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Volume III
The Epstein School, Atlanta, Georgia
What's New
Secretary Spellings announces special education guidelines; U.S. Department of Education announces Advanced Placement Incentive program grants; MHz hosts Shortz Student Film Festival; Primers on Implementing Special Education in Charter Schools released; Survey of School Choice Research available; UC Santa Cruz to develop three new online charter schools; Connections Academy issues Learning Without Boundaries: How to Make Virtual Schooling Work for You.
Innovations in the News
Secretary Spellings attended an Advanced Placement (AP) physics class in Louisville and said AP courses provide high-level academic skills that all students need, plus information on closing the achievement gap, public/private partnerships, and technology.
The Epstein School Offers Strong Academics to Achieve Derech Eretz
Today, many families want more options for where they send their children to school. They want a solid curriculum where their children will be supported and challenged. They want teachers who are nurturing and firm. They want a safe campus and, perhaps, a technology program or some extracurricular activities in the arts, community service, or athletics. A large number of families also want a school that is aligned with their specific values or culture. Some Jewish families in Atlanta have found what they desire at the Epstein School, which combines traditional and innovative teaching methods in core subjects with an education in Judaic studies.
Established in 1973 by Rabbi Harry H. Epstein, this Blue Ribbon private Jewish day school encourages students to reach their full potential by equipping them with tools for learning, self-discovery, and responsible leadership. The U.S. Department of Education awarded Epstein its Blue Ribbon distinction in 2004 due to the school's exemplary test scores. Epstein was one of three Jewish day schools in the nation to receive the honor that year. The No Child Left Behind – Blue Ribbon Schools Program was established to recognize successful elementary and secondary schools in the public and private sector that make gains toward closing the achievement gap or whose students achieve at very high levels.
The school's original home in the Ahavath Achim Synagogue accepts children aged two through pre-kindergarten, while its main campus in Sandy Springs, Georgia, serves 554 students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Epstein's tuition is about $10,500 per year in the upper grades, which does not cover the full cost of educating each student; the school covers the difference. About 16 percent of students receive scholarships or tuition assistance at an average amount of $4,500 per student.
Epstein's curriculum is bilingual (English and Hebrew) and all subjects, including mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies, are interconnected and aligned with units in Judaic studies. Teachers strive to instill in the students a love of both the Hebrew and English languages through exposure to different types of literature. The language arts program integrates five areas of study: reading and literature, writing, oral expression, vocabulary and spelling, and grammar. Each social studies unit corresponds to literature in the language arts program, with reading and writing assignments connected to the literature's central themes. The social studies curriculum focuses on the idea of Derech Eretz, or making the world a better place for all to live. Through classroom study and an annual eighth grade field trip to Jerusalem, students acquire a historical perspective that helps them to appreciate their Jewish ancestry, while also better understanding their role in modern society.
Epstein's Judaic studies program reflects the Solomon Schechter educational philosophy within Conservative Judaism, which encompasses learning about Jewish traditions and the land of Israel, practicing Hebrew, reading the Tanach (Bible), and studying Tefilah (prayer). Although its program is based in the Conservative perspective, students from traditional, reform, and orthodox families are welcomed.
Across all subjects, students are immersed in advanced technology through the Media and Technology curriculum, which emphasizes information literacy. Epstein has a wireless mobile technology lab, and every classroom contains multiple computers that are Internet-enabled. An internal e-mail system transmits all school communications, and a bilingual website serves parents of Epstein students and the community. A popular aspect of the program is the Genz television studio that allows students to work with state-of-the-art video and editing technology to produce a weekly live television broadcast called Good Morning Epstein. Through elective classes such as digital photography, website design, robotics, and virtual museum development, students can study other avenues of technology, as well.
Another aspect of the educational philosophy at Epstein is that every person is part of the learning community. Eighty-five percent of its students are white, with 11 percent African American or MidEastern Black, three percent Hispanic, and one percent other.
The community spirit extends to students who require additional support. The REACH (Reach Each Child) program is designed so that teachers can differentiate instruction for every child. In kindergarten through fifth grade, each classroom hosts an additional teacher who provides enrichment or remediation to individual children or small groups. In the second through fifth grade, the Sha'ar (Gateway) program provides a modified Hebrew curriculum to students with mild to moderate learning difficulties in the dual language program. Teachers create an individual learning plan for each student in this program, which is continually modified. For students in the sixth through eighth grade, a learning laboratory program helps to accommodate special needs. For extra help, students meet every day with their teachers and a learning styles specialist, who helps tailor the approach to connect to each child's way of processing information—such as visual, aural, or kinesthetic.
Many students continue their Epstein experience after the academic year comes to a close. They may enroll in the annual four-week "Summer Adventure" program in order to further develop their academic skills, learn new arts and crafts, and expand their computer literacy. Students can also participate in organized sports and enrichment classes devoted to topics such as scuba diving, fashion design, and film.
The faculty members regularly partner with families in order to provide the best education for each student. Teachers send progress reports to families every six weeks for students in the sixth through eighth grade, and report cards are sent home three times each year. Teachers, parents, and students in grades six through eight organize a Celebration of Learning twice annually to acknowledge the work that is done inside Epstein classrooms. Teachers frequently communicate with families through homework assignment books, telephone, email, and the school's newsletter specifically designed for grandparents. Epstein also holds information sessions for parents when standardized test scores are released. Teachers and administrators discuss with parents how to interpret the scores from the Iowa Test of Basic Skills, Degree of Reading Power exam (DRP), and the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAts). In 2004, parents needed little explanation about Epstein's performance when the school scored in the top 10 percent in the country on the Iowa Test of Basic Skills.
This year, over 20 percent of the 51 students in the seventh grade qualified in the Duke University/Johns Hopkins Talent Identification Program. Eleven of the seventh graders tested in the top 10 percent of all candidates nationally with SAT scores of at least 550 in math or verbal, and two students qualified at the state level with math and verbal scores of 500. This level of achievement foreshadows what happens when Epstein graduates move on to high school: more than 80 percent of them enroll in honors classes and then attend some of the nation's top universities.
The Epstein School is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. As a member of the Georgia Independent School Association (GISA) and the Atlanta Area Association of Independent Schools (AAAIS), Epstein was recently recognized as one of Atlanta's top independent schools.
