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Consumer Confidence and Household Saving Behaviors: A Cross-Country Empirical Analysis
Willem Vanlaer ORCID: orcid.org/0000-0001-5412-41891,
Samantha Bielen1 &
Wim Marneffe1
Social Indicators Research volume 147, pages677–721(2020)Cite this article
The global financial crisis wreaked havoc on the European economy and dented consumer confidence. This paper exploits a panel dataset of 18 EU countries over the period 2001–2014 to examine whether this decrease in consumer confidence affected household saving behaviors and if so, which specific sub-indicators of consumer sentiment played the most significant role. To tackle the issue of potential endogeneity between household saving rates and consumer confidence, we use an instrumental variable approach. Our results suggest that confidence in household financial situations has a substantially larger effect on household saving than confidence in the general economic situation. Moreover, we find that the impact of consumer confidence on household saving has increased after the crisis, potentially due to a threshold effect.
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Source: European Commission (2017)
For example, the European Central Bank (ECB) missed its policy target, a headline rate of inflation at close to but below two percent—for over 5 years (ECB European Central Bank 2011).
Peter Praet, chief economist and member of the Executive Board of the ECB, said as much in a recent interview with La Repubblica: "Yes, all central banks can do it. You can issue currency and you distribute it to people. That's helicopter money. Helicopter money is giving to the people part of the net present value of your future seigniorage, the profit you make on the future banknotes." (Praet 2016)
Only Malta reduced its ratio of public debt-to-GDP, from 62.3% in 2007 to 60.3% in 2015.
The presence of hysteresis was originally discussed in the context of labor markets (Blanchard and Summers 1986).
For a detailed explanation on how this indicator is calculated, see https://ec.europa.eu/info/files/user-guide-joint-harmonised-eu-programme-business-and-consumer-surveys_en.
The results of the survey used to construct the indicators have been discussed to explain evolutions in households' spending decisions (e.g., ECB 2011), but these confidence indicators have not yet been introduced in a cross-country analysis of household saving behaviors.
However, there might also be a substitution effect. Falling interest rates decrease the reward for saving, making it more attractive to spend.
This argument was first advanced by Keynes (1936), who argued that economic fluctuations are largely driven by "animal spirits." In other words, low confidence makes consumers spend less and save more, and makes firms reluctant to invest and hire. The resulting decline in incomes further undermines consumer and producer confidence.
In addition to being proxies for uncertainty, consumer confidence indicators could also reflect expected income growth (Dominitz and Manski 2004), unemployment, inflation (Barsky and Sims 2012) and non-economic factors (e.g. political tension or war) that influence households' willingness to save (Acemoglu and Scott 1994).
As expansionary fiscal policy improves consumer and business confidence (e.g., Konstantinou and Tagkalakis 2011), an example of such an EU-wide policy would be a concerted fiscal stimulus in response to an economic downturn, similar to what was presented at the 2009 G20 summit, in which global leaders agreed to inject $1.1 trillion into the world economy.
Due to data limitations, an analysis of all EU countries was not feasible. The countries retained in our analysis are: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, and the United Kingdom.
These five candidate countries are Albania, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Turkey, and Serbia.
The specific data source for each variable is mentioned in footnotes when discussing the variable.
Measured as savings without deducting consumption of fixed capital.
Data from AMECO.
Households dissave when spending exceeds income.
For further methodological guidance, see DG ECFIN (2016).
Data from Eurostat.
In a standard Keynesian framework, consumption and saving mainly depend on current income. However, Ando and Modigliani (1963), and Friedman (1957) argue that consumption and saving decisions are not only driven by current income, but also by the income individuals expect to receive in the future.
Both data from AMECO.
Data from the World Bank.
This mechanism is not confined to postponing purchasing durable consumer goods. When households have low confidence in the evolution of their personal financial situation, they will be less inclined to spend a significant amount of their disposable income on vacations, as this is considered a luxury expense that can easily be forgone for a while.
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Willem Vanlaer, Samantha Bielen & Wim Marneffe
Willem Vanlaer
