Hops, Barley, and Student Debt
In which I post things I cook, things I brew, and things that I find interesting.
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Photo reblogged from The Daily What
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Infographic of the Day: According to ProPublica, which is tracking opposition to and support for SOPA and PIPA among members of Congress, yesterday’s blackout managed to persuade many politicians to come out against the Internet killing bills.
As hope-affirming as that is, it’s important to note that support for PIPA remains strong in the Senate, where those in favor of the bill outnumber those opposed by almost 2 to 1.
As mentioned yesterday, another interesting oft-ignored fact is that there is far more support for both bills among Democrats than Republicans. In the Senate, over two-thirds of all supporters are Democrats.
The blackout made a difference, but PIPA could still pass, and a procedural test vote is expected next week. Appreciate the accomplishment, but don’t mistake regrouping for retreat.
Take action.
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Infographic of the Day: According to ProPublica, which is tracking opposition to and support for SOPA and PIPA among members of Congress, yesterday’s blackout managed to persuade many politicians to come out against the Internet killing bills.
As hope-affirming as that is, it’s important to note that support for PIPA remains strong in the Senate, where those in favor of the bill outnumber those opposed by almost 2 to 1.
As mentioned yesterday, another interesting oft-ignored fact is that there is far more support for both bills among Democrats than Republicans. In the Senate, over two-thirds of all supporters are Democrats.
The blackout made a difference, but PIPA could still pass, and a procedural test vote is expected next week. Appreciate the accomplishment, but don’t mistake regrouping for retreat.
[propublica / newsweek.]
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Link reblogged from Megan Amram
Recently, Paula Deen has admitted that she’s had Type II Diabetes for years. Accordingly, she’s putting out a cookbook of healthy food. Here are some excerpts!
FRUIT SALAD
INGREDIENTS:
1 lb. bag of Skittles
3 cups ranch dressing
DIRECTIONS:
Mix well. Serve room temperature.
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Paula Deen really has no one to blame butter self.
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While the House has shelved SOPA, the Senate votes on PROTECT-IP on January 24th. This website allows you to search for your senators and representatives contact info, as well as their support or opposition to SOPA/PIPA.
Call your elected representatives, and tell them to oppose this legislation.
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Photo reblogged from themaefive
I’ll just leave this right here.
That is my phone, give it back. You are a sloth, you don’t even have opposable thumbs
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Quote reblogged from themaefiveAtheists are routinely asked how people will know not to rape and murder without religion telling them not to do it, especially a religion that backs up the orders with threats of hell. Believers, listen to me carefully when I say this: When you use this argument, you terrify atheists. We hear you saying that the only thing standing between you and Ted Bundy is a flimsy belief in a supernatural being made up by pre-literate people trying to figure out where the rain came from. This is not very reassuring if you’re trying to argue from a position of moral superiority.
10 Myths Many Religious People Hold About Atheists, Debunked (via mutualaddiction)
I know I’ve posted this before, but seriously this right here sums up my beliefs pretty damn well.
(via konfusionwithak)
(Source: sourdoughislife)
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Link reblogged from Love Wins. Love Always Wins.
I finished up student teaching about a month ago and received my teaching license in the mail about a week ago. I have put my name in to substitute teach, but the district still uses the old-school system of calling subs instead of using a computer program. That means I could receive a call…
We don’t know each other, but I saw this post tagged as #Education, and I thought I’d respond.
I graduated May 2010, and I spent last year subbing full time. Be prepared for kids to give you a hard time. Students try to break subs and get away with a lot. If a student says “but Mr/Mrs soandso lets me…” they’re probably lying. Subbing is a great way to hone your classroom management skills, as well as to get your name out there with districts in your area that may be hiring in the future.
Make sure you familiarize yourself as best you can with the discipline policy of whatever building you’re in. Take a quick look on top of and in the drawers of the teacher’s desk (obviously not too invasively) and see where useful forms are kept, like bell schedules, office referrals, hall passes, etc.
As far as materials are concerned, make sure you always have a few pens handy. Students borrow them sometimes, and they don’t always give them back. I only loan out writing utensils if the student can give me a piece of “collateral” that they get back when I get my pen back. I bring a pad of paper or a little notebook with me in my briefcase wherever I am. Some schools give subs access to the school computers and some don’t, so I always bring my laptop. Even if I can’t get online, I can still get work done, put some music on in the background when kids are working, etc. Always leave the regular teacher a note (I break mine down by class) letting them know how the day went, any behavior problems, etc. I always write my subfinder ID number under my name.
I’m certified in music in an area with very few certified music teachers on the sub list, so whenever I’m in a new school I make it a point to seek out the music teachers and introduce myself. ”My name’s Tom Neeson, I’m certified k-12 for instrumental and vocal music, and I just wanted to come introduce myself. Would it be okay if I left you with my subfinder number and contact information?” A lot of the work I got last year was through word of mouth between music teachers in different districts.
Be ready to wait a LONG time for your paychecks initially. I’m not sure where you’re working, but where I am in Upstate NY, the districts each pay you individually, and it can take a while to get your checks. For example, one of the districts I work for pays every 2 weeks, and it’s offset by 2 weeks. So the 1st-15th of the month is one pay period, and they issue a check for that period on the 29th or so. This isn’t so bad if you work there full time, but if I work 1 day there at the beginning of a pay period, I’m waiting almost a month for an $80-90 check. Subbing’s not a bad gig, but it’s not as easy or as sure a thing as people like to think. It’s a pretty livable wage if you’re smart about budgeting.
This was way longer than I intended it to be, but everything is stuff I wish someone had told me before I started working.
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Photo reblogged from The Daily What
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Getting The Band Back Together of the Day: Influential post-hardcore legends At the Drive-In will reunite this year after an eleven year hiatus.
An official website has been launched, along with a Twitter account which confirms the band’s reunion.
The announcement comes two days after Mars Volta frontman Cedric Bixler-Zavala — the man responsible for ATD-I’s 2001 breakup — announced that his band’s sixth studio album was nearly done and would be released this year.
TMV’s other At The Drive-In alumnus, guitarist Omar Rodríguez-López, previously stated the band’s next album would be their last, but added that an ATD-I reunion was not forthcoming.
Shows what he knows.
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Getting The Band Back Together of the Day: Influential post-hardcore legends At the Drive-In will reunite this year after an eleven year hiatus.
An official website has been launched, along with a Twitter account which confirms the band’s reunion.
The announcement comes two days after Mars Volta frontman Cedric Bixler-Zavala — the man responsible for ATD-I’s 2001 breakup — announced that his band’s sixth studio album was nearly done and would be released this year.
TMV’s other At The Drive-In alumnus, guitarist Omar Rodríguez-López, previously stated the band’s next album would be their last, but added that an ATD-I reunion was not forthcoming.
Shows what he knows.
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I’m making bolognese sauce for dinner, and a pot of chicken stock from leftover bones and veggies that have been taking up space in the fridge so I can make soup later this week. The whole house smells like tomato and garlic and chicken and goodness.
