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- alaughingdog Feb 14, 2012 04:57 AM
I said I would cook for a church dinner, likely to be for 100-125 people, then found out the budget was $300. The dinner doesn't have to be elaborate, and the desserts will be donated, but I'd like to make something substantial, delicious and fun. There will be children and adults present. I was thinking of meatballs, some turkey meatballs stretched with grain, and some veggie balls of some sort involving beans, as the protein, and maybe some sort of potato dish instead of pasta to soak up a good tomato sauce. A chopped salad of whatever is reasonable in the way of produce, maybe one other veggie dish, and foccacia. That's what I was thinking, but I thought I'd toss the idea out here and see what ideas you have. Thanks!
A lot of people forget that roasts are often the most economical way to feed a crowd. You can often get those giant beef roast on sale for about $30 tha will feed 30-40. Or smoked picnic shoulder. You could cook up the roasts and thinly slice them into those big aluminum pans. Serve with gravy and mashed potatoes, or do the picnic shoulder with biscuits and scalloped potatoes. Any frozen veggies will do for either. Not having to do dessert saves you a lot.
re: dianne0712
I will check out prices -- thanks for the tip. It honestly hadn't occurred to me that this might be possible...I don't buy a lot of meat!
I did this for a lot less a few weeks ago- I spent under 200. We had 3 kinds of chili- beef, chicken and veggie- served over rice. There were bowls of taco chips, guacamole, sour cream, shredded cheese and salsa on each table. This was lunch but if it had been dinner I would have had a salad too and still come in under $200. I mainly shopped at Costco but also at Whole Foods- the desserts were a pot luck.
re: Berheenia
Hmmm...I don't know as I would serve chili, but that's the idea I was kind of starting with -- something flavorful served over something starchy....
10lb sack of chicken quarters are $6.50 here. Chicken stew served over rice or noodles. Green beans with a bacon vinegar dressing. 2 types of coleslaw for the salad. Vinagrette and mayo. Buy fresh hams and use for chili with plenty of beans for filler. Or veggie chili. Hot dogs and blue box mac and cheese for the kids. Grilled cheese and peanut butter and jelly also.
re: INDIANRIVERFL
Reading your posts about what is possible, it seems like I might have made some bad assumptions about how far my money would go! So I wonder if I might think a little more upscale...The dinner is a thank you before asking for more money :-), so it should be nicer than average, or so say I.
The most important thing is your choice of protein. I would stick with chicken (under 1$/lb), or pork shoulder (1.29/lb here). I'd do a pernil type roast with the pork, or a chicken stew/chili, and serve it with some rice & beans. Maybe some kale or cabbage on the side. You should be able to do it for 3$ a serving.
re: joonjoon
I'm with joonjoon. You can do an awufl lot with a pork shoulder for very little money. Not just barbecue/pulled pork style.
Because it is a braise, you can do just about any style you want; French, Italian, Thai, Indian, Spanish (pretty much anything except Kosher). And because it's a braise and pork shoulder, it will keep well, reheat well, and not dry out.
I concur with the chicken idea...how about a chicken pot pie? With a nice spinach salad with red onion and oranges or mandarins. Brunswick stew is another option -- delicious stew with okra, lima beans and tomatoes -- I had it for the first time during a high school trip to Williamsburg, it's just delicious and would be a little more unusual/unique. Coq au vin another option that's deeply flavored and can stretch with noodles or redskins. Let us know how you do!
Since so many people love Chipotle, this chalupa dinner bowl is a lot like their pork, with beans to cut the cost. Use pork shoulder/boston butt instead of the pork loin (which doesn't work in it anyway). You can add some liquid and do it on the stove or in the oven, if you don't have a crockpot but it works great in a potluck to keep it warm. One batch serves at least 12, with the right sides.
Instead of serving in a tortilla bowl, serve over rice w/ a side salad or other veggie. Or, you can have tortillas and let people make their own w/ sides of cheese, veggies, guacamole, sour cream, etc.
re: chowser
Thanks for all the suggestions-- you've definitely broadened my horizons. I love the stew-ish ideas, and I'll let you know what I end up doing!
On the subject of chicken quarters, I might do them or bone-in, skin-on breasts, which I think would be affordable if you bought them frozen in bulk. I'd stuff them with something inexpensive like rice with middle eastern spices and a smidgen of lamb and fruit, or garlic cloves and lemon. The great thing about cooking bone-in, skin-on chicken is that you can finish it at 250, and if it cooks an hour or two extra, the connective tissue and fat start to break down a little, and the chicken is really tender and nice. So, you don't have to panic about having them ready at an exact time- they'll be ready and waiting when it's time to serve them.
Remember, if people are going to be eating "in their laps" you might want to consider having food that doesn't need to be cut up with a knife and fork, and eliminate bones that people then have to deal with.
An easy way to do chicken quarters in huge quantity is "teriiyaki" style--- sprinkle them generously on both sides with soy sauce and garlic powder and bake them for about 45-50 minutes. If you want you can strew crushed canned pineapple over them along with the soy sauce and garlic and baste them once or twice with the goo. Serve with rice and all you need is something green to go with. BTW you can buy soy sauce in large-quantity jugs in Chinese grocery stores---comes out 'way cheaper than a lot of little bottles at a supermarket.
I would think you could learn a lot from buffets and cafeterias about feeding a lot of people. A ham goes a long way. Fried chicken is at every buffet I ever saw. Ditto for Macaroni and cheese and, of course, mashed potatoes. Red Beans and rice, a Cajun favorite is cheap and flavorful.
For veggies a salad bar, green beans and corn. Hot dinner rolls would be nice.
Part of what I'm wrestling with as far as this dinner goes is that I really want to make people feel special and cared for, so I wanted food that was somewhat familiar, but had a homemade twist. That's why I thought of meatballs, which are delicious, but can be stretched and made more delicious with grains and veggies. Also, it's my first time cooking for this group, and my husband's talked me up until the expectations are way beyond what any normal human non-chef could live up to. So the pressure is on, and I do want something that tastes like my food, which is usually not heavy on the meat. I'm still kind of attached to something Italian-ish, which is familiar but many people are not familiar with how good ordinary ingredients can be. That's what I'm shooting for...something that is familiar enough that kids and grownups alike will find it approachable, but delicious enough that they'll know they've had something special, not something they would find at your average buffet. It's a serve-yourself sit-down dinner, so cutting up things is not a problem, but I still lean towards fork tender...Do I sound like a crazy person? I kind of feel like one, which is weird, since I've been doing things like this for years...but not in this new place.
re: alaughingdog
I totally understand the inexplicable desire to make something in particular. Go for it! Meatballs and veggieballs sound good (although we've really gotta come up with a better name for veggieballs)
re: alaughingdog
If you stick with your Italianish idea then you can stay focused on that rather than having something that looks like Old Towne Buffet. What can you do to make it special? Make something you love to make and other people will love it too. Let your personality shine through in everything. I've never had anyone turn down my husband's foccacia and that's not expensive--just time on that one. Your meatballs sound great--do them the way you love them. Maybe make life easy and just do pasta in tomato sauce--but add herbs to make it special. Chopped salad sounds great...make it interesting. If you want to do a veg, roast it until golden and everyone will love it. Don't second guess yourself so much, go with your gut and it will be great.
re: alaughingdog
2 from superchef Daniel Boulud:
Can't bet more sophisticate/special than that, and you can do it within budget.
re: alaughingdog
Also, for side dish - barley. You cook it up like rice, in chicken stock. Keeps hot in a chafing dish, hard to overcook (just gets creamier, like a risotto). Sops up pork gravy. Cheap as hell. Again, you can put together a "fancy" dinner instead of a big pan of baked ziti.
re: alaughingdog
What kind of kitchen are you working in? Is there a commercial range and large professional pots and sheet pans? Is there a really big fridge? I've done this often and a big pitfall is lack of refrigerator space and oven or cook top space. If you have the equipment and room you can probably just multiply your favorite recipes and wow them.
