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International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Ann Arbor | Local 252 The phrase “Lies, Damned Lies, and Statistics” is commonly attributed to Mark Twain, who popularized it in his writings. Specifically, Twain wrote in his 1906 autobiography, Chapters from My Autobiography, published in the North American Review: “Figures often beguile me, particularly when I have the arranging of them myself; in which case the remark attributed to Disraeli, ‘There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics,’ is peculiarly applicable.” Twain credited the phrase to Benjamin Disraeli, the former British Prime Minister, but there’s no definitive evidence that Disraeli ever said or wrote it. Some scholars suggest the phrase may have originated elsewhere or been a common saying at the time. Despite this, Twain’s attribution to Disraeli is the most widely recognized source, and he’s often credited with popularizing it. NFPA and Center for Campus Fire Safety Ring the Alarm on Fire Risks https://standardsmichigan.com/campus-fire-safety-month/ @STCFireServices is at @BrockUniversity tonight spreading the word about practicing fire safety in your residence. Reminder to students to never charge anything on a soft surface & use listed products only #FireSafeSTC @St_Catharines @firefighters_st pic.twitter.com/KwNLWAVXjM — St. Catharines Fire Services (@STCFireServices) September 1, 2025 🔥 Keep hallways, exits, and stairwells clear at all times! In a fire, every second counts. Don’t block your way out. Your life could depend on it.#CampusFireSafety #StudentLife #FireSafetyFirst pic.twitter.com/XKSjV4P7DJ — Mississauga Fire (@MississaugaFES) August 27, 2025 September is Campus Fire Safety Month! Share vital information to help students reduce the risk of fires in dorms and off-campus housing. Learn how: https://t.co/3VgMY8nagZ pic.twitter.com/Blra1tTKJ1 — Sparky the Fire Dog (@Sparky_Fire_Dog) September 3, 2024 https://standardsmichigan.com/first-day-of-school/ He’s off to school at @OldsCollege for his first year! pic.twitter.com/qqGHMN87IF — Carolyn Puterbough (@CPuterbough) September 3, 2024 Another public jubilation pic.twitter.com/dmQc6IBVbK — Chelsea Finest💙💙😍 (@finest_che2325) July 20, 2024 Form 1 have had a fabulous first day. #EPSinsire #EPSnurture #EPSachieve pic.twitter.com/dW6Kb9JyZ8 — Edenhurst Prep School (@EdenhurstSchool) September 4, 2024 Getting all the gossip! pic.twitter.com/msgc6FSl90 — Tommy Sheehan (@TomSheehan22) September 4, 2024 He’s off to school at @OldsCollege for his first year! pic.twitter.com/qqGHMN87IF — Carolyn Puterbough (@CPuterbough) September 3, 2024 It was a fantastic first week of the 2024-25 academic year. Welcome back, Bucs! pic.twitter.com/BGQhakIQ2x — ETSUProvost (@EtsuProvost) September 3, 2024 https://standardsmichigan.com/campus-surveillance/ <iframe width=”800″ height=”5005″ src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/AVJCF6QVJ-c?si=cJ1RrzUSm8ohRMW7″ title=”YouTube video player” frameborder=”0″ allow=”accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share” referrerpolicy=”strict-origin-when-cross-origin” allowfullscreen></iframe> https://standardsmichigan.com/barbering-cosmetology-academia/ This teacher saw one of his students waiting to get a haircut and stumbled upon a simple solution: Reading. Now, the Barbershop Books program is changing lives: pic.twitter.com/yiluRPhHPk — The Root (@TheRoot) April 1, 2018 https://standardsmichigan.com/wood/ https://awc.org/codes-and-standards/ This planned new addition at the Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Architecture is so much more than classrooms and office space. It’s a living laboratory for students. Learn how #masstimber is playing an integral role in this project. #BuildWithWood https://t.co/bhyg5n3jKz — American Wood Council (@woodcouncil) August 15, 2024 They destroyed art, — The Figen (@TheFigen_) August 22, 2025 “September Morn” | Paul Émile Chabas Review of development in safety and sustainability best practice catalogs for education community outdoor environment. https://twitter.com/gmkov/status/1691080398200053762?s=20 