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Reed welcomes applications from first-year and transfer candidates who are genuinely committed to the pursuit of a liberal arts education and a rigorous academic program. Admitted applicants are those who, in the view of the Admission Committee, are most likely to become successful members of and contribute significantly to the Reed community. The college is committed to maintaining a student body distinguished by its intellectual passion, yet diverse in its range of backgrounds, interests, and talents.
Admission decisions are based on many factors, but academic accomplishments are given the greatest weight in the selection process. Strong secondary school preparation, including honors and advanced courses where available, will improve a student's candidacy for admission. Such preparation usually includes four years of English and three to four years of mathematics, science, foreign language, and history or social studies. We hope that applicants will enrich their high school curricula with arts courses. Given the wide variation in high school programs, there are no fixed requirements for secondary school courses. Applicants are generally expected to have obtained a secondary school diploma or GED prior to enrollment. There are no "cutoff points" for high school or college grades, or for examination scores.
In addition to a demonstrated commitment to academic excellence, Reed recognizes that qualities of character—in particular, motivation, intellectual curiosity, individual responsibility, and social awareness—are important considerations in the selection process. Thus, the Admission Committee conducts a holistic review of each application to find students whose accomplishments and interests in various fields of endeavor will contribute to the vitality of the Reed community.
Application for Admission
First-year and transfer students enter in the fall. The Admission Committee reviews applications on a defined schedule. All applicants with completed applications will be notified of their admission decision by the date specified in the following table:
|Applications Due
|Decisions Mailed
|Candidates' Reply
|Early Decision
|Early Decision I:
|November 15
|December 15
|January 10
|Early Decision II:
|December 20
|February 1
|February 15
|Regular Decision:
|January 15
|by April 1
|May 1
|Fall transfer:
|March 1
|May 15
|June 1
Reed utilizes the Common Application, used by a consortium of more than 600 colleges and universities, as its application form and supplement (www.commonapp.org). Beginning August 1, 2015, both the Common Application and supplement may be submitted online.
Application procedures for first-year and transfer students are addressed in the following sections, and detailed instructions are available at http://www.reed.edu/apply. Students may not submit more than one type of application for a given year. Prospective students with questions about the college and the admission process, or with requests for special consideration, may call the Office of Admission at 503/777-7511 or 800/547-4750, or send email to email@example.com. The fax number is 503/777-7553. The Reed Admission website is www.reed.edu/apply.
First-year Students
Applicants seeking admission to Reed as first-year students must submit the Common Application form and supplement, a Secondary School Report form, a counselor recommendation, official high school and college transcripts for schools attended (whether or not credit for those courses transfers to Reed), and two recommendations from teachers in different core academic disciplines (English, mathematics, science, foreign language, history, or social studies). Recommendations are also accepted from any instructor of a College Board Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) course, including fine arts or theory of knowledge courses. If applying for financial aid, the college requires both the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the College Scholarship Service (CSS) PROFILE in order to award institutional funding. The Office of Admission may request additional materials from any applicant, or waive certain requirements.
In addition, the Admission Committee requires that all applicants have the results of either the SAT or ACT entrance examination sent to Reed. There is no preference for one examination or the other. Reed's identification numbers are 4654 for the SAT and 3494 for the ACT. Results of additional tests such as IB, AP, and/or SAT II (subject tests) are optional. For students who identify as international and either do not speak English at home or attend schools where the language of instruction is not English, the college also requires the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing Service assessment (IELTS). Required admission tests should be taken no later than December of the academic year in which the student is applying for admission. Students should ask the testing agency to report the test scores directly to Reed. It is the responsibility of the applicant to make the necessary arrangements to take the examinations at the appropriate time. SAT information is available at www.collegeboard.com; ACT information may be found at www.act.org.
All matriculating first-year students are required to send an official copy of their final high school transcript showing graduation date to the Office of Admission by August 1. Alternatively, students may send a copy of their General Educational Development (GED) results or state certification.
Non–U.S. citizens applying to Reed should read the additional information in the "International Citizens" section under "Admission Policies."
Early Decision
Early Decision is a binding admission process. First-year applicants who decide that Reed is their first-choice college, and who are certain that they will attend Reed if admitted, are encouraged to apply as Early Decision candidates. (There is no Early Decision option for transfer applicants.) Students applying under one of the Early Decision plans may submit regular applications to other institutions; if admitted to Reed they must immediately withdraw all other college applications and must not initiate any new applications. A student may not apply to more than one institution as an Early Decision candidate. With Early Decision applicants, the Admission Committee will admit, deny admission, or postpone a decision (reconsider the application in the Regular Decision round). Early Decision candidates whose applications are denied may not submit another application for the same year.
Early Decision I (ED I): Candidates applying under ED I must submit application materials by November 15. Admission decisions on completed applications will be mailed by December 15. If the CSS PROFILE is on file in the financial aid office by November 15, admitted students will be able to access financial aid information shortly after receiving the admission decision. Students admitted at this time are expected to submit a nonrefundable enrollment deposit of $400 by January 10 and a confirmation deposit of $400 by June 15.
Early Decision II (ED II): Candidates applying under ED II must submit application materials by December 20 and are strongly encouraged to submit fall-semester or first-trimester grades, if available. Admission decisions on completed applications will be mailed February 1. If the CSS PROFILE is on file in the financial aid office by December 20, admitted students will be able to access financial aid information shortly after receiving the admission decision. Students admitted at this time are expected to submit a nonrefundable enrollment deposit of $400 by February 15 and a confirmation deposit of $400 by June 15.
Reed has no Early Action (nonbinding) application plan.
Regular Decision
Regular Decision is a nonbinding admission process. Candidates for Regular Decision admission should submit the Common Application by January 15 for consideration for fall entrance. Admission decisions will be mailed in late March. Admitted students will be able to access financial aid information shortly after receiving the admission decision.
Reed subscribes to the Uniform Candidates' Reply Date agreement; admitted Regular Decision students must notify the college of their intent to enroll and submit a nonrefundable enrollment deposit of $400 by May 1 and a confirmation deposit of $400 by June 15. The offer of admission to a Regular Decision candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of all academic work in progress.
A student is a transfer applicant rather than a first-year applicant if he or she has graduated from high school or the equivalent, and, by the time of enrollment at Reed, has:
- Completed one or more terms (a quarter or a semester) as a full-time student at an accredited institution of higher learning, or
- Received financial aid at an accredited institution of higher learning, or
- Earned a minimum of six Reed units (24 semester or 36 quarter hours) of allowable transfer credit. One Reed unit is the equivalent of four semester hours or six quarter hours.
Transfer applicants must submit the Common Application form and supplement, a Transfer College Report form (rather than the High School Report or the counselor recommendation), an official high school transcript showing graduation date (students who did not graduate from high school but earned a GED must submit both the high school transcript and GED test results), official transcripts from all schools attended (whether or not credit for those courses transfers to Reed), and one letter of recommendation from a college instructor. An additional recommendation may be from a high school instructor or employer. If applying for financial aid, the college requires both the FAFSA and the CSS PROFILE in order to award institutional funding. The Office of Admission may request additional materials from any applicant or waive certain requirements. The offer of admission to a transfer candidate is contingent upon successful completion of current college work.
Results of additional tests such as IB, AP, and/or SAT II (subject tests) are optional. For students who identify as international and either do not speak English at home or attend schools where the language of instruction is not English, the college also requires the TOEFL or the IELTS.
Each admitted transfer applicant will be given a preliminary analysis of transfer credit. Courses are evaluated in light of their applicability toward a liberal arts degree and in the context of the Reed College curriculum. Credit is not awarded for professional, technical, vocational, or remedial courses. Class standing (first-year or sophomore) is determined by the number of units approved by Reed for transfer. Reed requires two full years in residence (15 units, or 60 semester hours, completed in residence at Reed) to obtain the degree. Upon receipt of the final college transcripts, the registrar's office will prepare a final credit evaluation for each transfer enrollee. Junior class standing at Reed is granted only with the approval of the intended major department.
To facilitate the transition between colleges, each transfer student is assigned an academic adviser with whom to consult before registration. The adviser will help arrange the student's program of study, taking into account the student's previous college work, the student's educational goals, and Reed's distribution requirements.
Transfer applicants should submit application materials to the Office of Admission no later than March 1. This deadline is especially important for those candidates who intend to apply for financial aid. Notification of transfer admission decisions is sent May 15, and admitted students will be able to access financial aid information after receiving the admission decision. Admitted transfers must notify the college of their intent to enroll and submit a nonrefundable enrollment deposit of $400 within two weeks of admission notification, and a confirmation deposit of $400 by July 1. All enrolling transfer students are required to send final official college transcripts to the Office of Admission before registering at the college.
Non–U.S. citizens planning to transfer to Reed should be sure to read the information in the "International Citizens" section under "Admission Policies."
Admission Policies
In considering the needs of Reed applicants, the college follows the admission policies stated here. Requests for special consideration should be discussed with the Office of Admission.
Transfer and Advanced Placement: Credit and Noncredit
The college may grant credit to secondary school graduates for college courses taken before high school graduation and before enrollment at Reed. Such courses must represent regular college work and may not be courses designed for high school students or used to meet high school graduation requirements. Credit will not be granted for college-level courses taken in the student's high school, even if offered by a college- or university-approved instructor or visiting professor.
Credit is allowed on the basis of some College Board Advanced Placement (AP) examinations. For departments that grant credit for AP exams, scores of four or five are required. Credit for AP tests will apply toward the total of 30 Reed units needed for graduation, but cannot be used to meet the college's distribution requirements. Students receiving AP credit are expected to take a normal course load for their class level. A document specifying AP credit and placement by department, and potential credit for the International Baccalaureate (IB) and other internationally recognized programs (A-levels, Abitur, baccalauréat, etc.), is available from the Office of Admission website at www.reed.edu/apply/guide-to-applying/first-year/ap-guide.html.
Advanced placement in courses without unit credit can often be arranged in certain sequential courses at the discretion of the department involved. Placement in language courses is based on tests administered at Reed at the beginning of the academic year.
Interviews and Campus Visits
The Office of Admission recommends that prospective students initiate some form of personal contact with a member of the Reed community. One way of accomplishing this is to visit the Reed campus. Prospective students can take part in a general information session with an admission officer, interview with a member of the admission staff or an undergraduate student intern, tour the campus, attend classes, sample meals in the dining hall, and spend the night in a residence hall.
During interviews and information sessions, a prospective student can ask questions and learn more about the college in a relaxed setting, while an admission officer or student admission intern has an opportunity to learn more about the student and share more information about Reed. The latest information about interview deadlines is available online at www.reed.edu/apply/visit/interview.
Parents are encouraged to attend the information session and tour. Visits are most productive on weekdays during the regular school year, when classes are in session. They may be arranged through the Office of Admission, which is open on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. (Pacific Time) except for major holidays. The office is also open on selected Saturday mornings in the fall and spring semesters. The admission visit calendar may be found online at www.reed.edu/apply/visit.
Overnight accommodations in a residence hall are available for one night, Sunday through Friday, when classes are in session. The Office of Admission requests two weeks' notice from students who plan to interview or spend the night on campus. Generally, overnight visits during the month of April are reserved for admitted students.
Interviews Off Campus
Students who are unable to visit the campus may wish to interview with an admission officer visiting their area or speak with an admission alumni representative in their hometown. The Office of Admission will gladly accommodate off-campus interview requests and, in most cases, is able to arrange contact with an area representative. Students who are unable to schedule an interview, either on or off campus, will not be at a disadvantage in the admission process; however, interviews are strongly recommended for students who apply under the Early Decision plan.
