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The researchers place a bright red electrode cap on my head, then measure the distance from the bridge of my nose to the first electrode. They squirt electrode gel through the holes in the cap and poke the gel through my thick hair to my scalp. I look at a big screen that displays a matrix of letters, numbers, and symbols. My first task is to type, The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog, displayed above the matrix. The rows and columns of the matrix flash very quickly in a random pattern. Theresa Vaughan instructs me to count how many times the letter I want flashes.
I stare at the T and do my best to count the flashes. Got it! Miraculously, the letter T appears. Now the H. I concentrate and count. Darn, got the letter below. Oh well, on to the E. By the time I get to jumps, I am in a Zen-like state and making few errors. At the other end of my dining room table, the researchers are watching my brain waves and adjusting the parameters used to identify the character selected.
It sounds like a scene from Star Wars, but it's real. I was using a research prototype called the brain-computer interface, so-called because it uses electrical signals recorded from the brain that are sent to an amplifier and processed by a computer to enable people to communicate. For people with no voluntary movement-such as those with spinal cord injuries, stroke, or (like me) with advanced amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)-brain-computer interface systems offer the promise to release them from their locked-in state and allow them to communicate. (See page 12 for a review of The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, a new film about locked-in syndrome.)
It works as follows. Each letter is highlighted in a random but known pattern.
When people pay attention to a particular letter, such as by counting how many times it flashes, certain components of their brain-waves will then react whenever that letter flashes. The amplitude of one or more brain-wave components is matched with the flashing letters. The one with the highest amplitude is selected and displayed on the screen.
Theparticularbrain-computerinterface I was using is based on a brain response called P300. Its use in brain-computer interfaces was pioneered by Emanuel Don-chin of the University of South Florida in the 1980s. The P300 response occurs about 300 milliseconds after a person has seen something significant. In this case, it was the letter I wanted. The P300 response is involuntary, but most people get better at controlling its amplitude with practice.
I did about 45 minutes more of copy spelling while the researchers from the Wadsworth Center in Albany-Theresa Vaughan, Eric Sellers, Ph.D., and Dennis McFarland, Ph.D.- adjusted parameters. Then I was ready to type on my own. I like to write poetry, so one of the first things I typed was a two-line rhyme:
I'm typing with my mind-
What a wonderful find.
It was much slower than the scanning keyboard I normally use (See Talking Technology, July/Aug 2007), but since it required no movement, it wasn't tiring. On the first of five visits, I used the system for five hours. I expect my own five hours. I expect my own system this fall. You can be sure when I become unable to use my onscreen scanning keyboard, I will use it full time.
There are about 100 groups working on brain-computer interface systems worldwide, according to Vaughan. But the Wadsworth Center and a group at the University of Tuebingen in Germany that works with the Wadsworth Center are the only groups with systems advanced enough to allow home users to participate. The first user for the Wadsworth system was Scott Mackler, M.D., Ph.D., a scientist at the University of Pennsylvania who has ALS. He started using it in February 2006. I couldn't run my lab without BCI. It was easy to learn, he said in an e-mail written with the Wadsworth brain-computer interface system. Now two more people with ALS in the U.S. and two in Germany are using the system on a daily basis in their homes. Working with Debra Zeitlin, a speech therapist at Helen Hayes Hospital in New York, the Wadsworth team plans to add five more users. The researchers transfer data from the users over the Internet and make visits when necessary.
One of the early research subjects was the late Wayne Wickelgren, Ph.D., a scientist at New York's Columbia University who had ALS. For people whose cognition is still intact although their motor systems are gone or going, I would think it could work extremely well indeed. Some communication is a great deal better than none, says his wife, Norma Graham, Ph.D., professor of psychology at Columbia.
According to Jonathan Wolpaw, M.D., director of the Wadsworth Center brain-computer interface project, some of the practical challenges for a home system are to develop more robust, comfortable, convenient, and cosmetic electrode caps, to substantially reduce the amount of technical support needed for reliable BCI operation in a user's home, and to establish and maintain a viable organization-perhaps a non-profit entity-that can make the home BCI system widely available to those users who need it most.
Indeed, on their first visit to my home, the Wadsworth researchers used a 16channel electrode cap and an amplifier costing thousands of dollars. On a subsequent visit, they tried eight channels and a less expensive amplifier with much poorer results. But that is typical of cutting-edge research.
The BrainGate by Cyberkinetics takes a different approach. An array of 100 tiny electrodes, about the size of a baby aspirin, is implanted on the surface of the motor cortex. The motor cortex is the part of the brain that controls movement. In people with spinal cord injuries, brainstem stroke, or neuromuscular diseases such as ALS, the motor cortex is disconnected from the nerves in the limbs responsible for movement, explains Leigh Hochberg, M.D., Ph.D., of Brown University, the Veterans Health Administration (VA), and Harvard Medical School, one of the principal BrainGate researchers. The patient imagines moving a mouse, for example, and with the aid of computer processing, thoughts are turned into action, such as moving a computer cursor.
