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Texting from the Toilet: Mobile Computing Use and Acceptance in Public and Private Restrooms
The proliferation of mobile computing devices, wireless and cellular Internet connections, and an always-on culture have led to an upsurge in usage of mobile devices in unexpected and possibly unusual settings for many different tasks. As technology becomes adopted, it is important to examine how it is used and people's reactions toward these unusual uses. This will help in understanding and describing the expected etiquette surrounding the technology's usage. People now often use their mobile computing devices in both public and private restrooms. Through a survey of 204 respondents, we explored the acceptability of those practices and the types of tasks people complete using their mobile devices while in a restroom. We discovered 77% of respondents report using some type of mobile computing in restrooms, both public and private, for activities such as text messaging, web browsing, and email. We also determined that younger, male, and heavy technology users were more likely to use technology within restrooms. We discuss the various uses, social acceptance, and implications for technology design.
I think one obvious implication is a "make it really hard to accidentally take pictures with your mobile device" design remit.


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Teacher Survey
Questions for Discussion in courses, workshops, focus groups, and "think tanks"
Curriculum and Instructional Approaches
On a scale of 1 (no familiarity) -5 (very familiar), how familiar are you with the concepts, knowledge, and skills ("what every student should know and be able to do") your students need to (a) meet the grade-level state and local standards of learning, at least in your content area; (b) master each middle school classroom subject (math, science, social studies, English/Language Arts); (c) excel (i.e., perform in the top quartile) on rigorous standardized tests; (d) get promoted to each grade level; and (e) graduate from high school?
Name 3 key standards of learning/curricular frameworks/performance objectives pertaining to each subject and/or grade level you teach.
Can you describe key products, tasks, and other performance assessments students are expected to complete to demonstrate mastery of the knowledge/content, concepts, and skills articulated in state and local learning standards/performance objectives ? Please explain.
For this school year and the following 2 school years, can you name the specific standardized exams given to students, whose test scores are correlated, such that they measure students' growth in understanding concepts, mastery of knowledge, and development of analytical thinking skills?
On a scale of 1-5, how well do you understand the relationship among standards/performance objectives, assessments, curriculum, instructional practices, classroom management, technology, and other aspects of effective school functioning?
Are you or have you participated in groups (either by subject or interdisciplinary) of teachers who work collaboratively to change/improve curriculum and instruction, make it more challenging, so that students will master the grade-level concepts, knowledge, and skills needed to meet state and local standards/performance objectives and excel on standardized tests? Please explain.
On a scale of 1-5, what is your level of motivation to address the educational needs of traditionally underserved youths, accelerate their capacity for more advanced learning, and ensure that all students reach high academic standards?
On a scale of 1-5, do you have sufficient familiarity with instructional strategies, in order to address a wide-range of students' educational needs, enhance their capacity for more advanced learning, and accelerate their academic achievement?
- Name some instructional strategies (e.g., lecturing, cooperative learning, group discussions, role playing, guided inquiry activities, demonstrations, use of manipulatives in mathematics, and computer applications) you are comfortable using in order to reach students with varying academic needs.
- What are some effective approaches that can be used by teachers and guidance counselors to ensure that all students, and low income youths in particular, complete rigorous academic courses and ultimately earn a college degree?
- Overall, what approaches do you use to reinforce high expectations for learning and behavior?
As you evaluate students' work, do you get ideas about possibly modifying your curriculum and instructional strategies? Yes or No? To what extent does oral or written feedback from students serve as sources for curricular ideas?
On a scale of 1-5, how familiar are you with educational technology to enable students to use technology to engage in active learning and attain technological literacy?
Name some strategies to effectively incorporate college awareness activities into the academic curriculum and classroom practices.
What types of intervention strategies, educational services, and other supports are essential so that your GEAR UP students make a seamless transition from middle to high school?
Name 3 important skills students should develop and master before graduating from high school.
Knowledge of College Programs, Costs, and Financial Aid Opportunities
Are you sufficiently familiar with the following in order to inform your students: college programs (e.g., undergraduate majors), institutional types and their entrance requirements, and costs of attendance?
Explain the key differences among a public; private, nonprofit (independent); and proprietary college.
Name several academic entrance requirements for entering freshman at 2- and 4-year public colleges/universities in your state.
What is the average annual cost of tuition (for 2000-2001) at public 2-year and public 4-year higher education institutions in your state?
Explain the key differences among a grant, loan, and work-study aid.
Are you sufficiently familiar with the following in order to inform your students: (a) Pell grants; (b) College Work-Study (CWS); (c) federal loans; (d) GEAR UP financial aid component; (e) state/local aid; (f) institutional aid; and (g) other sources (e.g., private aid such as Lyons Club)?
How often (e.g., daily, weekly, a few times each month, monthly) do you talk with students about the importance of a college education and preparing for a career?
How often do you show students magazines, college catalogs, and other literature on various colleges, careers/occupations, and required skills?
Explain how you help students make connections between skills acquired through education and careers.
Your Students
Explain the procedures you would use to conduct a comprehensive "student needs assessment", such as examine prior course work, grades, and standardized test scores; observe a student performing a variety of tasks (e.g., conducting an experiment, solving a multi-step math problem, doing a presentation); and/or speak with parents and former teachers.
On a scale of 1-5, how well do you understand the intellectual and psychosocial needs of low income youth?
What percentage of your GEAR UP students are performing at or above grade level in (1) Math and (2) English/Language Arts? (a) Under 25 percent; (b) 25-50 percent; (c) 50-75 percent; or (d) over 75 percent?
What percent of the current 7th grade will complete Algebra I by the end of 9th grade?
What percent of current 7th graders do you think should be able to handle Advanced Placement (AP) exams (score of 3 or higher) when they reach high school? (a) Under 25 percent; (b) 25-50 percent; (c) 50-75 percent; or (d) over 75 percent?
What percent of the 7th grade is currently on track academically to enter college without mandated remediation programs once they begin college?
What are some strategies you use to reach students who are not performing well (at least at "B" level) with respect to the content, concepts, and skills you are teaching?
Overall, what percentage of your GEAR UP students do you believe can meet high academic standards, perform well in the classroom, score high on standardized tests, and meet rigorous college entrance requirements? (a) under 25 percent; (b) 25 - 50 percent; (c) 50 - 75 percent; (d) 75 - 99 percent; and (e) all of them?
Students' Parents
Explain how active your students' parents are in helping their children on a daily basis prepare (academically and financially) for postsecondary education, and acting as partners in their children's long-term educational goals.
Name some approaches that are effective for parents to help their middle school children start preparing now for high school and college (e.g., helping children with homework on daily basis and understanding its relation to content taught in the classroom, periodic meetings with counselors and teachers, listening to children read, attending workshops on understanding grade level requirements and creating home conditions for learning, volunteering in classrooms).
Describe the efforts you make to inform parents of (a) knowledge, skills, and concepts their children must master in order to perform well on standardized tests (e.g., top quartile, top 3 stanines) and successfully enter into the next grade level; and (b) high school graduation and college entrance requirements.
Rank the following approaches (with the most widely used first) used by parents/guardians to contact you: letter/memo, telephone, meeting at school, scheduled conference, home visit, performance or other school event, other (please specify).
Importance of Data Collection, Analysis, and Maintenance
Has anyone from the GEAR UP staff or partners explained the importance of continually collecting, analyzing, maintaining, and having available data on the academic achievement, college program and cost awareness, and educational aspirations of your students? Yes or No?
Explain how you use data to (a) inform your decisions about continuously improving curriculum, instructional approaches, and intervention strategies; (b) ensure that intervention services (e.g., type, frequency, location, time of day, duration, mode of delivery) are directly linked to standards/performance objectives and produce measurable/quantifiable outcomes; and (c) guide your "educational practices" and let you know if you are succeeding with respect to your goals/objectives?
Explain how you use data about your students and parents' backgrounds, and students' classroom performance (e.g., attendance, behavior, participation, homework completion and accuracy, notetaking and listening skills, grades on assignments and classroom tests) to plan your curriculum and instructional practices so that students' continually enhance their capacity for more advanced learning, accelerate their academic achievement, raise their educational aspirations and expectations, and improve their efforts to prepare for college and a productive future.
Explain how you interpret and use baseline data about the students' backgrounds and achievement/outcome data on students' classroom performance (e.g., attendance and retention rates; course enrollment patterns, performance on assignments and in-class exams) and rigorous standardized tests) to:
(a) Address the educational needs of a wide variety of students, and enhance their learning capacity,
educational aspirations, and efforts to prepare for high school and plan for a productive future; and
(b) Shape the curriculum and instructional practices (i.e., make it more challenging) at the GEAR UP school, so that students (a) master the grade-level concepts, knowledge, and skills needed to meet increasingly rising State standards of learning/performance objectives; (b) excel on standardized tests; (c) master core subjects and get promoted to successive grade levels; and (d) continually accelerate their academic achievement so they have more tools to prepare effectively to enter and succeed in postsecondary education.
Professional Development Opportunities
Do teachers at your school participate in groups (either by subject or interdisciplinary) to work collaboratively to change/improve curriculum and instruction, make it more challenging, so that students will master the grade-level concepts, knowledge, and skills needed to meet state and local standards/performance objectives and excel on standardized tests? Yes or No?
Describe the workshops or courses teachers were involved in this past year to help them "reinvent" themselves, such as better understand how to align the curriculum and instructional strategies with state and local standards and performance objectives, or better understand how to accelerate the academic performance of low income youths.
Explain the GEAR UP-sponsored professional development opportunities that aimed to help educators (a) promote high academic standards and expectations of all students, (b) use instructional approaches that promote inquiry-based, student-initiated rather than teacher-centered learning, or (c) design and implement a rigorous curriculum that enables students to develop their problem-solving skills.
Is the school creating and implementing a curriculum which develops, fosters, and reinforces students' research and higher order thinking skills, as well as motivation to plan academically and financially for college? Yes or No?
Since GEAR UP has been implemented, has your school or district sponsored any workshops or courses that address planning for low income middle school youths' transition into high school? Yes or No?
Impact of GEAR UP Provisions on Students and Parents
Explain the types of GEAR UP-sponsored services and programs for students and parents have you participated since your school has been part of the program (e.g., Sept. 1999). Types of services include academic tutoring, workshops on college programs and financial aid, conducting diagnostic needs assessments of students skills and deficiencies, developing education/academic achievement plans, meeting with parents about preparing children for postsecondary education, and others. How frequently was each provision offered (e.g., one-time, ongoing, monthly)? Were these activities mandatory or voluntary?
Since GEAR UP has been implemented, do your have tutors in the classroom? Yes or No?
If Yes:
(a) Why does your GEAR UP program have tutors? What research-based evidence does your school (or anyone from the GEAR UP staff) have that attests to their effectiveness in accelerating the academic performance of students similar to the one's you teach?
(b) Please explain how students are "selected" to work with tutors.
(c) Do tutors work in the actual classroom, hallway, or alternate classroom during class time, as other students
do their assignments?
(d) Do tutors work with students one-on-one or in small groups?
(e) Since tutors have been in the classroom, check the following improvements in your students: (1) attendance; (2) participation, (3) homework completion and accuracy, (4) notetaking and listening skills, (5) grades on assignments and classroom tests; (6) improved attitude toward learning; and (7) greater efforts to prepare for high school and plan for productive future.
Explain since GEAR UP has been implemented:.
(a) Are students gaining more control over their own academic progress, developing signals for when to seek assistance, actively seeking feedback on their assignments, and willing to accept constructive criticism about and make improvements in their work? Yes or No?
(b) Have you noticed if students are refining their concept of college and/or visioning and speaking of themselves in college? Yes or No?
Explain the extent of academic progress made by most of your students, and their growth in knowledge of college options and costs.
Since GEAR UP has been implemented, are your students demonstrating understanding of concepts, mastery of knowledge, and development of skills articulated in grade-level standards of learning and performance objectives? Yes or No?
Explain since GEAR UP has been implemented if you have noticed a change in students' parents' attitudes toward and efforts to become more active in planning their children's educational future. For instance:
(a) Do they meet with you more frequently to discuss their child's academic progress? Yes or No?
(b) Do more parents ask about strategies to help their children more with daily homework assignment? Yes or No?
(c) Do more parents ask about rigorous courses their child has the option to complete prior to entering high
school? Yes or No?
(d) Are parents more interested in learning about college programs, costs, financial aid opportunities, and
course entrance requirements? Yes or No?
Areas to be Addressed
What are some prevailing gaps/deficiencies in your school's program opportunities and overall infrastructure to which GEAR UP could provide financial and/or inkind support?
In order for your school to implement a rigorous academic curriculum and promote college awareness for all students, what other provisions could GEAR UP provide that are not in the planning stages or being currently implemented (e.g., more academic tutors in classrooms and/or after school, provide graphic calculators and/or computers, purchase commercial standardized tests in math and English, provide professional literature showing research and approved practices)?
About You
What subjects do you teach? What was your undergraduate major? graduate degree?
Since GEAR UP has been implemented in your school, what are some of the changes you have made to your instructional approaches, curriculum/lesson plans, efforts to relate to lower achieving students, and efforts to get parents more involved in helping their children succeed academically and prepare for higher education?
Andrea C. Baird
GEAR UP Program Officer
June 2000


