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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION OFFICE OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY The Honorable Michael Kirst President California State Board of Education The Honorable Tom Torlakson State Superintendent of Public Instruction California Department of Education 1430 N Street Sacramento, CA 95814-5901 Dear President Kirst and Superintendent Torlakson: The U.S. Department of Education (Department) is working to support State-led efforts to reform schools across the country. I know how deep your commitment has been to raising standards in California. Your students and your State will benefit for generations from the investment the State is making in the implementation of college- and career-ready standards. We want to support you and the teachers and students of California during this transition. I am writing about California's plans to facilitate the transition to college- and career-ready standards, as prescribed under Assembly Bill (AB) 484, which was signed into law on October 2, 2013. The Department has determined that AB 484 conflicts with provisions of Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) that require annual assessment of all students in grades three through eight and high school in reading/language arts and mathematics — specifically, ESEA sections 1111(b)(3)(A) and 1111(b)(3)(C)(vii) and their implementing regulations. In addition, AB 484 violates some of the State's key responsibilities to California's children and families. To help States transition to their implementation of college- and career-ready assessments, the Department has offered flexibility to States to avoid double testing students. This flexibility protects a core principle of the law: that States must provide a reading/language arts and a mathematics assessment to every student in the tested grades in the State. However, it allows States to use either the State's current assessment or the field test for new assessments in development — either of which will provide value to students and families. Where students participate in the State assessment, schools would continue to have data for 2013–2014 — informing parents how their children and their children's schools are performing; helping teachers and principals improve instruction; and ensuring accountability for school performance. Students who participate in the field test will generate a different kind of critical data: data that will help support the development of college- and career-ready assessments that will raise the bar www.ed.gov 400 MARYLAND AVE., SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20202 The Department of Education's mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access. Page 2 - The Honorable Michael Kirst and The Honorable Tom Torlakson for all students in 2014–2015. These students will also benefit from early exposure to these more rigorous, next-generation assessments. By failing to administer a reading/language arts and mathematics assessment to all students in the tested grades, California would be unable to provide this important information to students, principals, teachers, and parents. In addition, because its new policy violates federal law, California now risks significant enforcement action by the Department for its violation of Title I of the ESEA, including losing the $15 million that California is able to reserve in Title I State administrative funds and additional Title I funds in the amount that California spent on assessments last year. The Department may also designate California as a "high-risk grantee," potentially hampering its ability to receive federal discretionary funds or flexibilities available to other states for which California may apply in the future (including flexibilities from requirements under the No Child Left Behind Act). In addition, depending on how the State implements AB 484, California and its districts could find themselves out of compliance with other provisions of Title I of the ESEA as well as a wide range of additional federal programs that require Statewide assessment results, putting additional funds at risk. These additional programs include those targeting students most at risk, including, but not limited to: the School Improvement Grants (SIG) program; Title III of the ESEA; Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA); and programs for rural schools and migrant education, in addition to programs focused on professional development and other supports for teachers, such as Title II of the ESEA. California received more than $3.5 billion from these programs in 2012–2013. For those school districts that resolved federal civil rights investigations under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by promising to use annual assessments for various purposes, the burden of administering annual assessments will shift to the districts. Statewide participation in reading/language arts and math assessments is a fundamental requirement of the ESEA. 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By Jorge Antonio Vallejos - Friday March 20, 2009 will mark the first time a Native American fights for a major North American titlethe Canadian Heavyweight Championship. Arthur The Whooping Crane Cook (14-4-2, 5 KOs), an Oji-Cree fighter hailing from Peguis First Nation Reserve, Manitoba, Canada, will face off against undefeated Canadian Heavyweight Champion Greg The Steel Pole Kielsa (8-0-0, 3 KOs) at Rumble at Rama 7, Casino Rama, Rama, Ontario, Canada..
To be the first Native Heavyweight Champion from Canada means a lot to me, says Cook.
Cook started to box at the age of ten under unconventional conditions; without a proper gym to train in on his reserve, Cook was forced to train in a space no bigger than a washroom. Such training prepared Cook to rise to adversity in many ring encounters as well as help him when fighting in close quarters.
Im gonna break him down, bang that body, says Cook of Canadian Heavyweight Champion Greg Kielsa.
Cook turned pro in January of 2000 after a solid amateur career that saw him win the Canadian Super-Heavyweight Championship. As a pro Cook has fought in Hungary, Kazakhstan, Dubai, USA, and Canada and won the WBC World Youth Title. Cook now describes his main goal as becoming Canadian Heavyweight Champion.
Defeating Kielsa will be no easy task. The Steel Pole was four time Polish National Champion and represented Poland in the 2000 Olympics. Standing at 6 4, Kielsa is a chiseled, fast, technical, southpaw who has helped Wladimir Klitschko train for recent championship defenses.
Cook has also worked with world class fighters and trainers. He helped Lennox Lewis train for his historic fight with Mike Tyson. Impressed with his fast footwork, Cook says legendary trainer Emmanuel Steward was calling him Little Ali by the end of training camp. Cook recently helped Valuev train for his title defense against Evander Holyfield and has worked with Michael Grant and Duncan Dokiwari.
Speaking of Kielsa, Cook says, I believe I beat a lot of guys who are better than him. I dont believe this kid can beat me. He doesnt have the experience.
Training for seven weeks, three in North Dakota, and four in Las Vegas with Australian trainer Steve Rowland, Cook describes this last camp as great! Waking up every morning at 6 AM to run Mount Charleston three thousand feet above sea level for an hour, sparring in the afternoon (120 rounds in total with three undefeated sparring partners), and lifting weights and doing cardio in the evening, Cook is focused on his task.
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July 10, 2013
Abby Egan
When I started college, I was intimidated by my peers that knew exactly what they wanted to do. I knew what I liked to do but not what I might want to do after college, realistically. So, I entered my freshman year with an undecided major...and an immeasurable pressure to figure out who I was going to be.
