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What I hate with this band is that they can't seem to write normal-length songs... They play long tracks with some highlight moments within, so that on the whole, you can't rate the songs as average, even though 50% of them have been boring to death. For example, Tähdetön takes more than 5 minutes before staring to be interesting. In the end, I rate the album 8-9 but in fact long parts are very uninteresting.
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Horse Dreams is a short book that is easy to read, with short chapters that move the action along at a nice trot. Within the pages, the key characters interact realistically, although there are some clichéd personages, ranging from "that annoying teacher" to "that mean girl." Everything climaxes at the moment that Ellie goes to check on the pinto horse at the local animal shelter, and she realizes that this is the horse shes been praying for all along.
Ellie James is a daydreaming fourth grader who's stubborn and enthusiastic. Her actions throughout the story are that of any normal horse-crazy fourth grade girl, and her belief in herself is stronger than probably most girls her age. The other characters in the book either nicely compliment Ellie, such as her parents and her friend Colt, or completely clash, such as her female adversary Larissa.
Dandi Daley Mackall has once again aimed at the classic young girl story and has hit the target. The book is nicely paced, attention grabbing, and very often entertaining and funny. This novel would be great for girls between third and fifth grades because the main character is a fourth grader, the book is short, and the words are easy to read. Horse Dreams would make a great addition to any classroom or personal childrens library. Demelza Ramierz, www.ChristianBookPreviews.com
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raisingbookworms5 Stars Out Of 5Great series for elementary and middle school readersAugust 21, 2014raisingbookwormsQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5by Dandi Daley Mackall
Fourth-grader Ellie James has a great imagination. She spends a lot of time daydreaming of owning a black stallion show horse and winning trophies in the horse show. But when the answer to all her dreams and prayers gallops into her life, will Ellie be able to recognize it? Join Ellie and her quirky family in their exciting, horse-loving adventures.
What makes this book so great is that Horse Dreams is written from the Child's point of view. 4th grader Ellie James is a likable character and sure to get your girls wanting to read the whole series.
What little girl (me included) hasn't dreamed of having a horse all her own. My girls dreams are constant since their cousin has 2 horses of her own. So my girls could very well have been the character Ellie. Ellie begs, cries and prays for a horse all her own. She also understands that sometimes prayers can go unanswered till God feels the time is right and we are ready for the prayers to be answered.
Overall this is a fun series for girls who love horses and I plan to be on the look out for more Horse Dreams books.
CassandraMaineAge: 18-24Gender: female4 Stars Out Of 5good bookAugust 12, 2014CassandraMaineAge: 18-24Gender: femaleI vaguely remember reading this book when I was in the age range of the intended audience (probably about 8 to 12 years old). It is a pretty cute story.
J4Life55 Stars Out Of 5Great message for kidsAugust 3, 2014J4Life5Quality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5Im not sure why, but most children seem to love horse stories. I know I did when I was younger. I think many young readers can identify with a young girl spending time daydreaming about a horse of their very own. I think they can sympathize with a girl getting into trouble for daydreaming instead of focusing on schoolwork, or other things.
Aside from the the horse story, this book offers readers lessons in life. For example, we can dream of and pray for a certain thing, but sometimes Gods answer is different from what we imagined. We can learn from Ellies story that although sometimes Gods answer isnt quite what we pictured, it is even better.
I love the sign language at the beginning of each chapter and the way that Mackall pulls in other issues facing children into her books, for example a sibling with a hearing impairment. Readers in similar circumstances will enjoy reading about characters like themselves and readers who are not in similar circumstances can learn about what it might be like with a sibling with special needs.
This is a great series for kids, filled with interesting story lines, characters they can identify with, and messages they can learn from. Parents can enjoy the fact their children are reading a book with a positive message and learning that even though Gods answer might be different from what we imagined, he always answers prayers.
jsrn185 Stars Out Of 5Prayers do come true!July 28, 2014jsrn18Great story to teach kids about going for your dreams and praying for those dreams. Although we may not always get the answer we want from our prayers it is important to pray that God will show the path to what we want or need. Wonderfully written story for children who love animals.
