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Glock 23 and Crossbreed Review.
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I went into a local gun shop to buy a light and came out with a Glock 23. Ive been wanting one for a while anyway, and the salesman gave me a good price on a so-new-in-box gen III that it hadnt even been opened. I took it hook line and sinker.
I had also ordered a Crossbreed Super Tuck for my Glock 22 for winter carry, that just so happens to work even better with the 23, even in a t-shirt. Heres a quick review of both.
The gun is a really handy size. Ive had my 22 for 6 years now, and really like it. Ive run some classes and comps with it and probably have 15,000 rounds through it. The transition to the 23 was very easy. Its not uncomfortably small like my Fathers 27. I pulled out the trigger bar and polished it, as well as the sear and firing pin stop to smooth the trigger up(even though it felt quite nice). After that, I took it out back and ran some drills with Wolf and Winchester FMJ, and some Winchester and Speer JHPs as I would carry- Meaning a full 23 mag in the gun + one in the pipe and a full 22 mag in my pocket. I drew from concealment and fired 1,2,3 and 4 shot strings from 3-25 yards starting from all sorts of positions. I found a few problems here: Close in I could flash the front sight really quickly, but sighted fire from greater distance was difficult for me due to the stock sights. Ive grown to love the Trijicons on my 22, and a set will be going on this gun shortly. I also found that when drawing fast and running the gun hard, the web of my gun hand kept bunching up behind the slide. Ive got a nice missing chunk of meat to prove it. I ran some dry fire drills nice and slow and figured out how to draw and shoot cleanly. I found that when loaded, one of my 23 mags swells just enough that it doesnt drop free cleanly. The other works great, so I switched them up. The mag release wasnt easy for me to manipulate either, so I switched it out with the extended one I run on my 22, as well as the slide release lever. I dont use the lever to release the slide, but to lock it back during malfunctions clearing, and the extended piece makes life much easier for me. I also threw some ladder tape on the top of the slide to assist in one handed re-loads and malfunctions clearing, God forbid I should ever have to do it in real life. Ive got a 3.5lb. Bar and a NY trigger in the gun now, and its about perfect.
The holster works great. It conceals very well, even in a athletic fit shirt like Im wearing in the pictures. Ive included one where Im doing a toe touch so you can see how it prints. If you carry in one of these rigs, try not to bend over too much. The retention is great, and comfort is excellent. Mine has the Combat Cut option which supposedly sacrifices some comfort but allows for a quicker draw. Ive never used a regular one, so I cant comment on the comparison. Im pretty happy with this set up, and have no qualms about carrying it daily, as I have been since I bought it. The pistol is more accurate that I am, its light, recoil isnt bad and it takes my 22 mags. With the extended controls its left hand friendly and I can perform mag changes and clear malfunctions easily. I would recommend both the gun and holster to anyone that wants to carry a .40S&W double stack pistol. You wont be disappointed.
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very good report. Missing meat haha; aint never good.
if you would; in time; do a follow up. Share the ''got used to it phase":)
I've been carrying it for about a month now.
That is very cool. I was accually thinking about getting the crossbreed for my glock 23C. But you would suggest getting a 22 though?
If you're rocking the 23 already, I wouldn't see any reason to go with the 22. My 22 gets very little use now.
Good Report on the G23
Just picked up one about 2 months ago. Have had a G19 for a long time. They both fit the same holsters... I liked that. It shoots as well as my 19 and is just as accurate.
Thanks for the posts!
Funny how that happens. ;) Good detailed report.
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From Simiane-la-Rotonde, it's roughly 50 miles (80 kilometers) to the south to Marseille and 80 miles (129 kilometers) to the east to Cannes.
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I am considering having a rhinoplasty to redefine my nose. It is wide and appears to be getting larger even with age (Photo)
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Closed rhinoplasty 100%
Closed rhinoplasty 100%. No reason at all to do open rhinoplasty for your nose. Open rhinoplasty involves making a cut at the bottom on the nose, inflicting a scar in the middle of your face permanently. While necessary for reconstructive or revision nose surgery, its totally unnecessary for primary cosmetic rhinoplasty.
Uneven nostrils are common and likely not to be fixed much without significant reconstructive changes. If you are looking for a finesse but meaningful change, i would recommend narrowing the bones (so not as wide from the front), shaving down the profile (decrease the projection or amount the nose sticks out), and sculpting the tip of your nose.
Do seek counsel with a closed scarless rhinoplasty expert who performs closed rhinoplasty daily.
All the best!
Learn more: http://www.drkanodia.com/plastic-surgeon-beverly-hills/cosmetic-doctor/
Great candidate for rhinoplasty, but you have to do your homework...
You have a difficult nose to correct with predictability. Your tip is wide, and the tip should be brought back closer to your face.
See the "Web reference" link, just below my response. I made a computer morph of your nose, and an animation of the morph, to show the changes that are possible for your nose in truly expert hands.
I brought the tip of your nose back closer to your face. I lowered the bridge to match the new position of the tip. I tried to simulate narrowing the tip, too. And I raised the tip up a bit as well. When the tip of the nose comes back closer to the face, it can make the nose *look* longer, so elevating the tip is a good thing to do in that situation.
