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- 2015 TI:ME/OMEA Pre-Conference Wed. 4 Feb, 2015 (All day) Conferences
- 2015 TI:ME/OMEA Conference Thu. 5 Feb, 2015 (All day) Conferences
- 2015 TI:ME/OMEA Conference Fri. 6 Feb, 2015 (All day) Conferences
- 2015 TI:ME/OMEA Conference Sat. 7 Feb, 2015 (All day) Conferences
- 2015 TI:ME/TMEA Conference Wed. 11 Feb, 2015 (All day) Conferences
- 2015 TI:ME/TMEA Conference Thu. 12 Feb, 2015 (All day) Conferences
- 2015 TI:ME/TMEA Conference Fri. 13 Feb, 2015 (All day) Conferences
- 2015 TI:ME/TMEA Conference Sat. 14 Feb, 2015 (All day) Conferences
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Call for Presenters: TI:ME Monthly Webinars
TI:ME is proud to add monthly Webinars to our line up of member benefits. We are currently accepting proposals for 1-hour Webinars on various topics, which can include pedagogy, standards, lesson demonstrations, product demonstrations, Q & A with experts, etc…
We will do our best to schedule all qualified presenters and keep a balanced schedule of topics for our membership.
To apply, please copy and complete the following information into an email and send it to TI:ME President Elect John Mlynczak:
Presentation TitlePresentation Description (250 word max for posting)Presentation Details (Describe what you will be presenting for internal review and scheduling purposes) What products, if any, will be shown in this session?Have you presented at a conference or Webinar before? If yes, when and where? If no, please list additional qualifications for presenting. Presenter
Register for TI:ME Pre-Conference Day and TMEA!
TI:ME's 20th Anniversary is in full-swing, and registrations are open for the TI:ME National Conference with TMEA in San Antonio, TX. This year's pre-conference day is going to be packed full of amazing sessions, and once again the price for attending is only $50.00! Register onsite the morning of the event, February 11, 2015 at 8AM, or pre-register for both TMEA and the TI:ME Pre-Conference Day online now.
Important info:
Wednesday's TI:ME pre-conference registration is $50. This is for attendance Wednesday only. It does not get you into TMEA!
Thursday through Saturday's TMEA's registration is $50 (in advance, $70 on site). If you do not come to the pre-conference day, but register for TMEA, you can attend all TI:ME Sessions beginning Thursday through the rest of the show!
All attendees including TI:ME and TMEA presenters must register for TMEA to attend TMEA sessions and
January 2015 Message from the President
It is a great time for TI:ME! As the calendar turns each year, it provides opportunities to reflect on the past and the future. Looking backward, TI:ME is now celebrating it's 20th year. In that 20-year history, TI:ME has held numerous conferences and courses and has made a significant impact on the music education landscape. Over 6000 music teachers have taken intensive TI:ME courses and hundreds have achieved TI:ME level 1 and level 2 certification. Over 100,000 attendees have participated in sessions at TI:ME conferences. TI:ME has created a universally accepted taxonomy defining "areas of competency" for music teachers that is used to define the technology curriculum for pre and post-service teachers. TI:ME has established a newsletter which, initially published biannually, is now available monthly. TI:ME's membership is several times the size of any similar music
The Art of Foley at Universal
TI:ME is delighted to welcome Universal Studios Resort Youth Program as a new Commercial Member!
Universal Studios Resort Youth Program has designed a new professional audio production experience that reinforces national music education standards by putting the students to work in a recording studio environment doing sound-for-picture music production. In partnership with composer and music educator Robert W. Smith, Universal has created an educational program that allows bands and choirs to produce an audio score, sound effects, and voice overs for a motion picture complete with their names in the film credits.
The school music program director receives a link to download the final cut of the film used in the production with the band or choral performance. Participation in this program allows students a hands-on experience in a professional recording studio with audio engineers,
2015 TI:ME Central Regional and National
This year's TI:ME national conference in San Antonio, Texas will feature at special reception commemorating TI:ME's 20 years of service and significant accomplishments.
There will be a concert by a TI:ME all-star band, and our keynote speaker will be Henry Panion, a highly respected composer and music technology innovator who has traveled with and arranged music for Stevie Wonder. This year's TI:ME conference will feature the largest attended leadership academy of any year. The TI:ME National conference will be February 11 to 14. Also, this year's TI:ME national conference will feature recognition of TI:ME's Mike Kovin's Teacher of the Year, a new Administrator of the Year Award, and TI:ME's 3rd annual Manufacturer of the Year. Nominations for these awards are now open. Check our web site for information. See the TMEA online schedule (including the TI:ME sessions )
Nominate 2015 Teacher of the Year!
Do you know of an amazing music educator who is using technology in the classroom to teach music?
TI:ME is pleased to announce that it is presenting the annual Mike Kovins Teacher of the Year Award and needs TI:ME members to nominate and honor a an outstanding music teacher at the TI:ME national conference.
The award is called the TI:ME Mike Kovins Teacher of the Year Award in honor of the late Mike Kovins, a founding member of TI:ME whose dedication to music technology in education helped lay the groundwork for TI:ME's programs. The Teacher of the Year Award will be given out at the 2015 TI:ME National Conference in San Antonio, TX in February, 2015.
The deadline for entries is Jan 16th, 2015.
Download this Word Document to use as the entry form.
Return the Word Document Entry Form by January 16, 2015 to:
John MlynczakPreSonus Audio18011 Grand Bay
TI:ME Turns 20 in 2015
At the TI:ME/TMEA conference in February, 2015, we will be celebrating TI:ME's 20th anniversary. It doesn't seem possible, but 20 years have passed since the idea of TI:ME was first conceived at Villanova University in a lunch meeting with John Dunphy (former TI:ME Exec. Director), George Pinchock, and Tom Rudolph (Exec. Committee Chair and former President). With the help of the late Mike Kovins, Tom Rudolph and John Dunphy traveled to NAMM in 1996 and 1997 and presented a proposal for funding the organization. NAMM did fund the organization and the first official meeting of TI:ME took place in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania in 1997. The first TI:ME conference took place in Pennsylvania in 1999. And, the rest, as they say, is history.In order to celebrate the 20th anniversary, there are five special TI:ME at 20 sessions planned for the 2015 TMEA/TI:ME Conference. These
TI:ME Member Highlight: Steven Estrella
By Jenny Amaya, TI:ME Vice-President
One of the benefits of joining TI:ME is being connected with the best, brightest, and most forward-looking music educators in the nation. When I accepted the vice-president position, one of my goals was to increase and deepen the connections between our members. In the past month I have started to connect with and organize our TI:ME instructors, chapters, and student members. It is an enormous task, but has been very rewarding, getting to know so many wonderful educators and technologists. Thank you to those who have responded to my requests – I am organizing all of your responses, and you will see the results of that organization in the coming months. If you have received correspondence from me and have not responded, please take a moment to respond, as it will benefit all of us to be better organized and connected as we head into the
Avid/Berklee Present Free Webinar!
To help students succeed in the audio industry, Berklee College of Music—the world's largest independent contemporary music college—has embraced the Avid Everywhere vision for education. Watch an exclusive video series and the live webinar from Berklee on Oct 21st, to find out how leading-edge Avid solutions are enabling real-time, global collaboration between students at Berklee's campuses in Boston and Valencia, Spain. You'll also get the chance to interact with TI:ME Board Member David Mash, Berklee SVP and Chair of the Avid Customer Association (ACA) in the live Q&A session.
Watch the first video and register at: http://apps.avid.com/webinars/2014/Berklee/
Panelists for Online TI:ME Symposium Announced!
On Monday, October 13th 10AM-4PM EST, TI-ME is presenting its first online conference featuring sessions from prominent educators and a keynote by Dr. Jay Dorfman. Sessions will focus on the pedagogy of teaching with technology and will benefit all educators.
