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Liquid chromatography using tandem mass spectrometry detection (LC/MS/MS) is the technique of choice for small molecule bioanalyses in clinical and preclinical studies. Sample-preparation steps are required to reduce or remove plasma proteins and other interferences while maintaining or concentrating the amount of the drug compound(s) of interest.
Plasma-preparation techniques include protein precipitation, liquid/liquid extraction, and solid-phase extraction. The first step in sample preparation is to transfer a small plasma aliquot into a secondary tube. Because plasma is a challenging liquid to pipette accurately and reproducibly, aliquotting has traditionally been done manually. This manual pipetting step may be performed hundreds or perhaps thousands of times to complete a single study.
Even in the presence of an anticoagulant such as heparin or EDTA, small clots can form in plasma samples. Also, due to the high surface tension of plasma, occasional bubbles may form on the surface of the sample. During manual pipetting, the laboratory analyst can observe the pipette tip closely to ensure that the desired volume of plasma is transferred.
Air bubbles are not usually problematic because the aspirate step is not started until the pipette tip is below the surface of the plasma. If a clot is encountered, the human eye can detect a stoppage of plasma flow in the clear pipette tip. With human observation, a high degree of accuracy and precision of manual pipetting can be ensured, but the process is slow.
Robotic liquid-handling systems have been applied to solve throughput issues in laboratory processes for years, and would be a logical solution to slow manual pipetting. But plasma's bubbling and clotting issues are an obstacle. Potentially, a human observer could watch each step to ensure that the robot did not pipette an air bubble or get clogged. But this would eliminate any speed advantage the robot has over manual pipetting.
At Enthalpy Analytical, provider of contract LC/MS/MS bioanalytical services, we had concluded that robotics could not be trusted for plasma sample prep because there was no good way to monitor the pipetting steps. But recently, Hamilton Robotics introduced a new capability for its Microlab Star liquid-handling systems—total aspiration and dispense monitoring (TADM).
TADM monitors the air pressure in each of the pipetting heads in real time and verifies, with a traceable digital audit trail, that a sample has been transferred. Errors are reported in real time, and the system can simply record the errors or react to them.
Figure 1A shows that immediately after initiation of the aspiration step there is a significant drop in pressure. Over the course of the aspiration, the pressure follows a curve that is characteristic of the liquid entering the pipette tip. The pressure is also monitored during the dispense step, shown in Figure 1B, which begins with a pressure increase. As with the aspiration step, the pressure curve is liquid-specific. TADM curves (pressure versus time) are reproducible for a given liquid as these figures show, in which 10 aspirate and dispense steps for each liquid type are overlaid.
Once the TADM profile of a given liquid is established, curve limits can be set. The Microlab Star can be programmed to automatically handle events when these limits are exceeded. For example, our current procedure for TADM-curve aspirate errors instructs the robot to dispense the partially aspirated sample back to the tube and attempt to repipette. If the TADM boundaries are exceeded a second time, the robot moves on. A dialog box appears on the computer screen listing the well numbers for which there were TADM-curve errors that could not be resolved by repipetting.
Figure 2 shows the TADM curves for a 35 sample test run of plasma spiked with an analyte of interest. Two of the TADM curves deviated significantly from the average profile for plasma in both the aspirate and dispense steps. These errant curves, where there is no initial pressure drop during the aspirate step, are indicative of an encounter with an air bubble just above the surface of the plasma sample.
In this example, the robot was instructed not to repipette the samples. When the samples in this example were analyzed on an LC/MS/MS instrument the results provided quantitative substantiation of the errant TADM curves observed in Figure 2. In addition, because TADM provided traceable evidence that these two samples were pipetted incorrectly, they could be justifiably eliminated from data analysis.
We generally observe one failure out of every 1,000+ pipetting events; the example discussed in this article is unusual. Typically we centrifuge samples for at least 10 minutes to eliminate air bubbles and send clotted material toward the bottom of the tube. In the example above the samples were only centrifuged for about five minutes at 4,000 rpm.
With the full automation of our plasma-preparation methods we have been able to save a significant amount of time without any sacrifice in method accuracy and precision, ultimately delivering results to our customers much faster.
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I am trying to write a script which will automate a copy/paste of employee time sheets from several files to one compiled file. Since they are time sheets with project codes some cells are left blank where an employee worked on a different project that day. Also the files have been converted from xlsx(2007) to .csv.xls which xlrd seems to open just fine.
I do know how to open and create a book object but my knowledge of this module is very limited so I thought maybe a general algorithm would be helpful:
import xlrd, xlwt
put all following in for or while loop to iterate through files:
book = xlrd.open_workbook('mybook.csv.xls')
extract data; store data for ouput
use for loop to iterate over data, output to final sheet
open next file, repeat process storing each output below the previous
I am looking for anything that will help me find the answers, not just code. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

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Local Woman Skeptical of Goldman Sachs's Attempts to Make Neighborhood Awesome
What are they really after?
Goldman Sachs recently moved into new headquarters on West Street. It's a swell building, but there's basically nowhere around there to even get a decent sandwich, especially since the Applebee's and Chevy's nearby are going to close. So, they're working with some retailers to bring places into the neighborhood, they explained at a community-board meeting this week. They've got Conrad slated to take over the crappy Embassy Suites hotel next door, and they're bringing in Danny Meyer to open a Shake Shack, a Blue Smoke, and another, "fancier" restaurant in their building. On the surface, this is good news for the area: Not only will these places breathe life to the neighborhood, they will provide jobs for many ordinary New Yorkers. Still, community-board member Linde Belfer is skeptical. She's heard about these guys — the kind who will stroke your hair with one hand while stealing your wallet with the other. Sure, their plan looks good on paper, she tells the Times cautiously, but what are they really after?
"They feel that they are creating a commercial hub, a retail hub," Ms. Belfer said of Goldman Sachs. "If we as a residential neighborhood can benefit from it, that's wonderful," she said. But, she added, "if all they're going to do did increase the cost of everything, then it's not so wonderful."
