There were investments in urban schools, in teachers, in teacher training, in teacher distribution that made a huge difference

The last time we made major headway on these issues was in the 1960’s and 70’s when we Rosetta Stone Spanish V3 had the war on poverty and we brought poverty, unemployment and segregation rates down. The achievement gap (between rich and poor) closed by more than three quarters in a very short period of time (15 years between the early 1970s and the mid-1980s). There were investments in urban schools, in teachers, in teacher training, in teacher distribution that made a huge difference. Had we continued with those policies, we would have had no racial achievement gap by the year 2000. In the 1980’s, we ended all those programs and never really regrouped.We have to address the problems now from both sides. On one hand, poverty and segregation are getting worse, and policymakers do not want to talk about it. On the other hand, we also have to address the issue of what we do to improve schools. A recent analysis of the ?achievement gap shows about a third of the achievement gap between affluent and poor students in 9th grade ?is present at kindergarten. That’s because kids are growing up in very different kinds of communities with different learning opportunities within the family and within the community. We’ve seen huge reductions in the achievement gap where communities have put high quality pre-schools in place. New Jersey is an example. The other two-thirds of the achievement gap is due to summer learning loss. Wealthy students continue to increase their learning during the summer, while low-income students lose ground. We have to improve education?? from September to June, but we also have to put in place summer learning opportunities.Then inside of school we have to equalize access to high quality teachers, and we have to improve the training of our teachers, which other countries have done. We have to get a curriculum that is focused on high order thinking and performance skills instead of bubbling in on multiple choice tests. Our kids are definitely disadvantaged because they are never asked on our tests to do the kinds of things that PISA asks them to do and other countries teach them to do: ?more focus on skills of research and analysis, requiring writing, Rosetta Stone Portuguese thinking and expressing your ideas.Is there a fast track to fix this?Many of the countries that were low achieving and are now high achieving made huge gains in a decade. We could make strong gains quickly if we could get focused.? A couple of things need to happen. We need to end the practice of allowing people to teach without training. There are states like Connecticut and North Carolina which put in place reforms in the 1990s where they raised salaries for teachers, raised standards for teachers for entry, preparation, and licensing, put in place induction ?programs to measure good teaching with strong performance assessments as well as support. In a few years they went from teacher shortages to surpluses, improved the quality of the teaching force, and raised student achievement. One of the problems we have in the United States however is that we tend to focus, make progress, and then backslide. We’re good innovators in terms of starting successful projects and programs in schools, but Steelers Jerseys without the emphasis that is needed to maintain the system.Is there a disconnect between education systems and the real world, i.e. the kind of education systems kids need to excel in the 21st century?I believe the disconnect is a concern in ?the UK as well as the US. Too often policymakers and educators ?think about a curriculum that consists of the facts you need to know across your 12 years of school, and schools are asked to make sure that students learn those facts instead of being able to use knowledge for complex problem solving, or being able to collaborate effectively.We need to expand students’ experiences to connect to the world out of school and we need to enable them to use technology to explore the world of ideas and to create new products.The change in mindset has to happen, first, at the governmental level, and it has to be reflected in student assessment.

Learn Chief Operating Officer to Present at the 2010 Pacific Crest Emerging Technology Summit as a Leading Cloud Provider

Learn , the knowledge platform Rosetta Stone V3 company, announced today that JW Ray, the company’s Chief Operating Officer, will present at the 5th annual Pacific Crest Emerging Technology Summit on February 25th at the InterContinental Hotel San Francisco, California. The Pacific Crest Summit is the premier conference for the technology sector s leading Rosetta Stone French V3 investors and executives, and features an agenda which will provide attendees with a unique perspective on the latest factors prevailing in the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) sector.Mr. Ray will be among the headliners of a full slate of presentations from over 40 leading On-Demand companies, panel discussions, and keynote addresses. As one of the pioneers of Cloud Computing and the leader in the SaaS Learning industry, we are committed to providing thought leadership and cutting edge technology to the market,” said JW Ray, Chief Operating Steelers Jerseys Officer of Learn . “We are excited to share our unique business model and how Learn achieved record results during the worst economy in the past 8 decades.”

PolyVision, Conceptua Math, Britannica and SkillsTutor Partner to Improve Technology Integration

To help schools bring learning to life, PolyVision, a leader Rosetta Stone V3 in the development of interactive teaching and learning technology, has partnered with leading education software providers Conceptua Math, Britannica Digital Learning and SkillsTutor?. The companies have teamed up to help educators better integrate interactive technology into the classroom in ways that maximize school budgets and meet students’ expectations for learning in the digital age.With their open architecture, PolyVision interactive whiteboards give educators the freedom to use the hardware, software and digital tools they already know and love, including award-winning online software from Conceptua Math, Britannica Digital Learning and SkillsTutor. PolyVision’s technology requires no special software or extensive training to use. Combining PolyVision’s next-generation interactive classroom solutions, ēno, with the market’s leading educational software enables teachers to easily create budget-friendly, engaging 21st century learning experiences that engage and inspire students.“The most cost-effective technology is intuitive and inclusive for all learners,” said Adam Hall, President of SkillsTutor. “We’ve partnered with PolyVision because our companies share that vision. Additionally, ēno provides the most dynamic and affordable interactive classroom technology available to give students a fuller, richer experience with our solutions for their improvement.”A powerful online tutoring tool, SkillsTutor seamlessly integrates Rosetta Stone French V3 into the curriculum and provides targeted instruction for the classroom or extended use at home. Lessons and activities in reading, language, writing, math and science help support teachers, while giving students a tool to improve test scores and meet mandated state objectives. SkillsTutor solutions are available on mobile devices for true, anytime/anywhere learning.“The combination of PolyVision’s ēno one and Conceptua Fractions is seamless,” said Arjan Khalsa, CEO of Conceptua Math. “Partnering with PolyVision, we have created digital videos that demonstrate the dramatic impact of our combined solution. Teachers are getting the message that teaching fractions is more effective and easier when you use the right tools.”Conceptua Fractions is a supplemental online math curriculum that uses simple visual models to make it easy to teach fractions. Students progress from concrete to abstract representations, building conceptual understanding and procedural fluency.“Britannica has Steelers Jerseys succeeded as a digital company by creatively applying today’s classroom technologies to our current, high-quality educational content and producing products that really work for students and teachers,” said Michael Ross, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Britannica Digital Learning. “PolyVision’s interactive whiteboards are a big part of that. They show our products as they should be shown. And, I think our products provide excellent content for theirs. It’s a great match.”Britannica Digital Learning develops online learning and curriculum-correlated resources for students ranging from pre-school to college.

Businessolver Promotion Supports Client Centric Growth

Businessolver continues to Rosetta Stone grow and evolve to reflect its ongoing commitment to client delight. As part of this growth process, Molly Bower has been promoted to Senior Director of Client Services, with accountability for all staff in support of the Client Centric Teams.“Molly has been instrumental in driving our common language, strong performance and raising the bar across our teams from both a process and client management perspective,” said Brooke Knight, Vice President of Client Services at Businessolver. Bower will be responsible for managing daily operations, performance and client management.Bower has been at Businessolver for nearly two years, in the roles of Client Services Manager and Director/Team Lead. Her main responsibilities have been day-to-day management Rosetta Stone Cheap of client relationships; talent and performance management for a Client Centric Team; and internal leadership and development. Her new role will include responsibilities for the entire Client Services organization, driving consistent processes and encouraging an energetic and growth-filled environment.“I am looking for the opportunity to get to work with the Client Centric Teams on a more global level in order to have a high impact,” Bower said. “Businessolver offers so many great opportunities to individuals for growth. Our environment is unmatched, and the people that work here are the best.”Prior to her employment at Businessolver, Bower was a Corporate Training and Learning Specialist at GeoLearning. She has also been a Human Resources executive with Younkers Corporate. She believes both previous positions have helped her gain an understanding of her clients' points of view as Human Resources professionals.Businessolver is a provider of online benefits Rosetta Stone American English V3 administration services and benefit administration outsourcing services. Its web-based platform automates employers’ insurance benefit administration by consolidating multiple insurance carriers into a single platform and customizing the process to meet each employer’s unique enrollment requirements. In addition to Enrollment and Eligibility services, other Businessolver service offerings include: COBRA Administration, Billing and Financial Reporting, Service Center, Benefit Advisory Services, Eligibility Verification and Fulfillment. Steelers Jerseys Contact Businessolver for more information.

