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Kel Smith
Published by
Morgan Kaufmann
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Dr Mick Phythian MBCS, CITP
9 out of 10
Starting off with a set excellent introductory chapters to the worlds of accessibility, disability, demographics and attitudes, including a definition of the term 'digital outcast', which I was unaware of, this book is very readable throughout.
Kel Smith is a lecturer in accessibility at Rutgers University and a 'user experience' expert and obviously knows his stuff - not just in US terms (although the book can sometimes relate more to that country in legal background), but examples are brought in from across the world.
The US origin may be seen most in the chapter summaries, which meant little to me, and in the models of disability drawn upon, i.e. medical, workplace, moral and cultural (European campaigners might encourage the social model to be emphasised where it is society as a whole, and by its actions, that makes people disabled).
Having said that it makes little difference to the quality of the text as the author throughout encourages the 'principles of universal design'.
The examples of 'outcasts' are not limited to those with disabilities. Smith manages to draw upon the uses of technological innovation in bringing better health to those in 'food deserts'.
There is, however, no unguarded support for remote patient monitoring (RPM) technologies, so often labelled 'e-health', as they need to be fully experience tested by real users before any adoption, and even then a human being might be better suited.
This is a wise book that accepts that disability, like ability, is abounding with nuances and variation, and Smith admits that it is behaviour that has to be focused upon rather than any device. He also covers the difficulties of patent protectionism but I can note that since publication the 'Speak for Yourself' case has been settled, and the product is again available.
As the author states - nobody owns accessibility. Kel Smith draws this excellent book to a close with the ethics surrounding the technology, along with current and future developments, but as is underlined throughout, it is down to all of us to bring about inclusive innovation.
Further information: Morgan Kaufmann
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Hello everyone,
This post is going to be extremely enthusiastic as I'll be talking about a book that I think you should all read this summer, especially if you love reading contemporary YAs by Jaclyn Moriarty, Stephanie Perkins, John Green and Rainbow Rowell.
This book is called Love and Other Foreign Words by Erin McCahan.
Can anyone be truly herself--or truly in love--in a language that's not her own?I LOVED Erin McCahan's debut novel I Now Pronounce You Someone Else, which came out in 2010, and I waited and waited for her next novel and now we finally have another by her. And it was worth the wait!
Sixteen-year-old Josie Sheridan, whose chart-topping IQ is matched only by her lack of social grace, lives her life in translation. She speaks High School, College, Friends, Boyfriends, Break-Ups, and even the language of Beautiful Girls. But only a few people can speak her native tongue, like her best friend Stu and her sister Kate. When Kate gets engaged to a particularly insufferable guy, Josie is sure that Kate's making a huge mistake—and she's determined to break the couple up. But as the sisters wage war over secrets and semantics, it's Kate and Josie's relationship that starts to fall apart instead. Forced to examine her feelings for a boyfriend who says he loves her, a sister she loves but doesn't always like, and the best friend who hasn't said a word, Josie must come to terms with the fact that there is still one language she doesn't yet understand: Love.
I was counting the days until Love and Other Foreign Words and I was so excited when I was contacted by BookSparks/SparkPointStudio to review it as part of their Summer Reading Challenge.
|It's not too late to join & to win Kindles all summer long! For more info visit their FB page.
Put Love and Other Foreign Words on your mood or book-funk lifter shelf. I loved this book. It just made me so happy. It's been a while since I've read a book that made me sigh in complete bookish happiness after I finished the last page.
Love and Other Foreign Words was a coming-of-age story about sixteen-year-old Josie Sheridan. I'll be sharing some my favorite Josie-isms** throughout this review so that you can get a feel for her character. This novel was smart, hilarious (I laughed out loud so many times while reading this book that my family started giving me funny looks), quirky and very quotable.
The single greatest word, of all languages in the world, is teepee. Comes from the Sioux. I could be born into a family of French-speaking goat herders in the Swiss Alps and still know immediately what a teepee is the moment I hear the word. No confusion. Perfect clarity. It is the epitome of lingual greatness.I loved Josie. I'm sure in real life she'd be very difficult to live with, but she wormed her way into my heart and I had such a fun time with her. I also related to her because I too have a different "language" that I for the different people (from family to friends to work colleagues) in my life.
If only every language were as clear as Sioux.
The author captured Josie's voice so well. Her thoughts and the things that came out of her mouth were so funny. She has a genius IQ, but when it came to understanding people there was a lot she did not understand. She kind of reminded me of Christopher Boone from The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (although she does not have Asperger's), with her logical brain and preoccupation with languages (Christopher's was with patterns). She saw things unconventionally and she put an offbeat spin to an otherwise predictable plot line that made it fresh and such a joy to read.
...I am assailed by the shrieks of Jen, an unusually cheery Emmy, and the enthusiasm of four other friends from the volleyball team who are, we are told annually by our coach, each other's BFFs.I enjoyed the secondary characters too, particularly her family. Josie's parents were great. Unlike many YA novels, both of her parents were around, acted like parents as well as added to the hilarity of the novel. If I ever have any kids they were the kind of parents I aspire to be--when Josie got too out of line they were there to reign her in but they let her do her own thing and be herself. The dialogue between Josie and her parents were fantastic. It was also very easy to relate to her bumpy but ultimately loving relationship with her sister, Kate. I saw myself and Leslie when Josie and Kate would argue and make up as only sisters would.
They have been waiting all day, all summer, all of high school to celebrate senior year. And I celebrate with them, in their language, copying their customs, which, at the moment, are hugs and huge smiles and breathless excitement. I don't shriek, though. There are certain foreign words and phrases I just can't reproduce, and shrieking is one of them. Woo-hooing is another.
They like to hug on this team--those weird X Marks the Spot Hugs: pull sleeves down over hands, tilt head, and cross arms behind friend's neck in an X, pointing up [...] I had to learn it last year when I made varsity and discovered that every girl did it.As for the romance, it was not the main focus of the novel (for a more romance-focused book read McCahan's I Now Pronounce You Someone Else). The main focus of this novel was Josie as she "translated" and navigated her way through the different relationships in her life. But it was cute and sweet.
Again, it's a cultural thing, like bowing in Japan, I suppose. So I practiced at home and now have the reputation for giving the best hugs on the team. Girls actually say, "I need a Josie hug," so I oblige my thirteen "BFFs" and a couple of JV girls too. No one knows how unnatural I find it--as unnatural as I will find bowing, should I ever go to Japan, which I don't foresee, but if I go, I will certainly practice before the trip, and my new Japanese friends will say, "I need a Josie bow," but in Japanese.
And I will feel, after my trip, the way I often feel after volleyball practice: It's a relief to be home, no offense to my teammates or to the entire country of Japan. But after a time, it's hard living in a foreign place.
It was hinted in the description that Josie may eventually end up with Stu and I was really excited because I love the whole "friends to something more" trope. And they did! But wish we saw more of Stu. He was around but didn't really leave that big of an impression for me. This lessened the romantic impact of his confession towards the end of the novel that he had loved Josie for a long time as more than a friend. And, in turn, lessened the overall romance aspect for me from swoony to merely sweet and cute.
Take Love and Other Foreign Words to the beach with you this summer. I guarantee you'll have a good time and will laugh your way through it. If you love reading quirky, witty and smart characters, Josie is your girl. I'm looking forward to McCahan's next novel, and hopefully the wait won't be as long this time around.
Love and Other Foreign Words is now available for purchase from your favorite bookstore or e-book retailer. You can connect with Erin on her website, Facebook and Twitter.
Happy reading,
**The excerpts/quotes are from an ARC edition of Love and Other Foreign Words and may be subject to change in the final edition.

