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Online Student Perceptions of the Need for a Proximate Community of Engagement at an Independent Study Program
Darin R. Oviatt, Brigham Young Uiversity, United States ; Charles R. Graham, Brigham Young University, United States ; Jered Borup, George Mason University, United States ; Randall S. Davies, Brigham Young University, United States
Journal of Online Learning Research Volume 2, Number 4, ISSN 2374-1473 Publisher: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), Waynesville, NC USA
Research suggests that collaborative learning designs for online courses which require interaction with teachers and peers promotes engagement and learning. K-12 students seek supplemental online courses to meet graduation requirements and desire flexibility which often conflicts with required interactions. This paper asserts that online independent study learners may create a Proximate Community of Engagement (PCE) in order to derive the benefits of collaboration and interactions. Using the Adolescent Community of Engagement (ACE) framework as a lens for identifying interactions, this study surveyed K-12 independent study students to assess their perception of the need for interaction with a support community while completing an online course. The study showed that students perceive the benefits of such a community and plan to receive support from parents, teachers, and counselors proximate to their location. The study also finds that the perception of the need is significantly greater for students taking a course for credit recovery than those taking the course for the first-time. Course providers can coach independent study students and family on how to create a Proximate Community of Engagement.
Oviatt, D.R., Graham, C.R., Borup, J. & Davies, R.S. (2016). Online Student Perceptions of the Need for a Proximate Community of Engagement at an Independent Study Program. Journal of Online Learning Research, 2(4), 333-365. Waynesville, NC USA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved September 21, 2020 from https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/173649/.
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Barbara Bush Has Died
On Sunday, the 41st First Lady of the United States Barbara Bush let her doctors know that she was done with being in the hospital, where she was being treated for COPD and congestive heart failure, and wanted to be at home when she went off to the afterworld. Today, Barbara died at her home in Houston, TX while surrounded by her gigantic family (17 grandchildren!!!). She was 92. The Bush family released this statement:
"A former First Lady of the United States of America and relentless proponent of family literacy, Barbara Pierce Bush passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at the age of 92. She is survived by her husband of 73 years, President George H.W. Bush; five children and their spouses; 17 grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and her brother, Scott Pierce. She was preceded in death by her second child, Pauline Robinson 'Robin' Bush, and her siblings Martha Rafferty and James R. Pierce.
The official funeral schedule will be announced as soon as is practical."
Barbara Bush was the SLOTUS (Second Lady of the United States) during the Reagan years and FLOTUS from 1989 to 1993. She was FMOTUS (First Mother of the United States, which really doesn't work) when George W. Bush was president from 2001 to 2009. And she could've been FMOTUS again if her other son Jeb Bush won in 2016.
And there's a chance Barbara Bush died the same way I want to die: with a cup of the sweet nectar in hand.
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Everything is completely organized; therefore you can have lots of activities here
Babak Bakhtiari
Hobbies: Playing guitar, listening to music, watching movies, hiking
Favorite movie: Trilogy of Lord of the Rings
Most loved about Sweden: Nature, friendly environment and tolerance
Where do you come from?
I come from Tehran, Iran
What program do you study?
I study Master's programme in Ecotechnology and Sustainable Development in Östersund Campus.
Where do you live?
I live in a student apartment in the city center. It is a small room and it is pretty convenient for me.
Why did you choose to study here at Mid Sweden University?
I was trying to continue my studies abroad and I found this university a young one with bright future in the heart of Scandinavia with amazing nature in all seasons. I have also found this programme very interesting and challenging.
Describe Mid Sweden University.
As I expected Mid Sweden University has a friendly and warm environment. There are many other international students which make it possible to get to know many other cultures. Everything is completely organized; therefore you can have lots of activities here.
Describe your studies.
This programme has a broad view on many issues, including environment, industry, and society to even some understandings of economics. That is why I found this programme so unique.
What is the biggest difference to your home university?
In my country we take several courses simultaneously and in the end of the semester we have exams to all of them. Here we take one course in a specified time period and we take the exam at the end of the course which makes it possible to focus more in one subject in a time and have more time to dedicate to the studies in a more efficient way.
What do you like concerning studying at Mid Sweden University?
The most impressing thing here is that we call our teachers by their first names which make the communication between teacher and student more open and friendly. On the other hand teachers are always there to help you with whatever you might need regarding your studies. It is also true about the other staff.
What do you like about Mid Sweden University in general?
I really like the campus here in Östersund. It is not a big campus but everything is included, from a very big and organized library to different labs, computers and study rooms.
What do you appreciate about the City where you study?
I study in Östersund campus and I think this city has a unique nature specially when it comes winter activities. In winter Östersund offers you all the options you might wish concerning winter sports. For instance, this winter I was excited about Biathlon World Cup and I was there during the competitions. In summer you can enjoy the magnificent nature since it is really close to you.
What do you like about Sweden in general?
