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Our Founding Fathers Said That?
The United States Constitution is considered to be "the supreme law of the land." And it has been for more than two centuries. No small feat for a document uniting the ideas of nationhood, independence, defense, general welfare, and all sorts of liberties.
This document certainly was not created alone.
Many people contributed to the development, shaping, and writing of the U.S. Constitution. Those who had the most significant impact on its outcome are considered to be the U.S. Founding Fathers (remember that this was the 18th century–women, such as Abigail Adams, influenced the Constitution, but through their husbands…a blog post for another day).
With all of the hullabaloo around the upcoming presidential election, and with all of the recent discussions on and controversies around gun rights and women's rights and immigrants' rights and LGBTQ rights and criminal rights and voting rights…, let's take a listen to what some of our Founding Fathers have said about the U.S. Constitution.
"The Constitution is the guide which I never will abandon."–George Washington (1732-1799)
George Washington is considered by many to be the "father of the country." He was, after all, the nation's first President. He served that office from 1789 to 1797. Prior to that, he was a general in the Revolutionary War and is considered to have played a pivotal role in leading the American Army to victory.
Our first president was known as a man of few and select words, as embodied by the above quote. He thoughtfully deemed the U.S. Constitution a "guide" to be followed, not the zenith or the ultimate truth.
"Whensoever the General Government assumes undelegated powers, its acts are unauthoritative, void, and of no force."–Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826)
Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States (1801-1809), was a terrible speaker but a terrific writer. He wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence, and his input was invaluable to the drafting of the U.S. Constitution.
Jefferson was a lawyer, diplomat, naturalist, architect, educator, statesman, musician, inventor, scientist, geographer…he was fluent in many languages…he supported women's rights, free public education, and a free library system. All in all, a brilliant and cultured man. He knew government had to be kept in check, and that the general population was essential to maintaining this stability: "A little rebellion now and then is a good thing."
"The Constitution is not an instrument for the government to restrain the people, it is an instrument for the people to restrain the government–lest it come to dominate our lives and interests."–Patrick Henry (1736-1799)
Patrick Henry was never president, but he certainly made a name for himself as an orator, lawyer, and politician. He served as first and sixth governor of Virginia, and was instrumental in opposing the Stamp Act of 1765. In fact, he may be most famous for saying, "Give me liberty, or give me death!"
This guy liked freedom.
Henry's political priorities always aligned with affirming the general population's rights and well-being. He was consistently against the idea of a strong central government. He initially opposed the idea of a U.S. Constitution, fearing it would jeopardize individual freedoms and state sovereignty. He only became an ardent supporter of the Constitution once the Bill of Rights was added.
Henry wanted the U.S. Constitution to serve as an "instrument" for the people, providing them with the means necessary to maintain their freedoms and hold their government accountable.
"Do not separate text from historical background. If you do, you will have perverted and subverted the Constitution, which can only end in a distorted, bastardized form of illegitimate government."–James Madison (1751-1836)
James Madison, fourth president of the United States (1809-1817), is considered to be the "father of the Constitution." He had helped write Virginia's State Constitution, the model for the U.S. Constitution. Both are grounded in his belief that the United States' potential would be "derived from the superior power of the people."
Madison predicted a national crisis if no Constitution was drafted. His advocacy for creating a U.S. Constitution paved the way for the Constitutional Congress.
He understood the importance of understanding and interpreting the context in which the document was written. As the context of the living documents changes, should the Constitution?
"It is every American's right and obligation to read and interpret the Constitution for himself."–Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
Benjamin Franklin's words could not be more timely.
Franklin–statesman, writer, scientist, philosopher, inventor, political theorist, printer–understood that true freedom in this nation began with freedom to choose for oneself.
Franklin's highest political office was Minister to France. But as the oldest delegate at the Constitutional Convention, he had participated in significant events in American history, such as the signing of the peace treaty that ended the Revolutionary War, and the writing of the Declaration of Independence.
As a participant in the signing of the Constitution, Franklin shared an observation that all hoped would be a symbol for the new country. Upon seeing the sun sitting atop George Washington's chair at the closing of the Constitutional Convention, Franklin said: "I have the happiness to know it is a rising sun and not a setting sun."
What are your students' thoughts about the U.S. Constitution? Find resources in SKS and SIRS Discoverer and join us throughout the month of September as we celebrate National Constitution Month.
Leading Issues in the News: Zika
When the 2016 Summer Olympic games were awarded to Rio de Janeiro in 2009, the Zika virus was not on anyone's mind. Instead, Rio faced concerns about crime, corruption, pollution and if the Olympic venues would be completed in time. That changed in May 2015 with the confirmation of the first case of Zika in Brazil. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the virus a public health emergency in February 2016 and warned it would continue to spread throughout Latin America and worldwide.
The Zika outbreak raised concerns and fears about the impact on athletes and visitors. In May 2016, a group of doctors and scientists called on the WHO to have an open discussion on the risk of holding the Olympics in Brazil. The WHO declined the request and stated postponing, cancelling, or changing the location of the Olympics would not alter the spread of the Zika virus. A number of athletes pulled out of the Olympics citing concerns over Zika. However, for many athletes, their dreams of competing in the Olympic games outweighed the potential risks of contracting the Zika virus.
