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The star running back on the high school football team that won last year's state championship in Georgia's largest classification committed to Michigan State on Sunday night.
Nick Tompkins picked Michigan State over Illinois, Georgia Tech, Wisconsin and Maryland, among his 20 early scholarship offers.
"Michigan State felt like the perfect place for me, it was the complete package," Tompkins told the AJC. "I gave it a lot of thought. I got that gut feeling about Michigan State and went with it. I knew they were only going to take one running back and I wanted it to be me."
The 5-foot-9, 175-pound Tompkins will be following two of his teammates from Brookwood High School's 2010 GHSA Class AAAAA state championship team to Michigan State. DB Andre Sims Jr. signed with Michigan State last February, while kicker Erick Yang will walk-on with the Spartans. Tompkins has one more season remaining at Brookwood.
Tompkins passed on the opportunity to follow in his father's footsteps to play college football at another Big Ten school. Reggie Tompkins starred at Towers High School and later played wide receiver at Wisconsin.
"Nick felt like he wanted to play in the Big Ten," the elder Tompkins said. "He likes the SEC, too. Georgia didn't offer him. Florida came to see him but they obviously have a couple of commits. He liked Vanderbilt. He got offers from Ole Miss and Mississippi State, and that kind of thing.
"If Georgia Tech had offered him earlier, he would've probably committed to Georgia Tech back in February. When he didn't get an early offer, he still really liked them. In fact, I thought it was going to be between Georgia Tech and Maryland. But the more time he spent with the Big Ten schools, the more he wanted to play in that conference.
"Michigan State said they were only going to take one running back for sure. They've offered some pretty good running backs, some of the top in the country. He wanted to make sure he would get that spot. He has been going back and forth the last 2-3 days talking with the Michigan State coaches. Nick is excited to be playing for the co-Big Ten champions. They have great fan support and he will get a great education."
Tompkins has been clocked in the 40-yard dash at 4.38 seconds. Last year as a junior, Tompkins rushed for 1,890 yards and 22 TDs on 229 carries for 14-1 Brookwood.
"There are some people with questions: Is he big enough to play running back at the highest level of college football?" his father said. "They don't question his speed and they don't question his heart. But by the time he gets on campus at Michigan State, he'll be at 190 pounds. He's a young man and has time to develop. Nick likes challenges. He believes he can play running back for a big-time school in a big-time conference, and Michigan State provided that opportunity."
Tompkins said he has a 3.2 GPA and will study business or engineering.
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June 26th, 2011
10:17 pm
We suck
June 26th, 2011
10:25 pm
Good luck at MSU. You'll likely be playing against the sec in bowl games at some point.
June 26th, 2011
10:43 pm
I saw this guy run up and down the field against a very fast defense in the championship game last year. Very impressive. Would have been nice to get him.
June 26th, 2011
10:49 pm
"Brookwood RB spurns Tech" Micheal, he also turned down a few other schools. Be fair and balanced and report the same way for other schools. Can't wait for all the "Turned down the Dawgs" stories.
June 26th, 2011
10:50 pm
WHY is this blog entitled "Brookwood RB spurns GT"?
This kid had 20 scholarship offers……why not just state the kid decided to sign with Mich St or report that he signed with Mich St over 19 other schools including GT??
The ONLY reason is because the hacks at the AJC want to spin everything GT in a negative light (especially when it comes to recruiting)! These GT haters (many of them are also UGA graduates) should be ashamed of themselves, but they are probably proud.
GT is located in ATLANTA and this paper is the ATLANTA Journal Constitution…….one would think the staff (or atleast a few of the staff members) would support the primary college football team in the city………..UGA is in Athens; not the City of Atlanta!!!!!!!!! I understand why the AJC covers UGA as they do (and I do not have any problems with the coverage of UGA – local papers should provide details and insightful information regarding the local teams), but the negative spin and attempt to hurt GT at every turn is simply childish and unprofessional. It is exactly the same with political related topics……….the Dems get all of the positive spin and the media protects these guys while Conservatves/Republicans get negative spin and constant bashing each and every opportunity the media pundits get a chance! Grow up guys & gals.
June 26th, 2011
11:06 pm
GT GRAD you must be looking at the headline "Brookwood RB spurns RB" on the AJC's Sports Page, which is written by the AJC's Sports editor. That has nothing to do with Carvell. All the AJC bloggers only write the headlines in their blog. If it pops up somewhere else on the web site with a headline, the other one is written by someone else.
June 26th, 2011
11:07 pm
Wow gt tell it. Go cocks
June 26th, 2011
11:09 pm
I actually like the ajc, because of the recruiting updates. Keep of going cover some of sc I know a lot of Carolina fans living.in ga. Thanks
June 26th, 2011
11:16 pm
The front page under sports is where the AJC states Brookwood RB spurns Tech.
He didn't spurn UGA because he wasn't offered. Maybe it would have read spurns GT & UGA otherwise..
Would that have made you feel better?
GT Grad, the dude just felt more comfortable at Michigan State for some reason. That's all.
Some of you guys listen to way too much right wing, ultra conservative radio.
June 26th, 2011
11:28 pm
GT Grad—–if it makes you feel any better, most of the Dawg fans are right wing zealots like you. So I'm sure the Communist-run American media upsets them also. But I do sympathize with you—–to be a Tech fan while living in our Communist utopia must surely make life miserable.
June 26th, 2011
11:52 pm
June 27th, 2011
12:21 am
Call us after that first winter
June 27th, 2011
1:29 am
Good luck to you young man….hard to think that one of the most depressing cities in this country is where you will be getting your education. MSU isn't a bad place but Flint is about as horrid as you can get.
June 27th, 2011
3:43 am
This is a case where the recruit may have been better off at GT since CPJ offense runs the ball over 90 percent of the time. He might have been a great B-back at GT.
June 27th, 2011
3:53 am
Congrat to the kid.
June 27th, 2011
4:47 am
First the jenkins co duo, then jordan watkins now this kid can tech ever get a big time football player? Oh yea I forgot tech is the hardest school in america so you wont attract good athletes. (i said it for you so you wont have to say it over and over and over again!)
June 27th, 2011
4:58 am
Good luck!! Surprised Wisconsin wasn't the front runner, considering the family ties.
June 27th, 2011
7:10 am
Good luck, Mr. Tompkins.
