[Roboman]

Teaching children to pass state achievement tests precludes learning.

 

I entirely agree.  I'm not happy about education (UK style, I cannot comment on the USA) at either the school or university level.  I was a uni inspector (on a consultancy basis, not full time) and the accreditation schemes now in place have a lot to answer for.  But we are in danger of turning this into an education rant so, given that I think we are on the same page, I think I'll quit this topic.  I trust you are having a good day ..... and not sweeping the yard yet again

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[Waylander]

So went to pickup the bike today 

 

frame and engine numbers did not match the chassis online check, the guy was Avery strange fella did not trust him, so walked away 

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[Roboman]

So went to pickup the bike today 

 

frame and engine numbers did not match the chassis online check, the guy was Avery strange fella did not trust him, so walked away

Shame, I guess it was an assemblage of stolen bikes. You'll find something else...

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[Waylander]

Yup in no rush,

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[Rap]

Actually I’m trying again to plant grass. Using burlap and lots of water. It’s amazing how exciting I’ve become. Trackless days replaced by yard work and fix It up projects. Geez I’m going back to work. Actually went into the office on Friday and man was it weird. Like another universe.

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[Waylander]

Oh yes, I want to go back to work for a rest as well 

 

painting

papering

carpets and furniture, 

 

now 12 square metres of decking, that’s a lot of post holes to dig

 

i wanna go back to sitting on my ass being a keyboard warrior 

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[Roboman]

Yes I guess everyone is running out of DIY jobs by now. I'm not sure there will be much left for the small time painter and decoator. I've ordered the little bits for my 968 but they take an age to arrive. I ordered a vintage sax mouthpiece in April, it spent a month in Chicago! However mustn't moan... The bars in France are open again!!!

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[Waylander]

the youth are bored, riots, statue torturing and general aggravation, not bad for essential travel only 

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[Rap]

One week we must practice social distancing and strict adherence to lockdown rules or be arrested and cited and the next week we must protest check to jowl or be branded. It’s all so confusing. Who should we believe? I’m suspecting no one.

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[Roboman]

Thought you might like this post....


"Has anybody else's gardening skill improved during lockdown? I planted myself on the sofa at the beginning of it all and have been growing larger ever since!"


So true, I keep saying I MUST exercise, but at the same time we are trying to catch up with all the parties/socialising we've been missing

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[ds968]

   

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[Roboman]

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[Rap]

I would be careful with your color based comments. Surely that is wrong. If not today then yesterday or tomorrow.

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[ds968]

I see orange as a prominent color in that photo, so it could be a Trump statue ?  

 But returning to the “ surviving Covid-19 “ main topic .. I received this from a friend of mine who works in the health care industry,  and she added the comment :  “ now here’s something men can finally understand “ .  


   

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[Roboman]

I would be careful with your color based comments. Surely that is wrong. If not today then yesterday or tomorrow.

Very good point rap, and I've seen some nasty looking tanning treatments that have turned out embarrassingly orange. So what to do? If one tries to include all the colors so that there is no bias, where do we end up?

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[ds968]

If one tries to include all the colors so that there is no bias, where do we end up?

You end up with an LGBTQ rainbow flag, of course ...  

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[Waylander]

I see its all kicking off again, Beijing airport closes

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[Chris Vais]

The numbers of cases are on the rise in some states here. People don't seem to understand that even as states open back up they still need to practice social distancing and wear a mask.

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[Roboman]

Yep this thing is far from going away. The whole of Europe is now reconnected.....

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[Rap]

There is a lot of disparate and conflicting info coming out everyday. The only constant is wearing a mask, maintaining social distance and not being In a crowded indoor setting. Aerosol transmission is positively frightening. Akin to smelling cigarette smoke but not being able to see the smoker. Now is not the time to get sloppy and lazy. After several months of practicing this routine we now do one would think we’d have it down. Guess it depends on your situation, age and comorbidity. 

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