Now that the Games have ended and athletes and tourists have returned to their home countries, questions remain over the long-term effects of Zika. How many people were infected with the virus? Will they transmit the virus worldwide? Researchers estimate that for every 100,000 visitors to Rio, only 3 will be infected. But that is just an estimate. Will babies who are born in nine months suffer birth defects related to Zika infection? The world will just have to wait to find out the answers to these questions.
In the meantime, you can turn to SIRS Issues Researcher for in-depth coverage of the Zika virus. Zika is given the Leading Issues treatment and asks users the Essential Question, "Should pregnancy be postponed in areas where Zika is present." Various viewpoints and background information are provided.
Will you be discussing Zika and the Olympics in your classroom? Comment below or Tweet us at #ProQuest.
Loving the LOVE at the Olympics!
What makes the Olympics so beloved?
Perhaps it is because we, the spectators, are satiated with incredible competition and mind-blowing athleticism.
Perhaps it is because we enjoy witnessing the thrill of victory…and yes, even the agony of defeat.
Perhaps it is because we want to feel as if we are a part of something magnificent, something bigger than ourselves, something shared with most of the world.
Perhaps it is because we are inspired by the edited Olympic coverage of athletes' personal lives…our heartstrings are pulled and our own dreams come into focus–if only for a moment.
But I think there is something more that keeps us watching, keeps us coming back, keeps us gratified. Something absolutely grand.
Joy. Harmony. Peace. LOVE.
Open hearts abound during the Olympic Games. Like when…
…Michael Phelps hugged his teammate Caeleb Dressel, the young swimmer who was overcome with emotion after their team won the gold in the Men's 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay.
…gymnast Louis Smith of Great Britain sincerely congratulated gymnast Alexander Naddour of the United States for winning the bronze medal in pommel horse.
…Jen Kish, the team captain of Canada's women's rugby team, found her father in the stands after the team's bronze-medal win.
…gymnast Laurie Hernandez of the United States held up her team-winning gold medal to her father…and he ecstatically and emotionally fist-pumped back to her.
…Filipina weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz celebrated with her coach, Alfonsito Aldanete, after her second lift of the competition. She won the silver medal.
…gymnasts Diego Hypolito and Arthur Mariano of Brazil tearfully and exuberantly rejoiced after winning silver and bronze for their floor routines, respectively.
…Wayde van Niekerk of South Africa set the world record in the men's 400m–and we watched his 74-year-old great-grandmother (who is his coach) celebrating in the stands. And then larger-than-life runner Usain Bolt congratulated him.
These astonishingly genuine moments are, simply put, human moments. They transcend the thrill of victory…these moments are sincere human connections, which is what makes them so gratifying to witness.
They are why I watch the Olympics.
How about you? What keeps bringing you back to the Olympic Games?
SKS and SIRS Discoverer honor the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with Spotlights of the Month, featuring articles and Web sites on Olympic history, athletes, and moments. Join us in celebrating this international event.
U.S.-China Relations…Soundbites Do No Justice
China surpassed Japan as the world's second-largest economy in 2010. To the United States, that fact makes engagement with this Asian nation very, very, very important. To the world, that fact makes the stability of this Asian nation pivotal to international economies and diplomacy.
What do we understand about the United States' relationship with China? How do we gauge the significance of the goings-on between these two countries?
We hear the Obama administration explain U.S. relations with China. We hear U.S. presidential candidates assert their plans for future engagement with China. We hear political pundits' opinions and warnings about China. We hear investors' anxieties about China. We hear authorities discuss the dangers of eating food from China. We hear analysts speculate how the U.S. economy and employment has suffered from purchasing many manufactured goods from China.
We hear. And then perception, perspectives, beliefs, and interpretation come into play. Who is "right"? Who is telling the "truth"? What is the "reality" of these situations and their talking points?
I certainly don't know the answers to those questions. But one thing I am certain of–nothing can be boiled down to a soundbite.
It's up to us–the receivers of this information–to listen to the dialogue and then engage in our own research in order to form our own opinions.
The National High School Debate policy topic for 2016-2017 requires just that. The topic is this: The United States federal government should substantially increase its economic and/or diplomatic engagement with the People's Republic of China. In other words, students, probe China's evolving economic and diplomatic status in the world and consider whether it is in the United States' best interests to increase areas of engagement with this nation. Find the issues. Consider solutions. Decide for yourselves.
China is a nation culturally and historically rich, filled with beautiful customs and traditions, magnificent cities and countrysides, unique landforms, and diverse ways of living. Its history is complicated–scholars spend a lifetime tracing centuries of events, transformations, and the reasons behind them. Its relationship with the United States is complex, and the outcomes of this relationship potentially impact the world.
The SKS Spotlight of the Month for July can help anyone–students participating in the National High School Debate, students researching for history class, teachers looking to educate themselves–get started on their long road of research about China. Explore China's beauty and diversity, scratch the surface of this country's history and consider its relationship with the United States. These two nations have navigated economic and political transformations, wars, increasing populations, industrialization, rivalries, and partnerships. What is to come? Should the U.S. federal government increase its economic and diplomatic engagement with China? Would an intensification of ties strengthen or threaten the United States' national interests and international influence? And are those the only questions we should be asking?
Go beyond the soundbites. Listen, read, ponder, speculate, conclude…decide for yourself.
The Stonewall Riots and the Birth of Gay Liberation
Peace, love, and condemnation
We generally consider the 1960s in the United States as an era of peace and love. But the homosexual communities during this decade were commonly condemned by mainstream society.
