Education with Reading Rainbow


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It comes as no surprise that the founder and co-executive producer of the twenty-time Emmy-award-winning show, Reading Rainbow is an educator and avid reader herself. Dr. Twila Liggett was born to teach.

Liggett's passions led her to different jobs, which includes school principal, state reading consultant for Nebraska, a handbook writer and teacher of grant-writing courses. When Nebraska Educational Tv decided to be the progenitor of a national children's series, Liggett was their selection. With her talents, Reading Rainbow was born.

Reading Rainbow identified a formula that works and sticks with it. Each and every episode highlights three books that are reviewed by actual kids. LeVar Burton, the host of the show, talks candidly to viewers and asks questions that encourage them to answer from their living rooms. Burton goes on location to explore topics addressed in the books so children can see genuine footage of the events being discussed. Children are taught to question and investigation, skills that teachers and parents encourage.

Reading Rainbow does not shy away from tough problems. They are portion of children's reality and Reading Rainbow is there, helping kids to cope with the globe. The Emmy award winning Tin Forest deals with 9/11and is included in the Youngsters Very first!® Film and Video Festivals. Visiting Day focuses on kids with a parent in prison.

The role of the show extends far beyond the actual television set. Burton and Liggett bring their joy of reading into schools, and nearby networks promote literacy programs based on the concept that reading need to be fun. In the American school program, there is a great push for kids to be even more literate, but busy schedules stop older young children, such as tweens, from growing their literacy abilities by reading for enjoyable. "Reading is the greatest joy on the planet. Once you read, the world is there for you," Liggett summarizes.

Parents can be fantastic role models by reading books themselves. Liggett suggests the public school program of Sustained Silent Reading for every person, adults as well as kids. She further recommends that parents acquire an author their child enjoys then search for other books by the exact same author. Some great resources are the and the New York Times recommendations.

Amongst the greatest rewards of the Reading Rainbow legacy are loved ones literacy projects, according to Liggett. Across America nearby stations sponsor initiatives that reach out, bringing reading to everyone-such as the poorest communities. Reading supplies are brought to hospital waiting rooms, parents in prison, and rural communities and with them they bring the joy of reading.

However, literacy programs price cash, a factor lacking in Reading Rainbow's otherwise effective production equation. "My dream of dreams is to have a wealthy entrepreneur, preferably 1 with children and grandkids of the exact same mindset, decide that they want to make a distinction in this world by supporting literacy and supporting Reading Rainbow," Liggett says with a sigh. Funding comes from a number of unique resources, local PBS stations with matching funds grant income and businesses with a corporate underwriter such as the existing sponsor of Reading Rainbow, The Children's Location.

Even though waiting for their dream benefactor, Liggett and the Reading Rainbow team struggle together to raise the funds crucial for the top-quality show. Liggett has intriguing plans to use the web as a fund-raiser. For Reading Rainbow, the future is uncertain. You can support Reading Rainbow by donating to your local PBS station with a note saying you are supporting them due to the fact they run quality shows like Reading Rainbow.

Reading Rainbow is a production of GPN/Nebraska ETV Network and WNED-Tv Buffalo and is produced by RCN Entertainment, New York. Reading Rainbow is a registered trademark of GPN/WNED-Tv.

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Wall Street to Main Street: News, Views and Commentary: June 8, 2006


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Four Corners of a Triangle: Why Organizations Succeed or Fail


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When we want to hire individuals for a corporation or non profit organization, we follow particular rules and appear for suitable qualifications and expertise so that we succeed in our aims: the investors get their money's worth in form of monetary success and enhanced prestige of the principals involved.

An organization represents the interests of a number of many people: the sponsors and the shoppers. Any flaws in a corporation's organizational capacity and management can prove financially disastrous as in the case of the Enron Corporation. Here we need to not lose sight of the public image. Huge giants like IBM, Common Motors, General Electric and Disney invest millions to keep their image positive in the public eye.

