commonwealth scholars http://www.artwoo.com Returned search results for commonwealth scholars Copyright 2008 Sun, 23 Nov 2008 02:33:39 +0000 http://www.artwoo.com/rss/commonwealth+scholars Eleven Virginia Schools Divisions To Participate In Commonwealth Scholars Program http://www.artwoo.com/article/eleven-virginia-schools-divisions-to-participate-in-commonwealth-scholars-program http://www.artwoo.com/article/eleven-virginia-schools-divisions-to-participate-in-commonwealth-scholars-program#comments Mon, 10 Jul 2006 16:27:16 +0000 commonwealth of virginiavirginia schoolscommonwealth scholarscore courseworkcareer opportunitiesscholars programschools initiative http://www.artwoo.com/article/eleven-virginia-schools-divisions-to-participate-in-commonwealth-scholars-program Commonwealth of Virginia and Governor Timothy M. Kaine have for some time been encouraging high school students to take more rigorous coursework. The Governor recently announced the pilot Program and promotional campaign to underscore this commitment to excellence in Virginia's youth.

Eleven divisions within the Virginia schools initially will participate in the new program. The required rigorous coursework goes beyond the minimum graduation requirements for a Standard Diploma, but falls below the college preparation coursework requirements for an Advanced Studies Diploma. Students who complete the under the Virginia schools program will be recognized as Commonwealth Scholars at graduation and eligible to receive a special diploma seal that recognizes their achievement. Instructional support will be provided to all students who participate.

A two-year, $300,000 State Scholars Initiative grant from the U.S. Department of Education funds the Commonwealth . Virginia schools were one of eight states selected in a national competition to participate in the federal grant program.

The Virginia schools divisions were chosen based on their interest in the program and their ability to meet the requirements of the grant. The eleven Virginia schools' divisions are:

•Albemarle County •Alexandria •Bristol •Carroll County •Chesterfield County •Henry County •Lancaster County •Nottoway County •Richmond •Roanoke County •Scott County

The Virginia Career Education Foundation, a statewide business and education partnership, will lead the Virginia . They will work with participating school divisions to develop partnerships with local businesses and to promote the program. Private sector volunteers will be trained to make presentations to the students, focusing on how the rigorous high school courses will improve their post-high school .

The Commonwealth Scholars Program is based on a core course of study that includes:

•Four years of English; •Three years of mathematics -- Algebra I and II, and geometry; •Three years of science -- biology, chemistry and physics; •Three and half years of social studies -- selected from United States and Virginia history, world history, geography, economics and financial literacy, United States and Virginia government; •Two years of health and physical education; and •Two years of language other than English.

Research has shown that there is a strong correlation between the academic rigor of high school coursework taken and postsecondary degree completion. One example is mathematics -- 40 percent of students who took Algebra II in high school earned a bachelor's degree, as compared to only 23 percent of graduates who stopped taking high school mathematics at geometry.

Governor Kaine has confidence that the new Commonwealth Scholars Program will encourage many Virginia schools students to continue onto college after graduation. He has thrown down the gauntlet and issued a challenge to those Virginia schools students who are not on track for an Advanced Studies Diploma. His hope is that they will reach higher and strive to move from competence to excellence. Patricia Hawke is a staff writer for Schools K-12, providing free, in-depth reports on all U.S. public and private K-12 schools. Patricia has a nose for research and writes stimulating news and views on school issues. For more on Virginia schools visit http://www.schoolsk-12.com/Virginia/index.html ]]> How To Get Low Cost Health Insurance In The Commonwealth Of Virginia http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-get-low-cost-health-insurance-in-the-commonwealth-of-virginia http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-get-low-cost-health-insurance-in-the-commonwealth-of-virginia#comments Thu, 13 Sep 2007 10:15:01 +0000 health insurance policyhealth insurance companieshealth insurance companyhealth insurance planpoor credit scorelow cost health insurancecommonwealth of virginia http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-get-low-cost-health-insurance-in-the-commonwealth-of-virginia low cost health insurance in the ? It's true. Many look at a potential policyholder's credit score when determining how much that person will pay for a .

Be careful not to confuse your credit score with your credit history =96 they're very similar, but still different things. Your credit history is a full outline of your financial past =96 payments made, credit applied for, credit received, foreclosures, bankruptcies =96 you get the idea. Your credit score is an abstract of all of the factors included in your credit history summed up in one number.

So why could your credit score be affecting your chances of obtaining low cost health insurance in the Commonwealth of Virginia?

Well, if you have a , health insurance companies may charge you more for a than someone with a good credit score. Large insurance companies may also create a specific list of health insurance companies under them that can offer you a health insurance policy based on your credit score.

If you have no credit at all, i.e., you have no credit score, the will treat you in one of two ways: as if you had a neutral credit score, or, specialize their underwriting policy for your health insurance policy based on the fact that you have no credit score.

Remember, a health insurance company can indeed refuse to offer you a health insurance policy =96 much less a low cost health insurance policy =96 in the Commonwealth of Virginia if they aren't pleased with your credit score. They can not, however, refuse to renew your health insurance policy based completely on your credit score.

To give yourself a heads up, check out your credit score before you begin your search for low cost health insurance in the Commonwealth of Virginia. http://ezquoteguide.com/health/ Get Low Cost Health Insurance in Virginia http://ezquoteguide.com/health-ohio.shtml Easy Insurance Plans in Ohio ]]> Commonwealth Of Virginia Low Cost Health http://www.artwoo.com/article/commonwealth-of-virginia-low-cost-health http://www.artwoo.com/article/commonwealth-of-virginia-low-cost-health#comments Thu, 08 Jun 2006 03:32:08 +0000 health insurance programcommonwealth of virginiahealth carelow cost health insurancefamismental healthups http://www.artwoo.com/article/commonwealth-of-virginia-low-cost-health Commonwealth of Virginia and are looking for , you and/or your children may be eligible for coverage under one or more of the three health plans sponsored by the Commonwealth.

