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Littlejohn, A., Hood, N., Milligan, C., & Mustain, P. (2016⁄4). Learning in MOOCs: Motivations and self-regulated learning in MOOCs. The Internet and Higher Education, 29, 40–48.
Nice research investigating SRL in MOOCs. Survey used for measuring SRL of learners; interviews were used to understand learners in greater details.
No use of clicklog data to triangulate these findings could be a future direction.
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) require individual learners to be able to self-regulate their learning, determining when and how they engage. (p. 40)
This study investigates the self-regulated learning (SRL) learners apply in a MOOC, in particular focusing on how learners' motivations for taking a MOOC influence their behaviour and employment of SRL strategies. Following a quantitative investigation of the learning behaviours of 788 MOOC participants, follow-up interviews were conducted with 32 learners. The study compares the narrative descriptions of behaviour between learners with self-reported high and low SRL scores. Substantial differences were detected between the self-described learning behaviours of these two groups in five of the sub-processes examined. Learners' motivations and goals were found to shape how they conceptualised the purpose of the MOOC, which in turn affected their perception of the learning process. (p. 40)
The open nature of MOOCs, which allow anyone to enrol, leads to diversity in motivations and expectations among learners (Kizilcec et al., 2013). (p. 40)
However, there is growing concern that MOOCs have not had as profound or as immediate an impact on education as initially anticipated (Gillani & Eynon, 2014). Research has not adequately addressed the unique nature of learning and learners in MOOCs or examined the new methods of knowledge production and learning that MOOCs can support (Gillani & Eynon, 2014; Milligan, Littlejohn, & Margaryan, 2013). A number of studies have focused on what can easily be measured at scale, such as progression, retention and completion rates (Breslow et al., 2013; Guo & Reinecke, 2014; Kizilcec, Piech, & Schneider, 2013; Liyanagunawardena, Adams, & Williams, 2013). The employment of these measures as proxies of learning does not adequately take into account the unique structure of MOOCs, the new forms of learning opportunities they promote or the diversity of learners participating in MOOCs. More research is required, which focuses on the unique nature of learning and learners in MOOCs and examines the new methods of knowledge production and learning that they can support. (p. 40)
Studies suggest that learners who are better able to self-regulate their learning, in either formal or informal settings, employ more effective learning approaches in online settings (for a review of this research see Bernacki, Aguilar, & Byrnes, 2011). Initial research into the role that self-regulated learning (SRL) plays in supporting learning in MOOCs has identified a range of cognitive, affective and behavioural factors that impact learning in a MOOC (Hood, Littlejohn, & Milligan, 2015). (p. 40)
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check out this Hood 2015 paper (p. 40)
This study explores in detail how learners self-regulate their learning in the 'Introduction to Data Science' MOOC offered by the University of Washington through Coursera MOOC platform. The MOOC attracted 50,000 participants from 197 countries. The study is framed by the research question 'What self-regulated learning strategies do learners apply in a MOOC?' and explores how self-regulated learning (SRL) (p. 40)
strategies vary between learners who score low and high on a measure of SRL. (p. 41)
(Zimmerman, 2000a p. 14). Zimmerman identified three phases of self-regulated learning – forethought, performance and selfreflection – and a number of sub-processes associated with each phase. Self-regulation is not fixed. The ability to self-regulate one's learning is mediated by both personal–psychological factors (cognitive and affective) and contextual–environmental factors (Pintrich, 2000). Self-regulation has been positively associated with academic outcomes in formal, offline learning contexts (Pintrich & de Groot, 1990; Zimmerman & Schunk, 2001) and an increasing number of studies have investigated the role that SRL plays in online learning environments (for a comprehensive overview, see Bernacki et al., 2011). (p. 41)
- Background (p. 41)
Another study, focused on self-regulated learning in a MOOC, identified four SRL sub-processes where differences were noted between people exhibiting high and low self-regulation — goal setting, self-efficacy, learning and task strategies, and help-seeking strategies (Milligan & Littlejohn, in press). Further research on self-regulated learning in a MOOC identified significant differences in self-regulated learning behaviour between learners from different contexts and professional roles (Hood et al., 2015). (p. 41)
The focus in these studies on progression, retention and MOOC completion rates as indicators of learning have enabled an understanding of the whole MOOC cohort but provide little insight into the behaviour and learning of the individual. Furthermore, the use of completion rates as a proxy for learning success is problematic in the MOOC context. (p. 41)
- Methodology (p. 41)
Quantitative data was collected through a survey posted on the course message board. The survey was a slightly modified version of a published, validated instrument designed to measure SRL and SRL sub-processes of adult learners in informal learning contexts (Fontana, Milligan, Littlejohn, & Margaryan, 2015). The survey instrument is available at http://dx.doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.866774. (p. 41)
Investigations of learning in MOOCs must also take into account the non-formal nature of MOOCs, which allows learners to engage in nonlinear learning trajectories that do not follow a pre-established, sequential progression (Guo & Reinecke, 2014). (p. 41)
Participants who completed the survey and identified as data professionals (n = 362) were invited to participate in a semi-structured interview. A semi-structured interview instrument was designed to probe the full range of SRL sub-processes identified by Zimmerman (2000a) with questions developed iteratively over a number of studies (Fontana et al., 2015; Milligan & Littlejohn, in press). The questions were adapted to fit the context of this study and to ensure that they were directly relevant to participants' experience of the MOOC. Relevant questions are included in the results section below, with the whole interview script available at http://dx.doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.1300050. (p. 41)
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check out Guo 2014 as well (p. 41)
Analysis of learner behaviour in four MOOCs determined that certificate earners viewed on average only 78% of learning sequences, completely skipping 22%, and navigation backjumps from assessments to lectures were more common than lecture-to-lecture backjumps (Guo & Reinecke, 2014). (p. 41)
