I went on a date with a guy last Sunday (he stayed over after which eh, I wish I waited but oh well), but it went really well. He was very sweet, and it seems like it could be something more consistent. The next day, we texted a bit about enjoying the night etc and made plans to hang out again this weekend, we haven’t specified exactly what we’re going to do. His responses seemed a bit shorter than usual but i assume he’s tying to play it cool or whatev.
We haven’t hung out enough for me to fully read the vibe but we def enjoyed each others company and had decent convo.
i’ve refrained from hitting him up after he agrees to plans (just heart reacted) because I don’t want to come off as clingy and want to let it breathe a bit. Typically, I can tell when it’s just a one night hook up, but I’m not sure what the vibe is on this one. I’m a little more interested than just something super casual, so I want to base my next steps on that. also, we would text very frequently before we hung out so idk if this is typical or if i should be cautious. it’s been about 24 hrs now since i’ve reacted to his message bc i felt it was a good leave off point. however, im not sure if i should engage and reach out to him again, or should I wait and let him reach out to me eventually?
How much time have passed since Nozomi, Maya, and their friends graduated from Setouchi and Suruga? How many more classes have formed since then? How many East-West Wars have happened since they gone pro?
Hey East Coast (US) skiers,
I'm an aging snowboarder learning to ski this season for the first time (learning with the kids). I have around 30 years experience snowboarding, and have picked up skiing quickly (intermediate level).
As I start to look at buying my first set of skis, I wanted to seek some advice from the experts here on skis that will fit the terrain I usually ride and the type of skiing I’ll be doing (East-coast resorts, on-piste cruising, and jibbing around on natural terrain features with the family/friends).
Some context to help with recommendations:
* I’m 5ft 10in, 185lb, and in good shape
* I’m a mid-Atlantic /Northeast snowboarder & can ride all but the most extreme on-piste terrain in the region – competent/comfortable on mid-level snow and street features in the park
* Experienced/competent riding blue/black trails across multiple resorts in Colorado & Tahoe, but stay away from the more extreme (too old and not good enough to make the injury risk worth it)
* For any snowboarder/Skiers, I’m currently riding a Rome Agent 153 as a one-quiver all-mountain snowboard solution – similar character in skis would be desirable
* The 2024-2025 Atomic Bent 100 (179 or 172) and Attack 14 bindings seem like a popular combo and reviews online seem to suggest that this model year has been improved and fixes some of the chatter/”bad at higher speeds” complaints from past years
Thanks in advance for your input!
i'm looking for great advice on this because i'm not an experienced writer but this topic is something i'm very passionate about which is why i wanted to enter the competition in the first place. any piece of advice or critiques will mean alot!
How Biophilic Design can Revolutionize Learning Environments
The image that comes to mind when people hear the words ‘modern classroom’ is often rows of rigidly aligned desks surrounded by blank walls and the harsh glare of fluorescent lighting. Though convenient, this monotonous environment does little for the core mission of schools, which is to foster creativity, critical thinking, and academic resilience for students. Amid rising concerns for mental wellbeing, innovative strategies have been introduced, such as merging architecture with the beauty of nature via the practice of biophilic design. Implementing biophilic design into modern classrooms will enhance students’ mental health by reconnecting them with nature – a relationship that is central to human wellbeing and vital for future generations.
Biophilic design is the practice of integrating design elements that reflect the qualities of nature, notably plants, light and materials into our modern built environment (Kellert, 2015). The idea behind this design strategy is to maintain mankind’s innate biological connection with nature after being lost during urbanization and has been shown to offer psychological benefits. One of the key theories supporting this is the Attention Restoration Theory that suggests the ability to concentrate could be heightened by increasing nature exposure (Ohly et al., 2016). When immersed in nature, sensory experiences including sight, hearing, and smell play an essential role in restorative processes due to induced mood and cognitive recovery effects (Berto et al., 2021). If applied in educational settings, biophilic elements can create a calmer atmosphere and promote focus and emotional stability for students, rather than being confined in uninspiring, stark spaces like the typical urban classroom.
Rural schools best exemplify learning environments that offer greater mental health advantage for students. Situated in close proximity to natural environments, rural youths have more opportunities to develop significant relationships with nature through their environmentally rich living surroundings (Klassen et al., 2010). This amplifies creativity and provides a sense of serenity and balance, both crucial for self growth. On the contrary, urban youths face a myriad of barriers which prevent them from building healthy relationships with the natural world such as noise pollution, limited green spaces and congestion of urban amenities.
