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Notice that when Benghazi is not about whether anything will or can rise to the level of 'impeachable' (which is moot), it's all about Hillary Clinton's prospects for winning the Presidency in 2016. It's either circle-the-wagons-around-our-leader-mascot (so as not to suffer a vicarious political setback which would make lefties feel bad), or a meta-discussion over what qualities are required of a President.
And what qualities are those, you ask? Answer: being a (D) and being able to win the Presidency. The left believes Hillary Clinton might qualify in this sense, i.e. might be able to win an election in 2016, and therefore they simply can't tolerate any talk that anything about Benghazi might make her not be President let alone not be 'qualified' to be President.
Because what is 'qualified' anyway, in our age of Smart People credentialism? To Smart People, being 'qualified' is an objective matter that consists of getting the right items onto your resume, and/or having the right identity (e.g. Obama was qualified to be President because he was kinda black but not too black). And…that's it. What you actually do or not-do or accomplish or say or decide or achieve doesn't matter. At least, Smart People don't want it to matter.
Why would they? If being qualified is simply a matter of getting the right degrees, credentials, and titles on a corporate- or government-ladder, then Smart People know how to navigate that. Their parents set them up nicely to be successful in such a world. But the idea that qualification has something to do with the actual decisions you make once there scares Smart People to death. In the end, this is why the Smart People left is so obstinate and 'bored' and denialist on the issue of Benghazi: they can't afford, psychologically, to truly confront anything about it or discuss it seriously, because it has to do with actual tangible decisions, and weighing right and wrong. Smart People want nothing to do with a world in which those things matter, and so can't allow criticism of Hillary Clinton on anything like those grounds to take root.
Politics in such an environment is broken, of course. Errors in governance cannot be sanely discussed let alone criticized, analyzed, and corrected. Nobody cares about such errors. They care about careers, and in the case of leaders, the vicarious importance of those careers to what they themselves can accomplish. It is a pure status game; nothing will be improved, nothing will be truly achieved, mistakes will not be corrected. That's why when the left continually says that Benghazi is a big fat nothing and that they are 'bored' by it, I have to admit, I am too.
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Benghazi for me is about whether a free people will express outrage, or will roll over in helpless discouragement or world-weary sophistication. The people who died at their posts, while we refused them the help that was available, deserve better than that.
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IMO, the only interesting thing about Benghazi is that it could smoosh Hillary Clinton forever, sending her back to Arkansas to spend more time with her family. Of course by "Arkansas" I mean K street and by "family" I mean lobbyists, but you know what I'm saying. If it doesn't have any chance to destroy that ridiculous harpy, then there isn't much point to continuing it. I don't much care what happens to Obama since he's gone in 4 years anyway.


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The first seven months of 2012 were the warmest on record for the nation. And August 2011 through July this year was the warmest 12-month period on record.
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Exhibit interprets Toledo's landscapeWritten by Matt Liasse | | email@example.com
University of Toledo student Aubrey Kirkendall found her calling in a cemetery.
Kirkendall put together a collection of photos for her "Special Topics: Light and Landscape" advanced photography class at UT. Later, the professor of the class, Seder Burns, entered Kirkendall, along with eight other students' work, to be part of an exhibition at the Parkwood Gallery in Toledo. The gallery displays the art, including some of Burns' own, in the exhibition, "The Glass City Landscape: the Urban Landscape of Toledo."
"With the progression of the course, students were producing great work," Burns said.
Kirkendall originally wanted to do her project on pollution. While visiting the Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station, she took a picture of a cemetery. The picture shows a collection of gravestones with smoke from the plant in the background.
When Kirkendall showed Burns the photo, he encouraged her to continue looking for cemeteries with such backgrounds. Kirkendall then went to nine or 10 different graveyards.
"[I was looking] for harmful structures we come in contact with daily," Kirkendall said. "I wanted to juxtapose the cemeteries with harmful structures in the background. Some are ironic."
For the class, Burns assigned his students to work with a landscape theme for their projects. He said the theme was open to interpretation.
The students created a variety of work, Burns said. Burns contacted the Parkwood Gallery about creating an exhibition because he had worked with them in the past. After that, Burns and the students had just a couple days to write proposals for the Arts Commission of Greater Toledo, a nonprofit organization that served as the selection committee.
Burns' students were selected in the competitive process.
"I was very pleased; it's a testament to the students' work," Burns said. "For most of them, this is their first show, so they are particularly excited."
Student Katy Payne is excited her work is displayed in the gallery. She is wishing to debunk the idea that Toledo is run down with her photos.
"I got pretty sick of that view," Payne said. "I kind of wanted to show life here [in Toledo]."
Her project consists of 20 images of restaurants taken at night.
"Toledo is known for its incredible amount of eating establishments," Payne said.
Payne took pictures of different restaurants in Toledo including Rally's and Waffle House. Payne said the photos show people interacting in the restaurants bright with neon lights.
"It's a different light to see Toledo in," Payne said. "People brought life to the landscapes."
Their work is on display at the gallery until Feb. 25. There will be a reception on Feb. 4 from 6 to 8 p.m. where all the artists will be in attendance.
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But the cranes' arrival also reminds us of the importance of the Endangered Species Act. It is again under fire, though its provisions have given many species a chance to grow their numbers. Proposed restrictions would dilute the Act, making it harder to rescue other endangered animals.
There is no finer tribute to the Endangered Species Act than the whooping crane, which was down to a mere 15 of these magnificent birds in 1941. For years they increased only slightly. It's no coincidence that the birds increased dramatically in the years after the Act was signed by President Nixon in 1973. This year as many as 235 birds are expected at the national wildlife refuge.
The very elements that led to the decrease in cranes - loss of habitat, pesticides and hunting - also affect other animals that are currently on the verge of extinction. The birds are certainly not in great abundance even now. But the cranes' future is intrinsically linked to the protection given to them by the federal parks that afford them protection, as well as the Endangered Species Act, which was a nation's commitment to their survival.
