Does your child have a baby tooth that’s loose? You might be surprised that the old “string on the doorknob” trick, isn’t recommended. That, as well as many other creative methods, can lead to extreme pain and agony. Not to mention, pulling baby teeth too early can cause significant bleeding and vulnerability to infection. So what’s a parent to do? Don’t fret – we can help. So go ahead and remove the string from the doorknob and read these five guidelines for wiggly baby teeth:
1 – Make sure it’s loose first. If It’s just slightly loose, it’s best to leave the tooth alone. Once it becomes wigglier (when the root dissolves), have your child wiggle the tooth (not pulling or twisting, just back and forth motions).
2 – Try numbing first. To avoid some discomfort, you can first use ice cubes or a popsicle on their gums.
3 – Ask your child if they want to do it themselves. Children will know their own pain tolerance, and sometimes it’s best if they pull out their own tooth. This will help reduce the amount of pain and likeliness that a tooth comes out too early – this of course depends on age too.
4 – Only help if necessary. Assuming there is no pain and that the tooth is ready, you can use a piece of tissue to firmly grasp and pull the tooth.
5 – Ask your dentist. If you aren’t sure, it doesn’t hurt to consult with your dentist first as they will know the best course of action for your child.
Still looking for the right dentist for your child? Check our dentist search here.


Kuo, A. et al., 2014. Frontiers in Microbiology
Expanding genomics of mycorrhizal symbiosis
Alan Kuo, Annegret Kohler, Francis M. Martin, and Igor V. Grigoriev
04 November 2014, Frontiers in Microbiology, https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2014.00582
The mycorrhizal symbiosis between soil fungi and plant roots is a ubiquitous mutualism that plays key roles in plant nutrition, soil health, and carbon cycling. The symbiosis evolved repeatedly and independently as multiple morphotypes [e.g., arbuscular mycorrhizae (AM), ectomycorrhizal (ECM)] in multiple fungal clades (e.g., phyla Glomeromycota, Ascomycota, Basidiomycota). The accessibility and cultivability of many mycorrhizal partners make them ideal models for symbiosis studies. Alongside molecular, physiological, and ecological investigations, sequencing led to the first three mycorrhizal fungal genomes, representing two morphotypes and three phyla. The genome of the ECM basidiomycete Laccaria bicolor showed that the mycorrhizal lifestyle can evolve through loss of plant cell wall-degrading enzymes (PCWDEs) and expansion of lineage-specific gene families such as short secreted protein (SSP) effectors. The genome of the ECM ascomycete Tuber melanosporum showed that the ECM type can evolve without expansion of families as in Laccaria, and thus a different set of symbiosis genes. The genome of the AM glomeromycete Rhizophagus irregularis showed that despite enormous phylogenetic distance and morphological difference from the other two fungi, symbiosis can involve similar solutions as symbiosis-induced SSPs and loss of PCWDEs. The three genomes provide a solid base for addressing fundamental questions about the nature and role of a vital mutualism.
Kuo Alan, Kohler Annegret, Martin Francis M., Grigoriev Igor V. (2014). Expanding genomics of mycorrhizal symbiosis. Frontiers in Microbiology 5: 582. DOI=10.3389/fmicb.2014.00582


Starry stonewort management
The invasive aquatic plant, starry stonewort, has been found in Geneva Lake. If allowed to spread through-out Geneva Lake, it could significantly change the lake's biological community, impacting fishing, swimming, boating and water quality. To prevent it from spreading and causing a significant impact on Geneva Lake's biological community, we wish to make an aggressive and timely (spring 2019) attempt to eradicate/control this invasive. Using hydraulic dredging in the area where it is found we will remove the plant and its reproductive portions (bulbils) found in the sediment. Cost estimates for dredging are around $150,000. The money will go to the Geneva Lake Environmental Agency (GLEA) an inter-municipal lake management agency for starry stonewort management. The removal of this threat to Geneva Lake by dredging will benefit all who live around, recreate in and enjoy this high quality lake. As the Director of the GLEA, threats to Geneva Lake's quality are concerning. We need to act and act fast if we hope to, at least, prevent it from spreading in Geneva Lake. On behalf of Geneva Lake we thank you for you assistance.
Williams Bay, WI


We all need vaccinations/immunizations to help protect us from serious diseases and to keep communities safe. Shots can prevent serious diseases like the flu, measles, and tuberculosis (TB). Each year in August, National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) provides an opportunity to highlight the value of immunization. It’s also important to know which shots you need and when to get them.
The CDC provides a quick reference guide to help determine who and when individuals should be vaccinated. If you have a child age 6 or younger, find out which shots your child needs by going to: http://www2a.cdc.gov/nip/kidstuff/newscheduler_le/ Or, find out which shots adults and teenagers need by going to: http://www2.cdc.gov/nip/adultImmSched/
If you are an employer and wish to educate and encourage responsible vaccinations, you can get a complete communication toolkit which provides key messages, sample media materials, social media content, and event ideas. You can also get eye-catching NIAM logos and banners, External Web Site Icon for each weekly theme to place on your websites and social media platforms. Simply go to: http://www.nphic.org/niam-toolkit


Grades K-4: Floor Map
- Name and locate all 21 Spanish-speaking countries (jumping on a floor map).
- Transfer knowledge to other maps (find countries on globe, paper, poster, etc.).
- Connect country names with class Culture Projects.
- Apply map knowledge in free play.
- Actual quote: “No, you can’t drive to Puerto Rico- it’s an island! You have to take a boat! ~first grader proceeds to ‘row’ himself in cardboard box across the room.
Students jump on and name Spanish-speaking countries on tape floor map. Many also become familiar with the flags of said countries, more through osmosis than anything else!
- Grades 2-4 completed/mastered all 21 countries.
- Some classes looked at clothing tags in class (e.g., shirts, shoes) and food labels at home to identify imports/exports from Spanish-speaking countries: bananas from Costa Rica, shirts from Honduras, avocados from Mexico, etc.
- Grade 1 learned all 21 Spanish-speaking countries on the map, and loved trying to better their times with an online timer.
- Kindergarten learned all of South America on the map, and recognizes names of several other countries from projects.
- PK-4 recognizes “Puerto Rico”, “Guatemala”, “Mexico”, and “Colombia” from projects.
Spanish-Speaking Countries: Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico (technically a territory), Spain/España, Equatorial Guinea.
NOTE: The “x”‘s on the map for Spain & Equatorial Guinea indicate that the geographical distance between the latter and all of the other countries is not accurate (~they are across the ocean!).
LINKS: Bandera de España et al
All images taken from Wikimedia Commons (public domain).


Many people cycle or run to get fit but don’t think of swimming as another major route to a healthier lifestyle. What a mistake! Did you know that even a gentle swim can burn over 200 Kcal in half an hour and a fast front crawl can burn as many calories as an 8mph run? It is true!
Here are a few more health and fitness facts you may not know about swimming:
• Because water is about 800 times denser than air, you can work harder, and burn more calories, in a pool than out of it
• Female swimmers have been shown to experience significantly less tension, depression and anger after exercising than before.
At least one in three people in the US suffer from depression at any one time – rhythmic and aerobic forms of exercise such as swimming can improve psychological wellbeing.
• Swimming can support up to 90% of the body’s weight in the water, meaning that those with disabilities, injuries or illnesses such as arthritis can take part in a comfortable and safe environment. It also means you gain a full body workout.
• The support of the water for arthritis sufferers allows less painful movements in affected joints as well as toning up the supporting muscles. Swimming can also reduce the risk of arthritis by helping to retain normal muscle strength and joint structure.
• Taking part in physical activity such as swimming can prevent diseases and conditions that cause loss of function in later life.
• Different swimming strokes challenge different muscles within the body so you can choose where you tone up.
• The pressure of water causes a shift of blood volume from the periphery of the body to the thorax. This increases venal pressure and so leads to a decrease in heart rate of up to 20bpm lower in water than on land. The same intensity of exercise at a lower heart rate. Only in the pool!


Our friends at the FDA can help your students learn more about finding balance in their diets. Extend the learning with school and family activities, provided in partnership with the FDA.
Nutrition Facts: Activity: Students identify the benefits of using Nutrition Facts labels and design a creative project that will help them make the best food choices.Download PDF
Nutrition Facts: Cool Tips for Kids: Use this kid-friendly guide to show students how the Nutrition Facts label can enable them to make smart food choices.View PDF
Vitamins and Minerals: Activity: Student teams research vitamins and minerals and create trading cards that explain their vitamin or mineral's "superpowers."Download PDF
Vitamins and Minerals: Chart: This accessible chart outlines the powers of 13 key vitamins and 14 essential minerals, showing your students what they do and where to find them.View PDF
Action Plan for Kids: Understanding the Nutrition Facts label is as easy as 1, 2, 3, A, B, C!View PDF
Making Smart Choices: Word Search: The hidden words hold the key to making smart choices when reviewing a Nutrition Facts label!View PDF
Visit the Together Counts blog for weekly wellness tips coming from our 300+ partners.
Did you know Together Counts has resources available in Spanish?
Seasonal activites are designed to help students apply what they learn in the classroom to their lives at home. Begin these activity sheets together at school and then encourage students to continue them with their families.
Check out our Homeschool Headquarters – complete with health and wellness lesson plans, interactives, videos and more.