Looks like someone's got her thinking cap on. If only ACA had had Linde Belfer when they were deciding whether or not to buy into Abacus.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by Wombat48 wonderful staff, great buzz Fabulous staff who multitask, and communicate promptly with eachother if uncertain of something. Very proactive in being there to assist with ANYTHING. Great rooms, great views, amazing pool, location very convenient to the massive Elements mall, MTR Kowloon station , airport train & express check-in, making it very easy for families, too. Breakfast buffet was insanely good. Great vibe , but still friendly enough to not feel so cool as to exclude families . March 20, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by mimsR Luxurious Modern Stay with Comfort Stayed for one evening, booking the Marvelous Suite. Upon arrival, all staff greeted us with a big smile and ready to help. Checking in, I mentioned we were staying for a birthday celebration, and we received a complimentary upgrade to the WOW Suite. Truly WOW!!!! Amazing suite with gorgeous views of Hong Kong. The room was styled very modern, but with a touch of warmth and comfort. The bedroom and bathroom were both stunning, and lavish, with comfort at a maximum. The hotel was extremely accommodating with having a large number of guests join us for our celebration, and quickly helped us out with any needs. The Sunday brunch at the signature Kitchen restaurant was as spectacular as the suite, with a free-flowing champagne option, and top notch cuisine. Conveniently located adjoining the Elements mall, it's a great place to escape and enjoy the high life of Hong Kong. I absolutely recommend this hotel, and will be looking forward to my next visit. March 17, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by StealthOperator Consistency Time & Time Again This was my 11th visit back to W Hong Kong, and was greeted with the familiar warm welcome. Many guests (even returning ones to the same establishment of their preference) generally do not write more than one review. I feel that a follow-up is consistent and fair for an on-going perspective that potential guests to the hotel might be interested in seeing. No disappointments and no negative feedback to note, in fact after my 11th visit, I'm still being "wowed!", the team continue to impress and not only maintain their industry leading service standards, they continue to make returning guests feel very cozy and looked after at every opportunity. You will not be disappointed that the team meticulously tries to do their best to make sure your stay is memorable, a home away from home for some of us frequent travelers to the city. The team truly provide the capital Ws in the brand and marque - Wow and the Wonderful is the best way to sum up this hotel experience whether if this is your first visit or your returning visit. March 16, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Huzz Prefect - biz or to chill This property really nails the fine details. Location, facilities and the staff are amazing. Regardless if it's a biz meeting in HKG or if my scheduling allows for a weekend to relax during a 3 week biz trip in HKG whilst I'm in the region...I will always try to get back to HKG to have some time at the W HKG. March 14, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by manjitw W Hotel Hong Kong Fantastic stay with wonderful and friendly staff. A great welcome and a lovely surprise for my husband when a cake and wine were waiting in our room . We would definitely recommend this hotel and will stay here again when we next come back Finally it is so well located. March 12, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Hello78 Super Helpful Staff The inability for the staff to say no, makes the experience one of integration, not one of isolation. Love the W experience, plus the killer bar is a bonus too. March 10, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by shaorong This hotel is awesome This hotel has very comfortable room, kind staffs and nice view March 10, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by AJShah The Most Convinient Hotel This is the most suitable hotel to me because of its location. March 8, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by stocktrek Extraordinary Staff The staff and customer service at the W Hong Kong was absolutely superb. Everyone from the front desk, concierge, bartenders, bellmen, etc., were extremely friendly, helpful, and went out of their way to ensure my guests and I were treated with first class service. They remembered our names, our room number, opened doors for us, and truly made us feel right at home and part of the family. This is one of the best W hotels I have stayed at, simply because of the customer service experience I received. March 8, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by pepperdine105 Teamwork at its best always a pleasure to visit our HK home away from home. We had an impromptu trip to HK for some doctor stuff and the staff is wonderful - my favorite guys at the bell desk - see me coming and all want to give a hand shake or a hug or a smile. They immediately check if I need some dinner res. or what not and hooked us up a last minute spot. upstairs at checkin they tried their best to find us a suite, but none available - so he put us in the best room (smoking if you can believe people still do that) and immediately got the housecleaning to do some sort of "de-stink" the smoke from the room and it did not even smell too bad - just the hallway and maybe our neighbor. Either way it worked out ok. I had a chance to get a facial in the spa - great stuff and Cecilia, need to mention her by name, she was really great and my skin is looking great. She has me on a routine now where I have to come back to the W and stay a night and get a facial once a month - so nice upsell. I already got it approved with the wife that loves to get out of Shenzhen for the weekend once a month - so we are sold. see you guys next month and I am sure it will be fabulous as usual. adam melton March 3, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by 2683 Great Staycations! Have been spending staycations in this great service hotel for years. Just like a second home. The rooms are well-maintained and clean, beddings are comfortable, Great service at Kitchen and Sing Yin. Of course, these come with expensive pricing! March 2, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by nana07 Everything was great. I had really good time in W. It was last night of travel, so i need rest. and w gave that. I has room upgrade fot good view and served cake for my honey's birthday. i am even poor happy backpacker, but highly recommend your last night's rest in W. March 1, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by Disgusted123 Rooms are not very clean The pillows smell stale - I think you need to air your pillows or clean them properly. It was probably the perspiration of the previous user. Also I found a couple of long strands of hair (a woman's; maybe the previous user) on the bathrobe - did you even change it? It's so disgusting. February 28, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by John3160 Great Modern Hotel From the first day of our arrival to our departure, we were not disappointed by the hotel's amenities and service. Room was great and even contained certain goodies which are not normally found in other hotels we've stayed in. The hotel's deco was very original. The staff were all extremely friendly and we cannot overemphasize how much a smile can brighten a tired client's day. I would commend Jeffrey's constant smile and kindness. The wine list was also excellent so was the food at Sing Yin cantonese restaurant! i would definitely come back and recommend this hotel to to others. February 27, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by mmandr Great as always What is there to say other than the across the board 5 star ratings in all categories above, i.e. "Excellent" Room Comfort and Cleanliness and that the Staff Met My Needs and My Expectations with "Excellence" as always. February 25, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Zest