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How to Make Chicken Stock
Place clean chicken pieces in a stockpot. If you want to make a kosher soup, use kosher chicken. Fill the stockpot with water, reserving 3-4 inches at the top of the pot. Bring water to a boil, then simmer for about a half hour, periodically skimming the foam that rises to the top of the pot. Add some vegetables, herbs, and spices. Some vegetable ideas: carrots, onion, leafy celery, parsnip, zucchini, leek. Some herb/seasoning ideas: fresh parsley, fresh dill, bay leaves, marjoram, whole cloves, thyme. And salt and pepper, of course. I use sea salt or kosher salt and whole black peppercorns (so nobody gets a piece of pepper stuck on their tonsil). Add the salt slowly towards the end of cooking, and taste frequently. There's nothing worse than an over-salted stock.
Once vegetables, herbs, and spices have been added, simmer for two hours or longer. Strain the chicken pieces and veggies out of the broth, and voila. Chicken stock.
I've made countless pots of chicken soup, and I've learned a thing or two along the way about making a rich, flavorful stock. Here are some of my secrets for creating a divine pot of chicken stock.
Choose darker meat chicken pieces for your stock base. If you're not using a whole chicken for your stock, use dark meat pieces like thighs, wings, necks and backs. Dark meat has more fat in it. More fat = more flavor. Don't be afraid to add giblets!
Use fresh herbs and vegetables whenever possible. Fresh ingredients are always the tastiest.
Don't stress about skimming the foam too much. The foam is actually fat pieces from the chicken. Some people skim again after the broth has cooled, taking that filmy layer from the cold broth. Personally, I do a couple of skims at the start of cooking to clarify the broth, but I don't overdo it. Because again, more fat = more flavor.
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Ingredient ideas for your stock sack: any uncooked chicken pieces including wings, backs and giblets; vegetables like carrots, celery, onions, scallions, parsnip, leeks; fresh herbs like parsley, dill, marjoram, bay leaves, etc.
Don't use bouillon. Please. Really. Chicken stock is so easy to make, bouillon is not a shortcut worth taking. Plus, many major brands of bouillon have MSG, which I think has a weird aftertaste. Some recipes call for bouillon, but when it comes to stock, this Shiksa says skip it.
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03 Wednesday Apr 2013
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03 Wednesday Apr 2013
Posted by Eric Alagan in Poetry_Haiku
When something goes wrong, whom do we blame, what do we blame?
Should we gaze into the mirror, before we look out the window?
In quality management, we seek the root cause.
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Paul Grignon said:
Dear Eric,
Yes, your comment to catcat is so true: 'self-flagellation, I'm sure, rings true for many of us out there, especially when we have those, at times, preposterous expectations.
I agree, having expectations can be good and can be the driving force to getting things done, but without the homework and hard work, they remain nothing more than fleeting false dreams and wishful thinking.
Thus when things don't pan out, we become disappointed and tend to glance about for the 'root cause' of our misery.
Methinks the mirror remains the perfect place to peer into and not to our peers.
warmest wishes, good Sir!
Paul 🙂
Hello Paul,
Wow! You came back all the way to 2013. I wonder how that happened. But glad that you did.
Yes, expectations by themselves are doomed to fail if they are unreasonable and if one does not work to realize them. And when things don't pan out as expected – the mirror would be the right place to start looking for the root cause.
Trust and hope that matters are beginning to pick up. Will be dropping by your blog a.s.a.p. Till then, keep well, my dear friend,
rajeshwarisopan said:
Just luved it…..The blaming part comes 'cause of expectations ….& I m seeing a lot of this nowadays within my own friend circle…….Some go even to the extent of deep depression……Before pointing a finger at others ,there is a finger pointing at u ,too…….I tell them, why, in the first place expect something from others…….Is ur happiness dependent on others ? U ve ur own strengths, just work upon it……
Wonderful sharing as I cud completely relate to this post………
Thank you , Rajesh.
You are so right – we see this blame game all around us and perhaps we are also guilty of it at some time or other. Yes, you mention that old Indian saying about one finger pointing at others and three pointing back at the pointer. I have a rejoinder to that – to behave like the thumb – look down in humility.
Thank you for your presence here.
All good wishes,
ksbeth said:
Thank you and appreciate this 🙂
lengesinski said:
Expectations Can Cause So Much Trouble, Sometimes We're Blind to See/Know How High(and UnRealistic) Our Expectations have become.
You're very right – nothing wrong with expectations per se, as these drive human endeavours and progress – but the level and timing of expectations need to be reasonable. That of course, opens another door – what is "reasonable". Oh, well —
lengesinski said:
Tricky Process No Matter What.
I Had the Old Image of 'Get Smart' with all of those Doors Opening…….
bluesage63 said:
So well put, in a small space. Something i learned some time ago,still practice often.
You are right – we need to keep practising as it it so easy to 'revert'.
Glad you found it so. As I always say, toss a pebble and watch the ripples – much the writer can learn from the ripples.
Hmmmm….You really made me think. I have to blog about this as it pertains to government. You can read the post at http://www.tenaciouspoodle.com later today if you care to. Thanks for the inspiration! Lots of good thoughts here.
Thank you Katherine for your visit and comment. I'll pop over now to read your post. All good wishes, Eric
Okay, read it, about your local government. I'll post my reply here as when I tried to post a comment, it opened another window.
Yes, we have a similar setup in Singapore where "Town Councils" are responsible for local municipal deliveries. We as voters have every right to frame our "expectations" based on the electioneering promises of candidates. If they don't deliver, we vote them out. That is the theory but reality is something else.
introspekdt123 said:
You're very welcome and all good wishes, Eric 🙂
Jimmy vs. World! said:
Thank you Jimmy for your visit and comment (the first, I reckon).
All good wishes, Eric
heartflow2013 said:
The German word for disappointment is "Enttäuschung" which is the word "Täuschung" meaning deception, or illusion plus the prefix "Ent-" which connotes – in this context – a reversal of the deception or illusion. So we have deceived ourselves through the creation of an image about the 'future' – an illusion – and then we have the task of reversing that mental/emotional image when we are faced with the reality of the fact that doesn't correspond to our projected image (expectation). http://heartflow2013.wordpress.com/2013/01/20/were-limiting-ourselves-through-expectation/ ☼ tomas ♥
Thank you for your visit and that link – thoughtful of you.