Samantha Bielen
Wim Marneffe
Correspondence to Willem Vanlaer.
Appendix: Joint Harmonised EU Consumer Survey Questions Concerning Consumer Confidence
Q1 How has the financial situation of your household changed over the last 12 months? It has…
+ + got a lot better
+ got a little better
= stayed the same
− got a little worse
− − got a lot worse
N don't know.
Q2 How do you expect the financial position of your household to change over the next 12 months? It will…
+ + get a lot better
+ get a little better
= stay the same
− get a little worse
− − get a lot worse
Q3 How do you think the general economic situation in your country has changed over the past 12 months? It has…
Q4 How do you expect the general economic situation in this country to develop over the next 12 months? It will…
Q5 How do you think that consumer prices have developed over the last 12 months?
They have…
+ + risen a lot
+ risen moderately
= risen slightly
− stayed about the same
-- fallen
N don't know
Q6 By comparison with the past 12 months, how do you expect that consumer prices will develop in the next 12 months? They will…
+ + increase more rapidly
+ increase at the same rate
= increase at a slower rate
− stay about the same
− − fall
Q7 How do you expect the number of people unemployed in this country to change over the next 12 months? The number will…
+ + increase sharply
+ increase slightly
= remain the same
− fall slightly
− − fall sharply
Q8 In view of the general economic situation, do you think that now is the right moment for people to make major purchases such as furniture, electrical/electronic devices, etc.?
++ yes, it is the right moment now
= it is neither the right moment nor the wrong moment
− no, it is not the right moment now
Q9 Compared to the past 12 months, do you expect to spend more or less money on major purchases (furniture, electrical/electronic devices, etc.) over the next 12 months? I will spend
++ much more
+ a little more
= about the same
− a little less
− − much less
Q10 In view of the general economic situation, do you think that now is…?
++ a very good moment to save
+ a fairly good moment to save
− not a good moment to save
− − a very bad moment to save
Q11 Over the next 12 months, how likely is it that you save any money?
+ + very likely
+ fairly likely
− not likely
− − not at all likely
Q12 Which of these statements best describes the current financial situation of your household?
+ + we are saving a lot
+ we are saving a little
= we are just managing to make ends meet on our income
− we are having to draw on our savings
− − we are running into debt
COF = (Q2 + Q4 + Q7 + Q11)/4
See Fig. 2 and Tables 11, 12, 13.
Evolution of the household saving rate, 2001–2014.
Table 11 Correlation matrix of confidence indicators
Table 12 First-stage results
Vanlaer, W., Bielen, S. & Marneffe, W. Consumer Confidence and Household Saving Behaviors: A Cross-Country Empirical Analysis. Soc Indic Res 147, 677–721 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11205-019-02170-4
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The Utility Line Technician program prepares students to enter an apprenticeship with an electric utility company or electrical contractor.
Students begin the first day of class without having the advantage of knowing any of their classmates. Almost immediately, friendships begin to develop and relationships continue to grow throughout the year.
Salary - The median hourly income for line technicians in 2015 was $31.95.
Jobs: Check out our Facebook page for job opportunities in this field.
Both program options cover identical coursework and lead to an associate of Applied Science degree.
Please see program catalog page for more information.
Tuition and fees - Successful graduates must complete 100-101.5 credit hours of study.
Tools and safety equipment - Students are required to purchase tools and safety equipment at a cost of approximately $1,600.
Students are admitted based on an application process that rewards incoming students on their preparation to enter the program. Completing the required General Education classes, Grade Point Average, prior degrees earned and holding a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) are criteria used to determine who will enter the program. A complete explanation of the admission process can be found in the Admission Policy.
Request for Information Form - Fill out this form and you will be sent an information packet.
Admission Policy - This policy details the requirements you need to fulfill for completion of the application process.
Application Form - This form must be filled out and returned by the due date or you will not be considered as a candidate for the program.
Application Form (Online) - The application process can be completed online by filling out this form.
Applications must be received by the due dates to be considered for entry into the program.
Fall Application deadline is June 1, 2018 for classes beginning Sept. 2018.
Spring application deadline is Jan. 1, 2019 for classes beginning March 2019.