Registration is free for TI-ME members so register or join TI-ME today to take advantage of this great opportunity! Participants will receive a certificate for completing 6 hours of continued learning.
Register now for the first annual TI:ME online conference. Sign-in or join TI:ME now, and once signed-in, click the "Members Only" menu for the registration page link with WebEx.
This six-hour event will feature six presentations from prominent educators including a keynote by Dr. Jay Dorfman, and will provide TI:ME members with valuable insight into various methods of teaching music with technology. The sessions
John Mlynczak is TI:ME's New President-Elect
Earlier this summer, the board of directors for TI:ME elected a new president-elect, who will begin his term in October, 2016, following the two-year term of upcoming president-elect Dr. Floyd Richmond, which begins this fall following the ending of the term for current TI:ME president, Dr. Jay Dorfman.
John Mlynczak offers a broad range of experiences in music education. Mr. Mlynczak is the Education Market Manager for PreSonus Audio and provides music education technology professional development and training resources for educators. John taught music and music technology at both the elementary and secondary levels, is adjunct music business professor at the University of Lafayette, is an active performer, maintains a steady clinician schedule in music technology, and is Chairman of the Marketing and Communications Committee for the Technology Institute for Music Educators. He also
TI:ME Presents a Free Online Symposium Event for
On Monday, October 13th 10AM-4PM EST, TI-ME is presenting its first online conference featuring sessions from prominent educators and a keynote by Dr. Jay Dorfman. Sessions will focus on the pedagogy of teaching with technology and will benefit all educators.
Registration is free for TI-ME members so register or join TI-ME today to take advantage of this great opportunity! Participants will receive a certificate for completing 6 hours of continued learning.
Register now for the first annual TI:ME online conference. Sign-in or join TI:ME now, and once signed-in, click the "Members Only" menu for the registration page link with WebEx.
This six-hour event will feature six presentations from prominent educators including a keynote by Dr. Jay Dorfman, and will provide TI:ME members with valuable insight into various methods of teaching music with technology. The sessions will last
Catloaf Software - Corporate Member Feature
The act of when a cat pulls its paws underneath itself and creates a loaf shape is where the inspiration came from for the company named Catloaf Software. They create eclectic and inspirational applications for mobile devices such as one that allows you to receive texts from past founding fathers or lets you watch the hilarious internet sensation known as Keyboard Cat. Their apps bring humor, creativity, and ingenuity together for their many excited and happy consumers.
The main product of Catloaf Software, especially as it pertains to music education, is the Trainer HD application. Using basic instruction and educational games, these apps help the user learn the position of musical notes on a fretboard for guitar, bass, banjo, ukulele, mandolin, and many other fretted instruments. There is a full edition featuring each of the instruments as well as a free trial version that is
TI:ME Welcomes Jenny Amaya as our New VP!
TI:ME is very pleased to welcome Jenny Amaya as our new Vice President. In this capacity, Jenny will serve as a member of the officers group, the Board of Directors, and the Executive Committee. She will also maintain her active participation in TI:ME's Education Committee. Here is a note from Jenny...
Hello TI:ME members,
I am thrilled to be appointed as your new Vice-President, and I am ready for the challenge that lies ahead!
I became aware of TI:ME during my undergraduate years at Cal State Fullerton, where I pursued a degree in composition while working as a freelance representative for Sibelius, USA. I led a few Sibelius-sponsored sessions at TI:ME conferences back then, and eventually became a member and earned my TI:ME certification in 2008. Since then, there has always been a place in my heart for TI:ME.
I have been engulfed in music technology and education since
Music First!
Music First is a company whose name is well-known by almost every informed tech savvy music educator and has a full range of programs forgrades K-12 that cater to every music educator's needs. Their cloud based classroom software makes assessing knowledge of learned musical concepts innovative and cutting edge. The company's mission states that "Music First offers Music Teachers and their students easy-to-use, affordable, cloud-based solutions that enable music learning, creation, assessment, sharing, and exploration on any device at anytime, anywhere". The programs in their arsenal cover what all music educators desire in a usable teaching resource broken into three main categories: tools, theory, and practice. With such titles as Auralia, Noteflight, Music Delta, and Charanga Music World, you can build your own cloud based classroom that is able to fit into any teaching
Free Work@Home Mixcraft License for TI:ME Members
TI:ME commercial member Acoustica offers a Mixcraft 6 site license accompanied by a free comprehensive 13-lesson curriculum. Download the lesson plan for free here and see how you can work Mixcraft into your Windows-based music technology program!
They are also offering TI:ME members a free work@home license to check out Mixcraft 6, so if you're interested, please contact firstname.lastname@example.com to get your copy. Also, check out their member profile in our Social TI:ME Network for free videos, product information, and be sure to add them as your friend on this site!
TI:ME Advocates for Music Education in D.C.
John Mlynczak, Chairman of Marketing and Communications for TI:ME , joined music industry leaders on Capitol Hill to push for legislation that would bring music education access to all children
This month of May I had the honor and privilege of representing TI:ME at the NAMM Foundation's music education advocacy fly-in to Washington DC, where we made the case for comprehensive school music education programs. I was joined by 65 other music industry leaders and celebrity artists in this three-day advocacy effort, where we worked to shore up congressional support to build access to music education for all children into national education legislation.
As a music educator and music education advocate, this effort is near and dear to my heart. The NAMM Foundation prepared us extremely well for our Congressional meetings and in all my appointments I heard personal and passionate stories
TI:ME 20th Anniversary National Conference at TMEA
We are thrilled to announce officially that the TI:ME National Conference will be returning to San Antonio to partner with TMEA in February 11-14 of 2015. The TI:ME National Conference has grown in scope and attendance the past two years and we're really happy to come back for TI:ME 20th Anniversary National Conference.
We're now accepting submissions through the TMEA Website for 2015 conference sessions. We want to make sure you are aware of a couple details regarding this event.
Your TI:ME Membership must be current.
If you are not sure if your membership is active, please visit ti-me.org and log into the site. If your membership is expired you will be prompted to renew.
The system for proposing conference sessions is now open at tmea.org, and will be open only until June 1, 2014.
We will have sponsorship opportunities available, and will be in contact with Commercial
Commercial Member Spotlight on BEAMZ!
"Bang! Zap!" were the words coming from my students' smiling mouths as they ran their fingers along the lights emitting from the Beamz controller in front of them, interacting with the samples in the application and creating music with just a wave of their hands. Making music by manipulating a beam of light is not an everyday experience for a normal person.
Beamz Interactive was started by Arizona songwriter and musician Jerry Riopelle. His vision to play music with light was how the latest midi laser controller from Beamz got made into reality. Being ahead of its time, Jerry waited 5 years for the technology to mature while he worked on the prototype before finally creating the Beamz Interactive company and putting the its first controller into mass production for the public. Since its first production run, Beamz controllers have been in the hands of special education teachers,
Summer 2014 TI:ME Course Locations
Official TI:ME Site List 2014
DISTANCE LEARNING (Classes are available around the world - see courses information about distance options):
Auburn University
TI:ME 1A and 1B
Kim Walls and Jane Kuehne
Distance available.Dates to be announced
Kuzmich Consultants
1. Course Title 1: TI:ME 1A Music Technology: Electronic Instruments, MIDI Sequencing - distance and local instruction available from Golden, Colorado
Dates: July 7-11, 8:00am - 4:00pm
2. Course Title 2: TI:ME 1B Basic Skills: Software, Communications & Digital Media - distance and local instruction available from Golden, Colorado
Dates: July 14-18, 8:00am - 4:00pm
3. Course Title 3: TI:ME 2B Interactive Internet Authoring - distance and local instruction available from Golden, Colorado
Dates: July 21-25, 8:00am - 4:00pm
4. Course Title 4: TI:ME 2C Integrating
Nominations for TI:ME President-Elect
Nominations are now open for the office of President-Elect of TI:ME. The President-Elect serves a two-year term, followed immediately by a two-year term as President, and a two-year term as Past President.