Nature is the first thing that comes in my mind first when I think about Sweden. Lots of lakes and forests and tons of clean air. I heard so much about Swedish traditional holidays like Valborg and Midsommar and I am looking forward to attend to all of them.
How do you spend your free time?
I usually hang out with my friends. In my free time I play guitar. Actually I was a part of a band here before and now I have some Swedish friends and I help them to arrange for concerts. I teach guitar to some of my friends. In winter I really want to experience ice skating and skiing.
Describe the social life as a student in Sweden.
I learned so much about different cultures since there are many students from different countries. There are different occasions for different cultures which are really interesting and give me as an international student to get along better with everyone by knowing their cultures.
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Would you recommend other international students to study here?
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Comparing Budget And High-End Eyeshadow Primer
Like any broke 20-something, there's nothing I love more than a good beauty dupe. I have a few beauty products that I can't help splurging on (such as Tom Ford Black Orchid) because I know I'll never be able to find a more affordable replacement that does the same job just as well. However, for easily-replicated items like lipstick and primers, I'm always searching for a way to save money.
I've spent a particularly long time trying to find the right eyeshadow primer. Not everyone counts eyeshadow primer as a must-have, but I really, really do. I have extremely oily, extremely creased eyelids. If I try to wear any eyeshadow without the aid of primer, whether it's Wet 'n' Wild or Urban Decay, the shadow slides into a muddy, creased mess within one hour. It's pretty frustrating, so for years I refused to wear eyeshadow at all.
Then I discovered eyeshadow primers; specifically, an e.l.f. Eyeshadow Primer at my local Target while I was fresh out of college and still fairly new to makeup. I always stuck to budget buys in those days and I didn't wear eyeshadow much, so I was very happy with that primer. Years later, I tried a few of the Urban Decay eyeshadow primers that came with my Naked3 palette and realized I needed to up my primer game. So I finally splurged on the crowd-favorite Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer, and I haven't looked back since.
The Urban Decay primer is not cheap, however, and so recently I found myself wondering if the e.l.f. primer holds up as well as I remember. I decided to compare the two and share my results.
Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion, $20, Sephora VS. e.l.f. Essential Shadow Lock Eyelid Primer, $5, Amazon
You can see that these two primers have similar packaging, with the doe-foot applicator wands. Also I should mention that I have the smaller, $10 travel size of the Urban Decay primer. (The travel size is $10 for 0.16 ounces and the regular size is $20 for 0.33 ounces.)
First, for reference, here is what happens when I wear eyeshadow without any primer. In these photos, I'm wearing Nonie Creme Colour Prevails Eye Shimmer Powder in Ruby Rust ($10, drugstore.com). Here's how it looks right after applying, with zero primer:
And this is what I'm left with after only an hour or two of wear:
So now you understand the need for primer, especially for oily, creased eyelids like mine.
I applied the e.l.f. primer to my right eye and the Urban Decay primer to my left eye. In the photos below it's switched, so the e.l.f. is on the left side of the picture and the Urban Decay is on the right side. Got that? Good.
It may look like I applied more of the e.l.f. primer but I was careful to apply equal amounts of both. They're similar colors (although the e.l.f. primer is available in four shades) but the e.l.f. primer is thicker and less sheer. Below you can see how my eyelids look after blending the primers in.
Personally I think primer is worth it for that result alone. My natural eyelids never look like that: usually they're much more creased and the veins are more noticeable.
But I didn't stop there, obviously. Below is the Colour Prevails Eye Shimmer Powder, applied on top of primer. Again, the e.l.f. primer is seen on the left side of these photos and the Urban Decay is on the right side.
I had high hopes for the e.l.f. primer. After applying the eyeshadow, I went about my business for the day. I didn't do any exercise or heavy sweating, and I promise I didn't touch my eye area at all. Fast forward to about four or five hours later, this was the result:
As you can see, the e.l.f. primer (on the left side) did not fare well in this experiment. The Urban Decay primer, on the other hand, was allowing my eyeshadow to look as good as it did when I first applied it hours ago. I haven't yet tested it to see if it lasts for the full 24 hours that it claims, but I have high hopes.
On one hand, I was satisfied that I didn't waste $10 when I decided to purchase the Urban Decay primer. It truly is worth the money. On the other hand, I was disappointed to know that I won't be able to switch to a $2 primer when my Urban Decay runs out. I was also pretty confused: This primer has really good reviews on the e.l.f. website, so it might work for other people.
I also picked up another cheap eyelid primer offering from e.l.f. in the hopes that this one would be better. The e.l.f. Eye Primer & Liner Sealer ($3) is only one extra dollar but I reasoned that that extra buck might make all the difference. (Pictured below, the left side is the Liner Sealer and the right side is the Eye Primer.)
e.l.f Eye Primer And Liner Sealer, $3, Amazon
As you can see below, this one wasn't any better.
