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Brother Against Brother
For those of you who want to experience the War Between the States in one sitting, this is the book for you. Brother Against Brother is a collection of six Civil War short stories and two excerpts from both Union and Confederate points of view.
This collection gives listeners many different perspectives: drummer boys, brave-hearted soldiers, a prisoner of war, and even a young lady waiting at home for the war to end. Through every word, feel their terror, determination, pain, relief, and joy.
"The Littlest Soldier"
A young orphan enlists as a Union drummer. What great feats can the littlest soldier accomplish?
"Bittersweet Parting"
This is an excerpt from Grits and Glory. Abolitionist, Peter Warren leaves behind his fiancée in order to fight for a cause he believes in.
"Taste of War"
A soldier sees the elephant for the first time. His experience is eye opening, and he soon learns that war isn't what he expected. The hype from the patriotic lads back home had been a bunch of lies.
"Confederate Mascot"
This is an excerpt from Journey to Glory. Told partly from a dog's point of view, he and his young master enlist in the Confederate Infantry.
"In Desperate Straits"
A poor southern woman comes across a message for help. When he finds the wounded Union soldier, she thinks that they can actually help each other.
"Elijah's Promise"
Elijah lied about his age so he could enlist as a musician. Brought up as a Quaker, he doesn't believe in war, and he wanted to avoid the draft. But will war change his beliefs?
"Prisoner of War"
Thomas was eating breakfast at his sister's house when a knock at the door turned his life upside down. Union soldiers have taken possession of their Southern town and have orders to torch the place. Taken prisoner, Thomas is surprised to meet a Yankee friend.
"A Soldier's Reflections"
A Civil War veteran reflects on the war and shares his wisdom with his grandson, Robbie, who wishes he'd been a drummer, too.
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- Sara Niña
- 27-08-16
Brother Against Brother
This is a collection of eight short stories (two of which were excerpts) set in the States during the Civil War period. Each story has its own characters, and its own messages. There's one message that lies all the way through: no good ever comes out of a war.
The stories present the brutality seen by the soldiers, the uncertainty and doubts of the soldiers as they enlist- not really knowing what they're getting into. Causing such heartbreak in their homes: one soldier enlists leaving his fiancé behind, others fake their age, they run away to war, run away from war and face the tough climate of poverty. Or sign on as confederates to obtain information from the other side, only to then become prisoners of war. I have to say my favourite story was that of the soldier and his loyal dog. I adore dogs, and this story was so sweet. Then there was that of a son's broken promise to his mother, which was such a powerful tale.
I don't want to get too much into the stories, since they're quite short (average length: 15 minutes, based on the audio book version). This collection was well written, you could almost envision the scenes playing out. I'd say the narration by Jeremy Donahue helped picture the stories, and gave life to the messages of each tale and obviously, to the voices of the characters.
There were sad tales, touching and heartfelt, but no profanity, graphic violence, sex. I'd say they are suited for anyone over 12 years of age.
I received this book through Audio book Boom.
- Max
- 02-10-17
A predictable, sugar-coated, feel-good experience.
It's difficult to find good fiction stories on the American civil war era. When I came across this book, I thought I had finally found what I was looking for: A variety of short stories about all sorts people who's lives are influenced by the war.
Unfortunately, I was wrong.
The stories were, piece by piece, incredibly mediocre and predictable with no exciting twists or surprises. They might be more suited for a younger audience to, perhaps, spark their interest in this part of history in an easy accessible way, but that is all it's good for.
A good example of this was the story about a drummer boy; told from the point of view of his dog. ("My life's purpose has just taken on a whole new meaning! I wasn't just here to protect my master, I now had a whole company of men! They WANTED me. They NEEDED me. They ACCEPTED me. I belong with my master and was happy to be here as their mascot!")
... yawn. I bet the 10-year old me would have enjoyed this.
If you are looking for a more fact-based, intriguing, thought-provoking piece of fiction and want to catch a glimpse of what life might have been like during that era for people of all sorts of different backgrounds... This book is not for you.
The narrator's performance was, on top of the characterless stories, below average. His way of reading reminded me of a young father trying to read their kid a bedtime story. His voice wasn't BAD but he gave no indication whatsoever that the story had ended. I often found myself double-checking to see if there was something wrong with my audio.
Don't buy if you are looking for something serious or enthralling. There are better alternatives out there.
- SunsetSam
- 20-08-16
a very entertainig civil war set of short stories
What did you love best about Brother Against Brother?
The book was written around the civil war but not really about the war itself. The main thrust of the book are stories about the people, Some the soldiers, wives, sweethearts and husbands.
Some of the stories are sad and others will make you smile; for instance one about a boy and his drum that seems was as big as he was
What other book might you compare Brother Against Brother to and why?
Band of Brothers as it was about people, loyalty, duty and friendship given the backdrop of WW2
What about Jeremy Donahue's performance did you like?
He gets into the stories and it was easy to sense he enjoyed reading them. He does not race through as he reads but keeps a good pace thats easy to follow with ones mind eye
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
yes. Not to give it away but I very much liked the story written from the perspective of a dog that follows his master.
Any additional comments?
This book is not overly long and was very enjoyable. There is romance and heartbreak and tales of courage and duty. I think men and women will both enjoy it. Its not very violent and I would not have a problem giving it too a early teen to listen too
I was given this book to review and this my honest thoughts and opinion
- Elle Kay
- 20-08-16
Delightful shorts!
I was pleasantly surprised by how wonderful and well written these short stories are, and they do indeed pay close attention to the era they are set in. I found the short story "Confederate Mascot" to be particularly charming, as it's written in the view points of both of a loyal and loving dog, and his master. All the stories have emotion and close attention to detail, and if you're interested in the American Civil War you should give this book a try. Each story isn't very long, so you can enjoy them one sitting at a time.
As for the narration, Jeremy Donahue did an absolutely fantastic job narrating this book. He really captures the personalities and raw emotions of every single character in each story!
This audiobook was given by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review via Audiobook Boom.


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In a sauté pan combine 2 pints of berries or sliced stone fruit. Add 1/2 to 1 cup sugar, depending on the sweetness of the fruit. (You can add more later.) Add the zest and juice of 1/2 a lemon, a pinch of salt, and set the pan over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the fruit starts to sizzle and exude its juice. The turn up the heat and stir continuously until there is a lot of liquid, mashing up the fruit as you stir. When it's swimming in juice, reduce the heat and stir occasionally until the juice is evaporated and the mixture is thick as … as jam! Serve it right away, or refrigerate it for several days. You can preserve it in cans too, but that's another technique.


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School Experience
It is important to have a realistic awareness of the demands of the profession you are seeking to join, otherwise you might start the training and pull out when you realise that the role of a teacher is not at all what you expected.
We therefore require candidates to demonstrate a realistic understanding of the role of a teacher and an awareness of current issues facing the profession. Please note that spending a couple of days observing relevant lessons in a state primary school can very much strengthen your application and may be extremely helpful to support your interview answers but we understand this can be hard to arrange and we would not reject a candidate on their lack of observational school experience if their application was otherwise good.
For those applying for salaried primary programmes, be aware that many teaching assistants apply with substantial experience.
For anyone applying for a programme at a special needs school, experience of children with special needs would be a significant advantage.
You need to be aware that schools are inundated with requests for observational experience and providing such experience takes up staff time. It doesn't matter if you get experience in a school you are applying to or elsewhere, however:
You are more likely to get a response if you target schools who have vacancies for teacher training in the subject that you are interested in. You should read the details about the vacancy that they have and then email the school. Your email should make clear that you are aware that they are trying to fill a teacher training vacancy and that you have read the course details. You should ask for your email to be forwarded to whomever at the school is dealing with this vacancy. Then you could ask if it would be OK to come in for a day to observe lessons. Your email could make very brief reference to your degree (and the grade you achieved) and whether you already meet the GCSE requirements or if you are taking equivalency tests. This would show you to be a serious potential applicant.
The DfE School Experience Programme (SEP)
You should also be aware of the DfE's School Experience Programme. This is a portal where some schools upload available dates for giving candidates school experience. So long as you have registered on the DfE's Get Into Teaching website, you can book experience days through the SEP for many subjects. See more information through the following link: https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/getting-school-experience


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Killer ThermometerI never knew the mercury inside the glass thermometer is so harmful. It is on today's local newspaper i found that if accidental spilt of glass thermometer occurs, it can cause serious poisoning effects on human body. We have been using glass thermometer for so many years which contains the most lethal ingredients. Mercury, silvery liquid like metal, easily turns into vapour at normal room temperature(i.e 22-24 degree Centigrade) and when someone inhales it, it gets absorbed into the human body.
