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There's no way around it…your lawn has insects…lots of them…and that's the way that it should be.
This page will cover only the types of insects that can be harmful to you or your lawn, and how to control them. The key word is control. Your lawn is outdoors and part of nature. There's no way that you are going to get rid of all of your bugs and our attempts to eradicate the little critters may also remove all the beneficial insects that do more good than the insects we're trying to remove.
Before we go on, let me express my personal opinion on insecticides. Most of them are poison, and most of the major chemical insecticides have been discovered to have some sort of effect on humans. Many that were once thought to be safe are now known to be hazardous and some are banned in the US. If you need to use an insecticide, read the label carefully, follow the instructions, and use as little as possible.
Here are the most common insects that are found in, on, or under your lawn:
|Ants don't eat your lawn, but their tunnels and hills might be a problem. Southern lawns might also have Fire Ants, a particularly agressive type that cause painful bites.
|Earthworms are generally beneficial and don't harm your lawn. Unfortunately, moles find them very tasty and dig underground tunnels looking for them.
|Fleas don't harm your lawn, but they may fall of of a passing animal and lay eggs which grow up to look for their own animal hosts.
Grubs are the larvae of several species of beetles. They are whitish or grayish, have brownish heads and brownish or blackish hind parts, and usually lie in a curled position. They hatch from eggs laid in the ground by the female beetles. Most of them spend about 10 months of the year in the ground; some remain in the soil 2 or 3 years. In mild weather they live 1 to 3 inches below the surface of the lawn; in winter they go deeper into the soil.
They burrow around the roots of the grass and feed on them about an inch below the surface of the soil. Moles, skunks, and birds feed on the grubs, and may tear up the sod in searching for them. You can estimate the grub population
|Japanese Beetles
|The Japanese Beetle is about 1/2 inch long and has a shiny metallic-green body; coppery- brown wings and six small patches of white hairs along each side and the back of the body, just under the edges of the wings. They usually appear after the 4th of July and are active for 4 to 6 weeks.
Japanese Beatles dine mostly on broadleaf plants, where they gather the energy needed to lay eggs that become grubs that feed on your lawn.
|Earwigs don't harm your lawn or people but their looks and crawling habit are intimidating to some.
|Ticks aren't harmful to your lawn, but may fall of of a passing animal and live there until they can find another animal to bite.


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An accurate view of the Irvine housing market by Global Decision and IHB
Back in March, I wrote about the future of IHB news and real estate analysis. In that post, i made the following observation:
Data is important, isn't it?
It's a shame the NAr has gone down the path it has. Few reliable sources of real estate analysis and information exist, and few signs the NAr is going to become one of them. That leaves a void. Uncharted waters buyers must navigate without a reliable guide. It's a void we seek to fill here at the IHB.
We are in the process of assembling our own private database of housing and related economic statistics. Over the next several weeks as I have time to digest the new information, I plan on a number of new analysis posts to truly illuminate the activity in our local housing market.
I have no agenda to spin the data. Let's see what is really going on. I want to be accurate. People can make their own decisions and draw their own conclusions from accurate data. If approached without the built-in bias of a realtor, data analysis can be revealing rather than deceiving.
I will still have a dog in this hunt. I do run a business that makes money from real estate transactions. I am subject to the same biases as any other human being. I sell real estate, but I am not a realtor. The truth needs no salesman. I will present data as accurately as I can. If reality motivates you to buy or rent, the IHB can help you. I have no desire to manipulate data in order to make a quick buck. This is a part-time hobby for me, not my livelihood.
After that post aired, I was contacted by Jaysen Gillespie of Global Decision, an analytics and consulting firm that has worked in the real estate industry. He shares my interest in determining what is really going on in the real estate market. As a professional data analyst, he is trained in special techniques I cannot perform.
In the weeks that followed, we have met several times and with the assistance of another data analyst, Brian Nadel, we have performed an in-depth analysis of the Irvine housing market. Today is the first in a series of posts on our findings. Today's post lays the groundwork for the detail to follow later. The basic model Jaysen developed is complex, and we felt it deserved a post on its own to ensure everyone understands what we did and why it is better than other measures of value currently available.
The following is the writing of Jaysen Gillespie. I have not set it off in block quote to make it easier to read.
A presentation by Jaysen Gillespie of Global Decision
Global Decision is an analytics consulting firm. While our methods are not industry-specific, our engagements are skewed towards specific industries in Southern California, such as real estate (along with online gaming and restaurant chains). We specialize in applying both foundational and advanced analytics to better understand business and economic issues.
Today's post is an example of such an application, known as hedonic housing valuation. The goal of a hedonic housing valuation model is to use all information about a sale, including both the sale price and the characteristics of the home (number of beds, number of baths, square footage, etc.) to understand how the home's value is derived from its constituent parts. Wikipedia offers a good overview of hedonic regression.
Unlike looking at comps, which relies on a small number of highly similar properties, a Hedonic model incorporates as much data as possible from a vast number of properties. The core mathematical construct behind a hedonic valuation model is a multiple regression, and for such regressions to produce statistically meaningful results, it's helpful to have a large number of sales as inputs into the model. In non-technical terms, the regression procedure figures out how to best fit the values of all the pieces of a home to build a formula for the value of a home based on the characteristics of the home. A simple linear hedonic valuation model might, for example, conclude that each bathroom adds $15,000 of value to a home – or that each square foot of living space adds $250 of value to a home. Such values are calculated based on actual historical sales and represent the regression algorithm's best estimate given the data.
For more details on the mathematics behind hedonic regression, along with plusses and minus of using hedonic models for housing valuation, please see the real estate section of the Global Decision website.
All regression methods – and in fact all mathematical models – suffer from one of the same drawbacks: factors not in the model may impact the dependent variable under study. In our example, housing values in Irvine, we might find that properties with an exceptional view sell for a premium. Our housing data does not reflect whether a property has an exceptional view – and our model would likely undervalue that specific home.
As it turns out, the Irvine dataset is the best of most possible worlds. The city itself is extraordinarily homogeneous: schools are uniformly good and crime is uniformly low. There are no "bad" areas, by typical American metropolitan standards. This homogeneousness allows us to construct a model that has a very strong ability to understand how Irvine homes derive value from their constituent parts – and is not overly swayed by factors not available for modeling. To further exclude data points that are not representative, we've excluded condos, "attached single family" properties. We've also excluded properties with unusual characteristics, such as a 15,000 sq. ft. lot, or 7 bedrooms. Unusual properties only represent about 2% of the Irvine sample and don't detract from the model's ability to trend home values over time.
With the data winnowed down to true resale single family detached houses with no unusual characteristics, we can then run the regression to determine how the value of homes has moved over time. Our Irvine dataset includes sales from 2000 through June 2011. The regression model calculates each quarter's price change, relative to the initial quarter (2000Q1). Because there are only so many sales each quarter in Irvine, and because regression-based models need a certain number of data points to produce valid results, we are not able to generate a monthly price series of the same quality. Regression models require more data than some other approaches – but they also provide a deeper understanding of the data in exchange.
The above chart shows the actual median price for resale SFRs from the underlying dataset, along with the hedonic model's estimate of how prices for those same properties have moved over time. The key insight is immediately clear: during the years of rapid appreciation, both the median and the hedonic trend were similar. However, between 2005 and 2008, the two series started to diverge and are presently at significantly different values.
A second observation is that the hedonic series is much smoother. The median price can gyrate wildly from quarter to quarter, as evidenced by the 10% drop from 2010Q3 to 2010Q4. The hedonic model, by contrast, dropped only 3.0% in the same period. A core benefit of a hedonic approach, versus a median-value approach, is that a hedonic model is not skewed by changes in the mix of product that sell each quarter. As sales move from larger to smaller homes and back again – or from one neighborhood to another – the median value is pushed and pulled by the changes in the mix of the underlying properties. Such changes do not indicate the actual home value trend and serve only to obscure the true change in home values in the mid-term.
So what's driving the gap between the median value and the value implied by the hedonic analysis? As we mentioned earlier, changes in the mix of properties affect the median but not the true trend of real estate values. Foremost among such changes is the size of the median home sold. Clearly, with all else equal, if the homes that are selling increase (decrease) in size then the median value will rise (fall). For this reason, some analysts prefer the "price per square foot" summary metric. That metric also produces distortions, though in different ways.
