Monday, Monday

<span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.archidose.org/wp/">A Weekly Dose of Architecture</a> Updates:</span><br /><br />This week's dose features <a href="http://archidose.org/wp/2012/09/17/alphabet-library/">Alphabet Library</a> in Montpellier, France by Hoffice:<br /><a href="http://archidose.org/wp/2012/09/17/alphabet-library/"><img alt="this week's dose" src="http://archidose.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Sep12-17.jpg" style="cursor: move;" title="This week's dose" width="640" /></a><br /><br />The featured past dose is the <a href="http://www.archidose.org/Mar07/12/dose.html">Slide Library</a> in Manhattan, New York by Marble Fairbanks:<br /><a href="http://www.archidose.org/Mar07/12/dose.html"><img alt="this week's dose" src="http://www.archidose.org/Mar07/12/image04.jpg" style="cursor: move;" title="featured past dose" width="640" /></a><br /><br />This week's book review is <a href="http://archidose.org/wp/2012/09/17/architectural-and-program-diagrams-1/"><i>Architectural and Program Diagrams 1</i></a> edited by Miyoung Pyo and Kim Seonwook (L):<br /><a href="http://archidose.org/wp/2012/09/17/architectural-and-program-diagrams-1/"><img alt="this week's book review" height="300" src="http://archidose.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/diagrams.jpg" style="cursor: move;" title="This week's book review" /></a>   <a href="http://archidose.blogspot.com/2011/10/book-review-architects-sketchbooks.html"><img alt="this week's book review" src="http://www.archidose.org/Blog/book-sketchbooks1.jpg" style="cursor: move;" title="This week's book review" width="300" /></a><br />(R): The featured past book review is <a href="http://archidose.blogspot.com/2011/10/book-review-architects-sketchbooks.html"><i>Architects' Sketchbooks</i></a> by Will Jones.<br /><br />: : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : :<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">World-Architects.com U.S. <a href="http://www.american-architects.com/projects/reviews/41">Building of the Week</a>:</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.world-architects.com/en/projects/project-review-detail/38053_nike_camp_victory">Nike Camp Victory</a> in Eugene, Oregon by Skylab Architecture:<br /><a href="http://www.world-architects.com/en/projects/project-review-detail/38053_nike_camp_victory"><img alt="this week's Building of the Week" src="http://c214210.r10.cf3.rackcdn.com/files/projects/38053/images/900:w/NIKECampVictory2.jpg" title="Current Building of the Week on american-architects.com" width="640" /></a>

Monday, Monday

A Weekly Dose of Architecture Updates: This week's dose features Alphabet Library in Montpellier, France by Hoffice: The featured past...

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FitBloggin & SCM's!

It's FitBloggin' week!!!  I'm finally starting to get excited.  Since school started, I live week to week in terms of my schedule, and while I knew this event was coming up, it is only <i>now </i>that I am genuinely thrilled to see what this blogger conference has to offer.  It is my hope that I walk away from FitBloggin' rejuvenated in my weight loss journey so that I can continue down a path of nice and steady losses toward my goal.  I'm also looking forward to meeting/making new friends! :)<br /><br /><br />My <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/240315642310217980?size=business&media=pearl&front=business_front_vert&back=business_back_horz&mode=fill" target="_blank">blogger business cards</a> came in today from <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/" target="_blank">Zazzle</a>.  Holy crap!  They turned out so much better in person than I expected!  <i>(Please let me know if that link does/doesn't work since that is a direct link to the card.)</i>  They have a pretty pearlized finish to them with shades of purple, naturally.  Can you tell that purple is my favorite color?  Maybe not if you read TBW through a reader.  I LOVE purple!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVl02Qt0lBN7twTAznL9iN1S4fWgjqWUsXaM6zkJS4ND6cDIZs6PBJMmDucEZ5nfCVE1bEhfJf_sfLxUdGxoGxcdmsZo-G68dRX41OAuLwBAFpMHWc7X5rtKULN015K5QXy_RnUuk1viQ/s1600/blog+business+card+1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVl02Qt0lBN7twTAznL9iN1S4fWgjqWUsXaM6zkJS4ND6cDIZs6PBJMmDucEZ5nfCVE1bEhfJf_sfLxUdGxoGxcdmsZo-G68dRX41OAuLwBAFpMHWc7X5rtKULN015K5QXy_RnUuk1viQ/s320/blog+business+card+1.JPG" width="188" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_WtmwiO_Ae-hI3TTVnI35B0E9l0qsP1oc74Vj03QUhqCRcu0PL-hUMqiIp9VxwIMpRW8MM29Y0SnOzYvjFstqtfkb4cLjl5zOQWy0IvxnsWpPmoja0LvX8jZsowWtYwp3Xo1DUYvNByQ/s1600/blog+business+card+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_WtmwiO_Ae-hI3TTVnI35B0E9l0qsP1oc74Vj03QUhqCRcu0PL-hUMqiIp9VxwIMpRW8MM29Y0SnOzYvjFstqtfkb4cLjl5zOQWy0IvxnsWpPmoja0LvX8jZsowWtYwp3Xo1DUYvNByQ/s320/blog+business+card+2.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br />And last but not least, I gave a good shot to making my own salted caramel mocha today.  <a href="http://www.52kitchenadventures.com/2011/10/12/homemade-salted-caramel-mocha/" target="_blank">This</a> was my inspiration.   I altered it a little, using 1 Tbsp of Smucker's Caramel Sauce (ice cream topping) and a packet of <a href="http://www.realhotchocolate.com/Flavors.aspx" target="_blank">Cold Stone Smooth Cravings 70 calorie hot chocolate</a>.  I didn't add whipped cream either.  My calculated version came out to 5 PointsPlus!  Uhhhh... I'll definitely take a Starbucks version over mine any day :).  Still, I'd like to perfect this drink so when Starbucks says adios to theirs, I can still enjoy mine.  I found that my version was a little too chocolatey and could have used more milk. <br /><br /> <span style="color: #674ea7;"><b>Do you have a great recipe for salted caramel mochas?  Are you attending FitBloggin?</b></span><br />

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Look what's happening!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">We have heard rumours that a Marks & Spencers Foodhall is coming to Ranelagh.  This is our favourite place to shop!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">            On Sunday a building was knocked down where    supposedly M&S is meant to be built!  We can only wait in hope and see what they build!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyUP8cTnkT_t0Q_EK0ibhYmU9S0GcIP7m6h1asyu_DMgB22OjmA-pThjswxK2zck0qW0rtEiVxkPCxUkKPWASJRe7CoIUK5k2Bp8CRHlxNQQhfL4D-np9_7SGftB5AbJVshvybKH0cZSEJ/s1600/IMG_1893%5B1%5D.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyUP8cTnkT_t0Q_EK0ibhYmU9S0GcIP7m6h1asyu_DMgB22OjmA-pThjswxK2zck0qW0rtEiVxkPCxUkKPWASJRe7CoIUK5k2Bp8CRHlxNQQhfL4D-np9_7SGftB5AbJVshvybKH0cZSEJ/s320/IMG_1893%5B1%5D.JPG" width="239" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Here is the building next door to Russells.  It is less then a 5 minute walk away from our house. Jason's Snooker hall used to be in this building.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyrQgVO5qucCQhP90-zzALx0aECDv337hPA5jxW0a8R7On6IdeeA9VcN7XaxMNzDxvdhd6aJY401dmsHK9xB4HrZ9Cxz_5EPDJo7EnY7CgMssBYp0bPSIxSwiuYuCBgs4XltNHTSzpjctT/s1600/IMG_1894%5B1%5D.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyrQgVO5qucCQhP90-zzALx0aECDv337hPA5jxW0a8R7On6IdeeA9VcN7XaxMNzDxvdhd6aJY401dmsHK9xB4HrZ9Cxz_5EPDJo7EnY7CgMssBYp0bPSIxSwiuYuCBgs4XltNHTSzpjctT/s320/IMG_1894%5B1%5D.JPG" width="239" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I have been following this blog by an <a href="http://newlifeinireland.blogspot.ie/">American in Ireland</a>, it's a nice read and I enjoy seeing a foreigners perspective on life in Ireland!</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Update 4th of Oct - we have now heard that an Aldi is going in here.  :-(</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">We are not impressed.....</span>

Look what's happening!