I rushed to declare my major as English/creative writing because I love to write. But then I decided I love kids and I'd rather be a teacher so I changed it to education/literature. But then I realized that I hate literature classes, so I went back to English/writing. And then I decided I love philosophy, so I added a philosophy minor. This past semester, I realized I love psychology classes, too, so I'm even thinking of adding a psychology minor now. What I learned along the way was 1. Find what you love, 2. Don't be afraid when that changes, and 3. Connect with your academic advisor.
An academic advisor – the person who helps you choose your classes and makes sure you're doing everything you need to graduate – is the most valuable asset you have on campus, as they are available to you for unbiased advice and guidance every step of the way. For me, this person was Mr. Elder. We met during orientation; he was this ancient old man that only spoke when the moment called for his wise input, which was usually dispensed in the form of a long-winded story with a moral ending. He has been my advisor since day one and I can honestly say I would be utterly lost without him.
But just because you're assigned to one advisor doesn't mean you can't seek out another who better suits your needs. Find the best academic advisor you can so they can layout the opportunities available to you. A good academic advisor will lead you to where you want to go but allow you choose the direction in which to travel. They are your connection to the dreams you want to achieve beyond college, even when your dreams change as frequently as mine do.
Abby Egan is currently a junior at MCLA in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts, where she is an English Communications major with a concentration in writing and a minor in philosophy. Abby hopes to find work at a publishing company after college and someday publish some of her own work. In her spare time, Abby likes to drink copious amounts of coffee, spend all her money on adorable shoes and blog into the wee hours of the night.
August 1, 2013
Anthony Guzmán
Most can agree that high school was not too challenging. I know this because the standard procedure for me was to complete busy work, memorize stuff and regurgitate that information on test day, forgetting the material almost instantaneously. When I got to college, however, I abandoned that method...fast.
As you move through college, the memorization method fades away into REAL learning because college courses introduce you to the material and demand that you get familiar with the information through study and homework. You are then encouraged to make sense the material your own through personalized notes, diagrams, dialogues, etc. Higher-level courses will require application and synthesis, using what you know and applying it to a new situation or idea.
You will always get a million voices of advice but there isn't always a set answer for it all. My response to your concerns about the academic part of college is simple: It all depends. There are plenty of factors that play into the difficulty of a college class including where you attend school, what your major is, who the professor is, what the grading is like and what the pre-requisites are. Here are my personal tips for a success in the classroom:
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When You Get There
College is not just for smart people: It's for people that want and try to learn. I've seen high school valedictorians fall and barely-admitted students rise, the latter of which proves that if you can get admitted, you have what it takes to undergo the academic rigor. Don't let the saying "College is hard, impossible or not for you" prevent you from giving higher education the old college try!
Anthony Guzmán is currently a rising sophomore at Texas A&M University where he studies business management and Spanish. He hopes to use business to create positive change through non-profit organization. He devotes the majority of his time to Catholic ministry and he also enjoys dancing, being with friends and family, and traveling.
July 3, 2013
Howdy, Scholarships.com readers! My name is Anthony Guzmán, a sophomore business major and Spanish minor from Austin but most importantly, I am the loudest and proudest member of the Fightin' Texas Aggie Class of 2016!
That's my typical introduction as a student here at Texas A&M University in College Station. As for how I got to this point, choosing my school was cake after I experienced A&M's family feel, tradition and dedication to financial aid. (Yay!) I study business management because I love people and intend to use my major to help others through non-profit organizations. I am also the first in my family to attend college so I'm trailblazing and taking advantage of all the opportunities that have arisen right in front of me.
But I am not always doing the nerdy college thing! I love to dance, hang out and meet new friends. I call myself athletic because I casually knock the soccer ball around and I go out for a few long runs. Also, I participate in many organizations: For example, I am heavily involved in ministry at my school's parish, which reflects my deep love for my faith.
As you begin your journey toward college, you may be tempted into thinking, "Look at all these successful college kids...they make it sound so easy" or "I'm not as bright as them." Well don't fall into that: Just over a year ago, I had no idea what, where or if I would study after high school but I was fortunate enough to find resources to help prepare myself for what was to come! So think of this guy Anthony as your friend or big brother, a resource you can utilize. Feel free to pick my brain – that is what I am here for! You are already on your way to a bright future. Thanks and Gig'em!
August 5, 2013
Melissa Garrett
School clubs and organizations can be one of the best ways to meet people who share your interests. When you first begin college, the large amount of choices available can be both exciting and overwhelming: It may be tempting to join every group (believe me, I know) but it is best to commit to just one or two that you really enjoy.
When I first started at Chatham, the Student Activities Fair was the best thing ever to me. There was the Creative Writing Club, All Faith Gathering, newspaper and countless other organizations with booths set up and ready to give us information. Everything sounded so interesting that I attended initial meetings for nearly half of the organizations; not only did this prove to be very overwhelming but also I ended up realizing that there were only a few groups that actually lined up well with my genuine interests.
Once I had narrowed down what I would be most interested in, I started to only attend meetings for the Gay-Straight Alliance and Chatham's All Faith Gathering. I went on to become the president of the GSA, which just goes to show that putting a lot of effort into a club you really love can be very beneficial to both yourself as well the club's future! Don't get me wrong, it's always great to lend a helping hand to an organization every once and a while – and by all means attend campus events if they sound like a fun way to support your fellow students! – but you shouldn't overextend yourself.
Although a ton of student organizations can be exciting and the people may be friendly, it's always a good idea to choose wisely and stay actively involved in the ones that most interest you. Remember, you are at school first and foremost to take classes, so don't get so caught up in extracurricular activities that you run out of time to study.
Melissa Garrett is a sophomore at Chatham University majoring in creative writing with minors in music and business. She works as a resident assistant and is currently in the process of self-publishing several of her books. She also serves as the president of Chatham's LGBT organization and enjoys political activism. Melissa's ultimate goal is to become a college professor herself.
