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Jennifer Crockett is the 2012 Mom Congress Delegate for Kentucky. She is married and has two daughters – Sarah, 8 and Emma, 4. Jenn works full time as a human resources specialist for the Federal government, and serves as the PTA President for her daughter's elementary school. She is an education and work-life advocate, and has a passion for family engagement, education policy/news and work-life balance.
What book is currently on your nightstand? The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins.
School Involvement: I have been a parent in Fayette County Public Schools, Lexington, KY since 2008, when my oldest daughter entered Kindergarten. From day one, I have been involved and engaged: attending PTA meetings, volunteering in the school by reading to the class, lending a helping hand at school events and programs, and actively participating in parent-teacher conferences. I have served as Communications and Newsletter chair and President for my local PTA. I also serve as Communications Chair for Kentucky's 16th District PTA. In December, I was one of 10 moms in the country selected to attend the National PTA Grassroots Advocacy Training of Trainers in Alexandria, Virginia. I also completed grassroots advocacy training in Kentucky.
One thing that is going great in education in your state: We recently received a NCLB waiver and implemented common core standards. These pose challenges, but overall will enhance education in Kentucky, therefore leading to better educated children and a stronger workforce for our state.
One thing you wish could be improved in education in your state: Outreach to lower income schools and students, such as those in lower income areas, homeless families and their children, and families and children in Eastern Kentucky (branded for being lower income and non-educated).
Your favorite teacher (and why): Mr. Ryan, High School English Literature. He had a great emphasis on public speaking and speech writing. We would read a novel, then write and present a speech on how that novel affected us. His emphasis on public speaking still resonates with me today.
Favorite quote: "If you can dream it, you can do it" – Walt Disney
Favorite school lunch as a child: One packed by my mother.
Favorite subject in school (and why): Any social science (social studies, economics, psychology, sociology); I have always been intrigued by people and the many cultures and economies of the world. I was a foreign exchange student in Bolivia, South America upon graduation from high school. I spent 7 months in Bolivia and learned to speak, read and write Spanish fluently.
Biggest wish for your kids: To be great scholars and find/do what they love!
Most rewarding/challenging stage of parenthood thus far (and why): I feel that I am currently living the most rewarding and challenging stages simultaneously. The preschooler age is very rewarding and I currently have a 4-year-old preschooler. This is rewarding to me in that they still rely on you for pretty much everything, but are constantly learning and looking to you to teach and guide them. These are still the formative years, and that to me is a very rewarding time. My 8-year-old, on the other hand, is in 3rd grade, which has been her most challenging school year yet. Not only is the work more difficult for her this year, but we also changed to common core standards and have undergone that challenge. My husband and I have really been involved with her homework and schoolwork, more so than previous years, as this is the first year it has been absolutely necessary. We came up with a creative approach to share the responsibility by assigning one parent as the Reading/English parent and one as the Math parent. I am the Reading/English (and all others besides math). This approach has proven to be successful for our daughter this year.


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Kith NYC gets together with Quintin for the new year and presents the Just Denim Aztec Caps. Available in two colorways, Indigo/Green and Sky/Red, the caps feature denim uppers, a 3D "Just" embroidery on the front panels, and the brims feature Aztec patterns.
Priced at 50 USD, the Kith NYC x Quintin Just Denim Aztec Hats are releasing at Kith NYC today.

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Except as otherwise provided in subsection (c), a governmental entity obtaining the contents of communications, records, or other information under section 2702, 2703, or 2704 of this title shall pay to the person or entity assembling or providing such information a fee for reimbursement for such costs as are reasonably necessary and which have been directly incurred in searching for, assembling, reproducing, or otherwise providing such information. Such reimbursable costs shall include any costs due to necessary disruption of normal operations of any electronic communication service or remote computing service in which such information may be stored.
The amount of the fee provided by subsection (a) shall be as mutually agreed by the governmental entity and the person or entity providing the information, or, in the absence of agreement, shall be as determined by the court which issued the order for production of such information (or the court before which a criminal prosecution relating to such information would be brought, if no court order was issued for production of the information).
The requirement of subsection (a) of this section does not apply with respect to records or other information maintained by a communications common carrier that relate to telephone toll records and telephone listings obtained under section 2703 of this title. The court may, however, order a payment as described in subsection (a) if the court determines the information required is unusually voluminous in nature or otherwise caused an undue burden on the provider.
(Added Pub. L. 99–508, title II, § 201[(a)], Oct. 21, 1986, 100 Stat. 1866; amended Pub. L. 100–690, title VII, § 7061, Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4404.)
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A lesser known perk of porn proffers a particularly profuse pay-out if you live clear across the country: frequent flyer miles.
Unfortunately, I rarely get booked on the same airline twice.
On my last trip to LA, I cashed in the entirety of my meager American Airlines account to book myself an extra day at a cheap motel in one of LA's sketchier parts of town. What can I say? It reminded me of home.
Horny porn star, a sun-drenched California January and a king-size bed. . . Let me stop your imagination from taking you too far. A balls-to-the-wall motel fuck-fest was not in the cards. Nary a soul in SOCAL managed to satisfy lil' Colby's thirst for adventure. "The art of cruising", online and otherwise, has never been my forté-- particularly in the city of angels. I only get laid on camera these days. Thank god there was a handy black box to shut myself in and cry the pain away. . .
Jumping on the bed also seemed to do the trick.
Who knew you could have so much fun in a pillow fight for one.
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This update to the original iPhone adds 3G data, GPS, and a new shape on the back side. An updated OS supports third-party software, plus corporate email, sync, and VPN features. Other features are similar, including a large multi-touch display, full web browser, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, iPod music player, 2 megapixel camera, and up to 16 GB of internal memory.
iPhone features the most revolutionary user interface since the mouse. It's an entirely new interface based on a large multi-touch display and innovative new software that lets you control everything using only your fingers. So you can glide through albums with Cover Flow, flip through photos and email them with a touch, or zoom in and out on a section of a web page — all by simply using iPhone's multi-touch display.
Intelligent Keyboard iPhone's full QWERTY soft keyboard lets you easily send and receive SMS messages in multiple sessions, and the keyboard is predictive, so it prevents and corrects mistakes, making it easier and more efficient to use than the small plastic keyboards on many smart phones.
The iPhone 3G comes certified unlocked, which means that you cause use this 3G iPhone with any GSM network worldwide.
Apple iPhone 3G Technical Specs
You activate your iPhone in a whole new way using iTunes right on your computer. All you need is a PC or Mac, a credit card, access to the Internet and an email address.
The credit approval for your AT&T service also happens on your computer. It's part of activating through iTunes, but if you'd rather have your credit pre-approved before you leave the store, an AT&T store representative can help you with that.
You will also select an available plan during activation.
To use iPhone, you'll need to sign up for a 2-year service agreement or a renewed 2-year service agreement if you're an existing AT&T wireless customer.
The plans start at $59.99 and include Visual Voicemail and Unlimited Data with both email and web plus texting. You can browse the Internet and send emails as often as you like without being charged extra.
You'll choose your plan during the activation process.
