GDP and GDP per capita

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_GDP_(PPP)_per_capita
That's the number which is important for citizens!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_GDP_(nominal)
That's the number which is important for economic perspectives and consequences of recession.
The brits have the potential to overtake us!

The bitter truth about PISA (big buzz now) and GDP...

According to this author the link is far more potent than previously thought by Lynn. it's a link with log(GDP)!

can you believe it?

An easily remembered relationship is obtained by considering the effect of a 10 point increase in IQ:

http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160289605001078#

IQ is measured as follows

 PISA scores are in keeping with IQ distribution over the world

Transparence pour les autres, F Hollande décidément pas très clair.

«On a tout fait pour garder le secret à l'époque», a confié à Europe 1 l'un des proches du président pour qui «rendre publique une opération, et de la prostate qui plus est, aurait été suicidaire». «On aurait eu des articles sur sa fatigue, sa faiblesse, sa maladie. C'était fini», tranche ce fidèle du président. D'autant plus que François Hollande, en plein régime, avait déjà perdu dix kilos à ce moment-là et présentait un visage émacié.

http://www.lefigaro.fr/politique/2013/12/04/01002-20131204ARTFIG00261-hollande-opere-de-la-prostate-avant-d-etre-candidat-a-la-primaire-ps.php?m_i=9u_9FioYwjfHibQdRHaYtYQLUxVnb_BMLPp5wVU8PMr6MPODD


http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/04/france-president-prostate-idUSL5N0JJ20920131204

La plus fausse bonne solution: étatiser la sécu!

Ils veulent plus d'état id est un Service Public de Soins, SPS qu'ils baptiseront Service Public de Santé car cela fait mieux la maladie étant tabou dans la novlangue postmoderne. Cette agence ferait soi disant des économies...
On peut très légitimement en douter car les énarques n'ont fait montre jusqu'à présent que d eleur capacité à dépenser, faire fonctionner France Trésor avec des offres d'OAT et laisser filer les déficits.

http://www.lefigaro.fr/conjoncture/2013/12/03/20002-20131203ARTFIG00558-le-rapport-qui-veut-supprimer-l-assurance-maladie.php?m_i=jGkjTEffVTKbXurOWuX1CJFGVuLO3nLUKYuhYC3gZWh9E1vPK

Deflation

EURO ZONE: October producer prices were down 0.5% on the month and down 1.4% on the year against expectations of -0.2% and -1.0%, respectively.

Producer prices declined more than forecast in October, highlighting the deflationary risks facing the euro-zone economy. With consumer price inflation already barely positive, the absence of pipeline pricing pressure contained in this indicator gives the European Central Bank plenty of justification to add more liquidity. Whether its board members feel politically and technically able to ease policy when they meet on Thursday is another matter. (AM)

http://europe.wsj.com/home-page

Dommage que le rapport PISA ne sonde pas la satisfaction des profs!

Il parait que nous avons perdu des places au classement mondial...
C'est secondaire car les décisions des gouvernants depuis longtemps ne concernent que la satisfaction des profs.
Donc ça coute plus cher et les résultats des élèves régressent.
Rien de surprenant.
Le mammouth continue à grossir et à rugir car il ne mange pas assez.
Circulez les élèves vous troublez le repos de la bête.

Big Bang

http://www.fastcodesign.com/3022465/innovation-by-design/an-amazing-360-degree-simulation-of-the-big-bang?partner=newsletter

Pill and female sexual function

Original Research

Hormonal Contraception and Female Pain, Orgasm and Sexual Pleasure

1. Nicole K. Smith PhD, MPH^1,*, 
2. Kristen N. Jozkowski PhD², 
3. Stephanie A. Sanders PhD^3,4

Article first published online: 29 NOV 2013

DOI: 10.1111/jsm.12409

© 2013 International Society for Sexual Medicine

Issue

The Journal of Sexual Medicine

Early View (Online Version of Record published before inclusion in an issue)

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How to CiteAuthor InformationPublication History

