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Quote of the day.
"I'm working as hard as I can. Every time I talk to my boss I ask, 'Is there any more work?' I'm trying to go to school so I can get a better job, so I can get off welfare." Yolanda Williams, Philadelphia, who works part-time and receives Medicaid and food stamps to support her disabled husband and unemployed daughter, while also attending school.
(NBC News)
1. U.S. employers add 162k jobs, rate falls to 7.4 pct.
U.S. employers added 162,000 jobs in July, the fewest since March. The gains were enough to lower the unemployment rate to a 4 1/2 -year low of 7.4 percent.
(Associated Press)
2. Dozens arrested in pro-immigration protest at U.S. Capitol.
Dozens of leaders in the immigration movement were arrested Thursday after they blocked a major intersection near the Capitol in a protest of Republican opposition to an immigration overhaul that would include a pathway to citizenship for the nation's 11 million immigrants who are in the country illegally.
(McClatchy News)
3. G.O.P. rifts lead Congress to spending impasse.
Hours before leaving on summer recess, Congress on Thursday hit a seemingly intractable impasse on government spending, increasing the prospects of a government shutdown in the fall and adding new urgency to fiscal negotiations between the White House and a bloc of Senate Republicans.
(New York Times)
4. House GOP takes another cut at food stamp bill.
House Republicans are proposing to double their food stamp savings to nearly $40 billion by rolling back waivers for able-bodied adults and targeting funds to states that are willing to impose greater work requirements on the parents of young children.
5. Unions get creative to halt decline in membership.
With union membership on the decline, labor leaders are getting more creative — and some say more desperate — to boost sagging numbers and rebuild their waning clout.
(Associated Press)
6. Global warming, more wars? Climate could spark more conflict.
Peacemakers are likely to be in great demand by 2050 if global warming proceeds unabated. That is the implication of a new analysis exploring the links between climate change and conflict.
(Christian Science Monitor)
7. Kerry says Pakistan drone strikes could end as bilateral talks resume.
The U.S. secretary of state, John Kerry, and his Pakistani counterpart, Sartaj Aziz, said on Thursday the two countries will resume high-level negotiations over security issues. Kerry suggested that disputed drone strikes could end soon.
8. Iran assails house sanctions bill.
Iran reacted angrily on Thursday to the overwhelming approval of harsh legislation on sanctions by the House of Representatives, saying the action would further complicate stalled negotiations aimed at resolving the protracted dispute over the Iranian nuclear energy program.
(New York Times)
9. U.S. says Egypt restoring democracy.
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has said Egypt's military was "restoring democracy" when it ousted elected President Mohammed Morsi last month. Mr Kerry said the removal was at the request of "millions and millions of people."
10. Spree of prison breakouts stirs fear of new Al Qaeda threat.
In less than a week, more than 2,000 prisoners, many of them Islamic militants trained by Al Qaeda, have been broken out of detention in Iraq, Libya, and Pakistan in spectacularly violent raids.
(Chicago Tribune)
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Rapper and actor Heavy D, who played an influential role in shaping
rap music in the late '80s and early '90s with a fusion of New Jack Swing and reggae, has died. He was 44.
Heavy D, who was born Dwight Arrington Myers, died Tuesday in the emergency room at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles after collapsing on the walkway outside his Beverly Hills home, according to law enforcement sources. The Los Angeles County coroner's office is investigating the cause of death.
Myers, who was 6 feet 3 and weighed more than 300 pounds at one point, anointed himself the "Overweight Lover," but he had slimmed down in recent years.

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Cardiff 3 Bristol City 2: Whittingham off the mark in stunning comeback
Peter Whittingham struck his first two goals of the season in spectacular fashion as Cardiff completed a stirring fightback against npower Championship strugglers Bristol City.
The Bluebirds midfielder arrowed his first goal into the bottom corner a minute into the second half to haul the Welsh club back from two goals down and then curled home a sublime free-kick to leave the rock bottom Robins without a win in their last six league matches.
Keith Millen's side had turned the formbook upside down early in the first half by roaring into a two-goal lead in the first eight minutes thanks to efforts from on-loan Tottenham teenager Steve Caulker and Jon Stead, before Jay Bothroyd pulled one back for the home side.
Head for heights: Cardiff's Gabor Gyepes climbs above the defence
Cardiff have now won three of their last four league encounters and stay second in the table.