Data were analysed in three successive rounds, with the eight SRL sub-processes operating as the initial coding framework. First, each of the 32 transcripts was coded independently by two researchers. (p. 42)
3.1. Construct definitions (p. 42)
Second, participants were each assigned a rank (1 to 32) corresponding to their overall SRL score, which was calculated by adding the responses for each of the 39 items, with a minimum possible score of 39 and a maximum score of 195. In order to develop a more robust understanding of self-regulated learning behaviour, alongside their overall rank position, participants were also ranked for each of the eight SRL subprocesses reported in Table 1. (p. 42)
Motivation and goal setting refers to learners' motivations and reasons for taking the course as well as the aims for learning and performance outcomes they established at the start of the MOOC. (p. 42)
In the third round of analysis, transcripts were analysed in relation to participants' SRL scores, in order to see whether there were any discernible differences in the interviews of participants with higher and lower SRL scores. (p. 42)
Self-efficacy refers to the extent to which an individual feels confident in their ability to engage with and complete the learning activities offered on the MOOC and their ability to persevere when learning becomes challenging. (p. 42)
Self-satisfaction and evaluation combine two of Zimmerman's SRL sub-processes, from the self-reflection phase. Evaluation refers to an individual's awareness of their learning behaviour and the manner in which they compare their self-observed performance against some standard, such as their prior performance, another person's performance or an absolute standard of performance (Zimmerman, 2002). Self-satisfaction encompasses how satisfied learners are with their performance and progression towards their objectives. (p. 43)
Task strategies encompass the ability of the learner to plan their learning and to identify and employ learning approaches that will enable them to learn. It also incorporates the ability of learners to adjust their strategies and plans throughout their learning journey. (p. 43)
- Findings and discussion (p. 43)
Task interest value refers to learners' perceptions of how valuable the MOOC is to them. (p. 43)
This section presents analysis of data from interviews with participants in the Introduction to Data Science MOOC. (p. 43)
4.1. Motivation and goal setting (p. 43)
In this study, twelve participants with higher SRL scores discussed their motivation in relation to their professional development and how the MOOC would contribute to their professional roles and work context. Their goals were focused primarily around improving their skillset and gaining general content knowledge (p. 43)
Learners who believed that they had a good basic understanding of data science were more confident in their ability to learn and engage in the MOOC. (p. 44)
The specificity of learning objectives and goals highlighted in this quote was a common feature among high self-regulators. (p. 44)
The second factor affecting self-efficacy was whether participants had previously participated in a MOOC (p. 44)
In contrast, low self-regulators tended to discuss their learning in more abstract terms. (p. 44)
Being able to connect their learning experiences in a MOOC either to their existing knowledge or to previous learning experiences appears to increase learners' self-efficacy. (p. 44)
This difference in motivation and goal-orientation between high and low self-regulators is supported by the literature. Zimmerman (2000a) suggests that high self-regulators are more likely to adopt a 'mastery goal orientation', structuring their learning around the development of content knowledge and expertise. Pintrich and de Groot (1990) further suggest that intrinsic motivation is linked to self-regulation. (p. 44)
Five participants who had high overall SRL scores scored in the bottom half of learners for self-efficacy. These participants were not as confident in their existing content knowledge; however, they considered themselves to be effective learners and had confidence in their ability to engage with the course material. (p. 44)
The difference in motivation and goals between the two groups of learners in this study aligns with Pintrich and de Groot's (1990) distinction between learning versus performance goals. While many learners with low SRL scores did mention they were motivated by a love of learning, their goals were focused around traditional measures of performance (i.e. passing assignments, and course completion) whereas high self-regulators were less concerned about outward measures of performance than developing knowledge and expertise that was relevant to their professional needs. (p. 44)
4.2. Self-efficacy (p. 44)
4.3. Task interest value (p. 44)
The majority of participants, both high and low self-regulators, exhibited high self-efficacy scores. (p. 44)
High SRL participants placed greater value on acquiring skills and content knowledge than those with low SRL scores. (p. 44)
progression through the MOOC, instead determining their own trajectory based on their individual needs. They also were more likely to adapt their approach to learning over time in order to best suit their needs. (p. 45)
Learners with high SRL scores were more likely to evaluate their learning in relation their professional roles, where the value of the learning process is inseparable from its application in their workplace context. (p. 45)
Zimmerman (2000a) suggests that higher levels of self-regulation are related both to a wide range of strategies and the ability to rethink the strategies employed throughout the learning process. (p. 45)
In contrast, learners with low SRL scores tended to be more structured and linear in their approach to learning. They were more likely to follow the course in a structured way, scheduling specific times each week to engage with the MOOC and pre-determining the activities and tasks they wanted to complete. (p. 45)
High SRL participants not only evaluated their learning in relation to their current professional context and needs but also were more likely to connect their learning to their future needs (p. 45)
As many of the low SRL learners had the goal of completing all of the assessments and earning the certificate of completion, they not only engaged with more of the material but were also more likely to dedicate greater amounts of time to the MOOC. (p. 45)
In contrast, while five low SRL participants mentioned the importance of real-world applicability, task interest value was more readily associated with performative outcomes by these learners. (p. 45)
Value was measured extrinsically, with the certificate functioning as a signal of their learning. Seven low SRL learners, compared with only one high SRL learner, discussed the importance of the certificate for demonstrating to their employers what they had learned. (p. 45)
This learner employed a structured approach to their learning, establishing the strategies that they will utilise prior to engaging. (p. 45)
