Back to School Costs Rise Amid Shaky Economy
Amid higher fuel prices and tight budgets, districts cut costs by shortening weeks and limiting trips. Maccray in Minnesota adopts four day weeks to save fuel, while many districts curb field trips, heating and bus routes. Parents report tighter clothing budgets and more car pooling.
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Washington
Minnesota
Candice Jaenisch
Maccray
Maynard
Clara City
Raymond
Greg Schmidt
Jaenisch
American Association of School Administrators
Heidi McLean
Marshalls
Eureka
Calif
McLean
Hollandale
Wis
Paw Paw
Mich
Waterford
Conn
Hartford
Connecticut Capitol
Montgomery County
San Jose
Hun
Oxford
Ala
South Carolina
California
Folsom
Cmgpapaeaa
Saaise Eigerenan Taherann Gerson
Brian Bethune
Global Insight
Bethune
Olympic relay team shines in form fitting Speedo suits
The American 4x100 freestyle squad led the fashion charge with full length one piece Speedos. LZR Pulse fabric from Speedo and Medex provided light weight, quick drying, and targeted compression reducing drag, helping swimmers beat world records by fractions and showcasing vibrant team colors.
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Michael Phelps
Garrett Weber-Gale
Jason Lezak
Cullen Jones
Mark Sunderland
Philadelphia University
Speedo
Medex
Sunderland
U.S
France
Alain Bernard
Phelps
High tech gear reshapes ancient Olympic quest for speed
A survey of sports tech in modern athletics notes high tech swimwear, cooling vests, hypoxic tents, and lighter footwear from Nike and Adidas. It highlights carbon nanotubes, asymmetric shoes for turns, ultra light bike components, and new front wheel designs aimed at shaving milliseconds and improving performance.
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Greece
Nike's
Nike
Adidas
Echos Dame Hernia
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