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Sheesh, he gets dunked on and then confiscates the video. What a jerk. LINK
Oh this is good. I couldn't dream of a better ending to his career. Kinda funny that the name Jordan was involved.
What an egomaniac Lebron has become.
Spread this around the Internets, quick! By the way, where did it come from?
I saw it posted on the realgm board, don't know the original source.
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This needs Quotes from Lebron......................... LeBron "why have you forsaken me"
Great picture!! He can't censor THAT too can he?
He's the Darth Vader of the NBA...he had his stormtroopers recover the stolen transmissions BEFORE they got stored in R2D2.
They're talking about this story on Sportscenter tonight. I didn't have the patience to wait around for it, but it was one of their teasers at the intro.
"Oh, you may have erased the video of the dunk, LeBron James, but you haven't erased the video of your soul. FOR SHAME. Seriously, though, LeBron? Seriously? You had them erase the video? Not cool, bro. Not cool." LeBron James, and the Tale of the Never Seen Dunk - Ball Don't Lie - NBA - Yahoo! Sports
I can't believe this story wasn't just made up. It seems so absurd that it couldn't possibly be true.
Seriously? I think this fits right in with the Lebron James the egomaniac we have been watching develop the last few seasons.
No problem, it's not my creation.
That's why I would have at first guessed that it would be made up... because it plays into the theme so well. But with the multiple corroborating witnesses, and the validation by ESPN, I guess it is true. Being in the public spotlight as a teenager really ruins a lot of people it seems.
That's probably it. LBJ is just trying to protect the kid from what he went through.
He knew he'd take a PR hit, but it really was the right thing to do. If you were the guy at Nike in charge of deleting the footage, would you not make a copy for yourself first?
Guess Lebron learned from his first embarrassment YouTube - NBA Star LeBron James gets beat by David Kalb- Horse in Venice, Cali.
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It's a fairly common practice for people with weddings or birthdays coming up to ask their friends and guests to donate money to a charity or cause of their choice instead of buying them an actual gift, and it looks like the Obama campaign just thought up the absolutely brilliant, not-at-all galling idea of capitalizing on that ritual. No, dear friends — this is not a joke.
Instead of another gift card you'll forget to use, ask your friends and family for something that will go a little further: a donation to Obama for America. Register your next celebration—whether it's a birthday, bar or bat mitzvah, wedding, or anniversary—with the Obama campaign. It's a great way to show your support for a cause that's important to you on your big day.
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I am a big animal lover, most of all dogs! Of course I have a couple of my own and adore them. They always know how to make me smile and laugh, even mad at times! :p They don't care what you look like, what you do for a living, they just love you for you. :o) Plus, they are great company on my hikes! :o)
What I am looking for in a guy.. Someone who enjoys and respects life just as much as I do. Someone who can carry on a conversation and who can make me laugh. I can be a pretty silly and dorky person at times and I want someone who isn't afraid to show that side of themselves! :o) I am looking for my bestfriend! :o) I am not a super model/Skinny Mini, and I am cool with that! :o) Looking for someone who accepts me for me.. Take it or leave it! :o) I want a imperfectly perfect guy....Perfect to me in my eyes! :o)
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Mining companies are starting to release Q411 production figures, soon to be followed by earnings. It will be an interesting time. Gold is still well off its recent peak, so expectations may be realistic for a change, and that would be a good thing. On the other hand, costs – particularly royalties and taxes – are rising all over the world, and mining is always a messy, difficult business, so we're expecting a mix of the good, the bad, and the downright ugly in the weeks ahead. This can create buying opportunities, so we'll be keeping a sharp eye out for good bargains put on sale for the wrong reasons.
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Meanwhile, Andrey Dashkov has followed Jeff Clark's lead on looking at gold corrections and done similar work for silver, which already seems to us to be offering the market good opportunities.
Remember, there's more volatility ahead, so keep some powder dry – that's the way you make volatility your friend.
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When Will Silver Make a New High?
By Andrey Dashkov, Research Analyst
In last week's Metals, Mining, and Money, Jeff Clark estimated that given the magnitude of the correction that started last September, it may take until May 2012 for gold to reach a new high. This week let's take a look at how long it may take for silver to rebound.
It's a commonly known fact that silver is more volatile than gold. Already in this decade, silver has risen by a factor of 12 from its ten-year low ($48.70 vs. $4.07), while gold has seen about a sevenfold climb ($255.95 vs. $1,895).
This volatility – as you'll see in a minute – holds for corrections as well. On average, silver's retreats have been deeper and longer than gold's. The three big gold corrections we looked at last week averaged 22.8%. Take a look at the three biggest for silver, along with how long it's taken to recover and establish new highs.
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The three biggest silver corrections in the current bull market average to 42.1%.
Our recent correction is the second biggest on record since 2001, but what really makes it stand out is the duration. The 2004 and 2006 declines took only five and four weeks respectively to reach their low points. And it was 31 weeks after the crash of 2008 that silver bottomed. Our current decline, measured from the peak reached on April 28, 2011 to its December 29, 2011 low, spans 35 weeks… quite the determined downtrend.
