text: Resources for All Cancers American Cancer Society The American Cancer Society (ACS) is committed to fighting cancer through balanced programs of research, education, patient service, advocacy and rehabilitation. Through their comprehensive website, patients and their families can access detailed cancer information, the latest cancer news and statistics, programs to get involved, and links to local chapters for support and advocacy. 1-800-ACS-2345 (1-800-227-2345) www.cancer.org CancerCare Cancer Care is a national nonprofit organization that provides free, professional support services to anyone affected by cancer: people with cancer, caregivers, children, loved ones, and the bereaved. Cancer Care programs-including counseling and support groups, education, financial assistance and practical help-are provided by professional oncology social workers and are completely free of charge. www.cancercare.org Cancer Hope Network Cancer Hope Network is a non-profit organization that provides free and confidential one-on-one support to cancer patients and their families. 1-877-HOPE-NET (1-877-467-3638) www.cancerhopenetwork.org Cancer Information Service (CIS) CIS information specialists are trained to answer cancer related questions by telephone, instant messaging, and e-mail. In addition to answering questions about cancer and clinical trials, the NCI's CIS also operates the NCI's Smoking Quitline (1-877-44U-QUIT) which provides free cessation information and support to smokers who wish to quit. Services are provided in English and Spanish and are free of charge. 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237) TTY (for deaf and hard of hearing callers): 1-800-332-8615 www.cancer.gov/aboutnci/cis Cancer.Net Oncologist-approved cancer information from the American Society of Clinical Oncology. www.cancer.net Lance Armstrong Foundation www.livestrong.org Latino Health Access The mission of Latino Health Access is to assist in improving the quality of life and health of uninsured, under-served people through quality preventive services and educational programs, emphasizing responsibility and full participation in decisions affecting health. http://latinohealthaccess.net/ MaleCare MaleCare is made up of oncologists, psychologists and social workers who provide free programs to the public via the web. The information contained in this website is in-depth and detailed and covers a wide range of topics. The target population includes men with cancer and their loved ones. www.malecare.com Medline Plus (National Library of Medicine) Medline Plus is the National Institutes of Health's Web site for patients and their families and friends. Produced by the National Library of Medicine, it brings you information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in language you can understand. Medline Plus offers reliable, up-to-date health information, anytime, anywhere, for free. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ National Cancer Institute The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and is the federal government's principal agency for cancer research and training. The NCI coordinates the National Cancer Program, which conducts and supports research, training, health information dissemination and other programs related to prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Online assistance is available through Live Help link on the NCI's website www.cancer.gov National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship is the oldest survivor-led cancer advocacy organization in the country, advocating for quality cancer care for all Americans and empowering cancer survivors. NCCS believes in evidence-based advocacy for systemic changes at the federal level in how the nation researches, regulates, finances, and delivers quality cancer care. www.canceradvocacy.org National Comprehensive Cancer Network The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), an alliance of nineteen of the world's leading cancer centers, is the leader in the development of cancer clinical guidelines. The organization focuses on increased access to high quality cancer care, the improvement of clinical practice and patient outcomes through the collection and analysis of data, the provision of expert advice from the specialists at the member institutions, and the enhancement of the availability and viability of the clinical trials process. www.nccn.org OCAPICA The Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance (OCAPICA) is dedicated to building a healthier and stronger community be enhancing the well-being of Asians and Pacific Islanders through inclusive partnerships in the areas of service, education, advocacy, and research. www.ocapica.org Orange County Cancer Coalition The Orange County Cancer Coalition maintains an online resource directory that serves as a central repository of information on cancer related resources and services in Orange County. Coalition members work together to continually update and add to this resource directoy in an effort to increase access to care and resources for the community. www.myOC3.org Patient Advocate Foundation Provides mediation and arbitration services to patients to remove obstacles to healthcare including medical debt crisis, insurance access issues and employment issues. www.patientadvocate.org Public Law Center The Public Law Center (PLC), Orange County's pro bono law firm, is committed to providing access to justice for low income residents. As such, those receiving legal services from PLC must live in Orange County, CA and meet certain income eligibility requirements. Through volunteers and staff, PLC provides free civil legal services, including counseling, individual representation, community education, and strategic litigation and advocacy to challenge societal injustices. www.publiclawcenter.org Vietnamese American Cancer Foundation The Vietnamese American Cancer Foundation is dedicated to preventing cancer, improving quality of life, and saving lives through cancer education, research, advocacy and services in the Vietnamese community. www.vacf.org WINCART Weaving an Islander Network for Cancer Awareness, Research, and Training (WINCART) is a unique, collaborative, community participatory effort to reduce cancer health disparities among Pacific Islanders in Southern California. The WINCART network involves eight community-based agencies (Ainahau O Kaleponi Hawaiian Civic Association, Guam Communications Network, Orange County Asian Pacific Islander Community Alliance, Pacific Islander Health Partnership, Samoan National Nurses Association, Sons and Daughters of Guam Club, Tongan Community Service Center/Special Service for Groups, Inc., Union of Pan Asian Communities) along with researchers from five universities (California State University-Fullerton, University of Southern California, University of California-Irvine, University of California-Los Angeles, and University of California-Riverside). Together, we are working to promote community education, research and training for five of Southern California's Pacific Islander populations: Chamorros, Marshallese, Native Hawaiians, Samoans, and Tongans. http://wincart.fullerton.edu/


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Team members are Callie Poehlein, Hillary Hubert, Crystal Peter and Kaitlyn Poehlein.
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Before there was Guitar Hero, before there was Donkey Konga, before rhythm games were the next big thing... there was Samba de Amigo. The Dreamcast game featured motion-sensing maracas and a crazy monkey, and it became something of a cult hit; today the maracas and software packages sell for a decent penny on the secondary markets. Fret not, monkey fans, the game is coming to the Wii.
It's a natural fit. Since the Wii-mote is already there, the maracas can just be plastic shells, and this is the sort of family-friendly game that fits well on the Wii. There isn't much known about the Wii version of Samba de Amigo, except that SEGA confirmed the title's existence to 1up after a magazine scan hit the 'nets. Still, it's good to know the game is coming.


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FULL Why Do People Laugh at Creationists By: Thunderf00t
Quite by accident, I ran across a video that amused me at first, but upon thinking about it, realized the most recent discussions I have had with individuals, many of them stated the same things this very sophomoric lad stated. He not only believes what he says, but other "reasonable" people do as well.
