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Angry voters look to vulnerable governors
New USA Today/ Gallup poll numbers released this morning show that two-thirds of Americans describe themselves as "angry" about the state of the country.
While much the focus of coverage of voter discontent has centered on Congress -- 60 percent said they would prefer to elect a candidate with no congressional experience(!) -- those who may feel the sting most directly are the nation's governors.
Across the country governors have spent the last two years watching their political capital evaporate amid massive budget shortfalls that have left them with two terrible options to balance budgets: raise taxes or cut services.
Approval ratings -- for Democratic and Republican governors -- have, not surprisingly, plummeted in the face of those tough decisions, a trend that has served to broaden an already gigantic gubernatorial playing field.
The net result? More volatility and the potential for surprising results -- like Idaho Gov. Butch Otter's (R) not-terribly-convincing 55 percent win in his primary fight earlier this week.
Our Line on the 15 races most likely to switch sides this fall is below. As always, your thoughts on the Line are welcome in the comments section.
To the Line!
Coming onto the Line: Ohio, Florida
Coming off the Line: Wisconsin, Arizona
15. Ohio (Democratic-controlled): Gov. Ted Strickland has stopped his free-fall of several months ago and began to land some major hits on former Rep. John Kasich (R) -- an effort aided by ads sponsored by the Democratic Governors Association that outline the former Congressman's work on Wall Street. The state's economy -- and the measures Strickland has had to put in place to balance the budget -- make this a near-certain nail biter, however. (Previous ranking: N/A)
14. California (Republican-controlled): The rise, fall and re-rise of former eBay CEO Meg Whitman in her Republican primary fight against state Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner suggests a very volatile electorate not entirely sure what they want. After a major scare, Whitman has asserted herself -- and run to the right on immigration -- and is now very likely to win (and win easily) on June 8. State Attorney General Jerry Brown awaits. (Previous ranking: 14)
13. Florida (R/I): Former health care executive Rick Scott's free-spending on television has put him on the map -- even if he still trails state Attorney General Bill McCollum by 20+ points in advance of the Aug. 24 GOP primary. Scott's candidacy -- and his willingness to spend down his considerable personal wealth -- is a problem for Republicans who had hoped to give McCollum a free run into the fall. (Previous ranking: N/A)
12. Vermont (R): Republicans continue to insist that Lt. Gov. Brian Dubie (R) will shock the political establishment by delivering the Green Mountain State to their side again this fall. Dubie does benefit from a crowded Democratic primary race -- there are five candidates running -- that won't conclude until Sept. 14. (Previous ranking: 10)
11. Connecticut (R): For a small(ish) state, Connecticut is hosting one of the more entertaining governor's race this fall. Former Ambassador Tom Foley (R) and former Stamford Mayor Dannel Malloy (D) won their respective party nods at the recently concluded state conventions but both men will face primary challengers. The Democratic race seems likely to provide more fireworks with polling that suggests 2006 Senate nominee Ned Lamont carries an edge over Malloy who was a close runner-up for the party's gubernatorial nod that same year. (Previous ranking: 11)
10. Minnesota (R): Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's last-minute endorsement of state Rep. Tom Emmer at the state GOP convention earlier this month paid dividends as Emmer won and avoided a difficult primary. On the Democratic side, Margaret Anderson Kelliher, who won her party's nod at the state convention, faces an
September August primary in the form of two self-funders: former Sen. Mark Dayton and former state Rep. Matt Entenza. A recent University of Minnesota poll showed Emmer narrowly leading everyone but Dayton. The state's clear Democratic tilt should boost the eventual nominee, however. (Previous ranking: 12)
9. Pennsylvania (D): The May 18 primary in the state played out as expected with state Attorney General Tom Corbett (R) and Allegheny County Executive Dan Onorato (D) easily winning their respective party nods. Given Pennsylvania's history of flip-flopping the governorship every eight years since time immemoriam, however, Corbett enters the general election as a favorite. (Previous ranking: 9)
8. Michigan (D): The ad wars have started in the Republican primary with state Attorney General Mike Cox (R) going up with the first negative commercials of the race and Rep. Pete Hoekstra (R) responding by touting his "character and integrity." Even businessman Rick Snyder (R) -- he of the nerd ad fame -- has joined in, slyly repeating the negative charges against both his opponents while making an appeal for the yelling to stop. But does all that GOP infighting improve Democrats' chances of holding the governorship? Not likely. (Previous ranking: 7)
7. Iowa (D): Gov. Chet Culver's (D) fate may well be decided on June 8. Why? That's the day Republicans will pick their nominee to run against him in the fall. Former Gov. Terry Branstad (R) is the clear favorite for the nomination and even most Democrats acknowledge that, barring a political cataclysm, Culver can't beat Branstad. (Previous ranking: 6)
6. Hawaii (R): The special election victory by Rep. Charles Djou (R) in Hawaii's 1st district had emboldened some Republicans about their chances of keeping the seat of term limited Gov. Linda Lingle (R). It probably shouldn't. Democrats do face a real (and late) primary between former Rep. Neil Abercrombie and Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann but either one is a favorite in a general election matchup with Lt. Gov. Duke Aiona (R).
5. Oklahoma (D): Rep. Mary Fallin (R) is nearly fifty points(!) ahead of state Sen. Randy Brogdon (R) in the GOP primary. Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) won his highest percentage of the vote in the Sooner State in 2008. 'Nuff said. (Previous ranking: 5)
4. Tennessee (D): Rep. Zach Wamp, Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey continue to duke it out on the airwaves with Wamp releasing a series of four region-specific ads and Haslam up with a spot aimed at rural voters. The race remains a safe bet for Republicans, with the successor to term-limited Gov. Phil Bredesen (D) likely be decided in the August 5 GOP primary. (Previous ranking: 4)
3. Rhode Island (R): The two little-known Republican candidates in the state had less than $100,000 cash on hand combined at the end of March -- a total less than the Moderate Party candidate. What's the Moderate Party, you ask? A party that has about the same chance of winning this race as the GOP does. This race is between former Sen. Lincoln Chafee (I-R.I.) and either state Treasurer Frank Caprio (D) or state Attorney General Patrick Lynch (D). (Previous ranking 3)
2. Kansas (D): About the only movement in this race came earlier this month, when Sen. Sam Brownback (R) came under fire from state Sen. Tom Holland (D) for his involvement in a proposal to exempt car dealers from the oversight of a new consumer protection agency. Still, repeat after us: Governor Sam Brownback. Get used to saying it. (Previous ranking: 2)
1. Wyoming (D): The filing period in the Equality State closes today, and Democrats don't look likely to field a serious candidate. One county Democratic party chairwoman who was weighing a bid at the eleventh hour said the field of three Democrats running "have sent a shiver up my spine." Um, what? (Previous ranking: 1)
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Hey Silly Chrissy that loser TheBabeNemo is
nuts as the latest series of Arizona 2010
Governor Races according to Rasmussen up to
today clearly show Gov Jan Brewer is well
ahead of her pathetic do nothing useless Democrat Opponent AZ Attorney General Timid
Terry Goddard and former Phoenix Sanctuary
City Mayor Loser that violently opposes our
Arizona SB 1070 as well. Over 71% of Arizonans Support SB 1070 as I Recall now!
Gotcha here you loser & liar TheBabeNemo
that well know Obamabot Democrat Shill!
Posted by: Sue1980 | May 31, 2010 6:40 PM | Report abuse
These 2010 Election results are very clearly a big time painful message to all
the Democrat Party Candidates from dogcatcher on to the Governors,US Senators,
and Members of Congress either force your
Loser in Chief from Kenya Comrade Marxist
Barack Hussein Obama,and Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Dingy Harry Reid to Resign or
get kicked out of office en mass or Impeach
Barack Hussein Obama or the Democratic Party will cease to even exist after the
2010 and 2012 Elections! Thats Reality!
A Fed Up Independent Phoenix AZ Voter!
Elect Gov Jan Brewer President in 2012!
Posted by: Sue1980 | May 31, 2010 6:30 PM | Report abuse
The Vermont primary has been moved to
August 17. This will benefit the dems
who need to sort themselves out as early
as possible to have a chance against
Dubie the only republican running for governor.
Posted by: canaldoc | May 29, 2010 9:24 PM | Report abuse
@Brigade, I know Branstad is a popular candidate -- he's popular with Democrats as well as Republicans. He will win and it will be a refutation of this "more conservative than thou" nonesense we are hearing from so many state Republican parties.
Branstad is an old fashioned, centrist, big governmemt loving Republican. He has no trouble with sucking in Federal dollars and agencies, raising taxes and expanding the number of state employees. He's a Democrat in Republican clothing.
Posted by: margaretmeyers | May 29, 2010 1:39 PM | Report abuse
I have heard from reliable friend that Vermont has moved up its primary date.