Homosexuality was still classified as a "mental disorder" by the American Psychiatric Association. Police raids were conducted in establishments known to be "gay-friendly." Homosexual acts were illegal, and many people were arrested for engaging in them. Some were fined; others were sentenced to long prison terms–even lifetime sentences. There were not many places where a gay man or woman could be open about their sexuality. Countless lesbians and gays lived "in the closet," an existence in which they could not express their true selves.
The year was 1969
During the 1960s, New York City was home to the largest gay population in the country. The city was also considered to be one of the most aggressive against this alternative culture.
As the night of June 27 turned to June 28, in the year 1969, the New York City police conducted what they thought would be a routine raid at the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in Greenwich Village. Previous raids always resulted in arrests and not much opposition from the bar's patrons.
Not on this night.
On this 1969 summer night, the gay liberation movement was born.
Out of the melee, pride emerges
In the early morning hours of June 28, 1969, gay patrons, regularly harassed by the New York City police, took a stand. Word of the demonstration spread and many joined the riot at the Stonewall Inn. Protests broke out throughout the city. They continued for days, despite police attempts to control the crowds. Shouts of "gay power" and singing of "We Shall Overcome" rang through the streets.
The Stonewall riots inspired local and national dialogue about gay civil rights. Very soon after the riots, a gay advocacy group in NYC was formed and a newspaper was launched. In commemoration of the first anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, the first gay pride parades were held in Greenwich Village, Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. Two years after the riots, nearly every major U.S. city had established a gay-rights organization. And in 1973, the American Psychiatric Association removed homosexuality from its list of mental illnesses.
Nearly five decades later…
Forty-seven years after the Stonewall riots, the gay liberation movement has evolved to encompass the civil rights for lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and transgender people. Incredible strides have been made in the LGBT movement:
In 2000, Vermont became the first U.S. state to legalize civil unions between same-sex couples; four years later, Massachusetts was the first to legalize gay marriage. A June 2015 Supreme Court decision legalized same-sex marriage in all states, a huge victory for the LGBT movement.
What constituted a hate crime in the United States was expanded in 2009 to include crimes motivated by the victim's gender, sexual orientation or identity or disability.
In 2011, the Obama administration addressed the United Nations and announced that LGBT rights are "one of the remaining human rights challenges of our time" and that the country would support international efforts promoting LGBT rights.
Transgender rights became a mainstream issue after the turn of the century and quickly picked up momentum. By 2013, two major federal rulings advanced equal opportunity employment for transgender people. The year 2013 also heralded further progress in the struggle for transgender rights: California enacted the first U.S. law protecting transgender students, and the American Psychiatric Association eliminated its diagnosis "gender identity disorder."
June is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month, otherwise known as LGBT Pride Month. It was established in honor of the 1969 Stonewall Riots. It is a time of celebration, commemoration, and remembrance: a celebration of living freely, openly, and honestly; a commemoration of all that the LGBT community has contributed and what the LGBT rights movement has accomplished; and a remembrance of members of the LGBT community who lost their lives to hate crimes or HIV/AIDS.
Join SKS and its June Spotlight of the Month in honoring LGBT Pride Month. Learn about the history of the gay rights movement and follow its path as it is forged in the United States and many countries around the world.
"The Stonewall riot may have been the start of a civil rights movement, but it was not the beginning of our history." ― Tom Cardamone, author, and activist
STEM Education Invites Summer Science
Educational interpretations and implementations of STEM–an acronym for the disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics–are as varied as the fields of study themselves. Only one thing is clear: the general consensus of educators and educational professionals is that STEM education can provide enormous benefits for students.
How could it not? In 2009, the Program of International Student Assessment (PISA) report showed that U.S. high-school students were ranked 18th in math scores and 13th in science scores. Thirty-four nations participated, so these results were troubling. So troubling, in fact, that–in seeming response to the PISA rankings–the White House issued numerous reports on the significance of STEM education and allocated funding toward STEM initiatives and programs. In 2010, President Obama set a goal of increasing teachers' and students' proficiency in STEM fields of study.
So the question became…how? There are, of course, no easy answers. Possible solutions continue to be pondered, discussed, argued, and carried out in classrooms. Some things have worked, others haven't. Thus is the evolution of education.
We at ProQuest applaud the efforts toward comprehensive STEM education and celebrate the national attention it has engendered. One goal of STEM education is to instill a sense of curiosity and exploration in students. This goal is one shared by ProQuest and its K-12 products.
Join us this summer in celebration of STEM education and its practice and growth in the United States. STEM disciplines are prominently featured on SIRS Discoverer–our product for young researchers–in its Science topic tree and in Science Fair Explorer. SIRS Issues Researcher offers a number of STEM-related topics in its Leading Issues database, such as Alternative Energy Sources, Biomedical Technology, Genetic Engineering, Nuclear Energy, Ozone Depletion, Space Exploration and Travel, and Technology. Click on any of these topics for up-to-date articles and information. And in the SIRS Discoverer Spotlight of the Month for June, Summer Science Projects, we encourage students to see the science, technology, engineering, and math that surrounds them through hands-on activities. Everyone can be a scientist! STEM is all around us…the night sky, a frog's call, a blooming flower, a car's engine, an Internet transmission, a deep breath…STEM at work.
If we can impress upon one student the joy of seeing science, technology, engineering, and math all around, we have done our jobs.
