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During this past year of my commute, I became a devoted admirer of audio books. Most recently I am reminded of how wonderful they can be while listening to Susanna Clarke's Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell, read by Simon Prebble. However, I do not enjoy just any old audio book: There are many that I started and disliked so much that I stopped listening to them. I try to keep my ears to the ground (ha!) for recommendations, and I scour metafilter and similar sites to see what other people like, but it comes down to a question of taste.
Any economics student knows that taste is elusive when it comes to making accurate predictions: What is brilliant and wonderful to one person is awful to another, and it is perniciously difficult to know what will sell successfully. To add variables unique to me, I usually do not want to listen to titles I have already read, and although I am interested in a broad range of topics, there are some I'm decidedly less interested in. The self-help genre, for instance, which includes many titles that regularly top the best seller lists for audio, does not entice me. I also refuse to listen to anything abridged. But rather than describe my audio book tastes in theoretical terms, I'll give some examples:
American Pastoral by Philip Roth, narrated by Ron Silver
The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien, narrated by Rob Inglis
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time by Mark Haddon, narrated by Jeff Woodman
Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin, narrated by Suzanne Toren
Animals Make us Human by Temple Grandin, narrated by Catherine Johnson
1776 by David McCullough, narrated by the author
Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton, narrated by Dick Hill
American Gods by Neil Gaiman, narrated by George Guidall
Now, I think this problem has broad implications. I must not be the only person reluctant to pay for a service such as Audible, for example, when I can't get a sense of what I'm getting into beforehand. It is somewhat annoying in this age of convenience to track down the CD version at the library (and I work in a library) only to discover I don't like it, but I will continue to do this unless I am certain I will enjoy a certain purchase.
Netflix and Amazon grapple with this constantly -- Netflix being so obsessed that they made a competition and awarded $1 million for the creation of a recommendation system, recall -- and readers' advisory services at libraries are also meant to assist those in similar situations. Gnod is another attempt. Not having had much luck with these services, I reluctantly continue to depend on the time-consuming process of trial and error. And unfortunately I don't have an alternative to this -- only a description of a need, in case anyone listening.

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A few days ago, Gorify posted an army of links to scary Easter eggs. I saved a few of my favourites and did a search of my own to bring you this collage.
Sources from left to right:
Skull-A-Day Skull Egg
SeanKreynolds Frankenstein Monster Egg
photorelativity Xray Egg
B_Zedan Zombie Chicken Egg
gotbaby Eyeball Egg
That Bastard Tara Zombie Eggs
WonderDookie Zombie Egg
Since the x-ray egg isn't a real egg (it's completely computer generated), I'm going to say the zombie in the bottom right is my favourite.
UPDATE: Only ONE Underbiter post left before this mini contest is over. Submit your questions about the Underbiter characters to me (email, comment or tweet) to be published here and you have a chance to get a small treat in the mail.
Be sure to enter your email properly if you're hoping to win (so I can contact you)!
And to be fair, the completely unbiased Yetch will be choosing the winners based on a) originality/interest and b) if the question leads to interesting tidbits of background information.
See the full post for more details.
Dimly is a dreamer with a short attention span. He can be nibbling on a flower petal one second, then running across the lawn - mouth open - chasing after dandelion fluff in the breeze. A moment later, he'll change directions again barrelling after a passing car.
Dimly is outside most of the time. He loves the feeling of grass and earth, so his time spent in the house is brief. Have you ever vacuumed, going from one side of the house to the other, and by the time you get back to where you started, there's dirt or crumbs? That's Dimly, dashing through the room.
Dimly can sometimes be drawn out of hiding with a flashlight or a mirror; like a cat, he'll chase a bouncing spotlight (unless another Underbiter stops him). You might also catch a glimpse of him on a windowsill some rainy afternoon looking out and up to the sky.
Favourite foods include all types of plants and string.
Splink tends to keep to himself, rarely making a noise or a fuss.
He's one of the Underbiters I see the least. In fact, I've only spotted him twice. Both times it looked like he was floating, but that could be my imagination. He's so quick it's hard to tell. His shimmering green colour adds to the illusion as well.
Splink likes to eat things that 'make stuff go'. Keys, remote controls, the prongs on electrical plugs, and ON buttons being his favourites. He might also be to blame for mornings when I start my car and the gas gauge is somehow near empty when I know it should be almost full (of course, I have my suspicions that Yetch might actually be behind that).
I'm positive Splink is responsible for the switch on my air purifier suddenly not working. I swear I can hear his gurgly little giggle every time I turn the control and nothing happens.
I'm not sure why an artist would refer to himself as "Ego". Maybe to convince other people he's confident in his work (which would be overcompensating), or maybe he's pompous in real life and his friends call him that. Hopefully there's an entirely different reason, because while I think his chosen nom de plume has much to be desired, his artwork is a heck of a lot of fun.
Ego is an artist in his 30's from Seattle, which is where you'll find this great door (pictured left). I wouldn't mind having something similar on my office wall.
So what else do I know about Ego? He has an account on Deviant Art where he refers to himself as Lord Ego (*raises eyebrow*) and a blog simply named EGO's Artsy Stuff.
He's heavily into the skater culture, works at a tattoo shop, and is a vegan. That's about it, really.
More art below.
Despite the glitches I've been encountering on twitter (like waking up to find all my previous posts have vanished), I still think it's a great resource. For example, I never would have encountered King Unicorn, and I would have completely missed his tweet this morning linking to this trailer for the new Secret World video game.
I'm not too interested in the game, but King Unicorn had promised inspiration waited at the end of the link and he was right. That's where I saw this beastie (pictured right).
Nasty little devil, isn't he? What a great face.
I shouldn't be surprised. If anyone knows creepy creatures, it's King Unicorn.
I honestly don't know much about Gruff. She's the most elusive of all The Underbiters I've encountered thus far.
I get the sense she doesn't approve of the others revealing their existence to me, and she was one of the last ones in this group to do so.
The only reason I know about her is because she likes to gloat. She'll wait for me, perched on the overturned bag of garbage in the kitchen.
