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Name ___________________________ Date ________________________ Directions: In the passage below, circle all of the words that need to be capitalized.
As we send our children to school everyday, it's important to know how clean and healthy their schools are. students spend approximately 14,000 hours inside buildings over the course of their school years. one area of growing concern is the air quality in the school buildings, particularly for children suffering from allergies or asthma. asthma affects close to five million children and leads to 10 million missed school days every year, according to the american lung association. That makes asthma the number one cause of school absenteeism due to chronic illness. the lack of good quality indoor air may adversely impact these children, and the adults who teach them. "we know that fresh air, proper circulation and managing humidity are important in our homes," said dr. mary lasley, pediatric allergist. "Why shouldn't this be true in a school?" part of the air quality problem can be traced to energy conservation. Since the energy crisis in the 1970s, buildings have been tightened up to conserve energy, leading to fresh air circulation problems. Also, school systems tend to close down heat and air systems at night to further conserve energy. This can easily expand problems of poor air circulation and create excess relative humidity in the school, contributing to mold and dust mite growth. fortunately, schools can take actions to reduce air quality problems. something as simple as constantly running the HVAC system and proper maintenance can work wonders in a school's environment. "removing dust and soil often from all surfaces is a key element in maintaining good indoor air quality, along with proper ventilation and humidity control," said dr. mary lasley, a pediatric allergist. "parents should work with administrators to ensure the school has an environment that enhances learning while keeping our children comfortable." many factors may impact the air quality of the school environment, such as air drawn from outside sources, radon, hvac systems, building materials, activities within the building, people, printers, copiers, wet and dry markers, and furnishings. thus, the cleanliness of all surfaces within the school including the floor covering, ceiling tile, walls, windows, furnishings, and counter tops play an equal role in contributing to a school's air quality. regular cleaning of these surfaces can help decrease air quality problems. floor and carpet maintenance, for example, can reduce soil, dust and other allergens. carpet is often used in schools to provide comfort for sitting and walking and a quieter and safer learning environment. "carpet is simply easier and less expensive to care for than hard surface flooring," said ken mcintosh, technical director of the carpet and rug institute. "All it takes is regular vacuuming, attention to spots, and extraction cleaning twice a year. properly maintained carpets can help improve air quality in schools because dust that settles on the carpet is not easily re-suspended and is kept out of the breathing zone." Name ___________________________ Date ________________________ Directions: In the passage below, circle all of the words that need to be capitalized.
for many teens, the prom is an event that takes 16 years of planning. between finding a date, a dress or tux, and making a dinner reservation, getting ready for prom can be a full-time activity for teenagers. despite all their planning, however, seams break open, couples break up and teens break out! while some things cannot be avoided, skin problems can be minimized or prevented with proper planning. to help teenagers prepare for prom night, skin care experts hilary baldwin, m.d., associate professor of clinical dermatology at the state university of new york in brooklyn, and celebrity make-up artist michael criscuolo offer their "prescription for a perfect prom" on www.pimpleportal.com. both experts agree that creating a prom perfect look is about making the most of your assets and working on any problem areas in advance. "it is important to begin with a clean canvas," says dr. baldwin. "If you think your acne is beyond self-treatment, see a dermatologist," she advises. "a dermatologist can diagnose your type of acne and provide you with a long-term treatment plan to clear up your pimples and help prevent future breakouts." "don't wait until the last minute," cautions dr. baldwin. "a dermatologist can't magically clear up your problems overnight." to help combat acne, your dermatologist may prescribe a medically proven treatment such as retin-a-micro (tretinoin gel) microsphere, 0.1%, which enables a noticeable improvement of acne within two to seven weeks with minimum irritation. criscuolo, a makeup artist whose clients include young stars from film, television and music, says teens who are anxious to cover their acne with makeup often apply too much, or use the wrong kind of cosmetics for their skin. such mistakes, he notes, only confirm that they are hiding something, and can draw attention to the problem. to make their special night even more special, he offers the following advice. start early. make-up takes about an hour to settle. make-up that is applied correctly should last the whole night. Prom night should not be spent in a long line in the girls' room re-applying make-up. keep it cool. store moisturizers and astringents in the refrigerator prior to applying. the coolness is soothing to sunburned or irritated skin and helps to tighten pores. glow! to create that all-night-glow, try your hand at creme blush. select a shade that is slightly darker than your powder blush, and apply under foundation for best results. green with envy. for a single blemish, mix a green-based concealer with your usual color cover-up. the green base will reduce the redness of the pimple, and blend into your natural skin tone. try this for zits on your face, back and chest. in clinical studies, the retin-a-micro irritation profile was found to be similar to a mild, local irritant. the most common adverse reactions to retin-a-micro were limited to mild or moderate irritation of the skin. severe cutaneous irritation occurred infrequently. Name ___________________________ Date ________________________ Directions: In the passage below, circle all of the words that need to be capitalized.
