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Itz just awsmn..:O
koi muqabla nahi hoga iska.
kIK ASS man.
Count me in to buy this one.
pura market khaa jaye gi..
hamma! finally got rid of boring competitor INNOVA
nt comparable wit innova.. Inoova is far better in look ,, comfort ,, seating capacity.
nice 1 n there will be a great compitation…….
ok test
wowwwwwwwwwwww it is very nice.
chor saale…
front ritz sides swift nd back of jazz…
kabhi toh kuch naya karo maaruti waalo huh..
front look is like vagonR….
good but looks?
mast car h.
i ve seen it in d company. awesum. it has a 1400 cc engiine.
gd 1
u can't compare it with innova..innova is the leader in comfort zone and is drive frndly..though its boring but still is uncomparable…toyota still leads this segment…
yaa it is not nice.
innova is gr8.
nice car man, market me kamaal karegi yes car….beautiful looks…..
Looks of the car are gr8 should have gr8 power instead of same heart as that of SX4.
There seems to be little or no boot space.
as compare in maintanace Maruti LEADS !!!!!!
looks a lot like swift from d front …
supub stufff……….
Yeahh.. Big Competition for ARIA , INNOVA, and XYLO…….Lets see who wins.. Really Exciting
It should be more powerful or else will be treated as underpowered car in comparison to others : (.
suzuki launching a CAB now.. good
bhai inko b gadiyan nai banani aati
The front end looks like ritz,front door and A-Pillar like Xylo and the rear C-pillar like Innova.Rear end almost resembles Like the Vitara.Anyway if its priced near Innova, its sales would raise up just because its a Maruti which means better service centers and low maintenance
I'm not sure if it will be able to take on Innova or the Xylo but what I feel is that its the ugliest Maruti Vehicle and selling in great numbers just because of Maruti's image is not possible in every segment like Kizashi and Grand Vitara.Though still I feel it could sell in respectable numbers like the A-Star..
Toyota's maintenance is as affordable as maruti
lol seriously yaar inhe bhi gaadiyaan banaani nai aati
yep bt i guess its much better than the current swift available…re
its not d same category as swift is it ?
nope its a muv i guess
Go to market & just Ask for thier air filter & another components den u will know the diffrence..
let it be launched
dnt be so cynically judgemental
Atleast it looks like a rush of fresh air…really bored with too many innovas. though innova is awesome but its getting too long in the tooth.
absolutely correct
Front is from Ritz which is Maruti Suzuki's own product and back is from SX4 hatchback and not jazz as sx4 hatchback was in market before jazz, now tell me who is chor???and agar look khud hi ke product se copy karna chori then i must say that BMW and Audi(now VW ,MB ,TATA, etc too) must be biggest faliure and chor according to you……aur…[Read more]
u serious???
sx4 dun have any resemblence to dis car..
have u chkd dis car properly???
n moreover r u d owner of maruti or u d dealer of maruti??
tbhi inna bhadak rhe ho shyad..
moreover bmw toyota merc audi hyundai honda r gud companies.. bt temme do u really think dat maruti cn compete ol dese companies mentioned above??
sx4 k aane k sadion…[Read more]
1.google SX4 hatchback….n see the backlook .
2.no one is saying Maruti Suzuki will compete these big compnies that was to counter your statemet which u made about looks now r u forgetting your own statement??
3.at any day Maruti Suzuki got more cars or more types of cars then Honda(which you were talking about) in India.
4.there are two sedans…[Read more]
ohh man so u really think dat eco is for normal person??
wow man damn gud..
nd man dats it dere r only 3 sedan wich maruti selle wich moreover is not on d roads… atleast i hvnt seen dem in large numbers..
then eco must be for aliens…i donno why u r hiding behind this first u don't know about cars from a compny then u r coming with excuse that eco not for normal person (even eco is for aliens but that will count as a car )…..now come to 3 sedans how many honda got at present in India 'only' 3…Ford 'only' 2…..
NOW PUNCHLINE:maruti Suzuki…[Read more]
come on man u convert desire to this good …suzuki going tata way…. old chocolate in new pack with new design…
one more rubish compare. I just dont understand how to compare 1.2lit engine of R3 MPV with Innova and Xylo's 2.5 lit engine. The size of the car is also samller than the two. I would say it is a wrong compare. Please dont do the wrong comparison this car can achieve success in market i m sure.. launche the car as a new type or new segment..
I don't know…..why Maruti Suzuki is once again trying out there frailness in MPV/SUV segment??? And the comparesson with there 1.3L engine with Xylo's & Innova's 2.5L engines is the rubbish thing!!! If they really want to enter in the MPV segment, they need to search out for proper Diesel technology & which is not there part at all !!! Putting…[Read more]
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The News About Drug Possession
When it comes to drug possession charges, whether you are guilty of these charges or not, the implications they can have on your life can be very destructive. You could lose your job, cripple your personal relationships, and even find yourself struggling to find a place to live. Fortunately, for anyone facing a drug possession charge, there are things that you can do to fight these charges and clear your good name.