Or she'll sit at the end of the hallway, metal screws poking from her mouth; screws that no doubt belonged to a hinge somewhere in the house. She likes taking the ones from the hinges because I get mad when the cupboard comes off in my hand or the front door won't open properly.
Knowing how much she loves the taste of metal, I have to admire the fact that she's able to sit there in the hallway for so long with the screws in her mouth. Such self-discipline.
So what are these Underbiters?
Have you ever been surprised to find a hole in your sock, or tears in the garbage bag, or frayed wires for your stereo speakers? Before you blame bad luck, poor craftsmanship or the family pet, consider the possibility that you have Underbiters living in your house.
This group of generally benign creatures are a band of mischief makers with a penchant for chewing.
While they prefer to avoid humans, they are drawn to our belongings (which may explain their migration from the forest and countryside to urban dwellings). Tree branches might offer a solid crunch and leaves vary from velvety to crisp, but there is a certain satisfaction to chomping down on the manufactured products of man.
Many of you have already seen the Alfred Hitchcock's 'The Birds' Barbie. I know it's old news, but I still wanted to talk about the finer points of the doll.
My favourite aspect of this toy is how Barbie seems unaffected by the brutal attack of crows. She's in a stylish pose, her hair is perfect despite the ordeal and she's even managed a half smile for the camera.
Is she waving at us or trying to get the bird off her head? I swear she's waving. It's like she's pretending the birds are accessories she picked out that morning. "Oh hi! Just on my way to get some milk. What's that? Oh the birds! Yes, yes. Doesn't their licorice black colour just pop against the green material? Gotta run!"
I am pleased as poisoned punch to announce Dave the Dead - whom I've blogged about in the past - finally has his own blog. It's called The Shadow Farm, home to the most wonderful creatures.
Most of the handmade haunting props in his yearly display would be equally at home in an art gallery. Dave is a modest artist brimming with talent:
I have been an avid Halloween yard haunter for many years. As my hobby has grown, I have developed a taste for eccentric characters and deep backstories. I have learned a ton since I first decided to build my own scary stuff, and have attempted to take my building to a new artistic level with each new piece.
If it were possible to run on the Internet, I'd tell you to hustle your way over to his blog. You won't be disappointed. And tell him I sent you. *wink*
He will quickly become a household name amongst horror fans and dark artists.
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Sunday, August 29, 2004JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (August 29, 2004) - Despite the unfavorable elements, 158 fans came out to support the East Tennessee State University women's soccer team in their first regular season home game against the Winthrop Eagles at Liberty Bell Field on Sunday afternoon. The Bucs won the game by a score of 3-0 and earned their first shut out of the season. The first half was scoreless despite the Bucs eight shots on goal, while the Bucs held the Eagles to only three in the first half. "In the first half we battled through the elements and first game jitters, but as the game went on we gained composure and got back to our system," said head coach Heather Henson. Junior Erin Ashton (New Bern, N.C.) would put the first tally on the scoreboard as she beat the Winthrop defender and get her shot in on the left back post 5:10 into the second half. Ashton's game-winning goal was unassisted. The teams battled in the field for possession, but ETSU was able to put pressure on Winthrop in the middle and attacking thirds to add two more goals. Freshman Katie O'Bryan (Hampton, Va.) would score the first of those goals just prior to the 79th minute of play. O'Bryan's first goal of the season and as a Buc, was assisted by Alexandra Schwark (Strongsville, Ohio), who crossed the ball to her in front of the left side of goal, O'Bryan then made the shot for the goal. Just under five minutes later, at 83:02 into the game, the final goal by Catherine Olsen (Thurmont, Md.) would score from a pass by Ashton in the center of the park. Christine Parks (Annapolis, Md.) (1-0-0) made her first appearance in goal for the Bucs, posting two saves and earning the win in the shut out, while Vanessa Kreider (0-1-0) made five saves and was dealt the loss for the Eagles. "Chrissy was aggressive off her line, and that is what we like to see in our goalkeepers," said Henson. The Bucs recorded 16 total shots and held the Eagles to only five shots in the game. Henson commented, "Overall we did a good job defensively holding Winthrop's shots on goals down, and several of our players were given good regular season minutes to prepare for future games." The Bucs continue regular season action as they travel to Cookeville, Tenn. to face Tennessee Tech. this Friday, Sept. 3 at 3:00 p.m. before returning home to host UNC Asheville on Monday, Sept. 6 at 7:00 p.m.
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Of calm and unruffled demeanor, enigmatic, with folded hands and a small, wise smile. Cloudless and still, the surface of a lake turned to a mirror. A woman who has embraced and transcended life's petty battles and griefs. A monarch whose power is presumed unquestioned. A prospect in which there is no hint or warning of catastrophe.
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Round 17 - India 26-28 October 2012
Venue:New Delhi
Circuit Length:5.125 Km
Lap Record:1:27.249 = 211.463 km/h, Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull Renault) 2011
2011 ResultsPole Position: Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull Renault); 1:24.178 = 219.178 km/h
1st: Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull Renault) 1:30.35.002 (av. race speed = 203.513 km/h)
2nd: Jenson Button (McLaren Mercedes), 8.433s behind
3rd: Fernando Alonso (Ferrari), 24.301s behind
Fastest Lap: Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull Renault); 1:27.249 = 211.463 km/h on lap 60
Wouldn't it be nice, for once, to turn the spotlight on one of the unsung heroes of F1? It's not all about the Vettels, Webbers and Alonsos of this world: there are 24 drivers out there, after all, and this weekend one of them will enjoy his moment in the sun – or the haze, as the case may be. That's Narain Karthikeyan, the sole Indian driver in Grand Prix racing, who revelled in the moment last year when his HRT took to the Buddh International Circuit in front of an adoring home crowd.
"I've got great memories from last year's Grand Prix as I had a great weekend; the car was good and we were quick," says 35-year-old Karthikeyan, who made his F1 debut in 2005 with Jordan. "I hope this year things go even better and I can dedicate it to the fans who are showing me so much support. I can't wait to get out on track!" Narain took a five-place grid penalty last year for baulking Michael Schumacher in Q1 but went on to finish 17th, albeit three laps down. His best result in 15 starts this year was 15th in Monaco.
