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In April, President Obama released a strategic plan outlining his vision for high-speed rail. The plan identifies $13 billion in federal funds — $8 billion in the Recovery Act and $5 billion requested in the President's budget — to jump-start a potential world-class passenger rail system and sets the direction of transportation policy for the future. Detailed guidance for up to the first $8 billion in federal grant applications will be announced later this month and the first round of grants are expected to be awarded as soon as late summer 2009.
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7. Games and Simulations: Learning by Playing and Pretending in Virtual Worlds
Published Online: 1 DEC 2011
DOI: 10.1002/9781118256039.ch7
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E-Learning by Design, 2nd Edition
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Horton, W. (2011) Games and Simulations: Learning by Playing and Pretending in Virtual Worlds, in E-Learning by Design, 2nd Edition, Pfeiffer, San Francisco, CA, USA. doi: 10.1002/9781118256039.ch7
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With style and saftey on point this 2016 Subaru Impreza Sport will not disappoint. This one comes with a full touch radio with bluetooth and streaming media, voice command and lots more!*Richmond Subaru* is a well-established dealership in Richmond, BC, having served the Greater Vancouver and the lower mainland for decades. We carry premium new and used vehicles at prices that are very competitive. If you don't find what you're looking for in our inventory, just ask and we'll do our best to fulfill your needs.We invite you to drop in to our dealership. We are located 3511 No. 3 road. Seconds from both the Arthur Laing and Oak street bridge and 5 minutes from the tunnel. ** Note: We are *not* in the Automall.We are open Monday to Thursday from 8am to 9pm, Friday and Saturday from 8am to 6:30pm and Sundays/Holidays from 11 to 5pm. Sales Department: *866-541-7385 or 604-273-0333*, or Shop on line at www.RichmondSubaru.com.FEATURES: Power Steering, Power Mirror(s), Tires - Rear Performance, Heated Mirrors, Steering Wheel Audio Controls, Bluetooth Connection, Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers, Temporary Spare Tire, Sun/Moonroof, Aluminum Wheels, Satellite Radio, Sun/Moon Roof, 4-Wheel Disc Brakes, AM/FM Stereo, Auxiliary Audio Input, Automatic Headlights, ABS, CD Player, Power Door Locks, Brake Assist, Keyless Entry, Daytime Running Lights, Fog Lamps, Tires - Front Performance, Rear Spoiler, MP3 Player, All Wheel Drive, Rear Defrost, Adaptive Cruise Control, Security System, Passenger Vanity Mirror, Trip Computer, Climate Control, Stability Control, Rear Bench Seat, Adjustable Steering Wheel, Cargo Shade, Driver Vanity Mirror, Floor Mats, Keyless Start, Smart Device Integration, Engine Immobilizer, Cloth Seats, Traction Control, Power Windows, Heated Front Seat(s), A/C, Bucket Seats, Pass-Through Rear Seat, Leather Steering Wheel, Front Side Air Bag, Driver Air Bag, Child Safety Locks, Passenger Air Bag, Lane Departure Warning, Back-Up Camera, Rear Head Air Bag, Front Head Air Bag, Knee Air Bag, Passenger Air Bag Sensor
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24th Annual Festival of lights
About The Festival of Lights
The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa - Southern California's historic AAA-Four Diamond hotel will kick off the holiday season on November 25, 2016 with Festival of Lights a free, six-week-long holiday extravaganza featuring one of the nation's largest holiday light collections of its kind. Now in its 24th year, Festival of Lights is an annual gift to the community from property owners Duane and Kelly Roberts, who saved the historic hotel from destruction in 1992.
The beloved Southern California tradition recently named "Best Public Lights Display in the Nation" by USA Today creates a magical, Disneyland-like experience in the heart of Riverside and attracts more than 250,000 visitors from all over the world each year, commencing with the famous "Switch-On" Ceremony, a spectacular event in which the castle-like hotel is instantly illuminated with nearly 4.5 million holiday lights followed by a full fireworks display.
Highlights of Festival of Lights include more than 400 animated figures including angels, elves and Dickens carolers; appearances by Santa Claus; the world's largest man-made mistletoe measuring 12' x 8'; horse-drawn carriage rides; elf tuck-ins; freshly fallen snow; elaborately decorated Christmas trees in the lobby and throughout the hotel; and delectable holiday confections at the famous Casey's Cupcakes, among other festive offerings.
New this year, The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa will be offering a gingerbread theme throughout the hotel. This includes the "Gingerbread Dreams Suite" room package, gingerbread spa treatment at Kelly's Spa, three gingerbread villages located in the lobby, gingerbread turn-down service, gingerbread martini & dessert available in all four of the hotel's restaurants. Casey's Cupcakes also feature delectable holiday confections to include Glamorous Gingerbread cupcakes.
Those wishing to stay at the historic hotel during Festival of Lights can select from a variety of special room packages. Whether it's a family tradition, romantic getaway or gathering with friends, The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa makes every stay during Festival of Lights unforgettable.
Award-Winning Dining at The Inn
This holiday season, enjoy specially prepared cuisine as you celebrate the season with family and friends. Exquisite holiday menus, live entertainment, extended hours and festive decor create the perfect recipe for all your holiday celebrations.