"…internal reflection is the only way to navigate your way out of it…" – how very true.
Have a great Sunday, Tomas
— Peace, Eric
jannatwrites said:
Expectations are often set higher than a situation can reach. I've had many wonderful moments hindered by my unreasonable expectations.
Very true Janna,
If we are brutally honest, much can be traced back to source – but it is so much easier to see the problem as created by others.
Peace, Eric
Ah, expectations – the cause of much misery when not met, yet, a jubilee when met. You wise one ! See, that's why I relish your writings !
Lots of love.
You make much out of my simple words – a reflection on the reader perhaps, rather than on the writer 🙂
Luv and hugz,
Ah, yes, then that would answer my question apropos: who is the master – the writer or the reader!
Sunday I shall dedicate some time to read Eric's world !
Love & hugs to you, my dear friend.
Hello my dear,
I recall that post of yours. When we say "master" of course, the opposite is not slave – not in the context of reader-writer. Would it be "follower".
Or perhaps with writer and reader – it's more a "partnership" or better still, a "union", as one feeds off the other. Great writers rely as much on enthusiastic readers as readers are enthused by great writing.
Semantics perhaps but worth a minute or two of thought.
Till Sunday, luv and hugz from
Your doost 🙂
saymber said:
Mornin Eric – My husband has been teaching me about the word expectation. He tries to live without them and is seldom disappointed. When we have had expectations about things and things didn't go like we expected we tend to get hurt, resentful, angry and spiteful.
Good morning,
I like your husband even though we've not met. I totally share his approach.
Sometimes, I too find myself setting unreasonable expectations. But hey, we're still young and will get there.
Valentine Logar said:
Dream Big, Expect Little, Demand Nothing – Except from yourself and for yourself.
My grandmother told me that many years ago.
I can't agree more with what your grandmother said – brims with truth and correct living.
All good wishes Val
lscotthoughts said:
Oh my gosh, this is so true, Eric! Our expectations can really affect our moods if they're not met! Loved this question…Should we gaze into the mirror, before we look out the window? Great post and message! Hugs and blessings…
Lauren my dear,
I'm not surprised you spotted it right away.
If we are honest and take the time to reflect, in most cases the root cause can be traced to our expectations. With lower expectations, we are mentally prepared and can make contingency plans.
Thank you for your ever loving presence here.
Hugs and blessings to a dear friend,
lscotthoughts said:
You are very welcome, Eric, and also right about being more mentally prepared with lower expectations. That is the truth, my friend! 🙂
Subhan Zein said:
That's lovely Mas, thank you.
I'm not into Twitter – by the time I get around to it – 😀
Christy Birmingham said:
Sometimes our expectations are unreasonably high and the only outcome is disappointment… truth to your words…
You said it Christy B,
Reasonableness is the way to go – and this changes with situations and the level of life experiences.
All good wishes my friend,
Nina D'Arcangela said:
Hello Nina,
Welcome 🙂
Glad this statement works for you.
cherylmoore said:
Hi Eric, yes overly high expectations and assumptions are a sure way to disappointment. That's very true!
Thank you Cheryl – you caught the essence. Peace, Eric
C.J. Black said:
LOL – yes, when one's cup is full —– 🙂
C.J. Black said:
One imbibes slowly and goes to the bottle for a refill.
Thank you Gail – for dropping by. Cheers, Eric
I drop by frequently but I don't have your gift for commenting and engaging the community. I admire it though. 🙂
A small hint perhaps – I mostly speak, as I comment – one is uttered, the other written.
All good wishes Gail,
Eric 🙂
Esssellle - Swati Lahiri said:
Outstanding I must say..we know this ,we perhaps realise this in our subconscious state of mind and yet we falter and commit the sinful act of " expecting".We would all have attained "Nirvana" had we reached that stage where nothing matters- we are united with our souls and we exist sans anything.Unrealistic..Unachievable..do not know but still seeking an answer ..:)
Thank you for your visit and comment – the first here, I reckon.
I wonder whether having an expectation per se is "sinful" but perhaps you use "expectation" not in its literal sense.
You are right, it is wonderful to harbour the expectation that once we reach a "stage where nothing matters" – we attain "Nirvana".
You've touched on several interesting issues. Thank you for making us think.
Peace, Eric
Esssellle - Swati Lahiri said:
Yes..this was my first time Eric. It is true that I did not use the word 'sinful' in its literal sense – I used that term mainly to just bring out the essence of wrong that is related to the term'sinful'. We reget every time we commit a wrong act and similarly we are remorseful when our expectations are not met making us regretful at the end. I am a deep thinker- I love to tinker with social and emotional intelligence issues- hence such profound thoughts.
Keep sharing and enriching our lives and minds !
susank456 said:
Too true. But it is much easier to blame someone or something else for our disappointments and not an unrealistic expectation.
Isn't that right, Susan – and we have all been guilty of that at one time or another.
I am struggling to shed that and must say, it is looking better every day.
All good wishes,
Taking your brush stroke my lovely buddy….there is no blame, it just 'is' and we are all responsible for our thoughts, words and actions. Dreams are the wings of the soul and expectations are the stones that weight them down. Much love and hugs to you Xx
"Dreams are the wings of the soul and expectations are the stones that weight them down" – this is a quotable quote my dear buddy, Jane.
Luv and hugz flying to reach you from here,
Eric 🙂
I know what you're driving at, but when those QM outcomes are not positive and a person is responsible for that after being trained and given latitude for some mistakes I've had to discharge them. I can say I was disappointed in those individuals who were nurtured and failed constantly and I was disappointed those vital outcomes were not met. My last job was to reengineer a large hospital and you don't mess around with people's lives.
Carl said:
I think where we go wrong is when we expect all humans to perform to specs. If you expect that some will fail and that you will need to discharge them, you won't be angry at the way the world works and you'll be living with the truth.
Hello Carl,
Yes, it has to do with our expectations, I reckon.
Cheers, Eric
Hello Ian,
It is always becomes clearer when we speak of specifics. I think we are in agreement and perhaps because we share similar experiences.
