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The National Center for Children and Families and our staff are frequently cited in the media on a wide range of child development and policy issues. Following are highlights of media activity and other notable events at the Center.
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Dr. Pam Klebanov, Senior Research Scientist at NCCF, was recently awarded a seed grant from the Columbia University Institute for Social and Economic Research and Policy. The study, "Does an Early Education Program for Low Birth Weight Infants Have an Impact Upon Body Mass Index Later in Life?" uses data from the Infant Health and Development Program.
Dr. Brooks-Gunn was awarded funding from the Teachers College Provost's Investment Fund to pilot-test biophysiological measures of kindergarteners' attention, stress, and impulse control in conjunction with Dr. Karen Froud, director of the Neurocognition of Language lab and Associate Professor for the programs in Speech-Language Pathology and Neuroscience & Education.
An article by Jeanne Brooks-Gunn and colleagues was featured on the PBS Newshour website. The article demonstrates that the drop in consumer confidence associated with the Great Recession was associated with an increase in the chances that mothers hit their children regularly. The article appears in Child Abuse & Neglect.
A recent article by NCCF researchers Anne Martin and Jeanne Brooks-Gunn — along with Rebecca Ryan from Georgetown University — was profiled in Best Evidence in Brief, a publication by the Johns Hopkins University School of Education. The article, appearing in Early Childhood Research Quarterly, suggests that interest and persistence during the toddler years are equally predictive of school readiness at age 5. They are also both influenced by maternal supportiveness between ages 1 and 3. Results suggest that interventions to advance school readiness consider promoting young children's interest in learning.
An article co-authored by Jeanne Brooks-Gunn and appearing in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences was covered by NPR, among other media outlets. Using the Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study, researchers found that mothers with the sensitive allele of the DRD2 gene were more likely to parent harshly when there was an economic downturn. When the economy recovered, they were less likely to parent harshly. The study supports the notion that individuals with sensitive genes respond to positive, as well as negative, environmental influences.
Archived Press Items
NCCF Co-Director Sharon Lynn Kagan Publishes New Book: "Early Childhood Systems: Transforming Early Learning." In this seminal volume, leading authorities strategize about how to create early childhood systems that transcend politics and economics to serve the needs of all young children. Visit Teachers College Press to learn more and purchase.
NCCF's Jeanne Brooks-Gunn & Erin Bumgarner featured in NYTimes Magazine article: "The Best Nanny Money Can Buy."
"The single-most important characteristic is the extent to which a nanny is responsive to the child's mood and interests." Read the article.
NCCF Co-Director Sharon Lynn Kagan Assists US Department of Education in Announcing Recipients of $500 million in Federal Pre-School Funding. In a conference call with education reporters, Kagan said, "everybody is waking up to the importance of very high-quality programs for all young children."
Wall Street Journal story: http://on.wsj.com/uqEW0
Washington Post story: http://wapo.st/tjJgZj
CNN.com story: http://bit.ly/sMsHHU
KUOW Radio (NPR, Washington State): http://bit.ly/tHglJ7
TC Today Features NCCF Co-Director Jeanne Brooks-Gunn, "The Eclectic Developmentalist." Through a wide range of studies, Jeanne Brooks-Gunn has led the way in showing how environments influence the well-being of young people. Click here to read the article.
September 2011
CBS Money Watch (September 7, 2011): "The Great Kindergarten Debate: To Send or Hold Back?"By Sarah Lorge Butler. Sharon Lynn Kagan weighs in on the debate about when children should be enrolled in kindergarten.
August 2011
A major new study co-authored by Jeanne Brooks-Gunn offers some reassuring news for new moms who quickly return to work. Released by the Society for Research and Child Development, the study – which overturns previous findings — has made news in publications across the country. For more information: http://www.tc.edu/news/article.htm?id=7620
A study co-led by Sharon Lynn Kagan has found that Georgia's early learning standards are well developed and clear, embracing critical elements of early learning. The study – titled Georgia's Early Learning Standards Alignment Study — was commissioned by Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning to gather empirical data that can be used to further improve the state's early learning standards. A downloadable copy of the Executive Summary as well as the full report is available by visiting Bright from the Start's Web site at www.decal.ga.gov.
Dr. Anne Martin and co-authors are the recipients of the Men-in-Families Best Research Article Award from the National Council on Family Relations for her article "When fathers' supportiveness matters most: Maternal and paternal parenting and children's school readiness," which appeared last year in the Journal of Family Psychology. The award honors peer-reviewed journal publications on men in families that are innovative and that advance the field.
July 2011
The Today Show (July 27, 2011) did a story about recent research published in Pediatrics by Jeanne Brooks-Gunn and NCCF colleagues that shows it is safe for toddlers to sleep with their parents.
August 2010
About.com (August 3, 2010): "News Flash: Working Moms' Kids Turn Out Okay," by Katherine Lewis. Discusses the promising results from a study by NCCF co-director Jeanne Brooks-Gunn and colleagues from the Columbia University School of Social Work about the affects of maternal employment on child development.
The Wall Street Journal Blog (August 3, 2010): "For Working Moms, the Kids Are All Right," by Rachel Emma Silverman. Discusses the study by NCCF co-director Jeanne Brooks-Gunn and colleagues from the Columbia University School of Social Work about the affects of maternal employment on child development.
NY Times Economix Blog (August 3, 2010): "Don't Worry, Working Moms," by Motoko Rich. Discusses the study by NCCF co-director Jeanne Brooks-Gunn and colleagues from the Columbia University School of Social Work about the affects of maternal employment on child development. Dr. Brooks-Gunn is quoted throughout the article discussing various aspects of the study findings.
NY Times Blog: Motherlode (August 3, 2010): "Working Moms Are Fine for Kids," by Lisa Belkin. Discusses the study by NCCF co-director Jeanne Brooks-Gunn and colleagues from the Columbia University School of Social Work about the affects of maternal employment on child development. Dr. Brooks-Gunn is quoted throughout the article discussing aspects of the study findings.
Working Mother Magazine Blog (August 2, 2010): "No Guilt: Study Proves Kids are Okay," by Helen Jonsen. Discusses the study by NCCF co-director Jeanne Brooks-Gunn and colleagues from the Columbia University School of Social Work about the affects of maternal employment on child development.
Herald Sun (Australia) (August 2, 2010): "There's no harm being a working mum, landmark US report reveals," by staff writers. Discusses a study by NCCF co-director Jeanne Brooks-Gunn and colleagues from the Columbia University School of Social Work about the affects of maternal employment on child development.
Moneytimes.com (August 2, 2010): "Working mothers don't put their children's wellbeing at risk," by Sophie Anderson. Discusses the promising results from a study by NCCF co-director Jeanne Brooks-Gunn and colleagues from the Columbia University School of Social Work about the affects of maternal employment on child development.
The London Observer (August 1, 2010): "Babies don't suffer when mothers return to work, study reveals," by Tracy McVeigh and Anushka Asthana. Discusses a study by NCCF co-director Jeanne Brooks-Gunn and colleagues from the Columbia University School of Social Work about the affects of maternal employment on child development.