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Indian Fashion Jewellery
Indian Fashion Jewelry- The Latest Fad
Fashion Jewelry is the best way to spice up an outfit. Get a celebrity look by sporting the latest fashion jewerly styles. Try the hottest Bollywood trends, experiment with looks straight off of the runway or add pizzazz with Fashion jewelry. Paired with any outfit for any occasion, fashion accessories are the easiest way to take your look from drab to fab.
So many weddings to attend and you don't want to spend too much on jewelry, neither repeat your stuff. Well, Fashion jewelry is the easy solution.
Have a bright outfit and you don't want to wear that gold chain again….well match it up with Fashion jewelry in the same shade.
Don't want to move around wearing millions around your neck… Fashion jewelry again provides a safer option.
Fashion jewelry has gained tremendous popularity recently owing to its versatility and variety, myriad hues and affordability. It offers a cost effective yet glamorous option for those with a penchant for ornaments. It helps in keeping up with the latest trends without burning a whole in your pocket as well as providing a safer option. Real jewelry can be a sound investment in uncertain times. But for most of us, the new reality calls for faux — small indulgences that can make an old frock seem new.
Also known as imitation jewelry, fashion jewelry and costume jewelry, it comes in various shapes, sizes and texture and is made of materials as diverse as metal, glass, stones, crystals and even plastic. The variety Fashion jewelry can offer is unparalleled. You can find something to beautify each part of your body. From necklaces, earrings and hair ornaments to nose rings, toe rings, anklets, maang tikka, armlets and bangles… name it and you have it!
Fashion Jewellery is largely made of brass, cast iron, nickel, plastic beads and stones, instead of precious metals and gems.Costume Jewelry is cheaper as it can be made on machines and produce it in large quantities. Though Fashion Jewelry does not have much resale value, it is attractive and affordable jewellery in line with current fashion trends.
Some of the most popular types of fashion jewelry are:
Cubic Zircon Jewelry
Designer Kundan Jewelry
Lacquer Jewelry
Wooden Jewelry
Faux Gold Tone Jewelry
Faux Silver Tone Jewelry
Faux Pearl Jewelry
Victorian Jewelry
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Archive for July, 2010
Quick & Healthy Recipes: Allergy-Friendly Breakfast Pie (Wheat, Soy, Dairy, and Nut-Free!)
You can have this pie whenever you please — day or night. However, its fruity flavors are breakfast-ish to me. And, while it is a pie, it is made of such healthful ingredients that you can start your day off quite nutritiously with a slice.
Chock-full of fiber, phytonutrients, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, it makes minimally-nutritious morning pastries quiver in fear!
YIELDS: One 8-slice pie
For crust:
3/4 cup raw almonds (see NOTES at bottom of post)
3/4 cup raw walnuts (see NOTES at bottom of post)
(NOTE: For nut-free version, you will need 1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds, 1/2 cup hemp seeds, and 1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds; see NOTES at bottom of post)
2 Tablespoons unsweetened shredded dried coconut (optional)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup pitted dates (any variety; I like Medjool)
For filling:
1.5 cups blueberries
1.5 cups strawberries, sliced
1 medium banana, sliced
2 Tablespoons cup raisins
1 scoop unsweetened whey or hemp protein powder (optional; see NOTES at bottom of post)
1 Tablespoon water (if needed, to thin out)
To make the crust, process the nuts/seeds, coconut (if using), vanilla, cinnamon, and salt in food processor into a finely ground powder.
Add the pitted dates, 1/3 of a cup at a time, and process for 30 to 45 seconds at a time.
Once all the dates have been added, you should have a solid "dough-like" product. If it does not stick together, add a few more pitted dates and process again.
Remove the "dough" from the food processor and press it into a 9 or 10-inch pie pan (preferably glass), forming a crust that goes up onto the sides of the pan. Once done, place pie pan in freezer for 30 minutes.
While crust freezes, make the filling, as detailed below.
Rinse out the food processor and fill it with berries, the sliced banana, and the raisins. Process for 45 to 60 seconds, or until completely smooth. If needed, add up to 1 Tablespoon of water to make processing easier (careful, though, you don't your filling to be watery!).
Once filling is smooth (and has a creamy texture), remove crust from freezer and pour filling into pie pan.
Refrigerate pie pan for at least 90 minutes.
Once pie has been fully refrigerated, cut into eight uniform slices and enjoy!
NUTRITION FACTS (for 1 slice, crust made with almonds and walnuts, filling without protein powder):
245 calories
1.5 grams saturated fat
150 milligrams sodium
5 grams fiber
4 grams protein
Excellent Source of: B vitamins (except B12), folate, magnesium, manganese, potassium, vitamin C, zinc
Good Source of: Iron, monounsaturated fats, omega-3 ALA fatty acids, vitamin E, zinc
1. For a simpler and less costly crust, you can definitely use one type of nut or seed. I like using a combination in order to achieve more flavors, but that is completely up to you. If using multiple nuts/seeds, feel free to experiment with different ratios, too. You can also try ingredients not listed in this recipe (i.e.: Brazil nuts, macadamia nuts, pecans, etc.)
2. The extra scoop of whey or hemp protein in the filling provides an additional 2.5 grams of protein per slice, and thickens up the texture slightly. I find that an unsweetened, vanilla-flavored type works best with the filling.
3. Serving this for guests? Top it off with whole fresh berries or sliced fruits of your choice!
4. If you want to give the crust a hint of chocolate flavor, add one tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder to the crust. For a deep chocolate flavor, add two tablespoons.
Celebrity Diet Secrets: But You DO Eat Carbs, Drew Carey!
Comedian and Price is Right host Drew Carey has shed 80 pounds over the past six months, and the folks at People are on the case.
In an article titled "How I Lost 80 Lbs.", Mr. Carey shares his tip for success:
"No carbs," Carey says. "I have cheated a couple times, but basically no carbs, not even a cracker. No bread at all. No pizza, nothing. No corn, no beans, no starches of any kind. Egg whites in the morning or like, Greek yogurt, cut some fruit."
Alas, Mr. Carey has fallen prey to the same type of erroneous thinking that many other dieters do — the idea that "carbs" and "starch" are the same thing. They are not.
Remember, carbohydrates are in every food (except for oils, solid fats, and animal protein). Yes, everything else — from almonds to yogurt to fruit to sweet potatoes to broccoli — contains carbohydrates.
The notion that Drew Carey lost weight while "shunning carbohydrates" is wrong since he then states that he would sometimes start his mornings with yogurt and fruit.
Besides, it is absolutely possible to lose weight while eating carbohydrate-rich foods like oatmeal, quinoa, lentils, and chickpeas.
I also have no doubt that a quick comparison of Mr. Carey's caloric consumption before and during this diet would also show a decrease in total calories. Of course, the key to successful weight loss is to cut calories without sacrificing satiety and nutrient intake.
Who Said It?: Reveal
"Coffee has organic acids that raise your blood sugar, raise insulin. Insulin puts a lock on body fat. When you switch over to green tea, you get your caffeine, you're all set, but you will drop your insulin levels and body fat will fall very rapidly. [You will lose] 10 pounds in six weeks [if you replace coffee with green tea], I will guarantee it."
This quote comes from Dr. Nicholas Perricone, specifically from a 2004 appearance on Oprah Winfrey's talk show.
As with other doctors who are a staple on the media mogul's program, Dr. Perricone is a source of nutrition soundbites that are TV-friendly, albeit not entirely accurate. Never mind, of course, that Dr. Perricone is a dermatologist who for many years was invited to sit on Oprah's couch to dispense nutrition advice.
Let's examine Dr. Perricone's statements piece by piece.
