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K-12 Policy Warfare in Indiana Persists With Leak of New Group's Agenda
Indiana superintendent Glenda Ritz says the document shows state officials are planning to remove her as chairwoman of the state school board.
Indiana superintendent Glenda Ritz says the document shows state officials are planning to remove her as chairwoman of the state school board.
The free-market-oriented organization is considering draft bills dealing with school choice and a state records database with academic information on individual students.
Video and other materials from the Gates-funded Measures of Effective Teaching study will be opened to researchers for additional studies next year.
The implementation of the Common Core State Standards has been a mess and has put these standards at risk of survival. CCSSO and NGA need to select a Common Core Czar to oversee the implementation and grant this person the authority to make needed changes as well as recommend changes in laws and regulations.
Teachers are no more immune to a violent climate than a school's students.
Assessments don't offer any latitude to students based on their school's climate, but teachers do.
North Carolina teachers, parents, and supporters of public schools staged "walk-ins" this past week to protests cuts in public education. The architect of these bad policies should pay close attention and start listening instead of lecturing.
The requirement of teachers being "highly qualified" under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act has been rendered meaningless by the latest action of Congress. They inserted a "loophole" for Teach For America that basically makes everyone highly qualified when they are not.
Pasi Sahlberg explores a central role play has inside and outside the school context as a foundation for positive child development.
When Collins-Maxwell began a 1:1 iPad initiative for all students in grades 6-12 in the fall of 2012, one of the largest concerns among teachers, parents, and board members was the management of the device. Teachers were worried that students would be off-task in class, refusing to do the assigned work.


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Stay Protected this Holiday Season: Fire Safety Tips for the Home
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Kaleb Tarczewski commits to Arizona
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Willie Cauley picks Kentucky
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Artis to Oregon; Allen to Stanford
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October 29th
SEC Conference Preview
Goodbye East and West. The SEC will be one 12-team division beginning in 2011-2012, and in the name of schedule parity; good riddance. Logistical issues aside, the product on the court should be plenty strong. The league has four teams ranked in the top 17 and the influx of new talent is widespread. After sending 4 teams dancing in 2010 and 5 in 2011, anything short of 6 participants this season would be a disappointment.
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Andre Drummond breaks nose
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Terrence Jones scores 52, freshmen shine in Kentucky basketball Blue-White Scrimmage
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Drummond has spectacular skills on court, fun-loving nature off it
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"It was a great place to stay (the staff were excellent and friendly)and convenient...very close to the LRT but the lighting in the room was terrible and everything looked old and dingy. Having the room over the back alley on a Saturday meant a lot of noise."
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"The door handle fell off the door. My parents couldnt get into their door because it was jammed. Lightbulbs were blown out. Bathroom shower was covered in hair. Bathroom counter was slimed with something crusty and brown. The cable was fussy. The chairs were stained with what looked to be urine. The room stunk, was either too cold or too hot. The hotel staff was rude and unhelpfull. They made me feel like I was a hassle for them. I will never go back to that place again. It was in fact embarrassing for me to show my Danish inlaws this piece of my country."
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For about the past year, God has been giving me verses from psalms to memorize in Hebrew. I can't really explain why. But the meaning of the verse that He gives me is slightly different than what's literally written.The latest of these is Psalm 79:9: "Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of your name; deliver us, and forgive our sins, for your name's sake." When I read the psalm today, I knew it was the verse I was supposed to memorize so I started working on the Hebrew and saying it a … [Read more...]
"For the glory of Your name" (Psalm 79:9)
Sinners, judgment, and fear in Psalms 25
I knew something was missing from my spiritual rhythm the last two weeks and this morning I realized what it was: Wednesday morning prayer, which a very small group of dedicated prayer warriors celebrates together each Wednesday at 8:30 am. In addition to liturgical and extemporaneous prayer, we always read a psalm responsively as part of our routine. Two months ago, this small prayer meeting got flat-out Pentecostal. For a month after that, the Spirit was breathing all over the place every time … [Read more...]


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'SNL' Promo: Melissa McCarthy and Taran Killam are 'Cool Guys With Visors' (Video)
12:00 PM PDT 4/3/2013 by THR Staff
The comic actress, hosting for a second time this weekend, goofs around with the show regular.
Melissa McCarthy is many things: award-winning actress, uproariously funny comedian, the best thing about Bridesmaids.
But does she qualify as a "cool guy with a visor"?
Behold! Saturday Night Live's new promo spots featuring McCarthy, who hosts for the second time this weekend, and show regular Taran Killam. The video is more like an outtake reel with failed stunts from the pair (including a diva fit from Killam).
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- Starring: John Challis, Sue Holderness, Ella Kenion
- Summary: Green Green Grass is a new comedy series and is a spin-off from Only Fools And Horses. It features the characters of Boycie (John Challis) and Marlene (Sue Holderness) and introduces their son, Tyler, now 15 years old. Since we last met them, Boycie's second-hand car empire has gone from strength to strength, yet, despite his success, Boycie is becoming tired of life in Peckham and is secretly (at least, secretly from Marlene) craving a more tranquil existence in the English countryside. His decision to finally make the move is prompted by a chance conversation with Denzil (Paul Barber) who has some rather disturbing news. Within two weeks Boycie, Marlene and Tyler have left London - forever.… Expand
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- Season 1 premiere date: Sep 9, 2005
- Episode Length: 30
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When watching I was strangely reminded of the spoof sitcom 'When the Whistle Blows' that was featured in Ricky Gervais' Extras. It's almost as if the writers haven't seen a sitcom since the seventies with clichéd characters and punch-lines (I use the term loosely) that a ten year old could see coming. Why do nearly six million people in the UK tune to this show every week?… Expand


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Draws on techniques from the popular Discovery Channel series to offer age-appropriate science experiments for home or school, inviting young science fans to follow step-by-step instructions to recreate the results of the
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Created in 1999, EuroSIMA is the European association of boardsports manufacturers. Its mission is to federate the various stakeholders in the boardsports industry, defend their interests and ensure their development on a European scale. The association's objectives are articulated around 5 main themes: Education, Research, Events and Philanthropy, Communication, and Networking.
