![]() After my visit I felt a review wasn't appropriate. This feature was originally going to be a review but, in typical fashion, I waited until the last minute to visit the exhibit. ![]() I saw the Smoking Mirrors exhibit at Museo de Las Americas in February just before it closed. Evocative imagery and objects will highlight the more than five hundred years of sociopolitical, economic, and cultural history that have contributed to the creation of racialized identities throughout Mexico and the United States. Smoking Mirrors seeks to rectify and affirm artists’ contributions by exhibiting their storytelling and artistic abilities, bringing muralists together, and providing platforms for dialogue with community members. These murals and works of art are constantly threatened by erasure and these artists are seldom recognized as influential and vital to the creation of our cities. Artists used their talent to communicate the injustices experienced but also the beauty and dignity that was present in their communities. Inspired by the Nahuatl mythology of Quetzalcoatl and Tezcatlipoca, this exhibition curated by Chicano/a Murals of Colorado Project at Museo de las Americas features paintings and three-dimensional works of art created by twenty-four of Colorado and New Mexico’s muralists and artists who narrativize histories of resistance and resilience from the moments of contact up to current abolitionist and decolonization social movements.ĭuring the Civil Rights Era of the mid-twentieth century, we saw the rise of monumental community art in public spaces as a way to uplift and express community histories that were silenced and excluded from official narratives. ![]() Smoking Mirrors: Visual Histories of Identity, Resistance and Resilience challenges viewers to bear witness and embrace the transformative power of the dualism of light meeting dark as represented by Indigenous North America’s resistance to European colonization. The curatorial statement of this exhibit explains: ![]()
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![]() Yes that’s right you would need to divide by 10 and then multiply by 16. What would you have to divide 10 by and then multiply your answer by to get 16? There is still another way that we can calculate this conversion using the functional relationship between miles and kilometres. However, at the moment it will be better to leave it in its original form as this will help us to see more clearly what is happening.Īs you can see we now need to multiply the right-hand side by the same fraction and as you can see we arrive at the same answer that we got when completing the calculation into steps. This can be simplified to 28 over five or it could be written as a decimal 5.6. Yes, that’s right you need to divide by 10 and then multiply by 56.Īs a fraction this can be written as 56 over 10. Look at the image what would you have to divide and then multiply 10 by in order to get to 56? Remember what you did in the starter for this lesson. If you are feeling confident you can solve this problem in one step. In this case we multiplied 1.6 km by a multiplier of 56 to get our conversion. ![]() You then use the multiplier to complete the conversion. In this case what one mile is when converted to kilometres. First you calculate how much a single unit is when converted. This process we have just looked at is a way of finding the multiplier for any conversion. We use the word equivalent as our initial assumption that 10 miles is the same as 16 km is an approximation. This tells us that 56 miles is approximately equivalent to 89.6. Yes, that’s right we need to multiply the right-hand side by 56 as well and this gives us an answer of 89.6. What do you think we have to multiply the right-hand side by this time? We want to work out how many kilometres there are in 56 miles, so our next step is to multiply 1 x 56. If we are going to maintain the equavalence of the left-hand side to the right-hand side of our visual representation, then we must divide the right-hand side by 10 as well. To do this on the left-hand side we need to divide by 10. The first step in this example would be to find out how many kilometres there are in one mile. We’re going to start by looking at how you solve this type of problem into steps. We are going to demonstrate a simple way of setting out this type of problem that might help you. Remember there is not necessarily a right or a wrong way of solving this type of problem just valid and invalid ways of solving them. We are going to explore a way of representing this problem that will help you solve any problems like this and lots of other problems as well. This unit of work is just one of several approaches that you could take when teaching this topic, and you should aim to adapt the resources to match ability level of your learners, as well as your school context.