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Hi there Casey,
I would like to interview for my documentary on the Peoria State Hospital. Please contact me if you are interested.
Janette
jfilms@mail.com
I've already experienced LOOP on one of the pre-rides being offered. It's a great experience, totally different that what I've done. Great music, great equipment, and great instructors. I had Jeff Wolffe during my pre-ride workout and also use him for personal training. Jeff's great to work with, and I'm sure the entire LOOP team is great as well. Highly recommended. I'll add an extra tagline for LOOP. "There's nothing wrong with being a little LOOPy!"
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As the the national push for uniform standards and increased emphasis on standardized testing continues to push out the various electives offered to engage students, I am worried that public schools will lose all relevance for those students that are interested in the trades. You can outsource to far away lands many of the skills that are now taught at the college level, but it is hard to similarly outsource local trades. Some how we must convince those who make policy at the state and national level that we do not need to imitate education systems of foreign countries, we need to prepare today's student with skills that will serve them for a lifetime both in the workforce and as citizens of our democratic system.
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Dr. Timmes was my third grade teacher and pretty much a source of inspiration for me all of my adult life. I was one of her students who internalized her messages and admonitions to get an education. Dr. Timmes didn't settle for mediocrity and wouldn't let you settle for it either. As an undergrad and as a graduate student, I constantly heard her voice in my memory...even now when I get the idea I can settle, I see myself back in that third grade classroom at Douglas School listening intensely and deciding to do better...Failure is not an option if you ever sat in a class taught by Dr. Timmes.
Best analysis of dist. 150 yet!
It's not the money! "put brilliant teachers in front of small classes of students while teaching a rigorous curriculum in a safe, disciplined setting"
I wonder if Diane will response to this??
http://emergepeoria.blogspot.com/2010/08/can-outsiders-really-care-about-our.html
Diane -
Very nicely written - You are right to emphasize the importance of parental involvement in (and support of) the school system. This is critical to the success of students and ultimately school districts.
The local community is far more capable of defining and determining a school's definition of success. They should be in control of this process rather than legislative bodies in our state Capitols and Washington D.C. After all, in most of our schools in Illinois, it is the local community (through property tax) that is providing the majority of financial support to our schools.
Kudos to you also for your understanding the importance of teacher involvement in this process. Thank you again for your efforts.
Brian
I agree that Jonathon is "real"; he inspires all who come into contact with him, especially his sons; they are quite the gentlemen.
Thank you. Actually, that is our son and our daughter. ;-)
Great article, Diane. Isn't that your daughter in the picture?
PJ - You raise some interesting points. It is indisputable that some facts must be learned (your 3+3 example). However, it is interesting we start kids in Algebra at the high school level in most cases. My oldest daughter will start with Algebra II.
This is great for a certain segment of our population but we must teach all of our subjects in relevant, meaningful ways. It is sad that many adults seeking to enter the trades can't read a tape measure (it is not on a standardized test after elementary school so it is not taught or reinforced in core classrooms after that) or do simple arithmetic involving fractions.
The solution is not simple but one I encourage business and industry to get involved with. I would also advance that we need to be teaching financial literacy on a much broader scale. Getting back to your original question - the best way to "save" the 30 year old in your example question is to make sure he is never put in that situation in the first place.
For a thought provoking take on what we should be teaching in high schools, check out this post which was originally written more than a decade ago:
http://edge.ascd.org/_Abolish-the-Diploma/blog/1778850/127586.html
Excellent article, Diane. Let's hope people read and learn from it.
Excellent article Diane.
I received an excellent basic education in Peoria area schools that prepared for me life in the real world without the benefit of college preparatory classes. Not every student aspires to go to college. Not every student is able to do college course work. Yet every student should be able to read, write and understand basic math.
I am saddened at the number of 30-year olds that have no basic reading or math skills. They say the same: tbet would like to go to school to get a GED. They are doomed to fail because they can't pass Algebra. Of course not. A man who does not know that 3+3=6 will never pass Algebra. What this same man does not understand is it is unlikely he will never make enough money to support a family. I concluded our school system did not fail these students once, they failed them twice.
Algebra should be dropped from GED in favor of what i call "conversion math." These students should be able to use a yard stick and measuring cup, should be able to write a check, should be able to count change and should be able to understand directions on a bottle of medicine. They cannot.
The question is not why. The question is what can we, as a society, do to reach, teach and empower these adults?.
