Author Archives: lizcameron

Of Turkish tea, American coffee – and the Arabian Nights in the Bathtub

Posted on March 31, 2012 by lizcameron

When I last left you, dear readers, I was wired out of my mind on Turkish tea in an effort to keep myself going on a stack of statistics exams.  I made it through the stack with a total of … Continue reading →

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Of Turkish tea – and t-tests

Posted on March 27, 2012 by lizcameron

It’s been a grading bonanza this weekend and on into this week.  As I turn the pages, make my comments, labor over assigning grades (I hate them) and figure out how to turn my responses into a meaningful learning moment … Continue reading →

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In search of manupecten pesfelis: Ak Deniz or bust!

Posted on March 25, 2012 by lizcameron

As the summer sun wends its way farther and deeper into our life itinerary, we have decided to make a journey to the Ak Deniz coast (Mediterranean Sea). We plan to visit ancient sites and interesting towns this yabancı gelin … Continue reading →

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