![]() Although items are marked, be sure to let the wait staff know of your sensitivity because they will flag the order as an allergy order to further prevent cross contamination. ![]() Gluten-free items are marked, as well as vegan and vegetarian choices. From prior visits I have been impressed by Busboys and Poets' expansive gluten-free options, so I was excited to have a "normal" brunch experience despite my dietary restrictions.īusboys and Poets' menu is seasonal- so this review features their summer menu. ![]() When people ask me for restaurant recommendations in Washington D.C., Busboys and Poets is usually my first suggestion because it has a perfect trifecta of great food, friendly staff, and an great line up of programs that inspire conversation and connection.Īlthough I have frequented Busboys and Poets several times for lunch and dinner, I have yet to visit for brunch, so I was sure to put it at the top of the list of things to do when my mom came to town to visit over the weekend. ![]()
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![]() ![]() Imperial Examination system however remained elitist and for the most part existed only to train government officials. System, the government established a curriculum for the so-called First Generation of examination takers. By 115 CE, in an attempt to remove the patronage Prior to the Imperial Examination system, most appointments to civil service were based on recommendations from aristocrats and existing officials. The result was the perpetuation of a cultural/social cycle in which the elite were the educated and 20 From the onset, education was necessary to attain the coveted positions in civil service which were the key to wealth. The beginning of a system of formal education in China may be traced back as far as the Shang Dynasty (16-1045 BCE). The People’s Republic of China – Period of The Cultural Revolution The People’s Republic of China – Period of Liberation and RecoveryĤ. To guide inquiry, it is convenient to delineate the discussion of China’s path to the present education system by identifying its changing characteristics through five distinct political phases:ģ. In China, as in other countries, one political regime after another reformed education to suit their There has always been a close connection between educational reforms and changes in social, economic and political milieu. In This Companion Overview: Framing the Question Political Governance Education Media and Culture Business and Economy Additional Resources About This Companion Companion Index ![]() ![]() ![]() This can lead to adults delaying their return to their nest and their chicks.ĭisturbances like these can mean adult penguins cannot readily feed their chicks, affecting weight gain. When people enter nesting areas or linger on beaches where hoiho come ashore it can disturb and stress nesting penguins. People who visit hoiho habitats and disturb them threaten nesting and moulting birds. This has helped us understand several reasons hoiho have declined or been unable to grow their population, including: We are also extending protection and management to Rakiura and Whenua Hou. We undertake research into what and how hoiho are eating, what’s causing disease and how to treat it, and their behaviours at-sea. Another threat to hoiho is incidental capture in set nets. Hoiho also face predation (for example, by barracouta), climate-driven changes in food supply and dog attacks while ashore for the moult. They have to deal with disease that affects both chicks and adults, mammalian predators attacking small chicks and the effects of starvation on both adults and chicks. planting of native vegetation to restore hoiho habitat.ĭuring the breeding season hoiho face a variety of threats.We also work with The Yellow-eyed Penguin Trust, the Wildlife Hospital Dunedin, Penguin Rescue, Penguin Place and other groups, to protect hoiho and restore habitat across most of the South Island range. ![]() Read the recovery strategy plan and action plan In 2020, a new recovery strategy and five-year action plan was released by DOC and our partners Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, the Yellow-eyed Penguin Trust/Te Tautiaki Hoiho, and Fisheries New Zealand/Tini a Tangaroa. How far the penguins are from the mainland limits our ability to do more. Only a small amount of research and monitoring work has been carried out on Campbell and the Auckland Islands. The last estimate was in 1992 of about 400 breeding pairs. There are no recent estimates for the Campbell Island population. This was consistent with an estimate made in 1989 of a minimum of 520 breeding pairs. ![]() In 2017 an estimate of 570 breeding pairs was made for the southern population of hoiho on the Auckland Islands. The total 2020 estimate for breeding pairs in the northern population was 233. Unfortunately a 2020 survey on Rakiura showed a