Recently we have had the pleasure of getting to know Jonathon Romain. He is the "real deal". Very generous in spirit, and an inspiration to every one around him - including me!
Page 17 in this PDF of the Occupational Outlook Quarterly contains a chart outlining projected employment and training needs (by education type) for our workforce according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Department of Labor.
http://www.bls.gov/opub/ooq/2009/winter/winter2009ooq.pdf
This is an amazing story about the invention of new design bike. I have seen it's picture and it is definitely a great design and supposedly to meant to be a big hit. I am a regular member of Buell Forum where we discuss and share, trade motorcycle stuffs, i am sure everyone would love this story from there. I like the enthusiasm and trust the company showed to the designer and simply love the design of bike. Many bike designer would be encouraged by this article. Keep on writing.
Excellent article. TIF is an effective way to help revitalize older declining areas.
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http://peoriatif.blogspot.com
http://tifillinois.blogspot.com
Just wanted to tell Chris congratulations and thank him for helping me find quality caterpillar paint over the last twelve months. Thanks again Mr. Armstrong!
The article was not old or recycled. We found out right before going to print that Monica Li had accepted a job offer and was moving back to China. We spoke with her at that time, and she said the restaurant would reopen in May, so we decided to move forward with the article. I haven't heard anything since; it's possible that their plans changed.
They haven't been for a long time. Do they intend to reopen? Or is this just a really old article that's being recycled??
My ex-husband took out a number of credit cards behind my back in both my name and his to use online for various purposes. I just recently got a copy of my credit report and there was a lot on there that I hadn’t seen before. It seems like some people online say to dispute the mistakes and others say not to dispute them because it could hurt your credit even more? Does anyone know which is right and how I should proceed without damaging my credit more than he already has? Also, what if I got something like this: <a href="http://www.nextadvisor.com/identity_theft_protection_services/index.php">identity theft protection</a> Will that help me at all in proving that I didn’t apply for all those cards? Any help is really appreciated. Thanks.
Thank you for focusing our attention to some of the good things happening in our community! People, regardless of recession, layoffs, and economy, continue to work hard and reach for their dreams of a better life, better community, and better world. Charge4Charity.com is doing amazing work! Thank you for giving them a spotlight!
I've never had a problem with Schnuck's delivery service. They made a mistake once when I ordered cilantro and received parsley instead but overall I have been pleased with their service.
Rachel is quoted! woot!!!
Great article. Keep up the good work!
Thanks to Peoria Magazines for carrying an article on a charity.
Thank you for including your story about the CSA movement in your agriculture series. My family has been a Broad branch farm CSA member 4 years now and it has changed our life for the better. through the Poeppel's and the Riverfront market, we have found additional sources that provide us with a great diversity of foods all grown within an hour of Peoria. Beef, pork, chicken, lamb, eggs, and a tremendous variety of produce that tastes better, is healthier for us, our world and our community economy. It has also provided my family with a new respect for the local weather and how it effects what we eat. Barbara Kingsolver wrote a wonderful book called "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle" that chronicles her families experiment to take this concept of eating locally to a new level. Great reading! Food inc is a film that also provides an eye opening experience into our consumption habits.
Hugh Higgins
"Over the next several years, we started acquiring additional stores. I was lucky enough to have key employees who wanted to grow and work along with me to build the business. Kirk Johnson (CFO and partner) and Mark Weston (CEO and partner), helped develop the Uftring Auto Group into what it is today." Kirk and Mark are great guys...bully truck accessories
I also am a former resident of Guardian Angel. I am now 34, was 14 when I went there. Guardian Angel changed me for life, an experience that I will never forget. Everyone was so supportive and caring. I remember many of the staff as well. I now am a mother of three. I am also a Nurse living a happy healthy lifestyle. Thank you Guardian Angel.....and I'm glad to see that you are still helping kids!!!!
I bet the Whiskey Baron’s were fully supportive of the building plans and the extent that the Opera House was vertically integrated with the finest accoutrements. I wonder if a particular brand of scotch was served in the bar at the National Hotel. A 21st Century way to reward the Whiskey Baron whom was the largest financial supporter of the new venue in the 19th Century; serve only his brand of spirits. Additionally, I wonder if gentlemen were allowed to smoke cigars in the Opera House.
It is plausible to imagine how magnificent this event must have been. The carriages, grand horses, the fine fashions were all right here on Hamilton Blvd.
