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Take on the trail or the library in the Keyser backpack. UA Storm treated with DWR - Durable Water Repellant - the Under Armour® Keyser backpack ensures your valuables stay safe and dry in all the elements. A dedicated laptop compartment makes the Keyser great for the classroom while HeatGear® adjustable shoulder straps and ergonomic foam padded back panel with HeatGear® ensures carrying comfort.
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the zippers breaks easy and space is small for a student
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great construction details!
Seems to be very well constructed. Like the waterproofing features, extra compartments, and padded shoulder straps. Eager to send to grandson for his use.
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Great interior color
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i was looking for a book bag to replace my north face one that i've had for about 5 years. i was a little afraid to purchase this bag because i thought it was going to be to small and not fit my college books and laptop but it does perfectly. i also needed something that was waterproof because i am always on the go to class and don't want to get my school laptop and books wet. this book bag is made of thick fabric which is nice because it wont tear easily and you can trust that it is waterproof. i also love the colors; it's very bright! i received about 5 compliments on the first day of classes :)
i am very happy with my purchase, and i encourage college students to purchase this.
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Our 7th grader wanted a backpack that was big enough for all his school binders etc., but that still looked cool. He bought this in the charcoal color with neon green zipper pulls. It holds his notebooks, binders and pencil case, but does not have enough room for his lunch. We bought a hook to hook the lunch onto the handle. It is a lightweight pack, and it is too early to say how durable it is.
The pack it replaced was a Swiss Gear pack that was more expensive and much more durable, but lacked the "cool factor" he desired. For the money, and capacity of the UA Keyser, we were willing to try it. It is larger capacity than much more expensive Northface packs we considered, and still fairly lightweight, so that may be a good thing in the end, even if it does not last as long as the mighty Swiss Gear pack.
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WASHINGTON (10/25/11)--The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), the federal regulator with oversight responsibility for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, announced changes Monday to the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) to attract more underwater borrowers who could benefit from refinancing their home mortgages.
News reports, such as one from
ABC News blog
, reported that President Obama announced the proposal from a Las Vegas home's front porch. Nevada has one the highest foreclosure rates in the country.
HARP was launched in 2009 to let troubled homeowners bypass a requirement that they have at least 20% equity in their home to be able to refinance their mortgages at lower rates. However, the program has been, some say, severely under utilized because many cannot qualify for help.
The program enhancements announced yesterday were developed at FHFA's direction with input from lenders, mortgage insurers and other industry participants. Program changes include:
Eliminating certain risk-based fees for borrowers who refinance into shorter-term mortgages and lowering fees for other borrowers;
Removing the 125% loan-to-value ceiling for fixed-rate mortgages backed by Fannie and Freddie;
Waiving certain representations and warranties made by lenders on loans owned or guaranteed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac;
Eliminating the need for a new property appraisal where there is a reliable automated valuation model estimate provided; and
Extending the end date for HARP until Dec. 31, 2013 for loans originally sold to Fannie and Freddie on or before May 31, 2009.
The FHFA, in a release, said one important element of the changes to HARP is the elimination of certain risk-based fees, which should encourage borrowers to utilize HARP to refinance into shorter-term mortgages.
"Borrowers who owe more on their house than the house is worth will be able to reduce the balance owed much faster if they take advantage of today's low interest rates by shortening the term of their mortgage," explained the agency.
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac plan to issue guidance with operational details about the HARP changes to mortgage lenders and servicers by Nov. 15.
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ABC iWorld Newsi reports growing consumer interest in CUs
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WASHINGTON (10/25/11) -- The move to credit unions by consumers upset with bank fees received more national media attention in a segment last night on ABC's
World News.
The ABC segment noted the new wave of consumer dissatisfaction with big banks builds on sentiment that goes back to the
Huffington Post's
Move Your Money campaign several years ago, but now is fueled by anger sparked by Bank of America's decision in late September to charge a new $5 a month debit card fee. B of A's move has many grumbling about banks.
One viewer angry over new banks card fees emailed to ABC news, "We bail them out and they raise rates—priceless." However, correspondent David Muir noted, "Many of you took it a step further…."
Another viewer wrote, "My secret's very simple—a credit card from a credit union. It turns out thousands of Americans are doing the same thing—trading their banks on Wall Street for ones on Main Street."