Celebrate Great Outdoors Month
June is recognized as Great Outdoors Month. In 1998, President Clinton established Great Outdoors Week to celebrate America's natural treasures. The week-long celebration was expanded by President George W. Bush in 2004 when he issued the first Presidential Proclamation designating the entire month of June as Great Outdoors Month. This recognition emphasizes the benefits of outdoor recreation and encourages Americans to enjoy our magnificent public lands and waterways. The annual tradition has continued under the Obama administration. In 2015, proclamations were issued by all 50 governors declaring June as Great Outdoors Month.
Exciting events occurring during Great Outdoors Month include National Trails Day, National Fishing & Boating Week, National Get Outdoors Day, National Marina Day, and the Great American Campout. Great Outdoors Month reminds people to take the time to appreciate the natural beauty around us. If you are interested in getting outside and reconnecting with nature, here are some ways to celebrate Great Outdoors Month.
Plan a camping trip, take a hike, go rock climbing and horseback riding. Watch wildlife. You don't have to go far to enjoy the great outdoors. Walk or jog in a neighborhood park. Ride a bicycle. Have a picnic or barbecue in your own backyard. Plant a garden. If you like the water, beaches, lakes, rivers, and waterfalls are great places for outdoor activities. Go boating, fishing, swimming, diving, snorkeling, canoeing, and kayaking. Visit a national or state park.
I love exploring national parks. I've visited some of the most popular ones, including the Great Smoky Mountains, Yellowstone, and Yosemite. National parks offer visitors stunning landscapes, breathtaking views, and an opportunity to view wildlife in their natural habitat. National parks are amazing and I hope someday I'll be able to visit all of them, but my favorite park is not a national park, it's a state park on the central coast of California.
Often overshadowed by national parks, I believe state parks are hidden gems waiting to be discovered. Point Lobos State Natural Reserve is a perfect example. Point Lobos may not get as much attention as Yosemite, but in my opinion, it is the most beautiful place in the world. Many beautiful state parks—like Point Lobos are exceptional for hiking, photography, sightseeing, and observing wildlife.
eLibrary contains many resources related to national and state parks. If you want to learn more about America's national parks, click here. If you want to find more information about state parks, perform a basic search in eLibrary by typing in the name of a state followed by parks. For example, I'm planning a trip to Utah and I want to know more about Utah's state parks. I type in Utah parks and I get this Research Topic page in the results list Utah Forests & Parks.
How will you celebrate Great Outdoors Month? Check out the following SIRS WebSelect and ProQuest eLibrary resources to get some ideas about how you can enjoy outdoor recreation.
YA Fiction Leading Issues Summer Reading List
Many students struggle to understand the more complicated emotional aspects of Leading Issues. A YA fiction summer reading list that humanizes controversial Leading Issues can help students consider and develop more nuanced, emotionally informed viewpoints. The Leading Issues feature in SIRS Issues Researcher provides students with viewpoints on leading controversial issues with Essential Questions, viewpoints, and supporting articles for evidence-based research.
But evidence-based logic isn't the only factor that contributes to skilled argument writing. In his blog post, "Common Core Writing and ELLs," Larry Ferlazzo states that logic should guide argument writing but emotion can have a pivotal role as well:
"Based on our own experience, we believe that emotion — for good or bad — is a key element of how many arguments are made in the world."–Larry Ferlazzo
Including YA fiction on summer reading lists can offer perspectives that address the emotional aspects of controversial Leading Issues. After reading a compelling narrative over the summer, students will return to school better prepared for evidence-based research and argumentative writing.
Here are five YA fiction titles with a narrative related to a Leading Issue that may touch students' emotions:
1. Drowned City: Hurricane Katrina and New Orleans by Don Brown
Natural Disasters Leading Issue
Publisher's Description: "On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina's monstrous winds and surging water overwhelmed the protective levees around low-lying New Orleans, Louisiana. Eighty percent of the city flooded, in some places under twenty feet of water. Property damages across the Gulf Coast topped $100 billion. One thousand eight hundred and thirty-three people lost their lives. The riveting tale of this historic storm and the drowning of an American city is one of selflessness, heroism, and courage—and also of incompetence, racism, and criminality. Don Brown's kinetic art and as-it-happens narrative capture both the tragedy and triumph of one of the worst natural disasters in American history. A portion of the proceeds from this book has been donated to Habitat for Humanity New Orleans."
2. Violent Ends by Multiple Authors
School Shootings Leading Issue
Publisher's Description:"In a one-of-a-kind collaboration, seventeen of the most recognizable YA writers—including Shaun David Hutchinson, Neal and Brendan Shusterman, and Beth Revis—come together to share the viewpoints of a group of students affected by a school shooting….Each chapter is told from a different victim's viewpoint, giving insight into who Kirby was and who he'd become. Some are sweet, some are dark; some are seemingly unrelated, about fights or first kisses or late-night parties. This is a book of perspectives—with one character and one event drawing them all together—from the minds of some of YA's most recognizable names."
3. The Way I Used To Be by Amber Smith
Dating Violence/Date Rape Leading Issue
Publisher's Description: "In the tradition of Speak, this extraordinary debut novel shares the unforgettable story of a young woman as she struggles to find strength in the aftermath of an assault. Eden was always good at being good. Starting high school didn't change who she was. But the night her brother's best friend rapes her, Eden's world capsizes….Told in four parts—freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior year—this provocative debut reveals the deep cuts of trauma. But it also demonstrates one young woman's strength as she navigates the disappointment and unbearable pains of adolescence, of first love and first heartbreak, of friendships broken and rebuilt, and while learning to embrace a power of survival she never knew she had hidden within her heart."
