“Philosophy, practical concerns lead to school cancellation” plus 1 more

Philosophy, practical concerns lead to school cancellation

Posted: 10 Jan 2011 11:11 PM PST

A combination of philosophy and waiting to see if snow removal equipment could beat the weather is why the Grand Island Public Schools had one of the final cancellation notices on Monday classes for students.

"Our philosophy is that the kids will go to school if the community is going to work," interim Superintendent Harrison Cass said.

He said the school district had its employees out working on Sunday in an attempt to clear off the driveways and parking lots for the district's 18 schools and administrative offices. By 9 p.m. or a little later on Sunday, it became obvious that the school district could not keep its drives and parking lots open for students and staff members who would be arriving on Monday morning if classes had not been canceled.

Cass said school personnel who drove around Grand Island Sunday night could also tell that people would have difficulty getting out of their driveways and down the city's side streets on Monday morning. That made them realize that a number of Grand Island businesses would likely be closed on Monday or have a late start.

It was easier to make a decision to have students stay home when it became obvious that one or both parents also would be home for all or part of the day.

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The FIFA Ballon D'Or Is A Triumph For The Philosophy Of Barcelona - Xavi

Posted: 10 Jan 2011 03:51 PM PST

By Rick D'Andrea

Jan 10, 2011 10:16:00 PM

Barcelona midfield maestro Xavi poses at the FIFA Ballon d'Or gala in Zurich (Getty Images)

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Barcelona midfielder Xavi admits the Blaugrana's philosophy helped the club to have three finalists for the 2010 Ballon d'Or.

Team-mate Lionel Messi won the award, and the midfielder says his life wouldn't have changed had he claimed the prestigious accolade.

"Whoever the winner, it would have been a surprise and I want to congratulate Leo," Xavi said after the ceremony. "This award is a triumph for the cantera and for the philosophy of the club.

"It is a moment to savour. We shall see what happens next season.

"My life wouldn't have changed with this award, and I will continue to play like I normally have. The Ballon d'Or remains in Barcelona and there is no problem with this," he concluded.

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Tuesday, January 11, 2011