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Debates of March 1st, 2011
House of Commons Hansard #136 of the 40th Parliament, 3rd Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was funding.
- Question Period
- Main Estimates, 2011-12
- International Labour Organization
- Committees of the House
- Petitions
- Questions on the Order Paper
- Strengthening Aviation Security Act
- Canadian Wheat Board
- École Versant-Nord in Atholville
- Wulftec
- Conservative Party of Canada
- Earthquake Preparedness
- Canadian Peres Center for Peace Foundation
- Syncrude
- Jackie Robinson
- The Economy
- B.C. Premier Designate
- Iran
- Sustainable Development
- New Democratic Party of Canada
- Gilles Dostaler
- Bloc Québécois
- Political Financing
- Government Accountability
- Foreign Affairs
- Political Financing
- Democratic Reform
- International Co-operation
- Electricity
- The Environment
- Public Safety
- Finance
- Libya
- Health
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Political Financing
- Agent Orange
- Government Expenditures
- CBC/Radio-Canada
- Quebec City Arena
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Government Policies
- CBC/Radio-Canada
- Highway Safety
- Privilege
- Strengthening Aviation Security Act
- National Tree Day
Agent Orange
Oral Questions
2:50 p.m.
Carol Hughes Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing, ON
Mr. Speaker, we recently learned that Agent range was used near Hearst in the 1950s. Unwitting forestry workers, summer students and 17-year-old forest rangers were being sprayed with a dioxin that is responsible for all kinds of adverse health effects.
Ontario is calling on the federal government to contact other provinces and territories to determine if Agent Orange was used in their jurisdictions as well.
Will the Minister of Health agree to this request and begin this important work immediately?
Agent Orange
Oral Questions
2:55 p.m.
Leona Aglukkaq Minister of Health
Mr. Speaker, this is a provincial matter and a provincial responsibility. The federal government has already addressed its use of this chemical.
Agent Orange
Oral Questions
2:55 p.m.
Charlie Angus Timmins—James Bay, ON
Mr. Speaker, I have been speaking with families of hydro and forestry workers who have suffered from cancers, miscarriages, and birth defects from exposure to Agent Orange in northern Ontario.
But we now learn that federal employees were exposed to large doses of Agent Orange while working at rural and regional airports between 1955 and 1974. In fact, Transport Canada employees were expected to mix large doses of 2,4,5-T and 2,4-D, and then spray it without protective clothing.
Would the Minister of Transport investigate this and release any and all documents pertaining to the use of Agent Orange at federal airports and other federal operations?
Agent Orange
Oral Questions
2:55 p.m.
Chilliwack—Fraser Canyon
Chuck Strahl Minister of Transport
Mr. Speaker, I am unaware of any federal involvement 20 years ago by Transport Canada, but certainly, I will take this question under advisement. Any information that Transport Canada has about the use of Agent Orange, and its distribution and dispersion, I will make available as soon as I possibly can.
Government Expenditures
Oral Questions
March 1st, 2011 / 2:55 p.m.
Rodney Weston Saint John, NB
Mr. Speaker, today the President of the Treasury Board tabled the 2011-12 main estimates.
These estimates demonstrate our commitment to reduce government spending. They also show that we are not balancing the budget on the backs of hard-working taxpayers like the Liberals did in the 1990s.
Would the President of the Treasury Board please explain how we are on track to balance the budget?
Government Expenditures
Oral Questions
2:55 p.m.
Stockwell Day President of the Treasury Board and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway
Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for Saint John for the input that he has had, in keeping us on track for a balanced budget.
Today, I tabled the main estimates for our spending in the year ahead, which indicate that spending for the year ahead will be $10 billion less than we spent last year. It will be the first time in over a decade that a government has planned less spending in the present year than in the past year.
We intend to stay on track with that. This is not a time for increased taxes, not a time for reckless spending, and not a time for unwanted elections. It is time to stay on track.
Oral Questions
2:55 p.m.
Pablo Rodriguez Honoré-Mercier, QC
Mr. Speaker, the CBC is responsible for reflecting the reality of all Canadians. That is its mission, and that means that regional differences must be taken into account, particularly in a country as big as ours.
We know that the Conservatives would prefer that the airwaves be dominated by propaganda networks, like Fox in the United States, so they are doing what they can to weaken the CBC.
They are now attacking the Matane radio station in eastern Quebec.
Will the minister protect this station? Will he stand up and protect the future of Radio-Canada in Matane?
Oral Questions
2:55 p.m.
Port Moody—Westwood—Port Coquitlam
James Moore Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
Mr. Speaker, we are still working with the CBC to ensure that its mandate is protected by law and that the interests of Canadians are also protected.
We made promises during the 2004, 2006 and 2008 election campaigns, and we will certainly protect the CBC's mandate and honour our commitment to the CBC in our budget. We have done so in the past and will continue to do so.
Quebec City Arena
Oral Questions
2:55 p.m.
Michel Guimond Montmorency—Charlevoix—Haute-Côte-Nord, QC
Mr. Speaker, in addition to the group J'ai ma place, another private partner has announced its contribution to the Quebec City multi-purpose arena. Quebecor Media has pledged to support Mayor Labeaume's project so that our national capital has a necessary tool for its economic development.
Rather than creating obstacles for the promoters of this important project, will the Conservative government finally commit to doing its fair share right now?
Quebec City Arena
Oral Questions
2:55 p.m.
Josée Verner Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs
Mr. Speaker, I had the opportunity to speak to Mayor Labeaume at lunchtime. He told me about the agreement between Quebecor and the City of Quebec. That being said, public money remains the primary source of funding for the project.
It is very important to point out that the project includes an extremely important urban renewal component, as recommended in the Rousseau report. I have had the opportunity to talk about the infrastructure with my colleague, and if the federal government can contribute under existing programs, it will help with road infrastructure.
Aboriginal Affairs
Oral Questions
3 p.m.
Jean Crowder Nanaimo—Cowichan, BC
Mr. Speaker, the Assembly of First Nations is raising concerns that policing on reserve will get a 19% cut in this budget. Policing is already woefully underfunded. At the same time, first nations are trying to fight fires with outdated, inadequate equipment and no training. Too many of those fires end in tragedy.
When will the minister show some leadership and give on-reserve public safety the attention and funding that it deserves?
Aboriginal Affairs
Oral Questions
3 p.m.
Vic Toews Minister of Public Safety
Mr. Speaker, our government looks forward to continuing our close relationship with police forces across the country, including first nations police forces.
We know that having a local police force, like a first nations police force, is very important for the safety and security of the community. I wish the NDP, however, saw security in the same way, that in fact police and others contribute to the well-being of community members.
Government Policies
Oral Questions
3 p.m.
Bernard Généreux Montmagny—L'Islet—Kamouraska—Rivière-du-Loup, QC
Mr. Speaker, while the Conservative government is focusing on the real priority of Quebeckers, the economy, the leader of the Bloc Québécois and champion of the Plateau Mont-Royal wants to trigger an election before even reading the budget.
Can the Minister of Natural Resources tell this House what concrete action the Conservative government is taking for Quebeckers?