It's very common that we ignore the accidental breakage of glass thermometer. The mercury which can be easily absorbed by our skin into the blood stream, leading to tremors, nausea and blurred vision. Mercury is a neurotoxin which attacks the human nervous system and brain. it is more fatal on growing children than on adults. It can cause coma and death in many cases. Other symptoms mostly seeen on adults are tremors,headaches,blurred vision, poor concentration, hair loss and nausea. But, it takes 6 months or more for the body to naturally secretes the mercury only if he/she has no exposure to it.
In Asia, many doctors and health practioners still uses thermometer whereas it is learnt that westerners have already stopped or banned it's clinical use due to it's risk to human health.
According to Ravi Agarwal,head of the Delhi-based environmental group Toxics link,"Just one gram of mercury is enough to contaminate a 20 acre lake and make the fish unfit for eating. That is the kind of toxicity of mercury." So, we can calculate how dangerous it could be,using glass thermometer. Anyone in the vicinity could be the victim of mercury poisoning. So, the only way out is to use Digital thermometer.
Two months ago, I bought Digital thermometer, it is very safe and scientific. The measurement can be taken in degree or fahrenheit units and it is more accurate than glass thermometer. I urge everyone to discard the use of glass thermometer and be digital,be safe. Get digital thermometer from your neareset medical store.


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Help and Hope
Mississippi Al-Anon Family Groups
Al-Anon Family Groups has a long history of cooperation with professionals who work with families and friends of alcoholics. Doctors, nurses, counselors, therapists, social workers, attorneys, judicial, law enforcement, employee assistance and human resources personnel are just a few of the professions that find their patients/clients can benefit from Al-Anon/Alateen. We have made available as downloadable PDF files several pamphlets that may assist you in making referrals to Al-Anon/Alateen family group meetings. · Fact Sheet for Professionals (For basic information about Al-Anon and Alateen, and how we cooperate with professionals in the US and Canada) The following pamphlets (in pdf) may be duplicated and given to clients or their families: What Happens after Treatment· Living in a Shelter· Doubting your Sanity To contact Al-Anon locally, check the How to locate a Meeting section of this Web site, or call 1-888-4AL-ANON (1-888-425-266), US, Canada, and Puerto Ric, Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm ET. Reprinted with permission of Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc
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Invited Speakers
Anastasia Buettner- Moore
Anastasia is a UWA piano performance graduate who has played an active role as a passionate performer, presenter, collaborative pianist and an experienced teacher in both the WA community and abroad. She is currently running an independent music studio as well as serving on the WA Music Teachers Association council as Vice President and was drawn to the council in order to assist in improving the standard and quality of private music studio teaching in the state. Anastasia has strong experience in many forms of movement studies, including dance, yoga, pilates, Alexander Technique as well as experience in the Taubman Approach which specialises in musician's wellness and assists pianists to play with more comfort, speed, accuracy and ease as well as helping piano teachers diagnose teaching problems faster. In order to stay at the forefront of the field, she often works with some of the world's leading pedagogues in these disciplines as well as performance psychologists, business and life coaches, whereby she regularly shares her findings through mentoring a number of piano teachers and retrains injured pianists.
The Peak Pedagogue: Tools for optimising wellness in the practice of piano teaching
Musician's Wellness Consultant, Anastasia Buettner-Moore discusses some of the critical physical habits and mental practices required to teach at your personal best. This presentation is given from the perspective of a pianist with an extensive background in practices such as the Taubman Approach, Alexander Technique, performance psychology, personal training and life coaching as well as other forms of movement such as dance, yoga and pilates.
This presentation is useful for those wanting an insight of how best to design their life around their teaching practices in such a way as to avoid burnout and fatigue, conditions common to the industry. Some of the subjects included in this presentation will include how to establish the greatest sense of ease both physically and mentally for both the teacher and the student as well as preventing common sources of injury in piano playing, potential policies for handling sickness in the studio and tools for optimising self-care. It will also explore some of the habits, routines and strategies necessary to combat common issues which inevitably arise in a society fuelled by high levels of anxiety and stress from a piano teaching perspective.
Joanne Burrows
Joanne started learning piano at the age of 14, becoming serious about it at age 17. She studied a Bachelor of Arts in Music and Theatre at Queensland University, major studies including piano and composition with secondary studies in voice, recorder and later flute. Joanne completed a Diploma of Education in 1989. Between 1990-92 she completed an AmusA in piano and ATCL and LTCL in piano pedagogy through Trinity College.
Joanne has been teaching classroom music and piano and theory for over twenty years. She is currently Head of Piano and Music Craft at the Riverina Conservatorium of Music. Since 2010, Joanne has been involved with the Australasian Piano Pedagogy Conference (APPC), is a Wirripang composer and chair of the RCM curriculum committee.
Joanne continues to have piano music and teaching resources published by Wirripang, provide piano pedagogy workshops for music teachers and perform when time permits. She is currently studying a Masters of Education which focuses on teaching piano in Australia. Joanne loves to teach and collaborate with other musicians.
Motivation, Repertoire and Teaching Strategies
I am too busy, I am too tired, it is too hard, I can't do it, I was at grandmas she doesn't have a piano, I have a new puppy and must feed it each day, I lost my books, I forgot, we had a party on the weekend, I didn't have time to practice.
It is amazing, how often students will explain a lack of practice at the start of a lesson, but is a failure to practice due to a lack of time or a lack of motivation? A range of factors including teaching behaviours, choice of repertoire, the goals of the student, self-efficacy and the ability to self-regulate influence the motivation to learn and practice an instrument.
A student who is highly motivated will find the time to play, practice daily and enjoy making music. In order to inspire and maintain motivation it is essential to develop the student's self-regulation skills and positive self-efficacy alongside the teaching of technique, repertoire, aural skills and theory. This session will provide teachers with new repertoire ideas, creative teaching strategies insights from recent research into motivation.
Ann Carr- Boyd AM
Sydney born composer Ann Carr-Boyd has had a lifetime of involvement in music and art. Her mother was an artist and her father and uncle, Norbert and Charles Wentzel, were professional musicians - well known as teachers and performers in Sydney and members of the viola section of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. Following her earlier years studying art and music she continued to become the first Bachelor of Music graduate from the University of Sydney. This was followed by a Master of Arts degree in which she researched the first hundred years of European music in Australia. After winning the Sydney Moss Scholarship she commenced composition studies in London with Peter Racine Fricker and later Alexander Goehr. Since that time (in the 1960s) composition has been her main musical occupation, although teaching; production of radio programs and contribution of articles about Australian musicians to many publications have also played a large part in her life.
She says 'My music covers a wide range of ensembles and styles, with compositions written for anything from full orchestra to solo mandolin - and almost everything in between. In recent years, I have become involved in writing piano duets and feel that writing duets has widened my appreciation of the skills needed for the art of composition. To enlarge a little: the skill needed to share music on the one keyboard between two players makes you stop and think - which notes are necessary and which notes are not necessary and clouding the main message of the music? Needing to think like this has made me look in a new way as to how I write my music. It does not take long, either, to see which duet works and which one does not '.Wirripang have now published four books of piano duets called Double Trouble and I am proud to appear in these books alongside Joanne Burrows and Jocelyn Kotchie
It's more fun together
Duets by Ann Carr-Boyd, Jocelyn Kotchie and Joanne Burrows.
Reading music and listening skills are fundamental skills for the musician and when explored through ensemble playing, the shared musical experience enhances the enjoyment of learning music. However, piano students often have limited opportunities for ensemble work. Piano duets are achievable ensemble options that provide valuable learning experiences.
Playing music with another person improves the student's aural skills, as she or he must learn to hear and adjust their playing to accommodate the other. Rhythmic understanding is also developed as the student must count and keep time if the ensemble is to work. Additionally, playing piano duets often significantly advances music reading skills. Piano duets provide a necessary social dimension for students of all ages, motivate the student to practice, and empowers their performance experience.
Join a hands-on workshop and share the fun of playing duets with the 'Double Trouble' girls: Ann Carr-Boyd, Jocelyn Kotchie and Joanne Burrows. Discover the innovative and creative collection of duets, for beginners to grade eight. And sneak a preview of the some new duets that will be performed for the first time!
Margaret Chalmers
Margaret is a dedicated educator and loves both music and teaching. These two loves combine in her thriving studio in Mackay. The studio promotes a banner of "Musical Excellence with Creativity and Kindness". In 2017 Margaret Chalmers Music Studio was very proud to celebrate their 21st Anniversary. With a background in classroom teaching, Margaret brings experience and understanding of student individuality to her music studio. She makes learning meaningful and enjoyable. She is very familiar with the school Kodaly-based music program and uses this to assist students to connect their musical concepts. Margaret has developed a team of Practice Pets that assist younger students to remember piano practice. The Practice Pets also provide creative inspiration for CDs, concerts and social media.
