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The New Urbanism and Palo Alto
Original post made by Anon, Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on Apr 7, 2013
First of all, the New Urbanism embraces walking and bicycling to nearby businesses and services. While some of the downtown developments haven't been too bad, developments like Alma Plaza and the new JCC very unlikely locations due to the lack of public transportation and enough nearby housing density (including the on-site units) to support on-site businesses or services without most customers driving.
Secondly, one of the goals is reducing traffic volume, and traffic speed. Sometimes through adding a little local congestion. That makes a primarily arterial location such as Alma or San Antonio generally illogical. Reducing traffic speed is certainly laudable, and, one of the ways advocated by the New Urbanism is to use street trees adjacent to the street where slowing is desired. Unfortunately, in many some recent developments and proposals, the trees have been adjacent to the buildings, not the streets.
In order to encourage walking, wider sidewalks (on the other side of the street trees away from the street) are advocated. At least 1.5m/5ft, rather than narrower single-user sidewalks. Unfortunately, this configuration has not generally been followed.
I would like the city council and planning commission to return to basics: street trees adjacent to streets, with wider sidewalks away from the streets. And, higher density projects should be close to public transportation (CalTrain stations, El Camino buses), not in more distant locations where it is certain that most people will drive anyway.
Here is a design reference for New Urbanism from the U.S. Government Department of Transportation (of all places):
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P.S. There are style problems with the new developments also. The JCC building at the corner at San Antonio and Charleston is a perfect example of Ugly Postmodernism. Arts and Crafts and Art Deco may be passe' stylistically, but, the worst of them usually look better than the best Postmodern. Until someone comes up with a better new style, lets stick to Arts and Crafts and Art Deco, even if that seems derivative and imitative today.
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a resident of Downtown North
on Apr 8, 2013 at 9:17 am
While I agree with walking and biking to local businesses, some of these buildings are just plain ugly, All new construction needs to have setbacks from the sidewalk, leaving enough space for trees. If Alma Plaza had had a decent setback, there would have been no need for the extra traffic light on Alma. As far as the new construction on Alma and Homer, the only way to improve the look of those new buildings is to put the black construction safety netting back up on them.
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Apr 8, 2013 at 1:12 pm
I think Alma Plaza and the JCC buildings are ugly and disappointing. Trees and landscaping can help improve the appearance of stark buildings, but I have been underwhelmed by the landscaping at the JCC. It's just too minimal.
I think that a part of the value of Palo Alto in general, citywide, is owing to the lush landscaping and trees, and these should be included in new projects. This really makes a difference.
a resident of Midtown
on Apr 8, 2013 at 1:35 pm
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As a senior, who walks in my neighborhood near Loma Verde and Alma frequently, I make it a point to spend as little time as possible walking on Alma. It is very unpleasant due to the high traffic plus speeding bicycles. Although I shopped frequently at Miki's, I never would have walked there. I do walk to midtown. Alma has a purpose - it is a major thoroughfare for Palo Alto. Let's not mess with it any further.
The Alma plaza development is an example of everything that is wrong about PC zoning and New Urbanism. The zoning should never had been changed. I don't know if there could have been a law keeping Albertson's from adding a deed restriction to the sale of the property restricting the size of the grocery store, but if possible there should have been one. A 30,000 sq. ft. grocery and additional small stores with reasonable parking would have been perfect and I expect very profitable, conforming to the existing zoning, as long as rents weren't set as if it could be office or residential. This is the reason for zoning! It is not so developers can buy property zoned retail at that price, get the zoning changed for nothing, and sell it at a huge profit.
If you want to look at a very successful New Urbanism development, look at the SOFA development downtown, which is a wonderful combination of houses, condos parks and retail and offices, that encourages walking and biking. It's scale enhances both the city of Palo Alto and those residents who live there. I would guess that the number of residents exceed the number of new employees, meaning it did not throw us further out of compliance with ABAG. Unlike the ugly poorly constructed and designed 3-story townhomes at Alma plaza which are apparently not selling well, SOFA residences have soared in value and are very much in demand. It can be done right.
The other really successful developments, IMHO, have been buildings with retail on the first floor, offices on the second, and a couple of stories of residential above it, ideally providing enough places to live to offset the people working below. That would make sense. I think there have been a number of these downtown, although probably not in the right residential/office ratio. 50 feet is the right height.
I visited Rome last year. One of the reasons central Rome is so charming and liveable, is that the Romans made a law that no building could be higher than St. Peter's basilica. What a great decision. Compare this to the mediocrity of downtown San Jose.
Alma street is a vital transportation artery in Palo Alto. As long as we have far more people working here than living here, and continue to encourage this pattern by building more and more dense office space, we also have an obligation to provide efficient traffic patterns for people getting to work, which don't require people to sit traffic, producing excess exhaust fumes just outside my home on Alma. I much prefer fast moving traffic. I don't know why people complain about the speed of traffic on Alma as I've lived here for 17 years and am just fine with it. The light at East Meadow always means there is a break in traffic for me to get into my driveway. How many accidents have there been on Alma in the last year? I can't remember any. It isn't how I would design it from scratch today, but it works, as long as we can keep any new urbanists from reducing the lanes to help us slow traffic, it will continue to work. I want traffic smoothing not stopped traffic.
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Apr 8, 2013 at 2:31 pm
The new urbanism is visually and psychologically oppressive. It looks and feels like these ugly, blocky, institutional-looking buildings are bearing down on you as you walk, bikeride, or drive by.
Due to the fact that they abutt the sidewalk, there is no room for landscaping to soften the harshness of the hard, austere buildings. Palo Alto is a suburban city, and people move to the burbs to get away from such things, as they are generally known to be psychologically depressing, especially to children.
Please stop this now, nip it in the bud before our city is permanently ruined. It is becoming less and less desirable to live here.
Or is that the ulterior motive, to make this an urban center by making it uninhabitable???
a resident of Fairmeadow
on Apr 8, 2013 at 10:04 pm
The new urbanism is now old, it's time to change the comprehensive plan again and allow for a 15ft or 20ft. seback from the street or sidewalk. This experiment of building right up to the street has gone on long enough. As an older walking Palo Alto resident I want these ugly walls to be setback at least 15ft.
When building up to the sidewalk first appeared at the JCC I was told by the Administration that it could not be changed until the comprehensive plan was re-written and that would be in 8 to 10 years, they weren't kidding!!!