The London Telegraph (August 1, 2010): "Working mothers do not harm their children, study finds," by Heidi Blake. Discusses a study by NCCF co-director Jeanne Brooks-Gunn and colleagues from the Columbia University School of Social Work about the affects of maternal employment on child development.
July 2010
Washington Post (July 20, 2010): "Study: Working mothers not necessarily harmful to child development," by Daniel de Vise. Discusses the study by NCCF co-director Jeanne Brooks-Gunn and colleagues from the Columbia University School of Social Work about the affects of maternal employment on child development. Dr. Brooks-Gunn is quoted throughout the article discussing various aspects of the study findings.
The Huffington Post (July 28, 2010): "It's Not Just the Teacher — It's What the Teacher Teaches, Including Life Skills!," by Ellen Galinsky. References a study by NCCF co-director Jeanne Brooks-Gunn and colleagues that evaluated what kinds of skills or knowledge acquired early in life matter most to children's later successes. Brooks-Gunn is quoted about the importance of attention skills.
May 2010
Education Week (May 2010): "Hard Times Derail Growth of State-Funded Preschool," by Liz Willen. NCCF co-director Sharon Lynn Kagan quoted with regards to the unfortunate cuts in spending on early education.
April 2010
2009 Teachers College Columbia University Annual Report (April 2010): "Policy at the Crossroads." Two articles highlight the work of NCCF co-directors Drs. Jeanne Brooks-Gunn and Sharon Lynn Kagan in shaping social and education policy.
- "Funding Social Programs that Work," discusses how Jeanne Brooks-Gunn advocates using hard evidence of success as a basis for funding social programs and has seen success with home visiting programs for pregnant, disadvantaged or first time mothers.
- "Shaping Education for Young and Old," discusses how Sharon Lynn Kagan is central to legislation currently before Congress with a focus on creating cohesive education systems that include 'meaningful funding, coordinated effort and standards for the quality of preschools.
February 2010
APA Monitor on Psychology (February 2010): "Personalities: News about APA Members." Highlights NCCF co-director Dr. Jeanne Brooks-Gunn's nomination to the Institute of Medicine (IOM).
December 2009
BirthtoThrive Online (December 2, 2009): "Washington Unveils Early Learning Plan That Could Help It Win Federal Dollars," by Paul Nyhan. Article discusses the 10-year plan unveiled by Washington education leaders that would build an early learning system that runs from pregnancy through third grade and could help the state compete for a bigger slice of federal education funding. NCCF co-director Sharon Lynn Kagan is quoted.
November 2009
TC Today (Fall 2009): "They're All Her Children," by Patricia Lamiell. Article in the Teachers College magazine discussing the international work of NCCF co-director Dr. Sharon Lynn Kagan advancing early learning standards.
Inside (November 2009): "Narrowing the Achievement Gap." Article discusses the research of NCCF co-director Jeanne Brooks-Gunn and NCCF research scientists Margo Gardner and Jodie Roth about whether after school programs can help narrow the achievement gap between minority and white students.
Working Mother Magazine (November 2009): "Order Helps Readers: How getting organized will help your kid become a stronger student," by Ilisa Cohen. NCCF senior research scientist Anne Martin discusses the link between household chaos and early reading ability.
October 2009
Early Ed Watch Blog (October 27, 2009): "Home Visitation: Looking Closely at What Works," by Lisa Guernsey. Discusses NCCF research scientist Kimberly S. Howard and co-director Jeanne Brooks-Gunn's recent review on the body of literature on various home visiting programs from The Future of Children journal. These programs are intended to provide information to pregnant, disadvantaged or first time mothers about how to keep their babies healthy and safe.
Newsweek.com Blog (October 22, 2009): "In Defense of Children Behaving Badly," by Po Bronson. Discusses the School Readiness and Later Achievement paper previously published by Dr. Greg Duncan, NCCF co-director Jeanne Brooks-Gunn and 10 other coauthors that analyzed the correlation between Kindergarten IQ tests and later achievement.
September 2009
New York Times (September 20, 2009): "Initiative Focuses on Early Learning Programs," by Sam Dillon. Article discusses the $87 billion higher education bill that just passed in the House which is focused on increasing quality in early care and education programs for children birth to age 5. NCCF co-director Sharon Lynn Kagan is quoted with specific reference to a recent paper on equity in the American early care and education system.
CNN.com (September 14, 2009): "Enforcing bedtimes improves kids' health," by Madison Park. Article discusses the importance of bedtime and bedtime routines for children's psychological and physical health, citing a new study published online in the Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics which was co-authored by NCCF co-director Jeanne Brooks-Gunn and several colleagues. The study found that black and Hispanic families and those with lower levels of income and education were less likely to enforce regular bedtime routines for children which could play a role in health disparities.
August 2009
ETS Policy Notes: News from the ETS Policy Information Center (Summer 2009, Volume 17, Number 2). This policy overview cites the work and presentation of NCCF co-director Jeanne Brooks-Gunn on programs and policies to reduce school readiness gaps.
Education.com (2009): "Parenting in a Media-Saturated World," by Jeanne Brooks-Gunn, Ph.D., Elisabeth Donahue, J.D., Ann Cami. NCCF co-director Jeanne Brooks-Gunn and colleagues offer suggestions for how parents can effectively manage in today's media saturated society.
Education.com (2009): "Mythbusters: Children and the Digital World," by Jeanne Brooks-Gunn, Ph.D., Elisabeth Donahue, J.D., Ann Cami. NCCF co-director Jeanne Brooks-Gunn and colleagues discuss some findings that challenge commonly held assumptions about children and electronic media.
July 2009
BirthtoThrive Online (July 22, 2009): "Will a Tidy House Help Your Child Learn to Read?," by Paul Nyhan. Article discusses the link between household chaos and early reading ability.
The Hechinger Institute Primer for Journalists (July 2009) "Covering Pre-K: New Investments in Our Littlest Learners," published by The Hechinger Institute on Education and the Media. A media guide for journalists explaining the growth of preschool, important considerations for journalists when covering early education stories and why 2009 is a critical year for the preschool sector. NCCF co-directors Jeanne Brooks-Gunn and Sharon Lynn Kagan are cited as experts on Pre-Kindergarten Education.
TC Today (Spring 2009): "Shaping Education around the World." Article discusses Teachers College's international scope, mentioning the international work of NCCF co-director Sharon Lynn Kagan.
June 2009
Forbes.com (June 17, 2009): "Time Off Debate: Infancy Vs. The Teen Years," by Jenna Goudreau. NCCF co-director Jeanne Brooks-Gunn discusses mother's taking time off from work and the affect it has on child development at various stages.
May 2009
NY Times Economix Blog (May 25, 2009): "Hard Times for the Kids," by Nancy Folbre. Mentions the quantitative studies of NCCF co-director Jeanne Brooks-Gunn that focus on evidence that poverty stunts children's development.
Early Ed Watch Blog (May 13, 2009): "New Findings Link the 'Fade-Out' Phenomenon to High-Poverty Schools," by Lisa Guernsey. NCCF graduate research fellow Aleksandra Holod and NCCF co-director Jeanne Brooks-Gunn discuss Research on "fade-out" in the elementary school years.
