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Union Vulnerability Assessment: Are You at Risk of Unionization? and what you can do today

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All companies that wish to remain union-free must have some type of union prevention strategy. However, this strategy does not come in a “one size fits all” program. There are many factors, both internal and external, that are used to measure the level of “union threat” of companies, and understanding this will give management a better idea of ​​what type of union prevention venue should be implemented.

Pre-assessment: basics

Before you begin, it’s important to lay the groundwork for avoiding unionization. A 3 part approach will cover the basics. The first one is for your newest employees. A straightforward explanation of the company’s union-free philosophy should be a permanent part of the employee handbook and should be communicated from day one in a powerful but not harsh way.

Second, also on the policy side, but for current employees, consider developing a legal non-solicitation/non-publication policy that covers all electronic and print materials. Be sure to consult legal counsel on the best wording for these policies, but educational information is available online.

The third leg of this basic foundation is to make sure supervisors and managers have been educated on legal union-busting tactics.

Union Vulnerability Assessment

With this 3-part foundation in place, a more comprehensive vulnerability assessment can be performed. Start with five key areas: employees, geography, industry, local factors, and corporate concerns. You can rate these areas on a 10-point scale, with “1” being low risk and “10” being an area that requires serious and immediate attention.

1) Employee concerns. Positioning the company as an “employer of choice” can be an important component of an effective strategy to prevent unions. It’s important to know what employees think the company’s key issues are (not just wages, but also job security, health care, etc.) and how you’ve responded to them. One way to obtain an accurate indicator is anonymous employee surveys; An ongoing open and frank dialogue with line managers is also a powerful tool.

2) Rent, rent, rent. Geographic diversity and the number of locations are also factors to consider. Different factors can affect different locations, making some locations more prone to unionization than others. Understand the pro- or anti-union culture of each area, and research statistics on organization and unionization. In many companies, there are places where union and non-union employees work side by side. This can make nonunion employees much more amenable to organizing, whether or not it’s in their best interest, as unionized employees will see the potential for strength in adding members.

3) Industry wisdom. Of course, certain industries are more prone to unionization than others. Organized labor has publicly announced that its current plans include organizing workers in health, construction, and transportation. But even that is evolving to include highly visible fast food industry organizing campaigns. A generation ago, the industries most likely to unionize were manufacturing or auto parts, but that effort has apparently come to an end. Today, becoming a target may have more to do with the standard of living within an industry: Low-wage, low-skill workers are the ones most likely to support unions and their promises.

4) The local level. Know which unions are locally prevalent (not just in the relevant industries, as almost all unions now hire outside of their main specialty). Local unions often outline their playbook on their website or at least post key documents and information that provide information on specific areas and even list local businesses. Get to know the local union well: its finances, membership, local corruption cases, and any other information that can help clarify the truth if the need arises.

5) The big picture. Corporate campaigns, when unions engage in all media, public relations and public campaigns to pressure a company to unionise, are becoming more common. Union organizers will investigate public records, including laws filed by employees (or former employees), the FLSA, or security violations, going as far as organizing protests and calling on religious and community leaders as a way to spearhead their campaign to organization. The more offenses or weaknesses they can unearth, the sooner the target company is likely to give in, even without employee consent. But because corporate campaigns are expensive and time consuming, unions often ask for a neutrality agreement instead. Under a neutrality agreement, companies agree to allow a union access to employees without interference in exchange for the company’s name not being tarnished in the court of public opinion.

Development of a personalized trade union prevention strategy

After evaluating these 5 key areas, it’s time to develop a customized union avoidance strategy and communication plan to put that strategy into action.

5-10 points: Low risk. If the assessment shows high employee morale, little or no union interest, and no union presence in the area, then the company can be considered to have a low risk of unionization. Do not assume that at the low risk level there is no need to take action. The truth is essentially the opposite. Unions have been very successful for a long time with unsuspecting companies, who simply don’t talk to their employees, assuming all is well.

