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Dynamically Formed Rotors for Lock in Amplifier Detection — Arizona State University
Lock in Amplifiers can extract signals from extremely noisy environments. This property can be put to use in improving the detection of signals in micro channels. In effect there is improvement in the signal to noise ratio hence increasing detection sensitivity in environmental and biological tests in miniaturized systems. There have are several techniques to measure signals in nano-scale volumes but the challenge always lied in the accuracy of the signal and filtering the background noise. Accurate and noise free signal will boost the Signal to noise ratio and also help avoid false reading. Researchers at Arizona State University have developed a novel technique to measure low levels of a substance in a sample. This invention demonstrates a method to dynamically form, rotate and detect signals from 3D structures in micro channels. Fluorescence is a very useful signal that can be monitored from a spinning rotor. This technique helps to detect signals like fluorescence within the micro channel. Using the principle of Lock in Amplifier this discovery greatly boosts the signal to noise ratio. A Lock in Amplifier is widely used to measure the amplitude and phase of signals buried in noise. The noise from the surface of the particles in the spinning rotor is filtered out using the lock in amplifier. The phenomenon is based on spinning rotors formed by patterning using rotating magnetic field. Potential Applications Microfluidics Chemical detectors, Biological contamination detection Chemical and bio-warfare agent monitoring In Vitro Diagnostics AstronomyBenefits and Advantages Boost in Signal to noise ratio Detection within nanolitre to sub-nanolitre scale volume Minimize false reading by expanding data range while filtering background noiseDownload original PDF
Garcia, A., & Hayes, M. (2002). Dynamically Formed Rotors for Lock in Amplifier Detection.
Dynamically Formed Rotors for Lock in Amplifier Detection. / Garcia, Antonio (Inventor); Hayes, Mark (Inventor).
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This is a prayer, a beautiful one at that, I would like to leave you with. I pray that your days(and nights) are fill with all that you wish it would be. I pray for:
And, most of all, love
For you. And so much more. Take care and have a wonderful and bless day everyday.
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They are so busy trying to sound like nice people that they utter, utter nonsense. The cruelty of narcissistic abuse is lost on them. It strikes no chord of empathy in them. They hear about it and just mouth-breathe as if to say, "What's so bad about that?"
This must be why they are so callous - they just don’t see what’s so bad about narcissists.
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And then the narcissist immediately shacks up with somebody else to give the knife in his or her kids a twist. That one not only appears in the comments here, I know of that happening once myself. In fact every narcissist I have known who lost a mate immediately (as quickly as fleas abandon a dead rat in search of a new host) hopped into bed with somebody else.
And in treating human beings as subhuman beings, they are treating them inhumanly and failing to recognize humanity. Which means they don’t know humanity when they see it? If they were human themselves they would recognize and respect the image and likeness of humanity in human beings.
If the abundant evidence about psychopaths is any indication, some narcissists come from happy homes. As for those who don't, hey, if they got even with the parent who abused them, that would be natural. But they deify the abusive parent (as soon as they are out of his or her clutches) and take it out on the nicest, lovingest, most vulnerable and defenseless prey they can find.
Narcissists are known for making the most mild mannered, gentle, patient, kind, and unassuming people livid with anger. They are known for making people who never hate, hate them with a passion.
This is just common sense. Let the phonies (on the Web and in the clinics and the courts) find some new issue to sound holy on and quit making a farce out of this one. Let them find fault to condemn where it is, instead of where it ain't.
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Kansas City Royals Spring Training, Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and be Happy About a 12-2 Loss | The Claw
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Kansas City Royals Spring Training, Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and be Happy About a 12-2 Loss
Posted on March 8, 2013	by clausenforkansas
The Royals are on a winning streak. The best winning streak they have most likely ever been on, in fact. Until yesterday, they had taken the Cactus League by storm, winning 11 in a row and striking fear into the hearts of all the American League teams. Then of course, we remembered one thing: it’s spring training. This doesn’t mean anything. We’ve seen it time and time again. The Royals went 20-9 in 2004, only to lose 100 games in the regular season. And that’s just one example. So what’s there to be happy about? For what should Kansas Citians be excited beyond all reason about what has transpired these first two weeks of the spring? One word: everything.
Ok, so we lost yesterday, 12-2. The Big Cat, a.k.a Felix Hernandez, and Mariner company shut down what had been a potent Royals offense and absolutely lit up the pitching staff. On the surface, that is. Let’s delve a little deeper into the box score, shall we?
Hernandez threw two innings in his spring debut. He was a little rusty, but showed Cy Young form in a one run, two hit, two strikeout performance. On top of that, the Mariner split squad was on fire offensively, hitting three homeruns and scoring in bunches. But you shouldn’t care about that. Nobody should, and not because it’s just spring training. You shouldn’t care because Ervin Santana, who we acquired in a trade last year with the Angels, was once again pitching beautifully. In three innings, he let up one run on three hits, with four strikeouts. Awesome until you throw in the walks; of which he had none. Now it’s even more awesome. The Mariners scored all their runs against pitchers who stand almost no chance of breaking camp with us, and thus will not be on the regular season roster.
This game meant nothing, yet everything all at once. Our starting pitching continued to dominate, the bullpen guys who will actually make the team pitched well, and despite the offense not being there for this game, overall they have been astounding. Mike Moustakas, Eric Hosmer and Alex Gordon are hitting, .481/.481/.741 (thats average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage to you) .522/.542/.870, and .391/.462/.696 respectively so far. It seems these guys are hitting incredibly well, and their confidence will only go up. Everyone will go through a slump sooner or later, Hosmer especially went through a dreadful season-long sophomore slump last year, but has clearly come to camp showing how much work he put in during the offseason.
And how’s the trade working out so far? In two starts, James Shields has thrown four innings, letting up three hits with no walks, three strikeouts and compiling a 0.00 ERA. Wade Davis has thrown five innings in two starts, with the exact same numbers as Shields and only a .167 average against. Not bad, but obviously the case with pitchers is different. The arm always feels great in March. We’ll see how they’re holding up when July rolls around. On the other side, Wil Myers is hitting .268/.333/.429 in 10 games this spring, and it remains to be seen whether he will break camp with the club. In three appearances, Jake Odorizzi has thrown five innings, let up five runs on eight hits, two homeruns, three walks while amassing six strikeouts and a 9.00 ERA. Dismal numbers for a number one pitching prospect, and it will likely mean another half a season or so in the minors. Mike Montgomery is similarly dreadful, having thrown three innings and letting up four runs on nine hits with only one strikeout, chalking up a 12.00 ERA.
Of course, these numbers mean absolutely nothing right now. We’ve played 13 games. In spring training. Nothing has been won, nobody has really accomplished anything, heck our 25-man roster hasn’t come close to being decided yet. But there’s something different in the air this year. We don’t know what it is yet. There’s no one who wants what I wrote about the trade to be wrong more than me. And hopefully our spring thus far is at least a good indicator of how the season might go. Take it with a big grain of salt, but people, this may be the year that winning on the professional level finally comes back to a Kansas City sports team. Take notice. This year, the Royals are a force to be reckoned with.
Coming up: what everyone actually cares about in March, basketball. I’ll write up predictions for Kansas and others when the brackets come out, at the very least to give my few yet faithful readers a chance to do the exact opposite of what I predict so they actually have a fighting chance of winning their bracket pool. You’re welcome.