Anyone found in possession of any illegal controlled substance can be charged with drug possession. There are varying degrees of penalties that individuals found in possession of a controlled substance can face, and one of the best things that those charged with drug possession can do is to seek the assistance of an experienced criminal lawyer to help ensure that their rights and interests are appropriately protected. An experienced attorney will evaluate the following points of your arrest, and from there, will help you to devise the strongest defense possible in an attempt to have you cleared of all charges, or at least have the charges against you reduced in severity:
- If you have past criminal records, and what these charges were,
- The amount of drugs you possessed,
- What type of illegal drug you were caught with,
- Other illegal drugs that you had in your person
Often, penalties depend on state laws, and how much of the substance you had in your possession at the time of the arrest, and which drug you are accused of possessing. Simple misdemeanor charges can be given to a person who was charged with marijuana possession if they had less than an ounce in their possession, but in some state the penalty can be heavier, especially when they are put in separate packages which could indicate possible plans for distribution. Additionally, charges and associated penalties are often considerably worse for those with prior arrests.
Charges connected to drug possession can stain your reputation for a long time, even if you have nothing to do with the illegal drugs found in your possession. Once charged with such a crime, make sure you secure the experienced legal representation you need in order to avoid any mistakes that could have devastating effects on the outcome of your case and your future opportunities.
Read MoreNews Update: Filing an Actos Lawsuit Today
Recently, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning to the public about the link between the drug Actos and bladder cancer, spurring a flood of product liability lawsuits against its manufacturer, Takeda Pharmaceuticals, and US distributor Eli Lilly. To date, 3,000 cases have been filed, and the first hearings on these cases began in March 22, 2012.
What is Actos?
Pioglitazone, marketed in the US as Actos, is a medication for Type 2 diabetes to control blood sugar. It replaced Avandia as the most prescribed diabetes medication when Avandia was linked to congestive heart failure. Unfortunately, further research demonstrated that Actos has the undesirable effect of increasing the risk for developing bladder cancer. The studies that would definitively prove the connection between the drug and these health risks are yet to be concluded, which is why Actos still has US Food and Drug Administration approval. It is still available as a prescribed drug in the US. However, it has been pulled out of the French and German markets.
Those who have used Actos and have developed bladder cancer, or close relatives of those who have used Actos and died of bladder cancer, comprise the majority of the 3,000 plaintiffs against Takeda and Eli Lilly. In August 2011, Takeda upgraded its labeling to include a warning regarding the increased risk of developing bladder cancer.
Can an Actos lawsuit still be filed today?
The new Actos label discourages the use of the drug for more than one year, perhaps to limit Takeda's liability. However, bladder cancer develops some time after the use of the drug, so if you took Actos prior to the change in the labeling, and have since developed bladder cancer, you may still be eligible to sue for compensation for related medical bills and the concomitant pain and suffering. A lawyer specializing in this type of litigation would be the best person to advise on whether an Actos lawsuit is warranted for a particular case.
Read MoreUnderstanding Product Liability
When a person buys a product, they should be able to expect that it will be safe to use it reasonably, as intended, or as advertised. This is why they gave their hard-earned dollars to its manufacturer. This is because manufacturers are responsible for the safety of their products as well as the accuracy of their advertising campaigns.
Unfortunately, sometimes manufacturers fail to exercise the proper amount of oversight and produce products that are dangerous, have some sort of defect, or malfunction. When this happens, customers can fall victim to serious injuries through no fault of their own.
Products that are defective or do not work as they should are dangerous, and their manufacturers can be held liable for the injuries they cause. Some examples of product liability include:
- Mispackaged or contaminated food
- Automobiles with defective brakes or airbags
- Toys that present a choking hazard
- Products that cannot be safely used as advertised
Defective products are often recalled quickly, but it is difficult for manufacturers to perform recalls before someone suffers an injury. Consumers should keep an eye on recall lists to make sure the items they purchase are safe to use.
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WordPress, an easy-to-use website building platform, has enjoyed widespread popularity all over the world. It is highly customizable and can create robust websites without using a significant amount of the more complicated aspects of HTML or PHP. WordPress is so popular, current estimates indicate as many as one in six sites use the platform in one way or another.
When just about anything becomes popular on the internet, it gains a lot of attention from hackers. WordPress is no exception, and attacks on WordPress sites are becoming increasingly widespread. Hackers typically brute-force passwords to WordPress accounts that use the default username, admin. Brute-forcing a password means simply trying every possible combination of letters and numbers until the right one is chosen. Because many WordPress accounts use the default username, they are vulnerable to brute-forcing since the second layer of security that comes from having a unique username is not present.