Celebrate the Year of Foreign Language Study, Winter Quarter Begins January 10, 2005 at Nashville s Tennessee Foreign Language Institute

The U.S. Senate has designated 2005 as ` Rosetta Stone Software The Year of Foreign Language Study , during which foreign language study is promoted and expanded in elementary schools, secondary schools, institutions of higher learning, businesses, and government programs. Americans live in a world of diverse cultures, a world where competence in more than one language is critical for communication and understanding. American business, non-governmental Cheap Rosetta Stone Software organizations and government agencies all have difficulty meeting the growing demand for multilingual employees at home and abroad.The Tennessee Foreign Language Institute can help you jumpstart your language learning this winter. Group classes in downtown Nashville, Green Hills, 100 Oaks, and Cool Springs begin on January 10th. Among the languages we offer are Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, German, Italian, French, Spanish, and Portuguese; other languages may be offered depending upon demand.Specialized business classes and private classes Rosetta Stone Spanish Latin can also be arranged to meet your specific language needs.

SyberWorks e-Learning Podcasts: Episode #10 The Benefits of Using Business Language Rather Than Training Language

SyberWorks, a leader in custom Rosetta Stone e-Learning Solutions and the Learning Management Systemindustry, today announces the next episode in their e-Learning Podcast Series: The Benefits of Using Business Language Rather Than Training Language. Dave Boggs, CEO of SyberWorks, states, This is the first episode in a new miniseries that will focus on the business of learning management. The miniseries will consist of a series of interviews with Mark Bower, President and CEO of Bower and Company, Inc. ( bowercompany ), a learning- and performance-management consulting firm located in Colorado. Over the course of the series, we will discuss practical issues that impact learning professionals and training managers in the corporate training environment. The series will focus on business fundamentals in learning management that help training managers and learning professionals run their departments more efficiently and effectively. Boggs continues, In the first segment, Mark Bower discusses the use of Rosetta Stone V3 business language, rather than training (or learning-professional) language, and why this is important to your e-Learning and training programs. Mary Kay Lofurno, Director of Marketing at SyberWorks, narrates the series. SyberWorks e-Learning Podcast Series: Episode #10 The Benefits of Using Business Language Rather Than Training Language syberworks /audio/mark_bower01.mp3 is located in the SyberWorks Online Media Center at syberworks /elearning_podcast.htm in the About Us section of the SyberWorks web site. The transcript is located at syberworks /elpodcast5_transcript.htm.About SyberWorksSyberWorks, Inc. ( syberworks ) is a leader in the custom e-Learning Solutions and Learning Management System industries for Fortune 1000 corporations, higher education, and Rosetta Stone Latin Spanish other organizations. Located in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company serves the multi-billion-dollar e-Learning market. Since 1995, SyberWorks has developed and delivered unique and economical solutions to create, manage, measure, and improve e-Learning programs at companies and organizations in the United States, Canada, Europe and other countries.

The Gotham City avenger comes to Glasgow

Holy flashbacks! What’s that signal beaming up into the sky over the west Rosetta Stone Languages of Scotland right now? See it? Yes, just coming out from behind the grey clouds. It’s an appeal, a clarion call to see a 72-year-old schizophrenic with sociopathic tendencies, who likes to wear pointy-eared hoodies, can’t seem to commit to a relationship, and likes to dress teenage boys in canary yellow capes and tights.Yes, Batman is winging his way towards Glasgow as part of a world arena tour, a multi-million pound spectacle that will feature a cast of 23 actors and acrobats, 50 tons of catwalk rigging to allow for flying effects, and a Batmobile that will whizz the length of the specially designed, extended, stage. Because of the demands of live performance, the show will feature two Batmen and two Robins.But will the live show work? Can you take the essence of the comic book hero who first appeared in 1939 and develop him in the arena stage? The DC Comics’ character’s relationship with the reader (me included) is intimate, alluring and exciting, largely because the action is played out in the head. Will the adventures of this highly visual on-stage vigilante stimulate the same responses?It’s mid-afternoon in rehearsals in the Capital FM arena in Nottingham and the tension in the hot air is palpable. A scene is being performed that requires not only incredible precision and direction but the stamina of a comic book hero. All of a sudden Batman has flown down on to the stage from nowhere. Now, there are clowns to the left of me, Joker to the right … and here I am in the in the middle of a battle between Gotham City’s saviour and 20 face-painted acrobatic hoodlums who have just tumbled out of a 20ft high face. There is a strong storyline and narrative. If you don't have a story then all the investment Rosetta Stone Cheap in the world won't matter' It’s the face of the Joker, Batman’s arch enemy and Batman has flown in to rescue Robin, who’s trapped in a giant transparent ball. Now the Joker’s henchmen are armed with martial arts poles, and they are attacking Batman. Can the Dark Knight save Robin from the Joker? Will Gotham City be safe from criminal psychopaths? More importantly, will Batman Live work as a live show?Executive producer Nick Grace, who has spent three years pulling the show together and can boast a CV including Walking With Dinosaurs Live, most certainly believes it will. Already he has plans to tour North America and Europe, with options for the Far East and Australia. But Grace reveals he first had to convince Warner Bros and DC Comics he could put on a show. There have been hundreds of people pitching for Batman over the years, but our pitch was different, he explains in soft but confident voice. We didn’t want to do the show as a musical in theatre (like Spiderman), instead we wanted to do an arena show, because Batman is such a big brand. And as a result we’ve got 20 actors and 23 acrobats, and a new specially-designed Batmobile. Also, we’ve put together an amazing creative team, which was theatrical and had worked in rock ‘n’ roll. Designer Es Devlin masterminded the recent Lady Gaga and Take That tours, while creative director Anthony Van Laast’s CV includes Mamma Mia! and Sister Act. On top of that, says Grace, Warner liked what we had been producing so far. To my shock and horror they said yes. Grace, who’s been producing arena shows for 15 years, won’t reveal the exact sum invested in the production, but the riggings alone which allow Rosetta Stone Spain Spanish V3 Batman and Catwoman to fly on to the stage would cost more than 1 million. However, he does concede both the tone of the show and the storyline are absolutely crucial to success.