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Women's Indian Captivity Narratives by Kathryn Z.Derounian- Stodola (Paperback, 1999) | eBay
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EDC-525-Website Technology in Education and Training: Welcome to EDC525---"Website Technology in Education and Training"
Welcome to EDC525---"Website Technology in Education and Training"
This title is a bit outdated and doesn't clearly convey the content of this course. It could, and some day soon will, be called, "Using Technology to Teach the Adult Learner."
Throughout this semester we will be covering a vast amount of information (but don't be too intimidated). Information and new developments about this content are exploding exponentially, so it's challenging even for me to stay current.
New sessions will be posted (here on our class edublog once a week (by the end of the day on Thursday). I was going to explain why we are using this site when we see each other, but now I'll try to convey the details virtually. I've sat through countless training sessions, lectures, workshops, and classes and have learned that there is no substitute for experience. Following this mindset, I decided to have you immediately dive right into one of the first tools that we will be playing with and experimenting on. This online service is called, "Blogger" aka "Blogspot". It is owned by a Google, so it is in your best interest (when signing up) to use a Google account (if you have one). Ordinarily, we have our first face-to-face (f2f) meeting at URI's Providence campus (Shepard Building) in room 317 from 4-6:30ish. We then normally would meet again for a mid-semester f2f and at the end of the term for Final Presentations. As you know, due to the overwhelming amount of personal requests for a special accommodations from course participants, I polled the class and it was decided to have our first session virtually. This means that you will have to dive right in and may have to struggle a bit until you get the hang of this venue.
This site will be our class blog. I'm sure by now you are all aware of what a blog is. The term is short for 'web log'. It's format is similar to many sites you may have used and we will be using this blog as our home page. Each week, you will visit here and read my weekly posting. Often from there you will be tasked with visiting, experimenting, and using additional online resources, all of which have the potential to aid you in your endeavors to impart your vast trove of knowledge upon others. Please keep in mind that there are new developments and trends in online information every day, therefore we may have to be flexible when interpreting the syllabus. This may mean some modifications, changes and condensing of information. To ensure that we are covering the most current skills and content, I will be assimilating and collating information right up until the moment I post a session. This means that each session's link (over in the left-hand margin) will not be accessible until its respective Thursday. Even so, there may be times during a session when a cited link is dead. If that is the case, I will try to keep saved copies of all the information. Just email me (davefontaine1@gmail.com) and I will forward the data to you.
During the first few sessions we will be covering foundational skills. This is to ensure that we all have the basic essentials of online andragogy ‘down pat’. Once this is covered, we will pick up the pace and begin to delve into the mechanics, nuances, and meat of our course.
PLEASE DON'T FEEL OVERWHELMED this first week and pace yourself going through the links and readings.
Normally, I will go through all of the content in this blog posting f2f during our first session, so if you run into trouble or hit a techno-speedbump along the way, I could help. Feel free to reach out to me with any questions if that's the case.
To ensure continuous accessibility to the information within these weekly presentations I suggest you immediately download, and save the sessions, to your computer. Not every week's session will be downloadable, (Week 1 is mostly readings w/o a video session to download, so don't look for a link for this week.) but many will be. I cannot emphasize this enough. Along the left-hand margin, there will be a link for each session, but not Week 1. When you click on this link you may be prompted to 'save' or 'open' the session.
Always ‘save’ it to your desktop (or in a folder somewhere on your computer). Previous class participants have found it easiest to organize if they create a folder and store all the sessions in one place. Another option would be to right-click on the link and choose, 'save link as.'
‘Saving’ the sessions will decrease problems relating to your bandwidth. Also, although it may take a while for a presentation to download (up to 10 min. or more depending upon the speed of your connection) it will be much easier to toggle between a PowerPoint and the Internet if you have it saved to your hard drive. Weekly sessions will also become portable if you save them to a thumb drive, so if you want to take them from home to work, or vice-versa that will be easiest.
Additionally, you will need to have access to a computer that has PowerPoint version ’97 or above to view the presentations. We spoke during our first meeting about alternative presentation tools other than PowerPoint, so (As an alternative I will also upload a copy of each week's session to an online service where you can stream it live. You will find that link at the bottom of each weekly posting.) As I mentioned earlier, I teach this course completely from a blog. This will help those of you who have little, to no, experience with blogs. You get to practice, participate, and even create your own, so that, down the road, you can make an educated decision about how this tool may best be used for your future teaching environment.
I'll give you all some time to practice with this a little and contact you Saturday night with our first official weekly session, so look for an email from me directing you back to this blog where you will find more details. I believe in immersing you in the technological tools that I am trying to expose you to, so that is one of the main reasons why I am teaching this course from a blog. This will give you first-hand experience using a blog and also by uploading my sessions to the online service (Authorstream.com), you will again see the distinctions between traditional slideshow tools and online services that store all of your material in the cloud. Hybridized and/or Blended Learning are the new models of andragogy that many colleges and universities are embracing, so most of our focus will be upon how online tools can be used to Flip your classroom. Skim this article for an overall idea.
Please remember that we are all educators/trainers (or some day may be), and that this is a collaborative course. In that same vein, we will all be sharing our thoughts and ideas together, so as you post your reflections and comments we will all be responding to you, therefore, timely responses are imperative. After you have posted your weekly assignment/reflection, make an effort to return again later to read and comment about other participants’ assignments and perspectives.
Saturday evening I will update this page with information about our first session. Along the left-hand margin you will see the syllabus, but truthfully, I will be updating it weekly, so it might be a better idea if you just save a shortcut to the live version. There isn't a required, purchasable text, but for those of you that want more depth on blogs and wikis then I recommend Will Richardson's book. Don't worry if it takes a week to arrive.
You may order it from most online book sellers. Until then you may want to read it online (not ideal and you usually can't access the entire text), but here is the link: Wikis, Blogs, and Podcasts
You could also check your local library here.
Thank you and please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have along the way.
Please follow the links below to read an overview of Week 1. As you go through it, explore the links for more detailed information. When finished with the Overview begin to go through the additional readings/directions 1.1, 1.2... to build your foundation for this semester's content.
1.1--Who is the Virtual Student
1.2--Who is the Virtual Teacher
1.3--Who We Are (it's all about the people)
Good Luck and have fun. I'll post the rest of Week 1 by Saturday night.
