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The national Common Core Standards set forth “rigorous” grade-level expectations for kindergarten through high school in the areas of Mathematics and English language arts. The goal of this state-led initiative, in collaboration with the National Governors Association and the Council of Chief State School Officers, is to prepare students for college and the work-force.

The Common Core in Mathematics for K-5 focuses on building solid foundations to apply to math concepts, procedures and applications. The standards stress procedural skills, as well as conceptual learning. Middle school standards provide preparation for high school level mathematics, and high school standards emphasize the use of mathematics and statistics to interpret data in order to get students college and career-ready.

The Common Core in English language arts focuses on grade-level expectations in the areas of reading, writing, speaking and listening, Language, Media and Technology.

According to The Thomas B. Fordham Institute, a Washington D.C.-based non-profit think tank, which released a recent study comparing the states’ existing standards with the Common Core Standards:

• No states’ math standards are superior to the Common Core; 12 states’ standards are close to the Common Core, whereas 39 states’ standards are clearly inferior.

• 3 states’ (California, Indiana, and Washington D.C.) standards in English Language Arts are clearly superior to the Common Core; 11 states’ standards are close to the Common Core whereas 37 states’ standards are clearly inferior.

To date, 27 states have adopted the uniform guidelines, including New York, Massachusetts, Washington D.C., Ohio, and Michigan.

Notably, Texas, Alaska, and Virginia have opted not follow. However, more states are expected to adopt the national guidelines prior to the Obama Administration’s August 2nd Race to the Top deadline, which allows states to win points for a share of the $3.4 billion award by signing on.

The debate surrounding the national Common Core Standards has been fiery.

Proponents emphasize that creating stringent uniform benchmarks will provide access to similar education to all students, prepare students to compete in a global economy, and states can save money by working together on curriculum, assessments, and textbooks.

Opponents, on the other hand, argue that standardizing education minimizes creativity and critical thinking. Some say that the national standards force states with more stringent existing standards, such as Massachusetts, to lower their benchmarks.

The adoption of the national Common Core guidelines by a majority of states, however, is a signal that the new state-led effort to standardize grade-level expectations of skills students should have warrant a try. Only time will tell how it fares in the long run.

-Lilly Golden, Examville Blog Contributor

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The Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project (MassQuilts) is a volunteer organization that holds “documentation days” across the state to identify, date, and photograph pre-1950 quilts in private and museum collections. Formally organized in 1994, to date 6,000 quilts have been documented (the original goal was 3,000). These quilts provide a window through which to view the history of the state, telling stories of international trade and domestic manufacture, economic booms and busts, national politics, and neighborly discourse. The project focuses on quilts that have a history of original use in Massachusetts.

Massachusetts Quilts will present the group’s findings. Essays by experts will lend context to catalogue-like entries on notable quilts. The quilts themselves will star, in over 200 illustrations, most of them rich in color.

Massachusetts Quilts: Our Common Wealth

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The City of Boston has been publicized by the many achievements the city has accomplished in areas such as its culture, first rate educational facilities, successful sports industry and also its place in the beginning of the history of United States.  Tourism in Boston blooms, with over 12 million visitors per year who comes to enjoy the many attractions the city has to offer.

One of the attractions that fall into the categories of history as well as beauty and grandeur is the Boston Common.  It is an affix for the Emerald Necklace which is an arrangement of linked parks that twists through parts of Boston.

Boston Common has a history that dates back to 1634, where it served as an ordinary field serving as a place for public hangings along with being used for military purposes.  In 1817, the scaffolds were removed and cattle browsed the fields until it was outlawed in 1830. The park was also used by personalities such as Martin Luther King Jr., Pope John Paul II and Gloria Steinman to give speeches to the public. Presently it is a public park used leisurely by the community.

There are a few historical monuments to be viewed at the park that are located throughout.  George F Parkman who contributed five million dollars for the preservation of the park has a monument build in remembrance in 1912 called the Parkman Bandstand. The Soldiers and Sailors Monument at Flagstaff Hill serves as an honouring monument for Civil War troops.

