Good luck. Much as I like iWeb, it does seem to have been neglected in recent releases. I too have heard good things about RapidWeaver -- that's probably where I'd be headed if circumstances required a move.
MouseR, I don't know if you're aware of this, but Apple has not killed iWeb or made any announcements to that effect. You can still use iWeb, you just can't upload to MobileMe anymore -- you have to upload to a standard hosting service. I've been using iWeb for years and have never used MobileMe (BlueHost is who I use), so the iCloud transition does not affect me.
But, from what I've seen, an awful lot of folks who are doing home schooling aren't interested in exposing their kids to much of anything. They're more concerned about sheltering their kid either from harm, or from opposing viewpoints.
I'm married to a former teacher who is now homeschooling our two children. We're involved in a large homeschooling community, so I get to see lots of different homeschool types and what they're involved in.
My experience is that, in the vast majority of cases, these children are involved in many, many activities outside the home with their peers, partly for the simple reason that they actually have the time for extracurriculars (e.g., we can accomplish more in three hours of homeschooling than I ever accomplished in seven hours of "standard" schooling as a student). These extracurriculars cover the entire spectrum from science clubs to sports to writing and art clubs to you-name-it.
Now, I'm just as likely as anyone to snicker at the goofy homeschooler with all the awkward tics up there winning the National Spelling Bee, but I think there's often a lot of confirmation bias at play when folks paint with a broad brush as you've done. Sure, there are the weird goofy kids who homeschool, but, man alive, I knew a heckuva lot of weird goofy kids when I was in school too. And a lot of the socialization that goes on in public schools is not so positive...conformity, peer pressure, bullying, all sorts of groupthink. Let's not pretend that these are essential experiences for our children, or that positive socialization is unavailable or unsought after outside the public schools.
And bring your Bibles. Be prepared to share the hope that is in you with these people. Feed them, clothe them, give them shelter, and heaven forbid you neglect their spiritual needs.
"Poor reading comprehension pervades all of slashdot. Stop putting words in my mouth. I never claimed that Miller said he was a liberal. I only said that people do not always live up to the label they give themselves."
Then what label has Zell Miller given himself and failed to live up to? Perhaps people wouldn't put words in your mouth if you would give more specificity to your claims.
Eskom's own site describes their business thusly: "Eskom will be the pre-eminent African energy and related services business, of global stature."
and
"Eskom is proud of being an African business."
The article submitter was perfectly within his right to describe Eskom as "Africa's state-run utility giant," just as one could describe "Europe's privately run airline giant Air France." Although Eskom is based in South Africa, it's influence is felt throughout many parts of Africa, hence its being described as "Africa's."
Good grief, the things people get worked up about.
No kidding. Instead of hearing people complain about the CDs they buy "with one or two good songs," I'd like to see someone actually list the CDs they buy that meet this qualification. Because, dammit, if you're buying the latest Natalie Imbruglia album, you get what you deserve. I'm not a music snob by any means, but I don't have to hear something on the Top 40 in order to like it.
Ah, Slashdot...where every poster is an expert on military, politics, law, religion, science and legos.
Do you think it's possible that there may be some people involved in this project, perhaps even a majority, who know a helluva lot more about the military equipment than you? Or that they have in fact considered that this vehicle is not ideal for a RPG- or mine-laden environments?
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Good luck. Much as I like iWeb, it does seem to have been neglected in recent releases. I too have heard good things about RapidWeaver -- that's probably where I'd be headed if circumstances required a move.
MouseR, I don't know if you're aware of this, but Apple has not killed iWeb or made any announcements to that effect. You can still use iWeb, you just can't upload to MobileMe anymore -- you have to upload to a standard hosting service. I've been using iWeb for years and have never used MobileMe (BlueHost is who I use), so the iCloud transition does not affect me.
For a more in-depth story about Coster-Mullen and his pursuit of the A-Bomb, check out this New Yorker article published in December 2008.
Bummer I didn't get any responses to this. Clearly I should have included more invective and name-calling. :/
I'm married to a former teacher who is now homeschooling our two children. We're involved in a large homeschooling community, so I get to see lots of different homeschool types and what they're involved in.
My experience is that, in the vast majority of cases, these children are involved in many, many activities outside the home with their peers, partly for the simple reason that they actually have the time for extracurriculars (e.g., we can accomplish more in three hours of homeschooling than I ever accomplished in seven hours of "standard" schooling as a student). These extracurriculars cover the entire spectrum from science clubs to sports to writing and art clubs to you-name-it.
Now, I'm just as likely as anyone to snicker at the goofy homeschooler with all the awkward tics up there winning the National Spelling Bee, but I think there's often a lot of confirmation bias at play when folks paint with a broad brush as you've done. Sure, there are the weird goofy kids who homeschool, but, man alive, I knew a heckuva lot of weird goofy kids when I was in school too. And a lot of the socialization that goes on in public schools is not so positive...conformity, peer pressure, bullying, all sorts of groupthink. Let's not pretend that these are essential experiences for our children, or that positive socialization is unavailable or unsought after outside the public schools.
Wow, that was cold!
Gardeners more likely to dig in dirt; lifeguards more likely to get wet.
And bring your Bibles. Be prepared to share the hope that is in you with these people. Feed them, clothe them, give them shelter, and heaven forbid you neglect their spiritual needs.
God bless!
Could it be because you're white?
At any rate, Kesmai's Air Warrior likely still predates Habitat, at least by a few months.
Island of Kesmai, a graphical MMORPG, went live in 1984 (and lasted, in various iterations, up through 2001).
...because I like to be the jerk who ruins jokes with a Snopes reference.
Never seen any pre-release stuff on there, personally.
And how much money have you donated?
Community Bike Programs
Community Bicycle Progams
Even better, many of the programs in the US are free, i.e., they don't charge people to use the bikes. Makes you proud to be an American, doesn't it?
Then what label has Zell Miller given himself and failed to live up to? Perhaps people wouldn't put words in your mouth if you would give more specificity to your claims.
Correction -- historically, it's the Christians who are usually the target of the rock-throwing.
Now calm down.
Eskom's own site describes their business thusly: "Eskom will be the pre-eminent African energy and related services business, of global stature."
and
"Eskom is proud of being an African business."
The article submitter was perfectly within his right to describe Eskom as "Africa's state-run utility giant," just as one could describe "Europe's privately run airline giant Air France." Although Eskom is based in South Africa, it's influence is felt throughout many parts of Africa, hence its being described as "Africa's."
Good grief, the things people get worked up about.
Currently, around 53% of Britons support the war. Your U.S. numbers are pretty close, though.
No kidding. Instead of hearing people complain about the CDs they buy "with one or two good songs," I'd like to see someone actually list the CDs they buy that meet this qualification. Because, dammit, if you're buying the latest Natalie Imbruglia album, you get what you deserve. I'm not a music snob by any means, but I don't have to hear something on the Top 40 in order to like it.
Why not just put some bogus made-up address there?
Are the spammers just trying to cause as much chaos and unpleasantness for as many peoples as is humanly possible?
Moulin Rouge?
Do you think it's possible that there may be some people involved in this project, perhaps even a majority, who know a helluva lot more about the military equipment than you? Or that they have in fact considered that this vehicle is not ideal for a RPG- or mine-laden environments?
Hang up the phone.
Throw away the flyers.
Ignore them on the street corner.
Don't go to the polls.