Today we had a group of students from Ole Miss volunteering at our St. Ann Street properties. The Stamps Scholars were led by Mandeville native Kathryn James, who's hosting them for the weekend. The weather was still on the chilly side, but they got things warmed up quickly on site!
Update, 3/5/2015: The Stamps Foundation web site published thoughts from some of the participants.
Traelle shows how it's done.
Looking for the good stuff.


Imagine predicting exactly where a spectator will choose to have voodoo pins stuck on a toy figure.
That's EXACTLY what you'll be able to do! Show an envelope containing a prediction. Then have a spectator select a number of places where they want the pins to be placed. After inserting the pins, the envelope is opened.
The prediction shows a figure with markings on those exact same places!!
- minimal set-up time For ages 10 and above Even great for beginners!


Oakdale Site Facilitator Audrey Chia gives us a glimpse of humbling experiences that have changed her perceptions of urban youth.
Whenever I meet someone new or catch up with a long-time acquaintance, I'm inevitably asked (as we all are): 'So what do you do for a living?' or, 'What are you up to now?' When I tell them about my role as a site facilitator for a non-profit in Toronto's inner city, they usually respond about how wonderful and rewarding my work must be for such a noble cause. Although this is very much true, often the everyday experiences of running program seem far from gratifying—any child or youth educator would tell you that. A lot of my daily experiences involve waiting for students to settle down, dealing with arguments and fights, constantly supplying pencils and erasers, cleaning up messes, talking with parents and teachers and of course, trying to get students to actually do their work.
Hold on here—this article isn't meant to be a rant. As I mark my sixth year at Oakdale Park Middle School, I can't help but reminisce at my past five years, and how—by a special turn of events—I even came to lead this program. I've distilled my thoughts into these five lessons.
When I was first given the opportunity to work with inner-city youth, I really didn't know what I was getting myself into. Growing up, I don't recall having a long or meaningful conversation with a racialized or marginalized person. I didn't have substantial volunteering experience and didn't quite know how I felt about interacting with pre-teens, let alone working with 'at-risk youth.' I did, though, watch movies like "Freedom Writers," which gave me the space to dream of changing lives in an impactful and dramatic way just like Hillary Swank's character, inner-city teacher Ms Erin Gruwell. Boy, was I ever in for a rude shock.
The girls were loud, rowdy and downright inappropriate most of the time. They had names I was too afraid to say lest I mispronounce their name. I shied away from the boys, and my obvious lack of basketball skills didn't make things easier. I didn't know what they were talking about more than half the time. In short, I had absolutely zero impact on them. Our worlds seemed to be too different. Any aspiration I had to influence their lives dwindled as time went by and was replaced by frustration at my lack of courage and their wild behaviour. What I came to eventually understand was that my fears and judgments about them ultimately hindered me from being an effective role model.
Looking back, I shouldn't have tried to be a hero, but a learner. Relationship-building is a two-way street, not a top-down process. Now when I want my students to learn something from me, I first model it by constantly learning more about them. Slowly but surely, we start to understand a little bit from each other's worlds, and that's when truly exciting change begins to happen.
Some of my students are raised by single parents, step-parents, or grandparents who either live off welfare cheques or struggle to make ends' meet to avoid government assistance. About half of them live in Toronto community housing. All of their parents are immigrants who came to Canada in search of a better life, wanting their children to pursue an education higher than their own. And many of my students are still a year or two behind the academic level they should be.
So when the odds of succeeding are stacked up against them, one may ask, what's the silver lining here? Well for one, I get to witness first-hand when students flourish and excel academically and socially. I get to be an added voice during child-parental conflicts or student-teacher strife. I get to celebrate little victories and grieve hardships and setbacks all the time.
Standing alongside one of Toronto's most under-served communities has been a privilege for me because it has given me a real opportunity to see how the bottom majority in our city lives. Their unique personalities, stories and genuine struggles have helped shape and confirm my values and have made me think differently about personal disappointments and challenges. I am more thankful for the upbringing I had, and feel more responsible to bridge the growing gap in our city between the haves and have-nots.
It's hard for millennials like me to stick to things. We live in a world obsessed with finding the next best thing. It seems like we switch jobs, university programs and relationships as often as we update our social media status. When it comes to improving neighbourhoods, sustainable community development requires—actually, demands—people who will be in it for the long haul. John Perkins, community activist and author of "Restoring At-Risk Communities" suggests that a person should stay in a community for twenty years in order to be effective.
I wouldn't even consider myself a long-timer, yet there have been times when I've wanted to throw in the towel. Sometimes it was because I wasn't seeing the results that I wanted to, other times I felt like I should be doing something else with my life. Yet as I mull over my disappointments and setbacks, it would always become clear to me that I shouldn't quit.
Most recently, I've started to see the fruits of my labour through different relationships that have built over time—with students, their siblings, parents, school staff. If I had left, I wouldn't be able to reap the benefits I'm experiencing now. Some days are still better than others, but I've also learned that simply showing up and being present in their lives is more than half the battle.
The well-loved professor and author Howard Hendricks said, "teaching that impacts is not head to head, but heart to heart." This is similar to the well-known adage among educators: "students don't care what you know until they know that you care." I have found these words to be so true and powerful, yet difficult to embody.
I take a lot of things seriously. I'm one of those people who thrives on order, structure, organization and competency. As such, it can be very difficult for me to let my guard down. It must be God's sense of humour to place me with some of the funniest characters. Although it has taken me at least three years to finally start joking around with my students, ever since then I've probably developed the most genuine relationships because they see me as a real person, not a robot or an authoritarian. In fact, some of them make fun of me quite a bit and that's a good thing.
My kids didn't need a picture-perfect program leader who is always orderly and under control (not that I ever attained that anyways), but a leader who isn't afraid to let go of control sometimes and recognize that my embarrassing moments might be something that they will remember the most.
I know, very helpful, right?
I started to see their problems, and silent successes, in a different light. It became more apparent to me that although I wanted a bright future for all of them, I was only looking at that particular future from one lens. As I dug a little deeper, I discovered that my core desire for them was that they know how special and valued they truly are. Nothing is more important than this. Knowing their intrinsic worth as human beings, and the dignity in others, will carry them through any of life's challenge, regardless of what career path or job they hold.


The Chapiteau lamp collection is the result of a lasting successful collaboration between Russian designer Ekaterina Elizarova and ceramic brand Bosa. Inspired by romantic images of traveling circus and air acrobats, the clean shape and luxury finishing allows the lamps to be used in different style interiors. With showy stripes and reverse colours, the Chapiteau lamps can be fixed in opposite directions, using one, two or several lamps in more than 20 finishes to create an impressive visual effect.


