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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-399036086273456290Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:10:41 +0000YANew South Wales/ACTVictoriaChildrens LiteratureQueenslandFantasyWestern AustraliaAustralian AuthorsLiterary FictionParanormalSouth AustraliaUrban FantasyHistorical FictionRomanceCrime/MysteriesClassicsContemporary FictionAuthor blogLiving OverseasAustralian FictionNon-FictionThrillersNorthern TerritoryTasmaniaChick LitDystopianFuturisticMemoirScience Fiction RomanceShort FictionAboutEnvironmentFAQFormGraphicsHorrorIndexMysteriesPolitical FictionRural LiteratureScienceScience FictionSteampunkAustralian Book Blogger Directorynoreply@blogger.com (Marg)Blogger114125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-399036086273456290.post-9163277925351748760Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:53:00 +00002012-04-18T22:53:14.740+10:00Childrens LiteratureWestern AustraliaYAFaraway Nearby Books Blog<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="54" src="; width="320" /></a></div><b>Blog Name/URL</b><br /> <br /> <a href=" Nearaway Books Blog</a><br /> <br /> <b>Focus</b><br /> <br /> Childrens, YA<br /> <br /> <b>Reading Interests</b><br /> <b><br /> </b><br /> I don’t just sell books, I love reading them too. My blog is a collection of book related snippets and reviews of books I’ve read recently. I read and review many fiction genres but do tend to have a focus on children’s and YA fiction.<br /> <br /> <b>Twitter</b><br /> <b><br /> </b><br /> Faraway_Nearby2012/04/faraway-nearby-books-blog.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Marg)66tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-399036086273456290.post-319768785936481887Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:41:00 +00002012-04-18T22:41:09.885+10:00VictoriaOz Reading Matters<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="50" src="; width="320" /></a></div><b>Blog Name/URL</b><br /> <br /> <a href=" Reading Matters</a><br /> <br /> <b>Focus</b><br /> <br /> All genres<br /> <br /> <b>Reading Interests</b><br /> <br /> I try to review little-known or forgotten Aussie authors<br /> <br /> <b><br /> </b>2012/04/oz-reading-matters.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Marg)20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-399036086273456290.post-1090559203595536348Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:29:00 +00002012-04-18T22:29:53.725+10:00New South Wales/ACTSwimming in the Nile<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="; /></a></div><b>Blog Name/URL</b><br /> <br /> <a href=" in the Nile</a><br /> <br /> <b>Reading Interests</b><br /> <br /> Posts on what we think about some of the issues going on in the book world, author interviews and book reviews<br /> <br /> <b>Twitter</b><br /> <br /> @thenileAU2012/04/swimming-in-nile.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Marg)10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-399036086273456290.post-1805963672986119591Wed, 18 May 2011 13:10:00 +00002011-05-18T23:10:46.988+10:00Childrens LiteratureLiterary FictionWestern AustraliaYASlightly Addicted to Fiction<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="; /></a></div><b>Blog Name/URL</b><br /> <br /> <a href=" Addicted to Fiction</a><br /> <br /> <b>Focus</b><br /> <br /> Children's Literature, YA, Literary Fiction, Awards<br /> <br /> <b>Reading Interests</b><br /> <br /> I focus on literary news, including awards and items of interest to readersand writers<br /> <br /> <b>Twitter</b><br /> <br /> @readingjay2011/05/slightly-addicted-to-fiction.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Marg)9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-399036086273456290.post-487358905337114193Fri, 31 Dec 2010 13:37:00 +00002010-06-02T07:19:06.911+10:00FormTell us about your blog<iframe frameborder="0" height="1212" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" src="; width="540">&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;p&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;p&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;p&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;Loading...&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/p&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/p&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/p&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</iframe>2010/05/tell-us-about-your-blog.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Marg)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-399036086273456290.post-2784026782205257325Sun, 21 Nov 2010 01:38:00 +00002010-11-21T12:38:31.798+11:00VictoriaBetween the Lines<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="62" src="; width="400" /></a></div><b>Blog Name/URL</b><br /> <a href=" /> </a><br /> <a href=" the Lines</a><br /> <br /> <b>Reading Interests</b><br /> <br /> We enjoy participating in the global conversation about everything books<br /> <b><br /> </b><br /> <b>Twitter</b><br /> <br /> 2010/11/between-lines.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Marg)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-399036086273456290.post-5123540459348076828Sun, 21 Nov 2010 01:32:00 +00002010-11-21T12:32:44.261+11:00Living OverseasCocktails at Nap Time<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="160" src="; width="320" /></a></div><b>Blog Name/URL</b><br /> <br /> <a href=" at Nap Time</a><br /> <br /> <b>Focus</b><br /> <br /> Humourous parenting blog that looks at the funny side of parenting<br /> <br /> <b>Reading Interest</b><br /> <br /> Blog about our book Cocktails at Naptime - A Woefully Inadequate Guide to Early Motherhood<br /> <b><br /> </b><br /> <b>Twitter</b><br /> <br /> naptimecocktail <b><br /> </b>2010/11/cocktails-at-nap-time.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Marg)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-399036086273456290.post-4792173206969612972Sun, 21 Nov 2010 01:27:00 +00002010-11-21T12:27:17.079+11:00Northern TerritoryThe Narrative Causality<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="95" src="; width="320" /></a></div><b>Blog Name/URL</b><br /> <br /> <a href=" Narrative Causality</a><br /> <br /> <b>Reading Interests</b><br /> <br /> I like to read a little bit of everything but lately my blog has taken a bit of a turn to baby subjects&nbsp;2010/11/narrative-causality.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Marg)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-399036086273456290.post-3869132019086355204Sun, 21 Nov 2010 01:22:00 +00002010-11-21T12:22:02.326+11:00Author blogVictoriaJ C Gale<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="85" src="; width="400" /></a></div><b>Blog Name/URL</b><br /> <br /> <a href=" C Gale</a><br /> <br /> <b>Reading Interests</b><br /> <br /> Journey of an aspiring Australian author. I've written two complete novels and presently burning the midnight oil doing NanoWriMo for the first time.2010/11/j-c-gale.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Marg)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-399036086273456290.post-8832299778472382318Sun, 21 Nov 2010 01:17:00 +00002010-11-21T12:17:02.255+11:00Living OverseasRationalists Blog<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="73" src="; width="320" /></a></div><b>Blog Name/URL</b><br /> <br /> <a href=" Blog</a><br /> <br /> <b>Focus</b><br /> <br /> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 341px;"><col width="341"></col><tbody> <tr height="17"> <td class="xl24" height="17" style="height: 12.75pt; width: 256pt;" width="341">Religion and U.S. Politics</td> </tr> </tbody></table><br /> <b>Reading Interests</b><br /> <br /> I'm the author of 'God Hates You. Hate Him Back'<br /> <b>Twitter</b><br /> <br /> Rationalists2010/11/rationalists-blog.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Marg)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-399036086273456290.post-3247236517323541431Sun, 21 Nov 2010 00:55:00 +00002010-11-21T11:55:30.372+11:00VictoriaAll the Books I Can Read<b>Blog Name/URL</b><br /> <br /> <a href=" the Books I Can Read</a><br /> <br /> <b>Focus</b><br /> <br /> Nope - anything and everything<br /> <b>Reading Interests</b><br /> <br /> I challenged myself to read 50 new-to-me books in 2010 and keep a record of what I read and what I thought. My reviews were taking over my personal blog so I decided to start one solely dedicated to books. I review everything I read and I'll read pretty much anything recommended to me!<br /> <br /> <b>Twitter</b><br /> <br /> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 120px;"><col width="120"></col><tbody> <tr height="17"> <td class="xl24" height="17" style="height: 12.75pt; width: 90pt;" width="120">1girl2manybooks</td> </tr> </tbody></table>2010/11/all-books-i-can-read.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Marg)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-399036086273456290.post-2869521862264716545Sun, 21 Nov 2010 00:52:00 +00002010-11-21T11:52:14.936+11:00RomanceUrban FantasyVictoriaGirrlit's Books<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="61" src="; width="400" /></a></div><b>Blog Name/URL</b><br /> <br /> <a href=" Books</a><b><br /> </b><br /> <br /> <b>Focus</b><br /> <br /> Romance books + Urban Fantasy<br /> <b><br /> </b><br /> <b>Reading Interests</b><br /> <br /> I am a newbie to blogging and basically feeling my way around the process, but aim to discuss all genres of romance and their foibles and rave about the goodies.<br /> <br /> <b>Twitter</b><br /> <br /> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 120px;"><col width="120"></col><tbody> <tr height="17"> <td class="xl24" height="17" style="height: 12.75pt; width: 90pt;" width="120">@GirrlitsBooks</td> </tr> </tbody></table>2010/11/girrlits-books.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Marg)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-399036086273456290.post-1365450172769626335Sun, 21 Nov 2010 00:42:00 +00002010-11-21T11:42:52.260+11:00Childrens LiteratureFantasyRomanceScience FictionVictoriaYACrickhollow Books<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="86" src="; width="400" /></a></div><b>Blog Name/URL</b><br /> <br /> <a href=" Books </a><br /> <br /> <b>Focus</b><br /> <br /> Children's Books, Fantasy, All kinds of Romance, Sci Fi, YA<br /> <br /> <b>Reading Interests</b><br /> <br /> All about books and anything book related. I'm a passionate book collector and reader and I love to ramble!<br /> <br /> <b>Twitter</b><br /> <br /> crickhollow_au, justromance_au2010/11/crickhollow-books.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Marg)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-399036086273456290.post-5819732802410543381Mon, 15 Nov 2010 11:35:00 +00002010-11-15T22:35:18.925+11:00Australian AuthorsNew South Wales/ACTAussie Writers<b>Blog Name/URL</b><br /> <br /> <a href=" Writers</a><br /> <br /> <b>Focus</b><br /> <br /> Aussie Writers blog has a mission to discover and expose some of the best writing emerging in Australia today.<br /> <br /> <b>Reading Interests</b><br /> <br /> Australian writers<br /> <br /> <b>Twitter</b><br /> <br /> @aussiewriters2010/11/aussie-writers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Marg)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-399036086273456290.post-2374586354129497534Sun, 14 Nov 2010 19:16:00 +00002010-11-15T06:16:51.754+11:00VictoriaThe Hungry Bookshelf<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="82" src="; width="400" /></a></div><b>Blog Name/URL</b><br /> <a href=" /> </a><br /> <a href=" Hungry Bookshelf</a><b><br /> </b><br /> <br /> <b>Reading Interests</b><br /> <br /> When I have the time I'm happy to read anything, however my favourite style would be long saga's. I love getting my teeth into something that lasts for a long time, where the characters grow and develop.<br /> <br /> <b>Focus</b><br /> <br /> It's still a work in progress, I don't blog on all the books I read, just the ones that 'move' me.<br /> <br /> <b>Twitter</b><br /> <br /> hungrybookshelf2010/11/hungry-bookshelf.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Marg)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-399036086273456290.post-2823808848613062638Sun, 14 Nov 2010 09:05:00 +00002010-11-14T20:22:44.468+11:00Author blogChildrens LiteratureSouth AustraliaKatrina Germein's Blog<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="93" src="; width="400" /></a></div><b>Blog Name/URL</b><br /> <br /> <a href=" Germein's Blog</a><br /> <br /> <b>Focus</b><br /> <br /> I write books for children and like going to the beach. Winter makes me cranky but chocolate helps.<br /> <br /> This is my space to wallow in whatever writing I want without the weight of purpose. It's not a commentary of my entire life, or my life as an author, but I do like to ponder picture books and writing. Come wander beside me and share your thoughts.<br /> <br /> <b>Reading Interests</b><br /> <br /> Children's literature, Picture Books, The Writing Process, Writing for Children<br /> <br /> <b>Twitter</b><br /> <br /> @katrinagermein2010/11/katrina-germeins-blog.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Marg)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-399036086273456290.post-5679639186004750853Sun, 14 Nov 2010 08:56:00 +00002010-11-14T19:56:29.056+11:00Western AustraliaFinally Woken<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="155" src="; width="400" /></a></div><b>Blog Name/URL</b><br /> <br /> <a href=" Woken</a><br /> <br /> <b>Focus</b><br /> <br /> A compilation of close observations towards life and pretty much everything else, from someone who is trapped between two cultures and must find her balance.<br /> <b><br /> </b><br /> <b>Reading Interests</b><br /> <br /> expat, women, tech&amp;web, Indonesia, Scotland, UK, Australia<br /> <br /> <b>Twitter</b><br /> <br /> @finallywoken2010/11/finally-woken.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Marg)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-399036086273456290.post-7184575988234324992Sun, 14 Nov 2010 04:54:00 +00002010-11-14T15:54:42.754+11:00Western AustraliaEscape<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="107" src="; width="400" /></a></div><b>Blog Name/URL</b><br /> <br /> <a href=" /> <br /> <b>Reading Interests</b><br /> <br /> We all have varied interests. We love reading and talking about what we've read. Quite often we end up reading something we never would have chosen to read for ourselves .... and this is one good reason to be in a bookclub!