Bringing the tip back, lowering the bridge, and elevating the tip all participate in making the nose look less prominent.
You should understand that the changes I demonstrated in the morph require advanced techniques, techniques that most plastic surgeons cannot handle. Be sure to read the section in the "Web reference" link on how to stay out of trouble while searching for a rhinoplasty surgeon.
Eyelid surgery is commonly done at the same time as a rhinoplasty. For the nose, don't worry about open or closed; rather, find the surgeon who gets the results that you want, and then have him use whatever techniques allow him to get those results.
Your nose is also a good example of why computer imaging is mandatory in rhinoplasty. You need to know exactly what the surgeon is planning to accomplish -- what features he thinks he can change, and by how much he thinks he can change them. When you see his goals, you'll know whether he has an eye for a beautiful nose, and whether he shares your opinion of what constitutes a beautiful nose. You'll also know whether the changes he proposes are enough to be meaningful to you, and whether he understands your wishes enough to address all of your priorities. But remember, you're not hiring him for his skills with the computer. The doctor must then show you his before and after photos to prove that he can actually accomplish what he draws on the computer.
Learn more: http://facialsurgery.com/RealSelf/RealSelf_Cricketz50.html
Closed rhinoplasty and eyelid surgery
A closed rhinoplasty procedure can accomplish narrowing and refining the bulbous nasal tip, shaving down the dorsal hump, reducing the projection of the nose and narrowing the bridge line, with all of the incisions placed on the inside of the nose. An upper blepharoplasty procedure can accomplish reducing the excess hooded skin on the upper eyelids. For more information and many before-and-after examples of both procedures, please see the link and the video below
Learn more: https://www.seattlefacial.com/rhinoplasty_photos.html
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Cricketz50, You are a candidate for rhinoplasty and you may in addition need alar rim surgery. Just make sure you see an experienced facial specialist with good photos; make sure they do "only faces". For your upper lids I would most likely be addressing your brows/forehead but an exam would be needed to accurately assess this area. Again see an experienced specialist. Take a look at the video and good luck!
Thank you for your question. I think a rhinoplasty to shorten your nose slightly and refine the tip will look good. It can be done at the same time as your eyelids. Open vs closed is the surgeon preference and you can get good results with either. Good luck
I am considering having a rhinoplasty to redefine my nose. It is wide and appears to be getting larger even with age
Hello Cricketz50 - Thanks for your question. A rhinoplasty procedure is often a good option for patients wanting to decrease the size of their noses. Both open and closed rhinoplasty procedures can be performed, but this is usually just a preference of the surgeon. Nostril asymmetry can be addressed at the time of surgery, but some asymmetry in the nose is going to be normal. Looking at your pictures, it seems as if you have an overprojected nose and large tip cartilages. A properly performed rhinoplasty can improve both these issues making your nose blend better into your other facial features. I would recommend that you consult with a rhinoplasty specialist for an in-person exam, photos, and simulations. I would be happy to speak more about this with you at my Denver office.
Have a great day!
Dr. Shah
Learn more: https://drmanishshah.com/Procedures/Nose/Rhinoplasty-Denver-CO
Considering having a rhinoplasty to redefine my nose. It is wide and appears to be getting larger even with age
Every nose is different and unique to that individual. If the appearance of your nose concerns you enough to do something about it, it can be improved with a natural artistically performed rhinoplasty. What would be the best option and exact procedure would depend on an in person examination (not just an online consultation) and discussion about desired outcome. Excellent results can be achieved with either a closed or open technique.
Eyelid surgery can be performed at the same time as the rhinoplasty.
Keep in mind that following advice from a surgeon on this or any other website who proposes to tell you exactly what to do and how technically to do it based on two dimensional photos without examining you, physically feeling your tissue, assessing your desired outcome, taking a full medical history and discussing the pros and cons of the operative procedure would not be in your best interest. Natural appearing results need to be individualized and what is appropriate for one patient is not necessarily the best for someone else. I would suggest that you find a surgeon with extensive rhinoplasty experience certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and one who is ideally a member of The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) that you trust and are comfortable with. You should discuss your concerns with that surgeon in person.
Robert Singer, M.D., FACS
La Jolla, California
Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your
photograph, you may benefit from a tip refining rhinoplasty. Your surgeon can
accomplish this by trimming, suturing, and reshaping the cartilage in your
lower nose. Cartilage grafts may also be used to help improve tip refinement.
You may also benefit from a nasal tip deprojection to decrease the overall size of your nose and a conservative dorsal hump reduction. Make sure you specifically look at before and after
pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon
and not just a computer animation system. The most important
aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek
consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate
you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.


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A new version of the Palm Pre operating system, WebOS, is on the verge of release. Enhancements to version 1.3.5 of the software will include an improvement in the utilisation of battery power. Hence, battery life will improve when in marginal coverage areas. Users will see a fix for the QCELP (Qualcomm PureVoice) and fans of MMS will be glad to see an enhancement in that feature. Specifically, audio for video sent via MMS will now be enabled. Also, expect downloads over 2G connections to be allowed, according to the PreCentral website. Finally, the Pre will apparently be able to store more applications but there was no extra information on that snippet.