Olympic Baby Names

Olympic Baby NamesTrends in Chinese baby names touch on social themes, Rosetta Stone nature and celebrity.Some parents choose words such as responsibility (Ze Ren) or social security (She Bao) for their children, and more than 6,600 Chinese are named for democracy (Min Zhu) [source: Xinhua News Agency]. Some parents match their surname with a given name to create words; for example, the Chinese characters He and Xie together (He Xie) mean harmony.Peter Parks/AFP.The 2008 Beijing Olympics has influenced trends in Chinese baby names.According to China's Identification Numbers Search Service Center, part of the Ministry of Public Security, roughly 3,500 children have been named Aoyun (meaning Olympics) [source 9News.com, KUSA-TV]. Some people, mostly males, have Aoyun as their given name, and many parents with the surname Yun are choosing to combine their surname with the given name Ao to create the word. Parents searching for creative names are also looking to the five Beijing Olympic mascots, the Fuwa: Bei Bei the fish, Jing Jing the panda, Huan Huan the Olympic flame, Ying Ying the Tibetan antelope and Ni Ni the swallow. Together -- Bei Jing Huan Ying Ni -- they mean Beijing welcomes you! More than 4,000 Chinese have been named for the mascots: Bei Bei (880 people), Jing Jing (1,240 Rosetta Stone V3 people), Huan Huan (1,063 people), Ying Ying (624 people) and Ni Ni (642 people) [source: 9News.com, KUSA-TV]. Hello, My Name is @Imagine being known as 1A. Or @. Some parents in China are lookingto symbols, numerals and ancient characters in an effort to createunique names for their children.Creative? Maybe too creative. Sixty million Chinese have names thatcannot be recognized by computers, including China's Ministry of PublicSecurity database used to issue electronic identity cards. In response, the government has banned names that use Arabicnumerals, foreign languages and symbols that do not belong to Chineselanguages. Naming habits aren't the only way the Olympics are influencing Chinese culture. The government has launched self-improvement campaigns to boost public etiquette and cultivate good manners in preparation for its Olympic hosting duties. In Beijing, for example, the public is being asked to curtail its notorious spitting habit -- local residents are asked to use napkins or bags, and fines are imposed on people who are caught spitting in the street. Local and government officials are also trying to improve and standardize English translations on signs and improve hospitality toward strangers, all in an effort to make foreigners more comfortable during their visit. So long to the infamous Dongda Anus Hospital (now known as the Dongda Proctology Hospital). And self-improvement isn't just suggested, it's practiced. The Rosetta Stone Greek 11th day of every month is Queuing Day, when people are encouraged to practice waiting in line instead of crowding and jumping queues. Seat-giving Day, held on the 22nd of each month, promotes to commuters the idea of giving up seats for the elderly, children, pregnant women and the disabled while riding public transportation. For more information about the China, Olympic history and baby naming, visit our related information on the following page.-

The Sad Story of Rudolph Flesch

PLEASE SEE UPDATE AT END::::::::::::Here Is A Mystery: Why Did Our Educators Rosetta Stone Spanish Embrace Theories About Reading That Actually Seemed to Keep Children From Learning To Read? Starting around 1925 whole language (a/k/a look-say) took over American education. The take-over lasted more than 60 years. The debate continues but phonics is back on top.I am working on a tribute to Rudolph Flesch, the lonely prophet who wrote Why Johnny Can't Read and, 25 years later, Why Johnny STILL Can't Read. Everything he said seems to me common sense. But the educational establishment, to a remarkable degree, was able to ignore him, stonewall him and discredit him. Why?More and more, I find only TWO viable theories to explain this mysterious bit of American history. 1) Our top-level educators were earnest bumblers, a gang that couldn't shoot straight. Or 2) Our top-level educators were clever Rosetta Stone Spanish V3 --and ruthless--ideologues who pushed look-say as a way to level or dumb down millions of students. Flesch maintains that so-called dyslexia is virtually unknown when children are taught phonetically. By seven or eight, at the latest, children are wired to read. Not being able to read is a statistically unusual thing, like blindness or deafness. But look-say generated millions of people with weird reading problems (and jobs for thousands of people who were called in to remedy the problems). Let's suppose, with Flesch, that all this pain and failure were unnecessary. Flesch writes two books lucidly explaining how things really are. He shines truth upon the land. Incredibly, educators ignore him. The suffering continues; illiteracy makes a comeback. It's a really sad story.... UPDATE--early 2007: all three parts of my tribute to Flesch are on my essay site, Improve-Education.org (#21). The subtitle is: "A Short Sad History of American Education During the 20th Century." I had to research all the way back to the 1880's to figure out why our educators are so drawn to bad ideas. The evidence is overwhelming that Dewey and Company set out to diminish literacy. Look-say was a weapon in that campaign. Our educators decided that Americans Rosetta Stone Hindi V3 didn't really need so much reading, writing and arithmetic. People should be trained for the slots they would fill. In short, there was a betrayal of everything that most people assume educators stand for. New and relevant: 30: The War Against Reading and 33: How To Help A Non-Reader to Read, both on Improve-Education.org.

Steelers Nation Exit Interview: Limas Sweed Era over in Pittsburgh?

Drafted in 2008 to fill the need for a taller wide receiver to replace the loss of Plaxico Sittsburgh Steelers Jerseys Burress just four years prior, the Limas Sweed era has come to an end. Today the cut list was announced and Limas Sweed's name was on it. Three years removed from the draft feels like a lifetime. He was drafted in the second round with much fanfare. Drafted alongside Rashard Mendenhall, the Pittsburgh Steelers' first round pick, Limas Sweed was expected to provide the offense with another weapon. In 2009, following the Super Bowl, the Steelers were transitioning to an offense that was more focused on passing. In fact, at the time Heath Miller Jersey was drafted, many thought he would be the replacement for Hines Ward. This thinking was put to the test in the 2009 AFC Conference Championship Game against the Baltimore Ravens. In the AFC Championship game Hines Ward got injured and could not go the second half. This set the stage for Limas Sweed to step in and define his role going forward with the Steelers. On a play that could have really raised his stock, he dropped the ball after getting wide open at the front of the end zone. Now, in fairness, dropping a pass for a potential touchdown shouldn't define a career. After all, football like any endeavor affords one a second chance. However, what happened after it called his stint with the Steelers into question.The idea that a player would fake an injury after making an error rubbed many Steelers fans the wrong way. I will argue he was fired in the minds of the fans when this happened. He could never make up for this play. He did more than quit on the play. He quit on the team at the moment. Hines Ward Jersey As a tall receiving option he will catch on with another team, but this will haunt him going forward. Most of his struggles are mental and not physical. He will have to do something big on a losing team or perhaps the Canadian Football League to revive his career.What do you think? CFL or NFL bench-practice Squad? Follow Terrell Barnes on Twitter@TerrellBarnesor check out his profile page to become a fan.

