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Dear Danielle,
Congratulations on your graduation! I have a special gift for you as you look forward to a promise-filled future, diploma in your hand and fiancé at your side. I offer you words of advice from someone who knows you well and speaks from experience.
Be an idealist.
There is no shortage of cynics out there who will tell you that seeking happiness and fulfillment through lifelong commitment to another human being is folly. You know this. Some of them even sat next to you in sociology class.
Of course it's true that there are more nitty-gritty details to marriage than any unmarried person is prepared to grasp. The fact is, however, that married life is a whole lot worse and a whole lot better than most people realize going into it. You just don't know any of the details yet.
And that is precisely why I say now is the time for you to be an idealist. It is your duty and your right. Now, before you are married, while you are dating, is the proper time to be romantic and idealistic.
If you can't be an idealist now, when can you? When you've got four kids under five, are living paycheck to paycheck, and struggling to learn the basics of NFP? (Not that any of that is going to happen. Well, OK, it will happen, but it won't be as bad as it sounds. OK, some days it will be as bad as it sounds, but you wouldn't trade any of it for anything, you hear me? You wouldn't.)
The time for idealism is now. Now is the time to plan how you and your beloved are going to share endless numbers of candlelit dinners and write each other daily love poems…because you will do some of that.
Now is the time to plan how you will smile indulgently and snap a picture every time your baby burps or drools…because you will do some of that too.
Now is the time to plan how there will never be cross word in your home, you will discuss politics instead of carpools at the dinner table, you will never use a pacifier or a babysitter, you will disagree only occasionally and always civilly, and your kids will eat only fruits, vegetables, hormone-free meats, and homemade, all-natural, organic, whole-grain, fruit juice-sweetened muffins…because you will do some of that too.
Dream it.
Plan it.
All of it, even if it feels silly.
Just because not everything will turn out exactly as you plan is no reason not to plan it. God intends young lovers to aim high and take pleasure in anticipating the joys that lie ahead. Such idealism lays the rock-solid foundation of love that anchors married couples when some of the more down-to-earth aspects of married life show up and must be dealt with.
They will show up. And you will deal with them. Not always admirably, but more often than not, you will come away from even messy moments a little more grown up, a little more grateful for the gift of God's grace, and just a little more in love with your man. Not hearts-shining-in-your-eyes kind of in love. A better kind.
You'll see.
Speaking of that better kind of love, here are some quick tips that will help you get there. Say you're sorry. Don't keep score. Make time for fun. Laugh more. Shout less. And learn the fine art of having a glass of wine and just getting over yourself already.
Finally, I want to encourage you to be idealistic when you pray for your future husband. Be idealistic when you pray with him too. That shared idealism will arm you with common goals, binding passion, and abiding faith.
That way, when reality hits, you will be ready. Not because you know going into it exactly what to expect out of marriage, but because you are so deeply committed to one another and to your marriage that you will face every obstacle together with faith and love.
There will be tears. There will be compromises you never thought you would make. But through it all, if you lean on your faith and on one another, there will be love. Though you might be surprised by what married life is really like, you will not be disappointed.
Danielle Bean is editorial director of Faith & Family magazine and Faith & Family Live. She and her husband, Dan, have been married 16 years.


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Apartment A Casa Ivens (20)
Size80 m²
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- Internet/WiFi
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
- Washer/dryer
- Towels
- Dishwasher
- Family/child friendly
|Rua Ivens, Lisboa, Portugal
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The apartment has a comfortable bedroom with a double bed and double sofa bed in the living room.
Besides all the good commodities and utilities included in the apartment, it has a private parking.
The kitchen and the bedroom open to a spacious and private garden with a table with 4 seats. This apartment is very charming and a special character, in a spacious area of 80 m2.
Set in a very good location in the district of Chiado, one of the most beautiful areas of Lisbon historical downtown, where mixes shopping and the main historical buildings close together, like Teatro Municial de S. Luiz, the Opera House, the museum of Modern Art, the School of Fine Arts of Lisbon, The Encarnação church, the Loreto and the Chiado galleries. At Chiado you also find the cafeterias Bénard and Brasileira.
The growing of Chiado dates back to XVI century, during the reign of D. Sebastian, but most of Chiado was destroyed during the 1755 Lisbon earthquake.
Rebuilt in the Pombalina era, Chiado kept its classical architecture till nowadays. The fire of 1988, led to a major renovation of classical buildings and stores such as the Art Noveaux building of the store Gradella, which lively the entire area. The growth of the press services brought a bohemian and artist character to Chiado, which has now a rich cultural center (Opera House, theaters, Museum of Modern Art, Carmo convent ruins), a noble shopping area and street entertainment.
Here you will also find cafeterias, bookstores, museums, restaurants and famous Portuguese fashion shops.
Refundable damage deposit: 150€. It will be refunded in full after inspection of the apartment by the owner or his representative.
Silence – Between 11 PM and 9 AM.
Animals and Smoking: contact the host for more information.
Baby cot and Highchair available upon request.
|Price for > 2 guests
|$ 23 US per guest/night extra
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|On arrangement
|Check-out before
|Cancellation Policy
The owner is charming and makes you stay. The apartment is very well located and has all the amenities; no air conditioning, but well ventilated and cool. It is very close to the emblematic and very easy to find with GPS locations.
I will repeat when I return to Lisbon.
El dueño es encantador y te facilita la estancia. El apartamento está muy bien situado y dispone de todas las comodidades; no tiene aire acondicionado, pero se ventila muy bien y es fresco. Se encuentra muy cerca de los lugares emblemáticos y muy fácil de encontrar con GPS.
Repetiré cuando regrese a Lisboa.
I thought a shame that the apartment has not been very well cleaned.
The drawers of the wardrobes and kitchen cabinets were very dirty as everything in the kitchen, including the refrigerator.
We chose a 3 bedroom apartment because we wanted to use three quarters, despite being in only 4 people (1 double and 2 children). But there were only sheets in two rooms. We had to take the sheets of 2 beds of 2/4 to place in the third quarter beds.
The pillows were kind of bad smelling, full of stains and the towels as well.
The washer-dryer did not work always and the shower was also broken through.
The garage and the spacious surroundings were the only good things.
Achei uma pena que o apartamento nao tenha sido muito bem limpado.
As gavetas dos guarda-roupas e dos armários da cozinha estavam bem sujas assim como tudo na cozinha, inclusive a geladeira.
Escolhemos um apartamento com 3 quartos, porque pretendiamos usar os 3 quartos, mesmo estando em apenas 4 pessoas (1 casal e 2 criancas). Mas só havia lençois em dois quartos. Tivemos que tirar os lençóis de 2 camas dos 2 quartos para colocar nas camas do terceiro quarto.
Os travesseiros estavam cheirando meio mal, cheios de manchas e as toalhas também.
A lavadoura de louças não funcionava sempre e o chuveiro também estava meio quebrado.
A garagem e o ambiente espaçoso foram as únicas coisas boas.
Very good location and the apartment has no air conditioning but even though it was hot on the street, on the floor was not too if well ventilated. Everything else perfect, has everything and is very comfortable. No facilities.
Muy bueno el apartamento y la ubicación, no tiene aire acondicionado pero a pesar de que hacía calor en la calle, en el piso no hacía demasiado si se ventila bien. Todo lo demás perfecto, tiene de todo y es muy cómodo. Repetiría sin duda.
