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I want to thank Montpeliers school board for standing up for the democratic electoral process. It took seriously its responsibility to the voters who turned out on Town Meeting Day and chose not to pursue an undemocratic path, actively sought by some members of our community, to thwart the peoples will by simply resubmitting the rejected school budget.
The board showed fortitude in proceeding with $158,000 in cuts against a vocal opposition.
But in a $17 million budget, these are token cuts, not the significant reductions needed to make public education sustainable for the long term.
Moreover, the compromise, which the chairwoman called a pretty fair place to end up, really is not.
There is no equivalency between a meeting, even a large one with scores of speaker-advocates, and a regular vote. Partly, its about numbers: 2,341 voters cast ballots on the school budget, giving far greater weight to those results as a public opinion indicator. And partly its atmospherics. Voters cast their ballots quietly without political fanfare, protected by statute against polling-place electioneering. How they vote is no ones business. They need not defend, nor even explain, their views. Speakers at public meetings expose themselves to criticism and disagreement that can intimidate. An active voter may become a passive participant at a public meeting. I ask: Which scenario is more likely accurately to gauge public opinion?
So I find the compromise inappropriately lopsided in favor of the few who spoke loudly against the many who silently gave their views at the polls.
To be clear, it is better to pay less rather than more in property taxes. The reduction by a few percentage points will be helpful and encouraging to many in the short term. But we need to do better in the long term.
I will be looking for hopeful signs that next years budget process, and its outcome, will be different. Meanwhile, I intend to vote no on April 15.
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Business owners throughout the western suburbs generously support North Central College with donations of everything from restaurant meals to technology wiring and consulting, printing and photography. The bottom line: In-kind donations of goods and services surpass $360,000 annually. But beyond dollars, the College's suppliers share a commitment to preparing young people for the future and gladly respond to tight deadlines, requests for visionary consulting—even the need to work on a holiday.
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A business relationship that spans 15 years between North Central College and Shane Beard, owner of Fastsigns in Naperville, dates back to a simple request of Beard for a banner to promote Boy Scout popcorn sales.
"A Scout mom asked for a generous and deep discount and since I had boys in Scouts at the time, I was soft-hearted," he says. "The next thing I know, there's a line of orders out the door from people she had talked to. I didn't do it for a profit but it was the right thing to do."
That philosophy underlies Beard's generous in-kind work for the College, which adds up to thousands of dollars in donations annually. He has become the go-to business owner for projects that include building signage, banners of all sizes and posters. Beard provided all the interior signs for the Res/Rec Center, and among his favorite projects are the displays he printed and installed on the first- and second-floor lobbies about the College's athletic history. The 13-foot by 34-foot banners that adorn the outside of Res/Rec during Homecoming are also his creation. In April, Beard was working on ways to decorate the inside of Res/Rec for Commencement. "It's going to be stunning," he says.
"I like to help solve problems," Beard says. "I'll suggest something inexpensive if I can. If you don't get a return on that project, you will on the next one."
Beard serves on the College's Board of Trustee Associates and he's spoken to North Central business students on campus about franchise ownership and entrepreneurship. He first worked on signage for the Old Main renovation in 1998 and realized that he and the College share a similar philosophy. "I feel that I'm giving back to the next generation," he explains. "If my work helps with fundraising or other activities, all the better."
Cooking for 100 on Thanksgiving
Tim and Tom Belgio, co-owners of Belgio's Catering in Naperville, served up quite a Thanksgiving feast last November. They used their holiday to take on the job of feeding the Cardinal football team when the playoff schedule required the players to stay on campus. "We figure 12 ounces of turkey per person instead of the usual four to six," says Tim Belgio. "With sides and bread and butter, that's a pound of food per person."
A few years after establishing their business in 2000, the brothers started to look for ways they could serve the needs of the College. In 2004, Belgio's started operating the concession stands in Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium for all events, whether sponsored by the College or an outside organization. Belgio's is also on hand for the annual International Festival and in the alumni tent behind the end zone at home football games. "We get involved when it's appropriate, when there's a void we can fill," Belgio says.
The owners will often become sponsors of events through generous donations of food, services and/or equipment, and they prefer to build goodwill and gain visibility in this way rather than buying advertising. They'll offer in-kind donations of beverages and food to North Central events that result in fundraising for the senior class gift, for example, or Relay For Life. "Students graduate and go into the workforce and if they need catering in the future, we hope they had a good experience with us," says Belgio.
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When you walk into a tavern in a small fishing town, you generally see bad taxidermy.
At most gun, archery or tackle retailers you'll see good taxidermy.
Matt Kapraun works to be a step above all of those.
A lifelong Harvard resident, the 32-year old Kapraun has been a taxidermist for ten years. Kapraun graduated with a degree in geology from Augustana but the job outlook was limited. Someone mentioned taxidermy to him and it appealed to his fondness for museum-quality exhibitions and the desire to own his own business. He attended a general taxidermy school and was on his way.
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"It wasn't very good," Kapraun said. "I ended up having to re-do it."
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Kapraun admits to not being very artistic through his school years.
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On a bird or game, the feathers or fur has to be arranged properly, the hair patterns perfect.
"For animals, I like to mount them is a natural habitat setting," Kapraun said. "Getting the habitat to be correct is almost harder than doing the animal itself. I am going to be doing a couple of mounts from New Zealand. The habitat there is totally unique and I've never created anything like it before. It will be a challenge. The best mounts are the most lifelike."
At the Rosemont outdoor show a couple years back, Kapraun had a large booth filled with his work. When people turned the corner to find Matt's mounts staring at them, he heard plenty of positive feedback.
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These programs are free for the public. All programs will involve some outside time (weather permitting). So, dress in clothing that can get dirty and is comfortable. Parents and/or guardians should stay with the kids while at the refuge. For more information, contact Aransas NWR at 361-286-3559.
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Local car and truck sales this summer show some brands selling better than others.
Domestic car sales are up and light truck sales are surging but some imports are doing less well and sales of hybrids and electric vehicles are not a significant factor.
The Vermont Auto Outlook report, provided by the Vermont Automobile Dealers Association, which tracks vehicle sales statewide with data through June shows that for May and June all new vehicles sold were up 4.7 percent from 2012. However, new car sales were actually down 2.6 percent for that period while light truck sales were up 11.2 percent.
The Big Three Detroit car manufacturers, Ford, GM and Chrysler, were up 7.7 percent, European cars were up .9 percent, Japanese cars grew 6 percent while Korean cars dropped 15.5 percent in sales over the same period a year ago.
The brand with the largest growth in registrations in the state in June was the Dodge Ram truck up 30 percent. Dodge vehicle sales were up 23 percent, Buick was up 22 percent and BMW was up 15 percent. Chevrolet saw a 1 percent sales decline while Jeep sales were off 8 percent and Kia dropped by 28 percent in sales. Hybrid and electric vehicles continue to garner less than 5 percent of the market.
Marilyn Miller at VADA categorized the current sales climate as "an interesting market."
She said sales growth was due to increased credit availability. She was pleased that "the domestic auto makers are showing an increase in enthusiasm. People are paying attention to fuel economy, engine size and performance."
