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September 20, 2014
Beating the Broncos, Texans running backs and how the Steelers should take on the Panthers
Texans RBs are gettting a lot more carries and a rematch of last year's Super Bowl highlight this week's Numerology.
September 20, 2014
Keys: Florida State vs. Clemson
By John Harris
Can a Winston-less Florida State pull an upset over season-spoilers Clemson?
September 15, 2014
TWTW: South Carolina makes a crucial stand, Texas gets Bruined and what Kenny Hill needs to do to be better
By John Harris
In his weekly recap, John Harris digs deep into the college football weekend, including special thoughts on Mariota, what's going on...
September 11, 2014
Keys: Georgia at South Carolina
By John Harris
South Carolina has had Georgia's number in past years, but this year, the Gamecocks are facing the challenge of being a home underdog...
September 11, 2014
Steelers and Ravens renew their rivalry this week in Numerology
The Falcons and Bengals both enjoyed division victories last week, but Atlanta's offense looks to be more powerful than a Cincy...
September 10, 2014
The NFL is Changing
Historically, NFL teams have been slow to make fundamental changes to the way the game is played; however, changes are happening at warp...
September 10, 2014
TWTW: The Big 10's Rough Weekend
By John Harris
Nebraska. Michigan. Ohio State. Michigan State. The flagship universities of the Big 10 didn't show up for their games this past...
September 4, 2014
Keys: Michigan State at Oregon
By John Harris
Starting a Heisman campaign off right with a win, Marcus Mariota came back to settle a score with, seemingly, no one but himself. He feels...
September 3, 2014
Seattle's OL, Chip Kelly and the Bills backfield all take the hot seat in this week's Numerology
In the first edition of Jake Langenkamp's NFL Numerology, he dives into the imbalance on the Seattle OL, the effectiveness of Chip...
August 31, 2014
TWTW: Melvin Gordon, LSU avoids a horrible start and Kenny Hill goes off
By John Harris
Each week, John Harris wraps up the weekend in college football. This week, it's a whole lot of Melvin Gordon, and a mild 511 yards...
August 30, 2014
Keys to the Game: LSU vs. Wisconsin
By John Harris
The Badgers are rolling into Houston to take in what should be an LSU-heavy crowd. How do the two programs stack up?
August 30, 2014
Keys to the Game: Clemson vs. Georgia
By John Harris
As Clemson and Georgia square off in a high profile first weekend matchup, can Georgia's new quarterback and defensive line hold up?
August 28, 2014
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August 28, 2014
The Complete 2014 National College Football Preview from TSV
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One of the best posts of the year, John Harris runs through any and all final notes he has on the upcoming 2014 season, including his...
August 28, 2014
Keys to the Game: Texas A&M at South Carolina
By John Harris
Despite each tem losing two of the biggest names in college football (Johnny Football and Jadeveon Clowney), how well do the teams stand up...
August 28, 2014
The Complete 2014 Pac 12 Preview
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It's a new world where Washington vs. Washington State may make a difference at the end of the year. Future NFL star Brett Hundley is...
August 27, 2014
The Complete 2014 Big 12 Preview
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Can Baylor prove themselves worthy of a championship? How much of an impact will Charlie Strong have as the new Texas HC? Or will Oklahoma...
August 26, 2014
The Complete 2014 SEC Preview
By John Harris
The Sideline View's John Harris maps out the SEC East and West before it even happens. See who will capture the crown in each division...
August 21, 2014
Fantasy Stock Report: Risers include Justin Hunter, but watch your back on guys like Shane Vereen
TSV takes a look at whose fantasy stock is soaring and falling.
August 20, 2014
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Clark Magazine Issue No. 34 featuring Mike Giant
Mike Giant's artwork graces the latest cover of French street culture mag, Clark Magazine. This 34th issue will come in a black or red version with insightful content featuring the likes of Henry Rollins, Tommy Guerrero, Rohff and Kanye West and should be hitting newsstands very soon. Also look out for a newly revamped Clark Magazine website in the coming weeks.
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Seedorf on NY Times
Clarence Seedorf
a Professional player, Businessman and now he's a journalist!
he plays for *the best team in the world* milan, last year he took over a small club in Italy and now he writes for ny times. this guy has interesting stuff going on.
here is the link for Seedorf's NY Times Article
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Careers with a Bartlett School of Construction and Project Management Degree
There is a well-established record of student employment for the Bartlett School of Construction and Project Management degree programmes, which include accreditation and links with the Professional Bodies associated with Careers in the Built Environment. Skills from the study programmes are also welcomed in other sectors, and transfer well to many management roles involving project management in fields such as Property & Facilities, Local Government, Logistics, Transport, and Financial Services. You will find that the Faculty and Departmental web pages also carry detailed careers information and links.


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Wonderfully flaky and tender crust! Because of the sugar, it could almost stand alone as a shortbread cookie instead of a pie crust. Will be using for coconut cream pie and buttered-rum cream pie soon.
Photo: ddsc12
This recipe makes a 9- or 10-inch crust that's much tastier than commercial pie dough.
This recipe goes with Buttered Rum-Raisin Cream Pie, Chocolate Silk Pie, Coconut Cream Pie, Mango-Lime Icebox Pie
Yield: 1 piecrust (serving size: 10 servings)
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 113
- Calories from fat: 48%
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated fat: 2.7g
- Monounsaturated fat: 2.1g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8g
- Protein: 1.8g
- Carbohydrate: 13g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 9mg
- Iron: 0.8mg
- Sodium: 65mg
- Calcium: 1mg
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
- 4 tablespoons ice water
- Cooking spray
- Preheat oven to 400°.
- Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl; cut in butter and vegetable shortening with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse meal. Sprinkle surface with ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time; toss with a fork until moist and crumbly (do not form a ball).
- Press mixture gently into a 4-inch circle on plastic wrap; cover. Chill for 15 minutes. Slightly overlap 2 sheets of plastic wrap on a slightly damp surface. Unwrap and place chilled dough on plastic wrap. Cover dough with 2 additional sheets of overlapping plastic wrap. Roll dough, still covered, into a 13-inch circle. Place dough in freezer 5 minutes or until plastic wrap can be easily removed.
- Remove top sheets of plastic wrap; fit dough, plastic wrap side up, into a deep-dish pie plate coated with cooking spray. Remove remaining plastic wrap. Fold edges under; flute. Pierce bottom and sides of dough with a fork; bake at 400° for 15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
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The 26th anniversary season of the Bristol Renaissance Faire in Bristol, Wis., is coming to a close this weekend.
The faire, which also attracts a good amount of visitors from Indiana, Illinois, Michigan and other Midwestern states, features an assortment of attractions with a merry old England theme including music, dance, comedy, various vendors, food, 16th Century arts, games and more.
Closing date for the festival is Labor Day, Sept. 2. Among vendors at the faire again this season are Northwest Indiana artisan companies Creations in Glass out of LaPorte and the Hall of Family Names from Crown Point.
Fest fans traveling down the main thoroughfare of Bristol's faire grounds have the opportunity to see professional glass blower Al Gardner of Creations in Glass demonstrate his craft throughout the day and shop the kiosk which features assorted glass sculptures, trinkets and other items.
Down the way and across from Creations in Glass, the Hall of Family Names features information about the history of surnames and a family's coat of arms. The history of the surname is researched, printed and framed through the business.
Among the entertainment featured at the faire are jousters Steve Cowan and Matthew Mansour; hammered dulcimer performer Glenn Morgan; singing sisters Iris and Rose, fire whip artist Adam Crack, the Sturdy Beggars Mud Show and more. Entertaining on the musical stage this weekend will be VaNa MaZi, performing their rendition of gypsy jazz.
Bristol's culinary offerings are varied and include everything from giant turkey legs and Cornish pasties to gelato, Teriyaki chicken and assorted coffees. Shehadeh Mediterranean cuisine, appearing for the first time at the faire, offers items such as baba ganoush and falafel.
Visitors interested in taking part in a live-action fantasy-type game can do so once again at the faire by playing RenQuest. The game, which began in 2008, is concluding this year with the theme Chaos Triology. Kids Quests are also featured. Youngsters will also find a variety of rides and fest games throughout the fairgrounds.
Queen Elizabeth makes appearances daily at the fest including starring in a parade and a Knighting Ceremony.
FYI: Hours for Bristol Renaissance Faire are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays and on Labor Day, Sept. 2. The fest is not far from the Illinois border, just west of I-94's Russell Road exit, near Kenosha, Wis. Tickets are $19.95 for adults and $9.50 for children ages 5 to 12. Visit renfair.com or call (847) 395-7773.


