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Perkins Designs Cities And Structures - Silicon City the geography of San Francisco California on a computer mother board - Mugs |
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Silicon City the geography of San Francisco California on a computer mother board Mug is new. Why drink coffee out of an ordinary mug when an imprinted mug is so much cooler? Microwave safe, FDA approved. Image is printed on both sides of the mug. Dishwasher use is not recommended. |
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Silicon City the geography of San Francisco California on a computer mother board Tile Napkin Holder is measuring 6w x 6h x 4d. Made from high quality solid maple wood with satin finish and two 4.25 commercial grade mirror gloss ceramic tiles. Holds napkins, mail, letters or files. In addition, customized engraving, on the face of the item, is available on request. |
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Songs About Jane List Price: $18.98 Sale Price: $5.88 |
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Maroon 5 aren't the first band to fuse R&B and rock, but they certainly are one of the most convincing. One can almost hear Stevie Wonder's beaded braids clattering in time to their deep, funky grooves. At best, the band conjures up latter-day Motown, complete with a shuddering organ and hyperbolic vocals; at worst, they sound like a stylized boy band, with all the attendant close harmonies and dramatic pauses. But despite these musical schisms, Maroon 5 are a thoroughly engaging outfit, thanks to throbbing bass lines, hooky songs, and lead singer Adam Levin's swaggering delivery. --Jaan Uhelszki titolo-songs about janeartista-maroon 5 etichetta-a&mn. dischi1data1 giugno 2007supportocd audiogenerepop e rock internazionale-brani----1.harder to breatheascolta2.this loveascolta3.shiverascolta4.she will be lovedascolta5.tangledascolta6.the sunascolta7.must get outascolta8.sunday morningascolta9.secretascolta10.through with youascolta11.not coming homeascolta12.sweetest goodbye |
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Breakaway List Price: $9.99 Sale Price: $6.00 |
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case and tape good condition Kelly Clarkson could have played her American Idol-propelled career much differently, languishing in the role of dippy ingénue or shunting her musical development by leaning too heavily on overnight stardom. Instead she dug in her heels and allowed good sense (or a good manager) to steer, and somewhere Simon Fuller and the rest of the TV gang ought to be smiling. Credit Breakaway, which couldn't be more aptly titled--the sophomore effort represents a seismic split from the thin if pretty debut, Thankful. Here we encounter Clarkson as superstar, with the humility that made her likable on the first disc tucked tightly under her arm. First single and leadoff track "Breakaway" topped the pop charts on arrival, and its rock-friendly thumps, dips, and rolls don't wear out their welcome. Instead,they blend into the firestorm of beats and guitars that is "Since U Been Gone," another shout-it-out rocker. Those songs set the tone for the rest of the disc in all its fury: The innocence is long gone, "Addicted" and "Hear Me" say. The big, expressive voice ringed by the occasional high-pitch trill--the one that prompted millions to get behind her on Idol--doesn't dip entirely off the radar, though. On "Where Is Your Heart" and the stunning live closer "Beautiful Disaster," it's there in full force--a hint, maybe, that despite the wide, smart career step Breakaway represents, her fans come first. -Tammy La Gorce |
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Coyote Ugly List Price: $6.25 Sale Price: $2.29 |
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As a producer, Jerry Bruckheimer makes movies for guys, mostly action films like Top Gun and Gone in 60 Seconds. The ones he makes that feature women, such as Flashdance and now Coyote Ugly, broaden their appeal with a fondness for "strong women." For Bruckheimer, that means self-determined, attractive women who don't need men to get what they want. Is there anything sexier than that? In Coyote Ugly, the charming young waif Piper Perabo stars as Violet, a New Jersey waitress who moves to New York to make it big as a songwriter. She has absolutely no idea how the music business works, relying instead on her faith in her own abilities. In order to make ends meet, she gets a job in a bar called Coyote Ugly, where the bartenders are scantily clad women who dance on the bar and order around their mostly male clientele. Really, they are strippers who don't have to take off their clothes. In fact, the owner (Maria Bello) orders them to enact the first rule of strip clubs: "Appear available but never be available." Bruckheimer is smart enough to focus on the naive girl instead of the seamier side of the story, following her as she realizes her dream and picks up a disposable but nice man along the way. Further "empowering" the female figures in the film, Zoe (Tyra Banks), the bartender whom Violet is replacing, leaves in order to go to law school. See? They're as smart as they are sexy! Then there's John Goodman, who turns in an absolutely charming performance as Violet's concerned father. This is a sweet and inoffensive film as long as you don't think too much about it. --Andy Spletzer COYOTE UGLY - DVD Movie |
