Self-Determination Seminar

From: Eva Longoria

Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2007 10:03 AM

To: Brian Harvey; Mary Whitehouse

Cc: Maureen Herpes

Subject: Self-Determination Seminar

Here is what I have been able to put together for the seminar. I have started a power point. I trust that you will make some edits and take with you a version either on your laptop or a jump drive.

I suggest that you contact the people who are participating and schedule a time to meet, perhaps on Monday to review finalize the plans for the seminar and make last minute additions. Here are the people coming to participate

Marueen Herpes-Oregon

David Lynch and Darius Jones-Iowa

Dave Smith-Vermont

Because I want to be sure that you have received this. Please confirm.

Best wishes as you finalize this.

Don't miss the Annual Conference in Orlando, May 21-24. Register online today.

Eva Longoria

Education and Training Director

From: Brian Harvey
Sent: Friday, May 18, 2007 4:21 AM
To: Eva Longoria; Mary Whitehouse
Cc: Maureen Herpes; David Lynch; Dave Smith
Subject: RE: Self-Determination Seminar

Ev, Maureen, Mary, Darius and Dave,

Hi and thanks all for collaborating on such an important and exciting innovation.

I'd like to suggest the following format for our 90 minutes

Introduction to session and underlying definitions and issues Brian 15 minutes
Oregon initiative Maureen 15 minutes
Iowa initiative Mary and Darius 15 minutes
Vermont initiative Dave 15 minutes
Audience discussion 30 minutes (and throughout as manageable).

I've added slides to set up the discussion and to prompt a discussion about suggested next steps at the end.

What do you folks think? Want to get together on Monday for a brief prep session? If so, what are good times?

Ev: can you arrange for grayscale handouts, 3 to a page, stapled and double-sided?

Thanks again!

Best,

Brian

On 18/05/07, Maureen Herpes wrote:

Hi All,

Sounds great to me Brian,

Late afternoon would work best for me in terms of meeting. Anything after 4:00 or so.

Thanks,

Maureen

From: Dave Smith
Sent: Monday, May 21, 2007 3:25 PM
To: Maureen Herpes
Cc: Brian Harvey; Eva Longoria; Mary Whitehouse; David Lynch
Subject: Re: Self-Determination Seminar

Hi All,

Monday's not good for me, it's a friend of mine's birthday Sunday and we're going for some brewskis till the early hours, I was planning on taking a sicky.

Also, how come Maureen gets to talk about her Oregon snoozefest before I knock the crowd down with my Vermont stylee? Seriously, I'm all for equality in the workplace and chicks getting money to work yeah, but we don't want the crowd to walk out within 20 seconds of the start!

Thanks,

Dave Smith.

On 21/05/07, Brian Harvey wrote:

How's about 10 am in the lobby after and outside the Copeland keynote tomorrow (Tuesday morning)?

Brian

From: Dave Smith
Date: 22-May-2007 09:47
Subject: Re: Self-Determination Seminar
To: Brian Harvey
Cc: Maureen Herpes, Eva Longoria, Mary Whitehouse, David Lynch

Be there or be square.

a Geidai prof

On 30/03/07, Barry Manilow wrote:

Any knowledge of her? a Geidai prof...

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Barry Manilow

on sabbatical until September 2007

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FCCJ NOTICE 03/30/07 1:33 PM

Vernal Soprano Recital with Noriko Sasaki

Friday, April 20, 2007 at 6:30 p.m.

Fruehlingsglaube and Die Forelle (Fr. Schubert), All Mein Gedanken, Schlagende Herzen and Kornblumen by R. Strauss, Fruehlingsmorgen and Scheiden und Meiden by G. Mahler, Opera "Die Tote Stat" and Marietta's Lied by E. Korngold and Four Last Songs by R. Strauss after an intermission.

"Dave Smith" 03/30/07 5:01 PM

Yeah, she smells like badgers.

On 30/03/07, Barry Manilow wrote:

Well, yes, but I don't intend to hug her ... does she sing like a badger?

Of course good sopranos seem to be a dime a dozen in Tokyo, so chances are you've not heard her, maybe not even heard of her (unless she's the teacher of one of your present or past choir members...)

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Barry Manilow

on sabbatical until September 2007

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On 30/03/07, Dave Smith wrote:

Sorry, my initial reply with this email must have been quite confusing.

What I really meant was that she smelled like hammers.

That's hammers.

Not badgers.

Hammers.

D-to-the-ave-to-the-o.

Thank you!! /Daytona Blanka University English departure 4th grade

On 10/04/07, Gong Li wrote:

Dear Mr.Smith

Hello!

I am Gong Li. Yesterday, I was very happy to hear the truth about my degree from you.

Because I did not know why I had got 'D' although I attended every class, took the examination and submitted the report.

I very thank you to make time to change my degree though you were busy yesterday.

Thank you very much!!!!!

By the way, I am sad that I can not take your class and go to talk to your office because you moved form your office of English departure to other departure.

I like your class and office. Your lecture is very interesting and your office make me relaxing with nice music, good lights and chocolate?

If I have time (now I am busy to do job hunting), I would like to help you perform BBC concert again. If you need help, please tell me by this E-mail address.