But in distinct situations we have to apply several guidelines to reach our goals. In a non-profit organization like the United Nations where the social welfare and political interests of all the member nations (below 200) are involved, completely several criteria are applied in hiring men and women.

In a company organization like a Fortune 500 firm the key aim will be to enhance the public image of the business, thereby producing extra public support that will translate into revenue.

In a domestic political organization like the Republican or Democratic National Committee there are political interests that take precedence more than all other problems.

Let us go back to the UN and see what occurs when persons are hired that don't fit in the setup. There are two facets to this. 1 is the personal philosophy of the person, the other is the organizational Charter. If there had been a conflict in between the two, the hired individual will have a pretty hard time adjusting his or her individual philosophy to that of the organization. Such a situation may possibly lead to lower productivity and an internal conflict between the self-image and the value program of that staff member.

This observation of the complexities faced by globe organizations is rather one of a kind but the question arises how we resolve such a dilemma exactly where the political aims of a member nation are completely opposed to the philosophy of the Organization as a complete.

What can be performed when a individual does not fit in the set up mainly because of individual preferences or differing values? There are specific alternatives:

Try to uncover another department in the Organization where conditions might be additional suitable or suggest techniques to the individual concerned to turn out to be far more flexible or accommodating, so that the function environment improves for the whole department.

It must be emphasized here that a conflict of principles between two department chiefs could prove disastrous for the aims and ambitions of the entire organization. Some particularly huge organizations have folded for lack of understanding or communication between two major wigs. A square peg in a round hole just does not really fit.

When the consumers at the helm of a corporation are in disagreement as far as future techniques of the development and economic future of the organization are concerned, the energies, instead of becoming applied creatively, are neutralized. This can lead to a rift and eventual losses for the organization. A case in point, Mr. Ovitz and Mr. Eisner could not agree on critical problems and had to component. The Disney Company's interests suffered immensely as a result that gave a financial jolt to the entire organization.

Now we come to the point where a team has to be chosen really carefully, so that each and every principal's energies are not in conflict with the other. Company encounter alone will not do. A person may well succeed in constructing up a significant organization below particular political and economic conditions but could possibly utterly fail, need to the circumstances alter. Hence we conclude that circumstances alter circumstances. Here we are talking about the chemistry of all people involved. The outer environment impacts the inner conditions. Whatever influences the mass, has a direct impact upon the people.

Since circumstances are in a state of flux all the time economically and politically on a global level, we should adjust enterprise practices, keeping those changes in mind at house. And those who are adamant not to adjust to outsourcing the American jobs to the Far East will soon be in severe financial straits.

What I discovered most fascinating in my researches was the modifications and development of people today at certain stages of life. Here the problem appears to be the outer conditions putting pressure on a person to alter and adjust or perish. Considering that we consistently age, the faculties of the brain do not consistently maintain pace with altering times. We keep on adding encounter but the reflexes do not boost. A business enterprise should keep on competing with others, keep expenses down, survive and make a profit. Even as staff
are aging quick, a business enterprise ought to stay young in order to grow and catch up with the fast-altering economic and political environment or fold.

This will force a young company to retire those who can not perform the way they utilized to five year ago. We have to make some consumers unhappy to maintain the shareholders pleased and maintain the company's image at the same time.

The profit margin, mainly because of low-priced labor in the Far East, is huge. This provides us a likelihood to grow and show tremendous profits to the investors. But we might have to compromise the excellent of the item.

Lastly, if you are the chief of an organization, you ought to maintain track of the fast-changing economic scene globally and the consumers' needs at property to maintain your head above water and still show profit to your shareholders or you will not remain at the best too long. The Secretary-Common of the United Nations have to attempt to acquire a balance in addressing the conflicting concerns, requirements and concerns of all its Member States, such as its most powerful member, the United States. Keeping everybody pleased without compromising any principles is a challenging task.

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Education with Reading Rainbow


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It comes as no surprise that the founder and co-executive producer of the twenty-time Emmy-award-winning show, Reading Rainbow is an educator and avid reader herself. Dr. Twila Liggett was born to teach.

