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The Volkswagen Jetta is a pleasantly roomy sedan, and improvements for 2014, including a new turbocharged gas engine, have made it more appealing.
Spacious interior and trunk; smooth ride quality; good fuel economy and performance from turbocharged engines.
Weak, inefficient base engine; high price of diesel-powered TDI; spotty interior quality.
The big news for the 2014 Jetta is its new 1.8-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gas engine, which replaces the underwhelming five-cylinder that powered the Jetta for many years. There's also a handful of equipment updates, including a standard independent rear suspension, an available rearview camera and VW Car-Net telematics.
I bought this car brand new due to the year end sales and 0% financing. I wanted a smaller sedan that would get great fuel economy and do its job. This car accomplishes all that and then some. This car went for 700+ miles on a tank of diesel. Currently averages around 550 per tank and costs just under $40 to fill up. Its a great little commuter car. On the down side, the diesel lag is very very obvious in this car. Anyone who says otherwise is still in the honeymoon phase. Accelerating from a stop is very annoying. Either you get the obvious lag or you burn out your tires every-single-time. However, I'm not a speed racer so I can deal with that, but just know to expect it despite what a few are saying here to the contrary. Also, for a 2014, I feel VW should be embarrassed that this car doesnt come with a standard USB plug. Rather, it comes with an ungodly VW specific plug that only uses VW cables that you can only get from VW stores and they are RIDICULOUSLY overpriced. The car charger cables that the car comes with are a laughable 6" in length, which leaves your phone dangling from arm rest as they're too short for your phone to rest on anything. It is such a massive fail on VW's part. I'll keep the car because it does its job, but hopefully VW gets its act together on the new models.
I used to own a 2010 Jetta SE 2.5 5-cylinder & a 2010 Honda Insight Hybrid, & this car has certainly been the best of both worlds. VW has fixed the previous issues that I had with the remodelled Jetta (most importantly, the IRS) & this car gets the advertised mpg that the TDi claims (42 us hwy mpg is almost dead-on from our 2000+ mile road trip up and down the west coast.) It is such a great road trip car. It has all the power you need to go up hills that our Insight pathetically would cry about and it has great interior/trunk space. The DSG has been the best shifting transmission I've had. A must buy if you are looking for inexpensive/fun to drive/fuel economy. Interior also easy to clean.
I live in the mountains of So Cal this car pulls the mountain just fine it averages 28 mies per gallon overall.It has 29000 miles and has only seen the shop for oil changes.I am totaly satisfied with this car. This is no sports car so dont complain if you want more pay for it and quit complaining.
My SE with the 1.8L turbo has been sublime so far. Anyone who bothers with the way underpowered 115hp 2.0 base Jetta should check themselves into a mental hospital. Don't go near it. Head straight for the 1.8 in the SE for only a 2-3K more.
This car is so fun and engaging to drive. The 1.8 really performs and it's even better once its broken in. Never at a loss for power and the ride/handling/comfort are stellar. This car was a steal for what I paid for it (under $20K with discounts). And love the v-tex leatherette heated seats, soft leather steering wheel..etc. Yes the dash is kind of no frills but who cares. It's the driving that it's all about and this car delivers it comfortably.
Bought this car as a come on from newspaper ad. $13599 0% financing. It is exactly what I wanted and got. Underpowered? Yes! Bells & whistles? No. Basic affordable transportation? Yes! If you want more upgrade!!! HWY mpg 41 @ 75mph in town 27 mpg. Don't dog this car you can't make it faster, it is what it is. I love it. No problems great dealer and service department.
This whole experience with VW has been a NIGHTMARE! I was complaining about fuel consumption of the car (14 mpg on 2 liter engine) since September. I took the car to the dealerships 4 times! 3 times - to Royal, and 1 - to Serramonte. They both REJECTED not only to fix the issue but even to test the car properly!! Royal told me that I have to pay for the test myself! WHY? The car IS on WARRANTY! When my car was at Royal they gave me a rental car which I paid for twice more than they have reimbursed. Serramonte just declined giving me a spare car or reimbursing any taxi expenses! None of them fixed anything!
It took a while, but the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta is finally starting to feel like, well, a Jetta. That wasn't the case in 2011, when the current, made-for-America Jetta debuted. Its rock-hard plastic dashboard, reduced amenities, inferior rear drum brakes and basic semi-independent rear suspension were all notable downgrades from the previous, relatively upscale Jetta.
The idea, of course, was to make VW's venerable small sedan more affordable, but we felt Volkswagen had gone too far. Formerly a top pick among our editors, the Jetta quickly became an afterthought, even as it reached unprecedented sales heights. Like a hollow Hollywood blockbuster, the car was a commercial success but a critical failure.
To Volkswagen's credit, things have improved since. Although the cheap dashboard persists on SE models and below, a soft-touch dash is now standard in the SEL and TDI models. Four-wheel disc brakes have been standard since last year, while a more sophisticated fully independent rear suspension (previously exclusive to the GLI) is now the standard setup for 2014. Under the hood, a new turbocharged 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine supplants the previous five-cylinder engine, bringing with it superior acceleration, fuel economy and overall refinement.
Other positive attributes are still here for the Jetta as well. Its spacious rear seat and trunk are more accommodating than the interior quarters in other top sedans in this class. And for many shoppers, the diesel TDI engine continues to be a draw as well. It's perhaps less appealing than it once was -- it's expensive, and the new 1.8-liter gas engine is nearly as efficient -- but it still does provide some of the best fuel economy and cruising range you'll find outside of a dedicated hybrid.
