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  thoughts The United States provides free public education to all children from kindergarten through 12th grade.  Students are typically assigned to attend the nearest public school to their residence, which is typically within a 1.5-mile radius. If the distance is greater, school districts often provide free bus transportation. This service is available to students up to 12th grade if the distance is not walkable. The education system in the USA is divided into elementary school (kindergarten to 5th grade), middle school (6th to 8th or 9th grade), and high school (9th or 10th to 12th grade). Some school districts have separate schools for 9th grade, often referred to as freshman academies. There is no uniform or dress code policy in public schools, and homework is not typically assigned until 5th grade. Corporal punishment is strictly prohibited, and regular meetings are held between parents and teachers to discuss student progress. The Gifted and Talented Program The G...

Kannada Organisations in the USA Grandchildren, Vivardhini Rao and Vidushmath Rao recollections Remember the Republican President George Bush administration’s Immigration Act of 1990 on H1B visa which paved the way for most of our IT boys and girls to immigrate to the USA. The Indian diaspora has considerably increased during the past 30 years. And naturally the different linguistic cultured immigrants of Bharat have formed their own organisations like Kannada Sangha, Telugu Sangha, Tamil Sangham, Gujarathi Sangh etc. The Association of Kannada Kootas of America (AKKA) is a non-profit organisation that promotes Kannada culture, language, and community in the United States. AKKA brings together Kannada-speaking people from various parts of America, fostering a sense of community and cultural identity. The s hosts cultural events, festivals, and activities to preserve and showcase Kannada heritage. AKKA also provides a platform for networking, socializing, and supporting the interests of...

  thoughts I recall reading a humorous quotation on a monsoon evening that poked fun at men. It went like this: " Please don't be so romantic. We don't have cool boyfriends who'll take us on a romantic ride. We have husbands who'll ask us to head to the kitchen and prepare tea and pakodas. " - All wives. This quote brought back memories of my own experiences. To organize and safeguard our cherished memories, I've created year-wise archives on my personal blog. On a quarterly basis, I upload a selection of photos and videos to the blog, which are subsequently transferred from our mobile devices to an external hard drive for secure storage. Yesterday afternoon, I skipped my nap to upload this quarter's pictures to my blog. Just as I was engrossed in my task, the skies opened up, and it started raining heavily in Mysore around 3 pm. My wife, normally a light sleeper, was fast asleep, likely due to the festive food she had enjoyed at her friend's place...