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Diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and The Hellenic Republic were established in 1957 and the Greek Ambassador in New Delhi was concurrently accredited to Sri Lanka in 1958. Sri Lanka's Ambassador in Rome is concurrently accredited to Greece, where the Honourary Consul of Sri Lanka is Mr. Nicholas G. Petmezas. The Honourary Consul of the Hellenic Republic in Sri Lanka is Mr. Ajit D. Gunawardene.
Bilateral trade between Sri Lanka and Greece
Sri Lanka's bilateral trade with Greece, which is not a significant trading partner, is modest. The total trade turnover between the two countries in 2009 was US $ 13.6 million, which was a decrease of 17 percent over the previous year. Sri Lanka's major export product to Greece is tea, which accounts to 49% of the total value of Sri Lanka's exports to Greece in 2009. Import of insulated wire and cable, which accounted for 26% of the value of total import, was the main item figured in the composition of imports from Greece in 2008.
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Came with her friend in "Marlin inn" in March 2010. Remained the most pleasant memories! Previously, traveled all the Black Sea coast of Caucasus, Abkhazia, Crimea. But the rest (in price and quality, and relationship between staff and guests) in comparison does not go, there you no Nakhamu, as beloved to the Motherland ". For such a "funny" money are you going from winter to warm summer and get a lot of pleasure and positive emotions!
Now, in the order book.
The hotel is small, cozy and clean.
The rooms have everything you need. New plumbing. Harvesting rates of claims was not.
Sandy beach, very close, clean. A good entry into the sea. A lot of deck chairs, may not be exactly new, but for lack of everything.
The hotel faces the main street, where many different shops, cafes. There where a walk and buy souvenirs and gifts to loved ones. This is offset a small area of the hotel .))))
Excellent team of animators. They will not be bored. The guys are trying hard! Who likes outdoor activities, will always find something to do for the soul: volleyball, darts, water aerobics, dance, etc. Night necessarily show and disco ...
Russian and Italian restaurants are open until 2 nights, 1-00 nights and opens the main restaurant with light snacks.
On March 6 alcoholic beverages and soft drinks 24 hours a day.
Food - just super! Very tasty meat and fish grilled, stewed, and a large selection of fresh vegetables, salads, cakes (although I do not eat cake, but this could not resist!). And what a wonderful yogurt for breakfast !!!))))
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Oldham County EMS board members voted Monday to formalize a contract with Baptist Health Affiliates, Inc. to outsource OCEMS management duties.
Baptist Health Affiliates is part of the Baptist Health Care system, which also operates Baptist Northeast in La Grange.
A team of six evaluators considered the five responses received after the board released a request for proposals April 9.
The evaluators reviewed the submissions independently, and board member Stan Clark, also the county's CFO, said evaluators agreed Baptist stands out as the best fit.
A local non-profit celebrated Derby week with its own unique twist Thursday.
Apple Patch, a Crestwood-based organization, hosted its second-annual boat race for employees and clients the day before the Kentucky Derby Festival's Great Steamboat Race.
Apple Patch promotes independence for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The crowd roared as a parade started down the track at Churchill Downs Friday. But this time, it wasn't a parade of horses, but a parade of survivors.
The fourth annual Survivors Parade honored 138 cancer survivors clad in pink from around the Louisville area just before the Kentucky Oaks race.
The women, many alongside a family member, walked from the backside of the track to the paddock.
With seven Republican candidates vying for the 4th Congressional District seat, the primary election May 22 is as important as the fall general election.
Only two Democrats are running for the congressional post currently held by Rep. Geoff Davis, Williamstown attorney Bill Adkins and Corinth businessman Greg Frank.
The crowded Republican field includes two Oldham County residents, Brian Oerther and Walt Schumm.
Northern Kentucky is the most populous area in the district, which includes Covington, Florence, Newport and Fort Thomas.
A former high school teacher and La Grange resident arrested last summer for sexual abuse involving students is unlikely to serve jail time.
Shannon Hirchert, a special needs teacher at Shelbyville's Martha Layne Collins High School in 2010-11, pleaded guilty Monday to six counts of first-degree sexual abuse and distribution of obscene matter.
Hirchert, 43, reached a plea agreement with Shelby County prosecutors.
A plan to donate land for a new Goshen park and library by the North Oldham Lions Club has unravelled after dissension amongst the club's leadership.
Following a board meeting Monday, club president Carol Hublar said the offer is being withdrawn.
Since December, club board members have disagreed on specifics for donating the 24-acre park currently owned by the club on U.S. 42.
The land is part of a park donated to the NOLC in 1971 by Edith Belknap in honor of her husband, William.
Republican candidates for congress and local offices addressed voters at The Oldham Debates April 25.
The Oldham, Henry and Trimble county Republican parties hosted the debate at Oldham County High School, with more than 350 in attendance.
Fundraising efforts for Relay for Life are on track for a successful year, according to event organizers.
The fundraising goal for this year's Oldham County event, scheduled May 11 and 12, is $100,000.
So far, almost $22,400 has been collected, but event chair Tony Cotten said many donations are typically turned in closer to the event.
