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How Utility Companies Can Address Growing Energy Demands

To the surprise of no one, energy usage (particularly electrical) is on the rise — and with no end in site. In fact, a projection by the U.S. Energy Information Administration estimates that the world's energy consumption will see a 56 percent bump by 2040. However, that increased use comes with a caveat. The more heat electrical lines carry, the more current they have, and the higher the likelihood of potentially damaged, overheated lines.http://community.energycentral.com/community/power-industry-professionals/how-utility-companies-can-address-growing-energy-demands

Schools must allow transgender bathrooms, Department of Education says

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Education will tell school districts Friday that federal law requires them to allow students to use restrooms and locker rooms "consistent with their gender identity," escalating the pressure from the Obama administration on the contentious public debate over transgender rights. In a "dear colleague" letter to school districts first reported by the New York Times, the Department of Education maintains that requiring transgender students to use same-sex facilities violates Title IX, the 1972 law that prohibits discrimination based on sex. The letter was provided to USA TODAY by two administration officials who would not discuss it publicly because it hadn't been sent.http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2016/05/12/feds-schools-transgender-bathrooms-letter-title-ix/84311104/\",#education Editorial: Birth control

Nepal's 68-year-old student

Grandfather Durga Kami has become one of Nepal's oldest students at 68, after he made the decision to return to school and complete his educationhttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-36535594

Texas School Triples Recess Time, Sees Positive Results

Recess is a lot more than just a free break for kids to play after lunch period. That free, unstructured play time allows kids to exercise and helps them focus better when they are in class. Now a school in Texas says it took a risk by giving students four recess periods a day, but the risk has paid off beautifully.http://www.scarymommy.com/texas-school-triples-recess-time-and-sees-immediate-positive-results-in-kids/

How to Raise a Creative Child. Step One: Back Off

THEY learn to read at age 2, play Bach at 4, breeze through calculus at 6, and speak foreign languages fluently by 8. Their classmates shudder with envy; their parents rejoice at winning the lottery. But to paraphrase T. S. Eliot, their careers tend to end not with a bang, but with a whimper. Consider the nation’s most prestigious award for scientifically gifted high school students, the Westinghouse Science Talent Search, called the Super Bowl of science by one American president. From its inception in 1942 until 1994, the search recognized more than 2000 precocious teenagers as finalists. But just 1 percent ended up making the National Academy of Sciences, and just eight have won Nobel Prizes. For every Lisa Randall who revolutionizes theoretical physics, there are many dozens who fall far short of their potential.http://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/31/opinion/sunday/how-to-raise-a-creative-child-step-one-back-off.html?_r=0

This Commercial For An Australian University Is Flat-Out Brilliant

Nothing worse than a bad ad, nothing better than a great one. This one by Western Sydney University will blow you away with its story, message, editing, and music. Well worth your 90 seconds.http://airows.com/creative/this-commercial-for-an-australian-university-is-flat-out-brilliant

Can We Guess Your Level Of Education?

How smart and knowledgeable are you? Do you read actively and stay informed? Answer the following and we can determine the level of your actual knowledge!http://www.buzzhearts.com/en/blog/can-we-guess-your-level-of-education/478/?vt=2016-03-26-01%3A10

92 Percent of Students Prefer Paper Books Over E-Books: Survey

E-books may be convenient and cheap, but they aren't displacing paper just yet, at least in the hearts and minds of college kids. That's what Naomi Baron, linguistics professor at American University, found out as part of the research she conducted for her new book, "Words Onscreen: The Fate of Reading in a Digital World."http://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/92-percent-students-prefer-paper-books-over-e-books-survey-n511371

The 61 Best Teacher Memes On The Internet

Has teaching pushed you to your limit? Recharge and laugh at some of these classic teacher memes we’ve rounded up, with special thanks to our WeAreTeachers Helpline community. By WeAreTeachers. Visit us at weareteachers.comhttps://www.buzzfeed.com/weareteachers/the-61-best-teacher-memes-on-the-internet-h0xt

New Education Law Would Include Music As A Core Subject

The U.S. Senate is expected to take a final vote Wednesday on a law that would replace the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, better known as No Child Left Behind. The Every Student Succeeds Act includes music as a core subject – along with English, math, science and history – for the first time.http://news.wabe.org/post/new-education-law-would-include-music-core-subject

Obama signs new K-12 education law that ends No Child Left Behind

President Obama signed a new K-12 education law on Thursday that effectively ends heavy federal involvement in public schools and sends much of that authority back to states and local school districts. “I want this not just because it’s good for the students themselves, the communities involved and it’s good for our economy but because it really goes to the essence of what we are about as Americans,” Obama said at a White House signing ceremony. “There is nothing more essential to living up to the ideals of this nation than to make sure every child is able to live up to their God given potential.”https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/obama-signs-new-k-12-education-law-that-ends-no-child-left-behind/2015/12/10/c9e58d7c-9f51-11e5-a3c5-c77f2cc5a43c_story.html\",#k12education Kerala becomes first state in India to achieve 100 percent primary education,Education,Kerala has become the first Indian state to achieve 100 percent primary education. The Vice-President

New Statewide Education Standards Require Teachers To Forever Change Lives Of 30% Of Students