Ī typical example you are likely to meet is converting miles to kilometres. ![]() The unit will develop pupil’s conceptual understanding by sharing alternative representations, which will provide students with a framework that will help them to apply their understanding of proportional reasoning to a range of contexts linked to conversions. Securing an understanding of how to tackle proportional reasoning questions can help learners to approach problems given in a variety of contexts, instead of regarding them as unconnected topics. ![]() This can mean that they are then unable to apply these rules independently and in more complex, less familiar situations.īecause of the way they are introduced, and if links are not made, learners often think of different types of conversion as completely different topics, and do not make the wider link to proportional reasoning. They will also calculate distance travelled as area under a speed–time graph.Ĭonversions can be a difficult topic to teach, because learners often learn rules without really understanding why these rules work. We are going to apply our understanding in practical situations including travel graphs and currency conversion graphs.Įxtended learners will apply the idea of rate of change to simple kinematics involving distance–time and speed–time graphs, acceleration and deceleration. We are also going to interpret and use graphs to inform our understanding of direct proportion linked to conversions. ![]() We are going to look at how to use current units of mass, length, area, volume and capacity in practical situations, and express quantities in terms of larger or smaller units. ![]() ![]() ![]() Save it and recompile your code with the “Verify” button in the IDE….Ī file called arduino.map will appear in Users\Richard\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Program Files (x86)\Arduino, replace “Richard” with your Windows Username…. Next look for the line that reads # Combine gc-sections, archives, and objects and change the line below it to: Next open the file called platforms.txt in Arduino\hardware\espressif\esp32 I quickley learned no map file was being created in the Arduino IDE environment, so I search out the solution.įirst locate the directory Arduino\hardware\espressif\esp32, this will be in different locations machine to machine, but start looking in your c:\Program Files or c:\Program Files (x86) Smoothing - Smooth multiple readings of an analog input.I had created a very large project that was starting to consume too much RAM and needed to see where it was all going, and how to better optimise the use of the RAM….fade the LED using the calibrated value:įading - Use an analog output (PWM pin) to fade an LED. SensorValue = constrain(sensorValue, 0, 255) in case the sensor value is outside the range seen during calibration ![]() ![]() ![]() SensorValue = map(sensorValue, sensorMin, sensorMax, 0, 255) apply the calibration to the sensor reading signal the end of the calibration period calibrate during the first five seconds turn on LED to signal the start of the calibration period: Int sensorMax = 0 // maximum sensor value Int sensorMin = 1023 // minimum sensor value This example code is in the public domain.Ĭonst int sensorPin = A0 // pin that the sensor is attached toĬonst int ledPin = 9 // pin that the LED is attached to LED attached from digital pin 9 to ground analog sensor (potentiometer will do) attached to analog input 0 Likewise, you set the maximum low and listen for anything higher as You set the minimum high and listen for anything lower, saving it as the new The sensor minimum and maximum initial values may seem backwards. Maximum of expected values attached to the sensor pin. The sensor readingsĭuring the first five seconds of the sketch execution define the minimum and *ĭemonstrates one technique for calibrating sensor input. AnalogWriteMega - Fade 12 LEDs on and off, one by one, using an Arduino or Genuino Mega board.Ĭalibration - Define a maximum and minimum for expected analog sensor values.AnalogInput - Use a potentiometer to control the blinking of an LED.converter to settle after the last reading:įew useful commands while mapping any analog output values: wait 2 milliseconds before the next loop for the analog-to-digital print the results to the Serial Monitor: map it to the range of the analog out: initialize serial communications at 9600 bps: Int outputValue = 0 // value output to the PWM (analog out) Int sensorValue = 0 // value read from the pot They're used to give names to the pins used:Ĭonst int analogInPin = A0 // Analog input pin that the potentiometer is attached toĬonst int analogOutPin = 9 // Analog output pin that the LED is attached to Finally, both the raw and scaled sensor values are sent to the Arduino Software (IDE) serial monitor window, in a steady stream of data. The newly mapped sensor data is then output to the analogOutPin dimming or brightening the LED as the potentiometer is turned. In this case, the sensor data is mapped down from its original range of 0 to 1023 to 0 to 255. map() accepts five arguments: The value to be mapped, the low range and high values of the input data, and the low and high values for that