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Targeting affluents? Don't expect to reach them through texts. In Q1 2014, Luxury Institute found that just 17% of US affluent internet users, those with an income of $150,000 or more, had signed up or were somewhat/very likely to opt in to messages from a luxury brand.
Even tech-savvy affluent millennials weren't interested in luxury brand messages popping up on their phones: Just around one-quarter said they had or would be interested in receiving such communications, a percentage similar to Generation Xers.
Instead, emails may be the way into affluents' digital inboxes, with 49% of respondents saying they had or were somewhat/very likely to opt in to receiving emails from a luxury brand.
While this wasn't a majority activity among the entire group, the total percentage was skewed lower by boomers, as over half of millennials and Gen Xers were interested in receiving messages this way.
Either way, digital didn't appear to play a major role in US affluent internet users' research or purchase processes when buying luxury items.
Just 22% of respondents said they researched online and then purchased in-store, indicating they may not get inspiration for luxury purchases during digital browsing. Meanwhile, only 15% of respondents researched in-store and then bought online, possibly because they didn't feel comfortable making expensive purchases digitally—or maybe they just wanted their luxury items instantly.
August 2013 research by Shullman Research Center found that online channels were where US affluent internet users—those with a household income of at least $250,000—felt least comfortable making purchases, with half saying they did not feel OK buying something via a smartphone, tablet or computer. Meanwhile, just 7% said the same about making a purchase in-store.

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What a difference giant volcanic ash makes. Watch the skies change completely in this time-lapse video, showing air traffic returning to normal after being grounded due to the volcano. It gets pretty busy up there.
Airspace Rebooted from ItoWorld on Vimeo.
A visualisation of the northern European airspace returning to use after being closed due to volcanic ash. Due to varying ash density across Europe, the first flights can be seen in some areas on the 18th, and by the 20th everywhere is open.
The flight data is courtesy of flightradar24.com and covers a large fraction of Europe. There are a few gaps (most noticeably France) and no coverage over the Atlantic, but the picture is still clear.
The map data is CC-by-SA openstreetmap.org and contributors.
This CC-by-SA visualisation was produced by itoworld.com with support from ideasintransit.org
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Inokatsu M4A1 SOPMOD (2009th Edition)
The realistic manufacturing process creating a beautiful forged receiver along with its authentic stainless steel outer barrel with Colt markings all at the right places. Rate of fire and recoil is extremely pleasing to experience. There is yet a GBB M4 that performs as well and looks as nice and authentic as this to date! Definately one to consider if you're on the market for a GBBR
Although the concept of a gas blowback rifle isn't entirely new, Western Arms has caused a new spurt of excitement in the world of Airsoft from their introduction of the GBB M4. Other manufacturers like WE, INOKATSU, G&P, AGM etc. have also jumped on to the GBB bandwagon, creating their own M4 (plus variants) gas blowback guns.
We have already seen the aforementioned companies follow suit with their own GBB M4, and very recently, Inokatsu have showed us their new revision. So how would this fair amongst the ever growing crowd of gas blowback rifles?
Inokatsu comprises of a talented team of engineers that had previously worked behind the scenes as GUARDER's supplier of authentic conversion kits, like the famous GUARDER AKM, AK74, and various other full steel kits. When they started introducing their products under what we now know as the Inokatsu name, we got to appreciate the skills they have as engineers. The kits they produced were no less than sublime, with an insanely high level quality of construction. If you have ever seen or touched one of their kits, you will know and appreciate how solid they are. After getting some conversion kits out, Inokatsu dabbled in producing complete guns, making some very pretty-looking AEGs. Although, it could be said that this gas blowback M4 is the gun that is really going to get Inokatsu noticed.
This review will show you what's changed in this version and how it performs along with what makes the 2009 version so different from the others and why you should consider this GBBr to be in your inventory if you were to choose a GBBr in the near future.
Initial impressions.
This revised version of the Inokatsu GBB M4 comes in a black, glossy finished box with Inokatsu and Colt markings on the top and the front edge of the box. Actually a major improvement from its previous bright orange colored box where this new packaging is much more professional and looks more superior. This is expected from a high end manufacturer to compliment the high end product they produce. Upon opening the box, you will see layers corrugated cardboard with a cutout holding the M4 in place as if it was something from an action movie concealing a firearm inside a book. This may be a little let down on the initial impression with such plain and low cost padding for this product but it still provides support and protection during transit, we all know however, the actual contents are what you're paying money for.
The color and the general feel of the gun is very pleasing if you happen to be an Armalite fan since the finish on the outer barrel definitely mimics the look and feel of the real steel version, the only difference is that it doesn't smell of real steel gun grease or powder residue. Although it may be an issue if it does and you live in an area where real steel firearms are a sensitive matter. The normal features of an Armalite are also replicated to a level you would expect Inokatsu to reach, i.e. being the leader in producing realistic airsoft replicas. From the authorized stamped Colt markings, forward assist, fire selector and trigger as well as the dust cover, attention to detail may be something amongst the agenda when the Inokatsu engineers during the design of this product. Furthermore, to top up with the realism factors, there is also KAC markings on the inside of the lower foregrip adding a very nice touch of authenticity to this product.
The features of this gun are the bolt itself, the receiver, the capability to take any WA style magazines at ease as well and according to Inokatsu, the 2009 version will be more powerful with similar gas consumption. Having the capability to accept any WA type magazines without a too tight or loose a fit, this is definitely a bonus where alternatives may have trouble accepting alternative mags. Allowing you to quickly use a magazine from a team mate as long as it's a WA type magazine during the heat of battle where you've spent all your rounds in the magazine and do not have time to reload the magazines.
There are no creaks or wobbles on any part of the gun where a lot of the GBBr available on the market today have, most GBB M4's have a problem with the receivers wobbling between the top and bottom halves or if it was sturdy, it can be extremely hard to open up. The Inokatsu GBB M4 does not have this problem and have found the perfect combination providing a solid receiver as well as being easily opened up by forge molding their receivers where the top and bottom receivers come from a matching mould. Giving you a very strong platform to hold any accessories you decided to mount on top and more importantly, you will not have to worry about the receivers misaligning any parts inside if it was to wobble out of place! Upon the time you have to open up your receiver to inspect or maintain your weapon, infact accessing the bolt or the trigger group requires no tools at all! Just push the pin slightly out and pinch the pin outwards and the receivers pivots open with ease. This was not possible previously with other models due to the buffer tube and the back of the bolt carrier having either too much friction or tension between them.
To top it all off, Inokatsu have made sure that the rails are of the same height from the fore grip and the receiver top rail, giving you an uninterrupted platform to mount accessories on top where previously this was not possible to mount any accessories at a point between the receiver top rail and the fore grip.
The gun chronos at 460fps at first, then after 10shots in quick succession, the power dropped down to 405fps. Somewhat a significant power loss after some shots but this is expected from gas weapons but it is still a reasonable figure compared to some that lose almost 80fps compared to the 55fps lost. Charging the magazine with a full can of guarder green gas, the gun was capable of firing just over 2 magazines on semi auto only using a Bomber magazine. This will be a totally different story if it was fired in full auto with a much faster cool down effect as well as excess gasses venting out of the ejection port due to the bigger and easier escape hole than the barrel during the high cyclic rate of fire. Obviously various conditions will factor into how efficient gas weapons are so the gas efficiency may be different when tested again. Even though the ambient temperature was 32۫c, the recoil felt when firing this weapon is very satisfying and somewhat matching the other GBB rifles out there, this goes to show that Inokatsu have been innovative in their own ways to produce such a high performance GBBr.
A grouping test has also been done on the weapon using green gas and KSC perfect .20g ammo at 20metres. With such high power, the aerodynamic flight path of the BB is extremely unstable, comparative to a paper airplane thrown across the room as hard as you can due to the weight stability to speed ratio. Occasionally there are shots that go straight but more shots are straying off at random directions due to the power. With the target printed on an A4 sheet of paper, only 3 actually hit the target but the rest steered away and missed completely. Sure, a good hopup rubber can help reduce that inaccuracy by controlling the spin but hop rubbers cannot defy the laws of physics and aerodynamics.
However, at 10metres, it was able to produce a 5inch grouping as shown in the picture below. Recognizing the cause of the inaccuracy we used 0.25g ammo to stabilize the flight path of the BBs in this test and it has dramatically reduced the instability of the BB's flight path, producing a grouping of just over 3 inches.
However, if you were to use this in full-auto mode engaging targets at a longer distance, you may produce a much wider grouping due to its heavier steel bolt and stronger buffer spring combination giving you the additional recoil. This can be taken either way as some GBBR users would like a slightly lower ROF to reduce the rate of ammo expenditure where some users cannot get enough ROF as their personal style is to pin somebody down at a location. So this is totally subjective to the user but however the recoil felt during the bolt movement is extremely satisfying and the semi automatic mode functions like a dream with a crisp and smooth action. Inokatsu must have noted that due to the constraints of GBBR's, players tend to play in a more realistic manner and stay on semi automatic more than having it on full auto during games so their refinement on the semi auto functions does deserve this attention
The Inokatsu M4, is a combat effective rifle featuring all the realistic features on an Armalite rifle that has the highest realism in replication so far. So what does this mean for Airsoft? Well, you get to look the part and definitely will not need extra training to become familiar with the weapon seeing Armalites are a common weapon system to use. The gun performs extremely well straight out of the box with fps reaching a slightly warm power level where a downgrade is much more economical and easier than an upgrade on these GBB rifles. With its realistic steel finished outer barrel, uninterrupted top platform rails, capability to accept any WA style magazines, you're sure to look the part as well as being able to perform well due to the adaptability of this weapon to suit your needs or the situation it is configured to.
It has to be said that at a price for this GBBR, although the output power may need to be downgraded to comply with some site regulations but it performs tremendously well giving you decent gas efficiency. This is the first GBB M4 available on the market with so many realistic features in one package as well as being able to be used in a skirmish field outperforming other GBBr's if not matching their performance. It's already outweighed the bad elements of this package, which are the price of the gas magazines and the gas consumption costs. Even if it was not to be used as a skirmish weapon, but a plinking weapon or for reenactment or even as a collector's piece or wall hanger, the realism, working bolt and bolt lock and quality does not let you down as the construction as well as its performance is absolutely top notch on this rifle. If you're looking to buy a realistic M4 with moving bolt parts, this is it without a doubt.


