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If you have high-interest credit card debt, that sandwich you charge costs more than you think.
This post comes from Adam Baker, a staff writer at partner blog Get Rich Slowly, and the blogger at Man vs. Debt.
Courtney and I are big fans of what we call "mental filters." These are simple little tips and tricks we can use to increase our financial awareness. (Get Rich Slowly's J.D. Roth likes to call these tips and tricks money hacks.)
For example, I've talked before about how we taped a picture of our daughter to our credit cards while we were paying down our debt. Many people I know use some sort of 30-day rule to curb their impulse desires, especially those that contribute to clutter.
Both of these techniques are examples of deliberately installing a barrier between yourself and a routine action. Many of us do this in various aspects of our lives to help raise consciousness, but this technique can be particularly powerful in our finances.
Today, I want to share a mental filter (or money hack, if you prefer) that Courtney and I used while passionately attacking our debt. But first, let me share a quick story.
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Panera Bread will become the first national chain to post calorie counts at its restaurants.
Panera Bread this week became the first national chain restaurant to announce it will post calorie counts at all its restaurants.
As someone who likes to know what she's eating, I'm happy to hear it, and I hope other restaurants follow suit. I was, however, devastated to hear that my favorite, the Chicken Frontega Panini, has 860 calories. All I can say is that I usually eat only half of it. At Panera's prices, splitting a sandwich is a good idea. Now if they'd just agree to leave off the mayo.
Closing the account probably won't do much damage, but the devil is in the details.
This post comes from partner blog The Dough Roller.
A reader recently e-mailed me with a question about credit cards and his FICO credit score. Here's his question:
I have a question relating to annual credit card fees. One of my credit cards that I got about seven years ago with HSBC has an annual fee of $37. I have developed positive credit history with it and it has a $1,400 limit and no rewards. I have since managed to get other credit cards with no annual fees and higher limits. My dilemma is whether i should close it down and take a hit on my credit score or keep it and continue to be charged the annual fee.
I confess that this question stumped me for a while. But a recent article by George Mannes, a senior editor at Money magazine, helped answer this reader's question. The short answer is that canceling the card may lower your credit score, but in most cases won't have a big impact.
Of course, the devil is in the details, so let's dig a little deeper.
Free and discount pie, free spaghetti and free coffee are among the latest food promotions.
Here it is Friday already and time for Friday food deals and freebies.
With St. Patrick's Day next week, many local restaurants are offering parties and deals. You can do what you want, but we are not going to drink any green beer.
Sunday, March 14, is National Pi Day, and even though it is meant to honor math and not dessert, several establishments are offering specials on pie.
By any objective measure her allocation of assets was foolish. But time and luck were on her side.
This guest post comes from Frank Curmudgeon at Bad Money Advice.
Heard about the secret millionaire of Lake Forest, Ill.? I'll assume not and recap. Grace Groner was born in 1909 and graduated from Lake Forest College in 1931, just about the worst year of the 20th century to enter the job market. Luckily for her, she landed a position as a secretary at the then obscure firm Abbott Laboratories. She was a secretary there her entire career, retiring at age 65 in 1974. She never married and lived modestly.
So far, it's a story that could be called poignantly mundane. But add in a few more facts and it transforms into a personal-finance parable that will be repeated, and probably distorted, for some time to come.
He'd have shut up if I'd bought him the treat. Here's why I didn't.
During a trip to the Burke Museum I informed the kids that I would not be buying anything at the gift shop. However, the older boy had a tiny amount of cash and purchased a small souvenir. Little bro decided he should have something, too, and came at me with a stuffed animal.
What happened next wasn't pretty.
But be sure to check that sites selling the cards verify balances.
This Deal of the Day comes from Kelli B. Grant at partner site SmartMoney.
Is there a way to squeeze even more out of pre-owned gift cards?
Yes, by pairing them with store sales and print-out coupons or online coupon codes. Secondhand gift cards are a growing market and are available from sites including PlasticJungle.com, GiftCardsAgain.com and even eBay. Discounts can be as high as 30%, depending on the popularity of the store. But if you stack them on top of other deals a retailer may be offering, you get an extra layer of savings.
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A hypothesis is set out concerning the relationship between the nature of the lexical tone system of a language and that of its intonation system: it is suggested that the encoding of intonational phenomena in terms of tones tends to thrive in languages that have a lexical system of level tones – by a process of tonal reinterpretation of intonation –whereas languages that have non-decomposable contour tones tend not to have tonal intonation.
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When I was first told about Hillel's annual Bar Mitzvah party, I was nothing but excited. "A Bar Mitzvah party with the classic cheesy music, decorations and games? Cool. Bucky's going to be there? Awesome! I can't wait to go to that event." But I was quickly reminded that I would not only be going to the event, I would be planning it.
As the UW Hillel Foundation's Jewish Campus Service Corps Fellow, planning programs is just part of the job. Some are small, low-key and more intimate. Some, like the annual Bar Mitzvah party are anything but small. Last year there were approximately 350 people at the second annual "Bucky's Bar Mitzvah Party".
This year, it was up to me and a planning committee of students to made the event happen all over again with just as much success, if not more. The name was changed the Badger Bar Mitzvah and the date set for April 21st, and with that I opened the inch-thick file that held the paperwork and notes from the past two yeas and set to work figuring out how to make this even happen. The ultimate goal would be to have an event that celebrated a timeless tradition in Jewish culture and one that was fun, educational, and hopefully something that any student on campus (regardless of religious orientation) would want to attend.
The planning committee consisted of approximately 10 students who met weekly to establish what the event should look like and the kind of ambience we wanted to set up. Ruthie Edelstein, a freshman from California, is one of those students. "At my first Badger Bar Mitzvah meeting we discussed possible venues, our exciting theme and most importantly, how the event was going to be more than just an average party… Throughout the weeks leading up to the event we would each work on our respective jobs including food ordering, publicity or decoration planning. …[we] made the big decisions."
The chosen theme was Hollywood, decided upon partially because of the opportunity it afforded for hopelessly cheesy decorations. Ruthie and her fellow committee members really got into the spirit of the bar mitzvah party. "A Badger Bar Mitzvah went Hollywood! There was a sign in board, like at all Bar Mitzvah parties, with a picture of the Bar Mitzvah boy, Bucky, accepting an Oscar. We gave out glow sticks, served Bar Mitzvah cake, and most importantly, lifted our mascot Bucky, who made an exciting hour-long appearance, on a chair." And, perhaps the most fun part of planning the event was participating in the end result. The planning committee had a great time encouraging everyone to enjoy the sunglasses and inflatable microphones, as well as dance the night away on the venue, Pizzeria Uno's, dance floor. Brain Avner, a senior from Chicago confirms the good times had by all by saying "Over four hundred people came through the doors of Uno's that night in what is sure to be a night they won't soon forget… Between the dynamite dancing, Bar Mitzvah cake, glamorous guests, delightful Hollywood-style decorations and Bucky himself, it was impossible for anyone not to have a mind-blowing time". It was also a chance for these students who had put In so much hard work to see It all pay off.