Cuando llegamos nos recibio una chica muy amable para enseñarnos el apartamento.le dimos la fianza y pregunto a que hora saliamos.le dijimos que a las 7.30 d la mañana y dijo q perfecto.el dia q salimos vino otra persona a devolvernos la fianza y dijo q por salir antes d las 9 teniamos que pagar 30€!!!!.le dije q no sabiamos nada y simplemente me los desconto de la fianza.un robo!!!!y el piso sucio y muy mal situado
Fuimos a Lisboa un grupo de chicas, y tanto Marisa, como la persona que nos recibió fueron encantadoras.
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About Harley-Davidson Touring Road King® Classic
Take time to explore all of the 2011 Harley-Davidson Road King Classic FLHRC features including its detachable Harley windshield. The bike is powered with a rubber mounted Twin Cam 103 motorcycle engine that is new for 2011. An important feature of touring motorcycles is the saddlebags. The Harley Road King Classic saddlebags are leather-wrapped injection molded hard saddle bags that maintain their shape over time. This Harley touring and cruiser motorcycle all in one also has an air adjustable touring rear suspension, giving the choice for a variety of riding feels. Be sure to learn more about these and all the other features on the Road King Classic, including its detachable Harley windshield. Also, learn more about the other Harley styles including the Road Glide Custom and its unique frame mounted Harley Fairing. More of the great touring bikes offered from Harley all have the features to make travel the best experience possible, including a motorcycle sidecar option and increased motorcycle luggage capacity. Also take a look at some other Harley bikes including the Softail Cross Bones custom bobber.
Part of the unmistakable style of the Harley-Davidson® Road King® Classic motorcycle is plenty of room for showing off your paint. This classically styled, bold six-gallon fuel tank doesn't just give you a bigger canvas for premium or custom paint; it holds six gallons of go so you can eat up a lot more road between pit stops. We know fuel economy is important—but so is style. A dual-color paint scheme, crisp pinstripes that accentuate the clean lines of the bike and unique Harley-Davidson tank medallions make this ride the real king of the road.
Big and commanding, this headlamp hearkens back to the Big Twins of the 60s. You get nothing less than the latest in materials and technology. Clear-lens reflector optics provide a longer distance high beam and wider low beam. It's a bright, striking daytime lamp that blasts a little further into the night. There's just no beating the classic lines of that sweeping headlight nacelle.
Unique to the Road King® Classic model are injection-molded hard saddlebags draped in premium leather. The intricate, hand-tooled leather is stitched with style and extremely durable as compared to other leather-wrapped bags out on the road. Bottom line—they keep their shape and never sag. And as the leather ages, it adds to the classic, old school attitude of the bike. With a capacity of 1.85 cu. ft. volume of storage, these slick bags keep your things conveniently tucked away on the road, and easy to access whenever you need them.
Tank-mounted fuel gauges boast traditional styling while offering you a clean, unobstructed view of the electric speedometer and odometer. A little chrome never hurts either. You'll only find these unique gauges on the Road King® and Road King® Classic models.
One of the defining styling features of the Road King® Classic model is the nostalgic wide whitewall tires with premium laced wheels. A nod to the 1950s boulevard look, these fat rubber rollers are just the right throwback detail from Harley-Davidson that ups the ante in any scene. Total old school styling without sacrificing handling or performance.
At the tail end of the Road King® Classic model, a cool premium chrome accent tells those behind you exactly how you roll. With the legendary H-D® forged in the chrome, there's no way anyone can mistake the quality and style of The Motor Company. The license plate bracket sits high up on the fender and, as an extra touch, we throw a little LED lighting around the plate for crisp visibility.
Up to two times thicker than the competition, custom quality paint comes standard on all Harley-Davidson® motorcycles. Clearcoat layering up to five mils deep. Bigger metal flakes. Unique effects in the sunglo and pearl colors. Skimping simply is not in our vocabulary.
All Harley-Davidson® fuel tanks are finished by hand—that's what makes them stand out from the competition. Their seamless design and unmatched style are unique among all motorcycles on the road. The tanks are one of the first and last things people notice when they lay their eyes on a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle—so we make it worth their time.
The knowledge of what makes an engine truly move a rider runs deep at The Motor Company, and it was put to good use when we created the Twin Cam 103™ engine. We sweated bullets perfecting every cubic inch, pushing design and technology forward.
And we did it all without compromising one bit of Harley-Davidson's unique styling. Evolved, yet carrying on the legacy of the Flathead, Knucklehead, Panhead, Shovelhead, Evolution®, Twin Cam 88® and Twin Cam 96™ engines that came before. The performance and durability are a direct result of the untold miles logged on the V-Twin since 1909, and the proud heritage that comes from a century's worth of commitment to life on two wheels.
Fire up the Twin Cam 103™ engine and feel the low-end torque unleashed. Thanks to the lightweight piston design, delivery of the added power is more refined than ever. Then put your foot on the shifter and feel how the engine and Six-Speed Cruise Drive® transmission were designed to work together. Six speeds. A strong driveline and strong internal parts. Low routine maintenance. And a low cruising rpm couldn't feel better.
Together with the H-D® Smart Security System and Anti-Lock Brakes, the Twin Cam 103™ engine headlines the "PowerPak™" option that comes standard on the Road King® Classic.
Feast your eyes on the Twin Cam 103™ engine and there's no mistaking its roots. This is authentic Harley-Davidson style through and through with an attention to detail you won't find from any other motorcycle company. Black powder-coated heads and cylinders are highlighted by machined cooling fin tips and chrome rocker covers. It's a jewel machined out of metal. Pure. Dripping with power.
From the classic edge of the cooling fins to the clean lines of cases and covers—the Twin Cam 103™ engine makes an ironclad statement to holding on to what's right and staying true to what satisfies the rider.
You want a ride that rumbles—not begs for mercy—when you lean on it a little. The Six-Speed Cruise Drive® transmission provides smooth, quiet shifting and reduces engine speed on the highway, so you get a better match between engine turnover and road speed. And the Isolated Drive System makes acceleration flow in a smooth, steady stream from your wrist right down to the pavement. It's a rare ride when a bike responds like this, and a low growl goes a long way when you're opening up the road ahead.
After three decades of keeping the vibrations of the Big Twin from getting to the rider, Harley-Davidson engineers decided to take something that is already great and make it even better, perfecting the delicate balance of shake, rattle and ride—comfortably. In 2009, we added a fourth isolation point to our three-point rubber engine isolation system. Just get that Big Twin idling and feel the difference.
Iconic, fierce, the most distinct decibels you'll ever hear bouncing off the city canyons or scenic country landscapes. The sound of a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle has a rich history of its own. It's a classic roar. It's the sound of freedom, soul and self-expression.
If you're ready to take touring to the next level, the standard cruise feature will help you settle in for the long haul. Get the comfort of the cruise without the cables cluttering up your handlebar. Our electronic throttle control technology makes it possible to have the best of both worlds.