Room I have been staying at W every time when I am in HK for work. However, I notice the room which I was staying in this time was must hotter than previous mostly likely due to the facing. Most important I felt my room was not as clean as previously and the toilet bowl I needed to call the housekeeping to clean again after the cleaner did. I was in the room when the cleaner was do the cleaning and I was shocked to realize that the cleaner do not do much washing of wiping but changing of towels. February 23, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by PHN1 Outstanding service This W hotel has the feel and spirit of a W hotel yet the service is similar to a St. Regis. February 23, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by Gigaset Too Expensive Had to stay another night which was not booke before, payed almost the double for a room which was a lower quality. Tried to negotiate, but no chance! Would not book it again. Sorry to say, but really low performing.... February 21, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by skimaaa Always a great stay Great location. Very friendly and helpful staff. Mandy Wong went the extra mile to ensure that my wife and kid were taken care of from the moment they arrived at the hotel (I was in a business meeting so I could not help them with the luggage but Mandy arranged help and walked my wife and kid to the room). Will be back and expect to talk to Mandy again for her help. February 20, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by GMAC9 Great Hotel This hotel has great rooms, fitness area, restaurant, steam, sauna and showers and a great bar. Highly recommend it! February 16, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Sueane Excellent "W" Excellent, excellent, excellente!! My husband and I had a wonderful returned stay to this hotel just 2 days ago and it was fabulous and phenomenon stayed! James, thanks for the promised and you guys had proved to me that my returned was definitely worth it. I highly recommended to anyone that never been stay at W hotel HK, check it out and you love it! February 11, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by petronella77 Excellent as usual I just spent a night at W Hong Kong, and was amazed as usual. The rooms are nice, large (from Hong Kong standards), and very comfortable. Service is absolutely outstanding. Staff are very personal (some remembered my name despite that it is over one month since I came last time without any lists in front of them), and they go out of their way to fulfill your wishes. The spa is amazing too, as well as the breakfast and restaurant in general! I live at hotels a large part of the year, and there are few that make me feel as "at home and at ease" as the W in Hong Kong. I would recommend this hotel to anyone that comes to Hong Kong, for business or pleasure alike! February 11, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by Jay100 Good hardware, bad operations the staff needs more training February 6, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by mragosta Great place to stay from first floor greeting... to checking out on the 6th floor, against the backdrop of Jennifer Steinkamp's beautiful moving digital flat screen artwork. Beautiful rooms, gracious staff, great buffet, overall cool ambiance, altogether one of my favorite hotels anywhere. January 31, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by garyd the w is a cool place to stay The W has great staff, modern high tech rooms, great bar and lounge and gym. location is connected to elements mall for shopping and eating and kowlloon train station to get anywhere by metro. also airport express. you can't beat it for the service, fun and convenience January 27, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Cescott Honeymoon trip part 1 My husband and I checked into the W Hong Kong for 1 night on the 23rd Jan. The ease of getting to the hotel from the airport itself was fantastic. Jumped on the MTR at the airport which cost us 140hkg for both of us. 2 stops and 24mins later we arrive at Kowloon station. Directly below the W hotel. From walking through the front door the hotel staff we extremely friendly and attentive, introduced them selves and made sure to let us know to ask if there was anything we needed (Billy was just lovely and made us feel at home straight away, and always asked how we were doing whenever we saw him) The staff kindly upgraded us to a Ocean view Spectacular room (either because I'm a SPG member or as we were on our honeymoon) the room it self was beautiful, spacious and certainly had the W wow factor. We did have to swap rooms as the room we were allocated was a smoking room, I believe due to incorrect notes on my booking. This was no issue and we were allocated the same room category on a different floor albeit slightly lower. Room had an Amazing view of the ocean but unfortunately don't get to see the city of Hong Kong Island. Maybe having a city view of the same category would be better even if there are a few buildings in the way. I hear the Corner Suites give the best of both views. Amenities in room are top notch have everything to keep you going including a razor (something I tend to forget). The woobar happy hour is great, 5-7 daily. But one get one free on their list of cocktails and beer....must try a Moscow Mule (great presentation inc caviar like bubbles to put in your drink) Location is really good in terms of transport and getting around. Shopping mall right below and ICC just next door which must be good for business travellers. Having only stayed their one night I didn't get to try out everything but am heading back next week for 5 days and will have a better judgement. Would still highly recommend the hotel. January 25, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by SY84 Great hotel for those working at ICC Location: Pros - located next to ICC and above the Kowloon Station. Cons - the MTR lines that run through Kowloon station does not get to the TST area. Service: Most team members embodies the Whenever, Whatever ethos and have been very courteous and helpful throughout the stay. Cleanliness: Overall cleanliness has been good, except for the toilet area where there were occasionally a lingering smell. Room Condition: Most features are good but the work desk area could make do with brighter lighting. January 25, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Odette Bar service I really enjoyed my stay, only little thing that I think was not a great service: one night we could not get a drink in the bar as it was hired by other guests. We had to sit in the lobby, which is not very friendly in my opinion. I would suggest that there is always room (some space) in the bar for the hotel guests. January 20, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by DrToy It's a wonderful hotel VERY Good- needs one "great" restaurant to make it a 5 Star. Room service menu is good but limitted. No specials or special order food is available. Woobar is fantastic!. Front desk and concierge staff is amazing. Hotel location is "fair" as it is too far from TST East. January 14, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Susanxun77 Good experience Good experience, enjoyed the stay, the breakfast buffet. January 14, 2014


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You Don't Need a Partner To Take Salsa Lessons
Have you ever considered taking salsa dancing lessons but didn't because you don't have a partner to go with? I know lots of people who have used this as an excuse, but if those people only knew how social salsa lessons can be, they would have no reason to worry.
That's because classes are almost always designed so that you change partners every couple of minutes. If you did bring a partner, you won't be dancing with him for very long. It's actually a ton of fun.
And if you're the type of person who is slightly on the shy side, consider learning how to salsa dance from home first, then hit up your local salsa hot spot and socialize. Being social is one of the best parts of learning to salsa. I've also found it to be a great way to get people to come out of their shell.