Government Policies
Oral Questions
3 p.m.
Christian Paradis Minister of Natural Resources
Mr. Speaker, we are making the economy a priority and helping Quebeckers in every region of Quebec. On Sunday we announced an investment of nearly $64 million for nationwide clean energy projects, including ethanol, which will result in economic activity in Quebec, in our businesses and in every region of Quebec.
Our Conservative government is constantly working to help all sectors of the economy and every region of Quebec.
Oral Questions
3 p.m.
Pablo Rodriguez Honoré-Mercier, QC
Mr. Speaker, like us, people in the Matane region, have good reason to question what the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages is saying, especially about Radio-Canada. He can try to hide things from us, but the writing is on the wall and it worries us.
For example, the Radio-Canada/Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine station website was overhauled and, surprise, surprise, it is no longer the Radio-Canada/Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine website, but the Radio-Canada/Est du Québec website.
Will the minister do something about this? Will he stand up to help Radio-Canada in Matane?


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By MOLLIE DASCHHuntington
Dear Editor,
Being an extra 15 minutes late when I'm in a hurry to get to my destination because I got pulled over for speeding is a real pain. Although, what I find even more irritating is when I am stopped at a crosswalk for a little child and someone drives around me. I have had this happen numerous times. People are so careless.
Luckily, the child I saw this morning on Spartan Center in Castle Dale was six inches beside the car, rather than under it. This is a bigger problem than anybody seems to recognize.
On Center Street there are children walking and driving to school everyday. Castle Dale's Center Street is practically as busy as any main street, yet there are no precautions in place. No crossing guard, no caution lights, no policeman to keep us in line. Every year I see at least five close calls. I have called most of them in to the sheriff's office to make our authorities aware of the problem. What if that close call became a fatal accident? What if it was your child? And though it is mainly high school students who use this road, there are also many adults in a rush to get here or there that hurry down that road without thinking.
Huntington Elementary has taken some steps to achieve the safety that the children deserve. There is a police vehicle near the crosswalk everyday. There is a caution light on Main Street and a crossing guard to help the students.
The awareness of the people driving Spartan Center Street in Castle Dale is important. I don't think it would hurt a bit to increase the monitoring by the police in that area. A crossing guard would be a great asset at this intersection. Please help to stop the problem before it's your child.

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A now-retracted study linking autism to vaccine was an "elaborate fraud," concludes an investigation published by BMJ, a British medical journal.
The study's author, Dr. Andrew Wakefield, "misrepresented or altered the medical histories of all 12 of the patients whose cases formed the basis of the 1998 study," charges investigator Brian Deer. Of the 12 cases in Wakefield's paper, five showed developmental problems before receiving the MMR vaccine and three never had autism, said Fiona Godlee, the journal's editor.
Wakefield received $674,000 from lawyers hoping to sue vaccine manufacturers, BMJ reports. He also hoped to make money from diagnostic and other tests for autism and MMR-related issues, said Godlee.
Wakefield was stripped of his medical license earlier this year.
"Meanwhile, the damage to public health continues, fueled by unbalanced media reporting and an ineffective response from government, researchers, journals and the medical profession," BMJ states.
The now-discredited paper panicked many parents and led to a sharp drop in the number of children getting the vaccine that prevents measles, mumps and rubella. Vaccination rates dropped sharply in Britain after its publication, falling as low as 80 percent by 2004. Measles cases have gone up sharply in the ensuing years.
Measles cases are up in the U.S. as well, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. More than 90 percent of those infected had not been vaccinated or their vaccination status was unknown.
"But perhaps as important as the scare's effect on infectious disease is the energy, emotion and money that have been diverted away from efforts to understand the real causes of autism and how to help children and families who live with it," the BMJ editorial states.
Evidence of fraud isn't likely to change the minds of true believers. The damage continues.


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Torkelson, Dahms dissect 2013 session
NEW ULM Rep. Paul Torkelson (R-Hanska Township) and Sen. Gary Dahms (R-Redwood Falls) and Minnesota Chamber of Commerce spokesperson Bill Blazar reviewed the 2013 legislative session at a Hot Topics session Friday.
Dahms and Torkelson emphasized their dislike of the tax increases passed by the DFL-majority, such as an income tax increase on the top 2 percent of income earners and increase in the cigarette tax. They also felt the increased spending will put the state at risk of budget deficits if revenues falter.
"It's been an unbelievable session to suffer through," said Torkelson.
Torkelson was particularly frustrated with what he considers the unhealthy nature of how long term the spending increases extend. He considered it "mind boggling" that the Health and Human Service budget passed with a $50 million cut while tax increases were passed. The reductions come from future spending targets. The overall budget is 6 percent larger than the previous budget due to growing cost from the aging state population. Republicans passed $1.2 billion in cuts to the budget in the prior biennium when they balanced the larger budget deficit.
Dahms and Torkelson uniformly criticized the DFL for passing a bill that allowed day-care providers to unionize. They also praised funding increases to rural Minnesota, like the Local Government Aid increase; however, they criticized how the numerous funding sources significantly increase the percentage of the funding allocated to metro areas compared to rural cities. They criticized the DFL for placing several metro legislators in charge of several committees, particularly having a Minneapolis lawmaker heading the Agriculture committee.
The lawmakers noted that they supported the push to find a new source of revenue to fund the state transportation system. The main push was for increasing the gas tax, but it was pulled due to Gov. Mark Dayton's objection. Although they will advocate for whatever funding source is determined to be passable with Dayton in the 2014 session, they have no idea now what it will be.
Blazar spoke about the Minnesota Chamber's objections on nearly all areas of legislative session. The Chamber was disappointed with no legislation being passed on the Chamber's objectives to further shorten the processing time for environmental regulation and the Chamber's goal of a June primary election. He said the Chamber also objected to new taxes and feels the Legislature lost ground in education by no longer requiring students to pass a high school graduation exam in reading and writing.
On the health care exchange, Blazar said the Chamber has pushed efforts similar to what the Legislature implemented, but the Chamber was dissatisfied with the end result because it was not more open and less regulated. The Chamber also has serious concerns about the program taking $60 million a year to run and the Insurance Premium tax implemented to help fund it.
"In case anybody doubted it, elections do have consequences. The Legislature and [Dayton] took a fundamentally different tack from what it has been doing over the last decade," said Blazar, "I could stand here and say it makes [Minnesota] a lot less competitive. But, the proof on which side is right will be the next two years and how the economy does."
Comments from the audience ranged from statements of frustration over the tax hikes to questions about the status of new transportation funding for Highway 14.
After the meeting, Blazar said the Minnesota Chamber will be forming its official stance on gas tax increase proposals. He expects the Chamber to base its decisions on the 2008 gas tax hike. He said the Chamber backed that increase, but it feels MnDOT has failed to fulfill the efficiency improvements that were part of the proposal.
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A drug-trafficking suspect hanged himself with a sheet in the Pickaway County jail on Tuesday.
Raymond D. Tackett Jr., 32, of Chillicothe, was discovered hanging in his cell at 4:33 a.m. and was pronounced dead at Berger Hospital in Circleville, said Lt. Troy Rine, the sheriff's office jail administrator.
