| CapeCodToday Blog Chowder
I can find no reason why federal law is being waived for this except that many feel that Title IX, the gender equity law, applies only to how much money schools should be spending on school sports. In a Cape Cod Times editorial today they took the position that it was a good idea. Well, they didn't really stick out their neck; they said it is worth considering. My feeling is this: Schools should try single sex groupings it and see who it helps without tooting it all over the place as the answer. Results, in terms of test scores and emotional output should be studied. Doctoral dissertations should be encouraged to examine it and survey research should be funded to see how much, if at all, it helps. Finally, the question must be asked if it is worth setting aside Title IX and possibly the culture altering woman's movement to do it? We need to know these things before we get too infatuated with separating boys and girls at school.
MAVERICKS PLAYBOOK
In 24 games, the eight-year pro is averaging 1.8 points and 3.4 rebounds, but his size and six allotted fouls per game could be a big benefit. Health matters Jerry Stackhouse made his second return from the same right hamstring injury Friday as the first reserve off the bench, and Josh Howard played in his second game with a sore back. Injuries have been a constant theme this season, and with 27 games left and the team in transition, Avery Johnson has his fingers crossed. "I'd like to get a good look-see for a consistent stretch on this team, and we're just not there yet," Johnson said. "You just can't get there instantaneously. It takes some time." Briefly The No. 2 Tennessee Volunteers, on the eve of their showdown with in-state rival No.
Nation and World News Briefs for Feb. 25
Nation and World News Briefs for Feb. 25 Associated Press Roadside blast kills 3 Shiite pilgrims; police say death toll from suicide bombing at 56BAGHDAD (AP) — A roadside bomb killed three Shiite pilgrims Monday in the outskirts of Baghdad, while the death toll from a suicide bombing targeting pilgrims resting in a tent the day before rose to 56, authorities said.In all, extremists have attacked pilgrims headed to the holy city of Karbala three times in the past two days.The suicide bomber targeted travelers enjoying tea and refreshments in a tent near Iskandariyah, 30 miles south of Baghdad, as authorities have fortified the capital and Karbala to try to keep away extremists.Karbala is burial site of Imam Hussein, one of Shiite Islam's most revered figures, where ceremonies will culminate Wednesday to commemorate the end of the 40-day mourning period following the anniversary of his death.Sunday's blast killed at least 56 people and injured 68, according to police and Dr.
Close knit: Weekly gatherings tie knitters together
A group of knitters, calling themselves "Stitch N Bitch," meet for a Wednesday night gathering at the Good Food Store Cafe. The group welcomes knitters of all skill levels. "(It's) people who get together and stitch and talk about fun things," says Shelli Martineau.
Watch an audio slideshow of one of their meetings here. .
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