I interviewed, recruited and trained people – given them all the tools and cut as much slack as deemed reasonable without resorting to favouritism. But a time comes when I had to admit that perhaps I made a mistake with my initial selection. Then, I had to let them go – hard and it hurts, true – but we learn and progress. My sentiments have always been – "You are not cut out for this job, but all it means is, you need to find a job that suits you".
Over 35 plus years, I've also come across five who were unprincipled and risked the lives and limbs of people – these I've fired without hesitation. Unfortunately, two of the five were my hires. This was in aircraft maintenance and people's safety (in aircraft and on ground) were at stake.
I believe you've read this post > http://wp.me/p1YE83-HI
All good wishes,
Actually when I took over as hospital CEO the board wanted to sack the CFO but I pleaded with them to let me work with him for a term as I've always sought to add value to persons who worked under me along with improving organization. We re-engineered the hospital with consultants working with teams from each department and he tried his best but eventually I had to agree with the board that he was out of his depth in that job. I believe the failure of a person under my charge is a failure on my own part and had to indicate to the board I could no longer help that individual. Reengineering is a painful process for any organization as you are taking people out of their comfort zone into experiences they are not familiar with. It requires very sophisticated goal communication methods to enthuse the troops and a willingness to let people go who are unable to make the transition. We always offered training in another area when letting them go rather than abandon them altogether. I'm sure you had the same experience.
I believe in this case, the root cause was certainly not your failure – and it was not that CFO's either – it was the failure of the people who promoted and confirmed that man as "CFO".
Supervisors promote a person until that person stagnates at his/her level of incompetence.
What I did was to promote and push a person until they reached their breaking point – then, back them down a notch. That's what "probation" is all about. The person then performs at his best. This is an on-going evaluation and the most important job of any CEO, as I saw it.
What usually happens is a person is promoted based on his "past" performance with the silly assumption that he will do just as well at the next level. When the person fails, he becomes the "deadweight" – very unfair and a loss of real talent, when we lose him.
The value and buffer provided by "probation" are routinely overlooked by HR, CEOs and Board's that ought to know better, I reckon.
That's right. There was a book on reaching the level of incompetence wasn't there. Thanks for the reminder. I'm off to town now. Talk with you later.
Jonny said:
I love this! We had someone bringing us around Cali once and whenever we asked where we were heading to next, she'd say "Do you like surprises?" She didn't want to tell us anything ahead because she didn't want us to have expectations to which might not always be met. And that leads to disappointment. How thoughtful of her.
Good one Eric. 🙂
That was very thoughtful of her, Jonny.
What a lovely person she must be. And you guys did well by trusting in her and her judgement. I'm sure you had a blast and am happy for you all.
Thank you for the visit and sharing this unique "tour" – good one.
P/s Fixed that "say" 🙂
Chris said:
Hi Eric,
Personally I like to blame the dog, at least it can't answer back and appears to still love me unconditionally even after I've blamed it (so long as I keep it's meals coming regularly). Truly: man's best friend.
Nice thought provoking post.
Now, why I didn't I think of that!
But, in my quest to be holier than thou, I'll do better – I'll get myself a goldfish. A dog can give you the "look" – you know what I mean. The "sad" look, the "you're out of your mind, bud" look, "I'm going to tell on you" look. What's more, I don't have to walk the goldfish.
Yup, goldfish it will be for me 🙂
In a more sombre note, I appreciate your visit and comment Chris.
High five,
P/s I agree with your recent post – plate, bowl and scoop sizes do affect how much we eat. Unless you use fingers and eat off a banana leaf –
Chris said:
Fingers and a banana leaf…that's a nice way to eat. The best curry I ever ate was this way in a little restaurant in Singapore.
Goldfish: good idea, no barking either!
Very rightly said! Its only our high expectations that disappoint us… tht was a nicely spoken fact!
Ah, Soumya dear,
I was on-line when your comment came through.
You are right – expectations when high, can be stumbling blocks. Interestingly, some place the bar higher for others.
Peace, Eric
! Thanks for the prompt reply I think you should create a book of such quotes that are presented in your format..will be an instant hit!
LOL! You are too kind.
There is one lovely lady friend – Eva – who keeps insisting I must start my own "church". She loves to tease me.
🙂 But I am not teasing! This is a fact! You never know what lies in future!
If I take this in the literary sense, yes we get "shock" everyday from what is staring back from the mirror – first come the expectations, then the disappointment – LOL.
Too much of self-reproach may not be healthy also. Reflect and analyse, remember to do it better the next time. For me, what matters is that we recover fast, move on and be optimistic. Both expectations and disappointments are part of our emotions. After all, life is a never-ending lesson though some may be "slower" and needs "re-run". LOL.
Truly said Jasey,
Starting with the person in the mirror, we venture further, until the root cause is found – usually hiding among the roots. We then learn, put matters right and move on.
Reality is – most are quick to externalise the problems. You see this in the office, family relationships, everywhere.
Some do swim against the tide – and from these people, we learn.
Peace, luv and hugz,
billgncs said:
Very true Bill,
Provided other emotions – anger, pride, stubborness, etc – don't entrench themselves as obstacles to what begs to be done.
Soma Mukherjee said:
I think expectations are good, they are human, its only the unrealistic ones that break us down when they fail, and often end up hurting others..like they say if you expect a fish to fly you will be dissapointed
Very true Soma dear – unrealistic expectations can unravel much.
JaneS said:
Eric, this one is a teaser. I have expectations and am disappointed when things go wrong so maybe I need that mirror but then I am not angered by people and outcomes. I suggest that disappointment does not have to be synonymous with either blame or anger. If mankind didn't have expectations we would still be living in caves – to this day there are still disappointments construction.
As always it is a good thought provoker, thank you.
Cheerio, Jane
Hello Jane,
Deliberately vague, true. I could have thrown in "reasonable expectations" and that would take off into what constitutes "reasonable". You are right – disappointment does not have to lead to blame or anger – but it usually clouds one's emotions or thoughts.
Nothing wrong with expectations – but perhaps not so right when we expect "one outcome" – something that reflects our expectation.
Peace and blessings,
Richard William Posner said:
A difficult question to answer when posed so broadly. It depends upon so many possible things.
In america and much of the "western" world, a great many people do not form their own expectations. They are manufactured for them by a marketing/propaganda/indoctrination apparatus that would turn Goebbels green with envy.