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Dave FontaineSeptember 10, 2016 at 3:35 PMPost your comments here when you are ready.ReplyDeleteHeidi WarnerSeptember 11, 2016 at 2:52 PM Thoughts on first session’s questions: Who is the Virtual Student?After reviewing the characteristics of successful online learners, do you maintain all, none, or some of the traits?I do feel I maintain some of the characteristics of the online learner. I agree with the article that you have to be learner-centered and learner-focused. As an older student, learning to maneuver through the variety of new technology that changes so fast, has been challenging. But as I learn each one, I feel more empowered and motivated to move forward. Are some characteristics of successful online learners more important than others?I believe all make up the piece of the pie, all are important. Empowering and mentoring students will always be at the forefront. I think for many years there has been a culture that online courses are easy and the willingness for many colleges to adapt to offering them has been reluctant. But, that is the farthest thing from the truth. Some much goes into online learning and teaching. Overall though, I think for this age of technology there still lacks the amount of online classes offered as a whole in regular colleges or universities. Flexibility will need to be required in moving forward in taking online courses, as well as teaching them. ReplyDeleteRepliesSharyn VicenteSeptember 12, 2016 at 5:13 PMHeidi, I think that you and Jason have narrowed in on how difficult it is to take an online course due to the independence it affords. An outsider may think that having more freedom online would result in it being an easier way to learn, but it is just the opposite, especially if you are not an organized student.DeletePaul RicciSeptember 12, 2016 at 8:04 PMYou hit the nail on the head when you pointed out the common misconception that online courses are easy. I've found that more time and effort (and discipline) must be used in the online setting. We've been fortunate to be part of a great group of people involved in this program, I have found that working together has been so helpful!DeleteDave FontaineSeptember 14, 2016 at 8:05 PMVery true. I've also noticed that the workload to 'prepare' an online course is heavier as well. If any of you become online instructors or if you just do a hybridized course of instruction you'll find that you have to try to anticipate the questions and answer them ahead of time. Whereas in a f2f setting you can easily go back and forth with Q&A's. DeleteReplyGail KelleySeptember 11, 2016 at 3:15 PMSession I ResponsesI believe all the Necessary Online Learner Characteristics are equally important, and in fact, some of them appear to be contingent upon others.Openness and honesty go hand in hand. Our classmates are very busy, and deserve to be respected. If you are not going to be open and honest, why should someone take the time to read and respond to your comments? Flexibility and humor are important, as well. We need to be able to be flexible when things go wrong, or when a classmate tries to offer constructive criticism. The use of humor is a constructive way to keep our community positive and safe for everyone. In order for an online community to work efficiently, we need to work together, and attempt to master all of the Necessary Online Learner Characteristics. Some of the characteristics may be more difficult for some learners. I do not have a problem being honest or open and stating that I am not as comfortable with technology as I should be. I wouldn’t be surprised if someone struggled with this characteristic though, especially if this is the first online course they are taking. Due to the fact that we are studying rather independently, some learners may find it difficult to touch base with our community regularly. You need to remember that even though your posting is completed, you must reflect on the postings of other classmates, as well. We are all different, and what is easy and comfortable for one person, may not be as easy and comfortable for another. ReplyDeleteRepliesHeidi WarnerSeptember 11, 2016 at 6:43 PMYes I agree, sometimes learners may find it difficult working independently...it helps if you can get connected to your classmates for support such as this :)DeleteSharyn VicenteSeptember 12, 2016 at 4:52 PMI agree with you Gail. I find that it is important to incorporate all online characteristics for learners. I think being an on-line student makes it is easier for students to participate because it is more anonymous. Openness and honesty go hand-in-hand not matter if it is a f2f course or online, but I think people can let their shields down online and dabble in humor a bit more than they might usually do.DeletePaul RicciSeptember 12, 2016 at 8:10 PMAgreed, Gail. Especially where you point out that where one person may find something easy and comfortable, another may have some struggles. One of the things I have noticed is our fellow learners have been very supportive, and I know that has had a positive effect on me and in the areas where I struggle, especially the openness trait. Still some leftover cop habits...DeleteLeslie BakerSeptember 12, 2016 at 10:28 PMGail,I appreciate your respect and awareness of the different pace in which learners will develop skills. These differences can be hard to anticipate. For the learner that takes longer than most, this can be a tremendous source of embarrassment. DeleteReplySharyn VicenteSeptember 11, 2016 at 9:21 PMThe following are my thoughts about the first session’s questions:• After reviewing the characteristics of successful online learners, do you maintain all, none, or some of the traits?I think that once I add some oil to the rusted technology sections of my grey matter, I will be able to adhere to the characteristics depicted in the week one articles. As an older student, these things certainly do not come effortlessly or easily, but I am flexible, honest, willing and am definitely finding humor in the duration and frustration I am encountering trying to complete the simplest technological tasks!! • Are some characteristics of successful online learners more important than others?I believe it all depends on who is being taught and what they are learning. As mentioned in the readings, online education is a very broad term in the 21st Century. Online learning is being utilized as soon as kindergarten and well into and beyond graduate school. For each task at hand, it will be necessary to define what the expected learner must poses to yield a successful educational experience. I think the ability to be flexible is very important because as we learned, what is in today can be out tomorrow – i.e. the trend of blogging, once very popular with teens, is becoming less so and is now appealing to an older audience. Also, the culture of online is showing us how flexible we need to become even in the most basic fashion regarding writing. The historical breakdown of the experiences of composition was so enlightening, and it is intriguing to think of where technology will take it next. ReplyDeleteRepliesPaul RicciSeptember 12, 2016 at 8:27 PMHi Sharyn,I see that you used the humor characteristic! I too have some rusty brain sections, I'm hoping this class will provide some of the oil. Good point that the different characteristics can carry more or less weight depending on who is being taught and what the topic is. Technology often changes, which is why I think we all must stay flexible and try to keep open minds.DeleteHeidi WarnerSeptember 13, 2016 at 6:04 AMIn some ways its exciting and scary to where new technology will take us next, especially how fast it changes. Online technology still is a little resistant for many today and a very broad term in the 21st Century as you stated.DeleteReplylanunez0903September 11, 2016 at 10:44 PM• Are some characteristics of successful online learners more important than others?I think that being able to work collaboratively with the instructor and each other is more important than the other characteristics, especially as adult learners. We all have different goals and expectations for this course and it is up to all of us to help each other reach those goals by challenging each other to reach a deeper level of thinking (scaffolding, anyone?). Like many of my classmates, this is unchartered territory for me. I am looking forward to learning from Dave and from those of you who are familiar with this subject, and I also hope to provide at least one of you with an “ah ha!” moment. • Beyond something like access issues, which traits are harder to overcome than others?I believe that being open is probably one of the traits that are harder to overcome as an online learner. I do not believe that this will be an issue for many of us in this class because we have met face to face, already know each other and (for many of us) have developed relationships outside of the classroom. This is not always the case for students who enroll into an online class where there isn’t any face-to-face interaction involved, and so being open about personal experiences can be difficult and take much longer to develop because of the lack of trust. For example, would we have polled differently if the majority of us had not already known each other? ReplyDeleteRepliesSharyn