If you're an existing AT&T wireless customer and you want to keep your current voice plan, you just need to add a data plan for iPhone. (This may replace your current data plan.) Data plans for iPhone give you Visual Voicemail, SMS Text Messaging bundles, and Unlimited Data, which includes both email and web, all for as little as $20.
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Roasted Radish and Herbed Ricotta Omelet
by Erin Alderson
Roasting radishes may be one of my favorite spring treats. The bite of raw radishes gives way to a sweet, earthy flavor once they've spent some time in the oven. An omelet might seem like an odd pairing for these radishes, but I love the roasted radish flavor alongside eggs and herbs.
When I was in college and trying to eat healthier after my freshman year of binging on all the things the cafeteria had to offer (I'm looking at you, chocolate chip pancakes smothered with butter and whipped cream), I turned to eating egg white omelets most mornings. The same guy would always be manning the omelet station (he was pretty legendary) and I studied his technique, every day.
I have this intense studying to thank for my ability to make omelets with ease. With proper equipment -- namely an 8-inch non-stick skillet and sturdy spatula, along with a good-sized pat of butter -- an omelet comes together fairly quick and can be filled with so many good things.
For this omelet in particular, I recommend making or finding fresh ricotta. Also, I prefer the mellow flavor of the French breakfast radish, but I've found roasting some of the other, more common varieties work as well.
Roasted Radish and Herbed Ricotta Omelet Recipe
Serves 2.
1 cup thinly-sliced French breakfast radishes, or other radish variety
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh whole-milk ricotta
2 teaspoons minced fresh chives
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
1 teaspoon minced fresh flat leaf parsley, plus extra for topping
4 large or extra-large eggs
2 tablespoons whole milk
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon butter
Roasted Radish and Herbed Ricotta Omelet Recipe Steps
To roast the radishes, preheat the oven to 400 F.
Toss the radishes with the olive oil and salt. Spread in a thin layer in a roasting dish and bake until soft and tender, 10 to 12 minutes (any longer and you may end up with radish chips).
In a small bowl, combine the ricotta with the minced herbs.
To make the omelet, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Heat 1/2 tablespoon of butter in an 8-inch non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Pour in half the egg mixture and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, allowing the bottom to set slightly. Run a spatula under the edges, lifting up and tilting the pan to allow uncooked eggs to run under the cooked part. Continue to do this until the majority of the egg is set. Carefully flip the omelet and remove from heat.
Spread half the ricotta mixture over half of the omelet and sprinkle with half of the radishes. Fold the omelet over the filling and sprinkle with a few more roasted radish slices and minced parsley.
Repeat to make the second omelet. Serve both omelets immediately.
Healthy Omelet Recipe, American Cuisine
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Current Initiatives
The Mathematics and Science Education Center of Aurora University
Aurora University and the Institute for Collaboration are creating an alternative model for mathematics and science education that includes an innovative STEM Partnership School on the AU campus.
MyTime After-School Program
Developed and supported by the City of Aurora, Communities In Schools, and public and private organizations, MyTime serves more than 1,000 students from Aurora elementary and middle school students every afternoon. The free program engages students in positive activities in academics, fine arts, recreation and community service. Approximately 120 AU undergraduate students are employed as activity leaders, building their resumés as they prepare for careers in fields such as education and social work.
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Established in collaboration with the Kane County Health Department, the council promotes the agenda of the Making Kane County Fit for Kids initiative. Comprised of members of the Institute for Collaboration Community Leaders Committee, the council is working to reduce childhood obesity through programs promoting wellness and health with the goal of making Kane County residents the healthiest in the state by 2020.
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The Institute collaboration model includes six steps for creating new programs:
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The Department of Public Health should have delayed the medical marijuana program until it had in place a system for fairly and rigorously vetting all applicants.
We were pleased to see that Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo has called for the Department of Public Health to rescind its provisional licenses for medical marijuana.
As we have said from the outset, DPH should have delayed the medical marijuana program until it had in place a system for fairly and rigorously vetting all applicants. But under Commissioner Cheryl Bartlett, what we have instead is a deeply flawed process that reeks of cronyism and ineptitude, and it has left the Massachusetts taxpayers open to expensive civil suits. We won't be surprised to learn of criminal charges down the line either.
We're amazed that an agency that has suffered through two high-profile scandals in recent years evaded all attempts at transparency. First, Bartlett refused to release the names of those who would serve on the committee charged with vetting the applicants. Then, she refused to release the applications themselves before the licenses were awarded. Now she refuses to release the method by which DPH scored each applicant.
Worst of all, Bartlett didn't recuse herself from the process until 10 days before licenses were announced, even though she had contributed to applicant and former U.S. Rep. William Delahunt's political action committee and held two fundraisers for him in 2005 and 2006. Delahunt was awarded three of the 20 licenses and received the highest scores. Now he plans to funnel 50 percent of the dispensaries' millions in revenue to one of his businesses, Triple M Management Co. LLC.
Then there are those applicants who falsified their applications, claiming local support, but letters of support were never vetted by the committee, so the media was left to disclose that to the public. There are numerous questions about the credentials of those who will run the day-to-day operations of the dispensaries because little is known about them and DPH didn't ask. We could go on.
While Gov. Deval Patrick should have been the one to call for a do-over – he told the media to "relax" – we're glad to see DeLeo demonstrate true leadership and call for DPH to rescind the entire process.
After all, Massachusetts taxpayers aren't dopes.
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Here's How Carl Icahn Made $800 Million in 6 Months
Tom Gara has details on a smart Netflix investment that netted investor Carl Icahn nearly a billion dollars in six months. Photo: Getty Images.
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Block Corruption II
March 5, 2012 1 Comment
As mentioned before, we've had a block corruption that hadn't yet caused any problems in production but was causing issues for our 11g upgrade rehearsals with the datapump export/import stage.
Because it wasn't causing any problems in production, the approach to addressing it was somewhat relaxed!
But what this issue did demonstrate was big concerns over the amount of redo that this system generates in a day – 500 GB – and how that volume of redo restricts the practicalities and ability to respond for a physical recovery of the problem, particularly as we only thing we knew was the recovery had happened at some point since 1st January 2012.
Fortunately we were able to identify that:
- Only one block in one partition of one table was affected
And we could say with a high degree of confidence that:
- That two rows in this one block were affected by the corruption and
- We could get the values from these two row from one of the uat databases and that the data hadn't changed since.
In other words, we could resolve this corruption with a manual, logical approach.