A survey of local dealers shows a wide variety of views on this summer's sales performance.
Mike Gosselin at Cody Chevrolet categorized sales this summer as "very good, excellent." He said sales are better than last year and he estimated his figures were up "by 15 (percent) to 20 percent."
At Cody half-ton truck sales are "our bread and butter," said Gosselin, but cars were also selling better than last year. He said gas mileage is still important for those considering a purchase and he sees some buyers "trading trucks for cars or better gas mileage cars."
In the used vehicle department used truck sales were "solid." The growth in sales, said Gosselin, was due to consumers feeling better about the economy and their job security.
Jack Castellaneta at Formula Nissan and Formula Ford was less enthusiastic about sales this summer. He said the sales season was, "OK, not great," in both his stores. He does not feel the growth in the economy had caught up with Vermont. He was concerned that his dealership was losing sales to out-of-state dealers in New Hampshire and the Boston area. What was not selling at the Nissan store was big trucks. However, on the Ford side of business the F150 truck was the best seller. Also the Ford Escape crossover, followed by the Focus and Fusion, were doing well in sales.
Town and Country Honda sales manager Eric Bashaw said, "We're having a very good summer and are ahead of last year." He attributed the growth to "changes in advertising with more aggressive use of the Internet."
John Henning at Twin City Subaru was upbeat as sales were "very, very brisk." He said his sales team "set store records in May and June," with more than 100 vehicles sold each month.
This is an improvement over 2012. "The market is jelling and we can tell from our Internet traffic." Buyers, said Henning, are replacing vehicles that they kept longer than normal due to the economy, and with a stabilized economic outlook sales are up.
"The rate of people replacing their cars is in fast forward right now," said Henning.
Sales were not as expected at Capitol City Auto mart, where Kia sales were "a little slow," according to sales manager Doug Rice. Kia sales generally grow when gas prices surge but gas prices until recently had been dropping or stable, hurting Kia sales. "We get a spike in business when gas goes up," he said. Sales here were on par with last year.
Sales are "pretty good," according to Mitchell Jay at Midstate Dodge and Hyundai. However, sales growth was not quite as strong as last year. The Hyundai brand was up 2 percent nationally and sales here are flat. Jay said he is competing with domestic brands offering rebates of $2,000 to $3,500 on cars.
His Dodge brand saw sales growth rising in double digits, which he attributes to rebates, offered by Dodge.
The trends at Midstate include selling more cars while large pickup sales are flat. Jay sees "an uptick in small vehicles, however gas mileage is not a primary issue like it was last year and earlier." What he does not see is "much demand for hybrids," which he attributes to their higher initial cost.
Mark Provost at Walker Mazda Volkswagen reports sales that are "very strong," and "a little bit better than last year." He categorized this summer as "a strong car sales season."
Provost said his customers are fuel efficiency conscious and his Volkswagen line with diesel engines are strong sellers, getting 43 mpg as a medium-sized vehicle.
"We're up 21 percent for the full year and May through July have been very good, pacing a strong — possibly record — July," said Dave Birmingham, who owns both Twin City Subaru and 802 Toyota Scion. He said after the down years following 2008 "It's nice to be getting back to the normal state of business."
If there are sales trends one is the way sales follow prices at the pump. With a predicted rise in gas prices he expects to see growth in sales of the hybrid Prius. He is also surprised at the strong truck sales.
Birmingham categorized this year as "a buyer's market" with pent up demand, the oldest fleet of cars on the road for 25 years, and a shortage of supply due to problems delivering Japanese brands. He also sees the fewest used cars on the market in 15 years, and low interest rates. This provides, he said, "a lot of competition for the consumer."
Miller at VADA said the generally good sales climate is an indication that "the economy is improving somewhat and central Vermonters are feeling more confident so they will go out and invest in a new vehicle."
As in any economic downturn — and the recent recession was a particularly difficult time — Miller said people hold their cars a long time and now "there has been a rebound."
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text: It sounds like your baby has a strong urge to suck and needs to comfort nurse quite a bit. I know it can be tiring but do try your best to allow him to meet all of his sucking (and nutritional) needs directly at the breast. I don't recall if you mentioned if you are co-sleeping or not but if you aren't, perhaps give it a try. Most mom's can sleep while baby suckles at the breast. And even if you can't sleep soundly, you can at least get some rest. I'd just caution that you co-sleep safely (no alcohol or drugs, no heavy blankets...etc).It seems at 6:30 pm like clockwork he wants to nurse continually until morning. Everytime I put him down at night he cries and roots like he's still hungry


text: Last week Skiing Mag descended on Snowbird, Utah, for an intense week of ski testing. We brought in a squad of testers from around the country that consisted of ski patrollers, ski shop managers, PSIA instructors, and pro skiers and set up shop in Snowbird's venerable Cliff Lodge for a rigorous routine of ski, eat, après, and repeat. This year, manufactures brought 149 different skis (96 unisex and 53 women's) for our testers to put through the paces. By weeks end, the test team logged a collective 2,437,560 vertical feet—the horizontal equivalent of skiing from Salt Lake City to Vegas—and recorded all the on-the-snow data that will be used for the ski reviews in next season's Gear Guide. Their work will find you the best skis to buy next season. Here's some photographic evidence of how it all went down.


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3DS colours limited by western retail approach
Nintendo of America boss Reggie Fils-Aime has blamed North American retail practices for the relative lack of variety in 3DS and 3DS XL colours.
Nintendo's anti-used games policy: make games people don't trade
If game makers feel used game sales are eating into their profit margins maybe they should think about making games people want to keep, Nintendo of America boss Reggie Fils-Aime reasons.
Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze: Retro Studios explains why it opted for sequel
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze developer Retro Studios has explained to Nintendo's Reggie Fils-Aime why it decided to make a sequel to Donkey Kong Country Returns. Basically, they reckon there's a lot more cool stuff they can do.
Mario Kart 8, Super Mario 3D World, more playable at Best Buy
Nintendo has revealed the games which will be playable Best Buy stores in North America this week.
Nintendo issues friendly reminder for Nintendo Direct E3, Reggie says hi
Nintendo has issued a friendly reminder for its Nintendo Direct E3 session on June 11, and it has also released a video of NoA president Reggie Fils-Aime "welcoming" folks to E3. The sessions takes place at 7.00am PT/10.00am ET/3.00pm UK.
Nintendo E3 teaser promises "lots of action"
Nintendo of America boss Reggie Fils-Aime has promsied an action-packed series of videos from E3 2013, published directly to Nintendo's YouTube channel.
Nintendo to host event at E3 2013 booth
Nintendo won't be holding a press conference at E3 2013, but it will be bringing press to a special event hosted by Shigeru Miyamoto and Nintendo of America boss Reggie Fils-Aime.
3DS physical and digital game sales up 55% over 2011
NOA president Reggie Fils-Aime has said 3DS game sales have surpassed 20 million units in the US, and those figures are just for physical sales.
Nintendo TVii launch heralds first ever "Reggie Asks"
Nintendo TVii has launched in North America, which is extremely interesting and important, but oh my gosh Reggie Asks.