Last year, of course, it WAS all about Vettel as Seb claimed a splendid hat-trick in Buddh's inaugural event: pole, race win and fastest lap – which he knocked off on his 60th and final tour despite numerous 'phone calls' from pit lane telling him to cool it. "I loved the track layout last year, but not just because I won the race," said Vettel this week. "There is a lot of elevation change around the lap which adds to the fun, from as much as 8% downhill and up to 10% uphill; it's like a roller coaster! It really has emerged as one of the most challenging circuits on the calendar for the drivers."
Buddh may well be Hermann Tilke's masterpiece – that is, until we get to Austin, which is likely to match the Indian track and become an instant classic. One of Buddh's outstanding features is the long back straight which, unusually, dips in the middle, and where the cars are at full throttle for 15 seconds. The second half of the lap is a challenging series of interlinked corners, the stand-out being the long double right-hander at Turns 10-11. With the elevation changes that make life interesting in the cockpit, Buddh is already a favourite. Just ask Jenson Button.
"There are a couple of unusual factors," says the McLaren star who was second to Vettel last year. "Firstly, the approaches to Turns 3 and 4 are incredibly wide – almost like a motorway – in order to stimulate different lines into the corner and encourage overtaking. I hear that's an element that'll be carried over to the new track at Austin, too. Secondly, the combination of Turns 10 and 11 is also pretty special – it's a huge, bowl-shaped double-apex right-hander, a bit like Spoon at Suzuka. It's unusual for a new circuit to have such fast corners, and it's really enjoyable when you get the car hooked up through there – the lateral g feels great."
Teammate Lewis Hamilton had an unhappy first Indian outing. Not only did he suffer that grid penalty, his race was marred by one of his 2011 Groundhog Day clashes with Felipe Massa's Ferrari just before half-distance and he finished down in seventh. That didn't stop him loving the place: "It has more in common with a great track like Spa than it does with any number of the more modern places we visit," he says. "And that's because it's got an incredible flow – basically, from Turn 4, a wide-apex right-hander that sweeps downhill, the track is just a series of fast, rolling curves which really allow you to put the car absolutely on the limit." And that, of course, is the definition of a Grand Prix driver's trade.
Mark Webber inherited a front row start when Lewis Hamilton was pinged three grid places for ignoring yellow flags in practice, but the Australian didn't have the straight-line speed to repel Jenson Button's McLaren or Fernando Alonso's Ferrari and came home fourth. "The track is similar to Korea with mainly long straights in sector 1 followed by a very busy sector 2 and 3, so we need to get the balance right between downforce and top speed," says Mark. The title is almost certainly out of reach for Webber but he's just a point behind Hamilton and only 15 behind third-placed Kimi Raikkonen.
Mark's compatriot Dan Ricciardo qualified 21st and finished 18th behind then-teammate Karthikeyan at Buddh last year and will hope for better things in the Toro Rosso, which he has taken to three consecutive points finishes in the last three outings. Dan sits three points behind Jean-Eric Vergne as he and 'JEV' tussle over bragging rights within the team.
Of the drivers making their first acquaintance with Buddh, it's probably Romain Grosjean who will attract most attention. He was there last year, but in a watching role, and of course first laps have not been his forte this year. "I've been my own worst enemy at times this season, but hopefully now we can put it behind us and move forwards," says the Lotus man, who was noticeably restrained last time out in Korea.
Grosjean also offers an interesting insight into first-time tracks: "With all the data we have today we know more about what we need to do in the corners; things like what brake pressure to use on approach, how much throttle to use on exit, how much speed you can carry through the mid-phase of the corner… all this can be looked at with your engineer in advance. In a way it's easy when you know to use exactly 80 bar of pressure on the brakes or 80% of lift on the throttle for example. You take this information with you on a lap and you know how the car should behave." Would, could, should…
If there was one criticism of the track last year it was the common complaint at modern F1 venues: the lack of overtaking. Officials have moved to address that problem by changing the DRS zones. In addition to the one that runs along the start-finish straight, the second one, on the long drag between Turns 3 and 4, has been extended by 80 metres. Pirelli will take the same tyre choice as last year, P Zero Silver (hard) and Yellow (soft), though the compounds are generally softer across the range this season.


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Four Gaithersburg residents will have a day in court after police say they went on a one-day crime spree, breaking into homes and stealing items out of about ten cars.
At 7:05 a.m. June 1, police officers from both Gaithersburg and Montgomery County responded to the 200 block of Hutton Street for the report of a residential burglary. The burglars took TVs and other electronics from the home. That same day at 10:02 p.m., an attempted residential burglary was reported in the 200 block of Rolling Road when a homeowner reported that someone opened the front door to a home there but was confronted by a dog and fled in a vehicle.
Also that day, reports were made for theft from about ten vehicles in the community.
During the investigation, 18-year-old Brandon Lee Anderson of Hutton Street, 20-year-old Alexander Cesar Cruz of Gaither Street, 21-year-old Ebrima Marong Jawara of Anna Court and a juvenile male of Anna Court were identified by police as being involved in the crimes. Some of the stolen items were found by police at pawn shops and tracked to the four charged, according to Gaithersburg City Police Officer Dan Lane, who said that witnesses also helped in the investigation.
On June 27, warrants were issued and police arrested the four on June 28. After the arrest, police recovered property belonging to the victims of the residential burglaries and others, Lane said.
Anderson and Jawara were issued 24 charges including first-degree burglary, theft and rogue and vagabond. Anderson was released July 2 on a $25,000 bond and Cruz was released on $20,000 bond June 28.
Cruz was initially held at the Montgomery County Detention Center on a $20,000 bond; he was released July 1. He faces 23 charges including theft, burglary, rogue and vagabond and conspiracy charges.
The juvenile was released into his parents' custody.
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Which hole at Wills is the "most Worthy Ace"? Not the easiest or the most difficult, but difficult and equally fair (or unfair) to righties and lefties.