Michael Chopra returned for Cardiff after a two-month lay-off due to ankle ligament damage, but there was no Craig Bellamy, who has ongoing knee trouble.
New dad Danny Haynes returned for the visitors to partner Stead in attack, but it was defender Caulker who ensured the Robins made a flying start, rising highest at the far post to head home Jamie McAllister's left-wing cross in the sixth minute.
The visitors stunned the home faithful two minutes later when they doubled their lead from another set-piece.
Marvin Elliott headed on Cole Skuse's corner and when the ball broke to Stead six yards out the big striker lashed the ball into the top corner for his third goal of the season.
But in a storming start Bothroyd settled home nerves in the 12th minute, applying a clinical finish from 12 yards after collecting Chopra's ball into the penalty area.
Bothroyd forced a fine save from former England goalkeeper David James shortly before the break and Mark Hudson headed Whittingham's corner just over the crossbar.
But Cardiff were rewarded for their pressure just a minute into the second half thanks to a stunning effort from Whittingham, who rifled the ball into the bottom corner from 30 yards.
James pulled off another top-class save to keep out Chris Burke's close range effort, but the visitors still carried a threat on the counter-attack.
McAllister's 30-yard bullet was save tipped round the post by Cardiff goalkeeper Tom Heaton and Albert Adomah's angled shot was blocked by defender Gabor Gyepes.
Bothroyd volleyed wide from close range and Whittingham pulled his effort wide as Cardiff chased a third goal before the Robins responded again through midfielder Elliott, whose thumping drive was brilliantly kept out by Heaton.
But Cardiff maintained their momentum and edged their noses in front in the 78th minute.
Visiting skipper Louis Carey fouled Whittingham 25 yards from goal and the Cardiff midfielder picked himself up to curl the subsequent free-kick beyond the flailing James into the top corner.
Caulker then headed narrowly wide at the other end as the Robins tried to salvage a point, but despite Danny Rose's superb 30-yard volley, Cardiff closed the game out comfortably, with successive shots from substitute Jason Koumas blocked by visiting defender Liam Fontaine.
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The standard 2.4-liter engine doesn't cut it for us; it feels breathless and overtaxed, especially when carrying passengers.
It takes the 2.0-liter turbo to get to 60 mph in seven seconds, which is a respectable and more livable performance, while its fuel mileage is just one mpg less. But the main thing is the confidence and safety in passing, with the 2.0t.
The six-speed automatic is programmed with effective shift points, and a manual mode is available to shift at the lever on the console.
Every Santa Fe Sport has Drive Mode with three settings: Sport, Eco, and Normal. Sport mode delivers the most precise handling, but that isn't really saying a lot, as the steering isn't very sharp to start with.
The all-wheel-drive system uses an open center differential to move power from the front wheels to the rears when traction is needed. It's not an off-road system, but definitely improves driving in snow, ice and mud. Also on dry pavement in corners, since the system torque vectoring to add precision to the grip.
For a compact crossover, the Santa Fe Sport has looks that are quite appealing. It represents a successful blend and sharp application of the best modern Hyundai styling themes.
An hexagonal grille is flanked by foglamps and LED-accented headlamps. The side sills span largely from front to rear wheelwell. The rear end looks balanced in the layout of glass and taillamps.
Dual tailpipes exit at the right rear, maybe an attempt to be masculine. The ground clearance is 7.3 inches, more than a sedan but less than a Subaru Outback.
The cabin is roomier than most rivals, especially in front. It's practical and uses quality materials. The dashboard undulates over controls flanked by large climate vents. Big knobs adjust the audio and fan. The available panoramic sunroof can open the cabin to the sky, but lowers headroom.
The bolstering in the front seat cushions is sufficient, and the backrests are nicely shaped.
The rear seat splits and folds, and slides more than five inches fore and aft, in all models except the base with fabric upholstery. The seatbacks recline, as well.
Behind the rear seat, there's a solid 35.4 cubic feet of cargo space, and with the seat folded the volume grows to 71.5 cubic feet. There's a spot under the floor that can contain a laptop. A cargo cover is standard.
Best of all, the front passenger seat folds flat, to open worlds of versatility.