In the end, the size and spirit of the event proved to be a huge success, but the most important element of getting through Badger Bar Mitzvah was getting the students involved in making it happen.
As an "engagement professional" my job is to get students involved in Hillel on their own terms, and BBM (as the planning committee came to call it) did just that. A freshman from the Minnesota confirms "It was exciting to see everything come together at the end, and to be at the event and think, 'I helped make this happen'. As a freshman, it was a nice opportunity to get involved at Hillel, and meet other students.". So, with plenty of notes to add to the file for the next JCSC Fellow to look over for next Badger Bar Mitzvah, I am certain that not only did this Hillel event make an impression on all of the partygoers, Jewish and non-Jewish alike, it most certainly allowed a group of students to make their impression on Hillel. And, with any luck, they will continue to be involved for many Badger Bar Mitzvahs to come.


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Many of you have been sending me stories about the incredible success of Urban Prep Academies in Chicago. (The Web site is worth a visit.) The charter high school is sending all 107 of its first class of graduating seniors to four-year colleges.
In reading about the school, the same theme emerges: Students aim for college because that's the expectation and culture of the school.
Many people argue that it's Pollyanna-ish to maintain that expectations can overcome the grim realities of these inner city teens' lives and the deficiencies of their early education. Clearly, it is not simply the expectation that these students will go to the college that matters, but the day-to-day effort by teachers and administrators to make it happen.
Here is an excerpt from a good story in the Christian Science Monitor about Urban Prep:
The school of about 450 students is in a neighborhood where violence is pervasive, and many students have to cross gang territory every day. It's thus crucial for the school to offer an oasis of relative calm.
"For us, it's not just about teaching new vocabulary words. We really do have to understand what is going on with this student outside school," King says. That means faculty members develop close relationships with students and are available by phone on evenings and weekends. Often, they provide help on issues that seem to have nothing to do with school: homelessness, family tensions, or money problems.
The No. 1 criterion in hiring is that teachers believe in the mission, says King, who notes that some of the most successful teachers have not been black men. But having those role models is important, he adds. "None of us are particularly shy about sharing with students our life stories," he says.
The most notable aspect of Urban Prep's culture is its focus on college, an emphasis that infuses every aspect of the school – from an achievement-oriented creed that students recite daily to the framed acceptance letters that decorate the walls.
"Every single adult in the building – from the director of finance that handles payroll to the CEO to all the teachers – has a very clear understanding that our mission is to get students to college," says Kenneth Hutchinson, the school's director of college counseling.
"We start in the freshman year," adds Mr. Hutchinson, who grew up in Englewood. "It's not about helping them fill out applications; it's about building strong applicants."
Senior Milan Birdwell says he always knew he wanted to go to college, but he had no idea how he would get there. When he transferred to Urban Prep as a sophomore, he had a grade-point average of 1.6. Since then, he has raised it to 3.04 and posted a respectable score of 21 (out of a possible 36) on the ACT. "It's like someone opened a door, and behind that door is a future," he says.
Milan has been accepted to five colleges and is waiting to hear from the University of Rochester in New York – his top choice.
The success that Urban Prep has seen so far can be replicated, King believes. Pedro Noguera, a professor at New York University who has been researching single-sex black schools, concurs.
"What this school shows is that under the right conditions, black males can thrive. They can be very successful," Professor Noguera says. The key to its success isn't that it's all-male, he adds. It's "the attention they pay to teaching."
Ok, here's the million dollar question. If they can do it at Urban Prep, why can't it be done everywhere? Why can't we do it in Georgia?
April 27th, 2010
2:34 am
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April 27th, 2010
5:35 am
fear of high standards…fear of consequences for bad choices.
April 27th, 2010
6:14 am
This school seems to be created with an understanding of the issues plaguing African-American male students in public schools. They are not treated the same- period. They are referred to the office more frequently and have issues which our public schools are unable to address due to the bureaucratic machine it has become. Attention to their unique issues is what allows this school to be successful. Let's just face it, the world is a different place for them without the resources and support needed to build them up before they go out into it.
April 27th, 2010
6:20 am
Sure it can be done, but motivation by the student and family is needed to make a change. I would also like to know how many students they take allow within one graduating class. I lifted this from the admissions page of their site…
"Urban Prep Academies operates non-selective enrollment high schools that admit students via lottery. We hosted our 5th Annual Admissions Lotteries on February 17, 2010 for our schools in the Englewood, East Garfield Park and South Shore communities. Families interested in freshman admissions are strongly encouraged to submit Post Lottery Applications. All post lottery applicants will be placed on the waitlist. As seats in the class of 2014 become available we will offer them to waitlisted students. Please contact our Admissions Department to receive a Post Lottery Application."
April 27th, 2010
6:23 am
Hmmm, did the filter catch my post for some unknown reason? I'll try again…sorry if it ends up as a repeat. I'm curious as to their school size and their admissions page indicates the motivation factor…it's a lottery to get in.
"Urban Prep Academies operates non-selective enrollment high schools that admit students via lottery. We hosted our 5th Annual Admissions Lotteries on February 17, 2010 for our schools in the Englewood, East Garfield Park and South Shore communities. Families interested in freshman admissions are strongly encouraged to submit Post Lottery Applications. All post lottery applicants will be placed on the waitlist. As seats in the class of 2014 become available we will offer them to waitlisted students. Please contact our Admissions Department to receive a Post Lottery Application."
April 27th, 2010
7:00 am
Can you tell us how many young men started the program? What is the dropout/attrition rate 9-12? How were they chosen or did they self select or were they assigned? Student/teacher ratio? Extracurriculars?
What kind of financial/volunteer support does the school get?
What are the requirements (if any) for their parents?
Tell us about SAT/ACT scores.
I laude the school and its students, but tell us more about how they got there!
April 27th, 2010
7:08 am
Filter is working well already today.