June 27th, 2011
7:31 am
Uncle Tom and dd You should be thankful that Michael is available for this info. You may not like the headlines (I don't always) but Michael is not a mean or vindicative person. The other blogger (CT) will not post your comments if you question him. I asked him who at the AJC requested info under the FOI Act about pocket dialing since the AJC cannot talk. Not only did he not post my comment (which was not vulgar and had no profanity – which I don't believe in using) he will not post any of my following comments. He found it easier to ban me than to fess up that he is the one posting the negative articles (See the one today about UGA athletes under scrutiny) Again be thankful for an honest man like Michael.
June 27th, 2011
7:34 am
To be fair to CT he used to provide some useful info in his prior life. But the sniping at the Dawgs heels is unbecoming.
June 27th, 2011
7:42 am
At least the other guy up in Athens is out doing God's work while he's losing recruits to schools OOS, Coach Fish Fry is trying his best and he still can't reel in any "real big timers".
Watkins from Woodward Acad. has a great Academic Background just like Tuitt & Vaughters last yr., and GT has come up goose-eggs on all three, throw in Geno Smith from another Private School, St. Pius, and one has to ask WHY Coach Kung Fu Panda cannot close on Elite SAs from Private Schools and those from Public Schools with good academic backgrounds.
Coach Fish Fry is the only GT HC in recent times to have TONS of Academically Qualified local talent to choose from and still not be able to get "GT's fair share" of them.
If there is a WORSE RECRUITER in a BCS Conf. than CPJ, I'd like to know who that HC is!
June 27th, 2011
7:58 am
5′9″ 175, You got to admire a young man that can perform at that size. Best of luck to you.
June 27th, 2011
8:16 am
Sucks to not get him, but I was way more disappointed that GT lost Martin Aiken yesterday to Clemson.
June 27th, 2011
8:25 am
Mich St is a good school and he liked it up there. Enough said! Good luck!!
June 27th, 2011
8:32 am
@ "I'm Just Saying"
You do realize that MSU is in East Lansing, which is over an hour away from Flint?
June 27th, 2011
8:47 am
That's too bad. It would have been nice to see him play in State. Oh well, as long as his friends and family have money to buy plane tickets each week to see him play then it will be OK.
June 27th, 2011
8:52 am
Not surprising.
I wouldn't want to play for crappy Georgia Tech either.
June 27th, 2011
8:53 am
Not getting Tomkins is OK with me. Shadrach Thornton is a better fit for RB running our offense. Dude is like a bowling pin that just won't go down. Here's some film if anyone is interested. Hope we get this kid!
June 27th, 2011
8:54 am
Wne, He just might be the worst recruiter ever to coach at GT, but then we will have all the Bozo's insist that he has recruited better than Gailey, based on those silly stars…. The only basis is Wins and Losses… CPJ will prove this year(with an easy schedule)by going 6 and 7 that the players he has recruited are not capable of D1 play… Or maybe this mickey mouse offense we run will prove incapable of beating anybody that is the least bit competitive… Time will tell.
June 27th, 2011
8:56 am
Just Sayin; ummmm…you do know that Flint is not the same city as Lansing…and that Lansing is where MSU is, right? It would be kind of like me saying "good luck playing at LSU; Shreverport is a cesspool".
June 27th, 2011
9:03 am
Just sayin……….It might be time for a new Atlas or a refresher in map reading. lol
June 27th, 2011
9:06 am
Oh, good luck Kid…. Hope your use to COLD weather….
June 27th, 2011
9:07 am
Michael, read the headlines on the homepage for the ajc sports section. Sure the article is titled as you mentioned, but not the tagline on the homepage, and that is what draws the reader to read the full article. Something tells me that you knew what Rufus and GT Grad were talking about. Don't be so hard on your readers, or you won't have any!
June 27th, 2011
9:14 am
Recruiting: Brookwood RB spurns Tech
Please Michael, this if from your employer…… Don't try and rationalize just take responsibility…. I mean, Good Grief!
June 27th, 2011
9:20 am
Good Luck Kid! Now with OSU on the shelf someone else up there may have chance to get to a major bowl and get drilled. You could have went to UGA, rode the pine behind some thug with no drivers license and went to the Liberty Bowl. What's not to love about that?
June 27th, 2011
9:20 am
Good luck playing RB in the Big Ten, but I'm afraid he is way too small to play that position, much less make the cut for #1 RB against all the other bigger men. Seems to me he'd make a better WR.
June 27th, 2011
9:21 am
It sounds like he wanted to follow some former team mates to MSU. That might have been his biggest reason. Wish the kid luck, no matter what. He is doing what he thinks is best for him.
Just make sure the kids coach tells him to pack some long johns though, because it does get cold up there, LOL. The joke I always heard about kids going that far north, was that their S and C program consisted of shoveling snow.
June 27th, 2011
9:29 am
[...] Tompkins. Before that, they seemed to think the battle for Mahone was between them and PSU, and now according to this article they're done recruiting [...]
June 27th, 2011
9:29 am
Shadrach Thronton……..wow nice video!
June 27th, 2011
9:36 am
[...] [...]
June 27th, 2011
9:51 am
5 Foot 9 inches,
For an athlete, he is in the couple of years where he can see some pretty good growth as far as weight goes, but he will probably always be 5′9″, or there abouts. He needs to add some weight on that 170 pound frame but with the right s and c program, that will be easy enough to do. At 5′9″, I am not sure his future would be at WR. He would be shorter than most Cb's that would cover him, so that would not be real good.
I think his best shot at playing at the next level is RB. Now if he were a Percy Harvin type player, then he could utilize his running and receiving skills to their full potential, but I am not sure they make those kind too often. A Rb, with similar physical features when he started that comes to mind was Warrick Dunn, and although he was short, he was a really good running back.
June 27th, 2011
10:13 am
As alway, You knuckleheads try to make it about yourself. It about this young man and his decision to play football. He found a place where he felt comfortable and that wanted him. Tm many people think that these kids should wait for the in-state schools to come calling when they should be doing there jobs to get these kids if they want them. If you look at the last 25 kid to commit they all have over 3.0 gpa which tells you that to many of the schools in state are over looking quailty kids so next class see this studip stuff and already start looking else where to go. I'm happy for his parents and family because if a free education and that all we want. I would have love the kid at Vandy with all the other GEORGIA
June 27th, 2011
10:29 am
Do you realize how cold it gets in Mich. ? You better run fast and get your blood warmed up my young friend. But I'm sure its a great school. Best of luck young man. "SPURN" means to reject with scorn Michael. Was that the case with Ga. Tech?
