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What is a Commmunity School?
A Community School is a strategy that coordinates relationships and resources through a public school to accelerate equitable outcomes in health, education and employment.
Community schools are public schools that partner with stakeholders to create the conditions students need to thrive. Learn more at https://communityschools.futureforlearning.org.
"The Re-Opening: Community Schools as a Vehicle to Advance Equity" (Thursday, October 15 from 3:30-5:00 PM EST)
Across America Community Schools have proven to play a critical role in responding to the COVID-19 crisis. Now as schools reopen, Community Schools continue to serve as a vehicle to advance equity amidst the health, racial, and economic crises our country is facing.
"Therefore, school districts, municipalities and counties across the U.S. should look at Community Schools not only for advancing education, but as an emergency preparedness strategy that addresses any crisis by creating a culture of community care that re-envisions the way we view education systems," stated by Aqsa Rashid, Next Generation Coalition Co-Chair, in her op-ed (https://bit.ly/CoalitionOpEd).
This webinar features real time solutions by current professionals of community-wide Community School initiatives as they highlight innovative ways Community Schools are addressing:
• Reengaging Students
• Serving Special Populations
• Family & Community Engagement
• Teaching & Learning
• Health & Social-Emotional Supports
A moderated discussion will include time for questions from attendees.
Our distinguished Community School professionals include:
• Carla Feltz, Vancouver Public Schools – Vancouver, WA
• Carol Paine-McGovern, Kent School Services Network – Grand Rapids, MI
• Christa Rowland, United Way of Treasure Valley – Boise, ID
• Danette Townsend, ABC Community School Partnership – Albuquerque, NM
• Dr. Donnie Hale, UCF Center for Community Schools – Florida
• Heather Naviasky, The Y in Central Maryland – Baltimore, MD
• Jim Grim, IUPUI Office of Community Engagement – Indiana
• Julie Borst, Save Our Schools NJ Community Organizing, and NJ Community Schools Coalition – New Jersey
• Laura Elliot, United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County – Asheville, NC
• Nuchette M. Black-Burke, M. Ed., Hartford Public Schools – Hartford, CT
• Ryan Hurley, Milwaukee Community Schools Partnership – Milwaukee, WI
• Sarah Jonas, New York City DOE Department of Community Schools – New York, NY
"Virtual Youth Town Hall: Engaging Through and Beyond COVID-19" (Thursday, October 22 from 6:30-8:00 PM EST)
Across the United States, the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated inequities and forced schools to become more collaborative and compassionate to ensure the success of all youth under all different circumstances. As we persist through the global pandemic, this moment offers us an opportunity to amplify youth voices to be catalysts of change and foster youth-adult partnerships to effectively advance equity together.
Join the Coalition for Community Schools' Next Generation Coalition (NGC) on Thursday, October 22 from 6:30 PM EST - 8:00 PM EST, in a youth-led town hall to discuss the ongoing process of reopening schools (in-person, hybrid, and virtually), inequities we are experiencing, and advice for youth and adult partners to implement now and for years to come.
On this town hall, youth will discuss:
• How youth (primarily in high school) are feeling about their schooling situation (virtual, in-person, and hybrid);
• Challenges youth and schools are experiencing and innovations they are driving; and
• Suggestions to better support youth and youth-adult partnerships.
A Q&A session will follow moderated topic discussions.
Active Family and Community Engagement Resources
CreatED by Crayola
Creative at-home learning resources: Art-infused lesson plans, parents resources, create-to-learn kits, and art sets & inspiration.
Families In Schools Coronia Virus Resources
Learning resources and services to keep families and supported across districts, counties, states and nationwide.
Reach all your students' families in their home languages to build strong partnerships.This free for educators app supports two-way communication in multiple home languages. It is easy to use via the web or on the app. It will translate up to over 100+ languages. Can send individual or group messages up to 200 individuals per teacher.
ClassDojo is an educational technology communication app and website. It connects primary school teachers, students and families through communication features, such as a feed for photos and videos from the school day, and messaging that can be translated into more than 35 languages and has been used in 180 countries.
Whether you need a way to reach and engage families or share resources that help stakeholders teach and learn, Remind helps you stay connected with your students and families.
Have a conversation in two languages and hear your voice translated instantly. This works best for text messaging or in person for short conversations.
Bloomz
A free app to easily communicate with families. You can send pictures and instantly message parents..
Integrated Student Supports Resources
Center for Disease Control's (CDC) Interim Guidance for Administrators of US K-12 Schools and Childcare Programs