Tips on studying smart, not studying hard.
Have you started worrying about the upcoming O Levels and A Levels?
You have no idea where to start your revision?
Not feeling confident at all?
We will give you some tips on how to get yourself started!
(1) Plan a schedule
- Start by drafting a timetable for yourself. Plan your timetable by allocating some time for each subject daily. Rotate the subjects and topics around.
- Be disciplined and stick to your timetable.
- Remember to give yourself a break in between revisions!
(2) It is never too late to ASK and better your understanding!
- Have you heard of the phase “Better Late than Never”?
- Don’t be afraid to ask questions if you face difficulties in studying and revising. Ask your teachers and your friends. If you are feeling shy, approach your teachers/friends to ask for 1-1 consultation.
- *You never know if that question will appear in exams!
(3) Practice, practice, and MORE PRACTICE!
- The more you practise, the better you understand the concepts and questions and the more confident you will be. Start with past years papers and other school preliminary papers. By practising, you will also know your strength and weak topics.
(4) Mind maps and flashcards
- Prepare mind maps and flashcards for revising. It helps you to organize your concepts.
(5) Do not wait till the last minute!
- Cramming at the last minute is not productive. It will cause your brain to be “cluttered” with information. In addition, it will cause you stress if you are behind time. Stress does not help you to remember what you have studied. Start your revision now.
(6) Lastly, Keep Yourself Healthy during the exam period.
- Stay hydrated and eat nutritious food during the exam period. You cannot afford to fall sick. Most importantly, have ample rest and sufficient sleep. Start now by sleeping early.
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Regex, or Regular Expressions, is essentially a tool for pattern matching. Regex is a staple of search engines, find and replace utilities, and is a native or add-on capability of many programming languages.
Combining “Find” with a web crawler can be extremely powerful for identifying errors and extracting data.
This feature is still relatively new to commercially available SEO tools.
Custom extraction, using regex (or Xpath or CSSpath), was only added to Screaming Frog SEO Spider in the July 2015 release. Up until that time, SEOTools for Excel was perhaps the most accessible tool for regex extraction – but only when combined with a crawler like Screaming Frog to first collect URLs to analyze.
Regex searching and extraction is perhaps the single most useful, yet largely unknown skill, for web operations, SEO practitioners, web analytics teams, researchers, community managers, and digital marketers of all types.
REGEX FOR SEO
Beginner Guide To Regex For SEO
Principles of Regular Expressions for an SEO
Tomek Rudzki / Onely
Regular Expressions for SEOs and Digital Marketers [with Use Cases]
Alyona Petrukhina / Netpeak Software
Regular Expressions for Regular Joes (and SEOs)
URL Regex Builder
Regex for Marketers: Plain English, Real World Examples [VIDEO]


Wikipedia’s entry on alchemy:
Up to the 18th century, alchemy was considered serious science in Europe; for instance, Isaac Newton devoted a great time to the Art. Other eminent alchemists of the Western world are Roger Bacon, Saint Thomas Aquinas, Tycho Brahe, and Thomas Browne. The decline of alchemy began in the 18th century with the birth of modern chemistry, which provided more precise and reliable framework for matter transmutations and medicine, within a new grand design of the universe based on rational materialism.
Legend has it that the founder of Egyptian alchemy was the god Thoth, called Hermes-Thoth or Thrice-Great Hermes (Hermes Trismegistus) by the Greek. According to legend, he wrote what were called the forty-two Books of Knowledge, covering all fields of knowledge ? including alchemy. Hermes’s symbol was the caduceus or serpent-staff, which became one of many of alchemy’s principal symbols. The “Emerald Tablet” or Hermetica of Thrice-Greatest Hermes, which is known only through Greek and Arabic translations, is generally understood to form the basis for Western alchemical philosophy and practice, called the hermetic philosophy by its early practitioners.


Common name: Jamaica cherry, Strawberry tree, Panama cherry, Singapore cherry, Jam tree, Cotton candy berry, Calabura
Jamaica cherry tree is seen in the mostly unlikely places; roadsides where no other tree can take root because they are very resilient. These trees can grow to a height of 20-40 feet with dense branches and a beautiful foliage. The leaves are dark green on top, light green below and covered with tiny hairs. An interesting feature of the leaves is that they are asymmetrical at the base, one half being slightly broader than the other.
They produce small white flowers with five distinct petals and sepals. Jamaica cherry trees are also called Strawberry trees since the flowers look like that of the strawberry plant, with many yellows stamens standing pretty over the yellow petals. The berries are edible, turning yellow or red with many tiny seeds inside.
The berries have an oozy, liquidy pulp with many seeds, giving it a fig-like sweetness and texture. Their beautiful flowers and edible berries attract birds who eat them, thus helping in dispersal of seeds. Jamaica cherry trees sprout readily in all kinds of soil and temperatures. They can withstand extreme temperatures, poor soil conditions, lack of direct sunlight and also pollution, making it ideal for Indian roads.
Jamaican cherry trees also grow in vacant lots, hillsides, coastal areas, almost anywhere it can take root. Jamaica cherry trees are quite beneficial, since the berries can be eaten raw or cooked, and is a good source of Vitamin C. Flowers have anti-septic properties, and is used to treat headaches. The wood of this tree is used in making paper pulp, and also for making small boxes or other small carpentry items.
Propagation is from seeds or by layering.
Muntingia calabura: Jamaica cherry tree


A fairly large proportion of the energy used in the UK is used for heating homes. Most of this is from burning gas. This releases a great deal of carbon dioxide from fossil carbon. We can burn less gas by reducing the temperature of our home (and wearing warmer clothes around the home) or by installing more insulation. Insulation can be a very powerful means of reducing energy used. It can be most easily added to the loft. It can also be added to walls and floors. And when we need to change our windows and external doors we can ask for the best energy efficient ones that include more insulation in the frames and glazing (for windows this can now mean triple glazing systems with two layers of trapped gas). To keep insulation effective we need to keep it dry and we must make sure the house is suitably ventilated to reduce the risk of damp.
Types of domestic insulation
Examples of some insulation materials are shown in the image
- Loft insulation – for houses with accessible loft spaces above the ceilings
- External wall insulation – often the best choice for older houses with solid walls
- Cavity wall insulation – ideally installed when the house is built – retrofitting can be problematic especially if there is side-driven rain
- Internal wall insulation – an alternative using insulated plasterboard but this can use up a tiny bit of room space
- Under floor insulation – ideally installed when the house is built – can be added if under-floor heating systems are desired
- Under-rafter insulation – for houses where the roof space is used for living
Examples of a few insulation materials are shown in the image
Other common insulation materials include glass fibre, mineral fibre, wood and wool and there are many other insulation materials on the market.
More and more people are becoming interested in insulation these days with the great increase in energy prices and there are quite a number of guides on the internet to help. A good introduction can be found here.
In our reference pages we share some learning from our own insulation projects:
Useful knowledge (loft, under-rafter, external wall, internal wall and cavity wall)
We also have an educational resource on heat loss


Today’s savvy teachers know they have to be up-to-date on how students are communicating and getting information and content. They also know that motivating students is key to guiding them to success. Here are five ways teachers can motivate their students to engage and retain what they learned in the classroom.
1. The Million Dollar Question
Or, the extra points questions. Using a classroom Twitter handle, make a habit of tweeting follow up questions from the day’s lesson. Students who see it, and answer it correctly, earn extra credit points.
2. Teacher Tube
Create a quick lesson recap video and upload it to a classroom YouTube, SchoolTube or TeacherTube page. Once again, it encourages the students to revisit the material covered in class. Add a quick assessment at the end and have students bring it in with their homework. Extra credit may help motivate students stay current with the classroom video review.
3. A Picture is Worth a Thousand Points
Use a classroom hashtag on Twitter (i.e. #MrHershELA7) so students can update the progress of their projects, homework, and pictures of relevant things they find outside of school pertaining to the day’s work. To help motivate the students, scroll through the found photos the next day in the classroom, and have the students decide which ones are worth extra points. If time is a challenge, extend the picture taking time to a week and create a fun Friday event for awarding points.
4. Facebook Town Hall
Create a classroom Facebook page and make a nightly habit of posting a discussion question that has to do with that day’s lesson. Have students reply with their answers and reflections. Encourage them to reply to each other’s posts and hold them accountable for what they have to say.
5. Blog it Up
We need our students to write daily, so why not make it all the more worthwhile with instant publishing via a blog? Give students prompts for questions and reflections on the day’s material and have them blog each night. You can easily monitor their progress and pick up on any common questions to address the next day.
Social Media can distract students, or it can be used to your advantage in the classroom. What are some ways you have used social media to engage your students?


Welcome to the National Museum of Asian Art!
Established a century ago, the National Museum of Asian Art was the Smithsonian’s first art museum. Committed to preserving, exhibiting, researching, and interpreting art in ways that deepen our collective understanding of Asia and the world, the museum stewards one of North America’s largest and most comprehensive collections of Asian art.
Its rich holdings bring the arts of Asia into direct dialogue with an important collection of nineteenth- and early twentieth-century American works, providing an essential platform for creative collaboration and cultural exchange between the United States, Asia, and the Middle East.
Beginning with a 1906 gift that paved the way for the museum’s opening in 1923, the National Museum of Asian Art is a leading resource for visitors, students, and scholars in the United States and internationally. Its galleries, laboratories, archives, and library are located on the National Mall in Washington, DC, and are part of the world’s largest museum complex, which typically reports more than 27 million visits each year. The museum is free and open to the public 364 days a year, making its exhibitions, programs, learning opportunities, and digital initiatives accessible to global audiences.
When you visit our galleries or delve into the stories of our collections online, we hope you find a portal to different ways of interpreting our world. We invite you to learn and explore in your own way—to look deeply into the past to better understand the present and to break through the artificial barriers that can separate us.
We hold in trust for the American public more than 46,000 objects dating from antiquity to the present from China, Japan, Korea, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East as well as an important collection of nineteenth- and early twentieth-century American works from the Aesthetic Movement. New acquisitions are constantly added, and the museum now showcases the richness of premodern Asian arts and the evolving visual cultures of Asia in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Utilizing our world-class library and archives, visitors can explore nearly every region and historic period of Asia and the Islamic world, and scholars will find value in our exemplary objects as springboards for research.