We've ruled out the base engine because it's lame, now the problem is that the better engine, the 2.0t, costs $6400 more, so there goes the bargain. However the 2.0t has many more features, including heated leather seats, but you're still looking at $34k with freight for an all-wheel drive model, and still not the Ultimate. The fuel mileage and handling are not reasons to buy. There are many worthy contenders, so it's hard to find a reason to call the Santa Fe Sport the best value.
Sam Moses contributed to this review, with staff reports.
The 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport ($24,950) comes with the 2.4-liter engine, fabric upholstery, cruise control, remote keyless entry, daytime running lights, LED-accented projector headlights, cargo cover, and 17-inch alloy wheels. Seven airbags are standard, including a driver's knee airbag. The AM/FM/SiriusXM/CD player has auxiliary and USB ports, Bluetooth with audio streaming, and six speakers.
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To track Christopher Dorner, police from dozens of agencies chased tips across multiple states and into Mexico. But it appears now that he found a hiding place where searchers were thickest.
It is unclear how long Dorner, 33, was hunkered down in the cabin in the 1200 block of Club View Drive, in the snowy mountains near Big Bear. But the cabin was so close to the manhunt command post and to an adjacent press area that countless police and reporters would have fallen in his line of vision.
Questions abounded Wednesday about how Dorner managed to evade capture at the very center of the manhunt, a day after he apparently died in another cabin nearby during a police siege.
PHOTOS: Manhunt for ex-LAPD officer
Authorities are trying to confirm whether charred remains found in the cabin, which caught fire after police lobbed incendiary tear gas inside, belonged to Dorner.
Authorities declared the manhunt over Wednesday. And the Los Angeles Police Department, which had been on frequent tactical alerts, has resumed normal operations. Most of the protective details have been called off the 50 or so families who were threatened in an online manifesto police say Dorner wrote.
Dorner, an ex-LAPD officer embittered by his firing, killed the daughter of a retired LAPD captain, her fiance and two law officers during a nine-day rampage that began in Irvine, police say.
INTERACTIVE MAP: Searching for suspected shooter
On Feb. 7, authorities found the smoking wreckage of Dorner's Nissan Titan in the Big Bear area, triggering a massive search. Could Dorner, who reportedly bragged about his military and survivalist skills, survive on the cold mountain? Could he have staged the burning truck as a diversion, and already be hundreds of miles away? Was he dead?
San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department officials said the search included more than 600 cabins over eight square miles in the Big Bear area, where many of the structures are empty vacation homes. But Jeanne Kelly, who lives blocks from where Dorner was apparently holed up, said searchers never knocked on her door.
"I think if they searched every house, they probably would've found him," said Kelly, 61. "I hate to knock them."
WHO THEY WERE: Victims in the Dorner case
Jim Rose lives half a mile from the command center, and said searchers never knocked on his door either. "One friend said 'OK, so much for the inspection,' " said Rose, 78.
At a news conference Wednesday afternoon, sheriff's officials defended the search. They said deputies checked the general area extensively and said they did not identify signs of forced entry at that particular cabin.
Officials said the cabin was last rented Feb. 6, a day before Dorner's truck was found burning nearby.
Jack Gaston and his wife, Donna, said they are happy the search is over and hope life will return to normal on the mountain, where roads were closed and residents passed through multiple police checkpoints over the last week.
They said they were shocked that Dorner had still been in the area. "We figured he was five states away from here," Donna Gaston said.
The mayhem began Feb. 3, when Monica Quan, daughter of a retired LAPD captain, and her fiance, Keith Lawrence, were found shot to death in an Irvine parking garage.
Police soon found a Facebook manifesto believed to be Dorner's, which vowed "unconventional and asymmetrical warfare" against police and their families for what he called his unfair firing from the LAPD.
On Feb. 7, hours after apparently trying to steal a boat in Point Loma, Dorner opened fire on two Riverside officers, killing one of them, Michael Crain. In Torrance, police mistakenly shot at two trucks wrongly believed to be Dorner's, hitting a 71-year-old woman in the back.
Then police found Dorner's burning pickup truck and converged en masse on the Big Bear area.
On Tuesday afternoon, Jim and Karen Reynolds entered their condominium on Club View Drive and found Dorner hiding inside. They said Dorner tied them up, then stole their purple Nissan. Earlier reports had indicated that two housecleaners were the people who discovered Dorner in the condo.