You can see from chart 2 that the median size of homes sold in this particular dataset has risen over time. The rise over time is a general trend, but it also exhibits a visible discontinuity upwards around 2006Q4. Starting in that quarter, about 50% of the quarters have median home sizes that exceed 2,300 – a condition which did not occur between 2000Q1 and 2006Q3. The median home value series is pushed higher by the fact that larger homes are selling. The degree of the distortion is evident in the chart: the gap between the undistorted hedonic index and the median-based index is clearly visible from 2007 to present.
The other major factor that drives home values is location (regression models don't need it repeated three times). Because Irvine experienced something of a building boom from 2000-2007, the percent of total sales represented by newer homes has also increased over time. This change in mix is another reason why using the median home value over time to represent the change in the true value of any given Irvine home yields distorted results.
An admittedly-leading question to ponder in the astute observations: if builders create housing that's physically identical to the average existing housing stock, but those properties sell for a premium for being new, will using the median home value as a price index generally overstate the actual change in value? What if builders create housing with more (or less) favorable characteristics over time?
Using the Hedonic Model to Predict Future Prices
An interesting offshoot of the hedonic model is that one can use its relatively-stable quarter-over-quarter values to better understand whether the current price trend is deviating from historical norms. Home values have a seasonal component to them. Most major indexes, such as the Case-Shiller, offer "seasonally adjusted (SA)" and "non-seasonally adjusted (NSA)" series for this reason. The Irvine hedonic model is inherently not seasonally adjusted. In fact, one can use the results generated by the model to help understand the seasonality of price changes. The following graph shows the average change, quarter-over-quarter, in the Irvine hedonic price trend series.
The hedonic model provides solid evidence that prices are generally stronger in Q2, with weakness in Q4. This finding simply confirms conventional wisdom. However, if we couple this fact with the fact that 2011's hedonic analysis shows a flat trend in Q2 2011, then de-seasonalized trend of Irvine home values in Q2 2011 was negative. Q3, on average, is about 1.8% worse than Q2 – and a typical Q4 is over 4% worse than a typical Q2. Only time (and actual data) will tell if Q3/Q4 2011 will follow these trends, but the implication is that Irvine home values could easily fall 5% in the coming quarters due to seasonal factors alone. If the underlying trend is actually negative, the drop will be exacerbated by seasonality. If the underlying trend is actually positive, the gains will appear muted in Q3/Q4 for the same reason. The Q3 and Q4 editions of the hedonic model will explain which scenario is the case. Stay tuned!
The Irvine hedonic housing model does not directly attempt to predict future home values. It does, however, more clearly show the true underlying value trends based on actual sales. Those true underlying trends can then be combined with other sets of data, such as default/foreclosure rates, loan-to-value ratios, job growth, and so forth to create model-based approaches to predict future home values. In that sense, if others can use the hedonic approach to refine their forecasting models, it does have predictive value.
IrvineRenter's commentary
When we first poured over the results, I was struck by how the model more accurately showed the decline in value since the peak without the distortion of product mix. I have noted on other occasions that the few transactions occurring in Irvine have been of the most desirable single-family detached homes, and in order to complete the transactions, buyers have put more money down.
The hedonic model shows both the increasing size of homes purchased as well those homes being the newer ones. As we will show in future posts, many of these sales have been in Turtle Ridge and Quail Hill were the premiums are astronomical. The flight to quality from cash-heavy buyers is apparent.
Armed with this new model, we dove into the details on various neighborhoods and even the components of the housing stock itself: beds, baths, square footage, age, garages. We also looked at condos and rentals. The results will be detailed in future posts.


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Two young men, and hardy souls at that, because it is the dead of winter in a cold part of the country, but they are both wearing thongs – good old Aussie flip flops – although one of them has made a concession to the climate by wearing thick football socks.
They call themselves "Sing Ding" and "Claw", and surrounding them are foam surfboard blanks and tins of nasty chemicals. It is not a safe environment and if tempers flare any more the whole lot might go up in flames.
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Importance Of Taqleed
1. Some scholars say that taqleed is very important because the Holy Qur'an says: "If you don't know ask the people of knowledge." Can you cite the reference and its implication?
2. What is the exact definition of sahih hadith? Do only Sahih Muslim and Sahih Bukhari qualify to be called sahih? Are there any other books of hadith which are also called sahih?
Regarding the issue of taqleed, the Quranic verse under question has been interpreted out of context. A simple reference to the context will show that it refers to the People of the Book and has no bearing on the issue of taqleed.
The word sahih in Sahih Bukhari or Sahih Muslim is a term and does not refer to the Urdu meaning of something being correct. It refers to those ahadith which conform to 5 standards: the narrators have a sound memory, they are of good character, the two consecutive narrators of a chain are contemporaneous, there is no hidden defect in the chain and the narrative is not against a more sound narrative. Any narrative which is in accordance with these criteria is called sahih by the scholars of hadith whether it occurs in Sahih Bukhari, Sahih Muslim or any other anthology of hadith.


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Tuesday, 22 February 2011
A Test animation (done only to show the blend shapes /morph targets in action and nothing else)
..and a turntable of the cross I did shown in the last post. Oh and you may want to head over to www.FilterFoundry.com as theres another shed load of hours of videos of mine up now brining it up to about 8 hours of in depth mudbox tutorials for total beginners. You have to join (for free) but hey your getting the equiv of 1-2 dvd's worth of tuts for nothing! These videos effectivly replace my Wave 1 DVD (as filter foundry paid me enough to make sure that they could be put them out for free for you).
Monday, 21 February 2011
Death, parts and animated lions
A good friend of my family died last week that I'd known since I was a small child, while its a very sad story I'll hold off on the details out of respect for everyone who is still greiving. Suffice it to say that Hilda helped me when my life was at its lowest back when I was homeless and was a really amazing woman. She was in her 80's when she died, but she probably had more vitality than most 16 year olds!
As she was cremated today and wouldn't be getting a headstone , I thought I'd make her a virtual one as I'm a big beliver that you give back to people with what skills you have.
The videos are still coming on Filter Foundry (in fact that reminds me I still have the rest to upload lol, I must start them away once this is done), and I trust your enjoying them. I have been asked to do some more so I'll definately try to when I have time, a bit more advanced this time, and maybe on software other than mudbox and othe than sculpting software for a change.
Also I had a quick mess around with a single 2k diffuse and normal map for a building parts kit (to stick in my models folder and be used to create anyone of a number of buildings and to be dragged out when needed), ignore the more obvious problems as this was only a way to warm up and fill an hour or two. The 'Mad in the Med' TV series starring Danny John-Jules that I've been working on the CGI for has been put back a month, so I'll give you a heads up on that one when the time comes. ( There's a full animated lion in there myself and Rob Angol who I brought in to handle the body rig did. I aslo recommended Sparkle media to handle the editing on the series.)
So next up will be a TV series that's already started on Sky that I can't name until just before the episode I worked on airs. If you have kept an eye on new TV series though you may have narrowed down the list a bit lol. This is something gory and photoreal I did.
As I type I'm just comping an anaimtion 'for me' with an old-ish model and its looking pretty nice so far.
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Zuckerberg's Hoodie: The Next Facebook Revolution?
Who would have thought, as 2012 dawned, that a piece of cotton could become so political?
First, of course, there was the shock of the Trayvon Martin case, where a Florida teen clad in the offending garment — and carrying nothing but soda and Skittles — was shot to death by a man who took one look at Martin's garb and thought him suspicious.
Suddenly, it seemed, wearing a hoodie was the most controversial statement you could make — one that cut across lines of age and race. Youths participated in hoodie marches, demanding justice and an end to profiling. Rep. Bobby Rush wore one on the floor of the House of Representatives in solidarity with Martin, and was booted off for doing so. Fox News commentator Geraldo Rivera urged teens not to wear them, then backed down in the wake of stinging criticism from his own son.
Now, less than two months later, it's Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg who is making a cultural statement with his hoodie. And he isn't about to back down. Perhaps without realizing it, Zuck has stepped into the vanguard of a wider cultural war — one of young against old, Silicon Valley against Wall Street.
As numerous outlets have reported, Zuck wore the hoodie — his signature garment — to several meetings with large banks and other institutional investors this week.
