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Oh, bravo, Nieriel! What a delightful story! And very intriguing. Aside from the obvious funny parts, all the little details - the locked box, the cloak, "his best scout", made this a lot of fun to read. Look forward to seeing more :)
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Tracking Iran's nuclear money trail to Turkey. U.N. correspondent Lou Charbonneau -- who used to cover the IAEA for Reuters -- followed the money to Turkey where an Iranian bank under U.S. and EU sanctions is operating freely. Nice to see the New York Times follow up on this today, and the Washington Post also quizzed Turkey's president about it.
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My Husband Has Left for Afghanistan
Tammy Munson: SGT Daddy, my husband, who is a U.S. Army Sergeant with the 4th Infantry Division, is currently serving in his first deployment in Afghanistan. We've prepared as best as we can, but without having experienced this before, we're not sure what to expect for our family.
Well, it's official ... SGT Daddy left this week for Afghanistan. The day he left was a very rough day!
We got up early so he and I could hang out, and then he made breakfast for us. As time got closer to when we had to leave, I could just feel the anxiety building. It was not a good feeling. It was just weird knowing that this was the last morning that our family was going to be spending together for awhile.
When we got to the Company, he soon found out that some paperwork was not done by his XO (executive officer, 2nd in command), and he had to go take care of that. It took him 40 minutes to do that, time he could have otherwise spent with us. I was a little ticked off about that because this was something that should have been done weeks ago.
We finally got back together, and then, 10 minutes later, CPT H announced that we had 5 minutes. My oldest daughter, Kiersten, was crying. I was crying. It was bad.
We walked out together to the SUV to leave and SGT Daddy said goodbye to the girls. I was OK during that ... until I saw the tears in his eyes. As he and I were saying our "see you laters," I saw Becca's head poking out from the back of the SUV and she was laughing at me! YES -- my own daughter was laughing at me because I was crying. It certainly lightened the already tense mood.
The girls and I did a lot better than expected yesterday. I had to make a few minor attitude adjustments for them last night, but it wasn't too bad.
I surprised myself in a lot of ways yesterday and I'm pretty proud of that. It reminded me of the lessons I learned about myself during SGT Daddy's basic training days. I know we can survive this deployment!
So to SGT Daddy and the entire 4th Brigade -- Good luck, kick some terrorist butt, and stay safe!!! I won't say goodbye ... just see you later!
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Very moving. I can't imagine what you and your family are going through. All I can do is thank your husband and YOU for all the sacrifices you are making for our country. I pray that your husband returns home safely to you. Hang in there, be strong, and thank you for your service!
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Tri-campus Steering Committee Notes
Two handouts were distributed: Kim Johnson-Bogart's presentation of external forces affecting the development of the newer campuses and Robert Corbett's summary of university systems. A history and timeline of Tacoma's development had been distributed by email earlier. Ross Heath said a history of the relationship between Bothell and Tacoma and Seattle should be created.
Corbett was asked to gather information on how the UC admits and graduates students, since it wasn't clear if these processes were done by each campus or the university as a whole. The same information was also requested for Arizona State, LSU, Connecticut and Florida. Jack Meszaros asked the group what questions did the committee want to ask universities as they tried to "drill down" into how they worked.
Heath indicated that the main work of the meeting was to further define attributes of particular systems to focus further research. Sue Hegyvary asked what the document itself would look like. Meszaros asked the committee to consider how the tri-campus relationship makes the UW, as a whole, stronger.
Questions arose regarding the UW mission statement and whether or not there is one uniform statement for the entire UW. Do Bothell and Tacoma simply duplicate the mission of Seattle or does each campus develop their own programs? It was noted that these need not exclude one another.
It was noted the importance for the committee to articulate their assumptions, so as to get agreement with the Regents. This would create a "backdrop" for the work of the committee.
Fred Campbell said that, for the HECB and the state, our mission is to produce (more) bachelor degrees and specific types of degrees. The problem of the growing need for undergraduate degrees is the "elephant in the room," (especially with a legislature not willing in general to spend extra money on new enrollments, let alone funding current ones at the rate of peers.)
Hegvary outlined a structure for the report to the Regents. 1) The UW in relation to the state. 2) UW mission. 3) Considering mission, what is the best organization. 4) What values, what is optimized by particular options.
In response to Meszaros' question about how the three-campus system makes the UW stronger, the committee took time to define benefits individually, and later challenges. From this activity came lists of benefits and challenges. (These lists are available separate from the meeting summary.)
A key part of defining the university's mission is the state's two goals: 1) degree production; and 2) economic development.
It was noted that Bothell and Tacoma were always assumed to be laboratories for new approaches to higher education, either for themselves or for the benefit of the entire university. It was also noted that they have a different research paradigm that is grounded in the community and is applied.
Thus, Bothell and Tacoma perform the UW mission (research, teaching, service) but with different targets. The questions to ask about a new structure is what other systems do this; and which systems optimize this. The caveat is that this should be for the near term.