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Here are a few pictures of things that make me happy. :)
My students love interactive notebooks. My students love solving problems on the dry erase pockets. For the most part, my students love coming to math class. It's a beautiful thing. They feel compelled to tell me things like "This class makes my day" or "This is my favorite class."
I have several Algebra 1 classes of students who have previously struggled in math. When these students first came in my classroom, they let me know instantly that they did not want to be there. Math was not something that they wanted to be a part of their lives. I've been going extremely slowly in my Algebra 1 class, and light bulbs are coming on. With lots and lots of practice, my students are finally getting math. They look forward to our practice problems because they are a chance to be successful.
One of my students dropped out of school. The fact that I only have 69 students means that I am able to get to know each one of my students so much better than, for example, when I saw 143 students a day during my student teaching at the middle school level. I know that his dropping out has nothing to do with me, but I still feel partially responsible. The last day that he was at school, I sent him to the principal's office. He wouldn't stop talking while I was trying to give instructions. After asking him 3 times to talk, I decided to fix the problem by moving him to a different table. Upon asking him to move, he replied, "That ain't gonna happen." I'd been working so hard to win over the trust of that class period. I knew I couldn't let him run the class. I had to show that I was in charge. So, I informed him that he would either move to the other table or go to the office. At this suggestion, he gladly decided to go to the office. I never saw him again.
I gave my first quizzes this week. My Algebra 2 students are terribly behind. They are struggling with very basic Algebra 1 concepts such as combining like terms, integer operations, and evaluating expressions. After pleading for help on twitter, a tweep suggested that I start doing Algebra 1 review as bellwork so I could move on with the curriculum and start to cover some actual Algebra 2 concepts. In Oklahoma, students are required to take an End-of-Instruction exam in May.
I tried this, and it really worked. My students had been complaining that we were doing 6th grade math and not Algebra 2. I would love to jump straight into Algebra 2, but my students couldn't successfully complete the review sections of Chapter 1. I think the problem is that, though they are behind in math, they do not realize that they are behind in math. I have students telling me that x plus x is x squared. And a negative times a negative is a negative.
I took a chance and skipped the last few sections of Chapter 1 (solving equations and solving inequalities.) And, I jumped straight into graphing on the day after the quiz. Though this is still review, this is something my students deem to be hard. I've heard "I don't like graphing" several times this week. The students are being challenged, we're moving closer to being able to start actual Algebra 2 curriculum, and the students are still reviewing Algebra 1 as bellwork. This system is working. :)
I can't change the fact that the students at my school are anywhere from 1-3 years behind in math. But, I can decide how I will respond to this fact and use it to guide my teaching. I hope to stay in this town and at this school and help build up our math program.
My college algebra class is not at all what I thought it would be.
I MUST find an organization system that works for me. By the end of the day, my desk is covered with papers. So many papers everywhere...


