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Algebra-Based Physics: Heat and Temperature Units
Many students cannot discriminate between the terms "heat" and "temperature," and even use them interchangeably. The persistence of this confusion can present a barrier to understanding other important physical science concepts.
The Relationship Between Heat and Temperature (5)
In this investigation, students explore thermal absorption by using temperature probes connected to computer USB interfaces to examine the effects of radiant heat on three metal cans of varying colors. Step-by-step directions make the set-up easy.
Level: Grades 10-12
Duration: 1-2 Class Periods
In this entertaining simulation, students pump gas molecules into a chamber. They can control volume, heat, and change gravity. A pop-up histogram helps them see the connection between kinetic energy and heat. This versatile resource can be adapted for a variety of courses and learner capability levels.
Level: Grades 6-12
This inquiry-based module explores the difference between heat and temperature in an engaging interactive format that includes 12 computer models. Students learn that temperature is a measure of kinetic energy and heat is the transfer of energy from hot systems to cooler ones. The simulations help students visualize that temperature is related to both speed and mass of atoms. Registered teacher-users also have access to a Teacher's Guide.
Level: Grades 9-12
Duration: Two Class Periods
Content Support For Teachers:
This tutorial features content support in fundamentals of heat and thermal properties. Related classroom labs, demonstrations, and assessments are included.
Level: High School Physics
Confused about the difference between heat and temperature? You're not alone. This is a well-organized primer written by teachers to help fellow teachers understand the basics of temperature and thermodynamics.
Teaching about Heat and Thermal Energy (10)
Lesson Plans:
This lesson for high school physics or chemistry was developed specifically to accompany the PhET simulation States of Matter. It guides students in an exploration of particle behavior as it relates to phase, molecular polarity, and how force interactions occur at the molecular level. It is intended for students who already have functional knowledge of basic kinetic molecular theory. See link to simulation directly below.
Level: Grades 9-12
Great simulation to promote understanding of how molecules behave in solids, liquids, and gases. Add or remove heat and watch the motion of the molecules as they change phase. Push the pump and change the volume of matter in the closed container and watch the pressure gauge respond. More advanced students can compare the potential energy graphs for neon, argon, oxygen, and water -- which all have different interaction potential. For detailed Student Guide, see the item directly above.
Level: Grades 9-12
In this entertaining simulation, students pump gas molecules into a chamber. They can control volume, heat, and change gravity. A pop-up histogram helps them see the connection between kinetic energy and heat. This versatile resource can be adapted for a variety of courses and learner capability levels.
Level: Grades 6-12
This standards-based experiment promotes deeper understanding of the sun's role in powering our planet. Students build a simple device to measure the amount of solar radiation the Earth receives from the sun. Using data from the experiment, they will then calculate the solar constant -- the amount of incoming solar radiation the earth receives from the sun per square meter per second. Lesson meets numerous national standards for both math and science.
Level: Grades 9-12
Duration: Two Class Periods
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This resource provides visual tools for helping students understand beginning thermodynamic processes. Animations, interactive simulations, practical problems with online solutions, and illustrated explanations provide a comprehensive scope of activities for classroom use.
Level: Introductory Physics
Content Support For Teachers:
This item, written by a team of teachers, offers content support in heat and thermodynamics, kinetic theory, and a straightforward explanation of thermal radiation. The historical perspectives make this a well-rounded resource.
This is a set of eight animations relating to heat and thermodynamics. Topics include Brownian motion, Maxwell Distribution, and behavior of gas molecules subjected to heating and cooling. Explanations and calculations accompany each image. Most also link to videos which more fully explore the phenomena.
Level: High School Physics
Student Tutorials:
This item is a study of common sources of energy. Students answer questions about the usefulness of nuclear, fossil, and gravitational sources of energy. Included are notes and answers for instructors.
Level: High School Physics
A visual platform to analyze thermofluids problems, verify hand calculations, pursue what-if scenarios, visualize thermal systems, and engage in a life-long journey to master thermodynamics
Level: Introductory Physics
All objects emit infrared radiation, but human eyes cannot see these wavelengths. Infrared is essentially heat radiation and is emitted by anything with a temperature. This tutorial, produced with infrared photography, lets students "see" infrared images of a cup of hot coffee, Old Faithful geyser, ice cubes, cold and warm-blooded animals, hot springs, and more.
Level: Grades 6-12
Environmental Concerns: Global Climate and Greenhouse Effect (1)
A thought-provoking simulation that can be adapted for grades 7-12. Students can select Ice Age, the year 1750, or the present to see how changing greenhouse gas levels cause the climate to change. Teacher-created labs and lessons are also available.
Level: Grades 9-12


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New York chef's restaurant pays tribute to Butterfly in Beloit
NEW YORK—There's something familiar about this New York City restaurant and its Green Bay Packer-sized chef.
It could be the bratwurst sliders, or maybe the brandy cocktails and waitresses in frilly aprons that make it feel homey.
The guy in charge is Michael White, who grew up in Beloit and has become one of New York's hottest chefs and most ambitious restaurateurs.
White, 42, recently sat down for a wide-ranging interview at the Butterfly, the retro cocktail bar and Wisco-style supper club he opened this past summer in Lower Manhattan's Tribeca neighborhood.
Butterfly on the East Coast is named after the Butterfly Club in Beloit, where White, just out of high school, had his first restaurant job. The smaller New York version—just one room—is a chic nod to the original.
It's the latest in White's lineup, but it's not typical of what he's known for, which is as one of the country's preeminent practitioners of Italian cooking.
His success is proof that your name doesn't have to be, say, Mario Batali, to be a hailed as a prince of pasta.
Just how big is White's empire?
"I'm going to count the restaurants in front of you because I have to remember, OK?" he said, holding up his hands and quickly running out of fingers.
There are six or seven restaurants in Manhattan, depending on whether you count Ristorante Morini, set to open in November on Manhattan's Upper East Side. And there are two in New Jersey.
Don't forget Al Molo in Hong Kong and Chop Shop in London. There's also a restaurant that was scheduled for October in Istanbul, as well as one on the docket for Los Angeles and a pair of places coming up in Washington, D.C.
Two of his most acclaimed spots in Manhattan are Marea, with its high-end Italian seafood, and Osteria Morini, which serves rustic fare from Italy's Emilia-Romagna region.
They are all part of the Altamarea Group, put together with financier Ahmass Fakahany, formerly of Merrill Lynch. Their first collaboration was Marea, which opened in 2009.
But White has a soft spot for the Butterfly, where he says people from back home "walk in, show me their licenses and say—'Listen, I'm from Wisconsin.'"
Growing up
The fair-haired chef who stands 6 foot 4 inches and weighs 290 pounds—and played football for Beloit Memorial High School—traces much of his success to the Midwest.
"Wisconsin is an extremely grounding place to grow up, a great place to grow up, with a great work ethic," he said. "And I have this very much Midwestern sensibility—just being nice, you know?"
He remembers cutting lawns and helping in the backyard garden with his brother Scott—"we were doing organic far before it was trendy."
White always enjoyed cooking and would watch cooking shows on TV with his mother, Mary Ann, who died in 2012. His father, Gerry, is a retired banker and still lives in Beloit.
"I knew I wanted to take a shot at cooking, and I knew if I worked at a place like the Butterfly that I could learn about taking apart a grinder and making au gratin potatoes and fish fries—all that sort of stuff," White said.
After Butterfly Club he made the leap to Chicago, where in 1991 he began working at Spiaggia under another Wisconsinite, Paul Bartolotta, whom White calls "a very big inspiration to me."
Paul is the brother of Milwaukee restaurateur Joe Bartolotta.
And even though White's family roots are Norwegian, he knew he wanted to cook Italian.
As he recalls: "When I was growing up, Italian was the ethnic food of choice, really. Go to any Midwestern city, and we had fantastic Cantonese and Italian restaurants. So when I decided I wanted to be a chef, French wasn't even in my thought process."