Wii U day-one patch to be pre-installed on consoles from early 2013
Wii U's day-one patch is rather hefty, coming in at at around the 1GB according to sources. However, Nintendo of America head Reggie Fils-Aime has confirmed that the update will ship with consoles at some point in early 2013.
Wii Mini: original console 'isn't quite dead yet', says Pachter
Wii Mini is a very real console that is launching on December 7th, according to the Canadian arm of Best Buy. Some are sitting back in sheer bamboozlement at why Nintendo would want to release another Wii model with Wii U already out Stateside. Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter told VG247 that the reason is […]
Wii U: "Our competitors need to react to what we're doing", says Reggie
Wii U is innovating while platform holders like Sony and Microsoft are chasing faster processors and prettier pictures, Nintendo of America head Reggie Fils-Aime has claimed in a new interview. The exec feels that Nintendo's competitiors need to act fast if they're going to keep up.
Wii U: Nintendo shifts 400,000 consoles in U.S. launch week
Nintendo managed to sell 400,000 Wii U consoles across America last week, marking an impressive launch week for the company's latest hardware. Nintendo of American head Reggie Fils-Aime has revealed more stats in a new interview. Check them out below.
Fils-Aime: third-party games look "dramatically better" on Wii U
Nintendo of America boss Reggis Fils-Aime has said the Wii U is graphically superior to other current-gen systems.
Wii U profitable with just one game purchase, says Fils-aime
Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime has said the purchase of just one game negates the loss Nintendo makes on each Wii U console.
Wii U sold out Stateside? Not for long, says Reggie
Wii U sales have led to a shortage of stock in the US, several sources claim, but Nintendo of America head Reggie Fils-Aime has confirmed in a new TV interview that stock levels will be replenished by Black Friday, and again for Christmas. Check out the clip below.
Fils-Aime: Nintendo fan recognition is "very gratifying"
Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime says he didn't expect to become such a public face for the company.
Wii U: Fils-Aime predicts families will use TVii at least once a day
Nintendo of America head Reggie Fils-Aime has explained why he feels Wii U's TV service TVii will be used by every family member at least once a day, stating that it will compete with regular TV services for your attention.
Fils-Aime: Nintendo has "always been an entertainment company"
Nintendo might be a little bit late to the connected media centre party, but Nintendo of America boss Reggie Fils-Aime believes the company has always been moving in this direction.
Reggie Fils-Aime explains why Miiverse is Wii U's 'killer app'
Wii U's social messaging system Miiverse has been called the console's "key differentiator", and is the feature that sets it apart from other consoles. The Nintendo America head has also stressed that people will need to change their way of thinking to understand it.
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Wii Mini: original console 'isn't quite dead yet', says Pachter
Wii U: "Our competitors need to react to what we're doing", says Reggie
Fils-Aime: third-party games look "dramatically better" on Wii U
Wii U profitable with just one game purchase, says Fils-aime
Wii U: Fils-Aime predicts families will use TVii at least once a day
Fils-Aime: Nintendo has "always been an entertainment company"
Reggie Fils-Aime explains why Miiverse is Wii U's 'killer app'
Wii U launch window: 'more games yet to be revealed', says Reggie
Wii U: Reggie would 'love to see Gamecube games on Virtual Console'
Wii U GamePad 'not a tablet, its a two-screen experience' – Reggie
Nintendo doesn't feel Mario IP is overexposed, is "highly cognizant" of every release
Wii U price: 'We think $299 is really strong value' – Fils-Aime
'Nintendo isn't abandoning original Wii' – Reggie details plans
Wii U to launch November 18 in North America, has expandable memory
European Nintendo Direct conference to be held Thursday, September 13
Nintendo may announce Wii U release date during press event on September 13
Watch Reggie Fils-Aime turn Jimmy Fallon into a zombie with ZombiU
eShop offerings to include titles such as Epic Mickey, New Super Mario 2
Fils-Aime: Multi touch "just feels unwieldy" with Wii U Game Pad
Retro Studios "hard at work", no announce planned for some time
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Clearly, I can not see the fat in the milk that my daughter simply nurses, but I pump three times a day for the local milk bank due to a pretty large excess supply. Well, when I was at work last spring, another teacher was pumping as well. Her baby was two weeks older than mine. We both were storing in the same fridge, and I noticed then that my milk had significantly more fat or cream on the top. At the time I did not think much of it. This summer, on occasion, I have to be away from my baby, and I put the milk in the fridge from the day before like any other normal person. There seems to be even more fat now than there was then. Is there a question here- yes.
1. How much fat is normal- I know it changes from person to person, but last week, I pumped 4 oz into a bottle that I forgot to put in the fridge. It sat on the stand by the TV until late that night. By then, an entire ounce of fat had floated to the top. And, that has been pretty typical of the milk that I put in the fridge.
2. Could this excess fat be contributing to my clogged milk ducts? If my daughter does not empty my right breast, it is very easy for me to get a clogged milk duct. I can go from zero to raquet ball sized lump in five or so hours. I usually can drain it within twelve hours, but it is painful, and just plain irritating.
3. Is it possible to have too much fat in your milk, and if so, are there any things I can do to help myself with this?
Thanks for your help.


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Chicago –The Illinois State Board of Education must have a single-credential special education certification system ready by July 1, so that schools will be able to comply with the new system this fall, Federal Judge Robert Gettleman ordered Monday.
Judge Gettleman directed the State Board to file new transition rules by May 21 supporting such a single-credential system. Gettleman is overseeing implementation of the new certification system as part of the 1992 Corey H. lawsuit.
Gettleman's order Monday followed his denial of the State Board's motion to let the parties to the Corey H. lawsuit consider an alternative proposal that would have created a dual-credential special education certification system.
"We truly felt that the two-credential proposal was the best possible answer to all of the concerns raised by the Corey H. litigation," said State Superintendent of Education Glenn W. McGee.
"It would have most effectively met the needs of students for both individualized instruction and placement in a least-restrictive environment," he said.
"And it would have helped teachers -- the people who will actually be working with our children -- by giving them the flexibility they need to give all of our students the education they need and deserve," McGee said.
The State Board suggested the two-credential system two weeks ago. The proposal came after hundreds of special education teachers, administrators and parents of special education children, speaking at a series of statewide public hearings, said a single-credential certification would be overly broad, worsen the shortage of special education teachers and ultimately harm special education students
The proposed dual-credential system would have more closely matched teachers' skills to students' special education needs than the proposed single-credential system.
Teachers working with students whose needs require fewer adaptations to the general curriculum would have received one kind of endorsement on their teaching certificates.
Another endorsement would have been created for teachers working with children needing more significant modifications to the general education curriculum and/or more individualized instruction, including skills for promoting their independence.
A significant amount of research says that special-needs students usually have more than one disability and are better served by teachers able to address a range of challenges.
The proposed two-credential system would have replaced the "Learning Behavior Specialist I (LBS-1)."
Gettleman on Monday ordered the State Board to file paperwork supporting a single-credential, ("LBS-1"-like) special education system consistent with the content-area standards that the judge approved February 27, 2001.
The Corey H. lawsuit, filed in federal court in May 1992, alleged that both the Chicago Public School system and the State Board failed to ensure that disabled students were properly placed in the "least restrictive environment" as federal special education law requires.
