Billytea! I went to a lecture last night by a scientist who's an expert on smell. She told us all about the Australian orchid that spreads its pollen by emitting pheromones that make male wasps want to hump it.
I'll nurse you back to health. I'll wear the nurse outfit!
"BuffyBot" ,'Dirty Girls'
Natter 60: Gone In 60 Seconds
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Tom Scola - Sep 04, 2008 3:08:21 pm PDT #7131 of 10003
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
Barb - Sep 04, 2008 3:18:50 pm PDT #7132 of 10003
“Not dead yet!”
Oh... dear. I just saw the Jerry Seinfeld/Bill Gates commercial.
Jerry is still Not Funny.
Totally not slagging on Microsoft, either. The commercial would've been bad regardless of the product. Because the product? Not really mentioned.
brenda m - Sep 04, 2008 3:22:27 pm PDT #7133 of 10003
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
Credit where due - she didn't actually cut special ed funding. One of the programs under Special Schools got moved to its own funding line in the budget - the actual funding stayed basically static.
ETA: Thought I should add some numbers to that.
For 2007 the Special Schools budget showed:
Special Education Service Agency (SESA) - $2,072.3 (thousands)
Providence Heights School - $145.0
Alaska School for the Deaf - $319.0.
The Department of Education & Early Development - $637.4.
Alaska Challenge Youth Academy Program - $5,724.7
For 2008 the last item was moved out of Special Schools. So the numbers show:
Special Education Service Agency (SESA) - $2,054.6
Providence Heights School - $145.0
Alaska School for the Deaf - $319.0.
The Department of Education & Early Development - $637.4.
The Youth Academy is funded separately, and shows a boost to 6 million and change for 2009.
[2007 Special Schools budget: [link]
2008 [link]
Youth Academy [link] ]
Here's a description of the program, which at first read doesn't sound like it falls under what's normally understood as Special Ed.
This instructional program is operated in Anchorage with student enrollees from across the state. Students work on challenging academic programs in a “boot camp” environment. Completing high school and building career goals and skills are the goals.
Sheryl - Sep 04, 2008 3:27:03 pm PDT #7134 of 10003
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"
Timelies all!
Healthma to all who need it.
G's grandfather is in town for a visit, so we had dinner with him and G's mom.
Strega - Sep 04, 2008 3:28:35 pm PDT #7135 of 10003
Yikes, ita. I hope they get you taken care of quickly. I think you might like this.
msbelle - Sep 04, 2008 3:33:48 pm PDT #7136 of 10003
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
tom scola - IM please?
Liese S. - Sep 04, 2008 3:38:59 pm PDT #7137 of 10003
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."
I gotta say, Plei & Jilli, I'm pretty sure I've been one of the guilty parties on slandering Microsoft, and I'm sorry. In my frustration I think I've forgotten that corporations are made of people and I apologize. I hate to think I've been a part of driving you out of the tech thread and I hope it improves.
P.M. Marc - Sep 04, 2008 3:43:31 pm PDT #7138 of 10003
So come, my friends, be not afraid/We are so lightly here/It is in love that we are made; In love we disappear
Barb, I find JS baffling and unfunny. I was just bitching about him this morning. At least we didn't hire Carrot Top.
Liese, thank you.
msbelle - Sep 04, 2008 3:46:20 pm PDT #7139 of 10003
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
wait, where's bon.
OMG THAT WILL NEVER GET NOT FUNNY!
msbelle - Sep 04, 2008 3:48:39 pm PDT #7140 of 10003
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
IOfunny to meN - mac is now singing "U Can't Touch This" and I am about to show him the video. good times.