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Even if you’re not at risk of dying, you can still get other people sick.
The number of people who died from the flu in the 2017-2018 season.
Estrada Anton // Shutterstock - Even if you will not die from flu, your actions affect others.
It feels like up until a couple years ago, the accepted line about the flu shot was that you only needed it if you were a) young, b) old, or c) sick, and that maybe it didn’t work that well anyway because it only protects against certain (the most common) strains. Millennials received this info gratefully; finally, a thing we were not responsible for, an errand we did not actually have to do. Unfortunately, this is wrong; in fact, everyone should get the flu shot.
Last year’s flu season was the worst in a decade, worse than the year of swine flu. Over 80,000 people died. There are many factors at work, but a big one that medical professionals attributed to the unusually high rate of deaths and infections was a drop in the rate of adults who bothered to get their shot — yes, those same people between the ages of 18 and 65 who “don’t need” it.
To think about vaccines as they affect each person individually is blinkered; sure, you don’t want to get sick, but more than vaccines prevent individual illness, they prevent illnesses from spreading. We see this already with children in locations where it’s trendy among parents to simply not get their kids vaccinated from preventable diseases like measles out of irrational fears; because of those parents, those diseases spread faster and people die more frequently. Epidemics happen because of new, wild, aggressive disease strains, but they also happen for lack of prevention. More to the point, just because you can afford to miss work or buy medication when you get sick doesn’t mean others can.
In the same way you don’t not vote because nothing is bothering you specifically, you don’t not get the flu shot because you are very likely to survive it yourself. This is how social contracts work: How a collective action impacts you personally is maybe the least important thing, especially if you are in the most privileged group. Please get your flu shot.

lowercased:
even if you’re not at risk of dying, you can still get other people sick.
the number of people who died from the flu in the 2017-2018 season.
estrada anton // shutterstock - even if you will not die from flu, your actions affect others.
it feels like up until a couple years ago, the accepted line about the flu shot was that you only needed it if you were a) young, b) old, or c) sick, and that maybe it didn’t work that well anyway because it only protects against certain (the most common) strains. millennials received this info gratefully; finally, a thing we were not responsible for, an errand we did not actually have to do. unfortunately, this is wrong; in fact, everyone should get the flu shot.
last year’s flu season was the worst in a decade, worse than the year of swine flu. over 80,000 people died. there are many factors at work, but a big one that medical professionals attributed to the unusually high rate of deaths and infections was a drop in the rate of adults who bothered to get their shot — yes, those same people between the ages of 18 and 65 who “don’t need” it.
to think about vaccines as they affect each person individually is blinkered; sure, you don’t want to get sick, but more than vaccines prevent individual illness, they prevent illnesses from spreading. we see this already with children in locations where it’s trendy among parents to simply not get their kids vaccinated from preventable diseases like measles out of irrational fears; because of those parents, those diseases spread faster and people die more frequently. epidemics happen because of new, wild, aggressive disease strains, but they also happen for lack of prevention. more to the point, just because you can afford to miss work or buy medication when you get sick doesn’t mean others can.
in the same way you don’t not vote because nothing is bothering you specifically, you don’t not get the flu shot because you are very likely to survive it yourself. this is how social contracts work: how a collective action impacts you personally is maybe the least important thing, especially if you are in the most privileged group. please get your flu shot.


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I usually cook a couple of pounds of beans in one day, depending on the size of your cooker (refer to the manufacturers guidelines) about a pound at a time. So yes, I will cook several batches, one after another and then store them in the freezer for an easy addition to soups and other meals. I know some resources say that you can cook the beans without soaking, or ‘quick soak’ them by letting them sit in boiling water, here’s my experience: You know all the things beans are supposed to do to you, the bad things why folks don’t want to eat beans? In my experience, the gentler you prepare the beans the less they cause you to have to forego your upcoming social appointments. 😉 That includes soaking them overnight, draining and rinsing them before putting them in the cooking pot and cooking over gentle heat. Yes, it takes a bit longer but the results are way worth it.
Have I ever led you astray? No? See!
For most beans: 1 pound dried beans = 2 cups dried = 4 – 5 cups cooked beans= 3-4 cans of beans!
Rinse the dried beans in cold water, then to soak overnight place in a good-sized bowl (the beans will swell and get bigger as they soak up the water) and cover with cold water. You want them covered by at least two inches of water.
Option A: Regular pot is fine, just cover with plenty of water and bring to a boil then reduce and simmer until tender, can take 1-2 hours depending on the variety.
Options B (my preferred method): Pressure Cooker, (following manufacturers guidelines) For mine that means cover with about a finger’s width of fresh water, close the lid and place on the stove over medium heat. Slowly heat until the pressure valve gets up to the first red ring, turn heat to low and set your timer (*see below).
After releasing the pressure from the cooker by running cold water over it, open and drain the cooked beans in a colander in your sink until cool, then package in snack sized zip top bags, and store 6 to 8 baggies in a gallon sized bag labelled with the type of bean and the date before putting in the freezer.
And please understand that every pressure cooker is different, the beans could be fresher or older, so you do need to experiment a little. A lot of times I can tell by the smell of the steam escaping the pot if they still smell ‘green’ and need more cooking. I pre-soak all of these beans, unless otherwise stated. I also find that letting the pot stand off the heat for a while before releasing the pressure by running cold water over the outsides and the top keeps the beans nicer. NEVER EVER try to open a cooker that is still under pressure, this could be highly dangerous as the water still boils inside the cooker long after it’s been removed from the fire! Also too drastic of a pressure change and they tend to burst, same when you cook them at too high a pressure, so stick with the first red ring. This is not an activity to watch TV next to.
*Buy beans at a place where they have a quick turnover. WHile they are dry and will keep a long time, quality will diminish over time, just like with anything else you eat. Buy your beans at a latin or indian grocer, folks that eat a lot of beans tend to not have them on the shelf as long.
*Do not mix beans from two packages bought at different times. Cooking time varies with how old and dry the beans are as well as by variety and a new bag plus one that just showed up in the back of your pantry could cook at different times leaving some beans hard and some mushy.
I wanted to do something a bit special, celebratory for our 1 year anniversary and how better to celebrate than with something sweet and chocolatey? Yes, it is true, today my little blog turns one!
And since the weather looked a good deal like fall today I added another good for you ingredient: Pumpkin, to make it moist (also packs vitamin E, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Iron, Manganese and is a good source of fiber) and chick pea flour to keep it gluten free. I did have a whole big bag of chickpea flour, from who knows what recipe originally that I just rediscovered last week in making Socca.
By the way, get Besan from the Indian grocer, much cheaper than other healthfood store brands. As a matter of fact, anything you can buy at an ethnic store will be cheaper. If it is considered a specialty or an exotic item the grocery store will a) buy less of it, making it more expensive, and b) they can get away with charging premium dollar for ‘delicacies’ and ‘gourmet food’.For example, if you have a Asian grocer nearby, get your shallots there, also rice and rice noodles, dried or fresh will be a lot cheaper, so is Tofu, if you have that on your meal plan. Indian grocers usually carry various beans, peas and lentils, spices and almonds are usually less as well. And of course they have Besan, which is the chick pea flour we just talked about. But since it is not sold as a ‘gluten free’ flour… fraction of the cost!
In a large bowl mash the bananas and mix in the pumpkin puree, then stir in the cocoa powder.
Add the flours and 2 tablespoons of the raw sugar to the cocoa mixture and stir until well blended, then add the chocolate chips or nuts.
Bake in the middle of the pre heated oven for 45-50 minutes or until tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
Soft serve state… …or popsicle, fantastic either way!
Well, beyond dreaming, this is not going to get much words from me, except it’ only 2 ingredients and a must-try! No added sugar since mangoes are sweet as a dream, and if you use coconut milk, the whole thing is vegan.
With the machine running, slowly pour in coconut milk (or half and half, if going the dairy route) until the mango crumbles start to blend into a homogenous mass.
Gosh, you have no idea, but just writing about those cookies makes my mouth water, and of course they are already gone… (I see some more baking coming up in this girl’s future) They are chewy and fragrant and yes, the texture is somewhat different than regular oatmeal cookies, after all there are mostly oats in there (and they are made without gluten flour).
If you are cultivating your sweet tooth, please feel free to use more ‘sweet stuff’. The cookies here are getting some of their sweetness from the raisins, but they would be a perfect treat for my Dad, who doesn’t really like sweets. I am a big believer in flavor over just plain sweet, or salty for that matter; and these cookies fit the bill perfectly.
Stir the flax mix into the bowl with the oats, add up to another 1/4 cup of water if dough looks too dry.
Drop cookies by the rounded tablespoon onto a prepared baking sheet, and bake until golden brown on the bottom and just starting to turn golden on top, about 8 to 11 minutes.
Glorious colors of fall! Here the leaves have finally turned color and as I am typing this I can see the red and yellow leaves glow in the sunlight, and the bronze and ‘still green’ leaves add depth to the shadows. The birds have returned to the bird feeder in droves, the nights finally have that crisp quality you only experience on an early morning in fall and I am enjoying the view to say the least.
To celebrate fall, with its vibrant orange of pumpkins, golden corn field and that last rest of summer’s warmth int he afternoon, I roasted up a brightly colored, mighty tasty and versatile sauce/dip/spread. Enjoy!
Roast whole red pepper until blackened in spots all over by holding it over a gas flame or placing under the broiler, then place in paper bag to cool a bit (the steam will loosen the skin making it easier to peel, added bonus, you won’t burn your fingers as much).
Peel red pepper (don’t have a guy do this, for some reason their hands are not made the same as ours and they cannot handle heat, as per my experience 😉 ) , this works best using a paper towel and literally rubbing the skin off. Cut in half and discard the seeds, then chop flesh.
Place pepper in your food processor or blender. I use a really cute mini processor for sauces and dips. And blend until you have a chunky mess, add the olive oil, blend until fairly smooth.
Add the pumpkin and salt and process some more. The result should not have any chunks left in it but be smooooooth.
Gently reheat to use over pasta, like the Pumpkin Goat Cheese Ravioli for example or chill and use as a spread for sandwiches or serve cold as a dip for veggies. Yields about 1 1/2 cups.
The story goes: After one of the Gods (Brahma) gave the demon Mahish the power not to be destroyed by man (including male Gods) because of doing a good deed for Brahma, Mahish started to cause all sorts of terror. So, the 3 forms of God, Brahma (birth or creation), Vishnu (life or preservation) and Shiva (death or destruction) combined their energies and powers and created a female form of God (Devi or Durga) to destroy the demon, (since no man could vanquish him). She represents the furious powers of all the male gods, and is the ferocious protector of the righteous, and destroyer of the evil. Durga is usually portrayed as riding a lion, and carrying weapons in her many arms.
I’ve also heard “Durga” means ‘invincible‘ and she is the personification of ‘shakti’ or divine feminine force!
* Make sure that one of these is frozen. If it is still hot outside, both may be frozen or you could add some ice cubes before blending.
Put all ingredients in the blender, starting with the banana, add fruit, then the almond butter on top and pour the liquid over top.
Enjoy or pack in a cooler or lunchbox and take to work to have throughout the day.
Pour into popsicle molds (or any small paper or plastic cups and add one of those wooden sticks they sell at craft stores) and freeze for a sugar free treat later.