https://twitter.com/gmkov/status/1691080398200053762?s=20 “He who does not speak foreign languages — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Daily Beast (August 22, 2025): Dems Ban These Words to Stop Sounding Like ‘Crazy People’ “The Tower of Babel” 1563 / Pieter Bruegel the Elder Here’s a rough breakdown of the top languages on the web: English: 55.4% – Russian: 6.6% – Japanese: 5.4% – Spanish: 5.2% – Chinese: 4.6% 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 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 https://standardsmichigan.com/%e0%ae%ae%e0%af%8a%e0%ae%b4%e0%ae%bf-2/ Latin Phrases You Should Know. pic.twitter.com/Erq61gVW29 — Learn Latin (@latinedisce) May 5, 2024 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/AN3JZqtNnF pic.twitter.com/kv8U3LZlvh — Simon Kuestenmacher (@simongerman600) January 3, 2025 https://standardsmichigan.com/zoning/ Beth Hoover Illumination technologies have had a pattern of consuming about 35 percent of building electrical energy use. That number has been pressed downward with the expanded application of LED luminaires and occupant responsive controls; much of the transformation hastened by the IEEE, IES and ASHRAE best practice catalogs. Today we run through the development status of these products with specific interest in exterior illumination best practice. This topic also is covered in the 4 time monthly meetings of the IEEE Education & Healthcare Facilities Committee. https://standardsmichigan.com/illumination-400/ https://standardsmichigan.com/watersport/ University of Michigan Sailing Team | Great Lakes Can’t do this anywhere else. Your call 📱 pic.twitter.com/BtWCpbM87C — Bobby Guntoro (@bobbygunt) July 18, 2024 https://twitter.com/OtayMark/status/1687584197752537091?s=20 https://twitter.com/StandardsMich/status/1550752898740543489?s=20 https://twitter.com/SportSapienza/status/1687454976015020033?s=20 https://twitter.com/USASwimming/status/1687150046612250624?s=20 https://twitter.com/Vol_SwimDive/status/1687087529214844928?s=20 https://standardsmichigan.com/september-fifteenth-metheny-mays-cover-alt-guitar-school/ “The Cuckoo” is a traditional English folk song with roots tracing back to at least the 18th century, though its precise origin is unknown. Often categorized as a “floating verse” ballad, it exists in many lyrical and melodic variants across Britain and the United States, especially in the Appalachian tradition. The song typically opens with a reference to the cuckoo bird, symbolizing unfaithfulness and longing, and often transitions into themes of courtship, heartbreak, or seasonal change. Its adaptable verses allowed singers to personalize the narrative, making it popular in oral tradition. Early versions appear in English broadsides, and later collectors like Cecil Sharp and Alan Lomax documented multiple variants in the early 20th century. The enduring popularity of “The Cuckoo” lies in its haunting melody and evocative symbolism, which have inspired numerous interpretations by folk revivalists and contemporary artists alike, preserving its place in the Anglo-American folk canon. Harvard University is building its first sustainably-sourced mass timber structure. Designed by Studio Gang, the David Rubenstein Treehouse will offer new conference facilities and event space on the University’s Enterprise Research Campus in Allston. Much of the building’s… pic.twitter.com/PnKPISjmmk — The B1M (@TheB1M) August 7, 2025 NESC 2028 EDITION REVISION SCHEDULE “East Wind Over Weehawke” 1934 | Edward Hopper https://standardsmichigan.com/ieee-c2-2017-national-electrical-safety-code-content-transfer/ “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. “Own only what you can always carry with you: know languages, know countries, know people. Let your memory be your travel bag.” — Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn (From “The Gulag Archipelago”) 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. Use the login credentials at the upper right of our home page. Because a great deal of content is copyright protected by the International Electrotechnical Commission, International Organization