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He put is finger in my butt... is that weird?
Guys, do you like sticking your finger in a girl's butt? Last weekend, this guy I know and I were fooling around and he stuck his finger up my butt.. I thought maybe it was an accident but then he turned me over and did it again when he could see better and then started humping me there...I get the impression that he is an ass guy but doesn't that gross you guys out? (even if you do love asses?)
What's Your Opinion?
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I've found that MOST girls love it, or quickly learn to love it, and many ask for more. Obviously, the girl needs to be clean, meaning this is much likelier to happen if she's fresh out of the shower, and less likely if she just got home from work, etc. There needs to be trust too, of course.If a girl doesn't like it, she'll tell you right away, and you stop and move on. Otherwise, she'll either be curious/fascinated, or will be all for it.BTW, I've never asked a girl for anal sex, but have had it with about 80% of the girls I've been with. If you treat them right, and they like anal play, chances are, they'll ask you.
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He might have been priming you, to see if you'd be receptive to anal play.Or he might have had his own prostate stimulated before, and be so utterly clueless about female anatomy that he thinks girls have a similar pleasure spot in their ass.
it doesn't gross me out at all, in fact it's pretty fun to me.
It's a little offputting, sure.The bottom line is whether you liked it. You didn't. So... empathy fail.
actually, I loved it! it turned me on so much... I didn't expect that. I always thought anal was disgusting but seriously that was such a turn and it felt... good.
oh in that case, no it's not weird, it's good stuff
I usually start with my tongue first (as long as she is clean) and then use a finger while I am eating or f***ing her. Again, as long as she is clean, I love that area and almost every girl I have done that to has had an amazing orgasm.
We love girls´ butts, even to smell it and lick it... It´s not gross, it turns us ON"
non nonononoon! your guy likes to eat kaki pudding with his finger not with a spoon, ewwwwwkaki popsicle finger
how old are you lol
i don't understand
lol please explain what you don't understand...
I generally only do that during sex or when I'm going down on a girl. Some people might say they think it's gross, but every girl I've done it to went nuts for it and asked for it again and again if I wasn't already doing it. If everyone's freshly showered/bathed and clean, there's nothing wrong with that part of the body being involved in sexual contact.
How deep did his finger go up your butt?
What Girls Said 6
It's only weird if you think it's weird. If you liked it, and he likes it, then who cares? It's only 'weird' because it's something a lot of people consider taboo, lol. If your sexual relationship is just between the two of you, then who cares what you guys like in bed? It's no one else's business unless you decide to mention it. And even so, it's not your problem that other people don't like it or can't get over the perceived 'weirdness' of it, lol. Enjoy what you enjoy.Personally, I like that. My guy and I dig anal play though, so a finger in the butt is always nice, haha.
it's not because he's an ass guy, it's to see if you would be into anal, depending on your reaction, he can determine their chances of ever getting that... so if you don't like it, make sure you say so.
Did he lick his finger after fingering you?I'm just wondering if he was doing a taste test
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You never go ass-to-own-mouth. Ass-to-her-mouth, I can understand.A2M FTW (That'd make a good vanity licence plate in the UK)
And in certain parts of the USA, Belgie
Some guys like to do it, some don't. Some like it to be done to them, some don't.My boyfriend kind of confuses me because we've talked about it and both of us agreed that we didn't want it to be done to us. I'd rather not do it to him so that's great with me. But despite the fact that I also said I didn't want him to do it to me, I have to constantly tell him not to as he tries to sneak and do it to me. He also loves my butt excessively so I don't know if that has anything to do with it... I guess I'll be interested to see what guys say as well!
my guy does that too, it kinda freaked me out at first, but now that I know what to expect it's a little better. it feels great but the mental aspect of -wtf-he-has-afinger-up-my-ass still usually overrides any physical pleasure I get from it. It wouldn't matter if I showered 20 times a day I wouldn't feel clean enough and worry that he's grossed out. it's not like you can clean the inside of your body!


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Data Updates
Keeping you up to date on the latest data releases.
September 2014
- 01.31.2012
- Employment Cost Index
- Employer costs of compensation for civilian workers rose 0.4 percent (nonannualized) in the fourth quarter, following a 0.3 percent increase in the third quarter. The wages and salary component also increased 0.4 percent, up slightly from the third quarter's 0.3 percent advance. The benefits component, averaging 1.2 percent growth in the first half of the year, continues to slow; increasing 0.6 percent in the fourth quarter. Year-over-year, civilian compensation has now advanced 2.0 percent for two straight quarters and has averaged 1.9 percent since the recession ended. Civilian wages and salaries increased 1.5 percent for the year while benefits continue an upward trajectory, increasing 3.2 percent. Year-over-year, private compensation grew 2.1 percent and has averaged 1.9 percent since the recession ended. Private wages and salaries increased 1.7 percent for the year while benefits grew 3.6 percent in 2011. Looking across private industry groups, manufacturing posted the largest increase, 2.8 percent, while leisure and hospitality increased 1.0 for the year.


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Planning Your Wedding Music
Most people planning a wedding don't realize this, but it's very easy to miss out on the wedding band of your choice. People really take their wedding music seriously. The most popular bands can get booked up even two years in advance. About the first thing that should cross your mind as soon as you get engaged is what do you do about the wedding music.
Now you need to think closely about the kind of celebration your wedding is going to be what kinds of music styles do you like and what does your partner like. What kind of music do you believe your guests will respond to the best?
Some people like music through the entire event, sometimes in the background, and sometimes to the foreground. They want wedding music playing all the time, carrying the whole event through. Others only want the music to come on when it's time for people to shake a leg onf the dance floor. Some people want both.
However it is that you envision your wedding music, you need to act quickly. To start with, you could probably ask you a wedding planner or a sales manager at the venue that you plan to book. You could also ask any other wedding professional a caterer even. All of these people are quite familiar usually with the whole wedding business and they know enough people. You could also check out user reviews and recommendations for the styles that you like.
Now whatever bands get on your list, you can probably check out theirpromotional CDs or brochures or the videos on their website. Of course, nothing can give you an idea for well they perform, as can actual attendance at one of their performances. This will depend on how willing they are to arrange such a thing, and how willing the people at the other wedding are.
A lot of people are very surprised when they book a wedding music band, and then different people show up at the event. It's known to happen all the time, with every kind wedding service. If you're booking with a business that provides wedding music, they can send anyone. If you don't want this, you have to ask to sign a contract, and the contract should contain some kind of guarantee of who exactly will do your wedding.
There are other things you should make sure gets on the contract. How about overtime for instance. If the party goes over what you planned by a little bit, you don't want them packing up and leaving at a moment's notice. Work out how much music they will provide, how they take breaks, whether the the music is supposed to continuous, and so on.


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I want to freeze time right now. My baby is 1 and I don't want him to grow a day older.
I forgot how much I loved this stage. Noah is finding his voice and his legs. He's curious and adventurous, but never wants me out of sight. He's always got a smile for anyone who stops to chat and thinks my version of Five Little Frogs is the best song he's ever heard. He's still a terrible sleeper, but passes out the second his bum is cuddled into my side. Strangers stop us daily to tell us he's adorable and ask where he got his beautiful blue eyes (I always say the mailman).
Each of his firsts are my lasts. Noah is our final baby. I won't watch another child learn to walk or enjoy his first lick of ice cream. The tiny newborn sleepers have been given away. Though I'm excited to move on to the next stage of ours lives, my heart is heavy about the end of the baby phase. This year has been wonderful.
I often say Noah healed me. I had so many wounds from becoming a mother. After suffering from post partum depression with Will, I wondered how I would handle another baby. But this time was so different. This time I enjoyed the little moments and trusted that everything would be alright. I thrived watching Will and Noah become buddies. I felt confident in my choices and trusted my instincts. I cherished every day, if not every moment.
So Noah's birthday is bittersweet. I love seeing the person he is becoming and watching his personality bloom more each day. I just wish time wasn't passing so quickly. Slow down, dear baby (I refuse to say toddler), slow down.


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The 2014 Capital Curling Classic
October 9-13, 2014
RCMP Curling Club, Ottawa, Ontario
Entry forms for The 2014 Capital Curling Classic are now available here.
This year the local men's draw will start on Thursday night which will help the teams that play in the Ottawa CC Cash League Wed nights. The men's out of town draw starts Friday night. The ladies draw starts Friday night and there is a Saturday morning start as well. There are no day games before Saturday in the men's draw.