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i usually cook a couple of pounds of beans in one day, depending on the size of your cooker (refer to the manufacturers guidelines) about a pound at a time. so yes, i will cook several batches, one after another and then store them in the freezer for an easy addition to soups and other meals. i know some resources say that you can cook the beans without soaking, or ‘quick soak’ them by letting them sit in boiling water, here’s my experience: you know all the things beans are supposed to do to you, the bad things why folks don’t want to eat beans? in my experience, the gentler you prepare the beans the less they cause you to have to forego your upcoming social appointments. 😉 that includes soaking them overnight, draining and rinsing them before putting them in the cooking pot and cooking over gentle heat. yes, it takes a bit longer but the results are way worth it.
have i ever led you astray? no? see!
for most beans: 1 pound dried beans = 2 cups dried = 4 – 5 cups cooked beans= 3-4 cans of beans!
rinse the dried beans in cold water, then to soak overnight place in a good-sized bowl (the beans will swell and get bigger as they soak up the water) and cover with cold water. you want them covered by at least two inches of water.
option a: regular pot is fine, just cover with plenty of water and bring to a boil then reduce and simmer until tender, can take 1-2 hours depending on the variety.
options b (my preferred method): pressure cooker, (following manufacturers guidelines) for mine that means cover with about a finger’s width of fresh water, close the lid and place on the stove over medium heat. slowly heat until the pressure valve gets up to the first red ring, turn heat to low and set your timer (*see below).
after releasing the pressure from the cooker by running cold water over it, open and drain the cooked beans in a colander in your sink until cool, then package in snack sized zip top bags, and store 6 to 8 baggies in a gallon sized bag labelled with the type of bean and the date before putting in the freezer.
and please understand that every pressure cooker is different, the beans could be fresher or older, so you do need to experiment a little. a lot of times i can tell by the smell of the steam escaping the pot if they still smell ‘green’ and need more cooking. i pre-soak all of these beans, unless otherwise stated. i also find that letting the pot stand off the heat for a while before releasing the pressure by running cold water over the outsides and the top keeps the beans nicer. never ever try to open a cooker that is still under pressure, this could be highly dangerous as the water still boils inside the cooker long after it’s been removed from the fire! also too drastic of a pressure change and they tend to burst, same when you cook them at too high a pressure, so stick with the first red ring. this is not an activity to watch tv next to.
*buy beans at a place where they have a quick turnover. while they are dry and will keep a long time, quality will diminish over time, just like with anything else you eat. buy your beans at a latin or indian grocer, folks that eat a lot of beans tend to not have them on the shelf as long.
*do not mix beans from two packages bought at different times. cooking time varies with how old and dry the beans are as well as by variety and a new bag plus one that just showed up in the back of your pantry could cook at different times leaving some beans hard and some mushy.
i wanted to do something a bit special, celebratory for our 1 year anniversary and how better to celebrate than with something sweet and chocolatey? yes, it is true, today my little blog turns one!
and since the weather looked a good deal like fall today i added another good for you ingredient: pumpkin, to make it moist (also packs vitamin e, vitamin a, vitamin c, vitamin k, iron, manganese and is a good source of fiber) and chick pea flour to keep it gluten free. i did have a whole big bag of chickpea flour, from who knows what recipe originally that i just rediscovered last week in making socca.
by the way, get besan from the indian grocer, much cheaper than other healthfood store brands. as a matter of fact, anything you can buy at an ethnic store will be cheaper. if it is considered a specialty or an exotic item the grocery store will a) buy less of it, making it more expensive, and b) they can get away with charging premium dollar for ‘delicacies’ and ‘gourmet food’.for example, if you have a asian grocer nearby, get your shallots there, also rice and rice noodles, dried or fresh will be a lot cheaper, so is tofu, if you have that on your meal plan. indian grocers usually carry various beans, peas and lentils, spices and almonds are usually less as well. and of course they have besan, which is the chick pea flour we just talked about. but since it is not sold as a ‘gluten free’ flour… fraction of the cost!
in a large bowl mash the bananas and mix in the pumpkin puree, then stir in the cocoa powder.
add the flours and 2 tablespoons of the raw sugar to the cocoa mixture and stir until well blended, then add the chocolate chips or nuts.
bake in the middle of the pre heated oven for 45-50 minutes or until tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
soft serve state… …or popsicle, fantastic either way!
well, beyond dreaming, this is not going to get much words from me, except it’ only 2 ingredients and a must-try! no added sugar since mangoes are sweet as a dream, and if you use coconut milk, the whole thing is vegan.
with the machine running, slowly pour in coconut milk (or half and half, if going the dairy route) until the mango crumbles start to blend into a homogenous mass.
gosh, you have no idea, but just writing about those cookies makes my mouth water, and of course they are already gone… (i see some more baking coming up in this girl’s future) they are chewy and fragrant and yes, the texture is somewhat different than regular oatmeal cookies, after all there are mostly oats in there (and they are made without gluten flour).
if you are cultivating your sweet tooth, please feel free to use more ‘sweet stuff’. the cookies here are getting some of their sweetness from the raisins, but they would be a perfect treat for my dad, who doesn’t really like sweets. i am a big believer in flavor over just plain sweet, or salty for that matter; and these cookies fit the bill perfectly.
stir the flax mix into the bowl with the oats, add up to another 1/4 cup of water if dough looks too dry.
drop cookies by the rounded tablespoon onto a prepared baking sheet, and bake until golden brown on the bottom and just starting to turn golden on top, about 8 to 11 minutes.
glorious colors of fall! here the leaves have finally turned color and as i am typing this i can see the red and yellow leaves glow in the sunlight, and the bronze and ‘still green’ leaves add depth to the shadows. the birds have returned to the bird feeder in droves, the nights finally have that crisp quality you only experience on an early morning in fall and i am enjoying the view to say the least.
to celebrate fall, with its vibrant orange of pumpkins, golden corn field and that last rest of summer’s warmth int he afternoon, i roasted up a brightly colored, mighty tasty and versatile sauce/dip/spread. enjoy!
roast whole red pepper until blackened in spots all over by holding it over a gas flame or placing under the broiler, then place in paper bag to cool a bit (the steam will loosen the skin making it easier to peel, added bonus, you won’t burn your fingers as much).
peel red pepper (don’t have a guy do this, for some reason their hands are not made the same as ours and they cannot handle heat, as per my experience 😉 ) , this works best using a paper towel and literally rubbing the skin off. cut in half and discard the seeds, then chop flesh.
place pepper in your food processor or blender. i use a really cute mini processor for sauces and dips. and blend until you have a chunky mess, add the olive oil, blend until fairly smooth.
add the pumpkin and salt and process some more. the result should not have any chunks left in it but be smooooooth.
gently reheat to use over pasta, like the pumpkin goat cheese ravioli for example or chill and use as a spread for sandwiches or serve cold as a dip for veggies. yields about 1 1/2 cups.
the story goes: after one of the gods (brahma) gave the demon mahish the power not to be destroyed by man (including male gods) because of doing a good deed for brahma, mahish started to cause all sorts of terror. so, the 3 forms of god, brahma (birth or creation), vishnu (life or preservation) and shiva (death or destruction) combined their energies and powers and created a female form of god (devi or durga) to destroy the demon, (since no man could vanquish him). she represents the furious powers of all the male gods, and is the ferocious protector of the righteous, and destroyer of the evil. durga is usually portrayed as riding a lion, and carrying weapons in her many arms.
i’ve also heard “durga” means ‘invincible‘ and she is the personification of ‘shakti’ or divine feminine force!
* make sure that one of these is frozen. if it is still hot outside, both may be frozen or you could add some ice cubes before blending.
put all ingredients in the blender, starting with the banana, add fruit, then the almond butter on top and pour the liquid over top.
enjoy or pack in a cooler or lunchbox and take to work to have throughout the day.
pour into popsicle molds (or any small paper or plastic cups and add one of those wooden sticks they sell at craft stores) and freeze for a sugar free treat later.