Alisha LFloridaAge: 18-24Gender: female5 Stars Out Of 5Great book for girlsJuly 20, 2014Alisha LFloridaAge: 18-24Gender: femaleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5Ellie James is a fourth-grader who loves horses and dreams about owning a horse of her own. She daydreams and prays about someday owning a black stallion. Ellie daydreams so much about horses (including in class) that when she tells her teacher that she sees a horse outside the school, no one believes her and they think she's just daydreaming again. But is she?
"Horse Dreams" is a cute horse related story for pre-teen age girls. In the book, Ellie learns that prayers aren't always answered in the way we want them to be or the way we expect them to be answered. Another theme of the book is that we shouldn't judge people (or in this case, a horse) by how they look.
Ellie's brother Ethan is deaf and communicates with Ellie, her parents, and her friend using sign language. The title of each chapter is spelled out in sign language along with the English title and the whole sign language alphabet is listed in the back of the book along with a glossary of horse related words and terms. I thought both made a nice addition to the book.
I like the way Ellie's faith is portrayed throughout the book and how genuine it feels whenever Ellie is praying or thinking about God and her relationship with him. Bible verses are also quoted at the beginning and the end of the book (1 Samuel 16:7 and Ephesians 3:20).
One thing to mention for parents is that in one part of the book Ellie leaves a horse show without telling anyone where she is going and walks alone to and from an animal farm a good distance away at night, which isn't a safe thing to do. Her parents never question her about this decision later in the book.
This book was an enjoyable read and I think it is a great book for Christian girls, especially girls who like horses.
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The company that was laying cable before an explosion last week at a popular Kansas City, Mo., restaurant -- a blast that killed one person and injured at least 15 others -- did not have a permit for the excavation, a city official said Monday.
Those who fail to have such a permit could face a $500 fine and up to six months in jail, Assistant City Manager Patrick Klein said.
The contractor, Heartland Midwest, previously had worked in Kansas City after obtaining proper permits, according to Klein.
But he said the company did not do so last Tuesday, when one of their employees laying fiber optic cable hit a 2-inch gas line with an underground boring machine. The explosion occurred about an hour later, just after 6 p.m. CT (7 p.m. ET).
Authorities do not know what caused the leaking gas to ignite, according to Rob Hack, chief operating officer of Missouri Gas Energy.
"But all the damage points to ignition inside the restaurant," he said, referring to JJ's restaurant, a popular place near Country Club Plaza, an area filled with upscale shops and restaurants.
The contractor called 911 shortly before 5 p.m. to report the gas-line incident, according to Fire Chief Paul Berardi.
Mayor Sly James said city firefighters responded to a call about the gas odor a short time later but left the scene after being told by the utility company that everything was under control.
A Missouri Gas Energy employee showed up about 20 minutes after the initial call and, after some initial readings on gas-measuring devices, called for backup, Hack said. The utility's employees then went into businesses asking people to leave and brought in excavating equipment to try to vent the pipe, according to the Missouri Gas Energy official.
The explosion had ripped off the restaurant's roof, sending flames a few stories high into the night sky. Afterward, debris -- including a destroyed backhoe belonging to the gas company -- was stacked 3- to 4-feet high where the restaurant once stood.
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i feed my 2 wk old daughter on one breast then i pump the other one and i only get one or 2 ounces but she eats almost 3. why am i not getting 3 oz from the breast that i dont feed her on?
i feed my 2 wk old daughter on one breast then i pump the other one and i only get one or 2 ounces but she eats almost 3. why am i not getting 3 oz from the breast that i dont feed her on?
The pump isn't nearly as effective at removing the milk from the breast as the baby. It's perfectly normal, just relax. Try breast compressions while you pump, as you get to the last dregs of milk, . . . . or try pumping st the same time, while you are feeding her , some women don't get a let down reflex unless the baby is feeding at the same time. . . hopefully someone will come along and help with some links for more info, but I hope this helps. . .
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Can I ask why are you pumping this early mama? Do you need to return to work soon?