<br /> <b><br /> </b><br /> <b>Focus</b><br /> <br /> The blog is a record of our journey with books since we first started reading together in 1999. We use it to keep track of everything we've read.2010/11/escape.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Marg)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-399036086273456290.post-6592424599605901413Sun, 14 Nov 2010 04:49:00 +00002010-11-14T15:49:04.966+11:00QueenslandYAIrresistible Reads<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="138" src="; width="400" /></a></div><b>Blog Name/URL</b><br /> <br /> <a href=" Reads</a><br /> <br /> <b>Reading Interests</b><br /> <br /> YA with the occasional adult fiction<br /> <br /> <b>Focus</b><br /> <br /> My blog is a place to talk books mostly YA fiction.&nbsp;&nbsp; I have recently discovered a passion for YA Aussie authors and also debut authors.&nbsp; They are what I will mostly be blogging about. <br /> <br /> <b></b>2010/11/irresistible-reads.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Marg)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-399036086273456290.post-3553981755968253516Sun, 14 Nov 2010 04:41:00 +00002010-11-14T15:41:44.033+11:00Historical FictionQueenslandThrillersUrban FantasyYAThe Eclectic Reader<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="107" src="; width="400" /></a></div><b>Blog Name/URL</b><br /> <br /> <a href=" Eclectic Reader</a><br /> <br /> <b>Reading Interests</b><br /> <br /> I'm an eclectic reader who enjoys a wide range of genres but I love Young Adult, historical fiction, urban fantasy, suspense/thrillers<b><br /> </b><br /> <b><br /> </b><br /> <b>Focus</b><br /> <br /> On The Eclectic Reader I share my love of all things bookish with a little family life and scrapbooking thrown in. Friendships have flourished around the world and my literary interests have expanded thanks to the blogging community.<br /> <br /> <b>Twitter</b><br /> <br /> @teddyree2010/11/eclectic-reader.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Marg)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-399036086273456290.post-8626675484393048250Sun, 14 Nov 2010 04:34:00 +00002010-11-14T15:34:12.075+11:00Australian AuthorsChick LitChildrens LiteratureQueenslandMaid in Australia<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="117" src="; width="400" /></a></div><b>Blog Name/URL</b><br /> <br /> <a href=" in Australia</a><br /> <b><br /> </b><br /> <b>Reading Interests</b><br /> <br /> mummy lit, chick lit, Australian writers, kid books, autobiographies, health titles<br /> <br /> <b>Focus</b><br /> <br /> one woman's search for happiness. I read, I write, I blog<br /> <br /> <b>Twitter</b><br /> <br /> @maidinaustralia2010/11/maid-in-australia.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Marg)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-399036086273456290.post-5678830638826638208Sun, 14 Nov 2010 04:25:00 +00002010-11-14T15:25:30.914+11:00New South Wales/ACTFan the Pages<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="70" src="; width="400" /></a></div><b>Blog Name/URL</b><br /> <br /> <a href=" the Pages</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <b>Focus</b><br /> <br /> Book Reviews by Readers at Pages &amp; Pages Booksellers2010/11/fan-pages.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Marg)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-399036086273456290.post-4699633306820048554Sun, 14 Nov 2010 04:18:00 +00002010-11-14T15:18:23.059+11:00Rural LiteratureWestern AustraliaFleur McDonald<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="86" src="; width="400" /></a></div><b>Blog Name/URL</b><br /> <a href=" /> </a><br /> <a href=" MacDonald</a><br /> <br /> <b>Reading Interests</b><br /> <br /> Rural Lit/farming<br /> <br /> <b>Focus</b><br /> <br /> I'm a published author who writes, on my blog, about my writing life as well as farming and other books. I also have guest blogs, written by other authors or people in the publishing/arts industry.<br /> <br /> <b>Twitter</b><br /> <br /> @fleurmcdonald2010/11/fleur-mcdonald.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Marg)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-399036086273456290.post-2292001156545511806Sun, 14 Nov 2010 04:13:00 +00002010-11-14T15:13:03.344+11:00New South Wales/ACTParadisio<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="; width="320" /></a></div><b>Blog Name/URL</b><br /> <br /> <a href=" /> <br /> <b>Reading Interest</b><br /> <br /> Novels<br /> <br /> <b>Focus</b><br /> <br /> My blog is mostly book reviews but I also through in a bit of day to day stuff like food &amp; fitness.2010/11/paradisio.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Marg)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-399036086273456290.post-5753262765725299322Sun, 14 Nov 2010 04:06:00 +00002010-11-14T15:06:21.938+11:00Contemporary FictionLiterary FictionSouth AustraliaMiss Brambles' Book Blog<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="105" src="; width="400" /></a></div><b>Blog Name/URL</b><br /> <br /> <a href=" Brambles' Book Blog </a><br /> <br /> <b>Reading Interests</b><br /> <br /> literary/ contemporary fiction<br /> <br /> <b>Focus</b><br /> <br /> I review almost everything I read. I love Roald Dahl, Barbara Kingsolver, Geraldine Brooks and Alice Hoffman among many others. I also do a weekly post about my current stay in France.2010/11/miss-brambles-book-blog.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Marg)2


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Some of my favourite exhibits were books from the 1400s and 1500s, and the panorama sketchbooks / drawings like the one of Calcutta below, which were very inspiring for us as sketchers!<br /> <br /> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="; width="640" /></a><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We felt a sense of being part of the continuing tradition of recording our surroundings that was so evident in them. The exhibition is on until the new year so those who missed this can still visit it another time. Thanks Richard for a great morning!<br /> <br /> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="; width="640" /></a><a href="; imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="360" src="; width="640" /></a><br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="; imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="452" src="; width="640" /></a><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="; width="472" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="; width="472" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <br /> 2016/09/planting-dreams_14.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chris Haldane)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998038882086746800.post-157897091596613930Thu, 30 Jun 2016 12:11:00 +00002016-06-30T22:12:20.391+10:00Brisbane Urban Sketchers - June Roundup..June started with a washout rather than a Sketchout. After the monsoon let up the group was able to continue the month with a series of excellent Sketchouts. Our first&nbsp; Sketchout was on Saturday 7th at Queens Park which is a compact venue with sketching opportunities in every direction.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="; width="640" /></a></div> The second Sketchout for the month was a visit to Fort Lytton for History Alive an&nbsp; annual historical re-enactment festival. One member Christine managed to be there in two capacities, both as a sketcher and as a costumed re-enacter.&nbsp; You can see&nbsp; Christine with her authentic sketch kit on the right.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="; width="480" /></a></div> We followed up with Sketchouts at The Old Museum at Bowen Hills, Mowbray Park,the Barracks Precinct, Davies Park market at West End and finished up with a visit to the Brisbane Powerhouse and Newfarm Park where we met a new sketcher Angie and her baby George.<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="; width="640" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> After the last ‘official’ Sketchout for the month some members were able to hold a final impromptu Sketchout at the Beenleigh Historical Village.<br /> <br /> <br /> Roll on July!!<br /> <br />2016/06/june-started-with-washout-rather-than.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998038882086746800.post-6421899346834413331Sun, 05 Jun 2016 12:01:00 +00002016-06-05T22:06:25.928+10:00Chris HaldaneUSKSydneyWollongongWollongong CentralA Wet And Wild Day in Wollongong<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:OfficeDocumentSettings> <o:AllowPNG/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings> </xml><![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:TrackMoves/> <w:TrackFormatting/> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:DoNotPromoteQF/> <w:LidThemeOther>EN-US</w:LidThemeOther> <w:LidThemeAsian>JA</w:LidThemeAsian> <w:LidThemeComplexScript>X-NONE</w:LidThemeComplexScript> 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Scott MacDonald Author, Businessman and Philanthropist Thu, 22 Jun 2023 16:11:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 wp-content/uploads/2022/01/macdonald-logo@3x_opt.png Scott MacDonald 32 32 122331118 Review of My Friend Charlie macdonald-news/review-of-my-friend-charlie/ Thu, 22 Jun 2023 16:11:02 +0000 ?p=891 Review of My Friend Charlie Post by Maduabuchi Eze » 07 May 2023, 18:43 [Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of “My Friend Charlie” by Scott MacDonald.] 5 out of 5 stars Share This Review We can learn crucial life lessons from anybody or anything; just be observant and open-minded in assessing the outcome. In […] The post Review of My Friend Charlie appeared first on Scott MacDonald. ]]> Review of My Friend Charlie Post by Maduabuchi Eze » 07 May 2023, 18:43 [Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of “My Friend Charlie” by Scott MacDonald.] 5 out of 5 stars Share This Review We can learn crucial life lessons from anybody or anything; just be observant and open-minded in assessing the outcome. In this children’s book, Scott MacDonald shares with readers the lessons they’ve learned from their dog, Charlie. These lessons border on everyday nuggets of life and living, like how to control our emotions, the benefits of hanging out with people and engaging in teamwork, how to make the best use of every moment available to us, and the need to accommodate others irrespective of their race or social status, among other invaluable insights a child would need to fully develop. Each of the lessons is matched with corresponding illustrations. What I liked most about this book was the way MacDonald organised it. Each lesson is presented in a simple, short sentence. Alongside the lesson is a beautiful painting of Charlie demonstrating it. Two major things stand out from the above. First, children can easily comprehend the lessons and remember them for a long time. Second, they will find themselves bonding with this cute, likeable puppy named Charlie. The lessons covered in this book are essential and beneficial to readers of all ages. For example, the lesson on keeping a happy mood concerns all ages because it influences our ability to make friends, engage in teamwork, and actualize our goals. If we lose it, we might even get such lovely pets as puppies and kittens running away from us. As such, I recommend this book to not only readers aged three to ten but also to older readers. Furthermore, the illustrations are very colourful, and they accurately capture the lessons matched with them. I especially liked the paintings on pages 37 and 38. These illustrations created exceptional memories in me that are still very much alive in my mind’s eye, even hours after I finished reading the book. Also, I didn’t find any grammatical errors in this book, which shows that it was thoroughly edited. I don’t have anything to complain about in this book. Based on the aforementioned positive aspects, I rate My Friend Charlie: A Book for Young Readers and Dog Lovers five out of five stars. There is no reason to rate it lower. ****** My Friend Charlie View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon Latest Review: The Awesome Power Of A Transformed Life by Ruby Cunningham Thomas Top John Kingsley Ken Book of the Month Participant Posts: 126 Joined: 23 Feb 2023, 02:54 Currently Reading: Bookshelf Size: 28 Reviewer Page:onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-john-kingsley-ken.html Latest Review: McDowell by William H. Coles Unread post by John Kingsley Ken » 05 Jun 2023, 11:31 The post Review of My Friend Charlie appeared first on Scott MacDonald. ]]> 891 Kirkus Review of My Friend Charlie macdonald-news/kirkus-review-of-my-friend-charlie/ Thu, 22 Jun 2023 15:59:23 +0000