Sincerely.

From Gong Li

From: Dave Smith
Date: 13-Apr-2007 10:52
Subject: Re: Thank you!! /Daytona Blanka University English departure 4th grade student/Gong Li
To: Gong Li

Gong!

Now I've upheld my side of the agreement, it's about time you upheld yours. I didn't upgrade your 'D' for nothing you know, and as karma dictates, 'what goes around CUMS around'.

I hope you understand that I could have gotten into a LOT of trouble for doing what I did. These favours don't come lightly. I'm a man and I have man's needs. We need to set a date for the return of favour, Gong.

By the way, I like the euphamism "BBC concert". I don't quite understand how it relates to sex, but it sounds racy!

Yours Winkingly,

Davy

Gday

On 2/19/07, Amy White wrote:

Hi Dave,

How are you going? Just thought I'd drop you a line so you have my email address now. How's the job hunt puttering along? Also, I was wondering if you could send me Elle's email address.

Hope to see you in Wah book extravaganza world soon, i pop my head in time to time but haven't seen you again yet.

Toodleoo!!

:) Ames

Hey Ames,

Good to hear from you. Job hunt is going ok, its a little frustrating at time but you have to expect these things. What have you been up to?

Elle's email address is elle.tastic@hotmail.com*

Its been a while since Ive been to Wah book, will have to pop by soon.

take care,

Dave

* The email address I've sent I have now registered. Remember, I change the names in the correspondence here, so emailing elle.tastic@hotmail.com will be futile.

Work Experience/Internships at PerpetualMotionCorp

On 1/25/07, Graham Gooch wrote:

Good afternoon, Mr Smith. I apologise for taking so long to reply to you. I've just about conquered the busiest part of my workload for the month, so I am now able to turn my attention to you. I have spoken to our HR department. If your son would like to send his c.v. to thurston.moore@perpetualmotioncorp.co.uk, with a brief explanation of what areas (marketing/investments etc.) he may be interested in working in, they will review it and see what they can do. I have been told that they have a number of students already booked, so they can't promise anything, but please feel free to open a dialogue at least.

My filling is holding out well, and I hope to see you for my next scheduled check-up at a future date.

Best regards,

Graham

From: Dave Smith
Sent: 16 February 2007 23:05
To: Coltman, Dave
Subject: Re: Work Experience/Internships at PerpetualMotionCorp

Mr Coltman,

I sort your filling out, practically for free, using premium filling material (not my usual mercury based stuff). This was all on the understanding that you would place my son at PerpetualMotionCorp. He is more than talented after all. I didnt ask much, it was only a student placement and yet you still deny me this.

I'm just disappointed.

That said, may I remind you that a hygenist session is due and could you contact my office to arrange it shortly.

All the best,

Dave

From: Gooch, Graham
Date: Feb 19, 2007 9:35 AM
Subject: RE: Work Experience/Internships at PerpetualMotionCorp
To: Dave Smith

I sent it to the wrong Dave Smith, didn't I. Sorry about that. Good wind up though, had me going for a bit!

Pure Music

On 16/02/07, Barry Manilow wrote:

Given your PhD topic, I assume you know what "pure music" is -- any substance? to be avoided?

If you'd be interested in going I can get tickets.

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From: The Music Committee
To: undisclosed-recipients:;
Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2007 13:54:33 +0900 (JST)
Subject: The Natural Sounds of Pure Music

The Natural Sounds of Pure Music

Sunday, March 18, 2007 15:00p.m.

Pure Music is a fast developing genre in the music world that produces the transparent sounds of nature in harmony with the world of revered classical music. The thrust of this particular genre is its calming effect on the listener's brain contributing toward physical and spiritual healing. Recently Pure Music has gained worldwide attention as a therapy in the medical field.

Mr. Hiroki Tamaki, composer and violinist, has gained a reputation in Japan as a leader in Pure Music. Among his fans are medical institutions and nursing homes where he plays to an audience seeking to relieve such symptoms as insomnia, high blood pressure and headaches. Tamaki is a graduate of Tokyo National University of Fine Arts & Music and also conducts a program on NHK radio. He will be performing with pianist/ physician, Dr. Rikka Fukuda, who is known as the "singer-song doctor" among his patients for promoting Pure Music as a treatment. Harpist, Ms Yoshiko Miyake, will accompany the musicians. She is a graduate of Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music. In keeping with the concept of healing, the musical trio also plays for charities.

Tickets are available for the concert with tea and cake at 3,500yen (including 166yen tax).

Reservations at the Reception Desk, please, at 3211-3161 or on-line to

http:www.fccj.or.jp

(Reservations canceled less than 24 hours prior to the event will be charged in full)

The Music Committee

Aaaaaah, pure music. Pure music pure music pure music pure music pure music. Yes! Pure music. You can probably already guess my opinion on Pure Music. I mean, is music ever really "Pure"? Is "Pure" ever "Music"? It's an interesting conundrum and one that I think difficult to describe in words alone. These are exciting times my friend. Exciting times indeed. But is "Pure" exciting, or is "exciting" Pure? I'm finding this hard to describe through text as my mind is racing ahead of my hands. If you want to know my true opinion on "Pure Music", then the next time you see me, grab my shoulders and below "Excelsior!" and to the next level we shall travel.