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The Science of Disney Imagineering: Trajectory Classroom Edition [Interactive DVD] List Price: $29.99 Sale Price: $19.95 |
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A revolutionary breakthrough in flashlight technology. Designed for optimum light output, the new Maglite XL 50 LED flashlight delivers user-friendly, performance oriented features in a sleek, tactical design. Engineered from the ground up, this advanced lighting instrument is driven by the next generation of MAG-LED technology. The XL 50 Maglite flashlight features a rear push-button tail capswitch coupled with three selectable modes. 3 AAA. Water resistant. Max Lumens: 83. Length: 4.8". Wt: 3.7 oz. |
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The MagLite® Mini AA blister pack is a small version of the light that changed the portable illumination industry. It is built around a MagLite's® signature machined-aluminum body, and it features an adjustable light beam. |
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The Happiest Baby on the Block: The New Way to Calm Crying and Help Your Baby Sleep Longer List Price: $26.95 Sale Price: $9.41 |
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HAPPIEST BABY ON THE BLOCK - DVD Movie |
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Monsters, Inc. (Two-Disc Collector's Edition) List Price: $29.99 Sale Price: $14.45 |
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From the Academy Award(R)-winning creators of TOY STORY (2001, Best Animated Short Film, "For the Birds") comes the computer-animated film that captured the hearts of fans and critics everywhere. MONSTERS, INC., is "visually dazzling, action-packed, and hilarious" (Boston Herald), featuring groundbreaking animation, imaginative storytelling, and unforgettable voice talent. John Goodman stars as the lovable James P. Sullivan (Sulley) and Billy Crystal as his wisecracking best friend, Mike Wazowski. Top scarer Sulley and his enthusiastic Scare Assistant Mike work at Monsters, Inc., the largest scream-processing factory in Monstropolis. The main power source of the monster world is the collected screams of human children. Monsters believe children are dangerous and toxic, however, and they are scared silly when a little girl wanders into their world. Sulley and Mike do their best to return the girl home, but they face monstrous intrigue and some hilarious misadventures along the way. MONSTERS, INC., is "supremely clever -- fun for kids and adults alike" (CBS-TV). Treat yourself to the most entertaining movie of the year with all-new exclusive bonus features and animation for monster laughs and monster fun. Product Measures: 0.61" x 5.34" x 7.5" The folks at Pixar can do no wrong with Monsters, Inc., the studio's fourth feature film, which stretches the computer animation format in terms of both technical complexity and emotional impact. The giant, blue-furred James P. "Sulley" Sullivan (wonderfully voiced by John Goodman) is a scare-monster extraordinaire in the hidden world of Monstropolis, where the scaring of kids is an imperative in order to keep the entire city running. Beyond the competition to be the best at the business, Sullivan and his assistant, the one-eyed Mike Wazowski (Billy Crystal), discover what happens when the real world interacts with theirs in the form of a 2-year-old baby girl dubbed "Boo," who accidentally sneaks into the monster world with Sulley one night. Director Pete Doctor and codirectors David Silverman and Lee Unkrich follow the Pixar (Toy Story) blueprint with an imaginative scenario, fun characters, and ace comic timing. By the last heart-tugging shot, kids may never look at monsters the same, nor artists at what computer animation can do in the hands of magicians. --Doug Thomas |
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Schoolhouse Rock! (Special 30th Anniversary Edition) List Price: $19.99 Sale Price: $10.00 |
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It's a good bet that any American kid growing up in the '70s or '80s learned some elementary lesson from the seminal musical series Schoolhouse Rock!. Airing from 1973 to 1984 (and often revived), the ABC Saturday morning shorts effortlessly introduced kids to grammar, science, multiplication, money, and American history--three minutes at a time. In one smart, comprehensive 2-disc set, all 46 songs and plenty of extras are collected. The four creators developed the series slowly, a welcome diversion from their advertising agency jobs, and ended up taking home four Emmys over the years. The background material includes 10 audio commentaries and a making-of feature for the new song, "I'm Gonna Send Your Vote to College." The DVD subtitle option is a great bonus for those who need to know every word from such favorites as "Three Is a Magic Number," "Interjections," "I'm Just a Bill," and "Conjunction Junction." (Ages 3 and older) --Doug Thomas Schoolhouse Rock the timeless collection of animated songs that taught an entire generation that "Knowledge Is Power" is on DVD for the first time in this Ultimate Collector's Edition 2-disc set.Now every day can feel like Saturday morning as you sing along with "I'm Just A Bill" "Three Is A Magic Number" "Interjections!" and the rest of your favorite tunes. Featuring a catchy new animated song by the original series' creators the 30th Anniversary Edition DVD rocks your house with every Schoolhouse Rock short ever created!Disc 1: The Original 46 Animated Songs All-New Song "I'm Gonna Send Your Vote To College" Play-All Feature Shuffle-All Feature Rockin' Top 10 JukeboxDisc 2: The Long-Lost Song "The Weather Show" Never-Before-Released On Video "Scooter Computer And Mr. Chips" 3-Song Set Behind-The-Scenes Footage Top 20 Countdown "Earn Your Diploma" Trivia Game Arrange-A-Song Puzzles 4 Music Videos By Contemporary Artists Emmy Awards Featurette Nike Commercial Of "Three Is A Magic Number" Audio Commentaries 5.1 DTS Of All-New Song "I'm Gonna Send Your Vote To College"System Requirements:Running Time: 283 Min. Color. This feature is presented in "Standard" format. Copyright 2002 Buena Vista Home Video.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: CHILDREN/FAMILY Rating: UPC: 786936157826 Manufacturer No: 2304803 |