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Teach This! Teaching with lesson plans and ideas that rock 09/17/2012

<ul class="diigo-linkroll"> <li> <p class="diigo-link"> <a href="http://www.sharemylesson.com/teaching-resource/Two-Minute-Mental-Math-Warm-UP-6141485/">Two Minute Mental Math Warm-UP - Resources - Share My Lesson</a> </p> <p class="diigo-description">I like this two minute mental math warm up for grades 4-8. Interesting idea to get them started.</p> <p class="diigo-tags"> <span>tags:</span> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/education">education</a> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/teaching">teaching</a> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/math">math</a></p> </li> <li> <p class="diigo-link"> <a href="http://www.sharemylesson.com/teaching-resource/I-Wonder-Informational-Writing-50006064/">I Wonder... Informational Writing - Resources - Share My Lesson</a> </p> <p class="diigo-description">"This activity can be used during a science unit on animals. It can also be used as an assessment if a rubric is used." For elementary students, this writing assignment is cross curricular and designed for second grade, but could be adapted. You can align with common core.</p> <p class="diigo-tags"> <span>tags:</span> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/education">education</a> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/teaching">teaching</a> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/writing">writing</a></p> </li> <li> <p class="diigo-link"> <a href="http://sites.helenbarrett.net/portfolio/">Helen Barrett's eportfolio using Google Sites</a> </p> <p class="diigo-description">Dr. Helen Barrett shares her eportfolio on Google sites. This demonstrates how a professional uses the site as an eportfolio tool.</p> <p class="diigo-tags"> <span>tags:</span> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/eportfolio">eportfolio</a> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/portfolio">portfolio</a> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/teaching">teaching</a> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/education">education</a></p> </li> <li> <p class="diigo-link"> <a href="https://sites.google.com/site/eportfolioapps/online-tutorials-sites">Google Sites - ePortfolios with GoogleApps</a> </p> <p class="diigo-description">Some ideas for creating eportfolios with Google sites. This website has some templates and ideas for eportfolios if you want to use this in your classroom. This website has a lot of resources and is a great one to discuss ideas and find how-to tutorials.</p> <p class="diigo-tags"> <span>tags:</span> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/education">education</a> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/teaching">teaching</a> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/google.">google.</a></p> </li> </ul><p class="diigo-ps">Posted from <a href='http://www.diigo.com'>Diigo</a>. The rest of my favorite links are <a href='http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher'>here</a>.</p>

Teach This! Teaching with lesson plans and ideas that rock 09/17/2012

Two Minute Mental Math Warm-UP - Resources - Share My Lesson I like this two minute mental math warm...

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<strong>University Assistant - </strong><span style="color: #48286d;"><strong> J. Eugene Smith Library</strong></span>, Access Services. Temporary (3-4 weeks with possible renewal), part-time position. HOURS: This University Assistant position is contracted to provide Access Services Desk coverage per semester or session up to 19 hours per week, primarily daytime hours, though flexibility in schedule is desirable. The exact schedule will be established by the Head of Public Services in coordination with the schedules of other University Assistants. If the contract for this position is renewed, the scheduled hours may change for any subsequent contracted period dependent on the Library’s coverage needs and other University Assistant schedules. DUTIES: Under the direction of the Access Services Librarian (circulation, reserve, interlibrary loan) or other full time Access Services staff members, the University Assistant will help to: Supervise the operations of the Access Services desk, which includes providing circulation, reserve, and interlibrary loan assistance to patrons, and supervising of students working at the desk charging, discharging and renewing library materials, collecting fines and clearing patron records, etc. Monitor the Library building as scheduled. Depending on hours scheduled, this may include working with and supervising students clearing the Library of patrons at closing times, and closing and securing the Library after the Library is empty, and working with Library staff, Campus Police and the Willimantic Police as need arises to resolve Library Code of Conduct and as well as security and safety issues. Perform routine maintenance of public copiers on all floors of the Library, including loading paper and toner, assisting patrons with copy machine problems, reporting copier breakdowns to the Director’s Office, etc. Train and supervise student workers in these functions. Perform routine maintenance of public printers as necessary, including loading paper, reporting printer breakdowns to the Director’s Office, posting “Out of Order” signs, showing patrons how to use the “pay-for- print system,” etc. Perform other duties as assigned by the Access Services Librarian, the Head of Public Services or the Library Director such as: share supervision of the Access Services Desk and student workers as necessary; create and/or edit bibliographic, item and patron records in the Library’s integrated system (CONSULS); participate in interlibrary loan, stacks management, Course Reserve Reading Collection maintenance; train student workers and assist with other tasks performed by the Access Services staff. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: The University Assistant must be able to: provide effective library services to students, faculty, and the general public; perform public services work with a diverse population of students, faculty and staff members, and community library users; work under stress, with courtesy, calmness and good judgment; work in a team environment with other library staff, as well as independently in an emergency staffing situation; work with the Library’s ILS and personal computer software to perform assigned functions; perform detailed work accurately; work evenings and weekends with great dependability if scheduled. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: A preferred applicant for Access Services University Assistant would have one or more of the following: a bachelor’s degree, experience with library automated circulation systems particularly Innovative Interfaces Inc. Millennium, experience supervising student or part time employees, and/or work experience in an academic setting. To apply, preferred method, please submit via e-mail: a cover letter, resume, and three letters of reference to <a href="mailto:banachp@easternct.edu">banachp@easternct.edu</a> or Ms. Patricia Banach, Eastern Connecticut State University, J. Eugene Smith Library, 83 Windham Street, Willimantic, CT 06226. EASTERN is an AA/EEO employer. Women, members of protected classes and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

University Assistant - J. Eugene Smith Library , Access Services. Temporary (3-4 weeks with possible renewal), part-time position. HOURS:...

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Circulation Desk - The Wethersfield Library

<strong>Circulation Desk - </strong><span style="color: #48286d;"><strong>The Wethersfield Library</strong></span> is seeking a part-time employee for its busy circulation desk. Duties include checking out and discharging library materials and assisting patrons. Excellent customer service skills, a pleasant telephone manner, strong computer skills, and willingness to work with new technologies are required. Candidates must have public library service desk experience. BA/BS and experience with SirsiDynix Workflows are preferred. 19 hours/week year-round including weekdays, evenings, and one Saturday in rotation. Occasional Sundays possible. $16.55/hr, no benefits. Send resume and cover letter including your library experience, hours of availability, and email address by <span style="color: red;">September 28, 2012</span> to: Collection Services Manager, Wethersfield Library, 515 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield, CT 06109. No phone calls please. AA/EOE/M/F.

Circulation Desk - The Wethersfield Library

Circulation Desk - The Wethersfield Library is seeking a part-time employee for its busy circulation desk. Duties include checking out and...

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Email From an Oscar Winner's Son...