Holiday Family Traditions
Santa's Elves Tuck-In
Surprise your child with a personal visit from Santa's Elves. A jolly elf will deliver a small, present-filled stocking to our young guests. Santa's Elves can tuck your little ones into bed with a bedtime story and wish them sweet dreams. Includes a keepstake book of "Twas the Night Before Christmas" and a delicious Casey's Cupcake.
Available November 26th Through December 26th.
Elf Hours: 7:00PM - 10:00PM
• $50 Per Child
*24-hour advance reservations required by calling the Hotel Concierge at 951.341.6701
Santa's Grand Afternoon Tea*
Enchant young visitors with a cheerful Tea Experience hosted by Jolly St. Nick! Unlike any other holiday experience, families will relish the moment where Santa joins for a private visit over holiday tea and invites children to share wishes and dreams. Children and parents alike will enjoy hot cocoa, hand-crafted tea sandwiches and gingerbread cookies.
Saturday, December 17th, 2016 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm
- Adults: $37 • Children: $25 (11 yrs old and Under) Per Person, All Inclusive
*Advance reservations required, please call 800.843.7755. *Prepayment required at the time of reservation. Cancellations received less than 72 hours prior to reservation date will be subject to forfeiture of prepayment.
Sunday Champagne Brunch With Santa*
There is nothing grander than indulging in our Sunday Brunch this December with Santa. Our festive holiday decorations will get you in the holiday spirit. Brunch with Santa is a great affair for a family celebration or an office party. Our exquisite brunch buffet features a variety of carved meats, a seafood station and assorted sweets. The children's station features child-friendly options. Santa will be waiting for you! Champagne and Mimosas also included.
From November 27th - December 18th, 2016
- Sundays from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm
- Adults: $48 • Children: $25 (5-11 yrs.) Per Person, Plus Tax & Gratuity
*Advance reservations strongly recommended, please call 800.843.7755. A valid credit card is required at the time of booking for parties of 10 or more to confirm and secure the reservation. Children 4 & under are complimentary.
Breakfast With Santa*
Christmas would not be complete without Breakfast with Santa! A delightful tradition for both children and parents. You will enjoy the spirit of the holiday season at The Mission Inn with this special kid-friendly breakfast. Don't forget your camera to capture those picture perfect moments with Santa as your children whisper their secret wish lists into his ear.
Saturday, December 17th, 2016 from 8-9:30 am & 10-11:30 am
- Adults: $34 • Children: $22 (11 yrs old and Under) Per Person, All Inclusive
*Advance reservations required, please call 800.843.7755. *Prepayment required at the time of reservation. Cancellations received less than 72 hours prior to reservation date will be subject to forfeiture of prepayment.
Room and dining reservations are highly recommended.
To make your dining reservations, please call 800.843.7755, visit our Concierge desk or through our website at www.missioninn.com/dining and select the restaurant of your choice.
Dining reservations are being accepted for Las Campanas Mexican Cuisine and Bella Trattoria Italian Bistro for New Year's Eve via Open Table.
Getting Here
Getting to the Festival of Lights
From the 60 Freeway: Exit at Market or Main Street. Turn south towards Downtown and Festival of Lights, approximately 1.2 miles. You can easily access various parking structures/lots, including Lot 33 located on Main St at Third St, Garage 7 located on Sixth St at Fairmount Blvd, or Garage 3 located on Market St between Mission Inn Ave and University Ave.
From the 91 Freeway: Exit Fourteenth Street. Turn west on Fourteenth St and turn right onto Market St towards Downtown and Festival of Lights. There are several lots and structures in close proximity including Garage 6 located at Ninth St at Orange St and Garage 3 on Market St.
Take the Metrolink to the Festival of Lights
NOV. 25 and 26 | DEC. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17
Avoid holiday traffic and take Metrolink special train service to the Mission Inn Hotel and Spa's Festival of Lights on Fridays and Saturdays from Los Angeles and Perris – South to Riverside-Downtown. Dates are November 25 & 26, December 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, and 17, 2016. Special Metrolink train service sponsored by Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC).


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Chinese websites are now required to register with the national authorities prior to 10 June or the government plans to close them down at least temporarily.
AFP reported that the Ministry of Information Industry was attempting "to control domestic internet information services…"
If they are closed they will still be allowed 10 days to comply with the registration requirements. Then they will be closed for good the government agency promises.
So far the Chinese government has required internet cafes (which are legion in the developing world where every kid and business person has a computer, laptop and, probably, wireless services) to register with the Ministry before being allowed to offer internet access. Websites of size have already been forced to sign a "code of conduct" that would control the content of websites and chatrooms. Blogs are not noted in the article.
Since I often watch Chinese blogs and bloggers out of interest for the culture of both China and the blogosphere; I would expect more stringent rules to emerge very soon that would attempt to control this modern mode of communication that is, perhaps, uncontrollable.
In China the effort to control the content of the net and access to it is called "The Great Firewall of China." Obviously the idea is to keep free lines of communication off the internet — especially "subversive", anti-government discussions and postings.
According to AFP " … The Chinese government forecasts the country will have 120 million Internet users by the end of 2005, a figure that would mark a growth of nearly 28 percent from 94 million at the end of 2004."