Was that a problem? It was for at least one of those investors. Analyst Michael Pachter of the firm Wedbush Securities, who is generally bullish on Facebook stock, went on Bloomberg TV to complain about Zuckerberg's attire. He suggested it spoke of immaturity, and went on to state that Facebook would do better without Zuck as the CEO.
Cue laughter, outrage, and a couple of dueling satirical Twitter accounts — @Zuckerbergshood and @Zuckshoodie.
Pachter, responding to criticism across the blogosphere, has since clarified his statements. He wears a hoodie too, he has said, on occasion, out of the office. He just thinks that when you're presenting to bankers, you wear a jacket as a mark of respect. He pointed out that Zuck wore a suit to meet the President last year (ignoring the fact that Steve Jobs, seated on the other side of Obama, was proudly displaying his signature Jobs gear — black turtleneck and jeans.)
Interestingly, Pachter thinks it would have been okay had Zuck worn a jacket, a T-shirt and jeans. How times change. Wearing jeans and a T-shirt would have prevented you from getting a loan in a bank in 1972, let alone presenting to its top investors. Can we assume, then, that stuffy Wall Street types will routinely wear hoodies to work by 2042?
Clearly, there is a culture clash at work here. On Wall Street, clothes still maketh the man. I get that. (As I write these words, I'm wearing a suit for the purpose of a panel discussion later in the day). But that doesn't make suit-wearing the dominant culture.
In Silicon Valley, nobody cares about what you wear. They care about how good your code is. Who's to say they're wrong, or that they shouldn't take that ethos with them when they travel?
By sticking to his hoodie — and we hope he does — Zuck is indeed sending a signal. Not that he doesn't care about big investors, or else he wouldn't be there. But simply that he isn't going to change who he is, or what Facebook is.
The company has a proud hacker culture, as is clear to anyone who visits its new headquarters. Employees are not only encouraged to wear what they please, they're encouraged to "hack their space" and graffiti on the walls.
Wedbush Securities should be glad that Zuck refrained from taking a sharpie to their conference room, at least. And perhaps it's time for them — and investors like them — to show a little respect to the hoodie generation, and the massive, interlocking virtual world of social media it has managed to build.
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Bosch & Banisadr opens at Academy of Fine Arts Vienna
Ali Banisadr is the subject of a new exhibition, Bosch & Banisadr, which explores the synthesis between his work and that of Dutch master Hieronymous Bosch (c. 1450/55 – 1516), on view at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna from September 6–December 1, 2019.
The heart of the Paintings Gallery of the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna is the Last Judgment by Bosch. This triptych is among the world's most important art works from the period around 1500 and is Bosch's second largest painting. Many aspects of the altarpiece continue to puzzle scholars to this day, and it is indisputably the collection's main attraction.
The exhibition is part of a series that aims to explore correspondences between the Dutch painter's work and that of other artists, reopening a dialog between artistic objects and the Last Judgment at regular intervals. These shows reveal surprising connections between the various media and artists, offering a variety of perspectives on Bosch's painting. Whether the pieces on display are paintings, graphic works, sculptures, video works, or photographs, visitors are able to discover new facets of Bosch's masterpiece.
Born in Tehran, Iran in 1976, Ali Banisadr moved to the USA with his family as a child. In 2000, he began his studies at the School of Visual Arts in New York, the city where he still lives and works. His large-scale, complex paintings oscillate between figuration and Abstract Expressionism. The artist has been inspired by Old Masters such as Bosch and Bruegel as well as Max Beckmann and Wassily Kandinsky. Unlike his earlier work, direct references to art history are vague and Banisadr has discovered his own artistic form of expression. His dynamic brushwork and the variety of forms and figures generate compositions that frequently reflect a chaotic world. The paintings are reminiscent of explosions; it is unclear whether the movement in the images flow from the top down or the bottom up. Sound and music are integral to his work and influence the way he creates.
Banisadr has synaesthesia (where one sense triggers another; such as the ability to see sound and hear colour). While working, he hears internal sounds that guide the structure of his compositions. His work has frequently been compared to Bosch, and his creation of worlds within worlds extend from a micro to a macro perspective. Banisadr's paintings have a similar effect to Bosch's work both from up close and from a distance. Banisadr views the creation of imaginary artistic worlds as a line that connects his works to those of Bosch: "Bosch creates worlds, all from the imagination, channelling unknown places of the psyche, which is what interests me."
The exhibition presents six of Banisadr's paintings, almost all large-scale, from 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2019. Some of these pieces come directly to Vienna from the artist's European museum debut which was held at the Het Noordbrabants Museum in Bosch's native city of 's-Hertogenbosch.
Bosch & Banisadr is the first time the artist's works are on exhibit in an Austrian museum.
Image: Ali Banisadr, We work in shadows, 2017, oil on linen, 82 x 120 inches, 208.3 x 304.8 cm.


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Research Projects
Professor Carl Bagley
Professor Carl Bagley is Head of the School of Education where he holds a Chair in Educational Sociology. He studied for a BSc (Hons) in Sociology and Politics at the University of Bradford before training as a Community Worker at the University of Swansea where he obtained a Diploma in Applied Social Studies and a Certificate of Qualification in Social Work (CQSW). He subsequently worked as a community-based anti-racist strategist for Leeds Local Education Authority where he gained JNC recognition as a qualified youth and community worker. He has held research posts at the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) and the Open University (where he obtained his PhD) and previously held a Senior Lectureship at Staffordshire University. He joined the School of Education in 1999. His research interests and publications are in the field of educational policy ethnography and critical arts-based approaches to educational research; whereby data are represented and disseminated through the medium of the arts. An example of his work co-produced with Dr Ricardo Castro-Salazar (Pima College, AZ), investigating the use of performance in telling the counter-stories of undocumented Americans of Mexican origin in the USA, may be viewed at
A co-authored book (with Dr Castro-Salazar) on the wider sociological theme of undocumented Americans entitled Navigating Borders. Critical Race Theory Research and Counter History of Undocumented Americans was published by Peter Lang.
He co- edited the book Dancing the Data (Peter Lang publisher) and its enclosed CD-ROM Dancing the Data Too (with Mary Beth Cancienne, James Madison University, VA); the first arts-based educational research text to incorporate print and audio-visual material. He co-founded (with Mary Beth Cancienne) the Special Interest Group (SIG) Arts and Inquiry in the Visual and Performing Arts in Education within the American Educational Research Association (AERA). The SIG was the first committed to exclusively providing a live performance space for researcher/artists at AERA's annual conference. He is deputy editor of the Journal Ethnography and Education and guest edited a special issue of the journal focusing on Shifting Methodological Boundaries in Ethnographic Research. A free download of the editorial can be accessed at:
In 2008 he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA)
Information for prospective doctoral research student supervisions
Professor Bagley would welcome applications from prospective doctoral research students in areas associated with education policy
Completed Supervisions (since 2008)
A Study of UK Education Policy in the Adoption and Implementation of Third Stream Activities by Higher Education Institutions
The Challenges and Opportunities of Implementing an Islam-Based Education System in Canada's Multicultural Society: The Case of the British Columbia Muslim School
Education In 'Late' Modernity
A Critical Analysis Of New Labour Reform, 1997-2007
A Critical Ethnography of Pupil Resistance to Authority: How Pupil and Teacher Identities Create Spaces of Resistance in the Contemporary School
Professional Identity in a Multi-agency Team
The Impact of the Pre-primary Education Voucher Scheme on School Choice in Hong Kong.
Foreign Students' Experience in Socialization through Participation in Sports in a Singapore International School: A Case Study.
A Grounded Theory Case Study Examining the Impact on Policy Actors of their Engagement and Interactions with Educational Policy Implementation Processes.
'Sharing the Same Roof'?: A Consociational Approach to the compatibility of Cultural Identity Schools with Liberal Democratic Values.
Troubling the mathematical child: An analysis of the production of the mathematical classroom and the mathematical child within the becoming of primary school student-teachers in England.
The role of parent-child relationship in children's emergent literacy in Hong Kong
Social learning of strategic leadership: The role of classroom-based
leadership training/education in the 'becoming' processes of senior police commanders as strategic leaders.
Uncovering The Legacy of Policy An Ethnographic Account of a Secondary School's Commitment to Creativity.