This e.l.f. primer (again, on the left) failed as well. The good news, however, is that it wasn't a total waste of $3 because the other half of it is genius. The liner sealer side has a felt-tip brush loaded with clear solution, so you can dip it into your favorite eyeshadow to transform it into a waterproof, smudge-proof eyeliner. I was skeptical but it really works, and it's so much easier than dipping a brush in the closest half-empty glass of water (and lasts longer, too).
So my attempt to find an affordable dupe of my Urban Decay primer may have failed, but at least with this e.l.f. Liner Sealer I found a pretty cool product that I didn't even know existed. And I promise that if I do find an affordable eyeshadow primer that rivals the UD Primer Potion, I'll write about it!
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Building Futures: Supporting Youth Living with HIV Technical Assistance Toolkit
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Activities agencies can undertake to enhance delivery of HIV care to youth living with HIV. Each section includes strategies to address the specific topic, and resources are provided to support the implementation. Providers can use some or all information in the toolkit to enhance their programs. In an effort to better meet the needs of youth living with HIV.
Theme 1. Clinical Service Models
- Topic 1.1 Youth-Centered Services
- Topic 1.2 Interdisciplinary Care Teams
Theme 2. Infrastructure Development
Topic 2.1 Staff Recruitment and Retention
Topic 2.2 Improving Communication with Youth
- Topic 2.3 LGBTQ-Friendly Policies, Environment, and Culture
Theme 3. Informing Program Development
Topic 3.1 Gathering Structured Feedback from Youth
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Boeing has stopped deliveries of its troubled new 787 Dreamliner aircraft until a battery problem has been fixed.
The US aviation giant said it will continue to build the plane, but will not deliver any until US safety officials gave their backing.
All 50 of Boeing's 787s - including the five of Qatar Airways, the Middle East's largest customer - have been suspended from flying since an All Nippon Airways flight on Wednesday made an emergency landing due to a fault.
"We will not deliver 787s until the FAA [Federal Aviation Administration] approves a means of compliance with their recent Airworthiness Directive concerning batteries and the approved approach has been implemented," said a Boeing spokesman in comments pubished by the BBC.
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Highest landing: 3300m
Longest run: 1400vm
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Season: Dec. – May
Terrain: Glacier, Alpine, Forest
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In the Lombardy, located at the southern side of Piz Bernina. Val Malenco is known for its excellent opportunities of lovely descents in an unforgettable and unique landscape. The area around Chiesa Val Malenco is divided into heliski sectors. Therefore, we do have the flexibility for descents in all exposures and steepness. Another highlight in Val Malenco is the culinary side with its fine wines and food from the Lombardy.
Ski trips Italy, Val Malenco – You should get to know this region
The areas in the Lombardy, such as the Val Malenco in the south of the Bernina Range, offer ideal possibilities for a heliski weekend. Being just a short journey away from Switzerland, Austria and Germany and with its endless descents, Val Malenco offers a real alternative to Canada. There are possibilities for descents in all exposures, steepness and it contains everything you need for a perfect ski trip in Italy. Delicacies and first-class wines from the Lombardy round off your heliski days in the Val Malenco.
The area around Chiesa Val Malenco is divide into heliski sectors. Thanks to this we do have the flexibility for descents in all expositions and steepnesses. Heli Guides und Guidemonterosa operate together with the community, the ski resort and our helicopter partner Elitellina. We start here to different day trips or multi day events.
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You may have seen Wealthy Affiliate reviews while searching for an opportunity to make money online. There are tons of reviews for Wealthy Affiliate. Yesterday, we were curious and wanted to read other people's reviews about Wealthy Affiliate.
Of course, there were positive and negative reviews. Some have labeled Wealthy Affiliate a scam. Some state that Wealthy Affiliate is legit. Whatever the case, there were definitely positive and negatives for Wealthy Affiliate. It's a given.
But it was a little disheartening to see the negatives for Wealthy Affiliate. After all, we're using this website to help others know about the Wealthy Affiliate training platform and how it can help others start building an online business through continued training.
What is a scam?
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- Make money surfing on the internet
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If it didn't work, is it a scam?
When others call something a scam, does it fit into the above criterias? Or, have they called it a scam because it didn't produce instant results? Some may call Wealthy Affiliate a scam because it ~
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- it's like any other website that doesn't work
Some may call Warrior Forum a scam, for the same reasons.
But is a scam really a scam because it didn't live up to someone's personal expectations?
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We will use this example ~ should we label Centurylink's IP service as a scam because for $67.99/month, we were told that our internet service would be really fast and reliable. Well, our internet was dropping its connection almost every single day. We were so tired of unplugging and rebooting.
We were especially tired of hearing our kids freak out when it went down in the middle of their "shoot the bad guy" games. (We only know how to play Solitaire, lol!)
Do we label Centurylink a scam? Not really. It just didn't live up to our expectations, so we cancelled them and moved on.