Tackett gave no indication that he was suicidal before he hanged himself with a sheet attached to a heating vent, and he was discovered by a deputy making his hourly cell checks, Rine said yesterday.
Tackett was arrested on Dec. 19 and charged with trafficking in heroin and crack cocaine after an undercover bust of several suspects at the Relax Inn in Circleville.
Tackett was released from jail in Ross County after being arrested on a warrant at a mobile home on Dec. 11 when a deputy inadvertently fired his handgun during a drug raid, killing a woman sitting on a couch.
Ross County sheriff's Sgt. Brett McKnight was placed on leave following the fatal shooting of 35-year-old Krystal Barrows. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is handling the investigation of her death.
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Veronica Jensen
Veronica Jensen, age 89, of Fredonia, NY, died Thursday, April 25, 2013 at the Chautauqua Home with her family at her side.
She was born June 6, 1923 to the late Michael and Katherine Szarniak. Veronica was the wife of the late Henry Jensen, Jr. She was an avid card player and especially enjoyed pi-nochle.
Veronica was a member of St. Joseph's Church, an active volunteer with Fredonia Senior Citizens when it was based at St. Anthony's Church and at one time she worked at Kasbohm Chicken Farm.
Mrs. Jensen is survived by her children: Henry Jensen III (Sandra), Kathleen (Paul) Trusso of Fredonia, and Terry (Susan) Jensen of Fredonia; Grandchildren: Henry Jensen IV, Anthony and Nicole Rotunda, Michael and Matthew Jensen. Also survived by 5 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Besides her parents and husband Henry, Veronica is preceded in death by her brothers and sisters: Ann (late John) Warren, Ceil (Ken) King, Casey, Henry (late Rita), Edward (late Marie), John (late Esther), Jean Shives, and Amelia (late David) Raymond.
Friends may call Sunday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at the Larson-Timko Funeral Home, 20 Central Ave., Fredonia, where a funeral service will be held Monday morning at 10 a.m. with Father Charles Zadora presiding. Interment will be in Webster Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Mrs. Jensen's memory may be made to St. Joseph's Church, 145 E. Main St. Fredonia, NY 14063. Online tributes may be made at larsontimkofuneralhome.com. Arrangements by David J. Dengler.


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Thomas J McMahon, PhD
Professor of Psychiatry and The Child Study Center; Program Director, West Haven Mental Health Clinic and Young Adult Service at the Connecticut Mental Health Center; Director of Clinical Research, Connecticut Mental Health Center
Research Interests
Child Abuse; Father-Child Relations; Fathers; Parent-Child Relations; Parents; Domestic Violence; Substance-Related Disorders; Reproductive Behavior
Public Health Interests
Child Development, Policies, Programs; Child Mental Health
Research Organizations
Psychiatry: Addictions, Division of | Connecticut Mental Health Center | Psychology Section | Substance Abuse Research
Research Summary
As a clinical child and school psychologist, Dr. McMahon is broadly interested in ways the principles of developmental psychopathology can be used to explore the impact of substance abuse on family process and the psychosocial development of children. He is particularly interested in (a) the impact of substance abuse on fathering, (b) parenting as a treatment issue for substance-abusing men and women, and (c) the development of parent intervention for men and women enrolled in substance abuse treatment.
Selected Publications
- McMahon, T. J. (2013). Substance-abusing fathers: A developmental perspective. In N. E. Suchman, M. Pajulo, & L. C. Mayes (Eds.), Parenting and substance addiction: Developmental approaches to intervention (pp. 156-182). New York: Oxford University Press.
- McMahon, T. J. (2013). Fathers Too! Building parent intervention for substance-abusing men. In N. E. Suchman, M. Pajulo, & L. C. Mayes (Eds.), Parenting and substance addiction: Developmental approaches to intervention (pp. 447-468). New York: Oxford University Press.
- Moore, B. C., Easton, C. J., & McMahon, T. J. (2011). Drug abuse and intimate partner violence: A comparative study of opioid-dependent fathers. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 81, 218-227.
- McMahon, T. J., Winkel, J. D., & Rounsaville, B. J. (2008). Drug-abuse and responsible fathering: A comparative study of men enrolled in methadone maintenance treatment. Addiction, 103, 269-283.
- McMahon, T. J., Winkel, J. D., Suchman, N. E., & Rounsaville, B. J. (2007). Drug-abusing fathers: Patterns of pair-bonding, reproduction, and paternal involvement. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 33, 295-302.
- McMahon, T. J., & Giannini, F. D. (2003). Substance-abusing fathers in family court: Moving from popular stereotypes to therapeutic jurisprudence. Family Court Review, 41, 337-353.
- McMahon, T. J., & Rounsaville, B. J. (2002). Substance abuse and fathering: Adding poppa to the research agenda. Addiction, 97, 1109-1115.


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The pioneering oceanographer and explorer describes walking on the ocean floor under a quarter-mile of water where light can scarcely reach.
Sylvia Earle has done something no one else has — walked solo on the bottom of the sea, under a quarter mile of water. She tells what she saw — and what she has learned — about the giant, living system that is the ocean. And, she explains why seeing a shark is a sign for hope.
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Sylvia Earle is the founder of the Sylvia Earle Alliance and Mission Blue. She's a National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence. Her books include The World is Blue: How Our Fate and the Ocean's are One and Sea Change: A Message of the Oceans.
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In this excerpt from her memoir, Sylvia Earle reflects on her relationship with the ocean, and how essential it is for human well-being and even survival.
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Sylvia Earle shows sea life to engineer Peggy Lucas inside an experimental underwater habitat called Tektite II (1970).
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Can't download the mp3 so I
Can't download the mp3 so I can listen in my car on the way to work. What's changed?
This is not working for me.
This is not working for me. A file is created but with zero kb
If I do what you suggested
If I do what you suggested Ron do then I cn download the cut version of the interview, but I want the uncut version and I agree with Ron that it is not possible because you have changed your format
I haven't heard from you as
I haven't heard from you as to what is wrong with your presentation but when I try to download your uncut version of the Sylvia Earle interview it can only be as a HTML Document and not as an MP3 file. Please tell me what I should do to get it to download as an MP3 file
Are you clicking on the link and opening a new window, or are you clicking on the link and selecting "Save target"? You need to let the pop-up window open and then save the file from the download link in the pop-up window. You may need to allow pop-ups for this site if you have a pop-up blocker running.
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I'm not sure if it's my
I'm not sure if it's my server or what, but things seem different with the way the site is formatted. The "share" field doesn't seem to work, I wanted to tweet, facebook and Google Plus this story, maybe later after I've finished it.
Wonderful- Two truly
Wonderful- Two truly beautiful voice tones- thank you----Dave
I agree, both the guest and
I agree, both the guest and the interviewer provided a rich experience that made me appreciate NPR
and all the terrific radio available. How lucky we are.
what does sylvia earle eat?
what does sylvia earle eat? does she eat meat that is raised inhumanely? is she a vegetarian or vegan?