I ask because your babe is really itty bitty and your body is taking her cues right now on how much mik you need. If you pump too much right now you could end up wit over supply. It takes the body about 6-8 weeks to regulate based on what baby is eating and if you are pumpiong then it tells your body that baby needs that extra milk too. I speak from experience. I pumped too much at the beginning and ended up with WAAAAY more milk than baby needed.
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no reason why iam pumping so early i thought it would be good to get a good start and just in case i need to go somewhere i have milk stored up for a bottle. is that why iam not getting as much cuz iam too early?
iam using the medela metro bag pump.
This? If it's a Medela Pump in Style Advanced, that's an excellent pump!
Maybe it's the shields that are the issue? Too large/too small and you won't get maximum stimulation and milk removal.
ETA: 1-2 oz with a 2 week old baby is fine supply. Let's say she eats 2 oz from breast A and 1 oz from breast B- bingo! She's getting 3 oz per feeding. And your body quickly learns how to make just the right amount of milk, without a lot of extra left over. Also, just because a baby will eat 3 oz from a bottle doesn't mean she actually requires 3 oz: most babies overeat when they eat from a bottle because the bottle doesn't respond to changes in sucking the way the breast does. When the baby stops actively sucking on the breast, milk flow slows down a lot or stops. When the baby stops actively sucking on the bottle, milk flow slows down very little. So even as a baby comfort-sucks on a bottle, she gets quite a lot of milk in her mouth and she must swallow it or choke.


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Illinois State Board of Education to raise ISAT performance levels
New cut scores raise expectations, better align with the more rigorous Common Core State Standards and pave the way for tougher assessments in 2014-15
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Board of Education will consider raising the performance levels of the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) for elementary and middle school students during Thursday's Board meeting in Springfield. The new performance levels will align with the more rigorous Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts and Math and prepare for the higher expectations of a new assessment system set to debut in 2014-15.
"Raising expectations is never easy, and the anticipated drop in students' scores will be significant," said State Superintendent of Education Christopher A. Koch. "However, we must seize this opportunity to tap into our children's full potential and better prepare them at an earlier age to compete for jobs in a global economy. I am confident that our students will rise to the challenge and show continued progress under the new performance levels."
The ISATs, used as part of the state and federal accountability system, assess students in math, reading and science each spring but have not proven to be a strong indicator of college and career readiness. Educators have observed a disconnect between the higher scores of the ISAT results, at 82 percent of students meeting or exceeding standards statewide last year, and the lower scores of the Prairie State Achievement Exam (PSAE) given to all 11th graders, at 51 percent statewide last year.
By raising the cut scores, the performance outcomes will better align with the more rigorous and robust standards of the Common Core being implemented in schools across the state and provide more accurate information about students' progress toward success after high school graduation.
The higher expectations of the new ISAT cut scores will cause a downward shift in the number of students who meet or exceed standards. According to the 2012 ISAT results, 79 percent of all grade 3 through 8 students scored proficient in reading and 86 percent of students scored proficient in mathematics. When using the new performance levels to analyze the ISAT data collected in spring 2012, the percentage of students who meet and exceed standards drops to 60 percent for both reading and mathematics. This drop is a result of raising expectations, not a reflection of student or teacher performance.
"To provide more accurate data about whether a student is on track to enter college or the workforce sooner than his or her junior year of high school, we must align the ISAT standards to those of the college and career-ready expectations of the PSAE," said Richard Hill, a member of ISBE's Technical Advisory Committee and Chair of the board of trustees for the National Center for the Improvement of Educational Assessment, Inc. "Aligning the assessments will ensure that students will receive the appropriate supports and interventions needed for success earlier in their schooling."
If the new performance levels are approved, the ISAT data collected this spring will be analyzed for school and district accountability determinations using the new levels.
Performance expectations for the science assessments will remain the same until new science standards are finalized later in 2013. The performance levels of the PSAE, which includes the ACT, also will not change as that test already provides a good indicator of college and career readiness.
The new cut scores lay the groundwork for the state to replace the ISAT in Math and English Language Arts with assessments developed by the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers, a consortium of 23 states, including Illinois. The PARCC exam set to debut in the 2014-15 school year and aligned to the Common Core will include a computer-based assessment that will yield more timely results and will be given more than once during the school year.
