Category Archives: Education

Introducing Tone Deaf ~ Dissection of a Band Director

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Gandalfe

Many of the band teachers I know have found this comic series called Tone Deaf by John Bogenshutz. But of those who haven’t … enjoy. John’s day job is with John Bogenschutz Music which provides affordable and quality custom arrangements … Continue reading →

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Where did your Social Security go?

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Gandalfe

Taken from a rant off Facebook and modified to use less hyperbole. This is mostly for my poorer relatives who worship the conservative party (which today is a misnomer) and think that party can do no wrong. You contributed to Social … Continue reading →

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Ngram Viewer: Most Popular Instrument Ever!

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Gandalfe

I have been playing around with Google’s Book Ngram Viewer. There is a nice and humorous introduction on this TED video, What we learned from 5 million books. It’s an addicting tool that lets you search for words and ideas … Continue reading →

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Epic Libraries of the Rich and Famous

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Gandalfe

I am an avid bibliophile with books strewn all over my house. As we move towards the digital divide, I wonder if paper libraries will become just a memory like stone tablets. So when I saw this collection of “20 … Continue reading →

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US Debt Highlights ~ the Day after…

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Gandalfe

Overheard: Thanks for protecting the job creators, you know for creating jobs for chauffeurs, valets, domestic help, and most importantly seamstresses who specialize in crafting $100 bills into luxurious overcoats. ~ Jim Cutler “This deal does not even attempt to … Continue reading →

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NEWS ACTION ALERT: U.S. Military Bands Face Potentially Devastating Budget Cut

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Gandalfe

The following is an open letter from the American Bandmaster’s Association and echoes the sentiment of the College Band Directors National Association. Now it is our turn to support the nation’s top music makers. “The House of Representatives has voted … Continue reading →

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Column Five: Goodbye Wallets

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Gandalfe
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Getting Hired by Microsoft ~ the Zoosk way

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Gandalfe

“I’d rather be a failure at something I love than a success at something I hate.” ~ George Burns Over the years many, many family and friends have sent me their resume to get hired by Microsoft. I’m embarrassed to … Continue reading →

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Ever Wonder What Tau Sounds Like (for math geeks)

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Gandalfe

The same fellow who presented us with “This is what Pi Sounds Like”, musician Michael Blake  interprets the mathematical constant Tau to 126 decimal places. So you know the rules.  For those geeks among us, here is Wikipedia’s definition of … Continue reading →

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Warby Parker ~ The case for $95 glasses

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Gandalfe

I was watching CBS Sunday Morning again and as I like to say with dawglie at my feet and a cuppa joe in my hand. When An eye-opening web-based eyewear retailer came on I called Suzy away from the wedding … Continue reading →

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