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There's a great common sense (and rather humorous) takedown of creationism at "grumblesfromanoldgrouch.com".
Check out "The Theory of Evil-ution vs The Mythology of Creationism (pts 1&2)"
Dave, thanks for the referral to "grumblesfromanoldgrouch.com and "The Theory of Evil-ution vs ... Looking forward to read them.
Greg, Hi! The things I like about Thunderf00t is his odd way of seeing things and upon reflection, he makes valid points; other times he is not anywhere close. He is a good one to read and then put some good critical thinking to test his thinking processes. Sometimes he scores, others he flops. The way he strung together the "Why do people laugh at creationists" video quotes, revealing the utter absurdity of their statements, it is not hard to laugh.
Yeah, Venomfang x had to apologize on YouTube to Thunderf00t. He left then briefly came back. I think he is gone again.
Oh, is that who that kid was? I couldn't believe his Mamma didn't take his computer away from him. Hi! Susan. Great to hear from you.
Good to hear from you to Joan.
I just Googled the kid and I am amazed at what he has done and how long he has gotten away with his shenanigans.
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This has been a very interesting project. The other people mocked by Thunderf00t aren't any better. He can very quickly spot the distortions and lies but that doesn't seem to stop slanders against non-believers. That Kent Hovind guy, and Ken Ham and others of that ilk spread their poison and people believe them.
Good question. I'd say because they're so incredibly gullible and they do stupid things like playing with snakes and talking in tongues.
I get a kick out of the guy at the end. Boy does he have his act together. He's a great salesman.
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Carlton County mulls strategic planning, building needs
Carlton County Commissioner Gary Peterson continued to press the board for a strategic planning session using a trained facilitator from the Minnesota Association of Counties. Tentatively June 4 was chosen. The Carlton County Committee of the Whole meets at that date already. "It is important for us as board members and department heads to set down goals which we as a group can work towards," Peterson commented. The board concurred at its April 9 meeting.
"I had some mixed feelings about agreeing to architectural services for a plan to add on the Transportation Building as we approved at our last meeting," Peterson said. "I have heard rumors of possible building scenarios but have not been brought up to speed on these plans. I do know there was a space needs study done in 2007 but do not know if that still applies to these new plans."
County Coordinator Dennis Genereau reflected, "The 2007 study does a broader view rather than work in some of the building concerns and needs we have at this time. Security is a major concern in the current courthouse. Every nook and cranny is utilized for storage. Some routes taken to move stored items are not safe to use. County records need secure storage. The list of concerns is quite long."
"We have been working on building and program needs for the last two years," Commissioner Dick Brenner explained. "The Building Committee has had extensive discussions and input from all the staff. Nothing is set. We are waiting for the architect to tell us costs and possibilities before we go any further. This situation is quite fluid and certainly not decided."
Assessor Marci Moreland requested a new policy preventing deputy assessors from moonlighting work for other neighboring townships and counties. Moreland explained that one Carlton County assessor had seven bids for township assessing in St. Louis County. "St. Louis County wants to do all the assessing in the county," explained Moreland. "We pay to train our people and their work must be certified by the Department of Revenue. If they get in trouble in another jurisdiction while assessing on their off time, this impacts the program we run in Carlton County. I would like a policy set that moonlighting will not be permitted."
Commissioner Marv Bodie remarked, "I do not know if we can tell an employee what they can do with their free time. But for one thing, if they were to get into a professional problem, the loss of a license would mean termination." It was unclear if a policy would be worked on since the board appeared to have taken no action.
Land Commissioner Greg Bernu addressed the board on continuing land development in the county on undeveloped land which developers such as Land and Cabins, owned by Brian Weidendorff, are purchasing, building cabins on 20 acre parcels and selling hunting and recreational retreats. Land exchanges to consolidate county-administered parcels with privately held parcels continues. Bernu commented, "Landlocked county land is a nightmare to manage because of access and is not in the best interest of the County or our residents." Hunting and recreational freedom over large tracts of open land continue to be pressured by outside purchases of land.
Bernu also asked for direction on a timber sale that Potlatch Corporation had bought to supply their stud mill in Bemidji. The original sale price was about $45/cord for the pine. Usually what happens is that the saw bolts are harvested and the remainder unusable tree is marketed for pine pulp wood. The pine pulp wood market is struggling at this time and so on this particular sale, the remainder of the pine trees with the logging debris were chipped for fuel wood. Normal stumpage on fuel wood chips is $3/cord.
Potlatch has requested a reduction of stumpage because of market conditions. "They bid the wood at the set price at the time," explained Bernu. "It is a contracted price which the county fulfilled their part. We cannot help a change in the market conditions. They are on the hook for the added cost." The board concurred with Commissioner Brenner, a former Potlatch staff member, abstaining.
Highway Engineer Mike Tardy updated the board on legislation that is working its way through the Minnesota Legislature. A proposed bill would allow the counties to apply an additional $5 registration fee for vehicles registered in Carlton County. "This is one way to get funding for roads we all use," Tardy explained. The county board went on record supporting the legislation.
Carlton County Economic Development continues to expedite funding for flood relief. MIF funding has been approved for Northland Properties (Chad Beaulieu) of Barnum for $612,100, half of which is a grant after 10 years of business operation, and MSCC, Inc. (a daycare business) of Thomson for $23,546, half of which is a grant after 10 years.
Signs for Wright and Cromwell were approved with the use of Economic Development money, $1,000 each. The Mayor of Carlton along with the Kettle River and Barnum Clerk Bernadine Reed, was appointed to the Economic Development Commission. Gravel crushing bids came in higher this year due to increase fuel costs. Crushing at the Atkinson pit for county use came in at $3.07/cubic yard.


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Posted by Marcus on December 23, 2000
In Reply to: Hightail it posted by ESC on December 21, 2000
: : Where does the phrase high tail it come from? As in my mom used to say,, You had better high tail it home right now.
: I believe it comes from watching deer run away from danger. Here's is a previous discussion.
: "HIGHTAIL -- a slang expression meaning 'to leave in a great hurry,' is a Western expression and was originally used to describe the way a herd of mustangs will break and race away when 'spooked' or frightened by the approach of cowboys." From "Morris Dictionary of Word and Phrase Origins" by William and Mary Morris (HarperCollins, New York, 1977, 1988).