      thoughts ನಾನು ಪ್ರವಾಸದಲ್ಲಿದ್ದೆ ಮತ್ತು ಅಂದು ಅಮಾವಾಸ್ಯೆ ದಿನವಾಗಿದ್ದರಿಂದ, ಈ ಕೆಳಗಿನ ಸಾಲುಗಳನ್ನು WhatsApp ಗುಂಪಿನಲ್ಲಿ ತಮಾಶೆಗೆ ಹಂಚಿಕೊಂಡೆ. ಇಂದು ಮಂಗಳವಾರ. ಅಮವಾಸ್ಯೆ ದಿನ ಕೂಡ. ಬೆಳಿಗ್ಗೆ ಎಡಗಡೆ ಮಗ್ಗಲಿಂದ ಬೇರೆ ಎದ್ದಿದ್ದೆ. ಬಸ್ ನಿಂತಿರುವ ಜಾಗಕ್ಕೆ ಹೋಗ್ತಾ ಇರೋವಾಗ ಕರೀ ಬೆಕ್ಕು ಬಲಗಡೆಯಿಂದ ಎಡಗಡೆಗೆ ಹೋಯ್ತು.  ಹಾಗೇ ಮೇಲೆ ನೋಡಿದಾಗ ವಿದ್ಯುಚ್ಛಕ್ತಿ ಕಂಬದ ಮೇಲೆ ಕಾಗೆ ಕಾ ಕಾ ಅಂತು ಬೇರೆ.  ಎಡಕಾಲು ಎಡವಿತು ಕೂಡ.  ಸ್ನೇಹಿತ ಕೇಳಿದ ಎಲ್ ಹೋಗ್ತಿದ್ದೀಯ ಅಂತ.  ಮತ್ತೊಬ್ಬ ನಾನೂ ಜೊತೆಗೆ ಬರಲಾಂತ ಕೇಳ್ದ. ಏನ್ಮಾಡ್ಲಿ ಈಗ? ಪ್ರಯಾಣ ಮುಂದುವರೆಸಲೋ ಬೇಡವೋ ? ಬೇಗ ಹೇಳಿ. ಬಸ್ ಹೋಗಿಬಿಡುತ್ತೆ.  😀😀 -ಸುರೇಶ್ ಹುಲಿಕುಂಟಿ  ** Comment :  chandra nayar ಎದೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಹೃದಯ ಇದ್ದರೆ ಮುಂದೆ ನಡೆಯಿರಿ, ಇಲ್ಲದಿದ್ದರೆ ಹಿಂದಕ್ಕೆ ಹೋಗಿ.  ** Suresh Hulikunti: ದಿನ ಭವಿಷ್ಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಆಶ್ಚರ್ಯ ಕಾದಿದೆ. ಹೊಸ ಸಂಗಾತಿಯಿಂದ ಆನಂದ ಎಂದು ಬರೆದಿದೆ. ಹೋಗದೇ ಇರಕ್ಕೆ ಆಗುತ್ತೇ? 😀😀 ** Comment: Ramashesha ಈ ಭವಿಷ್ಯಕ್ಕೂ ಆ ಅಪಶಕುನಗಳಿಗೂ ಈಗ ಲಿಂಕ್ ಸಿಕ್ಕಿತು ನೋಡಿ!!  ಹೊಸ ಸಂಗಾತಿಯ ನೋಡಿ ಬಂದ ನಂತರ ನಡೆಯುವುದನ್ನು ಆ ಅಪಶಕುನಗಳು ಮುನ್ಸೂಚನೆ ಕೊಟ್ಟಿವೆ.  😜 *** (I was on tour and as it was Amavasya day, so th...

      zeal for information  A good thought for tonight...  Endorphins are hormones that are released when your body feels pain or stress. They are produced in your brain and act as messengers in your body. Endorphins are produced to help relieve pain, reduce stress and improve mood .  Endorphins can be boosted by exercising, eating, getting a massage and doing good to others and  through many other ways. And... Before we go to bed let us ponder over.... "Am I involved in activities that enables my brain to produce Endorphins?" ಒಳ್ಳೆಯದನ್ನು ಮಾಡು  and you will be happy ಒಂದು ಒಳ್ಳೆಯ ಆಲೋಚನೆ... ಎಂಡಾರ್ಫಿನ್‌ಗಳು ನಿಮ್ಮ ದೇಹವು ನೋವು ಅಥವಾ ಒತ್ತಡವನ್ನು ಅನುಭವಿಸಿದಾಗ ಬಿಡುಗಡೆಯಾಗುವ ಹಾರ್ಮೋನುಗಳಾಗಿವೆ. ಅವು ನಿಮ್ಮ ಮೆದುಳಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಉತ್ಪತ್ತಿಯಾಗುತ್ತವೆ ಮತ್ತು ನಿಮ್ಮ ದೇಹದಲ್ಲಿ ಸಂದೇಶವಾಹಕರಾಗಿ ಕಾರ್ಯನಿರ್ವಹಿಸುತ್ತವೆ. ನೋವನ್ನು ನಿವಾರಿಸಲು, ಒತ್ತಡವನ್ನು ಕಡಿಮೆ ಮಾಡಲು ಮತ್ತು ಮನಸ್ಥಿತಿಯನ್ನು ಸುಧಾರಿಸಲು ಎಂಡಾರ್ಫಿನ್‌ಗಳು ಉತ್ಪತ್ತಿಯಾಗುತ್ತವೆ. ವ್ಯಾಯಾಮ, ಆಹಾರ, ಮಸಾಜ್ ಮತ್ತು ಇತರರಿಗೆ ಒಳ್ಳೆಯದನ್ನು ಮಾಡುವ ಮೂಲಕ ಮತ್ತು ಇತರ ಹಲವು ವ...