For example, cross-referencing a block dump to see how the block is corrupted, I could get all the rows in this one block that haven't been affected using something like this:
SELECT DBMS_ROWID.ROWID_ROW_NUMBER(rowid) , t.* FROM trade PARTITION (p_01) t WHERE rowid >= DBMS_ROWID.ROWID_CREATE (1,98381,24,1093595,0) AND rowid < DBMS_ROWID.ROWID_CREATE (1,98381,24,1093596,0) AND rowid NOT IN ('AAAYBNAAYAAEK/bAAR','AAAYBNAAYAAEK/bAAT');
So, the approach for this manual fix was along the lines of:
1. Create an empty copy of the affected table.
CREATE TABLE repaired_table TABLESPACE .... AS SELECT * FROM TRADE WHERE 1 = 2;
2. Copy all the data apart from this one block into the new table
INSERT INTO repaired_table SELECT * FROM trade PARTITION (P_01) WHERE rowid < DBMS_ROWID.ROWID_CREATE (1,98381,24,1093595,0) UNION ALL SELECT * FROM trade PARTITION (P_01) WHERE rowid >= DBMS_ROWID.ROWID_CREATE (1,98381,24,1093596,0);
3. Insert rows from block that were ok (double checked via block dump)
INSERT INTO TRADE SELECT t.* FROM trade PARTITION (p_01) t WHERE rowid >= DBMS_ROWID.ROWID_CREATE (1,98381,24,1093595,0) AND rowid < DBMS_ROWID.ROWID_CREATE (1,98381,24,1093596,0) AND rowid NOT IN ('AAAYBNAAYAAEK/bAAR','AAAYBNAAYAAEK/bAAT');
4. Insert good versions of the corrupted rows extracted from an older UAT database.
5. Create mirror of local indexes on copy table
6. Partition exchange without validation including indexes
7. Rebuild global indexes on original table
8. Do stuff with stats if you needed to (we recovered stats from a stats backup table)
At this point, table REPAIRED_TRADE now has the corrupt block allocated.
Even if we drop the table, DBVERIFY still reports the corrupt block as it has not been formatted.
This is normal as the block will not be formatted until it is taken off the freelist and used by a new segment.
For completeness, we wanted to get this block formatted.
Because we did not drop table REPAIRED_TRADE we know where this block is.
1. TRUNCATE TABLE repaired_trade REUSE STORAGE;
2. Drop the indexes on this table that we wanted for ease of partition exchange
3. Create trigger to tell us when we format the block in question:
CREATE OR REPLACE TRIGGER corrupt_trigger AFTER INSERT ON repaired_trade REFERENCING OLD AS p_old NEW AS new_p FOR EACH ROW DECLARE e_corrupt EXCEPTION; BEGIN IF (DBMS_ROWID.ROWID_BLOCK_NUMBER(:new_p.rowid)=1093595) AND (DBMS_ROWID.ROWID_RELATIVE_FNO(:new_p.rowid)=24) THEN RAISE e_corrupt; END IF; EXCEPTION WHEN e_corrupt THEN RAISE_APPLICATION_ERROR(-20000, 'Corrupt block has been formatted'); END; /
4. Reinsert data into this table from original TRADE table
INSERT INTO repaired_trade SELECT * FROM trade;
5. Repeat 4 if necessary, i.e. until we get the exception then
6. DROP TABLE repaired_trade;
At this point, DBVERIFY will no longer report that there is a corrupt block.


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Taco Bueno To Open Two Locations In The American Airlines Center
Feb 20, 2013, 12:15 ET
DALLAS, Feb. 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Buenoheads will have something to cheer about beginning February 20 when two Taco Bueno® concession stands open for business inside the American Airlines Center, just in time for the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Orlando Magic.
The two concession stands are the first sites in the company's 46-year history to open inside a sporting and entertainment arena. They also mark the first new store openings of 2013, and bring to 176 the total number of sites for the Dallas-based Mexican quick-service restaurant.
"Not only will Buenoheads be able to enjoy their favorite Mexican food while watching their favorite teams, but we'll be sharing our 'It's More Bueno' experience with fans from across the nation," said Ramon Torres, SVP of Operations at Taco Bueno. "We're very proud to have a presence in a nationally prestigious arena in our headquarters city."
The new locations are located near the East and West entrances on the AAC's Plaza Level. "The menu items will be many of the same items we serve in our stand-alone restaurants including our made-on-site salsa, pico de gallo, guacamole, refried beans and chips," said Kim Hennig, Chief Marketing Officer for Taco Bueno.
Taco Bueno is a Mexican quick-service restaurant that promises to deliver an "It's More Bueno" experience. The tagline signifies a commitment to constantly provide guests an enhanced experience from the moment they initially interact with a menu of freshly prepared items.
Founded in 1967 in Abilene, Texas, Taco Bueno is committed to the freshest, highest quality and a unique authentic Mexican food experience. Today Taco Bueno boasts 176 locations in seven states with the majority located in Texas, and Oklahoma. The company is privately owned by Palladium Equity Partners. Find out more about Taco Bueno by logging on to www.tacobueno.com and follow us on Facebook.
Since opening in July 2001, the American Airlines Center continuously sets new standards for sports and entertainment. Its grand complex with sweeping vistas and inviting passages comprise five concourses, 142 luxury suites and rooms for 20,000 basketball fans or 18,532 hockey fans. The American Airlines Center was ranked number three in US arena tickets sales in 2012 and consistently continues to bring legendary artists ranging from Justin Bieber to Eric Clapton. For more information regarding the American Airlines Center, please go to www.americanairlinescenter.com
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"Cuernavaca" is a Pseudopod Original. "I'd like the audience to ask themselves what 'belief' means to them, and whether they think the things we believe in can protect us from a world that doesn't seem to believe in much at all."
JOHN M. DEISINGER is a writer from Milwaukee who lives in Michigan. He blogs at JohnMDeisinger.com
Your reader – Luis Moreno – is an actor from New York City. He holds an MFA in acting from Columbia University, and you can learn more about him at his website, luismorenotheactor.com. He loves recording audiobooks, and does so for many publishers; his narration work can be found on Audible and other commercial platforms.
Luis' audio producer is the impeccable Branan Edgans (whom you last heard reading on Pseudopod in The Influence Of Thomas Glittio. Dan Powell is a podcast producer, audio engineer and sound designer. He is one half of Dead Signals, the production team between found-footage horror podcast Archive 81 and their more recent sci-fi adventure story, The Deep Vault. He can be tweeted @stereophobe.
And we would also like to thank Chris and Rob at BrickShop Audio in Industry City, Brooklyn for the recording help!
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Info on Anders Manga's album can be found here.
"Morelos state, as you know, is the crucible of the People's Revolution. This was where the Grito de Dolores found its most fervent listeners. This was the homeland of Zapata, who I rode with and followed. You should have seen the landlord's faces when we asked them for the taxes. When we burned their fields of sugar cane, so that the campesinos could plow them fresh and plant corn and peppers. They squealed like pigs in hot grease. How they threatened us, with their army, with their policemen, with their money, with their God. And all of this is to say nothing of the ones whose houses we burned.
But excuse me. My point is, I know the land well. The mountains that separate the city from the Distrito to the north. The patchwork fields, the lakes and small forests, where the peasants trap snakes for meat and smoke little green cigars. You are a peninsulare, of course, yes? You would have been lost, camarada. Your Spanish might serve you well in Monterrey or Madrid, but you'd be lost in the cornfields. The tongue of conquered peoples lives there still, it's more Nahua than nacionale down there."


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Hey everyone,
Not sure how active the iriver forums are anymore but I'll post here and hopefully someone might be able to give me a hand
I own a 4GB T60SE and it's a great little player. Prefer it to ipod especially while driving at it's much easier to navigate/switch from .mp3 to .mp3 or utlilize the study mode feature while driving using the buttons as opposed to having to take eyes off the road to use the touch screen on a ipod..
