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PlayStation Move: The Ultimate FAQ Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 1:19PMHere it is! We’ve spent the last few weeks compiling the most comprehensive, info-packed, and authoritative resource for PlayStation Move, the PlayStation 3 motion controller that launches in the U.S. on September 19th. We’ve also included dozens of questions asked by PlayStation gamers — that means you! This FAQ is a living document. During the [...]
Chocolatier makes magic Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 2:18AMLeslie and John Hardacre love Martine Coscia 's chocolates. Coscia was sure to extend them a special invitation to a preview party Sunday for the opening of her shop, The Little Chocolate Co.
Steven Ivory: What You Won’t Do For Love Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 2:05AM*I heard it for the umpteenth time just now. And every time I hear it feels like the first time. Bobby Caldwell’s 1978 classic, “What You Won’t Do For Love” (which the singer wrote with Alfas Kitten) is, for me, like great Mexican food. No matter how many times I have it, if I’m hungry, [...]
The Bridge: The End of Tears Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 2:05AM*Tony had seen Gina in a few of his classes, but like most sisters, he had not seen any signs that she noticed him. When a mutual friend, Yvette said that he should ask her to the junior prom, he was almost certain that she would say no. But she said yes. And to both [...]
The Journal of Steffanie Rivers: The State of American Education for Children of Color Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 2:05AM*I was sitting in a hospital waiting room last week when a young woman asked for my help filling out paperwork so she could receive treatment. She said she had a severe ear and headache, but didn’t know how to spell “ear” or “headache.” So I wrote it down for her and she thanked me. [...]
The Socialist’s Journal: The Trouble With Sincerity Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 2:05AM*Sincerity is dangerous. It is a character trait that has a good reputation because it means someone truly believes what they’re saying or doing. We equate being sincere with being genuine, honest, earnest, straightforward, frank, and open. But sincerity’s twin sibling is stubbornness, which is synonymous with being obstinate, inflexible, willful, and intractable. To be [...]
Audrey’s Society Whirl: Universal Motown Hosts Private Listening Party for R&B Singer KEM Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 2:05AM*Universal Motown Records hosted a private celebration party for their resident smooth and savvy soul master KEM on the release of his new album, Intimacy, on Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at Chelsea’s famous watering spot, Tillman’s, on West 26th Street. KEM returned to the Billboard 200 chart with his album, Intimacy, which dropped on Tuesday, [...]
Astrologically Speaking: Sign by Sign Forecast for the Week of September 7 to September 13, 2010 Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 2:05AM*ARIESService to others is in the big picture, not slavery, but a sincere attempt to see the view from over your fence. By the time the 8th rolls through, you will have a clearer picture of how the public views you, a day when lovely Venus allows your sensual self to “rise.” From that day [...]
People of Note: Lehman Center for the Performing Arts celebrates 30 years Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 2:04AM*The Thirtieth Anniversary of Lehman Center for the Performing Arts promises to be an interesting season. The venue located at 250 Bedford Park Boulevard West in the Bronx, NY, will open its 30th Anniversary 2010-2011 season with the popular cross over artist Victor Manuelle, (known as “El Sonero de la Juventud” to his fans), on [...]
Schools In: Driving Kids Around Can Drive You Nuts Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 11:36PMWith the start of the school year, Miami attorney Valerie Greenberg has been settling into her new routine - leaving work promptly at 5:30 p.m. and zooming across town to pick her daughter up from high school volleyball practice by 6 every weeknight.
Duping the families of fallen soldiers Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:23AMThe package arrived at Cindy Lohman’s home in Great Mills, Maryland, just two weeks after she learned that her son, Ryan, a 24-year-old Army sergeant, had been killed by a bomb in Afghanistan. It was a thick, 9-inch-by-12-inch envelope from Prudential Financial Inc., which handles life insurance for the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Newark educators release plan to turn around low-performing schools Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:43PMStar-Ledger File PhotoClifford Janey, the superintendent of Newark public schools, who said the Global Village will make low-performing schools high-performing. NEWARK — They say it takes a village to raise a child, and Newark educators plan to create one with...
Officials work toward revamped tests Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 11:16AMDon't get too attached to the new state tests that replaced the WASL last year. A revamped version may be ready for the 2014-15 school year.
School test scores mixed locally Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 4:01PMKITTITAS COUNTY—Reflecting a statewide pattern, test results released Tuesday for students in Kittitas County were a mixed bag: some up from a year ago, some down, some leaving school officials scratching their heads.