The committee noted that the mission statement should not necessarily organize the document, but it would need to speak to goals of serving the region, state, globally-be prepared to adapt.
Heath spoke of the NSF philosophy that since the future cannot be predicted ten years out, many efforts have to be supported. Meszaros noted that flexibility is in conflict with efficiency.
The communication process was discussed. It was decided that discussions with campuses should be mixed so it's not Seattle talking to Tacoma and vice-versa. It was decided that talking to legislators should be left up to Randy Hodgins, the new Director of State Relations. The committee decided that it should also talk to HECB and the governor's staff. Student input should be coordinated on a campus by campus basis. Meszaros said she would coordinate for Bothell, but the individual campuses student governments probably could help.
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From the author of the bestselling and award-winning Matterhorn comes a brilliant nonfiction book about war and the psychological and spiritual toll it takes on those who fight.
"I wrote this book primarily to come to terms with my own experience of combat. So far—reading, writing, thinking—that has taken over thirty years."
In 1969, at the age of twenty-three, Karl Marlantes was dropped into the highland jungle of Vietnam, an inexperienced lieutenant in command of a platoon of forty marines who would live or die by his decisions. Marlantes survived, but like many of his brothers in arms, he has spent the last forty years dealing with his war experience. In his first work of nonfiction, Marlantes takes a deeply personal and candid look at what it is like to experience the ordeal of combat, critically examining how we might better prepare our soldiers for war.
Just as Matterhorn is already acclaimed a classic of war literature, What It Is Like to Go to War is set to become required reading for anyone—soldier or civilian—interested in this visceral and all-too-essential part of the human experience.
Karl Marlantes, a cum laude graduate of Yale University and Rhodes Scholar at Oxford University, was a marine in Vietnam, where he was awarded the Navy Cross, the Bronze Star, two Navy Commendation Medals for valor, two Purple Hearts, and ten Air Medals. He has lived and traveled all over the world and now writes full time. He and his wife, Anne, have five children and live on a small lake in Washington.
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"A staggeringly beautiful book on combat…[Marlantes] is a natural storyteller and a deeply profound thinker." (Sebastian Junger, New York Times bestselling author)
"Destined to become a Classic"
Karl Marlantes [Matterhorn: A Novel of the Viet Nam War] returns with What It is Like to Go to War. His new book is a nonfiction, philosophical, historical, memoir and reflection on his days as a Marine in Viet Nam. Frankly, I have never read anything quite like this book and suggest that anyone who is concerned for the country or has a friend, son, daughter, brother, sister, or lover who has experienced battle (virtually or otherwise) will find it very helpful. This book is beautiful, gut wrenching, and deeply moving. Marlantes has done us all a great service and has shown great courage in revealing his personal story. He has rewarded us many times over for his thoughtful analysis and reflection on war and what it means to the human spirit. The sections on how to welcome the veteran home and to help one with post traumatic stress are worthy of group discussion. I hope that this book gains a wide readership immediately. It is, in my view, going to become a classic of the genre. Please make time for this book. Bronson Pinchot's narration is excellent.
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"Been there, done that..."
Yes,it succeeds on an emotional level that you miss in print.
Very thought provoking. The part on "NUMBNESS" is so true and insightful.
The TOTALITY of thought about the oral experience will bring a curious person who has never "BEEN THERE" as close as they will ever come to the experience of being THERE.
Yes- made me face my experience and cried at the epiphany....
Everyone should read it. Especially those people thinking of joining the military.
I think it should be required reading for high school students.
"How to recover your morals after war"
nuggets of insights throughout the book. This book has application to psudo-war situations like business and coaching.
The deep thought and crisp articulation.
clear and emotionally delivered; the author couldn't have read it any better.
I would listen to a passage and then have to spend an hour in thought; extemely impactful.
Every returning soldier should read plus every politician who votes to send troops into harms way. But it should also be read by business executives as it has as much bearing in this less extreme world.
"Well written and thought out"
I listened to Matterhorn and could not wait to get Karl Marlantes "What it is like to go to War. I was amazed at the people he referred to in his book, like John Bly. I have read his works "Iron John" many years ago and enjoyed them. I would read anything Marlantes writes he is a thinker and well versed. Well written thanks Marlantes. I even bought the book. Dick from Delta
"A must read for anyone questioning his/her sanity"
Mr. Marlantes segues quite a bit in this book, and sometimes I had difficulty switching mental gears. I think I might have understood the change in thought if I'd seen a paragraph break or something. Overall, the listening was enjoyable, but I really could not tell the voice belonged to Bronson Pinchot!
A Rumor of War by Phil Caputo. He wrote his book before PTSD became a diagnosis; however, his descriptions of the "blank stare" and the soul-crushing effects of war were right on the mark.
