states in the fall of 1998
state---------- number of public secondary schools
Florida------------------456
Georgia----------------306
Maine-------------------160
Massachusetts------363
North Carolina-------376
New york--------------935
Rhode Island---------54
Virginia-----------------349
1) 1) Find the mean, median,model, and standard deviation of the data. round to the nearest hundredth, if necessary
2) Determine weather the data in the table appears to be positively skewed, or normally distributed. Explain
3) the time a group of high school students arrive home from school each day was found to be normally distributed. the mean time was 3:15 PM and the time has a standard deviation for 15 minutes. What is the probability that a student chosen at random arrives home from school before 2:30 PM?Can you help me on this table please!!!! can u help me answer this for review#16 ?
PROBLEM 1:
Mean:
456 + 306 + 160 + 363 + 376 + 935 + 54 + 349 = 2999
2999/8 = 374.875 = 374.9
Median:
54, 160, 306, 349, 363, 376, 456, 935
349 + 363 = 712
712/2 = 356
Mode:
None
Standard Deviation:
x...........x-374.9........(x-374.9)^2
54.........-320.9..........102,976.81
160.......-214.9..........46,182.01
306.......-68.9............4,747.21
349.......-25.9............670.81
363.......-11.9............141.61
376........1.1..............1.21
456........81.1............6,577.21
935........560.1..........313,712.01
................................475,00鈥?br>
Add all of the values in the last column together.
Divide that number by (8 - 1) or 7
475008.88/7 = 67585.411
Then take the square root of that number
鈭?7585.411 = 260.496
260.5 = Standard Deviation
PROBLEM 2:
I am not really sure what this question is asking. I have a feeling you will have to calculate a z-score or something but I thought that had to give you a value to test to do that.
x...........x-374.9........(x-374.9)/2鈥?br>
54.........-320.9..........-1.232
160.......-214.9..........-0.825
306.......-68.9............-0.2645
349.......-25.9............-0.0994
363.......-11.9............-0.0457
376........1.1..............0.00422
456........81.1............0.31132
935........560.1..........2.1501
PROBLEM 3:
I don't know how to solve it because in my math we never learned about normally distribution.
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Traveling from Los Angeles to Halifax in July - what should I do there?
How far is Toronto, Montreal, Niagra Falls and Maine from Halifax if I was to rent a car? How is the dollar doing in Canada? I want to eat good French Food while I'm there - what do you recommend? What's the weather and temperature like in July in Halifax? I'll take any suggestions you may offer as to what to do, what to see, what to eat. Also I have seen Anne of Green Gables - can I see any of those sites from that series - they were so beautiful - thanking you all in advance!!!Traveling from Los Angeles to Halifax in July - what should I do there?
Halifax in July. You picked a beautiful time of year to visit. Toronto is at least a 20 hour drive, Niagara Falls 23 hours, Montreal 13-14. Temps in area of Halifax in July range from the 60's to 100F, generally, the closer the water the cooler. Prince Edward Island(Green gables) is a 2 1/2 -3 hour drive. If I knew how long you were planning on staying I could better figure out what you have time to see. Many beautiful, historic sites in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, P.E.I. as well as Montreal, Quebec City and even southern Ontario. As far as good french food, Montreal and or Quebec City of course but New Brunswick has a large french population and in July, Lobster festivals are everywhere, great one in Shediac, New Brunswick in early July, Tourism new brunswick would have the exact dates for you. All the provinces have tourism sites with lots to see and do. As a long haul trucker, I could give you hundreds of ideas on places to see if you'd like as well as give you driving times between most places and things to see along the way. PEI is almost a must, Cabot Trail in Nova Scotia is alot like the Pacific Coast highway from San Fran -LA. Winding road along the coast, another must see. Feel free to e-mail me from my profile and i'll help you plan if you like or at least offer a few suggestions. How long you plan on staying will dictate what you will be able to see. Enjoy your stay.
P.S.
U.S. dollar is around par with the Canadian dollar, within a few cents and all places accept US currency although because 50's and 100's are forged easier, some places don't accept them and you'll have to exchange at a bank.
Halifax in July. You picked a beautiful time of year to visit. Toronto is at least a 20 hour drive, Niagara Falls 23 hours, Montreal 13-14. Temps in area of Halifax in July range from the 60's to 100F, generally, the closer the water the cooler. Prince Edward Island(Green gables) is a 2 1/2 -3 hour drive. If I knew how long you were planning on staying I could better figure out what you have time to see. Many beautiful, historic sites in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, P.E.I. as well as Montreal, Quebec City and even southern Ontario. As far as good french food, Montreal and or Quebec City of course but New Brunswick has a large french population and in July, Lobster festivals are everywhere, great one in Shediac, New Brunswick in early July, Tourism new brunswick would have the exact dates for you. All the provinces have tourism sites with lots to see and do. As a long haul trucker, I could give you hundreds of ideas on places to see if you'd like as well as give you driving times between most places and things to see along the way. PEI is almost a must, Cabot Trail in Nova Scotia is alot like the Pacific Coast highway from San Fran -LA. Winding road along the coast, another must see. Feel free to e-mail me from my profile and i'll help you plan if you like or at least offer a few suggestions. How long you plan on staying will dictate what you will be able to see. Enjoy your stay.