They are, in most cases, purposefully set unrealistically high. The golden ring is always just out of reach. But, if you do this, and behave thusly and look like that, you too may achieve those expectations.
And the only way you can do all that is to buy all these wonderful things that we have so fortuitously created for that very purpose.
Yes! If you can afford it, you too can live up to your own prefabricated expectations!
We give you the expectations for free! What it costs attempting to live up to them will keep you in debt until the day you die! Sometimes even beyond!
In a great many cases the person in the mirror is the only one to blame. In easily as many cases there are powerful extenuating circumstances.
Just my opinion.
All you say is true Richard.
Herd mentality, weak resolve, fear, anxiety, insecurity and more – all drive us to do "things"
I believe it starts with the person in the mirror and then spreads out. Some believe the problem starts out there.
The thrust of this haiku is, where does it "start" and not where it is at now.
Peace, Eric
Carl said:
You know Carl,
I actually burst out laughing when I read your comment 😀
That is probably the best way to analyse a problem, starting with self and working outwards.
Peace, Eric
boomiebol said:
Thank you Boomie dear 🙂
Cheers, Eric
cat said:
Don't know whether I get your point, I never expect, so I never get disappointed much …
Nothing wrong with expectations – but when we use our expectations as tipping points, that's when issues arise, I reckon.
catcat said:
I'm not sure I get your point, because I always blame myself … and push myself … beyond the limit … hmmm …
Oh, Cat,
Too much self-flagellation might be detrimental to one's peace, happiness and health. Moderation perhaps – rewards when due.
Peace, Eric
Mr. ClintonSpel said:
Thank you Clinton.
Have a good one,
Eric 🙂
nightlake said:
Thank you Padmini,
Our expectations quite often dictate our emotions.
Peace, Eric
chasingtheperfectmoment said:
Thank you my dear,
Yes, depending on how high or low we place the bar —-
Peace and blessings,
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State police in Maryland have been ordered to undergo training on the First and Fourth Amendments following a 2008 incident during which 18 pro-life protesters were arrested, shackled and strip searched.
The incident occured when members of the group Defend Life peacefully demonstrated on public property in Hartford County in August, 2008, as part of their "Face the Truth" campaign.
Around a dozen State officers arrived on the scene and told the protesters that they did not have a permit and would be arrested unless they packed up and left.
When asked what specific ordinance said the demonstrators needed a permit to protest, one officer responded "I'm not getting into it at five o'clock at night… I'm a State police officer, I know the law – THAT'S IT."
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Attorneys with the anti-arbortion groups the Alliance Defense Fund (ADF), the Thomas More Society of Chicago, and the American Catholic Lawyers Association revealed that after their arrest, the protesters, including women and young girls, one as young as 14, were put into leg shackles and strip searched twice, while being denied the right to make phone calls, and make contact with lawyers. The protesters were kept in jail overnight.
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Attorney Tom Brejcha revealed that the real reason for the arrests stemmed from a classic case of "heckler's veto," a violation of the First Amendment.
"we netted a harvest of police phone and radio call transcripts, which showed the reason for the arrests were complaints from the public, members of whom were upset about the content of the [pro-life protesters'] signs." said Brejcha.
Brejcha also revealed that following the arrests, one police officer stated over the radio that as far as she was concerned the protesters could "sit in a cell for an hour… or three or four and rot."
"There was a lot of hard feelings and animus against the pro-life position on the part of many of these arresting officers, including at the supervisory level." Brejcha said.
Brejcha added that the case had taken four years to settle as it was "vigorously defended by the municipalities and the state police."
The town of Bel Air and Hartford county agreed to settlements with the protesters last year.
The ADF has issued a statement noting "Under the terms of the settlement, Maryland State Police cannot issue countywide dispersal orders against peaceful pro-life speakers, cannot illegally arrest pro-life speakers who are exercising their constitutionally protected free speech and assembly rights, must provide acceptable reasons for asking any speakers to move, must provide speakers with the opportunity to move before threatening anyone with arrest, cannot censor constitutionally protected messages and images on signs, and must participate in training on rights protected by the First and Fourth amendments to the U.S. Constitution,".
The Thomas More Society issued a press release that stated "While we applaud the settlement, we remain appalled by the illegal behavior of the Maryland State Police. We sincerely believe that with a better understanding of the First Amendment and a newfound respect for citizen protests, the Maryland State Police will strive hereafter to protect all the rights bestowed on individuals by the U.S. Constitution,"
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After the states applied for Race to the Top grants and promised to implement common academic standards and assessments, Secretary Duncan announced that consortia of states boasting at least 15 members could receive part of $362 million to craft standardized assessments based on the Common Core.4 To be considered, applicants had to submit assurances from each state in their consortium that they would:
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Secretary Duncan has persistently emphasized that the new tests are "designed and developed by the States," but the Department of Education quietly asserted even more authority over the assessments in March 2013 when it established a technical review board. The board has been charged with analyzing the consortia's adherence to the Race to the Top requirements and "identifying how we [the Department of Education] can better partner with the consortia during this critical development phase."9
The Department of Education's continued emphasis on comparing students across state lines is clearly aimed at implementing a scheme of national standardized testing controlled, at least in a de facto fashion, by the federal government. In 2011, the National Governors Association offered national testing as a goal by encouraging "Governors and other state leaders [to] keep pressure on the two assessment consortia to build assessment systems that will allow comparability across states regardless of which consortia a state has joined."10 Mandatory national testing would be detrimental to parental rights and educational freedom.
For information on the aligning of the SAT, the ACT, the GED, and the Iowa Test of Basic Skills to the Common Core, please see http://www.hslda.org/commoncore/topic7.aspx
Document updated May 14, 2014
1 Arne Duncan, "Beyond the Bubble Tests: The Next Generation of Assessments," Department of Education, September 2, 2010, accessed June 11, 2013, http://www.ed.gov/news/speeches/beyond-bubble-tests-next-generation-assessments-secretary-arne-duncans-remarks-state-l.
2 John Cronin et al., The Proficiency Illusion (Thomas B. Fordham Institute, October 2007), accessed June 11, 2013, http://www.edexcellencemedia.net/publications/2007/200710_theproficiencyillusion/Proficiency_Illusion_092707.pdf.