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Rome, Italy
The fifth International Conference on Safety and Security Engineering took place in Rome, organised by the University of Rome 'La Sapienza', represented by Prof Fabio Garzia and Massimo Guarascio, and the Wessex Institute, represented by its Director, Prof Carlos A Brebbia.
The meeting, which was very successful, follows the previous conferences held in Rome (2005), Malta (2007), Rome (2009) and Antwerp (2011).
Safety and Security Engineering, due to its special nature, represents an interdisciplinary area of research and applications that brings together, in a systematic view, many disciplines of engineering, from the most traditional to the most advanced and novel.
Safety and Security Engineering is characterised by a totally new approach since it first analyses the hazard content not only by means of technical tools but also applying risk analysis techniques, and then merges this content through technical solutions, installations, systems, human resources and proceeds to prevent or mitigate natural and man-made events that could damage people or property.
This means that Safety and Security Engineering uses a systematic and multidisciplinary approach to the safety and security problems needing to be solved, studying their reciprocal relations and interactions and finding a final optimal solution that takes into consideration all the multiple aspects in their singularity and in their belonging to a complex system. Nowadays, any context needs a safe approach that must be, from the beginning interpreted in the process to ensure the desired safety and security standards within given costs.
The Conference was opened by Prof Carlos A Brebbia, who explained the importance of the meetings to fulfil the objectives of the Wessex Institute, ie the dissemination of knowledge at an international level.
Carlos explained that the research carried out at his Institute and its application is ideally one closely related to Safety issues. The analysis technique (boundary elements) developed at WIT has shown to be of fundamental importance for extreme cases, particularly those in offshore engineering and aerospace. The work of a special unit originating in this research has centred in the applications of the techniques to problems such as corrosion and fracture, which are closely related to risk management.Wessex Institute's expertise – Carlos explained – lies in the field of complex computer models that can be applied to a variety of practical engineering problems. Many other case studies related to environmental health, air and water pollution studies, food contamination and others, have been studied at WIT, in many cases as partners in research consortia and mostly within a multidisciplinary environment.
Another important activity of Wessex Institute is the publication of advanced research material, through WIT Press, its associated organisation, dedicated to the production of books and journals. The output is now printed in digital as well as hard cover format. Papers presented at all WIT conferences are published in the WIT Transactions, a series that is widely distributed throughout the world and is reported in many databases. WIT Press also runs a digital library on its website, which means that the work presented at the conference is permanently and easily available to the international scientific community, (http://library.witpress.com).
Carlos finished his opening remarks by thanking all the delegates for attending the conference and hoping that they will visit the WIT campus in the future. This is sited in the New Forest National Park, which is not only very beautiful but also a most suitable place for a research institution.
Keynote AddressThe keynote address in the conference was given by Prof Massimo Guarascio, Chair of Information, Electronics and Communication Engineering at the University of Rome 'La Sapienza' where he runs the degree course on Safety and Civil Protection Engineering. He has been the main promoter in the organisation of this conference since its beginning in 2005 and is one of the founders of the International Journal of Safety and Security Engineering.
Massimo discussed the importance of risk indicators for social and societal engineering. He referred to ways in which the indicators could be found and presented in a case study for the L'Aquila earthquake of 2009. This emphasised the importance of predicting in research which has resulted in being able to prioritise the rescue and emergency operations.
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Special Seminar
A special seminar was organised by Prof Antonino Vitetta of the University of Reggio Calabria on 'Safety in the Design of Road Networks in Ordinary and Emergency Conditions'.
The seminar consisted of five specially invited papers on the following topics:
Special Message from Dr K Duncan
A special message from Dr Kirsty Duncan, a member of the International Scientific Advisory Committee of SAFE was played during the meeting.
Kirsty, who is currently a member of the Canadian Parliament, as well as a Professor at Toronto University, could not attend the conference but was kind enough to record a DVD message to the delegates.
Kirsty referred to the importance of economic losses due to disasters in the last decade or so and to the many people affected by them. She particularly discussed the challenge facing us due to climatic changes which has aggravated the number of disasters and extreme events costs. It is essential to plan for Disaster Risk Reduction in this changing scenario. We need to aim for a disaster-resilient world and learn how to protect our homes and livelihoods and property. The time for action – Kirsty insisted – is now.
Social OccasionsThe Conference presented many opportunities to the delegates for discussing topics of common interest in unofficial settings as well as during the session discussions. In addition to the coffee breaks, the organiser arranged for complimentary lunches with ample time to continue the discussions.
The International Scientific Advisory Committee met over dinner to review the conference and propose ways to improve the meeting. The list of topics was discussed and new ones proposed. The discussion then centred on reconvening the conference in 2015 and on possible locations. The meeting also considered the publishing programme of the International Journal of Safety and Security Engineering and the possibility of having special issues to enhance the appeal of the publication.
The Conference dinner took place in a Sardinian restaurant where the delegates had occasion to taste some of the unique dishes from that part of Italy, accompanied by good local wines. The friendly atmosphere and the good service helped to make that a unique occasion.
Closing of the Conference
The Conference was closed by Carlos thanking the participants for having come and hoping that they will consider participating in SAFE 2015 which will take place in the New Forest, home of the Wessex Institute.
He also stressed that all papers published in the WIT Transactions on the Built Environment, vol 134, 2013, are now available for the scientific community through the WIT Press website (http://library.witpress.com), as well as widely distributed through the world. He invited the participants to extend their papers and submit the new versions to the International Journal of Safety and Security Engineering.
