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What a logical and fun idea. Love the fabric too. I really need to make one of these. It would be much more convenient. Pam @ Sallygoodin
I love this idea! I have the same problem with my pins. The pin cushion is never in a convienient place - even when you put it in one. Or it rolls away. Thanks.
I've also linked to SWS - take a look if you get a chance!
Excellent idea, I am doing this TODAY! Thanks, you clever woman.
Great idea!
I definitely need this! Thanks! :-)
What a great (and super easy!) idea! I am going to have to do this sometime for my machine!
This is a great idea. I have the same problem with pins, and now you have shown me a solution. Thanks for sharing
I wish I could find the time to learn how to sew in the first place!
Have a great weekend!
That is so clever--my trick is I leave my regular pin cushion in the dining room :P. I have a Fabric Fun Thursday link party that you may want to join sometime.
What a great idea! I'm following from the Friday blog hop. I hope you have a fabulous weekend!
what a great idea,, i always end up with a pile of pins laying around the sewing machine,, will definitely have to try this.. thanks for sharing with us
That is such a wonderful idea! Maybe that can be today's nap time sewing idea. I can never find my tomato pin cushion when I need it or I have needles all over the table because I couldn't put them where they belong. Thanks for sharing
wow...this is an awesome idea...i need to do it immediately...thank you for sharing the idea
I love this idea. I am going to have to try it out.
I am now following you from Friendly Friday Follow.
I have to start sewing again. I used to. I have to get my machine going. You have a new follower from Friday Follow! Come visit me at Mama's Little Chick.
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What an amazing idea! And your pincushion is so cute! I'm definitely going to use this idea!
I'm definitely asking for a sewing machine from Santa this year! Does Santa sew? Can one of his elves make that cute pin cushion to go with my new sewing machine? I promise I'll be extra good!! I'm a new follower!
This is a wonderful idea. I've been looking for a cute pin cushion to make and this is perfect. Thanks for making the time to share :)
How clever! I really need to make one of these! I'm forever pushing my pincushion off the sewing table whenever I sew. Thanks for sharing. I've posted a link. I would love it if you joined my link party sometime.
hi! following you from NFF -- this is such a good idea :)
I saw this on Sumo's Sweet Stuff and did one of those 'Doh' motions. Why haven't I ever thought of this. I honestly just stopped pinning because I was over the hastle! You have saved my sanity and my sewing projects! Thanks!
that is just so clever! I LOVE this idea, I'm totally going to make one! Visiting from justsewsassy.com
OMG!!! I have sewn for 40 years & those pins have drove me crazy that many years...I would have never thought of this..love it! making it very soon...well this week! Great Job!
I am sooooo making one of these!! I always loosing the pincushion!!
I can't wait to try this! Love it.
That is a great idea, I love that you put it on the machine because I always seem to lose mine.
Cute idea! Thanks for linking @Creative Itch's "Sew Cute Tuesday"!
Now that's a great ides!
What a brilliant idea! Thanks for sharing. (Found you through Creative Itch)
This will seriously change my life. Found you from Creative Itch. Diana from http://closetcrafterohio.blogspot.com/
Total. Genius.
How smart! I'd love to have one of those on my machine!
Thanks for linking up to We Did It! Wednesday :).
Genius! I think I'm going to need to make one of these tonight. I'm forever leaving my pincushion on the ironing board or the back of the couch or any other number of places. Thanks for sharing!
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Absolutely brilliant! I'm always having that problem too. I'll have to find five free minutes and whip this puppy up.
Brilliant! I always can't find where my pin cushion is while I'm sewing and moving my fabric around. Thank you for this post! :D Eveshouse.blogspot.com
Great idea!!! Thanks for linking to Craftastic Monday:)
Oh! You are so clever! Great idea!
*Visiting from the Bragfest*
Great idea. I need one of these. 15ish years after design school, my parents are still finding my pins in the carpet!
I like that you made something so cute and solved a problem too - smart idea!
Thanks for linking up to Fab Friday -
This. is. brilliant. I must make one of these, asap!
Thanks for linking up at Craftastical!
That's a GREAT idea!! Thanks for sharing it with us!
I'm starting a new sew along, come check it out at TheTrainToCrazy.com!
Okay, I'm making one of these tonight. I've made 2 rag quilts in the last 3 weeks and I am forever worried about one of the kids getting a hold of the pincushion so I keep it at the way back of the table; safe for them but a pain for me. AWESOME idea! Thanks!
love this idea! we'll be featuring!
Great idea! I love it!
I sew all the time and I love the idea.
Hi Kathryn: I think that I will get it right this time.
I just wanted to drop you a note to let you know that I featured your project on my blog. You can see the feature here:
Feel free to grab a "featured" button and I sure thank you for linking this project to the Boardwalk Bragfest!
Hi, I am new here. Creations by Kara snet me. I love the sewing machine cushion. I was trying to figure out exactly how to do that creatively, but I was thinking more of a magnet. Your idea is much better! I am going to sew me one up!
Thanks for the great idea!
I'll be back for more!
I am adding this to my favs list.
Hi! I am visiting from Sumo's today and I have to tell you how much I love your blog! What great ideas you have. And I can't wait to try this one out. It is a brilliant idea!!
Genius! I just saw this idea over at Sumo's today and had to come say thanks! I can't wait to make one!
This is great tute. My MIL has the same type of thing on her machine, but she used the leftovers from cutting the hem of a pair of pants.
I love this!
That is genius!!! I so need one of these (especially since my regular pin cushion "magically" disappeared! lol). Visiting from The CSI Project. Good luck. :)
Great Idea...Coming over from CSI Project. Will def. bookmark and make one for myself....I always seem to loose my scissors and my pins :)
Brilliant!! I'm always "losing" my pin cushion.
I agree! A great idea!
Such a simple idea and so smart! I will def. be making one of these in the near future!
Saw this on The CSI Project
Just ran across this post and your blog today. Love this!!! I pinned it :)
This is an amazing idea!!!
Great idea!
I just have the same problem you explain with the magnet pin cushion he he... I will try it!
Thanks for sharing :)
Brilliant Idea!I need one of these!
Love this idea!..Just found you on Pinterest
I am going to find the time for this brilliant idea. It won't even take long, require much in the way of resources but it will take the pain our of picking up the pins I've use to pin tack. Thanks for sharing. The best ideas are dreamt up out of our necessitiy and often seem the simplest!