These learners approached the MOOC as a more formal learning opportunity, similar to a traditional HE course. In contrast, learners (generally those with higher self-regulated learning scores) who conceptualised the MOOC as a non-formal learning opportunity that supported their professional learning and development were less structured in how they approached the MOOC. (p. 45)
4.4. Task strategies (p. 45)
A wide range of task strategies were identified with little observable pattern between participants overall SRL score and the specific task strategies they employed. (p. 45)
this section about task strategies is the most interesting so far. it challenges some of the most used proxies of MOOC success (e.g., earning a certificate) by distinguishing low vs. high SRL learners within groups (e.g., learners earning certificates) that are otherwise treated as the same. (p. 45)
4.5. Self-satisfaction and evaluation (p. 45)
Both high SRL and low SRL participants used the exercises and assignments in the MOOC as a benchmark to evaluate their performance. (p. 45)
While the specific task strategies being employed were evenly distributed among participants, differences were detected in the overall learning approaches between learners with high and low self-regulated learning scores. (p. 45)
High SRL participants used the activities as an opportunity to monitor their progression. (p. 45)
Highly self-regulated learners tended to be more flexible in their approach to learning. They were less likely to follow a linear (p. 45)
This connection between the forethought phase (motivation and goal setting) and the self-reflection phase (evaluation and self-satisfaction) aligns with Zimmerman's (2008) suggestion that learners who set specific goals were more likely to adopt mastery criteria to self-evaluate rather than normative criteria. (p. 46)
Importantly, however, these types of learners are not attempting to measure their performance against others but rather are using other people to question how they can improve their own approach. (p. 46)
- Conclusions (p. 46)
In contrast, the low SRL participants were more likely to conceptualise the assignments as being summative, functioning as the end point of their learning. (p. 46)
The findings of this study have identified differences in behaviour associated with five SRL sub-processes – motivation and goals setting, self-efficacy, task interest value, task strategies, and self-satisfaction and evaluation – between MOOC participants classified as having high overall SRL scores and those with low overall SRL scores. (p. 46)
Five low SRL participants acknowledged that it was often difficult to perceive and measure their own learning 'Yeah that's a difficult question because I don't perceive my own learning' (Number 396, ranked 17 for SRL, 18 for self-satisfaction and evaluation). (p. 46)
Individuals with high SRL scores engaged with the MOOC primarily as a professional learning opportunity. Their motivation and goals for participation centred around the development of knowledge and expertise that was tied specifically to their workplace context rather than more extrinsic motivations such as passing the assignments and receiving the certificate of completion. This led to their conceptualisation of the MOOC as a non-formal learning opportunity, enabling each learner to independently determine activities and material they would engage with based on their individual needs, rather than the more formal course requirements. By centring their engagement around their specific needs, they adopted more flexible task strategies, which enabled them to readily adapt their approach as and when they needed to. The close connection between their participation in the MOOC and their workplace needs (both present and future) led these learners to score highly for task interest value, as they could apply their learning directly to their professional roles and workplace tasks. This focus on expertise development for their professional roles rather than formal achievement translated into higher overall satisfaction. (p. 46)
Self-satisfaction was strongly connected to learners' initial expectations and goals for the MOOC. Those participants (six low SRL and two high SRL) who wanted to complete all the assignments and receive a certificate of completion and approached the MOOC as a formal learning opportunity tended to be less satisfied with their learning. (p. 46)
Among the high SRL participants, there was a consistent pattern of being highly satisfied with their participation and learning. These learners were more motivated by a desire to enhance their expertise than to achieve certification. (p. 46)
Because they were not conceptualising the MOOC as a traditional HE course, with a linear progression towards pre-established performative goals (assessments and completion), these learners had to determine independently with what content and how often they would engage. These participants evaluated their learning in relation to how well it related to their professional roles and continually adjusted their engagement in order to ensure that they were gaining maximum learning outcomes (as determined by themselves, rather than in relation to formal assessments or external markers). (p. 46)
The binary division between completers and non-completers is not an adequate measure of quality or of learning in MOOCs. It fails to take into account the varied goals of learners or the ability of individual learners to determine personal markers of success. (p. 47)
In contrast, those learners with low overall SRL scores tended to be more concerned with gaining a certificate of completion and consequently were more focused on completing all of the activities and assessments. While also engaging in the course to support their professional development, these learners were more likely to be driven by extrinsic motivation factors, and used external markers as evidence of their learning. These learners were less likely to connect their learning to specific workplace tasks or to discuss how they were actively applying the knowledge and expertise they were developing in their work context. They tended to conceptualise the MOOC as a formal learning activity, adopting a more uniform and linear approach to their engagement. Their learning was centred primarily on the MOOC itself, rather than being distributed between the MOOC and the offline setting of their workplace. This led to lower levels of task interest value, as learners were less consciously connecting their learning to their wider settings. This influenced the ways in which these learners assessed their learning, with most learners using extrinsic measures, such as achievement in the assessments or completion of the course, to evaluate their learning. It is possible that the higher levels of extrinsic motivation and the conceptualisation of the MOOC as a formal learning activity among these low SRL learners meant that they had less need to self-regulate their learning compared with participants who adopted a less linear and more flexible approach to their learning. (p. 47)
In doing so, they question traditional pathways, purposes and outcomes in education. Research must engage deeply with these differences in order to enhance the learning opportunities that MOOCs, and future forms of open learning, provide for all learners. (p. 47)