Being low risk simply means that the strategies (or luck) are working today, not necessarily that they will continue to work tomorrow. Provide supervisors with effective employee and labor relations training. Have your labor and employment attorney review the employee handbook for legal compliance and maximum effectiveness of union prevention, and review state and local laws. Complete the preliminary investigation on any syndicates that may be a threat. While it may seem counterintuitive, it’s also vital to start communicating directly with employees about the company’s non-union philosophy. This communication must include an introductory “Labor Relations 101” video (for new employees and current employees) that explains the company’s non-union philosophy and the reasons behind it.

11-20 points: Moderate risk. In the moderate risk stage, companies have employees who are in a demographic group receptive to unions, there is often evidence of union interest in the facility, and unions are present in the immediate area. At this point, more aggressive strategies are necessary. Comprehensive role-play based training of supervisors on legal methods to dispel union propaganda is vital. As for employees, review any issues that have arisen and promptly address all legitimate concerns. This would probably mean taking a hard look at the terms and conditions of employment. Education campaigns must also continue. A card signing video could be used to dispel union myths and explain the dangers of signing a union authorization card. At this point, it may also be necessary to develop a web presence, such as an employee-focused website to reach beyond the company and into the homes of employees. A website is also a powerful and effective resource to counteract the online organization that is undoubtedly taking place.

21-50 points: High risk. If you are in the high-risk zone, warning signs include low employee morale and a strong union presence within the area, and may include card-signing activity and immediately obvious union organizing activity. Legal advice is strongly recommended at this point, as all union prevention measures must be conducted within the confines of the NLRB rules. Direct communication with employees is vital and should be in the form that employees expect based on previous communication: personal contact, meetings, videos, websites, letters and newsletters. This communication strategy needs to be devised immediately, starting with a custom-developed role-playing video to bring issues to light, adding a campaign-specific web presence for employees, and implementing training resources on topics such as organizing, negotiating , job security. and strikes.

Home Kitchen

How to quiet a noisy aquarium

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An aquarium represents a small, contained segment of the great ocean, a raging river or tidal pool teeming with life. It’s like taking a cube from the underwater environment and containing it so that we can unlimitedly enjoy all its intricacies, without stopping to breathe!

And understanding that the underwater environment is quiet (it’s actually very loud, but we perceive it to be quiet), the last thing we want on our screen is a noisy aquarium. gold aquariums. I say this because we currently have 4 active aquariums installed in our apartment.

We are surrounded by life. Fish, plants, and a big, crazy Peaches & Cream tabby cat. And after twenty years of tanks, big and small and everywhere, I finally answered the problem that had me stumped from the start: “Why is my tank making so much noise?”

What causes the noise?

We’ll get to the big answer in a moment. First, here is a list of things to look for that could possibly be your noise problem.

air equals noise: Air stones and air tubes add beautiful effects to your underwater environment. They also add power to those decorations that require bubble pressure to work. The little treasure chest with the hinged lid needs a certain amount of air to work properly. But overload it, and all the excess bubbles exploding on the surface will create a constant loud noise.

Current equals noise: Second to air movement, we really like water movement (simulated natural currents) in our tanks. Fish need it for growth and pleasure. We have a Guppy tank where you could almost paint a wheel on the side of the tank with grease pencil. The fish swim against the current, diving and rising in unison. They love the current. But add Powerheads and go over the size of the tank, and you have noise issues.

Equipment equals noise: Pumps, filters, sumps, and even plumbing can make noise. Sometimes too noisy. Most pumps have built-in sound dampening. But if you get over it when you custom install your system, the vibrating hum will be noticeable soon enough. And not in a good way. Just as important, the surface you have items secured to, or just sitting on, can easily be the culprit.

Furniture equals noise: I have built all my aquarium supports and built-in structures. As soon as I skinned the top of one with plywood, I noticed a horrible buzzing sound. The rubber feet of the air pump were transferring vibration through the plywood skin, and the open bottom of the built-in was becoming an echo chamber. Placing the air pump in a more substantial place in the cabinet solved the problem.

design equals noise: And finally, even your design can be a big noise culprit. Air moving over rocks, currents and eddies swirling around fixtures and decorations, even the location of the pump inlet and outlet, are all part of the formula for reducing noise in an aquarium.

What I can do?

tone down: The quietest aquarium would be a simple container of water. No air movement, no drafts. Just a bowl of water sitting quietly.