"Coffee has organic acids that raise your blood sugar."
True, coffee raises blood sugar levels ever so slightly. The same can be said about plenty of healthful foods — nuts, seeds, beans, fresh fruit, whole grains, and root vegetables. This concept of "raising blood sugar", by the way, is nothing more than the glycemic index.
Additionally, if Dr. Perricone is so concerned about coffee's glycemic index, why is he such a fan of wild blueberries, which raise blood sugar levels more?
"When you switch over to green tea, you get your caffeine, you're all set, but you will drop your insulin levels and body fat will fall very rapidly."
This, of course, assumes you are drinking coffee and green tea on their own, without any milk — dairy or otherwise — or sweetener. Add dairy, almond, soy, oat, or any other milk to your tea and your blood sugar will rise to some degree.
If you like your tea plain but accompany it with food (whether it's oatmeal or a chocolate chip cookie), this talk of "dropping insulin levels" also becomes a moot point.
The above statement also makes the erroneous assumption that weight loss is simply about dropping insulin levels, rather than lowering caloric intake.
It is absolutely possible to lose weight while eating foods with high glycemic indeces, provided that calories are also being lowered.
Allow me to clarify. It is true that plenty of fiberless and overly processed foods — white flour, white sugar, refined grains — raise blood sugar levels significantly.
However, fruits are far from low-glycemic. In fact, ice cream has a lower glycemic index than watermelon. If weight loss was your goal, would you consider a cup of watermelon or a cup of Ben & Jerry's to be the wiser choice? Not to mention — have you ever heard of anyone gaining weight as a result of drinking unsweetened black coffee?
Remember, too, that a food's glycemic index can be altered by a variety of factors. A potato's glycemic index, for instance, is different if you eat it with its skin and top it with olive oil than if you peel and mash it.
"[You will lose] 10 pounds in six weeks [if you replace coffee with green tea], I will guarantee it."
If this were a money-back guarantee, Dr. Perricone would have to file for bankruptcy.
The notion that all it takes to lose 10 pounds — in six weeks, no less! — is a switch from coffee to green tea is not only science fiction, it is also infuriatingly misleading. Talk about setting people up for failure.
Of course, this "promise" wasn't met with an ounce of skepticism. Oprah vouched that she would give this a try, and the audience responded with applause. Because, as we all know, if "a doctor on TV" says something, then it MUST be true (even though sixty percent of doctors in the US don't have a single nutrition course built into their medical school curriculum, and thirty-five percent can take one course as an elective).
You Ask, I Answer: Farmers' "No Bovine Growth Hormone" Pledge?
I see this verbiage on my milk carton and it seems very vague.
"Our farmers pledge not to treat their cows with rbST."
The word 'pledge' implies to me that they may or may not do what is stated above.
I'm interested in your input.
— Ken Leebow
(Location Unknown)
In the overwhelming majority of cases, farmers who pledge not to use recombinant bovine Somatotropin (rbST)/ recombinant growth hormone (rBGH) sign legal affidavits that are kept on file by the respective companies they provide milk to.
In the vast majority of cases, though, this is done via an honor system. There is no formal inspection process.
There also aren't unannounced assessments or investigations. For example, the New York and Connecticut chapters of the Northeast Organic Farming Association explicitly state that they "do not investigate or make any guarantee that the individual farmer is complying with the Farmer's Pledge."
In The News: Don't Count on Calorie Labeling in Great Britain
Discouraging news from the other side of the Atlantic, friends — "fast food chains and restaurants have quietly sunk a plan by Britain's food watchdog to display calorie counts in eating outlets across the country."
A trial calorie-display initiative set forth by the Food Standards Agency has been downright abandoned by "fast food greats" like Pizza Hut, KFC, and Burger King.
Consequently, a mere three percent of the eligible fast food restaurants in Great Britain are posting calorie counts in visible ways (ie: not solely on their websites or on a leaflet that must be requested by customers).
This is why having the law on your side is crucial. Calorie counts must be legally — and federally — mandated. Case closed.
And, before any "the government can't tell me what to eat!!" zealots pipe up, keep in mind that this is not about prohibiting the sale of any foods. It simply makes information more public and easier to access.
You Ask, I Answer: Nut Butters, Nut Milks, Protein, and Satiety
I understand that nuts are filling because, in part, of their protein. Do nut milks (e.g., almond milk) possess similar properties? Are they as "filling" or have as much protein?
Also, what is a good protein replacement for nut butters? I like nut butters and love the idea of "bulking up" a piece of bread to make it more satisfying, but sometimes find it hard to digest nuts in large quantities. Is there something else I can put on my breads, muffins, etc. that will make me feel as full for as long as nut butters do?
— Lizzie (Last Name Withheld)
(Location Withheld)
Nut milks offer different nutrient values than nut butters because they have have a much higher water content.
If you make nut milk the traditional way (straining the liquid through a chinois and/or a nutmilk bag before consuming it), most of the "nut mush" (along with its fiber and protein) is caught and does not make it to your beverage.
This helps explain why the average cup (1 serving) of commercial almond milk has 1 gram of protein, while 1 serving (2 tablespoons) of almond butter has 7 grams of protein.
In terms of a good replacement for nut butters, you could always do a combination of nut butters with fruit.
For example, if you normally put 2 tablespoons of nut butter on bread, try 1 tablespoon (or even 2 teaspoons) and then add some sliced bananas or mashed berries. The fiber in the fruit will help you feel full, while the decrease in fat will make the total snack easier to digest.
You could also put a small amount of nut butter on bread and add a sprinkling of hemp, chia, or flax seeds for easier digestion.
Who Said It?
Coffee has organic acids that raise your blood sugar, raise insulin. Insulin puts a lock on body fat. When you switch over to green tea, you get your caffeine, you're all set, but you will drop your insulin levels and body fat will fall very rapidly. [You will lose] 10 pounds in six weeks [if you replace coffee with green tea], I will guarantee it.
I will reveal the answer — and explain why this statement raises my blood pressure — on Wednesday.
You Ask, I Answer: Endocrine Disruptors & Obesity
What do you think of articles (like this one) that link chemicals known as endocrine disruptors with obesity?
— Various Readers
While on vacation last week, I received over a dozen e-mails inquiring about endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) and their potential role in "making Americans fat".
Also known as "obesogens", these chemicals are present in pesticides, plastic containers, and unfiltered tap water.
According to the article linked to in this post, EDCs explain why "traditional diet advice — choose chicken over beef, eat more fish, load up on fruits and vegetables — may not work anymore."
Hold up. Do you see the problem with that description of supposed "traditional advice"? None of it is about eating fewer calories! "Choose chicken over beef", for example, has very little to do with caloric intake (that advice has more to do with lowering saturated fat intake).
While I am not denying that EDCs exist, and can pose health consequences to us, I really dislike the notion that they are the reason "why you can't lose those last ten pounds."
EDCs may very well be a tiny factor in rising obesity rates, but we can't ignore the main one — excessive caloric intake.
By "excessive caloric intake", I don't simply mean "we are eating more". To me, "excessive caloric intake" encompasses crop subsidies (which make heavily processed, not-at-all filling ingredients cheap), exploding portion sizes (a direct result of crop subsidies), food deserts, and other social factors.
Imagine, if you will, that you light a match and start a fire outdoors. A gust of wind will strengthen it, but it did not start the fire. The same can be said about EDCs and obesity. They very well could be the wind that provides some extra fuel to the obesity flame, but they are certainly not the match that started it all.
I am not downplaying the benefits (both personal and environmental) of eating organic produce and avoiding BPA, but keep in mind that many people have successfully lost weight while strill drinking unfiltered tap water, eating conventional produce, and eating/drinking items from plastic containers.