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Comments, Questions, Etc. About Octopus in French
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An octopus looks like this word, poulpe=octopus.
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We spend approximately ⅓ of our life sleeping! It is very important. When you are sleeping, your body is doing some incredible things like restoring your muscles, organs and most importantly, your brain.
A good night of sleep helps you make better decisions, increases reaction time, makes you more aware, and makes you more creative.
Not getting enough sleep can really tax your brain and be very detrimental to your overall health, increased irritability, adverse behavior, slow reaction time, increased risk of depression and suicide. Studies have shown that a lack of sleep increases your risk of obesity. Lack of sleep leads to poor nutrition choices, which in turn decreases our athletic performance.
Lack of sleep puts a toll on your immune system, leading to more days under the weather.
So, how much sleep should I be getting? Here are the recommended hours of sleep for your age.
0-3 months: 14-17 hours
4-11 months: 12-15 hours
1 year- 2 years: 11-14 hours
3-5 years: 10-13 hours
6-13 years: 9-11 hours
14-17 years: 8-10 hours
18-25 years: 7-9 hours
26-64 years: 7-9 hours
65+ years: 7-8 hours
If you are not getting the recommend amount of sleep each night, here are a few things to work on.
Come up with nightly routine.
No screen time for 1 hour before going to bed. Grab a book and read!
Make your room completely dark.
Avoid caffeine, nicotine and alcohol at night.
If you need help to come up with a plan, set up a consult with us today to help you come up with a plan for you!


Daylight Savings Time In Us
When does daylight savings time end 2022
Daylight Saving Time (DST) starts in March and ends on the first Sunday of November. This year DST started on Sunday, 13th March and ended on Sunday, 6 November.
What is ‘Daylight Saving Time’?
Daylight Saving Time (DST), also known as summertime in some countries, is a mechanism for saving energy and involves resetting clocks.
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Daylight Saving Time (DST) is the practice of pushing clocks forward (usually one hour) during spring and setting clocks back one hour in autumn to return to standard time. Thus, in some countries the clock time is changed twice a year.
Purpose of Daylight Saving Time (DST)
In summer, the sun rises earlier and sets later, thus the daylight hours will be longer. Thus if the clocks are further in the summer months, there will be more useful hours of daylight. People will start their day one hour earlier and also complete their daily work routine one hour earlier. Therefore, there will be a longer evening day for activities or an additional hour of daylight, which ensures less consumption of electricity and other forms of energy.
In the fall, as daylight hours shorten, the clocks are set back to standard time.
DST Compliant Countries
Currently, DST is observed twice a year by around 70 countries. In the US, except for 2 states, all other states follow the Daylight Saving Time (DST) practice and change their clock twice a year. All European Union (EU) countries and many other European countries also follow DST. Outside Europe, it is followed by countries such as Iran, Mexico, Argentina, Paraguay, Cuba, the Levant, New Zealand, parts of Australia and Haiti.
Daylight Saving Time History
- The idea of saving energy and adjusting the time of clocks for the duration of the day on an annual scale is more than 200 years old.
- DST was first used by a group of Canadians in the Port Arthur (Ontario) articles on July 1, 1908. In later years it was used in other parts of Canada.
- In April 1916, during the First World War, there was a severe shortage of coal in Europe. In such situations, DST was used by Germany and Austria-Hungary to adjust the duration of the day.


Fine original antique French map of Classical civilizations between Asia Minor and western Europe, prior to the growth of the Roman Empire.
The map is detailed and outlines various kingdoms, including those of the Gauls, Egyptians, and Greeks. An inset map in the lower left shows a detailed layout of Greece, with the ancient city-states all mapped. At the lower part of the map is a breakdown of the various civilizations of the area, showing which areas they controlled at the time.
This map was published in Paris by Robert de Vaugondy, one of the leading 17th-century French cartographers.
Gilles Robert de Vaugondy (1688-1766) was the head of a leading family of geographers in eighteenth century France. Gilles got his start when he jointly inherited the shop of Pierre-Moullart Sanson, grandson of the famous geographer Nicholas Sanson. The inheritance included the business, its stock of plates, and a roller press. In 1760 Gilles became geographer to King Louis XV. His son, Didier Robert de Vaugondy (ca. 1723-1786), was also a geographer and the two worked together. They were known for their exactitude and depth of research. In 1757, they produced the Atlas Universel, considered an authority for many years.


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Laptop and Mobile Device Theft Awareness
Laptops and other portable devices (such as tablets, smartphones, USB drives, CDs, floppy disks, etc.) are frequently stolen or lost. Remember that you should eliminate any unauthorized sensitive information from portable devices and encrypt all authorized sensitive information.
Did You Know?
- A laptop computer has a 1-in-10 chance of being stolen.
- Nearly half of all laptop thefts occur in offices or classrooms.
- 98% of stolen laptops are never recovered.
- Laptops have a higher rate of security problems than desktop workstations.
Follow these steps to protect your devices.
- Physically secure your laptop computer by keeping it in an office that can be locked. If the laptop can use an available cable lock, secure it to a desk or heavy object in or outside of the office.
- The University Police department offers a laptop registration and engraving service called Operation ID to help identify stolen equipment.
- Do not store sensitive or confidential data on mobile devices unless you have been authorized to do so.
- Avoid leaving your mobile devices and media unattended.
- Always use a password to protect your portable device against unauthorized use.
- Turn Bluetooth power off by default, and do not let it be set to discoverable.
- Turn off the radio switch for your laptop's Wi-Fi access when you are not using it.
- If a portable device is lost or stolen, contact University Police for assistance.


Why are cows so bad for the environment?
With every episode of gas and especially burping, cattle release methane, which is 23 times more harmful than carbon dioxide, the main greenhouse gas in car emissions. Besides cow’s gas, their manure can be problematic.
What is the main cause of the global warming?
Global warming is an aspect of climate change, referring to the long-term rise of the planet’s temperatures. It is caused by increased concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, mainly from human activities such as burning fossil fuels, deforestation and farming.
Why are cows good for the environment?
By producing healthier grassland, cattle grazed on rotation are said to increase the soil’s capacity to store carbon. This is because bigger and healthier grass has the capacity to take up more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, storing part of this in their roots, and thus sequestering it into the soil.
Do cows fart a lot?
Because humans eat so much beef and milk, there are an awful lot of cows in the world, and their burping and farting causes a sizable contribution to our greenhouse gas emissions, making up nearly a third of all emissions from agriculture, by some estimates.
How often do cows fart?
A cow burps and farts between 160 to 320 litres of methane per day.
Do birds fart?
And generally speaking, birds don’t fart; they lack the stomach bacteria that builds up gas in their intestines. “Those animals probably did fart,” Rabaiotti says, “and we’re pretty certain that they don’t fart anymore.”
Can a snake see you?
With the exception of a few species that have adapted to daytime hunting, most snakes do not see well. Generally they can see shapes but not details. Snakes called pit vipers can see well at night by an amazing trick. Their pits (one on each side of the head) sense heat (infrared light) like night vision goggles.
Can snakes feel love?
This means that, while your pet snake may not technically love you, they can definitely feel pleasure when you provide them with the things they need to survive – food, water, places to hide and feel safe, a warm spot to digest, and a cool spot to thermoregulate!


How To Cope With Anxiety And Panic Disorders
There are a lot of different reasons someone might feel anxious. You could be under an inordinate amount of stress, or you could be under too much stress. Anxiety does not discriminate; it can happen to anyone. The tips in this article can help you overcome your anxiety.
Music is really great for reducing anxiety. If anxiety is taking over, put on your favorite album. Focus on the music. This will help you forget what you’re stressing about, which can help you to forget about what was stress you out.
There are many treatment options currently available to help you cope with this condition. So be sure to consult with your doctor in order to know what type of treatment you must do.
Tell trusted friends about your biggest fear and make sure that you exaggerate it when you tell it to them. After telling someone your greatest fear, you can sometimes look at your real fear from another perspective.
People who suffer from high anxiety will often crave salt. This happens because your body actually needs salt and it wants you to consume more. Raw, unprocessed salt is the best type of salt to consume, as it contains minerals the body needs and the body can digest it easily.
Practice deep breathing consciously so that can help defeat anxiety attacks. Anxiety may lead to hyperventilating when taking shallow breaths, so you should take care to breathe deeply from your diaphragm. Your anxiety will dissipate when taking deeper breaths, making sure your stomach goes in and out.
Anyone can have anxious feelings. Know that you are not alone. You must also find a way to deal with anxiety, and this article is a step in the right direction. Take a few deep breathes, think positive thoughts, and start getting your life back under your control.