April 2009
Phi Delta Kappan (April 2009): "Excellence, Coherence, and Equity in Early Childhood Education," by Sharon Lynn Kagan and Jeanne L. Reid. NCCF co-director Sharon Lynn Kagan and NCCF graduate research fellow Jeanne Reid discuss the appropriate roles of federal, state, and local governments and offer 13 recommendations for the government to develop a universal and sustained approach to early childhood education.
March 2009
The Journal of Turkish Weekly (March 23, 2009): "Foreign Experts to Aid in Developing Early Learning and Development Standards." Highlights the meeting of global and regional education experts in Tashkent to develop an implementation plan for Early Learning and Development Standards for young children in Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Tajikistan. The meeting was facilitated by NCCF co-director Sharon Lynn Kagan.
February 2009
Slate.com (February 26, 2009): "Messy House, Messy Minds. The connections among kids, reading, and an orderly home," by Emily Bazelon. NCCF researchers Anna Johnson and Anne Martin discuss the link between household chaos and early reading ability.
Education.com (February 24, 2009): "Could Disorder at Home Impede Your Child's Reading Development?," by Rose Garrett. NCCF graduate research fellow Anna Johnson discusses the link between household chaos and early reading ability.
School Library Journal (February 23, 2009): "An Orderly Home Affects Early Literacy Skills, Study Says," by Debra Lau Whelan. NCCF senior research scientist Anne Martin discusses the link between household chaos and early reading ability.
October 2008
NPR: On Point (October 20, 2008): "Girls, Girls, Girls: Targeting the hearts and minds of America's teenage girls." Dr. Brooks-Gunn discusses literature for young girls such as Gossip Girl and Beacon Street Girls, and what effects these various types of literature may have on a child's development.
NYTimes (October 8, 2008): "Move Up? Move Out? Families Squeeze In," by Samantha Storey. Dr. Jeanne Brooks-Gunn discusses Manhattan families living in close quarters and how proper routines can minimize any adverse effects on child development.
September 2008
Washington Post (September 28, 2008): "For Some Busy Kids, It's All Good," by Donna St. George. Dr. Jodie Roth, senior research scientist, discusses the benefits of youth being involved in after school and extra curricular activities, and how "overscheduling" is generally better than no participation at all.
NYTimes (September 15, 2008): "Limiting, and Watching, What Children Watch," by Lisa Guernsey. Dr. Jeanne Brooks-Gunn discusses how high quality, age appropriate screen media can have a positive effect on children.
PBS Documentary (September 15, 2008): "WHERE WE STAND: America's Schools in the 21st Century." Dr. Sharon Lynn Kagan is interviewed in this special documentary which looks at American public education through the prism of real schools, administrators, teachers and students, with the goal of fixing problems such as low math and science literacy, unequal resource allocation and decreasing college graduation rates.
June 2008
ScienceNews (June 20, 2008): "Worth the Cooties," by Bruce Bower. Dr. Jeanne Brooks-Gunn discusses the additional research needed to further evaluate the developmental and learning differences associated with predominantly-boy preschool environments.
Newsday (June 13, 2008): "Mothers don't have the monopoly." Dr. Anne Martin, senior research scientist, and Dr. Jeanne Brooks-Gunn, NCCF co-director, discuss how men can be capable and effective caregivers in an op-ed article.
March 2008
TC Today (Spring 2008): "Team Pre-K," by Jonathan Sapers. Article in the Teachers College magazine discussing NCCF co-directors, Dr. Jeanne Brooks-Gunn and Dr. Sharon Lynn Kagan, dubbed early childhood's "dynamic duo".
NPR: On Point (March 10, 2008): "Younger (and Younger) Beauty Consumers." Dr. Brooks-Gunn discusses marketing to younger girls and the effects of marketing on children's development on NPR's On Point, with guest host Jane Clayson.
The Associated Press as seen in the Northwest Herald (March 3, 2008): "Toys Going Virtual to Grab Kids' Attention," by Hillary Rhodes. Dr. Jeanne Brooks-Gunn discusses children exploring virtual worlds.
February 2008
ABCNews.com (February 27, 2008): " Is Angelina Driven to Be a Compulsive Mother?," by Susan Donaldson James. Dr. Jeanne Brooks-Gunn discusses how children fare developmentally when they come from large families.
Newsweek (February 25, 2008): "Campus Sexperts," by Jennie Yabroff. Dr. Jeanne Brooks-Gunn comments on the popularity of sex publications on college campuses despite a decline in student sexual activity.
Science Magazine (February 22, 2008): "AAAS ANNUAL MEETING: Tracking and Tackling Deprivation's Toll," by Yudhijit Bhattacharjee. Dr. Jeanne Brooks-Gunn quoted about how poverty affects children in an article highlighting the Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) annual meeting.
CBSNews.com (February 19, 2008): "Good Parenting Raises Kids' Mental Skills, " by Martin Downs. Dr. Jeanne Brooks-Gunn discusses how good parenting and a preschool education raises kids' mental skills.
The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet (FOX) (February 12, 2008): "Genetic Breakthrough?" Dr. Jeanne Brooks-Gunn was interviewed about designer babies—children conceived with advanced reproductive technologies that allow parents to modify or choose specific characteristics of their child. Brooks-Gunn discussed why creating "the perfect baby" using DNA is causing controversy, and the impact this can have on these children. The program was broadcasted live from the FOX studios in New York.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer (February 10, 2008): "Picking the Perfect Kindergarten Drives Many Parents Up the Wall," by Paul Nyhan. Dr. Sharon Lynn Kagan comments on the things parents should look for when picking the perfect kindergarten.
December 2007
MSN.com Lifestyle (December 2007): "Let's Talk about Sex," by Kristen Kennedy. Senior Research Scientist Dr. Anne Martin discusses how parents can impact their children's thoughts and actions on sex and pregnancy.
Inside (Winter 2007): "Getting Ready for Pre-K and Later Life." Article discussing the school readiness study, co-authored by Dr. Brooks-Gunn, Pamela Klebanov and others.
November 2007
Education Week (Nov. 28, 2007): "Strong English Seen as Key to Immigrants' School Success," by Mary Ann Zehr. Dr. Brooks-Gunn discusses immigrants and some of the struggles they face in school success. (Subscription or registration required.)
Time Magazine (Nov 21, 2007): "Tutors for Toddlers," by Pamela Paul. Article discussing tutors for toddlers and the school readiness findings study, co-authored by Dr. Brooks-Gunn, Pamela Klebanov and others.
New York Times (Nov 13, 2007): "Bad Behavior Does Not Doom Pupils, Studies Say," by Benedict Carey. Front page article discussing a new report, School Readiness and Later Achievement, co-authored by Dr. Brooks-Gunn, Pamela Klebanov (NCCF research scientist), and several others. We are especially excited that this report received front page exposure!
Newsweek (Nov. 12, 2007): "Who Needs Preschool?" Dr. Kagan discusses what parents and caregivers should look for when evaluating pre-school environments.
Inside (November 2007): "National Task Force Chaired by TC's Kagan Issues New Recommendations on Pre-K Policy." Article in the Teachers College newsletter discussing the Early Childhood Accountability Task Force and report, chaired by Dr. Kagan.