Liggett's passions led her to a number of jobs, which includes school principal, state reading consultant for Nebraska, a handbook writer and teacher of grant-writing courses. When Nebraska Educational Television decided to be the progenitor of a national children's series, Liggett was their selection. With her talents, Reading Rainbow was born.

Reading Rainbow found a formula that works and sticks with it. Every episode highlights three books that are reviewed by real kids. LeVar Burton, the host of the show, talks candidly to viewers and asks questions that encourage them to answer from their living rooms. Burton goes on location to discover topics addressed in the books so young children can see genuine footage of the events getting discussed. Kids are taught to question and analysis, skills that teachers and parents encourage.

Reading Rainbow does not shy away from tough concerns. They are part of children's reality and Reading Rainbow is there, helping children to cope with the globe. The Emmy award winning Tin Forest offers with 9/11and is included in the Children First!® Film and Video Festivals. Visiting Day focuses on kids with a parent in prison.

The role of the show extends far beyond the actual television set. Burton and Liggett bring their joy of reading into schools, and neighborhood networks promote literacy programs based on the concept that reading should really be enjoyable. In the American school technique, there is a superb push for children to be more literate, but busy schedules stop older young children, such as tweens, from growing their literacy skills by reading for enjoyable. "Reading is the greatest joy on the planet. As soon as you read, the world is there for you," Liggett summarizes.

Parents can be very good role models by reading books themselves. Liggett suggests the public school program of Sustained Silent Reading for everyone, adults as effectively as youngsters. She further recommends that parents come across an author their child enjoys then search for other books by the same author. Some splendid resources are the and the New York Times recommendations.

Amongst the greatest rewards of the Reading Rainbow legacy are loved ones literacy projects, according to Liggett. Across America local stations sponsor initiatives that reach out, bringing reading to everybody-including the poorest communities. Reading supplies are brought to hospital waiting rooms, parents in prison, and rural communities and with them they bring the joy of reading.

However, literacy programs cost capital, a factor lacking in Reading Rainbow's otherwise prosperous production equation. "My dream of dreams is to have a wealthy entrepreneur, preferably one with children and grandkids of the identical mindset, determine that they want to make a distinction in this globe by supporting literacy and supporting Reading Rainbow," Liggett says with a sigh. Funding comes from numerous several resources, neighborhood PBS stations with matching funds grant funds and corporations with a corporate underwriter such as the present sponsor of Reading Rainbow, The Children's Location.

Though waiting for their dream benefactor, Liggett and the Reading Rainbow team struggle together to raise the funds essential for the best-top quality show. Liggett has intriguing plans to use the web as a fund-raiser. For Reading Rainbow, the future is uncertain. You can support Reading Rainbow by donating to your nearby PBS station with a note saying you are supporting them due to the fact they run excellent shows like Reading Rainbow.

Reading Rainbow is a production of GPN/Nebraska ETV Network and WNED-Television Buffalo and is produced by RCN Entertainment, New York. Reading Rainbow is a registered trademark of GPN/WNED-Television.

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The NFL Channel And The Cable Company Controversy


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If you watch Television, and specifically if you are a loyal spectator of the NFL Channel, you may possibly have heard about all the controversy surrounding it lately. For those viewers and any other people who are interested in learning a lot more about exactly what is going on, the following facts must clear it up for everybody.

What is the NFL Channel

Firstly, the NFL Channel has been about considering that 2003 when all 32 skilled league coaches voted on its approval to begin airing. It is a specialty network that is essentially owned and operated by the National Football League as whole and is shown in the United States as well as parts of Canada.

The NFL Channel airs all of the pre-season games as properly as lots of seasonal games live whenever feasible. One of the other awesome functions of this network is that if you miss a game, you can watch a re-run of it as they replay them various times afterward. In addition the NFL games, they also run their own, customized programming. Presently, there are twelve programs in total which include a college football show, a every day highlights segment, the 'Team Cam' which airs live coverage of any NFL-related press conferences, as properly as sports-oriented movies - vintage and existing, the replay show and even more. Football fans could essentially watch for a month of Sundays and still be newly entertained on a regular basis.