Garden Brewer donated the Brewer Fountain in 1868, which shows the mythical figures of Neptune, Galatea, Amphitrite and Acis in bronze. It is a precise copy of the fountain designed for the World Exposition by the French artist Liénard in 1855.  The Central Burying Ground is one of the oldest graveyards in Boston and many graves of British and American causalities from the Battle of Bunker Hill in 1775, can be found here.  The Frog Pond is available for childrenâ??s enjoyment in the summer, and during winter times it is used for skating.

The main highlight of the Boston Common is the Freedom Trail, which is a four kilometre long route that goes through downtown Boston, passing 16 historical landmarks of the city. It is the best attraction for the tourists as it takes you through some of the most valued museums, churches, meeting houses, burying grounds, parks, a ship and other markers that contribute to giving you a truly American experience.

It is a city that is never dull. If you are staying at a Boston hotel, you will yearn a luxury hotel Boston, to rest after an adventurerâ??s day. In the heart of it all, the Taj Boston is situated with easy access to the Boston Common as well as other attractions such as the Theatre District, The Museum of Fine Arts, The Museum of Science, The Childrenâ??s Museum, and the Fenway Park.

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Boston Common Freedom Trail is a red brick layered path which is situated in Downtown Boston connecting sixteen significant historic sites of Boston. The idea of this 2.5 miles (4 km) long path was first introduced by the local journalist named William Schofield in 1958 and since then this freedom trail became one of the major tourist attractions in Boston.

Boston Common Freedom trail starts from the Boston Common, the central public park in Boston which is crowned as the oldest central park in whole United States. Then the trail leads to The Massachusetts State House where the General Courts and the offices of the Governor of Massachusetts are situated.

Park Street Church is another famous attraction on the Freedom Trail and it is known as a landmark Conservative Congressional Church in the area due its appearance and the historical value. After that the Trail leads to Granary Burying Ground which holds the graves of many revolutionary war era patriots in Boston. After passing the Kings Chapel, travelers will witness the Statue of Benjamin Franklin, one of the forefathers of the modern United States.

Then the Freedom trail leads to the Old Corner Bookstore which is a historic meeting place of the great personalities in the world literature such as Ralph Waldow Emerson and Charles Dickens. Old Meeting House and Old State House are important monuments which come along the way of the Freedom Trail and travelers are then led to the site of the Famous Boston Massacre where the five civilians were killed by the British Troops in 1770. This historic incident eventually sparked the rebellions in some British Colonies in America and ultimately the Great American Revolution.

In Quincy Market which is the next stop in Freedom Trail, the travelers can dine in modern restaurants or purchase various household items and groceries for a cheap price. The building is also known as Feneuil Hall Marketplace which is constructed in way back in early 1824 and still continues its operation, serving both locals and foreigners. After passing the American patriot Paul Reveverâ??s colonial home, Old North Church and Coppâ??s Hill Burying Ground the travelers come to the end of the Freedom Trail at the 221 feet tall Bunker Hill Monument which was erected to commemorate the historic Battle of Bunker Hill.

If the travelers are looking forward to take a walk on Boston Common Freedom Trail., Langham Hotel Boston is a great place to stay because of its renowned service among other Boston hotels and the first class comforts and amenities of the hotel which are superior to other hotels in Boston.

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Everyone can remember when they were kids and their first experience with two way radios at a play ground or a friends house. What is it about radio communication that is so special? No one is quite sure but for the actual inventors of the technology that experienced it for the first time, the experience must have seemed close to magical. For adults though, radio communication is usually far more utilitarian and their use of two way radios is governed by numerous rules and regulations.

What Do They Mean?

This is why any conversation about two way radios and the use of them will always be interlaced with abbreviated terms, such as UHF, CB, VHF and FCC. All of these abreactions and many more just like them all mean something that pertains to two way radios and their usage. For instance, FCC stands for “Federal Communications Commission”, which is the federal agency that oversee all communications on public airwaves.