June 27th, 2011
10:30 am
Tech puts a running back in the pros about every year. As bad as it is for a quarterback it is good for running backs. I am with GT Grad on the negative lead in but we are what we are at Tech and when we win it is by a very independent effort. The day of the press controlling anything locally is long past. Even Georgia is as good as last year's product.
There is not a huge amount of respect for the Big 10 down south. I was doing a lot of business in Texas and was very surprise how much more respect they had for Big 10 today football. They were talking out there about if the NCAA didn't get its act together the Big 10 and the Pac were pulling out and forming their own NCAA type organization. The Big 10 is about like triple A baseball they might get the gate but the brand football us there is not what it use to be. Even in the NFL drafts the ACC gets more in than the Big 10 and don't even go to the SEC.
June 27th, 2011
10:32 am
[...] Georgia RB who helped team win state championship is headed to Big Ten country (click on story link) [...]
June 27th, 2011
10:35 am
MC, Chip ask me to refer this question to you. Can yo help a brutha out with the answer? Thanks!
I saw in the latest edition of The Sporting News that Keith Marshall no longer had UGA on his his list. If I remember correctly, he had Awbarn, Bammer, Clem & Son, North & South Cakalaki. Any word on this?
June 27th, 2011
10:36 am
sorry, make that you!
June 27th, 2011
10:40 am
Welcome to the Spartan family Nick. You will love your time at MSU and be a Spartan forever. Ready to follow in Ringers footsteps? Let's go.
June 27th, 2011
10:52 am
Welcome aboard, Mr Tompkins. You're going to look real good in Green & White and you're going to love it in East Lansing. I can already picture you streaking down the sideline for the winning touchdown in Ann Arbor. Spartans Will! We're glad to have you.


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The walking wounded come to town: Bucks vs. Bulls Preview
Category: Game Previews
What to Watch For: Bucks
The Bucks caught a huge break on Tuesday night when Joakim Noah and Luol Deng didn't play. The depleted Bulls frontline allowed John Henson to produce like a star and helped minimize the Bucks' deficiencies in rebounding and post play. This time, however, figures to be a tougher challenge as Noah (and possibly Deng) re-enter the Bulls' lineup. Henson has improved this year guarding opposing bigs and protecting the paint, but his disadvantage against physically-minded opponents has been well documented and figures to be put to the test against a rugged Bulls front line.
In addition, a day off between games should provide a much-needed boost for a team that as of now is playing miserably on the second night of a back-to-back. The Bucks are averaging a dismal 85 points per game in such situations, a number that rises to over 94 points per game with a day's rest in between games. Larry Drew commented on the situation in his postgame comments on Wednesday, emphasizing that the team needs to find ways to play consistently regardless of scheduling situations and noting that this week would be a good learning experience–especially for the young players–as the team plays four games in five nights.
What to Watch For: Bulls
It looks like they'll be able to suit up more than nine players in this game. If he plays, Deng is the offensive catalyst the Bulls have desperately needed of late: with Derrick Rose injured once again, Deng has led the Bulls with almost 20 points per game at the small forward position. The Bulls can't be trusted to score 74 points again and Deng will be the player to keep an eye on.
If he doesn't his fellow small forward, Mike Dunleavy, will bear watching as well. He picked up some of the slack on Tuesday night, scoring 24 points–a full third of the Bulls' total, with 18 in the second quarter alone. Dunleavy is familiar to this team, having been a reserve for the Bucks for the last several seasons, and he's averaged 20 points in his last three games. In a game where offense is sure to be sparse, he may provide the boost the Bulls need to continue their six-game winning streak in Milwaukee.
Time – 7:30 PM Central
TV – FS-Wisconsin
Radio – 620 WTMJ
Injury Report
Bucks: Zaza Pachulia (right foot fracture; out), Caron Butler (sore left knee; out), Gary Neal (left foot plantar fasciitis; out), Larry Sanders (thumb; out), Carlos Delfino (foot surgery; out)
Bulls: Derrick Rose (knee; out), Jimmy Butler (toe; out), Joakim Noah (thigh; day-to-day), Luol Deng (Achilles; day-to-day)
Projected Lineups
PG Brandon Knight
SG O.J. Mayo
SF Khris Middleton
PF Ekpe Udoh
C John Henson
PG Kirk Hinrich
SG Tony Snell
SF Luol Deng
PF Carlos Boozer
C Joakim Noah
Jeremy's For Recreational Purposes Only Prediction (aka Betsketball)
Line: Bulls -3
Over/Under: 177.5
I'm just going to ride the under until the Bucks disappoint. Is disappoint the right word there? Maybe instead of disappoint, that should read: resemble a NBA team. Back-to-back sub-80 point games for the Bucks. Even in 2010-11, when Milwaukee had its worst offensive season since the 70s, the Bucks failed to fall to such depths of offensive ineptitude.
Against the Bulls, even this form of the Bulls, breaking 90 points seems highly unlikely. Given Chicago's own injury problems, I don't expect a bunch of points in this game. I foolishly took the Bucks to cover the Spurs 11.5 last game. I'll go Bulls -3 and the under.
Record: 15-11 (5-8 ATS and 10-3 over/under)
Choose the Form of the Destructor: Joakim Noah
Joakim Noah is a big dude. He plays tough, gritty basketball. He likes to yell a lot. Not as much as Carlos Boozer, whose cries of "AND-ONE!" after every shot can be heard from the heavens themselves. But still, a fair amount.
He's also been a key component in helping the Bulls grab 46.3 rebounds per game, good for third in the league. The matchup between Noah and Henson will likely prove to be crucial in determining which team-with-a-shaky-backcourt comes out on the winning end of the matchup.
Prediction: Bulls 89 – Bucks 86
About the Author (Author Profile)Mitch has been a fan of the Bucks since the days of Big Dog, Ray Ray, and Sammy C. He's abnormally optimistic about the team even through the rough times and spends far too much time on the Trade Machine trying to make things better. He's 6'0" with a 5'11" wingspan and sees himself as more of a distributor than a scorer. Find him on Twitter @mitchvomhof
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Joakim Noah is a guy who seems to have a body type at least somewhat similar to that of John Henson, so he might be at least somewhat of a model for crashing the boards without the need to become over-bulky. Same with Kevin Garnett. Anyway, I just hope that whatever John does in the future, he doesn't give up too much of is agility and mobility.