Hackers use compromised accounts and computers to create networks of infected computers that perform distributed denial of service attacks (DDoS). A DDoS attack on a site occurs when hacked computers make thousands of requests to a server, overwhelming it and essentially blocking access to the site.
Experts suggest using complex passwords and advise against using "admin" as the username for WordPress accounts.
Read MoreThe benefits of music lessons at a young age
According to a recent study by the New York Times, there are very real benefits to enrolling your children in music lessons at a young age. For every one of us who was forced to sit through piano lessons every other day for years of our childhood, there may be some very tangible benefits and vindication for our oh-so-overbearing parents.
Studies show that individuals who were enrolled in music lessons (for even as little as two years) showed enhanced brain responses to sound than those who did not have any formal music training. This is encouraging news for individuals who wish to make sure that their children have a solid foundation in the arts, as well as discipline and focus that comes with regular music lessons.
While some parents may wish to hire in-home music tutors, many professional recording studios also offer music lessons to young students. The benefits of these studios are often clear…your child can learn to play an instrument by a professional musician, and often can practice the louder instruments (think drums and electric guitars) in a soundproofed studio…a much better option than your home's living room or dining room!
Read MoreThe Role of a Court Reporter
A court reporter is someone who transcribes spoken or recorded speech during or after court cases and hearings, depositions, and many other types of legal proceedings. They are also sometimes called court stenographers because of the equipment that they use, the stenograph. They can serve a number of clients, from private law firms to government agencies and courts, and even trade associations and meeting planners.
Court reporting can be a very lucrative job, as there are many opportunities that cater to this type of work. If you want to become a court reporter, there are many schools that offer either technical or vocational training. There is even an association called The National Court Reporters Association which supports and lists schools credited in training and offering high quality court stenography programs. However, different states have different requirements for court reporters, so it's wise to know what your state requires in order to get employment fast.
Technological advances give way to many options in court reporting, which is why most court reporting education includes training in both stenography as well as voice writing software. Along with these types of training, classes in English language proficiency are a must, as basic grammar, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation is necessary for the job. Court reporters are also required to learn legal terminology, and some even learn general transcription in order to broaden their scope to medical transcribing. Some states require their court reporters to be notaries, who can legally certify their transcripts as exact accounts of what was said in court proceedings.
Court reporting is not only important for the justice system, it also a great help in any business that requires closed-captioning. With all of these factors in mind, it is clear that court reporting is a career field with great potential for many individuals.
Read MoreRadio Reports: Grapefruits May Warrant Legal Action
Doctors are often regarded as unquestioned experts when it comes to our health; we trust that they know what they are doing, and that they are abreast with the latest developments in their field. Since this is the norm, medical malpractice can be construed when a doctor fails to warn their patients about the food and drink they should avoid when they are on medication.
Common Precautions Prior to Prescription
It is common knowledge that prescription drugs taken in conjunction with substances like alcoholic beverages are usually a no-no. Doctors are also careful to take a patient's medical history before prescribing medication to find out if anything they are already taking or an existing medical condition (i.e. pregnancy, allergies) contraindicates a particular drug. Throughout all of this screening, it is unlikely that a doctor will ever ask if the patient eats grapefruit, but they should.
Drug Interaction With Grapefruit
Recent studies have revealed that grapefruits and certain citrus fruits have a peculiar effect on some prescriptive drugs that can lead to serious medical complications in a patient. This is due to chemicals present in grapefruits – called furanocoumins – that inhibit the breakdown of roughly half the prescription drugs in the market today. This means that the body "stores" the drugs until such time as the inhibiting chemicals have passed through the system. When the small intestines finally do break down the prescription drug, the doses may already be at dangerously high levels.
Some of the more serious side effects of this grapefruit-drug interaction include:
- acute kidney failure
- death
- intestinal bleeding
- muscle damage
- respiratory failure
- weakened immune system
Medical Malpractice?
If a doctor fails to warn a patient taking oxycodone, for example, not to eat grapefruit or drink grapfruit juice and the patient suffers serious side effects, then it is possible that a team of experienced attorneys may be able to make a successful medical malpractice claim. Doctors should always be updated on current medical research. It will depend largely on whether the patient can prove negligence in this instance. If you or someone you know has suffered injury because the attending physician's failure to warn about the dangers of grapefruit, consult with an experienced medical malpractice lawyer.
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Empowering Women and Girls Through Sports Initiative
In February 2012, the U.S. Department of State announced a global effort to engage women and girls through sports.
