-Solo traveler w bear spray end of May ish
-4 days -Bozeman / Yellowstone / Livingston area -Not interested in breweries / night life - I’d rather be asleep by 10 and wake for sunrise -Want relatively quiet and peaceful but also not desolate, as I want to be safe -interested in recommendations on breathtaking drives, places I can sit and relax and paint for a while while still being safe - would love recommendations for great spots to watch sunset and see wildlife (from my car 🤣) -love hot springs - what ones are your favorite? -would like a few recommendations on places to stay too! Little towns or whatever - short walks I can take that are more populated to get out of the car and moving but not hiking alone?
I have been to Yellowstone before a few years ago so not my first time to the park and the suggestions don’t have to all be IN Yellowstone.
Don’t want to hike alone, and won’t. Know to have bear spray. Have traveled no to MT but it was a few years ago.
Thanks so much!

Apple TV+ is one of the strangest streamers out there, with almost no licensed TV or film content and a small number of originals. That makes the best movies on Apple TV+ easy to find. There simply aren’t that many! Apple is clearly taking a “quality over quantity” approach, with its money spread across genres and targeted at making its subscribers (many roped in with a deal that came with one of the company’s tech products) treat it like a real contender. It also helps that it’s only $4.99 a month, or free for a year if you’ve just purchased a new (and eligible) device.
With films from up-and-comers like Minhal Baig, arthouse favorites like Sofia Coppola and Werner Herzog, some A-list music docs, one of the best animated movies of the 2020s and Martin Scorsese’s latest, Apple TV+ is actually making the case that it belongs in the conversation alongside the more established services. As long as it keeps adding good movies to its roster, that is. It recently snagged a few critical darlings like Killers of the Flower Moon and Wolfwalkers.

10. The Pigeon Tunnel

For a documentary about one of the most celebrated writers of spy fiction, The Pigeon Tunnel can seem—at first glance—deceptively placid. Clocking in at just over 90 minutes, the film features an extended conversation between David Cornwell, AKA John le Carre, and Oscar-winning docmaker Errol Morris. It’s just that. Two people talking, with Morris off-screen, their parrying question-and-answers broken up with archival images and re-enactments of Cornwell’s past, as well as snippets from the classic movies or TV adaptations based on his spy universe: The Spy Who Came in from the Cold, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and A Perfect Spy.

9. Hala

Writedirector Minhal Baig’s Hala is an intimate coming-of-age drama held up by its personal writerly touches and a star-making turn from Geraldine Viswanathan as the title character. Hala’s struggling with the same kinds of things we normally see high school characters struggle with: What to do after graduation, how to manage a relationship with her parents that’s not quite adult and not quite childish, and (of course) boys. Viswanathan’s understated quiet and the warmth in which the situations are shot (almost always centered on her face)—be they at a family dinner or a walk in a Chicago park or a reading of a high school English assignment—make the dramatic ricochet of Hala’s minor rebellion rattle us all the harder.

8. Boys State

The tendency to read too much into Boys State as a representative of American politics—contemporary, functional, broken and otherwise—doesn’t quite line up with the event itself, in which every year the American Legion sponsors a sort of mock government sleepaway camp in Texas for high school boys (girls get a similar program of their own), where attendees join parties, run for office, craft platforms, run campaigns, hold debates, then ultimately exercise their right to vote.

7. On the Rocks

Sofia Coppola’s new movie On the Rocks starts out as a story of possessive fatherhood, with Felix (Bill Murray) narrating to his teenage daughter, Laura: “And remember, don’t give your heart to any boys. You are mine until you get married. Then you’re still mine.” The girl laughs off the declaration as a jape, which turns out to be a catastrophic tactical mistake. In her womanhood, Laura (Rashida Jones), does indeed get married to a man, Dean (Marlon Wayans), and they have two beautiful daughters of their own, eldest Maya (Liyanna Muscat) and youngest Theo (Alexandra Mary Reimer).

6. Bruce Springsteen’s Letter to You

The black-and-white behind-the-scenes documentary accompaniment to Bruce Springsteen’s album of the same name, Bruce Springsteen’s Letter to You is a beautiful and companionable tour through the music and its making from an American master. Director Thom Zimny buys into the album’s concept, which focuses on just how long Springsteen’s been at this thing. Poignant juxtaposition with archival footage and pictures emphasizes just how long the E Streeters have been at this—and reminds us of who and what was lost along the way.
Also Read: The Last Duel

5. Fireball: Visitors from Darker Worlds

Werner Herzog will show you multiple clips from Mimi Leader’s Deep Impact for no other reason than because he likes them, he finds them well-done and evocative—he says as much in that even-keeled, oddly accented voice over—then soon after chastise “film school doctrine” when complimenting a field video shot by a South Korean meteor specialist in Antarctica. Like Nomad: In the Footsteps of Bruce Chatwin, his documentary from earlier in the year, Fireball (co-directed with Clive Oppenheimer, with whom he made 2016’s Into the Inferno) is less about what it’s about (meteorites, shooting stars, cosmic debris—and the people who love them) than it is about Werner Herzog’s life, which is his filmography, which is a heavily manipulated search for ultimate truth.