Ok so I didn't use my iriver for about 3-4 weeks and when I went to turn it on it started up ok. The iriver logo came on but after that it shut off and then nothing. I turned it on again and same thing. The iriver logo screen came on but nothing after that. It just turned off.
Normally when I turn it on, the iriver logo comes up and the word scanning music file comes up underneath and then the player moves to the next screen where i can play the music etc..
I've tried different sets of batteries and I get the same result. The player hasn't been physically damaged or dropped ever so I'm ruling out any malfunction due to that.
I hooked up the player via USB cable to my computer and when I hook it up the message bubble appears in the bottom right corner of Windows saying that a USB device has been connected. The mp3 player screen says USB Ready. I then go into My Computer and an external device drive icon called Removable Disk shows up. In Windows 7 I double click on the drive icon and I get an error message saying 'Please insert a disk into Removable Disk E:\' In Windows XP I don't get that error message but instead the dirve folder shows up and it is completely empty. No playlist folders no nothing.
I right click on the drive and go to properties and in both Windows 7 and XP the followiing appears: Under the General tab it says Type: Removable Disk, File System: Unknown Used Space: 0 bytes 0 bytes Free Space: 0 bytes 0 bytes Capacity 0 bytes 0 bytes In the tools tab I clicked on the Error-checking button and get the following message: The dick check could not be performed because Windows can't access the disk. Under the Harware tab in Device status line item it says: This device is working properly
Just for the hell of it when I right click on the drive and select the option to format an error message pops up saying: There is no disk in drive E: Insert a disk, and then try again.
So......was wondering if any of you guys have encountered this problem? Any thoughts on what steps I should take next? Any help would be appreciated. Cheers guys
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Admit it, no matter how old you are, you can still remember what the bell sounded like at your school.
You can still remember pushing your way through the hallways to your next class, the sound of the chalk squeaking against the chalkboard or the minute hand ticking on the clock in your math class that you swore ran slower than every other clock in the building.
But that was then. Khan Academy is now.
Online learning on steroids, Khan Academy is a one-world schoolhouse that teaches thousands of free lessons on everything from algebra to medieval history to the fiscal cliff through YouTube. It is skyrocketing in popularity, sparking controversy and fundamentally challenging the very notion of education in the 21st century.
"What we're tackling right now is the learning side," said founder Sal Khan. "How can we democratize the knowledge so that anyone can get to the level they want to."
WATCH: Take One of Sal Khan's Lessons
Khan founded the non-profit Khan Academy kind of by accident. Now 7 million students from around the world are "attending" the Khan Academy online every month and he said that number is growing by 400 percent per year.
His lessons have been viewed more than 200 million times, with more than half a billion exercises completed through the company's software, all in six years.
"I'm not an education radical," Khan said. "What I'm doing and we're doing is bringing back very old ideas that have been proven but somehow got lost in the haze."
Khan is an unlikely education reformer. He is a former hedge fund analyst -- MIT undergrad, Harvard MBA -- who just stumbled upon his revolution when he tried to help a young cousin with her algebra homework back in 2004.
"I started tutoring her remotely," he said. "I was in Boston, she was in New Orleans, and after that I started tutoring other family members and eventually started putting stuff on YouTube."
In a few weeks, Khan said he noticed that the lessons he was making for his relatives was going viral, racking up thousands of views, and he started receiving more and more requests from strangers for help.
Visually, Khan's YouTube videos are not the kind of videos you would expect to go viral. They are more of a virtual blackboard. But they work and education reformers all over the world have noticed, including some heavy hitters like Bill Gates.
Gates did more than look at the Khan Academy videos, he helped bankroll the project.
"[Gates] is incredibly sharp and really cares about these problems," Khan said.
So in 2009, Khan finally quit his job and partnered with the Gates Foundation and Google to form the Khan Academy.
Here's how it works: Students watch the videos and then work on a problem set based on the lesson posted on the company's website. If they pass, they move on to the next lesson. If it looks like they don't understand the concept, the website takes them back through what they missed.
The goal is not to replace the traditional classroom. The goal is to liberate it.
"The idea of students being grouped in age-based cohorts, going in a set pace, the sort of school we all grew up in, taking notes, passive in the lecture hall, this was not the way students were educated for most of history," Khan said. "It's not the way humans naturally learn if we look at the research."
Instead, Khan and his allies see classrooms thrumming with creative activity, spurred by the fact that kids will have already engaged the subject matter through the online lessons.
His ideal classroom, Khan said, is not a bunch of chairs all positioned to look at a teacher standing in front of the class, but a "much more collaborative space."
"It's not one pace fits all anymore," he said. "The teacher will be doing focused interventions with them. They will be monitoring them, inspiring them. They won't be lecturing them."
About 25 to 30 schools, most of them based around Silicon Valley, have started implementing the Khan Academy as a pilot program, exploring how it might change teaching and learning.
Khan and his academy have plenty of critics. Some argue that his approach is likely to work only for students who are already motivated self-starters -- while leaving many other kids behind. And other critics contend that online learning dilutes an essential dimension of learning: The human connection between good teachers and students.
Khan said the best answer to his critics comes from the very kids who use his lessons and exercises.
"The single biggest thing that happened, not obvious to us at first, the teachers and the principal told us is that the students started to take ownership of their learning," he said. "They started not to say, 'Hey, I'm passive, tell me what to do next.' They started to say, 'These are my goals. I'm going to seek out information, teacher, you are my coach, you're my mentor, help me do it.'"
Times are changing, but one thing is constant: The preciousness of our children, the beauty of their young minds, the hopes we have for them.
They are already online. Maybe, at least in some ways, that is where their classrooms can be too.


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It's the same old story with our liberal elitist friends. One set of rules for you, Peasants. Another for us.
Have we heard from David "The Laws Don't Apply to Me Because I'm a Big Time Media Celebrity and My Wife is Friends with the Attorney General" Gregory on this one?


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Oct. 20, 2013
SOUTH BEND, Ind. – The 19th-ranked Florida State indoor volleyball team defeated new conference opponent Notre Dame on the road, winning 3-0 (25-8, 25-23, 25-13), on Sunday afternoon at Purcell Pavilion.
The victory for the Seminoles (14-5, 7-1) was their fifth consecutive win as they improve to 3-2 all-time against Notre Dame. Florida State's incredibly fast start that included nine blocks in the first set forced a change in approach from the Fighting Irish (8-11, 2-6), who got better as the match progressed but could not get past the `Noles. It was FSU's fourth 3-0 sweep in conference play this season.
The `Noles set the tone with their 12 total blocks, their second-most in a three-set match this season. Senior Elise Walch was dominant hitting-wise with 12 kills and a .556 hitting percentage, while Izzy Carmona added 10 kills and a .364 mark. Sophomore Nicole Walch also put together 12 kills for the `Noles.
Olivera Medic led FSU with 13 digs, while Katie Mosher added 11 digs. Setters Sarah Wickstrom (24 assists) and Hailey Luke (15 assists) combined for 39 assists overall.
