The Ku Klux Klan held their first rally in Washington D.C. in 57 years which triggered violence as anti-KKK protesters threw bricks and bottles at police, overturned cars, and 38 people were arrested; the KKK was at its peak membership between 1922-1926 when they held large marches in D.C. and Florida to spread their message of intolerance against anything different.
The document discusses quotes about art from several philosophers and artists. Lin Yutang said that "Art is both creation and recreation." James Dickey recounted Picasso saying that "Art is a lie which makes us see truth." René Magritte stated that "Art evokes mystery without which the world would not exist." The document also includes a quote often attributed to Napoleon Bonaparte: "A picture is worth a thousand words."
Between 1870 and 1920, around 20 million immigrants arrived in the United States from Europe, Asia, the West Indies, and Mexico. Many Europeans escaped religious persecution or sought independence and jobs, while Chinese often sought their fortune in the Gold Rush. Immigrants arrived by steamship in New York or San Francisco and had to pass physical exams and document inspections. However, nativism against immigrants was common, especially Catholics, Jews, Irish, Chinese and other Asian groups. The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 banned Chinese immigrant workers.
Herman Melville was an American author born in 1819 in New York. He came from a bankrupt family and worked various jobs including on a whaling ship in French Polynesia. His early works did not find success but Moby Dick was published in 1851 though also did not see success initially. The novel tells the story of the whaling ship Pequod and its captain Ahab's obsession with hunting the white whale Moby Dick. It explores themes of man against nature and pursuit of knowledge through symbolism of the sea voyage and whale hunt.
The document provides an overview and instructions for using a content management system (CMS) to manage a website. The CMS allows users to easily add, edit, and organize website pages and content without advanced technical skills. It provides templates for pages that include predefined areas for content, images, and other elements. The summary guides users through basic tasks like creating and editing pages, adding images and files, and publishing or deleting pages. Navigation and site structure are automatically managed by the CMS to maintain a consistent brand appearance.
The document describes EdisonLearning's comprehensive approach to school design and student achievement. It discusses EdisonLearning's mission to provide innovative solutions to improve student learning. EdisonLearning partners with schools to create customized solutions addressing all aspects of the learning experience, including curriculum, professional development, leadership, and data-driven management. The school design approach aims to inspire students and prepare them for college and careers through rigorous academics and a supportive culture.
A conscience piercing narrative that we should share with your children. I have no doubt they will look at us with this question in their eyes ... "How did you let this happen?" And we, looking back at them, will feel only shame.
Este documento discute la discriminación y violaciones de derechos humanos que enfrentan las personas LGBT en todo el mundo debido a actitudes homofóbicas y transfóbicas y la falta de protecciones legales contra la discriminación por orientación sexual e identidad de género. El Secretario General de la ONU y el Alto Comisionado de la ONU para los Derechos Humanos han expresado su preocupación por esta situación y han pedido medidas como la despenalización de la homosexualidad y mayores protecciones contra la violencia y discriminación hacia las personas LGBT.
The Ku Klux Klan held their first rally in Washington D.C. in 57 years which triggered violence as anti-KKK protesters threw bricks and bottles at police, overturned cars, and 38 people were arrested; the KKK was at its peak membership between 1922-1926 when they held large marches in D.C. and Florida to spread their message of intolerance against anything different.
The document discusses quotes about art from several philosophers and artists. Lin Yutang said that "Art is both creation and recreation." James Dickey recounted Picasso saying that "Art is a lie which makes us see truth." René Magritte stated that "Art evokes mystery without which the world would not exist." The document also includes a quote often attributed to Napoleon Bonaparte: "A picture is worth a thousand words."
Between 1870 and 1920, around 20 million immigrants arrived in the United States from Europe, Asia, the West Indies, and Mexico. Many Europeans escaped religious persecution or sought independence and jobs, while Chinese often sought their fortune in the Gold Rush. Immigrants arrived by steamship in New York or San Francisco and had to pass physical exams and document inspections. However, nativism against immigrants was common, especially Catholics, Jews, Irish, Chinese and other Asian groups. The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 banned Chinese immigrant workers.
