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“There’s just a mound of research that indicates pretty clearly that when kids start too young, they struggle to keep up and that struggle continues for years and years,” Simitian said Wednesday.
He credited reading specialist Natalie Bivas of Palo Verde Elementary School and kindergartner teacher Diana Argenti of Walter Hays Elementary School for persuading him to push the bill, which is similar to others that have been defeated in the past two decades. Bivas and Argenti gathered the signatures of 289 fellow P...
“Had they not approached me with the petition, I would not have thought to have introduced the bill,” Simitian said.
Under his bill, children would have to turn 5 years old by Sept. 1 instead of Dec. 2 to enter kindergarten. The bill would be phased in so that each year, beginning in 2012, the cutoff date would be a month earlier.
Proponents of the bill say children who begin school at a younger age are less equipped to handle academics and aren’t as socially prepared as the older children.
“I’m hoping we’ll be talking a lot less in our meeting about retaining students,” Bivas said Wednesday. She said kindergarten has become more challenging over the years and there are greater expectations placed on children learning to read, write and do mathematics.
“We felt bad for these little teeny-weeny kids having these very high demands placed on them,” Bivas said.
Simitian’s bill allows students born between Sept. 1 and Dec. 2 to enter a transitional kindergarten. It also allows parents to appeal to their local school board if they believe their children are ready for kindergarten if born after Sept. 1.
A permanent caravan site for vineyard workers in Tillington will have to be shut down following a High Court ruling.
River Farm has become home to 21 caravans lived in by workers employed in the burgeoning English viticulture industry.
However, a senior judge’s ruling today means they can now only be lived in by agricultural workers employed on River Farm itself.
They will also have to be moved off the site twice a year so they are only there during the grape growing and harvesting season.
Landowner David Langmead argued the workers were badly needed by the growing number of wine growers in the southern counties but Mr Justice Lane dashed his hopes of being able to keep the caravans on his land permanently.
Mr Langmead was granted planning permission in 2005 by Chichester District Council to lay down an agricultural hard-standing, a new access track and an earth bund.
But that was subject to tight conditions that caravans on the site should only be lived in by agricultural workers employed on River Farm. The council also said they had to be removed immediately at the end of the viticulture season, between March 1 and October 31 each year.
In 2009 Mr Langmead was granted temporary consent to use the caravans to accommodate seasonal workers employed in agriculture locally.
That expired in 2014 but, since then, the caravans have been permanently stationed on the site, said the judge, and have been used throughout the year to accommodate workers ‘employed in viticulture in various places in southern England’.
In November 2016, the council issued an enforcement notice demanding removal of all caravans from the site, other than those occupied by agricultural workers employed on River Farm.
Following a public inquiry, that decision was upheld by a government planning inspector last September.
The inspector said there was ‘no evidence that any of the people who occupy the caravans work at River Farm’.
“Year round occupation by workers working elsewhere has resulted in what is in effect a permanent residential caravan site,” he added.
The caravans created a ‘significant urban element’ that affected the ’tranquillity and character of the national park’.
Although their presence only had a ‘very slight level of visual effect’ on the local landscape, the inspector upheld the enforcement notice.
Challenging that decision, Mr Langmead pointed out many vineyards rely on the workers who call the caravans home.
He argued the inspector had ignored his proposed mitigation measures, including erection of fencing and hedge and tree planting around the site.
Dismissing his appeal, however, Mr Justice Lane could find no flaw in the inspector’s conclusions.
The inspector had been right to say that, even if the enforcement notice were overturned, the seasonal condition would still apply and the site would still have to be cleared of caravans twice a year.
And the proposed mitigation measures were not relevant to the issue of whether the caravans could be occupied by workers not employed on River Farm.
Indian Railways have decided to convert technical stoppages of 23 Duronto Express trains into commercial ones, thus enabling passengers to book tickets and board from such stops.
“We have identified 23 out of 54 Duronto trains whose technical stoppages would be converted into commercial ones to increase patronage,” railways officials said.
The 23 Durontos include the Howrah-New Delhi Duronto which would have commercial stoppages at Dhanbad and Kanpur. Mumbai Central-New Delhi AC Duronto would have stoppages at Vadodara, Ratlam and Kota.
Yashwantpur-Delhi Sarai Rohilla AC Duronto would have stoppages at Guntakal and Secunderabad while Howrah-Yashwantpur Duronto would stop at Bhubaneswar, Vizianagaram, Vijayawada and Renigunta, officials said.
Likewise, Delhi Sarai Rohilla- Jammu Tawi Duronto would have stoppages at Ludhiana and Chennai-Hazrat Nizamuddin Duronto at Vijayawada, Balharshah, Nagpur and Jhansi.
Bhubaneswar-Delhi Duronto express would halt at Mughalsarai and Kanpur and Ernakulum-Nizamuddin Duronto would have stoppages at Kota, Ratlam, Vadodara, Panvel, Ratnagiri, Madgaon, Mangalore Jn, Kozhikode.
