Bob806

Yeah, totally the opposite with her. I'm just pointing out the misery of Charter Schools in Ohio. The White Hat group folded up, which had a huge hand in Ohio (not sure of elsewhere, if there was an elsewhere). I did not realize it was online school stuff at the root of the problem. I don't get the whole "online" school thing anyway; I can't see it being effective in the long run, because sometimes we need group discussion to help our minds out. For a class or two, I bet it's fine. For an entire curriculum, I'm not so sure. I have quite a few friends of mine who got online Fire Science degrees, mainly for resume building for possible promotions. IMHO, nothing beats hands-on experience, no matter what the field you work in or study. I want to be a punt returner for the University of Phoenix online! WSS- while I understand your disdain for the teachers union, just remember our wonderful state hasn't moved on the school funding issue (Ohio Supreme Court said it was unconstitutional years ago). So these operating levies depend on voters to pass or fail, and the teachers' raises/benefits depend on them. It's the only tax a voter has a say-so on to my knowledge that effects so many people. Eventually, it needs to be fixed but no politician seems willing to stick their neck out on it.

WSS I think its simply a bad idea to appoint a for-profit person to a post that is in charge of public schools. Bad look for sure. I cannot pinpoint anything specifically that she's done "wrong." I simply used her as an example of cronyism. Ohio is an example of Charter School failure, let's hope that Betsy doesn't turn a blind eye.

Breaking News Chemist....all of DC is special-interest cronies. Ever hear of Betsy DeVos?

I got tired of Obama disrespecting the police force and not acknowledging some terrorist acts. And saying he would stay out of the Mosque request at NYC Ground Zero. I'm sure there's more as well.

Just my opinion- the so-called "hate" has nothing to do with the economy. It has to do with arrogance and insults. I'm tired of it. Guys who acted like this when I was in junior high and high school got their asses kicked. He's lucky the Ds are imploding. He's lucky his supporters remain loyal, which I cannot understand....this guy is Teflon.

I think Thursday Night football should avoid division rivalry games, but what do I know.

September 8th: Browns 27 Patriots 24

I got round 2 then lol. Peppers was one of my favorites. His sack of Keenum exorcised a lot of Mile High demons for me last December.

Cheers, and RIP Stan

It is very sad indeed. I happened to be there on duty, our best efforts couldn't revive him. Kathy is strong but she may need our help. Prayers to her and their family.

I'm lost here....what does the FD have to do with this?

I lost 76 points on scUM & Auburn. Hap hap happy New year to me lol.

Yeah, I reached on Arizona State and Memphis, so bye bye to me it appears. Bowl Mania with confidence points is my favorite by far. I've never been into fantasy football league stuff.

For tailgating, either pulled pork or brats on the grill. After the game, stop in a pizza joint or pick up on the way home.

I took the communist Patriots

From Cleveland (JF Rhodes HS), now live in Berea, Oh ( Browns headquarters, woof).

I saw you were at Quoddy Head, and I've been there too its amazing (I think it's the most eastern point in the USA). Union Bay is the name of a campground ( suppose the nearest city would be Ontonagon, MI). It's also funny to me that the best gnocchi I ever ate was in the U.P. Another cool spot in the U.P. is the ski jump at Copper Head- you can climb to the top and see just how high those ski jumpers take off from, it is amazing. So many beautiful things to see in the USA, but not enough time or money I suppose to see it all (mega millions would cure that lol). I really want to see the Columbia River Gorge in Oregon/Washington someday, along with Big Bend National Park.

Wow, somehow I missed this thread. My family loves to travel, camping in particular as we've been camping in 38 states.