Details regarding the interview process, calendar, locations, and deadlines are available online at www.reed.edu/apply/visit/interview.
Deferred Entrance
First-year students may request to defer entrance for one year once they have made their nonrefundable enrollment deposit of $400 by May 1. Transfer students are generally not eligible for deferred entrance except in the case of military or religious service or medical necessity (documentation may be required). No deferred entrance is available from the waiting list. The priority deadline for deferred entrance requests is June 1. Students who wish to request deferred entrance must write to the vice president and dean of admission and financial aid, providing a detailed plan for the deferral year. Deferral requests will not be considered without an enrollment deposit. If the deferral request is approved, the deposit will reserve a place in the desired entering class and will be applied toward the student's first-semester tuition at Reed. A student granted deferred admission must agree not to enroll at another college or university as a full- or part-time student, nor to apply to other colleges or universities during the deferral year. Students granted deferred admission are asked in the following December to confirm their intent to enroll by submitting their $400 confirmation deposit to the Office of Admission by January 10. Students applying for financial aid should note that a deferral does not guarantee a financial award for the semester the student enrolls at Reed. The financial aid application process must be completed annually to determine eligibility for financial aid.
If the deferral request is not granted, the student remains eligible to enroll for fall. Reed may refund the deposit upon request if a student asks to forfeit enrollment before May 1. If the student chooses to forfeit enrollment after May 1, the deposit will not be refunded.
Rescinding Admission
The National Association for College Admission Counseling reports various reasons that colleges and universities rescind admission offers, including final grades, disciplinary issues, and falsification of application information. In rare cases, the vice president and dean of admission and financial aid will make the difficult decision to revoke an admission offer for reasons described above, or in other cases where the student is in violation of Reed's Honor Principle. Reed may or may not disclose the reasons for this decision to any party. The decision is never taken lightly and the college always offers the student an opportunity to explain circumstances or to provide new information before the offer of admission is rescinded.
Out of respect for the privacy of the individual, Reed will not comment on the specifics that lead to a rescission. The college works diligently to build each entering class in line with its educational mission.
Early Admission
The Admission Committee will consider applications from exceptionally qualified high school students who wish to enter Reed after their junior year. Students interested in Early Admission should have an outstanding high school record and have exhausted the educational opportunities available to them at their high school. Early Admission candidates follow the standard first-year application process, with three exceptions: Early Admission candidates may not apply under an Early Decision plan as outlined in the Early Decision section of the catalog, the application must be accompanied by a letter from a high school counselor or principal supporting the student's plan to enter college after the junior year, and the Early Admission candidate is required to have an admission interview. Early Admission candidates are required to have either the SAT or ACT results sent to Reed. In addition, the student must be sure to address in the application why he or she is seeking early admission to Reed. Early Admission applicants who intend to apply for financial aid should note that federal regulations require that students receive a high school diploma, a GED, or state certification in order to be eligible to receive federal financial aid funds.
International Citizens
Reed encourages applications from qualified international citizens seeking a broad and rigorous education in the liberal arts and sciences. The Admission Committee pays particular attention to the applicant's ability to read, write, and understand English, since the substance of Reed's courses and the style in which they are conducted demand a high degree of proficiency in the language.
The college requires the Common Application, a School Report form with counselor recommendation, complete secondary school transcript (including predicted A-level results, where relevant), two teacher recommendations, a supplemental essay, and the SAT or ACT where available. For students who do not speak English at home or who attend schools where the language of instruction is not English, the college also recommends taking the TOEFL or the IELTS assessment. These tests should be taken before January preceding the academic year for which admission is sought. Applicants should obtain information and register for the SAT at www.collegeboard.com, for the ACT at www.act.org, and for the TOEFL at www.toefl.org. More information about international application and financial aid can be found at www.reed.edu/apply/guide-to-applying/international/index.html. Any questions about application status, timing, or unusual circumstances should be sent to the Office of Admission at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Students who are not citizens of the United States should be aware that financial assistance is limited. There are no full scholarships. To apply for financial aid, submit the CSS PROFILE by the appropriate deadline according to the table at the beginning of the admission section. Documentation of resources on a Certification of Finances form is necessary before Reed can issue the I-20 form to admitted students.
Home-Schooled Students
We recognize that home-schooled students may find that the application forms do not fit their individualized high school programs. Although individual students may not be able to submit everything that is requested, they should send as much information as possible about their academic background and capabilities. Home-schooled applicants who intend to apply for financial aid should note that federal regulations require that students receive a high school diploma, a GED, or state certification. A student who meets his or her state's requirements for home schooling at the secondary level may have an alternative to the high school diploma. This alternative is a certification stating that the student has the academic qualifications necessary for a high school diploma as approved by the state. The student must be above the age of compulsory education in the home state. A copy of this certification must be submitted to Reed's financial aid office in order to establish federal aid eligibility.
In order to help us best assess the student's readiness to attend Reed, the home-schooled applicant must include the following with the application:
- A detailed outline of the home-school curriculum, including subject areas studied, texts used, and time spent on each discipline.
- A comprehensive list of the books and texts read over the last four years, including novels, textbooks, and other resources.
- Transcripts of any high school or college work undertaken or completed.
- A letter of reference from a tutor, evaluator, or teacher who is not a family member.
- The Secondary School Report. Parents are often instrumental in the home-schooling process; they should complete the Secondary School Report, if appropriate.
- SAT or ACT test scores.
In order to strengthen the application, we recommend:
- An interview, either on campus or with an admission officer or alumni admission representative in the student's area. Interviews, on or off campus, are generally available from July through December for first-year applicants and through February for transfer applicants.
- Two academic references are preferred. If it is difficult to obtain references from two academic sources, a second letter of reference may come from an employer, supervisor, or any non–family member who can address important personal qualities such as responsibility, creativity, discipline, and initiative.
- Three SAT II (subject) tests are strongly recommended for home-schooled students, although they are not required.
Older Students
Reed welcomes the diversity of age and experience that older students bring to the campus. The college welcomes applications from students who have been away from school for a time, but who wish to begin or resume college studies toward a bachelor's degree. With approximately 20 percent of the student body at age 22 or older, the Reed curriculum and community offer an atmosphere of serious learning particularly appropriate for the mature student who plans to pursue a full-time program. Reed follows established federal guidelines to determine independent status for financial aid applicants.
A special fund provides reentry scholarships to students age 25 to 50 who are returning to four-year institutions after a significant break in their studies to obtain their first bachelor's degree. For more information, contact the office of financial aid at 503/777-7223.
Students who applied to Reed and who did not subsequently attend the college may reapply for a later semester. To reapply within two years of an original application submission, the student must request reactivation of her or his file and submit an updated "Why Reed" essay, an official copy of the final high school transcript, and a statement detailing what has transpired in the student's life (such as work or additional education) since the previous application was submitted. Depending on the circumstances, Reed may request additional information. Transcripts of any academic work undertaken or completed in the interim must also be submitted. Students who were not initially admitted to Reed are strongly encouraged to complete or to be working toward a full year of college-level academic coursework elsewhere before reapplying. Students who reapply after two years from an original submission must also submit the Common Application. A student applying for financial aid should note that reapplying does not guarantee a financial aid award for the semester the student enrolls at Reed. The financial aid application process must be completed annually to determine eligibility for financial aid. Students who are interested in reapplying should contact the Office of Admission for more detailed information. A student may reapply no more than two times. Requests to submit an additional application must be submitted in writing to the vice president and dean of admission and financial aid for approval.
Readmission refers to students who have been degree-seeking students at Reed in the past and who wish to reenter the college. Readmission is processed by the registrar's office; see the section on "Academic Policies: Leave of Absence and Withdrawal from the College."
Special Admission Groups
Persons not enrolled full time at Reed may audit courses with the written permission of the instructor, but are restricted to no more than two courses in any academic year. Audited courses are not recorded on the college transcript. Auditors will not be permitted in classes that are overenrolled, capped, or filled, nor in any Master of Arts in Liberal Studies (MALS) classes. They have the privilege of active participation in the class only when the instructor grants permission. They may have access to materials relevant to the course with the written permission of the instructor. The fee for auditing is $100 per course, per semester. Auditors in laboratory and studio courses may be required to pay an additional fee.
Audit of physical education classes is not permitted. Students who are not currently enrolled and who have recently completed a Reed thesis but need additional PE credit to graduate may register for PE and must pay the audit fee. The approval of the instructor and the Director of Athletics, Fitness, and Outdoor Programs is required.
Full-time Reed students, faculty, staff members, and the spouses or domestic partners of full-time faculty and staff members may audit courses without charge. Written approval of the appropriate instructor and faculty adviser is required. The form for auditing a class is available in the Office of Admission.
International Citizens
Non–U.S. citizens planning to transfer to Reed should be sure to read the information in the section "Admission Policies."
Visiting Students
Visiting students—students who wish to spend a semester or a year at Reed while working toward a degree from another college or university—may also apply for admission. Application forms may be obtained from the Common Application at www.commonapp.org and should be filed by March 1 for fall entrance, or by November 15 for spring entrance. Students are required to submit the application and supplement, two recommendations from faculty members at the home institution, official secondary and college transcripts, a Registrar's Report, and SAT or ACT scores. It is advisable to have plans approved by the student's home institution. Tuition and enrollment fees are the same as those for regular transfer students. Although visiting students are not eligible for financial aid, they may be able to find employment on or off campus. On-campus housing may be arranged on a space-available basis. Visiting students who wish to stay at Reed beyond the year allotted must apply for regular transfer admission. More details on this program are available from the Office of Admission.
Special Students (Nondegree Students)
Those other than visiting students who wish to take one or more courses at Reed but who do not wish to work toward a Reed degree may apply for admission as special, nondegree students. Such students may make full use of college facilities. While they are not eligible for financial aid, they may be able to obtain employment on or off campus. They should file a Special Student application, available from the Office of Admission, before June 1 for the fall semester and November 15 for the spring semester. Fees are listed with college costs.
Young Scholars Program
The Young Scholars program allows high school seniors to study concurrently at Reed. The program provides a unique opportunity each year for approximately 20 students from the metropolitan area who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and a commitment to serious study in a rigorous college setting. Eligible students must have exhausted high school curriculum options in a subject of interest, or be able to demonstrate a serious and sustained interest in a subject not offered at the high school. Young Scholars enroll in one Reed course each semester for the academic year, complete the same course requirements as Reed undergraduates, and are awarded Reed credit for work successfully completed. A scholarship covers all tuition costs; student expenses include a $100 fee per semester plus books and transportation. Admission to the Young Scholars program is highly competitive. Preference is given to applications filed by April 1 for fall admission and December 1 for spring. Information on the program and course options, along with application materials, is available at www.reed.edu/young_scholars.
Contact Information
You may reach the Office of Admission by phone at 503/777-7511 or 800/547-4750, by email at firstname.lastname@example.com, or by mail at Office of Admission, Reed College, 3203 SE Woodstock Blvd., Portland OR 97202-8199. Information about the application and admission processes can be found at www.reed.edu/apply.