I just made this last nite & love it! I used elastic instead of ribbon. Thanks for the tutorial to make sewing easier!
This is so genius! I featured it today on Fun Friday Finds. Thank you for sharing.
This is such a great idea! I would probably measure it out to make straps with velcro instead of using ribbon...that way I don't have to worry about a tie coming loose. Thanks for *yet another* project for my list!
Just wanted you to know I posted my version on my blog and gave you a link and props.Very creative idea...Bunny at La Sewista
Fabulous idea.
I hope I can make one soon as I find the time. Might invest in some steel wool as stuffing as this supposed to help keep your needles sharp.
fabulous idea!
I just saw this on Pinterest and made my own version using elastic instead of ribbon, and a buttonhole to attach the elastic to the pincushion. Thanks for the inspiration.
i saw this in pinterest and made my own version too!! it's such a simple yet great idea thanks for the inspiration!!
Love it thanks
Love it thanks
I will be making them for our Christmas in July meeting, thanks! only on mine I will be using velcro instead of ribbon. You have solved my gifting problem, thanks!
What an awesome idea. I will try it with elastic if that doesn't work i will use Velcro! Thanks for the thought!
Thank you for the inspiration! Here's my version and an explanation of how I did it:
Couldn't have thought of it without your inspiration!
This saves a container of pins in my lap! I omitted the ribbon and sewed velcro to the back on the cushion and used a 3M Command velcro strip on the machine.
I just made this and am grinning ear to ear. Thanks for a terrific idea!
what a fabulous idea!!!
Fabulosa idea!! Gracias
Fabulosa idea!! Gracias
Made this today! Thanks so much for the fabulous idea! Now my machine looks cute to boot!
Thanks for the brilliant idea! Just made two! Thanks.
Omg! This is genius!! Thanks a bunch. Im so making one when I get out of work tonight :)
Omg! This is genius!! Thanks a bunch. Im so making one when I get out of work tonight :)
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Thank you so much! I just made one!
So helpful. I've cussed this problem since I got my machine two years ago. Thank you, thank you, thank you for such a simple idea and great instructions for this newbie! I made it as soon as I saw your post!
do you sell these anywhere? i don't want to make one, but I know it would be the perfect gift for someone I know. can I buy one?
Great idea! I am sharing this on my Facebook page.
Normally I'm a pin now do later kinda girl, but this time I went directly from your tute to my stash and whipped up this little gem ASAP! Thanks for the great tip and tutorial. Cheers!
I love this pin cushion being right where I need it. I hate having pins everywhere. It was so easy to make - and so cute! Thanks
Brilliant! My grandmother used to have a strip of thick wool flannel sewn around the arm of her sewing machine for collecting pins as she sewed. Often I end up with a mouth full of pins removed as I've sewn, and wish I could do the same thing. But modern sewing machines have all kinds of useful controls across the machine arm so its not possible. I can't believe I never thought of this solution!
Creative idea that II also hope to replicate as long as it won't upset access to key controls. At no place I could find did I read what you stuffed it with! For me, that's got to be perfect in order to make using that pin cushion truly convenient.
What material was used as the STUFFING ? Thank you for sharing the idea.
What a brilliant idea! I went straight from your blog into my quilt cave to measure my sewing machine. Arrgh! I only have 2 cm. - that's less than 1" -free under my reverse lever! Do you think it would be worth it anyway?
BTW, yours is my old machine. It sewed like an absolute dream for 21 years. I wanted to replace it with another like that, but it isn't sold here (Israel), so I bought a basic Janome instead.
I made this today - my first thing I ever sewed on a machine, and it turned out great. Thanks for the clever idea!
To finish off the raw edges of my sewing machine cover along the bottom edge and around the thread stand cutout, I wanted to bind it in the same Schumacher fabric, but it was way too bulkyBest Sewing Machine
Excellent idea, I am doing this TODAY!
Or just sew a piece of Velcro to your pincushions and stick the other half of Velcro onto your sewing machine. That way you can switch the pincushions when one fills up.
I have been sewing for 40 years and I cannot believe I did not think of this. You are brilliant! I am making this!! What else have I not thought of that would be beneficial to me?? Thank you, thank you. Nancy
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We made a similar one in Bernina Club years ago but not with the clever idea of the ties. We stuffed ours with bird gravel as it's supposed to
keep the pins sharp. I can't tell if that's truth or not. I usually toss pins after awhile anyway. They can really tear up wonderful fabric if they are old or bent. With fabric costing a small fortune now, I toss. Pins are cheap.
What a clever idea and so easy to make. I love mine, it is so handy!!
Fantastic! I might have to find the time for this xxx
Fantastic! I might have to find the time for this xxx
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Gentle Warning! My Mom taught me this great idea in my teens. I am in my seventies now and wish to alert you to fact that no matter how careful one is, the pins will go all the way through and make scratch marks on the sewing machine! A suggestion would be to insert a piece of sturdy cardboard or plastic inside the backside of your little concussion!
Great Reviews...!I made the same pin cushion as defined but grew to become it right into a wrist cushion through measuring my wrist facet to the side and delivered two layers of material to the back side so pins don't stick thru and used a piece of elastic to make a "bracelet " band slip over the wrist. It works for both left or right surpassed. You are so creative. I am full of inspiring now.
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White House calls Nigeria abductions an 'outrage'
The White House says President Barack Obama's national security team is monitoring the situation in Nigeria, calling the abduction of 200 Nigerian schoolgirls an "outrage and a terrible tragedy."
Press Secretary Jay Carney said President Barack Obama has been briefed on the situation several times and the State Department has been in touch with the Nigerian government about what the U.S. might do to help support efforts to find and free the women.
"We continue to stand firmly with the people of Nigeria in their efforts to bring the terrorist violence perpetrated by Boko Haram to an end, while ensuring civilian protection and respect for human rights," Carney said.
He had few details on what assistance the U.S. is providing, saying that U.S. counterterrorism assistance to Nigeria focuses on information-sharing and on improving Nigeria's forensics and investigative capacity. He said the U.S. is also working with the Nigerian government to strengthen its criminal justice system and increase confidence in the government.
"This is an outrage and a tragedy, and we are doing what we can to assist the Nigerian government to support its efforts to find and free the young women who were abducted," he said.
Carney sidestepped a question about whether the White House believes the Nigerian government is going everything it could do free the girls.
"What I can say is what we're doing to assist them and how outrageous this abduction is," Carney said. "There is no question that Boku Haram is a terrorist organization with heinous and malicious intent, and we are gonna do everything we can to assist Nigeria in their efforts to find and free those young women, those girls."