for Standardization and International Telecommunications Union. New Modern Methods of Construction Toolkit from the NSAI! For helpful guides, practical resources and free tools, access NSAI’s #MMC toolkit for the Irish construction industry at https://t.co/X8zPrOoSaw In support of the government’s Housing for All strategy, the goal of… pic.twitter.com/Oyyt3LOq6z — NSAI (@NSAI_Standards) June 26, 2025 https://standardsmichigan.com/international-standards-teleconference-today-11-am-eastern/ 17 equations that changed the world pic.twitter.com/69jV97p8mM — Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) December 21, 2024 https://standardsmichigan.com/iso-tc-309/ https://standardsmichigan.com/iec-2021/ https://standardsmichigan.com/itu-academia/ d https://standardsmichigan.com/time-frequency-services/ d https://standardsmichigan.com/readability-of-design-standards/ v https://youtu.be/A5Dw4YEu1Sc?si=npMWM5b6hBFlTRwb https://youtu.be/Wnm_P-0z_5s?si=fAHg-Yfx5bImWVzs Farmer Wants a Wife AS 4000 General Conditions of Contract has been updated for the first time since 1997! Join our free webinar to unpack the changes: 🗓 12 Aug | 🕐 1–2PM AEST | 💻 Online – register now: https://t.co/zX1UXo2EK7 pic.twitter.com/EiK0EO0CSo — Standards Australia (@standardsaus) July 14, 2025 North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) | National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) | Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors (AFA) Exclusion is good and just. pic.twitter.com/XEyMRAs5LH — 𝒩𝒶𝓉𝒶𝓁𝒾𝒶 (@classicspilled) October 8, 2025 Christchurch School Virginia https://standardsmichigan.com/housing/ https://standardsmichigan.com/gallery-move-in/ “Lord: it is time. The summer was immense. Lay your shadow on the sundials and let loose the wind in the fields…” ‘Autumn Day’ | Rainer Maria Rilke 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. https://standardsmichigan.com/food-standards-monthly/ Stevie Wonder was born Stevland Hardaway Judkins on May 13, 1950, in Saginaw, Michigan. He was raised in Detroit, where he developed his musical talents, signing with Motown Records at age 11. Wonder attended Fitzgerald Elementary School in Detroit. After his first album was released, The Jazz Soul of Little Stevie (1962), he enrolled in Michigan School for the Blind in Lansing, Michigan. Detroit’s vibrant music scene and Motown’s influence shaped his early career, leading to his rise as a global icon. Wonder has often credited Michigan’s cultural and musical heritage for his development. He also founded WJZZ, a radio station in Detroit, in the 1970s, further tying him to the state. “It was like a rope thrown to the drowning, that music, and they grabbed it and held on for dear life.” Toni Morrison (1931–2019) | Jazz (1992) "Farm Children Doing Laundry" 1958 Heide Presse pic.twitter.com/Nz3m2itCyR — Standards Michigan (@StandardsMich) June 29, 2024 https://standardsmichigan.com/campus-day-care/ Low 60s this morning 🍁 Almost there… pic.twitter.com/gIwBwy54UG — Joshua D Phillips (@JoshPhillipsPhD) August 19, 2025 Today at 11 AM/ET we update our understanding of best practice literature relevant to the information and communication technology enterprises in education communities. Our online meetings coincides with the day of two IEEE Education & Healthcare Facilities Committee teleconferences at 14:00 Central European time and 2:00 PM Eastern time in the Americas. Starting 2023 we have begun to break down our coverage of information and communication technology embedded in campus buildings into four modules – Infotech 100, 200, 300 and Infotech 400. Open to everyone. Use the login credentials at the upper right of our home page. Ablution facilities refer to designated areas or equipment used for personal hygiene and cleansing rituals, often in religious, cultural, or practical contexts. These facilities typically include sinks, showers, or basins for washing the body, hands, face, or feet, ensuring cleanliness and adherence to hygiene standards. In religious settings, such as mosques or temples, ablution facilities support ritual purification (e.g., wudu in Islam) before prayers, emphasizing