It also takes silver longer to recover than gold: gold's three biggest corrections required an average of 57 weeks and 6 days to regain their old highs, while it's taken silver's three biggest falls an average of 98 weeks and 4 days to catch up.
So how long will it take to recover from the 2011 slump? We don't know the future, of course, but the current correction is close to the average of the three in the chart, so let's apply the average recovery time to our current situation. The average 42.1% correction took 98 weeks and 4 days to recover; using the same ratio, a 46.3% correction would take 108 weeks and 3 days. Counting from the previous peak of April 28, 2011, we wouldn't break the $48.70 high until May 26, 2013 (based on London PM Fix prices).
[Ed. Note: Last week, we inadvertently reported the recovery period from gold's low instead of its previous high, which is how all recovery periods in both that and this chart were measured. Thanks to reader John D for catching this. The good news is that gold could hit new highs sooner than the August date we originally projected.]
It shouldn't come as a surprise that silver will take longer to return to its old high than what we found with gold in last week's article. Why? Half of silver's use is industrial, so a weak economy can drag down its demand. We certainly saw that in 2008.
And an exact date is pure conjecture, of course, and ignores fundamental factors that directly influence the price. 2011 is not 2008. In fact, we've already seen an interesting shift in investment activity in both gold and silver markets. The Silver Institute pointed out in a recent market report that "investor activity" was the biggest contributing factor to both last April's rally as well as September's selloff. Meanwhile, demand for physical metal has not only held firm but was projected by GFMS to reach a new record high in 2011.
Investment demand is rooted in the metal's monetary characteristics. It's not a stretch to say that we expect silver to regain its currency appeal soon, given the amount of worldwide fiat currency destruction. This will be perhaps the strongest catalyst for prices going forward. We wouldn't want to be without any silver.
If there's anything that sticks out from this bird's-eye view of the past ten years of data, it's that corrections are normal. And just as obvious is the fact that corrections end.
As with gold, the silver bull market is far from over, regardless of any weakness we may see in the near term. Don't be the impatient investor who gives up too early. And trying to time the market for a short-term profit shouldn't be the strategy in the midst of a long-term bull market. Instead, keep silver's fundamentals in mind: its industrial uses are growing and, like gold, silver is money.
That said, we believe that the window for buying silver at $30 won't be open for too long. The profit you someday realize from silver will be made buying now, when the price is low.
[Holding your assets in dollars, euros, or other paper currencies is like giving the government permission to rob you. There's a better way to store your wealth.]
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Don't Believe In Gold? That's Okay, Just Leave It To The Chinese (Forbes)
The latest data on Chinese gold imports look very bullish for the yellow metal. A record 102.2 tonnes (3.3 million troy ounces) were imported into China in November 2011, up 20% from October and an incredible 483% over November 2010. Preparation for the Lunar New Year is the likely factor for much of this activity, but given the opaque nature of the Chinese gold market, it's difficult to trace the buyers.
Meanwhile, a representative of People's Bank of China stated that the current weakness in price should be used to further diversify the country's foreign exchange reserves into gold. We believe that a significant portion of the world's gold bullion is currently undergoing a shift in ownership, from West to East.
Hecla Must Shut Down Lucky Friday for Entire Year; Stock Down 20% (Mining)
After an accident at its Lucky Friday mine in Idaho, Hecla Mining was forced to shut down the mine for the entire year. The accident occurred on December 14 and involved seven miners who received minor injuries. Two miners also died last year. The tragedies led to an investigation, which in turn resulted in a decision that the built-up material in the shaft should be removed, a costly and lengthy job. Lucky Friday represents about 30% of the company's silver output. Unsurprisingly, the share price plummeted 21% on the day of the news, with some dubbing it the "Unlucky" Friday mine.
We don't follow Hecla in any of our paid newsletters, but we'll admit the potential contrarian opportunity raised our eyebrows. That said, it'll be 2013 before the mine is back in operation, so there's time to see if the stock gets cheaper and offers better entry points.
From Gold Bras to Gold Bars (Wall Street Journal)
Jean-Paul Gaultier – a famous French fashion designer – has created a one-ounce 24-karat gold bar that's engraved with rays, a heart, and Gaultier's name. Would we buy it? It sells for 10% over spot – less than we thought it would, but we'll let those with a taste for luxury and tolerance for high premiums take it. That said, it could expose gold to a customer base that hadn't considered it before.
What forms of gold do we buy? We interviewed some of the top bullion dealers in the industry in the current issue of BIG GOLD and got their recommendations on what forms of gold will someday be easiest to sell, what forms to avoid, and even which product currently has no reporting requirements when it's sold. Get these experts' insights along with a special discount on a Buffalo coin you can't get anywhere else with a risk-free trial subscription to BIG GOLD.
This Week in International Speculator and BIG GOLD – Key Updates for Subscribers
International Speculator
- An IS company released a prefeasibility study for its key project. We like the numbers overall, but there are flies in the ointment.