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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1629285594384559938Wed, 27 May 2026 20:44:24 +0000Autism Health and Wellnessnoreply@blogger.com (Autism Health and Wellness)Blogger113125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1629285594384559938.post-8854288248425158821Tue, 05 Oct 2010 15:22:00 +00002010-10-05T08:22:04.114-07:00Universities Studying the Benefits of a Uniquely Exceptional Communications Device, The ProxTalker<i>Editorial Board - Autism Health and Wellness</i><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="; /></a></div>Logan, With the Logan ProxTalker<br /> <br /> Autism Health and Wellness Magazine is always looking for breakthroughs in technology that truly improve the lives of special needs children. As such, we were thrilled when the ProxTalker came onto the market. The ProxTalker has all of the features of the overly complicated talking devices and an even greater range of words. Unlike those complex devices, the ProxTalker is user friendly. This is most important because there’s no reason to buy a device that’s too complex for a child to use properly. This unique balance of quality and ability to use makes the ProxTalker a true benefit to the autism and special needs community. <br /> <br /> Universities have been quick to notice this as well. Purdue University, along with Northern Arizona University’s Assistive Technology Center, are launching an indepth study into the ProxTalker, something they only undertake on products that are deemed to be breakthroughs. As communication is especially important, the quality of life for children who are in need of communication devices stands to be truly elevated due to this breakthrough. Allowing a child to communicate is not only one of the greatest benefits imaginable, its benefits also go far beyond just enhancing communicative abilities. Facilitating communication leads to more social interaction, development of social skills, increased positive outlook and less frustration/tantrums.<br /> <br /> Dr. Oliver Wendt, who heads the study at Purdue, along with Miriam Chacon Boesch, M.S., &amp; Anu Subramanian, Ph.D., explained the vast benefit that devices such as the ProxTalker can have upon society as a whole. Titling their study: “Combining Exchange Based Communication Intervention and Speech Output Technology to Enhance Communicative Development in Children with Autism,” they explain:<br /> <br /> “Given that the prevalence of autism continues to increase, families are seeking more support for behavioral interventions such as PECS (the basis of the ProxTalker) approaches from the professional community…. Second, from a perspective of evidence-based practice, there is an urgent need for rigorous treatment efficacy research in this area to establish the effectiveness of this intervention empirically. After the completion of this study, external funding can be sought from several sources including government agencies and nonprofit organizations.”<br /> <br /> It is clear that academics who devote their efforts exclusively to the study of speech development methods see the great value in the ProxTalker. Founder Glen Dobbs, a technology expert who, along with business partner Kevin Miller and their team, invented the device to meet the needs of his son (and named the device after him) has clearly invented a superior product that stands to revolutionize communication among non-communicative children. It is also noteworthy that the Logan ProxTalker is now available with Spanish sound tags as well.<br /> <br /> Whether using English or the Spanish sound tags (both can be used on the same unit for bilingual classrooms), the ProxTalker allows non-communicative children to form full sentences with relative ease. Combine that with the fact that the device is made to be water proof, crash proof and child resistant (as far as unwanted opening of the device is concerned) and the ProxTalker seems to have all needed and hard to find benefits of a communication device. It is not only unique. Its numerous quality attributes make the device uniquely beneficial for children and parents alike. <br /> <br /> To find out more about this revolutionary device please call (877) 776-9177 or visit www.proxtalker.com.2010/10/universities-studying-benefits-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Autism Health and Wellness)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1629285594384559938.post-1481998913276222458Tue, 05 Oct 2010 15:20:00 +00002010-10-05T08:20:06.193-07:00The Vaccine DebateDo vaccines cause autism ?<br /> <br /> By Hope Fine<br /> <br /> According to the Center for Disease control, in 2009, 1 - 1.5 million adults and children in the United States have received the Autism diagnoses. In the Early 90’s the statistics were 1 in 10,000 children exhibited symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorders. Several years ago the CDC reported 1 out of every 150 children born in the U.S. will be diagnosed with Autism. Today that number has been revised to 1 out of every 90 children. The ratio is 4 to 1 times greater in males or 1 in every 58 boys.<br /> <br /> The connection between the cause of Autism and the MMR (measles-mumps-rubella-vaccine) and the mercury additive Thimerosal (used to preserve the vaccine), has been vigorously debated, especially over the past decade.<br /> <br /> In February 2009 the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, attempted to settle the dispute ruling that the Thimerosal additive does not cause Autism Spectrum Disorders.<br /> <br /> How trustworthy can a vaccine study conducted by the U.S. government be? How long did it take for the U.S. Government to acknowledge the connection between cancer and cigarette smoking or more recently the side effects of Gardasil, a so called cervical cancer preventative? The Center for Disease Control issued a report connecting Gardasil to Guilliane-Barre syndrome, lupus, seizures, paralysis, blood clots and brain inflammation. The CDC acknowledged 44 reported deaths.<br /> <br /> Yet the drug is still being advertised on television and physicians are still encouraging patients to get the vaccine.<br /> <br /> IT GETS MORE CONFUSING<br /> <br /> The Department of Health and Human Resources issued a public health statement listing the dangers from exposure to mercury. These warnings include: <br /> <br /> • Mercury released from dental amalgam fillings. <br /> • The amount of fish consumed, especially indigenous fish which contains higher doses of mercury due to concentrated levels of toxins in local waters. <br /> • The use of metallic mercury in a home or an apartment threatens the health of the people who live there that unknowingly, may be exposed. Metallic mercury is used in a variety of household products and industrial items, including thermostats, fluorescent light bulbs, barometers, glass thermometers, and some blood pressure devices. The mercury in these devices is contained in glass or metal, and generally does not pose a risk unless the item is damaged or broken, and mercury vapors are released. Spills of metallic mercury from broken thermometers or damaged electrical switches in the home may result in exposure to mercury vapors in indoor air. <br /> You must be careful when you handle and dispose of all items in the home that contain metallic mercury.<br /> <br /> In the 1990’s the FDA banned over the counter sale and use of Thimerosal based products such as tincture of methiolate, tincture of iodine and tincture of mercurochrome. <br /> Several studies led the Environmental Protection Agency to conclude that up to 630,000.00 newborns in the United States have mercury blood levels at or above the agency's safety limits, almost double the EPA's previous estimate. <br /> <br /> It takes only a teaspoon of mercury to contaminate a 20-acre lake. Infants and children are particularly vulnerable to methyl mercury because their nervous systems are still developing.<br /> <br /> Similarly, toxic runoff into local ocean water produces levels of mercury that contaminate fish.<br /> Methyl mercury is a potent form of the toxin that becomes more concentrated as it moves up the food chain.<br /> <br /> If certain types of fish are a large part of a mother's diet, mercury passed to her baby in the womb can irreversibly damage parts of the brain, according to a study published by the Journal of Pediatrics. High mercury exposures in the womb and in a child's early years also can damage the nervous system's control of the heart, thereby reducing the amount of oxygen provided to the rest of the body. <br /> <br /> Thimerosal is used in vaccines to prevent bacterial or fungal growth in the event that the vaccine is accidentally contaminated, as might occur with repeated punctures of multi-dose vials. Vaccines, both in the United States and throughout other parts of the world, are commonly packaged in multi-dose vials. <br /> <br /> Under pressure from groups opposing the use of Thimerosal, the FDA required manufacturers to reduce the amount of Thimerosal in vaccines. However it has not been completely removed, leaving traces of the preservative in the vaccines. <br /> <br /> Furthermore, most children receive approximately 30 vaccines by the time they reach the age of 5 years old, Some States require newborns to receive a hepatitis vaccine by the second day of birth no matter if the mother has been exposed to or has the hepatitis virus. <br /> Even though some vaccines have trace amounts, considering the amount of vaccinations children receive from birth to 5 years old, those trace amounts can become cumulative in the child’s body.<br /> <br /> Over the years, I have treated thousands of autistic children and one common factor in these children is high levels of heavy metals including mercury.<br /> How can anyone expect an infant’s undeveloped immune system to absorb the onslaught or ambush of so many vaccines? <br /> <br /> THE BIG QUESTION IS:<br /> <br /> When is it appropriate to vaccinate your child? In my opinion, I would suggest parents wait as long as possible, at least until the child is 18 months old. In any event, vaccines should be administered one at a time, not on the same day and be sure to inspect the label on the ampoule making sure it does not contain thimerisol. Considering all the warnings about mercury, how can anyone deny the danger of its harmful effects? I do not think there is any question about the adverse neurological effects of mercury. <br /> <br /> Hope Fine is the Founder and Clinical Director of the South Florida Center for H.O.P.E., Inc., a premier Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Center in Deerfield Beach, Florida. If you have any questions email hbotx@bellsouth.net<br /> www.sfcenterforhope.com<br /> <br /> Autism Health and Wellness encourages submission of all views on this issue for publication.2010/10/vaccine-debate.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Autism Health and Wellness)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1629285594384559938.post-1875108679944057132Tue, 05 Oct 2010 15:17:00 +00002010-10-05T08:17:03.656-07:00Flying Made Safe With a Most Crucial Device<i>Special Report on CARES Safety Device</i><br /> <br /> Autism Health and Wellness prides itself on being able to provide quality information on products that change lives or that are of unique benefit to children. As such, we are pleased to inform you of CARES, a breakthrough travel safety product available at www.KidsFlySafe.com, the only FAA approved device of its kind to ensure child safety in the air.<br /> <br /> Flying with a special needs child is generally challenging. But worrying about their safety is far worse. Reliable safety devices are key to alleviating this most pressing of concerns.<br /> The CARES system was designed for all young children and is extremely beneficial for all. The overwhelming number of purchases are made by families with young children as it is an optimal device for ensuring safety in the air, being light weight, portable and taking less than a minute to install. However, it is most crucial for kids with special needs, as more and more parents are discovering. <br /> <br /> CARES has received rave reviews from experts across the board. The American Academy of Pediatrics has stated that, “Testing has shown that aircraft seat belts alone do not adequately protect children younger than three years. All children should travel properly restrained on aircraft…a child is best protected when properly restrained in a child seat system appropriate for the age, weight and height of the child, and meeting the standards for aircraft, until the child weighs more than 40 lbs.” The National Safe Kids Campaign also states that safety seats are needed for all young children in the air.<br /> <br /> CARES, the Child Aviation Restraint System, is the only harness type child aviation safety restraint ever certified for airplane travel by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). It is an elegantly designed belt and buckle device for kids that is easy to use and creates a safe airplane seat for your child without the hassle of carrying a 20 pound car seat. Special needs children over 44 lbs may apply to the FAA for an exemption to use CARES. This exemption is free, and is good for all time.<br /> <br /> CARES weighs just one pound and fits into a 6" stuff sack. It is simple to install, adjustable to virtually any size airplane seat, and keeps your child as safe as a car seat would. It is made of the same industrial-strength webbing as your own seatbelt. It is engineered and manufactured by AmSafe Aviation, the world's foremost manufacturer of airline seatbelts.<br /> <br /> Kids Fly Safe has also made the process easy. Even if someone has a child with special needs who’s older than most children who need such seats, one still does not need to bother with an individual airline as long as they follow the easy steps to getting an FAA letter notifying the airlines that such seats are needed. More information on this process is available at . <br /> The CARES system has been the recipient of numerous awards, including the Mom’s Choice Awards, iParenting Media, the NAPPA Gold Award and others. The National Parenting Center has given CARES its seal of approval. <br /> <br /> CARES is manufactured exclusively by AmSafe Aviation, the foremost manufacturer of aviation seatbelts and pilot restraints in the world. (Turn over your airplane seat belt buckle. Chances are it says AmSafe.) CARES is made of the same industrial-strength webbing as your own seat belt and is engineered to the highest aviation-safety standards. For more information please visit www.KidsFlySafe.com or call 1-800-299-6249.2010/10/flying-made-safe-with-most-crucial.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Autism Health and Wellness)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1629285594384559938.post-4988362978004845109Tue, 05 Oct 2010 15:15:00 +00002010-10-05T08:15:44.662-07:00Compounding As It Relates To AutismCompounding is one of the fastest growing methods of obtaining treatment as more and more consumers realize the importance of individualized prescription. Amounts of medicine needed differ from patient to patient, as do treatments. A compounding pharmacy gives special attention to each patient and devises a healthy plan that works for the individual.<br /> <br /> This is especially important for families that have kids with autism. It’s well known that many pediatricians have little knowledge of how to treat autism. Parents of children with autism have to search for proven therapies. A compounding pharmacy that specializes in this is often your best resource for sound and proven treatments that defy conventional limitations. <br /> Heavy metal toxicity has been found in many children with autism. Post Haste specializes in unique chelation therapy for autism, a widely used method of metal elimination. This is one of the treatments commonly used in an attempt to get to the source of the issue.<br /> <br /> ALLERGY FREE PRESCRIPTIONS<br /> <br /> Another huge issue for parents of children with autism is the ability to find gluten-free, casein-free and soy-free prescriptions. Compounding pharmacies such as Post Haste carry these alternatives when regular prescriptions are unavailable in these forms.