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By liv.dreamwidth.org
Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 20:50:42 GMT

Covid-adjacent but mostly about adapting to circumstances rather than the illness directly.

If you're suddenly homeschooling your children, or if you're suddenly having to teach online when you're used to face-to-face, there are several things I might be able to help with. I have a lot of experience and knowledge of education, all age groups from about aged 7 to university-level. My current job is primarily about online learning so I know quite a lot about both the pedagogy and the technology. I can offer advice on how to teach a range of topics, what online resources are available, or conversely how to adapt the expertise you already have to a virtual context.

I'm no expert on homeschooling, so I'm probably not the best person to help you plan your curriculum, decide your educational philosophy etc. I'm thinking more on the individual topic or activity level. My professional training is in life sciences, and I have a fairly solid grasp of maths, biology and chemistry. Plus quite a lot of experience of tutoring in random other subjects like literature and religion and social sciences. I'm less useful at sport and creative arts, but I can still probably help to find resources and give advice on a general level.

Another thing I can offer, and would actually be quite happy to do, is I can give some direct external input into your teaching. Sometimes children don't take learning entirely seriously, or get over-invested emotionally, if teacher is also their parent, and a new person can be useful. So I can give a virtual lesson if we can arrange a time and topic, or I can set a novel task for a pupil, or I can look at and give helpful, constructive comments on something your children have created, even grade or mark things if you're into that. Feel free to PM me if you're not comfortable discussing details in public.

Aside from that, I wanted to plug covidcoffeecorner, which is a lovely little community where people post a different topic every day and a few dozen people chat about it. So if you miss mostly topic-centred communities from LJ (or even older systems) it might be worth having a look. There's also fictional_fans which has picked up a lot of activity lately, if you are interested in fandom-related (in the broadest sense) topic-focused discussions.

I assume few people are actually short of reading material, but I wanted to recommend a couple of collections.

  • honigfrosch is gathering poetry in various languages.
  • The Decameron project has a bunch of quite well-known speculative fiction authors writing stories in response to the pandemic. (Not all of them are directly about disease; it's modelled on the original where fictional people who were sheltering from plague wrote a bunch of stories.) It's hosted on Patreon but available without payment.
  • angelofthenorth made a second language café post last month, and it didn't get nearly as much attention as the first, so I reckon now would be a good time to revive it, if you feel like practising foreign languages with friendly people.


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    The creepiest tour of my house

    By thebloggess.com
    Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 20:39:40 +0000

    Hey.  This isn’t a real post but I thought you might enjoy. Recently the Yorkshire Museum had a curator battle where they challenged museums to post the #creepiestobject in their collection on twitter.  And it was fantastic and a million … Continue reading →


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    Wimpie Nortje: Database migration libraries for PostgreSQL.

    By www.darkchestnut.com
    Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT

    Index of picking libraries blog series

    It may be tempting at the start of a new project to create the first database tables manually, or write SQL scripts that you run manually, especially when you first have to spend a significant amount of time on sifting through all the migration libraries and then some more to get it working properly.

    Going through this process did slow me down at the start of the project but I was determined to use a migration tool because hunting inexplicable bugs that only happen in production just to find out there is a definition mismatch between the production and development databases is not fun. Using such a tool also motivates you to write both the setup and teardown steps for each table while the current design is still fresh in your mind.

    At first I considered a standalone migration tool because I expect them to be very good at that single task. However, learning the idiosyncrasies of a new tool and trying to make it fit seamlessly into my development workflow seemed like more trouble than it is worth.

    I decided to stick with a Common Lisp library and found the following seven that work with PostgreSQL and/or Postmodern:

    I quickly discounted Crane and Mito because they are ORM (Object Relational Mapper) libraries which are way more complex than a dedicated migration library. Development on Crane have stalled some time ago and I don't feel it is mature enough for frictionless use yet. Mito declares itself as being in Alpha state; also not mature enough yet.

    I only stumbled onto cl-mgr and Orizuru-orm long after making my decision so I did not investigate them seriously. Orizuru-orm is in any case an ORM which I would have discounted because it is too complex for my needs. CL-mgr looks simple, which is a good thing. It is based on cl-dbi which makes it a good candidate if you foresee switching databases but even if I discovered it sooner I would have discounted it for the same reason as CL-migrations.