April 27th, 2010
8:08 am
While I love successful charter schools I want to point out that they do better than traditional public schools because the population of students is different. Parents that are highly involved are the biggest predictor of academic success. The fact that your parent takes the time to apply and go through the necessary steps to enroll you in a charter school makes them involved. The public school is expected to create the same success without the same population of students. The best teacher and the worst teacher could get these students to college. The best teacher and the worst teacher would have the same difficulty with a student that does not care about school, or anything it has to offer.
April 27th, 2010
8:13 am
Easy. The students are attending a school that really gives a hoot about them and always considers decisions in light of what is in the best interest of the child. Something many Georgia educators should stop and consider from time to time.
April 27th, 2010
8:22 am
I have another idea — maybe it is because we are too busy in Gwinnett thinking about an alternative ed program/school to funnel elementary students into and too busy suing an independent all girls charter school that dared to open and defy the powers that be. I have already suggested to 3 GCPS board members that they start an all boys academy charter like Ivy Prep to help out boys, instead of funding a historically unproven alternative ed school for "good kids (and now tots) who make bad choices".
April 27th, 2010
8:24 am
two words: charter school. I notice that the young men in the picture are wearing what looks like a uniform. Shall we start there in marking the differences between charter school and regular public school? How about the practice of teachers giving their phone numbers out to students so that they can contact them after hours? How many public school teachers would be arrested for preying on innocent young children?
April 27th, 2010
8:35 am
They have terrific, crucial ingredients:
-Clear, attainable goal that kids can get excited about (not every child going to Ivy League, every child prepared for and going to college)
-Shared purpose (EVERYONE is focused on the same mission- these kids' futures)
-Sense of Belonging/Community of Learners(perhaps especially bonded because of how different their focus is from the focus of some people in the surrounding neighborhoods)
-Strong attention to emotional and social life of the child.
-Child and his family made a choice to commit to this school.
-Adults who are leading the way and available to support the child.
What do they do to help the child prepare for college? What does learning look like in their classrooms? I bet that even in times of rote memorization, there is a shared determination to get through the boring, painful stuff. But I would bet most of their learning is not individuals sitting at their own desks completing worksheets and other seatwork.
I bet they are not teaching to some boring test. I bet they are discovering.
April 27th, 2010
8:35 am
You can't make an honest comparison between a public school and this school. This school has discipline and motivated parents. If these same kids were to go to their home schools, how many of them would have graduated? Race does not play a part here! Motivation knows no color!
April 27th, 2010
8:44 am
Its about time you people wrote a positive article about people of color in academia.
April 27th, 2010
9:00 am
These kinds of articles that tout the success of students getting IN to college do not usually spend the same amount of time talking about the percentage of students who GRATUATE from college. These are two very different things. College admissions boards LOVE to talk about the admission of students of color- but what happens to them when they get there? The article mentions the student who wants to go to the University of Rochester and he has decent, but rather unimpressive grades. Even if he gets in, he will be competing with students who have stellar grades and outstanding SAT scores. Will he be able to compete? Perhaps, but it will be a huge struggle for him. When I was a high school teacher, I spent a lot of time wrangling with parents who were desperate for grades and behavior not to affect their chances of getting IN to college without worrying too much about their ability to succeed once they got there.
April 27th, 2010
9:06 am
Here's some kids…let's call em young men, for in having the courage to aim high, with no guarantee of success, they all have earned levels of maturity which far exceed too many of their peers…who have received a brand of guidance and motivation of which leaders apparently feel Georgia kids unworthy. No municipalities are immune to the fiscal problems du jour; leaders in the Windy City see, in youth, virtue and promise while local/state leaders, here in Georgia…in what is/was regarded as (scoff) world class…see, true to their own achievements, NOTHING but a bleak future for Georgia's youth. In stark contrast to what a little foresight and leadership can accomplish, Georgia leadership is FAILING MISERABLY.
Perhaps, someday, a few of these young men will see fit to venture down into Deepest Darkest Georgia and infuse a little common sense leadership.
April 27th, 2010
9:25 am
I'm surprised no one touched on the size of the school. With 107 graduates and a school population of 450, I would be willing to bet that class sizes are small. It's easy to fade into the background and slide along doing nothing when you're one out of 3000 in a school. A bit harder when everyone knows your name.
April 27th, 2010
9:48 am
@mystery Poster. Small school population does not always equal small class sizes, often it means a lack of choice in courses offered. I don't know if this is the case here or not, but it is at my school where we have a population of 503.
April 27th, 2010
9:55 am
Small class size means nothing if you don't have discipline and engaging lessons. I've taught classes of 50 and 5 and sometimes the 50 is better than the 5. Sometimes not. And race has nothing to do with any of this!!
April 27th, 2010
9:57 am
It takes:
1) parents interested enough in their cildren's success to fill out the application, and ,when selected, support their child's school and teachers;;
2) Students who see that their lives CAN change for the better if THEY change their views;
3) an adminsitration and teachers who are there to educate, motivate, and guide each student through not only class work, but the pitfalls of everyday life;
4) SMALL classrooms – That is the secret of the most successful private schools – small classrooms allow the teacher to work wih each student individually as as well as in small groups. The burn out rate at private schools is very small in comparison to the rate pf public school teachers because he work load is manageable. Teachers are often first a social worker these days, a teacher second, so small classrooms are more likely to see students succeed while these same students fail in larger public school classrooms.
April 27th, 2010
10:00 am
Parental involvement is the key to 99% of kids being successful in school. If we could get more parents involved we could see graduation rates go through the roof.
April 27th, 2010
10:14 am
It also takes school choice. The parents had a choice. Let's offer Georgia's parents a choice.
April 27th, 2010
10:15 am
It is such a shame that teachers/educators can't accept others' success because they are afraid of being criticized of their failures. Well, it's almost funny.
April 27th, 2010
10:19 am
April 27th, 2010
10:31 am
That is simply awesome. I am the mother of two little boys ages 3 and 9, they come from a home with both parents, I stay home with my sons and they go to private school. My boys have no excuse not to succeed. I love to hear stories about African American or any children for that matter who are doing well, it can be done even in dire circumstances.
April 27th, 2010
10:41 am
When will Georgians wake up to the value of a truly outstanding public school system, where both low and high achievers are challenged and motivated by knowledge that the world is a very competitive place. There are lots of ways to be one's best, including vocational education, but they all start with motivation to learn. Georgia's culture is anti-intellectual in the extreme – reduce everyone to the lowest common denominator. We moved to Northern Virginia last year and here, everyone, no matter the income level, race, country of origin, no matter whether there are kids in the household or not (single, gay, elderly, whatever) VALUES education and EXPECTS public schools to perform, and more importantly PAYS for outstanding teachers and schools. Still, many schools don't make AYP – there are language barriers, transient or rebellious students who miss a lot of school, disabilities that the NCLB simply assumes away, but almost never a parent, teacher, or administrator who is not motivated to see the best out of every child, whatever it takes. Come on, Georgia, you can do MUCH MUCH better.