Carlos also invited delegates to participate in a post-conference semimar to take place after lunch. The seminar was on 'Local transport plan'. It was organised by Prof Antonino Vitetta from the University of Reggio Calabria with the participation of a series of distinguished speakers, including members of the Italian Parliament, representatives of the National Council of Engineers, the Italian-Automobile Club, the Ministry of Public Works, as well as Prof Francesco Russo, from the University of Reggio Calabria, member of the Italian Commission for Forecasting and Mitigating Major Risks.
The guidelines for network analysis and local transport plans included the following topics:
The seminar added to the success of the conference.
Conference Proceedings
Papers from the conference will also be hosted online at the WIT eLibrary as Volume 134 of WIT Transactions on the Built Environment (ISSN: 1746-4498, Digital ISSN 1743-3509). For more details visit the WIT eLibrary at http://library.witpress.com
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text: Healthy Recipes Granary Bread Recipe E-mail recipe Print recipe To save this recipe, register now! Quick Info: Servings Contains Wheat/Gluten Vegetarian Nutritional Info (Per serving): Calories: 101, Saturated Fat: 0g, Sodium: 84mg, Dietary Fiber: 1g, Total Fat: 9g, Carbs: 20g, Cholesterol: 0mg, Protein: 3g Exchanges: Starch: 1 Carb Choices: 1.5 Recipe Source: Reproduced with permission from "ADA Cookbooks"© American Diabetes Association ® Ingredients 3 1/2 large flour, all-purpose 2 1/2 cup(s) flour, graham, can substitue whole-wheat flour 2 package(s) active dry yeast 1 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup(s) honey 3 tablespoon margarine 2 1/2 cup(s) water, hot Preparation 1. Combine 2 cups of flour, yeast, and salt in a large bowl. Stir well. Add honey, margarine, and hot water. Beat with electric mixer at medium speed for 2 minutes. Scrape bowl. Beat in 1 cup more flour and 1/2 cup graham flour. Beat at high speed for 1 minute or until thick and elastic. 2. Stir in remaining graham flour to make soft dough that leaves the sides of bowl. Knead on floured board for 5-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. 3. Cover and let rest for 20 minutes. Punch down. Divide the dough in half. Shape into 2 round loaves about 8 inches in diameter. 4. Place in 8-inch loaf pan coated with nonstick cooking spray. Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2-24 hours. 5. When ready to bake, remove from refrigerator, uncover, and let stand for 10 minutes. Make 6-1/4 inch deep cuts, spoke fashion, in tops of loaves. Bake at 400 degrees F for 30-40 minutes. Use lower oven rack. 6. Remove from pans. Cool on wire racks. E-mail recipe Print recipe To save this recipe, register now!


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Chalk up another model soon to join NetJets' global fleet.
The world's largest fractional-ownership provider is the international launch partner of Bomardier Aerospace's new super mid-size Challenger 350 business jet. The Berkshire Hathaway Berkshire Hathaway company's selection of the Challenger 350 is part of NetJets' 10-year fleet plan to add up to 670 new products valued at $17.6 billion.
In mid-2012, NetJets ordered 100 Challenger 350 and Challenger 605 aircraft, with options for an additional 175 Challenger 350s exercised. The firm order includes 75 Challenger 350s, with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2014, and 25 Challenger 605s, with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2015.
Up to 200 of the Challenger 350s will be customized for NetJets from design through production and will include, among other features, advanced in-flight entertainment systems and custom cabin designs. The Challenger 350 will be able to transport up to 10 passengers 3,780 statute miles."We are excited about the addition of our exclusive NetJets Signature Series Challenger 350 aircraft to our fleet and the tremendous value this aircraft will bring to our unmatched global capabilities and most importantly, to our customers," NetJets Chairman and CEO Jordan B. Hansell said.


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I don't have a title yet, but Heyne/Random House Germany has offered on The Dark Ascent for a 2007 publication. It seems likely to me that they'll buy The Dark Crusade as well.
A good piece of news on a hot day.
I don't have a title yet, but Heyne/Random House Germany has offered on The Dark Ascent for a 2007 publication. It seems likely to me that they'll buy The Dark Crusade as well.
A good piece of news on a hot day.
I got started on this blog endeavor thanks to my buddy Eric Raymond, noted raconteur and internet bon vivant. The idea was to have an internet presence where I could go on about various things, work out plot ideas, comment on interesting stuff that floated to the surface, etc.
So, the idea was about gaining cachet – have people come to my site, read the blog, tell their friends, buy my books, et cetera. I don't know how many people read it; I do know that the link count is going up, and my blogroll is increasing, which suggests a certain measure of interconnectedness. But what's it really worth? My thoughts and ideas (as opposed to links) have some value and I stand by what I say – thus the title of the blog. Should I give it away for free, just to gain "cachet" in the blogosphere?
Star Lawrence says no.
… several sites have sprung up to spread your blog entries around – at no compensation to you, of course – and supposedly increase your cachet in the blogosphere. For this "service," these entrepreneurs either sell ads of their own or charge users and keep the money for themselves.
Notice that the writer–the creative, the idea generator and implementer–is not exactly the centerpiece of this? . . . One such enterprise . . . invites you to "Submit Your Articles Where Tens of Thousands of Content-Hungry Ezine Publishers Feed." Is it me, or does the verb "feed" give you the jeebs? Why am I thinking of piranhas stripping a cow?
. . . This "you will get exposure" thing is getting old.
I had a discussion at a con earlier this year with a science-fiction site that I enjoy reading and respect, and we talked about having me write a regular column – essentially in exchange for advertising. Once I got to the point of having this fine blog in place, the question arose what the copyright status of that column would be. It wasn't about writing it: anyone who knows me knows that I have plenty of interests and plenty to say about them. It was who owned the content afterward. I sent an inquiry a few months ago and haven't gotten a response yet. So we'll see. I think I'd not mind if I could put the article up here sometime afterward, with an attribution link to the site where it originally appeared.