If you know someone who might be interested in the position, please consider nominating them. Nominations can be sent by email to email@example.com. Questions about the position can be addressed to TI:ME's current President, Jay Dorfman, at firstname.lastname@example.com. Nominations are open until April 30, 2014.
Reflections on the TI:ME National Conference
Besides rapidly graying hair and a never-ending stream of administrative responsibilities (sleep is overrated), perhaps one of the biggest drawbacks of serving as department chair is not having as much time to get outside the office and attend as many conferences as a normal faculty member might. Not only do conferences provide an opportunity to step back from the day-to-day tasks, but they also provide a chance for one to learn new concepts and skills, ask questions and share ideas, and discover new and interesting resources. In a nutshell, conferences are a "recharge." Prior to starting as chair, I attended two "recharging opportunities," one in the fall and one in the spring. Each fall I attended the Association for Technology in Music Instruction (ATMI) conference and, most springs, the Technology Institute for Music Educators (TI:ME). Due to my chair responsibilities, it
Nine Music Educator Tech Workshops for Everybody!
Looking to boost your music tech "chops" with cutting-edge tools? Look no further than this unique series of music tech workshops. John Kuzmich, Jr. and Paul Lukasiewicz bring 40 years of music tech experience to these new workshops in three distinct formats all in "live" videoconferencing format with continuous interactive Internet instruction available world-wide and V.I.P. music industry guests. Plus graduate college credit, affordable fees and more. Read on. . .
1. Four TIME Workshops: 1A, 1B, 2B Interactive Internet Authoring and 2C Integrating Technology in Music Curriculum.
2. The Ultimate Music Technology Experience learning how toseamlessly integrate SmartScore, PhotoScore, MusicXML, Sibelius, Finale all together with SmartMusic for customized differentiated instructional materials.
3. Four FREE 1 and 2-day Specialty Workshops presenting the first comprehensive,
TI:ME National Conference Impressions
It is impossible to attend the TI:ME National Conference and Texas Music Educators Association Convention without immediately struck by the size of the events. Over the course of four days thousands of people attend clinics, performances, and sessions on a huge variety of topics. I was thrilled to see TI:ME so showcase its contributions to music education as both a stand-alone organization and as one embedded within the larger context of the music education community. I would like to briefly share some of my experience at the event and highlight some of the great initiatives that TI:ME showcased in Texas.
There was a huge variety of technology sessions offered as a part of the TI:ME conference making it possible for attendees of differing levels of technology experience to find something of interest. Presenters offered practical sessions on basic recording techniques,
4th Annual NJ Student Music Technology Expo and
May 20, 2014 at Rowan University! (9:30 AM - 2:00 PM)
Start your field trip approvals now, and keep in mind the exceptional and creative work your students are producing1
Registration will open on March 15, 2014.
Project Categories for Adjudication:
1-Original Composition
Original compositions created using technology including works for traditional and/or electronic instruments. Compositions should prominently illustrate creative use of technology. Projects incorporating use of prerecorded loops will not be considered in this category. All compositions, including those intended for live performance, should be rendered or synthesized in some digital manner (MP3, CD, laptop) as there will be no space provided for live performance. Please provide a brief (150-200 words) description of the process used to complete the work.
2-Covers, Remixes & Loop-Based
TI:ME Member Rudolph Releases New iPad Book
From the authors that have provided us with such great books on Finale, Sibelius, and recording techniques, Musical iPad is a comprehensive approach to learning and making music on Apple's popular tablet device. This book will help you learn the most appropriate ways to configure the iPad for music creation and connect it to other musical devices, and suggest powerful apps for all your musical needs. Tom Rudolph and Vince Leonard are educators and authors of great distinction. They have the ability to take complex concepts and break them down into simpler components, explain what these concepts mean in easy-to-understand language, show you how to use them in real-world situations with practical applications, and demonstrate how all of this can help make you a better musician and how to better express yourself creatively with today's technology tools.
With the release of the iPad,
TI:ME Keynote Speaker Announced for National
TI:ME is delighted to announce that Jay Smith, founder and CEO of Livid Instruments, an Austin based manufacturer of innovative instruments for electronic music will be our Keynote Speaker discussing "New Technology Directions in Music Performance" during our National Conference held in conjunction with TMEA.
Smith will discuss the rapid advancement of performing and composing with MIDI controllers, iPad, tablets, software, laptops and more. Smith will examine the evolution of electronic music from early synthesis to modern DJing, and how it is changing contemporary music and performance. He will also discuss the growing DIY (do it yourself) controllerism movement, from academia to commercial application.
In addition to analyzing the history and development of music technology, Smith will demonstrate real world implementation with hardware and software. Demonstration will include
MakeMusic, Inc, Accepts TI:ME Award at Winter NAMM
MakeMake CEO Karen VanDerBosch accepts the 2nd annual TI:ME Award for Outstanding Contributions to Technology in Music Education at their booth today at the Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA.
From our earlier story:
TI:ME is pleased to announce that our 2nd annual TI:ME Award for Outstanding Contributions to Technology in Music Education will be presented to MakeMusic, Inc on the floor of the 2014 Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA. The award, which is co-sponsored by the NAMM TEC Awards, will also be mentioned during the TEC Awards Show on Friday, January 24th, held at the Hilton Anaheim.
This award recognizes companies that have made exceptional contributions to the evolution of music technology use in the modern music classroom, with companies being nominated by members of TI:ME and selected by TI:ME Board of Directors from the submissions.
MakeMusic, Inc has shown outstanding
Catherine Dwinal: 2014 Mike Kovins Teacher of the
The Technology Institute for Music Educators (TI:ME) is pleased to announce the nomination and subsequent selection of Catherine Dwinal, by a unanimous vote of the previous award winners, to be the recipient of our 2014 Mike Kovins TI:ME Teacher of the Year Award.
Ms. Dwinal was nominated by previous Teacher of the Year recipient and former TI:ME president, Amy Burns. This prestigious award recognizes outstanding dedication and enthusiasm in music educators who have introduced technology into their music classrooms as a means to teach the standards of their music education program. It is named in honor of the late Mike Kovins (former president of KORG), who was instrumental in starting TI:ME in 1995.
Catie Dwinal has been teaching elementary general music at two different schools in Laconia New Hampshire since 2010. Switching schools every quarter, she teaches over 30 general
Pre-Registration for TMEA is CLOSED!
If you're planning to attend the TI:ME National Conference held in conjunction with the Texas Music Educators Association Conference, your last chance to pre-register was Thursday, Jan 23rd, 2014 at the close of their business day!
Click for more info on TMEA.
Registration is now available only on-site at the TMEA Conference.
TI:ME Pre-Conference: $50Technology for Music Education (TI:ME) will be holding their 2014 National Conference in conjunction with the 2014 TMEA Clinic/Convention. Sessions during the convention will be available to all registrants. Pre-registration is also closed for the pre-conference, however you may register on-site the morning of the event.
TI:ME will also hold pre-conference sessions on Wednesday, February 12, that offer educators an intensive technology-oriented experience on current music technology topics in education with top music educators in the
MakeMusic, Inc 2014 TI:ME Technology Award Winner
TI:ME is pleased to announce that our 2nd annual TI:ME Award for Outstanding Contributions to Technology in Music Education will be presented to MakeMusic, Inc on the floor of the 2014 Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA. The award, which is co-sponsored by the NAMM TEC Awards, will also be mentioned during the TEC Awards Show on Friday, January 24th, held at the Hilton Anaheim.
This award recognizes companies that have made exceptional contributions to the evolution of music technology use in the modern music classroom, with companies being nominated by members of TI:ME and selected by TI:ME Board of Directors from the submissions.