: : May also have something to do with the fact that tails are raised when in flight
: I hate to disagree with such authorities as the Morrises, but I am convinced that the phrase originated with the white tail deer, whose short, sturdy tails are white on the underside, and raised high when fleeing as a danger sign to other deer in the area. The phrase may have migrated West with the pioneers, who were certainly acquainted with the behavior of the white tails they knew in the Eastern states. If any reader has had the privilege of seeing a deer leave in a hurry, they'll know what I'm talking about.
: I certainly agree "hightailing" was in reference to fleeing white-assed deer and may have migrated West with settlers, but it's not much of a stretch to apply it to fleeing, white-assed mustangs either. Those cowboys hunted deer too.


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For a common basis, I'll state basic definitions of a category and the relation type I'm thinking of. They're here for quick clarity, not precision, so feel free to revise for an answer.
A collection of objects, a collection of arrows each with a source and target among said objects, identity arrows, and a composition operator satisfying an associative law over arrows.
Reflexive relation on AxA:
A collection of objects, a labelled multi-set of pairs of said objects satisfying the reflexive law, and the standard relation combinator operation (which satisfies the associative law).
Note that labelled multi-set relations are commonly expressed and utilized in discrete math as multi-graphs. I collapse graphs and relations here for unified axiomatic treatment. This is not to treat, e.g., paths over graphs as different from relation composition.
What, exactly, separates these two? They appear essentially identical in definition and meaning to me. Relations immediately appear more general, given that categories only analogize to a certain restricted class of relations.
I note some notational difference, such as how categories name each arrow; I don't see how that would change mathematical power. Similarly with the explicit treatment of composition. While such contrivances can come in handy for certain proofs or explorations, I don't see how it justifies treating the two as separate branches rather than syntactic shims on identical concepts.
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Tuesday, July 30 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
An event every week that begins at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, repeating until Tuesday, December 31
Join us every Tuesday with the Social Tuesday Night Ride crew! Meet at Bill Barber Park (4 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine, CA 92606), parking lot located at the corner of Harvard Ave. and Barranca Pkwy.
Hosted by: Josiane Lessard & Junike Lesmana
Leading the ride : Craig Spencer
All are welcome to join us!!
This is a no drop social ride but you should be able to keep up with the pace (average 16-17mph). BE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOURSELF: Know where our regroup locations are and how to get there if you cannot keep up with the group, bring your own flat repair kit…
By safety, please try to let me and/or Junike know that you are dropping off the group.
Meet: 5:45 pm
Roll: 6:00 pm
We head up Harvard to Walnut Trail to Jeffrey to Trabuco to Ridge Valley to Portola. Those that want to exercise can exert themselves up Portola. We regroup at the top of Portola at the 241. We descend Portola as a group. From there, Portola is an optional hammer section from Ridge Valley to Culver. The optional hammer route adds Orchard Hills. From Portola, make a left at Culver and a right at Hicks Canyon Trail and on to Mountains to Sea Trail.
First Regroup: Portola & 241
Second Regroup: Hicks Canyon Park
Official Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/8754767
Optional Hammer Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/9699020
Ride as a group.
Do not run lights or stop signs.
Call out if you have a flat tire or a mechanical.
Event Disclaimer | By participating on this ride, you are voluntarily participating in a group cycling activity that carries certain unpredictable risks, including death, and you are solely responsible for your own safety at all times. You agree not to hold VOZ nor the organizer of the ride responsible for your safety, and you waive the right to litigate against the two aforementioned entities.


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Thanks to a fluke of orbital mechanics that brings the moon closer to Earth than it has been in more than 18 years, the biggest full moon of 2011 will occur on Saturday, leading some observers to dub it a "supermoon."
On Saturday afternoon at 3 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, the moon will arrive at its closest point to the Earth in 2011: a distance of 221,565 miles away. And only 50 minutes earlier, the moon will officially be full.
At its peak, the supermoon of March may appear 14 percent larger and 30 percent brighter than lesser full moons (when the moon is at its farthest from Earth), weather permitting. Yet to the casual observer, it may be hard to tell the difference.
The supermoon will not cause natural disasters, such as the Japan earthquake, a NASA scientist has stressed.
Spotting the supermoon
The moon has not been in a position to appear this large since March 1993.
In December 2008, there was a near-supermoon when the moon turned full four hours away from its perigee — the point in its orbit that is closest to Earth. But this month, the full moon and perigee are just under one hour apart, promising spectacular views, depending on local conditions.
Although a full moon theoretically lasts just a moment, that moment is imperceptible to ordinary observation.
During the day or so before and after, most will speak of seeing the nearly full moon as "full," with the actual shaded area of the lunar surface being so narrow — and changing in apparent width so slowly — that it is hard for the naked eye to tell whether it's present, or which side it is.
Supermoon making waves
In addition, the near coincidence of Saturday's full moon with perigee will result in a dramatically large range of high and low ocean tides.
The highest tides will not, however, coincide with the perigee moon but will actually lag by up to a few days depending on the specific coastal location. For example, in Wilmington, N.C., the highest tide (5.3 feet) will be attained at 11:21 p.m. ET on Sunday.
In New York City, high water (5.9 feet) at The Battery comes at 10:49 p.m. ET on Monday, while at Boston Harbor, a peak tide height of 12.2 feet comes at 1:31 a.m. ET on Tuesday, almost two and a half days after perigee.
According to the Observer's Handbook of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, residents of regions along the shores of the Bay of Fundy in eastern Canada, the 10- to 20-foot (3- to 6-meter) swell in the vertical tidal range makes it obvious when the moon lies near perigee, regardless of clear skies or cloudy.
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Any coastal storm at sea around this time will almost certainly aggravate coastal flooding problems.
Such an extreme tide is known as a perigean spring tide, the word spring being derived from the German springen – to "spring up," and is not, as is often mistaken, a reference to the spring season.
In contrast, later this year, on Oct. 11, the full moon will closely coincide with apogee, its farthest point from the Earth. In fact, on that night the moon will appear 12.3 percent smaller than it will appear this weekend.
Big full moon's appearance is deceiving
And while this weekend's moon will be — as the Observer's Handbook suggests — the "largest full moon of 2011," the variation of the moon's distance is not readily apparent to observers viewing the moon directly.
Or is it?
When the perigee moon lies close to the horizon, it can appear absolutely enormous. That is when the famous "moon illusion" combines with reality to produce a truly stunning view.
For reasons not fully understood by astronomers or psychologists, a low-hanging moon looks incredibly large when hovering near trees, buildings and other foreground objects. The fact that the moon will be much closer than usual this weekend will only serve to amplify this strange effect.