- A producer in the IS portfolio released record Q4 production numbers. The company is well cashed up and has a lot of exploration potential in addition to the production story.
- A number of our producers have filed updates on 2011 production and outlook for 2012 – our reasons for choosing those with high growth are about to kick in with many of them. Check out the BIG GOLD portfolio page for the latest on some of your favorite gold and silver producers.
- We changed our recommendation on one of our stocks last week… while the entry point was lowered, there's an exciting development under way with this company.


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http://wot.motortrend.com/toyotas-four-door-coupe-ny-show-teaser-likely-the-2013-avalon-184017.html Toyota just released a sketch of a new car scheduled to debut at the 2012 New York auto show with a liftback-like design reminiscent of the Audi A7. Could this be Toyota's foray into the four-door coupe niche? What we see here is likely a hint of what to expect for the all-new 2013 Toyota Avalon full-size sedan. Toyota describes the car in the teaser image as a "stunning U.S.-designed" sedan. The Camry is ruled out since it's already been released, and it's not the Corolla since the sculpted exhaust pipes integrated into the lower rear bumper would look completely out of place for an entry-level compact car. By process of elimination, there's a good chance it's the all-new Avalon, which could benefit from some serious changes to take on the new 2012 Hyundai Azera. Here's another victim of the sleek, extremely small trunk lid craze.
There's no way that the Avalon will look even remotely similar to that drawing.
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That actually looks really good, and I can't stand the looks of the A7. I see some LS and new ES sculpture in the rear. I wouldn't rule out this could be somewhat the new Avalon. It certainly wouldn't be a new model, since Toyota's mainstream product lineup is already over-saturated. There's no more room for another sedan.From what I've heard, the new Avalon is definitely supposed to be an extreme departure from the current one. The issue with giving this sketch any validity, is that based on the rear physique alone, it would cannibalize most Lexus ES sales, except those really pressed badge snobs who really want to say they own a Lexus.
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IF Toyota actually does make this the Avalon, i will be very interested in it. IF!!!
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Westys, I thought you didn't like large cars?
If the real thing looks this good....Sadly, it won't. Toyota styles cars blandly because the public likes bland. It appears safe, it doesnt take risks. The new Camry, while a departure from the recent one, isn't that much of a difference.
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I'll wait for the inevitably watered down real thing to make any judgments.
I don't mean to be the downer, but the rear SCREAMS Optima!
I don't. But, I will still go look at one. The design is cool. I am attracted to it. If it drives like a smaller car, I may just do it. New Volkswagens are losing their luster for me. I still think they are great cars but it may be time to start looking at other avenues. A change of pace, if you will. Besides, I will have my old Beetle which is more a true VW than anything made now anyway.
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This looks really good! Toyota making a comeback.
-Dequindre-:I don't mean to be the downer, but the rear SCREAMS Optima! It looks nothing like the Optima.
I think that subtle styling will work for the car. Lexus went all Predator on us with the new models, but I think that Toyota if they do it right, can pull it off. This is a good start.
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Top: Women's division winner Andrea Jarzombek
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UTSA Alumni Diploma Dash has record-breaking day
By Marcia Mattingly
UTSA Office of Alumni Programs
(March 5, 2008)--The 24th annual UTSA Alumni Diploma Dash for Student Scholars, presented by The Capital Group Companies with Pacesetter Sponsor Valero Energy Corp., was Saturday, March 1 at the UTSA 1604 Campus. UTSA alumni and their families and faculty, staff, students and participants from throughout south-central Texas spent the morning of exercise, food and fun at the premier homecoming event.
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- UTSA alumna Jordan Kaufmann wins $50K for new stent-graft start-up
- UTSA begins new way-finding sign installation this summer at Main Campus
- USA Today: UTSA long jumper Tyler Williamson rescues three-year-old boy
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A record 984 runners dashed for scholar dollars in the 5K San Antonio City Championship Race that benefits the UTSA Alumni Scholarship Fund, UTSA track athletes, and alumni programs and services.
Westly Keating established a new record this year for men and Andrea Jarzombek for women.
Top Masters runners were Victor Viesca and Jana Stadler. James Eliott won in the Clydesdale division and Mari Kennedy for the Filly. Top students were Reginald Edwards and Krystal Leal. New this year, the Student Challenge Team winner was Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority.
Corporate Challenge Teams winners were first place, KCI; second, HEB-Arsenal and third, Wells Fargo Bank. Air Force ROTC wrested the first place team award from last year's winner, Army ROTC, in the ROTC Challenge.
Co-chairs for the event were UTSA Alumni Association board members Danny Zimmermann, '01, Cleary Zimmermann Engineers, and Susan Campbell, '89, of The Capital Group Companies.
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Dozens of antique, classic and custom cars will be on display 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 23, during a Show & Shine at Pulaski Technical College Little Rock-South, located at 13000 Interstate 30.
Registration takes place from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and costs $10 per car. Prizes include dash plaques and trophies. The event is open to the general public.
The day-long event also includes the 4th annual Arkansas Model Championship. Model car builders can compete in more than 30 categories, including aircraft, automotive, novice, military, spacecraft, dioramas, box stock and figures.