Herman Melville was an American author born in 1819 in New York. He came from a bankrupt family and worked various jobs including on a whaling ship in French Polynesia. His early works did not find success but Moby Dick was published in 1851 though also did not see success initially. The novel tells the story of the whaling ship Pequod and its captain Ahab's obsession with hunting the white whale Moby Dick. It explores themes of man against nature and pursuit of knowledge through symbolism of the sea voyage and whale hunt.
The document provides an overview and instructions for using a content management system (CMS) to manage a website. The CMS allows users to easily add, edit, and organize website pages and content without advanced technical skills. It provides templates for pages that include predefined areas for content, images, and other elements. The summary guides users through basic tasks like creating and editing pages, adding images and files, and publishing or deleting pages. Navigation and site structure are automatically managed by the CMS to maintain a consistent brand appearance.
The document describes EdisonLearning's comprehensive approach to school design and student achievement. It discusses EdisonLearning's mission to provide innovative solutions to improve student learning. EdisonLearning partners with schools to create customized solutions addressing all aspects of the learning experience, including curriculum, professional development, leadership, and data-driven management. The school design approach aims to inspire students and prepare them for college and careers through rigorous academics and a supportive culture.
A conscience piercing narrative that we should share with your children. I have no doubt they will look at us with this question in their eyes ... "How did you let this happen?" And we, looking back at them, will feel only shame.
Este documento discute la discriminación y violaciones de derechos humanos que enfrentan las personas LGBT en todo el mundo debido a actitudes homofóbicas y transfóbicas y la falta de protecciones legales contra la discriminación por orientación sexual e identidad de género. El Secretario General de la ONU y el Alto Comisionado de la ONU para los Derechos Humanos han expresado su preocupación por esta situación y han pedido medidas como la despenalización de la homosexualidad y mayores protecciones contra la violencia y discriminación hacia las personas LGBT.
Metode kriptografi klasik seperti monoalfabetik menggunakan string kunci untuk menggantikan huruf-huruf plaintext. Pada metode monoalfabetik, huruf-huruf kunci hanya boleh muncul sekali dan menjadi huruf awal dari alfabet cipher. Contohnya, kunci "welcome" akan menghasilkan mapping alfabet cipher "WELCOMABDFGHIJKNPQRSTUVXYZ".
Lincoln Charter School in Pennsylvania partnered with EdisonLearning in 2000 to improve student achievement. Using EdisonLearning's school design model focusing on talent, culture, instruction and data-driven management, Lincoln Charter School went from the lowest to highest performing elementary school in just 5 years. This success led to the opening of Helen Thackston Middle School in 2008 also partnered with EdisonLearning. Both schools significantly outperformed other district schools on standardized tests due to EdisonLearning's professional development, data assessments, and emphasis on school culture.
Chamilo es una plataforma de aprendizaje en línea de código abierto creada por Yannick Warnier en 2010 y gestionada por la Asociación Chamilo sin fines de lucro. Ofrece herramientas para la enseñanza y el aprendizaje a través de un entorno virtual con más de 3 millones de usuarios en 160 países.
Falla Cardíaca Descompensada, Case Review.Diego Guerrero
Este documento presenta el caso clínico de una paciente de 62 años que acudió a la consulta por disnea progresiva. El resumen es el siguiente: (1) La paciente tiene antecedentes de diabetes mellitus tipo 2, hipertensión arterial e hipotiroidismo, así como un infarto agudo de miocardio reciente. (2) Presenta disnea, ortopnea, edema y dolor torácico. (3) Los exámenes revelan hepatomegalia, derrame pleural y aumento de marcadores de insuficiencia cardiaca, sugiriendo el diagn
San Jose-Edison Academy opened in 1998 as a struggling charter school where 71% of students were below grade level in reading. The school partnered with EdisonLearning to utilize their School Designs model, focusing on top teacher talent, positive school culture, customized instruction, and data-driven management. This partnership helped the school rise to become the highest performing in its district, with reading proficiency increasing to 80% and API scores rising 271 points. In 2009, San Jose-Edison Academy was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School for its academic excellence.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness, happiness and focus.