Hobie Alter dies at 80: LA Times obituary
Bora Bora owners charged with tax evasion
Skateboardermag.com: Norb Garrett's video obit for Skateboarder in print and online
YoungEntrepreneur.com: Aaron Levant
Ad Age: Bonnier sells Ski, Skiing and Skiing Business magazines, Warren Miller Entertainment
Sports Goggles Provide Data and Distraction
Inc. Magazine: "The Way I Work: Yvon Choinard"
OC Weekly: Profile of Pelle Klein, founder of skate startup Costa Misery
Forbes: Profile of Nick Woodman, the "Mad Billionaire behind Go-Pro, the world's hottest camera company"
Being an Executive Edition member allows me to not miss a beat when it comes to the Industry business news. Definitely keeps me in the loop plus goes great with my morning joe.- By Tony Perez, Surfer and Surfing magazines
There is no better publication that I am aware of that is so accurate and on top of any news and developments in our industry. I personally recommend it to many people that want to know and understand more about our industry. For the most part, shop-eat-surf.com gets the stories first. As a matter of fact, I require all the executives in our company to read it.- By Hezy Shaked, President & CEO, Tilly's
MOSS ADAMS: Webinar 12/2 on internal controls to increase the value of your business.
AGENDA: 12/30 deadline to pre-register for Jan. 5-6 Long Beach show.
CIT TRADE FINANCE: Middle-market retailers cautiously optimistic for holiday.
Details on Industry Insight.
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LAKEWOOD, CO (January 3, 2012) - Snow and colder temperatures are returning to many parts of the country and the fourth annual Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month (LSSM) is in full swing with free and reasonably-priced learning programs for newcomers during January.
Ski and snowboard areas and Nordic centers from coast to coast are participating. Details are listed on skiandsnowboardmonth.org. The LSSM initiative encourages children and adults to learn how to ski and/or snowboard by taking lessons from professional instructors.
Governors Mark Dayton of Minnesota, Tom Corbett of Pennsylvania, Susana Martinez of New Mexico and John Kitzhuber of Oregon all have declared January Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month in their states and more are expected.
The International Ski Federation (FIS), based in Geneva, Switzerland, has designated January 22 as World Snow Day. The FIS is the official governing body for ski and snowboard racing.
Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month supports the First Lady's Let's Move and Let's Move Outside campaigns. The LSSM initiative includes an opportunity for children and adults to earn a Presidential Lifestyle Achievement Award from the President's Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition by going skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing or cross country skiing. A 130-pound adult can burn 350 calories or more per hour skiing or snowboarding at a moderate pace.
New for 2012:
Organizers of Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month are partnering in 2012 with the U.S. Forest Service. There are 122 ski and snowboard areas located on Forest Service land. Alpine skiing is the second most popular recreational activity on Forest Service land after hiking
In addition to a wide selection of learning programs, organizers are offering numerous products from snow sports suppliers including HEAD Wintersports,Boulder Gear, Snow Dragons, Hotronic, Icelantic, Icebreaker, Polarmax, Seirus, Snowboards.net and Gearing to Go. All are part of the Great Products Drawing located on the LSSM website.
Online retailers, Skis.com and Snowboards.net, will give individuals who take a lesson during January a gift card good for up to $50 based on the cost of the lesson. Ski Utah and SKI magazine are sponsoring a Bring a Friend promotion for current participants who introduce a newcomer via lessons during January.
If the newcomer sends in a valid receipt from the lesson, both parties are eligible to win a four-day trip to Utah including a day with an editor from SKI. Resorts belonging to Ski Utah have a host of learning programs for locals during January.
Offers for Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month are posted daily on the LSSM Web site in the LSSM Special Features section and News and Info. Two states - Maine and New Hampshire – are offering free lessons the second week of January.
Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month is an industry initiative organized by the National Ski Areas Association, the Professional Ski Instructors of America, the American Association of Snowboard Instructors, SnowSports Industries America, the National Ski Patrol, numerous state and regional resort associations, rep associations, retailers and the snow sports media.


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ISO of Chicken Soup in Bernal/Mission are
- bernalgirl Sep 17, 2006 03:26 PM
Our house is beset by colds and I'd like to pick up a large container of chicken soup to nurse us with. Last time I got soup at El Patio, I was undone by the amount of salt. Anyone tried soups at any of the places along Mission lately and can recommend a good spot? Any nationality will do, under the circumstances.
FYI, I would prefer not Dusit, Jasmine Tea House, Pad Thai or El Patio.
Thank you!
It may be a little far, but Mel's Drive In makes excellent chicken soup from scratch. Nearest location is probably 4th & Mission.
There have been a couple of posts about Roosevelt Tamale Parlor--people have reported really liking the chicken soup there.
There is a brothy soup at Lotus Garden that a lot of people like. I imagine you've tried that soup in the past.
Also, in that Mission Market mall (I think that's the name of the place) on the corner of Mission & 22nd, there are several restaurants, and I espied a banner yesterday advertising that pho is now available.
Here is a recent report on the chicken soup at Lotus Garden (scroll down a bit for J's report).
that would be my choice in the area.
I would also recommend Lotus Garden's chicken soup. Crystal clear broth packed with flavor, fresh vegetables, excellent soup. Just had it last week.