Schools, working together with local health departments, have an important role in slowing the spread of diseases and protecting vulnerable students and staff, to help ensure students have safe and healthy learning environments. Guidance for childcare programs and schools is organized into three categories based on the level of community transmission: 1) when there is no community transmission (preparedness phase), 2) when there is minimal to moderate community transmission, and 3) when there is substantial community transmission.
HIPAA and FERBA changes from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Stay up to date with HIPAA and FERBA changes from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Collaborative Leadership and Practice Resources
U.S. Department of Education's Impact of COVID-19 on Assessments and Accountability udner the Elementary and Secondary Education Act Fact Sheet
This fact sheet discusses the potential implications of novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on State assessment and accountability systems. This fact sheet also addresses other considerations regarding the use of Federal funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended (ESEA).
Return on Investment of a Community School Coordinator: A Case Study
The community school strategy has been proven effective in improving academic outcomes for students and it is well accepted among practitioners that a crucial piece of this strategy is the Coordinator. The ROI for the Coordinator for the five-year period estimates every $1 invested in the coordinator will return $7.11 net benefits.
Specific Resources
Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) Online Resources
A list of resources that families may access during this time of school closure. These resources have been curated to support at-home enrichment. All resources offer high-quality and free content. As a resource, students should start on their school's library portal pages which are provided at the bottom of this document. Each school library portal will provide students access to databases and programs that they are currently using in their schools.
Medium: Community Care During COVID-19: A Message To and From AAPIs
COVID-19 resources--translation, labor issues, community-sourced guides--for Asian American Pacific Islanders (AAPIs)
Mutual Aid Networks (MAN) in North America + Mutual Aid Hub/Map
Mutual Aid Networks (MANs) are a new type of networked cooperative creating means for everyone to discover and succeed in work they want to do, with the support of their community.
The Rand Corporation's new Impact Study provides evidence that Community Schools are effective in increasing graduation rates and student achievement, and in reduce chronic adsenteeism and siciplinary incidents. For more information, click here.
Build the Movement
Support the Coalition for Community Schools' census to count the number of Community Schools nationwide.
Community Schools provide an equity-driven, researched-based strategy for uniting, schools, families and communities for young people's success. As an ecosystem of national, state and local cross-sector leaders, the Coalition for Community Schools has supported the growth and development of Community Schools since 1998.
Stimulated by the Coalition, there has been an insurgence of proof, through research and growth activity in the field, that Community Schools have positive impact. There are now approximately 5,000 reported Community Schools across the country, with growing demand in rural, suburban, and urban communities and emerging international interest. With nearly 100,000 public schools, the Coalition has set an ambitious goal of 25,000 Community Schools by 2025 that will reach over 10,000,000 children and youth.
We are proud to launch this census effort, which has been informed extensively by input and feedback from Community Schools coordinators, network leaders and others. Through partnership, we will all continue to lead the way as advocates and supporters of Community Schools. Participation in this census marks the beginning of the journey for the field to collectively meet this goal. The long-term vision is to galvanize a critical mass of public schools that are creating the conditions, capacities, cultures and policies necessary for everyone to succeed.
As leaders in the field, we are requesting for you to coordinate the effort in your community to respond to the brief census survey found in the link below. The process is straight-forward and takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. We ask that you please do the following:
· Complete one survey per school
· Ensure school-level site coordinators complete the survey for their respective schools
https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/4891157/Community-Schools-Survey
Thank you in advance for your contributions to this effort and your continued partnership and support for the growth of the Community Schools movement.
Once you complete your survey, tweet about your enthusiasm about the growth of Community Schools using #25K by 2025.
"Triaging trauma: Community schools tap partners to address needs made worse by COVID-19"
Op-Ed: "Amidst a Pandemic, Community Schools Pave the Way Forward for Education, and Coordinators are Drivers"
Community Schools Video created by students from Oakland United School District.


