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Summer came, and summer went, and just after Labor Day, Ray and I looked at each other and said, "Hey, we forgot to take a vacation."
Well, we didn't exactly forget. We just, you know, had stuff to do. So much stuff we thought, Get away? Oh, we couldn't possibly!
But have you noticed? Whenever you find yourself thinking, I couldn't possibly, that's exactly when you really, really need to.
So in spite of to-do lists, appointments, and other obligations, we found a stretch of blank spaces on our calendars, booked a campsite at Tahquamenon Falls State Park in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, packed up the RV, and headed north.
For six days, we hiked on wooded trails, cooked on the grill, took photos, read books, and drank Alaskan Amber by the campfire. Wait, you're saying, aren't those all things you can do at home in Newaygo?
Right you are. We can do all those things at home, and often do. The difference was, for those six days in the U.P., there was nothing else to do. No phone, no internet, no domestic duties, no book launch details to attend to. Plus, views of rushing rapids and cascading waterfalls.
As a result, we truly relaxed for the first time in months, so deeply we couldn't even remember what we'd be obsessing about if we weren't too relaxed to obsess.
Of course, once we were back home, it took about a millisecond for realities and responsibilities to assert themselves. But somehow, even two weeks later, some of that getaway serenity has stayed with me. I'm back in to-do mode, but with a mellower mindset. And when I start to drift back into frenzy, all I have to do is look at photos from the trip to reset my calm-down button.
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Nan Sanders Pokerwinski, a former journalist, writes memoir and personal essays, makes collages and likes to play outside. She lives in West Michigan with her husband, Ray.
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- Anonymous25 March 2018 at 11:08
I've been reading quite a bit about Churchill and his days as PM in WW2. I saw the movie Darkest Hours but didn't think much of it despite Gary Oldman's remarkable performance. I felt the whole movie was badly lit in that it got quite difficult to see what was going on much of the time and while I understand why it was so, it got increasingly annoying after ten minutes. For that reason Dunkirk was the better movie. Peter Jackson has long been rumoured to be up for remaking The Dam Busters but no sign of it so far. And someone else is reported to be doing The Battle of Britain. In the meantime, nice work on your radio days and enjoy your spring. Whenever it happens. - IanReplyDelete
Really nice photos of The Heath, and a red robin too! You certainly go to a lot of effort for your blog, by way of the video, made with a camera on tracks. Really good moon photo. So hard to capture in a snap and clearly it wasn't.ReplyDeleteReplies
Andrew, Yes that was a rare sunny blue snowy day once it all settled. Was glad I got the shot of the robin. In fact he flew on to my hand for some food I held out.Delete
I think the tripod tracks and trolley worked out well. Must use them more. I'll almost certainly use that system for the console cabinet. I'm actually fitting the new replacement tv in this evening.
I did like the full Moon shot but to get that effect on a digital camera you need to turn the exposure setting right down. Then all the details of the moon show up in the viewfinder. And if you don't adjust the settings then it will just look like a big white ball.
Ian, Haven't seen 'Darkest Hours' but I too would be disappointed if it was badly lit. It wasn't so long ago that tv viewers were moaning at the BBC for filming Victorian tv dramas in heavy sepia/orange hues in order to give it an authentic Victorian look...very annoying. Perhaps they were exaggerating the light given out by gas and candlelight back then.ReplyDelete
I saw a few clips of Oldman being slightly over animated. I don't recall Churchill on film or radio ever screaming out those immortal words "We will never surrender." Hollywood getting over animated once again.
Oh my! Not more remakes in the Hollywood pipeline. More proof that popular culture just like popular music is dying a slow death. Thank God I lived through the best of it, when music and films were great.
Welcome spring and welcome back! I can hardly believe that March is nearly over already. February I like to have last longer because it is my birthday month and so I feel like I own it (ha ha), but it's the shortest month and it seemed to disappear extremely soon. But March lasted two seconds, I felt. I like your photo of the bird. Has he just returned from warmer climates, now that it is supposed to be warming there? I have a very silly bird that relentlessly bangs on my office window at work. He always holds one tiny needle (such as a pine needle) in his mouth as he taps on the glass. It gives me the impression that he is desperate to make a nest, but he already is IN a tree that's where he got the needle, why is he obsessed with making his nest in what is only a reflection in the glass of where he already lives? I think he is very cute but very slow to learn. He's been attempting to enter that reflection forest for several months, now. We have tried to discourage him by putting photos of other birds outside on the glass, but he isn't fooled by all that, only fooled by the reflection of his tree in the glass. So I feel an affection for him.ReplyDelete
I loved the "Radio Days" "set" as I knew I would. Your tracking shorts are magnificent and you've even got the up and down as well as the forward and backward and the sideways. The radio, itself, if beautiful, and the whole setting has such a great atmosphere. You complained about the sudden scene changes; I am not sure how you compiled these, but software like iMovie (but I doubt you have an Apple computer) have built in several different scene transitions. A blending from one screen to another might work for you.
There was a discussion here of the Oscars; I din not watch since I have all but stopped going to movies. The only movies I saw this whole Oscar year were "Dunkirk" and "Call Me By Your Name", both of which had some kind of Academy Award nomination. I loved them both, saw "CMBYN" twice and I now have the DVD of it in my possession. "Dunkirk" to me made me feel like I really WENT somewhere, and not only someWHERE, but also back in time . Both films were really worth going to the movies for, but there don't seem to be very many of those kinds of movies anymore.