The U.S. last year designated Boko Haram as a foreign terrorist organization, which effectively cuts the organization off from U.S. financial institutions and enables banks to freeze assets here in the United States.
U.S. Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn. and Rob Portman, R-Ohio, co-chairs of a Senate human trafficking caucus, said the group's announcement that it would sell the girls into slavery shows "criminal disregard for the most fundamental of human rights.
"Sadly, while this event is tragically large in scope, it is neither new to Nigeria nor isolated to that corner of the globe," they said in a statement. "Human trafficking is a horrific reality faced by more than a million children around the world annually, and we will continue the fight to combat it both at home and abroad."

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Kiernan Shipka & Laura Vandervoort Both Opt for Short Dresses at the MuchMusic Video Awards 2014!
Kiernan Shipka and Laura Vandervoort make their big entrances at the 2014 MuchMusic Video Awards held at Much Music HQ on Sunday (June 15) in Toronto, Canada.
The ladies were joined on the red carpet by Shenae Grimes and her husband Josh Beech.
Earlier in the month, Kiernan brought some major color to an InStyle cocktail party in West Hollywood, Calif.
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To tape off the windows and lights, I used painters tape meant for stucco.
I bought this automotive paint sprayer for $60 from Harbor Freight. Normally I don't do HF tools. But I didn't want to over-spend on this tool in case I never used it again. Turns out I LOVE it and have since painted several more things not auto related.
Use oil based exterior paint with enamel. Thin with acetone according to the directions on the back of the paint can.
I used RustOleum's Aluminum for the silver. Unfortunately RustOleum doesn't make tintable oil based exterior paint, so I hit up Sherwin-Williams to mix up some Nifty Turquoise for me.
I tested them on a spare piece of corrugate metal to make sure I liked the way they looked.
I sprayed starting at the top. The technique is similar to spray painting. Lots of light coats or else drips will happen.
I taped off where I wanted the stripe to be. I did NOT use the stucco tape. I used auto-paint masking tape. I noticed there was some slight over-spray from the aluminum. I knew that when I painted the teal that I'd have to be extra careful. I waited for the aluminum to dry and taped some plastic to the stripe to protect it from overspray. It worked great. Unfortunately, I did not take a picture.
Make sure to cover up. I was the tin man. And oil based paint does NOT come off easily. I literally had to bathe in acetone and pumice to clean up. It was the most painful bath of my life.
Then we had the joy of removing the tape. Be prepared. The stucco tape is STICKY. Like, really really really sticky. But nothing bled through at all.
We took the trailer camping over Easter weekend. Last minute we needed to put the Xterra in the shop, but luckily we were able to use Aaron's brother's car to pull it. She was STUNNING in the trailer park.
There are still more updates we plan on doing to the exterior. Hub caps, new light covers, paint the trim around the windows. But the paint scheme is settled! Originally I wanted something a little more feminine, like scallops. But Aaron and I decided something classic to the era would be best. And he was right.
This wasn't an ideal "after" picture because of the way the sun is shining, but I'm so in love with how shiny the RustOleum Aluminum is. It looks so classic.
This has been the funnest project. It has been hard work. I did most of the painting by myself in the hot sun (as my sunburned neck testifies of). The reward is great! We had so much family-fun this weekend.
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The Gound family has signed over the former Duckwall store to St. Luke Hospital Foundation, but quite a bit of work is needed before the hospital auxiliary shop can move.
President Janet Herzet said the group was gathering bids for roofing. A pair of early bids were substantially different from each other, she said.
The interior needs to be cleaned and painted, and the auxiliary needs to negotiate to purchase the shelves from Marion Economic Development Inc., she said.
She estimated it may be two months before the shop is ready to move from the location it has been in since it opened in December 2005.
How will volunteers move the merchandise to the future location? Will they fill pickup trucks to move half a block? Will they use shopping carts? Or will they make arrangements similar to a "bucket brigade?" Herzet said it could be any or all of those ideas in some combination.
She thinks the shop will be closed about two weeks during the move.


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California American Water wants to avoid notifying its Monterey Peninsula customers that they would be paying more of Monterey County"s costs for the failed regional desalination project.
The company is supporting the county"s bid to keep its legal bills for work on the project confidential.
As part of an application filed last week with the state Public Utilities Commission for approval of a settlement between Cal Am and the county about the failed project, company officials argue they shouldn"t have to formally notify customers that they would be responsible for covering about $2.78 million of spending by the county Water Resources Agency.
Their reasoning is the amount would simply be added to a surcharge that customers are already paying for the failed project.
In the application, Cal Am says it is seeking to "balance the need to keep its customers informed with the goals of not overwhelming customers with information that could lead to confusion and keeping unnecessary costs to a minimum."
Under the proposed settlement, signed by Cal Am and the county in December, the water company would pay off up to $3.5 million in the county"s project costs. In exchange, the county would agree not to oppose the company"s new Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project by seeking to enforce a prohibition on private desal ownership.
Cal Am wants to add about $2.7 million of county costs to an existing surcharge being paid by Monterey district customers. Cal Am has paid the county about $1.92 million of that amount, while another $764,000 would be paid upon the PUC"s approval.
Cal Am would place an additional $718,000 in a trust account for the county"s use in paying other project costs, though the company is not yet seeking recovery of the amount.
Much of the county"s share of project costs were legal expenses from its outside legal firm, Downey-Brand, and the County Counsel"s Office. The county was engaged in months of confidential negotiations with project partner Marina Coast Water District as the proposal unraveled because of legal setbacks and conflict of interest allegations involving former county water board member Steve Collins.
The settlement excludes all pre-2009 expenses and all legal costs associated with the Collins matter. Marina Coast is not included in the agreement.
Cal Am spokeswoman Catherine Bowie said the company doesn"t believe it needs to notify local customers about the additional expense because they were previously notified the PUC had approved recovery of the project costs and there would be no increase in the surcharge itself. Instead, according to Cal Am"s filing, customers would simply pay the surcharge — 15 percent of customers" bills — a little longer to cover the additional expense.
Bowie said it would take about four more months of the surcharge to pay off the county"s costs. She said there is no estimated sunset date for the surcharge because there are still potentially recoverable costs from the regional project.
Cal Am is seeking to keep the county"s legal bills from being publicly disclosed. County attorneys argue the bills are protected by attorney-client privilege.