- Epstein School, Solomon Schechter School of Atlanta
- Application for 2004-2005 Blue Ribbon Schools Program MS Word (486KB)
- No Child Left Behind Blue Ribbon Schools Program, overview
What's New
From the U.S. Department of Education
U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings announced new special education guidelines designed to help states better assist and assess students with disabilities. These guidelines reflect the latest scientific research, which shows that two percent of students with academic disabilities can make progress toward grade-level standards when they receive high-quality instruction and modified assessments. (May 10)
The Department is awarding 13 Advanced Placement (AP) Incentive program grants in nine states to increase access for low-income students to advanced courses. Secretary Spellings has said, "We know that low-income students who take AP courses are much more likely to enroll and be successful in college than their non-participating peers." (May 10)
Arts Education
On May 21, MHz of Silver Spring (MD) one of OII's Arts in Education Model Development and Dissemination grantees, is hosting its annual Shortz Student Film Festival of productions by participants in the program and students from the East Coast and beyond. "Shortie" awards will be presented, and the top entries from each film category will be shown. Each entry is judged by a panel of filmmakers, artists, educators, and students. (May 12)
Charter Schools
Primers on Implementing Special Education in Charter Schools is available online at U.S. Charter Schools. The primers and companion web program provide background information and resources on special education for charter school leaders and teachers. The materials were developed under the Special Education Technical Assistance for Charter Schools Project that was funded by the Office of Innovation and Improvement and conducted by the National Association of State Directors of Special Education. (Spring 2005)
The Institute for the Transformation of Learning at Marquette University has released Survey of School Choice Research PDF (884KB) The survey reviews the major research conducted on the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program (the oldest and largest tax-supported school voucher program for low-income families to attend private school), as well as a range of public and private choice programs in other cities and states. The evidence from this research suggests that the programs improve academic performance, especially among African American students. (Spring 2005)
UC College Prep Online (UCCP), based at the University of California Santa Cruz, will be using its $550,000 grant from the California Department of Education to develop three online charter schools in Imperial, Mendocino, and Butte Counties, which are slated to open in the fall of 2006. This funding is part of the grant awarded to California under OII's Charter Schools Grant Program. (May 9)
Connections Academy, a provider of virtual education for charter schools or school districts in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, has released Learning Without Boundaries: How to Make Virtual Schooling Work for You. This book features practical advice from Connections Academy parents and educators on such topics as using the technology; classroom set-up; time management; curriculum planning; and meeting the needs of students with special challenges. (May 10) (offered for sale)
Innovations in the News
Advanced Placement
U.S. Department of Education Secretary Margaret Spellings visited Iroquois High School in Louisville (KY) to promote the President's high school reform agenda. After visiting an Advanced Placement (AP) physics class, she said that AP courses are a way to build bridges between high school and college, and they offer high-level academic skills that all students need whether they go to work or go on to college. [More-Courier-Journal] (May 12)
Newsweek issued its "Best High Schools" list, ranking schools based on the number of Advanced Placement and/or International Baccalaureate tests taken by all students at a school in 2004, divided by the number of graduating seniors. This ratio is said to measure a school's focus on ensuring student readiness for higher-level work, which is needed in college and for work in the postindustrial age. [More-Newsweek] (May 16)
Chicago Public Schools has been awarded a $2.7 million Advanced Placement grant from the Office of Innovation and Improvement. The funds will be used to add more Advanced Placement classes in six city high schools and start pre-AP classes at 18 feeder elementary schools in order to increase the number of low-income teenagers with access to college-level classes. Officials also hope to increase by at least 10 percent the number of low-income students earning a passing grade of 3 or higher on the AP exams. [More-Chicago Tribune] (May 11)
Several middle schools in Nashville (TN) are moving toward providing the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. The Middle Years Program of the IB will help students connect what is being taught in different subjects and at different levels, so that they will be prepared for the high school International Baccalaureate program. The Nashville middle schools will feed into Hillsboro High School that already offers IB. [More-City Paper] (May 12)
Twenty-one thousand Arizona students currently take the AP tests, which is nearly double the number who took the tests five years ago. However, the number of Hispanic, American Indian, and African American students who take the tests is low. Efforts are underway in Arizona to change this. [The state was awarded an AP grant from the Office of Innovation and Improvement to help pay for AP preparation for low-income students, as was a consortium of schools in low-income Arizona Chicano communities.] [More-WorldNow/KVOA] (May 2)
Indiana High School student Ashley Ladwig explains the value of taking AP courses. She says, "It's definitely a challenge, but we're in these classes for the challenge and to earn college credit if we score high enough on the exam. ...These classes are worth taking..." [More-NWITimes.com] (April 26)
Closing the Achievement Gap
The class of 2010 will have to pass exit exams in five core subjects in order to graduate from North Carolina high schools under tougher graduation standards passed by the State Board of Education. The goal of the exit exams is to have the same high expectations for all students. Those who do not pass the exams on the first try will have two more tries and will receive extra academic help. [More-Associated Press] (May 5)
Public/Private Partnerships
All new public schools in New South Wales, Australia, will be built and maintained by the private sector. Once the schools are completed, the government will lease them from the contractor for a fixed term up to 30 years, after which schools will be transferred to public ownership. [More-News.com] (April 29)
A math teacher, who is a soldier in Iraq, is using the U.S. Department of Education's Teacher-to-Teacher eLearning modules to keep up his professional development hours while he is deployed. The Panhandle Area Education Consortium hosts this eLearning system. (See also The Education Innovator, Nov. 8, 2004 for more information about PAEC.) [More-PAEC Horizon] (May 11)
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Beautiful apartment for 5, Venice centre
Size60 m²
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- Family/child friendly
- Internet/WiFi
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
- Washer/dryer
- Suitable for events
- Towels
Accommodation summary
|Calle Priuli dei Cavalletti, 30100 Venezia, Italy
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It is located in an ideal and strategic position , which allows reach easily walk to all the main places of tourist and historic walking through the various "calli" in the fascinating streets of Venice.
The apartment spreads over two floors: at the ground floor there is a large well furnished living room with exposed beams, equipped with sofa bed , LCD TV, table and chairs. On the same floor there is a modern fully equipped kitchen, and a bathroom with bathtub and washing machine at your disposal.
Climbing the beautiful wooden staircase, leads to the second floor where you will find the spacious attic bedroom with a double bed and a single bed. There is also a second bathroom with shower.
The house is equipped with air-conditioning and wi -fi connection free.
In the same building there are other apartments in the same owner , in order to accommodate large families and groups of friends.
House rulesSince 2011 tourists staying in Venice must pay the tourist tax.The amount in the high season is € 1.50 per night per person, in low season € 1.05 per night per person, for a maximum of 5 nights.The child between 10 and 16 years have a 50% discount, while children under 10 are free.
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Reviews of this property
Giorgia was our angel in Venice. We booked another apartment on a different website and was Not satisfactory so we searched through waimdu and we found this apartment and the same day was made available. Central position, very clean and with lots of space available, exactly what we were looking for!
We strongly recommend if you want to enjoy your stay in Venice.
(We are going to book always with waimdu from now on!)
The apartment is great. Just like in the photos.
It's cozy, new, clean and in a good area.
Certainly if we return to Venice we would stay here.
Giorgia is very nice. We arrived before the scheduled time and were able to enter the apartment without any problems.
We are very satisfied with our choice.
El apartamento es genial. Justo como aparece en las fotos.
Es acogedor, nuevo, limpio y en muy buena zona.