His yeoman work ethic already was evident when he first met Bartolotta.
"I had to be there at 3, and I got there at noon so I wouldn't be late. It was one of those kinds of things. I started helping with salads that night," White said.
A career
After two years at Spiaggia—during which time he took a nine-month course at Kendall College—he headed to Italy, where he would spend, on and off, the better part of eight years, much of it working at a Michelin-starred restaurant, San Domenico, in the town of Imola in Emilia-Romagna.
"Putting the time in allows you to have credibility," he explained. "I've done my doctorate in Italy, if you will."
It was in Italy that his met his future wife, Giovanna Cornachione, with whom he has a daughter.
And along the way, he became fluent in Italian. "We speak only Italian at home," he said.
He returned to Spiaggia in 1999 and then ventured to New York, where he got gigs at some well-known places, including now-closed Fiamma; he wrote a cookbook by that name, published in 2006.
His trajectory got on the fast track when he joined forces with Fakahany.
"It's an amazing ride. I don't like to talk about it, but it's amazing," White said.
Initially, his family was skeptical about his career choice.
"When I told my father I was going to be a chef, he was like, 'Wow, OK, but how do you expect to make a living?'"
And as his father recently joked in a phone interview: "Michael always liked cars. I thought he was on the way to becoming a wrecker—that's the way I thought things were going."
It turns out making a living was not a problem.
By the end of this year, this chef from the heartland expects there will be more than 1,000 employees—"a fantastic talent pool"—at the various Altamarea Group restaurants.
But he's adamant that he will continue to cook, no matter the number of kitchens to his credit.
"I can't be tossing every pasta…but I will never allow myself to not be in the kitchen, to not cook," he said. "I just cooked five days straight in London with my team, with the young people—it was fabulous."
And he showed a pinch of pique: "A lot of times the people and the press want chefs to just be in the kitchen, but the economics of that just don't work. And I don't want to be scolded for being a businessperson."
High energy is an understatement.
As he says, "I don't sleep—I'm thinking about all the things I can do. Do I work 12 hours a day? Oh, much, much more. But I haven't 'worked' a day in 23 years because I love what I do."
One of his pet projects over the last three years has been to write a new cookbook, "Classico e Moderno: Essential Italian Cooking" (Ballantine Books, $50, on sale Nov. 5).
It was written with Andrew Friedman, an author known for chronicling the lives of chefs. It has a forward by renowned chef Thomas Keller.
It can be preordered, for $30, at Amazon.com.
In the first half of the book, there's a collection of his favorite dishes from Italy. In the second half, you'll find some of his more contemporary—and complicated—recipes.
So, it's Tagliatelle with Meat Sauce as a classic, and Lobster, Burrata and Tomatoes as a modern reverie.
The dessert recipes in the modern section are epic. His elaborate Olive Oil Cake with Rosemary Ice Cream, Pine Nut Praline Sabayon and Meringue, for example, calls for more than 30 ingredients with more than a full page's worth of directions.
You will find, however, simpler classic sweets such as Olive Oil Cake and Panna Cotta.
His idea is that "the front part of the book is more for home cooks, and the second part is for people who are a little more deft. They are recipes to inspire—and professionals will buy the book, as well."
Alas, there's no restaurant in the offing for his home state.
"I have no plans right now—although I would love to open a place in Wisconsin," he said. "But I tell you, I want everyone in the Midwest to come here."
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Sharon wins $500,000 grant for sanitary sewer work
SHARON—When a village of 1,600 has to upgrade its sanitary sewer system, residents expect to see their water rates—and their taxes—take off and never return.
Sharon residents were just granted a windfall that will make positive difference on their tax bills.
Last week, Sharon Village President Diana Dykstra received a letter from the Wisconsin Department of Administration notifying her that the village had won a $500,000 grant to cover part of the cost of a sanitary sewer upgrade.
In a village where the annual tax levy is close to $1 million, that amount is significant, Dykstra said.
"I think a lot of it had to do with the number of people who came to the public hearing," Dykstra said. "To have a lot of public participation shows that our residents are engaged in local government."
The public hearing, which as held as part of the grant application process, took place in September.
Most villages Sharon's size usually connect to large municipalities. However, Sharon is so far from incorporated areas that it would costs "millions" to run pipe to the newest plant, Dykstra said.
The grant will be used as part of a $1 million project that will line all the sanitary sewer system pipes, replace bad sewer mains and do some upgrades to the village sewage plant.
The Department of Natural Resources sent a letter to the village to inform it of needed upgrades.
The village's sewer pipes are aging, and ground water and rainwater are trickling into the system. All the water that doesn't need to be treated is running through the sewage plant. The reduction in flow will help the village delay plant expansion.
The work, which can be conducted during winter, is expected to start as soon as plans are drawn up. Cedar Corporation, the village's engineering firm, will oversee the work.


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5120 W. 44th St. Chicago, Illinois 60638
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Fee: Free
Age Range: All ages
LeClaire Park will host a black history month showcase. Music and dance talent will be highlighted. The event will be February 22,2013 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. this is a free event for all ages.


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Achronix to license out FPGA IP
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BRATISLAVA, Slovakia--Fabless FPGA vendor Achronix Semiconductor Corp. has jumped into the SoC market by offering to license its FPGA technology to chip companies.
Achronix (Santa Clara, Calif.) will continue to market high-performance 22-nm FPGAs built by Intel Corp. on a foundry basis. But, in an effort to get into higher volume markets like mobile and consumer applications, Achronix will also license its FPGA fabric to serve as an insurance policy for SoC chip makers against a change in a standard or the need for a respin of the silicon, said John Lofton Holt, Achronix founder and chairman.
Holt announced the addition of licensing to Achronix' business model to industry executives gathered here Thursday (Oct. 4) at the International Electronics Forum organized by Future Horizons.
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To date, Achronix has presented itself as a high-performance FPGA provider seeking to eclipse FPGA market leaders Altera Corp. and Xilinx Inc. Achronix drew attention when it switched foundries to go with Intel in an effort to claim the higher ground.
Achronix' 22i Speedster FPGAs are manufactured using Intel's 22-nm FinFET manufacturing process and come with a variety of high-speed data communications interfaces hardwired. These include 10/40/100G Ethernet MACs, 100Gbit Interlaken channels, PCI Express and DDR3 memory channels.
The HD1000 is a 6 billion transistor FPGA that will become available this quarter. Holt said Achronix would tape-out a 9 billion transistor FPGA in 2013 aimed at the same 22-nm FinFET manufacturing process.
But while high-capacity FPGAs have their place, the space is reserved for relatively low-volume, high-end applications such as communications infrastructure, Holt said. As increasing numbers of SoC projects are delivered behind schedule and need multiple spins, Holt said. Silicon programmability is becoming a necessity for next-generation SoCs, Holt argued.


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Public Record for Dec. 10, 2013
-- STORMI D. DIXON, 29, of 326 Cherry St., No. 3, Janesville, at 7:06 p.m. Sunday at his residence on charges of possession with intent to deliver no more than 3 grams of heroin, possession of marijuana and maintaining a drug trafficking place. Also arrested on charges of battery and disorderly conduct, both as acts of domestic abuse, after police responded to a report of domestic violence. Dixon was arrested again at 2:29 a.m. Monday on charges of false imprisonment, use of a dangerous weapon, battery and disorderly conduct as acts of domestic abuse, for acts he is accused of committing sometime before Nov. 29.
-- A 13-YEAR-OLD BOY, on Friday at the Rock County Youth Services Center, 210 E. Highway 14, Janesville, referred to juvenile authorities on a charge of battery by a prisoner. He is accused of trying to stab detention workers with a pencil and punching a supervisor who tried to restrain him.
-- RALPH E. HALL JR., 52, of Tomahawk at noon Friday at the Oneida County Jail, Rhinelander, on a bench warrant for failure to appear in Rock County Court on a previous charge of operating while intoxicated, second offense.