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Getting Started with Dreamweaver CS5 and Business Catalyst
In Getting Started with Dreamweaver CS5 and Business Catalyst, author Joseph Lowery introduces Business Catalyst, the hosted application for building and managing business web sites, and shows how to add complex functionality by leveraging its integration with Dreamweaver CS5. The course includes tutorials on setting up a Business Catalyst site in Dreamweaver, adding and customizing design elements such as blogs and forums, and employing the Business Catalyst ecommerce features to build an online store. Exercise files accompany the course.
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i figured that since i did the 2 miles today that i would use that as a starting point to get back into shape.
planned on going back to the gym tomorrow.
then i just read one of the headlines on the local paper's website...
Gym blaze sends firefighter to hospital
yeah. that's my gym.
it says that the fire was contained in the women's locker room... started in the sauna (the sauna is an electric one, not one with the rocks or whatever and sometimes there are boobs in there who pour water on the fake electric rocks and cause things to eff up. this is what i am guessing happened. i could be wrong... but...)
maybe i'll just go to the Brick Reservoir and walk around it.
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Footnotes Issue #68: January 14, 2013
Dirtiest Coal in Georgia on its Way Out
In a victory for clean air and public health, Georgia Power announced last week its plans to phase out 15 total aging coal and oil-burning units at Plant Branch, Plant Yates, and Plant Kraft as our power company prepares to begin its multi-year planning process at the Georgia Public Service Commission later this month.
Nationwide, coal use is at its lowest levels in decades as cleaner sources of energy are declining in price and coal is becoming more expensive, and with today's announcement, 129 coal plants nationwide have been slated for retirement. The story was so big that Sierra Club Executive Director Mike Brune was interviewed for a story on NPR's All Things Considered. Although Georgia Power has been slow to invest in clean energy generation to meet Georgia's energy needs, today's announcement demonstrates that coal-fired power plants are no longer able to provide competitively priced electricity in the Peach State.
"Georgia families will be breathing easier now that some of the state's oldest and largest polluters will be phased out," said Seth Gunning, Beyond Coal Organizer with the Georgia Sierra Club. "Georgia Power's decision to phase out nearly one quarter of their dirty, eighteenth century technology is good for families and good for their customers. If the company chooses to replace this capacity with home-grown, twenty-first century energy technology like solar and wind, their decision will also be good for Georgia jobs. Moving beyond coal and oil is the right decision for Georgia Power."
Help us by sending a note to Georgia Power CEO Paul Bowers, urging that the coal power be replaced with energy efficiency, solar and wind!
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How does Spark relate to Apache Hadoop?
Spark is a fast and general processing engine compatible with Hadoop data. It can run in Hadoop clusters through YARN or Spark's standalone mode, and it can process data in HDFS, HBase, Cassandra, Hive, and any Hadoop InputFormat. It is designed to perform both batch processing (similar to MapReduce) and new workloads like streaming, interactive queries, and machine learning.
Who is using Spark in production?
As of 2016, surveys show that more than 1000 organizations are using Spark in production. Some of them are listed on the Powered By page and at the Spark Summit.
How large a cluster can Spark scale to?
Many organizations run Spark on clusters of thousands of nodes. The largest cluster we are know has 8000. In terms of data size, Spark has been shown to work well up to petabytes. It has been used to sort 100 TB of data 3X faster than Hadoop MapReduce on 1/10th of the machines, winning the 2014 Daytona GraySort Benchmark, as well as to sort 1 PB. Several production workloads use Spark to do ETL and data analysis on PBs of data.
Does my data need to fit in memory to use Spark?
No. Spark's operators spill data to disk if it does not fit in memory, allowing it to run well on any sized data. Likewise, cached datasets that do not fit in memory are either spilled to disk or recomputed on the fly when needed, as determined by the RDD's storage level.
How can I run Spark on a cluster?
You can use either the standalone deploy mode, which only needs Java to be installed on each node, or the Mesos and YARN cluster managers. If you'd like to run on Amazon EC2, Spark provides EC2 scripts to automatically launch a cluster.
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Do I need Hadoop to run Spark?
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How can I access data in S3?
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Does Spark require modified versions of Scala or Python?
No. Spark requires no changes to Scala or compiler plugins. The Python API uses the standard CPython implementation, and can call into existing C libraries for Python such as NumPy.
What are good resources for learning Scala?
Check out First Steps to Scala for a quick introduction, the Scala tutorial for Java programmers, or the free online book Programming in Scala. Scala is easy to transition to if you have Java experience or experience in a similarly high-level language (e.g. Ruby).
In addition, Spark also has Java and Python APIs.
I understand Spark Streaming uses micro-batching. Does this increase latency?While Spark does use a micro-batch execution model, this does not have much impact on applications, because the batches can be as short as 0.5 seconds. In most applications of streaming big data, the analytics is done over a larger window (say 10 minutes), or the latency to get data in is higher (e.g. sensors collect readings every 10 seconds). The benefit of Spark's micro-batch model is that it enables exactly-once semantics, meaning the system can recover all intermediate state and results on failure.
Where can I find high-resolution versions of the Spark logo?
We provide versions here: black logo, white logo. Please be aware that Spark, Apache Spark and the Spark logo are trademarks of the Apache Software Foundation, and follow the Foundation's trademark policy in all uses of these logos.
How can I contribute to Spark?
See the Contributing to Spark wiki for more information.
Where can I get more help?
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The scratchy aesthetic of Smith Westerns could be interpreted as a carefully honed, deliberate attempt to put a new twist on some of the greatest rock 'n' roll innovators of the 1970s. But really, it's much simpler than that. Smith Westerns' members don't have a long or complicated history; in fact, they've only been making music for a few years. Garage-based wunderkinds, they've got an incredible faculty for making cranked-up, T. Rex-inspired glam jams that rock.
Based in Chicago but emerging almost out of nowhere, Smith Western's members — all still in their teens — have already released their debut, self-titled album, and toured with fellow garage-rock prodigies such as Girls, Nobunny and even the late Jay Reatard. Make no mistake: These songs are, without a doubt, the guttural outpourings of raucous adolescents. But Smith Westerns' members have talent well beyond their years, as well as an undeniable gift for writing rousing, sneakily infectious rock.