Numbers Game: Answer
Two percent of the livestock companies in the United States are responsible for 40 percent of the country's cattle, poultry, and pigs.
Source: United States Department of Agriculture
In case there were any doubts, our current food system is essentially an oligopoly.
Implications? Strong lobbying forces, involvement and presence in "official" dietary advice, and big budgets.
New Giveaway: Feed Your Activist Hunger
So far this year, the Small Bites blog has teamed up with a variety of individuals to give away some of my favorite things — from spice kits to healthy crackers to a brand-new vegan cookbook.
This giveaway is for my fellow food politics buffs who are interested in learning the inner workings of the beast known as the food industry.
Two Small Bites readers will win an autographed copy of Michele Simon's engrossing book, Appetite for Profit: How the Food Industry Undermines Our Health and How to Fight Back.
A health policy expert and law professor, Simon lays out thoughtful and appropriately scathing critiques of the food industry's attempts to lull consumers into a false sense of security with "health initiatives", self-regulation, and other tactics.
If food politics, corporate responsibility, public health issues, and food law interest you, this book needs a home on your bookshelf!
To enter this giveaway:
- Send an e-mail to "email@example.com" with the subject line "Appetite for Profit" anytime between 12:01 AM (Eastern Standard Time) on Thursday, July 22, 2010 and 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) on Monday, August 9, 2010.
- Only one e-mail entry per person. Multiple e-mail entries do not increase chances of winning.
- You may increase your chance of winning (equivalent to a second entry) by sharing the link to this giveaway on Twitter or Facebook. For Twitter, you must include "@andybellatti" in your tweet. For Facebook, please notify me via e-mail when you share this link on your wall.
- Winner will be selected at random on Tuesday, August 10, 2010 and will be contacted by me via e-mail.
- Winner must reside in the United States.
Good luck!
Many thanks to Michele Simon for donating two books to this giveaway. Keep up with her on Twitter (@Appetite4Profit)!
Small Bites Returns July 22
Dear Reader,
Small Bites is taking a short summer break and will return on Thursday, July 22.
In the meantime, please follow me on Twitter to stay up-to-date on nutrition news and receive helpful tips and informative facts throughout the day.
What Obesity Problem?
KFC's double deep-fried Double Down concoction threw down the gauntlet in April, and "inspired" other fast-food companies to put out their grossest, most extreme creations.
Last month, Friendly's unveiled their Grilled Cheeseburger Melt. Now, Foodbeast.com reports that Carl's Jr. is testing a footlong cheeseburger (advertisement pictured at left) in some of its California locations.
I'm not even going to feign shock at this point.
The Three Words Every Nutritionist Should Say
"Eat more greens."
Yes, there is "eat more" advice that promotes health. Unless you are drowning them in copious amounts of oil, greens don't make a caloric dent.
Dark, leafy green vegetables are excellent sources of many minerals (especially calcium as far as kale, bok choy, and mustard greens are concerned), phytonutrients, antioxidants, and flavonoids.
Barring exceptions (ie: someone taking Coumadin), everyone can benefit from consuming a higher quantity of these vegetables.
By the way, the key when taking Coumadin is to keep your intake of dark leafy green vegetables constant. If you normally eat a lot, keep eating a lot. If you normally don't, keep your intake low.


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The Centre for Climate Change Strategy, which is advising the Obama administration, recommends the following policies:
* Carbon taxes
* Dramatically increase state gas taxes
* Vehicle taxes based on gas mileage
* Subsidize inefficient "renewable" energy sources
* Electricity fees to subsidize energy "efficiency"
* Green energy requirements (Renewable Portfolio Standards)
* Require "Smart Growth" city planning
* Mandate "green" principles in states' K-12 curriculum
* Mandatory percentage of gas taxes to inefficient mass transit
* Surcharges based on vehicle fuel efficiency
This is not a list of choices, they see that all of these need to implemented at the same time. Nor all of these are in the CLimate Change Bill now at the Senate - but several are. Who says this will not lead to a major change in the way the US operates?
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Tuesday, July 21, 2009
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Posted by Stephen Murgatroyd at Tuesday, July 21, 2009
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The pessimist in me sees something more frightening than the recent derivative meltdown. The derivative market simply deleveraged after a political edict (houses for everyone) ran it's natural course.
The carbon market is entirely a political construct. Should the GW theory shortfalls become generally known and accepted, the subsequent unwinding of GW trillions in capital investment and financial futures markets could cause a real mess.
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Diagnosed in 2008, Carmen Neil has survived breast cancer not once but twice. This self-proclaimed small town Georgia girl watched her grandmother and mother both battle breast cancer and has been an active volunteer in that world long before her own diagnosis. She calls it a "stormy blessing", one that showed her what she was meant to dedicate her life to. Carmen was grateful that she had the means and support to have diagnostic tests and treatment but realized she was incredibly blessed. "There are so many other women in the local communities that do not have the means. They put it off until it's too late, and this is what this is about."
The mission of Ta Ta Bang! Bang! is: To end late stage breast cancer by providing funds to local not-for-profit community hospitals for screening and diagnostic testing for breast cancer diagnoses. In it's inaugural year in 2013, there were 80 shooters. Two years later, over 300. The Georgia event is the flagship and now kicks off the multi-state tour every year. Ta Ta Bang! Bang! has raised more than $150,000 to date helping patients in 28 counties/hospitals in Georgia and Tennessee.
When Carmen Neil invited me to shoot at Ta Ta Bang! Bang! Georgia, I knew I wanted to get involved. I called my good friend Tarra Stoddard from Reel Camo Girl and asked her to make the drive down. Her family had been touched by this disease and if we were celebrating ambitious women who live life to the fullest, I needed her on my team! A friend of mine introduced me to two young female competitive shooters, Morgan Goette and Julianna Johnson, who happened to be local to the event and they rounded out our team of 4. We banded together to raise a goal of $1,000 for our team, and with the generosity of friends and family, we exceeded that goal.
Let me tell you that if you only somewhat care about a cause, you don't put in the effort to run a sporting clays event let alone a multi-state one. I was greatly impressed by the attendance and organization that day. Team Ta Ta Bang! Bang! worked tirelessly on the course and behind the scenes to make sure everything went according to plan. There were kids of all ages shooting, families, teams of co-workers; it was a beautiful showing of support.
I've shot in a lot of charity events and let me tell you, this was no "fluff course"! This was set up for the true competitor. I'll admit, without telling you my score, that this course kicked my butt. As for my teammates, it was incredible to watch the young competitors shoot. Their focus and calmness was something you'd expect from shooters twice their age. I am proud to say that Morgan was awarded the prize of top female shooter with a score of 89.
The sponsors were a who's who of the shooting and hunting industry including: Cabela's, Browning, Beretta, Benchmade, Ameristep, Millennium Treestands, 4-S Advanced Wildlife Solutions, Havalon, and Bresser to name a few. The low country boil dinner was a real treat for this land locked gal, as was the live auction that followed.
Carmen says "Breast cancer tried to end me. Now I'm trying to end breast cancer." Spend a day with her and you will know a strong and beautiful woman on a mission.
For information on shooting in the upcoming 2017 events, donations or sponsorship please visit tatabangbang.org
Team Registration Table
Team Sportsman Channel L to R: Tarra Stoddard, Courtney Nicolson, Julianna Johnson, Morgan Goette.
Old Hudson Plantation, Sparta GA
Courtney Nicolson
Morgan shooting, Julianna planning her shot.
Courtney Nicolson with Carmen Neil, Founder of Ta Ta Bang! Bang!
Alex Clark showing off his flair.
Some of the awards.