4. CODA

Sometimes a movie so successfully plunges you into its world that it completely engulfs you in a lived-in experience. From the gorgeous, scenic opening moments of CODA, you can almost smell the Atlantic salt air and pungent scent of the daily catch. The movie transports you to Gloucester, Massachusetts and lovingly drops you into the life of one family. Seventeen-year-old Ruby Rossi (Emilia Jones) is what the title of the movie refers to—a child of deaf adults.

3. A Charlie Brown Christmas

We could get into plenty of arguments over which Charlie Brown animated special is best, but A Charlie Brown Christmas is my favorite pull of the bunch. Charlie Brown’s confrontation with the Christmas season’s commercialism (back in 1965 no less) and a sad little fir tree make this a cartoon classic, as the ultimate funny-pages shlimazel suffers endless social indignities (no Christmas cards) and the holiday blues.

2. Wolfwalkers

Wolfwalkers is filmmaker and animator Tomm Moore’s latest project out of Cartoon Saloon, the animation studio he co-founded in 1999 with Paul Young, and the capper to his loosely bound Irish folklore trilogy (begun with 2009’s The Secret of Kells and continued with 2014’s Song of the Sea). At first blush, the film appears burdened with too much in mind—chiefly thoughts on everything from English colonialism to earnest portraiture of Irish myths, the keystones of Moore’s storytelling for the last decade.

1. Killers of the Flower Moon

Martin Scorsese has made a career telling stories that tackle issues of justice, retribution and betrayal. From his overt and poetic crime films, through to his dark comedies, religious parables and character pieces, he has long been drawn to stories where the ambiguities of life collide with the complexities of survival, and where day-to-day choices result in consequences sometimes obvious, and sometimes far more subtle and insidious.

The Wheel of Time turns ever onwards, even if it doesn't know what may be coming next. One thing is for sure though, that we have our results of the next Shard!
After a good round of voting from everyone, the final results for upcoming Shard are as follows;
Tech Period: Turn of the Century (1880-1930 AD)
Magic Power and Scope: High Power, Common Scope
Quirks & World Setting: Natural Wonders and Spirit Wilds Quirk, Shattered Lands and Planetary Rings World Settings
To my knowledge, there hasn't been a Shard that was set distinctly in this time period, and the last time there was one with a similar technological period was well before my time. There will be a lot of firsts in the coming Shard, like the invention of powered heaver-than-air flight, and the same is true in terms of the voting itself.
We tried out a lot of new formats and definitions, making this a Shard of first. I would be really keen to hear your thoughts and opinions on how the voting went, from it's length, to the options available. Community feedback is always critical for any community, especially one so player driven as this one.
The Mods will be hard at work crafting the next Shard, principally the map, as well as the other important details. Like the technology present, Natural Wonders present, and so on. We will give updates as required, but we hope to get the Shard up and running in a feasible timeframe! Hopefully within the next 1-3 months (these times are not final not definitive).
In the meantime, please be patient as we prepare the next Shard. We have a few new faces here, so if you haven't joined the Discord already, or are thinking of joining, now is the perfect time to do so! Discuss ideas between each other for the next Shard, and spread the word where you can!
I will let you all know of any coming developments in the coming weeks, but as it stands, I hope you all have a wonderful day/afternoon/evening, and I hope to see you all for the opening post of our 12th Shard. Have a good one folks :)

I play SP on Switch and I’m working on an Uber Smiter build for my Hammerdin and wanted to get your thoughts on my current gear and setup. I’m currently level 90 and basically use this toon for farming and I think my next goal should be taking on Ubers. I’ve farmed 3 sets of keys and essence so I can open the portal and respec my character as an Uber Smiter.
Here’s what I have so far:

• Goblin Toe • Verdungo • String of Ears • Dracul’s Grasp • Raven Frost • Highlord’s Wrath • Smoke • Treachery 

From my research here and other videos on YouTube, I still need this

• Thundergod’s Vigor • Guillaume’s Face • Herald of Zakarum 

I’ve already crafted the Black runeword and picked up a Life Tap wand. I also realized that I need télé so I can use my télé wand for that as well. Do you think this setup will hold up for my first Uber run? I’m asking because those keys aren’t easy to farm 😓
Any suggestions for improvements or items I should definitely try to find first?
Thanks!

Just an abstract observation I've had around Sonos for some time, being an owner of both Sonos gear since 2011 and getting an Electric Objects(EO) digital frame in 2018.
EO went under pretty quickly and my take was they were a niche product, steered more toward an 'Apple-type', and hoped to make it on subscriptions to digital art, but people only want to fart-sniff over the nothingness of modern art in public, not alone. I just wanted the frame to run my dog and kid video shorts, ascii dancing girl gifs, and a van Gogh or Monet now and then.
The gist is, they had a small target that saturated and the plans they had to grow, or even just stay alive, crashed. Though the scale and lifespan are different, this is where I see Sonos today.
It first struck me when I heard they were going to make gear obsolete. Some of the gear I had. They turned around quickly on this, but I looked past the bombast of the moment and saw a decision of desperation. You don't risk that tarnish unless the numbers say you have to, and you're banking on (hoping for) 'Apple-love' of your product for the faithful to roll over.
So here we are. A saturated, niche market. Not niche because of wireless speakers but because of the cost. Cost is the barrier, and it's significant.
With the headphones, here's a new product launch where they've apparently included the baby with the bathwater. The big picture of this roll-out only makes sense to me from a perspective of desperation. My guess is the newer speaker lines haven't caused much movement, and the headphones are the best of their bad ideas. Anyone excited over more headphones?
Lastly, this app update almost appears to be an outsourced product. Either way, the talent pool does not look deep. If it was, they would have had a much more agile response to this fiasco, such as a rollback that was likely expected by most.
This was their best plan, and they're sticking to it because they have no choice. This is a Hail Mary. What's next?