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There are many people who have lost weight successfully by following a healthy diet and exercise program and without the help of weight loss supplements. Then there are others who swear that the inclusion of weight lose pills really made the difference for them.
While weight loss supplements are not absolutely necessary, they can aid in various different ways. For example, there are certain weight loss pills that can speed up your metabolism and this way enable your to burn more fat in less time. There are other weight loss medications that help you to suppress hunger.
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One of the advantages of weight loss supplements is that they are easily available at your local health store. One thing you must remember however is that you should never rely solely on these for achieving your weight loss goals. Your focus should also be on diet and exercise. Supplements are add-ons, they supplement your plan. Be careful when you begin to think that these alone will help you lose weight.
Doctors frequently advise obese adults to take the help of weight loss supplements. If that seems to be quite surprising to you, let me inform you that weight loss pills have actually helped thousands of people lose weight. Weight loss medicines are meant to make up for any vitamin or mineral deficiencies.
As a matter of fact, weight loss supplements come in various shapes and forms; you can procure them in the form of tablets, capsules, powder, liquid gel, etc. But the question remains: do you really need their help in order to lose weight? Are they absolutely necessary for weight loss? Only you and your physician can make this decision for you!


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The third trailer for Smurfs: The Lost Village has been released by Sony Pictures. The exciting trailer teases potential three spoilers for the film. It also introduces Papa Smurf to SmurfWillow. She is the leader of a group of female Smurfs.
This group of female Smurfs lives in a place called Forbidden Forest. Smurfette, in Smurfs: The Lost Village, with her best friends, sets out on an adventure to find the Forbidden Forest. She does this with the help of a mysterious map. Will they be able to befriend the new Smurfs? Will the villain wizard Gargamel find out the place before the Smurfs do? Read to know more.
Smurfs Cannot Stay Grounded
The new trailer for Smurfs: The Lost Village teases the strict Papa Smurf attempting to keep Smurfette, Brainy, Clumsy and Hefty grounded after leaving the Smurf village.
The trailer begins with Papa Smurf ordering the other Smurfs to stay grounded. But the enthusiastic young Smurfs sets out on an adventurous journey to discover people that look like them. Although Papa warns them about the place being forbidden, the Smurfs choose to defy his order.
They all gather inside a cave and discuss what they can find in the imaginary place. But very soon realizes that the place is real and they need to find the other Smurfs. They should do this before the evil wizard Gargamel finds out about them. And then the trailer shows the four Smurfs tread through the Forbidden Forest in a secret way.
The Forbidden Forest Is An Alluring Place
The Forbidden Forest is more like an abandoned place. But it is very beautiful and attractive. One of the scenes in the clip shows all the Smurfs riding in the gushing river, in a boat like structure. In another scene of the clip, one can see the beautiful flora found in this forest.
They also discover that life is not easy here. The entire girls Smurfs are seen working hard to maintain food and other things. In fact, the trailer shows that these girls under the leadership of SmurfWillow trap the four Smurfs. How will they survive here? Will Papa Smurf come to know about their new mischief?
The exact reason why Papa Smurf stops the four Smurfs from visiting the place is not revealed. Perhaps the mystery will get solved when Smurfs: The Lost Village is released.
SmurfWillow Meets Papa Smurf
In the end moments of the trailer, SmurfWillow orders her girls troop to go in a protection mode. All the girls take up their guards and aim to shoot on the order of SmurfWillow. With this begins the action-packed sequence where the four Smurfs try to protect their lives from the new Smurfs.
The trailer ends with Papa Smurf (Voice byMandy Patinkin) meeting SmurfWillow (Voice by Julia Roberts), reports Movieweb. They both argue who is the real leader of the Smurfs. But finally, SmurfWillow gives in and says, "Whatever you say Papa Smurf."
It has not been revealed yet whether Papa Smurf and SmurfWillow will have a romantic arc in the film. Smurfs: The Lost Village hits the theaters on April 7, 2017. Watch the clip here.
Also Read: "Smurfs: The Lost Village" Sees Smurfs Discovering A New Secret, Meghan Trainor Excited For Her Role
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A 21-year old man riding his bicycle on State Route 247 was struck by a vehicle recently. He died at the scene.
The California Highway Patrol reports that in 2008, San Bernardino County was the scene of 8 bicycle deaths and a little less than 300 injuries as a result of bicycle accidents.
The California Highway Patrol officers are investigating the cause of this fatal accident. They are looking at all the issues to determine what side of the road the young man was riding on, and if the auto driver was distracted, under the influence or speeding. They want to see who was at fault.
I urge the deceased's family to consult with an experienced San Bernardino personal injury attorney who will review all the issues involved in this fatal accident and make sure the negligent party is held accountable.