In the period immediately preceding the breakup of the U.S.S.R. I attended a prophetic lecture by a political scientist. I was the photographer and had time to listen (it had been my undergraduate and grad school majors, after all). I have forgotten (forgive me) his name but the talk was about the growth of personal computers, fax machines, photocopiers (cell phones and the net came later) and their effects on efforts of authoritarian governments to control their citizens with Big Brother techniques of mid control and to limit the passage of information.
A few years later came the Tiananmen Square massacre and it grew into a threat to the government and then a bloodbath precisely because people were able to reproduce information and transmit it around the world. And this was still before the internet.
What China will do and how well it will succeed remains a fascinating question. Theirs is a growing, strengthening, and dynamic society and economy. They have embraced technology and speak of democracy. Perhaps we will begin to see those limits (or changes) as well as how well the new technologies work in the world to guarantee the free transmission and expression of ideas.Powered by Sidelines


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PCUSA Elects New Moderator
In the first important action of the Presbyterian Church (USA)'s General Assembly, the Rev. Neal Presa of New Jersey was elected Moderator yesterday. According to the Presbyterian News Service:
The Rev. Neal Presa, pastor of Middlesex (N.J.) Presbyterian Church in Elizabeth Presbytery, was elected moderator of the 220th General Assembly (2012) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Saturday evening (June 30) on the fourth ballot. It was the second consecutive Assembly that took four ballots to elect its moderator.
Presa said he is committed to the unity of our Presbyterian family and spoke very personally about his parents' separation at the time of his engagement to be married 10 years ago. "I didn't know if they would both be at the wedding," he said, "but Presbyterians prayed them back together. God holds us all together in Christ – it's called grace."
It was that kind of grace and trust, Presa said, that caused him to retain his vice-moderator running mate, the Rev. Tara Spuhler McCabe of National Capital Presbytery, after she recently signed a marriage certificate for a lesbian couple in Washington, D.C., where same-gender marriage is legal.
"For me, same-sex marriage is not an issue – these are people," he said. "As a church officer, I hold to the [PC(USA)] Constitution (which defines marriage as between a man and a woman), but I've known Tara for ten-and-a-half years and though we disagree, we live with this tension because of our relationship."
So Presa, about whom I know nothing other than what is in this article, is apparently in favor of moral and ecclesial anarchy in his denomination in the service of "relationships." That is presumably because it is impossible to remain friends with a ministerial colleague without a) allowing them to toss out the denomination's governing policy, and b) having her elected to a high denominational position.
It is going to be a long week in Pittsburgh.
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Nothing brings a smile to a parent's face more quickly than seeing their child dancing. Children are natural performers – it's how they have fun! A passion for expression through dance can begin at any age. At HVT Studio of Performing Arts, we're all about encouraging children of all ages to discover the joy of dance. It encourages creativity, builds confidence and is a great, healthy way for children to release their natural energy. Not all children go on to make performance a career, but we support each child at the level of participation they choose.
Perhaps they might like the aspect of making new friends, or the idea of dressing up in costume, or simply the joy of learning something new.
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Research will continue on the long term goal of defining the conformational motion that couples energy expenditure to substrate translocation in active multidrug transporters. Clinical multidrug resistance in the treatment of bacterial and fungal infections and chemotherapy of neoplasms can be associated with overexpression of these membrane-embedded efflux pumps that selectively extrude cytotoxic molecules from the cell. The experimental focus for the next funding period is on two superfamilies, the ATP binding cassettes (ABC) and the major facilitator (MFS), that account for the majority of bacterial multidrug resistance transporters, represent two energy conversion motifs and encompass a broad spectrum of extruded drugs. ABC transporters harness the energy of ATP hydrolysis to power transport while MFS transporters couple substrate translocation to inward movement of protons. An innovative experimental design combines quantitative ensemble analysis by advanced spin labeling electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) methods with insight into long range motions by disulfide chemistry, to derive constraints that describe the conformational state of each transporter at different stages of the transport cycle. We will test whether a model of ATP-induced conformational changes, developed in the previous funding period, describes the transport cycle of ABC drug efflux transporters in a native-like environment. For multidrug transporters of the major facilitator superfamily, we will investigate the structural basis of proton/substrate coupling and delineate the common structural motifs underlying transporter isomerization from inward-facing to outward-facing conformations. The experiments will capitalize on the convergence of two technologies, Nanodiscs phospholipid bilayers and Q-band pulse EPR, to increase the throughput of long range distance measurements (up to 70E) between spin labels by double electron electron resonance (DEER). The successful implementation of the proposed methodology will set the stage for application to eukaryotic membrane proteins where absolute amounts and concentrations are more limited. The results will provide the dynamic dimension necessary to bridge the divide between functional models of these transporters and static crystallographic snapshots that are often mechanistically ill-defined.