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Last January, Oculus arrived at its first CES with a degree of uncertainty. It hadn't yet released the developer-only Rift headset it Kickstarted in the previous fall. In fact, few outside the company had even seen it. Programmer John Carmack had brought an early prototype to videogame show E3 that summer, but since then there'd been radio silence as Oculus' bare-bones staff worked heads-down on the developer unit. Last year's CES was in many ways Oculus' coming-out party. As it turned out, plenty of people attended: the Rift snagged "Best of CES" awards from everyone and their mother (including WIRED, though our mothers weren't involved in the voting).
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"We'll need some seat belts for people. You want to stand up, you want to walk around." — Oculus CEO Brendan Iribe
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Unlike the two previous demos, however, it monitors the user's head movements in real space, and it's able to translate those movements into not just orientation changes — looking up, down, or behind you — but also as actual motion, which previously was possible only by using a game controller in conjunction with the Rift. It utilizes an "outside-in" system: an externally mounted camera tracks small LED lights on the prototype's faceplate, adding three "degrees of freedom" (forward/backward, left/right, and up/down) to the Rift's tracking ability. Up until now, developers and early Oculus adopters have only been able to accomplish this by taping a Razer Hydra motion controller to the side of their Rift headsets. Now, though, leaning down while playing the demo brings you closer to the tower-defense game, and lets you watch the armies you control firing turrets and launching minions. It's the first look at an untethered VR experience.
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This weekend's pivotal series matches teams going in different directions of late, as Appalachian has won 15 of its last 16 games while Elon has dropped four-straight, including the final two games of last weekend's SoCon series at Davidson. ASU swept three games from DC to open league play the previous weekend.
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It has been seven years since fire tore through the Station nightclub in West Warwick, killing 100 people and scarring thousands more. And still, the story unwinds. There are the legal wranglings and financial settlements, of course, but there are more human tales, too.
The most recent: a self-published book by survivor Gina Russo, co-written with Paul Lonardo, From the Ashes: Surviving the Station Nightclub Fire, A Personal Story of tragedy and Triumph.
In the months leading up to the fire, Russo was dating Fred Crisostomi, a Navy veteran and inveterate optimist who owned his own painting company. And on the night he would lose his life, Crisostomi showed up at the Russo homestead for the traditional Thursday night pasta dinner, a sprawling affair that could attract 15 to 20 people.
It had snowed recently and Crisostomi paused outside to start a snowball fight with Russo's two sons from a previous marriage. A neighbor waved at Fred and asked how he was doing. "What a great day to be alive," he said.
After dinner, the pair tried to catch a movie but showed up too late. Trolling the Internet, Fred suggested the couple head out to the Station to see the Great White show. Gina hesitated. She wasn't a particularly big fan of the band. But Crisostomi grew increasingly excited about the possibility. She couldn't resist that energy
Fred recognized there was something awry before most. Grabbing Russo by the shoulders, he led her to an exit next to the stage, but a bouncer turned them away. "This door is for the band only," he said. "Club policy."
The couple turned to make their way toward the front door. Soon there was smoke and darkness and panic. Russo writes that she can still hear Crisostomi yelling "Go! Go!" as he pushed on her back. The crush of bodies pushed them apart. Fred gave her one last shove and his hands slipped away. He was gone.
Gina couldn't get to the exit. She thought she would die there. She thought of her sons. She is not sure if she was pushed or if she blacked out, but she remembers her head striking the floor. She is not sure, to this day, who pulled her out of the club
Russo's recovery is a tale of intubation, charred black skin, an oxygen tent, dozens of surgeries, and medically induced coma. But it is also one of reckoning with loss and anger and depression.
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I could really use your strength right about now. I feel like I could run away with my two kids and never look back and that makes me feel so guilty because of how good my family has been to me. I miss you and sometimes get mad at you for leaving me here to deal with this all alone . . . I know I am not supposed to question God but I cannot help it anymore.
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While all of the gentiles (or goyim) are celebrating a holiday where all the gifts are opened at once — after being delivered through the chimney by an overweight icon in a red suit — I'll be lighting a candle and opening one gift a night, starting tonight at sundown. That's right folks, I celebrate Chanukah. Or Hanukah, Hanuka, Hannukah, Hanukkah, Channukah or just חֲנֻכָּה. Basically, the spelling is up in the air as it's a transliteration of sounds from a language based on symbols. I like to use Chanukah for some reason, maybe because the CH sound at the beginning forces me to make it sound like a Klingon word.
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Now that we've established my religious preference (though if my wife would let me I'd convert to Pastafarian in a heartbeat) let's take a look at eight random ways you can make Chanukah as geeky (or at least as fun) as humanly (or robotically) possible whether you celebrate it or not.
8. Light 'Em Up!
Jewish or not, you probably know that Chanukah is traditionally called "The Festival of Lights" and includes the tradition of lighting the Menorah, one candle a night. How can lighting candles be geeky? Well, even if you're not sitting in a giant LEGO menorah the lighting of the candles doesn't have to be boring. You could build your own flamethrower to light the candles, or my personal favorite – just use your craft torch!
7. Plate Full of Latkes
One of the foods consumed (in great quantities in my house) around this time of year are Latkes. Simply put, they are fried potato pancakes. Imagine chopped up french fries, covered in onion rings and deep fried in hot oil. I like a little beer batter on mine. Latkes make the perfect all-night gaming snack, and go great with a Mountain Dew and an 8-hour session of WoW.
6. Everyone Can Sing
Jews don't just say prayers, we sing them. Seriously. Over the years I've learned something — no-one in my family can sing. When reciting the blessings every night while lighting the candles, I cringe. Thanks to the magic of the iPhone and the genius of T-Pain, we have the I am T-Pain iPhone app, so you can simply record the blessing into your iPhone and auto-tune it! Amazing! Also, it can be used for all the other blessings, as well as Nana's kvetching about how things were when she was young and poor.
5. Chanukah Viewing Party
Similar to the tradition of viewing A Christmas Story over and over and over on Christmas Eve, in my household we like to view Adam Sandler's Eight Crazy Nights every night after we open gifts. It's a hilarious animated movie that teaches a great lesson to kids about behavior and charity. Recently my brother suggested we add a new film to the Chanukah viewing rotation, for after the kids are in bed. Adam Goldberg's The Hebrew Hammer. Probably the strangest and most original holiday film ever made. Though I've always preferred The Frisco Kid.
4. Go Read Comics
It's well known that Stan Lee and Jack Kirby are both Jewish and are responsible for creating a lot of the comic book characters out there. But those guys are real. Here's a short list of some comic book characters that you may be familiar with that are lighting the Menorah this Chanukah. Except for Magneto, as he was born Jewish but turned his back on religion. Iceman (his mom is Jewish), Marvel Boy (Justice), Microchip (the Punisher's assistant), Prime and of course, Shadowcat (Kitty Pryde) who wears her faith around her neck.