    CL-migrations looks very promising. It is a simple library focusing only on migrations. It uses clsql to interface with the database which bothered me because I already committed to using Postmodern and I try to avoid adding a lot of unused code to my projects. The positive side is that it interfaces to many different databases so it is a good candidate if you are not committed to using Postmodern. It is also a stable code base with no outstanding bug reports.

    The two projects I focused on was Postmodern-passenger-pigeon and Database-migrations because they both use Postmodern for a database interface.

    Postmodern-passenger-pigeon was in active development at the time and it seemed safer to use than Database-migrations because it can do dry runs, which is a very nice feature when you are upgrading your production database and face the possibility of losing data when things go awry. Unfortunately I could not get it working within a reasonable amount of time.

    I finally settled on Database-migrations. It is a small code base, focused on one task, it is mature and it uses Postmodern so it does not pull in a whole new database interface into my project. There are however some less positive issues.

    The first issue is a hindrance during development. Every time the migrations ASDF system (or the file containing it, as ASDF prefers that all systems be defined in a single file) is recompiled it adds all the defined migrations to the migrations list. Though each one will only be applied once to the DB it is still bothersome. One can then clear the list with (setf database-migrations::*migrations* nil) but then only newly modified migration files will be added. The solution then is to touch the .asd file after clearing the migrations list.

    The second negative point is quite dangerous. The downgrade function takes a target version as parameter, with a default target of 0. This means that if you execute downgrade without specifying a target version you delete your whole database.

    I am currently using Database-migrations and it works well for me. If for some reason I need to switch I will use cl-migrations.

    Using Database-migrations

    To address the danger of unintentionally deleting my database I created a wrapper function that does both upgrade and downgrade, and it requires a target version number.

    Another practical issue I discovered is that upgrades and downgrades happen in the same order as they are defined in the migration file. If you create two tables in a single file where table 2 depends on table 1 then you can not revert / downgrade because Database-migrations will attempt to delete table 1 before table 2. The solution here is to use the def-queries-migration macro (instead of def-query-migration) which defines multiple queries simultaneously . If you get overwhelmed by a single definition that defines multiple tables the other option is to stick with one migration definition per file.

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    Jack-in-the-pulpit

    By maryannemohanraj.com
    Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 22:55:21 +0000

    Jack-in-the-pulpit, another native with a great name.  And such an unusual appearance. The roots are apparently edible, but only with some serious treatment — you have to let them dry for at least six months, then roast them, then grind them to mix in with flour…otherwise, you can get severe irritation of the mouth. I’m having … Continue reading "Jack-in-the-pulpit"


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    “shoulda taken a before picture…”

    By www.jessamyn.com
    Published On :: Thu, 01 Aug 2019 03:13:03 +0000

    I had a small dip in productivity this week. I think I mentioned that at the end of last summer I had shingles. It was a super mild case, but I wound up with something called “post-herpetic neuralgia” which is basically nerve pain. It’s super well-controlled with gabapentin, which also has some positive effects on […]


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    [spicy guest post] Pippa Park’s Favorite Korean Stew by Erin Yun

    By jamarattigan.com
    Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 10:00:59 +0000

    So pleased to welcome NYC author Erin Yun to the blog today. Her debut middle grade novel, Pippa Park Raises Her Game (Fabled Films Press, 2020), is a contemporary reimagining of the Dickens’s classic Great Expectations.     Life is full of great expectations for Korean American Pippa Park. It seems like everyone, from her … Continue reading [spicy guest post] Pippa Park’s Favorite Korean Stew by Erin Yun


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    Disgusting picture in todays The Times

    By maltaobserver.blogspot.com
    Published On :: Sat, 10 Mar 2012 10:18:00 +0000

    In todays The Times you can read about an unlicensed bouncer who has been acquitted of causing the death of an immigrant outside a Paceville club. Fair enough, although it very much looks like a racist crime. A court shall have very Översätt från: svenska
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    high requirements of proof. But, it is disgusting when The Times publishes a picture of the bouncer, his girlfriend and his two lawyers in a manner that gives the impression of a hero. The Times should show respect for the victim and his family and not embrace the man who is a killer no matter he was acquitted, especially as everybody knows how the bouncers in Paceville treat people. Maybe this was not a racist crime, but the publishing of the picture is racism even if The Times tries to hide it, One can wonder if this picture would have been published if the victim had been a white Maltese male or female and not a black man from Africa. Shame on The Times!