In February 2012, the U.S. Department of State announced a global effort to engage women and girls through sports. The Empowering Women and Girls Through Sports Initiative mobilizes all of the U.S. Department of State's international sports programming, from Sports Envoys traveling overseas to international Sports Visitors traveling to the United States, to increase the number of women and girls worldwide who are involved in sports. A cornerstone of this initiative, the U.S. Department of State and espnW Global Sports Mentoring Program, connects emerging women leaders from across the globe with their leading American women in sports. Sports diplomacy builds on Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton's vision of "smart power," which embraces the use of a full range of diplomatic tools – in this case sports – to bring people together and foster greater understanding.
U.S. Department of State and espnW Global Sports Mentoring Program
Harnessing the power of mentoring, the Department, in collaboration with espnW, connects international and American women to build capacity and create sports opportunities for underserved women and girls worldwide. In the fall of 2012, 17 women from every region of the world were paired with leading American women who work in a sports-related field for a month-long mentoring program. The successes of this inaugural 2012 Global Sports Mentoring Program will serve as a solid foundation for future years. Participants are identified by U.S. Embassies overseas and may include women who: administer or manage sports programs; manage and/or coach sports teams; work in mid-to-upper management roles for corporations with a sports-related focus; work at non-governmental organizations (NGOs); and specialize in sports journalism and mass communication, sports marketing, and sports medicine.
This mentoring program is a cornerstone of the Department's broader Empowering Women and Girls through Sports Initiative, which aims to increase the number of women and girls worldwide who are involved in sports. It builds on Secretary Clinton's vision of "smart power," which embraces the full range of diplomatic tools—in this case mentoring and sports—to empower women and girls and foster greater understanding.
Sports Envoys
Sports Envoys are current and retired professional athletes, coaches, and sports program administrators who travel overseas on behalf of the Department of State to engage underserved youth-particularly girls and female coaches. They lead clinics and team-building activities, as well as start a dialogue with youth on the importance of education and respect for diversity. In 2012, as part of the Empowering Women and Girls Through Sports Initiative, the Department of State sent 12 American envoys to Argentina, Malaysia, Morocco, and Venezuela to engage with young athletes on the playing field, share their experiences as female athletes in the U.S., and discuss the importance of gender equality and diversity.
Sports Visitors
Sports Visitors are youth and coaches who travel to the United States for a dynamic 10-day program. These sports exchanges provide young people with an opportunity to discover how success in athletics can be applied in the development of life skills and achievement in the classroom and beyond. In 2012, the Department of State brought girls and female coaches from The Bahamas, Egypt, Kazakhstan, Nicaragua, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Thailand, Trinidad & Tobago, Tunisia, Ukraine, and Zimbabwe, to the United States for Sports Visitor exchanges in basketball, soccer, and track and field.
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- Bumping Up Efforts to Empower Women and Girls Worldwide: Gulf Nations Volleyball Coaches
- Celebrating International Women's Day Through Soccer
- Egyptian Soccer Coaches Visit the U.S.
- Empowering Women and Girls Through Sports in Morocco
- Empowering Women and Girls: WNBA Basketball Envoys in Ukraine
- Envoys Tamika Raymond and Kiesha Brown Travel to China
- Sports Diplomacy and Senegal: Empowering Women and Girls through Basketball
- Sports Diplomacy Softball Envoys: A Hit in Nicaragua
- Soccer Envoys Empower Women and Girls in Argentina
- Soccer Envoys Travel to Malaysia
- Soccer in Santiago: Empowering Women and Girls through Sports in Chile
- Track and Field Athletes from the Caribbean Visit the U.S.
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Captain Alex Ovechkin and Jason Chimera also scored while Braden Holtby made 27 saves for the Capitals, who have won seven of their last eight home meetings with the Sabres.
Cody Hodgson tallied twice, rookie Brian Flynn added a goal and Ryan Miller turned aside 20 shots for Buffalo, which fell to 1-3-3 in its last seven.
Ovechkin got Washington on the board just 19 seconds into the game, beating Miller with a snap shot after a faceoff win for his third goal in 11 contests. Hodgson scored 12 seconds into the middle period to forge a tie, but Brouwer put the Capitals ahead for good during a power play as he fired the puck into the top left corner of the net from the right hash marks at 5:06.
Chimera and Johansson tallied 43 seconds apart midway through the session to make it 4-1. Goals by Flynn and Hodgson got the Sabres within one before Perreault sealed the win with 4:55 remaining in the third.
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Here is a quote from Kobe regarding Gasol having to adjust his game to fit needs
"The reality is, I've adjusted, I've never run this many screen-rolls in my entire career. But I've worked on it. I've worked on handling the ball. I've worked on coming off of screens and making plays. I'm used to being in the post much, much more but you have to adjust."
Wouldn't it be nice if our players would take that approach? We constantly complain about roles and lack of development and yet none of that will matter if the player doesn't choose to man up and adjust. That emotional maturity and work ethic is what separates the best from the rest.