3 Arne Duncan, "Beyond the Bubble Tests," http://www.ed.gov/news/speeches/beyond-bubble-tests-next-generation-assessments-secretary-arne-duncans-remarks-state-l.
4 Federal Register 75 no.68 (April 9, 2010): 18171, accessed June 10, 2013, http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2010-04-09/pdf/2010-8176.pdf.
6 Transition to High-Quality, College- and Career-Ready Assessments: Principles to Guide State Leadership and Federal Requirements (Council of Chief State School Officials, May 23, 2013), accessed June 11, 2013, http://www.ccsso.org/Documents/2013/CCSSO_State_Principles_on_Assessment_Transition_5-23-13.pdf.
7 Catherine Gewertz, "Alaska Withdraws From Smarter Balanced Testing Group," Education Week, January 15, 2014, accessed March 4, 2014, http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/curriculum/2014/01/alaska_withdraws_from_smarter_.html; Evelyn B. Stacey, "Alabama Exits National Common Core Tests," Heartland Institute, February 13, 2013, accessed June 8, 2013, http://news.heartland.org/newspaper-article/2013/02/13/alabama-exits-national-common-core-tests; "Governor Rick Scott Announces Path Forward for High Education Standards," Rick Scott 45th Governor of Florida, September 23, 2013, accessed October 4, 2013, http://www.flgov.com/2013/09/23/governor-rick-scott-announces-path-forward-for-high-education-standards-decision-to-withdraw-from-parcc/; "Georgia Withdrawing from the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness of College and Careers (PARCC) Consortium," July 22, 2013, accessed August 1, 2013, http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/External-Affairs-and-Policy/communications/Pages/PressReleaseDetails.aspx?PressView=default&pid=123; Indiana Governor Mike Pence, "Governor Pence Announces Intent to Withdraw Indiana as a Member from the Partnership for the Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) Governing Board," news release, July 29, 2013, accessed August 16, 2013, http://www.in.gov/activecalendar/EventList.aspx?fromdate=7/29/2013&todate=7/29/2013&display=Day&type=public&eventidn=115942&view=EventDetails&information_id=185774; Celia Llopis-Jepsen, "Kansas Opts to Create Its Own Common Core Tests," Topeka Capital Journal, December 10, 2013, accessed December 13, 2013, http://cjonline.com/news/2013-12-10/kansas-opts-create-its-own-common-core-tests; Andrew Ulifusa, "PARCC Common Core Testing Consortium Loses Kentucky as Member," Education Week, January 31, 2014, accessed February 7, 2014, http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/state_edwatch/2014/01/parcc_common-core_testing_consortium_loses_kentucky_as_member.html; Andrea Eger, "Oklahoma to Drop Testing Consortium, Develop Own Tests, Barresi Says," Tulsa World, July 2, 2013, accessed July 10, 2013, http://www.tulsaworld.com/article.aspx/Oklahoma_to_drop_testing_consortium_develop_own_tests/20130702_11_A1_CUTLIN399354; Catherine Gewertz, "Pennsylvania Signals Departure from Test Consortia," Education Week, June 24, 2013, accessed March 4, 2014, http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/curriculum/2013/06/pennsylvania_signals_departure_from_test_consortia.html ; "Utah Withdraws from Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium Developing Common Core Tests," Huffington Post, August 7, 2012, accessed June 8, 2013, http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/07/utah-withdraws-from-smart_n_1752261.html.
8 Chester E. Finn, Jr., "Will the Assessment Consortia Wither Away?" Flypaper (blog), Thomas B. Fordham Institute, April 18, 2013, accessed June 7, 2013, http://www.edexcellence.net/commentary/education-gadfly-weekly/2013/april-18/will-the-assessment-consortia-wither-away.html.
9 "Performance—Race to the Top Technical Review," U.S. Department of Education, March 2013, accessed June 10, 2013, http://www2.ed.gov/programs/racetothetop-assessment/performance.html; Race to the Top Assessment Program: Technical Review Process (Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of Education, April 2013), accessed June 10, 2013, http://www2.ed.gov/programs/racetothetop-assessment/technical-review-process.pdf.
10 Tabitha Grossman, Ryan Reyna, and Stephanie Shipton, Realizing the Potential: How Governors Can Lead Effective Implementation of the Common Core State Standards (National Governors Association, 2011), 7, accessed June 8, 2013, http://www.nga.org/files/live/sites/NGA/files/pdf/1110CCSSIIMPLEMENTATIONGUIDE.PDF.
- What is the Common Core?
- Is the Common Core already being implemented?
- How is the federal government involved in the Common Core?
- Does the Common Core have a philosophical bias?
- Does the Common Core provide for individualized education?
- Is there any evidence that centralized education works better than decentralized education?
- Will the Common Core impact homeschools and private schools?
- Does the Common Core lead to a national curriculum?
- Does it matter that testing is being aligned with the Common Core?
- Does the Common Core include a national database?
- Who supports the Common Core and why?
- Who opposes the Common Core and why?


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It's summer in California and the athletic facilities of Stanford University are abuzz with tanned, muscular men and women. But these aren't college athletes: August means it's time for the National Senior Games, the largest multisport event in the world for people 50 and over.
The games, which began Aug. 1 and run for two weeks, are made up of more than 800 events held at athletic facilities in Palo Alto, San Francisco, Sunnyvale, and San Jose. Sports include archery, badminton, racquetball, tennis, swimming, track and field, and volleyball.
"We provide a true championship in each of the sports that we offer," says Phil Godfrey, president and CEO of the National Senior Games Association.
The games are held every other summer, and this year about 10,000 athletes and 25,000 family members and friends are expected to attend.
The National Senior Games Association was founded in St. Louis in 1985. Two years later, the first event attracted about 2,500 athletes from all over the United States to compete in 15 sports.
"It was a big hit," Mr. Godfrey says.
The association's mission soon evolved from a strictly sports emphasis to a focus on healthy lifestyles, he says. The group has satellite offices in every state except Oregon and North Dakota, and most states organize local games and activities to reach out to less athletic seniors.
But many of the participants in the National Senior Games are longtime athletes.
Cathie Hopkins, who is in her 50s, came to Palo Alto from the Midwest to play women's doubles tennis. She took up the sport when she moved to Kansas City about 20 years ago and wanted to find an activity that was social as well as athletic. She qualified for the games last September with her teammate, but Ms. Hopkins has had her eye on the games since a friend participated several years before.