When it comes to the Road King® Classic model with ABS, "stopping power" has a double meaning. The components of our ABS are tastefully hidden within the wheel hub, so you'll still turn heads with a clean, streamlined design. More importantly, though, you get certainty in the saddle knowing your bike's going to behave when you need it. Offered as a part of the standard "PowerPak™" on this model (which includes the Twin Cam 103™ engine upgrade and H-D® Smart Security System).
Harley-Davidson® touring means maximum comfort in all conditions and the capacity to add whatever enhances and personalizes your ride. The high output charging system provides an electrical capacity robust enough for your add-ons: heated vests, heated seats, heated handgrips, lights to showcase the engine, you name it. So if you're hell-bent on two-wheeling it, we make sure you've got the juice to do it your way.
Harley-Davidson leverages the latest in technology without compromising style and function. That means we hide electronics. The whole wiring harness is skillfully routed behind the jewels of the bike—the tank, engine and all the other eye-popping features you want to see. It's just another way The Motor Company goes the extra mile to give its bikes that premium, top-of-the-line fit and finish.
Hand controls on a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle are incredibly intuitive. The turn signals are self-canceling and, based on the speed and angle of the motorcycle, they know how long to stay on. Engaging the controls quickly becomes second nature so you can focus less on turning off your signal and more on basking in the freedom of the ride.
The factory installed next-generation security system features a hands-free fob that automatically arms and disarms the vehicle electronic security functions as you approach and walk away from the bike. Stick the fob on your ignition key ring and let it do all the work. It's this attention to details and security that make Harley-Davidson® motorcycles unique. Offered as a part of the standard "PowerPak™" on this model (which includes the Twin Cam 103™ engine upgrade and Anti-Lock Brakes).
Change everything. Lose nothing. Our complete redesign of the frame and swingarm has only been around since 2009, and it's already changing the game entirely. Stamped and welded parts and bent tubing were ditched for strong castings and forgings—just like the legendary Harley-Davidson frames of years past. The result is a frame that rides rigid and owns the corners. The acceleration is strong. The ride is tight and responsive. And the feel on the road is confidence inspiring.
At The Motor Company, we believe you don't make innovative, next-generation Touring motorcycles without shedding a little blood, sweat and tears. And when you get it right—like with the low speed maneuverability on our Touring models—all the other upgrades in the ride just combine to create a big-boned bike that is light and nimble while carving up tight turns or if you find yourself riding in a parade or group ride.
H-D® might as well stand for "handling details." Here's another key engineering innovation we added because we refuse to settle. Starting in 2009, we took an already royal ride and fine-tuned the front end further, adding just enough trail to make it even more responsive. You might not fully appreciate the difference until you're tucked into a long twisty, sewn to the saddle and fully in tune with every curve of the road.
The 180mm back tire reengineered in 2009 does more than fill out the rear fender and put a bigger patch of rubber on the road. Dunlop® Multi-Tread™ technology uses harder compounds at the center and softer on the sides for a tire that still knows how to knuckle-down on corners. Perfect for making this bike agile on every curvy stretch of road. And the way it feels going through an abrupt off-camber turn will put a grin on your face that'll last to the next state line.
Confidence. Control. High-performance dual disc Brembo® brakes offer consistent stopping power at all speeds. The 4-piston front and rear caliper with dual front rotor brake system is state of the art and top of the line. It's just another way The Motor Company puts a high level of detail into their bikes to give you peace of mind throughout your journey.
With air-adjustable suspension that comes standard, you can dial in your ride to accommodate heavier or lighter payloads, battle unexpected road conditions or simply set it to how you like to roll. The lighter the load, the softer you can go by decreasing the air pressure a bit, or increase the air pressure for a more firm ride. A convenient air valve is located between the saddlebag and rear fender for quick adjusting. It's all about rider and passenger comfort and setting your bike to fit your taste—the easy way.
Harley-Davidson® motorcycles are different than any other bike out on the road. There's a balance to them. The steering, the maneuverability—it's all in concert. And each Harley-Davidson® model is tuned differently to create a unique riding experience for each individual no matter which bike they swing their leg over. Let's face it, we didn't get to where we are by being like everyone else.
Another classic feature revamped in 2011 without sacrificing an ounce of nostalgic style: the newly sculpted seat with a deeper contoured bucket and narrower neck. This ultimate Touring saddle relieves pressure on your thighs, while providing more back support and comfort for a wide variety of rider sizes. And the lower seat height—26.7 inches to be exact—puts your feet closer to the road to enhance your confidence. Additionally, the leather trim and premium stitching accentuate the advanced ergonomics while giving the seat that sharp detail you only find on a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle. It's science in service of comfort, and your way to beat fatigue over the long haul.
Your boots were made for riding, in any way you see fit. Our full-length footboards boast a tried and true design that's stood the test of time. Rubber vibration isolation for a comfortable ride. Traditional toe shifting is familiar to seasoned riders and intuitive for those just starting out. Heel shifting makes getting through the gears even easier and more convenient. It takes a few rides, but once you've gotten used to the smooth shifting rhythm, you'll never give it up. Plus, height adjustable passenger boards add another level of comfort for your riding partner.
Classic style and maximum comfort. That's the perfect balance of the wide set handlebars that come standard on the Road King® Classic model. They're designed to keep you comfortably propped in a commanding position while making sure your neck muscles stay calm and relaxed mile after mile, state after state. Durable stainless steel insures the structural rigidity you expect from a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle with the deep, lustrous finish you desire.
Go from touring to cruising in a heartbeat. Leave the screen on for a clean envelope of air over the long haul. Or detach it in seconds for a completely new look and ride. The Lexan® windshield is as tough as they come—durable, scratch resistant, low maintenance. And whether you choose to cruise or keep the shield on, your Road King® Classic motorcycle rules with a nostalgic style and versatility you can make your own.
Welcome to the crossroads of pure Harley-Davidson style and smart engineering. The 2-1-2 exhaust helps direct heat away from the rider and passenger, while providing ample performance, and signature Harley-Davidson rumble, and big style.
Our motorcycles are built to be ridden. A lot. So that means that rider comfort is top of mind. Always. With the Engine Idle Temperature Management Strategy (EITMS) feature, the motorcycle automatically cuts fuel and fire from the rear cylinder when idling, which helps reduce engine heat felt by rider and passenger. Best part, you can easily turn this feature on or off yourself whenever the bike is stopped.