Cal Am argued the county"s legal invoices for work on the project were provided during the confidential settlement negotiations and were an integral part of that process, and disclosing them would violate the nature of negotiations and could discourage others from participating in future talks.
Though the county provided redacted invoices to Cal Am and the PUC, company officials argued they included enough detail that they should be sealed entirely.
Bowie called it "standard practice" to keep "sensitive legal invoices" under seal, particularly when they could disclose matters discussed in confidential settlement talks.
County Counsel Charles McKee declined to say whether county attorneys asked Cal Am to request the invoices be kept confidential, but said the county considers the billings to be work product protected by attorney-client privilege and supports the move to keep them under seal.
McKee said the matter is the subject of ongoing litigation — and the threat of future litigation — and the invoices could be used to reveal the level of the county"s commitment to the case and its legal strategy.
Open public records advocates argue recent court decisions have held that legal bills sent to public agencies during litigation are public records, and sensitive information may be redacted, but other information must be disclosed.
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No Montana home would be complete, it seems, without hiking boots, skis and fishing poles. Residents and visitors alike can roam through the Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks, ski relatively uncrowded resorts like Bridger Bowl and Big Mountain, or fly-fish in the chilly rapids of the Bitterroot or Yellowstone Rivers.
"The scenery and lifestyle here are a huge draw," says Bill Beecher, a financial planner at Beecher Financial Planning in Great Falls, Mont.
So far, at least, that kind of popularity hasn't led to overdevelopment. In recent years, some residents have been fiercely protective of Montana's natural resources.
Posh ski resorts and massive developments are few and far between in the state. When a Las Vegas developer sought to trademark the phrase "The Last Best Place"—one of the state's unofficial mottos—for his high-end Missoula ranch, residents appealed to their state representatives to stop him.
Now that slogan is permanently protected by law. In Montana, there is "a big sense of community," says Beecher. Montana also is affordable: The median home is less than $170,000 and there is no state sales tax.
There are challenges to living in a vast state so close to the Canadian border. One popular joke about Montana says that there are two seasons here: winter and August. And many areas are remote: The state is home to just over a million residents, and huge swaths of land are populated only by elk, deer and other wildlife.
Property taxes in many locations are high, in part to make up for the lack of sales tax revenue, says Beecher. And some of the ski towns can be expensive. In Big Sky—a resort sometimes compared with Vail, in Colorado—residents face a cost of living that's 46% above the national average, along with a median home price upward of $400,000.
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Newton hospital to open clinic
Hillsboro location worries officials at county hospitals
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Local hospitals are wary of Newton Medical Center's plans to open a clinic on the east edge of Hillsboro.
President and CEO Steve Kelly confirmed Monday that the hospital plans to purchase and demolish Hillcrest Motel at 808 E. D St. and replace it with a family practice clinic.
"For us, Marion County is part of our service area," Kelly said.
However, Marion Regier, CEO of Hillsboro Community Hospital, said extra competition concerned her.
"Their strategy is to increase in-patient admissions through primary care providers in outlying communities," she said.
Regier said Newton Medical's decision could be indirectly related to federal health insurance reform. Medicare reimbursements to hospitals have been cut in recent years. Expanding into other communities is one way replace lost revenue.
"Newton has been expanding their market for some time," said Jeremy Armstrong, St. Luke Hospital CEO.
He had hoped that the presence of two hospitals in the county would have dissuaded Newton Medical.
"Our biggest concern is that we would lose ancillary services," such as X-rays, physical therapy, and lab work, Armstrong said. "Those are services we count on to help keep our facilities going."
The new clinic will have a basic X-ray machine and possibly basic lab equipment, Kelly said. For more complex diagnostic work, he expects the clinic will refer patients to HCH.
Regier said she hoped the clinic would follow through on those plans. She and Armstrong emphasized that patients may choose any hospital for diagnostic work regardless of who their primary care physician is.
Regier said she and higher-ups at HMC/CAH Consolidated, the company that owns Hillsboro Community Hospital, have met with Newton Medical administrators to discuss concerns, but no specific plans came out of the meetings.
Kelly said a physician was interested in working at Newton Medical's Hillsboro clinic full-time, possibly with some nontraditional hours.
"Not everybody can always see the doctor from 8 to 4:30 every day," Kelly said.
He said he understood why HCH and St. Luke would be wary of competition, but he said he had never seen a primary care clinic be a negative for a community.
Plans for a new Hillsboro Community Hospital remain in place, Regier said. HMC/CAH is looking for an equity partner — an investor.


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3 years ago I was living in Phoenix, AZ. It's been on my mind a lot lately, as there's certain things I miss about it. The beauty of the desert, the dry heat (10x better than TX humidity), 80 degree 'winters', the friends I made out there, and the incredible mid century architecture! Needless to say, I've been reminiscing through old photos, and decided I'd share some with you.
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In the early 1980s, an executive session sponsored by NIJ and Harvard University helped resolve many law enforcement issues
of the day. It produced a number of papers and concepts that revolutionized policing. For example, it helped shape the community
policing initiative, a problem-solving approach that asked officers to leave their patrol cars and build rapport with members
of their communities. Community policing has since been widely adopted, uniting communities and law enforcement agencies in
the fight against crime and social disorder.
Police and Communities: The Quiet Revolution (pdf, 8 pages), Kelling, George L.. February 1988.
Crime and Policing (pdf, 14 pages), Moore, Mark H., Robert C. Trojanowicz and George L. Kelling. June 1988.
Policing and the Fear of Crime (pdf, 8 pages), Moore, Mark H. and Robert C. Trojanowicz. June 1988.
The Evolving Strategy of Policing (pdf, 16 pages), Kelling, George L. and Mark H. Moore. November 1988.
Debating the Evolution of American Policing: An Edited Transcript to Accompany "The Evolving Strategy of Policing," (pdf,
11 pages), Hartmann, Francis X., ed. November 1988.
Corporate Strategies for Policing (pdf, 16 pages), Moore, Mark H. and Robert C. Trojanowicz. November 1988.
Police Accountability and Community Policing (pdf, 8 pages), Kelling, George L., Robert Wasserman and Hubert Williams. November 1988.
Values in Policing (pdf, 8 pages), Wasserman, Robert and Mark H. Moore. November 1988.
Implementing Community Policing (pdf, 11 pages), Sparrow, Malcolm K. November 1988.