"When I heard about it I said, 'I want to do that one day,' " she says.
Dana Wolcott and Jon O'Connor of Rochester, N.Y., both in their 60s, are on a basketball team that beat seven others from the state to qualify. The men, who are on the younger side for the event, say they enjoyed seeing dedicated athletes many years older than themselves.
"Watching them compete is really inspiring," says Mr. Wolcott.
Typically, all basketball teams that are classified above age 79 qualify for the games – a perk the men jokingly say they look forward to.
"We're still kids," says Mr. O'Connor.
In fact, the games show that seniors can look forward to decades of athletics. The oldest participant is a centenarian: Roger Gentilhomme plans to take part in bowling and tennis singles. Estelle Frendberg, in her mid-90s, is the oldest female athlete, competing in the 1,500-meter race walk.
Virginia Smith, an octogenarian, took home three badminton medals Aug. 4 for women's singles, women's doubles, and mixed doubles. She met her husband playing badminton in 1941.
"It's a wonderful sport, it's good exercise, and it's a game you can play forever," she says.
Daniela Barnea glowed at the games as she ducked to receive yet another gold medal around her neck. She'd just broken the 41.39-second record for the 65-69 age group in the 50-yard butterfly, which had been in place since 2003. This was on top of breaking several other records.
Originally from Israel, Ms. Barnea was always athletic but wasn't competitive when she swam as a teenager, she says. When she came to Palo Alto 17 years ago, she started to swim for conditioning, but the desire to push herself soon kicked in: When her children participated in high school swimming and water polo, Barnea wanted to keep up.
"There was a competition between us. I wanted to swim and beat their times," she says.
In addition to enjoying the rush of winning, Barnea likes the meditative aspect of swimming: The sound and color of the water give her a place to relax and shed any worries from the day. She also enjoys eating what she wants. "I love my Häagen-Dazs at night, and I know I'll work it off the next day," she says.
Now, Barnea doesn't go anywhere without a swimsuit and goggles, and her workout takes priority in her life. She swims 1 to 1-1/2 hours a day and works out in the gym two or three times a week.
Like many participants at the games, Barnea was inspired by the athletes much older than she is.
"To get to be 90 is one thing, and to compete is just something else. It brings tears to my eyes," she says, adding, "I want to break their records when I get there."


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A Lubbock man who pleaded guilty earlier this year to federal child pornography production charges will be sentenced Dec. 14 in an closed hearing.
Lyle Shane Johnson, 45, faces a maximum total sentence of 180 years in prison and a maximum total fine of $1.5 million.
According to court documents, U.S. District Judge Sam R. Cummings granted federal prosecutor Steven Sucsy's request to close the courtroom during sentencing because of the possibility of one or more of the children who were victims in the case being named during victim impact statements.
A federal law allows court testimony to be presented in a closed courtroom if there is a risk the testimony will identify a child who is a victim of abuse or exploitation in the case.
In asking Cummings to approve the request, Sucsy said in his motion the prosecution expects to call one or more witnesses to present victim impact statements, and those statements could identify the victims.
"The disclosure of the identities of the minor victims in this case may create problems for them if their peers and/or friends become aware of their circumstances as a result of the proceedings herein," Sucsy wrote.
Under an agreement with prosecutors, Johnson pleaded guilty in August to six counts of producing child pornography, involving six different girls.
Each count carries a sentence range of 15 to 30 years in prison and a fine of $250,000.
A federal grand jury in Lubbock indicted him in June on 13 counts of producing child pornography.
Lubbock police arrested Johnson June 3 near the Wal-Mart at 4215 S. Loop 289 on suspicion of improper photography after store customers complained that he was using his cellphone to take pictures up the insides of young girls' skirts.
Police then obtained a search warrant for the cellphone and a home computer, and found pornographic images.
He was released on $75,000 bail, but the Federal Bureau of Investigation re-arrested him June 8 on in connection with producing child pornography.
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The following tips may be beneficial for these common symptoms of menopause.
Hot Flashes
Hot flashes are the most common symptom in women going through menopause. Here are some ways you can stay cool:
- Wear fabrics that breathe, such as cotton.
- Dress in layers so you can easily remove some of the layers when you are warm.
- If you feel a hot flash coming on, drink a glass of cold water.
- If troubled by night sweats, keep an ice pack by your bed.
- Consider investing in mattress pads or bedding that is designed to keep you cool.
- Decrease your intake of caffeine and alcohol.
- Avoid spicy foods and hot drinks.
- If you smoke, talk to your doctor about ways to quit.
- The herb black cohosh is also widely used to treat hot flashes. Talk to your doctor before taking any herbs or supplements.
Vaginal Dryness and Urinary Problems
Physical problems are not limited to hot flashes. Your body undergoes lots of changes. Contrary to popular belief, you can maintain an active sex life. Try these tips:
- Use a vaginal cream or lubricant (avoid petroleum jelly) to help reduce pain from dryness during sexual intercourse.
- Urinate before and after sexual intercourse to help prevent bladder infections.
- To help prevent urinary tract infections, drink plenty of fluids and empty your bladder frequently.
- Try Kegel exercises daily. These exercises, which tighten and relax the muscles you use to stop urination, strengthen the vaginal muscles, enhance orgasm, and help prevent incontinence.
Psychological Problems
It is not uncommon to feel anxious, irritable, or depressed. The following suggestions may help you:
- Communicate openly with your partner about your symptoms and ask for support.
- Join or even start a support group specific to menopause or other life changes you are experiencing.
- Find and share support with friends who are going through the same experience.
- Seek counseling to learn new methods to cope with stress.
- Identify which sources of stress you can eliminate from your life.
Weight Gain
You may gain weight during this period, but it is something you can control. Proper diet and regular exercise will help you maintain a healthy weight and make you feel better.
- Engage in an aerobic exercise. Talk with your doctor first about how long to exercise and how often.
- Find ways to incorporate more exercise into your daily routine, such as taking the stairs instead of the elevator.
- Decrease your intake of saturated fat and calories, and increase your intake of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
Menopause symptoms can be managed. Symptoms differ from person to person. Talk with your doctor about your options.