The three FAMIS (Families Access to Medical Insurance Security) plans are as follows:

FAMIS -- The Children's : This program for children covers services such as:

doctor visits Well-baby check Hospital visits Vaccinations Prescription medicine Tests and x rays Dental care Emergency care Vision care Mental

FAMIS -- Moms: This program provides health care for pregnant women up to two months after the pregnancy.

Smiles for Children: This program provides diagnostic, preventive, restorative/surgical procedures and orthodontics (Basically the same coverage as provided through Medicaid) Since this program is primarily for children, it provides limited necessary diagnostic/oral surgery services for adults (emergency only)

The beauty of this program is that the co-payments are only $2.00 or $5.00. Regular check-ups are free and there are no monthly premiums or enrollment costs. With Smiles for Children, there are no co-payments or cost for dental services. However, you must use dental providers that are within the network.

To qualify for any of the FAMIS programs the applicant must be a US citizen under 19 (for the Children's program), live in Virginia and not covered by another plan. You must not have had insurance for 4 months and are not eligible for Medicaid. There are also income requirements. For example, the gross income for a family of 4 must not exceed $40,000 annually. The FAMIS website (http://www.famis.org ) has a family income calculator in which potential insureds may check their income to see if they qualify.

The Commonwealth of Virginia realizes that quality medical care is important, and has successfully provided a low cost health insurance program for their low income residents. http://www.myquoteguide.com http://www.ezquoteguide.com/home/ http://www.ezquoteguide.com/health/ ]]> Low Cost Health Insurance http://www.artwoo.com/article/low-cost-health-insurance http://www.artwoo.com/article/low-cost-health-insurance#comments Fri, 12 Oct 2007 11:35:00 +0000 individual health insurancehealth insurance companyhealth insurance policieshealth insurance planshealth insurance planpurchase health insuranceindividual health insurance plans http://www.artwoo.com/article/low-cost-health-insurance health insurance plan through your employer, nor does it mean you have to qualify for Medicaid or state-sponsored health care services. Virginia residents in search of affordable health care can purchase plans.

Because individual can be expensive =96 which isn't exactly the equivalent of "low cost" =96 you want to make sure you are getting exactly your money's worth. Take these tips into consideration when shopping for an individual health insurance plan in the Commonwealth of Virginia:

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=95 Don't lie and don't risk it. If you know a particular won't insure you because of a pre-existing medical condition, don't lie about that condition in order to get low cost health insurance. You'll only be cheating yourself, because you still won't have coverage for the health issue. Wouldn't you rather feel safe in knowing you're covered should complications arise?

=95 Don't give up. If one health insurance company denies you medical coverage, move on to the next company. Each individual health insurance company follows different standards and criteria for offering health insurance =96 whatever the price. Just because you are not eligible for one company's policy does not mean you will not be eligible for another company's policy.

Many people cringe when they think about purchasing an individual health insurance policy; however, by shopping around and being honest with several different health carriers and insurance agents in the Commonwealth of Virginia, you will find the low cost health insurance plan that is right for you. http://ezquoteguide.com/health/ Low Cost Health Insurance http://www.myquoteguide.com/Best-Health.shtml Free Individual Medical Insurance Quotes ]]> Boxing Day: The Grand Commonwealth Tradition http://www.artwoo.com/article/boxing-day-the-grand-commonwealth-tradition http://www.artwoo.com/article/boxing-day-the-grand-commonwealth-tradition#comments Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:29:29 +0000 http://www.artwoo.com/article/boxing-day-the-grand-commonwealth-tradition Americans and other citizens beyond the Commonwealth of Nations usually wonder much about the customs, cultures and holidays that this rich melting pot of historic Western civilization has to offer. Aside from the differences in spelling, word usage and cultural specifics, there are many variations to special calendar days in the commonwealth and especially the UK.

One of these seemingly mysterious holidays is known as Boxing Day, also known as St. Stephen's Day. Considered to fall upon the 26th of December (or the nearest weekday should Christmas day fall upon a weekend), Boxing Day is one of those UK holidays that many people just don't seem to understand at face value.

What exactly is Boxing Day?

Boxing Day is a public holiday that, historically, was meant to be for employees and citizens of a lower social class. In olden times, a box made out of clay was played in shops where people visiting them would put in their coins. Come the day after Christmas, this "Christmas box" would then be broken to retrieve all the money that's inside, just like a modern day ceramic piggy bank. Whatever's inside is split amongst all the workers for them to take home as an augmentation to their month's salary (something like a Christmas bonus).

There are many variations to the tradition of Boxing Day across Europe, but the common denominator is that this holiday was meant to give workers and servants some time for rest and relaxation after a busy holiday season. This usually meant giving these individuals the day off as well as some form of monetary compensation (or in some cases, giving them a "box" of whatever leftover food remained from the previous day's festivities).

Boxing Day in the 21st century

In these days that social classes are no longer the norm and there is no more delineation between servant and free, Boxing Day is a national holiday where people of the UK and the commonwealth get a day off to rest from the merry making brought upon them by the greatest day in the year. Countries around the world may celebrate Boxing day as well, leading to a variety of post holiday cheer activity the world over.

Australians celebrate Boxing Day much like the Americans celebrate the Friday after Thanksgiving: there are tons of sales happening around the country, huge discounts and clearance items where both young and old alike get to spend whatever Christmas cash they received. Christmas shopping is definitely the grand worldwide tradition, but post-Christmas shopping has its place in the sun as well!

In the UK and in some other parts of the world, Boxing Day becomes a fantastic opportunity for being active in sports and even just watching. Various cricket, football, rugby and boxing matches are held on this day, as well as a series of horse races that's sure to attract high rollers who just can't get enough holiday cheer.