3. Chanukah Through Music
While we all are familiar with Adam Sandler's now infamous Chanukah ballads, delighting in naming all the famous Jews and making pot jokes, fellow GeekDad Z helped me compile a list of some other great Chanukah-related music you may not have heard. From nerdcore to TMBG to Sarah Silverman, there is some good stuff here that you can easily find a place to download from (like iTunes, Amazon, etc.) and make yourself the perfect Chanukah mixtape.
Erran Barron Cohen (brother of Sasha) released an album of traditional Chanukah songs called Songs In The Key Of Hanukkah.
A great mashup from DJ Flack called "Dreidl-Bells."
Senator Orrin Hatch wrote a Chanukah song. Go figure. It's called "A Melody Fit for a Maccabee."
A bit of musical comedy from the group Da Vinci's Notebook (two of whom went on to become Paul and Storm), with their Alice in Chains-inspired cover of "Dreidel Dreidel Dreidel." Wicked.
Music group The LeeVees put out an excellent album of modern Chanukah songs, Hanukkah Rocks. Among the songs are the very funny "At the Timeshare" and "Kugel."
The Barenaked Ladies holiday album, Barenaked for the Holidays contains some Chanukah songs in that distinctive BNL style. Side note: Their song "Hanukkah Blessings" made it onto Rock Band.
They Might Be Giants also released a holiday EP a couple years back, with one Chanukah song on it, called "Feast of Lights."
In the chiptune category, 8 Bit Weapon has included a Chanukah song on their new holiday album, It's a Chiptune Holiday.
Let us also not forget the timeless Christmas Jews album released by the hilarious 2 Live Jews comedy music duo. It's a contradiction of sorts, since it's Jews ripping apart Christmas music with some Chanukah songs sprinkled in.
Finally, for your viewing pleasure (though not all safe for the geeklets) there is Sarah Silverman's "Give the Jew Girl Toys" and the less inappropriate though still classic Kyle Broflovski's "Lonely Jew on Christmas" ballad.
2. Record It All
As geeks, it's our duty to get in everyone's face with the new video camera. It's our obligation to Twitter while opening gifts. It's also in our best interest to take hundreds of pictures to then upload to Flickr to share with the world. It is then in our best interest to upload the video to YouTube so your family in another state can see your kids singing the Chanukah blessings as though they were wrought with the spirit of T-Pain. Don't forget to set up the continuous slide-shows on the digital picture frames scattered throughout the house. But you already knew all that, you do it every weekend.
1. If You Build It, Presents Will Come
Whenever possible, a true geek doesn't buy it. A true geek builds it. That rule holds for the centerpiece of the Chanukah holiday, the Menorah. For you gentiles, that's the thing that holds the candles. For the kids, might I suggest a D.I.Y. Menorah kit? Just remember, whatever you build the Menorah out of, try not to make it flammable. Personally, I like a good solid metal one or one made out of old computer parts. If you are feeling lazy however, you can head over to ThinkGeek and buy one made from a motherboard with LED lighting. Pretty. Though if you want to get really hardcore geek with your Menorah, go with the Star Trek Pez LED Menorah. If you think making a Menorah is too tough, then go make a Droidel.
That's it! So from all of us here at GeekDad have a fun and geeky Chanukah! Hope you get all eight gifts you asked for and more! I know I'm getting a handful of giftcards. L'Chaim y'all!
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BooksOn the Parole Board: Reflections on Crime, Punishment, Redemption, and Justice
Risk Management in Social Work: Preventing Professional Malpractice, Liability, and Disciplinary Action
Boundary Issues and Dual Relationships in the Human Services
Teens in Crisis: How the Industry Serving Struggling Teens Helps and Hurts Our Kids (with Deborah Siegel)
How to Find Help for Struggling Teens: A Guidebook for Parents and the Professionals Who Work with Them (with Deborah Siegel)
Heinous Crime: Cases, Causes, and Consequences
Criminal Lessons: Case Studies and Commentary on Crime and Justice
Social Work Malpractice and Liability
Tangled Relationships: Managing Boundary Issues in the Human Services
The Social Work Ethics Audit – A Risk-management Tool
The Philosophical Foundations of Social Work
Social Work Values and Ethics
Ethical Standards in Social Work
Ethical Dilemmas in Social Service
Ethics Education in Social Work
Social Work Research and Evaluation Skills
Rehabilitating Juvenile Justice (with Charles Shireman)
AIDS and Ethics (editor and contributor)
The Foundations of Social Work Knowledge (editor and contributor)
The Pocket Guide to Essential Human Services
Various journal articles and book chapters on the subjects of professional ethics, social work ethics and values, risk management, criminal justice, affordable housing, and mental health policy.
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Teachers of English Language Learners Honored at National Summit
9-Year-Old Found the Great Escape
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Loan Default Rate Drops
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Teachers of English Language Learners Honored at National Summit
Education Secretary Rod Paige presented awards to three education professionals credited for improving academic achievement among English language learners (ELLs) at the U.S. Department of Education's third annual conference on improving opportunities for ELL students, Oct. 7.
The "Excellence in Teaching English Language Learners" award was presented to Kathy Mellor, National Teacher of the Year, Davisville Middle School, North Kingstown, R.I., with awards for "Outstanding Commitment, Dedication and Contributions to Improving Education for English Language Learners" going to Carmen Pérez-Hogan, coordinator, Office of Bilingual Education, New York State Education Department, and Adela Weinstein, consultant, Illinois Resource Center.
"You shine every day, no matter how difficult your work may become," Secretary Paige said at the awards luncheon. "You ignite a passion for learning that lights the way toward the future. In many cases, your students become vital links to the outside world for their families. So it is not just one future you secure, but many."
More than 1,500 educators, policy-makers and parents attended this year's conference, which included dozens of presentations on how ELL professionals can improve the quality of education for children who enter school unable to speak English proficiently. Currently, there are more than 4 million English language learners in the U.S. public school system, of which the largest percentage is Spanish-speaking at about 80 percent.
More than $680 million in federal funding is available for ELL programs this year. For more information, visit the Department's Office of English Language Acquisition at www.ed.gov/offices/OELA.
9-Year-Old Found the Great Escape
By Russell Contreras
The Albuquerque Journal
(Published Sept. 17, 2004)
Ask Emerson Elementary third-grader Ashley Zavala about life in a homeless shelter, and Ashley repeats the word "scary," looks away and doesn't say much else about those days.