Did anyone ever answer the
Did anyone ever answer the question - Is Earle at least vegetarian, and more hopefully, vegan? I am crossing my fingers that she isn't another one of those kind of "environmentalists".
Moving, inspiring inteview
Moving, inspiring inteview with Sylvia Earle today. Thank you.
The oceans are being ravaged
The oceans are being ravaged by humans filled with greed as depicted by This interview was enlightening and it emphasized the importance and beauty of the oceans. Please emphasize the importance of being Vegan and saving the oceans. namaste!
Wonderful piece, excellent,
Wonderful piece, excellent, both Sylvia's experience and Christine's charming questions and comments. Thank you so very much.
I will share with everyone!!!
Thank you for another amazing
Thank you for another amazing show, i just listened to the interview with Sylvia Earle and I am once again transformed and enlightened by her voice and knowledge. This radio show has become a big part of my continued education, I love what she said about first knowing then acting wisely with that knowledge.
The interview with Sylvia
The interview with Sylvia Earle was outstanding and reminded me of a time when most scientists and explorers, so engaged in their work, could not contain themselves. It seems that discussions with luminaries from almost any discipline now revolve around administrative tasks and funding. I hope others encountered the same visceral response I had to Ms. Earle's observations. Thank you.
I did. It was refreshing to
I did. It was refreshing to experience that sense of awe, even if only second hand through listening to an interview.
Thank you Sylvia for your
Thank you Sylvia for your dedication and your life. Thank you for your passion toward all things living ...of the ocean.
so glad its not just me
so glad its not just me having trouble with the download of the uncut version. tried several days ago and again now and its coming down as a file that simply takes me back online. this wont do in my area of signal reception so i do hope it can be fixed easily. thanks.
Thank you so much for your
Thank you so much for your program featuring Sylvia Earle.
I have always wondered why we do not have the equivalent of a NASA for ocean discovery.
We know considerably very little about a resource we are absolutely dependent on, is right here on Earth and
we have had such a negative effect on. We obviously do not need to "know" something to damage it.
Very interesting and
Very interesting and enlightening. Thank you!
Funny comment but when I turned on my radio I thought gee, Martha Stewart knows a lot about oceans too! Their voices are ver similar.
It is so eye-opening and
It is so eye-opening and shocking to hear Sylvia say that some fish we would eat might be a couple of centuries old, and eating sharks' fin has become popular among comsumers around the world.
It is a big shame that some Chinese would consider Sharks' fin as a delicacy. In fact, sharks' fin is tasteless like noodles made by green beans if it has not been soaked and steamed in chicken broth for hours.
This is a joke I heard in China: a local government official was invited to a banquet. He had a bowl of soup with sharks' fin as the appetizer. He like it a lot, so he yellowed to his host: That bean noodle soup tastes very good. Give me another bowl.
Wonderful story Keep up the
Wonderful story Keep up the gret work.
I listened to the radio
I listened to the radio program this morning, and was entranced. So much so I wanted to listen to the unedited version. Sadly, I also have the same problem accessing it. There is a popup box, but when I click either play or download, nothing at all happens. I hope you will fix this so that I and others can listen to this treasure of an interview in its entirety.
I would like to download the
I would like to download the uncut version of the interview, but when I click on the link an empty pop-up window is all I get. I cannot listen to nor download it. Please help.
Dear Ms Tippett n Dr Earle.
Dear Ms Tippett n Dr Earle.
The interview is/was inspiring. I've sent your link to family , friends n colleagues. Our son David is a buddying naturalist , while my wife Susan is the director of the Rancocas Nature Center in Burlington County . The interview gives hope and a sense of awe to the listener .
Intelligent thinkers like
Intelligent thinkers like Sylvia Earle and passionate advocates for preserving Life on Earth, like her, give me confidence that humanity is evolving overall, despite setbacks provoked by retrograd powermongers, politicians and for-profit corporations, who in the name of national or economic interest or just pure greed cause the death of animal species, including our own. To accelerate our human evolution, start by modifying your own habits of course, but dedicate yourself to fighting ignorance and greed of those who benefit from the death of others.
I had the distinct pleasure
I had the distinct pleasure of meeting Sylvia on several occasions while working with an underwater film crew. She is one of the most extraordinary people I have every met. Brave, strong, highly intelligent, kind, a fearless thinker, an explorer, a leader, an motivator and a woman who sees beauty in all things.
I loved this episode. Also,
I loved this episode. Also, the music in the breaks was great. I would love to know the songs that were playing during. If anyone knows could they email me at firstname.lastname@example.com?
Great listen. Love your voice
Great listen. Love your voice. I had to listen to this and write about it for extra credit in my biology class. I'm writing to you to ask what soundtrack you used on it. I have only listened to one of your podcasts, so maybe you use it for all of them... ? any information on it would be great.


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OMG! I loved this scene in the book, wonder why it did not appeared in the movie, it's so great and funny. In fact one of the main reasons I like Twilight is the humour and sarcasm that is used in the books and that makes it pretty funny. Staphanie has the amazing ability to put the jokes even in the most dramatic parts of the story, that is not something many writers can do. I love her sense of humour, I adore those funny moments, movies somehow ended up being a little darker, I think they need more scenes like this. I loved BD2, because it had more funny moments than all other movies put together (although New Moon is my favorite, I don't know why).ReplyDelete
LOVE IT! Just like in the book! Can't wait for the extended DVD! BTW - I am missing Robsten sooooo much!ReplyDelete
LOVE IT!!! That was always one of my fav Jacob scenes in the whole series. I'm glad we got to see it despite not bing in the actual movie.ReplyDelete
That was funny. I think it would have been better without the dramatic music and more light humorous tunes.ReplyDelete
So funny haha... The banging sound like me when I'm angry .. So bad not good I try not to now ( : waiting to get hold of BD2 DVD I just cant wait .ReplyDelete
It's best scene. Why they cut that out? I hope Summit will release more extended scene,cuz I believe there's more!! I want more Edward and Bella extended scene :((ReplyDelete
I have a question...is this now part of the movie or part of "deleted scenes"??? I dont want to buy it if it's the same movie but just with "deleted scenes", someone please answer.ReplyDelete
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One of the funniest scenes in the book. They cut this out late as music was already added. I wish there would have been more of those moments in the movie. Like when Jacob is telling all the blonde jokes and more with Seth. I thought the movies did seem a little darker although I thought Eclipse was somewhat lighter in mood compared to the others. Really liked BD2 and can't wait for DVD. Really miss all of this, but still looking forward to what's ahead for them.ReplyDelete
You got food in my hair LOL :)ReplyDelete
Taylor said it took all night to shoot this scene throwing the bowl. I'm glad they at least put it in deleted scenes. Just a very funny moment. In book I think it was a steak and baked potato. That would have looked awesome. LOL!ReplyDelete
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About the Author: Jacqueline Harley-Bell serves in the Bureau of Consular Affairs' Office of Passport Services as the Regional Director of South Central Operations.