The segment explained how many of the more than 7,000 credit unions around the country are seeing "an explosion in new members" since Bank of American's debit fee announcement, and new Facebook pages have sprung up urging consumers to switch. ABC interviewed disgruntled bank customers, such as Karen Jackson of Miami, who closed her Chase account and transferred her money to Miami-Dade Credit Union.
"We couldn't take it anymore," she told ABC. And, the segment added, "there are thousands more like her."
The ABC
World News
segment referred viewers to its web site where it posted "9 Tips Before You Switch to a Credit Union" using information provided by the Credit Union National Association (CUNA). Those suggestions included using the CUNA's new consumer web site,
, to learn more about credit unions and find a credit union you are eligible to join.
Citing CUNA data, the tips also noted consumers save more than $6 billion annually in lower fees and better rates by using credit unions rather than banks.
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WASHINGTON (10/25/11)--Credit Union National Association (CUNA) President/CEO Bill Cheney in a Los Angeles radio interview this past weekend underscored the value and service credit unions provide today's consumers, encouraged potential credit union members to examine their own financial options, and suggested they search for local credit union options on aSmarterchoice.org, CUNA's site that helps consumers find a credit union they are eligible to join.
The CUNA CEO appeared on
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is a weekly call-in show hosted by Credit.com chairman Adam Levin and L.A.-based radio personality Jeff Levy.
Asked about the approach of Bank Transfer Day (Nov. 5), Cheney urged listeners not to wait until then, and to start making the move to a credit union now. New members will find credit union pricing is better, and they will be treated differently than they have been at banks, Cheney said. Bank Transfer Day, started by a 27-year-old artist in California, is urging consumers to switch from big banks to credit unions on Nov. 5. So far more than 400,000 people have been made aware of Bank Transfer Day through Facebook, and Bank Transfer Day has also received widespread media coverage.
Cheney also covered many of the basics of credit union structure, services and products, saying that credit unions can focus purely on their members, "and members have a say in how the credit union is managed." Loan rates and fees are often lower at credit unions, with credit union credit card rates averaging 2 percentage points below the rates charged by banks, Cheney added.
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Although there aren't any credit unions that are the size of Bank of America, the shared credit union ATM network means credit union members can access their accounts, free of charge, from a greater number of ATMs, Cheney said. The CO-OP Network, he noted, has more than 28,000 surcharge-free ATMs.
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NCUA advises examiners ahead of Bank Transfer Day
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ALEXANDRIA, Va. (10/25/11)—Credit unions will be interested to know that the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has advised its examiners on alternative ways to view how the sudden inflow of deposits and members caused by the planned Nov. 5 Bank Transfer Day could impact credit union finances.
Saying that the new funds and member "may temporarily depress a credit union's net worth ratio," the agency also noted that credit union call reports allow credit unions "to calculate their net worth ratio in different ways, using 'point-in-time' assets or using a rolling average of assets." The NCUA added that the rolling average of assets accounting approach "was put into place to be more equitable to credit unions who may experience a large payroll deposit on the last day of a quarter or have seasonal fluctuations such as teachers credit unions."
The NCUA said credit unions may only get temporary relief from the net worth effects of these new transfers. "Since this is a rolling average, the longer the deposits stay, the less relief these alternative calculations will provide," the NCUA said.
However, the NCUA added, many of these new members may stay with their new credit unions. If the new members, and their money, remains in the credit union several months from now, "capital retention plans should be updated to include this new factor," the NCUA said.
The guidance was released to NCUA examiners ahead of the coming Bank Transfer Day (Nov. 5). However, many are not waiting for Nov. 5 to make their transfers, as many credit unions have seen sharp increases in membership applications following Bank of America's announcement that they would charge a $5 per month fee for debit card accounts.
A poll commissioned by Creditcards.com found that 78% of debit card holders surveyed said they will switch banks to avoid monthly fees charged when they use their debit cards to make purchases, and credit unions are receiving plenty of positive press ahead of Bank Transfer Day. For more coverage, use the resource link.