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Moreland's shots lift Rangers to a win over Royals
Mitch Moreland had himself a night.
The first baseman drilled a solo home run with two outs in the bottom of the ninth to give the Texas Rangers a 3–2 walk off win over the Kansas City Royals on July 30.
"We know that Mitch is obviously capable of these types of runs, and boy it has been needed, and he has responded," manager Jeff Banister said. "With the power, with the at-bats, the pull power and then also the opposite-field power."
Kansas City 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0 4
Texas 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 8 0 5
Attendance: 47125
Top 1 1 0 Hosmer grounded out to second, Escobar scored, Cain to second.
Bottom 3 1 1 Wilson singled to left center, Andrus scored.
Bottom 9 1 2 Moreland homered to right (434 feet).
Alcides Escobar, SS 4 1 1 0 0 0
Cheslor Cuthbert, 3B 3 2 0 0 0 1
Lorenzo Cain, RF 4 0 0 0 0 0
Eric Hosmer, 1B 3 0 0 1 2 1
Kendrys Morales, DH 4 0 0 0 1 0
Salvador Pérez, C 3 0 0 0 1 0
Alex Gordon, LF 2 0 0 0 2 1
Paulo Orlando, CF 3 0 0 0 0 0
Raul Mondesi, 2B 3 2 0 0 0 0
Ian Kennedy 7 1 1 6 6 0 108
Joakim Soria 1 0 0 1 1 0 18
Brooks Pounders, L (0-1) 0.2 1 1 1 0 0 6
Jurickson Profar, LF 4 1 0 0 0 0
Nomar Mazara, RF 4 1 0 0 1 0
Ian Desmond, CF 4 0 0 0 2 0
Adrián Beltré, 3B 4 0 0 0 0 0
Rougned Odor, 2B 4 0 0 0 0 0
Mitch Moreland, 1B 4 2 1 1 1 0
Elvis Andrus, SS 3 2 1 0 0 0
Joey Gallo, DH 3 0 0 0 3 0
Bobby Wilson, C 2 2 0 1 0 0
Delino DeShields, PR 0 0 0 0 0 0
Robinson Chirinos, C 0 0 0 0 0 0
Martin Perez 7 1 1 4 5 3 107
Matt Bush, W (2-0) 2 0 0 1 1 0 26


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Mar. 15, 2005 Charles H. Leonard, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Tracy E. Ohmart, Controller, and Allen C. Capps, Senior Manager Technical Accounting & Compliance, Texas Eastern Products Pipeline Company
Mar. 14, 2005 Frederick G. Beisser, CPA, Senior Vice President - Finance, PlanGraphics, Inc., Parker, Colorado
Mar. 14, 2005 Randy Ouchi, Senior Vice President, Internal Auditor Wilshire State Bank
Mar. 12, 2005 Compton Center for Procurement & Development, Research Consultants
Mar. 11, 2005 Dennis M. Stevens, Director, Internal Audit, Alamo Group
Mar. 08, 2005 Sally Scutt, Managing Director, International Banking Federation
Mar. 06, 2005 Ron Kral, CPA, Partner of Candela Solutions, LLC, Madison, Wisconsin
Mar. 06, 2005 Anonymous CPA, CPA and Consultant, Santa Clara, California
Mar. 05, 2005 John A. Yerrick
Mar. 04, 2005 Paula Jourde, Dallas, Texas
Mar. 03, 2005 Michael J. Robertson, CPA, Columbus, Ohio
Mar. 02, 2005 Bob Ross
Mar. 01, 2005 Leon Moore, Chairman, President CEO, Cardinal Bankshares Corporation , Floyd, Virginia
Mar. 01, 2005 Robert W. Brown, President CEO, MACC-TRAC Mortgage Quality Assurance, Centennial, Colorado
Mar. 01, 2005 Darrell W. Simino, Corporate Director, Internal Audit & Controls
Mar. 01, 2005 Laurie Fiori Hacking, Executive Director, Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
Feb. 28, 2005 Eric G. Johnson
Feb. 28, 2005 William J. Keller, Jr. and Robert Luzzatto, Omega Survey Group
Feb. 27, 2005 Dennis Burnette, President, Cherokee Banking Company (CHKJ, Bulletin Board) Canton, GA
Feb. 26, 2005 Michael D. Hoyt, MBA Student/Webster University, Mission Viejo, California
Feb. 25, 2005 Johnathan L. Kempner, President and Chief Executive Officer, Mortgage Bankers Association
Feb. 25, 2005 David McDermott, CRM, President, Association for Information Management Professionals
Feb. 25, 2005 Leigh Anne Dear, Houston, Texas
Feb. 25, 2005 Stuart J. Gold, Engineer, Ambler, Pennsylvania
Feb. 25, 2005 Blake Barney, Internal Audit Manager, Natures Sunshine Products
Feb. 24, 2005 James Steffes, CPA, Manager of Compliance Alkermes Corporation, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Feb. 23, 2005 Kit Whye Chan, FCPA Australia, Singapore
Feb. 23, 2005 Julio Rodriguez, Atlanta, GA
Feb. 23, 2005 Michael McConnell, CPA
Feb. 23, 2005 Michael Cathcart, CPA, Houston, Texas
Feb. 23, 2005 Robert W. Rouse, Ph.D., Professor of Accounting, College of Charleston, charleston, South Carolina
Feb. 23, 2005 John A. Yerrick, Retired CPA, Bethesda, Maryland
Feb. 22, 2005 Paul S. Changfoot, Chartered Accountant Canada and South Africa, Vancouver, British Columbia
Feb. 08, 2005 Leon J. Level, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, CSC
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During the Civil War, the powerful landowner Carson had a beautiful daughter with an innocent heart. As Faye enjoys an intense sexual relationship with her friend John and her servant girl Sophia, the end of her innocent days draws near. The mysterious Lord Mark has set his eyes on her and will stop at nothing to get her.