The Washington Post (Nov. 11, 2007): "Study Debunks Theory On Teen Sex, Delinquency," by Rick Weiss. Dr. Brooks-Gunn quoted in an article discussing whether early sexual debut leads to delinquency.
NPR: On Point (Nov. 1, 2007): "No 3-Year-Old Left Behind." Dr. Brooks-Gunn discusses the push for universal pre-kindergarten education on NPR's On Point, hosted by Tom Ashbrook.
October 2007
Education Next (Fall 2007): "All Over the Map: Explaining educational outcomes of the Moving to Opportunity Program," by Stefanie Deluca. References the research findings of the Moving to Opportunity study worked on by Dr. Brooks-Gunn and several other researchers.
Newsday (Oct. 16, 2007): "Society Can Curb Childhood Obesity." Dr. Brooks-Gunn and Dr. Anne Martin, senior research scientist, discuss society's responsibility for childhood obesity in an op-ed article.
MSNBC.com (Oct. 8, 2007): "Hipster Parents Want Pop Tots," by Victoria Clayton. Dr. Brooks-Gunn discusses hipster parents and how this cultural trend affects child development.
September 2007
Star-Telegram (Sept. 30, 2007): "Poor Families Grasp for Calm Amid the Chaos." Dr. Annie Georges, NCCF senior research scientist, discusses how parental stress, especially with regards to financial stability, can affect children's mental health.
Education Week (Sept. 26, 2007): "Task Force Offers Guidance on Assessment of Preschool Programs," by Linda Jacobson. Dr. Kagan discusses the Early Childhood Accountability Task Force and report. (Subscription or registration required.)
Pre[k]now (Sept. 12, 2007): "Building Pre-K Accountability." Dr. Kagan participates in a live webcast discussing findings from the Early Childhood Accountability Task Force study of early education evaluation and assessment systems.
Abcnews.com (Sept. 6, 2007): "New-Age Sex Ed: Teens Borrow Real Kids," by Emily Friedman. Dr. Brooks-Gunn comments on reality TV as educational in reference to a new show, "The Baby Borrowers," which gives young couples the opportunity to experience parenthood by supplying them with real babies.
August 2007
Times Herald Record (Aug. 26, 2007): "A Community Speaks," by Steve Israel. Dr. Brooks-Gunn cited as an expert source on teen sexuality.
The Washington Post (Aug. 14, 2007): "Neighborhoods' Effect On Grades Challenged," by Jay Mathews. Dr. Brooks-Gunn is mentioned as part of the Moving to Opportunity research study.
July 2007
Parents Magazine (July 2007): "It's Not My Fault," by Sally Marshall. Dr. Brooks-Gunn talks about children accepting blame and taking responsibility for their actions.
May 2007
The New York Times (May 21, 2007): "2 Candidates to Roll Out Domestic Proposals," by Patrick Healy and Michael Cooper. Dr. Brooks-Gunn comments on Hillary Clinton's domestic policy proposal for universal pre-kindergarten.
March 2007
ABCNews.com (March 14, 2007): "States Looking to Pre-K to Help Kids," by Nancy Zuckerbrod. Dr. Kagan speaks about states investing in pre-kindergarten to help kids.
January 2007
ABCNews.com (January 11, 2007): "New-Age Playgrounds Rule, as Long as the Kids Are in Charge,"by Susan Donaldson James. Dr. Brooks-Gunn discusses how children can benefit from playground playtime in reference to new-age public parks in New York City.
November 2006
"What It Takes to Make a Student," by Paul Tough of The New York Times (subscription required for this article), Nov. 26, 2006, on how poverty, race, and class in America impacts the achievement gap in education. NCCF Co-Director Jeanne Brooks-Gunn cited.
July 2006
"Gates Cash Will Back New Plan to Help Youngest Kids Thrive: $9 Million Program Signals Foundation's Move into Early Education," by Paul Nyhan of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, on the announcement that the Gates Foundation launched a public-private partnership to focus on early care and education in the Seattle, WA area, incorporating a policy focus. NCCF C0-Director Sharon Lynn Kagan quoted.
June 2006
"Early Intervention Benefits Heavier Low Birth-Weight Babies Longer," by Bridget Murray-Law of the APA Monitor, in an article discussing the results of the Infant Health and Development Project – 18-Year-Follow-Up. NCCF Co-Director Jeanne Brooks-Gunn quoted.
"From Free Love to Safe Sex," by Susan Brink of the Los Angeles Times, in an article looking at how AIDS was perceived 25 years earlier, to perceptions about sex among today's teenagers. Jeanne Brooks-Gunn quoted (free newspaper registration required).
May 2006
"Class Quality is Sticking Point," by Lisa Michals of The State (South Carolina), discussing the expansion of kindergarten to more of the state's four-year-olds, and the challenges in providing high-quality learning. NCCF Co-Director Sharon Lynn Kagan quoted.
"An Earlier Start," by Linda Jacobson of Education Week, on how prekindergarten is becoming part of an elementary school in the growing number of districts that treat the pre-K3 years as a distinct learning period. NCCF graduate fellow Kristie Kauerz cited.
April 2006
"Little Miss Highness," by Sally Marshall of Parenting magazine, discussing why young girls often like to identify with princesses. Jeanne Brooks-Gunn quoted.
March 2006
"Parents Gain the Skills to Teach Their Toddlers," by Susan Snyder of the Philadelphia Inquirer, about the city's district-sponsored, in-home program to teach low-income parents how they can help their preschoolers become ready for school. Jeanne Brooks-Gunn quoted.
February 2006
"Parents Study Schools for Soon-to-be-Kindergartners," by Paul Nyhan of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer reporter Paul Nyhan, on what parents should consider in the selection of a kindergarten for their children; Sharon Lynn Kagan interviewed (free newspaper registration required).
January 2006
"Housing Experiment for Poor Found to Lack School Payoff," by Debra Viadero of Education Week , published January 25, 2006, discussing the Moving to Opportunity Housing project. Jeanne Brooks-Gunn quoted.
November 2005
"Three New Studies Assess Effects of Child Care," by Tamar Lewin of The New York Times , published November 1, 2005. Jeanne Brooks-Gunn quoted (subscription required to access full article).


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Bradley Smith, Britain's most successful grand prix rider since Barry Sheen, got his first taste of the TT – with ex-TT racer and Manx man Richard 'Milky' Quayle. Quaylegave Smith a guided tour of the 37.73 mile mountain circuit in a race official's Jaguar.
Smith said: "It was unbelievable just to have that opportunity. It was really special to go round with Milky.
"You watch it on the TV, but you just don't get a true impression of what they actually do."
Despite being in awe of the TT riders' skill, the 18-year-old Aprilia rider from Oxfordshire is adamant he will never race the TT.
"I was surprised by all of the blind corners and the undulation of the track and everything like that," he said.
"I think these guys are amazing specialists, you have to grow up racing here, so I think I'll stick with short circuits – I am doing alright at those at the moment." Smith was also gutted not to get to see any racing. He is only on the island for two days, but is soaking up the TT atmosphere.