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Haile Thomas is serving up a variation of the dish that won her a trip to the White House: quinoa salad with garlic shrimp and avocado. Last summer the 12-year-old was one of 54 kid-chefs to attend the Kids' State Dinner, where she presented her healthy recipe. Also try Haile's salad skewers with honey mustard dipping sauce for a simple, kid-friendly snack.
- 2 cups cooked organic quinoa
- 1 can black beans
- Vegetable or chicken stock (about 1 cup)
- 1 pound shrimp
- 2 cups fresh corn
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 bunch cilantro
- 2 cups tomatoes, quartered
- 1 lemon
- 1 avocado
- 2 tbsp. olive oil, more to taste
- Sea salt
- Garlic
Baking Directions:
Cook quinoa according to package directions, substituting chicken or vegetable stock for water for added flavor. Set aside. Dice onions and tomatoes. Drain, rinse and add black beans. Add fresh corn, diced tomatoes and onions to the warm quinoa. Mix all ingredients, season with sea salt and pepper to taste.In a pan, sauté garlic in olive oil and cook shrimp quickly on medium-high heat. Add shrimp and pan juices to salad. Add fresh lemon juice, sliced avocado and cilantro. Serve while warm.
For skewers (makes 1):
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- 2 pieces cheddar cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 apple wedges
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- 1/4 cup honey mustard dipping sauce
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Cut ingredients and assemble lettuce, cheese, apple slices and grapes on a skewer or chopstick. Repeat until the skewer is full. Honey mustard dipping sauce is a great compliment and interactive way for kids to 'dip' lettuce and skewer.For honey mustard: Combine all ingredients in a bowl and stir with a whisk until they are completely emulsified.
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Welcome to SportsNation! On Friday, ESPN.com senior MLB writer Jayson Stark will drop in to chat some baseball.
Jayson Stark has been a senior baseball writer for ESPN.com since 2000. His regular contributions include the newsy Rumblings and Grumblings column and his tilted look inside baseball's numbers and quirks, the Useless Information Department.
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Tremendous time of year, isn't it? Great races. Fun award debates. Careers on the line. Under three weeks to go. So let's get started.
Tyler (NY) [via mobile]
Where do you think Josh Hamilton will sign/resign? And do you think there will be any blockbuster trades this winter? Johan or anyone?
Jayson Stark (1:02 PM)
More and more, I think he won't be back in Texas, and someone comes from off the radar screen to sign him. So who's that? Orioles? Brewers? Blue Jays? Marlins? Too soon to say. But if the bidding gets to five years, $110 million or more, I don't think he'll be a Ranger.
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In the end, what 2 teams do you see coming out of the NL wild card race?
Jayson Stark (1:04 PM)
Braves and Cardinals. The Braves aren't hitting, but they're still 5 up, with the three teams behind them playing lousy baseball. And I think the Cardinals will stabilize once they get home. The Dodgers and Pirates are heading in the wrong direction. And the Brewers, Phillies and Diamondbacks have no margin for error. If one of them goes 17-2 and steals this, more power to them. But that's about what I think this will take.
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Odds Chapman wins the Cy Young? Should he?
Jayson Stark (1:06 PM)
Declining precipitously, I think. I was the guy leading the Aroldis for Cy campaign a month or so ago. But at this point, I don't even know if I could argue he's been the best closer in the league. Craig Kimbreal has probably passed him. But this is still a free-for-all among those two, Dickey, Gio, Cueto and Kershaw. I change my mind on which guy I'd vote for every day!
Justin (Illinois)
Do you think Yadier Moline desirves some consideration for the NL MVP?
Jayson Stark (1:07 PM)
I have a big MVP column on our site today. I think he's in the argument. But I think at the moment, he's just outside of the top three -- of Posey, McCutchen, Braun. If you want to talk him into that group, I'm all ears.
Jackobeam (DC)
How far do you think the Nationals will go? They've won 10 out of 15 against the Braves, taken care of the Giants home AND away, and beaten the Reds when they were missing key players. They have to be the favorite out of the NL at this point---even without you know who.
Jayson Stark (1:10 PM)
You know what's interesting? I did this math the other day. Their winning percentage in games started by pitchers not named Strasburg is actually better than any other team's in baseball. But are they the favorite without him? Not for me. I think the Giants are, at this moment in time. Here's how I always frame this discussion. There's nothing wrong with their rotation minus Strasburg. But winning the World Series is about sending starters to the mound who can dominate even the best lineups in the game. And who best meets that description -- Stephen Strasburg or Edwin Jackson?
Al (Lexington)
We all knew that balancing the leagues in 2013 would cause an interesting schedule. The constant interleague games seem like a good fix, but still causes some inconvenient travel schedules. With the recent infusion of young talent, do you ever see MLB adding 2 more teams (16 per league) to permanently fix these scheduling issues?
Jayson Stark (1:11 PM)
There is zero interest in expansion right now. When I ask that question, people in the game laugh. Their question back is: Where would we expand to? And that's a great question. Charlotte? Portland? San Antonio? Vegas? No apparent appetite for any of them at the moment.
Steve (Milwaukee)
Who wins the NL MVP?
Jayson Stark (1:12 PM)
As I mentioned, I have a big column on our site today on that very topic! I think it's now Buster Posey's award to lose, even though Andrew McCutchen's overall numbers are still better. And I think at least a third of the voters won't list Ryan Braun on their ballot at all. So he has almost no chance, despite having a season just about as good as last year, with no Prince hitting behind him.
Todd (Philly)
Should Manuel have pitched Papelbon last night?
Jayson Stark (1:14 PM)
The question was why was Aumont pitching in his fifth game in five days? No reason to push that button. Papelbon has also been abused lately, so asking him to get four outs was a little much in that particular situation, given his workload lately.
Greg (Toronto)
Jayson, how much credence will voters give to defense when considering Trout vs Cabrera for the AL MVP? To disregard defense is intellectually dishonest IMO.Where do you think Easy E (edwin) finishes in the race? Should get some token votes I hope. Quietest 40 HR season I can recall.
Jayson Stark (1:16 PM)
I think defense and baserunning are the separators in that debate. Miguel Cabrera is one of the best hitters I've seen in my life. And if I had to pick one player to send to the plate with a game on the line, I'd pick him. But there's no comparison between the impact Trout has on a game with his glove and his baserunning and the impact Cabrera has in those areas. Encarnacion is going to be a fascinating guy to watch. If he's not top five or six in this voting, something's amiss!
