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Waiting for Superman the Movie
Waiting for Superman is a documentary about the schools in the United States. The filmmaker is a liberal who felt guilty about sending his child to a private school, since liberals are staunch supporters of public school teachers unions.
Truth be told, the majority of liberals who can afford private schools send their children to them, while voicing the greatness of the public school system for everybody else. Our filmmaker decided to investigate the schools because he wasn't sure why he didn't trust the public schools with his own child, or if his wariness of them was well-founded.
The result is Waiting for Superman, an extraordinary experience for the viewer. As a side bar, the first scene shows an elementary teacher asking children for a good example of early environmentalism, caring for the earth. The correct answer, the one that brings praise gushing forth from the teacher, is "the white settlers polluted the land and the Native Americans cleaned up their mess."
In a word: No. Since 1971, public schools have increased their spending per student by more than double—in constant dollars. But the public schools have not only shown no improvement, results have gotten worse.
Among 8th graders, only 21 percent are proficient at grade level in math; only 27.5 percent proficient in reading. 2,000 high schools in the nation—8 percent of all of them—are described as nothing more than dropout factories.
The worst schools in the United States? In our nation's capital, of course. Washington, D.C., is also the system with the most minority students and the most progressive city government. Grade point averages in DC drop two whole points between 5th and 7th grade.
Waiting for Superman highlights one 97 block area served by a Los Angeles High School with the highest dropout rate in the country. In the last 40 years, 20,000 have graduated high school in this area while 40,000 dropped out. Most drop out before the 10th grade.
These kids enter into high school reading at a 2nd grade level on average. Improper English is encouraged: "Let me axe you sumptin';" "I cries when I sees it," "He be shootin' good today." Black teachers see this as thumbing the nose at the white power system in America—a good thing.
The area is full of young people with no education, no diploma, no skills, and no aspirations. School is not considered important.
Then consider that 68 percent of prison inmates are high school dropouts. And it costs society (taxpayers) $33,000 a year to house, guard, and feed them. For that same amount of money—based on an average prison term of four years—each of them could have attended private schools for 13 years (@$8300 per year). Why don't we do that? The teachers unions—and their lackeys, progressive legislators— won't allow it.
Waiting for Superman claims that a bad teacher can set back a student an entire year. A good teacher will teach 150 percent of the curriculum during a year, but a bad teacher will only get through 50 percent of the curriculum. Students with high performing teachers learn three times as much in a school year but both teachers get paid the same. They get paid equally as a sop to Marxism, the prevailing ideology of the teachers unions.
In 1991, a public school classroom in Milwaukee was secretly videotaped by a student. It shows the kids shooting craps during class, while the teacher reads the newspaper. After this hit the news, the principle decided to fire the teacher. He was soon forced to rehire him by the teachers union, with back pay. The teacher was guaranteed a job for life and could not be fired under the collective bargaining contract. "Collective" was a favorite word of Marx, Lenin, Stalin, and Mao.
The teachers unions are the largest political campaign contributors in the United States. They donated 55 million dollars in the last election, over 90 percent of it to candidates of the Democratic Party. In other words, all Americans of all political persuasions pay the teacher salaries, out of which are deducted union dues that only support one political party. It must be great to have your campaigns financed by your political enemies.
It is widely felt that the biggest obstacle to improving schools is the teachers unions. They will not allow schools to distinguish between teachers, except by seniority. Great teachers can in no wise be rewarded. All comrades must be paid the same. Anybody with any sense knows this is a disincentive to hard work.
Waiting for Superman reveals something known in the public schools as the "Dance of the Lemons;" also called "Pass the Trash," and "The Turkey Trot." Principals have teachers who are known to everybody to be "lemons" (a defective teacher) but there is no "lemon law" for teachers. Quite the opposite, they can't be fired. All that can be done with them is to pass them on to another school. So, principals trade lemons, "I'll take yours, if you'll take mine."
Some districts put their lousy teachers in "rubber rooms." This means that they sit and do nothing all day while drawing full salary. Even though the taxpayers must pay them, it is better not to have them in a classroom. The process of firing a teacher takes three years, even for gross sexual violations, snorting cocaine in the classroom, sleeping through class, or missing 74 days of work.
Teachers in New York City alone are paid $100,000,000 for doing nothing because they are a danger to students but can't be fired. This is the true purpose of unions: to protect the worst employees. No star employee needs a union in any field. On the contrary, she is feted and fought over by competitors.
One study mentioned shows that if the worst 10 percent of teachers were fired tomorrow, America would have public schools second to none in the world the next day—but teachers unions won't allow it. In Illinois, out of 876 school districts only 61 have ever tried to fire a teacher. 38 were successful.
One out of 57 doctors in America lost their license last year. One out of every 97 lawyers was disbarred last year. Only one out of 2500 teachers lost their jobs. Imagine if every job in America was guaranteed for life and no one could be fired. That is the Marxist dream. Professional baseball hitters could hit .100 year after year and still be guaranteed a spot on the team.
Waiting for Superman focuses on Charter Schools. Catholic Schools and other Christian Schools are not mentioned—even though they far outperform unionized public schools for half the money.
The Charter Schools featured have had successes that are jaw-dropping. They only have room for so many children and must conduct public lotteries among applicants. Harlem Success Academy had 790 applicants and 42 slots. Many Charter Schools insist on official school uniforms for the children.
The documentary highlights reformers such as Geoffrey Canada, Harlem Parents United, The New Teacher Project, and StudentsFirst.
KIPP LA Schools sends 90 percent of its low-income graduates on to college—over four times the rate of the public schools. There are now 82 KIPP schools; all in bad neighborhoods.
There are also Seed Schools sprouting up that have been amazingly successful by removing the students from their home environment and having them live at the school—a boarding school for disadvantaged children. They allow no television or video games on campus; they hold classes seven days a week.
We know how these non-union schools achieve such incredible success, but the teachers unions say NO!
Waiting for Superman investigates the case of Michelle Rhee, former chancellor of the District of Columbia Public Schools. Rhee posits that the 14,000 School Boards in the United States have their hands tied by the teachers unions and a vast bureaucracy.
Michelle Rhee had made clear progress in the Public Schools of Washington, D.C., though she ran up against constant opposition from teachers unions. She sought to purge the schools of incompetent teachers and principals. Previous administrations had hired a huge number of black "teachers" just because they were black. Many did not even have the proper teaching certificates.
The Washington, D.C. schools were spending the 3rd most of any schools in the nation but only 8 percent of 8th graders could do math at grade level. The school district also had twice the national average of classroom space. Rhee closed 24 schools that were under enrolled. She also announced new programs, specifically with more Art and Music.
Michelle Rhee tried to change the way teachers were compensated. She thought the key was to get rid of tenure—a guarantee of a teaching job for life regardless of performance. She offered the teachers union $122,000 per teacher if they would relinquish lifelong tenure. They were making $74,000 at the time. Startlingly, the teachers union refused to allow their members to even vote on the package, saying "We are against it because it divides people."
Michelle Rhee was shouted down in public meetings. Waiting for Superman shows black teachers protesting her proposal with signs that say her ideas are racist. They believe they have a right to these jobs. Michelle Rhee resigned.
California colleges must accept a third of all high school graduates. 55 percent of them must have taxpayer funded remedial classes because they cannot do college level work.
Bill Gates has to hire foreign workers since he cannot find enough intelligent Americans who can do the work he requires.
Once upon a time parents would pay high mortgages just to live near good schools. Social Engineering called Busing largely put an end to that. Schools got worse.
America had the best Public Schools in the world, and the brightest children, until the 1970s. Ten Presidents and 100 Nobel Prize Winners graduated from Public Schools in the United States.
Today, our schools are 25th in math, 21st in science, and 23rd overall out of 29 advanced countries. Tellingly, on an international math test American high school students finished last but the test included the question, "How well do you think you performed?" and on that question the American students were first. The "self-esteem" movement has created kids who think they are first when they are last.