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Philips Sonicare HX6311/02 Sonicare for Kids Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush List Price: $69.99 Sale Price: $43.99 |
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Encourage healthy brushing on their own. One brush that supports growing smiles. Finally a Sonicare for your kids! Philips Sonicare, makers of the #1 recommended power toothbrush brand by dental professionals, introduces Sonicare For Kids! Using the same patented sonic technology that Sonicare is famous for, Sonicare For Kids is designed especially to encourage healthy brushing habits in growing kids while delivering outstanding results- even when they are brushing on their own.Designed Just for Kids Every feature of Sonicare For Kids has been engineered to be kid-friendly at each brushing phasePower levels, brush heads, and bristles specially designed for small, sensitive mouthsErgonomic handle design for comfort and ease of useKidTimer and KidPacer help kids learn to brush for full two minutes A Better Brushing ExperienceChildren aged 7-10 brushed significantly longer with Sonicare For Kids than with the Oral-B® Stages® '4' manual toothbrush1Sonicare For Kids ensures gentle, effective brushing with kid-friendly power settings that are 60% and 40% less powerful than Sonicare FlexCareDelivers Superior ResultsRemoves up to 75% more plaque in hard-to-reach areas than a children's manual toothbrush2Up to 90% better plaque removal overall than a Crest® SpinBrush® children's battery toothbrush2Sonicare For Kids is proven safe and gentle on teeth and gingival tissue 1. Defenbaugh J, Schmitt P, Master A, et al. Data on file, 2007. 2. Milleman J, Putt M, Olson M, et al. Data on file, 2007. Specially designed features for more effective brushingKidTimer helps kids reach the recommended two-minute brushing time - it progressively increases length of time over 90 daysTwo distinct brush head sizes specifically designed to gently clean and protect teeth at key developmental phasesRubber Overmold protects childrens' teethInterchangeable panels allow kids to customize their toothbrush handleTwo Kid-friendly power modes provide gentle cleaning appropriate for different ages: low mode for 4+ and high mode for 7+Ergonomic Handle is designed with various gripping locations, facilitating shared or independent brushingKidPacer Fun sounds encourage kids to brush the front and back of both upperPatented sonic technology helps your child gently and effectively clean deep between teeth and along the gumlineResults Guaranteed If you are not 100% satisfied after your child has used Sonicare For Kids for 28 days, we'll give you a full refund.What's in the Box Two brush heads for ages 4+ and 7+, 3 interchangeable panels, 1 rechargeable handle, 1 sturdy charger base with brush head storage.Looking for the right Sonicare brush head?Click here for the Sonicare Brush Head GuideFor KidsEssential CleanWhiter, Healthier TeethAdvanced CleaningGum CareUltimate CleaningAir FlossSonicare for KidsXtreme e3000Essence5300Essence5350EasyCleanHealthy White 710Healthy White R732FlexCareR910FlexCareRS930FlexCare+Diamond CleanAir FlossModel # HX6311/02HX3351/02HX5351/46HX5352/46HX6511/50HX6711/02HX6732/02HX6911/02HX6932/10HX6972/10HX9332/05HX8111/02RechargeableAn easier wayto floss•Battery•••••••••QuadpacerFor best results use your Philips Sonicare rechargeable toothbrush with Air Floss• •••••••Brushing ModesAges 4 - 7CleanCleanCleanCleanCleanCleanCleanCleanCleanCleanAges 7 - 10 Clean and WhiteClean and White White SensitiveSensitiveSensitiveSensitiveSensitive MassageMassageMassage Go Care/Max CareGo Care/Max CareRefreshPolish Gum CareGum CareAir & Microdroplet TechnologyHandles11121111111Clean between all teeth in only 60 seconds with one teaspoon of water or mouthwashIncluded Brush Heads21121121222UV Brush Head Sanitizer •• Travel Charger ••• ••Deluxe travel case with USB ChargerIlluminated Display •• |
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Special Education Needs Causing Financial Crisis in California Schools
Now, I am all for special education for children with disabilities. I attended school at a time when such children were either put into "special" schools or thrown in with the general student population to sink or swim on their own. It was a terrible inequity. It finally was addressed in the 1970s with a law designed to correct such discrimination by giving these children the civil right to an equal opportunity to learn. The law covered children from birth to age 22, guaranteeing them the right to a free and "appropriate" public education. It is the ambiguous word "appropriate" written into the law that is creating a crisis for the California schools, according to Nanette Asimov, staff writer for the San Francisco Chronicle.