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28 U.S. Code § 3905 - Attorney's fees and interest
(a) Attorney's Fees.— If a covered employee, with respect to any claim under chapter 5 of title 3, or a qualified person with a disability, with respect to any claim under section 421 of title 3, is a prevailing party in any proceeding under section 1296 orsection 1346 (g), the court may award attorney's fees, expert fees, and any other costs as would be appropriate if awarded under section 706(k) of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
(b) Interest.— In any proceeding under section 1296 orsection 1346 (g), the same interest to compensate for delay in payment shall be made available as would be appropriate if awarded under section 717(d) of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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How do you manage your relationship with your coworkers?
We have to collaborate with our coworkers, their personality varies. Could you provide your experiences with this issue,have you ever successfully managed your relationship with some thorny and apathetic guys? How did you do that,give us your tricks?
Aug 16 2013: Hi Dear George Willsons.I think I am a very patient person.It helps me to come across any conflict amond coworkers.And I am a person dislike gossip around.So that's good for me not get any troubles around.
I think deal with relastionship issue all depends on your inner understanding of life.Live dignity and keep your personality.nobody can hurt you except yourself.
Sometimes you have to accept' birds of a feather flock together'.I think it is also one part of our life to experience to deal with different kinds of relationships...
Aug 16 2013: You might enjoy this Forbes article:
Sophia BAE 10+Aug 19 2013: Hello, Gerorge! I think the most essential thing in relationships is 'interaction". Sometimes it works when only one person try to improve relationships but it is just a half-side thing. Relationship consists of more than two people. Respect, understand take a huge role in forming firm interaction:)
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Aug 16 2013: I believe there are very few such people and many of those will have a difficult time retaining their employment or getting new employment.
I think a practical strategy is to look at yourself first to see whether you are conveying messages that bring you your problems.
Often a person's pride stands in the way of his being able to collaborate.
There are cases in which people have conflicting interests which prevent them from wanting to collaborate with others. In this case the best strategy is to identify any common ground that might form the basis of a relationship. But there has to be willingness on both sides in this situation.
Robert Galway 50+Aug 18 2013: I think you are on the mark with listening, but I have been in groups where the type of listening being done has the focus of waiting for a logic flaw or error that might be used a foothold to take control of the discussion rather than actually pondering the idea being presented.
I think over assertiveness of personalities trying to be the leader or show leadership, manage the situation or control the outcome of a situation are additional inhibitors to successful group efforts in addition to pride. Pride is a killer though. If egos are not checked at the door, then what might be a useful discussion becomes defensive argument with a goal of trying not to be proven wrong, usually carrying an end result of both offending parties being hostile and the rest of the group checking their watches waiting to get out of the meeting.
Aug 22 2013: That one is simple. My co-worker is my daughter. We work great together, rarely do we have an argument. I am a wedding dj in wilmington, nc. She helps me set up, mans the equipment while I am out doing my MC thing and putting details together. When it's all over with, we break down and go home. Usually with a milkshake on the way. lol.
Aug 19 2013: Frankly no work environment is without a few staple personalities and you always always have to have that one person you just cannot stand. I mean the one who grinds your bone with just their presence or the one who is the know it all or the one who is just too perky that you want to blow (or is it just me). But the rule remains the same, to get the work done especially if its a person you have to correspond with directly to get results you have to be professional and this means;
1. If its just a personality clash ensure communication is strictly on a work level. And a third person is always involved to ensure that all remains on that level and escalates to nothing else
2. Chances are others would have noticed this constant grievance, if it veins to interfere with the work never discuss it with another staff member this can turn into a big mess take it to HR let them deal with mediation
3. (This has worked for me) smile do the work and have a drink after the job is done.
It will always be a challenge they are all out there in the world difference is, out there you have the choice in a work environment your choice is to stay and make it work or leave.
Aug 19 2013: There is much to fine tune about this question and many variations. I personally believe relationships should remain the same and coworkers or non-coworkers should have no difference in nature of treatment. I believe many problems arise with competition, pay rates, greed, and the rat race. It's too broad of a question. Having trouble with a boss? Maybe someone just starting? Maybe someone hired the same time as you? Maybe someone you have to give orders to? These are the first things I would have to know if I was trying to figure out how to manage a troubled relationship with a coworker. What is the nature of the troubles and the reason which may be causing problems.
Do not let management know! They are not your relationship savior (first hand experience and lesson learned or I have just been shaped in a negative way through it). They do not want to deal with this especially in a corporation. Handle this yourself or say nothing and just put up with it. It's a pain in the ass, I understand.
Aug 19 2013: you have gotten great advice and that advice will work for 90% of the cases,especially where the teams are close to normal. Let me apologize now because I will probably be politically incorrect (some would say normal for me)
Suppose you are working with someone really nasty but they are doing their job and are very knowledgeable.. You need to get a working relationship with this individual. It may be during a 1-1 mtg or a team mtg. I had a case where we agreed to only talk about work and if there was an argument, we had a designated mediator who was a member of the team.
Hopefully, you will never have to work with this individual. This individual is irresponsible, dishonest, prejudiced. He/She hates you for race, gender, your youth, your future, etc. They will claim none the problems are theirs but all the solutions and ideas are theirs. They will put down everyone else.
Some of the tricks they will do is setup a mtg and forget to invite you or send out important information and forget to put you on the distribution list. They will allow the project to take a hit to blame you for it and claim success when it is fixed. I have seen them put the project in danger just to hurt an individual.
All you can do is:
1. make sure mgmt knows what is happening
2. document everything and keep it
3. work hard to finish your part of the project
4. transfer out


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Having witnessed Mark Richt's media briefing Tuesday in Athens, I was struck — not for the first time, and surely not for the last — at how resolutely positive this man is. No, things aren't going well, he conceded, but his Georgia Bulldogs "are battling as hard as you can battle."
And I thought, again not for the first time, that Mark Richt would be a mighty fine boss to have: Loyal, circumspect, unwilling to assess public blame.
Then I read the transcript of Paul Johnson's concurrent media briefing at Georgia Tech, thoughtfully provided by ace publicist and fellow Vinings dweller Dean Buchan, and this passage fairly leaped off the computer screen:
"There's no doubt about it. We have to get better [on defense]. In my mind, when you play the way we played on Saturday, everyone is accountable. The coaches, the players and I'm accountable because I'm the ultimate guy. I see guys not playing fast and not flying to the ball."
And I thought to myself, "Paul Johnson might not be the greatest boss, but he's exactly the sort of man you'd want running your business." He didn't candy-coat the Florida State effort by saying his guys made the stops when stops were needed. He said: "We have to get better."
Again, I'm not trying to suggest one style is better. Mark Richt has won two SEC titles at Georgia and was part of two national championship teams at FSU. He's a fine coach and a fine fellow. But this much I do know:
Mark Richt will have a hard time shuffling his staff no matter how this season plays out because that's the kind of guy he is. Paul Johnson won't find it so difficult to make changes if he determines change is needed. Because that's the kind of guy he is.
October 15th, 2009
1:48 am
and that's exactly why Paul Johnson has a chance to win a national title and why Mark Richt never will…
Like Meyer, Miles, Carroll, and Saban, Johnson is WILLING to do what it takes to win.
Mark Richt simply is not willing to do what it takes, whatever it takes.
This is why I am firmly in the Mark Richt must go camp, now.