Margaret aims to provide a positive music experience for each student, whether they study towards examinations or play for pleasure. Private piano lessons are available for adults and children from beginners to advanced. The lessons are designed to develop effective technique, musicianship skills (reading, theory, musical styles, aural skills) and creativity. Parents welcome and are encouraged to attend their child's lesson. Margaret has been an active member for MTAQ in Mackay, and supports opportunities for professional development. Margaret enjoys the online forums that have developed for piano teachers. It is now a far less solitary profession!
Possibilities of Practice Pets
Practice Pets are so much more than just a soft toy. They help build a vibrant studio community. They spark inspiration for concert ideas, contribute as mascots, assist with anxiety management and provide an audience for building tentative performance skills. They can focus Character Strengths and Growth Mindset. Additionally, they are terrific advertising. The Practice Pet is a physical reminder of practice. While visiting a student, practice sessions, reflections, drawings and photos are recorded in the Pet's Travel Book. Younger students respond very well to them. Older students have done some terrific "photoshoots". Parents comment on more spontaneous practice sessions.
In social media, the Practice Pets are proving their worth. Statistically, a post with a photo gains a significant increase in attention. My studio doesn't post photos of students, so the Pets are useful commentators and create visual focus. In recent years we have a student vote on the studio colour focus for the next year. The Practice Pet amplifies this concept, and for the past 7 years, we have been adding a new pet. We would love to introduce the team, and share more of the ways that they build a creative and engaging place for connectivity and possibilities in piano lessons.
Inna Fursa
Inna Fursa received her professional training at the Khar'kov State Conservatorium (former USSR). Her teachers included Irina Schumskaya (who herself was a student and assistant of Heinrich Neuhaus). Inna taught and performed in Russia for nine years, before moving to Adelaide in 1992. In 1993 Inna won the Associate Artist Award of the Accompanists' Guild of South Australia and was invited to teach the Diploma Course students in the Flinders Street School of Music - TAFE.
For many years Inna has studied and continues to be mentored by Eleonora Sivan, the distinguished concert pianist and pedagogue. Sivan is internationally recognised for her school and philosophy of music which has been described as a marriage of intellect, emotion and technique. Based in Perth since 2004, Inna teaches at a number of prestigious private schools. Inna performs, adjudicates and presents masterclasses as well as engaging in mentoring in piano methodology and pedagogy. Inna is a regular presenter at national and international Piano Pedagogy Conferences, Summer Schools and workshops for WAMTA. Her Lecture-Recitals are aimed to preserve the heritage of the art of piano pedagogy with focus on the importance of a knowledgeable interpretation of the music score, the perception of artistic ideas and a complete understanding of the essence of music as a foundation for technical freedom. Inna's passion for music and teaching has produced students who have been awarded scholarships to continue their studies at university level both nationally and internationally.
The Classical Foundation of Contemporary Music: Differences in Style, Manner, Character and Mood based on Examples of Stravinsky, Schnittke, Sitsky, Shchedrin, and Slonimsky
Contemporary music has a deep classical foundation which has absorbed in its roots the heritage of the art of piano playing. Along with innovations and a fresh, new way of thinking, the pedagogic repertoire of the selected composers demonstrates a profound knowledge of the piano, inherited from a culture where the piano is a leading concert instrument. This knowledge is evident in every detail - from the clarity of musical language to the precise pianistic choreography designed to reveal the evolution of musical ideas. The piano is an amazing instrument which has absorbed within itself all instruments, orchestral dimensions, human voices and a whole history of musical ideas.
Piano repertoire represents a huge diversity of experience of human kind over the lengths of time.The aim of this Lecture - Recital is to demonstrate how to teach the steady evolution of musical art through pedagogic practice at the piano - how to nurture in our students appreciation and knowledge of our beloved instrument. This presentation is based on the examples of the diverse styles and visions of five modern and contemporary composers - Stravinsky, Schnittke, Sitsky, Shchedrin & Slonimsky.
Gaby Gunders
Gaby was born in Jerusalem and started studying the piano at the age of six with Professor Sonia Valin of the Rubin Academy. She
graduated with a Bachelor of Music (Hon) degree in Piano Performance in South Africa, electing to explore many collaborative opportunities during her studies. Post graduation, Gaby specialised in collaborative piano playing, and enjoyed a thriving career as a collaborative pianist, chamber musician and corépétiteur in three continents over the next twenty years. She has performed extensively as a soloist, a collaborator, and in chamber groups. Gaby has a successful piano teaching studio in Perth, is an AMEB examiner in Western Australia, accompanies extensively and adjudicates in local competitions. She has completed her MMus degree, and has recently started her doctoral work at UWA.
Studio Exchange Central
As piano teachers are often isolated in their own studios, they are often left wondering what their colleagues' teaching 'secrets' are, and how they run their studios.
Have you ever wondered how other teachers teach sight-reading, choose repertoire, improve students' technical abilities, or handle 'difficult parents'?
STUDIO EXCHANGE CENTRAL is an opportunity for us to ask each other questions about our teaching, as well as share our own knowledge.
These sessions are by registration, and are limited in number of participants, so everyone will have the opportunity to raise issues relevant to them, and share their knowledge in an intimate group of supportive colleagues.
Registration for Studio Exchange Central will be at the desk, and numbers are restricted to 10 for each session.
Jocelyn Kotchie
Jocelyn 'Jo' Kotchie is a Western Australian composer and music educator specialising in pedagogical music for children. Her teaching career spans more than 40 years, covering areas from early childhood through secondary school curriculum development (Steiner).
A prolific composer across many genres, Jo has written more than 300 works for children of all ages - many on various exam syllabi - from fun songs for young children and piano music at all levels to vocal/instrumental ensemble work for primary and high school students and both sacred and secular choral works for all sizes and styles of choir.
As well as maintaining a busy teaching practice and compositional commitments, Jo serves on a number of committees and
organisations including the AMEB Advisory Committee, the Australasian Piano Pedagogy Conference, the West Australian Music Teachers' Association (President), the WAMTA Recital and Concerto Competition (Chair) and the WA Piano Pedagogy Conference (current Chair).
Jo's music is published by Wirripang and may be purchased through their website at www.australiancomposers.com.au
Pieces or Songs? Exploring Creativity in Pedagogical Music
Do pieces of music need to have words to be defined as songs? Or is the lyricism inherent in the music enough to characterise a piece as a 'song without words'? And how does adding lyrics to music change our (or the student's) perception of that piece?
In this workshop, Jo will look at what happens when we take a musical idea and encourage our students to explore their interpretation of the music, whether that be through the creation of lyrics or by bringing to life their thoughts and feelings. Are those interpretations determined by the student's age? Sex? Background and life experiences? The results may surprise you!
Join Jo in a hands on exploration through the creative minds of children and teens as they are encouraged to express their ideas, thoughts and feelings through their relationship with music. Learn strategies to help your students unlock their creative potential and take home one of Jo's compositional 'ideas' that you can immediately put to use with your own students.
Valerie Lang
Valerie Lang is a passionate musician and music educator, having a wide range of musical interests ranging from piano pedagogy, class music education and aural skill development, to singing projects for elderly community members. Valerie has spent many years as a music educator at Perth College where she implemented a programme of implementing aural skills within instrumental lessons and was a member of a committee to promote staff professional development.
Valerie has recently presented papers on 'Developing Aural skills in Instrumental lessons, and 'Intergenerational Singing as a means of promoting well-being in the elderly' at the 2017 ASME Conference in Melbourne. The Intergenerational Singing paper was also presented at the 2017 Positive Education Conference in Perth. Valerie's interest in piano pedagogy arose from her undergraduate studies in piano and piano pedagogy with Brian Michell at The University of Western Australia. Valerie believes that developing technical skills in students' early years enables them to access a wide variety of music with ease – ultimately leading to greater engagement with and enjoyment of music making. Currently, Valerie runs a private piano teaching studio with students ranging from beginners to diploma levels, and has recently commenced as the Academic Development Officer at the AMEB (WA).
The Pianist's Technical Tool Kit
Piano teachers have to be equipped with various ways to teach a particular musical passage due to the varying ages, physical attributes and hand size and hand shapes of their students. Technique is not a 'one size fits all' skill - learning and playing repertoire can be made easier if students can experiment with appropriate options for particular musical patterns. As early as 1928, the AMEB's Syllabus promoted a 'sound, technical foundation' for examination candidates. The foreword for Level 1 in the current AMEB Pianoforte syllabus lists a set of objectives which promote a secure technical foundation. The title of this session – 'The
Pianist's Technical Tool Kit' is taken from a famous adage of my late teacher Brian Michell – 'develop your technical tool kit' or, in more formal pedagogical terminology, develop a variety of technical skills to suit one's physical attributes.
Developing technical skills in students' early years enables them to access a wide variety of music with ease – ultimately leading to greater engagement with, and enjoyment of music making.
This presentation will focus on some technically difficult patterns/passages in a selection of pieces from the 2018 AMEB syllabus (Grades 4 to 6) and offer suggestions for different 'ways' or 'techniques' to experiment with – thus being able to choose the right tool for the job!