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Download of the Week: Young Hines "Rainy Day"
One moment he's channeling the loose spirit of Paul McCartney's tuneful early 1970s albums; the next, he's shredding his vocal cords while bashing through riff-stomping rock. Indeed, it's tough to pigeonhole Young Hines…and yes, that's his given name. The Georgia native began playing music as a pre-teen; many years later, a chance encounter with singer-songwriter Brendan Benson through a mutual friend resulted in not only a new musical compatriot, but a deal with Benson's Readymade Records imprint. Benson himself produced Hines' fine new album, Give Me My Change, and we'll hardly be surprised if it turns out to be one of our favorite records of 2012.
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Memories of Dakota
Saying goodby to our beloved friend Dakota was the hardest thing we had to do. He brought so much joy to our lives. Our buddy, our baby boy. It is hard to express how much you meant to us. You gave us so much joy and happiness, there will never be another like you. We were so lucky to have had you watching out for us for over 14 years. There are so many wonderful memories. Thank you Dakota for all the love and joy you gave. Rest in peace our friend. We love you.
4-24-06 My dear Dakota, it's hard to believe it's been over 1 1/2 years that you have been gone. I think of you often my Dakota Joe. I still laugh at the funny antics you did. You were a character- my character and I loved you for it. I hope you're doing well over the Bridge, I love you so, until we meet again.
7-2-06 Hi Dakota, It's almost been 2 years. I know you're doing well and still looking after us. You gave us so much Dakota. You're always in my heart. You were the best 'shortstop!. Always loving and missing you.
6-3-07 My beloved Dakota, I think of you always. Hard to believe it's been almost 3 years. It was like yesterday. Keep a watch over us. Love you "Kota Joe!.
7-4-10 My beloved Dakota! Six years already! I hope you are doing well. My love for you is never ending. Gone but never forgotten! Rest in peace Dakota Joe!
7-11-11 Dakota my sweet boy! It's been 7 years since I got to hold you. But you are always held in my heart forever! Love you 'Kota!
12-24-13 My sweet boy! I think of you often! Miss you! "Once by my side, forever in my heart!" Rest in peace my puppy Dakota!
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Like so many "grown ups," I have become obsessed with computer-generated driving simulators. There are no speed guns or traffic jams in my Playstation games and I can drive as fast and irresponsibly as I like in some of the world's finest supercars. My plastic steering wheel, mounted on a handy ironing board, offers blessed relief from the misery of modern motoring, even if my friends think I'm a bit sad.
And just as the public enthusiasm for such consoles has grown, so the computer programmers have responded with ever more sophisticated simulations. Gone are the days when you'd spend hours chasing a white dot around a black screen. The cars now have realistic handling and you drive on a facsimile of a proper racetrack. During his first season in Formula One, Jacques Villeneuve even claimed to have learnt the circuits on a Playstation.
Unsurprisingly, several teams are now looking at ways of using simulators to boost their driver's performance. Jaguar Racing is leading the way with the development of a bespoke Formula One simulator called the Human Performance Module. It could easily be described as the ultimate Playstation and I was offered an exclusive test drive alongside the team's number-one driver, Mark Webber.
The Module has been developed to allow new drivers to familiarize themselves with the cockpit of the Formula One car before they take to the circuit. For Jaguar this offers one huge advantage - cost. Track time is monumentally expensive and the team is seriously strapped for cash.
"F1 cars need complex control sequences to run some systems and drivers can easily get them wrong," said Chris Hammond, Jaguar's Head of vehicle science. "In the past we've discovered this on the track, but it's an expensive place to make mistakes." Hammond won't say how much the simulator has cost, but the bill must have contained at least six figures.
Webber clambered on board to demonstrate. "People think that driving a Formula One car has become easier because we have semi-automatic gearboxes and traction control," said the man who has become one of F1's hottest properties, "but there's a lot more going on in the cockpit today than there was 10 years ago. If the track conditions change, you need to make adjustments and some drivers lose time when they're changing settings or speaking on the radio.
"You need to have a huge amount of mental capacity in reserve to drive an F1 car quickly and if you're familiar with the cockpit, it frees up your mind to concentrate on other stuff. That's where the simulator becomes really useful."
The carbon-fiber tub, steering rack, brake and accelerator pedals are all exact replicas of those fitted to the grand prix car. It's even possible to wire up the driver's helmet so that they can get used to the sound and feel of the car-to-pit radio system and, moments before we start, a steering wheel arrives that has been borrowed from this year's race car. "It's important that the simulator is as realistic as possible," said Hammond, "but be careful with that wheel."
The whole system is linked up to a PC-based computer game and the track is displayed on a Plasma screen in front of the driver. Webber exited the pits and after a couple of laps, Daniel Bryars, a Jaguar designer, began to issue instructions. The accuracy and speed of his response were logged and the observers noted the effect on his driving.
And then it's my turn. I lower myself into the tub to discover a reclined, feet-up driving position--it feels like I'm sat on a swing. Bryars talks me through the buttons and rotary knobs that control everything from the traction control to the radio. I can count at least 15 different controls on the steering wheel alone and there are several more near my left knee. Suddenly I find myself longing for the comfort of my ironing board--I can't even remember which way the circuit goes.
My first couple of laps would best be described as exploratory. Crouching beside my right-shoulder, Webber does his best to tell me when to brake and accelerate. The steering feels outrageously heavy and my arms start to ache after the first lap. "To be honest," said the driver, "that's about half as heavy as it is in the real car and, of course, you're not having to deal with the g-force." He demonstrates the effect of g-force by grabbing hold of my head through a quick left-hander--"push against my hand," he said, as I career off the circuit.
A couple of laps later, Bryars starts to issue instructions. "Traction control to setting three," he said as I grab the TC knob. "Engine mapping setting three." This is hopeless. I'm fumbling like a nervous adolescent and spending more time in the Armco than on the racetrack. "There'd be a hefty repair bill for this test," said Hammond with a grin. Then, to add an extra dose of reality, the brakes fail and the test has to be aborted.
I scramble out and try to make some sense of it all. "All our new drivers spend time in the simulator," said Bryars. "Christian [Klien, Jaguar's new race driver] has spent about a day in it. Some drivers find it relatively straight forward, but others really struggle. It forms an important part of our driver testing procedure--we've banned people from using it at lunchtime." I don't need to ask which category I would fall into.
But what about the future--can we expect to see the development of even more complex, aircraft-style simulators? "We plan to refine and develop it," said Bryars. "It would be technically possible to build a g-force simulator but it would be hugely expensive and the benefits would be quite small when compared with the existing system."
Webber agreed: "You can't really replicate the sensation of g-force and speed. Nothing compares with the physical exertion of actually driving the car." Not even if you mount a steering wheel to an ironing board? "I've got a Playstation," he continued with a laugh, "and I enjoy all the military games. Some of the rallying games are quite good but they haven't done a good job with the racing games. They're just not realistic enough--they're too easy."


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Morning television's funny man Al Roker talks about his new book "Never Goin' Back" and his experience being overweight.
Actor Ron Perlman talks about his luck as an actor, "Sons of Anarchy" and his contribution to the Screen Actor's Guild Foundation.
Tennis great Andre Agassi shares with us Box Buddies, a new line of lunch box products, as part of the Andre Agassi Foundation for Education. He also discusses family and even hating tennis once upon a time.
The legendary John McEnroe gets candid about the struggles on the court, being a father, and his relationship with longtime rival Bjorn Borg, in HBO documentary "Fire and Ice."
Dr. Ruth discusses how she became a famous sex therapist and grills Cat on her sex life.
Author Anne Rice joins Cat on the stoop to talk about her new books "The Wolves of Midwinter" and "The Wolf Gift."
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Are you wondering what it means exactly to Jailbreak Android ? To Jailbreak Android simply means to root the device in order to gain access to various applications and to get better control over the functions of the device.
There are modification software programs that can help you transform enhance the usability of your device and there are also steps that you can take to manually do the modification.
How To Jailbreak Android Manually
- Prepare the necessary modification tools such as a USB cable, your computer with ADK drivers in it and your device. You can also make a backup of your data first, update your device to the latest version, install antivirus protection and ensure that your phone is fully charged.
- Keep in mind that when you see the $ sign it means that your device is not yet modified. Make sure to type the exact commands as they are case sensitive.
- Make sure that your device is detected and when it is continue by copying the codes below to your phone:
adb push busybox /data/local/tmp
adb push su /data/local/tmp
adb push Superuser.apk /data/local/tmp
- Type adb shell to run the shells and once it's completed type the following commands to change the file permissions:
chmod 6755 /data/local/tmp/su
chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/busybox
chmod 644 /data/local/tmp/Superuser.apk
- You may then turn off your device and have your system rebooted. Open the Nautilus file browser by simply typing sudo nautilus.