students at the art institutes study for careers in many different professions, but almost all involve spending time at a personal computer (pc). since many of the art institutes also have culinary arts programs, chef-instructors were put to the pc friendly test and asked to develop low-mess, high-energy foods for snacking at computers. "students of multi-media & web design, media arts & animation and graphic design spend many long and hungry hours at the computer. we asked some of our chefs to help develop foods that would not only be easy to eat and have a low-mess factor, but also supply enough energy to avoid the sluggishness that comes from too much junk food," says jeffrey durosko, spokesperson for the art institutes. chef instructor christine geyer of the art institute of los angeles culinary arts program offers recipes that satisfy sweet tooths, but also creations that "don't leave residue on fingers, such as salt, seasonings on trail mixes or pretzel mixes," says geyer. raspberry cooler, citrus delight and top banana are yogurt-based snacks in a glass. made with fresh fruit, juice and flavored yogurts, these high-energy drinks are perfect for computers "as long as you put it in a cup with a lid and use a straw," geyer cautions. chef instructor chris deJohn of the art institute of colorado's culinary arts program says, "dim sum works well, as does simple cheese and fruit skewers. just cube your favorite cheeses (hard cheeses work best) with favorite fruits that don't drip like strawberries, grapes or pineapple," explains deJohn. other pc friendly food deJohn likes are wrap sandwiches or spicy tuna and egg omelet sushi for those interested in a more ambitious snack for nibbling at the computer. for chef-instructor peter babcock of the art institute of fort lauderdale, the best computer snacks are the simplest. "I like fresh apples, grapes or bananas for high energy with low mess. dried fruits like cherries, cranberries or apricots are also great because they're tasty and leave no sticky residue on your hands," he says. for himself, babcock purchases specialty hard candies that he keeps in his pockets, passing them around to other faculty and students. other pc acceptable snacks he likes are carrots, cucumber slices, and even childhood favorites such as celery with peanut butter. in addition to fruits and vegetable snacks, chef babcock likes to prepare a flavorful chicken broth with fresh vegetables on a sunday, cutting up extra vegetables for snacks during the week and using the chicken for chicken salad sandwiches to eat during lunch breaks, although not at the computer, "chicken broth from a thermos is a nutritious, low-mess snack, as well as a great comfort food," says chef babcock. all of the art institutes' chefs urge that foods be properly refrigerated and that warm food kept in thermos containers or heated thoroughly before consuming. the art institutes is a system of 20 schools located nationwide, providing an important source of design, media arts, fashion and culinary professionals. the art institutes family of schools has provided career oriented education programs for over 35 years with more than 100,000 graduates. Name ___________________________ Date ________________________ As we send our children to school everyday, it's important to know how clean and healthy their schools are. Students spend approximately 14,000 hours inside buildings over the course of their school years. One area of growing concern is the air quality in the school buildings, particularly for children suffering from allergies or asthma. Asthma affects close to five million children and leads to 10 million missed school days every year, according to the American Lung Association. That makes asthma the number one cause of school absenteeism due to chronic illness. The lack of good quality indoor air may adversely impact these children, and the adults who teach them. "We know that fresh air, proper circulation and managing humidity are important in our homes," said Dr. Mary Lasley, pediatric allergist. "Why shouldn't this be true in a school?" Part of the air quality problem can be traced to energy conservation. Since the energy crisis in the 1970s, buildings have been tightened up to conserve energy, leading to fresh air circulation problems. Also, school systems tend to close down heat and air systems at night to further conserve energy. This can easily expand problems of poor air circulation and create excess relative humidity in the school, contributing to mold and dust mite growth. Fortunately, schools can take actions to reduce air quality problems. something as simple as constantly running the HVAC system and proper maintenance can work wonders in a school's environment. "Removing dust and soil often from all surfaces is a key element in maintaining good indoor air quality, along with proper ventilation and humidity control," said Dr. Mary Lasley, a pediatric allergist. "Parents should work with administrators to ensure the school has an environment that enhances learning while keeping our children comfortable." Many factors may impact the air quality of the school environment, such as air drawn from outside sources, radon, HVAC systems, building materials, activities within the building, people, printers, copiers, wet and dry markers, and furnishings. Thus, the cleanliness of all surfaces within the school including the floor covering, ceiling tile, walls, windows, furnishings, and counter tops play an equal role in contributing to a school's air quality. Regular cleaning of these surfaces can help decrease air quality problems. Floor and carpet maintenance, for example, can reduce soil, dust and other allergens. Carpet is often used in schools to provide comfort for sitting and walking and a quieter and safer learning environment. "Carpet is simply easier and less expensive to care for than hard surface flooring," said Ken Mcintosh, technical director of the carpet and rug institute. "All it takes is regular vacuuming, attention to spots, and extraction cleaning twice a year. Properly maintained carpets can help improve air quality in schools because dust that settles on the carpet is not easily re-suspended and is kept out of the breathing zone." Name ___________________________ Date ________________________ For many teens, the prom is an event that takes 16 years of planning. Between finding a date, a dress or tux, and making a dinner reservation, getting ready for prom can be a full-time activity for teenagers. Despite all their planning, however, seams break open, couples break up and teens break out! While some things cannot be avoided, skin problems can be minimized or prevented with proper planning. To help teenagers prepare for prom night, skin care experts Hilary Baldwin, M.D., associate professor of clinical dermatology at the State University of New York in Brooklyn, and celebrity make-up artist Mchael Criscuolo offer their "prescription for a perfect prom" on www.pimpleportal.com. Both experts agree that creating a prom perfect look is about making the most of your assets and working on any problem areas in advance. "It is important to begin with a clean canvas," says Dr. Baldwin. "If you think your acne is beyond self-treatment, see a dermatologist," she advises. "A dermatologist can diagnose your type of acne and provide you with a long-term treatment plan to clear up your pimples and help prevent future breakouts." "Don’t wait until the last minute," cautions Dr. Baldwin. "A dermatologist can't magically clear up your problems overnight." to help combat acne, your dermatologist may prescribe a medically proven treatment such as retin-a-micro (tretinoin gel) microsphere, 0.1%, which enables a noticeable improvement of acne within two to seven weeks with minimum irritation. Criscuolo, a makeup artist whose clients include young stars from film, television and music, says teens who are anxious to cover their acne with makeup often apply too much, or use the wrong kind of cosmetics for their skin. Such mistakes, he notes, only confirm that they are hiding something, and can draw attention to the problem. To make their special night even more special, he offers the following advice: Start early. make-up takes about an hour to settle. Make-up that is applied correctly should last the whole night. Prom night should not be spent in a long line in the girls' room re-applying make-up. Keep it cool. store moisturizers and astringents in the refrigerator prior to applying. The coolness is soothing to sunburned or irritated skin, and helps to tighten pores. Glow! to create that all-night-glow, try your hand at creme blush. Select a shade that is slightly darker than your powder blush, and apply under foundation for best results. Green with envy. for a single blemish, mix a green-based concealer with your usual color cover-up. The green base will reduce the redness of the pimple, and blend into your natural skin tone. Try this for zits on your face, back and chest. In clinical studies, the retin-a-micro irritation profile was found to be similar to a mild, local irritant. The most common adverse reactions to retin-a-micro were limited to mild or moderate irritation of the skin. Severe cutaneous irritation occurred infrequently. Name ___________________________ Date ________________________ Students at the art institutes study for careers in many different professions, but almost all involve spending time at a personal computer (pc). Since many of the art institutes also have culinary arts programs, chef-instructors were put to the pc friendly test and asked to develop low-mess, high-energy foods for snacking at computers. "Students of multi-media & web design, media arts & animation and graphic design spend many long and hungry hours at the computer. We asked some of our chefs to help develop foods that would not only be easy to eat and have a low-mess factor, but also supply enough energy to avoid the sluggishness that comes from too much junk food," says Jeffrey Durosko, spokesperson for the art institutes. Chef instructor Christine Geyer of the Art Institute of Los Angeles culinary arts program offers recipes that satisfy sweet tooths, but also creations that "don't leave residue on fingers, such as salt, seasonings on trail mixes or pretzel mixes," says Geyer. Raspberry cooler, citrus delight and top banana are yogurt-based snacks in a glass. Made with fresh fruit, juice and flavored yogurts, these high-energy drinks are perfect for computers "as long as you put it in a cup with a lid and use a straw," Geyer cautions. Chef instructor Chris DeJohn of the Art Institute of Colorado’s culinary arts program says, "dim sum works well, as does simple cheese and fruit skewers. Just cube your favorite cheeses (hard cheeses work best) with favorite fruits that don't drip like strawberries, grapes or pineapple," explains DeJohn. Other pc friendly food DeJohn likes are wrap sandwiches or spicy tuna and egg omelet sushi for those interested in a more ambitious snack for nibbling at the computer. For chef-instructor Peter Babcock of the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, the best computer snacks are the simplest. "I like fresh apples, grapes or bananas for high energy with low mess. Dried fruits like cherries, cranberries or apricots are also great because they're tasty and leave no sticky residue on your hands," he says. For himself, Babcock purchases specialty hard candies that he keeps in his pockets, passing them around to other faculty and students. Other pc acceptable snacks he likes are carrots, cucumber slices, and even childhood favorites such as celery with peanut butter. In addition to fruits and vegetable snacks, chef Babcock likes to prepare a flavorful chicken broth with fresh vegetables on a Sunday, cutting up extra vegetables for snacks during the week and using the chicken for chicken salad sandwiches to eat during lunch breaks, although not at the computer. "Chicken broth from a thermos is a nutritious, low-mess snack, as well as a great comfort food," says chef Babcock. All of the art institutes' chefs urge that foods be properly refrigerated and warm food kept in thermos containers or heated thoroughly before consuming. The art institutes is a system of 20 schools located nationwide, providing an important source of design, media arts, fashion and culinary professionals. The art institutes family of schools has provided career-oriented education programs for over 35 years with more than 100,000 graduates.

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