4. If I Was Your Girl by Meredith Russo
Gender Identity Leading Issue
Publisher's Description: "A new kind of big-hearted novel about being seen for who you really are. Amanda Hardy is the new girl in school. Like anyone else, all she wants is to make friends and fit in. But Amanda is keeping a secret, and she's determined not to get too close to anyone. But when she meets sweet, easygoing Grant, Amanda can't help but start to let him into her life. As they spend more time together, she realizes just how much she is losing by guarding her heart….Because the secret that Amanda's been keeping? It's that at her old school, she used to be Andrew. Will the truth cost Amanda her new life, and her new love? Meredith Russo's If I Was Your Girl is a universal story about feeling different―and a love story that everyone will root for."
5. The Memory of Light by Francisco X. Stork
Depression Leading Issue
Publisher's Description: "When Vicky Cruz wakes up in the Lakeview Hospital Mental Disorders ward, she knows one thing: After her suicide attempt, she shouldn't be alive. But then she meets Mona, the live wire; Gabriel, the saint; E.M., always angry; and Dr. Desai, a quiet force. With stories and honesty, kindness and hard work, they push her to reconsider her life before Lakeview, and offer her an acceptance she's never had….Inspired in part by the author's own experience with depression, The Memory of Light is the rare young adult novel that focuses not on the events leading up to a suicide attempt, but the recovery from one — about living when life doesn't seem worth it, and how we go on anyway."
All titles are linked to reviews by the Teen Librarian Toolbox blog (School Library Journal).
Asian Inspiration!
May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. The populations and cultures of this diverse ethnic group have enriched the national landscape and inspired popular culture in so many ways. Let's take a look at some.
Many Americans enjoy Asian cuisine. Chinese dumplings, Chinese fried rice, Thai pad thai, Thai curry dishes, Japanese sushi, Japanese tempura, Korean kimchi, Indonesian satay, Vietnamese pho, Filipino adobo…the list could go on and on. The depth and vastness of Asian cuisine certainly can't be covered in a blog post!
Suffice to say that the (somewhat Americanized) Asian cuisines we know today crossed the ocean with the first immigrants to the United States. The dishes we enjoy today in America were likely inspired by immigrants who maintained their eating traditions and shared them with Americans who were intrigued by these new and exciting foods. Chinese food started to become popular in the 1920s—the first Asian cuisine to make its mark in the United States. Many American Chinese dishes can trace their origins to immigrants from the rural region of Toishan, near the city of Canton, during the late 19th century.
Art and Entertainment
Japanese art and culture have been inspiring Western imagery for more than a century. Japonism, first coined in 1872, refers to the impact of Japanese aesthetics on Western culture, particularly Europe. Impressionism, for example, was greatly influenced by Japanese art. The Japonism movement made its way overseas to the United States and is celebrated in museums around the country.
Nowadays, take a peek in any toy store or watch any animated children's program and you will see the influence of Japanese art on American youngsters' popular culture. Many stuffed animals, dolls, figurines, and action figures embody the artistic sensibilities of Japanese anime (Japanese animation) and manga (Japanese comics). Clean lines, exaggerated features, and emotions, and very stylized backdrops and characters are a few of the many anime and manga features that inspire American popular culture.
Adults seem to love anime and manga, too! These art forms—and the toys, art, tv, film, and culture that they inspire—are not only for kids but for adults, too! Some Hollywood films are derived from Japanese manga or anime stories or imagery, such as The Matrix and Avatar. And the Japanese trend of Cosplay—dressing up and acting like characters from graphic novels, video games, films, or television shows—has become very popular among some adults in the U.S.
American alternative medicine and healthcare practices have embraced Asian wellness modalities, such as yoga, herbal medicine, acupuncture, and feng shui. These and other practices have changed the way many Americans view health and wellness. The concepts of qi (energy) and yin/yang (opposing forces, such as dark/light or feminine/masculine, create balance) has powerfully shifted approaches to medical treatment and theories of healing.
These are simply a peek into the massive influence that Asian cultures and traditions have had on American culture. Curious about more? Be sure to check out this month's SKS Spotlight of the Month on Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
First Sales of Coca-Cola: May 8, 1886
The first glass of Coca-Cola was served on May 8, 1886, in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. John Stith Pemberton was a physician and pharmacist who made and sold medicines, photographic chemicals, and cosmetic products in his state-of-the-art laboratories. Among these were a popular perfume called Sweet Southern Bouquet, and a patent medicine known as French Wine Coca. It was advertised as a "nerve tonic, a mental aid, a headache remedy, and a cure for morphine addiction." The product contained wine and coca leaves from South America and was served at pharmacy counters.
In 1886, Atlanta experimented with an early prohibition law. Since Pemberton's drink was made with wine, he needed to change the formula. He experimented in his home laboratory to create a new drink that was sweetened with sugar instead of wine. By May 1886, his new formula was ready. Pemberton carried a jug of syrup down the street to Jacobs' Pharmacy, where it was sold as a soda fountain drink for a nickel a glass. The beverage was later named "Coca Cola"–from its two "medicinal" ingredients: extract of coca leaves and kola nuts. Although the name was used in the marketplace starting in 1886, the Coca-Cola trademark was not registered in the U.S. Patent Office until January 31, 1893.