VicenteSeptember 12, 2016 at 4:56 PMGood point Luz. As my reply to Gail stated, I thought that the autonomy of being online would lead to students to be more open, but I think you make a valid point also.DeletePaul RicciSeptember 12, 2016 at 8:38 PMHi Luz,I thought the same regarding the openness characteristic. It can be hard to form bonds with others when you've never really have the opportunity to meet them face to face. We are fortunate that many of us have been in learning groups together and had the chance to get more comfortable with one another. Overall, I think the flexibility of an online program makes it a great fit for the adult learner, who must also exhibit flexibility.DeleteLeslie BakerSeptember 12, 2016 at 10:24 PMLuz,I am worried about the openness of students if we develop a pre-enrollment course. We actually have a hard time with students being open in face to face classes. Many cite anxiety issues or lack social skills to help them feel comfortable speaking in a class. I expect this to become a bigger barrier for some if they perceive the online experience as isolating.DeleteGail KelleySeptember 14, 2016 at 8:52 PMI agree that it can be uncomfortable to be open before you really know your classmates; but I don't ever remember feeling hesitant to be honest or open in this program - even in the beginning. I think that a great deal of that comfort level is due to the person in charge of the course. If the instructor is respectful, warm, and approachable, it sets the tone for the entire class. DeleteDave FontaineSeptember 18, 2016 at 2:37 PMLet's hope I fulfill your ideal instructor Gail.DeleteReplyJason StockfordSeptember 12, 2016 at 12:46 AMBelow is my response to two of the questions posed:1)After reviewing the characteristics of successful online learners, do you maintain all, none, or some of the traits?Most definitely! One thing that stuck out to me in the reading was the ability to have "a sense of humor". As I said in my intro, I am actually teaching an online class and one of the things that is essential is to be able to laugh when things go wrong and not take yourself to seriously. Looking at this from both the perspective of a student and teacher, things will not always go as planned, and while college course work should be challenging, it should not be stressful to the point of a breakdown.2) Beyond something like access issues, which traits are harder to overcome than others?I think the hardest thing to overcome as an online learner is the (for lack of a better word) independence required. In a traditional learning environment, one shows up for class, takes notes and then completes an assignment. This is different for the online learner in that you can only get out of the class exactly what you put into it. For many students this is a challenge that exceeds the technological barriers one may encounter.ReplyDeleteRepliesSharyn VicenteSeptember 12, 2016 at 5:01 PMI like to think that I could find humor when things I have planned don’t go as expected when teaching, but knowing myself, it would be something I would really need to work on. Maybe you can give me some pointers!!DeleteSharyn VicenteSeptember 12, 2016 at 5:18 PMI like to think that I could find humor when things I have planned don’t go as expected when teaching, but knowing myself, it would be something I would really need to work on. Maybe you can give me some pointers!!DeletePaul RicciSeptember 12, 2016 at 8:45 PMHi Jason,The online learning environment is great, and you are correct that perhaps the biggest challenge to overcome for the student can be putting in the consistent time and effort required. One has to be a self directed learner that devotes the time and energy necessary to succeed.DeleteLeslie BakerSeptember 12, 2016 at 10:20 PMJason,I agree with the need to conquer independence becoming heightened in the online environment.DeleteJason StockfordSeptember 12, 2016 at 10:23 PMThanks for the feedback. This is actually my first semester for, both, taking and teaching an online course. I agree that staying on task is very difficult sometimes, especially with so many distractions.DeleteGail KelleySeptember 14, 2016 at 8:26 PMwhen I taught, I always prepared "extra," just in case something happened and I had to switch gears.DeletePaula MurraySeptember 16, 2016 at 12:09 PMI couldn't agree more that humor is an essential trait needed for any type of training or class that is dependent on technology. I hold training sessions that require the use of a training database and 9 out of 10 times, something goes wrong. It helps to be able to laugh and use humor to put everyone at ease, especially when technology is concerned. Many people are overwhelmed with it and at the first sign of something going wrong, they can panic.DeleteReplyPaul RicciSeptember 12, 2016 at 7:58 PMI’ve found it difficult at times to stay on task in the online classroom setting. What has been helpful to me is organizing the tasks into either digital or paper folders and setting alerts on my calendar to remind me to set aside time for completing assignments. One thing is for sure, as a learner in an online setting, there is a great responsibility to both stay on task and work collaboratively with others. Something I have struggled a bit with is being open about the personal details of my life. In fact, as a police officer, it was an officer safety issue to release too many personal details. In fact, I stopped wearing a wedding band at work because an observant suspect once noticed the ring after being arrested and threatened my family. However, in this educational setting, I have definitely opened up more and have become more comfortable in discussing my personal, work, and school experiences.One thing I have noticed is that the use of humor and going with the flow in an online course has been a great way to keep a positive learning environment. I have been very fortunate to be involved with other students that have been very flexible and helpful to one another. Group meeting times were always chosen in a collaborative manner to ensure that all the group members could attend and contribute to the group. Regarding the necessary learner characteristics in the article, I truly believe that openness, flexibility and humor, and working collaboratively are key to a successful online learning process. I’ve experienced firsthand the importance of those traits, and hope to continue exhibiting those behaviors during my online education.ReplyDeleteRepliesLeslie BakerSeptember 12, 2016 at 9:47 PMPaul,You bring a great sense of humor to the table both online and in person. It's interesting that you cited the struggle to share personal details and how that is kind of ingrained in you due to your policing experiences. There is a need in many professions to maintain that distance so it will be interesting to see how technology complicates or eases that need.My students sometimes communicate in more detail via technology.I like the ability to offer them resources in a method they can refer back to but do find myself choosing wording very carefully so that my tone is clear. Humor and emoticons help immensely!DeleteReplyLeslie BakerSeptember 12, 2016 at 9:46 PMThis comment has been removed by the author.ReplyDeleteLeslie BakerSeptember 12, 2016 at 10:06 PMBeyond something like access issues, which traits are harder to overcome than others?I believe to truly develop collaboration and further individuals' learning, all members of the group need to be actively engaged in the tasks/assignments. This can be tough when members are perceived as having different levels of confidence or engagement. Since non-verbal communication (like facial expressions & body language)is the majority of human interaction, we need to learn new strategies to mitigate lack of engagement or to develop a "voice" in an online classroom. It takes a skilled leader to draw out the spirit of collaboration from each student.ReplyDeleteLeslie BakerSeptember 12, 2016 at 10:18 PMOoops! I forgot Part Two:As you are finishing the first week, are you aware of the instructional techniques we are using to support the development of the traits of successful online learners?Yes! I think it is good to expose us to so many different tools. My experience has been that it is more effective and engaging for me to try something myself than to watch someone else present it. The application helps me to remember.One trait not discussed is self-discipline. In my professional world, students do have an option for online, asynchronous, self paced learning. They are expected to work on content ~5 hrs./week. It is a rare student who is successful in this structure. When one does not have the structure of deadlines and repercussions if the deadlines are not met, it is easy to lose interest or motivation to persist. What are your thoughts on developing persistence in a student taking an online course?ReplyDeleteRepliesGail KelleySeptember 14, 2016 at 8:22 PMSelf discipline is so important, Leslie. When I teach, my students have online homework assignments to complete for every chapter. I have tried a variety of methods to help my students responsibly complete these assignments without my having to remind them every week. As you can imagine, some produced better results than others! DeleteReplyHeidi WarnerSeptember 13, 2016 at 6:21 AM I agree Leslie, self-discipline is often overlooked. So much of