P.S.
U.S. dollar is around par with the Canadian dollar, within a few cents and all places accept US currency although because 50's and 100's are forged easier, some places don't accept them and you'll have to exchange at a bank.
Why is the summer so cool in Bradford PA?
Bradford, PA located at around 2,000 feet asl and at 41.5 degrees latitude does not have really cold winters - in fact, their normal January temperatures are the same as Chicago's. Still, it's usually the coldest in P.A. in the winter. HOWEVER, my beef is with the summer weather! Bradford's normal low of 55 is more of the likes of the U.P. of Michigan or Northern Maine, like Caribou, both are at 48 degree latitude. Bradford's normal high is even more absurd. According to the latest normals, 76 degrees is the normal high for Bradford. International Falls has a warmer normal high than Bradford!
What makes Bradford so cool? I could understand if the low was abnormally cold, if the airport was in a "sink" like Saranac, but the high temperature would be warmer. All I can think of is the elevation combined with the extremely heavy cloudcover that Western P.A. is known for. That is the only reason I could explain the cool July normal high avg. of 76.
Compare this with Burlington Vermont, some 300 miles directly north. Normal low is 59 in Burlington and normal high is 80.
In addition, extreme heat is almost non existant! If you take out the year of 1988 - the hottest summer ever for the northeast, the all-time record high for Bradford would be only 92 degrees!
Btw, even with 1988, the all time record high is 97 degrees - which is 9 degrees LOWER than Duluth, and 4 degrees LOWER than Burlington VT.Why is the summer so cool in Bradford PA?
Your in a cool pocket. Maybe that weather station is in a cold part of town. Mountainous regions have lots of different microclimates in small areas and if the town is located in a valley, that would explain the cooler summer weather. It sounds like Bradford PA is a pretty cool place, but its nice if you dont like the heat and Im sure there are lots of warmer places very nearby!Why is the summer so cool in Bradford PA?
MAYBE THERES A WET SUMMER IN YOUR COUNTRY. HERE IN THE PHILLIPPINES IS A WET SUMMER TOOWhy is the summer so cool in Bradford PA?
Because each local seasonal change is not the same.
What makes Bradford so cool? I could understand if the low was abnormally cold, if the airport was in a "sink" like Saranac, but the high temperature would be warmer. All I can think of is the elevation combined with the extremely heavy cloudcover that Western P.A. is known for. That is the only reason I could explain the cool July normal high avg. of 76.
Compare this with Burlington Vermont, some 300 miles directly north. Normal low is 59 in Burlington and normal high is 80.
In addition, extreme heat is almost non existant! If you take out the year of 1988 - the hottest summer ever for the northeast, the all-time record high for Bradford would be only 92 degrees!
Btw, even with 1988, the all time record high is 97 degrees - which is 9 degrees LOWER than Duluth, and 4 degrees LOWER than Burlington VT.Why is the summer so cool in Bradford PA?
Your in a cool pocket. Maybe that weather station is in a cold part of town. Mountainous regions have lots of different microclimates in small areas and if the town is located in a valley, that would explain the cooler summer weather. It sounds like Bradford PA is a pretty cool place, but its nice if you dont like the heat and Im sure there are lots of warmer places very nearby!Why is the summer so cool in Bradford PA?
MAYBE THERES A WET SUMMER IN YOUR COUNTRY. HERE IN THE PHILLIPPINES IS A WET SUMMER TOOWhy is the summer so cool in Bradford PA?
Because each local seasonal change is not the same.
If Nazis tried to occupy USA, wouldn't they have the best shot at New England?
I think because of the geography of the New England states, a Nazi movement would most likely succeed in the 6 New England states, here's why.
1) The Nazis if they came by submarine into Long Island Sound, would be able to come in on the Hudson River Valley and form a line straight up the Hudson.... closing off everything to the East of New York State's Hudson River.
2) The same U Boats would close in on New Haven, Newport, Martha's Vineyard, Cape Cod, Boston Harbor, New Hampshire, Portland.........
3) Then via the St. Lawrence Seaway, the Nazis would invade into maritime Canada and put a frontal line that goes over the top of Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine......
and then New England would be caged from all sides from the water and above the states......
If you were in Connecticut or Massachusetts you would have NO ESCAPE.... guns pointing at you from the sea..... you can't go North.... you try going west but the Hudson River NAzi line traps you in.....
it would be the same forces that create a Nor'easter weather pattern that would have you trapped in Nazi territory with no way out.....
so my question is more so than any other region of America, even the South, couldn't New England be the highest risk of facing inescapable turf from a Fascist Nazi Takeover???