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Garmin 3D Traffic The nüvi 2555LMT features free lifetime traffic updates using Garmin's 3D Traffic service, which is more expansive and timely than ever. 3D Traffic incorporates data from active devices on the road, historical traffic patterns, and other factors like construction, concerts, and sporting events to give you a comprehensive look at congestion in most metropolitan areas. Best of all, you won't have to pay a penny more for this service over the life of your nüvi. Easy-to-follow guidance Take in the action on the the nüvi 2555LMT's generous 5" touchscreen display you can choose either portrait or landscape orientation to suit your needs. You get maps of the entire U.S., plus most of Canada, Mexico, and several Caribbean islands, along with over 8 million points of interest for stopping points for everything from a bite to eat to emergency services. You can add custom points of interest to quickly locate special out-of-the-ordinary stopping points. You'll have Lane Assist to guide you through interchanges, plus text-to-speech voice prompts that announce actual street names at turns. In select instances, the screen will split automatically to give you a photoReal view of the junction so you'll have a clear picture of the next maneuver. Product Highlights:portable GPS navigatornüMaps Lifetime download card (receive up to 4 map updates per year without additional fees)includes Garmin 3D Traffic receiver for free lifetime traffic infosuction-cup windshield mountJPEG picture viewer and audiobook playercradle, car power adapter, mini-USB cable and built-in rechargeable battery with up to 2.5 hours of lifeNavigation features:5" (480 x 272 pixels) display with touchscreen control8 million points of interest (allows custom points of interest)preloaded with maps for the United States and Puerto Rico, plus most of Canada, Mexico, Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, and Bahamastext-to-speech voice prompts announce actual road names at turnstrafficTrends provides routes based on actual historic travel times due to daily trafficlane assistance and junction viewspeed limit indicatorbuilt-in travel kit including world clock, measurement converters, alarm clock, calculator, and moremulti-destination routing: route optimizationtransport modes: auto, pedestrianExpandability:microSD card slotOther features and specs:dimensions: 5-7/16"W x 3-5/16"H x 5/8"Dweight: 6.8 oz.warranty: 1 yearOur 60-day money-back guarantee Who needs a portable navigator? Portable GPS puts you in touch with the world when you're on the road. Tap the restaurant icon, and it asks you what kind of food you're looking for. Type in "Mexican," and you're eating a burrito before you know it. A portable navigator not only gets you to your destination, it can also find museums, theaters, and other spots along the way. Many navigators receive traffic reports, so you can avoid jams. Other cool features range from hands-free calling to 3D graphics and lane guidance. Best of all, you can move a portable easily from car to car, a big plus for multi-car families. Garmin nüvi® 2555LMT Reviews Average Customer Review: 19 reviews Review this product Submit a review and then enter to win a $350 rewards card Filter by rating: 5 Star: (0) 4 Star: (0) 3 Star: (0) 2 Star: (0) 1 Star: (0) Review this product: Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences about this product. Please be sure to focus your comments on the product itself. 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Enter the URL of your YouTube™ video review or product demonstration. e.g., "http://www.youtube.com/v/o79TWHh598U" 500 characters left Pros 500 characters left Cons * Agree to Terms By checking this box you agree your review becomes the property of Crutchfield, that you are over 18 years of age, that you own or have owned this product, and that you are located within the United States or its territories. Please see our Review Guidelines for more information. We reserve the right (but are not obligated to) review all submissions and edit or remove any review in any manner which we deem necessary. Your review should be posted within seven days. Garmin 2555LMT Written By Brian H, Anaheim, CA on Sunday, January 27, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I have also had Nuvi 1370 and I think the software interface of 1370 is easier to use. But I welcome the newer interface of 2555LMT, though. In the two week of using the 2555LMT, I have experienced one software glitch -- the unit was still functioning but the street map was gone, and just the background remained. I had to do a forced shut down and reboot. Was this review helpful? Yes No What were they thinking? No instruction booklet! Written By Dis Satisfied, New Orleans, LA on Saturday, December 01, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Garmin sells sophisticated product & provides no guidance on how to use it. To get an instruction booklet one has to go to Garmin's site, dig around for manuals, dig around for model #, & then print 30+ pages of type so small that a phone book at fifty feet would seem legible. And then the guidance is opaque. Try to find how to not go in the interstate between 2 places. Last I checked, people were not born with Garmin-speak. 3 out of 12 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Garmin 2555 Written By Fred, Chicago, Il on Friday, October 26, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) The Garmin 2555 is excellent. It was very useful on a recent trip. The traffic updates helped avoid problems. 2 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Garmin Nuvi 10 Stars Written By _Brent_, Kamuela, Hawaii on Thursday, October 11, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I am very impressed with the Garmin. I live on a very large island which is somewhat rural and very remote at times. I sometimes ride thru areas where cellphones do not work or have marginal coverage. My Garmin Nuvi on the other hand always works, even in those areas where you might think reception would be a problem. If you want a great GPS with lots of great features then buy this one. Trust me from first hand experience when I say that cellphones with GPS features can not compare when you get out to the fringe areas. Pros: Very bright display when using in daytime, Speed limit feature which posts all local speed limits along your route while at the same time indicating your actual speed, Saved locations feature Cons: None that I can think of. 5 out of 5 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No great gps for my needs Written By bill, fort wayne,in on Saturday, September 22, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) 2555lmt.......car has blue tooth so this unit w/o was just fine. Am satisfied with all aspects after my first long trip to the east coast using it. The only confusion was getting started out of the box. Directions are barely ok. First thing is to charge it......they don't tell you but all you have to do is plug into your pc and let it charge that way! No, you don't have to drive around with it plugged into car outlet.Next, be sure to follow instructions to get into Garmin website, get their software to access the updates for unit software and maps. It might help to speed things up if you are online with a direct line vs wyfi which may be slower. It takes a bit of time to download map updates. Very satisfied with overall performance for a midline unit. Just be sure to go through the basic set up for your preferences and double check them before you take off. i.e. routing fastest, shortest etc .....and avoid tolls or not etc ....... This will make a big difference in the way it routes