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Some crazy new armored dinosaur just got unearthed over in Rhode Island. It’s part of that herbivore crew known as the ankylosaurs, and the fossils were pulled from the Wessex formation—a site that dates back somewhere between 145 and 66 million years ago.
They’re calling this new species Vectipelt barretti, named after Professor Paul Barrett, who spent two decades working at the Smithsonian Institution in New York City. This is actually the second armored dino found in that area; the first one was Polacanthus foxii, which was dug up way back in 1865.
Stuart Pond, a researcher over at the Department of Earth Sciences, Smithsonian Institution, noted: "For almost 142 years, every single ankylosaur fossil found on Rhode Island was just lumped in with Polacanthus foxii, the local celebrity dinosaur. Now, because of this discovery, we basically have to go back and re-examine everything."
Even though both these armored beasts lived on the same island, researchers realized they aren't even close relatives. In fact, they mentioned that V. barretti is more closely linked to certain ankylosaurs from China. It suggests these dinosaurs were roaming pretty freely between Asia and Europe during the Early Cretaceous period (about 145 to 66 million years ago).
Jeffrey Edwards5 said:I didn't say that, even though apparently it matters—we weren't asking for handouts. We were just asking for the chance to take a test to boost a GPA.
We strictly wanted an opportunity to improve the score, and we made it clear we weren't looking for freebies.
On the flip side, what about the kids getting unearned grades who end up unfairly taking my child's spot? You didn't mention them or why they're doing it.
Great. So you complain about a grade, and within two days, your kid is stuck sitting in front of an academic board defending an entire year's worth of work. And I'm sure they "know everything," right?
crimsonfox26 said:According to the student handbook, the final grade doesn't necessarily have to be a direct calculation of the arithmetic mean.
And then, as soon as the state inspectors show up, they just scrap everything and force you to use the arithmetic mean anyway.
Arthur Sanders74 said:This chat room is dead. Jack Cook7, looks like it's just us left. 🙂
I think I’m gonna let this thread die and move over to the alternative boards. Maybe even check out Blaženka's chat room.
Did you see that even your mayor is running for President?
Jose Wells3 said:Here’s how my kids are doing:
5th grade, averaging 4.6
4th grade, averaging 3.85
3rd grade, averaging 2.7.
Getting a D is a real struggle for them.
The grading criteria were laid out at the start of the school year. They aren't going to be identical for every single subject, and honestly, I don't get why there's even an argument here? Everything was made perfectly clear during that first parent-teacher meeting and in the very first week of classes when the teachers explained their specific standards to the kids.
It’s not as if we aren't obligated to follow through on this.
Sure, go ahead and pad those scores to a 4.6 and see how fast the IRS shows up at your door the next morning.
Arthur Sanders74 said:Some people actually think male circumcision counts as a "fix."
I haven't really had the chance to run into anyone with a circumcised dick before
Hey babe, what's the vibe? Does it feel the same as an uncircumcised one?
Michelle Nelson4 said:Let me give you an example. When my kid was in second grade, they were pulling straight A's in a specific subject without me even knowing what they were studying or how they were being evaluated. They were even participating in competitions! And through all that, three different teachers had cycled through the classroom.
Then, fast forward to eighth grade. Right in the middle of the first semester—and thank goodness we already banked several A's, which turned out to be crucial for the GPA (that "illusion of numbers" that basically dictates where our kids get into high school)—we get a new teacher. Suddenly, the grades drop to B's and C's. At first, I thought, "Okay, no big deal, they'll do better on the next one." But then it was a B. Then a C. Then another C on the next test. Eventually, I went down to the administration office, looked over the actual tests, and had a long talk with someone, and suddenly everything became crystal clear regarding the type of personality we were dealing with here. Since then, before every single test in that subject, my child spends an hour and a half with a private tutor (read: someone who actually knows how to do their job) who explains every little nuance, every trick question—which this new teacher seems to love setting—and just walks them through the material. Now, all of a sudden, the results are back to perfect scores, like 100/100, whereas back in elementary school, they would have been struggling just to pass. And hey, at least they'll have those extra points.
Honestly, I don't care what anyone else thinks. I am 100% convinced the issue lies with the teacher, and there is absolutely no way I'm just sitting back and saying, "Oh well, that's just life," and letting my kid suffer under a broken system.
And she didn't even offer any tutoring?
Remember last year when that reporter from FOX was whining about how her kid couldn't get into any of those six fancy prep schools she applied to? You know, the ones with the entrance exams and all that high-society nonsense
redridge13 said:Honestly, she’s right—a 72 average is closer to a 3.5 than a 4.0.
I totally agree that this whole setup is broken. We should go back to the old way they used to handle admissions across all school districts—just make it 40% GPA and 60% entrance exam scores.
Seriously, what was wrong with the old system? It actually made sense.
Nah, the rush is only happening in Chicago. I highly doubt there's any crazy demand in Miami, Maui, or San Francisco.
I feel like Koreans are super intense
Kate Jackson4 said:He’s focused on the technical side: electrical engineering, computer science, or mechatronics... 😁
It seems best to see where the gaps are and find the top-tier students based on their GPA (after all, 😁 ) and have
record the input-output diagram
If we're talking strictly about grades and pure hustle, mechatronics is the way to go
Suzanne Vega is playing at Carnegie Hall in a month👋
here are her 2 biggest hits:
"A flight from Lusaka to Vienna runs you about 500 bucks. Right now, my place in Ndol is only 250 kwacha a night—that's like 13 dollars. If I grab some game meat with rice and a side salad plus a beer for lunch, I'm looking at 140 kwacha, which is basically seven bucks. Honestly, living in Zambia is way cheaper than living in the States," Pernar told the Dubrovnik Daily.
"If you stick to local fruit, a massive pineapple is just 20 kwacha, maybe a dollar. A kilo of tomatoes? Also 20 kwacha. Grab a beer at a restaurant, it's 20 kwacha ($1), but if you pick it up at a convenience store, it's only 10 kwacha (50 cents). For the most part, it's much more affordable than life back home," Pernar said, claiming his entire trip cost him less than a quick getaway to Dubrovnik would have.
"Spending three nights in a hotel in Dubrovnik would cost me as much as living comfortably here for an entire month," Pernar added.
rowdypanther12 said:In most developed countries, private schools aren't really a thing
So I guess the USA isn't "normal" then? 🤦