It would be the same effect as why the pretty Liberal nation of Holland had almost 100% of their victims deported with nowhere to escape...If Nazis tried to occupy USA, wouldn't they have the best shot at New England?
You do know it's not the 1940s, right?
There are two major flaws with your scenario.
First, New York is NOT nor has it ever been a New England state.
Second, you forgot about Vermont. We have no gun laws here, and almost everyone is armed. Let them try to get through us.If Nazis tried to occupy USA, wouldn't they have the best shot at New England?
Listen, Rip van Winkle, it is the year 2011 and the Nazis are long gone.
It is possible assuming that the U-Boats could carry enough troops to actually make an impact against the militia and army in New England. They would have enough fuel for extended operations off the coast as proven by the raids in the Gulf of Mexico in '43. It is possible if they achieved complete surprise to capture a city or airfield and land some of their troops in for reinforcements.If Nazis tried to occupy USA, wouldn't they have the best shot at New England?
You assume that surrounding an area equals occupying it, this is not true.
The Nazis could not get enough troops into New England by U-boat to occupy the territory, and the one Nazi u-boat invasion of the US by German spies was a complete failure.
There would be US submarines waging a war against the U-boats which being so far from home would be not be able to re-fuel and hold their positions against New England.
If you were writing a story, I'd say go for Isolated Puerto Rico.
Here are prominent U.S. Nazi's:
Rockefeller
Soros
They have been promoting their agenda for a long time. You should research this, just google Rockefeller Nazi. There is a LOT of info and you will see we are in trouble.
26 Similarities between America and Nazi Germany
Worldview Weekend
Brannon Howse
1) The Nazis if they came by submarine into Long Island Sound, would be able to come in on the Hudson River Valley and form a line straight up the Hudson.... closing off everything to the East of New York State's Hudson River.
2) The same U Boats would close in on New Haven, Newport, Martha's Vineyard, Cape Cod, Boston Harbor, New Hampshire, Portland.........
3) Then via the St. Lawrence Seaway, the Nazis would invade into maritime Canada and put a frontal line that goes over the top of Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine......
and then New England would be caged from all sides from the water and above the states......
If you were in Connecticut or Massachusetts you would have NO ESCAPE.... guns pointing at you from the sea..... you can't go North.... you try going west but the Hudson River NAzi line traps you in.....
it would be the same forces that create a Nor'easter weather pattern that would have you trapped in Nazi territory with no way out.....
so my question is more so than any other region of America, even the South, couldn't New England be the highest risk of facing inescapable turf from a Fascist Nazi Takeover???
It would be the same effect as why the pretty Liberal nation of Holland had almost 100% of their victims deported with nowhere to escape...If Nazis tried to occupy USA, wouldn't they have the best shot at New England?
You do know it's not the 1940s, right?
There are two major flaws with your scenario.
First, New York is NOT nor has it ever been a New England state.
Second, you forgot about Vermont. We have no gun laws here, and almost everyone is armed. Let them try to get through us.If Nazis tried to occupy USA, wouldn't they have the best shot at New England?
Listen, Rip van Winkle, it is the year 2011 and the Nazis are long gone.
It is possible assuming that the U-Boats could carry enough troops to actually make an impact against the militia and army in New England. They would have enough fuel for extended operations off the coast as proven by the raids in the Gulf of Mexico in '43. It is possible if they achieved complete surprise to capture a city or airfield and land some of their troops in for reinforcements.If Nazis tried to occupy USA, wouldn't they have the best shot at New England?
You assume that surrounding an area equals occupying it, this is not true.
The Nazis could not get enough troops into New England by U-boat to occupy the territory, and the one Nazi u-boat invasion of the US by German spies was a complete failure.
There would be US submarines waging a war against the U-boats which being so far from home would be not be able to re-fuel and hold their positions against New England.
If you were writing a story, I'd say go for Isolated Puerto Rico.
Here are prominent U.S. Nazi's:
Rockefeller
Soros
They have been promoting their agenda for a long time. You should research this, just google Rockefeller Nazi. There is a LOT of info and you will see we are in trouble.
26 Similarities between America and Nazi Germany
Worldview Weekend
Brannon Howse
What would be a good dog for me to get?
-I live with my boyfriend in a condo/apartment on the bottom floor.
-I am expecting in September, so it should be kid friendly.
-I am not dropped out of school yet, but I will have to when I have my child, so I will be home all day with the baby to take care of it.
-Me and my boyfriend would walk it in the park, but we have no yard, except a little bit of an area in the back of our house that everyone shares. It is fenced in.
-I have a Maine Coon cat and a Chihuahua already.
-This will be a family pet.
-I'd prefer a small or medium sized dog, none of those huge ones.
-I have friends over a lot, so it would have to not bark of jump, and it would have to be stranger friendly.
-I sort of have time to groom, but can't be devoted 24/7 so it would have to have low or medium grooming levels, not a high one.
-It would have to tolerate both hot and cold weather.
-I'd like one that doesn't tear things up or bite or anything.