These are interesting days for Ekpe and (if he gets minutes, as I hope he does) Miroslav. They may or may not ever get this kind of opportunity in the NBA again, and I hope they throw themselves into the fray with a kind of controlled but reckless enthusiasm.
agree with you and your call for more minutes miroslav was answered against the spurs. He looked pretty good on offense! Defense he was pretty slow, but i still think he earned more time
I agree that Miroslav should get more minutes. Especially since he has such a nice shooting touch. When he gets to the line, he is very accurate. Shooting 80% so far. It would be smart to actually coach him to shoot the ball. If defenses are gonna leave him open, he should shoot. Let's face it, in our offense, it would be a high percentage look, and might just open up better options and floor spacing, especially because John Henson has a knack for putting the ball in around the rim.
This opens up the discussion: just how wise would it be to trade for Asik, and not only from a financial aspect—apparently Asik is owed 15 million next year (?) which is ridiculous. I think Asik is a good center but he is certainly a very demanding player: he expects to start, and we've already banked on Larry, and I think we need to see Larry develop this year. Larry-Henson-Giannis frontline needs to be given a LONG look. Get it? Long look. That was a play on words, am I right? So we got Miroslav for 3 years for hardly any money. He doesn't operate above the rim like Asik does but he has a better shooting touch. Asik is a below 50% free throw shooter. Anyways in the long run, I don't think we should trade for Asik, not this year. Also, I don't think we should give up on Ersan just yet. The guy tore up his ankle pretty good there in the preseason, and if it comes down to it, we can find a more sensible trade piece for him.

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This is a short one!
This is a short one!
This video covers the pronunciation and semantic clues of words ending in -able and words ending in -ive.
Last week one of my projects at Hack Reactor was to write a server (using Node.js) to emulate the functionality of the Wayback Machine– that is to download and archive copies of various web sites.
An interesting coincidence is that my old friend John just wrote about it yesterday. He's designed and written numerous beautiful blogs and, sadly, destroyed them and broken all of my links to them. He's started combing the wayback machine to bring some of that content back… for me. Now I can tell you readers who email me about not being able to find his content to go check out the dev.gd graveyard. Some of his old posts on language (and other) learning are great!
How do you pronounce an "a" if it's at the end of a word? This one's pretty easy. Just tell your students at some point… or better yet, ask them if they've noticed the pattern.
In terms of phonics, what's the difference between -sion, -tion and -ssion? Why is it that it's possible for students first encountering the words "devotion" or "nation" to be 95% sure they end in -tion and not -ssion? Why is it even easier to know when to spell something with -sion?
This video covers the spelling pattern of "al" or "le" at the end of words. It's about polysyllabic words such as "noble", not single syllable words like "pal" or "vale". Aside from the pronunciation of the "le" itself, the "le" also interacts with preceding vowels.
And yeah, this is a good one to know if you ever want to read Fox in Sox!
When beetles fight these battles in a bottle with their paddles
and the bottle's on a poodle and the poodle's eating noodles…
…they call this a muddle puddle tweetle poodle beetle noodle
bottle paddle battle.
Sometimes words with a "ch" sound are spelled with a "tch" in which the "t" is silent. Other times, the "ch" sound is spelled without a "t". What's the pattern? When do you spell words with "ch" vs "tch"?
Since my arrival in San Francisco last summer, I've become aware of the new "hacker schools" popping up around the city. Their stated purpose is to take smart, motivated people who may or may not have a strong technical background and turn them into world-class junior developers in a short time.
The first school of this type that I ever heard of was Code Academy in Chicago (renamed as The Starter League due to name confusion after the online school Codecademy launched). Their system was pretty unique– students spend 8 to 10 hours per day for 2 months, working in pairs as they learn a stunning amount of ruby, HTML/CSS/JS and Ruby on Rails. At the end of this time, they have an interview day in which they demo their projects to various tech companies, including some of the hottest local startups. The school has only been running since 2011, but results have been excellent and even DHH, the creator of Ruby on Rails, is a fan of the program.
With that kind of success, it wasn't long before similar schools started popping up in the Bay Area. The demand for top notch developers is extreme here, but very few companies are willing to train and they take only a tiny fraction of their applicants. A program to quickly bring students up to speed in the technologies that local start-ups are using is the perfect solution. It's an incredible learning experience for the students that opens doors, the companies can hire solid programmers to join their teams and schools can earn money from either or both of the former two groups. From what I understand, Dev Bootcamp's first class was hugely successful–Over 90 percent of the students landed jobs shortly after graduation (at nearly double the average US salary) and of those who didn't one opened a similar school called App Academy that focused on iOS development and the other opened Hack Reactor, an even more intense school with a stronger focus on JavaScript and front-end technologies. There is also another school, which I know less about since it doesn't accept men.
In contrast with computer science degrees at universities, these schools have less of a focus on CS theory and more of a focus on building things. Students write a lot of code, and they use newer languages and frameworks. Another feature is heavy use of cutting edge tools and various automated testing frameworks that are commonly used in bay area start-ups, but not so common yet at larger, more traditional companies. Most striking to me is the intense nature of the study. No college I've ever seen puts students through 8 class hours of computing classes per day.
The bay area hacker schools remind me more of high-end intense language schools! There are a number of 6 hour per day intense language learning programs in which students work in pairs or small groups, work hard, and acquire a great deal of vocabulary, speaking skills and reading skills in a short time. In my experience learning mathematics as a teenager and then later learning Japanese and Chinese in my 20s, working at something 4 hours a day isn't just 4 times as good as 1 hour a day. It's closer to 10 times as good.
All in all, I see a lot of positives of this type of education. So much so, that I'm considering the possibility of running a school of this type someday… possibly even in Taiwan again! Entrance is very competitive to the existing schools, so it took a lot of hustling, but I've gotten into Hack Reactor class. I'll be in class from 9am to 8pm six days a week, starting tomorrow. If you're interested in the full story, I've put it up on my programming blog.
I may or may not be able to continue posting phonics lessons in my Phonics Friday Youtube channel, but I'll try!
Why is it that the to make the plural form of "hobby", you change the "y" to "ies"? But to make the plural form of other words ending in "y", like "toy", you just add an "s"? Why do you add "es" to make "potato" plural? How about "loaf" and "loaves"? Is that just an exception?
If you don't know, then this is phonics video for you!
How do you pronounce an S at the end of the word? Well, sometimes it sounds like an S and other times it sounds like a Z. This video covers the phonics rule for that and also a fun way of helping your students remember when to add "es" to a plural noun or 3rd person singular verb.