If you are using multiple air pumps, especially small ones with a single outlet, go for a larger pump with multiple outlets. The general rule: the pump must supply all the air needs for that aquarium. Not only does it have a noise generator, but the larger pumps have better sound dampening.

And if your pump is more than a few years old, throw it away. Even if it’s still working. Old parts, especially rubber ones, are probably the main source of noise. The now hard rubber feet do nothing to muffle the sound. They may even be adding to it.

And use group valves to specify the volume of air going to your accessories. That little air stone with a single line coming out of the pump is a big noise problem. And it will look just as good with half that volume of air going through it. Maybe even better.

hear the effectNote: Most of the electrical accessories you buy to add to your tank have some adjustment feature. Put your ear close to the current the power head is creating and listen as it quiets as you adjust the outlet. It could be a volume problem, or just a steering problem. It may even be vibrating against the tank or rocks. Adjust it as needed.

Adjust the group valves on the air lines in the same way. Put your ear to the surface of the water and listen as you adjust the flow. When you find a suitable level of silence, note the effect it has on the appearance. Then make small adjustments to achieve a good compromise between appearance and noise.

Design with noise in mind: It’s easier to set up a silent tank and then try to achieve one later. Do you remember the bowl of water, sitting quietly? Keep this in mind when adding accessories or planning the location of necessary equipment. Which brings us to the big problem I solved after 20 years of aquariums.

not everything works together

I love Bubble Wands on the back of my tanks. They are virtually invisible, but emit large amounts of bubbles. I like oxygenated tanks, so I really like the air movement. That rotates the food in the tank and helps with currents so the fish are happy.

But due to space and budget constraints, I have always relied on seat tank filters, not the canister type. There are only so many places you can put the seat filter and therefore only so many places the inlets can sit in the tank.

The noise of my filters has always driven me crazy. They have been by far the loudest filters of all my friends. And recently, my other tanks. That’s when I discovered the problem.

My wife installed the other three tanks and is not as much of a fan of Bubble Wands as I am. Her filters were silent, her flow was as powerful as mine.
However, my filter sounded like the impeller was falling apart. I took the whole system out, checked all the parts and made sure everything was ok again. As it always has in the past, my filter rattled.

It was then that I realized. I took the airline to Bubble Wands and the noise stopped. The airflow from the rods passed through and entered the intake tube of my filter. The filter was trying to fill with water. He couldn’t because the wands were filling him with air.

And so the filter would always sound like the filter when it is first started and self-priming. Problem found! Now to solve it. I didn’t want to get rid of my Bubble Wands.

I took a straw (clean and new) and cut it in half. I then cut the pieces lengthwise, to create an opening. I wrapped the straw over the Bubble Wand, below the filter inlet. It left a small opening for air to escape, so I placed the second straw on top of the first, with the indentation 180 degrees opposite the first. Problem solved, the air stopped in that area.

And no bubbles reach the filter inlet. I even saw a slight increase in water flow through the filter, which means better filtration.

less can be better

In this case, I found that just because accessories really give me the look I want in my ‘natural’ environment, certain things don’t work with others. You can modify them. But the lesson is that not every accessory in your tank is the best for the tank and your fish. And above all, your ears.

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Technological advances make ski goggles better than ever

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If you ski or snowboard, ski goggles are an essential part of your sports equipment. A day on the slopes without a good pair can be uncomfortable. Add extreme weather and it can be downright miserable. Your ski goggles offer many types of protection: UV protection, glare protection, and because they are relatively large, they offer wind protection over a good portion of your face. In addition, the ski goggles’ large lenses offer excellent vision, including peripheral vision.

Advances in the materials used for frames have resulted in flexible materials that hold their shape and, because they do not become brittle in the cold, offer optimal protection for the face. These materials include some rubbers, nylons, and a variety of composites.

UV protection, anti-fog, and ample vents are considered must-haves, but within those categories alone there are many options, thanks to advances in technology. Now you can choose specific ski goggles for the activity, the light conditions and the weather. While there are plenty of manufacturers offering advanced technology in their goggles, we’ll take a look at Smith’s Performance series to get an idea of ​​what kind of technical advances there have been.

Smith has set the industry standard for consistent air management. There is an electron micro fan that runs quietly and continuously for up to fifty hours on low mode. Strategically placed vents draw in air to eliminate fogging, offering seamless, continuous vision. In extreme situations, you can turn on the high setting.