MakeMusic, Inc has shown outstanding dedication to the world of music education technology with products for modern music educators such as those from its Finale family of notation applications, its SmartMusic apps was well as other products.
A Message from Richard McCready
Hello TI:ME members:
I have accepted the position of Chapters Chair for TI:ME, and would like to declare 2014 as the year of the chapters. TI:ME has a network of chapters in many US states and in other countries, allowing local members to meet, collaborate, and learn more about integrating technology in the music classroom.
Each chapter is responsible for helping to let others know about TI:ME opportunities at the local level, and there is money available in the budget to help you with that. Ideally, chapters should provide an opportunity for members to meet in a formal or informal setting at least twice a year, and should be a presence at each state's Music Educator's Association conference.
If you already have an active chapter in your area, please contact me and let me know what you are doing together as a chapter. I would like to post news of chapters in the TI:ME eblasts, so
'TI:ME Central Regional Conference Schedule OMEA
Our annual TI:ME Central Regional Conference is fast-approaching Feb 5th through 8th in Columbus, OH, held once again in conjunction with our friends at the Ohio Music Educators Association. Check out the daily schedule of TI:ME's conference presentations below!
Download the text below in a PDF of the schedule by clicking here. Or, download a matrix layout of the schedule in PDF form by clicking here.
C222 01:15 PM - 02:15 PM 21st Century Elementary Ensemble Director TE,TI( )
C223 01:15 PM - 02:15 PM All About Cross Curricular Performance Projects TE,TI( )
C226 01:15 PM - 02:15 PM Free Music Technology Curriculum TE,TI( ) Reaching All Students: Using Everyday Technology in the Music Classroom
C224-225 01:15 PM - 02:15 PM What's New in Finale 2014 TE,TI( )
C222 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM Bring Music to Life: Composing
TI:ME Member Presents NAMM Workshop
Composer and music producer Jerry Gerber will be at the NAMM show this January to present Beyond the MIDI Mockup, a workshop for composers designed to help musicians create music with expressive phrasing, gesture, dynamics and intention. This 2.5 hour workshop is DAW-independent--meaning the techniques can be applies to any modern DAW (those with notation are preferred).
This workshop will take place on Thursday, January 23rd, 2014 at 11 am. For more details please visit:
http://www.midi.org/aboutus/news/2014HOT.php orhttp://www.jerrygerber.com/namm.htm
TI:ME Announces New Certification Training
TI:ME is pleased to announce two significant developments in its certification procedures for 2014. First, TI:ME certification is still earned through two courses for level 1, and three additional courses for level 2, but TI:ME's new structure enables institutions to also include courses other than those developed by TI:ME.
This means that certification will be more relevant and current, and it will be easier for institutions to participate in the process. The traditional TI:ME course materials and resources remain available to students and instructors but participants in TI:ME courses will see a broader curriculum as early as this summer.
The second development is that the institutional fees for schools offering TI:ME certification have been eliminated. This means that the financial obstacles that previously stood in the way of TI:ME certification at universities, school districts,
TI:ME at Winter NAMM 2014
TI:ME will be exhibiting at the 2014 Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA from January 23-26 at the Anaheim Convention Center. We will at Booth# 6428 (Hall A) sharing the booth with TI:ME commercial members Acoustica, Inc, makers of Mixcraft 6, Mixcraft Pro Studio 6, Mixcraft 6 Vocal Studio, and Mixcraft 6 Home Studio. Come by and say hello, renew your membership in person, and learn more about the exciting upcoming TI:ME National Conferenceheld in conjunction with TMEA in San Antonio this coming February 12-15 and the TI:ME Central Regional Conference held in conjunction with the 2014 OMEA Professional Development Conference from Feb. 6–8, 2014 in Columbus, OH.
In addition to exhibiting at the 2014 Winter NAMM Show, TI:ME will also be hosting its Advisory Board Meeting on Saturday, January 25th. The NAMM Foundation has generously offered to host us in the Palos Verdes AB
Call for Presenters: TI:ME Monthly Webinars
TI:ME is proud to add monthly Webinars to our line up of member benefits. We are currently accepting proposals for 1-hour
Register for TI:ME Pre-Conference Day and TMEA!
TI:ME's 20th Anniversary is in full-swing, and registrations are open for the TI:ME National Conference with TMEA in San
January 2015 Message from the President
It is a great time for TI:ME! As the calendar turns each year, it provides opportunities to reflect on the past and the
The Art of Foley at Universal
TI:ME is delighted to welcome Universal Studios Resort Youth Program as a new Commercial Member!
Universal Studios Resort
2015 TI:ME Central Regional and National
This year's TI:ME national conference in San Antonio, Texas will feature at special reception commemorating TI:ME's 20
Nominate 2015 Teacher of the Year!
Do you know of an amazing music educator who is using technology in the classroom to teach music?
TI:ME is pleased
TI:ME Turns 20 in 2015
At the TI:ME/TMEA conference in February, 2015, we will be celebrating TI:ME's 20th anniversary. It doesn't seem
TI:ME Member Highlight: Steven Estrella
By Jenny Amaya, TI:ME Vice-President
One of the benefits of joining TI:ME is being connected with the best, brightest, and
Avid/Berklee Present Free Webinar!
To help students succeed in the audio industry, Berklee College of Music—the world's largest independent contemporary
Why Join TI:ME?
Why You Should Join TI:ME Today!
The Technology for Music Education (TI:ME) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to assist music educators in applying technology to improve teaching and learning in music.
Join this organization of progressive music educators with a passion for using today's technology to teach music. Our membership are pioneering the use of today's exciting music production software and hardware technology for use in the school music classroom for all ages, starting even from elementary school ages, and advancing into high school and college level programs.


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Corporate Social Responsibility: The Next Wave
By Bart Mongoven
A significant shift is coming in the way corporate social responsibility
(CSR) issues are dealt with in the United States.
The current era has been characterized by a focus on globalization,
specifically on the demand by activists that companies operating
globally meet international standards -- not the often-lax or
nonexistent ones in the countries where they operate -- on labor, the
environment and human rights. Until now, the activist focus on these
issues has mirrored broader society's interests and concerns. However,
with the possible exception of immigration, globalization-related issues
no longer are driving themes.
Replacing them is a narrower set of issues dealing with personal choices
in the marketplace. This movement, typified by the emerging concern over
sustainable consumption, advocates better corporate responses to
consumer demands -- demands that might not yet exist -- for
energy-saving light bulbs, cars that get better gas mileage, products
whose materials do not pose a health risk to users and so on.
With this emerging shift in the guiding theme of social thinking, the
CSR movement must change. As it currently stands, however, the broad CSR
movement is more likely to be split by the emerging issues. On one side
will line up moderates, who will focus on the responsibility of the
corporation to get ahead of the consumer and develop products that
reflect buyers' changing values. On the other side will be the more
ideological advocates, who will continue to fight for a more fundamental
examination of the role corporations play in society and the power they
wield over politics and commerce -- and thus daily life.
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) continues to
work toward a social responsibility standard that will clarify terms for
the new debate, and John Ruggie, the U.N. special representative on the
issue, has been given an additional year to develop his conclusions
about where the responsibilities of corporations begin and end.
Together, these two will give corporations and CSR advocates clear
direction, but they also will deprive more ideologically driven CSR
activists of the ability to use CSR as a cover for anti-corporate
The Basics
The basic concerns of those involved in CSR issues are most clearly
expressed through the work of the U.N. Global Compact, whose annual
meeting ended July 6 in New York. Founded in 2000, the Global Compact is
seen as presenting baseline corporate codes of conduct on human rights.
Global Compact members agree to follow 10 fundamental principles
relating to human rights. The principles focus on the impact
corporations have on society, but also on their potential positive
Broadly, CSR stems from the proposition that corporations must consider
their impact on "stakeholders," including employees, consumers,
neighbors and supply chain workers, as well as their impact on the
environment. Many former anti-globalization, anti-free market activists
have come to embrace the idea that effective human rights protections
and sustainable development requirements might mitigate some of what
they view as the negative effects of globalization -- and even could
turn corporate power into a tool for social improvement.