So, when someone is searching for a course on "how to build an online business" and it didn't work for them, was it based on a real scam experience or did it just not live up to their expectations?
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As we've mentioned in another post, there is a lot of noise on the internet and we totally know that it's a very confusing world out there. Each and every minute, someone is searching for the best opportunity to make money. But there's also a lot of "what if's."
That person is most likely asking ~
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We totally get the confusion and distrust
We've been down that road. It was frustrating! We've been caught up with the noise! But, since becoming a website owner/affiliate marketers, we're able to overcome that confusion because we are now, more knowledgeable of what's out there.
Wealthy Affiliate is a legitimate company
After trying out some programs and not getting a lot of results, we chose to become premium members of Wealthy Affiliate. Based on the stellar training and positive experience, we have chosen to promote Wealthy Affiliate. This thing genuinely works.
For $1.63 a day ($49/monthly membership), we have learned more than we have ever expected.
It's exciting to logon everyday to interact with all the other members and learn something valuable. We continue to learn something new everyday, namely ~
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What else made us sign up?
How did we sign up for Wealthy Affiliate? We read a genuine and positive review. The reviewer had written about ~
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There was nothing to indicate a scam. After we finished reading his review, we test drove WA for free and here we are today.
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Just the other day, we learned how to add a personalized widget to the sidebar all because another member took the time to post a training. She wanted to help others and didn't hesitate to share her knowledge. It's the tried and true stuff that others have done to their website and their openness to share that knowledge so we can better our website and be more successful.
This is what continues to impress us about Wealthy Affiliate. We haven't really experienced anything like it anywhere else.
WA Members are helpful
Again, Wealthy Affiliate is a very helpful place.
If we are stuck on a question, there's live chat support 24/7 or we can type a question and post it in the forum. Our questions are always answered, no matter what. If we need training, we can look it up on the search bar and there it is.
Another example ~ the other night, we were struggling with Google Analytics. The Google Analytics website has instructions but it is somewhat lame. More specific answers were needed ~ stat!
Cindy logged on to WA and typed into the search bar, "Google Analytics."
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By the way, the CEO's of WA drives this point home ~ help others first. Helpfulness is another key factor that has kept us as WA members for all these months.
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As Affiliate marketers, we promote products that have worked for us and just want to spread the word. Some people will promote products dishonestly just to make a buck. Some will review a product that may be biased and untruthful. That's the reality of promotions.
But rest assured, that's not us. You won't find any negative reviews to bash other companies on our websites, because that is not us.
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If we do write reviews, we will write about the things that we love, the things that have been useful to us and the things that we have used thus far.
Most likely, we will write compare and contrast reviews. We do not want to write reviews that bash others, so you won't find them here. Our goal is to educate and help others make a sound decision with their purchases. And we will be honest.
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If you haven't read it already, check it out and let us know what you think. Hopefully, this post and our review will resonate with you and would be thrilled to know that it has helped you!
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Tuesday, November 9, 2010
The Waterfowl of Montana
Mallards are big ducks that get swallowed in the steel blue of the Montana dawn, especially as they circle against the backdrop of a distant mountain or foothill. A pair of drakes had looped Cliff Pond a half-dozen times before dropping from the air that's as fresh and thin as a July bride. They cupped up and bombed towards the decoy spread as we waited motionlessly, fingers on the trigger and breaths rolling out of the blind.
I did not fly to Montana to duck hunt. I flew to Montana to see Montana. And because Harris invited me to this beautiful 1000-acre private ranch near the Lewis and Clark country of Three Forks and Willow Creek. The hunting was strangely an afterthought in my mind. After four mornings of waterfowl hunting, my next trip will definitely concentrate on duck hunting, no question.
The waterfowl is mindboggling. My Lord, the ducks! In the rivers and irrigation ditches near the ranch, thousands of greenheads puddled with wigeon, gadwall, coots, Canada geese and wild swan. It's quite possible I'll never fully Q-Tip the hooting of honking geese from my eardrums. All day long you could sit on the back patio of the ranch house and watch waterfowl of some variety. With a long season and liberal bag limits, this region of Montana is a sportsman's dream.
I am but a casual waterfowler. I'd never hunted ducks outside of FL or GA. I've killed more mottleds than mallards and found these wild greenheads strikingly beautiful when compared to the tamed ones so problematic to the aforementioned mottled ducks of the Sunshine State. It's somewhat embarrassing to report that despite the amount of waterfowl we spied, we killed only a dozen or so greenheads. It's the Beast of Hunting.
One, this place is impossibly open. Even the far expanses of Okeechobee marsh feel tight. We huddled in cut-out septic tanks buried in dug, shallow ponds. Those of us without waders were pushed with gear in a canoe to the hide-outs. Some service, I say...and said multiple times to the boys ferrying us. But anyway, you could see ducks and geese a long ways off. Having them choose this one particular drop of water amongst the reaches of the river and similar honey-holes on un-hunted land is a challenge that's being addressed according to the ranch's agenda.