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Just an abstract observation I've had around Sonos for some time, being an owner of both Sonos gear since 2011 and getting an Electric Objects(EO) digital frame in 2018.
EO went under pretty quickly and my take was they were a niche product, steered more toward an 'Apple-type', and hoped to make it on subscriptions to digital art, but people only want to fart-sniff over the nothingness of modern art in public, not alone. I just wanted the frame to run my dog and kid video shorts, ascii dancing girl gifs, and a van Gogh or Monet now and then.
The gist is, they had a small target that saturated and the plans they had to grow, or even just stay alive, crashed. Though the scale and lifespan are different, this is where I see Sonos today.
It first struck me when I heard they were going to make gear obsolete. Some of the gear I had. They turned around quickly on this, but I looked past the bombast of the moment and saw a decision of desperation. You don't risk that tarnish unless the numbers say you have to, and you're banking on (hoping for) 'Apple-love' of your product for the faithful to roll over.
So here we are. A saturated, niche market. Not niche because of wireless speakers but because of the cost. Cost is the barrier, and it's significant.
With the headphones, here's a new product launch where they've apparently included the baby with the bathwater. The big picture of this roll-out only makes sense to me from a perspective of desperation. My guess is the newer speaker lines haven't caused much movement, and the headphones are the best of their bad ideas. Anyone excited over more headphones?
Lastly, this app update almost appears to be an outsourced product. Either way, the talent pool does not look deep. If it was, they would have had a much more agile response to this fiasco, such as a rollback that was likely expected by most.
This was their best plan, and they're sticking to it because they have no choice. This is a Hail Mary.

Hey so this is a big rant but I need to get this off my chest and don't really have anyone in real life to talk about this stuff to.
I've had a string of bad luck recently in terms of an abusive relationship and moving homes, getting a restraining order against them, and being dropped by a close friend group unexpectedly a few months ago.
I've also become a total shut-in, I can't help but feel like everyone hates me or something like that even when I have no reason to believe that.. Maybe this is related to the friend group stuff and some unprocessed trauma I don't know but now I'm in this place where I really want friends and to have a solid friend group again but I'm losing the motivation to try as whenever I go out to events I'll have conversations with mutual friends and they always say something like "we gotta do something soon!" but the plans always fall through. I'm so over putting in effort and feeling like its one-sided or getting played, both platonic and romantic relationships.
I have people mention to me that I must be so busy all the time and that I must have lots of friends. I tell them I don't really have friends or that I feel like everyone hates me people are always really confused to hear it and say that it's actually the opposite, but I just can't shake that paranoia that people just put up with me to be polite or something. I've only felt this social anxiety this bad in this last year.
I am tired all the time, although I sleep a lot. I used to wake up early and sleep 7-8 hours, exercise, hang out with people, work 5 days a week, study well, and now I go to bed at 4am (I can't fall asleep well anymore) and then I wake up at midday, feel bad about myself for that, don't exercise anymore because I'm still tired, never hang out with anyone, and quit one of my jobs because my mental health got so bad at one point I couldn't work as well as I used to. So now I only work 1-2 shifts a week, which weirdly feels like the biggest effort. I have become so exhausted and lack any motivation to do anything nowadays.
This is all stressing me out because I'm finding it hard to focus with my studies which isn't the best timing because I've got exams in a month and I must do well this semester.
I just feel like a failure because I'm 22, am only just in my first year of a bachelor degree (I switched degrees recently so I have to restart my whole degree again), don't really have friends, not really on good terms or close with my family and haven't become good or skilled at anything because I'm so disorganised and tired all the time, I've got an ex who keeps harassing me and although I'm really trying to stay positive about it all I'm really feeling a bit like life keeps trying to turn me into a villain or something.
Just curious what everyone else does for their depression, anxiety, trauma etc?
Been dealing with bouts of all the above lately and the things I usually do (art, music) aren't really fixing it like they used to.

“The past and the future, considered apart from the consequences of their content, are empty as a dream, and the present is only the indivisible and unenduring boundary between them.” ― Arthur Schopenhauer, The World As Will And Idea