Neighborhoods and Police: The Maintenance of Civil Authority (pdf, 12 pages), Kelling, George L. and James K. Stewart. May 1989.
The Police and Drugs (pdf, 14 pages), Moore, Mark H. and Mark A.R. Kleiman. September 1989.
Community Policing: A Practical Guide for Police Officials (pdf, 12 pages), Brown, Lee P. September 1989.
The Evolving Strategy of Police: A Minority View (pdf, 16 pages), Williams, Hubert and Patrick V. Murphy. January 1990.
The Strategic Management of Police Resources (pdf, 10 pages), Kennedy, David M. January 1993.
Community Policing and the Police Officer (pdf, 12 pages), Meese, Edwin III. January 1993.
Information Systems and the Development of Policing (pdf, 11 page), Sparrow, Malcolm K. March 1993.
Implementing Community Policing: The Administrative Problem (pdf, 12 pages), Kelling, George L. and William J. Bratton. June 1993.
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[updated:LAST EDITED ON Feb-13-06 AT 04:25 PM (EST)]When I was young and playing in the bars I spent all my money on Les Paul Customs, Strats, SG's and a 100 watt Marshall Stack, which was not easily bought in the 70's let me tell you.
But then I had no P.A., which meant no control, and I had to play in a lot of bands that did Tommy Two-Tone.
That Sucked, and I usually just quit.
My advice to youngin's out there is too invest most of the money you'd use for flashy guitar equipment on P.A. equipment, so you have more leverage and control over the material played in the band.
More control period, if you know John sucks but is a good-buddy and everybody likes him you can still say he's out. That's if your not a total control freak and bend a fair amount of time with the others.
My philosophy was not too make friends as much as good music.
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This sounds petty, but your going to play with a lot of conmen, good buddys and creeps so you'd better be prepared to have the ride home if you know what I mean.
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The division produces 60-70 reports per year. These reports are unique, authoritative expert evaluations. Each report is produced by a committee of experts selected by the Academy to address a particular statement of task and is subject to a rigorous, independent peer review. The experts who volunteer their time participating on study committees are vetted to make sure that the committee has the range of expertise needed to address the task, that they have a balance of perspectives, and to identify and eliminate members with conflicts of interest. All reports undergo a rigorous, independent peer review to assure that the statement of task has been addressed, that conclusions are adequately supported, and that all important issues raised by the reviewers are addressed. Thus, while the reports represent views of the committee, they also are endorsed by the Academy.
Sea Change: 2015-2025 Decadal Survey of Ocean Sciences (2015)
From monitoring coastal sea level rise to exploring subseafloor microbial communities, there has been a remarkable surge in understanding the ocean and its processes. This report presents eight strategic research priorities for 2015-2025 that will continue to advance ocean science knowledge. The report assesses the infrastructure needed to support this research, and makes recommendations for aligning current and planned infrastructure and budget... More >>
Review of the Federal Ocean Acidification Research and Monitoring Plan (2013)
The world's ocean has already experienced a 30% rise in acidity since the industrial revolution, with acidity expected to rise 100 to 150% over preindustrial levels by the end of this century. Potential consequences to marine life and also to economic activities that depend on a healthy marine ecosystem are difficult to assess and predict, but potentially devastating. To address this knowledge gap, Congress passed the Federal Ocea... More >>
Scientific Ocean Drilling: Accomplishments and Challenges (2011)
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Critical Infrastructure for Ocean Research and Societal Needs in 2030 (2011)
Report in Brief >> U.S. ocean research depends on a broad range of ocean infrastructure assets—the national inventory of ships and other platforms, sensors and samplers, computational and data systems, supporting facilities, and trained personnel. In order to ensure that essential infrastructure is available for both fundamental research and issues of social importance in 2030, a coordinated national plan for making future strategic investment... More >>Report in Brief
Ocean Acidification: A National Strategy to Meet the Challenges of a Changing Ocean (2010)
Excess carbon dioxide in the atmosphere—in addition to contributing to climate change—is absorbed by the ocean, making sea water more acidic and leading to a suite of changes in ocean chemistry. Preliminary evidence suggests ocean acidification will have negative effects on corals, shellfish, and other marine life, with wide-ranging consequences for ecosystems, fisheries, and tourism. This report, requested by Congress, reviews the current stat... More >>Report in Brief


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Officials in London voided the original inquest into the singer's 2011 death after it emerged the coroner put in charge of the investigation did not have the correct qualifications for the role.
A second hearing was held this week (beg07Jan13), and coroner Shirley Radcliffe backed the original findings, ruling the Back To Black hitmaker died after drinking too much alcohol. She recorded a verdict of death by misadventure on Tuesday.
Winehouse's family did not attend the second hearing, but her father Mitch insists he is glad the ordeal is finally over.
He tells the London Evening Standard newspaper, "It is the same evidence so it was bound to reach the same conclusion. What other conclusion could they reach? I wasn't going to put my family through that (again), it was horrible. That is the end of the story."
Mitch, who previously accused officials of incompetence for the way the inquest was handled, adds, "It was a massive c**k up (error). They messed up twice. It is preposterous."
After the initial inquest result was ruled invalid, assistant deputy coroner Suzanne Greenaway resigned along with her husband, Inner North London Coroner Dr. Andrew Scott Reid, who gave her the job.
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I like to know what every process running on my computer is and the other day I happened upon the jusched.exe process on my Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit laptop. After searching my computer I figured out that the jusched.exe process is really just the Java Update Scheduler which runs in the background the entire time that your computer is running which seems like a waste of resources to me. Below I describe how to turn off the Java Update Scheduler process but also how to schedule a Windows 7 task to check once a month for Java updates.


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San Jose's oldest pro sports team has a new look.
In a nod to the 40-year anniversary of the club, the San Jose Earthquakes on Thursday unveiled their new kits for 2014, including a throwback all-red away shirt which used to be donned by Earthquakes back in their inaugural 1974 season.
The 2014 Earthquakes gear prominently features a new logo reminiscent of the club's historic crest that was also released at the brand unveiling at San Pedro Square Market in downtown San Jose.
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New Kind of Chip Pops on the Scene
Popchips Make Their Way Into the Snack Aisle
Keith Belling quit his job as a corporate lawyer at age 27 and spent the next 15 years running a series of businesses, including a restaurant chain and a website for small businesses.
In 2005, he set out to create a new snack with one of his former employees, and after four months, the pair stumbled upon a rice cake manufacturing plant outside of Los Angeles. Mr. Belling observed how a high-pressure cooking technique popped the rice like popcorn, and he realized that popping was the way to create a healthy chip that still had flavor.