When Butch Farrell visited La Grange in January, he brought his family — and his bike.
But he might not return to Oldham County if a county bicycle ordinance is passed.
The ordinance, still a draft in the public safety committee, would require permits for all commercial bicycle events or non-commercial rides with more than 50 participants. Event organizers must pay for police traffic control and advertise the event.
Local officials have continued discussions about how to move forward on development of Oldham Reserve business park.
Members of the Oldham-La Grange Development Authority met with officials from the city of La Grange and fiscal court to discuss the development's history and plans to move forward.
The Oldham Reserve project began eight years ago when the county and city governments jointly purchased 1,000 acres off New Moody Lane in La Grange.
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Why we as women must be use hijab?
this one may could help you to find and decided why i or you as a moslem women must be using Hijab :)
101 Reasons Why I Wear Hijab
Source: book "101 Reasons Why I Wear Hijab"
1. Running syi'ar Islam.
2. Intend to worship.
3. Closing the genitals of a non Muhrim.
4. Because I want to obey the God who created me, perfecting events, giving rizki, protect, and help me.
5. Because I want to obey His Messenger, the tutor ummah with his treatise.
6. To obtain Ridho Allah (Hopefully).
7. Is a form of sign thankful for His blessings are not broken.
8. All scholars agree that the law was obliged to wear hijab.
9. In order for the women to cover their private parts.
10. Not because of the style-gayaan.
11. Not because it followed the trend.
12. Not because the act sanctimonious.
13. It's better than the pretentious sanctimonious zholim ^ _ ^.
14. Not just meant to be distinct from the others.
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Team Cisco, named after Cisco Systems, as the mentors call themselves, is one of 10 such teams working with teenagers and preteens at six middle schools in Baton Rouge. They are part of a new program called STEMup Baton Rouge.
Friday was the day of truth for the Broadmoor Middle eighth-graders and their efforts to stop stormwater runoff.
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One student poured glitter, representing trash, another poured Palmolive soap, representing chemicals, and a third sprayed the model city repeatedly with water from a spray bottle, akin to a light rain. The city rested at a slight tilt as all three elements mixed. If the mixed water spilled off the edge, the model failed.
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Afterward, several students said they enjoyed learning through experiments.
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STEMup Baton Rouge made it easier for Evans by providing the instructional materials for free and taking care of the planning for each activity.
The mentoring program, which launched in the fall, is a joint effort of the Foundation for the East Baton Rouge School System and the Capital Area United Way, and is being underwritten by a grant from Capital One.
Kim Fossey, who works with the foundation, said she hopes to have enough money to offer mentoring at all 15 middle schools in the parish school system next year.
Evans' students have an idea for the next project: fix up Broadmoor Middle School itself.
"You know how the school has a flat roof?" Nunnery asked. "It would be cool if we could put a green roof on top of our roof."
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The most recent issue of The School Administrator is chock full of articles on gifted education. I will be out of the country next week, but we'll look at one of the articles today, and more when I come back.
Weaving the Gifted into the Full Fabric, one of the magazine's essays, is quite a piece of work. The author, Eric Smith, has been the superintendent of four school systems, and is currently the senior VP for college readiness programs at the College Board. He makes several of the "right" statements about gifted education -- i.e., that we don't challenge our brightest kids enough, that identifying giftedness in third grade is too late -- but fundamentally, this essay uses those caveats to then argue that any notion of separate education for gifted children is fundamentally flawed. Instead of viewing children as cheetahs, beavers and turtles (as, no doubt, some well-meaning teacher in one of Smith's school systems called various reading or math groups), he says we should view all children as cheetahs. We should have high expectations for all, inviting all children to partake of the same advanced curriculum that would be limited to gifted kids, and support those who need help. He cites a few examples from his own tenure that certainly are impressive (lower income children exposed to an accelerated preschool program in Charlotte maintained their academic gains several years later; the number of Anne Arundel, MD students taking AP classes soared).
One has to be an optimist to run a large school system. But as many a parent has pointed out on this forum, in the real world, almost all classes are taught to the lowest common denominator. When students who are not prepared for college level work take AP classes, the AP classes must be taught to keep these "turtles" on board. That means the cheetahs must learn more on their own. They wind up spending time tutoring the other kids, waiting for questions to be answered, etc. The whole pace is slower. In the course of researching Genius Denied I looked at one school that made a point of offering an accelerated curriculum to all students. I have no problem with that. I encourage it! People do perform better when there are high expectations. But when I interviewed the mother of a highly gifted girl in that accelerated program, the mother sighed and said it was unfortunate, but her daughter just wasn't being challenged. It was a great school, the teachers and administrators meant well and were achieving great results among the students. But that does not change the reality that some students are simply more intelligent than others.
The beauty of a separate education program for highly gifted kids is that it fails better. We do not have schools where everyone is as energetic and interested in problem solving as Smith. Teachers mean well, but it is hard to teach to anything but the lowest common denominator. Only the best teachers can do it and, alas, just as some kids are more intelligent than others, some teachers are better than others, too. When highly gifted kids are in separate classes, the lowest common denominator is at least closer to where they are. High expectations for all, and gifted education, are not mutually exclusive concepts. Smith does a disservice to school administrators who value his opinions by implying that they are.