What changed in the 1970s? Having attended public schools, and having had three children graduate from public school decades after me, I can tell you the answer to that question. When I went to public schools, the focus was on English, Math, Science, History, Vocational Classes, and Physical Fitness. The focus today is on Multiculturalism, Tolerance, Social Justice, Inclusiveness, and Political Correctness. It is on implanting "right-thoughts" as perceived by Radical Progressives who run the teachers unions and the schools—not on learning.
I don't understand how you use that liberal label. It's what I consider myself even though I totally agree with everything else you've written here. Something is seriously wrong with with understanding what any of those labels mean anymore. Peace!! Tom
Hi James. I must say right off, I was a bit put off by the "liberal Jew" remark. But aside from that this was a great Hub. I am offended that we as a society care so little that our education system is so dramatically flawed. What is worse is when I watch the news and hear journalists, who are supposed to be college educated, speaking incorrect English. This drives me nuts. I find it in movies as well and frankly yes, I am that annoying person that constantly corrects people. Sometimes those closest to me do it before I can. I love that they are aware of it.
Education begins at home though. Didn't they say this years ago? My grandmother taught me to write and add before I ever got to school. I teach my children with converstion, museums, all forms of art, plays, books, etc. (my oldest son is one person who often corrects his own english before I can).
Due to bullying I took my younger son out of public school and put him into a private school. The public school had no bullying policy and kept blaming my son for acting so strongly against the bullies. They kept putting it on him. The psychologist THEY insisted he see told me to "get him out of that hostile environment". Public schools, even in wealthy areas, are lacking in many ways. Teachers out here ARE overpaid and unions, while once useful in protecting workers now abuse the system. But lets face it, we can rage and rage while our children come in behind third world countries in education and nothing is going to change because Americans are over-whelmed with worry about how to attain more stuff. They don't have time for this nonsense.
One of the most enthusiastic proponents of 'free' public education was Karl Marx because he saw that it was the perfect indoctrination center for gullible young people. It's no coincidence that so many teachers and teachers' organizations are leftists. And not coincidently, real education in our schools is blatantly being sacrificed for leftist indoctrination. Our kids know how to put on a condom but they can't read the instructions on the label.
I support getting rid of all government run schools and replacing them with voucher supported privately owned and run schools competing for students on the open market.
Great Hub James.
As usual you nailed it. This issue encapsulates the hypocrisy of the liberal argument, liberals send their children to private schools while voicing the greatness of the public school system for everybody else. Obama preaches share the misery while he and Michelle my Belle live the life of Entitlement!
In any complex system it is all aspects that make the whole. To say that any one aspect is to blame is an oversimplification at the very least.
Hi James, it's been a while. I just saw the movie, and you drove the point home with this hub. Hope you've been great. Love in Christ Pam.
I watched the movie and to be quite honest I hadn't seen the previews so I was expecting something completely different though I was surprised to find it was pretty interesting. My opinion is it isn't the schools thats the root of the problem its the attitude of the average American(teachers children parents) education is taken for granted and thought of a chore rather than a privilege. While there is always going to be people in the world like that now days. I also think that teachers shouldn't be allowed pension until after at least 5 years and an evaluation.
Wow! A Hub after my own heart. Milton Friedman once said "Public schools should be allowed to exist, but they should be forced to compete with private schools on equal footing through a voucher system." And I agree with that. Because that alone would give the teachers unions one less leg to stand on. And as far as the 1970 era and beyond class room learning is concerned. Well, I was part of that era, and "I don't no nut'n".
James, a stunning expose of the whole sick regime of mediocre and liberal thought.
To ensure a controlled and subservient nation, first strangle individuality and free speech.
Greta hub, voted up and sent out to my list.
Hi James, I think getting rid of all government run schools and replacing them with supported privately owned and run schools would help,also i think the values that this country was built on should be brought back into the schools to teach these kids these types of values and give them pride in who they are and where they are from . I also think all the teachers should be evaluated yearly, would help to weed out the bad ones .
Awesome hub thumbs up !!!
James this one is a GRAND SLAM! Again, just plain common sense dictates what should be done to fix this problem. This one should be read by all! I am here to say that Any democrat who thinks we do not have a problem here should hang their head in shame.
It is time for Americans to take this country back James....Thanks for this hub. I am passing this link along to others to read.
Great piece, and most timely. I experienced public education in the 60's and 70's; I'm glad I went through it then when it was still pretty good.
Great post. I think you should submit it to the op ed page in as many newspapers as you can, while the topic is hot.
A kid can get a good education in public school if they have great parenting at home. Since that's not the case in a huge segment of our society, I'm not sure how to fix the problem. No type of school will ever compensate for complacent parenting, however, not being able to fire crappy teachers is a travesty. Great, thought-provoking hub....
Great Hub James, but why wouldn't it be coming from you. And so many good replies, its' a subject that we will debate as long as we have this situation. Both my sons went through Public Schools, and college...They grew up to be very successful young men. I do feel parents need to be more responsible and take away those darn electronic games and TALK...No one talks anymore...they are too busy Texting!
Quality education is life changing. When I was 14 I won a scholarship to a boarding school (merit based, I took a multiple choice test, wrote an essay, and was interveiwed by the headmaster, the academic dean, the college addmissions officer and two teachers). My essay was about how teachers don't help you learn. This may not have been diplomatic, but I backed up all my points with details. Through my school career thus far I had been relentlessly critisized for being the child of a welfare mother, for reading too much, for not socializing enough. I learned more from my mother than I learned in school - she pretty much taught me to read, and spent what money she had on books for me, plus regularly walked me a couple of miles to the library.
That boarding school changed my life, gave me a vision for the future. They also helped me win a full academic scholarship to a highly competative college. It was the first time I remember adults excited about my intelligence, acting as though it was a good thing - the best thing in the world.
This idea of boarding schools for disadvantaged kids - I'm so for it. You would come out with productive citizens instead of people who don't know how to build a life & instead live day to day or even end up in prison.
I look forward to seeing the movie.
Looking for Superman, is an interesting title, as I believe it is Nietzschean in origin. Nietzsche had to go to private school because the bullies in public school kept picking on him for his literary focus.
Nietzcshe loved liberal Jews, however, so I would question your racist slur, because it's a hate crime.
And quite anti-Semitic...so stop throwing labels, James.
As for collectivism, hmmm, the founding fathers stood together as a collective, as did the twelve disciples as they followed Jesus--soooo, I don't know where you're going with that thought.
As for bad teachers? Move out of Los Angeles and live in Duluth, Minnesota--my kids have and are going through a public school system and graduating at the top of the class--now granted, my children are gifted--oh, and I'm not biased. However, in a class of hundreds my oldest did graduate at the top of his class--so it really doesn't matter. They could call him number one--because that would have made the other graduates feel lesser.
So I get your meaning in this "feel good" school system that America has been handcuffed with.
However, the responsibility still lies on parents and society. We aren't living in a unique time--Bullying has always been around, of course, game boys haven't.
Much of the responsibility has been foisted on teachers, who, if they suck at their jobs, will do a poor job of educating your child.
Conservatism and Liberalism are two sides of the same coin--any extreme is detrimental to a child's education...ergo, the cliché, "all things in moderation."
An individual has to have passion for learning, whatever academic branch he or she wishes to become a student of, and the onus should be place squarely on the guardian, parent, teacher, grandparent, whoever the primary mentor of each child truly is, to discover that niche, that focal branch, that passion.
Blaming ideologies from past Communist fears isn't the answer. Certainly, racial epithets and slurs aren't the answer. "Train up a child in the way that he should go," means the child has a destiny, a "way," a path to follow to love what that individual is genetically born to do.