What do you think, gentle reader? Is there value to this (or any meaningful) content in Ye Not-So-Olde Blogosphere?
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On this edition of Images, we feature Encore broadcast of the program that featured Kurt Anderson and Gary Worth talking about the documentary ?Capturing Heaven in a Box: The Sloan Digital Sky Survey?. The Apache Point Observatory houses the Sloan telescope and has just received more funding to continue creating a 3 dimensional map of the universe. Kurt Anderson oversees the project. Gary Worth and Hugo Perez produced and shot the documentary. It airs again on KRWG TV on September 13th at 7pm
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The House Financial Services Committee was expected to approve a measure today that would authorize $35 million in legal aid to borrowers on the verge of foreclosure, settling a dispute among Democrats on whether the language could be used for class-action suits against lenders. The amendment, offered by Rep. Ed Perlmutter, D-Colo., lets Democrats revisit the issue after an effort by Rep. Melvin Watt, D-N.C., was unexpectedly defeated last week during a markup on a bill that would allow the Federal Housing Administration to insure up to $300 billion in new mortgages for distressed borrowers. The Watt amendment was defeated last Thursday after seven moderate Democrats joined with Republicans to oppose funding for such services through the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corp., a nonprofit created by Congress to allocate grants for community revitalization efforts. The banking industry launched a last-minute opposition campaign against the Watt amendment, contending that it was poorly written and could trigger a wave of class-action litigation against lenders.
Financial Services Chairman Barney Frank said the delay in the FHA bill markup allowed Watt to convince moderates, led by Rep. Dennis Moore, D-Kan., that his language would not allow such class-action suits and would apply only to individual cases. "Everybody has been reassured that even if we have not gotten where we need to be, we can continue to work on that and there will be open minds to try to resolve what everybody thinks is a serious issue and problem," Watt said. The Perlmutter language would make minor changes to the Watt amendment, such as authorizing $5 million less. Frank added that if any concerns linger, he would go to Judiciary Chairman John Conyers to obtain language explicitly ruling out class-action suits before the overall bill goes to the House floor next week.
Republicans said they were not satisfied with the changes, however, noting the Perlmutter amendment would still allow federal funds to be used in civil suits against lenders rather than restricting money to legal counseling. Rep. Tom Price, R-Ga., sponsored a competing amendment that would specifically prevent funds from being spent for civil suits. Price noted that his language is similar to an amendment by Sen. Barbara Mikulski, D-Md., that would provide $30 million for the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corp. to fund legal-aid services. The Mikulski amendment, which is not opposed by the banking industry, was adopted during passage of a Senate-approved housing bill. "It would be counseling that would result in solutions so that they may be able to stay in their homes as opposed to counseling that results in litigation. I don't think the American taxpayer is interested in increasing the number of lawsuits that we have in this nation," Price said. But Frank said that some abusive lending cases are handled though bankruptcy proceedings and would have to be addressed with litigation to help the homeowners. Watt said, "For us to sit here and say that we are going to allow people to be counseled ... yet I can't do anything beyond that, is a disservice to the people that we have sent out there to do counseling."
This article appears in the May 3, 2008 edition of National Journal Daily PM Update.


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Colombian forward Zapata was wanted by West Ham United earlier this summer before the Premier League club pulled out of a deal.
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2008 RCM Technical Requirements Charts - Levels Prep-10
» 1.1 MiB - 5,579 hits - 20 September 2013
The Technical Requirements Charts within this PDF are designed to help students track their progress when preparing for the technical requirements of the Royal Conservatory "Music Development Program" (MDP) practical exams for piano. However, teachers may find the charts useful also for students who are not intending to take MDP exams. Students may fill in each box of the chart with a sticker or a checkmark as they meet each requirement. Please understand that these charts CANNOT function as a replacement for the MDP Piano Syllabus – they are merely practice guides. Read more here.
2015 RCM Technical Requirements Charts for Piano
» 557.9 KiB - 1,198 hits - 6 July 2015
The Technical Requirements Charts within this PDF are designed to help piano students track their progress when preparing for the technique requirements of the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) assessments. Piano teachers with no intentions to send students for RCM assessments might also find the charts useful. Give students a print-out of the appropriate level and fill in each box of the chart with a checkmark or sticker as each requirement is mastered. Please understand that these charts CANNOT function as a replacement for the 2015 RCM Piano Syllabus – they are merely practice guides. Read more here.
Black Key Group Sorting Cards
» 258.0 KiB - 22,744 hits - 20 November 2012
These cards are a great manipulative to use with young beginners when you are first introducing them to the keyboard. Students can use the cards to build a keyboard on the floor, alternating the groups of 2 and 3 black keys. Or, students can use these at the piano, and lay the cards right on the piano keyboard, matching the groups of black keys appropriately. I printed a few sets of these cards, laminated them, and put them in zipper bags. This short activity is great for Piano Readiness Classes. There are two versions included in the pdf: one with the letter names on the keys, and one without.
CD Lending Library Printables
» 110.6 KiB - 1,008 hits - 13 November 2014
Why not dust off your CD's and create a lending library for your students to enjoy? This Microsoft Word document contains two things: (1) customizable dividers for organizing your CD library, and (2) a form that students fill out for loaning CD's from your lending library. Directions for customizing and printing the dividers can be found within the Word doc. Read the blog post about this idea here.
Composition/Improv Prompt - Free Sample
» 102.8 KiB - 5,395 hits - 21 October 2013
This one-page pdf is a FREE sample page taken from the "Prompts for Piano" e-book available in the Color In My Piano shop. "Prompts for Piano" is designed to provide an easy way for teachers to guide beginner and elementary students through composition or improvisation. I created the prompts to help my students get inspired during the initial stages of a composition assignment and to provide structure and guidance as they bring the piece to completion. You can read more about "Prompts for Piano" here in the Shop.