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- Jason Jones said...
The author writes like he is very proud of himself.
Why does he state that 3rd grade is too late to address giftedness then state that separate gifted education is a negative?
Because he is with the No Child Left Behind mentality. His job is to educate the masses - not cater to a separate subset of students that have no effect on his area's test results.
Should we also lump the special ed. population into the regular classroom? By his arguement: yes.
I live in NC (near Charlotte) and our recent state superintendent stated that if your child is gifted the NC public school system can not accomodate them. He recommended removing gifted children to some place that could help them.
Why doesn't the author give examples of success with public gifted education in his area? Because he doesn't have any.
From his perspective there is no benefit from gifted education.
I think everyone in most of these discussions, both on this forum and others, has avoided the elephant in the room.
That elephant isn't whether or not highly gifted kids deserve separate accomodations.
The elephant is the quality of teaching. Who are the majority of teachers across the country? They aren't gifted. No, most of the gifted go to other careers. Teachers should be required to show their college credentials and test regularly. Some do test on rare occasions and complain on and on about it.
Why should a teacher teach in a subject not of his or her specialty? It does a grave disservice to all children. Why should teachers not be required to take and pass all courses with an A average? Why should teachers not be required in virtually all of the states to even take courses addressing the unique needs of the highly and profoundly gifted? Why is the teacher's union so strong that it is nearly impossible to fire incompetent teachers?
I would love to have all the children learn together. I chose to pull my PG child out of school at a very young age and homeschool, not because the teachers were teaching to the "lowest common denominator" but rather because the teachers, as a majority, are at best average and are governed more by politics and less by a love of learning and discovery.
In those school systems where there are indeed impassioned teachers, there is success, not just of the gifted, but of all children. I too believe that all children can be cheetahs, all in their own way, if we simply empower them. IQ is but one element of a person's identity. To dismiss other children is to draw ire from even some subgroups of the gifted.
Corect the *real problem* - the teachers and their union. The children, as a whole, all want to learn to the best of their abilities. Let them.
- JPGoldberg said...
"High expectations for all" is the key phrase here. Nobody would disagree with such a nice sounding sentiment. But when it means "the same expectations for all" those expectations will be grossly inappropriate for the gifted. "The same expectations for all" means low expectations for the gifted.
Once we understand that "High Expectations for All" and "The Same Expectations for All" can't work together in practice, we can start talking about "appropriately high expectations for all".
What surprises me about this discussion is that the same people who suggest the same expectations for all would be horrified if it were applied to children whose IQs are more than 30 points (two standard deviations) below the norm. Nobody disputes that we should hold those children to appropriate expectations given their abilities. Why should it be any different for children who are two standard deviations above the norm?
I agree with the quote from "Anonymous" about the Elephant in the room. Everyone knows that superior teachers get superior results, but our entire system is set up to encourage and support mediocrity.
Re Anonymous's comment on the elephant in the room --
(Funny, we have the same name! I should sign as Anonymous 2.)
One excellent teacher can be enough to change the course of a child's educational path.
Here in Georgia, and in another state, the two (kind, effective, compassionate, smart, stellar) teachers who advocated for our two older children, and succeeded in changing their local school's policies to accommodate each of our older children, were clearly very highly gifted themselves. One is a science teacher; the other is a math teacher; both happen to have always worked as educators. We also have received wonderful support from a smart, classically trained librarian.
There are some amazing teachers out there. I would agree with you that the best teachers for gifted students are those who are gifted themselves -- these teachers really understand, and are often more effective than administrators, since the teachers can have considerable control over their own classrooms, and, as well, can advocate most effectively as credible voices within the existing system.
The problem is that one generally doesn't know the individual teachers before enrolling a child in a particular school.
Still, until there are larger policy changes, I think the best way to advocate for a child in a particular system is to work directly with the child's teachers. The from-the-ground-up process seems to work much better than the top-down process, for creating change -- at least in our experience.
This was the same sort of experience my DH and I have both had. We grew up in very different locations but had similar experiences. Our schools were not particularly helpful, but there were individual adult mentors, librarians, and teachers along the way who taught and encouraged. We each learned far more from these unofficial teachers than from most actual teachers.
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This Sunday the Cleveland Browns take on the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field. Despite both teams being out of the playoffs, many young men will be fighting for their livelihood on Sunday. The Browns have a tremendous amount of players who may or may not be around in 2013. Here's a look at some players who I think have something to prove still.
As one of the youngest teams in the NFL, Jimmy Haslam and Joe Banner look to disassemble. Only the strong will survive. That's why it is imperative for one last time to show what you bring to the table. A player like Buster Skrine is a prime example who is trying to keep his NFL dreams alive. Skrine has been what I like to call, "crispy chicken deluxed" for most of the season. Skrine was beat by many wide receivers in the past fifteen games. His chances dwindle away game by game. Would a strong showing Sunday help his chances?
How about Shawn Lauvao? Every fan I talk to has the Browns in serious need of help at the offensive guard position. Lauvao has stayed healthy all season and has done a decent job on the right side. Is it enough though to earn him a job next year?
