School board approves $885,300 for study Nov 27, 2008
WyoGirl wrote on Nov 26, 2008 5:18 PM:" This is absolutely the worst of worst ideas. I can not believe the school board is going to put this type of money out there for a study. We have highly educated people working for the school district. Why in the world is this district not able to think for themselves. If the educators in this district can't figure out how to educate the children maybe it is time to fire the whole bunch and start over again. Lets get back to the basics. Kids need phonics... (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Students 'protest' the eating of turkeys on Thanksgiving (812) Nov 27, 2008
It could have been about pencils, pens or paperclips. It's the writing skill that is being taught. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
LETTERS: NCT, Nov. 26, 2008 Nov 26, 2008
We do not need the parks and libraries to close; the city just needs to pay less and sharpen its pencils. Jack Key. (North County Times)
County supports cleaning up Tea Fire sites Nov 26, 2008
We're going to sharpen our pencils and see if we can narrow the estimate range for the cost per site for clean up activities, McGolphin said. Estimates showed that if all private property owners chose to participate in the program, costs could exceed 4 million, which would ultimately be reimbursed by the owners, according to the staff report presented to supervisors. (Santa Maria Times)
Sex for sale: The truth about prostitution in Britain Nov 26, 2008
Meanwhile, women's magazines are happy to discuss whether readers prefer "pencils or mushrooms" on their front covers. Billboards showing David Beckham wearing spray-on Armani underwear stop traffic, while S&M-themed Agent Provocateur advertisements are a staple of the glossier publications. (Independent)
Downtown stores kick off shopping season Nov 25, 2008
Paper clips and tacks, a little this and that Pencils and pens, I am handy just when you need, pull me out to reach right in. Uptown, downtown, east of the tracks or west; storefront by bank's spot puts your clues to the test. (Brewton Standard, AL)
Tough times in Silicon Valley, but some hiring Nov 25, 2008
" Choosing to stay on at a job can also be risky. Silicon Valley companies, especially the bigger ones, use downturns to get rid of employees they don't want and recruit people for harder-to-fill positions so they can improve their products, said Dan Finnigan, CEO of Jobvite, a startup that builds job boards for companies so their employees can recruit others through online social networks like Facebook and LinkedIn. Symantec, for example, posted several job openings this month in marketing,... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
With his pen, Japanese artist livens office grind Nov 23, 2008
TOKYO - The American poet Theodore Roethke called it "the inexorable sadness of pencils." It's the desolation of time lost and dreams forsaken while sitting in an office. Japanese office workers know that sadness in their bones. (Boston Globe)
Martin: Ex-legislator, longtime advocate Nov 23, 2008
He would always come into a meeting with sharpened pencils so he could take notes. He knows every issue down to the minutiae. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Filling the season Nov 23, 2008
n Girls - body lotions, liquid shower soap, deodorant, toothbrush and toothpaste, lip gloss or lip ice, jewelry, gift certificates to Starbuck's, Barnes and Noble, movie rental stores, theaters or bowling alleys, puzzle-word find books, mechanical pencils, lead, eraser, brushes, combs, ponytail holders, manicure sets ... n Boys: liquid shower soap, deodorant, toothbrush and toothpaste, gift cards/certificates for movies, theaters, bowling, fast food-pizza, socks, disposable cameras, brushes and... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
J-E asking for $27M for capital projects Nov 22, 2008
We sharpened our pencils and went back through, she said. Are there things in here that we absolutely should live without, that are nice things to do but should we back off on that. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Restaurant joins in drive for Afghan children Nov 22, 2008
Anderson said Torney told him the soldiers work to help the children but see a great need for school supplies, such as pencils, pens and paper. There is a dire need for school supplies, Anderson said. (Madison County Record, AL)
ECONOMY: San Diego County's jobless rate soars Nov 22, 2008
jvc wrote on Nov 21, 2008 1:51 PM:Start selling your apples and pencils onstreet corners like everyone else. History now wrote on Nov 21, 2008 1:52 PM:I would love to be in a college class studying all of this now. (North County Times)
Core Learning Announces Launch of Crayola Art Studio Nov 22, 2008
Crayola Art Studio has a wide range of drawing and painting tools including many realistic art tools that simulate the real effects of traditional art tools such as Crayola crayons, pencils, markers, watercolors, tempera paint and more. Several hundred special Crayola art images are included in the program. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
GOOD NEWS: Create a class curtain Nov 21, 2008
For the Class Curtain activity you need: Bibles, Bible concordances, muslin or plain cotton fabric (not finished or shiny), fabric markers, pencils, curtain hooks and a curtain rod ... Lay the sheet of fabric on a firm surface such as a linoleum floor or a table and ask the children to help you draw your class/group name or motto in the center of the material first with pencils and then with fabric markers ... Next, ask the children to begin outlining their personal artwork with pencils. (Easton Journal, MA)