Possible Wednesday school closures worry Winooski parents Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 1:33PMWINOOSKI -- A plan to close Winooski schools at midday on some Wednesdays to give teachers more training has run into resistance: Parents said making child-care arrangements on those off days is too much of a challenge.
Joseph C. Phillips: Is America Only for White People? Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:05AM*Is America only for white people? The question stuck in my mind following yet another e-mail exchange with a friend of mine, regarding my conservatism. For this particular gentleman, being black in America is at odds with conservatism. As he put it:“…Particularly as African-Americans, I feel we are in no real position to idealize the [...]
Between the Lines: Beck’s ‘Restoring Honor’ Rally Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:05AM*The conservative right continued its deafening drum beat to a return to yesterday with a rally this past weekend on the 47 anniversary of the most celebrated march date of the 20th Century Civil Rights movement. Called the “Restoring America’s Honor” rally, it was led by conservative talk show host, Glenn Beck, and featured him [...]
Veronica’s View: Young, Black, Gifted and Gone Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:04AM*It was an ordinary day when he committed an unordinary act. Corey ended his life. While many people were just waking up to get ready for church, a South Los Angeles couple was awakened by a call that their fourth child had taken his own life.They were leveled by the news. The sound emitted from [...]
Audrey’s Society Whirl: A Galaxy of Democratic Elite Celebrate Charlie Rangel’s big 8-0 at Plaza Hotel Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:50AM*Over 800 spirited Charlie Angels anteed up from $200 to $2,500 to attend Congressman Charles B. Rangel’s 80th birthday fundraiser in the Grand Ballroom of the ritzy Plaza Hotel on Wednesday, August 11, 2010 featuring stellar performances by Dionne Warwick and Chuck Jackson. Many distinguished members of the New York Congressional Delegation joined top notch [...]
The Pulse of Entertainment: Incognito Goes ‘Transatlantic’ with new Shanachie Entertainment Release Celebrating 31 years Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:50AM*“I put the funk,” said Bluey, founder and leader of the UK group Incognito that gave us Maysa and other industry singing sensations. The funk that Bluey talks about is found in his newest Incognito CD project titled “Transatlantic R.P.M.” recorded in celebration of 31 years in the business for the popular assembly of musicians [...]
The road to academic success Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 5:14PMSPARKS — Audrey Tolotti, a third grade teacher at Katherine Dunn Elementary School, is enthusiastic about the educational synergy flowing through the community in the last six months.
Waterloo School Board to award contract for installation of Kingsley modular classrooms Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 8:12AMWATERLOO, Iowa - A contract is expected be awarded Friday forinstallation of two modular buildings at a crowded KingsleyElementary School.
Tribal officials: Indian education needs money Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 7:11AMEAGLE BUTTE, S.D. – American Indian students could achieve more academically if their crumbling schools are fixed, more money is provided for teachers and supplies and tribes gain more control of what happens in classrooms, tribal officials said Aug. 6 at a congressional hearing.
The Coolest School in East Harlem Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 2:40AMEast Harlem's first-ever charter high school, Renaissance Charter High School for Innovation, is taking risks and hoping to reap great rewards by tackling high-risk students from one of America's toughest communities.
New principal of Riverdale charter school wants to build strong community ties Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 1:54AMCynthia Blackwell, the new principal of Excel Academy Public Charter School in Riverdale, said she was drawn to the alternative teaching methods at the school.
Answers to parent questions Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 11:49PMCandidate's were asked twelve questions and given nine days to respond. This document compiles the responses received. DPAC would like to thank candidates for their thoughtful, considered responses.
TEMECULA: Charter school opens doors next week Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 10:11PMThe first day of school at Keegan Academy will be a quiet one ---- but watch out for the second.
Publicity Rights Go to College in Digital Format Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 9:08PMThe right to use the image of an athlete or other public figure, and the accompanying value of that image, is considered part of the "right of publicity." Can college athletes, whose representation might be used in video games, claim the same rights as their professional counterparts?
Fairfax one of few school systems to pass AYP Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 9:44AMMore schools fail new minimum standard, could face problems -- Since No Child Left Behind was made law in 2001, school systems have been fighting to meet increasingly higher passing rates on Standards of Learning tests in reading and math.
Golf Capsules: Kaymer might be capable of more majors Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 12:11AMSHEBOYGAN, Wis. (AP) — Even with the Wanamaker Trophy at his side, Martin Kaymer could not believe he was a major champion. Neither could anyone else.
