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Sun, 17 Mar 2013 11:07:54 -0400

explore-blog: Mapping the distribution of higher education in...

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 23:07:39 -0500

explore-blog:

Mapping the distribution of higher education in America. Compare and contrast with the distribution of poverty:

deviouslybored: Ah yay!

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 18:43:56 -0500

deviouslybored:

Ah yay!

thecultofgenius: Forensic reconstruction of Nicolaus...

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 10:33:26 -0500

thecultofgenius:

Forensic reconstruction of Nicolaus Copernicus.

theatlantic: The Astonishing Growth of Government Spending on...

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 10:29:00 -0500

theatlantic:

The Astonishing Growth of Government Spending on the Poor

Market wages have declined for the poorest 40 percent of the country and more than 33% for the bottom fifth. Without means-tested government transfers, income inequality would be much, much worse. With means-tested government transfers (particularly for health care) income inequality is at least somewhat mitigated.

Read more. [Image: Rorschach]

theatlantic: The New Math of Some Things That Have Lately Been...

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 17:43:21 -0500

theatlantic:

The New Math of Some Things That Have Lately Been Untouched by Technology

ilovecharts: Today I saw that Romney claimed that the president...

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 17:10:25 -0400

ilovecharts:

Today I saw that Romney claimed that the president will lie during the debates. I thought I would look at their records on Politifact.com to see how reliable each candidate has been. Out of the statements analyzed by Politifact, this is the percent of things they have said that have been on the spectrum of true and false, for Obama and Romney.

This isn’t perfect, since Obama has been rated more frequently than Romney has. Still, it’s interesting to see how often each candidate gets rated in each category.

-birdmechanical

theatlantic: 7,000 Millionaires Paid No Income Taxes in...

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 19:41:33 -0400

theatlantic:

7,000 Millionaires Paid No Income Taxes in 2011

[Image: Derek Thompson]

discoverynews: “It’s also important to note that income tax is...

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 19:36:30 -0400

discoverynews:

“It’s also important to note that income tax is just one of several federal taxes.

The payroll tax, which funds Medicare and Social Security, is another big source of revenue for the government. And most households that don’t pay income tax do pay payroll tax.”

— NPR

sunfoundation:

The 47 Percent, In One Graphic

Mitt Romney’s comments regarding the 47 percent of Americans who pay no income tax is getting lots of attention today. Our colleague Mark Memmott explains the context.

Here’s a closer look at the numbers.

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Sun, 02 Sep 2012 23:17:19 -0400

nylak22: Clarity Concepts from- The Skillful Teacher

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 13:29:53 -0400

nylak22:

Clarity Concepts from- The Skillful Teacher

writing prompts: 37 writing prompts for social studies / history

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 13:04:59 -0400

writing prompts: 37 writing prompts for social studies / history: writingprompts: If people had...

diaryofafyt: Chimamanda Adichie illustrates the dangers of a...

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 23:08:22 -0400

diaryofafyt:

Chimamanda Adichie illustrates the dangers of a single story and the prejudices and stereotypes that often result.

“When we reject the single story, when we realize there is never a single story about any place, we regain a kind of paradise.”

I plan to use this video in my history classes to better explain perspective.

aheram: 2,003 Deaths in Afghanistan The chart shows deaths of...

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 19:25:39 -0400

aheram:

2,003 Deaths in Afghanistan

The chart shows deaths of identified United States service members directly involved in the war in Afghanistan. Rocket-propelled grenades and small-arms fire took the largest number of American lives earlier in the war. In 2008, deaths from improvised explosive devices, or I.E.D.’s, began to make up a larger share of combat deaths.

In a related post, both the Obama and Romney campaign are loathe to talk about it.

ilovecharts: 100 Years Of Immigrants In America

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 18:54:35 -0400

ilovecharts:

100 Years Of Immigrants In America

ilovecharts: On This Date in Future History

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 21:35:01 -0400

ilovecharts:

On This Date in Future History

explore-blog: After the history of the calendar, a brief...