The seat is home for Harley-Davidson® motorcycle riders. They want a seat that has unique style without sacrificing comfort. Because of that, Harley-Davidson invests a lot of time in researching, designing and testing seats so that every bike has just the right saddle.
|Security Option
|Wheel Option
|ABS Option
|Reverse Option
|Cruise Control Option
|California Emissions
|Power Pak™ (103 engine, Security, and ABS)
|Security Package (Security and ABS)
|94.2 in.
|2,393 mm
|Ground Clearance
|5.1 in.
|130 mm
|Rake Steering Head
|26 °
|26 °
|6.69 in.
|170 mm
|63.5 in.
|1,613 mm
|Fuel Capacity
|6 gal.
|22.7 l
|Oil Capacity
|4 qt.
|3.8 l
Luggage Capacity
|Engine 3
|Air-cooled, Twin Cam 103™
|Air-cooled, Twin Cam 103™
|103 cu. in.
|1,690 cc
|Bore x Stroke
|3.875 in. / 4.38 in.
|98.4 mm / 111.3 mm
|Engine Torque
|Engine Torque 4
|102 ft. lbs. @ 3500 rpm
|138 Nm @ 3500 rpm
|Fuel System 5
|Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
|Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
|Compression Ratio
|Primary Drive
|Chain, 46/34 ratio
|Chain, 46/34 ratio
Gear Ratio (Overall)
Tire Size
|Tank-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer; time-of-day clock on odometer; dual trip meter; low fuel indicator light and mileage countdown feature; low oil pressure indicator light; engine diagnostics readout; LED indicator lights; 6-speed indicator light; cruise control indicator light
|Tank-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer; time-of-day clock on odometer; dual trip meter; low fuel indicator light and mileage countdown feature; low oil pressure indicator light; engine diagnostics readout; LED indicator lights; 6-speed indicator light; cruise control indicator light
|Indicator Lamps 8
|High beam, running lights, front fender running lights, directional light bar, neutral, low oil pressure, engine diagnostics, turn signals, security system (optional), 6-speed, low fuel warning, cruise control (optional), ABS (optional)
|High beam, running lights, front fender running lights, directional light bar, neutral, low oil pressure, engine diagnostics, turn signals, security system (optional), 6-speed, low fuel warning, cruise control (optional), ABS (optional)
|33 mm, 4-piston fixed front and rear
|33 mm, 4-piston fixed front and rear
|Parking Brake
|Lean Angle
|31 / 33 °
|31 / 33 °
|Exhaust System
|Chrome, 2-1-2 dual exhaust with slash-up End Caps
|Chrome, 2-1-2 dual exhaust with slash-up End Caps
|Color Options
|Vivid Black
Brilliant Silver Pearl
Cool Blue Pearl
Dark Candy Root Beer / Light Candy Root Beer
Psychedelic Purple / Vivid Black
Apple Green / Vivid Black
|Vivid Black
Brilliant Silver Pearl
Cool Blue Pearl
Dark Candy Root Beer / Light Candy Root Beer
Psychedelic Purple / Vivid Black
Apple Green / Vivid Black
Prices listed are the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices. Options such as color are available at additional cost. Prices exclude dealer setup, taxes, title and licensing and are subject to change. Dealer prices may vary.
Measurement reflects 180 lb. (81.7 kg) operator weight.
Recommended 91 octane or higher fuel (R+M)/2.
Values shown are nominal. Performance may vary by country and region.
Standard and optional fuel systems may vary by country.
Estimated from fuel economy tests on a sample motorcycle from the corresponding family conducted by Harley-Davidson under ideal laboratory conditions. Not all motorcycle models undergo fuel economy testing. Fuel economy and mileage may vary among motorcycle models within a family. Your mileage may vary depending on your personal riding habits, weather conditions, trip length, vehicle condition and vehicle configuration and other conditions. Break-in mileage may vary.
Standard and optional wheels may vary by country and region.
North America security system includes immobilizer; outside North America the security system includes immobilizer and siren.
See motorcycle owner's manual for complete details.
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Assessing the mogul's Viacom split five years later
The deal was dubbed "The Great Divide" by Wall Street, and it was both surprising and perplexing.
that he would retain supreme control as the dominant shareholder in both companies.
"Both companies are doing extraordinarily well," he insists, pointing out that the stocks are healthy and that CBS is especially well positioned to capitalize on the projected economic recovery.
Redstone is known to be singularly attentive to the stock market and the share prices for his companies; it was his frustration with Viacom's lack of price movement that spurred the split in the first place. At the time the split was announced, Viacom shares were trading at around $34. In recent months, the new Viacom has hovered around $28 to $30 a share, while CBS has bounced back after a beating earlier this year to around $11-$13 a share.
Yet some insiders suggest that, in creating the Great Divide, both companies have had to spend vast amounts to remedy problems caused by the split. CBS has started a movie company in competition with Paramount, and Viacom is trying to get into Showtime's territory with the launch of a pay TV channel, Epix, in partnership with Lionsgate and the beleaguered MGM.
Industry observers see Epix as the poster child for the dysfunction among Redstone's fiefdoms. It was born out of the conflict between the newly separated Showtime and Paramount. When it came time for Par to renew its movie output deal with Showtime, the cabler informed Par that it would pay far less (as much as 50% less) for those movies than it had under the previous contract.
With Lionsgate and MGM getting the same message from Showtime, the trio decided to throw their lot in together on a channel that would ideally give them more freedom to market their movies via video-on-demand and online as well as the traditional pay TV window.
But Epix has had an uphill climb in securing vital distribution deals with major cable operators and satellite providers — raising serious questions about how much of a revenue hit Viacom, Lionsgate and MGM will take over the long term from the loss of pay TV coin. Epix's owners say they're staying the course and are in the midst of negotiating deals that will broaden its reach. (Sat-TV provider Dish Network is said to be close to a pact with Epix.)
Meanwhile, Showtime is in need of movies to fill its pipeline for 2011 and beyond
as called for in its contracts with cable operators. For sure, the feevee service has put more emphasis on original programming in recent years — with enough notable successes to finally get it out of the long shadow of HBO — but a pay TV channel still needs some B.O. sizzle to command $12 a month from subscribers.
That's where the fledgling CBS Films comes in. But of course the odds are long that the Eye will strike B.O. gold with its early efforts. Moonves is proceeding cautiously with a plan to release three pictures next year with a budget lid of $35 million. Showtime insiders are also quick to note that they made a savvy deal with Summit for the "Twilight" franchise and other pics, and a deal with the Weinsteins that will net "Inglourious Basterds" and "Nine," among other titles. It's also understood that Showtime is in talks to pick up pics from the reconstituted DreamWorks.
Hence a true assessment of the Great Divide could be made with much greater clarity in the coming year as Epix and CBS Films take root. Further, a savvy evaluation of CBS' $1.8 billion buyout of CNET, purveyor of news and lifestyle oriented websites, will be possible in the coming months as CBS continues to challenge its image as a stolid company.
Yet the skeptics remain.
"The separation has not created value," argues Rich Greenfield of Pali Research, who points out that Paramount lost a key distribution engine when Showtime became part of CBS.
"The split has created an angry atmosphere of competition between Paramount and CBS," observes one producer. "What has resulted is the opposite of synergy — it's a sort of anarchy."
From the outset, The Great Divide has produced the unexpected. Eight months after the split Redstone revealed that he was "firing" Paramount's No. 1 star, Tom Cruise, in part to demonstrate his opposition to the sort of first-dollar gross deals that Cruise had obtained from the studio.
Two weeks later, Redstone caused even a bigger stir on Wall Street by ousting Tom Freston, the longtime MTV Networks boss and CEO of the new Viacom (company shares quickly tumbled 11%) and handing the reins to his longtime attorney, Philippe Dauman, who'd served in top exec posts at Viacom in the 1990s. The Freston beheading was the result of News Corp. outbidding Viacom for MySpace — a Murdoch acquisition which, from the perspective of today, didn't turn out to be such a great idea.
When the Viacom-CBS separation was first revealed, some bankers interpreted it as a signal that Redstone would be shedding some of his assets. That forecast proved incorrect, although Redstone did find himself in a corner when the stock-market declines for Viacom and CBS shares raised previously unforeseen debt problems for the mogul.