The Chicago Public Schools settled their portion of the lawsuit immediately before trial. The State Board went to trial in October 1997, and the court ruled in favor of the plaintiffs in February 1998.


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by Fay Garner, Public Affairs Specialist, NRCS, Auburn, AL
Kathy Gotcher (NRCS District Conservationist in Lawrence County, Alabama), and her family received two top honors in less than a year.
On March 19, 2013, Kathy and her husband, Henry, joined 22 new inductees into the Alabama 4-H Wall of Fame. At the Awards Banquet at the Alabama 4-H Youth Development Center in Columbiana, the Gotchers received the Colbert County 4-H Volunteer award. This award honors individuals and organizations who have made a significant impact on the 4-H and Youth Development program, its members and leaders.
The 4-H Club Foundation, Inc. and Alabama 4-H honors, remembers and pays tribute to those who have influenced the lives of Alabama youth by their commitment "To Make the Best Better."
In November 2012, Kathy and her family received another honor, the 2012 Colbert County Extension "Farm Family of the Year Award."
To understand the Gotchers deep agricultural roots and their commitment to resource conservation is to know a bit of their family history.
Kathy grew up on a row crop and cattle farm. Her parents grew cotton, corn, soybeans, and wheat, and raised cattle.
She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture Communications from Mississippi State University in 1984. She and Henry were married in 1985. He was an Auburn University graduate (1979) with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agronomy.
The same month of their marriage, they applied for and received a loan from Farmers Home Administration to purchase 50 acres to start a row crop operation. As an early Christmas present that same year, Kathy said that Henry bought her 12 cows. This was the beginning of their cattle operation.
The next year they purchased 10 adjoining acres and moved in a mobile home. They later built a house on the spot where they still live today raising their three sons, Will (22), Ben (19) and Marc (16).
Kathy started working for NRCS in 1987 when it was still the Soil Conservation Service. She progressed through the ranks from Soil Conservation Technician in Colbert County (1987-1989), Soil Conservationist in Lauderdale County (1989-1991), Resource Conservationist for the North Team in Decatur Alabama (1991-1994), District Conservationist in Colbert County (1994-2007), and currently, District Conservationist in Lawrence County.
She said, "I like working for NRCS because I am able to get out in the county and meet some really good people who have the same goal as I do – to protect our natural resources, now and for future generations. I am also able to help educate youth to respect and preserve our natural resources through local environmental education programs.
The Gotchers decided to stop row cropping in 1990, and Henry went to work for a construction company. They still maintain their cattle operation and cut and bale their own hay.
Kathy and her family have a deep love for the land and enjoy being outdoors. They especially like hunting and fishing. In 2007, the Gotchers bought an additional 200 acres so the boys would have a place of their own to enjoy their hobbies. The land has two large ponds stocked with fish. They spend weekends in a cabin they built there. Kathy said, "The cabin is run solely on solar power and we collect the roof run-off for water."
Even though Henry and Kathy received the most recent award, the whole family is very involved in 4-H. Kathy said that since the three boys were old enough to attend the meetings they have worked hard and have made their mark in the organization. All three have served on the Regional 4-H Advisory Council and have held various officer positions in the local 4-H County Council. They volunteered lots of hours for various activities including church events.
Will placed third in the tractor driving contest at the National 4-H Engineering and Science Event at Perdue University. He has won several local and state 4-H events. He graduated from Mississippi State University in December 2012 with a degree in Agriculture Engineering, Technology, and Business with an emphasis on Precision Agriculture. He is currently working for Tri-Green Equipment (a local John Deere dealership) as their Integrated Solutions Consultant for North Alabama.
Ben placed fourth in the tractor driving contest at the National 4-H Engineering and Science Event at Perdue University and he has also won several local and state 4-H events.
Their youngest son, Marc, is following in his brother's footsteps and is also involved in 4-H. He has won first place at the State 4-H tractor driving and wood working contests.
Kathy said, "Henry and I believe that if you keep your children involved in programs such as 4-H, it will give them the knowledge and guidance to develop their leadership skills. Then they will become successful at whatever they are doing."
It is evident that this philosophy applies to adults also, hence Kathy's and Henry's induction into the 2013 Alabama 4-H Wall of Fame and being named Farmer of the Year. It is obvious that the Gotchers have a love for the land and don't mind sharing it.
Dr. William Puckett, Alabama NRCS State Conservationist, said that, "We are proud to have Kathy as a member of our agency staff. I believe her hard work and family values add to her work ethic and help her achieve the NRCS conservation goals set for her county."
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For this, it is 4, Twin or double room and a sofa bed in the lounge. Each floor has been built in this area of research if the lapa santos to make your stay as pleasant as possible. Epure in a modern style , with furniture from 50 to 60 years. Each apartment consists of a lounge, kitchen, bathroom, and a bedroom. Bathroom all marble estremoz. Well equipped kitchen with plenty of storage. Everything is white, a very pure lines and noble materials. You 'll be ready in a very privileged area of Lisbon and away from any noise. Windows double glazing, in a quiet street.
This area is one of the embassies and is very protected, restaurants, at the bottom of the street, and the magnificent museum of ancient art a few meters. This area is also reputed to have resisted the earthquake of 1755. Breathtaking view of the floor. Santos soirees are very lively and a few steps from your apartment. Regarding transport, the bus you throw and the famous tram 28 to 100 METERS. Indeed it crosses from one end all the other al historic area. The nearest metro is rato, and you 're right next to the train station that goes to Cascais, cais of sodre. You also have the tram that takes you to Belem. You will find this home to your taste because of the calm and beauty environment in fact the buildings are maintained and challenged state . The night is very fashionable to Santos. The housing is completely new and extremely good quality. The decoration is done with taste and personality and finally the breathtaking view of the floor you will not be able to resist this haven of peace and refinement.
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We had rented a super fun but also super small flat through the good stinging together Wimdusysteem. Are you more than 1.80 then you bump your head repeatedly in this apartment. Owner Richard is busy and rents for income and I have hardly seen, let alone had time to call.'s Sights Do not let that stop you rent this flat is worth its money and its location but be warned of the dimensions, also in height.
Wij hadden een superleuk maar ook superkleine flat gehuurd via het goed in elkaar stekende Wimdusysteem. Ben je langer dan 1.80 dan stoot je meermaals je hoofd in deze flat. Eigenaar Richard is druk bezet en verhuurt voor inkomsten en heb ik dus nauwelijks gezien, laat staan dat hij tijd had om je de bezienswaardigheden van de stad te noemen. Laat dat je niet weerhouden om deze flat te huren, is zijn geld en zijn ligging waard maar wees gewaarschuwd voor de afmetingen, ook in de hoogte.
We had a really nice stay at this apartment. The situation was perfect at Ipanema, close to the beach and restaurants and felt really safe. 24h open secuirty every day. The apatment didn´t have WiFi but internet cabel so keep in mind to bring a computer if you´re in need of internet. Of course the place looked better on the pictures than in reality but it was clean. Quite noisy due to large busy street outside the bedrooms. Overall everything worked out really well!