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Students graduating from the Integrative Therapeutic Practices Program at MSU Denver will be well-prepared to enter a number of healthcare fields. Many ITP majors minor in Pre-Health Care. This minor captures prerequisites needed to apply to medical, nursing, physician assistant and physical therapy programs.
You can apply to medical schools all over the United States as well as other parts of the world. Medical doctors complete four years of graduate school, a residency (which varies in length depending upon the specialty) and a series of medical board examinations.
Information on the University of Colorado's School of Medicine
Information about admissions to the School of Medicine
Nurses are in high demand today. Opportunities are numerous. Depending upon the educational degree obtained, nurses perform their duties with varying degrees of supervision from physicians. Some, such as nurse practitioners, work autonomously to diagnose and treat illnesses. Otherwise, nurses promote the health of individuals, families and communities and participate hugely in patient care. They may work in hospitals, home care, community agencies, schools, within the legal system and more. They can specialize in obstetrics (with some working as nurse midwifes), gynecology, pediatrics, surgery, anesthesia, emergency medicine and more. Nurses must graduate from an accredited program, pass an exam and become licensed by, or registered with, the state in which they practice.
For more information about this dynamic profession, go to the American Nurses Association and the American Holistic Nursing Association.
Students interested in becoming nurses may want to check out the following three programs in the Denver metropolitan area:
Department of Nursing, MSU Denver offers two options: 1) a nursing completion program that awards a Bachelor of Science in Nursing to students who have earned an associate's degree in nursing or are already registered nurses and 2) an accelerated nursing program for those with non-nursing bachelor's degrees.
University of Colorado, College of Nursing offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs in nursing.
Regis University, Loretto Heights School of Nursing offers two degree programs: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and the Master of Science (MS) in Nursing.
Physician assistants (P.A.s) work in hospitals and practice alongside medical doctors to provide a range of services. They take patients' histories, do physical examinations, order and review diagnostic studies, implement treatment plans and so on. They may specialize in areas of medicine like internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, dermatology, etc.
PAs graduate from programs accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission for Education for the Physician Assistant, are certified by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants and are licensed with, or registered by, the state in which they practice. For more information, go to the American Academy of Physician Assistants. Visit the link to see the AAPA list of accredited schools.
University of Colorado, School of Medicine, Physician Assistant Program
Information about applying to this program
Physician Assistant Program, Red Rocks Community College
Students applying to this two-year program must already have a bachelor's degree, specific prerequisite classes and 2000 hours of paid healthcare experience.
Physical therapists examine, evaluate and treat patients with musculoskeletal problems of various causes including trauma/injury, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, strokes, degenerative arthritis and more.
For more information, contact the American Physical Therapy Association
University of Colorado, School of Medicine, Physical Therapy Program offers a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Regis University offers a DPT
Osteopathy offers similar privileges to these conventional medical degrees.
Integrative Health Care Program
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Integrative Health Care Minor
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At St. Columba's Catholic Primary School, the approaches to learning and teaching are based on the premise that all students are capable of learning, that learning should take place in inclusive classrooms where teaching strategies are employed allowing students to be effective learners, to empower students to value their own learning and to pursue personal excellence. Assessment is an integral part of the learning cycle.
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Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is utilised at St. Columba's for learning, teaching and administration. The availability of such resources provides the opportunity for schools to help students develop their full potential. ICT provides significant educational value but can pose risks regarding safety, personal reputation and corporate reputation.
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Pastoral Care means enhancing the dignity of each person within a Catholic faith community. The school vision statement should reflect the Pastoral Care Policy of the school.
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Where school camps and excursions are conducted, they shall be undertaken as an integral part of the educational program of the school and shall reflect Catholic principles and values.
"School Camps and Excursions" are defined as activities conducted generally away from the school campus for educational and/or religious purposes. In special circumstances, a camp or excursion could take place on school grounds.
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Anaphylaxis is potentially life threatening and always requires an emergency response. The school takes a proactive approach to dealing with this problem. In order to do this it is essential that we have knowledge of all students in the school who are at risk of anaphylaxis together with the health care procedures in place to deal with an anaphylactic reaction.
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St. Columba's Catholic Primary School recognises the importance of staff, students and parents engaging, collaborating, learning and sharing through social media applications. These applications include, but are not limited to, Facebook, Twitter, Blogs, and other online tools through which people connect and share information.
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As we approach the warm summer months, many people have a natural tendency to pitch their shoes in favor of sandals and flip-flops. Although sandals and flip-flops have been around for centuries, their popularity has grown and become a part of the mainstream. The cheap rubber thongs of the sixties that were once used during backyard car washes and beach outings have become a summer craze. They have transcended from the drugstore specials and are sold everywhere. Today, flip-flops are fashionable and used for everyday wear. It is not uncommon to see runway models and movie stars wearing designer flip-flops or professional athletes promoting them in television commercials and magazine ads. People of all ages are using them for almost any occasion. It seems like everyone has a couple of pairs on hand to wear for different occasions. Despite their popularity, flip-flops are not a safe bet for anyone, at any age, especially seniors.
Probably the biggest cause for foot and ankle pain is due to improper footwear. Typically, there is a significant rise in plantar fasciitis problems during the early summer months as seniors transition from supportive winter-type shoes to flip-flops. Plantar fasci- itis is an inflammation of the thick tissue that connects the heel to the toes creating the arch of the foot. The lack of support causes abnormal stretch to the arch, which leads to heal pain. We also see a considerable amount of tendonitis in other areas of the foot and ankle as well as arthritic pain in the middle of the foot caused by non-supportive shoes.
Flip-flops are not good for walking because they do not provide an adequate cushion for the heel, proper shock absorption, or arch support. Also, flip-flops alter gait (walking) patterns resulting in structural problems and pain that migrates from the feet upward to the hips and back. As we age, our ability to accommodate uneven ground declines and so does our basic stability. Flip-flops are highly unstable and non-supportive and may lead to much more serious problems, especially if the tip of the flip-flop on the nonsupporting swing leg catches the ground. This often results in a blunt trauma to a toe, a torn nail bed, or toe fracture. It can even lead to a devastating fall resulting in a sprain, fracture, or trauma. In some cases this can be life threatening.
Overall, flip-flops are not a safe bet for seniors; however, if they are to be worn, consider selecting higher quality flip-flops that provide better support, comfort, function, and quality. Crocs, Cudas, Deep See, and PecheBlu are considered to be best of class.
Sandals are a better choice than flip-flops for seniors because they offer more support and protection. The best designs have soles that extend beyond the toes to protect the toe box and a strap across the back of the heel. I recommend sandals manufactured by Merrell and Keen. The American Podiatric Medical Association website also lists sandals produced by Dansko, Rockport, Chaco, and Wolky.