August 13, 2013
Getting a job in college can be a good opportunity for students in financial need, taking off tuition charges or putting more spending money directly into their pockets. Although choosing a job can be a stressful decision, one of the biggest issues comes from deciding between on- or off-campus options. There are upsides and downsides to both but fortunately, it is not too hard to find out which employment choice is better for you.
On-campus jobs are definitely convenient, as they require little traveling time and transportation. Students without cars can greatly benefit from being able to walk to their job within a matter of minutes. If a student decides to do a work-study, then they may get to pay less in college costs; however, campus jobs for one's own profit are often in short supply after work-study students have gotten their jobs. If it's money in your pocket that you are looking for, then on-campus jobs might not be as practical.
Earning money that can be put in the bank is always a good idea and the money earned at an off-campus job can be put towards college costs just as funds from a campus job or work-study can. Bosses at jobs off-campus are sometimes less understanding of a student's college schedule but this can often be worked out with one's employer since businesses surrounding college campuses get many student applicants. There is also the matter of transportation, which can be an issue for students without their own cars.
Whether you decide to work on or off of your college campus, finding one isn't really that difficult. For jobs at school, consult an on-campus career counselor who can guide you in the right direction; you can also check with your department head for a major-related position. Otherwise, search around campus for nearby shops and restaurants – if you take the time to walk in and ask for an application, the result could prove quite beneficial to your college experience!
July 5, 2013
I am a creative writing major at Chatham University in Pittsburgh, PA. I was raised in Dallas but often visited family in Pennsylvania growing up; I was very drawn to the aesthetic of Pittsburgh, as well as the nice people. Although Chatham's campus is in the middle of the city, its beautiful surroundings and foliage make it a wonderful environment in which to learn. In addition, all of the women of Chatham are extremely kind and supportive of each other. Not very many people experience single-sex education and I have really enjoyed my experience despite my doubts.
I was drawn to a creative writing major because I just love writing and being creative. I am always coming up with new ideas and putting them down on paper; this is also what made me want to be a virtual intern for Scholarhips.com because I love to write about significant events. I am in the process of self-publishing my books of various genres and have a Facebook page dedicated to my projects.
I have little spare time with all that I do around campus but I love to just spend time with friends and go into the city. I love to go out shopping for new items for my eccentric wardrobe and I also enjoy listening to metal music at local shows. Going out for a cup of tea is fun, too.
October 22, 2013
Veronica Gonzalez
Stuck on a textbook or novel on your syllabus? Want to make your reading assignments much easier? Here's an idea: JUST READ! This may sound too obvious or pointless but it just might be crazy enough to work – all you have to do is prioritize, don't think of it as a chore and go for it.
What are your tips for tackling reading assignments?
Veronica Gonzalez is a junior at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas. Her current major is English and she plans to pursue a bachelor's degree in this field. She served as the vice president of the UIW chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta from 2012 to 2013 and she returns as a junior delegate in the fall of 2013. Her dreams are to publish novels and possibly go into teaching in the field of English.
August 12, 2013
In today's age, professors and students are communicating with each other more than ever thanks to student email. Now, you may think that it's pointless to have a school email if you already have a personal email; however, there will be some points that you must use this account, no matter how boring or extra it may seem.
As a college student, some of your priorities are to have a student email and to be up-to-date with that account. Teachers will expect you to communicate with them via student email throughout your time in college. (For example, a teacher will most likely have you email the homework to them via school email.)
Furthermore, remember the phrase "Don't be a square"? The same rules apply to your student email because it keeps you in the loop of what's going on at your school. It's highly likely that student mentors and/or faculty members may contact you about certain events that are happening so if there's a social, a spectacular celebration or pep rally for homecoming coming up, you'll know about it via email. Plus, students/teachers may also contact you about stuff that needs public attention (ex. emergencies, deadlines, etc.). In a sense, knowing about important alerts can help you stay safe physically and academically.
So if your professor or school adviser introduces you to your student email, don't be afraid to embrace it. Your email from school can help you in many ways, as it could be your greatest asset when it comes to communication and schoolwork in the ever-evolving world of college.
Veronica Gonzalez is a rising junior at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas. Her current major is English and she plans to pursue a bachelor's degree in this field. She served as the vice president of the UIW chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta from 2012 to 2013 and she returns as a junior delegate in the fall of 2013. Her dreams are to publish novels and possibly go into teaching in the field of English.
In college, you will never be a stranger to professors. In fact, professors can be your greatest allies if you get to know them academically, professionally and socially. All professors are different so it's best to get to know them as individuals and as educators.
The first step? Introduce yourself on the first day of class. Acknowledge them fully so that they'll know that you're willing to learn what they have to offer and always be courteous towards your teachers; if you respect them, they'll give you respect in return – it's a win-win.
All professors differ when it comes to academics because they have different grading techniques. Pay close attention to how your professor(s) grade assignments and exams; it's very likely that they'll explain their grading process to you early on in the semester so be sure to grab a pen and paper and take notes!
In a professional aspect, your professors will always provide the class with a syllabus. Reading and studying a syllabus will help you familiarize yourself with the rules and expectations for the class. If you forget a rule or expectation, then feel free to look back on the syllabus at any time.
Socially, professors will definitely expect communication and feedback from their students so don't be afraid to talk to them, ask them questions if you're struggling to understand something, attend office hours and keep in touch with them via email/phone in case of emergencies. And if you see them outside of class, be sure to say hello!
August 30, 2013
It's the first day of school. Your instructor walks in and he or she hands out or displays a syllabus on the board. Syllabi will be your best academic friends in college: They will be dispensed to students in each class and will serve as roadmaps for the duration of the semester. If you're wondering what they're all about, here's a crash course:
Syllabi often start out with introductions, followed by explanations and outlines, and end with ground rules. The introduction part of the syllabus is basically the instructor introducing themselves to the class and explaining what the course is about. They then acknowledge the disability and academic integrity statements of the syllabus to ensure that there's equality in the class environment.