Tom,I felt that March has been a very long month and it's hard to believe that it will be Easter Friday in just two days time. I too feel that February always shoots past us. The only downside of that month is that it can be the coldest month here in the U.K.ReplyDelete
Yes I enjoyed waiting patiently to get a shot of the beautiful Robin bird. We always associate the Robin as the Winter/Christmas bird. And I'm sure that in your Country the robin is a traditional image on many Christmas cards.
He was clearly quite hungry and was probably struggling to find any food in the deep snow that day. So he was less inhibited in flying on to my open hand where I held out some food for him to nibble on.
Yes I was fairly pleased with the radio video, particularly the tracking shots. But I must try to remember not to start a new shot/edit when I'm filming something head on only to go into a new shot head on again. It never looks good. I think that final video was about my seventh attempt. But I guess I'll learn from my mistakes.
As well as the picture of Churchill I'm sure you recognized the two other framed photos. One was of King George VI (Father of our present Queen Elizabeth) and the other picture was of the young (Queen) Princess Elizabeth with her Sister Margaret along with The Queen Mother.
That introduction noise at the beginning of an old radio being tuned in came to me when I recently watched (again) Les Vacances De M. Hulot. You probably remember when Hulot chaotically enters the front lounge room letting all the stormy wind into the room. That's when you hear the old radio losing reception in the background.
I did finally manage to watch 'Call Me By Your Name' online and it was a pleasant film with a beautiful Summer feel to it. But I couldn't help thinking that the older Oliver was a bit wooden. I would have loved to have seen that role taken by someone like Spanish actor and model John Kortajarena. You might remember he had a brief walk on part in 'A Single Man' where he was clearly coming on to Firth. But firth managed to resist his advances.
But the most moving and powerful part of CMBYN was towards the end where Elio's (Timothee Chalamet) Father made that great speech to his son. Now if only many more Fathers were like that.
But I guess that if you read the novel by Andre Acimen then you can conjure up your own ideas of what the protagonists in the story might look like.
But you are right in that very good movies are less and less now. A lot of popular culture, both music and films is going on a downward spiral. You could even say that all this modern technology arrived 30, maybe 40 years too late.


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I don't mean stories like Beauty and the Beast or Harry Potter (though that would definitely appeal to a certain demographic,) I mean a narrative that highlights the product and the brands' values. McDonald's is a good example because you tend to follow someone on a journey, which ultimately ends in a McDonald's restaurant, but the narrative is there to keep you invested.
The above advert tells a sweet story about a Dad and his little girl as they spend the day together doing a variety of things, you wouldn't know it was a McDonald's advert until you see those signature yellow arches, by this point you're already so invested in the story it makes it easier to process the information being sold to you like a narrative, rather than an advertisement for McDonald's and their self-service machines.
Another new and recent advert that pulled at the Nation's heartstrings was a group of children performing 'Bohemian Rhapsody' and it is a beautiful advert that has your eyes glued to the screen as you watch this creative, inspired child-friendly version of Queen.
Only then after the smiles and 'aww's' do you learn it's an advertisement for the John Lewis & Partners latest rebrand. Though the advert is for John Lewis, it is a beautiful, compelling narrative that holds your focus and then the logo appears - making the focus on the narrative as it's easier for us to remember a story associated with a brand.
Using this as an example, my friends were talking about this advert the other day and one of them said 'the new advert with the kids doing Queen' while another friend quickly jumped in with 'oh, you mean the new John Lewis advert?' Someone mentioned the narrative and the brand was instantly recognised.
Both of these adverts have one thing in common; a compelling and emotionally investing narrative that doesn't necessarily relate to the product, one that will appeal to its audience and maintain their interest forever more as it sticks in their minds. Though this is a proven tactic by now, there are other effective ways to tell your audience a story without being too emotionally focused.
There was an advert years ago that was a huge hit, I remember the waves when the advert was released. All I'm going to say is the word 'gorillia' and give you a second, though I'm sure it wasn't needed.
I'm sure you've already managed to connect the word to the brand. I am talking about The Cadbury's Advert of 2007. The one where a Gorilla sits in front of a backdrop of Cadbury's purple playing on the drums while Phil Collin's 'In the Air Tonight' plays through the speakers.
You can guess/know it's Cadbury's because of the backdrop, but other than that it has absolutely nothing to do with chocolate, but that's why we remember it. It is weird and wonderful and has an unusual narrative but it is just so far out there that it becomes unforgettable.
Cadbury's had continued using their 'weird, unusual' narratives for years, including their 'Eyebrow Dance' from 2009 and their 'Truck' advert of 2008. These adverts have absolutely nothing to do with the products Cadbury sell but they are memorable because they are bizarre.
That being said, recently they've changed their marketing tactic, choosing to focus on emotional storytelling rather than the completely bizarre. Cadbury's started 2018 with their 'Mums Birthday' ad which depicts a young girl trading her possessions, buttons and her treasured little unicorn figurine, for a bar of Cadbury's to give to her mum for her birthday.
Another memorable advert that they released this year was there advert for Roses chocolates, it just so happens to be their first roses advert in 20 years. It's a touching advert that intrigues you from the beginning and makes you smile even more when you get to the end when it pulls at your heartstrings.
It might not be true in all cases but a compelling story and an emotional edge are all you need to capture your audience and stay lodged in their memories. That and a good marketing strategy means you'll be hard to forget. Who knows, 10 years from now they could hear one word and instantly be taken back to your advert, your brand and your story.