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Laura wants me removed from the building.
Because for the last several minutes I have been panting and moaning about holy f-cking hot man sh-t Jamie Dornan's new CK ads with Eva Mendes. In her words: You need a towel and some time to yourself.
Do you know how many hours I have spent enduring her Robert Pattinson groans?
Friendship is about fairness. And to be fair, she must tolerate my Jamie Dornan lust.
Who cares if he's dumb?
Because, really, there's not much. And I've seen him in person. He's also rather wee. But these shots. It's hard to focus.
Oh wait. Here comes Dylan. Who is now trying to ascertain whether or not male models hire "ball adjusters" on photo shoots.
Anyway, Keira Knightley had this for 2 years before moving on to Rupert Friend.
Jamie > Rupert, right?
By the way – Jamie Dornan was my original choice to play Edward Cullen.
So what if he's dumb?
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This video comes from the Sleepy Burrows Wombat Sanctuary in New South Wales, Australia. And while all the wombats' antics are adorable, we're mostly still stuck on the beginning, where the wombat empties the washing machine.
As cute as these are, I'm no longer able to look at wombats without remembering that their poop is square.
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Videos | July 13, 2009
What's Up July 2009: See the Milky Way in the late evening
Galileo drew the stars using four different sizes to distinguish their different brightnesses, and he published his findings in 1610. Today, spacecraft and orbiting telescopes join ground-based observers to learn more about our galaxy.
Transcript:Jane Houston Jones: What's Up for July. Hello and welcome. I'm Jane Houston Jones at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California. 2009 is International Year of Astronomy, and each month this year we're showcasing a great celestial object. This month it's our Milky Way galaxy.
Title: Milky Way seen from desert
Jones: Galileo aimed his telescope towards some of the fuzzy patches of our galaxy and discovered they were made of stars. Using Ptolemy's second-century catalog of stars as a starting point...
Title: Book published by Galileo
Jones: ...he observed several well-known star clusters, like the Beehive Cluster and the Pleiades. Ptolemy had identified the six brightest stars in the Pleiades, but Galileo saw 36 stars through his telescope.
Title: Galileo's drawing of the Pleiades
Jones: He drew the stars using four different sizes to distinguish their different brightnesses, and he published his findings in 1610.
Title: Milky Way sketch by William Herschel (1785)
Jones: Through the next two centuries, astronomers used bigger and bigger telescopes...
Title: Milky Way sketch by Otto Boeddicker (1884-1889)
Jones: ...to study and map the Milky Way galaxy.
Title: Milky Way sketch by Sidney Waters (1873)
Jones: They observed nebulae, clusters and even areas where no stars could be seen. Today, spacecraft and orbiting telescopes...
Title: Herschel Space Observatory
Jones: ...join ground-based observers to learn more about our galaxy. ESA's recently-launched Herschel mission will explore the earliest stages of star and galaxy birth in the universe and will help answer questions about how our own Sun and Milky Way galaxy came to be.
Title: Spitzer Space Telescope
Jones: The Spitzer Space Telescope...
Title: Spitzer's infrared view of Milky Way
Jones: ...created the most detailed infrared picture of our galaxy ever made.
Title: Chandra X-ray Observatory
Jones: And Chandra's images of the central region
Title: Chandra's X-ray view of Milky Way
Jones: ...reveal white dwarf and neutron stars and black holes in a fog of hot gas.
From a dark sky you'll see the Milky Way rising in the East and spanning the sky from north to south after 10 p.m. local time.
Back in our own solar system, look for Saturn near the western horizon. And look for Jupiter rising in the east about 10 o'clock as the Milky Way spans the sky.
Title: To learn more about NASA's missions: www.nasa.gov
Jones: You can learn all about NASA's missions at www.nasa.gov
Title: Thanks to the following for submitting images: Anthony Ayiomamitis, Dan Durisco, Jeff Hapeman, Morris Jones.
Jones: That's all for this month. I'm Jane Houston Jones.
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My Favorite Posts and Projects of 2011~
In January, the hubby and I celebrated 15 years of marriage. You can read about how I used balloons to surprise him on our big day here.
In February, I shared a mini-makeover in our dining room.
I also shared how I created a mudroom out of an awkward space between our kitchen and our back door.
And I shared how to make cupcakes in a jar...cute and yummy!
I am in love with Subway Art...and this year, I shared an easy way to make your own personalized subway art.
The summer found us moving to a new town and a new house...which gave me lots of projects to share.
I loved sharing my boys' bedroom.
The hubby created some beautiful equine art for our dining room.
At the beginning of November, I was given the Blue Ribbon Blogger Award for best decorating blog by Country Living Magazine. I travelled to New York for a special luncheon to honor myself and the other 6 Blue Ribbon Blogger Award winners.
Later that month, I shared our living room reveal.
And then showed you how I created that fabulous accent wall.
And finally, I shared how I created glamorous wall art on the cheap for the Princess' bedroom.
2012 is sure to bring many more DIY and decor projects as I finish up the Princess' bedroom, and our master bedroom...as well as our loft/playroom/media room and the kitchen. Can't wait to share everything with you this coming year. Hope you'll all join me here for the fun!
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GateHouse News Service
Whether you discovered Amy?Grant�s music from the beginning or found her somewhere down the road of her 30-plus years in the music business, you know one thing to be true: She�s a gift.
Amy Grant has graced the stages of churches, auditoriums, concert halls, and arenas all across the country, but last week she brought her live show to Amish country, performing for the first time at the Blue Gate Theater in Shipshewana, Ind.
I had been fortunate to see her perform three other times, but never so close to Sturgis. I was thrilled with the opportunity, which coincided with my niece�s 14th birthday and my 40th birthday. What a way to celebrate. It also marked the first time my mom got to see her live.
We were able to partake in a special sound check before the show. Having met her before, I thought it would be cool to see her in that light. She�s always so personable and about as real as one can be � not always the case with stars. She�s the same person on and off the stage. I love that about her.
It was obvious that she was dealing with a cold, but that didn�t stop her from going on with the show. Watching her and the band prepare for the evening was awesome.
I was happy to see the show was a sellout and that there were so many local faces in the crowd. I even bumped into my high school geometry teacher. It was nice to see you again, Mrs. Roe, and to meet your granddaughter, too.
Amy took the stage after Red Roots warmed up the audience with a countrified set of Christian songs done up Dixie Chicks style.
Grant was well-received by the Shipshe audience, which included fans that traveled from as far away as Ohio and Chicago.
Her repertoire is so extensive that seeing her live is like witnessing a two-hour greatest hits show.
She performed many of the hits that made her a Christian music cross-over success to mainstream artist, including �Baby Baby,� �Good For Me,� �Saved By Love,� �Every Heartbeat,� �I Will Be Your Friend,� �My Father�s Eyes,� �It Takes A Little Time,� and �Big Yellow Taxi� to name a few, as well as several tracks from her most-recent album, �Somewhere Down The Road,� including the songs� �Hard Times,� �Arms Of Love,� �Unafraid,� and �Better Than a Hallelujah.�
I find it heartwarming to open the cover of �Somewhere Down The Road� and read that the album is a �collection of songs about the journey of life; the roads we take, the lessons we learned, the mysteries we�ll never understand ... and that the right song at the right time can be a lifesaver.�
Well said, Amy. For me, it�s your song �It Takes A Little Time.� The song holds a special meaning in my heart as it came along at a point in my life when I needed it most. I must have heard those words of hope and encouragement a million times since then, but hearing them again brought a renewed strength back to me. Thank you!
Despite having a cold, as she told the audience, she still put on a great show � occasionally stopping to wipe her nose. �OK, the decongestant just wore off,� she said, laughing.
I told you she is about as real as it gets.
David T. Farr is a Sturgis, Mich., Journal correspondent. Email him at email@example.com. You can also find The Farr Side on Facebook.
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New set photos have gone online for the 1940s crime drama Gangster Squad, and for Arnold Schwarzenegger's comeback film The Last Stand. Back in September, we saw Gangster Squad set photos of co-stars Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone enjoying a lovely day in the park. The new set photos show Stone and co-star Sean Penn sharing a scene, and Stone looks particularly glamorous. I'm a big fan of the setting, and the costumes look terrific.
And some costumes look a little stranger. The first set photo from Kim Ji-Woon's The Last Stand shows Schwarzenegger along with co-stars Luis Guzman, Johnny Knoxville, and Jaimie Alexander. I'm not sure why Alexander and Schwarzenegger are holding tommy guns if the film is set in the present day, but I'm even more confused by Knoxville's outfit. It looks like a modified version of Kang-ho Song's costume from Ji-Woon's The Good, the Bad, the Weird. While I work out my bafflement, hit the jump to check out the set photos. Gangster Squad opens October 19, 2012. The Last Stand opens January 18, 2013.
Set photos via Vulture. For those unfamiliar with Gangster Squad, the story is based on the real-life cops in 1940s LA who were tasked with bringing down notorious gangster Mickey Cohen (Penn). The film also stars Josh Brolin, Nick Nolte, Michael Peña, Anthony Mackie, Mireille Enos, Holt McCallany, Robert Patrick, and Giovanni Ribisi.
Set photo via Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Here's the official synopsis for The Last Stand:
Schwarzenegger stars as Sheriff Owens, a man who has resigned himself to a life of fighting what little crime takes place in sleepy border town Sommerton Junction after leaving his LAPD post following a bungled operation that left him wracked with failure and defeat after his partner was crippled. After a spectacular escape from an FBI prisoner convoy, the most notorious, wanted drug kingpin in the hemisphere is hurtling toward the border at 200 mph in a specially outfitted car with a hostage and a fierce army of gang members. He is headed, it turns out, straight for Summerton Junction, where the whole of the U.S. law enforcement will have their last opportunity to make a stand and intercept him before he slips across the border forever. At first reluctant to become involved, and then counted out because of the perceived ineptitude of his small town force, Owens ultimately accepts responsibility for one of the most daring face offs in cinema history.