But true to form, the wily 86-year-old maneuvered out of his tight spot by selling about $1 billion in Viacom and CBS stock to pay off about $1.4 billion in debt held by Redstone's National Amusements holding company. He didn't loosen his iron grip on either company, nor did he have to sell off his theater chains, as had been anticipated at the height of Redstone's debt crisis amid the market swoon last winter.
Redstone's master plan, of course, has had to be modified as a result of the economic downturn. "Both CBS and Viacom needed to significantly diversify in order to justify the split," says one banker. "That didn't happen in a down economy."
Redstone has described Viacom as potentially a growth company but CBS as a more stolid performer. In fact, CBS presently is the more buoyant of the two companies in terms of stock performance.
Redstone praises CBS boss Leslie Moonves for being the steady hand that has kept CBS defying broadcast TV gravity and growing in its primetime ratings. That means the Eye is first in line to capitalize on the budding recovery in the ad market.
"We see the signs that advertising is picking up and that recovery is starting," Redstone declares.
To be sure, the Great Divide has positioned Viacom and CBS to be more competitive (and competitive with each other) at a time when the bigger-is-better theory seems to be falling out of favor on Wall Street — witness the Street's tepid reaction to the proposed Comcast-NBC Universal tie-up.
The bigger question hanging over both companies is how they will fare when the inevitable happens, despite Redstone's infectious confidence that he will live forever. Dauman is believed to hold a lot of cards in that scenario as the presumed executor of Redstone's estate.
For now, Redstone is happy to see his corporate progeny battle it out in the marketplace, because he's assured of winning no matter what.


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Implement four types of three-phase harmonic filters using RLC components
Fundamental Blocks/Elements
Three-phase harmonic filters are shunt elements that are used in power systems for decreasing voltage distortion and for power factor correction. Nonlinear elements such as power electronic converters generate harmonic currents or harmonic voltages, which are injected into power system. The resulting distorted currents flowing through system impedance produce harmonic voltage distortion. Harmonic filters reduce distortion by diverting harmonic currents in low impedance paths. Harmonic filters are designed to be capacitive at fundamental frequency, so that they are also used for producing reactive power required by converters and for power factor correction.
In order to achieve an acceptable distortion, several banks of filters of different types are usually connected in parallel. The most commonly used filter types are
Band-pass filters, which are used to filter lowest order harmonics such as 5th, 7th, 11th, 13th, etc. Band-pass filters can be tuned at a single frequency (single-tuned filter) or at two frequencies (double-tuned filter).
High-pass filters, which are used to filter high-order harmonics and cover a wide range of frequencies. A special type of high-pass filter, the C-type high-pass filter, is used to provide reactive power and avoid parallel resonances. It also allows filtering low order harmonics (such as 3rd), while keeping zero losses at fundamental frequency.
The Three-Phase Harmonic Filter is built of RLC elements. The resistance, inductance, and capacitance values are determined from the filter type and from the following parameters:
Reactive power at nominal voltage
Tuning frequencies
Quality factor. The quality factor is a measure of the sharpness of the tuning frequency. It is determined by the resistance value.
The four types of filters that can be modeled with the Three-Phase Harmonic Filter block are shown below:
The simplest filter type is the single-tuned filter. The following figure gives the definition of the quality factor Q and practical formulae for computing the reactive power QC and losses (active power P). The quality factor Q of the filter is the quality factor of the reactance at the tuning frequency Q = (nXL)/R. The quality factor determines the bandwidth B, which is a measure of the sharpness of the tuning frequency as shown in the figure.
|Tuned harmonic order
n = fn/f1 =
f1 = fundamental frequency
|Quality factor
Q = nXL/R = XC/(nR)
ω = 2πf1 = angular frequency
B = fn/Q
fn = tuning frequency
Reactive power at f1
QC = (V2/XC)·n2/(n2 – 1)
n = harmonic order = (fn/f1)
Active power at f1
P ≈ (QC/Q)·n/(n2 – 1)
V = nominal line-line voltage
XL = inductor
reactance at
XC = capacitor
reactance at
The double-tuned filter performs the same function as two single-tuned filters although it has certain advantages: its losses are much lower and the impedance magnitude at the frequency of the parallel resonance that arises between the two tuning frequencies is lower.
The double-tuned filter consists of a series LC circuit and a parallel RLC circuit. If f1 and f2 are the two tuning frequencies, both the series circuit and the parallel circuit are tuned to approximately the mean geometric frequency .
The quality factor Q of the double-tuned filter is defined as the quality factor of the parallel L, R elements at the mean frequency fm: Q = R / ( L · 2πfm ).
The high-pass filter is a single-tuned filter where the L and R elements are connected in parallel instead of series. This connection results in a wide-band filter having an impedance at high frequencies limited by the resistance R.
The quality factor of the high-pass filter is the quality factor of the parallel RL circuit at the tuning frequency: Q = R / ( L · 2πfn ).
The C-type high-pass filter is a variation of the high-pass filter, where the inductance L is replaced with a series LC circuit tuned at the fundamental frequency. At fundamental frequency, the resistance is, therefore, bypassed by the resonant LC circuit and losses are null.
The quality factor of the C-type filter is still given by the ratio: Q = R / ( L · 2πfn ).
The following figures give R, L, C values and typical impedance versus frequency curves obtained for the four types of filters applied on a 60 Hz network. Each filter is rated 315 kV, 49 Mvar.
Single-Tuned, 315 kV, 49 Mvar, 5th Harmonic Filter; Q = 30
Double-Tuned, 315 kV, 49 Mvar, 11th and 13th Harmonics Filter; Q = 16
High-Pass, 315 kV, 49 Mvar, 24th Harmonic Filter; Q = 10
C-Type High-Pass, 315 kV, 49 Mvar, 3rdHharmonic Filter; Q = 1.75
Select one of the four filter types: Single-tuned, Double-tuned, High-pass or C-type high-pass.
Select the connection of the three filter branches.
Neutral is grounded.
Neutral is not accessible.
Neutral is made accessible through a fourth connector.
Three phases connected in delta.
The nominal phase-to-phase voltage of the filter, in volts RMS (Vrms) and the nominal frequency, in hertz (Hz).
The three-phase capacitive reactive power QC, in vars. Specify a positive value.
The tuning frequency of the single frequency filter (single-tuned, high-pass or C-type high-pass), or the two frequencies of the double-tuned filter, in hertz (Hz).
The quality factor Q of the filter defined as explained in the above Description section. Dimensionless positive number.
Select Branch voltages to measure the three voltages across each phase of the Three-Phase Harmonic Filter block terminals. For a Y connection, these voltages are the phase-to-ground or phase-to-neutral voltages. For a delta connection, these voltages are the phase-to-phase voltages.
Select Branch currents to measure the three currents flowing through each phase of the filter. For a delta connection, these currents are the currents flowing in each branch of the delta.
Select Branch voltages and currents to measure the three voltages and the three currents of the Three-Phase Harmonic Filter block.
Place a Multimeter block in your model to display the selected measurements during the simulation. In the Available Measurements list box of the Multimeter block, the measurements are identified by a label followed by the block name.