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The very venerable monk named Subhuti was in attendance. Subhuti stood up out of the group and uncovered his right shoulder. Kneeling upon his right knee and joining his palms together he implored,
"How amazing, World-Honored One, this meta-genius method whereby you work with bodhisattvas—confiding in them this information most profound! Now please tell it to us: How is it that a man or a woman of integrity may take steps towards becoming a bodhisattva, using this information to attain perfect enlightenment? How should they be conducting themselves? What should they practice? How should they be applying their minds?"
"Good for asking, Subhuti! And you're right, I do confide in bodhisattvas with meta-genius method, sharing with them the very greatest of profundities. Listen, for I now shall explain how a man or woman of integrity may come to enter into this confidential wisdom, and the manner in which they should conduct themselves and apply their minds."
The venerable Subhuti responded, "This is truly excellent, World-Honored One! Please go on and tell us!"
"The Diamond Teaching" (Vajracchedika Prajna Paramita Sutra)
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Featuring the Buddha in a discussion with his disciple, Subhuti
Recorded by the disciple, Ananda
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About politicalsleightofhandPeople who know me would say I'm a political junkie. Some say I should run for office. They would be right about the first part, the later however, well let's just put it this way, I'd rather study them than be studied, lol. When I'm not voicing my opinion, I love computers, web surfing, stamps, coins, gardening, reading, and the english language. My wife has put up with me for more than 23 years, I love sitting on our porch with her, overlooking our paradise on water, during the warmer months. We are both spring babies, our favorite time of year is watching our trees and plants wake up and then go through their cycle. My illustration here of who I am depicts, or at least I hope depicts that I'm not just about politics. My heart belongs to God, my wife and my country. I am a warm blooded male American P8triat, who loves his country, his life, being an American, and all the benifits that America has to offer, especially the first Amendment. MY MISSION STATEMENT! "It is the duty of the patriot 2 protect his country from its government". – Thomas Paine
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As many of you probably remember, the Windows Phone Marketplace was down for a quite a few hours yesterday, resulting in an error message 'Can't get this info right now. Check back in a little while.', It was quite frustrating for a lot of us, but alas, these things happen. Microsoft quickly caught wind of the downage and claimed to be working on it and sure enough, within a few hours everything was peachy.
The odd part, confirmed by Chris Walsh of Chevron, was that it only had an effect on NoDo devices.
This morning, Microsoft updated their blog post with the following explanation as to the ultimate cause:
"The problem was the result of scheduled maintenance being performed on Microsoft's infrastructure during the night. The root cause of this issue has been identified and steps are being taken to help prevent future disruptions to the Marketplace service."
So bumps in the road but it looks like it won't be happening again, at least from this identified "root cause".
Source: Windows Phone Blog


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Over the weekend we'll be drawing on our own experience to help you understand all the aspects of crowdfunding, from developing your networks to fulfillment. We'll also identif the different strands that make a crowdfund successful so you can put them into in real practice. By the end of the weekend you'll have a workbook of practical steps to take-away so you can design your very own crowdfund. Interested? Click here.


