November 2, 2025, marked the end of daylight saving time in the United States. Clocks were set back one hour (from 2:00 AM to 1:00 AM) on that Sunday, transitioning to standard time for the fall and winter. Daylight saving time will resume on March 8, 2026.
The International Code Council (ICC) does not publish a standalone standard equivalent to NFPA 10: Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers. Instead, Chapter 9, Section 906 of the International Fire Code (IFC) (latest edition: 2021) governs the installation, placement, inspection, and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers in buildings and structures. This section directly references and incorporates NFPA 10 for detailed technical requirements, such as selection, distribution, and hydrostatic testing.The IFC is a model code developed by the ICC, adopted (with possible local amendments) by many jurisdictions. It focuses on prescriptive rules for fire safety systems, while deferring to NFPA 10 for extinguisher-specific standards.
NFPA 10: Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers
IFC Section 906.1: “Portable fire extinguishers shall be provided in all occupancies… in accordance with this section and NFPA 10.”
Tables in IFC 906.3(1)–906.3(3) mirror NFPA 10 for hazard classifications and equivalents (e.g., two 2-A extinguishers = one 4-A).
Wonder what it takes to build a modular school structure? Students at Richard Bulpitt Elementary are getting the opportunity to see it in the works. The first-ever modular expansion project in @LangleySchools is underway. You can read more about from @LangleyTimes. pic.twitter.com/cSOrIikXqf
“Galveston was my love letter to absence. I wrote it in a London flat, 1968, far from Texas beaches, imagining a soldier in Vietnam staring at the sea—any sea—begging it to rinse his rifle and his soul. “Galveston, oh Galveston” is homesickness weaponized; the waves are both memory and mercy. She stands on the pier, not just a girl but the idea of return, of life before the draft. I gave Glen Campbell a soldier’s ache wrapped in major chords—sunlit on the surface, haunted underneath. It’s anti-war without a slogan: longing, not protest, is the sharpest blade.” — Jimmy Webb
Harmonization of the Tune: “All People That on Earth Do Dwell” is set to the tune “Old Hundredth,” which is one of the most well-known hymn tunes and dates back to the 16th century. Vaughan Williams created a notable harmonization of this tune for the 1953 coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. His arrangement brought a fresh and majestic quality to the already beloved hymn, making it suitable for grand ceremonial occasions.
Orchestration for the Coronation Service: Vaughan Williams not only harmonized the hymn but also orchestrated it for a full choir and orchestra for the coronation service. This orchestration enhanced the hymn’s grandeur and was used during the recessional at the end of the service, leaving a lasting impression on the attendees and listeners.
Influence on Hymnody: Vaughan Williams’ work on “All People That on Earth Do Dwell” is part of his broader impact on hymnody. Through his contributions, including this specific harmonization and orchestration, he helped to elevate and modernize hymn singing within the Anglican tradition and beyond.
“All the loudest people know little and all the knowledgeable people are timid,” G.K. Chesterton (1905, ‘On Certain Modern Writers and the Institution of the Family’)
Famous People Discussing the Divine Comedy with Dante
Periodic walk-through of Human Resource best practice catalog for labor markets generally; and units within the education facility industry specifically. We inform our discussion based upon today’s release on the Employment Situation Summary from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Today we explain our collaboration with other education settlements in the US and other nations. We conform to participation requirements set by ANSI US Technical Advisory Groups to the International Organization for Standardization but we also have liaison with other universities in the European Union who conform to the participation requirements of their own national standards bodies.
you shall above all things be glad and young For if you’re young,whatever life you wear it will become you;and if you are glad whatever’s living will yourself become…
“Actors from the Commedia dell’Arte on a Wagon in a Town Square” 1640 Jan Miel
A walk through the status of best practice literature that sets the standard of care for safety and sustainability in the education facilities built for the performance arts.
Weekend refresher on regulations, codes, standards and ethical considerations in the care of animals in education communities — as pets and as used in research.
Pets are Wonderful Support organization benefits students, community https://t.co/UsQo66F7iW
Aperiodic walk-through of code and standards revisions that are incorporated by reference in state and local regulations, into education facility design guidelines and construction contracts. Use the login credentials at the top right of our home page.
One of the most contentious aspects of best practice discovery and promulgation in any domain, and no less so in educational settlements, is an agreed-upon vocabulary and shared understanding. As we explain elsewhere in this history, when a counter-party disagrees with you, he simply switches out the vocabulary — i.e. changes definitions or adds or subtracts from the traditional meanings of things. So we approach this topic several times a year to confirm our bearing on the meaning of things.
We begin 2025 by breaking down this topic into four sections
Language 100: Survey of vocabulary in the standards catalogs relevant to building and managing education settlement real assets; including legal terms.
Language 200: Electrotechnology standard catalogs; including computer programming languages.