Intoxicated driving arrests
-- ISIDORO FLORES RAMOS, 35, of 413 Lincoln St., Janesville, at 2:37 a.m. Sunday at Milwaukee and Main streets, Janesville. The arrest was listed as his third for intoxicated driving.
-- JOSEPHINE R. LINK, 41, of 338 Cherry St., Janesville, at 10:08 p.m. Thursday on Acorn Drive near Idlewild Drive in the town of Beloit, cited for intoxicated driving causing injury. Link had stopped her minivan to watch a structure fire and then pulled forward and struck pedestrian Terry L. Olin, 32, of 441 E. Acorn Drive, who was standing at the end of his driveway, also watching the fire. Olin was thrown over the hood of the car and into a ditch. He was treated and released at Mercy Hospital and Trauma Center, Janesville. Link also was cited for inattentive driving.
-- THEFT of copper ground wire from about 12 transformer poles along a one-half-mile segment of Racine Street, Janesville, between Wuthering Hills Drive and County J, reported Thursday. Janesville police are investigating a related set of similar thefts, according to a Rock County Sheriff's Office report.
-- BURGLARY to an outbuilding at a residence on South County H, reported Wednesday. Taken were an air compressor, trailer hitch, table saw and drill press.
-- BURGLARY to a residence on South River Road south of Janesville, reported Wednesday.
Injury accidents
-- HIGHWAY 15 AT HIGHWAY 59 IN THE TOWN OF UNION at 7:12 a.m. Nov. 25, when a semitrailer truck driven by Francis G. Pavek, 79, of Northfield, Minn., was traveling west on Highway 59 and tried to stop at the intersection with Highway 14 but slid on the snow into the intersection, colliding with a car driven by Austin B. Kelly, 21, of 15019 W. Ahara Road, No. 35, Evansville. Kelly had to be extricated by emergency crews. He was admitted to Mercy Hospital and Trauma Center, Janesville, and discharged six days later.
-- HARMONY MILTON TOWNLINE ROAD, JUST WEST OF LADUE DRIVE, TOWN OF HARMONY, at 7:41 p.m. Saturday, when driver Brenda Silva Hernandez, 19, of 4389 Fox Hills Drive, Janesville, saw a deer crossing the road, swerved to miss it and went off the road, hitting a tree. She was treated and released at Mercy Hospital and Trauma Center, Janesville. She was cited for failure to keep the car under control and driving without insurance.
--COUNTY G ABOUT ONE-HALF MILE NORTH OF SUNNY LANE, TOWN OF LA PRAIRIE, at 4:28 p.m. Friday when an SUV driven by Joyce M. Brown, 61, of 2540 Bookmaker Drive, Beloit, encountered a garbage can in the road, swerved, went out of control and flipped over twice as it went off the road. Brown was treated and released at Mercy Hospital and Trauma Center, Janesville. A passenger, Raeesah N. Griffin, 13, of 1777 Pine St., Beloit, also was transported for medical treatment. Brown was cited for driving without insurance.


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Losing teeth is not a natural part of playing a contact sport. Regardless of the sport you play, mouthguards are an easy and inexpensive way to protect your mouth from injury.
Mouthguards are fortunately a much more common sight these days. In many sports, professional and amateur, mouthguards are must-have equipment. These little guards offer high protection at a low cost for the athletes of any age.
Guard Against Injury to Your Mouth
Injuries in sports are common, especially in contact sports. A mouthguard should always make the list when you are purchasing your sports equipment. Evidence shows that not wearing a mouthguard can nearly double your risk of oral injury.
The American Dental Association recommends athletes of all ages use a mouthguard for activities with some degree of injury risk. A mouthguard can not only help prevent broken teeth but also decrease injuries to the lips, tongue, face, or jaw. Here are some common activities that require a mouthguard:
- Football
- Soccer
- Wrestling
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Baseball
- Hockey
- Inline skating or skateboarding
- Cycling
Mouthguards should be used for any sport with a potential for facial injury, not just the ones listed above.
When you are buying a mouthguard, here are a few things you should look for:
- Flexibility
- Tear-resistance
- Comfortable fit
- Proper fit
- No restriction on breathing
While you are out shopping, you may also find there are different types of mouthguards for different sports.
Types of Mouthguards
There is some variation in mouthguards, so choose carefully. You may also want to discuss your options with your dentist. Here are some examples of the types of mouthguards you may see:
- Ready-made—These can be purchased at most sporting goods stores. They are pre-formed and ready to wear. These mouthguards are the least expensive, but also the least effective. You may also find them uncomfortable. This type of mouth guard only stays in position when your mouth is closed.
- Mouth-formed —Also called boil-and-bite mouth protectors, this type can be purchased at most sporting goods stores. They usually fit better than the ready-made option. The protector is softened in hot water, then inserted into the mouth and allowed to adapt to the shape of your mouth. This type cannot be used if you have braces. The material may also become brittle after it has been worn for a while.
- Custom-made—This type is made personally for you by your dentist. It is more expensive than the other two types. Because it is customized, it usually has the best fit and will offer the best coverage for your mouth. This type of mouthguard also does not interfere with your ability to speak.
Before you decide on the type mouthguard you want to purchase, there are a few more issues to consider:
- Do you still have primary (baby) teeth or missing teeth?
- The needs of the specific sport and level at which you are playing. Ask for recommendations from coaches or instructors.
- Dental work that may interfere with mouthguard such as crowns or braces
Like anything you own, you have to take care of it. When you do, it will last longer and work the way it is supposed to.
Take Care of Your Mouthguard
Caring for your mouthguard is easy. Whether you bought it at a store or had it custom-fitted by a dentist, it only takes a few minutes to keep your mouthguard in fighting shape.
- Rinse with cool water or mouthwash before and after each use. You can also clean it with toothpaste and a toothbrush.
- Store it in a case that has vents so it can air out properly between uses.
- Keep it in a place where it is not too hot or too cold to help protect the shape.
- Check it for wear and tear to make sure it is in good shape.
- Make sure that it does not irritate your mouth when you wear it.
- Do not chew on it.
Remember to see your dentist on a regular basis as part of your overall dental care. Bring the mouthguard with you to your appointments. It is a good way to make sure the mouthguard is working effectively.
No matter what your age or sport, make sure you take some time to invest in a mouthguard. Mouthguards are an easy, inexpensive way to protect your mouth from injury and permanent damage.
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In Brazil, the minimum age required is 21 years old.
Each driver must present a full, valid and original national license, held for minimum of 2 years. If your license is not in roman alphabet (i. e. Arabic, Greek, Russian or Chinese) you need to bring an International Driver Permit as well as your national driving licence.
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You must present a valid and personal credit card issued by a banking institution with enough funds to block the security deposit. Third-party credit cards or other cards not associated to banking institutions will not be accepted. The car rental company is solely responsible for approving the presented credit card. Online advance payment does not exempt the lessee from providing a valid international credit card during vehicle pick-up. The rental company will block the security deposit and additional local fees not covered in the prepaid voucher (if applicable) on the card provided at the counter.
You must present a printout of the Booking Confirmation Voucher at the rental counter. This document officially confirms all agreed services, payment conditions, rates, discounts, as well as availability of a vehicle from the chosen group.
Car rental companies reserve the right to refuse renting vehicles to underage or unlicensed drivers, individuals with credit delinquency history, or individuals otherwise considered liabilities by the rental company.
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Welcome to GoSeattleU.com and SU Zone. This season, every Seattle University fan will have the ability to obtain an all-access pass to the Seattle University Sports Athletic Department through the new GoSeattleU.com and SU Zone.
What is GoSeattleU.com?
http://www.goseattleu.com/ is the official web site of the Seattle UniversityAthletics Department. GoSeattleU.com is available to everyone who can access the Internet and contains articles, press releases, statistical information and other important content provided by the GoSeattleU.com Sports Information Department within.
What is SU Zone?