The next time you come across the words Boxing Day, don't think about it as a glorious day for fisticuffs: it's a tradition that has spanned many centuries, and is even probably as old as Christmas itself!This article was brought to you by Springfields Army Stores, a leading supplier of camping equipment in the UK]]> Coca Cola Scholarship: Are You Qualified? http://www.artwoo.com/article/coca-cola-scholarship-are-you-qualified http://www.artwoo.com/article/coca-cola-scholarship-are-you-qualified#comments Sun, 24 Sep 2006 04:27:06 +0000 coca cola scholarshipcoca cola scholars foundationscholarship programscholarschool seniorsscholars programgpa http://www.artwoo.com/article/coca-cola-scholarship-are-you-qualified scholarship" rel="tag">Coca Cola scholarship, here are the things you should know:

Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation programs

There are two types of Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation programs:

2-Year Colleges

for high

1. 2-Year Colleges Scholarship Program

Eligibility

Permanent residents or U.S. citizens;

Has a minimum of 2.5 during time of nomination

Has a minimum of 100 hours of community service within the period of 12 months before the nomination; with a plan to enroll in at least 2 courses through the next term at a 2-year degree granting institution.

This type of scholarship is given to 350 eligible students planning to register in any credited two-year institutions anywhere in the country. Each scholarship is worth $1,000 to utilize for their tuition and educational expenses.

2. Scholars Program for high school seniors

Eligibility

To become a Coca-Cola scholar, the applicant must be a high school senior in any school throughout the United States who can meet the requirements. Applicants are given 1 of 250 four-year merit-based scholarships. The applicant must submit his application from September up to the last day of October in his last year in high school. The person should not be a high school graduate before he/she applies.

Requirements

To become a Coca-Cola scholar, you must be:

A U.S. National; U.S. Citizen; Temporary Resident; U.S. Permanent Resident; Asylee; Refugee; Humanitarian Parolee; or Cuban-Haitian Entrant;

Presently enrolled as a high school senior and anticipates to graduate at the end of the school year during the same academic year when he or she made his or her application;

Has a minimum of 3.00 GPA at the end of the junior year in high school;

Has a plan to pursue degree from an accredited U.S. college institution ;

A Coca-Cola scholar must not be grandchildren or children of officers, owners or employees of The Coca-Cola Company, Coca-Cola bottling companies, or other Company subsidiaries or divisions.

Submitting Application

High school senior can apply his or her application during between September 1 and October 31. He or she can apply online.

Scholarship worth

Each year, Coca-Cola awards 250 senior students with a merit-based scholarship. 200 of these are awarded with 4-year $4,000 scholarships ($1,000/yr for 4 years). The remaining 50 are awarded with 4-year $20,000 scholarships ($5,000/yr for 4 years).

Application process

The Coca-Cola scholarship program has preliminary application process that only requires online application. One problem here is that, there are fewer spaces to mention your activities. This content is provided by Low Jeremy. It may be used only in its entirety with all links included. For more information on scholarship and other useful information, please visit http://scholarship.articlekeep.com ]]> Types Scholarship For College Students Given By Schools http://www.artwoo.com/article/types-scholarship-for-college-students-given-by-schools http://www.artwoo.com/article/types-scholarship-for-college-students-given-by-schools#comments Sat, 18 Nov 2006 22:27:05 +0000 athletic scholarshipacademic scholarshipcollege scholarshipscholarship rulescolleges and universitiescollege scholarshipslenient http://www.artwoo.com/article/types-scholarship-for-college-students-given-by-schools
What about scholarship for college students?

Now that's more familiar.

But getting familiar with the phrase would not give you any result and would not even let you finish college for free. You still have to know the types of scholarship for college student so that you can choose which one is right for you.

You see, not all scholarships are created equal. Some have certain criteria and others have certain requirements. Each has its own sets of rules for qualification set by the sponsor. But for the basic knowledge about the different s offered, here are the things you should know:

for college students

This is probably the most famous type of college scholarship. Here, students are awarded with free education provided that they pass an entrance examination for scholarship or finished high school with honors or, passed whatever requirements the sponsor have set. Most offer this type of scholarship. Academic scholars would have to maintain certain grade to keep their education free.

For private organizations that offer academic scholarship, rules on maintaining certain grade are less strict than colleges and universities. This though does not mean that private organizations are more to their scholars. This only means that colleges and universities can watch the status of their academic scholars closely since they have the access to the school records.

for college students

Finishing college through athletic scholarship is another way to study for less or even for free. It is a given fact that many students dream of becoming an athlete on their school mainly because athletes are awarded with free education. The thing is: since it may be easier to play sports than to become excellent in academics, competition among students is fierce.

Meanwhile, there are private institutions that award athletic scholarships to students. And their system works the same as colleges and university grants.

Departmental scholarship for college students

Many college and university departments offer scholarships for two reasons: to attract more students to study in their department, and to maintain students who wish to move to another department.

These 3 are not the only scholarship grants that could bet. But basically, these 3 are given most of the time. This content is provided by Low Jeremy. It may be used only in its entirety with all links included. For more information on scholarship and other useful information, please visit http://scholarship.articlekeep.com ]]> The Most Important Lesson Of The Past That Media Scholars Should Keep In Mind http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-most-important-lesson-of-the-past-that-media-scholars-should-keep-in-mind http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-most-important-lesson-of-the-past-that-media-scholars-should-keep-in-mind#comments Tue, 19 Sep 2006 16:27:07 +0000 media environmentmedia vehiclesprint mediamedia mixtarget segmentpress newsnational borders http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-most-important-lesson-of-the-past-that-media-scholars-should-keep-in-mind print media dominated the majority of known societies. However, the technological innovations that were introduced during from the 19th till the 21st Century have created a new global marketplace, transcending and culture barriers. This proliferation of news and their homogenous nature is evident in almost all media mediums used and it is far more forceful and dynamic than the print initiators could have ever imagined. Nevertheless, although the technological changes that have occurred have increased the speed and the amount of the exchanged information, especially though the use of the Internet, it has been almost impossible for scholars to accept a universal definition of what constitutes today the news, or how this vast increase in outlets and media will influence news production, distribution, or consumption in the future.