This appartement is really nice, it has a great location in a area with a lot og restaurants and bars, but without noise during the night. It is really cozy and has a really nice patio with room to dine. The host, richard, is really nice and helpfull. We will definetely recommend this appartement:)
Excelente zona envolvente (imensas zonas verdes, praias a uns minutos de carro), a Old Village é acolhedora, a casa confortável e tranquila.
Excellent surroundings (lot's of green areas, the beach is a few minutes away by car), the Old Village is welcoming and cozy, the house is comfortable and peaceful.
Very nice apartment situated near villamoura in a conglomerate of beatiful houses with 3 swimming pool! Excellent!
Good position for go to beach, And for Explore the coast, in 45 minutes by car you can go to portimao, pranha And tres hormao...amazing place!!!
Richard very gentleman
We enjoyed our stay in Richard´s loft. The appartment was perfect and a good starting place for visiting Lissabon, because the appartment is in the middle of the town. The loft was well furnished and clean. We can recommend this loft.
Jos and Ineke, The Netherlands
Apartment symathique very pleasant and well located. Great welcome from Richard!
Appartement très symathique, agréable et bien situé. Super accueil de Richard!
The apartment was as ad: friendly and well located. Richard is a friendly and helpful, he received very well by making themselves available for anything that could serve us. I highly recommend it as an apartment that is as an owner.
L'appartamento era come da annuncio: accogliente e ben ubicato. Richard è una persona cordiale e disponibile, ci ha accolto egregiamente mettendosi a disposizione per tutto ciò che poteva servirci. Lo consiglio vivamente sia come appartamento che come proprietario.
Richard is a nice and helpful landlord. The apartment is. Middle of Bairro Alto with many small restaurants, cafes, bars and "mom and pop" stores Ideal to discover the city and around the corner is a beautiful place with wonderful views of the city and Castle of Sao Jorge. Unfortunately, in the apartment lacks a case for clothes, but it is decorated with care and detailed with antique furniture. We would hire them again. Hans
Richard ist ein netter und hilfsbereiter Vermieter. Die Wohnung ist mitten in Bairro Alto mit vielen kleinen Restaurants, Cafés, Bars und "Tante Emma" Läden. Ideal und die Stadt zu entdecken Um die Ecke ist ein schöner Platz mit wunderbarer Aussicht auf die Stadt und das Castelo de São Jorge. Leider fehlt in der Wohnung ein Schrank für die Kleidung, sie ist aber liebevoll und detailreich mit alten Möbeln eingerichtet. Wir würden sie nochmal mieten.
The property was fantastic, with beautiful decor and furniture. There was plenty of space for 3-4 people, and the bedrooms were particularly comfortable! It was lovely to sit outside on the terrace to enjoy breakfast in the mornings.
Richard was a great host and helpfully explained everything we needed to know about our stay. There are some great restaurants just a 5 minute walk away, and the number 28 tram stops just down the road, which takes you into the main centre of Lisbon in a few minutes.
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Three Reasons Why Being Derek Jeter Ain't Bad
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And don't even get me started on all the kinky Tiger stuff. If a man as famous and powerful as Tiger Woods wants me to sleep with his girlfriend, you bet I'm gonna do it.
Don't hate me. 'Cuz I'm right.
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And here I thought it was because Jeter was named SI Sportsman of the Year. Shows ya what I know!😉
As a girl, I really don't find Derek Jeter attractive (gasp!). I prefer David Wright. And not just because I'm a Mets fan. There's also Xavier Nady and Josh Thole that I prefer over Derek Jeter.
Greg — Nope. Totally wrong🙂
Metsgrrl — I'll take your word for it.
Juila — Me neither. I think you're missing the point😉
Matt — See! Now ya feel me!
I love it how this blog is called "Three Reasons Why Being Derek Jeter Ain't Bad"……. and immediately the ladies turn it into a "looks" topic.
And they say WE are the pervs……
I think "being Derek Jeter" must be the coolest job in the world. He's like the most popular guy in high school with the prettiest cheerleader girlfriend. The fact that he's a Yankee only enhances his appeal.
Mike — They're just as pervy as we are… we just don't hide it as well. LOL.
Jane — Truer words have not been said. The Yankee edge just puts him over the top!
hahahaha! Very funny😉
I'm with my fellow ladies Julia and Metsgurl up there and say i'm not much of a Jeter fan but he certainly is one of the most respected players in the game. I'm sure Minka is very happy😛
Those are some very good reasons. And none of them have to do with him being from Michigan.


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Judy Ranalli, vice president of the group, says that they plan to end sales on June 20 for their Coca-Cola fundraiser.
The group is selling prepaid 20-ounce bottles of Coke products (Coke, Diet Coke, Caffeine-Free Coke, Sprite, Minute Maid Lemonade, Dr Pepper, Barques Root Beer, along with Dasani water to name a few) for $21 a case, which comes out to about 88 cents each.
Ranalli said that all the money they raise will help fund scholarship money for next year along with other projects.
"We cover three counties, and we are trying to make it so that we can help the young man or woman going to school," she said.
The scholarship is open to youths seeking a law enforcement related degree.
This year's recipient was Adam Alvarado, who received $500.
They hope to expand the scholarship in the years to come; however, those details are still being worked.
Those who purchase products can pick them up at the depot pavilion on Saturday, June 28, from 1-4 p.m.
Order forms can be found at coastalbendcrimestoppers.com or come by the office at 210 E. Corpus Christi St. (the old library) Monday-Friday from 9-5 p.m.
Make check or money order to Coastal Bend Crime Stoppers; don't forget, your order forms also must be submitted, she said, so stock up for your Fourth of July celebration.
