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Was going to go training again tonight but I'm feeling really beaten up and my knee is flaring up again. With just over a week to go I decided to give it a rest till Monday.
So I'll share a few thoughts for anyone wanting to start mma or have your first fight.a lot of this advice comes directly from my coach and other fighters I train with so;
1)if your starting out research the different gyms in your area. Look for reviews through mma websites and forums like this one.
2)your first day training is going to be like the first day of school.theres gonna be a lot of information and techniques you won't understand but keep at it and it will come.
3)follow the rules of the gym/coach. If it says no zips/buttons then don't wear them. If your told to wear shin guards for sparring,wear them!rules are their to keep you safe and not following them is disrespectful and stupid.
4)introduce yourself.everyone may look meaner,stronger and better than you but don't be afraid to introduce yourself, they have all been in your position before.
5)buy the correct equipment.if your serious about doing this, buy the right equipment and look after it/keep it clean,
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8)as soon as you finish training,get a shower. There are all kinds of diseases/bugs, if you keep clean then you are less likely to catch or pass on disease.
9)listen to your coach,they know best!If they tell you to do something,even if it sounds stupid,there is probably a very good reason for it!
10)if you are wanting to fight, tell your coach you want to, but let them be in control of when. They know better than you when you are ready and how to get a fair match.
I must admit, before I trained mma, I thought I was fit as a fiddle. How wrong I was. Be prepared to sweat,blowing out of your arse and to hurt. But I promise you, when training finishes you will feel great!Plenty of times I felt like I really couldn't be arsed training but I've dragged my arse there and felt better for it afterwards.


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WASHINGTON - Immediately after receipt of the first reports of the "VBS.LoveLetter.A" or "Love Letter Worm," the U.S. General Services Administration's Federal Computer Incident Response Capability (FedCIRC) began an intensive and coordinated effort to notify federal agencies about the situation.
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Less than an hour later, FedCIRC had posted the initial advisory on their web site and began the agency notification process. Because of the worm's rapid propagation and adverse impact on agency mail services, many e-mail systems were malfunctioning and unable to deliver the advisory.
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This is the splash pool made from rugged materials that can withstand a dog's rough paws and sharp claws. Unlike thin-skinned kiddie pools, this one is made from heavy-gauge PVC material that resists tearing and punctures as a canine cools and refreshes itself in the water. Requiring no inflation, the pool sets up anywhere and has reinforced side panels that won't sag so water remains in the pool even during rambunctious canine splashing. A drainage plug on the pool's side allows for easier emptying than one-piece wading pools, and it folds for travel and storage in the included carrying bag. For dogs 20-110 lbs. 12" H x 63" Diameter. (11 1/4 lbs.)
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By Donna
from Maryland
I use a baby pool for my chocolate lab. She LOVES the water. When I saw this online, I was very excited and thought I'd give it a try. After one use, I am disappointed. The pool gets dirty, so the drain is not that helpful. The dirt remains in the bottom. With the babypool, I can easily prop it up and spray it clean. It's a great concept, and good thought -- just not as I had hoped.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Puppy Heaven here on Earth!
By Toni
from Prescott, AZ
My 70lb Lab is extremely happy and exhausted by the end of the day - and I have this play pool to thank for it. She uses it constantly, playing by herself and interacting with her toys and pet humans. It's held up wonderfully. It's been "attacked" in all forms - running jumps, ramming, pulled at, scratched, wild rolling and splashing, all without damage. Well worth the money.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Product is as advertised
By Dog Lover
from Golden, Colorado
Even with multiple dogs playing, it remains sturdy
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Nice pool for dogs!!!
By Joe the Dog lover
from Baltimore MD
This pool is super easy to set up, holds a nice amount of water, but best of all, is made very sturdy for dogs -- will not be affected by a dog's claws. Also, the bottom is the type of material that will prevent a dog from slipping when using the pool. I haven't quite gotten my dog used to the pool yet, but I think I will in time. The pool is also very easy to drain with the built-in plug on the side.
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By GIGI
from Calgary, Canada
I am using this as a wading pool for my little grandchildren. If it's strong enough for dogs then it's strong enough for kids. Works great, easy to fill and drain, and very portable. The folding concept was what attracted me to it. Thanks
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too cute
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By REB
from Portland
Water valve is too high to let most the water out. YOu have to lift the side of the pool 1/4 full of water enough to get the water out. It shoudl be right at the base of the pool.
By GG
from College Station, TX
Wonderful for our two large dogs in the Texas summer heat, they love it!
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By Newfie Mom
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100 pound 8 month old Newfie puppy who loves water. I was concerned she would put her toe nails through the pool but it seems to be strong enough to prevent this at least for the first 5 baths she has taken. Fills quickly and folds up to a light small size. No problem with smell as long as you let it dry before you fold it up for storage. So far, so good.
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Dogs love this pool on a hot day - love to splash and jump in and out of pool!
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Extended Stay America - Chicago - Westmont - Oak Brook
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Get an overview of this hotelSuburban hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
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Situated in the suburbs, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Ty Warner Park, Gregg House Museum, and Veterans Memorial Park. Oakbrook Center Mall and Oak Brook Golf Course are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Hotel Features
Along with coffee/tea in a common area, this hotel has a meeting room and laundry facilities. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk and a front-desk safe are onsite.
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All 140 rooms have flat-screen TVs with cable channels and feature kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, and microwaves. Free WiFi, coffee makers, and free local calls are among the other amenities available to guests. Weekly housekeeping is available.
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Extended Stay America - Chicago - Westmont - Oak Brook
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Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Westmont hotel also offers coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Onsite self parking is complimentary.