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SAN FRANCISCO — As schools strive to prepare students for college, more districts are requiring teens to take college prep courses — the same courses required for admission to the University of California — in order to graduate from high school.
The San Jose Unified district was the first to make this bold move in 2002. Since then, the Oakland, San Francisco and San Diego districts have also decided to require students to take 30 semester credits in six required subject areas. These include English, mathematics, social sciences, science, foreign language, visual and performing arts and other electives.
The rigorous course load exceeds the state's minimum graduation requirements by requiring an extra year of English, math, foreign language and other college prep electives.
Districts implementing the more stringent requirements say they will improve their students' college readiness. But a report released Wednesday by the Public Policy Institute of California, or PPIC, says these ambitious requirements could backfire by making graduation too difficult for some students, and cause them to drop out or fail to earn diplomas after four years.
Although the report was based on a review of the San Diego district, which is requiring the extra courses — called A-G — for students in the class of 2016, its findings could apply to other large districts with similar percentages of graduates who currently meet the UC standards, the authors say.
"San Diego students will need to dramatically change the courses they take," said report co-author Julian Betts, who is also a UC San Diego professor. "Clear communication with students, parents, and teachers about the new requirements is critical — and that communication needs to begin in middle school, if not earlier."
The study recognizes that students may have a harder time graduating with the more rigorous standards, unless schools undertake major interventions to ensure they can succeed.
Traci Cook, spokeswoman for the San Jose district, said high school freshmen who are struggling can be identified for interventions to help them academically. Or, they can pursue an alternate path to graduation by attending continuation schools, where courses are not certified as meeting A-G requirements by the University of California but still meet state and district requirements, she said.
"As long as they pass the California High School Exit Exam," she said, "they receive a diploma from our district the same as our traditional high school students."
Despite buy-in by San Jose and Oakland to the more rigorous course load, both districts give students the option of opting out of the A-G requirements and to graduate with a D or higher, even though UCs requires a C or better for admission.
In 2012, 44.3 percent of San Jose Unified's graduates completed the A-G requirements, an increase of about 4 percentage points over the previous year, Cook said.
Oakland implemented the more rigorous requirements two years ago, but did not see its graduation rates drop, said district spokesman Troy Flint. However, seniors in the class of 2015 will be the first students required to meet the standards to graduate, according to the report.
"We believe when the work is more engaging, and you have good instruction that challenges students and have good supports, they will rise to the challenge," Flint said. "In the Oakland district, the graduation rate has improved about 5 percentage points over the last five years, including the last two years under A-G requirements."
Flint said Oakland has made it a priority. The district's strategic plan includes four components: rigorous graduation requirements, strong technical education to prepare students to work in the 21st century economy, workplace learning that gets students out of the classroom and into the field, and social services and academic supports. Although the district doesn't have as much money as it would like, some of these efforts are funded by grants, Flint said.
In Contra Costa County, the Mt. Diablo district is looking at possibly increasing courses required for graduation, to raise expectations for students, after dropping them a few years ago to save money by eliminating summer school.
But Superintendent Steven Lawrence, who came up with the plan to lower the requirements, said in an e-mail that he is concerned about how the district would pay for additional help for struggling students, if requirements are more stringent.
"Supports generally take funds to provide," he wrote, "and I am not sure given the current funding level in California where these funds would come from."
Theresa Harrington covers education. Reach her at 925-945-4764. Follow her at Twitter.com/tunedtotheresa.
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION requirements
a. History/social studies 6 semesters (3 years) 4 semesters (2 years)
b. English language arts 6 semesters (3 years) 8 semesters (4 years)
c. Mathematics 4 semesters (2 years) 6 semesters (3 years)
d. Laboratory sciences 4 semesters (2 years) 4 semesters (2 years)
e. World languages 2 semesters (1 year)** 4 semesters (2 years)
f. Visual and performing arts Optional** 2 semesters (1 year)
g. College-preparatory elective Not applicable 2 semesters (1 year)
Physical education 4 semesters (2 years) Not applicable
Required subtotal: 26 semester credits 30 semester credits
*Students can meet some of these requirements by taking college courses or achieving certain scores on Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), or Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) subject area exams.
**One year of foreign combined with visual and performing arts or career technical education
SOURCE: Public Policy Institute of California
The complete report: "College Readiness as a Graduation Requirement: An Assessment of San Diego's Challenges," is available by visiting www.ppic.org.


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Would you like to be able to highlight a word or a phrase on a web page and find out more about it? You can make this possible by adding search entries to the right click (context) menu.
Recently, I've posted articles telling you how to Add a Right Click Search Menu to Firefox and Internet Explorer. You might think that I have a real searchaddiction. It's not an addiction, it's a real need that's based on the desire to save time. I spend large chunks of time searching the net for the things I want to learn and write about.
Now I'll show you how to add a context search menu to Google's Chrome web browser.
1. You must be running version 4 of Chrome or higher.
2. Go to the ChromeExtensions site and install Context Search.
3. To add your own custom search sites (providers), open the Extensions manager by using the Wrench pull-down menu.
4. Click on the Options button for Context Search.
5. In the preferences, you can add/remove and edit existing search providers. To add a new provider, click the Add newlink.
6. Here you can see how I've added my favorite search provider. Don't forget to use the Savelink when you have everything entered. (read why I like Scroogle Search)
Tip: How do I get URLs like the ones shown above? I go to a website (such as Twitter) and perform a search there, using an easy to identify keyword (such as TESTSEARCH). Then I find the keyword and replace it with %s.
URL displayed in address bar after searching Twitter for TESTSEARCH
URL after replacing TESTSEARCH with %s
7. When you run across a word or phrase on a page, highlight it and you'll see a little triangle beside the highlighted text. Click on it and you'll see your search providers listed.
8. I've noticed that the little triangle doesn't appear on some web pages. When that happens, right click on the highlighted text and you'll see your customized search providers listed.
That's all there is to it. Now you're ready to beat Chuck Norris at searching. Oh, I forgot – Chuck Norris doesn't search, the results come to him. (bad joke)


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What you need to know before you go
Venice is a treasure-trove of astonishing architecture and art, which sprawls enticingly across a dense network of islands, connected by sun-spangled canals and ornate bridges. Surrounded by water and inaccessible by car, its historical center offers an immersive trip back in time to the middle ages, with well preserved architectural icons like St Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace having lost none of their original lustre.
This bucket-list destination draws visitor crowds throughout the year, but you can escape the hustle and bustle with a romantic gondola ride or a quick water-taxi trip to the Lido, an effortlessly elegant beach resort that plays host to the glamorous Venice Film Festival each September.