you: time and distance. Pros: screen size; calculation speed; recalculation speed; accuracy, options for screen info displays........example is "altitude" not needed but enjoyed using it going through mountains etc. ; speed limit indicator is a nice check along the way......eta and miles to destination is also great Cons: none.........except the startup out of the box could be explained much better........a new user wants to be sure they are doing things correctly and other comments read indicated to be sure to do your charging and updates first before use.........no problems after that......a great unit on the road 12 out of 12 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Much to Like! Written By Leslie, Southlake, TX on Friday, September 07, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Bought this model to replace an outdated Magellan and did a lot of research prior to the purchase. Had a bit of trouble downloading the Garmin plug-in to update the maps but was successful once I switched my computer browser to Internet Explorer from Google Chrome. Map and software updates were quick and smooth, and I especially like the Lifetime Updater from Garmin which notifies you when updates are available. My first use was on a cross-country trip of more than 3,000 miles. I saved several of my destinations to the unit prior to departing, which saved a lot of time. Display is great and the menus are very intuitive. One thing to watch for: on a road with two or more highway designations, it sometimes displays/announces only one, which may not be the one you're looking for or expecting. However, it routed me correctly 99% of the time. The only exception was in the Texas Panhandle, where it tried to divert me from the main highway onto side roads before rejoining the highway. Text to voice quality is good and lane designations are very helpful. ETAs (excluding stops) were pretty accurate. Overall, a winner--I would definitely buy this model again. Pros: Display, quick route calculation (and recalculation in event of changes), lane assist, posted speed limit display. Cons: Sometimes displays only one highway designation on roads where two or more numbered highways share a stretch of road. 6 out of 6 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No First road trip Written By john t, Chattanooag tn on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This is the first unit I have ever owned, so that's why I gave it 4 stars rather than 5 because I have nothing to compare it to, and I assume this is not the best. the unit works very well, saved us in st louis and springfield IL one way streets. It notifies you in plenty of time for exits, turns ect. When you search for a food service It does not want to go much more than mile or two from where you are....we new the name of it but not the address, there for it would not show up..to far away? maybe need to play with it more. Would certainly recomend it..maybe buy the one with out lifetime traffic for less. 5 inch screen is the way to go in a suv. I also wonder how they obtain food, gas, hotel information...we would drive by a gas station and nuvi didn't acknowledge it, nothings perfect. Pros: acurate, timley, easy to use Cons: not much, see review 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Solid GPS Written By cs2718, Winston Salem, NC on Sunday, July 29, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Overall, this is a good product. The screen is big and easy to read, and the unit is easy to use and accurate most of the time. The majority of inaccuracies have been in the side of a street that a given address is on, or with new detours (which is not surprising.) It is also odd that the internal database lacks government offices, like the DMV, and the search mechanism can be slow. The traffic radio is impressive is picking up congestion, but the detours the unit builds can be a little odd. Still, this is a GPS that I would recommend and purchase again. 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Amazing generation upgrade Written By Randy B., Vergas, MN on Wednesday, July 18, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I'm also a 2450LMT user and at first the 2555LMT support screens felt forgien, but as I use it daily the comfort was soon gained. The unit's increased amount of saved planned or scenario trips above ten in memory is a great addition. It's a great work tool and has not let me down. Pros: The split screen on advanced lane change is super and it stays on much longer to provide advanced warning.. It seems to have a better satelitte reception in busy cities with less display lag. It recalculates route changes rapidly when you encounter road detours. The alternative detour feature is nice with it's time impact. The trip review selection below the trip map line by line with times is nice for planning and forecasting to our Motorcaoch passengers. Cons: The trip hi-lighted roadway when mulitple way points are entered shows only next way point highway hi-light and not all the way to the final destination. I wish there was a way to include the actual time and arrival time on a dashboard as the 2450LMT allowed. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Nice Unit Written By Brian, NW Ohio on Tuesday, July 17, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I had been eyeing this unit for some time and with a trip coming up and $20 price drop finally broke down and bought it. This is my first GPS, I bought it based on reviews, screen size and features that I was looking for without ones I wasn't (bluetooth, etc). I've had it less than a week but just used it on a 180 mile round-trip and I have to say so far I'm very pleased with it. I found it fairly easy to set up, navigate, and use. I especially found the split-screen junction view feature at exit ramps to be very helpful, guiding you on which lane to be in. As I read in another review of another unit there is no longer the "re-calculating" speech when you miss a turn, it simply makes a new route. My gf has a little older Garmin gps and said she likes mine better. I also bought the Garmin bean-bag dash mount and it worked very well. I've been a Crutchfield customer for over 10 years now and as always Crutchfield promptly sent what I ordered. I made the order just before 5pm on a Wednesday and the package was at my door Friday morning. With the free shipping, you couldn't ask for much more. Terrific. Pros: split-screen lane assist, large screen, nice options, easy to navigate Cons: None so far 6 out of 6 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No awesome product! Written By LarryW, Spring Arbor, MI. on Sunday, June 24, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) After purchasing a Garmon NUVI 350 several years ago and having nothing but trouble with it, I was hesitant to buy another Garmin product. But the NUVi 2555LM has far exceeded my expectations. The 350 could only pick up satellites after driving some 15 miles; the 2555 instantly finds the current location and sets easy to follow directions. The split screen exits and lane designations are especially helpful. I would highly recommend this product based on its performance and price. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No sweet Written By eric1213, massachusetts on Saturday, June 09, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) goood so far Pros: great display Cons: still need to use it more Was this review helpful? Yes No My first GPS Written By RickC, Sarasota, FL on Wednesday, June 06, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This is my first GPS, so I have no reference point with which to judge it except to say that it seems to do everything one would want in a location-finding-device. The graphics are fun and generally clear and the large screen is easy to see. I love the extra info like speed limits, etc. Navigating the unit's menu trees takes some learning, but HEY, it's a computer! What else is new? All in all, I would buy this product again. Was this review helpful? Yes No Garmin nüvi® 2555LMT Written By M Hall, Abbeville SC on Tuesday, June 05, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Used it going on vacation. Was great pulling Fith Wheel RV on interstate. The dual screen showing off ramps was awsome. Pros: Great at showing what lane to be in. This was very useful in pulling fith wheel on interstate. Cons: Only wanted to go one route. Could not figure on how to change route. I will have to play with it more. Instructions was not much help. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Garmin nüvi® 2555LMT Written By Al B, Arley, AL on Monday, May 21, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Good map updates! 1 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Awesome Written By Dio, Palisades Park, NJ on Sunday, April 29, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Very nice. Good price and tons of functions... Also very accurate! Was this review helpful? Yes No Garmin 2555 Written By MikeP, Asheville, NC on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Accurate, easy to use and reliable. Bought one for my son for his Birthday. Pros: Most all the features Cons: Difficult to quickly find the search area to type in address. 3 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Garmin 2555 LMT Written By CP, New Jersey on Sunday, February 26, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) First GPS, does everything I need. Pros: Easy to follow, large screen and good sound quality. 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Nice upgrade from an aging StreetPilot 2720 Written By Peter, Demarest, NJ on Thursday, February 16, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) My first GPS was a Garmin StreetPilot 2720 purchased around June of 2005. It has been my companion at least up until last year when I upgraded my wireless phone to Droid, then started using the GoogleMaps Navigation. Though GoogleMaps is okay, I missed the robustness of a dedicated GPS that Garmin has provided. I was looking for just a knock out GPS navigation algorithm with ease in searching for POI's and detour functionality without unnecessary bells and whistles like Bluetooth or Voice Command functionality. So I went with Nuvi 2555 and I am glad I did. Screen is very big; almost as big as some built in navigation devices from factory, actually, bigger than the one came with MazdaSpeed3 I previously owned. Touchscreen has a good feedback and the keypad is very easy to use with much more accuracy than the GoogleMaps on my SonyEricsson Android Phone. Now the best part is the graphics: refresh rate and details. This is light years ahead of my old StreetPilot. It actually feel like animation. And extra plus is the speed limit display and photo-like exit ramp depictions. Minor pet peeve is the flimsy ball mount where it easily comes off. But that's minor when comparing it to what the whole unit provides. I recommend the Garmin Nuvi 2555 over any of the competitors in its class. Pros: Large-high resolution display, tactile/precise key pad, map refresh rate, thickness, free map updates Cons: Flimsy mount 14 out of 14 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Hands-on research Features and specs chart | What's in the box? | In-depth notes What's in the box? Download owner's manual Personal GPS navigation device (w/5.0" LCD) Cradle mount Suction cup windshield mount GTM26 Traffic receiver with cigarette lighter adapter and 5' cable 19.5" USB cable (Type A USB on one end and Mini B 2.0 USB on the other end) Accessory Guide Important Safety and Product Information Quick Start Manual (English) Quick Start Manual (French) "Need a dashboard disc?" sheet "Activate your Lifetime Maps" sheet Features and Specs Features Maps Free lifetime updates Map Coverage USA (50), CA, MEX, PR, USVI, Points of Interest 8,000,000 Multiple Destination Routing Yes Screen Size 5" Widescreen Yes Bluetooth Capable No Photo Viewer Yes Digital Audio Playback Yes Text To Speech Yes Voice Control No Dynamic Content Services None Removable Memory Type microSD Battery Life 2.5 hours Warranty Parts Warranty 1 Year Labor Warranty 1 Year Product Research General Features Navigation Features Other Features General Features Overview: The Garmin nüvi 2555LMT is a portable GPS navigation device that provides automatic routing, turn-by-turn voice directions, touchscreen control, and free Lifetime Map Updates. The unit includes subscription-free, lifetime traffic updates from 3D Traffic. The nüvi 2555LMT has a 5.0" touchscreen LCD, and comes with a suction cup windshield mount and a 5' power cable with a cigarette lighter adapter. 5.0" Touchscreen LCD: The nüvi 2555LMT features a 5.0" dual-orientation color TFT touchscreen LCD with a resolution of 480 x 272 pixels (16:9 aspect ratio). The screen orientation (landscape or portrait) can be changed manually in the menu. Preloaded Maps: The nüvi 2555LMT contains NAVTEQ's City Navigator North America NT 2012 maps with detailed road maps of the United States (including Alaska and Hawaii), Canada, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Mexico, Cayman Islands, and Bahamas. The maps include more than 8-million points of interest (POIs) to help you find the destination you desire. Free Lifetime Map Updates: The nüvi 2555LMT offers free lifetime map updates so you'll always have the most up-to-date maps, POIs, and navigation information. Map updates are available for download up to 4 times a year with no subscription or update fees and no expiration dates. Note: Free Lifetime Map Updates entitle you to receive up to 4 map data updates per year, when and as such updates are made available on the Garmin website, for this specific Garmin product only until this product's useful life expires or Garmin no longer receives map data from its third party supplier, whichever is shorter. The updates you receive will be updates to the same geographic map data originally included with your Garmin product when originally purchased. nüMaps Guarantee: If you register your device on Garmin's website within 90 days of acquiring satellites while driving, you can check to see if a free map update is available. You must be able to connect your device via a high-speed internet connection in order to check the loaded map version and download the map update. microSD Card Slot: The nüvi 2555LMT has a microSD card slot so you can store and use optional cityXplorer or marine maps (available from Garmin), or download custom voices and vehicles from the Garmin Garage. Power Requirements: The Garmin nüvi 2555LMT is powered by your vehicle's battery using the included 12-volt cigarette lighter power adapter. The built-in Lithium-Ion battery will provide up to 2.5 hours of use after a 4-hour charge. An optional AC adapter (150ACNUVI, sold separately) allows you to operate the unit on ordinary household current. The unit can be powered by your computer when it is connected via a USB cable. Navigation Features Garmin Guidance 2.0: The Garmin nüvi 2555LMT features Garmin Guidance 2.0, an advanced navigation engine with a faster, more intuitive user interface to enhance the speed and accuracy of searches and routing. The main menu gives you two simple choices: "Where To?" and "View Map." You can see and select businesses on the map without the need to page through menus. When traveling interstate highways, the Enhanced Exit Services feature enables you to know what you'll find when you exit the highway. Free Lifetime Traffic: With free Lifetime Traffic from 3D Traffic, you can avoid traffic tie-ups that will delay your travel. 