Thanks for the links.

Morton Arboretum

This has been my conclusion too. Switched to Singapore as a "core" for the up to date math terms, use Strayor-Upton and sometimes Ray's for extra or alternative methods. Strayor-Upton is even set up similarly (more cycles in S-U, but still the addition, subtraction, multiplication, etc. progression), so I find it fairly easy to sync, plus, anything not covered in Singapore but in S-U we will do over the summer. FYI I moved to Singapore this year after using S-U and Ray's for awhile.

:iagree: Abuse is abuse, whether physical or mental, direct or indirect, concrete or abstract it is entirely different and unrelated to a punishment given for knowingly breaking the rules.

:gnorsi:

better news!!!

This ruling indicates, despite the smoke machine haze, some are aware that the Emperor has no clothes! Let's hope it isn't a drawn out fiasco getting him dressed. These children need to be returned.

yes- I thought it was really good. Rikki Lake did it.

:hurray::party: Happy Birthday!!!

I have had this problem before but not this week. This week it has been my Yahoo account. Ugh.

Yes-- for several days it either can't connect at all or when it does, it keeps blinking on and off. -weird? A tad annoying.

here is an interesting article "Narnia's Secrets" by Michael Ward Someone may have read his book, 'Planet Narnia: The Seven Heavens in the Imagination of C.S. Lewis'

You might want to look at this list. There was a court case in the UK involving this movie. They state: "The Court found that the film was misleading in nine respects and that the Guidance Notes drafted by the Education Secretary’s advisors served only to exacerbate the political propaganda in the film." "In order for the film to be shown, the Government must first amend their Guidance Notes to Teachers to make clear that 1.) The Film is a political work and promotes only one side of the argument. 2.) If teachers present the Film without making this plain they may be in breach of section 406 of the Education Act 1996 and guilty of political indoctrination. 3.) Nine inaccuracies have to be specifically drawn to the attention of school children." They provide links to the court case too. Should provide for plenty of discussion and research in multiple subjects. :)

Good question. End result seems circular...each is feeding the other. Shock sells right along with lifestyle, aren't teens one of the largest and lucrative demographics for marketers? And beansprouts- You are right about exhibitionism. A really weird mad dash (some of it to blend in w/the herd, some of it to stand out, I can't tell anymore) with the ultimate goal of attention and acceptance. That is the saddest part. Does anyone think it only looks bad to those who are more conservative? Those that are shocked and dismayed are putting to much emphasis on it based on their prejudices? Just wondering... I would sadly say it appears to be very acceptable to the mainstream.

:lurk5: waiting to see if anyone has input.

I found it on line and took the quiz, whew luckily I'm smarter that a 5th grader, LOL.

I hear the theme of ..... "So, that's why you came to Tuco." :leaving:

What channel is this show on? I only have three. Who do they usually pit the 5th grader against?

Or you could surprise us w/another. as to the question- don't make me pick!

:lol: my dd is in perpetual snack mode. In fact I realized she wouldn't do well in ps b/c she grazes all day. I have similar scenarios running like this daily- crafty crafty LOL

"I fit in better than you. At least I'm wearing cowboy boots."

I do not think he was "against" it but I did have to wait until I was 16. My grandmother was outspokenly against it and promoted clip-ons, yet she didn't get mad when I had it done (at 16). added: I haven't wore any earrings in years either...

I wasn't trying to bother anyone- sorry. I just threw that out there as a reason why one Republican I know isn't keen on voting for him. Not trying to upset anyone!!

Well it wouldn't hinder their powers of budget cutting;) Unless one believes that a Democratic Congress is unable to do that. ;);) The Republicans haven't been very thrifty lately either. Someone I know well has claimed McCain the perfect Manchurian Candidate for quite a few years. Guess I need to watch the movie again or try to find a copy of the book. This person connects dots left and right. I have no idea if that is warranted or not, I haven't been a fan of his based on other issues, so I'm just waiting and watching for now.