The Ubermensch may come, we are still waiting, but for the love of your children don't throw the education out with a watered down teacher. Find a better school district for your child.
Hi James, I agree completely with you. Which is why I home-school. PEACE!
James, Hi. This seems to be a subject that thankfully with the protests in Wisconsin in full bloom is quite under discussion.
As I stated in another writing. Yes the scores are down. A lot of this I attributed and still attribute to this challenge is the lack of parental help at home. Parents are too busy to work with their children on things they are having a problem with .....I personally witnessed a really bad situation in MN where a set of parents literally signed the papers for their child to drop out of school and not finish as they did not want 'the hassle" Somehow, I do not feel this is the teachers fault when the parents do not care. I thank God there are some parents who actually are concerned with how much their child learns versus just letting the teachers.
When you and I were growing up, our parents worked with us,I know mine did, and yours most likely also. As far as being liberal or conservative, The issue to me is not so much whether you are one of the above, but how much you personally want your child to be successful in life. This was a great hub...Thanks for writing it1
Very well researched and to the point! Thanks!
James, you mention valid points, but some word choice- questionable.
James, fantastic hub. I think it is awful that we can not get rid of BAD teachers. I went to public school and back then it was a great school. Now days, schools suck!. They are full of violence, some teachers that do not care and parents not doing their part.
James, Another fantastic Hub about a sbuject that should be on all Americans minds these days. I have not seen the movie yet but looking forward to it. You and I went to the same public schools and it was great compared to today. It is a composite problem as someone mentioned earlier but the answer is simple. We just have to put our kids first in our daily lives which in turn will enhance theirs.
Excellent writing, opinions and facts mingle really well together....I enjoyed reading this hub as well as the subsequent comments...I always like reading your articles immensely because you're not afraid to state facts, unpolished to accommodate political correctiveness. Well done!
And as a Canadian, born and bred of the public school system with children of my own in the same, I have to say that substandard teachers and curriculum are everywhere, though as a parent who watches closely what my kids are learning in public school, it seems that their daily school day consists of far less of what I would consider prioritized learning than what I recall learning at their age in school. Internet surfing seems to have taken precedence over grammar, and diplomatic cordiality seems to have become more important than scientific fact.
As usual, gives me a great overview! What can I say? You make me think I'm smarter than I am. Look at my stuff, Lots of new poems, Tell me if they are validas? Latah, good man,,,lily
Even though I have a problem with your word choices, for example: Liberal Jew, I agree 100% with your hub!
Job well done.I agree with you.
I am sorry James...but I must say something to Rand's comment. Rand, I am Jewish, and I did not find James' comments anti Jew, or rascist in any way. I consider James a friend, and I know him to be a friend of Israel, and a good Christian. I can't believe I waded through your murky comments. Seemed like a lot of hot air expelled.
I am so happy for you, that your kids are geniuses, and at the top of their class. You ought to thank the Lord, because many children are developing learning disabilities, just because many of their teachers really don't care. The Riddlin (???), flouride, bogus / poison vaccines, poor dietary standards, and liberal mind rot propaganda, does not help either. Most children need good teachers, and need a little more guidance than your maven quiver.
When my 11 year old son came home with some rubbers, talking about gay marriage, at much to young of an age; I pulled him out of school, and he is now home schooled. I expect that to be made illegal any day now, as 'they' are stealing and polluting the minds and souls of our children
James I just saw the movie the other day and wrote a brief hub about it myself. I did not give out alot of details because I wanted people to watch it and see for themselves what a travesty our current education system is. I felt sadness and anger after this movie and I think those who back the Wisconsin teachers really ought to watch it and find out how their taxes are being wasted. I was angry , sad and somewhat hopeful because people like Michelle Rhee, Geoffrey Canada and a handful of teachers who are not UNION actually care about our kids.
James, I opened your hub, expecting a film review of a new superman movie. Instead of our hero flying through the sky rescuing those in distress, I found myself reading a reasoned account of an educational system that needs serious adjustment. In the UK our system is not perfect; but the government is addressing the issue, just today measures were taken to reduce the time spent on subjects that were of little use: and to encourage professionals to teach young people their vocational skills.
Thank you for this hub. My eldest is training to teach primary (5-11) year olds and I know that she is not being fed mis truths, I start a job in the next few weeks working with adults and parents, to try and identify those parents who have poor literacy skills. In this country we tend to early retire poor teachers.
I commented on Tony0724 hub on same topic and then I saw yours. As I've already stated very interesting and timely hub on such a hot topic given the Wisconsin Teachers Union issue. This however is bigger than Wisconsin. It is of national concern. Overcrowding, minorities, families economic status, bullying all play a part on our childrens learning capabilities. Throw some questionable teachers that know they cant be fired and see how that further weakens our education system. Will be watching this movie soon.
James your right about public schools. I think their pretty much substandard. God Bless You. Thank you for having the courage to say what needs to be said.
James, your article depicts a very dark scene of school in America. And though, most of us send our kids to public schools because we don't have enough money for private ones. Let alone the money we need to send them to college. On one hand we have a public system we no longer trust, on the other hand we have a private system we cannot afford. Non of these two system wants to make concesions, to improve; the public to have better teachers and curriculae, the private - to allow more of our kids to attend. In the end, it is on the kids and their adult life...
But I'm looking forward for the Superman movie.
If it is one thing that this country lakes is the concentration on making our schools better with quality teachers. Like we told our son when he was going though the public schools - You will get out of your education what you put into it...thanks great hub
I would say waiting for superman was one of the best documentary on education system. I seen it last year http://www.moviesfunzone.com/download-waiting-for-... and was really impressive. I would suggest to each child watch it once.
James.. great hub.. terrific film! As a former public school teacher -- I can attest to the issues raised in Waitng for Superman. The system is broken and sadly our children are the ones that suffer.
James, a subject near and dear to my heart since I've been involved with education, both private and public for most of my life. I can remember my then 5-year-old son coming home from kindergarten on Martin Luther King's birthday, I asked him what he did at school that day and he told me they had learned about Martin Luther King. I asked him what they had learned, hoping he would talk about peaceful resolution of issues, equality, etc. Instead he said, "We learned that Martin Luther King was black and he was shot and killed by a white man." Years after the event and we still couldn't get the big picture...
Look forward to seeing what they say about the Charter schools. Thanks for looking
"Education is the most powerful ally of Humanism, and every American public school is a school of Humanism. What can the theistic Sunday Schools, meeting for an hour once a week, and teaching only a fraction of the children, do to stem the tide of a five-day program of humanistic teaching?"
In the January/February 1983 issue of The Humanist magazine, a young scholar by the name of John J. Dunphy expressed the aim of humanists in education with these very blunt words:
"I am convinced that the battle for humankind's future must be waged and won in the public school classroom by teachers who correctly perceive their role as the proselytizers of a new faith: a religion of humanity that recognizes and respects that spark of what theologians call divinity in every human being. These teachers must embody the same selfless dedication as the most rabid fundamentalist preachers, for they will be ministers of another sort, utilizing a classroom instead of a pulpit to convey humanist values in whatever subject they teach, regardless of educational level -- preschool day care or large state university. The classroom must and will become an arena of conflict between the old and the new -- the rotting corpse of Christianity, together with its adjacent evils and misery, and the new faith of humanism, resplendent in its promise of a world in which the never-realized Christian ideal of "love thy neighbor" will finally be achieved."
If you are a humanist (which IS a religion and certainly is the religion of the West today) then public schools the way they are today should be of little concern. They are doing exactly what they set out to achieve. Teaching a religion, and that means dumbing down both the consciences and the intelligences of children sent to them. If you are a Bible believer then public schools are the enemies territory. I have no understanding of why Christian parents send their kids to them. I have even less understanding of why Christians teach in them. In some parts of the world Christians are being persecuted severely because they refuse to send their children to the humanistic public schools. Yet here in the US and even more so in the UK, Christians defend these places? Yet the evidence is surely in favor of the humanists and the socialists. Kids who attend these places ARE indoctrinated and the VAST majority who have believing parents leave the church. We are in a Spiritual battle. And so many Christians are standing on the wrong side of the battle lines. Public schools are not going to be 'reformed'. Tweeked here and there to offer false assurances and hope. But never reformed. They are working PERFECTLY well just as they are.