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text: MAY 2017 Suzuki Concerto Concert Friday, May 12 | 7:15 pm Pierce Chapel | Wheaton College FREE Students, ages 14 to 18, who study the Suzuki method in the CSA, will perform concerto repertoire for violin, piano and cello. Groups performing are the Vivaldi Strings, the Senior/Faculty Ensemble and Con Fuoco. Featured composers are: Rachmaninoff, Saint Saëns, Dvorák, Mozart, Bach, Sarasate, and Brahms. CSA invites anyone who enjoys classical music and is interest in learning more about CSA's programs to attend. NOVEMBER 2016 Suzuki Strings Christmas Concert December 10, 2016 | 10 am Edman Chapel | Wheaton College FREE Over 300 Suzuki students ages three through high school perform selections from Handel's Messiah, Christmas carols and holiday favorites in this annual family-friendly Christmas concert. The concert will also feature calligraphy artwork by Timothy R. Botts from his book "Messiah". Fall Visual Art Exhibits CSA Art students will exhibit their Fall work in two additional locations: Pierce Commons on the Wheaton College campus and the Wheaton Public Library. Classes featured are Ceramics (including glasswork), Artful Play (paper mache), Advanced Studio Arts (carved block printing) and Home School Arts (ceramics). Pierce Commons Exhibit located on the ground floor of Pierce Chapel November 11-28 Wheaton Library Exhibit located on the Children's Level November 16-December 13 OCTOBER 2016 Adult Watercolor Exhibit Visual Art students will exhibit their watercolor artwork at Carlson's Art Store in downtown Wheaton, October 21-November 4, 2016. Join the artists for an opening reception on October 22, 1-3pm at Carlson's located at 111 E Front Street, Wheaton. NEW Watercolor class added: $145/6 weeks | OCT 26–DEC 7, 2016 (no class week of Thanksgiving) WED 6-8 pm | Visual Art Studio | Patricia Helbig Color My World Art Exhibit CSA visual art students will exhibit their artwork at Carlson's Art Store in downtown Wheaton, October 21-November 4, 2016. Join the young artists for an opening reception on October 22, 1-3pm at Carlson's located at 111 E Front Street, Wheaton. CSA Student Wins Gold for Original Composition Marliyn Gans, age nine, a student of Carol Beilke at the Community School of the Arts, won Gold in the Junior Division of the Hal Leonard/Carol Klose Composition Competition for her piano entry entitled 'Solstice'. Listen to the piece here. SEPTEMBER 2016 CSA Student Performs with Wheaton College Symphony CSA student, Sofia Radovic, soloed with the Wheaton College Symphony at the annual Children's Concert in late September. Sofia has studied violin at CSA under the direction of Julie Bickel for 2 years. To watch the concert, click here. JUNE 2016 CSA Piano Student Wins Gold Medal Maggie Li, student of Carol Beilke, won a gold medal at the 11th Annual Southwest Suburban piano Festival in Bolingbrook, IL on April 23, 2016. She was required to perform scales and a sight-reading example. Maggie performed Nocturne in C# minor, Op. post. by F. Chopin. Congratulations, Maggie! MAY 2016 Quinta Essentia - Brazilian Recorder Quartet SAT | MAY 21 | 7 PM | Pierce Chapel | NO ADMISSION CHARGE Vivaldi Strings Benefit Concert | June 4th | 7PM | Pierce Chapel | $5 Vivaldi Strings is an auditioned group of advanced strings students directed by CSA faculty member Julie Bickel. Vivaldi Strings provides a wide variety of performance opportunities locally, nationally and internationally. Vivaldi Strings will tour Scotland in Summer 2016. Tickets available at the door or by contacting Patty: 630-910-5468 April 2016 CODA in the News CSA was recently awarded a generous grant from the JCS Fund of The DuPage Foundation. The grant will help sustain CSA's CODA program, which provides free music and visual arts instruction to more than 1600 students in 12 locations in DuPage County. Read more: http://www.wheaton.edu/Media-Center/News/2016/04/Community-School-of-the-Arts-Awarded-Grant-for-Community-Outreach-Program February 2016 CSA Students Recognized in Scholarship Competition CSA students are among the winners of the Glen Ellyn-Wheaton Music Club's 2016 Scholarship Competition. Strings Junior Division–Honorable Mention John White (Emily Puntuzs) Joseph Brackmann (Carol Ourada) Piano Senior Division–Honorable Mention Maggie Li (Carol Beilke) Bethany Taylor (Carol Kwak) Piano Junior Division–Honorable Mention Perry Zhao (Carol Kwak) Congratulations, students and teachers! CSA Piano Student's Composition "The Setting Sun" Advances to State Competition James McGraw, CSA piano student of Carol Beilke, wrote an original piano composition for the annual PTA Reflections art program. Entitled "The Setting Sun," James' piece advanced through the school, district and regional levels and has moved on to the state competition. The Reflections program invites students to create works of art in various categories, including musical composition. James is in the 6th grade at Franklin Middle School in Wheaton. Congratulations, James, on your composition! ECOLAB Foundation supports CODA CSA's CODA program is pleased to announce The ECOLAB Foundation has joined our list of supporters. Thank you, ECOLAB Foundation for your support of CSA's Community Outreach for Developing Artists program. January 2016 CSA Announces Preparatory Scholarship Winners CSA is pleased to announce the winners of the Preparatory Scholarship Audition. Junior Division 1st – Jacob Chang, student of Carol Beilke 2nd – Kyle Haake, student of Carol Beilke Honorable Mention – Samuel Wilson, student of Carol Beilke Senior Division 1st – JP McHargue, student of Joseph Cisar 2nd – Syamala Gumidyala, student of Kevin Brown Students who auditioned will perform in the Preparatory Honors Recital on Sunday, January 31 at 3pm in Pierce Chapel on the Wheaton College campus. Congratulations, students! December 2015 CSA Faculty Carol Ourada Performs with Chicagoland Educators Orchestra CSA Suzuki String faculty member, Carol Ourada, performed with the Chicagoland Educators Orchestra at the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic in Chicago on December 17, 2015. More than 17,000 attendees from all 50 states and more than 30 countries, attended the conference. For more information, visit https://www.midwestclinic.org. CSA Visual Art Exhibits Pierce Commons November 6-January 21, 2016 Pierce Chapel, Wheaton College Wheaton Public Library November 11-December 9 (lower level) 225 North Cross Street, Wheaton CSA's Student Exhibitions celebrate the hard work and talent of students enrolled in our Visual Art Program. The Wheaton Library will host CSA student work on lower level in the Children's Department November 11 through December 9. The exhibit in Pierce Commons is on-going and work will be on display until January, 2016. All exhibits are free and open to the public. November 2015 CSA Students Performed at Illinois Music Education Association's Festival on November 21, 2015 ILMEA middle school orchestra festival: Luke Burden, violin Daniel Kaminski, violin Eron Ristich, violin Nina Hamilton, viola Elizabeth Kochergin, viola Jane Sottrell, viola Sam Walhout, viola John White, viola Joe Brackmann, cello Simon Leonard, cello Danny O'Connell, cello Luca Warren, cello ILMEA high school orchestra festival: Elizabeth Chang, violin Kiran Daniel, violin Alyssa Gao, violin Kevin Li, violin Marisa Sadauskas, violin Amelia Simpson, violin Kelly O'Connell, violin Amy Xie, violin Sarah Zhu, violin Annie Hu, viola Aoife McGivern, viola Sarah O'Connell, viola Lily Sadauskas, viola section leader Alexander Daigle, cello Courtney Fung, cello Will Lyon, cello Students and Faculty Help the Community Last month, over 180 CSA students and families served the community in groups led by a faculty members for Artists Serving Others. Various service opportunities were available including music performances at ESSE, Prairie Path clean-up and baking cookies at the Ronald McDonald House. Thank you, all