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West London rockers Mantra have a goal – to deliver music which resonates best with the left-behind and the disenfranchised in an increasingly isolated generation. The four piece, who met at university, has been striving for just that since the release of their debut EP 'I Want' in January 2017.
The band's sound has been acclaimed widely by the likes of Kerrang!, Rocksound, and Metal Hammer, and their talent demonstrated by performances at some huge festivals, including Reading and Leeds, Download, Austin's SXSW, and The Great Escape in Brighton.
But now, with a show opening for Fizzy Blood on the horizon, the band has seen fit to unleash more of their furious social commentary to the world with latest single 'Individual.'
The track is immediately captivating – with fast-paced, gutsy rock and roll meeting sometimes some very self-aware lyrics. Their musicality is slick, slowing from a fast start into something melodic, but still raw, in a way reminiscent of the early work of You Me At Six.
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What do exercise and electroconvulsive therapy have in common?
Both increase the exercise regulated gene for producing VGF a neuropeptide precursor. The administration of synthetic VGF-derived peptide produces a robust antidepressant effect in mice. Blocking the gene for VGF inhibited the effect of exercise and induced depressive-like behavior in the mice.
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Durable as well as life-like, dental implants are by far the preferred method for replacing missing teeth. But they can be costly and, although not as much, so can traditional bridgework. Is there an effective but more affordable means to replace a few missing teeth?
There is: a removable partial denture (RPD). In fact, RPDs have always been the less expensive alternative to bridgework and implants. Today's RPDs are usually made of vitallium, a strong but lightweight metal alloy. Because of the metal's characteristics, we can create an appliance that precisely matches the contours of your gums, is thin and hardly noticeable. We anchor prosthetic (false) teeth made of porcelain, resins or plastics in acrylic or nylon that resembles gum tissue.
The most important aspect of an RPD is to design it to produce the least amount of movement in your mouth as you eat or speak. A good design will minimize pressure on both the underlying bone (which can accelerate bone loss) and on the remaining teeth that support the RPD. Although a little more costly, it may be advantageous to use a dental implant to stabilize a lower partial denture when no end tooth is available for support.
To get the most out of your RPD — and to prevent dental disease — it's important for you to practice diligent daily hygiene. RPD attachments can make remaining teeth more susceptible to plaque accumulation, a thin film of bacteria and food particles that can cause tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease. To avoid this you should remove the RPD and thoroughly brush and floss your remaining teeth. You should clean the RPD every day with recommended cleansers. You should also take it out at night while you sleep to discourage further bacterial or fungal growth.
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Your smile creates an immediate, subconscious, visual impact on people you meet. A brighter smile gives the impression of youth, vitality, radiant health, happiness, and warmth. A bright smile is perceived as a healthy smile.
Deciduous (baby) teeth are typically whiter than the adult teeth that appear later. As we age, our adult teeth often become darker, yellower, or stained. This is partly why white teeth make people appear more youthful.
Just as there are some ways to lighten or brighten teeth, there are also several different ways for teeth to become discolored. The leading causes of darkened teeth are genetics, antibiotics, and certain foods, plus teeth tend to darken as we age. Internal tooth discoloration is caused by changes in the enamel of the tooth and the dentin.
Whitening can be done in the dental office or at home. For in-office whitening, your dentist probably will photograph your teeth first. This step will help him or her to monitor the progress of the treatment. Your dentist also will examine your teeth and ask you questions to find out what caused the staining.
Next, the dentist or a dental hygienist will clean your teeth. This will remove the film of bacteria, food and other substances that build up on your teeth and contribute to the staining. Once this is done, the whitening procedure begins.
For whitening at home, your dentist can make trays hold the whitening gel that fit your teeth precisely. Home whitening gel usually needs to be applied daily for two to three weeks. Over-the-counter kits also are widely available for home use. They provide trays to hold the gel or whitening strips that stick to your teeth. Talk to your dentist if you want to use these home products. Be sure to follow directions to avoid overuse and possible damage to your teeth and mouth.
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So you're tearing up the dance floor at a friend's wedding, when all of a sudden one of your pals lands an accidental blow to your face — chipping out part of your front tooth, which lands right on the floorboards! Meanwhile, your wife (who is nine months pregnant) is expecting you home in one piece, and you may have to pose for a picture with the baby at any moment. What will you do now?
Take a tip from Prince William of England. According to the British tabloid The Daily Mail, the future king found himself in just this situation in 2013. His solution: Pay a late-night visit to a discreet dentist and get it fixed up — then stay calm and carry on!
Actually, dental emergencies of this type are fairly common. While nobody at the palace is saying exactly what was done for the damaged tooth, there are several ways to remedy this dental dilemma.
If the broken part is relatively small, chances are the tooth can be repaired by bonding with composite resin. In this process, tooth-colored material is used to replace the damaged, chipped or discolored region. Composite resin is a super-strong mixture of plastic and glass components that not only looks quite natural, but bonds tightly to the natural tooth structure. Best of all, the bonding procedure can usually be accomplished in just one visit to the dental office — there's no lab work involved. And while it won't last forever, a bonded tooth should hold up well for at least several years with only routine dental care.
If a larger piece of the tooth is broken off and recovered, it is sometimes possible to reattach it via bonding. However, for more serious damage — like a severely fractured or broken tooth — a crown (cap) may be required. In this restoration process, the entire visible portion of the tooth may be capped with a sturdy covering made of porcelain, gold, or porcelain fused to a gold metal alloy.