Caldo de Res at Los Jarritos (or sopa de albondigas on Tuesday) or the chicken soup at Balompie. Both will bust a cold . . or at least make you feel like living. :-) Hope everyone feels better soon!


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Italian activist injured by IDF fire in West Bank demonstration, Palestinian media says
Liberman proposes using monetary incentives for Israeli Arabs to move to future Palestinian state
Possible stabbing attack thwarted: Palestinian girl with knife arrested in Hebron
IDF's chief rabbi: Temple Mount is of no religious significance to Islam
Israel slams Ankara: This is no way for a NATO state to act
Eizenkot to be named IDF Chief of Staff
Majority expected to support bill dispersing Knesset
A graveside battle over Ben Gurion's legacy
With government's fate uncertain, Netanyahu seeks commitment from haredim for next coalition
Slight reduction in HIV in Israel in 2013
*RX For Readers: Itchy-eyed in autumn*
Infant mortality rates higher in Arab population
Smartphones are keeping your children awake
Tech Talk: The best keyboard apps available for smartphones
Elbit Systems developing bus with supercapacitator fast-charging system
Zion Tech: Israeli start up Dogiz helps dogs and owners socialize
Zion Tech: Our Israeli start-up of the week aims to make air pollution visible
Grapevine: Remembering Rothschild
The Lion's share
Get your gobble on: Thanksgiving in Tel Aviv
5th annual Hullegeb Festival celebrates Ethiopian culture
Pressure building at Mac TA after setback in Kiryat Shmona
CSKA crushes yellow-and-blue in Tel Aviv
Maccabi Tel Aviv on a roll as unbeaten CSKA comes to town
Another back-breaking loss for Jerusalem
Thanksgiving for lone soldiers: Serving to Turkey to those who serve Israel
Soccer bigwig named as suspect who ran over police officer, fled scene nude
In Montreal, Jews from France see a future for themselves
South African Jewish leaders fete Abbas in Pretoria
Birthright Israel cuts ties with New Israel Fund
Iranian Jews gather in Yazd for rituals
Orthodox leaders condemn US rabbi for anti-Arab rhetoric
Syria says US-led strikes have not weakened Islamic State
In troubled Mideast where Christian populations are shrinking, Pope calls for interfaith dialogue
Syria denies targeting civilians, tells US better to criticize ISIS
Turkey establishing industrial zone in West Bank
Analysis: Middle Eastern states struggle to maintain current order and control of territory
Three Egyptian security forces killed in Sinai
Into the fray: The Arabs' war against the Jews (cont.): Root causes & red herrings
There's no need for a 'Jewish state' law
Column one: The storm over the teacup
My word: Keep your eyes on the road
Why no deal with Iran is actually a bad deal
Wishful doing
Cinema of reconciliation
On the volcano's edge
Knowledge, power and abuse
Arrivals: With a twinkle in her eye
Book Review: A gladiator in the study hall
Book Review: Disbelieving of his own survival
Hot off the Arab press
Grapevine: The history of Hansen Hospital
Less rioting, but more transportation delays
This week in Jerusalem
Taking Shape
Blogging sensation
Wading Through Widowhood: A museum by moonlight
Grapevine: Tel Aviv baby boom
Obama: Helping terror go nuclear
On incitement, lots of talk but little action
To finally look behind the news
Recognizing Palestine – anomalies and ambiguities
A song for Kislev: 'Sea of Sheaves'
שְתִיקָתוֹ שֶל בָּרוּך
שָרִים מִקוֹל הַלֵב
Speaking up
An expanding city
Queen Esther's 'hijos'
Meet the ambassador: Flying high
YouTube recycling video goes viral in Israel
Tradition Today: The blessing of daughters
Parshat Vayetze: The power and pain of love
Like a breath of fresh air
Pourquoi une loi sur l'Etat-nation?
Pour ou contre des élections anticipées?
Une horreur injustifiable
Une brèche dans la démocratie
Une petite fille juive du nord de Londres
Rétrospective en noir et blanc pour la ville d'Or
L'unité : notre seule planche de salut
Daniel Oren, maestro d'Israël, d'Italie et d'ailleurs !
Arad n'a pas encore jeté l'éponge
Le pot de chocolat liégeois par qui le scandale arrive
Le dernier kibboutz
La course aux étoiles
De Maxime Hauchard à Abou Abdallah Al-Faransi, itinéraire d'un Français parti faire le Djihad
On n'invite pas un pyromane à éteindre un incendie
Tuer l'EI dans l'œuf
Le mont du Temple et la guerre sainte de l'islam
L'Occident et l'Iran jouent les prolongations
La liste des organisations terroristes qui dérange
Les « Israéliens » de Kampala
Les attentats du lundi 10 novembre vus par la presse française
Netanyahou s'adresse à la communauté francophone
Christian priest speaks out strongly in favor of Jewish state law
Hispanic Evangelicals among Israel's greatest supporters
Christians United for Israel Chairman John Hagee says Obama is anti-Semitic
Temple Mount: Common ground between Jews and Christians
Pope Francis condemns Palestinian violence
Exploring Our Heritage
Holocaust Survivors See the Negev with KKL-JNF
KKL Belgium Donates Portable Bomb Shelter to Kiryat Gat
KKL-JNF Awards 2014 Blumberg Prize
Israel and Finland Connect through the Environment
KKL-JNF Experts Visit China for Future Environmental Collaborations
Mexican Politician and Business Leader Miguel Aleman Velasco Visits KKL-JNF in Jerusalem
International Conference in Sde Boker: Combating Desertification Together
In his Footsteps: Heritage Excursions in Memory of Yitzhak Rabin
Cleanup Day Activities in Central Israel
International Cleanup Day: Cleaning Together in Northern Israel
KKL-JNF's Eyes in the Forest - The Horshim Forest Green Patrol
Israel Today and Tomorrow: KKL France Mission Visits Israel
Start-up Israel: KKL Italy November Mission Learns about Israel's Past and Future
KKL-JNF and Desert Agriculture Latin American Diplomats visit the Negev
A Successful Annual Fundraising Event for KKL Milan
Living Green in Israel: the Contest and the Winners
Addressing Climate Change Conference
Nurturing the Foresters of the Future
Saving the Sabras
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Into the fray: The Arabs' war against the Jews (cont.): Root causes & red herrings
There's no need for a 'Jewish state' law
Column one: The storm over the teacup
My word: Keep your eyes on the road
Why no deal with Iran is actually a bad deal
Know comment: Livni's lamentable lawlessness
Another tack: Transcending all other considerations
Parshat Vayetze: Thank You for everything
November 28: Our state
Jewish state
Reflections: Lest We Forget
Menachem Begin: Moments of greatness, moments of error
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Smile 370.