SPRINGFIELD, IL—In an effort to hold classroom instructors more accountable, the Illinois State Board of Education unveiled new statewide education standards Friday that require public school teachers to forever change the lives of at least 30 percent of their students. “Under our updated educator evaluation policy, teachers must make an unforgettable, lifelong impact on at least three of every 10 students and instill a love of learning in them that lasts the rest of their lives,” said chairman James Meeks, adding that based on the annual assessments, if 30 percent of students don’t recall a particular teacher’s name when asked to identify the most influential and inspiring person in their lives, that instructor would be promptly dismissed. “We are imposing these standards to make certain that a significant proportion of students in any given classroom can someday look back and say, ‘That teacher changed the course of my life, making me who I am today, and there’s no way I could ever repay them.’ Anything less is failure.” Meeks also confirmed the implementation of another rule aimed at ensuring that no more than 40 percent of a teacher’s students end up in prison.http://www.theonion.com/article/new-statewide-education-standards-require-teachers-51038

What Kind of Internet Connection Is DSL?

DSL stands for Digital Subscriber Line, and it's one of the many technologies used to bring an Internet connection and information into homes and businesses. What makes DSL unique is that it uses existing telephone lines/connections, with special adaptations. DSL started to become popular in the 1980s and 1990s. In the early days of the "World Wide Web" (we're talking 1990s, not 1890s), your telephone company provided what was called "dial-up" service, which was slow and tied up your telephone line. In response to the fast-growing demand for Internet access—and faster, better connections—DSL was developed.http://whatismyipaddress.com/dsl

Telkom cuts DSL, fibre data bundle prices

Johannesburg - Telecommunications company Telkom has cut its fixed line data bundle costs, the latest in a series of price reductions from the company. On Wednesday, Telkom said it has adjusted pricing for a range of its data products that include fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) and its Do Bundles on its digital subscriber line packages. Various bundle prices have been cut by more than 15%, according to Telkom. “The new Do Bundle prices start at R399 a month (reduced from R408 previously) for the Do Basic Bundle, which includes up to 2Mbps and 10GB soft cap, and goes up to R999 a month (reduced from R1 028) for the Do Elite Plus Bundle, which includes up to 40Mbps and a 100GB soft cap,” said Telkom.http://www.fin24.com/Tech/News/Telkom-cuts-DSL-fibre-data-bundle-prices-20150701

AT&T Wants $100 Million From California Taxpayers For Aging DSL

AT&T is asking California taxpayers to give them $100 million so that AT&T can provide several parts of the state with unreliable, slow and expensive DSL service. As Steve Blum’s blog notes, under Assembly Bill 2130 (written by AT&T lobbyists), AT&T would receive $100 million from state taxpayers. In return, AT&T would only need to provide 10 Mbps download and 1 Mbps upload and would have little to no oversight over whether the $100 million is even being used for the DSL service. According to Blum, AB 2130 would:http://www.dslreports.com/shownews/ATT-Wants-100-Million-From-California-Taxpayers-For-Aging-DSL-136565

Life is unknown enough without coping with the defeat of an unreliable or gradual DSL Internet connection

If Verizon is unavailable locally, you can find other providers offering High-Speed Web at a reduced cost. By way of example, Verizon DSL now have DSL plans for only $10 per month for the initial six weeks with no data limitations, provided you live in their own service areas and you’ve got a home phone line. After six months the cost jumps up to $18 per month http://moveyourmoneyproject.org/. To search for other high-speed Internet service providers locally, notice Verizon. Check in your region to see what varieties of bundle packages they offer with the phone and video providers.http://www.campbelltownumchurch.com/life-is-unknown-enough-without-coping-with-the-defeat-of-an-unreliable-or-gradual-dsl-internet-connection/

Troubleshooting ADSL or Naked DSL Speed Issues

Troubleshooting ADSL or Naked DSL Speed Issues This article will show you how to troubleshoot speed issues for ADSL1, ADSL2+ or Naked DSL.https://iihelp.iinet.net.au/Troubleshooting_Speed_Issues

Life is not predictable enough without dealing together with the defeat of a sluggish or unreliable DSL Web connection

If Verizon is unavailable locally, you can find other providers that provide high-speed Internet in a price that is reduced. By way of example, Verizon DSL now have DSL plans with no data restrictions for just $10 each month for the initial six weeks, provided you reside in their service areas and there is a home phone line. After six months the cost jumps up to $18 each month.http://www.mudstoneband.com/life-is-not-predictable-enough-without-dealing-together-with-the-defeat-of-a-sluggish-or-unreliable-dsl-web-connection/

Grandma’s Phone, DSL, and the Copper They Share

My DSL line downloads at 6 megabits per second. I just ran the test. This is over a pair of copper twisted wires, the same Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS) twisted pair that connected your Grandmother’s phone to the rest of the world. In fact, if you had that phone you could connect and use it today.http://hackaday.com/2016/02/05/grandmas-phone-dsl-and-the-copper-they-share/

Faster Internet for the Home - Askey Computer Corporation and Swisscom Innovations partner to launch a revolutionary new DSL+LTE Bonding Solution.

Askey launches a groundbreaking DSL+LTE Bonding Solution. Very easy to self-install and hassle-free to use, this jointly developed Solution with Swisscom Innovations, Switzerland, allows Operators and Internet Service Providers to boost their copper-line customers' Internet connection.http://www.prweb.com/releases/2016/02/prweb13204069.htm