Jets' 22-17 victory over Steelers puts season back on track

EnlargeJohn O'Boyle / The Star-Ledger Steelers Emmanuel Sanders gets Steelers Authentic Jerseys past Jets Brodney Pool in the closing minute the game between the New York Jets and the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh. 12/19/10 John O'Boyle / The Star-Ledger New York Jets vs Pittsburgh Steelers gallery (29 photos)PITTSBURGH Right guard Brandon Moore thought about his mom back home in Indiana, who calls or text messages him after every game.Fullback Tony Richardson drew on his parents, and his 16-year-old friend in Texas, who is waiting for liver and lung transplants. Tight end Dustin Kellers mind turned to his family, his teammates and some of his more than 30,000 Twitter followers, the ones who told him they knew these werent the Same Old Jets. Star Ledger reporters discuss the Jets victory over the Steelers Star Ledger reporters Steve Politi and Jenny Vrentas discuss the New York Jets victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh. (Video by John O'Boyle) Watch video At the team hotel the night before the Jets 22-17 victory against the Steelers, this is what offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer asked his players to do: Not dwell on the doubters after a two-loss slide, or the fact that the organization had never won a game here. But, instead, Troy Polamalu Jersey think about those people in their lives who believed their aspirations were still possible.Coming off that field, that was one of first thoughts that I thought of: ‘We were the only ones that really believed we were going to win this game, Moore said. Other than some family members and friends, that was probably it.It was the perfect message for a slumping offense, the unit that hadnt scored a touchdown since Thanksgiving but found a winning formula Sunday. And it wound up being the definition of the team Sunday a team that needed a positive definition in the month of December, after losses and TripGate as the Jets held on despite a late surge by the Steelers.With two seconds on the clock, and Pittsburgh 10 yards from the end zone, one play was the difference between victory and defeat. It also felt like the difference between a season saved, and one spiraling out of control. Ben Roethlisbergers pass to tight end Matt Spaeth was incomplete, deflected by cornerback Marquice Cole, and the Jets were 10-4 and in strong standing for a postseason bid.We were sinking, linebacker Bart Scott said. We went from fighting for the best record in the league, to possibly if we lose this game fighting for the playoffs.Now, if the Jets win one of their final two games they are assured a postseason spot, and could take advantage of other scenarios with a little help.Sunday started with a 97-yard kickoff return for a touchdown by Brad Smith, the kind of spark the Jets needed and a play special teams coordinator Mike Westhoff told his players all week could break for a big one.RELATED COVERAGE:Jets' 22-17 victory over Steelers puts season back on trackPoliti: 'Same old Jets' replaced with familiar swaggerJets quarterback Mark Sanchez shows his resilience in victory over SteelersJets' Braylon Edwards made most of extra chancesPoliti's Supe-o-meter: Giants and Jets aren't exactly on a collision courseYou grade 'em: Jets vs. SteelersThat seemed to be another theme Sunday confidence and Schottenheimers players sensed it in the way he called the offense, one week after fans jeered him at home.He turned out a precise and Hines Ward Jersey gutsy game plan that broke some of the Jets tendencies and targeted their foes weaknesses. They relied on a formula of short passes, stretching the run with multiple tight end sets, and taking the big plays when they were there.The Steelers had only given up an average of 60.1 rushing yards per game, but the Jets ran for 106 yards. When they needed to be courageous, they were, hitting an 11-yard corner route to Keller on a third-and-1, and going for it on fourth-and-1 in the red zone on the same drive.The call was to fake a blast play, one of the Jets staples, and they sold it to perfection.Sanchez bootlegged to his left side and into the end zone for a 7-yard score ending an 11-quarter offensive touchdown drought.He called as close to a perfect game as you can call, Keller said of Schottenheimer.That score tied it at 17 late in the third quarter, and the Jets went ahead on a 34-yard field goal with 10:07 to play. From there, the game was in the defenses hands.The unit hadnt been perfect: It allowed the first 100-yard rusher of the season, Rashard Mendenhall, and the Steelers finished with 378 yards of total offense.But Scott said they reminded themselves that great defenses make plays when its needed most. One was Jason Taylors safety, when he sliced into the end zone to tackle Mewelde Moore, earning two points and ensuring the Steelers would need more than a field goal.Pittsburgh eventually got the ball back with 2:08 on the clock, surged down the field with big gains: 22 yards, 11, 29, 18, 16. With nine seconds left on the clock, they sat at the Jets 10-yard line.Your hearts telling you to send everyone, said Ryan, whom players said welled up in his own speech Saturday night. Your heads telling you something else.The Jets didnt blitz. Instead, they used their turbo package with an overload of defensive backs. They rushed just three and dropped eight into coverage, using a version of cover-2 zone defense, players said.On the first snap, two players crossed in the back of the end zone, and neither caught the ball. On the second, Roethlisberger had too much time, scrambling left. Cole said he could tell he would go to Spaeth, so he took off and dove for the ball and got a piece of it. Game over.When a teams driving down, usually you see those teams score, safety Dwight Lowery said.But those of us on that football field, we believed we were going to win. Thats why we did.

Camp Battles: Top 5 Positional Battles to Watch for the Steelers in Camp and Preseason

I absolutely love football before actual football. By that, I mean I love reading about Steelers Jerseys camp, watching highlights about camp, and analyzing every single play of every preseason game. The positional battles that occur are always awesome to watch and, believe it or not, these big decisions will have a large impact on the season. These battles are usually for depth positions and ultimately end up having an impact when injuries occur. If you are not a preseason junky like me, you are in luck. I have prepared a checklist for you to watch this year.Here are my top 5 positional battles:5. 3rd Tight End4. Offensive Line Depth3. Nickle Cornerback2. The Fifth Wide Receiver1. 3rd Down Running Back 5. 3rd Tight EndIf you have not already heard, Matt Spaeth left for the Windy City, a move that pleases many Spaeth haters. Like him or hate him, his departure creates a major hole in our roster. In other words, Bruce Arians's entire playbook is worthless right now because he does not have enough Tight Ends. Therefore, we need someone to step up in a huge way. Right now, I would say it is a shoe in for David Johnson to be the 2nd TE, unless someone really upstages him and he is left at #3. Either way, I see him making the team.Players to watch: Weslye Saunders (44), Jamie McCoy (45), Vaughn Charlton (49)What you need to know: Saunders was projected as a 3rd round draft pick, but was suspended by South Carolina for violating team rules. He is a great pass catcher with some questions about his blocking prowess. McCoy converted to a TE while at Texas A&M. It was an instant success as McCoy became one of the Aggies "most dangerous pass catching threats in his first season at tight end", but questions were left about his blocking ability. Listed on Steelers.com as a TE, but other sites have him listed as a TE/FB. Lastly, Vaughn Charlton is big and slow. He converted to TE in his senior year and is a very raw talent.My pick: Wesyle Saunders (by mid season he is the #2)4. Offensive Line DepthThe biggest question marks have to be at Tackle. We all know last year was a disaster at the position and this year is not shaping up to be much better. It was great that the Steelers resigned Willie Colon, but then they cut Max Starks and Flozell LaMarr Woodley Jersey Adams. That pretty much places the starting roles in Colon and Jonathan Scott's hands without a serious competition. That has to concern you, at least a little bit. My guess at the line would be: Scott / Kemo / Pouncey / Foster / Colon. Outside of Pouncey and Colon, I am not very excited about that line up.Players to watch: C/G Doug Legursky (64), G/T Marcus Gilbert (65), T Chris Scott (61), G Keith Williams (62)What you need to know: Legursky is really a center, but he is not going to play there over Pouncey. He needs to show some flexibility and be able to cut it as a guard. Foster is not a lock for RG and a good camp showing could help Doug win that position. Gilbert is presumably the tackle of the future, but has the flexibility to play guard. He has all the measurables of an OT, but is still rough around the edges. Maybe, just maybe, he can have some Gator magic, like Pouncey, and win a starting position at guard before transitioning into a tackle. Scott was drafted in 2010 and then injured his foot and did not take a snap the entire season. Hopefully, he spent his time on the bench studying the playbook. Williams is projected as a back-up guard, which might mean starter for the Steelers. Santonio Holmes Jersey His lacking quickness hampers his pass blocking skills. He does show promise as a run blocker.My picks: Well, we will probably carry 8-9 OL, so I imagine all these guys make it.3. Nickle CornerbackThe Steelers just resigned William Gay and that should not be a surprise. We have a short off season and Gay provides solid competition for a DB roster spot. He is not the best cover-corner, but he is still a "Big Play" maker and knows the defense well.

