“In an ‘evolutionary’ universe, why shouldn’t the laws themselves evolve?” — precisely C.S. Lewis: “To say that a stone falls to earth because it is obeying a law makes it a man and even a citizen.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sF03FN37i5w “The Science Delusion” / “Science Set Free” — comment — “It’s so funny how Sheldrake is downputting “dogma” … Read more
M&M Mars, Inc — headquarters of the candy company — 6885 Elm St, McLean, VA — Building has few, thin windows; no markings at all; nothing signifying M&M Mars Inc corporate anything. Seems instead secretive, opposite of promotional, fun, candy, goodies. Insider reports that the second floor is open-floorspace with no walls; single podium with a meat-cleaver; … Read more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQ2Wl75nrTg Bodycam footage shows the moments Florida police handcuffed a 9-year-old at Stenstrom Elementary School in February. Oviedo police detained the fourth-grade student for 13 minutes after he wouldn’t stop throwing an aggressive tantrum in the school’s mail room. The child’s family is now suing the city and the school resource officers involved in handcuffing … Read more
We’ve all seen growing badness. This seems particularly egregious. “Entitled” doesn’t really seem to cover it. Not sure there is a word for it but instead maybe a phrase describing utter disconnect between attitude and behavior versus perception and consequence. The programming for such viewpoint and behavior is surely coming via media and music which … Read more
“I am a special educator of 13 years. Started teaching at 22. I will admit, this is not abnormal occurrence anymore. Children verbally/physically attacking teachers, faculty, and officers. Kindergarten to seniors, and mainly not the special education students. Respect is first taught at home. It’s getting tough out there.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbME0j9LMSM “The biggest question is … Read more
Abstract This content analysis sought to determine information related to users uploading, general content, and specific characteristics of music education videos on YouTube. A total of 1,761 videos from a keyword search of “music education” were viewed and categorized. Results for relevant videos indicated users posted videos under 698 different usernames, with postings under a … Read more
POLITICS BOOK VIII, chap. 5-7 http://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Politics_ (Aristotle) CHAPTER V With respect to music we have already spoken a little in a doubtful manner upon this subject. It will be proper to go over again more particularly what we then said, which may serve as an introduction to what any other person may choose to offer thereon; … Read more
Music educator Richard Gill argues the case for igniting the imagination through music and for making our own music. In this talk, he leads the TEDxSydney audience through some surprising illustrations of the relationship between music … https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeRus3NVbwE Richard Gill was an esteemed Australian conductor, music educator, and advocate for music education. Throughout his … Read more
Abstract This article reviews research on the effects of music instruction on general cognitive abilities. The review of more than 75 reports shows (1) the consistency in results pertaining to the short-term effects of music instruction on cognitive abilities and the lack of clear evidence on the long-term effects on intelligence; (2) the complex nature … Read more