The AMEB Syllabus Options in 2018 – adapting and evolving with the times
100 years of the AMEB in Australia has brought with it a rich history of providing graded assessments of the achievements of music, speech and drama. The objectives of the AMEB have always been clearly outlined and transparent. Early AMEB syllabus material from 1928 states that the "object of the Examinations is to assist and improve musical education by supplying an authoritative and reliable test of musical work from the most elementary to the highest grade"(p.7, AMEB Syllabus, 1928) providing examinations in Theory, Pianoforte, Violin, Viola, Violoncello, Singing and Elocution. Class singing and Musical Perception were also examinable options in 1928.
The AMEB has evolved with societal changes and needs. Currently, examinations in various theory syllabuses, a wide variety of instruments, voice, and teaching syllabuses are available. Musical Theatre, Singing and Piano for Leisure, and Contemporary Popular Music – are all alternatives to the more traditional 'Classical' syllabuses.
This presentation will explore more recent syllabus options including – P Plate Piano and Musical Theatre. The internationally recognised Rockschool syllabus will also be explored – the AMEB's association with Rockschool being to administer its examinations and to offer advice and support to parents and students. Finally – two little known assessment programs available in WA only – the 'Performance Evaluation Programs' and 'Induction Tests' will be discussed. The AMEB in 2018 – adapting and evolving with the times!
Christine Louie
Christine was born in Brisbane and began her piano studies at the age of seven. She achieved her AMusA in 2009. Christine is currently based in Perth where she has her private studio. She is also the Secretary for the West Australian Music Teachers' Association. Christine originally studied a Bachelor of Science, majoring in Psychology, but decided to pursue her love for music. In 2014, Christine graduated from the Queensland University of Technology studying a Bachelor of Music.
Her first piano student was a family friend diagnosed with ASD. Throughout the five years of their piano lessons, she gradually developed interest in learning various teaching approaches that best suit children with ASD. She furthered her studies in 2015 and recently graduated from the University of Melbourne studying a Master of Music Therapy. Christine also did further training in Neurologic Music Therapy with Dr Michael Thaut and Dr Corene Hurt- Thaut.
Approaches to Teaching Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Have you ever got a call from a parent asking you if you teach children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? Or a call from another teacher asking for teaching tips?
Teaching a student with ASD is rewarding in many ways, and like teaching any student, it's based on trial and error. However, there are a few ways we can approach them that may allow us to enter their world.
Just like any student, every single student diagnosed with ASD has differing strengths and interests—which means that no one approach suits all. Christine will reference two contrasting lesson examples of her students—Jason (21) and Lucy (5) (Pseudonyms have been used).
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Mark Matthews
Mark was born in Wollongong and studied piano, organ and vocals from the age of nine. He resides there at present. He gained his Diploma in Music with the Yamaha Music Foundation in 1988 and has received an A.Mus.Ed and A.Comp (Hons) with the Australian Society of Musicology and Composition for his album, "Music for the Heart and Soul" Opus 1. Mark is a presenter on 97.3 ABC Illawarra, where he can be heard regularly on the Saturday breakfast program. Mark launched "Music for the Heart and Soul" Opus 1 in 2005 - a CD and piano score of original piano compositions. This was followed with Opus 2 in 2006 and Opus 3 in 2009. Proceeds from the CD sales of his "Music for the Heart and Soul" series go to Redkite - supporting children through cancer. In January 2010, Mark composed an entire 12-piece piano score entitled "As the Months Go By". This was accomplished in the period of just one week and is published through Wirripang. In July 2010, Mark was awarded the Paul Harris Fellow by Wollongong Rotary Club for his service to the community and in November he received the Wollongong Central's Top Gong Award for Community Service to Wollongong. Mark's composition "Emily's Etude" is featured in AMEB PFL Grade 4 Series 3 book. In 2017 he launched 'Ascendance', 'Breathless' and 'Courage for Music for the Heart and Soul'. At WAMTA 2018 he launches 'Destiny for the Heart and Soul', the fourth in this seven-album series covering the key centres from A – G.
The Piano Possibilities are Endless!
We are Spoilt for choice! So many pieces to choose from!! Where to start?
Well, it's as easy as ABC!
Planning pieces for your prodigies should be a pleasant pastime.
The composer of "Emilys Etude" from PFL Grade 4, Series 3 discusses key centres, modulations, styles and teaching techniques to aid in the process.
The newly released series from A through to C of 'Ascendance', 'Breathless' and 'Courage for Music for the Heart and Soul' capture numerous key centres and tone structures.
Come and enjoy the debut of 'Destiny for the Heart and Soul' encircling D major, minor and Dorian modes being launched at WAMTA 2018.
Anneka Pearton
Anneka Pearton lives and breathes the piano and has played, performed and taught for as long as she can remember. She is the founder and principal of the highly reputed PianoEasy Music School and has averaged teaching 100 piano students per week for the last 17 years, the majority of them being adults. She is the creator of the PianoEasy program that has recently been launched online for other teachers to replicate her success.
With PianoEasy the primary relationship fostered is the connection with the piano, with reading being taught as a consequence of being able to play rather than a prerequisite. PianoEasy theory is built on a thorough and applied chord knowledge and understanding of the relationship between notes, chords and scales.
Players with previous piano learning and new PianoEasy teachers commonly report a new found freedom of expression in playing, arranging, improvising, composing and performing and a new found understanding and ease in music reading / writing.
The PianoEasy program is particularly suited to teaching groups of adults / kids of up to 10 students.
How to Teach Groups of Adults/ Kids with the Wonderful PianoEasy Program
Advantages of teaching the piano in shared lessons include motivation, exposure to different tastes, talents and learning strategies, it's financially advantageous and players experience the pleasure of making music in front of others, with others and learning from each other. It's more fun, more effective and more rewarding.
The PianoEasy program presents a wonderful method to teach great songs of various styles, help students experiment with re-arranging, improvising and composing and unfold advanced theory and reading prowess in the shortest of time. The online support materials include a weekly video re-cap of the learning, so that people can easily catch up if ever they miss a class. Whether you are looking for a new way to teach adults / kids, or whether you are just curious about group teaching or 21st century music programs, this presentation is guaranteed to inspire and enrich your teaching practice.
Wendy Brentnall-Wood
Always a child singing or picking up an instrument to make music, Wendy Brentnall-Wood began teaching Piano & Theory in 1978 to support herself as a university student. Upon completion of her B.Mus. Ed degree from Melbourne University Conservatorium, Wendy continued teaching privately whilst juggling a full-time classroom and instrumental coordinator position. Once married and having a family, Private teaching became an ever-expanding career. The demand for her services was such that Wendy began employing teachers first from home and then in her first retail studio in Heidelberg, Melbourne, and including multiple instruments and keyboard lab.
Over many years, Wendy's passion has provided further experience teaching classroom music in primary and secondary schools, developing and teaching preschool group classes, instrumental lessons in schools on multiple instruments, studios, privately and online. Wendy's business grew from home teaching to 30+ schools, 4 Retail Studios, 8 Franchises and 30+ teachers and includes her own teaching program utilising over 110 books, backing tracks, flashcards and other resources. As part of her commitment to quality Music Education, Wendy has also developed her own Teacher Training programs for her own Teachers and Coaching Courses for Independent Music Teachers around the world.
Growing your Music School- The Business of being a Music Teacher
Music Teachers who are not working for a school are ostensibly Business owners, but usually they have no training as business owners. This discussion is aimed at Music Teachers who work for themselves (or want to) and wish to improve their situation. It will be an interactive workshop. Learn the stages a Music School or Music Teaching Business grows through from working for someone else to owning multiple businesses, known as the Music School Success Ladder.
Where are YOU on the Ladder? and where do you want to get to? What are areas of Management required in running a Music School Business? and what tasks do these entail? How do you grow a business from being a sole teacher, to employing others, owning a retail studio, multiple studios and so forth? At the end of the session, participants will know where they are currently on the MSS ladder, what level they are aiming for, and what needs to be considered and actioned to achieve their desired goal.
Katie Zhukov
Katie Zhukov has a PhD from UNSW and a Master's degree in performance from the Juilliard School of Music, New York. Prior to working as a researcher at the University of Queensland she taught piano at the Sydney, Queensland and Western Australian Conservatoriums and examined for AMEB for 20 years.
Zhukov has championed piano music by Australian composers, recording three solo CDs and producing Wirripang Australian Piano Anthology (2011) and Australian Women Composers' Piano Anthology (2015). Dr Zhukov has published three book chapters and 12 journal articles on instrumental teaching in Psychology of Music, Musicae Scientiae, International Journal of Music Education, Music Education Research, Research Studies in Music Education, British Journal of Music Education, and Australian Journal of Music Education. She has presented 29 papers at the ISME, ICMPC, Reflective Conservatoire, Performer's Voice, RIME, ASME, and APPC Conferences, is currently serving on the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Music Education: Research.