Research Projects
- European Policy Network on School Leadership
- Rural schooling and the micro-politics of community> A study of two English, rural villages and their schools
- School Leadership Toolkit for Accelerating Achievement (SLT4AA)
Research Interests
- Critical arts-based research
- Education Policy
Selected Publications
Authored book
- Castro-Salazar, R. & Bagley, C. (2012). Navigating Borders: Critical Race Theory Research and Counter History of Undocumented Americans. New York: Peter Lang.
Chapter in book
- Bagley, C. & Castro-Salazar, R. (2012). Dance: Making Movement Meaningful. In Handbook of Qualitative Research in Education. Delamont, S. Edward Elgar: Cheltenham.
- Beach D. & Bagley, C. (2011). New Threats in Advanced Knowledge-based Economies to the Old Problem of Developing and Sustaining Quality. In Developing Quality Cultures in Teacher Education: Expanding Horizons in Relation to Quality Assurance. Eisenschmidt, E. & Lofstrom, E. Tallin University Press.
- Bagley, C. & Castro-Salazar, R. (2010). Envisioning Undocumented Historias: Towards a Critical Performance Ethnography. In New Frontiers in Ethnography. Hillyard, S. Bingley: Emerald Group Publishing.
- Bagley, C.A. (2009). Professionals, People and Power: Sourcing Social Capital on an Early Years Education and Health Care Programme. In Social Capital, Professionalism and Diversity. Allan, J., Ozga, J. & Smyth, G. Rotterdam: Sense Publishers. 107-121.
- Cancienne, M.B. & Bagley, C. (2008). Dance as Method. In Knowing Differently: Arts-Based and Collaborative Research Methods. Liamputtong, P. & Rumbold, J. (eds) New York: Nova Science Publishers.
- Bagley, C. (2008). Exploring Multimedia Performance in Educational Research. In Handbook of Research on Digital Information Technologies: Innovations, Methods and Ethical Issues. Hansson, T. (ed). Hershey, PA: ISR.
Journal Article
- Lee, N.Y.A. & Bagley, C. (2017). School Choice with Education Vouchers: An Empirical Case Study from Hong Kong. International Studies in the Sociology of Education 26(1): 3-18.
- Ward, S.C., Bagley, C., Lumby, J., Hamilton, T., Woods, P. & Roberts, A. (2016). What is 'policy' and what is 'policy response'? An illustrative study of the implementation of the Leadership Standards for Social Justice in Scotland. Educational Management Administration & Leadership 44(1): 43-56.
- Hillyard, S. & Bagley, C.A. (2015). Community strikes back? Belonging and exclusion in rural English villages in networked times. International Journal of Inclusive Education 19(7): 748-758.
- Ali, F.M. & Bagley, C. (2015). Islamic Education in a Multicultural Society: The Case of a Muslim School in Canada. Canadian Journal of Education/Revue canadienne de l'éducation 38(4): 1-26.
- Bagley, C & Hillyard, S (2015). School Choice in an English Village: Living, Loyalty and Leaving. Ethnography and Education 10(3): 278-292.
- Ward, S.C., Bagley, C., Lumby, J., Woods, P., Hamilton, T. & Roberts, A. (2015). School Leadership for Equity: Lessons from the Literature. International Journal of Inclusive Education 19(4): 333-346.
- Bagley, C & Beach, D (2015). The marginalisation of social justice as a form of knowledge in teacher education in England. Policy Futures in Education 13(4): 424-438.
- Beach, D., Bagley, C., Eriksson, A. & Player-Koro, C. (2014). Changing teacher education in Sweden: Using meta-ethnographic analysis to understand and describe policymaking and educational changes. Teaching and Teacher Education 44: 160-167.
- Bagley, C.A. & Hillyard, S. (2014). Rural schools, social capital and the Big Society: a theoretical and empirical exposition. British Educational Research Journal 40(1): 63-67.
- Smit, J., Bagley, C. & Ward, S. (2014). Uncovering Policy Response: Primary School Principals in the Netherlands and the Professions in Education Act. Journal of Contemporary Educational Studies – Sodobna pedagogika 65/131(4): 30-47.
- Bagley, C.A. (2014). Vintage Wine in New Bottles: Situating the Extraordinary Autobiographical Work of Charlotte Salomon (1917-1943) and the Sensuous Arts-based Power of her Multi-genre Visual Narrative. International Journal of Critical Cultural Studies 11(1): 33-43.
- Hillyard, S. & Bagley, C. (2013). 'The fieldworker not in the head's office': an empirical exploration of the role of an English rural primary school within its village. Social & Cultural Geography 14(4): 410-427.
- Beach, D. & Bagley, C. (2013). Changing professional discourses in teacher education policy back towards a training paradigm a comparative study. European Journal of Teacher Education 36(4): 379-392.
- Ali, F. & Bagley, C. (2013). Islamic Education and Multiculturalism: Engaging with the Canadian Experience. Journal of Contemporary Issues in Education 8(2): 19-31.
- Bagley, C. & Castro-Salazar, R. (2012). Critical Arts-Based Research in Education: Performing undocumented historias. British Educational Research Journal 38(2): 219-239.
- Beach, D. & Bagley, C.A. (2012). The weakening role of education studies and the re-traditionalisation of Swedish teacher education. Oxford Review of Education 38(3): 287-303.
- Clough, S. & Bagley, C. (2012). UK Higher Education Institutions and the Third stream Agenda. Policy Futures in Education 10(2): 178-190.
- Bagley, C. (2011). From Sure Start to Children's Centres: capturing the erosion of social capital. Journal of Education Policy 26(1): 95-113.
- Bagley, C. & Hillyard, S. (2011). Village Schools in England: At the heart of their community?. Australian Journal of Education 55(1): 5.
- Castro-Salazar, R. & Bagley, C. (2010). 'Ni de aqui ni from there' Navigating between contexts: counter narratives of undocumented Mexican students in the United States. Race, Ethnicity and Education 13(1): 23-40.
- Cancienne, M.B. & Bagley, C. (2009). Dance as Method. The process and product of movement in educational research. Arts and Learning Research Journal 25(1): 1-25.
- Bagley, C. (2009). The ethnographer as impresario-joker in the (re)presentation of educational research as performance art: towards a performance ethic. Ethnography and Education 4(3): 283-300.
- Bagley, C. (2008). Educational ethnography as performance art: towards a sensuous feeling and knowing. Qualitative Research 8(1): 53-72.
Selected Grants
- 2014: School Leadership Toolkit for Accelerating Achievement (SLT4AA) (£46205.71 from European Commission)
- 2011: European Policy Network on School Leadership (£60061.95 from European Commission)
- 2009: Rural schooling and the micro-politics of community (£76041.04 from ESRC)
- 2002: EVALUATION OF HARTLEPOOL CENTRAL SURE START (£49641.00 from )
- 2002: EVALUATION OF HARTLEPOOL CENTRAL SURE START (£63791.00 from Sure Start)
- 2001: EVALUATION OF THE STOCKTON AND HARTLEPOOL (£47877.00 from )


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Cauliflower Chickpea Korma
This vegetarian korma recipe utilizes cauliflower and chickpeas as a carrier for the sweet, spicy sauce.
This vegetarian korma recipe utilizes cauliflower and chickpeas as a carrier for the sweet, spicy sauce.
Substitute zoodles for a healthier take on spaghetti night and throw in some grilled chicken for added protein.
Fragrant cilantro replaces traditional basil in our easy Clean Eating recipe for pesto sauce, which pairs beautifully with juicy pork, hearty potatoes and sweet plantains. Cilantro's sharp flavor blends well with almonds, which are lower in fat and cost than the pine nuts normally found in pesto. Just one serving of this nutrient-dense dish offers 50% and 69% of your protein and B₁ intake, respectively. Protein helps your body repair and maintain its tissues and cells, while vitamin B₁ helps turn carbs into energy.
Every clean eater should have a tried-and-true chili recipe in his or her culinary arsenal. We've added chipotle peppers and tomatillos for a fresh take on the old family favorite. With just 15 minutes of advance prep, you can leave the kitchen for the afternoon and return to a delicious home-cooked meal. This chili can be made ahead and stored in a resealable container in the freezer for up to 1 month.
Your whole family will be cheering olé at the sight of these savory little pockets of sweet potato, black beans and gooey mozzarella.
This nutrient-rich salsa will liven up any dish and inspire fresh meal ideas all summer long.