<br /> <br /> Many children with autism thrive on a gluten-free/casein-free diet. Parents plan around them and reorganize their kitchens accordingly. When a child gets sick, certain prescriptions are otherwise unavailable in gluten-free forms or are suggested to be taken with dairy products. <br /> <br /> Even minimal amounts of gluten set some children off and undo months of progress. This is where a specialty pharmacy that monitors each ingredient is especially useful. <br /> Post Haste Pharmacy was founded in 1970 and has developed uniquely effective and safe methods of treating autism. For the general public, it’s revolutionized the way that treatment is offered. <br /> <br /> The pharmacy offers a full diagnostic center and patients receive one on one care and personalized advice. The pharmacy also allows for online purchases and their website offers a variety of expert “health calculators,” such as the “nutritional needs” and “calorie burner” calculators. These handy tools make their site, www.posthastepharmacy.net, a resource that should be visited by the general public. Post Haste Compounding Pharmacy can be reached at (954) 989-6524.2010/10/compounding-as-it-relates-to-autism.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Autism Health and Wellness)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1629285594384559938.post-7427841421756412665Fri, 17 Sep 2010 18:20:00 +00002010-09-17T11:20:45.920-07:00A Proven Protocol for Children and Adults<div style="margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: left;"><i><span style="color: black; font-size: 10.0pt;">By Dr. Annalee Kitay</span></i></div><div style="margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">Children who have learning difficulties or children who are exceptional or neuro-developmentally challenged (or both), in one intellectual form or another, are characterized by the fact that they do not learn in ordinary ways.&nbsp; These children are usually given conventional help and an effort is made to support them in coping with the educational and emotional problems arising from the disabilities. Up until now, there has been no generally accepted means of dealing with the causes of the neurological processing&nbsp;</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">disorder.&nbsp;</span></div><span style="color: black; font-size: 10.0pt;">Neural Organization Technique is a protocol that addresses the neurological processing disorder by correcting structural and physiological faults, allowing the appropriate signals to be sent to the brain, and reorganize the way correct information is then transmitted in the body.&nbsp;&nbsp; Neural Organization Technique is a very powerful tool when used to help children with a wide range of neuro-developmental disorders.</span><br /> <span style="color: black; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br /> In the area of learning disabilities, a pilot study was done examining the application of Neural Organization Technique.&nbsp; The study was done by a Chiropractic physician, a special needs consultant, an educational psychologist, and a research sociologist.&nbsp; The results were so positive that "CONCERN", a national children's journal in <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">England</st1:place></st1:country-region> reported some of the<br /> following excerpts from the study: "Before the Neural Organization Technique, the children were given the Vernon Spelling Test, the Edinburgh Reading Test, and the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISCO Revised Form). After the Neural Organization Technique application, they were retested, using the same procedures. The children all showed significant improvement in Full Scale IQ with significant gains in IQ points.<br /> <br /> Some of the gains made were particularly remarkable. For example, a fifteen-year-old child achieved a ten-month gain in spelling. &nbsp;It is very difficult for older children to achieve a gain, especially to this large degree. There were also substantial gains made in reading skills, ranging from12 months to 49 months.<br /> <br /> On the whole, the results are extremely positive. Some of the most frequently mentioned changes were increase in confidence, being more curious and questioning, more eager to learn and do new things, improved ability to communicate- more talkative, improvements in writing, spelling and reading, improvements with relationships within family and other people and becoming more mature.<br /> <br /> Other changes mentioned include becoming more organized, able to coordinate thinking and actions, finding it easier to remember, more skilled in particular sports, increased physical strength and fitness, better ability to see and focus, and neater presentation of school work.<br /> <br /> All the children in the study made gains to some degree on one or more of the tests. The majority made progress that was assessed as statistically significant in all areas. The children's progress was achieved during a period of only six months. In a short time, it is known that children with these learning disabilities generally show little to no improvement in<br /> intellectual functioning or in spelling and reading skills. These results indicate that Neural Organization Technique was the major factor in enabling these children to make such exceptional gains.<br /> <br /> Learning disabilities&nbsp;as well as other neurological disorders may be the result of improper signaling from the body or from outside sources.&nbsp; This improper signaling causes a break in the normal flow of information to the brain, creating disorganization in the system.&nbsp; The brain may then redirect inappropriate Physiological reactions.&nbsp; The Neural Organization Technique is&nbsp;a noninvasive protocol that has be used with great success that is dependant on the individual and the neurological disorder.</span><br /> <span style="color: black; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br /> </span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="; /></a></div><span style="color: black; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br /> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: &quot;\0027Palatino Linotype\0027&quot;; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br /> </span><i><span style="color: black; font-size: 10.0pt;">Dr. Annalee Kitay is a chiropractic physician who uses Neural Organization Technique, along with nutritional support to aid children and adults with Neuro-developmental Disorders.&nbsp; She sees patients by appointment at Alternatives in Healthcare, <st1:address w:st="on"><st1:street w:st="on">1580 NW Boca Raton Blvd, Suite 4</st1:street>, <st1:city w:st="on">Boca Raton</st1:city>, <st1:state w:st="on">Florida</st1:state></st1:address> and has a satellite office in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Whippany</st1:city>, <st1:state w:st="on">NJ</st1:state></st1:place>.&nbsp; She can be reached at 561-620-6007 or 1-888-456-0065.</span></i>2010/09/proven-protocol-for-children-and-adults.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Autism Health and Wellness)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1629285594384559938.post-2161108193698332126Fri, 17 Sep 2010 16:05:00 +00002010-09-17T09:05:12.901-07:00For Kids With Autism, Certain Toys Teach Life Skills<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">There are toys and then there are toys.&nbsp; Some toys help develop the character of a child and help build needed life skills.&nbsp; For kids with autism, toys can be life changers.</span><br /> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt;">We’ve researched a number of toys that have tangible benefits for special needs children.&nbsp; Some help with motor and sensory issues, others build social interaction.&nbsp; All are more than just toys and each has a unique therapeutic value.</span><br /> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt;"><br /> </span><br /> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt;">The following is a list of the most recommended toys from Playworks, a company that specializes in toys for special needs.&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br /> <b><span style="color: black; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br /> </span></b><br /> <b><span style="color: black; font-size: 10.0pt;">Snap Bags</span></b><br /> <span style="color: black; font-size: 10.0pt;">game-222</span><br /> <span style="color: black; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href=" style="color: black;"> /> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt;">Throwing and catching are made easy with two Snap Bags linked together. Snap Bags create a calming presence when all six are attached and used as a shoulder or lap weight. Snap Bags open an entirely new world of gross-motor, fine-motor and social skill game opportunities. Game booklet included!</span> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="; /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br /> </span></span><br /> <b><span style="color: black; font-size: 10.0pt;">Explorer Ring</span></b><br /> <span style="color: black; font-size: 10.0pt;">tod-149</span><br /> <span style="color: black; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href=" style="color: black;"> /> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt;">Open the doors and make the beads-go-round! Learn fine motor skills with the motivation of flowing beads. The Explorer Ring works on a range of skills while encouraging tactile, auditory and visual exploration. You can Squeeze the buttons, Pull the knob, Rotate the cuff, Turn the key and Spin the handle to make the beads flow. Game booklet included with play options for all levels.</span> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="; /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br /> </span></span><br /> <div style="margin-bottom: 12.0pt;"><br /> </div><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 10.0pt;">Bumpity Blocks</span> </b><br /> <span style="color: black; font-size: 10.0pt;">man-408</span> <br /> <span style="color: black; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href=" style="color: black;">; <br /> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt;">Bumpity Blocks are a weighted foam alternative to classic blocks. The extra weight and unique texture provide increased motor control. The non-standard shapes encourage creativity in building. 8 blocks in 4 distinct shapes and 4 bright colors. Game booklet included!</span> <br /> <div style="margin-bottom: 12.0pt;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="; /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br /> </span></span><br /> <div style="margin-bottom: 12.0pt;"><br /> </div><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 10.0pt;">Play Packs</span> </b><br /> <span style="color: black; font-size: 10.0pt;">game-501 - 506</span> <br /> <span style="color: black; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href=" style="color: black;">; <br /> <div class="proddescription" style="line-height: 18.0pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt;">Development by Design, the creator of Play Packs aims to give&nbsp;all children of all abilities access to play. Designed with a licensed occupational therapist, DbD products encourage exploration and skill development. Versatile designs, multi-level game cards and a unique icon system allow parents and professionals to tailor games to any child.</span></div><div class="proddescription" style="line-height: 18.0pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 2.25pt;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt;">Each Play Pack includes 15 skill-based game cards and six information cards printed on thick coated card stock. All games use readily available supplies. Designed for developmental ages 3-12+, each game card features an illustration to entice child's participation, easy to follow directions, and reference icons showing specific skills involved: gross motor, fine motor, bilateral coordination, motor planning, visual perception, eye-hand coordination, oral motor, social, sensory processing, and pre-academic.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="; /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br /> </span></span><br /> <br /> <b><span style="color: black; font-size: 10.0pt;">Textured Pop Beads</span></b><br /> <span style="color: black; font-size: 10.0pt;">pre-136</span><br /> <span style="color: black; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href=" style="color: black;"> /> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt;">Remember the fifties and the pop bead fad?&nbsp; Enhanced with texture, what's old is new again.&nbsp; Sized for easy gripping,&nbsp;Textured Pop Beads offer a fun way to increase tactile awareness and develop fine motor skills.&nbsp; </span><br /> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt;">Differences in color and texture invite sorting and counting and enhance&nbsp;language development as adult and child use words to describe how the beads are alike and different.&nbsp; Math comes into play as the child creates chains and rings of different lengths and diameters, then measures, and compares.&nbsp; An ideal fidget toy, Textured Pop Beads come 100 in a reusable plastic tube.</span><br /> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt;"><br /> </span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="; /></a></div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><br /> </span></span></div><i><span style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt;">Autism Health and Wellness has arranged a special discount with Playworks for readers.&nbsp; Simply log on to <a href=" style="color: black;">www.Playworks.net</span></a> and enter code AHW for special discounts.&nbsp; Or call (877) 579-9300 and use code AHW for the same savings.</span></i>2010/09/for-kids-with-autism-certain-toys-teach.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Autism Health and Wellness)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1629285594384559938.post-8694643245945562645Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:58:00 +00002010-09-17T09:06:10.606-07:00The Little Gluten-free Bakery from Quebec That's Won Accolades Across North America<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">What would you do if you could no longer eat bread, bagels, cookies or any of the other wheat-based foods you take for granted? This was the challenge faced by Pat Libling when she was diagnosed with celiac disease (gluten-intolerance) in 1987. "My first reaction," Pat says, "was there's nothing to eat — especially after trying many of the gluten-free products available." When two of her daughters were also diagnosed with the condition, the former school teacher decided it was time to take matters into her own hands.