I say this because this will help the dems
sort themselves out earlier so they can
have a shot at Dubie who is unopposed on
the republican side.
You might want to confirm my information because I think your info is outdated
(the Sept 14 primary date you mention).
Posted by: canaldoc | May 29, 2010 1:19 PM | Report abuse
Keep an eye on MA where the very unpopular Gov. Patrick faces a tough challenge. The polls are currently skewed because a minor independent is pulling 15%-20%, but as the focus narrows to Patrick vs. Baker, an upset is in the making.
Posted by: lezident | May 29, 2010 2:09 AM | Report abuse
well well well well The American People want to send a message to the democrats this year : Don't put someone up who claims to be bipartisan and centrist and swing all the way to the left.
Well, after this year, the democrats will not try that again - and they won't be in power for a long long time.
The democrats can not be trusted -
And this is a long-term thing.
Posted by: 37thand0street | May 28, 2010 10:07 PM | Report abuse
Branstad is the most moderate Republican in the race and the most electable of all the Iowa candidates, but the right wing is already crying that he's not really one of them.
I believe there's already a third "party" (I use the word loosely) candidate in Iowa. An African-American Democrat named Narcisse, a former school board member, who knew he couldn't oust Culver for the Democratic nomination. He isn't expected to make much of a mark.
Posted by: Brigade | May 28, 2010 9:26 PM | Report abuse
txajohnson is absoluty correct in stating
that Bill White and the Texas election
need to be on CC's radar. Come Nov CC may
have egg on his face when Bill White is
given the national spotlight for his
upset victory. 12 years of Perry is enough,
time to impose Texas term limits.
Posted by: leichtman1 | May 28, 2010 8:33 PM | Report abuse
Brigade, that is one hot mess on the Sestak thread. As the press is attracted to an easy-to-tell story, most posters are looking for an easy-to-yell-my-opinion story.
Posted by: margaretmeyers | May 28, 2010 8:02 PM | Report abuse
If Branstad is the Republican nominee I think Iowa is ripe for a third party candidate. Branstad is a big-budget, expanding state government insider. Other candidates are called RINOs, Barnstad actually is a RINO.
(signed) a Friendly Democrat
Posted by: margaretmeyers | May 28, 2010 7:56 PM | Report abuse
Dang! The Sestak thread is at 475 and climbing. Mostly just people saying the same stuff over and over. I was going to post a comment or two, but I'm not going anywhere near that madness.
Posted by: Brigade | May 28, 2010 7:45 PM | Report abuse
Voters have every right to be fed up, but as I said in the other thread, you can't beat something with nothing. Where are the candidates who can turn things around?
Kendrick Meek? A wrestling promoter's wife? A guy who thinks the government shouldn't enforce civil rights? I know they aren't running for governor seats, but many of the state problems are a result of fiscal irresponsibilty at both state and federal levels.
And frankly I don't have much confidence in either party to do much more than talk the talk. That's why people are fed up. And they don't know where the hell to turn
Posted by: Brigade | May 28, 2010 7:39 PM | Report abuse
Kasich has had some ads out about Jobs and Ohio. The only problem is that he is going to have to say something about he can bring more jobs to Ohio, when he and his party aren't very big on doing anything except waving good bye to the jobs and to the taxes the companies moving them out haven't been paying for years. All he has going for him is to complain about Strickland. The first time someone asks him how he will balance the next budget he is toast, since all he can think about is cutting taxes.
Posted by: ceflynline | May 28, 2010 7:38 PM | Report abuse
wait a minute Chris.
You took Arizona off the line.
Jan Brewer is so vulnerable it's pathetic.
Besides, Governors don't mean jack in Washington DC. THey get shut out and told to go "back to your state" and stop your whining.
Posted by: TheBabeNemo | May 28, 2010 7:31 PM | Report abuse
Noacoler wrote,
"What, nothing on DADT about to be repealed while Republicans dig in their heels and continue their throwing of red meat to the aging angry Base."
What's the connection? Democrats have the votes if they want to repeal---they need one Republican in the Senate. I have a feeling this is going to be a tough sell in the Senate during an election year.
"For some strange reason a preponderance of Arab-speaking recruits are gay . . ."
I didn't know that. How in the world did you find that out?
"But for the GOP it's more important to salve the squeamishness of a pack of hillbillies than be able to translate terrorist communications. Way to go, goobs."
I think you're not keeping up. The GOP is in no position to stop this. It's the squeamishness of Democrats that will torpedo the bill.
Posted by: Brigade | May 28, 2010 7:28 PM | Report abuse
It's hard to say whether they all are playing to constituents. They were in Obama districts, but there are quite a few R congressmen who are in Obama districts. Some were quite a bit more Obama.
If you're looking at Obama districts held by Republicans, Djou and Cao are at the top of the list. The next two are Mike Castle and Mark Kirk, both candidates for Senate.
Posted by: DDAWD | May 28, 2010 6:54 PM | Report abuse
What you talkin' 'bout, DDAWD?
Posted by: FairlingtonBlade | May 28, 2010 6:04 PM | Report abuse
DDAWD, Ron Paul's vote doesn't play to the Republican base, but it might play to his own. He's got that Libertarian streak and could probably make a decent case to his constituents that forbidding openly gay people from serving in the military is excessive government interference. Paul's the kind of guy who's polarizing on a national scale but wildly popular in his home district, like Dennis Kucinich, and I imagine most of his constituents will be OK with this.
If you're right about the four who aren't Paul playing to their constituents, then this probably won't have a huge effect on their re-election chances. All the more reason for it not to be a prominent topic on the Fix at this stage in the game, though the question of whether it will energize Democrats will probably be looked at eventually.
Posted by: GJonahJameson | May 28, 2010 5:50 PM | Report abuse
GJJ, two of the Republicans who voted for DADT repeal are Djou of Hawaii and Cao of Louisiana. For both of them, DADT repeal probably helps their slim re-election chances since both are in very blue districts.
Ron Paul is a third. I could imagine him facing some backlash, but I don't think he is in danger. (McCain won his district 66-33)
Judy Biggert IL-13, a district Obama won 54-45
Ilena Rox-Lehtinen FL-18 which Obama won 51-49
So Cao and Djou could be said to be playing to their constituents, but you can't say that at all about Ron Paul. Biggert is in a decent D district (although the blueness might be inflated since it's in Illinois as Bush won her district both times). IRL is in one of those districts that Obama just barely won and Bush won twice as well. She was a vote against health care, incidentally. All four of them were, actually (not including Djou, obviously)
First link, the roll call for the DADT repeal
Second, the cool link on the WaPo politics page. You can search for any congressional district and it will give you the results of the last three Congressional elections, last three Presidential elections, as well as whether the sitting member voted for HCR.
Posted by: DDAWD | May 28, 2010 5:31 PM | Report abuse
FWIW, I don't think getting it passed in the House is especially newsworthy. That's probably the easiest part. The noteworthy events are 1)Obama saying he wants it done and 2)It surviving filibuster attempts in the Senate.
But still, it's not nothing and I'm happy about it.
Posted by: DDAWD | May 28, 2010 4:59 PM | Report abuse
Be patient, Noacoler.
The political lines are already pretty much drawn on "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," so there are really only two noticeable effects the Fix could extrapolate on: whether the Republicans who voted for the repeal will face any political backlash, and whether this move will energize some of the Democratic base heading into the elections. Because "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" has only in the last day or so jumped back into the headlines, it's probably too early at this point to make any predictions on either of those fronts. But I imagine you'll be seeing something on it sooner or later, as various pundits and politicians on both sides start begging for attention and voters start getting worked up about it.
Posted by: GJonahJameson | May 28, 2010 4:44 PM | Report abuse
So according to polls, voters are irrationally angry for reasons they can't adequately articulate and want to solve that problem by electing people who don't know what they're doing. Ugh. No surprises there, I guess.
I'm not sure what prompted Ohio's coming back onto the Line, given that the polls really haven't shifted any since Gov. Strickland's resurgence of a few weeks ago knocked Ohio off the Line, but I'll assume it's an effect of several other races becoming significantly less close in that time.
Posted by: GJonahJameson | May 28, 2010 4:35 PM | Report abuse
What, nothing on DADT about to be repealed while Republicans dig in their heels and continue their throwing of red meat to the aging angry Base.
For some strange reason a preponderance of Arab-speaking recruits are gay, and their exclusion and harassment under DADT has left the armed forces with a lack of Arabic translators, which is pretty stupid considering where our most important threats are coming from.
But for the GOP it's more important to salve the squeamishness of a pack of hillbillies than be able to translate terrorist communications. Way to go, goobs.
Posted by: Noacoler | May 28, 2010 4:26 PM | Report abuse
What,nothing on Texas with White inching up in the polls against Perry and every thinking Texan on their knees pleading that White will keep moving up!