Concepts to Introduce Using Improvisation
» 53.5 KiB - 9,225 hits - 30 January 2010
This pdf lists various musical concepts which can be taught through improvisation. Using concept-based improvisation is an efficient way to encourage improvisation with your students, while reinforcing the things they are learning in their piano method books. The list is divided into two sections: beginner concepts, and more advanced concepts.
DIY Silent Mini Keyboards
» 751.2 KiB - 9,500 hits - 25 October 2010
This pdf contains do-it-yourself instructions for making your own set of 6 silent mini keyboards using wooden slats and black foam. Silent keyboards can be used in a variety of ways, ranging from pre-piano classes with young children to advanced theory classes with older students. Try using glass gems on the keyboards to form chords and 5-finger patterns. Be creative, and see what games and activities you come up with!
Flashcards: Melodic Patterns 1 & 2
» 117.9 KiB - 13,028 hits - 4 October 2009
This pdf contains two pages of flashcards of off-staff notes. These flashcards have a variety of uses, mainly for beginner piano students. You could ask the student to: 1) clap the rhythm, 2) play the pattern on the piano, or 3) play the pattern on the piano and then transpose it to another key.
Flashcards: Naming Notes (Middle C Position)
» 45.6 KiB - 19,213 hits - 11 October 2009
Here is a set of flashcards for the beginner piano student who is learning about reading notes on the staff and playing in the Middle C position.
Improvisation & Composition Inspiration Cards
» 4.8 MiB - 7,198 hits - 11 July 2011
Students are sometimes at a loss for topics for improvising or composing, so I like to provide prompts — similar to the way Creative Writing classes often provide prompts. These flashcards are one way to do so. This 12-page document contains 96 flashcards of colorful clipart. I use these flashcards as prompts for improvisation sessions at the end of the lesson. They are also great for prompts for during groups lessons – for either short compositions or even duet improvisations. Sometimes I give the student just one flashcard to work with as their topic, and sometimes I give each student three, and allow them to choose one of them to use for their topic. There are plenty of flashcards in this set, so even when working in large groups (monthly studio classes or camps), it's possible to have plenty of variety. Read the original post here.
Jumbo Note-Naming Flashcards
» 459.7 KiB - 10,667 hits - 21 May 2013
These jumbo-sized note-naming flashcards are perfect to use during group classes, when playing games with your students to improve their note naming skills. Young beginners or students with disabilities may also benefit from having jumbo-sized flashcards. I color-coded my flashcards according to the range of notes. I printed the Middle C position notes on green paper, the next few notes up to Treble C and down to Bass C on yellow paper, and the next notes up to High C and Low C (ledger lines) on blue paper.Click here to read the original post.
Large Keyboard printable
» 137.1 KiB - 5,579 hits - 13 September 2013
This large keyboard printable is perfect for beanbag games such as the Spell-A-Keyboard game. It is not as large as a floor keyboard, but could substitute for one in a pinch. Print the pdf on four pieces of cardstock paper. Cut on the dotted lines and then tape together as indicated. When assembled, the keyboard measures approximately 20 inches x 13 inches. To read more, click here.
Melodies to Play By Ear and Harmonize
» 88.0 KiB - 8,464 hits - 24 January 2010
This pdf is a listing of melodies that can be assigned to students to play by ear and/or harmonize. Assigning tunes to play by ear is a great way to incorporate ear training into piano study! The melodies are listed in order of difficulty, beginning with easy melodies for beginners that can be played on the black keys of the piano.
Musical Alphabet Cards
» 275.9 KiB - 6,915 hits - 27 October 2011
Musical Alphabet Cards can be used for a variety of activities. One example: students can make "musical alphabet snakes" in order to learn how the musical alphabet is different from the regular alphabet. Included in the pdf is a card which outlines other possible activities that use these cards. These activities work great in both group settings and private lessons.
Musical AlphaGems
» 80.3 KiB - 6,239 hits - 7 November 2010
This pdf contains complete instructions and a materials list for creating your own Musical AlphaGems! Musical AlphaGems can be used for a variety of activities at the piano, on a printed or silent keyboard, or on staff paper. For example, try using Musical AlphaGems to identify the letter names of the piano keys, lines and spaces on the staff, or to build scales or chords on a piece of staff paper. The sky's the limit!
Musical Christmas Chain Project
» 155.5 KiB - 473 hits - 5 December 2014
This PDF download is a simple sign that explains the details for doing a studio-wide project for learning holiday pieces and building a paper chain to decorate the studio. For each Christmas piece that students learn, they can write the title and their name on a paper strip to add to the chain. This collaborative, inclusive project will help motivate your students to learn as many Christmas pieces as they can during the month of December! Read more here
Musical Dice
» 4.6 MiB - 8,423 hits - 6 February 2011
Print these dice pdfs onto cardstock paper (color optional – it might be nice to help tell apart the different dice), cut out, fold the edges, and assemble using tape. Putting together these dice may take a little time and patience. Don't try to tackle those 12-sided dice until after you've had some practice with the eight-sided ones! There are many, many fun ways these dice can be used during group games or private lessons with students.
Orchestra Stage Pieces
» 223.3 KiB - 5,314 hits - 20 September 2012
This pdf contains materials for creating a "stage" showing the sections of the orchestra. It is designed to work with the "Standup Symphony" figurines available on the St. Louis Symphony's website. Just cut out the stage pieces and glue them on a piece of posterboard. My students cut out and colored the figures, and each week I have them sort the figures to their appropriate section on the "stage."
Piano Jokes
» 131.2 KiB - 9,457 hits - 21 March 2010
This 2-page pdf is a compilation of kid-friendly piano jokes that I found on the internet.
Piano Key Flashcards
» 1.1 MiB - 6,143 hits - 2 July 2012
These cards are useful for a variety of purposes - for games or just for students to practice naming the names of the piano keys. Print page 3 on the backs of pages 1 and 2.