While a connection between a learner's motivations and goals and their conceptualisation of learning in MOOCs is apparent in this study, it is not possible to determine which is the driving factor. Does a learner's motivation and goals for a MOOC influence the learning approach they adopt and consequently their overall self-regulated learning? Or, does a learner's self-regulated learning influence the approach that they adopt and shape their motivations and goals for the MOOC? (p. 47)
Guo, P., & Reinecke, K. (2014). Demographic differences in how students navigate through MOOCs. L@S '14 proceedings of the first ACM conference on learning @ scale conference (pp. 21–30). New York: ACM. (p. 48)
Hood, N., Littlejohn, A., & Milligan, C. (2015). Context counts: How learners' contexts influence learning in a MOOC. Computers & Education, 91, 83–91. (p. 48)


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[ http://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/DERBY-1095?page=comments#action_12370115 ] Daniel John Debrunner commented on DERBY-1095: ---------------------------------------------- Are there bugs open for the incorrect results from Statement.isClosed() and ResultSet.isClosed? If so I can pick them up after my latest change under this bug, which is currently undergoing tests. Or I could fix them under this bug. > Closing an embedded connection does not seem to close associated EmbedStatements > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Key: DERBY-1095 > URL: http://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/DERBY-1095 > Project: Derby > Type: Bug > Components: JDBC > Versions: 10.2.0.0 > Reporter: Kristian Waagan > Assignee: Daniel John Debrunner > Priority: Minor > Attachments: Derby1095Repro.java > > Closing an embedded connection (calling EmbedConnection.close()) does not seem to close associated EmbedStatements. > The severity of the bug is not determined. The least severe case is that the internal EmbedStatement variable 'active' is not updated accordingly, the most severe case is that the the resources bound to EmbedStatement will not be viable for garbage collection until the EmbedStatement itself is (if user keeps references to it). > If methods on the statement are called, Derby will correctly throw an NoCurrentConnection exception, but the close() method is still never called automatically. > The problem also seem to extend down to ResultSet.isClosed(), but this is probably due to the bug in EmbedStatement. > Problem detected while fixing DERBY-953; implement Statement.isClosed(). -- This message is automatically generated by JIRA. - If you think it was sent incorrectly contact one of the administrators: http://issues.apache.org/jira/secure/Administrators.jspa - For more information on JIRA, see: http://www.atlassian.com/software/jira
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Notes on Paris
I know, I know -- worst blogger ever! As I near the close of my third summer in Europe -- a pretentious opening clause if there ever was one -- I find I just have less and less to say about the minutiae of life here. And apparently, I don't have the energy to come up with a theme either. So here are some random things I've been noticing lately.
*All of the bakeries in my neighborhood are closed on Wednesday. Of course that was the day I came home so hungry I could eat an entire eclair in one bite. On my way walking around my neighborhood (for more closed bakeries) I had an imaginary discussion in my head with an owner -- why all on Wednesday? Well, because that is when bakeries are closed. Why not have some close on Monday or Tuesday, like other shops? Because then it wouldn't it be Wednesday, now would it? QED.
*On the topic of bakeries, there are five of them within a 3-minute walk of my flat. This may be the thing I'll miss most about Paris.
*To finish the topic of bakeries, I've become incredibly snotty on the topic of baguette quality.
*If you've never seen it before, the water running through the streets to clean out the debris is charming. Good use of water? Not so sure.
*Anyone who tells you that the French are rude has either never been here, or hasn't been here in about 30 years. I find the French almost unfailingly polite, and if anything, we are comparatively rude. Everyone here says "Bonjour" when they come across one another, even complete strangers. You are expected to greet all shopkeepers when you enter a store, before you make a request. When you're done, you are expected to say goodbye. You say hello to people in the apartment building you don't know and people in the park who catch your eye. It's almost courtly.
*For my Obie friends who went to the reunion, my toilet here also has separate buttons for No. 1 and No. 2. No. 1 works for everything but the most persistent, um, clogs.
*The parks and libraries all have free wi-fi provided by the City of Paris. Even as a non-citizen, I can check books out of the library free of charge simply by providing an address. Apparently you can even give the address of a hotel.
*I'm also going to miss the expired, half-priced Covent Garden soup pints that my grocery store gives away for less than two euros. Spinach, asparagus, ham & lentil, carrot & coconut milk... great stuff.
*I hate to say it, but food in restaurants has been disappointing. There has been a great deal of discussion of "the crisis in French cuisine" in recent years, and now I see why. Classic French cooking is kind of passe at this point, and also often incredibly bland. For example, I had a rabbit leg served in a glass dish for lunch this week. This sounds incredibly cool, until you taste the rabbit (dried out) and the sauce (blander than 70s-style Ragu). Even when well cooked -- for example, a duck confit I enjoyed greatly a few weeks ago with a Stanford friend -- you realize that the food is fixed in a particular place and time. Traditional is great for a visit, but to live in it must get stale after awhile. Even the ethnic food is bland.
*After writing the previous note, I fear I may be deported.
*The use of public parks is pretty remarkable here. Because there is no air conditioner and little indoor space, people use public spaces very well. The park across the street from my apartment has at least 30 people in it all day long, and the park is only one square block. On weekends it is positively packed. Children are running everywhere, but plenty of regular people are just sitting on benches -- reading books, listening to iPods, playing guitars, staring into space. It's a good thing.
*This week is Paris Plage, where the city imports tons of sand and turns the Right Bank, from Bastille to the Louvre, into a big beach. It's done for Parisians who can't afford summer vacation on the ocean. (Really.)
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I think a really good way to think about how thankful you are is to sit down and relax. Take the time for YOU to think about what you're thankful for. Doing a craft always makes me happy. I decided to take a wooden 'B' and paint it with chalkboard. I got all of my materials in Target: $1 Chalkboard paint and $5 letter! Super simple, adorable and done so quickly!
