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Cluster formation in quantum critical systems

The presence of magnetic clusters has been verified in both antiferromagnetic and ferromagnetic quantum critical systems. We review some of the strongest evidence for strongly doped quantum critical systems (Ce(Ru$_{0.24}$Fe$_{0.76}$)$_2$Ge$_2$) and we discuss the implications for the response of the system when cluster formation is combined with finite size effects. In particular, we discuss the change of universality class that is observed close to the order-disorder transition. We detail the conditions under which clustering effects will play a significant role also in the response of stoichiometric systems and their experimental signature.Comment: 5 pages; 2 figures; Internation Conference on Strongly Correlated Electron System

Stability and Disorder: An Evolutionary Analysis of Russia's Virtual Economy

The hybrid system that the Russian transition has evolved into has been called the virtual economy. This paper analyzes the evolution of the virtual economy. We pay particular attention to the interaction of economic reform policies and the adaptive behavior of enterprise directors. We then analyze the implications of the virtual economy for Russia's stability and development, and place the evolution of the virtual economy into the larger international security context.

Russia's FLat-Tax: Myths and facts

Flat Tax, Russland, Russia

Beginning Teachers Induction Emphasizing Proactive Classroom Management Strategies

The purpose of this investigation is to investigate the effects of proactive classroom management techniques using an induction tool for new teachers. This study will also investigate new teacher retention by examining how this induction tool will increase beginning teachers’ level of efficacy. The positive classroom environment affirms the critical role of effective teacher behavior and its influence on student engagement, academic achievement, and overall success. It is important new teachers possess a viable skill set that will facilitate an effective classroom climate to be prepared to support children’s social development through the utilization of effective practices to prevent and respond to poor behavior. Research has indicated that new teachers enter the teaching field feeling ill-equipped in the area classroom management due to teacher preparation programs inability to sufficiently provide adequate knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in this area which impacts their teaching and the classroom environment. Furthermore, a good portion of this proficiency can only be acquired while on the job. Many new teachers experience a transitional shock, feeling isolated, frustrated, unsupported and overwhelmed, which results in their departure from the teaching profession. Although induction programs were formally created to address this deficiency, many states have yet to implement such programs and those which do exist, vary in their effectiveness of credible components. The outcome is a revolving door of new teachers, a constant influx or “greening” of the teaching forces, inconsistently staffed schools and a branding of the teaching field as “the profession that eats it’s young”(Carlson, 2012; Anhorn, 2008). Research indicates the need for a bridge, or the reinforcement there of, between pre-service teacher learning and actual teacher practice and implementation of strategies, particularly in classroom management which is often given as the reason for the exodus. High-quality induction programs that effectively address academic and behavioral components can help to provide the specialized support that new teachers need and transform the culture of schools into strong professional communities where educators want to stay and work—and be more successful in working with students

Poems

Poems include: The Open Gate and L\u27inlination by Claire Gadd

THE OBSERVATORY

Poem by Claire Gaddy

The Value of a Liberal Education

Non-fiction by Claire Gaddy

Don\u27t pooh-pooh our poo poo : penalty, subsidy, and refusal to fund in the aftermath of National Endowment for the Arts v. Finley

Legal scholars said the National Endowment for the Arts v. Finley decision would create a chilling effect in government subsidy programs, and it unlawfully expanded the government speech doctrine. By analyzing cases that subsequently use Finley for a substantive part of their rationale, this article argues the opposite: the courts have rejected the government\u27s attempts to interpret the decision as one that allows viewpoint discrimination and have not allowed the government to further a broad reading of the decision. The article also argues that, under the government speech doctrine, Finley provides the controlling precedent for truly hybrid speech cases where the government and private voices are equally responsible for the speech that occurs. These cases involve excellence criteria, in which private voices are selectively chosen by the government. In these cases, Finley should apply