Author Information

1. ¹
   Office of Population Research, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, USA
2. ²
   Department of Health, Human Performance & Recreation, College of Education and Health Professions, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, USA
3. ³
   The Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender, and Reproduction, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, USA
4. ⁴
   Department of Gender Studies, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, USA

^*Corresponding Author: Nicole K. Smith, PhD, MPH, 259 Wallace Hall, Office of Population Research, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08554, USA. Tel: 1-609-258-5402; Fax: 1-609-258-1039; E-mail: nksmith@princeton.edu

Keywords:

• Contraception;
• Female Sexual Pleasure;
• Orgasm;
• Vaginal Lubrication;
• Vaginal Pain;
• Sexual Function;
• Sexual Behavior

Abstract

Introduction

Almost half of all pregnancies in the United States are unintentional, unplanned, or mistimed. Most unplanned pregnancies result from inconsistent, incorrect, or nonuse of a contraceptive method. Diminished sexual function and pleasure may be a barrier to using hormonal contraception.

Aim

This study explores sexual function and behaviors of women in relation to the use of hormonal vs. nonhormonal methods of contraception.

Methods

Data were collected as part of an online health and sexuality study of women.

Main Outcome Measures

Main outcomes variables assess frequencies in two domains: (i) sexual function (proportion of sexual events with experiences of pain or discomfort, arousal, contentment and satisfaction, pleasure and enjoyment, lubrication difficulty, and orgasm) and (ii) sexual behavior (number of times engaged in sexual activity, proportion of sexual events initiated by the woman, and proportion of sexual events for which a lubricant was used). Sociodemographic variables and contraceptive use were used as sample descriptors and correlates. The recall period was the past 4 weeks.

Results

The sample included 1,101 women with approximately half (n = 535) using a hormonal contraceptive method exclusively or a combination of a hormonal and nonhormonal method, and about half (n = 566) using a nonhormonal method of contraception exclusively. Hierarchical regression analyses were conducted to examine the relation of hormonal contraceptive use to each of the dependent variables. Women using a hormonal contraceptive method experienced less frequent sexual activity, arousal, pleasure, and orgasm and more difficulty with lubrication even when controlling for sociodemographic variables.

Conclusions

This study adds to the literature on the potential negative sexual side effects experienced by many women using hormonal contraception. Prospective research with diverse women is needed to enhance the understanding of potential negative sexual side effects of hormonal contraceptives, their prevalence, and possible mechanisms. Clinical and counseling implications are discussed. Smith NK, Jozkowski KN, and Sanders SA. Hormonal contraception and female pain, orgasm and sexual pleasure. J Sex Med **;**:**–**.

Encore un mauvais indice pour Mr Montebourg

EUROPE: November Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ indexes from Markit.

–EURO ZONE: PMI 51.6, up from 51.3 in October (Forecast 51.6).
–FRANCE: 48.4, against a forecast of 47.8, but down from 49.1 in October.
–GERMANY: 52.7, against a forecast of 52.5 and up from 51.7 in October.
–IRELAND: 52.4, down from 54.9 in October.
–ITALY: 51.4, beating a forecast of 50.8 and up from 50.7 in October.
–SPAIN: 48.6, down from 50.9 in October.
–U.K. 58.4, beating a forecast 56 and 56.5 in October. 
–SWITZERLAND: 56.5, against a forecast 54.8 and up from 54.2 in October.
–NORWAY: 54.5, versus 53.7 in October.
–SWEDEN: 56.0, up from a forecast of 53.8 and from 52.0 in October.
–CZECH REPUBLIC: 55.4, against a forecast 55.0 and up from 54.5 in October.
–HUNGARY: 52.6, up from 51.1 in October.
–POLAND: 54.4, up from 53.4 in October.
–TURKEY: 55.0, up from 53.3 in October.

http://blogs.wsj.com/moneybeat/2013/12/02/macro-horizons-pmis-show-manufacturing-boost-around-world/?mod=WSJ_LatestHeadlines

I love Jeff Bezos! I would like to order stuff through Prime Air on Amazon!

http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/12/01/amazon-floats-the-notion-of-delivery-drones/?nl=todaysheadlines&emc=edit_th_20131202&_r=0