Posted by: txajohnson | May 28, 2010 4:05 PM | Report abuse
Republicans Block Dem Proposal For Unlimited Liability Caps On Oil Spills
Republicans (James Inhofe) have stepped up to the plate yet again for big oil, pledging a Republican filibuster against legislation offered by New Jersey's Robert Menendez that would completely lift the $75 million liability cap currently protecting big oil companies from claims of economic damage from oil spills.
Republicans oppose unlimited caps because it would limit the ability of oil companies to drill for oil. That's bull. The only thing it would do is hold them accountable by limiting their ability to risk the livelihood of innocent third parties and keep the tax payers from being stuck with footing the bill for their disasters.
Republicans like Inhofe support corporate socialism. They want corporations to enjoy unlimited profit with limited risk. For all the crying by Teabaggers about the financial bailouts, why are they silent about this sort of bailout?
Heckuva Job, Wingnuts!
Posted by: DrainYou | May 28, 2010 3:52 PM | Report abuse
RIP, Gary Coleman
Posted by: DDAWD | May 28, 2010 3:21 PM | Report abuse
"most Minnesotans are either at their cabins or want to be"
This is scurrilous ethnic profiling at its worst.
When I was a boy, we drove (for-ever) from St. Joseph up to Duluth and stayed in little cottages with electric light and running water, on the shore of gitchegumee.
Posted by: shrink2 | May 28, 2010 3:13 PM | Report abuse
Correction: the Minnesota primary, formerly in September, has been moved. This year it is August 10. It's hard to predict the effect of that shift to sleepy midsummer, when most Minnesotans are either at their cabins or want to be. Does it help the candidate with the GOTV power of the party endorsement or the self-funders? It does give the eventual Dem nominee an extra month to turn his or her attention to the general against a primary-free Emmer.
Posted by: billmcg1 | May 28, 2010 3:00 PM | Report abuse
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Change is never easy. And when the change drastically affects small children — and, by extension — their parents — the change can be downright difficult.
Such has been the case with Common Core. Despite continued debate, most public schools in most states are currently using the Common Core State Standards (sometimes renamed something like "Arizona's College and Career Ready Standards") to guide education. The standards don't tell teachers what (or how) to teach; instead, they outline what students should know and be able to do at various points in their education. So educators are adjusting instruction to help students meet the new objectives, and parents, students and teachers are struggling to cope with the changes.
Parents, perhaps, are struggling most of all. The Common Core and college and career readiness standards represent a sea change in education since most parents attended school, and many parents feel overwhelmed by the changes. Here are four of parents' most common gripes regarding Common Core — along with some simple suggestions to help ease the transition.
Gripe #1: Abrupt implementation
Although schools have been preparing for the Common Core transition for years, most students and parents experienced a much more rapid transition: one year, math class was "normal," and the next year, it was Common Core-aligned and alien.
Dawn Papandrea's oldest son was in fourth grade when his Staten Island, New York, school transitioned to Common Core a year ago.
"It was a whole new way of learning from what he'd been used to since kindergarten. There was a big learning curve for the teachers too," says Papandrea, a writer and mother of two. "I feel like Common Core implementation should have begun with the incoming class of kindergarteners, so as not to disrupt the learning patterns of the older students, while also giving the teachers time for adequate training."
Most teachers agree that the transition was difficult. "It took me awhile to understand what I was teaching and why, which made it hard for my students and their parents," says Sara Kassens, a second-grade teacher at Zielanis Elementary School in Kiel, Wisconsin.
Make it easier: Don't rush to judgment. The college and career readiness standards were developed after careful study of student learning and the skills needed for real-world success. So take some deep breaths, trust and muddle through.
"Now that I really understand Common Core, I love it," Kassens says. "But getting there requires letting go of how you've always done it and being open to new ways of thinking.
Gripe #2: New terminology and new techniques
There are few things more frustrating to a parent than feeling utterly incapable of helping a 6-year-old with his math homework. Yet that scenario is occurring with frightening frequency as parents struggle to make sense of math worksheets that ask students to solve simple math problems in what seems to be about 100 steps.
During his first week of kindergarten, Papandrea's youngest son came home with a math worksheet that asked him to "place counters in a five frame."
"I had no idea what they meant," Papandrea recalls. "It turned out to be a fancy way of saying, 'count to five.'"
Make it easier: Keep an open mind — and maintain an open line of communication between home and school.
"Very few parents ask for help to understand the changes," Kassens says. "They just complain that it's different, and they don't get it."
A more productive approach is to start a dialogue between parent and teacher. Ideally, it's best for teachers to take the lead; notes home can be helpful, but most parents don't read them, so schedule some time to discuss new techniques and terminology in person. (Not feasible? Kassens is considering creating a series of videos to add to her classroom blog).
Parents should let their child's teacher know what they don't understand. It's perfectly OK to send your child to school with incomplete homework, along with a note (or email) saying that you didn't understand the directions. Ask for an explanation, and schedule some time to talk to the teacher, if necessary.
Gripe #3: No time left for science, social studies, art or gym
The Common Core State Standards cover English language arts (ELA) and math — two subjects that are undeniably important. But the emphasis on English and math has led some parents to wonder if other subjects aren't being neglected.
"I feel like there's not enough social studies and science content being taught in the younger grades since those subjects are incorporated into ELA," Papandrea says.
Because students — and ultimately, their schools and teachers — will be assessed on their progress toward the Common Core math and ELA standards, many schools have indeed stacked instructional time heavily in favor of those subjects. However, educators are also strongly encouraged to collaborate across subjects.
The new standards specifically call for the inclusion of nonfiction texts, so many teachers are working with science, social studies and even arts teachers to plan multidisciplinary unit studies. Students may read, discuss and write about habitat in ELA class, and then go on field trips or undertake habitat-related explorations in science class.
Make it easier: Parents can continue to express their support for science, social studies, art and gym. Ask your child's teachers to tell you how they integrate subject matter across the curriculum. Offer to share your interests and expertise as well. Because the standards are based heavily on college and career readiness, educators are very interested in having members of the community share info about their jobs (and how they use "school subjects" in the real world) with students.
Continue to support and encourage exploration of science, social studies, arts and activity at home as well, with books, educational programming, games and outings to libraries, museums and the outdoors.
Creative collaborations between teachers should continue to grow, and educators should be sure to let parents know about these collaborations.
Gripe #4: Too much testing
Most public school students will be taking Common Core-aligned tests in the spring of 2015, and schools are understandably nervous about student performance. Some schools have gone as far as implementing before-school study sessions, designed to prepare students for the upcoming exams.
Jeanette Deutermann, a founder of the OptOut movement (which empowers parents to opt their students out of Common Core-aligned tests), vividly recalls the note that informed her and her then-fourth-grade son about the Sunrise Academy at his school.
"When I told my son that they wanted him to come in early to do more test prep, he completely melted down. He lay on the floor crying," Deutermann says.
Papandrea's school district has taken a more relaxed approach to testing, but she's still concerned by what she considers an overemphasis on testing. "I'm fortunate that my school isn't test-obsessed, but I see the kids stressing out over it anyway, and it's frustrating to see," she says.
Make it easier: Although it's easier said than done, educators and parents should de-emphasize testing, stat. Both parents and educators should focus on student progress toward goals. If you live or work in a district that's heavily test-centric, do your best to emphasize and reward authentic learning and hard work instead of test scores.
The best way to make things easier? Give it time. The college and career readiness standards are new to educators, students and parents, and it will take time to figure out the best ways to teach the standards in the real world.
"You can't change an entire educational system overnight, and that's what we tried to do with Common Core," Papandrea says. "In a few years, I think it will all work out, but for now, we're feeling the pains of transition."
Jennifer L.W. Fink is a freelance writer who frequently writes about education, health and parenting. See her work at www.jenniferlwfink.com and www.buildingboys.net.


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Altamont Prairie was the Conservancy's first foray into protecting and preserving South Dakota's lands for future generations. A group of professors from South Dakota State University approached Conservancy officials in 1962 with their plans to preserve this land and use it as an "outdoor laboratory."
This land, which at the time had never been plowed or grazed, attracted the attention of local botanists. Even then, it was one of the few unaltered areas in the region. Newspaper accounts hailed it a "botanical museum." The prairie not only had wildflowers and grasses typical of a tallgrass prairie, but its pothole wetlands, spring-fed cottonwood grove and 3-acre marsh attracted a profusion of native wildlife.
Since then, a harmful, non-native plant — leafy spurge — has taken the prairie by force and threatens the native plants that grow there. The U.S. Geological Survey estimates this plant causes more than $100 million in damage in the Great Plains states each year. The Conservancy is working to combat harmful, non-native species here and throughout the region.
Ten miles north of Clear Lake on Highway 15 turn east onto paved road at the one-building town of Tunerville, which is just south of intersection of Hwy 212 and Hwy 15. Travel 7.5 miles east and continue onto gravel road when pavement turns back to the north. The preserve is on the south side of the road.
