![]() The volume of variance of choice in the program may not support all readers in achieving grade-level expectations and/or a full year’s growth in reading. While the materials include high-quality anchor texts, most are not appropriately complex for the grade level and the associated tasks and teachers supports may not adequately ensure students meet grade level expectations in reading. The Grade 3, Grade 4, and Grade 5 Units of Study (Lucy Calkins & TCRWP Colleagues) materials do not meet the expectations for text quality and complexity and alignment to the expectations of the standards. The components of the program are not cohesive and often contradict the skills being taught, especially pertaining to the order of foundational skills instruction. The reading units mainly utilize a cueing system for solving unknown words that focus on the initial sound and meaning cues rather than on decoding strategies. The program also lacks a research-based rationale for the order of phonological awareness and phonics instruction. ![]() Foundational skills instruction lacks a cohesive and intentional scope and sequence for systematic and explicit instruction in phonological awareness and phonics. Additionally, materials rely on cueing, including meaning, syntax, and visual cues as a means to teach reading skills. Materials do not include questions and tasks aligned to grade-level standards, but rather focus on strategy instruction. The texts included in the materials are not appropriately complex for the grade level and do not build in complexity over the course of the year. Visual art and design experiences are offered through partnership with Studio in a School, Salvadori Center, and Teachers College. The goals are to promote creativity and exploration and introduce students to a variety of arts media including creative technologies.Īssemblies and field trips supplement the arts curriculum. Students have opportunities to experience live music, opera, theater, and art exhibits both at school, and across New York City.The instructional materials for Kindergarten, Grade 1, and Grade 2 of Units of Study (Lucy Calkins & TCRWP Colleagues) do not meet the expectations of alignment. Children at TCCS discover the joys of music as they learn to write, create, compose, sing, analyze, and perform various genres. The following are the musical offerings for the 2022-2023 school year: Teachers College Community School partners with music educators from Teachers College to offer high-quality music education experiences for students. Through exposure to the arts, TCCS students develop lifelong enjoyment in dance, music, theater, and visual arts. TCCS believes arts education is important to support our school’s goals for the healthy development of students, both intellectually and socially. Teachers College supports the ELA curriculum with regular onsite coaching and offsite professional development provided by the Reading and Writing Project. The libraries are designed so that each grade will have a common core of books that span a range of reading levels and cover all kinds of literature from picture books, chapter books, and novels to poetry and nonfiction. Extensive use of classroom libraries encourages students to read and write about a variety of topics that they know and like. These libraries allow teachers to organize instruction around authentic literature. By coaching students in individual and small-group conferences, teachers allow students to successfully and independently apply those strategies to their own reading and writing.Ĭlassroom libraries are the centerpiece of Balanced Literacy. ![]() Teachers model the habits and strategies of effective reading and writing through a variety of structures: read-aloud, guided reading, shared reading, interactive writing, and mini-lessons in reading and writing. ![]() Daily read-alouds, independent reading time, reading workshop, writing workshop and systematic word study instruction are key features of the approach. Balanced Literacy stresses the essential dimensions of reading through teaching of phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency and expressiveness, vocabulary, and comprehension. The Teachers College Community School uses the research-based approach of Balanced Literacy utilizing the curriculum framework of the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project.
