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Otter Haven or Heaven ? Derbyshire

Indeed and I think the fact that this one is mainly specific to unusual creatures like otter and owls makes it rather more interesting. The toadstools were decorative and I would think best used by children. I'd probably have difficulties ...

Veronica, on 07/19/2016

College Has Changed

The mobile phone problem would not happen in the UK, because the rules for examinations are set in stone by the examination board. Students have to hand in their mobile phones and any electronic communications devices when they enter the exam ...

frankbeswick, on 07/19/2016

Cool Gadgets for Geeks and Travelers Part II

I like the bamboo charger idea, but that double umbrella might be cumbersome.

blackspanielgallery, on 07/18/2016

Otter Haven or Heaven ? Derbyshire

Having wildlife sanctuaries is important. I like the toadstools, but are they comfortable? Regardlrss, they are decorative.

blackspanielgallery, on 07/18/2016

College Has Changed

My problem is that in college students often buy cell phones, and class interferes with their socializing. One student went to the administration about not being able to use her phone during tests, and claimed she had a child in school with ...

blackspanielgallery, on 07/18/2016

Review of Orv's Tasty Toppings Pizza

I just had an Orv's Tasty toppings Signature thin crust Pizza and there were only 13 small small small pieces of sausage....the sauce had no flavor and hardly any cheese. So by the time added ...

Dolly, on 07/18/2016

College Has Changed

The situation in the UK is not as bad as the one that you describe, but there can be principals who take the side of students because they are too cowardly to stand up to parents. Some students lie about teachers to get them into trouble. Some ...

frankbeswick, on 07/18/2016

College Has Changed

Thanks for the comments. Frank, how does it differ in the UK? Mira, students surf the internet during class, and text each other. It is a real problem. And I have had one college at which I taught in the past regard students as customers, and ...

blackspanielgallery, on 07/18/2016

College Has Changed

I thought it was only common sense and common decency for students to put their phones on silent when they are in class. But that's just one bit of what you're saying here. I think one of the worst things is that, according to what you say, ...

Mira, on 07/18/2016

Explore The Thames Foreshore - Find Hidden Treasure

The Thames is England's second longest river and runs through heavily populated regions, so artifacts come from many sources upstream.

frankbeswick, on 07/18/2016

College Has Changed

Excellent article. Education needs people like you,for you have committed what in education systems is the most dangerous crime: speaking the truth.

frankbeswick, on 07/18/2016

Explore The Thames Foreshore - Find Hidden Treasure

Interesting activity. Is there a source of artifacts upstream, or do these all come from the London area?

blackspanielgallery, on 07/17/2016

Life of the Hummingbird

As always your photos are stunning. Hummingbird feeder is next on my list!

candy47, on 07/17/2016

Walking Ancient Ways

You make me realize that I am fortunate. I have hiked alone in Britain,Ireland, Crete, Norway and Portugal and never seen any trouble or suffered any attempt at robbery.

frankbeswick, on 07/17/2016

Best Electric Cars for Kids

Looking for 2 seater Audi

[email protected], on 07/17/2016