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MELT butter in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 45 sec. Add next 3 ingredients; mix well. Spread into prepared pan; cover with chocolate.
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Mrs. Ictal: "Two. They both happened when I was napping on the couch."
Dr. Grumpy: "Okay, then let's try raising your medication dose to..."
Mrs. Ictal: "Oh, we don't need to make any changes. Now I only nap on the bed."
A Blog detailing the insanity of my medical practice and the stupidity of everyday life.
It is logical. You have to admit.
Sorta like the old joke: A guy drinks vodka and coke one night, and wakes up with a hangover. He drinks rum and coke the next night, and wakes up with a hangover. He tries gin and coke the next night, and wakes up with a hangover.
So he swears off coke.
Patient solutions. You have to love the logic.
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well, he is less likley to fall off the bed while seizing I guess.
This is so sad to admit, but I have several relatives that I think have had this exact conversation with their docs.... It makes me fearful for my children that perhaps this gene is lying dormant somewhere in me.
paisley upholstery on that couch?
Actual conversation with a patient ~ "Hey pharmacy guy, my doctor said I have diabetes in my eye. Can't you get him to write for some eyedrops or something? I hate taking pills"
That is truly some amazing logic! I also like ERP's and anon's theories a lot. (Paisley upholstery, hee!)
If you were in academics, based on this case, you could probably get a grant from a mattress maker to study the effect of mattress napping vs. couch napping on the incidence of seizures.
Then again, if the patient didn't need a prescription for a new mattress, they might not want to fund it.
I also felt strongly reminded of the camouflage couch. :)
Because that solves EVERYTHING. Hahaha...
He tries gin and coke the next night, and wakes up with a hangover.
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EDITORIAL | Mayor selection process on track
February 8, 2013 · Updated 3:42 PM
The City of Langley is finally on the right track in selecting a new mayor to replace Larry Kwarsick, but questions remain.
It didn't seem right that the two City Council members in the running, Hal Seligson and Bruce Allen, could interview the others and vote for themselves. This advice from the city's attorney (Brice Disend, not partner Mike Kenyon as reported Wednesday) was short-lived, and a new policy now makes more sense.
When the five mayoral candidates are interviewed in public Feb. 19, Seligson and Allen will be treated like the others. They will have to leave their council seats, join the other candidates and answer inquires directed at them by the three council members who don't want to be mayor: Rene Neff, Doug Allderdice and Jim Sundberg.
It only makes sense that Seligson and Allen not be allowed to vote at all, as the conflict of interest would be obvious. Therefore the three council members not in the running will pick the new mayor.
This raises another question, so far unanswered. If the three unanimously agree on who should be the mayor there's no problem, as three votes constitute a majority of the entire council. But what if there's a split decision? The vote could be 2-1. In that instance, a minority of the total council would make the decision, and that doesn't seem right either.
One theory is that a majority of the three-member quorum is all that will be needed to select a new mayor. Even if true, what if the vote isn't 2-1, but rather 1-1-1.
In that case, it's possible no mayor would be selected. Alas, that doesn't mean taxpayers won't have to pay $53,000 a year for a mayor who doesn't exist. It would just mean that the decision would go to the next level of government, meaning the Island County commissioners.
No doubt this is a hot potato the commissioners would not want tossed their way. But it reminds us that local politics sure is interesting, isn't it?
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Research summary While many business leaders, community members, and policymakers support educational technology initiatives, these same stakeholders increasingly demand evidence of technology's impact on teaching and learning (Kozma & Quellmalz, 1995). Investors and supporters want to know what kind of return they are receiving on their investments. However, technology integration can foster learning environments and activities that help students attain skills not easily measured by traditional methods of assessment. Program evaluation itself has changed over the past 30 years (Heinecke, Blasi, Milman & Washington, 1999). Key to this change is a new focus on multiplicity. Program evaluation now requires multiple methods, measures, criteria, and perspectives, and must satisfy multiple audiences with multiple interests. Learning environments are often part of larger, more complex systems, and evaluation models must reflect this complexity. Some researchers suggest that the components of complex systems -- including technologies, teachers, and social services -- cannot be isolated for study (Honey, Culp & Carrigg, 1999). The outcomes associated with teaching and learning in these systems are also complex and call for sophisticated research strategies. School leaders are faced with the task of measuring and demonstrating the effectiveness of technology with a variety of methods, rubrics, and tools (Bertram, 1999; Heinecke, Blasi, Milman & Washington, 1999; Honey, Culp & Carrigg, 1999). The need for new models. "Evaluating the impact of technology must be based on an understanding of its role in the teaching and learning process" (Rockman, 1998, p. 3.). Kozma and Quellmalz (1995) agree that traditional forms of assessment often fall short when evaluating the impact of information technology. These researchers call for new criteria, measures, and methods of collecting data when the use of different technologies and pedagogies complicates assessment. Projects that attempt to address variables other than student learning, such as improving teacher knowledge and skills or including new classes of participants in the education process, tax traditional assessment even more. Consequently, no single evaluation design can be used in all situations.