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtBEZYPAW6s-79IzkJ9Ee4ASd4QVL4LRtUTpHIJQD6fbGEJ4lsyYGu8ZInv_frqCuVeIYDK0jPYjodJczNlQ0B3Azbf3NrRZ6kPtaMek5qCWtwEgdlyErGZzYxCi-30Jr1P2nKm03THXY/s1600/gone+with+the+wind.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtBEZYPAW6s-79IzkJ9Ee4ASd4QVL4LRtUTpHIJQD6fbGEJ4lsyYGu8ZInv_frqCuVeIYDK0jPYjodJczNlQ0B3Azbf3NrRZ6kPtaMek5qCWtwEgdlyErGZzYxCi-30Jr1P2nKm03THXY/s400/gone+with+the+wind.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Every now and then a delightful surprise arrives in the <a href="mailto:ladyevesidwich@gmail.com">ladyevesidwich@gmail.com</a> emailbox.</span></span><br /><br /><a name='more'></a><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">A few months ago I was contacted by British scholar Dr. Susan Smith, Senior Lecturer in Film Studies at the University of Sunderland in England and author of <i>Hitchcock: Suspense, Humour and Tone</i>,<i> </i>published by the British Film Institute. Dr. Smith was interested in getting in touch with <span style="color: red;"><a href="http://eves-reel-life.blogspot.com/2011/08/akaann-newton-of-shadow-of-doubt.html" target="_blank"><b>Edna May Wonacott</b></a></span> who portrayed young Ann Newton in Hitchcock’s 1942 masterwork <i>Shadow of a Doubt</i> for a paper she was working on. I’d originally gotten to know Edna in 2010 and an interview I conducted with her was published online, in the local newspaper of the Arizona city where Edna now lives -and in <i>Films of the Golden Age</i>. Dr. Smith had came upon my interview (and those that followed) with Edna online and asked if I’d put her in touch with the now 80-year-old former child actress. I did, and Dr. Smith later interviewed Edna for her paper.</span></span></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWNmEkEKIzrVDA_GZ-Yw0Ax9YOdjKeAf4GVUnJWD_a841AL6WFgXENz89bIDUoZi4KkVnCkKj6-s9GViufQkmEA7-GSA9D8bAjRffJYXp_BQD3cZINr3sAAP6GIdPgTeEsQnDKLcrkWcQ/s1600/King+and+I.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWNmEkEKIzrVDA_GZ-Yw0Ax9YOdjKeAf4GVUnJWD_a841AL6WFgXENz89bIDUoZi4KkVnCkKj6-s9GViufQkmEA7-GSA9D8bAjRffJYXp_BQD3cZINr3sAAP6GIdPgTeEsQnDKLcrkWcQ/s320/King+and+I.jpg" width="256" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>The King and I </i>(1956)</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal"><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">More recently – i.e., last week -  I received an email from Brooke Wheeler, son of legendary art director/production designer/set decorator Lyle Wheeler, winner of five Academy Awards (for <i>Gone with the Wind, Anna and the King of Siam, The Robe, The King and I, The Diary of Anne Frank</i>). Last year, in July, I’d published a piece by a young woman, Constance/aka/”Captain Gregg,” who was then primarily blogging at Turner Classic Movies’ Classic Film Union. The piece was entitled “Lyle Wheeler – Setting the Scene.”</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">For those unfamiliar with Lyle Wheeler, he not only won five Oscars but was nominated for an additional 24 - for his work on films including <i>Rebecca, Laura, Leave Her to Heaven, All About Eve, Viva Zapata!, My Cousin Rachel, Love is a Many-Splendored Thing, Daddy Long Legs </i>and <i>Journey to the Center of the Earth</i>.<i> </i>He also contributed as art director and/or production designer and/or set decorator on well over 300 additional films that weren’t (though many should have been) Oscar nominated – films like <i>A Star is Born </i>(1937), <i>Nightmare Alley</i>, <i>The Snake Pit</i>, <i>A Letter to Three Wives</i>, <i>Niagara</i>, <i>Pickup on South Street</i>, <i>How to Marry a Millionaire</i>, <i>The Seven Year Itch</i>, <i>Carousel, The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit</i>, <a href="http://eves-reel-life.blogspot.com/2011/09/guilty-pleasures-movie-blogathon-no.html" target="_blank"><b><i>No Down Payment</i></b></a><i>, The Fly, South Pacific</i>, <i>The Long, Hot Summer</i>, <i>The Best of Everything</i> and <i>In Harm’s Way</i>. Wheeler worked in movies during every decade from the 1930s through the 1970s, that’s five decades, and was inducted into the Art Directors Guild Hall of Fame (est. 2005) in 2008 (other illustrious inductees include <a href="http://eves-reel-life.blogspot.com/2011/05/cmba-movies-of-1939-blogathon-private.html" target="_blank"><b>Anton Grot</b></a>, William Cameron Menzies, <a href="http://eves-reel-life.blogspot.com/search/label/Van%20Nest%20Polglase" target="_blank"><b>Van Nest Polglase</b></a>, Hans Dreier, Cedric Gibbons, Henry Bumstead, <a href="http://eves-reel-life.blogspot.com/2011/05/north-by-northwest-free-to-public.html" target="_blank"><b>Robert F. Boyle</b></a> and Alfred Junge). Wheeler also worked in TV, most notably on the the noirish and iconic <i>Perry Mason</i> series.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUh9OVuSN-XDfxya5DyZ7PEwnamB0XU9uO3HK9wzLN19EtCbpL3fG-PPBgr7I29aNXJEeA_u_RCWWmiBt4pgx4NJkVLAgl3FiTwvuIW9nf01jPNrgMKrVLlD7w0d_Q_9nJwwfXVm-r52w/s1600/Lyle+Wheeler+Films.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUh9OVuSN-XDfxya5DyZ7PEwnamB0XU9uO3HK9wzLN19EtCbpL3fG-PPBgr7I29aNXJEeA_u_RCWWmiBt4pgx4NJkVLAgl3FiTwvuIW9nf01jPNrgMKrVLlD7w0d_Q_9nJwwfXVm-r52w/s400/Lyle+Wheeler+Films.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Here is what Lyle’s son Brooke Wheeler wrote:</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><i>After doing some recent research on my father Lyle, I came across your excellent and well informed article…</i></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><i>I'm sure Lyle would have been appreciative of all the kind comments, as I am. Just an FYI, Lyle's career continued into the mid 1970's, renewing his relationship with Otto Preminger on IN HARMS WAY (1965) post 20th Century Fox, then with features through Columbia Pictures like MAROONED (1969) and his final feature, POSSE (1975) (with Kirk Douglas starring and directing). It is wonderful to hear younger audiences enjoying all the Classic "Golden Age of Hollywood" films…. Many Thanks,<br /><br />W. Brooke Wheeler</i></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">To read the superb piece on his father that prompted Brooke Wheeler's email, <a href="http://eves-reel-life.blogspot.com/2011/07/lyle-wheeler-setting-scene.html" target="_blank"><b>click here</b></a>.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtcPd7E21BWyXSQ4ny6VrwUajVJfvrVfRbdE7qGxzfaamem1eOCl8JnTzSUrXH1z-B_pU79mfq7vmUwPfDTBQNGy5nZa6av2CQ5Ez_uWsGkS0FB8vAjiX5Rz6pdTT3rhhNcj0-jADxSCM/s1600/Leave+her+to+Heaven.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtcPd7E21BWyXSQ4ny6VrwUajVJfvrVfRbdE7qGxzfaamem1eOCl8JnTzSUrXH1z-B_pU79mfq7vmUwPfDTBQNGy5nZa6av2CQ5Ez_uWsGkS0FB8vAjiX5Rz6pdTT3rhhNcj0-jADxSCM/s400/Leave+her+to+Heaven.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Leave Her to Heaven </i>(1945)</td></tr></tbody></table>

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Every now and then a delightful surprise arrives in the ladyevesidwich@gmail.com emailbox. A few months ago I was contacted by British scho...