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A History Of Overseas Chinese In Africa To 1911 (eBook)
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A History of Overseas Chinese in Africa to 1911 explores early Chinese knowledge of and contacts with Africa through Chinese literature on Africa and current archeological evidence, suggesting Sino-African trade existed as early as the seventh century. Li provides readers with an uncomplicated history of Chinese in Africa, examining their story from multiple perspectives, using approaches and sources found in economic history, social history, international relations, and migration in world history. While Li maintains the first group of Chinese were prisoners brought by the Dutch from Southeast Asia in the seventeenth century, the vast majority of early Chinese in Africa were "free immigrants" and contract labors that established key communities and organizations. It is these early Chinese which laid foundations for and provide important context in interpreting the recent flow of Chinese migrants and capital into various parts of Africa.The book should be of value to African and world historians, sociologists, anthropologists, and students of African and Asian studies.


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American Painted Lady Butterfly on Monardella antonina,
Photo by Las Pilitas Nursery
Recently, I wrote about one community I visited that was full of manicured lawns and pretty roses but devoid of life … it was missing bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. The landscaping had no native plants to welcome them. Luckily there are many native plants that make pretty additions to the garden with blooms that attract pollinators.
There's nothing like watching the slow dance of butterflies above your flower blossoms from your garden bench!
All across the country, development has gobbled up the earth, covering meadows & prairies, putting roads through our forests, polluting our streams. Habitat has been lost, and wildlife has had to make do with less and less space to live, roam and breed. So, what can we do?
The one thing I know we can do is to plant wild plants. Native plants are those wild plants that lived in a place before the developers came in with their bulldozers. If you look across your street and see a meadow, envision that meadow on your block, because that's most likely what the land looked like where your house & garden sit now. In that meadow are the plants that are your native plants. If you live near a forest, the plants you find there are your native plants. Or, you might live in an area with prairies. Planting the wild plants that are native to your particular area is a way to restore the land. One garden at a time, we can build an ecosystem.
One native plant by itself is obviously not an ecosystem. But it can be a start. In Doug Tallamy's wonderful book, "Bringing Nature Home", he explains so well why native plants matter to wildlife. Some birds and insects are totally dependent on specific native plants for their food--- they are called "specialists" and cannot survive without specific plants. This may seem like "poor planning" on their part. But, Nature is all about balance. Everything that exists is interdependent. There are supposed to be plants to feed the animals, just as there are plants to feed us. Nature left us with wild, edible plants, as well as plants to act as medicine.
It is, in my view, not right to have taken so much of the land away from the creatures that share the earth with us. Instead, we should be living alongside our animal friends; they are our neighbors. By letting a garden "go wild," we are inviting friends to visit, we are "Living With Nature."
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Prince Harry Hearts Emojis
Prince Harry Hearts Emojis
Prince Harry: defiant (supposed) emoji lover. Image courtesy of Getty.
If you thought the royals communicated solely via trumpet-wielding heralds, you'd be wrong (only Prince Phillip still does that, silly). No, Britain's ruling family are just like us in their embrace of modern technology - but Prince Harry is really, truly one of us.
Long confirming our suspicion that he is in fact the coolest of the royals, an US Weekly article (swallow grain of salt, proceed) is reporting that the red-headed prince is a big fan of emojis, littering his texts to GF Cressida Bonas with hearts, smileys, and yes, even winking faces. We assume, like all of us, that he's even used those weird dancing people, who no on ever has managed to really interpret correctly.
The US Weekly article (which is all about his blossoming relationship with Cressie), also reports that the 29 year-old enjoys taking his gal pal to the lanes for a bit of bowling, where...get ready to love him more...his player name is 'Ginger Queen'.
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Royal family lead tributes at World War 1 Centenary commemorations
THE Royal family joined forces with leaders from around the world today to mark 100 years since Britian joined World War 1.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and many heads of state attended a ceremony in Belgium.
At the event – held in Liege – Prince William paid to tribute to the soldiers who "died to give us our freedom".
He said: "We were enemies more than once in the last century and today we're are friends and allies.
"We salute those who died to give us our freedom. We will remember them."
Meanwhile Prince Harry has been in Folkestone to open the new Step Short memorial arch.
And The Prince Of Wales and Prime Minister attended a memorial service in Glasgow.
"We salute those who died to give us our freedom. We will remember them"Prince William
Homes around the UK have been asked to join in the day's events by switching off their electric lighting for one hour at 10pm and using candles instead, turning back on at 11pm – the time Britain declared war on Germany in 1914.
Other tributes to the Centenary include a display at the Tower Of London by artist Paul Cummins – Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red which will saw 888,246 ceramic poppies placed in the dry moat – one for every soldier who died fighting for Britain.
Approximatley 17 million soldiers and civilians died between 1914 and 1918.


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Hi All,
I haven't been blogging for the last 2 months, partly laziness/holidays/and mostly because there were football tournaments to follow, which kind of took my time.
Anyway, as most of you are aware, Iraq football team got into the thick of action last Thursday and beat Portugal, one of the favourites to win the olympic gold medal in a very exciting match. Yesterday, they beat Costa Rica to confirm qualification to the 2nd round of the football tournament.
I came across an editorial in arabnews.com about the win against Portugal and thought that it was worth sharing with you all. I whole-heartedly agree with writer's words and, I sincerely hope that our politicians can learn from those young men who achieved something regarded as difficult if not impossible. Here goes the article:
"Editorial: Iraqi Team's Victory
14 August 2004
At last some unalloyed good news for Iraq. Against all the odds, the Iraqi football team thrashed the Portuguese national team 4-2 in their opening Group D game in the Olympic football competition. Portugal, runners-up in the European Championships, clearly had no answer to the determined tactics of their Arab opponents.Those who would say that it is wrong to read too much into a game of football should think again. Whatever the fortunes of the Iraqi footballers in the rest of the competition, this startling initial victory is of crucial importance to all Iraqis not simply because it is a positive achievement at a time when so much in the country seems negative. This outstanding success means so much because it was gained by a team of players drawn from all the ethnic and cultural groups within the country. The only criterion for a player's selection was ability. The overwhelming guideline for all members of the squad was that they should work together as a team. And this is what they did so magnificently. Their victory is therefore not simply on the football pitch itself. They have demonstrated in the most compelling and public manner that Iraqis can work together and gain success off the football field as well as on it.The essential ingredients needed for victory in the face of apparently overwhelming odds are discipline, determination and a deep pride in being Iraqi. What was achieved Thursday in Athens can be achieved tomorrow in Baghdad, Fallujah, Najaf, Basra, Mosul and throughout the country.The guiding rule is that Iraqis must work together. When they manage that they can surmount whatever challenges are thrown in their way. On Thursday Iraqis everywhere followed the match with disbelief and rising delight. How could their team be outplaying and beating one of the best football teams in the world which included highly paid international stars like Manchester United's winger Cristiano Ronaldo? Of course there were awful errors like Haidar Jabar's. But this was more than made up for by brilliant playing from his team mates which at times made the elite Portuguese players seem mundane and quite without an adequate response to driving Iraqi tactics.This was not a victory for the interim government. It certainly was not a victory for the coalition forces. It was a victory for Iraqis, all Iraqis, whether they are die-hard Baathists in the so-called Sunni triangle or people from the poorest parts of the Shiite community who make up the Mehdi Army. Iraq's football stars won that victory for all of them. They battled on the sports field to show that there is no need for Iraqis to be fighting each other in the streets. Their football win shows Iraqis that by working together, they can also win the peace."
Just to look at a sample of players in that team:
Qusay Muneer Iraqi from Basra
Noor Sabri Iraqi from Najaf
Emad Mohammed Iraqi from Baghdad
Ahmad Minajid Iraqi from Falluja
Hawar Mulla Mohammed Iraqi from Mosul
Younis Mahmood Iraqi from Kirkuk
Can our politicians learn from them?