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Classroom Ready...and a few freebies!
My school adopted a new reading program and I've been trying my very best to make sure I am ready and organized in order to do my very best this year.
So I've got tons of pictures and freebies to share. I'm also working on my Pacing Guide for this year. It will be available very soon.
But first...here's a little taste of some of my wedding news.
In 99 days I will be a MRS.! WHAT!!
You can't even see the best part of it...I'm so in love!!
So here's my classroom. I'll start with first steps into my room.
This is the door to my room. I used butcher paper and crumbled it up into long strips to make a rainbow. I wrote my little ones names on clouds and taped them onto the rainbow.
I have 23 kids this year! Underneath, I kept my How will you start the day? poster up. Kids choose a hug, handshake, high five, or hollywood kiss. Here's the link for that freebie.
This the view as soon as you step into the room. Kids will drop their lunches in the bucket on the right. Straight ahead are the coat cubbies. Kids place their backpacks and coats in these cubbies. The cubbies to the right are for papers that need to go home.
Here are a few more close up pictures of the wall on the right.
This is how kids will mark their choices for lunch each day. On top of the cubbies are some clothespins. Kids mark their choice and I record it on our daily lunch sheet. If you'd like the sign, "What's for Lunch?", click here. The pictures for the lunch choices were from TpT.
The sign says, Welcome to Kindergarten. More on the pennant signs later.
Here's a close up of the kids coat cubbies. In the book boxes (which I found at IKEA for super cheap) are the journals and folders the kiddos will need for the year.
These are pics of my supply closet (I know I died last year when I found out I had a closet!) There's tons of stuff in there but it works.
When the door to the supply closet is closed...this is hanging on the door. This is for the kiddos to use throughout the day. They mostly use the supplies when they are at the creation station (art center) but it holds extra scissors, glue sticks and other daily used supplies.
Here's a close up shot. I found the labels on TpT.
This is the door to the bathroom. I decided to use it as our birthday door as well. I hope it stays nice and neat...and germ free all year. On each cupcake is a candle for each child's birthday.
Here's how I made each candle.
I drew some rectangles then covered them with washi tape.
Then, I drew some flames (this is where I'll place the number date of each kiddos' birthday). On each candle is a label of each kiddos' name.
This is my center chart. After reading Jan Richardson's book this summer, I decided to try a new way to post my centers. I needed a few more pocket charts in order to make it work. The pennant says centers...more on those later.
This is my writing center. The sign says, "Writer's Wall". I took a cue from Mrs. Wills and posted my monthly/theme vocabulary words on a string with clothespins. They will be changed out as our units change. I have Back to School words posted.
This is another part of the writing center. It's hard to see...but on top are various activities for kids to choose from. I also have writing tools available on the top shelf. The next shelf holds different kinds of paper for the kiddos to choose from. The second shelf has an organizer bin that holds envelopes, index cards and post-it notes. This row also has our class set of dry erase boards and makers. The last shelf has our classroom clipboards.
This is the back of the writing center shelf. It's my science wall. The pennant says, "science". More on those later. On the left, are the steps of the scientific method.
This is my area. I got rid of my teacher desk last year so I just use the computer/tv desk for my teacher desk. It helps cut down on build up if I have a very small area to work in. It also helps create more student space.
This is my small group area. Right now, I have goodies for the first day sprawled across the top. I know it's super tiny...but I don't like jellybean/kidney tables. I can easily fit 3-4 kiddos here. I might need to change it out for a larger rectangular table but...we will see.
This is right next to my area and my small group table. The bins on the right hold my small group binders. I was able to fit 3 in each bin. The cart also holds my leveled readers. I need to organize them a little more but I like having everything in one place. The binders hold my RtI paperwork. The rainbow bins on the left hold all the stuff I need for small groups. I was able to fit a few small dry erase boards and markers in a bin. They also are organized by skill. So I have a drawer with rhyming games, another with phoneme segmentation games, and so on.
This is my calendar space. Last year I had more space for calendar stuff...but I had to cut it down to this space so I had plenty of room for Fundations. To the left are my classroom jobs. These are a freebie on my TpT site. Click here for your copy. To the right is my Teacher, can I chart.
Here is a close up of how I set up my Teacher, can I? signs. I got rid of the Yes/No choice and printed out some thumbs up/down pictures. Now, kiddos will know exactly what their options are! I really like this new change. And...I made sure to add the thumbs up/down option to the download which is free on TpT. Click here to get yourself a copy.
This is my Fundations wall. I had to devote a lot of space to the posters we use in Fundations. I like the set up because it's in the center of my classroom so the kids have enough space to see each lesson. It's also in a great place so if kiddos need to work on the carpet or in their seats, they can still see everything with ease. The pennant at the top says, "Fundations". More on those later..
This is going to be my poetry center. The pennant says, "poetry".
These are my organization bins for different colored markers, color pencils, or crayons. I'm hoping that when I hear, "I need an orange." Kiddos will head over to these bins and grab what they need. If you'd like a copy of the little crayon color signs, click here.
This is my listening center. Last year, I had the signs printed out on larger sized paper...but this year I sized down and just taped the steps on to the table.
This is my classroom library. The bucket holds tons of pillow choices for the kiddos. They love to lay out and read. The bags on the wall are take home bags that feature an activity and a book. Kids take home one bag each week.
Here's my word wall...I need a little something up at top...It looks a little boring. But I'm sure anchor charts and kids work will fill up that empty space in no time.
That was intense!! Lots of pictures...but I'm really excited for my new set up this year. I'm hoping that I'm organized enough to have a smooth year (fingers crossed).
I have in my room. Here are a couple of warnings before you download.
1. I made it so that each page could be printed in the ROYGBIV pattern.
2. I had to organize the pages in a different way so the letters are a little mixed up.
3. There are 49 pages of letters.
5. Lastly, unfortunately due to time constraints I can't personalize this freebie.
Hey Vera you have been hard at it. You say your room is small but with all the nooks and signs ...it looks huge. Glad to have you back blogging and super excited for you... 99 days and counting. All the best for a great year.
I'm your newest follower! I'm also going to be sending you my first SLANT box!! Yay! Ill be emailing you soon with some questions. Fun!