Michael Meikle is a well known artist in Park Hill. His work often focuses on Christian symbols such as the crucifixion.
Michael often uses pen and ink, with broad felt tip pens featured from time to time.
His pictures are generally high in contrast. Michael often uses colour, but sometimes creates dramatic pictures in black and white.
Three of Michael's recent works are reproduced here with the artist's permission.
All images are copyright © Michael Meikle 2011.


JA Ranch managers are examining fire results to see how prescribed fires can be used for brush control in their property management.
Texas AgriLife Extension Service officials conducted a recent field day on the JA Ranch, southeast of Amarillo in Armstrong and Donley counties. Ranch operators along with AgriLife Extension and Texas AgriLife Research experts are looking at various treatments and results.
Because redberry juniper and mesquite thickly cover many pastures, it's difficult to gather cattle, says Andrew Bivins, one of the ranch owners and leader of the Panhandle Prescribed Burning Association.
"Some of these pastures we can't aerial spray because there is too much juniper, and it's too rough to grub it," Bivins says.
A prescribed burn takes time to properly plan, he says. Sometimes even after deferring grazing to build up fuel for the fire and burning black lines, the weather doesn't cooperate for fire.
• Prescribed burning can help control dense brush on the range.
• Winter or summer burns can be conducted in the right conditions.
• Mechanical or chemical treatment can work with fire to control brush.
Ansley says an option is to burn smaller portions of a pasture on the north and east sides first, with fairly conservative fires that have pre-burned black lines. Then one could possibly push the limits in terms of humidity and air temperatures for a hotter head fire on the southern sections, assuming the burn occurs with a south or southwest wind.
The key, says Ted McCollum, AgriLife Extension beef cattle specialist, Amarillo, is to not let the situation to get to the point where the juniper trees have to be used to move the fire.
Ken Cearley, AgriLife Extension wildlife management specialist, looks at it from a wildlife perspective. He says it would be best to leave a mosaic of plant communities in the pasture.
He suggests sometimes turning cattle in on the burned pasture a little early if quail were a major part of the operation's plan, because that would encourage the growth of forbs for wildlife.
Frequent use of this strategy could encourage invasive brush, however, due to less grass competition. Deferment through a full growing season would be more practical if livestock is the goal.
Mesquite might not be prime cover for quail, but Cearley says if it is basically the only woody plant available, it can be managed for their use.
Cearley also says burning as early as possible in the winter generally will benefit forbs, though a good grass cover still can be expected come springtime with deferment. Burning later in the winter, just before spring green-up, will favor grasses and, therefore, livestock.
In their boggy pasture, Bivins says they spent two years to get 2,000 acres grubbed and then deferred it for a year before burning it in 2003. The grubbing and burn combination did a good job of clearing up the brush growth.
"We like to wait a year or two after grubbing before we burn, but you don't want to wait too long," he says.
Bivins also says that everything didn't catch fire the first day, and he and his mother went out the next two days with drip torches to light fires for better coverage. He estimates $120 an acre to grub, so they have started to bulldoze two lines 100 yards apart and grub in between. Afterward, they let the area sit for a year before burning it as a black line. This procedure is followed by fire across the rest of the pasture.
He says in studies of mesquite seedlings, they discovered the growth node can slip back under the soil surface in the early stages of growth to protect it from fire, so earlier burning may not do a good job.
"While fire may be very hot at the soil surface, at a half-inch down in clay soils, you won't have any temperature difference," Ansley says.
Ansley says summer is when many of the wildfires started years ago, and while it may not be the practice now, they have benefits. Summer fires have a higher duration of extreme heat, which can top-kill brush species easier. "We don't recommend it in cedar country, but with mesquite and prickly pear, it's doable and more effective," he says.
Studies show if mesquite is only top-killed, the original canopy cover as a percentage of ground area returns within just a few years because of rapid multi-stemmed regrowth. Mesquite regrowth has more leaf area than before, and can become a greater problem than the original plant.
Treatments that maintain top-kill and keep mesquite canopies as a savanna can be another option. Low-intensity fires or spraying Reclaim by itself can be used for this option, Ansley says. These treatments will reduce the canopy foliage to about one-third the size and keep the mesquite from resprouting.
Resprouting replaces single- or double-stemmed mesquite trees with multiple-stemmed trees.
Ledbetter is with Texas A&M Agriculture Communications, Amarillo.
J.F. Cadenhead, Texas AgriLife Extension range specialist, Vernon, says several years can pass following a spray treatment for brush with something like a Reclaim/Remedy mix before a follow-up maintenance burn is needed on rangeland.
Sometimes it works great, and at other times, it may not.
Dale Smith of the JA Ranch in the Texas Panhandle says in one instance, a pasture was sprayed with a Reclaim/Remedy mix (quarter-pound rate each) in 2001, and it provided good control, with most of the mesquite appearing dead.
Nevertheless, about five years after they sprayed, they used a prescribed fire to clean up the dead stems. While it looked good, the mesquite began to resprout two to three years later, causing a major concern regarding long-term planning.
Jim Ansley, AgriLife Research range management scientist, Vernon, says it obviously was not a true root kill. But he cannot explain what happened.
Ansley and Cadenhead agreed this had not been seen before, and it was cause for concern.
The use of herbicides — normally used for weeds — every three years in a mesquite suppression program is another possible option for brush control, says Cadenhead. While the mesquite will come back, the three-year application of herbicide is cheaper than the Reclaim/Remedy mix, and it would keep the mesquite knocked back.
But Texas AgriLife Extension Service wildlife management specialist Ken Cearley cautions that, depending on which weeds are targeted, such a practice could remove weedy plants that are important to wildlife habitat.
KEEP A BALANCE: Prescribed burns performed at proper times and managed carefully can keep a balance of open space and brush on rangeland.


