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Most Insideous Racial Terminology
On Tuesday, we will be doing an activity with our students to help them frame the concepts of subtle pervasive prejudice and how it affects their educational opportunities a la the achievement gap, etc. We will also be discussing institutional racism in concrete terms ( Read more... ) -
Daily OM: April 16, 2008: Giveaways
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Elinore's Garden: Intervention via Spirit
I was supposed to work this morning. I had the 2nd day of training for our summer algebra program. I was looking forward to it. But, my car overheated last night, so I got up this morning to add fluids to the radiator and see how it went. It seemed fine, so I left the house for the 35 mile ride to Carson ( Read more... ) -
Florida sells unlimited water-pumping rights in drought-stricken State Park to Nestle for $230
The State of Florida has given a Nestle bottling plant the right to pump as much water as it can get out Madison Blue Springs State Park, which is presently in drought conditions. The right lasts until 2018, and cost Nestle $230 in permit fees. Florida is presently in bitter dispute with its neighboring states over a region-wide water-shortage.
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A Cupa' Tea
I just made myself a cup of tea and an english muffn to start my day ( Read more... ) -
Sen. Kerry Dismantles the McCain Myth & More
I have already seen this information(the Moveon.org list) posted on livejournals without reference to source. Anyway, the video of Kerry's remarks can be seen at Crooks & Liars(link below ( Read more... ) -
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I found this while looking at michellecares userinfo. My 17 year old son is entering this phase of realization about the world. I feel blessed to be able to discuss this with him from time to time. I don't want him to become cynical.
"How is one to live a moral and compassionate existence when one is fully aware of the blood, the horror inherent in life, when ( Read more... )
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