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 21:58:46 -0400

explore-blog:

After the history of the calendar, a brief animated history of keeping time from TED-Ed

curiositycounts: According to US Census Bureau’s National...

Fri, 10 Aug 2012 22:26:33 -0400

curiositycounts:

According to US Census Bureau’s National Population Projections, in the not too distant future most Americans will be too young to remember some pretty major happenings in our history. Food for thought - how will this affect our future?

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gingerbreadwinner: Kevin Wada

Thu, 09 Aug 2012 19:13:15 -0400

gingerbreadwinner:

Kevin Wada

englishteacheronline: Today I started a window display of...

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 11:34:54 -0400

englishteacheronline:

Today I started a window display of transitional words and phrases with my new class. they are 4 students who have transferred to our school from a national school, so need additional language support.

I have spoken to other subject teachers, such as their Science teacher, to ask them to encourage the students to use these words in other areas.

We will build on this throughout the year.

Here is a more comprehensive list with examples. Click on the picture to go through to the web page.

Addition:

also, again, as well as, besides, coupled with, furthermore, in addition, likewise, moreover, similarly

When there is a trusting relationship coupled with positive reinforcement, the partners will be able to overcome difficult situations.

Consequence:

accordingly, as a result, consequently, for this reason, for this purpose,
hence, otherwise, so then, subsequently, therefore, thus, thereupon, wherefore

Highway traffic came to a stop as a result of an accident that morning.

Contrast and Comparison:

contrast, by the same token, conversely, instead, likewise, on one hand, on the other hand, on the contrary, rather, similarly, yet, but, however, still, nevertheless, in contrast

The children were very happy. On the other hand, and perhaps more importantly, their parents were very proactive in providing good care.

Direction:

here, there, over there, beyond, nearly, opposite, under, above, to the left, to the right, in the distance

She scanned the horizon for any sign though in the distance she could not see the surprise coming her way.

Diversion:

by the way, incidentally

He stumbled upon the nesting pair incidentally found only on this hill.

Emphasis

above all, chiefly, with attention to, especially, particularly, singularly

The Quakers gathered each month with attention to deciding the business of their Meeting.

Exception:

aside from, barring, beside, except, excepting, excluding, exclusive of, other than, outside of, save

Consensus was arrived at by all of the members exclusive of those who could not vote.

Exemplifying:

chiefly, especially, for instance, in particular, markedly, namely, particularly, including, specifically, such as

Some friends and I drove up the beautiful coast chiefly to avoid the heat island of the city.

Generalizing:

as a rule, as usual, for the most part, generally, generally speaking, ordinarily, usually

There were a few very talented artists in the class, but for the most part the students only wanted to avoid the alternative course.

Illustration:

for example, for instance, for one thing, as an illustration, illustrated with, as an example, in this case

The chapter provided complex sequences and examples illustrated with a very simple schematic diagram.

Similarity:

comparatively, coupled with, correspondingly, identically, likewise, similar, moreover, together with

The research was presented in a very dry style though was coupled with examples that made the audience tear up.

Restatement:

in essence, in other words, namely, that is, that is to say, in short, in brief, to put it differently

In their advertising business, saying things directly was not the rule. That is to say, they tried to convey the message subtly though with creativity.

Sequence:

at first, first of all, to begin with, in the first place, at the same time, for now, for the time being, the next step, in time, in turn, later on, meanwhile, next, then, soon, the meantime, later, while, earlier, simultaneously, afterward, in conclusion, with this in mind,

The music had a very retro sound but at the same time incorporated a complex modern rhythm.

Summarizing:
after all, all in all, all things considered, briefly, by and large, in any case, in any event,
in brief, in conclusion, on the whole, in short, in summary, in the final analysis, in the long run, on balance, to sum up, to summarize, finally

She didn’t seem willing to sell the car this week, but in any case I don’t get paid until the end of the month.