Kevin (San Fran)
Wow, I knew Posey's second half had been the best half this year in the league but I didn't realize how statistically historic it had been. Great article, thanks! Where does Posey go from here? I know he came into the ML polished but can he still improve substantially? Power obviously can be improved, but what else? Thanks Mr. Stark
Jayson Stark (1:19 PM)
What Kevin is referring to is the research I did on Posey's second half. The only other hitters in the last 50 years to hit .390 with double-digit homers and an OBP and SLG as high as his after the break are Bonds, Walker and Brett. Tell you what, if this guy gets better as a hitter than he is right now, that's a scary thought. Tough park to put up power numbers, but it's easier if you're a RH hitter, as he is. So I think there's more there. The worry is that catching beats him up and he wears down. Fortunately, he can always move to first base.
Vincent (Michigab)
Simple question, Cabrera or Trout?? And if angels miss playoffs and Tigers win central Cabrera shoul definitely win it then right?
Jayson Stark (1:22 PM)
Wrong. I think Trout's impact has been so great, even historic, that just winning the Central wouldn't be enough to propel Cabrera above him in the voting. Not for me. I do factor in winning. But I factor it in this way: If a player's numbers are compiled in the context of a race, whether his team gets in or not, that earns him that extra credit in my eyes. It sure won't be Mike Trout's fault that their bullpen fell apart in a key stretch of the season, or that Ervin Santana and Dan Haren weren't everything they were supposed to be.
Joe (Green Bay)
Brewers or Phillies would have to go 17-2 over the last 19 to take the Wild Card? You think it would take 89 wins? I was thinking more in the 85-87 range.
Jayson Stark (1:23 PM)
Right now coolstandings.com is projecting 86. But if the Cardinals heat up at all, that will change. OK, so maybe they only have to go 15-4. The Phillies haven't won 15 of 19 at any point this year. Tough to project they'll do it now.
Jason (St Louis)
I don't know if this has been discussed by what about Puerto Rico for expansion?
Jayson Stark (1:24 PM)
Not on the radar screen.
Joe (Green Bay)
On the Baseball Today podcast on Wednesday, Eric Karabell and Keith Law discussed the NL MVP race and Braun's candidacy at length. The debated/mentioned that if a voter were to leave Braun off of the ballot entirely, that those voters shouldn't be allowed to cast another ballot. Do you agree? Are they abusing their "power" as voters? (Also, no trivia in R&G today?)
Jayson Stark (1:26 PM)
Sorry about the trivia. It was a little different edition of Rumblings today, because Dave Schoenfield and I were doing dueling takes on the two MVP races. I wouldn't go so far as to say a voter who left Braun off his ballot should be disqualified. It's America, man. People can vote however they want to vote. That's the deal. But I don't think leaving him off the ballot is justified. I explain why at length in today's column. If somebody wants to debate it, feel free.
mark (nyc)
Regarding expansion - If the only question is could they support a team, then Brooklyn/North Jersey and Mexico City are clearly able to do so. If you factor in territorial rights....
Jayson Stark (1:27 PM)
Adding a third team in the New York area isn't a question of whether there's enough population, and enough fans, to support a team. That's obvious. It's all about territorial rights. And there is zero chance the Yankees and Mets would let that happen. Probably less than zero.
Jayson Stark (1:28 PM)
As for Mexico City, that's been kicked around. I just don't think MLB is ready to expand anywhere at the moment. If that changes, Mexico City will be talked about more than many people think.
Chris (Boston)
I agree that Trout has to get the MVP.... But isn't it incredible that Cabrera has yet to get one? He is consistently amazing year in and out... Reminds me of Pujols when he kept winning MVPs....
Jayson Stark (1:29 PM)
Great point. He's working his way into the discussion of best player never to win an MVP. I'm still amazed that when we did our franchise player draft, nobody took him!
Danny (NYC)
Re expansion, when you say there is no appetite for expanding to Charlotte or San Antonio, do you mean in MLB or in those cities? Both cities are large enough to support MLB teams.
Jayson Stark (1:31 PM)
I mean in MLB. The Marlins actually looked at both cities before they made their stadium deal, and I've heard they loved San Antonio. But the Rangers and Astros would block that from happening, even though it's harder to argue that's part of their markets than it is to argue that Brooklyn or Newark are part of the Yankees' and Mets' markets.
Michael (St. Louis)
What are your thoughts on Chris Carpenter's potential comeback this season? Does it affect the Cardinals chances?
Jayson Stark (1:32 PM)
Might be the single biggest X factor in this race -- and maybe the postseason. The Cardinals haven't committed to anything, and their caution tells you it's still unlikely. But if he's physically able to pitch, it will mean he can throw without restrictions. And if Chris Carpenter can throw without restrictions, build up his pitch count and not have 250 innings worth of tread on his tires when they reach October, he could be a major difference-maker.
Dave (Toronto)
Why not expand by bringing a team back to Montreal? There has been much in the news about creating a new baseball stadium in Montreal and there is a big corporate rivalry between Rogers (owners of the Jays and partial owners of the Leafs/Raps) and Bell (owners of the Canadiens and partial owners of Leafs/Raps). It seems like it's the right time to bring Expos baseball back.
Jayson Stark (1:34 PM)
Very interesting. I still think that if the strike hadn't happened in 1994, there would still be a team in Montreal. But let me say this one more time: There's no interest in expanding anywhere within the sport. Not for the foreseeable future anyway. So while talking about all these potential sites is fun, it's also moot.
Brian (Fremont)
In a close Cy Young battle, which pitcher would win: pitcher on a playoff team vs pitcher with a historic game during the season (ie no hitter).
Jayson Stark (1:35 PM)
Neither. Not necessarily anyway. The Cy Young is not the Most Valuable Pitcher award. It's a performance award: Who has pitched the best, period? So playoff teams and no-hitters are only mildly relevant. That's how I've always voted at least.
Fred (Austin, TX)
Never thought I would say this (and it is with great reluctance that I do), but with the ongoing interleague play next year it is time to implement the DH in the NL. They are at a disadvantage now interleague play. The new schedule will make that even worse.