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Having spent most of my working life in journalism, I can't imagine beginning my
day without a newspaper. It's as much a part of my morning ritual as a cup of
tea and a slice of toast.I can, however, understand why people I talk to
here in Israel increasingly make a point of not reading a paper, whether in
print or electronic form. It's just too depressing, they say – with more
than a little justification.The news is unremittingly bleak, with
violence, callousness and corruption at home, and unspeakable dangers
threatening from outside. And the worst thing is that there's not much
the average person can do about any of it.We ourselves may drive
carefully – but will our care and consideration make the next hit-and-run driver
slow down and think? We may operate within the law, but will that prevent the
next Holyland scandal? As for the threats looming from elsewhere in the region,
the most we ordinary citizens can do is pray – which might not be a bad idea,
come to think of it, especially at this portentous time of year.We might
be powerless on the giant canvas of world affairs, but within the smaller orbit
of our own lives we can have great influence, and with surprisingly little
effort.A BRITISH friend who visited recently for a family wedding and
stayed with us attended a local Orthodox synagogue on Friday evening and Shabbat
morning, and had this to say on his return: "I spent more than an hour in the
shul last night, and several hours again this morning – and not a single person
spoke to me.""What," I responded, "not even to say Shabbat shalom? Not
even the guy sitting next to you?" "Not a word," he replied. "I was completely
ignored."Now this friend is a quiet, unassuming sort of fellow, not the
kind who expects a fanfare wherever he goes. But he was clearly surprised that
his fellow worshipers, far from welcoming a stranger in their midst, hadn't even
acknowledged him.I too was dumbfounded. I have seen reserve in the
women's section of an Orthodox shul, where most of the "action" – and therefore
interaction – takes place in the men's section; but I have always thought of
this latter section as a sort of living organism whose many parts are in touch
with each other and therefore sensitive to newcomers.Indeed, many
congregations worldwide will honor a Shabbat morning visitor by offering him an
aliya to the Torah.While there clearly was no deliberate shunning of my
friend during the Shabbat services he attended, the worshipers sitting around
him obviously found it easier and more natural to greet those people they
already knew, and with whom they already had a relationship, than to make the
effort to relate to someone new.It's a human and understandable tendency
to keep social interaction within our own familiar circle – but this inclination
is perhaps what prompted the sage Shammai to write in the compilation of wisdom
called Ethics of the Fathers: "Greet every human being with a cheerful and
pleasant countenance" (1:15); and, later, in the same collection, Rabbi Yishmael
to enjoin: "Receive every human being with gladness" (3:16).NOW THE
seemingly small gesture that is a welcoming smile will likely not – to pick up
the opening lament of this column – prevent the next act of random violence; nor
will it deter the likes of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. But it can have quite impressive
human repercussions.The contact engendered by even a fleeting smile has
surprising human warmth and strength. It can put heart into someone who is
lonely or troubled, and do wonders for a worried patient in hospital – which
makes me think there should be smiling seminars held for student doctors who are
so overwhelmed by the critical nuts and bolts of their profession that they
forget there is a person at the receiving end of it.The value of medical
clowns who work in hospitals to cheer the patients has also been
proven.And who knows how often a cheerful smile has put new heart into
someone contemplating a desperate act? "When I have a problem that is really
getting me down," a friend confided, "I look in the mirror, smile at myself, and
say: 'This [cheerfully] is the way I want to live my life.' And it
works."THE SIMPLE action of smiling at a stranger has a very different
power from that of greeting a friend or someone we already know. It is a
reaching out, a sympathetic statement of shared humanity, an instant, unspoken
understanding of the ups and downs of life.The "Tzaddik of Jerusalem,"
Reb Aryeh Levin (1885-1969), would make a point of greeting the street cleaners
he passed early in the morning on his way to synagogue. He understood their
thankless, low-paid, repetitive job and expressed his appreciation of its
value.The disciples of another 20th-century sage, Rabbi Chaim
Friedlander, noticed the warm smile on his face even when he spoke on the
telephone.Someone asked him why he bothered since the other person
couldn't see his smile. "He can hear it," the rabbi
responded.Rabbi Shlomo Wolbe (1914-2005), who lived in Jerusalem, once
asked a young man who had opted to explore his religious heritage: "What led you
to begin studying Torah?" The man replied that he had grown up in a secular
neighborhood in Israel, and whenever he went to school each morning, the only
person on the street who daily greeted him was an elderly man who wore the garb
of an Orthodox Jew. Years later, when he began to search for more meaning in his
life, the memory of the religious man who had greeted him so warmly every
morning inspired him to enter a yeshiva.SMILING, IT appears, is not just
an act of altruism, but very good for our health. Apart from making us seem more
attractive and confident, lifting our faces and making us look younger, it can
positively change our mood, relieve stress and boost our immune
systems.Not only that: Experts say that smiling helps lower blood
pressure and releases endorphins, natural pain killers and serotonin, all of
which together make us feel good.There's also something the experts call
"emotional contagion," conveyed in the lines of a well-known song: "When you're
smilin' when you're smilin' / The whole world smiles with you / And when you're
laughin' oh when you're laughin' / The sun comes shinin' through..."But
when you're cryin' you bring on the rain / So stop your sighin' be happy again /
Keep on smilin' / Cause when you're smilin' / The whole world smiles with
you."I CANNOT conceive of a lovelier tribute to the smile than this one,
which I discovered on the SimpleToRemember.com site for Jewish Self Help and
Growth: "It costs nothing, but creates much. It enriches those who receive,