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Capture all application audio Capture and broadcast audio from other applications on Windows, like Skype or your favourite music player. Visit Technical Specifications in our documentation for a complete list. ![]() Once it's picked up, the player gains the protective shield. In the downloadable content Clash in the Clouds, a Shield Infusion can be found on the counter in the Columbian Archeological Society. The Shield Infusion in Clash in the Clouds. " The second response is a more serious one from Robert, who states that "… A magnetic-repulsive shield around one's body can come in handy." You can find vigor boosts that let you for instance use less salts for possession. They do not add any other qualities besides making your bars bigger so you can take more damage, use more salts and have more shield. The first of which is a comically serious statement from Rosalind voicing her incredulity that it "didn't kill. 6 Infusions level up the health, salts or shield up to level 10 each. Rosalind offers Booker a yellow phial on the tray she is holding as an "aperitif." Upon consuming it, the shield harmlessly makes an initial charge to full capacity.Īfter imbibing the contents of the phial, Booker inquires as to what just happened, which prompts two responses. ![]() Upon entering, he finds the only occupants to be none other than Rosalind and Robert Lutece. Main article: BioShock Infiniteīooker receives the shield after arriving at The Blue Ribbon restaurant. The visual effect of the shield recharging is the opposite of the shield breaking: bright yellow cracks form over the screen and gradually get dimmer until they fade away, as the shield recharges. If the player remains in cover or manages to avoid damage for 5 seconds, the shield begins to recharge, taking an additional 1-2 seconds to reach its maximum charge. For example, if Booker's shield is low and a Handyman or explosive hits him, the shield will break AND Booker will take health damage as well. 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Next, I’ll explain what’s involved in keeping an application up to date before I introduce a pair of powerful shortcuts to expedite that process. Setting aside the items handled by Windows Update and the Microsoft Store updater, then, the actual number of applications that I must track and update on my Windows 10 and 11 PCs usually varies between two dozen and just over sixty, depending on the individual PC. ![]() IDGįigure 3: Microsoft Store updates apps daily as a background task, but if you click Get updates, you can update any time you like. This button is shown on the upper right in Figure 3. And you can visit the Library and click the Get updates button any time you like, to force pending updates to be applied to your PC. It, too, keeps an eye on all the apps under its purview. See “ How to handle Windows 10 and 11 updates” for details on using Windows Update. But WU can also keep an eye on device drivers and Microsoft applications (such as Word, Excel, Teams, and so forth) and keep those up to date as well. Windows Update (WU) automatically handles Windows updates, which covers the tools and utilities included along with the Windows OS. Two major, Microsoft-supplied facilities will handle much of the work involved in keeping applications up to date on your behalf. Once you learn how to do this, it’s really quite routine. In my own experience, using the tools described here means that I seldom have to update more than a handful of applications manually at any given time. “By how much?” is the inevitable follow-up question. Do you really need to manage all this stuff on your own?įortunately, the answer to this question is a solid “No.” In this story, I describe and explain multiple sources of automated relief that should lighten this load considerably. When you stop to consider that somebody has to keep all these applications up to date, somehow, these numbers can seem daunting. IDGįigure 2: Note the item count at lower left (329) is considerably higher than the Figure 1 count. This produces a File Explorer window with a total count field at the lower left corner, as shown in Figure 2. Inside the Run box, type shell:AppsFolder. The second method uses File Explorer to count subfolders in the Windows Apps hierarchy, which includes built-in Windows tools and utilities, plus items from the Program Files and Program Files (x86) folders. This opens the Settings app’s “Apps & features” pane, which provides a count of all executables on the target PC.įigure 1 shows the output from my production desktop which is heavily populated with apps and applications (201 in all, in fact): IDGįigure 1: The list of installed apps in “Apps & features” begins with a total count at the top of the list. The first method is to press Windows key + R to launch the Windows Run box, then type ms-settings:appsfeatures into the box. For Windows 10 and 11, there are two ways to get a handle on a PC’s application count, including both. Counting what you’ve gotįirst, it’s helpful to understand just how many apps you have installed. In this story, I will offer some tools to help you streamline this process, along with some instructions on how to put them to work to help you keep your apps and applications current and safe. Why? Because many updates involve security patches and fixes that block potential attacks and prevent unauthorized and unwanted access to applications and their data (and sometimes, the host OS and the PCs they run on). In general, it’s considered good security practice to keep apps and applications up-to-date. Such numbers are quite typical, if my online research is at all accurate. On my local fleet of 10 PCs, the range for applications is from a low of 24 to a high of 120 for Store apps, it ranges from 49 to 81. Whether it’s running Windows 10 or 11, chances are that it’s running at least a couple of dozen Windows applications (.exe files), and at least four dozen Microsoft Store apps. ![]() This leaves the true source of our eventual doom as either a previously inconceivable gravitational mass that we can't identify, or perhaps the interstellar equivalent of an internet dating serial killer: obscuring its identity behind a perfectly crafted profile to entice everyone within reach and draw them inexorably into their grubby space-van with blacked-out windows, dirty carpet, matching shovel accessories, and an entire superclusters' worth of chloroform.