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Dealing with a bully? Text a school official.
Bullies may use texts to harass their classmates. But many school districts now have anonymous texting systems that let students alert administrators to the bullies themselves.
Over 50% of all parents, teachers, and administrators regularly update a social networking site, according to the first results of the national Speak Up 2012 survey from Project Tomorrow. And 37% of parents say they wish their child's teacher or school would communicate with them via text message, though only 23% of teachers say this is a common practice. BYOD is also gaining popularity, with 36% of principals saying they were likely to implement this policy in the 2012-2013 school year.
In today's blended learning environment, an increasing number of students and teachers have access to technology that extends the educational process well beyond the classroom walls. As part of this trend, school districts across the U.S. are implementing practices and policies that transform learning environments into one of participatory learning, for the purpose of improving student outcomes.
Participatory learning is a collaborative student-centered environment in which students learn from both their peers and teachers using digital media resources and other tools.
The tornado that tore through Joplin, Mo. in May 2011 killed more than 150 people, demolished thousands of homes and businesses, and damaged or destroyed 10 public schools. Though students were affected by the tragedy, many remain afraid to ask for the mental health services they may need.
It's about democracy and freedom. Freedom for EVERY individual to have a chance to realize his or her dreams and aspirations, is what America was built on. And school is one place—home is another—where we learn how to practice freedom and democracy. Yes, we learn stuff there too; the War of 1812 occurred in 1812. However, that sort of stuff is static. And, democracy and freedom are anything but. Just as doctors practice medicine, individuals in a democratic country need to practice democracy and freedom 24/7; they need to practice realizing their dreams and aspirations 24/7.
In his call for a $100 LAPTOP for education in 2005, Nicholas Negroponte changed the course of computer history. In the face of many naysayers, Taiwan-based Asus announced the EeePC 701 subnotebook in June 2007 for a price of $199. While the actual price in November 2007 was about double that, Asus still sold 300,000 units in the first four months of its release and ultimately sold four million units in its first year of availability.
The increasing number, affordability and practicality of apps, such as iBooks Author, is beginning to drive the choice of hardware devices for both schools and mainstream users, says Gail Palumbo, lead faculty and area chair for curriculum, instruction and teacher leadership for the University of Phoenix. "People are demanding more powerful apps that no longer work on older computers or even many newer ones," she says.
We haven't seen this big a change in education in 500 years. Every learner with an Internet connection can build a personalized, global network of people and information. It's a shift that Robert Darnton, a Harvard University history professor, compares to watershed moments like the invention of the printing press. To stay current, every educator needs to dive into these networks ASAP. As Bob Dylan once sang, "You better start swimmin' or you'll sink like a stone."
After billions of dollars spent, the impact on student achievement of computer use in K12 has been essentially zero. The reason is: The same textbooks, the same curriculum and the same pedagogy continue to be used, but computers have been substituted for pencil and paper. Teachers have had their students use computers to search for information instead of having them go to their school library. Direct instruction is the technical term for this teacher-centric pedagogical style, but we refer to it as "I teach."


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Creating order out of chaos is the advertising equivalent of splitting the atom
At Montaj 9 we fuse state-of-the-art technology with a visual aesthetic to bring your story to life. While we agree with Einstein that imagination is more important than knowledge, we also believe that creative, innovative solutions come from a base of acquired technical skills.
In other words, we'll metaphorically split the atom for you and use the whole enchilada to tell your story in a thoughtful, relevant way that memorably connects your brand to your target across multiple platforms. Because at Montaj 9, we feel intelligent and creative solutions are based on both facts and feelings.