This veggie panini from our June 2015 meal plan makes a super quick lunch or dinner.
We've taken the best part of a samosa – that pillowy, perfectly spiced potato filling – and turned it into a pie with other flavorful vegetables like carrots and cauliflower. A fresh, cooling chutney balances the heat.
Lean red meat is full of satiating protein as well as iron and vitamin B12. In addition to its anti-inflammatory properties, antioxidant-rich cilantro is a very good source of iron, manganese and magnesium.
Savor this beef and chickpea chili on those cold winter nights when all you want is a warming bowl of comfort.
The tangy coconut lime dressing in this cool and colorful Thai rice noodle salad goes hand in hand with naturally sweet mango and red bell pepper.
Add some fire to your everyday chicken with this jalapeño- and ginger-infused coconut sauce from Brazil. Try serving it with brown rice and black beans.
Fresh raw fish is cured in citrus juice and combined with flavorful fruits, veggies and herbs for a most spectacular summer seafood ceviche.
A classic dish that can be used as a main or as a side, our Mexican-style black beans are lightly seasoned with cumin, coriander and oregano.
The tart green cilantro sauce in this recipe balances out the salmon's rich flavor - and perfectly complements the color - making this dish worthy of serving at your next big dinner party.


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Sequel to Indestruc Tank.
007 - Agent Attack
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Sports soccer flash game for one or two player.
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1 Will Survive
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Destroy all your enemies.
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|Graduation day
Yesterday, they nearly had to go to Plan B. It rained Saturday afternoon. It rained Saturday night. It rained (heavily) Sunday morning. By the time we took Catbird up to the school at noon to get ready, it was still raining. But the weather service radar showed a hole in the clouds and the hour-by-hour forecast showed a window of non-rain. Apparently it was the students of the Class of 2015 who made the decision to go on with the show.
When we got to the site, the rain had turned into a mist. By the time the school buses arrived with the kids, it had stopped completely, and while the sun never really came out, it tried, and the day warmed up enough to be comfortable (except for the occasions when the wind blew), and it was fantastic. I am proud of my girls, and as much as I lament in a way the passing of this era, I look forward to the next one. We've already seen remarkable changes in the Magpie, whose self-confidence has soared in the last three years (and particularly the last 10 months when she's been living in Japan); now it's the Catbird's turn, and I can't wait to see her continue to grow.
This last week we spent a lot of time around the kids and parents of the Catbird's classmates. Some of them, like us, watched their last child graduate this year. Others have one, two, three or more to go. I find myself wondering how our relationship with these people--and with the community as a whole--will change. So much of our lives is centers around our kids and their lives. It always will, I suppose, but now the focus is a little different. Onward!


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Budapest Escape (Post-Cruise)
3 days with Adventures by Disney Rating:
Disembark the Ship
Upon disembarking the ship at the end of your Danube River Cruise, you will be transferred via Adventures by Disney transportation to begin your Budapest Short Escape.
Exploration of Buda Guided Walking Tour
Enjoy a walk through Buda, the western part of the Hungarian capital Budapest. Located on the west bank of the Danube River, Buda makes up a third of Budapest's total territory. As you walk through the city, you'll see iconic landmarks like:
Lunch at Pest-Buda Bistro
One of Hungary's oldest restaurants, Pest-Buda Bistro is a classic baroque structure which was originally built as inn dating back to 1800. The menu offers grandma's home-style meals rich in traditional Hungarian flavors.
Check in to Hotel
Following an adventure-filled morning, you will check into your hotel in the heart of Budapest.
Dinner On Your Own in Budapest
Savor delicious local fare at any one of the wonderful restaurants throughout the city. Be sure to ask your Adventure Guides to recommend a spot that will be sure to please your whole family.
Breakfast at Hotel
Start your day with a hearty breakfast at the hotel before heading out for an adventure-filled day in Budapest.
Exploration of Pest Tuk Tuk Tour
Hob aboard a motorized auto rickshaw, known as a tuk tuk, for a memorable tour of Pest, the eastern and flatter part of the Hungarian capital that is located on the east bank of the Danube River. On this tour, you'll see some of Pest's iconic sites which include:
Hungarian State Opera House Guided Visit & Mini Performance
Enjoy a guided visit of the spectacular opera house located in central Budapest. Rich in neo-Renaissance style, the symmetrical façade follows a musical theme and features the statues of 16 composers, including Franz Liszt, the best known Hungarian composer, as well as Ferenc Erkel, who composed the Hungarian national anthem and served as the Opera House's first musical director. Currently, the Opera House is home to the Hungarian National Ballet, Opera and Philharmonic orchestra.
Plus, you will be treated to a mini performance where you'll be able to hear the amazing acoustics the opera house is known for.
Lunch On Your Own in Budapest
Savor delicious local fare at any one of the wonderful restaurants throughout the city. Be sure to ask your Adventure Guides to recommend a spot that will be sure to please your whole family.
On Your Own Time in Budapest
Spend your last afternoon exploring the marvelous sites throughout the city of Budepest. Guests may want to check out 2 of Budapest's most popular activities that encapsulate the ancient and modern sides of this amazing city:
Budapest Bath Houses: Dive into one of the most popular activities in Budapest since 1 A.D.—a dip in a local bath house with steaming, mineral-rich thermal water that flows up from beneath Budapest's surface.
Ruin Pubs: Take in some local art or grab a pint at one of the city's popular ruin pubs, which are large old buildings and courtyards that have been converted into clubs, bars and galleries.
Farewell Dinner at Central Café
Celebrate the end of your adventure with a farewell dinner at Budapest's Central Café. Founded in 1887, it is the oldest building of its kind in Budapest and features Art Nouveau-style with a menu that offers delicious Hungarian dishes.
Breakfast at Hotel
Start your day with a hearty breakfast at the hotel before being transferred to the airport.
Transfer to Airport
Head to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) via batched and private transfer to begin your journey home.
All This Included
Enhance your Danube River Cruise or enjoy a brief getaway with a Budapest Escape! Spend 3 days and 2 nights in this capital city with a rich history and vibrant cultural scene.
Budapest: Sofitel Budapest Chain Bridge
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Do you like to drink coffee? In the morning after you wake up, your mind isn't excited. If you want more enthusiasm, try to drink coffee. In ancient times coffee was an expensive beverage. Not all countries are able to produce coffee. So many countries use coffee as an export commodity.
The first time coffee beans were found in Ethiopia. Then when the Arabs began to expand trade, coffee became more famous. So North African people can grow coffee beans. At this time you can enjoy coffee easily. Next, you must know Starbucks. This restaurant specializes in coffee. They have interesting programs for you. Take part in MyStarbucksVisit, then enjoy free drinks.
My Starbucks Visit Survey is a customer service program from Starbucks. You can give opinions about their coffee here. Then you can share your experience while enjoying coffee. Here you don't only do surveys, but you can get rewards. Amazingly, you can get Free Tall Beverage.
Imagine how much money you can save when you enjoy Starbucks Menu. So through Starbucks Survey, companies try to understand your expectations. One way to gather their opinions is through Starbucks Survey. If you have conducted a survey, you can more easily pass this. Because Starbucks Survey is almost the same as other online surveys. If you find it difficult, see our instructions to do Starbucks survey.
About Starbucks
Who doesn't know the Starbucks brand? Starbucks is one restaurant that serves coffee as the main menu. Here they do not only serve coffee in the original form. So they modified the menu from coffee. Furthermore, you will not be bored to always visit Starbucks.
Well, guys, this company was first established in 1971. The first location when opening a coffee shop was in Seattle's Pike Place Market. Then in 1982, Howard Schultz joined as director. He tried to expand the marketing of fine restaurants and espresso bars to Italy. Until now they have 22,519 stores worldwide. Finally, they opened a store in Panama in 2015. So now you can easily enjoy coffee. So what are you waiting for, pick up your coffee now?
Regulations when doing Starbucks Survey.
Before you make preparations, you need to understand the survey rules. Basically, the survey regulations are similar to other surveys. You only need to meet the criteria, then you have the right to conduct a survey. We do not advise you to violate company rules. Because you can get punished for violating the rules. So you need to pay attention to some rules before doing Starbucks Survey. Following the rules before doing Starbucks Survey.
- First, you must be 18 years or older.