without impoverishing those who give. It happens in a flash and the memory of it
lasts forever."None are so rich they can get along without it, and none
so poor but are richer for its benefits. It creates happiness in the home,
fosters good will in a business, and is the countersign of friends."It
is rest to the weary, daylight to the discouraged, sunshine to the sad, and
nature's best antidote for trouble. Yet it cannot be bought, begged, borrowed or
stolen, for it is something that is no earthly good to anybody till it is given
away! "If someone is too tired to give you a smile, leave one of yours. For
nobody needs a smile so much as those who have none to give."IN THE
spirit of the rabbi who smiled even when speaking on the phone, may I greet
readers of my column with the wish of a cheerful year to come.Shana
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- Publisher: Codemasters
- Release Date: Jun 7, 2011
- Also On: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
- Summary: Taking a small step into the future, Red River depicts a fictional conflict with contemporary geopolitical themes, which will unfold over three distinct acts in both single player and drop-in-drop-out co-operative play for up to four players online. Faced with new counter-insurgency combat and the returning threat of the Chinese PLA, players will feel the tension, brutality and carnage of modern conflict from the perspective of a marine fireteam on deployment in a hostile country, thousands of miles from home.… Expand
- Developer: Codemasters
- Genre(s): Modern
- # of players: 4 Online
- Cheats: On GameFAQs
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Score distribution:
Positive: 10 out of 25
Mixed: 13 out of 25
Negative: 2 out of 25
May 13, 2011Just as serving a delicious cheesecake on a bed of rotten mackerel kills the appetite, so OpFlash: Red River turns the stomach with its nauseating intro. No matter how appealing the main event might be, you just can't get that image out of your head.
Apr 26, 2011We think it's better than Dragon Rising, and the fact they've taken the "less is more" approach and focused on a couple of key features has been to their credit. It's got some good moments in it, but playing with friends is key and we question the longevity of this title, so the post-release DLC better be good and regular.
May 28, 2011Codemasters couldn't deliver a decent military simulation, so it just created a gane that's meant to be funny and entertaining. Don't expect an alternative to games like ARMA, but it's still a good game, just not a very good one.
May 31, 2011Red River is not a rival to modern high-budget, high-tech blockbusters. It looks worse than Modern Warfare 2 or Black Ops, and you can't destroy the environment like in Battlefield: Bad Company. But, compared to its overly serious predecessor, this game is a real gift.
Jun 21, 2011Operation Flashpoint's efforts to deliver a tactical-based FPS experience are admirable. Unfortunately, the poor AI prevents the game from succeeding, leaving the cooperative multiplayer as its one saving grace.
May 6, 2011It's quite realistic, yes, but it's also full of bugs, sloppy visuals and crippled AI. [June 2011, p.81]
May 18, 2011Red River's biggest technical faults concern the disappointing graphics, however. It's one thing to balance out poor texture quality with an impressive scale, but when the world is so stunningly flat and empty it's hard to see why the textures are muddier than a rugby match in a thunderstorm.
Score distribution:
Positive: 10 out of 33
Mixed: 3 out of 33
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Jun 15, 2011I specifically signed up on metacritic just to submit this review. Red River is a significant improvement over Dragon Rising. I even reinstalled DR just to be sure. I DO miss the editor, but even that was not great in DR compared to ARMA 2. The movement and control of your people is much more accurate and just feels better then in DR where I feel like I'm walking around in mud. The re-playability is terrific and makes you want to try the different soldier classes just to be able to unlock more weapon options. The tracer ricochet effects are well done as are the echo effects of the guns firing. There are some annoyances however such as: you can't skip the long ingress or egress of the missions where you have to listen to Knox rambling about his 10 rules to live by while riding in the back of your transport, be it a chopper or truck. You CAN skip the campaign intro movies however. Another issue and perhaps the biggest in the game (yes even after the latest patch) is the trouble of your AI constantly walking in front of you while you are engaging the enemy. I wish the dev's would/could make it so that if you are aiming, the squad AI wouldn't move in front of you. They HAVE fixed the issue with your squad AI not taking cover when being attacked. At least it's significantly better then before the patch! I find the best option when playing with AI controlled squad-mates is to just tell them to hold position at a nearby wall or structure. That seems to keep them safe'ish and out of your way! The scenic vistas are well done as is the heat effect coming from the ground. Really makes it feel more believable. I even like the banter between the different company's: Alpha, Bravo (you), and Charlie. The real focus of the game is the multiplayer, in which case you don't have to worry about the issues I mentioned regarding the AI. If you want to take a break from the fairly lengthy campaign missions there are a number of Fire Team Engagements for you to test your skills in both single and multiplayer. Sometimes it's a nice change, and the missions for the most part are much shorter, but you can still level up you character! Almost every time I play the game I see something new that impresses me. You'll see enemies come to the aid of others who are down but not dead, and you're own squad mates will actually USE a grenade launcher if so equipped to take out a vehicle or whatnot. It's really quite impressive when you see them switch to their secondary weapon to clear a building if it's more appropriate. There are still some issues that need to be addressed, but for someone who likes an FPS with a modern combat focus this is a great option.… Expand
Apr 29, 2011If you are looking for a tactical shooter it is a good game. it is not as hardcore as Arma 2. The story is a realistic could be scenario. It is not a roller coaster ride like COD. The game has a skillpoint system which i think doesn't fit in a realistic shooter. For example, in the beginning your fieteams sniper doesn't hit anything, wich is a bit strange for a trained US marine sniper.