That said, there are other 2014 models that deserve your attention. The Ford Focus and redesigned Mazda 3 are nicer on the inside, and are also more fun to drive. Consider, too, the Hyundai Elantra, which promises distinctive style, quality and fuel economy for less coin. If it's fuel economy you're after, the Chevrolet Cruze, with its Eco and new Diesel models, is a very good pick, as is the Honda Civic Hybrid (or even the Jetta Hybrid).
Overall, though, we do feel the 2014 VW Jetta merits consideration alongside segment leaders, which is something we haven't been able to say for a while. It may not be the nicest Jetta ever, but in this price range, its roomy cabin and diverse engine lineup are tough to beat.
The 2014 Volkswagen Jetta is available in Base, S, SE, SEL and TDI trim levels. The Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen is reviewed separately, as are the Jetta Hybrid and the performance-oriented GLI.
The stick-shift-only Base model, which is technically available but must be special-ordered from the dealer, comes with a 2.0-liter engine, 15-inch steel wheels, power windows, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, height-adjustable front seats, cloth upholstery, a 60/40-split-folding rear seat and a four-speaker CD sound system with an auxiliary audio jack.
The Jetta S adds power heated side mirrors, keyless entry, air-conditioning, a trip computer, an optional automatic transmission, power door locks and a front-seat center armrest.
The Jetta SE steps up to the 1.8-liter turbo engine, electric power steering, 16-inch steel wheels, body-color exterior mirrors, cruise control, leatherette (premium vinyl) upholstery, two-way power front seats, a rear-seat center armrest, a trunk pass-through, and a six-speaker sound system with satellite radio and an iPod interface.
The SE with Connectivity adds 16-inch alloy wheels, heated washer nozzles, heated front seats with driver lumbar adjustment, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity and Car-Net telematics. The SE with Connectivity and Sunroof adds (you guessed it) a sunroof, plus keyless entry/ignition and an upgraded sound system with a touchscreen interface and SD memory-card reader.
The SEL includes all the SE's optional equipment, plus 17-inch alloy wheels, foglights, a soft-touch dashboard, a rearview camera, a six-way power driver seat, a touchscreen navigation system and an eight-speaker Fender premium sound system.
The Jetta TDI with its turbocharged diesel engine is equipped similarly to an SE with Connectivity, but it adds different 16-inch alloys and the soft-touch dashboard. Choosing the TDI with Premium nabs the sunroof, rearview camera and Fender sound system with touchscreen interface. When equipped with the optional navigation system, the TDI also gets 17-inch alloy wheels, foglights, the six-way power driver seat and keyless ignition/entry.
The 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Base and S trims come with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder that produces 115 horsepower and 125 pound-feet of torque. A five-speed manual transmission is standard and a six-speed automatic is optional. EPA-estimated fuel economy is 27 mpg combined (24 mpg city/32 mpg highway) with the automatic and 28 combined (24 city/34 highway) with the manual.
The Jetta SE and SEL upgrade to a new 1.8-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that cranks out 170 hp and 184 lb-ft. The SE gets the same transmission choices as the lower trims, while the SEL is automatic-only. EPA-estimated fuel economy is 30 mpg combined (26 mpg city/36 mpg highway) with the manual and 29 mpg combined (25 city/36 highway) with the automatic.
The Jetta TDI features a turbocharged 2.0-liter diesel four-cylinder that produces 140 hp and 236 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed manual is standard and a six-speed dual-clutch automated manual transmission (known as DSG) is optional. In Edmunds performance testing, a DSG-equipped Jetta TDI hustled from zero to 60 mph in 8.4 seconds. With either transmission, estimated fuel economy stands at an excellent 34 mpg combined (30 city/42 highway).
The 2014 VW Jetta comes standard with traction and stability control, antilock disc brakes, front side airbags, side curtain airbags and active front head restraints. A rearview camera is included in SEL and TDI models. VW's new Car-Net telematics system, standard from SE with Connectivity on up, includes automatic crash notification, roadside assistance, remote vehicle access, stolen vehicle location and geo-fencing (which allows parents to set boundaries for teenage drivers). A Car-Net smartphone app lets owners control many of these functions on the go.
In government crash tests, the Jetta earned four stars out of five overall, with four stars for total front crash protection and five stars for total side-impact protection. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the Jetta its best possible rating of "Good" in the moderate-overlap frontal-offset, side-impact and roof strength tests. In the IIHS's new small-overlap frontal-offset test, the Jetta posted a "Marginal" rating (second worst of four), though most cars the IIHS has tested for small-overlap posted similarly mediocre ratings.
In Edmunds brake testing, a Jetta TDI stopped from 60 to zero mph in 128 feet, which is a little longer than average for this class of car.
While the 2014 Jetta has one of the least exciting interiors in its class, some might interpret this as tasteful restraint. Whereas rivals may use various curves, angles and textures to catch your eye, the Jetta just gives you simple, straightforward gauges and a no-nonsense control layout. The controls generally feel substantial and well-damped, which unfortunately makes the numerous hard, coarse plastic panels seem even more incongruous. At least a soft-touch dashboard has trickled down as far as the SEL and TDI models.
What the Jetta loses in finer details, though, it tries to make up for with interior space and features. The backseat is large enough for full-size adults to ride in comfort, which cannot be said of the Focus, for example, and the 15.5-cubic-foot trunk is one of the roomiest you'll find in this class. We also like the available touchscreen stereo interface and its redundant dial knob, which is ideal for controlling a portable music player. The associated navigation system, however, is a bit of a letdown due to the small screen and limited amount of display information.