A formal announcement of the stoppages and bookings at these halts would be made soon, officials added.
At present, Duronto trains run from originating stations to the terminating stations without any halts in between. However, for operational reasons, they are provided technical stoppages at major junctions, though bookings are not allowed in these stations.
HAINES CITY, Fla. — There will be an increased police presence in all eight Haines City schools with the assistance of Florida Highway Patrol State Troopers, according to the Haines City Department.
This follows the actions of several other Florida counties and cities that are putting more law enforcement officers in schools.
Sarasota County School leaders will discuss options for increasing overall school safety, putting more school resource officers in schools as well as more law enforcement officers on Tuesday in an executive session board meeting.
On Monday, Manatee County Schools put two armed school resource officers in every high school and one school resource officer in every middle school.
Hernando County Schools added 10 officers to its budget last week.
This comes as the Florida Senate is moving forward with a bill that would potentially arm teachers and enact as series of safety measures designed to prevent another tragedy like the one in Parkland.
The measure would raise the minimum age to buy a gun to 21 and impose a three-day waiting period for all gun purchases.
It would also designate about $100M for student mental health programs and more money for school building upgrades.
However, it's still on hold. The Florida House has yet to vote on their version of the bill.
Nov 12 (Reuters) - Westpac Banking Corp said on Monday it intends to raise about A$750 million ($540 million) through an offering of capital notes.
Each note will have an issue price of A$100, and the distribution margin on the notes is expected to be between 3.70 percent and 3.90 percent per annum, the bank said in a statement.
The move comes days after the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) flagged higher capital requirements for the country’s four biggest lenders.
I have to admit, I've been slacking. It was almost a year ago when a friend told me about this magical place where you can fill up on gas, buy lottery tickets, and order a big bowl of bibimbap all on the same lot. I was skeptical.
Since then, I've heard about the hangover-curing qualities of jobchae, the late-night bulgogi cravings, and the increasing level of satisfaction that every single bite of donkkaseu unveils. It was time to visit Ko Cha.
The scene of the location is exactly as one would expect: a small store front sits nestled between an Exxon Mobile and a Marco's Pizza. Inside, seven tables, a few bar stools at the window, and a wall illuminated with popular menu items make the space feel nothing like a gas station.
The tabletops are made of picturesque Asian murals, and the strong scent of sesame and ginger waft through the air.
The menu takes a tour of China and Korea. On one side, there's lo mein, moo goo gai pan, and General Tso's chicken. On the other — nang myun, kalbi, and jobchae. We focused on the latter.
Tteokbokki, a popular Korean snack food made from soft rice cakes, noodle-like fish cakes, and red chili sauce exudes subtle heat with a lingering sweetness that's balanced by the presence of sesame seeds and diced green onion ($7.99).
Miniature dumplings filled with beef and spices ($5.99) and lumpia ($6.99) — crispy spring rolls stuffed with minced pork, onion, garlic, and various spices — are served fried and piping hot.
The kimchi pancakes ($7.99) resemble crispy personal pizzas, and they're every bit as good as they sound. Order one and your neighbors at the next table over might stare in envy before walking your way saying, "Is that the pancake? I'm going to have that next time." Indeed, it's a must.
The pictures on the menu can be deceiving, but in a good way. Each entrée comes to the table with a separate bento box that includes a mix of sides that seems to change daily — ginger-forward curry potatoes, bitter greens with sesame, and kimchi to name a few. The pickled cucumbers act as a nice palate cleanser thanks ...
Echoes of Kelly Clarkson that come from the boombox in the corner will soon be forgotten when a steaming hot cast-iron plate of kalbi ($11.99/$14.99) arrives at the table. Thin cuts of beef from the chuck end of short ribs (bone and all) sizzle and taunt with an unforgettable aroma. Each bite of beef tantalizes the sen...
The noodle world is comprised of bowls of naengmyeon (noodles made from sweet potato starch; $10.99) in the cold, hot, and spicy variety, ramen, and jjajang (noodles topped with chunjang, a salty black soybean paste; $9.99). Each arrives in a large bowl and is paired with all the aforementioned sides. The jjambbong ($1...
Ginger, soy, garlic, and sesame contribute to the addictive slices of beef, better known as bulgogi ($8.99/$12.99), proving that the cravings are the real deal. I have yet to try the hangover-healing qualities of the jobchae (sweet potatoes noodles), but I can confirm the bibimbap is a go-to dish for a reason. The word...
The culinary tour comes to an end when a plate of orange wedges and fortune cookies gets dropped with the check. The food coma is to come.
May we suggest you fill up on gas on the way out. If you forget the lottery tickets, don't stress. You'll be back.