Carmen awarding top female to our teammate Morgan Goette.


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Skip to comments.Biden: Before We Took Office, U.S. Was The Problem On Iran
Posted on 05/08/2012 11:04:38 AM PDT by ColdOne
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buffoon. lout. charlatan.
Ok Joe .. sooo ... what's yer problem NOW .... not ebough abortions to your blood god?
One wonders when this guy specifically thinks the U. S. became the problem (not Iran of course) after the Iranian Hostage Crisis.
Carter thought the Shah was the problem. Now this blithering idiot thinks we are the problem.
Well boys, could it be Islamic Fundamentalists are the problem?
Why of course not, our Christian president and his cockroach politician squad all think the Islamic Republic of Iran is just swell. "WE ARE THE PROBLEM."
Biden, it's a sad day in the United States when someone as unhinged as you is second to someone who hates this nation like your president does.
I'd like to ask Slow-Joe exactly how 'Their' policies differ from those of the Bush Administration in concrete terms (as opposed to rose-colored glass perceptions)?
Yeah, I remember when our guys invaded the Iranian embassy and took their guys hostage for a year or so oh, wait .
Total hack!
Biden: "IF I were a Jew, I'd have more rings on these fingers than Sammy Davis Jr.!!!"
Joe "is a Zionist"? He thinks that's somebody who plays the xylophone.
C'mon Joe. Give me something to work with.
It's becoming harder to tell anyone you are actually a very smart guy.
Your desperation to make the case for a second term ain't selling.
You inherited 60 years of Iran's asinine attempts for relevancy and then your boy king wanted to make nice, reach out to and talk things through with the Mullah regime.
The administration approached Iran as boys and were treated as such.
The next administration will approach them from a position of strength and as the dominant power who can make nice or just keep f%*/-ng with until your country men overthrow your oppressive oligarchy and take control of their lives.
Hopefully we will be their biggest cheerleader and friend.
We dam sure won't give fig about Russia or China and all will be right in the world again.
It's very telling that they supported the Muslim Brotherhood's movement to increase Islamic theocratic rule in the Muddled East.
Obama has been the worst thing to happen to those people since Jimmy Carter, well-known anti-semite.
And Joe, Harry Truman didn't fund the nations that wanted to wipe Israel off the map in '48.
Incidentally, May 14 will mark the anniversary of the reborn nation Israel on western calendars. The day Harry Truman recognized them as a nation.
Biden, the court jester, needs to be locked up for being hazardous to our Republic.
Biden, the court jester, needs to be locked up for being hazardous to our Republic.
New headline: "Joe Biden Harangues, Shouts at Ungrateful Jews" (Jewish donor contributions to obama campaign continue to dwindle)
Biden or not, below is a response (in context), that should be, to the Mullahs' Regime in Iran, their Supporters, and Any (Islamist) Organization. They will fully understand it, IF fully followed by action, by any US administration.
Think Osama bin Laden's farewell to the world about a year ago.
If Barack Hussein Obama, genuinely, did finally rid the world of OBL, then he should know how to do the rest.
"My response would be Release him, or we execute every prisoner in Guantanamo, AND kill the next 1000 Jihadis we capture.
And, if we find out who you are, well kill you AND every member of your family that we can locate."
As for inheriting problems, he should note that Obama's inheritance, politically, goes back to Carter's administration.
No one expects Obama to clean up the previous mess. But, at minimum, he should not be adding to it, as he had done.
Seriously, democratic practices or not, for the top job, which has responsibilities for not only leading a nation, but, in the case of the US, the world, I would suggest a thorough assessment of candidates before they qualify to run for office.
The cost of, inadvertently, electing an incompetent or even an 'insane' President or VP, as far as the US is concerned, is just way too high.
Democracy is an ideal, running a country at all levels, and significantly influencing the international scene are realities.
Look at that disgraceful picture of obama's butt showing in front of the Saudis and tell me why "polls" say 47% of the US thinks he deserves to be re-relected
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He concealed the sea
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the wind invisible,
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you see the dust whirling,
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you see the foam,but not the ocean.
invoke Him with deeds, not words;
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Authored by Vince Russell on 22 January 2006 at 07:20PM
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Vince Kong visits London Zoo
I'm a big fan of the 21st of January, it was the day I was born after all, so to celebrate in style, I arranged a trip to London Zoo dressed in my gorilla outfit!
As before, persuading Lucy was very tricky, and I must shamefully admit I used loads of blackmail and a heavy reliance on the phrase "but it's my birthday!" to force her to be part of this. To her credit though, she threw herself into the role and was brilliant but unfortunately I'm now on the lookout for a new cameraperson.
In the week building up to the Zoo visit, Lucy phoned London Zoo and explained what I was up to, they said that I wouldn't be allowed in because I would scare the animals, and a good few humans too no doubt, but I decided to go anyway and just change when I got there.
We left the house on Saturday morning to make the hour long trip to London Zoo, the plan being to take a train to Waterloo, then a tube to Camden followed by a short walk to the Zoo. Twickenham train station was good fun, we met a young woman who wanted to take my picture about a hundred times, a young girl would was scared of me at first, then seemed to decide that I was just an idiot in a suit so she'd try and scare me instead, and a young boy and his mum, who ran half the length of the platform just so they could be in the same carriage as me!
This little boy was joined by two more kids when we reached Richmond. We had a bit of banter with them, I sneezed about 23 times, and settled down to read the paper. Sarah joined us few stop later and greeted me with a "Happy Birthday Vince!", which prompted one of the children to turn to his my and say "Mummy, it's the gorilla's birthday", I was having a little chuckle at this when it was followed up by one of the other boys saying to his mum, "Mummy, I don't think it is King Kong, King Kong is much bigger!".
When we arrived at Waterloo I was so happy to be off the train, we'd only been on there for 30 minutes but I was cooking in the suit, so to finally be out in the fresh air was, well, like a breath of fresh air!
The tube journey was largely uneventful, I couldn't resist hanging on to the bars like a monkey though. There were a few comments and laughs on the way out of the tube station and on the walk to the Zoo, a lady on the other side of the road shouted across asking if she could take my picture, I had no problem with this, so the two chaps with her ran across the road to stand near me, apparently they are all from Brazil, it makes me smile to think of them showing their friends the photos when they get back home and saying, "yeah, this is just some guy walking around as a gorilla".
We finally arrived at the Zoo and posed outside for some photo's. We chatted to some of the little kids, some of them seemed terrified, others were just plain mystified. We thought we'd have a crack at getting in with the suit on but when we asked, they just said no. We asked if we could have a photo taken by the ticket booth and again they said no. Not to worry though, I changed out of the suit and went in as a regular human being, I don't think it made much difference, I'm sure scared the crap out of some of the animals with the strange Vince-suit that I was wearing!
Photo's from the big day
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Comments about "Vince Kong visits London Zoo"
Lucy said
Brilliant! What a laugh we had. My favourite moment was the Brazilian chaps racing across the road to have their photo taken with you. They didn't speak English, but words were not needed - they were lovin' it!
23 January 2006 at 11:05AM
Jason said
Fantastic!! What dod the real Gorillas think of you, if you went in that was?
I love the tube shot! Didn't know they had Monkey frames on the tube. Hope you washed your hands before attempting that stunt too. You don't want to give your arse disease to all the commuters now do you!
23 January 2006 at 11:49AM
Antony said
Good one Vince. Very entertaining. I'm up for the photographer caper if you throw in a free banana.
23 January 2006 at 12:44PM
Vince's mum said
so when you visit me in Cusco are you bringing the suit? Maybe I can give you a temporary job behind the bar increase my profits - or you could be a guest dance teacher maybe?