The article cited a situation of one California schools child with a disability. The assigned public middle school offered special college prep classes, daily help from a special education expert, a laptop computer, extra time for tests, the opportunity to temporarily leave class if the child's had an anxiety attack, and a special advocate to smooth over any problems with teachers.
The parents hired a special consultant instead, who found alternative schooling opportunities — all were private schools and all were out-of-state. They settled on a boarding school in Maine, outside the main city, that had one-tenth of the enrollment of the California schools. The one thing this school did not offer was a special education program. The mother said that smaller classrooms and a smaller campus were more important than a special education program. Since the possibility of anxiety attacks was mentioned in the article, no one can truly judge the merit of this situation except the child's physician and/or psychologist.
After the child was placed into the private school, the parents then hired an attorney, who specializes in special education cases, to file papers with the court demanding the California schools pay four years of tuition and family travel costs between California and Maine. Tuition was $30,000 annually. The California schools met the demands.
This is only one such case in the California schools, which may or may not have been justified. The problem is that it is not the only case. In 2005, there were 3,763 California schools children with disabilities that were the focus of formal complaints — the vast majority of which came from parents. This is triple the number of only ten years ago, and the numbers are growing.
With a cost of almost $40,000 to go to a court hearing and the possibility of an expensive judgment, the California schools attempt to settle cases before they get that far. In 2005, ten percent of the California schools' cases went to a full hearing — 386 in all. The remaining 90 percent were resolved through confidential settlements. With 700,000 special needs students currently in the California schools and already paying hundreds of thousands of dollars each year for private placements, the school system is headed for a financial crisis.
In 2004, the California schools received $4.1 billion for special education from the government and local sources. It was still not enough to pay these extra settlement costs, and the California schools had to take $1.6 billion from the regular class budget. Twenty-eight percent of the special education expenditures that year came from the regular education budget.
California schools educators complain that parents who are able to afford an attorney are assured more opportunities for their children than those who cannot afford to do so, creating an inequity between the haves and have-nots. Additionally, special education teachers see benefits to special programs, such as horseback riding therapy, but acknowledge that such parent demands are not education related. California schools parents and educators are at odds.
Parents are making tuition payment demands of the California schools for such programs as private day schools, boarding schools, summer camps, horseback riding therapy, and aqua therapy. Additionally, the California schools are expected to pay for computers, airfare, car rental, hotel stays, meals, new clothing and tailoring for the children, cell phone calls, stamps, gas and tolls, and future round-trip visits from time of enrollment until the children graduate from high school.
In all, the California schools are paying billions of dollars each year for private placements and auxiliary costs. It is creating an inequity for children the civil rights law was passed to protect and a financial crisis for the California schools.
I have to admit that I wanted every opportunity possible for my child to live a happy and normal adult life. I had a special needs child and spent many hours sitting in principals' offices and at the school board demanding that his needs be met. I was thankful that he received access to the available offerings within the public school system.
In my view, however, it is not a question of right or wrong, justified expenditure or not. It is a question of the legislators going back and specifically defining the word "appropriate". Until then, the California schools are borrowing from Peter to pay Paul, which means less opportunities all the way around.
This information on California schools is brought to you by www.schoolsk-12.com.
About the Author
Patricia Hawke is a staff writer for Schools K-12, providing free, in-depth reports on all U.S. public and private K-12 schools. Patricia has a nose for research and writes stimulating news and views on school issues. For more on California schools visit http://www.schoolsk-12.com/California/index.html
Free computer magazines in Southern California?
I left Orange County, California about five years ago. At that time, there were two free computer magazines, usually distributed in news racks. MicroTimes and Computer User.
Do these still exist? I tried searching for them online, but couldn't find any information about them.
Are there any other free computer magazines in Southern California?
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Unusual tidal activity reported on two La Jolla beaches
Wave heights National Weather Service The spectre of large tsunami waves hitting Southern California seemed to be a washout, but lifeguards in San Diego said they spotted unusual tidal activities at two La Jolla beaches. "It wasn't dangerous, but the water went out lower than an especially low tide and came back in," said San Diego lifeguard Lt. John Everhart. "That was definitely a tsunami ...
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