Baked pasta is always easier than boiling enough water to make al dente pasta that won't get mushy or cold.
re: Berheenia
Hahaha -- The church has two home ovens, at least one of which is reliable, and one of those glass cooktops that has to be scrubbed gently with that special cleaner. So nothing good here. I'm up north, so the car refrigerator is pretty good this time of year for some things, but only one frig at the church. Just to get things heated up, I'm going to have to farm them out to people in town and have them bring them in hot that evening. It will be okay, but it's not a good setup...
re: alaughingdog
I think a baked pasta like lasagna would be great and along your thoughts. Since it can be dry if baked in advance, have two pots of spaghetti sauce, one w/ meatballs, one vegetarian w/mushrooms. Have garlic bread, another easy thing to do in advance, then salad.
re: alaughingdog
Is this your 1st time cooking for 100 people or is it just the first time you're cooking for this group? Are you going to have help?
It isn't just 100 people. It is 100 different palettes. I would think you are going to have to serve at least 2 -3 entrees so that everyone gets something they will enjoy. I have seen large dinners that specialize in one thing like spaghetti or chili but they have to be told early so the ones that aren't interested can just not be there.
I would also think that it would be difficult to serve pasta over an extended period of time. I would think it would become gummy and sticky.
Braises are very nice because you can set up several crock pots to keep everything warm. Borrowing a large rice cooker with a "keep warm" feature might be a good idea too.
re: Hank Hanover
This is just my first time cooking for this group. And my first time with a very inadequate kitchen, so I'm still working out how to do everything. If I do a pasta, I'd do something creamy and cheesy so that it would hold for the time it takes for the meal. There's a caterer in the congregation who has offered some chafing dishes, so I'm hoping I can pass those out to be heated in people's homes, and then just keep them warm. The crockpots are a great idea for sauce, and I'm sure there are people who would loan them. The kitchen has nothing, pretty much, except for one giant aluminum pot. So I'm getting some half sheet pans for baking meatballs or whatever and foccacia...and begging for the rest :-). Should be interesting.
re: alaughingdog
I have nothing to do with the product, but I have to say I have found Barilla pasta to be great for keeping some firmness when held or reheated. I've tried others that were great if eaten right away, but nothing has beaten it for longevity and it's virtually all I ever use.
re: emmekin
:-) Let's hope it doesn't come to that.
Get a theme going. If you are doing italian meatballs, then your theme could be either italian or medeterranean. perhaps you could serve them with a choice of three different sauces, and two or three types of pasta if you are doing it buffet style. Someone else mentioned fried chicken, meatballs w/ pasta and fried chicken are a great combination, and having two proteins makes things seem very generous, even though you aren't really providing any more meat, just smaller portions of each. And yes, they eat fried chicken in italy. Add in some vegetables and maybe a simple chopped lettuce salad with a choice of dressings, you've got yourself a great meal at a pretty low cost per person.
You can save money by having people behind the buffet line doing the actual serving, portion control and less food waste. Let them come back for seconds.
re: KaimukiMan
I like the idea of having people serving the buffet -- it would help spread the food out evenly. I know people love fried chicken -- I'll have to think about that. Maybe drumsticks, which are small and cheap?
re: alaughingdog
I have made this oven "fried" chicken recipe to glowing reviews: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/foo...
Don't know if your oven will be otherwise occupied but my eaters love this hot and/or room temp. And, obviously baking pans of chicken legs (which is all I've ever used with this recipe) is much more crowd-friendly than frying. (btw, the soak is definitely an important part of the process--make sure you have enough fridge room for soaking if you decide to go this way.)
Good luck to you!
re: miss louella
The oven will be occupied and more so, but chicken legs could be baked ahead, held and served at room temperature, no? I assume I'm not the only one who loves leftover fried chicken, oven or otherwise.
re: alaughingdog
They're great room temp. And would be super easy to parcel out to your pals who are helping. The dipping, coating, putting on the rack step can get kind of messy but it is otherwise a very easy and delicious way to bake chicken.
re: KaimukiMan
With a family style Italian theme going, what about an Italian Sunday Gravy? The aforementioned meatballs, with some Italian sausage and chunks of pork shoulder that's all been cooked in a marinara. The super easy thing is that the pasta gets tossed in the marinara ahead of time and people choose the meat they want. For the vegetarians you could use the same marina (sans meat) and add sauteed eggplant, roasted peppers, and zuchinni. Fixin's include a simple salad and garlic bread. You can even do some simple appetizers with sundried tomato dip, caramelized onion dip, and gorgonzola dip with a variety of crudites and sliced baguettes.
re: Dcfoodblog
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Wow, that sounds delicious. That recipe's a keeper for me.
But put a space between "this:" and the url. It will make it easier for people to reach the site.
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My wife and I have been doing this once a month for the past few months. Target has been to feed 100. So far we've leaned heavily on bbq. 1st month was pulled pork sandwiches, slaw, fries, and salad. Then beef brisket over TX toast, ranch beans, fries, salad. Most recently made jambalaya. Grilled chicken breasts and sausage, made tomato sauce, sauteed veg then assembled in trays of rice. Served with Green beans and the inevitable salad. I haven't tracked the money closely, but we're averaging well under $300 each month and putting out pretty respectable quality food. Thinking about smoking turkey breasts w/ stuffing/sweet potatoes/veg for next month.
re: laststandchili
Wow -- I want to live in your town! And you have a grill...le sigh.
I respectfully submit Joan Nathan's Friday night brisket. $175.50 for 100+ servings (made the day ahead, refrigerated overnight, sliced when cold, and reheated the next day)
Broccoli Ramen Slaw
vegetable of choice ( there are carrots in the brisket)
bread and/or rolls and butter
Q: Do you need to provide beverage(s)?
re: scubadoo97
You know, I love pulled pork but have never made it (don't cook with pork generally), so I would have to experiment a bit first for that one...
Maybe shepherd's pie with salad as the main (you can make it a bit "upscale" by adding truffle oil to the mashed potatoes, for example, or doing a salad that incorporates fresh herbs), and then an appetizer of an assortment of dips with pita (tzaziki is very cheap to make, for example), and a dessert like poached pears with creme anglais, which is easy to prep for a large crowd. Alternatively, an apple crumble would be an easy and cheap dessert. Nothing earth shattering, but good, hearty, classic fare.


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Interviews with Husker Du, Echo & The Bunnymen, No Trend, Meat Puppets, Dream Syndicate, David Byrne, The Feelies, Einsturzende Neubauten, etc.
Exemplary writing here. One of the best 80's American music mags. Plus the cunt from Husker Du has got fuckin' CORNROWS on the cover.
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So I take it you aren't terribly knowledgeable when it comes to billiards, then?
My head is a large cue ball. It is the ball used to sink the numbered balls by way of being pushed by the pool cue. There is no connection to luck
On a side note, there is also no such thing as luck.
Good day, my good 9 foot tall lanky freak-man.
You seem to be referring to my 'Special Edition Limited Time Offer Fluorescent Blueberry Flavored Licorice Arrows - 2011 Edition'.
I'm afraid I used them all up. All I have on hand are these arrow made of cardboard, glue and paint, but I can sprinkle them with sugar if you like.
Gaze upon my new theme and be enraptured.
Yes but does John realize that he might be dating a younger version of his dad's girlfriend this is the question
You guys keep asking how to solve art block….
Here's the thing…… I don't know?!?!?!
For everybody it's different I guess?
Fuck, I get it all the time!
Fuck, I have it right now send help.
Most of the time I just stop drawing all together, and in like a day or two ((at most)) I suddenly want to draw a lot of things.