Have a constant reminder of what day it is! Keep a countdown on your desk in the form of a calendar and write down little details of that day that made you happy. It's really rewarding to think about all the things that make you happy and in turn, you feel so thankful. Trust me!
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Get yourself organized. Sometimes it helps to get yourself organized because when you really count all of your blessings, you can see how thankful you are. Sometimes we all get caught up in life and to take the time to realize how busy we are, helps with seeing how thankful we are too.
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My boy H was happy and eager to help me set the table for some guests the other night.
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In a fascinating tale Fela revealed how he outsmarted the Nigerian police.
The colourful title of his full-length album was inspired by a true-life saga. According to Fela, the Nigerian police planted a marijuana on him thereby implicating him. This led to his arrest and a funny tale of events only Fela can tell.
After the police had raided his home than in Surulere and found weed, they locked him up. Fela stayed the weekend in jail and Monday also. On Tuesday, he was taken to court and got his bail afterwards. He had spent eight days in jail but the police were not done with him.
The police had seized his passport which stopped him from going on a tour in Cameroon. On Wednesday, he went looking for his passport along with his lawyer. He was told to come the next day for it. Fela accepted to come for his passport on Thursday so he went home.
According to him, he went back home, got high and slept. At 4 a.m in the morning, the police struck again. "And there they were to raid me again...I had a spyglass on my door, but I didn't even bother to use it. I just opened the door and...Baaaaaam!" said Fela in the book 'This B*tch Called Life'.
Five detectives entered Fela's house and demanded to search his house. "I had smoked some joints earlier. What was left was in the ashtray in a small table near my bed. They had just finished raiding me, man, so I wasn't ready to have them catch me again."
Fela lied to the detectives that he had a woman with him and they should give him some time so that she can get dressed. He quickly closed the door ran to where the ashtray was and poured the remaining weed in his mouth. He opened the door, acted as if he was sick in front of the cops, ran to his toilet and vomited in his sink.
The police did not know he had just got ridden of evidence. They later searched every bit of his house and according to Fela, they did not see a speck of marijuana.
Frustrated they didn't catch him red-handed, Fela claimed they dropped a joint they brought and presented it as if it was his. Fela was two steps ahead of them and tricked the police into showing him the roll of weed. When they did, he quickly swallowed it much to the frustration of the police.
The detectives weren't going to let him go off so easily. They took a grain of weed that was left in the paper and arrested him. They tried to examine his body but Fela bluntly refused and caused a scene.
He was later taken to court and the police told the judge that Fela had swallowed the marijuana and it was still inside him. The judge agreed with the police to collect stool samples from Fela for examination.
This is the funny part of the story. The police locked Fela and waited for him to take a dump. Fela's mum, Olufunmilayo Ransome-Kuti heard him about her son's predicament and sent him vegetables for him to eat.
"I was just eating vegetables. You know, to quench the vegetables inside there. I refused to shit. The first day I didn't shit-o. Then, in the middle of the night, prisoners woke me up."
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On the third day, in the morning, just before going to court, Fela told the officers he was ready. They were happy that they had caught Fela, and took him to the backyard to do his business.
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Alcohol Ink Postcards, Dark
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I purposefully made the ink on these postcards extra dark in an attempt to disguise the design on the paperboard packaging. The metallic inks on the lower postcards are handy for that purpose — they're good at distracting the eye.
See instructions in my blog post: More Recycled Postcard Fun
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During the new year's eve celebrations, Gotham City is under attack by the Joker, Harley Quinn and Catwoman who are accomplices in the latest evil caper. Bruce Wayne immediately runs to the Batcave and prepares to foil this latest criminal attempt. A chase ensues through the streets of Gotham while Harley Quinn tries to dispatch of Batman with bombs. All of the action culminates in a climactic helicopter ride and fight with the Joker and Catwoman.
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- Release Date: 2005-01-26
- Views: 185
- Language: English
- Runtime: 11
- Budget: $30,000
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These are the results of the Thirteenth week of opening up my business for you guys to see how my wife and I are building back up to 30 deals a year. If you missed the first post explaining what I am doing, please visit This Post.
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Thank you!
These are the things I did this week:
Got Really Close to Signing Up Another One
Went and looked at the first house from the first lead for this week (see below). The seller divorced several years ago and the house is now vacant. The ex is remarrying and wants to have the house out of her name, so she wants it sold.
The house was in good shape, it just needed cosmetic repairs for the most part. The master bathroom could use another vanity. Paint, carpet, siding repair, sheetrock repair, new light fixtures, landscaping etc.
After walking through the house, it got really interesting… The seller informed me that the house is haunted. He had seen a young blonde girl that looked like she was straight out of 'Little House on the Prairie' on two occasions. The first was during a party they were having and he was walking to the kitchen to get a drink and happened to look up the stairs and saw her standing there looking at him and she smiled really big. The other time, he was lying in bed and watching tv and she walked in and stood between the bed and the tv and just looked at him for a couple seconds and then turned and walked out of the room. I feel weird just typing this…
He then told me that he had a plumber working on the master bath one day and he and his wife had left the house. The plumber called shortly afterward and asked him if they had left someone at the house with him. The seller then asked if it was a little girl and the plumber said yes, he had noticed a little girl. The seller then told him not to worry about it, that it was just a ghost. The plumber then laughed awkwardly and hung up. When they got home, the plumber had all his tools in his truck and was leaving, with the job unfinished. He never did come back to finish.
Sort of creepy. Out of the 18 years, he only saw her twice and he said it has been a while.