April 27th, 2010
10:43 am
This is great. I wish there were school like this every where. Marva Collins also started a school in Chicago for kids who could barely finish 7th grade much less high school in the 70's. The same principles apply – respect, discipline and high standards. The parents support it, the kids see a way out of their situation through positive routes of study and discipline. All kids can do this with the right teachers, parents, community and attitude.
April 27th, 2010
10:43 am
Now maybe everyone will understand why we need more charter schools throughout Georgia! This one said it ALL! Please go to http://www.cherokeecharteracademy.org and fill out survey to support! The superintendent in Cherokee doesn't want this to happen because he knows it will pull all the good motivated students and parents away from there precious over crowded grade, grade inflated, learn nothing schools! Give these kids a chance and a chose!
April 27th, 2010
10:50 am
Everyone, PBM is not black, he has been exposed as a fraud.
April 27th, 2010
11:11 am
It may be a public school, but I can guarantee you, only students with invovled parents, students with plenty on intrinsic motivation, and class sizes that are low (only 107 seniors in the whole school ?!?!?!) are allowed in. How many schools in Georgia have that few seniors?
Of course they can be successful with those things in their favor.
April 27th, 2010
11:32 am
Maureen- This school is not public in the sense that they accept whoever comes through the door. Involved parents seek this school out. The parents of troubled students would not bother.
April 27th, 2010
12:13 pm
Maureen, this is not a true public school. To suggest otherwise is to be disingenuous.
April 27th, 2010
12:25 pm
maureen, thank you for setting dbow straight!
April 27th, 2010
12:41 pm
"Non selective enrollment" is really a sophistry! If you have to find out about the school (by reading,which not everyone can do), apply for an application via phone or mail (exclusion), apply (you have to be able to read and write), and then wait, Buddy, you HAVE de-selected 2/3 of the general population, much less the high risk population! Not to mention if you have to provide other things, like transportation or food (don't know if you get those provided).
I am certain what these folks are doing is good and important work, but please call it what it is!
April 27th, 2010
12:42 pm
I am 2 for 2 with the filter today!
April 27th, 2010
1:34 pm
Everyone, the prof is a nancy boy, he has been exposed as being sweet.
April 27th, 2010
1:39 pm
Urban Prep is a charter school with an intense academic focus and well-know expectations. A comparable school in Georgia is Gwinnett School of Math, Science, and Technology. Here's the difference between GSMST and other Gwinnett public schools:
GCPS has 1.7% ESOL and almost 5.5% of students in QBE disability categories I through V.
GSMST has no students in any of these categories.
A little over 6% of GCPS students qualify for gifted funding.
Half the GSMST student body is gifted.
Urban Prep and GSMST can be compared to each other, but neither should be compared to surrounding public schools because the students they attract are highly motivated and nothing close to typical.
April 27th, 2010
1:43 pm
Catlady, are you really saying that 2/3 of the population can't read or write?
April 27th, 2010
1:47 pm
As an black person, I can tell you for a fact YOU are incorrect. The minute these students and their families cared enough about their education and their future to seek out this school, they became exceptions. This is where life experience and exposure factors in; you gotta really know hoods like this to understand. I saw this school profiled a few weeks ago and applauded them then. But let's get real…small school, black males being role models for younger brethren, discipline and structure all set the bar for success.
It may be a public school in names and affiliation, but the format is more like that of a prep school.
April 27th, 2010
2:13 pm
? Catladay: No, read more carefully. I combined factors (like what our gov did with his survey, but I did not extrapolate from there.)
April 27th, 2010
2:16 pm
Meh, Proud Black Man is just some idoit who wants to throw out the race card and ruin every topic. Just ignore him and he'll go away.
April 27th, 2010
2:39 pm
I think what I was getting at was that, in that neighborhood (as described) there would be a high proportion of functional or real illiterates. Add to that the other roadblocks, and you would be excluding, off the bat, about 2/3 of the potential students.
April 27th, 2010
2:41 pm
My cousin has been trying to get her child into a charter school which is also by lottery. I think what most people don't understand about the success of these schools, is that the parents care about their children's education. The sad fact is that many parents don't find a good education valuable. When I was in high school, I had to do my homework in home room because my step father didn't allow reading in the house. When you were at home that was supposed to be family time (which meant watching tv).
April 27th, 2010
2:41 pm
Nobody has set me straight because this is not a true public school no matter how you slice it. No public school is going to have 95%-100% parenatal buy in the same way a charter of this kind will. It's like comparing two doctors, one who graduated from Harvard and one from a South American doctor factory. Technically they're both doctors, but one has the advantage of probably not killing you. Maureen and all the others of her ilk, stop trying to push your agenda on the unsuspecting public because most of us on this blog see through it.
April 27th, 2010
2:50 pm
This is simple. The boys are there by choice. They choose to be a part of that program. Their parents choose to make sure they go there.
These boys succeed because they choose to, because the parents choose to help make it happen.
If you want student achievement, setting high standards is just part of it. The other part is getting the students and parents to choose to meet those standards.
I would ask one other question: what has happened to the high schools this charter school draws from since its inception? Have their scores gone up?
April 27th, 2010
3:11 pm
tanya, is it that the students and parents didn't care enough about their education or that there wasn't a previously established school setting that could get the job done?
April 27th, 2010
3:59 pm
I truly believe that if a school was built next to my elementary school, called a charter school, and you had to apply to get into it, those students (who would be pulled from the school zone my school pulls from) would have much higher grades and test scores, BEFORE EVER SETTING FOOT IN THE SCHOOL. And after they did, due to the "prestige effect" they would see themselves as even better and stronger, no matter what educational programming was done.
The reason for the first is because of parental motivation. Motivated parents would choose the perceived best school, and their kids would do well. The second effect has been well documented. You call something new and improved or say it will work for your problem, and you will see positive results, even if it is a placebo.
I am not saying this school is not doing good work, but it already excludes many of the most dire cases, just by the application process (too many down and out folks figure "why even try" or they are simply unable to complete the process). In addition to that, you have the two effects noted above.
This isn't rocket science.


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Wildwood, N.J., wants you to hike your droopy pants
The shore town aims to cultivate a family-friendly image by banning folks from walking the boardwalk 'with their butts hanging out.'
