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The Beginnings
Have you ever wondered where college table tennis got its start? It was a dark and stormy night . . . No, no, that's not right. It took longer than a single night. Or even a couple of nights, or a couple of weeks. In fact, it has taken many decades, through various fits and starts, setbacks and successes to reach the broad national presence college table tennis enjoys today.
Precursors to today's college pong have appeared throughout the United States as long as 70 years ago. Tim Boggan's
History of U.S. Table Tennis
makes note of intercollegiate tournaments held around the country in the 30's, with the University of Pennsylvania winning the first National Championship tournament, held over Thanksgiving weekend in 1937. The USTTA (now USATT) has often had college table tennis on its radar, with an Intercollegiate Committee and the Thomas Bradley memorial trophy which was awarded to the National Intercollegiate Team Champion. ACUI began running recreational tournaments at the national level in 1972, and for some time they could be relied on to hold annual singles and doubles competitions in the US.
In the late 1980s Princeton was hosting annual College Team Championships, although its run was rather short-lived. Anderson College in South Carolina and Augusta State University in Georgia established table tennis scholarship programs and demonstrated that it was possible to organize table tennis as a varsity sport. What these efforts lacked was a dedicated organization to coordinate and unite these attempts to develop this college sport.
The Birth of NCTTA
In 1992, a group of motivated students in the Northeastern US took it upon themselves to start a college table tennis league; the League of Northeast Intercollegiate Table Tennis (LNITT) was born. The league had 6 participating schools in its inaugural season: Harvard, Boston, Castleton State, RPI, Stony Brook and Connecticut. Through the devoted efforts of LNITT leaders like Nelson Chin of Boston University and Thomas Hu of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), the league gradually expanded as more schools formed teams.
"Table tennis has always been one of my favorite sports," wrote an 18-year old Robert Lendvai in 1995. "When I go to Dartmouth in the fall, I intend to try to convince them to establish a team." Not only did he start a team, but by 1997 he was LNITT President, and the league had expanded to include 15 different Northeast schools.
Of course, the fledgling organization did experience a few growing pains as it struggled to manage an ever-expanding set geographically distributed schools. "One major problem with LNITT is that there's no effective centralized organization," remarked RPI's Jasper Wong at the time. "Director changes every year, some schools have little respect for the league . . ." Sketching out possible solutions, Wong continued, "as LNITT expands it will need a static centralized governing body to oversee tournament schedule, site arrangement, promotion, finance . . . etc. I believe a non-profit organization should be established to undertake the task."
It took a few years, but in a relatively short period of time, college table tennis had such an organization. Students and alumni didn't wait and expect USATT to do things for them; they took independent action, and in 1999, the LNITT changed its name to the National Collegiate Table Tennis Association (NCTTA) to reflect its expanded reach and mission. Now a government-recognized non-profit organization, NCTTA expanded rapidly throughout the United States, from New England to Florida, to California and Washington State, even into Puerto Rico and Canada!
Today's Organization
Later this week, the 2012-2013 season of the NCTTA league will culminate in its
National Championships in Rockford, Illinois
. A record 209 varsity coed and women's teams competed in regular-season divisional play, which was followed by regional qualifiers and the upcoming national championships. Over 50 volunteers serve as officers, directors, and committee members to make all this happen, along with hundreds of team managers, coaches, and athletes.
NCTTA is embarking on its next phase of college table tennis growth. We're working on a number of other important projects, including expanded scholarship opportunities, alumni development, and support for high school table tennis. This year's national championships will be held in conjunction with a regional high school championship among schools which qualified through state tournaments in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota.
But we need your help to make it happen. Visit
to make a donation and help fuel NCTTA's efforts to develop college table tennis. Volunteer to work in an NCTTA committee, or help manage or even start a team at your local college.


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Walk through small villages and towns, enjoy hearty and well-cooked Spanish food, complete the last 100km of the pilgrim's trail and complete your pilgrim's pass, walk into the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela.
If you're looking to conduct your own pilgrimage – along a route filled with the beautiful countryside and rustic villages of Northern Spain – start here, at the Camino de Santiago. In this eight-day trip, you'll complete the last 100km of the pilgrimage route to Santiago and receive a "compostela" certificate when you're finished to prove your accomplishment. Refuel with tasty Spanish food and take the time to stop and smell the flowers – it's active but at a slower, more picturesque pace.
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Over the next five days, follow the Camino de Santiago to its ultimate goal, the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela. Before leaving Lugo, stop to pick up your "credencial," which will be stamped daily to authenticate your progress. Our hike takes in tiny villages where the rustic, home-cooked local food is a delicious accompaniment to your hike. Walk through rolling green hills, past churches and ruined towns, walking between 15-25km (9-15 mi) per day
This morning our Camino journey reaches its dramatic conclusion as we cover the final 14kms from Amenal into Santiago de Compostela itself. Embrace the history and spirituality of this magnificent and important cathedral during mass and receive your your "compostela," a document that certifies your journey. This evening, enjoy this beautiful town and celebrate your achievement at one of the many local bars and restaurants.
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---- — The horrific loss of innocent lives in the Newtown shooting was a shocking call to conscience in a sad, growing litany of such events. Those that have called for an examination of the morality of our society in seeking a root cause for these senseless murders are right to do so.
My own reflection on this issue at the recent 40th anniversary of the Supreme Court decisions legalizing abortion in this country compels me to offer that the growing number of abhorrent murders of innocent lives, whether by shootings, abortion or other means in this country and elsewhere, is the direct result of a steady turning away from moral values in our societies, and particularly from the fundamental truth that human life is sacred at all stages and that no one can claim the right to destroy an innocent human being.
We are called to act with a deep, abiding and overwhelming reverence toward human life. In turning away from this fundamental truth in every aspect of our lives, we have taken steps down a slippery slope and have become mired in, as Pope John Paul II described, a culture of death.
If we are to emerge from our current culture of death, we must use the fundamental principle and practice of a deep, abiding and overwhelming reverence for human life at all stages to examine and guide our every action as individuals and as a society, from the legislation we make to how we choose to entertain ourselves. God help us.