Home for Ashley and her family last fall was Joy Junction's [New Mexico's largest emergency family homeless shelter] cafeteria.
But ask Ashley about her summer at the San Pedro Library, and the 9-year-old brightens up.
There, in the quiet seclusion among stacks of books, Ashley dove into a world of princesses, castles, fairy tales and far-away places, reading at least 15 books every three days.
By the time school started, she had read 185 books.
Today, the shy child will be honored by the U.S. Department of Education and Albuquerque Public Schools [(APS)] for reading the second-highest number of books among 1,500 Albuquerque students who took part in the No Child Left Behind summer reading program.
Hannah Duckett, a first-grader at Seven Bar Elementary, came in first after reading 279 books, says APS chief of staff Tom Garrity.
Ashley smiles when she recalls books about ocean life, Clifford the Dog, nursery rhymes and, of course, Cinderella. And she giggles when she looks back at trying to convince her mom and brother to help her carry 50 books home.
Maybe she read to escape. Maybe she read to remind herself things would get better. Her mother and brother aren't exactly sure.
What they do know is that they are both proud of Ashley.
"Ashley was bitten by the reading bug," says Loretta Chavez, Emerson's parent liaison. "There's no stopping her now."
Ashley and her family have come a long way from their days in the homeless shelter, Chavez says.
For more than three months after arriving in Albuquerque from El Paso last year, Ashley and her family slept on floor mats at Joy Junction in the South Valley.
They had few options. Norberta Vasquez, Ashley's mom, had no job and little money to support Ashley and her 15-year-old brother, Jonathan.
Now Vasquez works for the New Mexico State Fair's cleanup crew and has moved the family into an apartment close to the school and the library.
This summer, Albuquerque students in kindergarten through eighth grade were invited to read at least 10 age-appropriate books, Garrity says. Albuquerque was one of 11 cities chosen to take part in the federal program, designed to encourage students to read so they wouldn't lose skills during the summer break.
How Ashley was able to nearly top the reading list amazes school officials. Not only did the third-grader devour 185 books, she filled out the proper forms that proved she read each one of them.
"Ashley is a role model to all other students here at Emerson," says school principal Jacque Costales. "She has the drive to be anything she wants to be."
Vasquez says she once feared that her daughter would never be able to read.
Ashley was born four months premature, and doctors warned that she "wouldn't be a normal kid," Vasquez says.
Her fears increased when, at 4 years old, Ashley hadn't said a word and could only speak through sign language.
Then, after Ashley got closer to 5, she started saying words like "mom." In kindergarten, she opened her first book.
Now, Ashley reads aloud to her mom, sometimes until as late as 10 p.m.
Jonathan, a student at Creative Education Preparatory Institute Charter School, says his sister has always been a reader, unlike him. He prefers to watch television.
But, he admits, his sister's reading habits this summer affected him. "When we'd go to the library, I'd be bored," says Jonathan. "So, I'd just read, too."
Ashley smiles when asked if she's proud of her accomplishment. When asked how she feels about reading so many books, Ashley shrugs her shoulders. Then, Ashley reveals that she has another skill she wants people to know about.
She says in a soft voice: "I like to write, too."
©The Albuquerque Journal. Reprinted with permission.
Close-Up: No Child Left BehindStandard Technology for Students With Disabilities
Students with blindness, low vision and print disabilities are expected to gain improved access to textbooks thanks to a voluntary standardized format for electronic files now available, U.S. Secretary of Education Rod Paige recently announced.
Textbooks and classroom materials produced according to this voluntary benchmark, called National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard (NIMAS), will be in an electronic format that can be adapted to create products ranging from Braille editions of textbooks to on-screen displays of text and graphics. In past years, the lack of a standardized format meant that publishers had to produce materials in multiple formatsoften causing delays that meant students with disabilities did not receive their textbooks in time for the beginning of the school year.
To address these challenges, the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs provided funding to the National Center on Accessing the General Curriculum at the Center for Applied Special Technology, Inc. (CAST) to convene an expert panel to establish a voluntary, standardized format for materials. The 40-member panel included educators, publishers, technology specialists and advocacy group members.
In addition, the Education Department recently awarded CAST two grants to support further development of NIMAS and to provide technical assistance to states that are implementing the standard, in order to improve academic results for students with disabilities.
For more information on the National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard, visit http://nimas.cast.org/.
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Loan Default Rate Drops
The student loan default rate is at an all-time low (5.2 percent), partly due to low interest rates and strong program management, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
The fiscal year (FY) 2002 default rate represents the most current data available and includes data on borrowers who attended some 5,955 schools that participate in the Federal Family Education Loan and William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan programs. The FY 2002 default rate is the percentage of borrowers who began repaying their loans between Oct. 1, 2001, and Sept. 30, 2002, and who defaulted before Sept. 30, 2003.
The Department credits the lower default rate, in part, to strong management by the Federal Student Aid office, which has been working with student aid partners to better identify borrowers who may need repayment assistance, loan consolidation or other options to avoid defaulting.
Lower interest rates have also helped. This past summer, student loan interest rates dropped to 3.37 percentthe lowest in 35 years.
Borrowers needing assistance on repaying their student loans should contact the holders of the loans to learn about repayment options. For help locating loan holders, visit www.nslds.ed.gov or call 1-800-4FED-AID (433-3243).
Individual school default rates are available at www.ifap.ed.gov/DefaultManagement/DefaultManagement.html.
New Guide!
Creating Successful Magnet Schools Programs
In the 1970s, magnet schools gained prominence in education as a tool for achieving voluntary desegregation in lieu of forced busing. Although they have been around for almost 40 years, magnet schools are taking on new and promising dimensions under No Child Left Behind, providing additional options to children whose current schools are in need of improvement and serving as laboratories of successful educational practice.
Creating schools that are distinctive and appealingthat are magneticis the focus of a new guide from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Innovation and Improvement. Creating Successful Magnet Schools Programs, which examines six school districts with successful magnet programs, is organized around five action areas: getting started, promoting the program, making it easy for parents, fully implementing the program, and evaluating and continually improving. It concludes with an appendix summarizing each district's context and programs.
Like many districts serving urban areas, Tennessee's Hamilton County Schools, for instance, profited from the expertise of staff and resources at local museums. The district recently established in and near its downtown business center in Chattanooga two magnet museum schools that work closely with the area's seven museums. In addition, it established in the same area a magnet school that focuses on classical studies and another that bases its instruction on Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences. Other districts profiled in the guide include Duval County Public Schools, Fla.; Hot Springs School District, Ark.; Houston Independent School District, Texas; Montclair Public Schools, N.J.; and Wake County Public School System, N.C.