</span><br /> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt;"><br /> </span></b></div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt;">From home-based business to full-scale artisan bakery</span></b></div><span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt;"><br /> </span><br /> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt;">Begun as a home-based business in 2001, the PatsyPie bakery has long since moved into a larger, dedicated gluten-free facility, occupying 3,000 square feet in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Montreal</st1:city>, <st1:state w:st="on">Quebec</st1:state></st1:place>. Current offerings include cookies, biscotti, mini brownies, and mini muffins.</span><br /> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt;"><br /> </span><br /> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt;">Not only has PatsyPie become one of the fastest growing gluten-free brands in Canada, available in both major supermarket chains and independent stores, this innovative line is now sold across the United States, as well—in both stores and via the Internet (www.patsypie.com). </span><br /> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt;"><br /> </span></b></div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt;">Even the employees' lunches are gluten-free</span></b></div><span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt;"><br /> </span><br /> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt;">"Often, over the years," Pat says, "I'd hear about a gluten-free bakery in one place or another. <st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">New York</st1:place></st1:state>. <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Boston</st1:place></st1:city>. <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Ottawa</st1:place></st1:city>. <st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Maine</st1:place></st1:state>. <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Vancouver</st1:place></st1:city>. <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Toronto</st1:place></st1:city>. And I'd drag my husband and daughters along to find these wonderful goodies. But I can't recall a single time I wasn't disappointed.</span><br /> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt;"><br /> </span><br /> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt;">"Yes, the baked goods were gluten-free. But they were also excessively sweet or pasty or dry. When I started PatsyPie, I vowed I would never be that sort of bakery. I will not disappoint people the same way those bakeries disappointed me."</span><br /> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt;"><br /> </span><br /> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt;">Pat was also disturbed by the fact that many of these bakeries were not 100% gluten-free. "PatsyPie is strictly gluten-free—right down to the lunches our employees bring to work. In fact, no wheat is permitted on the bakery's premises. If someone wants to bring a sandwich," Pat explains, "we supply the gluten-free bread!"</span><br /> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt;"><br /> </span></b></div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt;">Taste-tested on people who don't need to eat gluten-free</span></b></div><span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt;"><br /> </span><br /> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt;">According to Pat, the downfall of many gluten-free baked goods is obvious—the taste and texture. "My goal was to create baked treats that were every bit as good or better than regular bakery items—snacks the whole family could enjoy. It's why we taste-test our products on all sorts of people—not just those restricted to gluten-free diets. After all, if they can't tell the gluten is missing, we know we've done it right." </span><br /> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt;"><br /> </span><br /> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt;">Often adapted from favorite family recipes, PatsyPie cookies, biscotti, brownies and muffins are considered as close to homemade as store-bought can be. All items are made by hand in small batches, using only wholesome, natural ingredients, with no trans fats, preservatives or "icky aftertaste". "Even the fork marks on our peanut butter cookies are real," Pat states with pride. "My baking sells itself."</span><br /> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt;"><br /> </span><br /> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt;">Pat attributes a large part of her success to a simple philosophy. "I don't believe it's enough to be just a gluten-free bakery. My goal from the start was to build a really good bakery that just happens to make only gluten-free products. I think that's the big difference between us and others. The way I see it, there's no reason why any gluten-free product shouldn't taste as good as or better than regular baked treats."</span><br /> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt;"><br /> </span></b></div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt;">Taking the time to get every recipe right</span></b></div><span style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /> </span><br /> <span style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt;">It takes an average of two years of development and testing before a PatsyPie product is deemed ready for market. "We don't rush anything just for the sake of getting it out there." The new Lemon Shortbread cookies, for instance, took two years before Pat felt they were ready to go. </span><br /> <span style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /> </span><br /> <span style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt;">"In gluten-free baking, it's not just a matter of throwing ingredients together. It's about trial and error and finding the perfect balance.<b> </b>It's why we're always tweaking. Recently, we added a simple step to the baking of our Raisin Cookies. The ingredients are the same, but the finished cookie is even better. And the Raisin was already very popular."</span><br /> <span style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /> </span><br /> <span style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt;">In addition to Lemon Shortbread and Raisin, PatsyPie offers Chocolate Chip, Snappy Ginger and Peanut Butter cookies. Biscotti flavors include Almond, Almond &amp; Raisin, Chocolate Chip, Pecan and the highly popular Cranberry Orange. Two frozen products are also offered: Double Chocolate Mini Brownies and Morning Glory with Flax Mini Muffins.</span><br /> <span style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /> </span><br /> <span style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt;">Widely available in <st1:country-region w:st="on">Canada</st1:country-region>, PatsyPie artisan-baked treats are now found in a growing number of health food and grocery stores across the <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">United States</st1:place></st1:country-region> too—a not unimpressive feat for a company that began as a home-based, one-woman operation just over eight years ago. </span><br /> <span style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /> </span><br /> <span style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /> </span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="; /></a></div><span style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /> </span><br /> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><span style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt;">To learn more about this innovative, strictly gluten-free specialist, visit www.patsypie.com or call toll-free 1-87-PATSY-PIE (1-877-287-9743). Chances are that Pat will be the person who picks up the phone!</span><br /> <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt;"></span>2010/09/little-gluten-free-bakery-from-quebec.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Autism Health and Wellness)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1629285594384559938.post-3416650792674404961Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:06:00 +00002010-09-17T08:06:09.082-07:00The Road to Successful Outcomes<i>By Colleen Whitman, With Danny Boy Whitman<br /> </i><br /> I Have a Dream<br /> <br /> My name is Colleen and I’m here to tell you there is HOPE.<br /> <br /> My youngest son, Danny Boy, was diagnosed with Autism at 2 ½ years old. He is now 18 and attending College, working toward his degree in Computer Animation.<br /> <br /> When I asked Danny what advice he had for Parents of Children with Autism to help them to be as successful as he is he said, “Tell them to be loving and passionate!”<br /> <br /> I certainly can’t top that. The best advice I got before asking Danny for his was, “Your instincts are there for a reason. You need to listen to them. Nobody knows your child better than you.” Great advice, truer words were never spoken.<br /> <br /> So how did we come this far? First, we had to decide what we wanted for Danny. We wanted him to be a happy, healthy, productive, independent, responsible, thoughtful, safety conscious, law abiding, civic minded, tax paying, home owning, contributing member of society who is not sitting on my couch playing video games at 30.<br /> Whew! No pressure…<br /> <br /> <b>We needed a plan</b><br /> <br /> The IEP (Individual Education Plan/Program) offered by his school was a good start but we needed much more. ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) was highly regarded but expensive. Our state lags far behind most others for funding and services. Danny is STILL on the waiting list to receive services. I had to learn to do ABA myself and did it constantly along with Speech, Occupational & Physical Therapies. <br /> <br /> Anything I thought might help that wasn’t invasive or dangerous. Diet, Nutritional Supplements, Hyperbaric Oxygen, Sound waves… A word on Programs and Therapies – Again, your instincts are very important here, I was immediately concerned about the way that PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) was being implemented at Danny’s School. I do believe that these kinds of systems can be useful when used correctly. GREAT care must be taken to ensure that the child doesn’t become dependent on them. They should be used as tools and reinforcement, not as a substitute for instruction in Speech and Language. <br /> <br /> Why would a child ever bother to learn Speech when they can simply hand you a card or push a button? Break down the word but insist that they TRY to speak. You want a drink? Say “D” once that’s mastered, they need to say “DR” then “DRI” until they are saying DRINK. It’s not easy but today Danny has beautiful Speech and Language.<br /> <br /> Some kids may never be verbal but don’t give up. I’ve heard of many people on the Spectrum who didn’t become verbal until Adulthood. Always have hope. Here’s a tip to encourage reciprocal language, get them a cell phone and computer. Start with texts and IM’s and work up to speaking on the phone, natural reciprocal conversation. Try it.<br /> <br /> Think outside the box or inside as the case may be<br /> Here’s another tip: Turn on the closed captioning on your TV. Danny taught himself to read this way. He could read anything by age 3. Comprehension would come MUCH later but did come. Seeing the words they’re hearing really helps kids learn to read. Since he was not yet verbal, nobody believed me when I told them Danny could read.<br /> <br /> I proved it by writing dozens of words on Post it notes, sticking them all over the Dining Room table and having him hand them to me as I said the word. Use what works! Give kids the tools they need to be successful. Give choices and include them in decisions whenever possible. I also used Natural Consequence, “You’ll need to hurry so we’ll have enough time to get French fries.” If he didn’t hurry, he didn’t get fries. Of course there was a tantrum but the next time he was ready and waiting for us.<br /> <br /> Foster independence any way you can think of. After basic skills like Hygiene, teach them to order at restaurants, cut their own food, fill out their own medical forms. <br /> I know some may be laughing now, thinking, “My child will never do that!” Don’t give up. It’s a process. You may be surprised by what your child can do. I know I was, many times.<br /> <br /> <b>Keep them actively engaged but keep an eye out for over stimulation</b><br /> <br /> My job is to educate Parents of Children with Disabilities on their rights and responsibilities under the IDEIA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act). I teach everything from Evaluation and the IEP process through Transition into Adulthood. At one of my conferences, we had a little girl who was attending our Fun Camp Program with her Neuro Typical Brother. Her parents told me that her school reported she was “Uneducable”. Among other issues, she was a runner and wouldn’t keep her shoes on. At the end of the day, her Brother told me that she never ran or took her shoes off all day. Why? She was actively engaged.<br /> <br /> If something isn’t working, try something else. We’re currently doing a program called RDI (Relationship Development Intervention) with Danny to improve Social Skills.<br /> He’s doing great with it. I wish I’d known about it earlier. Live and learn.<br /> <br /> <b>Be firm but fair but also flexible</b><br /> <br /> Recently, after an agency had spent 5 hours testing Danny for evaluation purposes, he was FRIED. When we went across the street for groceries, he had a MAJOR MELTDOWN right there in the grocery store. People were literally pulling out their cell phones. <br /> <br /> Under different circumstances, I might have admonished him for inappropriate behavior. But after 5 HOURS of testing, I would have been frustrated too. All I could do was give him a big hug and tell him everything would be ok. I just held him until he calmed down, eliciting the stares of onlookers, then we got out of there before the authorities showed up! For the record, they told me the Evaluation would take an hour and was necessary to determine eligibility for College Funding. I always had to push hard to get Danny what he needed. It does get easier. Now it’s like breathing for me.