It is a beautiful day.

Turns out testing starts next week. I really expect everybody to keep their fingers crossed until they're over. No exceptions!

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Growth goes to central cities

http://usat.ly/NYiYEZ

The last of the woolly mammoths may have suffered serious birth defects, say scientists

http://bit.ly/1fob7YM

Gunshot victims to be suspended between life and death

OMGWTF???? It's only for a few hours right now, but...!!!!!

http://bit.ly/1hyePPW

Western governments see Russian buildup on Ukraine border

http://reut.rs/1hYTDny

Kentucky bill would prohibit filming of farm operations without owner's consent

http://bit.ly/1guy2pt

Brain Study Suggests Autism Starts Before Birth

http://nbcnews.to/1flA2w5

Off the remote eastern tip of Papua New Guinea a natural phenomenon offers an alarming glimpse into the future of the oceans, as increasing concentrations of CO2 in the atmosphere make sea water more acidic.

http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-26746039

Syria’s Latest Victim: International Law

http://time.com/35697/syrias-latest-victim-international-law/

12 country coalition building a "green wall of Africa"

http://bit.ly/1d2CDJ7

Indiana Becomes First State To Back Out Of Common Core

http://n.pr/1oXpdGN

The SHSAT* is a diagnostic, the canary in the coal mine.

* The test you take in NYC to get into Stuy or one of those other schools.

http://bit.ly/1hZZadJ