The effort to raise performance expectations is part of an educational reform agenda across the United States. New York, Michigan, Tennessee, Massachusetts and Kansas have recently changed their performance levels. Illinois is also among 45 states that have formally adopted the Common Core State Standards for college and career readiness.
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My DS will be 3 months old tomorrow. I am a teacher and will be returning to work 11/28. I was hoping I might be able to get some advice about when I should pump and how much milk I should leave for my DH to give to my little guy. I have never had a huge supply so I am a bit concerned about pumping enough milk for him. Here is my schedule and what I'm thinking of doing.
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AP Photo An image provided by the Vermont State Police shows 41-year-old Mark Staake in a booking photo. Police said Staake, while in prison in New Mexico, befriended the man who killed 15-year-old Deandra Florucci in Barre and that Staake came to Vermont recently in connection with a murder plot.
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Tanner D. Ruane, 23, is being held without bail in New York state after his Nov. 20 arrest in Rotterdam, N.Y. Police didnt say who they believe had hired him to kill two people in St. Albans.
Ruanes traveling companion, his 41-year-old uncle Mark Staake, was arrested the day before Ruane at the Highgate Springs border crossing after they got lost, New York State Police spokesman Mark Cepiel said. The Highgate Springs crossing is several miles north of St. Albans.
New York State Police said Staake recently was released from the Southern New Mexico Correctional Facility in Las Cruces, where he had befriended Dana Martin, 45, who is serving two life sentences for the 2000 killing of 15-year-old Deandra Florucci in Barre.
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Staake is being held without bail in Vermont on fugitive from justice charges pending extradition to New Mexico. New York State Police said in a statement that the charges stem from violation of a felony probation for aggravated burglary with a deadly weapon issued in New Mexico.
The Vermont Department of Corrections said Martin was sent to prison in New Mexico through an interstate compact. We use the interstate compact as a process for managing inmates with long, extended sentences, said Cullen Bullard, the departments classification director.
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South Africa
Since the end of apartheid in 1994, South Africa has made progress in the educational, health, and governmental systems. However, gaps in the opportunities remain for the historically disadvantaged population. The official unemployment rate is 31%. Sources estimate that over 50% of the population lives below the poverty line. Poverty and the lack of education are particularly high in the rural areas of South Africa where the government of South Africa is working to transform the educational system.
The first group of Peace Corps Volunteers arrived in South Africa in February 1997. Currently, PC/South Africa has two projects: education and NGO capacity building.
South African Peace Corps Volunteers maintain an in-country wiki found Here
Peace Corps History
Main article: History of the Peace Corps in South Africa
The Peace Corps arrived in South Africa at a historic and critical juncture in the country's history. At a White House ceremony in October 1994, former Presidents Bill Clinton and Nelson Mandela met to seal a bond of friendship and a promise to work together to transform South Africa from a divided nation to one united by its commitment to build a democratic, nonracially based society. The Peace Corps was a small but important part of that agreement. The first group of 35 Volunteers arrived in January 1997 to work in the education sector. Since that time, more than 200 Volunteers have served or are serving in South Africa. In 2001, Peace Corps/South Africa responded to the government's request to join in a partnership against HIV/AIDS. In addition to serving as resources for primary school educators, Volunteers now assist local nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in building their capacity to meet the demands of the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Currently, about 85 Volunteers work in education and with NGOs.
Living Conditions and Volunteer Lifestyle
Main article: Living conditions and volunteer lifestyles in South Africa
All Volunteers live with a host family at a site located anywhere from one hour to nine hours from Pretoria, the capital. Proximity to another Volunteer varies from site to site.
Your host agency will provide safe and adequate housing—in accordance with the Peace Corps' site selection criteria—that is likely to consist of a private room inside a family's house or a room in an outside building within a family compound. Housing varies from mud houses with either thatch or tin roofs to brick homes with tin roofs. You need to be very flexible in your housing expectations because there is no guarantee that you will have running water or electricity. If you do not, you will collect your water from a well or borehole and spend your evenings reading by candlelight or lantern.