When it comes time to pick an engine for the 2014 VW Jetta, the base 2.0-liter should be avoided, as it's seriously underpowered and returns subpar fuel economy. The new 1.8-liter turbo four-cylinder is the one to get, as this genuinely engaging mill is blessed with power, refinement and everyday docility. The automatic transmission executes smooth, well-timed shifts, too.
The Volkswagen Jetta TDI still gets you the best fuel economy, and its ample torque makes it seem more powerful around town than the horsepower spec suggests. More demanding drivers might prefer the manual transmission on the TDI model, because the DSG transmission exhibits a delayed response to gas pedal inputs when left in its normal Drive mode. Most owners get used to this behavior in time, though, and once you're on the move, the DSG provides quicker downshifts than you'd get with a conventional automatic transmission.
One thing that hasn't changed about the Jetta over the years is its solid, substantial feel on the road. The smooth ride quality is ideal for both rough city streets and long trips on the highway. Around turns, the Volkswagen Jetta is not especially sporty, but it's steady and its steering is precise. Small sedans like the Focus and Mazda 3 are significantly more fun to drive, though.
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Detection of mitochondrial insertions in the nucleus (NuMts) of Pleistocene and modern muskoxen
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1 Sackler Institute for Comparative Genomics, American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West at 79th Street, New York, NY 10024, USA
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BMC Evolutionary Biology 2007, 7:67 doi:10.1186/1471-2148-7-67Published: 27 April 2007
Nuclear insertions of mitochondrial sequences (NuMts) have been identified in a wide variety of organisms. Trafficking of genetic material from the mitochondria to the nucleus has occurred frequently during mammalian evolution and can lead to the production of a large pool of sequences with varying degrees of homology to organellar mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) sequences. This presents both opportunities and challenges for forensics, population genetics, evolutionary genetics, conservation biology and the study of DNA from ancient samples. Here we present a case in which difficulties in ascertaining the organellar mtDNA sequence from modern samples hindered their comparison to ancient DNA sequences.
We obtained mitochondrial hypervariable region (HVR) sequences from six ancient samples of tundra muskox (Ovibos moschatus) that were reproducible but distinct from modern muskox sequences reported previously. Using the same PCR primers applied to the ancient specimens and the primers used to generate the modern muskox DNA sequences in a previous study, we failed to definitively identify the organellar sequence from the two modern muskox samples tested. Instead of anticipated sequence homogeneity, we obtained multiple unique sequences from both hair and blood of one modern specimen. Sequencing individual clones of a >1 kb PCR fragment from modern samples did not alleviate the problem as there was not a consistent match across the entire length of the sequences to Ovibos when compared to sequences in GenBank.
In specific taxa, due to nuclear insertions some regions of the mitochondrial genome may not be useful for the characterization of modern or ancient DNA.


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Evolution of sexual dimorphism of wing shape in the Drosophila melanogaster subgroup
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BMC Evolutionary Biology 2009, 9:110 doi:10.1186/1471-2148-9-110Published: 20 May 2009
Sexual dimorphism of body size has been the subject of numerous studies, but few have examined sexual shape dimorphism (SShD) and its evolution. Allometry, the shape change associated with size variation, has been suggested to be a main component of SShD. Yet little is known about the relative importance of the allometric and non-allometric components for the evolution of SShD.
We investigated sexual dimorphism in wing shape in the nine species of the Drosophila melanogaster subgroup. We used geometric morphometrics to characterise wing shape and found significant SShD in all nine species. The amount of shape difference and the diversity of the shape changes evolved across the group. However, mapping the divergence of SShD onto the phylogeny of the Drosophila melanogaster subgroup indicated that there is little phylogenetic signal. Finally, allometry accounted for a substantial part of SShD, but did not explain the bulk of evolutionary divergence in SShD because allometry itself was found to be evolutionarily plastic.
SShD in the Drosophila wing can evolve rapidly and therefore shows only weak phylogenetic structure. The variable contribution of allometric and non-allometric components to the evolutionary divergence of SShD and the evolutionary plasticity of allometry suggest that SShD and allometry are influenced by a complex interaction of processes.


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ABSTRACT The results of a coordinated space-based photometric and ground-based spectroscopic observing campaign on the enigmatic gamma-ray binary LS 5039 are reported. Sixteen days of observations from the MOST satellite have been combined with high-resolution optical echelle spectroscopy from the 2.3m ANU Telescope in Siding Spring, Australia. These observations were used to measure the orbital parameters of the binary and to study the properties of stellar wind from the O primary. We found that any broad-band optical photometric variability at the orbital period is below the 2 mmag level, supporting the scenario that the orbital eccentricity of the system is near the 0.24 +/- 0.08 value implied by our spectroscopy, which is lower than values previously obtained by other workers. The low amplitude optical variability also implies the component masses are at the higher end of estimates based on the primary's O6.5V((f)) spectral type with a primary mass of ~26 solar masses and a mass for the compact star of at least 1.8 solar masses. The mass loss rate from the O primary was determined to be 3.7E-7 to 4.8E-7 solar masses per year. Comment: Accepted for MNRAS 2010 September 22
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ABSTRACT: LS 5039 is a high-mass binary with a period of 4 days, containing a compact object and an O star, one of the few high-mass binaries detected in gamma-rays. Our Chandra ACIS observation of LS 5039 provided a high-significance (~10sigma) detection of extended emission clearly visible for up to 1' from the point source. The spectrum of this emission can be described by an absorbed power-law model with photon index Gamma=1.9pm0.3, somewhat softer than the point source spectrum Gamma=1.44pm0.07, with the same absorption, N_H=(6.4pm0.6)e21 /cm2. The observed 0.5-8 keV flux of the extended emission is 8.8e-14 erg/s/cm2, or 5% of the point source flux; the latter is a factor of ~2 lower than the lowest flux detected so far. Fainter extended emission with comparable flux and a softer (Gamma~3) spectrum is detected at even greater radii (up to 2'). Two possible interpretations of the extended emission are a dust scattering halo and a synchrotron nebula powered by energetic particles escaping the binary. We discuss both of these scenarios and favor the nebula interpretation, although some dust contribution is possible. We have also found transient sources located within a narrow stripe south of LS 5039. We discuss the likelihood of these sources to be related to LS 5039.The Astrophysical Journal 03/2011; 735(1). DOI:10.1088/0004-637X/735/1/58 · 5.99 Impact Factor
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6 What Must Change?