Located along on the eastern slope of the Prairie Coteau, which was formed by retreating glaciers, Altamont Prairie offers a panoramic view of the Minnesota River valley. A forgotten lookout post created by Native Americans might have been used to watch herds of bison and elk below.
On this moraine, tallgrass and mixed grass prairie plants and wildflowers flourish alongside native shrubs and marsh plants. In all, six different types of plant life flourish. Sour dock and spike rushes, for example, lives near springtime ponds that dry up by summer. White beardstongue and Pasque flower are two plants found in the upland prairie section of the preserve. A stand of cottonwoods surrounds a prairie spring near the western edge of the preserve
This prairie provides habitat for uncommon birds. The marsh vegetation and upland prairie meld to create ideal nesting cover for a variety of wetland and upland bird species. The cottonwood and shrub communities also provide rare habitat for warblers, thrushes, finches and sparrows.
Why the Conservancy Selected This Site
Altamont Prairie not only was the first preserve the Conservancy acquired in South Dakota, but it also was the organization's first effort in the nation to help a college. The professors of South Dakota State University dreamed this land would become the first of many "outdoor laboratories" for students and teachers in the state's college and universities. This vision has become a reality — in South Dakota and throughout the nation. (See also Vermillion and Aurora Prairie sites).
What the Conservancy Has Done/Is Doing
Researchers documented much of this prairie's rich ecological history. In the last decade, with the invasion of leafy spurge, the Conservancy began studying ways to stop its spread.
Leafy spurge is extremely difficult to control. Its large root system burrows 20 feet into the soil, making it resilient to drought, herbicide treatment and grazing. Not only can the plant reproduce vegetatively, it also can "shoot" its seed up to 14 feet from the parent plant. Leafy spurge also contains a milky latex than can produce blisters and inflammation in humans, cattle and horses and may cause permanent blindness if rubbed into the eye.
To control it, land managers use special root-boring flea beetles. The Conservancy also is reviewing data from a four-year research period where grazing was studied as a potential way to slow its spread.
This prairie is protected by a United States Fish and Wildlife Service easement, which guarantees perpetual protection and helps leverage additional protection on nearby private lands.


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I have some problems with the cron jobs. I used these two lines in my (cron.txt) file:
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and in my (cron.php) file:
and that cron.php file is working fine when I run in via the URL.
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$to= "email@example.com";
$subject = "Cron Job Status";
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but it's not working although the permissions for both files are rwxr-xr-x
I also used the cron jobs function from the web host service, but still did not work..
any suggestion?


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'Cesar Chavez' Trailer Gives Us a Look at Michael Pena as the Legendary Activist
The 'Cesar Chavez' trailer shows off a template that should prove familiar to anyone who goes to the movies with any regularity. It takes an important person with an incredible life story, makes his name the title of the film and casts a recognizable face in the lead, painting a portrait that screams, "This is the definitive story of our subject and, yes, we would appreciate all of the critical attention you could throw our way.' While it's easy to be cynical about biopics like this, 'Cesar Chavez' has one thing going for it beyond the vital subject matters: star Michael Pena.
Pena may not be the biggest name in Hollywood, but he's one of the most talented and consistent, capable of pulling off drama and comedy effortlessly. (Heck, he's supposedly in talks to join Marvel's 'Ant-Man'). Naturally, playing Mexican-American labor activist Cesar Chavez requires him to break out his serious side in a major way. Chavez remains one of the most beloved figures in recent American history, so screwing up something like this would be a pretty big deal. Of course, we expect that an actor of Pena's caliber will bring the goods, even if the movie surrounding him looks awfully familiar in terms of structure and tone.
Behind the camera is Diego Luna, directing his second feature film after 2010's 'Abel.' If you haven't seen that film, you've probably seen Luna onscreen as an actor in movies like 'Elysium' and 'MILK.' He's a dependable guy when he's in front of the camera, but does he have the prowess to make 'Cesar Chavez' as powerful as it deserves to be? We can answer that question in a few months.
'Cesar Chavez' arrives in theaters on March 28, 2014.


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There are only two different kinds of chiropractic care which one may receive. Additionally, There are some factors that are for chiropractic care. Conventional treatment might not be needed whatsoever, should you decide to go in for chiropractic care. So as to pick the best possible care, you have first to decide what sort of doctor you would like based on your specific needs.
If you're not acquainted with chiropractic care, it's an alternative medicine that intends to supply overall health to the patient. Clearly, there are the number of patients who should not utilize chiropractic care and also your doctor should determine if you're physically able to defy the manipulations and adjustments which are common in chiropractic care. You may observe that chiropractics can go on maintaining an optimum degree of health for the long run. Chiropractic is only like your efforts to obey the treatments which you're given.
Chiropractic care can be connected with different risks and advantages. Chiropractic care differs from several other fields of medicine because a lot of the time that it is not recognized as something which is completely needed. In the beginnings of chiropractic care, it wasn't considered as a suitable kind of therapy. This kind of health care is a great option for many individuals who would want to try a minimal management way of handling injuries which are a result of a vehicle incident, work injury or alternative injury which might have caused a skeletal or joint issue.
Chiropractic institutions of learning require many years of training including state licensure much as with other health care professions. Like the healthcare physicians, they've undergone extensive education with a four-year bachelor's degree in addition to getting into chiropractic school that's completed with another four decades. There were several chiropractic practitioners who were prosecuted for practicing medicine with no medical license. A licensure exam also has to be taken and passed as a way to practice as a physician of chiropractic. The obstetrician might also be able enough to recommend doctors that focus on prenatal chiropractics.
Alternative Healthcare
In the last several years, it's been established as a suitable kind of medicine, and it has gained increased support from the health care community. Additionally, no considerable association with chiropractic care along with the acquisition of these diseases might be made. Many folks turn to chiropractic treatment because of unsuccessful attempts connected with other methods as well as many simply because they believe that it's an alternative method healthcare. It seems that this skepticism is brought on by an overall lack of understanding about the ways that chiropractic can enhance the total well-being of the individual. The progress of these healthcare providers can be understood within the pricing mechanism as well as the business strategy implemented. Service providers are full utilization of the huge database of the possible members the healthcare company provides through their vast spread network present across all of the America.
Doing your job in chiropractic jobs will end up being an excellent and remunerative decision. Certainly, chiropractic jobs are rising by the day. Once it has become easy to locate employment for a chiropractic care professional, there's also the choice of starting a person's practice when you have gained yourself a great reputation. These are a few interesting truths about chiropractic care.


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So, the Ministry of Education is having an interesting week of it. The Standard VII National Exam results improved dramatically this year, which looks good in numbers because official statistics are the ultimate measure of education success, right?
The Ministry then announced the new Form VI grading system and it took all of, oh, three seconds for the rain of pain to begin. Their old friend HakiElimu released a statement that pretty much says it all in official language. And this piece by Niwa Elisante is a great read as well. Insert your own joke about Division Five here :)
Funny, is it?
"... the crop of potential candidates that will emerge in the various races leading up to 2015 are going to be the product of the past 20 to 100 years of public education in Tanzania. Yes, I know, there is always a soupcon of private education involved but let's just suspend the disbelief for a moment.
Now. Doesn't that thought put the Division Five issue into sharp focus? Does the quality of our public education matter, after all, in the shaping of a country's trajectory?"
Discuss. Don't worry, the pass mark is set at 20% or you could just, you know, Division Five it. :)


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Are you interested in presenting a workshop at the 2017 NADA/ATD Convention in New Orleans? If so, you can still view the workshop proposal webinar recording.
NADA's Manager of Workshops and Webinars, Shana Gipson, will walk through the workshop proposal submission process and provide tips on how to make your proposal stand out to the selection committee.
The deadline for submitting a workshop proposal is 5 pm ET on May 16, 2016. Selected workshops will be presented at the 2017 NADA Convention


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Cass County Extension
Deciduous (Non-evergreen) Shrubs
Japanese Barberry-Fine textured, low growing shrub with good green foliage and red fruits; orange-red fall color. Thorny; suffers winter injury especially during droughty conditions. Redleaf Japanese Barberry and other red cultivars are less hardy. Red-purple foliage color; best color in full sun. Cultivars include: Burgundy Carousel (burgundy-purple), `Crimson Pygmy' (12-18"; red purple), 'Rose Glow' (rosy-red), Ruby Carousel (reddish-purple) . Yellow-leaved cultivars usually lack winter hardiness.
Korean Boxwood-Small compact evergreen
shrub; small oval leaves. Shears well; orangish-brown
winter color. Winter drying and burning is a problem in areas exposed to wind and sun.
`Green Velvet' and `Wintergreen' (green winter color). `Saskatoon' (introduction from
Canada; green winter color).