Conquering Performance Anxiety
Applying research findings to optimise music performance. Music students of all ages suffer from stage fright. Dr Zhukov will discuss approaches to physical and cognitive symptoms of performance anxiety to help teachers find solutions suitable to their students.
Piano Music by Female Australian Composers
Katie Zhukov has commissioned new pedagogical repertoire from 15 established and emerging Australian women composers and published an anthology in 2015. Following on from her previous introduction to some of these composers, she will demonstrate a variety of pieces ranging from Grade 4 to Diploma level. The second volume of the anthology is coming out in 2019.


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I usually write on maps themselves, but today I want to write on imaging maps. I wanted to get high resolution images of my maps, but didn't want to buy a large format scanner or commercially available photographic copy stand. My phone has a great camera, and with sufficient lighting I get incredibly crisp, detailed photos. With the imaging device decided, I set out to build the hardware myself.
I did some internet research and toyed with several candidate designs: all wood versus wood/plastic/metal hybrid, black or white base, multiple or single rail, etc. My choice was to use a white melamine faced MDF base and platform to hold the camera (Home Depot) with aluminum pole and angle (Amazon) to support the camera. Further, I decided to make the pole and camera platform removable so I can store my stand easily, and to make the camera platform adjustable.
This is only the second time I've worked with melamine board so I did some reading on how to cut it cleanly. Good tips, but I didn't follow them, instead I took the suggestion of another site that I use a fine finish circular saw blade and tape the line of cut. And I'm glad I did, it came out perfectly smooth. I repeated the process to cut the stock for the camera platform, then used a 2 inch hole saw to cut the aperture; this cut came out with a few chips in the surface however since the maps will not come into contact with it I am not concerned.
Cutting the aluminum was a job for hand tools since I don't have a chop saw at my disposal. I ordered the square tube to the desired length of 2 feet but the angle required cutting into one 6 inch piece and two 3 inch pieces.
After cutting I filed the edge to knock off the sharp burrs. Following this I drilled holes in the brackets to attach them to the melamine board, and matching holes in the melamine board to affix them with ¼ inch bolts.
I drilled holes 3 inches apart in the brackets on the platform, one in the upper bracket and one in the lower, and holes in the tube 1 inch apart so the platform could be adjusted. Again using ¼ inch bolts I affixed the platform to the pole, securing it with bar knobs.
To get a crisp image I need good lighting. I procured 2 clamp on spotlights and 25 watt incandescent bulbs to clamp on the edges of the camera platform. While bright light will fade the maps, exposure will be short.
It came out looking great, especially considering it cost around $75 and was made in my garage. The lighting was a little hot in the center of the map, so I might have to replace that, but all told, the images came out sharper and less shadowed than when holding the camera in hand.
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The Rutgers Center for Race and Ethnicity, in partnership with the Rutgers University Libraries, the New Jersey Council for the Humanities (NJCH), and the New Brunswick Free Public Library, will host a screening and discussion of A Place Out of Time: The Bordentown School, on Tuesday April 13th at 7:00 pm in the Teleconference Lecture Hall, on the 4th floor of the Archibald S. Alexander Library on Rutgers' College Ave. Campus in New Brunswick.
A Place Out of Time: The Bordentown School tells the little-known story of the last all-black, publicly funded, co-educational boarding school north of the Mason-Dixon Line. A hub of African-American culture, the school was an unexpected casualty of the fight for social and educational justice in the Civil Rights Movement. A Place Out of Time asks the critical question: what happens to all-black institutions in a desegregated world?
Featuring remarkable archival footage and interviews with historians and Bordentown School alumni, viewers are guided by acclaimed actress Ruby Dee through this stirring portrait of a remarkable black cultural hub which thrived in a time when discrimination was both law and custom. A Place Out of Time: The Bordentown School will be featured on the award-winning PBS documentary series P.O.V. and has been screened at numerous New Jersey film festivals, including the Newark Black Film Festival.
The screening and discussion will be facilitated by Dr. Mark Krasovic, the 2008-2010 Geraldine R. Dodge Postdoctoral Fellow at Rutgers-Newark's Institute on Ethnicity, Culture and the Modern Experience.
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Dr. Mark Krasovic is the 2008-2010 Geraldine R. Dodge Postdoctoral Fellow at Rutgers-Newark's Institute on Ethnicity, Culture and the Modern Experience. Dr. Krasovic received his Bachelor's degree in Comparative Literature and Anthropology from Rutgers University, his Master's degree in American Studies from Michigan State University, and his Ph.D in American Studies from Yale University. He is currently working on a book manuscript entitled, "The Struggle for Newark: Plotting Urban Crisis in the Great Society." His dissertation, on which the manuscript is based, was the Honorable Mention Finalist for the American Studies Association's Ralph Henry Gabriel Dissertation Prize in 2008. His research has been supported by the New Jersey Historical Commission and the Lyndon Baines Johnson Foundation, among other sources. He has taught at Michigan State , Yale, The College of New Jersey, and Princeton University. Dr. Krasovic grew up in Piscataway, NJ, and now lives with his wife and son in Ewing.
For more information about the film, and the New Jersey Council for the Humanities sponsorship of similar viewing in our communities across New Jersey, please see: http://njch.org/justicefilms.html
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A Long Overdue RAD Update!
|March 29, 2015
|Posted by Running at Disney under Miscellaneous
You might have noticed that it's been a bit quiet around here for the past few weeks. It's definitely not for a lack of content, because believe me I've got plenty of that! I have great recaps of Marathon, Star Wars and Princess Weekends just waiting in the wings from some very talented guest writers.
The reason why they haven't made it up here yet is that I needed to take a short hiatus from RAD for a bit. Life has taken some unexpected (but good!) turns in 2015 and because of that something had to give. Unfortunately, this was what made sense to let go of while I caught my breath.
Last year I took the leap and started my own business. I'm VERY lucky that it has turned out to be successful and that I have numerous clients that are keeping me busy. Running a business has been rewarding and incredibly fulfilling, however it is a lot more work than I could've ever expected. I often find myself working at night and on the weekends to take care of various administrative tasks and getting myself on track for the week ahead. Time that I had previously devoted to blogging. This entire journey has been a learning experience and I expect to continue to learn more and experience those bumps for years to come. That's part of the fun right?
Probably the bigger change this year was that in early January, B and I found out that we are expecting a baby! Early in 2014, I was also pregnant and sadly lost the baby at about 8 weeks. It was a hard reality to face at the time, but I managed to get my life back together find great happiness in my family, friends, career and self. It was what motivated me to make a career change, get my health issues under control and really learn to love myself. So while that baby was never born, it had a big impact on my life.
The news that I was pregnant again was great and should have been met with overwhelming joy, but it was not. In fact, I had quite the opposite reaction, I was terrified and became quite depressed for a few weeks.
Terrified because I wasn't sure if I could face going through another miscarriage. I was waiting for the 8 week mark with dread. During my first doctor's visit, I went in expecting the worst and was sure we were going to leave with bad news.
Depressed because once again my life was changing. I had worked so hard over the past year on finding joy and doing the things I love…that was all about to change. On top of that I was feeling HORRIBLE. The
morning all-day sickness was so bad that I actually lost 6 pounds in the first few weeks from not eating and the exhaustion was overwhelming. All I wanted to do for about a month was sleep. It made working difficult, let alone keeping up with RAD. I also found myself resentful of B for not feeling this way too. He was 50% responsible for this, yet he felt fine, was eating normally and could still even have a cocktail…NOT FAIR!
Needless to say, the first trimester was another roller coaster of emotions for me and I was finding difficulty in how to deal with it all. It was hard to wrap my brain around all of this because society tells us that one should be overjoyed with the news of pregnancy and I was clearly struggling with it all. Again, priority went to my business since that is my livelihood and something that I have worked so hard to put together and getting myself back on track to feeling good.
I'm happy to say that now 14 weeks plus a few days into the pregnancy, I am starting to feel like myself again and the excitement is really starting to kick in. I no longer have to sleep 10 hours a night plus naps to function, my appetite is back in full force, and the nausea has subsided for the most part. I have had numerous genetic tests done due to my "advanced age" and everything has come back normal…a huge sigh of relief! We are now talking names, nursery design and the like….all the fun stuff 🙂
While the past few months have been difficult, they have once again allowed me to learn a lot about myself. I clearly need to manage my time better and get more organized to juggle all of the balls I have in the air…this will be especially true once the baby arrives! Also that life's changes don't have to throw me into a tailspin. Even though it is difficult at the time, there always seems to be a great outcome in the end and I just need to focus on getting there as smoothly as possible.