Next comes the explanation. This is where you'll to get to know what books and materials you will need (if you don't have them yet) or clarify what you won't need. Also, every instructor grades differently so your professor will give you a heads up on what to expect from them when they evaluate your papers, quizzes, tests and even class participation. Afterward is the course outline, which lists the activities that will occur in and out of class throughout the semester (homework, assigned readings, group projects, etc.).
After the explanation, the professor will set ground rules. It's best that you be aware of the policy statements listed on the syllabus such as the statement on plagiarism, the rule on cell phones, the nature of deadlines, etc. Finally, the syllabus will provide the office hours and contact information of the instructor and teaching assistants in case you have any questions or concerns.
Syllabi may change at any given time over the course of the semester; this really depends on the instructor so be sure yours remains up to date by attending lectures, discussions and office hours. Do you have any tips on understanding college syllabi?
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Adjust your tinfoil hats, because a Boston radio station says the NBA is fixing games so that the Heat beat the Celtics. Toucher and Rich, a radio show on 98.5 FM in Boston, is offering Celtics fans a free download of a Tim Donaghy mask to wear to tonight's game three of the Eastern Conference Finals.
If you're not aware, Tim Donaghy is the former NBA ref who went to prison after admitting he was altering the outcome of games and betting on those games.
So why do Toucher and Rich think the games are fixed? Because the Heat are getting more free throws and because some calls didn't go Boston's way.
Here's how CBSBoston reported it.
Five technicals on the Boston Celtics during Game 1, none against the Heat. Doc Rivers saying, "Come on, Ed" and getting a technical. Paul Pierce fouling out while LeBron James is whistled for just two fouls.
Lebron shooting 24 free throws in Game 2, while the entire Celtics team shot 29 and the Miami Heat shot 47. Forty-seven!
With the game tied, Rajon Rondo getting slapped in the face by Dwyane Wade, with no call. Wade karate-kicking Kevin Garnett, with a foul called on Garnett.
Let's face it, folks: the fix is in. So let David Stern know how you feel on national television tonight by wearing your very own TIM DONAGHY MASK.
NBA conspiracies crack me up. The thought that a multi-billion dollar business would risk everything for the sake of a couple TV ratings points is ridiculous. The fact is that Boston is settling for jump shots, while the Heat attack the basket, that's why they're getting more free throw attempts. You want to get to the free throw line? Be aggressive and go to the rim. Don't want technicals? Shut up and play.
I actually hope that thousands of these masks do end up on fans' faces tonight in Boston. It will make for some great nightmare fuel.


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Week 11: Mountain West football Power Rankings
Previous ranking: 7
The fighting Rebels finally notched a win! UNLV put up a good show in its homecoming game and beat New Mexico 35-7. It was a much deserved win for a team that's hung tight with good opponents all year long. The Rebels take on a weary Colorado State team this week. Do yourself a favor and don't bet against them.
7 -- New Mexico (4-6, 1-4)
Previous ranking: 6
With last week's defeat to UNLV, the Lobos have now lost three-straight and bowl eligibility is becoming a fantasy. Thanks to the NCAA's new bowl eligibility rules, there's still a glimmer of hope – if New Mexico finishes 6-7, it would still be eligible. But the Lobos need to beat Wyoming this week, and either Nevada (unlikely) or Colorado State (more than likely) to get there.
8 -- Wyoming (2-7, 1-4)
Previous ranking: 9
The Cowboys finally snapped a four-game losing streak and staunched the bleeding by beating Colorado State 45-31 last week. Wyoming's 45 points were a season-high, and perhaps that little taste of success could be exactly what the Cowboys need to finish the year on a high note. With their season already in shambles, the Cowboys are now playing for pride. They're in for quite the challenge in a road game to New Mexico this week.
9 -- Colorado State (2-7, 1-4)
Previous ranking: 8
The Rams are licking their wounds this week after Wyoming quarterback Brett Smith carved up the Colorado State defense, tossing four TDs and running for a fifth. This week. Colorado State takes on UNLV, a team that plays tougher than its record might imply. And that's bad news for the Rams, who are thin at safety and still playing with their third-string QB.
10 -- Hawaii (1-7, 0-5)
Previous ranking: The Warriors had no chance against Fresno State, and they have less of a chance against this week against an angry Boise State team that will be raring to avenge its defeat to SDSU. There's only one defense in the country that's been scored on more than Hawaii's. (In case you're wondering, that's Colorado.)


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Mary Ann Allen Tipton age 70 of Winder, Georgia passed away October 9, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Bessie Mae Allen. She is survived by husband Robert Tipton, Jr.; daughter, Denise King of Lawrenceville, GA; son, Allen Wood of Lawrenceville, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Tina Noell of Buford, GA; step-children, Janice, Bobby, and Dawn Tipton; three sisters, Evelyn Teaver of Snellville, GA, Betty and Frank Dryer of Millen, GA, Millie Haehnlein of Norcross, GA; ten grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mary Ann was born January 5, 1940 in Homer, Georgia to Robert and Bessie May Allen. She was a member of the first graduating class of Habersham High School in 1958. Mary Ann worked for 30 plus years at Crawford and Company. A funeral service to celebrate the life of Mary Ann Tipton will be held Monday, October 11, 2010 at 2:00 PM Tom M. Wages Lawrenceville Chapel with the Dr. Jeff Gongwer officiating. Interment Gwinnett Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Sunday, from 12:00PM to 9:00PM. Flowers are accepted but those desiring may make donations to The American Cancer Society 6500 Sugarloaf Parkway Suite 260 Duluth, Georgia 30097. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.wagesfuneralhome.com . Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC, Lawrenceville Chapel, 770-963-2411.