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Italians aren't the only ones who love pasta. This favorite is easy to cook and endlessly versatile… showcased perfectly in these 7 healthy recipes… Athenian Pasta PrimaveraThis Greek-inspired pasta dish features zucchini, bell pepper, peas, fresh mint and feta. Cherry tomatoes and chopped Kalamata olives also work well.Serves: 8 Preparation time: 30 minutesIngredients2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided1 medium onion, sliced1/2 teaspoon salt1 yellow bell pepper, sliced1 medium zucchini, trimmed, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced3 cloves garlic, minced1/2 cup dry white wineFreshly ground pepper to taste1 pound whole-wheat penne1-1/2 cups baby peas (if frozen, rinse under warm water and drain)1/2 cup packed fresh mint leaves, chopped3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (4 ounces)Preparation1. Put a large pot of water on to boil.2. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion begins to brown, 3-5 minutes.3. Add bell pepper and zucchini to the onion. Cook, stirring, until the vegetables are just beginning to soften, 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and continue cooking until fragrant, 1 minute more. Stir in wine and pepper; simmer until most of the wine has evaporated, 1-2 minutes.4. Meanwhile, cook penne in the boiling water according to the package directions, until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid. Return the pasta to the pot.5. Stir the reserved cooking liquid and the vegetables into the pasta along with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, peas, mint and feta.Enjoy!Nutrition FactsPer serving: 305 calories6 g fat (3 g sat, 3 g mono)13 mg cholesterol51 g carbohydrate10 g protein8 g fiber326 mg sodium236 mg potassiumNutrition Bonus: vitamin C (75% Daily Value)
Fettuccine with Shiitake Mushrooms & BasilEatingWell reader Sidra Goldman of Washington, D.C., contributed this fresh-tasting whole-wheat pasta recipe. Lemon zest accents the basil beautifully. Don't forget to use whole-wheat pasta here. Serves: 4 Preparation time: 20 minutes Ingredients2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil3 cloves garlic, minced2 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced (1-1/2 cups)2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest2 tablespoons lemon juice1/4 teaspoon salt, or to tasteFreshly ground pepper to taste8 ounces whole-wheat fettuccine or spaghetti1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (1 ounce)1/2 cup chopped fresh basil, dividedPreparation1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil for cooking pasta.2. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over low heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant but not browned, about 1 minute. Add mushrooms and increase heat to medium-high; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly browned, 4-5 minutes. Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Remove from the heat.3. Meanwhile, cook pasta, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 9-11 minutes or according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid.4. Add the pasta, the reserved cooking liquid, Parmesan and 1/4 cup basil to the mushrooms in the skillet; toss to coat well. Serve immediately, garnished with remaining basil.Enjoy!Nutrition FactsPer serving:311 calories11 g fat (3 g sat, 6 g mono)9 mg cholesterol44 g carbohydrate13 g protein8 g fiber307 mg sodiumNutrition Bonus: fiber (28% Daily Value), calcium (14% DV)
Florentine RavioliThe flavors of Italy are best expressed in simplicity: a dash of spices, a little oil and dinner's on the table in minutes – especially if you use frozen spinach and frozen ravioli or tortellini.Serves: 4Preparation time: 20 minutes Ingredients1 20-ounce package frozen cheese ravioli or tortellini (4 cups)6 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided4 cloves garlic, minced1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper1 16-ounce bag frozen chopped or whole-leaf spinach1/2 cup water1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheesePreparation1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil; cook ravioli (or tortellini) according to package directions.2. Meanwhile, heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add salt, crushed red pepper to taste, spinach and water. Cook, stirring frequently, until the spinach has thawed, wilted and heated through, 5-7 minutes. 3. Divide among 4 bowls, top with the pasta and drizzle 1 teaspoon of the remaining oil over each portion. Serve immediately with a sprinkle of Parmesan.Enjoy!Nutrition FactsPer serving: 277 calories13 g fat (4 g sat, 7 g mono)25 mg cholesterol28 g carbohydrate14 g protein6 g fiber654 mg sodium706 mg potassiumNutrition Bonus: vitamin A (270% Daily Value), vitamin C (50% DV), folate (44% DV), calcium (35% DV), potassium (20% DV)
No-Bake Macaroni & CheeseNot only is this ultra-creamy version of mac-and-cheese nearly as fast as the boxed variety, but your family will be able to pronounce every ingredient. If they aren't broccoli fans, substitute a frozen vegetable of your choice.Serves: 4 Preparation time: 25 minutes Ingredients8 ounces whole-wheat elbow noodles (2 cups)1 10-ounce package frozen chopped broccoli1-3/4 cups low-fat milk, divided3 tablespoons flour1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper3/4 cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese1 teaspoon Dijon mustardPreparation1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta for 4 minutes. Add frozen broccoli and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the pasta and broccoli are just tender, 4-5 minutes more.2. Meanwhile, heat 1-1/2 cups milk in another large pot over medium-high heat until just simmering. Whisk the remaining 1/4 cup milk, flour, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a small bowl until combined. Add the flour mixture to the simmering milk; return to a simmer and cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture is thickened, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in Cheddar, Parmesan and mustard until the cheese is melted.3. Drain the pasta and broccoli and add to the cheese sauce. Return to the heat and cook, stirring, over medium-low heat, until heated through, about 1 minute.Enjoy!Nutrition FactsPer serving: 412 calories13 g fat (7 g sat, 1 g mono)37 mg cholesterol56 g carbohydrate22 g protein7 g fiber640 mg sodium236 mg potassiumNutrition Bonus: vitamin C (70% Daily Value), calcium (40% DV), fiber (27% DV), vitamin A (25% DV), magnesium (16% DV)
Tuna PomodoroInspired by the Italian dish spaghetti al tonno e pomodoro, this quick and healthy pasta became a staff favorite at the EatingWell kitchen. If you keep canned tuna and whole-wheat pasta on hand, you'll do what we did: Return to this quick meal again and again.Serves: 4Preparation time: 25 minutes Ingredients8 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil1 tablespoon minced garlic2 anchovies, minced (optional)1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper, or to taste1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes1 6-ounce can chunk light tuna, drained and flaked2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basilPreparation1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook spaghetti, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 9-11 minutes or according to package directions. Drain.2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add anchovies (if using) and crushed red pepper and cook for 30 seconds more. Add tomatoes; reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes. Stir in tuna and cook until it is incorporated into the sauce and heated through, 2 minutes more. 3. Divide the spaghetti evenly among 4 plates, top with sauce and garnish with basil. Serve hot.Enjoy!Nutrition FactsPer serving: 349 calories8 g fat (1 g sat, 6 g mono)27 mg cholesterol50 g carbohydrate22 g protein9 g fiber33 mg sodium139 mg potassiumNutrition Bonus: selenium (60% Daily value), magnesium (21% DV)Want more? Check out these EatingWell features:Browse EatingWell Recipe CollectionsBrowse Healthy RecipesMore Healthy Quick Pasta Recipes What's Your Portion IQ?Are you a victim of portion distortion? Dr. Lisa Young, author of The Portion Teller Plan, has assembled a quiz to put your portion IQ to the test. If you're like most people, you're probably unaware of exactly how much you're eating...or overeating. Take this portion size quiz now to find out.Check out Health Bistro for more healthy food for thought. See what Lifescript editors are talking about and get the skinny on latest news. Share it with your friends (it's free to sign up!), and bookmark it so you don't miss a single juicy post!Talk to us on Facebook and Twitter!


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Rice is a staple in many people's diets. There's white rice, brown rice, rice cakes, crackers, and cereal. Rice cereal is often a baby's first food. But Consumer Reports' tests of 32 rices and dozens of rice products find all contained arsenic. And lab tests show many of the samples had troubling levels of inorganic arsenic - the most toxic form. "Inorganic arsenic is a known human carcinogen that has been linked to skin, lung, and bladder cancer." There are federal limits for the amount of arsenic allowed in drinking water, but none for rice and most other foods. Consumer Reports' investigation also found there was often more arsenic in brown rice than in white. Andrea Rock, "We aren't able to draw conclusions about specific brands because our tests are limited. But the analysis we did of government data shows that for Americans who eat rice, it is a significant source of arsenic exposure." The USA Rice Federation, an industry trade group, insists "There is no documented evidence of actual adverse health effects from exposure to arsenic in U.S. grown rice." Andrea Rock, "We already know that even low levels of arsenic exposure increase your risk of cancer and other health problems. We don't want to alarm people, but we do recommend that you limit the amount of rice that you eat." And research shows that rinsing rice thoroughly and cooking it in lots of water as you do with pasta can reduce arsenic levels. For babies, Consumer Reports recommends no more than a quarter-cup of rice cereal per day. And you can also substitute with oatmeal, wheat or corn cereal, which are lower in arsenic. ."
