California schools adapt with fund raising and energy savings
California districts strapped by Proposition 13 seek inventive fixes from private foundations to reopen libraries and fund programs. Laguna Beach asks for 10.99 per unexcused absence, while San Jose uses student energy commissions and lights audits to cut costs. Affluent Hillsborough raises 330000 to save jobs and libraries, and districts explore leasing buildings and volunteer replacements to stretch scarce funds.
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Hillsborough
Simi Valley High School
Ventura County
Witl
California
Don Russell
Mount Diablo Unified School
San Francisco
Ich
New York City
South Carolina
Sullivan's Island
Ravenna
Ohio
Kansas City
Kansas City Chiefs
Bronte Reynolds
Montecito Union
Santa Barbara County
Reynolds
Montecito
Serrano
Laguna Beach Unified
Orange County
Bill Baker
Los Angeles Unified School
Public Utilities Commission
William Lucas
Children learn self defense in Greenwich Village class
In a bright Greenwich Village gym a SAFE program teaches children ages five to thirteen not only physical self defense but also how to recognize danger, assert boundaries, and trust instincts. The course blends tumbling and boxing with discussions, what if scenarios, and privacy rights, aiming to prevent sexual assault and empower young victims and their families.
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New York
Greenwich Village
New York City
Tamar Hosansky
Pam McDonnell
Ms. Hosansky
Flora Colao
St. Vincent's Hospital
Andrea
Stephanie
Doctors overcautious on narcotics harm patients
Dr. Marcia Angell in the New England Journal of Medicine argues doctors restrict pain relief due to fears of addiction and side effects. She notes studies show addiction in under one tenth of one percent of patients using narcotics and urges more aggressive treatment of hospitalized patients' severe pain.
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Boston
Marcia Angel
New England Journal of Medicine
Angell
Peace Dollar sale offer from International Monetary Mint
International Monetary Mint announces a limited release of under ten thousand 1922 Peace silver dollars at 55 dollars each. Branded as Brilliant Uncirculated with certs, the offer includes first come first served orders by midnight, up to 10 coins per customer, insured shipping, and a 14 day return policy.
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Philadelphia
IMM
U.S
International Monetary Mint
Anthony de Francisci
Lee Collins
United States Peace
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University of California At Berkeley
Barar Sommer
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Creative Safety Program
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Country Manor
Coco's Caesar's Pizza
Carbone
Elbow Roo Tavern Food Factory
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House of Huang
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American Health
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Wation Colf Club
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