The World Health Organization has reported that multidrug-resistant bacteria account for up to 60% of all hospital-acquired infections globally. The major outcome of this research is to learn common principles of how multidrug transporters harness energy input for vectorial substrate movement. These are fundamental information for the development of new therapeutic strategies to combat the evolving epidemic of drug resistance and overcome tumor resistance to chemotherapy.
|Masureel, Matthieu; Martens, Chloe; Stein, Richard A et al. (2014) Protonation drives the conformational switch in the multidrug transporter LmrP. Nat Chem Biol 10:149-55
|Dürr, Katharina L; Chen, Lei; Stein, Richard A et al. (2014) Structure and dynamics of AMPA receptor GluA2 in resting, pre-open, and desensitized states. Cell 158:778-92
|Alexander, Nathan S; Stein, Richard A; Koteiche, Hanane A et al. (2013) RosettaEPR: rotamer library for spin label structure and dynamics. PLoS One 8:e72851
|Steed, P Ryan; Zou, Ping; Trone, Kristin E et al. (2013) Structure and pH-induced structural rearrangements of the putative multidrug efflux pump EmrD in liposomes probed by site-directed spin labeling. Biochemistry 52:7964-74
|Steed, P Ryan; Stein, Richard A; Mishra, Smriti et al. (2013) Na?-substrate coupling in the multidrug antiporter norm probed with a spin-labeled substrate. Biochemistry 52:5790-9
|Kazmier, Kelli; Alexander, Nathan S; Meiler, Jens et al. (2011) Algorithm for selection of optimized EPR distance restraints for de novo protein structure determination. J Struct Biol 173:549-57
|Hirst, Stephanie J; Alexander, Nathan; McHaourab, Hassane S et al. (2011) RosettaEPR: an integrated tool for protein structure determination from sparse EPR data. J Struct Biol 173:506-14
|McHaourab, Hassane S; Steed, P Ryan; Kazmier, Kelli (2011) Toward the fourth dimension of membrane protein structure: insight into dynamics from spin-labeling EPR spectroscopy. Structure 19:1549-61
|Zou, Ping; McHaourab, Hassane S (2010) Increased sensitivity and extended range of distance measurements in spin-labeled membrane proteins: Q-band double electron-electron resonance and nanoscale bilayers. Biophys J 98:L18-20
|Amadi, Sepan T; Koteiche, Hanane A; Mishra, Sanjay et al. (2010) Structure, dynamics, and substrate-induced conformational changes of the multidrug transporter EmrE in liposomes. J Biol Chem 285:26710-8
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A free program for children from JK to Grade 5 that runs Wednesday evenings at 7-8pm from mid September through late April.
Young people can enjoy socializing with their peers while at the same time receiving a firm foundation in the the truth of God's Word.
This is a social group for our young adults between the ages of 18 and 35 although no one ever asks for I.D. if you happen to be a little older.
This ministry is geared to those who are 50 plus. Monthly social events happen all year long and usually involve a lot of fun, food and fellowship.
My name is Rev. Dan Wood, and I'm the Senior Pastor here at FGt since May of 2009. That lovely lady I'm holding onto is my wife of almost 25 years, Liane. Our family is rounded out with our two adorable daughters, Laurie, and Emily. I can relate to what the Apostle Paul says in 1 Corinthians 9:16, for since my early teenage years I've been "compelled to preach." So right out of high school I entered into Eastern Pentecostal Bible College, graduating first with my diploma, then with my Bachelor of Theology degree [read more]
Dan is a 2nd generation Christian who is passionate about his faith in Christ and wants to see everyone find what he has found because it makes all the difference. His passion for preaching the Word is only eclipsed by his passion for his wife and 2 daughters (and maybe his motorcycle).
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Offering free rental bike and a garden with BBQ facilities, Agriturismo Guidozzo is located in the Lazio countryside, 6 km from Marta. Olive oil, jam and bread are produced on site. All the rooms are equipped with basic furnishings, including a wardrobe. The private bathroom is complete with a hairdryer. Guests will enjoy a sweet and savoury breakfast served daily. It includes hot drinks, homemade cakes, jam, cheese and cold meats. Guidozzo Agriturismo is a 10-minute drive from Lake Bolsena. Viterbo is 27 km away.
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We Won! More than half a million of us got involved in the campaign to Save Our Forests, and the government agreed to drop the planned sell-off.Click here to find out more.
The government is planning a massive sell off of our national forests. They could be auctioned and fenced off, run down, logged or turned into golf courses and holiday villages.
We can't let that happen. We need to stop these plans. National treasures like the The Forest of Dean, Thetford Forest and The New Forest could be sold off. Once they are gone, they will be lost forever.
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Home Secretary Theresa May has lost a legal challenge to a coroner's refusal to hold closed sessions of the 7/7 inquests to hear top secret evidence.
Lady Justice Hallett yesterday rejected calls from MI5 and the Home Secretary for the families of victims in the 2005 London attack to be excluded from hearings while she examines highly-sensitive intelligence material.
Lord Justice Maurice Kay and Lord Justice Stanley Burnton upheld the coroner's ruling at the High Court.
They will give their full reasons at a later date. The Government could now attempt to appeal against the decision or use powers to transform part of the inquest into a public inquiry, which could examine the secret documents in closed hearings.
Appeal court judge Lady Justice Hallett concluded that she had powers under Rule 17 of the Coroners Rules 1984 to exclude the public from hearings in the interests of national security.But she ruled that this did not include "interested persons", such as the bereaved relatives, who are legally entitled to be represented. The coroner said the secret documents could be edited to remove names of sources and other confidential information.
"I am still hopeful that, with full cooperation on all sides, most if not all of the relevant material can and will be put before me in such a way that national security is not threatened,"she said in her ruling on November 3.
"Sources' names may be withheld; redactions made. I do not intend to endanger the lives of anyone. I do not intend to allow questions which might do so," she said.