Carbonix-X distortion-free lenses are ideal for regulating airflow, and when combined with moldable foam, you get the perfect blend for perfect distortion-free vision. This type of lens can also increase air circulation, thereby eliminating fogging, making the goggle perfect for high speeds and deep dust.

Perforated Membrane Technology or PMT allows moist air to escape from inside the goggles, thus preventing them from fogging up. If you are one of the people who is not happy without reliable anti-fog lenses, you will want to make sure your glasses incorporate this technology.

Other advanced technology making its way to the slopes can be found at Recon Instruments. Your goggles will include a bunch of cool features: built-in GPS to guide rescuers to you if needed; trail maps that can even provide the positions of your ski buddies; the ability to answer a cell phone call midway; statistics feedback that can give you your performance in terms of speed and jump height; ambient temperature and mountain altitude, and probably more. That is just the tip of the iceberg.

Smith goggles have introduced what is called stabilizer positioning. These designed strap accessories can offer optimal comfort and maximum performance. The goggles are designed to transfer pressure across the nose and forehead to provide a complete seal. They can be worn with or without your helmet.

Sweatbuster foam has become very popular because it is designed to wick moisture away from your face, keeping you comfortable and dry. When combined with hypoallergenic foam for an optimized temple fit, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without these features in the past.

Advances in ski goggle technology have made great strides and that has resulted in skiers and snowboarders enjoying a more comfortable and safer day on the slopes. There are likely to be many more breakthroughs in the future.

Digital Marketing

Understand email autoresponder and follow-up messages

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Did you know that you can make sales on autopilot simply by using your autoresponder and follow-up messages that you provide to your subscribers? But before I continue, let me explain what exactly autoresponders are, for those of you who aren’t in the know.

An autoresponder is a software script that automates your email messages and responses. It’s something you’d use to send your follow-up messages to a new subscriber who’s on your email list. Not to confuse you, but those messages are also often called autoresponders. Autoresponder gives you the ability to create and manage your autoresponders (your messages) if that makes sense.

You can think of email autoresponders as the silent workhorses in your email marketing. Basically, they are any type of automated email or even a series of emails (your follow-up messages) that you write once, schedule, and send automatically from your Autoresponder (the software script).

I hope I haven’t been too confusing. Let’s move on to how marketers use autoresponders to optimize their email campaigns and reduce the amount of work they have to do. For example, instead of sending an email to each person who signs up for your newsletter or email list, an autoresponder can easily send a welcome email with personalized follow-up messages.

At the heart of email marketing are autoresponders. You use it to promote your business. It’s also used to build relationships with your potential customers, keep current customers informed and up-to-date, offer coupons to build customer loyalty, and much more!

The problem is that most website visitors won’t buy anything from you on their first visit. Typically, a visitor takes an average of 6 or more times before they decide to make a purchase from you. Keeping them interested and eventually making the sale is where your follow-up messages come into play.

When you start writing your message, you’ll need to think of some catchy subject lines or headlines. Your subject lines are what grab your subscribers’ attention, making them excited to read the rest of your message. If you send a message with a boring or irrelevant title or subject line, your subscribers probably won’t even open your email let alone pay much attention to it.

A great way to grab your subscriber’s attention is through personalization, like using their names. Most autoresponder software scripts or platforms will give you this ability to personalize your messages by inserting codes. When you send a message, the code is replaced with your subscriber’s personal information. Upon receiving the email, the reader will see your personal information instead of the code. This is a great way to use personal information to further engage your subscribers.

The first message you send to your subscriber should be your welcome or introduction email. The welcome email is the most important as it will lay the groundwork for the reader to know what to expect from you and your next messages. The welcome email is a great way to start promoting yourself or the company by giving them a little background on what you do and how you can help them.

The second email in your follow-up series should tell your subscribers about your products and services. Be sure to explain what your products or services do and how they can benefit from them. People are more likely to be convinced of the benefits over the features of a product or service. Then you can make them an irresistible offer by giving them a limited time discount if they buy now.