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WASHINGTON (10/25/11)--The Federal Reserve Board Friday for the first-time used special powers in shutting down a Colorado bank on Friday. The central bank appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) as receiver for Community Banks of Colorado, of Greenwood Village, Colo., a state-chartered bank and member of the Federal Reserve System. The Fed had never before used its authority to close a state-chartered bank, a role normally reserved for state-regulators. As of June 30, the bank had approximately $1.4 billion in assets. The appointment was made after the Federal Reserve Board determined that the bank had been "critically undercapitalized" since July 29, and appointment of the FDIC as receiver was necessary to carry out the purpose of the prompt corrective action (PCA) statute to reduce long-term loss to the FDIC's deposit insurance fund. The PCA statute required the Federal Reserve, as the bank's federal supervisor, to appoint the FDIC as receiver not later than 90 days after the bank became critically undercapitalized, or to take other supervisory action, with the FDIC's concurrence, that would cause the least possible long-term loss to the deposit insurance fund. Pursuant to statute, the Federal Reserve also consulted with the Colorado State Banking Commissioner …
WASHINGTON (10/25/11)--With his advocacy for tough examinations and community banks, and criticism of "too big to fail," Thomas Hoenig, President Barack Obama's nominee for vice chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., is a good fit for the position, according to observers (
American Banker
Oct. 24). Hoenig stepped down as head of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City on Oct. 1. In that role he was critical of big bank bailouts and recent steps by the Fed to prop up the economy. He cast dissenting votes on the central bank's Federal Open Market Committee and has questioned the ability of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to address how systemically important financial institutions will wind down in the event of a financial crisis. Observers said Hoenig's track record indicates he would at times disagree with his new colleagues at the FDIC, including acting FDIC Chairman Martin Gruenberg. As vice chairman, Gruenberg was usually aligned with former FDIC chief Sheila Bair …
WASHINGTON (10/25/11)—The Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund Monday announced the appointment of Dennis Nolan to serve as its deputy director, effective immediately. Nolan is now responsible for heading up policy development, operating procedures, internal controls, and short- and long-range strategic planning at the CDFI Fund, as well as coordinating, evaluating and enhancing the fund's programs. Prior to joining the CDFI Fund, Nolan was deputy chief financial officer at the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), an independent U.S. foreign-aid agency focused on the fight against global poverty. Nolan has also held financial management positions at the Environmental Protection Agency, where he was responsible for all aspects of EPA's financial management program, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, in such positions special assistant to the CFO and special assistant to the director of the Division of Finance …
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Present for xXStoryWolfXxHappy Anniversary Story Wolf!"Ahh~, this is the life." said the black beak platypus as he lounged in a pool on a floatable wearing sunglasses while his goggles were still on his head. It was an unusually warm March day, absolutely perfect for swimming or, in this case, lazying about. But any day was a good lazy day for "Beaky" Beakerson of the Genesis: New Company. And it was good too, after so long battling the Exus Army, he, and by default everyone, could use the break."Nothing could ruin this day." said Beaky as he relaxed in his inner-tube basking in the sunlight. Unfortunately for him, that day was about to be ruin."Hey~, Beaky!"***BBZZT***"Ye-ye-ye-yah!" Beaky quickly fell from his inner-tube as he was given a light shock from the ever annoying Dan Kuso from the Former Station Square: Renegades as he snickered at his prank. Beaky quickly resurfaced grabbing the edge of the pool glaring at the electric wolf. "You asshole.""That's for last week buddy." smiled Dan as he offere
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Smith, Andrew (2006) Tourists' consumption and interpretation of sport event imagery. Journal of Sport Tourism, 11 (1). pp. 77-100. ISSN 1477-5085
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In an era when popular and mass cultures are positioned further up the symbolic hierarchy, sport events are deemed by cities to be a valuable image or branding tools. Event strategies are often justified by their envisaged image effects and the celebrities, iconic structures and media exposure associated with sport events means that they are viewed as being particularly effective for this purpose. This paper evaluates the image effects of strategies deployed by three English cities; Birmingham, Manchester and Sheffield. Each of these cities has used a combination of regular sport fixtures, 'mega' sport events and event bids to further their reputations as tourist destinations. Semi-structured interviews with a representative sample of potential tourists were used to provide evidence of the impacts of these initiatives. Despite some participants making connections with traffic chaos and violence, in general sport events appear to have encouraged positive connotations amongst potential tourists, including modernity, progress and vitality. Events seem to be regarded favourably at a cultural level, generating widespread positive meanings even when individual preferences vary. This has positive implications for cities deploying sport events as re-imaging or branding tools.
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Jazz Expressions And Explorations - Bass Clef composed by David N. Baker and David Baker. For any Bass Clef instrument. David's newest and most innovative book yet on the art of Jazz Improv.. Intermediate, advanced. Book. 164 pages. Published by Jamey Aebersold Jazz (JA.BASS).
