Understanding Pool Chemistry

Understanding Pool ChemistryWhen it comes to pool chemistry, you will find that pool owners get into a rut pretty quickly. It doesn't have to be this way though. One thing you can do right now to ensure that you have a successful swimming season is to get a pool chemistry chart.Chemistry charts are fairly easy to use and very quick to make. The first thing you will need to do is gather a few of your pool chemicals. This includes chemicals that control or regulate water chemistry and chemicals for the pool itself. Once you have gathered the chemicals, it is time to print out the chart.When it comes to making a chemistry chart, you may want to start off with an established template. You don't want to start from scratch though. Instead, you can go with a template that already exists. Pool chemistry charts can be purchased online or in a local library.After you purchase a pool chemistry chart, you can find several different options for using it. You can make a chart for each of the pools in your pool. You can also make a chart for the entire pool. The point of using a template is that you can easily resize the chart as needed.The main types of chart available are those that show the levels of different substances. For example, they show the amount of chlorine, hardness, alkalinity, acidity, or sulfur levels. Sometimes the level of a substance can be shown, but only at one particular point in time. A good example of this is that the pH level will fluctuate slightly, but won't fluctuate drastically.A few great charts are some that show a history of how things like pH, hardness, and acidity have changed throughout the years. One great thing about making your own chart is that you can do your own interpretation of what is happening. What you might see as a big change in the chemicals may not be accurate or a positive for your system. Another thing to keep in mind is that the records you get for the charts aren't perfect either.All in all, using a pool chemistry chart c an provide you with a lot of different perspectives and ideas. They will allow you to consider how things have changed over time, what may have caused changes, and what might help your system work better in the future. Although there is a lot more to a pool chemistry chart than that, you should definitely keep these tips in mind. Finding one that fits in your needs will be easy, and will help you take advantage of all the benefits that come with having a swimming pool.

Idioms and a Magic Roundabout

Idioms and a Magic Roundabout I recently spent time in  Medellín, Colombia, where a roundabout in the road meant driving into a clustered mess of cars, darting out when you see your exit and hoping for the best.  However, in Swindon, England they  really hit the nail on the head.  It seems that adding more circles to a roundabout would only make it more chaotic, but in the following video youll see how well it works.  Watch this short video, then answer the questions in the comments section to practice your listening comprehension and some commonly used idioms.What does England like to call some of its intersections?Why would you think the Brits are off their rockers upon seeing this roundabout?For how many years has this roundabout been working?How can people avoid traffic in this roundabout?You just _____ your vehicle ______  where you wanna go, _____  to cars already in the _____  of the magic, then Brexit on the other side.How did Swindon use the roundabout to celebrate a town anniversary?Now, lets take a look at some commonly used idioms:lose the plotcant understand what is happening. (He has lost the plot.)at the drop of a hatinstantly (I would go to that show at the drop of a hat.)beat around the bushavoid the main topic (Dont beat around the bush.)hit the nail on the headdo or say something exactly right (You hit the nail on the head.)off ones  rockercrazy (You are off your rocker.)Your challenge this week: use all of these idioms in one short story/paragraph.  Well respond and share the most creative or humorous  responses!