Some are Slower and Some are Faster

UHF and VHF both refer to the frequency of radio waves. VHF is the abbreviation for “very high frequency” and UHF stands for “ultra high frequency”. If you were to hold a long piece of string at each end and wiggle it gently it would adulate in such a way as to create long smooth visible waves that passed by slowly or “infrequently”. Now agitate you hands aggressively and you produce shorter waves that contain more energy in them that move at a quicker rate or more “frequently”.

Take a Look for Yourself

This describes exactly how radio waves move through the air, only instead of moving in a straight line like the waves on a string do,  radio waves move in all directions. To get a much better, but still not yet completely accurate view if how radio waves move through the air, simply throw a stone into a body of calm water and watch the waves move outward away from the stones place of impact.

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Boston Common Gardens is the oldest public park in America and it was then built as a ground for feeding purposes of sheep and cattle of the people of that area. William Blackstone started the park in the year of 1622 and in 1630 his companion Puritans joined him to share the process of administration of the land.

This historical land area of 44 acres has been used as a training field of British army forces and as a place where pirates, witches and criminals were hanged the past history. It has also been used as a very famous public speaking place. For instance, Sir Martin Luther King and Pope John Paul II have had their public speeches here and it has been a main site where the feminist revolution was encouraged.

Boston Common is one piece of the Emerald necklace which is a combination of public parks in Boston and it has been the place where about two hundred people rioted against the food shortage of the city on 19th May 1713. And in the recent time over hundred protestors gathered to the Common ground in1965 in order to riot against the Vietnam War and after that, the second protest took place in the same place with more than 100,000 people on 15th October 1969.

And today it allows the visitors to hold both formal and informal events and to take pleasure in a musical concert or a classic performance of Shakespeare. In the year of 1987 the Common Park was declared as a “National Historic Landmark” in the USA and on 21st October 2006 this national landmark was the place where a new world record was established. It was the event of lighting 30,128 “Jack-o’-lanterns” at once illuminating the entire park breaking the previous record of 28,952 lanterns in 2003.

Some of the regular events that take place in the Boston Common can be mentioned as the Boston Lyric Opera, the Freedom Rally and the most popular concert “Shakespeare on the Common”. More over the Massachusetts State House, Boston Public Garden and the Freedom Trail are some of the main attractions in Boston that boost up the number of tourists coming to the city and to hotels in Boston.

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Boston Common Gardens is the oldest public park in America and it was then built as a ground for feeding purposes of sheep and cattle of the people of that area. William Blackstone started the park in the year of 1622 and in 1630 his companion Puritans joined him to share the process of administration of the land.

This historical land area of 44 acres has been used as a training field of British army forces and as a place where pirates, witches and criminals were hanged the past history. It has also been used as a very famous public speaking place. For instance, Sir Martin Luther King and Pope John Paul II have had their public speeches here and it has been a main site where the feminist revolution was encouraged.

Boston Common is one piece of the Emerald necklace which is a combination of public parks in Boston and it has been the place where about two hundred people rioted against the food shortage of the city on 19th May 1713. And in the recent time over hundred protestors gathered to the Common ground in1965 in order to riot against the Vietnam War and after that, the second protest took place in the same place with more than 100,000 people on 15th October 1969.

And today it allows the visitors to hold both formal and informal events and to take pleasure in a musical concert or a classic performance of Shakespeare. In the year of 1987 the Common Park was declared as a “National Historic Landmark” in the USA and on 21st October 2006 this national landmark was the place where a new world record was established. It was the event of lighting 30,128 “Jack-o’-lanterns” at once illuminating the entire park breaking the previous record of 28,952 lanterns in 2003.

Some of the regular events that take place in the Boston Common can be mentioned as the Boston Lyric Opera, the Freedom Rally and the most popular concert “Shakespeare on the Common”. More over the Massachusetts State House, Boston Public Garden and the Freedom Trail are some of the main attractions in Boston that boost up the number of tourists coming to the city and to hotels in Boston.

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Image taken on 2009-10-11 13:13:16 by Werner Kunz (werkunz1).