In the third message below, try to put some extra emphasis on your services and products. Tell your subscribers how they simply must have your product or service because you are a cut above the rest, then show them by offering a sample or trial offer or better yet buy 1 get 1 free offer. To make sure you get a sale, you need to include comparisons between what you offer and what competitors offer. In this way, you will prove to potential customers that you really are the best, with the best features and the best prices.

Once you have a few satisfied customers, you’ll start to build your credibility. You can also ask your subscribers for feedback in your follow-up messages about how you can improve their experience or how you can help them personally. Once a customer has raved about your products or services, you can add it to a testimonial and send it in another future follow-up message.

A great way to keep your subscribers looking forward to your next email is to end your message with a sneak peek for the next message. For example, “Don’t forget to keep an eye out for my next email where I’ll send you something special.” This could be a flash sale, a coupon, or just a free download.

Leverage your autoresponder and follow-up messages as your own personal sales team and soon you’ll be selling on autopilot. Practice interweaving your company website and contact information as well, so your subscribers can easily place an order without any hassle or whenever they want. If you put some time and thought into your follow-up messages, you’ll soon convert your subscribers into your customers.

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Join a renowned university and face the job market with confidence

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Most people, if not all, know that education is the key to gaining substantial knowledge that can be applied in real-life situations. Education is a kind of learning curve that starts from preschool to university level, when one graduates with a degree in a relevant discipline. A college education is therefore the hallmark of a well-educated person.

Currently there are many universities around the world. However, when you’re looking to select a college for yourself or your loved one, it’s important to know that not all colleges can prepare you for the world after school. For that reason, it is important to review some of the universities that you think are the best. The best way to do this is to look at the alumni of such institutions.

Since college prepares you for your ultimate impact on society, get an institution that can help you hone your talent and skills in your relevant field of study. Information posted on websites can mislead you in your search for the right college. Instead, look at how the university ranks among other institutions at the same level.

Here are some of the factors you may need to consider in your search for the best college:

• Research and publication: A university is an institution of excellence. To equip students with the knowledge and skills they need, they must have adequate research and publication facilities. Any discipline needs adequate research at the university level. Choose your university carefully considering this aspect as one of the pillars for your success.

• Acceptance: It is important to review the way the university admits students. Does it absorb average students or qualified high school graduates? Remember that your grade in high school influences your performance and understanding in college. A reputable university should admit only qualified students who can learn at the university level.

• Faculties: You join a university to study a specific subject. It is important to know if the institution you want to enter offers the degree you want to study. A reliable university should be able to offer various degrees at different levels, from undergraduate courses to postgraduate levels.

• Alumni: Who are some of the successful people at the university? This is reflected in the reputation of the institution.

In your search for the right college for you, consider these things and you’ll likely land one of the best colleges ever.

Health Fitness

Tighten the neck skin – 1 step for a sexy neck

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Tightening the skin on your neck to get back that younger look is easier than you think. I’m sure you’ve looked at your family members and wondered, “Am I going to look like this?” This loose neck skin can make us look 10 to 15 years older than we really are. Your neck doesn’t have to look like this if you take measurements now. If you have tried a skin firming lotion, you will have found that they do not lift or tighten the skin on your neck. The underlying problem is the accumulation of fat under the chin and sagging skin on the neck that loosens over time.

The skin on your neck is different from the skin on your face. The neck does not have the bony structure that the face does and as we age it can become very loose. The tissue below the neck accumulates fat and stretches giving it that aged look. Your neck can age sooner than your face!

Do facial exercises work? Neck facial exercises will actually target this area and you’ll see results in about 7 days without the high cost of a neck lift or the braces you’ve seen on TV.

The following is an easy exercise you can do that will have quick results:

Lie on your back on your bed and let your head hang down over the edge. Slowly raise your head until your chin almost touches your chest. Hold this position for 10 seconds and slowly lower your head back to the ground. Repeat this exercise 10 times a day and you will see results in about 7 days!

Lie down on your bed, let your head hang over the edge. Slowly lift your head towards your torso and hold it there for 10 seconds. Relax and lower your head back to the floor…repeat this 5-10 times.