23 January 2006 at 02:27PM
Vince Russell said
I've just been sent this link...
...you'd think if London Zoo are up to this sort of thing, then a chap wandering round in a gorilla suit would be fine. Apparently not though!
24 January 2006 at 08:38AM


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Discussion in 'Game Scheduling' started by Drifterbub, Mar 16, 2009.
Advanced to week 15
Everyone needs to get their recruiting in ASAP.
JR, what is the latest you can play the Conf Champ game tonight?
JR is going to play the NC game after I advance. I'm making the deadline for week 15 recruiting midnight cst.
Get your crap in.
CC game..no short cuts JR lol...
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About MCIE
What services does MCIE provide?
MCIE's mission is to be the catalyst for the meaningful and successful participation of all students in their neighborhood schools. Our specific services vary annually, based on grants, contracts, and emerging priorities in the field. The primary way to describe MCIE's services is:
Information dissemination:
• Referral to advocacy or professional agencies, and individuals who provide consultation
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What are some quick resources I can provide to people on inclusion?
- Resources within Reason at UNC's Inclusion 101 guide [PDF]
- SWIFT Schools offers the guide Why Inclusive Education? in English and Spanish (En Español): ¿Por qué la educación inclusiva?
- There are several short (2 minutes) and longer (20 minutes) videos on the SWIFT YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/theswiftcenter
What are the benefits of inclusion — why should it be done? Won't students with disabilities hinder the learning of others?
Evidence suggests that students with disabilities in the general education classroom benefit from increased peer relationships. In addition to forming new and meaningful friendships, they also often gain peer role models who help them develop social and behavioral skills. Academically, fully included students experience increased engagement and more consistent achievement of IEP goals.
Students without disabilities who are taught in inclusive classrooms experience similar social benefits. Additionally, these students often exhibit increased awareness, acceptance and respect for individual differences and diversity. Students without disabilities in inclusive settings often demonstrate increased academic achievement that may arise from opportunities to model and demonstrate academic concepts for their peers. All students gain greater access to a wide variety of curricular and instructional resources.
See the following links and briefs for more information:
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- MCIE brief from 2010 on the benefits of inclusive education
- 2016 policy brief prepared for Alana Institute on benefits of inclusive education
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In middle and high school, all students can be included with a typical schedule and opportunity for extracurricular participation. For students taking the alternate assessment, there may be more freedom to choose classes that are aligned with a student's interests and talents.
In addition, schools will plan for each student's transition to an inclusive life after school. According to the U.S. Department of Education's 2017 guide, transition planning involves, "…a coordinated set of activities for a student with a disability within an outcome-oriented process. This process promotes movement from school to post-school activities, such as postsecondary education, and includes vocational training, and competitive integrated employment. Active student involvement, family engagement, and cooperative implementation of transition activities, as well as coordination and collaboration between the VR agency, the SEA, and the LEAs are essential…"
See the following links and briefs for more information:
- NTACT – National Technical Assistance Center on Transition
- DCDT – CEC's Division on Career Development and Transition
- 2015 MCIE brief – Functional Life Skills in the 21st Century, on vital skills students with high support needs should receive along with educational curriculum
- Accessing Accommodations after High School from PACER
- A general transition resource for autistic students: Roadmap to Transition: A Handbook for Autistic Youth Transitioning to Adulthood from the Autistic Self Advocacy Network
How can you help students transition to receiving inclusive educational services?
There is not a "one size fits all" approach to student planning, especially when a student is going to be included for the first time. Some teams will want to have the educators currently teaching the student ("sending" staff) to meet with the educators who will teach the student in the coming year ("receiving" staff). If a student has intensive and complex support needs, there are tools that will be helpful. See:
- 2003 MCIE brief – Individual Student Planning - Planning the Transition from Special Education to General Education Placements
- 2015 MCIE Student-Centered Planning – Overview of the MAPs process used for planning supports and services for students with extensive needs
- 2015 MCIE Student planning tools – A variety of planning tools for teachers developing supports and implementation plans for students with extensive needs
- 2016 SWIFT Schools blog post – Transitioning to an inclusive setting: Five strategies for districts, schools, and families
For Educators (some may be useful for others too!)
What is Universal Design for Learning (UDL)?
UDL is a framework for making your classroom accessible for all kinds of learners. It makes accessible space the default rather than an exception. UDL operates on the basis that overarching accessibility benefits all students, not just those with disabilities. For more information, see:
- CAST's About UDL page
- UDL Center's About UDL
- UDL Implementation
- 5 Examples of UDL in the Classroom from Understood
- SWIFT Schools offers the guide What is Universal Design for Learning? in English and Spanish (En Español): ¿Qué es el Diseño Universal para el Aprendizaje (UDL, por sus siglas en inglés)?
- 21st Century Concepts — Differentiated Instruction and UDL by Tom Perran
- Loui Lord Nelson's favorite online UDL and Inclusion resources
How can I use UDL for high-support students?
- "Supporting Students with More Intensive Support Needs in UDL Environments" by Center on Accessible Educational Materials
What is Differentiated Instruction (DI)? How is it different from UDL?
DI principles are based on making learning accessible for all students, who differ in many ways. Teachers use data on students in the classroom to make instructional decisions. DI gives the central role to the teacher in "customizing" teaching at the classroom level based on the students in that class, while UDL provides a framework for designing lessons and curriculum.
Here are two helpful links:
- UDL Center - UDL vs Differentiated Instruction brief from the UDL Center
- 21st Century Concepts — Differentiated Instruction and UDL by Tom Perran
I want to include all learners in my classroom, but one student disrupts the classroom frequently. How do I include them and make sure others can learn?
Behavior often serves as communication and it is our job to seek to understand the messages that are being communicated. Staff need to understand the function of behavior, and should be skilled in positive behavior support and intervention strategies. Teams will want to involve the student, the student's family and professionals who also work with the student, to find a way to meet the student's needs in a different way that doesn't disrupt others. Develop and implement strategies to support the student and teach them alternatives that meet their needs but don't disrupt the class. Research provides us with a variety of tools that can help students.
Some resources are:
- Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) strategies will help you to figure out what function the behavior serves and how you can prevent the behavior and teach alternate behavior.
- The student may be experiencing anxiety or frustration; may have difficulty processing sensory information or need to move about frequently in order to pay attention or regulate themselves. A team may need to collaborate to design individual student supports to address student needs and minimize disrupting experiences.
- Teams may benefit from understanding students who have neurological differences such as discussed in this Ollibean article "Autistic Neurology and Behavior"
What is accessible technology and how can I use it to enhance inclusion in my classroom?
Accessible technology is a set of tools with three main principles behind them:
- They can be used by people with and without disabilities
- They can either be used without assistive technology, or are compatible with standard assistive technology
- Access features are adjustable for different users' needs.
Some resources are:
- A definition of and general accessible tech articles are here at Accessible Tech.org
- MCIE blog post on using accessible tech for inclusion
How should I work with students who use assistive technology to communicate (augmentative and alternative communication, or AAC, devices)?
Students who use AAC usually have speech-language services provided by a speech-language pathologist. Students and their families can work with their IEP team to develop a plan. Some resources on AAC are:
- AssistiveWare's AAC FAQ, Communication Matters,American Speech and Hearing Association, and PrAACtical.
- AssistiveWare's Dos and Don'ts Series articles – see the related posts for more Dos and Don'ts
- A guide for self-advocates on the best practices for including AAC users. Many of the inclusion practices are applicable to education – they could be used for including AAC users in class activities. The guide does not have methods for teaching AAC to students.
- Presuming Competence in Practice at Speak for Yourself
What is co-teaching? How can I use it?