3 Signs Its Time To Transfer Colleges

3 Signs It's Time To Transfer Colleges Photo by Buro Millennial from Pexels #1. You Finished Your Associate’s Degree If you have finished your college studies up to the point that you have achieved your Associate’s Degree, then you are at a really good stopping point to transfer schools. An Associate’s Degree basically encompasses all of your general education requirements, without necessarily going (or going too far) into your major’s requirements. A big concern with transferring schools is that you will lose credits for classes that you have already takenâ€"just because you transferred does not mean your credits will. But an Associate’s Degree is a good springboard that will help more of your classes be accepted if and when you do transfer schools. The degree basically offers you a lifetime lock on the credits you have already completed. It is often cheaper to get your Associate’s Degree from a community college and then transfer to a four-year college or university for the specialized classes from your major. Why pay more for the same classes? And if you find that your studies are not a great fit, you transfer schools and it is still not a great fit and you decide to leave school if you did not first earn your Associate’s Degree when you leave school you will have nothing to show for it. If you use your Associate’s Degree as the turning point, you will always at least have that degree on your resume. #2. Your Major Program Is Not What You Wanted Maybe you are super psyched about being a theatre major. Or a business major. Or whatever major it is that you chose. But something about the program your school offers makes you sort of hesitant. If you are a theatre major, maybe the program does not offer enough support to those students interested in aspects of the field besides acting. If you are a business major, there is not enough emphasis on entrepreneurship, which is what you are most interested in. Yeah sure, you could get by, but you are not getting what you wanted or needed from the program you are enrolled in. If you are not getting what you are paying for our of the program, it might be time to transfer colleges and into a program that better matches your goals. #3. The College Just Is Not the Right Fit Sometimes, the best-laid plans go awry. Maybe you researched the heck out of this school before you chose it. Maybe you visited campus a dozen times before you started there. Maybe you talked to several people who do or have attended the school. But once you were actually there, enrolled as a full-time student, you just knew something was not quite right. Maybe you thought you would like a small student body, but now you feel as if you know everyone but can’t find the right people to fit in with. Maybe you thought you could handle harsh weather, but once you were living in it, you hated it. Maybe you thought an urban or, on the opposite end of the spectrum, a rural environment might be best for you but once there, you knew it just was not the right vibe. Sometimes, a school will simply not be the right fit for you. There’s nothing wrong with thatâ€"you just need to find a better fit! pexels.com In the end, only you can decide if it the right time for you to transfer colleges or if transferring colleges is really the right fit for you. But keep a close eye on the signs because you want to make your future as bright as possible while keeping yourself happy and healthy too. Keep in mind that everyone’s college journey is a little bit different and there is no shame in doing things at your own pace and in your own way. Good luck!

March Madness Munchies

March Madness Munchies http://www.sheknows.com Seven-Layer Court Dip Need we say more? Seven layers of pure deliciousness carefully arranged to resemble a basketball court will be the hit of the party. The layers consist of refried beans, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, olives, and scallions. Make sure to add crispy tortilla chips in the stands to watch as your party guests devour this delicious appetizer. http://www.werecallingshenanigans.com Dunkin Buffalo Chicken Bites You’ll make a slam dunk with these buffalo chicken bites dunked in either blue cheese sauce or ranch dressing. Simple and quick for those party throwers who have a full day of class before throwing the party, this is the perfect snack. Grab some plastic condiment cups from the dining hall and use a Sharpie to draw a net. Dunk your chicken bites and score some points! http://blog.emeals.com Buffalo-Ranch Chicken Taquitos Nobody can say no to a crispy, delicious taquito. These homemade buffalo ranch chicken taquitos are bound to go quickly at your watch party. It might not be the roundest snack to remind you that it’s March Madness, but you’ll forget that once you start munching on them! http://unsophisticook.com Basketball Popcorn Bags This is another easy-to-make March Madness Munchie for the busiest of college students who like to play host or hostess. Take some orange popcorn bags and a Sharpie to draw lines that resemble a basketball. Pop some popcorn, your flavor of choice, and fill the bags to the brim so your friends can eat while watching their favorite teams play each other. But beware, you may find popcorn on your floor the next morning! http://www.the-girl-who-ate-everything.com Nutter Butter Referees These cookies are absolutely adorable! Buy some Nutter Butter cookies and melt some white chocolate. Dip half of the cookie into the melted chocolate and let dry. Put some black icing into a plastic bag and cut the corner off so you can make precise lines for the hair, mouth, and lines on the ref’s uniform. Your guests will be sure to love the cookies who call the shots! http://www.julieseatsandtreats.com Peanut Butter Dip For those peanut butter lovers out there, they will be sure to hover around this dish at your March Madness party. Creamy and sweet, this dip will go with anything you want to dip in it: pretzels, apples, cookies, you name it! Make sure to buy a bag of Reese’s Pieces and arrange the candy to look like a basketball on the surface of the dip. It’ll add a great crunch to your munch! http://www.2wired2tired.com Slam Dunk Basketball Cookies Everyone loves Oreos. So you can’t go wrong with these chocolate covered Oreos made to look like basketballs! Melt some Wilton orange candy melts on a stovetop and dip the cookie in. Let the chocolate harden on wax paper. Once it’s dry, take some melted black candy melts and pipe it through a plastic bag to make the lines of a basketball. They’re sure to make a slam dunk at any basketball party! http://www.hanielas.com Basketball Hoop Cupcakes If you’re feeling a little crafty, these cupcakes will surely be a slam dunk! Topped off with a mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup and carefully placed icing, your guests will enjoy trying to eat this dessert without making a mess while watching their favorite team dribble the ball down the court. Show off your unique baking skills to impress your guests! http://www.recipegirl.com Basketball Strawberry Everyone loves chocolate covered strawberries, so why not step it up a notch and decorate this classic dessert to look like a basketball? Just like the Walton orange candy melts used for the Slam Dunk Basketball Cookies, melt it on the stove and dip the strawberries in. Use a plastic bag with a corner cut off to delicately place the black icing to make the pattern of a basketball.