A crown restoration is more involved than bonding. It begins with making a 3-D model of the damaged tooth and its neighbors. From this model, a tooth replica will be fabricated by a skilled technician; it will match the existing teeth closely and fit into the bite perfectly. Next, the damaged tooth will be prepared, and the crown will be securely attached to it. Crown restorations are strong, lifelike and permanent.
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Each year hundreds of students from all over the world enroll and value our modern, high-quality teaching in a warm family-like environment. Word-by-mouth promotion has accounted for, and still accounts for, the high influx of new students.
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2 IN 1 that's our curriculum to teach you Conversational Chinese/HSK. With this curriculum we provide 2 results in 1 course. You will learn daily life Conversational Chinese and, for those who are interested, have the opportunity to pass HSK exam at the same time. No additional Exam preparation is needed which saves you both money and time.
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Compared to the Intensive 20 Course the Intensive 30 Course allows for two additional afternoon classes per day in which what has been learned in the morning is being practiced in an effective yet fun way in the afternoon. Apart from that, the Intensive 30 course includes a Friday afternoon out of class Activity: we take the students outside where they can practice their Mandarin in the real world. Class size is small with a maximum of 8 students.
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The increasing importance of HSK has been the reason to design our Express Course. It is undoubtedly the fastest way to pass your HSK exams with good results. In this course we stretch the student's language skills to the fullest. The class size is with 4 students small.
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Our Curriculum 2 PLUS 1
2 PLUS 1 that's our curriculum to teach you Business Chinese/BCT. As a basis for our Business Chinese teaching we use our Conversational/HSK teaching 2 IN 1. On top of that, we add vocabulary, structures and phrases on Business Chinese topics, so indeed 2 PLUS 1.
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The Intensive 30 Course is with 30 classes per week our most immersive Course. It focuses on acquiring the highest level of Conversational or Business Chinese, at the same time preparing the student to pass the Chinese HSK exam.
Compared to the Intensive 20 Course the Intensive 30 Course allows for two additional afternoon classes per day in which what has been learned in the morning is being practiced in an effective yet fun way in the afternoon. Apart from that, the Intensive 30 course includes a Friday afternoon out of class Activity: we take the students outside where they can practice their Mandarin in the real world. Class size is small with maximum of 8 students.
The Intensive Courses are best suited for those who:
• want to acquire a deep knowledge of Mandarin in all its aspects listening, speaking, reading and writing;
• want to learn Mandarin fast and to the fullest;
• prefer to review and practice in the class room rather than only at home.
Chinese online
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This course is for students aged: 16-70
Class Sizes: Small, 2-5 students, One-to-One
Levels: Intermediate, Basic, Advanced
Do you want to study Mandarin while abroad? Do you have such a busy schedule that you can't match the classroom schedule? With our ONLINE course you can study Chinese at any time and any place. Our Real Life ON LINE Course makes you feel like you are actually in the class room together with your teacher and, in case of group class, also together with your class mates: you can literally log on from any place and at any time:
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This course is for students aged: 16-70
Levels: Advanced, Intermediate, Basic
Location Type: Town/City
Does your busy agenda only allow for private classes with a schedule fixed to your likings? Do you want to form your own small group with friends or family? You have specific needs or you want a specific study plan? Whatever kind of course you are thinking of, our tailor made program will take you there. Together with our course consultant we can provide you with a course that will get the result you envisaged.
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This course is for students aged: 12-70
Location Type: Town/City
Our Summer Camp is ideal for parents who want to give their children a head start in learning Mandarin and get to know China! They will be immersed not only in the Chinese language but as much so in its culture. Apart from that there will be plenty of time to socialise with the other children and go on interesting and fun excursions. We specialise in providing a safe, fun, motivating, and educational environment for all kids. Our full time camp is best suited for children in the age of 13 - 17 yrs.
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Calum Carey United Kingdomstudied General Chinese
Silk Mandarin
Silk Mandarin is great place to butcher the language and make impressive language gains. Albeit expensive, I have found them to be professional and efficient in how they work and adaptive to different paces of study. 9/10 because no-one is perfect. I'm about to start HSK4.
posted 8 months ago
Sahil Aggarwal Indiastudied General Chinese
Worth It!
I have been in China for almost 3 years now but it was only a couple of months ago that I thought of officially learning Chinese. Better late than never :)
With plenty of options in shanghai with similar offerings, it was tough to pick one but the demo class at Silk Mandarin sorted it out. To the point yet comprehensive. I enrolled for HSK 1 and am not disappointed so far.
The staff is really cool and cooperative. Facilities are nice and location is very convenient. Shout-out to Teacher Hannah for amazing lessons. Overall it has been great so far so will definitely continue with HSK2.
posted 8 months ago
Jackson Hill Australiastudied Tailor made Chinese courses
Silk: passion and experience
Silk was recommended to me by a friend, who was recommended by a friend and who was ALSO recommended by a friend, and I in turn have recommended it to even more friends! Silk combines passion from the teachers with their extensive expertise and drive to not only get you to where you want to be, but to really uncover what it is you want to get out of mandarin. The conversations I have had with my teacher Marsha have been fantastic. She's picked up on my hobbies and interests and integrated vocabulary related to them seamlessly into conversation, making it feel like I'm not working hard to learn. However, my results and speed of learning is definitely a testament to their teaching ability. They're not afraid to slow or speed things up as needed for you. In short, you will find a highly customisable course with teachers who will not be overbearing but who will inspire you to learn yourself.