FSU out-hit Notre Dame by a .379 to .042 hitting percentage margin. It was the third-lowest mark by an FSU opponent this season.
Florida State began the first set in positive fashion, jumping out to an 8-3 lead that forced a timeout by Notre Dame. The quick start was a result of an excellent defensive performance which included three blocks in the early going. Following the break, FSU used three consecutive blocks with the help of Neff and Carmona to help create a 12-3 advantage and force another Irish timeout. Altogether, the `Noles mounted nine blocks and recorded a .409 hitting percentage in the first frame to win 25-8.
The first set marked the third time this season FSU held an opponent to single-digit points in sets 1-4. The others occurred against Boston College (25-8) and Siena (25-9). In the first frame, FSU also sided out in all its chance (9-for-9).
A dominant first set was a short memory for the Irish as they came out executing much better in set two, eventually taking a 21-16 lead that forced an FSU timeout. However, a big joust won at the net by Nicole Walch and a couple Irish attack errors cut the FSU deficit to 21-19 and prompted a Notre Dame timeout. Carmona then took over with three critical kills, helping tie the set at 22-22. Wickstrom followed with a service ace, and with the set tied once again at 23-23, Elise Walch hammered a kill and Medic finished the set with a cross-court put-down.
Florida State took control for most of the third frame, using an array of kills from both Nicole and Elise Walch. FSU pushed out to an 11-6 advantage, then used a kill by Elise Walch to extend the lead to 15-10. Carmona continued her good stretch on the right side with a nice kill to help FSU extend to a 19-11 lead and force an Irish timeout. From there, the `Noles would cruise to a 25-13 win as they used a Burrington kill to end the match.
The `Noles head back on the road next weekend as they battle Duke on Friday, Oct. 25, at 6:30 p.m., followed by another 6:30 p.m. first serve on Saturday at Wake Forest.
Follow Florida State indoor volleyball on Seminoles.com as well as on the team's official Twitter (@FSU_Volleyball) and Facebook pages (Facebook.com/FSUVolleyball).


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The stories about Bermuda are true: The sand is pink, the water an irresistible turquoise, and the traffic in Hamilton is indeed directed by constables wearing—you guessed it—Bermuda shorts. Hamilton has its own unique style, and is full of pastel-hued historic buildings, lush parks and gardens, set alongside a natural harbor. Front St. is the pulse of Hamilton and many of the stately Victorian buildings have been converted into shops, boutiques, and restaurants where you can dine on fresh seafood or sip a dark and stormy—Bermuda's official drink—while watching the comings and goings of the picturesque harbor.
But to truly experience the beauty of Bermuda, head just outside of town to explore the scenic countryside. Golfers will want to tee up on the eight golf courses on the island, where par may vary but the breathtaking views are consistent. Other jewels of nature include illuminated caves adorned with crystal stalactites and stalagmites surrounding clear azure lakes.
After just a few hours on this idyllic place, you'll understand why Mark Twain famously said, "You go to heaven if you want—I'd rather stay here in Bermuda."
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A short drive from Hamilton, Church Bay is one of the most popular snorkelling beaches in all of Bermuda. Located close to the shore, the reef is home to numerous species of colourful tropical fish. The alluring azure-blue water provides plenty to see for beginners and experts alike.
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VANCOUVER, BC – Vancouver Whitecaps FC announced today the launch of a new Whitecaps FC Island Academy Centre on Vancouver Island. The new Academy Centre will be based out of Nanaimo and in partnership with Harbour City FC, formerly Nanaimo Youth Soccer Club.
"We're very pleased to present our Whitecaps FC Island Academy Centre in partnership with Harbour City FC," said Dan Lenarduzzi, Whitecaps FC director of soccer development. "We recognize the great work that Harbour City FC have done in building both development and community programs, and we feel this is a great fit to join forces and hopefully engage additional clubs to help grow the game and our brand on the Island, as well as to provide further opportunities for local players.
"It's important to state that within BC, Whitecaps FC Academy Centres are positioned to be supportive of EA SPORTS BC Soccer Premier League (BCSPL) programming – our partner league and main scouting vehicle for our programs in BC," added Lenarduzzi. "Our Island Academy will certainly be part of the pathway in forwarding players to Vancouver Island Wave teams in the BCSPL, which are based out of Victoria."
Whitecaps FC Academy Centres are a network of regional Whitecaps FC training hubs linked through key staff, curriculum, and standards that provide professional supplemental club training for serious, motivated players. Other current Academy Centres are located in Vancouver, Okanagan, and the Kootenays, with additional locations planned across Canada.
Whitecaps FC currently have five players in the club's Residency program from Vancouver Island: Elliott Cuthbert, Joshua Cuthbert, Evan Gray and Sean Melvin from Victoria, and Nolan Wirth from Comox. All five players participated in the BC Soccer Provincial Team Program and the National Training Centre.
With over 1,600 members, Harbour City FC is the largest soccer club on Vancouver Island and the largest sports club in the city of Nanaimo. For more information on the club, visit harbourcityfc.com.
"This partnership with Whitecaps FC is another step forward for our club," said Liam Roden, president of Harbour City FC. "Together with Whitecaps FC, we will not only look to provide additional opportunities for youth in our club, but also to engage all Island clubs and youth with the opportunities this partnership will bring."
Harbour City FC technical director Claude Bolton will take on the additional role of Whitecaps FC Island regional head coach. Bolton will deliver Whitecaps FC's development philosophy and curriculum supported by Whitecaps FC staff in Vancouver who will make regular visits to the Island Academy.
"We're very pleased to welcome Claude on board with Whitecaps FC," stated Lenarduzzi. "Claude's experience locally, along with his licensing, makes him a great asset to help grow our Island Academy Centre and camp programs."
Bolton is a Chartered Professional Coach (ChPC) and brings with him over a decade of professional coaching experience. He holds United States Soccer Federation (USSF) National 'A' , Goalkeeping, Fitness, and Youth licenses, as well as a National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) National Advanced Youth Certificate. Bolton's previous work experience includes working as Futsal Canada's men's national team head coach and as a player development coach in the regional development school of Major League Soccer (MLS) club New York Red Bulls. For his complete bio, visit harbourcityfc.com.
Whitecaps FC Island Academy will launch in January. Initially, the Academy will run from January through August with an abbreviated schedule of programs. Included at the start will be a Skills Academy for boys and girls U-9 to U-12, and a Goalkeeping Academy open to motivated players. A Prospects Academy will also operate from March through June and will comprise local training as well as two trips to Vancouver: one for a Showcase weekend and another for an MLS weekend that includes training with Whitecaps FC Vancouver staff, plus a chance to watch a live MLS game.
In addition to the Academy programs, Whitecaps FC Island Camps will be available in the spring and summer in a variety of locations.
Additional programming will begin in September 2013.
Registration for Whitecaps FC Island Academy programs opens today. For more information and to register please visit online at whitecapsfc.com/islandacademy.