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    ICMR partners with Bharat Biotech International Limited for developing indigenous coronavirus COVID-19 vacc... - Zee News

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    Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 17:32:23 GMT

    1. ICMR partners with Bharat Biotech International Limited for developing indigenous coronavirus COVID-19 vacc...  Zee News
    2. Bharat Biotech to lead monoclonal antibodies project for Covid-19 therapy  The Financial Express
    3. Bharat Biotech to lead project on monoclonal antibodies therapy for COVID-19  The New Indian Express
    4. ICMR teams up with Bharat Biotech to develop Covid-19 vaccine  Times of India
    5. CSIR approves project to develop human monoclonal antibodies that can neutralize COVID-19 in patients  Times Now
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    Kareena Kapoor is missing her shopping sprees with Saif Ali Khan, shares throwback pic from Morocco - Hindustan Times

    By news.google.com
    Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 09:56:31 GMT

    1. Kareena Kapoor is missing her shopping sprees with Saif Ali Khan, shares throwback pic from Morocco  Hindustan Times
    2. A Glimpse Of Kareena Kapoor's "Saturday Mood" With Saif Ali Khan  The Newsopedia
    3. Bollywood actors share their secret workout moves amid lockdown  NEWS9 live
    4. Sara Ali Khan says brother Ibrahim is ‘definitely interested’ in joining Bollywood: ‘It’s a dream right...  Hindustan Times
    5. Sara Ali Khan on Ibrahim Ali Khan’s acting aspirations: It’s a dream right now, making it a reality is on him  PINKVILLA
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    Covid-19 Delhi latest figures- 224 new cases take capital’s total to 8,630, India tally at 59,662 - Hindustan Times

    By news.google.com
    Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 17:05:48 GMT

    1. Covid-19 Delhi latest figures- 224 new cases take capital’s total to 8,630, India tally at 59,662  Hindustan Times
    2. Confusion over Delhi's Covid-19 toll as govt data, figures from hospitals don't match  Times of India
    3. 3 More Private Hospitals To Treat COVID-19 Patients In Delhi  NDTV
    4. Delhi Covid-19 tally tops 6,000 with 338 new cases in last 24 hours  Livemint
    5. 100 rooms in Delhi's five-star hotels now hospitals  Times of India
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    Pionier van de rockmuziek Little Richard (87) overleden - De Morgen

    By news.google.com
    Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 14:10:00 GMT

    1. Pionier van de rockmuziek Little Richard (87) overleden  De Morgen
    2. Rock-n'-rollpionier Little 'Tutti Frutti' Richard (87) overleden  Het Laatste Nieuws
    3. Rock 'n' roll-pionier Little Richard is overleden, herontdek zijn grootste hits  VRT NWS
    4. Grondlegger rock-'n-roll Little Richard (87) overleden | Show  AD.nl
    5. Muzieklegendes over Little Richard: “Als ik zijn muziek beluisterde, kon ik God horen”  Het Laatste Nieuws
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    The Postutopian Adventures of Michael Swanwick

    By floggingbabel.blogspot.com
    Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 19:38:00 +0000

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    Look what came in the mail! My contributor's copies of The Postmodern Adventures of Darger and Surplus. Which I can now honestly tell you are beautiful books. Marianne--owner, reditor, and sole entrepreneur of Dragonstairs Press, remember--especially admired the texture of the endpapers.

    This is the first Darger and Surplus collection of short, and it collects everything except the two novels. But I should caution you that it is a slim book--five previously published stories, four related short-shorts, and "There Was an Old Woman..." a story written expressly for this collection.  Bloated this volume is not.

    Subterranean Press has created, as I said, one lovely volume. It costs $40, because it's a high-quality collector's item, published in a limited edition of one thousand. But for a high quality collector's item, published in a limited edition of one thousand, that's pretty cheap.

    Here's the table of contents:

    Introduction:
    • Mother Goose’s Errant Sons
    Stories:
    • The Dog Said Bow-Wow
    • The Little Cat Laughed to See Such Sport
    • Girls and Boys, Come Out to Play
    • Tawny Petticoats
    • There Was An Old Woman
    • Appendix:

    • Introduction to Appendix: A Little Smoke and a Mirror or Three
    • Smoke and Mirrors: Four Scenes from the Postutopian Future

    If you're interested, you can buy a copy of the book here.