Any suggestions or other things I could mention? Just let me know!
Sincerely,
ChelseaWhat would be a good dog for me to get?
I'd recommend waiting a bit too,, unless you're getting a nanny.
if you have a main coone cat you already have a medium sized dog.What would be a good dog for me to get?
You will be lucky to find a dog that is as perfect as you would really like to have. I have been in schnauzer rescue for 30 years and greyhuond rescue for 10. The best place to find a dog is on Petfinder.com They have every breed imaginable, and many of them have been in foster homes so the foster parents will know the dogs well. Check it out!
I don't think you're ready for another dog IMO.
You'll have your hands full with a new baby, you already have 2 pets, can't spend a lot of time exercising or grooming a dog.
You're asking for a perfect dog, and there is no such thing.
Best to wait until your baby is a bit older, and you're not so overwhelmed with responsibilities.What would be a good dog for me to get?
Hi Chelsea. A nice family pet would be a pug. Purebreads from breeders are about $800. Black ones are very cute and cuddly. Grey ones are kinda blah looking black ones have silky nice coats. With Pugs you only have to wash them once a month. No more! They have breathing problems so you have to wash their snouts once a week. And than because of their breathing problems they get very hot. In the summer when I was living with my parents I had a pug and I washed it in the kiddie pool I bought. He swam in it like twice a week. They can play tricks, bark softly, VERY friendly, they get fat but they are small, playful, harmless, they sleep a ton, and they are just well behaved. They lived up to 12 years. They usually pass around 8-9 years old. They are wonderful pets for family. your baby would get used to the pug and learn to love it. Good luck with the baby!
Sincerely,
Sarah-Ann
Animals Shelters are the BEST PLACE
Make sure you choose a breed suited to your lifestyle, don't make your choose on the cute factor, fluffy factor, breed alone or colour.don鈥檛 buy from a petstore.
NEVER BUY FROM A PETSTORE-these apply to cats too
http://www.psychopup.com/tb/dontbuy.html
http://www.samsmiles.org/petstore.html
Reason Pets are Surrended
http://www.petrescue.com/library/relinqu鈥?/a>
Don 't knock the adults.There not someone elses problem
http://www.chathamanimalrescue.org/adopt鈥?/a>
http://www.petorphans.com/used.html
www.dogbreedinfo.com
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/purebred.htm
http://www.srdogs.com/Pages/adopt.html
http://www.purina.co.uk/Home/All+About+C鈥?/a>
i would wait a while until after the baby is born, you already have a dog and a cat though so i would recommend waiting until the baby is a little older to get another dog
pug puppy.
great dogs. small/economic. cute...i guess, depending on taste...sometimes acquired. friendly. sometimes jealous? depends if your baby arrives after the dog. I'm sure its the same for most other dogs, though.
dont feed it too much. they'll get rle fat!
and CONGRATULATIONS!!
umm a beagle!!
Pembroke welsh corgi. They are known for their good nature with other animals, dogs, cats, anything. I have a 5 month old Pembroke, and she is great with our 6 kids, golden retriever, and Siamese cat. we don't have much of a yard, either. Just google the breed, and you will find all kinds of info on it.
Good luck!
-Also pembrokes are not jumpy, snappy dogs. They are fun and playful when you want them to be, and calm and relaxed when you don't.
NOTHING. You're expecting. Focus on your baby. Nothing like the stress of a newborn and also a new puppy in the house. It'd be like having twins.
If you have a cat and a chihuahua already then why do you need anything else? Give the baby a break man.
I would recommend a young adult or adult dog rather than a puppy since you'll have a lot to handle. Why not visit your local shelter?
If you're expecting, I would wait. Puppy + Newborn might be more than you can handle, unless you're looking for an older dog.
Most smaller breeds are apartment friendly. I would research some smaller breeds, and then look into a rescue, or breeder adoption. A lot of breeders will adopt out their older, fixed dogs. Already trained and way out of puppyhood.
As many have suggested, I would wait to get any dog until after the baby comes and you aren't overly stressed out.
Regardless of what type of dog you get, it is up to YOU to ensure that his behavior is what you require. No dog just comes with a particular set of manners, except perhaps an adult dog that is already trained and well-mannered that you adopt from a rescue or shelter (having said that, I don't know if it would be an easy find, otherwise why would they be in a shelter/rescue in the first place?). You must train them and be consistent. Even with this, the dog may never be exactly what you envision. Please take your time. Dogs are not disposable, they are living beings. It would be very unethical to get a dog, not be happy with it and then surrender it to a shelter or rescue...you would just be contributing to the homeless animal population and that is wrong.
Congrats on the baby and please, think this decision through carefully and be responsible if you do get another dog.
does it have to be pure bred? go to the shelter and see what they have that meets your profile
Well, based on your criteria, definately don't get a puppy. One who doesn't tear things up and bite? That IS a puppy!
Either get an adult dog or wait until your child is born and older. A new dog and a baby is a lot of work.resident evil 5 cheats baby boy names 2011
-I am expecting in September, so it should be kid friendly.