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The BBC's "How We Built Britain" television series "explores Britain's past through its buildings and the lives lived in and around them." The program (or programme) features Microsoft's experimental Photosyth technology to show photo collages and different images of the structures. Here's an earlier post from around the time of Photosyth's "launch." It's a very interesting product with some fairly compelling applications. Below are some screen shots of building images.
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Good Night | Good Morning releases on January 20
Finally, we have a release date. The film will release through PVR's Director's Rare banner on January 20 at PVR in your metro (Delhi, Chandigarh, Baroda, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Bangalore and Chennai). We are still working out something to get the film out in Hyderabad and Kolkata.
Being an independent film, we don't really have a budget for publicity. Hence, we need your help to spread the word about the film. Here's what you can do to help.
1. Post the trailer in your FB Wall / Twitter Updates/ Blog. Here's the link. If you Like it, do click Like just so that we know if it's working or not.
2. Go to http://facebook.com/goodnightgoodmorning and Like it to stay tuned for updates on upcoming screenings and premiere shows. Ask your friends to do the same.
3. If you want any more information to blog on /preview the film there's quite a bit of information and photos and clips on http://goodnightgoodmorningthefilm.com


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Seniors are advised to use the open enrollment period to shop for a better plan.
Is inflation yesterday's news? Not when it comes to prescription drug plans, where prices keep going up and up. With large 2009 premium increases from private insurers on the way, especially from Humana, subscribers to Medicare's stand-alone Part D plan for prescription drugs are being strongly urged to look carefully at whether there are better packages to meet their needs. The open enrollment period extends to December 31.
Now, Paul Krugman may have won a Nobel Prize for economics, but I bet even he would have a hard time figuring out the best Part D plans for his elderly relatives. This year, more than ever, though, it will pay to look carefully at Part D choices. Here is what seniors need to do to get the best deal:
1) Seek Better Premiums. With typical premiums set to rise 30 percent, this is the time to really look at other insurers to see if you should switch. The Kaiser Family Foundation has extensive information on Part D and other Medicare drug programs. Avalere Health, a Washington consulting and research firm, analyzed insurers' 2009 Part D plans and calculated that average premiums would rise 24 percent and that premiums within the 10 largest plans would be 30 percent higher than in 2008. Among the 10 largest plans, the two AARP plans (administered by UnitedHealth) have the smallest premium increases, at 8 and 15 percent, while premiums for the two Humana plans are up 60 percent.
2) Check the Fine Print. Part D subscribers need to look at multiple aspects of their plans in addition to the premiums, and this complexity is cited by experts as a likely reason for the low rate at which seniors have been switching their Plan D providers. "Research has shown that very few people have exercised their right to shift plans from year to year," says Avalere spokesperson Lindsey Spindle.
In addition to highlighting hefty premium increases, analysis by Avalere and others has found that insurers are reducing the number of drugs offered in the plans, boosting annual deductibles and copays, and moving drugs into coverage tiers with higher copays. Plans generally started in 2006 with three tiers. The most basic tier was for generic drugs and usually had no copay, and higher tiers were for branded and more expensive drugs. Most plans have four or five tiers and feature increasing consumer payments in the upper tiers.
3) Compare Drugs Across Plans. Medicare offers extensive online tools that let you find the specific drugs you need and compare what they cost under different plans. Make sure the plan you choose offers the drugs you need at the most competitive prices.
4) Shrink the "Doughnut Hole." Medicare generally will not pay for drugs in 2009 once you've spent $2,700 and doesn't resume payments until total out-of-pocket costs exceed $6,154, when catastrophic coverage kicks in that pays for 95 percent of your drugs. The coverage gap is known as the doughnut hole, and 2009 Part D plans are pulling back from insuring you while you're in that hole.
"Monthly premiums for PDPs (stand-alone prescription drug plans) that provide gap coverage are about double that of PDPs with no gap coverage in 2009," Kaiser says. "Average monthly premiums are $73.36 for PDPs that offer some gap coverage (up from $63.29 in 2008), $33.80 for PDPs with basic benefits and no gap coverage (up from $30.14 in 2008), and $40.59 for PDPs with enhanced benefits but no gap coverage (up from $31.97 in 2008)."
5) Find $4 Generics. Because of the widespread availability of $4 generics at big-chain pharmacies, seniors who use generic drugs should evaluate filling their needs outside the Part D program and thus reduce the odds of hitting the $2,700 coverage-gap trigger.


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DoJ IG ombudsman to guarantee whistleblower rights
Friday - 8/10/2012, 11:01am EDT
Long-time federal prosecutor Robert Storch joined the Justice Department last month as the whistleblower ombudsman. In the newly-created position, Storch is charged with making sure whistleblower complaints coming into the Office of the Inspector General are reviewed in a timely and proper manner.
"We see over and over again the importance of whisteblowers in bringing information to light regarding what's going on. The purpose of the position is to help ensure the IG's office continues to provide an appropriate forum to review those complaints," Storch said in an interview The Federal Drive with Tom Temin and Emily Kopp.
As counselor to the IG, Storch will also oversee training of employees on the role of whistleblowers and report to managers of any repercussions against whistleblowers.
A whistleblower ombudsman position is currently in place only at the Defense Department and a couple other agencies, but it's a best practice, particularly in the private sector, Storch said.
One government oversight group said the ombudsman position will help create a more whistleblower-friendly environment at the DoJ.
"Establishing this ombudsman position at Justice will make it easier for would-be whistleblowers to feel safe in coming forward and better ensure that when they do take that risk to tell the truth, their voices are actually heard," according to a blog post by the Project on Government Oversight.
Storch, who hails from Albany, said his first task is to assemble partnerships with other agencies, as well as non-governmental organizations. In particular, his office will work closely with the Office of Special Counsel.
After 25 years as a federal prosecutor, focusing mainly on public corruption and white-collar crime, Storch said he is "very excited" to work on whistleblower issues at DoJ.
"This is an opportunity to come in and, I feel, give back to the department," he said.