Claude Bolton
Whitecaps FC Island Regional Head Coach
Dan Lenarduzzi
Whitecaps FC Director of Soccer Development


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Moore, Michael, 1954–, American documentary filmmaker, author, and sociopolitical activist, b. Flint, Mich. After working as an alternative print and radio journalist, he embarked on a career as a highly personal, populist, frequently polarizing, and increasingly controversial documentary filmmaker. Appalled by his native city's economic decline as a result of downsizing and closings by General Motors, he made Roger & Me (1989), a satirical journey in which he unsuccessfully tries to meet with GM's chairman. His next major work, Bowling for Columbine (2002 Academy Award), is a scathing look at America's gun culture. Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004), his most controversial and financially successful film to date, is an angry critique of the Bush administration's handling of post-9/11 events and Iraq. His next documentary, Sicko (2007), focused on the ways insurance companies deny appropriate care to subscribers, and Capitalism: A Love Story (2009) attacked the corporate dominance of American society and its effects on ordinary Americans. Moore also has produced television programs combining news and satire and written several provocative books, e.g., Downsize This! (1996), Stupid White Men (2001), and Dude, Where's My Country? (2003), as well as the autobiographical Here Comes Trouble (2011).
See K. Lawrence, ed., The World according to Michael Moore (2004).
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Why did you choose to come to the Coast Guard Academy? I chose to come to the CGA for several reasons. I've always wanted to help people. I really like the size of the Coast Guard, how it is small and everyone has a special part to play. My dad is in the Coast Guard and so I have seen how much he loves his job, the opportunities he's had, and the places he's gone. I want to have those same awesome experiences.
How long have you been sailing? How did you start sailing? I have only been sailing for a year. During swab summer you go sailing as part of your training and I LOVED it. I loved being near the water. I talked to the coaches and they said to come to practice. This is my second year on the team.
What is your favorite thing about the sailing team at Coast Guard? The people. We are all going through the same things, both academically and militarily. Sailing is a chance for us to let loose and have fun. We are all here to get better individually and as a team.
What other activities/positions/clubs are you involved with on campus? Regimental Band, Ultimate Frisbee Club, and Sustainability Club.
What is the sailing achievement that you are most proud of? This year I sailed in my first intersectional and it was so much fun. I had worked really hard for a year and a half and it showed with me being chosen to sail.
What are your future sailing plans and career goals after graduation? I would really like to keep sailing after graduation; maybe buy my own boat just for fun. After graduation I would like to be stationed on a buoy tender or on a fast response cutter. I also plan on attending graduate school for chemistry.
Tell us something that your teammates would be surprised to know about you. I have moved 8 times and have gone to 3 different high schools.


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GMG Making History By Commencing Daily Flights to Chittagong
07 December 2007
Kuala Lumpur, 7 December 2007 - GMG Airlines, a privately-owned airline from Bangladesh, is setting a milestone by introducing daily flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chittagong, effective December 09th, 2007.
The new Chittagong - Kuala Lumpur route will be operated by using MD82 (153 seats) and B737-800 (89 seats) aircraft types.
Y.Bhg. Dato Seri Bashir Ahmad, Managing Director of Malaysia Airports said: "We are very pleased with the introduction of this new route by GMG Airlines, as it will provide passengers direct connection to Chittagong, one of the major cities in Bangladesh."
He added: "For an airline which has been operating less than a year to Kuala Lumpur, GMG s move in introducing this new route is more than welcome and we certainly hope GMG will continue to be aggressive in increasing their services to Kuala Lumpur."
GMG started their operations to Kuala Lumpur from Dhaka on January 23, 2007 with three flights weekly and following good loads, has introduced and maintained a daily flight effective July 15th, 2007 till now.
"We always pay attention to details and ensure that international standard of quality services are provided by our officials to GMG's valued customers at each interacting points. We are thankful to the Aeronautical Authorities of Malaysia and the travel fraternity, who have been very helpful to us in expanding our operations from 3 flights per week to 14 flights per week in a very short span of 10 months of operations, said Mr.Virendra Nautiyal, Executive Director-Asia & Pacific Region. He further stated that its a matter of great professional satisfaction to all of us that we shall be the first carrier to connect Kuala Lumpur to Chittagong, known as the financial capital of Bangladesh.
GMG Airlines has geared up the concept of air travel in Bangladesh and neighboring countries when it first started its operations on 6th April 1998, as a domestic carrier, by providing exceptional service which is valued & cherished by all travelers. GMG Airlines has made aviation history in Bangladesh when it became the only private airline of Bangladesh to fly international routes. This historical event took place on 8th September 2004 on their first international flight from Chittagong to Kolkata. GMG operates regular flights between Dhaka to Kolkata, Delhi, Kathmandu and Bangkok. For more info, please login to www.gmgairlines.com


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Optimum Storage Conditions Depend on Correct Temperature, Humidity
KENTVILLE, NOVA SCOTIA -- Cranberries are tart, tiny fruits packed with powerful antioxidants. The small, red berries offer a wide variety of health benefits. Not only are cranberries a healthy, low-calorie snack, but they can also play a significant role in preventing urinary tract infections, reducing the risk of gum disease and much more. In fact, studies show that the significant amounts of antioxidants in cranberries may help protect against heart disease, cancer, and other diseases.
The good news about cranberries is spreading, resulting in growing consumer demand for fresh cranberries and cranberry products. This demand has led to increased interest in finding ways to extend the shelf life of the popular fruit. Setting out to determine the optimum conditions for storing fresh cranberries, Charles F. Forney. a research scientist in Postharvest Physiology at the Atlantic Food and Horticulture Research Centre in Nova Scotia, Canada, conducted a study of fresh cranberries and their postharvest life. Forney's study was published in the April 2008 issue of HortScience.
The research study was conducted over three seasons to determine the relationship of temperature and humidity on fresh cranberries. The objectives of the study were to determine how temperature and relative humidity affect cranberry storage life, and to assess the "chilling sensitivity" of cranberries.
To obtain vital information about storage conditions, cranberries were harvested from four commercial bogs and stored at temperatures ranging from 0 to 10 °C in combination with relative humidities ranging from 75% to 98%. According to Dr. Forney, "Fruit were stored under these conditions for up to six months and were evaluated monthly for marketability, decay, physiological breakdown, weight loss, and firmness immediately after removal and after an additional week at 20 °C. The percentage of marketable fruit declined substantially over time in all storage conditions, with 41% to 57% becoming unmarketable after 2 months as a result of both decay and physiological breakdown."
Forney concluded that relative humidity had a greater effect on fruit storage life than temperature. After five months, the amount of marketable fruit stored in high (98%) and medium (88%) relative humidity was 71% and 31% less than that stored in low (75% to 82%). He remarked, "Results suggest that cranberry fruit should be stored at 0 to 7 °C and 75% to 82% RH to retain marketable fruit."
The study outcomes can offer cranberry growers and processors important information about methods for prolonging freshness and marketability of fresh cranberries, and consumers will ultimately see the benefits of fresher, wholesome, antioxidant-rich berries.
The complete study and abstract are available on the ASHS HortScience electronic journal web site: http://hortsci.ashspublications.org/cgi/content/abstract/43/2/439
Founded in 1903, the American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) is the largest organization dedicated to advancing all facets of horticultural research, education, and application. More information at ashs.org.