While often overlooked, urban classrooms were designed without regard for the psychological and affective needs of students. Instead, schools can stimulate students’ intellectual growth by installing green roofs, indoor gardens or natural patterns and textures to create the optimal space. Even with budget constraints, schools can adopt cost-effective strategies such as natural light and offering views of nature through images, which would still yield beneficial effects. Findings from a study showed that students in a biophilic class reported lower stress levels, higher concentration and significantly better academic performance than the control classroom characterized by a typical urban layout (Determan et al., 2019). This highlights the lasting impact that minimal design details can have on a learning environment, especially when facing challenges inherent to the urban environment.
The long-intended purpose of schools is not only to impart knowledge but also to cultivate creativity, critical thinking, and emotional resilience in students. However, current learning environments, particularly in urban areas, do little to foster the holistic development of emerging generations. Therefore, if more schools and institutions integrate biophilic design into their facilities, students will experience an environment that supports both their mental health and academic success. By embracing change and transforming the concept of modern classrooms, this foundation can be established for those who shape the future.
Ar manote, kad vyrai kurie dar nesukūrė šeimos turėtų būti apmokęstinami bent 3% mokesčių taikomu visiems pajamų šaltiniams? Toks mokestis skatintu incelius kurti šeimas ir nuo šito natūraliai kiltu baltųjų gimstamumas Lietuvoje kuris inceliams yra ypač svarbus. Žinoma pats mokestis manau neturėtų būti *fixed-rate,* bet turėtų kisti nuo incelio pagamintų vaikų skaičiaus. Na ir kaip be ko, bet šis mokestis taikytųsi tik į incelius, femceles ar šiaip feministes apkrauti tokiais *targeted* mokesčiais būtų labai nepopuliarus sprendimas ties lygybe, kadangi jau yra precedentas imti tik vyrus į kariuomenę, tai iš šito galime padaryti išvadą, kad ši papildoma našta vyrams būtų pakeliama, bet tik ne moterims.
So I clicked ro claim my CP and right after doing so I lost internet connection. When my net came back it clearly shows that I made the claim and yet, I still have 6 CP(thats the amount I had before attempting to claim the CP in my mail) so I clearly didn't get the CP. This is just frustrating me, where exactly can i report this issue?
Another CEO of a quantum company challenging NVIDIA's CEO "useful" narrative. This is a quantum company to keep an eye out for. It seems like companies like Meta & Nvidia are way behind in quantum R&D. They must sense a real threat.
I have a modern Samsung dryer (DVE45R6100C/A3) that stopped heating. I took the appliance apart and found that the thermal fuse was reading open. So, I ordered a replacement part. I cleaned the dryer cavity and in and around the heating element. After replacing the new thermal sensor the dryer worked for an hour or so before it stopping producing heat again.
Once again I took the dryer apart and the thermal fuse was popped again. This time I cleaned a little bit more thoroughly, even taking the blower housing off and cleaning in and around there, too (it wasn't bad at all, really). I checked the blower vent from the rear, as well as the vent stack and all was clear.
Now, when I ordered the dryer repair kit it came with the heating coil, thermostat, and \_two\_ thermal fuses. I know that one thermal fuse is also installed inside the blower housing - and am wondering if I installed the correct one in the right place. The two fuses have markings as:
KSD1 85 185F
KSD1 160 250V/16A
The former I installed inside the heating element, as it looked more similar to the one that was there originally. It came as the fuse only, where as the other 160 fuse was actually riveted to a bracket. Originally the fuse that was installed in the heating element was also on a bracket, but it was secured with a few screws so I just removed those and replaced the fuse with the new one.
Anyway, so the reason for this post was to ask about what the markings mean. Does the 185F and 160 reflect the temperature ratings of the fuse? If so, I suppose I would expect the higher temperature rated fuse to be the one that would be installed on the heating element, right? Since the heat would be higher at the source and the air would have significantly cooled by the time it gets to the blower's thermal fuse.
So I'm thinking I installed them backwards. 185F is 85C, so that seems to check out for the first fuse. The second sensor does not have units, but 160 C is about 320F and I was reading at some point other fuses will trip around 300F or so.
Any insight would be helpful here, but I'm thinking I just put the blower fuse on the heating element and it tripped fairly readily as a result.
