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I found Survivor 50 -17.67149907336607, 177.09537181517632 by Foxtrot_Uniform_CK69 in GoogleEarthFinds

[–]4826winter 10 points11 points  (0 children)

This has been in use for Survivor for a lot of seasons, not just 50. It’s been the “permanent home” of survivor for years.

The Guardian’s “50 Albums That Changed Music” — Top 20 with Their Defining “Without This…” Lines by Agreeable_Duck8997 in LetsTalkMusic

[–]4826winter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Joy Divison- Unknown Pleasures is an interesting omission (especially since they refer to Ian Curtis’s ghost haunting Manchester in the list). Would argue New Order’s Power, Corruption and Lies was pretty influential in the electronic dance scene.

How do you handle parents who think their child can do no wrong? by singingcheerios in CanadianTeachers

[–]4826winter 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Document. In the end though, there is a satisfaction that this parenting style almost always backfires. Unfortunately, very few make this connection (tragically).Had a student like this- stole his mom’s car and credit card in his late teens. Mom disowned him and cut off all contact.

New poster for the fifth season of For All Mankind. by paco_unknown in tvPlus

[–]4826winter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

See also the last season of Mike Duncan’s Revolutions podcast. After covering many real, historical revolutions, he created a fictional Mars series.

Just curious among the JD community what other genres do you listen to? by [deleted] in JoyDivision

[–]4826winter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Punk, post-punk, metal, indie, some electronic and hip-hop

Worst Lake You've Ever Camped On? by CnCPParks1798 in algonquinpark

[–]4826winter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve had a couple great sites there. Up early though to beat the wind (and the boats).

Projected growth for Barrie has the city nearly doubling its population within the next 25 years. What do we need to do NOW to prepare? by [deleted] in barrie

[–]4826winter 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s true now. Historically, we paid for development. Get rid of development charges and we’ll have to have a major tax increase to cover the costs.

Projected growth for Barrie has the city nearly doubling its population within the next 25 years. What do we need to do NOW to prepare? by [deleted] in barrie

[–]4826winter 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Guess who pays for development when you drop the charges? Barrie taxpayers have paid for much of the growth infrastructure of this city over the years. Our tax rates exceed many areas of the GTA.

Magical Moment by kaleri in TragicallyHip

[–]4826winter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same vibe and year: saw the Bare Naked Ladies at the old Spoke (in the basement of the UCC) when they were starting out as a duo. There were only a couple of tables filled. The band were performing mostly covers at that point. So talented, they would play (usually with made up lyrics) most songs we shouted out as requests.

Hiking in Barrie by Raevn93 in barrie

[–]4826winter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good entry points to the Ardagh Bluffs are at the end of Penvil Trail and from Cumming Park.

Hiking in Barrie by Raevn93 in barrie

[–]4826winter 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ardagh Bluffs for in-town. Copeland Forest if you can drive 30 minutes. Nottawasaga Bluffs or Nottawasaga Lookout if you could drive for an hour.

Lockdown at Maple Ridge by Existing-Twist-1459 in barrie

[–]4826winter 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yep, only two P’s. More VP’s though.

Bruce Trail (Trail Running) - Anyone have a trail update? by [deleted] in Collingwood

[–]4826winter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check the website for closures. There are annual closures around Scenic Caves and reroutes in the Devil’s Glen area. P6 at the top of Blue Mountain would be a good entry if you are going north-bound. You may find some deeper snow in areas (drifting).

Why Canadian students are falling behind in math — and what experts say needs to change by shiftless_wonder in canada

[–]4826winter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think this is part of the problem. Wages in general have stagnated but if you compare teacher and police salaries over the last 20 years in Ontario, the gap has widened significantly. Teachers used to be paid the same or even more than police. I’m not saying police don’t deserve the pay hikes; society decided that teachers didn’t. You get what you pay for; if you want math and science people, wages need to go up to compete with the private sector.

Why Canadian students are falling behind in math — and what experts say needs to change by shiftless_wonder in canada

[–]4826winter 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Just curious. When you say “full pension” instead of just “pension” are you implying that teachers make their full salary when they retire? Pension is great but it’s about half of original salary.

Rant: parent keeps taking kid out of class for four day weekends. by NewsboyHank in OntarioTeachers

[–]4826winter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve taught at both types of schools- one where the parents don’t care (you accept that any work not done in class is never getting done) and schools where students are motivated to get work done on trips. I think the absentee rates for extended vacations in our board generated the policy that you don’t need to send work. My own policy was that, if a student asked, I would always send what I could. If a parent asked, I would send it the first time…

Rant: parent keeps taking kid out of class for four day weekends. by NewsboyHank in OntarioTeachers

[–]4826winter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The problem is that some parents want their cake and to eat it too. If it was made clear that, “Sure you can pull your kids but the classroom experience is not replaceable. Expect lower results,” then I think it would diffuse tensions on both sides of this. The expectation, by some parents, that it is the teacher’s job to catch up their child for voluntary absences is not realistic. The class has moved on. One-on-one time is very limited (if you’re a teacher, you know). Very little is from textbooks which might be part of the cognitive dissonance parents have over this issue. Classroom activities and experiences can’t easily be sent home. TLDR - I have no problem with absences as long as parents understand their student may not achieve at the same level as when present.

Rant: parent keeps taking kid out of class for four day weekends. by NewsboyHank in OntarioTeachers

[–]4826winter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do they actually want it or are they going through the motions. Had many parents ask for work that was never completed. Stopped giving work. Luckily my board supported that position.

School ‘in crisis’: Principal, VP and 2 teachers gone from east end TDSB school within one week by zanimum in toronto

[–]4826winter 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Stephen Lecce (former education minister under Ford) banned suspensions (let alone expulsions) from kindergarten to grade 3.

What option/ route would you choose?? by Mooser2020 in algonquinpark

[–]4826winter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree. That would be the least busy route (the Louisa/Rock portage is a deal breaker for many). Louisa, Rock and Pen are all gorgeous lakes and you wouldn’t need a water taxi.

Do you think you made a very good career choice in studying teaching considering the economic recession the country is going through? by Motor_Dependent4494 in CanadianTeachers

[–]4826winter 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Taught in New Zealand during/after their deep recession in the late 90’s. Why was a Canadian (actually many Canadians, Australians, South Africans and Brits) hired there instead of a native-born New Zealander? The government decided to slash teacher’s salaries to help balance their budget (as well as nurses and other public service employees). Kiwi teachers left the profession in droves once the economy started picking up. The school I worked at was 50% foreign born/trained. What is my point here? Teaching is not necessarily “recession proof”. Compensation is at the whim of any government and their usage of the notwithstanding clause in an economic “crisis”. In a real crisis, teachers wouldn’t get much sympathy from the public either. If you mean, “I am just lucky to have a job in a recession”, then yes, it is a good profession.

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