In Chapter 3, it's revealed by the medical records disk that Isa's name is shorthand for "Isolde." I wasn't familiar with this name, but I felt it was distinctive enough that there had to be some meaning behind it, so I did some digging.
One use of the name "Isolde" that caught my attention was that it is the name of a facility at CERN- the ISOLDE or Isotope Separator On Line DEvice, used to produce and separate radioactive isotopes of elements for research purposes. Given the game's frequent use of motifs relating to nuclear science and the health risks of radiation, it felt too specific to be incidental. Still, there wasn't much meaning I could derive from it, but I thought it was interesting enough to be worth pointing out.
The most prominent instance of that name is from the story of Tristan and Isolde, a celtic legend and a romantic tragedy often described as a precursor to Romeo and Juliet. There are many versions of the story told across different times and cultures, but given the game's many references to Romantic Era art from the German speaking world such as Schubert's Serenade and Böcklin's Isle of the Dead, I'm inclined to think it's specifically referencing Richard Wagner's opera "Tristan and Isolde". I'll give a quick synopsis here and analyze the parallels that I think may reflect Isa's role in the story. (To avoid confusion, from now on I will only use 'Isolde' to refer to the character from Tristan and Isolde while 'Isa' will refer to the one from Signalis, unless otherwise stated.)
It begins with Isolde on a ship, being escorted by the knight Tristan, from Ireland to Cornwall to marry Tristan's uncle, King Mark of Cornwall. It is an arranged marriage she is not keen on going through. In a fit of rage, she curses the ship, hoping it sinks and takes all of them with it, particularly Tristan. After learning that Tristan killed her original fiancé, she issues him an ultimatum that she will not willingly leave with him until he drinks with her as an atonement. In truth, she is planning to poison the both of them, and he suspects as much, but in an attempt to prevent this, her attendant replaced the poison with a love potion.
Though she ends up marrying King Mark between the first and second act, Tristan and Isolde can't ignore their passionate love. They realize the only time they can safely pursue their relationship is at night, when the King and the court aren't watching. As their patience for the night grows thinner, they realize the only way to realize their love is through the eternal night: Death. But at the same time, they are caught together by the King and his attendant. Without even attempting to explain his betrayal, he asks Isolde to follow him into death and impales himself on a sword.
In the third act, Tristan partially recovers from the suicide attempt but remains delirious. At the sound of a shepard's pipe in the distance, he reflects on the death of his parents, believing the pipe to be death now calling to him. He laments drinking the potion and how it led him to live a life of madness desiring something that can never be. He dies in Isolde's arms and she follows him into death. As the King arrives to the scene, Tristan's servant kills the King's attendant in revenge and then himself. Amidst all the death, the king reveals he had learned about the love potion and had simply come to offer his blessing to Tristan and Isolde, and the story ends with them finally realizing their love in the afterlife.
In writing this adaptation of the classic story, Wagner was reportedly inspired by the work of Arthur Schopenhauer, particularly his work "Die Welt ais Wille und Vorstellung" or "The World as Will and Representation." In "The Tristan Chord: Wagner and Philosophy", author Bryan Magee identifies Wagner's use of day and night as respective metaphors for "phenomenon", the aspects of the world we can perceive and "noumenon", the fundamentally unknowable reality beneath it. Both concepts were first named by Immanuel Kant, but Schopenhauer further argued that the gap between them is the cause of misery and suffering for all sentient beings; our individual pursuits and efforts to move towards a more personally favorable 'phenomenon' cannot be reconciled with a fundamentally uncertain state of the world and its other inhabitants. That to fulfill one desire requires the quashing of ten others. Illustrating this, he writes:

"...he saw an immense field entirely covered with skeletons, and took it to be a battle-field. However, they were nothing but skeletons of large turtles five feet long, three feet broad, and of equal height. These turtles come this way from the sea in order to lay their eggs, and are then seized by wild dogs... with their united strength, these dogs lay them on their backs, tear open their lower armour, the small scales of the belly, and devour them alive. But then a tiger often pounces on the dogs. Now all this misery is repeated thousands and thousands of times, year in year out. For this, then, are these turtles born. For what offence must they suffer this agony? What is the point of this whole scene of horror? The only answer is that the will-to-live thus objectifies itself."

Returning to Signalis, this quote immediately calls to mind the first-person Shores of Oblivion scene, in which skulls are buried and littered across the sand, and a quote from one of the nearby scattered papers:

we should have never left
the primordial soup
only through death can i escape
the call of the one who rules
above all life

Tristan and Isolde, realizing that their personal passions were irreconcilable with the interests of the material world they were in, concluded the only answer was to leave it behind altogether, so they made a death pact. A "promise", if you will. So upon finding Tristan dead, Isolde takes her own life. Much like how our Isa, who upon losing hope of being able to find Erika in the living world, disintegrates.
Another related theme connecting these stories is the lamentation of fate. Just as Isolde prays for the ship carrying her to her destiny to sink with her on it, and as Tristan regrets drinking the potion that led him to a life of desire for something that could never be, two early game quotes from Isa show that she is seeking Erika not just with love and concern but with regret for how they left things:

"Erika, if you find this note, despite everything that's happened. I've come to look for you."
"Have you ever wondered if you're speaking to someone for the last time without knowing? I wish I could go back, so I could say something else."

The details of this regret are deliberately ambiguous. It sounds like they had a fight or falling out, but 'everything that's happened' implies a deeper conflict- a disagreement or choice that they couldn't reconcile. Something important enough that it took Isa away from her sister, yet also something she regrets so greatly that she would take it all back just so she can see her sister one more time.
As Schopenhauer said, "A man can do what he wants, but not want what he wants." The great tragedy at the center of Tristan and Isolde is that even if we have control of our actions, we are at the mercy of the desires we were given by fate. It's a theme that permeates not just Isa's story, but Signalis as a whole.
Elster never chose to love Ariane. Had she not, she might have found the strength to end her suffering before it was too late. So she ran away from the "day" of Ariane's suffering into the "night" of keeping her in cryosleep.
Ariane never chose to love art. Had she not, she could have had a simple and comfortable life fitting in with her peers. So she ran away from the "day" of the Eusan Nation's surveillance and social ridicule into the "night" of Penrose-512.
Falke lost any hope of finding happiness after becoming burdened with emotions and identity that she could do nothing to satiate, and quite literally went from the "day" of life into the "night" of dreaming.
And then there's Adler, all but crushed by helplessness as he tries in vain to hold back the death of reality, as Elster and Isa continue to bring about its apparent decay in pursuit of their own wills. The relationship between Adler and Isa is interesting and I think quite important, as he's the only character besides Elster who gets direct screen time with her. As the game bluntly mentions the first time Adler meets Isa,