Regardless of how well-designed and targeted a message may be, or what it may desire to transmit, it will not succeed its original purpose unless it is disseminated to the selected targets through the most appropriate medium. What is the appropriate medium? One that complements the message, one that addresses individuals consistently, and most importantly, one that delivers the message at the right time, when the target is most receptive. By selecting the most appropriate medium, the message can generate a positive reaction from the target, transform it to a prospective audience, and finally mature it to a friendly receiver.

According to media scholars, one valuable lesson from the early ages of news release has been the effective selection and combination of the appropriate , known in contemporary marketing studies as the . This process has proven to be complex, while it required careful identification of the . Vested upon this fact, lies another important realization. The has been changing almost cyclically in reaction to technological, economic, market, cultural, and political forces. Contemporary media scholars, if they wish to acquire an important lesson from the past communication practices, have to take under consideration that the latest forms of news gathering, have turned their current focus on entertainment and andquot;soft news.andquot; This shift is not a recent outcome. It has happened in the past and it's based on the notion of complying with the existing consumer beliefs, the social norms that prevail, the economic models that emerge, and of course the competitive trends in the media industry.

This news quest resulted in an important shift in the contemporary journalists' work. Today, in comparison to the past, the desired audiences tend to have an active and not passive role during the news consumption process. This shift is strengthened by the fact that citizens globally are aware the news hidden purpose. News nowadays are not disseminated, as indented originally, to educate, unite and inform the societies they penetrate, but rather to entertain, mislead and hide the important essence of the messages from public attention. News has ceased to be news compared with its past definition. Media scholars, along with today's consumers, must research and understand the underlying principles of this noticeable change before attempting to alter the scenery and claim back the news' utility. It's not only another public interest topic. It's a practice that will alter consumers' present role and the future course of media practices. Jonathon Hardcastle writes articles for http://letstalkaboutbusiness.com/ - In addition, Jonathon also writes articles for http://letstalkaboutfinance.com/ and http://thegemstonecenter.com/ ]]> Hedge Funds Under Increasing Scrutiny In The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts http://www.artwoo.com/article/hedge-funds-under-increasing-scrutiny-in-the-commonwealth-of-massachusetts http://www.artwoo.com/article/hedge-funds-under-increasing-scrutiny-in-the-commonwealth-of-massachusetts#comments Mon, 17 Sep 2007 23:34:58 +0000 commonwealth of massachusettsrespondentswilliam galvinpublic securities offeringssecretary of the commonwealthcivil complainthedge fund http://www.artwoo.com/article/hedge-funds-under-increasing-scrutiny-in-the-commonwealth-of-massachusetts hedge fund industry in the will come under greater regulatory scrutiny according to , who is the chief securities regulatory. This past January Glavin filed a against Bulldog Investors and Phillip Goldstein, among other connected parties (collectively, the '). The civil complaint alleges Respondents failed to adequately restrict online access to information about the Respondents hedge fund products. According to the civil complaint filed by Galvin, Respondents maintain an interactive web site through which potential investors have unrestricted access to general advertising and offering materials.

Using guidance provided by the Securities and Exchange Commission on the use of electronic media in securities offerings, the civil complaint maintains that in order to conduct appropriately and legally a private offering of securities over the internet, a web site is required to be password protected. In this case, Respondents web site was not password protected.

It is this unrestricted access that is alleged by Galvin to be in violation of Massachusetts laws on . This contention is based on the argument that no attempt has been made to discern whether parties attempting to access the site are sufficiently sophisticated or financially suited to evaluate the risks of the investment opportunities presented. It is a requirement of the law that a determination be made about the sophistication and financial suitability of people accessing this type of information.

The ultimate contention in the complaint is that the hedge fund securities offerings by Respondents are alleged to constitute what legally is known as an unregistered, nonexempt, public offering of securities. Even though some safeguards were in place at the web site, there were not adeqyare controls overall, according to Galvin.

Respondents web site, which no longer is available online, is said to have once contained a printable offering brochure that included details on the investment opportunities in various Bulldog funds. The printable materials were also said to contain information investment strategies, annual returns and background information on the funds managers themselves. Galvin is seeking a cease and desist order to prevent what he contends are ongoing and continuous violations of Massachusetts securities laws.

In the past year, Galvin office initiated an investigation into so-called hedge fund hotels. Hedge fund hotels are large investment banks that provide hedge fund managers with office space and administrative and technical support. The contention here by Galvin is that there arrangements result in a serious conflict of interest. Galvin maintained that these arrangements needed to be disclosed fully to potential investors. Robert Masud, Esq. is the principal of Masud and Company LLC, a law firm for the world of business, finance and the internet. Find out how we can help you at http://www.masudco.com ]]> Virginia Police Chiefs Target Virginia Schools Youth For Leadership Training http://www.artwoo.com/article/virginia-police-chiefs-target-virginia-schools-youth-for-leadership-training http://www.artwoo.com/article/virginia-police-chiefs-target-virginia-schools-youth-for-leadership-training#comments Fri, 01 Sep 2006 04:27:12 +0000 virginia schoolsvirginia policevirginia communitiescolumbine high school shootingshigh school shootingsleadership characteristicsleadership effectiveness http://www.artwoo.com/article/virginia-police-chiefs-target-virginia-schools-youth-for-leadership-training Columbine in Colorado in 1999, the departments across the commonwealth quickly introduced tactical training for police and school resource officers (SROs). They were taught several methods for handling ' students with weapons.