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Well this is promising! It's been a long time since we've seen anything about the Joss Whedon film The Cabin in the Woods, co-written and directed by Drew Goddard. But now the first ever image is out.
This picture shows the whole cast, including Chris Hemsworth, Anna Hutchinson and Fran Krantz — who plays a ditzy stoner.
Let's hope this still means that MGM is finally ready to put out this crazy, creepy spoof of the cabin in the woods horror shtick flick. It probably didn't hurt that Hemsworth's Thor did pretty well at the box office. There's still very little information on this movie out there, but for a better look at this image head over to Bloody Disgusting.


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I'm very late to this party and I blame other "reality" shows for tainting my perception. And I blame SyFy's other effects show Monster Man for chasing me off completely.
We caught a Face Off marathon a while back and I was really surprised to find a show that was nothing about back-stabbing and horrible human values. It's just a bunch of talented makeup artists working on a weekly design challenge which gets presented to a panel of judges. No forced drama. No fake scripting. And a lot of neat makeup effects.
The artists even help each other out along the way, lending a creative hand where they can, so it's kinda sad when someone loses the weekly challenge. Though it always seems to be a legitimate, talent-based elimination.
Click the judge below for season four's trailer:
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Face Off
I'm very late to this party and I blame other "reality" shows for tainting my perception. And I blame SyFy's other effects show Monster Man for chasing me off completely.
9 comments:
- wicKED said...
Monsterman was the worst show ever. I am a huge Faceoff fan and I so look forward to it every week. Glad you discovered it Rot.
- February 13, 2013 at 9:26 PM
- Mark Faucett said...
Lol, "Monster Man" was a loser of a series! Rated up there with "Hot Set" (What were they thinking). We have watched "Face Off" faithfully since Season 2 and love it!
- February 13, 2013 at 11:00 PM
- Jay's Shadow said...
Yeah, I've been watching this show since it started (two years ago?). It is pretty cool to see the talent and make-up/designs that is come up with.
- February 13, 2013 at 11:41 PM
- Willow Cove said...
One of my favorite shows. My step daughters love it too so its nice we can bond over it. The way a FX show should be, no drama or faked emergencies ( like Monster Man). Just a time clock and the pressure of being creative and dealing with makeup constructing mishaps. I remember one episode when someone was voted off and a judge told them that they would hire them in a second! Plus my wife groans when she sees Glen's hair so I chuckled at the post pic!
- February 14, 2013 at 12:24 AM
- Rot said...
HA..yeah, whenever we saw him on the show we got into the habit of making him say 'Worst Makeup EVER,' like the comic book guy from the simpsons...
So Bean made a meme for this post : )
- February 14, 2013 at 6:08 AM
- Cullan Hudson said...
Great show. It's the Project Runway of monster makeup. Syfy would do well to pay more attention to its few hits and jettison the junk.
- February 14, 2013 at 8:27 AM
- Countess VonRauber (Heidi) said...
I love FaceOff :) Very, very cool make-up effects and really creative and talented people. Have you seen Making Monsters on Travel channel? It's pretty neat. You get to see beginning to end creation of Halloween props and all of the mistakes and problems that they encounter along the way. Plus, Ed is wacky and funny :)
- February 14, 2013 at 8:54 AM
- Rot said...
Thanks for the recommendation.
I'll check that out.
- February 14, 2013 at 8:56 AM
- Shani said...
LOVE Face Off! We have watched it from the beginning. Season 1 there was a bit a drama and we were worried that it was turning into the normal reality tv. The Hubby and I were both SO happy when in season 2 all of that BS was gone and it was just about the makeup.
I absolutley love seeing what the contestants come up with and how they execute their ideas in the time given.
And yes...Glenn's hair is rediculous! Although I think the fact that he ALWAYS looks SO serious is worse. DUDE....crack a smile...a joke...something!!!!
Rot...I think you guys would really like Making Monsters. Nothing like Monster Man. Again...it's awesome to see how they create their props and over come obstacles along the way.
- February 15, 2013 at 6:12 PM


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Q. "I"m an organic producer and am interested in trying an inoculant on my forages. However, my certifier has warned me that some inoculants may not be suitable for my use. Is there anything I should be looking for in an inoculant to help me determine which I can use?"
A. As many organic producers have learned, the products accepted can vary by each certifying agency. Product information can be submitted to local (state) organic authorizers for review; however, there is also a national review body whose approval should expedite the local approval process.
Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI)
OMRI is a non-profit U.S. organization that reviews substances for use in organic production. Substances that go through this process are reviewed first by OMRI staff and then submitted to an independent review panel of experts who evaluate a product"s compliance with the National Organic Program National List. Products that have passed this review are then included on the OMRI Brand Name Product List and given an OMRI certificate and allowed to use the OMRI seal on product packaging.
Some certifiers may ask for a copy of the OMRI certificate, which your supplier should be able to provide. An easy way to see if the product you are interested is OMRI listed is by searching their website by product name.
Additional Criteria
Some inoculants that are not OMRI listed may be accepted for organic use, depending on the certifier"s requirements. A couple of things to look for in this case are inoculants that are produced without GMOs and that are dye-free, as there are no dyes currently approved for use in organic agriculture. A complete list of ingredients can be found on the product label, or on a technical data sheet. Going this route may require more paperwork with your certifier.
These criteria should help you select inoculants allowed for use in organic production. As always, e-mail the Silage Dr. at [email protected] with any additional silage questions you may have.
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Fast and furious -- it's not just the name of a crappy movie series starring Vin Diesel and The Rock; it's also an apt description of my email inbox these days. Here are some of the messages that have been zooming by at 100mph.
Windows H8
In my most recent piece about Windows 8 ("Windows 8 as New Coke? That's an insult to New Coke"), I bemoaned the lack of Windows Phone apps for my HTC Win 8X handset -- specifically Pandora, Roku, and TiVo.
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Reader C. S. correctly points out that the WinMo Market does offer an Pandora app for Windows 8. Oddly, it doesn't show up when I search for "pandora" on my phone -- unless I add a space after the word. (Other Pandora options, mostly music and podcasts, show up without the space.) Someone please riddle me that.
My larger point -- that Windows 8 is yet another botched Microsoft attempt at marketing -- inspired a lively and occasionally heated discussion. Reader C. C. S. had this to say:
Microsoft has too many prestidigitators designing software. This time they designed a Magic Set for budding magicians with little to do but uncover hidden rabbits. Windows 8 should be renamed "Hide & Seek" or "Eight Ball"...
Why should anyone have to invest more time "studying" and navigating the Windows Operating System than the effort required for programs running in the Windows environment?
Unless you're one of those RTFM Microsoft fanboys, where studying the OS is the only fun they're ever likely to have.
I was, shall we say, less than kind to LinkedIn on the occasion of its 10th birthday earlier this month ("Happy birthday to LinkedIn, the biggest social network no one uses"). I guess I had a lot to get off my chest about the site, which has been exceedingly aggressive in building up its network to the point of being downright spammy.
K. L. J. wrote:
I just happened to stumble on [your]blog entry. It is both cynical and mildly funny, but it does touch on some of the things I find disconcerting about this supposedly "professional" network tool.... The longer I have browsed LinkedIn, the less I think it is useful for anyone other than those Extroverts in a marketing, IT or recruiting function. LinkedIn seems to be getting worse rather than better, IMHO.
Actually, "cynical" and "mildly funny" are two of the nicer things anyone has said about me lately -- so thanks for that.