NONE OF US ARE HERE BY CHOICE (And No One Will Miss Us)

It's from this and the Schopenhauerian interpretation of Tristan and Isolde that I think Adler represents phenomenon while Isa represents noumenon.
Adler wishes to preserve the light of day. To awaken from the dream and return to shared experience of a common, coherent reality. One where what you see is what you get. Where experiences can be trusted, and results are predictable.
Isa wishes to live in the night. The world of passion and of choice. Valuing the experience of familial love over all else, even the world or truth, she continues to live only in pursuit of another reality amidst the abyss of uncertainties, one where she made amends with her sister before it was too late, or never fell out with her at all. And when she finally accepts that she cannot find it or manifest it, much like her namesake, she concludes the "eternal night" is her last recourse.
There can be no perfect reconciliation between these two wills. It can never be day and night at the same time. And yet they do find themselves together- falling into the bottom of the mine. In the Nowhere, at the end of all things. At the sunset, the liminal space in between the night and day, between dreaming and waking. Because, one means nothing without the other.
To me that is the important take away from her story. That if we don't want to live in regret over the hand life dealt us- hating ourselves for being unable to fulfill the desires we were stuck with, before its too late, we must confront the question of which world we want to live in.
Is it truly better to have loved and lost then never loved at all? Is it truly better to have tried and failed than to never try? I don't want to believe the answer is no, but none of us can be certain for ourselves until we reason with ourselves honestly about why we struggle with the question in the first place- what the true value of each side of the coin is. Perhaps then we can accept what is beyond our control.
To quote Schopenhauer once more:

Every individual, every human apparition and its course of life, is only one more short dream of the endless spirit of nature, of the persistent will-to-live, is only one more fleeting form, playfully sketched by it on its infinite page, space and time; it is allowed to exist for a short while that is infinitesimal compared with these, and is then effaced, to make new room. Yet, and here is to be found the serious side of life, each of these fleeting forms, these empty fancies, must be paid for by the whole will-to-live in all its intensity with many deep sorrows, and finally with a bitter death, long feared and finally made manifest. It is for this reason that the sight of a corpse suddenly makes us serious.

From a hidden seed in the earth's embrace, springs a plant that dreams to kiss the sky's face.
Connecting to people is like sowing a seed, you wouldn't know how beautiful and high it can grow. Every plant begins with the same first step but the journey depends on the vibe it gets from the ground, efforts that it gets from its surroundings, consistent love of words it receives, and constant resolution of things hurting its growth.
I am looking for someone to sow the seeds of friendship that could rise high with our care. It doesn't matter how fast or quickly it grows into, having solid roots would help us to keep it stronger and forever. We maybe a plant that start slow or we grow fast but it should be reaching a journey to bloom with full potential and joy.
Come hold my hand and let's see what we can blossom into! It's unpredictable and fun, isn't it?
You only know if you sow, see you there!

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I am a first year teacher in TEFL working with a class of 6-7 year old first graders in a cram school. Although cram schools are known as a glorified daycare, this cram school is definitely a school with a huge focus on students learning and thinking critically.
I’m looking for advice on classroom management.
The problem: I have one student named R that is the main catalyst of the chaos. He does the opposite of what I ask. He makes any sort of noise he can whether it’s tapping, humming, talking, etc. When I tell him to be quiet, he will until I turn my head back to the board. I will tell him multiple times and he will just smile at me and then continue.
The next student is A. A wants to be a great student but somehow always ends up physically fighting with other students. Even the most quiet kid who has never caused any problems, V, ends up in a kicking match with him. A’s arch nemesis is R.
They’re kids. Of course they think it’s funny to say BBQ instead of the correct answer and of course they like to goof off. However, this is a place to learn. The constant noise leads to the other students not being able to focus and then making noise themselves.
I can usually isolate the problem so it’s just R being disruptive but today I couldn’t. The chaos spread until the whole class was just restless and unable to focus.
My question is: After the class has devolved into chaos, how do you salvage the class? Do you raise your voice? Do you try your best among the chaos?
Of course you can always say don’t let it get to this point but I am a new teacher learning.
What I do now:

1. I’ve added a point system so students get points when they are ready with their book open, answer questions, etc. Student at the end of the day gets a sticker.
   
2. I have assigned seating based on experience of seeing students behave.
   
3. I have a communication book (agenda) where students get graded points /500 and I leave comments on how they did. I pull these students aside one by one for privacy and plain to them what changes can lead to a 500.
   