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Staley to spell him, but not on third down, where I'd use Haynes. I mean use Duce on Sittsburgh Steelers Jerseys some series to change it up a bit. You've got to bang on the Charger defense to open up the pass. Parker is good, but having a bigger back like Staley would make the mix that much better. Plus, Haynes is used to being the third-down guy and plays special teams, which needs all the help they can get. As for Jerome, give him another week to heal.Matt: Where do the Patriots now stand among the elite of the AFC?Jerry Micco: I still think New England is one of the top teams in the AFC. It's hard to say four weeks into the season who is among the "elite." New England, Pittsburgh, San Diego and Cincinnati all look terrific. But things will start shaking out very soon, especially for Pittsburgh. The Steelers play San Diego and Cincinnati -- on the road -- in back-to-back weeks. If the Steelers can split, that's not a bad thing. It usually takes a half a season to see where things are going in the NFL. It'll be no exception this year.Mike: You except Penn State to win?Jerry Micco: I don't know that I expect Penn State to win, but I think the game with Ohio State will be very close. I think the teams are pretty close to equal and both will try the same game plan -- try to make the other team's quarterback beat them. Penn State can match, or has better speed, than Ohio State. OSU's linebackers are the best group in the country. Ted Ginn is incredible, as is Derrick Williams. All things being even and PSU at home in a big game, they may have a slight edge. The oddsmakers see it otherwise, giving OSU a slight Rashard Mendenhall Jersey edge. Should be a great game, certainly the biggest at University Park in several years.Matt: Do you think Cadillac Williams is starting to get worn out? By the way, the game on OLN is Rangers versus Flyers.Jerry Micco: I don't think he's getting worn out, but he'll have to learn to play hurt. In the NFL, that's part of the deal. Cadillac is a terrific back and he'll prove that time and again as the years go by. Now I know why OLN picked that game: Two very large TV markets and two rival teams. Hey, TV lives on its ratings, and Pittsburgh/North Jersey isn't as big a market.BostonSteelersfan: Ok, so I'm sure you've answered this already, but how do you think the Steelers stack up agains the Chargers for Monday night's game?Jerry Micco: I think the Steelers will have their hands full with San Diego. LaDainian Tomlinson is probably the best all-around back in the league. Antonio Gates is a great tight end, and Drew Brees is a very accomplished quarterback in the mold of Tom Brady. He's not as good as Brady, but he protects the ball well and is accurate. The game will hinge on the Steelers being able to run the ball well and pass it when they have to. Don't be surprised, however, if the Steelers Chris Kemoeatu Jersey come out throwing in a controlled way to set up the run. They need to keep the Charger offense off the field, something they couldn't do against the Patriots.

Super Bowl fever takes toll on the workplace, before and after game

Our obsession with the Steelers and the Super Bowl could be costing us.As water Sittsburgh Steelers Jerseys cooler chat continues throughout the day, Chicago-based outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas Inc. puts the loss to American employers at more than $780 million during the week leading up to Super Bowl XL.But that doesn't mean employers should try to stop football fever -- even if they could."In fact, the benefits of the Super Bowl XL on the workplace far outweigh the negatives. Common interest in one of the teams might bring together two employees who might never have interacted otherwise," John A. Challenger, chief executive officer, said in a press release......But the distractions don't stop when the game ends."Employers should also count on losing another $156 million in unproductive wages on the Monday following the game, as workers discuss the game, the commercials and the half-time show," Mr. Challenger added."They may even see a surge in unplanned absences that day from employees who may have partied a little too hard on Sunday."-- Brian HyslopHere, let me helpPolite, yet intense, Ben Roethlisberger Jersey customers have been stalking the daily deliveries of new Super Bowl-related goods at Dick's Sporting Goods stores around the region, demonstrating an interesting mix of Steeler fanaticism and helpfulness.On Tuesday, the 250-plus store retailer based in Findlay was amazed to learn that between 40 and 50 customers waited until the UPS truck arrived at the chain's Cranberry store. Then they apparently pitched in, helping to unload the merchandise."They kind of helped the guy and store people carry things in," said Dick's spokesman Jeff Hennion.He's not sure what specifically the fans were looking for, but demand has been high for jerseys, particularly youth-size Polamalu in home-field black, and Terrible Towels.Dick's is doing its part to feed the demand for all things Steelers. It even has a game plan for the big game night. If the Steelers win, the stores will reopen and stay open as long as there are customers. If the Seahawks triumph, well, expect traditional retail hours.-- Teresa F. LindemanTerrible importThat Terrible Towel you've been waving has international origins -- and an Arlington, Va., man whose company helps raise awareness of companies making American goods doesn't like it one bit.Tags on the Heath Miller Jersey Terrible Towels reveal that they are made in China and printed in this country -- with cleaning instructions in both Spanish and English."I think it's a shame that a traditional blue collar town like Pittsburgh has to have even its sports emblems, which are marked up in price enormously, by the way, woven in China for a few pennies apiece," said Jim Schollaert, executive director of Made In USA Strategies.Noting that the firm that originally produced the towel, McArthur Co. in Wisconsin, was bought out by a firm that itself was bought out, Mr. Schollaert added, "If you follow the trail of the Terrible Towel, you will get a window on exactly how the manufacturing base of this country is being eroded."Whatever the origin, Terrible Towels are moving quickly wherever they are sold."We just started selling it yesterday and we expect the several hundred that we have in to be sold out by the end of the week," said Brian Lemmey, executive director of www.footballfanatics.com.-- Don HammondsCivic pride on the lineThe Seattle Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Greater Pittsburgh Convention and Visitor's Bureau have placed a "friendly" bet on Sunday's Super Bowl showdown between the Steelers and the Seattle Seahawks.The loser, the groups agreed, "will pay a heavy price." Among other humiliations, the losing city's mayor will issue a proclamation for a day in honor of the winning city's convention bureau, the losing city's convention bureau's CEO and other top executives will visit the winning city dressed in the winning team's jersey, and the losing city's bureau will fly the flag of the winning team for one week in its office.

Kym Johnson, Hines Ward's 'Dancing With The Stars' Partner, Taken To Hospital On Stretcher

Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward has had an eventful offseason, appearing Steelers Authentic Jerseys on Dancing With The Stars,getting pulled over by the police in a misunderstanding, and, on Thursday, being interviewed by Jay Leno. The fun and games could be about to come to an end, however, as his Dancing With The Stars partner Kym Johnson left rehearsal on a stretcher Friday. She was taken to a hospital in Los Angeles. There is no immediate word on what might have happened.No word yet on her condition or what caused the ambulance to be called.Ward and Johnson have been among the top-performing pairs on DWTS.UPDATE: Here's more. Johnson apparently fell in rehearsal.L.A. James Harrison Jersey Fire Department confirmed to "Extra" that they dispatched a rescue ambulance to the "DWTS" rehearsal studios. Johnson was taken out on a stretcher with an oxygen mask on her face.Ward was seen with his head in his hands.It's not yet clear to me why she needed the oxygen mask if the problem was a fall. We'll LaMarr Woodley Jersey see what happens.UPDATE 4:34 PM: Here's video of Johnson being taken out. It doesn't show an oxygen mask, only a neck brace.UPDATE 7:30 PM: This report says Johnson is fine and that her trip to the hospital was merely precautionary.

Steelers Training Camp: Which New Players Bear Watching?

Here's a really nifty reportfrom Steelers Depot on what's going on right now in Pittsburgh Steelers Authentic Jerseys camp. Obviously, it's insanely early to draw any conclusions, but basically:-P- Watch out for Baron Batch, who stands a decent chance of picking up some playing time behind Rashard Mendenhall and Isaac Redman.-P- Cameron Heyward could learn the Steelers' defense quickly.-P- Look out for Stevenson Sylvester and undrafted free agent Mario Mike Wallace Jersey Harvey when it's time for the Steelers to practice with pads.-P- The Steelers re-signed punter Daniel Sepulveda, which was weird, given that they already have Jeremy Kapinos signed and they also recently signed Aaron Bates as an undrafted free agent. As Steelers Depot points out, the signing of Sepulveda might signal that the Santonio Holmes Jersey feel that he's healthy.-P- Second-year wideout Antonio Brown had a couple of occasions on Saturday in which he wasn't sure where he was supposed to go on the field.Anyway, check out the rest of the post for more.