Anyway, the numbers looked pretty good but I needed to offer just above what they owed. I really didn't think he would at all be interested in this (well maybe he would have been, after the story he just told me). I had offered $50k and he then told me that he really wanted to get $4k more than that. This was an occasion where I made my offer at the max because of what they owed. The extra 4k needed some more consideration, so I told him I would call him later after I considered it some more. After rechecking the comps, I'm sure I can make it work at the 4k but he would have to pay title policy and his part of the closing costs. I'm awaiting his call for us to meet at the house again to discuss it.
Closed on the Deal From Last Week
We closed on the deal from last week and are just waiting for the seller to move out before we begin work (we had given her a week to move after closing). After she moves out, I will post some pictures and scope of work.
I need to come up with names for these houses so that I don't get them all confused while talking about them. This house will be called 'The Def Leppard House' because the seller was a big fan. So from now on, this house house will be forever known as the 'Def Leppard House'. Just got an idea to get an artist to do a mural of one of their album covers on the side of the house, but I bet my wife will completely hate it. Just kidding.
Confused a Wholesaler
Sometimes I like to play small pranks on people. I had seen a bandit sign on a pole near a house I was looking at and decided to call it to talk to the investor. When he called me back (after 5 hours!) I told him that the pole he had his sign on was my pole. He was asking what I meant and I told him that I had paid the city to use that particular pole and it was now mine. He didn't know what to say at that point and I told him I was just joking. I'm sure it doesn't start me out on the right foot with some people, but I can't help it. Gotta lighten up sometimes.
Closing On Historic House Still Held Up
We are still awaiting Chase to send a release of lien on the property. The seller has informed me that he sent everything they asked for and we are just waiting for them. We are checking with them every 2 to 3 days to make sure someone is pushing to get this thing done. Geez. I hate waiting.
Recording Help Videos for the Free Lead Manager Web Application
The lead manager is ready for release. I just have to record the help videos and set up the main page for it. Should be really soon.
Prepared Letters For Mailing
Another batch of drive for dollars prospects has come due for the second letter. I printed out a batch of letters and signed each one (49 letters). My daughters are working on hand addressing these (bribed them with a little money and a trip to Orange Leaf – frozen yogurt place).
Called Accurint for Pricing
They have gone up. It used to be about $150/mo and now they are at $300/mo. This might be a little much. I might be ok with it if I would just pay for a month at a time, but they want a year long commitment. Anybody know of a good service that does not cost so much and provides better data than the free sites?
Hidden Iron House Under Contract
We accepted an offer on the Hidden Iron house yesterday. 🙂 I will be posting the final numbers after we close.
Total Leads This Week: 5🙁
- Bandit Signs – 0 -Took a break from these as the city was called me. I'll probably put some more out in a couple weeks.
- Yellow Pages – 1 – For a picture of my ad, visit the 'The First Week' post.
- Buying Website – 3 – For a link to my site, visit the 'The First Week' post.
- Drive For Dollars – 1 – Mailed about 50 out at the beginning of the week.
- MLS – 0 – Did not look at any listed properties this week.
- Wholesale Deals – 0 – No wholesales sent to me this week.
- Referral – 0 – Nothing
- Probates – 0 – Still looking for someone to gather these for me.
Leads Analyzed
- Divorce Situation
[Source: Website]
Homeowner wants to sell a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 1700 sf house in a decent neighborhood.
Here are the numbers:
Asking Price: $Make Offer Amount Owed: $Wouldn't Say (this is rare) Repairs: $None (unconfirmed) After Repaired Value: $89,000 Max Offer: $57,000 – repairs
Seller is divorcing and moving in with his disabled parents to help them out. I thought he wasn't very motivated as he was refusing to tell me how much is owed. In this case, I didn't want to waste time so I told him a ballpark figure would be in the $50's depending on what repairs are needed (even if he said none were). He was actually willing to consider it and was going to talk to the ex and let me know if they would be interested the next day. I'll follow up for sure. Followed up and he told me they owe $48k. He told me to come and look at it and we could talk about it. So I did. Working on buying this one. Wish me luck.
- Lives Out Of Town And Needs Money
[Source: Website]
Homeowner wants to sell a 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1100 sf townhouse.
Here are the numbers:
Asking Price: $70,000 Amount Owed: $0 Repairs: $None (unconfirmed) After Repaired Value: $70,000 Max Offer: $45,000 – repairs
Seller just needs money. They were asking what it was worth though and I just can't pay that much. If they decide they need the money enough, they will call me back.
- Inherited Multi-Family
[Source: Yellow Pages]
Homeowner wants to sell a 3 unit apartment house.
Here are the numbers:
Asking Price: $Make Offer Amount Owed: $24,000 Repairs: $Cosmetic (unconfirmed) After Repaired Value: $65,000 Max Offer: $40,000 – repairs
Seller inherited the house from her friend. She lives in one of the units. Looked at it this morning and got pictures. I am sending this out to a friend of mine to see if he would be interested.
- Piece of Junk on Corner Lot
[Source: Driving For Dollars Letter]
Homeowner wants to sell a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 800 sf house.
Here are the numbers:
Asking Price: $35,000 Amount Owed: $0 Repairs: $~20k if I remember correctly (unconfirmed) After Repaired Value: $60,000 Max Offer: $30,000 – repairs
This seller is an older investor that has been buying and selling for 40 years! She really talked up a big game of how much potential the house has. I actually went and looked at this house over a year ago and it is a real dump. The corner lot is right on a busy road in a rental neighborhood. She says she turned down an offer for $25k already and I know I will be below that, so I am not going to waste my time. I did ask what her buying criteria was in case I come across something she might be interested in. Didn't want to let this call be a complete waste.