lowercased:
classroom ready...and a few freebies!
my school adopted a new reading program and i've been trying my very best to make sure i am ready and organized in order to do my very best this year.
so i've got tons of pictures and freebies to share. i'm also working on my pacing guide for this year. it will be available very soon.
but first...here's a little taste of some of my wedding news.
in 99 days i will be a mrs.! what!!
you can't even see the best part of it...i'm so in love!!
so here's my classroom. i'll start with first steps into my room.
this is the door to my room. i used butcher paper and crumbled it up into long strips to make a rainbow. i wrote my little ones names on clouds and taped them onto the rainbow.
i have 23 kids this year! underneath, i kept my how will you start the day? poster up. kids choose a hug, handshake, high five, or hollywood kiss. here's the link for that freebie.
this the view as soon as you step into the room. kids will drop their lunches in the bucket on the right. straight ahead are the coat cubbies. kids place their backpacks and coats in these cubbies. the cubbies to the right are for papers that need to go home.
here are a few more close up pictures of the wall on the right.
this is how kids will mark their choices for lunch each day. on top of the cubbies are some clothespins. kids mark their choice and i record it on our daily lunch sheet. if you'd like the sign, "what's for lunch?", click here. the pictures for the lunch choices were from tpt.
the sign says, welcome to kindergarten. more on the pennant signs later.
here's a close up of the kids coat cubbies. in the book boxes (which i found at ikea for super cheap) are the journals and folders the kiddos will need for the year.
these are pics of my supply closet (i know i died last year when i found out i had a closet!) there's tons of stuff in there but it works.
when the door to the supply closet is closed...this is hanging on the door. this is for the kiddos to use throughout the day. they mostly use the supplies when they are at the creation station (art center) but it holds extra scissors, glue sticks and other daily used supplies.
here's a close up shot. i found the labels on tpt.
this is the door to the bathroom. i decided to use it as our birthday door as well. i hope it stays nice and neat...and germ free all year. on each cupcake is a candle for each child's birthday.
here's how i made each candle.
i drew some rectangles then covered them with washi tape.
then, i drew some flames (this is where i'll place the number date of each kiddos' birthday). on each candle is a label of each kiddos' name.
this is my center chart. after reading jan richardson's book this summer, i decided to try a new way to post my centers. i needed a few more pocket charts in order to make it work. the pennant says centers...more on those later.
this is my writing center. the sign says, "writer's wall". i took a cue from mrs. wills and posted my monthly/theme vocabulary words on a string with clothespins. they will be changed out as our units change. i have back to school words posted.
this is another part of the writing center. it's hard to see...but on top are various activities for kids to choose from. i also have writing tools available on the top shelf. the next shelf holds different kinds of paper for the kiddos to choose from. the second shelf has an organizer bin that holds envelopes, index cards and post-it notes. this row also has our class set of dry erase boards and makers. the last shelf has our classroom clipboards.
this is the back of the writing center shelf. it's my science wall. the pennant says, "science". more on those later. on the left, are the steps of the scientific method.
this is my area. i got rid of my teacher desk last year so i just use the computer/tv desk for my teacher desk. it helps cut down on build up if i have a very small area to work in. it also helps create more student space.
this is my small group area. right now, i have goodies for the first day sprawled across the top. i know it's super tiny...but i don't like jellybean/kidney tables. i can easily fit 3-4 kiddos here. i might need to change it out for a larger rectangular table but...we will see.
this is right next to my area and my small group table. the bins on the right hold my small group binders. i was able to fit 3 in each bin. the cart also holds my leveled readers. i need to organize them a little more but i like having everything in one place. the binders hold my rti paperwork. the rainbow bins on the left hold all the stuff i need for small groups. i was able to fit a few small dry erase boards and markers in a bin. they also are organized by skill. so i have a drawer with rhyming games, another with phoneme segmentation games, and so on.
this is my calendar space. last year i had more space for calendar stuff...but i had to cut it down to this space so i had plenty of room for fundations. to the left are my classroom jobs. these are a freebie on my tpt site. click here for your copy. to the right is my teacher, can i chart.
here is a close up of how i set up my teacher, can i? signs. i got rid of the yes/no choice and printed out some thumbs up/down pictures. now, kiddos will know exactly what their options are! i really like this new change. and...i made sure to add the thumbs up/down option to the download which is free on tpt. click here to get yourself a copy.
this is my fundations wall. i had to devote a lot of space to the posters we use in fundations. i like the set up because it's in the center of my classroom so the kids have enough space to see each lesson. it's also in a great place so if kiddos need to work on the carpet or in their seats, they can still see everything with ease. the pennant at the top says, "fundations". more on those later..
this is going to be my poetry center. the pennant says, "poetry".
these are my organization bins for different colored markers, color pencils, or crayons. i'm hoping that when i hear, "i need an orange." kiddos will head over to these bins and grab what they need. if you'd like a copy of the little crayon color signs, click here.
this is my listening center. last year, i had the signs printed out on larger sized paper...but this year i sized down and just taped the steps on to the table.
this is my classroom library. the bucket holds tons of pillow choices for the kiddos. they love to lay out and read. the bags on the wall are take home bags that feature an activity and a book. kids take home one bag each week.
here's my word wall...i need a little something up at top...it looks a little boring. but i'm sure anchor charts and kids work will fill up that empty space in no time.
that was intense!! lots of pictures...but i'm really excited for my new set up this year. i'm hoping that i'm organized enough to have a smooth year (fingers crossed).
i have in my room. here are a couple of warnings before you download.
1. i made it so that each page could be printed in the roygbiv pattern.
2. i had to organize the pages in a different way so the letters are a little mixed up.
3. there are 49 pages of letters.
5. lastly, unfortunately due to time constraints i can't personalize this freebie.
hey vera you have been hard at it. you say your room is small but with all the nooks and signs ...it looks huge. glad to have you back blogging and super excited for you... 99 days and counting. all the best for a great year.
i'm your newest follower! i'm also going to be sending you my first slant box!! yay! ill be emailing you soon with some questions. fun!


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The RAF didn't operate UFOs from Little Fartington.
But they never flew them because Boscombe (and the UK) was covered with the wrong kind of air for them to operate.
Charles Frederick? He was in the R&D Dept at the same time I was!

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the raf didn't operate ufos from little fartington.
but they never flew them because boscombe (and the uk) was covered with the wrong kind of air for them to operate.
charles frederick? he was in the r&d dept at the same time i was!


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if you’re looking for a paid apprenticeship, have graduated, and are looking to work full time in digital, events, promotions, shopper or operations, the gateway to greatness (gtog) program is for you!
this person will work under operation supporting multiple account teams helping with financial reporting, client services and research. this role will give people the opportunity to have the broadest view of the agency. they will come away understanding financial processes, client management and our approach to generating insights and creating strategies. at the end of this apprenticeship this person will have gained experience in multiple areas of the agency and be able to decide what area they would like to pursue.


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August, 1943. In the despair of a Japanese POW camp on the Thai-Burma death railway, Australian surgeon Dorrigo Evans is haunted by his love affair with his uncle's young wife two years earlier. Struggling to save the men under his command from starvation, from cholera, from beatings, he receives a letter that will change his life forever.
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august, 1943. in the despair of a japanese pow camp on the thai-burma death railway, australian surgeon dorrigo evans is haunted by his love affair with his uncle's young wife two years earlier. struggling to save the men under his command from starvation, from cholera, from beatings, he receives a letter that will change his life forever.
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It was the 1970s. Video recorders were new and Betamax looked awesome. Who knew the fuzzy VHS competitor would flex its marketing muscle and ultimately reign supreme? Forty years later, finding an operational betamax deck is hard, finding someone who can transfer them to DVD is even harder. But you've come to the right place.
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it was the 1970s. video recorders were new and betamax looked awesome. who knew the fuzzy vhs competitor would flex its marketing muscle and ultimately reign supreme? forty years later, finding an operational betamax deck is hard, finding someone who can transfer them to dvd is even harder. but you've come to the right place.
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although it is required of attorneys to maintain client confidentiality at all times, it is prudent for clients, especially corporate clients, to examine a law firm’s data security practices before hiring them. karsof™ integrated network security system can insure the level of security needed to keep your important legal information safe, for both you and your attorney.
law firms are required to implement specific data security practices and they must ensure that all staff and personnel understand and adhere to such procedures. this usually involved password protection and other forms of penetrable encryptions. even with every protection, these methods are not only penetrable, but they’re outdated technology worthy of being backup, not your main security. karsof™ integrated network security system is a more secure way to protect yourself and your sensitive legal documents.
law firms need to have distinct rules in order to protect employee to employee document transfers, but most importantly, for arbitration and litigation transfers.
law firms, as well as their corporate clients who may be sharing confidential information, should have a system in place that provides such support regarding confidentiality and takes the utmost precautions to protect transmitted information. karsof systems provides that level of security; it offers an integrated network system that unequivocally protects and secures your documents.
undoubtedly, having rules and a system that protects a firm’s document storage, and retention procedures are very important. however, the eventual destruction of those documents is equally as important. karsof systems ensured the secure destruction of documents with its patented integrated network security system technology.
many states have laws that require firms to retain documents for a certain number of years, but digital document disposal isn’t as easy as shredding the hard copies of the past. and although digital documents do solve the problem of space, it does pose the problem of eventually needing to destroy a digital document. this is never an issue with karsof systems; they ensure only authorized personnel are able to access and fully destroy documents when necessary.