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Our partners at ReadWrite [1] share this look at some of the cutest finds on the CES floor.
By Lauren Orsini
If the Consumer Electronics Show is even a glimpse of the future of technology, then the future is going to be downright adorable.
This week, the Las Vegas Convention Center was teeming with nonthreatening robot helpers eager to make our day-to-day lives a bit easier. And rather than the rigid, cold 'bots we were expecting, many of these robots go above and beyond the call of duty to charm even the most skeptical human beings.
Here are five of the cutest robots we saw at CES 2014.
Budgee [2], Five Elements Robotics
With jewel-toned, lopsided eyes, Budgee was designed to be your friendly second pair of hands. This lightweight, three-wheeled robot has an eight-hour rechargeable battery and a 50-pound weight limit, so it can follow you around and carry your things. And it's relatively cheap: contribute at least $1,200 to its Kickstarter campaign [3], and your own Budgee will be slated to ship in July.
Synergy Swan [4], Rbot
Now you can turn your mobile phone into a literal mobile phone. Rbot connects with your Android smartphone or tablet to allow it to roam around the house, all the while wearing a smiling face. It can be equipped with a telepresence app or simply programmed to play a video clip when it detects a person smiling at it. How's that for sociable? The Synergy Swan costs $450.
DiscoRobo [5], Tosy
Less utilitarian but no less appealing, DiscoRobo detects nearby music and dances to the beat. With candy-colored hues and dozens of expressions, this toy was designed to be a party-loving playmate to the young and old alike. And at only $37, DiscoRobo was one of the most affordable robots showcased at CES 2014.
Paro [6], Paro Robots
This cuddly creature isn't a toy; it's a $6,000 robotic caregiver. Designed to look like one of nature's most adorable animals — a harp seal — Paro is given to elderly patients who need more TLC than busy nursing homes can provide. Everything about Paro has designed to be saccharinely sweet, from a coat of antibacterial fur to a pacifier charging station.
RAPIRO [7], Kiluck Corporation
This Japanese robot looks like a chibi [8] version of the classic humanoid robot silhouette. Its name, "RAPIRO," is short for "Raspberry Pi Robot," and, as you might have guessed, it can be programmed and powered entirely by that credit-card-sized Linux computer chip. Launched from a successful Kickstarter [9], RAPIRO comes as a kit with some assembly required and costs $354.
Related Links
- What I learned in Hour of Code [10]
- Why I've already deleted Jelly [11]
- Dealing with death in a digital age [12]
- The coolest camera innovations of 2013 [13]
- 5 gaming trends to watch in 2014 [14]