Lawyers for Mrs May and MI5, also known as the Security Service, went to the High Court last week seeking a judicial review of the ruling. They argued that the coroner would not be able to reach accurate conclusions about MI5's involvement in tracking the 7/7 bombers without seeing the secret evidence, which cannot be revealed in open sessions. James Eadie QC said: "This is not an attempt by the Security Service to avoid or to minimise the scrutiny of their actions by the coroner by citing the need to protect national security. The position is entirely to the contrary."
Section 17A of the Coroners Act 1988, as amended in 1999, gives the Lord Chancellor power to adjourn an inquest if the death is being investigated by a public inquiry.
This provision was controversially used in the case of Azelle Rodney, 24, who was shot dead by police in London in 2005, after the inquest into his death stalled over the release of secret evidence. But Mr Eadie said last week there were "serious potential practical problems"with going down this route.
The inquests into the deaths of the 52 innocent people murdered in the 2005 attacks in London are examining alleged failings by police and MI5.
Bereaved families want to ask intelligence officials why they did not follow up plot ringleader Mohammed Sidique Khan and his right-hand man, Shehzad Tanweer, after surveillance officers watched them meeting known terror suspects 17 months before the bombings. MI5 argues this is both unnecessary and impossible because doing so would require the disclosure of top secret filesReuse content


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Study Buddy Tutoring
Having trouble in class or excited to pass your knowledge to others? "We get by with a little help from our friends..." Apply to receive tutoring through Study Buddies or provide tutoring.
Join the PTSA!
Monta Vista is made even greater with the generous support of our Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA). Consider joining this altruistic organization that provides supplies, grants and scholarships, contributes to policy, and shapes discussions about important topics to our kids, parents, and staff. You can learn more about the PTSA or click here to join.
Research STEM Sign-Up
STEM Research is a course in which students complete an independent science research project at school and enter the Synopsys Competition. You can apply for this course at the STEM Research Application.
Branding Seminar to Benefit ALS
On March 18 (Saturday) from 10-12:30 PM in the MVHS Cafeteria, join best-selling author Karen Kang at the Branding Pays Seminar, a fundraiser for ALS Therapy Development Institute developed in collaboration with Fremont Union High School District. At the $125 seminar, you will learn how to use your values, strengths and passions to market yourself, useful for college admission, job and internship application, and more. Click here to register. For more information, see this flier about the event.
Common Core Info
What is the Common Core? What does it mean for day-to-day teaching and learning? Whether you are a teacher, parent, or student, you may want to visit the FUHSD Common Core Info Page to learn more about the Common Core State Standards.
Blue Ribbon School
Monta Vista has been named a National Blue Ribbon School. Only three high schools in the state of California were awarded this honor in 2014. To learn more about the program, follow this link to the US Department of Education website, view the List of Selected Schools, or see the Blue Ribbon Info Page.
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Blacklight Rodeo: Feb 17
Hey Matadors! You are invited to Monta Vista's first ever Blacklight Rodeo. There will be a mechanical bull, games, and even more next Friday, February 17th, in the gym from 7pm-10pm! Come decked out in white, to light up under the blacklights, or wear country attire. Guest forms will be available on school loop, and will be due Wednesday, February 15th. Round up your friends for a night of fun for only $10 with your ASB card, or $15 without ASB.
AP Exams - Registration
AP Exam season is nearly upon us. Parents of students enrolled in AP classes at MVHS were emailed the 2017 AP Student and Parent Letter and Bulletin for AP Students and Parents. These explain our registration process and the expectations set forth by the College Board. If you have questions, please contact Michelle Pedone (AP Test Coordinator) at 408-366-7605 or Nico Flores (Assistant Principal) at 408-366-7609.
Please register at ASB for the AP Exam between January 30 and February 28. Registration will not be available after February 28. Monta Vista will post locations and times of the exams after registration is complete.
Spring Parenting Classes
Looking to better understand your teen and improve your parent-child relationship? Mr. Prinz and Ms. Chi are teaching Parenting Classes over several evenings in March and April. Communication and listening, parenting style, helping build responsibility, and similar topics will be explored. For more information about the classes, see the Parenting Class page.
Spring Standardized Testing is Coming
Each Spring about half of students participate in Standardized Testing. This year, testing will be from March 27 to 31. A schedule is posted here and on the Bell Schedule page. Further details will be provided to students, staff, and parents as the event approaches.
College Planning and Essay Workshops
Attention Juniors! Are you ready to get started in developing a list of colleges you will apply to next fall? Sign up for the College Planning Workshops offered by FUHSD in partnership with the City of Cupertino! You should have received an email and a School Loop message with the registration materials, but if you have any questions or need an additional copy, please see your guidance counselor or look on the main page of the district website. Make sure to register by Tuesday, February 14, at the Quinlan Community Center in Cupertino – these popular classes WILL SELL OUT!
Senior All Night Party is Coming!
Senior All Night Grad Party is a great way for students to celebrate their graduation with their friends, in a safe environment. Everything is included in the ticket price of $150. Price increases to $170 on Feb 18, 2017. BUY YOUR TICKET TODAY at Weebly.com.
PARENTS, join the party too. Volunteer to help the week before the party setting up the campus or help the night of the party. NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED. Take a look at the many opportunities to help or SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER at Weebly.com.