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Assalaam Alaikum,Definitely quite a story mashaAllah! I'm going to assume you're desi from India/Pak and probably living currently in the Middle East somewhere. I'd guess India/Pak because it's the only place where the wedding itself is such a BIG deal! As mentioned before a nikah does not take that many people so it could be done quickly without issue, but as you said the problem is how to go about having a big marriage without having other people find out or whatever. I think one idea is to get engaged and wait until the girl is older. Maybe 2-3 years. A lot can be forgiven by everyone if the girl is older and there is a need to get married! The other idea is to maybe convince them to have the wedding where you are currently in the Middle East. They can come there and get you guys married and leave the girl there. I would be careful though and have both of you guys think things thoroughly and make istikharah continuously even if you're decided. Sometimes you find obstacles keep being put in your way and you know it's not meant, or sometimes you find things get cleared for you. I don't think the girls mind would be poisoned or whatever by her family as being divorced is like a huge shame for indo-paks, they wouldn't want that for their daughter no matter what. But if both families are totally against it, life is very tough. You don't have much help from anyone and when things go wrong the families just reinforce that 'this was your choice and now you have to live with it, etc'. So think things through and keep relying on Allah and inshaAllah a solution will work out for both of you.wsalam
the main problem here is the society (unfortunately), the environment around the girl's family will not let them breath with ease after knowing that they have married or even thought of marrying their girl to a revert (what a pity)........the question is how can we marry by preserving our parents respect at the same time? They want us to be happy now and we want them to remain away from any sort of trouble.....what could be the plot?


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ENID, Okla. —
August 21, 1918 — October 12, 2012
Curtis Risinger Peters, 94, of Cherokee, Okla., joined his beloved wife Averille in heaven on Friday, Oct. 12, 2012. Visitation 10 a.m. to 8 p.m today, Oct. 16, 2012, with family present from 6-8 p.m. A wake service will be 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012, in the hall at St. Cornelius Catholic Church, officiated by Father James Wickersham. Mass of Christian burial will follow at 2 p.m. in St. Cornelius Catholic Church and burial will follow in Cherokee Municipal Cemetery under the direction of Lanman Funeral Home Inc. of Cherokee.
Condolences may be shared at www.lanmanmemori als.com.
Curtis "Pete" Risinger Peters, the youngest of three children, was born Aug. 21, 1918, in Cordell, Okla., to Pearl L. Risinger Peters and Hood M. Peters.
He met the love of his love, Averille Jane Brown, while at Cordell High and went on to graduate in 1936. Following graduation, he attended Draughn's Business College and Harding College, where he played collegiate basketball.
On Aug. 21, 1939, he married Averille in Cordell. They lived in Oklahoma City, where they attended Hills Business College. In early 1940, they moved to San Diego, Calif., where he worked for Consolidated Aircraft, building the B-29. After the Pearl Harbor attack, they moved to Wichita, Kan., and worked for Beech Aircraft, continuing work on the B-29.
In March 1944, he was inducted into the Army and served under General Patton at Third Army Headquarters in the European Theater. During his service, he received four battle stars. He was transferred to the 358th Fighter Group, where he mapped ground troops for the squadrons. His work with the pilots greatly reduced incidents of friendly fire. In June 1946, he was honorably discharged.
Once home, they moved to Stillwater, where he attended Oklahoma A&M College. It was there he and Averille welcomed their only child, Kathleen Dianne, who had him wrapped around her finger and will always call him "daddy."
After receiving his BS and his master's in vocational agriculture in 1949, he relocated his family to Lambert, where he taught Vo-Ag for 16 years. He then taught at Capron for two years and Cherokee for seven years. During this time, he taught three Star Farmers of Oklahoma, four District Star Farmers and five state officers. In 1974, he transferred to the Helena State Training School for Boys and retired in 1980.
He was a member of the National FFA Alumni, Alva Golf and Country Club, Oklahoma Educators Association, Cherokee Rod and Gun Club, Cherokee Chamber of Commerce, American Legion of Foreign Wars and St. Cornelius Catholic Church. He was an Honorary American Farmer and always spoke fondly of his many successful Vo-Ag students.
Besides his military and career successes, Curtis loved and played nearly all sports offered during his day and was a man of many hobbies, including golfing, fishing, bowling and assisting his grandchildren with showing animals when they were in 4-H and FFA.
Curtis is survived by his daughter, Kathleen and husband Tom Means of Edmond; grandchildren, Janelle Means Hickey and husband CDR Brad Hickey of Atsugi, Japan, Katrina Means Shaklee and husband J.D. Shaklee of Edmond; Tommy Curtis Means and wife Jennifer Adams Means of Edmond; and seven great-grandchildren, Sean Hickey, Ryan Hickey, Kian Hickey, Callahan Shaklee, Katharine Shaklee, Taylor Means and Gracey Means.
Preceding him in death was the love of his life, Averille Brown Peters; great-grandson, Bradley Curtis Hickey; his parents; and two sisters, Blanche Strealy and Dolora Shofner.
The family would also like to give special thanks to Frank Mach for his wonderful caring and assistance to Curtis during the last years.
Memorials may be made to March of Dimes, Oklahoma Chapter, through the funeral home.
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By John L. Ross / Staff Writer
Rising seventh-, eighth-, and ninth-graders invaded the University of the Cumberlands in Williamsburg this week for the 7th annual Camp UNITE — a four-day, three-night leadership and adventure program.
This year's theme is "Be A Hero."
Dale Morton, UNITE communications director, said 193 students took part in this year's Camp UNITE, which began Tuesday and wraps up today.
He said the students came representing at least 24 counties throughout the Fifth Congressional District — which now includes the counties of Lincoln, Elliot, Carter and Boyd.
"This is really good," Morton said. "The volunteers get as much out of it as the campers."
He explained the purpose of the annual camp is to "share and explore" ways to live life "in a drug-free way."
"We want to show them they have the ability to have fun without drugs," he said. "It also teaches leadership skills — (it gets them) engaged with the activities and get them out of their shell (with) positive encouragement."
Many of the students have yet to be on a college campus prior to this event.
"This (camp) is open to anybody," Morton said. "It's a great opportunity for the campers to experience."
He added it also gives those students quality mentors whom they can contact after the camp ends.