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I was pretty sure we were both thinking of certain male students in our classroom who possessed a force with no limits. In a fit of rage, they could destroy the classroom with one hand while putting a classmate in a headlock with the other.
And these boys, who made pro wrestlers look like amateurs, were going to be calmed by a measly brush?
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But when you're desperate, you begin to look for hope in unusual forms. Not only had the first three weeks of school been challenging; they had been soul-crushing. We quickly understood why the twelve particular students in our class had exhausted all other special education resources in the district. And unfortunately, if they could not make progress in our specialized program, they'd be forced to attend an alternative school.
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I first discovered Tabio a quirky Japanese socks and hosiery speciality store on King's Road nearly 8 years ago, I remember the store covered in abundance of colour, varied sock styles and materials, patterns et al.
As a poor fashion student back then I couldn't helped but purchase a few of their signature wrap over sockettes and quirky socks, I still have them. They were utterly super expensive (3 times the price of my student daily travel fare) since then onwards I became their regular customer til this day.
Tabio is known for their delicate engineering in design and techniques, it is why they produce the finest quality socks in the world. They are made in Japan unlike other Japanese socks manufacturers have moved productions overseas. No wonder Tabio socks are favoured by celebrities; Helena Bonham Carter, Matt Smith (Dr Who), Tinie Tempah, Eliza Doolittle and many more.
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Max Peer, an avid cyclist, is on a four-year, 35,000 mile bike and canoe journey to promote open access to quality educational materials. He will make a stop at Grand Valley State University's Pew Grand Rapids Campus July 22, where he will be greeted by students, faculty and staff from the Seidman College of Business, among others.
Peer's journey, called the Share the Knowledge Bike Tour, is sponsored by SAP University Alliances and Interaction Design Foundation, an organization that provides free textbooks and online education materials created by leading academics and practitioners of software design. Peer began his world-wide journey in Orlando, Florida, in May and over the next six months, will bike and canoe more than 6,000 miles, visiting universities across North America.
During his stop at Grand Valley, Peer will talk about how to get free access to textbooks, images, and videos made by the world's technology elite. "My goal for this trip is to promote open access to quality educational materials," said Peer. "Education is the single most powerful way to lift people out of poverty and change lives."
Share the Knowledge Bike Tour
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Study Yields First-Ever Data on K-12 Distance Education
Putting Its Mark on the Community
Close-Up: No Child Left BehindMathematics and Science Partnership Program
Tips for Parents
Attention Teachers! Training, Recognition for America's Educators
Study Yields First-Ever Data on K-12 Distance Education
Eighty percent of public school districts said that offering courses that are not currently available at their schools is one of the most important reasons for having distance education, according to a new report that provides the first national data on distance learning in public K-12 schools.
Distance Education Courses for Public Elementary and Secondary School Students: 2002-03, released this month by the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), showed that approximately one-third of public school districtsan estimated 5,500had students enrolled in distance education courses in 2002-03.
In this study, "distance education" refers to courses taken for credit and offered to elementary and secondary school students in a school district where the teachers and students are in different locations.
Other key findings from the survey include:
A greater proportion of districts with students enrolled in distance education courses are located in rural areas than in suburban or urban areas (46 percent compared with 28 and 23 percent, respectively).
Among all public schools with students enrolled in distance education, 76 percent were high schools; 15 percent were combined or ungraded schools; 7 percent were middle or junior high schools; and 2 percent were elementary schools.
There were an estimated 45,300 enrollments in Advanced Placement or college-level courses offered through distance education. This represents 14 percent of the total enrollments in distance education.
For a copy of the report, visit www.nces.ed.gov/pubsearch/pubsinfo.asp?pubid=2005010, or call the Department's publications center toll-free at (877) 433-7827, while supplies last.
Putting Its Mark on the Community
North Carolina School Uses Assessments to Bridge Achievement, Communication Gaps
Tough economic times have had an impact on Pisagah Forest Elementary School and its home town of Brevard, located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. The closure of two major industries in the past several years has increased to 45 percent the number of students in the school who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
So it's no surprise that the school, one of only four elementary schools in the state to be named a 2004 No Child Left Behind Blue Ribbon School, is a focus of the community. The Ranger Organization of Parents and Educators and area businesses recently raised funds for a new quarter-mile track. Also, each year, they contribute funds to classroom teachers for supplies and additional materials.
"We are known for our outstanding community support." said Principal Ron Kiviniemi. "In return, we are pleased to give the community something to feel good about."
Indeed, Pisgah Forest's third-, fourth- and fifth-graders' impressive performances on the North Carolina End-of-Grade Tests in reading and mathematics is just one of the measurements community members point to when describing the successes of the school's 500 students.
For the 2003-04 school year, more than 95 percent of students in all three grades scored at or above grade level in both subjects. This is the second year in a row that the school has achieved these proficiency levels and met each of its 13 adequate yearly progress (AYP) goals.
More significantly, the school's students show increasing proficiency in subsequent grades. The 2000-01 third-grade class began with an 88.9 percent proficiency rating in reading. The following year, as fourth-graders, their proficiency rating increased to 96.7 percent, and as graduating fifth-graders, 100 percent of the students had attained proficiency. The same progression is being seen in math. For the same class, 48.9 percent of the students scored at the advanced level in third grade; 69.5 percent in fourth grade; and 94.3 percent in fifth grade.
Principal Kiviniemi attributes these increases to teachers who are challenged to help all students reach their full potential. "Teaching is as much an art as it is a science," he noted, but added the caveat that numbers from assessments don't tell the whole story about a student's progress. "A low score on an assessment alone isn't enough to justify intervention," he said. Instead, teacher recommendations often determine when a student receives additional help. The school has at-risk funds available for after-school tutoring, as well as a summer school program. Kiviniemi also has money available for incentives to reward students' progress.
The school uses the results from continuous improvement instruments to identify academic goals from top to bottomat the school, grade, classroom and student levelsas well as to identify trends that indicate strengths and weaknesses in instruction.
Students are assessed quarterly. Third- through fifth-graders take formal tests with questions similar to those on the state test, while students in kindergarten through second grade are assessed using one-on-one and informal assessment methods. The results of these tests, along with teacher observations and anecdotal information, are used to guide instruction at all grade levels, said Sharon Hooper, the lead teacher in charge of the curriculum.
"Assessments are a guide for instruction," she explained. "The quarterly assessments identify gaps in learning with respect to our pacing guide, giving teachers the opportunity to spend more time on a skill to help students achieve mastery."
Communication is a key component of Pisgah Forest's success. Weekly planning time is set aside for grade-level teachers to confer among themselves. While all teachers follow the pacing guide, they develop their own daily schedules and may use whatever supplemental materials they wish, therby enabling them to tailor instruction to the students in their classrooms.
Teachers regularly confer with individual students. "We chart progress and give students feedback on how they are doing and how much growth they have made, " said Hooper. "Students are aware of their tasks and what is expected."