The Controversy

Most individuals think the controversy is the result of the satellite Television providers monopolizing the NFL Channel when in actuality, there are presently more cable than satellite providers. DirecTV and Dish Network each carry it as properly as NPS which is a C-Band satellite provider. The list of cable companies that carry the NFL Channel are:

1. Comcast - based in Philadelphia, PA 2. Cox Communications - which is a wholly-privately owned network as properly as the 3rd largest cable provider in the US three. Verizon FiOS Tv - obtainable throughout specific parts of the United States and was the 1st to present 'fiber optic' television service 4. Insight Communications - head-quartered in NYC but currently only on the market in Kentucky, Ohio, Illinois and Indiana five. WOW! - cable and web service provider ranked the finest in 2004 6. RCN - a high-speed/broadband fiber optic, cable firm serving the metropolitan markets of NYC, Boston, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco.

The controversy really lies in a dispute in between the cable corporations and satellite Television providers in conjunction with Time Warner. Time Warner accused Direct Television of lying about having the only access to the NFL Channel in an attempt to lure many people away from Time Warner Cable. In lieu of this controversy, Time Warner Cable dropped the NFL Network from its list of readily available programming in September 2006. Additionally, Charter Communications also previously dropped it in December of 2005.

So that is the story about the NFL Network and its controversy folks - in a nutshell.

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Impact of Positive and Negative Catalysts on Events in Human Lives


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Have you ever noticed what can take place if you just met a friend in the street and shared a cab? You are both in the cab, all is fine, you strategy to attend a social function and suddenly your cab gets involved in an accident. The police comes and you are a witness in an unforeseen event. Per likelihood? Not very. There may possibly be an explanation.
All many people have vibrations emanating from their bodies. Some individuals have a lot stronger vibrations than other people (as evident in the human aura) while other people have energies extremely focused at a specific point in the human technique (physical, mental or spiritual) and of higher strength than most. Such people are instrumental in attracting to themselves events of a positive or negative nature. As in the case of an earthquake that has an epicenter. I term such people today as catalysts given that that is what they are.

In history we locate examples of positive catalysts like Gandhi, a peace maker and negative catalysts like Hitler, Mussolini or Rasputin who brought down the Romanoff Dynasty by his negative vibrations.

We have to never underestimate the influence of such catalysts upon people whose energies are not as focused. You would say "where?"

The concentration of energies may well be on dollars. The result will be extreme events in monetary matters. Mr. Greenspan, the Chairman of the Fed can create reverberations in the economic markets of the globe by increasing the prime interest rate by .25%.

When a catalyst's energies are focused on the physical plane like sex, the events of a sexual nature in form of sexual perversion may possibly manifest. They might not be evident to the friends or relatives of the individual concerned.

The negative catalysts generate milestones in the history of the human race. Karl Marx developed really a stir with his theory of Communism and his ideology remains a milestone amongst the Eastern and Western cultures considering that his energies had been focused on the notion of a government. Karl Marx with Friedrich Engels wrote the Communist Manifesto in 1848 that changed the technique of governments in the East and West.

Normally speaking, there are people among us, who are stronger than the rest and produce profound events in the lives of those about them. Look at any leader. What we see is that lives alter for the superior or worse of all persons connected with a leader. Such modifications do not grow to be apparent instantly but they do occur.

There are men and women who carry with them an aura of fatality or of a positive event. A little observation will make it rather clear. Stay with such a person and watch the events taking place. Not every single individual is a catalyst. Most consumers have their energies very scattered and they make up the function force of a nation.

Association with proper folks can make the difference among success and failure in life.

The Titanic disaster attracted more than 800 people to it. So good was its pull. There are smaller catalysts, too. Such many people are the cause of an event. Nothing happens with out action. An event is merely a reaction to an action performed consciously or unconsciously by a person.

When we develop into aware of two varieties of catalysts in our lives, we can then save ourselves from many negative events in our lives by dissociating ourselves from extreme men and women.

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