Īccording to the BBC, some scientists feel the universe will perish via "heat death," where the differences in heat among separate objects will become nil. Nevertheless, astronomers have turned some of their instruments in the direction of the attractor, and determined that while there are a bunch of previously undiscovered galaxies in that region, there are still not enough to explain the force being exerted. It's called that because it sits exactly on the other side of the densest part of the Milky Way, thus observing it through all those stars and massive clouds of space dust is nearly impossible. The Great (and terrifying) Attractor sits in a region of space referred to by astronomers as the "Zone of Avoidance," which is ironic, because we can't avoid it. Such a "megastructure" would capture most of the visible light of the star, but would still emit some infrared radiation, and would therefore be identifiable. He theorised that such an advanced civilization might be able to construct a massive orbiting structure called a Dyson Sphere, that would be able to capture a significant proportion of the solar energy of a system's star and make it available to the population. ![]() In 1960, physicist Freeman Dyson proposed a theory that an intelligent alien civilization might grow to a point where it required more energy than could be generated on a single planet. One explanation was a cloud of comet fragments that found their way into a tight orbit around the star, but another theory proposes something a lot more concerning. ![]() Unlike a star with a planet in orbit, this star displayed brightness dips of up to 20 percent, and they definitely weren't regular. KIC 8462852 is a star in the Cygnus constellation approximately 1400 light years away from Earth. Current data supports the gravitational wave theory, but nothing's proven, aside from how a massive, invisible matter-sucker speeding through space is the stuff of nightmares. ![]() Yet another theory says there are two supermassive holes, but the one that looks like it's leaving is actually arriving, attracted by the second hole. Meanwhile, another theory involves three supermassive black holes clashing, with the lightest one getting kicked out of the party. Civano and her team theorize that two galaxies (and the black holes in each) merged the resulting gravitational waves gave the now-single hole a humongous kick-start, causing it to escape. There are a few theories about how this happened, though none are proven. That's like lifting an elephant with your pinkie and flinging it into the next state. As astronomer Francesca Civano - who led the study that discovered the black hole - explained, this black hole is millions of times more massive than the Sun, and this galaxy just sent it packing like nothing. It was observed hurtling away at speeds of "several million miles per hour." That a black hole got chucked like an unruly bar patron is bizarre enough, but consider just how massive a black hole is. In 2012, NASA discovered what, in all likelihood, was a humongous black hole being kicked out of its galaxy. New in the city? Find the best grocery stores near you using magicpin. 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Let magicpin help you discover hidden food gems, quaint eateries and more. Find the best restaurants, cafes, and food outlets in Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Jaipur, and Kolkata with magicpin. Magicpin is the best offline discovery shopping platform in India Cabernet Shiraz by Sula is touted to be India's best-selling red wine, and about one sip later you will understand why.It has a rich deep purple colour, and an enticing aroma of spice, smokiness coupled with blueberries and blackberries.Cabernet Shiraz by Sula is a smooth, medium-bodied red wine that pairs well with grilled meats and hard cheese in equal measure.There's a reason Sula enjoys the kind of popularity in India as it does, the wines are genuinely exceptional.Grape Variety: 70% Shiraz + 30% Cabernet Sauvignon So here's us listing the 10 best Indian red wines you need to get your hands and mouth on. We're beyond excited about the commendable growth in Indian wines, and while a new favourite gets added every so often, we want to take a moment to appreciate the ones we've loved so far. ![]() ![]() India's red wine market is expanding every day, and in the last couple of years, we've discovered several domestic wines that proved to be stellar in quality, and remarkable in taste. In parallel to the wine culture in India evolving slowly but significantly, wineries in the subcontinent make strides towards bringing newer, better bottles to our wine shelves, and thus helping us grow more sophisticated wine palates. A lot like the supporters of spirits, wine lovers are loyal, dedicated to experimentation and tend to rely on a few classic favourites. It might have taken Indians a tad longer to foster a fondness for wine, but now, you're likely to meet a crowd of wine fans at every bar you visit. This is our 5th visit to this local establishment and I am happy that is close to where I live because we have had a great meal each and every time! The location is on the residential part of Henrietta NY but it is just a few minutes from the main commercial road, the mall and colleges. The food is worth it, but the wait was not what we are used to. Bring time with you and don't be starving walking. At that time both my daughter and I already had both appetizers and entrees. My wife's soup arrived after her dinner salad. Our waitress kept checking and apologizing. They kept turning out great food, but not in a timely manner. One word of caution - the kitchen was certainly not prepared for the crowds. The food was excellent - much better than I would have expected, so much so that we will definitively return. My wife had a Mango Dinner Salad and a French