who put CSA's mission statement into action. CSA Students Selected to Perform at IMEA Six high school students of Sarah Lindquist performed at district 9 IMEA orchestra concert on November 7. Pictured are: Lily Sadauskas, viola section leader; Elizabeth Chang, violin; Kelly O'Connell, violin; Sarah O'Connell, viola; Marisa Sadauskas, violin. (not pictured Kevin Li) September 2015 CSA Receives Musikgarten's Exemplary Program Award Community School of the Arts' Early Childhood Program was awarded The 2015 Musikgarten Exemplary Program Award. As one of only seventy-five programs in North America to receive this prestigious award, this recognition signifies that CSA offers a full complement of Musikgarten classes for children from birth to 9 years old. To learn more about the Early Childhood classes CSA offers, please visit our Early Childhood page. August 2015 Beethoven's Buddies Student Performs in Seattle Park Many have heard Dr Bauer talk about or seen Spencer Hua perform. Spencer has taken piano through Beethoven's Buddies for 10 years. He is visiting family in Seattle and was walking through a park. There were pianos in the park and he decided to sit down and play. This led to a video of his playing being posted on the Seattle Pianos in the Parks competition–view his video below. Please click on the link and vote for Spencer–his video is the Liszt Consolation No. 3. http://pianosintheparks.com/video-contest/ The people who submitted the video had no idea he has autism. Please if you feel inclined, share the story and vote! Beethoven's Buddies Students Perform at National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy–Dr Beth Bauer Speaks at Conference Beethoven's Buddies Spencer Hua and Joseph Williams performed at the 2015 National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy. They are students of Dr. Beth Bauer. Dr. Bauer is the chair of the committee on Teaching Students with Special Needs. The sessions were titled: "You Can do It!: The Inclusion of Students with Autism in the Piano Studio" and "Seeing Through Your Fingers: How to Include Students with Vision Impairments In the Piano Studio." June 2015 CSA's New Logo CSA's new logo was designed to reflect the dynamic fine arts experience at Community School of the Arts. We hope you enjoy our new look! June 2015 Students Create Glass Self Portraits Using a variety of sheet and accessory glass, students created self portraits in this 4-8th grade workshop taught by artist Robin Kittleson. Robin will return to CSA next Spring to teach glass fusing for adults. Vivaldi Strings Tour Alaska CSA's performing ensemble, Vivaldi Strings is on a tour of Alaska. On tour, the group will perform in various locations, including the Suzuki Institute in Fairbanks, The University of Alaska at Anchorage and Mount McKinley. CSA Faculty and Vivaldi Strings director, Julie Bickel, is traveling with the group of 19 students plus chaperones. May 2015 Former CSA Students Recognized at ASCI Art Festival Two former CSA Visual Art students received awards from the ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International) Art Festival. Liberty Penosky won Best-of-Show for her pencil drawing of an eye. She also was awarded a Superior (blue ribbon) for her ceramic coil pot, "Roses." Elliya Sorenson was awarded a Superior (blue ribbon) for her ceramic coil pot, "20,000 Leagues". Congratulations, Liberty and Elliya on your accomplishments in visual art! April 2015 CSA Piano Students Perform in ISMTA's Honors Recital Four students of CSA instructor, Carol Beilke were chosen to participate in the ISMTA's Honors Recital on Sunday April 12, 2015 at Gary United Methodist church. Rachael Lee, Jeremiah Lee, Isaac Harris and Wesley Sudarman were chosen for outstanding performance of their pieces. Spring Visual Art Exhibit opens at Carlson's Wheaton CSA's Spring Visual Art Exhibit featuring ceramics, sculpture and watercolor is on display at Carlson's Art & Paint in downtown Wheaton. The exhibit will be open through June 6, 2015. CSA Piano Student, Hera Miao, wins Glenbard South Concerto Competition Hera Miao, senior, student of Carol Beilke, won the concerto competiton at Glenbard South high school, GlenEllyn, IL. She performed the 3rd movement - Rondo all' Ongharese of Haydn's Concerto in D Major. The concert will be on May 20, 2015, 7pm. February 2015 CSA Students Selected to Perform at Illinois Music Education Association (IMEA) All State Honors Orchestra Alyssa Gao, violin Lily Sadauskas, viola Claire Wright, viola Sarah Zhu, violin Con Fuoco performs National Anthem for Sports Events Con Fuoco played the National Anthem for Wheaton College Men's basketball game at King Arena on Saturday, February 7th. Con Fuoco also performed the National Anthem at the Wheaton College wrestling event finals (Pete Wilson-Wheaton Invitational) on Saturday, January 31st. Con Fuoco was invited to perform by Wheaton College wrestling coach and CSA parent, Jim Gruenwald. CSA Open Monday, February 2 CSA will remain open today, Monday, February 2, 2015. Classes and lessons will go on as scheduled. If a teacher decides to cancel private lessons, he or she will contact you directly. Otherwise, please plan on attending your scheduled lesson. January 2015 CSA begins "Brush With Art" program for Seniors Brush With Art, new outreach program for seniors at both West Chicago and Addison Park Districts started this month. The program offers four, 6-week courses and four, 3-hour workshops, taught by CSA Visual Art instructor, Jenny Nagle. CSA Receives $37,500 from JCS Fund for new CODA program in Glendale Heights CSA is grateful for a $37,500 grant from the JCS Fund of The DuPage Community Foundation for a new CODA start-up in Glen Hill and Pheasant Ridge Elementary Schools in Queen Bee District 16, Glendale Heights. Early Childhood Music classes will be provided to 90 high needs preschool students beginning January 21. Additionally, the grant will fund new Suzuki Recorder programs at Educare West DuPage and Marquardt District 15, as well as a number of curriculum and operational improvements for CODA. December 2014 CSA CODA Program Receives $7,500 from DuPage Community Foundation The Community School of the Arts was the grateful recipient of a $7,500 grant from The DuPage Community Foundation on December 3, 2014. The monies will be used to sustain and grow the CODA Program which provides weekly early childhood music classes and semi-private and private violin and recorder instruction to children in DuPage County who would otherwise not have these opportunities. CSA Students Selected to Perform at Illinois Music Education Association (IMEA) IMEA middle school orchestra violin Jakob Jaquinde Kevin Li Amelia Simpson Henry Sottrel viola Sarah O'Connell, principal cello Will Lyon, principal Simon Leonard Alexander Ristich Luca Warren IMEA high school orchestra violin Alyssa Gao*, concertmaster Kelly O'Connell Julie Park Sarah Zhu* viola Lexie Livingood Lily Sadauskas* Claire Wright* * IMEA All State Orchestra Claire Wright won first place in the Elgin Youth Symphony concerto competition, and will perform with the orchestra in the spring. Annie Hu has been selected to participate in the Chicago Symphony Orchestra's Youth in Music Festival Orchestra. She will play under the baton of CSO music director Riccardo Muti in a open rehearsal at Orchestra Hall on Feb 23. CSA Partners with CCCL to Provide Arts Programming in West Chicago CSA is a partner organization in a 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) grant received by West Chicago District 33 on November 25. CCLC is a new program established by Congress for the creation of community learning centers that provide academic enrichment opportunities during non-school hours for children, particularly students who attend high-poverty and low-performing schools. CSA will now participate in the planning of arts programming for the after-school centers, as an extension of the CODA outreach program