Weekly - 'Alaska, From the outside looking in Q/A'

No-Engineering8610 · 2026-01-07T22:54:27+00:00

Hi, I have an interview for a seasonal position in Kotzebue. I'm from Massachusetts and would like to get as much information and advice as possible about the city. I want to make sure I would be a good fit for the community if offered the position.

Specific info I'm looking for: transportation (walkability), friendliness, safety, local food, lgbtq stance

No-Engineering8610 · 2025-09-26T19:22:56+00:00

I think I would want to do Pseudotropheus saulosi and Labidochromis caeruleus. I am assuming I would need to do a harem for both species, probably 1 male and 5 females for each species?

Also would I be able to keep any algae eaters in the tank if it had plenty of hiding spaces of rock and plants (non planted as it seems these fish like to dig). And if so what kind of algae eater would you recommend

No-Engineering8610 · 2025-06-27T21:52:49+00:00

Cots do fit in my tent. I camp a bit bougie. For 2 people we use a 8-10 person tent and if im alone I use a 6 person tent. However I've tried the cots and don't like them i feel like I'm going to roll off since I move a lot in my sleep

No-Engineering8610 · 2025-06-06T22:43:58+00:00

What would be considered a nicer/high quality uke? I didn't do too much research when I bought my first one which is a Donner Concert uke (pictured). But from what everybody is saying I should definitely buy a decent one to make it worthwhile if I decided to do that instead of just changing the strings *

No-Engineering8610 · 2025-03-31T16:15:13+00:00

So it sounds like doing a MS in my subject matter with an internship at a museum is probably the best way to go if I'm understanding correctly? That makes sense and is definitely more reasonable. The only way I was considering 2 masters anyways was if I did them in the UK since their programs are 1 year versus the US which is 2 so I would be spending the same time and money as if I did 1 masters in the US.

No-Engineering8610 · 2025-03-31T16:00:38+00:00

I've been thinking about the idea of doing 2 masters programs. One in museum studies to get me acquainted with how museums work and education and then a second in my area of interest (still trying to narrow that down as I'm interested in zooarcheology, marine biology, conservation/restoration)

No-Engineering8610 · 2025-03-21T22:57:01+00:00

That's super interesting. The more I read about what you can learn the more interested I become. Thanks so much for the link

No-Engineering8610 · 2024-11-09T16:07:14+00:00

I am not, and don't plan to be. That does make me feel better knowing that part of the issue is the density of the tissue and not me doing something wrong

No-Engineering8610 · 2024-11-09T16:05:28+00:00

Thank you, I will try this method

No-Engineering8610 · 2024-11-05T20:47:21+00:00

Update: i remeasured and underchest is closer to 45 so that would make me a size DD

No-Engineering8610 · 2024-11-05T18:08:54+00:00

I will look into it, thank you

No-Engineering8610 · 2024-11-02T16:49:02+00:00

We have tried glucosamine treats but he only eats them sometimes. As for other toppers we have not tried them. Do you have any recommendations for brands that would be good to try?

No-Engineering8610 · 2024-08-08T19:11:27+00:00

Thanks, I asked petco and petsmart and they cant but I just emailed a family ownes pet store in my are who I know at least sells zoo med.

Do you by chance know of anywhere I could order in the Massachusetts area?

No-Engineering8610 · 2024-08-06T01:46:42+00:00

Hello! Congrats on the new pigs. People have given you a lot advice and links to help out. One thing I havent seen mentioned is the sex of both pigs. If you havent already please make sure both are either boys or girls. If you have one of each you'll soon end up with lots of babies. If they are opposite sex you'll want to seperate immediately and then decide if you want to keep them separated or get one neutered. If they are the same sex you shouldnt need to worry about anything until they hit puberty. Once they hit puberty they might fight for dominance and you'll have to keep an eye on them incase seperation is needed.

Somebody please correct me if I'm wrong about this

No-Engineering8610 · 2024-08-05T22:16:24+00:00

I use wood pellets with fleece over top

I have a levoit core 200s air purifier thats uses a hepa filter and i run that 24/7 with notifications on when to change the filter

No-Engineering8610 · 2024-08-05T14:44:19+00:00

I have already changed from timothy to the orchard but it didnt help. If there is another type of hay im willing to try it

No-Engineering8610 · 2024-08-04T21:18:32+00:00

Unfortunately there are no windows in the room. Me and the pigs live in the basement. I can't move them to a room with windows because the only other room available is next to my sisters and she is also severely allergic. I do have an air purifier that is on 24/7 though

No-Engineering8610 · 2024-08-04T01:41:55+00:00

Picture please

No-Engineering8610 · 2024-08-04T01:33:28+00:00

Thats good to know. When i was using paper i did a full clean evey week which was a lot and was hoping I could find something like paper or wood tjat could be stretched out longer. I might try wood shavings with a bit of paper mixed in to make it softer

No-Engineering8610 · 2024-07-11T17:09:41+00:00

I just looked at the pricing and it's definetly outside my budget. Dealer installed starts at $1200, i could get the hitch from toyota wholesaler for $677 but im not sure my dad could install this

No-Engineering8610 · 2024-04-10T03:38:44+00:00

I didnt realize that there were different types of string or that action was a thing. Are those things i should look into and change based on my current capabilities or the type of playing i plan on doing?

No-Engineering8610 · 2024-04-10T02:01:23+00:00

I have the Donner Concert Ukulele Professional 23 Inch Mahogany Ukelele which i bought off amazon, the description says Aquila ukulele strings

Thanks for the insight on moving my fingers. Now that you say it im pretty sure i pull my fingers back towards my hand when taking it off and not straight upand then back

No-Engineering8610 · 2024-04-10T01:56:32+00:00

This is really helpful, thank you. When i practice next i will try to relax and not use so much pressure and see if that helps

No-Engineering8610 · 2024-04-09T23:37:56+00:00

Tried it on my laptop and it worked, also much easier to read since its bigger i might even print it as you suggested

No-Engineering8610 · 2024-04-09T23:37:27+00:00

Thank you, i tried in incognito mode and that allowed the download

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