The BrainGate senses the neuronal signals from the motor cortex when the patient thinks of moving a limb. The array of electrodes is connected to a pedestal that protrudes above the scalp. The pedestal is connected by cables that go to a computer that interprets the signals from the motor cortex. Cyberkinetics hopes that one day, with the BrainGate and an appropriate device in a limb, patients will be able to bridge the disconnect between motor cortex and peripheral nerves and move their own limbs. Here is a technology that actually enhances our humanity.
▸ BRAINGATE: Two safety and feasibility studies are now being conducted in Boston, Providence, and Chicago. One is for people with motor neuron diseases such as ALS. The other is for people with spinal cord injuries, brainstem stroke, or muscular dystrophy. For more on BrainGate and the clinical trials, visit cyberkineticsinc.com or email email@example.com. In addition to Hochberg, key members of the BrainGate team include John Donoghue, M.D., Michael Black, Ph.D., Arto Nurmikko, Ph.D., and Gerhard Friehs, M.D. The research is funded by divisions of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the VA, and Cyberkinetics Neurotechnology Inc.
▸ WADSWORTH BCI: The Wadsworth Center is part of the New York State Department of Health. Additional funding is provided by divisions of the NIH and private foundations. For more information about the Wadsworth brain-computer interface research, go to bciresearch.org .


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After Ex Machina finished last year, there have not been any more updates from television and comic books writer Brian K. Vaughan, until now. I think we are more than ready to welcome back this acclaimed writer of "Y: The Last Man" and "Runaways" to the comic book world with his announced return of a brand new series, "Saga," at last week's San Diego Comic Con International.
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Image Comics: Dale Keown to Provide Art for ARTIFACTS #13
After disappearing for awhile, artist Dale Keown is ready to hit the comic book art again by penciling the interior of the final issue of Image Comics and Top Cow Productions' ARTIFACTS #13. We already know that the series will have qualified writer Ron Marz and various artists including Jeremy Haun; however with Keown joining the foray, it should bring some fresh air to the final. I really hope so!
Frank Cho to Bring Back 'Liberty Meadows'
Good news is coming for Liberty Meadows' fans; Frank Cho is currently working on issue #38 of Liberty Meadows and it will be out in no time or before the end of the year! This exhilarating news was confirmed by Frank Cho on his personal blog this week, explaining how he got his media rights back from Sony.
Liberty Meadows was originally a newspaper strip, but Cho's vivid creativity with suggestive content was constantly at odds with the editorial standard. In 2001, Cho ended the syndication and moved to Image Comics. Since 2004, Liberty Meadows has been on hiatus.
Image Comics Will Issue Savage Dragon #175 in August
Image Comics is set to release issue #175 of Savage Dragon, a comic series created by Erik Larsen. Since Savage Dragon has become "this weird, crazy-roller coaster ride" over the past several issues, this upcoming installment, a hefty 48-pages, will start a new adventure in space with Dragon's alien race. This could be a landmark issue, but don't tell Larsen.
"People have been wanting to see a Savage Dragon space adventure forever," exclaimed Larsen. "It's him reunited with the alien race that he is from and then we're going up and doing space stuff. For readers, this has been something they've wanted to see for a long, long time. It's a big payoff for those guys."


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This lentil and Parmigiano-Reggiano salad recipe is very healthy and really flavorful. It's a perfect salad to make ahead and serve as a main course for lunch or as a side dish for dinner. Any type of lentil can be used, but green lentils and especially black Beluga lentils have the firmest texture and are less prone to becoming mushy.
I like the salty, nutty flavor of Parmigiano-Reggiano in this lentil salad, but other types of cheese can be used instead. Try Romano, Manchego, goat cheese or feta cheese.
Lentil and Parmigiano-Reggiano Salad Recipe makes four servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
- 1 cup uncooked lentil beans
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp mustard (yellow or dijon)
- 1 Tbsp finely chopped shallot
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- a few grinds of black pepper
- 1/3 cup finely chopped parsley
- 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 1 can artichoke hearts in water (about 5 hearts)
Combine lentils and 4 cups water in a deep pot. Boil with a lid for 30 minutes, until lentils are fairly soft but not mushy. Drain lentils, rinse with cold water, and let cool.
Whisk together olive oil, mustard, shallot, salt and pepper. Mix well into lentils. Add parsley and cheese. Cut the artichoke hearts into halves or quarters and gently mix in. Add more salt and pepper to taste. Serve at room temperature.