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monday distractions

I don't know about you, but I'm having a bit of trouble getting in gear today. So, I thought I would do what any responsible person would do in this situation - encourage others to procrastinate with me.<br /><br />If you have some spare time today, or have a long list of things you don't want to tackle, here are three good reads. And really, reading is exercise for your brain and exercise is very important to your health. So this is actually rather important for you in order to lead a long and healthy life.<br /><br />First up, the new (hand over your heart) domino. Have you read it yet?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9rjIHF1O0ktZeTtbez5lLzHqnT_XHwen-YOQJsUyuEUisGkqHSLIZlVrnKHZU_kZk4lCGHzu44lSFxEVzktzDXXcf47p-u1OCZvaoJOEkaevOgzZ_j53NGMjTOnI-Q1RWSWK8Nxf293Gw/s1600/dominobestrooms.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9rjIHF1O0ktZeTtbez5lLzHqnT_XHwen-YOQJsUyuEUisGkqHSLIZlVrnKHZU_kZk4lCGHzu44lSFxEVzktzDXXcf47p-u1OCZvaoJOEkaevOgzZ_j53NGMjTOnI-Q1RWSWK8Nxf293Gw/s400/dominobestrooms.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div>My old friend Domino and I met for a date on the porch this weekend and we had a grand time. I love the Style Council layout, which gave a completely fresh view to photos we've all seen before. It goes without saying but I'll type it anyway, how I wish this was still a monthly publication!!<br /><br />Then we've got the new issue of <a href="http://issuu.com/ivyandpiper/docs/ivyandpipersepoct2012" target="_blank">Ivy and Piper</a>. Always a good read full of delicious pictures. This amazing house tour is right up my color obsessed alley.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR646J7DhpW0rirpy1KxcxdjRPHuYHyCosc3okWZOxR_PnHgwofc_TENqbiNPQtZo6-CBxyVRT4eXqDhaGVbfdp7SMkgkq2xS6qZ3JZXRJl6xWQXgszXRhkNvB_P_o8i7M1hppIv5n68cL/s1600/ivypiper2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="357" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR646J7DhpW0rirpy1KxcxdjRPHuYHyCosc3okWZOxR_PnHgwofc_TENqbiNPQtZo6-CBxyVRT4eXqDhaGVbfdp7SMkgkq2xS6qZ3JZXRJl6xWQXgszXRhkNvB_P_o8i7M1hppIv5n68cL/s400/ivypiper2.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lady Chatterley's Affair hour tour - <a href="http://issuu.com/ivyandpiper/docs/ivyandpipersepoct2012" target="_blank">Ivy and Piper</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFKUj8KFBheUHD3kIu-dxVM2UUdO-3HPvjIryG-j4ByledA7LVyxwxDhD__I-kZhajuzLFOnhv7C1wwwWRSq2Zt9Xx8jZvuwY7im5f40UbexLWtQzMxTzJmeMtAsqt-KhxGEU_he6ztGNU/s1600/ivypiper3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="441" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFKUj8KFBheUHD3kIu-dxVM2UUdO-3HPvjIryG-j4ByledA7LVyxwxDhD__I-kZhajuzLFOnhv7C1wwwWRSq2Zt9Xx8jZvuwY7im5f40UbexLWtQzMxTzJmeMtAsqt-KhxGEU_he6ztGNU/s640/ivypiper3.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lady Chatterley's Affair hour tour - <a href="http://issuu.com/ivyandpiper/docs/ivyandpipersepoct2012" target="_blank">Ivy and Piper</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX0weGzhAQCvZbF_7PGIU-oFjae4egT0VGTPW2NvtBi7oFzNyva2UrC6plflE_Y1ajL6A8_Q5UHENHuInXoahalZoVtVINE5PCbQ-YU2vSWp9VMyH-ENqUBCnF_eLzHqNZ6vpSbylRynPD/s1600/ivypiper4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX0weGzhAQCvZbF_7PGIU-oFjae4egT0VGTPW2NvtBi7oFzNyva2UrC6plflE_Y1ajL6A8_Q5UHENHuInXoahalZoVtVINE5PCbQ-YU2vSWp9VMyH-ENqUBCnF_eLzHqNZ6vpSbylRynPD/s400/ivypiper4.jpg" width="293" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lady Chatterley's Affair hour tour - <a href="http://issuu.com/ivyandpiper/docs/ivyandpipersepoct2012" target="_blank">Ivy and Piper</a></td></tr></tbody></table>And don't forget <a href="http://www.houseoffifty.com/" target="_blank">House of Fifty</a>. Several great articles, a feature on local (to me) genius Amie Corley and jewelry I am putting on my Christmas list.<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfPOrRiic2YomFvNYKkgNu7FbRYaQsz7OaWnn2Nr1MuoF18NSSTPJixen5cNGj9CwRMD1HWwyQEmC8SlZkDPpw7UTgetyi3yP28TM5ms5zb5O7QNJzNuUoSyjCQifoiuTPSHV-ZLPg8kPd/s1600/houseoffifty1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="408" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfPOrRiic2YomFvNYKkgNu7FbRYaQsz7OaWnn2Nr1MuoF18NSSTPJixen5cNGj9CwRMD1HWwyQEmC8SlZkDPpw7UTgetyi3yP28TM5ms5zb5O7QNJzNuUoSyjCQifoiuTPSHV-ZLPg8kPd/s640/houseoffifty1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houseoffifty.com/" target="_blank">House of Fifty</a></td></tr></tbody></table>Exercise regime for today complete. You're welcome.<br /><br />How do you get thru a particularly slow Monday? Any other good magazines this month I shouldn't miss? Does anyone else get a contact high from Brasso?

monday distractions

I don't know about you, but I'm having a bit of trouble getting in gear today. So, I thought I would do what any responsible person ...

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Daily Education and Technology News for Schools 09/17/2012

<ul class="diigo-linkroll"> <li> <p class="diigo-link"> <a href="http://www.salon.com/2012/09/15/teaching_ate_me_alive/">Teaching ate me alive - Salon.com</a> </p> <p class="diigo-description">Heartwrenching, heartaching, upsetting, but all too true. For those who want to see inside the life of many US public school teachers, Peter Hirzel has a gutsy, edgy post on salon and says many of the things that are often whispered and said in email. But there is a part that I want EVERY teacher to hear because it reflects something I say a lot to teachers: "When we have each others’ backs, we are invincible. So I hope all the teachers continue to be kind to one another, because one kind word was very, very often the only thing that got me through the day." BE KIND TO EACH OTHER. Encourage each other. Smile. Say hello. You are fellow journeyman and deserve each other's respect and kindness. Please hear this. Don't be discouraged, but if you're in edreform and don't read this post, you shouldn't be in edreform because you don't get the conflicting emotions plaguing the psyche of so many teachers today. </p> <p class="diigo-tags"> <span>tags:</span> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/teaching">teaching</a> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/education">education</a> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/edreform">edreform</a> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/news">news</a></p> </li> <li> <p class="diigo-link"> <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/16/opinion/sunday/can-great-teaching-overcome-the-effects-of-poverty.html?_r=2">The Chicago Teachers’ Strike, in Perspective - NYTimes.com</a> </p> <p class="diigo-description">This New York Times Oped has the forums at Reddit roiling. It hits so many issues about helping poor children succeed (it isn't all about good teachers) and hits at the heart of the big picture problems that so many kids are having in their lives, not just in schools. We've got tough situations right now in the US often spurred by increasing violence and decreasing stability in the family. This is across the board in many schools, even mine, when parents fight, children suffer. Schools are part of a very complex equation in the lives of children and so are teachers. But to say that a teacher or a school are THE determining variable in the formula of success is wrong. This Oped is a good one and worth a read for everyone.</p> <p class="diigo-tags"> <span>tags:</span> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/education">education</a> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/news">news</a> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/edreform">edreform</a></p> </li> <li> <p class="diigo-link"> <a href="http://www.lifehack.org/articles/productivity/the-only-2-tricks-you-need-for-maximum-productivity.html">The Only 2 Tricks You Need for Maximum Productivity</a> </p> <p class="diigo-description">Jason Connell at lifehack shares the 2 most important things you should do for maximum productivity. I think if you had to get it down to two, these two would be it. (Planning weekly and planning daily) but I like how he describes it. Of course, he's not a Mom of 3 with 4 jobs like I am and so I have to add some other things like daily checklists and routines to be able to keep afloat, but the same basic element is there: plan your work and work your plan. Great article to get you motivated and refocused.</p> <p class="diigo-tags"> <span>tags:</span> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/productivity">productivity</a> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/news">news</a> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/focus">focus</a></p> </li> </ul><p class="diigo-ps">Posted from <a href='http://www.diigo.com'>Diigo</a>. The rest of my favorite links are <a href='http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher'>here</a>.</p>

Daily Education and Technology News for Schools 09/17/2012

Teaching ate me alive - Salon.com Heartwrenching, heartaching, upsetting, but all too true. For thos...