    Or you can buy an e-book version for $5 here.

    Oe you can simply go the the Subterranean website and poke around here.  Mine isn't the only book there you want. Far from it.


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    Becky Lynch racks up most total days as Raw Women’s Champion in history

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    Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 16:36:27 +0000

    Becky Lynch has become the Superstar with the most total days as Raw Women’s Champion, surpassing Alexa Bliss.


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    Harlem figure skating gala pivots from ice to internet

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    Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 16:46:33 +0000

    Unable to stage its big fundraiser because of the pandemic, Figure Skating in Harlem is going from the ice to the internet


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    Pocket-Sized #1005: “Creepiness”

    By www.improbable.com
    Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 16:00:00 +0000

    Creepiness In this Pocket-Sized episode #1005, Marc Abrahams shows an unfamiliar research study to Jean Berko Gleason. Dramatic readings and reactions ensue. The research mentioned in this episode is featured in the special Psychology issue (vol. 26, #1) of the Annals of Improbable Research magazine. Remember, our Patreon donors, on most levels, get access to each podcast episode before it is made public. 1. […]


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    Locking Down Pittsburgh

    By journal2.alanv.org
    Published On :: 2020-03-30T18:08:17Z

    I feel like I should be writing in here more given the historicness of everything happening right now. But mostly I’m just tired and want things to stop being so terrible. And it’s only like week three or whatever. In … Continue reading →


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    Perils of topic modeling

    By languagelog.ldc.upenn.edu
    Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 07:37:58 +0000

    Today's xkcd illustrates why topic modeling can be tricky, for people as well as for machines: The mouseover title: "As the 'exotic animals in homemade aprons hosting baking shows' YouTube craze reached its peak in March 2020, Andrew Cuomo announced he was replacing the Statue of Liberty with a bronze pangolin in a chef's hat." […]


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    Excuse Me? Mr. Pillar? Sir?

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    Why you should ping your website

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    Published On :: Sat, 22 Jan 2011 15:43:00 EST

    If you’re new to websites or blogs you might not have heard of “pinging your site”. Using ping is another free seo tool in your arsenal to help get your site indexed and more traffic. Basically it works like this, a ping is basically the equiviant of you shouting at the top of your lungs “Hey over here”. It sends a notice to the search engines and directories that you have content in need of indexing, or that content has been updated.


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    How To Pick The Right Backpack For Your Bug Out Bag

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    Published On :: Sat, 05 Feb 2011 00:34:00 EST

    So you’ve decided to make a bug out bag, you’ve picked all the items you know will be the most effective. But what about the bug out bag itself? Selecting the right pack is just as important as what you put inside it, after all this will probably be on your back for a good length of time. The last thing you want is a bag that either isn’t strong enough to hold the weight of your equipment, and doesn’t fit you properly causing pain and discomfort. Here are some things to look for when selecting the proper bug out bag for your emergency supplies. The first thing you want to do before you buy anything is know what your budget is. Check online and store flyers to see what brands they have for sale and compare prices. Other sources to investigate are websites such as Ebay, Craigslist, or Kijiji, to see if there’s some second hand bags that are in good shape. Also check with places like Amazon.com and U.S Calvary (U.S Calvary deals with military and police clothing and equipment) And of course look for local military surplus stores. Now you want to decide what type of bug out bag you want to use. All bags can be broken down into three categories.


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    Top 10 Searched Topics Online (blog post)

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    Published On :: Mon, 27 Jun 2011 04:58:00 EST

    One of the biggest challenges when starting a new blog or website is deciding what the topic of your site is going to be about. You also want to take into consideration what people are looking for online. If you’re stuck on an idea for your site here are the 10 most popular topics that are searched for online besides porn of course and the rough percentage of traffic each one gets.


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    Stupid Questions On Yahoo Answers (Blog Post)

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    Published On :: Tue, 05 Jul 2011 16:11:00 EST

    I like using Yahoo Answers, it’s an easy way to get the word out about your site and build some good back links in the process. I’ve noticed in increase in really stupid questions in the last little while though. And while there have always been people who ask the obvious, or ask questions that make you want to reach through your computer screen and strangle them. Lately it seems to be ever second question. Perhaps it’s because it’s summer, maybe it’s something in the water who knows..........