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Hi peeps,
Am new to steadicams but I want to make a purchase of a glidecam. I want to know the difference between the glidecam 4000 pro and the HD 4000. I will be happy if anyone can help me with the comparison.
The only I found online was that the pro series are the old one n the HD series are the new ones. But I want to know the difference.
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A person who acts out in public without second guessing his or her actions. that one wild dude everyone seems to get along with.
"hay lil buttnaked! why you up in that tree peeing on people when they walk by?" "man! i had to pee" "lil buttnaked"
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Linked by Amjith Ramanujam on Wed 20th Aug 2008 17:13 UTC, submitted by Vito Melecka
Intel unveiled a power gate feature incorporating a "turbo" mode for its upcoming Nehalem family of processors. With the turbo mode, in a situation where not all the cores are necessary for a particular workload, the ones that are idle will be turned off and power is channeled to the cores that are active, making them more efficient. Intel also showcased the Nehalem-EX for the expandable server market, which consists of eight-core processors on a single die.
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February 23, 2012
Google Drive Will Support Third Party Apps
It turns out that the upcoming Google Drive release will add support for third party apps and Google will also include a SDK for developers. This way, you'll be able to open the files stored in Google Drive using non-Google apps. The Google Docs source code mentions "SDK" several times in connection with Google Drive and the "open with" feature.
There's also an interesting message that suggests Google Drive will integrate even more with Gmail: "Say goodbye [to] email attachments and hello to real time collaboration. Drag anything shared with you to My Drive for easy access."
In a recent article, Wall Street Journal reported that GDrive "is expected to launch in the coming weeks or months and will be free for most consumers and businesses. Google will charge a fee to those who want to store a large amount of files."
Most likely, Google Drive is an important upgrade to Google Docs that will detach the online storage service from the Google Docs apps and will make it more useful by offering more free storage, syncing apps and integration with web apps developed by other companies.
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Google better has something special to make Skydrive look infinitely inferior...ReplyDeleteReplies
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Office integrating with Skydrive, it's a superplus for them
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Technically the API is there now, you can do arbitrary file uploads and downloads using the latest gDocs api. I have a python script that can upload an entire folder.ReplyDeleteReplies
Care to share with the rest of us?Delete
I figured drive would have something like this. If it didn't all Google would need to do would be to create a basic desktop syncing program, re-brand Docs and be done with it. In short, they would have been done with it long ago.ReplyDelete
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Maybe it'll get lauched during Mobile World Congress?ReplyDelete
After 1 March they have no more problems to introduce Google Drive :)ReplyDelete
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|How to Find Your City Longitude
You don't need the city longitude for Chinese
astrology applications, unless your birth hour is around midnight or 1, 3,
5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21 or 23 o'clock.
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Latitude & Longitude Look-up.
To find your city longitude, you need to type your birthplace name in the above link to find the city longitude. If the city longitude is 128w23, then use 128.23 as the west longitude in the Chinese calendar screen with a negative sign -128.23. If the city longitude is 118e36, then use 118.36 as the east longitude.
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If you want to know why environmentalism has so little political traction these days, you need to go no further than Point Reyes, Calif. The beautiful Point Reyes National Seashore just north of San Francisco may be the most interesting national parkland in the country. It combines designated wilderness with operating ranches and dairy farms, and it is now embroiled in an utterly manufactured controversy.
At the center of the dispute is Drakes Bay Oyster Co., which operates on Drakes Estero, a spectacular and ecologically significant estuary located in an area that has been federally designated as wilderness. Drakes is successor to Johnson Oyster Co., which the National Park Service (thanks to American taxpayers) bought out in 1972. At that time, the government granted the company a lease to continue operations for 40 years. In 2004, the Johnsons sold their oyster operation to the Lunny family, with full disclosure that on Nov. 30, 2012, the lease would expire.
Under the provisions of both the Wilderness Act of 1964 and the Point Reyes Wilderness Act of 1976, neither the National Park Service nor the secretary of the Interior should have any discretion over what happens to Drakes Estero after the lease runs out. At that point, the law dictates, it is to be managed as wilderness, a designation affording the highest level of protection from intrusive human activity. But that hasn't stopped an array of politicians and politically connected Bay Area residents from pushing for an extension of the lease.


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Not really a huge problem, more like a chance to moan- but the RMT strike is planned for next week- which means I won't be able to get to work, and its also on the day I have booked my stupid exam, so it doubly sucks. (I don't mind so much about the other days, could just take my holiday) There are no real other ways to get to work or home again, I have registered on car sharing websites, but think its not gonna work out. God this sucks!
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Caregivers who have poor parenting skills, little or no parenting
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children may be more likely to harm a child. They often do not know what
behaviors are normal for babies or young children and have unrealistic
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Babies or young children who are difficult to care for, such as those
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a crying infant who does not respond to usual measures of comforting.
Caregivers who may be more likely to shake or throw a baby or young
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Kentucky Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell's re-election campaign sought to distance the senior lawmaker from a far-reaching Republican budget plan he long supported after his Democratic challenger criticized him over that budget's plan to overhaul Medicare, the federal health insurance plan for seniors.
Democratic Senate candidate Alison Lundergan Grimes released a television ad on Tuesday highlighting McConnell's support of a Medicare reform plan that was part of a 2011 GOP budget proposal written by House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan. In the ad, a 75-year-old retired Kentucky man named Don Disney says McConnell voted to "raise my Medicare costs by $6,000" per year, a claim that isn't entirely correct, because the Medicare plan wouldn't have affected current retirees such as Disney, even if it had passed. The Senate never held a formal vote on the resolution.
McConnell publicly supported Ryan's Medicare plan in 2011, saying that he was "personally very comfortable with the way Paul Ryan would structure it." When given a chance to take a procedural vote to debate the plan in the Senate, McConnell supported it, although the measure failed and never received a final vote. He would later characterize that vote as a sign of support for the plan, saying on NBC's "Meet the Press" in 2011, "I voted for the Ryan budget."
But three years later, when asked about the accusation in Grimes' ad, the McConnell campaign distanced him from the Ryan plan by suggesting that he might not have voted for the final version of the resolution.
"There is no way to speculate if [McConnell] would have voted for final passage without having debated amendments," the McConnell campaign told FactCheck.org. An aide also made a similar statement to a reporter at WFPL, a Kentucky radio station. A spokeswoman for McConnell's campaign did not respond to emails and phone calls asking to elaborate on the quote.
While it's possible McConnell might have rebuked his entire party and voted against the Republican budget in 2011, it's telling that — as the election draws near and Grimes' attacks rain down — he doesn't seem nearly as enthusiastic about it.


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Griner captures Wooden Award
Los Angeles, CA – Baylor senior center Brittney Griner captured the John R. Wooden Award, given to the collegiate basketball player of the year.
Griner won the award for a second straight year. She is the fourth two-time Wooden Award winner, joining Seimone Augustus (LSU), Maya Moore (Connecticut) and Candace Parker (Tennessee).