How old are you now?. If you want to do Starbucks Survey, pay attention to this provision. You are eligible to conduct a survey if you are old enough. The definition of age enough for a company is that you are 18 years old. So under 18 years of age is not valid for conducting surveys.
However, you can ask for help from other adults. They can do a survey for you. No need to worry too much about this. Because every problem must have a solution. If you are 18 years old, this is a valuable opportunity for you. Because you are legally valid to do Starbucks Survey.
- Second, you must be Canadian and the United States.
Furthermore, not all citizens of the world can do Starbucks Survey. Even though there is a Starbucks store in your country, you can't do it. Starbucks customer voice can only be done by citizens of Canada and the United States.
Before you answer a survey question, you must choose your citizenship. Unfortunately, this regulation is a bit of a disadvantage for you. But, you don't have to worry. Your company will still hear your voice in other ways. Check out our reviews.
- Third, prepare basic language skills.
Before you do a survey, the first step is to choose the language. Here Starbucks Survey provides 3 language choices. You can choose between English, Spanish or French. The language of instruction in this survey uses English. Language problems don't bother you too much.
Because basically, almost everyone understands English. Because English is the official international language. But if your Spanish and French skills are better, don't hesitate. Choose one of the languages that you know best. If you still find it difficult, prepare your google translate and dictionary.
- Fourth, prize after doing Starbucks Survey.
Fourth, you need to understand the prize after doing Starbucks Survey. So you can enjoy a drink from the restaurant. However, they usually have determined the type of menu. So you cannot choose freely. Here you need to bring the validation code. You can exchange the code with a drink while at the cashier. Isn't this fun. You can save your money when going to Starbucks. Invite your friends to participate in this program. Then enjoy your reward more fun.
Preparation Before doing MyStarbucksVisit.
After you meet the requirements, immediately prepare your survey. Experience in conducting online surveys will make it easier for you. Starbucks Survey is one of the online surveys. The need for online surveys is quite easy. You only need to do all the instructions from us. Because if your preparation is good, your survey will be smooth. Here are some of the Starbucks Survey needs.
- First, prepare a survey device.
Starbucks Survey is an online survey portal. So you must use an online device to conduct surveys. Online devices that you can use are computers, laptops, and cell phones. You may know all of these devices. At this time all work must be done with the device.
If you don't have it, you can borrow it from your partner. If you need comfort, try using a computer or laptop. Both devices have more complete facilities and wider screens. However, if your mobility is high, you should set up your android mobile.
- Second, you need to set up an internet provider.
Next, make sure that your device is connected to the internet. With the internet, you can access the survey portal. if you want to do a survey smoothly, make sure your internet signal is strong. A strong internet signal can make it easier for you to do every step of the survey. Then a bad signal can hinder you when conducting a survey. We don't want your chance to disappear because of poor preparation.
- Third, prepare your purchase receipt.
Third, you must prepare your receipt. Remember, your receipt can only be used for 2 weeks after the transaction. So if you miss this period, your chance of getting a reward will be lost. Besides that, your survey code will expire. Automatically you cannot enter the survey portal. Thus, prepare and store your receipt properly.
- Fourth, prepare your stationery.
Fourth, you need to prepare your pencil or pen. Because at the end of the survey you need to write a validation code. You must record this code in your receipt. Then during the next visit, show your receipt. Finally, you will get a reward from Starbucks. Isn't this easy enough? The company provides an easy survey system. Thus many consumers can participate.
- Fifth, prepare survey instructions.
The next need is a survey guide. if you first do a survey, these instructions can help you. Because they usually show every step in completing the survey. In addition, you will not make a mistake during the survey. So you can complete the survey smoothly and more easily.
Well, guys, the above exposure is some survey needs. You can ask for help from friends and relatives if you encounter difficulties. Or you should read the survey instructions well. After this, you will be ready to conduct a survey.
Steps to Complete MyStarbucksVisit.
After you have prepared, you can now continue your survey. Here you need to answer some easy questions about the survey. You only need to remember what you ordered while in Starbucks. Make sure that you store receipts from the store. There you can see some information regarding your visit to the restaurant. Following are the steps to do Starbucks Survey.
- First, visit the survey portal.
Here you need to visit the survey portal through your device. You can use Google Chrome or Mozilla software. Whatever you have, you can use them. Be sure that the device is connected to the internet well. Then write the survey portal address. Then click on the search button. After that, you can land on the first page of the survey portal. The following is the website survey address. mystarbucksvisit.com.
- Second, you need to set the language.
On the first page, you need to choose the language you master. You can adjust it to your language skills. Here you can choose English, Spanish or French. Click on one of the language buttons. Furthermore, the survey portal will provide commands according to the language you choose.
- Third, enter your customer code.
Next, you need to read your receipt. at the bottom of the receipt, you can see customer code. This code consists of 12 digits. Make sure that the number you enter is in accordance with the receipt. If you have checked the code, click on the enter button.
- Fourth, you can start your survey.
Then you can start your survey. Give honest opinions. So that the company can fulfill your wishes and expectations as a consumer. Here you have to answer several multiple choice questions. You can use receipts to help remember your order. here are some survey questions.
- First, choose your type of visit. Here you can choose between enjoying a menu in the store or taking your order home.
- Second, you need to answer the type of drink you ordered. Here you can choose between hot, cold or not drink drinks.
- Third, you need to answer your type of drink specifically. Here they provide 7 answer choices. Now is the time for you to see your receipt. There you can find out the name of the menu that you ordered.
- Fourth, do you order other companion drinks?
- Fifth, do you prefer to order food? Here you can answer with Yes and No answer choices.
- Sixth, do you buy packaged coffee? If you buy packaged coffee, they want to know the type of coffee. See the menu name in your receipt.
- Seventh, do you make payments using a Starbucks card?
- Eighth, you need to answer the type of food you ordered. They provide enough answers. adjust the answer with the menu you ordered. Here you can choose more than one answer.
- Ninth, give an assessment of your satisfaction in general. You can choose between being very satisfied with being very dissatisfied.
- Tenth, you can assess the service performance in the store. Here are some indicators that you must answer. Starting from the speed, accuracy, taste, and temperature of the dish in Starbucks.
- Eleventh, now you have to assess the performance of employees in the store.
- Twelfth, Are you having trouble visiting the store?
- Thirteen, chances are you will come back and recommend this shop to your friends.
- Fourteenth, your destination before and after the shop.
- Fifteenth, Enter your current age, gender, and income.
- Fifth, record your validation code.
After you complete the survey, the validation code will appear. Here you have to write the code in your receipt. congratulations, now you have Starbucks coupon.
- Sixth, exchange your coupons with free drinks.
Next, you need to go to the nearest outlet. Then you have to redeem your coupon when at the checkout. Remember, the coupon is valid for only 30 days. So after the survey, we recommend that you immediately exchange the coupon.
How to Know Starbucks Near Me.
You can use the facilities on the website to find out the Nearest Starbucks. Here's how to find Starbucks Near me through Starbucks Close to Me.
- First, visit the official Starbucks website. starbucks.com
- Second, click on the Store Locator menu.
- Third, enter your city. Then click on the search button.
- Fourth, there you can see directions and store information. The information you can read is about operating hours.
But you don't have to always use the website. Here you can use the Starbucks application. So you can download the application in the play store. You can use the keyword Starbucks App.
Starbucks Customer Service.
You can use this way when you don't have the receipt from an outlet to take the survey.
- Starbucks Phone Number: 800 782 7282. They will serve you from Monday – Friday at 9 AM – 6 PM. While on Saturdays starting at 9 AM – 3 PM.
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Does Starbucks still accept coffee bags?
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In order to get free drinks at Starbucks, you must first register for the Starbucks Reward program, which is very simple. From there, you must register a card under your account. This can be done by picking up any Starbucks gift card and registering it to your account.
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The design and evaluation of multimedia, audio-tutorial learning materials concerning evolution and behavior for a college general education biology course
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The design and evaluation of multimedia, audio-tutorial learning materials concerning evolution and behavior for a college general education biology course
Collins, Robert E. (Robert Earl), 1927-
Olsen, Richard W.