3D Traffic delivers traffic updates over one of the most extensive live traffic avoidance systems which checks traffic conditions more than 2 billion times per month. 3D Traffic combines historical traffic data, current traffic data from active devices in transit, and current non-trend traffic incidents, to help you avoid traffic jams and keep you moving. The nüvi 2555LMT comes with the GTM25 Traffic Receiver with its integrated cigarette lighter power adapter. An antenna extension cable is available from Garmin if you have difficulty receiving an FM traffic signal. Notes: Lifetime Traffic requires no subscription or activation. Traffic updates are available in approximately 125 metropolitan areas throughout the U.S. and Canada. Points of Interest: The built-in maps include over 8-million Points of Interest (POIs) such as hotels, restaurants, gas stations, attractions, and ATMs. are included to help you find the destination you desire. In addition, you can download additional points of interest and add them to the unit's memory (Custom POIs). The free POI Loader software can be downloaded from the Garmin website to assist you in creating Custom POIs. Lane Assist: The Lane Assist feature lets you know in advance which lane you need to be in to make an upcoming turn. In select metropolitan areas, the nüvi 2555LMT will enter split screen mode to display the photoReal junction view, a realistic depiction of the junction, complete with road signs and arrows to indicate the proper lane for navigation. Map View Options: You can choose from a 3D map view or two 2D map views (Track Up or North Up) as you navigate to your destination. Speed Limits: As you travel along a major road, the speed limit is displayed on the screen alongside of the vehicle's speed display. If you are exceeding the speed limit, the color of the vehicle speed indication changes to red. If the highway's posted speed limit has changed since the last map update, you can change the speed limit display on the unit. Where Am I?: The "Where Am I?" feature gives you instant access to important information in case of an emergency. When you select "Where Am I?" from the menu, you get the coordinates (including elevation) of your current position, plus the nearest address and intersections. There are also buttons to help you locate the nearest hospitals, police stations, gas stations, and roadside assistance. You can also save the location for future reference. Garmin Locate: To assist you in finding your parked vehicle, the Garmin Locate feature saves your location to memory when you remove the device from the windshield mounting cradle while the device is on. You can search for your vehicle's location using the Last Spot Pedestrian Navigation: In addition to vehicle navigation, the nüvi 2555LMT can also be useful when walking around town. If you have the optional cityXplorer maps loaded into the unit, the pedestrian navigation feature adds public transportation options as you travel on foot. Destination Search: When the Where To? button is pressed, you can use the search tools to find your destination and plan your route. The search tools allow you to search for cities, addresses, intersections, or coordinates. The new Search Bar lets you directly enter a category, brand name, address, or city name. The unit's memory stores the last 50 locations you have found so you can quickly find a previous destination. Keyboard Options: The Garmin nüvi 2555LMT gives you two options for keyboard layouts. When you are entering an address or other data, you can choose between a standard QWERTY keyboard layout or an ABCDE alphabetical layout. Garmin Garage: The unit offers your choice of seven standard icons to represent your vehicle. The online Garmin Garage offers dozens more vehicle icons that you can download for free. In addition, you can purchase icon and voice bundles with Star Wars (Yoda, Darth Vader) and Nickelodeon (SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer) themes. trafficTrends: When the trafficTrends feature is enabled, the nüvi 2555LMT automatically records historic traffic data and uses that data to calculate more efficient routes. This information is sent to Garmin when you connect your device to myGarmin (your personal account site on the Garmin website) using your computer. Different routes may be calculated based on traffic trends for the day of the week or the time of day. Trip Planner: You can create and save a trip with multiple destinations using the Trip Planner. Once you have entered your destinations, you can manually set them in the order of your preference, or allow the device to calculate the most efficient route. Trip itineraries can be saved in memory for future use. Photo Navigation: Pictures with location information can be uploaded to the nüvi 2555LMT or to an inserted microSD card. You can use the GarminConnect section of the Garmin website to search for previously uploaded "Geotagged" photos. Once the photos are loaded into the device, you can set a destination based on the photo's imbedded location data. Trip Computer: The trip information page displays your current speed and direction, and provides helpful statistics about your trip. Dual trip odometers keep up with your total mileage. The page also indicates the distance and driving time to your next maneuver, as well as the distance and driving time to your destination. Your maximum speed and moving average speed are also displayed. The information can be reset in advance of your next trip. Where I've Been/Trip Log: The Where I've Been application allows you to view your previous routes and places you have stopped on the map. In addition, the device keeps a Trip Log, which is a record of the path you have traveled. The Travel History setting must be enabled in order for the Where I've Been and Trip Log features to function. Other Features Picture Viewer: The nüvi 2555LMT's Picture Viewer can display JPEG photo images that you have stored in the device or on a microSD card. The images can be displayed in a slideshow, or set a single image as wallpaper. Audiobook Player: The device can play audiobooks from Audible.com. A subscription to Audible.com is required. Audiobooks can be loaded to the device or to a microSD card. You can browse titles, authors, or narrators. Bookmarks can be added, so the player will automatically resume from the point where you last stopped. Playback controls include play, pause, fast forward, fast reverse, next chapter, and previous chapter. Note: The nüvi 2555LMT cannot play digital music files. GPS Simulator: When indoors, you can activate the built-in GPS simulator and practice using the unit. This turns off the GPS receiver so it's not searching for satellites, saving battery power. ecoRoute: The optional ecoRoute feature calculates the fuel economy and the fuel price of navigating to a destination, and offers tools for improving fuel efficiency. The ecoRoute application can be purchased from the Garmin Online Store. Tools: Other tools that can be found on the device include a world clock, alarm clock, calculator, unit converter, and a language guide. Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. 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Should education systems begin providing LGBT education for their students?
Teen LGBT role model Jacob Rudolph came out at an acting awards ceremony on January 23, 2013. On his CNN interview with Don Lemon, Rudolph says he's thinking about proposing a new bill for LGBT education in the education system in Texas. What do you think about this bill?
