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...with “Folk Singer” off Lapalco, from which he drew most of his performance. As a performer, Benson remained largely static and stone-faced (he left epileptic gyrations to his tambourine and maracas man), even failing to identify the members of his backup band. His workman-like approach brought focus more to the music than to performance, but also somewhat alienated an audience obviously familiar with most of his work. It was also off-putting, because Benson’s songs are mainly playful and self-effacing. On “You’re Quiet...
...PREGNANT PAUSE: PW reports that Workman has just delivered the 10-millionth copy of the 17-year- old best-selling book, "What to Expect When You?re Expecting." According to USA Today, 93% of expectant mothers who read pregnancy books read the iconic work...
...axing Warner Bros. stores b) denying Wile E. Coyote workman's comp c) Getting...
Testifying last week before a Colorado legislative committee on education, Sherry Workman, principal of Laurel Elementary in Fort Collins, noted that behavior infractions fell 66% after she implemented various "bullyproofing" initiatives at her school. The younger children, for instance, are coached in how to walk confidently past older kids who are talking aggressively. Grades 2 through 4 undergo "Be Cool" training, in which counselors present provocative scenarios and ask students to decide between a "hot response" and a "cool response." The latter choice wins praise for the kids...
...Testifying last week before a Colorado legislative committee on education, Sherry Workman, principal of Laurel Elementary in Fort Collins, noted that behavior infractions fell 66% after she implemented various "bullyproofing" initiatives at her school. The younger children, for instance, are coached in how to walk confidently past older kids who are talking aggressively. Grades 2 through 4 undergo "Be Cool" training, in which counselors present provocative scenarios and ask students to decide between a "hot response" and a "cool response." The latter choice wins praise for the kids...