Members of the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police wanted to do more than just react to situations in the Virginia schools. They wanted to take preventative measures. So, in 2002, the Commonwealth Youth Conference for (CYCLE) was created.

CYCLE is a one-week, leadership training program for Virginia schools' students who are entering high school. Held once every summer at Virginia Tech's campus in Blacksburg, Virginia, it has become one of the most successful and meaningful programs for Virginia schools' youth, focusing on the basics of leadership.

Virginia schools' students are given the opportunity to:

• Gain an understanding of their own leadership potential, • Identify positive , • Gain a better understanding of themselves, • Learn how to better relate to others, • Learn to use effective communication to foster positive interactions, • Gain problem analysis skills to assist in decision making, • Understand the value of teamwork, • Understand their own role within their communities, and • Learn and embrace values of diversity.

The hopeful result of the program is to provide Virginia schools' students with skills to help them become valuable and contributing members of society, as well as to make safer places to live. If Virginia schools' children are given leadership skills and positive reinforcement, then situations such as Columbine may be forestalled.

To attend CYCLE, Virginia schools' students must go through a lengthy application process. The selection process begins in the fall of each year with interested Virginia schools' students applying to their school's SRO. Accepted applicants and their parents receive notification from their SROs in early May of the following year. The selection process ensures that all areas throughout the commonwealth are properly represented each year at CYCLE.

The program looks for the "rising" 10th grade students -- those with recognized leadership potential, who have not yet found their place in the world. Virginia schools' students must be:

• Recommended by their school's SRO, • A rising student, entering the 10th grade at application, • Between the ages of 13 and 15 years, • Have no major infractions on their discipline records, • Have a minimum grade point average of 2.0, • Complete an essay on an assigned topic, and • Provide a letter of support for their desire to attend CYCLE, which may be written by anyone chosen by the student.

CYCLE is sponsored and chaired by the Virginia Police Chief's Foundation, the charitable and educational arm of the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police. They work with corporations, civic groups, police agencies, and citizens to raise the needed funds to support CYCLE. The current cost of $600 per Virginia schools' student is occasionally underwritten totally by a police department's training budget for the youth in its jurisdiction. This covers tuition, lodging, meals and learning materials. The local police departments in which students reside always supply the transportation. CYCLE is always provided entirely at no cost to the students.

Thanks to the Police Chiefs of Virginia and the work of police departments across the commonwealth, Virginia schools' students are given the opportunity to participate in an exceptionally unique program that may affect the rest of their lives, as well as many others. Patricia Hawke is a staff writer for Schools K-12, providing free, in-depth reports on all U.S. public and private K-12 schools. Patricia has a nose for research and writes stimulating news and views on school issues. For more information on Virginia schools visit http://www.schoolsk-12.com/Virginia/index.html ]]> Scholarly Articles http://www.artwoo.com/article/scholarly-articles http://www.artwoo.com/article/scholarly-articles#comments Thu, 09 Nov 2006 16:27:10 +0000 scholarly articlesgullibledauntingscholarly meritacademic disciplinespeer reviewacademic publishers http://www.artwoo.com/article/scholarly-articles gullible users into visiting their websites and thereby generating revenue for them. The are the ones published by or professional organizations.

The targeted audience for these kinds of scholarly articles is usually consistent of specialists in professions and . These scholarly articles are usually subscribed by the individual scholars or university libraries. These articles are taken to be the ones with validation by the academics. Scholarly articles in publications receive what is called in the academic world as and they are authentic.

Before the scholarly articles are in for publication, it is reviewed and accepted by the scholars in the respective field to judge for the , the research value and accuracy. Scholarly articles are normally indicative of the credentials of the particular author and also explain in detail the methodology of research and list the respective footnotes or references used to write the article.

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To find scholarly articles can be quite if you are not aware of what to look for. There are a few for starters as given here. They are written with more scholarly jargon that is understood mostly by the academic fraternity. The scholarly articles are more structured which are likely to include sections like abstract, literature review and conclusion. This is one of the ways to weed out the normal articles that do not follow any specific structure. These articles are also supported by graphs, statistics and photographs. The articles also provide a bibliography that documents the research and possibility for further research. Roel Sundiam writes articles for http://www.articles3000.com. A free ezine articles site. ]]> Not All Domain Names? http://www.artwoo.com/article/not-all-domain-names http://www.artwoo.com/article/not-all-domain-names#comments Wed, 25 Apr 2007 09:10:04 +0000 search engine listingssearch engine marketingtrafficexpired domainsback linkscommonwealthlucre http://www.artwoo.com/article/not-all-domain-names traffic that arrives at your site. You yearning traffic. After all a website without traffic is rejoice in a shop desolate of meed customers.

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A report by the national , which oversees the across the nation, was recently released. It showed the number of students taking the exams and the diversity representation, though it concentrates only on Hispanic, African American, and student groups.

For the , participation in the has increased by 61 percent since the year 2001. Hispanics and , however, were underrepresented in the AP exams.

Texas schools African Americans students had the biggest gap between total student population in the state and the percentage taking the AP exams. The African American students make up 13.5 percent of the total population, but only 6.8 percent took the exams -- a disparity of almost half of the African American students opting not to participate in the AP program.

The Hispanic gap is closing in the Texas schools with 35 percent Hispanic students in the total population and 32.2 percent taking the exams.

The Texas schools have totally eliminated any gap for its Native American students with 0.3 percent of the population and 0.5 percent taking the AP exams.

Texas schools' Commissioner of Education Shirley J. Neeley stated that they need to do a better job encouraging its minority students in middle school, so that they elect to take the AP classes and exams in high school.

The Texas schools students taking AP exams last year were 54,706 Caucasians, 34,976 Hispanics, 10,007 Asian Americans, 6,826 African Americans, 514 Native Americans, and 5,234 who marked "other" or gave no response for ethnicity. Minorities and "other" made up about 49 percent of the Texas schools testing population, as compared to the national average of 33.5 percent.