The first 75 children aged 6-13 will receive a free Revell model to make and take home. Children can also compete in the Kids Coloring contest.
The Mohawk District, which is part of the Quapaw Area Council Boys Scouts of America, will sponsor a District Pinewood Derby race for registered Cub Scouts in grades 1-5. Registration begins at 8 a.m. with the first race at 9 a.m. Competitors need to bring their own derby cars. Trophies will be awarded for winners of the Tiger Division, Bear Division, Wolf Division and Webelos Division.
Other events include a car corral where used cars will be sold, an automotive flea market and a bake sale sponsored by the Pulaski Technical College Arkansas Culinary School.
For more information, call Gina Hall, director of community education, at (501) 907-6670 or e-mail her at email@example.com.
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No....I am totally j***ed!!!!! What a GREAT day for sports!!! (don't mind me, sometimes I just have fun by myself on the mb!!!)
Just saw Eli at the post conf..... I love it when his hair is all messed up, he is even cuter!!! Also I love it when Plax gets a TD & gives the ball to someone in the crowd!!!! Makes their day!!!!
Please tell me, how can the jets have even ONE fan??!! That poor team has not done crap for DECADES!!!!!???


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How would lives and landscapes change if every car had a computer in the driver's seat?
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The automobile itself has already worked quite a radical transformation on the human environment. In the 19th century, cities were full of horses. New York had more than 100,000 horses stabled on the island of Manhattan, and vast meadows in the outer boroughs were mown to supply the animals with hay. Caring for horses, hauling their food and manure, driving horse-drawn wagons and carriages—these were occupations that formed a major segment of the urban economy. All this equine infrastructure was swept away by the advent of mechanized transport—first the electric street car, then the automobile, finally the truck.
Of course cars and trucks gave rise to a new and larger infrastructure of their own, encompassing everything from parking meters and traffic signals to the entire worldwide petroleum industry. New York lost its 100,000 horse stalls and got millions of automobile parking places. Cities everywhere have grown fairy rings of suburbs and exurbs. A lacework of highways knits together distant communities, while sometimes dividing nearby ones. In most parts of North America, the automobile is how people get to work, how they get away on vacation and how they get home for the holidays. And a car is not just a means of transport; for many of us it's also a medium of self-expression—both what you drive and how you drive make a public statement. For adolescents, getting a driver's license is an important rite of passage and a step toward emancipation.
A hundred years ago, when sales of the Ford Model T were approaching 100,000 a year, an astute observer might have been able to foresee some of these developments—if not the specifics of Levittown, McDonalds, Walmart, Holiday Inn, NASCAR and Jiffy Lube, then at least the general trend toward a culture shaped by and dependent upon automobiles. If society eventually shifts to computer-driven vehicles, many elements of that culture will have to readjust. The details are inscrutable, just as they were a century ago. What effect will driverless cars have on pizza-delivery services or on the speed-trap revenues of small towns in the Midwest? As yet there are no quantitative answers to such questions. Still, the future is not completely opaque.
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Got my SP box pretty much put together... have to make something squishy for my pal.. not sure what I am going to make this time...anyone got any suggestions..
My box is all taped shut and sitting on the mailbox in preparation for a long trip south.
Now, true to form, I forgot to put any identifying information in the box, so I will include the following hints for my SP so that she'll know it was me!
- I believe that every woman should have a multiple-head screwdriver on her person at all times.
- Beads are beautiful to look at but a giant PITA to work with the day after you get brand new acrylic finger nails.
- You never know when a fairy will pop into your life and pick all the petals off your flowers.
I think, once she has opened the box, these hints will be sufficient for her to know it was me that sent the box. :)
I kind of feel the same way about screwdrivers and tweezers (very important when you need one and don't have it!) but I did not pack up a set of tweezers for my SP. I figure that ones' choice of tweezers is a personal thing.
Kelly, I was in the service and I thought you were going to bounce that coin on your bunk to make sure it was made right! My kids used to have inspection on Sat Mornings and they thought I was crazy to make them have a bed made right!
I love your Cowl Sharon Anne.
Hope everyone is feeling better and looking forward to a great week! Tomorrow is no Mail! Darn, my SP box will be going out on Tuesday, it is going to a State that is East of me!
Oooof! Miss a couple of days and so many posts to catch up on!
Love the sneak peeks! The cowl is gorgeous and looks so toasty!
Ms Fear what a terrific little quilt -- I think you need to join the doll quilt swap immediately!
The fair was fun. Soooo much work and it knocked me out for a day afterwards ... note to self ... do not wear flip flops when you're going to be on your feet all day. As for sales ... don't ask :( I guess we would have done better if we sold cheap junk from China ...
Well Hi ladies and Quilters of all sorts, this will be a last post till Iam able to check in .I wish all of you good blessings and hope you all enjoy the spookiness of the holiday (the weight from the candy scares me ) heh. Well my Sp for this month likes teals pinks and fabric lmao. who dosent. Well It will go out two days late since I just got a chance to check in but Id never let anyone go wothout.Till we meet again.God bless.Jess.


