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December RIIL Educator Spotlight, presented by BankRI: Barrington's Barrass helping students set and achieve goals in the classroom and on the track for 25+ years

December 16, 2023

[mctwinkdom]

Nsfw // I sometimes check that one forum where (mostly) gay men post suggestive (or not) male celebrity pictures. So I checked the thread about Lando and it's basically all about his "huge bulge" and how "fuckable" he looks (I agree with both statements). But then I checked Oscar's thread and died laughing, they're all just saying how CUTE he is 😂 there are a few pics of his ass and thighs of course but it's mostly just CUTE BOY. WHOLESOME BOY. And it's so funny, those threads are generally so vulgar but Oscar is just cute boy and I think that's precious

[everybodysinvited]

Pride Month Spotlight! 🏳‍🌈💖🎨 - Artists

For pride month this year I wanted to do a series of posts spotlighting some of my favourite LGBTQIA+ pop culture references, starting with something near and dear to my heart, art!

✨These are all Instagram handles for some of my fave artists✨

so if you're looking for beautiful queer illustrations, comics, cute prints and merch, or tattoo inspo, check these folks out!

If you have any artists you'd like to spotlight, please comment or tag them, I'd love to see your recs!

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[thereviewstudio]

Jack Reacher: Killing Floor- Lee Child

Image taken from CBC

Rating: 4.1 / 5

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Killing Floor is the debut novel of prolific crime writer Lee Child and was originally published in March 1997.

This book introduces us to Jack Reacher, an ex-military man turned drifter, who finds himself in Georgia arrested for murder. Reacher needs to get to the bottom of this mystery and soon delves into the lives of the residents of the small town of Margrave

When beginning the story, it did start quite slowly as it was spent introducing necessary characters important to the plot and unfortunately, a majority of the characters were fairly forgettable and if not, slightly cliche. Nonetheless, the action described in the novel was incredible description and made it impossible to put the book down.

The slowly unravelling plot possesses suspense right up until the last page. What keeps the reader's interest is the type of crimes Child incorporated into the novel: it ranges from kidnapping to murder, all the way to fraud.

Our main character, Jack Reacher, is the narrator of the piece and we get to experience the action through his logical and analytical mind. Probably the most well-known feature of Reacher's thinking is his ability to study the opening scenes of an oncoming fight, he can analyse them in slow motion and is able to win 99% of the time. Child's to-the-point writing gives an extremely clear description of what Reacher is thinking and seeing. It helps the reader paint a perfect picture in their mind. For example, the motel fight sign, Roscoe's door caved in, and the barbershop shaving scene. The in-depth detail even goes as far as to describe the cars perfectly.

My main qualm with the book is the lack of personality to Reacher and no back story for the main character- the main focus seems to just be sex and action when the characters could have been explored a lot more. However, the villains in Killing Floor make up more than enough for the dearth of character development as they are exceedingly evil, making it almost impossible to trust anyone you are reading about.

Lee Child has created a whole world with this book series, and Killing Floor is an excellent gateway to the rest of the books. The characters may not be as detailed as I would have liked, but the excessive detail of scenes more than makes up for that and I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a bit of action.

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Every once in awhile I have a conversation with someone - a parent or family member with a young kid - about activities for their kid to do and every time, without fail, I mention theatre.

I believe that it is in the interest of every young child to be part of at least two theatre shows (not just one and done - one to learn, and the second one to apply the lessons). On stage, acting, in front of a crowd. Because for what it teaches, theatre absolutely maximises its impact. All at once, in the act of preparing for and then performing in a show, a child will learn everything from how to perform a task in front of a crowd, public speaking, team work, diction, independent study, body and postural awareness, and more.

Yes, there are other extracurriculars you could have a kid do that have them perform in front of a crowd. Sports, music, dance - but for each of their strengths, they all fall short of theatre's efficiency.

I had the luck that my public school had a local theatre director come and teach second and third grade kids (as part of the public school system at the time, schools had an allowance of time and budget for an art/music/performance module). Two hours per week, and each year both grades would put on an end of year show. It didn't matter if a kid was shy, disinterested, etc - it was part of the curriculum, and you were going on that stage.

It won't turn your kid into a professional. It's not supposed to - all it needs to do is put a kid on a stage where they have to say some lines and move around with purpose. Most of the kids in those classes never did anything related to theatre again. But what I know for a fact is that - each kid to their own ability - those two years of curriculum fundamentally improved our ability to *function* with all eyes pointed at us.

Like you want to be able to do every time you present in front of a class, or team, or when you need to defend your ideas, negotiate, or even just tell a story. Or to have more ease in *asking* a question in front of a group, loosening that anxiety that can otherwise push many to keep quiet and leave their doubts unanswered. Learning how to project your voice, make sure you're being heard and understood, clear diction - as useful as when you need to monologue on stage as when you're on a zoom call with patchy connection.

The TLDR is this. Being able to remain calm and at ease, speak clearly, and improvise when all eyes are on you is a skill that fundamentally improves your life - and theatre is by far the most efficient way to learn those skills.

So yeah. Put your kids in theatre. Hell, put yourself in theatre. For at least two shows, with the only requirement being to go through with performing in front of a crowd.