Language 300: The English as the language of science and innovation; the birthplace of computing and programming, the internet’s native tongue, standardization & open source development; etc.
Language 400: Reserved
Just learned that a group of flamingos is called a flamboyance and suddenly the world seems a little brighter. pic.twitter.com/REdU2lpF26
We observe National Poetry Month in the United States and Canada every year with an inquiry into changes in the (meaning of) definitions at the foundation of best practice literature; frequently the subject of sporty debate among experts writing codes and standards for the built environment of education communities.
In the United Kingdom, National Poetry Month is celebrated in October, and it is known as “National Poetry Day” which has been observed since 1994. It is an initiative of the Forward Arts Foundation, which aims to encourage people to read, write and perform poetry.
Other countries also have their own poetry celebrations, such as World Poetry Day, which is observed annually on March 21 by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) to promote the reading, writing, and teaching of poetry worldwide.
In past years we used a Tamil mnemonic because Tamil is the oldest surviving language and remains the spoken language of 80-odd million people of South Asia. Alas, use of Tamil confounds our Wordpress content management system so in 2024 we began coding this topic in American English
Once median household income is adjusted for cost of living, Utah emerges as the wealthiest state in the nation and Mississippi yet again ranks last. Source: https://t.co/AN3JZqtNnFpic.twitter.com/kv8U3LZlvh
“Composition in red, yellow, blue and black” (1921) / Piet Mondrian
Status check on open source consensus products — and practical applications — evolving around distributed ledger technologies for financing, planning, design, operation & maintenance of the #WiseCampus.
University endowments are comprised of money or other financial assets that are donated to academic institutions. Charitable donations are the primary source of funds for endowments. Endowment funds support the teaching, research, and public service missions of colleges and universities. In the case of endowment funds for academic institutions, the income generated is intended to finance a portion of the operating or capital requirements of the institution. Today we will pick through few reports where safety and sustainability claims are listed and described.
Overview of codes and standards relevant to the food service enterprises in K-12 schools, college and university student housing, athletic venues and university-affiliated healthcare systems.
This week, more than 200 WFU students have prepared and delivered nearly 700 homemade Thanksgiving meals for those in need in Forsyth County, using ingredients sourced from local businesses—and even our Campus Garden.
Faculty and staff served up turkey, stuffing and all the fixings last night at Dansbury Commons, keeping with ESU’s tradition of bringing Warriors together over a warm Thanksgiving dinner🍽️🍗 pic.twitter.com/ryGKECpajx
Burt Bacharach’s A House Is Not a Home, composed in 1964 with lyrics by Hal David, is an American standard due to its timeless melody, emotional depth, and widespread influence. First recorded by Dionne Warwick, its lush orchestration and sophisticated chord progressions exemplify Bacharach’s signature style, blending pop, jazz, and soul. The song’s poignant lyrics about love and loss resonate universally, elevating it beyond its era. Its versatility is evident in covers by artists like Luther Vandross and Barbra Streisand, cementing its place in the Great American Songbook.
The song’s enduring presence in film, television, and live performances underscores its cultural significance. Bacharach’s innovative composition, paired with David’s heartfelt storytelling, creates a piece that transcends generations, embodying the emotional and musical qualities of a standard. Its lasting impact and universal appeal solidify A House Is Not a Home as an American classic.
Born Delloreese Patricia Early in Detroit’s Black Bottom neighborhood on July 6, 1931, Della Reese grew up in a working-class family with a steelworker father and cook mother. She began singing gospel in church at age six, honing her blues-jazz style amid economic hardship. After her mother’s 1949 death, she dropped out of Wayne State University to support her ailing father, taking odd jobs like truck driving before leaving home over family discord. Performing in local clubs, she shortened her name and toured with Mahalia Jackson as a teen, launching her career.
By the 1960s, signed to RCA Victor after Jubilee success, Reese transitioned to pop standards. She recorded Burt Bacharach’s “A House Is Not a Home” on her 1967 ABC album On Strings of Blue, infusing it with soulful depth; conveying a sense that she has a deep understanding of heartbreak.
Minnesota produces the most #Turkeys in the US, with 600 farms producing 39 million turkeys every year. 🦃 To keep us safe today, NSF/ANSI/3-A 14159-1-2024 sets hygiene requirements for the design of meat and poultry processing equipment. Happy Thanksgiving! @NSF_Intlpic.twitter.com/wOVWbc2zbG
Wishing all my wonderful American friends a very #HappyThanksgiving, from the beautiful gardens of Winston Churchill’s country home at Chartwell. 🇺🇸🦃 pic.twitter.com/ce56nf642u
New update alert! The 2022 update to the Trademark Assignment Dataset is now available online. Find 1.29 million trademark assignments, involving 2.28 million unique trademark properties issued by the USPTO between March 1952 and January 2023: https://t.co/njrDAbSpwBpic.twitter.com/GkAXrHoQ9T