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CTS Corporation (NYSE: CTS) today announced second quarter 2012 revenues of $154.3 million, an increase of 5% from the same period last year and from the first quarter 2012. Second quarter 2012 net earnings were $3.3 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, compared to $4.1 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, in the same period last year. Included in the second quarter 2012 earnings were $0.08 per share of restructuring and related charges and included in the second quarter of 2011 were restructuring and legal charges of $0.02 per share. Excluding these items, adjusted second quarter 2012 earnings per share were up 29% at $0.18 compared to $0.14 in the same period last year.
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"When I was a kid, my mom would marinate cucumbers, red onions, and canned potatoes in jarred creamy Italian dressing," says Jamie Bissonnette. "I'm not saying she was a great cook, but creamy Italian dressing is still my favorite. I make a version of it for this salad."
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- 2 pound(s) (small to medium; about 12) Red Bliss potatoes
- Kosher salt
- 1/3 cup(s) crème fraîche or mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoon(s) red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon(s) light corn syrup, or 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon(s) Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon(s) celery seeds
- 1 clove(s) (small) garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup(s) canola oil, plus more for brushing
- 1 pinch(s) crushed red pepper
- 1 teaspoon(s) finely chopped fresh oregano
- 1/2 cup(s) chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon(s) minced parsley
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup(s) thinly sliced red onion
- In a large saucepan, cover the potatoes with water and bring to a boil. Add a generous pinch of salt and simmer over moderately low heat until just tender, about 15 minutes. Drain the potatoes and let cool completely, then cut them in half lengthwise.
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- Light a grill or preheat a grill pan. Generously brush the potatoes with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the potatoes, cut side down, over moderately high heat, turning once, until lightly charred and hot, 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate and let cool slightly.
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Located in the center of Plaza Nueva Granada, between Albayzin and Realejo and walk from the Alhambra. Ideal to walk to all Granada. Completely renovated. The New Plaza is the most central and most exceptional spot, the foot of the Alhambra and the Albaicin, declared World Heritage by UNESCO Arab neighborhood. From the balconies of the Hotel will contemplate a unique view of the hill of the Alhambra and the Torre de la Vela. The exquisite decor and atmosphere will make your stay in Granada memories of unforgettable days. Ideal starting point to visit on foot not only the monumental Granada, the Cathedral, the Royal Chapel, the Madrasa (old university), the Corral del Carbon, La Alhambra, but the alleys of the Souk Alcaicería and teahouses with their departure, its tapas bars, cobbled slopes of Albaicin: a return to Medina the eleventh century that can take the viewpoint of a few steps from the mythical Barrio Flamenco: the Sacromonte.
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- • Year of construction: 1975
- • Single rooms: 6
- • Year of most recent renovation: 2003
- • Number of floors (main building): 4
- • Total number of rooms: 44
- • Double rooms: 34
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Yet the law has had some unfortunate side-effects. The standardized tests administered to students every year from 3rd to 8th grade and once in high school has put stress on teachers and school administrators to modify curriculum so that students would pass tests. Schools began to focus their time and resources on underachieving students — all but forgetting the brightest. Nationally, gifted children are slowly being left behind.
Will Westchester schools now meet the needs of their brightest students? Who are the gifted?
According to the organization Advocacy for Gifted and Talented Education (AGATE), "A gifted person is someone who shows, or has the potential for showing, an exceptional level of performance in one of more areas of expression." Researchers in gifted education estimate that in the United States, five percent of the student population fall within this definition. And yet these estimated three million students are believed to be the most underachieving group in our nation's schools. These highly able learners are sometimes frustrated with the slow pace of classroom instruction, leading them to either act out in frustration or, more often, to hide their abilities in favor of fitting in with other students.
Jeri Riggs of Dobbs Ferry saw that frustration in her son, Michael Gottlieb, as he made his way through the public school system. Before entering kindergarten, Michael could figure out the square root for any number from 1 to 10,000 — in his head. But Michael struggled in school. Bored to distraction, Michael didn't pay attention and became despondent.
"He may not have had a physical handicap," explains Riggs, "but my son had special needs, needs that weren't met at the school." By 7th grade, Michael was attending math classes at the high school, but he was lost socially among the older students. Riggs finally enrolled her son in a private school, which allowed for more flexibility in meeting his academic needs. "I just wish they had more guidance from the school for parents with gifted children," she says. "Children are much more sophisticated than they are given credit for. And when you see a kid with a lot of talent who is ostracized for it, or has to be dumbed down to participate in the system — it's just a waste of potential."