Jason Bloomfield is a student studying game development at Full Sail University. He grew up in Jamaica and developed a passion for video games from an early age, influenced by games from Sega, Nintendo, and Rockstar Games. Bloomfield realized he preferred programming over game design due to his lack of art skills. His goal is to use his programming skills and knowledge to have a successful career in the gaming industry.
The document provides guidance on setting up the homepage and content structure for a real estate website. It recommends including contact information, featured items, and "buckets" or categories to organize content. It then lists suggested buckets like home styles, location & lifestyle, about us, testimonials, the buying process, and news. For each bucket, it describes the type of content needed and tips for writing blurbs, selecting images, and structuring subcategories to break down topics. The overall goal is to clearly communicate what the site is about through the homepage and make all other content easily navigable through a bucket structure.
El documento describe un proyecto de aprendizaje basado en proyectos. Se asigna a grupos de estudiantes textos sobre aprendizaje basado en proyectos y se les pide que respondan preguntas sobre cómo definirían este enfoque, sus características, el rol del docente y los estudiantes, y ejemplos de experiencias. Los estudiantes discuten que el aprendizaje basado en proyectos implica proyectos interdisciplinarios y centrados en los estudiantes que se aplican en el mundo real. Examinan una experiencia de una escuela
This document provides information about Promo Focus, a company that offers promotional products and services. It discusses Promo Focus' beliefs, capabilities, and strategies for creating effective marketing campaigns using tangible advertising products. The document also provides examples of how Promo Focus has helped other companies successfully launch new products and secure press exposure through the use of promotional items.
Este documento presenta información sobre el diseño de archivos. Explica conceptos básicos como datos, información, archivo, sistemas de información y computadoras. Describe los tipos de archivos como constantes, de situación, históricos y de transacciones. También cubre métodos de organización de archivos lógicos y físicos e incluye diagramas de estructura de datos. El objetivo es ampliar los conocimientos sobre diseño de archivos y sus componentes.
EdisonLearning partners with six low-performing schools in the Clark County School District in Nevada to help increase student achievement. Using the EdisonLearning School Designs model, which takes a comprehensive approach to education, the partnership schools have seen significant gains in reading and math scores from 2003-2009. Despite having larger populations of LEP and FRL students compared to comparable and empowerment schools, the EdisonLearning partnership schools have exceeded other schools in achievement gains, with increases of up to 27 points in some areas.
The document describes Accolo's 6-step hiring process: 1) profiling the job, 2) developing a recruitment plan, 3) identifying candidates, 4) conducting online interviews and documentation, 5) interviewing and making decisions, and 6) reviewing and adjusting the effort. The process aims to provide consistency, leverage referrals, incorporate all candidate sources, and adapt to different job types while ensuring fair treatment of all applicants.
La matriz de valoración evalúa el portafolio digital de la estudiante Jennifer Arturo Potosi en categorías como propósito, contenido, fuentes, público, escritura, contenidos publicados, características adicionales, creatividad y uso de recursos TIC. El amigo crítico Michelle Stephany Barrgan Santana asigna puntajes de 1 a 4 para cada categoría, con 4 siendo la mejor calificación.
The document discusses the experiences and perspectives of an individual who is a modeler and world traveler. They are driven to create a better world through modeling and have connected with others through music and storytelling. Their travels and experiences have given them a unique viewpoint and values of sharing what they have learned with others. They strive to create new possibilities through their modeling work and focus on goals and client needs.