which has been operating in the District since 2008. November 2014 CSA Receives Grant for Visual Art CSA has received a new $13,000 visual art grant from JCS Fund of The DuPage Community Foundation. The funding will support a new outreach program - Brush With Art for seniors at both West Chicago and Addison Park Districts. The program offers four, 6-week courses and four, 3-hour workshops, taught by CSA Visual Art Program Coordinator, Jenny Nagle. The grant will also fund Open Studio time for currently enrolled CSA students, allowing them to work on projects in the Art Studio on Wednesdays and Saturdays under the supervision of a Wheaton College art major. October 2014 CSA Community Engagement Looking for something to do? Support CSA by dropping by one or more of the following community events. WED, OCT 22 9-11am & 6:30-8pm Preschool Resource Fair, Wheaton Public Library Local preschools share information on their programs and answer questions. Stop by with your preschooler and try out a child-sized violin between 6:30-8pm with CSA Faculty, Sarah Lindquist. FRI, OCT 24 3:30-5pm Halloween Costume Parade, Town Square Wheaton Dress up in your costume and head over to Town Square Wheaton for fun activities including face painting and trick-or-treating. Look for CSA hosting a pumpkin painting table! SAT, OCT 25 10am-1pm Costume Contest & Trick-or-Treating, Downtown Wheaton Costume contest, pet costume contest and trick-or-treating. Look for CSA's table outside Carlson's Art. SUN, OCT 26 2-3:30pm Vivaldi Strings concert, Wheaton Public Library-main floor Did you know Sherlock Holmes played the violin? Enjoy music from CSA's Vivali Strings. SUN, NOV 2 2:30pm Art & Music Experience 2014–Chicago Museum Adventure Pierce Chapel Explore the sights and sounds of Chicago Museums at our family-friendly art and music event featuring CSA faculty and students. Continue your adventure by trying an instrument, creating a piece of art or engaging in a special early childhood activity! WED, NOV 5 6-8pm Preschool Resource Fair, Glen Ellyn Library Local preschools share information on their programs and answer questions. Stop by with your preschooler and try out a child-sized violin between 6-8pm with CSA Faculty, Sarah Lindquist. Joshua Roman Inspires CSA Cello Choir On October 11th the CSA Cello Choir received an inspiring master class from artist cellist Joshua Roman, who is from Seattle. Then that evening the CSA cello students and families together attended the Wheaton College Artist Series for his performance. CSA Joins Illinois Art Education Association CSA is pleased to become a member of the Illinois Art Education Association (IAEA). IAEA promotes quality art education for children and adults. Professional development is offered through the annual conference, mini-conferences, publications (including the newsletter, the Mosaic), and exhibits. Learn more about IAEA >> September 2014 Beethoven's Buddies Student to Perform at Autism Benefit Spencer Hua will perform Chopin Berceuse in D♭major, Op. 57 and Liebestraum No. 3 in A♭ major by Franz Liszt for the Autism Speaks Fundraiser at Northwestern University on Thursday, October 2, 1014. Hua is a student of CSA faculty member Dr. Beth Bauer. Vivaldi Strings to perform at Ronald McDonald House Fundraiser Support Vivaldi Strings and the Ronald McDonald House on Thursday, September 11, 7:45-8:15pm at Toms Price Store, 303 E Front Street, Wheaton. Elmhurst Symphony Concerto Night Gala "Concerto Night" with the ESO features two former CSA students, Serena Harnack and Lucie Ticho, winners of the Stanger Young Artist Auditions. This concert opens the ESO season on Saturday, October 18, 2014 at 7pm. Visit elmhurstsymphony.org for tickets and more information. August 2014 CODA Outreach Expansion After recent meetings with school officials in Marquardt School District in Glendale Heights, CSA will begin providing CODA music classes to high needs Kindergarten children at Black Hawk School and pre-schoolers at Winnebago School, as of September 25, 2014. "Patterns in the Arts are the Keys to Learning" PLATO GETTING SMART by Alexandra Eaton "Music is a more potent instrument than any other for education, and children should be taught music before anything else … I would teach the children music, physics and philosophy, but the most important is music, for in the patterns of the arts are the keys to all learning." Plato spoke these words more than two thousand years ago … more >> July 2014 Composer and CSA Faculty Member Anne Sullivan Releases "British Suite" A new composition for flute and piano evoking a bit of royalty alongside a lot of fun! British Suite offers three movements: London Square; Four O'Clock; and Canterbury Tales. CSA Flute Faculty Anne Sullivan holds an MM from DePaul University and has performed and taught in France, Taiwan and Dubai, United Arab Emirates. She also has recorded two solo albums with guitarist Muriel Anderson. Listen to British Suite here >> and here >>. Music May Make Babies Team Players THE NEW YORK TIMES by NICHOLAS BAKALAR "Researchers found that toddlers who were bounced to the beat of a song tended to be more helpful." more >> CSA offers Early Childhood Music classes for babies–9yrs. June 2014 Maestro CSA! CSA has earned Mezzanine Level Maestro status as a Kindermusik educator. Mezzanine Level Maestro recognition is reserved for educators who serve a significant number of children. CSA serves over 140 students in our Early Childhood program. Vivaldi Strings Tours Japan CSA student performing ensemble, Vivaldi Strings, sets off on a tour of Japan this month. The touring group which includes 19 students plus parent chaperones and director, Julie Bickel, will visit the cities of Tokyo, Matsumoto and Kyoto. Performances will include appearances at TERI (Talent Education Research Institute), NHK Studios and Kyoto-Muromachi Square. May 2014 Beethoven's Buddies Featured in Tribune Article May 23, 2014 | By Vikki Ortiz Healy | Chicago Tribune reporter The boy takes his piano teacher's arm, and they walk toward the stage. She helps him face the audience for an introductory bow, then guides him onto the bench and places his fingers on the starting keys. more > APRIL 2014 Violin Student Wins the Fox Valley Orchestra Concert Alyssa Gao, student of CSA faculty member Julie Bickel, tied for first place in the Fox Valley Orchestra Youth Concert Competition. Alyssa will perform Lalo's Symphonie Espagnole on June 22, 2014 at the Paramount Theatre for the chance to win the opportunity to be the featured soloist at the Fox Valley Orchestra Concerto Concert. more > CSA Student Performs in Honors Recital Rachel Lee, a student of CSA faculty member Carol Beilke, was was chosen to play in the AIM Honor's recital for the West Suburban ISMTA chapter. more> MARCH 2014 The Importance of Art in a Child's Development by MaryAnn F. Kohl Creating art expands a child's ability to interact with the world around them, and provides a new set of skills for self-expression and communication. Not only does art help to develop the right side of the brain, it also cultivates important skills that benefit a child's development. more > Prep Jazz/Pop Recital 18 CSA Preparatory piano students performed in Jazz Trios at the Jazz/Pop Festival on March 2. CSA student Jeremiah Lee played "Here I Am to Worship" by J. Hughes and was accompanied by Wheaton College students Gunnar Kuehl on guitar and Mark Andersen on drums. Con Fuoco opened the recital with "Give My Regards to Broadway". CSA Offers Teacher Workshops Wheaton College Community School of the Arts invites you to Teacher Workshops with Pamela Devenport, clinician. One session is for all instrument teachers, and one session is for cellists. Find more information and the enrollment form. Hope you can join us! FEBRUARY 2014 Students Play in the Illinois Federation of Music Clubs Piano students of Virginia Robin played for judges at the Merit School of Music in Chicago on Sunday, February 