data to be remapped to. OutputValue is assigned to equal the scaled value from the potentiometer. In order to convert this value, use a function called map(): outputValue = map(sensorValue, 0, 1023, 0, 255) Arduino has an analogRead range from 0 to 1023, and an analogWrite range only from 0 to 255, therefore the data from the potentiometer needs to be converted to fit into the smaller range before using it to dim the LED. In the main loop, sensorValue is assigned to store the raw analog value read from the potentiometer. ![]() ![]() ![]() In sum, UfL provides unique, engaging materials that can support the range of learners across your classroom as well as open possibilities for communication and collaboration among teachers and students across the world! ![]() Furthermore, there is a Facebook page associated with Unite for Literacy that is updated regularly, allowing people to stay abreast of news about Unite for Literacy. These books engage learners using Violet, a character who has a bit of a sweet tooth and a habit of eating the manipulatives, especially candy and cookies!įor users who want more than access to the library, Mark blogs several times a month on a variety of topics applicable to literacy. The library also includes multiple books that focus on universally-applicable math concepts like sorting and counting. Children (and adults) can spend time learning about unique foods in books such as My Navajo Taco, personal hygiene in Let’s Brush Our Teeth, or interesting locales in Conservation in Botswana. Acknowledging that the website is designed to be a tool for children worldwide, nonfiction was deemed necessary to ensure the books had relevance and meaning across cultures and continents. According to a blog post by Mark Condon, Vice President of Unite for Literacy, this is not an accident. Think about the possibilities for discussions, not only among the learners in your classroom, but with students across the world who have access to the same book!Īdditional unique features of Unite for Literacy include the use of all original books in the library and, interestingly, an across the board focus on non-fiction. This is just the tip of the iceberg, however, as the goal for the site is to eventually be able to support readers in 300 languages. ![]() In fact, there are 15 languages included across the spectrum of the titles offered with narration. On the other hand, Can You See the Wind? features additional languages such as Arabic, Korean, and Tagalog among the fourteen languages available for narration. For example, one book, Counting Sheep, includes narration in ten different languages, including Chinese, Hindi, and Spanish. While these capabilities may be present on a variety of websites that you may already use, what makes UfL unique is the potential to address the diverse range of language found in today’s classrooms. ![]() To get you free books, simply visit Unite for Literacy website.įor more Free digital books for kids, please visit 10 Free Reading Programs That Continuously Offer Free Books to Kids.The culmination of a dream of two life-long educators, Mark Condon and Michael McGuffee, Unite for Literacy (UfL) is a website dedicated to the idea of “Book Abundance, where all children have access to books that celebrate their cultures and honor their home languages.” UfL achieves this vision within the “Wondrously Infinite Global Library,” which contains more than 100 books that can be read or listened to anytime and anywhere an Internet connection is available. All are high quality books with professional narrations. Looks like most of the books are non-fictions. There are over 120 books in the collection right now. The person who receive the message will have the website link of the book, and they can read it too. Kids can also share the book they like with family and friends via email or social media like Facebook. I do need point out that the print is always in English, so it is not meant for kids to learn reading in a different language. This is great for bilingual children or families who want to introduce another language to their kids. One is English, the other is for the language of your choice. When you choose another language other than English, you will see two speaker buttons below the book. If you click on that, you will see over 20 language options. At the top left corner of the website, there is narration option. One feature I particularly like is the many language options. If kids want to hear the words again, they can simply click on the speaker button again. This gives kids the chance to read on their own or have a parent read it for them. You have to click on the speaker button to hear the narration. Each book has professional narration, but it is not automatically on. You and kids can easily pick a book simply by tab or click on the book cover. On the home screen, you will see all the book covers. You don’t need put in name or contact information. When you get on the website, the program does ask you to choose location, but that is