Scott Parks is the education columnist for the Dallas Daily News. He had some interesting items on his January 2007 wish list for the Dallas schools. Some are poignant and in dire need. Some are possibilities during this new year. Others are down right wishful thinking without much chance of succeeding, regardless of the need. Here are only a few…
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Dallas Limo Dallas Car Dallas Limos Airport Transportation Dallas
Luxury is something that hardly fails to impress anyone. When thinking about luxury, cars are definitely one of the few things that first come to our mind. Also, when it is the best of all, limo, which itself is thought to symbolize sophistication and opulence, there would be very few exceptional people who do not appreciate this VIP treatment of…
Dallas Wonderful Times For All Part 1
The city of Dallas offers a rich southern culture that is one of a kind. No matter what your reason for visiting, it promises to be an amazing trip. With it’s contemporary architecture, downtown Dallas has a unique feeling, everywhere you go. True to the Texas attitude, Dallas displays a swagger that is all its own. For sightseers, the options…
Dallas Apartments
Apartments, townhouses, condos, duplex, studio or loft – whatever you may be looking for, Dallas apartments has it all. Dallas rental apartments vary in their size conveniences and locations, but most are modern dwelling units with a host of features and all basic amenities. Depending on your requirement, select from apartments in the city with conveniences of restaurants and shopping…
Pay Or Punish Just Do Something
Let me paint a picture for you. It is this past Monday night; you have just opened another beer and are toasting with your friends. Why? Being the smart gambler that you are, you placed a significant wager on the San Antonio Spurs over the Dallas Mavericks, and the Spurs are up 111-109 with 15 seconds to go in the…
Dallas Cowboys A History Of Winning
The Dallas Cowboys, according to Forbes magazine, is one of the most valuable sports teams in North America. They are owned by Jerry Jones and made their debut in 1962. They were the first team to wear their white jerseys at home (the teams were supposed to wear colored jerseys when playing at home). The Cowboys have an estimated current…
Texas Real Estate Property In The Big State
Everything in Texas is big, including real estate options. If you’re considering a move to Texas, here is a primer on the state. Dallas Dallas is a big city with a definite oil influence. There is a certain over the top feeling about Dallas, but people are pleasant and the city has first-rate services. Make no mistake, living in Dallas…
Dallas Texas A Brief Overview
Dallas, Texas is the ninth largest city in the United States with a population of 1.4 million people. Dallas is a prosperous business city, with telecommunications, computer technology, banking, and transportation leading the economic adventures of the area. It is also appreciated for the oil and cotton it contributes to the world. The headquarters for many prosperous businesses are located…
Dallas Season 5 Dvd Review
Nominated for 18 Emmys and 15 Golden Globes in its thirteen season run, Dallas is the 1,000-pound gorilla of the prime-time drama/soap opera genre. Premiering in 1978 as a five-part miniseries, the show combines the classic sex and innuendo of boilerplate afternoon soap operas with the freewheeling adventure of Texas wildcats and filthy rich capitalist oil barons. The explosive combination…
Nclb Program Should Take Its Cue From Dallas Schools
Failure to educate our country’s most disadvantaged students is the most glaring and abiding social and moral problem of the United States. For nearly 20 years, our nation has worked to improve our schools and student achievement levels. The No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act was to be the answer to this dilemma by holding all schools accountable for student…