Currently, U.S. travelers with passport emergencies driving into Mexico or taking flights from El Paso International Airport need to go to the Western Passport Agency in Tucson, Arizona -- several hours away -- for assistance. In 2011, that will change with the opening of the El Paso Passport Agency.
Passport Services and the General Services Administration led staffers of U.S. Representative Silvestre Reyes (D-TX-16th) on a tour of the future site of the El Paso Passport Agency on December 21. Congressman Reyes' Communications Director, Vincent Perez, along with representatives from the Office of Passport Service and GSA, spoke briefly about the agency, which is scheduled to open to the public in March 2011.
The agency will provide in-person passport services to customers who need to travel domestically in less than two weeks or need an international visa within four weeks. The agency will complement the network of more than five hundred passport application acceptance facilities already serving Texas and nearby states by providing a convenient, expedient alternative for emergency travel. With the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative in effect since June 2009, the El Paso Passport Agency will continue to improve our ability to meet the travel needs of customers in several U.S. states along our southern border.
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I am currently working and living in Dubai. I am also studying for a Bachelors Degree in Environmantal Studies with The Open University from the UK.
As part of my current course I have to undertake a Project and I would like to centre my Project on "The Greening of Dubai". In this project I would like to highlight the initiatives being taken by the government to reduce the carbon footprint of the UAE and DUbai in particular. I am struggling to find both baseline data and current data that I could use to highlight the progress being made. Would it be possible for yourselves to let me have either some of your data or identify areas where I may be able to obtain data for my use. Please note that any data obtained willbe strictly controlled and only seen by myself, my tutor, and the academic who marks the Project. The Open University fully understands copyright law and always respects the data privacy laws.
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Global Footprint Network is pleased to announce the launch of a new research collaboration with the United Arab Emirates. The collaboration involves multiple stakeholders across the nation working together to improve the UAE's National Footprint Accounts data and apply Ecological Footprint analysis to national policy in order to create a resource-conscious and resource-efficient nation.
Global Footprint Network's Mathis Wackernagel visited Dubai in October to launch the initiative with a technical workshop for over 150 attendees from government, municipalities, corporate organizations, and NGOs, as well as researchers from educational institutions and staff from foreign embassies. The initiative, called Al Basama Al Beeiya (Ecological Footprint), is led by the Environment Agency of Abu Dhabi. Other project partners include the UAE Ministry of Environment and Water (MoEW), the Abu Dhabi Global Environmental Data Initiative (AGEDI), the Emirates Wildlife Society, and WWF.
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During the four years I have served as U.S. Ambassador at UNESCO, my staff and I have accomplished a lot of things that I'm proud of, but International Jazz Day is definitely one of our crowning achievements. The State Department has long recognized jazz as an important instrument of soft power; at the height of the Cold War, we sent jazz legends like Dizzy Gillespie, Louis Armstrong, and Benny Goodman all over the world, and we continue to promote jazz abroad through programs such as Rhythm Road. But International Jazz Day has taken jazz diplomacy to a whole new level. On April 30, 2013, just one year after it was launched, International Jazz Day was celebrated in every single country on earth. Thanks to our engagement in UNESCO, jazz diplomacy has literally become global, reaching places where traditional diplomacy cannot. International Jazz Day shows us that still today, nothing transcends political and cultural differences like jazz.
As jazz singer Gregory Porter pointed out during the International Jazz Day festivities in Paris this year, "Jazz is a music that reaches out into the far corners of the world." But why is this exactly? What makes it so attractive to other cultures? I think the reason is two-fold. First, there is its history. Jazz music was born in the Southern United States, in the shadow of slavery and the suffocating grip of segregation; a desire for transcendence, justice, and freedom is part of its DNA. The story and spirit of jazz touch on something universal and continue to inspire people of all backgrounds and nationalities.
The second reason has to do with form. Improvisation, the defining element of jazz, encourages experimentation and innovation, making it penetrable to all types of musical traditions. Then there's the balance between individual freedom and responsibility to the group, which I believe also touches on something universal. Jazz gives musicians the freedom to interpret a given melody but it also requires that they listen closely and adapt to the other members of the group. At its best, jazz teaches us how to thrive both as individuals and as a collective.
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Posted by Reviewer1094600 on Feb 18, 2015
From a news post on a website that specializing in selling Maca== Here's what they said: Prices Soar As Maca Roots Are Smuggled Out Of Peru== Troubling Times For The Global Maca Market== In early July 2014 as we prepared to purchase some freshly harvested Maca from our farming co-operative in Peru we were greeted with some troubling news. Our supplier told us that the price of Maca was rising quickly due to unprecedented demand from Asian and, in particular, Chinese buyers. We quickly became aware of the extent of this new demand when we were quoted prices nearly double the previous market price. At that time we submitted our purchase order at the new prices. Shockingly a message came back to us a few days later that the prices had doubled yet again and would likely continue to rise. Thanks to our deep connections with various Maca suppliers in Peru and the U.S. we discovered that everyone in the Maca trade is experiencing prices 4 and 5 times higher than normal. Here's part of an email we received from one of our suppliers a couple weeks ago: "Unfortunately maca situation maintains and we don't have maca back in stock or to be delivered. Currently maca price on farms are still increasing and now they are 100% more than 2 weeks ago." And another: "Prices are going up almost every week due to the high demand from the Chinese." Since our only focus is Organic Peruvian Maca we had to find out what is happening. What's Causing Maca Prices to Go So High This Year? We've discovered that Chinese nationals are coming into Peru posing as tourists. They approach Maca farmers directly in their fields with suitcases full of cash and offer them 4-8 times market rate for their products. The farmers have been taking the money, even when it means breaking contracts they have had with Peruvian national producers who have supported them for decades. It's certainly easy to question the ethics of this tactic, but the Chinese are going even further by illegally smuggling whole Maca roots and seeds out of the country. Here's how one of our contacts in Peru put it a couple of days ago: "Maca is not allowed by our government to be exported as raw material (fresh product without being processed) because it can be used as a seed in other countries, and this is a product considered to be native to Peru and our government tries to maintain it as such. However, the Chinese are taking the product fresh out of our country illegally through our country's borders with Bolivia and Ecuador. This problem was shown on national TV yesterday. Our government is increasing control, and I hope they manage to be successful and stop the Chinese from doing this.". . .. . . . . So, please don't blame iHerb.
Definitely worth buying!
Posted by Supplementsdiy on Nov 17, 2013
Maca is an adaptogen that is well known to increase libido for both men/women without affecting hormones. It helps to increase sperm count and motility, improve immunity, nutrient dense (rich in amino acid, phytonutrients, healthy fats, vitamin and minerals), nourishes the endocrine system, balances the hormones relieve exhausted adrenal glands which help to handle stress, increase energy levels, improve physical endurance and elevates our mood. This product is organic (no pesticides), kosher, vegan and raw (means that vitamins and enzymes are not destroyed by heat). Maca has a sweet and slight root taste. I consider it pleasant tasting. It's a good price for 454g of maca. Personally, I find that the libido boost and energy boost is quite observant. This is a good way to take maca as well as compared to those capsules of 500mg or tablets of 1000mg (seriously low in dosage). I like to mix with chocolate based blend like Amazing Gras s Chocolate to drink. My only complaint is that the zip lock tears off easily so you will require a container unless the powder will cake. Check out my page for more reviews!