As a concept, contemporary CSR dates to the 1970s. The first waves of
calls for an international agreement on corporate responsibility to
society were strongly ideological, meaning their backers were radically
The CSR movement first crystallized in the coalition that took on Nestle
in the late 1970s over the company's infant formula marketing practices.
The Nestle boycott was initiated by an anti-corporate, left-wing
coalition, but over time it attracted a long list of organizational and
religious supporters who were drawn to the moral questions raised by the
infant formula issue. Coinciding with the boycott was a push for a
global set of laws governing corporate activities through the U.N.
Center on Transnational Corporations (CTC).
The CTC debate was almost entirely an ideological battle. Supporters,
influenced by Cold War and post-colonial politics, saw it as a Robin
Hood issue, a way to take from the industrialized world's wealthy and
give to poorer countries. The Soviet Union strongly supported CTC's work
-- until negotiators removed the exemption for state-owned enterprises.
With Soviet companies subject to the same rules as Western countries,
CTC lost its key supporter and ceased being an important concern.
At roughly the same time, the Nestle boycott ended when the company
accepted a code of conduct it developed with its critics and the World
Health Organization. The lessons from this were clear: Activists could
change corporate behavior by negotiating issue-specific codes of conduct
-- but binding international treaties would remain a bridge too far.
Another key development was the alliance of anti-corporate and
anti-capitalist organizations with mainstream groups concerned chiefly
with ethics and specific issues. These two sides were most clearly
represented by the leaders of the Nestle boycott in the United States:
the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility (ICCR), representing
the ethics side of the equation, and Corporate Accountability
International, representing the ideological side. Although the CSR
community's concerns have shifted over the past two decades -- to codes
of conduct, ratings, ranking and, most recently, globalization -- this
core alliance has held.
The emphasis on globalization began in earnest in the early 1990s, and
by the end of the decade most organizations involved in CSR activities
were squarely in the "anti-globalization" camp. The current main thrust
of CSR advocacy is centered on ways of ameliorating globalization's
worst impacts. It views multinational corporations both as violators of
human rights and as the most powerful agents for positive change in
poorer countries, where governments are unwilling or unable to protect
the fundamental rights of communities and workers.
Contemporary CSR
Although it is beginning to change, the work of CSR advocacy remains
focused on globalization, and, in practice, the 10 principles of the
Global Compact almost entirely focus on what corporations must do in
developing countries.
No issue embodies this approach more than the corruption issue -- the
10th principle added late to the Global Compact by former U. N.
Secretary-General Kofi Annan. The leading corruption initiatives,
Publish What You Pay and the Extractive Industry Transparency
Initiative, are designed to bring greater transparency to resource-rich
developing countries. They address the concern that the leaders of these
countries siphon off much of the income from extractive companies, and
that the people receive little of the wealth. The emerging answer from
the CSR community is to force corporations to publish their royalty
payments to these governments, thus allowing international bodies (the
World Bank, International Monetary Fund, etc.) to hold the governments
accountable for their corruption. At the heart of this is the belief
that corporations have the power to drive the necessary changes.
Similarly, the majority of the new and developing corporate codes of
conduct place restrictions on corporations with the intention of
changing behavior on the ground in developing countries.
Changing Priorities
As the CSR movement succeeds and corporations and governments are
perceived as making progress, globalization-related issues no longer
resonate as they did five years ago. In Europe and the United States,
concern about the negative implications of globalization is giving way
to discussions about issues that directly touch consumers. If
anti-globalization was the driving activist theme of the past decade,
the next one appears to focus on reasserting the relationship between
the corporations and society on one hand and between the consumers and
the products on the other.
The first -- questions about the relationship between corporations and
society -- is a natural outgrowth of CSR's evolution into a mainstream
concern. Increasing attention to CSR has brought with it demands for
standardization. Through this, ideological CSR advocates are close to
achieving a crucial strategic goal -- minimizing the debate over
specific issues raised by corporations so questions about their power in
society can be addressed. With this, these groups -- still typified by
Corporate Accountability International -- will again question the
fundamental rights of corporations.
The other side of the movement, the more moderate advocates typified by
ICCR, will deal directly with the public's growing attention to the
corporate impact on their own lives. Specifically, then, rather than
focus on how activists want corporations to behave, the next wave of CSR
advocacy will address what consumers want, or will want, from
This growing side of CSR advocacy is typified by the sustainable
consumption movement, but also is seen in the global environmental
health movement and the campaign against Wal-Mart. Although this
movement expects corporations to lead the way, it also will demand that
people see the impacts of their purchases on their health, their safety
and the environment they share with others. In other words, by
convincing the corporations to produce safe, eco-friendly products such
as hybrid cars and nontoxic computers, consumers will realize they
wanted them all along.
Sustainable consumption activist Paul Hawken, founder of Smith & Hawken
garden supply store, has written a book about the emerging values-based
movement and appears to be leading the way in advocating this new set of
corporate standards. Hawken envisions a new industrial revolution --
akin to the first revolution of mass production and resource use in the
20th century -- that will be marked by a new relationship among
businesses, society and the environment. In this environment, CSR will
call on businesses to first consider the impact of their activities on
people, including consumers, but also to declare their own corporate
values through their products. This is already visible in the increasing
adherence by consumer product companies to the "green chemistry" ethic
relating to materials.
Hawken's appeal, as radical as it sounds, will be far more attractive to
CSR's more moderate side, which always has been concerned about ethics
and the impact of commerce on people. Both the moderates' and Hawken's
visions have room for free-market capitalism (not to be confused with
liberal laissez-faire capitalism). CSR's more ideological proponents, on
the other hand, have from the start viewed CSR as a vehicle for changing
the underlying power of corporations and their relationships to society.
And this is where the split emerges.
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Rated 4 out of 5 by 577
Rated 4 out of 5 by Argy39 Central Location
My family and I stayed here for three nights on our way to a ski holiday in Whistler. Whilst I can not really complain about anything in particular I would rate this hotel probably more suited to the business traveller than a family stay.
The staff were all very helpful and gave us some great restaurant recommendations I just found the whole place a little bit "cold" and not the weather!! We had a two bedroom suite that more than met our expectations and was quite roomy.
The hotel is within walking distance of a great many good shopping areas and major attractions and as such is in a good central location.
January 19, 2014
Rated 1 out of 5 by Allison1020 Can't think of a positive
Upon arrival the front desk staff was cold and rude. We were put in a room near the elevator and it was so loud you can actually hear peoples conversations word for word in the hallway and the elevator bell dinging. I did not sleep either night. The windows were closed but we could also hear people at the front of the Hotel as our room was 6 floors up over the front entrance. The wireless did not work in our room so we called the front desk to ask for assistance and the person hung up on us then when we tried to call back we got a recording for the next half hour then gave up completely. No one picking up the phone at the front desk? Seriously? The parking lot was full and there were no spots left. The restaurant had 1 person working and it was friday night. We waited for 20 minutes for water then left. The coffee shop the next morning, same thing... 1 person working. If the hotel knows they are full why not have all staff on site?? It seemed everywhere we went the service was awful. Really too bad. We are Starwood Gold and were treated so poorly. If you use Starwood properties stay at a different one... NOT HERE!
August 16, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by GD2011 Nice Location and Hotel
Front desk Great. As a Platinum Member they always give me an upgrade. The only neg. feature is the CLub Lounge, the food could be a little better.