4. We have the cues like “1-2-3 look at me”
   
5. I allow them to exert some extra energy by asking them to physically move and act out some of the things we’re learning. (Grinding bread, kneading dough, fluffy bread, flat bread)
   

I apologize for the long post
Thank you in advance from a fresh teacher

In moments of crisis, effective communication and coordination are paramount. Whether it's a natural disaster, a medical emergency, or a security threat, the ability to respond swiftly and efficiently can mean the difference between life and death. In these critical situations, Emergency Operation Centers (EOCs) serve as nerve centers where information is gathered, decisions are made, and resources are deployed. And at the heart of these centers lies a crucial tool: the Pyrotech Emergency Operation Center Console.
Pyrotech, a leading provider of emergency management solutions, has been at the forefront of revolutionizing EOC technology. Their state-of-the-art consoles integrate cutting-edge features and functionalities designed to streamline operations and enhance situational awareness. Let's delve into how Pyrotech's EOC consoles are reshaping emergency response efforts.

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With unanimous approval from the Zoning Board of Appeals, Ja’Duke Inc. is one step closer to opening its second performance art, driver’s education and preschool center at the former Greenfield Community College building at 270 Main St.
Ja’Duke owners Kimberly Williams and Nicholas Waynelovich came before the ZBA last week with a detailed plan to transform the 25,000-square-foot building into a facility equipped with a driver’s education classroom on the basement floor, classroom space to hold 35 infants and 45 toddlers on the first floor, and five preschool classrooms and three performance arts educational rooms on the third floor. Williams said she expects the facility will hold between 120 to 150 students per day.
“With a wait list of 120, you can’t just sit on your hands, you’ve got to do something,” Williams said.
Williams confirmed Monday that she plans on closing on the new property for about $655,000 by the end of June, with the goal of opening in 2025. Although Viva Tubes founder Dave Mell purchased the building for $700,000 in January 2023, Williams said it has remained unused since 2020.
Ja’Duke first opened in 2004 in the basement of the Colle Opera House before moving to its current space at 110 Industrial Blvd. in Turners Falls a few years later. It has grown to include driver’s education through the Ja’Duke Driving School, 75 weekly performance art classes under Ja’Duke Center for the Performing Arts, and 14 early education and child care classrooms through Ja’Duke Preschool.
Williams said Ja’Duke’s Turners Falls location will remain open for business as the company expands to Greenfield.
“[Child care and early education] is a much-needed thing in every community right now — I think it’s a no-brainer,” Williams told the ZBA Thursday. “This is mainly an expansion of learning into a more populated area.”
Williams said Ja’Duke expects to pay roughly $1.2 million to make numerous renovations to the Greenfield building, such as roof repairs or replacement, installation of new sprinklers, and upgrades to the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system.
Because the building is in a commercially zoned area, Ja’Duke needed to obtain a special permit from the ZBA to operate a private school.
Before the ZBA’s unanimous vote of approval, member Debra Gilkes noted that the board should consider the new business’ potential impact on traffic in downtown Greenfield, considering the school’s 120-150-student capacity and other large-scale projects being planned in the area, such as the redevelopment of the former Wilson’s Department Store. In response, Williams said student drop-offs and pick-ups at Ja’Duke’s current location typically take place quickly and efficiently, mitigating negative traffic impacts. She said the vehicles come and go “like a stream.”
“[The building] used to be a bank, so it was the same story. ... I don’t think it’s going to increase traffic any more than that,” ZBA Chair David Singer said. “Maybe we’ll be busy downtown, but it’s a thriving community and I assume it can tolerate this.”
When a resident asked how the presence of nearby cannabis dispensaries might impact the driver’s ed and pre-school facets of Ja’Duke’s business, Williams responded that there are not cannabis dispensaries within 250 feet of 270 Main St., and that even if there were, the school would embrace the opportunity to educate drivers ed students on marijuana and the dangers of driving while under the influence.
Following the planned renovations, the company hopes to launch Greenfield-based programming in early 2025.

In the ancient city of Varanasi, where tradition intertwines with modernity, a new skyline emerges, adorned with architectural masterpieces that reflect the city's rich heritage and vibrant spirit. At the forefront of this transformation is Anup Architect & Associates, hailed as the best architect in Varanasi, whose visionary designs have left an indelible mark on the cityscape.
A Legacy of Excellence
Established with a commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability, Anup Architect & Associates has earned a reputation as a pioneer in the field of architecture. Led by visionary architect Anup Sharma, the firm brings together a team of talented professionals who share a passion for design excellence and a deep understanding of the local context.
Pushing Boundaries, Inspiring Change
At Anup Architect & Associates, every project is an opportunity to push the boundaries of conventional design and inspire positive change in the built environment. From residential complexes to commercial developments, educational institutions to cultural centers, the firm's portfolio showcases a diverse range of projects that reflect its unwavering commitment to creativity and innovation.
Visionary Designs That Transcend
What sets Anup Architect & Associates apart is its ability to create designs that not only meet the functional requirements of a project but also evoke a sense of awe and wonder. Each structure is meticulously crafted to harmonise with its surroundings, seamlessly blending form and function to create spaces that are both timeless and inspiring.
Sustainable Solutions for a Better Tomorrow
In an era of increasing environmental consciousness, sustainability lies at the heart of Anup Architect & Associates' design philosophy. The firm is dedicated to incorporating eco-friendly practices and materials into its projects, minimising environmental impact and promoting a greener, more sustainable future for Varanasi and beyond.
Client-Centric Approach
What truly sets Anup Architect & Associates apart is its client-centric approach to design. The firm believes in fostering collaborative partnerships with clients, listening to their needs and aspirations, and translating them into innovative design solutions that exceed expectations. Whether it's a luxurious residence or a state-of-the-art commercial complex, every project is tailored to reflect the unique vision and personality of its client.
Recognition of Excellence
The stellar reputation of Anup Architect & Associates as the best architect in Varanasi is underscored by its numerous accolades and awards. From prestigious design competitions to industry recognition, the firm's work has been consistently lauded for its innovation, creativity, and contribution to the field of architecture.
Transforming Varanasi, One Design at a Time
As Varanasi continues to evolve and grow, the role of architecture in shaping its future becomes increasingly significant. Anup Architect & Associates remains at the forefront of this transformation, spearheading projects that not only enhance the city's aesthetic appeal but also contribute to its social and cultural fabric.
Looking Ahead
With a legacy of excellence and a vision for the future, Anup Architect & Associates is poised to continue its journey of architectural innovation and leadership in Varanasi and beyond. As the city undergoes rapid urbanization and development, the firm remains committed to creating spaces that inspire, enrich, and endure for generations to come.
Conclusion
In a city steeped in history and tradition, Anup Architect & Associates stands as a beacon of architectural innovation and excellence. Through its visionary designs and client-centric approach, the firm has redefined the urban landscape of Varanasi, leaving an indelible mark on its skyline and inspiring generations to come. As the best architect in Varanasi, Anup Architect & Associates continues to push the boundaries of design, transforming dreams into reality and shaping the future of the city one project at a time.