What is downtown now? The empty streets and unimpressive buildings are not even a shadow of its former self.
Wow!
I felt like I was there while reading this story. I'm convinced that Norm was, based on the magnificent and thorough research he must have done to put this together. A great read! Thanks for bringing history to life. Kev
Hi Casey! The building that housed the theater is still standing as it the old Bowen building.
we had some idea where we can go buy the shampoo/conditioner etc.
I am allergic to the usual sunscreen ingredients, so I would like to try this when it comes out on the market, and I'd like to know if it's available in any of the antiaging skin creams yet.
I was in love with the idea that a grocery store would deliver. I hate grocery shopping with a passion. The first time I tried Schnuck's delivery service I waited during my window and nobody showed up. I called about half an hour or so later to ask what was going on and was told that the driver was running behind and it would be *at least* two more hours before my groceries arrived. I had other plans that day and canceled my order. I was told that if I tried this service out again that I would have one of the workers "personally oversee" my order from placement to delivery. After a couple of months of battling through the grocery store I caved again. Mistake.
Ice cream and other frozen items were placed in the same cooler as a hot turkey breast. Pretty much everything in that cooler was ruined. Many items were the wrong size/priced differently from my order or pulled from the shelf wrong. I was also charged a delivery fee that I was told would be waived with this second attempt. And when I asked the driver about the fee he assured me that there wasn't one on the receipt and showed me the top "where the fee always is", after he left I found it at the bottom.
After contacting Schnuck's I was told that these items would be refunded. I received a money order a few weeks later that wasn't signed, so it was not accepted by my bank. I sent back the money order and was told that it would be mailed out "tomorrow" over two weeks ago. It's not yet showed up and I'm not holding my breath that it ever will. My last order was a little over two months ago.
I do not recommend this service.
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I have heard a lot about FSG in the past.As an anti-ageing ingradient it has created a sensation in the market having no side effect. But a little doubt? If it can't be washed off and stays for a longer period of time, then how can our skin perform it's excreatory function. If the waste product remains inside body, does it affect our skin. Please clarify. But Willis, I wish you success in your future endeavour as it seems a great step to change the present scenario.
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So, what bike was it that you designed?
This article nails it! As a manager at a very large HR outsourcing company working with many fourtune 500 companies as clients, I see this with our job offers to talented individuals every day. It is key to make sure you are considering the full package at all times when considering a new opportunity.
Tucker -
Nice article. Here's hoping we can create the right environment to lure some of these businesses back in addition to some new ones.
Jonathan, this is just a spectacular piece of writing... the research, the historical perspective, the quotes from local artists, the value of such a spot in our Warehouse District... you captured it all. Bravo!
I agree with Mr. Gordon-student interest must drive the rigor of our classrooms.
I am a former resident of guardian angel and i have to say i am 42 now i was 16 when i came there and that place got my head screwed on straight. I don't know if anyone that worked there that long ago is still there but i still remember my experience there
Thank you for calculators, i think i'll buy one very soon!
Could you substantiate using figures; by what percentage did mortality and other health indicators improve by having Degree nurses in acute care settings.
thanks
Eric makes great points in his article. Facebook truly does offer cost-effective marketing capabilities leveraging the social graph. Why market to "everyone" when you can spend less money and market directly to your target demographic? At the end of 2009 there were over 200 million people using Facebook... clearly a HUGE opportunity for targeted marketing efforts.
It sounds like Eric has some great insight on this topic. I would enjoy hearing more from his perspective on other topics related to social networking.
As an Army LPN I can tell you that having different levels of nursing actually makes more sense do to the chronic shortages in the profession. Yes, education is important, but you can utilize your "less educated" nurses in lower acuity settings and still allow patients to have excellent health care. The LPN functions as your low-level workhorse in the medical-surgical setting and can typically manage 6-7 patients without any problems freeing up the 2-year RNs so they can deal with the higher acuity patients. BSNs serve best in the charge nurse/ward master/team leader or intensive care setting where they can take advantage of their higher education to coordinate their less-educated counterparts or deal with the highest acuity patients. Take away your LPNs and 2-year RNs and your BSNs are going to have 30-40 patients each - How well is their higher education going to help them with that situation?
I think this is a great place to read about organizations and diverse cultures. I didn't realize there was a site for all this great information.
Love it,
Sincerely, Hilda Perez