There were 204,403 AP exams taken by Texas schools students last year, many taking multiple exams. They scored three or higher on 99,428 of them. The Texas schools designated:

•8,861 students as AP Scholars for scoring three or higher on three or more exams; •3,152 as AP Scholars with Honors for: 1)An average score of at least 3.25 on all exams, and 2)Scores of three or higher on four or more exams; •4,447 as AP Scholars with Distinction for: 1)An average score of at least 3.5 on all exams, and 2)Scores of three or higher on five or more exams;

The national College Board named 752 Texas schools students as National Scholars for earning an average score of at least four on all exams, with scores of four or higher on eight or more AP exams.

Though these results are impressive, the Texas schools know they must continue to expand the overall enrollment, as well as increase the diversity levels in the AP program. State incentives make the AP program more accessible to students by lowering the per exam fee by $30, so that no student pays more than $52 for an AP exam. Further, combined funding from federal, state and local subsidies reduces the per exam fee to only $5 for low-income students.

Additionally, the Texas schools have expanded its course offerings to entice more students to participate and used state incentives to train more teachers for the AP program.

With post-graduation success depending so much on a college degree, the AP coursework and exams are essential for all students to succeed in college. Minorities must be equally represented in Advanced Placement classes. The Texas schools still have work to do. Patricia Hawke is a staff writer for Schools K-12, providing free, in-depth reports on all U.S. public and private K-12 schools. Patricia has a nose for research and writes stimulating news and views on school issues. For more on Texas schools visit http://www.schoolsk-12.com/Texas/index.html ]]> History of Mathematics http://www.artwoo.com/article/history-of-mathematics http://www.artwoo.com/article/history-of-mathematics#comments Wed, 17 Sep 2008 22:50:30 +0000 history of algebramath philosophyjohannes keplerhistory of mathmuhammad ibnarab empirehistory textbook http://www.artwoo.com/article/history-of-mathematics history textbook - you may have noticed a small gap. It's only a thousand years or so.

For a long time, the history of Western culture was told like this: around the fifth century BCE, math, philosophy and science developed, thanks to the hard work of some very smart Greeks such as Thales, Plato, Archimedes and Aristotle. Then Rome took over Greece, and Rome fell, and things went dark for a thousand years or so. Then the Renaissance came along, and thinkers like Galilei and took up where the Greeks had, in effect, left off.

Thanks to new historical research - and broader awareness of non-Western countries and of the very rich intellectual cultures being developed east of the Urals - this picture of the , philosophy and science is changing, slowly. But still, teachers tend all too often to skip over one of the most interesting stories in intellectual history - the way that math and logic, including the best insights of Greek logicians, became the property of Muslim countries during the long twilight period, from Rome's fall to the Renaissance, when most Europeans could no longer read Greek. Without the work of these great Muslim scholars, math today might be a very different animal. The Islamic , beginning in the eighth century, was a world intellectual capital, and Arabic became a language of learning to rival Latin. Some of the best mathematical reasoning in the world was done here.

We may as well start with Musa al-Hwarizmi (9th century), a Persian astronomer deeply learned in the mathematical lore of ancient India. From his name (in its Latin form) we get the word algorithm, and from one of his book titles we derive algebra. It's appropriate that he should be associated with the - after all, his books preserved most of what the ancient world knew about algebra (as well as his own brilliant innovations), and his works helped to spread the use of Arabic numerals (the numbers we know and use today) to the West, thus making algebra a good deal more feasible. (To understand why this is important, imagine trying to do algebra problems while using Roman numerals: XIIa times XXVb equals c? No, thanks.)

Then there's Al-Karaji, who around 1000AD invented the proof by mathematical induction - one of the most basic logical maneuvers in math. Poet Omar Khayyam, writing in the twelfth century, laid the groundwork for non-Euclidean geometry. During this period, Muslim mathematicians invented spherical trigonometry, figured out how to use decimal points with Arabic numerals (though the decimal itself had long been invented by Hindu mathematicians), and developed cryptography, algebraic calculus, analytic geometry, among other things.

As important as any of these contributions, though, was the rescue of Aristotle's texts from obscurity by Arab scholars. For long periods during the middle ages, Aristotle was considered by Western intellectuals as one of the world's great thinkers - but most of them hadn't read him. The few of his works that had survived the twin falls of Greece and Rome were available in sometimes poor, or rather freehanded and inaccurate, Latin translations, and many of his most important works weren't available at all. Here and there a Greek manuscript survived, but almost nobody, at this point, could read Greek. (Widespread teaching of Greek had to wait for the Renaissance - even famously learned scholars such as the poet Petrarch struggled over it.)

The same went for such seminal works as Euclid's Elements, the greatest known treatise on geometry. During this long period, when it was thought that these brilliantly logical works were gone forever, Islamic scholars kept their own copies and translations. When European scholars began traveling to Spain and Sicily (then under Muslim rule) during the 12th century, these works and others were rediscovered in the West, leading to great intellectual ferment, including the theology of Thomas Aquinas - and to an understanding of logic that helped the discipline of mathematics to survive and, slowly, thrive again in the Western countries.Math Made Easy provides Math help for Algebra help, Geometry help, math homework help using math online tutorial services and math tutorial cd so you can watch your math scores soar.]]> History Of Golf http://www.artwoo.com/article/history-of-golf http://www.artwoo.com/article/history-of-golf#comments Sat, 11 Nov 2006 18:27:03 +0000 mary queen of scotstargetgameshintyqueen of scotsgreat grandfathergolf course http://www.artwoo.com/article/history-of-golf golf course near my mother's place of work. Come to think of it, my only memory of my is that of him with a golf club in his hands. Actually, the same goes for my grandfather as well. I remember that as a young boy, the first time I ever received applause in the classroom was when I talked about the history of golf. I guess everyone was surprised to see an eight year old knowing so much about an adult's . Actually, I can still remember it vividly now.