Dwarf Bush Honeysuckle-Fairly dense mound shaped, spreading shrub with coarse textured, honeysuckle-like foliage; bronze colored in spring and fall. Yellow flowers and fruit are partially hidden by leaves. Suckers; prune heavy in spring. Thrives on poor soil. Diervilla X splendens is a hybrid with purple red fall color; questionable hardiness.
Globe Caragana-Slow growing compact shrub; foliage is dark green all season. Minimal pruning needed to maintain shape; very hardy. Doesn't sucker; tolerant of drought and alkaline soil. Mites can be a problem.
Pygmy Caragana-Small dense spiny shrub with very fine textured, dull gray-green foliage; small bright yellow pea-like flowers. Very hardy; drought and alkaline tolerant. Good low hedge.
Daphne-Small shrub with early fragrant pink flowers; needs well drained soil. Susceptible to winter desiccation; need good snow cover. Tends to be short lived; canker disease. `Carol Mackie' (medium textured green leaves with cream colored margins; light pink flowers), Rose Daphne-Low spreading broad leafed evergreen; fine texture. Deep rose pink flowers; hardy.
Dwarf Euonymus-Very narrow, blue-green, needle-like leaves; semi-evergreen with snow cover. Irregular form and sprawling growth habit; pink and orange fruits. Dwarf Turkestan Euonymus is more upright growing and denser. Wintercreeper Euonymus requires snow cover to survive; hardiness is very questionable.
Miniature (Dwarf) Snowflake Mockorange-Compact shrub; prolific bloomer. Fragrant double white flower; nice when blooming, mediocre otherwise. Often freezes back; questionable hardiness.
Potentilla- Fine textured green foliage; tolerates drought and alkaline soil. Blooms from mid-spring to late fall; spider mites can halt flowering. Remove dead flowers; prune in spring to improve shape. Cultivars include: 'Abbotswood' (large white flowers; blue-green foliage), 'Coronation Triumph' (bright yellow, star-like flowers; gray-green foliage. One of the best), Dakota Goldrush (compact; gold-yellow flowers), Dakota Sunspot (compact with a finer texture; bright yellow flowers), 'Gold Drop' (small, golden yellow flowers; fern-like foliage), 'Goldfinger' (large bright yellow flowers; coarse foliage), `Gold Star' (large, yellow gold flowers; compact plant), 'Jackmanii' (large bright yellow flowers; vigorous with coarse dark green foliage), `McKay's White' (soft green foliage; white flowers), `Pink Beauty' (clear often semi-double flowers; very floriferous), `Snowbird' (semi-double white flowers; may be best white), and `Yellow Gem' (low spreading with gray hairy lobed leaves; bright yellow flowers).
Bumalda Spirea-Medium small shrubs; 2-3" flower clusters. Flowers on new growth; heavy spring pruning is advised. Freeze back is normal since it is a subshrub; don't like dry exposed areas. Iron chlorosis can be a problem. Cultivars include: 'Anthony Waterer' (deep rose pink flowers), 'Crispa' (rose-pink flowers; deeply toothed and wavy margined leaves), `Dart's Red' (deep red flowers fading to rosy pink; branch sport of `Anthony Waterer'), 'Froebels' (deep pink flowers; hardiest), 'Goldflame' (fading pink flowers; foliage mottled with red, copper and orange in spring and again in fall), 'Goldmound' (pink flowers; yellow to yellow-green color), `Gumball' (compact selection of `Froebels'), `Limemound' (lime green leaves; deep pink flowers).
Japanese White Spirea- Small shrub, 12-18", upright branching; 2" long leaves with clusters of white flowers in mid summer. Blooms on new growth; cut back in the spring. Fritschiana Spirea (compact, 2-3', mounded shrub; dark green leaves and flat top clusters of white flowers).
Japanese Spirea-Good cultivars include: Dakota Goldcharm (compact dwarf, yellowish foliage and pink flowers), Daphne (similar to `Little Princess' but less vigorous and more susceptible to iron chlorosis), `Little Princess' (small dark green leaves with red tips; rose-pink flowers. Compact mound shape; good fall color), Golden Princess (larger in size; shoots emerge reddish-bronze and mature to a yellowish green; pink flowers), `Magic Carpet' (reddish bronze in spring and fall; deep pink flowers), `Neon Flash' (more vigorous and larger; bright red flowers. New leaves have a tinge of purple; maturing to green), `Norman' (compact growth; rosy pink flowers; purple to red fall color), `Shirobana' (deep green leaves; rose, pink and white flowers on same plant).
Snowmound Spirea-Small dull, blue green leaves and 2-4' tall; early clusters of white flowers, not always densely produced. Twig dieback and freeze back commonly occur. `Halward's Silver' (more compact and dense; slightly hardier). `June Bride' (new cultivar).
Gro-Low Sumac-Dense compact shrub with wide spreading habit; semi-glossy foliage. Aromatic small yellow flowers; red hairy fruits. Female plant. Red fall color; drought tolerant. Hardy.
Dwarf Viburnum-Compact mounded shrub with medium coarse foliage; seldom flowers or fruits. Severe leafspot problem; resistant to aphids. Shade tolerant; doesn't like wet poorly drained soil.
Yucca-Desert like plant. Narrow, spiny spike-like gray-green leaves; showy greenish white flowers on tall stalk. Hot dry sites; keep kids away. Accent plant; use in rock gardens.
Azalea-Glossy green leaves and showy colorful flowers. Prefers cool moist well drained acidic soil and partial shade; plant into peat and use acid fertilizer. Borderline hardiness. Mollis Hybrid (suffers winter damage; flower buds not as hardy as `Northern Lights'), `Lights' series includes: `Golden Lights' (yellow fragrant flowers), `Northern Hi-lights' (creamy white with yellow upper lips), `Northern Lights' (most reliable; rosy-pink flowers), `Orchid Lights' (bushy semi-dwarf; lilac color), `Rosy Lights' (Fragrant dark rosy-pink), `White Lights' (large fragrant white blooms with yellow center), PJM Rhododendron- (hardy but succumbs quickly to root rot in heavy poorly drained sites; plant in slightly raised bed. Lavender flowers and dark green leaves; evergreen. Better bloom if protected from winter sun). Haaga Rhododendron is a new introduction from Finland; has evergreen foliage, an upright growth habit and dark pink flowers. Borderline in hardiness; trial planting.
Korean Barberry-Leggy
with questionable foliage quality and coarse growth habit; best grown in masses. Small
yellow flowers and showy red fruit clusters; good red fall color. Emerald Carousel
Barberry- Growth habit of the Japanese Barberry and 4-5' high; hardiness, flowering
and fruiting of Korean Barberry. Good red fall color.
Dwarf Burning Bush-(Dwarf Winged Euonymus)-More compact, finer textured, and lower growing than Winged Euonymus; frequent severe winter dieback. Good fall color. Not recommended.
Bailey Compact American Cranberrybush (Compact) has an upright globose dense growth habit; red growing tips. Clusters of white flowers and red drupes; very shy fruiter. Good in semi-shaded areas; likes moist soil. Slow growing; excellent reddish-orange fall color. Mite problem; leaves curl with a white fuzzy growth, eventually turning brown. `Alfredo' (denser and slightly more broad; fruits quicker; excellent fall color). Compact European Cranberrybush-Very dense. More spreading, fruits earlier and heavier than American cultivars. Single white flowers; highly unpalatable red fruits. Poor fall color. Dogwood Borers and particularly Snowball Aphids, are a problem.
Alpine Currant-Upright, 4-6', compact shrub with dull dense dark green foliage; fine textured. Shade tolerant but mildew can be a severe problem; mites. `Green Mound' (denser, smaller and very compact). `Schmidt' is a compact form; slightly smaller than `Green Mound'. Dakota Gooseberry-Dense, 4', hardy shrub with semi-glossy foliage; scattered thorns and purple fall color. May be defoliated by imported currant worm. Golden Currant has fragrant yellow flowers, 4-6', and very susceptible to premature defoliation.
Dwarf Honeysuckles-Aphid resistant; medium textured. Yellowish-white flowers; deep red fruits. `Emerald Mound' (mound shaped; brighter green foliage than `Clavey's Dwarf' and `Miniglobe'. May freeze back quite severely), `Miniglobe' (superior to `Clavey's Dwarf' in form, compactness and foliar color; mound shaped and hardy). `Sweetberry' has dull foliage, yellowish-white flowers, blue edible berries and good density.