The Jersey shore town is expected to approve a ban at a City Council meeting later Wednesday on what The Associated Press described as "overly saggy jeans that show underwear or skin when worn on the boardwalk." Offenders would be hit with fines ranging from $25 to $200, depending on the severity of the offense. The city also wants people to wear shirts and shoes when walking on the boardwalk.
Mayor Ernie Troiano told the Philadelphia Inquirer that the town is striking a blow for decency and noted that officials are "tired of looking at people walking around with their butts hanging out." He didn't respond to an email from MSN Money.
Wildwood has plenty at stake in diving into this cultural phenomenon.
Tourism is big business at the Jersey shore. About 59 million people visit the region annually, spending about $19 billion every year. The area is especially eager to get the word out that it's open for business in the wake of the devastation wrought last year by Superstorm Sandy.
Critics, however, are mocking the baggy-pants crackdown, which could be unconstitutional, saying it's a clumsy attempt by Wildwood to shed its reputation as a raucous party town whose year-round population of 5,400 swells to more than 150,000 in summer.
"If Wildwood wants to 'maintain a family-friendly image,' their better bet is to stop letting houses rent to packs of 18-year-olds and their much younger friends on senior and prom week trips," Jen Miller wrote on Phillymag.com.
Indeed, a well-intentioned ordinance would be difficult to enforce. Some experts have raised concerns that it could lead to racial profiling. It seems likely that the job of fashion police would fall to the city's Class II Special Law Enforcement officers, who are employed in summer to help keep order. That presents its own problems.
"Most Special law Enforcement Officers are college students, usually but not always criminal justice majors," according to the Wildwood Police Department's website. "Working with our department provides valuable experience to the individual as well as allows the officer to receive credits towards their degree as well as supplementing our ranks."
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I once resolved this issue of saggy baggy pants on a Student. I told him that if he came into my class one more time with his butt and Jockey's Sticking out again I would pull the pants down.
The next day he came into class again with that loverly butt and jockeys band sticking out above his pants which were almost down his butt------while he was talking with peers I simply walked up behind him and literally didn't have to tug just touch those jeans and they went down. He ran out of the class thoroughly embarrassed but apologized to me later that day!
The next day outside my classes door I saw him tie a rope through the pant's lopes and He Came in looking like a young man over that of a wanna be Hoodlum. He learned to respect self and others simply from that act! Couple days later no one in the school had to view those jockeys anymore, as he learned self respect too!
Racial profiling? really?? are we reaching here? Fashion profiling maybe, ageism might be more like it.
The only ones who might be in fear of this law would be young men who haven't a clue as to the meaning of drooping pants. If they did I do believe this would stop. As far a racial profiling I have unfortunately seen all color of ****'s since the new style has come about, all brands and styles of underwear too!. I give a big Kudos's to Jersey stepping up and saying no more! Wish more people would do the same.
I am the mother of two young men and trust me if their pants started sagging they knew it, because I came right behind them and pulled them up rather rapidly. Belts became their new best friend after a couple times of that. And the belts where around their waist not their buttocks.
What kind of society have we become when decency is unconstitutional? Our For Fathers have got to be rolling over in their graves right about now!
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On the Fortune website, there's an article entitled 'Why you should cool it with the corporate jargon'. They list three pretty reasonable reasons as to why and how corporate jargon gets in the way of real communication.
I'd add one more reason: if your team is not the same age as you, didn't grow up where you did or now live where you do, they may well have no idea what the jargon and casual language mean. As a Brit, who speaks to Americans a lot, I've discovered there are words and phrases I use that mean the complete opposite in American. Equally, there's words Mark uses which I take as an insult - even though it's absolutely not what he means. Multi-national teams mean you have to work harder at communication.
The last paragraph of the article describes a trait which is really important and one I always looked for interviews - the ability to describe your technical area in layman's terms for others. I once interviewed for a role in submarine sonar development. After 5 interviewees, all who ignored me and who made no effort to explain the technology in terms I could understand, the person who got the job was the one who described what his software did in terms of supermarket shopping. Technical ability is nothing, if you can't help people understand what you're doing.


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Most fashionable. Most European. Most cultural. Melburnians are not shy about spruiking their city's central business district. That's not to say the boasts aren't backed by evidence: since Victoria's economic slump in the late 1980s, the CBD has evolved into a buzzy cross-section of some of the best cuisine, couture and culture Australia has to offer. The well-planned district operates on a neat grid of wide, tree-lined boulevards. But look closer to discover the extensive network of historic arcades and narrow laneways that lend the CBD so much of its vibrant, fashionable and individual character. Highlights? Sunday morning yum cha in Little Bourke Street's frenetic Chinatown; discovering Australia's edgiest local designers in Flinders Lane and Little Collins Street; and seeking out the myriad laneway bars for whom flash and splash are anathema.
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The West Virginia Supreme Court has decided a Mingo County deputy sheriff will serve in his original position until the Civil Service Commission determines whether his resignation was accepted before it was rescinded.
According to court documents, Max Jeremy Mounts resigned as deputy sheriff in November 2010. However, the next day, he visited Mingo County Sheriff Lonnie Hannah's house, withdrawing that resignation.
Court documents say Hannah told him to come in Monday to talk more about his decision, but Mounts said when he did, Hannah told him he already had accepted the resignation.
Mounts filed a motion for reinstatement before the Civil Service Commission, but the commission found the resignation became effective the day he resigned.
The commission did not reinstate Mounts but said his name would be placed at the top of the roster for those applying for the position.
However, the circuit court found the record was unclear whether his resignation was accepted before it was rescinded. The circuit court said there were only two options available to the commission – to reinstate or not to reinstate Mounts.
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Redskins hopeful they revert to past success
ASHBURN -- They could all make a comeback, each returning to past glory after a couple down seasons. Or they could each do what they've done recently, continuing a career fade and leaving the Redskins in the same spot they were at season's end. In need of safeties.
For now, though, the Redskins -- and the safeties they signed -- can dream. So Brandon Meriweather could find a home after two teams in the past year felt he wasn't good enough. And Madieu Williams could become a viable player once more after little playing time a year ago. And Tanard Jackson could return to his status once upon a time as a young safety to watch after getting hurt in 2011.
"The safety spot is now very competitive," Jackson said.
That's the optimistic view. The skeptical side has another word to describe the safety position: Unstable.
But that depends on none of the three newcomers helping out. It could be that one or two of them come through, and if that's the case then the Redskins would benefit. They also have Reed Doughty and DeJon Gomes as backups and drafted Jordan Bernstine in the seventh round.