posted 8 months ago
Pietro Luigi Ghigo Italystudied Tailor made Chinese courses
Head of China - Lavazza
SILK Mandarin was suggested to me by a good friend that has been studying there for some time. All the expectations I had were met: new offices, programs that allows you to have the most effective class based on your level and budget, enthusiastic and well prepared teachers, friendly and always available employees. If I wouldn't have had such a positive environment I would have probably quit Chinese class long time ago. First Andy, then Masha gave me the right motivations to continue. Highly recommended!
posted 8 months ago
YOUSEF ALSHAIKH Saudi Arabiastudied General Chinese
ENG: YOUSEF From Saudi Arabia
The best school in Shanghai and the location it's very nice you all the services around you , The teachers is very kind and teach you by good methods I recommend this school for anyone specific from Arab
posted 8 months ago
Valeria Kim Russian Federationstudied Chinese online
Лучшая языковая школа Шанхая
Восторженные отзывы о «Silk Mandarin» я услышала от моих друзей, в то время когда у меня возникло желание продолжить свой когда-то забросивший на полпути HSK2. Изначально, я отнеслась к школе скептически, думала, что она мало чем отличается от остальных миллион языковых школ Шанхая, да и по цене разница была небольшая. Я очень щепетильно отношусь к выбору моего образования, поэтому я перепробовала всевозможные варианты, начиная от платформы вроде «Italke», заканчивая просмотров известных университетов таких как Fudan и Jiatong. Однако, попробовав 1 бесплатное онлайн занятие Silk Mandarin, я поняла - это, то что мне нужно. Мне очень понравилась их собственная современная методика обучения, так называемая «slow motion», нет занудных заданий, форма обучения максимально простая, но в то же время эффективная. Очень удобная онлайн платформа и прекрасные учителя, которые в совершенстве владеют английским языком. Ещё одним огромным плюсом является то, что расписание flexible, подстраивают под ученика, главное заранее ставить в известность учителей. Стоит отметить, что расположение школы шикарное, в самом сердце Шанхая, 8 минут от метро.
Полгода я занималась онлайн, и приняла решение двигаться дальше, подав заявку на интенсивный курс (1 год). Я абсолютно уверена в том, что Silk Mandarin поможет мне достичь желаемого результата! Настоятельно советую вам попробовать, гарантирую, что вы не пожалеете ни копейки! :)
posted 9 months ago
Aleksandra Popova Russian Federationstudied General Chinese
Hanna laoshi is professional teacher oriented on the interests of her students. If you are working and would like to improve language skills Hanna laoshi is the right person.
posted 9 months ago
Petro Nax Russian Federationstudied General Chinese
What i see about Silk Mandarin
I have been living in China for 2 year and took classes in university. It's my third month at Silk Mandarin, I joined when I was at HSK2 book, now I am learning HSK4 book.
The best thing at school are people and their teaching methods are something new I haven't meet before like cards SMT (slow motion technic) they are not only new but also helpful.And also thanks to my teacher Lis!She is so great and funny with a really good personality!!
Silk Mandarin is in the center of Shanghai at Jing'an temple has all the facilities you need: equipped classrooms, TVs.
I can recommend this school to anyone who thinks about learning Chinese, wants to make new friends and learn about Chinese culture. What is more silk mandarin has weekly activities such as Water Town Trip or Zhou Zhuang Trip and in different seasons they have different events or workshops related to the weather and more.IT IS FANTASTIC! We can go as a Learning Group, you can have fun also you will study some culture and Chinese from the trips and events! Go and experience at Silk ! You will love them!
posted 9 months ago
Michael Liang Australiastudied Tailor made Chinese courses
Great teachers!
Improved from HSK 3 to 4 within 3 months of part time 1:1 tutoring. Great school with good teachers! Location is fairly central too in the middle of Jing An.
posted 1 year ago
Hee Gi Youn Korea, Republic ofstudied General Chinese
Professional Education system, and Great teacher ever!
I have been learning Chinese for about 3 months, and would like to continue more.
Here are my two reasons why Silk Mandarine is worthy.
First of all is they know how to care students. I registered classes through Silvia, she has organized and proposed the fittest class for me considering my Chinese level and time schedule. It's easier to focus on studying itself because there is the manager who are in charge of each student.
I feel very caring, and can say it's because Silk Mandarin has much experiences and know-how to manage students and classes in a very professional way.
The second reason and the biggest reason why I learn here is because of Teacher, Liwen.
This is my first Chinese learning experience, but comparing to any other language schools I have experienced so far, Liwen is very professional and skillful educator.
From the storytelling of the character to slow motion technique, she teaches logically and interestingly to 'understand' Chinese itself.
If you have any experience learning something, u will definitely think this person is born to be teaching something very well. She always motivates me with her bright energy, and I can feel she is enjoying teaching. Her Chinese class is very helpful, professional, practical, and fun.
Aside from that, u can also experience chinese culture, and meet new people through some activities.
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첫째는 학생을 최우선으로 케어한다는 느낌입니다.
실비아를 통해 처음 학원에 등록하게 되었고, 그때부터 지금까지
저의 중국어 레벨, 스케쥴 등을 조정하고 공유해가면서 저에게 가장 맞는 수업을 제안합니다.
저를 담당하는 수업매니저가 따로 있기 때문에, 수업 이외에 저의 스케쥴이나 방향 등을 언제나 마음놓고 케어받는 느낌이 있어, 뭐랄까 고급중국어학원을 다니고 있는 느낌이 듭니다. ㅎㅎ 그만큼, 전문적으로 학생과 수업을 관리하는 경험과 노하우가 있다는 것이겠지요.