Or don't stop drawing idk, most of the time it turns out funky but that's fine.
I really wish I could help, but I can't cause I'm lame.
My solution is mostly in the vein of deciding, against my better judgement, to start drawing at 5 AM.
Because I am insane.
I repeat.
I am insane.
(I will follow my three hundredth follower, and they will be my 150th follow. Life is beautiful.)


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"I'm just lucky to be alive."
Carl Pavano's shoveling accident was nearly fatal
Pavano, 37, said he jammed his midsection on a shovel handle and didn't realize he had lacerated his spleen until four days later. By the time he finally had surgery to remove the spleen, on Jan. 19, doctors first had to remove 6 1/2 liters of blood from his chest cavity.
He said he lost 35 pounds in three weeks. At least he can laugh about it now. At 230 pounds, he's as trim as he was as a rookie, he said, but too weak to lift his kids, ages 3 and 4.
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does anyone watch the show ruby, on style.
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I watched an all day Ruby marathon last spring, and I found the show very interesting - especially that she cannot remember anything about her childhood.
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In the Zanesville Times Recorder in Ohio a near by town.(If 30 miles is near by closest Big city to me) an elderly couple had 45 dogs and half of them were already dead and the others had eaten some of them as a way to survive because the old couple had been put in a nursing home.


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Vet killed in Colo. shooting remembered at funeral
(AP) – A Navy veteran who died after throwing himself in front of a friend during the Colorado movie theater shooting has been remembered for his fearlessness and positive attitude.
About 500 mourners packed a mortuary Friday in Reno where 26-year-old Jonathan Blunk was raised. They included his wife, his two young children, and dozens of service members.
Blunk, who served three tours in the Middle East from 2004 to 2009, was credited for saving his friend's life when a heavily armed gunman burst into the midnight showing of "The Dark Knight Rises" in Aurora, Colo., two weeks ago, killing 12 people and injuring 58 others.
Some speakers at Friday's funeral said Blunk's cause of death was a gunshot wound to the chest, and law enforcement authorities have told family members that this suggests he was trying to stop the shooter.
He received a full military burial at a hilltop cemetery overlooking Reno.
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Poetic Edda
The topic
Poetic Edda
is discussed in the following articles:
Codex Regius
Codex Regius (Icelandic literature)
medieval Old Norse (Icelandic) manuscript that contains the 29 poems commonly designated by scholars as the
Poetic Edda
, or
Elder Edda
. It is the oldest such collection, the best-known of all Icelandic books, and an Icelandic national treasure.
comparison with skaldic poetry
skaldic poetry (medieval literature)
oral court poetry originating in Norway but developed chiefly by Icelandic poets (skalds) from the 9th to the 13th century. Skaldic poetry was contemporary with Eddaic poetry but differed from it in metre, diction, and style. Eddaic poetry is anonymous, simple, and terse, often taking the form of an objective dramatic dialogue.
contribution by Bugge
Sophus Bugge (Norwegian philologist)
...and study of Norwegian folk songs, gathered a massive quantity of ancient Norwegian inscriptions, and prepared what is considered to be one of the most outstanding critical editions of the
Poetic Edda,
the 13th-century Icelandic collection of heroic and mythological poetry. His edition of Old Norse folk songs appeared in 1858.
division of Edda
Edda (Icelandic literature)
The Poetic Edda.
Poetic Edda
is a later manuscript dating from the second half of the 13th century, but containing older materials (hence its alternative title, the
Elder Edda
). It is a collection of mythological and heroic poems of unknown authorship, composed over a long period (
800–1100). They are usually dramatic dialogues in a terse, simple, archaic style that is in decided...
Icelandic literature
Icelandic literature
The classical period
...poetry was recorded in the Codex Regius manuscript, which contains the
Sæmundar Edda
1270), commonly designated by scholars as the
Poetic Edda
, or
Elder Edda
. The poetry is sometimes called Eddaic and falls into two sections: heroic lays, which, broadly...
record of Germanic religion
Germanic religion and mythology
Scandinavian literary sources
...The Eddic poetry is mostly composed in free alliterative measures, much like that of the Old English
. Much of it is preserved in a manuscript now called the
Elder Edda,
Poetic Edda,
written in Iceland
1270 and containing material centuries older. The meaning of the name
is disputed; it was not originally applied to this book but to another...
"Poetic Edda".
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Assassin's Apprentice
Robin Hobb
Assassin's Apprentice
Robin Hobb
A glorious classic fantasy combining the magic of Ursula Le Guin's The Wizard of Earthsea with the epic mastery of Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings.
In a faraway land where members of the royal family are named for the virtues they embody, one young boy will become a walking enigma. Born on the wrong side of the sheets, Fitz, son of Chivalry Farseer, is a royal bastard cast out into the world, friendless and lonely. Only his magical link with animals - the old art known as the Wit - gives him solace and companionship. But the Wit, if used too often, is a perilous magic, and one abhorred by the nobility. So when Fitz is finally adopted into the royal household, he must give up his old ways and embrace a new life of weaponry, scribing, courtly manners; and how to kill a man secretly, as he trains to become a royal assassin.
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Thirst-Quenching Foods that Hydrate for Summer
What foods to eat to stay hydrated all summer long
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On a hot day, you know that a bottle of water is a must to stay healthy and hydrated. But eating certain foods can also help fight thirst while replenishing your body with vitamins and minerals. And make sure you know the warning signs of dehydration: dry mouth, decreased urination, sleepiness, headaches, and dizziness. To ward off dehydration, bring one of these snacks to the beach or enjoy a fruit or vegetable salad for lunch, then avoid the foods below that can dry you up.
Strawberries: These in-season fruits are 91 percent water and contain folate and vitamin C.
Oranges: At 87 percent water content, oranges are hydrating and full of healthy vitamin C.
Iceberg lettuce: This lettuce is made up of 96 percent water, but it's lacking in the nutrient department. Try mixing it up with darker green lettuces like romaine and spinach for an interesting, varied salad that packs plenty of vitamins.
Cooked squash: Work squash into a yummy dinner stir-fry to gain the hydrating benefits of this 94 percent water vegetable.
Ice cream: Any food full of simple sugars, such as ice cream and candy bars, dehydrates the body because of the amount of water the body uses to break down those sugars. So if you're strolling down the boardwalk with an ice cream cone, make sure you have your water bottle with you, too.
Nuts: A Planters mix might not be the best beach snack. Peanuts are only 2 percent water, and they contain protein, which has been found to dehydrate the body.
Alcohol: You probably know this one. Alcohol is a diuretic, meaning it makes you urinate more frequently, which can lead to dehydration. To keep thirst at bay, and potentially avoid a nasty hangover, drink one glass of water after every alcoholic drink you have in an evening.
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Do stay hydrated but do fill your bottle from a tap ,- it is free as you know. Quit being ripped off by companies who sometime fill the bottles they sell you from a tap. Besides, millions and millions of these plastic things are destroying the environment.


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Letters to the Editor
Thanks to highway
The people I would like to thank for helping with the problem of sewage in the right-of-way ditches are Highway Commissioner Bill Minor and the workers from down at Ashland.
After several months of speaking with them, the workers came up to Cayce in 105 degree weather to work cleaning out the ditches.
They are the ones who found the raw sewage in the ditches. Hats off to the dedicated highway workers. This county could use more people like you.
Thanks again,
Help for dumped
I live in Byhalia, the Saint Paul Road area, and in the five years that we have lived in this area, we have been the dumpsite for every stray dog and cat that people don't want or won't feed. The local businesses that are around me get out every morning and pick up their trash cans and re-bag what trash has been strewn all over their parking lots, down the road, right into my yard.