Branch voltages
Branch currents
power_harmonicfilter example
illustrates the use of the Three-Phase Harmonic Filter block to filter
harmonic currents generated by a 12-pulse, 1000 MW, AC/DC converter
in a 500 kV, 60 Hz system. The filter set is made of the following
four components providing a total of 600 Mvar:
One 150 Mvar C-type high-pass filter tuned to the 3rd harmonic (F1)
One 150 Mvar double-tuned filter tuned to the 11/13th (F2)
One 150 Mvar high-pass filter tuned to the 24th (F3)
One 150 Mvar capacitor bank
Time-domain simulation
Run the simulation with an alpha firing angle of 19 degrees. You should get a DC voltage level of 500 kV. Now, look inside Scope1. Compare the currents flowing into Bus B1 (Iabc_B1, axis 2) with those flowing into Bus B2 (Iabc_B2, axis 3). You can see that the harmonic filters almost eliminate the harmonics generated by the converter. If you use the FFT tool of the Powergui, you will find that the harmonic filters reduce the THD of the current injected in the system from 9% to 0.7%.
Frequency-Domain Response
You will now plot the impedance vs. frequency of the harmonic filters:
Disconnect the filters from the AC bus. To do so, double-click on the breaker Brk1, select open for initial status of breakers, and click OK.
Open the Powergui and select Impedance vs Frequency Measurement.
Click the Display/Save button. The software computes and displays the filter's frequency response.
Double-click the block Show filters impedance vs frequency. A second figure appears, showing the precomputed filters frequency response. The impedance data of the two figures should be identical to the one shown below.
If you zoom the figure (using the Tool menu), you should find an impedance of 417 ohms capacitive (−90deg.) at 60 Hz. This value confirms that the total reactive power of the filters at 60 Hz is:


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Oui, oui
I had to remove it in case the 'appropriate' authorities dealt with me accordingly
But the owl lives on! *Twit to whoo*
I hope it lives on! If I could reincarnate to be anything it would be that very owl
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What, you ask, are the standout lines in "Boyfriend," the memorable turn-of-phrases that pop fans will be mouthing along to all summer long? Billboard.com was happy to rank (and attempt to decipher) the five best lines from Justin Bieber's latest single:
5. "You could be my girlfriend until the —— world ends." This chestnut from verse 2 raises a lot of questions. Is 18-year-old Bieber really ready to commit to one girl (in this case, Selena Gomez) for all of eternity, until the apocalypse arrives? If that's the case, why doesn't he just marry that special girl? Is this line suggesting that Bieber will never choose a wife, and will only be capable of "boyfriend" status until Earth is no more? We've probably read too much into this one already — let's move on.
4. "Tell me what you like yeah tell me what you don't/I could be your Buzz Lightyear fly across the globe." Classic Pixar reference. Who doesn't like "Toy Story"? Although, technically, Buzz Lightyear never really had any desire to "fly across the globe" — dude was more of a Space Ranger than a pilot. But it's the thought that counts, and Bieber is demonstrating just how far he would literally travel to please his special girl.
3. "Swaggie." As it exists on the lyrics sheet, this one, crazy word is given its own separate line in the second verse, after the phrase, "Voice goin crazy on this hook like a whirl wind," and before the second pre-hook. What could it be doing there? Bieber has already busted out the "swag" in the song (more on that later); is he now going for the jugular by dropping a context-free "swaggie"? If so, count us on board. Bieber needs a catchphrase, and like his buddy Chris Brown's "leggo," "swaggie" is perfectly cool-sounding nonsense. Can we start printing up a thousand "Swaggie" t-shirts yet?
2. "I'ma make you shine bright like you're laying in the snow/Burr."There's a lot to love in this one — not only the idea that Bieber's adoration will make his lady shine so bright that it's like she's covered in the crystal-clear whiteness of fresh, powdery snow, but also the extra "Burr" for added emphasis, as if he's convincing his girl that she is, indeed, laying in the snow, and yes, it is cold. There is no game-playing when it comes to Bieber's smooth moves — when he says that you're shining bright like you're laying in the snow, the simile is so real to him that he actually feels a bit chilly. Someone get this heartthrob a scarf!
1. "Swag swag swag, on you/Chillin by the fire why we eaten' fondue." Let's give credit where credit is due — did you think it was possible to follow the phrase "Swag swag swag, on you" with an even more awesome line? Not only does Bieber let his audience momentarily wonder how he specifically plans to triple-swag on his girl, he then drops the ultimate image in his listeners' minds: the Biebs and his special lady, sitting by a roaring fire, eating some fondue. Fondue! Most couplets in the English language strive to end with the word "fondue," but more often than not, they fall short. Bieber wastes no time in lyrically embracing the cheesy dessert dish, and immediately creates a lasting image in his first single. (Side note: the lyrics on Bieber's web site read, "Chillin by the fire why we eaten' fondue." This may or may not be a typo and the line could go "Chillin by the fire while we eatin' fondue" in the finished audio, but we hope it remains a question of "why" in the song. Maybe Bieber is expressing a deep-rooted confusion: "Chillin by the fire — wait, why are we eating fondue? I hate fondue!" We don't know why Bieber and his gal are eating fondue, but perhaps we'll find out soon enough.)
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Finding the proper level of meetings is always a bit tricky, all the more in a French culture where we tend to over-meet. When you add a transition to an Agile practice, where there are quite a lot of "meeting" rituals, it can become overwhelming.
Let's see:
– at the agile team level : you have sprint plannings, demos, retrospectives, various workshops with PO to clarify the scope and specifications, technical meetings to work and review the technical conception. Some are short meetings, some are longer. Some of them involve only a 2-3 people. But all in all, this creates a rhythm of meetings, "rituals", in the sprint cycle.
– On top of that, at the higher level, we have weekly meetings to share information between by roles: all lead developers, or all the project managers (both technical and functional…yes, by the way, we still have those roles, even if this is not pure agile. Our functional project managers are tending to a PO role, and our technical project managers are both scrum masters and team managers. But I will talk more about that in a future post). We try to keep those meetings short and straight to the point, but they are an important place to share key communication and align everyone on the current situation.
– Then we have a Monthly Dev Meeting, for the whole dev team. This is a time when we share the activity of the whole Paris Dev Team : each dev team briefly presents their current activity. I share executive messages, objective, roadmap and vision. We do a status on the on-going technical projects. Finally we talk about the team news, coming events,… We sometimes have Q&A at the end but usually people are shy in front of the whole audience. This is important for all members of the team to be aware of what is happening overall and get from time to time the bigger picture. Also for each of those meetings, I build a powerpoint presentation with the input of all team members, and share it extensively to the whole company on our intranet. This is part of a communication exercise, from the IT team towards the other teams (marketing, product, HR…), to promote the good work done in the dev team, highlight the recent achievements, and pursue the goal of having IT considered as a strong asset (which is not part of the historical nature of the Betclic enterprise culture).
– Finally we have regular short meetings to coordinate technical projects. Those projects usually involve 2-3 developers from various teams, working together on a cross-technical subject for the benefit of all. And so we meet on a weekly basis to review the status and next steps.
So that's a lot. How do we make sure it is not too much? Firstly it is a lot for me, as I am involved in a lot of those. But I would just consider that this is basically my job. As a manager I am here to participate in those meetings, follow up, arbitrate, advise and so on. For other team members, it is important to be part of the meetings that make sense, and avoid being involved in all of them. They usually are the first ones to complain when they feel there are in too many meetings, so that's a sort of auto-limitation. But sometimes they need help to pick the proper meetings, arbitrate and organize their work time.