Parents are also kept well informed. Each fall teachers explain their expectations for students' behavior and academic progress. Weekly newsletters and parent conferences scheduled during the first and third quarters keep parents updated. Parents of students in grades 3-5 receive a summary of assessment results, while data is summarized quarterly on report cards for students in grades K-2. Community members can track how well the school is doing by visiting its Web site.
"As an Honor School of Excellence, High Growtha designation given to only 37 percent of the schools in the statewe are pleased to share our Ranger pride with the community that supports us," Kiviniemi said.
For more information about Pisgah Forest Elementary School, visit www.transylvania.k12.nc.us/schools/pfe/pfeindex.htm or call (828) 877-4481.
Close-Up: No Child Left BehindMathematics and Science Partnership Program
The Mathematics and Science Partnership program under the No Child Left Behind Act seeks to increase the academic achievement of students in mathematics and science by enhancing the content knowledge and teaching skills of classroom teachers. At the core of these efforts are partnerships between faculty in high-poverty school districts and those in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics at higher education institutions. Other partners may include state education agencies, public schools, businesses and nonprofit organizations concerned with mathematics and science education.
The program provides funds to states based on student population and poverty rates. States, in turn, make competitive awards available to those partnerships that they determine are most likely to be the most effective in increasing the knowledge and quality of mathematics and science teachers. Since its first year of funding in 2004, the program has supported over 300 projects. According to a recent Brookings Institution report, the majority of these projects favored the middle grades, and an overwhelming number provided professional development through summer institutes. These institutes, on average, offered 64 hours of instruction and 48 hours of follow-up service during the academic year.
This July, the Department will award a third cycle of grants to states. To continue these efforts for improving math and science instruction, President Bush's 2006 budget request increases funding for the Mathematics and Science Partnership program to $269 million, a 51-percent increase over the Fiscal Year 2005 level. For more information about the program, visit www.ed.gov/programs/mathsci/index.html.
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Source: International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement, Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study, 2003.
Tips for Parents
In today's technological world, helping children to master mathematics is more important than ever. Parents can use everyday routines to enable children to develop the problem-solving skills needed for more advanced studies. Below is a sample activity for learning fractions for students in the second and third grades.
What You Need
- Large clear container (2-cup capacity)
- Masking tape
- Marker
- Measuring cups (1/2, 1/3 or 1/4 cup measure)
- Unpopped popcorn
What to Do
Invite your child to help you make popcorn for the family. Begin by having him or her place a piece of masking tape from top to bottom on one side of the large container.
For younger children, use a 1/2 cup measure. For older children, use a 1/3 or 1/4 cup measure. Choose the appropriate unit of measure and fill the measuring cup with popcorn. Give the cup to your child and ask him or her questions such as the following:
How many whole cups do you think the container will hold?
How many 1/2 cups (or 1/3 cups or 1/4 cups) do you think it will hold?
Let your child pour the measured popcorn into the clear container. Have him or her continue to pour the same amount into the container until it is full. As each equal amount is poured, have your child mark the level on the container by drawing a line on the tape. Then have him or her write the fraction that corresponds to the unit of measure on the line. After the container is full, have your child count up the total number of cup increments (1/2, 1/3 or 1/4) and compare it to his or her estimate from above.
As you measure out the popcorn to pop, ask your child to answer questions such as the following:
How many 1/2 cups equal a cup? Two cups?
How many 1/4 cups equal a 1/2 cup? A whole cup?
Note that children may reasonably want to say, for example, that 1/4 cup plus 1/4 cup makes 2/4 cups. Keep in mind that by letting them work with measuring cups or other measuring devices, they will eventually see that 2/4 is the same as 1/2.
Attention Teachers!
Training, Recognition for America's Educators
Due to the high turnout of educators at last year's summer workshops, the U.S. Department of Education will offer this summer another series of workshops for K-12 teachers and principals as part of its Teacher-to-Teacher Initiative.
The Teacher-to-Teacher Summer Workshops will bring together some of the nation's most effective teachers and education experts to share with their colleagues strategies for successful teaching and learning. The workshops highlight the latest effective practices for raising student achievement, making data-driven decisions and working with special populations.
This year, breakout sessions for the workshops will explore the teaching of reading, mathematics, science and history, and will cover topics such as school leadership, the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), and instructional strategies for improving learning for students with various skill levels.
The 2005 summer workshops will be held June 20-22 in Cincinnati, Ohio; June 27-29 in Phoenix, Ariz.; July 11-13 in Minneapolis, Minn.; July 18-20 in Tampa, Fla.; July 25-27 in Bethesda, Md.; and August 1-3 in San Jose, Calif. Applications to attend or present at these workshops are now being accepted at www.ed.gov/teacherinitiative. Registration and attendance are both free of charge.
To honor those teachers who are fulfilling the promise of NCLB, the Department of Education is also calling for nominations for its 2005 American Stars of Teaching program. The program recognizes teachers' efforts in raising student achievement, making a significant impact in their students' lives, or using innovative approaches to close the achievement gap. Applications are now being accepted via the abovementioned Web site.
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Home List of Titles Acoustic emission responses of plasma sprayed ceramics during four point bend tests
Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: http://hdl.handle.net/1959.3/41628
- Title
- Acoustic emission responses of plasma sprayed ceramics during four point bend tests
- Author(s)
- Lin, Chung Kwei; Leigh, Sang Ha; Berndt, C. C.; Gansert, Robert V.; Sampath, Sanjay; Herman, Herbert
- Abstract
- Free standing ceramics including alumina-13 wt.% titania (AT13), alumina-3 wt.% titania (AT3), alumina-40 wt.% zirconia (AZ40), and calcia-stabilized zirconia (CSZ), were produced by water-stabilized plasma spraying. Four point bend tests were performed in the in-plane direction (i.e., spray direction) to obtain the modulus of rupture of the materials. In situ acoustic emission (AE) monitoring was used to detect cracking during the tests. The AE characteristics such as ring down counts, event duration, peak amplitude, and energy were recorded and analyzed to evaluate different cracking mechanisms. The AE responses versus time for individual tests were evaluated and two basic types of cracking mechanisms; i.e., catastrophic failure and microcracking before failure, can be observed. AT3 and AZ40 tend to exhibit microcracking before failure and CSZ shows catastrophic failure. However, both mechanisms can be observed for AT13. For the total AE responses, the amplitude distributions are skewed to the right and the energy distributions show multi-modal distributions. Micro-, transitional, and macro-cracks can be better distinguished by the energy distribution. The relative proportion of these cracks was also determined.
- Publication type
- Conference paper
- Source
- Ceramic Engineering and Science Proceedings: Proceedings of the 20th Annual Conference on Composites, Advanced Ceramics, Materials, and Structures A, Cocoa Beach, Florida, United States, 07-11 January 1996, Vol. 17, pp. 44-50
- Publication year
- 1996
- Keyword(s)
- Acoustic emission testing; Acoustic emissions; Ceramic materials; Crack initiation; Cracks; Four point bend tests; Materials testing; Mechanical failure; Modulus of rupture; Plasma spraying; Zirconia
- Publisher
- American Ceramic Society
- 9780470375426
- Publisher URL
- Peer reviewed