And every member of Dawg Nation who wants a disciplined, smart, and WINNING football team should be, too.
Mark Richt is a guy who can steal a few SEC Titles when Ron Zook and Mike Shula are running teams in the SEC.
He is not the guy who can even beat frakking Lane Kiffin!!!
All of you people satiated with 10-win mediocrity and stupid, undiscplined football teams can have your Mark Richt.
Give me Paul Johnson or Chris Peterson or Brian Kelly… guys who can take chicken s–t and make Thanksgiving dinner out of it.
October 15th, 2009
1:50 am
one is a man and another want to be a soft priest. You want a man to run your program not a priest wannabe. Mark Richt is softer than tissue paper.
October 15th, 2009
1:53 am
Georgia is home to the best players like Texas, Florinda, and California but our priest can't manage to do any with it. Winning 10 games a season ain't jack crap with the kind of talent Georgia have.
October 15th, 2009
1:54 am
can't sleep because of our priest…very angry thinking about him!!!!
October 15th, 2009
1:54 am
I have insomnia brought on in this last month by… well, that's private.
What's your excuse, MBrad? Hehe.
October 15th, 2009
1:57 am
Amen & Halleluyah!
For old man gutter weasel Grinch & all his other aliases, suffer in the sewer,toad. BTW, ((((((((((45-42)))))))) BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!
October 15th, 2009
1:57 am
CMR might not want to shuffle the deck as far as the coaching staff, but when the deck keeps on giving you over 21, that's a bust in football as well as blackjack. Eventually, even Richt is going to want a new dealer.
You can understand why the masses want Richt to travel to the Georgia Dome and secure BVG, but I would suggest his Field of Dreams for a defensive solution lies at Turner Field, for at Turner Field you have a man of unique ability whose skill easily translates to defensive minded football.
No, not Bobby Cox. Greg Norton, whose skill of course is, even from the batter's box, having the unparalled ability to put defensive players directly in front of the ball so they can be successful.
CGN. That might be a win-win for two sports teams in Georgia.
October 15th, 2009
1:59 am
put my thoughts in another way:
Richt is a coach willing to excuse mediocrity in his coaches (Martinez and Bobo) and in his players (Cox) and has either lost his team (all of the indisciplined play in the last two years) or is simply unable or unwilling to correct it.
This paints a picture of a man who no longer deserves to coach a flagship football program, no matter what he's done in the past.
October 15th, 2009
2:02 am
Let us not talk falsely now, the hour is getting late.
G'night Mark.
October 15th, 2009
2:12 am
Paul Johnson has won national championships and knows what is required to attain that goal. I'm certain that he will make the right choices when they are necessary. In the meantime, we have to move forward and see how we play not only this Saturday, but the rest of the year as well. Georgia Tech is on the rise because of Paul Johnson and Radakovich's decision to make a hire that other AD's would not have had the courage to make.
Go to http://isportsweb.com for more Georgia Tech Football articles on the Virginia Tech game, as well as how to properly cheer at the game. Go Jackets!
October 15th, 2009
3:22 am
Cuttysark, glad you need to advise your fellow Tech fans as to when and how to cheer at a football game. Says a lot about the type of fans GT has if they can't figure that out.
October 15th, 2009
4:49 am
Johnson is a great coach..which is why he wont be at Tech for long.
October 15th, 2009
5:19 am
mark, congratulations you have finally exceeded in getting the bulldawg nation into a total uproar!
these continued attacks of mark richt and the georgia program has created a hysteria within the state unmatched by any other ajc writer including furman bisher in my long memory of following college football.
it is high time that everyone take a breathe before someone jumps over a cliff over georgia football.the world is not going to come to an end because of mark richt's football philosophy.
paul johnson does have a different method,that does not mean his way is the only one to achieve college football prominence.
even in the nfl, you have tom laundry and vince lonbardi,both winners,but different styles,not one style fits all.
mark richt for the very first time is facing a very difficult period and time will tell if his method works long term or not,but please lets just let the season unfold before we throw this guy to the wolves.
October 15th, 2009
5:19 am
Hey Slobber, can you imagine Johnson at Athens? With the talent we have? I guarantee you that our team would be better disciplined and ready to play although I'm still not convinced that the option would work in the SEC (see Yech vs LSU last year). But I think a lot of our problems would get fixed fast under Johnson. Let's hope CMR toughens up… NOW!
October 15th, 2009
5:22 am
I heard the Georgia coach was having a hard time deciding who he is sending to the Arthur Murray dance studio from his coaching staff. He is trying to get back on sports center as a dancing team.
October 15th, 2009
5:27 am
Let me begin by Thanking God and Greyhound that chan gomer gailey is gone forever. Hallleeeeeeeedamlooooyah!!!
Secondly, which coach is more like gomer…..Richt or Johnson??? That's right…Richt is almost a Gailey clone. Johnson is the anti-gomer.
Ugag seriously considered hiring chan gomer gailey before they hired Richt. Maybe this time after Johnson beats him a couple of more times they will fire Richt and get the real gomer. LOL
Paul Johnson is like a train…he will run over you…back up…and run over you again (and in ugag's case it is going to be again and again and again…)
October 15th, 2009
5:28 am
the option doesn't fit every program, especially those with enough talent to run a pro style O. if you have the right personnel then it works (UF runs a modified option successfully but it only works because of tebow and they don't run just the option). johnson seems to play the option almost exclusively although i havent seen enough of their games to know differently. for that reason johnson might be at tech for a while. if i were a dawg facing tech every year i would be more concerned about johnson in the next few years when he gets the players he thinks are ideal for his O instead of the leftovers from the prior coach. regardless, johnson is probably not going anywhere unless he does win a mnc.
October 15th, 2009
5:38 am
By my count, this is installment number 4 in the Mark Bradley lets stir up the rivalry saga. 1)Which coach is inspiring 2)Lets move the game to September in the Dome 3)Which defense is worse 4)Now which coach has backbone…….I love the way you think Mark……This should be eight or ten pages of fuel for the rivalry fires. And I will be hear reading all the foolish posts. Mark, I love the way you think.
October 15th, 2009
5:45 am
Bobby Cox has exemplified poor game management and under achievement for years and years. Let's give Coach Richt more than 6-10 games before declaring him a bust!
Many of you are kicking the man pretty hard right now while he's down; somehow I have the feeling the best of Mark Richt is about to show up starting this Saturday.
October 15th, 2009
5:49 am
I hope CMR is at uga for a verrryyyyy loooonnngggg time, LOL
October 15th, 2009
6:12 am
I can't believe that us dog fans actually thought we'd be better than last year after losing MS and KM. I hate seeing us get our butts handed to us as bad as anybody. We have already stunk up the joint at every game this year. Coach please get these 4 and 5 star recruits off the bench and like someone said in an earlier blog "play the spoiler" and look forward to next year. This one sucks!
October 15th, 2009
6:15 am
Mark: You're going to bed way too late (early). But the AJC probably lets you drift in the office about noon-ish. Right? Anyway, I think you're right-on about CMR v. CPJ. Nice guys usually finish last, or near the bottom. CMR is probably too many sins away from the priesthood, but there a plenty of Baptist churches looking for a good man. Let's have something about the baseball playoffs from you.