SU Zone is a premium content, subscription-based web product that is found on http://www.goseattleu.com/. SU Zone is also brought to you by the Athletic Department and specifically focuses on streaming video (live and archived) and other exclusive content. Additionally, SU Zone offers premium stats packages, gamecast interfaces, special members-only features and offers, and will continue to offer new and exciting features to its members.
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A familiar story: Edgewood trips up Big Foot
MCFARLAND—It's difficult to keep emotions riding high for 100 straight minutes.
The Big Foot girls volleyball team stepped off its ride—a stretch GMC Topkick truck—with an intensity that carried the Chiefs to a first-set victory.
For the second consecutive year, however, Madison Edgewood turned around and beat the Chiefs in three straight sets in a WIAA playoff match, this time earning a trip to state. The Crusaders—who beat Big Foot in four in a sectional semifinal a year ago—topped the Chiefs 16-25, 25-23, 25-12, 25-21 in a Division 2 sectional final on Saturday night.
"The desire was there, and it was hard to match our intensity of game one," Big Foot coach Jen Koplitz said. "We were so high in game one, then we lost game two, which was so close. This is the exact same thing that happened to us last year."
Saturday's first set was a complete 180-degree turn from Thursday's sectional semifinal, when Big Foot was sluggish from the first serve but recovered to win 3-1.
Senior Amy Schryver had four of her team-high 20 kills and an ace as the Chiefs used a 13-4 run to close it out.
"Lights out," Koplitz said. "We came up really excited."
Some of that energy took a gut-punch when Big Foot fell behind 12-6 in the second set. The Chiefs recovered with an 8-2 run that tied the score at 20-all, and it was 23-23 when they suffered a mishit. Then Edgewood's Rachel Roseboom slammed a kill to tie the match at a set apiece.
"You don't want to blame it on being loud, but we lost our communication," Big Foot senior libero Mackenzie Long said. "We just weren't mixing things up and trying different things to make them keep moving. They were constantly keeping us moving."
The third set was all Edgewood from the start, but Big Foot regrouped for a close battle in the fourth.
"We weren't done yet," Long said. "We wanted to come out strong and show them we could come back."
They actually led 20-18 after freshman Kennedy Hehr and Long made athletic plays to keep a ball alive, but the Chiefs couldn't put the Crusaders away.
Senior Kaelyn Kessel had three of her match-high 28 kills over the final seven points to punch Edgewood's ticket to state.
The loss ended a successful season for the Chiefs, who weren't exactly sure what to expect with an inexperienced lineup this year but finished with a 38-6 record and a deep tournament run.
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Leaders: Kills—Amy Schryver (BF) 20, Kaelyn Kessel (ME) 28. Digs—Kennedy Hehr (BF) 19, Jenna Tipple (ME) 22. Assists—Alli Mazur (BF) 31, Haley Schwenn (ME) 47. Aces—Mikaela Lagerhausen (BF) 3, Karlie Brown (ME) 2. Blocks—Rachel Heidenreich, Schryver and Lagerhausen (BF) 1 each, Andrea Wright (ME) 3.
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NEW YORK Google, IBM and Microsoft topped a list of the most attractive employers in 2012, according to a global survey of engineering students conducted by Universum, a Stockholm-based company.
Not surprisingly, students surveyed preferred brand name companies, lending credence to the annual survey's claim that it highlight[s] the worlds most powerful employer brands, those companies that excel in talent attraction and retention.
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The "World's Most Attractive Employers Index" is based on the employer preferences of students from Brazil, Canada,China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Russia, Spain, U.K.and the U.S. Universum asked students to select the employers they would consider working for, then choose their "ideal" employer. The survey also revealed that working in the global automotive industry is becoming increasingly popular along with oil, gas and energy. Along with Google, IBM and Microsoft, Intel also finished in the top 5.
Thinking globally, many students expressed a desire to work for multinational companies. The exception was Japan, where engineering students listed no overseas companies among their top 10 preferences.
Universum said it surveyed 144,000 students around the world. That total includes both business and engineering majors. The results for each group were divided and released separately.
Apple makes the grade
Universum also released separate national editions of its survey, ranking the most popular employers by country. Apple showed up in most top 20 rankings, including Brazil, China, France, Japan, U.K. and the U.S. Germany, whose most popular employer among engineering students is Audi, chose neither Google nor Apple. India students also left Apple off their list.
Apple was the top employment pick of Chinese engineering students while Google came in at No. 4. Huawei ranked second among Chinese students, but ZTE, China's other telecom equipment giant, didn't make China's top 20 list.
Panasonic was the top choice among Japanese engineering students followed by Sony.
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Stomach bloating and weight gain
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Re: Stomach bloating and weight gain
Hi everyone,
I am glad to find that other people have similar symptoms. I am a white female, 43 years old, and eat a healthy diet (no milk products except for yoghurt or cottage cheese). I am not on ANY medication and do not take even Advil when I am experiencing a bloated condition.
I have been suffering from similar symptoms for over 5 years now...the feelings of being 'overly full' (not from overeating) started to appear when I was training for a walkathon, and during this same time I inexplicably gained over 40 pounds. Since that time, the weight has been piling on and clothes, in particular t-shirts, do not fit. I did not seek medical help because I thought this was what "becoming fat" felt like. I am not suffering from constipation (though it feels like constipation; however I am actually very regular) and my periods are also regular and normal (though I do suffer from severe cramps, but have all my life). This is NOT the bloating that occurs before my period, this is a completely different type of bloating, it really feels like I have a watermelon inside me and it is restricting my lungs. I can't even 'suck this in' or contract my stomach at all, it's not normal.
I have recurrent symptoms of swelling/bloatedness, severe enough that I actually am short of breath and have to "sigh" in order to get a good breath. Sitting or standing is uncomfortable; the only position where I can breath slightly more comfortable is lying on my side. Periodically, I also get lower back/right side aching, where it hurts to walk (feels like a bladder or kidney infection, but tests are clear), paired with night sweats where I am unbearably hot, or where I will be shaking from being cold all night long. More recently, my fever and aching was so severe that if I did not know better, I would have thought I was in labour, as it felt just like labour pains from childbirth (but with no easing up inbetween cramping).
I have cut out fat from my diet for 3 weeks now and my symptoms were improved **so dramatically** that I can actually wear t-shirts and they hang on my body rather than pulling across underneath my breasts. I don't have a scale, but I would easily say that I shrunk down two full shirt sizes in two weeks. I could bend, touch my toes, suck in my stomach, it was like I was finally normal again! All hope is restored......
I went for an ultrasound today, thinking that my symptoms were gall bladder-related. My gall bladder appears healthy and has no sign of a pebble inside. And then:
Today, again, I am feeling the fullness/bloating again, and very short of breath. Could it be: (a) from the ultrasound technologist pushing around in there today? (b) the fact that I had a bowl of fresh fruit for breakfast? (c) the fact that I ate 2 low-fat cookies yesterday afternoon? Nothing else in my diet has changed and I am disappointed that after 2 weeks of feeling NO bloatedness, it reappeared and I don't know why. When I am this way, I cannot tell if I am hungry or not because I am constantly feeling full, and often end of skipping meals which is not helpful to my mood!
I do have other symptoms, but not sure what, if any, the relation could be:
- in past couple of years, would have mild heartburn, NOT occurring after eating or being full
- I have a phlegmy cough in the morning ONLY
- very rare but severe coughing/choking fits (too much saliva?) where I usually end up vomiting, or at resulting in broken blood vessels in my face from the violent coughing
- periodic shoulder pain/aching/loss of mobility (which has almost completely disappeared when cut out fat from diet)
- pain in breathing when I lie on my left-hand side (this has been a lifelong undiagnosed condition but it does disappear...but it has reappeared today after the ultrasound technologist was poking around in there)
- recently, before I cut out the fat from my diet, I would get a blister in my upper palate/throat when I ate. I could 'pop' the blister and the discomfort was gone - it is not a painful blister. When I cut out the fat, they did not reoccur, but today after eating my bowl of fruit, I got the blister again.....along with the bloating and discomfort.