Looooong story short, RAD has not disappeared, it's just been on hiatus for a bit while I've been figuring some stuff out. I want to thank all of the guest writers who took the time to cover all of the events for me during this time and I PROMISE that your work will be posted soon. I also want to thank all of my readers for not giving up on me and always being a wonderful support of this blog. Most importantly, my family and friends for putting up with all my craziness…I'll say it again, B is a saint. 🙂
So what's coming up on Running at Disney this year? Well sadly there are no runDisney races in store for 2015. The next race on my roster is the 2016 Glass Slipper Challenge, which I'm hoping will be baby's first Disney trip! This means I will be looking for more contributors to cover events and give your unique perspectives on all things runDisney. If you're interested, shoot me an email.
That doesn't mean that I won't be writing though. Being an observer, instead of a participant, in runDisney events has given me a different perspective on everything and trust me, I have a lot of opinions about it. I am also planning on giving the site a good revamp this year to better organize all of the information stored on this blog. There are 3 years of runDisney knowledge, tips and tricks here that you need to be able to find!
My one and probably only Disney trip of this year is coming up in April. I knew I had to get one last trip in before I got too big to comfortably walk around the parks. Plus this summer is coming and I don't do Disney in the summer heat. If you are in WDW April 17-21, let me know so I can say hi!
2015 is turning out to be an exciting year and I hope you will all stick around and continue this journey with me. xoxoxo
Neverland Beanie Winner & A Gift For You!
|February 20, 2015
|Posted by Running at Disney under Miscellaneous
Thank you to everyone who participated in this week's fun giveaway for a Neverland Beanie from Whosits & Whatsits!! I loved to see what everyone's favorite item was and all the different unique styles out there.
Now without further delay, the big winner is: Wendy Budrow Congratulations on winning this fun Neverland Beanie. Check your email for more information.
Good news for everyone out there, the folks over at Whosits & Whatsits have been kind enough to offer a 15% discount to all of my RAD readers through February 28th as a special gift for entering the giveaway! Just simply use the code RAD at checkout to receive the discount.
I'd love to see what you get and how you're rocking your Disney style. Share your photos on the Running at Disney Facebook page or send them to me via email and I'll share them. Thanks again!
A Lovely Giveaway From Whosits & Whatsits
|February 14, 2015
|Posted by Running at Disney under Miscellaneous, Product Reviews
Love is in the air this Valentine's Day! Since I love all of my RAD readers so much, I wanted to thank you for all of your love and support with a fun giveaway from Whosits and Whatsits!
"I've got gadgets and gizmos aplenty. I've got whosits and whatsits galore."
– Ariel, The Little Mermaid
When I first went on the Whosits and Whatsits website, I immediately wanted EVERYTHING. I'm a huge Disneynerd, but I'm not a fan of wearing things that scream Disney. All of the items here are very stylish with a subtle nod to many Disney favorites. From shirts, sweatshirts, jewelry and hats, there is something for everyone.
By far my favorite item is the Neverland Beanie!
Since I live in the Northeast, you won't find me outside without a beanie on my heard from November to March. This hat is SO CUTE!! It's stylish and warm. I've gotten so many compliments on it and no one seems to get the "feather in the cap" reference until I point it out. Then they love it even more!
Well I have an extra Neverland Beanie just for you! You can enter to win through next Thursday, February 19th and I will announce the winner on Friday.
3 Years of Running at Disney
|January 1, 2015
|Posted by Running at Disney under Miscellaneous
It's kind of hard for me to believe that I started Running at Disney three years ago. This blog has gone through quite the transformation over the years. I started Running at Disney as a way to hold myself accountable while training for my first half marathon. Now after completing 8 half marathons, 1 full marathon and numerous other races it's fun to take a step back and revisit the journey. Like the first time I ran 6 miles. Or when I ran the Walt Disney World Marathon. Or when I visited Disneyland for the first time.
As my goals have changed, so has Running at Disney. This blog is no longer about me, but about the community. I strive to be a useful resource about runDisney and Disney in general and I have really enjoyed opening up this forum to members of the community to help in those efforts. I can't wait to share more of your stories this year!!
To celebrate, I put together a bunch of goodies to giveaway for one lucky winner!
Here we have a brand new copy of The Color Companion to Walt Disney World (review coming soon!), a RunnerBox, a Running at Disney BondiBand, and a runDisney pin! Enter below and I will select the winner next Thursday, January 8th.
Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Dooney & Bourke Bags!
|September 20, 2014
|Posted by Running at Disney under Epcot Food & Wine Festival, Miscellaneous
Ok Disney…now you've done it! Do you just want my bank account number so you can take all my money?!?
This September Disney is releasing and all new Dooney & Bourke collection inspired by my favorite event of the year, the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival! Unlike some of the other patterns that have emerged from the Disney Dooney & Bourke Collection, I actually really like this! It is subtle, yet still whimsical. Well done Disney…
These beauties will be released on September 29th and will be exclusively sold at the Food & Wine Festival. You will be able to find them (if there are any left!) at the Festival Center which is located in the old Wonders of Life Pavilion between Universe of Energy and Mission: Space in Future World.
Wow…what a coincidence! I am actually going to BE at the Festival on September 29th! Maybe this lovely hipster will magically end up in my suitcase 🙂
What do you think of the new Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Dooney & Bourke designs?


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Highway Hope Supplementary School in a bid to also cater for extracurricular activities have a Music School where the following instruments are taught both during the week and at weekends-Piano, Drums, Bass Guitars. To find out more about availability and times , please contact
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We are extraordinarily proud of how far we have come with our productions of "Romeo and Juliet." We've done full-text versions, cut versions and even had local celebrities like Alton Brown, Monica Pearson and Clark Howard read the prologue to each show! And through it all, one thing is constant: we're always open on Valentine's Day!
We hope you'll join us as we continue the tradition!
Mushmouth Amok!by Dedalus
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
The Shakespeare Tavern's new production of "Romeo and Juliet" starts out well. The initial fight is staged with enough verve, and with sharp enough characterizations that I had high hopes for the evening, especially considering the "track record" of the last few shows I've seen there.
But, after the dueling settles down, something unfortunate happens. The actors begin to talk, and the show sinks like a stone.
This is unusual, since these actors have all shown their skill for the text of Shakespeare, and for building credible characters based on that text. They have the rare ability for finding the "music" in the language without losing its sense or substance. Here, though, it's as if they have been directed to spew out their speeches at the fastest possible speed, no doubt to keep the pace lively and to get through the show in the "two short hours" predicted by the prologue. Unfortunately, the result is chronic mushmouth – I literally could understand only one word in ten, so all credibility, all comprehension, all poetry is completely lost. And the ironic result is the play drags unmercifully, seemingly twice as long as its "THREE long hours" of running time.
The worst offender is Mary Russell's Juliet. At the top of the second half, once she learns the fates of Tybalt and Romeo, she becomes all whiny and distraught, swallowing all her words in a cascade of tears and incomprehension. Yes, Juliet is supposed to be on the edge of madness, but she also needs to be mercurial and understandable. Ms. Russell is one-note only, and it's not a pleasant note. JC Long fares better as Romeo, with many clear and character-driven moments, but he too, especially in the second half, races through too many speeches with little apparent comprehension.
On the other hand, Daniel Parvis is quite an excellent Mercutio – I have some quibbles with some of his choices during his "Queen Mab" speech, but at least he was making interesting choices and making them clear to us. Doug Kaye's Friar Lawrence is also sharp and well done, and he doesn't fall into the mushmouth syndrome until his last scene. The program lists Joanna Daniel as the Nurse, but I'm sure it wasn't she I saw, but Erin Considine (I think), who, unlike everyone else, was able to make her speed of delivery understandable, and to make it seem like a character choice, not a tempo drill. She was hysterical and charming at the same time, and I missed her when she was off stage.
Still and all, old pros Maurice Ralston and Andrew Houchins were all words and monotony, with no characterization and no attempt at clarity, and seemed to be "phoning in" their performances. To be perfectly honest, I was shocked, especially considering the caliber of performance I've seen from both of them. I was also shocked at how dull and "stately" the party choreography was (all non-smiling back-and-forth pavanne, repeated too many times). I know this is a tragedy, but, at that point, the characters should be having a modicum of fun.
My suspicion is that the play wasn't quite ready to go on its feet, that another week's rehearsal, another week's "table time" would eliminate all the "mushmouth" clarity problems. It would also allow the actors to achieve the level of comprehension and characterization I know they're capable of. Still and all, I saw the show I saw, I have to report on what I saw, and I have to leave speculation to those of you fortunate enough to see it when it's actually ready.
All this being said, as usual the fight scenes were the best parts of the show. The early scenes adequately showed the adolescent conviviality of the Montague and Capulet factions, the performances of Mr. Parvis, Mr. Kaye, and Ms. Considine (if it were indeed she) were, for the most part, praiseworthy. And only time will tell if this oft-performed tale will be oft-performed enough by this particular cast.
And, for the sake of the audiences to come, please slow down and E-Nun-Ci-Ate!
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Tuesday, February 10, 2009
"My only love sprung from my only hate!