December 16, 2012
Rated 3 out of 5 by Otti75 no room available until 4.30pm as a a preferred spg member
staff at lobby was incompetent and overloaded with all kinds of other random questions
August 29, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Brad1000000 Great Location, Great Service
We stayed one night at the Downtown Sheraton after our Alaskan cruise. The hotel is a little older, but has been well maintained. The only remotely negative "issue" I had with the property was the dimly lit corridors. Obviously not really a problem, but it was a little weird. Otherwise, the property is fantastic. Platinum received very early check-in (10:30 AM), an upgrade to a junior suite, which is quite large and offers a separate bedroom, a bar area, and great views, as well as club access. The club is three levels, with a complimentary board room on the third, food service on the first, and eating area and complementary computer/printer on the second. It is one of the nicest Sheraton clubs I've seen, and also has a 25th floor balcony overlooking the city. Food was good and snacks/beverages are served throughout the day. There's even a Nespresso machine (in addition to regular coffee service) with milk frother for lattes/cappuccino--haven't seen that in a Sheraton.
The staff was fantastic. Melissa at check-in was lovely and very accommodating regarding my early check-in. Valet service was great, as was the staff in the club lounge.
Make no mistake, this is an expensive Sheraton. But we certainly received service and quality at this price-point. Here's a tip: to save a little bit/make up for the higher hotel cost, go without a car. It's very easy to get around without one (parking anywhere in Vancouver is expensive and difficult) and the SkyTrain, ferry, and bus service are very nearby. Walking is good for you, too.
We hope to return to Vancouver to stay again...wish we could have stayed longer in such a great city/hotel.
June 9, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by W8873 As always...
The staff of this property are very open and friendly, yet stay professional at the same time. The hotel is well maintained. My room was clean and very comfortable. My SPG member level was identified, and I was awarded the benefits accordingly. Always stay at this property when in town.
December 9, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Donald1 A Perfect Experience
This is the best hotel experience I had during this 9 day trip in Canada.. A very late check-in was treated with understanding and efficiency; the view from my spacious room was beautiful. The Sheraton Club was welcoming and offered breakfast that included cereals, danish, bagels, muffins, fresh fruit, eggs, and in late afternoon offered smoked salmon, pasta, crab cakes, crudities, etc. etc. The food in the dining room was excellent - I like Sheratons and their Club floors but the Sheraton Wall in Vancouver exceeded even my expectations.
September 3, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by MSO9922 Clean, comfortable, quiet
A quick, one night trip to Vancouver. The hotel was clean, comfortable, quiet and the staff was very friendly & attentive. Room service was quicker than promised.
December 8, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Mjb12 Almost perfect
I stay frequently at this property and the staff and location are great and the rooms are always clean. However, I would like to see this property upgrade its fitness facilities. It is a small area with three different fitness rooms so you are always going back and forth between the rooms. The equipment is generally outdated, limited selection, and very crowded and packed into these small rooms. Sheraton is promoting a massive upgrade to their fitness facilities globally but the Wall Centre does not seem to be a part of this which is too bad. I hope this changes.
October 22, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Ronchie53 This hotel makes sure its customers are taken care of properly
The Vancouver Sheraton Wall Center is an exceptional downtown hotel. I have had the pleasure of staying here before to attend another conference. I can honestly say that on both occasions I felt comfortable and safe. The rooms are very nice, comfortable and have very good amenities. Its location makes access to any part of the downtown area easy to get to as well as Granville Island which is a short walk to the piers where you catch a small ferry for the very picturesque brief ride to the island. Both towers of the hotel offer great views of the city and the mountains, The staff are very professional and ready to help to make sure the client is happy. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a safe and comfy stay in Vancouver.
July 17, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by PeterJGC Grey Cup Weekend
From check-in to check-out, the staff were there to help in any way they could. I received a room that was far more than I required so I contacted the front desk and asked if they had anything a little more conducive to what I required, in the hopes that someone needing additional space would be able to have availability. I requested a late check-out and it wasn't an issue. If you stay for just one night, I recommend room 2461.
December 1, 2014
Rated 1 out of 5 by regret Needs Improvement!
This hotel needs major updating.
Additionally I am an SPG gold member for life. There was absolutely no recognition nor upgrading in any sense such as free internet access in the room nor use of the club. This was not my first time staying at the Wall Centre as I work a great deal in Vancouver..
There is a sign for SPG members to check in/out and yet since there was only one receptionist working at the desk at any one time in the three days we were there, everyone went into the
SPG line making it a very long wait.
I have stayed at hundreds of SPG hotels around the world.
I will not stay at nor recommend the Wall Centre again.
August 18, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by hansonr Air conditioning was not working
The air conditioning system was not working in room 806......it was never able to make the room confortable. Only the fan was working, not the cooling unit. I reported it to the front desk the next morning after a sleepless night...the desk made no effort to correct the problem.
I was double billed for parking..and twice had to go down to the front desk in an attempt to correct the problem. Eventually, the front desk corrected the parking double bill.
Very dissappointed in my stay. I wiill not recommend this hotel to anyone visitiing Vancouver.
August 8, 2012
Rated 1 out of 5 by NAF2013 Very poor staff communication and guest service
The television in the room did not work for the whole 3 day 2 night stay. I reported it the first day, staff promised to have it fixed, nothing was done, a day of parking was promised as compensation, a credit did not materialize. I requested a late check out but the key cards did not get changed and as such i was required to stand in a large lineup for 20 minutes, serviced by one attendent to get the key reactivated. Parking fees were advertised to be $30/day whether self or valet but the final bill charged $40/day for self park. I must admit that i was getting fed up with the whole place and i started to become extra critical so when i say that the carpet in the room seemed dirty and a bit grimey to me it may be just the experience speaking.
February 24, 2013
Rated 3 out of 5 by JDJD great location but average
Generally OK but 2 negative points - 1. on the morning of checkout I had to call guest services several times to get a response; when I got through to the desk I was placed on hold for an unacceptably long time. 2. Live music was advertised in the bar until 1AM during the week - at 1130 last call was made and everything shut down shortly after. this was annoying to guests other then myself as several clearly had planned for a drink there at the end of their night and were turned away.
Positive - lunch service in the cafe was great
September 10, 2012
Rated 1 out of 5 by PNYSF Awful experience
This had to be one of my worst experiencing staying at a Sheraton hotel. The room was very nice but the refrigerator didn't work which is something I could over look. But what was awful is the fact there was no hot water. I called the front desk in the morning when I realized there was no hot water and they said you need to let it run 15 -20 minutes. That is unacceptable when you are staying at a hotel, like a Sheraton. I did let the water run but it was still cold and I had to get to the airport so I had to take a cold shower on a cold and rainy day. That may be the reason I have a cold now. The gentleman at the desk was very apologetic and said he would pass on the information to the manager and they would get back to me. No one has contacted me as of today.
February 7, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Goofy MORE THAN I COULD IMAGINE
It was a weekend to remember with my special friend from Ontario, and I will always remember the special kindness of the wonderful staff at this hotel. It is my home way from home and I am blessed by the service and unexpected pampering that we received this weekend! The beds and duvets are thee best in the city! Club Lounge food is wonderful!
November 30, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Jason685 Great Hotel
Visisted this hotel for a conference and was very pleased with hotel. The gym was by far the best hotel gym I've ever had.
October 6, 2014
Rated 1 out of 5 by Dee20 Poor experience overall
1) Had to wait till 3 PM for a promised ocean view room. The room was at best a partial ocean view. You could see a building right in front
2) Only one bottle of water for a whole stay 2 nights
3) I wanted to make a local call after I checked out and was initially told I would have to pay CAD 1.75
4) Old moldy room with copious scratches on the door / bathroom walls
Overall, I go the same experience as what I would way got if I have booked it on hotel for 40% cheaper. the question is where is the SPG recognition?
September 17, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Possumsecret Excellent Service!
From the Concierge to the Valet to the Front Desk to the restaurants and bars....I cannot say enough about the service....it was excellent.
And if I could have brought the bed home with me I would have done so. Thank you for a wonderful experience.