For a free copy of Creating Successful Magnet Schools Programs, while supplies last, contact the Department's publication center at 1-877-4ED-PUBS with identification number EU0113P. Or visit www.ed.gov/admins/comm/choice/magnet/index.html.
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UTSA community bundles up during cold spell
By Tim Brownlee
Assistant Director of Public Affairs
(Dec. 12, 2005)--Winter temperatures came early this year to UTSA and San Antonio with freezing temperatures locally and in the Hill Country.
Icy roads brought a late opening to the UTSA campuses on Thursday and some finals were shifted to Friday evening.
Today's headlines
- La Prensa Foundation is newest member of UTSA Lone Star Society
- 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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Pictured are scenes at the 1604 Campus during the cold spell. Normal temperatures this time of year are in the mid 60s.
In the top photo, the low angle of winter light illuminates a walkway. In the middle photo, students try to stay warm as they go to finals. In the lower photo, is a shot of colorful leaves at the 1604 Campus.


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Advisers needed for alternative spring break
By Tim Brownlee
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(Jan. 25, 2007)--Advisers are needed for an alternative spring break project in Mexico.
Each spring, the UTSA Office of Volunteer Services and the student organization VOICES (Volunteer Organization Involving Community Education and Service) offer students an alternative spring break program.
Today's headlines
- La Prensa Foundation is newest member of UTSA Lone Star Society
- 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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This year's alternative spring break is Monday, March 12-Saturday, March 17 at the Casa de Nazareth Orphanage in Piedras Negras, Mexico, where students and advisers will work with a local priest. Piedras Negras is across the border from Eagle Pass, Texas.
Advisers must be 21 years old, able to speak Spanish and willing to drive a sports utility vehicle. Twelve people will go on the trip including students and advisers.
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Julia Alvarez's inspiration for her book Return To Sender arose from the increasing requests for her to translate Spanish in her local Vermont faming community. As the population of Mexican immigrant workers increased there, she saw the impact that immigration had on children and decided: "We need a story about this."
Surrounded by a huge family who loved to tell stories, Alvarez grew up in the Dominican Republic during the time of a harsh dictatorship. Her father joined an underground movement to overthrow the dictator. At age 10, her family was forced to flee overnight when someone discovered the plot. Feeling homesick and bullied as a foreigner in the United States, young Julia loved it when her teacher suggested that she write stories about herself and the place she still called home. When the children learned about her, the bullying stopped. Through the next few years, she fell more in love with the world of literature. By age 15, she was hooked on writing.
Over decades of returning to the Dominican Republic to visit family, she noticed that many children there could not read. She founded Alta Gracia to teach the uneducated and eager children on those farms. There, she encourages her young pupils to "read, read, read and write, write, write." Great advice for TFK readers, too! Read on to hear more of TFK's interview with Julia Alvarez.
Return to Sender presents a new way of looking at immigration laws that relates especially to kids. Do you view it as a protest to immigration laws?
I don't think novels are about trying to give messages, or having a view that you hit your reader over the head with. I think that the best way to protest or to talk about issues is to humanize them, in other words, to tell the reader about the characters in the situation and to let the reader make up her mind. You know that old saying, "If you walk in a man's shoes, you understand how he feels about things." I feel that if you understand what it's like to be Tyler and Maria, whatever your point of view is going to be on the immigration law issue, it's going to come from the heart, and from understanding. So I would say it's not a protest, but it's a way of getting people to understand the complexity of the issue.
Did you know what Mari's character would be like at the beginning, or did she develop over time?
I was surprised by Mari. This is the thing I love about Mari. People think you write because you have answers and you know a lot, but you write things because you're curious and you want to find out. So when Tyler had these three Mexican workers move in, I didn't know that one of them would surprise his family and me by coming with three daughters! Sometimes you're surprised at what happens as you're writing. Maybe over here there's a discovery that means making a revision over there. So part of revision is that you'll have to go back and prepare for the new discovery because you didn't know it was going to happen at the beginning.
Part of what I do when I research is read a lot about characters like my character. I read a lot of children's diaries from the Holocaust, and a lot of documentaries about kids in a similar situation to my characters so that I could understand what these characters would be like.
What was your process for coming up with the plot? Did you make it up as you went?
Every writer's different. My process is more trial and error. I'm not a plotter that way. I think in part it's because I would get bored if I knew everything that was going to happen. There's a wonderful poet named Robert Frost, who said in terms of writing, "No surprise for the writer; no surprise for the reader."
When you are not reading and writing, what do you do in your spare time?
My husband loves to farm. In Vermont we have three cows, three calves, fifty-two chickens and a dozen rabbits. He needs a helper, and I help him. Then, we have a coffee farm in the Dominican Republic. You can go on my website and read about it; it's called Alta Gracia. We started a school on the farm for kids in the community to learn how to read and write. So that keeps me busy.
Plus, when I finish a book I am thinking of what to write next. So, I have to learn new things. That's the fun about writing books.


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Emily City Council discusses old and new city halls
Emily City Hall & Community Center is the name of the remodeled city hall, according to unapproved draft minutes of the Tuesday, March 12, Emily City Council meeting.
An open house will be held the first weekend of May. The city is seeking donations to offset costs.
The council also made decisions regarding the use of the former city hall, deciding the Emily Food Shelf will not need to pay for sewer service at the old city hall. In addition, two groups were given permission to use a portion of the building during Emily Day. The two groups are the Celebrate Emily Day Committee and the local first response unit. The committee was also given permission to use the city clerk's office in the old building.
In other business, the council:
• Approved purchase of eight lime green utility vests at a cost of $339.92.
• Approved Cassandra Barrett's membership with the first response unit pending background check, physical and drug testing.
• Approved advertisement of need for a police chief. Police Chief Bernhjelm gave notice of his retirement at the Feb. 12 meeting, effective in May.
• Approved OSHA training for the Maintenance Department through the Crow Wing County Highway Department.
• Approved a gambling license for Over Hills Gang ATV Club at Granny's Bar & Grill on June 1 for a raffle.
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Would you be distracted if you knew in a couple days the world was going to find out your girlfriend was make believe? I would think it would have to have some impact.
But I really dont know.
He did play worse than I expected, but was it that much worse, and was it because he was distracted?