similar pattern of decline (c. The decline was due to a series of poor breeding seasons caused by lack of food, disease and predators. The 2019 estimate was 265 breeding pairs, a 65% decline in 20 years. In 1999 there were about 741 breeding pairs in the northern population. The size of the hoiho population is measured in breeding pairs. This is determined by searching for nests during the breeding season. The southern population are those on the Subantarctic Auckland Islands and Campbell Island. ![]() The northern population includes hoiho on the South Island (Banks Peninsula to the southern Catlins), Stewart Island/Rakiura and adjacent islands. Over the past 20 years, the northern population has declined by 65%, while the status of the southern population is not well documented. Movement of hoiho between the two is rare. There are two populations of hoiho in New Zealand. An alternate name for some iwi is 'takaraha'. The Māori name hoiho means 'noise shouter', referring to their shrill call made at breeding sites. ![]() ![]() Inquiries about studying physics should be posted in our weekly Careers and Education thread.Īlternatively, try more specific subreddits such as /r/AskAcademia, /r/GradSchool, /r/GradAdmissions, and /r/PhysicsStudents. 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![]() ![]() This process helps identify the specific triggers that affect you, so you can get relief. Your board-certified allergist will review your symptoms, take your detailed medical history and conduct testing to complete a diagnosis. If you’re suffering from a chronic cough that might be related to allergy or asthma, it’s important to get tested. Learn about some common allergy triggers and how to avoid them: Allergies can also worsen your asthma symptoms, causing them to become severe. If you’re sensitive to dust, pet dander, pollen, mold, or other common allergens, then your allergy symptoms may include a cough. Your board-certified allergist is a specialist in helping patients find relief from symptoms like asthma and allergy cough.Īsthma and allergy coughs are typically caused by swelling or irritation of the airways.Īllergies like hay fever can cause a chronic dry cough. If you are also wheezing or have tightness in your chest or shortness of breath, you may have an asthma cough. Congestion from allergies can also cause dark circles, called allergic shiners, to appear under your eyes.Īn allergy cough is caused by your immune system’s response to an allergen, rather than by an infection like a flu or cold cough. Hay fever (allergic rhinitis) can cause sneezing, congestion, and itchy skin, eyes and nose, as well as a cough. You might also have other symptoms of allergy. This can be caused by the presence of allergens that may affect you. If your cough is allergy-related, you might notice that you cough more during some seasons, or in some environments. If you have a chronic dry cough (a cough that has lasted for more than three weeks), it may be a symptom of allergies or asthma. But what if you have a cough that just won’t go away? Most people have experienced a cough caused by a cold or flu - the kind of cough that comes on strong for a few days during an illness, and then tapers off as you start to feel better. ACAAI Roundtable on Atopic Dermatitis and Food Allergy.Information for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.Honey may be a preferable treatment for the cough and sleep difficulty associated with childhood upper respiratory tract infection.Ĭ Identifier: NCT00127686. In a comparison of honey, DM, and no treatment, parents rated honey most favorably for symptomatic relief of their child's nocturnal cough and sleep difficulty due to upper respiratory tract infection. Comparison of honey with DM revealed no significant differences. In paired comparisons, honey was significantly superior to no treatment for cough frequency and the combined score, but DM was not better than no treatment for any outcome. Significant differences in symptom improvement were detected between treatment groups, with honey consistently scoring the best and no treatment scoring the worst. One hundred five children aged 2 to 18 years with upper respiratory tract infections, nocturnal symptoms, and illness duration of 7 days or less.Ī single dose of buckwheat honey, honey-flavored DM, or no treatment administered 30 minutes prior to bedtime.Ĭough frequency, cough severity, bothersome nature of cough, and child and parent sleep quality. To compare the effects of a single nocturnal dose of buckwheat honey or honey-flavored dextromethorphan (DM) with no treatment on nocturnal cough and sleep difficulty associated with childhood upper respiratory tract infections.Ī survey was administered to parents on 2 consecutive days, first on the day of presentation when no medication had been given the prior evening and then the next day when honey, honey-flavored DM, or no treatment had been given prior to bedtime according to a partially double-blinded randomization scheme.