This past season, Griner averaged 23.8 points, and 4.14 blocked shots. She finished her career as the No. 2 all-time scorer (3,283) in NCAA Division I history. She is the NCAA's all-time leading shot blocker with 748 blocks.
Griner compiled 1,230 points in voting from college basketball media members throughout the country. She finished ahead of Notre Dame's Skylar Diggins (1,144), Delaware's Elena Delle Donne (989), Stanford's Chiney Ogwumike (800) and Baylor teammate Odyssey Sims (380).
Michigan sophomore guard Trey Burke was selected as the men's winner last week at the Final Four in Atlanta.


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DailyDirt: Boosting Brainpower
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- The number of people playing around with trans-cranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is growing -- because zapping your brain with a few volts seems harmless when the upside could be faster learning or relief from anxiety. People experimenting on themselves with about $20 worth of simple electronics could lead to some cool discoveries.. or a lobotomized population of internet users. [url]
- People use way more than 10% of their brain capacity. And 37% of all statistics are completely fabricated. [url]
- Bacteria that live in our intestines could have a significant influence on our brain chemistry. The microbes that live in our bodies are not well studied, but maybe someday researchers will try to engineer bacteria to symbiotically boost our brains. [url]


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Never underestimate the importance of punctuality in German business culture. Arriving even five to ten minutes after the appointed time is perceived as late; a fifteen minute variance would be considered a very serious faux pas and could mean a shaky start to any potential business relations.
Be prepared to make an appointment for most things.
The preferred times for business appointments are between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. or between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Avoid scheduling appointments on Friday afternoons, as some offices close by 2:00 p.m. or 3:00 p.m. on Fridays.
Giving compliments is not part of German business protocol and can often cause embarrassment and awkwardness.
Germans traditionally use: "Wie geht es Ihnen?" ["How are you?"] as a literal question that expects a literal answer, in contrast to the common English usage of "How's it going?" to simply meaning "Hi". It may, therefore, be considered strange or superficial to ask the question and keep on moving without waiting for an answer.
Germany remains largely free of terrorist incidents. However, like other countries in the Schengen area, Germany's open borders with its European neighbors allow the possibility of terrorist groups entering/exiting the country with anonymity. Overall, the security risk to travelers in Germany is low.
For the latest security information, Americans traveling abroad should regularly monitor the State Department's Internet web site, where the current Worldwide Caution Public Announcement, Travel Warnings and Public Announcements can be found. Up-to-date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the United States, or, for callers outside the United States and Canada, a regular toll line at 1-317-472-2328. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).
A passport is required. A visa is not required for tourist/business stays up to 90 days within the Schengen Group of countries, which includes Germany. Further information on entry visa and passport requirements may be obtained from the German Embassy at 4645 Reservoir Road N.W., Washington, D.C. 20007 telephone (202) 298-4000, or the German Consulates General in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, or San Francisco and on the Internet.
Inquiries from outside the United States may be made to the nearest German embassy or consulate.
U.S. companies that require travel of foreign business persons to the United States should be advised that security evaluations are handled via an interagency process. Visa applicants should go to the following links.
State Department Visa Website
ATMs are as easily found in Germany as they are in North America. They are located at bank branches and in shopping, tourist and other busy areas. Major credit and debit cards, along with all other bank cards carrying the PLUS and NYCE symbols, are universally accepted. When located indoors, use your card to gain access if the door is locked.
Credit Cards: Credit cards are not commonly accepted in Germany, and they are not typically used for everyday expenses. However, restaurants, hotels, stores, train stations and other places regularly frequented by tourists will almost always accept them.
Thousands of miles of high-quality fiber optical cable make the country ready for the applications of the future. Mobile phones are based on GSM 800 and 1600 Mhz standards. UMTS/IMT 2000 frequencies are 1900 to 2170 MHz.
Travel by plane, train or car meets international standards, but prices exceed U.S. averages. The number of in-country flights has been picking up and the train stations that dot the country provide sufficient access to nearly all cities (for train schedules) Nevertheless, cars are the most popular means of transport and Germany's famous highway system is extensive.
Geographic distances are relatively short, when compared to the United States, but as Germany is much more densely populated than its European neighbors, it may take a little longer to travel the same distance in Germany than it may take in France or Scandinavia.
German. In larger towns, many people can communicate in English.
Good medical care is widely available. Doctors and hospitals may expect immediate payment in cash for health services from tourists and persons with no permanent address in Germany. Most doctors, hospitals and pharmacies do not accept credit cards.
Medical Insurance: The Department of State strongly urges Americans to consult with their medical insurance company prior to traveling abroad to confirm whether their policy applies overseas and if it will cover emergency expenses, such as a medical evacuation. U.S. medical insurance plans seldom cover health costs incurred outside the United States unless supplemental coverage is purchased.
See the Export.gov website for German holidays.
Central European Time (CET): UTC/GMT +1 hour
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When bringing professional equipment, such as electronic goods, cameras, and musical instruments, into Germany, it is strongly recommended that you first contact the consulate or embassy in your area for customs information. You might also want to consider purchasing an ATA Carnet. The ATA Carnet, which allows for the temporary, duty-free entry of goods into over 50 countries, is issued by the United States Council for International Business by appointment of the U.S. Customs Service.
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Oklahoma Steam Clean and Restoration, Inc. welcomes City Rescue Mission's program graduates as new hires.
Oklahoma Steam Clean and Restoration, Inc. welcomes City Rescue Mission's program graduates as new hires. Through City Rescue Mission's Bridge to Life Work Program, clients are equipped to bring brighter success into their futures. Through our 8-10 month recovery program, job success is an important component in helping end someone's homelessness.
Without our community partnerships, our clients would not be given new opportunity to secure new, stable jobs. Oklahoma Steam Clean reached out in hopes to develop a new partnership through our Job Placement Center. Steam Clean employee, Jeff Curry, expressed his need of hard-working employees, and desire to help stabilize people in recovery back into the work force.
Since then, Oklahoma Steam Clean has hired three of City Rescue Mission's clients for full-time employment. Curry brags on the dedication, loyalty and hard work these gentlemen possess in their early stages of employment. Through our new Job Placement partnership, Curry hopes to better equip his new employees by helping them obtain drivers licenses for career advancements.
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People occasionally get upset with me for being nit-picky about small things relating to gender. Why does it matter if we speak in ways that imply all pizza deliverers are men or say mom when we really mean parent or caregiver? Here's why I care:
I believe that the more we call attention to gender
differences, the more different the genders appear to be and the more
we excuse or overlook behavior which treats people of different genders not just differently, but unequally.
Here's a small example of how we can stop emphasizing gender differences when it's not really necessary, and, in fact, makes more sense not to. Today, I was looking at a crochet/knit site that is collecting bath kits (with knit/crochet washcloths) to send to Haiti. The site seemed really neat, but I was let down when I saw the instruction that we should not send flower-scented soaps because men will get these kits too. But really, we shouldn't send scented soap because people of any gender might be allergic or sensitive to scents and/or they may not like the scent. Better to send unscented which everyone will be able to get clean with. Sending soap to people who need it isn't a gendered cause.