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30 Days of Webtools #27: Discover the benefits of YouTube in the classroom

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmDyurW9NxVG-eIJi0F5fp7Y70mGQFc1SlwOFOIl_AP7zHcDyTWNCpDymlzbA4ea3LsCL6bvtSlJOD4yNGM47tuIYQQljXt4AnN8L3JwlUgeGZCyCEj_HtNnkcmjUpSwrcO-v1XreIXzk/s1600/YouTube.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="154" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmDyurW9NxVG-eIJi0F5fp7Y70mGQFc1SlwOFOIl_AP7zHcDyTWNCpDymlzbA4ea3LsCL6bvtSlJOD4yNGM47tuIYQQljXt4AnN8L3JwlUgeGZCyCEj_HtNnkcmjUpSwrcO-v1XreIXzk/s200/YouTube.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Recently I have become very aware of the benefits of YouTube for an educator. There are amazing resources for the classroom - one can so easily start making a collection of useful clips that can add spice to your daily lessons. </span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Here are some ideas:</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1. Chop videos using TubeChop</span></span></b><br /> (<a href="http://www.tubechop.com/">http://www.tubechop.com/</a>)</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIaT6wtQHV7-hIQjE8ktPgmxgPhiEH1sxbndlIcD9k28PiXtgmmWARg67Nnqc2OFUcHjWqCsdvpX_EnG7L6oOdsXYVL4G9cOhSxtYI2d04AAO9Rd5dyw51mQZQT7S8vvxe1ck8sESZ178/s1600/TubeChop.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="91" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIaT6wtQHV7-hIQjE8ktPgmxgPhiEH1sxbndlIcD9k28PiXtgmmWARg67Nnqc2OFUcHjWqCsdvpX_EnG7L6oOdsXYVL4G9cOhSxtYI2d04AAO9Rd5dyw51mQZQT7S8vvxe1ck8sESZ178/s200/TubeChop.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Using TubeChop you can cut interesting bits out of a YouTube video and keep the link. (If you wanted to download it you would probaby have to use Screencastomatic to record the clip)</span></span><b><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></b><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">2. Use KeepVid to download YouTube movies<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"></span></b></span></span></span></b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></b></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">(</span><span style="color: black;"><a href="http://keepvid.com/">http://keepvid.com</a></span><span style="color: black;"><a href="http://keepvid.com/">/</a></span><span style="color: black;">)</span></span></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSpW42BDCJpIuBHXjZtTezdKAfhGeQQyJi0FgPWnr8J-wRCuRjB-Rxz7AWUZ1Hf67S7aEH1Tmpz57H5YdSTk_6LPRwduKlFWoh6qz4A10Zv4QcrzoEBJjn_KF8u1Mh1rsyR-m1EYAnCa8/s1600/keepvid.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="83" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSpW42BDCJpIuBHXjZtTezdKAfhGeQQyJi0FgPWnr8J-wRCuRjB-Rxz7AWUZ1Hf67S7aEH1Tmpz57H5YdSTk_6LPRwduKlFWoh6qz4A10Zv4QcrzoEBJjn_KF8u1Mh1rsyR-m1EYAnCa8/s200/keepvid.JPG" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></span></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">KeepVid is amazing for downloading a movie as an MP4 and then renaming it and storing it on your computer. You could go the extra step and use Windows Movie maker to chop the piece that you particularly like and store that clip on your computer. </span></span><br /><b><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></b><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">3. </span></span></b><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Make your own instructional videos with TED </span></span></b></span><span style="color: black;">(</span><span style="color: black;"><a href="http://ed.ted.com/videos">http://</a></span><span style="color: black;"><a href="http://ed.ted.com/videos">ed.ted.com/videos</a></span><span style="color: black;">)</span></span></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5p8BHCTchcGZFHjFWd-EC3EZsxK8GFFTRw1m5udNuQnwD-aRWWoyTaUSrnE8hXB6iGzJSSoA0rOVjkhzL5PpZkPezv-ZAZijogS4n1oIqV-VMvR7l3RZ91ZD5gF8LpcBsXOtcdt1TIFo/s1600/Teded.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="81" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5p8BHCTchcGZFHjFWd-EC3EZsxK8GFFTRw1m5udNuQnwD-aRWWoyTaUSrnE8hXB6iGzJSSoA0rOVjkhzL5PpZkPezv-ZAZijogS4n1oIqV-VMvR7l3RZ91ZD5gF8LpcBsXOtcdt1TIFo/s200/Teded.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">TED has a great service for educators where you can make a video using online material and create a lesson around it.  This is very useful for the flipped classroom approach. </span></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"><br /></span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />4. Create a free SchoolTube channel or TeacherTube channel</span></span></b></span></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">If you create videos with your class, either a School Tube or Teacher Tube channel will be a great way to you to store all your videos in one online location for easy access. </span></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"><br /></span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">So, the above-mentioned applications provide just a few ways that you can make YouTube a great classroom resource. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">Please take a look through the Slideshare below for more detail. </span></span></span>Perhaps you know of even more applications or ideas that you can share with us? </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"><br /></span></span></span><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="356" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/embed_code/14312719" style="border-width: 1px 1px 0; border: 1px solid #CCC; margin-bottom: 5px;" width="427"> </iframe> <br /><div style="margin-bottom: 5px;"><b> <a href="http://www.slideshare.net/fionabeal/discover-you-tube" target="_blank" title="Discover you tube">Discover you tube</a> </b> from <b><a href="http://www.slideshare.net/fionabeal" target="_blank">Fiona Beal</a></b> </div></div>

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Key West

<span style="font-size: large;">We holiday in Key West, Florida every year.  You may have heard of Key West, it is the last of a chain of islands off the coast of the USA.  The island is the most southernmost point in the States but it is actually closer to Cuba then to the mainland of America.  It is 90 miles from Cuba (by boat) and 150 miles drive from Miami - the chain of the Florida Keys are joined by bridges from island to island (or key to key).</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">For such a small island (4 miles by 2 miles) it is surprisingly historic.  Ernest Hemingway lived in Key West for awhile along with Tennessee Williams and Robert Frost.  You can visit the <a href="http://www.hemingwayhome.com/">house</a> that Hemingway lived in with his wife Pauline.  It is a really interesting tour and the polydactyl cats living on the grounds are quite a sight!</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">President Truman managed to base himself in Key West for much of his presidential term.  The <a href="http://www.trumanlittlewhitehouse.com/">house</a> that he lived in is now a museum and I thoroughly recommend a visit.  I think I have been to see it 4 times and each time I learnt something new!</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">There are lots of other sights to see in Key West including the Southernmost Point, The Key West Lighthouse, The Butterfly Conservatory along with numerous art galleries.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Nightlife in Key West is mainly based on Duval Street and also along the bight.  There are so many different different bars that there is something for just about everyone.  I went to the Green Parrot Bar with my parents to watch a Blue Grass band which was a lot of fun. Sloppy Joes where Hemingway hung out also plays a mix of music with performers coming from all over the country to play here.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">While on the island, we love to bike around checking out the sights and also getting out on the water and doing some fishing.  Nothing beats coming home and throwing your freshly caught fish on the bbq and having a cocktail while cooking dinner!</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Probably my favourite thing about Key West is the choice of restaurants.  I love the fact that there are very few chain restaurants in Key West and an amazing selection of fresh seafood restaurants, little small quaint charming restaurants and also rough and ready casual eateries.  All serving up great food and wine!  My two favourite restaurants are <a href="http://www.7fish.com/">7 Fish</a> and <a href="http://www.santiagosbodega.com/">Santiago's Bodega</a>.  We also (surprisingly!) love the <a href="http://www.keywesttravelguide.com/vegetarian-cafe-menu.html">vegetarian cafe</a> in KW - great healthy food in a very chilled out venue with very friendly staff.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">If you do ever get to Key West my recommendation on where to stay is either in one of the cute B&B's in old town or to rent a cute conchy cottage such as <a href="http://rentals.historichideaways.com/rns/search/bahama-breeze.aspx?tab=rates">Bahama Breeze</a> through <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5-bUsRLUwE">Historic Hideaways</a>.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">All in all I think Key West is a place unlike any other and I think you need to visit to see what it is like to vacation in Paradise!!!</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Here's <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dan-renzi/the-best-of-key-west_b_1887091.html">something further to read </a>about Key West.</span><br /><br /><br />

Key West

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Teach This! Teaching with lesson plans and ideas that rock 09/16/2012