it. All books have professional narrations, plus there are more than 20 languages to choose from. It is a website, so you can access on your computer. Recently I found a wonderful website that offers free digital picture books for kids: Unite for Literacy. ![]() ![]() ![]() We like to combine soothing nature sounds with instrumental music, like rain and thunder sounds, mountain streams, river water sounds and ocean sleep music, because they are excellent sounds and music to fall asleep to. Classical guitar and piano music are popularly used to help people to fall asleep easier and to stay asleep for 8 hours or more. Classical music is preferable at night because vocals and heavy beats can be distracting if one wish to fall asleep fast. This type of music works effectively as background music during deep relaxation and as calming sleep music at bedtime. Their music has through the centuries provided us with relaxing piano music, calming sonatas and beautiful concertos. The classical music genre with the best musical geniuses the world has ever heard, like the master pianist Chopin and the greatest composers Beethoven and Mozart. We offer you the calmest classical music for sleep, which by the way is the original music for relaxation. Snooze to Free Deep Sleep Music with Delta Brain Waves The listeners focus and awareness is no longer on obsessive thoughts, anxieties and worries but instead soothed by the body and mind relaxing music, making it easier to relax the muscles tensions and fall into a deep and restful slumber. Many individuals who have enjoyed our music have had a significant improvement in their sleep quality after regularly listening to it, their mental chatter, anxiety and body strains ceased. Calming sounds may function as a sleep aid or as stress relief aid if your main issue is to de-stress before sleeping. Playing soothing music in the background can be a great choice for people who are very tense and need to rest or take a nap but cannot because of reasons like stress, uneasiness and compulsive thinking. ![]() ![]() Playing peaceful music like soft piano, serene guitar and beautiful flute with delta brain waves will relax your mind and body for an 8 hour long snooze. We like to combine soft instrumental music, nature sounds, ambient or classical music with pure binaural beats, to enhance the desired effect of our deep sleep music. Delta brainwaves, which naturally are emitted during REM sleep, will improve your sleep problems, you will fall asleep much faster and enjoy a good long sleep. A very cheap, easy and effective way to help you fall asleep quickly. Do you suffer from insomnia or just cannot fall asleep easily nor being able to unwind during bedtime? A solution worth trying is binaural beats sleep music. We use brainwave entrainment, that is binaural beats, to naturally encourage a state of relaxation. ![]() ![]() ![]() It’s important to speak with a healthcare professional if you are considering using it to treat those symptoms ( 9). However, there are also some potential risks. The effects of alfalfa on menopausal symptoms have not been extensively researched, but there is some evidence to support its use in reducing hot flashes. Phytoestrogens are controversial, but they may have several benefits, including easing menopausal symptoms that are caused by decreased levels of estrogen. This means that they can cause some of the same effects in the body as estrogen. ![]() Menopause symptom reliefĪlfalfa is high in plant compounds called phytoestrogens, which are chemically similar to the hormone estrogen ( 8). However, while these findings are promising, more studies are needed to determine whether alfalfa would have the same effects in humans. Several animal studies have found that alfalfa appears to improve cardiometabolic health by decreasing blood fat and blood sugar levels ( 3, 4, 6, 7). One traditional use of alfalfa is as an antidiabetic, or blood sugar-lowering, agent. However, a few of them have been studied to some extent. Most of these proposed health benefits have not yet been researched. They include lowering blood pressure, acting as a diuretic, increasing breast milk production, treating arthritis, and getting rid of kidney stones. There is a long list of traditional uses of alfalfa as a medicinal herb. It is also high in many bioactive plant compounds. SummaryĪlfalfa contains vitamin K and small amounts of many other vitamins and minerals. It also contains the following ( 2):Ī cup also contains 1 gram of protein and 1 gram of carbs, which comes from fiber.Īlfalfa also has a high content of bioactive plant compounds, including saponins, coumarins, flavonoids, phytosterols, phytoestrogens, and alkaloids ( 1). However, they are typically a fair source of vitamin K and also contain many other nutrients, including vitamin C, copper, manganese, and folate.Īlfalfa sprouts contain the same nutrients and are also very low in calories.įor example, 1 cup (33 grams) of alfalfa sprouts contains a mere 8 calories. People typically consume alfalfa as an herbal supplement or in the form of alfalfa sprouts.