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California Department of Education
The California state constitution requires that the state offer not only a free public school system but also to provide a "a general diffusion of knowledge and intelligence being essential to the preservation of the rights and liberties of the people."[1]
School revenues, expenditures and budget
- See also: California state budget
The state of California has a $134.7 billion budget for 2009-2010, according to the proposed budget. Education accounts for approximately $40.7 billion or 30.2% of the total budget. However, those budget figures do not include federal funds, some non-governmental cost funds or reimbursements.[2]
The cost per pupil is $9,863, ranking 23rd in the nation according the Census Bureau 2007-2008 report.[3]
The state was forced to delay $2.9 billion in payments to California school districts in order to fund pension plans and state debt.[4]
The state has approved 15 school bonds and approved 16 new taxes to fund schools since the start of 2010.
Impact of budget woes
- On July 1, 2009, officials announced that the state's budget crisis has forced the state to eliminate summer school for 2009. The announcement was parallel to California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's declaration of a fiscal state of emergency.[5]
- In early July 2009 a plan to help reduce the budget crisis included a 20% cut to school transportation, bringing the total cost of transportation to $496 million. Originally, the governor recommended a cut of $315 million.[6]
- According to reports, in August 2009, the Los Angeles Unified School District announced that they plan to raise property taxes for L.A. homeowners in light of declining tax revenues. The current rate is $123 per $100,000 of assessed value. Officials said that they expect rates to rise about $200 by 2012. The generated funds will be used to pay school bonds and add to the construction fund. Additionally, because the district cannot use new local bonds they are currently considering a parcel tax.[7]
- In 2009 the Los Angeles School District laid off a total of about 2,000 teachers and 750 other employees.[7]
- Oscar De La Hoya Animo Charter High School has not had a permanent home in the past 5 years. In Fall 2009 it was scheduled to move to a permanent $25 million facility but was put on hold because of financial reasons.[7]
- California schools are selling and re-leasing 11 buildings in order to generate $2.3 billion in cash, though the long terms costs of the lease are expected to cost the state $6 billion.[8]
- Funding from Prop 98 declined in 2010 by %6.9 billion.[9]
Possible cost saving solutions
- Increasing class sizes to 24 students could save $6.8 billion[10]
- Over 40 categorical programs could be deregulated and save $4.5 billion
- The LAO has identified 18 categorical programs that could be deregulated and save $7.4 billion
School construction
A Los Angeles Unified School District spent $578 million on a new school.[11] The new school has fine art, public park and a state-of-the-art swimming pool. Two other schools in the LA school district were opened since 2008, costing $377 million and $232 million.[12] The total cost of $1.187 billion.
Personnel salaries
The LA Times and the Hechinger Report to evaluate teacher performance in the school district.[13] The report went against conventional wisdom and reported that teachers with advanced degrees and many years in the classroom are just as effective as new teachers with undergraduate degrees.[14] The report suggest a new standard for evaluating teachers and the success of merit pay systems.[14] The U.S. Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan, has endorsed the LA Times report, one of the first to release information based on teacher performance.[15] But the United Teachers Los Angeles president, A.J. Duffy, has asked teachers and other labor unions to boycott The Times as a result of the project.[16]
- The Rand Corporation has compiled data on teacher salaries for every district and can be searched here. The Sacramento Bee has also compiled data, through 2007-08, into a searchable format and can be found here.
- On July 1, 2009 United States Education Secretary Arne Duncan suggested linking teacher salaries to student performance.[17]
Textbook costs
In an effort to reduce the state's $24 billion budget gap in 2009, Gov. Schwarzenegger announced that by Fall 2010 he intends to make free, open-source digital textbooks available for high school math and science classes. Currently, the state of California spends a total of $350 million on instructional material (i.e., text books, handouts, etc.).
Proponents for Schwarzenegger's proposal argue that the as information changes so can the material that is used in schools, unlike using out-of-date textbooks until you have the funds to order new ones. Digital material would still have to be approved by the state education officials but unlike traditional textbooks, that are on a 6 year cycle between approval checks, they can be checked easier and faster.