A good exercise when this happens is to ask the person to write down all meetings they attend to on a regular basis, add a few additional ones on top of it (the one-shot ones); then add up the time every week and every month. You will quickly see if this is relevant depending on the person, and will have a better vision on how to prioritize.
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Lesson Plan
A Line in the Sand Discussion Guide
- Grades: 3–5
About this book
To the Discussion Leader
Who better to tell the story of the Battle of the Alamo than a fifth-generation Texan. Sherry Garland's great-great grandfather "...went to Texas while it was still a Republic." Garland's knowledge of and love for the Lone Star State and its history shines through in A Line in the Sand: The Alamo Diary of Lucinda Lawrence.
Lucinda Lawrence's diary offers a first-hand look at the early attempts of Mexican soldiers to take a cannon from the Texans in her home town of Gonzales; the growing tensions between the two sides; and the tragedies of Goliad, the Runaway Scrape, and the Battle of the Alamo. The diary is a blend of historical events and daily life in Texas of 1836. Talk of war and specific battles is mingled with descriptions of making lye soap, butchering hogs, and harvesting cotton. Familiar historical figures, from Davy Crockett and Jim Bowie to Sam Houston and Santa Anna, share the stage with Lucinda's fictional family.
Lucinda's brother Willis is certainly a hero as he crosses the line in the sand at the Alamo and gives his life in the fight for freedom. But Lucinda's parents are heroes as well. Mama and Papa were pioneers who left security behind to blaze a new life of possibilities for themselves and their family on the Texas frontier. The diary Sherry Garland has written is not about the glory of war. It is, rather, a story about dreams, courage, freedom, and determination.
"The land is so unspoiled and beautiful — sometimes my heart fills up with so much joy and freedom, I have to whoop and run across the prairie like a wild mustang. I pray we never, never leave this place." The unspoiled woodlands and rolling prairies of Gonzales, Texas, described by thirteen-year-old Lucinda Lawrence in her birthday diary, are part of the Mexican Republic and Lucinda's home. When she writes those words on Thursday, September 17, 1835, Lucinda is unaware of the hardships and grief about to befall her family and the land she loves—changes that will jolt her comfortable existence and scar her unspoiled prairie.
Within days of her birthday, Lucinda realizes that dangerous times are at hand. Lucinda's papa and his friends begin discussing the explosive situation Texan settlers have created by resisting the Mexican government's orders. After overhearing her father's declaration that the "dern fool agitators are gonna get us all kilt," Cinda writes in her journal that "papa's words chilled my soul; even now I cannot get them out of my mind."
Famous and not-so famous Texans ride, shoot, argue, and march across the pages of Lucinda Lawrence's diary. Even David Crockett plays his fiddle as he and the Lawrence family travel toward San Antonio. Lucinda is dazzled by Crockett's charm: "Mr. Crockett told me I had the prettiest red hair he'd ever seen. Maybe he was joshing, but I will never forget him as long as I live." Lucinda Lawrence's chronicle of the Texan army's victories and defeats at Goliad, the Alamo, and the San Jacinto River come alive as she prays and worries about her brothers, her uncles, her friends, and her father-all the men and boys who are involved in Texas's fight for independence from Mexico. Some of the most stirring words in Lucinda's journal recount the final battle: "The Texans charged the Mexican troops while they were having an afternoon siesta. Our boys shouted, 'Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad!' and their ardor won the victory." As word of the victory spreads through the civilian campsites, Mrs. Lawrence turns her wagon toward home and proclaims, "We've put too much blood and tears in this Texas soil to turn back now."
Thinking About the Book
- The Lawrence family is made up of six carefully developed characters. What one word would you use to describe each of the Lawrences: Papa, Mama, Willis, Lucinda, Lemuel, and Green? Explain your choices.
- Why is A Line in the Sand: The Alamo Diary of Lucinda Lawrence set in Gonzales, Texas?
- Early on in Lucinda's diary, Papa and Willis disagree over whether or not the Texans should fight the Mexican Army. What were the reasons for and against the war?
- On December 11, Mrs. Lawrence says, "It's a sin to take pleasure in the death of any human, be he friend or foe" and Lucinda poses a question in her diary: "I wonder if she would say the same if Willis had been killed?" How would you feel if one of your relatives had been killed in a war? If you were interviewing victims of violence and told them what Mrs. Lawrence said, do you think they would agree?
- Many of the Spanish words Lucinda uses are still part of our vocabulary, even though we live in the United States and not Mexico. Do you know the meaning of these words? Are they part of your everyday language?
Student Activities
- Some of the Dear America books were made into movies. If you had a chance to be a director and choose any actor or actress to play in the film version of A Line in the Sand: the Alamo Diary of Lucinda Lawrence, who would you select to play each of the major characters? Why?
- Lucinda and her best friend Mittie are very different. What do they have in common? Are you and your best friend different from each other? Make a fishbone diagram to show the differences between Mittie and Lucinda and then do one for you and your best friend.
- Susanna Dickinson was a real person, who, with her daughter Angelina, survived the Battle of the Alamo. See what else you can find out about Susanna. A book you might enjoy on this subject is John Jakes's Susanna of the Alamo.
- Although there is much sadness in Lucinda's diary, she also records happy times. Re-read the story of the salty egg (November 18) and take a look at the author interview to see how Sherry Garland learned about this custom. Folklore is filled with such customs and beliefs. For example, it is said that you will dream of what your future husband looks like if you sleep with a mirror under your pillow.
Interview some of your relatives and see if they remember growing up hearing similar sayings and customs. Discussion Guide written by Richard F. Abrahamson, Ph.D., Professor of Literature for Children and Young Adults, University of Houston, Houston, Texas, and Linda M. Pavonetti, Ed.D., Assistant Professor, Oakland University, Department of Reading and Language Arts, Rochester, Michigan.
- Subjects:Social Studies, Changes and New Experiences, Family Life, Content Area Reading, Literature, Reading Comprehension, Literature Appreciation, Research Skills, Cities and States, Courage, Bravery, Heroism, Determination and Perseverance, Pioneers, Mexico, United States, Mexican and Mexican American, Historic Figures, Social Studies through Literature, Wars and Military, Friends and Friendship
- Skills:Reading Comprehension, Diagrams, Social Studies, Research Skills


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A comprehensive assessment system for working with underperforming studentsThis book describes a comprehensive assessment system especially appropriate for multilingual and "differentiated" classrooms with large numbers of underperforming students. Drawing from Multiple Intelligences theory, the approach is specifically aimed at helping teachers understand how each student learns and how best to tailor instruction to serve individual students' needs. Although the program makes use of conventional standardized tests and disability screenings, it places special importance on two approaches in particular: Student Portfolio Assessments and Personalized Learning Profiles.Provides detailed guidance and practical tools (including a DVD) for implementing successful portfolio and "profile" practices in the classroomIncludes real-world examples of model assessment programs from five schoolsExplains how to integrate assessment into the instructional process as well as how the portfolio program can be usedFormal profiles provide vital information about each student's cultural background, interests, strengths, and capabilities as well as their individual learning and language needs.
