Synchronization in Complex Networks: a Comment on two recent PRL papers

I show that the conclusions of [Hwang, Chavez, Amann, & Boccaletti, PRL 94, 138701 (2005); Chavez, Hwang, Amann, Hentschel, & Boccaletti, PRL 94, 218701 (2005)] are closely related to those of previous publications.Comment: 2 page

Television in Venezuela: Who Dominates the Media?

It is commonly reported in the international press, and widely believed, that the government of President Hugo Chavez controls the media in Venezuela.For example, writing about Venezuela's September elections for the National Assembly, the Washington Post's deputy editorial page editor and columnist, Jackson Diehl, referred to the Chavez "regime's domination of the media..."In an interview on CNN, Lucy Morillon of Reporters Without Borders stated, "President Chavez controls most of the TV stations." And on PBS in November 2010, former Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Roger Noriega stated that the Venezuelan media is "virtually under the control of Chavez." Such statements are made regularly in the major media and almost never challenged. However, it is clear from the data in this issue brief, based on household surveys over a 10-year period, that statements about the Venezuelan government "controlling" or "dominating" the media are not only exaggerated, but simply false

Cesar Chavez: Individual Action: Fluff and Fold

Cesar E. Chavez was one of the most significant and influential civil rights leaders of our time. Chavez devoted himself to social justice and improving the lives of the impoverished and op- pressed. His name, like the name of Martin Luther King, Jr, speaks of character and commitment. This project is in honor of the life and work of Cesar E. Chavez. The Cesar E. Chavez- Fluff and Fold project is a multifaceted service learning experience that will provide your grades 3-5 students with a vehicle that embodies Cesar Chavez\u27 values, addresses homelessness issues, and facilitates gaining life skills all while tying directly into the California State Curriculum Standards. Whether used to celebrate Cesar Chavez Day with your class or simply as a part of regular class studies, this project will help enhance and support the Academic Curriculum

The Chavez Administration at 10 Years: The Economy and Social Indicators

This paper looks at some of the most important economic and social indicators during the 10 years of the Chavez administration in Venezuela, as well as the current economic expansion. It also looks at the current situation and challenges

Poverty Rates In Venezuela: Getting the Numbers Right

This report examines data on poverty in Venezuela, and corrects misreporting which claimed that poverty increased during the seven years of the Chavez administration.

The Venezuelan Economy in the Chavez Years

This paper examines how Venezuela's economy has fared since President Hugo Chavez was elected in 1998. The paper looks at growth, employment, poverty, investment and other indicators, and considers the popular conception of whether the current economic expansion is an "oil boom headed for a bust.

Cesar Chavez: Service Fair of Values

Cesar E. Chavez was one of the most significant and influential civil rights leaders of our time. Chavez devoted himself to social justice and improving the lives of the impoverished and oppressed. His name, like the name of Martin Luther King, Jr., speaks of character and commitment. This project is in honor of the life and work of Cesar E. Chavez. The Cesar E. Chavez Service Fair of Values project is a multi-faceted experience that will provide your students with a vehicle for service learning that embodies Cesar Chavez\u27 values. Whether used to celebrate Cesar Chavez Day (March 31, 2003) with your class or simply as a part of regular class studies, this project guide will help enhance and support the Academic Curriculum. This experience will bring to life Cesar Chavez, his values and philosophy, and his efforts to reform conditions for migrant workers in California. Using service as the vehicle for learning, students will also gain a sense of civic responsibility and understand the importance of giving back to their communities. This project will focus on the intermediate and upper grade levels and may be modified and adopted at any grade level

7th Annual Cesar E. Chavez Walk

K-12 students throughout Los Angeles County learn about Cesar E. Chavez and the Farm Worker Movement through age appropriate in-class curricula, student activities, and video presentations. Students learn about the living and working conditions of migrant farm workers, the importance of agricultural, and current efforts to bring about changes in the lives of migrant farm workers. Students then plan school-based assemblies and events, including student-generated art, theater, spoken word, music etc. to educate the entire school about the contributions of Cesar E. Chavez and other important civil rights leaders and to get students involved in the 7th Annual Cesar E. Chavez Walk-a-Thon. Students involved in the Chavez Walk talk to teachers, students, and neighbors to solicit donations for their participation in the Walk. The culminating project is the Cesar E. Chavez Walk on April 2nd, a community-wide celebration held the weekend after Cesar Chavez Day to empower and inform community members about the importance of organizing and taking action in their communities. Together, Sí Se Puede

Cesar Chavez: Educating the Heart

Cesar Chavez was one of the most significant and influential civil rights leaders of our time. Chavez devoted himself to social justice and improving the lives of the impoverished and oppressed. His name, like the name of Martin Luther King, Jr., speaks of character and commitment. This project is in honor of the life and work of Cesar E. Chavez. The Cesar Chavez project is a multi-faceted service learning experience that will provide your 4lh graders with a unique, hands-on perspective of California History. Whether used to celebrate Cesar Chavez Day (March 31st) with your class or simply as a part of regular class studies, this project will help enhance and support the Academic Curriculum as outline on page 11. This experience will bring to life Cesar Chavez, his values and philosophy, and his efforts to reform conditions for migrant workers in California. Using service as the vehicle for learning, students will also gain a sense of civic responsibility and understand the importance of giving back to their communities