I never knew about this before. Thanks for share with us. Well done, James. You open my eyes about this movie. Nice review. Rated up!
Excellent hub James, in that it draws attention to the seriousness of the problem (vernacular labels notwithstanding-LOL). A proper education is the key to enlightenment. Everyone wants to blame everyone else for the problems in the system when it is broken. The root does however lie in the homes where the core system of beliefs should originate from, which then can be reinforced to support (or deny) whatever input or learning is received outside in the mainstream world.
On a side note, now they are removing the need for learning hand writing (cursive) in schools. I guess we don't need to learn math either, when machines can do all of these tasks for us.
Organized education has become as effective as organized religion (and we all know where that has gotten our world). Would be nice if we could all just get back to the basics in life and learning. Educators do have a difficult job and it is a noble profession for those that truly have the heart for it.
With peace and blessings... Rev.Ted
Interesting, James. In Australia teachers can be fired. Often, however, parents don't take much of a hand in their own child's education. Discipline is lacking in both school and home resulting in teacher burn-out. After a decade or so of being in a public school a lot of teachers opt out for more sane employment. Children tend to understand very early that there is little a teacher can really do to them. for them or with them when they muck up in class. They know their rights all too well.
JAMES! It is very worrying for parents with young children in the school system. My kids have been in both private and public schools. The other day my so came home and said he was bored and he was learning the same things he learned at age 7 in England when we lived there a few years ago. He is now eleven years old! Not sure what the right answer is? I'm working on it now.....the whole thing gives me the creeps. G
Awesome!!! We were talking about this exact documentary over the weekend...so crazy. America's youth have abysmal test scores, but are overall testing highest in self-confidence--what a ridiculous combination! Not good. I was discussing this, and a friend of mine reminded me that unfortunately, confidence will tend to take people further in this world than intelligence. We have leading technological companies in this country, but Bill Gates says that the type of engineering skill in the price bracket they are willing to pay at Microsoft is difficult to find in the US. Interesting. I'm so glad you did this one, James!
Yes, we do have a teachers union. The inmates do indeed run the asylum. As a student I never felt comfortable studying in high school. There were always students that would have been best employed elsewhere doing something else. College and university were wonderful.
James. Yes, many Christians have directly opposed me in choosing to home educate my children, based on their understanding that children are called to be 'missionaries'. Firstly, children born to Christian parents are certainly not automatically Christians themselves and as such are NOT light at all. Secondly, nowhere in Gods Word are parents instructed to SEND OUT their children as some kind of missionary to the pagan institutions. God commands us to 'come out and be separate'. Children are not undercover missionaries.
Abortion clinics have Christians stand outside and PRAY for those going in. And i know of women who have been so convicted by seeing them, they could not go through with the abortion. Perhaps instead of sending 'children' into the enemies territory and firing line, those parents with a special concern for the children sent to pubic schools, might stand OUTSIDE the gates WITH their children by their sides and pray and preach the truth and hand out tracts and plead with the parents taking their children there to 'repent and be saved'. I cannot think that many people would be persuaded to become vegetarian by people who sent their kids to eat meat day in and day out. If we are going to be witnesses to the light we have to LIVE in the light.
I am looking forward to seeing this documentary, but unfortunately I am like 190th on the library waiting list. lol!!! Thank you for your write up on it. I homeschool my children, but I am still deeply concerned by what goes on with other children. When I read stuff like this, I am so glad that I made the choice to homeschool. Thank you!
Great hub. I can't believe I read all that :P
Still waiting for the movie to come out in our country :)
What a hub.... I'm definitely going to see this film. I think this points out that Education may be the Achilles heal of the liberals. If there is one thing most all parents want for their children is to be educated.
For so long the unions and the progressive liberals who support them have been given carte blanc to hold their social experiments on our kids. Instead of educating them they have chosen to indoctrinate them. The result is all too often a not very well educated child who becomes part of the problem instead of a self sufficient adult. Parents no matter their politics want their child to have knowledge.
This film seems to make clear the system is badly broken. My hope is that this and other examples will get out to the people and good parents who want the best for their kids will put aside party politics and force the unions and the progressives to surrender their power so the system can be fixed.
That is my hope and that is my prayer. Thanks for the hub. Keep up the great work.
I was crying by the time I finished reading this. I consider myself a liberal and pro-union, but when I was teaching, I quit the union for the very reasons you describe, and now I've quit teaching altogether. I've taken a huge pay cut, but I just can't teach in the public schools any more.
Several years ago, I was forced to teach one of those self-esteem programs. What a load of crap! A colleague showed me an essay a student had written about how he never wanted to do anything difficult because it might damage his "self-of-steam." That's what he heard us saying! And he was right.
Great hub James, you are hitting on one of my favorite sore spots and as usual I learned alot.
I'm surprised you didn't mention vouchers in your article, maybe I missed it, but I think vouchers have to come before the problem can really be rectified. Unions are definitely a road block to a voucher system though.
Perhaps it is a toss up between corrupt unions and the problem that may be fueling that corruption: lack of a voucher system. Would eliminating unions really end the problem or would it be like taking away the biggest weapons of your most dangerous enemy without passing judgment and punishment and preventing them from making more?
I am shocked to learn that high school teachers can obtain tenure. It is bad enough that college professors can have it, and maybe it wouldn't be so bad if they earned the right to tenure after long years of productive service (yes I am a little bit of a socialist, sorry), but I don't know how a high school education compares.
I'm not saying high school teachers should be undervalued, but despite the enormous impact they have on teenagers, it cannot compare with a great college professor who can nurture a student more specifically and focus on passing on their passion and knowledge in a specific field.
A brother of mine said that a big problem with funding is that there are 3 bureaucratic positions for every teacher in the public school system. That seems a little bit ridiculous, but do you have any thoughts on this?
What I can tell you is that my education in the public education system was horrible. My high school years are from 90 to 95. One of my personal pet peeves was the illogical jump from being taught directly from the teacher in elementary and middle school to reading endless chapters to gather information to learn and do my homework in high school. Obviously a grand strategic error.
More importantly, I don't remember ever learning world history, and not much American history either. Some of that was certainly due to my inattention, but I also remember learning something about Paul Revere riding to warn somebody about the enemy, without any context or background story, and I learned that 3 years in a row. Why? Was it some kind of filler to take up space for a real history education? History was called, "social studies," by the way.
I may have been a bad history student, but I think I might have picked up a little more if the material had had context and wasn't so dry.
Conspiracy? Maybe. We were taught white guilt, evolution, bullies were allowed to do what they wanted while the victims were told not to fight back or do anything, (no offense intended to liberals, but this is a very liberal way of handling the problems of others) and nothing was done about the problems, permission slips needed for sex education (is that really needed in school?) but no permission slips for the one day class about homosexual lifestyle and learning about gaydar.
There are obvious large problems with public schools and have been going on for a long time. Public schools need to be challenged and if they are, they will be forced to improve or die. Then American kids can get a real education.
Thanks for covering this so in depth, I never understood the union issue before now.
James, This movie was not anything that I did not expect. I have always believed that the school system fails the children and that politics and winds of correctness cover up the shortcomings. I have had the same viewpoint on Canadian public schools, though they tend to fair a bit better in the stats. Even so, I find that our system fails the students tremendously. My solution: my children attend public, but I supplement as a tutor for each of them in all the subjects. I suppose this is why I have so little time to write. :D
Thanks for the review and your opinions on the movie -- it's an eye opening and thought provoking movie and everyone should watch it. Peace and light.