Piano Keyboard Printable
» 163.7 KiB - 7,263 hits - 14 March 2013
I printed and laminated a bunch of these Piano Keyboard Printables -- and I love using these them during group classes for various games/activities. I like to hold up a note-naming flashcard, and ask students to put a glass gem on the corresponding piano key. Or, I teach students how to build scales/chords on their keyboard and a printed staff.
Read this post to get some more game ideas that use this Piano Keyboard Printable.
Piano Recital Program & Invitation - Template #5
» 169.0 KiB - 2,366 hits - 29 January 2015
This Microsoft Word template contains an editable invitation as well as a recital program. Just download the "docx" file and add your recital information. Then print onto the paper of your choice. The recital program can be printed double-sided to hold about 25 students' names. The invitations are printed four per page.
Click here to read more about this template.
Piano Recital Program Template #1
» 64.5 KiB - 9,178 hits - 6 May 2010
This Microsoft Word file (.doc) is a template for a piano studio recital program. Just click to download, fill in your students' names and pieces, and print!
Piano Recital Program Template #2
» 29.5 KiB - 8,062 hits - 17 May 2010
This Microsoft Word file (.doc) is a template for a piano studio recital program. Just click to download, fill in your students' names and pieces, and print!
Piano Recital Program Template #3
» 115.2 KiB - 6,626 hits - 7 May 2011
This Microsoft Word file (.docx) is another template for a piano studio recital program.
Piano Recital Program Template #4
» 161.2 KiB - 3,009 hits - 17 March 2014
This free Microsoft Word template provides a quick and easy way for you to create your own recital program. Just download the "docx" file and add your students' information. Two programs are printed side-by-side on each page. You must cut the programs apart vertically.
The front has room for about 15 students and, if you print two-sided, the back can hold another 15 students. As you can see in the photo, I printed my programs onto cardstock "Kraft" paper, but you can use any kind of paper you desire.
Click here to read more about this template.
Piano Valentine Printable
» 589.0 KiB - 5,963 hits - 30 January 2012
This 2-paged pdf contains cut-outs for creating piano valentines to give to your students -- or to let your students make as a craft project! Print the piano page on red or pink cardstock, and the keyboard page on white cardstock. Then cut out the pieces and assemble as directed. Don't forget to buy some musical embellishments to decorate the top! Full directions for assembling this craft are included in the pdf. Once assembled, the piano-shaped valentine can be glued onto a box of heart-shaped candies, or given as is.
Piano Valentine Printable 2
» 146.6 KiB - 5,291 hits - 8 February 2013
This piano valentine design is simpler and easier to assemble than the previous year's design. Just cut out the heart shapes! If desired, you can attach a piece of candy to each valentine using a circle of tape. My students loved receiving these during the week of Valentine's Day!
Reading Music | Reference Sheet
» 44.3 KiB - 11,908 hits - 10 April 2010
This reference sheet is handy for giving out to students who are just learning to read musical notation on the staff. It contains note & rests and their values, and some fun word mnemonics for figuring out the letter names of notes on the staff: FACE, Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge, All Cows Eat Grass, and Great Big Dogs Fight Animals.
Recital Countdown
» 1.3 MiB - 1,895 hits - 30 April 2013
This jpg file is a background insert for a 4x6 frame, for creating your own Recital Countdown to remind your students how many days until the recital or other upcoming event! Materials: 4x6 photo frame, printed jpg background, and dry erase marker. Directions: Design a background (or print the one I've created), insert it into a 4x6 photo frame, write the event & countdown number on the glass, and place your new Recital Countdown on/near your piano!
Read more about this project here.
Scale and Arpeggio Fingerings (2 Octaves) Reference Sheet
» 86.0 KiB - 57,301 hits - 5 December 2010
This handy reference sheet is designed to help students keep 2-octave scale and arpeggio fingerings straight in their heads once they've gotten them under their fingers! If you teach a college-level section of Class Piano, this just might be gold to your students. Page 1 lists the scales/arpeggio fingerings in similar groupings and lists rules and tricks for remembering them. Pages 2 and 3 have a complete listing of each major and minor scale's and arpeggio's fingering.
Signs for Beginner Piano
» 1.4 MiB - 12,134 hits - 10 September 2012
This 11-page pdf contains a collection of 8.5 x 11 inch signs to print for use with beginner students in class or private lesson settings. They can be held up while teaching a new concept, hung on the wall, or used for various games with your students. The signs illustrate the names of the white keys on the piano, piano fingering, a chart of rhythm values, treble/bass clef, line/space notes, and the dynamics. Read more here.
Staff Paper - A-J
» 180.5 KiB - 8,699 hits - 22 July 2012
This pdf contains 10 different sizes of staff paper. The other sizes are suitable for students of various ages, for any type of composition or theory assignment. I laminated a few copies of the largest size of staff paper (A), and enjoy using it for theory games with group classes. We use colorful glass gems as the notes for the staff, or use a dry erase marker.
Staff Paper -- Large Staff for Simple Compositions
» 28.4 KiB - 5,270 hits - 4 November 2011
This large staff paper is appropriate for use with young students. I use this paper when teaching about reading staff notation for the first time. With students, together we notate a simple composition they create on-the-spot at the piano. After getting the notes down, we use colorful markers to label the notes (A, B, C, etc) and write in finger numbers, so they can continue playing their compositions at home. Students love the idea of being composers!
Staff Paper for Composing with Stickers
» 93.0 KiB - 7,111 hits - 27 February 2012
I love having my piano students compose their own music, even when they are young beginners. I try to make it easy and fun for them. The pdf contains a variety of various sizes of staff paper for use with any stickers you might find. On the bottom of each page in the pdf, it indicates what size stickers you'll need with each sheet of staff paper.
