'Celtic' taps into worlds of rhythm Oct 18, 2008
In this, Devine is aided by the considerable talents of Scottish percussionist Paul Jennings and violinist/composer Duncan Wickel. They not only provide musical interludes while Devine catches his breath, they become partners in Devine's rhythmic tapestry, laying down a beat, unleashing contrapuntal lines of their own, or trading phrases like an animated conversation. (Boston Globe)
'Celtic Tap' Oct 16, 2008
He'll be joined by multi-instrumentalist/composer Duncan Wickel and percussionist Paul Jennings. Fri 7:30 p.m. Sat 8 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $35. (Boston Globe)
Program provides computers for underpriviledged Jul 17, 2008
Tom DuBois, R-Columbia, and Paul Jennings, vice president of planning and development for Columbia State Community College. They talked about the importance of having computers. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Teen Fiction Author: Jeni Mawter Jun 19, 2008
As with writers such as Paul Jennings and Andy Griffiths, Mawter s stories include mention of a variety of smells, embarrassing accidents and practical jokes that comprise the style of slapstick humour that children find entertaining. To consider the So series as merely fun stories with no substance is to take a far too superficial view of their worth. (Suite101.com)
$1,000 prize offered for video contest Jun 10, 2008
CSB Video Competition committee members are from left, Ross Jaynes, David Baker, Shauna Bryant and Paul Jennings. The competition is open to all individuals and groups and offers a 1,000 grand prize to the winner. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Former press secretary's book bashes Bush May 29, 2008
Walter Isaacson, biographer of Benjamin Franklin and Albert Einstein, traces the genre back to Paul Jennings, a slave of President Madison, who served in 1809-17. Five decades later, in 1865, Jennings had published A Colored Man's Reminiscences of James Madison, a largely positive portrait with descriptions of key officials and events, notably the War of 1812. (AZCentral -- News)
Sentences of guilt for parents Mar 20, 2008
The children's author Paul Jennings was on Radio National this week, declaring again how easy and natural it is for children to learn to read by osmosis. All that is needed, it seems, is for their parents to read them bedtime stories before they start school. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
MA announces business video competition Jan 25, 2008
Our small business owners enter into their respective ventures with guts, dedication and most of all vision, Maury Alliance member Paul Jennings said. The CSB Video Competition highlights the creative facet of the entrepreneurial spirit. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Local Author to sign new book "Black Men Built The Capitol" at Ida B. Wells Museum in Holly Springs Nov 17, 2007
- The first tell-all book about life inside the White House was written by an African American slave, Paul Jennings, who was owned by President James Madison. - The first White House chef was supposed to be an African American. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Washo calls for shift in prison’s policies Aug 23, 2007
He said prison jobs haven t been advertised since the previous warden, Paul Jennings, resigned. Require more training for guards and medical staff. (Scranton Times, PA)
Drinkers call time on lager and favour cider and ros Aug 11, 2007
Paul Jennings, author of The Local, a history of the pub, agreed that consumer's tastes were changing. "We are getting more sophisticated in the broadest sense," he said. (Independent)
* Woody Allen slips, trips and falls in 'Mere Anarchy' Jul 29, 2007
Putting them together in a volume is a severe test of the feuilletoniste, which only the most talented can hope to survive (among them Flann O'Brien, Paul Jennings and Michael Frayn). Even in the smallest doses, these lazy riffs and lame parodies do more to annoy than entertain. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Prison medics tied to official Jul 29, 2007
Over the initial objections of then-new Warden Paul Jennings, who wanted stability at a prison roiled by a year-long scandal involving guards and top officials, Correctional Care won the contract. With contemporary minority Commissioner Randy Castellani dissenting, the Prison Board voted 5-1 in October 2004 to hire Correctional Care. (Scranton Times, PA)
Free book plan to keep children reading Jun 21, 2007
by Paul Jennings (Puffin Books). Guardian Unlimited. (Guardian Unlimited -- Books)
Frankenstein to Framed: the full list May 16, 2007
by Paul Jennings (Puffin). Help I'm a Classroom Gambler by Pete Johnson (Corgi). (Guardian Unlimited -- Books)
County jail earns first 100% compliant rating Mar 31, 2007
Much credit seems due to Mrs. Donate, who came to Lackawanna after being hired by former Warden Paul Jennings, with whom she had worked with in Monroe County. She was named acting warden in September 2005, warden in her own right by May 2006. (Scranton Times, PA)
Maury Alliance holds annual membership meeting Jan 30, 2007
At the midterm event Thursday, Columbia State Community College Vice President of Planning and Development Paul Jennings surprised guests when he arrived as an Elvis impersonator and even entertained the crowd singing a couple of the King s tunes. This year, Jennings, like the nearly 300 others in attendance at A Winter s Evening, as the event was billed, opted for business casual attire. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
County kicks off '07 on a low note Jan 3, 2007
He also intimated that Mr. Cordaro and fellow majority Commissioner A.J. Munchak ran off former Lackawanna County Prison Warden Paul Jennings in order to hire or help their own friends at the prison. Mr. Jennings resigned suddenly in September 2005 after 17 months on the job. (Scranton Times, PA)
