Watch how close to the fence is so that the little monsters can't jump onto the arches.
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Pastel Tortie
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I am wondering if that's sort of like an equivalent to one exam each for our high school semester system in the U.S.... Multiple exams per subject to cover the wealth of material for each. Do you have a couple exams in biology, a couple in chemistry, a couple in physics, etc.?
When I lived in the UK, everyone I knew had young children or no children, so that's an aspect I'm not familiar with.
Pastel Tortie
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Finding a bird feeder that doesn't result in pudgy squirrels is sort of like the quest for the Holy Grail, from what I've heard.
Years ago, I saw a setup sort of like an obstacle course - or a circus act - for squirrels trying to reach the bird seed. Eventually they would successfully figure out the configuration and be able to navigate it reliably...but the setup could be easily reconfigured so the squirrels had to start over again.
If I set up bird feeders, I think I'd like a setup that provides hours of entertainment. Set it up outside the front living room window for the enjoyment of the cats... If the squirrels are going to tease the indoor animals, they should at least provide some entertainment in return!
Ben02
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We have 2 exams for each science, chemistry physics and biology. Biology is my favourite
Pastel Tortie
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Mine too. If it hadn't required dissections in university curriculum back then, I might well have majored in it.We have 2 exams for each science, chemistry physics and biology. Biology is my favourite
We have a “squirrel slinky” at the top of the pole. It’s a metal tube on a spring. If the squirrel tries to hold on it rapidly finds itself dumped on the floor [emoji16]
We cannot stop them jumping from the fence, but the squirrel slinky makes it difficult to get to the feeders and kept the furry :censored: at bay for around two years. We just watched one defeated by the slinky in the last hour.
Hopefully the new weight trigger perch will deal with the one that has worked out how to bypass the slinky and learned how to dismantle the old feeders!
Both are actually US products
Droll Yankees Squirrel slinky: http://drollyankees.com/product/squirrel-slinky/
RoamWild PestOff Feeder: https://www.pestoff-feeders.com/
There isn’t a US national equivalent exam system.
Typically there are two exam papers per subject, but there may be extras like oral examination depending on the subject.
At age 16 (year 11) all youngsters must sit exams in English Language and Mathematics.
Then there are usually 6 other subjects taken with some degree of flexibility. Science is six papers (2 each for physics, chemistry and biology) The aim is that the young person at age 16 has nationally recognised qualifications in at least 8 subjects.
Two years later, aged 18, students who stay in school will sit A (Advanced) Level having specialised in 3 or 4 subjects. It is A Level that is required for university entry.
There is also International Baccalaureate taught and examined at the same ages in some schools as an alternative to GCSE/A Level, but it is less common.
Ben02
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I’ve disected a pigs heart beforeMine too. If it hadn't required dissections in university curriculum back then, I might well have majored in it.
I know what you mean, it’s not the most pleasant part of biology.
I’ve disected a pigs heart before
I know what you mean, it’s not the most pleasant part of biology.
Ah yes. I remember going to the butcher to source one for Daughter’s biology lesson. I didn’t have to do that for Son; his school must have supplied them. (We have single sex secondary schools round here so they went to different schools)
The babies want to know when they can go back outside. They don't mind the rain as much as we mind the mess it brings.
The beardie boy was in a really good mood this morning.
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I love these pics!
To me it actually seems a good way. Possibly, allowing you to concentrate on one subject and the areas within it. (If each week is dedicated to one or two subjects.)
That's too cute.
He's so cute.The beardie boy was in a really good mood this morning.
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I really feel for her. My brother goes through a lot of stress too. He's profoundly deaf and has been since birth. It's not being able to communicate that causes the most stress. Our country considers blindness worse but I wonder about that.
Biology is my favorite too...and dissection put me off too.Mine too. If it hadn't required dissections in university curriculum back then, I might well have majored in it.
That's sooo funny...because they call animals dumb and yet we are always trying to outsmart them. It might work for awhile and then we have to figure out a new method.
Yep and it's for better or worse.
Beautiful babies! What a grooming bill you must have
Meanwhile,
My pink Chiffon rose of Sharon ( hardy hibiscus) is finally in bloom. I bought this last year on clearance for $2 . It looked dead but I couldn’t find any others so I bought it !!!
My pink Chiffon rose of Sharon ( hardy hibiscus) is finally in bloom.
I bought this last year on clearance for $2 . It looked dead but I couldn’t find any others so I bought it !!!