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iTunes Music store not a catch-all
updated 08:15 am EDT, Tue April 13, 2004
iTMS ignored 18-25 group
In an article that analyzes the ever-changing media industry and the influences that a younger, more savvy generation is having on age-old stalwarts, Apple VP of applications Eddie Cue tells The Financial Times that in launching the iTunes Music Store, that media companies often cherish. "We thought the 18-25 age group was a lost cause because they've been downloading [music] for free for years. The under-10 crew and the over-25 crew is where we're aimed." While Apple has sold over 50 million tracks since the music store's inception, Apple does not disclose demographic information about those customers.


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I wear these boxers for running, hiking and day to day (sometimes).
They are very comfortable, and don't stink when hiking.
One problem is that the little size tag is on the right butt cheek, and if it gets in the wrong orientation it can itch a bit, and this can be a little tricky to fix.
They are also not very durable, but that shouldn't matter for underwear ;-) I went with some friends on a fairly technical hike/climb down a stream, and when we were fording pools of water (and other unidentified liquids) we did this in our underwear. Sliding down some rocks with a 55lb pack made two small holes on the backside, but these haven't grown larger.
The upside is that despite all that funky water they *still* didn't stink.
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Over the last 5 years, commuting by bike has risen 25%, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Dozens of companies have sprung up to fill the demand.
Ford unveiled a new version of its iconic GT supercar, shaking up the market for exotic performance cars.
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Not Quite There
Mad about movies
One of the best things about growing up Roces was having our own cinema, the Ideal, exclusive Philippine exhibitors of MGM (Metro Goldwyn Mayer) movies. Among the thrills it gave me and my cousins, aside from the obvious one of getting to watch movies for free, was meeting the likes of Charlton Heston, the epic star ("The Ten Commandments," "Ben-Hur"), and the debonair Ricardo Montalban. They were friends and occasional house guests of uncle Marcos Vidal Roces, who himself rivaled them in looks.
The Ideal offered entertainment for the taking and, for me, a privileged escape into make-believe: I could become Ann Blyth or June Allyson or whoever was playing at the moment. Sometimes I'd take along a classmate or two and, in the dark and the prized comfort of lodge seats, we'd thrill together.
We owned only one movie house, but in those genteel times the Rufinos, friendly rivals in the business, gave us passes to their Avenue, Ever, and State, in exchange for passes to our Ideal—the four houses were close neighbors in Sta. Cruz, the main street of downtown Manila.
I just couldn't have enough of movies, and I loved watching them almost as much as retelling them to a captive audience of houseboys and housemaids at home. Some weekends, a maid in tow, I'd even walk the two blocks from our apartment home to the Scala and pay our way to a double feature.
When other interests and preoccupations kept Mom, wife to a congressman, from the movies, I had almost exclusive use of our passes. I've always wondered how the Ideal ticket-tellers and ushers remembered each one of us, as big a family as we were. When I went double-dating (single-dating was a no-no at the time), it somewhat embarrassed me when the ticket-teller, flaunting her efficiency, called out our movie-pass number from the booth and proceeded to hand the free tickets to my date. I, of course, had no illusions whether it was not my movie pass that made me a dream date.
When I got married, the benefits included free carpark space behind the theater, on the Sta. Cruz church grounds, which emptied out at the end of the day—the family donated the piece of land on which the church stands. My children's generation, who went to a refurbished and remodeled Ideal, enjoyed yet another privilege, watching advance screenings in the new Preview Room.
Alas, in the last years of Martial Law, a blaze burned the Ideal down, never to rise again. The once fancy premier district of Sta. Cruz itself had begun to go, and Rizal Avenue, the cinema street, had begun to dim with overcrowding and overbuilding—the LRT railway contributed greatly to the blight. My heart breaks whenever I find myself in the area.
One of my fondest movie memories is when Lolo Rafael would take Lola and me to watch movies of Cantinflas, the Mexican comic, not at the Ideal but at either Capitol or Lyric on Escolta, where every now and then they showed Spanish-language movies. I remember that Lolo watched Lola and me more than the movie, enjoying the sight of us in stitches. Also his hearing, I suspect, had begun to fail him by then.
Life has come full-circle: Movies are free again. The privilege has been reinstated to me in Makati, where we seniors can watch free, anytime—unlike elsewhere, where, I'm told, senior time is designated—and where we can walk from where we live.
And if we feel like watching at home, there are always television serials and DVDs: "Downton Abbey," "Line of Duty," "Law and Order," "Suits," "Newsroom." We were glad, though, to catch the Filipino Film Festival toward its end, and saw "Thy Womb." We missed all the other entries, but thought from what we heard that we had probably seen the best: What it lacked for story was more than made up for with acting and cinematography.
As it happens, my husband and I are suckers for story, for which there's just no substitute, and without which there's no movie to speak of. It's what I look for in books, TV serials, plays and movies. I watched and enjoyed every staging of Nick Joaquin's play "Portrait of an Artist as Filipino," and will watch the next ones.
I loved the clear, credible and dramatic unfolding of "Zero Dark Thirty," Kathryn Bigelow's movie about the Bin Laden hunt. I'm also looking forward to the new "Les Miserables," the classic Victor Hugo, a masterpiece of a story. Now made into a musical with a powerful cast, it promises to be a double treat.
I do miss musicals, and I'm glad there seems to be a revival, another sign of life coming full-circle for me. And whenever my memory is triggered, I'm back at the Ideal.
Them were the days!
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AICPA Readies Proposed Standard on Fraud Detection
AICPA views the standard as mission-critical to the financial reporting world of the future -- a world in which companies make real-time disclosures over the Internet, and auditors provide contemporaneous assurance the information is reliable. Mr. Castellano said this scenario will not be possible without changes in both the reporting model and the focus of auditing.
The changing focus of auditing
In future assurance services, as AICPA envisions them, auditors will report on information systems and provide assurance that these systems are operating effectively. To help prepare auditors for this role, the new standard will provide guidance on how to assess the risk of management overriding the systems and preparing fraudulent and untruthful disclosures. The guidance will focus on two types of audit procedures:
- Explicit procedures to address the risk of management override of controls.
- Required procedures to evaluate the business rationale for significant unusual transactions.