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What's New
The U.S. Department of Education has just released non-regulatory guidance on Title I Services to Eligible Private School Children; EdVentures, Inc. will be holding a fall conference entitled "K-12 Summit on Leadership, Innovation and Technology" on December 8-10; reminder to fill out the National Charter School Conference topics survey.
Innovations in the News
Hispanic Council for Reform and Educational Options, a recent recipient of an OII grant, is working to expand school choice to Hispanic children; plus information on school leadership, charter schools, math, and teacher quality.
University-Assisted Schools Aim to Blend Needs of Students and the Community with Education Research
You get ready for the monthly parent meeting at your first- and second-graders' school. Your children can go with you because childcare is provided. Your children can do their homework in social studies, based on the rich history of Philadelphia, or in Spanish, which your children started to learn in kindergarten. At the meeting, you can contribute to the Home and School Association that links the school with your neighborhood and one of the leading universities in the country. This is an example of what happens at Penn Alexander, a university-assisted school with the University of Pennsylvania.
"University-assisted schools" are partnerships linking universities interested in supporting school development to neighboring schools that are usually in disadvantaged communities. The concept was codified in 1989 in the first issue of Universities and Community Schools journal, published at the University of Pennsylvania. The journal editors had the vision that by 2001, the university-assisted school model would flourish in "an impressive variety of innovative forms." The idea of a mutually beneficial, collaborative partnership among communities, higher education institutions, and public schools, where education can be improved through the application of research-based practice, has grown over the last 14 years and has already spread to other countries as diverse as South Africa and Australia.
With the passage of No Child Left Behind in 2001, and its call to ensure all students are proficient in reading and math within 12 years, districts may wish to use university- assisted schools to better organize and manage instruction. Already in Philadelphia, the Philadelphia School Reform Commission asked the University of Pennsylvania to be one of seven outside "educational management organizations" to oversee 45 elementary and middle schools with the weakest performance on state assessments.
In July 2002, Penn began a three-year partnership with three elementary schools in West Philadelphia. The partnership focuses on five domains with the goal of achieving and sustaining high academic standards: 1) curriculum, 2) professional development, 3) leadership, 4) student assessment, and 5) school climate.
One of these schools is Penn Alexander, a school dedicated to providing a high-quality, enriching public education through a research-based instructional program that nurtures life-long learners and productive citizens. The school opened its new building in September 2002 with the plan to house 700 students in grades pre K-8 by 2004. The National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities has hailed this university-assisted school as the "gold standard" for bringing the most effective, research-proven educational practices into the classroom.
Another example of a university-assisted school is the Preuss School, a charter school that operates on the campus of the University of California San Diego. It was established to help meet the need of preparing disadvantaged students for admission to the university. The first applicants to Preuss submitted essays and portfolios of their work, and parents were required to be committed to actively supporting their children's school success. A lottery was held to fill the 150 slots from 500 applicants. At Preuss, students wear uniforms. Classes, the school day, and the school year are all longer than in a typical public school. The first class will graduate this year, in the spring of 2004.
On October 30 and 31, 2003, the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education held a conference on the topic of university-assisted schools to further explore the idea and strengthen a network of university-assisted schools from across the country. Thomas Corwin, Associate Deputy Under Secretary for OII, was a panel moderator at the conference.
For more information, please visit
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- The Preuss School
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Title I Services to Eligible Private School Children Non-Regulatory Guidance
The U. S. Department of Education has just released non-regulatory guidance on Title I Services to Eligible Private School Children to assist public and private school officials with implementing No Child Left Behind. For more information, go to: Title I Non-Regulatory Guidance.
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EduVentures, Inc. will be holding a fall conference entitled "K-12 Summit on Leadership, Innovation and Technology" on December 8-10, 2003 in Los Angeles, CA. Through interactive learning opportunities and real-world case studies, the summit will define the leadership challenges facing schools in areas such as accountability, capacity, recruitment, training, and learning outcomes and will demonstrate how leading educators are improving school performance at the classroom, school, and district levels. For more information, go to: EduVentures, Inc. Fall Conference.