Next, the weather was unseasonably warm for late October. The mornings were no colder than 40 degrees. Ranch Manager Ron said the migratory birds simply had not winged down yet. The ones that were there were residential ducks.
Which brings us to our third difficulty. A party the week before had put a solid hammer on what local birds lit on the property. They evidently had a fine shoot. The ducks that circled us did so with the careful, detail-oriented eyes of a jeweler.
I wanted a mallard for the wall; however, when pairs and trios come within gun range, the Five-Gun salvo made it awfully difficult to claim birds – probably hard for the Taxidermy Man to repair, too.
I especially craved a honker for the wall. I'd never hunted geese. It is its own challenge. One morning a flock flew over that we skyblasted at, but armed with 2's we might as well be slinging rock salt at them. They would land in a pivot field of cut wheat and feed in groups of a hundred or more. We simply did not have the gear for this routine. I am pumped for the next crack at that.
Still, we made the most of it and hunted hard. Duck blinds are places for friends, anyhow. One of the two drakes mentioned at the beginning flew past Clark at butterfly-net distance. He failed to dump the quacker, something that was not easily dismissed. I missed my opportunity on one greenhead, getting the barrel of my BPS caught in the blind material on my right. Watching these big ducks cup and drop towards the decoys is a matchless experience.
Hopefully, I'll be able to return one day. It's truly beautiful country that is beyond writing, especially for an amateur wordsmith. The game is astonishing. Mule deer fed along the foothills. The long-tailed, Ring-Necked Pheasant cackled in the early morning and pitched between patches of deep grass. Coyotes howled in the coulees. Up the road on a private ranch, a green alfalfa field was literally swarming with pronghorn and mule deer. In the cottonwoods near the river, a herd of whitetails fed under the trees, a couple of the bucks bigger than anything I'll catch up with in Florida anytime soon. Hell, even the black and white magpies impressed me. It's a great place for the heart.
I'm a big game hunter, first and foremost. I long to travel many, many places in pursuit of this passion. The waterfowl of the Big Sky State now have me just as hooked.
3 comments:
- spotted face said...
Great write-up, Ian! I hear the west is loaded with ducks, and I never get a chance to get out there. And damn that's a big mallard in that pic! Looks like a great time in a great place. I'm envious.
- November 9, 2010 at 8:15 PM
- Ian Nance said...
Thanks Casey. It is truly a place to behold, especially for a Southerner like me!
- November 10, 2010 at 7:50 AM
"I'll Be There.." Next summer, to maybe buy A Hunti'n Shak...Miss the Duck hunting, out West...buy Fla., will have to do for Now..lol...Quack Head...Stephan Wolf/ c.river Area..
- October 4, 2012 at 7:00 PM
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|On top of being magnetic, this beautiful dragon can sniff out veins of gold underground and excavate them. Only Odin knows how he gets the gold to stick to his armor.
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Gleamer is mainly a whitish blue with gold lines over his body. He also has a gold-plated muzzle, jaw, spine spikes, and tail spade. He has little in the way of weaponry magnetized to his body except perhaps a few arrows. His mouth glows molten orange.
Gold Manipulation: In addition to the magnetism that all Sword Stealers possess, Gleamer is able to in some way sense gold deposits and dig them out. These are abilities more suited for a Boulder Class dragon than a Mystery class dragon. Once the gold is obtained, Gleamer is able to adhere it to his body as any other metal, despite the fact that gold is not a metal that is attracted by magnetism. Perhaps Gleamer is able to add gold through some sort of electroplating process.
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Earlobe repair or split earlobe surgery is a quick and simple minor surgical procedure to correct split, ripped or torn earlobes and/or stretched earlobes. It is carried out under local anaesthetic and is a short procedure. If you're interested in having your split earlobe, widened piercing hole or stretched ear piercings reversed or repaired, arrange a consultation at The Private Clinic with our expert Consultant Cosmetic Surgeons who have expensive experience in ear correction surgery. It is a quick simple procedure with excellent results and no downtime.
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Sonia thought she would never be able to wear earrings again before going ahead with her Split Earlobe Repair, read her patient story here
Where can I fix my split earlobe?
Split Earlobe repair surgery consultations are available at our Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Manchester, London, Buckinghamshire , Milton Keynes and Northampton clinics.
See what you need to know about fixing a split or partially split earlobe.
Other types of earlobe repair: Tribal earlobe repair
Our consultant plastic surgeons are also able to offer tribal earlobe repair to correct stretched earlobes and earlobe reduction to re-shape or re-size the fleshy lobe part of the ear.
The Earlobe Reconstruction procedure
The technique used for your Earlobe reconstruction will depend on the state of your lobes and your desired results. It's a fairly straightforward procedure that can be done in any of our in-house theatres under local anaesthetic. The procedure takes 20-30 minutes to perform.