The tentative timetable calls for issuance of a final standard by the end of the year.
Other reforms advocated by AICPA
In addition to the new audit standard, the AICPA advocates a list of near-term reforms. Specifically, AICPA wants the FASB to address non-financial performance indicators, unrecorded intangible assets, forward-looking information, off-balance sheet disclosures, reporting on the effectiveness of internal controls, and stock options. It wants the SEC to address insider trading and other disclosures, as well as auditor assurances on the Management Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) sections of SEC filings.
Download [1] the full testimony from AICPA's web site. Access [2] additional coverage related to the Enron crisis, or read [3] Mr. Castellano's article in USA Today that outlines positions taken by the AICPA.
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Raid admiral's toughest fight: winning Washington
TAMPA, Fla. The commander in charge of the raid to kill Osama bin Laden is defending his proposal that would give him more authority to send special operations forces overseas to address problems like terrorism or sudden Arab Spring-style unrest.
At a rare press conference during a weeklong meeting of international special operations forces, Adm. Bill McRaven said the plan would also trim some of the limits on where and how special operations troops work. But those troops would still answer to U.S. commanders overseas, not him, and missions would be coordinated with and approved by the U.S. ambassadors, he said.
"I really do need to clear this up because there is some speculation out there, some sensationalization," McRaven said. He said his plan was "absolutely not about U.S. Special Operations Command running global special operations."
McRaven has been shuttling to sell his plan between the Pentagon and Capitol Hill, working to dispel suggestions of a power grab by the bin Laden raid commander.
"I worry about speed making it too easy to employ force," a former Joint Chiefs chairman, retired Gen. Peter Pace, said of McRaven's ideas last month in Washington. "I worry about speed making it too easy to take the easy answer - let's go whack them with special operations - as opposed to perhaps a more laborious answer for perhaps a better long-term solution."
But McRaven got a boost from Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, who appeared earlier in the week with McRaven, a tacit message that she backs his proposal.
"We need special operations forces who are as comfortable drinking tea with tribal leaders as raiding a terrorist compound," Clinton said. "We also need diplomats and development experts who understand modern warfare and are up to the job of being your partners."
McRaven's plan, first reported by The Associated Press in January, is to send special operations forces to work with local forces - something they are already doing, but in smaller numbers as they've been tied up in Iraq and Afghanistan. The continuous interaction means the U.S. and local officers forge ties, build the local force's skills and jointly track local threats that might include terrorists or drug traffickers.
"The only way you can neutralize terrorist action is ... integrating our intelligence and working together," said Colombian Brig. Gen. Juan Pablo Rodriguez Barragan. He noted successful joint U.S.-Colombian operations against the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC, rebel group.
Barragan was one of the officers from 97 countries who had come to learn new strategies and techniques, and see an array of U.S. special operations technology.
The weeklong gathering offered a snapshot of how McRaven hopes to make elite military-to-military relationships the glue binding the global counterterrorism fight.
McRaven's proposed changes include allowing him to suggest sending his forces to an area where he perceives a growing threat, rather than waiting to be asked - a process supported by his predecessor, now-retired Adm. Eric Olson.
"This is not at all about forcing or sneaking special operations forces into a geographic combatant command but instead accelerating a process of initiation...where special operations forces might be needed," Olson said in comments last month in Washington. He also noted that current rules can bar McRaven from speaking to his special operations commanders in the field without the permission of the regional U.S. military commander.


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When Earthquakes Hit, Buildings React: Modeling Building Response to Earthquakes Using Differential Equations and Eigenvalues
When an earthquake hits, buildings often have some kind of displacement. In some instances the displacement may cause the building to fall down, while, in other cases, the building may be unharmed. The movement of a building as a response to an earthquake can be modeled using differential equations and analyzed using eigenvalues. In this talk, we will go through an example that allows us to understand the relationship between the differential equations, eigenvalues, and movement of a building. Additionally, we will see why even a small earthquake force causes a building to take an excursion.
Carolina Concannon
Markov Chains and Their Criteria For Regularity
A Markov chain is a system of states with rules and probabilities for moving between any two states. These Markov chains can be represented by a matrix, or in a more visual way in the form of a graph. We call certain Markov chains regular if a power of their matrix makes all entries positive. Although this is a good way to determine regularity, there are ways to determine this property more visually through looking at a chain's graph. In this presentation, we will look at possible ways a chain can be regular and some criteria for regularity by looking at the graphs of Markov chains.
Meghan Gerber
Hat Games
There are several recreational mathematics problems with very useful applications hidden within. One such problem is known as a hat game. In it, players are given one of two hat colors, and must work together to guess their own hat color correctly. For this talk, I will explain the connection between the hat game and covering codes, an important topic in coding theory. I will also prove the maximum win percentages for games played with fewer than 9 people.
Ryan Matzke
Fixed and Furious: Fixed Points in Mathematics
The study of Dynamical Systems involves looking into how a system changes over time. When determining the behavior of a dynamical system, one might wonder if it has any fixed points. There are many different kinds of dynamical systems, for example: complete metric spaces with contractions, compact spaces with continuous maps, partially ordered sets with order-preserving functions, and finite sets with permutations. For different kinds of dynamical systems, we need different ways of determining if they have fixed points.
Alice Mitnick
For When Life Isn't Fair: Methods in Fair Division
Fair division has many applications in the real world: from divorces and inheritance to dividing up a cake or a stash of Halloween candy. This topic has inspired many methods dating back to the 1940s. In this talk we explore these methods, specifically looking at divisions of goods that are finite, continuous, and divisible such as division of a cake. We define a method as fair if it creates partitions that are Proportional, Envy Free, and Pareto-Optimal. Using this definition, we aim to determine what method is the best depending on the number of participants.
Christina Moore
The 2008 Financial Crisis & The Gaussian Copula: What Went Wrong?