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School Choice
If Hispanic parents are given more choices, they are likely to see their children to do better in school. That is the underlying assumption of a new nonprofit organization (and recent OII grantee), the Hispanic Council for Reform and Educational Options or Hispanic CREO. [More-Education Week] (Oct 15)
A controlled choice program in Hillsborough, FL has schools competing for students. [More-St. Petersburg Times] (Oct 24)
School Leadership
By giving principals the power to make decisions, Edmonton has become a model for all of North America. [More-The Edmonton (Canada) Journal] (Oct 19)
Boise and Meridian, ID school district officials say that their new partnership is a win-win situation, addressing key issues for both districts. For example, Meridian students participate in Boise's gifted and talented program. [More-The Idaho Statesman] (Oct 23)
Anne Arundel County public schools (MD) and Harvard University are partnering to examine how a mixture of business and education practices can be used to improve urban schools. [More-Baltimore Sun] (Oct 21)
Charter Schools
The New Technology High School in California has received a $446,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The funds, awarded by the Charter Schools Office of the California Department of Education, will be used to buy technical equipment and beef up the school's career and college planning programs. [More-The Sacramento Bee] (Oct 21)
The Athenium Academy, a Florida charter school, is the first public Greek immersion school in the United States. The school opened three years ago and has grown from 27 students to 105 in kindergarten through fourth grade. [More-Tallahassee Democrat/AP] (Oct 19)
Supplemental Educational Services
Fifteen schools in Minneapolis and St. Paul, identified as underperforming, will be required to pay as much as $1,500 per low-income student to get taxpayer-paid tutoring from a state-approved list of groups, which may include for-profit companies and religious groups. Parents will get the opportunity to sign up for this program next month. [More-Pioneer Press] (October 30)
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Improvements to the twin-engine A330 – including integration of technology developed for Airbus' new A350 – will further expand the operating range and payload capability of this long-popular jetliner by boosting its maximum takeoff weight to 240 metric tonnes.
Formal launch of the increased-range A330 was announced at the Farnborough Airshow today by John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer – Customers, who said this decision offers a highly economical aircraft with "more payload and more range to open more markets."
Airbus initially will apply the maximum takeoff weight increase to its longer-fuselage A330-300, which is targeted to enter service in the summer of 2015, followed by the shorter A330-200 and the A330-200F freighter.
Among the updates incorporated in these new A330 variants are two technologies from the A350 programme: reshaping of the wing's inboard Slat #1; and a shortening of the wing flap fairings – both of which provide improved aerodynamics. Wing slats are deployable surfaces on the leading edge of an aircraft's wing, while the canoe-shaped flap track fairings protect and streamline the operating mechanisms for trailing-edge wing flap surfaces.
Also to be introduced on the longer-range A330 will be a load alleviation function – in which the wing's ailerons are deployed during gust and turbulence conditions in-flight for span-wise load distribution on the wing, enabling the takeoff weight to be increased.
Leahy noted the A330's latest maximum takeoff weight increase responds to airline demand for additional range with this twin-aisle jetliner, while further enhancing its revenue generation.
Using flight distances from London as an example, Leahy said the 5,950-nautical-mile range with an A330-300 operating at the 240 metric tonne maximum takeoff weight will make non-stop flights a reality to the U.S. west coast and Mexico, as well as to such destinations as Tokyo and Hong Kong.
Overall, Airbus has booked 1,193 firm orders for the A330. With the 887 deliveries made to date, the company has a backlog of 306 aircraft – supporting sustained production of this jetliner.


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La PINE, Ore. - Vicki O?Halloran knows the perils of trying to text while behind the wheel all too well. She crashed her car in La Pine in April while checking a text. Now she's hoping to inspire others to put their phones down, by running across the entire state of Oregon.
"A text went off, and I read it, and I looked up -- and there's the end of the road," said O'Halloran said recently, remembering the moment before her crash.
?It (the text) was not important at all. No text is as important as that. No text is,? she said of the message on her phone.
The front of her car is still dented. There's duct tape over the steering wheel where the air bag deployed. Still, O'Halloran walked away from the crash with only minor injuries.
"I realized that I could have killed somebody. Somebody could have been walking. Somebody could have been driving. I could have just smashed right into them," she said.
From what could have been a tragedy, O'Halloran, who is an avid runner, found a cause.
"I will be running from the border of Washington and Oregon to the border of California and Oregon in about 30 days,? she said.
Starting on Aug. 1 near Vancouver and running about 10 miles a day, O'Halloran hopes to inspire people with her long days of endurance.
Her message: Don't text a drive, a message that gained meaning as she slammed on the brakes, a tree in her path.
"I was thinking, I can't imagine how much more that would have been if I had hit and killed a person."
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I wonder how many years beekeepers would report 'below average.' My uneducated guess would be that it would be greater than half.
I wonder how many years beekeepers would report 'below average.' My uneducated guess would be that it would be greater than half.
Is your prediction from some understanding of statistical analysis?
Mark Berninghausen
It's a simple guess based on studies that show that well more than half of people believe that they are above average. So I guess it is a little educated. My guess is that due to cognitive biases (both positive and negative) that people would expect that what they were getting is less than average more often than more than average because they subconsciously expect every time to be like that one time where there was a bumper crop.
In my case, every year is above average because (aside from last year) I make more honey every year than the previous year. It's my whole process of beekeeping. However, eventually I'm going to run out of new things to do and then it won't be so great.
Our family has kept bees in this area of South Dakota since the early 1950's and even with that historical data it is a bit subjective in trying to determine what constitutes an average year since any moving average or most any "yardstick" you might choose to use would show a steady downward trend as farming practices have changed. This year based on how things look at the moment will most likely be the poorest average we have had in the past 10 years but then that is still just a guess about halfway through our honey production season.
Sol: I once saw a survey of licensed drivers that showed about 80% considered themselves better than average drivers. So there ya go.