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The kids (my niece and nephew) were still pretty little when Nickelodeon started their Nick at Nite programing in the early 1980s. And it was fun to watch Joseph and Emily get such enjoyment out of some of the same TV shows we used to watch when we were kids (The Donna Reed Show, Leave it to Beaver, Dennis the Mennis, Andy Griffith, The Munsters).
Because Nick at Nite’s programming was somewhat limited in those early days, my sister would tape some of their favorite episodes, and they’d watch them over and over again. You’d know when it was live or Memorex if the kids knew all the lines.
So, here comes Nicodemus, a Pharisee, a member of the highest Jewish council permitted by the Roman government: the Sanhedin. This was a man well versed in matters of faith and tradition; a man of religious letters; a man filled with the self-assurance and confidence and sense of personal eminence which comes from absolutely `knowing’ what was right.
And yet – in spite of all that self-assurance and `knowing’ – something compels Nicodemus to seek Jesus out under the cloak of darkness.
Some speculate that the Pharisees sent Nicodemus to trap Jesus in an unguarded moment of heresy and didn’t want to alert his followers to their plan.
Others suggest that Nicodemus came to Jesus because he was genuinely intrigued by all the things – the signs and teachings – he had been hearing about, but didn’t want his own colleagues to see him meeting with this renegade Rabbi.
John’s Gospel makes a really big deal out of the analogy of darkness and light. In fact, he starts his Gospel with a parallel to the Creation Story in Genesis: out of the darkness of the formless void God brings forth the Light of world.
Turns out, old Nicodemus is a literalist; has no imagination.
I read a story some time ago about a young homeless man who was discovered, by a maintenance person, to be hiding in one of our denominations’ large prestigious churches. Apparently he had been lurking in the church for quite some time; living in the attic, spending his day in darkness, only venturing forth during the night to prowl about the church, feeding on the leftovers from church suppers, moving about in the building only at night, listening in on the daily activities of the congregation from his secret hideaway up in the attic somewhere.
Someone who’s been moving about in the midst of the congregation; present, but not really here; wandering around the margins, living in the shadows, afraid of being found out?
Do you know someone who is physically – bodily – here, but won’t allow themselves to be fully here; here with the rest of us; here with Jesus Christ?
Someone, perhaps, concealing their darkness by personality façade; or secreting deep insecurities behind a mask of bravado; or veiling nagging uncertainty behind a know-it-all attitude? Someone who mouths the words of the prayers and hymn, who goes through the motions of worship, but for some reason the meaning of it all never pierces the depths of the heart.
It’s not enough that you know the rules and regulations, the doctrine and polity, the prayers and liturgy. “You have to be born again,” Jesus told Nicodemus.
At one point, I’d signed up for a course called, “Early Childhood Education.” It turned out not to be what I thought it was going to be.
Two nights a week I found myself, with 15 or so women of various ages, reading dozens of children’s books, and making Halloween ghosts from ping pong balls and Kleenex, and Christmas angels from tongue depressors and construction paper. And, frankly, I was having a hard time engaging in the course work.
Now, few other questions can strike such fear into the heart of a Presbyterian. “It is a rallying cry, a code word, for a brand of evangelicalism,” as John Buchanan puts it, “that is not only outside our comfort zone, but with which we do not always agree.
I would agree with my esteemed colleague, that that is the wrong interpretation of the phrase “born again.” Jesus was not suggesting that you had to be absolutely sure of yourself or certain of all the answers to life’s tough questions. He was not saying that you had to graduate from seminary or Moody Bible Institute, or have at your fingertips a Bible verse suitable for every occasion. Instead, Jesus was saying something far more remarkable than that: You must be born anew – born like a baby (ibid. 2010).
Brought out of the hidden darkness of the womb into the Light of New Life.
Innocent of all presumed knowledge; naked and vulnerable; exposed to the light. Instinctively imprinting on the One whom you trust to meet all your needs.
And, though she may or may not have meant for this to happen, I did a lot of thinking about that question as I drove home; a lot of thinking about this class I was taking and what – or rather who – it was really for; and my attitude about it all.
Interestingly enough, from that moment on, I found the remainder of that course to be a lot more enjoyable, and informative. God works in mysterious ways. The Spirit, indeed, moves where it wills.
I’ve been in ministry a long time now; dare I say it, maybe even as long as old Nicodemus. But I still don’t have all the answers to life’s tough questions. What I am fairly certain of, however, is that we all come to this place as people who are seeking Light because, to one degree or another, we are still living in the dark.
But take heart, for, in this place, we discover that those who come to Jesus in the midst of darkness – whatever that darkness happens to be – will find themselves being born anew into the Life of the one who is the Light of all people.

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the kids (my niece and nephew) were still pretty little when nickelodeon started their nick at nite programing in the early 1980s. and it was fun to watch joseph and emily get such enjoyment out of some of the same tv shows we used to watch when we were kids (the donna reed show, leave it to beaver, dennis the mennis, andy griffith, the munsters).
because nick at nite’s programming was somewhat limited in those early days, my sister would tape some of their favorite episodes, and they’d watch them over and over again. you’d know when it was live or memorex if the kids knew all the lines.
so, here comes nicodemus, a pharisee, a member of the highest jewish council permitted by the roman government: the sanhedin. this was a man well versed in matters of faith and tradition; a man of religious letters; a man filled with the self-assurance and confidence and sense of personal eminence which comes from absolutely `knowing’ what was right.
and yet – in spite of all that self-assurance and `knowing’ – something compels nicodemus to seek jesus out under the cloak of darkness.
some speculate that the pharisees sent nicodemus to trap jesus in an unguarded moment of heresy and didn’t want to alert his followers to their plan.
others suggest that nicodemus came to jesus because he was genuinely intrigued by all the things – the signs and teachings – he had been hearing about, but didn’t want his own colleagues to see him meeting with this renegade rabbi.
john’s gospel makes a really big deal out of the analogy of darkness and light. in fact, he starts his gospel with a parallel to the creation story in genesis: out of the darkness of the formless void god brings forth the light of world.
turns out, old nicodemus is a literalist; has no imagination.
i read a story some time ago about a young homeless man who was discovered, by a maintenance person, to be hiding in one of our denominations’ large prestigious churches. apparently he had been lurking in the church for quite some time; living in the attic, spending his day in darkness, only venturing forth during the night to prowl about the church, feeding on the leftovers from church suppers, moving about in the building only at night, listening in on the daily activities of the congregation from his secret hideaway up in the attic somewhere.
someone who’s been moving about in the midst of the congregation; present, but not really here; wandering around the margins, living in the shadows, afraid of being found out?
do you know someone who is physically – bodily – here, but won’t allow themselves to be fully here; here with the rest of us; here with jesus christ?
someone, perhaps, concealing their darkness by personality façade; or secreting deep insecurities behind a mask of bravado; or veiling nagging uncertainty behind a know-it-all attitude? someone who mouths the words of the prayers and hymn, who goes through the motions of worship, but for some reason the meaning of it all never pierces the depths of the heart.
it’s not enough that you know the rules and regulations, the doctrine and polity, the prayers and liturgy. “you have to be born again,” jesus told nicodemus.
at one point, i’d signed up for a course called, “early childhood education.” it turned out not to be what i thought it was going to be.
two nights a week i found myself, with 15 or so women of various ages, reading dozens of children’s books, and making halloween ghosts from ping pong balls and kleenex, and christmas angels from tongue depressors and construction paper. and, frankly, i was having a hard time engaging in the course work.
now, few other questions can strike such fear into the heart of a presbyterian. “it is a rallying cry, a code word, for a brand of evangelicalism,” as john buchanan puts it, “that is not only outside our comfort zone, but with which we do not always agree.
i would agree with my esteemed colleague, that that is the wrong interpretation of the phrase “born again.” jesus was not suggesting that you had to be absolutely sure of yourself or certain of all the answers to life’s tough questions. he was not saying that you had to graduate from seminary or moody bible institute, or have at your fingertips a bible verse suitable for every occasion. instead, jesus was saying something far more remarkable than that: you must be born anew – born like a baby (ibid. 2010).
brought out of the hidden darkness of the womb into the light of new life.
innocent of all presumed knowledge; naked and vulnerable; exposed to the light. instinctively imprinting on the one whom you trust to meet all your needs.
and, though she may or may not have meant for this to happen, i did a lot of thinking about that question as i drove home; a lot of thinking about this class i was taking and what – or rather who – it was really for; and my attitude about it all.
interestingly enough, from that moment on, i found the remainder of that course to be a lot more enjoyable, and informative. god works in mysterious ways. the spirit, indeed, moves where it wills.
i’ve been in ministry a long time now; dare i say it, maybe even as long as old nicodemus. but i still don’t have all the answers to life’s tough questions. what i am fairly certain of, however, is that we all come to this place as people who are seeking light because, to one degree or another, we are still living in the dark.
but take heart, for, in this place, we discover that those who come to jesus in the midst of darkness – whatever that darkness happens to be – will find themselves being born anew into the life of the one who is the light of all people.