Fun Activities that Dont seem like Learning for Kids but are - ALOHA Mind Math

Fun Activities that Don’t seem like Learning for Kids but are Some fun activities for children are just thatfun activities. Other activities you can do with your child can sneak learning in with your child not even knowing it. Cooking is a Great way to get Children to use Math and morewhile having Fun Cooking is something you can do with your children. Yes, it might make a bit of a mess, but it is a great opportunity for your kids to use their brains in a different way. What can children learn while cooking with you? -Math and counting skills while measuring, fractions and volume -Following instructions such as a recipe -Creativity extrapolating from a recipe that you know, and making a few changes to make it more interesting. With some recipes, you can change some things, but not others especially in baking where exact measurements are crucial -Decision-making how to put together a meal, what main dish, sides, and desserts. Or how to get out your tools and ingredients first, then get cooking. -Knowing how to cook simple items can help you child build confidence in their abilitiesbut make sure they stick with simple things, and are not doing too much unsupervised in the kitchen. There are many sites on the internet and books about cooking with children to help you get started. Gardening is another great way to Engage Children in Learning Gardening, especially vegetable gardening is both physical and mental. If you involve your child from the very beginning and walk them through the decisions you have to make, that is a big head start on learning. What skills would your child gain by gardening with you? -Decision-making and problem-solving where to place your garden in your yard, or where to expand your garden, (this can even be done on a small scale in a sunny apartment window). What vegetables to choose based on what the family likes and the sun, soil and moisture you have in your yard. Also, what hardiness zone you are in (what plants will grow in various parts of the country.) -Veggie gardening also helps kids connect with where the food on our table comes from. I remember my young nephew liking French fries, but not believing that baked or mashed potatoes were from the same vegetable. -Gardening is also a lesson in setting and achieving a goal: taking steps along the way, from planting to watering, to harvestingand in managing expectations not everything we grow will make it to the table. Again, there are many sites on the internet and books about gardening to give you tips and ideas. Playing Video Games in Moderation has more Benefits than you Think Many parents have a love-hate relationship with video games, on the computer, with game consoles on the TV, tablets and smartphones. They can entertain your child, but often it is hard to pull them away. Yes, we need balance, but the next time you child wants to play a digital game, ask them to teach you how to play and then take turns. Or find a game that you can play together, or one that has two players so you can play at the same time. Some games are created to be educational as well as entertaining. Of course, make sure that the games are age-appropriate for your child before you jump in. But you’d be surprised at how much the brain has to work at some games even those that are not “educational.” -Have them teach you how to play the game. It can give the self-confidence, and by teaching they have to think through what they do. -Educational games make help them learn or use math or vocabulary words or other school-based skills -Problem solving most games have rules kids have to figure out a strategy how to play and how to make progress in a game. Usually each level adds new twists, and decisions, to the game. -Decision-making and consequences many games have interactions and choices that have an effect on the next steps in a game. Doing something questionable, often has negative consequences. -Imagination kids think about games even when they are not playing. Just like you imagine in a book and what will happen next. -Reading yes reading! Many games incorporate reading to learn the rules of the game at least. But often kids get motivated by games like Minecraft to learn more about how to do or build more things in the game. They may ask you to help them get onto the internet and research game guides. Studies have shown that often these game guides are at a reading level higher than they normally read, but they are motivated to read and look up words and concepts so they can play better. -Cooperation some games are single player, some are cooperative, some are competitive. Each game type can teach kids lessons about these things. But even solo games can help kids make friendsother kids who play the same game. -Even playing board games with your children can help them learn some of the same things. So try involving your children in gardening, cooking and games and let us know the results. What tips do you have for getting your kids involved in these tasks, or when have you seen your children learning, when they didn’t even realize it?