Have a great 2013, everybody!


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Hi Darren,
Great work on the Dudley news.
I've heard many say that Marc Bergevin should wait until after the draft or until July 1 in order to acquire the services of Rick Dudley. It's been said there's a mutual understanding between managerial-types and that it's perfectly reasonable for Bergevin to respect Toronto's draft process. However, do you think there's a good case for the Habs to press an earlier transfer of Dudley's services? Does Burke really have any say over this process or is all the power in Dudley's hands as a result of his contract details?
I understand Burke wouldn't like to lose Dudley's services at a crucial time, but the Habs are without an assistant general manager and have a new general manager just learning his team. Bergevin himself pointed out the Habs are understaffed and that he is learning the ropes. He has a lot of work to do before July 1 (RFAs, UFA's, draft, hiring coaches, evaluating and hiring staff and scouts) and it seems Dudley would be very helpful at this crucial time. Bergevin needs help soon, not in two months! Any further updates?
Chris Dragos in Toronto
A: Chris, Rick Dudley will join the Montreal Canadiens, but the decision to let him go isn't a top priority for Brian Burke. Yes, Bergevin wants him as soon as possible and has called Burke several times to encourage Toronto to allow Dudley to jump prior to the Draft. Dudley does have an out in his contract, but until that window opens the Maple Leafs control the process and the access the Habs have to Dudley to negotiate terms of his employment in Montreal.
The mechanics of this issue will be addressed in the future, perhaps, as early as the next NHL GM meeting during the Stanley Cup final. Expect Burke and other general managers to support the return of compensation for such cases. The concept of a pre-determined draft pick value will be discussed for head coaching candidates, GMs and assistant GMs who are hired from one team to another. It's unlikely that the league supports going back to this, but a number of big clubs seem to get hit often (Chicago, Detroit, Toronto), so the commissioner will soon hear a strong voice in favor of its return.
Hi Darren, you mentioned at the start of the season that Kurt Kleinendorst and Mike Haviland were up and comers in the NHL coaching watch. Now that they're no longer with the Baby Sens and Blackhawks respectively, are they now at the top of anyone's possible want list?
Kitchener, Ontario
A: Paul, I would say the availability of both coaches is somewhat surprising. It's not unusual for NHL benches to shuffle or change assistants, but the dismissal of Mike Haviland caught most by surprise. He has been a contender for NHL head coaching jobs and will be again, but Chicago obviously wants to freshen things up. A year ago, Mike Babcock did something similar in Detroit by parting ways with veteran assistant Brad McCrimmon before Paul MacLean was hired in Ottawa. Hawks coach Joel Quenneville knows his team needs to be better next season. He's vowed to be better and will challenge his new bench staff to help push the team forward. Letting Haviland go was a very tough decision because optically, it looks like Haviland is the only one being held accountible for a disappointing season. Haviland will find another bench - if not as a head coach, then he will have options as an assistant. He's a highly regarded coach.
As for Kurt Kleinendorst, his departure from the Senators is perplexing. He's an excellent coach who consistently promoted NHL-ready players to Ottawa. Something stinks with this one, especially when you acknowledge his interest in continuing to coach elsewhere as Kleinendorst clearly stated when he met with media earlier this week.
"There are some good roles out there that I could see myself fitting into, but, some assistant positions are really kind of glorified puck pushers. I have no desire to be a glorified puck pusher. My first choice would be to be a head coach somewhere, and I would consider an assistant position, but only under the right circumstances," Kleinendorst said.
So it's a big loss for the Ottawa Senators who seem to have a tough time holding on to AHL head coaches, hmmmm?
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With the Predators out, do you think there's any chance that they will keep both Ryan Suter and Shea Weber and how will they address the offence if these two are signed? Would they be able to keep soon-to-be free agents like Radulov and Andrei Kostitsyn or make a play for someone else on July 1?
Dennis Sharman
A: Dennis, many questions surround the Nashville Predators and a handful of players - most notably, Ryan Suter. I maintain that Suter, like most pending unrestricted free agents, has earned the right to explore the market on July 1. He can expect legitimate and significant interest from most, if not all NHL teams and will then have to weigh the options presented by contending teams against the harsh emotional reality of leaving Nashville. This won't be an easy decision as Suter intends on playing the remainder of his career with the team he signs with in July. Shea Weber's future in Nashville is obviously connected to Suter in many ways. It's possible to keep both star defencemen, but the financial strain in doing so, depending on the restrictions outlined in a new CBA could make it challenging to make upgrades up front. If Suter leaves, this frees up money/cap space, but from a competitive standpoint it weakens the Preds which will also impact Weber's thinking. As for Radulov, Kostitsyn and the corps of forwards, each will be reviewed and David Poile, Paul Fenton and Nashville's management will methodically map out a plan. Poile does nothing without ample consideration. He's far too savvy and experienced to make rushed decisions on trades or signings or the re-signing of underachieving players. That said, if there are trades or free agents Poile believes will add fire power or depth to his lineup, he will act as we've seen him do a number of times over the years.
Do you think the Flyers are still loving that nine-year contract they signed Ilya Bryzgalov to last year? And do you think Jaromir Jagr will re-sign in Philly, sign with another NHL team or ride into the sunset?
Luke Edwards
A: Luke, there is no way to love a nine-year contract with a cap hit of just under $5.7 million per for a goaltender who failed to meet expectations in the first year of the deal. That said, Philadelphia had to address their annual goalie shuffle and Bryzgalov was the best available. Down the stretch, he regained his form before stumbling his way through round one against Pittsburgh, marginally outplaying Fleury who had a disastrous postseason. He was better in Round 2 and wasn't the reason the Flyers lost to the Devils. Philly couldn't find the intensity that fueled them past the Pens and couldn't handle the forecheck or board battles New Jersey owned throughout the series. With a year in Philadelphia under his belt, Bryzgalov will be better next season and will be better prepared to manage the distractions that go along with playing in a city with so many demands. As for Jagr, he turned down a contract offer during the season which may not have been so wise given his power out in the playoffs (one assist in Round 2). The Flyers' younger players will need more ice-time, so Paul Holmgren is going to have to determine how much he wants to spend on a 40-year-old forward who will likely play a more limited role. Jagr also has to decide whether or not he has enough left physically and emotionally to endure the grind of another full season.