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    A Typical Email Scam To Avoid (Blog Post)

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    Published On :: Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:45:00 EST

    I get scam emails all the time, all claiming that I have untold riches waiting for me. All I need to do is fill out a simple form with either my credit card or social security information or simply send them a cheque to “release my money” It’s hard to imagine that anyone would buy into these scams, but they wouldn’t keep doing them if there wasn’t some poor sucker out there buying into it.


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    In pictures: Last supermoon of 2020 rises on a world grappling to overcome pandemic - DAWN.com

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    Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 20:15:28 GMT

    1. In pictures: Last supermoon of 2020 rises on a world grappling to overcome pandemic  DAWN.com
    2. May's flower moon lights up the sky around the globe  ABC News
    3. Hurry up: Last chance to see a supermoon this year  Euronews
    4. Last supermoon of the year, Photos News & Top Stories  The Straits Times
    5. Stunning supermoon lights up New Zealand's skies overnight  New Zealand Herald
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    AOC insists opportunity knocks for Australia's 2032 Olympic bid - Sydney Morning Herald

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    Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:31:51 GMT

    1. AOC insists opportunity knocks for Australia's 2032 Olympic bid  Sydney Morning Herald
    2. Tokyo Olympics could be the greatest ever after the coronavirus pandemic, says AOC president John Coates  ABC News
    3. Sport boss claims hosting the Olympics could pull Australia out of a post-coronavirus recession  Daily Mail
    4. AOC CEO looking at great sporting decade  7NEWS.com.au
    5. Channel 7 sweats as Olympics plans still up in the air for 2021  Herald Sun
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    Little Richard, rock pioneer behind hits Long Tall Sally, Tutti Frutti, dies aged 87 - ABC News

    By news.google.com
    Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 15:19:06 GMT

    1. Little Richard, rock pioneer behind hits Long Tall Sally, Tutti Frutti, dies aged 87  ABC News
    2. Rock legend Little Richard dead at 87  NEWS.com.au
    3. Little Richard, Flamboyant Rock and Roll Pioneer, Dies at 87  9Honey
    4. Little Richard, flamboyant rock 'n' roll pioneer, dies at 87  The Times of Israel
    5. Musician Little Richard dies aged 87  Sky News Australia
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    Hedge fund manager apologizes for wiping saliva on Hong Kong metro rail

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    Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 00:28:45 -0400

    A hedge fund manager in Hong Kong has publicly apologised after a parody video of him licking his finger and wiping it on a hand rail in a metro car went viral, sparking anger in the city which is grappling to contain an outbreak of the new coronavirus.


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    'Darth Vader' enforces lockdown in Philippine village

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    Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 09:02:48 -0400

    Dressed as "Star Wars" characters, local officials in the Philippines are out and about to enforce strict quarantine measures while also handing out relief packages.


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    Hacked IRL: Sleeping Giant

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    Published On :: Tue, 14 Aug 2012 06:00:00 -0700

    This piece was done by the Os Gemos brothers in Boston. Check the via link for more information!


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    Coolest Cosplayer in the World Dresses as Iron Man, Visits a Children's Hospital

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    The lingering and extreme impacts of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill on the deep sea

    By www.deepseanews.com
    Published On :: Sun, 08 Sep 2019 22:21:09 +0000

    From the darkness emerges a boot. An old leather, steel-toed, work boot. It shouldn’t be there resting on the seafloor nearly two kilometers deep. I’m…


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    Slow Road to Recovery after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill for Deep-Sea Communities

    By www.deepseanews.com
    Published On :: Sun, 20 Oct 2019 03:16:41 +0000

    The Deepwater Horizon disaster released approximately 4 million barrels of oil from the Macondo Wellhead over the course of 87 days in 2010.  Thus, becoming…


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    Inspiration from Brooke Foss Westcott, Handwritten Letters, Elizabeth Gilbert, and More

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    Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 14:00:56 +0000

    Once a month (or so), I share a dozen things that have inspired me to greater personal, professional, and financial success in my life. I hope they bring similar success to your life. Please enjoy the archives of earlier collections of inspirational things. This month’s installment is heavily geared toward things that have inspired me to better writing, being a better parent, being a better husband, and keeping my head on straight during this most challenging of times. 1. Winnie […]