Ī single, outpatient, general pediatric practice. ![]() ![]() ![]() The co-op also used the customer information system to identify about 1,000 meters that could be harvested. Others were at once-occupied homes and businesses that no longer receive service. In some cases, the dormant units were set in anticipation of development that has not occurred. ![]() “We queried our GIS mapping system and located transformers across our system that don’t have active accounts tied to them,” said Parker. The co-op used segmented data drawn from geographic information system reports to determine where they might have unused transformers. “For us, our greatest concerns were for pad-mounted single-phase transformers and AMI meters.” “Based upon projects we’ve got scheduled, we know basically what will be needed for buildouts, and once we’ve converted that into purchase orders, we know what will be needed,” said Jonathan Weaver, the co-op’s director of system engineering. Jackson EMC managers started making changes last summer when their sole-source supplier warned that steel shortages were stalling transformer orders, and global shortfalls of microchips and other electronic parts were causing back orders on meters.īy autumn, the co-op established a team of employees from engineering and operations, purchasing, and marketing to discuss supply chain issues and how to address shortfalls. With more than 240,000 meters, Jackson EMC serves a growing territory northeast of Atlanta along the Interstate 85 corridor. “We’re harvesting dormant and unused units from our system and deferring the installation of units until closer to build time when possible to help meet our needs and keep pace with development across our territory.” “We’ve added three new suppliers for transformers, but there is a six-month lead time on deliveries, so we won’t begin receiving units from them until late spring,” said Tommy Parker, managing director of operations for Jefferson-based Jackson Electric Membership Corp. Faced with supply chain shortages that could linger well into 2023, a Georgia distribution co-op is broadening its supplier base and repurposing unused equipment, including reclaiming around 20 transformers per month. ![]() ![]() ![]() We don't want the buttercream to get cold or it will not be easy to spread over the pudding layer. If you must make it in advance, do not put it in the fridge. If you prepare in advance, the pudding will firm up too much to pour it into the holes.ĭO NOT make the buttercream before the vanilla pudding has set for two hours. You need to be able to pour the pudding mixture into the wholes made in the cake. You MUST bake and cool the cake BEFORE making the pudding mixture. Garnish individual slices with whipped cream, a whole Biscoff Cookie and more cookie crumbles if you like to do it up fancy. Optional garnish idea: Top the whole cake with more whole Biscoff cookies and Biscoff cookie crumbles.īring cake to room temperature before serving (at least 30 minutes) Gently spread the frosting over the cake using an offset spatula or a pipping bag instead if desired. Tip: Don't add more sugar because it would make the frosting too stiff for spreading over the vanilla pudding.įinally, add the vanilla extract to the buttercream mixture. Don't make it in advance and store in the fridge or it will be too difficult to spread.Ĭream the butter and the Biscoff butter together in a stand mixer or with a hand mixer.Īdd powdered sugar, ½ cup at a time until all the sugar is fully incorporated. Make the buttercream frosting when you are ready to spread it. Set the cake aside until the pudding is set, 2 hours or even overnight. ![]() Gently pour the pudding mixture over the cake making sure to fill all the holes. Mix the milk, Jello instant pudding, and the Biscoff butter in a medium sized bowl until combined. Set cake aside and make the vanilla pudding mixture. When the cake is chilled, use the handle of a wooden spoon to make holes throughout the cake. Toothpick should come out clean when inserted in the middle. Let the cake cool or chill completely before poking the holes. Then, bake for 28 to 30 minutes or until the edges are set. Mix until smooth and blended and pour into the prepared baking dish. Add the boxed cake mix, water, oil, eggs, and the crumbled Biscoff cookies. Start off by preheating your oven to 350 degrees F and butter or add cooking spray to a 9 x 13 baking dish. (you MUST make the cake and cool it before moving on to the vanilla pudding step) Then, we will make the vanilla pudding and finally an amazing Biscoff Buttercream to top it off. ![]() ![]() You have to do this BEFORE moving on to the next step. First, we make this Biscoff cake and let cool. There are three steps to make this dessert. Scroll down to the recipe card to see