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The all new 2016 Audi Q7 will show up at Indian showrooms on December 10
November 28, 2015 | Gaurav Masurekar
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Following the Malaysian launch, the 2016 Audi Q7 is set to hit the Indian markets in December 2015, on the 10th to be precise. The 2016 Audi Q7 was spied recently in India ahead of its launch.
Built on a modified version of Audi's MLB platform, the 2016 Audi Q7 is armed with all-new, yet evolutionary looks and a range of new and improved power-plants. It has undergone major weight loss of as much as 325 kgs and will stand leaner than its outgoing version. The new Q7 is 5,050mm long, 1,970 mm wide and has a wheelbase of 2,990mm. Compared to its predecessor, the car is 37 mm shorter, 15 mm less wide and has a 12mm shorter wheelbase.
In India, the 2016 Q7 will be powered by a 3.0 TDI engine that generates a maximum power of 270 bhp and a peak torque of 590 Nm. The power will be pushed to all four wheels via the Quattro system and a 8-speed tiptronic transmission. 0 to 100 kmph comes up in just 6.3 seconds, 1.6 seconds faster than the previous model, while top speed is an electronically limited 250 kmph. A more powerful SQ7 version is also expected to join it next year.
The completely new front fascia constitutes primarily of what Audi likes to describe as a '3D-effect Singleframe' grille, which hosts seven slats, the four rings and the front registration plate – like on the new face-lifted Q3. While matrix LED headlights will be optional fare, the new Q7 will come with all LED headlamps as standard. The sides are understated, yet held together by taut lines and surfaces, while the same can be said about the rear end, which features a slick set of LED tail lamps.
Inside, the new Q7's completely overhauled interior has three rows of seats, like before. The second and third second row can be folded down and tipped up. With all seven seats occupied, the Q7 has a boot capacity of 295 liters, while in five-seater configuration, there's a commendable 890 liters of space, while with just two-seats, there's a cavernous 2,075 liters at one's disposal.
Initially, Audi will not be assembling the new luxury 7-seater in India. This means that the premium SUV from the premium brand will possibly carry a premium price tag(Rs 80 lakh-Rs 90 lakh-ex showroom Delhi). The initial batch of cars will be put together at Audi's Slovakia plant and then be shipped as CBUs to India. However, it's only a matter of time before the German carmaker begins local assembly of the new Q7 at its Aurangabad plant. The 2016 Audi Q7 will compete against the BMW X5 and Mercedes GL in the Indian market.