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Lesson Plan
Westward to Home: Joshua's Oregon Trail Diary Discussion Guide
- Grades: 3–5
About this book
To The Discussion Leader
Through Joshua's diary author Patricia Hermes takes young readers for an adventurous journey on the Oregon Trail in 1848. Joshua and his family dream of free fertile land, new opportunities, and a new home. That dream is tempered with the sacrifices these dreamers were called upon to make along the way. Joshua writes of runaway wagons, accidental drownings, brutal weather, diseases, and death. In the end, Joshua, his family, and friends see their dream come true as they cross the Cascade Mountains and revel in the beauty and promise of Oregon.
Readers joining Joshua on the trail also learn important history and geography lessons as they are exposed to terms, people, and places like Manifest Destiny, the Continental Divide, President Polk, Mormon leader Joseph Smith, and Independence Rock. But, Westward to Home: Joshua's Diary is much more than an adventurous piece of historical fiction. It is really the story of the human emotions attached to leaving home and starting all over. Patricia Hermes has had much experience uprooting a family and moving from one part of the United States to another. She says that when she wrote Joshua's diary, she relied at least in part on the experiences of her four sons. She says, "Today, though we are spared the trials of the early settlers, there is still the deep loneliness and loss that one feels when leaving behind one's home and family and friends. In the end, Joshua was able finally to overcome all the hardships of the move. And when settled in his new land, he began to feel at home — as we have."
"Oregon or Bust," "Manifest Destiny," or "Going Home?" What should Pa paint on their wagon? Ma wants to wait until they get to Oregon to see if it really feels like home. It is 1848, and nine-year-old Joshua McCullough and his family are joining a wagon train in St. Joseph, Missouri and traveling to the Oregon territory to claim free land and build a home. To Joshua it seems like a great adventure. Surrounded by his relatives and other travelers, Joshua says, "We now have our own little neighborhood," and he is eager to get started. Finally, the long train of 100 wagons gets moving. Joshua meets some children his own age, and being with them makes the trip more enjoyable. Then, an accident claims the life of an older man and his pet dog; people begin to die from cholera; and Joshua's own little cousin, Rachel, is strangled when her nightgown gets caught in the wagon axle. There is dust, rain, and hail on the prairie, and then cold and ice as the wagons cross the Continental Divide and the Cascade Mountains. The constant fear of an Indian attack becomes real when five missing scouts are found killed by arrows.
Still, Joshua sees things he'd never seen before including great herds of buffalo. Six months after leaving Missouri, the wagon train reaches Oregon. Joshua says, "We seem to be on top of the world, the wind blows and the leaves dance. It's so different from St. Joseph. It's green now, even in October." As the family puts up their tent, with their new found friends settling nearby, they agree to paint on their wagon, "Home. We are home." And Joshua agrees, "Those are the best words ever."
Thinking About the Book
- Look back at the first part of Joshua's diary before the trip west. Not everyone had the same reaction about going to Oregon. Discuss the reasons each of the main characters gave for staying in Missouri or for heading west.
- The book is titled Westward to Home. On page 90 Joshua writes, "Home? We left our home behind." What does "home" mean to him? How does his definition of "home" change by the end of the diary?
- Why did the wagon train have to wait until the grass "greened up" before starting out?
- Define the following. Why is each term important in Joshua's diary?
Manifest Destiny
Donner Party
Continental Divide
- People who traveled on wagon trains together for a long time became like family members. What examples are there in the story of people helping each other out in times of trouble and pulling together? What examples can you think of where people help each other now, in modern times?
- If you had just one word to describe Joshua, what would that word be? Why?
- What do you think was the best part and the worst part of Joshua's trip? Explain.
- What do you think was the bravest thing Joshua did on the journey?
Student Activities
- On page 11, Joshua describes what his family packed in their wagon. There was not enough room to take everything they wanted to take. If you were only allowed to take three things that meant a lot to you, what would you choose and why?
- In his June 26th diary entry, Joshua writes that he dreamed of food, especially eggs. Take a survey of your discussion group. Ask these people if they have ever dreamt of food. If they did, what food was it? Compile your survey results and share with the group.
- Along with food, bedding, and furniture, Joshua's mother packed such medicines as quinine, laudanum, castor oil, hartshorn, and Epsom salts. Look up these medicines. Make a chart showing what each remedy was used for and what the modern remedy is for the same medical problem.
- One of the famous landmarks along the way was Independence Rock. See a picture of Independence Rock here. Many travelers carved their names or other messages on this rock. Joshua writes that on July 6, they reached Independence Rock but, "We are too tired to celebrate." If you had been on a wagon train, what would you have written on Independence Rock? Write a diary entry telling about climbing up Independence Rock and carving your message.
- Look at a map of the Oregon Trail route and see the route that Joshua's family took. Where was the halfway point of the trail? Which do you think was the hardest half of the journey? Why? Check out some of the landmarks on the Oregon Trail.
- Joshua mentions a musical instrument the men on the trail called hog fiddles. See what you can find out about these hog fiddles or dulcimers. What did they look like? Invite someone to come to class and demonstrate how this instrument is played. Can you find any recordings of dulcimer music for your discussion group to hear?
Discussion Guide written by Richard F. Abrahamson, Ph.D., Professor of Literature for Children and Young Adults, University of Houston, and Eleanore S. Tyson, Ed.D., Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Houston, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Houston, Texas.
- Subjects:Changes and New Experiences, Confronting and Resolving Fears, Content Area Reading, Literature, Reading Comprehension, Writing, Feelings and Emotions, Creativity and Imagination, Exploration and Discovery, Pioneers, United States, Maps and Globes, Social Studies through Literature, Moving, Survival
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[video] Cramer's Mad Money Landmark
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Tuesday Oct. 1 marks the 2000th episode of Mad Money with a special celebratory show taped outside the New York Stock Exchange.
Mad Money has come a long way from its first airing on March 15, 2005. Through the deep recession of 2008 and 2009 to getting you back to even and beyond, Jim Cramer has been at it almost every day -- working, as he says, "not to make friends, but to make you money." The show is about explaining what has become an ever more confusing market, giving you the tools to do your own research and homework... and to stay in the game.
The show is 100% about the homegamer-- the individual investor. Mad Money is both a prime time entertainment show and a truly intellectual and smart show about individual stocks.
I've been honored to work with Cramer for the past four years of this endeavor, and every day I continue to learn from him and the show.
Congrats to Jim on his 2000th show. In the video above, he talks about why individual stock research can indeed lead to outperformance and why it's key to stay in the game, while highlighting some of the big wins from the show's tenure.
--Written by Nicole Urken.


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Andalusian donkey
The Andalusian donkey or Cordobes donkey is a formal breed of donkeys native to the province of Córdoba in Andalusia, Spain, and is also called the Lucena donkey because of its alleged origin in the town of Lucena, Córdoba is its origin. It is considered the oldest of the European breeds, at some 3,000 years, and today is rare.
It is a large breed in which males may reach 1.6 metres (5.2 ft) in height at the withers, and females 1.5 metres (4.9 ft). Its head is medium-sized, and sub-convex in profile; the neck is muscular. It has a long loin, with lean, sharp withers. Unlike other breeds of Spain, the coat is short, including that on the ears, and soft to the touch. The coat is predominantly black-gray thrush, sometimes leading to almost white. Given its origin in a semi-arid environment, it is well adapted to heat and lack of water. The Andalusian donkey is strong and sturdy, yet docile and calm. The breed spread from Córdoba to the south and center of the Iberian Peninsula.
The current state of Andalusian breed is critical. The number of purebred individuals is just over one hundred individuals, which is divided between private owners of donkeys and the conservation of ADEBA associations, which have helped keep up their numbers. Conservation plans include sparing use as work animal in the field and the forest (work which can also be done by horses), and use in rural tourism initiatives that have been followed in some places like Mijas (Málaga).
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25 Years of Volunteerism with National Military Family Association
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Working for a company for 25 years shows loyalty—volunteering for an organization for 25 years is much more than just loyalty. It is dedication, selflessness, and passion for what one does. Wanda Allen-Yearout is one of only a few individuals with this huge accomplishment, but she is very modest about it.
"I just hope to raise the awareness of military families to the legislative process in Washington D.C. and help them advocate for themselves." Wanda is the only Volunteer/Representative who has spent 25 years working relentlessly for the National Military Family Association. Besides being a NMFA Representative for Davis-Monthan AFB near Tucson, Arizona, she works on whatever projects she can help with: reviewing scholarship applications, visiting Operation Purple® camps, and writing grants. She was also an integral part of the Professional Development Program, where much of the Volunteer Corps Training Manual is derived and maintained.
"I always challenge myself to get out there and volunteer for something," she said. "I learned a long time ago that I didn't know everything, but if I kept an open mind and listened, I could find something new in every educational opportunity. It's that whole 'bloom where you are planted' mindset." Not only does she have a positive attitude, she is also very proficient at the things she does. Throughout the years, she has won several NMFA awards including the Novella Gibson Whitehead Award and the Sydney Tally Hickey Award. The Sydney Tally Hickey Award has a special meaning to Wanda because she met Sydney Hickey, who was a driving force behind the Association's many legislative successes in the 1990s. Meeting Sydney motivated Wanda to write to several Congressmen about adding language to legislation so the Coast Guard stationed in Alaska and the Pacific would be properly covered for travel reimbursement when called home on emergency status. The bill was eventually passed and signed into law. Wanda's dedication to the military families is exemplary and will certainly inspire many to follow in her footsteps.
To learn more about the National Military Family Association, visit here. To get engaged with veterans in your community, search on Serve.gov: "veterans" or "military families" or "service members" or "soldiers". Or contact your local VA to learn about work in the local veterans community.