So … a perigee moon, either rising in the East at sunset or dropping down in the West at sunrise, might seem to make the moon look so close it almost appears that you can touch it. You can check out this out for yourself by first noting the times for moonrise and moonset for your area by going to this website.
Happy mooning!
If you'd like to share your supermoon photos of the March 19 full moon, contact Space.com managing editor Tariq Malik: email@example.com.
Joe Rao serves as an instructor and guest lecturer at New York's Hayden Planetarium. He writes about astronomy for The New York Times and other publications, and he is also an on-camera meteorologist for News 12 Westchester, N.Y.
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After President Obama said the United States " should" strike Syria during a Saturday speech in the Rose Garden, Rep. Justin Amash (R-Mich.) took to Twitter to dispute that claim with comments from those who would likely carry out that order.
"I've been hearing a lot from members of our Armed Forces," Amash tweeted. "The message I consistently hear: Please vote no on military action against Syria."
Amash has been retweeting those thoughts for more than a day. But as a possible attack on Syria looms, there is much more to share than just what can be said in 140 characters.
I've reached out to my own sources who are either veterans or currently on active duty in the military, and asked them to share their thoughts on whether we should, or should not, intervene in the two-year-old Syrian civil war. Most have responded with a resounding no.
The general theme of most emails bring up personal experiences in Iraq or Afghanistan, the lack of a clear objective or end state in striking Syria, and the very muddled line between anti-government rebels and al Qaeda-affiliated terrorists.
While President Obama has repeatedly said there would be no "boots on the ground," many remain fearful that limited strikes could have consequences that lead to further action.
Here are two emails I received, and I am reprinting them here in full, only lightly edited for clarity.
From an active-duty soldier, rank of Sergeant First Class:
I have to say I am fairly conflicted about Syria. My logic is generally fighting itself and my personal feelings towards taking action. Part of me says that we need to take a stand against chemical weapons. President Obama announced that using chemicals weapons was the line, and Assad crossed it. The fact that even the French President has called for "proportional and firm action" says something. I'm not sure how the UN can stand by while Syria kills 1300 citizens, including women and children. The line was drawn, and Assad crossed it. But does the U.S. always have to be the one to deliver consequences? We are stretched thin, tired, and broke. My personal feeling is no. I'm more inclined to be ok with our involvement if we're talking about actions by the Air Force and the Navy. We are too tired to put boots on the ground. But as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal tech, I know what would go into disarmament of chemical weapons. And that's just not a job I want anything to do with. And I don't want my Soldiers doing it. Not only is the process long and exhausting, it's dangerous in different ways than we have been dealing with.
My gut is telling me that we don't need to be World Police. And if we don't have the UN for back up, it's just too much for us to take on. We still haven't finished Afghanistan; I just don't see how we can take on another war, or even military actions that don't affect us. I can't stand to sit by and watch innocent lives be taken in such a horrible manner, but we can't really do this alone.
But if we don't do something, who will? How many more innocent people have to die before anyone else will take action?
From former Cpl. Jack Mandaville, a Marine Corps infantry veteran with 3 deployments to Iraq:
In mid-March of 2003, I was a 19-year-old Private First Class waiting to cross the border into Iraq. I was aware that there was a significant portion of veterans (mostly Vietnam-era) back home who were fundamentally opposed to the invasion of Iraq. Like the majority of my peers and superiors, I didn't really care nor did I give it much thought. We just wanted our war.
A little over 10 years later, the majority of individuals in my generation have recognized the Iraq folly for what it was. I'm still proud of my service, as are my buds, but we understand that Iraq was completely unnecessary and cost way too much money and, more importantly, American lives.
We witnessed our politicians and countrymen send us to war on a surge of emotion and quickly forget about us for nearly a decade. We had the training and capabilities to deal with Iraq, but were set up for failure by timid members of Congress and the Executive branch who futilely attempted to conduct a PC war.
The worst part about this Syria debacle, among many things, is how closely it resembles Iraq. Those Vietnam veterans who warned us about disastrous results in Iraq were doing so based off their experience in a war that, contrary to popular belief, was vastly different from our war and was separated by at least two decades. Many veterans of Iraq are still in their twenties and have a firsthand understanding of Arab political issues. The complicated things we faced with Syria's next door neighbors is freshly ingrained in our memories. How quickly the American people and our political leaders forget.
Our involvement in Syria is so dangerous on so many levels, and the 21st century American vet is more keen to this than anybody. It boggles my mind that we are being ignored. My anger over this issue has actually made me seriously comment on our foreign policy for the first time since 2006 when I was honorably discharged after three stints in Iraq and subsequently watched it continue for nearly another six years. I'm sickened that we're putting ourselves in a position for another prolonged war where the American people will quickly forget about the people fighting it.


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Those of you who have ever wondered what they do in Finland to pass those endless winter nights will be delighted to learn that, thanks to reader Mark Morgan, we can now reveal the astounding truth: the activity of choice is to get plastered on imported scotch and then install a PC in the empty bottle.
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Connie Bishop has worked in almost every setting during her 38-year medical career. Now she�s been recognized for it.
Bishop, 60, of Gibsonville, was awarded the Health Systems Nurse of the Year award by the North Carolina Nurses Association during an Oct. 2 ceremony in Greensboro. Bishop works from her Burlington office at Graham-Hopedale Road for Piedmont Health Services as the agency�s Director of Quality Improvement and Risk Management.
Bishop�s career in nursing has taken her across the world, including a stop at the Ministry of Health in Singapore before returning to North Carolina in 1995. Her career began after graduating from Duke University in 1975, where she earned an undergraduate degree in nursing.
Since then, Bishop has served as an advocate for the nursing profession and believes nurses will continue to play a pivotal role in the health care profession as it evolves. Bishop is married to Ben Bishop, who she met while attending Duke.
Together, they have moved more than 23 times during their marriage. Ben Bishop is a Methodist minister who served in the U.S. Navy.
�We chose to come back to North Carolina,� Bishop said.
While away, Bishop said she kept her nursing license with North Carolina up to date because she knew that she would return to the state. In 2012, she earned a doctorate degree in nursing practice from Duke.
Bishop joined Piedmont Health Services in June 2011, where she continues to promote the nursing profession. Receiving the Health Systems Nurse of the Year Award this month was an honor because it�s an award given by peers, Bishop said.
The North Carolina Nurses Association uses the award to recognize nurses from across the state who make a positive impact on health care.
