January 2007 School Edition Students give engineers a glimpse into future There are several things to recommend in Yumplegut City, from the buses that suction trash off the streets to the power plant that takes its energy from the motion of water waves. But if you ask the boys who created this simulated city, they will tell you: The thing the citizens like most is their mascot, the puffer fish. Read the Full Story in the Seattle Times  (01/21) As College Grows, a City Is Asking, ‘Who Will Pay?’ For most of the last 40 years, this eclectic seaside city and its University of California campus have lived in relative harmony. With its beaches, bistros and relaxed intellectual vibe, Santa Cruz has long held an allure for those seeking a mellower college experience, a place where hiking trails, yoga mats and surfboards are as common as backpacks filled with books. Read the Full Story in the NY Times  (01/19) Bloomberg Seeks Further Changes for City Schools Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg laid out ambitious new plans yesterday to overhaul the school system by giving principals more power and autonomy, requiring teachers to undergo rigorous review in order to gain tenure and revising the school financing system that has allowed more-experienced teachers to cluster in affluent areas. Read the Full Story in the NY Times  (01/18) Seattle adds a touch of green Landscaping can be much more than a pretty face on urban development. That's the idea behind pioneering new construction rules Seattle lawmakers recently approved to encourage builders to construct "green roofs," "vegetated walls" and other features that clean the air, insulate buildings and ease the burden of Seattle's wet climate on the city's drains and creek beds. Read the Full Story in the Seattle PI  (01/01) Quote of the Month "I always practice as I intend to play. " -Jack Nicklaus (professional golfer)