I would be interested to know, does ANYONE also experience any of these symptoms, I wonder if they are related?
Re: Stomach bloating and weight gain
Sorry that everybody is suffering too but I am also thankful that I am not alone. 6 months ago I started getting headaches and lightheadedness for about 2 weeks. After that I would periodically have sharp stabbing pains in my lower left abdomen that would be debilitating, usually initially started when standing and getting a pelvic exam from the gyno. Since then my monthy cycle has been very short. I ended up quitting my job because of these pains and they have since gone away but I am not sure if its from being off my feet or because I got back on the birth control Pill (possible endometriosis). Well my stomach is always swollen now it usually gets worse as the day progresses. I also have dull pain and mild cramping fairly regularly in my lower left abdominal area (doc is trying to convince me it is IBS) and extends into my lower back which is constantly aching, I also feel fatigued quickly, similar to when I was pregnant, if I fight the fatigue I end up with headaches and dizziness. I have always been very fit, I am 26 5' 3" I have pretty much been a size 2 between 115 to 120 pounds my entire life besides pregnancy. I was able to maintain this weight simply by hitting the gym 2 days a week. I have gained 8 pounds within 2 months of the onset of my symptoms and have been unable to shed anything. I am working out 5 days a week burning 1000 calories a day! Just to stabilize my weight because I can't lose anything. All the weight is in my lower abdomen, it has grown 3 inches, while the rest of my body measurements remain the same as when I was a size 2. I have had a ct scan of my abdomen and brain, extensive bloodwork including thyroid tests, internal/external ultrasound, std tests, spinal x-ray. They now have me on miralax to check if it is possibly IBS, if not they are going to do laproscopic surgery to check for endometriosis. Please help I can't keep up this workout routine forever especially with the fatigue and I am afraid to gain weight as my entire family has weight and health problems, this is why I have spend my life being fit.
Re: Stomach bloating and weight gain
Have you looked into endometriosis? Its a long shot but I know that symptoms are supposed to get better in pregnancy. I have been looking into this myself because docs have told me it is a possibility to my problems, considering getting laproscopic surgery to find out. Birth control pills are also supposed to help with endo symptoms. But I have read that endo can also cause weight gain and inability to lose weight. So tired of working so hard and getting no results. I feel your pain, good luck.
Re: Stomach bloating and weight gain
I used to work in an OB/Gyn clinic doing ultrasound, followed by four years of hospital work. These symptoms do not point to endometriosis. Endometriosis is a condition in which the endometrial tissue (the innermost layer of the uterus) grows in areas where it doesn't belong, such as on the ovaries and in the bowel. It has been found in other places, but the pelvis is most common. Its biggest symptoms is PAIN, especially during menstruation, because this is when the endometrium sheds, also known as menstruation or one's period.
The weight gain and the bloating is more similar to my situation. I'm a mountain biker - lots of exercise and I eat well. I do eat some organic foods, low fat, no artificial sweeteners, unless I eat out. I lost my job, last year, and had to leave the town I absolutely loved. I gained 30 pounds just last year. It was pretty devastating.
I tried using Weight Watchers to lose the weight, but this time, it just would not work. I've lost 40 pounds using Weight Watchers, before, but my body just would not respond, this time, and I was pretty strict. I decided to try a different diet - the Zone - which changed my carb/protein/fat ratio tremendously. I lost 10 pounds in the first two weeks, now it is slower, and I lost almost two inches around my waist and hips. My energy went way up and my cycling performance has improved significantly. I would strongly recommend trying a lower-carb diet. It is absolutely NOT a low-carb diet, but it has a different balance.
Since starting the zone, my bloating has decreased, my ulcer-like symptoms have gone away, and my bowels are being more cooperative.
I know from professional experience that a lot of women have GI problems - maybe even just chemical problems resulting from the wrong diet, like me - but a lot of these women go through long, drawn-out diagnostic processes because many doctors seem to always start with gynecological diagnostic tests rather than referring the women to a gastroenterologist. Some women go to gynecologists, for EVERYTHING, but this is absolutely the wrong thing to do if their problems fall under the scope of another specialist. If you're having right-sided upper abdominal pain and bloating, chances are that you don't need a pelvic ultrasound and a gynecologist.
Re: Stomach bloating and weight gain
Hi, i am a 27 yr old female living in wales, when i was 19, i was suffering from chronic heartburn and lost lots of wight as i was unable to eat anything apart from bread, the doctors decided that i had a scared and non functioning gall bladder and they opperated and removed it, fast forward a few years and the symptoms got worse, the doctors have now had me on lansoprazone to reduce the level of acid in my stomach to that of a polar bear, and following routine blood tests which showed that i had abnormally high liver function tests they did a liver biopsy, which was very painfull, they have now diagnosed primary billiary sclerosis of the bile duct which means the liver will eventually need to be replaced as the bile duct spreads into the liver as a tree and once it has scarred all over it will no longer work. the docs recon ill need one by the time im 40. At present they have me on Ursodeocloric acid (polar bear tablets), i literatly rattle, when u include the pain killers, since they removed my gall bladder i have suffered from being constantly tierd, and have a real struggle to get up in the mornings, have put on wieght that no matter what i do i cant shift, and have bloating that i look pregnant, and i am able to balance a can of pop on top of my bloated tummy. the amout of streach marks that this streaching has caused is unbeleavable. I just wanted to tell people that i was young and nieve and did what the doctors told me, and it turns out that none of them actually knew what was wrong and they were really in the dark and did the first thing that came to mind, as it turns out there was nothing wrong with my gall bladder and after having further tests and scans of my liver it turns out they have left part of the gall bladder in by mistake, so god knows what kind of mess is in there. Please Please Please think things through before you opt to go under the kife as once they have taken bits out they can not put them back!!!!! im thank full that with the medication i can live a realitely normal life, but they are unsure what long term effects the tabs will have or if i will be able to have children of my own, so make the most of what you have and think carefully before u make any big desiccions.
im female and they were unsure due to me having a liver complaint what contraception i could have, before i was diagnosed i tried the pill but it made me nauseous, they then put in the implanon, hormonal tube olaced under the skin on the arm, none of these were any good for me as i had a period every week and was continuously being sick, i have now had a meneva coil fitted which was very painfull as i havnt had any children, and its been in about 2 years, the 1st year i didnt have a period and now they have started again andd im thinking it may have to be taken out before long, all of them have caused some weight gain, and stomach bloating which is quite anoying, hope this helps a bit?
Re: Stomach bloating and weight gain
I have been experiencing the same problem for 10 weeks now. When I eat anything I look 5 months pregenant and I gained 15 pounds. I am currently being tested for various conditions by my GI doctor at Ceders Sinai in Beverly Hills California and I am seeing a nutritionist weekly. I don't have a diagnoses yet but it seems like I am having problems digesting wheat, dairy, soy and highly seasoned items and high fat, high sugar items. I would recommend you remove all wheat, diary, soy and other items that cause gas such as beans and brocolli. I find when I do not eat these items and I eat small portions of food every 2 hours rather then eating a normal size meal, I feel better and don't bloat and I have lost 10 of the 15 pounds.
My GI doctor thinks I may have a bactria overgrowth in my small intestine and I am getting tested for that this Friday, July 14, 2006. I will let you know if that is the problem because it seems like we have the same issue.
Please email me at my regular email address [email protected] and I can email you the information regarding the strict diet that my nutritionist placed me on.