The Capitol Hill Film Classic is the nation's most daring new film festival in Washington, DC. Currently in it's second year, the Film Classic is a unique short film knockout style competition where local entries compete against the best in the world. All submissions will be divided into four geographical brackets-- Am...
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"Eighth Grade" star Elsie Fisher: Social media has "made me more anxious"
The new dramedy "Eighth Grade," about a painfully shy 13-year old stumbling through her last week of middle school, is the first film for writer-director Bo Burnham and for its young star, Elsie Fisher. But there's more to the movie than the usual teen angst and acne. There's the loneliness that, research tells us, is ...
To watch a trailer for "Eighth Grade" click on the video player below.
On July 15, 1997, the fashion designer was killed on the front steps of his Miami Beach mansion. Steve Hartman reports.
The Justice Department confirmed this week that, based on unspecified "new information," it is re-opening the case of Emmett Till, the 14-year-old African-American youth from Chicago who was kidnapped and killed in the town of Money, Mississippi back in 1955. Steve Hartman reports.
The Killers' song "Mr. Brightside" skyrocketed up the charts in 2003, and the group's most recent album, "Wonderful Wonderful," debuted at number one. Correspondent Kristine Johnson talks with Killers frontman Brandon Flowers about his deep Las Vegas roots, and why his Mormon faith might make him an unlikely ambassador...
WEB EXTRA VIDEO: Killers frontman Brandon Flowers on pop music today: "We need to class it up a little bit"
The lead singer of The Killers, Brandon Flowers, talks with correspondent Kristine Johnson about the state of popular music today.
Ronnie Vannucci and Brandon Flowers, of the Las Vegas rock 'n' roll group The Killers, revisit with correspondent Kristine Johnson the house where the band practiced in its early days.
To hear The Killers perform the title track of "Wonderful Wonderful" click on the video player below.
Ben Tracy takes a tour of Shanghai, which is home to the best xialongbao (soup dumplings, or pork dumplings injected with soup).
Hollywood star and gay icon Tab Hunter died on Sunday, July 8, 2018 at age 86. Steve Hartman looks back at the life and career of the teen heartthrob and cult movie actor who would write a revealing autobiography about living as a homosexual in Hollywood. Also, we remember the life of entertainer Frank Sinatra's first ...
In this "Sunday Morning" profile originally broadcast on October 23, 2005, correspondent Susan Spencer talked with Hunter about his struggle with fame, battling homophobia in the 1950s and '60s, and the resurgence of his career working with outré filmmaker John Waters ("Polyester").
Conor Knighton talks with the actress and fellow Charleston, West Virginia native who became a star on the series "Alias," and became tabloid fodder with her marriage to (and separation from) Ben Affleck. Today, Jennifer Garner is back on screen, and has recently co-founded Once Upon a Farm, an organic fresh baby food ...
For 30 years high school music teacher Robert Moore directed one of the greatest high school choral groups in the country, the Ponca City Chorale, of Ponca City, Okla. Now retired, Moore would love nothing more than a repeat performance. Unknown to Moore, that is precisely what his former students arranged to surprise ...
Men in Blazers: "Soccer is the perfect internet sport"
Jim Axelrod meets with the "Men in Blazers" – soccer aficionados Michael Davies and Roger Bennett – who talk about the rise in popularity of soccer (sorry, football!) in the United States, and attribute it to the rise of a new medium: the Internet.
The comedian on a global chain of stores devoted to a single candy.
We leave you this Sunday Morning among the elephants of the Ngorongoro Crater in the highlands of Tanzania. Videographer: Lee McEachern.
Whether animals are assigned numbers or names by the scientists studying them, their attraction remains the same.
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AHWATUKEE, Ariz. (AP) - Authorities are trying to get a possibly violent suspect who has a gun to come out of his house peacefully in the Phoenix suburb of Ahwatukee.
According to Phoenix police, a wanted man is barricaded in a home near Chandler Boulevard and 13th Avenue.
They say a fugitive detail talked to the suspect on Wednesday. He then ran into his home and barricaded himself.
Police say the man has been holding a firearm while inside the house.
The name of the man and other details haven’t been released yet.
Phoenix police are helping out Tempe police with the situation.
Some neighbors have been temporarily evacuated for their safety during the barricade situation.
Authorities say there are no reports of injuries and the scene is contained.
Duke Energy, the largest U.S. power company by generation capacity, said on Monday it would buy Piedmont Natural Gas for $4.9 billion in cash, helping expand its natural gas distribution business.
Duke offered $60 in cash for each Piedmont share, representing a premium of about 42 percent premium to the stock's Friday close.
A glut of supply from shale fields has ensured relatively stable pricing for natural gas distributors such as Piedmont.
This has prompted a number of U.S. power producers to boost their natural gas infrastructure and lower dependence on power generation as demand for electricity weakens due to increased energy efficiency.
Southern Co said in August it would buy AGL Resources for about $8 billion in cash.

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