The FPA has had a strong start to its national roadshow, with registrations well ahead of last year.
In a statement, the FPA said more than 2,100 planners have registered for the roadshow, which kicked off in late April and finishes in July.
The roadshows began in Frankston, Victoria, and have since made their way through regional Victoria, NSW and Northern Queensland, the statement said.
The roadshow will also visit planners in the nation's capital cities.
FPA chief executive Dante De Gori said the 2016 federal budget is a major topic of discussion, particularly in regards to superannuation reforms.
"This year's roadshows are playing a vital role in providing planners with the information and guidance they need to adequately support their clients in adapting to forthcoming reforms to superannuation," Mr De Gori said.
"Many Australians will need to review their goals and objectives when it comes to super, and we are here to help planners provide the best possible advice when it comes to making those changes."
Mr De Gori said legislative changes to educational and professional standards have also been a major talking point.
"Our members have responded positively to the more flexible timelines afforded to existing advisers to meet new standards and the decision that they can continue practising without a bachelor's degree," he said.
"They now eagerly await details to be developed by the education body and the FPA will support them throughout this process."


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Insulin detemir je dugotrajni analog ljudskog insulina koji se koristi za održavanje bazalnih nivoa insulina kod osoba obolelih od dijabetesa. On se proizvodi koristeći rekombinantnu DNK tehnologiju u ćelijama kvasca. Ovaj insulinski analog ima 14--{C}- masnu kiselinu, miristinsku kiselinu, vezanu za lizin u poziciji B29. Miristoilni bočni lanac povećava samoasocijaciju i albuminsko vezivanje. To zajedno sa sporom sistemskom absorpcijom sa mesta injekcije produžava distribuciju hormona u tkivo i daje mu dugo vreme dejstva. Novo Nordisk prodaje insulin detemir pod imenom Levemir.

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Cowboy and Dougy Fresh spent a wonderful afternoon in Traverse City, Michigan with their new comrades at The Workshop Brewery. Founder Pete Kirkwood and his Minister of Propaganda, Jessica Rohloff sat and drank with the Pigs and talked shop, beer shop 101.
FOH Manager and bartender Greg Manley kept the afternoon powered and the table full of fresh brews as Pete gives some of finer details of their many beautifully delectable suds.
Love and suds continuously flow through marvelous establishment from the moment you walk through the front door. You can feel the passion for the mission from the founder, the workers, as well as the patrons, and you can taste the passion in every beer.
A must stop whenever you're in the Cherry Capital. Take time to stop and smell the yeast.
Have a few brews and then wander back through the hall to the adjoining Mammoth Distilling for some incredible Michigan craft spirits (don't forget to try the Rye!). And a big thanks to Stuart Hickman for setting us up and introducing us to Mammoth. We will be back!
Special thanks to Cyrus Youngman and the Kingfishers for the use of their tune Life Won't Wait to end tonight's episode.


Back to normal. Repair your shingles and stop water damage.
Keeping your roof in its best condition is the best way to preserve your home's integrity. There is always the threat of weather damage on your roof, left alone, this can potentially bring on the need for full replacement.
Our experienced roofing contractors at ECC Roofing & Siding are here to help you with your roof repair needs. If you find that you have a minor roof leak, major storm damage, or regular wear and tear, we have the best quality materials and skilled craftsmanship needed to get your roof restored to working condition quickly and effectively before it becomes more costly.
If you think you require a roof repair in Vineland, Cherry Hill, Clementon, or the nearby areas, call us today or click below to get a free roof repair cost estimate!
Here is a before and after picture of a siding install that we completed in Sicklerville, NJ. We removed and replaced this siding with CertainTeed Dutch-Lap in the color of Snow. This home looks amazing!
The homeowner had called in because she needed a new roof. One of our Project Managers went out to check out her roof to see if it was damaged and found a lot of wind damage. The homeowner was able to open a claim with her insurance company to help cover the cost. She chose Owens Corning TruDefinition Duration shingles in the color Estate Gray. She was very happy with her new roof!
You would never know this home had hail damage thanks to the wonderful crew we have here at ECC. After the damage was assessed our crew completed a full roof replacement using the Owens Corning TruDefinition Duration Designer Shingles in the color Pacific Wave.
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maintaining your roof on a constant basis and making spot repairs will help ensure that the roof lasts its full life-span. When you monitor your roof's condition, you are preventing small issues, like a damaged shingle, from turning into a major problem, like a major leak. Contacting us for roof repairs will allow us to ensure that your roof is in the best working condition. Our team will check the flashing, skylights, and gutters to ensure that there aren't any problems.
Even if you have the best-maintained roof, you can still fall victim to damage from severe weather. Damage after a storm isn't always visible. Be smart, play it safe, and get your roof inspected. This will confirm that your roof is in working order and you don't need major repairs or full roof replacement.
As an expert roofing contractor, we will carefully inspect your roof to identify any roofing problems you have, then work with you to find the ideal solution for your home.
The condition of your roof is too important to risk. Our experienced team of roofers at ECC Roofing & Siding will handle all your roof repair and maintenance needs with fast, efficient service and the best-quality products and workmanship.
We offer free roof repair cost estimates so don't hesitate to call us for all your roofing needs in Clementon, Vineland, Cherry Hill, Rancocas, Sicklerville, Bridgeton, Hammonton, Monroe, Blackwood, Mount Holly, Mount Laurel, and throughout the surrounding areas.


