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Driving around Anderson, esp by the campus, I see quite a bit of Colts welcome signs.  I think everyone did a very good job of preparing the city for their return.  I hope to be there quite a bit. 

I hear that NCLB students will be picked up in the neighborhoods and bussed to their districted school. There a shuttle will pick them up and take them to their choice school (which I believe are Eastside and one other one?). What do you guys think? Will this cut down on the gas prices for them? But, how long will be the rides to and from school for said child?

Example:child picked up at w 29th and Lincoln will ride to Erskine on a bus and then unload and reload a shuttle that will drive him to Eastside Elem. Then reverse in afternoon. For anyone wondering Erskine is out off of Madison in about the 63rdish? are. And Eastside is on 109 just south of the Payless on the East side of town.

Many thanks to all those involved - both here at AFP and out on the streets keeping us safe.

Reports: Waters plans House trial to fight ethics charges

The expected trial, coming just after the start of a similar proceeding on Thursday for Rep. Charles B. Rangel, D-N.Y., would be a modern-day precedent for the House, congressional officials told the Times. At no time in at least the last two decades have two sitting House members faced a public hearing detailing allegations against them, the Times said.

Full August issue attached - lots of good info. Download to read.

 Interesting read...

A community is constantly in one or more of the following states with the exception of the On-Board state:

• On-Board: This is the starting point of any community, characterized by people (seekers) looking for value (content), most of which is created by the community’s founders.
• Established: The community is becoming self-sustaining, with the members (influencers, originators, etc.) creating and maintaining value within the community, although some reliance on the founders is still necessary. It is the established phases of the community where analytics can be used to understand user behavior and value.
• Mature: The community is self-sustaining, and clear relationships between individuals are being formed. Users are organized into clear types (influencers, seekers, moderators, originators, etc.) and take full ownership and responsibility for content. Little to no supervision is required by the founders, who become no more than credible participants.
• Mitosis: Core community members become disenfranchised with new participants who don’t share the same values. These core community members seek more focus as they gravitate towards specific topics and relationships. Successful communities enable this and allow the community to split into smaller nodes, thus returning to an Established phase and repeating the life cycle process.

http://mashable.com/2010/07/30/sustainable-online-community/

 Asus Eee PC 1005HAB RBLU001X Refurbished Netbook

The ASUS Eee PC 1005HAB RBLU001X Netbook weighs less than three pounds but still packs a punch with an Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz processor, 1GB of DDR2 memory and a 160GB hard drive! It comes with the Windows XP Home operating system for incredible user control and convenience. Also included are a 10.1-inch LED backlight WSVGA display, integrated graphics and built-in 802.11b/g/n wireless so you can connect in more places than ever. When you travel, take the ASUS Eee PC 1005HAB RBLU001X Netbook!

Key Features:

• Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz processor
• 1GB DDR2 memory
• 160GB hard drive
• Includes Windows XP Home operating system
• 802.11b/g/n wireless
• 10.1-inch LED backlight WSVGA display

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• Work and play wherever you are
• Delivers run times up to four hours on a single charge
• Weighs less than three pounds for extreme portability
• Store music, photos, games and much more

The ASUS Eee PC 1005HAB RBLU001X Netbook features an Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz processor, 1GB of DDR2 memory and a 160GB hard drive. It comes with integrated graphics, a 10.1-inch LED backlight WSVGA display and built-in 802.11b/g/n wireless. Immerse yourself in digital enjoyment on the go with the versatile Asus Eee PC 1005HAB RBLU001X Netbook!

I could have put this in the "Great Kids" thread, but I thought that it was worthy of it's own.

I really really  want to take a moment and thank the kids and parents who have chosen to stay with the AHS band through all the changes this summer.  I am super impressed.  Not because I doubted that everyone involved was awesome, but because you have all exceeded what I expected!

My son and I were having an non-sense conversation earlier, just after we got home from the final day of Band Camp, the conversation ended with the following comment from him..."Everyone involved with band this year is soo nice and awesome.  EVERYONE!  The kids, the staff, the parents.  All the things that "they" thought about the AHS kids are not true, and all the things that we thought about the HHS kids is not true.  We are all just kids who want to be in band, have fun and do a good job."  (not a direct exact quote, but very close)

Once again, thanks to all who chose to stay involved.  Thanks to all for getting over the hurdles we have faced and working hard to make this work for all the kids.

I am so proud to be involved with this group and proud to know so many of these kids.   

Thanks one more time to all the kids and staff for starting this school year off on the right foot.  I pray that you will be the leaders, and that the rest of the community can learn from you!

Snapshots the Cartoon Book
More Humor from Jason Love

Snapshots the Cartoon Book
More Humor from Jason Love

Bordom has struck me... what are you guys doing this weekend? I am not much of a pool player, don't think I be going to Rusty's... lol

I just wanted to publically say how proud I am of the kids. Lonna just texted from her first job and said that she just "Aced a Mystery shop without any help (the boss was on break)". Last night after I laid down Taylor cleaned up the house. And when Danny went to leave for work the other morning next to his uniforms laid a folded up note from Bella. When you opened it up it said something to the effect of "Have a good day, Dad... I love you". My note from Bella said "I love and Respect you and I'm sorry for ever being bad." Goodness sakes... THANK YOU LORD for giving us these four beautiful, wonderfully smart... GIRLS!!

I know there are other good kids on here. For instance, I know Tobi's kids excel in school... How about you guys,,, LIST YOUR GOOD KIDS HERE!! Let's give them the praise they deserve so they strive for that praise EVERYDAY!!