Daveo.

On 16/02/07, Barry Manilow wrote:

I suspected as much. I'll give the concert a pass (but as it will be unheard, not a passing grade).

I assume that the therapy side is just as, well, unexceptional? Or, to rephrase, mood music is only that for people who want to pay for sound in the background that they won't listen to -- and if they're forced to listen to it their mood might change and not for the better. [Uh, I thought I had a cute phrase coming, but no it's a flop.]  Anyway "pure music" doesn't improve anyone's mood or mental health if the standard of comparison is either silence or listenable music ... ?

Don't rush to answer, but thanks for answering the first time around.

From: Dave Smith
Date: 16-Feb-2007 14:50
Subject: Re: Pure Music
To: Barry Manilow

Barry,

Don't get me wrong. I mean, I'm as open minded as the next chap, but this "pure music" leaves me feeling that the dance of the emperors new clothes is leaving us with an earful of pink pancakes, yet very little syrup to aid their digestion.

I mean, you wouldn't trust Paris Hilton to mow your lawn now, would you?

Dave.

From: Barry Manilow
Date: 17-Feb-2007 14:52
Subject: Re: Pure Music
To: Dave Smith

Well, there is techno music that I like (Chemical Brothers) but rap is not my thing. But New Age music ... some new music will eventually be classic, but I've never heard anything "New" that I wanted to hear a second time. Most I didn't want to hear the first time. Jazz on recordings is not something that I like, but live jazz can be quite nice. Ditto for various showy virtuoso pieces, they demand showmanship and a CD can't convey that. On the other hand I can't imagine sitting through a concert of Gregorian chant, but a recording can be really nice. On the Japanese end there is gagaku, the most excruciating concert experience I've ever had, far worse than the concert I went to straight from the hospital after having all 4 wisdom teeth removed ... a complete performance of Handel's Messiah. A full dose of Demarol (or maybe it was morphine) may have had had an effect on that latter experience.
As to Paris Hilton, I thought she liked guys to mow her lawn ... so no, I wouldn't trust her to mow mine.

From: Dave Smith
Date: 19-Feb-2007 09:09
Subject: Re: Pure Music
To: Barry Manilow


Barry,

This is too wide a subject to discuss by email. Can you do lunch today or tomorrow? We could find a good titty bar somewhere (I mean, they must be somewhere, right?) and be naughty.

Dave.

From: Barry Manilow
Date: 19-Feb-2007 11:08
Subject: Music
To: Dave Smith

Uh, a 6 pm message for lunch today????

Anyway, I can potentially head in tomorrow (Tues) but expect to be in on Wed for an evening seminar so that would work. I'm in on Thursday, too, with a lunch and an afternoon and, remind me, something in the evening? No dinner set yet but since it's a fulbright seminar a group are very highly likely to head out afterwareds, so Thurs is not so good.
BTW are you doing voice sessions this month? I know you'd mentioned starting at 7 pm but not sure when etc etc.

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This is too wide a subject to discuss by email. Can you do lunch today
or
tomorrow? We could find a good titty bar somewhere (I mean, they must
be
somewhere, right?) and be naughty.

-- during lunch?? our ideas of naughtiness probably differ, too....

The Cup of Trembling

On 1/11/07, Katy Hill wrote:

My friends and I were so happy to meet you yesterday and so delighted that you will help us out with Cup. Your authentic voice will be great - I thinnk we told you we will have Englebert Humperdink (came with the Steve Miller years ago) with her bit of a German accent and all of that will make it so much more believable. At least Mama won't have a Southern drawl.

I will copy and send you the parts we'd like for you to do. If it turns out that you can be with us that would be wonderful. Even if you can't, it would be great if you could come out to Holy Cross, see the church (beautiful in new church way - not beautiful like Prince George) - meet the cast and maybe go through a rehearsal with us. Aside from Bill Oddie who is a wonderful, professional actor, we have Fartmoot (Lutheran minister) and Willie Nelson (retired Methodist minister) and my husband, Harry Hill (retired Episcopal minister) who wil read (taped) the Commendation for the read William Dieterle. It is a powerful play and we're pulling out the stops.

Thanks again, we'll be in touch. Sincerely, Katy Hill (director)

From: Dave Smith
To: Katy Hill
Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 4:44 PM
Subject: Re: The Cup of Trembling

Yes, I was interested in participating but wasn't 100% sure. This email has made a few things very clear to me.

Not only do you have Lutherans freely participating in your production but Methodists too. I thought I made it very clear that I can't associate with their abomination of the word. What suprises me most is your blithe acceptance of the situation.

That said, how about dinner next Thursday evening. I'll leave "the wife" at home (if you want...)

sincerely,

Dave (Donkey Dong) Smith

On 1/11/07, Katy Hill wrote:

Is this a joke? Katy Hill

From: Dave Smith

Date: Jan 11, 2007 10:55 PM

Subject: Re: The Cup of Trembling

To: Katy Hill