둘째는 제가 학원에 다니는 가장 큰 이유인 리웬 선생님입니다.
중국어 학원은 처음다녀봤지만, 현재까지 다녀온 다른 랭귀지 스쿨과 비교하였을 때 리웬 선생님은 매우 전문적으로 학생을 지도하는 분이라고 생각합니다.
처음 한자의 생김새부터 Slow Motion Technique까지, 중국어를 '이해'할 수 있게 논리적으로 그리고 재미있게 가르쳐주시고,
제게 언제나 기분 좋은 동기부여와 에너지를 주십니다.
전문적이면서도 성격이 매우 좋으셔서 매순간 수업이 재미있습니다!
제가 경험한 바로는, 리웬은 중국어를 '가르치는 것'에 타고나신 분인 것 같습니다.
어떤 학원을 가도, 아, 이 선생님은 정말 잘 가르친다! 하는 분들을 종종 만날 수가 있는데요, 리웬 선생님도 그런 분이라고 할 수 있습니다.
그만큼 가르치는 일을 정말 좋아하시는 것을 느낄 수 있습니다.
그렇기 때문에, 리웬과 함께하는 중국어 수업은 언제나 활기있고, 유용하며, 재밌습니다.
이 이외에도 종종 있는 외부 액티비티를 통해 친구들 또한 만날 수 있고, 중국 문화를 경험할 수 있어서 좋았습니다.
제가 느낀 바로는 실크 만다린은 액티비티 중심의 흥미 위주의 중국어가 아닌
전문적으로 중국어 교육 시스템과 조금은 더 진지하고, 밀도 있고, 에너지 있게 중국어를 배울 수 있는 학원이라고 생각해요. 추천쓰~
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A United Kingdom trailer: Rosamund Pike, David Oyelowo fall in forbidden love
Following his powerful turn as Martin Luther King, Jr. in Ava DuVernay's 2014 biopic Selma, David Oyelowo is again portraying an influential historical figure — opposite Gone Girl's Rosamund Pike — in the new trailer for the upcoming drama A United Kingdom.
Oyelowo plays King Seretse Khama of Botswana, who meets and falls in love with Ruth Williams, a white woman from London, causing an international uproar after the couple decides to marry in the late 1940s — on the cusp of apartheid in South Africa.
As evidenced by the trailer, their union sparks tensions from both Botswanan and British parties.
"We've misjudged this, haven't we?" Pike muses after scenes of opposition to their marriage ("Who do you think will accept you as if it were your right to be our queen?" a woman asks her) flash onscreen.
The film earned positive critical reviews after premiering in September at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival. English director Amma Asante, who helms the project, previously earned critical acclaim for her work on the 2013 period drama Belle, which stars Gugu Mbatha-Raw and similarly tackles issues of race in British history.
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Enhance Your Critical Thinking Ability with These Questions
Rujuta Borkar
Feb 28, 2020
Critical thinking is one of the most important skills to develop. Let's study and understand some questions on the same to develop and enhance critical thinking in a person.
Critical thinking questions are formulated to help develop the important skills of critical thinking in a person. But what exactly is critical thinking and why is it important to inculcate it as a part of our psyche? Critical thinking includes a set of skills that help change the way in which we think.
It allows us to develop the ability to analyze, rationalize, reason, evaluate, and interpret a given situation at hand and approach a problem after having thoroughly understood it and reached a conclusion―a conclusion that goes beyond one's personal biases, thoughts and preconceived notions and is reached upon while keeping a world view in mind.
In that way, critical thinking is one of the most important skill to develop, and specialized questions help in achieving it. In simple terms, critical thinking helps to question concepts and get to the bottom of facts. It helps one understand the 'why' of everything rather than going by something by its face value or something similar to it.
It becomes a very important concept to inculcate in students and kids of impressionable minds because they can learn, and thereby apply the concept throughout their lives.
The Fundamentals
When developing and teaching critical thinking, certain things have to be kept in mind. Here are some pointers for developing these skills.
♦ Encourage children to voice and clarify their doubts. You need to inculcate the thinking that they can ask questions and they'll have their doubts cleared.
♦ Never discourage them from asking questions. Always encourage them by answering their doubts and giving them a positive response.
♦ When they get into the habit of asking questions, make them do the thinking―ask them questions that will get them to think and evaluate. Ask them questions like 'why' and 'what if you change this...' This will help them get to the bottom of it and understand a concept in totality.
♦ Teach them the importance of research and backing a theory with knowledge.
♦ Understand their thinking process by questioning their ways of reaching a conclusion.
♦ Research a difficult concept or topic together. This will encourage them further.
♦ Leave them to find answers on their own instead of providing ready answers. For this, making available critical thinking exercises is a good way to inculcate the skill in them.
Here are some examples of these forms of questions. These are the kind of questions that you need to be including when teaching critical thinking skills.
♦ Find the odd one and give the reason why. These could include a bunch of synonymous words and a single word that does not go with the list. One could also have similar concepts in a similar manner. The students have to state the word and give reasons to support their argument.
♦ Give them a pair of words. They have to take an alphabet from either one and convert the words into synonyms.
Example―Freed=Gaze (Feed-Graze)
♦ Questions that take us to the base of a concept.
For example―What is the difference between the egg laying styles of a cuckoo bird and a sparrow?
♦ Compare and contrast questions are some of the best ways to get a clarity of concepts.
Example―Compare and contrast between the times of recession and financial stability.
♦ Using numbers is also a great way to bring in critical thinking questions. Things like, which is the missing number in the list of numbers or codes is a common way to develop critical thinking.