The Chinese, French, Dutch and Scottish all have solid claims to the origin of golf. As early as the year 1297, on February 26 of that year to be exact, golf was already mentioned in Holland in a city known as Loenen aan de Vecht. In that place, the Dutch played the game with a stick and a leather ball. The person who hit the ball at a several hundred meters away the most number of times won the game.

Generally, golf is considered to be an invention of the Scots and the game was also mentioned sometime in the 15th century, particularly as part of a listing of laws that prohibited the playing of the game, then known as andquot;gowf.andquot; There is some belief among historical scholars that gowf may actually refer to or hurling or even to modern field hockey. These scholars believe a game that consisted of putting a small ball in a hole in the ground using golf clubs had its origins in the Netherlands in the 17th century. The term golf is believed to have originated from the Germanic word for club.

Meanwhile, historians point out that the oldest playing golf course in the history of the world is located at Musselburgh. It was called the Old Links and evidence points to the fact that golf was played on this course way back in 1672 although some reporst say that Mary, , actually played in that gold course as early as 1567. Kadence Buchanan writes articles for http://recreationsource.net/ - In addition, Kadence also writes articles for http://tipsforgardening.net/ and http://esportssource.net/ ]]> A Brief Description Of Cheasapeake, Virginia http://www.artwoo.com/article/a-brief-description-of-cheasapeake-virginia http://www.artwoo.com/article/a-brief-description-of-cheasapeake-virginia#comments Sat, 22 Mar 2008 16:20:00 +0000 great dismal swampmedical laserschesapeake virginiaentertainment offeringsdistinct districtsimprovement proceduresrestaurant chains http://www.artwoo.com/article/a-brief-description-of-cheasapeake-virginia Great Dismal Swamp. In terms of population, Chesapeake is the third largest city in the Commonwealth of Virgina. The population of Chesapeake is about 221,000 today and growing.

Chesapeake actually is made up of a number of culturally and historically . As a result, Chesapeake is an interesting community with diverse cultural, recreational and and opportunities.

Recreational options in Chesapeake include many activities that are participated in out of doors. As referenced, a significant portion of the city permanently is protected forest and wetlands. These areas are enjoyed regularly by residents and visitors to the community alike.

Shopping, dining and entertainment venues abound in Chesapeake. In addition to nationally known and stores, each of the individual "districts" in the city have their own unique and independently owned shops and bistros. These establishments lend a truly unique and enjoyable flare to the community.

Perhaps because of all the nature preserves present in the community, men and women tend to take a keen interest in their health and appearance. Therefore, a significant percentage of the population find themselves interested in such self including , dermatologic injectibles, oculo-plastic surgery and other treatments and therapies. An individual interested in such things as lasers, dermatologic injectibles and oculo-plastic surgery does not have to venture from Chesapeake in order to obtain these services. Indeed, treatments and procedures that include lasers, dermatologic injectibles, oculo-plastic surgery all are readily available right in Chesapeake today.

Major points of interest in Chesapeake include: Chesapeake Arboretum, Chesapeake and Albemarle Canal and the Dismal Swamp Canal (and the Great Dismal Swamp itself). Tourists to the Commonwealth regularly are making Chesapeake a stopping point in their visit to the area. Nice hotels and lovely bed and breakfast inns provide marvelous accommodations to tourists who alight in the community.

Virginia Beach is located a short drive east of Chesapeake and is one of the best loved shorelines in all of the United States. People from all walks of life congregate on the shores of Virginia Beach to enjoy the pleasantries that the venue has to offer. In addition, Chesapeake is located in close proximity to other historic sites and points of interest. It is a wonderful place from which a person interested in taking in the eastern region of Virginia can make a focal point for a wonderful adventure.

Chesapeake is home to a variety of different individual neighborhood communities. A good share of the real estate in the community is considered most affordable and is focused on families, including young and growing families. Chesapeake has a highly regarded school system. The crime rate in the city is one of the lowest in the Commonwealth, making it a safe place to raise a family in the 21st century. A notable number of families are relocating to Chesapeake for these very reasons. Visit http://www.Chesapeakeskincare.com for more information skin care or to find a Chesapeake, Virginia skin care center. ]]> Kinds Of College Scholarship Programs http://www.artwoo.com/article/kinds-of-college-scholarship-programs http://www.artwoo.com/article/kinds-of-college-scholarship-programs#comments Sun, 08 Oct 2006 12:27:14 +0000 college scholarshipscholarship programsacademic scholarshipdepartmental scholarshipathletic scholarshipreligious groupscolleges and universities http://www.artwoo.com/article/kinds-of-college-scholarship-programs college scholarship programs available today, we can only sum they up into 2: college that are given by and college scholarship programs that are given by institutions or groups.

College Scholarship Programs from Colleges and Universities

There are 3 common types of college scholarship programs given by colleges and universities:







Academic scholarship is probably the most popular type of scholarship given by schools. This type of scholarship are given to students who either have performed well during their high school or have applied and passed for academic scholarship.

Athletic scholarship, another popular type of scholarship is given to those with exceptional talents in sports. But, this type of scholarship is not limited to athletes. There are students who are artists and stage performers. They can acquire this type of scholarship as well. Some schools have other names given to this.

Departmental scholarship is another type of college scholarship given by colleges and universities. This has two purposes: to attract students to enroll at the department and to keep good students from transferring to another department

College Scholarship Programs from institutions or groups.

Meanwhile, there are other scholarships given by institutions and other cause oriented groups. These are:

Corporations Unions Associations Individuals Employers

Some corporations provide free college education to those who pass their requirements. Usually, corporations that offer scholarship programs are those who are willing to employ their scholars to work with them after they finish their degree.

Religious groups have been very active in giving their underprivileged members the chance to study and finish college education. These religious groups have funds allocated to their scholars.