that is needed to be self-directed in online learning. I think we are trained from our own schooling in our younger years to a structure that is not flexible. Many adult learners drop from online learning because of lack of discipline. Though technology is at the forefront in our younger generation, there is a gap of online learning and especially for the older generation. Though instructors establish expectations, many still find it difficult to maneuver around in an online course. It will always come down to a strong mindset and disciple to achieve success in online learning.ReplyDeleteHeidi WarnerSeptember 13, 2016 at 6:10 PM1.2- I watched Ken Robinson’s “How to Escape Educations’ Death Valley.” He spoke about our current educational culture in the United States. He was very humorous as he talked about rethinking the learning structure of our school systems. The statistics that 80% of the Native American community and 60% in some parts of the country high school students, drop out. This made me feel sad. I like the fact that he recognizes that humans are different and diverse in nature (if you have two children, are they not different, how children are curious and humans by nature are creative. With this in mind, a variety of curriculum development is needed to support their talents/learning. Teachers need to teach through stimulating, engaging and mentoring the diversity of students. In a nutshell…one size does not fit most. I like his respect regarding teachers when he states, “Teachers are the life blood of the school, if no learning is going on there is no education going on.” As teachers we need to continue to foster the learning, not just to be routine or compliant as he indicates.On another note, I was really shocked to see the Fast Facts about Online Learning. The statistical data was interesting and I would have not thought that was accurate. I also enjoyed Daphne Koller’s Ted Talk. I love her outreach of free higher quality education through online learning to 640k students in 190 countries. I guess I am naive at just how much online learning there really is out there. This section was eye opening for me. ReplyDeleteRepliesGail KelleySeptember 13, 2016 at 9:23 PMI remember when online learning first began - I heard an instructor state that online teaching was not as effective as face to face teaching. In my opinion, this cannot be further from the truth. If you have a good instructor, they can meet their student's needs just as well online. DeleteSharyn VicenteSeptember 13, 2016 at 9:26 PMHeidi, I also liked Ken’s speech. I also found the notion that such a high percentage of Native Americans drop out of school. I feel as if we need to do more to better serve that population. DeleteHeidi WarnerSeptember 14, 2016 at 4:18 PMThe more we study about these things the more I feel empowered to help. DeleteReplyGail KelleySeptember 13, 2016 at 9:17 PMRita Pierson’s “Every Kid Needs a Champion” video applies to adult learners, as well. Teachers need to connect with their students on a human level, regardless of the age of the students.Adult learners are often stressed and anxious about returning to school. We need to assist them with the barriers they are facing, whether those barriers are situational, institutional, or dispositional. Forming relationships with your students helps you to build their self-esteem, and to inspire them to reach for the stars. This is true whether you are teaching face to face, or teaching an online course. Ms. Pierson’s energy was contagious, and I can certainly see why her students would love to be in her class. When I taught my first class, a student came up to me at the end and said I was very “mothering.” Being a new teacher, I agonized over this comment. I doubted my methods; was it a good thing for a student to consider me, her teacher, “mothering?”After completing 6 courses in this program, I have decided that comment was a very nice complement. I make an effort to be respectful and honest. I help my students to feel safe in my classroom. Students need to know their teacher cares, and will be there to assist whenever needed. In addition, I was not surprised that so many people participated in the free online courses (Daphne Koller.) How wonderful would it be if the best courses could always be free and available to all? If it weren't for my tuition waiver, I would not be in this program!! ReplyDeleteRepliesSharyn VicenteSeptember 13, 2016 at 9:30 PMGail, I know first-hand that you go out of your way to do the best to help your students overcome the barriers that they experience being adult learners. I’m glad you learned about the free on-line courses because I know you will be able to use that information to help them further.DeleteHeidi WarnerSeptember 14, 2016 at 4:17 PMYou provide so much care to your anxious students. You really take the time to understand them and help provide a way for them to succeed. I always appreciate your honest comments and insight that you have. DeleteReplySharyn VicenteSeptember 13, 2016 at 9:18 PMI listened to a few of the TED talks and I especially liked the one by Angela Lee Duckworth. It revolves around IQ and motivation. She explains that it isn’t always the smartest students who prevail. I think this rings true in all walks of life, especially in education. When someone couples passion and perseverance, they retain something that was coined in the video as having “Grit.” When one encompasses grit, they can change their lives. They exhibit the ability to learn based on the amount of work they put into the exercise. They know that learning is limitless and it depends on how badly they want it. This growth mindset reminds me of a story that my daughter uncovered by interviewing her great uncle. He recounted how when he grew up, he was one of seven children born to immigrants from Syria. They were extremely poor and he would see other kids his age in school who had supplies and nice clothes and from a very early age, knew that he would do whatever he could do better himself. During that time, it was common for families to have their children stop going to school to work so that the family could survive. He left school in the ninth grade and went to work in the family’s general store in Central Falls. He was able to keep a small percentage of his wages and quickly realized that if he worked more, he would earn more; not only for his family, but for himself as well. He acquired a paper delivery job and also got hired at the first cinema in town. He worked tirelessly and saved ferociously and bought his first house. It was a three-family that he rented out and with the income he received, bought another, and another, and – you get the picture. He was the most successful of his siblings, but he wasn’t the brightest. He definitely embodies what I believe it is to have “Grit.”ReplyDeleteRepliesHeidi WarnerSeptember 14, 2016 at 4:13 PMYes Sharyn Angela was interesting, I am always interested in things that motivated people. I myself often look at ways that will keep me motivated in school. I am not for schools that offer the highest GPA for entry. I think school miss out on really great students by eliminating those with lower GPA'S. I agree with her that the smartest student isn't always the one who prevails. DeleteGail KelleySeptember 14, 2016 at 8:00 PMWe did discuss the topic of perseverance in several of our other courses. Some students are "tougher" than others, and will push forward, no matter what obstacles get in their way. There are other students who are so tired and overwhelmed, it doesn't take much for them to become discouraged and just give up. We have to keep working to help more students have Grit! DeleteLeslie BakerSeptember 14, 2016 at 9:22 PMSharyn,Hearing stories like your daughter's great uncle's is one of the most addictive parts of my Basic Education world with adults. Our ESOL learners come from many different places and circumstances to have the opportunities so many of our native born take for granted. When I get to work with them during our oral testing, I hear stories like that and have so much admiration for their tenacity and vision. Knowing their stories and their motivations helps me to reinvigorate or refocus them when things get tough.DeleteLuzSeptember 14, 2016 at 10:10 PMSharyn, I also listened to Angela Lee Duckworth's presentation on Ted Talks and completely agree with her stance on "grit" but was a little disappointed when she did not have any real answers on how to teach our students to develop this. I also agree that it must start with having a growth mindset. I guess that the first step must be to become aware of one's mindset in order to actively change it from fixed to growth. As a parent, I try to help my daughter with this everyday. I have seen her mindset shift from that of growth to fixed ever since she started attending school. This alarms me because as educators, I think it's important to instill this in our students, and I wonder how much of this is being done or not with the younger generation? It definitely affects their motivation to learn and bounce back after a challenging experience. DeleteReplyHeidi WarnerSeptember 14, 2016 at 4:08 PM1.6 I liked the mission statement for the iNACOL; to ensure all students have access to a great education as they transform grades K-12. This was a very helpful website to me. Learning about their advocacy, research