Introduction
Perfume production is a blend of artistry and chemistry that results in captivating scents we cherish. In this guide, we'll delve into the fascinating world of perfume manufacturing, exploring the journey from raw materials to the final bottled fragrance.

• The Science Behind Perfume Making

Understanding the chemical composition of perfumes is essential. It involves blending aromatic compounds, solvents, and fixatives to create unique and long-lasting scents. The intricate chemistry ensures that each perfume has its distinct notes and longevity.

• Aromatic Compounds

Aromatic compounds are the heart of any perfume. They contribute to the fragrance's character, with categories like floral, citrus, woody, and oriental notes. These compounds are derived from natural sources like flowers, fruits, and spices, or synthetically created to mimic natural scents.

• Solvents and Fixatives

Solvents are essential for dissolving aromatic compounds, ensuring they can be evenly dispersed. Fixatives help in stabilizing the fragrance, enhancing its longevity on the skin. Common solvents include ethanol and water, while fixatives like musk and ambergris add depth and staying power to perfumes.

• The Perfume Manufacturing Process

Creating a perfume involves a meticulous process that balances creativity and precision. Let's explore the steps involved in bringing a fragrance to life.
Step 1: Gathering Ingredients
The first step in perfume making is gathering high-quality ingredients. This includes aromatic compounds, solvents, fixatives, and any additional elements like colorants or preservatives.
Step 2: Blending
Blending is where the magic happens. Perfumers carefully combine different aromatic compounds, adjusting ratios to achieve the desired scent profile. This step requires expertise and a keen sense of olfactory artistry.
Step 3: Aging and Maturation
After blending, the perfume mixture is left to age and mature. This allows the various components to harmonize, resulting in a more balanced and refined fragrance.
Step 4: Filtration and Clarification
Once matured, the perfume undergoes filtration to remove any impurities or sediment. Clarification ensures a clear and pristine final product, ready for bottling.

• Quality Control in Perfume Manufacturing

Maintaining quality standards is paramount in perfume production. Rigorous testing and evaluation ensure that each batch meets the brand's standards for scent, longevity, and overall customer satisfaction.
Sensory Evaluation
Trained perfumers conduct sensory evaluations, assessing the fragrance's aroma, projection, and longevity on different skin types.
Chemical Analysis
Advanced analytical techniques are employed to analyze the chemical composition of perfumes, ensuring consistency and quality across batches.
Regulatory Compliance
Perfume manufacturers adhere to strict regulatory guidelines regarding ingredient safety, labeling accuracy, and environmental sustainability.

Perfume FAQs

• Q: What are the primary ingredients in perfumes?

A: Perfumes typically contain aromatic compounds, solvents like ethanol, fixatives for longevity, and sometimes colorants or preservatives.

• Q: How long does it take to create a new perfume?

A: The creation process varies but can take anywhere from several months to years, depending on complexity and desired outcomes.

• Q: Can perfumes be made without synthetic ingredients?

A: Yes, natural perfumes use only ingredients derived from botanical or animal sources, omitting synthetic compounds.

• Q: What is the difference between Eau de Toilette and Eau de Parfum?

A: The main difference lies in concentration; Eau de Parfum has a higher concentration of aromatic compounds compared to Eau de Toilette, resulting in a longer-lasting scent.

• Q: Are perfumes tested on animals?

A: Ethical perfume brands refrain from animal testing, opting for cruelty-free and sustainable testing methods.

• Q: How should I store perfumes to maintain their quality?

A: Perfumes should be stored in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight and fluctuations in temperature, preserving their fragrance integrity.

Conclusion
Delving into the art and science of perfume making reveals a captivating world of creativity and precision. From aromatic compounds to quality control measures, each step contributes to crafting exquisite fragrances that captivate our senses.

Viral Tips Online: The Ultimate Guide to Going Viral in 2024

In the ever-evolving digital landscape, achieving viral status can feel like capturing lightning in a bottle. Yet, with the right strategies and understanding, you can significantly increase your chances of creating content that spreads like wildfire. This comprehensive guide will walk you through everything you need to know about making your content go viral in 2024.