'4-D' Microscope Unveils Nano World Nov 21, 2008
Graphite, the material in pencils, consists of layers of carbon atoms locked into a sheet-like array. The atoms move in a unique and coherent way on the femtosecond timescale. (Science Daily)
Home values plunge again Nov 21, 2008
Prices are so low that "now it actually pencils out to buy a rental home. Investors now can cover their costs with rent.". And for "prudent consumers who waited to buy," Knight said, "there are some tremendous opportunities now. Prices really cannot go much lower ... because it's becoming less expensive to own than to rent. That provides kind of a floor to housing prices.". (Modesto Bee, CA)
Greenland company offers options Nov 21, 2008
"That is why we offer many innovative green items that can be found nowhere else like shoelaces made from recycled bottle caps, pencils and ice scrappers from recycled currency and disposable plates from recycled paper that can be washed again and again.". Ads by Google. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Senior Notes (Nov. 20) Nov 19, 2008
Class will be held on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. Depending on your preference and interest, this class will include drawing and/or coloring using colored pencils, or you can try your hand at calligraphy. For the first class, they will supply you with a sketchbook and a set of colored pencils to keep for yourself. (Needham Tab, MA)
Former Agriprocessors workers learn English while awaiting court dates writeLink("vid_id=1338&file=englishclasses.flv"); (8) Nov 19, 2008
Gathered around a table with practice booklets and yellow pencils out, the students practice the difference between the th sounds in the words the and thanks. Most of the students repeat the words in barely audible voices. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Head of the Class, Nov. 13 edition Nov 19, 2008
Additional items we are looking for would be school supplies to help your child learn: pencils, rulers, art supplies etc. Also ornaments or lights. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
Goggin: Motherhood means being prepared Nov 19, 2008
From a plastic cup I keep in my cup holder full of pens and pencils, to a stack of Post-it notes and Scotch tape in my center console, it's important to have supplies at my fingertips. The post-its are great for notes to the teacher or keeping important daily reminders front and center. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Teacher suspended over ousting kid Nov 19, 2008
The teacher cannot spend her whole day worrying if Johnny is going to sit in his chair and not break Crystal s pencils. That is not what learning is about. (The Palm Beach Post)
Happy with a portrait, but still life beckons Nov 18, 2008
These days, he does not even chew his pencils, but the cancer has not dampened his enthusiasm for paint. "When I was in treatment I was out of action completely for six months, so it's great to come back and have a second chance. After the illness I realised I hadn't lost any of my zest. "As I juggle the elements of light and form and colour, I start noticing things I had no idea were there. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Injury prompts mom to go back to school Nov 18, 2008
I can do amazing things with colored pencils that s one thing I m good at. How is it living in the dorm. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
First look: 'Coraline' filmmaker goes full bore with stop-motion Nov 18, 2008
In this era of digitized animated features, when paper and pencils are as scarce as non-talking animal sidekicks, it's nice to know one of the genre's premier purveyors is sticking to his old-fashioned aesthetic principles. Although Coraline has been filmed in 3-D, the surreal fantasy is primarily brought to life through Selick's preferred technique of hands-on stop-motion puppetry. (USA Today -- Life)
LESLIE CRISS:If you believe in Santa Claus, get out pencils and paper Nov 18, 2008
11/16/2008 8:04:24 AMDaily Journal. Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Petro-Canada Delays $20.6 Billion Fort Hills Oil-Sands Mine as Oil Plunge Nov 18, 2008
Sharpening Our Pencils ... Were sharpening our pencils to cut costs, Camarta said. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Montileaux uses Native materials to share culture Nov 17, 2008
He uses colored pencils and India ink for his drawings, which were available to tribes at that time period, but he uses more modern versions. Montileaux gets many of his ledger books as donations from people who have bought his artwork. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Obama left mark on the Senate Nov 16, 2008
He joked that he was 99th in seniority, so his main job would be to sharpen pencils. Obama took pains to get advice from senior senators and show deference to the chamber s traditions. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
The Joy of Giving: Operation Christmas Child hopes toinspire people to help the less fortunate Nov 15, 2008
Little pads of paper and colored pencils. A new toothbrush and toothpaste. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Veterans honored at town ceremony Nov 15, 2008