text: Finally got to work on some soft parts because I was off yesterday. The armor is progressing but you know how it is when you work on one thing too long and start to lose focus, so I began work on the vest , ammo belt w/ pouches and girth belt. I am thinking of attaching the kama to the girth belt.By the way.. thanx to BatNinja for the templates on the pouches. I made these from his tutorial, my balsa wood was slightly larger than listed on the tutorial so I had to mod them a bit , but I wanted to show some appreciation for those who spend their time trying to help the rest of us.THANX!


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Charming Studio in the Heart of Paris
מספר אנשים מקסימלי2
חדרי שינה1
גודל20 מטר רבוע
Floor No.4
- מתאים גם למשפחות/ ילדים
- אינטרנט/ אינטרנט אלחוטי
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- טלויזיה
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Accommodation summary
|Rue au Maire, 75003 Paris, צרפת
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This is a great choice to spend a few days in Paris.
All commodities nearby. Bakeries, great restaurants and supermarkets. At walking distance, The famous Bistrot Benoit. Open in 1912, this bistrot represent the most authentic Parisian life of the 1920"s . A true travel in time. Nearby you have les Halles (the largest shopping mall in Paris), the village Montorgueil and little further away le Louvre Museum.
Lots of museums around. Museum Picasso, Museum Carnavalet (oldest museum in paris aimed to known everything about the city of light), Museum of Judaism. 10 minutes from the studio, take the métro line 1 and in 20 minutes you will be in Champs- Elisées ( the most famous avenue in the world) and Avenue Montaigne (the street where you will find all the" Haute Couture" brands shops).
1 minute from the studio, take the metro line 3 and in 5 minutes you will be on the famous Place de l'Opéra, Place Vendome with its famous Ritz Hotel, Jardins des Tuileries and rue Saint-honoré (well known for its elegant boutiques).
כללי הביתJust keep it as nice, tidy and clean as it is now.
A deposit of 150 euros will be required.
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Amazing place close to Notredame and Pompidour. The apartment is small but you have enough place for a couple. Hervé and Joanne are super nice people. They explained everything and connection for visit Paris and were helping us all time. They are very friendly people.
I recomment this place if you want to visit Paris.
Nice little apartment! Absolut fast answers. Joanne and Herve were very obliging when we needed to check in earlier!
Studio is in a nice area, Hervé is a super nice guy who explained a lot of the area and Paris! We had a great time! Thanks. M & C
The studio was perfect, wonderful place to stay...quiet and with lots of comforts like chinese restaurants (great ravioli!!!) and supermarkets! the owner is a very friendly and kind person. When we'll come back in Paris, we're gonna contact him again! Betta and Flavia
We have had a very warm welcoming in this cozy studio! Location is perfect close to Paris main attractions with restaurants, drugstore and supermarket within a stone's throw. Neighbors are friendly and quiet! Hervè (the landlord) is extremely kind and available to offer his assistance whenever he can! Definitely a remarkable place where to stay! Highly recommended
I was there with my girlfriend the last week of october. The position is very strategic to visit all the city, just 2 minutes of walk from the Metro (Arts et Métiers) very well linked to all the metro lines. As we enter we thought it was very small, but we found it very well organized and complete with everything.
Herve was really kind and very helpfull for everything!
The only "problem" was that you couldn't throw the toilet paper into the WC due to a small problem of the pipelines, but if you throw the garbage every day there's no problem!!
Anyway I would for sure suggest this apartment because it's very confortable and for its strategic position to visit the city.
A fabulous location. The room was clean and tidy. Herve met us at the agreed upon time, orientated us to the area and ensured our needs were met. He is a very affable fellow and we would definitely consider this location again the next time we are in Paris.
The flat is perfect for a short trip to Paris. The next metro station (Arts et Métiers) is literally just around the corner and it´s not far to Centre Georges Pompidou (about 5 min.) and Notre Dame (about 15-20 min.).
The flat has pretty much everything you need and Hervé (Joanne´s husband) was really helpful.
My girlfriend and I spent two nights at Joanne's apartment and everything was perfect. Besides, Herve (Joanne's Husband) was really helpful and kind. If I come back to Paris again, I will definitely stay at their apartment.
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I am in for January.
Welcome to the Quilting Board!
count me in please and i will pm u in just a few, really llooking forward to this one, woohoo
Glad to be in. hopefully I'll get settled in and make some headway on my sewing. Beautiful day today, lots of snow, but nice temp for a walk. Dumb me, fell. Only hurt my pride and the ankle is a little sore. The dog looked worried! LOL I didn't use to be so clumsy. Can't wait to get started packing my box. Who will it be for?
Onalee Rose
"There comes a time in your life, when you walk away from all the drama and people who create it. You surround yourself with people who make you laugh. Forget the bad, and focus on the good. Love the people who treat you right, pray for the ones who don't. Life is too short to be anything but happy. Falling down is a part of life, getting back up is living."
Yep, I'm in again, can't wait! the wheels are turning for something homemade! So good to have some old timers back in (sorry, didn't mean to call you OLD timers!). Missed your quick and clever wit, Krystina!!
I'm in just PM you the info.
Happy Holiday to my quiltingboard friends. Looking forward to another year of receiving that special gift each month.Sent my PM to Lori
Just sent a PM, am in again for January since January is my BD!
Signed up for two secret pals this month. Already starting on their boxes! I so enjoy having secret pals.
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The Hundred in the Hands' Self-Titled Debut Album is Out Today via Warp
And I approve of every word in that phrase...because, well, The Hundred in the Hands are one of beastliest more favoritest bands to emerge over the past year, and yeah if it seems like I'm making up words to describe how I feel about Eleanore and Jason's material, it's simply because I think I've already used every other word of positive phrasing to toss some laud and love their way. But let's get into it...their self-titled debut album is out today via Warp, and it jumps immediately to the top of my be[a]st albums of the year thus far. It's gonna stay there come year's end as well. Trust!
There's been quite the impressive media blitz from Camp THiTH over the past few days, all leading up to yesterday/today's official release date (yes, them lucky UKers get the disc a day early as per usual). The band spoke with NME about the album, and gave insightful info as to their inspirations for each and every song. You can read up on that here.
The Brooklyn duo also released a mixtape which pulls from all of their musical and artistic influences, and you can go give a grab and ear to that gem at this link.
Want to hear the whole album, in rad streaming form? That's right here.
AAAAANNNND, I'm pretty psyched, because The Hundred in the Hands will be live in the East Village Radio studio with me on this Thursday's Belly of the Beast (8pm ET). We'll have a nice catch up chat (they swung through the studio earlier this year with me to say hey and all that) and I'm even gonna give up the decks and let Ellie and J spin some of their favorite tunes.