Freed from 'depressing’ rules, Palm Beach County teachers embrace new tasks Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 3:53AMWhat followed made the school year one of the most memorable and controversial in county history: heated pleas to oust Superintendent Art Johnson, rowdy board meetings stormed twice by more than 1,000 parents and teachers, and Hernandez's high-profile demotion in December.
Freed from 'depressing’ rules, Palm Beach County teachers embrace new tasks Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 7:20PMFreed from 'depressing’ rules, Palm Beach County teachers embrace new tasks
U.S. House Candidates Debate Over Education Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 4:44PMAdministrators, teachers and school board members listened in as two of the candidates for U.S. House debated over education.
M-R school district fails to make AYP Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 4:38PMMONMOUTH — The Monmouth-Roseville school district failed to meet 2010 Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP). It is the second straight year the district failed to make AYP. In 2009, the target was 70 percent of all students meeting or exceeding standards in reading and math. The district would have passed but the subgroup of students with disabilities failed to make AYP, meaning the district as a whole ...
County, state miss AYP Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 9:32AMPrince William—Only 12 divisions meet tougher federal standards
No change in Minn. schools missing progress marks Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 10:59PMFor the first time in Minnesota, there was no increase in the number of schools who are failing to meet progress goals under the federal No Child Left Behind law.
WEB EXTRA -- Additional Q&A with candidates for governor Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 5:47AMWe asked more than we could use for our print edition. Here are additional questions and answers with the seven candidates for Michigan governor.
Rhee bets on influx of new teachers to turn around worst performing schools Sunday, August 8, 2010 @ 6:07PMMore than 70 percent of the teachers and staff at two of the District's lowest-performing schools were slapped with poor evaluations this year, leaving Schools Chancellor Michelle Rhee to bet on an influx of new teachers to help turn the institutions round.
Schools scale back transfers Sunday, August 8, 2010 @ 6:15AMColumbia Public Schools is cracking down on what has been a loosely enforced student transfer policy.
The ABCs of back to school Saturday, August 7, 2010 @ 7:43PMAs thousands of students in Gwinnett prepare to return to school, we’ve taken an alphabetic approach to the upcoming academic year.
Officials: Indian education needs more funding Saturday, August 7, 2010 @ 1:08AMEAGLE BUTTE - American Indian students could achieve more academically if their crumbling schools are fixed, more money is provided for teachers and supplies and tribes gain more control of what happens in classrooms, tribal officials said Friday at a congressional hearing.
Close to it all Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 4:36PMIOWA CITY — Mom sits close to her son. Sure, the chairs are positioned that way in the lounge area of Kirk Ferentz’s office, but mom is close. That’s the theme.
A sampling of endorsements in Minnesota's DFL gubernatorial primary race Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 11:50AMToday we offer an assortment of three Minnesota newspaper endorsements — from the Mesabi Daily News, the Minnesota Daily and ECM newspapers — in the DFL primary's gubernatorial contest. The editorials are reprinted verbatim.
A Labor Market Punishing to Mothers Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 3:43AMOur economy exacts a terribly steep price for any time away from work, in both pay and promotions.
A Labor Market Punishing to Mothers Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 6:05PMThe next step toward workplace equality begins with acknowledging that most parents can’t have it all, as long as flexible schedules and long leaves damage careers.
Many Wiregrass Schools Fail to Make AYP Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 4:18PMOne out of every four schools in Alabama failed the adequate yearly progress test, more commonly known as AYP. For some area schools, it is becoming trend.
Keiki tackle the first day of class Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 1:02PMChildren walked inside the Honaunau Elementary School cafeteria without hesitation Monday morning. They assembled at various tables by grade level, reuniting with friends, meeting new classmates and sharing stories about their summer vacation.
NFL Capsules - League and Players: Goodell goes from worst to first in same day Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 4:26AMJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Commissioner Roger Goodell visited two teams on opposite ends of the NFL spectrum Monday, congratulating one on their Super Bowl victory and sending a subtle message to the other about fan support.
School systems make state goals Monday, August 2, 2010 @ 10:08PMThe Alabama Department of Education Monday released annual accountability reports that show Covington County’s three school systems among the more than 62 percent of the systems in the state that this year achieved the goals set by the federal No Child Left Behind Act. And almost all of the county’s schools were among the 1,033 public [...]
SHELBY COUNTY, ALABAMA: School officials give reaction to AYP report Monday, August 2, 2010 @ 11:28AMShelby county school leaders discuss report results