Dr. Pemberton never realized the potential of his invention. In failing health, he gradually sold portions of his business to various partners. In 1888, just before his death, he sold his remaining interest in Coca-Cola to Asa Griggs Candler, an Atlanta banker, real estate developer and manufacturer of patent medicines. Candler's genius was in marketing and promotion. In order to get customers to try the product, he created the first coupon, which offered a complimentary glass of Coca-Cola at any fountain. Between 1894 and 1913 an estimated 8.5 million drinks free drinks had been served, and by 1895 Coca-Cola was being sold in every state.
Consumer demand increased even further in the summer of 1894 when the first Coca-Cola was bottled in Vicksburg, Mississippi. This ultimately led to another brilliant innovation–the unique and iconic bottle. Before refrigeration, soft drinks were kept in coolers of ice. Competitors used similar bottles, and the paper labels often fell off as they soaked in ice water, so consumers often couldn't distinguish the real thing. So in 1915, the company asked bottling partners to design a new bottle.
In the design brief, they called for "A bottle which a person could recognize even if they felt it in the dark, and so shaped that, even if broken, a person could tell at a glance what it was." The winning design was submitted by the Root Glass Company of Terre Haute, Indiana. Ironically, it was mistakenly based on the shape of a cocoa pod, which is NOT one of the ingredients of Coca-Cola. The naturally occurring minerals in the sandstone of the local cliffs gave the glass bottle its distinctive green color.
If you want to find out more about the history of this iconic American beverage, view the ProQuest eLibrary Research Topic page on Coca Cola, or visit these websites available on SIRS WebSelect:
- The Coca-Cola Bottle: An American Icon at 100
- Fifty Years of Coca-Cola Television Advertisements
- The History of Coca-Cola
- John Stith Pemberton (1831-1888)
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Delia | |||
General Information | |||
Gender | Female | ||
Status | Deceased | ||
Origin | Edenia | ||
Resides | Edenia | ||
Species | Edenian | ||
In Mortal Kombat | |||
Allies | Argus Taven Blaze | ||
Enemies | Daegon | ||
Alignment | Neutral | ||
Games | Mortal Kombat: Deception (Cameo) Mortal Kombat: Armageddon Mortal Kombat X (Cameo) | ||
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Delia is the wife of Argus, and the mother of Taven and Daegon in Mortal Kombat: Armageddon. In Konquest Mode, she is referred to as the Lady of Flame by an abbot in Arctika, meaning she may have had complete control over fire, which would also help to explain her sons' abilities to create and manipulate fire as well. Though she is married to the god Argus, the Protector of Edenia, and aside from being a powerful sorceress, she is mortal, making her sons Taven and Daegon half-god. Her temple was abandoned after Daegon killed both her and Argus, and it is now occupied by Sub-Zero's Lin Kuei clan.
Delia is a powerful Edenian sorceress who can see into the future. Her visions of an impending Armageddon prompted Argus to create a plan in which their sons, Taven and Daegon, would be kept in incubation for many years until the time for their quest to begin. Delia created the fire elemental Blaze to sound the call to awaken the two warriors, as well as to be defeated in battle in order to decide the fate of the rest of the fighters. She also placed her image into obelisks created by her husband in order to train her sons while on their journey. Argus and Delia were killed by Daegon shortly after his premature revival.

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Good find, me likee, but not at list price. Surely the Golf GTI with DSG will fit our A3. Anybody post part no's. and prices if they know !.
[ QUOTE ] Got to admit I saw these and thought they looked the dogs. How much are they list price? [/ QUOTE ] For left hand drive: US Dollars I believe The Part#'s Accelerator 1K1-721-503-N List price 116.45 Brake Cap 1K0-723-131--4J4 List price 27.33
Picture nicked from Irish over on UK Mkiv's, showing MKV GTI with manual box. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/irish/RIMG2017.jpg
I like em too. Seems potty/stingy that they don't come as standard in A3 sport models. My worry with installing something like that myself is getting stuck halfway through and not being able to drive the thing somewhere to have it finished...
From UK Mkiv's Prices are in ................. MK5 PARTS GTi Pedal covers (clutch/brake/full gas pedal) £66.93 Foxy,can you supply price for brake/full gas pedal for DSG models. Gas should be same, but think brake pedal cover will be bigger ! Cheers.
I can more than likely beat those prices through my source... Those part numbers above are for the US cars yes? I'll give my contact a shout and see if he can get the UK part numbers and prices. J.
[ QUOTE ] I can more than likely beat those prices through my source... Those part numbers above are for the US cars yes? I'll give my contact a shout and see if he can get the UK part numbers and prices. J. [/ QUOTE ] Your the man MB. And yes as we only need Gas and brake pedal, should make the price cheaper still /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beerchug.gif
[ QUOTE ] MB .......Price for pedals for Manual box Sportback models too please!! [/ QUOTE ] Does the sportback have the same pedals as the manual golf gti?
[ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] MB .......Price for pedals for Manual box Sportback models too please!! [/ QUOTE ] Does the sportback have the same pedals as the manual golf gti? [/ QUOTE ] MB, I would have thought that the A3, Sportback and Golf / Jetta would all have these as common parts ! Certainly the 'Audiworld' thread / link at the start of this thread will be from a Sportback. Dont think they sell the 3dr in the states !