However, opponents argue that although it is a nice idea, the problem still remains of students that are unable to afford a home computer. In order to make the program a success, the state of California, they say will have to find a reliable source of revenue to cover the costs of ensuring that there is a sufficient number of computers available.[18]
Role of unions
- In July 2009, United States Education Secretary Arne Duncan challenged members of the National Education Association to stop resisting linking teacher pay with student performance. "It's not enough to focus only on issues like job security, tenure, compensation, and evaluation," he said. "You must become full partners and leaders in education reform. You must be willing to change."[17]
- In June 2009, the California Teachers Association announced that they could not support Gov. Schwarzenegger's plan for digital textbooks in 2010. "It's a nice idea, but it's not going to work," said David Sanchez, president of the California Teachers Association. "Where are you going to get a computer for everybody? How many of these kids actually have computers at home?" Instead, Sanchez said that he would like to see the governor's proposal for increasing funds for education. The union suggested increasing tax revenues to directly support schools.[18]
- Other California unions include: California Federation of Teachers
Role of school boards
The State Board of Education is the governing and policy-making body of the California public schools. The board addresses and sets policy regarding standards, instructional materials and accountability. The state board is comprised of a total of 11 members, all of which are appointed by the governor.[19]
Each public school district is governed by a specific school board and a superintendent. The superintendent may be elected at each gubernatorial election or may be appointed by the county board of education by a majority vote.[20]
Taxpayer-funded lobbying
- See also: California government sector lobbying
Taxpayer-funded lobbyists for state public schools include:
- Association of California School Administrators
- Association of Low Wealth Schools
- California School Boards Association
- Cities, Counties and Schools Partnership
In 2008, the governor launched School Finder, a website that provides access to data reported by California's schools to the California Department of Education. Data available on the website covers state elementary through high schools and includes traditional, alternative, adult education and charter schools. "This vital information, compiled in one easy-to-navigate site, will increase school accountability and transparency, and put power back into the hands of California parents. The facts of achievement for every school in California are now easily accessible – not buried in bureaucracy," said Gov. Schwarzenegger about the launch.[21]
A 2009 study, Leaders and Laggards, conducted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for a Competitive Workplace, Frederick M. Hess of the conservative American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research, and the Center for American Progress, gave California: "F" in academic achievement; "B" in truth in advertising about student proficiency; "A" in rigor of standards; "B" in post-secondary and workforce readiness; "A" in for its teacher workforce policies; "D" in data quality.[22]
Academic performance
Public schools
Since 2006, high school students have been required to pass the high school exit exam. In June 2009, however, California lawmakers called for the suspension of the requirement. Proponents for the suspension argue that with the state's current budget crisis and budget cuts the state cannot expect students to perform as well before the budget cuts, said Assembly Speaker Karen Bass. Under the proposal students would still take the exam, once, but it would not be a graduation requirement. Opponents argue that the proposal will cause the program to lose momentum in the schools and students would lose the motivation to perform well in school in order to receive their high school diplomas.
For the Class of 2008, results showed that 90.2% passed the exam in time for graduation. Additionally results revealed that 80.1% of African-American students, 72.8% of English-language learners and 53.8% of special education students passed the exam.[23]
However, in 2010 only half of California students tested proficient in math or science.[24] According to the report:
" | Statewide, 52 percent of students in grades 2 through 11 tested proficient or advanced in English and 48 percent met those goals in math in the 2010 Standardized Testing and Reporting, or STAR, programs.[25] | " |
A later report showed a 37 percent dropout rate for African American students in 2009, and a 27 percent dropout rate for Hispanic students.[26]
Charter schools
A report by the Stanford University Center for Research on Education Outcomes revealed in June 2009 that charter schools had mixed results.[27] Charter school surpass public schools in in reading but fall behind in math.[28] In light of low-performance reports, the California Charter Schools Association proposed establishing a new evaluation system for charter schools and closing the lowest-performing 1% of the state's charter schools in 2010. "We have, clearly, some of the most successful schools in the nation that are charter schools in Los Angeles and California," Jed Wallace, the associations chief executive officer, said, "but we also have some that are not measuring up."[29]
School choice
School choice options include:
- Charter schools:California has more than 700 charter schools, the most of any state. Nationwide there are approximately 4,000 charter schools.[28] In order to start a charter school, school organizers must first seek approval from a local school district but they can appeal a denial to the county office of education and then to the state.[27]
- Green Dot Public schools: is a group of 17 charter schools in the Los Angeles region, operated by a non-profit organization. Green Dot receives about $8,400 per high school student from the state. Washington, D.C. for example receives $10,376 per high school student. Green Dot was founded in 1999. The organization was developed, particularly, in response to the Los Angeles area's failing schools.[30]
- Public school choice: According to the California Department of Education, beginning in 2002-03, students attending a Title I-funded school that is identified for program improvement, corrective action, or restructuring is given the option of school choice. In other words, students can transfer to alternative public or charter school that is not currently under improvement, corrective action or restructuring. Should the student's original school move out of the improvement category, that students still has the option to stay at the school he transferred to.[31]
- Unsafe school choice: If a school is determined to be "unsafe" because it is "persistently dangerous" or a student becomes the victim of a crime a student is allowed to transfer to another public school.[32]
- Supplemental educational services: If a low-income student attends a school that has been categorized as Title 1 school for 3 or more years, the government will provide supplemental educational services. Services include tutoring, remediation and academic intervention.[33]
State Budget Solutions' Education Study: "Throwing Money At Education Isn't Working"
State Budget Solutions' examined national trends in education from 2009-2011, including state-by-state analysis of education spending, graduation rates, and average ACT scores. The study shows that states that spend the most do not have the highest average ACT test scores, nor do they have the highest average graduation rates. A summary of the study is available here. Download the full report here: Throwing Money At Education Isn't Working.