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K5 went on a visit to "Dolchezze" bakery, next to the Kinder. We tought some vocabulary in English to the employees and owner, and they tought us how they do their job. We learnt a lot and... We received some cookies at the end!
Thank you very much "Dolchezze"!!!
Escuchamos otra versión de la historia.

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k5 went on a visit to "dolchezze" bakery, next to the kinder. we tought some vocabulary in english to the employees and owner, and they tought us how they do their job. we learnt a lot and... we received some cookies at the end!
thank you very much "dolchezze"!!!
escuchamos otra versión de la historia.


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We set off on a cold but bright morning from Rowlands Gill and crossed our first viaduct. John engaged us with his well researched knowledge into the industry that used to be on this route - including coal mines, coke ovens and railways. He also pointed out historic features that are largely unknown and unnoticed.
We were even treated to an unsolved murder case at an abandoned railway station!
We covered approx 5 miles until we came to Ebchester where we availed ourselves of an excellent lunch at the Derwent Walk Inn.

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we set off on a cold but bright morning from rowlands gill and crossed our first viaduct. john engaged us with his well researched knowledge into the industry that used to be on this route - including coal mines, coke ovens and railways. he also pointed out historic features that are largely unknown and unnoticed.
we were even treated to an unsolved murder case at an abandoned railway station!
we covered approx 5 miles until we came to ebchester where we availed ourselves of an excellent lunch at the derwent walk inn.


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This course is a Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada TM program. Western Canada Fire & First Aid Inc. facilitates the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada TM program for BLS. Our instructors have successfully completed the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada TM program for a BLS Instructor and are approved to provide the BLS course. The Heart and Stroke Foundation BLS Course has been updated to reflect the new science in the 2015 Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care. This video-based, instructor-led course teaches both single rescuer and team basic life support skills for application in both in-facility and pre-hospital settings.
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this course is a heart & stroke foundation of canada tm program. western canada fire & first aid inc. facilitates the heart & stroke foundation of canada tm program for bls. our instructors have successfully completed the heart and stroke foundation of canada tm program for a bls instructor and are approved to provide the bls course. the heart and stroke foundation bls course has been updated to reflect the new science in the 2015 guidelines update for cpr and emergency cardiovascular care. this video-based, instructor-led course teaches both single rescuer and team basic life support skills for application in both in-facility and pre-hospital settings.
this course is designed for healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform cpr and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in-facility and prehospital settings. this course is also open to individuals to who have a general interest in learning cpr and how to use an aed.
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incepted years ago in this domain, we are leading manufacturer, supplier and exporter of superior quality of industrial almirah in ahmedabad. we are considered to be one of the features manufacturers of domestic industrial almirah, we are maintaining a high inventory of metal almirah that are manufacture by use of major quality metal and stainless steel sheets with powder coating epoxy finish that resists it from diverse corrosion and are most durable and long lasting industrial almirah.
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homedepot› lumber & composites› fencing shop our selection of galvanized, rectangle, fencing in the lumber & composites department at the home depot.
homedepot› …› fencing› metal fencing› metal fence posts veranda aluminum fence posts are pre-punched (except blank veranda aluminum fence posts are pre-punched (except blank posts) to allow for fast and easy assembly. end posts have holes pre-punched on one side - used to provide a clean finish at the end of the fence project.
all this makes wheatland tube square and rectangular galvanized steel tubing the easy-to-use choice for manufactured ornamental panels, posts, railings, gates, custom fencing, and general decorative applications.
steel pipe, steel tube, galvanized steel pipe manufacturer / supplier in china, offering 19x19mm galvanized steel pipe for fence/furniture, angle steel stake, metal trellis and so on.
galvanized fence pipe manufacturer/supplier, china galvanized fence pipe manufacturer & factory list, find qualified chinese galvanized fence pipe manufacturers, suppliers, factories, exporters & wholesalers quickly on made-in-china.
36in h x 50ft l welded wire fence is constructed of durable 16 gauge galvanized steel wire with 2in x 3in mesh openings. the welded wire features a galvanized coating to help prevent rust and and corrosion and for added durability.
square tube, galvanized square tube, square tubing manufacturer / supplier in china, offering iron fence square steel asian rectangular black steel tube, grade q195 q235b q345 black erw mild welded carbon steel pipe, structural steel erw round pipe and so on.
in addition to welded wire high security mesh fencing, our company also offered fence post in various shapes and other fence accessories. square and rectangular shape post. fpa-01: pvc coated square post. fpa-02: ... material: q235, q345 steel and stainless steel with hot galvanized or pvc/pe coated treatment. thickness: 2 mm / 3 mm / 4 mm / 5 mm.
china oiled pregalvanized rectangular steel pipe (fence tube), find details about china steel pipe, steel tube from oiled pregalvanized rectangular steel pipe (fence tube) - tangshan lianchuang steel making science & technology co., ltd.
hooverfence› …› fence accessories› fence brackets steel fence posts offer superior strength and a longer lasting performance when compared with wood 4 x 4 post fence posts and are a popular choice for building wood fences today. wood to steel fence post adapters allow for an easy and strong attachment between the wood rectangular 2x4 horizontal rail and round galvanized fence post.
steel pipes, galvanized steel pipe, erw pipe manufacturer / supplier in china, offering rectangular steel pipe use for furniture decoration, construction structural mild steel angle iron / steel angle bar price, best price api 5l gr. b sch 40 seamless steel pipe and so on.


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We provide commercialized printing, copying, and graphic design services for small, mid-sized, and large worldwide companies.
We are at the forefront of the industry, combining knowledge, the latest technology, and a dedication to excellence. Throw in fast turn-around and competitive pricing, and you’ve got yourself a team you can count on — and a partnership you can trust.
For details on our customized online ordering please click here.

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we provide commercialized printing, copying, and graphic design services for small, mid-sized, and large worldwide companies.
we are at the forefront of the industry, combining knowledge, the latest technology, and a dedication to excellence. throw in fast turn-around and competitive pricing, and you’ve got yourself a team you can count on — and a partnership you can trust.
for details on our customized online ordering please click here.


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STILL AVAILABLE FOR SELECT WEEKS IN JUNE AND THE LAST WEEK OF AUGUST! DISCOUNTS APPLY!
This charming Victorian has everything a Vineyard summer home should have - a wonderful view of the ocean, a great location, and a wrap-around porch to die for.
Located on the bluff overlooking the ocean on secluded East Chop, this charming Victorian has a wrap-around porch you only dream of. A scenic Tower Room has a 180 degree view of the island, with the ocean, Oak Bluffs harbor, and Cape Cod across the sound all in view. With high, arching ceilings this spacious 6 bedroom house sleeps 12 yet maintains a classic Vineyard feel; a true summer home by the sea.
Directly across the street is a small park ideal for a family game, and the house sits on the East Chop Loop Trail, which is ideal for walking or cycling. A 5 minute walk puts you at a large, secluded public beach right across from the East Chop Yacht Club where sailing lessons are taught daily. A short walk away is the East Chop Light House (tours available) which is right next to the famous “Jaws” house. On the other side of the harbor, less than a mile away, is the town of Oak Bluffs and the famous Flying Horses, the nation’s oldest carousel and a National Historic Landmark.
This house is our family’s treasure and we would love to share it with someone looking for the perfect Vineyard summer. Sorry, we do not rent for weddings.
Outdoor shower, wifi/internet, amazing porch with swing, gas grill, brand new refrigerator, full kitchen amenities, stereo, small TV with DVD. As this is an old summer home, we’re still holding fast to the old-school ways - we do not have cable tv.
Beach activities, swimming, fishing, tennis, golf.
Rental requires $500 non-refundable deposit per week and a refundable $500 security deposit.
STILL AVAILABLE FOR SELECT WEEKS IN JUNE AND THE LAST WEEK IN AUGUST! DISCOUNTS APPLY!

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still available for select weeks in june and the last week of august! discounts apply!
this charming victorian has everything a vineyard summer home should have - a wonderful view of the ocean, a great location, and a wrap-around porch to die for.
located on the bluff overlooking the ocean on secluded east chop, this charming victorian has a wrap-around porch you only dream of. a scenic tower room has a 180 degree view of the island, with the ocean, oak bluffs harbor, and cape cod across the sound all in view. with high, arching ceilings this spacious 6 bedroom house sleeps 12 yet maintains a classic vineyard feel; a true summer home by the sea.
directly across the street is a small park ideal for a family game, and the house sits on the east chop loop trail, which is ideal for walking or cycling. a 5 minute walk puts you at a large, secluded public beach right across from the east chop yacht club where sailing lessons are taught daily. a short walk away is the east chop light house (tours available) which is right next to the famous “jaws” house. on the other side of the harbor, less than a mile away, is the town of oak bluffs and the famous flying horses, the nation’s oldest carousel and a national historic landmark.
this house is our family’s treasure and we would love to share it with someone looking for the perfect vineyard summer. sorry, we do not rent for weddings.
outdoor shower, wifi/internet, amazing porch with swing, gas grill, brand new refrigerator, full kitchen amenities, stereo, small tv with dvd. as this is an old summer home, we’re still holding fast to the old-school ways - we do not have cable tv.
beach activities, swimming, fishing, tennis, golf.
rental requires $500 non-refundable deposit per week and a refundable $500 security deposit.
still available for select weeks in june and the last week in august! discounts apply!