James, I have to agree that education, and society in general, is not what is was during the era that I grew up. We were taught and educated, but most importantly, we were taught to think through a problem and provide a solution that had a win-win to both sides. Now, I see that political correctness is what it is all about. There is a trend for high schools (traditionally grades 9-12) to incorporate grades 7-8 into their system -- both physically and cirriculum wise. We have young adults/mid-teens who are intimidating young teens/pre-teens all for the sake of satisfying political agendas. It's disappointing and sad to see this trend.
The Maritimes are beautiful!!! Peggy's Cove in Halifax is a place where time has stood still. I swear, photos of this cove are exactly what it is in real life!! Beautiful and serene! New Brunswick has beautiful sandy beaches and warm waters during the summer. Prince Edward Island is famous for their splendid potatoes -- and all the different varieties!! Please come and visit -- I promise you will not be disappointed! Just a suggestion -- you can contact the provincial tourism department in the government and obtain fabulous brochures -- everything from B&Bs to five star hotels to camping to sight seeing and everything between. PEI has a great a wonderful brochure package and includes discounts for visitors. :)
Email me if you need help in finding the links or for suggestions. I'll be glad to help! Great to see you James!
Sounds like a great movie, I haven't seen it yet. Although, from what I have read here and seen. I do want to see it even more than I did before, you sell it great here. Plus, I had heard of it before but sounded uninteresting even boring. Your spin on it has changed this view for me, thanks.
how long have i got to come back a car together with Arizona " lemon " Regulations?
I got myself a second hand car 2 weeks back and I be aware of it is actually As Is/No Warranty yet arent presently there nonetheless specific rights in order to car or truck purchases to protect buyers? If I identified a significant mechanised problem as well as the car isn't drivable, what alternative have i got?
What a great Hub. Like most anyone I could take issue with certain terms like liberal. I think liberal or not, this remains true with all parties. We are so fortunate and blessed here in our little community. Out schools are excellent and the teachers committed to the children. All the teachers know all the kids, even ones they have never taught.
I have not seen the movie and am saddened by all the statistics. I suppose some parents don't care and others are overwhelmed or feel helpless. It should not be so difficult to terminate low quality teachers.
The title Waiting for Superman may say it all. The DC comic hero has renounced his American citizenship to become a world citizen. I actually wrote a Hub about it. This is a direct reflection of how Americans are so determined to be tolerant, politically correct and inclusive. In doing so many are harmed to coddle the others who shout the loudest.
I love this outstanding Hub.
Hi James - I haven't been around for a while (got a lot of catching up to do). Unfortunately, our schools are doing exactly what they were designed to do. And, we're so conditioned by it that we just go along with it for the most part - guess we missed the beginning of the Zombie Apocalypse.
Where do you find the time to write so much?! I finally inspired to write again (education related) and, thanks to summer vacation, I managed to finish it :)
Always looking forward to seeing what comes next!


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On Tuesday, coach John Harbaugh said he expected members of his staff to draw interest for openings around the league, and the calls have started to trickle in.
Ravens offensive coordinator Jim Caldwell is expected to interview for head coaching openings with the Detroit Lions and Washington Redskins, according to The Sun. Caldwell just completed his second season with Baltimore and first full year as the team's offensive coordinator. He has plenty of experience running a team, as he served as Indianapolis Colts head coach from 2009-11 and Wake Forest head coach from 1993-2000.
Caldwell's interview with the Lions is slated for Friday, while the Redskins have requested and been granted permission to talk to him.
Caldwell isn't the only Ravens coach popping up in rumors in recent days. Harbaugh has been mentioned in rumors regarding Michigan and Southern California.
The latest report claims that Harbaugh would accept Michigan's head coaching job if it opened up and was offered. It's not the first time the Harbaugh-to-college rumors have been leaked. He's been connected to Michigan in past years, and in November was mentioned in a string of rumors calling him a top target for Texas, USC and the Wolverines.
It very well might be true, all of it. But remember this: The Ravens signed him to a four-year extension worth about $7 million per year at the beginning of the season, a contract that runs through 2016.
That would be an awful lot of money and security to leave on the table even if you get a healthy paycheck leading a powerhouse college program. It will be worth watching as the offseason unfolds and as the years pass. But my guess is he would have a hard time leaving Baltimore coming off his worst record as an NFL head coach, especially with the Ravens still in transition, even if just because of appearances.


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What can I say? Its all about the ship and its been said before. Ship is beautidule and huge, has everthing you could imagine and more. Walking through Central Park seems more like a modern city than a ship. I highly recommend it for families and a one time experience for all other cruisers. Shows were very good and high quality. Food a four out of five; Clebrity or Holland America would be a five.
However, don't expect the intimacy or service of smaller ships. Hard to get seatings for dinner even out six months in advance. Everything revolves arround hawking their restuarants, wares and services, and as expected, moving the masses through the ship in the most eficient way. Never felt overcrowed except during parades down board walk.
Don't do Atlantis excursion its a huge rip-off. $80 each to sit on a almost undeveloped beach and not even be alowed to do the pools or attractions!!!!
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Can Manighar Beat Americain Again? – The BMW 2012
Australian Cup winner Manighar will be out to record a third consecutive victory this Saturday when he contests the $2.25 million 2012 BMW (2400m) at Sydney's Rosehill Gardens.
The Peter Moody-trained French gelding has been in sizzling form this year, winning the high profile Australian Cup and backing ...
The BMW 2012 Betting Update – Americain Lengthens
After drawing the outside barrier (10) for the 2012 BMW, race-favourite Americain has lengthened in the betting after opening at $1.90 earlier this week.
The star seven-year-old import has moved to $2.10 at Races.com.au preferred bookmaker bookmaker.com.au ahead of Australian Cup winner Manighar ($4.20).
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BMW 2012 Distance to Suit Americain
French jockey Gerald Mosse is confident the 2400 metre 2012 BMW this weekend will suit start import Americain following his loss to Manighar over 2000 metres in the Australian Cup.
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BMW 2012 – Americain Draws Outside
Race-favourite Americain has drawn the outside barrier (10) for the 2012 BMW which will run as a feature race on the all-Group card at Rosehill this Saturday.
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The MP Eric Joyce has been charged with breach of the peace after an alleged disturbance at Edinburgh airport on Sunday night.
Joyce, 52, MP for Falkirk who sits as an independent, is alleged to have been involved in a heated dispute with airline staff after leaving his mobile phone on a flight from London. Police were called after they refused to allow him to immediately re-board the aircraft.
Police Scotland, the country's new single force, said the case had been sent to the procurator fiscal's office. Joyce "has been reported to the fiscal for breach of the peace", the spokesman said.
"There was a disturbance and we attended and he was subsequently arrested and reported to the fiscal, before being released."
The Edinburgh Evening News reported that witnesses saw the MP being pinned to the ground after a scuffle in the domestic arrivals hall.
The newspaper quoted one source at the airport saying: "The handling agents called the police after a passenger became abusive towards them.
"The officers pushed him up against the desk and down on to the floor, where he was handcuffed. A policeman was on top of him, with his knee at the back of his neck. A whole flight full of people walked past while he was restrained on the ground."
An airport spokesman said: "We can confirm that the individual was arrested by the police on Sunday evening for being abusive and confrontational towards a handling agent and towards the police."
Joyce was arrested in March after being allegedly involved in a brawl at a bar at the House of Commons, but prosecutors took no action against him.