Oh holy cow, yes. PTSD is one of the things that one either associates with crazy vets strung out on drugs and alcohol, unable to keep a job or a home, or a label one hides behind to excuse poor behavior. NOTHING prepared me for Iraq or GTMO. In both deployments I was on a detainee health mission. I wasn't in combat (well, minus rockets fired at us). I didn't experience any of the raw trauma my fellow nurses did in the early years of the war and during the surge. My unit jokingly called what we were traumatized from was the Groundhog Day effect (referencing the Bill Murray movie). However, it was no joke. When I got home, I was lost. I sought help. I answered honestly the millions of questionnaires the Army had us fill out.... over and over and over. Yet, if I wasn't suicidal, which I wasn't, no one cared too much to figure out what was wrong with me. Overloaded behavioral health system, I guess, and I kept getting the, "You're a nurse, you'll seek out help if things get worse, right?" Mr. Marlantes hits the core of the problem of PTSD in that unless one is prepared physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually, the effects of war will suck the life right out of you. It was a year and a half after I redeployed (means to go home for you non-military folk, not go back to theater) that I finally got the help I needed. It didn't take much- therapy, meds, and going to church- but I'm finally at peace with Iraq. As I prepare to head to Afghanistan this spring, I know more, but trust me, I WILL be talking about what I'm feeling and I WILL be attending church. This book is a must read for any person who has been to the Gulf during OEF or OIF. Even if you think you don't have PTSD and you're just crazy, you might feel differently after reading this book.
"A Wonderful Perspective Into a Philospher Warrior"
Mr Marlantes provides a rare glimpse into the mind of a Rhodes scholar who has experienced the extremes of war, and whose intellect allows him to share a deeper understanding of humanity and war. I cannot do his vision justice in this brief review, and recommend you give it a listen.
Bronson's performance matches that of the Matterhorn, with its collection of entertaining voices, but here his voice talent shines in the many quotes from ancient foreign books and myths.
Previous reviews noted a wish for more gripping war stories per Mattehorn, but I was pleasantly surprised at the way he explained Matterhorn events as real life horrors for him - which made the book even more meaningful for me.
"More than I'd imagined"
The author and I inhabit the same age cohort. His descriptions of the moral domain of combat, and the context in which the war in Viet Nam was fought, but particularly what it was like to come home, broke my heart. It is so important that others read this account so that we can begin, collectively, to understand the terrible forces unleashed in those of us who find ourselves pursuing this path as young people.
Aside from being a great story teller, Marlantes has taken a depth psychological view of the subjective domain of the Warrior. He writes about the "temple of Mars", in a way that enlivens the commentary on morality that is his central thesis.
I like to think that I was savvy enough to have seen the handwriting on the wall by the end of the summer of 1966, where I'd been closely exposed to the life of a Marine fire team during an exercise at Camp Pendleton. As a 20 year old midshipman, I knew deeply that the grunt who was leading our little patrol, though he was my age, was inhabiting a different universe than mine, but not that different than the guy in Texas who had just wiped out 20+ students firing as a sniper from the Texas Tower. I decided at that point, I wasn't looking to get a Marine commission. Didn't think I needed to be a hero, and realized I'd rather have a steel hull around me than a jungle. Consequently, I have no PTSD. As a result, my coming to terms with Viet Nam has taken a different shape. I became a family therapist and have spent well over thirty years grappling with the struggles that all of us, particularly men, have in reconciling the parts of ourselves that go to war. I am very thankful for this book in a way that is quite personal and yet hope that everyone can find some link to the personal stories about war that haunt American lives.
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Very powerful biographical story of a Vietnam War Marine officer. Should be required reading for all Americans, especially those who make war decisions. Like Sebastian Junger's book "War," this is an unabashed look from the inside of the experience of being in a front line unit.
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"Battle Weary"
This was a good book. It increased my compassion and empathy for our citizen soldiers. Vietnam and our current crop of wars leave scars that are with us forever.
Different approach but similar to "The Things They Carried" as both books write about the scars war leaves on our mind and soul - on our very existance.
I did not have a favorite, but I had compassion for each of them.
Wounds of war
Marlantes went through some painful times. I appreciate his sharing them with us.
"Recommended for everybody"
I do not like wars. They should be obsolete by now. But I know they will be around for some time. So, I need to understand what it is like. This book was amazing. It was educational in so many levels. I am grateful that this author survived the war and the post-war condition/environment to tell us what he went through during and after the war honestly and frankly. Also, the narrator was so natural that I assumed the author was reading this until I checked. I will listen to this again.
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The Program for the Study of Developed Shorelines is using relational tools and geographic information systems (GIS) to build a state-by-state storm surge database, beginning with North and South Carolina. This project will provide one central location for universities, government agencies and non-governmental agencies to access storm surge and high water mark (HWM) data. This database is being built in Microsoft Access and ArcGIS here at WCU, but will ultimately be maintained by NOAA at the National Climatic Data Center.
Balloon Mapping
The Program for the Study of Developed Shorelines is now equipped to do balloon and kite aerial photography using techniques perfected by Jeff Warren's grassrootsmapping.org. PSDS worked with grassrootsmapping.org, GonzoEarth, and the Louisiana Bucket Brigade on imagery associated with the BP oil spill in the spring and summer of 2010. Click here to see images from one of those missions (scroll down to bottom of page).