Local dealer prices: Accelerator pedal unit - £65.57 inc. VAT Brake pedal cover - £6.79 inc. VAT 10% Discount available, giving £65.12 total. Had to laugh, when he said that they need to fit the Accelerator pedal unit though, cause it's 'fly by wire'. To which I replied ' what to change over one electrical connector'. He replied ' ah it's not as simple as that and needs to be hooked up to VAG COM'. To which I replied ' Really ' /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif.............Muppets !
[ QUOTE ] Did you ge the part numbers Carl? If so it will make getting a price a lot easier... J. [/ QUOTE ] Sorry MB, in my fit of laughter, I forgot to ask. Tried phoning VAG parts today, but no answer. If i get time later today i'll give VW a bell to find out MB.
MB, here you go: 1K0 7231314 J4 - Brake pedal cover - £11.21 inc. VAT ( he quoted me for manual version earlier /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif ) 1K2 723503L - Accelerator pedal unit - £65.66 inc. VAT Total - £69.18 inc. 10% discount. He couldn't confirm whether they were the same for the A3, but looking at the numbers he would be surprised if they were not a direct fit. Go to it MB /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beerchug.gif
Prices from VAG Parts: 1K0 7231314 J4 - Brake pedal cover - £11.10 inc. VAT 1K2 723503L - Accelerator pedal unit - £48.52 inc. VAT Total - £59.62 + £5.00 carriage = £64.62 Maybe a chance of a GB if enough interest, and if this price can't be bettered /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
Anyone know the part numbers and/or prices for the non-automatic versions including the clutch pedal?
[ QUOTE ] Anyone know the part numbers and/or prices for the non-automatic versions including the clutch pedal? [/ QUOTE ] Available on VAG parts website, just add price of accelerator pedal. https://sslrelay.com/s74326199.oneandone...ndex.shopscript £16.56 inc. VAT, so your total would be £69.08 inc. delivery. As mentioned already, Foxy over on UK Mkiv's is doing the full manual set for £66.56 inc. delivery i think.
[ QUOTE ] cool - I'd be interested in brake and accelerator pedals (maybe dead pedal too?) for my dsg sback. [/ QUOTE ] Not sure they do an ali dead pedal for RH drive cars. The Golf GTI certainly does not have it !
[ QUOTE ] I've requested a price for both lots. As soon as I hear anything I will let you know. J. [/ QUOTE ] Cheers MB /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ok.gif
[ QUOTE ] Not sure they do an ali dead pedal for RH drive cars. The Golf GTI certainly does not have it ! [/ QUOTE ] Shame. I'd still be interested in the brake/accel pedals though.
Hey guys, any chance you will be able to post one downunder once you sort the pedals out? Cheers Kash.
All things are possible. I've had the prices back but I am arguing to get a better discount and they are only slgithly better than vag parts and I want at least 10% for just one set and an additional 5% or so if I order more than one set. Watch this space. Kash - all things are possible!!!! J.
Ok can we have a show of hands for those that would be interested at a set if I can get them for under £60 delivered within the UK. That way I can try to negotiate group discount. J.
Just got my 2.0 Tdi Sportback Sport + DSG a couple of weeks back. Fantastic. This'll be my 1st post. Ally pedals? Count me in! Has anyone sussed out an ally dead pedal yet?
ok we seem to have a decent amount of interest, I'll leave it till mid week and see what sort of prices I can come up with. J.
Right, I'm going to get prices for these next week. I'm working in Budapest from thursdya so will be away for 10 days so that should be long enough to get some decent prices to come through. J.
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Renting out the apartment over his garage shouldn't be a life-changing decision, but when Delta soldier Cormac "Fletch" Fletcher meets Emily Grant, he feels an instant connection. He can't stand the thought of Emily and her young daughter living anywhere unsafe. Offering cheap rent is a small price to pay for their safety...and Fletch's peace of mind.
Being a single mother is difficult at best, but renting the extremely affordable space from Fletch makes Emily's life a lot easier...until it doesn't. Suddenly all the money she's saving thanks to Fletch's generosity is going into the hands of a blackmailer. And what little food Emily can afford goes to her daughter Annie, so the girl doesn't go to bed hungry...leaving Emily weaker and weaker.
When miscommunication has Emily assuming Fletch is in on the blackmail, he not only has to gain her trust, but also deal with a man holding a grudge against Fletch and his entire Delta Force team. A task made more difficult when the dangerous man gets his hands on Emily and Annie.
Rescuing Emily is the second book in the Delta Force Heroes Series. Each book is a stand-alone, with no cliffhanger endings.
©2016 Susan Stoker (P)2016 Susan Stoker
"Another hit for Stella Stoker!!!"
Hell yes! I love Stella Stoker as an author. She has this amazing way of enticing you in and leaving you wanting more. I cannot wait for the next book. A warm inviting story, that has its twists and turns and brings you back to the beginning. Strong men and sensuality and a love story. What more can a girl want ???
Stella bloom is a great narrator of these books. Her performance helps add atmosphere to the books
"i melt when i read these books"
i love these books so much. this story was short but sweet whens the next one?
i love the characters. I love the pace of the stories I just need the next book now! :-) heartwarming but tough and slightly sensual all at the same time. such a good mix!!! love love love!!!
"Awesome story!!"
This one held my interest till the end, not dull moment. I can't wait till the others comes out.
I really like the way Stella reads the story.
"Didn't Really Like This one"
I've read quite a few of Susan Stokers books recently. I've enjoyed them all except this one. In fact, I returned it for a refund cause I know I'll not read it again. It took too much effort to get through it the first time.