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Constructivist/Social Methods
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Feminist Methods
Goal: Students be able to produce the same answers with the same or very similar thinking processes
Behaviorist Teaching Methods
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General goals for transformative or critical teaching:
Students examine and question practices and mindsets of dominance and privilege
Students interact directly with community to gain deeper understandings and provide services/information
Aim for divergent thinking whereby each student understands and is able to articulate in depth sources of information, cultural constructs, connections with power and privilege, historical significance, and personal connections
Students investigate tensions and relationships in community rather than binaries
Questioning anthropocentric thinking
Assessing sustainability as affected by modernity
Examining one's ecological self
Commons-based learning
Sustainable feasts
Examine and question patriarchal and androcentric mindsets
Multiple ways of knowing
Empower diverse voices
Journal writing
Cooperative grouping for community inquiry
Use art for examining and uncovering these relationships
Traditional & Liberal/Progressive
Standardizing Students
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Also applies to classroom "management"
Direct Instruction
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Common Core's Approach to Literacy
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Gives the illusion of exploration
Teacher facilitates students' thinking towards the "right" answers
Supporting Diverse Students
Convergent thinking
Community mapping
Organic community gardening
Using art as a context for examination
Queer Methods
Examine and question socially normed mindsets and practices
Create counternarratives through role playing and artistic expression
Media literacy analysis
Power and privilege analysis in history, science, literature, art, music, and technology
Critical Aesthetic Methods
Critically examine fine art
Create found art
Theatre of the Oppressed
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Community sport events
More advanced students working with less advanced student
Building relationships (team-building)
Critical history of sports, diversity, and social justice issues
Access to health and wellness
Food security issues
Addictive foods & big profits
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Mental health & social stigma
Community music events for charity and/or raising issues
Critical history of music
Anti-Eurocentric thinking as a frame for analysis
Ethnomusicology vs. musicology
Nature and music relationships
Women composers and composers of color
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It's a crazy world out there, and Naomi Campbell suffered at the hands of a mugger in Paris, France last month.
According to a report, the stunning supermodel was attempting to hail a taxi cab in the City of Lights when several assailants attacked and robbed her.
It was an evening to remember as Alessandra Ambrosio showed up at the Closing Ceremony of the 2012 London Olympic Games last night (August 12).
Joined by fellow Brazilians Renato Sorriso and Seu Jorge, the Victoria's Secret stunner was in the house to receive the Olympic Flag on behalf of her homeland Brazil as the 2016 Olympics will be held in Rio de Janeiro.
Looking stunning as ever, Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss headed over to London's Downtown Mayfair restaurant last night (August 9) for the Olympic Celebration dinner which benefits Fashion for Relief.
Whether spending the day with family or fellow celebrity friends, the stars showed that they are full of patriotism with some spotted donning red, white and blue apparel while others took to social networking sites to send their good tidings.
Showing off her fit figure, Naomi Campbell was seen frolicking on the beach in an itsy bitsy bikini in Ibiza, Spain on Sunday (June 10).
The gorgeous supermodel was seen hanging out with friends and showing off her enviable body in a black bikini and flip flops as she enjoyed a holiday vacation.
Showing off her fabulous form, Naomi Campbell was spotted walking the runway at the Roberto Cavalli Autumn/Winter 2012 show in Milan, Italy today (February 27).
The longtime supermodel looked flawless in a barebacked sequin maxi-dress as she hammed it up for the eager audience.
She's a pro when it comes to striking poses, and Naomi Campbell does just that for a feature included in the March 2012 issue of Harper's Bazaar.
Set to hit newsstands on February 14th, the 41-year-old British model put forth a glamorous shoot while dishing to the magazine about her diet, troubled past and title of supermodel.
Adding some serious hotness to the newsstand, a bevy of beauties are featured on the cover of Harper's Bazaar UK's December 2011 issue.


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Series: Münchner Geowissenschaftliche Abhandlungen, Reihe A: Geologie und Paläontologie Volume: 29
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In this study the rich material of Procervulus praelucidus (OBERGFELL 1957) from Wintershof-West (Eichst#tt, Bavaria) forms the basis for an analysis of variation of the cheek teeth (sample size about 3000) and frontals' appendages (about 120) of one species within the Ruminantia. Comprehensive listings of the specimens utilised, applied biometric methods, and detailed illustration will allow the results gathered here to be used in future comparisons. Criteria for identifying the precise position of molars and premolars within the tooth row are worked out and will often have validity througout the Ruminantia.
Comparisons with all other existing species of Procervulus result in a clear separation between Procervulus praelucidus, Procervulus ginsburgi AZANZA 1993 and Procervulus dichotomus (GERVAIS 1849). Procervulus savignensis (GINSBURG et al. 1985) is made a junior synonym of Procervulus praelucidus. Comparisons with Dremotherium, Amphitragulus, Lagomeryx, Heteroprox, Dicrocerus, Stephanocemas and Euprox make it clear that more abundant material is needed for secure taxonomic determination of cervids. Use of cervids cannot attain a level of biostratigraphical resolution equal to that arising from micromammals.
For the first time a skull of Procervulus dichotomus is described. It belongs to a complete skeleton found at Rauscher#d (Passau, Bavaria). The specific determination is made on the basis of characteristics worked out for the first time in this report.
Finally possible ancestors, the nearest contemporaneous relatives, and possible fossil and recent descendants of Procervulus are discussed.
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CANADA FX DEBT-Canadian dollar weakens after GDP data
* C$ dips as data shows Canada shrinks 0.7 pct in Nov
* Higher oil helps cushion Canadian dollar's drop
* Bonds higher as investors shun riskier assets
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TORONTO, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Canada's dollar touched its weakest in a week against the U.S. dollar on Friday as investors shunned riskier assets and data showed the economy shrank more than expected in November as recession took hold.
The Canadian currency flagged after data showing the economy shrank 0.7 percent in November, the biggest monthly drop in more than five years, suggesting more weakness in the coming months. [ID:nN30397290]
The data sets the stage for a "pretty weak" backdrop for the fourth quarter, said Charmaine Buskas, senior economics strategist at TD Securities.
"It suggests the Canadian economy is indeed facing a recession and the economy does look to be very weak for the set up of 2009," she said.
At 9:52 a.m. (1452 GMT), the Canadian dollar was at C$1.2340 to the U.S. dollar, or 81.03 U.S. cents, down from Thursday's close of C$1.2233 to the U.S. dollar, or 81.75 U.S. cents. Continued...


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Monday, March 30, 2015
I was standing on Central Station one afternoon on my way home from uni when a guy approached me and asked, sheepishly, if I was the actress who played Mr Bean's girlfriend. I didn't even know Mr Bean had a girlfriend and, before Google, how was one to easily find these things out?
A couple if year's later I was watching tv and one of the Irma Gobb episodes came on. There she was. Mr Bean's girlfriend. And you know what? I did look a lot like her!
Not flattering, but fair. Do you remember those doppelganger memes where everyone shares which famous person they look like and everyone looks like Reese Witherspoon or Liv Tyler or Esperanza Spalding? Not me, dear reader.
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Thursday, March 26, 2015
Oma isn't tall but she's not quite as short as this photo suggests. I like the miniaturisation effect of the tall counter, the beautiful way Oma is dressed and the duckling reaching out for her.
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Saturday, March 14, 2015
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Thursday, March 12, 2015
Such is the state of health fanaticism among some family members that drinking this is akin to mainlining heroin.
Thankfully Aunty S and Aunty B are around to drink with me.
Thank you
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
In the Garden
Monday, March 09, 2015
Let the battle with the possums and the brush turkeys begin!
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Blue and Gold
Sunday, March 08, 2015
On the Hall Table
Saturday, March 07, 2015
Sweetie Turned 4
Friday, March 06, 2015
On the last day of February 2 things happened. Sweetie celebrated his 4th birthday and my camera stopped working. Apparently there is an amazing camera store in NYC but, of course, we didn't end up going there because time was limited and none of us really needed anything. Fingers crossed that wasn't a mistake. I have taken it in to the service centre and now am waiting for the repair quote.