October 15th, 2009
6:27 am
Man, if you were lying awake at 2 am worried about a bunch of college kids who play football for your vicarious fulfillment, you should seriously get a life. Just because Mark Richt has the decency to not publicly upbraid his staff and players doesn't mean that he doesn't hold them accountable. Besides, Richt offered similar comments about himself, staff and players after the UT loss but that was conveniently overlooked.
October 15th, 2009
6:38 am
Bring on Kirby Smart as DC and show BOO BOO the door as well. Or…bring in Will Muschamp and show them all the door.
October 15th, 2009
6:39 am
..I believe Tom Landry and Vince Lombardi are both deceased – you need to come up with some current analogies if you want to use the NFL as an example.
October 15th, 2009
6:39 am
What about the UGA football teams suggests that they are well coached?
This will be the last year Richt is allowed to remain as head coach if staff changes are not made.
October 15th, 2009
6:40 am
…posters continue to bring up Muschamp as an alternative as either the DC or the HC? TX is a MUCH better job than any at UGA!!!!!
October 15th, 2009
6:45 am
Well Jonas – I guess we'll see if Coach Richt holds his staff accountable. However, regardless of what he does at the end of this season, the fact remains that he let Coach Martinez remain DC at least one year too long for the exact reasons pointed our by Mark in this article,to wit: It is difficult for him to replace someone in spite of their incompetence. As a result, we are looking at the worse defense at UGA in the modern era. This should have been fixed last year! Unacceptable.
October 15th, 2009
6:51 am
Okay, enough is enough. All you folks are forgetting the years when we were supposed to finish 3rd in the East and came away with the SEC trophy and a trip to New Orleans. I wish CMR would sign a lifetime contract at UGA. And by the way… this is no place for haters to comment. Gators eat boogers. If Tenn were playing the taliban, who in the hell do you pull for???
October 15th, 2009
6:52 am
Bugkiller, everyone's got an opinion, but your spelling is awful dude.
Why should we put any credibility in what you have to say? At least, Richt can spell.
October 15th, 2009
6:59 am
Mark, I agree with your assessment of the differing leadership styles in Johnson and Richt. Johnson has "edge", Richt does not. What that means in terms of wins and losses, I don't know. Obviously, things must change.
However, suggesting that Johnson is equal to or better than Richt, or for that matter,suggesting Tech and UGA are equal, is premature. Tech has a long way to go before they are on par with UGA. One win–a close one at that–doesn't parity produce. Tech plays in the ACC, a sub-par conference. Tech struggles there…help me, when did they last win an ACC title? Even on a bad year, like this one, Tech will struggle mightily to beat UGA. Last year's win was an aberration. UGA, even this year, will beat Tech and Johnson's high school offense run by the worst qb in football will take their rightful place beneath UGA in the hierarchy of college football.
October 15th, 2009
7:00 am
UGA has discovered that other teams can play a game it excelled at for decades–special tutors for academically unqualified players, recruiting five-star athletes, a pro-ball atmosphere, oodles of alumni cash, etc. Get used to mediocrity. Replacing a few coaches isn't going to change the future.
October 15th, 2009
7:00 am
Points scored by the Guru's offense:
Vs. South Carolina: 14,12,18,17,20,13,9
Vs. Tennessee: 14,14,18,19,9
Vs. Florida: 10,14,10,13,13,10
Is this what the Guru is paid over $2 million a year to do? As Lombardi said: "What the hell is going on out there?"
October 15th, 2009
7:03 am
OK all you Mark Richt haters, be careful what you wish for…
October 15th, 2009
7:05 am
The more I think about it…the fact that we are even having a discussion about the quality of the UGA program compared to the Tech program, is less a statement about the improvement of Tech, and more about the deterrioration of the UGA program this year. The only way such a discussion makes any sense is for UGA to descend into the mediocrity of the ACC and Ga Tech…which is, I'm sad to say, what appears to be happening in recent games, but only recent games. On the whole, these programs are not close to being equal.
October 15th, 2009
7:06 am
Everyone relax. I think we all need to realize that if D.Evans is stating in public that he is concerned about the football team, his REAL feelings are CONSIDERABLY more pointed. Nothing should be done right now. This season is in the books. It would not surprise me if notices have not already been issued to staff coaches advising them that they will not be offered contracts for the '09-'10 season, and that the UGA AA will assist them in locating new positions elewhere. The hard truth is that UGA has been walking this tightrope of falling off the cliff for several years, and somehow managed to survive. In '07 the team "caught lightening in a bottle," so to say. I would not put my hopes in such a similar scenario this year. Let the players currently playing play through the FL beatdown. Then the '10 season begins. Let the young guys play the entire month of November. They can get lots of good experience and set the table for a much improved next season. Yes, the program has won 10 games over the past few years, but often the losses were against teams that UGA measures it's program against, so the results are somewhat skewed. I have had this discussion with several "old line" UGA boosters and contributors in the past several days, and this is the message I am getting. They ALL acknowledge changes have been/are needed, and are watching carefully to see how the situation plays out. Should be an interesting December.
October 15th, 2009
7:13 am
Gt beat Ga last year 45-42 for the first time in 8 years an all of a sudden there the better program, they beat Fsu in a shootout an all of a sudden they ar BCs contenders I don't Get it . I admit Ga. has problems But until wich is probally never Tech wins at least A acc crown I cannot drink the koolaid. They will get beat this weekend an then maybe Mark you can write about the Falcons who have really impressed this year. God bless
October 15th, 2009
7:15 am
I don't hate Mark Richt. I love CMR and want him to stay for a VERY long time. But I realize he's got to wake up and face the facts. Numbers don't lie. We're the most "outcoached" team in the BCS. Barely 500 and unranked for a major football power in the SEC. What's wrong with this picture? It's not talent … it's coaching … Martinez, Bobo and Fabris all need to go and wipe the slate clean. New blood, fire and passion at Georgia is what's drastically neede. I'm not so upset at the fact that we've lost and are losing. I'm upset at the way we are losing and upset at how little concern CMR seems to be expressing about losing. I'd be as made as Hades and I'd light a fire so big under my coaches that it could be seen all the way to Gainesville, Florida. What's it going to take to get some fire in CMR?
October 15th, 2009
7:23 am
October 15th, 2009
7:24 am
Generally, the mindset of hardcore fans who post on blogs is mystifying. With coaches, its strictly "what have you done for me lately?" and "lately" means last week. After LSU humiliated Tech in front of a home town crowd (a mere 9 months ago), PJ wasn't seen as the second coming of Lombardi. Contrary to the impression created by the posts here, GT has not dominated anyone worthy this year, besides North Carolina. Whipping hapless MS State and eeking out a win against FSU (clearly in disarray) doesn't warrant installation in the Coaches Hall of Fame. Why UGA fans are slobbering with envy over PJ is, again, mystifying. The so-called Bulldog Nation (stretching all the way from north of Jacksonville to south of Chattanooga) would be in an uproar if our team let FSU score over 40 points and happened to win just because they scored last. I liked the comment that PJ has "won championships". So had Jim Donnanl.
October 15th, 2009
7:27 am
How much does it cost to fire Mark Richt? Where will the money come from?