The sponsoring agency or host family will provide you with basic items (i.e., a bed, mattress, desk/table, straight chair, and cupboard for hanging clothing or storage). Each Volunteer will receive an allowance in local currency to purchase needed settling-in items, as well as a water filter provided by the Peace Corps.
Main article: Training in South Africa
Training is an essential and ongoing part of your Peace Corps service. Pre-service training will give you enough skills and information to begin your adjustment to and service in South Africa. It is the first "reality test" of your life as a Volunteer, which will help you make an informed commitment when you swear in as a Peace Corps Volunteer.
The 8- to 10-week pre-service training in South Africa is community based, meaning that the bulk of the training takes place in a community similar to where you will be placed as a Volunteer. The training staff will design a learning environment with experiences and meetings designed to allow you to develop the knowledge and skills needed for your work as a Volunteer. There will be sessions on language, community integration, cross-cultural communication, development issues, health and personal safety, and technical skills appropriate to your assignment. Throughout your training, you will live with a South African family and work in villages and schools.
At the onset of training, the training staff will outline the training goals and assessment criteria that each trainee has to reach before becoming a Volunteer. Evaluation of your performance during training will be based on a continual dialogue between you and the training staff. The training manager, along with other training staff, will work with you to achieve the training goals by providing you feedback throughout trainin
Health Care and Safety
Main article: Health care and safety in South Africa
The Peace Corps' highest priority is maintaining the good health and safety of every Volunteer. Peace Corps medical programs emphasize the preventive, rather than the curative, approach to disease. The Peace Corps in South Africa maintains a clinic with a full-time medical officer, who takes care of Volunteers' primary healthcare needs. Additional medical services, such as testing and basic treatment, are also available in South Africa at local, American-standard hospitals. If you become seriously ill, you will be transported either to an American-standard medical facility in the region or to the United States.
Diversity and Cross-Cultural Issues
Main article: Diversity and cross-cultural issues in South Africa
In South Africa, as in other Peace Corps host countries, Volunteers' behavior, lifestyles, background, and beliefs will be judged in a cultural context very different from our own. Certain personal perspectives or characteristics commonly accepted in the United States may be quite uncommon, unacceptable, or even repressed.
Outside of South Africa's capital, residents of rural communities have had relatively little direct exposure to other cultures, races, religions, and lifestyles. What is viewed as "typical" cultural behavior or norms may be a narrow and selective interpretation, such as the perception in some countries that all Americans are rich and have blond hair and blue eyes. The people of South Africa are justly known for their generous hospitality to foreigners; however, members of the community in which you will live may display a range of reactions to differences that you present.
- Possible Issues for Female Volunteers
- Possible Issues for Volunteers of Color
- Possible Issues for Senior Volunteers
- Possible Issues for Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual Volunteers
While Gays and Lesbians do exist and are out in the more urban and metropolitan areas of South Africa, there is still a very high level of intolerance towards same-sex relationships among many South Africans. You may have to remain closeted or be very discreet about your sexual preference and lifestyle, especially at your site and in your village. Many black South Africans see homosexuality as evil and an abomination and are very vocal about this. Exercise restraint and caution should you choose to be open as a Gay or Lesbian PCV.
- Possible Religious Issues for Volunteers
South Africans come from a wide variety of faiths, with the largest religious group being Christians (70%) followed by Atheists, Hindus, Jews, and traditional beliefs. It is quite common for schools and other organizations (NGOs, clinics, government bodies) to have public Christian prayer. Reading from the Bible during gatherings is not unheard of. Volunteers who are not religious should note this, but be up front with your co-workers and host family if you are uncomfortable. You will usually not be pressured to go if you explain respectfully about your religious preferences.
- Possible Issues for Volunteers With Disabilities
Frequently Asked Questions
2008 Volunteer Survey Results
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Main article: FAQs about Peace Corps in South Africa
- How much luggage am I allowed to bring to South Africa?
- What is the electric current in South Africa?
- How much money should I bring?
- When can I take vacation and have people visit me?