First if all, the plot was just a little too thin for me. I won't give any spoilers but you REALLY have to suspend belief in this one. The heroine just seemed a little too weak and gullible to me. As another reviewer said, I found myself rolling my eyes at her. It seemed like she put herself through too much angst for a situation that could've easily been remedied if she'd just opened her mouth.
Also for some reason Fletch didn't seem as 'real' to me as some of the other heroes. He seemed rather generic. Sorry I can't be more specific than that. Just can't find any better word to describe him than that.
Lastly the heroine's daughter was way over the top. She was six going on 25. Again prepare to REALLY suspend belief with that one.
Anyway, between a weak, simple heroine and and the generic hero, I had a hard time feeling the chemistry between them. It just seemed rather forced to me.
Anyway, I'm not going to tell you not to read it because if you want to keep up with series, you'll want to do so. I will say that I hope you enjoyed it more than I did.
"Delta Force HUNK and the single MOM~ 4 STARS~"
plot: Delta Force soldier Fletch rents his garage apartment to single Mom Emily and Annie when a blackmailer takes control of their lives.
Emily is a single MOM and lives in a dangerous low rent area. When she responds to an add for a garage apartment the new land lord HUNKY Delta Force op...Fletch soon takes in Emily and her bright daughter Annie. A blackmailer who has a grudge against Fletch soon is holding Emily up for cash when he threatens her daughter. I love these characters. This author is very good and keeps the likeable characters and hot sexy plot moving but what keeps me from a full 5 star is the blackmail angle which is not too believable. Still a good listen and the side Delta Force I am sure are other stories and books. 4 STARS~
"Great Read"
Lots of action with strong characters. I am enjoying this series almost as much as the Navy Seals series.
"Laughter and Action Rolled Into One"
For a story filed with action and suspense, this one also gave me many a chuckle throughout. Annie and Fletch and Emily worked together so perfectly. Have to love those girls in dresses and combat boots.
I very much enjoyed this book. The whole series is something I have enjoyed reading and listening to. I love this author she tells a great story
"cute story!"
after reading werewolf stories it's a nice change!Try it you may like it since it's a love story!
"Fantastic story and great narrator"
I really enjoyed this story and fell in love with Fletcher, Emily and Annie.
Narrator does a good job with both male and female voices.
Hint. Although you can listen to the Stoker books in any order, I recommend following the order they were written for maximum enjoyment. At the very least, listen to Rescuing Rayne prior to Fletch and Emily'sstory.


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However, Ross cautioned he may yet elect to stay on the sidelines.
"The problem is that these portfolios are quite opaque and consequently very difficult to figure out how big the whole truly is on a value basis," Ross said. "The rating agencies, every few weeks, seem to change their valuation so it is a little bit like trying to catch a falling knife."
Insurance regulators met with the U.S. banks, many of whom act as counterparties in complex derivative transactions insured by the bond insurers. The transactions could lose value in the event of bond insurer downgrades below triple-A — Fitch Ratings has already downgraded Ambac Assurance Corp. to AA — which could mean billions of dollars in write-downs for Wall Street firms that have already announced large losses related to securities backed by subprime mortgages.
"A counterparty could have a big incentive to not lose the triple-A rating on some of their holdings," said Donald Light, senior analyst with Celent, a Boston-based financial research and consulting firm. "They may say we'll throw in x million dollars in order not to take another haircut on another mark-to-market write down."
Regulators are asking banks to immediately contribute as much as $5 billion, and $15 billion overall, in total capital to preserve the bond insurer's triple-A ratings, the Financial Times reported yesterday citing sources familiar with the talks. Some market sources have said a capital pool is the likely solution, because it would mean full involvement from all the players set to gain from the preservation of the triple-A ratings.
Some analysts have said Wall Street banks, already suffering from subprime mortgage-related write downs, are in a poor position to help the monolines. In this environment, they say public funds in the form of a government-sponsored bailout may be necessary.
Reports of the potential investments led the stocks of bond insurers to rally yesterday.
In trading on the New York Stock Exchange, Ambac Financial Group Inc., parent of Ambac Assurance, rose 72%, or $5.73 , to $13.70, while MBIA Inc., parent of triple-A rated bond insurer MBIA Insurance Corp., rose 33%, or $4.08, to $16.61. Stocks of Security Capital Assurance, parent of triple-A rated XL Capital Assurance, rose 76%, or $1.64, to $3.79.
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Also yesterday, Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth William F. Galvin said he had subpoenaed Ambac and MBIA last week to determine if the financial guarantors had appropriately informed municipalities throughout the commonwealth about their exposure to potentially risky securities, such as collateralized debt obligations.
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As of now I own a pair of the Blizzard Titan Argos iq-180 cm. Have the integrated Duke mounted on them and really dig them for a back country ski. However after jumping on a pair of old (white aspen) Gotamas I immediately loved how damp and forgiving they are. The burly-ness of the titans is great but I am really wanting a twin tip version.
I am about 6 foot and weigh around 180 with gear. I spend about equal time on and off piste. I need something that will hold an edge and rip like mad but also perform great in the deep stuff.
As of now I am considering the Gotama and the Answer/Akira from Blizzard. Both seem similar in a lot of ways and was leaning towards the Blizzard because due to the fact that they aren't made in china and i dont see hundreds on the slopes every time I go up. However the slight rocker on the 09 Goats loods pretty awesome.
Has anyone skied both and could offer an opinion?