South West
Thursday, March 05, 2015
We had an unforgettable time in NYC and, hopefully, one day I'll be back to do and see even more but when our week and a half was over we happily turned to the south west and let our hearts lead us home.
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Tuesday, March 03, 2015
My mum was very keen that on our first day in NYC we visit St Pat's Cathedral to light a candle. I think she thought that if we did that the rest of the trip would be OK. So we did and it was. I don't think the two things are linked but it never hurts to keep your mama happy.
I hope the little duyvkens are taking notes.
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Monday, March 02, 2015
Magnolia by James J Shannon.
There are so many other good things that I don't have photos of; cupcakes, chocolate chunk cookies, fries with every meal, soup and half sandwich lunches, meeting the wonderful Blackbird for lunch (the most stylish person you can imagine, I felt like such a slob sitting next to her), everything bagels, flagels with cream cheese, dinners with my cousin, cheesecake, spending 20 hours in Atlanta visiting Mr Duyvken's sister and her family and spending so much time with my sweet G.
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ANALYSIS: This is an incredibly deep year in the state of Florida for WR's. After a so-so year in-state in 2009, this group has a slew of play-makers. There is speed, size, and plenty of break your ankle types. NOTE: Ricardo Miller now lives in Michigan is no longer considered a "Florida recruit".
1. Christian Green: Green is a QB who will transition to WR at the next level. He has everything that one looks for in a WR prospect: soft hands, speed, quickness, physicality, and a natural feel for the game. He may take a year to transition, but this play-maker has a first round NFL ceiling. Appears to be a classic UF/FSU recruiting battle.
2. Ivan McCartney: Some players just have 'it' and McCartney is one of those. Silky smooth with elite route running ability, he projects to be a legit #1 target at the next level. Had the opportunity to play with national recruit Eugene Smith which really helped his development. A host of suitors are in on Ivan.
3. Chris Dunkley: When you watch Dunkley get in and out cuts you know there is something special here. He has the ability to create a ton of separation and has great speed/quickness. He has the skill set to play both in the slot and on the outside.
4. Kadron Boone: Rock solid in every aspect, Boone came back better than before from a knee injury and is expected to be even better in 2009. He uses his size on smaller DB's and can elevate to get the ball at its highest point. Had a great State Championship game vs. Pahokee in a losing effort.
5. Willis Wright: Big, physical wideout who has surprising speed. He might have a higher ceiling at safety, but prefers WR. He can be as good as he wants to be down the road. Manhandles smaller DB's. Wright is rumored to want to stay in Dade at either Miami or FIU.
6. O.J. Ross: One of the fastest WR's in the state, Ross had a huge junior year at Mainland. At 5'10 he is very strong physically and takes his game serious. Like Dunkley, he will be able to be moved around and make plays from a variety of spots.
7. Sean Tapley: Tapley is monster one on one with defenders. He is a very refined WR who uses his frame and leaping ability to make players. Tapley makes crisp cuts that creates separation. Solid deep speed. He is committed to South Carolina.
8. DeJoshua Johnson: Johnson makes defenders look stupid in the open field. Elite quickness with typical muck swagger, Johnson is a big play waiting to happen. Very versatile, he has even stepped in at QB for Pahokee. He will need to add some weight, but the FSU commit has a clear role at the next level.
9. James Louis: Versatile star at Atlantic, a school that consistently produces upper level talent. At WR, he is a game changer with a knack for making big plays. He can get deep with his 4.4 speed, but also work the middle of the field with his toughness. Could get a look on the defensive side of the ball where he also excels.
10. Michaelee Harris: The latest from a long line of Northwestern WR's, Harris really came on late in the year and has continued that at camps/combines most recently at Rutgers where he could not be guarded. At 6'0 he has good size, more than enough speed, and a keen understanding of the position.
11. Kenny Shaw: Shaw actually out-produced the more highly touted Ricardo Miller in 2008, with Miller's departure to Michigan, he is poised for a huge year. He is perhaps the state's top route runner who has elite hands. Finds the ball in the air as well as anyone.
12. Quinton Dunbar: Dunbar has plus size, speed, and play-making ability and could be an elite wideout down the road. He had a solid junior campaign. Part of the deepest WR core in the state.
13. Javon Bell: Elite play-maker from the Jacksonville area who has plus speed. Can be a force on special teams and might be an elite #2 who can stretch the field.
14. Shawn Corker: Physical wideout who is a go to #1 type down the road. Uses his body to shield defenders, can elevate, and has enough juice to get down the field. Had a huge junior year for Cardinal Gibbons. Could get a look at Safety.
15. Darius Millines: Millines is a versatile package who could play WR or DB at the next level. At 6'0 with sub 4.5 speed he will create match-up problems for defenses. Very quick and elusive.
16. Josh Reese: Reese is just a great WR. He does not have any outstanding attribute, but is rock solid across the board. He just gets open and makes the play. Teams with Jeffrey Godfrey and Brandon Gainer to form an offensive trifecta at Miami Central.
17. Jayvon Wrentz: Wrentz did not have a productive junior year, but has had an outstanding Spring. He has a nice size/speed combo and should have a breakout senior year.
18. Marquel Wade: Very fast, Wade is a player who needs the ball in his hands. Should be a force on special teams early in his career. Probably will play in the slot.
19. Ace Sanders: Sanders will break your ankles, turn around and do it again. Elite quickness and jumping ability. His father, Tracy, played at FSU. Ace lacks ideal size at 5'8.
20. Rashad Lawrence: Teams with Trevor Siemien to form a talented pitch-catch combo at Olympia. The Northwestern commit should excel as a big, physical target who can get first downs.
21. Allen Hurns: Hurns is a bigger target who has made the most of his opportunities. He was dominant at the Miami Camp showing speed and body control.
22: Cornelius Whitehead: Intriguing prospect who plays lesser competition. From a physical standpoint few are better. The UCF commit could play CB or S as well.
23. Ted Meline: Tall and lanky with speed there is a ton to like with Meline. He has had the injury bug, but will have ample opportunity to rise of the rankings playing at Booker T. Washington in 2009. Showed big-time potential at Westlake Prep as a sophomore.
24. Fred Pickett: Pickett is a slot type who will use his quickness to create separation in space. Transferring from Glades Central to Pahokee for 2009. With Dunkley and Johnson, should form the fastest WR trio in the state.
25. Joel German: German has a tremendous understanding of the WR position. He runs elite routes and has improving speed. Goes up and gets the ball consistently. Solid size at 6'0. Should be the go to player for Dunbar, a program on the rise.
OTHERS TO WATCH: Chevin Davis, Justen Davis, Dominique Roberts, Octavious Washington, Isaiah Willaims, Jarvis West, Demetrius Evans, Solomon Alberry, James Boone, Toby Durham, Larry Gary, Jabari Cargill, Jeamiah Crawford, Marcus Cunningham, Jared Dangerfield, Denzel McCullum, Markis Merrill, Westin Pedersen, Steven Read, Zac Rittberg, Allen Sampson


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So, well. Blog Post Nr. 1. Here it is 9:49am at the moment, the sun is shining and it is really, I mean REALLY cold outside. So, what else could I write of...Oh, yes! Already played some Black 2 this Morning and just finished "The Giant Woman" in Pokewood - I love this place more and more <3 In my opinion, Black 2 is the 3rd-best version ever...But it will never top my favourites, I guess xD
So, if anyone is reading this: Thanks for reading, see ya! =D


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What one thinks themselves to be is of little concern... One might think it honorable to run into a burning building and save a child.. And it would be... But if when kicking in the door you find the reason you are doing so is because you seek the fame of being a hero then there is no Honor in the person... As I said one can do the Honorable thing for very dishonorable reasons... Not matter how their delusional minds rationalize it...<quoted text>
I am sure that Stalin,Mao Tse tung and other destructive atheists thought themselves to be Honorable men.