La violencia familiar o doméstica incluye cualquier acción u omisión que cause daño físico o psicológico, así como la amenaza o coacción grave. Se da principalmente entre hombres y mujeres dentro del hogar. La violencia física incluye empujar, golpear o quemar, dejando moretones u otras heridas. La violencia psicológica busca control a través de gritos e insultos. La violencia sexual obliga a la mujer a realizar actos sexuales no deseados a través de la coerción o intimidación.
The document discusses different types of forests like rainforests and coniferous forests. It describes how deforestation harms the environment by disrupting ecosystems and wildlife habitats. Deforestation causes species extinction as animals lose their homes and food sources. While trees are cut down by humans for uses like furniture and paper, this damages natural systems like the water cycle. The document calls for reducing deforestation to protect forests that are important for both human and animal life.
The document discusses Promo Focus, a marketing company that provides promotional products and services. It summarizes the company's background, beliefs, capabilities, and approach. Promo Focus believes in honest business practices and protecting people and the planet. The company provides full-service marketing solutions, from consulting to graphic design to fulfillment. It aims to help clients effectively promote their brands while considering social, environmental, and economic impacts.
Several schools in Hawaii were consistently failing to meet state standards in math and English. In 2005, the Hawaii Board of Education hired three companies, including EdisonLearning, to help restructure 20 struggling schools. EdisonLearning used its Alliance model to support curriculum changes, professional development, and formative assessments in their assigned seven schools. This approach led to improved test scores, with initial gains of 7.5% in reading and 11% in math, and larger gains of 22% in reading and 30% in math within three years. Due to these results, EdisonLearning took on additional schools, growing to 38 schools by 2009 and continuing to achieve the highest combined student proficiency scores among partner providers in Hawaii.
Metode kriptografi klasik seperti monoalfabetik menggunakan string kunci untuk menggantikan huruf-huruf plaintext. Pada metode monoalfabetik, huruf-huruf kunci hanya boleh muncul sekali dan menjadi huruf awal dari alfabet cipher. Contohnya, kunci "welcome" akan menghasilkan mapping alfabet cipher "WELCOMABDFGHIJKNPQRSTUVXYZ".
Lincoln Charter School in Pennsylvania partnered with EdisonLearning in 2000 to improve student achievement. Using EdisonLearning's school design model focusing on talent, culture, instruction and data-driven management, Lincoln Charter School went from the lowest to highest performing elementary school in just 5 years. This success led to the opening of Helen Thackston Middle School in 2008 also partnered with EdisonLearning. Both schools significantly outperformed other district schools on standardized tests due to EdisonLearning's professional development, data assessments, and emphasis on school culture.
Chamilo es una plataforma de aprendizaje en línea de código abierto creada por Yannick Warnier en 2010 y gestionada por la Asociación Chamilo sin fines de lucro. Ofrece herramientas para la enseñanza y el aprendizaje a través de un entorno virtual con más de 3 millones de usuarios en 160 países.
Falla Cardíaca Descompensada, Case Review.Diego Guerrero
Este documento presenta el caso clínico de una paciente de 62 años que acudió a la consulta por disnea progresiva. El resumen es el siguiente: (1) La paciente tiene antecedentes de diabetes mellitus tipo 2, hipertensión arterial e hipotiroidismo, así como un infarto agudo de miocardio reciente. (2) Presenta disnea, ortopnea, edema y dolor torácico. (3) Los exámenes revelan hepatomegalia, derrame pleural y aumento de marcadores de insuficiencia cardiaca, sugiriendo el diagn
San Jose-Edison Academy opened in 1998 as a struggling charter school where 71% of students were below grade level in reading. The school partnered with EdisonLearning to utilize their School Designs model, focusing on top teacher talent, positive school culture, customized instruction, and data-driven management. This partnership helped the school rise to become the highest performing in its district, with reading proficiency increasing to 80% and API scores rising 271 points. In 2009, San Jose-Edison Academy was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School for its academic excellence.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness, happiness and focus.