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Prepare to unravel supernatural mysteries, or relive two award-winning experiences of 2012. All this and more join the PlayStation lineup this week. Please charge your DualShocks in preparation. Jodie Holmes has not lived her life alone. Since childhood, she has been followed by an unseen entity of incredible power. It's bound to her, and the mystery of this connection only deepens throughout her years.
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The New IDEA Money for Special Education in the Federal Recovery Act
As the economy descended into free fall in early 2009, education officials braced for the impact on school programs. In California, most school districts receive most of their funding from state coffers in Sacramento, not from local property taxes. As California's budget is based mostly on revenue from sales taxes and the stock market, school budgets were in line for a direct hit. In fact, California has a $42 billion deficit, and early in 2009 schools were presented with severely reduced budgets for the next 18 months.
As the banking and insurance industries clamored for a bailout, so too did state governors hoping to shore up plummeting revenue streams. Relief arrived in the form of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and the $105.9 billion dedicated to education and training in the form of state stabilization funding and competitive grants. There was concern that the federal dollars would commit state governments to increased long-term spending, and some state governors spoke of rejecting some or all of the funds. California will accept the funds gleefully.
School superintendents across California looked to the State Fiscal Stabilization Fund portion of ARRA to backfill cuts to state programs in education and social services. As California's economy continues to sour, there is a great deal of uncertainty as to whether the stimulus dollars will ever make it out of Sacramento—so much so that a group of congressional representatives from California wrote a letter on March 17, 2009, to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger urging him to pass the federal dollars on to local schools to save teaching jobs, as Congress intended. However, California has a serious cash flow problem, and many analysts here predict that the state will sit on federal money to at least help with this issue or—worst-case scenario—divert the funds to meet state needs. For example, the nonpartisan California Legislative Analysis Office predicts a further $8 billion deficit since the budget passed in February, and California's share of the State Fiscal Stabilization Fund, $4.9 billion, is tempting to state legislators.
IDEA for Stability
School superintendents are looking to the increased funding of IDEA to help stabilize their budgets. The increase in IDEA funding is substantial and comes in three pieces, including the State Fiscal Stabilization Fund. The other two increases are to regular IDEA funding for 2009-2010 and to targeted or formula funds, known as IDEA recovery funds, built into ARRA. The increase to regular IDEA funding for the 2009-2010 school year includes:
? $557 million to regular IDEA Part B funds for students age 5-22; and
? $439 million to IDEA Part C funds for infant programs.
The money that is getting the most attention is the one-time increase to IDEA under ARRA, known as the IDEA recovery funds. This increase is substantial and will bring total federal spending to 26 percent, closer to the 40 percent of special education costs originally promised under federal special education law. This is a significant increase, with:
? $11.2 billion in targeted or formula funds for IDEA Part B over two years;
? $400 million for preschool; and
? $500 million for Part C for infants.
The IDEA recovery funds alone represent about a $5 million increase each year for two years to special education funding for a California district with 50,000 students and the typical 8-10 percent ratio of special education students. Some basic principles to remember are that ARRA funding is intended to promote student achievement through school reform and to ensure transparency in reporting and accounting—while admonishing districts to invest the funds thoughtfully to avoid "falling off a cliff" when the funds go away. This is the big caveat—this is a onetime increase, and districts must spend the money wisely in order to avoid long-term commitments that they may not be able to make down the road. The money was to begin flowing to states by mid-April.
Recovering Funds for Special Ed
This is a huge opportunity for districts to recover some funds required for special education programs. Special education, of course, is exceedingly expensive in most districts. Federal and state funding for special ed does not cover the entire cost of programs. Districts have to divert funds from their general operating funds to cover costs. This diversion, commonly known as encroachment, is contentious, as that money could be used to cover general costs such as salaries, transportation and textbooks. The average encroachment in California is about 25 percent, but in some districts it reaches nearly 50 percent. For example, many districts in Orange County contribute 45 percent of every dollar spent on special education from the general fund, with 55 percent coming from federal and state funds dedicated to special education.
Some school officials initially saw this increase in funding as a chance to transfer ARRA funds to this encroachment—say, that a district could take $200,000 in IDEA recovery funds and transfer it to the general fund to offset a $200,000 encroachment there. This is not the case.
School districts must adhere to normal IDEA funding requirements. IDEA dollars are to cover the excess cost of special education. That is, they are to be used to supplement state and local funding, not supplant it. Districts will still be required to apply Maintenance of Effort (MOE) requirements, which dictate that total budgeted expenditures for special education from state and local funds must be at least as great as in the previous year, in total or per special education student. So if you spent $500,000 in state and local funds on special education in 2008, you must spend the same the next year. There is interest in relaxing or removing MOE because of the fiscal crisis, but that flexibility has not yet been, and is unlikely to be, granted.
Finding Flexibility
So how can the new federal money be used to reduce local expenditures on special education to free up much-needed dollars for the general fund to restore teachers or programs reduced in budget cuts? This is a complicated question with complex answers.
School business officials will look to a provision in federal funding regulations CFR 300.205 that provides some flexibility in special education funding. IDEA states that if a local education authority (LEA), usually a school district, receives an increase in Part B funds over the previous year, it may reduce its local expenditures to special education by up to 50 percent. It sounds good, but there are some strings attached. This option is only available if the LEA will use the freed up local funds for activities authorized under the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). ESEA covers areas such as staff development, technology activities related to school reform, and instructional materials.
ESEA is a federal program; thus, you can only move funds in federal programs like Title I and II that have their own MOE requirements. More information is needed to see exactly how this will play out. As this is the first increase in federal funding since 2004, this is the first time that LEAs have been able to use this flexibility, and many school business officials are moving very cautiously.
At this point, there are many unanswered questions regarding the new IDEA recovery funds:
? How do school districts realize flexibility and savings in light of the supplement, not supplant requirements of IDEA funding?
? How do districts meet MOE requirements and achieve flexibility in ESEA activities?
? When will the new dollars actually arrive from the federal government and be distributed by the states?
But the biggest question many school superintendents still have is whether this new federal money requires districts to maintain current levels of funding on special education and whether the moneycan be shifted to backfill budget cuts elsewhere in the educational program offered to all students. This will become clear as we move into the summer months and the 2009-2010 school year.
Conventional wisdom would suggest that there will be an increase in spending on special education for one-time projects like technology or staff development. There may be flexibility to move federal dollars around to backfill costs elsewhere, but details are sketchy.
For now, district administrators must proceed cautiously and cannot budget the new IDEA money just yet. It is a matter of timing, but many districts are running out of time as they implement budgets that are increasingly dire.
Eamonn O'Donovan is assistant superintendent of special education services in Capistrano Unified School District in California.


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Peugeot 608?
I got this splash from the French AutoJournal magazine's website: I couldn't believe my eyes. A Peugeot that looks phenomenal, from front to back. The RCZ is a cool car, but somewhat ruined by the ugly stretched face as I've pointed out before. This 608, if it turns out to look like this, will be a pleasure to look at, especially in contrast to its hideous predecessor, the 607.
However, will it sell? The Citroen C6 is iconically beautiful, and has garnered praise for its looks and and comfort, and excels in these respects the German offerings. However, its sales are dreadful, as car-makers simply can't pry customers away from the Audi/BMW/Mercedes badge-snobbery that runs so deep among motorists with enough cash to afford a car in this segment of the market. That said, however, this 608 certainly looks more consensual than the extravagant C6.
I've always been one to root for the underdog, and also for what's different and sets itself aside from the dominant norm. So if this Pug lives up to the dazzling aspect it has in the above picture, I wish it success.


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Guinness is good for you…you're welcome
Everything I try to write tonight is being shoved aside in my brain by this confectionery orgasm:
It's a cake. It's a Guinness Cake. That's right, yo, a freakin' Guinness CAKE! This makes me want to weep, it's that beautiful.
I spotted the Guinness Cake on, of all places, a Facebook Ad. And then Facebook decided to eff with me, because as soon as I spotted the Guinness Cake ad, my screen refreshed, and it was gone. GONE! But by the power and grace of google, I discovered Guinness Cakes a-plenty…now I just have to make it. And eat it. Because Guinness is good for you. So it's a health food. Healthy living, brought to you by me. You're welcome.
From epicurious.com
- 2 cups stout (such as Guinness)
- 2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably Dutch-process)
- 4 cups all purpose flour
- 4 cups sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/3 cups sour cream
- 2 cups whipping cream
- 1 pound bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped
For cake:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter three 8-inch round cake pans with 2-inch-high sides. Line with parchment paper. Butter paper. Bring 2 cups stout and 2 cups butter to simmer in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add cocoa powder and whisk until mixture is smooth. Cool slightly.
Whisk flour, sugar, baking soda, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in large bowl to blend. Using electric mixer, beat eggs and sour cream in another large bowl to blend. Add stout-chocolate mixture to egg mixture and beat just to combine. Add flour mixture and beat briefly on slow speed. Using rubber spatula, fold batter until completely combined. Divide batter equally among prepared pans. Bake cakes until tester inserted into center of cakes comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Transfer cakes to rack; cool 10 minutes. Turn cakes out onto rack and cool completely.
For icing:
Bring cream to simmer in heavy medium saucepan. Remove from heat. Add chopped chocolate and whisk until melted and smooth. Refrigerate until icing is spreadable, stirring frequently, about 2 hours.
Place 1 cake layer on plate. Spread 2/3 cup icing over. Top with second cake layer. Spread 2/3 cup icing over. Top with third cake layer. Spread remaining icing over top and sides of cake.