- Have your phone set to download mode and connect it to your PC.
- Go to the Nautilus window and access /UserData/local/tmp/folder to confirm that your phone has already received the files sent.
- Unplug the USB cable and disconnect your phone from the PC.
- Turn in on and check if the process worked by typing the su command. Once you see $ sign changes into # sign it means that you have successfully modified your device.
- You may then check if you have received the Superuser permission notification.
Other Modification Options
In modifying your device may choose the manual method and you can do it by either using fastboot or SDK setup. These manual methods actually differ in terms of doing the modification process nonetheless you will still get the same results if you do the modification properly. The most popular and safe method is by using a software program.
The Best Things About Modifying Your Device
Among the advantages of modifying your device includes having the opportunity to install custom ROM on your phone. When you have already installed custom ROM on your phone, you will be able to upgrade the latest version of the phone without waiting for its official release. You may also be able to free your tether, have comprehensive backups, take care of your temporary files, history and caches, lay Tegra Zone games, improve battery life and speed of your device and many more.
Tips And Warnings
- 1. Choose the most reliable guideline to do the modification in case you want to do it manually. This is to avoid the chance of bricking your device because of the mere fact that you followed the wrong process.
- 2. Since modifying the device means you can install various applications on your phone it is wise that you install an antivirus protection for your device.
- 3. Bear in mind that modifying your device may result to undesirable consequences such as damaging it to the point that it can no longer be used. This usually happens when you make mistakes during the modification process.
- 4. The modification can invalidate your warranty and can breach your mobile security in case you get spyware, Trojans, worms and viruses while installing or downloading applications.
Before you do the modification, it is best that you consider other options which may be suitable for you. There are Jailbreak Android Software Programs that will help you get rid of the risks and complications in doing the modification.
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Before and after of the ALS challenge with the graphic design team at @abercrombie happy to be a part of such a great cause!
20 minute oil sketch of the Ringling Museum #sketchbook #oilpaint #ringling
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Going through old sketchbooks, this one is a quick sketch of a couple of houses in Sarasota #pen #sketchbook
With the passing of Gabriel Garcia Marquez, I've decided to start posting my thesis, which is book covers for a couple of his stories. This one is for 'Eva is inside her cat'. Gabo was a master of Magical realism and if you haven't read one of his stories, I highly recommend you do. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and Colombia. R.I.P Gabo, you will be missed.
Won best drop cap at the Ligature Show, and got this awesome print by artist @dr aw_ul 😁
My drop CAP submission for Ringling's Ligature show. #dropcap #melt #0
Finally got my hands on the issue #143 of Arte al Dia international magazine. This is the ad I worked on during my internship @missionchicago.
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My dad was an honest man who also happened to be a business executive. While I think that my father was an exceptional person (as we all do, I'm sure), with regard to his honesty, I like to think that he represented the norm—that the Jeffrey Skillings and Bernie Madoffs of the world are the exception and that most CEOs and other senior executives, like most people, are basically honest. But KPMG's latest white collar crime study shows that even if most executives are honest, the dishonest among them account for the largest chunk of the problem. Put another way, while the typical executive may not be a swindler, the typical swindler is in management, especially senior management. Staff cause the problem only 18 percent of the time.
The reason for this is obvious. Executives have the access to financial assets, and ironically, they are the ones whom everyone else, including security, tends to trust most and watch least. Weak internal controls were exploited in 74 percent of the cases (spanning 69 countries) that KPMG examined. In 50 percent of those cases, red flags (such as missing documents or complaints from suppliers) were ignored.
It's also important to note that formal audits caught few cases. When it wasn't just serendipity or dumb luck, it was informal and formal whistleblowers who led security to the problem. Fortunately, governments have been strengthening whistleblower protections around the world. KPMG notes that Switzerland is considering such legislation, which already exists in various forms in the United Kingdom and the United States.
Whistleblower protections remain a contentious issue in the United States, where business groups have fought hard against them. Since the spectacular Enron fraud exploded in 2001 and with the latest revelations about financial frauds that played a part in the current economic crisis, the political pressure has largely been in the other direction. But opponents of whistleblowing are always mounting a counteroffensive.
For example, as noted in this month's "Legal Report," even as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issues a final rule on the whistleblower program created under the Dodd-Frank Act, Rep. Michael Grimm (R-NY) has introduced legislation that would force employees to first report violations to their employers to qualify for monetary awards, and the bill would require the SEC to notify a company of whistleblower reports, giving it 30 days to conduct its own investigation.
This notification may sound reasonable, but consider that KPMG found the CEO to be the culprit 26 percent of the time. And KPMG warns: "Do not alert the suspect." In that light, a mandate to let a company investigate the charges first makes no more sense than requiring law enforcement to give criminal suspects a 30-day warning before they show up with a warrant to search the premises. Whistleblower rules must be strong to be effective. And knowing whistleblowers can't be subverted may incentivize companies to strengthen internal controls to avoid problems.
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I am so happy to announce that our premium WordPress themes store is now live! You will find 4 themes in the gallery at the moment and you can grab them for $79! In the zip file of each theme you will find both xhtml and html5 versions, not only WordPress ones, but plain html as well. A newsletter template is also available with every theme.
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Last year, i had an idea of launching a small premium WordPress themes shop. So, slowly but steadily i designed a series of templates and integrated them to WordPress. Thing is that as there many really great premium WordPress theme shops out there i had to figure a way and offer, well, something more, something different. And i think, i found it. In September cssigniter.com will see the light of the day. Every month i'll be providing at least 2 new themes in more than one versions. What do i mean? Well subscribe to the newsletter, follow @cssigniter on Twitter and you' ll get more and more info about it.
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collectivesunited.com | collecting creative roundups
November 20th, 2009 - News - 1 Comments
This is my new pet project called collectivesunited.com and the idea behind it is very simple. I am trying to collect all these really interesting roundups about design, development, photography etc. I decided to give the authors or people who'd like to share something interesting, the option to publish their own roundups (moderated of course). So have a look and if you are an author feel free to submit your roundup!
pinkmoustache.net: free vectors
August 5th, 2009 - Design, News - 2 Comments
We love vectors. And when we design something that could be useful we give it away for free. And there are times where our sets are getting their 15 minutes of fame. So we decided instead of uploading these vector sets here on webtoolkit4.me, to create a dedicated place for these freebies. And this place is called Pink Moustache. Free vectors for everyone :)


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by Fred McMillin
for November 11, 1997
A Veteran and a Vintner
As to wine, Madie Emparan wrote, "General Vallejo was a regular exhibitor at the Fairs in Petaluma, Marysville, San Francisco and Sacramento, winning first and second premiums for his white wine, red wine and champagne. The awards of silver goblets, berry spoons and pitchers of silver must have delighted Senora Vallejo."
Today's Wine
So, on this day, we recommend a Zinfandel from the Sonoma area. Here's one based partly on vines planted only 15 years after General Vallejo's death in 1890.
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Postscript: Who's the lady who wrote about the General's wines? Her husband was Raoul Emparan, 36th grandchild of General Vallejo's, who celebrated Raoul's birth in 1885.
Note: For more about Pedroncelli wines, see the Feb. 28 WineDay.
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It's a winter wonderland for animals at the local wildlife park.
The Chippewa Wildlife Exhibit opened their gates to the public on Saturday, a rarity for winter months, allowing people to observe the assortment of Northern animals in their snowy habitats.
Lorraine Lortie-Krawczuk, president of Friends of Chippewa, is hopeful a successful Family Day long weekend will lead to permanent winter activities in the park.
"We think opening the park in the winter is a fantastic idea and we would like to see that idea expanded upon," she said. "So far we've had lots of people through so we think the public is supportive of that idea too."
Almost every visitor had a different highlight, including caribou, elk, timberwolves, foxes and the owls.
The weekend allows the animals a chance to be seen in a different light. Instead of seeking shade and being lethargic on hot days, many of the animals showed off different cold-weather adaptations and were prominent in the exhibits.
"Their coats are big and full and they're a lot more active in the winter," Lortie-Krawczuk said. "In the summer they're a little lazier and (Saturday) we've had people going through and finding nearly every animal on the list."
Many of the visitors to the park through the first hour were families with young children and grandparents.
One of those enjoying a family outing was Amanda Hosanna, who brought her young daughter Hadley.
