Word: placement
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...have my studio right next to the house, so if I woke up and had a half-decent day, I would turn on the tape recorder and play for a few minutes. I was too fatigued to do more. Then something started to click with the mike placement, the new action of the instrument--I could play so soft--and the internal dynamics of the melodies of the songs. It was one of those little miracles that you have to be ready for, though part of it was that I just didn't have the energy to be clever. Also...
...important to keep in mind that this is a social weekend, and not a chance to go over placement tests or Advanced Standing," Armini added...
Nothing within this framework of family drama warrants Yellen's use of frequent and distracting mid-scene lighting changes, loud and obtrusive background music (respectably written by Martijn Hostetler '00, who is surely not to blame for the placement of his work) at already obvious emotional high points, and acting that focuses more on the audience and the treatment of the lines than the character within...
...Averbuch had joined the faculty as a guidance counselor in 1990. Even teens not officially assigned to him sought out his advice and comfort, and he was recognized as the adviser most concerned about college placement. Averbuch took over the girls' fast-pitch softball team. It needed a boost. "The program was kind of pathetic," says coach Bob Berndt. "And that was on good days." Averbuch groomed two fine pitchers and became especially close to the '00 seniors. On Monday two weeks ago, the team was at 5 and 5. Beth was at home dressing for a 4:15 game...
...Simpsons to eat and do homework. They have known each other since sixth grade, been a couple for one year, and when Peter's parents are out of town, like this week, they move in together. Sally's mother approves. But Sally has some doubts about this advanced-placement course in commitment. "If you spend too much time with somebody, it gets old," she says. "I missed home. When you don't spend too much time together, it gets to be more fun when you do see them...