Let me know how you feel when you remove these items. I hope you feel better I know how horrible this can be.
hi my name is tanya im 29 and ive been reading everybodys posts here. i literally am sick to death of having all these problems like you guys are. lots of bloating, gas, tummy cramps, mood swings, light headedness, nausea, diarrhea, tiredness, excema (or really dry skin), i have been diagnosed with rheumatiod arthritis about 5 years ago but that seems to be under control alot lately. i workout 3-4 times a week in the gym with my husband (whos a personal trainer) and im not really seeing results, something that im eating or not eating is obviously effecting my shape and what not. i dont eat junk foods, plently of veggies and some fruit each day, fish, other meats, eggs. ive stopped taking regular cows milk (even organic) and stopped eating natural yoghurts, i have switched to an oat milk which is gluten free and lactose free. i wanna know if anyone got solid help via seeing a nutritionist or a dietician and can give me some advice. im not on the pill or pregnant, have reduced the amount of coffee i take each day (one small cup now) and take expensive paradox oil (the best quality of fish oil) and vitamins (also the best quality). please im hoping someone can help as im getting desperate!
Re: Stomach bloating and weight gain
Still suffering from the same issues since January. Bloated stomach (eased by daily miralax), constant crampy pain in lower left abdominal region, weight gain/inability to lose weight with extensive exercise, fatique, headaches, fat build up around love handle area only. Anyway here is a link that I am considering looking into maybe it will help somebody. I am getting used to dissapointment and am willing to try pretty much anything to feel normal again and not have to kill myself at the gym just to maintain my body shape which is 8 pounds/1 dress size larger than I should be. Good luck.
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Re: Stomach bloating and weight gain
Ive had all the same symptoms, ive had them for going on 4 years now. Ive been diagnosed with i.b.s, possible ulcer, just my endometriosis, gallbladder (stones), and ive been told nothings wrong with me. Went to a stomach doc last month and im having my gallbladder out this friday , they did a HIDA scan and my gallbladder isnt emptying the bile. I am excited to have the surgery, and hope this is it!
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The past year I have been experiencing the stomach bloat after everything I ate. Looking 5 months pregnant became the norm for me. I tried cutting out dairy, soy and gluten to no avail.
Recently I took the advice I found in this thread and researched "Leaky Gut" syndrome. I started taking some supplements suggested for this condition and over the past two weeks have had some amazing results. My stomach is the flattest it has been in over a year. I have reintroduced dairy, soy and gluten with no problems and the best part is that my digestion/absorption of food has dramatically improved. Instead of a constant bloat with no real feelings of hunger or fullness no matter how much I did or did not eat I now get fantasically hungry and after eating feel completely satiated. It is wonderful.
So here is what I have been doing. Tons of probiotics (the kind with 50 billion plus good bacteria), constant hydration and "Digest Gold" digestive enzymes. I consulted my Dr. about these supplements and he thinks it is the digestive enzymes that are helping the most. The "Digest Gold" are supposed to be the best on the market. They are expensive, but I highly recommend them. Amazon.com has the best pricing.
I have also been doing some research on kick starting my digestive system so I do not have to take these supplements forever. I found some interesting articles about liver health and how improving your liver will improve you ability to digest food.
I really think my problem is/was that my body was not breaking down food into in energy and instead storing it causing the weight gain.
Hope this helps!
Re: Stomach bloating and weight gain
I do not usually reply to subjects such as these, as I am not a doctor. But I have had to learn how to deal with my OWN body over the years, and did not always make the right choices, due to advice I was given (including medical advice). I would just like to say that everyone's body and digestion are different, no remedy is going to work for EVERYONE....EVER!
Myself and my daughter both had troubles with bloating. I had the bloating, pregnant looking, and weight gain issues for quite a long time, with no relief from changing my diet or taking a few doctors advice. Until I realized a few things. You need to learn what works with your body. If you eat something and get bloated. DO NOT EAT IT!! Or at least know that you have issues with it, and learn to eat smaller amounts of it less often.
When my daughter came to me with her issues, I told her the same. She gained 15 pound in only a couple months and her bra size went up 2 sizes. She was tested for pregnancy, along a few other things, and still no explanation. After she came to me and I explained to her how to listen to her body, she not only lost the weight, the size and the frustration, but she has tons more energy.
Now in my case, it was mostly sugared drinks (Iced-tea was the worst)...tons of milk (I am not intolerant) and quite simply eating when I was not hungry. She agreed she does the same.
One of the biggest problem with people today is listening to what works for others. Diets containing strictly fruits, veggies and fiber and all the good stuff ..does not agree with me. I personally need a little bit of everything to run smoothly. Sound stupid? It's true. And to agree that eating 5-6 times a day for good health, is ridiculous...not everyones body can handle that the same way. Just eat what you normally do, and if you bloat, find a new strategy for that food, and go on to the next. Eventually you will find what works for YOUR body. That is YOUR diet, and only yours.....simple
Oh ..and I forgot to mention
All the things that do not agree with my stomach....I still eat.
I have just learned how and when to eat them.
Iced-Tea is my favorite thing in the world, but it makes my stomach grow by the day.
So I learned to have 1 glass instead of 3, or only once or twice a week. And I exercise regularly...not because I want to, but because I have to, I am 43 years old and just being active is not working for me anymore.
Good luck all. No one wants to be sick or not feel their best. Just take a minute to accept who you are and what your body is...that made it a whole lot easier for me.
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Coreen "Grandma Judy" Hess, Janesville, WI (1939-2014)
May 31, 1939 - February 8, 2014
Coreen "Grandma Judy" Hess, 74, of Janesville, passed away Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014, following a long battle with ALS at St. Mary's Janesville Hospital surrounded by family and holding her husband's hand. She was born in Janesville, on May 31, 1939, the daughter of James and Doris (Fosmoen) Stack. She attended St. Patrick's Grade School and was a graduate of Janesville High School, class of 1958. Judy married Kenneth W. Spaulding on Aug. 20, 1960. They divorced in 1969. She married David R. Hess on Jan. 31, 1980. She was employed for many years as a bus driver by the Janesville Transit System from which she retired to care for her aging mother. Following her mother's death, she attended Blackhawk Technical College where she received a C.N.A. degree. Judy then worked as a C.N.A. at Skaalen Nursing Home and St. Elizabeth Nursing Home until she retired a second time. She was a member of Cargill United Methodist Church where she was a member of the Noteworthy Choir. She was a member of the Janesville Senior Choristers and a past member of O.E.S. Chapter # 69, Order of the Amaranth and the White Shrine.
Surviving relatives are her husband of 34 years, David Hess; three sons: Mark, Kevin and Mike (Pam) Spaulding, all of Janesville; one daughter, Tanya Rucker of St. Paul, MN; grandchildren: Brittany, Nika, Bruce, Mikey and Sierra Spaulding, Brie (Dez) Miller, Avery (Elia) and Kiki Rucker; great-grandchildren: Daetasia, Daraijah, Damya Miller, Alana and Dominick Rucker; nieces, nephews and multiple cousins. In addition to her parents, James and Doris (Fosmoen) Stack, she was preceded in death by her twin sister, Noreen Joyce Voss; and one daughter, Kim Marie Spaulding.
Visitation will be Friday, Feb. 14, 2014, from 10 a.m. until 12 Noon at CARGILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 2000 Wesley Avenue, Janesville, with the funeral services to follow at 12 Noon Friday at the CHURCH. Rev. Krysta Deede will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Cargill United Methodist Church. The family is being assisted by HENKE-CLARSON FUNERAL HOME.


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Cursive still taught while schools expand technology and implement Common Core standards
Isabelle Hennig guided her pencil in her left hand as she spelled "jeweler" in cursive.
As she finished her practice sheet, she wrote her name in cursive at the top, remembering to dot the "i" in "Hennig."
She smiled.
"She loves cursive the most," Lurdes Huerta said about her third-grade student at Jackson Elementary School in Elkhorn.
Isabelle practices cursive at home for about 45 minutes a day.
"I continue to write because sometimes I need to write it, and if I stop, I might forget it," 9-year-old Isabelle said.
As educators work to implement Common Core State Standards, juggling keyboard instruction and cursive proficiency is a balancing act, area school district administrators said.
In Janesville, cursive isn't getting as much attention as it did years ago.
"We are emphasizing it less," said Julie DeCook, language arts coordinator for the Janesville School District.