the exact measurements. Here are the ingredients needed to make this yummy poke cake. Plus, it's really easy to make so you can whip it up in no time. Your family will love this tasty dessert. Move over boring poke cake recipes, this one is amped up with delicious Biscoff spread and Biscoff cookie crumbles. It would make the perfect holiday recipe and would look gorgeous on a Thanksgiving table. As a bonus, this cake smells unbelievably good. The cookie butter flavor pops within every bite. This rich dessert will be an instant hit. So, what are you waiting for? Let's get to baking! BISCOFF CAKE RECIPE And this Biscoff Poke Cake is no exception! The combination of Biscoff cake and pudding is truly irresistible. What’s not to love about poke cake? It’s the perfect dessert for any occasion. This Biscoff dessert is a perfect alternative to pumpkin desserts this time of the year. This unbelievable Biscoff Poke Cake will hit the spot. Just served this to my family this week and everyone was amazed. Calling all cookie butter fans, this amazing dessert is for you. ![]() ![]() ![]() During the Experiment Are the weather conditions affecting the rocket launcher? This answer depends on the scientist, but weather conditions will affect how well your rocket flies. What is the purpose of the fins on the rocket? The fins stabilize the rocket and allow it to fly in the right direction without wobbling or rolling. What does the nose cone do for the rocket? The nose cone helps reduce the air resistance that pushes against the front of the rocket. WARNING: Before trying any launches, make sure your rocket is facing in a safe direction away from people and fragile objects!ĭiscovery Questions Beginning the Experiment How do rockets get into the sky? If there is a force (thrust) that can overcome the weight of the rocket and the drag on the rocket, we have liftoff! This force is usually produced by burning a fuel or, in this case, air pressure. ![]() (Curved connectors do not need to be taped.) (Not using the connectors may cause the air pressure to leak, leading to a slower launch of your rocket.) Once everything in your design is finished, duct tape all straight connectors to ensure your design is airtight. When connecting the different pipes in your launcher design together, use the PVC pipe connectors.You can use our original rocket-making instructions to make the rockets for your launcher, or try to vary the shape and size of the nose cone and fins to see if these factors impact your rockets’ flying ability!.How many rockets do you want to launch? (We suggest using one 2-Liter bottle per rocket.) Do you want to launch your rocket at an incline? (Tip: Use a PVC Pipe connector to do this.) Do you have enough of each material to make your launcher and all the rockets you will need?.There isn’t a straightforward process for this since you can use your own ideas and creativity to come up with the exact design for your super duper rocket launcher! We have a few suggestions and guidelines below to help guide your thinking: Consider the following questions when brainstorming the design for your multi-rocket launcher: Your rocket and rocket launcher are ready! Apply pressure to the 2-Liter bottle to launch your rocket! You can squeeze it, jump on it, or create a giant rocket launcher with your friends! (WARNING: AIM THE ROCKET AWAY FROM ALL PEOPLE PRESENT TO ENSURE NO ONE GETS HURT.)Įxperiment Extensions Try Making a Multi-Rocket Launcher:. ![]() (Be sure to blow air into your 2-liter to maximize air pressure before taping it to your rocket.) Secure this end to the bottle with duct tape.
![]() ![]() In addition to displaying the time, the display panel shows the coffee scale, brewing status, and time since brew (up to an hour), and it also reminds me to change the water filter. The bottom knob is used to set the clock, program the coffee cycle, and choose the cup quantity. If I happen to add too much coffee, the display will flash bars over the top of the scale until I either remove the sufficient amount of coffee grounds–or add more water to make the calculation correct. ![]() If I doesn’t appear, I haven’t added enough coffee to match my selections. Next, I add coffee to the filter basket until the scale icon appears on the LED panel. Here’s how it works: I set the desired number of cups to brew, add water, and select brew strength. When in Accu-Brew mode, the scale ensures that I’m adding the right amount of coffee. The mode-select bezel on the top knob is for choosing between manual, Accu-Brew, or clean mode, and the actual knob controls the brew strength when in Accu-Brew mode. The coffee maker has two knobs and an LED display panel. Since the basket loads from the front, there’s no issue with bumping into the upper cabinets. It’s made of stainless steel, and the carafe is made of thermal stainless steel to keep your coffee warm. Full disclosure, the coffee maker matches my Wolf Countertop Oven and also my Wolf Griddle, Stand Mixer, and Knife Set, so I’m obviously a fan of their kitchen appliances-and not just because of the matching hardware. The Wolf Gourmet Coffee Maker not only has those iconic red knobs (which can be swapped out for black or stainless steel options instead), but it also offers the level of quality and precise temperature control that you would expect from Wolf. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() If the device can't natively play the video, Plex will seamlessly transcode it instead, changing it to a file format the client is okay with. If it can, Plex will simply stream the file from your server to the client, which requires barely any CPU power for the server. ![]() This is why a Plex media server is so useful: the server will talk to your client app (say, on a Roku) to determine if the client has the proper hardware, video codecs, and all that technical stuff required to play the file directly. When it comes to actually playing files, though, Plex is incredibly flexible. One solution to this is to create custom playlists, which can pull from all of your libraries, but it'd be nice if libraries were at their core more flexible. I created a Comedy library to organize old stand-up specials alongside TV appearances, but you can only pull from either TV or movie metadata, not both. There is one downside to how Plex handles libraries: you can't mix and match TV shows and movies. You get to browse through cover art (which is customizable) instead of thumbnails, and that experience is the same on your TV, phone, and laptop, with no worries about compatibility. You can sort your movies by played and unplayed, by director or actor or genre or year, by language or even resolution. Over the years I've spent many hours ensuring Plex properly matches all of my files, but the payoff is a beautiful interface that's far more flexible than those files would be if I was just double-clicking them to play on my PC. TV shows require a bit more organization, like being sorted into folders by season or following a clear nomenclature like "Lost S2E03." There are tools out there like Filebot that can be helpful if your files are a real mess. I've found incorrect matches are rare, and Plex has been able to match even the most obscure movies in my collection with a bit of help. You can either rename files that Plex fails to match, or use Plex's interface to tell it what it's looking at. Depending on how you name your files, this process could feel like magic as you watch art and descriptions pop in for everything, or it could be a bit frustrating as Plex fails to find a match for that. Plex asks you to set up libraries like Movies, TV, and Music, and it then matches the names of your files to vast databases of metadata. Setting it up takes just a few minutes, including downloading Plex, creating a free account, and pointing it at where you keep your files. The Nvidia Shield TV is another option, a powerful streaming box that can serve as both server and client. You can also host a Plex server with tons of storage on a NAS or run a budget, low-power server on a Raspberry Pi. These can actually be the same device – a PC, for example, can host a Plex server and then play your videos through a desktop app or web browser. To use Plex, you need a server to manage your files and a client to play them. The setup process for Plex is wonderfully easy. The two best things about Plex are how it organizes files for you, and how it then helps you play them on different devices. Also, I spend a lot less time organizing files into folders than I used to, because once Plex scans your library, it doesn't matter how messy your file system is. After years of troubleshooting the best way to play movie files on my TV and fiddling with USB sticks and external HDDs and long-ass HDMI cables, I decided to build a Plex server to host all my media, making it accessible on any device in my home or when I'm traveling. Using Plex to build your own media library Plex also occasionally offers a discount on the lifetime Plex Pass, if you're signed up for a free account and receive emails. One important note: while paying the $5 to unlock the mobile versions of Plex doesn't grant you access to any of the advanced Plex Pass features, paying for Plex Pass does unlock the mobile apps for as long as you're subscribed. Plex Pass includes premium versions of Plex's music and photo library features, but the more significant perks are live TV DVR support, mobile syncing (wirelessly downloading files to your phone), and hardware acceleration – the ability for your PC or other device hosting your Plex server to tap into its graphics processor's power for more efficient streaming. Plex Pass, the premium option, can be purchased at a few different price tiers: ![]() |
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