To view important dates of the 2016-17 Academic Year including vacation and progress reports, see the School Calendar 2016-2017.
NCWIT Winners Announced!
Congratulations to Ruoyun Zheng, Sanjana Shah, Ankita Mitra, and Elizabeth Wang, who all won awards from National Center for Women and Information Technology (NCWIT) for their annual Aspirations in Computing Competition. Sanjana will be one of 50 young women who will receive a National Award from NCWIT in North Carolina on March 3rd. Congratulations young ladies!
Siemens Finalists Announced!
Congratulations to all students who competed in this year's Siemens Competition. Shivani Sundaram is a regional semi-finalist - great job! Nikhil and Anika Cheerla are Siemens National Finalists in the 2016 Siemens Competition in Math, Science and Technology. Way to go!
Newsweek Top 500 Schools - #16
Newsweek has published a list of the top 500 high schools in 2016. MV is ranked at #16 based upon a formula which includes graduation rates, college enrollment rates, AP/ACT/SAT participation and scores, and the number of counselors at a school. Way to go, Mats!
US News Gold Medal High School
US News has published a list of "gold medal" high schools, and Monta Vista ranks 16th in California. To see the list, and learn more about the criteria used to determine these rankings, visit US News - Best California High Schools.


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Exodus 25 - NIV
22 There, above the cover between the two cherubim that are over the ark of the covenant law, I will meet with you and give you all my commands for the Israelites.
The Table
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23 "Make a table of acacia wood—two cubits long, a cubit wide and a cubit and a half high.[a]
24 Overlay it with pure gold and make a gold molding around it.
25 Also make around it a rim a handbreadth[b] wide and put a gold molding on the rim.
26 Make four gold rings for the table and fasten them to the four corners, where the four legs are.
27 The rings are to be close to the rim to hold the poles used in carrying the table.
28 Make the poles of acacia wood, overlay them with gold and carry the table with them.
29 And make its plates and dishes of pure gold, as well as its pitchers and bowls for the pouring out of offerings.
30 Put the bread of the Presence on this table to be before me at all times.
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The growing ranks of the self-employed are not alone, an entrepreneur tells James Hurley
Emma Jones has a novel way of levelling the playing field between big businesses and their smaller counterparts when it comes to tax planning. The energetic founder of Enterprise Nation, a networking organisation for the self-employed and owners of small companies, got the idea while planning a trade mission for her members to Dublin.
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Page Expands to the West Coast with Focus on Planning
Page has acquired a well-known San Francisco planning firm, BMS Design Group.
Page has acquired a well-known San Francisco planning firm, BMS Design Group.
John Grable Architects designs a tiny pavilion for playing music and practicing yoga.
The biological paradigm that explains cities as entities remains in vogue, and David Heymann embraces it for his discussion of Austin's growing pains.
The RTKL Dallas office has committed to performance-driven design and was honored by the 2014 Re-Thinking the Future Sustainability Awards late last year.
Texas Architect magazine features the 2014 AIA San Antonio Design Awards.
The Heron Creek Restroom by Mell Lawrence Architects opens up this spring on the Lady Bird Lake Hike and Bike Trail in Austin.
The story goes that the first word spoken on the surface of another world was the name of a Texas city.
While most adults say they would strongly prefer to stay in their homes as they age, many houses and communities in the U.S. are not set up to meet the needs of the elderly and less mobile.
The Texas Tech University College of Architecture's Land Arts of the American West program offers a wide-eyed, sunburnt trip that explores how we alter the land around us.
Lake|Flato Architects' Josey Pavilion aspires to be the first Living Building in Texas.
The Design Research Lab at the Texas A&M University College of Architecture explores resiliency in terms of the raw and synthetic.
Can a 500-ft-tall glass box in Houston possibly be a good idea? The recent expansion of high-rise office buildings says yes.
After the double whammy of Hurricane Ike in 2008 and the great Texas drought of 2011, the unthinkable happened in Houston's Memorial Park: Half of the trees died.
The Texas Society of Architects 2015 Design Conference: CRAFT occurred on a wintery February weekend.
Field Constructs Design Competition deadline is fast approaching with an April 1 submission date.
Texas Architect magazine features the 2014 Preservation Texas Honor Awards.
Kinneymorrow Architects designed a small gem of a building to help artist Daryl Howard address a range of needs.
During his visit to Austin as part of the Texas Society of Architects 2015 Design Awards jury, Alex Krieger, FAIA, takes time out of his busy schedule to deliver a lecture, "Principles for Remaking the Urban Waterfront."
The aesthetic qualities of Austin's first "artist-led community garden," designed by Thoughtbarn, created considerable buzz — and plenty of participation — among people living nearby.
The Texas Society of Architects 2015 Convention and Design Expo focuses on the theme of "Stories." Keynotes by architect Brad Cloepfil and poetry slam champion Rives will anchor the convention, which will include some 70 educational sessions, 30 tours, and dozens of events.
Texas Architect magazine features the AIA West Texas Design Awards.
Rita Catinella Orrell reviews five products designed to support better learning environments.
The Texas-trained duo behind the design-build firm DUST garnered national acclaim for their first joint project in the Arizona Desert. Casa Caldera, their latest project, was largely built by hand and is the subject of Jack Murphy's latest piece for TA.