"It was nice. It was neat seeing the animals in the snow," she said. "I thought (Hadley) would enjoy seeing the animals and it would be something fun to do."
The special opening also allowed visitors who hadn't previously been to the park an opportunity to get acquainted with the attractions.
"I love animals and I've never been to Chippewa zoo," said Emese Boyko.
Lortie-Krawczuk said the organization is interested in hearing feedback from the public to determine other activities that could be planned.
Both Hosanna and Boyko said they would support seeing the park open more during winter months.
The park will be open again on Sunday from 11 a.m. until the gates close at 3 p.m. Admission is free of charge but donations are encouraged.
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Ben Dolan
It's hard to believe that it's almost seven years since the much loved Joe Dolan passed away at the age of sixty-eight. His big brother, Ben, who travelled the country and the world with Joe for the best part of 50 years has now put together a new show for his legion of fans. Ben Dolan joined Sean in studio this morning.http://www.rte.ie/radio1/today-with-sean-o-rourke/programmes/2014/0522/618904-today-with-sean-o-rourke-thursday-22-may-2014/?clipid=1581877


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Buy Windows 8 for $15 by Telling Microsoft You Just Bought a Windows 7…
Microsoft is running a promotion where anyone who's purchased a Windows 7 computer after June 2nd can buy a copy of Windows 8 for a mere $15 USD. Want in on the deal? You don't have to buy a Windows 7 computer…just tell Microsoft that you did. »
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Day 1: Mexico City - Morelia - Patzcuaro (must be Sunday)
Departure from Mexico City to Morelia, beautiful city founded in 1541 by Viceroy Antonio de Mendoza, with the name of Valladolid. In 1828 its name was changed to Morelia, to honor Don Jose Maria Morelos y Pavon, hero of the Mexican independence. Morelia is known as the aristocrat of the colonial cities. Fine sculptured churches, a colorful plaza and numerous arcades, make this visit worthwhile. Continuation of the trip to arrive in Patzcuaro. Overnight.
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Day 2: Patzcuaro - Guadalajara
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning visit of Patzcuaro, which means "place of stones", tiny fishing town where you will visit the the house of the eleven patios, the main plaza and the Basilica de la Salud. It is the oldest city of Purepechas, who up to date still observes their indigenous customs and speaks their dialects. Depart to Guadalajara, Mexico's second largest city and home of the famous tequila drink. Overnight.
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Day 3: Guadalajara / Tequila - Tlaquepaque
Breakfast at the hotel. Over the way to Tequila, we have a lovely view of maguey plantation. It is called Tequila Weber Blue Agave, because of its gray color, and it is the raw material for the national drink tequila. At Tequila town, we will visit the Hacienda San Jose del Refugio and we will learn about the modern process for making tequila in a new distillery. We will have the opportunity to taste the tequila. We will continue to the pottery village of Tlaquepaque, probably Mexico is largest and most important arts and crafts center, hosting wares from all over the country. At present days Tlaquepaque is still rich with local tradition and art. It attracts many of Jalisco is more talented artists, and has a reputation for the quality and diversity of its wares. Many summer homes have been converted into shops, which house various crafts, art and restaurants. The heart of Tlaquepaque is El Parian, a popular place to relax for people wishing to people watch or simply sit and watch the world go by, enjoying he steady pace of life in this small town. Lunch is included in a typical local restaurant. Return to Guadalajara. Overnight.
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Day 4: Guadalajara - Guanajuato
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, sightseeing tour of the city, which includes the huge twin-towered cathedral surrounded by attractive plazas, the government palace, Degollado theater and Hospicio Cabañas. Guadalajara as it is now, first arose in 1560 after two failed attempts of raising the city in two other areas. It is the capital of Jalisco State, Western Mexico. The city itself is filled with numerous museums, historical buildings, galleries and outstanding restaurants.
We will continue our trip to Guanajuato. The town presents a highly unusual appearance, with its winding lanes, its plazuelas shaded by Indian laurels, its large variety of decorative style and, above all, its curious underground avenue that lies along the bottom of a ravine hollowed out by a torrent, the waters of which are now held back by a dam.
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Day 5: Guanajuato - San Miguel de Allende
Breakfast at the hotel. This visit, mainly on foot, includes the Hidalgo market, Juarez Theater, the university, the alley of the kiss and the monument of El Pipila, a hero of the Independence. The city is an authentic jewel among the colonial cities, was once an important mining center, which derived great wealth from its abundant silver deposits. After visit, we will depart to San Miguel de Allende. Overnight.
(Included meals: Breakfast)
Day 6: San Miguel de Allende - Queretaro - Mexico City
Breakfast at the hotel. Walking tour of the town San Miguel de Allende, taking you past by the famous church with pink, sugar-candy pointed towers of the parroquia dominating the building. These bizarre towers were designed by an untutored Indian, Zeferino Gutierrez in the late 19th century. In the main chapel is the much revered image of the Cristo de la Conquista, made by Indians in Patzcuaro from cornstalks and orchid bulbs in about the 16th century.
We will continue to Queretaro, attractive city which has been declared a national monument. It is situated at the bottom of a basin surrounded by hills from where you have some excellent views. Continuation of the trip to arrive in Mexico City. Drop of at hotel (not included).
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This crochet wrist warmer pattern is done in a Tunisian stitch that gives it great texture. The sample yarn is a lovely wool & acrylic blend yarn that makes them warm, soft and versatile. Some cute crochet wrist warmers are perfect for cold hands anywhere.
The styling on these fashion crochet wrist warmers is unisex friendly. The color you select will determine the recipient.
This fashion crochet wrist warmer pattern takes one ball of yarn and a few hours to complete, but will give you loads of value.
Pattern Level: Intermediate
In 2002 I taught myself to crochet after I met my then fiance's grandmother. Not only did she crochets, but she knits, makes paper beads, quilts, paints and recycles everything that comes into her home. I figured if she could do all those things, then I had to be able to do at least one. Thus began my Yarn Obsession. My first project was a scarf for my fiance.


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Guest blogger Ronda Kaysen: We all want our kids to succeed at school, and helping them with their homework is one way to achieve that. But finding that perfect balance between helping them out and letting them learn on their own is no easy feat. However, it is possible -- and ultimately crucial to learning.
"It's important to remember that homework is the child's work," says Ann Dolin, author of "Homework Made Simple" and founder of Educational Connections, a tutoring and test-prep company. "If your child is answering the majority of questions correctly, leave it as is and let her turn it in the way it is."
Step 1: Know When to Help
Kids in kindergarten and first grade are too young to work independently, so you'll have to help them with any homework assignments they have. But by second grade, most kids should be working on their own for at least part of the time. "It's such a turning point," says Dolin. "At that point, they really can do it alone."
Step 2: Know When to Walk Away
Sit with your child while she completes the first item in the assignment, so you know that she understands it and can complete it accurately and independently. Then, despite your inclinations to stay and help, walk away. This is her work, not yours. If she has trouble working independently or is anxious about going it alone, set the timer for five to 15 minutes so she knows you'll be back to lend a hand. Sometimes, just getting focused is the hardest part -- and giving your child a limited time frame helps her get over that hurdle.
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When your child is finished with his assignment, skim it to make sure that it has been completed and that your child followed the directions. Don't check every question to make sure your child answered them correctly -- that's the teacher's job! Your job is just to make sure that the work is done. If eighty percent of the work is correct, allow your child to turn it in as is. After all, homework is meant to be a way for the teacher to assess a student's progress; if nothing is ever wrong, the teacher won't know where your child needs help.
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Filled with humor and bittersweet emotion, the series finale of "Friends" finds Rachel, Monica, Phoebe, Joey, Chandler and Ross embarking on the next chapters in their lives. The six of them have been there for one another through all the ups and downs of becoming adults. Now it's their last day together, and it's one of momentous events and last-minute surprises. Even as the friends make major decisions about their futures, they share a bond that will last forever--no matter where their paths lead. (Original Broadcast: Season 10, Episode 19)
Filled with humor and bittersweet emotion, the series finale of "Friends" finds Rachel, Monica, Phoebe, Joey, Chandler and Ross embarking on the next chapters in their lives. The six of them have been there for one another through all the ups and downs of becoming adults. Now it's their last day together, and it's one of momentous events and last-minute surprises. Even as the friends make major decisions about their futures, they share a bond that will last forever--no matter where their paths lead.
As Rachel prepares to leave for Paris, the gang hosts a farewell party for her.