Reports and Documents
Beach Preservation
The following document, produced in 1985, is still the most significant U.S. document outlining the needs and means for realistic planning for the future of our retreating shores. The document holds that preservation of our beaches for future generations must be the keystone of American Coastal Management. It concludes that in the long run, in a time of rising sea level, retreat or relocation of buildings will be required. A number of practical ways to manage and preserve beaches are presented. This document has found widespread use by American coastal managers.
Beach Stabilization
Traditional methods of stabilization - seawalls, groins and breakwaters - are increasingly being identified as leading to the erosion of fronting and downdrift beaches. For the last thirty years, coastal homeowners and town managers have sought low-cost, effective alternatives. In response, a number of "non-traditional" devices with optimistic sounding names have appeared on the market. The following is a listing and brief description of many alternative devices.
Coastal Hazards
The Western Carolina University Program for the Study of Developed Shorelines is extensively involved with hazard mapping projects along the Atlantic coastline. In addition to being an integral feature of the "Living with the Shore" book series, PSDS coastal hazard maps are also being used for risk assessment and hazard mitigation planning.
NC Coastal Inventory
The Program for the Study of Developed Shorelines (PSDS) at Western Carolina University, as part of the North Carolina Coastal Hazards: Economic Implications of Severe Storms and Sea-Level Rise Project, has identified, inventoried and mapped coastal engineering projects (current activities and existing and historic shoreline stabilization structures) designed to impact sediment transport along 320 miles of North Carolina's coastline.
Strategic Coastal Retreat Study
The Program for the Study of Developed Shorelines recently received a grant funded by the Educational Foundation of America to study strategic coastal retreat. Developed coasts all over the world are threatened by rising seas and erosion. Too often shoreline armoring is chosen as a solution which permanently alters natural coastal processes. Together with economists from Appalachian State University and conservation experts at the Caribbean Conservation Corporation, PSDS will develop a plan for a medium sized town on the coast to move away from the eroding coast as opposed to expensive armoring, which eventually eliminates the beach. This is the first study of its kind. Check back for more updates as this research begins.
National Parks Service Coastal Engineering Inventory
A reconnaissance-level investigation, analysis and inventory of coastal engineering projects in ten coastal national parks was completed by the Program for the Study of Developed Shorelines (PSDS) at Western Carolina University (WCU) with funding provided by the National Park Service (NPS) Recreation Fee Program.
Elwha Dam Removal Project
Dr. Rob Young, Director of Program for the Study of Developed Shorelines, received a $1.5 M grant from the National Science Foundation in 2007 to bring youth and science together in studying the effects of the dam removal. The grant couples middle school students from the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe with educators from the Olympic Park Institute . The project also links science with cultural components of the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe who had historically used the Elwha River basin for fishing salmon.
Heath Balds of the Southern Appalachians
Heath balds are mountain tops devoid of trees and vegetated by ericaceous shrubs such as Rhododendron, Azalea, and Mountain Laurel. Why these mountains are not covered in trees is still a mystery despite efforts to discover their origin. Dr. Young has received grants in the past to study heath balds and is still investigating their origins.
Non-profit support
In addition to the focused research efforts noted here, PSDS also provides technical advice to a variety of non-profit organizations on topics such as proposed coastal engineering projects and associated impacts. PSDS has prepared reports and recommendations for The Nature Conservancy, Surfriders, and others.


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hahaha your poor cousin! so yesterday that girl was all over Clay and he like wouldn't pay attention to me so I was thinking "I'm gonna make him jealous" and left his lunch table and started to talking to my ex (we're friends but Clay HAYES him) and all day Clay like wouldn't let me out of his sight. he walked me to every single one of my classes and made me go over his house and then he started getting all mad at the guy and not at me. and today he wouldn't even look at that girl I was sooo happy :)
Hi! I just posted the final part of the final chapter of "A New Life"!!!! Hope you enjoy it, and remeber to return for the epi!