Hydrangea (Snowhill)-Many stemmed with large leaves and coarse texture; flat-topped white flowers. North site out of strong wind; high moisture requirement. Cut back at least 1/3 in the spring; flowers on new growth. Chlorosis can be a problem. `Annabelle' (very large infertile, rounded masses of flowers; more upright flower stems. Best). PeeGee Hydrangea-Upright leggy shrub with 2 to 5 thick stems. Conical flower heads with almost all sterile florets in late summer; take on a pink cast as they age. Prefers good moisture and semi-shade. Chlorosis can be a problem. Partially cut back laterals in spring to get larger blooms. Angel's Blush Hydrangea is a panicle selection with flowers turning from white to pink to dark pink by seasons end. `Pink Elf' is a selection of Bigleaf Hydrangea; compact growth habit with pink flowers.
Dwarf Korean Lilac (Palibin Dwarf)- Slow growing mound shaped shrub with small rounded, wavy leaves; lavender flowers in early June with a second light bloom later. Fade quicker than `Miss Kim'; blooms at a young age. Full sun and good drainage. Bronzy-purple fall color; doesn't sucker. `Tinkerbelle' is a Neal Holland introduction. Its growth habit and flowering time are similar to Dwarf Korean; flowers are a deeper pink in color.
Hardy Shrub Roses-Single, semi-double or double flowers. Hardy but some may freeze back. Some sucker; iron chlorosis can be a problem. Plant in full sun for best bloom, stronger stems and less disease. Cultivars include: `Adelaide Hoodless' (3-4'; glossy foliage. Large clusters of semi-double, scarlet, recurrent flowers; may partially freeze back; Vigorous but has a Blackspot problem), `Bonica' (may freeze to ground level or totally freeze out; everblooming), `Champlain' (3'; tend to die back to crown each winter. Everblooming, double, bright red flowers; disease resistant), `Cuthbert Grant' (2-3'; recurrent, semi-double, dark red flowers. Lacks vigor; dies back each winter), `Hansa' (5-6'; Rugosa rose. Semi-double, very fragrant rose colored flowers; recurrent bloom. Large orange-red hips; leggy. Galls on stems), `Henry Kelsey' (best climber; clusters of double, recurrent, red flowers), `Hope for Humanity' (1 1/2- 2'; double, red, recurrent flowers), `J. P. Connell (3-5'; recurrent, double, pale yellow flowers. Dies back in winter), `Morden Blush' (2 1/2'; ivory white with a pinkish blush; recurrent bloom. Fairly tolerant of hot dry conditions; may die back in the winter), `Morden Centennial' (4-6'; may freeze back. Double, pink, recurrent flowers; good mildew resistance), `Morden Fireglow' (1 1/2- 2'; double, scarlet-red, recurrent flowers), `Morden Ruby' (2-3 1/2'; double, deep rose, recurrent blooms), `Prairie Joy' (5'; double, pink, non-recurrent flowers. Very attractive foliage; good disease resistance), `The Hunter' (4'; recurrent, double, red flowers; dies back each winter), `William Baffin' (recurrent, double, pink climber; flowers in clusters; very vigorous climber), and `Winnipeg Parks' (2'; semi-double, rose-red, recurrent flowers. May freeze back in the winter; some disease resistance).
Threelobed Spirea-Upright
spreading shrub with pendulous branches (4-5'); denser and not leggy like `Van Houtte'.
Self facing shrub. Single white flowers; late May. Blooms on old wood; don't prune in
spring. Best white flowering spirea; hardy. `Fairy Queen' and `Swan
Lake' (smaller and more compact; more self-facing). Snowhite
Spirea-Vigorous medium sized shrub; light pale green leaves. Hardy.
Weigela-Coarse rough hairy leaves; dull gray brown twigs. Funnel shaped flowers in spring. Often freezes back; blooms on new growth. Borderline hardiness. Cultivars include: `Java Red' (pale pink flowers; deep green foliage flushed with red), `Minuet' (compact rounded form; purple tint on leaves; red-lilac flower with yellow throat. One of the hardiest dwarfs), `Polka' (2-3'; pink flower with yellow throat; long bloom period), `Red Prince' (upright habit reaching 3-5'; best to try. Deep red flower color which doesn't fade; may rebloom ).
Buffaloberry-Grayish-green leaves and spiny branches; spreads by suckers forming thickets. Small orange-red fruits; tart but edible. Drought and alkaline tolerant; very hardy. Good for wildlife plantings.
Nanking Cherry-Upright spreading shrub; medium texture. Small pinkish-white flowers; bright red tart edible fruits. Bird love fruits. Rabbits can be a problem. Need two plants for pollination. Often short lived.
Black Chokeberry-Medium
shrub with glossy dark green holly-like leaves and white flowers; suckers. Large clusters
of purplish-black fruits; attracts birds. Good red fall
color; hardy but not highly drought tolerant. Glossy Black , `Autumn Magic'
and `Viking' (not fully evaluated here).
Hedge Cotoneaster (Peking)-Very attractive dark glossy green leaves and bluish-black fruits; good red-orange fall color. Don't use as a hedge because of Fireblight; other problems include: Oystershell Scale, Leaf Crumpler, Pear slugs. Chlorosis may occur in alkaline soil sites.
Isanti Dogwood-Good
red twig color; dense, compact and slow growing. White flowers and white fruits. Tolerates
poorly drained soil; becomes large with age. Scales and leaf spot can be a problem. Gray Dogwood has a large number of showy white
flowers and white fruits on red stems; gray bark. Wide spreading habit with light green
leaves and purple fall color.
Variegated Dogwood-Green
leaves irregularly edged with white; dark red-purple bark. Likes high moisture; cut back
every few years to rejuvenate. Ivory Halo- (finer textured, fuller, better twig
color and more compact). Mottled (`Gouchaultii')
is similar to Variegated with yellow and rose leaf margin; broader shape. Prairie
Fire Golden Dogwood is a Canadian introduction with golden leaves and red twigs.
Yellowtwig Dogwood-Bright
yellow-green twigs and young branches; lose color with
age. Cut back to rejuvenate; likes moisture. Grow on north or east for best twig color.
Susceptible to winter burn or sunscald; needs winter shade. Scales and canker can be a
problem. `Bud's Yellow' (appears to be more resistant to dieback and canker). `Silver and
Gold' (yellow stems with creamy-margined, variegated leaves).
Forsythia-Open upright
growth habit; yellow flowers appear before leaves.
Spring frost may damage flower buds. Don't like wet areas. Cultivars which are more
reliable flowering, hardier and very similar include: `Meadowlark' (8-11';denser growth
habit) and `Northern Gold' (smaller in size).
Miss Kim Lilac-More
upright and larger, more pointed, wavy leaves than Palibin Dwarf (Dwarf Korean) Lilac;
also larger in size, more fragrant and better quality light lavender blooms. Self facing;
flowers fade. Doesn't sucker; purplish bronze fall color.
Slow growing but capable of getting large; retains density.
Galahad Mockorange-Dark
green leathery foliage; fairly compact and dense for a
mockorange. Very showy white single fragrant flowers;
self facing. Leafspot may cause severe injury. Best of the Mockoranges. `Buckley's Quill'
(fragrant, double white flowers; quill-like flower petals). `Snow Goose' (fragrant, double
white flowers). `Blizzard' has clusters of single white flowers; fragrant. Has upright
growth habit; hardy.
Dwarf Ninebark- Fine textured and fairly dense, but tends to open with age. Slow growing; white flowers. Winter dieback may occur during drought conditions. Tolerates partial shade; chlorosis may occur in alkaline soil. `Snowfall' (more compact green leafed form of Common Ninebark with larger, more showy flowers; larger and coarser than Dwarf). Yellow or golden-leaved cultivars, which tend to fade in summer, include: Golden Ninebark has best color in full sun. `Darts Gold' (slightly more compact). `Nugget' (slower growing; dense and not as coarse). `Diablo' (Purple-leaved cultivar).
Double Flowering Plum (Rose Tree of China)-Early double pink blooms; medium textured foliage. Use plants on own roots; full sun for best flowering. Fairly good fall color. Hardiest and best flowering plum.
Sandcherry (Prunus cistena)-Purple-red foliage and small pink flowers. Upright open
plants; tends to die out in center with age. May winter kill in exposed areas; tends to be
short lived. Tip dieback is common; regular pruning is needed. Don't use in hedges. Iron
chlorosis can develop; color accent plant.
Ash Leaf Spirea (Ural False-Spirea)-Coarse with upright
stems; suckers. Early to leaf in spring; stem tops naturally die back. Foliage similar to
Mt. Ash. Terminal large clusters of white flowers fading
to brown; panicles must be removed before spring. Tolerates shade; poor growing
conditions. Questionable landscape value.
Van houtte Spirea-Arching
branches with clusters of white flowers; don't prune in
spring. Heavy snow may break down branches. Prefers above average moisture; iron chlorosis
and rabbits can be a problem. May become leggy and require rejuvenation. Over used. `Renaissance' (more disease resistant foliage).