I have called the Humane Society and after the third time of leaving a message on the answering machine, I got a return call saying that I needed to call the Sheriff's Dept. and complain about getting more animal control funding or something to that effect, but if I choose to eliminate the animals I could go to jail.
So I am asking, to get to the point, where do I go to direct my opinion that Marshall County needs animal control or an attorney fund for those who go to jail on account of an animal?
Vicki Arnold
Response to letter:
In a recent letter to the editor, Representative Kelvin Buck stated some truths about his support for education as well as the district's seemingly difficult time achieving level three or better. However, when representing all, he should represent all facts about all school districts in the thirteenth district.
Let me say first of all, I personally do not like calling any school district out on the carpet. As a former superintendent, I understand the process standards and the outcome measures (both state and federal) school districts are required to meet. During the 2004-2005 school year, a school district in the thirteenth district received an accreditation status of Advised. Although the district had school ratings as high as level five, the district did not meet No Child Left Behind Adequate Yearly Progress and Title I Improvement (federal guides) in mathematics. Nothing was said about the Advised status; it did not make headline news, and they did not have their community, community leaders or staff calling them out. No one knows what accreditation problem or problems that district faced. Evidently, the problem or problems were resolved and they moved forth improving teaching and learning.
Currently, I am aware of two districts in the thirteenth district, in which Mr. Buck represents, who are accredited and who have Levels 5, 4, 3 and 2 schools in their district, but who have not met No Child Left Behind mandates. A couple of the schools in those districts are in School Improvement Year 1 and some of the schools are at the corrective action stage. One should ask, what does this all mean? It simply means that for three consecutive years these schools have not educated all of their students at the same pace or at the same level either in the area of mathematics, reading or language or have not met the other academic indicators (graduation rate or attendance). Therefore, these schools have had to offer their students choices to attend other schools in their district who have met the mandates of No Child Left Behind. Furthermore, these schools' federal dollars (Title I funds) could eventually be in jeopardy if they do not meet the mandates. In all fairness to these districts and schools, No Child Left Behind mandates are difficult; however, Holly Springs School District currently has no schools in Title I Improvement, which is the first stage. After the third year in Title I Improvement, a school is placed in corrective action and finally into restructuring.
It is worth noting that the other school districts in District 13, represented by Mr. Buck, have male leaders and are rarely publicly outed. No superintendents, boards, board lawyers or business managers have been asked to step down in those districts. It makes me wonder if our representative and his constituency are scratching where they are itching. My advice is if you are going to represent, represent fairly and not capriciously, in other words, without malice and impulse.
I am sure it is the desire of every student, parent, community member, community leader, teacher, staff, building administrator, superintendent, central office staff, and the board to see Holly Springs School District at Level 3 or better. However, the district needs support from every one as well as consistency, not constant negativism. Holly Springs School District has had eight (8) superintendents in the past twenty-three years (1984 to present). In other words, the average tenure for a superintendent in Holly Springs School District is almost three (3) years (23÷8 = 2.875). Our neighboring districts, during the same timeframe (23 years) have had only two (2) to three (3) superintendents; therefore, one would surmise that consistency is one thing that these districts have in common. If Holly Springs continues to throw the baby out with the bath water, they will always be at a rebirth of ideas, concepts and trends, because the school district never gets a chance to fully implement and evaluate what practices are effective. Therefore, teachers and students feel, here we go again with a new program or new idea, and we are still a Level 2 school district. As a community, we should be able to see that this negativism hurts the morale of administrators, teachers, students, parents, and the community.
Let us as a community rally around the school district, by making sure our children are in the correct uniform, our children behave appropriately at all times, our children are studying and working hard inside and outside of the classroom, that we support the teachers, staff, building administrators, superintendent, and board. On the other hand, demand that our teachers teach, demand that administrators administer in order to improve teaching and learning, demand information on the status of the school district from the superintendent, and finally demand that the appointed and elected board members are representative of what we need in order to develop and implement policy. However, keep in mind when making these demands there is a right and a wrong way.
Finally, where there are Level 3, 4, and 5 schools, there are students, parents, communities, community leaders, and schools working hand in hand…for what is a hand without all of its fingers?
Response to letter:
After reading the demand for resignation letter from Rep. Buck to the superintendent, the entire Holly Springs School Board, the boards' attorney and business manager, I, as a lifelong resident of Marshall County, felt the need to research the activities of Rep. Buck on this important issue (education), as well as the many other issues using the Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System.
I personally wasn't surprised to discover that he has not authored any bills that passed through the governing body (Legislature) in which he currently holds a seat. I challenge you to provide information to the contrary.
In my opinion, Mr. Buck is simply attempting to divert the attention of the voters, because he is not, nor has he ever been, qualified to hold a position of leadership. He often employs the "divide and conquer" strategy, because he has nothing tangible to show the voters of his district (results). His failure to generate real results on important issues is due to his lack of knowledge as it relates to building bipartisan support. Rep. Buck's inability to advocate on behalf of the residents in his district is a major reason why "solid schools and good paying jobs" have eluded our hometown. You desire to blame and destroy the lives of the hard-working, committed, civil servants who are qualified for their respective positions in a desperate attempt to divert attention from your own political failures - nothing done as State Representative (disgraceful).
I fully support all those good men and women who he blames; we know you guys are doing the best job possible given the circumstances. Our schools need the unabated participation of parents who need to work with their children and teachers to properly educate. However, many parents simply do not have the proper resources to help, of which local and state government is to provide, for example, a good public library system.
I agree with you, sir, that many are playing "political games," with the future of all of us; however, it is you and your misguided supporters who are the main players. You make the analogy of a competent doctor versus someone who means well, which may be the situation in your own position. (You are a cameraman, not a leader, or effective state representative) and I stress "may be" because if you meant well, you would have never voted to cap the amount of money a patient can recover in damages from a medical malpractice lawsuit. You talk loud about education but do nothing for libraries. Sir, you have done absolutely nothing tangible to improve the quality of life for the residents of this district, young or old. I challenge you to provide information to the contrary.
You have, however, on many occasions successfully diverted the voters' attention from the real issue/questions, and exploited situations to build your own personal image. You should not seek re-election because of your incompetence, lack of leadership skills/abilities, and your irresponsible inaction in discharging the people's business.
Rep. Buck, you are a disgrace to the people of this district, and the office you currently hold. You ought to be run out of this county, back to Tupelo.
Response to letter:
Dear Editor,
The letter from Kelvin Buck in the 13 September edition of your paper very well states the problems with the Holly Springs Schools. He correctly states that we should be "offering young people the best education this community can provide." He mentions that critics often "point to failing school districts like ours as an example of why we should not place so much emphasis on money."
One can sympathize with those critics. The per pupil cost for the Holly Springs schools during the school year 2004-2005 (the latest year for which I have figures) was over $7,800. The Marshall County schools had a per pupil cost of just over $6,000 and Marshall Academy charges about $4,000. Mr. Buck then asks how long we are "going to force residents to scramble for alternative places and money to send their children to good schools." His solution is to call for the resignation of the superintendent and all members of the school board. Will this help? Probably not.
The time to shake up the school administration was 10 or 20 years ago when the school first began their slide down the slippery slope of mediocrity into the bottomless pit of incompetence. Before trying to fix the problem we need to know what is causing it. I offer the following reasons for the sorry state of public school education in general and the abysmal state of our Holly Springs schools:
Teachers' colleges fill the heads of their students with ever newer and more esoteric and untested theories of how children learn. When the children don't learn, no one ever asks if the method may be at fault. Administrative bureaucracies drain money from classrooms and burden teachers with mountains of paperwork. These bureaucracies are not just expensive and annoying; they are a positive cause of the mediocrity, championing new teaching methods and trying to protect their rear ends. Threats by organizations such as the ACLU result in the abrogation of the schools' "in loco parentis" role and discipline disappears from the schools. A contributing factor to the lack of discipline and a major cause of educational failure is the notion that self esteem is more important than the multiplication tables. Social promotion of children unprepared for the next grade level and the eventual production of citizens unprepared for life is a logical result of the self esteem theory of education.