  thoughts  It's a widely acknowledged fact that the availability of domestic help is dwindling in recent times. Conversely, the demands of maids are on the rise. This shift in dynamics has led me to ponder the changing landscape of maid services. As the demands of maids continue to increase, it's essential for us to reassess our expectations and adapt to the new reality. This issue, however, is not relevant to my write-up here. Nevertheless, I have stated my position at the end. My friend Ramashesha's anecdote about accepting yesterday's left-over meal as breakfast while his wife prepared a fresh meal for their newly appointed maid is thought-provoking. His willingness to forgo a fresh breakfast and instead eat leftovers highlights his humility. My observations in light humour is as below: I liked your write-up. Analysis is not needed. But a solution might be necessary. If you desire to eat yesterday's leftover meal for breakfast, then the following solutions are u...

    thoughts Trump won the Presidential Election today. ತೆರೆಮರೆಯ ಆಡಳಿತಕ್ಕೆ ಬಿತ್ತು ಕತ್ತರಿ ಭಾರತಕ್ಕೆ ಇನ್ನಿಲ್ಲ ಕಿರಿಕಿರಿ ಡೀಪ್ ಸ್ಟೇಟ್ ಗೆ ಬಿಗ್ ಶಾಕ್  ಡೊನಾಲ್ಡ್ ಗೆ ಕ್ಲೀನ್ ಸ್ವೀಪ್  ತಯಾರಾಗಿದೆ ಹತ್ತು ಅಂಶ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮ  ಕೆಸರು (swamp) ನಿರ್ಮೂಲನಕ್ಕೆ ಕ್ರಮ ಬಾರಾಕ್ ಗೆ (ಒಬಾಮ) ಬೈ ಬೈ ಹ್ಯಾರೀಸ್ ಗೆ ಹಾಯ್ ಹಾಯ್  ಜಾರ್ಜ್ ಗೆ (ಸೊರೋಸ್)  ಜಾ ಜಾ ಕ್ಲಿಂಟನ್ ಗೆ ಕ್ವಿಟ್ ಕ್ವಿಟ್ ** Modi says MAGA + MIGA = MEGA  - 14 Feb 2025 * The rule behind the curtain now faces the scissors' cut, No more trouble or torment for Bharat will be the upshot. For the Deep State, a massive shock, For Donald (Trump), a clean sweep on the block. A ten-point program is now made and set, For Swamp removal, a quick, swift step will be met. To Barack (Obama), a fond 'Bye Bye', To Harris (Kamala), a joyful 'Haai Haai'. To George (Soros), Go, Go, be gone from the scene, To Clinton, Quit, Quit, make your exit clean. *** Make America Great Again + Make India Great Again = MEGA - 14 Feb 2025 end- imagination  thoughts d...

    thoughts note:  This year's US presidential election, being held in the world's oldest democracy, has captivated global attention, sparking widespread interest in American politics. As one of the most significant elections worldwide, its outcome will have far-reaching implications, shaping not only the country's future but also influencing global politics and governance. Tomorrow is the election day. A few thoughts of mine... I recall watching the 2016 US Presidential election debates in Salt Lake City, Utah, on channels like ABC, Fox, CBS, and CNN. Notably, Fox was the only channel that openly supported Donald Trump. I was impressed by Trump's campaign speeches that year, but when I shared my views with fellow Indians, they didn't endorse the GOP. In fact, most Indians I spoke with supported the Democratic Party.  I still find it intriguing that the Indian Diaspora largely supports the Democratic Party, despite the party's mixed record on supporting India...