100% YAY. Buy their amazing debut album here now. FYI, they are also playing Coco66 this Friday in NYC. More info here.
mp3: Bear In Heaven - Beast In Peace (The Hundred In The Hands Beast in Beat Remix)


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Never argue with an idiot. They will only bring you down to their level and beat you with experience. MB Rule # 1
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No one remembers who came in second.
For Will beatme I think if they make the line stronger around him he will be less of a liability. What he needs to do is put on upper body mass.
I think Zack Martin is the pick at 12. He can play OG or OT his rookie year.
Mike Mayock thinks Martin is underrated by most and might actually go in the top 10:
I'm thinking that the Giants may have some trade interest at 12 . Teams like the 49ers have a ton of picks and they would love a WR. If only 1 QB goes through the top 11 picks teams will be climbing all over themselves to get in front of the Rams to get Bortles. I think the Giants can get a swap of their 1 plus a 2 and 4 for their pick. Get a Lineman late in 1st and a TE and WR in the 2nd Center in the 3rd or 4th
I think the versatility of Pugh will come in handy, and lets say we draft someone like Martin, his versatility will help also. If Beatty comes back and sucks again, we can go ahead with Martin at LT and Pugh at RT. Lets say Martin does well in LT and Beatty comes back, but Martin is doing so well you dont want to disrupt it, you move Beatty to RT, keep Martin at LT and move Pugh to RG. Or if Beatty comes back and plays well at LT, you dont want to move Pugh from RT, so you move Martin to RG.
Drafting an olineman round 1 basically covers our arse just incase Beatty doesnt come back and/or he sucks when he does come back. If Beatty comes back and kills it, then were left with a plethora of olineman and i could see Snee becoming more of a coach for the younger guys.
But as of right now we have 3 question marks still on the oline with Beatty coming off a broken leg/a miserable 2013, Snee coming off 2 hip surgeries and i believe an elbow surgery as well, and Walton who hasnt played in 2 years.
Either way you look at it, Giants have to draft ATLEAST 1 olineman in one of the 1st 3 rounds and probably looking at atleast 2 olineman drafted throughout the whole draft


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Judith Gardner
Memorial service for Judith Gardner is Sept. 5
(Sept. 2, 2008)--Judith Gardner, former director of the UTSA Writing Center, died in May after the close of the semester. A memorial service, open to the UTSA community, will be conducted at noon, Friday, Sept. 5 in the University Center Denman Room (2.01.28) on the 1604 Campus.
Today's headlines
- La Prensa Foundation is newest member of UTSA Lone Star Society
- 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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Speakers will include John Frederick, provost and vice president for academic affairs, and Lawrence Williams, dean of undergraduate studies. Gardner's family will attend the service.
Read more about Judith Gardner on UTSA Today.
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Hot Photos Of Cody Rhodes Wife Brandi Rhodes:
This is probably really ignorant of me but I never knew Cody Rhodes wife was black…
Does that really matter all due respect, if they LOVE each other??
That's why I said it might come out as ignorant of me
Well do not worry fizz—Cody found him a fantastic women, he can love for all time. No matter the color of her skin–She just has a much better tan than him, and he will always be grateful I feel for that.


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About The Newly Published Jaiva Dharma In Kannda
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- Last Updated: Saturday, 16 February 2008
A Kannada language edition of Jaiva Dharma Part 1 was published recently in Bangalore under the GVP logo. GVP (Gaudiya Vedanta Publications) is the name of the publishing house of the books of Srila Bhaktivedanta Narayana Maharaja. Although published with this logo, and attributed to Srila Narayana Maharaja, this translation does not concur with the Hindi and English translations of Jaiva Dharma done by Srila Narayana Maharaja. There are many serious siddhantic errors and places where the translator added his own commentaries and separate translations. These errors and additions are in opposition to the siddhanta revealed by the original author Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura, and faithfully reproduced by Srila Narayana Maharaja in his Hindi and English versions. The Hindi and English editions have been duly authorized by him to be published and distributed, whereas the Kannada version has not.
We greatly regret that this unauthorized and incorrect version of the Jaiva Dharma has been published and advise faithful Vaisnavas and others not to read it.
Aspiring for the service of Sri Guru and the Vaisnavas,
Approved and signed by Sri Srimad Bhaktivedanta Narayana Maharaja
Bhaktivedanta Madhava Maharaja
Bhaktivedanta Nemi Maharaj
Bhaktivedanta Vaikhanas Maharaja
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Discussion in 'TV ALERTS' started by rvi5, Nov 20, 2013.
December 2nd at 9:00 pm EST on CBC.
Thanks for the heads-up.
Michael Weiss skated on the Rock Center ice this morning on the Today Show (in the 4th quarter of the 2nd hour). It was a promo for Sunday's Disson Family Skating Tribute on NBC. His daughter Annie Mae was with him for the pre-skate interview and he skated to a song performed by her. I'm sure it's probably available online if you're interested.
Thanks for the information. Does anyone know if the French Canadian Channel will air Stars on Ice this year. It usually is much longer than the English CBC one. I cannot find the schedule.
Thank you
My PVR states that ARTV is airing "patinage artistique" this coming Monday. No other description. It's two hours long. Maybe CSOI?
Canadian Stars on Ice is showing up on my guide for Monday, with a couple of repeats. Patinage Artistic, showing on the French channel, Sat or Sunday is described as Skate Canada International. There's also something showing that says originally broadcast in 2000 - with no further info.
It usually airs in mid december, probably on Sunday December 15. Here is the schedule, there is nothing yet. I'll keep checking.
Thank you all for the information on the French Broadcast of CSOI. I will keep checking my French Channels on my dish.
French broadcast is Dec. 22, 3-4:30PM ET.
Thanks, Teenes! Too bad it's only 1 hour. It's been the full 2 hours for at least the last two years. Hopefully CBC and SRC will show completely different programs.
I completely forgot about this, does anyone know if it will be repeated?
hmm - can't seem to find the program listed for the French station that date - hopefully there will be an update coming soon
On the French CBC from Montreal it is listed as "Sport Weekend" but the description says:
Thanks Victorskid. Unfortuantely I have not listings for Sport Weekend either. I have gone through all the listings for the french cbc station for the next 2 weeks and have come up with just one item for this Sunday, Dec 15 3-5 CT, which is listed as Patinage artistique - Presentation d'un etape du Grand Prix ISU. I will of course check it out just in case but perhaps my local affiliate is not going to show it.