If your lobes are sagging, then an earlobe reduction will be the best way to reshape them and make them more proportionate, whereas if they've been torn then they can be stitched up and amended as well.
For those of you with stretched lobes there are a couple of options. A hole with a small diameter could require only a few stitches. If you've stretched your lobes beyond 1.5cm in diameter, they won't be able to spring back to their original shape and may require for the excess flesh to be trimmed before they can be reshaped.
The procedure is performed under local anaesthetic, there's no downtime involved, allowing you to return to your daily activities as soon as you're ready.
Your surgeon will advise you on scar management and on when you can have your ears pierced again should you wish to do so.
When it comes to researching cosmetic earlobe surgery procedures there are a lot of words and abbreviations that may seem confusing. We have created a glossary of the most commonly used Plastic Surgery words which you can view here.
What is earlobe repair?
Earlobe repair is a surgical procedure that aims to correct the appearance of split or stretched earlobes medically known as a lobuloplasty.
What is a split earlobe?
A split earlobe is when there is a separation of the skin on the lobe which causes a split-like appearance.
What is a stretched or tribal earlobe?
A stretched earlobe is when the lobe has been purposely stretched using various ear taper tools and plugs to create an enlarged appearance.
Why do earlobes split?
Split earlobes are most commonly caused when earrings catch on clothing for example and they can tear the skin. They can also be caused by wearing heavy earrings for long periods of time.
Will a stretched or split earlobe heal naturally without surgery?
If you had ear stretchers and they were below 10mm it is possible that the hole in your ear will naturally constrict back to a smaller size. If the hole is over 10mm then the hole will gradually shrink over time, but not enough so that it would not be noticeable and you will then require surgery to repair it.
Is there a limit to the size of earlobe stretch that can be repaired?
All sizes of ear stretches can be repaired.
How long does earlobe repair surgery take?
Earlobe repair usually takes around 15 minutes per ear.
Is earlobe repair carried out under general or local anaesthetic?
Earlobe repair surgery is usually carried out under local anaesthetic.
Does earlobe repair hurt?
You should feel no pain during the procedure as both a topical numbing cream and local anaesthetic is applied to the area. As the anaesthetic gradually wears off post-procedure you may feel a little discomfort which can easily be managed with pain relief such as paracetamol.
What happens during an earlobe repair procedure?
Topical numbing cream will be applied to your earlobes before local anaesthesia is injected into the lobe. Once numb, your ear will then be wiped down and sterile drapes will be placed around the ear. The technique of correcting a stretched earlobe will vary slightly deepening on the shape and size but generally a section of tissue will be removed and the open ends are then stitched back together with absorbable stiches and a bandage will be applied.
What is a rotational flap earlobe repair?
Split earlobe repair with rotation flap is a technique which allows patients be able to safely wear earrings again two weeks after their procedure instead of having to wait 6 months. The length of this procedure takes between 30 -40 minutes per earlobe.
How will I need to sleep after my surgery?
There are no real limitations to the position you can sleep in after earlobe repair surgery. We usually recommend that you sleep with an extra pillow as this will elevate your head and reduce any bruising or swelling.
How long will the results from earlobe surgery last?
Earlobe repair surgery is permanent so unless you decide to stretch your earlobes or you wear certain earrings that may stretch the ear again – your earlobe surgery results should be unaffected.
Can I pierce my ears after earlobe surgery?
You will be able to pierce you ears again after surgery. We usually recommend that you wait 6 months before doing this however to ensure the earlobe has fully healed. We would also recommend that you only wear small stud earrings to begin with as your earlobe will be weaker.
How long will I need to take off work after earlobe surgery?
You will not require any time off work after earlobe surgery although if you work a particularly strenuous job or within a dusty environment then it may be best to take a couple of days for the earlobe to heal up. Your stitches may still be visible however for up to a week post-procedure so you may require additional time of if you are in a cosmetically sensitive job.
When can I exercise after earlobe repair surgery?
We recommend that strenuous exercise is avoided for 48 hours to reduce the risk of bleeding and reduce pain.
Will I be able to drive home after earlobe repair surgery?
You are usually fine to drive home after an earlobe procedure unless you have taken any medication during surgery that may make your insurance invalid.
When will I be able to wash my hair after earlobe repair surgery?
You will be able to shower and wash your hair 24 hours after your procedure. Take care not to get the earlobe excessively wet and that you pat dry the area afterwards.
How long is the healing time after earlobe repair surgery?
The healing time is usually 4-6 weeks.
Will my stitches need removing?
The stitches used for earlobe repair are usually absorbable stitches which mean they will naturally dissolve within 2 weeks. If it has been two weeks and they are still visible then they can be removed at a post-op appointment.
Will I have a scar?
You will have a very thin linear scar on your earlobe post-procedure. This should gradually fade over time becoming almost unnoticeable.