and learning models and how they established their quality of standards was informative. This is a nice framework to review often as an educator as it provides valuable information to online teaching. I even looked at their Facebook page which had a lot information. They indicated that too many students fall through the cracks because one size does not fit all. As they continue to transform both policy and practice, I can see this is a wonderful organization pushing the limits and personalizing competency-based education.ReplyDeleteRepliesSharyn VicenteSeptember 14, 2016 at 8:29 PMHeidi, I also did some further investigating of iNACOL. I checked their website and found that they have a blog. There is valuable information about how states can stay abreast of the latest competencies and how they can utilize the latest technological advances in the classroom.DeleteLeslie BakerSeptember 14, 2016 at 9:23 PMThanks for posting about their blog. I had not found that yet.DeleteReplySharyn VicenteSeptember 14, 2016 at 8:02 PM1-6It is refreshing to know that there are standards being incorporated for instructors that wish to utilize online learning, especially in grades K-12. Uniformity will help to ensure that students in those classes are given the same chance to grasp the information being disseminated in the same way. Also, ensuring that the teachers are given the proper training and tools that they will need to accomplish this is essential. Incorporating approaches like active learning and enforcing strict internet restrictions will help to facilitate the use of proper, safe computer practices. To determine whether or not these standards are being properly absorbed by the students, it will be imperative to administer clear, measurable assessments that will help the instructors uncover if learning has occurred. Moving forward, the changes and updates in technology that students in these grades will experience will be limitless. The leaders at iNACOL will need to update these standards regularly to ensure that they are always current, that the teachers are always being properly trained, and that students always receive the best online experience possible. ReplyDeleteGail KelleySeptember 14, 2016 at 8:44 PM1-6 I am grateful to have this reading assignment, because I was unaware these standards existed for on-line courses.I found this website to be invaluable - it is clearly written and a resource to be often revisited by many in On-line Education. Working in this field, I have witnessed the time and effort teachers have put into planning and assessment. iNACOL has helped to ensure the quality and integrity of the on-line student's education. Having reviewed this document, I am confident iNACOL will continually assess and improve their standards, which, in turn, will ensure only the best on-line learning environments for students. ReplyDeleteLeslie BakerSeptember 14, 2016 at 9:15 PMI found the iNACOL website very interesting and a little overwhelming to be truthful. We have national and state standards as well as state frameworks for all three segments of our programs. There is also a state expectation that we utilize technology in our classes and that our students become digitally literate. I agree that it would be optimal for students to reach a high level of proficiency. However, our staff needs to become proficient first in order to lead the students to success. After reading the expectations for K-12 courses, I have a lot of food for thought to inform a course plan for basic skills for adults. This also makes me think deeply about course design, whether or not it is reasonable to include staff already tasked with classroom instruction with overseeing online course implementation and about how much is realistic for students of varying skill levels to accomplish while participating.ReplyDeleteLaura MarshallSeptember 14, 2016 at 9:54 PMAfter watching TED talks I really appreciated Malcolm Landon's story. While in school environment we are always segregated in someway even if we don't see it. He states that in his school they were segregated from the honors and the regulars and that the honors were made to lead and the regulars to follow, We never truly see this segregation while we're in school. I know my middle school did that by separating our grade into colors. He tells us that "homework is stressful,but when you go home and home is work you don't want to pick up assignments and reading is stressful but reading doesn't matter when you feel your story is already written." I found those words inspiring because its the truth we stress about all these things in school but our outside life can be more stressful or more complicated than what we do at home. iNACOL was interesting but I feel we may not be seeing that in order for our students to succeed we need to as well. How can we expect them to be successful and reach their full potential if we don't reach our own.ReplyDeleteLuzSeptember 14, 2016 at 10:48 PMI was not aware of the national and state standards for K-12 online instruction existed and found the iNACOL website very informative, but I also agree with some of the comments already made that it is also very overwhelming. Since online instruction and/or blended learning seem to be picking up speed, it may be beneficial for higher ed institutions to incorporate this into the undergraduate elementary education curriculum. It could help recent graduates hit the ground running in terms of developing blended learning for the K-12 students. ReplyDeleteJen BraytonSeptember 15, 2016 at 9:39 PM1.1 After reviewing the characteristics of successful online learners, do you maintain all, none, or some of the traits?I believe I maintain many of the characteristics described in this article. First off, I 100% agree that you must be open about personal details. It is challenging to connect with someone when you are writing back and forth or talking via webcam. Letting the other party[parties] know a little about yourself can open the door and help create more meaningful conversations. With regards to flexibility, there was one thing that stood out to me "The issue online is that humorous comments may be misinterpreted due to the absence of visual cues." I completely agree! I have certainly noticed that some people have a tone that can be interpreted as rude, uninterested, boring, etc., however, this is more often the case when writing. I understand that they do intend to be this way, but it can be hard to interpret some language (the same issue arises on a daily basis with text messaging). To avoid this issue, the article suggested using punctuation or symbols to convey emotion. I strongly agree and will try to be better about this issue myself. :)!Beyond something like access issues, which traits are harder to overcome than others?I find that one of the most challenging aspects of online learning is time (assignments, due dates, etc.). I am very busy with my job and I take great pride in what I do. Becuase I am not going to class (face to face) it seems easier for me to get behind on assignments. Sometimes I spend WAY to much time on one task and it puts me behind with everything else. As I learned in one of my other classes this semester, I am an "easterner". This implies that I speculate and look at this big picture before completing the task. I thought this was a good explanation as to why it takes me so long to do everything. This semester I am taking three masters courses, therefore, it is imperative that I work on balancing my time. However, this was the worst week to try that.. going back to work (teaching) and beginning my own classes was a bit much. Now that I have completed many work related tasks I can focus on my own classes. ReplyDeleteChristine BoettgerSeptember 15, 2016 at 9:47 PMI was pleasantly blown away by the Ted Talk discussion by Ramsey Mussallam, the Chemistry teacher who talked about his 3 rules of teaching Cultivate curiosity, embrace the mess and practice reflection and revise. If I had more teachers with that outlook when I was a child, I would have probably gone into the Science field. As I was, I was scared to death and did not have very enthusiastic teachers. ReplyDeleteRepliesPaul RicciSeptember 17, 2016 at 8:25 PMHi Chris,I did not view that particular Ted Talk by Ramsey Mussallam until you mentioned it. So glad I check out the video after your comment! You are so right that enthusiastic teachers can make all the difference in a student's life!DeleteChristine BoettgerSeptember 18, 2016 at 12:22 PMYou know, sometimes I wish we could come into the world old, knowing what we know now and work our way back to infancy. Learning now that I am older is so much nicer then when I was young. I feel that I am more willing to take chances.DeleteReplyChristine BoettgerSeptember 15, 2016 at 9:57 PMIn reviewing the Standards of online teaching I feel that it might be difficult for The online teacher to be able to create a relationship of trust as if you are not in a face to face setting, it is hard for students to get a feel for one another and get to know your instructor. Verbal and non-verbal communication is really hard if you are in a virtual setting. ReplyDeletePaul RicciSeptember 17, 2016 at 8:54 PMI watched the TED Talk by Pearl Arredondo. Pearl Arredondo went from gangland daughter to star teacher. Her father was a gang leader, and she had a tough childhood where