How YouTube Works

In2007, CNN Rosetta Stone Language and YouTube partnered to let average Americans ask debatequestions to presidential hopefuls. Here, the Republican candidatesanswer YouTubers' questions. See more YouTube pictures.In February 2005, three PayPal employees launched the beta test version of a Web site called YouTube. They designed the site to let people share videos with the rest of the world. In November 2005, Sequoia Capital invested more than $3 million in the site, and a month later YouTube emerged as a full-fledged Web destination. It didn't take long for the site to become popular, and in November 2006, Internet search engine goliath Google purchased YouTube for $1.65 billion. As the company has grown, so has the scope of the videos on the site. In the early of YouTube, you could find videos showing interesting locations, crazy stunts and hilarious pranks. You can still find that sort of content today, but you'll also see political debates, musical performances, instructional videos and unfiltered war footage. In 2007, YouTube even provided members with a way to interact with potential United States presidential candidates. YouTube members submitted video questions, and CNN featured some of them in Democratic and Republican candidate debates. -YouTube has also become the center of several controversies. One of the most publicized controversies involves copyright infringement. YouTube doesn't prescreen videos before they appear on the site -- members upload thousands of videos every day. Sometimes, YouTube members will upload television shows or clips from movies to share with other people. If the YouTube member doesn't own the copyright to that material, there could be Language Learning Software trouble.Another controversy is currently brewing in the YouTube community itself -- the battle between the online community and corporations. YouTube has formed partnerships with major television studios like CBS, NBC and the BBC and with organizations like Universal Music, the National Basketball Association and the National Hockey League. Notable celebrities like Oprah Winfrey and Paris Hilton have also joined YouTube. Some YouTube members feel that these wealthy organizations and individuals are squeezing out the average contributor. They argue that average user videos are competing with people and organizations that have huge budgets and extensive resources, and some members suggest that these groups and celebrities are using underhanded methods to ensure their videos rise to the top of YouTube's various video lists. Drama, Drama, Drama!SomeYouTube members are very passionate about their online community, andthey aren't shy about communicating their thoughts. A search on theword rant brings up more than 35,000 video results. Some of YouTube'smost viewed contributors are the subject of many of these rants asother members accuse them of cheating in order to gain and maintaintheir popularity.-What is this loyal YouTube community? In this article, we'll explore YouTube channels and communities and learn some neat YouTube tricks. We'll also examine the YouTube video player, tour YouTube's main pages and discover the difference between the different types of YouTube accounts And we'll even take a look at YouTube's rules and guidelines as well as at the company behind the videos. Before we delve into Rosetta Stone Portuguese all things YouTube, it's a good idea to look at what the site is all about -- videos. In the next section, we'll learn about YouTube's video player, the video formats YouTube accepts and how members can help viewers find their work.

Money Management with a New Spouse

When a person marries someone with children, there can New York Yankees Jersey be some unexpected implications. Marrying into a full-fledged family can be a difficult transition for all, emotionally and financially; therefore, having a money management plan is a necessary part of marriage preparation. As a married couple, children are your joint-responsibility even if they biologically belong to one spouse. Therefore, a couple may wish to open a joint bank account from which to pay for any expenses related to the kids. While a budget should be created well before the wedding date, a married man and woman should sit down together periodically and modify the budget, as necessary. Blank Jersey The expenses should be reasonable, however; otherwise, one spouse may end up wishing that they had signed a prenuptial agreement. If the parent collects child support, then this money should go into the joint household account. Alimony, on the other hand goes into the parent's personal account. If contributing to the children's expenses is an issue for the non-parent, Alex Rodriguez Jersey perhaps the couple should receive premarital counseling. If the couple is already hitched, seeking marriage advice from a financial planner will help the husband and wife to settle any differences or misunderstandings.

Free Online Dating or Personals

Dating websites vary. Seems like everywhere we surf on the Internet nowadays Authentic Baseball Jersey we run across this little advertisement: 'Free online personals'. 95% of people on dating sites only search for other members who have bothered to provide a picture of themselves.Online dating is like a free dating service that you use via the Internet. As more people flock online, there are companies ever more eager to jump on the dating bandwagon. As the online dating community has grown, so too have the number of vendors willing to help you promote yourself.People can often contact you for free, but many online dating sites charge if you want to contact others although this depends on the site. There are some very easy ways to use the free features at these sites to still be able to find and talk to the members you are interested in. One of the most important things you can do is take your time with the process. Don't rush through and make a profile that says something like 'just checking this out and will fill in more details at a later date'. It is obvious that anyone reading your profile will know that you do not even care enough about the details to complete them, then probably you are not really committed to the process of finding and putting the energy into dating them. By completing the details of your profile it does not lock you into meeting anyone. You do not have to be worried about opening up and sharing the true you. You need to do this sharing in order to be sure that other people who are searching the free online dating or personals can find you and that you Alfredo Aceves Jersey are a good fit for them. Nothing is more frustrating then weeding through many contacts that are not even close to a match!Making contact online, you first have to find people that interest you by searching a dating websites membership. From time to time you do find people that intrigue you and that you really wish you could contact. You will be tempted to buy a membership to that dating site in order to contact them. This is not really necessary though. You just need to know the secret tips and tricks to using a free online dating site.By using an online dating service, you don't have to wait until the weekend to meet someone. Anonymity is important to most people these days when taking a chance with online dating. You can use free online dating sites and still stay very descrete about yourself. Do not use this to trick people into meeting you under false pretenses. Married men and women will date unsuspecting singles. People will misrepresent their looks. Be yourself and be respectful of others.Free online dating or personals is really only effective if you have an image. It doesn't even have to be of your face but you do have to have something uploaded. Use a picture to further enhance the image you are trying to portrait of yourself.If you are single what better way to meet someone new than to go online to the free dating sites. There are many online dating sites that have very short sign-up processes and others that require you to answer lots of questions. Andy Pettitte Jersey Dating agencies are not a new idea, they have been around a very long time. The internet has simply served as a new medium for bringing people together in a tried and tested way that agencies have used for years.

Atlanta Falcons

This article needs additional citations for verification. Authentic Baseball Jersey Please help improve this article by adding reliable references. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (June 2009)Atlanta Falcons Current seasonEstablished 1966Play in Georgia DomeAtlanta, GeorgiaHeadquartered in Flowery Branch, GeorgiaHelmetLogoLeague/conference affiliationsNational Football League (1966–present)Eastern Conference (1966)Western Conference (1967–69)Coastal Division (1967–1969)National Football Conference (1970–present)NFC West (1970–2001)NFC South (2002–present)Current uniformTeam colorsRed, Black, White, Silver MascotFreddie FalconPersonnelOwner(s)Arthur Blank (90%)CEOArthur BlankPresidentRich McKayGeneral managerThomas DimitroffHead coachMike SmithTeam historyAtlanta Falcons (1966–present)ChampionshipsLeague Mariano Rivera Jersey championships (0)Conference championships (1)NFC: 1998Division championships (4)NFC West: 1980, 1998NFC South: 2004, 2010Playoff appearances (10)NFL: 1978, 1980, 1982, 1991, 1995, 1998, 2002, 2004, 2008, 2010Home fieldsAtlanta-Fulton County Stadium (1966–1991)known as Atlanta Stadium (1966–1976)Georgia Dome (1992–present)The Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are a member of the South Division of the National Football Conference (NFC) in the National Football League (NFL). The Falcons joined the NFL in 1965 as an expansion team, after the NFL offered then-owner Rankin Smith a franchise to keep him from joining the rival American Football League (AFL). The AFL instead granted a franchise to Miami, Florida (the Miami Dolphins). In their 45 years of existence, the Falcons have compiled a record of 298–402–6 with division championships in 1980, 1998, 2004, and 2010. Their first and only Super Mark Teixeira Jersey Bowl appearance was Super Bowl XXXIII in 1999.