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ROCHESTER — President Barack Obama's re-election campaign is calling attention to public education issues this week with a school bus tour and a visit from children's television host Bill Nye.
Nye, a well-known science educator, visited the Seacoast Science Center in Rye on Monday to discuss President Barack Obama's commitment to science education. He was accompanied by U.S. Congressman Rob Andrews, D-N.J., a ranking member of the House Committee for Education and the Workforce.
Then on Wednesday, the campaign held a bus tour with five stops around the state, including visits to Portsmouth and Rochester.
Obama's New Hampshire campaign organization is in the midst of a two weeklong "Out-Educate" initiative. Volunteers and staffers are emphasizing the president believes education "is a key investment in our future."
Last week, the effort was focused on higher education. The campaign held community college round tables, announced its Young Granite Staters for Obama steering committee and held grassroots phone banks across the state. This week, the campaign is focusing on elementary and secondary school education.
"The president has invested in education, worked to raise K-12 standards, and he has taken steps to make college more affordable so that students from middle-class families can afford the education they need to compete in the global economy," Holly Shulman, communications director for the Obama Campaign in New Hampshire, said in a statement. "What Mitt Romney doesn't seem to understand is that to create true middle-class security, we can't just cut our way to prosperity."
On Monday, Nye and Rep. Andrews hit on the same theme during their visit to the Granite State, which took them to Concord, Manchester and Rye.
Nye, an engineer, comedian, author, and inventor, is best known for playing the part of an energetic science teacher on the television series "Bill Nye the Science Guy," which aired in the mid- to late-1990s.
Nye handled lobsters, signed autographs and promoted the president's re-election bid during his stop on the New Hampshire Seacoast.
"This is the most important election of my life," he said, "and I believe we're at a crossroads — a turning point. We can either move forward, especially in education, or backward. I think voters have a clear choice, so I'm supporting the president."
The campaign has also sought to attack Romney's record on education issues as governor of Massachusetts. Andrews said Romney had the largest cuts, on a per-pupil basis, of any state in the union, resulting in the layoffs of thousands of teachers.
It was teachers themselves who criticized Romney Wednesday during a school bus tour that stopped in Concord, Laconia, Rochester, Portsmouth and Manchester.
A group of more than a dozen educators, including Scott McGilvray, president of the National Education Association in New Hampshire, the union representing school teachers, traveled on the tour.
The bus stopped outside Rochester City Hall at 1:09 p.m., and a group of 15 people emerged, many carrying signs and wearing campaign buttons in support of Obama. A campaign staffer hopped out of the fire exit in the rear of the bus carrying a brown podium, which was positioned on the sidewalk.
Francesca MacMahon, a retired New York school teacher who now lives in Kingston, N.H., was one of four speakers during the afternoon appearance. She highlighted a new proposal advanced by the president on Wednesday morning to invest $1 billion to create an "elite corps of master teachers" focused on science, technology, engineering and math.
"As a former teacher, I believe it was my job to make sure our children were getting all the help they need to succeed, and I believe we need strong teachers who can provide kids with the attention they need to grow and learn," she said.
Meanwhile this week, the Romney campaign focused its energy on attacking the president for "political payoffs to the donor class and layoffs for the middle class." The campaign has sought to highlight questions raised in the media about whether political supporters of the president have been treated favorably or granted stimulus funding.
As part of that effort, the Romney campaign organized a press call with former New Hampshire Gov. John Sununu and small business owners from three states. The campaign also released a video Wednesday titled "Where Did All the Money Go?"
"He showered his friends with stimulus funds and sent millions of taxpayer dollars overseas," the campaign wrote in an announcement about the new ad.


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Chicago, Illinois (CNN) - Hadiya Pendleton, 15, was laid to rest on Saturday following a funeral in which her family struggled to keep national politics from overshadowing her memory.
The funeral was attended by numerous political figures, including Michelle Obama. Pendleton was shot just one mile from the Obamas' Chicago home, and an online petition urged the president to visit his hometown to address the gun violence. Late last week, the White House announced that not only would the first lady attend the funeral but that President Obama would visit Chicago this week to talk about gun violence there.
Cleopatra Cowley, Pendleton's mother, is scheduled to attend the president's State of the Union address, in which he is expected to bring up gun control. Other family members of shootings victims, from mass shootings such as Newtown, Tucson, Aurora and Virginia Tech, are also expected to attend.
During the Saturday funeral, Cowley spoke only briefly, and gave a glimpse into her grief:
[:56] "You don't know how hard this really is. And those of you who do know how hard this is… I'm sorry. I'm sorry. No mother, no father should ever have to experience this."
For a closer look at the funeral and the impact of Pendleton's death, listen to our story above.
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Fucking media and politicians think they can just drop in when and where ever they want and make a statement. Have some respect for the family and let the poor girl be buried in peace .
quick obama, gotta take advantage of another tragedy for your own political gain.
This is sad,....but it´s even sadder that our Government is out of control,...has not created the 2 million Jobs we all needed over the last 5 years,...and then buries it´s head in the sand. We won´t last long thinking this way,and THE SELFISH won´t survive either.
Thank the democrats, who see her as a useful tool to implement gun control.
And yet you use her in the same way...grow up and stop the finger pointing..
RIP Beautiful Angle! May God be with your family in this difficult time.


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Conveyors make McPizza.
John, is the pizza baked on stone tiles? If you could find out the name of the oven, I'd appreciate it. Also, do you have a name for your brother in law's pizzeria?
Scott 123;You have not been to any of the PMQ Pizza Shows. A few years back Dave Smith took first place with a pizza baked in an air impingement oven. I'm not going to get into any type of contest here but I will add that "world class pizza", whatever that might mean, may not be the pizza that everyone wants or needs. I personally like a pizza baked in a wood fired oven at high temperatures, but then again, that is not everyones cup of tea. So, once again, the oven that works best for YOU is YOUR best oven. We should remember that quality, like beauty is really nothing more than a perception.Tom Lehmann/The Dough Doctor
The photo below (credit: Norma) perfectly sums up the kind of fervor that independents inspire. Do you really think you'd see these plates saying these things in a place selling McPizza with a conveyor? Do you really think a conveyor produced pie would inspire someone to write "I Love You" on a plate? Not in this universe.
Check out the plate to the right of the one with the Van Halen logo, just a little south (and slightly west) of center. Awesome!That's passion for pizza right there.
(and that it's not a good idea to tell a pizza shop owner that their pizzas are average)
Can't see how a wood fired oven can handle the same volume, although to be fair I have never used one.
Conveyors produce mediocre pizza. They can pump out a record breaking number of pies and require almost no skills to use, but that doesn't change the fact that the end result is mediocre. Just because mediocre pizza can be profitable doesn't mean that we have to aspire to it. McDonalds is highly profitable as well, but if someone were opening a restaurant, I'd be telling them to aim higher. Conveyors make McPizza.