What Does Disbondment Mean?
Disbondment is a type of corrosion protection involving metals in which a loss of adherence between metal substrates and cathodic coating occur due to a reduction reaction in the coating’s interface. Typically, systems for cathodic protection are installed to support coating imperfections.
Such systems can also react with coatings through physical and chemical phenomena. This could result in the coating’s cathodic disbondment. It must be noted that corrosion may take place within a disbonded coating.
Disbondment is also known as cathodic disbondment.
Corrosionpedia Explains Disbondment
Protection current that is cathodic in nature and travels through metal leads to hydrogen release, which causes coating disbondment. The current only travels through metals within a coating fault, and its density is based on the locally available current and the coating fault’s size. When the current passes through the metal coating, the voltage drops as the interface also reduces. In turn, the equilibrium is achieved in a slight increase in extra disbondment. If there is no presence of coating fault, disbondment does not take place.
There are several factors that affect cathodic disbondment, including:
- Product formulation
- Percentage of cure
- Coating thickness
- Temperature during application
For instance, low temperature application will most likely give a reduced cure degree, which in turn causes low disbondment performance. Cathodic disbondment is also more stable at thicknesses higher than 200 µm. Thus, thickness of more than 200 µm should not be employed if high-performance cathodic disbondment is needed.
In order to evaluate the level of cathodic disbondment, tests are required. This method for disbondment evaluation is especially applicable to pipeline coatings. Good results or low radii of delamination means that the coating is not particularly vulnerable to delamination when cathodic protection is in place.
Such tests can be employed to assess and evaluate barrier coatings' performance in the long run. These coatings are typically used on metal pipes found in underground systems. Generally, the test involves placing the test specimen coated with anode of magnesium as a portion of the galvanic cell. The electrolytes may consist of different salts such as:
- Potassium chloride
- Sodium bicarbonate
- Sodium chloride


Thanksgiving Turkey Bird Color By Numbers Coloring Pages. 20 coloring pages for each person included in this resource.booklet: Full alphabet sets (scroll to bottom for alphabet activity pages).
Pintables, coloring sheets, photos, free coloring books and printable pictures. Browse and print these coloring pages to help kids practice skills like number recognition, using a legend and more. Solution pages are also included.
They Are Gtreat For Teaching Kids Both Basic Colors And Simple Numbers.
Make learning words as fun and entertaining as playing with a game of pictionary. Mario luigi and the 7 eggs of peace. American flag from moms have questions too is a fun way to talk about the flag and the fourth of july.
Airplane From Dot Marker Printables.
Learn how to draw with simple worksheets, line art and drawings. Log in to your etsy account. Everyone loves color by numbers, kids and adults alike.
This List Includes Easter Printable Packs, Easter Learning Activities, Easter Math Worksheets, Easter Games, Easter Fine Motor Activities, Easter Crafts, Easter Coloring Pages, And Much More.
Pintables, coloring sheets, photos, free coloring books and printable pictures. Creative printable resources for teachers, parents and kids. Here is a list of easy pictionary words for kids to get started.
20 Coloring Pages For Each Person Included In This Resource.booklet:
You will find 20 color posters with a brief biographical information about each person.coloring pages: So, each of the three cryptogram puzzles per page must be solved separately. Full alphabet sets (scroll to bottom for alphabet activity pages).
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This resource contains 20 posters and coloring pages you can use to introduce remarkable leaders and personalities from the latino culture.resources included:posters: Learn how to draw with simple worksheets, line art and drawings. Solution pages are also included.


It is often described, that virtual photons are mere mathematical constructs, that can turn to real photons if there is enough time and space. And also, that virtual photons can mediate longitudinal field components of an E-field, especially from resting charges.
1.) Suppose a charge appears at the end of a rod like conductor by a shift of charges along the rod (let the charge rest at the end of the rod and not distribute over the rods surface). Suppose the rod is extremely long, so we don’t have to care about the counter-charge at the other end of the rod. From the moment of appearance, a longitudinal oriented front of an E-field will propagate from this charge with light speed (computable by retarded potentials). Will this front consist of real photons after some distance?
2.) Suppose the charge shift in the rod follows a sine movement. Then a longitudinal wave will propagate. Is there a possibility to slow down the speed of this propagation?
Wave propagation of real photons can be slowed down by dielectric material, superpositioning induced deflections of the oscillations of the materials electrons. But this requires a normal TEM-wave with orthogonal E- and B- components with respect to the propagation direction.
If real photons are given, slowing down a longitudinal wave could be done with superposition of some induced TE or TM waves? Real photons can be converted to phonons, excitons, polarons … - does this offer a possibility for a delaying superposition?


- Overall per capita consumption of medication should be reduced
- Support the development of greener manufacturing
- Environmental monitoring should be improved
The EU must take measures towards more sensible use and disposal of pharmaceuticals to prevent risks to the environment and public health, says Parliament.
Parliament on Thursday approved a resolution with 671 votes to 15 and 10 abstentions calling for new measures to tackle pharmaceutical pollution, which causes long-term damage to ecosystems, reduces drug efficiency and increases resistance to antibiotics.
While MEPs welcome the Commission’s communication from March 2019, they regret the serious delay in presenting a strategic approach and concrete actions. They call for more careful use of medicines, the development of greener manufacturing and better waste management in the EU.
MEPs stress that pharmaceutical products both harm ecosystems and reduce their future effectiveness, e.g. by causing antibiotic resistance. Medicines can affect water bodies, as they cannot be effectively filtered by wastewater treatment plants. In spite of often-low concentrations, there is a risk that patient health can be affected in the long-term. MEPs are particularly concerned that the endocrine-disrupting properties of many medicines end up in the environment.
MEPs call for “greener” use of pharmaceuticals
MEPs are worried by the ever-growing overall consumption of medication per capita in the EU and call for member states to share best practices in limiting preventive use of antibiotics and in disposing of unused medicines. They encourage doctors and veterinarians to provide information on how to properly dispose of unused medicines.
According to MEPs, measures to reduce the pollution should not only include end-of-pipe controls (e.g. improved wastewater treatment), but encompass the entire life cycle of drugs, from design and production to disposal.
The resolution also underlines the need for further development of “greener pharmaceuticals”, which are as effective for patients, but less harmful to the environment. In this context, it is important to make them more biodegradable whilst not impairing their efficacy.
In March 2019, the European Commission issued a communication on the EU’s Strategic Approach to Pharmaceuticals in the Environment outlining a set of possible actions.
Thomas HAAHRPress Officer


The black widow spider is considered one of the most venomous spiders in the United States. The female black widow is known to be more venomous than the male, and juveniles are known to be even more dangerous. The juvenile black widow spider may have smaller fangs than the adult, but they make up for it with a higher concentration of venom.
The juvenile black widow spider can be identified by its black color with a reddish-orange hourglass shape on the underside of the abdomen. They are often found in dark, quiet places, such as closets, basements, and garages. They are also known to hide in piles of firewood, under rocks, or in outdoor furniture.
The venom of a juvenile black widow spider is a neurotoxin that affects the victim’s nervous system. The venom can cause muscle pain, tremors, nausea, vomiting, and even paralysis. In severe cases, it can cause respiratory failure, which can lead to death.
The effects of the venom can be more severe in children and the elderly. If you suspect that you or someone in your household has been bitten by a black widow spider, it is essential to seek medical attention immediately. In some cases, antivenom may be necessary to treat the bite.
Prevention is the key to avoiding a bite from a juvenile black widow spider. It is essential to keep your home and surroundings clean and clutter-free. Make sure to wear gloves and long-sleeved clothes when working outside or handling firewood. Be cautious when exploring areas where spiders may be present, and make sure to shake out any clothing or outdoor gear before putting it on.
In conclusion, the juvenile black widow spider is a dangerous and venomous spider that should be taken seriously. Understanding its habits, and taking necessary precautions to prevent bites, can help protect you and your family from the deadly consequences of a bite. If you suspect that you have been bitten, seek medical attention immediately.


Learn more about optometry care in our blog!
Low vision generally means impaired vision, and it can happen whether you are young or old. Many people have low vision (meaning they can’t see well) due to hereditary conditions, eye diseases or eye injuries. Some people don’t see well at sunset with changing light and others have vision that deteriorates slowly as they age.
You may have had a stye (sty) at some point in your life and not realized it. Styes can happen easily if you wear makeup around your eyes or if you don’t wash your face often. A stye is an infection along your eyelid caused by bacteria. You may notice a small, red bump near the edge of your eyelid that may even look like a pimple.
Your retina is one of the most important parts of your eye and one that is vital for clear vision. The seeing process is very complex and involves many parts of the eyes working together correctly. The retina is key for interpreting light and telling your brain what you are seeing.
At some point in our lives, most of us will experience some form of vision loss. Educating yourself on the most common conditions will help you recognize signs and symptoms. Acting early on the onset of some symptoms is crucial for reversible conditions. Educate yourself on these six most common eye problems to prolong your good eye health: refractive errors, cataracts, keratoconus, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma.
Want to see clearly in 2018? You have options for better vision that include glasses, contact lenses, and especially LASIK eye surgery. However, some options are better for others if they want a permanent vision fix. You can find that permanent fix through LASIK eye surgery. While LASIK eye surgery may allow you to say goodbye to corrective lenses, it's not right for everybody. Discover if you are a good candidate and what to consider as you weigh your decision.
Many people know that it’s important to protect their eyes during the summer months. This is a time when the sun is out most days and UV damage to the eyes and skin is high. However, many people aren’t aware that the sun can cause just as much damage on an overcast day or during the wintertime.