Hi Darren,
The L.A. Kings have shown and proven that they are a worthy in being in the conference finals and are no fluke. What is your take on the Kings and do you think they are the favorites to win the Cup now?
William Agnew
A: William. Well, there's not much to not like about the Kings. Jonathan Quick has been spectacular. Defensively, L.A. is better than Phoenix and may have the best D corps of the teams remaining and their depth and star power up front is daunting as well. If the Kings can maintain their play, they're the top contender for the Cup for me.
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Metro Animal Services (MAS) has been contacted by an individual pledging a total of $5,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the cruelty case involving Hope, the Border collie. The individual offering the reward wishes to remain anonymous.
This reward money is in addition to the $2,500 offered by the Humane Society of the United States. If anyone has any information related to this case, they are asked to call 574—LMPD or MAS at 363-6609. MAS and the Louisville Metro Police Department are working together to investigate this case.
Anyone wishing to increase the reward offer is asked to contact Jackie Gulbe (361-1318) at MAS or Karen Koenig (272-1070) at the Kentucky Humane Society (KHS).
"Both agencies are deeply saddened by Hope's case, but we are glad that there are people in our community who feel strongly enough that they want to see the person who is responsible for Hope's injuries caught," said Jackie Gulbe, assistant director for community relations.
"While the Kentucky Humane Society isn't involved in enforcing the laws, we feel it is imperative that everyone works together to find the person responsible for this case", said Karen Koenig , community relations director for KHS, "The Kentucky Humane Society takes all cruelty, neglect and abandonment cases very seriously, we just aren't in the business of enforcement in Jefferson County."
It is believed that Hope was thrown from a small dark car (possibly a Nissan) at approximately 2 pm on Tuesday, September 28 on I65 south near the Crittenden Drive exit (Silos). She was picked up by MAS and triaged by the MAS veterinarian and staff. Because of her severe injuries, she was transferred to Jefferson Animal Hospital and, later, to Louisville Veterinary Specialty Emergency Services. She sustained extensive injuries. She has undergone two surgeries and is taking medication for pain manangement, but she is alert and stable. The next step is her structured rehabilitation program that she will begin soon.


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Preheat oven to 400 degrees, with rack in center. Lightly coat a standard muffin tin with cooking spray. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and orange zest, if using.
In a small bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg yolks, and butter. Stir buttermilk mixture into flour mixture until just blended. In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg whites until just stiff. Gently fold whites and blueberries into the batter until just combined.
Spoon batter into prepared muffin tin, filling each cup three-quarters full. Bake 12 minutes. Remove from oven; gently brush tops with buttermilk, and sprinkle with sanding sugar, if desired. Continue baking until tops are golden and a cake tester inserted in a muffin center comes out clean, 6 to 8 minutes more. Let muffins cool slightly, about 10 minutes, before turning out of tin.
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Healy-Murphy Center: Centered on You
Healy-Murphy Center is a non-profit organization that has been impacting youth in San Antonio for over 120 years. Teens who have had difficulty succeeding in a traditional school environment can find the one-on-one attention, individualized curriculum, counseling, childcare, and health services they need to succeed in school and in life.
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Born October 1, 1933 in Montreal, Canada, David began skiing at age 13.
During his school days, he also played ice hockey, but hung up his skates at age 16 to devote his time to skiing. His first race was at age 18, and at 21, he won the prestigious Quebec Kandahar, Canada's ski equivalent to the Superbowl. In 1957 he captured the title of Canadian Downhill Ski Champion. From 1957 through 1961, David was a member of the Canadian National Ski Team, and during the 1958 season, he was the top-ranked member of the Canadian FIS Team. Tragically, he fractured his leg during a downhill training run and was forced to withdraw from competing in the World Championships at Badgastein, Austria.
David Jacobs, a legend of his time
David was friends with members of the French National team and joined them for skiing in France during the spring of '64. Here he absorbed the systems that an organized, politically-backed national team operated under, recognizing the power and depth that a well-supported team could have. He suggested a similar program to the Canadian Amateur Ski Association, who, coincidentally, was searching for a way to combine education with athletics. David's experience made him the ideal candidate to launch such a program, and he was named the first full-time head coach and program administrator for the Canadian National Ski Team from 1964 through 1966. Although the job didn't pay well, he subsidized his income by putting his math degree to work, teaching part-time at the local university in Nelson, BC.
David parlayed his love for sports into numerous successful business ventures. From 1966 to 1969, he was President of Lange-Jacobs, Inc., the manufacturer of Lange plastic ski boots in Montreal. After that company merged with Lange USA in 1969, David moved to Boulder, Colorado, sat on the board of directors, and was vice president until 1972. During this time, he designed the first Lange competition ski boot, which became the hallmark of World Cup ski boots and predecessor to the Lange race boots used today.
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In 1972 he founded The Jacobs Corporation, producing Hot Gear, a line of up-market children's ski clothing, and Cool Gear, a collection of adult bicycle clothing and accessories. During this time he was granted a patent for his design of a new bicycle saddle that revolutionized the nature of bicycle saddle construction. After the sale of The Jacobs Corporation, his entrepreneurial spirit led him to found the Spyder brand in 1978. It began as a small mail order business in his kitchen, race sweaters being the only offering. In 1981 he also introduced the Pearl Izumi technical cycling apparel brand to the U.S. market, designing both the ski and cycling collections. David sold Pearl Izumi in 1989 to focus his efforts on the Spyder brand.
After the successful introduction of race sweaters, David added ski pants to the catalog offering. One of his early creations was a navy blue racing pant with yellow striped pads extending from the knee to the hip. His son Billy mentioned that skiers were calling them "spider" pants, due to their spider leg-like appearance. David recognized this as an opportunity to have a powerful, lasting name and logo associated with his products, and renamed the company. A passionate sports car fan, he borrowed the spelling with a "y" from the Ferrari Spyder. For two years, Spyder operated out of David's kitchen. At the end of two years his kitchen was too crowded. He financed an expansion in 1980, selling Spyder to Boulder-based Hanson Industries, a ski boot manufacturer. Not willing to let his dream go down in flames, he bought Spyder back 18 months later, before Hanson went bankrupt. Over the years, David grew the brand and led the company to greater sales and global distribution.
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Besides being an athlete and businessman, David is also an innovator. In 1994, he was granted a patent on SpeedWyre, a technology that reduced wind drag on race suits by up to 20%. It was used by the U.S. Ski Team to win two World Downhill Championships by Hilary Lindh and Picabo Street. SpeedWyre was eventually banned by alpine racing's governing body, FIS, for giving unfair advantage.