Who could forget about the energetic Kaluka Maiava? I have always liked the former fourth round pick. Unfortunately, he is just not starter material. Is there anything that Maiava could do so that he could be running out of the tunnel next year in Cleveland Browns Stadium?
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Lets hope that the Owen Marecic plan is over. Not even a four touchdown, 200 yard day would save Marecic from the depths of being cut next year. The Browns were better off moving him to linebacker when they had the chance. Or better yet, why isn't Lawrence Vickers a Brown still?
There are two players I wish we would have got to see more this season; Josh Cooper and Jordan Cameron. While Cooper should get an opportunity in this final game, Cameron most likely will not. Cameron has been out with a concussion and has not practiced all week. Cooper has Wes Welker type potential if given the opportunity.
The nucleus is there for this young team. Now, it's just a matter of weeding out the average players by making smart decisions in the draft and free agency. The final game of the season will give one last snap shot to the powers that be.
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Worshippers at The Austin Stone are involved at various levels in the mission of the church. Wherever you are right now, whether it's attending regularly or growing in full commitment to the life and ministry of our church, it's exactly by God's design and it's cause to rejoice.
But we challenge you to move forward. Christ's church is how His people minister to one another, to the world, and to God Himself. His church is worth our time and energy.
So wherever you are, ask Jesus how you can take one step forward in involvement in His work through this church.
If you've occasionally come to worship with us on Sundays, we'd like for you to become a more regular part of our worship community. We want to help you grow in your desire to worship Jesus and explore a life that makes much of Him.
The first step is to commit to regularly attend a weekly worship service and get to know the people and leaders there. We have campuses all around our city to make this easier for you.
And let us consider how to stir up one another to love good works, not neglecting to meet together; as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near. — Hebrews 10:24-25 ESV
If you regularly attend Sunday services at The Austin Stone, we encourage you to get involved beyond the worship auditorium. A good first step in this direction is to join the community who serves the church. Become a contributing part of the team that supports the functions of the church as a whole.
It takes a lot of volunteers to create an environment where people can connect with others, hear the Word of God, and worship Jesus on Sundays. From helping guests park and welcoming them as they come in the doors, setting up our environments for gathering and worship, to teaching our kids about Jesus, in whatever way fits you best, you can be part of making Sunday services a reality.
Much happens behind the scenes throughout the week for us to lead, care for, and mobilize the church of God. You can support ministry and mission by preparing KIDS curriculum for our Sunday teachers, helping out with office projects, or serving office visitors from our church and community.
If you already serve on Sundays or during the week, it's time to take a step toward committing to the body of Christ at The Austin Stone. This means committing to obey the gospel in a smaller group of believers and recognizing the need to be trained as you serve.
The Austin Stone is a network of missional communities – small groups of people, joined by the gospel, pursuing the renewal and redemption of their community together. Missional community is the primary way to connect with others at The Austin Stone and pursue life on mission together. Our primary strategy for demonstrating and declaring the gospel of Jesus Christ is through missional community.
To be prepared to care for others and to be effective as a gospel minister, we must devote to growing in our knowledge, faith, and practice. Each semester The Austin Stone offers a wide spectrum of classes, each intended to develop a proper view of God, a fuller heart for the gospel, and the ability to apply both of those things practically in life through mission.
If you've been engaged in healthy missional community and investing in your own development, growing in your involvement may simply be living out these practices with greater purpose and intentionality. It means living the lifestyle of a missionary and acting like an owner of the mission that God has given us. This means becoming a partner in the identity and purpose of God's church at The Austin Stone.
Owning God's mission through The Austin Stone might look like leading an effective and healthy missional community, leading and developing a service team, or expressing God's mission in some other way in your neighborhood, workplace, or even another country. To step toward this kind of engagement you can commit to partnership and be trained together with your missional community in the theology, principles, and practices of missional community.
In partnership, we recognize our common identity in Christ, acknowledge the values that are based on that identity, and help one another live out the practices consistent with this identity and values. Our partners are the ones whom our church is accountable for leading, and who in return are accountable to their leaders for growing and participating in the mission of God. Our partners are the ones we count on when it counts.
In this classroom environment, you and your missional community will learn best philosophies and practices to grow in your effectiveness in gospel ministry, both to one another and to the world around you. You'll learn the distinctions of missional community and the roadmap for expressing the gospel in these biblical communities.
While we are all called to live as agents of Jesus Christ in the world, many are also called to lead them, actively making and multiplying other missional leaders. This looks different for each of us because our ministry contexts are numerous. But the themes are the same: influencing other people and their environments to bring the application of Jesus' person and work to their lives. Leaders orient their life and schedule around making disciples.
We'd like to challenge you to grow toward leading the mission of God for a distinct group of people, both functionally and spiritually. This could be discipling others within the church or making disciples as you engage with the world. In either case, seek the Lord and seek wise counsel from your leaders and community on what this might look like for you. One tangible step to begin exploring leadership is to participate in our one-year Leadership Development Program.
Through the first part of our Far More vision series we will have many opportunities for our leaders to gather and catch the vision of our church and prepare to lead the rest of the body through the series. In these meetings you'll get to know other leaders, explore the story of God's faithfulness through The Austin Stone, and learn how to begin leading our church in asking God to do far more for His glory.