Approximately 80-100 volunteers gave their time to ensure the camp went off "without a hitch."
"When you have this partnership in the community it makes a big difference for the whole county," he said.
He added that one-third to one-half of the volunteers are former campers in this event.
"(These students) can talk or email — they can keep contact (with these mentors) after the camp is over," Morton added. "They know they can turn to someone (for help)."
He said they have come a long way since the first camp, held at Breaks Interstate Park on the Kentucky and Virginia state line. That year, they had approximately 160 students bunking down on National Guard cots in National Guard tents.
Activities for the students included three days of "Fast Tracks," which was 11 different programs designed to expose campers to other potential interests. Some of those activities included archery, soccer, drama and football.
On Tuesday, campers also participated in rotating group activities, such as swimming, games of Capture the Flag, an impaired driving demonstration and a medical helicopter demonstration.
Wednesday students were involved in group presentations, and then headed to the Kentucky Splash Waterpark for the afternoon.
Thursday's afternoon activities included a giant slip and slide, a "slime pit," an obstacle course, creating a "human sundae," and much more.
Today, two motivational speakers, Josh Huffman and Morgan George, will speak with the students. Then, Fifth District Congressman Hal Rogers will address the students prior to an awards ceremony and the signing of drug-free pledges.
"UNITE" is an acronym meaning Unlawful Narcotics Investigations, Treatment and Education. It reflects the three-pronged, comprehensive approach deemed necessary to combating substance abuse in Kentucky, according to its website.
"Operation UNITE works to rid communities of illegal drug use through undercover narcotics investigations, coordinating treatment for substance abusers, providing support to families and friends of substance abusers, and educating the public about the dangers of using drugs," states the website. "UNITE's goal is to educate and activate individuals by developing and empowering community coalitions to no longer accept or tolerate the drug culture."
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Leicestershire's Folk Past in Pictures
Welcome to another exciting instalment of 'Trainee Tuesdays' – brought to you this time via the Record Office for Leicestershire and Rutland, where I began work this July in the digital preservation department.
My fellow trainees have written eloquently about the digital learning curve and the processes and problems inherent to preserving born-digital content. This current contribution is more of a saccharine cherry on top of the digital preservation cake, in which I offer a sneak peak into some of our collections themselves.
Here at the Record Office we are busily scanning an enormous amount of photographic material, including tens of thousands of glass-plate negatives, one of my personal projects. Many of you will be familiar with this pre-celluloid medium, but for those who are not here is a pleasing assortment:


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Republican Sen. John Cornyn on Todd Akin's electoral chances…
"I just think that this is not a winnable race. We have to make tough calculations based on limited resources and where to allocate it, where it will have the best likelihood of electing a Republican senator."
Also — and don't quote me on this — but I hear that Akin always seems to "forget" his wallet for congressional lunch trips to Applebee's. So, that might be factoring in, too.
Tags: John Cornyn, Money, Quote Unquote, Republicans, Senate, Todd Akin
Rand Paul's Amazing Spectacular Electrified Subterranean Immigrant-Obstructing Balustrade
So, have you heard about Rand Paul's brilliant new idea for keeping illegal Mexican insurgents out of the United States? I gotta say, it's pretty brilliant. I have no idea how nobody has thought of this before…
Republican Senatorial candidate Rand Paul wants to build a fence along the U.S.-Mexico border. It's a rather ho-hum proposition in the larger context of conservative ideas — except that Paul wants that fence to be electric and he wants it built underground.
An underground electric fence! Fucking genius! Of course, not everyone is totally on board the Kentucky senatorial candidate's boat to the future of fool proof homeland security…
"I have not heard that," [Sen. John Cornyn] said. "Underground? What would happen? How would that work?"
That's actually a good question and one that Paul's campaign won't answer. His website says only the following: "My plans include an underground electric fence, with helicopter stations to respond quickly to breaches of the border." The details of how it would be built, what it would take to make it work and how much it would cost are left unanswered.
Really, people. This isn't rocket science. I mean, maybe I'm just visionary like Rand Paul, but I think it's pretty obvious the way one of the underground electric fences would work. Observe…
Tags: Immigration, John Cornyn, Mexico, Rand Paul, Senate
Charlie Crist Will Not Be Permitted Re-Entry to the Grand Ole Party
Sen. John Cornyn has a staunch warning for Florida Gov. Charlie Crist, who is widely expected to announce his departure from the Republican Party fifteen minutes ago…
"Once you leave the party, you can't come back," Sen. John Cornyn (R-Tex.) told the Huffington Post. "And if he has other aspirations, it's hard to see how that works out."
I see. This party is more like a concert. If you wanna leave to smoke a cigarette, because they won't let you smoke one inside anymore, you won't be able to get back in, even though all your friends and your jacket are still in there. (That's pretty much the best analogy for this situation that there is, or can possibly be, for this situation. Don't you think?)
Oh, but also, your friends are not allowed to answer any of your phone calls, and they have to set your jacket on fire and then spit in your face next time they see you. (Apparently, it's one of those kinds of concerts.)
The Republican Party of Florida has told its members that they will be forbidden from supporting Gov. Charlie Crist if he decides to run as an independent.
In an internal memorandum issued Thursday and provided to CNN, RPOF General Counsel Jason Gonzalez concluded that the "Party Loyalty Oath," Rule 9 of the party's bylaws, would forbid executive committee members from providing "active, public or financial support" to any candidate other than the one with "Republican" next to his or her name on the ballot.
And you'll obviously have to vomit up all the drinks your friends bought for you while you were inside…
Cornyn says he wants contributions he made from his leadership PAC back, and he says other Florida donors are seeking the same. "I think in addition to seeing his coffers depleted" by refunding contributions, Cornyn says, "his ability to raise money as an independent will be dramatically down."
Fun concert. Can't imagine why Crist would even consider leaving.
Update: Crist left the concert.