23. Ruthie and Micaiah Bovey earned a superior score while J.P. McHargue and Audrey Honig both earned an excellent score. All students received a superior rating on their musicianship test. Well done, students! CSA to Collaborate with Bright & Early DuPage Initiative In partnership with Metropolitan Family Services DuPage, and as part of the new Bright & Early DuPage initiative for kindergarten readiness, CSA will be hosting Early Childhood Music training sessions for early care and education professionals in DuPage County. The two sessions (March 22, May 3) will be taught by CSA Early Childhood Music faculty members Ann Storm and Kathy Cathey. The sessions will feature a presentation on the Significance of Music in Child Development, observation of a CSA Early Childhood Music class demonstration and hands-on activities. Attendees will be provided with curriculum materials, CD's and activity packets to enable them to successfully incorporate music into their programs. Funding for the training is provided by JCS Fund of DuPage Community Foundation. Visual Art Exhibit Openings Join CSA Visual Art Students as they celebrate the opening of two exhibits in downtown Wheaton this weekend, February 21 & 22. Students of Jenny Nagle will open an exhibit at Caribou Coffee on Friday, February 21, 6–8 pm. Artwork will then be on display in Pierce Commons on the Wheaton College campus February 26–April 7. Students of Elaine Rau will open an exhibit at Carlson Paint on Saturday, February 22, 5–7 pm. Artwork will be on display at Carlsons through March 8. CSA Open CSA will remain open on Monday, February 17. Classes and lessons will go on as scheduled. 2014 Guild Awards Gabriella Herrera — 5-Year National Award CSA Student Update on IMEA IMEA All State Honors Orchestra Alyssa Gao, principal second violin Annie Hu Mary Otto Lily Sadauskas Jacob Walhout CSA Students Share Music and Joy Over 200 Suzuki string students performed at seven area retirement communities on Saturday, February 8. The students enjoyed the opportunity to give back to the local community while lifting the spirits of residents through music and interaction. Students Perform at DuPage Convalescent Center Beethoven's Buddies and other Preparatory piano students brought the joy of music to residents of DuPage Convalescent Center on Sunday, February 2. Thank you students for sharing your gifts with our community! CSA Preparatory Scholarship Audition Winners JUNIOR DIVISION First place Maggie Li, student of April Burkhart Second place Albert Kwong, student of Barb Farley SENIOR DIVISION First place Hera Miao, student of Carol Beilke Second place Abraham Godson, student of Carol Beilke CSA Open SAT, FEB 1 CSA is open for normal operations today, Saturday, February 1. Classes and lessons will go on as scheduled. JANUARY 2014 CSA Remains Open CSA will be open for normal operations on Monday, January 27 and Tuesday, January 28. Classes and lessons will go on as scheduled. Keep checking the CSA homepage for updates if the situation changes. CSA Awarded $10,000 Matching Grant from NEA The Community School of the Arts at Wheaton College has been awarded a $10,000 matching grant from the National Endowment for the Arts' Challenge America: Arts Engagement in American Communities program. The NEA funds, along with matching donations, will help to provide music education to students from low-income families. CSA Instructor named EYSO 2014 Music Educator of the Year CSA is pleased to announce that Julie Bickel, Suzuki violin instructor and Vivaldi Strings director, has been named the Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra (EYSO) 2014 Music Educator of the Year. She will be receiving the award at the orchestra's March 16 concert. Congratulations, Julie, on your achievement and your continued dedication to music education. Representing CSA at the Biennial Suzuki Association of the Americas (SAA) Conference in Minneapolis, May 2014 Suzuki Youth Orchestra of the Americas (SYOA) SYOA 1 Elijah Livingood SYOA 2 Joe Brackmann Madeline Chang Alan Chen Abigail Hutter Elizabeth Kochergin Emmeline Song Quinton Reh Suzuki Young Artists String Ensemble Lexie Livingood International Ensembles Concert Vivaldi Strings CSA Students Selected to Perform at Illinois Music Education Association (IMEA) IMEA All State Honors Orchestra Alyssa Gao, principal second violin Annie Hu Mary Otto Lily Sadauskas Jacob Walhout IMEA All State Orchestra Ester Fang Alyssa Gao Annie Hu Lily Sadauskas Jacob Walhout IMEA District Orchestra Middle School Gabriella Herrera Naomi Keane Simon Leonard Will Lyon Aoife McGivern Danny O'Connell Kelly O'Connell Sarah O'Connell, principal viola James Ost Amelia Simpson Emmeline Song Henry Sottrel Martin Vanderschoot Abby Walhout High School Alexander Daigle Ester Fang Alyssa Gao Annie Hu, principal viola Ivy Lei Mary Otto Lily Sadauskas Mary Sliva Jacob Walhout Claire Wright IMEA District Choir High School Tessa O'Connell Elgin Symphony Master Class with Violinist Michael Ludwig Michelle Chin Students Bring Cheer to Edward Hospital CSA students braved the snow on January 2 to play Christmas music at Edward Hospital. The ensemble group included: David D'Antonio, Annie Hu, Elizabeth Kochergin, Mary Otto, Amelia Simpson and Joshua Tong. Thank you, students for your donation of time and talents! DECEMBER 2013 CSA Student Performs at House of Blues Tessa O'Connell, student of Beth Bauer performed at House of Blues in Chicago on December 29, 2013. West Chicago CODA Students Perform Students served by CODA's program in West Chicago enjoy a break from after their Christmas performance. CODA-World Relief Christmas Program CODA students at World Relief perform Christmas songs on December 19 for their families. Senior Wins Wheaton North HS Concerto Contest Senior Jacob Walhout won the Wheaton North High School Concerto Contest with the highest score. He will perform Praeludium and Allegro by Fritz Kreisler on violin in February. He has studied Suzuki violin and viola with Sarah Lindquist since 2003. Congratulations, Jacob! Brighton Gardens Performance Thanks to the Cello Choir who performed Christmas songs at Brighton Gardens Saturday Dec 14th. Making up the Cello Choir were CSA students: Honor Perrine, Ester Fang, Ian Scroggs, Alexander Daigle, Melissa Milford, Alexander Ristich, and Andy Votava. Local Bookstore Hosts CSA Performers Local residents and families listened to Christmas songs, sang along to familiar carols, and rang bells as CSA students played at the Big Red Schoolhouse Bookstore in downtown Wheaton on Saturday Dec 14th. Thanks to Kelly O'Connell, violin; Sarah O'Connell,viola; Danny O'Connell, cello; and Simon Leonard, cello. The Big Red Schoolhouse Bookstore sends a portion of their proceeds to the "Water for Africa" projects. DuPage Community Foundation Provides Grant for CODA A $7,500 grant was received from the DuPage Community Foundation for the ongoing work of CSA's Community Outreach for Developing Artists program (CODA), which provides no-cost music instruction to more than 500 at-risk children in DuPage County who lack exposure to the arts due to financial and demographic barriers. The CODA program is currently focused in West Chicago District 33 schools, with a small component at World Relief DuPage Preschool in Wheaton. The District 33 program includes both a Suzuki violin and a recorder program, as well as pre-kindergarten and kindergarten early childhood music classes. Students Invited to Play on Steve Cochran Show CSA students were invited to Ivy Restaurant to play for a remote broadcast of WGN radio's Steve Cochran show on December 13. They played 4 Christmas pieces, which were highlights from the Suzuki Strings Christmas Concert. Thank you to performers: Carol and Lisa Ourada, Lisa Hirschmugl, Rebecca Weddle, Brian Tong, Mitchell Brunner, Amelia Simpson, Madeline and Elizabeth Chang, Maggie Mudge, Kevin Li, Marisa and Lily Sadauskas, Jane Sottrel, Kelly, Sarah and Danny O'Connell, Elizabeth, Kimberly, Jennifer, Samantha, and Bob Aalbue, Alex Jiricek, Claire Wright, Natalie and Quinton Reh, Garrett Robinson, Honor Perrine, Melissa Milford, and Courtney Fung. This appearance was made possible due to the chamber groups that played at Ivy on 12/7. Thank you to Elizabeth Aalbue, Elizabeth Chang, Naomi Keane, Melissa Milford, Amelia Simpson, Sarah O'Connell, and Courtney Fung for great impressions that got CSA noticed and asked to participate in the broadcast. 