See National Chart to compare data from all 50 states.
State Spending on Education vs. Academic Performance 2012
State | 2011 Total Spending[34] | 2011 Education Spending[35] | 2011 Percent Education Spending | 2012 Total Spending[36] | 2012 Education Spending[37] | 2012 Percent Education Spending | 2010 Avg. ACT score[38] | 2011 Avg. ACT score[39] | 2012 Avg. ACT score[40] | 2010 Graduation Rate[41] | 2011 Graduation Rate[42] |
California | $422.1 billion | $106.0 billion | 25.1% | $422.1 billion | $108.3 billion | 25.6% | 22.2 | 22.1 | 22.1 | 70.7% | 71.2% |
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Additional reading
- The Los Angeles Times,"School levy failure highlights challenges for big districts," July 2, 2009
- The Los Angeles Times,"Education secretary treads where teachers unions don't want to go," July 3, 2009
- San Jose Mercury News,"Number of school districts on brink of financial trouble, bankruptcy rises," July 1, 2009
- The Los Angeles Times,"State schools chief says budget proposal harmful to students," July 7, 2009
- San Jose Mercury News,"State education leaders decry governor's proposal to suspend Proposition 98," July 7, 2009
- ↑ California Constitution,"Article 9, Section 1," retrieved July 3, 2009
- ↑ California Budget,"Education (K-12)," retrieved July 2, 2009
- ↑ Maine Watchdog, Education Spending Per Child, July 6, 2010
- ↑ LA Times, California to delay payments to schools, counties a month sooner than expected, Aug. 23, 2010
- ↑ The New York Times,"Facing Deficits, Some States Cut Summer School," July 1, 2009
- ↑ The Sacramento Bee,"California budget cuts target school bus service," July 5, 2009
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Los Angeles Times,"Los Angeles school district will sharply raise taxes on property owners," August 15, 2009
- ↑ Cal Watch, LAO Schools DGS On Sale-Leaseback, Nov. 11, 2010
- ↑ California Watch, Schools take biggest hit in budget wars, Dec. 8, 2010
- ↑ Cal Watchdog, NEW: School Cuts Would Mostly Target Fluff, Dec. 17, 2010
- ↑ New Mexico Watchdog, What the #!@& is going on with public school construction?, Aug. 22, 2010
- ↑ Cal Watchdog, NEW: $578 million L.A. school, Aug. 23, 2010
- ↑ LA Times, About grading teachers, Aug. 15, 2010
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 How Effective Are Los Angeles Elementary Teachers and Schools?, Richard Buddin
- ↑ LA Times, U.S. schools chief endorses release of teacher data, Aug. 16, 2010
- ↑ LA Times, What effective teachers can do, Aug. 17, 2010
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 Associated Pres,"Education Secretary Challenges NEA On Teacher Pay," July 2, 2009
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 Christian Science Monitor,"Schwarzenegger leads push for digital textbooks," June 30, 2009
- ↑ California State Board of Education,"State Board of Education," retrieved July 2, 2009
- ↑ California Constitution,"Article 9, Section 3," retrieved July 3, 2009
- ↑ State of California,"Governor Schwarzenegger Launches "School Finder" Web Site for California Parents and Children," July 16, 2008
- ↑ U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute,"California Education Report Card," retrieved November 16, 2009
- ↑ San Jose Mercury News,"Suspend California's high school exit exam, Democrats propose," June 19, 2009
- ↑ The Oakland Tribune, Only about half of California pupils test proficient in math or English, Aug. 16, 2010
- ↑ Cal Watch, Half of Cal kids flunk, Aug. 2010
- ↑ San Francisco Chronicle, Dropout rate for Calif. black students hits 37%, Dec. 8, 2010
- ↑ 27.0 27.1 The Press-Enterprise,"Study: Charter school performance mixed," June 15, 2009
- ↑ 28.0 28.1 Los Angeles Times,"California charter schools stronger in reading than math," June 15, 2009
- ↑ The Los Angeles Times,"Low-performing charter schools in California could close under plan," June 18, 2009
- ↑ The Washington Post,"L.A. Group In Talks to Run D.C. High School," July 2, 2009
- ↑ California Department of Education,"Title I, Part A School Choice," retrieved July 3, 2009
- ↑ U.S. Department of Education,"Unsafe school choice," February 2003
- ↑ U.S. Department of Education,"Supplemental education services," February 2003
- ↑ USGovernmentSpending.com "Alabama Government Spending Chart - Total Spending" Aug. 4, 2012
- ↑ http://www.usgovernmentspending.com/spending_chart_1997_2017ALb_13s1li111mcn_20t USGovernmentSpending.com "Alabama Government Spending Chart - Education Spending"Aug. 4, 2012
- ↑ USGovernmentSpending.com "Alabama Government Spending Chart - Total Spending" Aug. 4, 2012
- ↑ http://www.usgovernmentspending.com/spending_chart_1997_2017ALb_13s1li111mcn_20t USGovernmentSpending.com "Alabama Government Spending Chart - Education Spending"Aug. 4, 2012
- ↑ 2010 ACT National and State Scores "Average Scores by State"
- ↑ [http://www.act.org/newsroom/data/2011/states.html 2011 ACT National and State Scores " Average Scores by State"]
- ↑ [http://www.act.org/newsroom/data/2011/states.html 2011 ACT National and State Scores " Average Scores by State"]
- ↑ National Center for Education Statistics
- ↑ National Center for Education Statistics


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Routinization-Biased Technical Change, Globalization and Labor Market Polarization: Does Theory Fit the Facts?