September 29, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Womanover30 The best hotel I've ever stayed at
I've stayed here on two occasions and got the best reception both times. I had lots of questions to ask the front desk but they patiently answered all of them and gave me great advice on things I hadn't thought of asking. My request for a specific room was met and I had a newspaper every morning. The view both times was stunning and everyone in the hotel seemed to like or love their job. The food was good though we most often dined in the area. Every store you need is minutes away and it was always a pleasure to return to the perfectly temperature room and leave the heavy bags and enjoy a few minutes of the view before continuing our city touring. The staff at this hotel knows their city and care about their guests. This will forever be the hotel I return to when in Vancouver.
July 4, 2012
Rated 2 out of 5 by WhiteGloves Time for an overhaul, rooms and staff.
This hotel is in a pretty great location, but is sadly in need of update/maintenace. Have stayed at this hotel many times, but this last stay will probably be my last. The hotel was full for noisy unsupervised teeanagers banging on doors and yelling in the hall. Had to call security! Why put customers on the same floor with event / convention groups? Left a vm for the manager, who did not even return my call.
Sadly this was my favorite place to stay, but now has become a worn, overpriced convention hotel.
March 19, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by hondast1300 Sept Stay
The staff are the best. Courteous and helpful. The hotel wifi is the worst I have used in any of travels. It is difficult and not intuitive in its use and having to log on every day was a nuisance especially when in a hurry.
September 22, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by gracine808 Great location
Location is central to everything - shopping, dining, attractions. Only thing that was below expectations was the service in the restaurant in the hotel in the North Tower. Service was slow with only three occupied tables in the dining room, forgot our order of bread, did not check with the chef if able to substitute some food requests and bar orders took longer than expected. Waitress did say up front she forgot some of our requests but did not apologize or try to accommodate another way.
June 12, 2012
Rated 2 out of 5 by Carm64 Terrible customer service
I made a reservation a month in advance, requesting a king size bed in a room in the North Tower. Check in took forever as there was only one clerk at the front desk. She proceeded to tell me that she had a room in the South Tower with a king bed but only a room with two double beds in the North tower - what's the point of making a reservation. The room was poorly laid out. Check out unacceptable.
August 21, 2014
Rated 1 out of 5 by Ubiquitous One Star is Generous
Where to start? One receptionist on duty entire time I was there. No recognition of Platinum status. No offer to upgrade to "best available". No newspaper. No bottled water provided. Pathetic club lounge didn't even serve alcohol.
I stay at Starwood routinely on four continents. This wasn't my first try at this property. But it was my last.
September 3, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Kahuna45 A good choice in Vancouver
The Sheraton Wall Centre is a great location for business, pleasure or sightseeing. Great restaurants within walking distance, modern facility, but the check-in and check-out was slow due to only one or two at reception. Lines became long at times and a 15-20 minute wait to adk simple questions. The Club room had a terrific view but the food quality for breakfast was average.
August 25, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Pjmm23 Good Conference venue
The Sheraton Wall Centre was a very well appointed venue for a recent conference. The rooms are spacious, views are excellent and the beds very comfy. I would suggest they could upgrade the bath towels to ones that are larger and thicker. Access to the health club and pool is down a weird back staircase so that could also be improved.
November 27, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Robbert Super great
I am a frequent guest of this property...as always, I was very happy. You also can't beat the location. Front desk staff is particularly friendly and made me feel very special as a Gold SPG Member. I like feeling special. ;-p
September 16, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by MeganM Sheraton Walle Centre - 4/4 to 4/8
My father, brother, and I stayed at the Sheraton Walle Centre for four nights. We used suite night upgrades and were awarded with a two bedroom suite, which had a wonderful space and layout. The lounge was also very nice, with a beautiful view and friendly service. Friendly service was a hallmark of the hotel, as the concierge, valet / doorman, and reception were all very polite and helpful.
The hotel is in a very convenient location; we had a car but the concierge was always prepared with public transit options. Stanley Park and Granville Island were both very short drives from the Sheraton. Other sites such as the West End, Olympic torch, Gastown, Robson Street, Yaletown, and Chinatown were also within a reasonable walking distance. Lots of restaurants in the area. Movie theatre within two blocks for rainy days.
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Robin is a patient I've seen many times before. He suffers from severe mental illness. Despite my efforts to help him, his treatment pattern stays relatively the same: He gets ill because of treatment refusal, is admitted to hospital where he is medicated against his will, then leaves, and, soon after, goes off his meds again, so that the frustrating and expensive pattern of psychosis and institutional care repeats itself.
With Robin, there is modestly good news for society: Like the vast majority of schizophrenic patients, he doesn't have a violent bone in his body.
But some do. About 1 percent of the seriously mentally ill are violent. They account for about half the rampage murders in the United States.
Signs were missed; action wasn't taken. Now, like tens of thousands of other mentally ill people, he seems destined to enter the prison system. (And, for the record, even that isn't a prescription for care: A University of Michigan study recently found that two thirds of prisoners with severe mental illness receive no treatment.)
Before the 1960s, psychiatry was largely unrestricted by patient rights. In the past four decades, the pendulum has swung to the other extreme. People like my patient Robin "choose" to spend their years in and out of hospitals. Sometimes the results are catastrophic.
It's true that many states have adopted laws that allow society to demand treatment of certain high-risk outpatients. California has such a law, inspired a decade ago when — ten years ago almost to the week of the Arizona tragedy — college student Laura Wilcox was shot dead by a paranoid man who had refused treatment for his mental illness. Yet, because of lobbying and lawsuits by patients and civil libertarians — some of which has been done with taxpayer dollars — these laws are often weak or not enforced. Consider: A majority of counties in California don't enforce Laura's Law.
Arizona is a tragedy. But perhaps it will inspire us to reconsider the rights of the severely mentally ill, and our responsibility to them.
— Dr. David Gratzer, a physician, is a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute.
D. J. Jaffe
Pundits and politicians are busy blaming Jared Loughner's parents for not preventing him from shooting Gabrielle Giffords. It's a common approach: blame the parents.
But as a relative of someone with mental illness, I know that under current law, families of the mentally ill are often powerless to do anything other than say, "Go to a doctor," until after their children become "danger to self or others." You can call the mental-health authorities or police all you want, but until your loved one is "danger to self or others," in the name of "civil liberties" you're powerless. That's ludicrous. Laws should prevent violence, not enable it. Most individuals with mental illness are not violent, but there is a readily identifiable subset that is.


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21 Greet all God's people in Christ Jesus. The brothers and sisters with me send you their greeting. | 21 Greet all the saints in Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me send greetings. |
22 All God's people here, especially those in Caesar's household, send you their greeting. | 22 All the saints send you greetings, especially those who belong to Caesar's household. |
23 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirits. | 23 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen. |
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Don't get me wrong. I'm not bashing LEOs. Not by a long shot. But sometimes I think some minority need a testosterone/brain balance check.