The pair bought the manufacturing plant for less than $10 million in October 2005. Their product, Popchips, hit store shelves in May 2007, initially just on the West Coast. Popchips—which sell for about $2.80 a bag—are now carried in 25,000 retail stores around the world, including the U.K. Mr. Belling is planning to bring them to France, Belgium, the Netherlands, as well as other countries.
To distinguish Popchips from the hundreds of other foods in the snack aisle, Mr. Belling focused on word-of-mouth and grass-roots marketing. Starting in New York and later in 15 other cities, he sent bags of Popchips to thousands of influential individuals, ranging from fashion designers to event planners. He also sent free Popchips to every employee at companies like Amazon.com Inc., Nike Inc. and J. Crew Group Inc.
Such efforts gained the attention of celebrity investors like actor Ashton Kutcher, who wrote his first check to Popchips Inc. in 2010. Mr. Belling declines to say how much was invested. Other celebrity investors followed suit, including fashion model Heidi Klum, fitness trainer Jillian Michaels and Boston Red Sox baseball player David Ortiz.
But in May, the company stirred controversy when Mr. Kutcher appeared in brown face playing a Bollywood producer in ads for chili lime Popchips. The video went viral but drew criticism from tech entrepreneur Anil Dash, among others, for being racist. Popchips pulled the ad from its social-media channels the next day, and Mr. Belling issued an apology.
Annual sales at Popchips, which is based in San Francisco, have more than doubled over the past two years to roughly $93 million.
Now, he is collaborating with pop singer Katy Perry, who has also invested in the company, on her own line of sweet-and-salty Popchips called Katy's Kettle Corn, which launched last month.
Mr. Belling spoke to The Wall Street Journal about how he came up with the idea for Popchips and the lessons he learned from the ad controversy. Edited excerpts:
WSJ: What inspired you to dive into the snack food industry?
Mr. Belling: There's a deli around the corner from my office where I'd get a bag of chips with my sandwich, and I was hiding them under my sandwich because I was embarrassed. When I had this epiphany that I was hiding the potato chips from myself, I realized there was an opportunity there. I love fried chips, but they weren't good for you, and I didn't like the healthy options like rice chips. I thought that if I feel this way, then there are probably a lot of people who do. I felt like there had to be something better, so I just dove in headfirst.
WSJ: How did you come up with the idea to pop the chips instead of fry or bake them?
Mr. Belling: When I went to visit this rice cake plant, I hadn't realized how the rice cakes were made. As soon as I saw the molds of rice and how the heat pops it like popcorn, the light bulb went off. This is popped. This isn't baked or fried. Nobody had really marketed pop as this way to think about snacks other than popcorn.
WSJ: How did you raise the money to launch Popchips?
Mr. Belling: I was pretty lucky. I had some successful businesses before, so there were investors I already knew who said, 'If you're going to invest your own money, I'll go in with you.'
WSJ: What lessons did you learn from the public reaction to the Ashton Kutcher ad?
Mr. Belling: One of the lessons learned was the power of social media. A vocal minority has a chance to make a lot of noise. We learned to double-check what we're doing and make sure we're really thinking through how people might perceive things. We never expected that kind of reaction, and we would have never done anything to intentionally offend any group. It's really something we want to put behind us. Ashton's been a great partner and continues to be.
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PITTSBURGH - A University of Pittsburgh student has been charged with vandalizing the school's Cathedral of Learning by spray painting 12-foot letters inside a hallway.
Campus police say 21-year-old Daniel Mohammad Khan Yousufzai painted the letters "WRC" then sat down outside to wait for police Saturday morning. School officials say the damage will cost up to $100,000 to fix because it's difficult to remove the paint from the building's sandstone interior.
Authorities say the letters stand for Worker's Rights Consortium, a group that works with universities to ensure that factories which make university apparel don't mistreat workers.
Some Pitt students want the university to start working with the group, though university officials have said Pitt is already working with another group and satisfied with their efforts.
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The reactions to news that the publishing arms of Bertelsmann and Pearson are merging, creating the biggest publisher in the world in Penguin Random House, can be summed up in one word: negative. There are, however, three strands to this glass-half-emptiness – and all of them, when you scratch beneath the surface, spectacularly miss the point.
First, there's pessimism – evident in bleak industry forecasts right, left and centre based on the current state of the trade, in its worst shape in living memory. Print sales are falling – down 11% in 2011, the trend continuing in 2012 – while bookshops, both specialist and chain, are closing. Borders has gone, Waterstones is in turmoil, and independent booksellers the length and breadth of the country are vanishing. Publishers, meanwhile, are being squeezed by the last remnants of the High Street, struggling to make established margins pay. Last but not least, advances are falling, the midlist novelist looking like an endangered species and writing for a living no longer an option for the vast majority of published let alone aspiring authors.
Second, there's the feeling of being under threat. Self-published authors, the renegades of the industry, are seemingly side-stepping legacy publishing to build direct relationships with what Marjorie Scardino, chief executive of Pearson, calls "reader constituencies" – cutting out the middle man. Digital books, though still only representing a tiny share of the market – 6% at the last count – are becoming more popular. Growth would be met with optimism in any other industry, but not publishing; not when no one knows how the trend will pan out – hence, the digital threat. Amazon is a behemoth hitherto unknown, Jeff Bezos making inroads not only in areas formerly reserved for bricks and mortar, but also publishers, the retailer touting its KDP Select as well as acquiring houses and churning out product of its own.
Third, as with all things negative, there's fear. Jumpy publishers worry that people will stop reading altogether, not least because they've lost touch and Amazon's stolen a march; after all, Bezos knows exactly who his customers are and what they're buying, and how many publishers can say that? Authors, in turn, are wary of their slightly more vainglorious cousins, the self-published, and writing ending up nothing more than what agent Jonny Geller calls a "passionate indulgence", the refrain of "pay the writer" sounding more and more like an ode to time long past.
But we all know that two minuses make a plus, so could all this death-of-the-book negativity actually represent a positive? Rupert Murdoch, not so much through gritted teeth as sour grapes, called the Penguin Random House deal a "faux merger" – suggesting that it won't mean a thing in the long run. No one really believes that, probably least of all Murdoch. But the fact is that, viewed from the bottom up, this could well be an opportunity for independent publishing to prove its vitality.