-I am not dropped out of school yet, but I will have to when I have my child, so I will be home all day with the baby to take care of it.
-Me and my boyfriend would walk it in the park, but we have no yard, except a little bit of an area in the back of our house that everyone shares. It is fenced in.
-I have a Maine Coon cat and a Chihuahua already.
-This will be a family pet.
-I'd prefer a small or medium sized dog, none of those huge ones.
-I have friends over a lot, so it would have to not bark of jump, and it would have to be stranger friendly.
-I sort of have time to groom, but can't be devoted 24/7 so it would have to have low or medium grooming levels, not a high one.
-It would have to tolerate both hot and cold weather.
-I'd like one that doesn't tear things up or bite or anything.
Any suggestions or other things I could mention? Just let me know!
Sincerely,
ChelseaWhat would be a good dog for me to get?
I'd recommend waiting a bit too,, unless you're getting a nanny.
if you have a main coone cat you already have a medium sized dog.What would be a good dog for me to get?
You will be lucky to find a dog that is as perfect as you would really like to have. I have been in schnauzer rescue for 30 years and greyhuond rescue for 10. The best place to find a dog is on Petfinder.com They have every breed imaginable, and many of them have been in foster homes so the foster parents will know the dogs well. Check it out!
I don't think you're ready for another dog IMO.
You'll have your hands full with a new baby, you already have 2 pets, can't spend a lot of time exercising or grooming a dog.
You're asking for a perfect dog, and there is no such thing.
Best to wait until your baby is a bit older, and you're not so overwhelmed with responsibilities.What would be a good dog for me to get?
Hi Chelsea. A nice family pet would be a pug. Purebreads from breeders are about $800. Black ones are very cute and cuddly. Grey ones are kinda blah looking black ones have silky nice coats. With Pugs you only have to wash them once a month. No more! They have breathing problems so you have to wash their snouts once a week. And than because of their breathing problems they get very hot. In the summer when I was living with my parents I had a pug and I washed it in the kiddie pool I bought. He swam in it like twice a week. They can play tricks, bark softly, VERY friendly, they get fat but they are small, playful, harmless, they sleep a ton, and they are just well behaved. They lived up to 12 years. They usually pass around 8-9 years old. They are wonderful pets for family. your baby would get used to the pug and learn to love it. Good luck with the baby!
Sincerely,
Sarah-Ann
Animals Shelters are the BEST PLACE
Make sure you choose a breed suited to your lifestyle, don't make your choose on the cute factor, fluffy factor, breed alone or colour.don鈥檛 buy from a petstore.
NEVER BUY FROM A PETSTORE-these apply to cats too
http://www.psychopup.com/tb/dontbuy.html
http://www.samsmiles.org/petstore.html
Reason Pets are Surrended
http://www.petrescue.com/library/relinqu鈥?/a>
Don 't knock the adults.There not someone elses problem
http://www.chathamanimalrescue.org/adopt鈥?/a>
http://www.petorphans.com/used.html
www.dogbreedinfo.com
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/purebred.htm
http://www.srdogs.com/Pages/adopt.html
http://www.purina.co.uk/Home/All+About+C鈥?/a>
i would wait a while until after the baby is born, you already have a dog and a cat though so i would recommend waiting until the baby is a little older to get another dog
pug puppy.
great dogs. small/economic. cute...i guess, depending on taste...sometimes acquired. friendly. sometimes jealous? depends if your baby arrives after the dog. I'm sure its the same for most other dogs, though.
dont feed it too much. they'll get rle fat!
and CONGRATULATIONS!!
umm a beagle!!
Pembroke welsh corgi. They are known for their good nature with other animals, dogs, cats, anything. I have a 5 month old Pembroke, and she is great with our 6 kids, golden retriever, and Siamese cat. we don't have much of a yard, either. Just google the breed, and you will find all kinds of info on it.
Good luck!
-Also pembrokes are not jumpy, snappy dogs. They are fun and playful when you want them to be, and calm and relaxed when you don't.
NOTHING. You're expecting. Focus on your baby. Nothing like the stress of a newborn and also a new puppy in the house. It'd be like having twins.
If you have a cat and a chihuahua already then why do you need anything else? Give the baby a break man.
I would recommend a young adult or adult dog rather than a puppy since you'll have a lot to handle. Why not visit your local shelter?
If you're expecting, I would wait. Puppy + Newborn might be more than you can handle, unless you're looking for an older dog.
Most smaller breeds are apartment friendly. I would research some smaller breeds, and then look into a rescue, or breeder adoption. A lot of breeders will adopt out their older, fixed dogs. Already trained and way out of puppyhood.
As many have suggested, I would wait to get any dog until after the baby comes and you aren't overly stressed out.