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I would like to use zotero together with conkeror.
the conkeror web page is not very extensive (two TO-DOs ...) anyway.
Does anybody have working code how to do that?
nondum habetur, quomodo habenda est.
an interactive command for it, and also a shortcut.
> I would like to use zotero together with conkeror.
> the conkeror web page is not very extensive (two TO-DOs ...) anyway.
> Does anybody have working code how to do that?
> nondum habetur, quomodo habenda est.
message, but no entry is added to zotero. Any ideas?
> an interactive command for it, and also a shortcut.
>> I would like to use zotero together with conkeror.
>> the conkeror web page is not very extensive (two TO-DOs ...) anyway.
>> Does anybody have working code how to do that?
>> nondum habetur, quomodo habenda est.
Kaulbachstr. 31a, 80539 München  nondum habetur, quomodo habenda est.
bibliographic data I again get the Error box: "Looking for Zote..."
> message, but no entry is added to zotero. Any ideas?
>> an interactive command for it, and also a shortcut.
>>> I would like to use zotero together with conkeror.
>>> the conkeror web page is not very extensive (two TO-DOs ...) anyway.
>>> Does anybody have working code how to do that?
>>> nondum habetur, quomodo habenda est.
> bibliographic data I again get the Error box: "Looking for Zote..."
> (more I don't see).
>> message, but no entry is added to zotero. Any ideas?
>>> an interactive command for it, and also a shortcut.
>>>> I would like to use zotero together with conkeror.
>>>> the conkeror web page is not very extensive (two TO-DOs ...) anyway.
>>>> Does anybody have working code how to do that?
>>>> nondum habetur, quomodo habenda est.

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i would like to use zotero together with conkeror.
the conkeror web page is not very extensive (two to-dos ...) anyway.
does anybody have working code how to do that?
nondum habetur, quomodo habenda est.
an interactive command for it, and also a shortcut.
> i would like to use zotero together with conkeror.
> the conkeror web page is not very extensive (two to-dos ...) anyway.
> does anybody have working code how to do that?
> nondum habetur, quomodo habenda est.
message, but no entry is added to zotero. any ideas?
> an interactive command for it, and also a shortcut.
>> i would like to use zotero together with conkeror.
>> the conkeror web page is not very extensive (two to-dos ...) anyway.
>> does anybody have working code how to do that?
>> nondum habetur, quomodo habenda est.
kaulbachstr. 31a, 80539 münchen  nondum habetur, quomodo habenda est.
bibliographic data i again get the error box: "looking for zote..."
> message, but no entry is added to zotero. any ideas?
>> an interactive command for it, and also a shortcut.
>>> i would like to use zotero together with conkeror.
>>> the conkeror web page is not very extensive (two to-dos ...) anyway.
>>> does anybody have working code how to do that?
>>> nondum habetur, quomodo habenda est.
> bibliographic data i again get the error box: "looking for zote..."
> (more i don't see).
>> message, but no entry is added to zotero. any ideas?
>>> an interactive command for it, and also a shortcut.
>>>> i would like to use zotero together with conkeror.
>>>> the conkeror web page is not very extensive (two to-dos ...) anyway.
>>>> does anybody have working code how to do that?
>>>> nondum habetur, quomodo habenda est.


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I mean it is a fix for the convention plugin in a specific JDK version.
Developers are maybe are confused when later Java9 or Java1X is released.
name it like LambdaExpressionClassFinder or something similar?

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i mean it is a fix for the convention plugin in a specific jdk version.
developers are maybe are confused when later java9 or java1x is released.
name it like lambdaexpressionclassfinder or something similar?


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Typically bulging forehead wrinkles, sagging eyebrows give angry or even sad expression, which would becomes even more expressed with the age so making our face look older. But these can be smoothened with small incisions made on the hairy scalp, so stay hidden, and the eyebrow can be raised.
The forehead lift can be recommended for all those who would like to correct these characteristics gaining more youthful face with this and it is also can be used as a supplement for the facelift.
At the first meeting you can discuss with your plastic surgeon what kind of expectations you have and considering this, the plastic surgeon chooses the suitable procedure (for example there can be a need for the facelift or the wrinkle-filling as well) then reviews the process of the procedure.
Under local or general anesthesia from the incisions made on the hairy scalp we strain the skin layer of the forehead, lift the eyebrows, and correct the horizontal and vertical wrinkles between the eyebrows. The duration of the operation is 1 – 1,5 hours.
It is recommended to spend 1 night in the clinic after the surgery. In the initial stage of the recovery smaller edemas or haemorrhages around the eye may occur, these can be treated easily. Washing the scalp should be avoided on the next week after the operation, we remove the stitches after 2 weeks. The result of the forehead lift is the more open, fresher face.

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typically bulging forehead wrinkles, sagging eyebrows give angry or even sad expression, which would becomes even more expressed with the age so making our face look older. but these can be smoothened with small incisions made on the hairy scalp, so stay hidden, and the eyebrow can be raised.
the forehead lift can be recommended for all those who would like to correct these characteristics gaining more youthful face with this and it is also can be used as a supplement for the facelift.
at the first meeting you can discuss with your plastic surgeon what kind of expectations you have and considering this, the plastic surgeon chooses the suitable procedure (for example there can be a need for the facelift or the wrinkle-filling as well) then reviews the process of the procedure.
under local or general anesthesia from the incisions made on the hairy scalp we strain the skin layer of the forehead, lift the eyebrows, and correct the horizontal and vertical wrinkles between the eyebrows. the duration of the operation is 1 – 1,5 hours.
it is recommended to spend 1 night in the clinic after the surgery. in the initial stage of the recovery smaller edemas or haemorrhages around the eye may occur, these can be treated easily. washing the scalp should be avoided on the next week after the operation, we remove the stitches after 2 weeks. the result of the forehead lift is the more open, fresher face.


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One month ago, Full Tilt Poker, the world’s second largest online poker site, held the 17th cycle of its popular Full Tilt Online Poker Series (FTOPS). If you missed out on any of the FTOPS XVII action or just want a chance to do it all over again, head to Full Tilt this week for the start of MiniFTOPS XVII. The tournament series begins on Wednesday, September 8th and features the same slate of events as FTOPS XVII, but with buy-ins that are one-tenth as large.
Don’t be fooled, though. MiniFTOPS XVII will still feature $6 million in guaranteed prize money. Plus, its Main Event is shaping up to be quite a spectacle. The $75 buy-in No Limit Hold’em tournament will take place on Sunday, September 19th and post a $1 million guaranteed prize pool. Last time this tournament ran, 14,396 players turned out and “RioMata” banked $124,000 for the win following a three-way chop. Nearly 1,900 players made the money.
A MiniFTOPS XVII leaderboard contest will also be held and its winner will take home a buy-in to every single FTOPS XVIII event except for the Two-Day tournament. The prize has a value of around $10,000 and FTOPS XVIII will likely occur before the end of 2010.
To sign up for any MiniFTOPS XVII tournament, head to Full Tilt. Remember, the site happily accepts players from the United States.

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one month ago, full tilt poker, the world’s second largest online poker site, held the 17th cycle of its popular full tilt online poker series (ftops). if you missed out on any of the ftops xvii action or just want a chance to do it all over again, head to full tilt this week for the start of miniftops xvii. the tournament series begins on wednesday, september 8th and features the same slate of events as ftops xvii, but with buy-ins that are one-tenth as large.
don’t be fooled, though. miniftops xvii will still feature $6 million in guaranteed prize money. plus, its main event is shaping up to be quite a spectacle. the $75 buy-in no limit hold’em tournament will take place on sunday, september 19th and post a $1 million guaranteed prize pool. last time this tournament ran, 14,396 players turned out and “riomata” banked $124,000 for the win following a three-way chop. nearly 1,900 players made the money.
a miniftops xvii leaderboard contest will also be held and its winner will take home a buy-in to every single ftops xviii event except for the two-day tournament. the prize has a value of around $10,000 and ftops xviii will likely occur before the end of 2010.
to sign up for any miniftops xvii tournament, head to full tilt. remember, the site happily accepts players from the united states.


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Today, I’ll share with you the first chapter of Shopify & You. The tutorial will help you get to know and be comfortable with the Shopify software. In fact, this first chapter covers everything you need to know to create a first basic store. It also introduces the software, known as the admin, which you’ll use to develop and run your store.
Whether you’ve already decided to use Shopify, would just like to try it out, or are still deciding which ecommerce platform to use, this tutorial will give you a great introduction to Shopify and an overview of all the main elements of the software.
This tutorial is in PDF format and is 6.3MB in size. This was published in 2016.
Feel free to download to your iPad or other device!