Posted by Reviewer1189637 on Nov 21, 2011
I got pregnant after 18 months of infertility due to pcos using vitex and maca from navitus naturals the fist month. I feel that these products helped even though all the thanks is to God! I used the Macau in yogurt and oatmeal. The taste is tolerable.
Macamazing !
Posted by vinetu28 on Sep 19, 2014
I think this stuff works! You feel more driven to accomplish things. I notice that when I don't take it I'll have less energy. It's not a hyper energy it's more of a calm focused energy. The powder is great because you can mix it with drinks and it tastes kind of maltey. I sometimes eat it directly from the spoon and rinse it down with water. I've read it's even better for women to take because it balances their hormones which fluctuate more than men's do. You need to start slowly with the dosage and adjust it according to your body's needs, then take a break from it occasionally or it appears to lose potency(for example: 3 week ON, 1 week OFF). I recommend using 1 tsp to 1 tbsp in water mixing it up and drinking it as fast as possible in the morning. It taste bad but you can mix it with juice or something else (smoothies, shakes and tea). It is necessary to note that аnyone who has a sensitive digestive system must be careful with the raw maca. Like other cruciferous roots, maca is particularly difficult to digest when raw. Not only is it fiber-dense, it also contains lots of goitrogens - that's why the raw root and it's flour is so bitter - so it's no wonder people have digestive and occasional hormonal (thyroid) complaints.To avoid this issue maca should be cooked in order to be gentle on digestion, on metabolism, and it has always been cooked traditionally(by the native Puruvians)for this purpose! Another option for those with digestive issue is Gelatinized Maca Powder(iHerb carry gelatinized raw maca). Gelatinized means that it's fiber has been removed, and goitrogens denatured. The gelatinized product was developed specifically to address the digestion issue inherent with the root. To summarize, I give this maca powder a five star rating because it's simply great . This stuff makes you feel better than any multivitamin you'll find and I definitely recommend it .
Ancient Incas' best kept secret.
Posted by Leione on Jul 16, 2014
Maca root is truly a superfood. 100 grams of it contain a whopping 475% of the recommended daily intake of vitamin C, 300% of copper, 85% of iron, 57% of pota ssium and vitamin B6, 39% of manganese, 29% of dietary fiber, protein, and niacin, 25% of calcium, 21% of riboflavin, as well as essential amino acids and phytosterols. Such a unique composition makes maca root a powerful endocrine system regulator, adaptogen, stress relieving and immune system boosting agent. No surprise it was revered by the ancient Incas. Maca root is great for treating hormone imbalances, hypothyroidism, low energy levels, anemia, menopause and menstrual disorders, osteoporosis, arthritis, rheumatism, stress, depression, chronic fatigue syndrome, leukemia, tuberculosis, stomach cancer, infertility, and even HIV/AIDS. Maca root contains unique alkaloids that stimulate the hypothalamus and pituitary gland to better balance the entire endocrine system, boost and strengthen the immune system, increase energy levels, relieve the symptoms of stress and depression, help maintain healthy bones, joints, teeth, and even reduce the risk of cancer. But maca root is a very powerful product and can cause side effects in some individuals, so it should be taken in moderation. It is a fiber-rich vegetable composed of 25% fibers (oligosaccahrides, cellulose, lignins) and contains goitrogens (goitrogenic glycosides, or glucosinolates), which have some anti-nutritive effects and can cause stomach cramps, indigestion, and thyroid and hormonal issues in people with hormone-sensitive conditions, such as breast, uterine, or ovarian cancer, endometriosis, and uterine fibroids. These goitrogens are neutralized by cooking (in Peru it's always cooked) or starch gelatinization, which makes maca root powder a slightly concentrated and easily digestible product. Starch gelatinization is a simple process that involves heating starches in the presence of water, with the aim of gelatinizing the starches. Gelatinization of maca powder involves gentle heat combined with water, which opens up the starch molecules, softens cellulose and disperses many of the soluble fibers. In addition to making maca's alkaloids more bioavailable, it also deactivates myrosinase enzyme, making it so the goitrogens in maca are not metabolized. So, if you're prone to indigestion and stomach cramps, it's best to try the gelatinized version of this product. This organic, non-GMO, and gluten-free raw maca powder really works for me: since I started taking a teaspoon of this product daily, I haven't noticed any side effects, and it makes me more active and energetic. It has a slightly bitter taste, but goes well with yogurt, smoothies, shakes, cereal, granola, tea, coffee, chocolate, and great in cookies, pancakes, and muffins. Maca's flavor blends well with different fruits, berries, nuts, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. I would definitely recommend it. It's worth trying.
Posted by Reviewer1374446 on Apr 23, 2008
My hormones were completely wrecked! Adrenal/cortisol imbalance, hypothyroidism, and after 4 years my hot flashes had come back! - I've taken this stuff for only 3 weeks now and can tell an absolutely DRAMATIC difference in the way I feel. I'm starting to feel great again and the hot flashes have diminished by about 90%. I can't wait to get to the endocrinologist to see my bloodwork test results. I expect I'll be taking this product the rest of my life. I'm so thankful I've found it!
It's very good for me
Posted by Reviewer2719565 on Nov 22, 2008
I am a 55 y.o. woman in New Zealand. It helps with my hot flushes. If I don't take it one day, I feel the difference. It does give me energy, I believe. I take 1 teaspoon every morning, and I can sleep better also.
The WOW Factor!
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I have been religiously using this powder for about one month now. After a week, I noticed an upswing in libido. I purchased this product, in addition to natural progesterone cream, to regulate my hormonal imbalance-I'm estrogen dominant-and it really has balanced my levels. At that time of month for many years I would experience the migraines, neck and back aches; but now this has substantially decreased and I no longer experience the migraines, neck and back aches. I do experience a slight headache that usually lasts about 20 minutes--but again no migraines and for me that is a GREAT relief to not suffer continuously for days. I would recommend this product and give it about two to three months to really feel a difference.
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Prices have gone up too exaggerated, $ us19 rise to $ us45, too illogical!
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I have liked the conversations I have had with these people about their product, and I trust it more than some others. Have been using maca daily for over a year, and I think it has helped a lot with menstrual issues and stamina. I love the taste and use it in smoothies and puddings and such.


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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (85 votes).