Regardless of what type of dog you get, it is up to YOU to ensure that his behavior is what you require. No dog just comes with a particular set of manners, except perhaps an adult dog that is already trained and well-mannered that you adopt from a rescue or shelter (having said that, I don't know if it would be an easy find, otherwise why would they be in a shelter/rescue in the first place?). You must train them and be consistent. Even with this, the dog may never be exactly what you envision. Please take your time. Dogs are not disposable, they are living beings. It would be very unethical to get a dog, not be happy with it and then surrender it to a shelter or rescue...you would just be contributing to the homeless animal population and that is wrong.
Congrats on the baby and please, think this decision through carefully and be responsible if you do get another dog.
does it have to be pure bred? go to the shelter and see what they have that meets your profile
Well, based on your criteria, definately don't get a puppy. One who doesn't tear things up and bite? That IS a puppy!
Either get an adult dog or wait until your child is born and older. A new dog and a baby is a lot of work.
Can you guys read this and tell me if you think it sounds good/flows well?
“Stephen Crane once said that he wrote The Red Badge of Courage because reading the cold history was not enough; he wanted to know what it was like to be there, what the weather was like, what the men’s faces looked like. In order to live it he had to write it. This book was written for much the same reason.” (Michael Shaara).
I was hesitant to buy this book with the fear that it would be another dull summary of the Battle of Gettysburg. But from the very first pages, one of the most illustrious battles in American history came to life. Shaara’s use of multiple viewpoints exposes the inner thoughts of Robert E. Lee, Joshua Chamberlain, James Longstreet and other men who fought there, and shows both armies aspects. Shaara spent a great deal of time researching the warrior’s letters and journals, making The Killer Angles possibly the most accurate work of Civil War literature ever written.
Although Shaara didn’t change any facts, The Killer Angels must be considered historical fiction because he condensed some of the action and language for the sake of clarity, making it easier to read his descriptions of historic events. He also. He also added dialogue based on his best guess of what was said, such as Stewart and Lee’s private conversation when the former finally arrived late to the action. When people learn about the Civil War, they tend to read boring, nonfiction books that don’t give any insight into how different people interacted or why certain affairs transpired the way they did. By contrast, Shaara analyzes the details and brings these points to life. For example, he writes of how Union General John Buford’s with one of his aids about his strategy for defending Gettysburg. “That’s a narrow road Lee’s coming down, and if we stack them back there they’ll be a while getting untracked. But the point is to hold long enough for the infantry. If we hang onto these hills, we have a good chance to win the fight that’s coming. Understood?’” (51). Buford explains that was holding the high ground because he was waiting for the infantry, as opposed to most non-fictional accounts which would just say that Buford was holding the high ground—with no mention of his reasoning behind it.
The Killer Angels recounts the Battle of Gettysburg differently than all other books, through viewpoints of leaders, giving the reader a better understanding of the character traits of people through their actions and internal monologues. Col. Joshua Chamberlain, for example, received a group of mutinous soldiers from a different regiment, and had orders told to shoot them if they didn’t listen to command. Chamberlain internally ponders the idea of shooting his own soldiers. “Kilrain says tell the truth. Which is? Fight. Or we’ll shoot you. Not true. I won’t shoot anybody.” (29). Chamberlain can’t find it in himself to consider shooting his war-torn statesmen (the mutinous soldiers, like Chamberlain, were from Maine). Internal monologues like these put The Killer Angels on another level for war accounts, because they show character traits, such as Chamberlains refusal to shoot his fellow statesmen, through the characters’ own thoughts.
Another great aspect of this book comes from its impartial view towards the North and the South; it just tells the story like it happened. Civil War books are often extremely biased towards one side, the Union or the Confederates. These books tend to glorify the side they praise while trying to make the other seem like savages. The Killer Angels however, explains what occurred with an unbiased view towards politics, showing the glorious decisions and the mistakes leaders from each side made throughout the course of the battle. The Killer Angels shies away from favoring one side, and instead tells the story, as it truly happened, making it a great account of Gettysburg.
This is a fantastic book: unique in that it is historically accurate, while telling a non-partisan story from multiple viewpoints of different military leaders. I highly suggest The Killer Angels to everybody, not only Civil War fans. It is history come to life, as compelling as any novel, all the more amazing for its insight into one of the most pivotal events in American history.Can you guys read this and tell me if you think it sounds good/flows well?
errors first as i noted them as i spotted them
second paragraph you spell Angels Angles
third paragraph you have a rogue "He also." that needs deleting
same paragraph aides not aids (you are talking about one of his aides-de-camp"
last sentence of that paragraph needs a "he" - explains that "he" was holding
no guarantee i've found them all!
it reads well and you certainly have justified the positive stance you have taken towards this book - i wouldn't want to suggest anything that waters down your argument but do feel it might be more accurate to refer to the "supposed" inner thoughts in your second paragraph as clearly the author does not know that they are all accurate and in most cases will be relying on accounts written some time later rather than contemporaneous ones.
all in all i think this is a good piece of work
I was hesitant to buy this book with the fear that it would be another dull summary of the Battle of Gettysburg. But from the very first pages, one of the most illustrious battles in American history came to life. Shaara’s use of multiple viewpoints exposes the inner thoughts of Robert E. Lee, Joshua Chamberlain, James Longstreet and other men who fought there, and shows both armies aspects. Shaara spent a great deal of time researching the warrior’s letters and journals, making The Killer Angles possibly the most accurate work of Civil War literature ever written.