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Shurooq aims to strengthen media ties and focus on the importance of developing and sustaining environmental and eco-tourism projects in Sharjah The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), in collaboration with the Sharjah Media Corporation and the Sharjah Media Centre, organized a media trip for the journalists to discover the wonders of Mleiha Archaeological and Eco-tourism project, as well as take part in various fun-filled safari rides, dune-bashing activities, live musical performances, entertainments and series engaging activities during the evening. Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), the developing body for the Mleiha Archaeological and Eco-tourism project, along with Mahmoud Rashid…
March 15, 2016 Corporate, Developments, Event, Investment
Investment opportunities discussed during Sharjah-Canada business roundtable
Sharjah and Canadian representatives discuss investment at a business roundtable session Top business leaders from Sharjah and Canada held a Roundtable session yesterday (February 23) organized by the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) in collaboration with the Canadian Business Councils in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Panellists, consisting of top executives from leading government sectors in Sharjah, discussed keys areas of investment and growth in the emirate, and also presented key achievements at the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry. While Canada was represented by HE Emmanuel Kamarianakis, Consul General of Canada to Dubai and Colin Beaton, Board Member of…
March 2, 2016 Corporate, Developments, Event, Investment
Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) Meets the Leaders of Tomorrow at SHCT's Career Fair
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Bombs both sides of the border, but it's Gaza that's been reduced to rubble
Israel's air strikes have dismantled the infrastructure of the under-siege city with precision
Kim Sengupta
Wednesday 21 November 2012 20:47
Several people were wounded after a bomb destroyed a bus in Tel Aviv yesterday
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The air strikes have been surgical to avoid collateral damage, the Israeli military have insisted since this campaign began; an assertion not totally borne out by the mounting toll of casualties.
What is happening with precision, however, is the dismantling of the infrastructure of Gaza. Many of the institutions affiliated to Hamas were destroyed in the first rounds of air strikes. The latest assaults have focused on municipal buildings, the Palestine Legislative Council, the main bridge, a bank, a media centre and a sports complex.
There has been ancillary damage; a set of legal chambers, the city's main travel agency, a shopping mall have all been hit. As a ceasefire deal is finally struck in Cairo, what is left of civic society here continues to crumble. Abu Khadra, the biggest government complex, essential for almost every aspect of official business here, was the biggest wreckage site in Gaza, a mass of burnt and twisted metal and broken buildings still smouldering six hours after being hit by six missiles. Acres of documents on computers and paper have been incinerated, with little or no chance of the contents being retrieved. Abu Khadra was one of several targets in central Gaza City on Tuesday night. A few hours previously the Israeli military had dropped leaflets on border villages stating: "For your safety we demand you evacuate your houses immediately and move towards the centre of Gaza City."
Razai Abdelkarem Abu-Shaban, whose family home across the street was wrecked in the blast, asked: "Why do you think they did that? There have been people who have arrived here from those areas. Are they all right? You can see for yourself what the Israelis have done to the centre."
The Khadra buildings were was used by the Israelis while they ran Gaza and have had the same role after control passed to the Palestinians. Some of the ministries have moved out, but it remained an administrative hub. Haitam Ahmed Al-Naasri had left his desk at 4.30pm as waves of air strikes hit the city on Tuesday afternoon. He heard about the attack and turned up yesterday morning to see if anything was left. "I never thought I would see it like this, never. They have attacked this before, but now there is nothing left," Mr Al-Naasri, 48, said, shaking his head.
"We dealt with everything here. You wanted to buy a house you came here, you wanted to travel outside you came here, you wanted to get married, the same.
"Everything to do with the public sector in Gaza had to go through here. We shall have to start work somewhere else, but we won't get all the information again."
The private sector was having its own problems, some of a similar kind. The office of Saadi Abdullah, a lawyer, was blown up in the same area. "All my files have gone, case papers, legal histories, everything. None of it was political, it was to do with buying property, commercial matters, some of it from outside Gaza. It is such a mess," he said.
"Look, I am a lawyer. I want to see our cause as Palestinians taken forward the diplomatic way. We all want a peace agreement. But the Israelis are making sure that the only ones the people in Gaza can turn to are the men with guns."
The travel agency nearby was established by Wasim Mushtaha's grandfather and was in business for an uninterrupted 46 years – until yesterday. Mr Mushtaha had helped many local people chart the logistical and bureaucratic maze to travel abroad.
"We arranged holidays, people who had to go for medical treatment, for the Haj, they have destroyed this," an angry Mr Mushtata said, waving a piece of what was once his shopfront. "We employed 20 people, each one of them had maybe six in their family. It is very difficult for people to find jobs here. What will happen to them? Who's going to feed their children?"
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New Mexico State University Researchers Receive Funding to Use Raydiance USP Laser Platform to Detect Counterfeiting of Precious Gemstones: USP Laser's Precision Enables Spectroscopic Analysis without Gem Devaluation