Tags: Charlie Crist, Florida, John Cornyn, Republicans, Senate
Jon Stewart Rips Apart Tucker Carlson Yet Again
It's been almost five years since Jon Stewart's famous take-down of Tucker Carlson (and to a lesser extent Paul Begala) on CNN's Crossfire, and many might say Carlson hasn't changed a bit. Well, that's just not fair. As you can see at the 5:12 mark in this clip from last night's Daily Show, Carlson has transformed from a smug, disingenuous, incurious bow-tie-clad buffoon into a smug, disingenuous, incurious, neck-tie-clad buffoon.
The Daily Show airs Monday through Thursday at 11pm / 10c.
Tags: Barack Obama, FEMA, Fox, George W. Bush, Glenn Beck, John Cornyn, Jon Stewart, Mike Huckabee, Orrin Hatch, Steve Doocy, The Daily Show, Tucker Carlson, Video
The NRA Fires Back As Republicans Roll Over for Sonia Sotomayor
Despite all their tough filibustery talk, Senate Republicans yesterday threw in their respective towels, clearing Sonia Sotomayor for a quick confirmation vote before Congress recesses on August 7.
The stink of RINO traitorism hung heavy in the air…
"Your judicial record strikes me as pretty much in the mainstream of judicial decision-making," said Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas. Added Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C.: "You have, as a judge, been generally in the mainstream."
Oh really? Because that is the exact opposite of what scientific research says. When was the last time John Cornyn and Lindsey Grahamnesty set foot in mainstream America, anyway? Well, take heart, Mainstream-Americans. Someone's on your side…
From the outset, the National Rifle Association has respected the confirmation process and hoped for mainstream answers to bedrock questions. Unfortunately, Judge Sotomayor's judicial record and testimony clearly demonstrate a hostile view of the Second Amendment and the fundamental right of self-defense guaranteed under the U.S. Constitution.
And so the NRA will not be voting for this terrible Constitution-hating judge.
Unless, of course, she proves her commitment to the Second Amendment by making good on her threat to shoot Tom Coburn.
Tags: Guns, John Cornyn, Lindsey Graham, NRA, Sonia Sotomayor, Tom Coburn


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By Jocelyn Pedersen
The Norman Transcript
NORMAN — The Noble Public Library 204 N. 5th St., has announced activities for February. Free computer classes are available at 1 p.m. on Mondays for adults ages 18 and older.
Classes will be as follows: Feb. 11, Intro. to Internet; Feb. 18, Intro. to Email; Feb. 25, Intro. to Microsoft Word.
Homework helpers for children ages 6-12 will be at 3:30 p.m. most Mondays and Wednesdays, and 3:30 p.m.
Thursdays have been set aside for Thursday Thing.
At 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, preschoolers are invited to attend Make-n-Take on Tuesday, Success by Six Preschool story time on Feb. 19, and Magic of Music for Little Ones on Feb. 26.
At 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays, the Noble After School Group, or T.A.G., will meet. This group is for all ages.
At 6 p.m. Monday, the library will offer a weaving class.
The Noble Readers Book Discussion group will meet 1 p.m. Thursday.
All day Health and Hearts is scheduled for Saturday.
The Business for Breakfast group will meet at 8:15 a.m. Feb. 26.
Job Seeker Skills is slated for 6:30 p.m. Feb 25 and 28.
For more information about the library's programs, call 872-5713 or visit the website www.justsoyouknow.us/
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Medical marijuana is coming to Massachusetts. The question is: where?
The medical marijana ballot initiative that passed in Tuesdays election with 63 percent voter approval means that up to 35 medical marijuana dispensaries can open up in the state in 2013.
The new law goes into effect Jan. 1, but requires rules and regulations be set up by the Department of Public Health.
Some towns and cities, such as Quincy, reportedly are already trying to line up regulations that would keep dispensaries out of their municipalities, which have proved troublesome in some of the nine states where medical marijuana dispensaries have been legal.
Based on size, county seat, and demographics, there are a number of likely locations for marijuana dispensaries in Eastern Massachusetts, according to a report on MassRealEstateLawBlog.com
- Boston, Roxbury/Dorchester/Mattapan, South Boston (Suffolk County)
- Cambridge, Lowell, Framingham, Marlborough (Middlesex County)
- Lawrence, Salem, Peabody, Lynn (Essex County)
- Dedham, Brookline (Norfolk County)
- Brockton, Plymouth (Plymouth County)
- Taunton, New Bedford (Bristol County)
- Worcester (Worcester County)
What do you think? Is this a classic case of NIMBY (fine, but Not In My Back Yard)? Or do medical marijuana dispensaries really not make sense in your town, but they're fine somewhere else — and if so, why?


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This important handbook provides a comprehensive, authoritative review of achievement motivation and establishes the concept of competence as an organizing framework for the field. The editors synthesize diverse perspectives on why and how individuals are motivated in school, work, sports, and other settings. Written by leading investigators, chapters reexamine central constructs in achievement motivation; explore the impact of developmental, contextual, and sociocultural factors; and analyze the role of self-regulatory processes. Focusing on the ways in which achievement is motivated by the desire to experience competence and avoid experiencing incompetence, the volume integrates disparate theories and findings and sets forth a coherent agenda for future research.


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Now you, too, can be a craft bartender. Well, sort of. You can definitely learn the ins and outs while enjoying the ambience of my favorite bar.
They're calling it the Tonic On Fourth Cocktails and Spirits Club, but basically it's a set of classes. (You can sign up for each class individually.) It includes a hands‐on class curriculum, all taught by my favorite mixologist (ok, excluding Molly) Josh Durr. The first class, Bartending 101, looks to be similar to the excellent class I took from Josh back in December. The classes will prove to be both educational and fun, and will be geared for both the novice and advanced.
Why are they offering these? Basically they want everyone to enjoy a classic cocktail – whether at their bar or in your own home. The way I see it, the more people who understand a good cocktail, the more bartenders will have to start making an excellent Manhattan.
The Tonic on Fourth Cocktails and Spirits Club will offer courses twice a month beginning February 25, 2010 from 5:30‐8:00pm. The first class of each month will be part of the Bartending Series, rotating series levels each month. The second class of the month will focus on more specific topics, drilling down into things like those homemade tinctures and bitters with which I'm so taken.
The upcoming classes, all of which run from 5:30 – 8:30 pm, include
You can purchase your spot through TicketDerby.com under the heading "Tonic Cocktail School."