Too early seen unknown, and known too late!
Prodigious birth of love it is to me,
That I should love a loathed enemy." – Act I, Scene 5
"Romeo and Juliet," arguably Shakespeare's most popular play, is more than just the bane of ninth grade English students; it serves as an initial impression of the Tavern for many theatergoers. About half the people in the audience of the February 6 show, most of them in couples, acknowledged that it was their first visit to the venue. Unfortunately, judging by the lukewarm applause and halfhearted laughs peppered throughout "the two hours traffic of our stage," it's doubtful that many of them will return.
Tavern regulars appreciate the fact that the Atlanta Shakespeare Company always stays true to its sources while taking just enough risks to jive with a modern audience. Plenty of risks are employed in this production, helmed by Laura Cole with assistance from Maurice Ralston, who moonlights as Capulet. Sometimes it all comes together but, as a whole, this "Romeo and Juliet" leaves a lot to be desired.
So what went wrong? Ironically, one of the least effective choices was also one of the safest: the casting of Mary Russell. She is a solid performer, but her Juliet acts more like a child throwing a tantrum than a young woman consumed by a forbidden relationship, and Russell's inability to fully explore this multilayered character renders it difficult for the audience to connect with her. Fan favorite J.C. Long's Romeo is about one more platitude and some black nail polish away from being what today's teenagers refer to as "emo." He gripes and whines and sulks around the stage while trying his hardest to magically manufacture some chemistry with Russell; one is more likely to sympathize with the bright-eyed Paris (current apprentice Lee Osorio), with his hopeful smile and ever-present bouquet. This Romeo and Juliet's relationship has all the depth of the modern kind that culminates in the couple shooting daggers at each other from opposite sides of the set while playing the "you are [not] the father" game with Maury Povich: it's sloppy, superficial and hard to believe.
At least Daniel Parvis gets some, albeit not nearly enough, stage time to stretch his actor's muscles with history's most brazen portrayal of Mercutio – the perfect example of a risk that works. Whether he's taunting his archrival Tybalt (Mike Niedzwiecki) or groping Juliet's nurse (Erin Considine, a last-minute replacement who seems to be channeling Lorraine Swanson, Mo Collins' befuddled and braying recurring character from "MADtv"), Parvis completely steals the show; his delivery of the "Queen Mab" speech alone is an extraordinary feat, and the plays sags considerably after Mercutio's murder. Doug Kaye turns in another fine performance as Friar Lawrence, and Maureen Yasko (probably the strongest member of this season's Apprentice Company) is memorable in her brief scene as the Apothecarie, even more than she is as Montague's Lady.
"Romeo and Juliet"'s lighting is beautiful, particularly during the balcony scene, and the costumes are dazzling, as always. Drawing names for a chance to read the Prologue is a fun idea, although watching the raffle winner deliver the speech is ultimately more exciting than the title characters' relatively chaste displays of affection. When all is said and done, the production feels much longer than its promised running time, and caring about its outcome becomes increasingly difficult. It's a well-loved story with a smattering of standout performances, but this year's "Romeo and Juliet" probably won't win the Tavern any new fans. [POST A COMMENT REGARDING THIS REVIEW]


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Third legend edition Bugatti Veyron Meo Costantini
Bugatti revealed its latest limited-edition Veyron Meo Costantini at the Dubai Motor Show.
The Bugatti Veyron Meo Costantini is powered by a quad-turbocharged 8.0-liter W16 engine that develops 1,200 horsepower and 1,106 lb-ft. of torque to all four wheels using a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.
The sprint from zero to 62 takes only 2.4 seconds and top speed is 255 mph.
Bugatti will build just three cars of the Veyron Legend Meo Costantini. Each car will cost about $2.8 million before taxes and shipping are factored in.


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By Kelly Santos
Medicare identification cards will be redesigned to remove Social Security numbers from the display in an effort to protect consumers from identity theft. The change—thanks to the passage of the Medicare Identity Theft Prevention Act—was a long time coming. It follows a recent study that revealed beneficiaries were at risk for identity theft but couldn't get new cards due to high costs. Beneficiaries are required to carry their Medicare cards on them at all times, but the cards use their SSNs for identification purposes.
"Seniors have spent a lifetime building their financial security," said Rep. Lloyd Doggett, a Texas Democrat. "Their savings and credit should not be put at risk for identity theft if someone steals their card."
Medical identity theft is on the rise. Roughly 1.85 million Americans were affected by medical identity theft in 2012—up from 1.49 million in 2011, according to the Third Annual Survey on Medical Identity Theft published by the Ponemon Institute.
The problem leads to serious consequences for victims. When identity thieves use your identity for medical care, their medical information (blood type, etc.) may be added to your record, adversely affecting your own treatment. When they repeatedly use your health insurance information, you may quickly reach caps that limit the services and medical devices that you're eligible to receive. When you try to make a legitimate health insurance claim, your health plan may deny coverage once the caps are met.
This article originally appeared on Identity Theft 911 blog.
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Giving Families Hope
A core value that guides our work is hope. We hold hope for students until hope is internalized, and family members, caregivers, and loved ones of students who participate in our College Mental Health Programs also experience restored hopefulness. Here are a few testimonies written by NITEO alumni parents.
"We are so very thankful that we found you and NITEO. It has been a life changer for our son. You have a wonderful staff and program. It is so important for these young adults to know that others are experiencing the same thing and there is a safe place to go and rebuild yourself. I loved your term 'scaffolding.' Some people can add a story or two quickly but for others just getting a half story up higher is enough for now. We do consider you family now, and we are more committed than ever to the program and helping others who face what our son has faced."
"Our son was diagnosed with bipolar disorder 4 years ago and had to drop out after his freshmen year. He was enthusiastic about attending and had received an academic scholarship, but the disorder was unmanageable at the time, and he needed help. My husband and I met with Larry and Courtney to make sure NITEO would be a good fit for our son. We left that office with tears in our eyes because we knew this program was too good to be true. We watched him regain his confidence and balance within himself over the semester. He gained friendships and the students gathered outside of the classroom for social events that they planned themselves. When I asked him about the benefit to participating in NITEO, he told me that it gave him the confidence to get back to college. Our son informed us that he signed up for a college class this summer and is paying for it on his own. He has held a job for 4 months now and is doing well. This program has given our son hope and that hope transcends throughout this entire family. We have always had faith in our son and his potential but without the NITEO Program, he would not have the confidence and self-esteem to make his dreams a reality."


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Every year in Texas, the Office of the Governor, Economic Development and Tourism commissions a study to determine the most popular tourist attractions in the state. The results of the 2005 study, which was conducted by Virginia-based D.K. Shifflet & Associates, have been released.
The survey ranks attractions overall, as well as two sub-categories: in-state visitors and out-of-state visitors. In-state visitors must have traveled in excess of 50 miles to reach the attraction in order for the visit to be counted.
It comes as no surprise that San Antonio led the state in the number of Top 10 attractions in a single city. Once again, the in-state and out-of-state lists were fairly similar. However, a few items "swapped spots." But, overall, it seems in-state and out-of-state visitors agree, for the most part, on what is worth seeing and doing while on vacation in the Lone Star State.
2005 Top Attractions (in-state visitors):
2. Paseo del Rio (River Walk)
3. Alamo
7. Houston Space Center
8. Six Flags Over Texas
2005 Top Attractions (out-of-state visitors):
1. Alamo
2. Paseo del Rio (River Walk)
3. Six Flags Over Texas


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Jeremy Zalacca - Director of Athletic Communications
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The Pfeiffer men's basketball team (12-2) snapped its brief two-game skid with an impressive 106-85 victory at Methodist (13-4) on Wednesday evening. Methodist entered play with a perfect 6-0 home record before the Falcons handed them their first loss inside the Riddle Center.
Six different Falcons scored in double digits in the victory, led once again by senior guard Josh Calhoun who poured in 20. Marcus Sawyers added 19 points on 8-of-16 shooting.
For much of the year, Pfeiffer's staples have been knocking down 3's and forcing turnovers and the script was the same tonight. The Falcons converted 14 triples and forced the Monarchs into 34 turnovers in the victory. Calhoun and Blake Smith each hit three from long range and three other players made two.
Eric Ambrosio finished with 13 points, while Brendan Jones, Smith and Brian Harper all added 10 points. Nolan Whitener paced the Falcons with 11 boards.
The hosts were led by 28 points from Troynell Reese who went 12-for-18 from the field and added eight boards. Davion Ayabarreno finished with a double-double, scoring 12 points and grabbing 11 boards.
Methodist held a 49-34 advantage but couldn't overcome the turnovers. Pfeiffer turned those 34 giveaways into 45 points on the other end, winning the points off turnover margin by 36. Despite being outrebounded, Pfeiffer led 17-10 in second-chance points.