<br /> <br /> <b>Encourage their gifts </b> <br /> <br /> We determined that Danny had aptitude and interest in Art and Computers. We made sure to get him whatever instruction we could and include this info on his Transition IEP and Post School Outcome Statement. We brought in Agencies who could help such as DVR (Division of Vocational Rehabilitation) and never took no for an answer. We took every opportunity to educate others when needed and always tried to be collaborative and proactive rather than adversarial and reactive. Not always successfully, but we tried. <br /> <br /> <b>It’s all worth it in the end</b><br /> <br /> There were times that were harder than I could have ever imagined but in the end I feel rewarded and blessed. I know I’ve had a richer more fulfilling parenting experience than many parents who only get to raise Neuro Typical children. <br /> <br /> Danny has a brother and sister and when they walked and talked and rode a bike, it was great but when Danny, my son I was told would NEVER do those things did them, the Earth moved. I wept tears of joy. It’s a Religious experience that other parents just don’t get. Sometimes I actually feel sorry for them. We never gave up and it’s paid off big! VIVA HOLLAND!<br /> <br /> My name is Colleen and I’m here to tell you there is hope.2010/09/road-to-successful-outcomes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Autism Health and Wellness)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1629285594384559938.post-5070265491380077318Tue, 31 Aug 2010 01:05:00 +00002010-08-30T18:05:10.075-07:00Solving Sensory Deficits<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold;"><br /> </span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">Movement disorders, suit therapy and intensive integrated programs</span></span><br /> <br /> <div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br /> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 10.0pt;">By Therapies 4 Kids</span></div><h2><span style="color: black; font-size: 10.0pt; font-weight: normal;">Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often have significant problems related to sensory processing and sensori-motor deficits, even when their primary diagnosis is not sensory integration dysfunction (SID). Children with SID have difficulty registering or organizing and using the sensory information from their body and from the environment. When this process is disordered, problems in learning, development or behavior may become evident. Frequently, they show motor impairments, including poor muscle contraction around joints, low muscle tone, and decreased balance and equilibrium skills. Children with sensori-motor dysfunction typically have problems in accurately producing a movement or controlling the execution of a movement. 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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1297336750911546801Sat, 05 Oct 2024 02:06:45 +0000avpublicidadenoreply@blogger.com (AV)Blogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1297336750911546801.post-6786025061526776707Sat, 08 May 2010 03:03:00 +00002010-05-08T00:03:21.361-03:00PROMOÇÃO SHOW PREMIADO<span style="font-size: small;"><b>COMO PARTICIPAR</b></span><br /> Esta é uma promoção de caráter exclusivamente cultural, sem qualquer, modalidade de sorteio.<br /> <br /> A partir de <b>20 de ABRIL DE 2010</b>, qualquer pessoa física ou jurídica residente e domiciliada no Brasil, poderá participar da promoção <b>SHOW PREMIADO</b>.<br /> <br /> Na compra de qualquer show dos artistas <b><span style="color: purple;">AVPUBLICIDADE</span></b> (compra exclusiva na produtora).<br /> <ul><li><b>Autoramas;</b></li> <li><b>Ivo Pessoa;</b></li> <li><b>José Augusto;</b></li> <li><b>Liah;</b></li> <li><b>Luka;</b></li> <li><b>Mafalda Minnozzi;</b></li> <li><b>Rodrigo Santos;</b></li> <li><b>Ruanitas;</b></li> <li><b>Vinny.</b></li> </ul>O Participante que adquirir <b>20</b> shows de qualquer dos artistas da <b><span style="color: purple;">AVPUBLICIDADE</span></b> citados acima no período de 18 meses ganhará um <b style="color: purple;"><span style="color: black;">N</span></b><b>OTEBOOK.</b><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="; width="200" /></a></div><br /> 1 - A Promoção pessoal e intransferível é proibido acumular shows vendidos por terceiros.<br /> 2 - Caso um participante seja intermediário e queira computar os shows para ele o mesmo, entrará em contato com a<span style="background-color: white;"> </span><b><span style="background-color: white; color: purple;">AVPUBLICIDADE</span></b><span style="background-color: white;">,</span> para que possa ser feito seu cadastro.<br /> 3 - Qualquer interessado em participar deverá fazer sua inscrição aqui no site <a href=" /> 4 - Qualquer dos participantes que não honrar com qualquer dos seus compromissos financeiros referentes a shows adquiridos, perdem automaticamente seu direito de participar da promoção.<br /> 5 - Os vencedores ao adquirir as quantidades de shows previstas no presente regulamento suficientes para ganhar o prêmio mencionado, deverá entrar em contato com a <b style="color: purple;">AVPUBLICIDADE</b>. <br /> 6 - A presente promoção terá o prazo irrevogável de <i><b>18 meses</b></i> contados do dia<b><i> 20 de Abril de 2010</i></b>.<br /> 7 - O participante ao se inscrever, ratifica de forma irrevogável todos os termos do presente regulamento.<br /> 8 - No ato do recebimento do prêmio, o contemplado deverá assinar recibo.<br /> 9 - O prêmio será entregue na residência do vencedor ou em local expressamente indicado por ele, no prazo máximo de 30 dias, a contar da apuração do resultado da promoção. <br /> 10 - Na hipótese do vencedor não ser encontrado, ou não ser possível à entrega do prêmio por três vezes consecutivas, o prêmio ficará à disposição do vencedor pelo prazo de 90 (noventa dias) a serem contados a partir da notificação feita formalmente pela <b style="color: purple;">AVPUBLICIDADE</b>.<br /> <br /> <b>BOA SORTE!!! </b>2010/05/promocao-show-premiado.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (AV)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1297336750911546801.post-5630961757741872115Thu, 22 Apr 2010 18:10:00 +00002010-04-22T15:10:09.099-03:00Vinny Multishow (um show de versatilidade)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="; width="317" /></a></div><br /> <span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;"></span><br /> <span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">Esse é&nbsp;o primeiro lançamento do selo <i>Vinny Planet </i> em parceria com a gravadora <i>CD Promo. </i> O cantor, DJ, compositor e produtor Vinny, volta ao mercado musical com o CD <b>“Clássicos na Pista”</b>. Trata-se do décimo terceiro disco do Vinny. E dessa vez, uma incursão pela experiência eletrônica, tendo como repertório, grandes clássicos do rock nacional executados de uma maneira original e inusitada. Traz ainda 3 músicas inéditas do Vinny: “Até Aqui”, “Você Já Sabe” e “Jamaica Groove”, com uma referência clara de bandas contemporâneas como Snow Patrol, Daft Punk.</span> <span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">Essas também são as influências quando o Vinny vai para as pistas como DJ, seus estilos são o House e o Eletrohouse, traz versões inéditas de músicas como “Rock me baby” e “Groove is in the heart” e “Bad romance”. Sua performance ainda traz o Live PA, tocando baixo, guitarra e cantando em algumas músicas do seu setlist.&nbsp; </span>2010/04/vinny-multishow-um-show-de.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (AV)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1297336750911546801.post-9035968988596681576Sat, 10 Apr 2010 17:16:00 +00002010-05-08T13:25:03.875-03:00O Site - Você é fruto de suas escolhasA minha fé na necessidade de um atendimento que esteja presente no mundo inteiro e 24Horas no ar, me levou a criar um <b><i>site corporativo</i></b> para a Produtora <b style="color: #a64d79;"><span style="color: purple;">AVPUBLICIDADE</span> </b>(Central de Shows), para que a empresa leve todas as informações a seus clientes e principalmente, realize um atendimento rápido e eficaz.<br /> <br /> <i><b>O site</b></i> começou a ser construido no dia 20/02, portanto, estamos aguardando com ansiedade o seu término, para melhor atender nossos clientes e amigos.<br /> <br /> Nossa meta é atender bem, para atender sempre! Visite o nosso escritório e contrate o seu artista favorito e o serviço que melhor atenda a sua empresa.<br /> <br /> <b>Equipe que veste a camisa <span style="color: purple;">AVPUBLICIDADE</span></b><br /> <br /> <b>Venda de Shows e Produção:</b><br /> Andréa Vargas (22) 9937-7273<br /> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (21) 8101-1323<br /> <br /> <b>Marketing, Publicidade e Divulgação:</b><br /> Monique Martins <br /> <br /> <b>Webdesigner e Criativo:</b><br /> Félix Júnior <br /> <br /> <b>Assessoria de Imprensa:</b><br /> Lívia Dutra <br /> <br /> Você é fruto de suas escolhas! Esperamos atender você!<br /> <br /> &nbsp;<object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value=" name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="; type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>2010/04/o-site.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (AV)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1297336750911546801.post-956232027662725768Mon, 05 Apr 2010 18:17:00 +00002010-05-13T17:00:44.638-03:00CD IVO PESSOA – OLHA DENTRO DOS MEUS OLHOS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="; width="267" /></a></div><br /> Antes de 2004<br /> • Cantor e compositor com mais de 20 anos de estrada, Ivo Pessoa começou sua carreira cantando em Londrina – PR, em bandas adolescentes e, mais tarde, em bares e restaurantes.<br /> <br /> 2004<br /> • Participou do programa Fama. Esteve na casa por 08 semanas.<br /> <br /> 2005<br /> • Foi contratado para gravar um álbum pela gravadora Som Livre.<br /> • Sua primeira grande chance profissional, porém, surgiu com o convite da direção musical da Rede Globo, para gravar a música “Uma Vez Mais” (Blanch e Felipe Loefller), tema dos personagens Rafael e Serena (Eduardo Moscóvis e Priscila Fantin) na novela “Alma Gêmea”.<br /> • A música ficou várias semanas entre as mais tocadas nas rádios do Brasil. Fez tanto sucesso que logo depois da estréia da novela, em julho, Ivo foi convidado diretamente pela produção do programa Domingão do Faustão para apresentar a música junto com o elenco na Pizzaria do Faustão.<br /> • Depois, em dezembro, Ivo voltou ao Domingão do Faustão para receber o prêmio de Melhor Música de Novela de 2005, indicada pelos funcionários da TV Globo e eleita pelo público.<br /> • A direção da Som Livre declarou que a trilha sonora de Alma Gêmea foi a mais vendida desde os últimos 10 anos, chegando a 220 mil cópias. O diretor artístico da gravadora, na época, apontou como uma das causas do sucesso de vendas a música “Uma Vez Mais”, interpretada por Ivo.<br /> • Ivo foi o primeiro cantor brasileiro a colocar músicas nas duas trilhas, nacional e internacional, de uma mesma novela. Além de “Uma Vez Mais” na trilha nacional, Ivo também está na trilha internacional de “Alma Gêmea” com a faixa “Misty”.<br /> • Ivo lança o álbum IVO PESSOA pela gravadora Som Livre, com 12 faixas, algumas inéditas.<br /> <br /> 2006<br /> • Na novela Cobras &amp; Lagartos, a gravação de Ivo para a música “Outra Vez” (Isolda), entre outras já existentes à época da novela, foi escolhida pela direção geral para integrar a trilha.<br /> • Com a novela “Alma Gêmea” sendo exibida pela Globo Internacional, Ivo faz show em Framingham e Boston (EUA).<br /> • Ivo foi convidado, pelo produtor musical Luiz Pereira, a participar do projeto de homenagem a Nelson Gonçalves, gravando um dueto póstumo na faixa “Nunca” (Lupicínio Rodrigues) do CD “Duetos – Nelson Gonçalves”.<br /> • A convite do maestro e arranjador Luiz Schiavon, Ivo gravou a faixa “Encontrar Alguém” (Jota Quest) para o CD “As Românticas do Domingão”.<br /> • Com a música “Além do Olhar” (PH Castanheira / Paulo Soledade) Ivo esteve presente na abertura da novela “O Profeta”.<br /> <br /> 2007<br /> • Ivo grava o projeto “História das Novelas”, em CD e DVD ao vivo, contando e cantando as músicas que marcaram a trajetória dos folhetins desde a década de 70, lançado pela Som Livre.<br /> • Com a música Teletema (uma das faixas do projeto) entra na trilha da novela “Sete Pecados”.<br /> • Entre outros artistas, Ivo é escolhido pela direção geral da novela “Desejo Proibido”, para entrar na trilha com a música “A Deusa da Minha Rua”.<br /> • Também a convite da direção geral da novela “Duas Caras”, Ivo grava uma versão da música “You Are So Beautiful”, especialmente para a trama.<br /> • Com essas três faixas, Ivo permanece por 04 semanas com músicas nas 03 novelas globais que estavam no ar, simultaneamente.<br /> • O DVD “História das Novelas” foi exibido pela Globo Internacional na íntegra.<br /> • Ivo grava participação no primeiro DVD da carreira de Jerry Adriani, com a faixa “Tudo Me Lembra Você”, gravado ao vivo no Canecão.<br /> <br /> 2008<br /> • Ivo começa a desenvolver a idéia do CD “Olha Dentro dos Meus Olhos”, com músicas inéditas e, em grande parte, de sua autoria.<br /> • Antes do final das gravações, a música “O Que Ela Quiser” (Ivo Pessoa) é escolhida para a abertura do curta metragem “CD Player – Máskaras” de João Júnior e Marcos Pasquim.<br /> <br /> 2009<br /> • Ivo lança o CD “Olha Dentro dos Meus Olhos” pela gravadora Som Livre.<br /> • Participa de vários programas de TV para o lançamento deste trabalho.<br /> <br /> 2010<br /> • Ivo desenvolve vários projetos paralelos, entre eles o EVERYBARES e o In Concert, para aproximar ainda mais a sua música do público cativo que vem formando ao longo de sua carreira.<br /> Aguardem mais novidades!2010/04/cd-ivo-pessoa-olha-dentro-dos-meus.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (AV)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1297336750911546801.post-2493766992603663759Sat, 03 Apr 2010 20:51:00 +00002010-04-05T16:05:14.702-03:00Ruanitas “Fui Eu” na Malhação<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" nt="true" src="; width="267" /></a></div><br /> O Power trio se juntou em 98, de lá pra cá passaram por várias fases com o “Pancake”e posteriormente “Acustika”, quando incendiaram Liverpool, em 2004, sendo a primeira banda feminina a participar do festival dedicado às músicas dos Beatles, realizado no Cavern Club. O que rendeu o convite para a edição latina do festival, e elas ganharam o prêmio de melhor banda estrangeira, sendo elogiadas por Julia Baird (irmã de John Lennon).<br /> <br /> O som do grupo cresceu e as meninas decidiram mudar para “Ruanitas”, assim não se limitam a nenhuma imposição sonora. Um rock feito sem muitas distorções, melódico, mas com letras mais agudas, sempre com uma assinatura original e repleta de atitude.