California Department of Fish and Wildlife spokesman Andrew Hughan said game wardens spotted Dorner tailgating a school bus on Highway 38, apparently as protection against spike-strips police might deploy.
He said Dorner lost the wardens in the ensuing chase, then crashed into a snow berm.
Rick Heltebrake, a ranger at a local Boy Scout camp, said he was driving on Glass Road with his Dalmation when he saw movement in the trees. It was a man dressed in camouflage and a ballistics vest. He had an assault rifle. Heltebrake knew it was Dorner.
"He came at me with his gun leveled at my head," Heltebrake said. "I stopped, put my truck in park, raised my hands, and he said, 'I don't want to hurt you, just get out, start walking up the road and take your dog.' I said, 'Can I get her leash?' He said 'No, just start walking.' "
The Fish and Wildlife spokesman said a warden, a former Marine, spotted Dorner and gave chase.
Dorner fired at the warden, blowing out the window of the warden's vehicle and narrowly missing his head. The warden stopped his car, pointed his semiautomatic rifle and unloaded 20 rounds at the fleeing truck.
Authorities chased Dorner into a Seven Oaks Road cabin amid a massive gun battle. A San Bernardino County deputy was killed and another badly injured.
LAPD Lt. Andy Neiman said he was listening to radio traffic as it was happening. "It was horrifying to listen to that firefight and hear those words 'Officer down,' " Neiman said. "It's the most gut-wrenching experience that you can have as a police officer."
Law enforcement officers lobbed conventional tear gas into the cabin, but when Dorner failed to emerge they used CS gas canisters, a more intense weapon known to start fires, and sent in a demolition vehicle. The cabin caught fire and burned down.
San Bernardino County Sheriff John McMahon said deputies did not purposely burn down the cabin. He said they deployed the gas canister after they were left with no other options.
"I can tell you it was not on purpose," he said. "We did not intentionally burn down that cabin to get Mr. Dorner out."
McMahon praised the deputies involved in the standoff. "It was like a war zone, and our deputies continued to go in the area. ... Our deputies are true heroes."
Regardless of Dorner's presumed death, Neiman, the LAPD lieutenant, said his agency would continue examining the handling of Dorner's disciplinary case at the LAPD, which Chief Charlie Beck had ordered. Dorner complained that he had been fired unfairly.
In Riverside on Wednesday, police motorcycles led a lengthy procession toward a service for Crain, the slain Riverside officer.
Mary Ann Taylor, who lives down the street from the Grove Community Church where it took place, stood with her twin granddaughters and watched as police cars filed past with flashing lights.
"Put your hands over your hearts. Show some respect for them," Taylor told the girls, and added: "I think all of us feel the sadness of the last few days."
Big Bear Lake Mayor Jay Obernolte said he was relieved that the manhunt seemed to be over. The area was "freed of the sense of being a community that is not safe because there is a cop killer hiding in our little mountain town."
Times staff writers Louis Sahagun and Ruben Vives in Big Bear, Hailey Branson- Potts in Riverside and Kate Mather, Andrew Blankstein, Matt Stevens, Rong-Gong Lin II, Laura Nelson, Rosanna Xia, Richard Winton, Joel Rubin, Joseph Serna, and Robert J. Lopez contributed to this report.


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Despite being clobbered in the courts by Apple to the tune of a billion bucks recently, Samsung appears to have retained its sense of humor, with a report on Tuesday suggesting the Korean tech giant is currently filming another of its TV ads poking fun at devotees of the Cupertino-based company.
The latest ad, being shot in Los Angeles, looks to be along the same lines as previous Samsung productions, reports The Verge, featuring a store with more than a passing resemblance to an Apple Store, complete with Apple-style signage (showing slogans like "join the crowd"), cardboard cut-outs of smiling 'Apple Geniuses' and mock-ups of various Apple products.
Earlier ads, one of which you can catch below, have shown hordes of people waiting in line for the doors of an Apple-style store to open so they can get their hands on the tech company's refreshed phone. "If it looks the same, how will people know I upgraded?" asks one worried person in the line. Next they take an interest in someone walking by using a nifty-looking handset. They seem to like it, until they discover it's made by Samsung. "I could never get a Samsung, I'm creative," says one guy. "Dude, you're a barista," his friend tells him. The pay-off line? "The next big thing is already here." We can expect more of the same in the new ad.