The financial crisis of 2007-2008 is considered to be the worstfinancial meltdown since the Great Depression. Behind the story of housing bubbles, mortgage loans, and complex securities is a probability formula called the Gaussian copula. We will explore why, mathematically, the choice to implement this particular model was a poor one. How did Wall Street believe it could really reduce correlation of hundreds of assets to just one number?
Tyler Reckner
p-adic Analysis and the Maximum Modulus Principle
First introduced by Kurt Hensel in 1897, the p-adic number system was originally formalized as a means of extending power series into the field of number theory. Nowadays, however, the p-adics have far-reaching applications throughout mathematics, including in algebra, analysis, and classical number theory. This paper introduces the p-adic number system, explores the field of p-adic analysis, and compares p-adic analysis to classical analysis by offering a p-adic result analogous to the Maximum Modulus Principle - a fundamental result in classical complex analysis.
Sirius Xu
Nash Equilibria in Non-Cooperative Games
If you have watched the movie A Beautiful Mind, you should be familiar with the name John Nash. Nash Equilibrium, named after John Nash, is a fundamental concept in game theory, a field that studies strategic interactions between rational players in games using mathematical models. In this talk, I will introduce the concept of Nash Equilibrium in the context of a type of game called non-cooperative game. I will also revisit Nash's proof of the existence of Nash Equilibria in non-cooperative games assuming Brouwer's fixed point theorem.


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State and National Leaders to Address Long-Term Care Financing Solutions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Today, 10 million Americans need long-term care. As our country ages that number is only expected to grow. These changes will leave our nation's long-term care financing system — based largely on Medicaid — in jeopardy. We must act now to ensure that it is affordable to care for seniors and disabled adults today and tomorrow.
On Sept. 25, join top experts on this topic for a candid discussion about long-term care financing reform and what California can do to be a national leader in creating a solution.
Where: Stanford University Oak Lounge - Tresidder Student Union 2nd floor East/West Wing 459 Lagunita Drive Stanford, Calif. 94305 When: September 25, 2008 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Breakfast Included Speakers Include:
— Larry Minnix, President and CEO, American Association of Homes & Services for the Aging
-- Lynn Daucher, Director of the Department of Aging, State of California -- Jacquelyn Paige, Executive Council Member, AARP California -- Ann Burns Johnson, President and CEO, Aging Services of California -- Molly O'Malley, M.P.P. Senior Policy Analyst, Kaiser Family Foundation
— Dr. Ed O'Neil, PhD, MPA, FAAN, Director, Center for the Health Professions, UCSF
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The first cargo is for loading on 20-22 October, while the loading dates for the second cargo falls on 29-31 October, they added.
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Just visiting….
How is my recovery going? Its been 9 months since surgery and where am I in terms of healing. People see me out and about in the mountains and they think that I am back. But I am not. I am just visiting…
What I mean by this is that I can ski tour, I can summit mountains. I can dig deep and suffer as well as before. But I am not a 100%, not by a long shot. There are many different ways that my injury affects me. The worst is when survival skiing, when my leg needs to respond quickly, or needs to reflexively react. It doesn't do that well, its awkward and slow. When i am powder skiing its fine, but with all the variable (i.e. shitty) skiing we have right now I get wrecked. Side slipping for thousands of feet down hard snow, rattles me and tires me out a tonne. But I can hiked thousands of feet and summit things, so life is good.
I can't complain at being where I am, and will not. I will continue to work out, and focus on getting back to 100%. I will get there, just not immediately. I feel by the one year mark I will be pretty good and then by next winter, strong again.
On the topic of "just visiting" I went to Japan a few weeks ago. I received a text on Wednesday from Arc'teryx asking if I could go the next day. In less than 24 hours I was driving to the airport and on my way to Niseko Japan. Part of me has hated the social media #japow and how amazing it is. I didn't want to buy in to the whole idea of the amazing powder over there. But once I got there and experienced it I realized it was as good as all the media was portraying.
To me Japan, has always been a magical place, where samurais lived and ninjas were born. One of my favourite books has been "Musashi", an epic novel about a samurais journey through life.Throughout the book Musashi, develops and hones a two sword technique. I thought it apt that I was traveling to Japan to help hone my own two ski technique. A daydream of mine has been to go live with training samurais and learn their ways while skiing through their magical trees and deep snow. This reality was halfway there…
Our goal was to get photos of Arc'teryx clothing for 2016, and Angela Percival was our talented photographer, always willing to work hard and get the shot.
Peta Gunderson, a norwegian shredder, was there to style out the girls gear while I was there to hopefully do the same for the men's clothing.
My first day I spent a few hours riding this crazy solo chair on Niseko mountain.
We were super lucky as black diamond tours co-ordinated everything for us. Luckily since they had every thing dialled, and understood our needs. Which were fairly simple, deep cold snow and cool trees to ski around.
Without Black Diamond and our trusty driver/co-ordinater Matt we would not have had a simple trip. It's not the easiest place to get around, since there is no english signage or anything to make it easier for us, non japanese speaking tourists. There are so many interesting things that they do there, and you can see that they deal with a lot of snow. So much that the snowblowers that people have out huge, almost tank like. Also since there are so many storms while driving they have developed these arrows that point out the edge of the road. So that while blinded by the storm you can still stay on the road.
As a powder snob, I always thought the snow would be coastal and not the silky stuff I really love. But somehow, although almost parallel with Oregon, it gets cold fluffy snow. There is some Siberian cold air that flows down and meets that pacific moisture and just dumps incredible snow.
Snow that is so good its worth a visit. Put this place on your bucket list… its a must visit. There was so much culture that I did not see, so many temples and old villages that I missed out on. Having only a week we were teased by the place, and I will return. Not only for the heated toilet seats, with built in bidet.
But also for the chaos of tokyo.
As for now I am training, healing and getting stronger so I can not only visit but have a "come back"…..
I cannot complain about my rehab, although i always want more. Its been a long process but luckily for me there is light at the end of the tunnel. I have never expected anything but a full recovery, which is testimony to my optimism. I expect my body to respond properly and heal it self so we can continue to have fun in the mountains.