In a practical sense, mathematics skills and understanding are of vital importance in determining the future success of today's young people. But unfortunately, their mathematics curriculum in too many cases does not prepare them for what the future will demand. …Change has not come far enough or fast enough to ensure that all of our 46 million public school students are afforded equal opportunity to learn everything they are capable of in school, to guarantee to the nation a well-skilled workforce, or to assure our continued economic standing in the world community, (p. 5, Every Child Mathematically Proficient)
Improving mathematics education means improving the mathematics programs offered to students. Schools, districts, and states should begin by reflecting on the kind of mathematical knowledge and skills that students can possess and by considering how to structure a program to enable students to learn this knowledge and develop these skills. Once stakeholders—teachers, administrators, and community members—agree to a mathematics program, the next step is to think about how to make the program a reality. Educators considering their mathematics programs, need to ask some critical questions:
What is the nature of the mathematics program?
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How can we ensure that all students leave school mathematically proficient?
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Every Child Mathematically Proficient: An Action Plan of the Learning First Alliance, November 1998.
Every Child Mathematically Proficient is an action plan that summarizes current conditions in mathematics education, sets forth a straightforward goal for improvement, and supports this goal with four objectives and a series of action steps. "Together," the report notes, "we have a major challenge to raise achievement throughout our nation. The Learning First Alliance, therefore, advances this Action Plan to bring American students to world-class levels in mathematics" (p. 2). The Learning First Alliance, formed in January 1997, is a collaboration of 12 national organizations 1 working to improve student learning in America's public elementary and secondary schools. None of these organizations are directly connected to mathematics education and, as a consequence, this document arises outside of the mathematics education community. The statements, however, are supportive of and consistent with the findings of other, more specific, reports that are summarized in Improving Mathematics Education. The document was developed through consultation with diverse cross-sections of the mathematics education community. It has served as a focal point for efforts by members of the Learning First Alliance in their efforts to improve mathematics education and others have used its recommendations, for example, the Conference Board of the Mathematical Sciences in developing the Mathematical Education of Teachers.
The proposed action plan is predicated on the following:
Our goal is for virtually all students to successfully complete a challenging K–12 mathematics curriculum that includes mastery of the content included in the two one-year Algebra I and Geometry courses by the end of grade nine. (p. 7)
1American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, American Association of School Administrators, American Federation of Teachers, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Council of Chief State School Officers, Education Commission of the States, National Association of State Boards of Education, National Association of Elementary School Principals, National Association of Secondary School Principals, National School Boards Association, National Parent Teacher Association, National Education Association.
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An endnote explains that middle school students must be well grounded in Number Sense, Properties and Operations; Measurement; Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability; Algebra and Functions; and Geometry and Spatial Sense, but the Alliance is focusing on Algebra and Geometry because they are powerful gatekeepers for access to post-secondary education studies and key jobs. The endnote also states that the use of the word "course" does not imply a preference for the existing course structure (p. 29).
The plan acknowledges that meeting this goal requires curricular changes, professional development, parental and public support, and research-based reforms. These lead to four objectives for schools, school districts, and states (p. 6):
"All our nation's students, regardless of where they live or their economic or racial and ethnic backgrounds, should have the opportunity to complete a challenging course of mathematics study that is consistent with specific benchmarks, including Algebra and Geometry by the end of the ninth grade.
Students must be taught by teachers who have a strong command of the subject and the best ways to teach it, which will require changes in preservice teacher education, increased entry requirements for the initial education of teachers, and continued professional development of teachers throughout the full range of their careers.
Parents and teachers must be brought into the process of change in school mathematics, including discussions of curricular goals, how teaching and assessments have changed in mathematics classrooms, and how they may help improve student achievement.
Finally, programs of research on curricular materials, student learning, and teaching of school mathematics should be expanded. More support should be given to the translation of findings from such research into the development of high quality materials and professional development opportunities for teachers."