Her corporate role at Piedmont Health Services includes ensuring the agency meets regulatory requirements, service quality is maintained, and she provides systematic oversight across the organization which includes seven locations statewide with three locations in Alamance County.
�I have been taught to translate, transform and lead throughout my nursing career,� Bishop said. �My current practice is Quality Improvement and Risk Management where informatics, knowledge management, business intelligence and data-driven decision making are critical to performance improvement.�
Bishop said she believed there would continue to be a nursing shortage in the U.S. and nurses would have to continue to adjust to the ongoing changes in the health care system. In the future, Bishop said there would likely be fewer nurses working at hospitals, opting to work instead at clinics at the community level. There will also be a growing need for nurses to continue to work at hospice centers, agency care, home health care, and to make more house calls.
As Health Systems Nurse of the Year, Bishop said she will be called on to advocate on behalf of nurses at the North Carolina General Assembly.
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Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci, co-writers of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, talked to the folks over at SCI FI Wire the other day and briefly discussed the Transformers sequel and what we can expect from it in terms of tone, style and comedy.
Kurtzman and Orci, who together wrote the first Transformers and this summer's Star Trek, say that Revenge of the Fallen has the same tone as its predecessor and that it'll flow better than the first.
"Actually, I think you'll find that it has all the same tone of the first movie… The story's a little smoother, and it's a little bit darker, so it does dip in there a little bit, but it has all the same humor, if not more than the first movie."
We can definitely see the hints of a darker movie from the teaser and full trailer, but from the ShoWest footage for the movie we were shown an example of the humor that the sequel attempts to balance in the film with the action. That "comedic scene" came in the form of Bumblebee crying and gushing lubricant from his eyes as Sam tells him he's leaving for college without him. It really wasn't that funny, but I have higher hopes from the other humorous bits that the movie will include.
While I did enjoy a lot of the funny bits in Transformers, some things were just awful and out of place – the worst being when Agent Simmons tells Mikaela (Megan Fox) "She's a criminal. And criminals are HOT!" Actually, pretty much all the scenes involving John Turturro's character that were meant to be funny came off as awkward - to the point of taking me out of the movie experience.
If you haven't watched the first movie in a while (hard to believe it came out nearly two years ago), I recommend watching it before seeing the sequel. I watched it recently and got a kick out of the action scenes which I loved the first time around but I found myself disappointed in the non-action bits. I had forgotten many of the weak parts of the movie until re-watching it again. Most of those parts centered around scenes or dialogue meant to be funny, but instead are childish (in a bad way) and/or nonsensical. From a stupid cop, to a stupid Defense Secretary, to a modelesque computer analyst and to the infamous government agent, Simmons, many supporting characters are intentionally written to not make sense and act stupid.
Is that what we're getting more of? Does that sell more toys, tickets or DVDs? There were of course other characters that fans complained about but I enjoyed their comedic scenes for the most part.
I really hope this movie is better-constructed and well-developed. I want the characters to make sense in their roles and for their motivations to be believable. Most of all, I want fans to enjoy this more than the first and for the movie to earn itself some better reviews than the first did two summers ago. I hope it's not too much to ask for.
What do you think of what the writers say about the humor about the Transformers sequel, is it a good or bad thing?
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen hits theaters June 24, 2009.
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LONDON, Dec. 21 (UPI) -- U.S. actor Johnny Depp admits a shaving scene with Shakespearean-trained actor Alan Rickman in "Sweeney Todd" caused him much anxiety.
Depp, star of "Edward Scissorhands" and the "Pirates of the Caribbean" movies, portrays a murderous barber in the macabre new movie musical, while Rickman plays the man who ruined his life.
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and I'm not shooting the messenger (that would be you). But you're the conduit we have into the Kinja brain trust. And this format doesn't work for Oppo. Oppo's been about photos for as long as I've been here. And this format is terrible for photos. We don't need small photos for 'density' as Hardigree said. The majority of users don't want 'density'...we want big photos we can see.
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About technomage
Would that anomaly system be named HAL?
That's one of the problems...He usually thinks of the children a little too much.
He's got the 'golden carrot' to secure asylum, though by his own admission, he won't use it. I honestly believe that the information he has locked away, is actively being sought by these foreign governments that started saying they would grant asylum. When those offers were redacted, I would bet that it was because Snowden wasn't willing to pay the price of admission with the documents he has. The US should be more worried about the countries that first offered and then dropped the potential asylum, as these countries are, in my opinion, the ones looking to get an 'edge' over the US. The 'golden carrot' is also the same reason he's not been silenced yet.
why is society (CPS,Government,etc) butting their nose into my parental duty?
While "where the hell are the parents" might fit most, it does not fit all, and the rest are battling not only a growing child, but the government that wants complete autonomous control over said child because "they know better".
paranoid government speak:
"Overheated phones could be used as a time delay thermal detonator for weapons of mass destruction"
new star wars meme:
"...because he's holding an iPhone with cheap knockoff parts!"
lol, you forgot ootb's favorite rant: What does that have to do with technology or dirt for that matter...
A better bet would be something along the lines of why a computer has an on button; why keyboard keys press down, instead of up; etc.
but seriously, we need to stop feeding him after midnight, keep him in the sunlight, and prevent him from ever getting near water...
It's up on Popehat: http://www.popehat.com/2013/04/02/prenda-laws-attorneys-take-the-fifth-rather-than-answer-judge-wrig hts-questions/
DOJ: "Thanks to the patriot act we can snoop though all those electronic mails, we need to find a way to get the snail mail too!"
If you are wrapped in a plain brown wrapper, you must be a terrorist!
ootb you swing more than a hot swinger at a sex party. Sitting on the fence complaining about both sides' grass color is only gonna get you butthurt.
First it was 'Filthy Pirates' when people stick it to the corps, now it's 'Filthy Corps' when they stick it back to the people.
One of these days, you are gonna have to choose a side, otherwise you are no better than the 'sheeple' you always preach about.
I'll make you an offer you can't refuse on .COM, .ORG, .NET, .US, .MOBI, ...
For your Protection of course!
The kid would probably have been shot on site had his ringtone been set to DrowningPool's "Let the bodies hit the floor" which I used to have...
if this is the same app I saw in the news elsewhere, it was supposed to be a link between a shoe size and ding-a-lings
maybe CC is embarassed about only having about having a size 4...
What's with all this hate against witches? We don't like trolls....in the dungeon....just thought you should know...