A cause of the decline of public schools in general is their inability to teach any moral values. This is especially troublesome in schools that have sex education classes. Thanks to the likes of the ACLU, Planned Parenthood, and some activist jurists, science courses are not content just to teach the theory of evolution. They teach instead that not only is evolution of species a fact, but that no intelligent design can possibly have been involved in that process; and anyone who thinks otherwise is obviously an unsophisticated and uneducated bumpkin. In many public schools across the nation the children are taught that they are animals like any other species, neither more nor less. Is it any wonder that some of them tend to breed like any other animal? Even in some U.S. public schools rated as excellent, children are being indoctrinated in a morality which is often foreign to that of their parents: a morality which counts driving an SUV or smoking a cigar as unpardonable sins, and which finds virtue in political correctness and reason for celebration the out of wedlock birth of children.
Mr. Buck is right to lament the sorry state of our Holly Springs schools, but throwing out the superintendent and the school board is unlikely to fix the problem. The problem has become such an integral part of the school system that the school system is the problem. I do not believe that the public school system can correct itself from within. It is time to marginalize the system and let the children go elsewhere for their education. It is time for school vouchers.
Providing school vouchers to allow parents to send their children to private schools will immediately improve the education of those children. When the public schools see their students being drained away by the competition, they might be able to get their act together and become competitive. I doubt it, but it could happen. If it does, we will again have a viable public school system. If not, then good riddance.
Lest one complain there is not room at Holy Family and Marshall Academy for all the public school students, let me say that that is not a problem. This town was once filled with private schools. If there is a market for private education, the schools will spring up like wildflowers. Not all public school students will be able to go immediately to private schools; but some will, and that is an improvement over the status quo. Eventually all but the hard core discipline problem students will be able to find a desk in a private school. The hard core discipline problems can be educated by the state in reform schools. If the public schools get their act together before all of their students disappear, they will keep as many students as their quality can lure from the competition.
Mississippi has had school vouchers before. Vouchers were available in 1878. It is time to bring them back.
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~ Police: Arizona woman runs down husband with car for not voting - U.S. News
Park The Vote?
I think she took the saying "Vote or die" a little too literally.
He can't vote now. He's two tired.
Nothing like getting revved up for a cause.
I guess nobody was able to steer his political opinion.


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Maya & Miguel" chronicles the adventures of 10-year- old Latino twins, Maya and Miguel Santos, as they figure out how to leave their stamp on the world around them, and features their relatives and diverse neighborhood friends. The comedy revolves around Maya's well-intended meddling in her family's and friends' lives, ultimately leading her to create new quandaries to fix — all the while doing good for the family and community.
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Great guerilla marketing stunt for Museum of Design Atlanta.
For Museum of Design Atlanta's new exhibit opening, WaterDream, we pulled a guerilla marketing stunt in the midtown Atlanta area to create buzz and attract attention to MODA's new location and exhibit.
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VI Moscow International Festival of Visual Anthropology "Mediating Camera"
September - October, 2012
M.V.Lomonosov Moscow State University & N.N.Mikhukho-Maklai Institute of Ethnology and Anthropology of the Russian Academy of Sciences are happy to invite everybody to VI Moscow International Festival of VisualAnthropology "Mediating camera" at the end of September – beginning October 2012.
All films of relevant thematic and shot after 2008 can participate in the Festival Program.
Though the main purpose of the festival remained the same - it's propagation of ideas and products of visual anthropology in humanitarian and pedagogical media and demonstration of its capabilities to the students, scholars and everybody engaged in various socio-cultural activities, organizers realize highest importance of the man behind camera who form the image of the culture on the reel and with special warm welcome movies uncovering this emotional & ethical connection between a man with the camera & culture under his investigation.
Besides screenings of experienced and famous authors there will be a special debut competition for those authors who've done their first movies. All screenings will be accompanied by discussions with directors & anthropologists. Besides festival program you will be able to participate in thematic seminars and science conference where directors & scholars will be able to share experience of using visual anthropological materials in studies & cultural practices.
The deadline for applications and films: March 1, 2012. But we always appreciate your ability to send them as soon as possible. Selection results will be announced not later than on June 1, 2012, we hope this will allow most of selected authors participate in the festival personally. All submitted materials won't be return, but we promise to keep them in our archive for non-commercial usage only.
The Festival Organization Committee is considering the opportunities of partial covering of the participants' expenses. Please, find technical requirements for materials & registration form on our sites.
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#Europeana releases an animation to explain Linked Open Data
Press Release
What is Linked Open Data?
Europeana releases an animation to explain - and a pilot dataset
The Hague, 16 February 2012
For Immediate Release
Linked Open Data is gaining traction in the information world right now. Europeana has just launched an animation to explain what it is and why it's a good thing, both for users and for data providers.
Europeana is facilitating developments in Linked Open Data by publishing data for 2.4 million objects for the first time under an open metadata licence - CC0, the Creative Commons' Public Domain Dedication.
Europeana is making data openly available to the public and private sectors alike so they can use it to develop of innovative applications for smartphones and tablets and to create new web services and portals. This support for commercial enterprise in the digital sector is central to Europeana's business strategy.
Metadata that is openly available is re-usable by anyone. Linked to external data sources, such as GeoNames, it's enriched and can also be re-used by its providers as the basis of improved services to users.
The concept of Linked Open Data is attracting Europe's major national libraries: the Bibliothèque nationale de France recently launched its rich linked data resource, while the national libraries of the UK, Germany and Spain, among many other cultural institutions, have been publishing their metadata under an open licence.
The World Wide Web Consortium has also put cultural Linked Data high on its agenda, notably via the reports of the Library Linked Data Incubator Group, co-chaired by Europeana's Antoine Isaac.
Support for Open Data innovation is at the root of Europeana's new Data Exchange Agreement, the contract that libraries, museums, and archives agree to when their metadata goes into Europeana.
The Data Exchange Agreement has been signed by all the national libraries, by leading national museums such as the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, and by many of the content providers for entire countries, such as Sweden's National Heritage Board. The new Data Exchange Agreement dedicates the metadata to the Public Domain and comes into effect on 1 July 2012, after which all metadata in Europeana will be available as Open Data.
The Art of Pho, Interactive motion comic based on the graphic novel by Julian Hanshaw
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Submarine Channel recreated Julian Hanshaw's graphic novel The Art of Pho for the web, adding the dimensions of sound, music, animation and poetic interactivity to Hanshaw's exquisitely drawn artwork.
The Art of Pho is a moving and surreal story about a lovable creature named Little Blue and his friends. An extraordinary sequence of events brings Little Blue to Vietnam's bustling capital of Ho Chi Minh City, where he learns to master the Art of making Pho (Phở) – Vietnam's ubiquitous national noodle dish. The adventures that ensue set him on a marvelous path of self-discovery. The Art of Pho is a story about friendship, love and discovering your roots.
The graphic novel is available via rbooks.co.uk.
The Making Of features interviews with Art of Pho creator Julian Hanshaw, and Animation Director Lois van Baarle. Also appearing: Animators Danne Bakker, Nele van Haegenberg, Ferda Surensoy and Alice Eigenraam, Pastelle Music and voice actor Sebastian Prose (Little Blue).
Art of Pho "Making Of" directed by:
Submarine Channel editors Geert van de Wetering & Remco Vlaanderen, Line producer: Coen van Oostrom, Camera: Robijn Voshol, Editor: Niels de Roos. Many thanks to Holland's best comic book store Lambiek.nl, and "Welcome Vietnam" restaurant Amsterdam (best Pho in town)
Submarine Channel is made possible with the support of
OC&W – Ministry of Culture, Education and Science and The City of Amsterdam (Dienst Maatschappelijk Ontwikkeling).
