| Free Lecture in Rockville, MD on May 31, 2007
ROCKVILLE, Md., April 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Learn about the many ways technology can be used to help children and adults who have speech, language, learning, memory and literacy challenges. No prior computer experience is necessary. Joan Green, a veteran speech-language pathologist with over 20 years of experience, will show participants affordable, technology goldmines to jump- start the rehabilitation and learning process. Tools will be demonstrated to empower people to take the lead in their efforts to improve communication and thinking. Topics include: specialized software to improve communication, thinking and memory; assistive technology; free online interactive technology and games; and local, regional and online resources that can help. Rockville Public Library Meeting Room on 1st Floor- 21 Maryland Ave., Rockville, MD 20850 (240-777-0140) Space is limited.
Bettelheim and the Importance of Play
In his landmark work "The Importance of Play" Bruno Bettelheim lays out a penetrating study that attempts to describe the psychological importance that play has upon the development of the mind of young children. Bettelheim proceeds from the perspective of classic Freudian psychology with the suggestion that play is a method by which children are able to foster mature development by addressing issues of past psychological problems. Even the most seemingly mindless of playful activities therefore works as a royal road into their minds in which they can confront unconscious fears through their consciousness, not unlike an adult may do through role-playing in a psychologist's office. According to Bettelheim, then, play is very much an intellectual activity. It is through playacting and imagination and role-playing that children can develop cognitive functions that may very well be applied specifically in adult versions of the very games they play.
Kenya: Why Mother Tongues are Dying
Angelina Mueni, 18, is one such person. She is not familiar with her mother tongue. "I can understand what is being said but I cannot speak the language," she says. Since childhood, she has only spoken English and Swahili. "My parents and siblings all speak Swahili and English and since am the lastborn, I had to take after them. After all, how can I start speaking Kikamba when no one else in the house speaks it?" she asks. .
Breathing life into deep listening
The third annual Resounding Vision Award, honoring Pauline Oliveros, with reception, performance, award ceremony and art auction. 7 p.m. Friday, April 27, the Art Guys World Headquarters, 5757 Knox. Admission with $75-$5,000 donations; proceeds benefit Nameless Sound; 713-928-5653 or www.namelesssound.org. Joe McPhee with the Thing, 8 p.m. Saturday, April 28, at MECA, 1900 Kane. Tickets are $10-$13; 713-928-5653 or www.namelesssound.org. .
Video: Chemphe Speaks to Ghana Music.com
She was a strong part of the fight to survive contemporary gospel music in Ghana. After this survival, she has remained a major competitor to most great gospel musician. Georgia Agyies call to minister onto the lord still maintains it freshness as ever. A singer from childhood, she recorded her first professional album in 1989, produced by A.K. Brobbey titled oho huo ne omanfra ne as well as her second album titled Tie me su fre. After which she was signed on by Osei Kwames Despite Music Production with her three album including one of her greatest hits Nie awuradi aye me on the Pentecostal praises album. Mr. Donkor a Ghanaian UK based music producer and Auntie Grace also based in Germany took care of her sixth and seventh album respectively. She is now back from a long break off the music scene and waiting for the lords own appointed time.
New club two steps back in time
Frank Sinatra's "Fly Me to the Moon" is blaring on a radio while a group of students energetically dance around the Student Union flag room, a few showing off their perfected Charleston as if it were 1920. UB's newest dance club is for students who love to swing dance all those old fashioned moves from America's golden years post World War I. "My favorite step is the Charleston. It's eight steps," said sophomore electrical engineering major Alexandria Sullivan, hopping up and demonstrating the move slowly and then quickly with expert ease. Meetings, held Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., are open to beginners and advanced students. Although the Swing Dance Club has only been an official part of the Student Association since February, they host special dances on the first Sunday of every month, with half hour "reminder" lessons beforehand.
Speech by Premier Wen Jiabao of the State Council of The People's ...
It gives me great pleasure today to address the Japanese Diet and meet with you, members of the House of Representatives and the House of Councilors. I would like to extend my cordial greetings and best wishes to you and to the Japanese people. In particular, I wish to express my heartfelt thanks and pay high tribute to the Japanese friends in various sectors for the longstanding and valuable contribution they have made to China-Japan friendship. This is my second visit to Japan. I paid my first visit to Japan 15 years ago. It was also in April when cherries were in full bloom. The goodwill of the Japanese people toward the Chinese people left a deep impression on me. Now, I am visiting Japan to learn more about the new progress Japan has made and, more importantly, contribute my share to improving and growing China's relations with Japan.
Babylon Idiomas opens new school in Madrid
Babylon Idiomas opens its fourth language school in Madrid offering Spanish classes to students who wish to learn Spanish.
[ClickPress, Sat Apr 21 2007] Babylon Idiomas has opened a new school in Madrid. This school is the fourth opened in Spain since 2003; reflecting the demand for the type of quality Spanish course for adults that Babylon Idiomas offers.
Says Steven Muller, Director: "We have been pleasantly surprised by the strong demand of our students to offer more destinations in Spain. Madrid was a logical expansion after the schools we opened before in Barcelona, Valencia and Sevilla."
The Spanish language school is located in the centre of Madrid on one of the liveliest squares called Plaza Santa Ana. Here students will find it very easy to relax and enjoy a drink on one of the many terraces or in one of the many tapas bars that can be found in the area.
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