Funny comments from your in game staff sergeant.… Expand
Jul 8, 2011Bought this title a month ago, on a whim. Not a fan of Codemasters titles. I think their a poor mans version of BI studio's.
I struggled with this game for 2 weeks. Thinking it was a poor substitute for ARMA. But as I struggled. I found myself liking it's little things.
It's not a great game. But it does have it's moments. Like ARMA it's hard to pick up. But once you get beyond it's flaws and play it. It's suddenly becomes hard to put down. I would suggest this to people who, have tired of the mainstream shooter market. And want to move down a more intelligent path. Keep up the good work Codemasters. You haven't beaten BI studios yet. But you may become a worthy opponent yet.… Expand
Apr 27, 2011Gave it second chance after being hugely disappointed by Dragon Rising.
Hasn't changed much - very restrictive gameplay - and cant drive all vehicles.
This game is dated by release
Back to Arma… Expand
Jul 7, 2011Highly boring. Get this if you want a hiking simulator, because all you will be doing is running many miles along a road, killing waves of stupid AI enemies. Sure glad I didn't buy this. I had seriously low expectations from Code Masters since Dragon Rising, not surprisingly they lowered the bar yet again.… Expand
Nov 29, 2011I don't think points should be awarded for trying. This is probably the worst game I've ever played. In fact, that's probably it's one appeal. It's so terrible it's interesting to see just how bad it it. Though I was offered the game for free, the price does not justify the lost time it takes to see this games details spread over an obnoxiously long time. Clearly, there will be no sequel.… Expand
Apr 29, 2011Not only have Codemasters failed to address the evils of Dragon Rising, they have added in new problems - friendly AI on castor wheels who don't stay where you want them (and have a habit of shimmying through your firelane); terribly long, expletive ridden and highly boring diatribes by your Staff Sgt (who seems to mysteriously wield the same kind of authority as a platoon commander without the commission); and graphics that were last seem in UT '04.
Not only this, but the lack of PvP and cookie-cutter scenarios will wear out quickly, and with little to no ability to mod the game, Codemasters has aimed lower and still failed to hit the mark. Avoid like the bubonic plague.… Expand


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A slight drizzle had turned into a steady rain following the cracking of thunder while I was on an early afternoon run down Wellington Avenue on Thursday.
Lathrop Elementary Principal David Silveira gets extra credit for going against the grain.
Last year, the Ripon City Council explored the idea of developing a farmers' market in our historical downtown sector. The plan was to collaborate with downtown businesses, farmers' market vendors and the community to revitalize our downtown businesses. Unfortunately, due the multitude of regulations and to a late start, it was decided to postpone it until this year.
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One story assignment last week went into greater depth than I expected and left me in awe at the direction life has taken one Ripon resident who loves people and farming almost equally and has become an outstanding public speaker and criminal interviewer.
It will go down as a landmark decision.
Austen Nunes is Manteca's undisputed wheelie king.
Decades of lip service, adding on programs and regulations willy-nilly to appease special interest groups whether they are corporate campaign contributors or advocacy groups, and the use of accounting mirrors and borrowing in advance against revenues are about to come to a head.
A contingent of new American citizens – Assyrians who fled the repressive regime of Saddam Hussein in Iraq to settle in Turlock – will be present for the three-day Memorial Day Weekend commemoration in Manteca at Woodward Park.
It was a radical idea at the time that caught some people off guard and left others scratching their heads.
Get ready for more trains.
Why do you need to be part of Manteca's homeless solution?
I confess.
The unemployment rate in Manteca is 9.6 percent.
It is easier to become a lawyer than to get a green card.
TURLOCK – When I think of Billie Joel, I don't think of Turlock.
Like many cities whose heydays in bygone eras have been become victims of the caprices of changing times, Tracy has gone through its own growing-up pains. A lot of that is starkly evident in its downtown area.
My apologies to the late Huell Howser on my impressions of downtown Lodi having that "wow" factor.
We are told 28-year-old carpet kept together with duct tape is deteriorating the quality of classroom education in Manteca Unified.
Come out to the Petsmart in Manteca and find your new furry friend on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. because the Stockton Animal Shelter will be displaying adoptable dogs of all sizes, color, and breeds. If you've been looking for your purrrrfect snuggle buddy, now is your chance, plus this weekend ALL adoptions are free.
They're sleek. They're cutting edge. They're today.
Roem Baur had it all on Tuesday night.
Stockton Police are alleging Manteca Unified School District board member Sam Fant is a person of interest in an Internet café gambling operation.


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We may smile if we please at the vanity of these and the like efforts to stay the inevitable decline, to bring the relentless revolution of the great wheel to a stand, to keep youth's fleeting roses for ever fresh and fair; but perhaps in spite of every disillusionment, when we contemplate the seemingly endless vistas of knowledge which have been opened up even within our own generation, many of us may cherish in our heart of hearts a fancy, if not a hope, that some loophole of escape may after all be discovered from the iron walls of the prison-house which threaten to close on and crush us; that, groping about in the darkness, mankind may yet chance to lay hands on "that golden key that opes the palace of eternity," and so to pass from this world of shadows and sorrow to a world of untroubled light and joy.