- Will my belongings be covered by insurance?
- Do I need an international driver's license?
- What should I bring as gifts for South African friends and my host family?
- Where will my site assignment be when I finish training and how isolated will I be?
- How can my family contact me in an emergency?
- Can I call home from South Africa?
- Should I bring a cellular phone with me?
- Will there be e-mail and Internet access? Should I bring my computer?
South African Peace Corps Volunteers maintain an in-country wiki found Here
Packing List
Main article: Packing list for South Africa
This list has been compiled by Volunteers serving in South Africa and is based on their experience. Use it as an informal guide in making your own list, bearing in mind that experience is individual. There is no perfect list! You obviously cannot bring everything we mention, so consider those items that make the most sense to you personally and professionally. You can always have things sent to you later. As you decide what to bring, keep in mind that you have an 80pound weight restriction on baggage. And remember, you can get almost everything you need in South Africa.
Luggage should be durable, lightweight, lockable, and easy to carry. Wheels are a plus, especially those suitable for wheeling luggage over nonpaved surfaces. Backpacks without frames are very practical. A midsize backpack for weekend and weeklong trips is essential. Also, a regular-size book bag is a good thing to bring. When choosing luggage, remember that you will be hauling it in and out of taxis and buses, and often lugging it around on foot.
- General Clothing
- For Men
- For Women
- Shoes
- Personal Hygiene and Toiletry Items
- Miscellaneous
Peace Corps News
Current events relating to Peace Corps are also available by country of service or your home state
The following is automatic RSS feed of Peace Corps news for this country.
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Country Fund
Contributions to the South Africa Country Fund will support Volunteer and community projects that will take place in South Africa. These projects include water and sanitation, agricultural development, and youth programs.


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Image released from restaurant robbery
Police looking for 3 men
A new image shows three men with scarves over their faces and wearing dark coats who police believe robbed a restaurant on Madison's west side Dec. 27.
Officers responded to the Noodles & Company at 7050 Mineral Point Rd. at 9:55 p.m. for a report of a robbery.
At least one of the three men was armed with a long gun and an undetermined amount of money was taken, according to police.
The men are described at 15 to 25 years old and between 5 feet 8 inches and 6 feet 1 inch tall.
They were last seen running North bound towards Westfield and Tree Lane.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Madison Area Crime Stoppers on the web at TipSubmit.com or call 608-266-6014 or text "Dane" and your message to CRIMES at 274637.
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Report: Stabbing attempt at Tapuach Junction, terrorist neutralized
US to retry Palestinian convicted of Jerusalem bombing
Week long sit-ins planned outside PM's residence over settlements bill
Ministers praise social media sites for tackling terrorism
Top cop from Boston marathon bombing probe gets counter-terror training in Israel
Giyur Kahalacha is 'largest non-state conversion court'
Israel, Cyprus and Greece ties forge ahead with trilateral rescue unit
'Annexing Ma'aleh Adumim is the next step' for Israel
Liberman: WMDs Israel thwarted from reaching Hezbollah were chemical arms
Germany slams settlement bill that legalizes outposts
Music: Flute of gold from the Emerald Isle
Top 10 things to do
Classical Music: The human aspect
Jazz: Leading from the back
Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Beersheba both face continental moment of truth
Hapoel Jerusalem makes things trickier for itself with loss
Yellow-and-blue humbled in home clunker
Sinai says: Hapoel Tel Aviv debacle a harsh lesson for all of Israeli soccer
UK based NGO brings free and accessible tech training to Israeli Arabs in Nazareth
Are budgets for the health funds rising or falling?
Screening saves eight potential 'bubble babies'
Chamber of Commerce head praises standards reform
Join the army – study shows it could lengthen your life
BGU dean says computerized medical systems vulnerable to hacking attacks
Tech Talk: Medical equipment giant Edwards acquires Valtech Cardio for $990m.
Officials from 10 West African countries arrive for unprecedented visit
Farmers block roads in protest of government policies
After long dry spell, rains pour over Israel
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Where do surprises come from?