♦ Riddles and trick questions are also great ways of developing critical thinking.
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Director Kevin Smith always gives his fans a bit more than they expected (OK, and sometimes wanted) with his fully loaded DVD releases. His '95 flick Mallrats (out today on DVD) has Smith showing his indie spirit by presenting a brand-new cut of the comedy. Here the sly director relaxes with TVGuide.com to riff about the 'rats, a new Clerks and why he's not buzzing around The Green Hornet.
TVGuide.com: Mallrats didn't set the box office on fire when it came out in theaters. Why do this extended DVD?
Kevin Smith: I thought after Mallrats came out and wasn't well received that no one would ever talk about it again, other than in film class as, "Never do this!" At the time it came out I felt like I was having all my ideas rejected, and sometimes you buy into what [critics] say. Today, I see it as an entertaining movie, and it has found an audience on home video. We're doing this extended-cut DVD because Universal told me Mallrats is a top seller. But I must say, if you didn't like Mallrats the first time you saw it, this new version isn't going to make you see the light. If you loved Mallrats, then you'll like the DVD because you'll get more of the same.
TVGuide.com: I heard you are doing a sequel to Clerks?
Smith: Yeah, I can't wait, sir. We start shooting Oct. 10. It's a story about what happens to the angry young man once he turns 35. We've got all the same guys from the first film.
TVGuide.com: Are you still doing [a feature version of] The Green Hornet?
Smith: I backed off The Green Hornet about six months ago. I wrote the script and then thought this is far too big for me to do. I'm not talented enough to do an action film at this time in my life. I don't want to be the director who is given $70 million to do a movie and screws the pooch.
TVGuide.com: Think you'll join your Mallrats star/all-around go-to guy Jason Lee on his new NBC show, My Name Is Earl?
Smith: Ha! Jason has e-mailed me and said he might want me to direct an episode, but I haven't seen the show yet. I'm so delighted Jason is getting the recognition he deserves. Maybe now I can make a Fletch film staring Jason — I've wanted to do that for five years.
TVGuide.com: What do you think of your friend Ben Affleck's marriage to Jen Garner?
Smith: They're a very sweet couple and insanely compatible. That kid they're having will be gorgeous — carved from God's own wood.
TVGuide.com: You've popped up on a lot of TV recently. Is this a new career?
Smith: Ha! I did Veronica Mars [airing Oct. 5], Degrassi and just recently an episode of Joey [airing Sept. 22]. I have a hard time saying no to anyone who wants to put me on TV. I feel like the new McLean Stevenson — look for me next on "Match Game 2005" or maybe The Love Boat.


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Let's honor Eleanor Roosevelt's legacy today, her birthday.
On this day in 1884, Eleanor Roosevelt was born. Eleanor is best known for her role as First Lady of the United States from March 4, 1933, to April 12, 1945. Through her human rights activism and her public service, Eleanor completely transformed what it meant to be the First Lady.
During her tenure as First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt took an active role in politics. Not only did she hold regular press conferences, write newspaper columns, host radio shows, and speak at a national party convention, but she actively supported the Civil Rights Movement.
Even after her husband's death, Eleanor continued to work in politics. She advocated for the United States to join the United Nations, and became its first delegate. She then served as the First Chair of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights and oversaw the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. She also went on to work as the chair of John F. Kennedy's Presidential Commission on the Status of Women.
Eleanor Roosevelt showed the American public that the First Lady was more than a wife and homemaker, and today she is still celebrated as one of the most respected and admired figures in history.
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- You must do the things you think you cannot do.
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Wait Entertainment: Not a haunt, nothing but entertainment.
Length of Event: As long as you stayed.
Actor Performance: German performers were great.
Patron Flow Inside Attraction: N/A
Appropriate Ages: All
Props / Special FX: N/A
Costumes / Make-up: Great.
Summary: The Fox Valley Oktoberfest is a collaboration of the Fox Valley German-American National Congress and the South Elgin Chamber of Commerce. Originally established as a Bavarian State Festival to revive the Munich sport of Heavy Horse racing in 1810, it now is a celebration of the end of the growing season and a festival of beer. While this has nothing to do with haunts it is in the review section so I thought I would share my thoughts. Held next to the Meijer store on Randall Road in Elgin (which is funny because it is brought to us by the South Elgin Chamber of Commerce). The festival included all thinks German. It offered authentic German food, beers, dance, gifts, and anything else German. There was also a large carnival with rides and a midway of games. There were food vendors ranging from Authentic German vendors to local restaurants serving traditional American fare. There was entertainment everywhere ranging from German dance (with dancers in authentic German attire), German folk music, and a lot more. The event had ample free parking and several large tents so that festival patrons could enjoy the festivities regardless of the weather. Overall events like these, especially FREE ones, are a blast and help bring all sorts of communities together. It also gives people a great opportunity to explore and learn about other cultures, especially ones that they may not be really familiar with.
Wait Entertainment: Midway - read below.
Length of Event: 30 minutes.
Actor Performance: Never broke character and very intense - see review.
Patron Flow Inside Attraction: Early in the season and did not hit any other groups.
Appropriate Ages: 12 and up.