At the break, the Falcons had a 45-33 lead but blew the game open with a 61-point second half. The Falcons hit 8 of their 14 threes in the final 20 minutes and shot 47.9 percent from the field. Harper had all 10 of his points in the second half.
Pfeiffer returns home this weekend where they are unbeaten at 7-0. On Saturday, the Falcons host N.C. Wesleyan and turn around to play Greensboro on Sunday. Both games tip at 2 p.m.


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Back pain is one of the most common medical complaints in the world, and too often it is very difficult for us family doctors to find the best treatment. We will take the occasional x-ray which never shows anything; prescribe pain pills we hope won't over-sedate them, and pray that their body's natural healing process kicks in.… Read the rest
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Traditional Chinese Medicine For Dummies
Many of you may share my interest in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) but, like me, have trouble finding good resources to educate ourselves. I just finished a new illustrated book which makes learning about Chinese medicine almost fun. Almost. It's called The Illustrated Book of Traditional Chinese Cultivation of Health.… Read the rest
Acupuncture: What's It Good For — Or Not?
One of my continuing goals while working as a doctor in China is to find traditional Chinese medicines and practices that I can integrate into my Western, allopathic-style family practice. As I've reported a few times, I've been struggling to find Chinese herbal medicines that I am comfortable prescribing, usually due to lack of evidence for a clear benefit.… Read the rest
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2018 Resurrection Aplogetic
"I go to prepare a place for you" Jesus (John 14:3)
Did Jesus rise from the dead and, if so, does it matter?
The idea of a person dying, then coming back to life, is not an easy idea for many of us in the twenty-first century to get our minds around. After all, the two things we thought we knew for certain were death and taxes. And yet, Christians say their founder, Jesus, rose from the dead, and they've been saying it for 2000 years. Are there good reasons for believing such an audacious claim? And does it really matter whether he did or didn't rise? Does it affect you or me, where we are today? Could it perhaps provide a new and profoundly hopeful way of thinking about our own inevitable deaths and what comes next?
Dr. Paul Chamberlain is the director of the Institute for Christian Apologetics at Trinity Western University (ACTS division) and has taught ethics, philosophy of religion and Christian Apologetics at TWU since 1990. He has also worked with Ravi Zacharias International Ministries during part of that time. He is an effective communicator both in and out of the classroom. His humorous, down-to-earth manner appeals to a wide variety of people. Drawing from the media and using a professional powerpoint presentation, his seminars are both interesting and relevant. Dr. Chamberlain has appeared on numerous radio and television talk shows, debated on university campuses, and is a frequent guest speaker at public functions. He is the author of four books: Can We be Good Without God, Final Wishes, How To Talk About Good and Bad Without Getting Ugly: A Guide to Moral Persuasion,and Why People Don't Believe: Confronting Seven Challenges to Christian Faith as well as a number of articles addressing current social and moral issues.
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When was the last time you really took care of yourself?
I'm talking about truly doing something for yourself; without compromise or guilt. Without a little person hanging off your legs or jumping on you as you flow through your yoga practice (this happens to me...every day); without a deadline dragging you back on your peaceful stroll down the beach or a client's messages pinging while you soak in the tub.
A biennial survey carried out by the Southern Cross Health Society last year concluded, again, levels of stress amongst New Zealanders are rising. The survey found, what I'm sure you will know, those in small businesses are under immense pressure, and their workloads are leading to increased anxiety levels. Our work/life balance is currently the biggest cause of stress for those in all types of workplaces.
So, I'm just going to come right out and say it…
Self-care is not a dirty word!
While doing some research, I did what any good millennial does; I Googled. I found pages upon pages of information about why self-care is a vital part of our lives. Endless advice and tips on what to do and where to go. The self-care industry is huge. Some of you reading could even work within it.
But, we know we should look after ourselves. We can't hope to be of any use to others if we don't. As they say in the airplane briefings; put your own oxygen mask on first.
What can I offer here that will make any difference to you?
What I have included here are some practical things that I've done to help me on my way to taking better care of myself. There's also a few links (at the end) to research, advice and other support services in case you would like a better understanding of the whole field of, 'emotional first-aid' (Guy Winch).
*Step 1: Find your 'thing'
Not everyone is into yoga or meditation. We can't all find our happy place while exercising or painting. What works for your friend, might not work for you. In fact, you might not even want to be with friends. The first step to truly taking care of yourself is to, 'find what feels good' (Adriene Mishler).
Ask yourself...
What part of you really feels like it needs quality attention paying to it?
Do I want to be alone or in company?
*Step 2: Make time for it
We all know that in a busy day, things that aren't planned for won't happen. Find a time that you can dedicate to yourself.
Choose an activity you can achieve with the time you can make.
5 minutes or 5 hours, it's the process of setting time for yourself that's the most important.
Be realistic but give your 'me-time' the space and status it deserves
*Step 3: Change it up
Don't let it become something else you are a slave to! If you don't love doing it, stop.
Love it, keep it
Hate it, bin it
I'm no saint, and I feel somewhat hypocritical writing this; I know I should take better care of myself. It's easy to make excuses and to let the guilt creep in. But honestly, when I give myself some 'me time', I'm a better wife, mother, friend, teacher, sister, writer...the list goes on for us all. Just remember, all those things we want to be for other people are so much easier, and enjoyable if you take some time off to just be one thing…
So don't feel guilty when you hit that snooze button a few extra times, or for taking a nice long bath in the middle of the day. The house will not berate you for leaving the laundry and going for a nice long walk, or a spot of shopping. The world will not stop turning when you put yourself first and escape for a whole day!
Go on, live dangerously.
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Lucy Skaer
- David Pollock
- 22 May 2008
Renaissance woman
Lucy Skaer talks to David Pollock about working in different media and her love of collaboration as a major new exhibition of her work arrives at the Fruitmarket
As an artist who once claimed to have secreted moth and butterfly larvae into the Old Bailey and reportedly left a scorpion and a diamond lying side by side on an Amsterdam pavement, convention is not something we would expect of Lucy Skaer. While the above claims were made on posters the artist created for Becks Futures in 2003, the Cambridge-born, Glasgow-educated and based Skaer works over a variety of media, often in collaboration and always to strongly conceptual principles.
'If you wanted to put me in one box I'd be a sculptor,' she says. 'But generally I work in lots of different mediums, and I like to collaborate too. Collaboration gives me a sense of diminished responsibility; it's like taking a holiday from my own work.' The exhibition at the Fruitmarket will reflect on Skaer's career since 2001, with a series of drawings appearing alongside the film work 'Flash in the Metropolitan', which Skaer created alongside her most frequent working partner Rosalind Nashashibi in 2006. The pair have now collaborated on four shows together.
The centrepiece of the show will be a range of new work commissioned by the Fruitmarket, including three large-scale drawings and a new sculptural piece. 'These pieces are pushing at the boundaries of the existing work,' says Skaer. 'They're stretching it, testing things out. The sculpture is inspired by the Danse Macabre, by the original woodcuts of skeletons coming back to haunt the living, which I saw in a museum during a residency in Basle. So my installation takes these skeleton figures and makes them into plaster sculptures.'
The mechanics of her design are complicated. The plaster sculpture is segmented from the core out, like an orange, and Skaer describes it as resembling an 'anti-sculpture' in that it looks the same from all angles. 'I suppose the installation is about the boundary between the realm of the image and our actual realm; between symbolism and actuality. That's why death plays a part in the piece, as it has done in others I've made, because death crosses between these two realms. It's the symbolism of death which interests me, rather than the actual event – I wouldn't say I'm particularly morbid as a person!'
Skaer also recognises connections between her own work and the far cruder forms of the Danse Macabre. 'The Danse Macabre is like a kind of early conceptual artwork,' she says. 'There are so many conventions in those images which you understand. They're designed so that death – the figure of the skeleton – is only visible to the person who's facing it, who death is approaching, and there's quite a high level of complexity in that.'
Skaer's other new work is similarly concerned with such formal aspects, albeit in a less complicated way. She will be inking up the surface of an old Georgian table and printing it directly onto paper, so that the scratches and holes in the surface become the image.
'It's just a very easy way to create a 2-D image out of a 3-D shape, which again refers back to this difference between the image and the actual. I don't want to get too into analysing them, though, because I'm just making them now.'
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The Raspberry Pi Camera Module V2 replaced the original Camera Module in April 2016. v2 Camera Module has been upgraded to a Sony IMX219 8-megapixel sensor.
The Raspberry Pi Camera Module V2 is best used to take high-definition video, as well as still photographs. It's easy for beginners, but has plenty to offer advanced users if you're looking to expand your knowledge.
This newest version now has better image quality, colour fidelity, and low-light performance. It supports 1080p30, 720p60 and VGA90 video modes, as well as still capture. It attaches via a 15cm ribbon cable to the CSI port on the Raspberry Pi. The camera works with all models of Raspberry Pi 1, 2, and 3.
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