Random Links Thread

[Blarg]

 

• NJ teacher who was late 111 times says he was eating breakfast

 

Republican Gov. Chris Christie referenced the case in a tweet on Friday. Christie wrote: "Think I'm too tough on the teachers union? This is what we're dealing with in NJ."

[arch stanton]

If you wait for a union employee to be late 100 times before you take action who is really at fault?

[Blarg]

Arch, the system that allows the employee a graduated series of chances to be a **** up without reprisal.

It takes about five years for a bad teacher to be actively monitored and reprimanded before they can be dismissed with cause. Most principles in socal are moved from site to site in five years or less. The process, if it stalls out once from a new administrator, gets a complete reset.

So a bad teacher can keep dodging being fired by just holding out and in the process gets to ruin the lives of a classroom year after year.

The process is broken.

Edited August 29, 2015 by notti

[arch stanton]

That was in New Jersey

[Redondo]

 

 

• 'Unicorn woman' appeals for help as rare condition causes horn-like… 

 

 

 

[Redondo]

 

Bilateral amputee an Ironman

 

A devastating workplace accident left Hector Picard without his right arm and only half of his left arm.  Today, 23 years later, he’s become an accomplished triathlete, inspiring others with his endurance and positive attitude. In October, he’ll be the first bilateral amputee chosen to compete in the prestigious IronMan World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.

 

 

 

[Redondo]

• Scientists discover coral reef to rival the Great Barrier Reef (Fox News Science)

[Redondo]

 

 

 

Shark Takes Big Bite Out of California Surfer's Board

 

 

[Redondo]

• Fan dies after falling from top deck during MLB game

• California drought forcing some families to live in 'Third-World-type conditions'

[Redondo]

Call me 'ze,' not 'he': University wants everyone to use 'gender inclusive' pronouns

[Redondo]

Japan wins Little League World Series title

 

International representative Japan came back from a 10-2 first inning deficit to beat Lewisberry, Pennsylvania, 18-11 for its third LLWS title. Japan outscored the U.S. team 16-1 after the first inning.

 

[Sully151]

New footage shows that Hitler wanted SRV's tone

[gotbeer]

 

Japan wins Little League World Series title

 

International representative Japan came back from a 10-2 first inning deficit to beat Lewisberry, Pennsylvania, 18-11 for its third LLWS title. Japan outscored the U.S. team 16-1 after the first inning.

 

 

When did the Angels start representing the US?

[Stradling]

Do any of us want to live in a society where you can't use gender specific pronouns? Do any of us believe that a person who is offended by being referred to by the wrong pronoun can actually be a useful member of society?

[Tank]

yeah, i dont get any of this, either.

 

there's only two genders. if you don't like what you are, have the surgery.

[Angel Dog and Beer]

 

 

Shark Takes Big Bite Out of California Surfer's Board

 

 

Two miles north from where I was surfing. And I did notice the baitfish and birds were particularly active in and around those areas.

[Redondo]

Two miles north from where I was surfing. And I did notice the baitfish and birds were particularly active in and around those areas.

 

Wow, that is really close. Glad you are okay

[Redondo]

• Police officer pays for homeless mother, daughter to stay in hotel, eat

   

  • $20 found in San Francisco leads to $1 million lottery win

[gotbeer]

 

• Police officer pays for homeless mother, daughter to stay in hotel, eat

   

 

To protect and serve.  Good for him.

[Redondo]

Four-diamond JW Marriott hotel proposed near Disneyland

[Redondo]

• Outrage after Auschwitz installs showers to ‘cool down’ visitors

 

• Hungary shuts down rail traffic for westward-bound migrants, clears train station

[gotbeer]

Unlucky lottery winner gets IOU from state of Illinois

 

 

 

The state’s biggest fiscal burden is underfunded retiree benefits, which account for up to 24% of general expenditures, according to Moody’s Investors Service, which rates the state at A3-negative.

 

 

Of course, it isn't looking good for California or NY also.

[Blarg]

This is why you want the cash payout and not a 26 year payment. You never know when the entire lottery system goes belly up.

[Redondo]

Waves up to 20-feet-tall pound Hawaii as hurricane moves north

[Redondo]

• Man suffering from constipation for 10 years has 11-pound stool removed