Raydiance, Inc., developer of the world's first compact, cost-effective and fully software-controlled UltraShort Pulse (USP) laser system, today announced that it is working with a leading geologist at New Mexico State University (NMSU) who has received funding for laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) of rock and mineral compositions, a process by which researchers are able to analyze small parts of a mineral in a way that is essentially non-destructive.
We are thrilled to partner with NMSU on these exciting, groundbreaking projects. As a leader in research and development, NMSU is exactly the type of research hub we look to partner with to develop innovative commercial applications that will not only disrupt the marketplace, but also foster knowledge-based job growth for the state of New Mexico.
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (PRWEB) February 14, 2008
As part of this initiative, the precision and power of the Raydiance USP platform will allow researchers to differentiate fake gemstones from real gemstones, as well as uniquely identify individual gemstones with certainty, without causing damage to the stones. Until now, other lasers that have been effective at this technique have not been small, portable, precise or inexpensive enough to be practical for commercial use. They have also typically caused collateral damage to the material being examined.
Nancy McMillan, PhD, professor and academic head of the Department of Geological Sciences at NMSU and principal investigator of the gemstone project, said, "Lasers have been used in the past to determine the type, origin and quality of gemstones. However, until we saw Raydiance's technology in action, we had never seen a laser that does not cause damage to the stone, lowering its value. Looking ahead, we expect the Raydiance USP laser platform to be an invaluable tool for appraisers and insurers across the industry."
McMillan's project aims to illustrate how Raydiance lasers can detect gemstones that were treated to look like real stones, such as chemically-coated diamonds, rubies injected with leaded glass to superficially remove flaws, and sapphires that have been diffused with the element beryllium to produce a brilliant orange color. The research will also test the laser's capability to identify minerals that are being illegally sold as more expensive ones, such as synthetic forsterite sold as tanzanite.
Today, gemstone evaluation most-commonly consists of either subjective visible inspection, examining a stone's refractive index, or inspection with a microscope.
USP lasers are extremely brief light pulses of unprecedented power that, unlike continuous wave lasers, instantly vaporize any material without heat or residual damage at very precise scales, down to the micron level. Until now, most USP systems have been extremely expensive, very large and usable only by photonics experts.
Raydiance President Scott Davison said, "We are thrilled to partner with NMSU on these exciting, groundbreaking projects. As a leader in research and development, NMSU is exactly the type of research hub we look to partner with to develop innovative commercial applications that will not only disrupt the marketplace, but also foster knowledge-based job growth for the state of New Mexico."
Dr. McMillan's work is one of six research projects on the Raydiance USP laser platform currently underway at NMSU. Each multi-disciplinary team is developing novel applications based on the unique properties of Raydiance lasers to identify promising, high-growth ideas and projects that can be commercialized within New Mexico. Other projects include spectroscopic techniques for sensitive detection and identification of chemical species or microorganisms and live imaging of neural and sensory tissue for biomedical applications.
About Raydiance, Inc.
Raydiance, Inc. is the developer of the world's first compact, cost-effective and fully software-controlled UltraShort Pulse (USP) laser system. This breakthrough technology platform harnesses the incredible power and precision of these lasers and makes them easily accessible for the development of revolutionary new applications across a wide range of industries. Under the guidance of former AOL Chairman and CEO Barry Schuler today Raydiance is a fast-growth start-up that is rapidly validating its vision in the marketplace with early adopters across several application sectors. For more information, please visit http://www.Raydiance-Inc.com.
About New Mexico State University
A comprehensive land-grant institution of higher learning, New Mexico State University was founded in 1888 as an agricultural college and preparatory school. Dedicated to teaching, research, and service at the undergraduate and graduate levels, NMSU is a NASA Space Grant College and Hispanic-serving institution. The statewide system provides learning opportunities to all the citizens of the state through cooperative extension offices in the 33 New Mexico counties, 13 research and science centers statewide, campuses in Alamogordo, Carlsbad, Dona Ana County, Grants and Las Cruces, an Albuquerque Center and distance education programs.
Daniel Miles Delson
Raydiance, Inc.
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Paroma is an Advisor at SportVEST where she utilizes her experience in a hands-on role at SportVEST reviewing and implementing internal and external regulatory requirements from an international perspective. Paroma also has considerable commercial and business acumen and brings organizational oversight to the SportVEST project adding value to many key areas of the business. Paroma has a Masters degree from London School of Economics and Political Science, along with many years of experience practicing Law at a leading international law firm. She has experience working with the FCA (the regulator for financial services firms and financial markets in the UK), venture capital funds, startups as well as established companies.