...Hence they burn the body of a murderer and scatter the ashes to the winds, thinking that this treatment will prevent his spirit from assuming human shape in the other world.23 So, too, the Naga tribes of Manipur hold that the ghost of a dead man is an exact image of the deceased as he was at the moment of death, with his scars, tattoo marks, mutilations, and all the rest.24 The Baganda think that the ghosts of men who were mutilated in life are mutilated in like manner after death; so to avoid that shame they will rather die with all their limbs than lose one by amputation and live.25 Hence, men sometimes prefer to kill themselves or to be killed before they grow feeble, in order that in the future life their souls may start fresh and vigorous as they left their bodies, instead of decrepit and worn out with age and disease.
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RAYMOND WEIL Creates Two Limited Editions with MasterCard for BRIT Awards
RAYMOND WEIL, the family owned luxury Swiss watchmaker, has produced two exclusive and unique Limited Edition BRIT Awards 2013 with MasterCard Freelancer timepieces to celebrate their continued status as the 'Official Watch and Timing Partner of The BRIT Awards.' The watches will be gifted to performers, presenters and VIP guests attending the awards ceremony at London's O2 Arena on 20th February 2013. A limited number of these special designs will also be available to see via high-end jewellers, watch retailers nationwide.
The men's Limited Edition BRIT Awards 2013 Freelancer 7730-STC-65025, features a 42mm handcrafted stainless steel case, automatic movement with 46-hour power reserve, an elegant silver dial with rose gold hands and indexes and soft brown leather strap with folding clasp, selected to reflect the timepiece's stylish minimalism.
The women's Limited Edition BRIT Awards 2013 Freelancer 2770-ST5-65021, boasts an elegant 38mm stainless steel case, automatic movement with 38-hour power reserve, silver dial with rose gold hands and indexes and "Clous de Paris" motif in the centre with a stainless steel bracelet that adds to the final harmony of the design.
The exhibition case back of each watch is adorned with this year's BRIT Awards 2013 with MasterCard logo, which features the trademark spot design of renowned artist Damien Hirst who has also put his unique stamp on the iconic BRIT Award trophy.
'We are delighted to continue our support of The BRIT Awards in association with MasterCard for the sixth year in succession. 2012 has been an exceptional year for British music and RAYMOND WEIL is proud to have supported the likes of Emeli Sande, Wretch 32, Tinie Tempah and Labrinth and will continue our support of emerging British talent in 2013. We hope everyone likes the new Limited Edition BRIT's timepieces that we feel are reflective of the importance of our love of quality and support of such a prestigious event' - says Pierre Bernheim, Director - RAYMOND WEIL
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Apple's update iOS 8.0.2 has now been placed on servers to address the issues discovered in yesterday's 8.0.1 update on the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus. The new release includes all of the HealthKit and keyboard fixes, among others, as well as the ability to actually make phone calls and connect to a cellular data network. (more…)
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06/02/13 By Ana Isabel O
ERNIE HAMMES @The Seventh Annual "Rhythm in the Kitchen" Music Festival 2013
FRIDAY, JUNE 7th--Church for All Nations , 10 PM
Born on 18 August 1968 in Esch-sur-Alzette, Ernest studied at the Conservatories of Esch-sur-Alzette and later at the Manhattan School of Music in New York City and Berklee College of Music in Boston.
Since 1997, when he played in the Birdland, Blue Note in New York, he has travelled widely to clubs and jazz festivals across Europe and North America. Recent venues have included festivals in Chicago , Calgary , Vancouver, Edmonton , New Orleans, Karlsbad (Czech Republic) and Cleveland, Ohio. He has also played in Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in London and at the Montreux Jazz Festival , Den Haag, North Sea Jazz Festival and Toronto festivals. He is the only European to have been a member of the Duke Ellington Orchestra.
In his native Luxembourg, he is the founder director and lead trumpet in the Luxembourg Jazz Orchestra and has been a member of the Musique militaire grand-ducale (the Luxembourg Military Band) where he is lead trumpet and leader of the big band.
As for classical music, he has played with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, the Luxembourg Philharmonic Orchestra and the Latvian Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra .
For the 2013 Rythm in The Kitchen Music Festival Ernie Hammes will be accompanied by French Pianist Pierre Alain Goualch, Luxembourg drummer Paul Wiltgen and American bassit Aidan Carroll
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She has been a catalyst for reaching out to the arts and music communities, seeking donations for the Dizzy Gillespie Memorial Fund and the cause who initiates Dr. Francis Forte. Fundraisers hosted in 2011 by Bill Cosby and in 2012 by Christopher Kennedy Lawford. The proprietor of the New York-based Ruby Flowers Records, which looms as a global forum for progressive-jazz artists, Dr. Ordonez is also a jazz and arts prophet who engages in special causes throughout the world, amid her numerous activities and keen social awareness of the many debacles facing jazz musicians.
Ana Isabel has been a recipient of multiple grants. She has a Doctor of Sciences degree, and is a writer, jazz editor, poet, independent filmmaker, music/art promoter and producer. She was educated in Europe and has lectured and cooperated in miscellaneous capacities throughout South America, Europe, Africa, East-Europe, Japan, China, New Zealand, Israel, South Africa... In 2004 she published a book on integrated pest management strategies in Luxembourg. She has also published numerous articles on the value of nature. Her last writing endeavors are concentrated on children books featuring her own illustrations.
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Players get in position for final 36
CREVE COEUR – The second round of the U.S. Senior Open on Saturday at Bellerive Country Club had the unmistakable feel of a final tuneup before an ultimate test of skill and desire.