Nice idea for your exhibits!
There's no need for pencil and paper, chalkboards, or sticky notes when you have Native Union's Play video memo pad. The small gadget has a magnetic back so it can stick to anything made out of metal.
Nice: OLPC (=One Laptop Per Child) netbook!
OLPC XO-3 http://www.netbooknews.com One Laptop Per Child — a Santa Clara, California-based company — is showing their latest product, the OLPC XO-3 tablet at CES Unveiled, and we have a hands-on video.
It has an 8-inch, 4:3 aspect ratio display, which is actually larger than most 7-inch, 16:9 ratio displays. OLPC took great pains to get the largest display while keeping the tablet a manageable size for young users.
The OLPC XO-3 features several ports: USB OTG for connecting peripherals and charging the device, headphone, mic, and a full-sized USB port to transfer files via "sneaker net". It also has both a front and rear-facing camera.
The XO-3 runs Linux, and typically has the Sugar interface running on top of Linux. However customers can choose to run other distributions of Linux and even Android.
Since internet connectivity isn't always available, OLPC preloads the XO-3 with a lot of educational content like Wikipedia "slices", subsets of Wikipedia for offline consumption. OLPC also makes it easy for 3rd-party developers to create their own offline, pre-loaded educational content.
There are several interesting accessories for the XO-3 tablet. A simple silicone cover protects the screen when the tablet is stored, and can be placed on the back of the tablet for storage when the tablet is in use.
There was also a prototype case that they plan to equip with a 4-watt solar panel and a thin battery pack. The battery pack can be recharged via the solar panel, and provide power when the tablet is placed in the cover via the 4 screws on the outer edge of the XO-3. Not only are the screws holding the tablet's case together, but they are also electrical contacts that the external battery cover can take advantage of.
Nice project: Fade Away
More information here: http://mattrichardson.com/Fade-Away/
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Great! "I went to MoMA and…" is back
MoMA: "Last week, we launched version 2.0 of "I went to MoMA and…", which began life as an impromptu experiment to see what would happen if we gave visitors an opportunity to share their experiences at the Museum—whatever those might be. We simply provided pencils and note cards and offered to display all the responses in the lobby, and "I went to MoMA and…" exceeded our wildest dreams, yielding an amazing range of beautiful, clever, and heartfelt hand-written and hand-drawn responses. So amazing, in fact, that they soon covered our lobby, filled a website, and became a very popular ad campaign in The New York Times, magazines, and posters throughout the city. People even started to share them online, with cards popping up on popular websites and blogs.
Building on the original project's success, we have relaunched "I went to MoMA and…," incorporating a new digital and social platform that will make discovery and sharing an even bigger part of the experience. Of course we realized the project itself was inherently social, but we wanted to improve the submission and sharing process while retaining the simplicity of pencil and paper, which visitors of all ages had so easily embraced.
#Google gift to develop Global Science Gallery Network
Inspiring project:
It is with great excitement and appreciation today that we announce a gift of €1m from Google.org to support the development of a Global Science Gallery Network. The gift is part of over $100M in total charitable giving from Google in 2011.
Since opening in Dublin in February 2008, we have welcomed over 800,000 visitors to 18 multidisciplinary exhibitions, ranging in theme from contagion to the future of fashion. GSGN will be modelled on this successful approach to engaging young people in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM).
Dr. Michael John Gorman, Founding Director of Trinity's Science Gallery said: "By offering this transformational support, Google is helping to take Science Gallery to the next level and allow it to scale its impact internationally."
"Our vision is to share Science Gallery's unique approach to public engagement at the interface of science and art . We're planning eight Science Gallery hubs around the world by 2020, developed in partnership with leading universities in key cities such as London and Moscow. In each city, we tap into a vibrant local creative community of researchers, designers, artists and entrepreneurs to engage and inspire the next generation of innovators," said Dr. Gorman.
David Martin, Director, Geo Operations, Google said: "It is fantastic to be able to point to Science Gallery as a very vivid and engaging example of the innovative spirit that we often talk of as critical to Ireland's future.. Having seen the success of Science Gallery in Dublin, we recognise the potential for other cities and we are very pleased to support the work of the Gallery with this gift."
"Google has been a visionary and dynamic supporter of Science Gallery at Trinity College Dublin, from the outset and this very generous gift is further testament to their commitment to supporting initiatives which will help us to inspire and engage more people across the globe with science and technology," added Dr. Gorman.
GSGN will be officially launched in July 2012, during Dublin's tenure as European City of Science.
Check out the other organisations that Google.org have gifted this morning at http://www.google.com/landing/givesback/2011/ and find out more about our 2012 programme here.
#Europeana's first user-generated exhibition online
The Hague, 15 December 2011
For Immediate Release
Europeana's first user-generated exhibition online
Today, Europeana launches its first user-generated virtual exhibition "Wiki Loves Art Nouveau". Divided into four themes, the exhibition features photographs of Art Nouveau monuments that were taken by people across Europe for the Wiki Loves Monuments photo contest.
The contest was organised by the Wikimedia Foundation in over 15 European countries in September 2011. Europeana was an official partner and sponsored the competition's Art Nouveau category.
From 2,700 entries, the Europeana team shortlisted 343 finalists based on quality and composition. Users then voted for their favourites on Flickr, after which the fifty most popular photographs were assembled into a new virtual exhibition.
"It's great to win an international competition and have my photograph displayed in a virtual exhibition, but it is even more rewarding to see that it's a Hungarian building", the winner of the contest Csaba Attila Kontár says.
The new exhibition complements the existing Art Nouveau virtual exhibition on Europeana that showcases thematic content from different cultural heritage institutions around Europe.
"'Wiki Loves Art Nouveau' is a great example of how contributions from private individuals can enrich resources held by heritage organisations. In the digital environment, they can take their place alongside the traditional offerings of the institution", Jill Cousins, Executive Director of Europeana, said.


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In Class Programs
Each 1-hour hands-on science presentation:
- Designed in partnership with local museums
- Aligned with CA State Standards
- Led by an enthusiastic Edventure More guest scientist
- Includes extension activities for teachers, kids & parents
- Elicits looks of awe & wonder so kids WANT to learn more
- Is easy; we bring materials, do prep, lead the project, and clean up
ICP Format:
Total Time: 1 hour
- Introduction (10 Minutes) We introduce who we are, introduce classroom management techniques, gauge the class's familiarity with concepts and build lots of curiosity! Then we lead a classroom discussion about the science or math topic covered by the day's experiment. We encourage tons of question asking, critical thinking and imagination!
- Experiment (40 Minutes) We lead students through an experiment or activity, encouraging question-asking and discussion throughout the process. Each project varies in methodology and delivery. Some projects begin with a demonstration and have students work backwards to discover what happened and how. Some begin students forming hypotheses and then comparing the ultimate result with their predictions. Many of our younger grade presentations also include physical and tactile representations of the concepts to help students understand the principles. Regardless, looks of awe and wonder and excitement abound! Click the "2012-2013 ICE List by Grade" button for specific project descriptions by grade.
- Wrap Up (10 Minutes) Students review key points about the topic and are encouraged to come up with more real world applications of what they learned. Every student takes home a "Give me MORE!" sheet that summarizes the day's activities and list resources where they can learn more about the topic. Teachers are also given extension activity handouts to reinforce vocabulary and concepts as well as online resources. Note: Teachers who return extension activities completed by their class receive a FREE Exploratorium Child Pass for each student (for family use only, not for use in school field trips).