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Posts by First Amendment Center:
Cannibal Cop: freedom for thoughts, fantasies we hate
By Clay Calvert Ruling that throws out conviction of police officer for conspiracy to commit kidnapping on basis of grisly online posts strikes blow against dangerous notion of 'thought crimes.'
Gay rights and religious freedom
Religious Freedom Center and Moment magazine discussion explores thorny religious-liberty issues.
Supreme Court: Fox News reporter protected by N.Y. 'shield'
And hear an interview with Jana Winter after lower-court ruling against her.
Defining religious freedom in America: Current challenges, future directions
On March 18, 2013, the Religious Freedom Education Project at the Newseum, Moment Magazine and the Committee on Religious Liberty held a day-long symposium on religious freedom in the Knight Conference Center at the Newseum.
The morning panel, "Is religious liberty under attack?," was moderated by Welton Gaddy, president of the Interfaith Alliance and featured Hoda [...]
University of Georgia School of Law wins First Amendment Moot Court competition
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The team from University of Georgia School of Law took top honors Friday at the 23rd Annual National First Amendment Moot Court Competition, sponsored by the First Amendment Center and Vanderbilt University School of Law.
Winning team members were Mary Beth Martinez and Katie Croghan. The law school also won the competition in [...]
Hudson book on student speech wins honor
David L. Hudson Jr.'s book Let the Students Speak (Beacon Press) is on Choice Magazine's annual Outstanding Academic Title list.
Judge halts Tenn. law restricting online sex ads
The Tennessean reports that federal judge agrees with arguments by Backpage.com that the law infringes on freedom of speech.
Calif. student suspended for poem about Conn. school massacre
KGO-TV reports girl's verses included a line that said, 'I know why he pulled the trigger.'
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Washington Post reports the legislation would have restricted government officials' ability to talk with news reporters.
CBS special looks at religious freedom, diversity, threats
First Amendment Center's Charles C. Haynes, other religious scholars and leaders are interviewed.
W.Va. senator urges MTV to chuck 'Buckwild'
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Salt Lake City's Deseret News looks into why Modesto, Calif., is the only school district in the U.S. requiring students to take a world religions course.
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The First Amendment: Freedom of Speech, part of Thomson Reuters' series on 'law for the layperson,' puts free-speech concepts into plain English.
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My daughter had an unusual request for her birthday this year. No, not the latest electronic game, hot CD or even a collectible doll.
She asked for only one thing. An upgrade in dcor for her bedroom.
"A new room?" I asked, puzzled. What could be wrong with creamy yellow walls, a bright orange and pink bedspread, and hand-me-down and garage sale furniture with a cheery coat of white gloss paint?
"It's a little ... babyish," she explained.
"Well, what do you want?" I thought maybe a new quilt, or some throw pillows. Nothing drastic.
A smile crossed her almost 10-year-old features. "Something Asian-inspired."
She was quite serious.
Let me backtrack. I'm pretty strict with television choices for our kids, and they either watch their G-rated shows or share what I like.
As in, HGTV, otherwise known as Home and Garden Television.
From "Design on a Dime" to "Designed to Sell," my kids have, through osmosis, become familiar with the ins and outs of interior design. And they know how to do an overhaul for cheap.
Given this sort of education, it's really not surprising that my tweenager wanted a room makeover, and knew exactly what Asian-inspired meant.
I couldn't be sure if this was a passing fancy (as can happen with the fourth-grade crowd) or a dedicated desire.
I told her I'd consider it - if she mapped out her design, including furniture placement, wall color and a complete brainstorm of possible accessories.
I was presented with a full color proposal, to-scale model of her room the next day.
Clearly she meant business. I asked that she be both frugal and patient, and agreed to work toward her idea, within reason.
Our tips for a child bedroom makeover, as gleaned from our recent experience and way too many hours of HGTV:
1. Gut before you glam. Just like the shows, the first thing we did was get rid of all the junk. We cleaned out her room, took down curtains to leave sparer window dressing, and painted her walls a fresh, muted green. She enjoyed sorting through the paint chips (free, from a local home improvement store) and picked her top choice from a parental-approved selection.
2. Choose simple furniture. Out went the country-cute garage sale finds, and in went a dark wood set with clean lines that will take her all the way through college and beyond.
The replacement furniture was a gift from Grandma, but for those on a more restricted budget I'm still an advocate of yard sales and scratch cover. Swapping furniture with family members is another option.
3. Recycle, reuse, restyle. For bedding, my daughter wanted a red set to contrast with the green walls and add a little color. She decided to use an old set we had, which happened to be red, to save more money to spend on accessories.
4. Go off the beaten path. My daughter found bamboo stalks and a frog encircled pot in an authentic Asian market, and we capitalized on a family reunion to California to make a detour into Chinatown. There we discovered a hand-painted wall hanging for less than $30.
5. Discover your inner artist. With a camera and a day trip to beautiful gardens, my children shot a smorgasbord of living plant photography. My daughter picked her four favorite pics to print out at Wal-Mart, and with inexpensive frames she created an art wall that looks nothing short of professional.
6. Be patient, and enjoy the process. Pulling the room together has taken time and energy, but we've had tremendous fun along the way.
The end result: a beautiful, original room my daughter is thrilled to call home.
Britta Coleman can be reached at Practically Parenting, Features Department, Amarillo Globe-News, P.O. Box 2091, Amarillo, TX 79166 or e-mail her at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Things to do in Edinburgh
A distinctively compact city, Edinburgh attractions are situated close to each other and the Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh, making it the perfect destination for short breaks. Many attractions are within a 10-minute walk from the hotel, so visitors can take a stroll in the beautiful Princes Street Gardens, view world-class art at the National Galleries of Scotland, take a hair-raising journey through the Edinburgh Dungeons or explore the National Museum of Scotland.
Guests will also enjoy visiting the popular Edinburgh Zoo, touring the Royal Yacht Britannia docked at Edinburgh's Ocean Terminal or catching sporting action at Murrayfield Stadium, all just a short drive away.
After a day spent sightseeing, don't miss Edinburgh at night. Take in a show at the Edinburgh Playhouse, enjoy a meal at one of Edinburgh's Michelin-starred restaurants or dance the night away in the lively clubs on George Street or the Cowgate.
Book the Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh
Combining Old World charm with modern comfort, this city centre hotel in Edinburgh is the perfect place to return after exploring the many things to do in Edinburgh. Guests are sure to enjoy the hotel's enviable location on the Royal Mile, as well as its 4-star amenities and attentive service.


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This page contains Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen Video Walkthroughs for Playstation 3 called "Walkthrough Part AutoBot Training pt 2" and has been posted or updated on May 18, 2013 by warman854.
- Developer: Luxoflux, Inc.
- Publisher: Activision
- Genre: Adventure
- Release: Jun 23, 2009
- ESRB: Teen
Walkthrough Part AutoBot Training pt 2
Watch this step-by-step Video Walkthrough, which may help and guide you through each and every level part of this game.
Please Submit a Problem for any incomplete, non-working or fake cheat listed above.
If you know other secrets, hints, glitches or level guides, then please Submit your Cheats and share your insights with other players.
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Baby Name Poll Results
Thea vs. Amira vs. Caprina
A few baby girl names, can't decide which 2 we should narrow down to. Also considering Shayla. If you can think of similar names shout them out! Thanks!~Jess
The Top Baby Name is...
|Thea Cincotta
|53% (8 votes)
|Amira Cincotta
|40% (6 votes)
|Caprina Cincotta
|7% (1 votes)
Thea and Amira! Both beautiful unique choices. I don't like Caprina. Shayla is ok.
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I don't think any of them sound good with your last name, TBH but my favorites are Thea and Amira. Caprina and Shayla are not good, IMO
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Thea Cincotta is so lovely!
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Explore oceans and sea life and learn to transform thoughts and new information into various forms of poetry.
Learn new information about the sea and ocean life, the many different forms of poetry, and some of the background history of poetry.
1. A computer with Internet access. Some useful Internet addresses are the following:
These addresses can be used to find various marine art, photos, and information to use for the research portion of the assignment.
This address contains various information about whales found in the oceans.
This is a link that connects to the Discovery Channel. It will help the students find information on oceans and marine life.
This site provides a long list of ocean resources
2. Some type of C.D. ROM or computerized encyclopedia such as Groiler Multi- Media Encyclopedia or Encarta Encyclopedia (research under: poetry, sea, sea lions, sea cucumbers, oceans, ect...) or various other research materials.
This lesson will take approximately 3-5 hours of class time to complete. The length depends on how much time the students will receive to research, write, edit, revise, and share their assignment in addition to the age and ability of the students.
Allow students to search available books, Internet, and computerized resources for an ocean topic of their interest and choice. Have the students research and write down any information they learn about their chosen topic.
After the students have gathered information on their topic, introduce them to limericks and cinquain poetry and give them an example of what they will be doing.
Limericks are humorous, five-lined poems that originated in Ireland. Lines 1, 2, and 5 rhyme. And lines 3 and 4 rhyme.
There was once a manatee named Molly,
She was always playful and jolly
Her flippers were strong
And pushed her along
"I am a swimming sea cow, by golly."
Cinquain poetry is a five lined poem in the following form:
line 1-noun-usually two syllables
line 2-describes noun-usually four syllables
line 3-states action-usually six syllables
line 4- expresses a feeling-usually eight syllables
line 5- synonym of line 1-usually two or three syllables
Sea foam Sea shells
Salty water Sandy Beaches
Blowing over the boat Buried beneath the sand
The wind makes me feel so relaxed How I enjoy exploring
Oceans Crustaceans
3. Have the students write limerick and cinquain poems using the ocean topic they chose.
4. When the students have completed the rough drafts of their poems they will get together with a partner and do a peer sharing and editing activity. During this time the students will read each others poetry and offer suggestion and attempt to answer any questions their partner may have. Encourage the students to look for grammar, various word change suggestions and imagery.
5. After the students poems are revised and rewritten or typed, the students can share their poems with the class.
The students will turn in their poems. Poems will be assessed by checking the forms. A successful poem will fit the format of a limerick or a cinquain. Poems must fit a specific poem format.
The poems must have accurate information about the ocean or related information discussed in the poem. This information will be supported by the research that is done by the student.
The students will also be required to turn in his/her notes on the information that was found in the research done on the students topic of choice. For a successful assessment, the information in the notes should be represented in the poems. This assessment is strictly to monitor the research procedures of the student.
Curricular Strands and Major Concepts:
Language arts: Learning how various forms of poetry are written and writing their own pieces of these types of poetry. Speech and communication with classmates. Research skills. Revision skills.
Science: Learning various information about sea life and oceans.
Social Studies: Discussion of the background history of the various types of poetry.
Possible Extensions
Cinquain poems are useful in helping the students to identify prepositions.
Check out books from the library or bring in your personal poetry books and share published limericks and cinquains.
Have the students write a brief report on their findings pertaining to their chosen ocean topic. A class discussion could be done on these findings or the students could give speeches on their discoveries to the class.
Students could write these forms of poetry about the slave trade based on the new information they learned through the other lessons in the unit.
There are a number of videos that provide visual images of oceans and beaches with background music. Use of these types of videos may also provide an effective stimulus for this activity. Compact disks are also sold that provide sounds of the ocean. These can be played while the students are writing as an added feature.
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Pac-12 Women's Volleyball Scores
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Sun Devils grind out 5-set victory over rival Wildcats
Pac-12 Networks' Kevin Barnett and Amy Gant recap Arizona State women's volleyball's 5-set victory over rival Arizona on Saturday. Set scores were 19-25, 26-24, 22-25, 25-18, 20-18.
ASU's Oluoma Okara on late-season wins: 'We have nothing left to hold back'
Camryn Irwin of Pac-12 Networks talks with Oluoma Okara after Arizona State's 3-1 win over Colorado on Wednesday in Tempe. Okara had 17 kills and five digs.
ASU's Oluoma Okaro on first conference win: 'I can't even describe the feeling right now'
Pac-12 Network's Daron Sutton and Don Shaw talk with Oluoma Okaro, who had 14 kills and three blocks in ASU's 3-1 win over Cal Friday in Berkeley.
@SunDevilVB Downs Rivals In Five On Senior Day