"We used to spend more time practicing in each grade. But as we move to more digital technology, keyboarding skills, computing skills, we are emphasizing those more and cursive less, but without completely leaving cursive behind."
Common Core, a series of benchmarks for what students should know and be able to do, was adopted by Wisconsin in 2010. It dictates that students should be able to navigate a computer and keyboard with little guidance by fourth grade.
With state assessments transferring from paper test booklets to computers for the 2014-15 school year, area school districts have needed to get students learning keyboarding earlier.
Whitewater School District used to teach keyboarding skills in middle school or high school. Now Whitewater schools teach it in third grade.
"We are not short-changing the printing or the cursive as we make bigger our instructional support for keyboarding," said Kelly Seichter, director of curriculum and instruction for Whitewater.
"We feel that both handwriting, printing and cursive are important part of communications that we expect out of our students."
The Common Core does not explicitly say cursive should be taught in schools. In fact, the Common Core does not mandate curriculum in any subject on a statewide level because Wisconsin is a local control state. It is up to the individual school districts to decide in what grades students learn cursive and how much time teachers spend on it.
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction advocates for balanced instruction of handwriting and keyboarding to prepare students for careers and college. That was the same approach before the Common Core was adopted.
"Exposure to and instruction in both printing and cursive is relevant and important when it comes to handwriting skills," said Patrick Gasper, Department of Public Instruction communications officer, in an email.
The Elkhorn School District has used the same cursive curriculum since 2007.
Students are introduced to cursive second semester of second grade and spend a minimum of 15 minutes a week working on cursive.
In third grade, students spend 20 to 30 minutes a week fine tuning and practicing the script.
First semester of fourth grade, students spend a minimum of 15 minutes of instruction per week practicing.
"I've never viewed, or would never view, it not being in the Common Core as making an overt statement in regards to cursive," said Jason Tadlock, Elkhorn superintendent. "There is lots that is not in the Common Core that schools cover and or teach … just because something is not in it doesn't mean that schools don't teach it."
Whitewater starts teaching cursive second semester of second grade, and the goal is to have students proficient in cursive by the start of fourth grade.
Janesville teachers begin cursive instruction in third grade.
Janesville teachers spend about 10 minutes a day during language arts instructing cursive. In fourth and fifth grade, students do not receive direct instruction on cursive, but it is integrated into classes, and direction and coaching are given as needed, DeCook said.
While the Janesville district reinforces cursive in fourth and fifth grades, Whitewater leaves it up to students to practice cursive on their own.
Learning cursive is a sliver of a child's overall education, and students are required to learn and remember more material, said Eric Runez, Whitewater superintendent.
"It's far more convenient and efficient to word process," Runez said. "There are still short assignments and short answer questions where they will hand write things, but even then I don't know if we expect it to be written in cursive like we did 20 years ago."�
If you were to walk through a high school today, you would see the majority of students writing in print or block letters.
"I'd be shocked if we saw more than 25 percent in cursive," Runez said. "That's my gut telling me that."
Recent studies show handwriting helps with reading fluency and increases neurological activity.
In a research study conducted by Dr. Karin James, associate professor of psychological and brain sciences at Indiana University, college students who transcribed a paragraph in cursive remembered the information better a week later than those who transcribed it using print or the keyboard.
DeCook said she sees the kinesthetic and memory benefits of learning cursive in her students and herself.
"In some cases, (it's) helping them recognize words or remember the spelling of words," DeCook said. "Just jotting notes to myself in cursive helps me remember I need to do it. I don't necessarily have to look at the note again."


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Ross' three-run shot paces Red Sox
Right-hander Lackey shows improvement, allowing two runs in 3 2/3 innings
By Bill Chastain / MLB.com
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- The Red Sox defeated the Rays, 6-2, on Sunday afternoon at Charlotte Sports Park.
The Rays got busy with one out in the third when Leslie Anderson singled to center and Sean Rodriguez followed with a single to right. Yunel Escobar's infield single scored Anderson.
Red Sox starter John Lackey's throwing error on a pickoff attempt allowed Rodriguez and Escobar to move into scoring position. Evan Longoria then hit a sacrifice fly to center field to score Rodriguez and give the Rays a 2-0 lead.
Making his fourth start since having right-elbow reconstruction surgery in November 2011, Lackey gave up two runs on four hits and a walk while striking out two in 3 2/3 innings. He did not pitch in 2012.
Making his third outing of the spring, Matt Moore started for the Rays and pitched three scoreless innings before finding trouble in the fourth.
The Rays' southpaw walked Daniel Nava to start the inning. One out later, Ryan Sweeney singled to right before David Ross homered to left-center field to give the Red Sox a 3-2 lead.
"I felt like I was able to stay on top of my fastball much better," Moore said. "Pitched down in the zone. ... Felt like I made a good adjustment with my offspeed pitches in the middle of the at-bat, which felt nice."
Boston tacked on three more runs in the seventh, highlighted by Pedro Ciriaco's RBI single and Jeremy Hazelbaker's run-scoring double.
Ross' home run was his first hit of the spring.
Moore, who won 11 games in his rookie season in 2012, allowed three runs on four hits, walking two and striking out two.
"Minus the three-run home run, there were some hard-hit baseballs, but I was getting through the inning in 10-12 pitches. ... I was able to make some pitches I had to make," Moore said.
Josh Lueke continued his impressive spring for the Rays by pitching a scoreless 1 2/3 innings to move his ERA to 1.29 through four outings.
Up next: Lefty ace Jon Lester will take the long bus ride to Jupiter and start Monday's 1:05 p.m. ET contest against the Marlins. Will Middlebrooks, Mike Napoli, Jarrod Saltalamacchia and Jonny Gomes are expected to be in the starting lineup.
Bill Chastain is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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2014 Golden Globes Winners!
The 2014 Golden Globes winners will be revealed during the Tina Fey and Amy Poehler-hosted awards ceremony, broadcast live Sunday, Jan. 12th at 5 p.m. PST/8 p.m. EST on NBC.
The 2014 Golden Globes winners are considered somewhat of a primer for the upcoming 2014 Oscars, both of which feature many of the same big Hollywood names and movies of the past year.
Unlike previous years, there are no clear frontrunners and it's still a wide open race for awards glory.
Check out the full list of 2014 Golden Globes awards winners below – which we'll bold as soon as they're announced on the telecast – and let us know what you think in the comments. Did your picks win big?