The merger is an example of the big boys battening down the hatches; no matter what they say, this isn't about exploiting "high-growth emerging markets". Profile founder Andrew Franklin is bang on when he argues that the profit-and-loss concerns of any merger always trump the ideology. He fails to flag up the downsides of his own acquisition of tiny Birmingham press Tindal Street, although few, admittedly, have voiced comparable concerns – maybe because any effect on quality is likely in the case of Profile Tindal (or whatever it'll be called) to be balanced by a strengthening of the "indie constituency".
In any recession, the vanguard is to be found beyond the mainstream – and risks taken by those typically seen as outsiders. Indies, as they always do, will be seen as the risk-takers in a climate of doom and gloom, nurturing talent and publishing books not deemed safe enough for the panicky, profit-driven corporations.
Only a few months ago, on announcement of the Booker longlist, the trade witnessed proof – and maybe, just maybe, a preview of things to come. In a radically different kind of collaboration between publishers, independent Faber helped much smaller independent And Other Stories put out a mass market edition of Swimming Home. Deborah Levy's book, the second indie novel on the eventual shortlist, subsequently enjoyed what website à la data called a "bombastic" increase in sales.
If that's not an example of indies punching above their weight, partnering to produce an even better product without compromise or laying off staff – and managing to make a buck in the process – then I don't know what is.
Gavin James Bower is editorial director at independent publisher Quartet Books.


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A Closer Look at Sleep Apnea
What is Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is a breathing disorder in which abnormal pauses in breathing or shallow breaths occur during sleep. Each pause in breathing is referred to as an apnea and shallow breaths, or partial airway collapses, are called hypopneas. These events (apneas and hypopneas) may last from seconds to nearly a minute. In fact, these pauses can occur at a rate of more than 30 per hour! According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), sleep apnea affects an estimated 18 million Americans.
Sleep apnea remains underrecognized and underdiagnosed. Because it takes place during sleep, many individuals are unaware that they have a significant medical condition. Even when noticed by a family member, patients often attribute the "snoring" and "choking" described to them as a normal byproduct of sleep. The risk factors for sleep apnea include obesity and having a crowded upper airway, such as from enlarged tonsils, a large tongue, or a crooked nose. In order to determine if one is suffering from sleep apnea, a sleep study is required. Sleep studies, also known as polysomnograms (PSG), is usually conducted in a sleep lab, though testing in the home can be performed in some cases. The sleep specialist uses data collected from the sleep study to look at the person's breathing in sleep, as well as to examine for other sleep disorders and factors that may be associated with these. In some instances, more than one test may be required to fully evaluate for the presence and/or severity of the breathing problems in sleep.
Sleep apnea can be divided into three classifications:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
- Central Sleep Apnea (CSA)
- Complex Sleep Apnea
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Affecting at least 5% of middle aged adults in America, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common condition typified by loud snoring and excessive sleepiness. OSA is the most common of the sleep breathing disorders and is characterized by the airway partially or completely collapsing during sleep. When the airway collapses, the brain and the body protect themselves by briefly awakening the individual and opening their airway to allow for normal breathing. Most persons with OSA are not aware that this is happening. Unfortunately, as they fall back asleep, the process of airway closure tends to repeat over and over. This results in sleep disruption and, in some, low oxygen levels during sleep. OSA tends to worsen if the person sleeps on their back versus sleeping on his or her side.
Symptoms of OSA include:
- Loud snoring
- Choking or gasping at night
- Morning headaches
- Poor and unrefreshing sleep
- Daytime sleepiness
Not only does OSA affect how an individual sleeps and how they feel, it has now been associated with a wide range of medical consequences, including significant cardiovascular disease (hypertension, heart failure, strokes) and higher accident rates. As such, identification and treatment of this condition is very important.
There are a number of different treatments available for OSA. Which treatment is best for a given person depends on a number of factors, including the severity of the sleep apnea, the person's body size and shape and airway structure (anatomy), associated medical conditions (co-morbid conditions), and their willingness to accept different treatments.
The primary treatment for OSA is the use of CPAP. CPAP stands for continuous positive airway pressure. By providing a steady stream of pressurized air, CPAP prevents the airway from collapsing. The most common version of CPAP comes in the form of a nasal mask system, which only covers the nose. There are also full face masks that cover both the nose and mouth, and nasal pillows which use silicone tubes that fit into the nostrils. CPAP often proves very effective at keeping the airway open during sleep, and it has been shown in a large number of studies to effectively improve quality of life, daytime alertness, concentration and mood of persons with OSA. In addition, growing data suggests that CPAP may reduce some of the medical consequences associated with sleep apnea. However, there are many people who have difficulty adapting to sleeping with the device. Some patients are unable to use CPAP despite an increasing array of special features that are designed to help with tolerance of the device. In these cases, other treatments may need to be explored.
There are two main categories of alternative OSA treatments: oral appliances and surgery. Oral appliances generally work to advance the lower jaw, hoping to open space in the back of the throat. They tend to work best in mild to moderate OSA and in those who may have a small or more backward sitting (posterior) jaw. Individuals who use oral appliances during sleep often tolerate them; though they can have some annoying side effects, such as jaw achiness, pain when chewing in the morning, headaches, and drooling. Most of the time, these problems resolve with continued use of the device. Caution is warranted if considering using these devices in persons with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disease, as the appliances put considerable stress on the TMJ and can worsen problems.
Surgery for OSA tends to be most effective in those with clear structural (anatomical) problems that are responsive to surgery (e.g. large tonsils, deviated septum, etc.), those with more mild to moderate sleep apnea, and those who are not obese. There are a variety of surgeries that can be considered, and they are usually tailored based upon the individual and their airway anatomy. A tracheotomy (surgical tube placed in the neck) is usually curative for OSA, but because it is somewhat disfiguring, it is reserved for severe cases that fail all other treatments.
At present, no medication can effectively treat or control OSA. However, a vast array of new and novel therapies for OSA have become available recently, and ongoing research is looking into additional new therapies. None of the new therapies have been proven to be superior to CPAP though some of them may be helpful treatment options in certain cases. These new devices include:
- Nasal resistive valves (marketed under the name Provent). These are small self-adhesive one way valves that fit over the nostrils and are worn during sleep only.
- Oral negative pressure devices (marketed under the name Winx). This device creates a negative pressure in the back of throat to pull obstructing tissue forward.