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Hot off the Arab press
Iran's FM: It's in US interest to stay committed to nuclear pact
UK foreign minister: Saudi, Iran stoking proxy wars in Mideast
Rouhani says Iran won't let Trump rip up nuclear deal
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ISIS retaliations attempt to slow Iraqi advance in Mosul
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Berlin rabbi welcomes next German president Steinmeier as 'proud friend of Jewish people'
Denmark's chief rabbi allays concerns about circumcision ban
Posters promoting white supremacist, neo-Nazi organization found at Emerson College
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The Great Oasis Culture
Archaeologists use certain words to divide prehistoric time (the time before history was recorded with words) into units. A period groups a span of years during which time the people shared similar characteristics in terms of their life styles.
For prehistoric Iowa, the four periods of human activity from earliest to most recent are the Paleoindian, Archaic, Woodland and the Late Prehistoric period—during which the Great Oasis, Nebraska (the Glenwood), Mill Creek and Oneota cultures thrived. The Paleoindian period was about 12,000 years ago. The Archaic period in Iowa was between 10,000 and 3,000 years ago. The Woodland period began about 300 B.C.E. in Iowa and lasted about 1,000 years. The late prehistoric period began about 900 C.E.
Archaeologists identify some groups of people of the Late Prehistoric period as "Great Oasis." The Great Oasis culture is thought to have evolved from a Woodland culture by 900 C.E. The Great Oasis groups lived in western and central Iowa. Great Oasis culture groups can also be found in southwestern Minnesota, eastern Nebraska and South Dakota. Archaeologists believe that later cultures like the Mill Creek developed from the Great Oasis.
Great Oasis Villages
Great Oasis people usually built their villages on terraces above the floodplain of a nearby river or stream. A number of these sites in Iowa have been excavated. These excavations tell archaeologists something about the type of houses and floor plans used by the Great Oasis people. Houses were long rectangles. They were built into a shallow pit about one and a half feet deep. House walls had vertical posts. Sticks were woven between the posts and covered with mud. This is called "wattle and daub" construction. A covered entrance came out from the narrow end of the house. The roof may have been grass thatching.
Each house had a central fireplace and many cache pits. Cache pits were holes used to store food and other items. Once their original contents had spoiled or were disturbed by rodents, these pits were filled with earth and garbage. When archaeologists excavate the pits, they find broken pottery, stone and bone tools, chipped stone flakes, and animal and plant remains. By studying these remains, it is possible to discover what time of year the houses were lived in and what the Great Oasis people ate.
Hunters and Growers
The Great Oasis people may have lived in villages only during certain times of the year. They may have left for group bison hunts. Or they may have split into smaller groups to set up garden plots at other locations. Unearthed cache pits have revealed the remains of deer, elk, bison, wolf, coyote, rabbit, gopher, mouse, mole, frog, turtle, snake, birds and fish. Many deer and elk bone have been uncovered. This makes archaeologists think that these were the two most important animals the Great Oasis people hunted. Deer and elk may have been more important than bison.
Seeds of com, sunflower, and squash or gourd show that the people tended gardens. The remains of goosefoot, pigweed, smartweed, hackberry and walnut have been found. It suggests the Great Oasis people collected these wild plants.
Various animal remains suggest that the site was lived in throughout the fall, winter and spring months. The seasonal growth rings on fish scales pointed to fall occupation. A deer skull with shedded antlers suggested residence during the winter. A bird's medullary bone, which appears only during the reproductive period, was evidence that the site had been lived in during the spring.
The Great Oasis people used stone tools that are much like those used by other Plains cultures. Many small, triangular, side-notched points have been found. This might be a clue that the bow and arrow had replaced the spear and dart used by earlier groups. Many of the chipped stone tools are made of stones that must have been traded from other tribes. Quartzite and flint from the Dakotas and sandstone from Wisconsin have all been found in Great Oasis sites in Iowa.