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Our industry tends to glamorize vulnerability research, with a growing number of bug reports accompanied by flashy conference presentations, media kits, and exclusive interviews. But for all that grandeur, the public understands relatively little about the effort that goes into identifying and troubleshooting the hundreds of serious vulnerabilities that crop up every year in the software we all depend on. It certainly does not help that many of the commercial security testing products are promoted with truly bombastic claims - and that some of the most vocal security researchers enjoy the image of savant hackers, seldom talking about the processes and toolkits they depend on to get stuff done.
I figured it may make sense to change this. Several weeks ago, I started trawling through the list of public CVE assignments, and then manually compiling a list of genuine, high-impact flaws in commonly used software. I tried to follow three basic principles:
For pragmatic reasons, I focused on problems where the nature of the vulnerability and the identity of the researcher is easy to ascertain. For this reason, I ended up rejecting entries such as CVE-2015-2132 or CVE-2015-3799.
I focused on widespread software - e.g., browsers, operating systems, network services - skipping many categories of niche enterprise products, Wordpress add-ons, and so on. Good examples of rejected entries in this category include CVE-2015-5406 and CVE-2015-5681.
I skipped issues that appeared to be low impact, or where the credibility of the report seemed unclear. One example of a rejected submission is CVE-2015-4173.
To ensure that the data isn't skewed toward more vulnerable software, I tried to focus on research efforts, rather than on individual bugs; where a single reporter was credited for multiple closely related vulnerabilities in the same product within a narrow timeframe, I would use only one sample from the entire series of bugs.
For the qualifying CVE entries, I started sending out anonymous surveys to the researchers who reported the underlying issues. The surveys open with a discussion of the basic method employed to find the bug:
How did you find this issue? ( ) Manual bug hunting ( ) Automated vulnerability discovery ( ) Lucky accident while doing unrelated work
If "manual bug hunting" is selected, several additional options appear:
( ) I was reviewing the source code to check for flaws. ( ) I studied the binary using a disassembler, decompiler, or a tracing tool. ( ) I was doing black-box experimentation to see how the program behaves. ( ) I simply noticed that this bug is being exploited in the wild. ( ) I did something else: ____________________
Selecting "automated discovery" results in a different set of choices:
( ) I used a fuzzer. ( ) I ran a simple vulnerability scanner (e.g., Nessus). ( ) I used a source code analyzer (static analysis). ( ) I relied on symbolic or concolic execution. ( ) I did something else: ____________________
Researchers who relied on automated tools are also asked about the origins of the tool and the computing resources used:
Name of tool used (optional): ____________________ Where does this tool come from? ( ) I created it just for this project. ( ) It's an existing but non-public utility. ( ) It's a publicly available framework. At what scale did you perform the experiments? ( ) I used 16 CPU cores or less. ( ) I employed more than 16 cores.
Regardless of the underlying method, the survey also asks every participant about the use of memory diagnostic tools:
Did you use any additional, automatic error-catching tools - like ASAN or Valgrind - to investigate this issue? ( ) Yes. ( ) Nope!
...and about the lengths to which the reporter went to demonstrate the bug:
How far did you go to demonstrate the impact of the issue? ( ) I just pointed out the problematic code or functionality. ( ) I submitted a basic proof-of-concept (say, a crashing test case). ( ) I created a fully-fledged, working exploit.
It also touches on the communications with the vendor:
Did you coordinate the disclosure with the vendor of the affected software? ( ) Yes. ( ) No. How long have you waited before having the issue disclosed to the public? ( ) I disclosed right away. ( ) Less than a week. ( ) 1-4 weeks. ( ) 1-3 months. ( ) 4-6 months. ( ) More than 6 months. In the end, did the vendor address the issue as quickly as you would have hoped? ( ) Yes. ( ) Nope.
...and the channel used to disclose the bug - an area where we have seen some stark changes over the past five years:
How did you disclose it? Select all options that apply: [ ] I made a blog post about the bug. [ ] I posted to a security mailing list (e.g., BUGTRAQ). [ ] I shared the finding on a web-based discussion forum. [ ] I announced it at a security conference. [ ] I shared it on Twitter or other social media. [ ] We made a press kit or reached out to a journalist. [ ] Vendor released an advisory.
The survey ends with a question about the motivation and the overall amount of effort that went into this work:
What motivated you to look for this bug? ( ) It's just a hobby project. ( ) I received a scientific grant. ( ) I wanted to participate in a bounty program. ( ) I was doing contract work. ( ) It's a part of my full-time job. How much effort did you end up putting into this project? ( ) Just a couple of hours. ( ) Several days. ( ) Several weeks or more.
So far, the response rate for the survey is approximately 80%; because I only started in August, I currently don't have enough answers to draw particularly detailed conclusions from the data set - this should change over the next couple of months. Still, I'm already seeing several well-defined if preliminary trends:
The use of fuzzers is ubiquitous (incidentally, of named projects, afl-fuzz leads the fray so far); the use of other automated tools, such as static analysis frameworks or concolic execution, appears to be unheard of - despite the undivided attention that such methods receive in academic settings.
Memory diagnostic tools, such as ASAN and Valgrind, are extremely popular - and are an untold success story of vulnerability research.
Most of public vulnerability research appears to be done by people who work on it full-time, employed by vendors; hobby work and bug bounties follow closely.
Only a small minority of serious vulnerabilities appear to be disclosed anywhere outside a vendor advisory, making it extremely dangerous to rely on press coverage (or any other casual source) for evaluating personal risk.
Of course, some security work happens out of public view; for example, some enterprises have well-established and meaningful security assurance programs that likely prevent hundreds of security bugs from ever shipping in the reviewed code. Since it is difficult to collect comprehensive and unbiased data about such programs, there is always some speculation involved when discussing the similarities and differences between this work and public security research.
Well, that's it! Watch this space for updates - and let me know if there's anything you'd change or add to the questionnaire.


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You will play as the first Big Daddy as you travel through the decrepit and beautiful fallen city, chasing an unseen foe in search of answers and your own survival. New enemies, new dangers and all-new mysteries combine to form a must-have sequel to the 2007 game of the year."
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CatchMyData is in need of a logo and favicon.ico for our new online business productivity service. It needs to be simple, professional, eye catching and hopefully convey our service. This Logo will be the design base for our application, product image and blog.