I live in Eastern Ontario and have Bell Express . On channel 125 ICI-O Sport Week-end is on from 3pm to 430 pm. The guide says Les coulisses de la tournee Stars on Ice Canada. I am presuming this is this years Stars on Ice.
And it finally showed up in my listings here in CT too - also from 3 to 4:30 Whee
As usual, the French station has done interviews with the skaters about the show. So far the only different skating number I have noticed is Shawn Sawyer doing his butterfly number in the first 45 minutes but the interviews are very interesting.


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The median salary increased for electrical engineers despite the stagnant economy, according to a recent survey
The median salary increased for electrical engineers despite the stagnant economy, according to a recent survey by the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE), the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), and the Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE). While the median salary for full-time engineers of all disciplines declined from $72,842 in 1999 to $70,200 in 2004, electrical engineers' median salary increased from $75,372 in 1999 to $81,000 in 2004, according to the Engineering Income and Salary Survey. The survey, which covers 35 branches of engineering, is a continuously updated, searchable database that provides real-time information online. The organizations track the salary information by engineers' length of experience, level of education, professional responsibility, branch of engineering, job function, industry, licensing or certification status, level of supervisory responsibility, and geographic location. Engineers participated in the survey by entering their salary information on the NSPE, IIE, or ASCE Web sites. The respondents completed a total of 14,762 surveys between April 2, 2003, and April 1, 2004. The median salary for electrical engineers is $85,863, the 10th percentile is $58,451, the 25th percentile is $70,025, the 75th percentile is $104,946, and the 90th percentile is $139,700. According to the survey, the highest median incomes are in the Pacific Southwest and Middle Atlantic states and the lowest median incomes are in the Upper Mountain and Middle Southeast states. To find out the median annual income for an electrical engineer in your region, see the Map below.


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Comments or conduct relating to a person's race or ethnic background, which fails to respect the dignity and feelings of the individual, are unacceptable.
Any behavior toward a student or employee by an employee, supervisor, or student that constitutes racial harassment will not be tolerated and will be disciplined.
Students believing that they have been victims of racial harassment should report such incident to the Vice President of Student Affairs. Employees should report incidents to the Director of Human Resources.
Every reported incident of racial harassment will be thoroughly and promptly investigated with the cooperation of the person being harassed.
Where charges of racial harassment are substantiated, appropriate corrective action will be taken. Appropriate actions might range from counseling to termination depending on the nature and gravity of the situation.
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text: hey guys i have a math problem that im trying to figure out i don't really have a use for a truck anymore and with gas i think i might try and sell/trade it in i found a few cars i might be interested in at a used dealership price of car: 10,995 + 13% tax = 12424 + licensing (lets say 12500 even) i still owe $3,806 on the truck but the hard part is finding a price to sell it at examples: 04 4x4 127,000kms 12k 04 4x4 380,000kms with 5.3 for 7450 02 4x4 with 210,000kms for 7700 i have mine on local kijiji for $6700 extended cab, 210,400 kms, 4.8L engine, RWD, aftermarket power door locks, flowmaster muffler and brand new tires so if i went to a dealer for a trade would it work like this?: car 12500 ask 5500 for truck car is now 7000 and then roll in the remaining 3806 i owe on truck onto 7000? so car is now 10806 and lien on truck is cleared and get new loan for new car but if i sold truck privately for 6500: pay off loan of 3806 i now have 2694 cash in hand car with tax is 12500 put down 2694 finance car for 9806 and i am looking at cheaper cars in the 6-8k range as well but the main point is the balance i owe will be added to the price of the car right?


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What to take for classes.
I am a junior in high school and I am wondering what I should do for collage if I want to become a pen tester. I am network + and A+ certified but I am not sure what collage to go to or if I should even go to collage and just get some certificates. I would appreciate any help that anyone can provide. I could also use some advice for any books that I can read to help me on my quest to become a pen tester. I already test my own computers and I participate in some war games so I have the knowledge. But I what to know how to get started as a profession


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has anyone driven a HYundai Azera, we are looking to buy one, and from what i've seen on this site, you people can be very helpful, a little off topic, but helpful none the less. thankyou in advance and i hope you had a great christmas
Not offtopic at all, we'll be glad to help. Unfortunately I myself have not driven one, but an article on it should come up on Motor Trend anytime now. Welcome to the forums BTW.
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Well, in the MT Car of the Year article, they said of the Azera,
Quote:(Azera) earned points on value, superiority, and significance...earning itself what would've been a podium finish if we had reported runners up.
Azera seems like a nice vehicle from the pictures and reviews I have read so far. My one concern would resale value. As I understand it they are in the $27-30k range. I wonder how big a hit they will take in say 3 or 4 years. I did a Kelly blue book search for an 03 Hyundai XG350. I chose the high end model (L) with 45000 miles, well equipped, and a private party sale. The resale came in at $13,265. Thats for a car thats say 2.5-3 years old. It was probably more than double that price new.For comparison I checked the value of a 03 Honda Accord EX V6, Auto, equipped the same way. It came in at $17,115, and the Accord probably had a lower sticker price to begin with. I am not trying to convince you to buy an Accord, just to let you know that there is a fairly wide gap in resale values, and that could hurt you.
keep in mind though, the Azera is decades ahead of the XG. The Azera is deemed "Japan quality or better". I've done some research on Hyundai, and a lot of their newer stuff has been home runs. Very impressive, Especially the Azera. I'd say go for it. Power, luxury, sophistication and style. Just as long as you can get over the fact that yes, it IS from Hyundai.....
Yeah, looks like a good buy to me too. Just like the magazines say, it should worry Buick plenty. It looks like a better buy than any Buick, or the Toyota Avalon. IMO its better looking too.
i saw one today in the lowes parking lot and it was really good looking. much better looking in person than the already good looking pictures. it was the higher class model with leather and all the goodies.
i noticed all brands have the same product line for carsone fwd economy compactone fwd midsizeone fwd large luxury/semi-luxuryi would like to see a company break that by making their midsize car rwd. a rwd midsize sedan from a non lux brand... only if.
They call those types of cars "Mustangs"
ohh. see i meant in the normal scheme of car companies. they usually have a compact, a midsize and a large car.for instance BMW has 3, 5 and 7. Benz has C, E and S. Caddy has CTS, STS and DTS.i would like to see a non-lux brand make a midsize RWD sedan.
how about the dodge charger? mid-size, v8 or v6, rwd...
I don't think the DTS and the S-class compete...I mean, who would buy a DTS if they could get the Mercedes? They're both way out of each other's price ranges as well ($40-50K versus $70-100K+).
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