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The dominant feature of Akira is a striking, white stone Buddha statue that is visible from across the street. It is set against a dark, floor-to-ceiling fountain, upon a small koi pond, and at the threshold of a long hallway that connects the front dining room and the rear hibachi kitchen.
This is the true gatekeeper of the restaurant, even set against the back wall of the main dining room; but it's more than that. It's the first clue into the mind of chef-owner Ming "Frank" Zheng, the man who is bringing the third of his South Jersey hibachi-sushi locations to Haddon Avenue.
"It's all about the Buddha," Zheng said. "It's Zen, it is comfortable, peaceful, relaxing. This is my style. I choose the color and I play around with the lighting."
He's not kidding, either. The ceilings are adorned with custom-made chandeliers. The walls change from speckled, translucent glass to flagstone and tile to bamboo runners behind which color-changing LEDs are submerged.
Offsetting the bright colors are deep leather seats and dark wooden tables. In the back, the hibachi room is a combination of gold and green with red accents and portraits of the Buddha.
And with a flick of the switch, Zheng can make the lights dance, shifting the mood for any occasion.
"We have special music and laser lighting and special candles for birthdays," he said. "We do a lot of parties."
Tasting the flavors this week
There's a few coming up this week, in fact. Akira opens its doors to the public with a soft launch and tasting begins at lunchtime on Wednesday, Dec. 19. Guests are invited to stop by and sample hors d'oeuvres from 1 to 3 p.m.
"We're going to make some dishes right on the sushi bar, and the chef's going to cook on the grill," Zheng said. "Basically, people will be coming in and taking a look around the restaurant."
The action continues all day on Thursday, Dec. 20, and for lunch on Friday, Dec. 21, when Zheng is offering guests 30 percent off their total bill.
After that, Akira will have its grand opening, all-you-can-eat party on Friday from 7 p.m. to midnight. Tickets are $30, purchasable at the Akira Voorhees location. Space is limited to about 100 people, and Zheng estimates that about half the tickets are already sold.
The menu will include items from the hibachi and sushi bar; everything from lobster and scallops, to chicken and steak. Beverages will be served and BYOB is permitted.
Zheng says the cuisine at Akira is based around Pacific dishes, in which sushi and hibachi feature prominently. He promises "lots of special rolls," including the yellowtail jalapeño sushi, for which Akira has become known at its other locations, and carrying fish by season. The Spanish mackerel that is in season right now is only available three months out of the year, he said. ("Winter time is the best time to have seafood because the fish is fat.")
'All about the quality'
"Akira is all about the quality," Zheng promises. "We carry steak, shrimp, lobster, file mignon, t-bone, lamb chop; certified Angus beef. We use the best salmon. We do have vegetarian dishes and a vegetable sushi entrée."
The restaurant is named "Akira" after the Japanese word for "sunrise." Zheng founded the original location in Manhattan in 2001 with two other partners—three sons. The events of 9/11 forced them out of Manhattan, and he came to Mt. Laurel, Moorestown and Voorhees before Collingswood.
Although Italian reigns in Collingswood, Asian cuisine is making a push. In the past year, Indiya and Fusion Bay have opened, and another Indian restaurant is due to open next year. There are no other hibachi restaurants in town, and only a few serve sushi—Woksabi, Chow's, Sushi Lin—but Zheng knows that to be in the conversation, his food is going to be compared with the fare at Sagami.
"Everybody knows about Sagami, absolutely," he said, "but my style is totally different. We keep the traditional, we know the basic overlay; we do a lot on top of that.
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Tim Wise on Racism
Posted by: Bruce Robinson on Apr 14, 2010
Racism will remain an ugly subtext in American culture, says writer Tim Wise (below), until we can collectively bring the subject out of the shadows and talk about it honestly.
Before America, as a society, can fully acknowledge and embrace the racial differences within, Wise contends we will need to recognize the ways in which white privilege has been empowered by the government. The backlash against the welfare programs of the past 40 years, he says, are a sad indicator of how far away such acceptance still lies.
One of the curious aspects of racist behavior, in Wise's analysis, is how bigotry can lead people to act against the own best interests, out of fear those actions would also benefit the people they disparage.


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Federal prosecutors filed criminal information in the case against Jesse Jackson Jr. Friday afternoon in U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., accusing the ex-congressman of spending $750,000 in campaign funds on memorabilia, furs, gold watches and other extravagances.
In Case 1:13-cr-00058-RLW, the United States of America vs. Jesse Jackson Jr., he faces charges of conspiracy, false statements, mail fraud and wire fraud, and the government is seeking forfeiture of assets.
His wife is charged with filing false income tax returns.
Jackson's lawyers negotiated a plea deal for him. Read the federal document for a full list of goods the feds want the Jacksons to turn over.


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Report: Chiefs land former Jets RB Jones
The Chiefs have found the big, powerful back they were searching for, signing Thomas Jones to a two-year, $5 million contract on Tuesday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Report: Chiefs re-sign WR Chambers
The Chiefs re-signed WR Chris Chambers, an unrestricted free agent, to a three-year contract on Monday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The deal is reportedly worth $15 million, with $5.9 million guaranteed.
Pioli, Haley both looking for improvement from Bowe
While speaking to the media at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Chiefs general manager Scott Pioli and head coach Todd Haley each addressed a host of topics, but both were asked about one player in particular: WR Dwayne Bowe.
Chiefs re-sign WR Copper
The Chiefs have re-signed WR Terrance Copper, the team announced Saturday.
Chiefs sign Vrabel to extension
The Chiefs announced Thursday that they have signed OLB Mike Vrabel to a contract extension. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
AFC West team needs
The trade of Brandon Marshall has left the Broncos with a huge hole to fill at wide receiver. PFW continues its series examining the needs of each team with a look at the AFC West.
Chiefs pick up Palko
The Chiefs further bolstered their quarterback stable on Wednesday, signing free-agent Tyler Palko.
Chiefs cut WR Darling, RB Savage
The Chiefs announced on Wednesday that they have released WR Devard Darling and RB Dantrell Savage.