1st Place for CSA Piano Student Jack Coutre, student of Noretta Singley, won 1st place in the Wheaton Warrenville South Concerto Competition. He will perform Richard Addinsell's Warsaw Concerto with the school orchestra in early February. Jack is a Senior and has been a student at CSA since 2002. Carol McNeil hired as CODA Program Administrator CSA has hired a new part-time CODA Program Administrator in order to add an additional, much-needed layer of administrative oversight to our CODA outreach program. Carol has a BS in Music Education and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Calvin College, Grand Rapids, and has 17 years of public school teaching experience. This position will allow us to further develop and expand CODA, which currently provides early childhood music classes and Suzuki violin/recorder instruction at Pioneer Elementary, Turner Elementary, the Early Learning Center and EduCare in West Chicago District 33, as well as World Relief DuPage Preschool in Wheaton. CSA to Perform at Wheaton's Christmas Stroll Join the festivities in Downtown Wheaton this Saturday for the annual Holiday Stroll. While you're out and about, be sure to stop in at Ivy Restaurant on Hale Street between 12:45–2pm and enjoy seasonal music performed by CSA ensembles. more >> Training the Next Edison? (Science Daily) — Oct. 23, 2013 — Good news for parents: Those pricey piano lessons or random toy parts littering your floors may one day lead to the next scientific breakthrough. That's according to new Michigan State University research linking childhood participation in arts and crafts activities to patents generated and businesses launched as adults. more >> NOVEMBER 2013 CSA Gives Thanks Generous Grant Broadens Reach of CODA Program CSA's community outreach program CODA (Community Outreach for Developing Artists) has received a $100,000 grant from the JCS Fund of the DuPage Community Foundation. Currently, CODA serves over 500 Hispanic, African, Arabic and at-risk children receive weekly music instruction at West Chicago District 33 locations and World Relief DuPage. This additional funding will make a difference for hundreds of children in our community. CSA and CODA are thankful for past support of Tyndale House Foundation, Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation, DuPage Community Foundation and numerous generous individual donors in growing this important program. Students Find Creative Ways to Support Arts for Others Suzuki piano student, Jordyn Wilson, and her family raised $169 for Arts for Others by holding a garage sale. Another student, Christy Banaszewski, played cello in the narthex of her church, St Matthew United Church of Christ in Wheaton, and received $140 in donations. CODA students in West Chicago collected $100 in donations for Arts for Others. These are just a few examples of how CSA students have creatively used their time and talents to benefit others. Arts for Others is a yearly event through which CSA students use their musical and artistic gifts to serve other students all over the world. This year, the money raised will benefit the students at Kinyago-Dandora School in Nairobi, Kenya. CSA teacher, Kathy Cathey, (pictured at left) travels to the school every few years to teach music. Learn more about Kinyago-Dandora School >> or Arts for Others. Donations will be accepted through Christmas. CSA Art Exhibit at Library CSA Visual Art students present artwork in a show at the Wheaton Public Library November 14 - December 12, 2013. "Melting Snowman" by Bernard Wong. Clay and mixed media. My Hope Wheaton | November 7 Where Do You Find Hope? Join hundreds of others in our community on Thursday, November 7 from 7-8:30 p.m. in Barrows Auditorium at the Billy Graham Center at Wheaton College, 500 College Ave., Wheaton, IL, for a screening of the 29 minute film, "Defining Moments," which features the life-changing power of the gospel in the lives of three individuals (NFL player David Tyree, Illusionist Jim Munroe and singer/songwriter Lacey Sturm). OCTOBER 2013 CSA Sisters win EYSO Concerto Competitions Congratulations to Michelle Chin, winner of the 2013-14 Youth Symphony Concerto Competiton! Michelle will perform her winning piece, Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto in D Major, Opus 35, 1st Movement in the spring. Congratulations also to Isabelle Chin, selected as the winner of the Philharmonia Concerto Competition for her rendition of Lalo's Violin Concerto, Symphonie Espagnole, 1st Movement. With their simultaneous wins, the Chin sisters have acchieved a first in EYSO history. Fantastic musicianship, ladies! more >> CSA Students Perform for Mural Dedication in Wheaton Viola and Vivaldi Strings ensembles performed on Oct 6 for the dedication of Wheaton's mural honoring the immigrant's journey. The mural is located near the College Avenue train station. Read more about the mural >> SEPTEMBER 2013 Children's ability to follow a beat may impact reading, language skills (FoxNews) -- September 18, 2013 — New research is shedding light on how music education may help improve children's reading and language skills. In a study from Northwestern University, researchers demonstrated that children with a better sense of rhythm were able to more clearly process sound in their brains – a trait that has been linked to stronger reading and language proficiency. more>> 'Making Music May Improve Young Children's Behavior' (ScienceDaily) -- Sep. 5, 2013 — Making music can improve both pro-social behaviour (voluntary behaviour intended to benefit another) and the problem solving skills of young children according to a new study. more >> Italic Calligraphy Workshop Sat, Sept 14 CSA's popular Visual Art Workshop Series returns this Saturday with Italic Calligraphy. "Learn to create and flourish upper and lower case letterforms and techniques for planning a layout and lettering a favorite quotation." CSA offers monthly Workshops led by local professional artists. For more information visit Visual Art Workshop or call the office 630.752.5567. Pre-registration required. Playing for time: Can music stave off dementia? (CNN) -- At 101, Frank Iacono still plays the violin. The concertmaster for the Providence Civic Orchestra of Senior Citizens in Rhode Island, he particularly enjoys playing polkas and jigs. ... As scientists race to figure out how to promote healthy aging of the brain, and prevent dementia, their preliminary advice for senior citizens has become a chorus of voices: "Stay active! Have hobbies! Be socially engaged!" Playing music, for some people, is a natural answer to all of those recommendations. Frank Iacono, for instance, has been playing violin since he was 13 -- just because he loves it. Read more >> AUGUST 2013 Bringing out the Bard CSA offered a Shakespeare-inspired mask activity prior to Arena Theater's performance of "As You Like It" in Wheaton's Memorial Park. Visual Art student Lemke artwork on cover of "Arts & Activities" Former Visual Art student Katherine Lemke has been featured as the "Young Artist" in the September issue of Arts & Activities. Katherine credits CSA's Visual Art program for providing a foundation for her recent artwork. View Katherine's Young Artist feature >> Music Benefits Students with Developmental Delays Great CNN article on how music opened doors for an autistic middle-schooler. CSA's Beethoven's Buddies Program facilitates cognitive and emotional growth for students with developmental delays. Learn more about