Dwarf Blue Leaf Arctic Willow-Deep purple to brown stems; slender leaves and very fine, bluish foliage. Subject to summer and winter desiccation dieback. Very susceptible to drought; good for wet areas. Chlorosis can be a problem; don't use for hedging. Compact Purple Willow (Slender Purple Osier Willow) is not as fine textured. Larger; does better here. Blue Fox Willow-medium sized, upright globe shaped shrub; medium texture. Blue-gray foliage. Questionable value; has not done well locally. Goat Willow (French Pussy Willow) is very large but not hardy; terrible winter dieback. Daphne Willow is a good substitute; large showy catkins. Japanese Fantail Willow is very large with twisted, distorted branches; male clone with 1" catkins along purplish stems. Hardiness ?? `Hakuro Nishiki' has a rounded shape with green leaves splashed with white and pink (spring). Best in partial shade; hardiness is questionable. Polar Bear Willow has rounded leaves; very hardy.
Arrowwood Viburnum-Vigorous upright coarse shrub; glossy dark green leaves. Clusters of small white flowers and shinny bluish-black fruits; good bird food. Partial shade; likes good moisture. Red to yellow fall color; does poorly in droughty or alkaline sites. Chicago Lustre (very glossy foliage; winter hardy in NDSU trials). Autumn Jazz and Northern Burgundy (not adequately tested here).
Common Caragana (Siberian Peashrub)-Large fine textured shrub with a coarse growth habit; yellow pea-like flowers. Leggy unless pruned when young; drought and alkaline tolerant. Foliage darkens and becomes duller as season progresses; leafspot and/or insects cause early leaf drop. Leafhoppers, Mites and Blister Beetles. Rarely recommended for ornamental planting. Following cultivars can be grafted onto Common Peashrub but suckering occurs: `Pendula' (weeping form), `Walker' (very fine leafed; weeping form; sprawling shrub). Russian Peashrub-bushier, more compact and darker green leaves but it suckers. More resistant to insects and disease.
American Cranberrybush Viburnum-Upright growing shrub for sun or partial shade; flat clusters of white flowers and red fruits. Good for jelly or birds. Excellent red-orange fall colors. Most Viburnums don't perform well in dry, highly stressful sites. Good resistance to Honeysuckle Aphid. `Wentworth' (larger fruits). European Cranberrybush Viburnum-similar in size and shape with smaller clusters of red fruits; highly unpalatable. Poor fall color; serious Snowball Aphid problem. `Roseum' (Snowball)-Large, fully round clusters of showy white sterile flowers; no fruits. Severe Snowball Aphid problem. Poor fall color; likes moisture.
Sargent Cranberry-slightly larger shrub; larger flowers and large red fruits. Yellowish-red fall color; quite resistant to aphids. `Onondaga' (purplish tinged leaves, few fruits and red fall color; smaller).
Pagoda Dogwood-Large shrub/small tree which produces branches in irregular layers; oriental look. Alternate leaves, pale yellow flowers and blue-black fruits. Slower growing than other dogwoods. Drought causes dieback; likes moist, cool (mulched) soils that are neutral to acidic. Not well adapted for our area.
Redosier Dogwood-Clusters of small white flowers and white berries; horizontal stems layer. Coarser texture, broader and has duller red twigs than Siberian Dogwood. Leggy; need to cut back every few years to keep good bark color. Fall color in full sun. Likes moisture; leaf spot and scales can be a problem. `Baileyi' (larger, more upright branched and has duller brownish-red bark than Redosier Dogwood; light bluish fruits; likes moisture; non suckering). `Cardinal' (brighter twig color; rank, open and poor fall color).
Siberian Dogwood-More upright growing shrub with brighter red twig color; light bluish white fruits. Needs to be cut back every few years; young twigs have best color. Slower spreading; prefers cool moist soil conditions. Produces light bluish fruits. Superior to Redosier, Bailey, and Cardinal. `Coral Beauty' (brilliant red twig color but very susceptible to leafspot and aphids which reduces its usefulness. `Siberian Pearls' has good red stem color; white flowers followed by white fruits that age to blue.
American Elder -Coarse open growth; tends to sucker. Needs considerable pruning and rejuvenation if used in landscape. Fast growing with large clusters of white flowers; edible purple-black fruits. Needs adequate moisture or stems dieback severely. Landscape use doubtful. `Adams' (large clusters of large blue-black berries). `York' is larger; fruit matures earlier. Golden Elder-Yellow-green foliage; full sun for best color. Sometimes used for accent. European Red Elder (highly susceptible to wilt) `Golden Locks' has golden finely dissected leaves. `Guincho Purple' has purple leaves. `Madonna' (leaves are bordered with a golden yellow margin)
Winged Euonymus-Large
upright shrub with coarse textured foliage and pinkish
colored fruits; twigs and branches winged with four
corky ridges. Fall color best in full sun. Nordine
Winged Euonymus (Korean Strain)-Smaller, denser, and more fruitful; branches closer to
ground. Scarlet-red fall color. Best because it is definitely more winter hardy.
Arnold Red Honeysuckle-Upright growing with pale green leaves, rose-pink flowers and red fruits; become open and leggy if not pruned. Aphid resistant. `Honeyrose' (aphid resistant; rose-pink flowers and red fruits. Better plant habit and bloom than Arnold Red).
Juneberry (Saskatoon Serviceberry)-Upright spreading large shrub/small tree which suckers. Early white flowers; dark blue edible fruits which attract birds. Yellow fall color. Difficult to propagate except by sucker shoots. Cultivars include: `Honeywood' (flowers early; large fruits and berry clusters), `Northline' (high yielding with large fleshy, full flavored, sweet fruits; upright growing, slightly spreading and vigorous), `Regent' (compact growing with excellent foliage; poor fruit yield), `Smokey' (very sweet, mild flavored quality, large fruits), and `Thiessen' (low yielding; lack full flavor).
Chinese Lilac
(Persian) (Rouen)-Medium fine textured foliage, compact growth and non suckering;
large lavender-pink or white fragrant flower panicles. Late May-early June; heavy bloomer.
Prune just after flowering; lilacs are slow to bloom. Like full sun and well drained soil;
very hardy. Best lilac for borders, hedges, masses, and screens. High recommendation.
`Saugeana' (lilac red flower color).
Common (French Hybrid) Lilac-Large upright shrub with medium texture; leathery foliage. Large fragrant lilac colored flower panicles; suckers badly. Tend to be leggy; prune just after flowering. Likes full sun and well drained soil; no fall color. Lilac Borers can be a problem. Cultivars may be single or double flowering; many don't sucker: `Charles Joly' (double magenta; very fragrant), `Ellen Willmott' (double white), `Little Boy Blue' (much smaller; single blue), `Ludwig Spaeth' (single purple), `Mme. Lemoine' (double white), `Monge' (single purple), `President Lincoln (single blue; very fragrant),`Sensation' (single purple with white edge), `Wedgewood Blue' (much smaller; single blue).
Hyacinth Flowered Hybrid Lilacs-Broad ovate leaves; fragrant flowers. Bloom before Common Lilac. Very hardy. Cultivars include: `Mount Baker' (single white flowers), `Pocohantas' (single reddish-purple flowers), `Sister Justina' (single white flowers). Korean Early Lilac-Lavender flower color; thick leathery leaves often develops red-purplish fall color. One of the parents of Hyacinth Flowered Hybrids.
Preston Hybrid Lilac -Ruffled long narrow leaves; blooms a few weeks after other lilacs. Flowers tend to fade rapidly; fragrance varies. Don't sucker; hardy. Cultivars include: `James McFarlane' (single pink flowers), `Minuet' (light purple flowers; dark green foliage. Slower growing; one of the best), `Miss Canada' (pink flowers; slower to fade. One of the best; fragrant). Late Lilac -Large coarsely veined leaves; showy dark purple buds fade rapidly to pink when opening. One of parents of Preston Hybrids.
Compact Amur Maple (Bailey's Compact)-Dense, compact mounded to globe form of the Amur Maple. Slow growing but will eventually get large; scarlet-red fall color. `Emerald Elf' (very slow growing; less globe-like, more uneven form).
Golden Mockorange-Yellow to yellow-green foliage; best in full sun. Color fades in the summer; margins brown in hot weather. Becomes tall and leggy without pruning. Accent plant; don't overuse.
Virginal Mockorange-
Upright, tall, leggy shrub of medium-coarse texture and open habit; bare at the bottom.
Poor quality foliage. Only value is large fragrant, white semi-double flowers. Quite hardy. Overused. `Minnesota Snowflake' (slightly less leggy; double flowers
and more floriferous.
Nannyberry Viburnum- Medium coarse-textured, semi-glossy leaves and small creamy-white flowers. Clusters of oval drupes that ripen to black; edible but mostly seeds. Sun to partial shade; withstands drought and alkaline soil fairly well. Purplish-red fall color; native. Can be pruned to form a small tree.
