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About Gandalfe

Just an itinerant saxophonist trying to find life between the changes. I have retired from the Corps of Engineers and Microsoft. I am an admin on the Woodwind Forum, run the Pacifica Big Band (formerly the Microsoft Jumpin' Jive Orchestra) and participate in other ensembles. Mostly enjoy time with family and friends.

Miss Representation

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Gandalfe

Miss Representation explores women’s under-representation in positions of power and influence and challenges the limited and often disparaging portrayals of women in media. Writer/Director Jennifer Siebel Newsom brings together some of America’s most influential thought leaders in politics, news, entertainment, … Continue reading →

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Wanted: Amateur Adult Musicians for a Research Study!

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Gandalfe

Do you have 15 minutes to spare to help with research into music making? Dr. Alexandra Lamont from Keele University, England is carrying out a research project of adult amateur music making (amateur being defined as someone who does not … Continue reading →

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NYT: Comparing This Recession to Previous Ones

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Gandalfe

I can’t believe anyone doesn’t know how deep this recession cuts across all people and groups in the United States. But this New York Times article really puts it into perspective. Most us know a family member, friend or coworker … Continue reading →

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Mad Romance – Real Americana Vocal Quartet

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Gandalfe

Here is an example why I always include vocalists with the Microsoft Jazz Band. They wow the audience and brings people back to see us again and again.

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Facebook Permissions ~ a Plea for Fairness

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Gandalfe

I recently saw this post from a friend of mine on Facebook: I am guessing that Keri did not authorized this implicitly. Rather, she took a quiz and this picture got sent to all of her friends including Mom, Dad, … Continue reading →

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CD covers for the Euro Market

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Gandalfe

I could design covers for the EuroWorld, I would be way out there with some of my designs. Imagine a world where art would not be censored, the Europeans aren’t nudity adverse and come close. Truth be known, I have … Continue reading →

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Saxophone Signage du Jour

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Gandalfe

A friend of mine, Helen from the Bassic Sax Blog, has been pointing to neat and exotic signs with saxes in them for years. This one is my all-time fav and I thought I would repost it here. I actually … Continue reading →

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Bing’s Amazing Picture of the Day

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Gandalfe

For anyone living under a rock, Bing changes the picture on their site daily. I know many friends who start their work day by checking it out. Today’s picture taken in Antarctica is quite simply amazing: Go to http://www.bing.com to … Continue reading →

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Ode to my Valentine, Suzy Jo

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Gandalfe

It is Suzy and my 35th year of marriage. We come from two sets of parents whose marriage lasted and is lasting their whole lives. This means we come from a gene pool with a predisposition towards establishing, maintaining and … Continue reading →

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Top 10 e-paper technologies in the next 20 years | ZDNet

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Gandalfe

This was too good not to share. Makes me wonder if my great grandchildren (no I don’t have any… yet) will not recognize paperback books. ZDNet | Chris Jablonski ~ Over the next two decades, conventional print and static information … Continue reading →

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