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It does not take long to notice when Memphis running back Darrell Henderson is on the field.
Last Saturday against East Carolina, Henderson's first game back after suffering an undisclosed injury against Missouri, he took a screen pass 71 yards for a touchdown on the Tigers' second play. Two games before that, he broke off a 43-yard run against UCF on the second drive. Memphis' first snap against UConn was an 11-yard Henderson run. Against Tulane, the first offensive snap was a 47-yard Henderson touchdown run. Against Georgia State, he had a 29-yard run on the opening drive, and against South Alabama, he broke out with a 50-yard run on the second drive.
Henderson is putting up video game-like numbers. Through nine games, his 1,280 rushing yards rank second nationally, but his average of 9.48 yards per carry is the highest for a running back with at least 130 carries since at least 1956 and nearly 3.0 yards per carry higher than Wisconsin's...


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In order to use this translator, you must also install the Berkeley UPC Runtime on the target system(s).
Our UPC-to-C translator is based on the Open64 open source compiler. Unfortunately, due to C++ portability issues the translator does not build on as many systems as our runtime.
If you cannot build the translator on your target architecture, you still have the option of using your own translator: just build it on a different, supported machine, and then have your runtime access it via either HTTP or SSH. This is mainly useful if you have a private subnet that is not connected to the Internet. Instructions for setting up HTTP/SSH access are in the runtime's INSTALL.TXT file.
The system configurations that have been extensively tested for hosting the translator are:
Linux x86-64 (32- or 64-bit)
Linux PowerPC (32- or 64-bit)
Apple OSX Intel x86 (32- or 64-bit) [gcc only, not clang]
The following are less extensively tested and considered experimental:
Solaris 11 Intel (i86pc) (32- or 64-bit)
FreeBSD i386 (32-bit only)
FreeBSD amd64 (64-bit only)
OpenBSD i386 (32-bit only)
OpenBSD amd64 (64-bit only)
NetBSD i386 (32-bit only)
NetBSD amd64 (64-bit only)
Linux ARM (32-bit only)
Linux ARM64 (64-bit only)
The following are no longer supported, but were still working when we were last able to test them:
Linux IA64	(64-bit only)
Linux mips64el (SiCortex) (64-bit only)
Apple OSX PowerPC (32- or 64-bit)
Solaris 10 SPARC (32- or 64-bit)
Compaq/HP Tru64/Alpha (64-bit only)
IBM AIX PowerPC (32-bit only)
On all of these platforms, 'g++' version 3.4 or above was used. Success has been reported using older versions of g++, but this is not regularly tested. Most of our testing is done with g++ 4.x and 5.x.
You must have GNU 'make', 'perl' and 'csh' on your system.
Release notes and instructions on how to build the translator are contained in the README file in the top-level directory.
If you're simply curious in seeing how our source-to-source translation works, you can inspect the generated C code using the upcc -trans option, or try our Online UPC-to-C translation utility.
This page last modified on Monday, 29-Apr-2019 18:51:34 PDT


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Man charged with killing 2 people after bodies found in burning delivery truck
Updated: 2:35 PM EDT Mar 30, 2018
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Bangor police have made an arrest in connection with the killing of two people found dead in a burning delivery truck.John De St Croix, 25, of Bangor, is charged with two counts of murder, police said.The bodies Michael Bridges, 43, and Desiree York, 36, both of Bangor, were found in the delivery truck late Wednesday night after firefighters put out the flames.Police did not say how Bridges and York were killed.De St. Croix is being held at the Penobscot County Jail.
BANGOR, Maine —
Bangor police have made an arrest in connection with the killing of two people found dead in a burning delivery truck.
John De St Croix, 25, of Bangor, is charged with two counts of murder, police said.
The bodies Michael Bridges, 43, and Desiree York, 36, both of Bangor, were found in the delivery truck late Wednesday night after firefighters put out the flames.
Police did not say how Bridges and York were killed.
De St. Croix is being held at the Penobscot County Jail.
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