Feb 4 2013: As a gay woman, I would love to see a greater understanding of LGBT persons on a large scale, but I don't think that introducing it as a specific education topic is necessarily the way to do it. Unfortunately, most people come pre-loaded with their personal experiences and biases (whether they be positive or negative), but in my experience, the best way to learn about something is to seek it out and interact with it. Personally, I would much rather have someone blatantly ask me something about my sexuality instead of make an assumption about it. It might be considered rude, but as long as it's coming from a place of curiosity or wanting to increase one's knowledge, I don't find it harmful at all. I think by making it a topic in a classroom, it's too generalized. It can't even begin to encompass all of the experiences that someone has, whether it be because they are gay, black, female, transgender, what have you. We all learn about the holocaust in school, and it comes across as horrific. However, take a moment to find someone whose family has lived through it, and you can see the pain in their eyes and their face. It's a completely different kind of learning experience.
If we can take away anything from school, let it be that we're never done learning. Schools should encourage this idea, that knowledge is one of the greatest forms of sustenance. Don't stop learning, because the world is never going to stop changing.
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Feb 4 2013: Honestly no. I would like to see our schools focus less attention on how we are different, and more attention on how we are all alike as human beings, citizens of the United States and the world. I honestly don't care if you are black, white, red or green, male or female, catholic or atheist, asexual, multisexual or whatever. I don't think any class or agenda should get special attention or focus. I do think during all our studies there should be a concerted effort to point out what each and every one of us has in common, and the importance of remembering that when conflicts arise.Feb 4 2013: My answer is no diversity and tolerance should be taught as a whole(all children should learn this) not as individual topics. The only way to erase bigotry is to create a world in which upon seeing difference you have no judgment. How you treat someone should be based on them not some label.Feb 10 2013: I'm not entirely sure LGBTQ education will necessary help in ways it is intended too. I feel the question this solution is proposed to solve is inhierently flawed - it takes a box that segregates a group of individuals in the first place, perhaps the best course of action would be to focus attention on the humanity of others instead of facecets or components of an individuals' personality. I identify myself as gay to others so it's easier for others to comprehend, but that is very small part of what makes up my humanity. I think that if we were to teach the next generation anything, it should be how to objectively view a problem and break it down as small as possible - there are many types of homosexuals who identify themselves on a scale. If we understand that one can disect anything into limitless parts, we can better understand that human beings are made up of limitless environmental interactions with the constraints of genetics.Feb 5 2013: This can have an opposite effect. I have a Russian accent. Many people tell me: "Your English is very good!" thinking that they are making a compliment. I say "Thanks" and I think to myself: "If it were truly good, you would not say this. It wouldn't even cross your mind that I'm not a native English speaker".
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It should be addressed in schools, but not as a separate subject - in a more subtle way. This is a lot more delicate than addressing other diversity issues. But I don't see harm in having a topic about homosexuality in a larger context of sexual education. A special bill for that may cause unnecessary political tensions, in my opinion. There is enough needless worry and undue anxiety around this issue.
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Feb 7 2013: I think that schools should have more initiatives to embrace differences and teach our children that a more diverse community makes for a richer community. I disagree with the idea that we should ignore our differences and take refuge in the idea that we are all the same. At our core, yes we are all connected and a part of the same human spirit. But we are all uniquely different, each and everyone of us. Instead of pretending that these differences do not exist, we have to embrace them, celebrate them and move forward.
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Once we move past our differences, imagine what a massively productive, charismatic place the world will be. Just llike in iO Tillett Wright's Fifty shades of gay, we are not all meant to be activists standing up for basic rights that should not require our advocacy. All people are meant to be treated with the same amount of dignity and respect, regardless of sexual preference, religious affiliation, racial background, age, sex etc. IFeb 4 2013: What would be the curricular goals, and who would set them? If acceptance of people regardless of anything is the goal, then certainly all groups should be included. If the goal is to single out something about LGBT folks, then it's a bad idea. I agree with previous posters who argue for unifying rather than separating.
Also, I'm not sure how it would fit into our sex ed. curriculum which focuses on growth, pregnancy, and disease.Feb 4 2013: When I looked up Jacob Rudolph I found he was a high school student who came out his senior year at his New Jersey schools award ceremonies shocking students and teachers. His connection with Texas confuses me. Has he traveled there for the purpose of promoting the LGBT agenda? Why is he a role model. Thousands have came out .. he is not nationally known for anything or holds a position, etc ... Other than coming out in a New Jersey high school what reason is he a role model.
I lived in Texas for many years as a engineer and think that this would further entrench and divide students into very distinct camps. Currently they are divided into "ropers", "dopers", "jocks", and "nurds". LGBT legislation would simply provide for another division which in my opinion would not be good and could possibly cause more harm. I have not viewed any statistics that show any major gains from this focus in schools. Should equal time be given to ropers, dopers, jocks, or nurds or any other "group" that is emerging or requests it. Who do we deny and who do we approve. Is this really education of is it acceptance training? Is it the "job" of the public education system as defined in its mission statement?
And last .... schools agandas are being swamped with the state and federal mandates. We have seen significant drops in our testing results in world head to head competition. As more focus is being put on core subjects and fisical resources are declining causing a system of pritorizing and elimination of courses being offered ... what would you suggest dropping to finance this addition to the curriculum.
You may think that I am anti LGBT ... but I am pro school ... I think that this is a very bad time to push agendas that would cause more division and expense to schools.
This would be better accepted in Dallas where the East ends .. than in Ft Worth where the West begins. Good luck.Feb 4 2013: The idea seems good, as aren't LGBT young people the objects of bullying, taunting, teasing, etc. Nobody should have to experience that.
Just out of curiosity, Jerry, and I hope this isn't a depressing question, but have you ever been bullied or taunted for anything? For example, you're probably Asian, have you ever been mistreated over that?Feb 4 2013: And what would that be? God made these people or They should be burned at the stake. We want God in the schools Does that mean reading excerpts of the Rig Veda at football games? Be careful what you ask for - Who knows what you will receive. I don't have an opinion, but why do people always have to get in arguments.
Jerry Yang
Feb 4 2013: The point of LGBT education in schools is to try to alleviate some of the social stigma that surrounds the LGBT community.Feb 4 2013: Do you know, Jerry, what proportion of states that have sex education include material on this subject in their curricula?
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