The Arizona State volleyball team (12-20, 5-15 Pac-12) sent its senior class out with a win on Saturday, defeating Pac-12 rival Arizona (18-14, 10-10 Pac-12) in five sets, 19-25, 26-24, 22-25, 25-18, 20-18, at Wells Fargo Arena.
18 from Pac-12 named to AVCA Region Volleyball Teams
SAN FRANCISCO - A combined 18 Pac-12 volleyball players were named to the AVCA Pacific North and Pacific South Regional teams, the American Volleyball Coaches Association announced
Four Pac-12 Volleyball Teams Headed to NCAA Round of 16
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This year, more than ever, anyone who has had it with the wintery weather has been thinking of shedding a few layers and breaking out the clothes for warmer weather. As winter turns into spring, it will be time to replace our heavier jackets with something lighter and water resistant.
For 2014, there are a few trends that have carried through in fashion when it comes to men's spring jackets and rainwear. First, color is still dominant when it comes to clothing trends. For example, this shorter pointed collar jacket in "bubble gum" pink, the pullover ¾ zip-front jacket in tangerine, and this longer spring coat that is color-blocked in shades of blue. If you are not into the brighter range of colors, then there are also darker shades of plum and burgundy that will give your look a punch of color, but with riche tones instead. Comfort and color are available with a number of outdoor jackets from Brookes, including Workwear Jackets, 3 in 1 Jackets, and Waterproof Jackets.


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Hi ladies. This is my first time on here. I have a few questions regarding milk production. My daughter (first baby) is almost 10 months old. I've been determined to nurse her at least until she's one and we've gone all this time with fair success. I work full time (had to go back when she was 3 months old - hardest thing in my life to do). While I'm away at work from her, I pump in the morning and afternoons and I am lucky to be able to head home at lunch and nurse her. I have always been able to provide just the right amount of milk. ..........but.......
Lately, I can't seem to pump enough milk for her and when she nurses it seems to be for shorter periods (maybe that's just b/c she's interested in what's gonig on around her?). We've been trying to introduce her to more solid foods and a variety of foods. This has been great as she loves to eat and experimenting with home made foods has been great fun. Last week she did get her first bug and had a fever so her appetite wasn't very big. Her meals while she was sick were mommy's milk in bottles when we were apart and nursing when I was with her. Beyond that she didnt' want to eat anything. She's feeling much better now and for the last week....... I haven't been able to keep up with her eating. The doctor said she was a bit under weight but that could have been because of her cold. So, I'm wondering if it's going to take a little time for me to get back to my normal 4 ounces per pumping session (I've never been a large producer of milk)? Or is this the start of the end of nursing becuase food has been introduced? I do have some frozen reserves, but really don't plan to go through that as I have this problem continue (unless I have to). She's always hated formula, but I am wondering if I shouldn't try to supplement a few feedings while I can't pump enough to hold her over.......?
Just getting a bit discouraged. Is this lull normal?
I've been taking Fenugreek (Mother's Milk Drops) and pills when I'm away at work. I just only seem to be able to pump 1 or 2 ounces total from both sides each time. I know this can't be enough as her bottles typically are 4 ounces usually.
Thanks for any comments, suggestions, advice on getting my supply back up.


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With the NBA draft only a day away, several teams are looking to move up or down in an attempt to either acquire a veteran player or improve their draft stock.
Some might try and move up to select Florida's Bradley Beal at No. 2, while other could attempt to move down for extra picks.
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****I never thought I'd say this, but I beat out Louisa May Alcott, at least for a few hours. Thanks, everyone for the support!)
This weekend (Friday & Saturday) my advent devotional will be FREE!
That's right, totally free. So if you haven't snagged your copy, now is a great time. You also have the option to purchase for another person, so if you aren't the devotional type or already have one, you can buy for friends or family. Sweet! Any sales help visibility on Amazon, so spread the word. Thanks for all the support on the first day so far--I appreciate also those of you who have shared with friends even though you probably aren't the devotional-book type. I didn't expect that and it made me feel loved. :)
Also, if you're able to write a review, that also helps people make decisions on purchasing. You don't have to give it your most amazing rating, something honest would be nice. Or...maybe consider starting a three-wolves howling phenomenon. If you don't know what that is, click HERE, scroll down to read the comments (there are THOUSANDS) and be ready for a laugh.
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Help us support the AWLAWednesday, May 6th, 2009
The Animal Welfare League of Arlington's 14th Annual Walk for the Animals is this Saturday, May 9th!
The event is one of the biggest fundraisers for homeless animals in all of Northern Virginia and this year the need may be bigger than ever. They expect over 500 people and 300 dogs out at the Bluemont Park to enjoy the walk and all the fun activities afterwards.
We recognize every dog is not as lucky as Dogtopia dog, so we're proud to act as a sponsor of this event and have a representative in the pledge walk!
Please visit the page here to make a donation – any amount is greatly appreciated.