Although Shaara didn’t change any facts, The Killer Angels must be considered historical fiction because he condensed some of the action and language for the sake of clarity, making it easier to read his descriptions of historic events. He also. He also added dialogue based on his best guess of what was said, such as Stewart and Lee’s private conversation when the former finally arrived late to the action. When people learn about the Civil War, they tend to read boring, nonfiction books that don’t give any insight into how different people interacted or why certain affairs transpired the way they did. By contrast, Shaara analyzes the details and brings these points to life. For example, he writes of how Union General John Buford’s with one of his aids about his strategy for defending Gettysburg. “That’s a narrow road Lee’s coming down, and if we stack them back there they’ll be a while getting untracked. But the point is to hold long enough for the infantry. If we hang onto these hills, we have a good chance to win the fight that’s coming. Understood?’” (51). Buford explains that was holding the high ground because he was waiting for the infantry, as opposed to most non-fictional accounts which would just say that Buford was holding the high ground—with no mention of his reasoning behind it.
The Killer Angels recounts the Battle of Gettysburg differently than all other books, through viewpoints of leaders, giving the reader a better understanding of the character traits of people through their actions and internal monologues. Col. Joshua Chamberlain, for example, received a group of mutinous soldiers from a different regiment, and had orders told to shoot them if they didn’t listen to command. Chamberlain internally ponders the idea of shooting his own soldiers. “Kilrain says tell the truth. Which is? Fight. Or we’ll shoot you. Not true. I won’t shoot anybody.” (29). Chamberlain can’t find it in himself to consider shooting his war-torn statesmen (the mutinous soldiers, like Chamberlain, were from Maine). Internal monologues like these put The Killer Angels on another level for war accounts, because they show character traits, such as Chamberlains refusal to shoot his fellow statesmen, through the characters’ own thoughts.
Another great aspect of this book comes from its impartial view towards the North and the South; it just tells the story like it happened. Civil War books are often extremely biased towards one side, the Union or the Confederates. These books tend to glorify the side they praise while trying to make the other seem like savages. The Killer Angels however, explains what occurred with an unbiased view towards politics, showing the glorious decisions and the mistakes leaders from each side made throughout the course of the battle. The Killer Angels shies away from favoring one side, and instead tells the story, as it truly happened, making it a great account of Gettysburg.
This is a fantastic book: unique in that it is historically accurate, while telling a non-partisan story from multiple viewpoints of different military leaders. I highly suggest The Killer Angels to everybody, not only Civil War fans. It is history come to life, as compelling as any novel, all the more amazing for its insight into one of the most pivotal events in American history.Can you guys read this and tell me if you think it sounds good/flows well?
errors first as i noted them as i spotted them
second paragraph you spell Angels Angles
third paragraph you have a rogue "He also." that needs deleting
same paragraph aides not aids (you are talking about one of his aides-de-camp"
last sentence of that paragraph needs a "he" - explains that "he" was holding
no guarantee i've found them all!
it reads well and you certainly have justified the positive stance you have taken towards this book - i wouldn't want to suggest anything that waters down your argument but do feel it might be more accurate to refer to the "supposed" inner thoughts in your second paragraph as clearly the author does not know that they are all accurate and in most cases will be relying on accounts written some time later rather than contemporaneous ones.
all in all i think this is a good piece of work
How to get rid of fleas?
So I've had a cat for almost eight years now, and, in our old home, she never had a single flea on her. I used the Hartz UltraGuard Pro flea and tick drops for cats, the kind you put on the skin between their shoulder blades. And I never saw a single flea.
Then we moved, and it was like a flea explosion. They're on the cat, they're in my bed, they're biting her, they're biting me. She (the cat) rarely goes outside, occasionally the nice weather is too much for her to ignore and she'll sneak out for a few minutes, but she's mainly an indoor cat. I used the Hartz UltraGuard drops that I've always used, I washed my sheets, swept and mopped (all hardwood floors, no carpeting) the floors, and gave my kitty a bath with cat shampoo (which was something, let me tell you, she's a Maine Coon and a BIG cat). I'm going to get a flea fogger bomb thing for this weekend, but I was wondering...WHAT CAN I DO?? The little buggers are nasty, I have bites on my ankles and having fleas in my bed is just disgusting. I've been trying to make sure the cat 100% NEVER goes outside anymore, but, really, this is just ridiculous. Any tips??How to get rid of fleas?
First, ditch the Hartz product. There is a reason poison control has dedicated lines for certain of the flea products sold in stores. She may never really been exposed to fleas, so your treatments were for something that was not really present, and now that they are, you are finding the product doesn't really work.