Unions can provide college scholarships to the children of their members.

If you browse the internet and look for scholarship providers, you can find that there are sites that focus on giving students their chance to study for free. They are associations that exist to do this purpose.

Many individuals are opening their doors to those students who want to study and finish a degree. These individuals could be found online or offline. They could be one of your neighbors. They could be persons that could be found on the internet that solicit money from other individuals and then give the donations to students in need. This content is provided by Low Jeremy. It may be used only in its entirety with all links included. For more information on scholarship and other useful information, please visit http://scholarship.articlekeep.com ]]> Home School Supplies http://www.artwoo.com/article/home-school-supplies http://www.artwoo.com/article/home-school-supplies#comments Thu, 04 Oct 2007 22:34:59 +0000 home sweet homecurriculum publicationscore curriculumjunior high schoolhomeschooledhomeschoolingtextbooks http://www.artwoo.com/article/home-school-supplies home sweet home is promptly becoming the recent rage in how to give knowledge to your children. Yet has been alive since the birth 20th century, it is not until now that it has spread in favor, with greater and greater families selecting to be more in charge of their kids' education. In the United States, it has been estimated that within reach there are about 3 million little kids that are entered in homeschooling schedules.

There are very many causes why dads pick out to have their youngster's instructed at home. A world of parents are worried with their children's safeness, precisely because of the unceasing up rise of evil in the surroundings. Interest about righteous ethics, principles, and irritation with the junior high school organization, are in addition some of the conditions that are associated in making this election. Scholars who are are counted on to understand an assortment of categories. Scholars who are being taught at home sweet home are provided with the elements that they need for their learning.

There are a number of that are particularly aimed to conform to the needs of homeschoolers. Those students who are engaging in unit studies are armed with core or guides for each particular subject. This is a methodology of course of study that is centered around one issue at a time. This will cover all the information that they will need while they are studying a specific apt or topic.

Another way of learning is to structure the use of an already created course of study. This essentially is the curriculum that is used in population schools. Text Publications of this kind mainly give directions that are step by step, so learners will try to understand any issues following the lessons. An opulence of kids who are homeschooled likewise borrow their textbooks from libraries. This is a very economical way of acquiring all the pieces of advice that they'll need.

School kids who don't appreciate accessibility to libraries can also use the world wide web to acquire their text publications. There are a host of home pages on the net that buy and sell contemporary and used books. This is a quick and untroublesome way of acquiring the books that their s make obligatory. Carol is involved in Home School Book information and Home School Supply information. Visit her website at http://www.homeschooljewel.com for more information. ]]> 285 Philadelphia Schools' Students Awarded $800,000 In Scholarships http://www.artwoo.com/article/285-philadelphia-schools-students-awarded-800000-in-scholarships http://www.artwoo.com/article/285-philadelphia-schools-students-awarded-800000-in-scholarships#comments Thu, 31 Aug 2006 10:27:20 +0000 philadelphia education fundphiladelphia schoolscollege scholarshipsdollar scholarshipsnational public educationjohn c boglephilanthropists http://www.artwoo.com/article/285-philadelphia-schools-students-awarded-800000-in-scholarships Philadelphia Education Fund has been in operation for 20 years. A nonprofit organization, the Fund partners with school districts (including the ), other nonprofit organizations, businesses and individuals to provide scholarships for students in the Philadelphia schools system. Its purpose is to initiate and implement innovative educational programs, of which they have several. They work to improve the quality of teachers in the Philadelphia schools, conduct educational research, and engage the community in school reform. The Fund is one of the largest of 86 education funds that are affiliated with the Network.

One of the programs that are sponsored by the Fund is the Philadelphia Scholars Program that awards Last to Philadelphia schools students. In June 2006, they awarded $800,000 in scholarships to 285 schools students.

Over the last 16 years, the Fund has awarded more than $5 million to students, who attend 15 high schools of the Philadelphia schools system -- many of these youth were the first in their families to attend college. Scholarships range from $200 to $4,000, helping to fill the gap between a student's financial aid package and actual college costs. Scholarships cover tuition, fees, books and transportation. They are renewable for a maximum of six years for students attending accredited, degree-granting colleges and universities across the nation.

Scholarship funding is from Philadelphia donors (many of which are the city's most prominent in the financial industry), but includes hundreds of individuals, businesses, and organizations. The most active donor is John C. Bogle, chairman of the National Constitution Center and former chairman and founder of the Vanguard Group. Besides wanting to make college a reality for Philadelphia schools students, Bogle hopes that these same children will one day invest in Philadelphia's next generation.

Once such group, which raises funds for the Last Dollar Scholarship program, is the Scholars Advisory Committee. To date, they have raised $16 million. A. Morris Williams, Jr. chairs the committee, is the president of Williams and Company, and was formerly an executive of Morgan Stanley. He and John Neff, a committee member and former managing partner of Wellington Management Company, are the two driving forces behind the Philadelphia Scholars Program. Together, they provided the seed money for the program's launch.

Williams wants to help the Philadelphia schools students reach their goals, hoping to inspire others to support higher education in Philadelphia. Neff wants to give something back to the community that has been so good to him, and sees supporting education as a way to give students an opportunity for a better life.

Most investors in the scholarship program for Philadelphia schools students recognize the something must be done to help the city's youth succeed. Without the opportunity of a higher education for today's students, Philadelphia will be left wanting for an educated workforce in the future. The donors' generosity helps the Philadelphia schools students have a better future, as well as helping the city succeed tomorrow. Patricia Hawke is a staff writer for Schools K-12, providing free, in-depth reports on all U.S. public and private K-12 schools. Patricia has a nose for research and writes stimulating news and views on school issues. For more information on Phildelphia schools visit http://www.schoolsk-12.com/Pennsylvania/philadelphia/index.html ]]>