Edventure More's In Class Program (ICP) has helped thousands of elementary teachers bring hands-on science into their classrooms since 2004. Modeled after our experiential camp learning environments, our ICP's feature spirited science presenters leading K-5th grade activities designed by California Academy of Sciences, NASA or Edventure More.
Super Sleuth
Students put their spy skills to the test in a variety of experiments designed to hone their five senses of sight, sound, smell, touch and taste.
CA State Standards: Kindergarten – Science Investigation and Experimentation (4.a, 4.b, 4.c,4.d, 4.e)
Animals and Habitats
Students are introduced to habitats, what types of animals live in each, and the characteristics that enable them to survive in their respective homes. Activities feature interactive games, movement, and "touch stations".
CA State Standards: Kindergarten – Physical Sciences (1.a, 2.a, 2.c, 3.a, 3.c)
The properties of liquids, solids and gasses are discussed before creating a "goo" that simultaneously exhibits qualities of all three.
CA State Standards: Grade 1 – Physical Sciences (1.a, 1.b)
Ice Cream Tumblers
Students understand how matter transforms from a liquid to a solid in this "yummy for your tummy" experiment. For students with allergies we can use: soy milk, almond milk, rice milk, or Splenda. This is a "nut free" treat.
CA State Standards: Grade 1 – Physical Sciences (1.a, 1.b)
Wacky Weather
Students take a look at how and why the weather of the Bay Area is created. Students will be making their own fog and experiment with the power of wind gusts.
CA State Standards: Grade 1 – Earth Sciences (3.a, 3.c)
Stomp Rockets
3-2-1-Blast Off!!! Students learn about the forces of "push" and "pull" and simple machines as they launch air propelled rockets.
CA State Standards: Grade 2 – Physical Sciences (1.a, 1.b, 1.c, 1.d)
Magnificent Magnets
Explore the magic of magnets by creating projects that help students understand why and how magnets work.
CA State Standards: Grade 2 – Physical Sciences (1.c, 1.f)
Watershed World
What in the world is a watershed? Our 'Watershed World' presentation challenges student assumptions about the abundance of water on Earth by examining the water cycle and how water moves around our planet. Using a watershed model to examine the human impacts on the water we use, students are challenged to think critically to create solutions that will help us preserve our most vital resource.
This presentation is suitable for grades K-5. Specifically, it aligns with the following grades and standards.
CA State Standards: Earth Sciences (3.a, 3.b, 3.c)
The properties of liquids, solids and gasses are discussed before creating a "goo" that simultaneously exhibits qualities of all three.
CA State Standards: Grade 3 – Physical Sciences (1.e, 1.g)
Pop Rockets
Students learn the fundamentals of a chemical reaction when we create a gas by mixing an acid and a base to launch a mini rocket high into the air.
CA State Standards: Grade 3 – Physical Sciences (1.e, 1.g)
Watershed World
What in the world is a watershed? Our 'Watershed World' presentation challenges student assumptions about the abundance of water on Earth by examining the water cycle and how water moves around our planet. Using a watershed model to examine the human impacts on the water we use, students are challenged to think critically to create solutions that will help us preserve our most vital resource.
This presentation is suitable for any grade, K-5. Specifically, it aligns with the following grades and standards.
CA State Standards: Earth Sciences (3.a, 3.b, 3.c)
Pickle Power
Students learn the basics of creating a circuit; then sound a buzzer using a pickle, wires, and two different types of metals.
CA State Standards: Grade 4 – Physical Sciences (1.a, 1.g)
Exploding Volcanoes
Students learn about the different types of volcanic eruptions and the forces that cause them before creating one that erupts 3-4 ft in the air!
CA State Standards: Grade 4 – Earth Sciences (4.a, 5.a)
Air Pressure
Students see the invisible properties of turbulence when we mix hand soap, water and coloring in a bottle. Students learn about forces that can affect weather and air patterns. Students gasp as we apply principals of air pressure to "suck" an egg into a bottle. We discuss how the heating and cooling air relates to weather patterns.
CA State Standards: Grade 5 – Earth Sciences (4.a, 4.b, 4.c, 4.e)
Students learn the difference between a "mixture" and a "chemical reaction" as they mix glue, water and detergent to create a fun and slimy Non- Newtonian fluid!
CA State Standards: Grade 5 – Physical Sciences (1.a, 1.b)
2014-15 Sponsored ICP Pricing for First ICP Scheduled*:
$75/class: Next 200 Teachers - Only 100 spaces left!!!
$100/class: Third 200 Teachers
Want to schedule a program? Use our new online booking system to book yours!Book Online
*Each teacher can reserve their first ICP for the subsidized rate of $75/class and their second ICP at the subsidized rate of $150/class. The at-cost price for an ICP is $175/class. This price covers the presenter salary, training, supplies, mileage, prep time, program manager salary and administrative support.
For the 2014-15 school year, Edventure More will continue to subsidize the cost of In Class Programs with proceeds raised from our Summer Camp Programs, Camp Edmo and Camp EdTech. Now, when families choose our camps, they are also choosing to support their schools' teachers as well.
Important 2014-15 In Class Program Updates:
- Presentations can be reserved now for dates through mid-May 2014
- Two week minimum lead time required
- Minimum of 2 classes per day required; Maximum of 5
- 2 visits available per year, per class
- Ask us about tailoring an ICP to your classroom's learning needs
Cancellation or Rescheduling Policy:
We must receive rescheduling or cancellation requests in writing at least 2 weeks before the date of presentation. The reason for this is that there are a limited number of spots available and schedule changes can be very disruptive to other teachers.
- If cancellations are made after this time, Edventure More is unable to provide a refund and an additional fee of $20/class will be charged.
- Should a schedule change be requested, please note that we cannot guarantee adjustments and a $20/class fee will be incurred.
Have questions? Please email email@example.com or call 415.282.MORE (6673) or 877.993.MORE (6673).
Science Projects, Videos, and MORE!
Click the Mo's Treehouse icon and discover Mo's playful world of science. Explore grade appropriate science activities, fun facts, silly jokes, fascinating trivia and watch incredible hands-on science videos come alive before your very eyes!
In a Survey of Teachers who have participated in our School Year Programs:
- 88.4% strongly agree that their Edventure More program was a valuable addition to the curriculum
- 96.8% thought their students were excited and had fun learning during the In Class Program
- 90.5% strongly agree the Edventure More staff exhibited good classroom management
- 96.8% strongly agree that the Edventure More staff was enthusiastic, upbeat and passionate about the materials
- 96.8% said they would invite Edventure More back to their classroom
- 95.8% would recommend an Edventure More program to other teachers!
Of all the field trips, guest speakers, presentations, etc. that we have had, your presenter had excellent classroom management. He knew how to give clear expectations and followed through, which was fantastic. Thank you so much! I will DEFINITELY be booking with you guys again next year!"
-Las Lomitas Elementary Teacher, Atherton
Stefan had excellent management skills and he was great with the kids. Very informative too–I learned a few tips and tricks from him for teaching about molecules!"
-Covington Elementary Teacher, Los Altos
Mary is amazing! So enthusiastic and knowledgable. Her classroom management skills are excellent! I was super impressed with her!…The painting with magnets and metal materials was awesome, as was the vocabulary and lesson that proceeded the hands-on piece!! Thanks so much!!!!!
-Argonne Elementary Teacher, San Franicsco
Kendra was great at stepping in and managing my energetic class! My class was engaged and enthusiastic the whole hour."
-Park Elementary, Mill Valley
Thanks for another educational, fun and engaging program! Stefan did an excellent job with my students."
-Claire Lilienthal Elementary Teacher, San Franicsco
Great job. Interesting and informative. Kids and teachers loved it."
-Garfield Elementary Teacher, Oakland
Absolutely incredible! Kids loved it- they were learning & having fun at the same time."