Three inches of rain Friday postponed the second round, forcing the final three rounds to be squeezed into two days, and players positioned themselves on the leaderboard with hopes of outlasting the field during today's 36-hole final round.
Aiming high
Brothers Dallas and Ron Brakeville live more than 700 miles away from each other, but they plan at least a couple of events each year to do together.
Archery at the Show-Me State Games, which took place at Lake Stephens Park on Saturday morning, is one way. Rattlesnake hunting is another.
Little Leaguers off to regional
Ten boys sit and listen to Missouri baseball coach Tim Jamieson.
"If you keep playing and practicing hard, you may have the opportunity to play at college and beyond," Jamieson said.
Big names will pursue Open title
CREVE COEUR – Golf fans heading to the final round of the U.S. Senior Open at Bellerive Country Club today certainly have nothing to complain about.
Not only will they be treated to two championship rounds of golf, but they will also see some of the biggest names on the Champions Tour take part in a showdown for the most coveted title on the senior circuit.
No birdies at Bellerive
CREVE COEUR- There were no birdies at the U.S. Senior Open at Bellerive Country Club on Friday.
For that matter, there were no pars and bogeys either.
The second round of the tournament was canceled after three inches of rain in the morning left several holes under water and the golf course virtually unplayable, according to championship director Sean Sovacool.
MU football ranked No. 17 in coaches' poll
The Missouri football team is ranked No. 17 in the ESPN/USA Today Coaches' preseason poll released Friday.
The Tigers, ranked in a preseason poll for the first time since 1980, received 502 points. MU was most recently ranked in the coaches' Oct. 26 poll at No. 24.
Post 202 comes to life
There was no shortage of action in Kirksville Friday, as Columbia's Post 202 team beat St. Charles Post 312 in the American Legion Baseball Tournament at North Park Complex.
Seniors seeing red
CREVE COEUR – Soft greens, humid air and virtually no wind provided the perfect condition for a blur of red numbers to appear on the scoreboards at Bellerive Country Club during the U.S. Senior Open on Thursday.
Twenty-six players finished under par, the second highest number of such scores in the first round of a Senior Open in the tournament's 25-year history, and Peter Jacobsen and Craig Stadler used a barrage of birdies to climb to the top of the leader board heading into today's second round.
Early runs spark Post 202 victory
MOBERLY — The game went as Columbia Post 202 wanted Thursday.
Post 202 defeated Chillicothe Post 25, winning 9-1 in the first game of the American Legion Baseball Zone I Tournament at Moberly High.
Round 1 features record 3 aces
CREVE COEUR – Aces were wild at Bellerive Country Club on Thursday.
Three players made holes-in-one during the first round of the U.S. Senior Open, which is a Champions Tour record.
Ex-linebacker Odom to head MU recruiting
Barry Odom, a Missouri football staff assistant, has been promoted to director of football recruiting.
Odom, who played linebacker for MU from 1996-99, spent the 2003 season as an administrative graduate assistant on Pinkel's staff.
Bellerive inspires grand memory
CREVE COEUR – Bellerive Country Club might not have the mystique of St. Andrews, the tradition of Augusta National or the allure of Pebble Beach, but it has a small corner in the immense annals of golf lore.
It was here in 1965 that Gary Player, at 29, won the U.S. Open and completed his career grand slam. Player joined Sam Snead and Ben Hogan as the only men to accomplish the feat.
Weir on par after tough final round in Jr. Classic
Even though a tougher course was the site of the second day of the Coca-Cola Junior Championship, the challenge didn't faze Drew Weir.
Weir, 16, shot a par 70 at A.L. Gustin Golf Course on Wednesday for a two-day 139 total to the 15-17 division by nine strokes
In the Zone: Post 202 all set
Summer baseball continues for Columbia Post 202.
Post 202 faces Chillicothe Post 25 at 5:30 p.m. today in the first round of the Zone I American Legion Baseball Tournament at Moberly High. It is a four-team, double-elimination tournament.
Swinging into action
For someone who finished with a total more than seven times his age, Zachary Cook can golf.
Zachary, 8, shot a 57 for nine holes in the Coca-Cola Junior Championship golf tournament Tuesday morning at L.A. Nickell golf course in his first tournament. His is third in the boys' 8-10 division.
No mistake about it, Mavs' defense better
For the first half of the season, the Mavericks defense was offensive.
Now, it has sparked the Mavericks back to respectability.
Mid-Missouri enter tonight's game having won of eight of 13, and it can attribute its improved play to the suddenly smooth infield defense.
Improving Mavs sweep Rockford
Things have changed, and the Mid-Missouri Mavericks are no longer to be taken lightly.
The Mavs completed a sweep of the first-place Rockford RiverHawks in convincing fashion with a 10-3 victory Tuesday night at Taylor Stadium.
Cards have Cincinnati seeing red
At this rate, nobody is going to catch St. Louis.
Right-hander Jason Marquis hit a two-run double and pitched seven stingy innings for his eighth straight win Tuesday night, 6-0 against the Cincinnati Reds.
Haas greeted as fan favorite at Senior Open
Jay Haas will garner plenty of attention and be a popular man during this week's U.S. Senior Open at Bellerive Country Club in suburban St. Louis for good reason.
Haas, who in December turned 50, the minimum age to compete on the Champions Tour, is not only No. 22 in the World Golf Ranking and on the cusp of earning a berth on the United States' Ryder Cup team this fall, but he also is a hometown favorite.
Ultimate finale
The Ultomatoes were a little too much for the Tiny Dancers on Tuesday night at Epple Field as they battled for the Ultimate Frisbee Championship title.
Playing by the light of the moon, the Tiny Dancers won 17-16 in a game that continued past the normal 13-point limit.