The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in a 22 percent fall in international tourist arrivals for the first quarter of 2020. The latest data from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) shows that the crisis could further cause an annual decline between 60-80 percent as compared to 2019. The consistent decline in travellers has put millions of jobs at risk.
Arrivals decreased by 57 percent in March
Arrivals in March plummeted by 57 percent after several countries began imposing lockdowns to contain the spread of the virus. With many travel restrictions in place and the closure of international airports, international arrivals will remain low for the foreseeable future. It has led to a loss of 67 million international arrivals and about US$80 billion in receipts (exports from tourism).
“The world is facing an unprecedented health and economic crisis. Tourism has been hit hard, with millions of jobs at risk in one of the most labour-intensive sectors of the economy,” Zurab Pololikashvili, Secretary-General, UNWTO, said.
Signs of recovery in 2021
Experts believe that signs of recovery will be visible in the final quarter of 2020 but mostly in 2021. Domestic demand is expected to recover at a faster pace as compared to international demand. An analysis of previous crises has shown that leisure travel will recover quicker especially when it comes to travel associated with visiting relatives and friends. Business travel may take a longer time to recover.
Also Read: Here’s Why Air Travel Will Never Be The Same Again


Middle school algebra can be a challenging subject for many students, but there are resources available to help with homework assignments and studying for tests. Here are some tips and resources for middle school algebra homework help:
Understand the basics: Before diving into more complex algebraic equations, it's important to have a strong foundation in the basic concepts of algebra. Make sure you understand things like variables, equations, and the order of operations.
Practice, practice, practice: Algebra is a subject that requires a lot of practice to master. Do as many homework problems as possible and ask your teacher for extra practice problems if you need them.
Use online resources: There are many online resources available for middle school algebra homework help, including Khan Academy, Mathway, and Wolfram Alpha. These sites offer explanations and step-by-step solutions to algebra problems.
Get a tutor: If you're struggling with algebra, consider working with a tutor who can provide one-on-one assistance. Your school may offer tutoring services or you can search for a private tutor in your area.
Form a study group: Working with peers can be helpful in understanding algebra concepts and solving problems. Form a study group with classmates and work through homework problems together.
Remember, it's important to stay on top of your algebra homework and seek help when needed. With practice and perseverance, you can improve your algebra skills and succeed in middle school math.


El Palacio is an oil painting created in 1946 by American artist, Edward Hopper. This seminal work of American art depicts a rundown and deserted street in Mexico with a hotel far from palatial. Hopper pays close attention to the effects of light on a still and empty town, creating exceptional use of color, detail, and brush strokes in this painting.
One of the remarkable aspects of El Palacio is Hopper’s treatment of light and contrast. The painting features a soft yellow-orange light that emanates from within the establishment’s windows across the quiet street illuminating almost worn out buildings. Hopper effectively employs this technique to draw viewers’ attention towards the hotel despite its location at the end of an unpaved street which creates an eerie atmosphere.
The urban landscapes utilized by Hopper in El Palacio are reminiscent of other works from the same year. Paintings like Gas (1940), Office at Night (1940), Hotel Room (1931) demonstrate his inclination for representing spaces devoid both people and activity- each leading spectators towards contemplation about human absence or existing presence. Overall, Edward’s use of various architectural styles throughout his works in addition to vivid lighting makes him one among many artists who shaped modern American artistry fittingly making him stand-out among contemporaries like Pollock and Calder.
Overall, El Palacio provides insight into Hopper’s unique artistic style characterized by masterful treatment of light and compelling contract between absence/presence which not only make his paintings varied but interesting for many studies till date on modernism influence within 20th-century artwork as well as impact upon contemporary artforms around today’s era particularly interested against excessive subjectivity/abstraction found so commonly today amongst newcomers trying to make their mark on creative innovations while adhering more readily than ever before – some might say reacting stubbornly back – stylistic issues established throughout history rather than breaking free entirely away from them altogether replacing with anything new and fresh ideas entirely separate tradition’s conventions overall done with sheer independent bravery if not necessarily skill alone!


Bringing up of child is one of the most challenging jobs. Being a parent you have to be very careful in raising your kids as you are the role model for your children. Your way of speaking, body language, behavior, expression everything is absorbed by the growing kid. It starts reflecting on the development of self-esteem.
Being a parent, praising the child on their accomplishment of any task right from childhood develops their self-confidence. Task big or small or of any kind, letting them do independently makes them bold and stronger. Avoid passing any comment, sarcastic remarks, or comparing them with another child. Be careful with the language which you use.
Actually, every child is unique, it may be growth, studies, physique or other activities. Watch out for their good work and praise them. You can reward with your pat, hugs, and compliments. Your support will do wonders.
Practice discipline in your house as it is necessary for their development into a responsible citizen. Set certain limits for discipline and be consistent with it.
Give them time as very often the parents neglect the importance of sitting together, walking, and having a meal together. Give them love as much as you can. Talk to them, spend time with them, and listen to their funny stories. The parents who do not spend time with their kids often find their children misbehaving which is due to a lack of attention towards them.
The most important thing is that children usually enact like their parents. They learn a lot by watching their parents. Do not ever indulge in any kind of fight or argument with your spouse or anyone else in front of your kids. Do not use any sort of abusive language as they will imbibe the same.
Be a good role model for your child otherwise, your aggressive behavior will turn them into angry personalities. Do not force your decisions on them. Explain them about your expectations and listen to your child patiently. Welcome their suggestions also. Do not pressurize, neither keep high expectations from them. As the kid grows it is necessary to provide them guidance, counseling, and motivation as per their age.
Whenever they commit any mistake then correct them without any criticism or relentless blaming. Your love for them should not be based on your terms and condition.
In a nutshell, set up a good example and engage your child in such a manner that they develop into an adult having knowledge and emotional skills which in turn will help them to lead a happy and fruitful life.


Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS)
What is infrastructure as a service?
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) is a cloud computing model in which a third-party provider delivers infrastructure resources over the Internet. These resources can include physical or virtual servers, storage, networks, and other basic computing infrastructure components.
IaaS is a flexible and scalable model that allows companies to pay only for the infrastructure resources they need, when they need them. This can be more cost-effective than building and maintaining an in-house infrastructure.
In an IaaS model, the provider is responsible for the maintaining and managing the infrastructure, while the user is responsible for the operating systems, applications, and data. This is one of the reasons, why IaaS is often used by companies to outsource the maintenance and management of their non-critical IT infrastructure, so they can focus on their core business activities. In addition, infrastructure resources can be scale up or down as needed, making IaaS a cost-effective and flexible solution for many companies.
In addition, It can also be used also to scale up or down infrastructure resources as needed, making it a cost-effective and flexible solution for many organizations.
IaaS is commonly used to support the deployment of applications and cloud services in an environment and is one of the three basic categories of cloud services along with Software as a Service (SaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS). It is the most basic level of cloud computing, providing only the infrastructure resources and leaving the responsibility for installing, configuring, and maintaining software and applications to the user.


Source: ABF youth bulletins
Take a look at this problem:
Jumping to 3NT may be your first instinct, but this is a bit premature. Imagine if partner has these type of hands:
(a) Kx Jxx xx AQJxxx Opposite this minimum hand, 5 is a much better contract.
(b) Kx xxx Ax AQxxxx Opposite this hand, 3NT is cold but 6 is also cold!
Essentially, with so many different possibilities, we must at least try and see whether 5 or even 6 is a possibility before we commit to 3NT. How do we do this? A very well-known convention, also known as the Bourke Relay, will help you out. When you have an uncontested auction of 1minor – 1Major – 2minor, use the next step bid as artificial and game-forcing. So in the auction above, that would be 2 . This would allow you and your partner to continue exchanging information about your hands until you both decide what the best contract is.
For example, imagine after rebidding 2, your partner now rebids 2, suggesting four hearts. You can now bid 3 (cannot be passed out as we are in a game-forcing auction!) and your partner now rebids 3. What do you know? Your partner must be something like a 2=4=1=6 shape, and now you have the information that 3NT is likely down on a diamond lead! Not only that, 6 is starting to look like a real possibility!