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A revolution is taking place in education today at all levels from kindergarten through college, in virtually all subject matter areas. This revolution is due, in part, to research in learning theory and technological advances. Changes in attitudes have led to the concept of "accountability"--that educators must perform and produce educational programs that are meaningful and interesting as well as informative. The fact that private industry has had satisfactory results in the academic marketplace has also provided impetus for the current educational revolution which has resulted in several innovations.A general education biology course, Man and the Life Sciences, has been taught with an audiotutorial component at Ball State University since 1965. Quarterly evaluations by the students provided the staff with evidence that three of the units should be redesigned 1) to have more appeal to the students; 2) to meet their expectancy of relevance; and 3) to have a higher level of academic quality.The problem for the present research investigation was twofold: 1) to design three audiotutorial units for a college general education biology course titled Aggression, Territoriality and Survival; Time, Adaptation and Change; and Man, Communication and Behavior, with innovative approaches and 2) to evaluate the effectiveness of the newly developed materials.In designing these three units, specific goals of the research undertaking were 1) to integrate the three units in such a way that concepts of organismal biology, evolution and behavior are pervasive throughout all three units; 2) to develop a list of performance objectives for each of the three units; 3) to determine learning strategies which will help the students achieve each of these objectives; and 4) to determine learning strategies which will help make these objectives interesting and relevant to the students.In order to meet these criteria, the principles of systems management were employed bys 1) specifying goals, 2) specifying desired outcomes for students, 3) planning instruction, 4) evaluating student achievement, and 5) revising instructional procedure in light of experience. In planning the instruction, the method used to facilitate the accomplishment of the desired outcomes was the audiotutorial approach which allowed the student to learn at his own pace. Each unit actively involved the student in sequential multimedia learning activities. A learning guide was designed for the student to use in responding to questions posed as he progressed through the audiotutorial learning activities.After development, the unit materials were first tested with a group of ten students. Feedback on the basis of achievement tests and individual interviews provided the rationale for revisions in preparation for field testing. After completion of the field testing, which involved approximately 650 students, additional revisions were made, resulting in the final version which was evaluated to determine the overall effectiveness of the learning materials.Final measurement of student accomplishment was effected by the use of pre-tests and post-tests consisting of parallel quiz items which had been validated in preliminary testing. Forty-five objectives were final tested; difficulty levels from the pre-test indicated that twenty-four of the objectives were achieved by seventy percent or more of the students. Chi square applied to the results of the remaining items indicated that seven additional objectives probably were also achieved at this same level; fourteen of the objectives were not achieved during the final evaluation. Standard item analysis was used to assist in determining why these objectives were not accomplished; this information can be used in making future revisions.Student opinions were solicited in the form of a student unit evaluation. At least forty percent of the students rated each unit's interest level as high and fifty percent rated each as average; thus, the units accomplished what was expected.A program of instruction should evolve with new ideas and innovations with an effort toward continual improvement. Data collected from this research investigation can be used to pinpoint specific areas where additional research would be beneficial.
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| 9.1°C Belfast
Zara Phillips has said being presented with her Olympic silver medal by her mother, the Princess Royal, was "amazing".
She and her British team just missed out on gold to the Germans in the equestrian eventing in Greenwich but the crowds were still delighted.
Phillips, who became the first member of the royal family to win an Olympic medal, made an early mistake in the show-jumping, which added to time penalties clocked up by team-mates during the four-day competition.
The Queen's granddaughter said: "We wanted the gold but to get an Olympic medal is incredible anyway. We've had an amazing week, it's been a great, an unreal competition and when you get one of these put round your neck it brings it back to you and you realise everything was worth it."
Princess Anne presented medals to the three winning teams - Germany, Britain and New Zealand - in the centre of the show-jumping arena as the Chariots of Fire theme played in the background.
Phillips could be seen mouthing "oh man, oh man" as her mother began presenting medals to Team GB. She beamed and kissed Princess Anne, who is herself a former Olympian, on both cheeks after receiving her medal.
The last time a British eventing team won gold was when her father Mark Phillips, who was divorced from Princess Anne in 1992, competed in Munich in 1972. He is now a coach with the US team.
Phillips appeared slightly exasperated with the media attention, saying: "Don't ask me the question, what was it like getting a medal from your mum."
She said it was "too late now" to wonder what might have been. Team-mate Mary King said they hoped to celebrate with the owners of the horses.


text: This patio design boasts of clean lines and neutral tones, making it a beautiful space fore these homeowners to enjoy their backyard. The fire pit is place along the edge of the patio, leading out to the yard. Square steppers around the gas fire pit create an interesting and unique look. Custom designed and built by Archadeck of Chicagoland, your premier Chicago area patio builder.


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On several recent occasions discussing my daughter's peanut allergy, two other people have told me that they too are allergic to peanut, actually "just a little." From everything I've read on the topic, it seems to me you either are or you aren't allergic to peanuts, and there is no way of telling whether someone will have an anaphylactic reaction (i.e., previous non life-threatening reactions do not preclude an anaphylactic reaction in the future).
Have I been misinformed?
My daughter has had one reaction (the inital reaction that prompted the visit to the allergist), which was non life threatening. Nevertheless, I treat the allergy very seriously, believing any exposure can result in an anaphylactic reaction. It's unlikely that I will change my ways and get less serious about it, but I just wanted to get my facts straight.
Any thoughts?


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Audiology and Speech Pathology has well-experienced and qualified Audiologists and Speech Pathologists. It is equipped with state of the art imported equipments which helps in precise diagnosis.
Department regularly conducts Hearing and speech disability identification camps, Public awareness classes, hearing and speech evaluation camps at schools etc. It also conduct universal newborn hearing screening for early identification and management of hearing disability. Provides Speech and Language therapy, parental guidance, counselling etc. for all types of speech language and hearing disabilities to help them in their habilitation/rehabilitation.


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There are no glitzy malls, designer labels and international chains in the Seychelles. Instead, there are small quaint shops selling local handicrafts and knick knacks; the shopkeepers are courteous and well informed, and the ambience is totally laid-back.
Shopping in the Seychelles is almost therapeutic!
Seychelles Shopping Guide
There are many interesting things that make good souvenirs. You can carry back a bit of Seychelles in handcrafted glass bottles filled with coloured sand from the island's beaches or pick up other knick knacks like liquor and soap. The natural beauty of the Seychelles has atracted many artists, craftsmen and sculptors, who eventually decided to settle down here. They retail their work from their studios and it is not unusual to meet the artisans and craftsmen and see them at work. There is a cluster of galleries and boutiques in Victoria; others are scattered around the islands of Praslin, La Digue and Mahe.
Art Dwellings and Specialized Shops
Many studios and art galleries display and sell sculptures, paintings, jewellery, hand crafted glass creations and other handicrafts. It is a veritable feast for the art lover.
Snap craft kiosks and the Craft Village offer some unique and exquisite perfumes, soaps and lotions, which make excellent gifts for family and friends back at home. You can also pick up something for yourself and your home as well!
Souvenir Shops
There are many souvenir shops on the islands of the Seychelles. Some small food stores also sell postcards and souvenirs at rates cheaper than those of the souvenir shops. It is advisable therefore to shop at these stores, because prices vary from shop to shop.
Perfumes made locally on the islands compare favourably with their international counterparts. Kreol Fleurage is a leading brand of indigenously made perfumes, each one named after a tree or flower, and all of them reasonably priced.
Shopping for self catering units
All over the islands are small shops that stock bread, milk, eggs, flour, rice, beer, soda, garlic, onions, butter, packed foods and even vegetables. These are very useful to tourists who opt for self-catering Seychelles hotels. Most of the American and European foods are available in the Seychelles, but at a higher price. Fruits, vegetables and fish can be picked up from the bigger shops in the larger towns as well as from roadside stalls where they are likely to be fresher.
Super Outdoor Market at Beau Vallon Beach
Every Wednesday and on the last Saturday of each month, the Beau Vallon Beach plays host to about 50 vendors. Located near Baobob Pizza, this market starts around six o' clock in the evening, with stalls that sell almost everything from local food and drink to t-shirts, jewellery, trinkets and other knick knacks. It is the favourite hangout spot for the locals on the night of the last Saturday of the month since this is the day after their payday. There is quite a crowd at this market but still it is great fun to browse around and try out the local fare.
Small markets
There are many small stalls and shops on the islands where you can pick up odds and ends, and little necessities. Unlike the departmental stores and supermarkets where you can pick up things by yourself off the shelf, here you need to tell the vendor what you want and he will get it for you.