Baldridge Architects' new office, a study in precision-built minimalism, offers a counterintuitive take on design-build in practice.
Sea Scout Base Galveston, a newly completed maritime educational center by Shipley Architects and Randall-Porterfield Architects, seeks to accomplish two goals: to inspire learners to care about the maritime environment, and to withstand the hurricanes and storms that so often threaten the Texas coast.
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Chain restaurants are trying to lure in recession-weary diners with deep discounts, but franchisers worry that if you suddenly start paying half-price for sandwiches, you won't be willing to pay full price when the economy recovers. We're all accustomed to chain restaurant sandwiches costing $8 and up, but how much do those sandwiches really cost restaurants to make?
Naked Juice Removes Supplements, Now Just Boring Juice
Bryan, a longtime Naked Juice customer, noticed that that Strawberry Kiwi Kick brand he always bought had a different colored cap. He writes, "Alas, the 'Kick' is no more. Gone are the supplements, including plain ol' Vitamin C. Strawberry Kiwi Kick is just fruit juice." When he contacted them to complain, they responded that their "devotees" preferred it that way, and they sent him a coupon and a temporary tattoo. Because if there's anything that says "we take your input seriously," it's a temporary tattoo. (Or maybe they're trying to tell him what they expect of real devotees.)
Worried about toxic makeup? The Environmental Working Group has a database with safety ratings on more than 25,000 personal-care products. [Skin Deep]
Our Egg Nog Is Made Exactly Like It Was In 1898! With HFCS!
Reader Sarah got a laugh from her egg nog this morning. The package says the ingredients are all natural, just "exactly" like when "Grandfather started our dairy business in 1898."
Recession's Arrival Confirmed By Weird, Confusing "Canned Soup War"
Reader Michael noticed these weird, soup-bashing ads in some Detroit-area newspapers yesterday. It seems that Progresso and Campbell's have launched some negative campaign ads — smearing each other for using MSG in their soup. Is the world ready for a canned soup war? If it is, should we be depressed about it?
Hershey Responds: Consumers Love Our New Fake Chocolate!
Since we wrote about Hershey's reformulating some of their products into "mockolate" that can't legally be called "milk chocolate," the story has been getting some play in the media, prompting Hershey to respond to the controversy. So, why did they reformulate their candy? Because you like fake chocolate better!
Tropicana: Our 100% Juice Could Contain "Anything From Nature," Even Dairy
It's apparently a whole lot of fun to try to get a straight answer out of Tropicana as to what "natural flavors" are in their 100% juice.
Almond Joy Is In Denial About Its Almond Usage
We'll admit that it would look a little sad to advertise a single lonely almond on the wrapper of the .6 oz Almond Joy. But printing "Coconut & Almonds" on the front, including an illustration of two almonds next to the text, and then referencing "almonds" in the ingredients list, looks a little misleading when you open the package and see one lonely nut lump on your candy. (Thanks to James!)
KFC's "Vegetarian Sandwich" Isn't, Stop Kidding Yourself That Fast Food Restaurants Have Vegetarian Options
In an effort to appease PETA and other angry vegetarians, KFC recently began selling a vegan, "Unchicken" sandwich in its Canadian locations. Guess what? It's not vegetarian.
Do You Know What Grade Of Beef Taco Bell Uses? Do They? Does Anyone?
A reader sent us the contents of a Better Business Bureau complaint filed against Taco Bell. It describes how a customer tried repeatedly to find out what grade beef Taco Bell uses in its food, and how nobody at the company was able or willing to provide an answer. Not surprisingly, the BBB complaint also went unanswered. Let's just hope they're not sourcing their beef from forklift cattle, which is like downer cattle but has odd prong-shaped bruises on the side.
Jamba Juice "Milk In The Non-Dairy" Mystery Solved
Now we know the real reason for the "Jamba Juice actually has milk in the non-dairy mix!" balderdash back in early April: bad typesetting.
Cool Whip Is Lube
Polysorbates are made by polymerizing ethylene oxide (a precursor to antifreeze) with a sugar alcohol derivative. The result can be a detergent, an emulsifier, or, in the case of polysorbate 60, a major ingredient in some sexual lubricants.
Shame we never got to hear Charlton Heston exclaim: "Cool Whip is Lube!" — CAREY GREENBERG-BERGER
Jamba Juice Says It Doesn't Sell Milk-Filled "Non-Dairy Blend"
In response to our post, Jamba Juice PR today tells The Consumerist they don't sell a "non-dairy blend," and their non-dairy options don't contain milk.
Jamba Juice's "Non-Dairy Blend" Secret Ingredient? Milk.
Breyer's Ice Cream Has Tara Gum
Remember the kid who liked Breyer's Ice Cream because he could pronounce the ingredients? Milk, sugar… Can he pronounce "tara gum"?


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Premier Assists in NASCAR/AMR Partnership, February 8th, 2017
Premier helps NASCAR broker relationship with AMR
Premier helps NASCAR broker relationship with AMR
Premier Partnerships Leading the Sales Charge for Cyclehop
Premier Partnerships tasked with assisting the Alamodome's Naming Rights Efforts
Premier Consults Bills In New Naming Rights Deal
Premier Partnerships has been nominated again for the 2016 Best in Property Consulting, Sales and Client Services
The naming-rights market is now heated enough that in August, Mercedes-Benz said it was putting its name on its second NFL stadium, the $1.4 billion Atlanta Falcons facility opening in 2017.