Jayson Stark (1:37 PM)
I don't think the increase in interleague games from 18 to 20 is the issue that could put this question in play. It's the fact that NL teams are at such a disadvantage in trying to keep and/or sign the Prince Fielders and Albert Pujols of the world, because AL teams can offer them those extra two or three years, knowing they can always stash them at DH late in their careers. Lots of grumbling from NL GMs about that of late.
Harold (Baltimore)
Mr. Stark - What's your take on the David Wright situation? Don't the Mets have to sign him? I know the financial issues and all, but he needs to spend his career there. No Mets hitter of note (not that there are many) has ever done that.
Jayson Stark (1:39 PM)
I don't think they have to sign him, Harold. It's not just their choice, you know. It's also his. And beneath the upbeat surface, there are some indications he's not completely convinced they're ready to win any time soon. And to sign him, they don't just need to pay him superstar dollars, they need to convince him they can win during the life of his contract. I think it's 50-50 it gets done, to be honest. Very interesting story to watch this winter.
Dave (Houston, TX)
Given the fact that the Dodgers have slipped out of contention for the NL West title, and are still struggling to score runs and keep pace for the wild card, how much do you think Magic Johnson and Co. are already beginning to regret their decision to take on $225 million in salary from Boston?
Jayson Stark (1:41 PM)
That deal wasn't just about this year. So they won't be happy if they don't get in this year. But a big reason they made that trade is that they didn't like their options on the free-agent market this winter. So they took their chances on Gonzalez, Beckett and Crawford for the long haul, versus overspending for, just to pick three names, Josh Hamilton, Kyle Lohse and B.J. Upton.
ZK (London, England)
Ties for wild card spots are going to be crazy to sort out. If teams need to play multiple one-game playoffs for the right to play in another one-game playoff it does become quite a silly situation. Do you happen to know what happens if two teams tie for the first wildcard spot? (I.E. both teams would be the wild card winners anyway) Do they play a one-game playoff to determine who has home advantage for their postseason one-game playoff?
Jayson Stark (1:43 PM)
If there's a tie for the first wild-card spot and both teams would get in anyway, they'd use head-to-head season records to determine seeding. That's about the only tie that won't be decided on the field, to be honest. Everything else would get nuts. By the way, according to coolstandings, there's more than a 50-percent chance of at least one tie-breaker game and more than an 8-percent chance of a three-way tie.
Harold (Baltimore)
You're right on David Wright, of course. If he choose to go elsewhere Mets fans would understand. I just mean the Mets need to try to keep him. I just think there's extra value to having a true "Mr. Met" without the large baseball head.
Jayson Stark (1:44 PM)
If they sign him, you're exactly right about why that would happen. They don't just need him on the field. They need him as the face of their franchise.
Rick (Jersey)
JS - The thing about the Mets not being ready to win anytime soon. Why is that? Is there a consensus among scouts / baseball people? Shouldn't that team be able to return to being competitive?
Jayson Stark (1:46 PM)
They're actually going to have a real good rotation if they extend Dickey, and if Harvey and Wheeler stay healthy. But their system is low on position-player options and depth. And they're in significant need of both.
Kevin (NJ)
I can't believe how lost all these people are that are bringing up expansion. If anything MLB needs to contract! The quality in baseball is so below what it should be. More players are rushed up that don't belong and many teams are fielding what amounts to minor league players at multiple positions.
Jayson Stark (1:47 PM)
That's not on the table, either, Kevin. If you'd like to pay all the legal bills of teams breaking their lease because they just got contracted, give Bud Selig a call.
Bonzi (VA)
If the two teams tie for the division but one would get the wildcard, do they play for the division title or does it go to head-to-head record?
Jayson Stark (1:48 PM)
They would play off for the division. Then the loser would go into the wild-card mix. If that team had the same record as another team for the No. 2 wild-card spot, there would then be another tie-breaker. And if there are three teams involved for a division and wild card, it would really get crazy. It would take at least three days to play that off!
Jon (Malvern)
All Trout vs. Cabrera. Stats are nice, yes, but where are their teams going to be in a month? The Angels and Tigers are currently both on the outside looking in. Give me Jones, give me Jeter, give me Hamilton.
Jayson Stark (1:50 PM)
Wait. You're arguing we shouldn't even consider Trout or Cabrera if their teams don't play in the postseason? You'll have to explain that one to me. There's nothing in the MVP instructions that says we should only consider players on teams that make the postseason. And there shouldn't be.
Charles (San Jose)
Didn't the Astros and Cardinals tie in 2001 and the division winner/wild card was decided by head-to-head record?
Jayson Stark (1:51 PM)
That's correct. If both teams would make it and it's just about seeding, there's no need to play. What makes it complicated this year is the one-game wild-card round. If two teams are tied and the loser has to play in that game while the winner sits around and sets up its rotation, that has to be decided on the field. That's why the likelihood of tiebreaker games is so much higher now than ever before.
JR (Toronto)
In regards to Cabrera vs Trout, if you took both players off their teams, who would be worse off, Tigers or Angels? I think Detroit would be far worse off, so doesn't that make him a more "valuable" player to his team? Also, have you ever compared their stats when the chips are down? 2-out RISP, or 7th inning or later, Cabrera gets it done in the clutch. Far superior numbers.
Jayson Stark (1:54 PM)
That might be the best argument for Cabrera that's been made. I said earlier that if I had to pick one hitter to send to the plate with a game to be won, I'd pick him. And it's true that the Tigers' supporting cast isn't as deep -- or at least hasn't played as well. And that's how some people define "valuable." But that doesn't mean Trout hasn't had a historic impact on his team -- and made that impact in more facets of the game than Cabrera. That's how I see it, anyway.
Eric (Chicago)
Jayson, I always read you or another sportswriter telling us that winning guarantees MVP or this and that...care to explain that to Andre Dawson 1987 or A-Rod 2003?
Jayson Stark (1:55 PM)
When have I ever said or written that, Eric? It's a factor. It doesn't guarantee anybody wins any award.