Legal Law

Eight Warning Signs of a Bad School

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How do parents find a good school? Public schools are not only paralyzed by dozens of bad ideas, but schools seem intentionally designed so parents can’t understand what’s really going on inside the classrooms. It is probably more practical to be alert to danger signals that can be seen from a distance. Here is a checklist of the top eight signs you don’t want your child to be at this school:

1) READING: The most important skill is reading. If you hear any mention of Whole Words, Sight Words, Dolch Words, Fry Words, or Balanced Literacy, run the other way. English is in alphabetic/phonetic language and should be taught phonetically. Children should immediately learn the alphabet and that letters represent sounds. (There seem to be five or 10 good phonics programs available. I’m not convinced the little differences matter. What’s been killing us is this one big difference: teaching basic alphabetic information or NOT teaching it. Any synthetic phonics program, mixed with poetry Phonics advocates report that virtually all of their students learn to read by age 7. Whole Word advocates say children must memorize a few hundred words each year, in which case I will be effectively illiterate until high school.)

2) MATHEMATICS: The next most important thing is arithmetic. If you hear any mention of Reform Math, run the other way. (Reform Math is an umbrella term for at least 10 different programs, with names like Everyday Math, Connected Math, MathLand, TERC, CPM, etc.) These programs tend to push advanced concepts to kids who don’t even know how to add 10 and 16. These shows like to use obscure methods and algorithms so that kids end up confused and scattered. The proper goal is for children to master basic arithmetic, for example easily adding and subtracting one- and two-digit numbers. They then move on to multiplying and dividing one and two digit numbers. There should be no use of calculators, no “spiraling” from one subject to another, no mention of college level concepts.

3) KNOWLEDGE: The next most important thing is that children are expected to gain knowledge. This used to be ordinary; but for 75 years our educators have waged war against content, facts, and memorization. “They can look for it” is a big red flag. To study history, for example, children are required to first learn the names of oceans, continents, rivers, mountains, and countries. Basic geography should be a staple during the early years; There should be maps in every classroom, both of the US and the world. In general, in all subjects, children should be taught the simplest information first, the essentials, the foundational knowledge, all in preparation for studying the subject at a higher level. If children do not learn the names of the oceans in first grade, they are not in a school but in a childcare service.

4) SCIENCE: Children must be taught, from the beginning, the rudiments of science and scientific thinking. For example, children can look at common objects and tell if they are animals, plants, or minerals. Children should be able to talk about water changing from a solid to a liquid to a vapor. Older children should be able to discuss the different types of problems dealt with by doctors, chemists, biologists, physicists, mathematicians, etc. Studying simple maps, diagrams, charts, illustrations, and plans is a good sign. (Put another way, I can’t imagine a bad school would think of teaching kids to understand simple diagrams in first grade.)

5) CONSTRUCTIVISM: One of the big fads that is trending in some public schools is called constructivism. (It can appear in the teaching of any subject). The gifts are phrases like “build new knowledge”, “guide by your side”, “prior knowledge”, “learning strategies”, etc. All of this is in direct contrast to direct instruction, in which expert teachers teach what they know better than anyone else in the room. “A Wise Man on a Stage” is exactly what kids need. Constructivism devalues ​​the skill and preparation that good teachers bring to the classroom; and helps to hide the bad training of bad teachers. Constructivism guarantees that instruction will move slowly and become fragmented.

6) FASHIONS RUN CREEP: Other popular fads to avoid include: Self Esteem (where children are constantly praised and rewarded with good grades even if they do a poor job); Cooperative learning (where children are constantly forced to work in groups so that they never learn to think for themselves); critical thinking (where children are encouraged to engage in thoughtful discussions on topics they know little about); Creativity Curriculum (where play with the arts is given prominence on the learning of knowledge); and Fuzzy Anything (where kids are allowed to guess, make up weird spellings and weird grammar without proofreading, being wrong but still scored correct). All of these are warning signs.

7) GOALS: Perhaps the most distinctive feature of good schools is that they talk about what will be taught and what will be achieved. There are goals and expectations. There is a feeling that the school has a map and has walked the path many times before. Bad schools are distinguished by an endless litany of excuses and alibis. There is a feeling that these schools do not have clear goals and do not really expect to make much progress. In bad schools, a lot of what happens is actually a kind of fantasy where kids are kept busy doing make-believe work that doesn’t add up to much. Perhaps the most disgusting part of the whole charade is that some of these schools will pretend that they are being considerate of the children, that they don’t want to put too much pressure on them, and they don’t want to expose the shortcomings of poor children. and minority children. All this, it seems to me, is just plain nonsense, not to say racist. Kids need to be challenged and pushed, not to the point where they give up, but to the point where they think, “Wow, watch me go.”