Mafia Chieftains consider themselves to be men of honor.
You need only read the postings of Atheists on this website and see how they self proclaim themselves men of honor...
At no time have they ever committed an act for which they would feel ashamed.
Of course ,that is all based on their value system , which may well permit for any type of behaviour as being acceptable as long as it pertains to them individually and not others.
Obviously , Honor is a hollow meaningless symbol,since it can be applied as one pleases.
Human nature is controlled by strong unhealthy desires.
Envy , greed ,lusts ,deceit and jealousy among others.
Those who deny that they have no such desires and are not motivated by such ,are liars , in addition to.
What you posted , which you are attributing to me , is a description of your own desires.
You are partially right. Many things that I no longer do , is due to my fear of God, but more importantly , I now realize hjow corrupt human nature is.
Those who claim to be (HONORABLE) and self righteous continue being controlled by their carnal desires and condem others for behaviour that they themselves continue to practice.
You , being an honorable person , best not cast the first stone, cause someone may unleash a mountainful of boulders in your direction...
In your case all I have to go by is your posts and your posts tells the tale of a dishonorable person attempting to do honorable things for dishonorable reasons...


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UPDATE: Ionia County Dispatch-Phones Out in Lake Odessa, Clarksville Areas
Ionia County Dispatchers tell WOOD Radio Clarksville & Lake Odessa areas lost much of their phone service this evening.
What started out as a potential 9-1-1 break in service now appears to impact cell phone coverage in those areas as well as contacting other local numbers. Central Dispatch tells WOOD Radio both the fire stations in those communities are now staffed and it may be necessary to visit them and make any emergency service requests if phone service falters.
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The property is a 16th-century stable and stone dovecote, which contains nesting boxes for over 1500 pigeons.
The dovecote and stables themselves were commissioned by Sir John Gostwick, the Earl of Gostwick. Completed in around 1541, they were made from the remains of a manorial complex, and include stones most likely taken from local priories, in particular, Newnham Priory, after the Dissolution of the Monasteries.
A signature on the stone above the fireplace in the stables reads "John Bunyan", but its authenticity has not been proven.
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Kentucky Opens 2011 at Florida State Invitational
Aug. 24, 2011
LEXINGTON, Ky. - The Kentucky volleyball team will officially begin its quest for an unprecedented seventh consecutive run to the NCAA Tournament with a round-robin tournament on the campus of Florida State in Tallahassee, Fla., Friday and Saturday. UK is set to take on Albany, Florida State and No. 23 Tulsa in the opening weekend of competition.
"It's that time of the year when players are really amped up to begin playing some matches, and our team is no exception," UK coach Craig Skinner said. "We've made a good deal of progress during preseason and we're looking forward to a great weekend ahead of us."
Skinner has led the Wildcats to six consecutive NCAA Tournaments. It is a feat only 17 other teams in the nation have achieved in that same six-year span. The Blue and White return four starters from a 17-win team a season ago, along with the reigning Southeastern Conference Libero of the Year in Stephanie Klefot.
UK opens with Albany at 11 a.m. ET Friday morning, before taking on the host Seminoles at 7 p.m. later that evening. Kentucky's opening weekend is capped off by a 1:30 p.m. ET matchup with Tulsa Saturday.
The Scoop on the Cats
Kentucky returns nine letterwinners from a season ago and welcomes five new players to the rotation in 2011 including redshirt junior Ashley Frazier. The Wildcats quartet of freshmen was ranked among the nation's top-30 classes and figure to become prominent figures in UK's lineup.
In 2010, the Wildcats' defense was a focal point with an average of 2.59 blocks and 14.12 digs per set. UK has two senior middle blockers in Becky Pavan and Gretchen Giesler returning to the net. Both players have rejected more than 200 opponent attempts in their careers. Klefot leads the back-line defensive effort after becoming just the fifth player in school history to chart 500 or more digs in a season with a tally of 517 in her sophomore campaign.
With the addition of Frazier and freshman Lauren O'Conner to add to the rotation of senior Ann Armes and Whitney Billings, UK will have a marked improvement on a .214 hitting clip and 12.3 kills per set from a season ago.
Billings was a 2010 All-SEC Freshman team selection after averaging 2.68 kills per set. Armes is a talented player who could perform in a multitude of roles in her senior season. Frazier and O'Conner provide the Wildcats with depth at the outside hitter position and will be looked upon to contribute early.
UK returns both of its setters from the 2010 season in junior Christine Hartmann and sophomore Elizabeth Koberstein. Hartmann tallied more than 1,000 assists last season, while Koberstein attained two matches with 40 or more assists.
Following its opening weekend of action on the road, Kentucky is slated to play 10 consecutive matches in the friendly confines of Memorial Coliseum.
Under Skinner's direction, Kentucky has scored a 13-4 overall record in the opening weekend of action. Three times in his tenure he has led the Blue and White to an unblemished first weekend of play.
Scouting the Opponents
All three of Kentucky's opponents this weekend were NCAA Tournaments from a season ago. Tulsa is rated as the No. 23 team in the nation to open the season and the Seminoles are receiving votes in the polls to begin the year.
Albany (Friday, Aug. 26/11 a.m.)
The Great Danes were an NCAA opening round squad in 2010. Albany is led by fourth-year coach MJ Engstrom who has earned a 67-27 record leading the Great Danes.
Albany averaged 12.6 kills per set on a .224 hitting clip in its 2010 season. The squad also averaged an astounding 16.9 digs per set to offset its 2.1 blocks per stanza.
This will mark the second time in the history of the programs that UK and Albany have met on the court. UK took the only other meeting by a 3-1 margin in 2008.
Florida State (Friday, Aug. 26/7 p.m.)
Led by fourth-year head coach Chris Poole, the Seminoles advanced to the NCAA second round a season ago before falling to the No. 1 ranked Florida Gators in a five-set match.
Florida State averaged 13.12 kills per set on a .289 hitting clip in 2010. The Seminoles also turned back opponent attacks at a rate of 2.42 per set and picked up 13.78 scoops per stanza.
Kentucky and Florida State have met on the floor in each of the previous two seasons. The teams first rekindled its rivalry in the Sweet 16 in 2009, and again in a five-set thriller in Lexington in 2010. The teams are tied with both squads claiming five victories against the other in the all-time series.
Tulsa (Saturday, Aug. 27/1:30 p.m.)
Tulsa enters the weekend ranked No. 23 in the country following a Sweet 16 run in 2010. The Golden Hurricane is led by first-year coach Steven McRoberts. The matchup with Kentucky will be a first in the series.
Tulsa posted a tremendous 15.18 kills per set on a .289 hitting percentage a season ago. The Golden Hurricane was also remarkable on defense with a 16.66 dig-per-set average and 1.50 blocks per set.
Kentucky's Memorial Coliseum will play host to the NCAA Regionals Dec. 9-10. UK is one of four sites selected for Sweet 16 and Elite Eight matchups with one team advancing to the Final Four in San Antonio, Texas, from the Lexington Region. Tickets are on sale now through the UK Ticket Office.
Visit UKathletics.com for the most up-to-date information on the UK volleyball team and all of Kentucky's 22 teams.


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The longitudinal forces due to the very slight asymmetry of the Earth about its axis can have considerable effects on nearly synchronous satellites. For orbits of general inclination and eccentricity the disturbing function for the combination of all tesseral harmonics is developed in terms of the usual elliptic elements and the resonant terms retained. Provided the eccentricity is small and the satellite nearly synchronous, the motion in mean longitude relative to the Earth is approximately equivalent to a particle moving in a one-dimensional potential. The analysis is carried to the stage where it could be used to determine the even tesseral harmonic coefficients from observations on existing synchronous satellites, giving due consideration to lunisolar effects and other correction terms.
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