Our service is designed for people who have to fill out the same PDF forms frequently (think lawyers, banks, government, etc.). At the core it allows users to save partially filled out PDF forms, archive, share and submit electronically or via a fax gateway.
Our thoughts on the logo: we like the colour Orange (energetic and vibrant) and the symbol we have been using was an Elephant which like the "an Elephant never forgets" cliché imparts the "never forget your data" concept. The logo could somehow impart our name OR mantra which is "Catch it, Track it, Work it". With that said this is only meant to be a jumping off point, go nuts anything and everything will be considered.
There is potential for more work In the not to distant future. At some point we'll need an site layout, blog layout, various buttons, business cards, icons and badges, T-Shirts, etc.
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Author:John Brown (1830-1922)
For authors with similar names, see Author:John Brown.
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This author wrote articles for the Dictionary of National Biography, and the list on this page is complete to 1901.
Articles written by this author are designated in the DNB by the initials "J.B-n"
- Lectures On The Book Of Revelation (1866)
- God's Book For Man's Life (1882)
- John Bunyan: His Life, Times, And Work (1885) [1]
- The Stundists (1893), index
- Pilgrim Fathers Of New England And Their Puritan Successors (1895) [2]
- Apostolical Succession In The Light Of History And Fact (1898)
- Puritan Preaching In England (1900) [3]
- From The Restoration To The Revolution (1904)
- Commonwealth England (1904)
- The English Puritans (1910) [4]
- History Of The English Bible (1911)
Contributions to the DNBEdit
Works about BrownEdit
- "Death: John Brown," in The Times (1922)
- "The death of Dr. John Brown," in The Times (1922)
Some or all works by this author are in the public domain in the United States because they were published before January 1, 1925.
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Confidential Memo Leaked To Us: Beware of the Inspector GeneralWednesday, May 6th, 2009
The following memo was leaked to us by a Census Bureau employee who has requested anonymity, so we crossed out all identifying information. We particularly love the line "Don't be a chatterbox." We haven't witnessed a pep talk written with as much vigor as this one since last season's finale of Friday Night Lights…
We're waiting for an update to see if anyone got canned as a result of the Inspector General's visit to this office, but for now, here's the dirt:
From: [email protected]
Sent: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
To: [email protected]
Subject: RE: The Inspector General – - Some Things to Inspect
Hello team,
As you all know by now, the Inspector General will be visiting your office Monday morning for an entire week. They are to observe the office and may ask to receive general reports to review. Please be courteous to them. They are in no way to obstruct Address Canvassing activities for any reason. If you are not sure how to handle a particular situation in dealing with the IG, please talk to XXXXXXXX or myself before committing yourself to an action or verbal statement. The IG comes off as very nice people and they are but there job is too find out what is WE'RE NOT doing correctly. It has come down that they have actually baited listers and office staff into doing wrong procedures. They will say things like" I just don't add that entry it's no big deal" or say "Oh just skip that house and go to the next". This is how people in other offices and regions got dinged.
Trust me when I say the XXXXXXXX region is counting on XXXXX to come through for us. Your report from the IG will go straight to Washington, DC, Suitland, and all the other 12 regions. Here's what you should do:
1. make sure you and your staff know all the procedures for their area and have the manuals handy.
2. Certain basic questions staff should be able to answer and be able to reference the manual(s) on what they are saying.
3. If you don't know something, say I will get back to you on that and do it quickly.
4. Only tell them what they are asking for., Don't get wordy with them be courteous and respectful but don't be a chatter box.
5. Field staff have got to make sure they are following all procedures and not taking short cuts even when baited.
XXXXXXXX, they are going to come directly to the QC area because this is where all the crazy things have been happening with people in the field. make sure your well versed in your manual and that listers know to knock on every door and not skip houses.
I know you all will do fine and make the rest of the region proud.
Good luck to you all !!
Area Manager
XXXXXXX, Regional Census Center


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What's wrong with David Beckham?
It's been a week since the international soccer star recently decided to stay with Los Angeles Galaxy, the Major League Soccer franchise, instead of taking offers for more money to play in other countries, and he hasn't changed his mind.
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Doesn't he know that his state taxes are going up this fall?
To listen to opponents of taxes, it seems impossible that someone like Beckham, a multi-millionaire who could move elsewhere, would choose to stay in California. Millionaires are -- these people tell us -- moving out of state because of the high taxes.
Initiatives headed to the November ballot -- including measures from Gov. Jerry Brown and a coaliton of uinons and liberal groups -- would raise taxes on Beckham. (The Brown initiative would raise those taxes by a whole two percentage points).
Now, of course, there's never been any evidence that the very rich are fleeing California because of state taxes. But this millionaire flight is one of those tales that's been repeated so many times it must be right. Right?
Beckham, for his part, said he had turned down richer offers to go play in Europe to stay with the Galaxy in Los Angeles.
The star said his family was particularly comfortable living in California, and he didn't wish to move them when they are settled.
It's enough to make one wonder if Becks (his nickname) even knows how much he's paying in state taxes.
How can he put his family's happiness first when he might be forced to pay two additional cents on the dollar on income above half-a-million dollars?
Proper millionaires would leave. Is it possible that some millionaires don't move because of minor changes in state income tax rates, and make decisions based on things like their family's happiness and work life?
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The service, which is free, uses Google Maps to see every crime that police dispatch called out within 24 hours. Crimes are shown by a pin mark.
"The openness -- the information that it provides to just the general citizen out there. It opens doors, let's people see what's going on," Officer Steve Patterson told KMBC's Jere Gish.
Before CrimeReports.com, if someone requested crime statistics, it was a long process.
"I would send a request to the computer unit, it was normally seven to 10 business days, which wasn't always fortunate for some people because they were looking for houses and they wanted to know the crime in their neighborhood," said Karen Shaw, a crime analyst with Kansas City police.
Officers said it won't just help residents -- it will also help police.
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Kansas City resident Ben Saverino has already checked the site. He said he knows he lives in an area with a lot of crime, and now he can keep track of exactly what's happening there.
"It looks like a lot of robbery and theft, and not very far from me, either. It's really pretty concentrated right about a block over from me," Saverino said. "This is a very useful tool, especially if you have kids."
Only a handful of cities in Missouri are using CrimeReports.com. In addition to Kansas City, it's also available in Liberty.
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