To those seeking to achieve the four objectives, Every Child Mathematically Proficient proposes a series of practical recommendations, including the following:
"At the state and school district level, specify clear benchmarks and provide a more focused and challenging study of mathematics for each grade or group of grades. Teacher preparation, textbooks and other curriculum materials, assessments, and mechanisms for holding schools accountable should be aligned with these benchmarks." (p. 14)
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"Eliminate dead-end tracks in the school curriculum, such as 'general mathematics.'" (p. 15)
"Develop clear, consistent, and regularly administered assessment programs for monitoring student progress toward curriculum benchmarks." (p. 15)
"Continue to study how technology should be used to further student learning in mathematics." (p. 15)
"Bring all pre-service teacher education programs into line with the standards for what teachers should know about mathematics and mathematics education established by the Mathematical Association of America, Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics." (p. 22)
"Develop, support, and require teacher professional development in mathematics and mathematics education over the full span of teaching careers, with special emphasis on the first years of induction into the profession and on continued growth in teaching mathematics." (p. 22)
"All students of mathematics should be taught by teachers who have been well prepared in the content of mathematics and techniques of teaching mathematics; in particular, all mathematics teachers in grades five through nine should be mathematics specialists." (p. 16)
"Carefully evaluate the relative effectiveness of varied approaches to achieving standards for school mathematics for students, for teachers, and for instructional programs as a whole." (p. 27)
"Continue to monitor national and international achievement and curricular trends to provide a basis for comparison and targets for improvement." (p. 28)
"Equip teachers with tools and supports to enable them to help children of all backgrounds complete a challenging mathematics curriculum." (p. 22)
"Translate research findings into strategies to improve the effectiveness of various instructional approaches, commercial and project materials, and the use of technology to foster student achievement and increase rates of student retention in school mathematics programs." (p. 28)
The summaries of current practice and proposed actions laid out in Every Child Mathematically Proficient can be a starting point from which to initiate discussions of change and improvement of mathematics programs. To consider how to begin the process and to ensure that all students leave school mathematically proficient, educators and policy makers might do the following:
Analyze their existing mathematics program in light of the recommendations in Every Child Mathematically Proficient.
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Work together to devise a research-based plan for changing and aligning curriculum, instruction, and assessments to raise standards and levels of achievement.
Bring school board members, administrators, and teachers together to use the summaries of current levels of achievement, curriculum organization, and teaching practice found in Sections 3 and 4 of Every Child Mathematically Proficient to initiate discussions, stimulate consideration of changes, and frame locally appropriate initiatives.
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Cloud Procurement
The broker model is mutually beneficial for providers, agencies and taxpayers because it centralizes services and pricing, says Capgemini's Sean Rhody. (Stock image)
The rise of cloud computing offers some hope for agencies struggling to keep up with the rapid pace of change in technology while managing costs and improving end-user satisfaction. It can adapt to shifts in capacity needs, and many cloud service providers (CSPs) offer pricing models that can cut costs by charging only for the computing capability that is consumed.
Agencies have made inroads in creating private or hybrid cloud models and creating in-house infrastructures capable of supporting a cloud environment. And the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program is designed to ease the burden of accrediting providers, which should speed the process of acquiring CSP contracts.
This article is part of an ongoing debate regarding the value of cloud brokers. For other points of view, see:
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However, regardless of the nature of cloud services, the model in which a government entity contracts directly with CSPs has challenges. Each CSP has its own approach to pricing, service levels, usage-tracking and billing. That is beneficial for CSPs, but the government has a responsibility to use its enormous purchasing volume to ensure that it receives the best pricing possible. That is difficult or even impossible in the direct model because pricing is largely privately negotiated.
Agencies also struggle with the management of multiple reporting systems, financial statements and operating models that result from the use of multiple suppliers. That diversity allows the government to secure the best services to meet mission needs, but because most software systems are a composite of hardware and software, multiple suppliers can become an operational challenge when the system misbehaves.
The General Services Administration's cloud broker model is designed to help address those challenges within the GSA market ecosystem. The model is based on the proven concept of a brokerage, which is, in fact, what GSA already does at a contractual and fiscal level.
The cloud broker model asks CSPs to participate in a government-sanctioned marketplace. Participation is voluntary, but it is beneficial for the CSP and for agency buyers. Among the many precedents for the approach are the travel industry's aggregation sites, such as Expedia and Travelocity. By using those sites, consumers ensure that they receive the best value from a wide selection of offerings while providers benefit from a broader audience for their services and the broker receives a small fee for the service.
Consumers ensure that they receive the best value while providers benefit from a broader audience for their services.
The cloud broker approach is similar. GSA would bring together suppliers and consumers, much as it does today, and by uniting them in an electronic marketplace, it would establish pricing arbitrage and transparency that would greatly assist the government in obtaining the best value from its purchasing power.
GSA has also proposed including third parties in the broker model. That would work if those third parties function as broker operators that augment and add capabilities to the contractual and fiscal management of the broker, which often would be GSA. That is the model used by Texas' Department of Information Resources. The broker operator provides the ordering, provisioning, operations and financial management capability, driving a standard definition of reporting with the CSP that eliminates redundancy and encourages all parties to work together to quickly resolve service issues.
Furthermore, the broker operator helps generate a proactive approach by providing indicators of service needs ahead of actual outages, allowing CSPs to avoid the financial impacts of performance challenges. The cloud broker model has proven to be successful. It augments traditional procurement models and provides value-added services that benefit the government and ultimately the taxpayers by putting an end to opaque procurement processes that often only benefit the service providers.
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For your (and their) Convenience
- July 27, 2015
- Brian Hampton
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The digital age is all about added convenience. People no longer have to schlep around big books in order to read novels. They can choose a computer the size of a slice of pizza to easily access their electronic data anywhere, without breaking their backs. And there is no need to continue this exhaustive list because, according to the Pew Research Center, two thirds of Americans owned a smartphone as of 2015, which means that those two thirds have experienced the "added convenience" firsthand. Restaurants can help themselves, as well as their customers, benefit from technology during the dining. Various smartphone and iPad apps have made it easier to be in and out of a venue as fast as possible. For venues, this means less stress for employees, lower staffing requirements, and a quicker table turnover rate. The three ideas described in this article can lift a weight off of customers as well as restaurant staff.