Monday, August 3, 2009
The Origin of the Sea Star
Ahoy! This morn' I was discussing with me matey Bill the ways of the sea star. Despite being more commonly known as "starfish", this star-shaped creature is far from a fish. The sea star is a member of the Phylum Echinodermata - and are not fish - they are invertebrates, meaning they have no backbone (and a few other characteristics that we won't get into here).
At Piers Park we had three sea stars that captivated the minds of even the most stubborn of our youth. One child mistakenly ripped off an appendage but to her surprise she learned that the appendage will eventually grow back - as sea stars have the ability to regenerate limbs! As this miracle of the sea enamored the luminous eyes of our youth, my friend BJ took it upon himself, and all the other folks around him to educate the masses on what a sea star is, which is not a fish.
The sea star is truly an infatuating being, it dwells on the ocean floor, and although many think they are motionless, they actually can be fairly active. To eat a clam or a muscle, many sea stars turn their stomach inside-out, digesting the food outside of the body, then pulling the stomach back in.
If you would like to learn more about this wondrous creature of the deep, the sea star, or any of its close relatives, I would implore you to view the "marine life" section in your local library.
Best Regards Folks,
Rob - with "wisdomic" oversight by BJ Clark
at 9:44 AM
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The Law of Solid Ground Part 11
Leaders Who Move Boundaries-Hosea 5:10
Boundary stones were to be fixed and so bring definition to a plot of land. Israel’s leaders moved what never should have been moved; they compromised values. Leaders who cannot be trusted with basic integrity will surely suffer God’s anger. Every organization needs boundary stones. Leaders must establish and keep them.
Israel’s Leaders Broke-Hosea 10:3, 4
How had Israel drifted into such serious sin? Hosea’s answer: Israel had no real leadership. False promises had eroded the peoples confidence in their leaders. They concluded: “We have no king. . . . They have spoken words, swearing falsely in making a covenant” (Hos. 10:3, 4). People follow only in proportion to their trust in the leader.
Remove Planks from Eyes-Amos 2:4-16
The entire first chapter of Amos and part of the second detail God’s judgment on Israel’s neighbors. No doubt Israel enjoyed these words. They likely cheered Amos on, yelling, “Preach it, brother! Those heathen nations really need to get their act together!”
Once Amos finished with Damascus, Gaza, Tyre, Edom, Ammon, and Moab, however, he directed his words closer to home—to Judah. Now his listeners probably squirmed. Finally, Amos dropped the bomb and declared judgment on Israel. Everyone grew quiet. How dare Amos lump them into God’s judgment!
Quality leaders remain objective. And they can be trusted because they see the “plank in their own eye” before trying to remove the speck from their brother’s (Matt. 7:3-5). When leaders fail to be objective, people began to question whether their perspective is skewed by self-interest. Trust wanes. People trust leaders who practice the Law of Solid Ground. Such leaders fulfill three primary objectives:
- Protection: To make sure the people are defended from harm.
- Provision: To make sure the people are resourced to do their work.
- Progress: To make sure the enterprise reaches the desired destination.
Join me next time for The Law of Solid Ground Part 12.


Milan, the renown fashion center and cultural hub in northern Italy, saw the best figure skaters from around Europe descend on the city to compete in the 1949 European Figure Skating Championships. Prior to 1949, all member nations of the International Skating Union (ISU) were permitted to participate in the European Championships. After Dick Button of the U.S. and Barbara Ann Scott of Canada claimed the European titles in 1948 (Scott also having won the title in 1947), the competition was closed to non-European member nations.
The 1949 European Championships were commemorated with a pin that is decidedly Italian in style while being among the most curious—and perhaps most frightful—ever made. Although appealing in design, color, and craftsmanship, the pin depicts, as its central element, a serpent (or biscione) swallowing a child. The serpent form, in this case intertwined with a skate blade, is the coat of arms of the House of Visconti, a noble family that ruled Milan from 1277 to 1447. The Visconti family history has remained a part of Milan through the ages.
The 1949 European Championships were commemorated with a pin … that is among the most curious—and perhaps most frightful—ever made.
Shown in the gallery are two pins from the Milan event, the first on a gold-color base with orange cloisonné fill around the circumference and the second on a silver-color base with blue cloisonné fill. Each carries the event name, location, and year: “Campionati Europei Pattinaggio Sul Ghiaccio Milano I.S.U. 1949.” The jewelry-like appearance and fine finish of the gold and orange version suggests it was made for officials and high-ranking dignitaries.
In the definitive book on the sport’s pins, Figure Skating Pins, published in 1987, the silver and blue version from the 1949 European Championships is pictured. It was loaned by Carlo Fassi, the ten-time Italian and two-time European figure skating champion, from his collection to be photographed for the book. Fassi placed fourth at the 1949 Europeans, confirming that competitors received the silver and blue version.


Area of Study
The drawing program offers basic, intermediate, advanced, and graduate level courses addressing contemporary and traditional subject matters, techniques, and materials. The initial drawing classes focus on perceptual and formal skill development, and later courses necessitate developing conceptual thinking skills and abilities to develop more focused bodies of work and independent thinking. While the relationship of drawing to other endeavors in art is discussed, students are encouraged to think of drawing as an end product rather than means of creating a study to complete the work in another media.
Drawing students may work with more traditional materials such as wet or dry pigment
on paper, but they must also remain aware of more possibilities to drawing. Mixed
media applications are encouraged in advanced classes to include work on canvas, wood,
or other substances. Advanced student exploration may include additional media such
as computer graphics or printmaking, and they may consider pushing the formats from
small to large scale and from two dimensions to three.
Students are expected to remain aware of more formal aspects of drawing both representational and abstract. Drawing students are challenged through the use of a number of strategies, techniques, subject matter, and concepts. Drawing from live models is an important component to the program. Both traditional and experimental approaches are possible, and some students may pursue an interdisciplinary approach to their studies.
Students seeking concentrations in drawing are encouraged to develop interests in an additional media area within the department such as printmaking, painting, or illustration. Over a period of time, students are expected to develop a cohesive body of work for the culmination of the degree-the B.F.A. Thesis Exhibition
B.A. Studio Art Education Minor
Facilities and Equipment
Individual drawing studios for graduate and advanced students
Adjustable drawing tables
Flat filestorage for student work
Human skeleton model
Andrew Scott Ross


Would you cuddle up with a quilt stained with MRSA? Artist Anna Dumitriu challenges the relationship between humans and bacteria by staining textiles with superbugs.
As part of her artist's residency on the UK Clinical Research Consortium Project “Modernising Medical Microbiology” at the University of Oxford, Dumitriu has been developing her MRSA Quilt and Infective Textiles projects. She works with microbiologists to create works that communicate the impact of new technologies in the field. Like many quilts, her MRSA Quilt is meant as a storytelling endeavor. The quilt squares are made using natural and clinical antibiotics on Chromogenic (pigment-generating) agar in which the fabric has been embedded and inoculating the squares with bacteria, creating patterns that reflect the interaction between bacteria and antibiotics. The quilts are embroidered with thread dyed with saffron as well as with the antibiotic Vancomycin.
She and her collaborates also created dresses and other textile crafts using microbes cultivated from various sources, including soil, buildings, and public spaces. You can see more of her textile designs over at Ecouterre and at Dumitriu's website.
In a recent video interview with Wired UK, she describes some of her textile projects in her own words:
Anna Dumitriu Embroiders Deadly Bacteria, Antibiotics Into Textiles [Ecouterre] Bioart and Bacteria - The Artwork of Anna Dumitriu [via Inhabitat]


What We Do
95% of Brazil’s deforestation is illegal
CCCA uses the combined power of the law, data and analysis to make it stop.
Peru is Losing its Amazon Virgin Rainforest to Palm Oil
CCCA supports strategic initiatives to convey a message against the prevailing impunity on historical cases of large-scale deforestation linked to palm oil.
Colombia lost 841,000ha of Amazon Rainforest in the past 5 years
That’s as much as 1.5 million football stadiums.
CCCA analyses the main forest-risk commodities to discourage actors that facilitate deforestation through their supply chains and investments.
Rapid cuts in methane emissions are vital to limit global warming in the next decade
Yet this critical piece of the climate puzzle is often overlooked.
Methane emissions are responsible for about 30% of current warming but they are difficult to track and measure. Now that technical data is improving, CCCA is translating it into concrete action.
Environmental contamination and human harm from mining
Cerro de Pasco is a mining town located on the high plateau of central Peru. Numerous Peruvian governmental authorities and NGOs, as well as international organizations, have reported that Cerro de Pasco is exposed to extreme levels of environmental pollution caused by mining which impacts on the health of the town’s inhabitants.


Oils and terminology
Question, where do the different oils actually come from?
The graphic shows the production chain up to the point where the base oil is produced. The first step is extracting it from the ground. The next step is transporting the extracted crude oil to the refinery where it is split into fractions. The fractions are distilled as shown in the graphic and the lubricant manufacturer purchases the respective base oil from the refinery and turns it into the final product.
What does oil contain?
As we have discussed previously, engine oil is made up from a cocktail of base oil and additives. The graphic shows the typical make-up of a modern engine oil.
It may come as a surprise to some that engine oil contains such a high percentage of additives. But without the additive package, the oil simply could not do what is required of it. The actual number of additives and the amount of additive used in a formulation varies. Most commercially available oils have a base oil content of around 60-90%, depending on the additive package needed to fulfil specifications.
Differences in the amount of wear inhibitors, corrosion inhibitors, antioxidants, viscosity index improvers etc affect how well the engine is protected from wear and the amount of deposit formation. The quality and suitability of an oil depends on the lubricant producer getting the science and the mix of additives absolutely right.
Before blinding you with science, we thought it might be a good idea to explain some of the jargon, so here’s a brief overview of some of the terminology used when talking about oil.
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It’s not enough to have a working refrigerator to keep your food for a long time. We prepared some refrigerator safety practices to prevent illnesses caused by the growth of dangerous bacteria and food-borne diseases.
At room temperature, dangerous bacteria that cause food-borne illness double every 20 minutes. Ideally, your refrigerator should be no warmer than 40 degrees Fahrenheit or 4.5 degrees Celsius. The freezer should stay at 0 degrees Fahrenheit or -18 degrees Celsius or below to do its job well too.
One way you can ensure this is to buy a freestanding appliance thermometer, one for your freezer and another for your refrigerator. This tool is inexpensive and quite useful since not many refrigerators would show you the actual temperature.
Another way to keep your refrigerator at ideal temperatures is to avoid “over-packing” your refrigerator. You need enough space to make sure that cold air is circulating in your refrigerator and keep your food and beverages properly chilled.
If you need to make space, check the expiration dates and if you’re not sure but it looks bad – toss it out! You can check out our article on storing leftovers if you want to know how you can keep them safely.
With all food, observe a “2-hour” policy. Any food that stays in room temperature for longer than two hours is at risk of dangerous bacteria. When you do the groceries, all foods that should be refrigerated or frozen should be put away as soon as you get home. If you take home food from a restaurant, make sure it gets to your refrigerator within 2 hours. Don’t take it home if you can’t get home before then!
Finally, if you’re marinating food, keep it in the refrigerator instead of letting it stand at room temperature. Never use the marinade as a sauce without bringing it to a rapid boil first to kill the bacteria that might come from the raw meat that was marinated in it.
Refrigerator safety is food safety. If you think your current refrigerator is operating below safety standards, it would be best to get a new one! Ask your local EMCOR store or shop online at EMCOR’s website.