Improve Your English Writing Giveaway (contest)

Improve Your English Writing Giveaway (contest) We have a new feature on italki called the Notebook. Now you can write short essays or a personal diary, and get corrections from other members of the italki community. To help launch the Notebook, were holding a giveaway contest! 1. Giveaway Prizes: The first 200 italki members who complete the participation requirements will receive a free SpeakENG Sampler! 2. What you have to do: To qualify for the Giveaway, you have to submit at least four (4) qualifying notebook entries in the Learning English section. Each notebook entry must be at least 50 words in length, and it has to be for the purpose of improving your English. You can write about language learning, culture, history, sports, literature, music, business, etc. Obscene, inflammatory, or plagiarized Notebook entries are not acceptable and will be deleted. 3. Giveaway Dates: The Giveaway will begin on April 22nd, 2010 0:01 GMT. The deadline for eligible notebook entries is May 22nd, 2010 23:59 GMT. 4. Selection of Winners: At the conclusion of the Giveaway, italki will award 200 SpeakENG Samplers to the first 200 italki members who have met all of the requirements. italki has sole discretion in determining which notebook entries qualify. Winners will be announced within 1 week of the end of the Giveaway, and winners will receive their prizes within 3 days of this announcement. Click here to write a notebook entry! Good luck and best wishes from the italki team! * italki reserves all rights related to this promotion. * Prizes awarded cannot be converted into cash or ITC. Improve Your English Writing Giveaway (contest) We have a new feature on italki called the Notebook. Now you can write short essays or a personal diary, and get corrections from other members of the italki community. To help launch the Notebook, were holding a giveaway contest! 1. Giveaway Prizes: The first 200 italki members who complete the participation requirements will receive a free SpeakENG Sampler! 2. What you have to do: To qualify for the Giveaway, you have to submit at least four (4) qualifying notebook entries in the Learning English section. Each notebook entry must be at least 50 words in length, and it has to be for the purpose of improving your English. You can write about language learning, culture, history, sports, literature, music, business, etc. Obscene, inflammatory, or plagiarized Notebook entries are not acceptable and will be deleted. 3. Giveaway Dates: The Giveaway will begin on April 22nd, 2010 0:01 GMT. The deadline for eligible notebook entries is May 22nd, 2010 23:59 GMT. 4. Selection of Winners: At the conclusion of the Giveaway, italki will award 200 SpeakENG Samplers to the first 200 italki members who have met all of the requirements. italki has sole discretion in determining which notebook entries qualify. Winners will be announced within 1 week of the end of the Giveaway, and winners will receive their prizes within 3 days of this announcement. Click here to write a notebook entry! Good luck and best wishes from the italki team! * italki reserves all rights related to this promotion. * Prizes awarded cannot be converted into cash or ITC.

How To Teach Your Children English?

How To Teach Your Children English?As a child, I am well aware of the fact that there are no set rules or regulations for how children should learn English. For me, it is up to the individual child to decide what is best for him or her. I know that learning new languages can be very beneficial for any child, especially when it comes to socializing with the rest of the world. Here are some tips for the age group that needs it most.Kids who are 8 years old and below often enjoy learning new languages. It will also provide them with the opportunity to practice other things that they want to do in life. My daughter in particular likes singing and dancing, so it will help her hone those skills as well. It has been proven that it can be quite beneficial for them to immerse themselves in this new language to practice on how to speak and interpret their own words.For a lot of parents, this is not their first experience with learning English. They may be better equipped to teach their kids th is than you. However, for my son, I had a difficult time trying to teach him to understand what he was saying.That is why I have tried to put myself into his shoes and to understand why he does not understand English at all. The answer that I came up with was that I did not talk to him much before we started the program. We simply did not know each other so I did not see him reading out things in English.Fortunately, I would have never known if he did not talk to me a lot, so my advice to you is to spend more time together as a family. Listen to each other and try to teach each other new things as well.Teaching your children's English can be a lot easier if you get to know your children. Try to pick up new things about each other that you did not already know.Of course, you will need to find a way to communicate with your children in English because otherwise they may not be able to communicate with you in English. This may cause a problem, but it will definitely become a less serio us problem once they begin to speak with you in English.