Mobile Ordering
Orders can be complicated. From the customer to the waiter to the chef and finally the cook, there can be a broken telephone effect which will lead to a wrong dish being served. Highly customized meals of picky customers can further complicate the ordering process. Mobile ordering apps may provide an ideal solution. iPads displaying the menu and enabling the customer to order directly from there, can prevent the broken telephone effect from happening. With electronic menus, the restaurant can also include pictures of the dishes, and change the description of each dish each season, without printing costs. Updated menus help ensure that customers won't be disappointed by ordering a strawberry shortcake, and getting a different fruit cake instead, when strawberries are not in season. Pictures on the menu will prevent situations where the customer is disappointed by the size or look of a dish, after envisioning something
Top 7 Fictional TV Chefs
- July 20, 2015
- Jennifer Welsh
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When I was in culinary school, there was nothing I liked more than to sit down at the end of the day and watch a television show about cooking. From MasterChef to Top Chef, the reality ones were my favorite. But over the years many fictional chef characters have won over our hearts and attention, and have become staples of the way people view the culinary world. Others have gained a more infamous name. Here's our list of the top 7 most popular fictional TV chefs.
1. Monica, from Friends
Monica Geller, played by Courtney Cox on Friends was depicted as having a bumpy career, as do many chefs. Bouncing around from being a cook, to a chef, to a waitress, back to being a chef, being a caterer, a restaurant critic, and being unemployed, her career had definite ups and downs. Monica's career was also unexpected at times, reflecting the chef career in reality. For example, when working as a restaurant critic, after writing a particularly nasty review about a venue, she made the owner a sauce and was then offered a job as the head chef of the venue.
2. Chef, from South Park
Jerome McElroy, most commonly referred to as "Chef" on South Park was portrayed as a cafeteria worker at the elementary school in South Park. The character was usually viewed as an authoritative figure that the children of South Park could confide in and seek advice from, being more level-headed than most of the other adult residents. However, oftentimes the advice given by Chef was inappropriate. Chef went into the culinary field after giving up on his musical aspirations. In reality, those going into the culinary field are often attracted to the idea of creating and serving food. It is not necessarily a fallback option for would-be artists, rather a career path for would-be chefs.
My grandfather is French. As you may know, the French and the British have a notorious grudge against each other, dating back to some unidentified source. Well, one day as I was sitting in my grandfather's home, he mentioned his disgust regarding the British culinary culture. How could they possibly take pride and get an appetite from a dish as revolting and low-quality as fish and chips? What had possibly made them think that it was a good idea to over-soak everything in oil? Well, the next day for dinner, my grandfather served fried fish, or should I say "poisson frit!" Of course, to him, this dish was vastly different and exponentially improved when compared to the lowly English classic. But to me, it seemed to be quite similar, yet it was definitely missing the fries. Fries make most meals better. The French are slow to take the credit for such simple, fried grub, calling them simply "fried potatoes". And rightly so, since French fries were probably invented in Spain or Belgium.
Regular fries
The most common fries usually have a rectangular or wedge shape. They are relatively simple to cut by hand, but a French fry cutter can help save time and ensure size uniformity. Venues offering fries usually over regular fries as the minimal, default option. Some venues offer other types as well, in addition to the regular shape. The uniform shape can make it easy to fry all the fries evenly, getting that perfect texture and golden color. The final texture will be defines by the size of the fry. The bigger the wedges or rectangles, the bigger the effect of the interior will be on the mouthfeel, giving an overall softer texture to the fries.
Curly Fries
Curly fries have a fun-to-eat texture, but are less common that regular fries or waffle fries because of the special tools required to cut the potatoes. Curly, or ribbon fry, French fry cutters can be expensive, but offering curly fries can put an attractive side dish or snack option on the menu for fry lovers. Curly fries have a larger outer surface area than regular fries, providing more potential for crispiness and adding spices and flavor to the fries.
Restless Palate Syndrome
- July 6, 2015
- Jennifer Welsh
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The average person spends only 15 seconds on an internet page. With information and new ideas at our fingertips, we have become less and less able to focus our attention for an extended period of time. Technology has made our lives easier, but it has also taken a toll on our ability to appreciate stagnancy, instead leading us to demand change, beg the world around us to constantly evolve, and strive for ever-improvement. The culinary world is not different. Food businesses must meet standards no less demanding, in response to what is often called "Restless Palate Syndrome." The phenomenon keeps chefs on their feet, their brains' creative centers constantly active, with the goal of keeping things interesting for foodies in need of continuous palate stimulation.
Food businesses are not the only ones challenged by the syndrome. Bars and other drink establishments are urged, and sometimes forced, to create interesting products as well in order to maintain their appeal and succeed as a business. By channeling these demands into inspiration for creative production, businesses can turn restless palate syndrome into motivation to create a basis for customers to choose their venue over others.
Before the recent economic crisis, the middle class was thriving and dining. Casual restaurants and franchises often geared their marketing, pricing, and menu strategies towards the middle class, as they made up a very significant sector of society and were likely to choose to dine at such venues on a regular basis. However, since the crisis, the middle class is shrinking and food prices are rising, putting small restaurants geared towards that population in significant danger of going out of business. The phenomenon has hit fast food businesses as well, since the convenient pricing and locations of many such businesses often brought in middle class diners. On top of the economic woes of America's middle class, food prices are on a continuous rise, due to droughts and extreme climate conditions making agriculture more expensive. The rising price of water and produce raises the price of meat as well, as food for livestock gets more and more expensive. In order to survive the rise in prices and the shrink in the middle class customer group, restaurants must think and plan strategically.