Summary: Dear Haunt Fans, As always I will try to give everyone a good overall feel for the attraction without giving away any specifics that could ruin your experience if you attend. I visited Rockford Screamfest on Saturday September 24th with my group. The haunt was, as in previous years, tucked in the back of the Machesney Park Mall. It is easy to get to, even from the Northwest Suburbs. Although, there were no visible signs from the street pointing you to the attraction, once you get to the back of the mall you see a giant sign hanging over the entrance and a huge winged monster on a trailer. The attraction costs $13 per person, but there are several ways to get one dollar off per person including a printable coupon on their web-site. The wait area for this attraction is very unique. After purchasing your tickets you are allowed to freely roam the midway that they have set-up. There is the "Monster Café" with concessions, video games, three separate horror movies playing, a chance to take your picture in "spooky" scenes, vendors selling reptiles, and SEATS everywhere. There is TV screens set-up around the midway notifying patrons when to enter the attraction line based on the corresponding numbers on your tickets. This without a doubt is one of the coolest set-ups around especially when compared with option of standing in line for (insert amount of time) with nothing to do. Rockford Screamfest claims to have "over 6 haunted houses for the price of one". While I feel that it has several themes in one VERY LARGE haunt. Either way the attraction is large and takes a good amount of time to get through. Once into the attraction you are immediately ushered through "Willowdale Farm". Before you reach the farm you walk through a dark area that has a long winding path of White Birch trees and dark netting. After this though most of the areas are open at the top are not nearly as dark, which kind of takes you out of the scene. But once you enter the farm you are immediately greeted with a very detailed and large barn. The barn, the tool shed, and the farm house scene (especially the planks leading to the house) were amazing. Other areas that you encounter while in this house include cornfields that are greatly detailed with both real stalks and a painted background and a country graveyard. After exiting the farm you then are ushered to the "Institute for the Criminally Insane". This haunt, overall, was the least detailed in the attraction. One example was that an exam table was made of unfinished wood and not painted or decorated at all. I am not saying that the detail was bad but it just did not look nearly as tight as the farm scene and especially not in the same caliber as the Realm of Darkness. There were a couple of good areas and props (the hanging corpses were very realistic). But the acting was excellent (as it was in all the scenes) and a lot more intense, which made up for the lack of scene detail. Once you finished with the Institute you are brought to the "Realm of Darkness". If you have been here in the past this is where the attraction used to begin. This is by far and away the most detailed haunt at Rockford Screamfest, which begins with the exterior look of the manor. Although it has not changed much there are still some of the coolest exits from rooms that you will find anywhere. The main draw back is that most of the actors, while intense and energetic, are just in plain sight, which takes some of the thrill out of the house. One of the coolest scenes in the entire house can be found in the kitchen, especially how you leave the kitchen. The next haunt is "Riverview Cemetery". This area does a lot to give the feel of being outdoors from the trees placed throughout to the bridge over the fountain. The scenes were well detailed but there was way too much light because the tops of the walls were not covered with anything. While other houses at Rockford Screamfest had this same issue it seams more noticeable in the cemetery because you almost wanted it to be completely dark and only lit by the individual scenes. Another major drawback to this attraction was the lack of actors it had compared with the other houses. Three scenes that you can not miss though are the three headed wolf, the abandoned car (and an easy and fun scare for almost anyone in your group), and the stage coach, which is one of the best looking props you will find anywhere. Lastly, is the "Nightmare in 3-D". This is one of the best 3-D houses that you can attend. The graphics are awesome and it is large enough to really mess with your mind. The best part of the house are the actors that are disguised in costumes that hide with the surroundings so well that you can barely see them. Also, the clowns in this area are about as intense as you will find anywhere. In the end, Rockford Screamfest has made a lot of changes (for example Industrial Chaos is gone) and if you have not attended in a couple of seasons now is the time. The biggest complaints I had were that there was too much light in a lot of areas (because of open ceilings) which takes you out of the scene and that there were some scenes lacking sufficient or any actors. With that said they offer, hands down, the best wait area of any attraction that I have attended, this will be an even greater asset as the temperature drops or if there are any rainy nights. Also, this attraction offers a large haunt at good price even though the travel time may be a deterrent for some in the suburbs. The entire attraction offers great acting, decent scenery, and a medium scare factor. This was a very good all around attraction and is worth the trip. Happy Haunting Topcat240


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How the University of Oklahoma Improved Network Security and Achieved Greater Visibility at Nearly 50% CAPEX Savings
Learn how The University of Oklahoma leverages Big Mon Fabric (Out of Band) to achieve unprecedented visibility and security as well as Big Mon Analytics Node and Recorder Node to address the following challenges: unauthorized application and device sprawl, capacity planning, and threat mitigation.
The University of Oklahoma deployed Big Monitoring Fabric nearly two years ago, replacing an incumbent legacy NPB solution with Big Mon, due to its ease-of-use, to drive innovation and create internal and operational efficiencies, and the versatility of the product appealed to its innovative IT team.
Big Mon is deployed across multiple buildings on The University of Oklahoma campus, pulling traffic from each TAP, and funneling it to a variety of tools, most of which are network security tools. The University deployed Big Mon in an effort to achieve deeper visibility of its Campus flows into its Data Center environment and to better understand the traffic patterns of its students and faculty.
Since deploying Big Mon, The University has achieved twice the visibility at nearly 50% CAPEX savings and has benefitted from improved management workflows, including centralized configuration, orchestration troubleshooting, scale-out security, and monitoring.
In this webinar, we cover:
- Big Question #1: How Big Mon enables The University to react quickly to offending hosts and various types of security threats
- Big Question #2: How Big Mon's analytics capabilities both complement and work in conjunction with other tools in The University's environment
- Big Question #3: How Big Mon Recorder Node provides The University w/ an efficient, scale-out next-gen defense against Phishing attacks