Hey, and I updated Lie, Live & Love too! Here's the link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6147667/8/Lie_Live_and_Love
aww! does giannis get jealous too? clayton does! everytime i talk to a guy he thinks is better looking than himself, he'll work out for hours. i'm like, "dude you've already got a pack don't need to fix what's certainly not broken" lol
things have been pretty bad lately....this girl who i thought was cool is all over Clayton and their on winter track together so i try to avoid it but it's not easy. plus she's in the same grade as him so they have tons of classes together -___- and she's perfect! like i usually don't get jealous but i think the fact that she's blonde automatically makes her prettier than i am
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Over the years we have watched as one company after another that rose to be the current brand of choice and delighted us with their innovations quickly fell from favor shortly after the founder left the business.What is it that has to be learned and learned again about the predictability of the age old life cycle and the entrepreneurial spirit? One ...Read More »
Lifelong Learning and the CEO
There is a perpetual controversy about the value of the MBA degree. Books are published weekly about one form of new management philosophy or another. Well known and respected CEOs and a variety of consulting guru's selectively endorse almost every new book that is published. Leadership forums and annual conferences featuring business leaders and academic experts from leading schools of business ...Read More »
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Brands exist in the mind and our minds are full of familiar images that we instantaneously recall when prompted by sights, sounds, smells and other stimuli. How do these imprints get etched in customer's mental product grids? And, what is the role of the CEO in this process of creating and maintaining these brand images or positions in the mind? Marketing authors ...Read More »
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One of the greatest challenges for any CEO is to get his entire organization to "walk the talk" in order to make every customer experience enjoyable as well as satisfying. It's true that many firms have mission statements that incorporate their credos about customer satisfaction. Some even post these throughout all their locations as well as on their web sites. But, as ...Read More »
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We fondly recall our time as students and a few professors that made a lasting impression on us. We are also proud alums and may even have our school decal on our cars. But, we do not often think of this wonderful resource right in our backyards and the Academic CEO's who are creating a new educational model for lifelong learning ...Read More »
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Most customers don't really know what they want next, but one thing is for sure – they have a list of problems that they are looking for a solution for. These problems represent opportunities for new product development for the savvy CEO and most of the time the solution is quite simple. How simple was the "Swiffer"? Who wants to mess around ...Read More »
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Many CEOs that I have talked to have told me that one of their biggest problems is getting their team to understand and implement their vision for the future of their business. If you are experiencing this same problem you need a catalyst to help you clarify your vision for your team. The natural question is "who are these change agents"? They ...Read More »
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Whatever Happened to the Reformation?
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Singing and Making Music
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The Westminster Confession of Faith and Catechisms
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Kevin McNew is President of Grain Hedge and Geograin. McNew was raised on a farm in central Oklahoma and received his bachelor's degree from Oklahoma State University, and master's and Ph.D. degrees in Economics from North Carolina State University. For over a decade, he was a Professor of Economics at the University of Maryland and Montana State University, focusing on commodity markets. He has received numerous academic awards for his research and outreach work, and was (and still is) widely regarded for boiling down complex economic issues into easy-to-understand concepts for applied life.
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[SI0005] - Education and Society
Module Code: SI0005
Module Leader: Martin Jephcote
Year: 1
Semester: Both
Number of Credits: 20
Teaching Method: Lectures and seminars
Assessment: Coursework (Essays) 2500 words (40%) - Autumn Semester; Written examination 2 hours (60%) - Spring Semester
Degree Schemes: Education; Social Science; Sociology
Module Aims
This module will introduce you to the role of education in modern societies, with particular reference to England and Wales. You will consider the structure and organisation of education in schools, colleges of further education and universities and be presented with a selection and summary of key policy changes and their impacts. The emphasis will be on developing your own understanding and critical analysis of the relationship between education and society and in this way, the module will provide a foundation for further studies in Year Two and Three. Thus, the overall aimof the module is to provide a foundation to engage in intellectually rigorous analysis of educational processes, systems and approaches, and their cultural, societal, political, historical and economic contexts.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Comprehension
- Describe in outline the structure and principal changes in education in Britain since the early 19th Century.
- Demonstrate an awareness of the impact of major education policies on educational provision.
- Show a good working knowledge of the societal and organisational structures and purposes of educational systems and their implications for people's engagement with mainstream culture, and participation in society and political processes.
- Understand the problematic nature of educational theory, policy and practice.
Skills (Application and Analysis)
- Analyse and apply a critical perspective to relationships between educational provision and wider social structures.
- Question the aims and values of education and its relationship to society.
- Appreciate the competing claims made on education and indicate the outcomes to which they give rise.
- Through use of examples of the implementation of policies in practice, question and reflect on the reasons for educational reform and justify a personal position by reference to the research literature.
Understanding (Synthesis and Evaluation)
- Show a basic understanding of the reasons for major educational reform (with special reference to the UK), and reflect on ones' own development as a learner.
- Develop and demonstrate a critique of current policies and practice and challenge assumptions.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the relationships between educational contexts and the wider social structures in which they are situated.
- Show an understanding of the changing impacts of educational systems on communities and society.
Transferable Skills
The module will contribute to the development of the following transferable skills: Your ability to construct and sustain a reasoned argument about educational issues in a clear, lucid and coherent manner; promote a range of qualities including intellectual independence and critical engagement with evidence. For example, formative and summative assessments will help you to develop your written work and seminars will provide an opportunity to engage and develop confidence in oral expression and group work. Module reading and preparation for and engagement in seminars will develop data retrieval and processing; and application and analysis skills.