While few educators are professional evaluators, they must still make decisions about technology use and methods. Bertram (1999) presents several factors that require new evaluation methods, which include:
Additional factors include new roles teachers and students assume when using educational technology, scale effects, technical characteristics, and the limitations of access (Bertram, 1999).
In a review of district information technology plans, Mojkowski (1999) noted many that proposed evaluation indicators based on measuring student test results or related to the technology infrastructure, such as counting the number of computers and Internet connections. He suggests that more valuable indicators are changes in student learning opportunities, engagement in learning activities, and attention to higher order or complex thinking. He contends that districts should focus on developing a deeper understanding of the impact technology has on students' experiences.
Further reasons for new evaluation models include the need for administrators to use data-driven decision-making models to build support for their programs (Benson, Peltier, & Matranga, 1999), to evaluate how teachers are guiding student interactions in technology-based activities (Caverly, Peterson, & Mandeville, 1997), to combat high attrition rates in distance education settings (Dominguez & Ridley, 1999), and to evaluate potential problems early and guide further evaluation efforts (Quinones & Kirshstein, 1998).
The National Forum on Assessment (1995) developed seven principles for student assessment systems. The primary purpose of assessment is to improve student learning, and assessment for other purposes should support student learning. Assessments should be fair to all students. Communications about assessment should be regular and clear, and assessment systems should be reviewed and improved regularly (National Forum on Assessment, 1995).
Demonstrated outcomes. Some stakeholders still hold schools to more traditional measurements, such as standardized test scores, as indicators of impact. Many argue that measures such as standardized tests are not reliable indicators of the impact of technology (Coley, Cradler & Engel, 1997; Ellett, 1998; Heinecke et al, 1999; Kosakowski, 1998; Kozma & Quellmalz, 1995; Lanier, 1997; Mojkowski, 1999; Rockman, 1998; Wiggins, 1997). If you are faced with providing evidence that technology can impact student achievement positively, the literature does offer support.
Coley, Cradler, and Engel (1997) summarize findings from numerous studies on the impact of technology. Drill-and-practice and computer-assisted instruction (CAI) have demonstrated positive gains in student achievement, and there is evidence that a variety of specific applications lead to improvements in student performance, student motivation, and teacher satisfaction. At least a dozen meta-analyses involving over 500 studies have demonstrated positive impact of computer-based instruction.
Students in all subject areas and at all levels also usually learn more and at a more rapid pace using CAI (Kosakowski, 1998). CAI can be more cost effective in achieving equivalent gains from strategies, such as tutoring, reduced class size, or increased instruction time. Kosakowski also reports that students using CAI feel greater self-esteem and feel more successful, motivated to learn, and self-confident.
Mann and Shafer (1997) conducted one of the largest studies on the effects of educational technology. The preponderance of their data -- quantitative, qualitative, longitudinal, and anecdotal -- suggests that increased technology "supports, facilitates, and encourages student achievement" (1997, p.22). When they studied five counties in New York, they found that the percentage of high school students passing the math state Regents exam increased by an average of 7.5 percent, and those passing the English state Regents exam increased by an average of 8.8 percent. They also found that 42% of the variation in math scores and 12% of the variation in English scores could be explained by the addition of technology in the school.
Some researchers (Heinecke et al, 1999) suggest that analyses of the relationship between technology and student learning depend upon how both student learning and technology are defined. These researchers accept studies revealing a positive relationship between certain types of technology and increased student learning -- if student learning is defined as the retention of basic skills and content information as demonstrated through standardized tests. However, if student learning goes beyond the simple relationship between a student, a computer, and a test to include engaging in critical and higher-order thinking skills and problem-based inquiry then research has been less successful in demonstrating that technology can support these more advanced behaviors. Performance-based assessments supported by technology must be developed to measure the greater impact on student learning (Heinecke et al., 1999).
Grades and test scores are not the only measures of success. Improvement can take on many forms and can include performance of teachers, administrators and other staff; improvement of programs and services to students, parents, and the community; and improved ability of the school community to accomplish its mission (Stronge, 1997).
Teachers trained in the use of multimedia noted additional outcomes not necessarily tied to grades (Wise & Groom, 1996). These teachers noted that multimedia increased student interest more than lecture alone and resulted in greater student attention. While some students became excited by the multimedia, others were merely entertained. All were more alert and attentive, however. One surprising positive outcome was reported from observing teachers incorporating technology in their classroom. Teachers often encountered difficulties or frustrations during their daily use of technology, having to solve minor technical difficulties or resort to alternate plans. Observing their teachers facing and overcoming these difficulties, students learned lessons about problem solving and decision making and also learned that setbacks in technology are common (Wise & Groom, 1996).