Sin duda si volvemos a Venecia nos gustaría alojarnos aquí.
Giorgia es muy agradable. Llegamos antes de la hora prevista y pudimos entrar en el apartamento sin ningún problema.
Estamos muy satisfechos con nuestra elección.
Die Wohnung schaut genauso aus, wie auf den Fotos dargestellt. Sie ist sauber, ruhig gelegen und innerhalb von 5 Minuten zu Fuß vom Bahnhof Santa Lucia erreichbar. Wir wurden pünktlichst zur Schlüsselübergabe erwartet und bei der Gelegenheit freundlichst mit guten Tipps versorgt. Ein Supermarkt befindet sich nicht weit von dort (in ungefähr 10 Minuten Fußweg). Die Wohnung ist ideal um Venedig zu erkunden. Einziges kleines Minus war vielleicht, dass der Zustand des Wasserkochers und der Töpfe nicht gerade zur Benutzung einluden. Insgesamt würden wir beim nächsten Venedigaufenthalt jederzeit wieder bei Giorgia wohnen wollen.
Estancia muy agradable. Giorgia muy atenta, te recibe a la llegada y te deja preparada toda la información necesaria. El apartamento muy bonito, limpio y amplio. Muy cerca de la estación de Santa Lucía, un poco escondido, pero Giorgia nos mandó un plano para acceder y lo encontramos fácil. También con indicaciones de acceso a un supermercado.
La ubicación del apartamento es muy buena, muy cerca de la estación de tren y muy cómodo para desplazarse por la encantadora Venecia.
El apartamento está muy bien equipado, limpio y con buenas camas. Hemos estado con tres niños y es perfecto, aunque te dará poco tiempo a disfrutarlo ya que Venecia hay que disfrutarla.
La atención de las personas que nos entregaron las llaves fue excelente. Interés por resolver nuestras dudas y por explicarnos las particularidades de la estancia. Gracias por todo y lugar recomendable
Reviews for this host's other properties
Lovely Venice apartment in a great location everything worked, the kitchen had everything we needed and we had many lovely walks through Venice from here. There is a supermarket close by at it is easy to get to from the train and bus station.
We spent three nights in this holiday flat and are can recommend it. Located near to the Grand Canal (approx. 200 m from the railway station) this flat is very silent. The flat is in good shape: Beds are comfortable and the kitchen equipment is basic but sufficient. We appreciated the communication before our arrival with Giogia. She provided documentation about the way from the car park to the flat. Furthermore, the handover of the keys by Manuela worked without problem; she also explained the equipment in the flat (e.g. air condition, oven, bathroom etc). The excellent English skills were helpful.
From the vaporette station you can easily reach all scenic locations in Venice. A COOP (pretty large supermarket near Piazzale Roma) can be reached by a 5 minutes walk or more convenient by vaporetto in 2 minutes.
We can recommend this flat. When we return to Venice we will try to book this one again.
Perfekt host. Very polite. Absolutely no problems with the communication or the checkin what so ever. We had an amazing time in Venice thanks to the host.
Everything was fine. The apartment is located in the city near the railway station (Ferrovia) and the central bus stop Piazzale Roma. Both are in neighbourhood to each other, there are a lot of vaporetto-stations, too. The next supermarket "COOP" nearby at the vaporetto station Piazzale Roma (beside the post office) - in walking distance. By bus Nr. 5 (direction airport Marco Polo from platform Nr. 1) you theoretically could also reach a Lidl grocery store in 15 minutes. But we didn´t.
The appartement was easy to find, clean and practical. In the bedroom were one double and one single bed, in the livingroom/ kitchen one large couch that could be used as double bed. The kitchen has everything you need. Very practical were the shopping trolley and laundry rack for drying the towles.
There is freee WiFi and TV. Two german TV-programms were a bit "hidden": ZDF = channel 57, ARD = channel 304.
The answer of Giorgia was quick, she and Manuela (who gave the keys) were very kind and helpful. We enjoyed our stay and made many excursions by boat and by foot. We can recommend this accommodation and would be happy to come back.
Giorgia and Manuela were very friendly to us. Check in and out uncomplicated. Manuela gave us good tips about restaurants. We enjoyed their hospitality, Tx you girls!
The apartment has 2 bathrooms, a good point for us (3 ladies). It is quiet and safe, a 5 min walk from the train and vaporeto station (also a plus).
We sure will book this apartment again.
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Ford Atlas Concept Previews More Efficient Next Generation F-150
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Ford today announced the Atlas Concept, which features next-generation EcoBoost technology. The Atlas Concept has an EcoBoost powertrain that uses gasoline direct injection turbocharging. This allows for a 20 percent increase in fuel economy and a 15 percent drop in CO2 emissions. The powertrain also features Auto Start-Stop engine shutoff tech, which (as the name suggests), shuts off the engine when the vehicle is stopped in traffic.
The Atlas Concept also looks to save fuel in other ways, such as the Active Grille Shutters that stay open when cooling is needed; Active Wheel Shutters that close at highway speeds to improve aerodynamics but open at slow speeds; Drop-Down Front Air Dam that lowers at highway speeds for underbody airflow, and Power Running Boards that help passengers enter the truck at rest and move closer to the vehicle when it's traveling for improved aerodynamics.
Using all of these fuel-saving technologies saves roughly 2 MPG on the highway.
In addition to fuel-saving efforts, Ford showed off some other tech that the Atlas is sporting. Some include the 360-Degree Point-of-View Camera for fitting the vehicle in tight places, Dynamic Hitch Assist for an accurate fitting of a hitch using the Atlas' display screen, and LED headlamps and tail lamps for better illumination.
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Police: Colorado shooting suspect planned massacre
CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) — Witnesses presenting the most detailed portrait yet of last year's Aurora movie theater massacre are detailing sometimes paradoxical behavior by James Holmes, the man accused of the rampage.
At a hearing to determine whether Holmes should stand trial, detectives testified Tuesday that Holmes spent more than two months assembling an arsenal for the assault on a midnight screening of "The Dark Knight Returns."
The former neuroscience graduate student bought his tickets nearly two weeks before the July 20 massacre. He also rigged an elaborate — and potentially deadly — booby-trap system in his apartment to distract police from the carnage at the theater, though the trap was never sprung, they testified.
Holmes showed less focus after police arrested him as he stood outside the theater, clad in body armor. He played with the paper bags they placed on his hands to preserve gunpowder evidence, pretending they were puppets, Aurora Det. Craig Appel testified. Holmes tried to jam a staple into an electrical outlet.
Holmes' lawyers were expected to present an insanity defense. They have previously stated that Holmes, 25, is mentally ill. Defense lawyer Tamara Brady pointedly asked a federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives agent in court Tuesday whether any Colorado law prevented "a severely mentally ill person" from buying the 6,295 rounds of ammunition, body armor and handcuffs that Holmes purchased online.
