College Community district rolls out tablet laptop swap
The College Community district replaces principals laptops with $2700 tablet PCs under a computer replacement plan funded by physical plant and general funds. A wireless campus and intranet give instant access to student schedules discipline records grades and test data. The move aims to boost student achievement with data driven teaching.
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Stone Reader sparks Mossman comeback and Mossman Mossman book revival
The piece traces Mark Moskowitz rediscovering the Mossman novel Stones, its republishing by Barnes Noble in September with a $100000 advance and $200000 for The Lost Book Club. Moskowitz's Stone Reader docu mentary fuels renewed attention and Mossman’s return to writing poetry and fiction after decades.
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Foam impact test simulates shuttle Atlantis damage
A 1.67 pound piece of foam insulation fired at 530 mph struck a carbon reinforced panel from Atlantis. Sixteen high speed cameras and hundreds of sensors captured the impact and collateral damage to gauges. NASA official Hubbard said the test linked foam shedding to the wing breach and noted the need to assess repair feasibility in orbit.
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NASA
Columbia
State inquiry launched over pond dye runoff near Dovetail Pond
Robertson complains about environmental impact of Aquashade on an 8.5 acre pond near his home at 2290 Flintshire View with downstream flow. EPA restrictions say dye works where there is little to no runoff. Pesticide bureau chief Eckermann says EPA label interpretation uncertain and rainfall patterns affect outflow. Robertson plans to consult Iowa DNR as geese and a heron return after rain dilutes the dye.
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Robertson
EPA
Chuck Eckermann
Ag Department
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
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Gazettecommunications.com
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