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The City of Boston has been publicized by the many achievements the city has accomplished in areas such as its culture, first rate educational facilities, successful sports industry and also its place in the beginning of the history of United States.  Tourism in Boston blooms, with over 12 million visitors per year who comes to enjoy the many attractions the city has to offer.

One of the attractions that fall into the categories of history as well as beauty and grandeur is the Boston Common.  It is an affix for the Emerald Necklace which is an arrangement of linked parks that twists through parts of Boston.

Boston Common has a history that dates back to 1634, where it served as an ordinary field serving as a place for public hangings along with being used for military purposes.  In 1817, the scaffolds were removed and cattle browsed the fields until it was outlawed in 1830. The park was also used by personalities such as Martin Luther King Jr., Pope John Paul II and Gloria Steinman to give speeches to the public. Presently it is a public park used leisurely by the community.

There are a few historical monuments to be viewed at the park that are located throughout.  George F Parkman who contributed five million dollars for the preservation of the park has a monument build in remembrance in 1912 called the Parkman Bandstand. The Soldiers and Sailors Monument at Flagstaff Hill serves as an honouring monument for Civil War troops.

Garden Brewer donated the Brewer Fountain in 1868, which shows the mythical figures of Neptune, Galatea, Amphitrite and Acis in bronze. It is a precise copy of the fountain designed for the World Exposition by the French artist Liénard in 1855.  The Central Burying Ground is one of the oldest graveyards in Boston and many graves of British and American causalities from the Battle of Bunker Hill in 1775, can be found here.  The Frog Pond is available for children’s enjoyment in the summer, and during winter times it is used for skating.

The main highlight of the Boston Common is the Freedom Trail, which is a four kilometre long route that goes through downtown Boston, passing 16 historical landmarks of the city. It is the best attraction for the tourists as it takes you through some of the most valued museums, churches, meeting houses, burying grounds, parks, a ship and other markers that contribute to giving you a truly American experience.

It is a city that is never dull. If you are staying at a Boston hotel, you will yearn a luxury hotel Boston, to rest after an adventurer’s day. In the heart of it all, the Taj Boston is situated with easy access to the Boston Common as well as other attractions such as the Theatre District, The Museum of Fine Arts, The Museum of Science, The Children’s Museum, and the Fenway Park.

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A regular pedicure can be a relaxing and enjoyable part of your regular foot care routine and there is no shortage of fantastic salons in Boston. Foot care is serious business, though. So, before you head to your Boston foot care salon, there are a few key things to remember to protect your foot health.

1. Bring your own instruments and files. Many Boston foot care salons use a fresh set of instruments for each client, but if you are unsure of the salon’s policy, bring your own.

2. Do not soak your feet unless you are able to use a fresh liner in the basin.  Improper cleaning of the basins can result in the spread of bacterial, fungal and viral infections, including plantar warts.

3. Ask the nail technician to cut toenails straight across and to slightly file any sharp edges.  Straight edges will decrease the chances for an ingrown toenail.

4. Choose lighter colors or polish without formaldehyde. Darker polishes and formulas containing formaldehyde can result in yellowing of the nails. Formaldehyde is also drying to nails and can cause nails to become weakened and brittle over time.

5. Leave nails unpolished and open to air for a week or so every couple of months. Over time, nail polish can leave nails brittle and susceptible to breakage. Giving them a break once in awhile by substituting a quick buff without polish can help minimize damage.

6. Cuticles around the toenails should only be gently pushed back, never cut. Any type of cutting, either with clippers or scissors can result in infection.

7. Call a podiatrist immediately if:

• You suspect that you have an ingrown toenail;
• Your toenails become thick or discolored;
• You notice peeling or itchiness on the feet; or
• You develop any new calluses or rough areas on the skin.

By taking a proactive approach, you can ensure that your feet look wonderful and stay healthy. If you will be visiting a salon you have not used before, call ahead ask about their sanitation policies. Most Boston foot care salons are proud of their good practices and are happy to share this information. If they are not, try another Boston foot care salon instead. Don’t take chances with your health.

If a problem develops after your treatment, don’t hesitate to consult with a Boston podiatry professional.

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