Since my injury I have met people who had similar injuries and a longer healing time. So i consider myself lucky. I am also pretty diligent with my exercises and like I said I expect to come back from this.
On Dec 3, I went skiing. I assumed since I have been biking a lot that skiing would be fairly easy. But I left that day almost in tears. I was unable to bear lots of weight on my left leg, much less carve and be able to respond to the mountain. I ended up painfully sideslipping my way down the run and watching my kids shred away from me.
Since then I have spent many days on the green runs, re-learning how to ski. The groomers are the best for weighting my ankle and getting the angulation and movements dialled. Its humbling to have to practice on the green runs but I have been feeling the gains.
Now I am able to carve up the blues, not non-stop but with strength. Carving my left ski and gaining reflex strength. In a way I am re-teaching my muscles how to ski, how to anticipate, respond and basically shred.
I have back country skied a few times. The first was an absolute crusher. I toured a couple of thousand feet and felt ok until I skied down and then it got bad…. things went really dark… the terrible lower elevation skiing had me screaming at my legs. Urging them to keep responding. It got to the point where I could not snow-plow, I could not go straight. I couldn't do anything… It was F@$%ed…. My good leg was so tired it couldn't hold me up, my weak leg was useless. I was useless…. eventually it ended…thankfully.
Over the holidays I worked out, skied a bunch with the kids and slowly improved. Then a few days ago we toured up Avalanche crest with the family. The climb felt great and I was able to do an extra lap at the top with my sister Jesse. It felt so great to be gaining strength and getting back after it. Only 4000 ft but still uphill strength felt ok.
It was pretty awesome to be up there with this group, Graham, Don, Jesse,Adrian and Jeremy.
We then proceeded to shred down Avalanche Crest. I can't say I was the best guide since my legs were tired and I just wanted to get down. The skiing was great and we had some fun turns. Graham was looking the wrong way when Jesse slashed her way to us.
Avalanche Crests is such an incredible run, 3300 ft of non stop, top to bottom skiing. So nice to be out. My legs were cherished by the bottom and I was mostly skiing on my good leg, but hey I did mess up months ago and barely survived the avalanche. So the fact that I am almost back at it 7 months later is pretty positive.
More touring ahead.
Lost friends
A week ago I learned that a friend of mine Basti had been swept off a mountain in Nepal.
Basti was a wild Austrian who loved to push his limits in the high mountains. I remember discussing him dying in the mountains and he was OK with it. He had no kids, wife or any dependents who would be affected so much by his death. So he didn't mind pushing it in the mountains. I recall having differing opinions on safety protocols in the mountains but we both respected each others ways.
A few days ago i heard about that Andreas Fransson was swept off a mountain side in Chile. I was with Andreas in France just over a week ago and now he is gone. I loved his wildness, his ability to ski lines that are too extreme for most extreme skiers. He risk tolerance was a lot higher than mine but he seemed to understand that and was prepared to die for what he loved. It came as no surprise to me that he died skiing in the mountains.
With all these deaths happening my Mom asked me the other day what I would expect from them should I die? There would be no consolation for them or the rest of my family. No doubt that is true but I feel we place too much importance on ourselves. Of course life is all about me, because its mine and it should be. But in the grand scheme of things we are simply grains of sand. Our existence so meaningless. Right now there are 7 billion people on earth, if I were to die, nothing changes. For a few people something will be missing but for the rest nothing changes. How many people die everyday on earth? I am going to google this and see. ( small pause while I search up this number) 154,889 people die every day. Of those 154 889 people how many were really living the lives they wanted? How many were really happy? For sure in the last week over 1 084 223 people have died but how many of them lived lives like Andreas Fransson, Basti, JP Auclair and Liz dailey
Of course if I die there will be little consolation for those that I leave behind, but at least we shared this short time on earth and enjoyed each other. What more can I really say but that I hope to encourage people to live loudly. To fight against insecurities and unhappiness and find their calling in life. To find what makes them happy and satisfied. That is lifes only true journey. I know that Andreas, JP and Basti all loved the lives they were living and had incredible moments right up to the end.
I have been trying to figure out how to justify living the life I live. How to find an analogy that helps make people understand. If you had the two glasses. One was twice the size of the other and filled with city water. The other was half the size and filled with the tastiest alcohol ever. Which would you prefer? I know most people would take the smaller glass. Imagine life like that. To live a long and unfulfilling life or one half as long that is so engrossing and powerful that every day is savoured.
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World tourist numbers pass billion—UN body
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MADRID—The number of tourists in the world this year will pass the one-billion mark despite the economic crisis, the head of the World Tourism Organization said Wednesday.
"The need to travel is defying economic difficulties," the Madrid-based UN body's Secretary General Taleb Rifai told AFP.
The number of people making tourist trips in 2012 is set to record a rise of three percent compared to 2011 in recession-bound Europe, seven percent in Asia and four percent worldwide, he said.
"When you have one billion international travellers, it's one out of six people of the world that cross borders," he said.
"If you add to that about five billion more travellers within their national boundaries… there is almost one trip per year for every citizen of this world that is done under the definition of being a tourist."
That indicated a strong recovery compared to 2009, when world tourism declined 3.8 percent at the height of the financial crisis, though the rise has stopped accelerating after growth of 6.6 percent in 2010.
He said his organization forecasts that by 2030 the number of tourists worldwide would reach 1.8 billion.
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I was taught very early the importance of writing a thank you letter. I must admit that in this age of instant communication I don't always do so by mail…but I still value this art and try to adhere to it. A simple thank you letter really shows how much you value, not the […]
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Martin Luther King's final book, "Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community," articulated a critique of the War on Poverty and related programs. Pointing to the inadequacy of funding and the lack of coordination among federal programs aimed at eradicating poverty, he argued for guaranteed income for all Americans. On this 50th anniversary of the War on Poverty, we revisit this program and its impact in the context of King's argument.
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