Ceramic artifacts tell more about the Great Oasis people. These are globe-shaped jars with rounded bases. These jars show marks that suggest that the Great Oasis pounded the jars into shape with a cord-wrapped paddle. The cord marks were usually smoothed over before decoration was applied. This process of smoothing over the cord marking is a typical Woodland trait. The most common ceramic type, Great Oasis High Rim, has a thin, straight, parallel-sided rim that usually has a flattened lip. The rim was decorated with cut lines. A ceramic type that was common at Des Moines River Valley sites had a low, wedge-shaped lip decorated with tool marks. A third type has also been identified. It has an S-shaped rim.
It appears that Great Oasis people practiced several different burial customs. Sometimes human bone is found in village burials or refuse areas. Most Great Oasis cemeteries appear to be on hills or bluff tops away from the living area. Both single and multiple burials have been found and include both bodies and the remains of cremation. Sometimes the burials are in mounds.
There are remains from two big Great Oasis cemeteries. One is in the city of Des Moines and another is south of Redfield in Dallas County. At each site, close to 100 individuals were found. Many of the bodies had their knees drawn up to their chest, and had a variety of grave items with them. The grave items included whole pots and hundreds of small snail shell beads. The snails lived in streams and rivers of the eastern United States. Cross-shaped artifacts made from clamshell were also found at the West Des Moines cemetery, but have not been found at any other Great Oasis sites.
The relationship between Great Oasis people and other groups of the same period is not known. There is evidence that trade was established over long distances. It is not known what products Great Oasis people traded. The snail shell beads show that they had contacts to the south and east. Some archaeologists believe the Iowa groups may have traded meat or skins for these items. These items are highly perishable. They rarely last long enough to be found by later archeologists.


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No More Tears in Heaven
It still remains to be seen what the ultimate consequences of the steroid excesses in baseball will be. There are the obvious effects when guys like Pudge get smaller overnight and guys like Jason Giambi no longer put up the same numbers. And in fact, an early result seems to be a bit of an overall downward trend in ballplayer size these days, with smaller guys like Pedroia winning awards and huge contracts. The NY Times, in its continuing series "Why the mainstream media is barely relevant: Stating the obvious three years after the fact," points out this very same fact.
However, there are more important questions that need to be answered and I am not satisfied with their coverage. For instance, we all know about Derek Jeter's romantic entanglements with women like Mariah Carey and Jessica Biel. I applaud that. But why is he now dating a 22 year old? I mean, this guy is five years older than me and I'm pretty sure if I was dating someone barely old enough to legally drink, my family and friends would wonder what was going on. Pudge may have hit the Slimfast but at least he isn't robbing the cradle.
All I know is that it's hard to feel bad for a guy like Jeter who is so cavalier in his profligacy. But even that is better than A-Rod with his she-males and Joba with his strippers. And it definitely beats talking about PED's. Thank god New York has a family man like CC around now. Perhaps it will make up for the loss of the one guy who always kept things real by wearing his emotions on his shirt sleeve. Where are your tears when we really need them, Farnsworth?
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Better than having one of the players married to Anna Benson.
Although she was mildly entertaining sometimes.
You have to give it to Anna Benson – she kept Kris relevant longer than his pitching did.
You should write for the New York Times, not even kidding. You and Jeff should get your own column. Nice new profile pictures– that from the 'Crush' video?
Well, if A-Rod can date women a lot old then he then why can't Jeter date women a lot younger? Does make you wonder what is wrong with women their own age.
I don't think Professor Farnsworth really has time to cry anymore. He's too busy counting the piles of money he duped the Royals organization into giving him.
Farnsworth wouldn't be Farnsworth if he didn't have tears coming out of his eyes after every outing.
Am I a bad person for doing a happy dance when Farnsworth comes in since he almost always helps out the Sox by blowing it when he pitches?
Jeter still looks like he's in his 20's. He could get teenies if he wanted. Who's next Miley Cyrus?
As long as the girl is older than 21. If she can drink with you then the age isn't that bad.
~King of Cali
I wholeheartedly agree with the King of Cali.
Age is just another piece of mis-information on your driver's license. I agree with Jeff and King…it's all the same after 21. Not that you won't have to take some crap from your family, Allen. But, that's a small price to pay to spend time with a person that is too young to have acquired a full set of baggage and still believes life will be kind to them. Wow, when did I get so jaded?