From the Atlantic’s The Lightning Rod: “Since her arrival, in the summer of 2007, Rhee, just 38 years old, has become the most controversial figure in American public education and the standard-bearer for a new type of schools leader nationwide. She and her cohort often seek to bypass the traditional forces of education schools and [...]

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From Playboy’s Raw Data page in the September 2008 issue: “Asked by the legislature to define a 60-day supply of medical marijuana, the Washington Sate Department of Health suggested that patients be permitted a stash of 35 ounces. If you figure the average joint contains .02 ounces of weed and then do the math, patients [...]

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The female Indian Blue Peafowl is referred to as a Peahen; the male, a Peacock. They are between 35 and 50 inches tall and can weigh up to 13 pounds. The male’s tail feathers or “train” can be as long as five feet and sport a variety of colors including blue, green, red and gold. [...]

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The day is dreary. The blowing winds have escalated the constant rain to a whole new level. Where once I may have considered venturing outside, now all I wish to do is burrow under the covers with my slew of half-finished books. There are more days than not of seeking warmth under the covers in [...]

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