Jason Bloomfield is a student studying game development at Full Sail University. He grew up in Jamaica and developed a passion for video games from an early age, influenced by games from Sega, Nintendo, and Rockstar Games. Bloomfield realized he preferred programming over game design due to his lack of art skills. His goal is to use his programming skills and knowledge to have a successful career in the gaming industry.
The document provides guidance on setting up the homepage and content structure for a real estate website. It recommends including contact information, featured items, and "buckets" or categories to organize content. It then lists suggested buckets like home styles, location & lifestyle, about us, testimonials, the buying process, and news. For each bucket, it describes the type of content needed and tips for writing blurbs, selecting images, and structuring subcategories to break down topics. The overall goal is to clearly communicate what the site is about through the homepage and make all other content easily navigable through a bucket structure.
El documento describe un proyecto de aprendizaje basado en proyectos. Se asigna a grupos de estudiantes textos sobre aprendizaje basado en proyectos y se les pide que respondan preguntas sobre cómo definirían este enfoque, sus características, el rol del docente y los estudiantes, y ejemplos de experiencias. Los estudiantes discuten que el aprendizaje basado en proyectos implica proyectos interdisciplinarios y centrados en los estudiantes que se aplican en el mundo real. Examinan una experiencia de una escuela
This document provides information about Promo Focus, a company that offers promotional products and services. It discusses Promo Focus' beliefs, capabilities, and strategies for creating effective marketing campaigns using tangible advertising products. The document also provides examples of how Promo Focus has helped other companies successfully launch new products and secure press exposure through the use of promotional items.
Este documento presenta información sobre el diseño de archivos. Explica conceptos básicos como datos, información, archivo, sistemas de información y computadoras. Describe los tipos de archivos como constantes, de situación, históricos y de transacciones. También cubre métodos de organización de archivos lógicos y físicos e incluye diagramas de estructura de datos. El objetivo es ampliar los conocimientos sobre diseño de archivos y sus componentes.
EdisonLearning partners with six low-performing schools in the Clark County School District in Nevada to help increase student achievement. Using the EdisonLearning School Designs model, which takes a comprehensive approach to education, the partnership schools have seen significant gains in reading and math scores from 2003-2009. Despite having larger populations of LEP and FRL students compared to comparable and empowerment schools, the EdisonLearning partnership schools have exceeded other schools in achievement gains, with increases of up to 27 points in some areas.
The document describes Accolo's 6-step hiring process: 1) profiling the job, 2) developing a recruitment plan, 3) identifying candidates, 4) conducting online interviews and documentation, 5) interviewing and making decisions, and 6) reviewing and adjusting the effort. The process aims to provide consistency, leverage referrals, incorporate all candidate sources, and adapt to different job types while ensuring fair treatment of all applicants.
La matriz de valoración evalúa el portafolio digital de la estudiante Jennifer Arturo Potosi en categorías como propósito, contenido, fuentes, público, escritura, contenidos publicados, características adicionales, creatividad y uso de recursos TIC. El amigo crítico Michelle Stephany Barrgan Santana asigna puntajes de 1 a 4 para cada categoría, con 4 siendo la mejor calificación.
The document discusses the experiences and perspectives of an individual who is a modeler and world traveler. They are driven to create a better world through modeling and have connected with others through music and storytelling. Their travels and experiences have given them a unique viewpoint and values of sharing what they have learned with others. They strive to create new possibilities through their modeling work and focus on goals and client needs.
La violencia familiar o doméstica incluye cualquier acción u omisión que cause daño físico o psicológico, así como la amenaza o coacción grave. Se da principalmente entre hombres y mujeres dentro del hogar. La violencia física incluye empujar, golpear o quemar, dejando moretones u otras heridas. La violencia psicológica busca control a través de gritos e insultos. La violencia sexual obliga a la mujer a realizar actos sexuales no deseados a través de la coerción o intimidación.