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The President met with the Vatican Secretary of State Agostino Cardinal Casaroli for approximately 40 minutes in the Oval Office this morning.
Cardinal Casaroli came to the United States to receive the Prisoner of Conscience Award from the Appeal of Conscience Foundation in New York. Following his meeting with the President, the Cardinal went on to have a private meeting with the Vice President. Later this afternoon he will be having lunch with [United Nations] Secretary-General Perez de Cuellar in New York.
During the Oval Office meeting, the President and the Cardinal discussed the situation in the Gulf. The President expressed appreciation for the Vatican's support for U.N. sanctions against Iraq and reiterated our position that nothing short of complete implementation of the U.N. Security Council's resolutions is acceptable. Both leaders expressed the hope that a peaceful resolution to the current crisis could be found.


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8/2/2010 - New food & environmental film fest announced for Asheville
by Kickstart
Based in lovely Asheville, NC, Fresh Asheville is a grassroots organization focused on educating and inspiring people to action through film and community participation. Fresh Asheville focuses on solutions and the importance that daily choices have on the health, environment, and sustainability of our community and the world. Fresh Asheville has teamed with the Dutch Environmental Film Festival to bring the latest and top quality related documentaries to the Asheville Food & Environmental Film Festival September 22-25, 2010. Fresh Asheville was inspired by the movie FRESH, making it the headliner of this year's festival.
Participating restaurants will host an Opening Dinner at Eyes of Blue Farm featuring locally produced delights with proceeds to benefit this year's community project. This will be followed by three days of citywide screenings, lectures and workshops, and a closing dinner at Eyes of Blue Farm catered by Food Experience. This will be an opportunity to have a local farm fresh meal with the attending Directors and Producers of the festival film selection. Collaborative efforts are being made with the University of North Carolina Asheville (UNCA) and Slow Food Asheville to include students in the festival program, and to launch UNCA's own chapter of Slow Food International during the festival, which will empower students to become more involved in solutions. There is further effort with other community organizations to implement new programs for students' service learning through hands-on experience of fresh local food as this year's community project. Although the community project is serving the community of Asheville, the festival will serve all who attend, and everyone is welcome from anywhere in the world.
As with any film festival, there are screening rights and fees, lecture fees, venue costs, advertising, and such. Pledges will assist with these costs and every dollar helps spread the knowledge about important issues affecting our health and the planet. The more the pledges, the more films will be shown, which means more people will be reached and inspired to action!


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According to the MOE, the incident occurred today on the Kerch highway outside the village of Rusakovka, Belogorsk district.
The area of fire accident was about 8 square meters.
The passengers and a driver have not been injured and went out of the bus. In total, the bus was carrying 41 passengers with no children being among them.
According to a preliminary version, the ignition occurred in the engine compartment of the bus. The causes of the accident are being investigated.
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Also you can use it for Game openers, stingers, Video fx, Radio fx, TV, video games, websites, flash animations, clips, cinematics and anything else.
Download includes two version of the file with different endings, full logo with orchestral chord and without.
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Legitimate Dangers...
Recently there has been allot of wringing of hands and nashing of teeth regarding a new anthology Legitimate Dangers from Sarabande Books. I usually enjoy a good hockey check style review of an anthology but I have to say that I think the negative critique of this anthology is unwarranted.
Lets dispatch with the semantics; this is not an anthology of "innovative or experimental poetry" the fact that Mark Doty wrote the introduction and Ed Hirsch wrote a blurb places this anthology squarely in the middle.
I also think it is important to state that both Cate Marvin and Michael Dumanis are academics who went to Iowa whose work has appeared in mainstream journals. This anthology is what you would expect. It is like my Nonna always said if you add potatoes, egg, flour and ricotta cheese you will get Gnocchi and not Lamb Chops. Marvin won a prize judged by Robert Pinsky for God's sake and Dumanis' work appeared in Denver Quarterly but at least they are honest about their poetic family tree.
Having said this I think that Martin and Dumanis have missed some legitimately important poets who would have fit into their aesthetic Simone Muench, comes to mind as a major exclusion. Also, the inclusion of poets like Lisa Jarnot, DA Powell and Juliana Spahr makes me think about my days watching Sesame Street asking " some of these things are not like the others" . Plus I am sure that Lisa Jarnot has published more than three books. ?
But here we have the usual suspects they say in their marketing pieces they are publishing
ambitious fresh poets and here they are, Arielle Greenberg, Chicu Reddy, Andrew Zawacki these are very ambitious people who have worked very hard to create a niche for themselves in poetry and their energy is to be commended while so many poets complain about not getting press or recognition these poets work for it and their work gets a reading that many of us envy greenly...
In the end this is a well compiled anthology of mainstream poets most of whom are MFA graduates many with academic jobs. There are some poets here with whom I am not familiar and I was pleased to read their work, Sherwin Bitsui, Monica Youn, Kahled Mattawa I will read more of their work. I think that all of us who were not included should stop snapping and do anthologies of their own that is what I plan to do.


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At its Nokia World conference this week in London, struggling cell phone giant Nokia announced a new portfolio of phones, including two Windows Phone handsets that it will target at the high end of the market. Nokia's Windows Phone devices will be marketed under the Lumia brand and will ship in Europe starting this quarter.
"Eight months ago, we shared our new strategy and today we are demonstrating clear progress of this strategy in action," Nokia President and CEO Stephen Elop said. "We're driving innovation throughout our entire portfolio, from new smartphone experiences to ever smarter mobile phones. We are bringing compelling new products to the market faster than ever before. I'm incredibly proud of these new devices, and the people of Nokia who have made this happen."
Nokia announced two Windows Phone handsets, the Nokia Lumia 800 and the Nokia Lumia 710:
Nokia Lumia 800
The Lumia 800 will ship soon in France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, the United Kingdom, and further markets in early 2012, and it very closely resembles the company's only Meego-based phone, the N9, which shipped recently in limited markets. It features a 1.4GHz processor, a 3.7" AMOLED ClearBlack curved display that appears to float above the device, a superior 8-megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics, and 16GB of internal storage. The unsubsidized price is 420 Euros, Nokia says.
Nokia Lumia 710
The Lumia 710 will ship soon in Europe, followed by a worldwide release, in early 2012. It features a 1.4GHz processor, a 3.7" TFT screen, a 5-megapixel camera, and 8GB of internal storage. It will cost 270 Euros unsubsidized. It features a white form factor, but the back panel can be removed and replaced with colorful covers.
Nokia pledged to bring both devices to the United States in early 2012.
Both handsets include a "signature Nokia experience" with the Nokia Drive turn-by-turn navigation system and Nokia Music with MixRadio music streaming. The company is also offering a pair of Monster-created mobile headphones, including the Nokia Purity HD Stereo Headset and the in-ear Nokia Purity Stereo Headset.
In addition to its new Windows Phones, Nokia also announced a new line of Nokia Asha-branded phones for the lower end of the market. Nokia says these phones "blur the line between smartphones and feature phones"; they provide QWERTY and touchscreen keyboards, Internet access, social network integration, messaging, and various Nokia applications.


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text: Hi all, I'm trying to create an app in FB and I would like to know if it is not going to get my account banned. This is what the app would do: 1) When a user visits my site, they are asked for publish_stream permission 2) My app will collect the user's friends, and choose around 10 random friends 3) Post on the wall of the 10 random selected friends a link to my website app with a video player image and a message similar to the following: "Is this you? LOL" 4) The user will then need to complete a CPA offer before he can see a shocking or funny video This is similar to the viral apps I found in FB lately. Thanks for any response!


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