Haley: Weis will run 'our' playbook
Charlie Weis is coming to Kansas City, but he won't be bringing his playbook with him.
Pioli: Coaching chemistry critical to Chiefs' success
Before the Chiefs embark on free agency or the draft process in 2010, they are already well ahead of where they were a year ago in the mind of general manager Scott Pioli.
Chiefs hire new strength coach and director of football administration
The Chiefs announced Thursday that they have hired Mike Clark as their strength and conditioning coach and Trip MacCracken as the team's director of football administration.
Chiefs release Goff, re-sign Gutierrez, Smith
The Chiefs announced on Wednesday that the club has released veteran OG Mike Goff. The Chiefs also re-signed QB Matt Gutierrez and RB Kolby Smith.
Chiefs finalize coaching staff with three hires
The Chiefs announced Monday that they have finalized their coaching staff for the 2010 season, hiring Bernie Parmalee, Emmitt Thomas and Otis Smith.
Chiefs further shake up coaching staff
The Chiefs have officially let go of defensive coordinator Clancy Pendergast and also announced other changes to their coaching staff late Thursday.
Age aside, Chiefs may push to keep WR Chambers
While it was thought a couple of months back that there wasn't much chance the Chiefs would retain 31-year-old WR Chris Chambers in 2010, the stretch run of the '09 season might have changed their mind.
Johnson will play Sunday.||||||| The Kansas City linebacker hurt his ankle in their preseason finale.
Johnson has signed a restricted free agent tender and will remain with the Kansas City Chiefs.||||||| Johnson was the Chiefs' first-round pick out of Texas in 2005. But early last season, for reasons he said were never fully explained by the coaching staff, Johnson was moved to part-time duty. Johnson had a key sack of Ben Roethlisberger in a victory over Pittsburgh, and he returned two interceptions for touchdowns in a 44-24 victory over Denver in the season finale.
Johnson, who has played only sparingly the last five games, returned to practice Wednesday and said that he will play Sunday.||||||| Getting its surest tackler back will be a big boost for a defense that got embarrassed in a 31-28 overtime loss last week at Cleveland.
Johnson is expected to be available for the Chiefs' game on Sunday at Cleveland, according to kcchiefs.com.||||||| The linebacker was used sparingly in the team's 19-10 win over Denver on Thursday and he is expected to be back to full health after suffering an ankle injury on Nov. 5 at St. Louis. Johnson's return bolsters the Kansas City defense with a linebacker that had 49 tackles, 4 1-2 sacks and two forced fumbles in nine games.
Johnson is listed as out with an ankle injury for the Chiefs' contest against Oakland on Sunday. The linebacker missed last Sunday's 13-10 loss to Miami with the injury.||||||| Johnson has 49 tackes and 4 1-2 sacks with one fumble recovery in eight games this season. Keyaron Fox replaced him in the lineup against the Dolphins and is expected to do so again versus the Raiders.


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You Guessed it!
We are expecting! Yup, that's the big Riley family news. I'm 18 weeks and feeling great! Due October 22. We have been sitting on the news for a while because we had a misscarriage this last October (another blog post entirely) but things seem to be going really well and baby is healthy and kicking! We have been trying to tell Henry about the new baby but so far he is just really interested in belly buttons and not babies. I can't wait to see him interact with a sibling. He is going to make this very interesting for sure! We are over the moon excited to be a family of four!


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Over the past 70 years Long Island Builders Institute (LIBI), a non-profit organization, has made Long Island a better place to live. The organization includes over 500 members who represent, "commercial, residential, multi-families, rental buildings as well as general contractors" in order to better serve Long Island.
LIBI strives to create a balance between the economy, environment and development opportunities for all communities and all residents. For example, Long Island Home Builders Care Development Corp (LIHBCDC), a branch of LIBI's not-for-profit Charitable Arms, builds new homes at a substantially reduced rate for Veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.
Donations by "Suffolk County, private donors, local municipalities and members of LIBI," make LIHBCDC's Building New Home for Returning Veterans program, possible. Thanks to the generous contributions of land and dollars, plus reduced charges of materials and labor, these homes can be awarded to selected veteran applicants with an affordable price tag.
In 2011, the first new home within the New Home for Returning Veterans program was built for retired veteran, Sergeant Omar Domenech after land was donated to LIHBCDC. LIBI members worked together to turn this generous dream into a reality and have continued to push forward with the cause by completing their second home for Sergeant Ryan Donnelly.
To learn more about LIBI and the many services they provide, be sure to attend Superstorm Resource Expo, presented by Long Island Builders Institute, on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at the Hyatt Regency Long Island in Hauppauge.
For more information regarding the show, visit http://www.libi.org or Superstorm Resource Expo at Facebook.com.
While your there, don't forget to look for the LIBI seal of approval on a LIBI approved professional!


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Channel 4 Countdown presenter and best selling author Carol Vorderman presents this version of the addictive and challenging puzzle craze that has swept the globe. Sudoku challenges you to fill in the missing numbers in a 9x9 grid. It's a game of reasoning, that doesn't require calculating or special math skills � but instead focuses on concentration and brain power. Let Carol take you step-by-step via live action video explaining the methods of Sudoku and revealing her handy hints so that you too can become a Sudoku master. If you feel you've mastered the methods of Sudoku then the game will allow you to lay down the gauntlet and challenge her to the ultimate Sudoku showdown. Also features are multiplayer gaming and several different modes of play.
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DARIEN: "Both parties have plenty of blame both in Hartford, and nationally. I usually get involved in these discussions when I see that there is some kind of blanket condemnation of Democrats, when Republicans have been just as bad. Look at the amount of spending increases under Reagan, Bush I and II, all of whom grew the size of Government. Ironically, the President that comes closest to doing what the Tea Party wanted was President Clinton, who actually had four surpluses in a row. The bottom line for me is that we MUST get away from the angry and polarizing politics and work together, or things will just get worse. We need to have a middle in the political spectrum and many solutions will require compromise." wrote this in response to a post by "Local Voices" blogger Sen. Bob Duff about .