<br /> <br /> No final de 2009 lançaram o CD homônimo, no Canecão/RJ, e participaram do Programa do Jô e Chat do Video Show. Além disso contam com duas músicas na trilha da novela Malhação “Vaza”e “Fui Eu”.<br /> <br /> "Só escuto música instrumental, mas adoro um grupo carioca, Ruanitas" - Rita Lee<br /> <br /> <object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value=" name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="; type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>2010/04/ruanitas-fui-eu-na-malhacao.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (AV)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1297336750911546801.post-1939650905882027408Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:48:00 +00002010-04-10T17:01:40.771-03:00Apresentação de Produtos e Prestação de Serviços!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="153" src="; width="400" /></a></div><br /> <b style="color: #741b47;">&nbsp; AVPUBLICIDADE</b> - Produções Artísticas, Marketing e Publicidade, chega ao mercado com serviços de alta qualidade e confiabilidade, com uma equipe de vendedores altamente capacitada para atender a demanda da Região Norte/Noroeste Fluminense e Zona da Mata Mineira. Confira nossos serviços:<br /> <br /> * Shows e Eventos Culturais, Esportivos e Sociais em Áreas Públicas: Praias, Praças, Ruas, Avenidas, Casas de Espetáculos, Estádios, Arenas, Centros de Convenções, Teatros, Feiras e Exposições, Espaços Alternativos, Corporativos para Endomarketing.<br /> <br /> * Produção Audiovisual e Fonográfica DVDs, CDs, Documentários, Programas para TV, Filmes Publicitários, Vinhetas, Vídeos Institucionais, Cinema, Videoclipes, entre outros.<br /> <br /> * Publicidade, palestras e treinamento empresarial;<br /> <br /> * Marketing e Assessoria de Imprensa;<br /> <br /> * Elaboração de Projetos Culturais, Esportivos e Turísticos (Incentivo Fiscal Lei Rouanet, Ancine, Esporte, ICMS e ISS).<br /> <br /> * Agenciamento e venda de shows: <br /> <br /> <ul><li><b>Autoramas;</b></li> <li><b>Ivo Pessoa;</b></li> <li><b>J</b><b>osé Augusto;</b></li> <li><b>Liah;</b></li> <li><b>Luka;</b></li> <li><b>Mafalda Minnozzi;</b></li> <li><b>Rodrigo Santos;</b></li> <li><b>Ruanitas;</b></li> <li><b>Vinny.</b></li> </ul><br /> * Venda de Impressoras, Catracas, Máquinas de Cartão Ponto, Cartões de PVC e Magnéticos e os mais diversos brindes para Empresas e Órgãos Públicos.<br /> <br /> <br /> Abraços, paz e saúde a todos!<br /> <br /> Andréa Vargas<br /> <br /> <b>TRABALHE CONOSCO:</b> Envie seu CV para andreavargas01@gmail.com2010/03/apresentacao-dos-servicos.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (AV)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1297336750911546801.post-2230708166888379434Wed, 10 Feb 2010 21:28:00 +00002010-02-10T19:28:58.290-02:00Vida Artística de Mafalda Minnozzi<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" kt="true" src="; width="267" /></a></div><br /> Sob o signo de virgem em 21 de setembro, outono em Pávia (norte da Itália) nasce à inquieta cantora e compositora Mafalda Minnozzi.<br /> <br /> Revela seu talento, sua afinação natural, sua capacidade interpretativa já nas aulas de música que freqüentava na escola e nos primeiros concursos de calouros que participou ainda adolescênte.<br /> <br /> Cresce ouvindo atentamente várias expressões vocais e interpretações do Jazz Americano dos anos 30 e 40 como Duke Ellington, Cole Porter, Billie Holiday, mais tarde Sarah Vaughan, Frank Sinatra, Edith Piaf, Sade, Annie Lennox, Elis Regina, Ornella Vanoni, Nat King Cole, Joe Cocker e Lucio Dalla. <br /> Ennio Morricone representa suas mais fortes emoções!<br /> <br /> Todo esse universo de artistas admirados por Mafalda, aliado a seu grande desejo de cantar e seu talento, a impulsiona a participar em varios festivais, e a montar sua própria banda desde muito jovem, para apresentar-se profissionalmente por toda Itália. Em princípio abrindo show de outros artistas e entre 1987 a 1995 para suas próprias platéias, cada vez maiores. Período também em que ela se apresenta em casas de espetáculos, bares, clubes e festas fechadas, ambientes elegantes que reúnem muitos escritores, jornalistas, poetas, intelectuais, que a consideram “Cult”.<br /> <br /> Concursos e festivais contribuem para criar comentários, cada vez maiores, sobre o talento e a interpretação marcante de Mafalda Minnozzi. Entre eles à conquista do terceiro lugar no “Festival de Castrocaro Terme” (1993), de onde surgiram consagrados nomes como Eros Ramazzotti, Zucchero, Michele Zarrilo e a gravação de seu primeiro CD com a participação dos nove finalistas.<br /> Neste ano ainda inicia uma importante colaboração artística com o cantor Scialpi que durou até 1995; durante esse período se apresenta com enorme sucesso pelas principais cidades do norte da Itália, com shows superproduzidos que resultaram na gravação, juntos, para uma nova versão de seu maior sucesso “Pregherei”.<br /> <br /> Sempre com vontade de aprender mais e mais, muda para Roma para estudar canto e música napolitana com o maestro Gustavo Palumbo, e recitação e teatro com Roberto Marafante da Compagnia Della Rancia.<br /> Desta experiência Mafalda conhece Saverio Marconi, reconhecido diretor e produtor teatral da atualidade (que deu alma a Pinocchio em recente montagem do musical na Itália, além de participar do longa “Pai Patrão” entre outros trabalhos) e fica com desejo de fazer outros trabalhos em teatro no futuro.<br /> <br /> Ano seguinte a RAI (Rádio Televisione Italiana) contrata a artista para participar de um programa diário na TV, desempenhando os papeis de cantora e apresentadora de atrações musicais e culturais durante dois anos.<br /> <br /> No teatro ela faz importantes participações, protagonizando dois musicais em papeis criados especialmente para sua voz e interpretação.<br /> <br /> A convite, em 1996, Mafalda vem pela primeira vez ao Brasil fazer uma temporada de shows na casa Paradiso, no Rio de Janeiro: começa assim seu namoro com o Brasil. <br /> A temporada é um grande sucesso, e a coloca sob os olhares dos empresários artísticos e da mídia! <br /> <br /> No final do mesmo ano (1996) lança, pela Som Livre o Cd ao vivo “Uma noite no Paradiso” com a faixa “Sei Tu” incluída na trilha sonora internacional da novela “Anjo de Mim” (Rede Globo). O Brasil descobre o talento da cantora italiana. Tanto sucesso leva Mafalda a gravar seu segundo CD, também pela Som Livre, “Effetto Azzurro” e uma das canções, “Con Te Partiró”, novamente é incluída na trilha sonora internacional da novela “Zazá” (Rede Globo).<br /> <br /> “Angelo Blu” chega em 1999, pela Som Livre. Mais uma vez uma das faixas, a música “Ci Saró”, é incluída na trilha sonora internacional de uma novela: “Andando nas Nuvens” (Rede Globo); contemporaneamente outras faixas passam a fazer parte de coletâneas publicadas pela gravadora no Brasil e em Portugal.<br /> <br /> No mesmo ano, é convidada por Marcelo Barbosa (filho de Benedito Ruy Barbosa) produtor musical da novela a participar na seleção das músicas que iriam compor toda trilha sonora de “Terra Nostra”.<br /> Foram dias e dias de estudos sobre o enredo e a história das músicas a serem sugeridas. Canções que ilustrassem a retratação de uma época e de situações, como as que os imigrantes cantavam nos navios.<br /> A opção final da emissora foi por colocar músicas mais conhecidas e com artistas brasileiros cantando em Italiano: mais uma vez Mafalda é chamada para colaborar as gravações.<br /> O Cd vendeu mais de um milhão de cópias e reafirmou a popularidade de Mafalda Minnozzi no Brasil, resultando na única artista estrangeira a participar da trilha com a música “Come Le Rose”.<br /> <br /> No mesmo ano a Som Livre lança a coleção “Pérolas”, que reúne em trinta CDs os maiores sucessos de artistas consagrados. A cantora faz parte do elenco ao lado de artistas como Elis Regina, Emílio Santiago, Chico Buarque, Tim Maia e entre muitos outros.<br /> <br /> Em março de 2001, recebe a condecoração “Personalidade Brasileira dos 500 anos” pelo mérito de “ ... contribuir significativamente para o engrandecimento do Brasil através de seu trabalho e esforço pessoal ...”. Durante o espetáculo Mafalda interpreta a música “Aquarela do Brasil”, em uma versão especial para o italiano, no Teatro Municipal de São Paulo.<br /> <br /> No ano de 2002 participa ativamente da produção musical da nova novela da Rede Globo: “Esperança”.<br /> Desta vez participa também como compositora: é dela a versão em italiano do tema de abertura de “Esperança” (co-assinada por Laura Pausini) e dela a letra de “Passa e Va” composta por John Neschling, diretor da Orquestra Sinfônica do Estado de São Paulo.<br /> Sua voz é escolhida, pela Globo Internacional, para interpretar o próprio tema de abertura da novela nos paises para onde a novela foi exportada como Portugal, Espanha, Argentina, Israel entre outros.<br /> <br /> No ano de 2003 Mafalda grava seu quarto Cd de carreira intitulado “Il Tempo Dell’Amore”: trata-se da primeira produção independente da artista e do arranjador Paul Ricci.<br /> <br /> A partir de janeiro de 2004 Mafalda Minnozzi assume a função de correspondente no Brasil da RADIO RAI. Sempre aos domingos vai ao ar na Itália, em rede nacional, o programa “Brasil”: a artista leva ao ouvinte italiano informações sobre cultura e variedades, comenta fatos e novidades sobre a vida cultural brasileira.<br /> <br /> No mesmo ano, mais coletâneas publicadas no Brasil incluem faixas interpretadas pela voz de Mafalda, confirmando mais uma vez o reconhecimento do seu trabalho de divulgação da música popular italiana no exterior.<br /> <br /> Em 2005, participa da trilha sonora do filme “O Casamento de Romeu e Julieta”, do cineasta Bruno Barreto. Para os protagonistas Marco Ricca e Luana Piovani, Mafalda Minnozzi compõe “Gli occhi di Romeo”, uma música inédita original.<br /> <br /> No mesmo ano, grava com Martinho da Vila um emocionante dueto que é incluído em “Brasilatinidade”, o novo Cd do grande sambista brasileiro. <br /> <br /> A faixa, intitulada “Um Beijo, Adeus” recebe destaques em várias matérias publicadas dentro e fora do país assim como o agradecimento do próprio autor original da música: Lucio Dalla. O mesmo dueto é gravado no palco do Tom Brasil Nações Unidas em São Paul para a realização do DVD “Brasilatinidade ao vivo” e no programa Ensaio – TV Cultura.<br /> <br /> Em março de 2006, sua interpretação da tradicional música napolitana “Luna rossa” é incluída na trilha sonora da novela. “Cidadão Brasileiro”, mega-produção da Rede Record de Televisão.<br /> <br /> No ano de 2007 Mafalda Minnozzi lança o seu quinto CD de carreira “Controvento” novo trabalho independente produzido pelo MPI – Musica Popolare Italiana, selo fonografico por ela mesma constituído com seu manager e esposo Marco Bisconti. Mafalda Minnozzi apresenta neste novo disco compositores considerados “cult” na Itália, autores de letras e músicas coerentes com sua maneira de viver e ver o mundo. Entre eles, Mariella Nava, Sérgio Cammariere e Pino Daniele.<br /> <br /> Alem do guitarrista Paul Ricci, que toca em praticamente todas as faixas e que assina com Mafalda os arranjos de “Controvento”, o CD conta ainda com a participação de músicos declaradamente apaixonados por música como o saxofonista nova-iorquino Aaron Heick, o pianista uruguaio Hugo Fattoruso, e no Brasil o mestre Paulo Moura e o compositor e violonista Guinga.<br /> A gravação e edição da voz da Mafalda leva a assinatura do engenheiro de som Moogie Canazio, a mixagem final aquela dos americanos Craig Bishop e Rick DePofi, do Estúdio NY Noise, e a masterização ficou nas mãos de Fab do Estúdio pureMix NYC.<br /> <br /> Em julho de 2007, Jorge Furtado inclui a interpretação original de Mafalda Minnozzi do clássico da musica napolitana “O Sole Mio” na sua longa-metragem “Saneamento Básico”<br /> <br /> No ano de 2008 Mafalda escolhe a Itália para produzir seu primeiro DVD “MAFALDA MINNOZZI – Live in Italia” que marca os 20 anos de sua carreira e representa uma apaixonada homenagem à canção popular italiana e aos seus grandes autores.<br /> <br /> Gravado ao vivo no elegante Teatro Feronia, em San Severino Marche, tombado pelo Patrimônio Histórico e artístico da Itália, o show apresenta mais uma vez os arranjos originais criados pelo guitarrista e produtor norte-americano Paul Ricci com o objetivo de realizar uma perfeita integração musical entre Mafalda e sua banda, composta por renomados músicos do Brasil, da Itália e dos Estados Unidos.<br /> <br /> Os extras do DVD, também gravados na Itália, traçam um verdadeiro auto-retrato da artista, que revela sua personalidade cativante, seja nas fotos, nas canções, em uma entrevista realizada na Radio RAI ou no emocionante documentário.<br /> <br /> Outro ponto forte deste trabalho, fica por conta das participações especiais: DJ Patife na faixa “Parole, Parole” e Mariella Nava, compositora e interprete original da musica “Per Amore”, que foi gravada especialmente para o DVD, em um emocionante dueto em acústico: piano &amp; vozes.<br /> <br /> O DVD “Mafalda Minnozzi – Live in Itália” é lançado no Brasil no mês de setembro de 2009 e no mesmo mês estréia no Teatro do SESC Pompéia em São Paulo o show “Arca Musicale" que acompanha e continuará acompanhando também em 2010 o lançamento do DVD nos palcos das principais cidades do Brasil.<br /> <br /> Integração é a palavra-chave desse show: a “Arca” representa um espaço ideal onde a intérprete italiana realmente explora a extraordinária riqueza da musica popular de sua terra integrando “il bel canto” com os ritmos da música do mundo.2010/02/vida-artistica-de-mafalda-minnozzi.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (AV)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1297336750911546801.post-5082444685306177220Mon, 01 Feb 2010 22:59:00 +00002010-03-24T12:44:20.107-03:00Autoramas Winter Tour 2010. RRRRRRRRock !!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" kt="true" src="; width="282" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div>O Autoramas começou em 1997, quando Gabriel Thomaz (guitarrista e vocalista), depois do fim de sua antiga banda Little Quail &amp; The Mad Birds, mudou-se para o Rio e, junto com os amigos Bacalhau (baterista) e Simone (baixista), começou a fazer um som batizado como "Rock para Dançar” - uma mistura da Surf Music dos anos 60, New Wave dos anos 80, com influências da Jovem Guarda e a energia do Punk Rock. A partir daí se iniciou uma carreira repleta de discos e turnês.