Premier Partnerships Officially Launches Chicago Office
Advisers say what may have been a knee-jerk deal in 2011 becomes mission critical as the retailer reorganizes
AMB Sports & Entertainment (AMBSE) and GreenFields USA today announce their partnership to feature the GreenFields® MX 3‐STAR Turf System at Mercedes‐Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.
USM is excited to announce that our organization is now working closely with Premier Partnerships to formalize details of naming rights, sponsorship, and premium seating opportunities at the Arena.
American Family Insurance announced today it will be one of the 14 founding partners of Mercedes-Benz Stadium set to open in 2017.
National Car Rental has agreed to name a prospective St. Louis football stadium for 20 years and $158 million…The stadium would be called National Car Rental Field.
A 10-team organization with zero soccer-specific stadiums at the start, Major League Soccer now has 20 franchises, 13 of them playing in homes of their own, with payrolls that have tripled. As the league plays its 20th season, key figures recall the kickoff campaign
Jeff Marks is a senior executive with over twenty years of business development experience working with C-level executives from Fortune 500 companies, sports teams, leagues, venues, municipalities, sponsors, franchise owners and investors.
Since leaving MLS more than a decade and a half ago, former chief marketing officer Randy Bernstein still follows the league intently from afar.
ARMONK, N.Y. & ATLANTA, G.A. – February 19, 2015: IBM (NYSE: IBM ) and AMB Sports & Entertainment (AMBSE) today announced a strategic partnership to develop a game-changing fan experience at the state-of-the-art new Atlanta stadium set to open in 2017.
This will enable AMBSE to provide highly advanced, interactive technologies for sporting events including Atlanta Falcons and Major League Soccer Atlanta games as well as concerts and other marquee events.
What are the trends and hot-button topics to follow in the sports business industry in 2015? How will the different niches within sport — digital, technology, agency, traditional media, sponsorship, athletics and others — change heading into the new calendar year?
BRADENTON – Tropicana Field — or "The World's Largest Pinball Machine" as Hall of Famer Wade Boggs once called it — has been branded as an antiquated eyesore most baseball purists revile and national media members despise.
The deal for Globe Life Park, announced Feb. 5 and brokered by Premier Partnerships, the Rangers' official sales agency, was reported locally to be a 10-year agreement valued at $5 million annually.
Lansdowne Park is expected to be renamed TD Place when it reopens in 2014, the Citizen has learned, after the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group reached an agreement on naming rights for the entire facility with the TD Bank Group.
When the University of California Golden Bears football team comes out of the locker room at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, Calif., they won't just be setting foot on a football field, they'll be trotting onto a new-age sponsorship deal. The university announced this week that Cal's players will now be trotting across Kabam Field.
The University of California broke new ground by signing naming rights for Kabam Field at California Memorial Stadium, the first college sports facility named for a video game company.
The Univ. of California-Berkeley has signed mobile video game producer Kabam to a 15-year, $18M deal for field naming rights at its football stadium. The official name is now Kabam Field at California Memorial Stadium, the first college sports facility to be named for a video game company.
The University of California, Berkeley, may be enduring one of the worst football seasons in its history, but it's still "game on" – at least on the yard markers, anyway.
By Tripp Mickle, Staff Writer The sales team at Premier Partnerships spent the first four months of the year contacting more than 300 companies to gauge their interest in buying naming rights for the Rose Garden, but it hadn't found any serious buyers. But in May, one of its sales executives, Uzma Rawn, read a news… Read More »
The Trail Blazers today announced regional health insurance provider Moda Health has signed a 10-year naming-rights agreement to rename the Rose Garden as the Moda Center. Sources valued the deal at $40M. Television, radio and digital advertising inventory are included in the sponsorship and naming-rights package. Moda also will receive sponsor benefits with the Seahawks… Read More »
The Trail Blazers "looked at 317 companies, including some national and international businesses," before agreeing to a naming-rights deal with Moda Health for the Rose Garden, according to a front-page piece by Mike Tokito of the Portland OREGONIAN. Trail Blazers President Chris McGowan said that the team and California-based Premier Partnerships "had 'deep conversations' with 10 to… Read More »
The Tim Hortons naming-rights deal for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' new stadium was a natural fit between two brands with strong local ties. But the 10-year agreement for Tim Hortons Field — the richest in CFL history, with an annual value thought to be in the low seven figures — was no sure thing, team officials involved in the negotiations… Read More »
By Don Muret, Staff Writer The University of California, Berkeley, seeking new ways to generate revenue for the school and its athletic department, is developing a naming-rights package for Memorial Stadium's football field that could extend to an "innovation lab" at the stadium and other assets on campus. The 2,700-square-foot lab, scheduled to open this fall on the main… Read More »
Attendees at the 2013 Sports Facilities & Franchises Conference got a detailed look at the Ottawa Sports City development, a $500M project led by Ottawa Sports & Entertainment Group CEO Bernie Ash, Perkins Eastman Principal John Clifford and Premier Partnerships Managing Director Jeff Marks. Ottawa Sports City will redevelop a 40-acre site at Landsdowne Park… Read More »