8) SECURITY: A signal that cuts through all the others could be called basic order and security. Schools should be safe, law-abiding, and predictable places. The point is that children must be able to relax so that they can learn. A school of fear ceases to be a school. The director (comparable to the mayor and sheriff of a small town) is a crucial figure in this paradigm: he or she sets the tone. Principals explain goals and policies to students and parents; Principals motivate and support teachers. (This could be called the Main Principle.)

Summary: The Tao of Education is very simple. Learning the basics and academics is the goal and the path to that goal. Facts and knowledge are the lifeblood of the classroom. Teaching must be as creative as possible; schools should be fun and students should smile a lot. But the whole process has to go somewhere, it has to move forward. At the end of each day, students know more than the day before. The problem with American education is that elite educators have moved away from knowledge-based education (a/k/a cognitive learning) to feelings-based education (a/k/a affective learning).

Many psychotherapeutic biases were mixed with a disregard for facts and a disregard for foundational knowledge, including even literacy. The result, as expected, would be a mediocre and very stupid school, such as can be found in any American city. The solution is to ignore the bad ideas that caused the problem, move away from the fussy clichés, and seriously try to serve students by giving them the best possible preparation for the rest of their lives.

Lifestyle Fashion

Juices for colon health

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The first thing to emphasize is that I am not a medical professional and I am not giving medical advice on any specific condition. Consult your doctor or other health professional for medical advice.

In terms of juicing for colon health, I can only say what has worked for me in my own quest for health. I didn’t approach this from the point of view of trying to cure an illness, but of trying to get vibrant health and letting everything else take care of itself.

I juiced twice a day and consumed the equivalent of 4 pints of green juice, 2 pints in the morning and 2 pints at lunch.

While I wanted to juice cleanse specifically for colon health, I also wanted to do it for optimal kidney, liver, and immune system health. The result is that instead of focusing specifically on the colon, you are in fact taking a holistic or whole-body approach.

My favorite recipe for a colon cleanse is:-

1 lemon
1 small or medium piece of ginger root
1 small piece of turmeric
½ large cucumber
6 to 7 stalks of celery
2 apples
1 fennel bulb
Why did I choose these ingredients?

All of these ingredients have tremendous health benefits when squeezed.

Lemon is the ultimate superfood and it tastes great too.

Ginger and turmeric have well-documented anti-inflammatory properties and the ginger gives the juice a fantastic kick.

Celery and cucumber are packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants and are very healing and hydrating.

Apples are another superfood, they have many health benefits and they sweeten the juice giving it a great taste.

Fennel – Has many health benefits and is great for colon health.

If you don’t have all the ingredients, it doesn’t matter. Just the fact that you are drinking juice puts you on the path to better health.

Feel free to substitute new ingredients as you see fit. For example, leafy greens like kale and spinach are great if your juicer can handle them just as well as carrots and pears.

You may want to take it easy to start craving, especially if you’re transitioning from an unhealthy diet to a healthier one that includes juicing.

What does green juice do to your body?

When you drink green juice, the nutrients are immediately absorbed into your bloodstream, and your body saves a considerable amount of energy during the digestion process. The green juice also initiates detoxification, so the toxins will be expelled from the body.

You may experience some detox symptoms, such as headaches, flu-like symptoms, and tiredness. This is normal and can vary in intensity depending on a number of factors, such as how poor your previous lifestyle was and how difficult the detox was.

You may need to rest a bit more to deal with these symptoms, but do it, the result is worth it.

Other health byproducts of juicing are likely to be weight loss, increased energy, vitality, and mental focus.

Juice is worth it. Keep it up and you will feel the difference and hopefully the result will be a better version of yourself.

Pets

Fleas, ticks and vinegar?

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Does your pet come home from the park with fleas and ticks?

Are you looking for natural pet care against fleas and ticks?