New York State's Track Record Last year, New York cut all state funding for gifted and talented (GT) programs. The $14 million that would have gone to support these programs is available through a flexible fund account. Previously, these monies were specifically earmarked for GT programs. Now the money is available for local school districts to use at their discretion for a variety of purposes, including but not exclusively GT programs. When asked if this change would hurt gifted and talented programs in the state, Mary Dayley, executive director of New York State Summer Institutes, who also supervises gifted education, says, "It's too early to tell." While the timing of the cut was consistent with changes being made to meet the NCLB requirements, Dayley believes there's no direct connection between the cut in funding and the federal legislation. "It's a complex issue," she says. "But these are state funds that we're talking about, and No Child Left Behind involves federal spending."
"The state is not friendly towards gifted education in the best of times," explains Dr. Susan Baum, a professor of graduate studies in the education of gifted and talented students at the College of New Rochelle, and a former board member of the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC). Dr. Baum cites several shortfalls in New York State law: "Schools are supposed to identify gifted children, but they don't have to do anything for them. They don't even have to let the parents know the results." This identification takes place for students entering kindergarten, a time when some gifted learners' abilities may not be apparent. The screening is not standardized, she notes, which means each school district decides how to test students.
The state is making some strides in gifted education certification for educators. New requirements for teachers of gifted and talented children went into effect in February. Nevertheless, many advocates for gifted education would like to see the state do more. Dr. Baum points out that New York has no state coordinator for gifted and talented education — as there are in other states. That means that there is no system for tracking gifted children, no real coordination of curriculum.
Westchester Schools' Gifted Programs Westchester County schools include a range of offerings for highly able learners. Yonkers and New Rochelle have extensive programs for gifted education, which include full- and half-day options in the elementary schools along with enrichment programs for all students.
The New Rochelle school district offers what's called a "Kaleidoscope enrichment program" in its elementary schools. "There are three strands to this program," explains Jeffrey Korostoff, assistant superintendent for elementary education. The first includes all students taking part in enrichment activities in their classrooms in the 4th and 5th grades. In the Modified Kaleidoscope Program, students are grouped according to their ability level for instruction in language arts and math in their neighborhood school. In the District Kaleidoscope Program, students are bussed to the Davis School, one of the district's four elementary schools, for a two-year program where they receive enriched instruction in every subject area. Students qualify for this program based on their performance on an aptitude test, New York State standardized test scores, and a creativity index assessment.
Other school districts take a different approach. Instead of "gifted education", the Eastchester School District offers an enrichment program. Bobbi Borkin and Karen O'Sullivan are enrichment teachers who work with in the district's two elementary schools helping teachers develop a curriculum that challenges students of all ability levels. "The district's philosophy," says O'Sullivan, "is to provide enrichment for all with differentiation." For example, students might be grouped by ability level for certain projects or even given different assignments. The program takes a lot of coordination on the part of district administrators and teachers. Yet Borkin and O'Sullivan, who have been involved with the program from its inception four years ago, believe it has had a positive impact on students.
Some school districts do not offer any formal gifted or enrichment programs but supplement classroom instruction with varying special school and afterschool programs offered at a low cost to all students.
Each approach has its proponents — and its skeptics. While full- and half-day gifted programs offer what many gifted education advocates would like to see available in all schools, testing for highly able learners limits those who qualify for the program. Hence these programs are sometimes viewed as exclusionary. Critics of differentiation worry that teachers are not adequately trained to handle mixed ability instruction and that gifted students may not be identified and challenged enough to reach their potential.
What Parents Can Do Experts agree that it is parents who can make a difference when it comes to gifted education.
On a basic level, parents can engage their children in the excitement of learning through visits to museums, outdoor activities at the county's parks, and reading books together.
Afterschool activities can also open a child's eyes to learning possibilities. The Gifted and Talented Enrichment Center, or G-TEC, based in New Rochelle, gives students in grades 2-5 an opportunity to meet once a week and explore various topics in greater depth, with greater creativity than they might encounter at school. "Our basic aim is to encourage kids to think outside the box," says Andi Stix, G-TEC's founder. "We encourage children to be highly creative thinkers and to be continually interested in education."
Various classes and summer camps are available throughout Westchester. However, finding out about these programs — and paying for them — falls on parent's shoulders.
In the end, Gladys Pack, the Westchester County AGATE representative, advises parents "to be very involved in the schools whether there are gifted programs or not." She suggests that parents not worry about how to label their child's abilities but instead concentrate on whether a child is being challenged academically. "You don't have to label a child 'gifted' to ask that," she points out.