<ul class="diigo-linkroll"> <li> <p class="diigo-link"> <a href="http://www.salon.com/2012/09/15/teaching_ate_me_alive/">Teaching ate me alive - Salon.com</a> </p> <p class="diigo-description">Heartwrenching, heartaching, upsetting, but all too true. For those who want to see inside the life of many US public school teachers, Peter Hirzel has a gutsy, edgy post on salon and says many of the things that are often whispered and said in email. But there is a part that I want EVERY teacher to hear because it reflects something I say a lot to teachers: "When we have each others’ backs, we are invincible. So I hope all the teachers continue to be kind to one another, because one kind word was very, very often the only thing that got me through the day." BE KIND TO EACH OTHER. Encourage each other. Smile. Say hello. You are fellow journeyman and deserve each other's respect and kindness. Please hear this. Don't be discouraged, but if you're in edreform and don't read this post, you shouldn't be in edreform because you don't get the conflicting emotions plaguing the psyche of so many teachers today. </p> <p class="diigo-tags"> <span>tags:</span> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/teaching">teaching</a> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/education">education</a> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/edreform">edreform</a> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/news">news</a></p> </li> <li> <p class="diigo-link"> <a href="http://www.sharemylesson.com/ResourceCalendar.aspx?evcode=59&nbday=3&nbmth=9&nbyr=2012&PageNo=2&SortOrder=STARTDATE&PageSize=10&SortDirection=">Labor and Unions - some lessons and simulations</a> </p> <p class="diigo-description">With the recent Chicago teacher's strike, now the NHL strike, this is an opportune time to help students understand the history of labor unions. In this set of lesson plans focused around Labor Day, there is a union negotiation simulation and a union election simulation. Wherever you stand on the issue of unions, this is part of US history and something students should understand. I think this is a very balanced set of lesson plans appropriate for many ages, particularly older social studies students. </p> <p class="diigo-tags"> <span>tags:</span> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/teaching">teaching</a> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/education">education</a></p> </li> <li> <p class="diigo-link"> <a href="http://www.sharemylesson.com/ResourceCalendar.aspx?nbday=0&nbmth=9&nbyear=2012&evcode=134">Yom Kippur Lesson Plans (Setp 25-26)</a> </p> <p class="diigo-description">For those of you who use the holidays throughout the year, Yom Kippur is a Jewish holiday and is called the "high holy days." Sept 25-26 this year. Here are a few lesson plans on this topic.</p> <p class="diigo-tags"> <span>tags:</span> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/teaching">teaching</a> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/september">september</a> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/lessonplans">lessonplans</a></p> </li> </ul><p class="diigo-ps">Posted from <a href='http://www.diigo.com'>Diigo</a>. The rest of my favorite links are <a href='http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher'>here</a>.</p>

Teach This! Teaching with lesson plans and ideas that rock 09/16/2012

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O'Stillman Cup

<span style="font-size: large;">This weekend the <a href="http://www.ostillmancup.com/">O'Stillman Cup</a> was played in Dublin.  Team Ireland played against Team USA.  Happily the cup was won by Ireland!  The American players were fantastic, great squash players and a lot of fun.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Here are a few pics from the weekend -</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKIeA4UTTwIOgDubkXIJhIOKtc5f0bu9_bFRj5fVb0lmGzpq8FHGJNaYAP_k1IwcGsWlGYlEij09b_1MzJvodGsfvAprnD-AQjmCDly5A8oBvQO7JEuA2xvQsEZImvLMkkwMOq4jono_95/s1600/IMG_1864%5B1%5D.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKIeA4UTTwIOgDubkXIJhIOKtc5f0bu9_bFRj5fVb0lmGzpq8FHGJNaYAP_k1IwcGsWlGYlEij09b_1MzJvodGsfvAprnD-AQjmCDly5A8oBvQO7JEuA2xvQsEZImvLMkkwMOq4jono_95/s320/IMG_1864%5B1%5D.JPG" width="239" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheVnsT4pJ1yhfcOvSx54btOas4aRbyZ8iWtzPUIAMrP8mdUBAnIgo_goWpBLeNWvErz9X-FNP_3LmCVFrLvx8ci2AQMNQLsc7WFVPRw4UywF_lSyBS9cgF_tH7aJJvGHEPlNyWvnBDQPUJ/s1600/IMG_1866%5B2%5D.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheVnsT4pJ1yhfcOvSx54btOas4aRbyZ8iWtzPUIAMrP8mdUBAnIgo_goWpBLeNWvErz9X-FNP_3LmCVFrLvx8ci2AQMNQLsc7WFVPRw4UywF_lSyBS9cgF_tH7aJJvGHEPlNyWvnBDQPUJ/s320/IMG_1866%5B2%5D.JPG" width="239" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi3HnFUeAK8QWbVs_w2IdWKatsUdP5IQ_2lzxBnlmBQVnuSM27YLIwm-DCn6u541N4QYdMRSHSbCNk9JQIIZbHmNTaFUn-0d2WmrJDQknjiBUrnxYyJo5S3qVMLK2EuLVYobE3mIG0dt3h/s1600/IMG_1890%5B2%5D.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi3HnFUeAK8QWbVs_w2IdWKatsUdP5IQ_2lzxBnlmBQVnuSM27YLIwm-DCn6u541N4QYdMRSHSbCNk9JQIIZbHmNTaFUn-0d2WmrJDQknjiBUrnxYyJo5S3qVMLK2EuLVYobE3mIG0dt3h/s320/IMG_1890%5B2%5D.JPG" width="239" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOe4FYtC4QXq-As2DFMT5zk9wKw0fbGTWnr4MGD14FuNgqCQ3WvSBn8cKS1f5-_ABWhuD8O3Jy6hF9MjQS-Da2HpokDHxAkd4BiYjWNG9Ev8GeeiZetaleJjqQXcz_XlEO-iHUrfRKlxGO/s1600/IMG_1886%5B1%5D.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOe4FYtC4QXq-As2DFMT5zk9wKw0fbGTWnr4MGD14FuNgqCQ3WvSBn8cKS1f5-_ABWhuD8O3Jy6hF9MjQS-Da2HpokDHxAkd4BiYjWNG9Ev8GeeiZetaleJjqQXcz_XlEO-iHUrfRKlxGO/s320/IMG_1886%5B1%5D.JPG" width="239" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibTJvOEqHLPNKxao7yHyeBcUOTGJ7SkNfS2yiiWvNLDZKzBCtOykAFhwr7_aWm9q90tgZGyVTxvsyf926BHcVBdNPscOi4gBp4i5N6IyQ_p69uFOMSa5UgvM56Z9BD3UkhbUkQL6V2Rqoq/s1600/IMG_1895%5B2%5D.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibTJvOEqHLPNKxao7yHyeBcUOTGJ7SkNfS2yiiWvNLDZKzBCtOykAFhwr7_aWm9q90tgZGyVTxvsyf926BHcVBdNPscOi4gBp4i5N6IyQ_p69uFOMSa5UgvM56Z9BD3UkhbUkQL6V2Rqoq/s320/IMG_1895%5B2%5D.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><br />

O'Stillman Cup

This weekend the O'Stillman Cup was played in Dublin.  Team Ireland played against Team USA.  Happily the cup was won by Ireland!  The ...

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Paws up little monsters!

<span style="font-size: large;">Wow! Wow! Wow! </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">We went to see Lady Gaga last night. She was just amazing.  We had a (monsters) ball at the concert! It was just great - check out this <a href="http://www.independent.ie/national-news/40000-lady-gaga-fans-turn-aviva-into-kingdom-for-pop-princess-of-moment-3230138.html">review</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">I still can't decide which song she did best. I'm torn between Judas and Alejandro but Just Dance was awesome too!  In fact the whole show was amazing.  A real spectacle, an over the top show everything you would expect from a popstar of Gaga's calibre!  </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">I took some photos but they did not come out very well as we were very far back :-(</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Here's a <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtO5T5kQ0ws&feature=plcp">video</a> that I put up on Youtube.  Apols for the poor quality. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Can't believe the concert has been and done, I was looking forward to it for the whole Summer.  I wonder when she will be back again?!</span>

Paws up little monsters!