Whiteboard Background - for 8.5x11'' Plexiglass Frame
» 20.7 KiB - 4,203 hits - 26 February 2013
Music whiteboards cost a pretty penny in music catalogues, so I decided to make my own. I bought this 8.5x11'' frame from IKEA for under $3. I chose one that had plexiglass instead of glass, so that I won't have to worry about it breaking if it gets dropped. The frame is a sturdy plastic. On my computer, I designed the staff and keyboard pictures on a horizontal piece of paper, printed it, and inserted it into the frame. Easy! Click here to read more about how I use this frame when teaching.


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Find all the Raging Stallion stars at the official Hairy Boyz site.
When you have a ripped, hairy body like Michael Soldier, you can afford to boss people round, which is exactly what he does to delivery man Buck Phillips. He throat fucks the hungry cock eater, shoving his big dick in and out with aggressive force and even sticking his fingers down there. A bit later he lubes up his fingers with saliva again and goes exploring in Buck's hole before inserting his cock in for a hot and heavy ride.
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This is an ultrasound showing a ventricular septal defect pattern of the fetal heartbeat. Some ultrasound machines have the ability to focus on different areas of the heart and evaluate the heartbeat. This is useful in the early diagnosis of congenital heart abnormalities.
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No wonder Time Warner Cable Time Warner Cable is having trouble getting carriage for SporstsNet LA. The RSN charges $3.84 per subscriber per month, fifth-most of any RSN, yet only televises the Los Angeles Dodgers.
In contrast, Comcast Comcast SportsNet Bay Area, which televises six professional teams–Giants (MLB), Athletics (MLB), Sharks (NHL), Kings (NHL), Warriors (NBA) and Earthquakes (MLS)–charges a monthly fee of $3.53, according to recent data compiled by SNL Kagan (see chart below for 10 most expensive RSNs).
SportsNet LA could use another team. This bodes well for the Los Angeles Clippers, whose current deal with Fox Fox Sports Prime Ticket expires after the 2015-16 season. A bidding war with TWC could mean the Clippers will get more than triple their current annual average of $20 million a season.


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Posted by lilqban7 on 02/03/2011
the fried rice there is also super amazing. Very good food. Definitely recommend!
Posted by Mishelle on 01/31/2011
Best Pad Thai in town. Hands Down this place is just great...
Posted by Anonymous on 01/06/2011
Too pricy for the value of the food. Poor service, VERY RUDE! The lunch soup and salad was a joke. The "wonton soup" had no wontons and it looked like dirty water with shreds of carrots and cabbage. Too loud and dark, wouldn't recommend...
Posted by anonymous on 03/09/2010
overall experience was JUST O.K. nothing to write home about...
Posted by y & d on 11/20/2008
It is an exceptional place mostly for the people that work there. Just that alone makes it worth going. The food is good, the price fair, and there's a large beautiful live coral fish tank to look at while you dine. You leave with a warm feeling.
Posted by Anonymous on 08/22/2007
I've know this place even before I ever knew I'd love Thai food. One day I decided to try it for the first time in my life. This place made me fall in love with Pad Thai. I tried it in other restaurants. I never found a better one.
Posted by Jeanette on 08/10/2007
The King and I has superb service and excellent food. The portions are perfect and the service is absolutley amazing. I have been to serveral Thai restaurants and none compare to their service. They are all so friendly. Perhaps its because i go at least once a week, but they really know how to make you feel welcomed. I highly reccomend it.


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How to Fold the U.S. Flag
Happy Flag Day in the U.S. June 14, 2013
Found on the Boy's Life Facebook page.
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Happy Flag Day in the U.S. June 14, 2013
Found on the Boy's Life Facebook page.
The Eagle Scout infographic is a new design from the Boy Scouts of America, and shows them experimenting with using infographics to share their message. It's odd that I can't find any mention of it on Scouting.org, but found it posted on the Bryan On Scouting blog, which is the official blog from Scouting Magazine, and posted in the official BSA Twitter stream (@boyscouts). There's also a high-resolution PDF file available for download if anyone wants to print it out.
My son just bridged over to Boy Scouts from Cub Scouts, and their national office is here in the DFW area, so I was naturally interested. This is a really good first attempt at an infographic design from their design team, but makes a few mistakes visualizing the data.
Thanks to Dean for sending in the link!


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Bolt Movie Posters
Release date: Friday November 21, 2008
Genre: Family/Animation/Adventure/Comedy
Director: Chris Williams, Byron Howard
Studio: Walt Disney Pictures
Screenplay: Dan Fogelman, Chris Williams
Producer(s): Clark Spencer/John Lasseter
Cast: John Travolta, Thomas Haden Church, Woody Harrelson, Bruce Greenwood, Bernie Mac, Miley Cyrus
Official Site: disney.go.com/disneypictures/bolt
Rating: PG for some mild action and peril
Available film art: Bolt movie posters
From Walt Disney Pictures comes an animated comedy adventure featuring a super-dog named BOLT (voice of JOHN TRAVOLTA), whose days are filled with danger and intrigue-at least until the cameras stop rolling. When the star of a hit TV show is accidentally shipped from his Hollywood soundstage to New York City, he begins his biggest adventure yet-a cross-country journey through the real world to get back to his owner and co-star, Penny (voice of MILEY CYRUS). Armed only with the delusions that all his amazing feats and powers are real, and the help of two unlikely traveling companions-a jaded, abandoned housecat named Mittens (voice of SUSIE ESSMAN) and a TV-obsessed hamster named Rhino (voice of MARK WALTON)-Bolt discovers he doesn't need superpowers to be a hero.
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The philosophy of liberty: excellent 5 min video on liberty
See the things you can carry to be a prepared American.
Excellent 5.5 minute video on government health care, "A short course on brain surgery."