Our Leadership Development Program (LDP), is a church-based higher-education program built to train men and women for biblically qualified leadership in the home, church, city and world. Over the course of one year, the program offers the education, experience, and accountability to transform students into biblically qualified leaders. Now is a great time to get more information and decide if this commitment is right for you and to prepare to participate in next year's class.


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KS3 Creative Technology
Mrs S Spring
Assistant Headteacher
Mr J Edgeworth Teacher of Resistant Materials
Mr G Parsons Teacher of Graphics & Resistant Materials
Department Vision
The Creative Technology department focuses on the achievement and the experience students have whilst on our courses. There is a departmental drive on making students become independent learners which are done through students enjoying and having high levels of motivation for the subject. We are committed to raising attainment which has helped to build a culture of achievement within the department. Our vision for our students in this department looks at;
- Equipping students with the skills they will need for the world of work.
- Staying abreast of current developments in Creative qualifications to ensure these meet the needs of students and the school.
- Providing a pathway to success!
- Enhancing the student as a person through confidence building and a 'can do' attitude.
- Developing and promoting work based experience within the school.
Our staff's vision for our department is to extend our facilities further and to use Business and Enterprise to our full advantage.
Lower School School (KS3 - Years 7 & 8)
KS3 students have three lessons over a two-week rotation. Students will move through each discipline on a nine-week rotation. rotation 1 in Food Technology, rotation 2 in Graphics, rotation 3 in Product Design, rotation 4 in Textiles.
Students are using KS3 to develop life skills and develop a sense of technology in the world around us.
- Homework
- Homework is set through Show My Homework and this also includes information on the week by week expectations of students to bring items such as ingredients into school.


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The influence of plant carbon dioxide and nutrient supply on susceptibility to insect herbivores
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The carbon/nutrient ratio of plants has been hypothesized to be a significant regulator of plant susceptibility of leaf-eating insects. As rising atmospheric carbon dioxide stimulates photosynthesis, host plant carbon supply is increased and the accompanying higher levels of carbohydrates, especially starch, apparently 'dilute' the protein content of the leaf. When host plant nitrogen supply is limited, plant responses include increased carbohydrate accumulation, reduced leaf protein content, but also increased carbon-based defensive chemicals. No change, however, has been observed in the concentration of leaf defensive allelochemicals with elevated carbon dioxide during host plant growth. Insect responses to carbon-fertilized leaves include increased consumption with little change in growth, or alternatively, little change in consumption with decreased growth, as well as enhanced leaf digestibility, reduced nitrogen use efficiency, and reduced fecundity. The effects of plant carbon and nutrient supply on herbivores appear to result, at least in part, from independent processes affecting secondary metabolism.
KeywordsHerbivory Carbon/Nitrogen ratio Allelochemicals Chemical defense Carbon dioxide
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My voice is warm, soft, musical, colourful, with good sense of rhythm.
Whatever I say sounds beautiful and convincing. I know how to make people believe me ))
English (British), English (North American), Hebrew, Russian
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Teen, Young Adult
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Audiobooks, Business, Documentaries, Educational, Internet, Jingles, Movie Trailers, Music, Podcasting, Telephone, Television
I am a professional vocalist and always liked experimenting with my voice, singing in different styles and "making" voices for various audio projects.
I worked on the radio Radonezh for 2 years, being a creator, a scriptwriter and performer of a few projects, studied acting in MICRO Theatre in Jerusalem, taught English for adults in groups, worked as a tour guide for large groups of tourists for 5 years. All these occupations were new experiences and good practice for my voice and speaking skills. I enjoy reading stories to my children, constantly making it into a small audio performance, which always makes them very exited. Oh, nearly forgot. I keep singing, because simply can't live without music ))
Moscow Conservatory
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AOSTA VALLEY Region - nestled between France and Italy, in the north western corner of Italy. Pictured is Fénis - Fénis Castle
APULIA Region - the stunning town of Polignano a Mare, it is thought to be the site of the ancient Greek citry of Neapolis.
Always travel with your music...
CALABRIA Region - Tropea a famous beach along the coast.
CAMPANIA Region - stretching along the west coast just south of Rome. This is the Region of Naples and the Amalfi Coast. There is a greater variety of sights. Pictured above is the coastal town of Minori on the Amalfi Coast.
LATIUM or LAZIO REGION - this is the region of Rome.
EMILIA-ROMAGNA Region - stretches from the Adriatic to almost the other coast of Italy - the Legion of Liguira is between Emilia Romagna and the coastline. Ravenna - Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo
COMPANIA Region - Pompeii
LATIUM or LAZIO Region - the Piazza Navona is one of the iconic sights in Rome.
LIGURIA Region - a relatively narrow region that runs along the coast from the board of France into Italy. Locations such as Portofino and the Cinque Terra are in this region. Camogli is on the towns that hugs the coast.
LOMBARDY Region - This is one of the most populated and richest of the Regions in Italy. At the northern top of the coutnry Milan is located in this Region. Pictured above, Cremona is a classic town.