-St. Raphael School Teacher, San Rafael
Mary was a great and enthusiastic presenter.She kept the class captivated for the whole hour and was very informative and endowed with a strong sense of humor. Thank you for providing an enriching experience!"
-Noble Elementary Teacher, San Jose
Presenter was really good working with the students. She was able to control the behavior of the students and kept them engaged through the whole lesson. She is the best presenter I had in my past few years."
-Lincoln Elementary Teacher, Oakland
Amazing. Wish we could have an Edmo presentation once-a-week."
-Sun Valley School Teacher, San Rafael
Fabulous lesson, great presenters! Thanks so much."
-Oak Avenue Elementary Teacher, Los Altos
The presentation was interactive and the students enjoyed making fog and wind. The students would recommend it to others!"
–Coleman Elementary School Teacher, San Rafael
Great work. The kids have a SOLID understanding of the three states of matter!"
–Amelia Earhart Elementary School, San Francisco
Excellent Science Experience – great use of science vocabulary."
–Franklin Elementary School Teacher, Alameda
We had a fabulous time today! You classroom management ideas were creative and effective. Thank you for 'rocking the vibe' in room 16!"
–Reed Elementary School, Tiburon
What a great and fun way for the kids to learn about science. I was particularly impressed with the way the presenter made the children participate with physical activities."
-French American International School, San Francisco
Great fun, correlated with learning, and so much enthusiasm!"
-Tam Valley Teacher, Mill Valley
It is always a pleasure having your presenters come to our school. Their enthusiasm is 'catchy'. The children are always excited when they hear you are coming."
-St. Cecilia Teacher, San Francisco
Presenter was awesome! Snap Snap Snaperoos to Stephan!"
-Ulloa Elementary Teacher, San Francisco
Wonderful Hands on activities. Kids were really excited; a great way to get them interested in the weather unit. Thank you."
-Manor Elementary Teacher, Fairfax
Great lesson! Great science concepts, loads of fun. I'll do my best to reinforce what they learned today. Thank you! Call you next year! "
-Lafayette Elementary Teacher, San Francisco
I love your presentation and especially the energy and enthusiasm of your presenters. Thank you as always for an excellent experience!"
-Camino Pablo Teacher, Moraga
Thank you! You have a wonderful energy and really engaged and captivated the students!"
-Strawberry Point Teacher, Mill Valley
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dmt111's Event Journal
The Nutcracker
Sunday November 24, 2013 / 3:00pmThe Nutcracker
2 tickets
General Admission
1543 W. Division Ave.
Chicago, IL 60642
How was your experience?
Great event for the entire family! I love the Chopin Theater and the cast was once again wonderful. This is the second year that we went to see this performance and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. A must-see during the holiday season!


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Despite fears that a 3-0 Los Angeles Kings lead in the Stanley Cup Final would potentially hurt television ratings, last night's Game 4 was the third most watched Stanley Cup Final on the NBC Sports Network. Only last year's Game 2 and Game 3 between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Boston Bruins did better. With the Stanley Cup Final appearing to be a one-sided affair, there were fears that the casual fan would not tune in. Perhaps the fact that Games 1-3 have been exciting, despite Los Angeles winning all three, served to keep viewers returning for more. The possibility of the Stanley Cup being awarded last night served to help things as well.
The NBC Sports Twitter account had a list of the Top 6 viewer markets for last night's game:
Top 6 markets for Stanley Cup Final Game 4: New York, 8.1; Los Angeles, 7.3; Buffalo, 5.1; Boston, 4.2; Philadelphia & Providence, 4.1.
— NBCSportsPR (@NBCSportsPR) June 12, 2014
It is not surprising that New York and Los Angeles come out on top, but Buffalo and Providence are. It appears there are more Rangers fans in Buffalo and New England than Sabres and Bruins fans would like to admit.
The 8.1 rating in New York is the second best for the city on NBCSN, only this year's Game 6 with the Montreal Canadiens performed better (8.5). Its 7.3 rating set a new record for Los Angeles.
Game 4 of last year's Stanley Cup Final between the Blackhawks and Bruins aired on NBC, not NBCSN, so we cannot compare the growth over the last year, but the 2012 Game 4 between the Kings and Devils did.
No cable comparison to Gm 4 last year as that aired on NBC, but 2.8 overnight for last night up 65% from 2012 (1.7), featuring Devils-Kings
— NBCSportsPR (@NBCSportsPR) June 12, 2014
Hockey still has some growing to do when compared to the NBA, NFL, and MLB, but each year, more people are tuning into the Stanley Cup Final. The remaining games between the Kings and the Rangers will air on NBC.
Tags: Los Angeles Kings NBC Sports New York Rangers Stanley Cup Final


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Accident shuts down Northbound K-15
Crews responded to an accident that happened early Wednesday morning at K-15 and MacArthur road.
Crews responded to an accident that happened early Wednesday morning at K-15 and MacArthur road.
Pleasant, fall-like weather remains on tap for the rest of the week.
Austin is wanted by the Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office for Possession of Stolen Property.
Eric Hosmer chopped a two-run double as the Kansas City Royals turned bloops, bouncers and a botched grounder into an early blowout
Tuesday was break KITE (Kansas Interactive Testing Engine) day. Students took a test to try to overload the system.
Fans say that the atmosphere inside the stadium is going to be electric.
There was a moment of silence before Game 6 of the World Series to honor Cardinals outfielder Oscar Taveras.
The U.S. Senate race in Kansas will likely be decided by undecided voters. According to the latest KSN News Poll, the undecided voter popula…
AT&T is being sued by the government over allegations it misled millions of smartphone customers who were promised unlimited data.
An unmanned commercial supply rocket bound for the International Space Station exploded moments after liftoff Tuesday evening.


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Interview: Jim Johnson of the Standish Group
Jim Johnson, founder and chairman of the Standish Group, took time out from his vacation to talk with InfoQ editor Deborah Hartmann about his research, and the role of Agile in changing the IT industry. Johnson is best known for creating the CHAOS Chronicles: 12 years of independent research on project performance, including data on over 50,000 completed IT projects.
Executive summary - An Adaptive Performance Management System
Traditional thinking has turned budgets into fixed performance contracts forcing managers at all levels to commit to specified financial outcomes, although many of the underlying variables are beyond their control. In this Cutter Executive Summary, Jim Highsmith offers an alternative for the adaptive organization: a project performance management system and a team performance management system.


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Pam & Jeri Show @ Gypsy Cafe
The Pam and Jeri Show launches the Singer/Songwriter Series at Club Gypsy - Gypsy Cafe's Night Music Venue. These founding members of the rising Indie Americana band, Blame Sally, bring their humor and raw emotion to the front of the stage in this original and sweet format. Singer/Songwriters Pam Delgado on percussion and Jeri Jones on guitars will lite a fire under you.
Saturday, 23 February, 2013
Cost:$20 online
Location: Gypsy Cafe
162 N. Main St.
Sebastopol, CA 95472
Sebastopol, CA 95472
Event Contact Info:Jann
Phone: (707) 861-3825


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Sir Richard Roberts, a Nobel laureate and globally recognized leader in genomics and molecular biology, has joined the university as a Distinguished University Professor in the College of Science.
Welcome to the genome era
Alan Guttmacher, director of the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, discussed the future implications of the Human Genome Project with a score of Northeastern students and researchers.
Nanopores promise cost savings in gene sequencing
By applying nanopores to established next-generation gene-sequencing technologies, professor Meni Wanunu could help bring the price of a single genome to $100.
3Qs: New clues to unlocking the genome
Veronica Godoy-Carter, an assistant professor of biology, explains how recently published research on the human genome may change the face of genetics.
Manipulating the microbiome
In collaboration with the J. Craig Ventor Institute, biology professor Slava Epstein will study the roles of microbial species in model bacterial communities of Northern Greenland.