Smooth Sumac-Native
and hardy. Coarse growth habit; suckers will produce a thicket if not controlled. Large,
glossy, pinnate leaves; smooth branches. Beautiful
purplish red fall color; velvety deep red fruits. Fair
drought tolerance. Separate sexes; females have seeds. Cutleaf
(similar with finely divided leaves; less vigorous. May have some winter dieback).
`Morden' (smaller; slower growing; bright red seed heads).
Tamarisk-Tall leggy shrub with scale-like foliage; large clusters of tiny pink flowers (August). Does well in sterile sandy soils; also saline soil. Likes full sun; flowers on new growth. Stems may freeze back in severe winters; Bare root difficult to transplant. Hard to use in landscape; leaf texture doesn't blend well with other plants. `Cheyenne Red' and `Summerglow' (deeper pink flowers).
Wayfaring-tree Viburnum-Upright shrub with wrinkled coarse textured foliage; small white flowers and red fruits ripening to black. Birds like fruit. Retains leaves to late Nov. Dieback may occur if drought stressed. `Mohican' (more compact, denser, and a little smaller; thick dark green foliage. Fruits maintain red color for longer time before turning black. Likes a little extra water). Emerald Triumph Viburnum is similar to `Mohican' but has glossier foliage; more compact rounded growth habit.
Columnar Buckthorn-Columnar
growth habit; glossy green foliage and red berries
turning black. Thornless; high moisture needs. May have some winter dieback due to drought
stress. Cankers get into winter injury areas; borderline in hardiness. Not recommended for
use in hedges or as screen. `Tallhedge' is essentially
identical. Fernleaf (upright spreading form with very narrow fine textured leaves).
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Here is my dad (mom, older bro Rick, and me) at the beach in South Carolina in the 1970s (check out those shaggy hairstyles on everyone but dad!!!!):
And here we are at my wedding in Hilton Head, South Carolina:
As I shared in my love letter to my mom recently,
(you can read that blog posting here:) http://cottagebluedesigns.blogspot.com/2013/06/a-love-letter-to-my-mom.html
perhaps I was especially close to both of my parents growing up because we moved often (I counted 9 moves by the time I went to college) so I needed to rely on my family more than some kids might.
What I Learned From My Dad
I learned a lot of great character traits from my dad over the years. I wanted to share some of them with you today. I love my dad very much.
Here we go. ......
1. Passion
My dad is a passionate person. Whether it's about his career, golf, his beloved college (The Citadel) or watching sports (the Nationals and the Redskins), he fills his bucket with his passions. He is aware of what his passions are and makes time in his life to enjoy his passions. One of his past passions that he shared with me was running. When I lived at home for a couple of years after college (working as a nanny and attending graduate school), I started running around local lakes with my dad. This was a passion we could share together. I think it's very important to know what you're really passionate about and take time in your daily/weekly life to focus on your passions. Perhaps because I was single until I was 35 years old, I had a lot of time to be with myself and figure out my passions. I still love to run around a lake outside. I also love to read (another of my dad's passions too), craft/decorate, and listen to music. I thank my dad for being a great example of someone following his passions. I hope to support my own children in following their passions. Currently, my daughter is passionate about music and dancing. My son is passionate about riding his bike. Thanks for being a terrific role model who is passionate, dad!
2. Always Supportive
My dad is a rock. He is one of the most solid, stable people I know. He's the guy you want around in times of crisis. There are two times of crisis I can remember when my dad was there for me that I want to share with you.
First, when I was a freshmen in college my parents lived in Germany and I attended Elon University in North Carolina, America. The first opportunity that I got to go home to see my parents was for the Christmas holiday. As you can imagine, I was super homesick by that time of year and couldn't wait to see my parents and spend the holidays with them. The night before I was to board a plane and fly home, I realized that I did not have my passport. After calling my dad in Germany, we realized that he had inadvertently taken my passport back to Germany with him after dropping me off at college back in August (see, he was always taking care of things). I asked him what I should do. He very calmly said, "Don't worry about it. Just explain to the airline in the morning what happened. You'll get home." Well, honestly, since my dad was so calm and solid, I wasn't worried. Well, the rest of the story DID NOT go so smoothly. Let's just say that maybe the airline suspected that I was a terrorist, I don't honestly know. But, I do know, they were not letting me on that flight to Germany. After quietly walking into a bathroom stall at the airport and falling apart for a few minutes, I pulled myself together and called my brother COLLECT (this was the end of my first semester of college....I had spent all of my money! and this was before the time of cell phones AND credit cards! can you even imagine such a time?!!!!) at his college in South Carolina. I can't believe my brother was actually there and answered the phone...but we know sometimes that is how the universe works when we need it too. Anyway, I told my brother of my problem (stranded at an airport with no money and no one around that I knew and no way to get home for the holidays). My brother took down the phone number of the phone booth that I was calling from in the airport and promised to call my dad. I sat and waited by the phone. Many minutes later another phone from a different phone booth rang (either my brother wrote the number down incorrectly or my dad had copied it down wrong) where a taxi driver I had befriended answered it. My dad said, "Do you see a young woman who has been crying around there?" The taxi driver handed the phone to me. My dad calmly told me not to worry, help was on the way. A few minutes later, one of my dad's good friends arrived at the airport with his son to help me. My dad's friend went to the airline workers and must have worked some magic because I got on that flight home to Germany for the holidays. When my plane landed in Germany, my name was called over the plane intercom to come forward first. I was escorted off of the plane. I can honestly tell you when I walked down the airport corridor and saw my dad, I cried some very messy, happy tears. A lot of them!
Second story of how my dad is supportive. During my late twenties, one of my best friend's had her girlfriends travel to Maine with her to celebrate her bachelorette weekend (fishing, boating, eating lobster, relaxing, game playing, bonding...it was great!). After flying back home and dropping off one of my friends from the flight, my car broke down on the side of the highway around midnight. This time I did have a cell phone and you know who the first person I called was....DAD. He didn't hesitate. Even though he had to go to work early the next morning, he drove to where my car was parked along the side of the road, and sat in the car with me to keep me company while we waited for the tow truck. That's my dad. You call. He comes. No problem.
There are many, many, many (so many!) more stories similar to these two. It's amazing how many times in my life my dad has been there for me. And he's been there for other people in his life too. What a great trait to have. I hope that I can try to be such a solid, stable, and supportive person to my family and friends. Thanks for EVERYTHING dad.
3. Hard Working
My dad is a passionate, hard working man. I have never in my life heard my dad complain about going to work. I am sure there were days when maybe he was tired or not feeling up to it but he didn't show it. He always was and continues to be passionate about his work. My dad taught me how awesome it is to find work that you are passionate about and want to do. I feel so blessed that I've been able to find my work niche in life that I whole heartedly enjoy. I wish that for my children as well, to find work that they are passionate about and that fills their bucket.
More pictures of my awesome dad-
I love you dad! Thanks for all of your guidance, support, and love!
Your almost birthday twin-
Your Little Angle (inside joke!)-


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Pros: The project news feeds are pretty powerful. It's great for bigger consulting projects, managing project interviews, providing project history to new team members to get them up to speed, and sharing information with clients.
Cons: Would be great to have it in email clients beyond gmail - Outlook for example
Overall: Great project management software that hits that sweet spot between having the features I need and ease of use.
Excellent Project Mgmt Tool - Integrates nicely with email
Likely Extremely
Comments: I usually don't like project management tools, but this one is integrating in the right way with email. It STARTS with the email and you can easily add attachments. There are some bugs initially but once I spoke with their customer support, they were right on top of finishing everything
In general, if you've been disappointed with all of the project management things that don't quite cut it because they separate out email and all your sources, you don't need to care any further!


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Keiron Cunningham has leaped to the defence of his skipper Jon Wilkin after he spurned a golden chance to help Saints snatch a last-gasp victory at Hull FC on Friday night.
The Humberside-born skipper, operating in the role of scrum half for the first time this season, appeared to be in a favourable position on the last tackle to set up a 79th minute try when the hosts were clinging on to a precarious 18-14 advantage.
But with options available, Wilkin elected to deliver a grubber kick which went horribly wrong.
And then, just to add salt to the wound, the Airlie Birds swept down to the other end of the field to add a converted try to give a false-looking final score line.
Cunningham said: "People have been cynical and quite hard on Wilko following that incident but I thought he had a great game. He organised things and did a lot of good stuff.
"There was a little bit of anxiety about the kick but what pleased me was the fact that at the time we still believed we could have won the game."
People have been cynical and quite hard on Wilko following that incident but I thought he had a great game. He organised things and did a lot of good stuffSaints head coach Keiron Cunningham
Even though he wasn't a spectator at the game, former Great Britain international and Rugby League and League Express columnist Garry Schofield added his two penn'orth.
He said: "I received a text from a journalist which said Wilkin had blow the game with the worst kick in history."