If all goes well, then Meriweather -- a two-time Pro Bowler on his third team in a year -- will start at strong safety. Williams and Jackson both are considered more free safeties, though the Redskins want their safeties to be comfortable playing deep or near the line.
Meriweather is an intriguing talent because he last made a Pro Bowl in 2010. Numerous league sources, though, cautioned against expecting too much from him. He's considered talented, but these sources each said they did not like his instincts. That led to him getting burned more in Chicago's two-deep system, but even the Patriots, who cut him last summer, tired of his style.
"He fits our system a lot better than he did in Chicago," Redskins coach Mike Shanahan said, "and I can see that on the practice field."
Doughty said, "Brandon they brought in to start. He's extremely talented. He has a knack for the ball. If we make sure we communicate and don't give up anything, he can be special."
Williams, though, has stood out during the offseason workouts. Shanahan long has said it's tough to analyze safeties until the games start. But Williams consistently breaks up passes in practice.
"He's extremely, extremely bright," Shanahan said. "You can tell he's a student of the game. He can anticipate routes before most veterans can see them."
Williams said starting only three games with San Francisco in 2011 and seeing minimal time in most games did help him grow as a player.
"There's a lot you can take away from the situation," Williams said, "like how passionate I am about the game and how much I missed not being out there. Even though I wasn't out there, I made a conscious effort to make sure I was mentally engaged."
Jackson is coming off two tough seasons with only 12 starts combined. He's coming off shoulder surgery in January (he was cleared to resume workouts last week) and also missed a combined 56 weeks because of drug suspensions.
"Being accountable, being responsible for your actions," Jackson said he learned of his time in Tampa Bay. "I dealt with things in the past, and I like to put it behind me. I'm starting a new regime."


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The North American F-86 Sabre was first flown on 01 October 1947 and the aircraft quickly proved to be a highly successful design. In 1949, with the formation of NATO the Canadian government made the decision to re-equip the RCAF's front-line fighter squadrons with modern aircraft and the F-86 Sabre was type selected. Consequently, an agreement was reached between North American and Canadair Limited of Montreal to manufacture 100 F-86As in Canada.
After the first prototype, designated CL-13 Sabre Mk I, Canadair immediately began production in earnest with an improved Mk II model. The Mark II was essentially an F-86E with an "all flying " tailplane to provide better flying characteristics as well as a flat windscreen. The next major production model was the Mark IV which originally was to have been powered by an Orenda designed engine but to retain commonality with the F-86E, it also carried the J47-GE-13. Various design improvements were incorporated throughout the aircraft. 438 Mk IV Sabres rolled off the assembly lines.
The Mark V Sabre was the first production model with a Canadian engine utilizing the Orenda 10 version rated at 6,355 lbs thrust. The bigger Orenda engine necessitated a larger diameter opening in fuselage frames and stronger engine mounts. An important structural modification was the introduction of a fixed leading edge to replace the automatic slats on earlier versions. This change was designed to enhance the high altitude performance of the aircraft. Small wing fences were also introduced at the 70% span position. These modifications were successful but also resulted in a corresponding decrease in low speed handling characteristics. After the construction of 370 Mk V aircraft, Canadair moved on to the final (and best) version, the Mark VI. This version carried the two stage Orenda 14 engine with a 7,275 lb thrust rating. The wing leading slats were re-introduced while retaining portions of the Mk V wing configuration.
The Mk VI therefore acquired superb combat maneuvering. With this combination of engine and aerodynamics, the Mark VI was widely regarded as the best "dog-fighter" of its era. The RCAF's Golden Hawks team flew Mk V aircraft initially but were soon equipped with the excellent Mk VI aircraft.
The Golden Hawks
The Golden Hawks were a Canadian military aerobatic flying team established in 1959 to celebrate the 35th anniversary or the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) and the "Golden" 50th anniversary of Canadian flight.
Initially a six-plane team was envisioned as performing for only one year with the Canadair Sabre 5, but the Golden Hawks were so popular after their 1959 show season that the team was re-established for 1960, again under team leader S/L Fern Villeneuve. They continued performing for three more seasons until they were disbanded, ostensibly for financial reasons, on February 7, 1964, having flown a total of 317 shows across North America.
Not only did the team perform standard loops and rolls in very tight formation, they also introduced their own trademark maneuvers. One of the Golden Hawks' signature stunts was a low-level flypast by one of the solos with his canopy open, waving at the spectators. The Golden Hawks pioneered the bomb burst maneuver and a two-aircraft head-on coordinated solo program which virtually every military team since has adopted in various ways. The legacy of the Golden Hawks lives on with the Canadian Forces Snowbirds and the Hawk One demonstration team estabished at Vintage Wings of Canada in 2009 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of powered flight in Canada.
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Romney vs. Obama: Where their money goes
Here's a look at President Obama's and Mitt Romney's homes, cars and clothes closets.
This post comes from Renee Morad at partner site Money Talks News.
As the presidential race heats up, Americans are trying to assess the spending priorities of President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney on everything from Social Security to health care.
We're tuning in to speeches, debates and news articles to understand the presidential candidates' values. But as we consider what these men will do with taxpayers' money, perhaps we can learn something from how they spend their own.
Romney's net worth is estimated at $250 million; Obama's is about $11 million. Here are some details about their big purchases over the years.
Mitt and Ann Romney own a 3,009-square-foot Mediterranean-style beachfront property in La Jolla, Calif. Romney purchased the home for $12 million in 2008. The house, built in 1936, has three bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms and a deck with a lap pool and spa. But it may not be there for long. In 2011, he filed an application with La Jolla officials to bulldoze the single-story home and replace it with a larger, two-story home.
The Romneys purchased a 13-acre property on the shore of Lake Winnipesaukee in Wolfeboro, N.H., for $2.5 million to $3 million in 1997. The main house is 5,400 square feet, and there's also a boathouse (valued at $630,000) and a horse stable with guest houses above it. The assessed value of the estate was $8 million in July.
In addition to his California and New Hampshire homes, Romney bought a 2,100-square-foot, two-bedroom townhouse in the Woodlands at Belmont Hill, in Massachusetts, for $895,000 in June 2010. In the past, Romney owned a larger estate in Belmont, Mass., which he sold for $3.5 million in 2009, and a ski home in Park City, Utah, which he sold for about $5.25 million in 2009.
Obama and first lady Michelle own a 6,199-square-foot brick home in Chicago. They purchased the property, built in 1917, for $1.65 million in 2005.