In short: Flattish, well organised and cheap, what's not to like?Date of review: November 5, 2012
In short: Fast, friendly, excellent marshals, what's not to like?Date of review: October 11, 2012
In short: A fast course, well organised and marshalled, with a bargain entry fee!In full: My second Cricklade Half, 4 years after my first try. I won't leave such a long gap next time!Very well organised, with various places to park for free (albeit with a 10-15 min walk to the hq). HQ had ample loos, bag storage, massage benches, and a coffee shop.5 min walk back to the race start, for a fast, flat course, on a perfect running day. Marshalls were all supportive, 4 water stations, and a good atmosphere.Will be back in 2013, and aiming for a PB!Date of review: October 9, 2012
In short: Excellent event, well organised and genuine PB potentialIn full: First time at this event and chose to run it based on reviews on this website. The organisation was very good and I really liked the low-key, local, friendly atmosphere. Special thanks to the two people who ran the baggage drop area in the leisure centre - this was a really nice touch.The course is definite PB potential, being mostly pancake flat with the occasional slight undulation. The weather really helped yesterday (dry and cool). Overall, an excellent event and I will be returning next year.Date of review: October 8, 2012
In short: my second nearest half marathon - so im bias a very good low profile raceIn full: excellent race good route -we even had tractors and horses lovely scenery see you next yearDate of review: October 7, 2012
In short: great rural road race - no crowding and flat makes for fast timesIn full: Loved this; my first Cricklade Half. So much more fun than the big-city halfs with trips and elbows all round. Crowd support patchy, but vociferous! Sports centre reg and start v well organised with helpful (free) baggage staff. Loads of water and attentive marshalls. No sports drinks, but told, so brought with me. The scenery was great considering it was flat, but that also brought some serious PB potential!Date of review: October 7, 2012
In short: Good well organised raceIn full: This course is well capable of producing fast times and for me provided a good yard stick to measure my current fitness level against.My only criticism, was on finishing not being sure where to go after crossing the line and then finding that I had to limbo under a metal rail to receive medal & drink - but I am being picky.Date of review: October 7, 2012
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That is the one I was alluding to. Post on that thread any questions and he will assist.
I don't know if you happen to have any Amish or Mennonite markets in Florida, my guess would be not. But if you do, or if your happen to come across any in your travels, check out their flours. You can usually get some Occident flour that is a bromated flour. I like it better for pizza than All Trumps. I prefer All Trumps for bagels though.Craig is a very kind, generous and knowlegeable guy with regards to any questions regarding pizza, and well, probably food of any sort and science experiments. And I want his oven in my garage, thank you very much!


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Utilizing natural resources, finding food, needing water, contracting diseases – in some regions, people and wildlife come into direct conflict. In other regions, humans and animals must both adapt to the effects of a changing climate. Throughout every part of the world and throughout every facet of life, animals and humans are inextricably connected.
The Wildlife Without Borders - Global Program address these pressing threats to wildlife with various initiatives within its relevant international programs, working to comprehensively plan solutions and educate local communities about these problems.
Among the most critical cross-cutting issues are human-wildlife conflict, wildlife disease, bushmeat, and climate change. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife program supports programs that address each of these issues uniquely.


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- Subjects:Math, Science, Teacher Tips and Strategies, Technology
Differentiated Instruction
- Grades: 3–5, 6–8
Two words that are pounded into every rookie teacher's head.Two words that are uttered at staff meetings across the globe. Two words that together pull up more than 324,000 results on Google. What are these two words? Differentiated Instruction.
This blog contains two short video demonstrations of the ideas in action. Photo: Students kinesthetically learning science vocabulary.
I can almost hear the ever popular phrase "Who has time?" echoing through the minds of teachers that feel they are already overworked and under-appreciated. Yes, addressing the needs of each unique student in a classroom can seem overwhelming. This is especially true when our roles are extended from that of teacher to counselor, to parent, to secretary, to referee, to banker, etc. But, like a tough math problem, when we break differentiated instruction down into two steps, it is more manageable.
Step One is understanding the variety of ways differentiated instruction can be delivered. In my classroom there are four main ways I accomplish this:
- Teaching to a variety of student abilities
- Teaching to students' preferred modality or multiple intelligence
- Allowing a choice in skills to demonstrate learning content
- Allowing a choice in content to demonstrate the learning of a skill
Step Two is matching a differentiated instruction method with the lesson. Below are some examples of strategies I use that correspond to the list above.
1. Math "Video Game" Worksheets. This is great in a blended class environment, where an instructor is teaching two grade levels. I customize these worksheets to the topic we are covering in class. Each row of problems increases in difficulty. A student must demonstrate the mastery of a level before moving onto the next. This is a fast-paced, fun math period where mistakes mean repeating a level, and paying attention to detail means skipping problems to advance to the next level. Students pop up from their seats after completing a row to see if the game maker (the teacher) will say whether or not they've gained mastery and pass them on. They are encouraged to compete with themselves by getting further in the game each time they play. After thirty minutes I can tell exactly which students are mastering the concept and which students will need extra help. Formative assessment at its most fun! Download a math "video game" sample document.
Below is a video demo of how to execute video game math. If you cannot see the video below, I have also uploaded the two-minute video demo to YouTube.
2. Science Vocabulary: When teaching science vocabulary, I use the three learning modalities — visual, auditory, and kinesthetic — to ensure every child knows the meaning of new words. The students visualize a representation of the vocabulary word and come up with a short definition that is said each time we do a motion (our own classroom sign language) for that word. For example, for the word "data," we say, "facts and information," as we visualize numbers and physically type on imaginary keyboards.
Below is a video of my class practicing the Word Wall. If you are having viewing difficulties, there is a short one-minute demonstration of my class doing this on YouTube.
3. Spelling Pie: Each week my students must complete a variety of activities to practice their spelling words. The spelling pie allows a student to choose a few slices of pie (each representing a different activity) that best suits their strengths. For the technologically savvy child, there is a PowerPoint pie slice in which the spelling words are practiced by making a presentation. For the mathematically minded student, there is a "What's Your Word Worth?" pie slice in which he or she calculates the dollar value of each spelling word. Download the spelling pie document.
4. Technology: One of my technology goals is to teach students the basic skills needed for presenting a quality slide show. The product is a PowerPoint presentation. The choice of what they want to research and present is theirs. Giving them this simple choice allows students to be more excited about learning and increases the value of their product.
So, you see, differentiated instruction doesn't have to be all that overwhelming. Do not feel as though you have to reinvent the wheel. After all, if you are in need of an idea, there are 324,000 different links to choose from in a Google search.
That's a wrap!
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Could you give an example of the grammar video game that you use? Love this idea!
Sure. We have some 'old school' grammar books. For example, there is a chapter on using periods and commas. At the end of the chapter are practice exercises. Usually about 6 sets of 10 sentences to edit. Each set focuses on a different task. I assign all 6 sets (60 sentences to edit); however I do it in the style of video game math. This means, they do the first three sentences. If they get them all correct they move to the next set of exercises. If they make mistakes, I assign them the next three sentences. Students needing more practice end up doing more sentences. Students taking the time to double check their work and who get the concept, get to edit fewer sentences. And, if you don't have 'old school' grammar books, just make up your own sentences to edit. Put them in groups of about 10 making each grouping slightly more challenging. Great question, Brent
Brent, I really appreciate your ideas! I would like to do the video game idea as well. 30 minutes feels like a long time. Do you ever do it 15 minutes? About how many days a week do you do it for math?
The vocabulary word wall review was great. I have done some similar activities. Do you have any vocabulary review game ideas to share with us?
Also, with our new state testing the big push is problem solving in math. Most of our state assessment is word problems. Would you be able to blog about that sometime? They have assigned a "Depth of Knowledge" to each tested objective that we teach. I was wondering if you had any ideas on that, too.