Choose Up or Down
One possible solution for coping with the changing consumer behavior and demands is to change the target customer group of the business. For the most part, venues previously aiming at the middle class can easily make menu adjustments in order to lower food costs and appeal to customers on a tighter budget. Alternatively, venues may choose to bump up the level of their dishes in an attempt to draw in customers able to spend a bit more when dining out. This option is obviously riskier, as it threatens to leave food businesses with higher losses. However, according to research by the NPD group, in 2014 there was actually a 3% increase in visits to restaurants with an average bill of $40 whereas visits to quick service restaurants with an average bill of around $5 remained constant. These results show that there may be potential for both types of venues and there may be positive repercussions for restaurants whether they choose to aim up or down the price and quality range.
All About Tacos
- June 22, 2015
- Dana Williams
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Tacos are one of the first foods to come to mind with the mention of Mexican food. Many different flavors and styles of tacos can be created, making them a perfect choice for meeting versatile preferences which customers may have. Once all the components have been prepared, their quick assembly makes them a simple addition to the service line and buffets. Perhaps because of their simplicity, they make up a dish which has comparable staples in many other cultures: French socca, Greek gyros, etc. Miniature tacos can be served as appetizers, while a couple full-sized ones can make up a hearty and nutritious main course.
As with other multi-component dishes such as hamburgers and deli sandwiches, when it comes to tacos, most diners will have specific preferences. Having a variety of filling options available will maximize the taco orders a venue receives, while adding minimal extra work for kitchen staff.
Taco shells can be soft or hard, but are always made of tortillas. Both corn tortillas and flour tortillas can be used, and even whole wheat and gluten free alternatives have begun gracing the supermarket shelves. The tortilla should be small enough for the customer to hold comfortably in the characteristic U-shaped taco fold, but big enough to fold over a nice serving of contents. Hard taco shells are usually made of deep-fried tortillas, and can add a nice crunch to the overall dish. They can also provide interesting food presentation options, such as serving the dish in a taco bowl as opposed to the typical shell shape. Since many customers have a strong preference one way or the other, ideally both hard and soft tact shells should be offered.
Can the taste of your meal change with your environment? Professor Charles Spence, an experimental psychologist at Oxford University believes it can. His research focuses on the symbiotic relationship of taste perception with the other senses, and how the tastes of foods and drinks effect and are effected by the brain. For example, when asked to associate different clips of music to the four tastes: sweet, sour, salty and bitter, it was found that 75%-80% made identical associations and were able to "match" the sounds to an anticipated flavor. In addition to this research, it has been known for many years that smell has a huge influence on the perception of taste. Such was the influence for serving dishes along with pillows filled with scent, to create a richer dining experience in restaurants such as Alinea. In a recent study, it was found that the flavor of beer has biochemical implications in the brains, which increase the desire to consume the beverage, highlighting the impact food can have on the brain and vice versa. Studies like these make up what has recently become known as the field of neurogastronomy.
Defining Neurogastronomy
Neurogastronomy is the study of how the smell, taste, and thought of food effect the brain. Studies in the field have included examining the areas in the brain which are activated when drinkers are told a wine was expensive, as opposed to cheap. They have also found disparities in taste perception when food is served on light plates as opposed to dark plates, as well as a definite influence of weight on our dining experiences: studies have found that food eaten with heavier utensils, or served in heavier dishes, is often more enjoyable than food eaten with or served in lightweight alternatives.
The Rise of Non-alcoholic Drinks
- June 13, 2015
- Brian Hampton
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Non-alcoholic drinks go beyond catering to minors, pregnant women, religious Muslims, and those who abstain from alcohol for other reasons. Mixed non-alcoholic drinks can also appeal to cocktail lovers and those simply looking for a refreshing drink. The fresh and healthy trends which are gaining public attention lend themselves to use in non-alcoholic mixed drinks. Bartenders can get creative with the never-ending possibilities of non-alcoholic, homemade drinks that can be developed, using various different liquid bases, flavorings, garnishes, and textural components.
Liquid Bases
Liquid bases for non-alcoholic drinks are usually juices or soda water. Fresh-squeezed juices in unique and seasonal flavors are an attractive option for the adventurous diner. Blood orange and lavender juice, or pomegranate and mint juice are full of health benefits and flavor. Different types of juices can be mixed for added volume and flavor. Pineapple and coconut water create a sweet, tropical flavor, while cranberry and orange juice offer a tarter alternative. Soda water can be mixed with juices as well, or stand on its own as a non-alcoholic drink base, adding bubbly consistency. Health and freshness are warm-weather trends worth focusing on, explaining the rise of cucumber water in beverages, and making the case for using it, and other healthy liquids, as a base in non-alcoholic drinks.
Not all juices are equal in terms of their potential to flavor drinks. Whereas many fruit and vegetable juices can stand on their own, cucumber water and soda water are often spruced up with added flavoring. Fruit puree in flavors like passion fruit and kiwi are simple and delicious additions to soda water. Cucumber water can be flavored with mint, lemon, rose water, or other refreshing options. Syrups of cassis, grenadine, and pretty much any other kind can also be used to spice up the drinks as well. The syrups can be heated with spices in-house to add even more depth to the flavor of the drink. Black pepper and smoke essence have become a unique trend in drink flavorings, and can be used as inspiration in developing drinks.