In Schools We Trustby Deborah Meier
We are in an era of radical distrust of public education. Increasingly, we turn to standardized tests and standardized curricula-now adopted by all fifty states-as our national surrogates for trust.Legendary school founder and reformer Deborah Meier believes fiercely that schools have to win our faith by showing they can do their job. But she argues just as fiercely that standardized testing is precisely the wrong way to that end. The tests themselves, she argues, cannot give the results they claim. And in the meantime, they undermine the kind of education we actually want.In this multilayered exploration of trust and schools, Meier critiques the ideology of testing and puts forward a different vision, forged in the success stories of small public schools she and her colleagues have created in Boston and New York. These nationally acclaimed schools are built, famously, around trusting teachers-and students and parents-to use their own judgment.Meier traces the enormous educational value of trust; the crucial and complicated trust between parents and teachers; how teachers need to become better judges of each others' work; how race and class complicate trust at all levels; and how we can begin to 'scale up' from the kinds of successes she has created.
Many Children Left Behindby Deborah Meier
Signed into law in 2002, the federal No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) promised to revolutionize American public education. Originally supported by a bipartisan coalition, it purports to improve public schools by enforcing a system of standards and accountability through high-stakes testing. Many people supported it originally, despite doubts, because of its promise especially to improve the way schools serve poor children. By making federal funding contingent on accepting a system of tests and sanctions, it is radically affecting the life of schools around the country.But, argue the authors of this citizen's guide to the most important political issue in education, far from improving public schools and increasing the ability of the system to serve poor and minority children, the law is doing exactly the opposite. Here some of our most prominent, respected voices in education-including school innovator Deborah Meier, education activist Alfie Kohn, and founder of the Coalition of Essential Schools Theodore R. Sizer-come together to show us how, point by point, NCLB undermines the things it claims to improve:* How NCLB punishes rather than helps poor and minority kids and their schools * How NCLB helps further an agenda of privatization and an attack on public schools * How the focus on testing and test preparation dumbs down classrooms * And they put forward a richly articulated vision of alternatives. Educators and parents around the country are feeling the harshly counterproductive effects of NCLB. This book is an essential guide to understanding what's wrong and where we should go from here. From the Trade Paperback edition.
Many Children Left Behind: How the No Child Left Behind Act Is Damaging Our Children and Our Schoolsby Deborah Meier George Wood
The No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act is counterproductive and destructive to the goal of improving public education in the United States, collectively argue the contributors of these six essays. They describe how the "test and punish" regime of the NCLB, because disabilities are strongly correlated with poverty, will further damage the ability of schools in poor communities to provide for their students as they fall behind in testing scores and are punished for it financially. They also explore how the NCLB can be considered a Trojan horse for school privatization and put forth an alternative agenda for school reform.
The Power of Their Ideasby Deborah Meier
Teaching the lessons of New York's most famous public school, Deborah Meier provides a widely acclaimed vision for the future of public education. With a new preface reflecting on the school's continuing success.From the Trade Paperback edition.
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Since its inception in 1988, Gold Crown Club International has been one of the industry's most generous loyalty programs, and one of few programs that is truly international, offering members the chance to earn and spend points at more than 4,000 hotels worldwide. It was the first loyalty program with customized offerings for NASCAR®, AAA / CAA members and Harley-Davidson® riders and enthusiasts. Today, the program has more than 8.5 million members.
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COLUMBUS -- The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (DRC) today announced changes in ownership and operation of five Ohio prisons designed to help improve staff and inmate safety, reduce daily operating expenses and reduce the state's long-term budget costs. Altogether, the changes are expected to provide an estimated $13 million in annual savings and 702 additional beds throughout Ohio's prison system to help ease overcrowding.
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· The Lake Erie Correctional Institution in Ashtabula County will be sold to the Corrections Corporation of America for $72.7 million, which will also operate the prison. The company's operating costs will be 8 percent less than estimated state operational costs, generating a projected $3 million in annual savings for Ohio taxpayers compared to similar state facilities. In addition, the facility will add 304 prison beds;
· Marion County's North Central Correctional Institution (NCCI) and the vacant Marion Juvenile Correctional Facility will be operated by Management and Training Corporation for 6 percent less than estimated state operational costs, generating a $3 million projected annual savings. Reopening the vacant Marion juvenile facility, converting it to an adult prison and combining it with NCCI will provide 398 new beds.
· The North Coast Correctional Treatment Facility in Lorain County, currently operated by Management Training Corporation, will become a state operation and be merged with the state-operated Grafton Correctional Institution. The merger will provide an estimated savings of more than $7 million.
"The safety of prison staff and effective rehabilitative programs are the top priority," said DRC Director Gary Mohr. "Reducing our costs and bringing in new innovative management allows us to better achieve those priorities. Ohio taxpayers were well served by the input of the more than 30 officials who participated in writing the request for proposals, and the seven-member team, from three state agencies, who managed this evaluation and selection process. Our prisons will now provide the taxpayers a greater value, while remaining safe for the communities in which they are located."
The recently-passed state budget authorized the administration to sell six prisons to private operators for a projected $75 million in revenue: $50 million for five DRC facilities and $25 million for a Department of Youth Services facility. Based on the proposals DRC received, officials decided it was not in Ohio taxpayers' best interest to sell additional prisons at this time. Officials determined DRC's budget needs could be effectively met by selling the Lake Erie Correctional Institution, privatizing the Marion Correctional Complex, and reorganizing the Grafton facilities under public management.
Ohio law requires privately run prisons to yield at least a five percent annual savings over the cost of similar publicly run facilities. The announced agreements of 8 percent annual savings at Lake Erie and 6 percent annual savings in Marion exceed this legal requirement.
Privately operated facilities are subject to the same high level of training and standards as state-operated prisons. Private operators are required to staff the same security posts as comparable state facilities, and they must train their staff alongside state correctional employees at the operators' expense.
Bids were received from CCA, MTC and GEO Group. The state's bid evaluation and award team consisted of officials from DRC, the Department of Administrative Services and Office of Budget and Management. The team operated under state laws and guidelines mandated under the "competitive sealed proposal" process. Under the law, vendor proposals, scoring evaluations and other documentation cannot be released until a contract is awarded. All records are now available for release upon request with the Department of Administrative Services. Mohr previously worked for CCA and was excluded from the process entirely.


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So we haven't done one of these in a while. Today, I was thinking of all the cool decorative things we used to buy in Mexico… you know when nobody really thought it was dangerous to cross the border and all. Now, it feels like that was ages ago! *sigh* But rather than get upset about the way things were, why not bring a little piece of Mexico home. That's what we've always done anyway. For years I was a huge collector of even the ugliest artesanias. Somehow though when we moved in together all of them seemed to slowly disappear, one by one?? Hmmm… anyway, I'd say this small collection of pictures is definitely the beginning of something new. Read More
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Despite the cool leather of the prime cabrio, nothing feels better than old-school wind in your hair. Especially as you escape the concrete jungle on a trip to Cold Spring, where you'll find some of the best hiking trails in the northeast.
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We're taking a fleet of smarts, including the brand new 2017 cabrio, to a city near you. Stop by to check out the cars, take a test drive on the smart obstacle course, and earn a complimentary $20 gift card.[2]
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