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External Relations, Education Next
Research lacking on school discipline reforms
Thin evidence on causes of and alternatives to suspensions, expulsions
The 2016 EdNext Poll – including 10-year trends in public opinion
Common Core and vouchers lose ground; growing opposition to tenure; charter schools and testing retain support
Study finds school closures in NYC benefitted rising ninth-graders
Students enrolled in higher performing high schools, more likely to earn Regents diploma
States curb Common Core opposition by leaving testing consortia
Thirty-eight states have left either PARCC, Smarter Balanced, or both since 2010
New analyses of opt-out movement offer fresh perspectives
Although less likely to be economically disadvantaged, opt-out students tended to be lower-achieving than test takers in New York State last year
Once promising reforms stall in Baltimore
Student performance low, principal attrition high in Charm City
Icahn Charter Schools build background knowledge to drive learning
Student achievement places Icahn among NYC's top performing charter networks
PARCC and Massachusetts state exams predict college success equally well
In math, PARCC's college-ready cutoff score is set at a higher level than the MCAS proficiency cutoff
Bush-Obama regulations fail to generate sustained gains in student achievement
School choice and competition remain the best hope for improving schools
Two school choice proponents argue the merits of education savings accounts
Education savings account (ESAs) provide parents with most or all of funds the state would have spent on a child's education, allowing parents to pay for public school alternatives, such as tutoring, online courses, private school tuition, or a combination of other educational services.
Massive economic gains for states that invest in student achievement
Fifty-state effort could increase GDP by $76 trillion over next 80 years
School choice, charters propel achievement in Denver schools
Principals and schools use autonomy to drive results
School choice benefits extend far beyond test scores
Urban minority students enrolled in district school alternatives more likely to graduate high school, enroll in college
Forty-five States Increased Academic Proficiency Standards between 2011 and 2015
Commitments to Common Core generate record gains in state standards, no states receive failing grade
Are U. S. Schools Really Resegregating?
Segregation still in decline despite decreasing black exposure to white students
New academic games motivate students to achieve
Coleman's early theories on competition increase student engagement
Black-White Achievement Gap Makes Little Progress Since 1960s
Greatest gains in South which has caught up with the rest of the country
Collective bargaining has negative impact on students' future earnings and employment
New study offers first evidence of the long-term effects of duty-to-bargain laws
States Move Toward Dual-Immersion and English-Immersion Instruction
Rising standards and accountability initiatives have spotlighted weak ELL programs
Does Poverty Explain the Mediocre Performance of American Schools?
U.S. students from both affluent and low-income homes underperform their peers in other countries
Test-based accountability has beneficial long-term effects on the graduation rates and future earnings of disadvantaged Texas students attending schools at risk of failing, new study finds
But disadvantaged students at schools seeking recognition for high performance suffer education and income losses.
Education Department Letter Strays Far From Civil Rights Act
Education mandate will create paperwork, not improve minority education
2015 EdNext Poll: Public Backs Testing, Opposes "Opt-out" Movement
Support for Common Core State Standards slips, but opponents are still in the minority; a majority opposes requirements to balance discipline rates across race; only a minority backs union fees for non-union teachers; support for charter schools and tax credits to fund private school scholarships dips, but a majority still favors them
New Orleans Reforms Boost Student Performance
Families have many options as 93 percent of public school students attend charter schools
Charter Schools Do Not Appear to Discriminate Against Special Education Students
Students with disabilities more likely to remain in charters than in district schools
Race to the Top Competition Changes State Education Policies
Winners enact new initiatives, strengthen standards and expand charters
Wisconsin High School Reaches High International Benchmarks in Math and Reading
Participating in international testing motivates both educators and students
Increased Per-Pupil Spending Yields Improved Educational Attainment and Higher Future Wages for Students from Low-Income Families
How money is spent matters; school districts use unexpected increases more productively than they use other resources
At Success Academy, Strong Content and Curriculum are Keys to Success
Progressive education techniques and innovative teacher training help the charters outperform NYC public schools
School Closings Due to Bad Weather Have Little to No Effect on Student Achievement
But individual absences caused by weather when schools don't close have negative effects on achievement
Twenty States Increased Academic Proficiency Standards between 2011 and 2013
For the first time since the passage of No Child Left Behind, state standards have risen; all states that show strong improvements have adopted Common Core
Education Gap Grows for Adolescents from Single-Parent Families
Young people raised in one-parent homes complete fewer years of schooling and are less likely to receive a B. A. degree
U.S. Students from Two-Parent Families Achieve a Grade Level Higher than Peers from Single-Parent Families
The United States has one of the highest percentages of single-parent families among developed countries
50 Years after the Moynihan Report, More than One-Quarter of Young Black Males Are Neither Employed nor Enrolled in School or Vocational Training
The incarceration rate for young black men without a high school diploma rose from 10 percent in 1980 to 37 percent by 2008
In the U.S., Nearly a Quarter of All Children Live with an Unmarried Mother
50 years after the Moynihan Report, the percentage of children in mother-only families has risen from around 25% to 50% among blacks, and around 7% to 19% among whites.
Experimental Study Shows Major Benefits for Students Who Attend Live Theater
Culturally enriching field trips increase knowledge, tolerance, and the ability to read emotions of others
Substantial Opportunities for Improving Teacher Evaluations Lie in the Area of Classroom Observations
Researchers recommend adjusting classroom observation scores for student demographics, using observations conducted by trained external observers
Effective Schools Help Students Outperform Expectations Based on Cognitive Skills
Differences in school effectiveness have important consequences for students' academic achievement.
Support for Common Core Slips, But Majority of Public Still In Favor
2014 EdNext poll finds while the public, on average, gives 50% of teachers in their local schools an A or a B grade, 22% are given a D or an F
Student Achievement Gains at KIPP Schools Cannot Be Explained by Student Attrition
Study finds students are similar to those in other local schools and most patterns of attrition are no different
Addressing Race Disparities in K‒12 School Discipline
Does the U.S. Department of Justice and Department of Education's "Dear Colleague Letter" miss the mark on civil-rights enforcement?
Early Teacher Retirement Program Does Not Adversely Affect Student Achievement
Program costly, but in low-income schools small learning gains observed
U.S. Students from Educated Families Fall Short in Math Proficiency on Global Stage
U.S. ranks 27th out of 34 OECD countries overall; 28th among students with at least one college-educated parent
Texas Ten Percent Plan Brings More Students to State's Flagship Universities
But automatic admission causes drop in comparable private and out-of-state colleges
Are the States Implementing Common Core?
Two experts identify implementation challenges and offer different assessments of progress thus far.
Supplementing College Tuition Improves Grades of African American Students
Study finds promise of non-merit-based academic college scholarship significantly decreases school-wide suspensions in urban school district.
Which Student Growth Method Should Policymakers Use to Evaluate Schools?
Measuring student performance correctly helps set the right expectations for students and teachers in both high-poverty and advantaged schools.
Poll Data Show Information on School District's National Ranking Boosts Support for School Reform
Public supports Common Core, and when given national ranking of local schools, Americans give those schools lower grades and express greater support for vouchers, charters, and teacher tenure reform
Mayoral Election May Threaten Progress in NYC Schools
Will academic success and public support protect charters and small high schools under a de Blasio administration?
More Graduates with High Academic Scores Now Enter Teaching
Average SAT performance of first-year teachers rose between 1993 and 2008
Study Finds Louisiana Voucher Program Improves Racial Diversity in Public Schools
Contrary to allegations by the U.S. Department of Justice, the scholarship program improves racial integration in public schools in 34 districts under desegregation orders
Field Trips to Art Museums Improve Critical Thinking, Promote Historical Empathy, and Increase Tolerance
Though school field trips to culturally enriching institutions are in decline, study finds positive educational effects; students from rural regions and minorities benefit most.
Mayoral Election Could Open Door to More Charter Schools in Boston
Charter school growth in Boston is at a standstill, even though studies show strong academic results and the schools have popular support
High School Graduation Rates Increase after 30 Years of Stagnation
Increased K‒8 math skills, decreased teen birth rates, and lower incarceration rates may have lifted completion rates between 2000 and 2010
A Majority of Public Supports Common Core, but Opposition is Growing
National survey finds declining support for increased school spending and teacher salaries; thinks schools do not do as well at attending to the needs of the less-talented as those of the more-talented.
School Choice Prompts Positive Reactions, Motivation in Traditional Public Schools
Evidence shows constructive district reactions to presence of charter schools in urban districts
School Administrators Benefit the Most from Teacher Pension Plans
Beginning teachers subsidize handsome payoffs to superintendents, guardians of the public interest
Despite Common Core's Call for Increased State Standards, 26 States Lower Proficiency Bar
Authors Paul Peterson and Peter Kaplan find that even though 37 states and the District of Columbia (D.C.) received a waiver from the U.S. Department of Education as incentive to join the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) consortia and raise their standards in 2009, standards still declined in rigor in 26 states and D.C. between 2009 and 2011.
Armed With Flexibility and Control, Wisconsin School Districts Reduce Debt
2011 legislation opened opportunities for education reform and debt reduction in Wisconsin's schools
Teach For America Keeps Forward Momentum After 24 Years
Growth is fueled by a common vision, regional independence, data-driven improvement, and pioneering alumni
What Works Clearinghouse Gives Voucher Study Highest Rating
Study Finds School Vouchers Boost College Enrollment for African Americans by 24%
"Parent Trigger" Laws Spark Debate Over Strategies for School Reform
Laws give parents more leverage for demanding school improvement, but will they result in legal battles or better schools?
School Funding Practices Keep Dollars in Districts for "Phantom Students"
Protection clauses and hold-harmless provisions discourage districts from adapting to make the best use of funds when enrollments decline
Teacher Preparation Programs Face More Scrutiny as Common Core Era Begins
New analysis points to the importance of training and transparent assessments of teacher preparation programs as keys to improving quality
Study Finds School Vouchers Boost College Enrollment for African Americans by 24%
First systematic analysis of long-term results for voucher recipients tracks 99% of students in original program.
Online Teacher Education a "Disruptive Innovation" that Delivers Quality at Lower Cost
Programs open doors to teaching for talented candidates who need alternatives to campus-based model
Do We Need a New Education Policy for Hispanics?
Debate focuses on how best to foster academic success for youth in the nation's fastest growing immigrant group
College Courses Can Use Technology To Improve Access and Reduce Costs
Experimental study shows students learn as much online as do peers in traditional courses
School district costs for teachers' health insurance rose at an average annual rate of 4 percent above inflation from 2004 to 2012
Early results from Wisconsin's Act 10 indicate promise of significant savings
Substitute Teachers are a Large Presence in American Schools
Regular teacher absences are costly to school budgets and student learning
"No Excuses" Charter Schools Confront High Bar of Expectations as Graduates Enter College in Record Numbers
KIPP and others focus on factors critical to raising their students' college-completion rates
New Generation of Teachers Seeks Greater Role in Education Reform
Changing demographics and ideas fuel challenges to conventional teachers union positions
Widely Publicized Critique of Virtual Schools Seriously Flawed
Evidence used in report on K12 Inc. presents misleading information about how much students learn
Increasing Instructional Time for Algebra Boosts Student Performance and Graduation Rates
Taking two periods of Algebra in 9th grade has long-run positive effects on lower-achieving students
Study Quantifies Individual Principals' Contributions to Student Achievement Growth
A new study has found that highly effective principals raise the achievement of a typical student in their schools by between 0.05 and 0.21 standard deviations.
New Survey Shows Majority of Independent Voters Favor Charter Schools, feel Unions do 'More Harm than Good'
Overall, public says teacher salaries and tenure should be based heavily on student test performance; public has less confidence in teachers than previously reported
Review of Florida Test Scores Confirms Substantial Gains over Past Decade
After the end of social promotion in 3rd grade, Florida shown to have boosted student performance
Teacher Evaluations Found to Improve Midcareer Effectiveness
When teachers in Cincinnati were evaluated rigorously, student performance on math tests improve
New Report Identifies 165 Public High Schools That Admit Students Based on Top Academic Records
Schools disproportionately serve Asians and African Americans; Whites and Latinos underrepresented
Public Schools still have more money and employees per pupil than they did in 2000, but are now feeling a financial squeeze
Bold action is needed to protect students without raising costs
Student Achievement Gains in U.S. Fail to Close International Achievement Gap
U.S. ranks 25th out of 49 countries in student test-score gains over 14-year period, report 3 scholars at Harvard, Stanford and the University of Munich
States and Cities Taking Steps to End the District Monopoly on Public School Facilities
Movement growth prompts districts to accommodate charter needs – but bigger structural changes are needed
School Start Times Found to Affect Student Achievement
North Carolina study suggests a one-hour later start time in middle school would reduce achievement gaps
Researchers Report Findings Showing Lasting Impacts of Effective Teachers
Teachers who raise test scores have long-term effects on students' college enrollment and earnings as adults
Low Family Income Not a Major Reason For Poor Student Achievement
Although income and achievement are correlated, the Broader, Bolder Approach to school reform errs in ignoring other, more important factors
Policy Obstacles Stall, But Do Not Stop, Progress of Charter Schools in South Carolina
Lessons from past 15 years show difficult political and financial path charter schools face
Milwaukee School Voucher Program has more Students with Disabilities than Previously Reported
Study shows that 7 to 14 percent of voucher students have disabilities, as compared to 2 percent estimate by Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Students who attend middle schools at risk of dropping out of high school
As compared to students in K-8 elementary schools, middle school students also score lower on achievement tests. Losses amount to as much as 3.5 to 7 months of learning
The Battle Over Common Core Math Standards: Will A Larger Federal Role Help or Hinder Curriculum Improvement?
Standards raise the bar in many, but not all, states, and still do not reach the highest international level
School Choice Program Found to Reduce Crime and its Related Social Cost Among High-Risk Youth
High-risk middle- and high-school students who transfer to their preferred school are less likely to be arrested and spend less time incarcerated, pointing to impact of school choice
Experts Envision New Federal Role Advancing Equity and Choice in Education
NCLB reauthorization offers possibility for federal redirection, if it focuses on providing parents more accurate information and greater choice rather than requiring top-down compliance
Achievement Gains under No Child Left Behind Test-Based Accountability Projected To Yield Large, Long-Term Economic Returns
Fact-checking analysis of recent National Research Council report shows that seemingly modest gains are significant
Obama Administration's Conditional Waivers from No Child Left Behind Provisions Spark New Legal, Policy, and Constitutional Debate
Are waivers that require states to accept "principles" necessary or do they constitute rewriting law?
Practical Research for Teachers is in Short Supply
Need for Research on Effective Choices That Work in the Classroom
Advocacy Groups Empower Parents to Act as Catalysts for School Reform
A growing number of nonprofit organizations bypass PTAs to force change in public education
Study Finds Gifted and Talented Programs in Middle-Schools Have Little Impact on Math and Reading Achievement
However, science scores improve from attending a gifted and talented magnet program
Shortchanging Extracurriculars Might be Penny-Wise and Pound-Foolish
Student involvement in sports, arts, and civic activities linked to higher academic achievement and persistence
Study Shows That Wealthy Suburban School Districts Are Only Mediocre by International Standards
Sixty-eight percent of all U.S. districts have average math achievement below the 50th percentile when compared to achievement in 25 developed nations
U.S. Proficiency in Math and Reading Lags Behind That of Most Industrialized Nations, Endangering Long Term Economic Growth
Harvard Study shows large variation in each state's international standing in math and reading achievement
Performance Learning Centers Give At-Risk Students New Chances to Succeed
Combining online learning and teacher coaching, PLCs enable students to learn at their own pace and earn their diplomas
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Our friend (and one of our favorite authors), Tullian Tchividjian, has a new book out. We had the opportunity to read an advance copy from the publisher and found it to be an encouraging, eye-opening look at God's grace through the experience of Jonah. Tullian—a prodigal grandson of Billy Graham–helps us see just how grand …
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Jun 14 2010
Surprised by Grace
Jun 12 2010
Liberating Black Theology
New from Crossway Books: Liberating Black Theology: The Bible and the Black Experience in America Prior to 2008, black liberation theology was an unknown among many Americans. As President Obama began campaigning, author Anthony Bradley found opportunities to give context to the seemingly angry preaching against whites that was broadcast on Fox News. Released …
Apr 28 2010
Introducing Kids to God's Mighty Acts
We've been reading a new children's Bible during our devotions that both we and our kids are enjoying: Mighty Acts of God: A Family Bible Story Book. This volume (which our five year old understands much of) takes a chronological view of the Bible, and tells stories in a way that connects kids to Bible truth. …
Apr 13 2010
Mighty Acts of God: A Family Bible Story Book
We've been reading a new children's Bible during our devotions that both we and our kids are enjoying: Mighty Acts of God: A Family Bible Story Book. This volume (which our five year old understands much of) takes a chronological view of the Bible, and tells stories in a way that connects kids to Bible truth. …
Apr 08 2010
What Were You Expecting? Redeeming the Realities of Marriage
I just finished reading an advance copy of Paul David Tripp's forthcoming book entitled What Did You Expect?: Redeeming the Realities of Marriage. Unlike many other marriage books, this one looks at marriage as an act of worship and explores how our vertical relationships with God impacts our horizontal relationships with each other. Tripp both …
Mar 17 2010
Dug Down Deep by Josh Harris
Donald Miller, author of Blue Like Jazz, says his longtime friend Josh Harris "explains Christian theology in a way all of us can understand" in Harris's new book. "If you are tired of hyped promises and want essential truth, this book is for you." But that's not why I was looking forward to reading Josh Harris's latest …
Feb 18 2010
Slogging Through The Shack: Thoughts, Reviews, Impressions
Regarding the popular book The Shack, John Piper tips us off via Twitter of some thoughts expressed by Tim Keller (Redeemer Presbyterian Church, Manhattan NY), while Al Mohler (Southern Baptist Theological Seminary), Dr. Michael Youssef (Church of the Apostles, Atlanta), Mark Driscoll (Mars Hill Church, Seattle) and Dr Norm Geisler (Veritas Evangelical Seminary) offers their thoughts as …
Feb 11 2010
Mark Hall on Pure Praise Worship Study
Feb 06 2010
So Long, Insecurity: You've Been a Bad Friend to Us
Author and frequent Passion speaker Beth Moore has a new book out, entitled So Long, Insecurity: You've Been a Bad Friend to Us . From Publisher's Weekly: …the topic is insecurity, and the content, she admits, is close to an autobiography. Moore, always transparent with her own personal struggles, is refreshingly so throughout this text…Moore …
Dec 16 2009
Louie Giglio, John Piper, and Passion 2010 in Atlanta
Passion 2010 is just weeks away at the World Congress Center in Atlanta. Listen in to a telephone discussion between Passion founder Louie Giglio and Passion speaker John Piper as they discuss Twitter, Passion, theology, God, sin, suffering, sex, pastoring, ministry, church leadership, innovation, books, and more. It was just three years ago that Dr. Piper spoke …