Wow! Wow! Wow!  We went to see Lady Gaga last night. She was just amazing.  We had a (monsters) ball at the concert! It was just great - che...

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Daily Education and Technology News for Schools 09/16/2012

<ul class="diigo-linkroll"> <li> <p class="diigo-link"> <a href="http://worldsavvy.org/about/why-need/world-savvy-global-competency-research-results">World Savvy: 2012 Global Competency Survey - Why Global Education? - About - World Savvy</a> </p> <p class="diigo-description">Many students are not globally competent. This includes geography, current issues, and how to connect globally and is all what flattening the classroom is about. It is essential that your students connect with the world. This infographic is one to share with your school board and parents, both of whom are often reticent to connect students because of fear. They are asking the wrong questions. Not, "what are we keeping out" but "who are we bringing in?" Where are we connecting? It is time to flatten the classroom. (See flatclassroombook.com for more info.)</p> <p class="diigo-tags"> <span>tags:</span> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/education">education</a> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/news">news</a> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/globalcompetency">globalcompetency</a> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/flatclass">flatclass</a> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/tumblr">tumblr</a></p> </li> <li> <p class="diigo-link"> <a href="http://alfredtwo.blogspot.com/2012/09/to-app-or-not-to-app.html">Computer Science Teacher: To App Or Not To App</a> </p> <p class="diigo-description">Alfred Thompson, my go-to computer science expert says about programming apps: "I think there is extra value in app programming. I think that the constraints  placed by the smaller form factor makes students think about their user interface in valuable ways. And makes them appreciate what goes into the professional apps they think should be free. The amount and types of storage forces them to think about efficiency of storage and look into cloud storage (and processing) which are keys to the future of computing.  I also think that the sooner students start developing using new user interfaces (touch, voice, motion, etc.) the sooner we get really creative ways to use our devices. The question in my mind is not should students write apps but for what devices and using what tools." I have students who want to do this and I must learn how to guide them.</p> <p class="diigo-tags"> <span>tags:</span> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/education">education</a> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/news">news</a> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/computerscience">computerscience</a></p> </li> </ul><p class="diigo-ps">Posted from <a href='http://www.diigo.com'>Diigo</a>. The rest of my favorite links are <a href='http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher'>here</a>.</p>

Daily Education and Technology News for Schools 09/16/2012

World Savvy: 2012 Global Competency Survey - Why Global Education? - About - World Savvy Many studen...

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A contract with your family

<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container zemanta-img" style="float: right; margin-right: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/30806435@N04/4357626028" imageanchor="1" style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: clear:right;"><img alt="Urban & Nicki Meyer workingout" border="0" class="zemanta-img-inserted" height="160" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4001/4357626028_e4ebf0d1fb_m.jpg" style="border: none; font-size: 0.8em;" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption zemanta-img-attribution" style="text-align: center; width: 240px;">Urban & Nicki Meyer workingout (Photo credit: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/30806435@N04/4357626028" target="_blank">hectorir</a>)</td></tr></tbody></table>I was moved by <a href="http://www.crosswalk.com/blogs/jim-daly/urban-meyers-contract-with-his-family.html" target="_blank">Urban Meyer's contract</a> with his children written by his daughter Nicki that he signed before he signed his contract to coach football with Ohio State.<br /><br />It said:<br /><br /><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq">1. My family will always come first.<br />2. I will take care of myself and maintain good health.<br />3. I will go on a trip once a year with Nicki -- MINIMUM.<br />4. I will not go more than nine hours a day at the office.<br />5. I will sleep with my cell phone on silent.<br />6. I will continue to communicate daily with my kids.<br />7. I will trust God's plan and not be overanxious.<br />8. I will keep the lake house.<br />9. I will find a way to watch Nicki and Gigi play volleyball.<br />10. I will eat three meals a day.</blockquote><br /><br />Do we consider our family when we make promises? Do we make a promise to them first? Do we make a promise to take care of ourselves?<br /><br />Whether or not you agree with his ten points, it is about getting our priorities straight. In my church's film <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.courageousthemovie.com/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="Courageous (film)">Courageous</a>, the fathers made a pledge to their families called <a href="http://www.courageousresolutioncertificate.com/resolution-men-book-alex-stephen-kendrick-courageous.html" target="_blank">the Resolution</a>.<br /><br />In today's stress and struggle, it is important to know what you believe. To know your priorities must come before you can follow your priorities. If your life seems to be in a mess and you're not getting out of it what you feel needs to be happening, it may be time to set your priorities and live it. (You could start with <a href="http://coolcatteacher.blogspot.com/2011/05/20-questions-that-will-make-you-better.html" target="_blank">20 Questions to make you a better person</a> to help.)<br /><br />You are a product of your habits. (See "<a href="http://coolcatteacher.blogspot.com/2011/08/routine-of-being-amazing.html" target="_blank">The routine of being amazing</a>") Habits are decided. Let your priorities set your habits and you'll be aligned with things you think are important.<br /><br />I challenge you to right now make a draft of your priorities. If you were going to sign a contract with yourself, what would it look like? With your family?<br /><br />Don't rush out and write something and scrawl your name, such things should be taken with all seriousness and intention or they are just another reason kids have to distrust their parents. We need more commitments from parents. It is hard. It would be easy not to care. It is the hardest job in the world to be a parent. We're all flawed. Our kids are too. But it is something that should be done with care, intent, and purpose. We must be courageous.<br /><br />Urban has me thinking about this and my kids as I work on book number 2 (<a href="http://writinginthecloud.wikispaces.com/" target="_blank">Collaborative Writing in the Cloud</a>) in the office today. Think about priorities. I am.<br /><br />Remember your noble calling, parent. No one can do your job but YOU. You ROCK if you care. Do you dare to level it up? Be a better parent.<br /><br /><br /><br /> <div class="zemanta-pixie" style="height: 15px; margin-top: 10px;"><a class="zemanta-pixie-a" href="http://www.zemanta.com/?px" title="Enhanced by Zemanta"><img alt="Enhanced by Zemanta" class="zemanta-pixie-img" src="http://img.zemanta.com/zemified_c.png?x-id=599e4923-91a3-4653-84c2-809c5fecf334" style="border: none; float: right;" /></a></div>

A contract with your family

Urban & Nicki Meyer workingout (Photo credit: hectorir ) I was moved by Urban Meyer's contract with his children written by his dau...

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Daily Education and Technology News for Schools 09/15/2012

<ul class="diigo-linkroll"> <li> <p class="diigo-link"> <a href="http://www.sharemylesson.com/article.aspx?storyCode=50006437&s_cid=SML_MPU_BigPayoff">The Big Payoff - Resources - Share My Lesson</a> </p> <p class="diigo-description">"Register for Share My Lesson before Oct. 31 and you could pay off $5,000* of your student loans." Now this is the kind of contest many of you teachers will want to join! Register and join TES. It is free and open to any teacher. A great site to share lessons. That is all!  Tell your friends.</p> <p class="diigo-tags"> <span>tags:</span> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/education">education</a> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/sharemylesson">sharemylesson</a> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/teaching">teaching</a> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/news">news</a></p> </li> </ul><p class="diigo-ps">Posted from <a href='http://www.diigo.com'>Diigo</a>. The rest of my favorite links are <a href='http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher'>here</a>.</p>

Daily Education and Technology News for Schools 09/15/2012

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Tonight's the night!!

<span style="font-size: large;">Lady Gaga is playing tonight in the Aviva!!  </span><br /><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Can't wait!! I found it hard to get to sleep last night because I was so excited ;-) </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Busy day today, Ciaran is playing in the O'Stillman Cup and his game is at 4.30pm.  Before that we are going to pick up an 11am yoga class.  Here's the website for the <a href="http://ostillmancup.com/OStillmanCup/Welcome.html">O'Stillman Cup</a>.  It is the first time it has been played and it seems like it is going well.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div>

Tonight's the night!!

Lady Gaga is playing tonight in the Aviva!!   Can't wait!! I found it hard to get to sleep last night because I was so excited ;-)  Busy...