īecause the leaves or seeds are sold as herbal supplements and not as foods, no standard nutrition information is available. ![]() ![]() ![]() Keep it legal, and avoid posting illegal content or soliciting or facilitating illegal or prohibited transactions.ĭon’t break the site or do anything that interferes with normal use of Reddit. It is possibly the best alternative use for the Touch Bar Ive seen so far, and it offers extensive customization options for all kinds of user preferences. Output Device When needed, AVTouchBar will automatically create an aggregate output device for you. ![]() You don’t have to use your real name to use Reddit, but don’t impersonate an individual or an entity in a misleading or deceptive manner.Įnsure people have predictable experiences on Reddit by properly labeling content and communities, particularly content that is graphic, sexually-explicit, or offensive. What are the best Touch Bar Timer alternatives. Never post or threaten to post intimate or sexually-explicit media of someone without their consent.ĭo not post or encourage the posting of sexual or suggestive content involving minors. But who (aside from music professionals) uses an audio visualizer. Sure, an audio visualizer might be distracting if you are trying to get work done. In addition, excessive or gratuitous animation can distract people from their work. Color Manager Use the color manager to easily create, delete, import, and share custom color gradients. The Touch Bar is an extension of the keyboard, and people don’t expect animation in their keyboard. Color Selection Use the menu bar to choose the color of the audio visualizer or to quit the app. Instigating harassment, for example by revealing someone’s personal or confidential information, is not allowed. AVTouchBar is a fully customizable, versatile Touch Bar audio visualization utility. Post authentic content into communities where you have a personal interest, and do not cheat or engage in content manipulation (including spamming, vote manipulation, ban evasion, or subscriber fraud) or otherwise interfere with or disrupt Reddit communities. Communities and users that incite violence or that promote hate based on identity or vulnerability will be banned.Ībide by community rules. ![]() Everyone has a right to use Reddit free of harassment, bullying, and threats of violence. Search for an alternative or if you dont see the product, you. It includes features such as custom gradients, touch bar gestures to change colors, enter full screen mode, and adjust the volume. AVTouchBar will automatically create an aggregate device when needed. Reddit is a place for creating community and belonging, not for attacking marginalized or vulnerable groups of people. If Apple really is removing the TouchBar for the next generation MacBook Pro, what would you like instead votes. AVTouchBar is an audio visualizer for the touch bar. ![]() ![]() ![]() Use vegetable broth and skip the cream, and voila! You have a dairy-free, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free dinner.Ĭheck out our dozens and dozens of other slow-cooker dinner ideas for more weeknight inspiration. ![]() Just make sure to cool it quickly before stashing it away. Place squash on the pan, cut-side up (skin-side down). You can also freeze the soup in an airtight container for up to 3 months. ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP: Preheat the oven to 400☏ (200☌). (With pasta there's always the risk of getting it soggy.) We like making this on Sunday and packing it up in mason jars to enjoy for lunch throughout the week. Ingredients 1 large butternut squash (about 3 pounds), halved vertically and seeds removed 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for drizzling cup chopped. Soup is one of the best things to make in advanced. We like to control the sodium content ourselves and always opt for low-sodium cartons. The most common chicken broth has a scary amount of salt. But if you have some extra time, sautéing the onion, carrots, garlic, and herbs will take this soup the next level. The best part of a slow cooker is throwing everything in and *not* cooking anything. Peeling your own-one of the worst kitchen tasks EVER-will not make your soup taste better. Butternut Squash Soup 3 tablespoons salted butter 1 medium white or yellow onion peeled and diced 1 medium butternut squash peeled, seeded and cubed 4. If you see peeled, cubed butternut squash in the grocery store, BUY IT. Make it the morning, and dinner is practically ready for you when you get home. This is the perfect "set it and forget it" slow-cooker recipe for a busy fall weeknight. ![]() ![]() ![]() Arthur Conan Doyle has gained quite the reputation as the guy who wrote mysteries and got sick of them while no one cared about his historical novels, so this conversation is actually pretty funny. Ciel then says that Arthur should just make a name writing mysteries and that after that the history novels will sell based