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Is it absurd that we seem to forgive politicians so easily or is our collective memory sooooo short that we no longer remember the indiscretions? Why aren't intelligent beings running for office? Oh, yeah, they are INTELLIGENT.
Very much so…
Hope is gone for Congress to act on ANYTHING; sad for all of us.
Well said…
Freedom is the ability to go anywhere in the country and not expect that our kids will die in their elementary school, in a movie theatre, or playing in their neighborhood. Guns kill; it's that simple.
0 %; even my 83 yr old mother just gave up her rolls for a new Canon
I don't get this one….
His nose knows no end; by the time of the election, Ryan will have circled the planet many times over with his protuberance, and left the ocean awash in nosebleed detritus…(Janesville is just one of his many blatant and intentioned lies)


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"The right brain is it's the popular thing to do, many people believe that if we all drove hybrids the world would suddenly get cooler again and then it's the patriotic thing to do because if you drive a hybrid you will no longer be funding the Arab terrorists, and so forth."
"So, with all those beliefs out there, you have to do a hybrid for public policy reasons."
"I don't care how much money you get out but when you've got two drivetrains, the sophisticated electronics and a big lithium-ion battery, you've got cost."
Lutz says diesels are also problematic. "The modern diesel is becoming more and more expensive as we have to have to gear up to meet Euro 5, which is very difficult."
"Let's not forget, a diesel engine is always going to be more expensive than a conventional petrol engine, that's the laws of physics."
In March, Lutz said GM is most enthusiastic about ethanol. "We think running the nation on E85 makes more sense than all the hybrids in the world," he said.


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Today was the first day of activities for the San Diego Custom Bicycle Show. There was a well attended breaksfast in the morning, followed by a couple of seminars including the popular lug filing and lug cutting. A lot of enthusiasts interested in just what it takes to craft a bicycle by hand. Mtbr and […]Read More »


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Statement from MDP Chair Lon Johnson on President Obama's State of the Union Address
LANSING - Tonight, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Lon Johnson issued the following statement on President Obama's State of the Union address:
"Tonight, we saw a clear contrast between Democrats' efforts to build a strong middle class by rewarding hard work and creating new opportunities by investing in our people, and the Republicans' tired agenda of giving even more special breaks and tax cuts for those at the top that don't need them. The State of the Union address was a great example of our shared values of fairness, hard work, responsibility and optimism. These are Michigan values. Republican politicians should support common sense measures to promote equal opportunity for everyone in Michigan, like increasing our minimum wage and reversing Rick Snyder's new taxes on seniors, the poor and middle-class families. Michigan needs leaders like Gary Peters and Mark Schauer, who will work to invest in and protect our state's three greatest assets - our people, our land and our Great Lakes - so that we can build a stronger state for everyone."