Charlie (Pittsburgh)
I know the Bucs are going to end with a dissapointing final record, but this year has been progress, just like last year was. I'm let down by the finish, but I think there's a lot of great reasons to feel like things are going in the right direction. Plus... best ballpark in the MLB.
Jayson Stark (1:56 PM)
I was talking with a friend of mine who's a Pirates fan yesterday. And that was one of the points he made. If they finished with exactly the same record, only they had a good second half and lousy first half, think how encouraged everyone would be. That doesn't mitigate the disappointment if they don't make the postseason and don't have a winning record. But this team is definitely more "for real" than last year's was.
ZK (London, England)
I suppose this discussion will only really be settled next year once we've had a taste of it, but I think having about five or six different one-game playoffs to get to the wildcard playoff would detract somewhat from the new postseason format. Not to mention every other team already safely in the postseason would be waiting around a while (and the Colorado Rockies of 2007 among other teams know what harm that can do...)
Jayson Stark (1:58 PM)
You think it would detract from it? I think it would be awesome. If we had a bunch of games after the regular season that were all win-or-go-home, how would that not be tremendous theater? The travel would be insane. But the drama would be amazing.
Chris (New York)
Where do you think Greinke will land next year? Any chance he's back in Milwaukee?
Jayson Stark (1:58 PM)
I think the Angels are determined to sign him, to be honest with you. I'd be shocked if they don't. They didn't trade away what they traded away to rent him for two months. Put it that way.
easdrobert (miami, fl)
Jayson, can you answer me my Marlins question? Who do you think we'll sign this offseason? Bourn or trade for Headley?
Jayson Stark (2:00 PM)
I get the impression third base is more of a priority than center field. But there are also fewer options. The Padres aren't trading Chase Headley unless they get a Mat Latos-type package, or more. They've made that clear. So don't hold your breath on him.
Jayson Stark (2:00 PM)
Wow. That hour flew by. Let's take one more.
Fred (Austin, TX)
It may be true that Cabrera has better stats in the late innings, etc., but could it be that Trout's over all play in those early innings may reduce the need for later inning heroics? Trout is the better BASEBALL player this year.
Justin (Redlands, CA)
And it sure won't be Trout's fault that the Angels happen to play in the best division in baseball this season, while the Tigers play in arguably the worst.
Jayson Stark (2:02 PM)
I posted both of those because it helps me make one last MVP point. There's no magic MVP formula. It isn't just about WAR or any other stat. It isn't just about winning. As a voter, I've always factored in EVERYTHING. And all of the points you folks have brought up are part of the deliberations. But on balance, there's not much of a case for any player other than Trout winning unless he goes 0 for 70 over the last three weeks.
Jayson Stark (2:02 PM)
Thanks for all the great questions. Fun time of year. See you down the road in Chat Land.
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The Mathematics and Science Partnership Program supports improved academic achievement of students in the areas of mathematics and science by encouraging state educational agencies, institutions of higher education, local educational agencies, elementary schools, and secondary schools to partner in high-quality professional development programs. The intent of this program is to increase academic achievement of students in mathematics and science by enhancing the content knowledge and teaching skills of classroom teachers. Title II, Part B of NCLB authorizes a Mathematics and Science Partnership (MSP) competitive grant program.
The Arizona Department of Education (ADE) is responsible for the administration of the MSP Program. Available funds will be awarded by the ADE to support successful proposals submitted by eligible partnerships comprised of departments of mathematics, science, or engineering at Arizona institutions of higher education and high-need LEAs.
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The Arizona Department of Education is pleased to announce the release of the SY2016-17 Arizona Mathematics and Science Partnerships (MSP) Grant Application. All applicant LEAs must attend the grant-writing webinar. The LEA's project lead and fiscal officer are both encouraged to attend, as are additional partners (evaluators, higher education, etc.)
Applications are due May 4, 2016.
Math 20/20 (Grades K-6)
- Math 20/20 Application
- Math 20/20 Appendices
- MSP Grants – Math 20/20 Tips and Starting Points
- Required Math 20/20 MSP Grant Writing Webinars:
- Feb 19 (10 am-11 am), Feb 25 (3:00 pm-4:00 pm)
- Informational Webinars about Math 20/20, held by Rodel
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Links to Background Information:
The following sites have been identified as containing information that may be beneficial when developing MSP grant proposals. However, each partnership team will need to assess and select resources/references that best align to the needs of their targeted population.MSP Resources
- USDOE Info
- US Department of Education Mathematics and Science Partnership Webpage
- MSPNet – National Science Foundation MSP Webpage
- RTOP Reference Manual
- RTOP-Observation Protocol for Mathematics and Science
- RTOP – Self-Guided Training
- Mathematics Content Measures
- Science Content Measures (DTAMS)
- Professional Developmental Observation Protocol
Professional Development Resources
- Designing Professional Development for Teachers of Science and Mathematics
- Improving Student Learning: A Strategic Plan for Education Research and Its Utilization
- Interweaving Content and Pedagogy in Teaching and Learning to Teach
- National Center for Improving Learning and Achievement in Mathematics and Science
- National Staff Development Council
- Studying Teacher Education: The Report of the AERA Panel on Research and Teacher Education
- Teacher Quality Measures and Student Achievement in Mathematics
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- What Experience Has Taught Us About Professional Development: Facilitating Mathematics and Science Reform: Lessons Learned
Evaluation Resources
- Government Performance Results Act (GPRA) Measures for MSP
- Criteria for Classifying Designs of MSP Evaluations
- Guide for Summarizing MSP Evaluation Results
- How to Conduct Rigorous Evaluations of Mathematics and Science Partnerships (MSP) Projects
- Random Controlled Trials
Mathematics Content/Pedagogy Resources
- Adding It Up: Helping Children Learn Mathematics
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- How Students Learn: Mathematics in the Classroom
- Knowing Mathematics for Teaching
- Mathematical Proficiency for All Students
- National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
- What Works Clearinghouse
Science Content/Pedagogy Resources
- EDThoughts: What We Know About Science Teaching and Learning
- Designing Optimal Knowledge for Teaching Science and Mathematics
- How Students Learn: Science in the Classroom
- Making Sense of Secondary Science: Research into Children's Ideas
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