Good cheeky commentary on Islam:
Just plain funny: http://www.michaelhodges.com/stuff/funny/2008cc1.swf
Tucson based Yahoo group for selling stuff:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tucsonyardsale/
The most up to date info on your right to keep and bear arms:http://www.keepandbeararms.com/
A no nonsense, bare knuckles gun rights organization:http://www.jpfo.org
Arizona based no compromise gun rights group:http://www.azcdl.org/
A great place in Tucson to get your car fixed:www.perfectionautoworks.com
The best place in Tucson for cabinets and flooring:www.ahandymanshaven.com
A great business networking organization in Tucson:www.leads-unlimited.org
Jed Babbin:www.spectator.org ("Loose Canons")www.nationalreview.comInside the Asylum: Why the UN and Old Europe are Worse than You Think is on Amazon ( Amazon.com: Books: Inside the Asylum: Why the UNand Old Europe are Worse Than You Think )
Some of you have asked about the music I used on the Tom Carhart Interview on the Civil War. It was from the album above, put out by another former guest on America Armed & Free, Ron Maxwell. Available at http://www.ronmaxwell.com/civilwarsongs.html
Clik play on file below for a sample.
Great sticker!
Swap Shop radio, Sundays 10 AM - Noon on AM 1030, KVOI, and AM 930 KAPR Douglas. Buy, sell, or trade anything you want live on the radio. The unregulated (except by common sense) free market in action. Archive at www.libertywatchradio.colm/swap_shop
Swap Shop 10 AM - Noon, then Liberty Watch, and America Armed & Free, Sundays 12:03 to 2 PM, right after Swap Shop. Listen live Sundays at http://kvoi.com/listenlive.php (& click "listen") _________________________________________________________________
Some haved about local Tucson artists featured is a group that putout an album called, "Freedom's Song." It is available atwww.freedomsongtucson.com and proceeds from it go in part to the education of Cadence Freedom Lwarence, daughter of a soldier killed in Iraq 4 days before her birth.click play on the box below for a sample
From time to time I use the music of the Santa Cruz River Band with Mike Ronstadt and Ted Ramierez. That is available athttp://www.ronstadtramirez.com/
This is a unique song in that it is in the T'ono Language,about living in Tucson.
Hank Childers and Nancy Bright of "Bright And Childers," singers of the " '65 Blue Mustang," song. They are available in Tucson at 520 603-6063. Between the two of them they have 4 albums out, and are excellent. Click play on box below for a sample.


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Rob Dray relishes Bridgwater Town return with Bideford
Posted: October 16, 2012|
Rob Dray, sacked as Bridgwater Town's manager in March, returns to Fairfax Park tonight with his new club Bideford.
The North Devon side play Bridgwater in the first round of the Evo-Stik Southern League's Red Insure Cup.
Dray, who was appointed assistant manager of Bideford during the summer, said last night: "I'm looking forward to the game.
"My allegiance is now very much with Bideford – that's where my loyalties lie.
"But I've still got friends at Bridgwater, although obviously I will be looking to beat them."
Meanwhile, Bridgwater's joint manager Kevin Milsom says there will be changes to his side's line-up following Saturday's 3-1 league defeat at Abingdon.
"I had been pleased with the progress we have made until Saturday," said Milsom. "But the performance at Abingdon was a real setback."
Bridgwater Town (home v Bideford, Red Insure Cup, first round, from): Purnell, Veal P, McGrath, Middleton, Thomas, Mountford, Simpson, Fitzpatrick, McClennan, Vance, Pearse, Merceica, Veal C, Legg, Salem, MacNab, Chamberlain, Viney.
Taunton Town have a rearranged away game against Cirencester Town in Division One South and West of the Evo Stik Southern League this coming Saturday.
The sides also meet again at Wordsworth Drive a fortnight later.


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Karen Gray
Karen Gray is an education researcher and reporter at NPRI and Nevada Journal and has been with the Institute since June 2008.
Recent Work
Expert critics of Common Core to face NDE officials in unique public events
Forums designed to give lawmakers, parents, teachers the chance to learn and ask questions
Two nationally recognized educators — both critics of the controversial Common Core State Standards — are scheduled to participate next week with representatives of the Nevada Department of Education in two public examinations of the pros and cons of Common Core.
Federal education officials: Nevada can't charge dad to look at children's records
Dozens of mistakes identified in now-viewable records
Remember the Nevada dad who was told it would cost him over $10,000 to see the records the State of Nevada has on his children, a story first reported by Nevada Journal?
Charter-school parents fear the creeping CCSD mindset
See Pinecrest Academy's board distancing itself from parent concerns
Charter-school parents fear the creeping CCSD mindset.
CCSD police dispatcher transferred as new details emerge in student death case
Jail-house phone call: "My mom's going to go to jail now."
A Clark County School District police dispatcher who's been named a defendant in the Angela Peterson wrongful death lawsuit was transferred out of her police department post Friday after an audio recording surfaced raising questions about her involvement in the case.


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Developers announce plans to reinvent Houston Pavilions
Goodbye Houston Pavilions. Hello GreenStreet. Midway and Canyon-Johnson — the new developers of the renamed three block long retail, office and entertainment center downtown — have other changes planned for the project, including more outdoor amenities, new landscaping and more events. To make GreenStreet more outdoor friendly, for example, storefronts along Dallas will be lined […] [Read More]
Magic Johnson's company buys Houston Pavilions
Canyon-Johnson Urban Funds and Houston-based Midway Cos. have acquired the Houston Pavilions, which had been in receivership since the end of last year. Canyon-Johnson — backed by basketball legend Earvin "Magic" Johnson — owns other commercial properties in Houston, including the Marq*E Entertainment Center and the Hotel Icon. The three-block Pavilions was completed in 2008 […] [Read More]