Honey, Culp, and Carrigg (1999) believe that the impact of technology on teaching and learning must be understood in context. These researchers present several lessons learned, including the roles that specific technologies can play in the education process and technology's powerful ability to connect schools with the greater community. They suggest that research strategies and questions must be defined in terms of challenges in education rather than the capabilities of technologies. Most importantly, they note that research focused on change cannot be done at a distance, and that change must be understood within the context of each school community.
Variables. The unique influences of technology upon teaching and learning suggest that unique variables for study are needed. The U. S. Department of Education has developed a useful guide for educators faced with evaluating technology in their schools. An Educator's Guide to Evaluating the Use of Technology in Schools and Classrooms is available online (http://www.ed.gov/pubs/EdTechGuide/).
One important variable to consider is the stage of implementation of the technology initiative. Schools often go through stages of technology implementation that may limit the scope of effects to be found. Schools need time to purchase and install hardware and software, train teachers on technology-related skills, and help them integrate technology into the curriculum. Effects may not be apparent in the short run of six months to a year; evaluations over several years might better demonstrate impact (Candiotti & Clarke, 1999; Heinecke et al, 1999). Evaluation designs should be longitudinal and account for these stages.
Several researchers suggest observable variables for study such as changes in disciplinary referrals, homework assignment completion, college attendance rates, and increases in job offers (Heinecke et al, 1999). Similar variables related to networked technologies include the number and roles of people who become involved in the school system due to technology integration and changes in times and places of instructional activities (Kozma & Quellmalz, 1995). Other variables may be less tangible.
Ellett (1998) suggests a shift in focus from test scores as outcomes to the active process of student learning. This process involves interactions among students, and between students and teachers. The social process of learning requires looking at technology use in context and as influenced by the variables of classroom organization, the socio-cultural setting of the school, and pedagogical methods employed by teachers (Honey, Culp & Carrigg, 1999).
Sophisticated measures must be located or developed to evaluate outcomes such as changes in higher order thinking, communication, research, and social skills. Additional outcomes may include perceptions from teachers and students about the implementation and quality of a program as well as effects of the program on community and family participation (Heinecke et al, 1999).
Kozma and Quellmalz (1995) suggest that new distributed and distance-based educational settings will require teachers and students to demonstrate new skills and competencies that may be measured and studied. Due to the growing amount of information available, teachers may be assessed in terms of how well they help students find and evaluate this information and their facility with integrating technology into their teaching. Teachers must also be able to develop, monitor, and assess collaborative efforts among their students, as well as collaborate with colleagues. Student outcomes in network-based projects include in-depth knowledge of subject matter, demonstration of higher-order thinking skills, progress in self-monitoring strategies, and collaborative skills.
Strategies. Developing new assessment measures is a daunting task for school leaders already faced with many commitments. Evaluation models exist that you may apply or adapt in your own school. Wiggins (1997) describes his vision of a school in which assessment is indistinguishable from the teaching and learning process. Common activities, such as note taking and dialogues between teachers and students, become opportunities for assessment, as do such alternate assessments as digital portfolios and simulations. Knowledge about these alternate forms of assessment can help you develop a truer picture of the impact of technology in your own school.
Honey, Culp, and Carrigg (1999) suggest that technology should not be viewed as a solution in isolation but rather as an integral part of curricular initiatives. Research with this systemic focus should be process-oriented and focused on change rather than just doing better within an older framework. Teachers must be partners in the process and must be able to exhibit a sense of ownership in both the innovation and the research process.
Kozma and Quellmalz (1995) describe cluster evaluation as a method to help researchers assess diverse network-based programs. Cluster evaluation groups projects with similar features in an effort to economize the use of instruments and measures. Significant characteristics that can be used to cluster projects are primary goals, major educational approaches, audience, contexts of use, technology used, linkages of schools to exterior resources, and the resources with which the project was developed.
Several other projects describe strategies to evaluate innovative technology programs. These include feedback in the form of daily class surveys or small group sessions (Shaeffer & Farr, 1993), a technology-based classroom observation instrument (Gearhart, Herman, Baker, Novak & Whittaker, 1990), and an instrument designed to measure the degree of constructivist orientation to classroom pedagogy based on available technology resources (Moersch, 1996-97).
Using technology for assessment. Technology itself can create, store, analyze and support assessment. Bahr and Bahr (1997) present a long list of procedures and equipment that can facilitate educational assessment. These technologies can be utilized for student assessment and they also create artifacts that represent measures of impact. Procedures include:
Hardware and software that can be utilized for assessment include videoconferencing equipment (which can help with conducting screening interviews), computer-based scoring (which not only accelerates the scoring process, but reduces errors often associated with hand-scoring), expert diagnostic systems, and test development software (Bahr & Bahr, 1997).