According to CAST's introduction post to co-teaching and inclusion, "Co-teaching is the practice of pairing teachers together in a classroom to share the responsibilities of planning, instructing, and assessing students." Co-teaching is a partnership between teachers where each teacher is equally responsible for the classroom. Sometimes, a special education teacher is paired with a general education teacher. But that's not the only way. For more information, see:
- A Co-teaching Success Storyat Brookes Publishing Blog
- The NEA describes 6 Steps for Successful Co-Teaching
- The Council for Exceptional Children shares experiences and provides guidance.
For Administrators, Principals, and State Agencies
How can I measure inclusive practices in my school ?
There are several measures that have been developed over the last 30 years to identify what schools are doing and need to develop in order to provide quality and effective inclusive education services.
- SWIFT Center has an assessment tool here that measures the extent to which schools are implementing the SWIFT framework, focused on a Multi-Tiered System of • Supports (MTSS) to guide inclusive education
- You can use the MCIE survey on staff attitudes to assess your staff's beliefs about inclusive education. We would appreciate you sharing your data - and let us know if you'd like a link to an electronic version!
- The Florida Inclusion Network uses the Best Practices in Inclusive Education (BPIE) in their work with schools
What is my responsibility as a school principal or administrator? How can I prepare to support students with disabilities?
Principals are in a unique position to support their staff in establishing a vision for meeting the educational needs of all learners within the requirements of the State and school district. The principal is key in setting the stage and guiding staff as they implement new and improve existing practices so ALL learners are successful within the general education framework. Some resources are:
- Principal Preparedness to Support Students With Disabilities and Other Diverse Learners: A Policy Forum Proceedings Document by Project Forum – by Dr. Paula Burdette. This report was part of Project Forum at the National Association of State Directors of Special Education.
- The Principal's Responsibilities in Supporting Quality Instruction – prepared by Stetson & Associates, Inc. by Inclusive Schools Network. This resource describes the principal's role in ensuring quality education for all learners and tips for creating an effective leadership strategy.
- SWIFT Center Webinar with Lacy Redd: The Principal's Role in Inclusive Education
- CEEDAR Center webinar, Preparing Principals to Meet the Needs of All Students
- Professional standards for education leaders: "PSEL 2015 and Promoting Principal Leadership for the Success of Students with Disabilities" [PDF]
- "Promises to Keep: Transforming Educator Preparation to Better Serve a Diverse Range of Learners" [PDF]
For Parents and Families
What is the difference between a 504 plan and an IEP?
An IEP is covered under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which is a federal special education law. IEPs can only be provided for students with any of 13 specific disabilities listed in the IDEA. Parents can ask schools to pay for an independent evaluation (an IEE) of their child. IEPs must be written documents that describe the services the school will provide a student.
A 504 plan is covered under section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. 504 plans can serve any student with a disability. 504 plans do not allow parents to ask for an independent evaluation paid for by the school. 504 plans do not have to be written documents and may include things such as specific accommodations for the student. More information can be found at:
- See here at Understood for a helpful side by side comparison of more key differences and other information.
- Wrightslaw section 504 page
- Wrightslaw IDEA 2004 page
What if my child/student is not making progress in the general education classroom?
Parents and guardians are their child's most important advocates. If a parent or guardian suspects that a child is not making progress, parents/guardians can notify the classroom teacher, special education teacher and administration about their concerns and request an IEP meeting to discuss the child's progress. Parents can request documentation to support any claims the school makes about progress toward IEP goals and objectives. Examples of documentation that a parent or guardian should request are work samples, assessments and progress reports. It may be necessary to rewrite the IEP in order to ensure that the student is receiving the right type and amount of specialized instruction, supplementary aids and services as well as related services.
What are some resources I can use if I believe that my child is not being educated in the least restrictive setting?
Some parents will want support to determine how to advocate for their child's services and placement.
- Most States have parent information and training centers that can offer support.
- The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA), a group that advocates for students with disabilities, has resources listed on this page
- Wrightslaw, a group who has a focus on special education law, has resources at this link
- Disability Rights Maryland may be able to provide legal representation, legal advice, or referrals and resources in Maryland; other protection and advocacy organizations can be found in each State.
How can I teach my child to be a self-advocate?
Families can allow children with disabilities to access guides, articles, and resources written by self-advocates, particularly self-advocates with the same disabilities. Make sure they know that disability is nothing to be ashamed of. Let them know they have the same rights as anyone else, including the right to an education.
Teach them their right to reasonable accommodations, and that those aren't just something you ask for – they are their rights! An example would be teaching them the rules schools must follow in IEPs and 504 plans under the IDEA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Teach them other specific rights, such as:
- Rights under the ADA
- Rights under the Fair Housing Act
- And other laws protecting people with disabilities
Also teach them that they have the right to boundaries and personal space. One blogger explains that "People have the right to control what happens to their body." An example the blogger provides is the right to not be touched if a person does not want to be. They should also be able to express if someone is in their personal space. They should be able to say "no" to people, especially people who might take advantage of them.
Presume competence in their abilities, including the ability to learn, but believe them when they cannot do something due to disability or impairment.
Some resources are:
- PACER guide on teaching your child to self-advocate
- Roadmap to Transition: A Handbook for Autistic Youth Transitioning to Adulthood from the Autistic Self Advocacy Network
What are some resources that I can use?
Check out the following:
- Parent Primer — Placing Special Needs Children in the Inclusive Classfrom The Inclusive Class: addresses common parental questions and concerns about inclusive education, has information for identifying whether your child's classroom is inclusive and for understanding how you, as a parent, can stay involved.
- 2016 SWIFT Schools blog post – Transitioning to an Inclusive Setting: Five strategies for districts, schools, and families
What are some other resources for parents?
Other Resources
What are some Maryland specific resources?
- Disability Rights Maryland is part of the protection and advocacy (P&A) system for people with disabilities. They sometimes take legal cases, and can provide referrals and resources.
- The Parents' Place of Maryland is a parent center organization that works in partnership with families to improve education and health outcomes for children with disabilities and special health care needs.
- You may have other local disability groups in your area that you can look into.


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Yay! One month left till the A-Z Challenge begins...
I must make a note that you're no.#130 - I'm looking forward to reading your posts, Heather.
Hi Heather - I'm going to head over to your post, mentioned above in your first answer. In the meantime...I'm very pleased you are joining the A to Z Challenge, and that you getting prepared. Just remember...don't stress about having all your posts done beforehand. It's fun to sometimes just wing it (I didn't have the option last year to get prepared as I only joined on the last day - and I had such a blast).
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Somehow I always ended up playing tag with the kids who have to PUNCH you to tag you! :(
Great to see you signed up and so prepared!
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I've entered you in my draw for a piece of amazing artwork, compliments of my daughter. (left my head outside yesterday and it was frozen this morning when I went looking for it - snowfall last night) :)
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Each year I put loads of thought into what I will wear on Christmas day. My family have a bunch of traditions and as its summer in Australia, we often sit outside in the nice weather playing games in the garden. All the women wear their Mikimoto pearls and good dresses. This is one of the dresses I am considering wearing. All the gents wear bow ties. We play some games that result in everyone getting nick nacks, including, inevitably, a bag of marshmallows.
The bag of marshmallows is a running family joke that stems back to a time that I had a brush with a marshmallow I shouldn't have. I had a really rough day at work, I came home tired and looking for a chance to relax at home and I came across a marshmallow on the kitchen bench. I love marshmallows, so to me, this was a jackpot.