October 15th, 2009
7:28 am
I don't hate Richt. I just would like to see an offense that can score against someone other than cupcakes. Offense was his forte", was it not? I think his offense is a finesse offense that just not work against good teams except for an occasional outburst.
October 15th, 2009
7:30 am
phil fulmer is looking for a job. then again, there's no difference between fulmer and richt; it's the same journey! enjoy your lonely descent to the bottom dawgs!
October 15th, 2009
7:35 am
Paul Johnson may have an offence but he sure as hell don't have a defence.i thank we will all find out this weekend what kind of coach he really is.I look for tech to get blown out by V Tech.You can' win games with the caliber of a team like V tech without a strong defence and spec teams.
October 15th, 2009
7:35 am
[...] Mark Bradley of the AJC writes that change will be tough for Mark Richt, but not for Paul Johnson. [...]
October 15th, 2009
7:40 am
Correct-a-mundo about Richt, but maybe a little off base with your assessment of Johnson's oh so brilliance, self-deprecation, self-critique and inner questioning. Are you kidding me? Take it from this huge Jackets fan, This guy is the poster-boy for "my-brilliant-schemes-or-the-highway" mentality. He makes Spurrier look almost down right modest! Look I wants to see Tech win as much as possible, but Pluueese enough with the fawning over CPJ brilliance and coaching style, ok? Hey, we're in year 2 now, Gailey's gone, the deicision is made, Johnson HAS the job. Yes I hope he's successful for MY team as heck….but let's be truthful…This guy IS ego-in-shorts-with-a-whistle.
October 15th, 2009
7:40 am
You sound like Chris Boggs. Go ahead and ride the Ga. Tech bus while it's rolling but, when it hits a pothole you'll be one of the first to jump off.


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That's fricken hilarious. Chuck is comfortable in front of the camera so if you give him a fixed scenario with generic lines he can pull it off pretty well. I don't know why they don't use this method with more athletes, they are not actors and outside Bas Rutten and a few others, really can't act. Couture is a perfect example of this, but he can give good interviews and decent commentary so directors need to put him in the right almost "fail proof" scenario. And who doesn't love Chuck!
Gotta love Chuck. He will always be my favorite fighter. Great post!
Who the F**** drinks Miller anyway? DUmb rednecks who dont know about beer?
Hey, at least he's cashing in on something profitable. Glad to see Chuck being successful outside of the cage. Miller is one of my favorite brewski's. I always order a Keg of that with my dudes before big UFC events. I'm 25, and Native American. So if it's only for "rednecks"…well then i'll join them too! because rednecks are some crazy/fun bastards. Hahaha.


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Barile, Xavier J., b. 1891 d. 1981
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Collection Summary: Reel 1408, frames 1-912: Twenty-two letters and postcards; photographs of Barile, of his family, his art classes and his work; 40 sketches and a sketchbook; a 1965 calendar with notes; catalogs; clippings; teaching brochures; and 30 newsletters by Barile "La Voix de L'Artiste," and "A Collection of Art News and Views."
Reel 1408, frames 913-1235, and reel 1409: biographical data; correspondence, including seven letters from John Sloan, one from Reginald Marsh and one from Leo Lentelli; notes, personal documents; original prints; sketchbooks; scrapbooks; photographs of Barile and of him with his art classes, and photographs of his paintings; photographs of the 1927 and 1929 Kit Kat Ball; reproductions of his cartoons and paintings; exhibition catalogs and announcements; publicity material; and clippings.
Biographical/Historical Note: Painter, printmaker, and instructor; New York, N.Y. Born 1891 in Italy. Barile was an early student of John Sloan and his first monitor at the Art Students League, 1914. He was active in the WPA Fine Art Project. Directed Barile Art School, 1919-1939; head of Art Department, Peublo Junior College, 1939-1945.
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Word of Mouth: PDQ Bread
PDQ Bread, noun: General term for breads that can be quickly made in about an hour by using baking soda and/or baking powder as the leavening. "PDQ" stands for "Pretty Darned Quick"!
Quick breads are a revelation for those of us who struggle with yeast but love making fresh bread at home. What's your favorite kind of PDQ bread?
PDQ breads are "quick" in two senses: the batter can be mixed in a matter of minutes and the loaves can be baked off right away. All you do is gently stir the liquids into the dry ingredients, pour the batter into a loaf pan, and bake until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. With no time spent kneading or waiting for dough to rise, we can have a loaf of bread ready to eat by the time we finish making dinner!
These breads are also quick in that they get eaten just about as fast as you make them. They can be sweet or savory, plain or filled with fruits, nuts, cheese, and other add-ins. Because they're made quickly and use baking soda or powder as the leavening, PDQ breads have a very tender, nearly cake-like crumb. The addition of eggs, dairy, and sugar also ensures a moist, rich loaf.
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My favorite PDQ bread will always be Beer Bread. It's quick, easy, and so very, very tasty. There are multiple recipes around... search one out and try it!
My current favorite is Mark Bittman's "Quick Whole Wheat and Molasses Bread"
YUM. It is excellent when slightly toasted and covered in peanut butter, jam, honey, ice cream, you name it. I use fat free yogurt and tell myself it's good for me.
zucchini bread. it isn't really "bread" bread, more of a sweet treat bread, but as long as you have banana bread up there....
Most of my PDQ breads are sweet breakfast style breads, but my favorites are definitely banana bread (adding chocolate chips is always a good idea here) zucchini bread, and my absolute favorite is almond poppyseed.
Yeah, Stone Maison! I second Beer Bread. We'd always whip it up in college with leftover, stale, cheap beer and it still managed to impress everyone with its buttery goodness.
This bread from Eating Well is really great. I used whole fat yogurt (that's what I had) and it turned out delicious.
I second the zucchini bread and the banana bread! but no nuts!! :)
My favorite is Pumpkin, some people consider it seasonal, but I will eat that stuff year-round.
I too love pumpkin bread and banana bread but am a fan of any type of quick bread. I haven't made zucchini bread yet this year-zucchini muffins, yes, but bread, no. You just gave me an idea...
Can you post a good beer bread recipe?
My favorite is peanut butter banana bread from this old cookbook I have from the seventies called "Quick Breads" by Nitty Gritty Productions.
Recently I also made Mark Bittman's Boston Brown Bread from his vegetarian cookbook. It is traditionally served with baked beans. You used to be able to get this brown bread in a can. Bittman's recipe tasted JUST like it! Very nostalgic for me.
My Mom's recipe for banana nut bread, with good black walnuts :D
Zach: Here is my favorite Beer Bread </a href> recipe.
I also really enjoy this Molasses Bread </a href>from the NY Times; sweet, nutty, fast as all get-out, what could be better?
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I want to see a good beer bread recipe too. I have never had any luck with bread.
eprewitt... good looking recipe. The picture looks *exactly* like I remember my last loaf. Also, I found the comments to be spot on.
Megbot.. look around. I still see brown bread in the can. Good molasses flavor I loved as a kid. And yes, we ate it with baked beans. In fact, I think you'll find it near the baked beans in the store.
Yep, B&M brand Boston Brown Bread with raisins, in a can. Still available. I like it toasted with butter--yum! My kids loved it when they were little.