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today, i’ll share with you the first chapter of shopify & you. the tutorial will help you get to know and be comfortable with the shopify software. in fact, this first chapter covers everything you need to know to create a first basic store. it also introduces the software, known as the admin, which you’ll use to develop and run your store.
whether you’ve already decided to use shopify, would just like to try it out, or are still deciding which ecommerce platform to use, this tutorial will give you a great introduction to shopify and an overview of all the main elements of the software.
this tutorial is in pdf format and is 6.3mb in size. this was published in 2016.
feel free to download to your ipad or other device!


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After a few weeks of planning, everything started up smoothly for DesignMeets Decades of Design — and some extra-nice March weather allowed us to enjoy the warm evening conversation outside on the Hard Rock patio. Around 60 people attended this mid-week event with attendees from a range of industries from software and marketing to communication and other design types.
Tero Hollo started the evening with a longish but engaging revelation of how old memes, ideas and designs periodically resurface and mutate into today’s ideas. We ended his period with a brief discussion and few points about being aware and keeping an eye out for opportunities to recycle nostalgic ideas to entertain and reach your audience.
Thanks for great organization, the opportunity to be part of a group of amazing, talented speakers and for the chance to share with the Ottawa community. The future looks brighter because of events like DesignMeets where sharing brings more inspiration, solutions and opportunities!
Evening anchor Patty Vargas and official photographer for the event, capped the night recapping her journey that helped create key online photography business models and resources by recognizing and embracing change. Her story of how an Ottawa upstart changed the world of online stock photography by finding their own unique business model shows us how important it is to think differently.
After the presentations wrapped, almost half of us remained to down a few more pints and to conspire on the next event — always an exciting way to end the night! We discussed the new social thinkspace in Ottawa, Hub Ottawa, and opportunities for growing the design community within our small town. Overall a positive and engaging evening with nuggets of insights and plenty of opportunity for further exploration, we’ll work with our key DesignMeets team and our newest patriots to set another session soon.
I see design becoming more recognized as an essential component in how we do things. Businesses are beginning to really see the value design can bring to the table and this will only continue to increase. I also see design diffusing into less specialized fields whereby everyone can contribute to design. The role of the designer may change from an actor to more of a facilitator, guiding collective action through a process of researching, understanding, interpreting and re-interpreting problems and opportunities, and generating, realizing and developing design solutions.
Towards a much more participatory future… As technology is emerging to facilitate collaboration like never before, design will change to reflect that. Design will evolve from a practice of a handful of people cooped up in an office towards a process that involves communities, populations, and goes straight to the source of the challenges it’s trying to address. Exciting times lie ahead!
Thanks to everyone for a good night! Check out more photos of the event on flickr.

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after a few weeks of planning, everything started up smoothly for designmeets decades of design — and some extra-nice march weather allowed us to enjoy the warm evening conversation outside on the hard rock patio. around 60 people attended this mid-week event with attendees from a range of industries from software and marketing to communication and other design types.
tero hollo started the evening with a longish but engaging revelation of how old memes, ideas and designs periodically resurface and mutate into today’s ideas. we ended his period with a brief discussion and few points about being aware and keeping an eye out for opportunities to recycle nostalgic ideas to entertain and reach your audience.
thanks for great organization, the opportunity to be part of a group of amazing, talented speakers and for the chance to share with the ottawa community. the future looks brighter because of events like designmeets where sharing brings more inspiration, solutions and opportunities!
evening anchor patty vargas and official photographer for the event, capped the night recapping her journey that helped create key online photography business models and resources by recognizing and embracing change. her story of how an ottawa upstart changed the world of online stock photography by finding their own unique business model shows us how important it is to think differently.
after the presentations wrapped, almost half of us remained to down a few more pints and to conspire on the next event — always an exciting way to end the night! we discussed the new social thinkspace in ottawa, hub ottawa, and opportunities for growing the design community within our small town. overall a positive and engaging evening with nuggets of insights and plenty of opportunity for further exploration, we’ll work with our key designmeets team and our newest patriots to set another session soon.
i see design becoming more recognized as an essential component in how we do things. businesses are beginning to really see the value design can bring to the table and this will only continue to increase. i also see design diffusing into less specialized fields whereby everyone can contribute to design. the role of the designer may change from an actor to more of a facilitator, guiding collective action through a process of researching, understanding, interpreting and re-interpreting problems and opportunities, and generating, realizing and developing design solutions.
towards a much more participatory future… as technology is emerging to facilitate collaboration like never before, design will change to reflect that. design will evolve from a practice of a handful of people cooped up in an office towards a process that involves communities, populations, and goes straight to the source of the challenges it’s trying to address. exciting times lie ahead!
thanks to everyone for a good night! check out more photos of the event on flickr.


text: Sophisticated 2-level Noe Valley flat in modernized 1906 building. Contemporary 2-bed, 2-bath open-plan unit with high ceilings and designer finishes throughout. Dramatic open living/dining space with gas fireplace and attached deck. Well-appointed kitchen with large island, custom cabinets, Fisher & Paykel appliances, Bertazzoni range, and pantry. Serene master suite on lower level leads to private patio/garden. Contemporary bath with large shower, double sinks, designer tile. Elegant second bedroom on main level with grand bay window, walk-in closet, and full bath. In-unit laundry, smart home wired, superb styling. Garage with 1-car side-by-side parking, storage closet, and bike rack. Muni, tech shuttles, bike route, easy freeway access.

lowercased: sophisticated 2-level noe valley flat in modernized 1906 building. contemporary 2-bed, 2-bath open-plan unit with high ceilings and designer finishes throughout. dramatic open living/dining space with gas fireplace and attached deck. well-appointed kitchen with large island, custom cabinets, fisher & paykel appliances, bertazzoni range, and pantry. serene master suite on lower level leads to private patio/garden. contemporary bath with large shower, double sinks, designer tile. elegant second bedroom on main level with grand bay window, walk-in closet, and full bath. in-unit laundry, smart home wired, superb styling. garage with 1-car side-by-side parking, storage closet, and bike rack. muni, tech shuttles, bike route, easy freeway access.


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Why must a mixer look like a garage power tool?! Designer Elisabeth Morris asked herself this question when designing the CILO Hand Mixer. Modeled after the OXO brand language and philosophy, the CILO concept foregoes the power tool aesthetic for a more minimal, elegant design. Its low-profile footprint and sophisticated aesthetic mean you can leave it out on the counter as a kind of sculptural piece without taking up much space.
It also eliminates 3 common problems with standard mixers: cleaning, comfort, and clarity. To make it easy to clean, a metalized plastic cover overhangs before the ventilation channel and is a cinch to wipe clean. For enhanced ergonomics, it features a handleless design – simply wrap your hand around CILO in whatever orientation feels most comfortable whether that be from below, from the side perpendicular to yourself, or on the top. Unlike other mixers with loads of confusing switches and buttons, the CILO makes it easy to operate by using a standard OXO light-up rotating switch. The single release button is positioned directly over the whisks to make its function intuitive.
Additional features of the CILO design include a swivel back that rotates the cord to get it out of your way, a non-slip silicone rubber grip that covers the length of the mixer, and a detachable rear cover that makes repairs and maintenance possible. The motor is housed at an angle for optimum balance and bowl overhang. When you are done, you can quickly wrap and clip the cord around the body of the mixer for consolidated storage.

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why must a mixer look like a garage power tool?! designer elisabeth morris asked herself this question when designing the cilo hand mixer. modeled after the oxo brand language and philosophy, the cilo concept foregoes the power tool aesthetic for a more minimal, elegant design. its low-profile footprint and sophisticated aesthetic mean you can leave it out on the counter as a kind of sculptural piece without taking up much space.
it also eliminates 3 common problems with standard mixers: cleaning, comfort, and clarity. to make it easy to clean, a metalized plastic cover overhangs before the ventilation channel and is a cinch to wipe clean. for enhanced ergonomics, it features a handleless design – simply wrap your hand around cilo in whatever orientation feels most comfortable whether that be from below, from the side perpendicular to yourself, or on the top. unlike other mixers with loads of confusing switches and buttons, the cilo makes it easy to operate by using a standard oxo light-up rotating switch. the single release button is positioned directly over the whisks to make its function intuitive.
additional features of the cilo design include a swivel back that rotates the cord to get it out of your way, a non-slip silicone rubber grip that covers the length of the mixer, and a detachable rear cover that makes repairs and maintenance possible. the motor is housed at an angle for optimum balance and bowl overhang. when you are done, you can quickly wrap and clip the cord around the body of the mixer for consolidated storage.