There is now ample evidence that jobs and wages have been polarizing at the extremes of the skill distribution since the early 90s. Autor, Levy and Murnane (2003) have suggested that this might be due to technology substituting more easily for labor in performing routine rather than non-routine tasks. Other potential explanations include globalization. Active empirical research has now identified important stylized facts. The aim of this paper is to provide a theoretical exploration of alternative potential causes to this labor market polarization, and to identify which, if any, are consistent with the stylized facts.Download Info
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- Jung J. & Mercenier J., 2010. "Routinization-Biased Technical Change, Globalization and Labor Market Polarization: Does Theory Fit the Facts?," Working Papers ERMES 1006, ERMES, University Paris 2.
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FROM the Nigerian presidency came a strong-worded reaction on Thursday to the latest comments attributed to the National Publicity Secretary of Action Congress of Nigeria, Mr. Lai Mohammed, citing what it described as a continued pattern of disrespect for the office and the person of President Goodluck Jonathan which has gone on for too long. "We have observed what is obviously becoming a pastime of the National Publicity Secretary of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), Alhaji Lai Mohammed, in disrespecting not only the Office of the President but also the person of President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan," said a press release made available to media organizations within and outside Nigeria, signed by presidential spokesman Dr. Reuben Abati. The presidency was reacting to a recent press release made in Lagos by Mr. Mohammed, where the latter had addressed the president's remarks at a recent event in which the president had described the opposition parties as "one man shows" and that his party, the Peoples Democratic Party, was the only truly democratic party in Nigeria. On Wednesday, the ACN Publicity Secretary reacted to the president's remarks, asking President Jonathan to "look in the mirror" as the joke was on him. Mr. Mohammed said it was "a cruel irony" that the same president who "single-handedly" jettisoned his party (PDP) constitution to have his way in his choice of candidate for governor of his home state of Bayelsa would label another party as one-man shows. According the ACN scribe, "Saying the PDP is the only truly democratic party and that other parties are one-man shows is a cruel irony, coming shortly after this same President (had) brushed aside the constitution of his party and single-handedly installed the Governor of his state." But Thursday's counter-statement from the presidency took umbrage at Mr. Mohammed's criticism of the president, saying that "the ACN spokesman obviously went overboard in the statement he made on Wednesday, which it saw as full of disparaging words about the President. "Mohammed advised President Jonathan 'to take a long, hard look at himself in the mirror if he truly wants to see the face of a party leader who is fast turning his party into a one-man show,' because the President said his party, the PDP, is the only truly democratic party in Nigeria. The ACN spokesman also accused President Jonathan of failing to "show deep introspection in his public comments," of "rushing to exhibit soap-box mentality," and calling him "a highly partisan and easily excitable President." "We consider this denigration of the Office and Person of the President in the name of opposition politics, as clearly unhealthy politics, and completely tactless. Rejecting Mr. Lai Mohammed's criticism of Mr. Jonathan, the statement described the president as "a humble gentleman who has shown his value at moments of deep crisis as a loyal and thoughtful leader," citing the president's "measured response" of the "constitutional crisis of 2010" as an example of his dignified leadership. The statement described President Jonathan as "a highly experienced, scholarly and non-partisan President" who is inspired more by national interests in all his official duties, which include consecutive visits to opposition strongholds as Ogun and Anambra on important occasions organized by local opposition politicians. "The Office of the President is a national institution that must survive its temporary occupants. Those who seem to be deriving childish excitement from attacking the President, under the guise of playing politics, should refrain from bringing that institution into disrepute," said the statement. In continued: "The time for electioneering campaigns and trying to score cheap political points, by any means possible, must be separated from the time for delivering dividends of democracy. The occupant of the Number One office in the land is father of all and not of one party." "President Jonathan's description of the PDP as the only truly democratic party should be seen as a wake-up call to other political parties, as well as political leaders, to live out their democratic pretensions in the full glare of the public. Is it not public knowledge that some political parties, despite preaching democracy, lack internal democracy and thrive in imposing candidates? Indeed, we have seen a dominant culture whereby wives, children, in-laws and other family members emerge as candidates without credible primaries in the same political parties that the President complained about. "Alhaji Lai Mohammed needs to be reminded that the ACN's culture of throwing abusive and disparaging comments is getting out of control. 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Kateri and Jake: American Indians are joined in sainthood cause
Jake Finkbonner knows what it's like to have kids tease him because of the way he looks, but one of his heroes also grew up being teased.