Coco de Mer
Coco de mer is the most unique souvenir you can carry back from a Seychelles vacation because it is found only here. There are big and small nuts as well as polished and unpolished nuts. The small ones are carved out of wood but the bigger nuts are real. Some are hollow inside so that they are lighter and easier to take back.
Do make sure to take an export certificate for the coco de mer from the vendor, as otherwise you cannot carry it out of the country.
The other unique product of the islands is a coconut liqueur called Coco D'Amour. Bottled in a container that is shaped like the coco de mer, it is an ideal gift.
The Craft Village
The Craft Village is situated inside a plantation, in the house of the plantation owner. Built in 1870, the house and everything inside it has been preserved just as it was a hundred years ago. The wooden furniture inside the house is one of the finest examples of craftsmanship that can be found on the islands. It is indeed a very pleasant experience to just stroll around the plantation browsing through the arts and craft shops which, once upon a time, were the houses of the plantation workers. Today these shops offer a variety of handicrafts of the islands. There is no entrance fee levied at the Craft Village.
The souvenir shops and post offices on the island offer fine postcards and stamps with natural motifs that reflect the flora and fauna of the islands. The discerning postcard writer will be thrilled with the variety of stamps that are available in the Seychelles, while the philatelist can pick up some collector's items, which are slightly more expensive. The contemporary ones are more reasonably priced and just as attractive.
Seychelles Budget holiday Accommodation


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The Protea Hotel Karridene Beach – a popular South Coast hotel – is undergoing refurbishment, promising to create even more luxury and comfort for guests.
Situated near the town of Amanzimtoti alongside the Umsimbazi Lagoon, just 20 minutes from Durban and right on the beach, it has long been a favourite destination for family holidays, as well as for business meetings and conferences. It is known for its sporting and recreational facilities and attractions, including golf, squash, swimming, deep-sea fishing and shark diving.
"Owing to the extensive refurbishment of the hotel, it will close from 2 May to 8 July 2016, so that no guests are inconvenienced during the redecoration process," advises Danny Bryer, Director of Sales, Marketing and Revenue Management of Protea Hotels.
"The overhaul includes redoing the bathrooms, the installation of refurbished furniture and new carpets, installing new air-conditioners, putting in new carpeting, redoing the three suites completely, and a facelift for the restaurant, bar, reception area and the public toilets in the reception and conference area."
Although the hotel will remain closed at the start of the mid-year school holidays, visitors to the area will still be able to enjoy its location and quality service towards the end of the break period.
"The official relaunch date is 28 July, but rooms and other facilities will become available well in advance of that date, in a staggered rollout from the latter part of June," Bryer adds.
The refurbishment further demonstrates the ongoing investment by the owners and Protea Hotels into the KwaZulu-Natal area. Durban's upmarket Protea Hotel Edward recently completed the construction of new rooms, and the Protea Hotel Umhlanga has concluded an enlargement project.
Protea Hotels is a proud member of Marriott International, the leading global hotel group.


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These 100% organic anti-allergenic alpaca woollen Patik slippers are undyed and display a wide range of natural colours.
Hand knitted for Juniper & Bliss in a small village on the Aegean coast of Turkey these slippers are knitted in a variety of colour combinations as fancied by our lovely knitters.
Available colours: Grey and Donkey Brown
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Subtitled "Understand and rebuild your relationship in six steps", this book is mainly geared towards those who are experiencing trouble with their ADD/ADHD mate. Both people in the relationship will see themselves portrayed authentically, with explanations of WHY they are feeling those emotions. The first few chapters explain ADHD–what it is, how the brain is affected, how it is diagnosed, and the insidious ways it can creep into your relationship/marriage and cause trouble. Orlov quotes from, and suggests reading, The Dance of Anger by Harriet G Lerner as a supplement to this book. She also sprinkles the pages with lots of stories and examples from real life men and women working to save their relationship. It's easy to sense the frustration these people have with ADHD serving as the third wheel in their marriage, and some of the stories are quite depressing.
The second part of the book is the rebuilding part, as Orlov outlines her six steps for fixing what has gone awry. She goes out of her way to explain that it's not the ADHD causing the person to be "broken", but a lack of understanding how it affects the brain and how ADHD'ers see the world differently.
The six steps are: cultivating empathy, addressing obstacle emotions, getting treatment for BOTH parties (as the non ADHD'er may experience depression, anger or frustration and become resentful and/or ill), improving communication, setting boundaries, and finally, reigniting romance and having fun. As someone who truly believed that ADHD was just a convenient diagnosis for little boys with ants in their pants, I can say I was literally blown away by this book. My whole way of thinking (these people just needed to focus more, be more organized, stop daydreaming, get discipline) could not have been more wrong. ADHD'ers have heard since they were young that they were "not good enough", they were "underachieving", they could be "so much more if you just focused better", and they feel unloved, abandoned, and frustrated.
I am a very organized person by nature, and dealing with a man with ADHD would be a challenge, for sure. The first step is understanding that MY way is not always the RIGHT way, and ADHD'ers need to do what works best for them. Medication is a great help, but so is communication and coping strategies. Knowing your enemy is the first step to defeating him.
Included with the book are worksheets, tools and resources that can be further utilized. Both people will come away knowing their spouse better, and themselves a little better as well.
This was the first book I read about adult ADD/ADHD, and I learned a great deal. On Goodreads, this book got mixed reviews, and most reviewers suggested reading Is It You, Me, or Adult ADD? by Gina Pera as a better source of information and assistance. I'll be reviewing that in a future post, as I'm currently working through that now. The ADD Effect On Marriage is a good, if simple, book to read to gain understanding of adult ADHD. The advice is pretty sound, and if nothing else, you will see yourself in the anecdotes of those who have experienced a rocky road in their relationship. You will know that you are not alone in this.
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text: Spirit Bear 0 Report post Posted December 5, 2015 Today's Bible Reading talks about our sinful parts of life and was inspired by discussion today with another member here. Now, it is not talking about actually cutting off your hand, but that would be easier than cutting off some parts of your life-- the parts you think you can hide, the parts that are sin and control you. Parts that interfere with your spiritual life and lead you not to God and His desires for you, but away and toward your own desires. "If your right hand causes you to stumble, cut it off and throw it away. It is better to lose one part of your body than to have your whole body thrown into Hell." Matthew chapter 5, verse 30. The verse above lead me to think about priorities. If something in your life comes before God, either put God first or get rid of that which comes before the One who created you and all good things. You cannot serve two masters, and God Himself admits that He is a jealous God. Matthew chapter 6, verse 33 says, "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness...." 1 Kail reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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WebsterLEADS Team-Builds at Vienna Alum's Room Escape Venture
February 19, 2016
A group of Webster Vienna students in the WebsterLEADS leadership program spent an afternoon of team building and problem solving at Crime Runners, a "room escape experience" in Vienna co-founded by Webster alumnus Stefan Tauchhammer (MBA, 2009). Like other exercises in the program, the experience encouraged students to participate and then reflect upon teamwork and leadership under time constraints, and in unpredictable surroundings.
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A real estate attorney isn't needed during every transaction, but he is needed during specific transactions. When is hiring a real estate attorney a good idea? Take a look below to learn four of the most important reasons you should consider hiring a competent real estate attorney charleston sc.
1. You are an Out of Town Buyer: Buying a home is always tricky, but if you are out of town, things become even more complicated. Rather than hope for the best, hire an attorney in the area to ensure a smooth transaction. With the increasing number of scams out there, it is important you have this professional around.
2. Short-Sale Buys: Short sale buys are convenient and perfect for some buyers, but they also carry complications and risks that a traditional sale does not. It is important that you have an attorney there to ensure this matter does sound and smoothly as it should.
3. Commercial Property: Buying commercial property is the gateway to owning a business and a dream come true for a number of people. If you are preparing to buy a commercial property, be sure to hire an attorney to assist in this often complicated process.
4. Peace of Mind: No matter what type of real estate transaction in your future, it's always comforting to know that an attorney is there to make matters simple. If you want this comfort and peace of mind, then you need a lawyer by your side.
There are many additional reasons to hire a real estate lawyer, but those listed above are among the biggest. A lawyer makes every situation a little bit easier for everyone involved. Make sure you hire a lawyer to represent you in this matter and gain peace of mind in your transaction. It's just that simple.