That's the only home the Obamas own. However, the New York City apartment he rented while a student at Columbia University in the 1980s was recently on the rental market, according to Zillow -- with a price tag of $2,400 a month for two bedrooms and one bath.
Back in February, Romney discussed his family's collection of cars during a speech in Detroit.
"I love this country. I actually love this state. It just feels good, being back in Michigan," Romney said. "I like the fact that most of the cars I see are Detroit-made automobiles. I drive a Mustang and a Chevy pickup truck. Ann drives a couple of Cadillacs, actually. And I used to have a Dodge truck, so I used to have all three (major automakers) covered."
According to CBS News, Romney's campaign quickly issued a clarification explaining that Ann's cars are 2007 and 2010 Cadillac SRX models, and that one of them is at the family's house in California, while the other is at their Massachusetts residence.
To accommodate his car collection, there have been rumors that Romney plans to build a "car elevator" for his four-car garage during his California home renovations.
Obama leased a fully loaded 2005 Chrysler 300C when he was a U.S. senator. He ditched the Chrysler in the summer of 2007 when he launched his presidential campaign and decided to lease a more fuel-efficient 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid.
According to used-car authority Kelley Blue Book, Obama's former Chrysler 300C is valued at $19,142. In early 2009 when Obama took office as president, veteran eBay car seller Lisa Czibor, who lives near Chicago, tried to sell the car for $1 million -- with the help of a posted photo of the car's title in Obama's name.
As for the Ford Escape, it was returned to the Illinois dealership in 2010. The vehicle was put up for auction, but no further details were released.
Mitt Romney's longstanding reputation for wearing tailored suits and ties traces back to his early days at Bain Capital. Back in 2007, when Time magazine put Romney on its cover, the headline read, "Sure, he looks like a president."
More recently, however, Romney has been opting for Kirkland-brand dress shirts that cost $18 at Costco, prompting speculation that he's trying to better relate to everyday Americans on the campaign trail.
Ann Romney claims she's an avid Costco shopper as well, but has also been seen sporting pricey attire: Her $990 Krakoff T-shirt drew criticism this spring after her appearance on CBS' "This Morning."
In August, a knee-length Oscar de la Renta dress Ann wore during a speech at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., also created buzz. The Financial Times' fashion editor said the dress cost somewhere between $2,090 and $2,490.
Obama has made appearances in suits that cost an estimated $1,500. But that's nothing compared with Michelle Obama's occasional splurges. She wore a $6,800 jacket from designer J. Mendel to a reception at Buckingham Palace for the opening of the London Olympics, for example.
During less lavish soirees, Michelle is often dressed in a more subtle fashion, such as a dress by Tracy Reese paired with pumps from J. Crew. The dress has not yet been produced, but similar versions cost $395 to $450.
It's worth adding that Michelle's fashion often comes without a price: She sometimes receives wardrobe items from top designers like Jason Wu for free, months before the fashion lines hit stores. Oh, the luxuries of being first lady.
More on Money Talks News and MSN Money:
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- The truth about jobs -- why both sides are wrong
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The other other guy made money off politics....he never did anything in life that would merit him having the money to buy million dollar homes, he just ran for office and wrote a fictional biography with "composite characters" lol, and the media hype was enough to make him a millionaire.
America needs a lot more of the first kind.
So, Romney bought his homes on his own dime, and during a Strong Economy.
Obummer on the other hand bought his Hawaii home while the Economy was in the dumper, and while we were paying for it. Hmmm.... Seems like Obama's Economy is much better than the Average Guy's, but I guess when you steal it from the average guy, it's bound to be.
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August 5, 2014
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September 22, 2014
Beginning September 16, 2014, drivers must give people riding bikes at least 3 feet of clearance when passing in the same direction.
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September 11, 2014
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"Haunted Tours" Offer Spirited Look into Fullerton
September 9, 2014
A hauntingly good time is in the offing when the Fullerton Museum Center's popular "Haunted Fullerton Walking Tours" return for their 14th season in September.
Tours will be given Wednesday and Thursday evenings Sept. 17 through Nov. 6, with a special Halloween tour planned Oct. 31. Due to popularity, the tours book up fast, and persons interested in participating are strongly advised to get their registrations in early.
Fullerton Opens Spray Pools to Combat Heat
September 9, 2014
Fullerton, Ca – In response to heat wave hitting the southland, the City of Fullerton will open the ever-popular Spray Pools at Lemon, Adlena, and Valencia Parks from Saturday, September 13 through Wednesday, September 17 from 12 noon to 5:00 p.m.
Local Author and Restaurateur Michael S. Oates Featured at Fullerton Library Foundation's Author Luncheon
August 12, 2014
Local author and restaurateur, Michael S. Oates will be the featured speaker at the Fullerton Library Foundation's Author Luncheon on Saturday, August 23 at the Alta Vista County Club at 777 Alta Vista Street in Placentia. From 11:30 am to 1:30 p.m. guests will dine and hear from Oates who operates one of the most popular restaurant in Fullerton and has been recognized for his achievements in the industry by California State Senator Mimi Walters and U.S. Congressman Ed Royce.
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August 5, 2014
Update on August 4th car-to-car shooting at approximately 4:30 pm
"Dog Days of Summer" Talent Show
August 4, 2014
If your pooch kisses like there's no tomorrow, eats like he has just gotten off a diet, or bears a striking resemblance to you, the Fullerton Museum Center would like to have a talk with you.
Dogs of all shapes, sizes and talents are being sought for the museum's annual "Dog Days of Summer" talent show and competition set for Thursday, August 7 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Orangethorpe Avenue Re-Construction Project
August 4, 2014
Another major road construction project will soon be underway to upgrade and improve the city's roads and streets.
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Two New Exhibits at the Fullerton Museum Center
July 29, 2014
The Fullerton Museum Center will be opening two new exhibits entitled, Ferry Cross the Mersey: The British Invasion and Six Strings as Canvas: Art Guitars from the Fender Custom Shop, on Saturday, August 16, 2014 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. This exhibit will be open to the public through November 9, 2014. The opening reception will be include refreshments from The Olde Ship British Pub and Restaurant, live entertainment including a performance by guitarist, Rusty Anderson, a curator's talk and more.
Fullerton Senior Club to host 'Aloha Summer Social' Happy Hour
July 28, 2014
The Fullerton Senior Club will raise a glass to summer when it hosts a "Aloha Summer Social" happy hour on Thursday, July 31. The festivities will take place from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Fullerton Community Center located at 340 W. Commonwealth Ave., two blocks west of Harbor Boulevard, in Amerige Park.