The 12-year-old boy said Kateri Tekakwitha, who was to become an official saint Oct. 21, was "an inspiration because I remember reading that many of the children in her tribe teased her because of her faith, but she continued to praise God and she made her own rosary."
"One of the things she always tried to do was spread her faith, even though her uncle and aunt didn't really approve of it," he said.
Kateri was raised by her Mohawk father's family after her parents died in a smallpox epidemic; Kateri survived, but with a scarred face and damaged vision.
Jake and his parents — Donny and Elsa — his two little sisters, all four of his grandparents and lots of aunts and uncles traveled to Rome for Kateri's canonization.
The scars left on Jake's face are all that remain of the flesh-eating bacteria that nearly took his life almost seven years ago. The sudden disappearance of the necrotizing fasciitis was recognized by the Vatican as the miracle needed for the canonization of Kateri, who Jake proudly explains "will be the first Native American saint."
Jake's dad, Donny, is a member of the Lummi Nation. The family lives in Sandy Point, Wash., on the Lummi reservation.
Jake was teased a lot, especially when he was younger and was first recovering, but "now I don't really have problems with that," he said.
Jake said he wants to be a plastic surgeon when he grows up so he can help other children; while he believes Kateri interceded to save his life, he also says his doctors "had a big part in my recovery."
Jesuit Father Paolo Molinari, who has spent more than 50 years as Kateri's postulator, promoting her canonization, said miracles are "the confirmation by God of a judgment made by human beings" that the potential saint really is in heaven.
Jake's parents provided Father Molinari with Jake's hospital records and photographs taken by his physicians documenting the boy's condition. The material, including interviews of Jake's doctors conducted by officials of the Archdiocese of Seattle, were turned over to the Vatican Congregation for Saints' Causes.
Father Molinari said, "It's really moving to see the declarations of the doctors who gave an account of what they went through for three weeks — the child really went between life and death, life and death."
The Jesuit said he also was touched by what the Finkbonners' parish priest reported the parents saying: "Father, we've decided to respond like Abraham, and if God wants to take our son, we'll say, 'yes.'"
But the priest told the parents that they could ask God to return their son to them, and he suggested they pray to Blessed Kateri, who died in 1680.
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Can the Cleveland Browns' Josh Gordon Ever Be the Best Receiver in the NFL?
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After so many disappointments during the first four weeks of the 2012 season in regards to wideouts catching the football, Browns supporters finally had something to get excited about during this past Sunday's eventual loss to the New York Giants.
Enter Josh Gordon—the next top receiver in the National Football League.
Gordon is a "project" picked up in the second round of this year's supplemental draft and a receiver who has not played in the college ranks for nearly two seasons because of various off-field troubles. He is a player with special gifts, rare athletic abilities and all the potential in the world.
Sound familiar? Is the above not a nearly identical description of Greg Little's arrival in 2011?
Comparing Greg Little to Josh Gordon
Greg Little (left) and Josh Gordon (right) celebrate following a touchdown last Sunday
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Let's compare. Both Little and Gordon are 6'3"and over 200 lbs, making them an ideal fit for head coach Pat Shurmur's West Coast offense.
The similarities stop there. Little has been a complete and total disaster as his severe case of the drops has no end in sight.
Little leads the entire National Football League in dropped passes, an ailment plaguing him still from his rookie campaign.
How many times can Little be coached, practiced with and counted on as a primary target to do the one thing that someone at his position is supposed to do...catch the football?
The Durham, North Carolina native has killed numerous drives and directly cost Cleveland the game in Baltimore, all the while showing zero signs of improvement.
Josh Gordon on the other hand, has been nurtured and brought along slowly because of his long absence from the gridiron. At times during the preseason and first couple of games, he has looked sluggish, confused and out of his element.
However, unlike his counterpart Little, Gordon has been humble, receptive to criticism and displays consistent improvement.
ESPN's Cleveland Browns Daily radio show host Vic Carucci has commented numerous times about Gordon's assets that the club's braintrust hopes will make him a breakout star. Carucci said:
His abnormally long fingers that are tailor made for being an effective receiver, a unique blend of size and speed, as well as being able to catch the ball in stride all the while possessing the physicality to out muscle pesky cornerbacks.
Why Gordon Will Be the Next Great WR
Weeden to Gordon 62-yard TD
However, the major difference between Josh Gordon and current elite NFL wide receivers is his attitude.