Moylan described handing out pencils, candy, and other gifts the soldiers received from home to the local children. "To see the children's expressions when you give [the gifts] to them, that made it worth it for me." The media doesn't always accurately or effectively report what's happening in Iraq, he said. (Valley News, CT)
Leinen recycles cards, material, pictures, to make unique cards Nov 13, 2008
Leinen particularly enjoys getting out her colored pencils to add her own trim to the greeting. "I don't do one all at the same time," Leinen said, adding she may run into a better design idea down the road. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
NetHope bringing technology to humanitarian efforts Nov 12, 2008
NetHope and one of its agencies developed an electronic data collection system to replace pencils and paper used on farms, and they plan to share the innovation with other agencies that can work with other farmers. 1. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Unleashing The Beast Nov 12, 2008
Students in the class built their own robots designed to pick up pencils and place them in a container ... The final grades of dozens of ninth-graders are riding on their ability to pick up and put down pencils ... The machines would have to pick up pencils from a holder about an inch off the table, turn at least 180 degrees and deposit them into a cup about 6 inches high. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
A Red Arrow’s diary Nov 11, 2008
With a pen and some colored pencils, Nelson, who d studied drafting, drew cartoon illustrations of life on the ship and later at camp in Australia ... He brought his diary with him, as well as some pens and colored pencils. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
COMMENTARY: Getting myself into a jam Nov 10, 2008
Now I m remembering that feeling when the teacher says, put down your pencils and I m not finished answering the questions on a test. Alyssa, reversing the mother-daughter role, offers to help me, then heads to the stove, and begins adding the remaining ingredients to the apple mixture. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Three Cheers: Kids do have manners Nov 8, 2008
We are handing out pencils this year to the kids to avoid allergic reactions with candy and it's something useful. The older trick-or-treater thanked us by saying, Thank you, I have been really needing these for school. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Local, regional, national work shown on First Friday Nov 7, 2008
Plein Reiners create art using a wide range of media, including pastel, watercolors, oil, acrylics and pencils. The artists vary each week, but since 2002 there has always been a group ready to go out and capture Juneau on canvas or paper. (Juneau Empire)
GOOD NEWS: Scratch paper Bible scenes Nov 7, 2008
For Scratch Paper Bible Scenes you need: Bibles, Bible concordances, scratch paper from a craft store, toothpicks, plastic forks, plain white paper, pencils and objects that children can trace around such as jar covers. Instruct your students to use their Bibles and concordances to choose a favorite Bible store they would like to draw. (Easton Journal, MA)
75 years of celebrating art Nov 7, 2008
Media include oils, watercolor, acrylics, collage, pastels, pencil drawings, watercolor pencils; and subjects range from realistic and traditional landscapes, portraits, still lifes, flowers, feathers, to the abstract. Usually, there are two shows a year at the Wellesley Community Center, fall and spring. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Three wise men solve the problems of the world over dinner Nov 7, 2008
When Mr Keating suggested Mr Turnbull's words had led to a certain lack of confidence, the latter said: "I no more started a run on the banks than Paul saved everyone here from selling pencils in Martin Place.". send photos, videos ffs to 0424 SMS SMH (+61 424 767 764), or us. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Molson brews up a winning plan Nov 7, 2008
Instead, they see sharp pencils and accretive investments to improve productivity. Belly up if you like the sound of it. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
County prepares for Election Day Nov 4, 2008
Election judges picked up suitcases over the weekend that contain everything they ll need ballots, flags, signs directing voters where to go and plenty of pens and pencils, Holmes said. People think they go in and just vote, Holmes said. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
On Parenting: School work factors heavily into family time Nov 4, 2008
Make sure the materials your child needs, such as paper, pencils and a dictionary, are available. Ask your child if special materials will be needed for some projects and get them in advance. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Palin last 'culture warrior' Nov 4, 2008
When you shoplift a box of pencils to sell on the street corner, you can double your profit by cutting the pencils in half and sharpening one end of each half. Happy trails, partner. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Green Art Supplies for Kids Nov 3, 2008
Earth Friendly Pencils. Faber-Castell makes EcoPencils and, according to their website they are FSC certified: a warranty that the wood used is obtained from renewable and sustainable sources, contributing to the preservation of the environment ... Green Earth Office Supply offers pencils made from 20-33% recycled denim jeans. (Suite101.com)
Welcome to Peavy Auction, er, GM meetings Nov 3, 2008