We looked at the top 1 Pool Cleaners and dug through the reviews from 4 of the most popular review sites including Chief Pool, Pool Cleaner Guides, Pool Cleaner Lab, Home Mention and more. Through this analysis, we've determined the best Pool Cleaner you should buy.
In our analysis of 63 expert reviews, the Pentair Pentair Kreepy Krauly Universal Pool Cleaner placed 5th when we looked at the top 9 products in the category. For the full ranking, see below.
Checkout The Best Pool Cleaner for a detailed review of all the top pool cleaners.
This cleaners are great for pools with small debris.
The Kreepy Krauly automatic pool cleaner installs easily into the skimmer and does not require an extra booster pump to function.
They love that it is safe and easy to use; that it removes almost all dirt, debris and leave there is in the pool and that it can reach round corners of steps and ladders.
Pentair Kreepy Krauly efficiently cleans the floors, sidewalls, sloped surfaces, corners, ladder portions.
If you have larger debris (bigger leafs) than you should get a leaf canister to prevent clogging the pool filter and pump basket.
The biggest hang-up seems to be that it sometimes gets stuck on the steps or cornered in a corner.
Some users mention that it sometimes gets stuck in a corner however; you can eliminate this problem if you manually move the hose.
Sometimes the cleaner gets trapped into pool steps during cleaner.
Kreepy Krauly is simply the most popular suction-side cleaner in history with more than 3 million satisfied customers worldwide. It's fast, dependable, thorough and lasts for years and years. It's been redesigned for greater cleaning coverage from the water line to the pool bottom but it still gives you all the simplicity and reliability that over three million owners have trusted for decades. Kreepy Krauly cleaner's powerful suction relentlessly removes dirt and debris automatically. And with only one operational moving part, you can count on years and years of dependable service, and an exceedingly low cost of operation. Powerful suction makes removal of both large and small debris a cinch and there is no expensive, energy draining booster pump to buy, saving you significantly on your utility bills. It installs in minutes, with no tools required.
Keeping a swimming pool clean is hard work, but it's well worth it for the hours of fun every summer. With the right automatic pool cleaner, you can cut down on those hours of work, grabbing any dirt and debris and keeping all surfaces clean.
Pool cleaners have so many features, though, it can be easy to feel a little overwhelmed as you start shopping. Your first concern will no doubt be efficiency. After all, a pool cleaner that doesn't actually clean anything isn't worth having. One thing that factors into how well your pool cleaner performs is pressure. Just as a pressure washer can power off stains on your home's exterior, the right amount of pressure can blast away all of that grime on your pool's surface.
Large debris is another challenge your pool cleaner will face. This generally comes down to suction. The stronger suction your pool cleaner has, the more likely it will be able to collect those more stubborn items, particularly leaves. Some cleaners have parts you can interchange on those days when you notice larger debris in the pool.
In order to maneuver around your pool, though, your cleaner will need to be lightweight enough to scale walls and climb stairs. It will also need to have sensors built in that can determine exactly which areas of your pool need to be cleaned on any given day. The more automatic this process is, the less time you'll have to spend worrying about keeping your pool clean.
Even with the best pool cleaner, though, you may find it will occasionally get stuck. Pay close attention to these problem areas, and make sure you check in on your pool during the warm months of the year to ensure your cleaner isn't stuck.
Certain pool cleaners can also tend to damage the pool's surface, particularly if your pool is made of more sensitive materials. In some cases, you'll be able to buy special wheels that will ensure your pool remains in great shape without sacrificing any cleanliness.
There are many myths surrounding pools and cleanliness, including the misconception that chlorine kills all germs. While the right combination of chemicals will get rid of germs, this process takes time. That means, that, unfortunately, some germs can survive even in a well-treated pool for days. In addition to keeping your pool surface clean using a pool cleaner, you also need the right pH balance and chlorine to keep it healthy. If you own your own pool, you should be testing the water every day before your first swim to make sure the levels haven't dropped to an unsafe range overnight.
Pressure plays a big role in how efficient your pool cleaner is. The Polaris Vac-Sweep Side Pool Cleaner is powered by double jets. It not only dislodges the most stubborn debris, but it does so in three hours or less. The Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus's double scrubbing brushes also do a good job, but they do sometimes have difficulty cleaning the waterline.
Even the best pool cleaners can struggle to capture larger debris, like leaves. The Hayward Poolvergnuegen, 2 Wheel lets you change out the suction throats to make sure it gets those larger pieces.
If you have steps, you may want to go with a more lightweight model, like the Polaris Vac-Sweep Side Pool Cleaner or the Zodiac BARACUDA Automatic Pool Cleaner. Both are lightweight enough to handle the sides of your pool and your steps, but the Polaris Vac-Sweep Side Pool Cleaner adds on a three-wheel base to help with those challenges.
Today's cleaners use GPS to move around a pool. The Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus has built-in sensors that scan your pool and find the best route to take. This makes sure it gets the work done in the most efficient way possible. The Hayward Poolvergnuegen, 2 Wheel has a patented steering system that helps it get around the walls, stairs and other curves found in a pool.
In addition to pressure, suction is an important feature in a pool cleaner, helping you get those more stubborn items that other models won't. The Polaris Vac-Sweep Side Pool Cleaner has a three-jet suction design that helps it both capture bigger debris and resist clogging.
Your pool cleaner will work with your pump, which you should already have in place. For best results, you'll need to make sure your cleaner is compatible with the pump you have. The Zodiac BARACUDA Automatic Pool Cleaner works just as well with a high-pressure pump as it does with a low-pressure one.
One thing you may not think about until you've had your pool cleaner for a while is cable tangles. The Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus has a swivel to keep the cable from twisting and coiling while it works. When a cable is longer, that's a valuable feature to have.
As convenient as pool cleaners can be, they can be a pain if they get stuck often. The Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus does occasionally get stuck, as does the Zodiac BARACUDA Automatic Pool Cleaner. The Zodiac BARACUDA Automatic Pool Cleaner can be especially prone to sticking around raised drains. It may also sometimes need to be redirected to the shallow end of the pool.
If you're looking for an affordable pool cleaner, you'll find that with the Zodiac BARACUDA Automatic Pool Cleaner, which retails in the $200-$300 range. The Hayward Poolvergnuegen, 2 Wheel tops $300, while the Polaris Vac-Sweep Side Pool Cleaner exceeds $400. The priciest is the Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus, which sells for more than $700. When pricing pool cleaners, it's also important to consider what add-ons you'll need. The Polaris Vac-Sweep Side Pool Cleaner, for instance, requires an extra booster pump, as well as a purchase like a rear sweep tail, so those will add on to the price.
When ease of use is a priority, the Zodiac BARACUDA Automatic Pool Cleaner delivers, serving as a welcome alternative to other pool cleaners. It's easy to set up and has a self-adjusting flow valve. The Hayward Poolvergnuegen, 2 Wheel is easy to install and low maintenance, which means you'll be able to put it in place and let it do its work.
Energy efficiency is another consideration. The unique design of the Hayward Poolvergnuegen, 2 Wheel makes the most of the water coming through it, reducing wasted energy.
The wheels on the Hayward Poolvergnuegen, 2 Wheel can cause damage to your pool liner. If you have vinyl or fiberglass, you'll also want to consider tape tires to protect the surface of your pool.