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Director of Internal Audit (Audit, Compliance, SAP, US GAAP, and COSO) (#108617)

<div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Position</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>: Director of Internal Audit<br><b>Location</b>: Milpitas, CA <br><b>Duration</b>: Full time<span style='color:#1F497D'><br><br></span><b>Job Description</b>:<br><b>Responsibilities:</b><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Manages KLA-Tencor's Internal Audit team to design and perform worldwide operational, fraud and Sarbanes-Oxley audits. Works with senior management to perform company-wide enterprise risk assessments and develop annual operational audit plan for submission to the audit committee of the company's board of directors. Hires, trains and develops employees on the audit team; is a strong exporter of talent into other parts of the company. Sets and manages audit schedule, ensuring that audits are resourced appropriately and completed on schedule with high quality. Engages and manages third-party audit firms when additional resources or special expertise is needed to perform audits.<span style='color:#1F497D'><br><br></span>Responsible for publishing high quality, clear audit reports to senior management.  Drives to make KLA-Tencor's operating results better by working actively with divisional and functional management worldwide to implement practical solutions to audit findings. Monitors, evaluates and drives implementation of audit recommendations by auditees.<span style='color:#1F497D'><br><br></span>Ensures that the Internal Audit team follows best practices, especially as described in IIA guidelines.<span style='color:#1F497D'><br><br></span><b>Preferred Qualifications:</b><span style='color:#1F497D'><br></span>Bachelor's level degree in accounting or related finance field with at least 7 years of experience or Master's degree with at least 5 years of experience. Or, equivalent.<span style='color:#1F497D'><br></span>a) Combination of "big 4" consulting experience and industry experience would be ideal.<span style='color:#1F497D'><br></span>b) Exposure to SAP ERP environment preferred.<span style='color:#1F497D'><br></span>c) CIA/CISA/CPA preferred, and MBA desirable.<span style='color:#1F497D'><br></span>d) Experience in technology industry highly preferred.<span style='color:#1F497D'> </span>Highly effective finance professional who inspires confidence in colleagues and within the broader organization; excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence others in sensitive situations without damage to the relationship.<span style='color:#1F497D'><br><br></span><b>Minimum Qualifications:</b><span style='color:#1F497D'><br></span>Good understanding of  US GAAP, and COSO internal control framework is a requirement.<span style='color:#1F497D'> </span>Strong written and verbal communication skills are necessary.<span style='color:#1F497D'><br></span>Demonstrated leadership and people management skills, including communication, motivation and guidance, and a track record of delivering high quality and timely results.<br>Resourceful, flexible and strategic with excellent analytical abilities.<span style='color:#1F497D'><br><br></span>Kindly send your resumes to <span style='color:navy'><a href="mailto:Sivaram.bose@kla-tencor.com">Sivaram.bose@kla-tencor.com</a></span></span><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div>

Director of Internal Audit (Audit, Compliance, SAP, US GAAP, and COSO) (#108617)

Position : Director of Internal Audit Location : Milpitas, CA Duration : Full time Job Description : Responsibilities: Manages KLA-Tencor...

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Teach This! Teaching with lesson plans and ideas that rock 09/14/2012

<ul class="diigo-linkroll"> <li> <p class="diigo-link"> <a href="http://learningisgrowing.wordpress.com/2012/09/09/top-five-technology-tools-for-ell-teachers/">TOP FIVE TECHNOLOGY TOOLS for ELL TEACHERS! | Learning is Growing</a> </p> <p class="diigo-description">An interesting list of technology tools and teaching concepts to help ell students by Kathy Perrett is making the rounds on Twitter. Very helpful.</p> <p class="diigo-tags"> <span>tags:</span> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/education">education</a> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/teaching">teaching</a> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/ell">ell</a> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/ellchat">ellchat</a></p> </li> <li> <p class="diigo-link"> <a href="http://www.sharemylesson.com/teaching-resource/Jolly-Phonic-alphabet-chart-6036629/">Jolly Phonic alphabet chart - Resources - Share My Lesson</a> </p> <p class="diigo-description">An alphabet chart that you may print out and use for your classes to help them remember the sounds of letters.</p> <p class="diigo-tags"> <span>tags:</span> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/education">education</a> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/teaching">teaching</a> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/kinderchat">kinderchat</a> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/reading">reading</a> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/reading_teacher">reading_teacher</a></p> </li> <li> <p class="diigo-link"> <a href="http://www.sharemylesson.com/article.aspx?storyCode=50006437&s_cid=SML_MPU_BigPayoff">The Big Payoff - Resources - Share My Lesson</a> </p> <p class="diigo-description">"Register for Share My Lesson before Oct. 31 and you could pay off $5,000* of your student loans." Now this is the kind of contest many of you teachers will want to join! Register and join TES. It is free and open to any teacher. A great site to share lessons. That is all!  Tell your friends.</p> <p class="diigo-tags"> <span>tags:</span> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/education">education</a> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/sharemylesson">sharemylesson</a> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/teaching">teaching</a> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/news">news</a></p> </li> <li> <p class="diigo-link"> <a href="http://www.sharemylesson.com/ResourceCalendar.aspx?nbday=0&nbmth=9&nbyear=2012&evcode=19">Constitution Day (Sept 17)</a> </p> <p class="diigo-description">Constitution Day is September 17. Discuss the US Constitution and the democracy in the US constitution. Here are some excellent lesson plans including one I like called "design a constitution" that helps you see the "different types of democracy and sovereignty evident in the US political system." You could also do a play on the word constitution and have a "build your constitution" day with some good old American hamburgers and hot dogs while you study the constitution. ;-)</p> <p class="diigo-tags"> <span>tags:</span> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/education">education</a> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/teaching">teaching</a> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/sschat">sschat</a> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/commoncore">commoncore</a> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/sharemylesson">sharemylesson</a></p> </li> <li> <p class="diigo-link"> <a href="http://www.sharemylesson.com/ResourceCalendar.aspx?nbday=0&nbmth=9&nbyear=2012&evcode=40">Hispanic Heritage Month (September)</a> </p> <p class="diigo-description">September is Hispanic Heritage Month. As you incorporate this topic into your classroom, here are some great ideas to share with your classes. It is also a nice time to use the Spanish language for those students who do not speak it as well as to enjoy some wonderful food.</p> <p class="diigo-tags"> <span>tags:</span> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/education">education</a> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/elemchat">elemchat</a> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/hispanic">hispanic</a> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/spanish">spanish</a> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/teaching">teaching</a></p> </li> <li> <p class="diigo-link"> <a href="http://www.sharemylesson.com/ResourceCalendar.aspx?nbday=0&nbmth=9&nbyear=2012&evcode=31">First Day of Autumn - Sept 22 (Northern Hemisphere)</a> </p> <p class="diigo-description">Here are some common core aligned lesson plans for the first day of autumn. From poetry, to imagery, to assemblies, plan ahead. For those of you who really want to flatten your classroom, connect with a school in the southern hemisphere as they celebrate the first day of spring. ;-)</p> <p class="diigo-tags"> <span>tags:</span> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/education">education</a> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/flatclass">flatclass</a> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/teaching">teaching</a> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/elemchat">elemchat</a></p> </li> <li> <p class="diigo-link"> <a href="http://www.sharemylesson.com/ResourceCalendar.aspx?nbday=0&nbmth=9&nbyear=2012&evcode=200">Dot Day Resources</a> </p> <p class="diigo-description">Dot Day is tomorrow, you could still celebrate it next week. Here are some lesson plans and information on Share My Lesson for this day. I hope you'll add yours for this relatively new event so that others may get them. (When you upload to this site, they will automatically show on this page I have blogged, so bookmark it to your Dot Day Resources.)</p> <p class="diigo-tags"> <span>tags:</span> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/education">education</a> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/dotday">dotday</a> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/teaching">teaching</a> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/elemchat">elemchat</a></p> </li> </ul><p class="diigo-ps">Posted from <a href='http://www.diigo.com'>Diigo</a>. The rest of my favorite links are <a href='http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher'>here</a>.</p>

Teach This! Teaching with lesson plans and ideas that rock 09/14/2012

TOP FIVE TECHNOLOGY TOOLS for ELL TEACHERS! | Learning is Growing An interesting list of technology ...

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