Fullerton Community Center Offers Money Management Class
July 28, 2014
Managing your money to make sure it lasts can be a daunting and often confusing task. Thanks to the Fullerton Community Center, help is on the horizon thanks to "It's Your Money," a free eight-week money management course starting Thursday, September 11.
Summer Spray Pool Updates
July 28, 2014
The pop jet fountain at the Downtown Plaza has been closed down, indefinitely, due to mechanical problems. For an alternate water experience please visit Adlena Park at 300 N. Adlena and Valencia Park at 2425 W. Valencia Ave.
Capital Improvement Projects now Online
July 25, 2014
The City of Fullerton has published a website that will provide updates on the capital improvements projects in the city as part of the additional $10 million approved in the 2014-15 fiscal budget.
Find out which streets are under construction in Fullerton and how the city continues to make road and water repairs and upgrades a priority throughout the year. Visit:
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Fullerton's "Concert in the Park" Series with the cool sounds of "Kulayd"
July 24, 2014
Lovers of vocal harmony will be in for a treat as "Kulayd" performs at the Fullerton Parks and Recreation Department's popular outdoor summer concert series Wednesday, July 30.
Fullerton's "Concert in the Park" Series with the smooth sounds of "James Intveld"
July 23, 2014
The smooth sounds of John Intveld as he performs at the Fullerton Parks and Recreation Department's popular outdoor summer concert series Wednesday, August 6.
"Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption," Chosen as the October 2014 Fullerton Reads Selection
July 21, 2014
The Fullerton Library Director, Maureen Gebelein, announced that the book Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand – a #1 New York Times Bestseller and named by Time Magazine as the best nonfiction book of the year - is the Fullerton Reads selection for October of 2014.
Fullerton Museum Seeking Board of Trustees
July 11, 2014
Applications are being sought from citizens interested in being part of the Board of Trustees of the Fullerton Museum Center. Because the Board of Trustees is responsible for raising funds to help finance exhibitions at the award-winning Fullerton Museum Center, applicants with strong financial backgrounds are desired.
City of Fullerton Encourages Water Conservation
July 10, 2014
City officials encourage citizens and businesses to conserve water during one of the driest years in the history of the State. At the June 17, 2014 City Council meeting, the Council approved Resolution 2014-48 establishing a water supply shortage conservation plan – Phase One.
Orange County Guitar Orchestra featured at Fullerton Library
July 7, 2014
The Fullerton Library will host the Orange County Guitar Orchestra on Monday August 18th, 7 p.m. in Osborne Auditorium. This unique performance will include wide range of traditional and modern music featuring 20 master classical guitarists.
The orchestra is conducted by famous renowned guitar teacher and performer David Grimes. All members hold a Bachelor's degree and/or Master's degree in classical guitar performance. The ensemble specializes in performing exciting and colorful works composed or arranged for multiple guitars and is suitable for all audiences, especially those who embrace the fine arts.
City of Fullerton and City Manager Received Innovation Awards
July 7, 2014
The city of Fullerton, along with their City Manager, Joe Felz, were honored at the third annual Golden Hub of Innovation Awards hosted by the Association of California Cities, Orange County (ACC-OC) on June 26. The event recognized innovation in local government. Councilwoman Jennifer Fitzgerald along with City of Fullerton staff attended the ceremony at the Discovery Science Center in Santa Ana.
Berkeley Avenue Street Project
July 6, 2014
A major road construction project will soon be underway to upgrade the city's water main system and streets as part of a concerted effort to improve the city's infrastructure.
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July 6, 2014
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The Yorba Linda Blvd Project will begin approximately July 28, 2014 on much-needed improvements to Yorba Linda Blvd, from Placentia Ave to Bradford Ave.
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July 3, 2014
As the nation welcomes the celebration of Independence Day tomorrow, the city of Fullerton encourages its residents and visitors to exercise firework safety for themselves and those around them during the holiday.
Union Pacific Park Renovation Community Meeting
June 17, 2014
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Fullerton City Hall Closed On July 4
June 17, 2014
Fullerton City Hall will be closed Friday, July 4, in recognition of the Independence Day holiday. It will reopen at 7:00 a.m. Monday, July 8.
July 4th Tradition Continues in Fullerton
June 12, 2014
The July 4th tradition continues in the City of Fullerton as they prepare for its annual Independence Day celebration with its 25th Annual Community Fireworks Show and Festival.
Melancholy Meganerie Poster For Sale
May 27, 2014
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- Wedge: That's his nature, though––he's chaos incarnate. Han Solo, you have to love him...
- Leia: Or freeze him in carbonite, I know.
"Many people, when they become sick, retreat to their childhood and being helpless. They abandon who they have become and their place in the web that is the Force, then the disease severs those final connections and they die.
As long as I'm fighting, I'm not dying."
—Mara Jade
- C-3PO: [mimicking voice] Oh, do be careful, Lady Vader.
- Leia: You call me that again and I'll send you into an oil bath with an open flame.
- Leonia Tavira: [through comm speakers] You! You were the Jedi at Courkrus!
- Corran Horn: At your service. I'd like to introduce Luke Skywalker, Jedi Master, and Mirax Terrik and... but, wait, we're on our way to see you. Introductions are so much nicer in person.
- Leonia Tavira: How dare you!
- Corran Horn: Oh, I dare. New Republic will be here in no time. The days of the Invidious are over.
- Leonia Tavira: Never!
- Corran Horn: [laughs] By the way, the month's not up, but the answer is no.
- Leonia Tavira: Arrgghhh! When I get my hands on you...
- Mirax Terrik: In your dreams, deary. [shoots comm unit] Empire's been dead for years, and still she relies on those limping Imperial threats. 'When I get my hands on you!' Get with the times, woman..."
- Luke Skywalker: I like your Mirax a whole bunch, Corran. [smiling] And you're right, she and Mara should never meet.
- Corran Horn: Hey, is that just a leaning shovel, or can it dig too?
- Rostek Horn: It can dig. Do you want to use it? Is yours worn out?
At least you had some sort of choice, Danni. With my parents I could be a smuggler who saved the galaxy or a diplomat who saved the galaxy.
Jaina Solo (via senthwesk)
- Thrackan Sal-Solo: My allegiance is to the Corellian system alone. And you'd be smart to curb that lightsaber tongue of yours, Princess Leia. An insult to the man is an insult to the office.
- Leia Solo: Really? In this case, I should think it is the man himself who is the insult.
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