Synopsis of Module Content
The module will provide you with an historic overview and understanding of the current structure and principal features of education in Wales and England, including schools, further and higher education. Within and across these different contexts, the module will introduce you to:
- the societal and organisational structures and purposes of educational systems, and the values underpinning their organisation, such as equality of opportunity versus equality of outcome;
- potential connections and discontinuities between each of the contexts and the possible implications for learners and the learning process;
- analytical perspectives on education, the state and society, including regulation, accountability and markets;
- the social determinants of educational attainment, such as class, gender end ethnicity;
- the changing governance of education, including choice, diversity and new managerialism;
- the social organisation of knowledge;
- access to educational opportunities, educational engagement and disengagement, and differential outcomes.
Opportunities for Formative Assessment
FORMATIVE assessment is an opportunity to undertake a review and assessment of your learning (knowledge, skills and understanding) and to get some feedback. Unlike SUMMATIVE his does not count towards the final mark for the module.
In the mid-point of the Autumn semester you are required to submit a short 1500 word essay. Time will be given in a seminar to prepare for this. This is an opportunity for you to get some practice at essay writing before you submit your SUMMATIVE coursework assignment in January.
Towards the end of the second semester you will be required to undertake an on-line assessment which will check your recall of information from across the module and this will provide instant FORMATIVE assessment and feedback. There will be an opportunity to discuss this in a seminar.
Arrangements for Feedback on Work
You will be provided with feedback on FORMATIVE assessments. You will each also receive individual written feedback on your SUMMATIVE coursework assignment, which is submitted in January. A lecture in the Spring semester will be devoted to giving more general feedback, that is, to the whole group, on this assessment.
Following marking of the May/June examination scripts, generic feedback including an overall commentary of performance will be posted on Learning Central.
Indicative Reading
* Key texts
Coffey, A. (2001) Education and Social Change Buckingham: Open University Press.
Gewirtz, S. and Cribb, (2009) Understanding Education, Cambridge: Polity Press
*Meighan, R. and Siraj-Blatchford, I. (2003) A Sociology of Educating (Fourth Edition), London: Continuum
Moore, R. (2004) Education and Society, Cambridge: Polity Press
*Trowler, P. (2003) Education Policy: a policy sociology approach (2nd edition) Eastbourne: Gildridge Press


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Of or relating to heraldry.
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I survived the wonderful craziness of the holidays, and my favorite Christmas gift (to myself) turned out to be a super-hot new pair of running shoes that I can't wait to try! Really, there's nothing like a new pair of flashy sneaks or a cute but serious sports bra to get me in the mood for working out.
Hopefully, your holiday swag included all the workout gear on your wish list, and you also can't wait to hit the gym or the road! But if it takes more than a new outfit to get you motivated, here are a few of my top tips to help you kiss the couch goodbye and re-energize your body and soul:
• Buddy up! It can be incredibly hard to roll out of bed early to hit the road for a run, or hit the club on the way home from work when you're feeling stressed and a little hungry. But if you've got a trusted workout partner who you absolutely know is going to be waiting for you at the track or gym, it will be much harder to hit the snooze button or skip your spin class.
• Tap some tunes! You may already know that music makes you feel good during a workout, but the magic can start before you even get your sneakers on. Pre-workout tunes with your favorite motivation-stoking lyrics will help you get in a stronger mood to move. And once you're in motion, music can also help you pump it harder and longer while (ironically!) making your workout feel easier.
• Take a small bite! If the thought of 30 or 40 minutes of exertion is just too exhausting, tell yourself you'll do just 10 for a starter. Once you actually get into your gear and warm up with an easy workout for 10 minutes, chances are your mood and energy will get such a positive kick that you'll decide to do 10 or 20 minutes more. So, if you're just getting back to fitness after holiday feasting (aren't we all!), give yourself a little grace and ease gently back into things.
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Begin YOUR dream today!
We work to understand our customer's hopes and dreams, needs and passions. Then we design and build practical, elegant spaces that enhance their worlds.
Before you call us ~ or any pool design company ~ we encourage you to go outside, relax in your yard, and let your imagination roam free. Make notes for yourself, and discuss them with your family.
If you can dream it, we can build it.
Once you are satisfied with your dreams, it?s time to call.. Atlantis Pools & Spas at 770-833-9347. We will work with you to make them a reality and to show you possibilities you've never dreamed of.
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Believe the other 5 star reviews, they are all true. Bruce and the entire Atlantis team are true artists and experts at what they do. We are completely satisfied with the entire process and are... loving the new pool. Items of particular note: 1. The price quoted is the price you pay (unless you change something). 2. They are on time and on schedule (weather dependent). 3. They will go above and beyond to make sure you are happy. 4. They will guide you through the entire process, even with items outside of their scope (i.e. fence, landscaping, and more) 5. They are true partners with you. From pre-purchase, contract, permitting, and excavation, through to completion and maintenance. You always can get a hold of someone and they are happy to help. We love our pool and Atlantis Pools.VIEW MORE »VIEW LESS »
I love Atlantis Pools. Bruce Todd is the bomb!! Building our pool was one of the best decisions our family has made. Bruce made it enjoyable every step of the way. I can't keep my kids (and dog) out... of the water!! Follow up care has also been outstanding. Questions are handled quickly and professionally. I highly recommend Atlantis Pool and I thoroughly enjoyed working with Kelly, Bruce, Brian and Bernie. We have a beautiful oasis in our backyard!!VIEW MORE »VIEW LESS »
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Believe the other 5 star reviews, they are all true. Bruce and the entire Atlantis team are true artists and experts at what they do. We are completely satisfied with the entire process and are loving the new pool. Items of particular note: 1. The price quoted is the price you pay (unless you change something). 2. They are on time and on schedule (weather dependent). 3. They will go above and beyond to make sure you are happy. 4. They will guide you through the entire process, even with items outside of their scope (i.e. fence, landscaping, and more) 5. They are true partners with you. From pre-purchase, contract, permitting, and excavation, through to completion and maintenance. You always can get a hold of someone and they are happy to help. We love our pool and Atlantis Pools.