MARCHE Region - Urbino is a walled with, a World Heritage Site. This is the POalazzo Ducale.
PIEDMONT Region - Orta San Giulio with the monastry on a small island in the lake.
PIEDMONT Region - Lake Maggiore located about 90 km north west of Milan.
SICILY Region - Siracusa - fisherman in their boats in the port.
TUSCANY Region - Lucca a walled town crammed full of churches and and towers.
TUSCANY Region - in addition to the vineyards, towns like Montecatini Terme were popular baths for the grand tours of Italy.
VENEZIA - The city of canals. Despite the tourists, the city is magical.
Venezia - from one of my first trips to Italy, to probably one of my last, Venice will always be an option. Magical city.
SICILY - A temple in Sugesta. There are incredible structures in Sicily.
Glenn's first trips, were those of a single person traveling by train throughout Italy. Oh to be young with an Eurorail pass again!
Train or car travel are great options. Each has advantages and some limitation. The main centers such as Rome, Florence and Venice are all easy to see, and best, when traveling by train.
Today, driving in Rome or Florence can easily result in a fine as many of the streets are restricted and require a permit. You won't know unil you return home and a few months later a traffic fine is mailed to you!
But there is so much more to see and experience by visiting areas off the rail lines. Travel through Italy by car adds to the experience and should not be missed. Train travel in Tuscany or Umbria is limited and the tracks just do not go up those hills to get to the old towns.
Despite always travelling with GPS unit we would never travel without our Michelin Atlas Routier. Our map book has more "Post-it Notes" that one can imagine. We've learned to mark your pages with those "yellow stickies" to note places that we would like to see. It seems you just never know where you will be.
The GPS unit is best in telling you how to get where you want to go. The map is better in the planning of what you want to see in getting to your destination.
Our Travel Journal includes photos and and information about the various places we have visited. We particularly enjoy visiting cloisters and are assembled photos and information about the cloisters we have visited. In addition, we provide information on specific trips - our Trips of Note.
Our Travel Journal information is arranged by each of the Italian regions. Need help with the location of the regions? The Italy Index Page includes a map with the regions listed and a link to the Travel Journal for each region.
We have stayed in a wide range of accommodations. We share our list of Great Places to Stay. From our perspective, hotels represent one of the single largest costs of a trip so having a "great" place makes it all the most enjoyable.
Finally, we also offer a Travel Consulting services to help individuals plan a trip to Italy. You book your own flights, but we can help with this fee-based service in planning a trip that will be memorable.
Our travels are also inspirational for my wife and her art, Karen Marcus
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This review is from: Zmodo ZM-SS718 8 CH NVR + 8 HD 720P Day/Night Outdoor sPoE IP Camera Smartphone Scan QR Code Quick Remote Access
Pros: Cams are very small and made of metal, I expected plastic and was pleasantly surprised
Super simple to set up.
The App is great and has more functionality than expected.
Night vision works great
Cons: As the sun moves and casts shadows, there are limits on the system's ability to self-adjust to the change in brightness. So you can have half the screen look normal, but the other half very very dark.
To counter the potential issues with dynamic lighting, I made sure to have a little redundancy so that other cameras can cover from opposite angles . I was not planning on using all 8 cameras, but after adjusting for this, I ended up using them all.
"Only" 2TB support. I would think it would be simple to have a firmware update to support 6tb. I have heard of people putting in more than 2tb, but I will not buy a new drive until I talk to their tech support to ensure I'm not wasting $
Other Thoughts: Cabling included is not as crummy as I expected. Its thin, but then again, it does not have all the wires in it that networking cable has.
The cable wrap is what makes them feel so cheep and, granted, they are cheep, but after running the lines through stucco and throughout the attic space, I've yet to experience a problem.
If you take the time to run the lines properly and not just yank them through a rough hole when rushing the project, everything should be fine.
This review is from: Metropolitan ED500 DataVac 120 Volt Electric Duster, White
Pros: -Better than Cans of Air
-You find MANY different uses for this b/c of how powerful it is.
-I.E. Blowing out the lint from dryer ducts, Junk outta the BBQ... Whatever needs blowin.
-Various attachments included
Cons: -Yeah it's kinda loud, just don't use it when your kid is asleep.
Other Thoughts: -If you are blowing off your keyboard, make sue your desk is cleaned off or else you blow all your pens, papers, cats, phones, etc. off your desk.READ FULL REVIEW
This review is from: Mad Catz R.A.T.9 Gaming Mouse for PC and Mac - Red
Pros: The adjustments you can make (physically) are really nice.
Never thought the delay of my old wireless Logitech mx mouse was bad, but after using this thing, there is a huge improvement in the responsiveness when playing FPS
Cons: Same issue that a lot of people have with connectivity.
A) you have to remember to flip the switch on the mouse to OFF when you change the battery or the connection is done untill u unplug from tower.
B) When the computer goes into sleep mode, sometimes when it wakes up, you have to unplug and replug in the base.
not a huge deal, but worth an egg for a 150$ mouse
Other Thoughts: worthy upgrade if you have the $
I don't have a complaint with the battery life many people talk bad on. It really not all that bad since it comes w/ an extra battery.


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