David Jacobs' contributions to skiing have not gone unnoticed. He has the distinction of being named to the Honor Role of Canadian Skiing. He is also a past recipient of the John Semmelink Award, an honor given to those skiers whose sportsmanship, conduct, and ability best represent Canada in international competition. He's a 1987 inductee into the Laurentian Ski Hall of Fame in Quebec, Canada, and a 2001 inductee into the Colorado Ski Hall of Fame. His business acumen has also been recognized, with his 2004 induction into the Boulder County Business Hall of Fame. He was Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year for the Rocky Mountain Region in 2004, and was a finalist for the same honor in 1990, 1991, 1994, 1997, and 2001.
David's latest passion
Spyder's growth exploded over the turn of the century, and the company is now the largest ski-specialty brand in the world. David has recently discovered the adrenaline rush in racing classic Formula One cars, finding success - not surprisingly - in this new pastime. For a man who's thrived on sports, technology, and professional advancement, the world is sure to see David go a few more times around the track.


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A long journey ended at a Polk County jail Friday for a Massachusetts youth hockey coach.
He was arrested up north Thursday and brought to Polk County Friday after a Lakeland mother says she caught him trying to solicit sex from her 16-year-old son online.
Anthony "Tony" DeSilva exited a Polk County Sheriff's Office squad car with his head down and with little to say.
Investigators say that's a far cry from the "Tony," who contacted a 16-year-old Lakeland boy.
They say DeSilva, who lives in southern Massachusetts and has been a youth hockey coach for 15 years, used Facebook to send sexually suggestive messages and naked pictures to the young man and another Polk County boy.
He's behind bars in Florida because of this very involved single mom.
"I had been monitoring his Facebook because I do that with my son's stuff," said the boy's mother, who asked not to be identified.
She says she has her son's Facebook password to keep an eye on his activity. She saw what was going on and contacted authorities immediately.
That's when she gave Polk County deputies permission to pose as her son on the social networking site. Investigators say that led to DeSilva's arrest in Massachusetts Thursday.
Despite this, the mother isn't mad at DeSilva.
"I really didn't have anger, I don't have anger now, I'm just going to be honest with you I'm just very happy that my son is safe," the mother said.
People who know him from his hockey rink in Massachusetts say this doesn't sound like DeSilva at all.
"The only thing you ever hear of Tony DeSilva in this building is how great a coach he is,' said rink employee Larry Perry.
Back in Florida, the boy's mother says the man behind the messages she saw should not be working with children.
"It scares me that he is with other kids," she said.
He's been charged with ten counts of use of a computer to seduce a child. And while this mom says many of her friends thinks she's too vigilant monitoring her son online, she says this should serve as an example of what can happen to kids on the internet and why parents should stay involved.
"I'm very fortunate that myself, as well as authorities, were able to catch it very early that nothing happened to my son," the mother said.
According to the team's website DeSilva has been the general manager and head coach of the Mass Maple Leafs since 1997. The junior league hockey team has players whose ages range from 16 to 20 years old.
Investigators say DeSilva also told detectives he works for a group home for the mentally challenged.
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Benefits of bonding with grandparents
Children who establish a close bond with their grandparents can learn about their cultural heritage and family history, which can give them a stronger sense of belonging. In addition, it can provide children with a sense of independence by allowing them to develop trust in and feel safe with people other than their parents. Another benefit - grandparents may have lots of time to spend playing with and reading to your kids, which helps improve developmental and learning skills.
But, the benefit of encouraging your children to bond with grandparents doesn't end with the kids. Parents also benefit by receiving help with childcare and advice. And, grandparents who remain close to their grandchildren may be healthier, happier and more active.
Tips for staying in touch
In today's world, physical distance and busy work and school schedules may interfere with regular visits to grandma and grandpa's house. Despite this, you can encourage your child to develop a closer bond with grandparents by trying the tips below.
Visit often. If your parents live nearby, make an effort to carve time out of your busy schedule for regular visits. Encourage grandparents to drop by your home, and plan regular trips to see out-of-town grandparents. Even if visits are infrequent, anticipating and planning the next trip can help your child see the joy in spending time with relatives.
Stay in touch using technology. Email letters, pictures and sound files of your growing child to his grandparents. If they don't own a computer, make videos or recordings during favorite activities, like taking a bath or playing with a pet. Or ask grandparents to record a reading of a favorite story and play it for your child before bedtime.
Say cheese. Post snapshots of grandparents in a prominent spot in your home, and point them out to your child often. Or, place family pictures in a special photo album, and page through it frequently while naming the family members.
Send a letter. Does your child love to receive mail? Send grandparents a box of postcards and some stamps, and ask them to send your child regular letters. Another way to encourage communication is to have your child write letters every week at the same time - both kids and grandparents will anticipate the regular communication.
Pass it on. Most grandparents have hobbies or special skills, such as knitting, woodworking, or cooking, that they'd love to pass on to their grandchildren. Provide your children with the time and tools they need to learn these skills from their grandparents.
Chart a family tree. Both younger and older kids enjoy learning about their ancestors and relatives. Encourage your child's grandparents to share stories of their families. You can even provide paper and drawing supplies so they can chart the family tree.
Safety away from home
When visiting grandparents nearby or far away, don't forget to make safety a priority. Grandparents may not be accustomed to having young children in the house, and the presence of household dangers could affect your visit.
Use a household safety checklist to childproof a grandparent's home. Take special care to ensure that dangerous items and substances, such as cleaning products, medications, razors and knives, are out of reach or locked in a cabinet.
When visiting, take a quick look around the room for objects that could be dangerous. Gather up these items in a box or laundry basket and place them out of reach. In addition, stairs should be blocked so your child won't fall, and pet dishes, buckets and other containers of water should be emptied to eliminate drowning hazards. To make the job easier, you might want to bring your own childproofing gear, such as outlet covers, cabinet and toilet locks and safety gates.
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NICHCY's Structured Abstract 29 describes the following:
Title | Children's Social Problem-Solving Skills, Behavioral Adjustment, and Interventions: A Meta-Analysis Evaluating Theory and Practice
Author | Denham, S.A. & Almeida, M.C.