NEW CANAAN: "More government intervention...Ugh....why not require a lifeguard for every pool owner since we know deaths have occurred there as well? Hey, why not require fireproof aprons for bar-b-ques while you're at it? How about requiring a 'nanny cam' in every home that hires a babysitter? Could government just please stay out of my life? Really!" wrote this in response to news that the Public Safety and Security Committee approved a bill that would require _
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CARRBORO — The owners of Nice Price Books say slumping sales and readers' changing tastes are forcing them to close a local store after 26 years.
The store's last day will be March 10, co-owner Cindy Kamoroff said. Until then, everything is on sale as they try to liquidate about 70,000 books, albums, videos and other items crowding the store, she said. Nice Price Books stores in Durham and Raleigh will remain open, she said.
"Over time, because of the competition and establishment of Amazon, the prices of used materials have just gone down and down, so we have to sell a lot more just to be even with what we used to do. It's not like our overhead goes down," Kamoroff said.
Sales have taken a roughly 40 percent hit from online stores and customers switching to e-readers, Kamoroff said. Even the store started selling some items through Amazon, because it has a wider audience and they can charge more, she said.
"People should know if they want cultural institutions to survive, they have to support them," she said.
The final blow was the construction of a Hampton Inn at 300 East Main, which closed the sidewalk from downtown Carrboro to the store for nearly a year, she said. Shoppers were reluctant to cross the street two or three times and navigate the complex East Main-West Rosemary-West Franklin intersection to get there, she said.
That cost them another 20 percent to 30 percent in sales, Kamoroff said.
Carrboro Planning Director Trish McGuire said the town contacted the developers of 300 East Main in December. They could have reopened the sidewalk temporarily but decided against it to avoid another closure while building new sidewalks, she said.
Kamoroff and her husband Barry Blanchette opened the Carrboro location in 1986 in the space now occupied by Cat's Cradle at 300 E. Main St.
In 1992, they moved the store to a former millhouse at the corner of Boyd and East Main streets. They now have seven part-time employees, she said.
The bookstore has been one place their customers could find unusual or obscure books, from how to wear traditional Nairobian clothing to a 50-year-old pamphlet about Japan, Kamoroff said.
"That's one thing that's great about this community, because there are a lot of people who are well-traveled, who have lived all over the place. It's a fairly mobile community, because it is an academic community. People bring in all kinds of weird stuff," she said.
The store also became a repository of residents' stories.
Behind the counter, Kamoroff keeps a photo album labeled "Found at Nice Price." Inside, the staff preserves memories that book owners tucked away or forgot, from a black-and-white family photo of a toddler banging on drums to a faded plane ticket from India and an autographed photo of Siegfried and Roy. Other pages hold daily minutiae – out-of-date prescriptions, appointment reminders and receipts.
Another book holds the colorful stories that Robert Harman – the self-dubbed "King of Carrboro" – told to staff about his adventures, she said. Harman, a well-known local figure, was killed in a 2011 accident.
Carrboro's interesting people and the regular shoppers – about 80 percent of their customers – are what she'll miss, Kamoroff said.
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Niagara coach Chris Casey has landed his first recruit as he strives to stablize a Niagara basketball program that continues to be hit by defections.
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Davis played his junior and seniors seasons under Jason Polykoff, now the coach at Penn. He's hailed as an all-around talent much like Green in that he uses size and strength to his advantage, has point guard instincts and can score off the dribble. Davis said in an interview last week with cityofbasketballlove.com that the chance to step in and play right away made Niagara an attractive proposition.
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Apple expected to announce iPad-optimized textbooks at education event this Thursday
At Thursday's education event, Apple is expected to announce textbooks in partnerships with publishers such as Pearson, McGraw-Hill, and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, that are optimized for the iPad and encourage student interaction.
When Apple introduced the iPad a couple of years ago, one of the product's promises was that it could change the classroom experience. Founder Steve Jobs told biographer Walter Isaacson that he wanted to transform the textbook industry by hiring writers to create digital versions and making them a feature of the iPad.
As an educator, this makes me very excited. Many changes need to be made in education, and interactive iPad-optimized textbooks will not only be a fantastic learning tool, but also add some excitement and enjoyment to the learning process which is half the battle, for students and teachers alike.
Additionally, textbooks are outrageously expensive, so I hope Apple is also worked out an agreement with publishers to make iPad-optimized textbooks more affordable.
Apple's education event will be held on Thursday, January 19, in New York City.
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They need to be considerably cheaper and widely adopted, otherwise I fear this whole endeavor will fall flat. I have a feeling that colleges that are using textbooks as a nice chunk of revenue will resist this tooth and nail. My college already uses a growing number of school specific versions of textbooks that are only available through the campus bookstore, which makes comparison shopping virtually impossible. I just don't see them taking on something that would disrupt that stream of income. I fear that this has become such a reliable source of easy money that any advances that could potentially lower textbook costs and benefit students will be shunned and avoided because it cuts into their profits.
I agree with you about university specific textbooks, as I had a number of professors that wrote their own books and use only those. This could work for books used in core classes, but I can't see a way that all books would be offered.
I agree this is a very exciting prospect. And, yes, the textbooks would need to be cheaper, especially after students spend $499 to buy an iPad so they can use them. Don't classes need uniformity? So every student would need an iPad.
Teacher- Why didn't you finish your homework?
Student- My iPad was stolen.
While it would be very nice just for not having to carry a heavy load, theft might rise because everyone does want an iPad.
Schools and universities are the true decision makers and they will be watching closely because tablets can be more than just text books.
Apple has a handicap because they didn't yet release a docking station that could make the Ipad a thin client, saving schools the expense to buy desktop computers alltogether. Also, not sure the closed architecture will appeal universities who have IT students that will want to do some programming exercises and need a Mac to do so if Ipad is chosen.
But to the advantage of Apple, security and porn-free content are major concerns in the education context and iOS is doing well.
You would think while talking about this they will announce the iPad 3. The retina display displaying these textbooks would look amazing.
I could picture textbooks being a rental system. You pay for having the textbook for a few months and then it's not available anymore. That way students don't have in needed textbooks forever and the company's are happy they get to charge a fee over and over again
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