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Daniella Dimitrova Russo is one of the founders of Plastic Pollution Coalition, a global initiative that seeks to educate and mobilize the public to be more aware of how irresponsible use of plastic is ruining the planet. From being a consultant for Fortune 500 companies, Daniella saw the need for change when she realized how plastic has been infiltrating even the most remote of places. She launched Think Beyond Plastic, her own little way of doing her share in making sure her kids and the rest of the new generation will have the privilege of living in a healthy environment. To read more about Daniella Russo visit www.thextraordinary.org

Competing for the US in the cycling was just the start of a successful running career for the legally blind Marla Runyan. She is a teacher, a bestselling author of "No Finish Line: My Life As I See It," a public speaker, a coach, a race director of the Camarillo Half marathon, a philanthropist with Camp Ability, and a mother. Marla plays her different roles, showing us that our conditions do not define who we are.

Meet the extraordinary internet entrepreneur, philanthropist, & developer who is most famous for being the primary mind behind Craigslist.com, one of the largest social sites in the world, Craig Newmark. The developer of craigconnects.org, a website aimed at connecting people to numerous non-profit organizations around the world through social media. "Do something real, and keep it simple." To read more about Craig Newmark visit www.thextraordinary.org

Payday loans Rhode Island is actually helpful to those populace who have deprived credit scores and do have the capability to attach any of their possessions as security for the advance. These useful finances can be availed on straightforward terms and accomplish all unexpected pecuniary necessities.

The hard way knows that to overcome laziness sometimes very difficult, especially when this state has become customary. I then forced myself to do something

Do you need to learn how to stop procrastinating? How you manage your time often determines the quality of your life. Your time management abilities and....

Many people make a decision about jobs and careers after leaving high school or college, some based on clear goals and others on need. However, there are many varied and often uncontrollable reasons why these initial occupations do not last. This leads to five reasons why continuing education must be considered as a positive investment for achieving success in a chosen occupation

The strategy of acceptance is as effective for today's interpersonal pain as it has been throughout the millennia. The victim and the victimizer; the spitter and the spat upon-we will all take our turn giving and getting pain.

Most people take pro wrestling gear for granted. That means they assume that a wrestler can wear anything he wants in the ring. And, honestly, there are some wrestlers that do pretty much wear what they want. However, this is often the result of trying to present a certain gimmick or appearance. In some instances, it can prove helpful while in other situations, it could prove highly problematic. That is why it is best to purchase pro wrestling gear that aids in helping one's performance in the ring while avoiding the problems inherent to wearing the wrong gear.

What makes a professional basketball player different from you? Ever wondered how they make fewer mistakes under pressure and in money-time? The answer is experience and game intelligence. Do you need to practice for years in order to get that "experience" and "game intelligence"? Not necessarily - this article reveals a different way… Professional players are able to perform their great basketball moves under intense pressure and in money-time situations thanks to their ability to read the court quickly, understand tactics, predict situations before they happen and make the right decisions in fractions of seconds.

As many of you may have discovered, I also found that many of my previous colleagues have little use for technology for teaching. They are mired in excuses such as using technology is cheating, students learn best through lecture, the stresses of NCLB makes it too difficult to do anything but have students memorize facts to pass the tests, etc.

Both wikis and blogs provide teachers with a a dynamic process for integrating Web 2.0 technology in their science and math classes. These two types of online tools offer students a more engaging process for learning. Both are relatively easy tools which do not require teachers or students to learn any special program tools or computer skills. Their uses and applications are only limited by the vision and purpose for helping students learn.

Common Pitfalls in Qualitative Research The table below identifies some of the more common problems associated with doing qualitative research. 

The paper assignment demands information search, hence fortify research paper reasoning by way of facts you harvested when doing data mining. Bibliographical source materials need to be trustworthy within the area of your study. Where to get dependable details dealing with surrogate motherhood? The answer is, get them from reputable sources which are textbooks, digital books, surrogate motherhood related websites along with organization brochures.

This article describes what people are doing to close the gap between male and female involvement in after-school sports programs. This is important because it also reflects concern over health, nutrition, and social interaction.

This is an interesting article on tracking students. Stamford, CT is doing away finally with the system because it fails low-level students.

Connecticut school is going back to the basics with their math instruction. They are going online to provide lessons for their students and THROWING OUT the textbook. Its just what we discussed in a prior reading about the girl getting up in the middle of the night to do algebra on the computer. I find it interesting that their approach to getting back to the foundations of math has already improved student retention of material and better standardized test scores. Could this be a trend for more courses to come??

Here is a new look at the much-discussed subject of women bridging opportunities in science. While women who get jobs in science seem to be holding them and doing well, they are still a small percentage in the applicant pool.

New York City has been replacing its larger 'trouble' schools with smaller schools with themes like environmental science and performing arts. Instead of focusing on the problems at the larger schools, they are shut down so smaller ones can open. The program has had success but it isn't doing much for the overall program. The high schools who were poor performing are still having problems (low attendance, grad rates); but it appears as if the smaller school trend is on the rise.