Source | Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, 8(4), 391-409
Year Published | 1987
Meta-analyses of the literature were performed to examine reported relations between children's interpersonal cognitive problem-solving (ICPS) skills and adjustment and to specify the effects of ICPS training. In general, the relation between ICPS and adjustment appears robust, and interventions yield clear increases in ICPS skills. Intervention effects on behavioral adjustment are found to be somewhat more equivocal; meta-analytic results differ depending on whether behavioral ratings or observations are the dependent variables. Age of subject, source of publication, and expertise of investigator are boundary conditions for the meta-analysis regarding ICPS and adjustment; teacher/child dialogues on ICPS principles in real-life situations, expertise of investigator, source and quality of publication, and length of interventions mediate magnitude of certain intervention effects. Further research is needed where data were sparse, as in follow-up data effects of intervention for various special populations.
The interpersonal cognitive problem-solving (ICPS) theory of behavior predicts that children who have a number of alternative ICPS skills to draw from can be more flexible in choosing solutions to social conflicts, are less likely to act impulsively, and more likely to act appropriately in social situations. Some examples of ICPS skills are:
- the ability to generate a number of alternative solutions to a conflict;
- the ability to choose and implement an appropriate solution to a conflict;
- understanding and consideration of the social consequences of one's actions for oneself and others.
A number of ICPS skills programs have been developed. However, studies on the utility of ICPS training have had mixed results and some studies need to be disregarded because flawed research methods have made it difficult to interpret their findings. This meta-analysis examines the strongest research on ICPS programs to determine the effectiveness of this type of training.
Research Questions
This meta-analysis sought to determine from the research on interpersonal cognitive problem-solving (ICPS):
- Whether students' level of ICPS skills related to their level of behavioral adjustment;
- If ICPS training improves ICPS skills, ratings of social competence, and social behavior.
Research Design
- Number of Studies Included | 50
- Number of Subjects | N/A
- Years Spanned | 1972-1986
Research Subjects
Children both with and without disabilities who participated in interpersonal cognitive problem-solving (ICPS) interventions.
Age/Grade of Subjects
Subjects were between 3 and 12 years old.
Specified Disability
Behavioral disorders/extreme aggression; Emotional Disturbance (ED); Learning Disabilities (LD); Intellectual Disability
Interpersonal cognitive problem-solving (ICPS) interventions.
Duration of Intervention
Interventions were spilt between those involving up to 39 hours of Interpersonal cognitive problem-solving (ICPS) skills interventions and those involving 40 hours or more. The meta-analysis found interventions lasting 40 hours or more lead to better-acquired ICPS skills.
- School-based interventions can lead to beneficial changes in the self-perceptions of students with LD.
- Interventions using both skill development and self-enhancement approaches succeeded in improving the self-concepts of students with LD.
- Interventions that used group counseling techniques produced favorable outcomes for students of varying ages.
- Academic interventions seemed particularly beneficial to middle-school students.
- One effective intervention that was included in the meta-analysis targeted parents of students with LD, rather than the students themselves. Children whose parents participated in a parent effectiveness training course, in which the parents were taught to respond more affirmatively to their children, showed improvement in their self-concept compared to children whose parents did not receive the training.
- The length of time an intervention was implemented did not appear to alter the effectiveness of an intervention.
Combined Effects Size
- Social problem-solving interventions produced strong effects on social problem-solving measures (d = 0.78), but weak effects were found for behavior ratings (d = 0.26).
- The two hypotheses that had relatively strong mean effect sizes were "Children trained in ICPS skills demonstrate a higher level of these skills at post-test than do no-treatment controls" and "Social behaviors which are observed at post-test are more positive for ICPS trained children than for control children" (d = 0.78 and 0.75 respectively).
- The hypotheses that "Adjusted children score higher on interpersonal cognitive problem-solving (ICPS) measures than non-adjusted children" and "A direct relationship between ICPS skills and improvement in behavioral adjustment can be shown," both showed moderate mean effect sizes (d = 0.58 and 0.52 respectively);
- However, the hypothesis that "Teachers' post-test behavior ratings for ICPS trained children are more positive than those for control children" had a weak effect size (d = 0.26).
Children can improve their interpersonal cognitive problem-solving (ICPS) skills through ICPS training. Children who have received interpersonal cognitive problem-solving (ICPS) training demonstrate higher levels of ICPS skills and positive social behaviors than children who have not received training. ICPS training is a moderately effective way of increasing social competence and behavioral adjustment. Important components of successful ICPS training included:
- An investigator with expertise in ICPS training;
- Students dialoging with teachers about how to handle real social conflicts as they arise during the school day;
- Opportunities for students to practice ICPS skills and receive reinforcement from the teacher when they respond appropriately to social problems.
Denham and Almeida suggest that more research should be conducted in ICPS training examining the following areas:
- The effect of Dialoguing on social behavior. Though dialoguing between teachers and students about social problems and appropriate ICPS skills showed promise in the studies where it was used, dialoguing had only been used in a limited number of studies when this meta-analysis was published.
- Follow-up data to show whether gains in ICPS skills are maintained or slowly lost over time.
- What modifications need to be made to ICPS training to make it effective for specific populations such as children with emotional and/or behavioral disorders (EBD).
- The elements of socially competent behavior other than ICPS skills. What is the importance of ICPS skills relative to the other components of socially competent behavior? Should ICPS be taught along with the other aspects of socially competent behavior, or separately?
* Meta-Analysis | A widely-used research method in which (1) a systematic and reproducible search strategy is used to find as many studies as possible that address a given topic; (2) clear criterion are presented for inclusion/exclusion of individual studies into a larger analysis; and (3) results of included studies are statistically combined to determine an overall effect (effect size) of one variable on another.


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danwiberg9 December 2, 2012 2:38:00 AM CET
Ever heard of a snow cat? Also depending on the temperature the snow gets soft on a hot day and things like tanks and snow tanks can bog down and the crust crumbles.
Nothing special here. I have been there and lived there.
Rkobilan November 27, 2012 10:24:58 PM CET
Can you not see the road to the south of those four buildings? If they were tanks they would have to run everyday. That would leave a melting that would take place behind the rear engine area. No melt is shown. However. what appears to be a chimney is seen on the first of the buildings as you progress north. There is also a road that continues on to the first photos shown. You can see there is a noticeable shadow and would think if possibly looking there for minerals and other forms of life science.
A real tank made of aluminum wouldn't last long in below zero temperatures. Neither would the soldiers operating it. Must be heated in below zero temperatures so you do not stick to the metal. again zero melt shown.


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