The document discusses different types of forests like rainforests and coniferous forests. It describes how deforestation harms the environment by disrupting ecosystems and wildlife habitats. Deforestation causes species extinction as animals lose their homes and food sources. While trees are cut down by humans for uses like furniture and paper, this damages natural systems like the water cycle. The document calls for reducing deforestation to protect forests that are important for both human and animal life.
The document discusses Promo Focus, a marketing company that provides promotional products and services. It summarizes the company's background, beliefs, capabilities, and approach. Promo Focus believes in honest business practices and protecting people and the planet. The company provides full-service marketing solutions, from consulting to graphic design to fulfillment. It aims to help clients effectively promote their brands while considering social, environmental, and economic impacts.
Several schools in Hawaii were consistently failing to meet state standards in math and English. In 2005, the Hawaii Board of Education hired three companies, including EdisonLearning, to help restructure 20 struggling schools. EdisonLearning used its Alliance model to support curriculum changes, professional development, and formative assessments in their assigned seven schools. This approach led to improved test scores, with initial gains of 7.5% in reading and 11% in math, and larger gains of 22% in reading and 30% in math within three years. Due to these results, EdisonLearning took on additional schools, growing to 38 schools by 2009 and continuing to achieve the highest combined student proficiency scores among partner providers in Hawaii.
Nottingham Contemporary's Alex Farquharson appointed new Director of Tate Bri...carey7pitts6
Alex Farquharson has been appointed the new Director of Tate Britain. Farquharson is currently the founding Director of Nottingham Contemporary, where he has overseen its growth into one of the leading visual arts institutions in the UK. As Director of Tate Britain, Farquharson will oversee the collection of 500 years of British art and work to share the collection with diverse audiences.
Getty Museum to present major exhibition of cave paintings of Dunhuang, Chinacarey7pitts6
The Getty Museum will present an exhibition in May 2016 called "Cave Temples of Dunhuang: Buddhist Art on China's Silk Road" that will showcase the Mogao caves, a UNESCO World Heritage site along the Silk Road dating from the 4th to 14th centuries. The exhibition is a collaboration between the Getty Conservation Institute, Getty Research Institute, Dunhuang Academy, and Dunhuang Foundation, and will feature replicas of three decorated caves, artworks and artifacts on loan from international museums, and the world's oldest dated printed book, the Diamond Sutra from 868 CE.
2. David Sweat and Richard Matt are still at large.
COURTESY NEW YORK STATE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Volkswagen Group of America will be the lead sponsor of
educational programming at MoMA for the next two
years. During this time, it will also support major
exhibitions at both MoMA and MoMA PS1, including the
latter's forthcoming local artist survey, "Greater New
York." [The Art Newspaper]
The Independent Art Fair has finally found a permanent
home in TriBeCa. [The New York Times]Yet another
employee at Clinton Correctional Facility in upstate New
York has been accused of aiding the two escaped convicts Richard Matt and David Sweat.
Corrections officer Gene Palmer gave the pair paint and tools in exchange for "stunning portraits of
celebrities." [ABC News]Five contemporary artists visually review five works of literature that
inspired them. [The New York Times]Cady Noland has allegedly disavowed another of her works, her
large scale 1990 sculpture Log Cabin, which sold to Ohio collector Scott Mueller for $1.4 million in
2014. Mueller is now attempting to legally reverse the purchase. [The Art Newspaper]CalArts
president Steven D. Lavine has announced that he will be leaving his post in 2017 after a 29-year
tenure. [Artforum]As a result of the 2016 MFA class dropping out, USC's Roski School of Art and
Design only has one student enrolled in the 2017 class with only two months left before the semester
begins. [The LA Times]On the enduring appeal of butter sculptures. [NPR]U.S. museums have
become increasingly reluctant to return Nazi-looted artwork, relying on legal loopholes to avoid case