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Q: C++ call function with string as parameter Lets say I have several functions like function1(), function2(), ....., function1000()
and I am getting a string in a function lets say call_function(string function_name).
Now I need to execute function based on function_name.
I searched for solutions and found I can use maps.
Is there any easy way to create a map for lets say 1000 keys(string type) and respective functions ?
eg: call_function(function541) then it should execute function541();

A: You can use map to function pointers for this stuff
void func1(const char *args)
{
     //....
}

void func2(const char *args)
{
     //....
}

typedef void (*function) (const char *args);

//......

std::map<std::string, function> func_map;

func_map.insert(std::pair<std::string, function>("func1", func1));
func_map.insert(std::pair<std::string, function>("func2", func2));

func_map["func1"]("arg1 arg2 arg3"); // Here is the func1 call

A:
Is there any easy way to create a map for lets say 1000 keys(string type) and respective functions ?
eg: call_function(function541)
  then it should execute function541();

No, there is no easy way, because C++ does not have reflection. Function names only exist for the compiler. At run-time, there is no relationship between a function called function541 in your source code and the string "function541" existing in memory while the program is being executed.
Each and any of such links must be established manually:
std::map<std::string, std::function<void()>> map;
// ...
map["function541"] = function541;

Of course, you can still automate such a task with code generation. Functions with mechanical names like this don't look like manually written C++ code anyway. That is, you can write a script in some other language that creates the C++ code to add the thousand functions to the map, perhaps as some kind of pre-build step.
Still, from a run-time point of view, there's no automation whatsoever.