The Baylor alumni is not an outspoken egomaniac like so many before him but is openly thankful for the opportunity Cleveland has given him.
This is why No. 13 will be the next great one.
Gordon had been written off by 31 other teams as not being worth the trouble despite his immense skill set, and it was the Browns who stepped up to select him.
No one has more to prove than Gordon who has stated in several interviews that he will be forever grateful to the Browns and the city of Cleveland for giving him his shot at the big time.
A focused man with a chip on his shoulder and endless motivation makes for a dangerous weapon.
Having the creative mind of Brad Childress as offensive coordinator to allow Gordon to take the necessary baby steps that led to his stellar Week 5 performance is a key factor often overlooked.
Look at Gordon's standout game versus the Giants.
His two receptions for a total of 82 yards both went for touchdowns and came at clutch moments, showing he has a nose for the end zone. Most important statistic was he had no dropped passes.
Cleveland's game plan gave Gordon simple routes to run and was meant to not overwhelm the 21-year-old. The fact that he followed direction and executed with such grace and style is extremely encouraging.
The great ones always make it look easy.
A gradually increasing set of responsibilities with resulting successes builds confidence, which Gordon will certainly need when called upon more often this Sunday as injuries to fellow receivers Mohamed Massaquoi, Travis Benjamin and Jordan Norwood add up.
Highlight-reel receptions will certainly have Week 6 division rival, the Cincinnati Bengals, putting a direct spotlight on Gordon.
His progression has been deliberate and well planned, and there is no reason to believe that Gordon will not rise to the occasion as a reliable No. 1 target for Brandon Weeden.
Gordon combines the best of Randy Moss and Terrell Owens with his own twist of talent. In the not too distant future he will stand alongside the league's best as analysts ask the question: "What first-year wideout will be the next Josh Gordon?"
Football fans take note. The best wide receiver in the NFL is emerging right before your eyes.
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After completing Apocalypse Now, Francis Ford Coppola initially planned for his next picture to be an intimate romantic musical shot on a low budget in Las Vegas. Three years later, One from the Heart had mushroomed into a big-budget spectacular, shot on strikingly stylized sets at his newly opened… More After completing Apocalypse Now, Francis Ford Coppola initially planned for his next picture to be an intimate romantic musical shot on a low budget in Las Vegas. Three years later, One from the Heart had mushroomed into a big-budget spectacular, shot on strikingly stylized sets at his newly opened Zoetrope Studio and costing a then-massive $27 million. The story concerns Hank (Frederick Forrest) and Franny (Terri Garr), a working-class couple living on the outskirts of Las Vegas; after five years together, their relationship has fallen into a rut, and they both set off in search of new partners. Hank meets up with Leila (Nastassia Kinski), a beautiful high-wire artist, and Franny has a fling with Ray (Raul Julia), a dashing actor-waiter. But Hank and Franny still love each other, and their search for romance brings them back into each other's arms. Singer/songwriter Tom Waits received an Oscar nomination for his widely acclaimed song score, performed with country crooner Crystal Gayle. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
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A hybrid musical romantic fantasy, lavishing giddy heights of visual imagination and technical brilliance onto a wafer-thin story of true love turned sour, then sweet.
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An interesting production but not a good movie.
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There's not a moment in One From the Heart when Mr. Coppola isn't after something romantic and glorious, something inexpressibly grand. At times, he even gets what he's after.
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[An] often maligned, giddy, superlative romantic musical.
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During a news conference on Tuesday in Gaithersburg, Democrat John Delaney released a policy paper on immigration. It calls for secure borders and a crackdown on employers who knowingly hire illegal immigrants. But he says there should be a path to citizenship for illegals, if they register with the government, undergo a criminal background check and learn English. "We can't continue to be a country that has lax, on a relative basis, security on our borders. But at the same time, doesn't allow the best and brightest to stay in our country," he says.
Delaney is running against long time 6th District Republican Roscoe Bartlett, whose been in Congress since 1993. He and other opponents of a path to citizenship say it rewards bad behavior. They say these individuals should leave the US and apply for American Citizenship in their home countries. "It's a very simplistic and inaccurate view that doesn't reflect economic reality or the values of our country," Delaney responds.
Delaney is also calling for passage of the federal and Maryland DREAM Acts. Maryland's would let illegal immigrants attend college at in-state tuition rates, under certain circumstances. Voters will be deciding on the state's DREAM Act during the November general election.
Delaney on Tuesday also announced that an Asian-American and Middle Eastern Community Advisory Board has been formed. He says these 33 members will keep him apprised of the concerns of these communities. "My job is to represent the people as best that I can, bring resources so bear, help solve problems and pursue opportunities. But I really need to know what the challenges are and what the opportunities are. And I need partnerships in the community, and this is the way to do it," he says.
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