When Rachel makes a startling announcement, Ross secretly schemes to get her former job back for her. Meanwhile, Joey is so flustered by all of the upheaval in his friends' lives that Phoebe prevents him from learning about the sudden death of his agent. And Monica and Chandler check out the house for sale next door to their new home--and make a stunning discovery.
Rachel nearly gags on her meal when she secretly meets at a restaurant for a job interview and sits right next to the table where her current boss is dining.
Monica and Chandler show Erica (recurring guest star Anna Faris - "Scary Movie 3"), who is the mother of the unborn baby they want to adopt, the sights of New York, and they also learn more facts about her--such as the baby's biological father might be a convict who killed his father with a shovel. Meanwhile, Ross and Rachel grow closer after her sarcastic father, Dr. Green (recurring guest star Ron Leibman - "Norma Rae"), suffers a heart attack. And Joey implores Francophile Phoebe to teach him French before an important audition, but she quickly becomes exasperated with the gibberish coming out of Joey's mouth.
In a special milestone episode, Phoebe's wedding planner, Monica, makes everyone around her crazy--until Phoebe fires her. Phoebe's big day becomes disastrous as deliveries go awry and a blizzard forces the plans to change. Meanwhile, as a substitute for Phoebe's incarcerated father in the ceremony, Joey takes his role much too seriously. Also, Chandler and Ross lobby Rachel to choose one of them as a last-minute replacement for a groomsman in what promises to be a most unorthodox wedding procession.
Joey appears as a celebrity contestant on "The $100,000 Pyramid," with its actual host, DONNY OSMOND (himself), but Joey's dubious IQ costs his partner the prize money.
When Phoebe and Rachel see Chandler getting into a car with a pretty woman during work hours, they follow him to the suburbs and witness him going inside a large house with the woman. Fearing that Chandler is cheating on Monica, they inform her--and learn that the woman is a real estate agent. The pair has been secretly shopping for houses and struggling with how to tell their best friends that they are leaving the City. In an emotional montage, clips from previous episodes highlight many of the experiences the friends have shared in Monica and Chandler's apartment.
Nervous and excited, Monica and Chandler travel to Texas to meet a young pregnant woman, Erica Simmons (recurring guest star Anna Faris - "Scary Movie" films), who is considering allowing them to adopt her child when it's born. Monica and Chandler like Erica, and she likes them. The only problem is that, due to a mix-up at the adoption agency, Erica thinks Monica is a reverend and Chandler is a doctor--and the eager couple hesitates to correct her. Meanwhile, Joey dates Phoebe's friend but annoys her with his territorial eating habits. And after succumbing to a sexy and persuasive salesgirl, Ross ends up in a unique new wardrobe. Series star David Schwimmer directed the episode.
Monica prepares a fabulous Thanksgiving feast for the gang, but she becomes furious when everyone arrives late to the gathering. Ross and Joey tried to go to a hockey game first, and Phoebe and Rachel secretly took Emma to a baby beauty contest. Bigger problems ensue when Monica refuses to let the famished guests into her and Chandler's apartment.
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DOE says fewer Georgia schools are in Needs Improvement category after today's release of the annual Adequate Yearly Progress report.
(The AJC has the results here in easy-to-use form.)
According to DOE:
Just over 14% of schools are in Needs Improvement status this year, compared to 15.4% last year. Thirty-five schools across the state shook the Needs Improvement label by having made AYP for two consecutive years.
"The initial AYP results demonstrate that our schools are more focused than ever and that is translating into fewer schools in Needs Improvement status," said State School Superintendent Brad Bryant. "However, the academic bar and the graduation rate requirement increased this year, leading to a smaller percentage of schools making AYP, which is something we will focus closely on over the next several months."
More than 71% of Georgia's public schools made AYP, a drop from 79% of schools that made AYP last year. This drop is due in large part to the increase in the academic bar in mathematics that students in elementary and middle school had to meet in order for a school to make AYP. The graduation rate that high schools must meet also increased this year to 80%.
The final AYP report will be released in the fall and will include summer retest scores, summer graduates and appeals.
Compared to initial AYP results last year, the 2010 report shows that:
- The percentage of schools in Needs Improvement status decreased from 15.4% to 14.1%.
- The number of schools in Needs Improvement status decreased from 334 to 305.
- The percentage of schools making AYP decreased eight points from 79.1% to 71.1%.
The percentage of high schools making AYP continues to lag behind. In 2010, just over 33% of the state's high schools made AYP, a decrease of almost 14 percentage points from 2009's initial results.
"We know there is a lot of hard work going on in our high schools, but we must provide more focused support for our students and teachers," Superintendent Bryant said. "I am committed to focusing on the needs of our high schools to ensure they are preparing students for the 21st century."
AYP is the formula used to determine if schools are meeting expectations under the federal No Child Left Behind Act. It consists of three parts — test participation, academic achievement and another statistic, called a "second indicator." The academic goals continue to rise every few years toward a goal of 100% proficiency for all students by 2014. This year, the academic goal for grades 3-8 increased in mathematics and the graduation rate bar went up.
All students at a school, as well as any qualifying subgroup of students, must meet goals in all three categories in order to make AYP. Schools that do not make AYP for two consecutive years in the same subject are placed in Needs Improvement status and face escalating consequences.
There are 305 schools in Needs Improvement status for the coming school year. These schools must offer parents options, such as public school choice or federally-funded tutoring. Depending on how long these schools have been in NI, some may have to make structural or organizational changes to improve student achievement.
In 2009, there were 334 NI schools after the initial results. That number dropped to 278 after retests, summer graduates and appeals were worked into the formula.
"As we normally do, I believe we will see the number of NI schools drop again when we do our final AYP determinations in the fall," Bryant said.
The state's initial 2010 graduation rate is 79.9%. That is up from the initial 2009 graduation rate of 77.8% and the final 2009 graduation rate of 78.9%, which included summer graduates.
"Improving the graduation rate is crucial to Georgia being competitive with other states in recruiting and retaining jobs," Superintendent Bryant said. "The more students graduating from high school with a meaningful diploma, the more students we have ready to go to college or enter the workforce. There is still more work to be done, but this year's graduation rate is an encouraging sign."
Graduation rate must be used as a "second indicator" for all high schools and the bar was raised this year.
In order to make AYP, a high school had to have a graduation rate of 80% or higher, up from 75% last year. If a school did not make that goal, they could use a "second look" which means:
- Having a graduation rate that averaged 80% or higher over the past three years OR
- Having a graduation rate of at least 60% the previous year (2009) and showing a 10% improvement in the rate this year.
Today's AYP release sheds more light on the need for Congress to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) – No Child Left Behind. Even though both the Spellings administration and the Duncan administration at the U.S. Department of Education have worked to grant administrative flexibility, it has been insufficient to overcome the original accountability benchmarks established by Congress in 2001.
"As a state, we have no problem moving toward a proficiency rate of 100% – to do anything else would underserve a portion of Georgia's students," said Superintendent Bryant. "We are frustrated over the fact that the original authorization of No Child Left Behind came with the promise that it would be reauthorized in five years with increased flexibility in return for increased accountability. Once again we call upon Congress to act in a manner which supports the hundreds of thousands of teachers and school leaders across the nation who are more focused on student learning than ever before."
July 19th, 2010
2:00 pm
"As a state, we have no problem moving toward a proficiency rate of 100% – to do anything else would underserve a portion of Georgia's students," said Superintendent Bryant…"
So 999 students pass, and one who only begrudgingly goes to school as a result of his probation terms due to a crystal meth conviction fails the test, so the school fails to make AYP because 100% of the students didn't pass the test.
And blathering Brad Bryant, the sycophant shill, has no problem with this?
July 19th, 2010
2:04 pm
So you are going to trust the government to judge its own performance. That is the criteria by which you will make decisions that directly impact the quality of education your child receives.
Seems a bit too much trust placed in the wrong hands.
Homeschool. I can guarantee your performance as a teacher will definitely improve every year and more importantly, your child will know that you truly care about their future and their education.
July 19th, 2010
2:08 pm
Ho hum…this is not news. Educators have been trying to tell folks that NCLB is impossibly insane. The percentage of schools not making AYP will increase by about 20 – 25 percent each year from here on. By 2014 just the few magnet schools that accept only gifted students will make AYP.
Listen to us politicians! Kids with IQ's in the 50 – 65 range will never perform at grade level. Kids who do not speak English will never pass a grade level test in English until they have had a chance to learn the language.
I really thought Obama would straighten out NCLB by now. I was wrong.
July 19th, 2010
2:12 pm
@ David S
Read. Study. Do research.