Swisher s 24 Francouer s age but pencils out to be a much different and better player, more power, exceptional plate discipline. Because of his age I d much rather get him than Jermaine Dye, but would not object to JD if he s the best/only bat available at a reasonable price. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Anticipating cuts in military spending, budget planners sharpen their pencils Nov 3, 2008
Published: November 3, 2008. After years of unfettered growth in military budgets, Defense Department planners, top commanders and weapons manufacturers now say they are almost certain that the financial meltdown will have a serious impact on future Pentagon spending. (International Herald Tribune)
China Director Asks Why Quake School Children Died Nov 3, 2008
Officials also dodged questions about the school's construction quality, but amid the books, pencils and scraps of clothing littering the school's ruins, parents plucked a report on the school's structural integrity. Written in 2006, the report described "hazardous" buildings and cracked and buckling walls. (Planet Ark, United States)
Rio executives jump ship despite buoyant outlook Nov 3, 2008
Last Monday, Howard quietly shifted his pencils from Collins Street in Melbourne's CBD to Lonsdale Street, where he now reports to BHP Billiton's government relations vice-president, Bernie Delaney, and the director of public affairs, Geoff Walsh. It is his responsibility to lobby governments on infrastructure, climate change and presumably investment policy. (The Age, Australia -- Business)
Cities, government agencies took global gamble Nov 2, 2008
"If millions of dollars are gone, what happens to my retirement? Or the construction paper and pencils and supplies we need to teach?". The trail through Wisconsin, New York, and Europe illustrates how this financial crisis has moved around the world so fast, why it is so hard to tame, and why cities, schools and many other institutions will probably struggle for years. (Boston Globe)
Driver kills mother, son out for Halloween Nov 2, 2008
Salois had recently donated a cache of school supplies, such as pencils, erasers, and highlighters, to the school store, something she did every year. "I approached her to thank her yesterday," Manfredi said. (Boston Globe)
Obamaniacs flock to see a glimpse of the chosen one Nov 2, 2008
It was minus 13C and most reporters could barely hold their pencils. But an estimated 15,000 people showed up to share the moment. (Independent)
News :The leaves are gone Oct 31, 2008
My solution is get out your pencils and have fun drawing mustaches, warts and new hairdos on them. Give them some nice big ears, long red noses that keep growing, pink rosy cheeks for the blushing you will never see. (Forest Republican, WI)
Lost in faith and faith lost Oct 31, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Eleven years in service to Mother Teresa's order was meant to be God's will, but was "almost like brainwashing" for Colette Livermore, writes Jenny Tabakoff. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
On Parenting: Regulating that trick-or-treat candy Oct 30, 2008
These days, companies offer non-food treats like small-sized Play-Dohs, super balls and pencils to hand out on Halloween. Of course, if you want to avoid the label of lamest Halloween house on the block, yet still hand out a healthier option, theres always pretzels or small snack-packs of crackers. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
U.S. kids getting kidney stones, how to stop candy overload and kid violence growing on YouTube Oct 30, 2008
Another boy was hitting, stabbing with forks, pencils, etc. This went on for a few weeks. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Cuba expects new US president to lift embargo Oct 30, 2008
Custom Yard Signs, Bumper Strips Pencils, Pens More. Featured. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Column: Stay safe this Halloween: Tips from your local police Oct 30, 2008
Consider purchasing non-food treats for those who visit your home, such as coloring books or pens and pencils. Wait until children are home to sort and check treats. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
Halloween is a time for fun at Beaches Oct 30, 2008
Try handing out boxes of crayons, stickers, colored pencils, erasers, Halloween tattoos or rubber spiders. Copyright Shorelines. (Florida Times-Union)
Red Ribbon Week more than ribbons Oct 28, 2008
Darlene Solis, co-chairwoman of Health and Safety at Country Club Elementary in San Ramon, said, "We keep Red Ribbon Week low-key with the younger kids." Local Boy Scout troops decorate the school and teachers pass out pencils. "Their focus is on the significance of wearing the red ribbon and how it's a unified and visible commitment to a drug-free America," Solis said. (Tri Valley Herald)
Funding pinch has BISD looking at staffing levels (135) Oct 28, 2008
The biggest thing is we become more informed about the decisions we are making, sharpen our pencils so to speak, said Board Vice-president Alan Rich. Kelly was more philosophical about the situation than board members. (Boerne Star, TX)
Halloween sweets can be savored in moderation Oct 27, 2008
Her kids also like getting Halloween pencils, she added. Joan Truckenbrod said she plans to monitor the candy intake of her 5-year-old grandson, Aidan. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Twitter the new tool of terrorists? Oct 27, 2008
October 26, 2008 12:40 PM PDT. U.S. Army warns of Twittering terrorists. (CNET News)