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    Expiration Dates and What They Really Mean

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    Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 14:00:30 +0000

    Every few months, Sarah and I clean out our pantry and cupboards. We pull out absolutely every item in there, sort them into sensible groups, make sure everything in there is still good, and put the good items back in there in a sensible fashion. Usually, at the same time, we make a bunch of meal plans for the next few weeks to use up some of the items that have been there for a while. The thing is, you’ll […]

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    Camping 2120

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    Published On :: Mon, 30 Dec 2019 22:10:43 +0000

    Camping 2120 The ATV wagon crawled along the open ground, the large balloon tires made the ride soft and the headlights lit up the ground ahead to almost daylight levels in front of the first wagon in the line of five identical wagons as they crawled along. The headlamps reveled the occasional tiny snowflake reveling...


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    A depiction of a section of “The Long Earth” as described in the sci-fi book by the same name by Terry Pratchett and Stephen Baxter, as if viewed through a crystal ball.

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    Published On :: Fri, 17 Jan 2020 14:34:38 +0000

    The “Long Earth” is a name given to a possibly infinite series of parallel worlds that are similar to Earth, which can be reached by using an inexpensive device called a “Stepper”. The “close” worlds are almost identical to “our” Earth (referred to as “Datum Earth”), while others differ in greater and greater details. Click...


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    ‘Oumuamua, Pioneer anomaly and solar mass with Time Relativity

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    Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 21:59:10 +0000

    The theory of Time relativity explains well the weird behavior of the interstellar object ‘Oumuamua. I find that the real solar mass is slightly higher than today’s value, which caused the mysterious Speed Boost of which the value should be 0.217 mm/s above the prediction at perihelion. Time relativity confirms that ‘Oumuamua should slow down...


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    Building the future; shaping our social work identity

    By podcast.iriss.org.uk
    Published On :: Wed, 30 May 2018 23:00:00 +0000

    Building the future; shaping our social work identity newly qualified social worker conference was held on 31 May 2018 in Edinburgh.

    Delivered with the University of Edinburgh (in partnership with the Higher Education Heads of Social Work Group), Iriss, SSSC, SASW, Social Work Scotland and the Scottish Government, it provided an opportunity for newly qualified social workers to come together to connect and reconnect.

    Viviene Cree introduces the conference, and is followed by a presentation by Jane Johnstone who provides some thought provoking asks of attendees.

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    Creative Commons Welcomes Our 2020 CC Certificate Scholarship Recipients!

    By creativecommons.org
    Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 14:57:39 +0000

    The CC Certificate aims to increase our global community’s expertise in open licensing and awareness of our shared, digital commons.  Our first goal is to train at least one person interested in open licensing in every country and territory, around the world. So far, we have CC Certificate graduates from 44 countries and counting! One … Read More "Creative Commons Welcomes Our 2020 CC Certificate Scholarship Recipients!"

    The post Creative Commons Welcomes Our 2020 CC Certificate Scholarship Recipients! appeared first on Creative Commons.


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    Keeping it Personal: Improving person-centred care

    By feeds.iriss.org.uk
    Published On :: Mon, 07 Mar 2016 14:50:26 +0000

    The People Powered Health and Wellbeing Programme (PPHW), delivered by the Health and Social Care ALLIANCE Scotland is contributing towards the Scottish Government’s ambition to create a safe, effective and person-centred health and social care system.

    Each of the PPHW programme partners explored different facets of the PPHW aim. The Iriss project – Keeping It Personal (KiP) – explored the use of person-centred approaches when designing improvements to the delivery of health and social care services. 

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    Pilotlight Evaluation - Invite to Tender

    By feeds.iriss.org.uk
    Published On :: Wed, 23 Mar 2016 17:14:48 +0000

    Iriss is seeking to commission an independent Evaluator for its Pilotlight programme to support the continued development and delivery of self-directed support (SDS) in Scotland. 

    Pilotlight works with co-design teams of people to design pathways to self-directed support.  Now in its fourth year, the Pilotlight programme uses a design approach to demonstrate how to design support for seldom heard groups, provide more personalised and appropriate services and increase the marketplace of support providers.

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