- Small House Facing Foreclosure
[Source: Website]
Homeowner wants to sell a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 800 sf house.
Here are the numbers:
Asking Price: $30,000 Amount Owed: $22,000 Repairs: $10,000 (seller's opinion – unconfirmed) After Repaired Value: $50,000 Max Offer: $25,000 – repairs
This seller is behind on their mortgage payments 9 months. The house is in a rental area and needs a lot of work. This is not my cup of tea at the moment, so I will pass it on to someone that buys in the area and see if they can make it work.
Very few leads this week and I had to check and make sure my website was still up. This next week will not have much going on because I want to take my kids and a nephew to have some summer fun.
Plans For Next Week
- Look For Probate Gatherer or Do It Myself
- Follow Ups
- Get Help Videos done for the Lead Manager Application
- Have fun with some time off.
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|[jira] Commented: (DERBY-716) Re-enable VTIs
|Thu, 03 May 2007 19:27:15 GMT
[ https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/DERBY-716?page=com.atlassian.jira.plugin.system.issuetabpanels:comment-tabpanel#action_12493469 ] Rick Hillegas commented on DERBY-716: ------------------------------------- Thanks for the continued feedback, Army. > 1) Under "Additional SELECT Syntax" I welcome additional ideas about how to wordsmith this. I'm trying to accomplish the following: a) Indicate that I'm not planning to support any syntax that doesn't currently work for the diagnostic vtis--at the same time, I'm not planning to disable anything that is useful and already implemented. b) Sketch what can be said about this in the user manuals. I think I have accomplished (a) but I agree that (b) is a bit fuzzy. To me, the wording that you suggest doesn't cover the following case: select s.schemaName, t.tableName from sys.sysschemas s, sys.systables t where t.schemaid=s.schemaid and exists ( select vti.* from table ( syscs_diag.space_table( s.schemaName, t.tableName ) ) as vti where vti.numfreepages > 100 ); Here the arguments to the VTI constructor are variables in the context of the outer query block but constants in the context of the inner block. What do you think of something like the following: "Table Function arguments must resolve to expressions which are evaluated once in the context of their query block. This includes literals and ? parameters but may also include the return values of function calls as well as correlated references to columns in outer query blocks." > 2) Under "Appendix E: Sample VTI" I am sorry that this is so confusing. In my example, I am admitedly waving my hands over the complexity of managing connections to an external database. This is not how someone would really write this VTI. In additon to the awkwardness of closing down the whole VTI, this example is simply not re-entrant: If two different connections tried to use this VTI, they would trip over one another. Writing a bullet-proof VTI like this requires some work, which I think someone will want to do (and hopefully donate to the community). I'm not taking on that task as part of writing this functional spec. I will add some words to note that I'm waving my hands here. > Re-enable VTIs > -------------- > > Key: DERBY-716 > URL: https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/DERBY-716 > Project: Derby > Issue Type: New Feature > Components: SQL > Reporter: Rick Hillegas > Attachments: functionTables.html, functionTables.html > > > Cloudscape used to expose Virtual Table Interfaces, by which any class which implemented ResultSet could be included in a query's FROM list. Derby still exposes a number of these VTIs as diagnostic tools. However, Derby now prevents customers from declaring their own VTIs. The parser raises an error if a VTI's package isn't one of the Derby diagnostic packages. > This is a very powerful feature which customers can use to solve many problems. We should discuss the reasons that it was disabled and come up with a plan for putting this power back into our customers' hands. -- This message is automatically generated by JIRA. - You can reply to this email to add a comment to the issue online.
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On a totally random yet utterly related note, I just discovered Lucia Mattioli also created Fairy Lights Tarot. (Subtext: I KNEW IT. As I observed the intricate details, the way the artist reinterprets archetypes and symbolisms of tarot…let me just say I put two and two together. I went to check the box of Fairy Lights and AHA!)
In this blog post, I won't be addressing every single court card in Secret Forest but I will introduce you to a few of my favoruite Courts (including a WTF moment I have had with Knight of Cups)
Page of Swords: the witty prick who won't hesitate to prove you wrong
Page of Swords is smart, clever–and he is honestly quite a smug. He's not afraid to engage in mental/verbal sparring of any kind and experiment with ideas and concepts. In Secret Forest, he is depicted to be holding two different swords and two different shields. This tells me that his knowledge is both rich and eclectic. He is very creative and on point when it comes to communicating and problem solving, as well as defending his ideas and position. He is confident, comfortable in his own shoes, and likes to challenge the status quo.
Knight of Cups: his heart is what he has to offer
Initially, I really did not know what to make of this card. It doesn't seem like the Knight of Cups is riding the fantastically floating fish; instead, it looks like he is walking down the hill no tip toes, awkwardly clenching the fish in between his legs and making his way down. In a way it is very endearing; he is not afraid to look like a fool to pursue his desires. Just when I was about to settle with this view of him, I showed this card to one of my tarot buddies, and she offered me an alternative perspective. She said that Knight of Cups seems to be desperately trying to hold onto his fish and trying not to fall. I looked at the card again: yes, it makes sense. The fish, absurd (as it is swimming in midair) and a creature of the water, most likely represents the heart and the unpredictability of its intentions. Knight of Cups always follows his heart and chases after his dreams; in this regard he can be quite self-absorbed.