There is not, the agent replied.
Defense attorneys have indicated they might present witnesses during this week's hearing to describe Holmes' mental health.
On Tuesday, the case was dominated by the litany of Holmes' preparations. Law enforcement officers said Holmes' first recorded purchase was of two tear gas grenades, ordered online May 10.
Holmes also bought two Glock handguns, a shotgun and an AR-15 rifle, along with 6,295 rounds of ammunition, targets, body armor and chemicals, prosecutors said. The magnitude of the attack was captured in the first 911 call, played Tuesday in court, that police said recorded at least 30 shots in 27 seconds.
He dyed his hair bright orange, then bought a scope and non-firing dummy bullets on July 1, the visit and the new hair color documented in security video.
Finally, he purchased glycerin and potassium permanganate — chemicals that could combine to create fire — from a Denver science store. At some point, he also improvised napalm, as well as thermite, a substance which burns so hot that water can't extinguish the blaze.
Holmes' purchases were for two planned attacks, prosecutors said — the theater shooting and the booby-trapped apartment that would have blown up if anyone had entered.
The bottle of glycerin was meant to fall into the permanganate when the door to his apartment opened, to cause an explosion and then a fire, prosecutors said.
Parts of Holmes' carpet were soaked with gasoline and oil, and ammonium chloride, a white powder, was poured onto the floor in strips, FBI bomb technician Garrett Gumbinner said.
"It would have ignited and the whole apartment would have exploded or caught fire," Gumbinner said.
He said the rig had two other initiating systems. One was a pyrotechnics firing box that would have been triggered by the remote control unit of a toy car left along with a boom box set to play loud music. Gumbinner said Holmes told him he hoped the music would lure someone and lead them to play with the car, thereby detonating the explosives.
The other was a model rocket launch box that operated by means of infrared light, but Holmes told investigators it wasn't armed, Gumbinner said.
The attempt at a distraction speaks to a plan to escape, but the traps weren't triggered. Holmes, clad from head to toe in body armor, was found standing by his car outside the theater. He told investigators that the booby-trapped apartment was an effort to pull police away from the theater. He didn't expect to see officers so quickly.
Police said he volunteered information about the booby traps. Authorities went to the apartment and carefully dismantled them.
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Was hit on Adam McQuaid dirty? 'Reckless' is more like it
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At first glance, the Jason Chimera hit on Adam McQuaid with six minutes left in the first period Thursday evokes emotions of anger and revenge.
But even the Bruins, who have been on both sides of vicious hits over the last several seasons, were careful to choose their words carefully after the game, given the fine line between finishing your check and hitting from behind and endangering a vulnerable player.
Chimera was given a five-minute major for charging and a game misconduct for the hit that left McQuaid on the ice for several minutes with a gash over his eye and a dazed head.
The Bruins reaction? Measured.
"Well, you know, again, when it happens to you, you also have to be honest about it. I think, again, he came off the bench, and he was going hard, and maybe it was a little bit reckless, but there's no doubt in my mind that it wasn't intentional," Bruins coach Claude Julien said. "You know, McQuaid, Mac just turned at the last second and, you know, put himself in a bit of vulnerable position, but still, like, I agree with the referee's call.
"It was a bit of a reckless hit, and it deserved probably a five[-minute penalty] when you look back at the replay, and they had to make that decision. It was a tough one, but certainly wasn't intent to injure by the player, in my mind. And, you know, and that's why I keep saying, and you've heard me before, I really, really encourage our players to be careful, with the speed of the game today, to make sure you don't turn your back to the play as much because those kind of things happen. And you worry about the security of the players, you worry about the safety of the game, and I'm one of those guys that will look at both sides of it and not just preach for my side of it."
Joe Corvo – already filling in for injured Dennis Seidenberg – not only saw the hit, but saw both sides.
"It's nearly impossible when a guy comes, I noticed I think he came off the bench, and really didn't break stride," Corvo said. "It's a tough play because it's hard for that forward to stop when he's coming that fast and Quaider [McQuaid] kind of turned a little bit. The guy could have let up a little bit but it just happens fast. I think that's why he was so upset that he got thrown out. I don't think he's a dirty player, I think just with his speed it was hard for him to stop."


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Nicole is pretty to look at, and that may draw people initially to her. After that, it's all downhill. Her contribution of technique elements and singing talent is inundated with her "transcending the universe" BS that lends to emotional, subjective reaction.
If she's more capable, she should leave the subjective emotional stuff at home and get more technically-objective in her judgments.
Personally, I'd be happy if Simon sent her to the UK. Actually, it's a GREAT idea!
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You motherf&*$&*rs got no creep," -Kima Greggs, "The Wire" Season 2
The bonefish started moving away from me the second I raised my rod to throw and I had no accounting for it. But Ellie, my guide, gave me a look that made it clear this was all my fault.
"What's in your bag, Pete?" he asked, and I felt embarrassed for overlooking such a small thing that could dampen my prospects.
I get to go flats fishing for bonefish, on average, about once every two years, so I am no authority on the subject. But in my brief travels I've picked up things that have stuck. Besides the general obvious ones–false casting sucks, poise counts and so on–it sometimes seems to be the tiniest of details. Such as…
THE SHIT IN YOUR BAG: Sound travels 4.3 times faster through water than air. Ellie, one of the guides from Andros South*, had detected a rattle coming from my pack when I loaded my back cast. The culprit: Those little plastic containers you throw your desired flies into at the fly shop. I'd left one loose in there with three crabs I'd purchased and forgotten about. And it cost me shots.
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The guide wound up serving as my personal line caddy for the session, walking side by side and holding my line free from snags until I was ready to throw. Mighty cool of him.
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Among his other support of the college, while in practice he provided dental care to Hope student athletes. As a student himself, he had competed in football, basketball and baseball. He and his wife, the former Eleanor De Pree, met in the mid-1950s, when he signed up for an art class that she was teaching, and were married in 1956. Credited as founder of the college's department of art, she died in 1992.
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pan fried sea bass
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Re: pan fried sea bass
Pan-fried sea bass with sweet potato chips
For the pan-fried sea bass
1 tbsp butter
2 tsp olive oil
2/3 sea bass, filleted
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
For the sweet potato chips
vegetable oil, for deep-frying
½ sweet potato, peeled, and cut into chips
1. For the pan-fried sea bass, heat the butter and oil in a small frying pan, and when the butter has begun to foam, add the sea bass fillets, to pan-fry, over a medium heat, for 2-4 minutes on each side, depending on the thickness of the fillet.
2. Season to taste, then place on a serving plate.
3. For the sweet potato chips:
4. Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan or wok, for deep-frying, over a moderate heat. (CAUTION: Hot oil can be very dangerous. Do not leave unattended.)
5. When the oil is hot, add the sweet potato pieces, and fry for 6-8 minutes, or until the chips are a golden colour and are tender and cooked through.
