| Visiting Au Pairs Help Bring Germany To SBHS
Two of Stone Bridge High School's German classes got a lesson on Germany from some nationals Wednesday. Three women, who are in Loudoun working as au pairs for a year, sat with the classes for an hour and answered questions about what life was like in Germany and how it differed from the U.S. Students got the women's thoughts on everything from music and food to the popularity of MySpace and what teens do for fun on the weekends."It's nice to get to know other cultures and be able to tell them about Germany," Julia Wurm, 19, who takes care of two children in Ashburn, said. "It's good for us, too, because we get to know what it's like in German classes in American schools."The visit was the idea of Teresa Breitenthaler, Stone Bridge's German teacher. Breitenthaler got in contact with Kathleen Schultz, who is the local coordinator for au pairs in the area."There are very few opportunities for the kids to use their German skills," Breitenthaler said.
Republican rivals open final assault in Florida
LOOK AT US NOW.. We women or most of us resent being put in the closet until people like you are ready to let us out. I stand up for my right's as an american and a woman. and I will vote Hillary. and I also agree Bill should take a break and control his mouth and temper. Yes he should back up his wife, but in the right manner. Every man who is a man should stand up for their woman. But i think the women are having to fight their husbands battles. AWWW Shame on you. I do think it is time for change. But Obama has not told us WHAT CHANGE. sorry I can't vote on that. But don't matter who it is they all give us hope and promises they don't keep. And why is it gay men can serve their country, as long as it is secret, But why can't gay women. I saw that on the commentary last night. could it be because you men feel we haven't earned our rights yet.
Sony Launches Vaio NR Notebooks
SAN DIEGO — Sony Electronics has introduced its Vaio NR series, a line of entry-level notebook PCs with suggested retails starting at about $750. According to the company, this is the lowest-priced laptop it has ever introduced. This news follows the company's introduction last week of a limited-edition series of Vaio notebooks with covers designed by artist Maya Hayuk. The NR series models feature 15.4-inch widescreen LCD displays and come pre-installed with Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium. All models are also equipped with built-in 802.11 a/b/g wireless capability, and select models feature an Intel Core 2 Duo processor. Other features include: preloaded LocationFree software that allows users to access one's personal video recorder or DVD player and vie such content on the notebook via the Web; a built-in DVD and CD burner and included Click to DVD software; four USB ports and ExpressCard, SD card and Memory Stick Pro slots; and a suite of software applications for importing, viewing and cataloging digital images.
Police: Possible Predator Milling Around San Fernando Schools
NORTH HILLS, Calif. -- Police on Saturday said that there have been a trio of disconcerting incidents reported in which a man approached pre-teen students at north San Fernando Valley schools. One student said she was touched inappropriately, according to officials. Two of the incidents took place at North Hills' San Jose elementary school, while another one was reported at Granada Hills' Patrick Henry middle school. .
Stories that will be in the Monday, Jan. 28 edition:
John McCain and Hillary Rodham Clinton are the leading choices for Missourians who plan to vote in the Feb. 5 primary, according to new polls conducted for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and KMOV-TV. The latest poll figures show Sen. Barack Obama lagging 13 points behind Clinton in Missouri. BRIEFLY: Pakistan and Afghanistan are emerging as bigger focus in US terrorism fight; Rival Kenyan tribes face off with machetes, clubs and rocks in once quiet tourist town; Tens of thousands of Indonesians mourn ex-dictator Suharto despite his tarnished rights record; Leader of Greece's Orthodox Church, Archbishop Christodoulos, dies; 'No Country for Old Men' dominates weekend awards, which put celebration ahead of strike. LOCAL BOB MAYS PARK: We look at some of the recent changes in the master site plan for the development of Bob Mays Park, what the recent public input for this project was and how some old-fashioned park features were favored over some of the newer concepts.
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On the Republican side are Bill Graham, who has campaigned against the gas tax, former state Supreme Court Justice Bob Orr and state Sen. Fred Smith. • Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels (R) could have a re-election fight on his hands. Hoosier voters are still smarting over his moves to bring daylight-saving time to the state and to lease the Indiana Toll Road to a foreign company. Daniels’ Democratic challenger will come from a field that includes Jill Long Thompson, a former congresswoman, and Jim Schellinger, an architect. .
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