What Makes Content Go Viral?

Creating viral content isn’t an exact science, but there are key elements that successful viral posts share.

Emotional Appeal

Emotionally charged content tends to resonate more with audiences. Whether it’s joy, surprise, or even anger, tapping into strong emotions can drive people to share your content.

Relatability

People love content they can relate to. Sharing personal stories or common experiences can make your content more engaging and shareable.

Shareability

Content that's easy to share has a higher chance of going viral. Ensure your content is easily shareable across various platforms and consider using share buttons to facilitate this.

Creating Viral Content

Now that we understand the core components of viral content, let’s dive into how to create it.

Identify Your Audience

Understanding who your audience is and what they care about is crucial.

Understanding Demographics

Know the age, gender, location, and interests of your target audience. This data helps tailor your content to their preferences.

Audience Behavior Analysis

Analyze when your audience is most active online and what type of content they engage with the most.

Crafting the Perfect Hook

The first impression is everything. Your hook should grab attention instantly.

Using Headlines to Grab Attention

Craft compelling headlines that spark curiosity. Use numbers, questions, and power words to make your headlines stand out.

Creating Engaging Thumbnails

For visual content, thumbnails are crucial. They should be clear, intriguing, and representative of your content.

Content Quality and Value

High-quality content is non-negotiable.

Informative Content

Provide valuable information that your audience can benefit from. This could be how-to guides, tips, or in-depth analyses.

Entertaining Content

Make your content entertaining to keep your audience engaged. Use humor, storytelling, or unique visuals.

Platforms for Viral Content

Different platforms offer unique advantages for viral content.

Social Media Platforms

Social media is a powerhouse for spreading viral content.

Facebook

With its massive user base, Facebook is ideal for reaching a wide audience. Use Facebook groups and pages to amplify your reach.

Instagram

Instagram’s visual nature makes it perfect for eye-catching content. Utilize stories, reels, and IGTV for maximum engagement.

Twitter

Twitter’s fast-paced environment is great for trending topics. Use hashtags and participate in trending conversations.

Video Sharing Platforms

Videos are incredibly engaging and have a high potential for virality.

YouTube

YouTube is the go-to platform for longer video content. Optimize your titles and descriptions for searchability.

TikTok

TikTok’s algorithm favors content that keeps users engaged. Short, creative videos can quickly gain traction.

Blogging and Articles

Written content can also go viral if done right.

Medium

Medium’s platform is great for reaching readers interested in in-depth articles. Leverage its built-in audience by tagging your posts effectively.

Personal Blogs

Building a personal blog allows for more control over your content. Promote your posts via social media and email newsletters.

Strategies for Maximizing Reach

Boosting your content’s reach is essential for virality.

Timing Your Posts

Post when your audience is most active. Use analytics tools to determine the best times.

Using Hashtags Effectively

Hashtags can significantly increase your content’s visibility. Use relevant and trending hashtags.

Engaging with Your Audience

Interaction boosts engagement rates and makes your audience feel valued.

Responding to Comments

Engage with commenters to foster a sense of community and increase visibility.

Creating Community

Build a loyal community around your content. Encourage discussions and user-generated content.

Tools and Resources for Creating Viral Content

Having the right tools can make content creation easier and more effective.

Content Creation Tools

These tools help you create stunning visuals and engaging content.

Canva

Canva is a versatile design tool that’s perfect for creating social media graphics, posters, and more.

Adobe Spark

Adobe Spark offers easy-to-use tools for creating professional-looking videos and graphics.

Analytics Tools

Tracking your performance is key to understanding what works.

Google Analytics

Google Analytics provides detailed insights into your website traffic and user behavior.

Social Media Insights

Most social platforms offer built-in analytics to help you track engagement and reach.

Case Studies of Viral Content

Learning from successful campaigns can provide valuable insights.

Successful Campaigns

Analyze campaigns that have gone viral to understand what made them successful. Look for patterns and strategies that you can replicate.

Lessons Learned

Identify the key takeaways from these campaigns. What worked? What didn’t? Use these lessons to refine your approach.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Avoiding common pitfalls can save you time and effort.

Ignoring Analytics

Analytics are crucial. Ignoring them can lead to missed opportunities and wasted resources.

Overlooking Quality

Never sacrifice quality for quantity. High-quality content is more likely to be shared.

Inconsistent Posting

Consistency is key. Inconsistent posting can lead to a disengaged audience.

Future Trends in Viral Content

Staying ahead of trends can give you a competitive edge.

Augmented Reality

AR is becoming more popular and offers unique ways to engage your audience.

Interactive Content

Interactive content, like quizzes and polls, can boost engagement and shares.

Personalization

Personalized content is more relevant to users and can increase engagement rates.

Conclusion

Creating viral content is both an art and a science. By understanding your audience, crafting compelling content, and utilizing the right platforms and tools, you can significantly increase your chances of going viral. Stay informed about trends and continuously refine your strategy to stay ahead of the curve.

FAQs

What type of content is most likely to go viral? Content that is emotional, relatable, and easily shareable tends to go viral. Videos, memes, and articles with a strong hook are often very successful.
How can I measure the success of my viral content? Use analytics tools to track metrics such as views, shares, likes, comments, and overall engagement. These will give you insights into your content's performance.
Are there any risks associated with creating viral content? Yes, there are risks. Viral content can sometimes attract negative