6. Remove the chips from the oil, drain, then place in a pile next to the sea bass fillets, to serve.
Pan-fried sea bass with a three pepper stir-fry
2x200g/7oz fillet of sea bass
1½ tbsp vegetable oil
½ tbsp olive oil
2 red peppers, very neatly and finely sliced
2 yellow peppers, very neatly and finely sliced
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
5cm/2in piece of ginger, sliced and cut into fine julienne
1.2 litres/2 pints light chicken stock, hot
1 orange, zest and juice
1 lime, zest and juice
1 lemon, zest and juice
1 tbsp caster sugar
2 red chillies, cut at an angle to form long rings and seeds removed
2 green chillies, cut at an angle to form long rings and seeds removed
2 tbsp fresh coriander finely chopped
1 tbsp vegetable oil
a large handful of baby spinach, blanched in boiling water for 1-2 minutes (this is for the fish to sit on in the centre of the plate)
1. Score the fillets of sea bass on the skin side - to prevent the fish from curling when it's pan-fried.
2. In a frying pan, heat the olive and ½ tbsp vegetable oil and place the fish skin side down in the hot oil and leave to fry for a couple of minutes
3. Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a hot wok and add the peppers, and chillies and stir-fry for a minute or two.
4. Check the fish and if the skin is crispy turn the fish over and cook the other side for a couple of minutes.
5. To the peppers and chillies now add the garlic and ginger and stir.
6. Add the chicken stock, the juice of the citrus fruits and allow to bubble.
7. Add the sugar and the citrus zests.
8. Finally add the fresh coriander and it's ready to serve.
9. To serve, place the blanched spinach in the centre of the serving plate and place the fish on top, skin side up. Ladle the peppers and broth over the fish until the broth is at a level with the fish and eat immediately. Garnish the fish with a bit of citrus zest - optional.
Pan Fried Fillet of Seabass with a Warm Orange, Beetroot & Fine Bean Salad, Mustard Dressing
4 x 6oz Pave of Seabass
150g Fine Beans
2 Large Oranges
2 Cooked Beetroots
400g Small New Potatoes
50g Butter
2 Tbsp Oil
4 Sprigs of Chervil
10g Chopped Chives
50g Sea Salt
2 tsp of Whole Grain Mustard
1 tsp of Honey
2 tsp of White Wine Vinegar
6 tbsp of Olive Oil
Bring a pan of salted water to the boil and prepare a second bowl of iced water. Place the fine beans into the boiling water for 2 minutes and then immediately refresh them in the iced water to maintain colour. Repeat with the potatoes, boiling until cooked. Peel and segment the oranges removing all pith, then dice the beetroot into a ¾ inch dice. Prepare the dressing by mixing the ingredients in a bowl and seasoning. Pre-heat a non-stick frying pan, add the oil, then place in the seasoned bass fillets, skin side down, add the butter and fry until golden. Turn the bass over and remove from the heat, but leave in pan for 5 minutes and the fillet will cook from the heat of the pan. Take a second frying pan and add the prepared vegetables, place on the heat and season, when up to temperature add the mustard dressing and chopped chives. To serve, place equal amounts of the vegetable salad in the middle of the plates, top with the Fillet of Seabass and garnish with sea salt and chervil.
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should one only plant "flavourful" plants around thier hive? should one only plant plants that one would eat them selves (herbs/fruits)? like if i planted a tomato or squash plant would the honey then have that sort of flavour? and will just flowers like....liliac or such make the honey taste like that (as in that bad chemical taste) or will maybe only the smell come through the honey?
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Whether it's good, bad or ugly, we've got the NBA's best story lines leading up to the 2012-2013 Tip-Off.
With Tip-Off 2012-13 a mere week away, we're looking to an old western classic to come up with some reasons why you should tune in to the new NBA season. Over the next three days, we'll be looking at the best basketball storylines coming into a new year through the lens of a Clint Eastwood classic: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. Given their sky-high salaries, we probably could have opted for A Fistful of Dollars or even A Few Dollars More, since they all seem so intent on arguing over CBAs, but with no lockout in sight, we'll stick to telling you what you need to know and today we'll start with The Good:
See which story lines we sorted into The Bad and The Ugly.
The Lakers Lock
Just when you thought the Kobe years would come to a close in L.A. with little fanfare, the Lakers broke loose, acquiring arguably the NBA's best center in Dwight Howard and the league's most sure-handed and smart point guard in Steve Nash. All without giving up Pau Gasol.
As it stands, Los Angeles' starting lineup projects to look something like Howard, Nash, Gasol, Bryant and the man formerly known as Ron Artest, which is about as good as it gets talent-wise. Naturally, the Lakers are short staffed off the bench, making the age and injury risk of at least three of these players look like something of a concern, but you've got to believe they've got the West already won; with an offense filtered through Nash and two bona fide big men for him to look to, this looks like a lock, and we haven't even factored in Kobe or what a wide-open Metta World Peace could do.
The Surprisingly Spry Celtics
The media circus surrounding the Celtics has been chanting choruses of "old and getting older" for so long that we've actually taken to believing it, but outside of Pierce and Garnett, 35 and 36 respectively, Boston has a wealth of raw, albeit unproven, talent.
Take this year's draft class for instance: in taking Jared Sullinger, Fab Melo and Kris Joseph, the Celtics found high-risk, high-reward solutions for all their primary concerns. In Melo, they get a true seven-footer who, under the tutelage of KG, could turn into a bona fide defensive asset instead of just a freakishly tall shot blocker. In Sullinger, they get a physical forward who projected as a top-10 pick a year ago, but whose stock fell when potential back problems emerged. And in Joseph, they found a bench guy with an all-around skill set who won't excel at anything in particular, but won't in any way be a liability at either end of the court in the 12 to 15 minutes he plays.
After the draft class, they've got Brandon Bass and Jeff Green and Rajon Rondo, whose 17.3 points, 11.9 assists and 6.7 boards in the postseason last year bode well if the offense is indeed going to run through him and not Paul Pierce. Should Rondo match anywhere near those numbers in the regular season, Boston might very well be a contender again this year and in years to come if their draft class gamble pans out.
The Miami Matchup
When the Heat start hitting hurdles we tend to focus on their lack of true center, their at times shoddy perimeter shooting and whatever ugly combination of forwards they have filling out all five spots on the court. But Miami prides itself on being a "position-less" team, a team impossible to guard in any conventional sense of the word. And while it's easy to point out the system's flaws when they're being exploited, it's hard to argue with the end result: an NBA Championship, acquired after running circles around the mold-made Thunder.
Selah. That is the luxury afforded to GM Pat Riley by the mere presence of LeBron James, a five-dimensional power forward who frees up floor space by being virtually impossible to contain one-on-one. In 2013, the Heat will descend further into the unconventional abyss with the likes Ray Allen and Rashard Lewis shoring up their perimeter offense, turning a once up-tempo team with options into an all-offense omnivore, unconcerned, and rightfully so, with the defensive play patterns and matchups of lesser teams.