Beethoven's Buddies. "Watch out, bullies: She's got the band behind her (CNN) -- A few weeks ago, Emmanuela Kolman brought home her middle-school report card. She got an A in band, and her parents couldn't be prouder. Any parent would be pleased by an A. But for 13-year-old Emmanuela, who goes by Mano, that A in band is a symbol. It represents eight months of hard work, a collection of new skills, and, most importantly, a complete turnaround in Mano's social and academic life. more >>" CSA Students Alexander Daigle and Simon Leonard Attend American Suzuki Institute Wheaton students Ben Alston (double bass), 15, Alexander Daigle (cello), 14, Simon Leonard (cello), 10, joined more than 1,000 parents, teachers and other kids immersing themselves in the music philosophy and teachings of Shinichi Suzuki at the 43rd Annual American Suzuki Institute (ASI) at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point this summer. The dedication to furthering their skills over the summer reflects on a strong system of music education in the Wheaton area. more >> Congratulations Visual Art student, Abigail Atkinson! A recently published devotional book "Praise in the Time Stream of Our Lives," by author Charles Haley contains an illustration by CSA Visual Art student Abigail Atkinson. Abigail and other Visual Art students completed an illustrations assignment, which were then submitted the the author. Beethoven's Buddies in the News In the August edition of the Wheaton/Glen Ellyn Glancer Magazine, Beethoven's Buddies was featured as one of the "7 Spectacular Educational Programs for Kids." Welcome Home Vivaldi Strings! Vivaldi Strings returned July 25th from a five-day tour in San Francisco. In addition to seeing the sights, Vivaldi Strings attended a San Francisco Orchestra concert and performed numerous concerts of their own in the Bay area.


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Along the eastern shoreline of Alabama's Mobile Bay, pristine wooden piers run parallel to weathered pilings. These skeletal remnants, now roosts for pelicans, once resembled their intact neighbors. A couple of blocks from the water, the main drag of Old Towne Daphne manifests the same haunting blend of present and past.
"Somebody came into the bar recently and said, 'I haven't been here in 20 years and nothing's changed,'" recalls longtime resident Gwen Manci. "I replied, 'Look closer. I'm older.' " At Manci's Antique Club, folks sip Bloody Marys while discussing the latest Mardi Gras parade or Jubilee (a regional phenomenon during which marine life rushes to the beach).
Daphne, dating to 1763 (when it was commonly known as "The Village"), retains a small-town feel. Spanish moss-draped oaks shade quiet streets where preteens skateboard beside jogging parents. The scent of gardenia drifts on bay breezes through cozy neighborhoods. In the town's center, homes of yesteryear have been converted into distinctive cafès and boutiques.
This community became a resort destination for Mobile and New Orleans residents prior to the Civil War. Wealthy families flocked to the area's elegant hotels, one of which currently houses Bayside Academy prep school. In the early 1900s, Italian families settled here and brought their tradition of great food and wine. This rich cultural heritage and Southern hospitality continue to draw newcomers.
"Be careful," says Susan Daniels, owner of Bay Coffee Company, as she helps a girl balance hot cocoa and an icing-swirled cinnamon roll. "See, I treat you like my own child." Nearby, a little boy presses his face against the glass-front case full of croissants and muffins.
"One thing I really like about Daphne is that my customers become friends," Susan says. "We play bunco together and watch each other's kids play football." In fact, she can name only one drawback of this tight-knit burg: "Even if you're just going to Wal-Mart, don't think you're going in without makeup, because you will definitely run into someone you know."
Brian Banta and John Cauley, who own a chic jewelry store in Daphne, moved here two and a half years ago. "I left L.A. and South Beach because I missed Southern charm," says John. "This is a hometown, not a tourist destination." Though residents only a short time, they already feel like emissaries. "When people come from out of town," says John, "we just welcome them into our little circle."
That circle has widened to include many young families and active retirees. With a growing population, the area has added the new city Bayfront Park, civic center, and recreation facility to its already scenic streetscape. In the works: a fountain in front of city hall that features a bronze Daphne, a nymph in Greek mythology. By honoring its past, Daphne looks forward to a classically beautiful future.
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Welcome to Alderley, a magnificent mansion in the heart of the West Country where a grand house party is taking place. The preparations have been made, the guests have been invited, and the staff are on hand. What could possibly go wrong? Let the entertainment begin.
The theft of the diamond necklace and the antique pistols might all be explained, but the body in the lake - that really was a puzzle. 'Don't expect me to solve anything,' Inspector Wilkens announced modestly when he arrived to sort out the unpleasantness. And at a gathering that included English aristocracy, foreign agents in disguise, a ravishing baroness, a daring jewel thief, a Texas millionaire and, of course, the imperturbable butler, it was going to take some intricate sleuthing to uncover who killed whom and why.
©1975 James Anderson (P)2014 Audible, Inc.
Narrative makes the world go round.
"the title says it all"
The novel follows through on its title -- a very funny, campy "manor house" murder mystery set on eve of WWII. The crazy-quilt denouement was, however, too long for my tastes although lovers of convoluted Golden Age homages may like the multiple twists. Cornelius Garret displays virtuosity, but I would have preferred more restrained voices for some of the international accents. I look forward to the subsequent "mangled mink" affair and hope that Audible unearths more from Anderson.
I love mysteries in the style of P.D. James, Rex Stout, Elizabeth Peters, Dave Duncan, etc. I love sci fi written by Issac Asimov (the robot books), Douglas Adams, Jack McDevitt (Alex Benedict series) and Susan Collins. I love fantasy written by Terry Pratchett, and Kim Harrison. I love Kate Morton. I don't like graphic descriptions of violence.
"It had me right up to the end"
I was thoroughly enjoying this story until the final wrap up, and then things got so unnecessarily convoluted that I needed a cheat sheet showing where each character was at every moment in connection with every other character. I enjoyed the writing style and the characters and the fact that there was no unnecessary violence. He came so close, I will probably give the author another try. The narrator was good, except that the female voices were a little funky.
"Cornelius Garret!!!"
Cornelius Garret could read the phone book and I would pay to listen. He is the reason I discovered James Anderson. I highly recommend this book. It is a mystery that you could solve IF you pay attention to the details. Really close attention. Really. Close. Attention. If you enjoy Agatha Christy type mysteries please read The Affair of the blood stained Egg Cosy. Garret brigs a myriad of quirky characters together that are so distinct it is impossible to remember that only one person is reading.
"Dull after a good start."
I was expecting a comfortable cosy murder mystery, per other people's reviews. This story starts off alright, but rapidly degenerates into complete implausibility combined with too many characters and not much character development. Maybe it is better in the print version - perhaps there are maps of the murder scene or other visual aids to help the reader enjoy the story.
