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Help! Turn Off The Music
Author: admin05 31st, 2008
When I listen to the current noise that is called music, I find very little of pleasure to the senses, only a tremendous irritation as I’m put on hold to listen to rap music, or sitting in a doctor’s office with a very ill relative and forced to listen to loud pop music, or trying to concentrate while grocery shopping for a very diabetic friend.
What really got me on this rampage was a trip to the emergency room with a very sick relative, and BOTH televisions were on, with different programs on each! What is there in our psyches anymore that we can’t stand some SILENCE, even with the very ill? I actually had the unmitigated gall one day to ask a receptionist to please, please turn down the very loud “music” while waiting to see a doctor, and I was told it needed to be that loud because the folks behind the desk needed privacy! Huh? Too bad about the sick folks out there!
God’s Word assures us that quietness is our strength (what a blessed promise to those of us now searching in vain for a silent corner in this earth):
Job 34:29 KJV: “When He giveth quietness, who then can make trouble?”
Is 30:15: “This is what the Sovereign Lord, the Holy One of Israel, says: `In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength…’”
Is.32:16-18 TLB: “Then justice will rule through all the land, and out of justice, peace. Quietness and confidence will reign forever more. My people will live in safety, quietly at home.”
Jer.50:34 TLB: “But their Redeemer is strong. His name is the Lord of Hosts. He will plead for them and see that they are freed to live again in quietness in Israel.”
I love this little story:
“Why are you all so quiet all the time?” I say, still whispering at him in this hoarse voice.
“We are teachers and workers,” he says, “not talkers.”
“Workers, O.K.,” I say, “but how can a teacher be quiet all the time and teach anybody anything?”
“Christ was the best,” he says, thinking of something. “He lived thirty-three years. Thirty years he kept quiet; three years he talked. Ten to one for keeping quiet.” (Franc Smith, Harry Vernon at Prep)
By: Patricia Nordman
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It doesn’t hurt to shut down all the paraphernalia and allow God’s serenity to enter into the recesses of our mind and heart. I do believe this is the peace He promises us: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid” (John 14:27). The Living Bible gives us this translation: “I am leaving you with a gift–peace of mind and heart!” Indeed, it is a wondrous gift, but we must be quiet to receive it!
read comments (0)BMX Bike Show Features For Corporate Entertainment
Author: admin05 22nd, 2008
Those seeking corporate entertainment can now search a new venue by way of BMX bicycle stunt shows. Not a common portal for the corporate entertainment field, this newer facet is quite versatile allowing for the best shows to be performed during fairs, public events, private parties, fundraisers, conventions, and many other corporate functions. What sets BMX entertainment events apart from any other type of show is that there is an element of dare devilry, as these stunts can be quite amazing, and there is a new action put into the corporate world that is hard to pass up.
As potential prospects and clients see that you have a knack for flair and providing the best show, they will be very interested in getting you on their side. What is better than someone that can leave a life-long impression with a crowd of hundreds, maybe even thousands? If you can book the best show, give a special interest to BMX stunt show ideas that could create the best show of the century.
You will now have competition in getting the best as some of the largest corporations are seeking an event of the same stature, however, with the right team behind you, you can really shine. With these special BMX stunt shows, you will receive various features such as:
Productivity Tools For Music Teachers
Author: admin05 10th, 2008
Music Teachers can have a very stressful life. Of all teachers probably music teachers have the biggest load to do on a regular week by week basis.
Of course, many would argue with that supposition. Physics, Science and English teachers of course work very hard and no-one would say they don’t work extremely hard to bring brilliant lessons to their students.
Music Teachers however have to do a lot of extra activities that other teachers don’t have to: like running band and musicianship programs, preparing student recitals, coordinating instrumental programs and communicating with parents about practices and raising funds for instruments.
With all these activities taking the teachers energy, it is vital that they be extremely organized to make sure that their music sessions are both fun for students and trouble free for themselves.
There are a few practical tools that can help music teachers:
1) A diary. This simple thing can save all sorts of problems from double scheduling events if it is well managed. It is so easy to double schedule school events with personal events, as most music teachers would well understand! You can use a modern PDA or Mobile Organizer, or use the old fashioned paper diary for just a few dollars.
2) A location plan for all the school equipment. Even if you’re school has one well used xylophone and a broken guitar with three of the strings missing it is important that those two instruments have their place, and that your students come to learn and respect that when in the music classroom. When you are seeing lots of children every week and sometimes many hundreds of dollars worth of instruments it is important that it is put away with respect. Make a plan, commit it to paper and stick it on all the walls near the equipment. Being careful about this for a few weeks will make your teaching a lot less stressful in the long run!
3) A personal blog or website. What if you could have a place on the internet where you place news for your students, music parts for practice and assessments so they can get it done without you even being present? Its as easy as setting up a personal page on blogger or word press, and getting going. Just consider – if you put resources there that you ask students to access for additional work… once its completed this year you will never have to do it again!
4) Software tools. The latest software for music often has inbuilt assessment and worksheet creation tools, so you can create your own teaching materials in minutes. Prepared Lesson plans downloading instant print work sheets and lesson plans from the world wide web can save you lots of preparation, and there are many great sources of material available now.
Teaching Music can be a very rewarding and enjoyable choice of career, and with the right tools it is even easier.
By: Kevin F Tuck
About the Author:
Kevin Tuck is a very experienced music educator, having taught in schools and his own private studio for nearly 20 years. Kevin is also an editor for the Fun Music Company, who create educational music games to help music students learn music theory concepts in a fun way.
New Terms and Trends in Media Packaging Technology
Author: admin05 2nd, 2008
If you want a product to look good, make sure you get the packaging right. It doesn’t always have to be colorful and eye-catching but it should always have quality. Media packaging technology is now seeing a lot of new trends and in this article we will discuss some of it.
This article is about which will be the best one for your requirement taking into consideration the prices and purpose.
CDs and DVDs
All media products need packaging and a lot of companies have come forward that specialize in this. Not only will they have the right technology, they can also help you with the designs. If it is a promotional product or if you want it to catch people’s eye, you will need a good design and color scheme. In this article we will concentrate on media products like CDs and DVDs, which are being used now more than ever. When ordered in bulk, you will get the packaging products for lower rates than otherwise.
What’s in?
Jewel cases have been in use from a long time and are one of the affordable choices for CDs and DVDs. They protect your discs from scratches and from falls. Slimline cases are similar but thinner. One of the cheapest and greenest choices you can make are paper sleeves. They are recyclable but wont protect your CDs from falls and aren’t waterproof. Cardboard and crystal boxes are also widely sold these days.
Multiple disc holders
Cases that hold multiple CDs are also available which can be a little more expensive but are used when the discs are considered a set.4 way multi CD holder as well as 6 way CD holder with trays are available which are designed for easy use. DVD boxes that hold one or more DVDs come with traditional, push up as well as two- way spiders. DVD jewel trays as well as jewel boxes protect the DVDs well from scratches and falls.
Cover designs
Covers which are clear are available and you can also print over the cases. Slim CD and DVD boxes can also be printed on and are ideal for packaging promotional CDs. If you have a tight budget, you can go for the paper sleeve or the PVC sleeve which offer protection against scratches. If you want more protection you can go for the cases and boxes.
By: Will Humphreys
About the Author:
Will Humphreys is the owner of Direct Source Ltd offering a full range of state-of-the-art Blank CDR, CD and DVD replication/duplication, Disc Printing as well as media archiving services and products since 1998.