The Clippers Grow Up
It's no secret that L.A.'s second-string team boasts the most athletic front court we've seen in a while; after all, the nickname Lob City is not a nomenclature to be bestowed upon a team ironically. But after being bounced from the playoffs by an elder statesman Spurs team that exposed their notable lack of depth, the Clippers went out this offseason and brought in some life support off the bench.
Guys like Jamal Crawford, Grant Hill and Lamar Odom add another level of depth to a Clips team that relied heavily on the "Chris Paul to the Big Man" connection. Now they can beat you, or at least play tighter at both ends of the court with Hill, Caron Butler and Matt Barnes as serviceable perimeter defenders and Griffin and DeAndre Jordan in the post. They still lack a true low-post offensive game, but with Griffin's time freed up by the other options available, he may be inclined to develop some tools in the paint. And then the West has a real problem on its hands.
See which story lines we sorted into The Bad and The Ugly.


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Project to beautify dam starts Sept. 14
As part of a project to beautify the Pine River Dam Park and the city of Pine River, the building housing the restrooms at the park was painted with a mural Saturday, Sept. 14.
The mural, designed by Shaina Walker, features scenes of local activities like bike riding past the depot building, swimming at the dam and snowmobiling.
"It was basically just something about town. My initial idea involved the depot and a train and moved on from there," Walker said.
Walker's design was selected from among a few different proposals, but it was selected for how it tied the seasons and activities of the area together.
"She submitted a design that was so inclusive and elaborate that we offered she could expand that design to all the sides, so that's what she did," said Quinn Swanson, who was in charge of the project. "She has sketched it out on the wall for us and we're calling it 'paint-by-Shaina.' She tells us what colors go where."
In addition to the mural, the riser seats near the dam were given a fresh coat of paint. These were only a few of the efforts to improve the downtown park area.
Additional improvements to the park will eventually include a new swimming beach, early childhood specific playground equipment and freshly painted trash cans. The swimming beach and playground equipment could each be finished by the end of the year, though the beach requires an additional $5,000 to be raised, and the playground equipment is being handled by the local Early Childhood Coalition and Central Lakes Rotary.
The priming and painting of the building, the trash cans and the risers were made possible by a Valspar Minnesota Beautiful grant for 50 gallons of paint. Volunteers are still being sought to paint trash cans for the city. Paint would be provided for the project and painters could take trash cans home to finish them if needed.
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Backus Council hears Eveland's intention to expand business
Gail Leverson of the Cass County Economic Development Corporation met with the Backus City Council during its June 3 regular meeting to discuss the possible expansion of the Scamp Travel Trailer Company.
Leverson said Kent Eveland was interested in purchasing a city-owned lot north of his current business. A facility would be built on the property to house the welding operation following the loss of the welding compound in Powers Township.
Leverson estimated the current annual tax revenue to the city at $37,000. If approved, a 15,600-square-foot building would be added to the property. The cost of the building is estimated at $774,670. Leverson estimated $25,481 in additional tax revenue.
Leverson explained that the new facility could be built on the current property, but Eveland would prefer the option of expansion in the future.
Leverson and Eveland asked the city for three considerations: To allow Eveland to purchase the lot to the north; to allow Eveland to apply for a tax-increment financing (TIF) option to help purchase the lot; and to allow Eveland to apply for a loan of approximately $50,000 from the city revolving loan fund.
With TIF, Scamp would receive rebates on its property taxes for the new property for nine years, allowing the company to pay for the addition quicker. In return, the city has an option of retaining 10 percent of that rebate and would receive up-front payment for the purchase of the property.
In other business Monday, the council:
• Received a model ordinance that would allow the city to run background checks on city employees.
• Amended the airport hangar lease agreement to make Hangar Keeper's Insurance optional and to require those leaving a lease to remove any improvements before the lease expires.
• Adopted an out-of-state travel policy.
• Approved the purchase and installation of gutters on city hall.
• Approved the removal of dead and dying trees at the end of Wood Street.
• Made a note to include funds for purchase of flags in next year's budget.


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My hive died, so I have an opportunity to examine it at my leisure. One item I'm curious about is the effeciveness of the foundation used.
I used tounge depressors, 1/2 round, and 1/4 round (pointy end down). None was the clear winner i.e. entirelly parallel to the bar.
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The Hungarian Biscuits apartment is on top of one of the oldest Pastry Shops in Porto center (Confeitaria Primar - started 1946), where you can have your breakfast included on the price.
It is also part of a restored building dated 1830, classified by UNESCO as World Heritage! It his now a completely renovated apartment - Year of Reconstruction 2014 - , keeping the beautiful architecture details that makes the building so special and unique.
Large, charming and sunny space with 50m2. A large bed room and a sofa-bed convertible on the living room makes it a comfortable place for 2 where can accommodate 3. Big bathroom. Linen and bed sheets are provide. Kitchen with fridge/freezer, stove and microwave. With the necessary equipment for cooking during a short stay.
Balcony where you can enjoy a fantastic view from one of the most beautiful squares in Porto city, either is a sunny day or a typical Porto´s fog day!
Free wifi.
Portable speaker that allows listening to music from smart phone, tablet and laptop.
We don´t have television. Instead we provide good books. Same are city guides that you can use to get to know Porto.
Luís (one of the hosts) rides a bike so he can help you if you are interested in renting one to get to know Porto.
The Hungarian Biscuit is a charming and beautiful apartment located in the heart of historic Porto city. From the balcony you can admire the famous Praça dos Leões, Igreja do Carmo and Igreja das Carmelitas and you can also spot the famous Lello Bookshop on your right. The Tower of Clérigos and the Portuguese Center of Photography are on your backside.
The quartier is not only surround by monuments, but also great restaurants, shops and traditional grocery's. A few 5 minutes walking from the Arts quartier Miguel Bombarda and 2 minutes walking from the quarter Galerias de Paris full of trendy bars and the heart of Porto night spot. During weekends the quartier is full of street markets where you can find a little of every thing!
You can also take a beautiful 20 minutes walking till the riverside – Ribeira.
Several bus stop, included tourist bus, are just across the street and 10 minutes walking distance from subway and train station São Bento.
You also have the stop for the traditional tram city across the road!
House rulesExpressly forbidden to smoke inside the apartment. Please be kindly and use the balcony for smoking.
We ask all our visitors to take reasonable care of the flat and to report all breakages to us as soon as possible. Objects and equipment available in the apartment cannot be taken from the same. Guests must respect the silence, avoiding to bother neighbors. Please leave the flat clean and tidy at the end of your holiday
We regret that we are unable to accommodate dogs or other pets.
Please always close the door building and lock it 2 times!
Car parking 15€/day in 5 minutes walking distance. There is an underground parking in our street but we cannot get you any special price here!