How much does Earlobe Repair Surgery cost?
Split Earlobe Repair Cost UK
Bilateral Earlobe reconstruction surgery prices start at £950 for a small procedure (split earlobe repair). Split earlobe repair on only one ear (unilateral) starts from £475
We also offer Tribal Earlobe / Stretched earlobe correction. Click here to find out more.
We don't follow a one-price-fits-all policy and prices are quoted on a case by case basis. You will be given an accurate quote for your requirements following your consultation.
Consultations with our plastic surgeons are £100 at our London Harley Street Clinic.
Consultations with our plastic surgeons are £50 at our Bristol, Buckinghamshire, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester and Northampton clinics.
We offer consultations with our highly experienced Patient Coordinators which require a £25 refundable deposit to secure your place.
Patient coordinators are able to offer you all the information you require prior to meeting a surgeon.
Please note all consultations at our Harley Street clinic are with a surgeon.
Is earlobe surgery safe?
As with any surgical procedure there are always risks but earlobe repair is a very safe procedure. Common complications include poor scaring and infection.
Is there an earlobe repair surgery clinic near me?
The Private Clinic has clinics nationwide so we are sure to have an expert split earlobe repair surgeon located near to you.
Our clinics are in;
- London – 98 Harley street, W1G7HZ
- Manchester – 25 St John Street, M3 4DT
- Birmingham – 88 Hagley Road, B16 8LU – West Midlands
- Leeds – 45 Park Square North, LS1 2NP – Yorkshire
- Buckinghamshire – Stokenchurch Medical Center Oxford Road, HP14 3SX – South East England
- Bristol – 92c Whiteladies Road, BS8 2QN – Clifton
- Northampton – 82 Billing Road, NN1 5DF – East Midlands
We also have consulting rooms in Milton Keynes where you can have consultations with one of our patient advisors.
To find out more about booking a consultation at a clinic near you, contact us here.
What does a free split earlobe repair consultation mean?
We offer a free split earlobe repair phone and video consultations with an experienced patient adviser.
They will provide information on the best earlobe repair surgeons to suit your requirements.
In order to secure the timed appointment we will ask for a £25 refundable deposit. This is refunded once the consultation takes place. You can change your appointment time up to 48 hours before.
We are proud to have some of the UK's leading Consulting Plastic Surgeons working with us and together we strive to deliver effective solutions coupled with the best patient care available. All of our surgeons have extensive experience and knowledge has made them very well respected within our industry. Earlobe Reconstruction consultations is available at our Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Manchester, London and Glasgow, Northampton, Milton Keynes and Buckinghamshire clinics.
Mr Dario Rochira
Consultant Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon.BS, MD GMC Number: 6130664
Mr Mobinulla Syed
Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon. MBBS, MSc, PhD, FRCS (Plast) GMC Number: 6035480
Mr Adrian Richards
Consultant Plastic Surgeon. MBBS, MSc, FRCS (Plast.) GMC Number: 3286812
Mr Prashant Govilkar
Consultant Plastic Surgeon. MBBS MS MCh FRCS FRCS (Plast) GMC Number:4258041
Mr Philip Lim
Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon. BSc (Hons), MB ChB, AFRCS (Ed), MRCS (Eng), FRCS (Plast) GMC Number: 4219068
Mr Adel Fattah
Consultant Plastic & Cosmetic Surgeon. FRCS (Plast.) GMC Number: 4764599
Mr Mark Lloyd
Consultant Plastic Surgeon.BM MRCS (Eng) MSc IM&T(Health) MPhil FRCS(Plast) ECFMG. GMC Number: 4425050
Mr Michael Mouzakis
Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeon, MD, MBBS, MSc in Aesthetic Medicine, GMC Number: 7237640
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"I'm so pleased with the results and it is really life changing for me!" *Nicole Hopkirk, Former Managing Editor, MSN Health
"I just wanted to say thanks to you all for being such a great team and for making me feel at ease from the start to finish on the day of my procedure. I was really nervous, but you all made me feel much more comfortable with your warm and friendly approach. I would highly recommend you to anyone and can't wait to see my final results!" *Birmingham
"So impressed, extremely professional, extremely friendly, lovely set up. Felt so relaxed and at ease, would more than highly recommend The Private Clinic and I'm considering having other procedures in the new year. Thank you!" *Catherine, Leeds
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Transformers: Age of Extinction – What You Need To Know
The rebooted series of Transformers live action films have been big hitters at the box office since the first film arrived on cinema screens in 2007. On Monday November 17th the fourth film hits the shelves on Blu-Ray & DVD, but this time around Shia LaBeouf has called it a day and Tranformers: Age of Extinction features a brand new leading man and a refreshed cast. Here's everything you need to know...
Who's in it?