"People will generally accept facts as truth only if the facts agree with what they already believe."- Andy Rooney
When beekeepers talk about averages, we usually, in my experience, are talking about some variation of what the total crop divided b y the total number of colonies averages out to be, mathematically. I'm not sure what others are talking about.
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The phenomenon that occurs to vegetarians or vegans when they taste meat and realize it's delicious and they regret living in their meatless past.
Pass me the hummus and some pita. Ew...there was meat on here. Jesus Christ that was delicious. I was vegan now I am vegone! *slits wrists*
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For the occasion, I had the chance to choose among my favourite Zalando collection pieces, in order to create the perfect casual/streetstyle look and incorporate it in the gorgeous city. Of course, nothing is easier than shooting in Paris. The landscape is beyong gorgeous from almost any angle and reflects such a charm and spirit... So concerning the look, I decided to stay with very neutral shades and a minimalistic outlook as the goal was to be chic and comfortable. Therefore I have chosen this super warm sweater, simply love it's geometric print, and matched the top (which is obviously the highlight of the look) to some very simple details such as the hat, the boots or the leather bag. Any thoughts?


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Total value of products sold abroad exceeded $5 billion for the first time.
by Dennis Halladay, Hoard's Dairyman Western Editor
Despite a slowdown the last six months, 2012 still turned out to be another record-setting export year for the U.S. dairy industry.
The biggest achievement was a new record for the total value of dairy product exports: $5.21 billion, according to the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC).
To put this figure into perspective, the value of dairy product exports in 2012 was slightly more than the total milk and cream cash receipts in Wisconsin and Washington combined during 2010 (latest USDA figures available).
Among individual products, export volume records were set for cheese, whey protein concentrates (WPC) and nonfat dry milk/skim milk powder (NDM/SMP). Cheese continued to be a particularly bright star, as its total export volume rose by 16 percent in 2012 and was more than double the 2008 volume.
Exports to Mexico, the number one market of U.S. dairy products, were up 6 percent to $1.23 billion.
Year-over-year declines were seen in butterfat, lactose, and fluid milk and cream. Exports dipped on a total solids basis, but only slightly. They accounted for 13.2 percent of all U.S. solids production in 2012, versus 13.3 percent in 2011.
Exports started the year strong, registering an 8 percent volume growth during the first six months. During the next six months, however, they were 2 percent lower. USDEC president Tom Suber believes the turnaround was due to higher milk prices in the U.S.
Despite the second half slowdown last year, he does not believe a major global oversupply of milk is likely in 2013.
"Global economic signs are starting to move in a more positive direction, demand and consumption will continue rising, and world prices are expected to come more into line with U.S. prices," he explained.
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Patch Window
Several recent reports (ISC and El Reg) are indicating what many of us have come to suspect; the window between patch release and exploit is getting smaller. In the days of change control, patch management and multiple regulatory bodies stating that all patches (or any change to a production system) must be tested.
Does anyone from the front lines have any tips, systems or anecdotes for dealing with this increasing issue?


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Exploits => reverse engineering => bug findings Where to begin?
I am after some advice, I would like to learn more about finding bugs and using this to make exploits. I am very new to this sort of area and not sure best place to start. Are there any good website or books that take you from complete newbie to a intermediate level or beyond?


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Hopper OS upgrade and new SW set to default next Wed, Feb 27
February 21, 2013 by Helen He
1) There will be a scheduled hardware and software maintenance for Hopper next Wednesday, February 27, from 7 am to 7 pm Pacific time. This is a major OS upgrade. Most applications are highly recommended to recompile (or at least relink) after the maintenance. C++ and PGAS applications are recommended to recompile and relink. Please plan your work accordingly and check the NERSC Message of the Day (MOTD) for status update: http://www.nersc.gov/live-status/motd/.
2) After the maintenance, the following software versions will be set to default on Hopper:
-- pgi/12.9.0
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-- cce/8.1.3
-- intel/220.127.116.11
-- chapel/1.6.0
-- cray-mpich2/5.6.0 (xt-mpich2/5.6.0); cray-shmem/5.6.0 (xt-shmem/5.6.0)
-- cray-libsci/12.0.0 (xt-libsci/12.0.0)
-- cray-petsc/3.3.00 (xt-petsc/3.3.00); cray-petsc-complex/3.3.00 (petsc-complex/3.3.00)
-- cray-trilinos/10.12.1.1
-- cray-tpsl/1.3.01
-- fftw/220.127.116.11
-- cray-netcdf/188.8.131.52
-- cray-hdf5/1.8.9; cray-hdf5-parallel/1.8.9
-- parallel-netcdf/1.3.1
-- perftools/6.0.1
-- papi/5.0.1
-- atp/1.6.0
-- stat/184.108.40.206
-- java/jdk1.7.0_07
-- xt-asyncpe/5.16
The availability of the above software versions were announced on Dec 19 and Jan 18.