One should always be suspicious of things that are without their containers on the kitchen bench, so I hunted around for the bag. I couldn't find it anywhere so I inspected the marshmallow. It was in perfect nick without a single blemish. I shrugged, and resolved to ask my mum where the rest of the marshmallows were when she got home. I made myself a hot milo, put the marshmallow on top and enjoyed its melty delicious flavours mixed in with the chocolate of my drink.
When mum came home, I asked her where the rest of the marshmallows were. My suspicions were aroused when she responded with 'you didn't eat it, did you?'
She then proceeded to, in fits and starts because the whole story seemed too cruel to tell me all at once, the following chain of events, which I have kindly put into chronological order and precise detail for you.
My grandparents went to the supermarket in one of the rattiest shopping centres in town. When they got their trolley back to the car and had loaded in all the groceries, they found some marshmallows tumbling about in the bottom of the dirty trolley basket. Not being the sort to litter, they assumed their marshmallow bag had burst and spilled into the trolley, so they scooped them out of the filthy metal basket and took them home.
When they got home, they discovered that their marshmallow bag packaging was, in fact, intact. They had brought home the marshmallows of a complete stranger. Not wanting to waste anything they offered them to my mother when she visited, for her to give to the dogs. Mum thought this was an odd thing to give the dogs, but she went along with it anyway. When she got home, she gave my dog the marshmallow, and my dog had taken it tentatively, walked onto the carpet and politely dropped it onto the floor before slinking off (I'm pretty sure she has a hard time saying no to people). My mother then was worried someone might trod the rejected marshmallow into the carpet, so she picked it up and PUT IT ON THE KITCHEN BENCH.
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Now, I'd like to pause and review the marshmallow story here. At no point, did someone say 'WE SHOULD PUT THIS LOST MARSHMALLOW FROM THE BOTTOM OF A MANKY TROLLEY IN THE BIN'. At no point did someone say, 'THE DOG DOESN'T LIKE IT, WHATEVER LET'S PUT IT IN THE BIN.' To this day it still baffles me that this marshmallow was so precious that it came home with my grandparents who were unable to leave it behind or throw it out, and was then welcomed into the family home by my mother, and even after MY DOG rejected it, she couldn't find it within herself to throw it in the bin.
In summary, I ate a marshmallow that was discarded by an unidentified shopper and left to roll around in a filthy supermarket trolley, which had been handled by at least 3 people and was eventually rejected by my dog after she had carried it around in her mouth and dumped it on the lounge room floor.
I can only be grateful that I decided to sanitise the marshmallow in boiling water before ingesting it.
To top it all off, at the time I was photographing things every day for the 365 challenge, so here is a photo of the stupid marshmallow.
So now every year at Christmas, we wear bowties and pretty dresses, play games and share a bag of marshmallows.


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F18 Arg Nats 2014: Cruz Gonzalez Smith & Mariano Heuser Champs
No racing today due to lightning storms and lack of wind so all stays a reported yesterday. After 8 races Cruz Gonzalez Smith & Mariano Heuser are crowned for the second time Argentine Champs.
Previous crown was in 2010. 3rd title for Mariano who won in 2009 with Miguel Saubidet.
2nd place for Pablo Volker & Esteban Daneri, & 3rd for Agustín Krevisky & Billy Lopez Segura.
In the end the F18 experts and recently crowned US Vice Champs got ahead the two former dinghy World Champs (Volker & Krevisky) confirming they are today the Nr1 F18 local and top 2 Continenal crew.
4th place Esteban Blando & Nico Cuagliotti scored yesterday 2,2,2, 1 but their four first results in light winds were too poor to aim higher.
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Manchester Unite manager Sir Alex Ferguson has called on the Red Devils to re-create the aura of invincibility that once surrounded Old Trafford on European nights. The three-time winners have won only three of nine home games over the last three Champions Leagues. Worse still, these wins - against Wolfsburg, Bursaspor and Otelul Galat - came against clubs making their Champions League debuts.
United failed to progress past the group stages last season and despite being drawn in what should, on paper, be an easy group (with Turkey's Galatasaray, Portuguese side Braga and CFR Cluj of Romania for company), Ferguson does not want to underestimate his opponents.
"We don't want to be as careless as we were last year and the team I choose will reflect that. Over the past few years the group stages have been very straightforward for us so it gave me the opportunity to play a lot of young players but I'll be playing a more experienced team now," the Scot told UEFA's official Web site.
The long-serving manager also spoke on the defensive injury crisis that has plagued his side in recent weeks.
"We have had a really rough ride with defenders being injured for the last two or three years but if they remain fit it definitely gives us a better opportunity. If I was guaranteed two of those [centre-halves] being fit for the rest of the season I'd take that gladly right now but it's not been the case," the Telegraph quoted Ferguson as saying.
Meanwhile, the 70 year old admitted to being disappointed at hearing fans of his club singing anti-Liverpool chants during United's win over Wigan in the last league game.
"I didn't hear it (on Saturday), but others did, particularly in the directors' box," BBC quoted Ferguson as saying.
Ferguson, who had said he wanted to end the bitter rivalry between his side and Liverpool in the wake of the recent findings by the Hillsborough Independent Panel, said he could do nothing if some people were determined to make trouble during the Red Devils' visit to Anfield on 23 September. An IBTimes UK report earlier suggested officials from the two clubs would be meeting to work out mutually agreeable means to tackle what could become a very messy situation.


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The demand for denim is picking up again, and Arvind Mills is currently trading near its year's lows. I reckon it's time to start buying this stock again. Arvind Mills is a frontline stock in the textiles sector and has posted an eps of Rs. 5.40 for the year ended, March, 07. There was a time when Arvind Mills used to trade at a PE of even 20, but currently trading at a PE of only 8. The delivery volumes for yesterday were a very high 69%. Technically also this stock looks ripe for an upmove, with immediate targets of 55 and then 68. For long term investors the targets can be over 100 also. Cheers!
PS: I continue to like SRF Limited, Salona Cotspin (bse) and FCS Software. These are at the top of my buy list.
Friday, June 1, 2007
2 comments:
- Superstar said...
Hi all,
Arvind Mills has risen nearly 20% since I gave a buy call on it some weeks back. Fast approaching my first target of 55, mentioned in my initial reco post. Cheers!
- July 11, 2007 at 10:28 AM
- Shivi said...
Dear Superstar,
What is your take on Supreme Petro. When do you think it will start moving
- July 24, 2007 at 1:44 PM
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Healthy food choices are important for your childrens overall health. Like most parents, you are trying to juggle many things at once. Convincing your children to eat healthy food every day is only one of them.
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- Involve your children in preparing meals and snacks. Encourage your teenagers to make one meal a week. Younger children can help in the kitchen.
- Respect your child's changing appetite. Offer a variety of nutritious foods at meals so that there is always something healthy to eat. It can take up to 10 tries before a child will accept a new food.
- Prepare simple meals. Children like them best. A chicken sandwich with vegetables and dip and fresh fruit can be a healthy meal.
- Teach your children how to read food labels. Soon they will be choosing healthier options.
- Be a good role model. Practice healthy eating habits at home and at restaurants.
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The California Highway Patrol says 25-year-old Rory Roguski died Wednesday night when the car he was riding in veered off Highway 20 in Yuba City and hit a wall.
The driver of the vehicle was Roguski's friend, Erin Jasper.
She was driving intoxicated and was taken to Sutter Roseville Medical Center.
Roguski had been a Sheriff's deputy for Sutter County for the past two years.
Sheriff Paul Parker described him as a well-liked guy with a an outgoing personality.
"When these things happen it always shocks the department," said Parker.
In a statement, Roguski's mother Paulette said, "Our family and friends have suffered a huge loss in this tragic accident. We have lost a great son, brother, nephew, and friend. Rory was a big guy with an even bigger heart."
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