"Great rated G mystery!"
Clean, interesting, entertaining. I love the narrator. He also narrated "The Reluctant Widow" one of my favorite books!
"Great twists and turns"
Exceptional mystery that kept me listening till the end. The characters are likeable and the story is complex and interesting.
"Enjoyable murder mystery"
A brilliantly read murder mystery. Lots of humor, many twists in the story and Cornelius Garret who is one of my all time favorite narrators - with his brilliant characterization. A very enjoyable listen.
"old fashoned murder mystery"
yes a great listern
Agather christie
very clear voice
classic whodunnit
easy going,fun in places old fashioned murder mystery
Foreign dignitaries , American billionaires, Spies, a jewel thief and a baroness among others all converge at a house party where a murder is committed enter Inspector Wilkins and Sergeant Leather. A most enjoyable whodunnit. Cornelius Garrett, as always, brilliant!
"What a treat!!"
Absolutely. A murder-mystery set in a stately home, laugh-out-loud humour, a police man who claims not to be 'sanguine' but who solves the mystery anyway - it's wonderful
Finding out who did the darstardly deed!
I don't know, the whole thing was a joy.
Laugh, titter, giggle, you name it, I did it.
I tend to be a bit conservative about what I read - I don't like 'dark', 'edgy', 'gory', swearing, etc, but this was fantastic.
"A deceptive dunce of a detective delivers"
Really enjoyable, misleadingly easy reading. For anyone who loves period fiction with flamboyant characters and a country bumpkin police officer!
"Perfect Cosy Detective Story"
I probably wouldn't listen to it again because it's a whodunit.
My favourite character was probably Jane. She was very human and believable, and it was nice to have a strong resourceful female character.
His handling of the voices was very good and I think added to the characterization. He has a very pleasant voice which suits the book.
No, although I did listen to it over only a few days.
The plot was satisfyingly twisty.
Old fashioned entertainment with a good story and I did not guess the ending. No excessive violence and bad language.
"Great plot twists"
Fantastic story - clever, funny and engaging. Well worth listening to - great narrator too.
"Very very good."
My first audio book. I really enjoyed it can't wait for my next audio book.
"Great narration"
The combination of narration and humor
I enjoyed the gusto with which Garrett read the book, the characters came to life and although it is not easy for a man or woman to cover every gender accurately, one soon gets lost in the plot and the fun of the characters. I enjoyed this narrator so much, that I am looking at other books he has narrated, as unfortunately other than the three in this series there are no other James Anderson books on audible
Plenty of laughter.
This is not serious literature, but great escapism. All three James Anderson books in this series have been skillfully brought to life by Garrett, I've really enjoyed them, although Anderson is no longer with us, both gentleman were / are clearly talented and have brought some welcome relief to a busy and stressful time in my life. Glad I found the books.
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Brevard, N.C. - Brevard College Women's Basketball Coach Shannon Reid is pleased to announce that Katie Williams, Hadara Bannister, Tuccoa Brackett and Shelby Wolfe have committed to come to Brevard and play on the 2012-2013 Tornados women's basketball team.
"I'm thrilled that Hadara, Katie, Shelby, and Tuccoa have all chosen to further their careers and education at Brevard College. These young ladies are some of the toughest high school seniors in the state of North Carolina and are relentless workers with high basketball IQ's," said Coach Reid. "They have all been well coached and are coming to us from successful high school programs. This is an extremely talented class with all of the right ingredients to make an immediate impact on our program. I feel fortunate to have found great students, people and basketball players to join our current Tornado family."
Williams comes to Brevard from Robbinsville, N.C. and Robbinsville High School where she played guard under Coach Elle King. Williams was a three-time All-Big Smoky Mountain Conference selection and was chosen to the Blue-White All-Star game after averaging 20.9 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.2 steals per game in her senior season. She was also an NCPreps.com 1A All-State selection and scored over 1,000 career points at Robbinsville.
In addition to basketball, she also participated in track and field at Robbinsville, where she is the conference record holder in the long jump, triple jump, 400 meter dash and the 4x200 meter relay. In the classroom, Williams earned the highest average in both English II and Biology. She is the daughter of Dierdra and Mitch Williams.
Bannister comes to Brevard from Greensboro, N.C. and High Point Christian Academy, where she lined up at guard under Coach Doug Chilton. She earned All-Conference recognition in 2012 and led HPCA to their first state playoff victory in program history with a triple-double against South Lake Christian. She earned Most Outstanding Player honors at High Point Christian Academy, recording 13 points per game, two steals per game and three rebounds per game, while shooting 75.0 percent from the free throw line.
Off the court, Bannister was a member of the National Honor Society and the National Beta Club, and was an A/B Honor Roll student from 2008-2011. She is the daughter of Shelia and Peter Bannister.
Brackett comes to Brevard from Marion, N.C. and McDowell High School where she lined up in the post for Coach Jennifer Brooks. In her senior season with the Lady Titans, Bracket was selected as the Mountain Athletic 4A/3A Conference 2012 Co-Player of the Year after leading the Lady Titans to a 23-3 record, averaging 13.3 points per game and 9.7 rebounds per game, while shooting 48 percent from the field. The 5-11 athlete added 1.7 steals, 1.5 assists and 1.1 blocks per game for the team and was selected to the NCPreps.com 4A All-State Team, receiving MVP honors at the annual Blue-White All-Star Game.
Wolfe comes to Brevard from Pittsboro, N.C. and Northwood High School, where she lined up at shooting guard and small forward under Coach Cameron Vernon. Wolfe was recognized as the 2012 Carolina 12 Conference Player of the Year and was selected to the 2A All-State team, as well as earning All-Region and All-Conference accolades. She scored 1,173 career points with the Chargers, averaging 18.8 points per game in her senior season, as well as 9.3 rebounds and six assists per game from the perimeter.
Off the court, she was an AAA Scholar-Athlete, as well as earned the Academic Excellence Award. She is also a member of the Spanish National Honor Society. She is the daughter of Steven and Suzanne Wolfe.
Brevard College competes in the NCAA Division II and the South Atlantic Conference.


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January 11, 2005
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try to see it from a different perspective other than your own meaning, the guards, the rangers and others with certain responsibilities that go beyond making sure you get to surf where you want to. Yes, it was small and not critical for you and me and many others - but what about the Joe Surfer-since-May with his NSP filled with false confidence. The reality is that if you count on the general public to use good judgement and make responsible decisions, then guess what, your going to regret that decision every single time. How are you supposed to discern the ability and skills on land? "Oh your from CALIFORNIA, well, thats different, why didn't you say so before? Step right this way sir."
SH attracts inland kooks like flys to **** - they, and the websites that hype up and encourage them and surf shops that sell them NSPs are to blame for the situation - not the rangers.
Zippy you just sound bitter because the place where you (and I both) grew up doesn't look the same 3 decades later. Have you kept up with the news about Sandy Hook? Because guess what, for the last 7 years its been a c__t hair away from being turned from a public area into a B&B and corporate events location.