Free parking is available near by but is not easy to get!
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Hosts Elisa and Luis own a treasure here.
Wide authentic wooden stairs lead up to a high ceilinged, modern, light and comfortable apartment. Wooden shutters and windows open up to a small balcony. One can pull a chair over and observe evening life as the church accross stands in floodlight; city dwelling at its' best. Not to worry about noisy traffice, Elisa provides air plugs that work wonders.
Apartment sits over the family bakery, who provide lovely breakfasts. 2 Supermarkets at walking distance for home cooking. Kitchen well equiped. Many nice places to eat out in the vicinity.
Slight problems with wifi-code which owner was more than willing and able to sort out, even during our short stay. Then again, who needs cell phones, when the river and the rowing boats can be watched, interesting guided city tours be taken, push bikes be rented for a good paddle along the river and ocean shore to nearby Espinho.
Well thought out night entrance, separate from bakery ensures full accessibility to apartment 24/7.
When we needed a sewing kit, we found one! when next we needed first aid kit and band aids, they were there!
Highly recommended!
Die Wohnung ist sehr schön und gut eingerichtet. Die Lage ist sehr zentral und die wichtigsten Orte von Porto sind gut zu Fuss erreichbar. Gute Restaurants befinden sich in nächster Nähe. Der Kellner beim Frühstück war sehr freundlich und sehr hilfsbereit. Angenehme Gastgeber.
Schade, dass die Fenster undicht (nicht schallisoliert) sind. Draussen herrscht ein ständiger Lärmpegel: Strassenbahn, Busse, Autos und lärmende Studenten bis tief in die Nacht.
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My mom and I stayed at the apartment for 5 days and we really enjoyed it. The apartment was spacious and clean and there was a cosy balcony. The host was really nice and welcoming. The locations is perfect and there are lots of nice restaurants and other things to do in the neighborhood. Even though the surroundings are a bit noisy (we used earplugs some nights), I would definitely recommend this apartment!
Great flat and the hosts were excellent!
We travelled with a 1.5-year-old and everything was very family friendly.
Would recommend it for both singles, couples and families.
Next time we are in Porto we will definately stay here again.
For us it was a pleasant surprise to find this apartment. It is in very good condition, almost new and very well located. It is a family business with service cafeteria, bakery, and soon, also restaurant. As owners, we were treated very well and with great kindness. We would definitely return. Thank you very much for everything Luis and Elisa.
El resumen es TODO PERFECTO.
Desde la llegada que nos atendió perfectamene, e incluso nos trajo más mantas porque al final vinimos con nuestra hija (y no la habíamos avisado). Elisa nos recomendó sitios para visitar Oporto y donde comer etc..
El desayuno es en la misma pastelería Primar que hay a pie de calle. Y todo buenísimo.
Sin duda volvería otra vez al mismo apartamento, porque es tal como se ve en las fotografías: limpio, espacioso, todo bien cuidado, de película.
Y además está a 5 minutos del centro, que puedes ir andando, o coger el tramvia, pero lo mejor es andar y descubrir Oporto.
Gracias Elisa por todo!
Wir waren sehr zufrieden. Sehr gute, schnelle, freundliche Kommunikation, ruhige Lage im Innehof, sauber, geschmackvoll, moderne Ausstattung der Wohnung. Die Umgebung bietet sehr viel: Restaurants, Bäcker im Haus, Lebensmittelmarkt ect.. Strassenbahn Station und Bushaltestelle liegen direkt vor dem Haus. Die Kirche ist gegenüber. Lage der Wohnung innerhalb der Stadt bestens.
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I was in catholic Grammar school when 'under' God' was introduced. They just advised us that we'd be including those words from then on. No further discussion was had.

When I went to High School, first day we were told that we'd say the P of A and that if you didn't want to say the words 'under God' you were welcome to omit those words. No further discussion was had. I noticed a few kids didn't include the words. It was no big deal and never was considered a problem, and everyone's choice of words was respected.

So, where's the problem? Do, or don't... but don't exclude the words for those who want them there.
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The problem is, that it seems in order to be part of the USA, you need to believe in god.
Actually, we all believe in God if we are religious, we just call him something different. Personally, I don't say, "God bless you", I say, "Bless you". It's just a decision I made myself.
I believe in a superior being, not specifically "God". I celebrate Xmas because I was brought up in it. I used to go to church but stopped in my early teens.
My take on what is going on is that other religions are looked upon as underdogs, so specific groups seem to go out of their way to allow those groups to address their issues/concerns. But turn a blind eye to Christianity.
Now I could be way off, but that's how I view what's going on. This past Xmas, retail stores finally started going back to selling Xmas trees, not Holiday trees, because the political correctness was going too far and people got sick and tired of it...


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WINSTED >> Bruce Hillman's departure as Planning and Zoning Commission chairman left a void, albeit one that the commission quickly filled.
Since Hillman's resignation from the commission in march, vice-chairman Michael Peacock has ruled the roost, at first in an unofficial capacity before his election Monday night. Shortly thereafter, Peacock filed a recommendaton to the Board of Selectmen to appoint Susan Closson as a permanent member, filling Hillman's seat. Craig Sanden was voted as the commission's vice-chairman.
"I was wondering if any of you guys had a hankering to be chairman," Peacock asked the rest of the board.
According to a report in the Republican-American, Hillman tendered his resignation in a March 24 email, citing work and personal commitments. Hillman himself succeeded John Winn, Jr. as chairman at the Oct. 12, 2010 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, during which the commission also debated the role of alternate members. At the time, the commission had five full members and three alternates, but attrition has cut down the commission's numbers substantially.
"It's been some weeks and months now since we've been short-handed," said Sanden at Monday's meeting. "I don't see why Sue is not permanently seated."
The reasoning involved, to some extent, a question about how to fill the seat. George Closson, the Board of Selectmen's liaison to the Planning and Zoning Commission, noted that while he was on the Planning and Zoning Commission, he would recommend new members to the Board of Selectmen. Commission member Art Melycher, who moved to nominate Peacock as chairman, pointed out that Susan Closson had to accept Peacock's nomination, which she did in short order.
By seating Susan Closson as a full member, the commission has just five members with no alternates. However, the Planning and Zoning Commission is hardly alone in its staffing concerns, as the Board of Selectmen have discussed the matter during previous meetings. George Closson read through a list of commissions and vacancies at the January 22 Board of Selectmen meeting, notably mentioning that the Commission for Persons with Disabilities needed three regular members and three alternates.
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(Rush Girls Return From Spain)
Lizzy Raben, Morgan Stanton and Gabbi Miranda (at right), along with the rest of the U17 US Women's National Team recently returned from La Manga, Spain where the team went undefeated in the U19 Ten Nations Tournament. With a 2-0 win over France, 1-1 draw with England and 2-0 victory over Holland, the 17's left Spain feeling good after gaining positive results against teams two years older.