If parents feel that their child's educational needs are not being met in the classroom, Pack urges them to educate themselves about other options for their child. Approach teachers and school administrators with positive suggestions, she recommends, as opposed to being overly demanding. "Parents walk a difficult line," she says. "They need to find out what the school can do for their child and then be an advocate for what their child needs."
Resources for Parents • Visit the National Association for Gifted Children website at www.nagc.org for resources on educating highly able learners.
• Information about the state's efforts in gifted and talented education can be found at New York State Education website: www.emsc.nysed.gov/ciai/gt.html.
• See the Davidson Institute for Talent Development website at www.davidsoninstitute.org for information on scholarships for gifted children.
• For a wealth of research and programs for highly able children, go to www.cty.jhu.edu maintained by the Center for Talented Youth from Johns Hopkins University.
• Visit the Gifted and Talented Enrichment Center website at www.gtec.com to find out more about afterschool programs for grades 2-5 in Westchester County.
• Visit www.agateny.org for information about local gifted education advocacy organizations in your area. Parents are also encouraged to attend the Annual AGATE Conference, "No Gifted Child Left Behind", this year at the College of New Rochelle, October 22-23. See website for more details.
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LIVERPOOL boss Rafa Benitez has warned outspoken duo Ryan Babel and Albert Riera to knuckle down and fight for their place. Both players have recently hit out at their lack of first team action so far this season. Babel, who was dropped after the opening weekend defeat at Tottenham, accused Benitez of breaking promises about him getting more playing time and said he wants to rejoin Ajax on loan in January. Riera, whose only start was in the 3-2 win at Bolton, revealed he had strong words with the manager after he was overlooked for the trip to White Hart Lane. Benitez admits he will ask Babel to explain his comments when he returns to Melwood after international duty on Thursday. "I read what was in the press but I prefer to wait and talk with the player," Benitez said. "I want to check with him what he was talking about. "Ryan knows he cannot go now. He has to impress. He's a very good player who we kept because we know he has talent. "We will talk with him and see how he progresses over the next few months." Benitez insists both Babel and Riera, who are battling with Yossi Benayoun for the left wing role, have the chance to stake a claim for a regular starting spot. But he wants them to let their boots do the talking from now on. "I was talking with Albert and the message was clear – on the pitch all the players have to prove something," he said.
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quote:These claims are not substantiated by the scientific literature and have little acceptance from medical professionals and the scientific community. This activism therefore amounts to nothing more than fear-mongering by misguided special interest groups who are attempting to have these networks removed.Nevertheless, the media has been all too willing to fan the flames of controversy and has contributed to a growing false uncertainty over the safety of WiFi. As a result many school boards, libraries, and town councils across Canada have been called on by concerned citizens to limit or remove WiFi networks.
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Doesn't mean too much. There has been "no evidence" that lots of things didn't cause health problems that were later found to not be so healthy. Not that my router worries me.
I'm not saying this for myself - I don't believe the harm of RF radiation precisely because the good science doesn't back it up. I'm just stating that this is thinking behind those who object to Wi-Fi, smart meters, power lines, etc. You're not going to convince them with science because science rarely strays beyond the evidence and does not make categorical, unhedged statements beyond what the evidence will say. That leaves wiggle room for those who fear that we just haven't found the evidence yet.
Microwave ovens emit much larger amounts of EMR (even in their enclosures...enough to disrupt Wi-Fi) and those have been around for decades. Surely, the entire western world would be nothing but walking cancer patients if the harm was that great or prevalent.
The cancer rates in English nations speak for themselves. As does the rate of cancer for Americans located near farms or factories.However, I don't see how low power radio-waves would be an issue under most normal usage, considering we are bombarded by them through space anyway.
So how on earth do you prove that wifi doesn't cause cancer in your worldview?
Easy. You don't.
As the study states, there are groups that use anti-WiFi activism to rip people off. But they can do this because their targets are mentally unstable. Either hypochondriacs, paranoids who think gov't and industry is out to get them
As for junk science, I have Autism and I can tell you that vaccines and Autism are junk science as well because my mother said I was having symptoms before I received any vaccines. Vaccines and Autism were later disproven and the report was retracted. I think the doctor behind the junk science later lost his privileges to practice medicine. And now we have unvaccinated children in our schools that are infecting other kids. Some science is legitimate but a lot of science is biased and later proven junk science, especially when there is a cash grab involved.


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