Notice Cray has changed some of the module names from "xt-xxx" to "cray-xxx", for example: xt-libsci is now cray-libsci, and xt-mpich2 is now cray-mpich2. Also some of the Cray supported modules now have a "cray-" prefix to their module names, for example: netcdf is now cray-netcdf, and petsc is now cray-petsc, etc.


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NY Fashion Week: Karen Walker Fall 2013
3:00 PM Monday Dec 2, 2013
Karen Walker just shown her latest collection called New Rose in New York - a range described in the press notes as "an alternative view to prettiness". "This town ain't big enough for both of us is the message - art school girl vs. working girl." Great dirty colours, oversized silhouettes and dripping rose prints.


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[quote user="Redeyejedi"][quote user="Spizi"]Rd1- Chandler Jones DE, Syracuse
Tuck is 29 and has been somewhat injury-prone. Osi is gone after this year, and we don't have any young depth behind JPP. Jones would be the perfect replacement for Tuck down the road.
Rd2- Lamar Miller RB, Miami
Miller has been falling down the boards recently for a couple of reasons but he would be a steal here. He compares similarly to LeSean McCoy with his agility and top end speed.
Rd3- Michael Egnew TE, Missouri
Would be the perfect project TE to develop behind Bennett this year. He has prototypical height and size with GREAT athleticism. He is a polished receiver as well with 140 catches in the past 2 seasons.
Rd4- Tommy Streeter WR, Miami
With Cruz and Nicks drawing double teams, a guy like Streeter could light it up with his 6'4" frame and 4.40 speed.
Rd4Comp- Coryell Judie CB, Texas A&M
Atheltic with 6' height sounds like a prototypical Giants corner.
Rd6- Michael Brewster C, Ohio State
Draft stock has been falling but he was a much higher projected pick earlier in the year so he would be a steal here.
Rd7- Kellen Moore QB, Boise State
Take a page from the eagles playbook... Develop him behind Eli for a few years then trade him for a high draft pick.[/quote]Egnew is not as polished as his numbers would suggest . Im not exaggerating this,half of his catches are bubble screens. His YPC is half what Coby Fleeners is[/quote]
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Dancing with the Stars - Season 14
Season fourteen of Dancing with the Stars premiered on March 19, 2012. Tom Bergeron and Brooke Burke Charvet returned as hosts, while Carrie Ann Inaba, Len Goodman, and Bruno Tonioli all returned as judges. The Harold Wheeler orchestra and singers provided the music throughout the season, except as noted below.
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Donald Driver won the competition over Welsh classical crossover singer Katherine Jenkins and Cuban-American Telenovela star William Levy, who took 2nd and 3rd place respectively. Driver is also the third NFL player to win, after Emmitt Smith & Hines Ward from season three and season twelve respectively.
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For these questions to matter, though, Mihos has to prove he's more than a vanity candidate — and so far, that hasn't happened. Mihos's core issues have serious emotional resonance: Big Dig mismanagement, property-tax relief, eliminating the Mass Pike tolls, abolishing the MCAS. But in hypothetical general-election match-ups, his poll numbers have hovered around the low-to-mid teens — maybe because these various positions still haven't been cobbled together into one cohesive vision. Furthermore, while much has been made of failed Democratic candidate Tom Reilly's campaign missteps, Mihos has had plenty of stumbles himself: there was the yacht registered in Rhode Island to avoid paying Massachusetts taxes; the public quip interpreted (wrongly, Mihos insists) as a self-deprecating reference to his lovemaking skills; Mihos's praise, during an interview with NECN's Jim Braude, of Patrick, his soon-to-be rival.
Even worse, Mihos's very approach to retail politicking limits his credibility. Last week, I spent an hour following Mihos as he toured the Polar Beverages headquarters in Worcester. As usual, he came across as a genuinely likable guy — bounding eagerly up the stairs, introducing himself by his first name, smiling broadly at everyone he met. Unfortunately, when one worker asked Mihos about the state of his campaign, his reply — "I highly recommend running for governor!" — made his candidacy sound experiential, like bungee jumping or taking mushrooms.
What's more, Mihos seems to have an unhealthy obsession with Healey, whom he'd considered challenging in the Republican gubernatorial primary. At one point, after offering an upbeat take on his prospects in the general election, Mihos added this dig: "I know Kerry Healey's coming in third." And when he took off the hairnet he'd worn inside Polar Beverages, Mihos couldn't resist another Healey dig. "See, I comply with the laws," he grumbled. "As opposed to Kerry Healey, when she was down in New Bedford. The ceremonial hairnet." (In fact, Healey wore a hairnet while visiting a fish-processing plant in New Bedford, but refused to be photographed.)
Put it all together, and it's no wonder Massachusetts political wise guys see Mihos teetering on the edge of irrelevancy. "If you're asking, 'Does he have any chance of winning the race?' the answer is no," says Paul Watanabe, a professor of political science at UMass Boston. "If you're asking, 'Does he have a chance of having an impact by securing a large number of votes?' the answer is maybe. . . . He can become an irritant, but I don't suspect that he'll garner many votes. I doubt he'll be anywhere in the double digits."
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