Schools are being asked to educate all students equally. This has never been done anywhere at anytime in history. Perhaps you have the ability to teach your kids at home. Not everyone does. I have three masters degrees but I could never have taught my children Latin, Spanish, advanced physics, calculus, etc, etc, etc,…
Not to mention…I could not have taught them how to work with people of other ethnicities or economic backgrounds if I locked tham away at home.
Public schools are as good, if not better, than they have ever been in our history…but NCLB and AYP are completely irrational.
July 19th, 2010
2:23 pm
Wouldn't it be refreshing, if just once, an educational official would stand up and say "this is not working and we need to throw all of this NCLB, RTTT crap down the toilet where it belongs.
July 19th, 2010
2:24 pm
That would affect their paycheck so they won't do it.
July 19th, 2010
2:25 pm
@BradBryanBlather Not sure who showed you how to interpret AYP, but one child does not keep an entire high school from making AYP. When testing, the school is measured for ATTENDANCE/PARTICIPATION (on test days only) to determine whether they met the other indicators. For the AYP subgroups (African American, Latino/Hispanic, Students with Disabilities, etc.) there are a certain number of students needed to 'make' a group. For example, if the required number is 100 for SWD but the school only has 92, they are still tested but the scores do not impact the school. I hope that makes sense. I think the DOE should do a better job of making sure everyone understands AYP. But then I guess that would mean they would REALLY have to do their jobs because then all taxpayers and stakeholders would be educated enough to know when they are trying to pull the wool over our eyes!
July 19th, 2010
2:28 pm
Really dumb question here:
What does distinguished mean in regards to the AYP findings? I cannot find this in any key or legund, and my child's school has this listed. Do you know?
July 19th, 2010
2:32 pm
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July 19th, 2010
2:34 pm
I'm referring to the 2014 provision that said if 100% of students don't pass the test, the school fails. Is that designed to hold schools accountable, or designed to make schools fail so the right can push for vouchers and such?
If they think vouchers are the way to go, then have an honest discussion about them; not by rigging the game against schools by making it impossible to pass so you can justify your position.
It's not like there isn't enough wrong with the public schools that you could make a case for voucher without rigging AYP after all.
July 19th, 2010
2:35 pm
@David S.
As an educator the curriculum (and final years test) for home school is different from that of public and private schools. Home school is only at an advantage if the parent is a former public school educator of significate time. Even if the parent has a doctorate and have no indepth hands-on public education knowledge and continued access to academic needs then home school is not as much of a success as those would like to take pride in.
I agree with Vince home schooled children miss out on more than just what academics are needed to compete but much of the social aspects of life. Let's all be for real in many many cases when these sheltered kids are let loose, all —- breaks loose. And, those famous words are spoken "Where did I go wrong?"
July 19th, 2010
2:41 pm
Be sure that you make mention that the cut score for ELA was INCREASED last year. So instead of schools hitting 95%+ on the ELA GHSGT, it has dropped SIGNIFICANTLY.
But wait until this coming school year with the new mathematics curriculum. No school in the state will make it ever again.
July 19th, 2010
2:50 pm
Also keep in mind that the graduation rate is nothing but a numbers game. The number of students graduating must be the same as the number of students who entered as freshmen 4 years earlier, unless there is a paper trail showing that they transferred. Students who graduate in 5 years are a negative statistic in graduation rate because they didn't graduate on time (even though they earn a high shcool diploma). Even the US Army recognizes that some students need more time to master a subject; they allow boot campers to re-take certain portions of training if they fail the first time around. Shall we grade the Army according to AYP standards?
I am grateful that no one has begun teacher-bashing yet. I will be the first to admit that some teachers should be removed from the teaching field, but they are not the only reasons that GA fared poorly with AYP. Thank you for trusting the teachers
July 19th, 2010
2:50 pm
Does this include the summer retakes?
July 19th, 2010
2:54 pm
I would contend that government schools are certainly NOT performing at the highest levels ever – not by a long shot. I would also contend that while homeschooling is the best approach for education, a truly free and competitive market in delivery of educational services would be the next best alternative to what is now a failed monopoly of services delivered by the disfunctional government sector.
Yes, government schools are being asked to educate everyone equally. Central planning and the lowest common denomenator approach don't work. Everyone cannot be educated equally. Everyone is different, and thus a competitive free market is the ONLY mechanism capable of addressing these differences and changing needs.
But then some of us got it a long time ago, while the rest of america anxiously awaits the next government study, government analysis, government test result and the like in hopes of being able to console themselves with results that will justify their incorrect choice to trust the government to raise and educate their children.
Such an approach would be fine if it weren't your kids futures and their education at stake.
The state constitution can be amended by vote and the marketplace is prepared as always to fill the educational void.
July 19th, 2010
2:57 pm
What happens when the class of 2012 is due to graduate? With all of the failures in Math 1 and Math 2 even in many of the "good" schools, students will not graduate in 4 years. What does this to average class size as students have to retake these courses in order to graduate?
What was the failure rate over the last 2 years for Math 1 and Math 2?
July 19th, 2010
2:59 pm
Belgium seems to have had some success with their version of of using the marketplace. Let the money follow the child to the school that does the best job educating the child.
July 19th, 2010
3:09 pm
NCLB is crap. True.
Why are HS lagging? Here are a few reasons….
1. Too many middle school students are passed from grade to grade even though they fail the CRCT. If they cannot pass middle school, no way can they pass high school.
2. Teenagers in high school 'come into their own.' This means that they think they know better than adults, even their parents. If a community doesn't strongly support education, what do you think these teenagers will value?
3. The buck stops in high school. High school teachers know that they must teach the content in order to help students pass the GHSGT. They cannot water down the content. Unlike the CRCT, the GHSGT has very very few exceptions. Students MUST pass it.
IMHO, high schools are not lagging. They are dealing with the level of student that walks into their doors.
July 19th, 2010
3:20 pm
@Teacher, I would go further and say the solution must start in elementary school. If a child does not "get" the fundamentals of reading and math early on, they won't learn those skills in MS or HS.
July 19th, 2010
3:20 pm
Like a psychopath once said; "its all part of the plan"
and I would agree the way the republicans have worked in the system is amazing. A lot jumped on NCLB, it will be great, oh sure 100% on grade level and graduating on time by 2014. RIGHT
Nothing is ever 100% every year, Well unless you listen to Berny Madoff.
NCLB orginial co writer jumped shipped once he figured out is was about getting vouchers.
GA's political machine just took it to the next step for vouchers, employ a new math right before 2014 where every single student has to take 4 maths in High school. Math 4 being pre-cal
we got High school students that dont know their multiplication tables and you want them to do pre-cal.
Most of the ppl in GA still have not figured out the game that is being played. For the ones that finally see the light; we got a whole lot of work ahead
July 19th, 2010
3:24 pm
@ Education CEO—The goal of NCLB was to have 100% proficiency in math and reading by a certain date. That is why you will see an increase in schools failing to make AYP. It's an unrealistic goal. NCLB has helped to identify schools that need help, but GA has done a piss poor job of providing any help to failing schools. Just calling you a failure is not going to help students achieve. Go to failing schools, survey teachers, students, parents and other stakeholders to find out what they feel they need to succeed. I can almost guarantee that many teachers at failing schools will say that discipline is a major issue.
July 19th, 2010
3:33 pm
I found good news, in that Jackson HS in APS did not make AYP, so I think that means that they have to allow students to transfer; by implication, I'll be rooting for them to not make it next year too, so my incoming-freshman daughter will be eligible to go to another school (I think that's how it works, right?).
July 19th, 2010
3:33 pm
This information comes as no surprise especially since at my high school, we receive students who have failed most if not all parts of their CRCT's. Bear in mind, this is aggregate data. I think when you break the information down into the subgroups such as race, ethnicity, economic disadvantaged, etc. you will have a more complete picture of the state of education in the State of Georgia. As I have posted before, what makes this report especially sad is that for high schools, the GHSGT is an incredibly easy exam. And for that student who struggles with the most basic information, fear not for administrators and education consultants across the land tell teachers, "DIFFERENTIATE!"
July 19th, 2010
3:35 pm
I just read your comments after posting mine. No truer words spoken (blogged). The CRCT's are a dog with no bite.
July 19th, 2010
3:44 pm
NCLB has been a nightmare for the public school system since George W. Bush and his cronies from Texas promoted this failed education policy. In fact, as I was researching B-Schools with my 17 yr old son, I found this tidbit on George Bush that explains his grossly incompetent insights regarding public education. Read the excerpt below:
However, according to sources within the university, Harvard Business School fell afoul of the accreditation board because of its acceptance of George W. Bush who was so grossly unqualified, even for a legacy student, that it brought disgrace to Harvard's admission process.