For this study, scientists determined the navigational accuracy of an advanced augmented reality (AR)–based guiding system for minimally invasive neurological surgery, biopsy, and other operations. The researchers drilled Five burr holes into a human skull model’s frontal, temporal, and parietal bones. 5 optical fiducials (AprilTags) printed with CT-visible ink were inserted on the frontal, material, and parietal bones. They fixed three 0.5-mm-diameter targets on nylon stakes around the level of the tentorium cerebelli and the pituitary fossa in the inside of the skull. They filled the head with ballistic gelatin to represent brain tissue. A CT scan was acquired to combine three targets and five access holes, and virtual needle tracts were labeled on the preoperative 3D workstation (15 target tracts). By viewing an encrypted, printed QR code issued to the research by the preoperative workstation, the annotated study was uploaded to and activated by VisAR software running on the HoloLens 2 holographic visor. By aligning the holographic fiducials with the AprilTags mounted to the skull, the DICOM pictures were transformed into 3D holograms and registered to the head. Five participants familiar with the VisAR utilized the software and visor to direct an 18-gauge needle/trocar through a succession of burr holes to the target, resulting in 70 data points (15 for 4 users and 10 for 1 user). After each try, the needle stayed in the skull, supported by the ballistic gelatin, and took a high-resolution CT.
About 2.30° ± 1.28° was the combined angle of error. Users had a mean radial inaccuracy of 3.62 ± 1.71 mm. The average depth of the target was 85.41 mm. The mean radial error and angle of error and the accompanying variance measures showed that VisAR navigation could be useful for guiding a small needle to brain lesions or targets with a 3.62 mm accuracy. Many neurological operations, such as ventriculostomy, can be navigated using these parameters because they were accurate.
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Are you looking for simple ways to support the learning of phonics? This post is for you. This is a great place to start if you’re a parent and unsure how to support your child. Chances are you’re already doing many of these things.
- For children to learn about phonics they need to able to listen.
- Children need to experience the sounds around them. Go on a sound walk. You’ll be surprised how many sounds there are; voices, building noise, machines, road noise, animals, radios etc. What can they hear? Can they recognise the sounds?
- Children need to be read to, not just stories but labels, signs and text around them.
- Children need to be spoken to and engage in conversations.
- Read everything out loud and ask questions.
- Nursery rhymes are a great way to start learning about rhyme and rhythm.
- Singing is a great too, not everyone remembers nursery rhymes so it’s good to sing songs from the TV or radio.
- Children learn best through play, let them explore different sounds by letting them make sounds.
- Exploring music and instruments. You don’t need actual instruments, use found objects to create sounds or body percussion (clapping, clicking).
- Roleplay (shop keeper, chief, musician) is a great way to combine all of these things, listening, communicating and exploring. It’s great to take turns through play developing talking and listening.
So there you are, listen, talk and play is the start to learning phonics. It’s not all about sounding out they’ll be doing that at school it’s more about play and having fun! Phonics and reading should be enjoyable. If you want to check out phonics printable resources look at these. Let me know if you try any of this at home. Thanks Michelle


With rehearsal, NASA is preparing to return to the moon this weekend. This spring, a massive new rocket will make its way to our nearest neighbor for the first time. Then there were no astronauts on board, but three dolls full of sensors. In the new Orion spacecraft and European service module, with Dutch solar panels.
One wet rehearsalThey call it. NASA exercises in three days countdown Exactly according to the book: The rocket is refueling, but before the engines ignite in a hell of over 3000 degrees, the plug is pulled.
Then the systems first undergo a comprehensive final check before the 100-meter rocket can actually make its way to the moon. This will happen in the spring at the earliest, but it could extend into the summer. The program was delayed for years due to technical problems and the Corona crisis.
Either way, it will be an exciting mission, assures Philip Perth, director of the European Space Agency. On behalf of the European Space Agency, he is the project coordinator for the European part of the Artemis-1 mission: the European Service Module (ESM), which currently supplies oxygen, electricity, water, heat and propulsion to mock astronauts. “It’s the renaissance of architecture it takes to go back to the moon, an old dream come true. But first these devices must prove themselves.”
During the flight, the solar panels manufactured in Leiden also undergo their own space baptism. Solar panel production may seem like a piece of cake, but in this case everything is different:
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The Impact of Central Office Leaders in Supporting Principals’ Inclusive Practices
Students With Disabilities (SWD) typically underperform compared to their non-disabled peers; these gaps are often widened by poverty, race or ethnicity, and English language proficiency. Principals are often unprepared to meet their learning needs. This mixed methods study took place in the Westford Central School District, a pseudonym, a high poverty (88.0%) district in New York State serving over 9,000 students who were 92.1% minority students, 42.5% English Language Learners, and 16.2% SWD. It explores the impact of 1) Principal Professional Learning Communities (PPLC) focused on increasing high-leverage leadership skills and 2) a data-driven principal-central office joint work to positively impact the learning climate and academic outcomes for SWD. The study used principal surveys, exit tickets, interviews, student and teacher school climate surveys, and STAR assessment data. The data showed that high-leverage leadership skills did not directly correlate to STAR assessment data or to student perceptions of climate. The data showed that high-leverage leadership skills correlated to teacher perceptions of climate by grade level band but not in aggregate. Principals gave themselves high scores for high-leverage leadership skills but nevertheless reported that the PPLC structure was very effective and valuable in increasing their leadership skills and knowledge about SWD. They also responded very positively to the joint work focusing on data conversations. Five themes emerged: 1) collaborative learning around best practices, 2) organization for learning, 3) participation in ongoing leadership networks, 4) learning leaders as reflective practitioners; and 5) data tailored central office professional support.
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Walker, Tamar, "The Impact of Central Office Leaders in Supporting Principals’ Inclusive Practices" (2023). ETD Collection for Fordham University. AAI30309944.


How does your brain respond to pain? - Karen D. Davis
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Interested in the theories of pain, dating from the 17th century until modern times? See this article.
Interested in how individual variability in brain circuits are related to mind-wandering from pain? See the original article and discussions in the scientific community Pain Research Forum and in the Health News from NPR.
Interested in learning more about pain treatment and research? The International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) mission “brings together scientists, clinicians, health-care providers, and policymakers to stimulate and support the study of pain and to translate that knowledge into improved pain relief worldwide."
The IASP has a task force that develops pain-related terms and their definitions.
We think of pain as a symptom, but there are cases where the nervous system develops feedback loops and pain becomes a terrifying disease in itself. Starting with the story of a girl whose sprained wrist turned into a nightmare, Elliot Krane talks about the complex mystery of chronic pain and reviews the facts we're just learning about how it works and how to treat it.
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Estonian vernacular architecture
The Estonian vernacular architecture consists of a number of traditional vernacular architectural styles throughout Estonia, embodied in villages, farmyards and farm houses. The oldest written sources describing Estonian villages date back to the 13th century, when they were mentioned in the Liber Census Daniae and by the chronicler Henry of Livonia.
Villages and farmyards
Village styles varied according to geographical regions, each having its own characteristic features. In the flat plains of northern Estonia and Saaremaa are seen the oldest forms of village where farms are assembled in compact clusters, with denser clusters found to the north west. In hilly country of southern Estonia, a more dispersed type of village was found. In the east, on the coast of Lake Peipus and the eastern part of Setumaa, the classical street type village was predominant, while row type villages can be found all over the country.
The Estonian farmhouse has a unique architectural style that differs fundamentally from similar buildings in neighbouring countries. Its evolution is connected with the Estonian staple black bread and an agrarian tradition dating back some 4000 years, with the threshing barn and dwelling housed under the same roof, thatched with reeds or rye straw.
The form of a traditional 19th century farmhouse is a long chimney-less building with low walls of horizontal logs and a high straw thatched roof. The log walls are one third and the roof two thirds of the total building height. The build has three sections: the threshing floor, the kiln room, and the dwelling chamber, which was used as the primary residence during the winter. The kiln room was the only heated room and all indoor activities were carried out there. During the autumn it was used to dry grain. From summer to autumn cooking was performed in an external summer kitchen and people slept in hay lofts and store rooms.
- ^ Juta Saron, Jüri Irik, Vernacular Architecture at the Estonian Open-Air Museum, Huma, 1997, ISBN 9985-801-78-4
- ^ Johnson, Edgar Nathaniel; Orville J. Zabel (1959). An introduction to the history of the Western tradition. Boston, Ginn. p. 1959.