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I love Atlantis Pools. Bruce Todd is the bomb!! Building our pool was one of the best decisions our family has made. Bruce made it enjoyable every step of the way. I can't keep my kids (and dog) out of the water!! Follow up care has also been outstanding. Questions are handled quickly and professionally. I highly recommend Atlantis Pool and I thoroughly enjoyed working with Kelly, Bruce, Brian and Bernie. We have a beautiful oasis in our backyard!!
Atlantis Pools and Spas were the absolute best to work with. It is wonderful to work with a company who takes pride in their work and does everything to please the customer. Their quality of work is fantastic. We are so proud of our pool and deck!
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Posted on: 6/18/2013
Upon our corporate relocation to Georgia, we searched for a home with a swimming pool and spa. We have owned homes with pools prior, but have never gone through the process of installing one. When we found our dream home, it did not have a pool, so we started the long process of interviewing pool companies, without the benefit of "word of mouth", from trusted friends. We spoke with several companies, and immediately felt a connection with Bruce. Not because of a great sales pitch, but because his persona was genuine. We immediately got a sense of his pride, passion and the confidence he has for his work; so much so that he arranged for us to meet privately with his customers so we could speak openly about their experiences with Atlantis pools. It was the best decision we have ever made. His team is the most pleasant, respectful, and courteous people we could ever have hoped to have on our property every day, from start to finish. We are so happy with our backyard oasis, that we have an open invitation to prospective customers of Atlantis Pools and Spas, to see our dream come true, and make their selection process a no brainer! Installing a pool was a serious financial commitment; it can only be done once, and as a client, you want it done right. Now that we are in our second summer in Georgia, we now have met people with pools, and there are always comments about problems and things they wish would have been done differently. However, none of them have an Atlantis Pool!
Bruce and his team did a fantastic job. From the first visit to the house for a proposal to the final touch of ensuring everything was just perfect. These guys certainly know what they are doing. Everything was on-time, on-budget and better than expected. Communication throughout the project was outstanding. The crews were hard working, polite and always cleaned up each day before leaving. The thing that impressed me the most was during the proposal, I asked Bruce "How are you a pool builder with so many perfect 5 star ratings?" and his answer was "I can't control every situation, but I can make sure I do what's right for the customer". Well said, great ethic to live by and it shows in his work, references and reviews.
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We talked about having a pool built for over 6 years. In the fall of 2011 we finally decided to go through with it. After interviewing over 5 different pool companies, we decided on Atlantis Pools. Bruce was the most knowledgeable and informative. Bruce worked with me in regards to every detail and the pool turned out SPECTACULAR! My wife and I will sit out at the pool late at night and "pinch ourselves" that we really did it. The only regret is that we should have done it years earlier. My kids are now 15 and 13, and absolutely love it. Our house is where all the friends come to hang out! Do yourself a favor and talk with Bruce. If he can make it happen for you, he will!
We took time out of our schedule to meet with Atlantis to get a pool estimate. We spent over an hour with them, and were told we'd receive the estimate within 7-10 days. Not only did we not receive the estimate in that timeframe - we never received an estimate at all. We even wrote them to inquire the status of the estimate, and were told we'd get it within a couple days. Still no estimate, no apology, no phone call - nothing. Obviously, this company has more business than they can handle and you will not be a priority for them. I advise that you use someone else.
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We have been 100% pleased with our pool, landscaping and the overall service we received from Atlantis pools. We researched several pool companies and took our time making our decision, but in the end, the quality pool offered by Atlantis far exceeded the pricing and service offered by any other pool installers. Our back yard has a very steep slope and we worried about difficulties with the grading, water run-off and just the basic aesthetics of what we wanted to be our own little oasis. Atlantis worked with us to lay out our pool, grading and landscaping, and provided exactly what we had envisioned. They were extremely knowledgeable and informative and explained things to us clearly and concisely, so we knew what to expect. They even assisted with the layout of our pool house and provided several excellent suggestions that had not occurred to us. We've had MANY compliments on the fountains, the layout, the landscaping, and especially on the concrete stamping and the stonework (their stone masons are artists!) They were extremely easy to work with, and we were very pleased with their weekly progress. Even with the recent deluge of rain in our area, there has been no unwanted run-off or flooding, absolutely 0 problems. We have been SO happy with the results of our decisions to go with Atlantis. Awesome choice for our family and our home! They have our highest recommendation!!!!