she remembered seeing her father on the floor overdosing. How is a student to concentrate on studying when something like that is going on? Many of her teachers at her local junior high were not up to the task, and there was a high turnover rate. Her mother sent her an hour and a half away to a better junior high, and eventually she graduated high school and went to Pepperdine University. She has returned to her area to teach, and she decided that she was going to help kids like her to move forward. She created a safe haven for her students by creating a new school that would have more freedom to hire effective teachers and have more control over the curriculum and budget. Pearl faced a lot of opposition, and even though teachers were against it because of the one year contracts, she succeeded in making a school that is relevant to what the students are doing. The end result is that the students know that the teachers care, and students and community are proud to be part of the school. I really connected with her story because she personifies what we have been learning about adult learners – they have a life outside of school and we must have empathy for the challenges that they face. When given the opportunity, through creative ways of teaching- such as using technology - we can motivate learners to work toward their goals and be successful.ReplyDeleteRepliesLeslie BakerSeptember 19, 2016 at 7:30 AMWhat an inspirational role model she is! We find in our program that having former students return and talk about their testing experiences and post-test successes (getting accepted to training programs/college or finding jobs with decent wages) is priceless for our current students. As the advisor to the program, I learned really quickly not to judg student behaviors or seeming lack of engagement. There is always a story behind it. Much like the student Pearl cited who had been stabbed, we cannot assume that our academic world is the top priority. Wouldn't it be cool to hear from some of her students?DeleteReplyJason StockfordSeptember 18, 2016 at 3:58 PM1-2:I watched several of the TED talks and took something away from all of them. I especially enjoyed the talk given by chemistry teacher, Ramsey Musallam. What caught my attention was his philosophy on the chaos of learning and how it should be embraced. Indeed, we all expect some organized chaos in our classrooms, but we, more often than not, try to have every moment of every day planned down to the last second. This can be particularly true in online or blended learning environments as we seed a lot of our control back to the student. However, as Ramsey pointed out, it is in the chaos that we sometimes encounter though provoking and useful questions which, in our response, give us the ability to enhance the learning experience.Another talk which I enjoyed was the one by Geoffrey Canada. I felt that he really nailed it when it came to addressing the problems we face in education. The lack of willingness to change, may provide comfort to those set in their ways, but it is no help to today’s students. ReplyDeleteRepliesLeslie BakerSeptember 19, 2016 at 8:00 AMHi Jason,It can be hard to balance the pressure to fit in large volumes of content with allowing time for creative exploration and the organized chaos when students are actively involved in learning, isn't it? The teachers who can do so are truly the masters of their craft in my eyes. As I reflect back on my learning experiences, it's the times we veered off the "chalk and talk" path that jump out. Have you found a way to cultivate that chaos in an online environment?LeslieDeleteReplyJason StockfordSeptember 18, 2016 at 4:06 PM1-6: I found the standards for online teaching to be quite comprehensive. As someone who is new to online teaching, I have tried to make my course as easy and intuitive to follow (that is students know what to do and when, without a lot of guesswork). I am hesitant to try too many things at one time for fear of people getting lost in the shuffle. I have found that students are responsive to the class when they can count on scheduled communications from me and quick feedback and answers to questions. I have actually printed a copy of this document and I plan to use it for my own self-assessment purposes.ReplyDeleteStephanie Young-HowieSeptember 18, 2016 at 4:28 PMAfter reviewing the characteristics of successful online learners, do you maintain all, none, or some of the traitI do believe I possess some characteristics of an online learner I have been very challenged in this new learning style. I was very used to learning in a traditional classroom setting. But I am willing to learn new ideas and technology in order to maintain a level of education in today’s society. I believe without online learning life could be very challenging for most adults. Since I have been taking online classes I feel the collaboration level in the classroom has a different connotation than a traditional face-to-face learning experience. Are some characteristics of successful online learners more important than others? Technology in the classroom is most definitely showing characteristics of successful online learners. I don’t feel in this age we lack the amount of online classes offered in colleges or universities. The flexibility colleges have offered adult learners coming back to school is amazing. They have finally taken into consideration the amount of external factors adults face in their everyday lives. With that said having the luxury of taking online courses have proven to be very successful in older adults returning back to school and staying. Also reviewed the TED talk by Pearl Arredondo creating a safe haven for students to learn by creating a school to hiring more effective teachers is amazing! I only wish there were more people who thought about our children's learning as she did.ReplyDeleteAdd commentLoad more...


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Wineweek 155: Gin and Tonic – The Winecurious
Fall is in full speed right now: cold winds, drizzle and pitch black evenings. However, if you are lucky, you have the type of weather we had today: crisp and sunny and on the better side of +/- 10 degrees. These are the kind of days that makes me happy about having four seasons in a year. Fall can be great at its best. And its a perfect time for some game, light red wine and spiced gin&tonics.
When it comes to cocktails, gin is my choice of spirit. Almost always. Too often. I just keep coming back to it even if I stray to rum sometimes. This is why M got me a bottle of Stockhoms Bränneri gin for my birthday. Taking inspiration from a Finnish Gin-maker, Kyrö Distillery, I mixed the gin with some premium tonic, rosemary and berries (blueberries this time). The herbs and berries give a soft flavor, leaving the spirit to play the leading role. And when gin is good its really good. I could have also used lingonberries, gooseberries or even mint and cucumber. A GT can be spiced with almost anything. This Stockholms Bränneri gin made an excellent fall-themed pre-dinner drink. And the best thing with a GT is that it is dead-easy to make.
Another fun thing I would like to share with you is a..what should I call it..a fun phenomena that you can find in the center of Stockholm: mini garden villages or allotment gardens as defined by Wikipedia. Both in Helsinki and Stockholm there are these small plots with cute cottages and gardens that are taken care of by the people who either rent or own them. They are kind of mini summer houses, but just in the center of the city. There is one such area quite close to where we live in Södermalm called Tantolunden. I like to go walking there with my camera and checking out what people are growing. The gardens can sometimes be quite ambitious. And even though you have the buzzing city around you, it is quite peaceful. I would definitely recommend checking it out if you are nearby.
Nine days and counting for take off to Shanghai. A small break is definitely needed (like I just wasn’t in Barcelona a few weeks ago). Its a tough life *smirk*.
Rowan trees are common in Stockholm
Rowan trees in Södermalm
Allotment gardens at Tantolunden
The gardens at Tantolunden
Posted on October 15, 2017 by soilethecuriousPosted in WineweekTagged Fall, gin, Photograpy, Södermalm, Stockholm, Stockholms Bränneri.
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Jim's Loire: Two fine bottles – 12 YO Oloroso + 2011 Saumur Champigny
Two fine bottles – 12 YO Oloroso + 2011 Saumur Champigny
Williams & Humbert Collection Oloroso 12 YO
The Willliams & Humbert is a fine and complex oloroso – the half bottle sells for £8.99 in Waitrose. If I have a criticism it is that it lacks the austerity in the finish that I enjoy in a good dry Oloroso. However, this is easily outweighed by the pleasure of seeing good and interesting Sherries stocked in supermarkets. The half bottle proved to be an ideal size providing an apéro for three people.
2011 Saumur-Champigny, La Folie, Château Yvonne
Due to a near catastrophic failure in the provision's department this is the first Loire red we have enjoyed in 2017. Anyway the 2011 La Folie from Château Yvonne is a decidedly good start, having the softness and ready to drink character of the 2011s allied to a good concentration of black fruits. The 2011 highlights the fine work that Matthieu Vallée is doing at Yvonne.