Best Motion Picture — Drama
'12 Years a Slave' — WINNER
'Captain Phillips'
Best Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy
'American Hustle' — WINNER
'Inside Llewyn Davis
'The Wolf of Wall Street'
Best Director
Alfonso Cuaron, 'Gravity' — WINNER
Paul Greengrass, 'Captain Phillips'
Steve McQueen, '12 Years a Slave'
Alexander Payne, 'Nebraska'
David O. Russell, 'American Hustle'
Best Actor in a Motion Picture — Drama
Chiwetel Ejiofor, '12 Years a Slave'
Idris Elba, 'Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom'
Tom Hanks, 'Captain Phillips'
Matthew McConaughey, 'Dallas Buyers Club' — WINNER
Robert Redford, 'All is Lost'
Best Actor in a Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy
Christian Bale, 'American Hustle'
Bruce Dern, 'Nebraska'
Leonardo DiCaprio, 'The Wolf of Wall Street' — WINNER
Oscar Isaac, 'Inside Llewyn Davis'
Joaquin Phoenix, 'Her'
Best Actress in a Motion Picture — Drama
Cate Blanchett, 'Blue Jasmine' — WINNER
Sandra Bullock, 'Gravity'
Judi Dench, 'Philomena'
Emma Thompson, 'Saving Mr. Banks'
Kate Winslet, 'Labor Day'
Best Actress in a Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy
Amy Adams, 'American Hustle' — WINNER
Julie Delpy, 'Before Midnight'
Greta Gerwig, 'Frances Ha'
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, 'Enough Said'
Meryl Streep, 'August: Osage County'
Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture
Barkhad Abdi, 'Captain Phillips'
Daniel Bruhl, 'Rush'
Bradley Cooper, 'American Hustle'
Michael Fassbender, '12 Years a Slave'
Jared Leto, 'Dallas Buyers Club' — WINNER
Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture
Sally Hawkins, 'Blue Jasmine'
Jennifer Lawrence, 'American Hustle' — WINNER
Lupita Nyong'o, '12 Years a Slave'
Julia Roberts, 'August: Osage County'
June Squibb, 'Nebraska'
Best Screenplay from a Motion Picture
Spike Jonze, 'Her' — WINNER
Bob Nelson, 'Nebraska'
Jeff Pope and Steve Coogan, 'Philomena'
John Ridley, '12 Years a Slave'
Eric Warren and David O. Russell, 'American Hustle'
Best Original Score from a Motion Picture
Alex Ebert, 'All is Lost' — WINNER
Alex Heffes, 'Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom'
Steven Price, 'Gravity'
John Williams, 'The Book Thief'
Hans Zimmer, '12 Years a Slave'
Best Original Song from a Motion Picture
"Atlas," 'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire'
"Let It Go," Frozen
"Ordinary Love," 'Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom' — WINNER
"Please Mr. Kennedy," 'Inside Llewyn Davis'
"Sweeter Than Fiction," 'One Chance'
Best Foreign Language Film
'Blue is the Warmest Color'
'The Great Beauty' — WINNER
'The Hunt'
'The Past'
'The Wind Rises'
Best Animated Feature Film
'The Croods'
'Despicable Me 2′
'Frozen' — WINNER
Best Television Drama Series
'Breaking Bad' — WINNER
'Downton Abbey'
'The Good Wife'
'House of Cards'
'Masters of Sex'
Best Television Comedy Series
'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' — WINNER
'The Big Bang Theory'
'Parks and Recreation'
'Modern Family'
Best Actor in a Television Drama Series
Bryan Cranston, 'Breaking Bad' — WINNER
Liev Schrieber, 'Ray Donovan'
Michael Sheen, 'Masters of Sex'
Kevin Spacey, 'House of Cards'
James Spader, 'The Blacklist'
Best Actor in a Television Comedy Series
Jason Bateman, 'Arrested Development'
Don Cheadle, 'House of Lies'
Michael J. Fox, 'The Michael J. Fox Show'
Jim Parsons, 'The Big Bang Theory'
Andy Samberg, 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' — WINNER
Best Actress in a Television Drama Series
Julianna Margulies, 'The Good Wife'
Tatiana Maslany, 'Orphan Black'
Taylor Schilling, 'Orange is the New Black'
Kerry Washington, 'Scandal'
Robin Wright, 'House of Cards' — WINNER
Best Actress in a Television Comedy Series
Zooey Deschanel, 'The New Girl'
Lena Dunham, 'Girls'
Edie Falco, 'Nurse Jackie'
Julie Louis-Dreyfus, 'Veep'
Amy Poehler, 'Parks and Recreation' — WINNER
Best Miniseries or Motion Picture made for Television
'American Horror Story: Coven'
'Behind the Candelabra' — WINNER
'Dancing on the Edge'
'Top of the Lake'
'The White Queen'
Best Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture made for Television
Matt Damon, 'Behind the Candelabra'
Michael Douglas, 'Behind the Candelabra' — WINNER
Idris Elba, 'Luther'
Chiwetel Ejiofor, 'Dancing on the Edge'
Al Pacino, 'Phil Spector'
Best Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture made for Television
Helena Bonham Carter, 'Burton and Taylor'
Rebecca Ferguson, 'The White Queen'
Jessica Lange, 'American Horror Story: Coven'
Helen Mirren, 'Phil Spector'
Elisabeth Moss, 'Top of the Lake' — WINNER
Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture made for Television
Josh Charles, 'The Good Wife'
Rob Lowe, 'Behind the Candelabra'
Aaron Paul, 'Breaking Bad'
Corey Stoll, 'House of Cards'
Jon Voight, 'Ray Donovan' — WINNER
Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture made for Television
Jacqueline Bisset, 'Dancing on the Edge' — WINNER
Janet McTeer, 'The White Queen'
Hayden Panettiere, 'Nashville'
Monica Potter, 'Parenthood'
Sofia Vergara, 'Modern Family'


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The Dutch legal community is remembering John Allen, an attorney specializing in intellectual property, who was killed along with his wife and three sons in the Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 crash.
Allen worked for NautaDutilh, which announced the passing of its "much-loved" partner. Allen, 44, his wife, Sandra, and their sons, Christopher, Julian and Ian, were all aboard the flight that crashed in the Ukraine.
In his professional life, Allen played a key role at the law firm. "He was very important in building the intellectual property practice group, where his expertise and skills in patent litigation and technology-related disputes were highly praised by his clients and peers," according to an online tribute released by the firm.
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"All of us who had the privilege of working with John during his 18 years at NautaDutilh came to know him as a kind, down-to-earth and humorous man and many of us have also lost a friend," the law firm added in a personal recollection of Allen. "He will be dearly missed."
Allen first started working for the law firm in 1996 and was named a partner in 2007. Born in the United Kingdom on March 27, 1970, he resided for many years in The Netherlands.
Allen specialized in European patent litigation. Many of his cases related to technology companies. His abilities as a lawyer were recognized by his peers, and he was among a handful of lawyers from The Netherlands who were listed in Who's Who Legal for patent law, and was included on the Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000: The World's Leading Patent Practitioners.
He was often chosen to speak at intellectual property conferences, and was an active member of the American Intellectual Property Law Association and the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property.
Allen was part of the law firm's team that represented clients before the Court of Justice of the European Union. Among his specialties were European patent litigation, litigation in technology-related disputes, technology transfer and licensing transactions.
He had many diverse clients, including a Dutch company that manufactures cow-milking robots. His notable cases included those involving the Dutch Central Bank, a large cable company, a noted medical devices firm, and a Dutch television network operator.
He also gained recognition for his work on a case involving commodity importers in litigation over DNA patents. Allen argued on this case before the Court of Justice of the European Union, which led to the decision in Monsanto v. Cefetra.
A graduate of Erasmus University Rotterdam, Allen also took post-graduate courses in telecommunications and competition law at Amsterdam University, Nijmegen University (Grotius Academy) and King's College London.
NautaDutilh also noted how Allen had "many talents" and "he generously shared his musical and athletic abilities" with members of the law firm.
NautaDutilh has a strong presence in Western Europe. Its offices are located in Amsterdam, Brussels, London, Luxembourg, New York City and Rotterdam. The flight originated in Amsterdam, and the Allen family was apparently heading to Kuala Lumpur, when the Boeing 777 crashed in the Ukraine last week. It was apparently downed in a remote area controlled by pro-Russian separatists, with all 298 passengers and crew killed,InsideCounsel has reported.
There is no word yet on when a memorial service will be held by the Allen family's surviving relatives and their friends.
"Our thoughts are with John's family and his friends in and outside the office," the law firm said in the statement.


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Master of Urban design students David Lewis and Matthew Galbraith, and two recent graduates, Carolina Ferrero, MUD'12, and Michael Mason, MUD'12, received the award for the "Mid-Century Modern Design Guidelines" they developed for the Southfield Planning Department.
Working as interns in the planning department, the students documented three districts/neighborhoods and dozens of buildings built in the Mid-Century Modern style from the 1950s to the early 1970s that are important to the architectural heritage of Southfield, a first-ring suburb of Detroit that grew rapidly after World War II.
The design guidelines provide the Southfield Planning Department with an essential tool to keep significant structures and districts intact. The guidelines not only define the style and identify significant structures, but also provide recommendations for enhancements through the use of case studies. One of the most significant buildings in Southfield is the former Reynolds Metals Regional Sales Office designed by Minoru Yamasaki, a Troy-based architect best known for the World Trade Center in New York.


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