Queen of Pentacles: she who beckons you and is ready to give
The way she sits, so poised and graceful, shows me that she is aware of my gaze, and that she welcomes anyone who is in need of warmth, comfort and nurture. Whatever you need, she is ready to provide. She will give you her help; she will listen to you, take care of you, and set you on your path. This is her greatest gift: helping you connect with your reality, giving you the sustenance that you require to continue your journey. Not only that–if you stay, she will give you a seed and teach you how to plant it so that it can grow. What she gives you is not merely aid; she invests in your future by teaching you how to get there so that you will not need her when the time comes. (She's the practical mama!)
King of Wands: the centre organ of his ecosystem
He never worries about finding his place in the world: he is his entire world that he carries with him always. Even from scratch, from void, from zero, growth spurts out of him: the pure foresting, pure creation. He alone is enough to sustain an entire forest. He is a solar organism that keeps everything alive. The forest needs him to thrive…and so does his subjects. He is part of the world around him…he grows. If he walks into a new place, the environment around him creates a space for him from sheer authority, sheer life, sheer fire and will. He cannot be pinned down, always on the verge of shape-shifting into something else–but always, always his grand self.


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Leadership Team
Léon Crisp – CEO and founder
Léon is regarded by the industry as a visionary and secureVirtual was born from his passion for technology. Léon first started programming computers in 1980 when he was 10 years old (using a Sinclair ZX80). His fascination with the world around him, and how things work, led him to study science at Cambridge University where he gained an MA.
After graduating, Léon spent the next 20 years designing and developing business software applications and network infrastructures, including the SVi private cloud hosting platform and the secureVirtual business.
Why did you go into IT?
Because I love designing, building and improving "machines" and systems. As a teenager, I would spend hours tuning my car engine to get maximum miles per gallon. (And discovered car analogies can be used for every situation!) I also built several boats. When I bought a house, I completely rebuilt it.
I now see IT as an area of amazingly exciting opportunity for creating and improving our future.
Who inspires you?
That's a hard one as it is quite wide ranging, so a full answer would be very long. I feel inspired every day by people I interact with and things I read, or see. It might not always be "who", as I am often inspired by nature, animals, plants, and the world around me. I am inspired by people that make a real effort to serve others.
Name a favourite book
The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.
Currently reading several books, including An Intimate History of Humanity by Theodore Zeldin.
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Léon lives with his wife in London. Driven by learning, Léon is always studying many things at once, including new technologies, science, Japanese, philosophy, psychology, health, anthropology. He also really enjoys travelling, exploring ideas through conversation, and learning about other cultures.
Choice of coffee would be a mint tea.
Adam Bradley – COO
Adam has a passion for building businesses through creating development opportunities and building strong client relationships. He is always keen to learn from his peers – customers and colleagues alike.
Before joining secureVirtual, Adam was a founding member of a Managed IT Services company which started from scratch with 3 guys in a small office in 2008. After growing this company for 5 years it was a leading provider in its field, employing 25+ staff with a turnover of £5M, at which point it was acquired and Adam moved to secureVirtual.
Why did you go into business?
Initially – to make money! However, I have since gained an understanding of how businesses are built and seen a number of different styles and approaches to this. I became less interested in the short term value of a monthly pay-cheque or salary, and far more interested in the bigger picture: to create a sustainable, meaningful business which values its customers and staff, and which is rewarding for all who engage with the business.
Who inspires you?
My children – I find myself constantly amazed by how they develop both physically and cognitively, and enjoy the challenge of helping them achieve. Much of my own inspiration is taken from people around me, both professionally and outside of the world of work. Seeing someone make a conscious decision to change something and, more importantly, then do something about it, is the most inspiring thing for me to see – regardless of the ultimate outcome of the change, so long as the energy and passion was there to try it.
Name a favourite book
I couldn't name one easily, and in this digital age have become less of a book reader and particularly so since the children were born. However, I have recently discovered audio books and I am now finding the time to listen in the car or when travelling which is a very efficient use of time. Additionally I enjoy reading newspapers and/or articles specific to my world or my industry to keep up with current affairs and apply new thinking to work, and life.
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Adam lives with his family in Epsom and enjoys spending time with the children when not working. He has a desire to understand how things work so can also often be found fixing things or attempting to build home improvements at weekends!
Choice of coffee would be a Latte.
Philip Anderson – Chairman
Philip is an energetic, insightful and widely experienced company director and advisor with a successful corporate and entrepreneurial track record. He has a deep interest in people dynamics and different cultures, and has extensive experience of mentoring and coaching senior executives and younger people.
He finds it difficult to answer the question 'where do you come from?', as he has spent much of his life either living or working overseas, and feels very much a citizen of the world with a particular affinity with SE Asia where he was CEO of an insurance joint venture. Among other initiatives, Philip has co-founded an award winning consulting and technology business, and chairs Global Business Partnership Alliance (GBPA).
What brought you into business?
I was lucky as I did a business degree which included a year's commercial experience. I worked for a hosiery and knitwear supplier to Marks & Spencer where I was given the challenge of persuading people in the factories to try some innovations in process and machinery.
I learnt a huge amount about people, process, technology, collaborative working and innovation in a very short time and I have not stopped learning ever since. I also discovered how hard it is to develop effective customer/supplier relationships, which if anything, are a bigger challenge now because of the extended value chain that we all operate in.
What's your favourite book?
Impossible question! As with music, without which I'd struggle to survive, I have a very eclectic taste. I don't believe that there are good or bad books or music. If you like it, then it matters to you.
I am always on the lookout for something that I've not read or heard before, and will follow up on other people's recommendations.
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Learn more Philip lives in Surrey with his wife, who writes and advises on communications, and they have four daughters. He enjoys sport, the arts and exploring different cultures. He believes that the most important attributes for success are to be curious and to develop outstanding listening skills.


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