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Folic acid reduced risk for heart disease, stroke and cut birth defects in children whose mothers had adequate levels of this essential nutrient.
In a heart study, researchers recruited 46 men and women with coronary artery disease and high levels of homocysteine, a risk factor for the illness. Some participants also had a genetic defect (T-allele) that raises homocysteine. After eight weeks of taking 400 mcg of folic acid per day or a placebo, those in the folic acid group had lower homocysteine levels and homocysteine decreased most in those with T-allele.
In a stroke study, researchers analyzed eight recent clinical trials and found that compared to those who had not taken folic acid, those who had were 18% less likely to have a stroke. Those who had taken folic acid for more than 36 months were 29% less likely to have a stroke. Researchers concluded that folic acid can prevent stroke.
In a birth defect study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, researchers tracked 1.9 million births in seven Canadian provinces for 10 years during which manufacturers began to fortify foods with folic acid. Scientists found that birth defects of the spine, nerves and brain—together known as neural tube defects or NTDs—decreased 46% from 1.58 NTDs per 1,000 births before folic acid-fortified foods to 0.86 afterward.
In another birth defect study, researchers analyzed the diets of 1,336 mothers during the first three months of pregnancy and found that compared to children whose mothers had less than 400 mcg of folic acid per day, children whose mothers had at least 400 mcg of folic acid per day were 39% less likely to be born with cleft lip and 64% less likely when those mothers took folic acid, multi-vitamin supplements and had a diet rich in folate, the food form of folic acid.
Doctors believe that women can prevent up to 70% of NTDs by taking folic acid before and during early pregnancy, that folic acid is safe and that most women do not get enough.
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NEA Human and Civil Rights Awards
Deadline: Expired for 2014
This awards dinner represents the National Education Association - American Teachers Association merger and honors our legacy, our achievements, celebrates all our multicultural roots, introduces us to the leaders of the human rights struggle, and recharges us for the on-going struggle.
More information: Human and Civil Rights Awards Program.
Related Links
- 2014 Human and Civil Rights Awards Brochure ( PDF, 3 MB, 13 pgs.)
- 2014 Human and Civil Rights Awards Flyer ( PDF, 572 KB, 1 pg.)
- 2014 HCR Awards Categories & Nomination Forms
- HCR Committee Members/Ambassadors ( PDF, 13 KB, 1 pg.)
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Percona Apache Monitoring Template for Cacti¶
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NEA shines light on "invisibility factor" experienced by American Indian/Alaska Native students
Provides resources for National American Indian Heritage Month
WASHINGTON - October 29, 2009 -
November is National American Indian Heritage Month, a time to recognize the rich history and heritage of American Indians and Alaska Natives. To help address the challenges facing American Indian and Alaska Native students and educators, the National Education Association has released a new resource called Focus on What Works.
Focus on What Works provides background on America's original citizens and details programs throughout the U.S. that have helped boost student achievement, test scores and graduation rates for American Indian and Alaska Native students.
"We hope policymakers and educators will use this resource as a guide to what works," said Dennis Van Roekel, president of NEA. "There are steps we can take today to preserve the history and culture of the past, while preparing American Indian and Alaska Native students for the future."
Focus on What Works also shines light on the "invisibility factor" experienced by American Indian and Alaska Native students. For example, data for this diverse group is often missing or incomplete from education research and literature. The history, culture and contributions of American Indians and Alaska Natives are often absent from the curricula taught in most school systems.
"When we say 'a great public school for every student,' we mean every student. For us, no student is invisible," added Van Roekel. "It is our privilege and responsibility to educate and advocate for every student. That's why NEA has consistently pushed for the preservation and revitalization of Native languages and cultures and the resources students need to succeed."
American Indians and Alaska Natives are far from invisible, and policies should reflect that fact. There are approximately 644,000 American Indian and Alaska Native students in K–12 public schools across America. Ninety percent of all American Indian and Alaska Native students attend regular public schools, while only 7 percent attend reservation schools administered by the federal Bureau of Indian Education. More than 170,000 teachers in America's public schools are American Indian and Alaska Native.
Focus on What Works is available at no charge on NEA's Web site. In honor of National American Indian Heritage Month, NEA is also offering recommended reading lists to introduce students to Native American history and culture. Titles are listed by grade level and include fiction, nonfiction and poetry.
Focus on What Works: www.nea.org/assets/docs/64507_NEA_Indian.pdf
Reading Lists: www.nea.org/grants/29498.htm
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Top (Stop) Junctions with Max Routes
Public Transport Details for Mumbai
Mumbai's public transport primarily comprises:
NMMT-Navi Mumbai Municipal Transport operates its Volvo buses from Navi Mumbai to Bandra,Borivali and Dindoshi.
Suburban electric trains: local railway lines
Western Railway, running between Churchgate and Virar. There are plans to extend this service up to Dahanu in near future.
Central Railway, running between Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (Formerly known as Victoria Terminus [V.T.]) and Karjat/Khopoli and Kasara.
Harbour Line, running between Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (Formerly known as Victoria Terminus [V.T.]) and Panvel / Andheri. A new line has extended the Harbour Line from Panvel to Karjat.
Harbour Line, running between Vashi and Thane (via Turbhe)
Public bus service (BEST)This system is run by a government organization Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport, the "B" formerly standing for "Bombay". It has a fleet of red single and double-decker buses. There are air conditioned and low floor buses as well.
The birth of the BEST dates back to 1873, with the setting-up of the Bombay Tramway Company Limited, which was given the licence to operate trams in the city. The Bombay Municipal Corporation (BMC) was given the right to purchase the company after twenty-five years, or after seven years thereafter. In 1874, the Bombay Tramways Act was enacted after the contract was formally signed between the Municipality and the Company to start such a transport system.
On 9 May 1874, the first horse-drawn carriage made its début in the city, plying on the Mumbai's public transport primarily comprises:
Colaba–Pydhone via Crawford Market, and Bori Bunder to Pydhonie via Kalbadevi routes. The initial fare was three annas (15 paise), and no tickets were issued. As the service became increasingly popular, the fare was reduced to two annas (10 paise). Later that year, tickets were issued for the first time, to curb the increasing ticketless travel.
From 1926 the BEST started operating motor buses.
In 1947, a week prior to India gaining independence, the BEST became an Undertaking of the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai. It now operates as an autonomous body.
The bus transport service covers the entire city and also extends its operations outside city limits into neighbouring Navi Mumbai, Thane and Mira-Bhayandar. In addition to buses, it also operates a ferry service in the northern reaches of the city. The electricity division of the organisation is also one of the few electricity departments in India to garner an annual net profit.
As of 2011, the BEST runs a total of 4,680 buses,ferrying 4.8 million passengers over 365 routes, and has a workforce strength of 38,000, which includes 22,000 bus drivers and conductors (this comes to an average of 11.2 employees per bus). Single decker buses make up the bulk of the fleet, followed by the double-decker buses and air-conditioned buses, which ply on select routes.
Types of RoutesOrdinary:Ordinary routes are the most common, with buses on these routes stopping at all stops. Buses plying on these routes are identified by a white route number on a black background.
Limited Buses: on these routes stop only at important places and skip all the minor stops in between on high volume routes. They used to have a marginally higher fare and are identified by the route number in red on a white background. In 2008, the fares of Limited and ordinary buses were brought at the same level. The route number ends with LTD.
Special: These buses ply on select routes covering railway terminuses and the central business districts. These routes have a fare marginally higher than the 'Limited' routes and are identified by the route number in white on a red background.
Express/Corridor: These buses service long distance intra-city routes, and have fares that are the same as the Special routes, but with lesser number of stops. They have route numbers indicated in red on a yellow background. These buses do not skip the flyovers, like other buses.
Air-conditioned: These buses fares a little over four times the fare of an 'Ordinary' route covering the same distance. These buses have route numbers starting with A.
Ac/Super: These buses ply on the new BRTS routes.


