“Some 70 percent of US middle and high school students require differentiated instruction, which is instruction that targets their individual strengths and weaknesses.” –Reading Next, page 8. This quote, from a study completed in 2004 by Catherine Snow and Gina Biancarosa , both researchers at Harvard University, illustrates the need to address the diversity of…
Month: March 2023
Recent Reviews in Dublin
Located near the midpoint of the Irish coast, Dublin, the capital of Ireland, is the largest city in Ireland. Dublin means “Black Pond”. It was originally founded as a center for the Viking slave trade. Dublin is in the Dublin Region or County Dublin and has a population of over one million. Popular attractions include…
Hello from Ottawa: The Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography
My schedule in Ottawa last weekend was very tight, but there was one place I was not going to miss: the Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography. As a person with no formal background, but with a strong interest in visual arts and photography, I have wanted to visit this museum for a long time. And…
Kitchen Cabinet Color Trends: They Were, Are, and Will Be
As kitchens strengthen their position as the new heart of homes, the area’s building blocks become more visible and subject to the home improvement spotlight. A major player when it comes to giving an area the required appeal and efficiency, selecting the right set of kitchen cabinets has become one of the most crucial tasks…
Why is YouTube blocked? How to fix YouTube crashes
It is certainly frustrating when YouTube crashes while you are watching a video online, sometimes it even crashes your browser. As with many other computer related problems, many people often take a YouTube crash for granted. If your YouTube is slow or YouTube freezes, there are easy ways to solve this problem. Below are some…
Christmas Poems Review – The Oxen by Thomas Hardy
Hardy’s Christmas poem ‘The Oxen’ refers to an old Christmas folk legend Hardy knew as a child. The descendants of the oxen who had witnessed the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem were believed to still kneel to commemorate the birth of Jesus every Christmas Eve at midnight, just as his ancestors had done at that…
Money can’t buy fitness, you have to earn it
It’s long been said that money can’t buy everything and most will agree if they’re truly honest putting the nonsense aside. Money can’t buy you true love. Money cannot buy back your youth or bring back loved ones who have passed away. And besides, money can’t buy fitness no matter how much you spend out…
Hiring employees and avoiding legal trouble: 7 mistakes employers should avoid when hiring
ERROR NO. 1 Failing to ensure that the employee knows that he is employed at will. Be careful what you say orally or in writing when you make a job offer. Statements you make about the nature of the position or long-term opportunities with the company may be interpreted as a promise that the job…
Making sure you choose the right dog for you
Dogs come in all shapes and sizes and have a wide range of very different personalities and characteristics. There are literally hundreds of pedigreed dog breeds and an infinite number of mixed breed dogs. Hopefully, when you get a dog, you’re about to spend the next ten to fifteen years with your new pet. That…
3 Benefits of Metal Vs. Wood Handrails
If you are planning to renovate or build a new house, you will probably need some handrails. Most handrails come in either wood or metal, both of which have advantages and disadvantages. Let’s start by explaining why so many builders and homeowners choose wood handrails. Wood handrails are the least expensive and easiest to install….