The Korean company is using its anti-Apple ads as part of an ongoing strategy to dampen down consumer enthusiasm for the iPhone. In fact, a study conducted following the airing last year of one of Samsung's anti-Apple ads appeared to show that they were indeed having a damaging effect on consumer perception of Apple's iPhone 4S. No wonder the company's filming another one.
Last month the iPhone's main competitor, Samsung's Galaxy S3 smartphone, outsold the iPhone 4S for the first time ever, though admittedly this may have been in part down to Apple fans holding out for the soon-to-launch iPhone 5.
With Apple just hours away from unveiling the next iteration of its popular handset, we can expect to see the Korean tech company's latest pop at Apple coming to our screens in the very near future.
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Several years ago, I met Alec Finlay for a spot of lunch at The Cluny in the Ouseburn Valley.
By that stage, we had already worked on several projects together. Through our collaborations, I was gaining insights into Alec's mind, insights that were already enhancing my outlook on the world around me.
We sat outside on a lovely, relaxed sunny afternoon. Around us, the colours of Spring were springing and above us, the blue sky…
Ah yes, the blue sky.
That's what Alec wanted to discuss — the colour of the blue sky.
What colour is it? Could I use my understanding of digital colour and technical skills to somehow translate what's up there into some glorious new colour wheel down here?
As it happened, yes I could and that idea manifested itself as sky-wheel.
Later, we would also make apple-wheel together, a piece that would form part of Alec's shortlist exhibition for the Northern Art Prize:
On his skying blog, Alec describes the thinking behind sky-wheel in more detail:
This sky-wheel is a record of the colour of the sky, representative of a coastal location in North East England. It is…a work that appears to be scientific but is in fact entirely subjective.
While the sky-wheel does not meet any scientific criteria…his (Jack's) role was as a mediator, between the technology of the digital camera, which produced the sky samples we used, and the technology of the digital ink-jet printer, which produced the final artwork.
The outer ring of the sky-wheel records a colour for every day, specified from a digital photograph of the sky. The camera is in a fixed position on the roof of NaREC (Blyth), pointing directly overhead and taking photographs at four hourly intervals during daylight hours. The calendar ran from midsummer day 2007 to midsummer eve 2008.
The outer ring shows the 365 days.
The second ring records a colour for every week; an amalgam of the seven colours for the individual days during this time period.
The third ring records a colour for every month; an amalgam of the four colours for the individual weeks during this time period.
The penultimate ring records a colour for each season; an amalgam of the three colours for the individual months during this time period.
The inner circle of the sky-wheel is a composite colour representing the entire year; this was created by amalgamating every other colour specification that appears in the colour wheel.
Below are photographs of the camera I rigged to capture the sky every four hours for a year from midsummer day 2007 to midsummer eve 2008.
The Canon SLR was controlled by an Intervalometer, all neatly encapsulated within a waterproof housing. I managed to feed a mains power lead from the camera, through the housing and attach it to an external power supply on the roof.
Every couple of weeks, I travelled to Blyth to swap the memory cards over and collect the images it had captured:
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Here it is this morning right after we started - three years of total neglect!
This is the other side. Pretty soon the lawnmowing is going to have to start, too!
Mr. Squash just had to get a photo of me working hard! There are NO rocks in our gardens! After spending hours and hours sifting out rocks at the old house, this is a real treat for me!! What we do have is a great worm population - woo-hoo!! There is also a tall spigot near the fence which is connected to the sprinkler system - instant watering!
Here is Mr. Squash looking happy with my favorite tool - the pitchfork! I actually asked for it for Christmas one year! Don't you love his hat?
And here we are all finished! Tomorrow I'm going to trim the rose bushes and also these arborvitae.
Next up is to pour through the seed catalog and figure out what to plant --- tomatoes, lettuce, carrots, radishes and green onions for sure. In other areas of the garden - pumpkin, zuchinni, cucumber, pole beans, broccoli. Let the planting begin!


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Through "The Spirit of Volunteerism" international exchange to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Peace Corps, Kossiwa Djondo, an International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) participant from Togo, joined Peace Corps alumnae who served in Togo and thousands of other Peace Corps alumni from across the United States this past weekend at the 50th Anniversary Procession of Flags from Arlington National Cemetery to the Lincoln Memorial.