Geography of Georgia

Georgia, one of the southeastern states of the United States. It is bordered by Rosetta Stone Language North and South Carolina, the Atlantic Ocean, Florida, Alabama, and Tennessee. Covering 59,441 square miles (153,953 km2), Georgia is the largest state east of the Mississippi River.Economically, politically, and socially, Georgia underwent vast changes in the latter half of the 20th century, becoming more urbanized and less regional in its outlook, while still retaining its Southern character.Georgia's state bird is the brown thrasherGeorgia in briefGeneral informationStatehood: Jan. 2, 1788, the fourth state.State abbreviations: Ga. (traditional); GA (postal).State capital: Atlanta, since 1868. Earlier capitals included Savannah (1733-1782), Augusta (1786-1795), Louisville (1796-1806), and Milledgeville (1807-1868).State motto: Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation.Popular name: The Empire State of the South.State song: "Georgia on My Mind." Words by Stuart Gorrell; music by Hoagy Carmichael.Symbols of GeorgiaState bird: Brown thrasher.State flower: Cherokee rose.State tree: Live oak.State flag and seal: The Georgia state flag, adopted in 2003, three alternating horizontal red and white stripes and features an image from one side of the state seal. Under the image are the words In God We Trust and surrounding it are 13 stars representing the original 13 states. The image from the seal is that of an arch supported by three pillars. The arch symbolizes the U.S. Constitution, and the pillars represent the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government. The state seal was adopted Rosetta Stone Software in 1914.Land and climateArea: 58,930 mi2 (152,627 km2), including 1,011 mi2 (2,618 km2) of inland water but excluding 47 mi2 (123 km2) of coastal water.Elevation: Highest--Brasstown Bald Mountain, 4,784 ft (1,458 m) above sea level. Lowest--sea level along the Atlantic coast.Coastline: 100 mi (161 km).Record high temperature: 112 °F (44 °C) at Greenville on Aug. 20, 1983.Record low temperature: –17 °F (–27 °C) in Floyd County on Jan. 27, 1940.Average July temperature: 80 °F (27 °C).Average January temperature: 47 °F (8 °C).Average yearly precipitation: 50 in (127 cm).PeoplePopulation: 8,186,453.Rank among the states: 10th.Density: 139 persons per mi2 (54 per km2), U.S. average 78 per mi2 (30 per km2).Distribution: 72 percent urban, 28 percent rural.Largest cities in Georgia: Atlanta (416,474); Augusta (199,775); Columbus (186,291); Savannah (131,510); Athens (101,489); Macon (97,255).EconomyChief productsAgriculture: beef cattle, broilers, cotton, eggs, greenhouse and nursery products, milk, peaches, peanuts, pecans.Manufacturing: chemicals, food products, paper products, textiles, transportation equipment.Mining: clays, crushed stone.GovernmentState governmentGovernor: 4-year term. Rosetta Stone English State senators: 56; 2-year terms.State representatives: 180; 2-year terms.Counties: 159.Federal governmentUnited States senators: 2.United States representatives: 13.Electoral votes: 15.Sources of informationFor information about tourism, write to: Georgia Department of Economic Development, Tourist Division, 285 Peachtree Center Avenue, NE, Suites 1000 1100, Atlanta, GA 30303-1230.

Discovery Health Upper Body Exercises for a Child, the Second Year

Upper Body Exercises for a Child, the Second YearBabyhood is gone. Rosetta Stone Language From now on, when your child is awake, she is on the go. More and more, she exhibits her own personality, strengths, and abilities. Development of language and social, intellectual, and motor skills accelerates.What does this have to do with exercise? Your child is constantly learning. By exercising your toddler every day, you help her learn to control her body. Becoming stronger and more coordinated means fewer bumps, bruises, and spills in her exploration efforts. On this page, we'll discuss the special requirements of the 12 to 22 month old baby and illustrate some toddler exercises to help her develop coordination.Exercise: The Second YearUnderstanding your baby's growth and development stage helps you tailor a program according to her individual personality and temperament. Trunk exercises for abdominal muscles are often overlooked. But abdominal and lower back muscles control and support the body. Strengthen the trunk muscles first, then the arms and legs. As abdominal strength increases, other movements change and become smoother.Your child's attention span is short. Take this into account when exercising together. Change exercises every 20 to 30 seconds. Changing exercises frequently increases coordination and concentration while decreasing the chance of injury or muscle soreness from overuse. We've provided a large variety of exercises, so you can change from one to another frequently and avoid boredom.In this age group, your child will sometimes follow directions. After she is familiar with the exercise routine, she may initiate the exercises herself when you sit down together. However, the easiest and most enjoyable experience for both of you is for you to exercise with her.In general, 30 to 45 minutes is a good period of time for your child's exercise program, but on some days, even 10 minutes is too long. We all have days when we need to rest, digest new information, and have a time-out from new Rosetta Stone Software experiences. Toddlers can also use a few hours or a day off here or there. Give your child this time to consolidate and solidify her learning.Toddlers respond to music. Be sure to add various kinds to your routine. Music helps develop a natural rhythm and coordination that lasts long after the music fades.Suggested Exercises: 12 to 22 Months Lay-Back Benefit: Strengthens abdominal and arm muscles ?2006 Publications International, Ltd.Upper body exercises for your child's second year focus on developing his back and abdominal muscles. Sit with your toddler lying between your bent legs, as shown in Step 1 above. Let her hold your thumbs, while you support her wrists and forearms with your fingers. Slowly pull her to a sitting position (let her use her arms and abdominal muscles as much as possible) as shown in Step 2 above. Slowly lower your toddler back to the floor. Repeat 5 times.Caution: Be sure her head is in line with her spine and not hanging backward. Touch and Hug Benefits: Strengthens legs, shoulders, upper back, and arms Increases flexibility Provides body contact and closeness ?2006 Publications International, Ltd. Position your toddler as shown in the first illustration above, letting her lean against you. Holding her right ankle and left hand, slowly bring the foot and hand together, as in the second illustration above. (Do not force the limbs together.) Stretch out the right leg and the left arm (high overhead). Repeat 3 to 5 times. Change to the other arm and leg. Repeat 3 to 5 times. Holding your child's wrists and hands, cross her arms over her chest. Hug! ?2006 Publications International, Ltd. Slowly, stretch both of your child's arms above her head. Repeat 3 to 5 times. Let's Squat! Benefit: Strengthens entire leg, especially quadriceps muscles (fronts of thighs) and knees ?2006 Publications International, Ltd. Stand next to each other and position yourself as in Step 1 above: place your feet shoulder-width apart, toes pointing forward, hands on your hips. Bend your knees, lowering your hips and buttocks toward the floor. Push your buttocks back (out) as you squat, as in Step 2 above. Do not try to squat straight down or drop buttocks lower than the backs of your knees. Place your hands on the floor in front of you for stability. Push up and repeat 8 times Hip Lift Benefits: Strengthens back muscles Increases flexibility ?2006 Publications International, Ltd. Lay your toddler on her back, with her knees bent and her feet flat on the floor. Slip your hands around her waist, at the same time supporting her back (see Step 1 above). Help your toddler lift the trunk of her body 2 to 4 inches off the floor; encourage her to use her leg and buttock muscles (see Step 2 above). Hold for 2 to 3 seconds. Lower your toddler slowly back to the floor, keeping her knees bent.If your toddler likes these exercises, turn to the next page for more fun activities to add to your workout! Rosetta Stone Chinese This information is solely for informational purposes. IT IS NOT INTENDED TO PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. Neither the Editors of Consumer Guide (R), Publications International, Ltd., the author nor publisher take responsibility for any possible consequences from any treatment, procedure, exercise, dietary modification, action or application of medication which results from reading or following the information contained in this information. The publication of this information does not constitute the practice of medicine, and this information does not replace the advice of your physician or other health care provider. Before undertaking any course of treatment, the reader must seek the advice of their physician or other health care provider.