- Upper airway muscle nerve stimulator. This is expected to be approved by the FDA in 2014. It requires surgery to place a device under the skin on the chest wall that, when it senses active breathing, stimulates the nerve controlling upper airway muscle tone, leading to enlargement of the upper airway.
Central Sleep Apnea
Central Sleep Apnea (CSA) differs from OSA, in that it is not caused by a blockage in the airway, but rather it is the result of a failure for the brain (hence, "central") to send to the signal to breath for a period of time. Thus, the airway remains open, but there is no effort made to breath. CSA often occurs in an off-and-on cycle, giving a rhythmic pattern to the breathing problems in sleep. This version of sleep apnea is most often the result of heart or brain problems, though in some cases no clear cause for it is found. The brain is the control center for breathing, but the heart can interact with the brain and affect the process of breathing. Individuals with CSA often have neurological disorders (i.e. Parkinson's Disease, stroke) or heart conditions (usually heart failure), though it can also be seen in those without heart or brain problems who are sleeping at high altitudes or, increasingly, in those on long-acting opiod narcotic medications (i.e. methadone and oxycontin).
Symptoms of CSA typically include:
- Difficulty falling asleep
- Frequently awakening during sleep, often resulting in a complaint of insomnia during the night
- Breathing pauses in sleep
- Shortness of breath upon waking
- Snoring, though usually not as loud as in those with OSA
- Daytime sleepiness
- Fatigue
Just like for OSA, individuals who might have CSA are encouraged to visit a sleep specialist and undergo objective testing; these cases should be studied by an in-lab sleep study and not a home test. The primary treatment of CSA varies with the underlying cause. For many cases, a wide variety of pressure devices (i.e. CPAP, adaptive servo ventilation) can be used successfully. In other cases, other therapies may be appropiate and may include medications that stimulate breathing or oxygen.
Complex Sleep Apnea
Complex sleep apnea is, in some respects, a mix of OSA and central sleep apnea, and is probably the least common of the sleep breathing disorders. This condition is defined based on certain characteristics of a person's sleep during a sleep study. In complex sleep apnea, there is a diagnosis of OSA during monitored sleep. However, when placed on CPAP therapy to eliminate the obstructive events, the person develops a central sleep apnea pattern. In other words, the CPAP is effective at keeping the airway open, but now the brain fails to send the signal to breath. As such, complex sleep apnea can only be diagnosed if one has OSA on a diagnostic sleep study and then central sleep apnea while being monitored on CPAP.
The significance of having complex sleep apnea is not entirely clear. It is not known if this represents a different type of sleep apnea or something we see on a single night sleep study that resolves over time. Some individuals with this condition can be controlled with CPAP and some need a newer device called adaptive servo ventilation (ASV). Oxygen is not considered a treatment for this condition as it is generally not a treatment for OSA.
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Lost amidst all the hoopla of this week's election was a decision by the state Board of Education last week to keep to its word that current high school seniors need to pass a series of standardized tests to get their diplomas next spring.
A few years ago, Maryland made national news when it announced beginning with the Class of 2009 high school seniors will need to pass standardized tests in algebra, English, American government and biology to graduate. It was praised by some for making students, and teachers, accountable and blasted by others for increasing the importance of tests at a time when students are already worrying about college admission scores.
What was not clear was whether this was a black-and-white issue. If you fail any or all of these tests, you do not graduate. Was it really that simplistic? Like most things, there's some gray in there. For those bad test takers, there are other options to ensure they get their diplomas. There are four ways a student can meet the new graduation requirements – pass each of the four High School Assessment (HSA) tests; achieve a cumulative minimum score, meaning a student could fail two tests and make up for that shortcoming with stronger scores on other tests; complete a Bridge Plan for Academic Validation, which allows a student to undertake special projects if they have taken the core subject test twice and not met the passing score; or earn a passing score on alternative assessment such as the Advanced Placement exam.
The end result here is there's no excuse for these students not graduating so long as they are willing to work, and we were glad to see the state school board did not roll over and go against its plans. The state provided the Bridge Plan alternative this year to help the poor test-takers and that's going far enough. That's a reasonable opportunity to make the grade.
In Worcester, HSA results indicate 90 percent of the county's seniors have met the state's graduation requirement (83 percent statewide). Forty-six students are ineligible for graduation at this point, but school officials say they are working diligently in after-school academies and 37 are on the Bridge Plan route because they have struggled with passing the core subjects exams.
For years, there has been heated debate in the education field regarding testing. We think this intense focus on testing in the classroom is unfortunate, but the increased emphasis is here to stay and Maryland believes it's the only way to ensure schools are accountable for student achievement. Delaying this graduation requirement would have sent a mixed message to all involved and shown the state was not serious about seeing improvement. At least the approach and philosophy can now be called consistent.


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See latent semantic analysis
learning as development
A view of learning that emphasizes the triggering and maturation of skills (versus their acquisition through practice). Some versions construe this as biologically prefigured (Piaget), and others construe it as socially mediated (Vygotsky). In this view, people are not understood not only in terms of what they are but in terms of what they are becoming.
A standard operator in a keystroke-level model (KLM), M represents the act of mentally preparing to execute a command. M is a "catch-all" operator that may include such unobservable actions as making a decision, remembering a procedure or command, visually searching for information, and so on. Because M encompasses all such actions, it is a powerful approximation to human decision making that makes the KLM a relatively easy modeling method to use. M was empirically determined to average 1350 msec by Card, Moran, and Newell (1980b, 1983).
mediated communication
Human-to-human communication may be mediated by technology—for example, by telephone or video phone, by text chat, or by email.
mental model
A cognitive structure of concepts and procedures that users refer to when selecting relevant goals, choosing and executing appropriate actions, and understanding what happens when they interact with a computer system (or other tool).
The "M" in "GOMS," methods are well-learned sequences of subgoals and operators that can accomplish a goal. There may be more than one method to accomplish a goal. If so, then selection rules are used to determine which method to use in the current task situation.
See model human processor
An simplified expression of reality that is helpful for designing, evaluating, or understanding the behavior of a complex artifact such as a computer system.
model human processor (MHP)
The information-processing cognitive architecture introduced by Card, Moran, and Newell in 1983. It was never realized in a computational form, but it sufficiently specified its memories, processors, communications, and principles of operation that some quantitative predictions of human behavior could be derived. The MHP was merged with GOMS through CPM-GOMS.
MOO (multi-user domain object-oriented)
A MUD in which the characters, their behavior, and all other services are built and extended using an object-oriented programming language.