"I've spoken to Albertin Montoya (U17 Head National Team Coach) and received glowing reports about all three of the girls. This is an exciting time as they prepare for World Cup qualifying," commented Colorado Rush Technical Director Erik Bushey. He continued, "The experience in Spain competing against traditional soccer powers like France, England and Holland further enhances the overall value of their time with the national team. Of course they are representing their country but they are becoming better players as a result of such experiences and as further result, same goes for their club mates here at home. I am proud of the girls for the way they are representing Rush Soccer with their performance on and off the field."
The three Rush girls have spent much of 2012 with the 17's as the team prepares for CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying in early May with a trip to the U17 Women's World Cup on the line. The girls currently play for the U17 CO Rush Nike team that lead the Mountain West Conference of the ECNL(13th overall).
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THE 4% UNIVERSE: Dark Matter, Dark Energy, and the Race to Discover the Rest of Reality. Richard Panek. xvi + 297 pp. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2011. $26.
A college classmate of mine went to work for a prestigious management-consulting firm right after we graduated. Every month or so he would head out to advise a different Fortune 500 company. When I ran into him a year after he took the job, I asked him how he could possibly provide insights to top business executives when these same people had often spent entire careers immersed in their company's work. His response? "I usually have no idea how to improve these companies, but they do. And when I come into their office and close the door, they'll say things to me that they would never tell their colleagues."
In The 4% Universe, Richard Panek has done something similar, not with business executives, but with physicists and astronomers who are confronting some of the biggest questions in science today. Want to hear a codiscoverer of dark matter say what she truly thinks of her legendary mentor? Want to be a fly on the wall as scientific history is shaped by the backroom dealings of a good-old-boy network? Want to read the e-mails scientists send as they jockey for position in the Nobel Prize queue? Scientists usually share such information only with their closest colleagues, but it's all in Panek's book, and it's placed in enough historical and scientific context to be both intelligible and riveting.
The topic of The 4% Universe is nothing less than the search for an understanding of the contents, history and future of the cosmos. Until recently, the field of cosmology had little theoretical foundation, and its observational uncertainties made it the butt of jokes from those in more established fields. Over the past few decades, though, and especially in the past 15 years, cosmology has been transformed into cutting-edge science by a host of breakthroughs, including those recognized by the 2011 Nobel Prize in Physics. We now know that the elements of the periodic table make up only 4 percent of the universe, with another 23 percent composed of dark matter, and the remaining 73 percent made of dark energy. The properties of dark matter and dark energy are becoming increasingly constrained, but what exactly they are remains an open question, and Panek's book takes the reader through the period of transformation and up to the current frontiers of the field.
The book begins with portraits of some of cosmology's pioneers, going all the way back to Isaac Newton. Panek reminds us that Newton tried valiantly to describe the state of the universe, eventually worrying over the fact that his law of universal gravitation required "that all the particles in an infinite space should be so accurately poised one among another as to stand still in a perfect equilibrium," something he said was as difficult as making an "infinite number" of needles stand "poised upon their points." This same concern (often accompanied by the same analogy) continues to worry modern researchers (who decry the "fine-tuning" and "unnaturalness" of modern theories), and it motivates some of the leading speculations in cosmology and particle physics today.
Moving to the modern era, Panek tells the story of how Jim Peebles, a founding father of theoretical cosmology, used a "supercomputer" at Los Alamos National Laboratory in 1969 to simulate the motion of 300 galaxies to see how clusters of galaxies form. Such "N-body" simulations remain a staple of the field, but today's supercomputers now track not hundreds but billions of bodies. Later, Panek describes Brian Schmidt (one of the 2011 Nobel laureates) in 1995 downloading images of supernovae, which would soon provide evidence for dark energy, at a rate of 100 bytes per second. The hurdles he and his colleagues confronted back then seem almost ludicrous as we download our YouTube videos over the Web just a decade and a half later. Panek's historical anecdotes provide an interesting perspective both on how far we've come and on how the same basic questions have perplexed leading scientists throughout history.
Panek has a talent for elucidating difficult concepts. For example, his account of the history of dark energy, including Einstein's famous blunder of removing the cosmological constant, is explained beautifully and in some detail. Panek also does a good job of explaining the difference between hot and cold dark matter. And he knows how to turn a phrase. After mentioning that in high school Saul Perlmutter (another of the 2011 Nobel Prize winners) had wanted "to learn how to think like a writer" but in college had majored in physics and ultimately chose to study supernovae, Panek makes this observation: "Instead of the nature of narrative, Perlmutter would be exploring the narrative of nature." These and many other little gems make for fun reading.
The book is not completely error-free. On page 192, for example, gauge boson and gaugino are misspelled, we read that the supersymmetric partner of the neutrino is the neutralino (it's actually the sneutrino), and Panek appears to imply that the neutralino was proposed as dark matter before the axion (in fact, the possibility of axion dark matter was noted by three independent research groups just before neutralino dark matter was proposed in 1983 by Haim Goldberg). Such mistakes are very few and far between, however, and do little to diminish Panek's significant accomplishment of explaining complicated concepts in new and enlightening ways.
Spectacular progress has been made on dark matter and dark energy in recent years, and as a result, the genre of popular books on cosmology is becoming a crowded field. Some recent offerings have violated Einstein's edict to make everything as simple as possible, but not simpler. In The 4% Universe, however, the ideas are explained clearly for an intelligent nonexpert audience; little previous knowledge is required, and the science has not been distorted beyond recognition by the use of poetic license. Along the way, the book sheds light not only on our current understanding of the universe, but also on the people studying it. The result is a fascinating picture of humankind's never-ending journey to comprehend the cosmos.
Jonathan L. Feng is professor of physics and astronomy at the University of California, Irvine, working at the interface of theoretical particle physics and cosmology. He is coauthor, with Mark Trodden, of the November 2010 Scientific American cover story on cosmology, and he recently narrated, with Daniel Whiteson, an animated PhD Comics strip by Jorge Cham on the topic of dark matter.
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These chains are moved into position automatically with the flip of a switch, as the vehicle is in motion. On each tire, six lengths of chain spaced at 60-degree intervals rotate to ensure there are always two chains between the tire and road surface. When turned off, the product returns to its resting position. OnSpot of North America. www.onspot.com..
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The SSI Surface Patrol mobile sensor measures pavement and ambient temperatures. The product—mounted outside a vehicle—detects possible freezing conditions and other road-surface factors, enabling the user to make decisions about when and what type of deicers are called for. Quixote Surface Systems Div. www.qttinc.com..
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June 29: Tim and Cindy and friends, bluegrass.
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Why, why, why does our education system look so similar to the way it did 50 years ago? Millions of students were failing then, as they are now — and it's because we're clinging to a business model that clearly doesn't work. Education advocate Geoffrey Canada dares the system to look at the data, think about the customers and make systematic shifts in order to help greater numbers of kids excel.
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