3 people about anti-innovation, can we say the 3 Chinese monkeys of see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil?
I wish I was good enough at photoshop, because these three would be the perfect candidates for a picture of just that with a tagline of "Innovation".
and keeping things the way they are isn't a bad idea?
actually its a case of "MY rep. is fine, the others are all EVIL-DEVIL-WORSHIPPING-ASSHATS"
Hey, leave the "devil-worshipers" out of this...
"money-worshipers" fits so much better, as we all know there is a separation of church and state!
Besides, the very bad visual of seeing all the congress critters dressed (or undressed) for a LaVeyian Black Mass is downright scary and repulsive.
lol searching for my name, I run across football players, baseball players, basketball players,race car drivers and mugshot...though none are me..So, Australia does that mean I can sue google as well for associating my name with known terrorists(nba,nfl,mlb) and gangsters?
Hell, my pic doesn't even show up on the first two pages of images...but I guess that happens when you have a very common name combination.
It is currently the fifth most common name in the United States. 1/32 of all Americans are named James (3.1%)
[Johnson] is the second most common family name in the United States after Smith. During the 1990 census, approximately 0.81 per cent of people counted had this family name.
A Long Time From Now....In A Galaxy, Far, Far Away.....
Star Wars will still be under copyright....from the ewoks.
which reminds me....expect the next iteration to feature E-Woks with their faithful drone companion Wall-E....Trying to save their dinner Akbar-TarTar from Wok-With-Wan Kenobi Jr.
It's a Mous...err.Trap!!!
Yes, yes, I am ashamed, but the alternative is the older ones, and well, that might be the most excitement they had in a long time ;)
Besides, could you imagine the trolls and politicians being turned into Soylent Green? I might have to start a starvation diet on that thought.
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I want to do research on the evolution of Linux.
Therefore it would be nice if I could download the sources of Linux at several moments in time (from 1991 till now).
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The University of Nebraska has a robust research enterprise, with important research in agriculture and natural resources, transportation and highway safety, early childhood education, nanotechnology and alternative energy. In addition, research in cancer, diabetes, organ transplantation, aging, neurodegenerative diseases and a wide range of public health issues is improving the quality of life for people in Nebraska and around the world.
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Nebraska Center for the Molecular Biology of Neurosensory Systems – Development and function of neurosensory and nervous systems
Nebraska Center for Rural Health Research – Issues related to rural health
Nebraska Center for Virology – plant, animal and human viruses; HIV, neurodegenerative diseases
Nebraska Informatics Center of the Life Science – Integrates biocomputing and informatics with the life sciences
Olson Center for Women's Health – Education and research on women's health issues
Redox Biology Center
The Fred and Pamela Buffett Cancer Center – Cancer research, education and patient care
Center for Patient, Family, and Community Engagement in Chronic Care – Management management of chronic illness and conditions
Social and Public Policy Issues
Center for Applied Rural Innovation – Relationships between agriculture, communities and family
Center for Children, Families and the Law – Issues related to child and family policy and services
Center for Great Plains Study – The people, culture, history and environment of the Great Plains
Center for Public Affairs Research – Analysis of demographic and U.S. Census data
Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and Schools – Early childhood education, literacy and other research relating to children, families and schools
Public Policy Center – Research on a wide range of public policy issues
Juvenile Justice Institute
Nebraska Center for Justice Research
Midwest Roadside Safety Center – Highway and bridge safety, the SAFER barrier
Nebraska Transportation Center – Transportation safety and education
Arts & Humanities
Center for Digital Research in the Humanities – Creating unique digital content in the humanities, including the Walt Whitman and Willa Cather archives
International Quilt Studies Center – Research on textiles and the art of quiltmaking
Extreme Light Laboratory – Home of the Dioclese laser and high field physics and laser research
Nebraska Center for Materials and Nanoscience – Nanoscience and materials research
NASA Nebraska Space Grant Consortium - The consortium, which includes UNK, UNO, UNL, and UNMC as members, sponsors a variety of faculty and student research projects through fellowships, travel grants, and mini-grants. The focus of these projects varies, but all are aligned with NASA's interests. The consortium also has four collaborative research projects currently funded by NASA EPSCoR. More in-depth descriptions of these projects can be found via the EPSCoR link at www.ne.spacegrant.org
EPSCoR/IDeA - Advancing Nebraska through transformative research and workforce development


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The kickstarter campaign has hit its goal! Here is an update on our theatrical roadshow and the DVD release:
The first screening of GHOSTS OF THE WEST in Durango, Colorado will be at the Back Space Theatre at 7PM on Friday, May 31. Additional screenings will take place at 4PM and 7PM on Saturday, June 1, and Sunday, June 2. The filmmakers plan to be in attendance at all five shows (and plan to give a few things away too). The film will also play weekend matinees during the summer months. We currently are in talks with additional venues in Colorado and New Mexico and hope to have news on those in the short-term.
The DVDs will go to the replication facility by the beginning of May, but please be aware that they will NOT be available for sale (not even on our website) until the theatrical road show is over. The ONLY way to get a DVD before 2014 at the earliest is:
1) purchase a copy from the limited supply the filmmakers will bring to the theatrical screenings they personally attend; or,
2) guarantee yourself a copy by joining the kickstarter campaign within the next 33 hours (by Sunday, April 14, 9PM Mountain Time). The link is below. If you visit (even to find out more about the film that hasn't been posted elsewhere), be sure to check updates #4 and #5 for a clip from the film's prologue and a sample of the theme music, respectively:
Thanks for your support!


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My book, The DV Rebel's Guide, is finally available as an eBook for Apple iOS devices, Amazon kindle, and anything that reads the epub format (such as the Nook). This has been a long time coming, and I wanted to celebrate by giving away updated versions of the DV Rebel Tools scripts that I included with the original edition of the book.
These scripts create a tool palette that turns Adobe After Effects into a full-featured onlining tool. Add color correction effects to clips easily (including Colorista II if you have it installed), and check your grading continuity with a powerful thumbnail view that updates live as you work. For a full tutorial, watch the video:
To install the scripts, download this .zip file and expand it. You'll see two folders: "Put contents in Presets" and "Put contents in ScriptUI Panels".
Make sure After Effects is not running. Copy the contents of "Put contents in Presets" into this directory:
/Applications/Adobe After Effects CS5/Presets/
Copy the contents of "Put contents in ScriptUI Panels" into this directory:
/Applications/Adobe After Effects CS5/Scripts/ScriptUI Panels/
Now you can launch After Effects CS5 and find "rd_DVRebelTools.jsx" at the bottom of the Window menu. You can dock the palette into your workspace wherever you like.