Furthermore, evidence was produced that showed that the young Bush received his degree even though he did not attend classes or meet basic academic requirements. Representatives of the International Academic Review Board speaking anonymously said that the favoritism showed to George W. Bush made a mockery of the Harvard Business School and rendered their diplomas valueless.
July 19th, 2010
3:47 pm
Can we all stop the spin and admit No Child Left Behind and Kathy Cox FAILED. You guys have tried to cheat the system instead of just admitting a one size fit all approach idea for education was horrible.
No Amount:
Of lowering the bar on the CRCT cut scores
Not counting drop-outs correctly
Re-vamping failed ideas like math 123
Blind eye approach to cheating
At the end of the day it is time for a back to basics!
Let kids track toward aptitude not one size fit all
Stop the over testing and let teachers teach
Promote Coordination of the vocational/tech schools as well as colleges with the high schools. KNOCK down the walls and have all play in the sand box better.
July 19th, 2010
3:47 pm
For all the complaints about testing- there are certainly many valid ones- what I see is that lousy schools, do lousy on the testing measures. The whole thrust of NCLB was to put those schools in the spotlight so that districts could not 'hide' them. But it's like any criticism: it's easy to point out flaws, far harder to fix them. All I get from all the back-and-forth here and elsewhere is that neither the political nor the educational authorities know how to proceed, and the politicians aren't willing to put up adequate money, much less extra. The 'educrats' have proven that they can't make efficacious use of the money, when they had it.
I tend to agree with those who, in one way or another, want the focus on the "basics": qualified (and adequately compensated and respected) teachers, good facilities, and holding students *and their parents* accountable. All the "educational theories," as others have noted, exist to make those pushing them money, and to give central offices more power and personnel than they ever should have at their command.
July 19th, 2010
3:55 pm
Teacher pegged it.
Look at all the counties where the elementary & middle schools made AYP, and even have "distinguished" status, but the high schools did not make AYP. Do the kids all of a sudden get stupid as they age? Would a county have a great elementary program and ignore the high schools?
Or could the CRCT bar be unreasonably low?
July 19th, 2010
4:10 pm
reality check's post is an example of the kind of intellectual honesty this blog desperately needs.
July 19th, 2010
4:11 pm
Check out even the differences between elementary and middle school. Knowing the individuals who teach at both schools in the home county, the results are reversed. Having also assisted in proctoring CRCT one year and having set up practice test, the middle school version, to use a colloquialism, is a "booger-bear." If social studies were a requirement to pass, no school would make it in the state.
There is a huge difference – especially in science and social studies – between the state-sponsored practice material and what is actually on the test. It especially doesn't help that the state is quite slow in updating its practice material at the middle school level.
There needs to be a standardized test at the statewide level so we have an idea of where everybody stands. Making it count for so, so much, though, is quite ridiculous and is killing the souls of both parents and students. Perhaps that's also why there is a huge difference in test performance after elementary school; we're killing the kids' desire to learn.
July 19th, 2010
4:14 pm
Get rid of this Math 1, Math 2, Math 3- crap! Let teachers teach and discipline.
July 19th, 2010
4:24 pm
I know this is a little off topic GA Teacher, can anyone suggest a good website to find a business directory for Atlanta?
July 19th, 2010
4:24 pm
Kids with no parental guidance or discipline will not even come to school, little lone listen to teachers. It is a societal issue exacerbated by politicians. Too many broken homes and too much pampering of kids who do have parents.
July 19th, 2010
4:58 pm
"Once again we call upon Congress to act in a manner which supports the hundreds of thousands of teachers and school leaders across the nation who are more focused on student learning than ever before."
Maybe blathering Brad should do something to support teachers across the state, before pointing fingers at the feds.
July 19th, 2010
5:00 pm
Real shame all communities aren't prepared to take advantage of public school.
July 19th, 2010
5:13 pm
I'm just glad Brad Bryant is focused on focusing support on areas of focus so that the focus can be focusing on focusing support on areas that need focus.
Let's stay focused.
July 19th, 2010
5:15 pm
@Science Teacher671 @3:55 I would say that it is entirely possible for elementary and middle school to make and for high schools to be underserving kids. So many high schools and high school teachers believe that it is their obligation to teach, but that if the kids don't get it the first or second time, then it is on the kid and they should suffer the consequences. They work hard to wrench any enjoyment that could come out of learning new things in the name of Carnegie Units and "real life" I don't know any other institution in the world, other than the American High School, that is less like the real world while purporting itself to be. I would also point out that most parents pull away from their 14-18 year olds and make them wholly responsible as well. Teenagers aren't able to make long term decisions yet and surely can't take all responsibility for everything. That's not to say that they shouldn't be a part and have accountability, but it should be about learning, not punishing.
July 19th, 2010
5:16 pm
I know that everyone while everyone likes to blame Bush and the Republicans for NCLB, but what about Ted Kennedy? Didn't he have something to do with getting it passed?
July 19th, 2010
5:21 pm
I think we should support Brad Bryant and all call on the federal government to focus on providing focused support for training focused teachers in the areas that need focus, so they could better focus on focusing on areas that need focusing on, while still meeting the needs in areas that, while they don't need the same amount of focus, still need focusing on so they don't lose focus of that focus while they are focusing on areas that need focus.
July 19th, 2010
5:23 pm
MS Man…I would disagree. It IS on the student when they don't prepare for tests (study skills should have been learned in middle school!), don't turn in homework (Why should they? They had chance after chance in middle school and couldn't be given a "zero" because ZAP- "Zeros aren't permitted!), expect to be able to pass the class without demonstrating even basic knowledge (didn't pass the CRCT, no problem!). The problem of kids hating school and learning starts in middle school. The middle school concept is a massive failure.
July 19th, 2010
5:25 pm
Our state, like other states, has been pimped by the Federal Government. We would not have to put up with any of this AYP crap if we would quit taking Federal monies. Then, public education would truly be a function of the State, not the Federal Government.
July 19th, 2010
5:26 pm
I guess I don't understand how this works. My kids' school had the best CRCT scores they ever had–e.g. more than 90% of kids in grades 1-3 passing reading, no percentage for any grade on anything under 50% and most percentages in the 70s or higher–but they are marked as not making AYP. In all seriousness, how does this "system" work? Do you have to get 80% or higher in every test? That would be great, but it may not be reasonable.
July 19th, 2010
5:31 pm
I think the biggest mistake that is made, isn't in areas of not supporting the teacher, or not holding students accountable. The biggest mistake we make is not focusing on areas that need focus, and not providing facilities that would facilitate training in areas of focus, so that educators could focus on facilitating focus on areas that need focus with an improved focus.
July 19th, 2010
5:31 pm
Maureen, where can we find this year's cut scores for the GHSGTs and CRCTs? Or even last year's?
July 19th, 2010
5:31 pm
Allen, there could have been a subgroup (racial or SES or SPED) that performed badly. It could also be because the school didn't show PROGRESS, AYP = Annual Yearly Progress. There are tons of different things that could have caused the "school" to "fail".
July 19th, 2010
5:33 pm
Someone on here said follow the money. Who is cashing in on this testing mess? Kids learn at different rates. Gosh people, review Maslow's hierarchy. The people who have to think about where their money is coming from because they are unemployed or underemployed are least able to engage in the leisure of critical thinking about the essence of life. They have no time to spend teaching their children at home because they are at work or too tired to go to the museum. They depend on the schools that they pay taxes for to totally educate their children and prepare them for life. Teachers shoul be altruistic and devote 10 to 20 unpaid hours each week nurturing their children and forget about their own families. What's wrong with this picture?
I am a teacher but I refuse to allow strangers to be totally resposible for the education of my children. If public schools are a nightmare , it is because we the parents, voters and taxpayers allowed government officials to tell us that we no longer had to assume any responsibily for educating our children if they attended public schools. We did this!
July 19th, 2010
5:38 pm
Follow the money? Google Bush family-McGraw Hill for starters.
July 19th, 2010
5:41 pm
Maybe it's a blessing Brad Bryant isn't on the ballot. Now that he doesnt' have to focus on getting elected, he can focus on making sure Georgia is focusing on areas that need focus so that the focus can be on facilitating focus on areas that need focusing on.
July 19th, 2010
5:47 pm
Allen, one year at our high school, our overall math pass rate for the GHSGT was 94%, but our black population only scored 75%, which was lower than the goal rate, so our school didn't make AYP.