A flea bomb will be a great aid. And, assuming she is healthy, I suggest Revolution. It will kill the fleas within 15-30 minutes, so they will be unable to lay any eggs. You need to break the flea-egg cycle, and that is 3-8 weeks, so rigorous treatment of the home, and three treatments of Revolution (it lasts for a month) and your problem should be solved.
There is another thing you can consider once the flea problem is over. Giving a daily tablet of Brewer's yeast, available in health food stores. I had a problem long before the vet products were commonly available, and getting the numbers down to a minimum, using Brewer's yeast, and a flea bomb on the house ended it once and for all. Fleas don't like the taste of blood of a cat that has taken Brewer's yeast.
But what is happening is that you are bringing in fleas from outside, as there may be a population explosion in your yard. You may have to look into treatment methods for your outside also.How to get rid of fleas?
Fleas come in via your shoes and clothing--and your squirrels outdoors are probably the cause.
Do NOT dose the cat again, the drops are for a full month, doing another dose of anything would be a toxic overload that does permanent damage to the cat's liver function, if it doesn't outright kill the cat.
Get your vacuum. Any flea vacuumed up will die in the process. Vacuum the floor boards, carpet, furniture, any cracks the fleas are hiding in along the walls and wood floors, and do this daily. It'll take out a lot of the fleas so you only have to deal with the hatching eggs when those mature.
Once your cat's ready for another treatment, go to Advantage or Revolution or Frontline. They're far FAR safer than Hartz (google 'hartz lawsuit' if you don't believe me) and will work better. Advantage, we found, not only does not sting the cat's skin on the neck, the protective coverage works for 6 full weeks (even on outdoor cats) instead of the 4 weeks it claims..How to get rid of fleas?
Use a flea bomb, for the house (You and the cats cannot be in the house, its dangerous). Because they aren't just on the animals. And, wash your cat in a flea bath. Both of these things you can get at target or walmart. I have 3 cats and we did that and it got rid of all fleas.
Then we moved, and it was like a flea explosion. They're on the cat, they're in my bed, they're biting her, they're biting me. She (the cat) rarely goes outside, occasionally the nice weather is too much for her to ignore and she'll sneak out for a few minutes, but she's mainly an indoor cat. I used the Hartz UltraGuard drops that I've always used, I washed my sheets, swept and mopped (all hardwood floors, no carpeting) the floors, and gave my kitty a bath with cat shampoo (which was something, let me tell you, she's a Maine Coon and a BIG cat). I'm going to get a flea fogger bomb thing for this weekend, but I was wondering...WHAT CAN I DO?? The little buggers are nasty, I have bites on my ankles and having fleas in my bed is just disgusting. I've been trying to make sure the cat 100% NEVER goes outside anymore, but, really, this is just ridiculous. Any tips??How to get rid of fleas?
First, ditch the Hartz product. There is a reason poison control has dedicated lines for certain of the flea products sold in stores. She may never really been exposed to fleas, so your treatments were for something that was not really present, and now that they are, you are finding the product doesn't really work.
A flea bomb will be a great aid. And, assuming she is healthy, I suggest Revolution. It will kill the fleas within 15-30 minutes, so they will be unable to lay any eggs. You need to break the flea-egg cycle, and that is 3-8 weeks, so rigorous treatment of the home, and three treatments of Revolution (it lasts for a month) and your problem should be solved.
There is another thing you can consider once the flea problem is over. Giving a daily tablet of Brewer's yeast, available in health food stores. I had a problem long before the vet products were commonly available, and getting the numbers down to a minimum, using Brewer's yeast, and a flea bomb on the house ended it once and for all. Fleas don't like the taste of blood of a cat that has taken Brewer's yeast.
But what is happening is that you are bringing in fleas from outside, as there may be a population explosion in your yard. You may have to look into treatment methods for your outside also.How to get rid of fleas?
Fleas come in via your shoes and clothing--and your squirrels outdoors are probably the cause.
Do NOT dose the cat again, the drops are for a full month, doing another dose of anything would be a toxic overload that does permanent damage to the cat's liver function, if it doesn't outright kill the cat.
Get your vacuum. Any flea vacuumed up will die in the process. Vacuum the floor boards, carpet, furniture, any cracks the fleas are hiding in along the walls and wood floors, and do this daily. It'll take out a lot of the fleas so you only have to deal with the hatching eggs when those mature.
Once your cat's ready for another treatment, go to Advantage or Revolution or Frontline. They're far FAR safer than Hartz (google 'hartz lawsuit' if you don't believe me) and will work better. Advantage, we found, not only does not sting the cat's skin on the neck, the protective coverage works for 6 full weeks (even on outdoor cats) instead of the 4 weeks it claims..How to get rid of fleas?
Use a flea bomb, for the house (You and the cats cannot be in the house, its dangerous). Because they aren't just on the animals. And, wash your cat in a flea bath. Both of these things you can get at target or walmart. I have 3 cats and we did that and it got rid of all fleas.
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