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I understand not going from a half pint to a quart to can something safely because that is a huge jump in density but am wondering if it is safe to go from a half pint to a pint. The recipe in question is this tomatillo salsa from the Ball site: http://www.freshpreserving.com/recipes/tomatillo-salsa I plan on using it to make enchiladas so I will need a pint at a time and would rather not go through extra lids and tie up jars that could be used for other things. |
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No, if the recipe calls for half-pints, that is what was tested. You can't increase the jar size, but you can always decrease it and process for the next bigger size. There is no way to know what the processing time would be if you scale up. It isn't just about the density, but how long it takes the heat to penetrate to the center of the jar. Obviously, it would take longer on a pint than a half-pint. You're better off to find a recipe that uses the jar size you want. Escpecially with salsas as they are already borderline on acidity because of the low acid ingredients. Deanna |
The same recipe is in the Ball Complete book - instructions say process pints for 15 minutes (same as 1/2 pints). ETA: I just double checked because I did a boatload of pints last year and thought I might have had a serious "mental pause" there....Deanna's totally correct - normally you shouldn't. This happens to be a happy exception that they didn't post on their website :-) |
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Hmmm... confusing. |
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Yeah, it kinda is. I think the recipe on the website was a sort of marketing thing. All that chopping and cooking and boiling and waiting to get two jars (even though they're bigger) doesn't sound quite as good as getting four. Point is they tested it in pint jars - it's approved. And by the way, we LOVE this stuff. Try pureeing it after you open the jar (can it per the recipe - straight out of the jar is great with chips) and using it for a green enchilada sauce. Good stuff. |
When CAN I change the jar size safely? This particular recipe aside and to answer your title question, future readers need to note the point Deanna made - your cannot increase jar size in any situation. You can always safely reduce jar size but you can never increase jar size over what is called for in the recipe you are using. If you must have it in a larger jar then find a recipe that has been tested with that larger jar size. Dave |
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State: New South Wales
Greg Appel
This is a program about prison life, from a prisoner's point of view.
Berrima is a small country town just a Sunday drive away from Sydney. One of the town's main tourist attractions is a Prison.
Berrima "Correctional Centre" has recently changed to become an all-female Low-Medium security prison. It is unique, in that these inmates are given liberties not usually associated with prison.
The audience is taken inside the cells of an intriguing range of characters to hear their stories.
The program was broadcast on Radio National's Street Stories and on ABC Illawarra NSW.
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In these times of economic recession and budget belt-tightening, Mills County is lowering its tax asking for next year, according to the county's 2009-2010 budget.
The county's tax asking is down slightly from last year's $5,652,813 to $5,486,731 this year, meaning Mills County's $12,461,544 budget is about $400,000 less than last year.
Not bad considering the current state of the economy and the fact the county didn't have to eliminate any programs, said Joe Blankenship, president of the Mills County Board of Supervisors.
About a year ago, Gary Cochran had an idea.
Cochran's 97-year-old grandmother had just passed away and his children, ages 2 and 4 at the time, didn't really know their great-grandmother or really who she was from looking at old photos.
Rev. Don and Mary Jo Maynard will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary by renewing their vows at Heritage Hills Church of the Nazarene in Papillion, Neb., on Sunday, June 21, 2009, at the close of the morning worship service. Rev. and Mrs. Maynard were married June 19, 1959, at West Side Church of the Nazarene in Indianapolis, Ind.
Rev. Maynard served as pastor of the Glenwood Church of the Nazarene from October 1986 until his retirement in 2001.
The Maynards have two children, Kimberly Maynard and Jonathan Maynard, both of Omaha, and three grandsons.
It's a project that's been talked about off and on for two decades in Glenwood.
An interpretive center that would compliment the Glenwood American Indian Earth lodge and serve as a tourist attraction for visitors interested in learning about the unique archeological history of the Loess Hills and the ancestral Plains Indians who once inhabited the region.
"The long-term goal is to establish an interpretive center where people can learn about the Glenwood Culture," Mills County Conservation Board member Wayne Phipps said during a recent interview.
CeCe Spotts still can't bring herself to drive by the scene.
Just an anonymous piece of concrete and gravel along northbound Interstate 29, not far from the 43 mile marker to most, to Spotts it's where she lost her father.
Joseph Spotts was killed by a hit-and-run driver on June 1, 2008, while helping a friend who had run out of gas.
"I just don't like driving on the interstate," said Spotts, 22.
A popular band from Offutt Air Force Base returns to the Davies Amphitheater Sunday evening for a free concert.
Night Wing is the country/rock showcase group of the United States Air Force Heartland of America Band stationed at Offutt Air Force Base in Bellevue. Night Wing honorably represents more than 329,000 Air Force professionals around the world who diligently watch over the skies protecting and defending all those who cherish freedom.


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Candice Millard talks about "Destiny of the Republic"
(Read article summary)Candice Millard calls assassinated US President James Garfield a "very admirable" person whose death was "a real loss to the nation."
In her first, bestselling book, "River of Doubt: Theodore Roosevelt's Darkest Journey" (2005), author Candice Millard tells the story of the 26th president's harrowing adventure traveling down an uncharted tributary of the Amazon River in one of the most remote parts of the world. In her new book, Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President, Millard focuses her formidable research and narrative skills on the shooting of president James Garfield and his death, 79 days later, from the misguided medical care he received. Like its predecessor, her new book is a page turner, and Millard has found compelling characters and narrative drama in historical events that have been largely overlooked. I caught up with Millard at a coffee shop in Kansas City to talk about Garfield and "Destiny of the Republic."
Q. Both of your books focus on events in the lives of former US presidents. It seems the reading public can't get enough of Theodore Roosevelt, but James Garfield is all but forgotten. How did you come to write about him and is it just a coincidence that both of your books are about past presidents?
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Archive for 17 October 2011
The Secret World week of the Dragon brings new shots
The Secret World's Dragon secret society comes under the spotlight.
Over the coming week Funcom will be releasing new information on The Secret World's Dragon secret society which will include new articles, artwork, screenshots and a video.
Designing a magical world: Skyrim
Big worlds are everywhere in videogames these days. The likes of Batman: Arkham City, Saint's Row and the Rockstar trio of Red Dead Redemption, Grand Theft Auto and L.A.
Xitol show off Zone: The Battleground concepts
Now an official registered company, the indie developer has released some new concept art for their upcoming PC and Mac FPS.
Okabu Review
Okabu is lovely. Seeing Okabu in motion is being given a warm hug by your TV.
Ineffectual soldiers fail to stop Prototype 2
Former Sergeant James Heller is pretty miffed at Prototype's Alex Mercer, and doesn't seem to mind slaughtering fellow military types to make that point.
Introversion: 'Forget about' Subversion (for now)
Once billed as the team's "most ambitious project", Introversion is now advising people to "Forget about" Subversion.
PC Battlefield 3 leaks early
Due for release next week, the PC version of Battlefield 3 has been leaked onto the Internet.
Follow up to XIII confirmed, not coming to consoles
To be called XIII: Lost Identity.
Update: Anuman have confirmed to IncGamers that XII: Lost Identity is not a sequel to the original.
A representative of the publisher saying:
"It's a totally new game from scratch."
Original Story: French publisher Anuman Interactive have announced a follow up to the 2003 PS2, Xbox, GameCube and PC shooter XIII.
How different is the Modern Warfare 3 engine to that of MW2?
Difference is "huge", says Sledgehammer.
Since the release of Call of Duty 2 back in 2005, all subsequent entries in the series have been built on the same Infinity Ward engine.
EA look back at the origins of Syndicate
Starbreeze Studios new title is a far cry from the original game and this trailer should bring back memeories for those old enough to remember.
The environments of Skyrim
New screens show off the locations we'll be exploring next month.
This week's releases (21/10/11)
Batman: Arkham City, Football Manager 2012, Ratchet & Clank, Dance Central 2.
Skyrim Preview: The first three hours
In Skyrim, I fought a dragon.
Prior to that I got involved in a love triangle.
Forza 4 races to the top of the charts
There's a new entry at the top of the all format UK charts for week ending 15 October.
Football Manager 2012 Review
Here's the problem reviewers of Football Manager 2012 face; it's an unusual case of a title which has a large, devoted fanbase who don't necessarily consider themselves gamers.


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can anyone help me every time I try to play I lock in a champ and the game is about to start then the bugsplash thing comes up before the summoning screen and ive tried everything to fix it turning of the computer updating windows I came to the conclusion that it isn't my com but the actually game if you've come across this plsssss tell me how to fix it.
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same here ausssie ever since the patch I can never get into the game it comes up with the bugsplash thing and it really pees me off I got banned because of this and I think its really stupid you should take it up with riot games ( nice last name Gamer) XD
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