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Festival of Muslim Cinema in Kazan, Russia
I have been doing research about independent filmmaking in Kyrgyz Republic. I see mention of Kyrgyz films that were included in a “Festival of Muslim Cinema†in Kazan, in Russia. I wonder about the films being shown. I have so many favorite films from Iran and other places, films known to adhere to “Islamic†or “Muslim†values in cinematic art.…
Read MoreKYRGYZ REPUBLIC: A Fulbright grant
I am happy and grateful to receive a 2017-19 Fulbright FLEX grant for doing research at the American University of Central Asia in Bishkek, in the Kyrgyz Republic (AUCA). My research project is … Source: KYRGYZ REPUBLIC: A Fulbright grant
Read MoreHow to tune a Banjo
I am learning to play the Banjo. I have two long-nick Plectrum Banjos, one for each tuning, a beautiful 5-string Banjo, and an Irish Tenor Banjo. CLICK HERE for a useful list of different tunings for some kinds of Banjos (in the USA and Ireland)
Read MoreWhat is 3D printing?
This article provides a concise introduction to 3D printing.
Read MoreHow to blog and have it mean something
This story is required reading for my students: ROCKET MAN http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2013/11/25/rocket-man-2
Read MoreIs it South China Sea or is it West Philippine Sea?
Philippine Sea — South China Sea Dispute (Non-Interactive) This is an interesting book by Philippines Supreme Court Justice Antonio Carpio that lays out an historical analysis of the legal claims to Scarborough Shoal, the Spratleys and many other islands in the Philippine Sea wast of Palawan (aka South China Sea). TRANSCRIPT: Justice Antonio Carpio on South China…
Read MoreHow to play Hangman’s Reel
I’ve been trying to learn and play this tune for years. This video provides a helpful bit of instruction.
Read MoreDocumentary filmmaking budgets
This is a great article by the IDA about documentary budgets. Useful. CLICK HERE
Read MoreSloth and torpor
My old fren-emy, the hindrance of sloth and torpor
Read MoreCreative ESL for K-12?
How do I introduce K-12 ESL students from South Korea and beyond to history and context while staying nearby to storytelling and creative performance? We’ve been reciting and reflecting upon some of Aesop’s fables but it might be useful to try basic Shakespeare. It has been a nice journey so far so let’s probe deeper,…
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