Sophisticated applications that adapt to user responses can reflect not only current goals and achievement, but also data from past performances, which may be used as benchmarks for comparison. Student achievement can be compared against performance standards and benchmarks rather than the performance of others. Databases that track artifacts of student contact and achievement provide a trail of data to help school leaders make informed decisions not only about individual students but about global variables related to school programs as a whole (Wiggins, 1997).
Realizing the potential. Kozma and Quellmalz (1995) perhaps describe the potential for data creation, storage, and analysis by networked technologies best. These technologies automatically gather and store data. You can use them to analyze this data by monitoring access, types of use, and user reactions, both to assess final impact and support formative changes in the program's design and features to better achieve desired goals.
Interactions between staff, professional development activities, and elements of the curriculum all leave artifacts on a digital network that can be described and analyzed. Interactions can be analyzed by the number of participants, frequency of interactions, composition of groups, and focus of discussion. Curriculum can be judged for quality, alignment with standards, and compared to student achievement data. Teachers can further benefit from networked technologies by utilizing templates for notebooks, journals, and lesson plans -- all of which can be captured in a standard form for ease of analysis by evaluators. Students, too, will leave artifacts on a digital network for possible analysis. Data can include frequency data on which resources students access and how often they are accessed. Logs of how students interact with each other, their teachers, and outside experts can be stored, and analyses of these interactions may provide insights into the depth of student reasoning, understanding of course content, and how well students collaborate with others (Kozma & Quellmalz, 1995).
The assessment puzzle is a convoluted one. As schools become better versed in the capabilities and practices supported by educational technologies, the technologies themselves can support school leaders as they evaluate the impact of technology, make better-informed decisions, and communicate this impact to stakeholders.
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MARTIN, Tenn. – Continuing their successful spring season, the East Mississippi Community College men's rodeo team posted a second straight third-place team finish this past weekend at the 44th Annual Spring College Rodeo hosted by the University of Tennessee at Martin at the Ned Ray McWherter Agricultural Complex and N.W. (Doc) Robinson Arena. Along with the Lions' third-place team showing, EMCC freshman cowgirl Kellie Hailey claimed all-around individual honors to lead the Lady Lions to a fourth-place team finish. The former Central Academy product accounted for all of EMCC's 215 team points on the women's side with a second-place effort in the goat tying event and a fifth-place finish in the barrel racing competition. In the men's competition, the Lions scored most of their 270 team points in the calf roping event. Freshman cowboy Martin Walker, of Belzoni, earned 150 points for his first-place finish in the event, which included a time of 8.2 seconds in the short-go round. Fellow EMCC freshmen Scooter Scarbrough and Marshall Harrison, both from Florence, also placed in calf roping. Freshman Ethan Bobo, of Carthage, was responsible for EMCC's other 70 points with a fifth-place showing in steer wrestling. The top two men's teams in the Ozark Region of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association maintained their respective spots atop the regional standings with Missouri Valley College edging host UT Martin by 15 points, 795-780. With their third-place finish at UT Martin, the EMCC Lions now trail Southern Arkansas University by just five points (2195-2190) for third place in the current Ozark Region men's team overall standings. EMCC opened the spring slate with a runner-up team finish at the Cossatot Community College rodeo in Texarkana, Ark. UTM and MVC switched places in the women's competition as host UT Martin out-scored Missouri Valley, 495-325, to take the team title and gain ground on front-running Southern Arkansas among the regional team standings. For the season, EMCC's Hailey takes over the No. 1 spot in the women's all-around category for the Ozark Region with 778.33 cumulative points. For the Lions, Scarbrough and Bobo presently stand fourth regionally in the calf roping and steer wrestling events, respectively, with composite point totals of 375 and 350. The ninth stop on the NIRA's Ozark Region 2011-12 rodeo slate is set for this week (April 19-21) in Senatobia. The Landers-Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep Ranger Rodeo will begin Thursday evening at the Northwest Mississippi Community College Multipurpose Arena. The main event, presented by America's Best Value Inn and Delta Power Sports, will begin at 7:30 p.m. each night during the three-day event. |


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The Eagles finished off the non-district portion of their schedule with an exciting 34-29 victory over Tyler Lee on Friday night.
The Eagles rushed for 280 yards, and the defense forced 3 turnovers in the victory.
Head coach Steve Warren says his team needed a tough test before district play, and they got it from the Red Raiders.
Abilene High opens the 2009 District 3-5A season on the road against Burleson. Both the Eagles and the Elks are undefeated.


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