China Earthquake Toll Grows Amid Rescue Efforts
Rescuers wrote the dead names on a board as families in the rain mourned near the wreckage. Xinhua said the quake struck near the Wolong panda reserve, crippling Chengdu and Beichuan with thousands injured and tens of thousands killed or buried. State media reported 20,000 soldiers and others assisting as authorities warned of further aftershocks and urged rapid relief.
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What’s the Difference in German and American Schools
Educators Gabi Aloulou and Wiete Koehler compare German and American schools noting long teacher assignments from first through fourth grade in Germany, after school extracurriculars, limited daily lessons, and less exam stress. Koehler cites Scheduling limits and technology use as contrasts with Texas schools.
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Cameron Elementary hosts foreign language teachers expanding culture
Aloulou and fellow instructors describe Cameron Elementary dual language program and its impact on students. Teachers from Germany and Russia bring German Spanish and Russian instruction while sharing culture. six foreign teachers have worked there in eight years. Principal Sarabia notes the program blends 45 English 45 Spanish and 10 percent other languages with aims to broaden interests. Aloulou plans to depart mid July after a rewarding two years.
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Army job fair links soldiers to civilian work in Odessa
Stovall notes civilians can attend to gain exposure to the workforce veterans lack. About 96 employers from the U.S. and beyond plan to collect resumes from soldiers. Odessa will send police officers utility workers and dispatchers to recruit in understaffed areas at the first city event. Byrne highlights broad veteran skills and city needs. Army Career and Military Program Fort Bliss Fort Hood sites listed.
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Ex-State officials accuse Bush admins ignored Iraqi corruption
Two former State Department officials say the Bush administration repeatedly ignored high level Iraqi corruption and kept secret embarrassing information to protect ties with Baghdad. Arthur Brennan and James Mattis testified that warnings and recommendations were ignored and staff were blocked from meetings. Brennan alleges staffers were marked too busy while supposedly watching movies.
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Midland deputies probe late night highway crash near Big Sky
Midland County Sheriff's officers investigated a one vehicle wreck on Highway 80 near Big Sky Drive-in late Monday night. It was unclear if anyone was injured as of press time.
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