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Put a saucepan over medium heat and melt the butter in it until it turns brown. Then, add the onions to the pan and cook them until they’re caramelized, which should take about 15 minutes. Finally, stir in the garlic and cook the ingredients together for 3-4 minutes.  Medium heat is the middle setting on a stovetop dial. For example, if the burner on your stove ranged from 1 to 10, then medium heat would be the 5 setting. If you want to make your soup slightly healthier, you can use olive oil instead of butter to saute the onions and garlic. Pour 15 fluid ounces (440 mL) of pumpkin puree into the pan before you put the seasoning in. Stir the spices as you add them to the pan so that they spread evenly throughout the mix. Continue to cook the mix until it’s steaming and fragrant, which should take about 5 minutes.  You don’t necessarily have to add any spices to the mix, but they do give the finished soup a nice kick. Some delicious spices to add to pumpkin soup include thyme, salt, cumin, black pepper, ginger, and cayenne pepper. Pour in the broth at a slow and even pace to avoid it splashing all over the place. Stir the mixture while you wait for it to boil, which should take about 3-4 minutes. Use a wooden spoon to stir the mix so that you can scrape any toasted bits that start to stick to the bottom of the pan. Leave the saucepan uncovered while you allow the mix to simmer. Once 30 minutes have passed, remove the saucepan from heat and set it aside.  Low heat is the lowest dial setting on your stovetop burner. If you want your pumpkin soup to be extra sweet, consider stirring in 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of maple syrup after you take the mixture off of the stove.

summary: Brown your butter in a heated saucepan and cook the onions and garlic. Add the pumpkin puree and your desired spices to the mix. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mix to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and let the mix simmer for 30 minutes.


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If you consistently do not answer unwanted telemarketing calls, you will probably find that the number of calls you receive will decrease over time. Take advantage of your phone's caller ID features and do not answer calls from unknown numbers, especially from toll-free numbers. If you are getting repeated calls from the same numbers, you may be able to block all future calls from those numbers. The exact method of doing this will depend upon the services offered by your telephone provider and the specific settings available on your phone. Call your telephone provider for specific details and instructions.  Some providers may charge a fee for blocking numbers, so be sure to ask about this before agreeing to the service. If your wireless provider or mobile phone does not offer a service that allows you to block numbers, you may be able to download a mobile app to do so. Unfortunately it is becoming more and more common for companies to use fraudulent practices to deceive caller ID. Their number may show up differently each time they call, which can make blocking the caller nearly impossible. Some telephone providers also offer the option to automatically block calls that come from numbers which are not recognized by caller ID or show up as "Private." If you are receiving a large volume of unwanted calls from blocked numbers, ask your provider about this service. There are now a wide variety of technological solutions to unwanted telemarketing calls, especially robocalls. You can find electronic devices that attach to your landline phone, as well as mobile apps that you can download on your cell phone. All of these products work slightly differently, but they all aim to significantly reduce the number of automated telemarketing calls you receive.  Some of the mobile apps are completely free. Be sure to read online reviews before deciding on the call blocking service that is right for you. If you are getting telemarketing calls that violate any laws, you can file a complaint online with either the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).  Telemarketers are not allowed to call you after you have been registered on the Do Not Call list for 31 days, unless they fall into one of the previously mentioned exempt categories. All telemarketers must remove you from their calling lists upon request. All telemarketers must provide you with the name and contact information of the company they represent. Telemarketers are not permitted to call you between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. Telemarketers are in no way permitted to present fraudulent or misleading information about the products or services they are selling. Telephone fraud complaints are handled by the FTC.

summary: Screen your calls. Block specific numbers. Use high-tech call blocking devices. Report violations.


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Think about which rules will keep your class a safe and fun learning environment. Design rules to reflect this goal. These rules will be different depending on the ages of the students and the type of class you’re teaching. Some sample rules might include:  Treat others with respect. Take care of yourself. Take care of classroom property. Raise your hand to speak or to get someone’s attention. This will make it easier for students to remember them. These rules will guide behavior in a variety of circumstances so that you don’t need to spell out rules for every scenario. Take time on the first day of class to cover your classroom’s rules. Explain what each rule means. Give examples of how rules are followed or not followed. Tell students about consequences for breaking the rules. These might occur in stages, such as a warning, then staying after class, then detention, then visiting the principal, and so on. You might include a time-out or break for younger students. Younger students who are disruptive may need to be removed from a situation for a few minutes to recover their attention. Then they can rejoin the class. Make a rules poster and hang it in the classroom. Phrase the rules in positive ways. For example, instead of saying, “Don’t push other people,” you can write, “Treat others with respect.” Ask the students to come to an agreement with you about the rules. They can sign a pledge form or even just raise their hands. In doing so, they will promise to uphold the class rules.   Another way to get students to buy into the rules is for students to take ownership of them. Get their input when developing rules for the classroom.  Take time every now and then to talk about the rules and review them with students. Using hand signals, body cues and other tactics can be helpful in getting students’ attention. For example, you might turn the lights off and on when it’s time to wrap up an activity. Hand signals work particularly well with primary grades. Changing the non-verbal cues periodically will keep students from getting bored with them. Make a positive example of students behaving properly by letting students know when they have followed the rules. By showing students what good behavior looks like, they will know how to model the behavior. Make sure to praise different students. Don’t always praise the same few students. If there are discipline problems at the elementary school level, it can be helpful to get in touch with the child’s parents. Think about doing this before the discipline problem becomes serious.  Earlier intervention can redirect a child away from problematic behavior. Reinforce positive interactions by giving students tools to handle disagreements and miscommunications. Having tools to use for these interactions may help diffuse potential discipline problems.  For example, talk about how students should ask another student for permission to take something. A student should look directly at the other student, wait until she is listening, and ask politely. Give students tools if they disagree with each other. For example, have students look calmly at each other and say, “I understand how you feel.” Then the student can explain his opinion calmly.
summary: Decide which rules are most important. Choose no more than 5 rules for your classroom. Make sure students know the rules. Outline consequences. Post the rules. Have the students make a commitment to the rules. Use non-verbal communication. Praise students for acting appropriately. Get parents involved early on. Give students tools for interacting with each other.