on his name alone. In chapter 39 of Kuro, Arthur admits to Ciel that he would rather write historical novels instead of detective fiction, but his editors told him historical novels wouldn’t sell.This might seem pretty obvious and yeah it kind of is, but there are a lot of fun little details that relate to Sherlock Holmes and Arthur Conan Doyle. Sherlock Holmes (The Phantomhive Mansion Murder Arc) Peter and Wendy from Kuro are also trapeze performers, which is the closest thing in a circus to flying. Peter and Wendy from Kuro have a medical condition where their bodies literally “never grow up,” which is something that happens in Peter Pan, but in that story it’s a result of magic instead of biology. Peter and Wendy was originally a play/novel from the early 1900s and (as you’ve probably guessed) was the source material for the 1953 Disney film, Peter Pan. Peter and Wendy (Peter and Wendy from the Circus arc) ![]() These include, but are not limited to, John Webster, John Donne, Emily Bronte, Oscar Wilde, John Keats, William Wordsworth, and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. I’m guessing Yana named Sebastian after this guy.Īll of Snake’s snakes are named after famous canonical writers. ![]() It included a classification/hierarchy of demons that is sometimes referenced in esoteric literature. In the 1600s, a French inquisitor named Sebastien Michaelis co-wrote The Admirable History of Possession and Conversion of a Penitent Woman. The Admirable History of Possession (Sebastian Michaelis) There are a crap ton of references to literature in Kuroshitsuji, and after re-reading all of Kuro I was really motivated to make a giant list of the literary references. ![]() ![]() ![]() There are more than just monsters to look out for in Part II… However, as Cillian Murphy’s character warned, the rule of law has collapsed meaning not everyone they meet will want to help. ![]() The concept played well with horror buffs and it seems this sequel will see Evelyn and the children travel across the country in search of safety. Credit: Paramount A Quiet Place 2 plot: what’s going to happen in Part II?īased on the trailer, it looks like A Quiet Place: Part II will follow the tried-and-tested format of its predecessor. ![]() The remaining Abbotts (RIP Lee) have all returned for the sequel.Ĭillian Murphy in ‘A Quiet Place: Part II’. Still, Hounsou is a good name to have attached to your project. That clip could have been in a flashback too, so it’s unclear what his role will turn out to be. However, the only glimpse we get is of the journeyman actor closing a cupboard door on two potential prisoners. The grubby survivor helps Evelyn and her kids escape the aliens in the trailer, before teasing a dangerous world beyond the confines of whatever cowshed (who knows) they seem to be hiding in.Įlsewhere, Djimon Hounsou ( Captain Marvel, Blood Diamond) appears as a pal of Cillian Murphy’s. Hollywood has never done that before, has it? Sarcasm aside, Krasinski’s sequel has added a few new faces this time around – and you might recognise some of them.īaby-faced meme fan Cillian Murphy ( Peaky Blinders, The Dark Knight) has come on board and he appears to be playing a good guy. Obviously, you can’t just make a carbon copy of the successful original and hope fans still turn out to watch. The second one, a particularly immense and dramatic trailer reel, sees Emily Blunt’s Evelyn try to get her family to safety without giving up the fight.Ī Quiet Place 2 cast: who has joined the Abbotts in this post-apocalyptic hellscape? The first lays out crucial narrative information, reminding audiences of where we’re heading next. Two more featurettes have been released as the film’s opening approaches. And it stars John Krasinski in a flashback sequence! Sniff.Ī behind-the-scenes clip has also been released ahead of the film’s big release, titled “Questions Answered”. Luckily, they’re saved/kidnapped by some fellow survivors, who Evelyn (Blunt) tries to convince to help her look for others who may have escaped the monsters.Ī shorter second trailer - which has been made to be shown during one of the many ad breaks during the Super Bowl on February 2 - dropped online on January 31. Later, the remaining Abbotts accidentally set off a trip wire alarm and alert the Demogorgon-like aliens to their presence. That means dead dad, house on fire and very bleak hopes for the future. Opening on a flashback to a happier, pre-beasties time, the trailer then flips forward to just after the original ended. Here’s everything we know about A Quiet Place: Part II. That kind of performance from a small budget gets the big studio execs talking, so it’s no surprise to hear a sequel is on the way. AQP racked up £260m at the global box office and beat out massive blockbusters like Ocean’s 8 and Pacific Rim: Uprising. Played by Krasinski, Emily Blunt and two up-and-coming child stars in Noah Jupe and Millicent Simmonds, the Abbott family proved a hit with cinemagoers.
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