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Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau brought up something to President Rody Duterte
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The very well-known Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called the incoming president-elect Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday, May 24, and brought up something to him. President Rody Duterte spoke to Trudeau over the phone.
According to President Rody during a press conference on Thursday morning, May 26, Trudeau brought up about human rights and the death of a Canadian man at the hands of the rebel group named Abu Sayyaf. Their conversation took almost 9-minute at around 3:30 P.M. (Philippine Time).
Mayor-President Rody called their chat as a "civil" one. He said that Canadian Prime Minister talked about the "universal declaration of human rights."
Duterte said, "I'm following it. I said that we are partners, may we remain partners for all time."
Duterte also give thanks to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for the protection of all Filipino workers receive while working in Canada.
"I am aware there are Filipinos, a lot of them, working there. I am happy that they have found protection even in the labor laws," he said.
Then the President also apologized to Trudeau for the unexpected death of Canadian national John Ridsdel at the hands of the Abu Sayyaf in September 2015.
According to Rappler, The head of John Ridsdel was found dumped outside city hall on Jolo, a mountainous and jungle-clad island in the far south of the Philippines.
"Please accept my apologies for the incident that resulted in the killing of your national and we will try our very best to make sure nothing of the sort will happen again," President Rody said.
Meanwhile, President Rody also have talked to the current United States President Obama via phone last week, Tuesday, May 17. They had a conversation but not detailed as what he had spoke to Trudeau.
(Read Here: Obama offered something to presumptive president-elect Duterte)
(Read Here: CBCP on President Rody Duterte: 'his attacks are Old Stories')
(Read Here: CHR on President Rody Duterte: 'He violated Magna Carta of Women with rape joke')
(Read Here: Stargazer predicted Duterte's presidency on the next 6-years, 'There WILL BE CHAOS')
(Read Here: President Rody on his Inauguration: 'I don't like Barong, I don't like Amerikana')
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The Highlands Current (https://highlandscurrent.org/2023/01/13/new-on-the-job/)
New on the Job
By Staff | January 13, 2023
William F.X. O'Neil, a Republican, took the oath of office as Dutchess County executive on Jan. 4 in Poughkeepsie. The deputy county executive for 11 years, he succeeds Marc Molinaro, who won the seat in November to represent the 19th District in the U.S. House. The county executive position will be on the Nov. 7 ballot.
Mike Lawler, a Republican who defeated incumbent Sean Patrick Maloney, a Philipstown resident, to represent District 17 in Congress, posed last week on the House floor with his wife, Doina, and newly elected Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Beacon is part of District 18 and represented by Pat Ryan, a Democrat.
Kevin Byrne, who ran unopposed to become the new Putnam County executive, was sworn in Dec. 30 by Molinaro.
Rob Rolison, a Republican, took the oath Jan. 4 to join the state Senate representing the 39th District, which includes Beacon and Philipstown.
The first official act by Dana Levenberg, a Democrat who was elected to the state Assembly to represent District 95, which includes Philipstown, was to present a citation to her predecessor, Sandy Galef, who retired after 30 years. Beacon is part of District 104 and represented by Jonathan Jacobson, a Democrat who ran unopposed for a third term.
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Nicholas Kuvach on January 13, 2023 at 12:20 pm said:
On Jan. 6, a ceremony was held at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., to mark the second anniversary of the attack on the building. There were a few hundred lawmakers at the ceremony, and only one was a Republican.
Most important to me: Where was my representative? Where was Mike Lawler? Does he endorse the insurgents? If not the insurgents, does he endorse their agenda? If not their agenda, does he endorse brutalizing the police officers who defended the Capitol?
It's Lawler's first week in office and already he's failing his district, and failing to stand up for our Constitution.
Cali Gorevic on January 14, 2023 at 5:34 pm said:
Many thanks to Mr. Kuvach for this comment. I will hope to read Mike Lawler's response.


Local Chinese restaurant will make your wallet and appetite happy.
Good Chinese food can often be hard to find on a student budget. Most of the time you have to settle for Panda Express, eat cuisine from a different culture, or just give up on life. Wong's Canton Chinese Restaurant offers another option. They serve delicious Chinese food at low prices, and are located less than three miles from American River College.
The small building is easy to miss if you aren't looking for it. Inside is a compact dining area with about a dozen tables and booths with light pink wallpaper and paintings depicting traditional Chinese culture hanging on the walls. The first thing I noticed was the takeout menus on display. Takeout is important if you are in a rush, and, while I was there, several customers came in to pick up orders. A quick look at the menu shows typical favorites like sweet and sour chicken or pork, broccoli beef, lemon chicken, pot stickers, orange chicken, and a variety of rice and chow mien.
Entrées come with wonton soup, which is brought to you immediately. I was pleasantly surprised to find potatoes in the soup, ultimately enhancing the flavors and making it delicious. It was the perfect balance of flavors, and was comparable to soups at more expensive Chinese restaurants.
From the time the order was placed, no more than 10 minutes passed before the food was brought out. I had broccoli beef with chow mien and orange chicken with fried rice. The noodles had an excellent texture and weren't under or over cooked. The broccoli was well steamed and not too soggy, and while the beef wasn't anything special, it was pretty tasty. The orange chicken came in a delicious sauce that was garnished with real oranges, and while the rice was a little dry, the entrée was enjoyable.
The most surprising thing about this meal was the price. For less than $13, two entrées turned out to be more food than we could handle. The waitress kindly offered to box up our food, and didn't just bring out boxes, she boxed it up for us. Wong's is known for large portions at low prices.
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- (CGSize)itemSize:(NSString*)_item;
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    CGSize winSize = [[CCDirector sharedDirector] winSize];
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        case kDOUNTIL_PREDICATE_TAG:
            if (self.parentType == TerminalTerminalCellParentType) {
                [[ViewControllerManager instance] showInstructionsView:[[CCDirector sharedDirector] openGLView] withInstructionType:TerminalDoUntilPredicateInstructionType andInstructionSet:self.instructionSet];
            } else {
                [[ViewControllerManager instance] showInstructionsView:[[CCDirector sharedDirector] openGLView] withInstructionType:SubroutineDoUntilPredicateInstructionType andInstructionSet:self.instructionSet];
            }
            break;
        default:
            [super touchesBegan:touches withEvent:event];
            break;
    }
}

@end

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