Shop and Dine 'til you Drop
- June 8, 2015
- Jennifer Welsh
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A recent study by Alison Jing Xu, Norbert Schwarz, and Robert S. Wyer, Jr. showed that hungry shoppers tend to have a drive for acquisition. In other words, a hungry shopper is more likely to buy more. Shopping can be a tiring activity. In fact, according to many claims, shopping burns over 200 calories per hour. This can leave consumers in need of a rest and wanting a bite to eat. The logical conclusion for retailers would probably be to ban the possibility of customers purchasing food on premises in order to promote the hunger pains which are associated with extra spending. However, restaurants in department stores can improve the customer experience overall, add extra income for the store, and bring in business, making it a worthwhile set-up for all parties involved.
Consumer Choices
Imagine a mother of 3 year old twins, planning to go Christmas shopping, without a nanny to call or a babysitter to watch the kids. She has a few choices available in order to minimize the chance of being caught in the dismaying situation of trying to calm down screaming, hungry children. First, she can opt to order gifts online, choosing to forgo foraging into the public craziness of holiday shopping (an option less than ideal for most stores and for all restaurants, since they are less likely to make a profit off of her). An alternative may be to rush into the challenge after the kids have had a nap and a hefty snack, making a quick dash for the necessities and leaving before unpleasant circumstances kick in. This option will probably minimize the chance of the mother extensively perusing the aisles and restaurants surrounding the store and therefore probably lead to less spending (and less profits for the businesses). Another, and probably the best, option for both restaurants and shops, is for her to leisurely shop after the kids have had their nap, knowing with full confidence that the in-house restaurant can take care of all the other concerns. This option will lead to higher profits for the store from the mother, and customers facing similar options, since it may extend the time she spends browsing the venue. It is sure to bring more business to restaurants located within stores, since it will be the most convenient option if the kids get tired or hungry. The example above is just one situation in which restaurants located in stores present a win-win-win situation for the restaurant, the store, and the customers. Though in the past decades the number of restaurants in stores decreased, there seems to be a recent trend of bringing them back, with stores such as Nordstrom's, Barney's, and Ralph Lauren already offering this convenience in some locations. While the dining locations in some stores, notably Polo Bar at a Ralph Lauren's store in Manhattan, are initiated and run by the brand, other stores present opportunities for "outsiders" to rent out dining space.
Any kitchen employee and most restaurant staff have heard jokes made at the expense of that annoying customer. You know, the one who wants "the Fish and Chips without the chips, with a salad instead, the dressing on the side, and don't fry the fish. Bake it instead. Oh, and if it is possible to get Salmon instead of Cod, that would be great too." We've all been irritated by the Asian Root Salad sent back for having a sweet dressing, whereas the customer pictured it as something spicy. At some points, you almost want to invite the customer into the kitchen to make the dish for him/herself and get it over with. From a business standpoint, such requests can lead to losses in food costs from meals going to waste. The alternative is to leave customers with lower customer satisfaction. One possible solution to these obstacles is to offer customized meals, allowing the customer to choose each of the components to his/her liking.
Preventing by Planning
Difficult customers often know that their requests are highly customized and that they sometimes promote chaos in the kitchen. By expecting and planning for such customers in advance, businesses can help lower their urge to send them straight to the coat check and embrace their "unique" choices instead. Offering customizable meals can also meet the needs of customers with specific dietary requirements, such as weight loss plans or allergies. In all these cases, by offering customers the option to build their meal from the get-go, businesses can be prepared for many different types of requests. Instead of the Fish and Chips order example above, the order could instead sound like "fried fish with a side salad and Thousand Island dressing on the side." When phrased to build the meal as opposed to change it, the order seems much simpler, making it easier for cooks and wait-staff to accommodate the request. The key is to make the mental switch between changing the typical dish and building a new one, in order to make the staff's lives easier and meet the customers' expectations. The beauty of this option may be a part of what makes all-you-can-eat meals and buffets so appealing to customers and relatively easy for kitchen staff, but even venues not offering those set-ups can benefit from offering customizable meals.


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Loved it. As someone else said, no killing and beatings, just fun to watch. It was predictable but so what. The only thing I couldn't quite understand was the guy who came to the party door and he refused him and told the bouncer to watch out for him. I couldn't connect it to anything else. I wondered if something was cut but they forgot that piece. Always wonder how the actors feel when their life has some similarity. Douglas's actual wife I think is 30+ years younger.
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Excellent movie. Reminded me of my best friends from high school. Well scripted, and expertly acted. Very enjoyable.
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The Lincoln County Historical Museum will host bidders Friday for a live auction of pictures belonging to Patsy Garlow, the great granddaughter of William F. Cody.
The auction consists of more than 200 lots of personal Cody family photographs, documenting the great showman's life.
Rare family albums and individual photos of Cody's career with the "Wild West" shows will be offered.
The Garlow Collection is considered the largest privately held collection of Buffalo Bill photographs in existence. The majority of the items descended directly in the family of Irma Louise Cody Garlow (1884-1918), William Cody's daughter.
Cowan's Auctions, Inc. will host the collection of Cody family photographs and sell from the company's salesroom in Cincinnati, Ohio.
One of the featured items in the sale is a Cody family photograph album, including personal and professional portraits, Wild West Shows and western scenery with an estimated value of $8,000-$10,000. The album contains 301 images, mostly photographs of William F. Cody, the Wild West Show and performers in the show.
Another lot, consisting of two albums of William F. Cody at leisure, were compiled and presented by the illustrator R. Farrington Elwell and are expected to bring $6,000-$8,000, according to the auctioneers.
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