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Garmin nuvi 52 UK 5" Sat Nav with UK and Ireland Maps An Essential Sat Nav For Simple And Safe Navigation With its bright 5-inch display and spoken turn-by-turn directions, nüvi 52 is an easy-to-use, dedicated sat nav that helps you get to your destination easily. It comes with speed camera alerts as well as Lane Assist and Junction View for simple and safe navigation so you don’t get lost. Detailed Maps nüvi 52 arrives loaded with detailed maps of the UK and Ireland and thousands of Points of Interest (POIs) such as restaurants, businesses and shops. To find an address or POI simply search for it on your nüvi and press ‘Go’ to be directed there with turn-by-turn instructions and spoken street names for extra clarity. You also have the ability to add custom POIs so you can find your favourite locations easily again and again. Clear guidance at junctions Diving Guidance You See and Hear Avoid confusion at tricky exits and junctions. Lane Assist guides you into the correct lane for approaching turns and exits, and Junction View displays an onscreen image of the upcoming junction so you know what to expect before you reach the junction. The split screen mode shows your position on the map alongside a realistic depiction of your upcoming manoeuvre. Information at a Glance nüvi 52 displays speed limit, current speed and accurate time of arrival. With a quick glance, you can read the name of your current street. With safety camera alerts Keep an Eye on the Latest Speed and Safety Cameras with Safety Camera Alerts nüvi 52 contains Garmin’s Cyclops Safety Camera system, for real-time, direction-relevant and accurate alerts. The full safety camera database is already pre-loaded on your sat nav. However, you can get regular or one-off updates to ensure you’ve always got the latest camera locations, so you can drive safety and legally. Where Am I? The Where am I? Emergency locator is a safety feature that can be very helpful if you break down or need a local service urgently. Simply tap the car icon on the map screen to get your exact coordinates, address and junction, contact details for vehicle recovery services and directions to your nearest hospitals, police and petrol stations. This can also be used to save your current location so you can find your way back there again easily in the future. One-stop Device Management Use Gamin Express online to keep your nüvi up-to-date. Garmin Express makes it easy to update maps and software, transfer favourites to and from devices, and install free custom vehicles and voices. Compare Garmin Sat Navs Garmin Nuvi 42LM 4.3" Sat Nav with UK and Ireland Maps and Free Lifetime Map Updates Garmin nuvi 52 5" Sat Nav with UK and Ireland Maps Garmin nuvi 52 5" Sat Nav with UK and Western Europe Maps Garmin nuvi 52 LM 5" Sat Nav With UK and Ireland Maps and Free Lifetime Map Updates Garmin nuvi 52LM 5" Sat Nav with UK and Western Europe Maps and Free Lifetime Map Updates Garmin nuvi 52LM 5" Sat Nav with UK and Western Europe Maps and Free Lifetime Map Updates Screen Size 4.3" 5" 5" 5" 5" 6" Map Coverage UK/ROI UK/ROI UK/ROI and Western Europe UK/ROI UK/ROI and Western Europe UK/ROI Free Lifetime Map Updates Yes Yes Yes Yes Lane Assist Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Junction View Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Up Ahead Points of Interest Yes Dual Orientation Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual Product Description
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpfulFor a budget Sat Nav it does the job pretty well
#1 REVIEWER#1 HALL OF FAME on 8 Sep 2014Style Name: UK and Ireland Maps
This is mostly a cosmetic update to the Nuvi 50 model the features are very much the same as the older model, screen and features are the same just a nicer case; some of the higher end features are missing so don't expect all the bells and whistles of more expensive models, but it's certainly decent value for money and a good choice for new users or folks looking for a simple easy to use device.Read more ›
6 of 6 people found the following review helpfulNice unit and software - no USB lead
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30 of 32 people found the following review helpfulGood but not exceptional
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Comments are based on using a Nuvi 52 extensively for three weeks last month (came with rental car) and using the test unit itself.This is an entry level model that doesn't look too bad, certainly wouldn't have anyone believing that this is a no frills version.The Nuvi 52 for instance gives you a 5 inch screen, larger than many of the cheapest sat navs on the market. Screen visibility is quite good from all angles although you will need to max out the brightness in strong sunshine. The basic colour choice is best described as garish but you certainly will be able to distinguish between different road types etc!Setup is easy, took a while to first acquire satellites but after that it was quick to fix location on start up. It comes with a windscreen sucker mount that is not the easiest to remove from the unit but this is a basic unit . I would say that the TomTom mounts for comparable devices are however easier to use.Annoyingly , Garmin only gives a power lead permanently wired to a 12v cigarette lighter adaptor. If you want to charge it from the mains or connect to your PC/Mac, you have to source the relevant USB cable yourself. It doesn't use the micro connector either, unlike the majority of devices, but we found we had a portable hard drive lead that did the trick. Oh and an Apple iPhone power adaptor seemed to work happily with the aforesaid lead and the Nuvi 52. Suggestion to Garmin.... supplying a standard USB cable would probably save money and would really give users much more flexibility. Like your major competitors do!The briefest of instructions come with the unit and you have to download a manual should you want it.Read more ›
Good value for money.Bought for use in Italy - worked fine
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Excellent value for money. Good clear audio, and voice does not keep on and on repeating itself for every instruction like my last satnav did.
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pleased with the sat nav very easy to use.
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GREAT PRODUCT - MUCH MORE VERSATILE THAN THE TON TOM. RECOMMENDED.
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Confident in the directions given
Very easy to use and good directions, I am confident I will get to where I need to be without a mystery tour.
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A good product. Easy to set up and use.
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so I can honestly say the service was good and the product is perfect...
My Sat Nav requirements are very straightforward and the Garmin nuvi 52 meets those requirements exactly.
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Garmin nuvi 52 LM 5" Sat Nav with UK and Ireland Maps and Free...
This Sat Nav is brilliant, I have a free app called NAV Free on my iPhone which is functional but not that good especially for here in the Channel Islands whereas with this one I...
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but it was a great buy.
Did its job well, rerouted me when roadworks closed roadf, still getting used to it, but it was a great buy..
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I have returned this item twice in two weeks. it is not a satnav, it directs incorrectly and incoherently. Not fit for purpose.Back to a tomtom for me
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NWO Prophet – Albert Pike – Michael Ruark
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Michael Ruark December 27, 2015 Israel, Middle East, Mystery Religion, NWO, Palestine, Peace, Religion, The Truth, USA
Very few outsiders know about the intimate plans of Albert Pike and the architects of the New World Order. In the 19th Century Albert Pike established a framework for bringing about the One World Order. Based on a vision revealed to him, Albert Pike wrote a blueprint of events that would play themselves out in the 20th century, with even more of these events yet to come.
It is this blueprint which we believe unseen leaders are following today, knowingly or not, to engineer the planned Third and Final World War.
Pike was said to be a genius, able to read and write in 16 different languages, although I cannot find a record anywhere of what those languages were. In addition, he is widely accused of plagiarism, so take with a pinch of salt. At various stages of his life we was a poet, philosopher, frontiersman, soldier, humanitarian and philanthropist. A 33rd degree Mason, he was one of the founding fathers, and head of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, being the Grand Commander of North American Freemasonry from 1859 and retained that position until his death in 1891.
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Albert Pike made his mark before the war in Arkansas as a lawyer and writer, but as a Confederate Brigadier General, he was, according to the Arkansas Democrat of July 31, 1978, a complete “WASH-OUT,” not a hero. Yet, Gen. Albert Pike is the only Confederate general with a statue on federal property in Washington, DC. He was honoured, not as a commander or even as a lawyer, but as Southern regional leader of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry. The statue stands on a pedestal near the foot of Capitol Hill, between the Department of Labor building and the Municipal Building, between 3rd and 4th Streets, on D Street, NW. More background on the colorful history of the statue can be found at the Masonic Info website. During the 1992 presidential campaign, Lyndon H. LaRouche and his vice presidential running mate, the Reverend James Bevel, launched a mobilization to remove the statue of General Albert Pike from Washington, D.C.’s Judiciary Square. On February 1, the campaign drew an angry attack from freemasonic leader C. Fred Kleinknecht, who attempted to defend both Pike and the Ku Klux Klan from LaRouche and Bevel’s attack.
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