Few things are as annoying as a flat tire with no spare in the trunk. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could just snap your fingers and have the flat tire magically fix itself? Researchers in Australia and the UK have thought long and hard to develop tires with a novel composition that enables them to be repaired on the go.
No magic though — just good old chemistry
The tire is made of 50% sulfur mixed with canola cooking oil and a chemical called dicyclopentadiene (DCPD). All three main ingredients are byproducts of industrial activity and are generally discarded. For instance, DCPD is a waste product from petroleum refining.
However, what’s appealing about this new rubber material isn’t necessarily its environmental friendliness. Instead, where it shines is in its ability to self-repair in the presence of a catalyst.
When an amine catalyst is applied to a flat tire, a chemical reaction is triggered that completely repairs the damage and returns the tire to its original strength within minutes — even at room temperature. Take that, super glue!
Essentially, the new rubber material is a “latent adhesive” that is resistant to water and corrosion. Once the catalyst is applied, the polymers in the rubber join together.
“The rubber bonds to itself when the amine catalyst is applied to the surface. The adhesion is stronger than many commercial glues,” said Dr. Tom Hasell, University of Liverpool researcher and co-author of the new study.
If the tire is torn to shreds beyond repair or has reached the end of its life cycle, it can be easily recycled, according to Justin Chalker of Flinders University.
“This study reveals a new concept in the repair, adhesion and recycling of sustainable rubber,” Chalker, who is the team lead for the new study, said in a statement.
Most rubbers, as well as ceramics and plastics, are not recyclable. In Australia alone, 48 million tires are discarded but only 16% are recycled — the rest flood landfills or are illegally dumped across the country or, even worse, in the ocean.
“It is exciting to see how the underlying chemistry of these materials has such wide potential in recycling, next-generation adhesives, and additive manufacturing,” Chalker concluded.
The findings were reported in the journal Chemical Science.


The celebration of the seasonal Festivals are an enriching part of the school’s cultural and community life. Through art, music, story and poetry, the children are helped to identify and recognise the changing rhythms of the earth.
This in turn builds and encourages a stronger connection with nature and the cosmos. Each festival has its highlights:
The Autumn Harvest Festival sees a bounteous gathering of mother nature’s treasures and the celebration of the “Michaelic” spirit as we move into the cooler months.
The Winter Festival incorporates beautiful lanterns that the children have prepared and decorated. These are carried through the darkness to a special place where a candle-lit spiral slowly emerges, lighting the way forward out of the darkness towards the warmer summer months.
The Spring Festival is celebrated with colour and dancing. This cheerful event sees the children weaving wreaths of delicate flowers to wear in their hair and it gives the upper primary children an opportunity to share their recorder playing with the whole school community as we dance and weave mysterious patterns on the Spring-time maypole.
High School students celebrate the festivals, either with the Primary School or in celebrations designed and prepared especially for the older students. Other cultural festivals such as the Jewish Hanuka celebrations and the Indian Diwali festival are celebrated throughout the year at Chrysalis School. These Festivals provide indispensable nourishment to the soul of our School community.


From any website of a large and complex organization or information space, such as a news site or a university website, choose an example of particularly good or bad labeling within the main menu system and justify your choice. Are the words chosen for the labels meaningful? Are they at the same level of abstraction? Are they distinct from one another? Is there a hierarchy, and if so is it coherent — can you predict and remember which labels are under which top-level category? How many of the labels are there at any one level? Can you tell where you are in the hierarchy when you are several levels down? Can you reach across the structure easily? Does the navigation system also serve as a page title?
Janet H. Murray
- Janet. H. Murray is an Associate Dean and Professor at Georgia Tech where she teaches in the Graduate Program in Digital Media and does research in interactive television .
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Entrepreneurship development is a process that helps entrepreneurs start their own businesses. It requires a great deal of hard work and time to establish a business plan. Once the important pieces are in place, the next step is to find sources of funding and human resources. Often, a new business will need to hire employees to do various tasks. In addition to hiring staff, entrepreneurs also need to build an effective marketing team. This is why they need to take special care in finding the right HR person.
Entrepreneurship development helps to encourage risk-taking, innovation, and creativity. It also provides the resources and mentorship that a young entrepreneur needs to succeed. Entrepreneurs that develop their businesses have a better chance of being successful and creating jobs in their communities and countries. Therefore, the process helps to increase the number of entrepreneurs in an economy.
An entrepreneurship development education program teaches individuals how to exploit market opportunities and develop their entrepreneurial skills. These courses are designed to be short or long-term, depending on the goals of the entrepreneur. The short-term objective is to teach individuals to be entrepreneurs, while long-term objectives focus on the ability to identify and develop the right business ideas. The curriculum includes expert counselling and proper training. It also provides information about the existing rules and regulations.
The development of entrepreneurship skills is a continuous process. As new ideas, technologies, and opportunities emerge, the skills and knowledge of entrepreneurs need to be updated. Learning new information will help improve leadership skills, develop a better understanding of the world, and improve the chances for success. Even the most unprepared entrepreneur will benefit from the resources and contacts of others. By fostering entrepreneurship in a country, governments can improve the overall growth of the economy. Furthermore, new buxic businesses create new jobs, which is beneficial for the economy.


When a friendly young terrier goes on a boating trip with her human parents, she never expects to make a new friend in the ocean. However, while on their boating adventure, the family sails near a school of bottlenose dolphins splashing and playing. Daisy introduces herself to the dolphins and discovers one’s name is Blue. They are instant friends, and Daisy is sad when their boat has to return to the shore. She is worried she will never see her new friend Blue again.
Daisy Meets the Dolphins by H J Gilfrew is a heartwarming story about a compassionate little West Highland terrier and her adventure meeting a group of bottlenose dolphins. Daisy realizes they have little in common but still enjoys hanging out near her new friend and watching Blue play with the other dolphins. Later on, when they meet again, they can play in the shallow shore water together. A dog and a dolphin who become good friends and promise to never forget one another and play in the future is a truly magical tale.
This picture book is a fantastic story about kindness, acceptance, and diversity. Despite their dissimilarities, these two animals become friends and appreciate each other’s differences. Children can learn that what you look like and where you live depends on the kind of person you can be. Showing compassion and kindness to others is an important message presented in this children’s book wrapped up in a fun and entertaining story.
Daisy Meets the Dolphins is an unforgettable children’s book that teachers and families will love having and sharing with kids. The positive message of inclusion and friendship, along with the beautiful artwork, will have children engaged and wanting to read this story more than once.
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Louisa May Alcott
Louisa May Alcott (November 29, 1832 – March 6, 1888) was an American novelist, short story writer and poet best known as the author of the novel Little Women (1868) and its sequels Little Men (1871) and Jo's Boys (1886). Raised in New England, she grew up with three sisters, her most popular novel Little Women is loosely based on her childhood experiences with her sisters. The novel has been adapted many times into film, stage, and television. Troubled by poverty from an early age, she vowed to do something to change the financial condition of her family, working as a teacher, seamstress, governess, or household servant, for many years Louisa did any work she could find. Writing was an early passion and an outlet for her, and she had a vivid imagination. Her writing career began with short stories and poetry, and she sometimes used the pen name A. M. Barnard to write novels for young adults that focused on spies and revenge. Alcott was a lifelong activist, an abolitionist and feminist, she remained unmarried throughout her life and was active in many reform movements as temperance and women's suffrage. She died from a stroke in 1888. In all, she published over 30 books and collections of stories.


Guided Inquiry Design and the Common Core
The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are upon us. As we are in a time of great transition with these new expectations, we can react with dismay or see it as a grand opportunity for change. These standards tell us what to teach but do not tell us how. This is the opportunity. Right now, we have a chance to shift to the needs of today’s learners through an inquiry approach. Guided Inquiry Design is a new framework based on researched principles of learning that include an integrated process approach to subject area content, and is set up to be a powerful way to accomplish the rigor required of the Common Core. In this edWeb.net session for the LMC @ The Forefront community, presenter Leslie Kuhlthau Maniotes, PhD, Administrator in the Denver Public Schools, curriculum specialist, and national consultant on inquiry learning presented on how to use Guided Inquiry Design to achieve rigor, college and career readiness, in a learning centered approach necessary to meet the CCSS.
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It’s rare that Minnehaha Falls truly freezes completely. Even in the coldest winters, when you climb up behind the waterfall you can hear the trickling of moving water. Sometimes you can see the water moving through the ice.
The lip of the waterfall is more narrow than it used to be, and indeed has been getting narrower in the last 10 years with erosion. But every winter we see a wide curtain of icicles all across the western side of the Minnehaha Gorge. They are created by groundwater moving through the limestone layer that creates the lip of the falls. Starting in 1889, the Park Board has done a lot of work to de-water springs and redirect that groundwater, and much of that work has been successful. But the icicles still form.
The American papers Back East began twittering about it. The Governor-General of Canada, a landed aristocrat no less, was coming west from Ottawa to visit Her Majesty’s dominion. It would be the first time any Governor-General ever visited Manitoba. And in 1877, the easiest way to get to Manitoba was via America’s trains and steamboats.
The famous one was Frederick Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood, 1st Marquess of Dufferin and Ava. An English and Irish peer, he was a rising star in Queen Victoria’s diplomatic service. Notably, he achieved the ultimate honor and became the Viceroy of India. In 1877, he had been the Governor-General of Canada for five years.
The Minnesota State Historical Society created a directory of early Minnesota professional photographers. It’s an indispensable tool for photo-historians and researchers.
This picture was taken by Joel E. Whitney. He was notable for taking the very first picture of Minnehaha Falls while working with Alexander Hesler in 1852. They took a few dozen daguerrotypes of the Falls on that day, and perhaps a few survive today. This is not one of them.