<br /> <br /> O começo de tudo foi o CD Stress, Depressão &amp; Síndrome do Pânico, com os sucessos "Fale Mal de Mim" e "Carinha Triste”. A turnê do álbum percorreu o Brasil, do Rio Grande do Sul ao Amapá, incluindo a apresentação no Rock In Rio III. O segundo CD dos Autoramas Vida Real foi lançado no fim de 2001. Depois de uma nova turnê pelo Brasil, tocando em 11 estados, o trio partiu para o Japão para uma série de shows com a banda local Guitar Wolf. <br /> <br /> O ano de 2003 marcou o lançamento do terceiro disco Nada Pode Parar os Autoramas e 2004, os primeiros de muitos shows na Argentina, Uruguai e Chile. O videoclipe da música "Você Sabe” foi o campeão no VMB 2005, vencendo em três categorias e fazendo do Autoramas a banda mais premiada desse ano. Em 2006 veio a primeira turnê européia, passando por Inglaterra e Portugal. <br /> <br /> 2007 já começa agitado com shows na Argentina, Chile e Uruguai, seguidos de uma nova turnê européia que passa por Portugal, Holanda, Espanha, Inglaterra e Bélgica. Voltando ao Brasil o trio lança novo disco: Teletransporte (Mondo 77) – produzido pelos renomados Kassin e Berna Ceppas.<br /> <br /> Teletransporte foi gravado no Rio de Janeiro no Estúdio Monoaural, com mais tempo e calma. O resultado é um grande passo na carreira da banda: um disco mais heterogêneo, ousado, com arranjos mais sofisticados e mais recursos de estúdio. Mas não se preocupe, pois ele é um disco do Autoramas, ou seja, o “Rock Para Dançar” continua mais do que presente. <br /> <br /> Em 2008, Flávia Couri assume o posto de baixista do Autoramas, e é lançado o clipe da música “A 300 Km/H”, já estreando no Top 10 do MTV Overdrive. Uma nova turnê na Europa vem pra coroar o trabalho bem sucedido do “Teletransporte”, 25 shows extremamente bem sucedidos na Inglaterra, França, Espanha, Portugal, Alemanha, Holanda e Bélgica.<br /> <br /> <object height="425" width="344"><param name="movie" value=" name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="; type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /> <br /> AUTORAMAS In Europe again! <br /> <br /> WINTER TOUR 2010<br /> <br /> RRRRRRROCK ! From Brazil - Aus Brasilien - Du Brésil - Desde Brasil!!!!!!!!<br /> <br /> January<br /> <br /> 27 - Sonic Ballroom - Köln, Deutschland<br /> 28 - Gleis 22 - Münster, Deutschland<br /> 29 - ShamRock - Liège, Belgie<br /> 30 - Winter Dance Party, Druckluft - Oberhausen, Deutschland<br /> 31- Crowbar - Groningen, Holland&nbsp; <br /> <br /> February<br /> <br /> 01 - Hafenklang - Hamburg, Deutschland<br /> 02 - Haus - Kassel, Deutschland<br /> 05 - Corn Rocket - London, UK<br /> 06 - Sunglasses After Dark - Nottingham, UK<br /> 08 - Le Bukowski - Saint Sebastian, Pais Vasco<br /> 10 - Hell Boqueron - Bordeaux, France<br /> 11 - Mondo Bizarro w/ Daddy-O-Grande- Rennes, France<br /> 12 - Blockhaus DY10 w/ Daddy-O-Grande- Nantes, France<br /> 13 - LInventaire MJC Prevert - Le Mans, France2010/02/autoramas-winter-tour-2010rrrrrrrrock.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (AV)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1297336750911546801.post-4970102987806434695Sat, 23 Jan 2010 19:06:00 +00002010-02-01T21:05:41.367-02:00Liah - Novo CD "Livre"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="; width="388" /></a><br /> </div><br /> <br /> Nascida no interior do Pará, Liah veio para o mundo com um talento nato. Ainda nem sabia andar e já se deitava no colo do pai para ouvir os seus discos, uma eclética salada musical que ia de Luiz Gonzaga a Cartola. Do colo do pai para o coro da igreja foi um pulo e aos três anos de idade Liah soltava sua voz na paróquia da pequena cidade de Tucuruí, mais conhecida por abrigar a maior hidrelétrica da região Norte. Aos onze, o próprio pai se rendeu e deu um violão para Liah no natal. Com ele, surgiu a compositora e aos doze anos uma dessas canções ficou entre as 24 melhores músicas de um expressivo festival de Música Popular Brasileira no Pará. Detalhe: mais de 3000 músicas foram inscritas. Foi sua primeira experiência de palco para um grande público. Quando acabou de cantar e ela ouviu o último aplauso, Liah teve certeza que nascera para aquilo. Mas onde morava seria complicado; cidade pequena, longe de tudo, poucos espaços. E então, em 1994, ela seguiu para a casa dos tios em Santa Catarina. No Sul, estudou dança, violão clássico, tocou em bandas, bateu ponto em vários barzinhos e participou de mais festivais de musica. “Foi uma época muito importante pra minha formação. Tive contato e conheci vários estilos musicais, não só a obra de grandes compositores e intérpretes brasileiros como também artistas internacionais que passei a admirar”, ela conta. <br /> <br /> Em 2000 foi pra São Paulo em busca do seu sonho. Chegando lá seu interesse pela sétima arte despertou e participou de um musical depois de um breve curso na oficina dos menestréis. Paralelamente a isso Liah se apresentava em casas noturnas e bares. <br /> <br /> Em 2002, Liah já era uma compositora renomada por ter algumas de suas musicas gravadas por grandes artistas brasileiros. Em 2003, veio o primeiro contrato com a gravadora (EMI) que rendeu seu primeiro disco, lançado no ano seguinte, garotas choram demais e poesia e paixão entraram pra lista das mais tocadas naquele ano . Em 2005, “Perdas e Ganhos”, seu segundo álbum foi para as prateleiras, com a produção assinada por Marcelo Sussekind, teve “tarde demais” na trilha de malhação, alem do convite do cantor italiano “Tizziano Ferro” para que Liah gravasse um dueto em sua musica “tarde negra”. <br /> <br /> Atualmente gravando seu terceiro álbum, Liah, musicista e compositora, esta alçando novos vôos ao assinar pela primeira vez a produção do seu disco, juntamente com seus parceiros Dan Sebastian e Cesar Santos. “ Estou amadurecendo e pela primeira vez acho que consegui expressar da maneira mais livre possivel minhas influencias musicais que passeiam pelo pop, folk, rock e musica brasileira. Ja morei em tantos lugares, sinceramente não sei se é minha vida que impulsiona a minha música ou vice-versa”. Pois para os que ouvem sua voz inconfundível Liah, dá na mesma. <br /> <br /> Alexandre Horta - Jornalista.<br /> <br /> <br /> <object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value=" name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="; type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>2010/01/liah-novo-cd-livre.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (AV)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1297336750911546801.post-4325969442996489934Sat, 23 Jan 2010 18:53:00 +00002010-01-23T16:53:34.993-02:00Luka - Novo CD "O Próximo trem"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="; width="320" /></a><br /> </div><br /> <br /> Eu e os meus porquês..<br /> <br /> Eu e essa mania irritante de querer explicar todo e qualquer sentimento, toda e qualquer atitude, todo e qualquer diálogo. Vivo presa em mim. Nos meus anseios, nas minhas limitações, sem enxergar um palmo `a frente, sem olhar pro lado e ver a realidade alheia, ou até mesmo sem olhar pra trás e colher os frutos de tudo o que eu já realizei. Pode ser pouco pra muitos, mas pra mim, seguramente, é muito.<br /> <br /> A minha obra, o meu cansaço, a minha dedicação, tudo isso vira pó diante dos meus olhos críticos e monstruosos que me engolem com um julgamento descabido e completamente desnecessário!..<br /> Será que toda a mulher é assim?! Será que esses meus olhos ferronhos de auto-crítica são molas propulsoras que não me deixam acomodar ou será que eles me afogam no meu próprio lodo?!<br /> <br /> Eu sou assim. Me questiono full time. Insuportável. Nem eu me aguento e talvez por isso eu precise compor.. pra aliviar e dividir com os outros as minhas milhões de questões efervescentes que brotam de uma fonte de baixíssima auto-estima.<br /> <br /> Outro dia, uma amiga de uma amiga comentou que queria ser “que nem a Luka”... por que ela não tem problemas, é linda, rica, casada, mãe, canta bem... ó Senhor! Ela não sabe o que diz...<br /> Eu peço perdão se algum dia vendi a imagem de “a mulher poderosa”, por que eu amo, sofro, choro, me arrependo, me arrisco, tenho milhões de medos, um deles é o de mim mesma, inclusive, e me faço muito mal com isso.<br /> <br /> Por isso esse disco, por isso essas letras, por que eu adoraria ser forte como Deus e o mundo quer, por que eu acredito nessas melodias, na eternidade do som e num próximo trem, numa próxima vida, numa evolução. <br /> <br /> Eu não acredito no sucesso instantâneo, eu já tive isso. Pra mim o único sucesso instantâneo que deu certo até hoje foi o Nissim Miojo! Eu acredito na descoberta de novas potencialidades, acredito que a partir da loucura mundana surgem as melhores idéias, acredito na família, no amor acima de tudo, acredito na força do universo, das palavras e é isso que eu tenho a oferecer, meus amores...<br /> <br /> A combinação entre melodias e palavras, popularmente conhecida como musica, pode salvar vidas, acreditem!<br /> <br /> LUKA<br /> <br /> <object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value=" name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="; type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>2010/01/luka-novo-cd-o-proximo-trem.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (AV)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1297336750911546801.post-4419103969420748725Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:31:00 +00002010-01-15T16:21:40.784-02:00Rodrigo Santos, ministra palestras para Dependentes Quimicos<div style="margin: 0pt;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="; /></a><br /> </div><div style="margin: 0pt;"><br /> </div><div style="margin: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span></span><br /> </div><div style="margin: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">Em 02 de agosto de 2005 Rodrigo decidiu se tratar contra o uso de alcool e drogas num centro de tratamento (hospital-dia) chamado Clinica Centro Vida. O sistema de funcionamento da Clinica conta com ajuda de 6 terapeutas e um psiquiatra, alem de enfermeiras, assistente social e</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">oficinas criadas pelos proprios pacientes. A terapia é em grupo, coordenada por uma terapeuta</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">e são 3 reuniões-dia com intervalos de 1 hora entre elas. Não tem internação, o paciente chega meio dia e sai as 21hs , depois de assistir as 3 reuniões, sistema que funciona intensivamente nos 3 primeiros meses de tratamento e depois o paciente vai</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">-</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"> de acordo com a evolução e determinação do tratamento - voltando</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"> ao trabalho e atividades sociais normais, tudo</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">com o maior cuidado e assistencia possivel para a reintegração a uma vida normal, acoplado a algumas reuniões por semana como continuidade do tratamento . A terapia individual é acrescentada depois de 2 meses, 1 vez por semana. Rodrigo se tornou coordenador no proprio Centro VIda, depois de 10 meses de abstinencia</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">e com mudanças que implementou em sua vida , bem focada a partir de então. Ja foram mais de 450 shows limpo , duas viagens internacionais (com os Britos e Barão) e</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">a criação da carreira solo , de 2007 pra ca, com o lançamento de dois cds muito bem aceitos pela critica especializada ( CD Som Livre) . Rodrigo teve um segundo filho nesse meio tempo ( ja esta com 3 anos) </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">e esta casado ha 12 anos com sua mulher</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">Patricia . Eles tem dois filhos e todos moram juntos, muito bem hoje em dia. Sobre a coordenação na Clinica, Rodrigo coordenou durante 3 anos (ate 2009) as reuniões em que não tinham terapeutas coordenando e ja fez palestras em varias escolas e faculdades do Rio</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">de Janeiro.</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">Como diz ele : " - descobri o tamanho da força de vontade que eu não sabia que tinha, apenas quando parei com tudo e hoje a uso pra não desistir jamais dos sonhos."&nbsp;</span><br /> </div><div style="margin: 0pt;"><br /> </div><object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value=" name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="; type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /> <div style="margin: 0pt;"><br /> <object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value=" name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="; type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /> </div><div style="margin: 0pt;"><br /> </div>2010/01/rodrigo-santos-ministra-palestra-para.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (AV)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1297336750911546801.post-3228531183953069076Thu, 14 Jan 2010 23:40:00 +00002010-01-14T21:51:09.715-02:00Vinny regrava clássicos do rock em versões "binárias"Primeiro lançamento do selo Vinny Planet em parceria com a gravadora CD Promo, o álbum "Clássicos da Pista" é o décimo-terceiro disco do cantor e compositor Vinny. Numa incursão pela experiência eletrônica, o artista traz no repertório grandes clássicos do rock nacional, executados de uma maneira original e inusitada.<b> </b><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="; /></a><br /> </div><br /> <div><br /> <span style="font-size: small;">"É a mistura do tradicional com o sistema binário dos computadores", informa o release do CD, que chega ainda este mês às lojas. Produzido por Vinny e Roberto Lly, o álbum chega às lojas com versões eletrificadas de "Tédio"(Biquini Cavadão), "À sua Maneira" (Capital Inicial), "Adivinha o quê" (Lulu Santos), "Mensagem de Amor" (Paralamas do Sucesso), "Que Vês"(Tihuana) e "Armadilha"(Finis Africae, extinta banda oitentista), entre outras canções.&nbsp;</span><br /> </div><br /> <div><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><br /> </div><div><span style="font-size: small;">Traz ainda três músicas inéditas do Vinny: "Até Aqui", "Você já Sabe" e "Jamaica Groove". Pra fechar, há uma faixa interativa, contendo o videoclipe de "Tédio", dirigido e produzido por Pedro Hora. O clipe é compatível com todas as plataformas de computador.</span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: small;"><object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value=" name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="; type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true

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