Onion Soup. I selected a Kung Pao Calamari dish as an appetizer from the regular menu and a Salmon Shrimp dish from the daily specials. The menu is that of a sports bar, a lot of sandwiches, wings, etc., but also a limited selection of salads, soups, and a great daily special menu. The restaurant was quite busy but we still were seated immediately. We did go to the restaurant side and found a rustic decor with a functioning fireplace and two good size dining rooms. There are two entrance doors, one for the bar and one for the restaurant. We are local and selected this place for a Saturday night dinner after my daughter's dance recital. This is not your typical sports bar it goes a step or two beyond. It does not serve deep fat fried previously frozen food. Do not be put off by the fact that it is a sports bar. The best thing I ever had there was a special, an open faced prime rib sandwich that actually had a whole piece of prime rib on it, not 1/4 lb of shaved steak. Our two vegetarians are usually happy there, too. Their chili is very tasty, with a hint of cinnamon up front and a spicy kick in the back end. ![]() It is a wonderful caesar salad with a few hefty pieces of tender steak, maybe tenderloin but I am not sure, more steak than you would expect for the price. I have frequently had the caesar with steak on it for $13.00. ![]() What is more, their menu is even bigger than it seems, because they have "build your own" options among the salads, the pizzas, and the burgers. The service is always pleasant and helpful. ![]() I have had wings there, and they stand up well to any other place in the area. They have a decent slate of specials every night, and some of those are mouthwatering. It seems like a standard sports bar from the outside and even from a rudimentary glance at the menu, but it isn't. This has become our family's default dinner choice. ![]() There is a bit of an imbalance here, so I’ll start with the shorter list. That’s one of its cons, so next, we should look at the pros and cons. You’ll want to take your time to remove all of it and deep condition to restore moisture to your hair and counteract the drying effects of Gorilla Snot. Warm water and a mild shampoo will be your best friends. Oh no you’ve already put it in your hair, haven’t you?ĭon’t worry. If you have thin hair or soft curls and you’re not going for an extreme look, then maybe finding a different, milder styling gel might be the right move for you. It’s important to use only however much you need, and only reapply after washing out the old product.Īnd remember not to leave it in your hair for too long – a day at the most. Just keep in mind that this product is very thick, sticky, and difficult to remove. If you have curly natural hair, it can be used to hold down edges or can be used throughout your hair to keep a style. How to use Gorilla Snot gel for curly hair It is a high hold gel, so if you are going for an extreme look, like a mohawk, this product might fit the bill.įor those of us that don’t rock a ‘hawk’, the product has other uses. The answer is yes, it can and is used by many women. The bottle styling is very masculine, so much so that on the frequently asked questions page of Moco De Gorila’s home site “Can Moco De Gorila be used by women?” is the fourth entry down. Galan Squizz, which comes in a green bottle has a hold factor of 8 Rockero Squizz, which comes in a green bottle, has a hold factor of 9 and finally, Punk Squizz, has a hold factor of 10. It is designed to be an extreme hold styling gel ‘for punk rockers’, and comes in three flavors. Gorilla Snot is a line of products from Moco De Gorila, a Mexican hair product company.
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Anita is a strong-wiled and independent young woman. In order for Anita to gather more information abut the mysterious underground vampire society, she befriends Philip, who’s a vampire junkie. With vampires being murdered left, right and center, one of the chief vampires asks her to provide expertise to solve the mystery. The good thing is that we find Anita being very active, assisting the police with their investigations by raising the dead in order to extract information. An intriguing character known as Edward is introduced in the story. There are a lot of action scenes, which will pump the reader full of adrenaline. The characters and the dialogue that they engage in make the story memorable. There is a big finale climax when the book ends, and based on the way things have been going on, it should provide a satisfying conclusion. The pace of the story is good and it blends well with the overall theme. The story has a very good plot, and the story moves along in a very logical fashion. The character of Anita is also well developed and should be appealing to members of both genders. The vampires in the story are similar to what we read in the legends, but they have their own unique differences that make the story more interesting. The good thing about Guilty Pleasures is the fact that it is a fast read. One thing that will strike you is that Anita is a really young woman but she is a hunter and slayer of vampires, and she is not afraid of the undead and the occult. As the story unfolds, we also learn how she meets with Jean Claude, who’s a vampire that is destined to not only become her number one nemesis, but also her top lover. ![]() The first novel in the Vampire Hunter series is called “Guilty Pleasures”, and we learn how Anita Blake started raising the dead and killing the undead. ![]() Politics also comes into play and she has to navigate her way through it all. Anita also has to deal with complex romantic relationships. There are many mysteries that need to be solved, which she is actually able to do because of her abilities. The presence of these creatures is also public knowledge, and this series of books tries to delve into Anita’s inner conflict with supernatural happenings in her world. Vampire Hunter is a series of urban fantasy novels, narrated by title character Anita Blake, who resides in the parallel universe where shape-shifters and vampires exist. |
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