Atlantis Pools was the obvious choice after meeting with several pool companies! Bruce Todd was without a doubt the most knowledgeable and thorough of anyone we talked to. The quality of what they offered and produced was exceptional. Any questions or issues we had, they were quick to respond. We have thoroughly enjoyed our pool and spa and would highly recommend Atlantis pools to make your backyard into something spectacular!!
We have dreamed about having a pool in our backyard for 18 years. When we decided to start looking for a reputable contractor we were very selective about the companies we asked to bid the project. We met with two other contractors before we met with Bruce. Once we met Bruce our decision was made. He patiently listened and answered all of our questions and concerns. He walked the yard and developed a vision for our pool based on our input and his expertise. He explained the entire process of how the pool would be constructed and what to expect during each phase of the build. Before the actual dig he walked the property once more to ensure the pool was in the absolute ideal location. Bruce has assembled an amazing team of craftsman to build out the pool. The quality of their work is incredible!! His project manager Brian and his assistant John are absolutely fantastic. We highly recommend Atlantis Pools and Spas to anyone that is interested in building a high quality pool.
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Our experience of building our pool with Atlantis Pools and Spas was a dream come true. We knew what we wanted and conveyed our wants and concerns from our first meeting with Bruce. He listened and got back with us with a plan with drawings and prices to give us just what we had asked for. Naturally, we had many questions that were always answered honestly and to the point. We signed a contract and were given a time line that was always right on schedule. All the different phases of construction were completed by workmen professionally who were always willing to explain what was going on and they cleaned up their messes. After an anxious eight weeks of watching all the phases of moving dirt, forming the pool, building a stone wall, and finishing the deck, we were ready to fill it to use. We could not have been happier with our fabulous new backyard pool and spa. We use it everyday and especially love the calming sound of the waterfall. We would highly recommend using Atlantis Pools and Spas because of the ease of doing business with them. Our contact was here everyday checking on the progress which made it the best decision in chosing to build a pool which has turned our backyard into a "Pool Paradise".
Changing your backyard into a dream vacation spot is a huge investment but after choosing Atlantis Pools our worries were over. We interviewed many pool builders and received many different quotes. The only builder who made you feel like a person and not a paycheck coming into their pockets were Atlantis Pools. Bruce took the time to get to know what we were interested in as well as our cost limit. Even the timeline set in the beginning was true to Bruce�s word. The best part of all is that we have NO regrets with choosing Atlantis Pools or the great landscaper Bruce recommended. I look at my backyard and ask �Why didn�t we do this sooner?�
Have you ever heard the expression, I wish I had listened to my gut? Well, I didn't and now I'm paying for it dearly. Bruce is truly the best in town, without a question and I regret that I went with the different pool builder to save a few bucks. Since I put my pool in 2 years ago I've had nothing but problems with my deck cracking and mastic. In the end, I will end up spending more money for my pool than what Bruce originally quoted. He is a sincere guy who wants to deliver a good quality product. All I can say is that I wish I had trusted my gut. Don't make the same mistake, you will not regret using Atlantis. Sure, get quotes from other pool builders but you can rest assured that the best product and service will come from Bruce and his team! Trust this from a customer who regrets her decision by not selecting Atlantis but at least Bruce can help me make it right now! :)
Brian and his team did a resurfacing of our pool and deck around the pool. They were a pleasure to work with from start to finish. They found and rectified some strange plumbing issues as well that had been causing problems from the initial install of the pool that others had never been able to identify and fix. Every reference, and they supplied hundreds, were positive and told the same story I'm telling now. Need pool work, give them a shout.
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We are extremly pleased with our pool from Atlantis Pools and Spas. They did what they said they would do, completing the work on time and without hitting us up with any hidden costs. Atlantis communicated to us through the entire process. We had no issues or hiccups during the process. We are extremly happy with our pool and would highly recommend Atlantis Pools and Spas!


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MADISON, WI (WTAQ) - A state Assembly Republican is not giving up his effort to end Election Day voter registration in Wisconsin – even though the governor said the move is too expensive.
Oconomowoc Representative Joel Kleefisch and Senate Republican Alberta Darling have been working on a bill to eliminate the 36-year-old same-day registrations.
Kleefisch says his staff is looking into the various components of the current law. He says he still believes that eliminating the system is a good idea but quote, "We will strongly consider the governor's viewpoint."
The Republican Walker told reporters in Pewaukee this morning that he would not sign a bill with the kind of costs mentioned by the Government Accountability Board.
The elections' agency said it would cost them $5.2 million now, and $2 million every two years after, to comply with federal election rules that would kick in if the same-day registration system is scrapped. Because of the same-day system, Wisconsin is exempt from a number of federal voting regulations.