Although I created the nerdy expressions and presets that power the DV Rebel Tools, there is a limit to my nerd powers, and that's where Jeff Almasol stepped in and created the amazing scripts that automate the tools. A big and continued thanks to him. Check out his other handy scripts at redefinery.com.
Update 2011-03-30
After some Twitter responses I figured this is a good place for a quick FAQ:
Q: A lot has changed since the release of The DV Rebel's Guide. Ever thought of doing a update?
A: No. I'm gonna make movies instead. Besides, the best parts of the book still apply even with a new generation of camera tech.
But don't despair, because I can't seem to shut up either. If I were to do an update, it probably wouldn't be a dead tree product. It would be somehow electronic, and mobile, and able to hold file and video links, and be a part of a conversation, and constantly updated.
Waitaminute… in the famous words of Madge, you're soaking in it.
So let me change my answer. Yes.


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September 2008
Metropolitan Learning Center
Bloomfield, Conn.
|Selected Characteristics of Magnet School and Host Districta
|Magnet School: Metropolitan Learning Center
|Host District: Capitol Region Education Council (CREC), interdistrict magnet
|Year Established as Magnet
|Mid-size City
|Urban and Suburban
|Global international education
|543 square miles (greater Hartford communities
|MSAPb Funded
|Funded: 1998 (1.2M over three years)
|681 students
|1,117 magnet out of 1,313 grades 9–12 students (2007)
|Student Ethnicity
|9.8% Hispanic
61.5% African-American
24.7% White
3.8% Asian American
|Student Ethnicity
(grades 9-12)c
|14.5% Hispanic
30% African-American
52.5% White
3% Asian American
|Special Education
|Special Educationc
|Free or Reduced-price Lunch
|Free or Reduced-price Lunchc
|English Language Learners
|< 1%
|English Language Learnersc
a Source: 2006–07 school profile, http://www.csde.state.ct.us/public/der/ssp/sch0607/school.htm
b U.S. Department of Education's Magnet Schools Assistance program
c Source: Data self-reported by school or district for school year 2007–08
In 2003, at the outset of the Iraq war, a class of 17 sophomores at Metropolitan Learning Center (MLC) in Bloomfield, Conn., participated in videoconference exchanges with a group of 21 students nearly 6,000 miles away in Baghdad. During two exchanges, these students spoke about the war's impact on their lives. MLC staff believe such cross-cultural experiences are crucial to preparing students to participate and achieve in the global economy of the 21st century.
MLC is an interdistrict grades sixth through 12th magnet whose interdisciplinary theme emphasizes global understandings. MLC teachers help inner-city students increase their awareness of international issues through rigorous academic study and a wide range of firsthand and virtual overseas experiences. As the school's handbook notes: "We expect that each child will travel and study in another country, take an Advanced Placement course, host an international visitor, take classes online, participate in a live teleconference, achieve academic success at high levels, and contribute to our community." Last year, as part of their education, 109 students made overseas trips to such countries as Finland, Senegal, Brazil, Canada, Spain, Ecuador, and Chile.
Founded in 1998, MLC was launched in response to the 1996 Connecticut Supreme Court case, Sheff v. O'Neill. In this case, the court ruled that racially and socioeconomically isolated students in Hartford public schools were receiving inferior and inadequate educational opportunities and mandated desegregation efforts for the urban school system. The challenge of desegregating Hartford area schools was complicated by the area's existing housing patterns and demographics. To mix students from different backgrounds, the community proposed an interdistrict solution. This led to the establishment of eight interdistrict magnet schools. MLC serves students from the 543-square-mile capitol region of Hartford-the third largest city in Connecticut and one of the poorest cities in the U.S., with a poverty level of 42 percent. In 1998, MLC received a three-year $1.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Magnet Schools Assistance program (MSAP) and opened with 94 sixth-graders from six towns. Adding a grade each year, MLC now serves grades 6-12 and sends 98-100 percent of its graduates to college.
Mission and Curriculum
At MLC, the mission of global education is taken seriously. As social studies department chair Caryn Stedman says, the future for our students is "going to be international and globally connected, so they need to leave with awareness of the state of the planet, knowledge of global dynamics, and be conscious of human choices and the various world perspectives. So, for example, you do math and excel in it; but you also understand that math has real, live applications that can solve global issues—everything from immigration projections to space exploration and environmental issues require mathematics; so that you are not just taking math so you can pass the test."
Interwoven across the curriculum, MLC's international theme features intensive study of world languages (Chinese, French, and Spanish) and extensive student use of technology. In addition to languages, integrated curricular topics include global economics and environment, world cultures and societies, and world geography. At the high school level, the schedule is arranged by 90-minute classes, with a Wednesday morning block to meet with their advisers. Every grade level has a service-learning requirement. In a cross-age, peer-tutored mentoring program, for example, seniors provide academic assistance to middle school students. Students select projects that will benefit the community without monetary gain. They document their hours, write reflections, and include an annotated bibliography of newspaper and magazine articles they have read relating to their project, which is graded according to a rubric.
Ensuring Student Success
At MLC, teaching is tailored to meet students' individual needs. For example, a sixth-grade special education student, taking a high school-level geometry class, works alongside high school students to create posters of proofs demonstrating the chain of reasoning for solving a math problem. From January through March, morning classes at the Saturday Academy provide struggling students with additional support. MLC has two guidance counselors who work with students on the college application process and facilitate an early intervention process for students with academic or behavioral concerns.
Principal Anne McKernan and the school leadership team ensure that the state learning standards are embedded in the curriculum plan and course content. As principal McKernan explained, "We look at state, national, and international standards to identify the most valuable skills and concepts. Then we ask, how do we assess it? It is about giving our teachers time to work with the information, to embed the skills into curriculum and have a common way of assessing the outcomes through rubrics." Teachers created schoolwide student learning goals that include proficiency in a second language, demonstrating understanding of global connections, as well as expectations that students will demonstrate proficiency in effective communication, problem solving, and use of technology.
Technology is used to assist learning and meaningful cultural exchanges at MLC. Teachers use interactive whiteboards and every student has a laptop. Students are expected to e-mail writing assignments to teachers and use the laptop for researching. They also use advanced technology to participate in the International Education and Resources Network (iEARN) where students interact with peers overseas through teleconferencing.