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Let's talk feminine hygiene. I love my Aunt Flo—I do—but honestly, she can be a real pain sometimes (literally)! Cramps, crankensteins, and raging chocolate cravings aside, keepin' fresh downstairs can be super high maintenance! Now that I'm rockin' an eco-friendly, non-toxic regimen, things have gotten waaaaaay more chill. 🙂 Lemme explain… In case you didn't know, conventional pads, panty liners, and tampons are 1) expensive 2) BAD for Mama Earth! 3) and toxic (yeah dude, mainstream tampons have dioxin, a known carcinogen—you don't wanna be shovin' that sh*t up your coochie!). So, do yourself, the earth, and yo' wallet a favor and GO GREEN, betch! Check out these non-toxic, eco-friendly, affordable, and convenient menstrual must-haves!
Menstrual Cups, ~$40 each – Unlike tampons and pads, these medical-grade silicone cups collect your monthly goo rather than absorbing it. You empty your cup every 8 hours (which is BOMB because you can totes pretend you're not even on your period), and they're pretty easy to clean. They're also huge money-savers 'cause they last forever. They typically come in two sizes, so definitely research brands and size recommendations before purchasing. Examples: Lunette Cup, LadyCup, Diva Cup
Reusable Menstrual Pads and Panty Liners, ~$12-20 each – I used to be so grodied out by these (so lame of me, I know), but now that I religiously use cloth diaper on my babay, these make COMPLETE sense! I feel like a mega moron for having been so judgemental in the past. I'm actually a menstrual cup lady through-and-through, but I ALWAYS rock reusable cloth panty liners as backup. They're super easy to clean, come in all sorts of different sizes and absorbancies, and often have crazy cute patterns. Examples: Glad Rags, Lunapads, New Moon Pads
Organic, 100% Cotton (Non-Chlorine Bleached) Tampons, ~$5-10 a box – Before I became an exclusive cup wearer (that sounds SO weird), I used to rock Natracare organic cotton tampons. I loved how small they were and was grateful they didn't have any bleachy chemicals in them. I was actually a HUGE fan. I personally still feel they're a bit wasteful though since you can't reuse them, but if you're a diehard tampon fan, def go this route. There actually are some resusable tampons, believe it or not, but the cup and cloth liners seem to make way more sense to me. Examples of single-use, organic cotton tampons: Natracare, Seventh Generation, Dr. Mercola
BTW, excuse my TMI-iness. I'm seriously just lookin' out for y'all. 😉 xx
What are some of your fave eco-friendly monthly products?
About Sunny (Sunny's Profile)Longtime vegan, hardcore compassionate beauty junkie, serious cake aficionado, and lover of all things floofy and sparkly! If there's something in particular you'd like me to review, drop me a line at email@example.com. You can also find me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Google +.
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I was talking to my OBGYN about alternatives to tampons since I'm so easily irritated. I asked him about the Diva Cup, Lunette, Softcup, etc. and he said he had never heard of them!!!! I was shocked! Has anyone else ran these as options by their doctors or just researched options online as I have?
Hi Sunny, I've been trying to switch to a more eco-friendly option, and I've been thinking about the cup…but to be honest, are they gross?! I'm kind of squeamish, so thats the only thing holding me back! Thanks 🙂
Wow, thanks for this. I never knew about dioxin. It's a real shame these mainstream companies put that crap in products women use on a daily basis. No wonder so many women get breast cancer nowadays…from all the freaking toxins!! I haven't been very lucky searching for cruelty free and eco friendly tampons, so this really helps!!
I love all 3 of my cups! Lunette & Ladycup for "heavier" flow days and MeLuna for light (it is so small and cute!).
Great post!:) I'm using Lunette cup or Natracare/Masmi tampons but i've never heard of reusable pads:)
I love my diva cup and I really love Party in My Pants (PIMP) pads!! They are the best reusable pads I've ever tried! Plus they send out fair trade dark chocolates with your order. What's not to love!
I second the love of Party in My Pants (PIMP) pads! They work great and have so many super cute fabrics. Even my boyfriend thinks they're cute 🙂


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. . . and to this the student responded, "You can't do that. You don't ask questions like that . . . you just don't." (The written word doesn't capture his emphasis and shock, but believe me it was there).
You would have thought he was responding to something illegal or forbidden, but as it turns out, he was responding to me – a priest asking him why he believed in God and why he is Catholic.
Life at the end of the school year takes on a decidedly different pace. We are all itching to get out and enjoy the warm sunny days that are now finally upon us. In order to avoid the discipline problems that usually accompany "traditional" forms of class work, I decided it was time for a new, more interactive, approach.
Using provocative videos I have collected over the years, podcasts such as those featured on my own site, Attuned, and interactive multimedia websites such as PBS Frontline, my students and I have become faith-based analysts of society. The media creates the forum for discussion: provoking, engaging and providing a compelling, multifaceted world view.
Together my students and I discuss the questions they are usually never allowed (or given the opportunity) to ask: "So, how do we know we are right? How can we say Muslims, Jews or Buddhists don't have the right path to heaven and we do?" "If the church is so concerned about the poor, why doesn't the pope just sell some stuff and take care of them?" "Are people really born gay?" "Why do I have to go to Mass when I am more prayerful outdoors?" "Why didn't God just make everyone believe?" "If God is so merciful, why does he send people to hell?"
For three weeks, my public-speaking students learn how to articulate their beliefs, see the value in another point of view, and facilitate some of the most controversial topics of their age. Perhaps because I am priest, our discussions inevitably circle back to Catholicism.
You may be surprised just how many teenagers, even in a Catholic context, can rattle off tenants of the faith, without accepting all but a few of them. Many remain unconvinced, not because belief is illogical, but because it is seemingly inauthentic.
After a documentary on media and marketing, we had a long discussion on what is "cool." To the teenage boy, "cool" pushes the limit, and is always relevant to what is most important. Using their own definition, I eventually asked if being Catholic was cool? In their minds, Catholicism should be cool because it stands outside of the accepted norms in society, but much to their frustration, God, as mediated by the Church, stopped being relevant and cool a long time ago.
According to my students, both God and the church appear "old," but they admitted that our discussions were changing their perception. As they elaborated, we all concluded that "old" results from a lack of relevance. Cool is being able to discuss, understand, and feel like they are heard and able to contribute. Cool is integrated, connected and diverse.
Of course, cool is also not the mainstream, but they concluded that if they really lived their faith, they would probably never have a problem being, by their own definition, cool.
Their challenge to me was quite clear: The more discussions they have about their faith, the cooler it will become. The more questions we ask, the more willing we are to let the youth speak, the more we connect our faith to our world – the more cool it will be for all of us.
Father Chris Valka, CSB, was ordained a priest for the Congregation of St. Basil in May 2009 and is teaching at Detroit Catholic Central High School in Michigan.


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