Did you know that apple cider vinegar repels fleas and ticks?

To make the solution more fragrant, you can make a tincture of

fresh and dried leaves such as rosemary leaves, calendula

flowers, rose petals, lavender, lemon peel, sage, comfrey

and/or chamomile.

Loosely place the leaves and flowers of the plant in a small jar by filling

about a third full. Cover with vinegar. Leave the jar warm

place for two or more weeks. From time to time shake the bottle gently.

Strain the scented vinegar and add several drops of essential oil.

of rosemary or lavender to enhance the fragrance. store the

vinegar in a cool, dark place.

For a small amount of scented oil on a damp cloth and wipe

your pet’s fur. This is not only good as insect repellant

but it also calms the skin and improves the coat.

This mixture can also be applied directly to treat itching or

irritated skin or as a disinfectant for cuts and abrasions. Spent

as a final rinse after bathing your pet for a gentle

silky fur, but dilute it with the same amount of water.

Would you ever think about it? The active ingredient in pickle juice

is a GREAT natural flea and tick pet care product. And cheap!

Here is the health care of your dogs!

Real Estate

Birch Herb Overview: Drug Interactions, Dosage, and Some of Its Useful Properties – Ayurveda

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Alternative names: birch tar oil, birch wood oil, black birch, chery birch, sweet birch oil, white birch.

taxonomic class

betulaceae

Common trade names

None known.

common forms

Available as dried bark, essential oil (bark, wood), and tea. Font

The active birch compounds are derived from the dried bark and twigs of the birch species Betula alba (Betula pendula), Betula verrucosa, Betula pubescens, and Betula tarda. Several species of birch trees are native to eastern North America, Europe, and parts of Russia.

Chemical components

Distillation of the bark of B. alba produces betulin, birch tar oil, creosol, cresol, guaiacol, isomeric hydrocarbons, phenol, pyrocatechol, turpentine oil, and xylenol. Avicularin, flavonoids, galactosyl-3 myricetol, glucuronil-3 quercetol, hyperoside and quercetin are found in the dried leaves. Sweet birch oil is produced by steam distillation of the water-softened bark of B. tarda. Methyl salicylate is released in the process. Sweet birch oil is composed almost entirely of methyl salicylate.

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Methyl salicylate has analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic properties. Hemostatic function in animals is affected by thromboplastic agents presumably found in B. pendula. The mechanism of action resembles that of human tissue thromboplastin. In other animal studies, birch has been shown to exert diuretic properties.

reported uses

Birch claims include the relief of headaches and other analgesic effects, as well as the treatment of various acute and chronic skin disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, and kidney stones. Essential oils are said to act against bladder infections, gout, neuralgia, rheumatism, and tuberculous cervical lymphadenitis. In veterinary medicine, birchwood essential oil has been used to treat various skin conditions.

Dose

Extracts or teas can be made by steeping 2 to 3 g of the bark in boiling water for 10 to 15 minutes; the infusion can be ingested several times a day.

Adverse reactions

Skin: acute contact dermatitis.

Event: allergic rhinitis.

Others: Cross-sensitization with other plant allergens, such as celery and mugwort pollen.

interactions

None reported.

Contraindications and precautions

Birch is contraindicated in pregnant or lactating patients. Use with caution in patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis or hypersensitivity to plant allergens.

Special Considerations

Monitor for signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction, particularly in patients with allergies to celery, mugwort, or other plants.

Alert Advise the patient to keep birch preparations out of the reach of children. Sweet birch oil is 98% methyl salicylate, which can be fatal to children when applied topically to the skin. Poisonings have been reported with as little as 4.7 g of topically applied methyl salicylate.

Advise the patient that topical preparations may irritate the skin and mucous membranes. Encourage him to report new or unusual dermatological manifestations.

Advise women to avoid the use of birch products during pregnancy or lactation.

Points of interest

Betulin is being evaluated for its antitumor properties.

In Germany, the leaves of B. pendula are used as a diuretic during irrigation therapy for urinary tract infections.

Comment

Birch’s chemical compositions possess some interesting properties. However, until more clinical research is available, these agents have no role in modern medicine. The risk of hypersensitivity reactions makes OTC use of concern.