MLC offers eight Advanced Placement (AP) courses. For the 2006-07 school year, 60 percent of the seniors and 35 percent of the juniors enrolled in an AP course; 70 percent of the students in AP classes came from historically underrepresented racial and ethnic groups. Students also can enroll in courses at local community colleges with tuition and fees waived for one course each semester, if they have taken and passed the placement exam in math and English, and have at least an 80 percent grade point average. In senior year, students complete a culminating project designed to reflect in-depth learning. Students choose a topic, write a proposal, and conduct extensive research, and publicly present their findings to a panel of faculty, members of the public, students, and parents.
Building School Capacity
As an interdistrict magnet, MLC draws its students from a mix of rural, suburban, and inner-city communities. Each town that sends students to MLC contributes funding for them. Funding from the State Department of Education Interdistrict Cooperative Grant Program and Connecticut Commission on the Arts provides $6,250 per seat, while the boards of education from the towns of Windsor, Windsor Locks, East Windsor, Enfield, Hartford, and Bloomfield provide $2,000 per seat. The school has significant autonomy in defining budget priorities and allocating resources.
In the high school, a myriad of cocurricular activities help promote a positive school climate. After-school activities are held Mondays and Wednesdays from 3-5 p.m., and students are encouraged to form new clubs. One of them, such as the group, Student Abolitionists Stopping Slavery, was started by three students dedicated to stopping modern-day slavery around the world. To honor diversity, MLC held a "names conference" in November 2007—Names Can Really Hurt Us, a schoolwide program in partnership with the Connecticut Anti-Defamation League to promote a safe learning environment. In multiage groups, students engaged in activities about violence prevention and listened to a panel of MLC students share their personal experiences.
Achievement and Outcomes
Serving a diverse student body, MLC is closing achievement gaps. A higher percentage of MLC African-American and free or reduced-price lunch 10th-graders demonstrate proficiency on the state CAPT math, science, reading, and writing tests than the same subgroups' statewide average (see table 7 on p. 52).
Each year, more students are taking AP courses and demonstrating high levels of achievement. In 2006-07, 46 percent of seniors and 35 percent of juniors were enrolled in an AP course and took 119 exams; 45 percent scored a 3 or higher, making them eligible for college credit. MLC students are scoring above the state proficiency average and above Hartford Public Schools' (HPS) proficiency percentages in state testing on writing, math, and reading.
In 2004, MLC won the Goldman-Sachs Award for Excellence in International Education. Magnet Schools of America named it as a Magnet School of Excellence for 2008 and a Magnet School of Distinction in 2002 as well for each year from 2004-06. It has been recognized by the Connecticut Coalition for Achievement Now (CONNCAN) as one of the top 10 performers for African-American student achievement on both the Connecticut Academic Performance Test (CAPT) and Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT); and in 2004, the National Association of Multi-Cultural Educators (NAMES) recognized MLC as one of the schools of the year.
Table 7 on p. 52 shows that the percentages of 10th-grade MLC students who scored proficient on the 2007 mathematics, reading, and writing assessments were higher than the CREC interdistrict rates and, with the exception of mathematics, higher than state achievement rates.
Table 7. Percentages of 10th-Grade Students Scoring Proficient and Above on 2007 State Assessments at Metropolitan Learning Center as Compared to the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) and the State
|State of Connecticut
Source: http://www.schoolmatters.com/schools.aspx/q/page=sl/
MLC students and faculty have participated in the Bezos Aspen Scholar program, which brings together 12 of the country's top high school juniors to meet one another and engage in seminars and informal meetings with international leaders as well as creative artists who participate in the annual Aspen Ideas Festival. MLC is the nation's only school whose students have won scholarships to the program and festival, selected for each of the three years of the program's existence at the Aspen Institute, an international nonprofit founded in 1950 to foster enlightened leadership. A 2008 scholarship recipient created the MLC Global Humanitarian Ideas Festival at the school with a week full of learning activities, speakers, films, and presentations, which focused attention on three issues: genocide in Darfur, human trafficking, and health problems in Africa and Haiti.


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While NCTE's online Investigations are great professional learning experiences for individual teachers, school literacy leaders are finding these to be a great resource for professional learning efforts they lead in their school as well.
We are pleased to offer a literacy leader license for any Investigation for $450 for school teams or $1500 for district-wide leaders. Take advantage of our affordable team pricing today!
Here are some examples of how the Investigations are being used in school and district-wide professional learning:
What resources come in an Investigation, and how have other schools used them?Investigations include one or more 60 minute on-demand Web seminars offered by the leading experts in the field. Hook an LCD projector and speakers to your computer and play these recordings during an on-site meeting. The recording format allows you to pause at any time to allow for discussions among your team throughout the seminar.We've taken the time to select the very best professional readings on these topics. Download and print article(s) for teachers to read and discuss at an on-site meeting. Consider jigsawing the readings or using a conversational protocol such as Four A's Text Protocol as a way to move beyond collegial conversations. Together with the group, watch a classroom video to see new practices in action in real classrooms, and then debrief after viewing the video and discuss how teachers in your group might try to implement the practices in their own classroom. Are there facilitation guides? Do I need any special training?Throughout the Investigation we provide guiding questions to encourage analysis and reflection. Use these questions as conversation prompts at your on-site meetings, or use one of the many conversational protocols offered.The learning resources are offered in manageable blocks or "mini-investigations" so they can be easily plugged into school schedules and calendars. Are there assignments that need to be completed and turned in for credit?A variety of "create" activities are offered in each Investigation as the antithesis of assignments. We encourage participants to select and try an activity that best matches their role and supports the initiatives and practices already happening in their own system. Pick from the list provided or design your own activities to demonstrate evidence of learning. The important thing is to ACT!Each Investigation invites participants to develop a plan of action based upon the needs and context of their own site. Ask those in your group to do that and to identify an authentic audience (administrator, literacy coach, colleague, etc.) with whom they might share their plan. Submit the plan for local credit or inquire with NCTE on affordable continuing education options available from San Diego State University.
What resources come in an Investigation, and how have other schools used them?
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I always used to consider the original sin committed by Adam and Eve as eating the forbidden fruit from a particular tree. But recently my husband commented that Adam and Eve had sex with each other which is the original sin. I had no substantial point to prove against his point.
Is sex considered to be the forbidden fruit? Is that thought prevalent among Christians or at least Catholics? What is the Catholic teaching on the original sin?