As with the earlier films, Michael Bay is still in the director's chair for the fourth instalment, but it's all change for the rest of the cast, with the newest film starring Mark Wahlberg in the leading role as Cade Yeager, supported by the likes of Stanley Tucci, Kelsey Grammer, Nicola Peltz, Sophia Myles and Jack Reynor.
What's the plot?
The action is set following the epic battle between the Autobots and Decepticons that left the city of Chicago in a pile of rubble, and the CIA has determined that all of the alien robots are a threat that must be stopped. Cade Yeager, an expert in robotics, discovers an old truck that he suspects to be one of the extraterrestrial robots and, sure enough, it's none other than the Autobot leader Optimus Prime.
The CIA are being assisted in their hunt for the remaining transformers by another of the robots, who is also seeking Optimus, but is this mysterious alien just trying to help, or is there another agenda at work?
The big news for Transformers fans here though is the arrival of the ever-popular Dinobots, particularly their leader Grimlock, who makes his first appearance in the franchise.
Does it deliver?
Four films in, the need for a little refreshment was clear and although the new film wasn't particularly well received by critics, the film has been a hit with hardcore fans of the franchise and it's clearly had enough of an impact that Paramount is now looking at a fifth film in the series, although details of who will star and direct are still at the rumour stages.
Still, it's a big, blockbusting Michael Bay film and while there aren't too many surprises here, if you're a fan of the series this is probably still going to find its way into your collection sooner rather than later.
Can I see a trailer?
Sure, you can check out the trailer below...
Transformers: Age of Extinction is available in hmv stores from Monday November 17th


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Not To Be Overly, Irrationally, Emotionally, Stupidly Girly But…
I knew this article would be vomitous before I took a bite. And just to be clear, the following phrase will not be used in this post, "I'm not even a huge feminist but…" Because not only does it dictate that being a feminist is something to be ashamed of but it comes from the same place of "I don't mean to be sexist but…"…and in case you're confused, the place phrases like that come from are stupid and sequitur to saying something normally ill informed therefore creating an asshat out of you.
For reference, this article is about T.I. saying a woman can't be president…and it's more likely that a mythical creature would gain entry into the office before a woman would. I literally laughed out loud writing that, it's fucking hilarious…He's so shitty.
I know T.I. means nothing to our political coupling coming up next year, and while he's an ignorant human being, it's not him I have a problem with. It's not him that I fear. It's who he influences. It's who looks at another man saying these things and decides they agree with him and reiterates and thus causes a chain gang of stupid, stupid, stupid words.
Before we continue, here are his words:
"Just because, every other position that exists, I think a woman could do well. But the president? It's kinda like, I just know that women make rash decisions emotionally – they make very permanent, cemented decisions – and then later, it's kind of like it didn't happen, or they didn't mean for it to happen. And I sure would hate to just set off a nuke. [Other leaders] will not be able to negotiate the right kinds of foreign policy; the world ain't ready yet. I think you might be able to the Lochness Monster elected before you could [get a woman]."
Blink. Blink.
Before we continue, here are all the "very permanent, cemented decisions" he's done as a man…
- Manufacturing and Distributing crack cocaine (irrational, illegal)
- Battery of Law Enforcement Officer (violent, irrational or rash)
- Probation Violation (irrational, ignorant)
- Purchase and Possession of Automatic Firearms (violent)
- Possession of Controlled Substance (irrational, illegal)
And those are just on the record. I don't know him personally but I'm thinking he's not the best contender to speak about who should be president and why someone can't. Especially if that can't is simply that SHE HAS A VAGINA and that a vagina and the choices it can make are scary to him.
The issue is this:
A man does not get to say a woman is irrational and that her choices as a person can't be trusted because she has emotions. I have two holes in my apartment walls because of irrational emotions from a man. And that's a very, very minor example of how men act irrationally (no matter how they justify their actions), based on emotion or the compression of. Women are more apt to express emotion in our daily lives but that does not mean we're risks for positions of power. Someone please ask Obama the last time he didn't feel something and base his actions on it during his Presidency. You think he'll fist bump T.I. and say, "True brah?". NO. Because T.I., you, you over there, her, and me- we have no fucking clue what it's like to truly be president and what he bases his reactions on. Not to mention, when a woman is President she's not entering the rodeo a lone cowgirl ready to pop her period pistol all over the fucking White House, just like our current male President isn't. There is a cabinet of advisors, you stupid twat.
T.I., you're just a dumb shart they couldn't keep your butthole of a mouth closed long enough to think about what you were saying or how to apply your own life to negate your thoughts.
There is no truth to a woman being too emotional to run the Presidential office and if I'm really being real: Loch Ness is considered a girl, you stupid ass. So you pretty much said there's no chance a woman will be president but a woman mythical creature can be….Further stating how dumb you are.
*Rant Mic Dropped*
Clay permalinkOctober 14, 2015 3:24 pm
So I'm guessing he will be able to find a Republican candidate that shares his core beliefs. T.I.=Tiny Intellect