Becky, Great questions! I usually do the video game math for about 20 - 25 minutes depending on the type of lesson. With addition, I do it for less time because it is easy. With triple digit multiplication I may do it for a half an hour.
In terms of frequency, I usually do it two or three days in a row about once a month. Of course, you could do it more often. Just don't do it so often that it loses it's novelty because then it will also lose effectiveness.
One variation...I post the answer key in two places in the room. Students check themselves. If they get any problems wrong, then they can come to me for assistance. This way the ownership on learning is more on them, it allows me to be more available for help, and they can often discover their own mistakes by the time they get to my desk.
I do have a fun Word Wall review game we do every Friday. I will be sharing that in a future post, as well as state testing thoughts and opinions.
Thank you for reading. Brent
Love your ideas!
My 3rd grade son has always loved learning and been excited to be at school. However, this year he is not engaged in what he is supposed to be learning in the classroom.
How can I help and what approach do I take with the teacher. I am not a parent that tells a teacher how to do her job and I am very involved in school. His teacher is retiring after this year and there is no excitement in the classroom. I was even bored on the last field trip I went on.
I just do not want him to lose his enthusiasm for learning.
Do you have any advise?
Well, the short answer is, "No, I don't have any advice that can magically address the issue with the teacher." What I do suggest is to supplement his learning with your own field trips or fun educational experiences to reinforce how fun learning can be. Also, use this teacher as an opportunity to teach your child some valuable life skills when it comes to dealing with people who he might not see eye-to-eye with. ~Mr. V.
I can't wait to use the video game math in my class! Thank you for such a creative activity!
Let us know how it goes. Next week will be ways to get the brains all 'in sync' in the morning with rituals and routines. Stay tuned. Director Vasicek
Brent, I really enjoyed this weeks post. You did an awesome job and your kids look like they are having a great time learning and having fun at the same time. Allie
Thank you! Brent
[via email] Mr. Vasicek, I was amazed at your web site and your notable lessons on the Scholastic page. I thought the Math Video game was really cool and was wondering how often you create a new skill level chart. Would it be after a math chapter, during the chapter etc. and how often the kids play this challenge game. I have really enjoyed looking at your collection and wish I would have had a teacher like you! K.M.
K.M., Hello. Thank you for the compliments on the blog. There is no real schedule for a new skill level chart. For 4th grade I tend to do something like this... Week 1: Re-introduce Multiplication (single x single, double x single, triple x single) Week 2: double x double, triple x double Week 3: $ and multiplication Week 4: Video game math (about 3 days) that goes through all of those concepts and extends beyond for those students that can handle it (quad x triple, etc.) I do Video Game Math for addition/subtraction, multiplication, and fractions. Doing it too much wears on the novelty of the idea. I have extended the concept to grammar as well. We have these old (I'm talking ancient)grammar books with practice exercises for subject, predicate, nouns, punctuation, etc. I use these books for the first month of school just to review some basics. It can be boring stuff, but I tell them to do the first 4 sentences of the practice pages at the end of the chapter. There are usually 5-6 practice pages. I check their first four sentences. If it is correct, then they can work on the next section. If the work is not correct, I make them fix what they missed and assign 4 more sentences. It makes that mundane grammar more fun and allows me to see what they know without too much boring repetition for those kids that don't need it. So, to answer your last question, the kids play this Video Math about 9 days of the year. They play Video Grammar about 9 days. Keep it fresh, Brent Vasicek
This is a great post! I love how it ties into what we know about learning modalities and the brain. I am currently working on a nonfiction unit, and I'm working on differentiating a lot more within it. We're singing, sketching, and manipulating objects (i.e. I am cutting apart oranges and the students will draw the halves to show a cutaway). We will be making books and creating interactive text feature displays. Of course this is just a flash in the pan, but the point is, this post could not be more timely. I think differentiation is so organic when you just stop to think about student interests and what you observe about your kiddos! Another positive? It's fun for everyone... including the teacher. I have to admit, I am a Google addict. Thank goodness for teachers who share. Thank you!
Well, thank you Ms. Nickerson! I appreciate you adding some additional positive enthusiasm to this post. Differentiated Instruction can sound like a pain, but really it can be fun as well as helpful. And...there is no ONE way to do it. I love the fact that you are singing with your students in your non-fiction unit. Maybe I will sing in the next video post. On second thought, there is a reason I am not the music teacher. That's a wrap, Director Vasicek
I LOVE the video game math! Can't wait to try it in Stadium 21!
I think you and your kids will enjoy it. Don't forget to do your answer key ahead of time as some of the students are lickety-split as you can see in the video. Video Gamer, Brent
Thanks for sharing. I have a Spelling Menu where kids can choose their spelling activities too. I'm just cuious how you got involved with Scholastic and how you went about it/who you contacted. Thanks!
Jennifer, Good question. At the end of last year Scholastic had posted that they were looking for dynamic Teacher Advisors for the new school year. I applied, and I guess they liked what they saw. I became a finalist and was eventually selected to write the blog you are currently reading. Brent
I am really targeting differentiated instruction this year. Thanks for sharing how you do it. I really like the spelling pie idea.
You are so welcome! Brent
LOVE LOVE LOVE the Math game!!! What a great way to reach each of my students on their level AND have an assessment tool!
Leah, You are welcome. Your kids will love it, too. It might take a couple times for them to get the flow of it, but I find it a great way to assess, challenge, and spice up the math. Game over, Brent


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Mr. Bergman was previously AMD's senior vice president and general manager, Graphics Product Group (GPG), from October 2006 to May 2009. During that time, the business regained top market share by leading the industry in execution and time to market. Mr. Bergman joined AMD through the acquisition of ATI Technologies in October 2006, where he served in roles as senior vice president and general manager of the PC group and of the desktop business unit. He joined ATI in January 2001 from S3, where he was chief operating officer. Over the past 15 years, he has served in a number of marketing and management roles within the technology industry, including vice president of marketing at Exponential and marketing manager at Texas Instruments. Rick Bergman began his engineering career at IBM Corp.
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While the official start of summer brought with it unbearably high temperatures, the political season also is heating up in advance of the upcoming July 31 primary elections.
Elections mean campaign signs. And that often means violations of the law, in many cases by people seeking jobs writing and enforcing laws.
The Georgia Department of Transportation recently sent out an advisory warning candidates and their workers not to erect signs in rights-of-way.
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With all the things our county's cops have to tend to, from petty thefts to violent criminals, it's hard to imagine a less-valuable use of their time than checking a prudish complaint about a woman waving a sign.
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We're pretty sure most responsible parents don't need the reminder. But judging from the reaction to a golf car crash in Evans last week involving a couple of "tween" boys, there seems to be a lot of confusion about just who is supposed to be behind the wheel of those vehicles.
Hint: It isn't tweens.
Sure, it's going to happen anyway. Kids are going to drive the vehicles, and parents are going to let them. It's not a big deal if it's on private property, and it's a good way to learn rudimentary driving skills.
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