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"I am learning a lot about the workplace and how important safety is through my coursework as an Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing [OEHN] Fellow. Specifically, Debra Novak, PhD, RN, came to my seminar class last semester and presented her findings about the low rate of use of N95 respirators by nurses who are in contact with infected patients. Dr. Novak is a senior fellow with NIOSH… I intend to continue to use the knowledge I gain in my OEHN curriculum in my career as a nurse researcher."
– Jacqueline Shukla, PhD student / OEHN trainee, UK College of Nursing.
Graduates of the Central Appalachian Regional Education and Research Center and other NIOSH-funded ERC programs are equipped to enjoy lifelong learning and professional service and advancement in fields such as
Through its occupational safety and continuing education programs, as well as its interdisciplinary field surveys course, CARERC seeks to build and maintain mutually beneficial partnerships with regional employers. In Central Appalachia these include, but certainly are not limited to, Marathon Oil, Ashland Oil, Georgia-Pacific, Amazon.com, Owens Corning, and Aera Energy.
Graduates of NIOSH-funded ERCs frequently advance to rewarding careers in vital U.S. industries and health care settings. Former ERC trainees hold positions of leadership in both state and federal government and institutions of higher learning. Some have advanced to serve as commissioned officers of the U.S. Public Health Service and as leaders in the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Many engage in research and teaching at public and private universities nationwide and/or assist state public health departments in their mission to protect the well-being of America's communities and families. Some may also share their expertise beyond the United States, through entities such as the International Commission on Occupational Health.
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Work supported by CDC/NIOSH Training Program Grant T42OH010278. The views expressed herein are solely those of the authors and do not constitute position statements of the USDHHS or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC/NIOSH). Mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations does not imply endorsement by these federal agencies, the University of Kentucky or Eastern Kentucky University.


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Roger Kim is a jazz guitarist based in the San Francisco Bay Area. He currently leads the experimental chamber music ensemble, Portrait Maker, in addition to playing in a number of groups and projects ranging from straight-ahead jazz to 50's R&B.
Roger approaches music with the understanding that it is a language. By playing with expectations, rhythm and impulses, tension and release, music bypasses the specificity of words and reaches straight into the human psyche. Shaped by a background in classical form and orchestration, modern compositional techniques, and jazz harmony, Roger's playing, in addition to his compositions and arrangements, ask questions, take journeys, and evoke sentiments.
Roger Kim is a UC Berkeley graduate with Bachelor's Degrees in Music and Business. In the music department he studied under Brian Pardo and Myra Melford.
Contact Roger directly: firstname.lastname@example.com (510) 557-4047
Portrait Maker is an improvising chamber ensemble that experiments with time and space. The group combines elements of theater and dance with sublime yet intricately complex music.
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Portrait Maker has included, but is not limited to:
Roger Kim: Guitar/Banjo
Andrea Wang: Vocals
Marica Petrey: Vocals
Daniel Brown: Cello
Jason Gillenwater: Bb Clarinet
Lauren Hamilton: Dance
Maria Gerstley: Dance
Aejay Mithcel: Dance
Hannah Westbrook: Dance
Elliott Smith Hour began as a tribute to Elliott Smith, the late singer songwriter revered for the quiet, but cutting introspection of his lyrics and music. The project has since evolved into an acoustic chamber music group covering a wide variety of musical matter, featuring arrangements of originals and pop, classical, and modern jazz music. Performances thoroughly explore the meaning of form, structure, love, and beauty of each song while combining technical musicianship with sensitive improvisation.
Listen to the Elliott Smith Hour Demo for free on SoundCloud
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Elliott Smith Hour has included, but is not limited to:
Roger Kim: Guitar/Banjo
MJ Lee: Violin
Somin Lim: Violin
David Boyden: Violin
Zak Hazen: Violin/Cello
Daniel Brown: Cello
Steven Lugerner: Bass Clarinet and Alto Flute
Jack Hanan: Bass
Liz Duran: Flute
Crystal Pascucci: Cello
Brendan Liu: Trumpet
Jacob Richards: Drums
First Day began as a vehicle for Roger's original compositions while he was a senior at UC Berkeley. It has sinced coalesced into an amorphous group (though most often a trio with Jacb Richards on drums and Brendan Liu on trumpet) featuring original arrangements and compositions from all members of the band.
Free jazz and other freely improvised musics can often be heard as abstruse to the point of being too difficult to listen to. The music of First Day, however, utilizes freedom to seek the expressive possibilities of music. Through structure, composition, and an emphasis on sympathetic playing between the musicians in First Day, Roger hopes to unlock the use music as a means of communication at once both more specific and yet more universal than words alone.
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First Day has included:
Roger Kim: Guitar
Brendan Liu: Trumpet
Jacob Richards: Drums
Josh Drilling: Drums
Jake Barczak: Drums
Jason Gillenwater: Tenor Saxophone
Casey Mattson: Keyboard
Cairo McCockran: Drums
Anna Clifford: Cello
Nicki Adams: Keyboard
Benny Amon: Drums
Forrest Reige: Alto Saxophone
Mike Lee: Alto Saxophone
Chris Weir: Bass
Anand Badri: Drums
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Nocenje u Sarajevu
Welcome to our property Nocenje u Sarajevu. We are located in the centre of Sarajevo, M.Tito Street 54, just 10 minutes' walk to old town Bascarsija, during which you can see all the important historical buildings churches, mosques, synagogues, museums that this city really has a great deal.
We are on the fourth floor of the building.We are a small property and offer you three cozy and comfortable rooms with low prices.We also offer you a shared kitchen, which you can use at no charge. Free Wi-Fi,laundry,kitchen, no parking,but there is parking some 100 meters from the property, which is guarded and inexpensive. Rooms are sunny. The price includes towels and bed linen, if you stay longer than 7 days and the price is included bedding.Pets are allowed and paid 5e per day....In the courtyard of the building where we are, you already have a place to have a coffee (café), or something to eat, or drink a glass of wine at the winery.Supermarket is on the corners open (6:00-22:00)
We are located in the city centre the northern part of town street Marsala Tita 54, Sarajevo just 10 minutes' walk to old town Bascarsija.
Please note:
Cancellation Policy: 3 days before arrival
Reception time: 6.00 am until 11.00 pm
Method of Payment upon the arrival: Cash Only!
Breakfast is not included.
Taxes are included.
예약 가능 여부 및 가격예약 가능 여부와 가격을 보려면 날짜를 선택한 후 '날짜 업데이트'를 클릭하세요'
- 카페테리아
- 어린이 친화적
- 신용 카드가 허용되지 않음
- 무료 와이파이
- 냉장고/냉동고
- 헤어드라이기
- 온수 샤워
- 키친
- 시트 포함
- 전자레인지
- 통금 시간 없음
- 애완 동물 환영
- 독서등
- 세금 포함
- 차&커피 시설
- 타월 포함
취소 정책이 숙소는 3일 취소 정책이 있습니다. 이 시간 내에 취소하지 않으면 체류 첫날 밤에 부과되는 숙박료와 똑같은 금액의 취소 수수료가 발생합니다.
약도지도 보기지도 숨기기
A car can arrive in Sarajevo marked and maintained roads. There are two main approaches to the city from the east and west. Traffic in the city itself is very frequent and takes place right lane. To choose the best parking is clearly marked parking spaces for a fee. Good extensive bus network, Sarajevo is accessible from any direction.
The plane from all over the world come to Sarajevo International Airport, located 10 kilometres from the city centre. From the airport there is no regular bus service. Although there are those who argue that there is bus service 'Bascarsija - Airport', it rarely can attest, and still valid belief that the only mode of transport to city centre taxi, and driving in one direction is not more than 10 euros. From taxi drivers required to switch on the meter.Railway and bus stations are located 3 kilometers from our accommodation, if you arrive by bus or train just sit on the tram No.1, buy a ticket that costs 1.60 km at the kiosk, the driver 1.80 km and get off at the fourth stop, which is called the main Post office.From station turn left to the end of the street Kulovic turn right and we are there.


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Sandia National Laboratories
BackgroundSandia National Laboratories supports United States national security by providing science-based solutions to address threats from terrorism, cyber attacks, uncertainties over energy security and infrastructure and other challenges. To support their extensive research and development initiatives, Sandia's IT managers are faced with consistently updating and implementing the newest, fastest and most reliable supercomputer technologies. When the laboratory sought to deploy a new supercomputer, the Sandia's IT Facility Infrastructure and IT professionals convened to advance their approach to high-density cooling to meet Sandia's critical need for high availability, while improving energy efficiency and processing speed.
Case SummaryLocation: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
Critical NeedSupport high-performance computing needs while maximizing energy efficiency and delivering maximum availability.
To read more, download the Sandia National Laboratories Case Study