spiritual and physical cleanliness. In housekeeping, ablution facilities align with maintaining high sanitation standards, providing spaces for washing dishes, laundry, or personal care to prevent contamination and promote health. These areas are equipped with clean water, soap, and drying tools, designed for accessibility and efficiency. Regular maintenance of ablution facilities, including cleaning and disinfecting surfaces, ensures compliance with hygiene protocols, reduces germ spread, and fosters a safe, sanitary environment for users, whether in homes, public spaces, or institutions. For today’s session we pull together previous work related to home economics; admittedly a broad topic. https://standardsmichigan.com/home-economics-2/ https://standardsmichigan.com/water-and-sanitation/ https://standardsmichigan.com/what-are-plumbing-codes/ https://standardsmichigan.com/history-of-the-kitchen/ https://standardsmichigan.com/cleaning-guide/ To be continued… St. Olaf College | Dakota County Minnesota https://standardsmichigan.com/inglenook/ I sit beside the fire and think -J.R.R. Tolkien “Prometheus creating Man in the presence of Athena” (1802) / Jean-Simon Berthélemy Our periodic review of all consensus, consortia and open source codes, standards and regulations the set the standard of care for fire safety in education settlements. This is a simply delightful sketch animation of a ballet dancer. I was trying to get some different effects and style effects than usual. (Prompt in following tweets.) — Jason Baldridge (@jasonbaldridge) January 17, 2025 “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. Readings: The Seven Lively Arts (1924) Glibert Seldes (Oxford Academic review) https://twitter.com/RoyalBalletSch/status/1651974785490878464?s=20 “Rondel” 1892 / Louise Howland King Cox Small town Iowa is crowning your homecoming king and queen in front of a grain elevator pic.twitter.com/O228SR7Vd4 — Iowa Chill (@IowaChill) September 26, 2025 Hermann High School senior Jillian Fredrick is this year’s 2025 Fall Homecoming Queen. pic.twitter.com/cl0eOD2Q4q — Will Johnson (@wjwardpubsports) September 26, 2025 Burke Homecoming Dance was held Saturday, September 20. We recognized our Homecoming Court and Homecoming Royalty and we DANCED! #WeAreBurke 🖤💛🖤💛 pic.twitter.com/XRWPhYfnKO — Burke High (@OPS_Burke) September 21, 2025 👑 Presenting your 2025 HUHS Homecoming Court! — HUHS Athletics/Activities (@HUHS_Athletics) September 26, 2025 Whatever anyone wants to talk about. If no one has any suggestions, how about we poke at any of these new releases: ANSI RELEASES REPORT: STANDARDIZATION EMPOWERING AI-ENABLED SYSTEMS IN HEALTHCARE NIST: AI Standards: Federal Engagement IEEE Transactions on Artificial Intelligence “September Morn” | Paul Émile Chabas — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 4, 2024 Final Results for September 2025 ⛔️UMich Consumer #Sentiment relapsed in August amid new tariff announcements & higher expected inflation — across age, income & stock wealth groups 🔻Sentiment: -5.7% ⚠️”Perceptions of many aspects of the economy slipped” pic.twitter.com/4wYXLRPfAN — Gregory Daco (@GregDaco) August 29, 2025 The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index (MCSI) is released twice a month: Both reports are published at 10:00 AM Eastern Time (ET). Consumer sentiment down amid disagreements on new government policies Consumer sentiment fell for the first time in six months, edging down 4% from December. While assessments of personal finances inched up for the fifth consecutive month, both the short- and long-run business… pic.twitter.com/r2mPTc5XiO — Michigan News (@UMichiganNews) January 24, 2025 https://youtu.be/D0xSuqKoByQ?si=-pawPMfA1bnY3-FM https://youtu.be/GxbKuek88NQ?si=v249UC4EAG2qJXlh https://youtu.be/JkQauI15hlE?si=uAm42E0eGtSCtJPH NESC 2028 EDITION REVISION SCHEDULE “East Wind Over Weehawke” 1934 | Edward Hopper https://standardsmichigan.com/ieee-c2-2017-national-electrical-safety-code-content-transfer/
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at a conference where you don’t have to present
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