[bookishscrolls]

Innovative Content Ideas for Engaging Community Radio Programs

Creating captivating and engaging content is the lifeblood of any Community Radio Station (CRS). It’s the magic that transforms your station from a simple broadcast into a beloved community staple. But what keeps listeners tuning in and, more importantly, feeling connected to your station? The answer lies in continuous innovation and deep community involvement. From educational programs to…

[epicstoriestime]

The Mundane Stage of Life

Have you ever performed on stage or given a speech? Observing a Phenomenon When I think back to my experiences with the stage, I realize they’ve been rather humble—mundane, even. As a child, I participated in church plays, and I spent my high school years playing the trombone in the band, but neither of these experiences felt particularly groundbreaking at the time. They were just things I did…

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Entering into a World of STEM Learning with Eunice and Sabrina Moyle

Creator Spotlight: Entering into a World of STEM Learning with Eunice and Sabrina Moyle

#HelloLucky #AstridAndStella #Books #ChildrensBooks #Creators

It’s back! Creator Spotlight is back after an unexpected hiatus, in the previous interview, provided our readers with a look into the Video Game and Animation Industry with Marlene Sharp, Consulting Producer at Neko Productions, Head of Creative Development and Production at Pink Poodle Productions.

Sabrina and Eunice MoylePhoto Credit Amanda Marmer

This interview will have us entering into the…

[riilsports]

April RIIL Educator Spotlight, presented by BankRI: Ponaganset's Parrillo guiding Chieftain student-athletes for nearly three decades

April 16, 2024

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Biden Is Ceding Presidential Influence to Trump, and Some Democrats Are Furious ... **Color me INDEPENDENT from now on!!!

Count me in among them DEMs ... I'm no longer a Democrat!! I'll delete/remove that affiliation!!

"The American tradition is that the nation has only one president at a time. Right now, that president looks like Trump—because President Biden is ceding the spotlight.

Trump is already dictating trade and immigration policy and has moved rapidly to remake the U.S. government. He doesn’t take office for six weeks, but many people who had been his fiercest critics in Washington—and the White House—have mostly stood aside.

This has left a number of Democrats perturbed that Biden and party leaders, after spending years casting Trump as a threat to democracy, have left a communications and policy vacuum during the transition period. These critics believe top Democrats have bypassed chances to make the case against nominations by the president-elect that they see as instruments of his promised “retribution." @hrexach

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Saryu Roy Urges Jharkhand Finance Minister To Fund MGM Hostel Repairs

Jamshedpur East MLA seeks special allocation for Jamshedpur medical college accommodation Key Points: • Saryu Roy appeals for MGM hostel renovation funds • Videos highlight dire conditions at medical college • Health minister’s promises remain unfulfilled, says MLA JAMSHEDPUR – Jharkhand MLA Saryu Roy has requested Finance Minister Dr. Rameshwar Oraon to allocate special funds for repairing the…

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वेलबिंग इन स्कूल्स स्पॉटलाइट 2024 के निर्धारण में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाने पर हंड्रेड द्वारा सम्मानित हुए बागपत के अमन

बागपत के युवा अमन कुमार को फिनलैंड के हंड्रेड संस्थान द्वारा “वेलबिंग इन स्कूल्स स्पॉटलाइट 2024” में उनके योगदान के लिए सम्मानित किया गया है। इसका उद्देश्य स्कूलों में विद्यार्थियों की भलाई को बढ़ावा देने वाले प्रभावी और स्केलेबल नवाचारों की पहचान करना है, जिसमें अमन ने हंड्रेड के एडवाइजरी बोर्ड के सदस्य के रूप में नवाचारों की समीक्षा में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाई। इस महत्वपूर्ण योगदान के लिए…

[mars-ipan]

i wonder when ppl will understand that sometimes people on multiple sections of a societal scale will face a disadvantage and need extra help, support, or reparations for those things because the hurt usually stems from the same position of power anyways

[tessinhighered]

Topic: NJ Transfer - Course Equivalencies Audience: NJ-based college students or soon-to-be college students interested in seeing whether or not their community college course credits can transfer to a four-year university.

I learned about the Course Equivalencies section of njtransfer.org from an advisor while I was in college and it blew my mind! It's not uncommon for some university students, especially those who want to graduate in less than four years, to explore taking community college courses during the summer.

There are definitely pros and cons to taking community college courses over the summer. On one hand, they're less expensive than university courses, can help you finish your program earlier after you transfer your credits, and you can take them closer to home. On the other hand, usually the grade you get in the community college course won't contribute to your GPA and, at least at my university, I couldn't transfer in any community college credits after I'd earned 60 credits in my university.

Before committing to the community college course, get 100% confirmation from your university that the course you're looking to take will transfer over.

Back to NJ Transfer:

To get to the course equivalencies section of NJ Transfer, go to njtransfer.org, go to the "Students" drop-down menu, and click "Course Equivalencies."

Select your local community college where you're going to take your class from the drop-down menu under "'Transfer from' Institutions" and your university under "'Transfer to' Institutions." Then, click submit.

For an example, I'm transferring credits from Raritan Valley Community College to New Jersey City University.

I'm pleased to find that there are many more options than when I first learned about this site. We used to only be see equivalencies for one course at a time.

It appears that now, you can see the entire list of course equivalencies (the yellow button that says "List all Equivalencies"), including how many credits transfer over, the equivalent course at your university, and more.

You can download the list by clicking the "download the list" button at the top-right corner of the list itself. On the left, click any course under "Course ID" to get detailed transfer information about each individual course. For some courses, you can even see and download the course syllabus!

As always, consult your advisor before jumping into any courses to make sure they'll actually count towards your degree program.