Geography of Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia,or Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a country occupying most Rosetta Stone Language of the Arabian Peninsula in southwestern Asia. It lies between the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf and is bordered by Jordan, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen. Saudi Arabia's borders with the United Arab Emirates and with part of Yemen are undefined.Facts in brief about Saudi ArabiaCapital: Riyadh.Official language: Arabic.Official name: Al-Mamlaka Al-Arabiyya Al-Saudiyya (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia). Rosetta Stone Software Area: 830,000 mi2 (2,149,690 km2). Greatest distances—north-south, 1,145 mi (1,843 km); east-west, 1,290 mi (2,076 km). Coastline—1,174 mi (1,889 km) on the Red Sea; 341 mi (549 km) on the Persian Gulf.Elevation: Highest—10,279 ft (3,133 m) above sea level, in the Asir region near Abha. Lowest—sea level.Population: Current estimate—26,362,000; density, 32 per mi2 (12 per km2); distribution, 86 percent urban, 14 percent rural. 2004 census—22,673,538.Chief products: Agriculture—barley, dates, millet, sorghum, tomatoes, wheat. Manufacturing—cement, fertilizer, food products, petrochemicals, steel. Mining—petroleum.Flag and coat of arms: Saudi Arabia's flag, adopted in 1973, has a Muslim religious inscription and horizontal white sword on a green background. The coat of arms features a palm tree and two crossed swords. The symbols appear in green, Rosetta Stone Korean the traditional Muslim color.Money: Basic unit—Saudi riyal. One hundred halalas equal one riyal.

Behind the Scenes at Foursquare

Behind the Scenes at FoursquareCourtesy FoursquareYou can earn Foursquare Rosetta Stone badges by checking in to different kinds of locations.Foursquare isn't a huge operation -- on the back end it's just three employees running the business. How can three people build such an application? It requires lots of partnerships. The Foursquare founders came up with the concept and created an application programming interface (API). They made this API available to developers for various platforms like smartphones. Before long, developers eager to work with the API built applications for the iPhone and the Android operating system. Foursquare employees didn't have to code the applications themselves, freeing them to work on other aspects of the service. A major challenge for Foursquare is obtaining data about cities to store on the application's servers. In order to support a particular city, Foursquare has to collect and organize geotagged data. The employees reach out to several companies to flesh out each Language Learning Software regional database. The process isn't necessarily speedy. On launch, Foursquare supported 12 cities. After a few months, the number of cities expanded to more than 20. The founders chose to launch Foursquare at the South by Southwest (SXSW) conference in Austin, Texas. The conference is a multimedia event with programming tracks for movies, music and interactive software. Unleashing Foursquare at SXSW proved to be an effective strategy -- bloggers, journalists and others used the service to check in at various spots and keep tabs on what other people were doing. Many of them wrote about their experiences with the service and gave it an initial viral marketing boost. Foursquare has some notable investors. One is Jack Dorsey, a co-founder of the popular Web service Twitter. Another investor is Kevin Rose, the founder of Digg. As more people adopt the service it will become increasingly valuable. If the founders can build a viable business model the investment could prove to be a savvy one. In the meantime, Foursquare evangelists will continue to lure new members to the service. As German Learning Software more people take advantage of Foursquare, it becomes richer and more robust. And since anyone with a phone can play for free, the member roster will likely continue to grow.

How Web Pages Work

Try It Out!If you would like to try Rosetta Stone Language out these HTML tags quickly, use the Try It! page. Simply type (or cut-and-paste) any piece of HTML code into the window and immediately see how it will look. Try It!Change the background color of your page by adding bgcolor="color" within the body tag.Example: body bgcolor="yellow" Again, as was described in the section on changing font color, you can use most standard colors, or use a Hexadecimal Color Code.Creating ListsThere are three types of lists you can create: Unordered, Ordered and DescriptiveAn unordered list looks like this:CaliforniaOregonNorth CarolinaAn unordered list is a bulleted list initiated by the tag ul . The tag li (short for List Item) is used before each item in the list. The closing tag /ul ends the list.Example: ul li California li Oregon li North Carolina /ul The type of bullet can be changed to a "circle," "square" or "disc" by adding a specification within the ul tag: ul type="circle" li California Rosetta Stone Software li Oregon li North Carolina /ul CaliforniaOregonNorth Carolina ul type="square" li California li Oregon li North Carolina /ul CaliforniaOregonNorth CarolinaAn ordered list looks like this:orangesgrapescherriesAn ordered list is a list of items in a logical, numbered order. Use the tags ol and /ol to start and end this kind of list. Again, the li tag is used in front of each item.Example: ol li oranges li grapes li cherries /ol You can change the type of organization by adding a "type" designation within the ol tag. ol type="A" orders the list by capital letters: (A, B, C...) ol type="a" orders the list by small letters: (a, b, c...) ol type="I" orders the list by Roman numerals: (I, II, III...) ol type="i" orders the list by small Roman numerals: (i, ii, iii...)If you would like to start your ordered list with a specified value, such as "6," use the following "start" and "value" tags: ol start=5 li value=6 A descriptive list creates a list of text items with an indented second line:Marshall BrainFounder of HowStuffWorksUse the following tags in this manner: dl dt Marshall Brain dd Founder of Rosetta Stone Greek The dt tag should correspond with the text you want lined up on the margin; dd corresponds with the line you want indented.In the next section we'll find out how to link to other sites. VIDEO: Check out these videos about digital photography and 9 helpful home network videos.

Help Your Child Learn to Read

Follow the lead of literacy educators to enrich your child's reading skills at home. The Rosetta Stone National Reading Panel 2000 Report on Teaching Children to Read lists the following building blocks of reading and writing. Parents can find creative ways at home to give the child opportunities to:Build spoken language by talking and listening - dramatic play, mutual storytelling, family conversation, learning songs and poems, playing games that require talking, listening, following and giving spoken directionsIdeas and Activities to Build Spoken Language Learn sbout print and books/being read to and reading on their own - Buy children's books, borrow books from the library, read magazines and other printed materialsIdeas and Activities to Learn About Print and BooksLearn to Rosetta Stone Software relate the sounds of spoken language to the letters of the alphabet(Phonics) - guided reading, letter and sand trays, rhymes, letter sound of the weekIdeas and Activities to Build Phonics SkillsBe able to recognize words when they see them/learn to spell and write words - sight word walls, spelling games, writing activitiesIdeas and Activities to Learn to Recognize Sight WordsIdeas and Activities to Learn to Spell and Write WordsLearn new words and build their knowledge of what words mean (Vocabulary) - word games; vocabulary activities, parent reading more advanced books to childIdeas and Activities to Build VocabularyDevelop the ability to read quickly and naturally (Fluency) - read books and other printed material at the right level of reading development, frequent opportunities for reading, reading the same book several timesIdeas and Activities to Build FluencyBuild their ability to understand what they read (Comprehension) - discuss what they read, tell the story in their own words, comprehension activitiesIdeas and Activities to Build ComprehensionBuild their knowledge of the world - travel, learning Portuguese Learning Software other subjects such as science and history, Internet exploration, reading to learnNext A Home Learning Plan for Elementary Reading