From September 25 through October 15, the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) is bringing 51 men and women from countries where there is a Peace Corps presence to the United States to better understand how to expand community-based volunteer activities in their own countries. All participants have influenced the Peace Corps programs in their countries and led volunteering efforts in their local communities. Click here to learn more about this people-to-people exchange.
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Over the past six years the Friends of Pakistan USA, an affiliate of the National Peace Corps Assn., has worked to send aid to Pakistani NGO's for disaster relief and educational programs. We who saw Peace Corps service in Pakistan in the sixties are frustrated by the current lack of a Peace Corps presence in that country. We must find a way to develop "Spirit of Volunteerism" programs with Pakistan, in spite of the current tensions. We see Pakistanis developing promising volunteer initiatives already. This could be what our nations need to restore our relationship.


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This class is intended for those who have never played a `ukulele, a beginner or continuing student. Yao will learn how to hold, tune, and play the `ukulele for sing-alongs. Basic theory such as rhythmic values (whole, half, quarter, eighth notes), time signatures, etc. will be introduced. You should be able to play several different basic strumming styles, read and understand `ukulele chord charts, transpose songs into other keys, and play along to a large selection of songs, or play at least one song all the way through!
For intermediate students, you will work on more advanced arrangements of songs, strumming styles, increase your chord vocabulary and generally gain a greater knowledge of the `ukulele. You will also learn how to read tablature to play simple melody lines. It will help if you are familiar with the following music theory concepts: key signature (especially the keys of C, F, and G), time signature (3/4, 4/4 and 6/8), and rhythmic values including whole, half, ...
About Wilma Evangeline
Upright Piano
Yamaha Electric Keyboard, Guitar, Violin, Flute & Drums
*** Travel Equipment ***
Guitar, Keyboard,
*** Specialties ***
Early Childhood Music, General Music Education, Music Therapy & Special Education Services
· Piano · In studio
· Vocal Training · In studio
· Piano · In studio
Wilma Evangeline B.
Wilma Evangeline B.
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Whether you want to strum along to your favorite songs or learn to read music let's have fun together
About Aleksis
My education includes classical voice training with Michele Howard Hansen, an opera singer that often performs at the Kennedy Center. I studied piano with Geoffrey Chappell, who writes for Jazz Times. I also received compositional training on multiple instruments from Stanley Cowell, who recorded and performed with legends like Miles Davis.
I have been performing professionally since 1992. I studied education in college and did my student teaching in a music class at Goshen Elementary School in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
I have been teaching music pr
Whatever your goals or abilities, I look forward to working with you!
*** Lesson Details ***
Experience fun based lessons as my teaching approach is relaxed and inspirational. I enjoy working with all ages, adjusting my teaching methods to accommodate your learning style and abilities. Learn to play the music you love! You learn best when you enjoy what you are playing, I can help you play along with your favorites or even write your own songs. I always ask my students at the beginning of a lesson "What would you like to do today?" Then structure the lesson accordingly into a routine that the student can practice on their own. Generally the time is divided into warm ups, learning new material, then picking a fun song the student choses. Whether your interest is Classical, Jazz, Rock, Pop music, etc... I'm here help you reach your goals so let's make your dreams come true with music together!
*** Travel Equipment ***
Books, Guitar, music stand, metronome, picks, tuner, page clips, capo, media player, laptop, Keyboard (on request), and recording equipment (on request)
*** Specialties ***
With Voice I specialize in helping people prepare for auditions such as American Idol. I have students who simply want to be karaoke stars. I have several professional singers that hire me as a voice coach and producer for recording sessions. I have taught children as young as 2 and those that retired with a lifelong dream to sing. Though my training is classical, I can teach Jazz, Pop, Rock, Rap, R&B, etc...whatever is fun for the student. I highly recommend learning to read music but I do not push it unless parents want their child to.
With Piano I can teach traditionally from Alfred and Bastien Piano Courses depending if they are auditory or visual learners. For Kinesthetic learners I use Hanon scale exercises and Rothman Rhythm Exercises. For those that want to learn notation I introduce classical and Jazz composers unless there is a popular artist/band/movie theme etc...that they would like to learn. However I do not push students to read music unless their parents would prefer it. I tend to keep more students that want to learn to play by ear especially adults by using rhythm training and music theory exercises and then applying them to songs they love. For piano I haven't had much success with children younger than 3. I also have a lot experience working with special needs children.
For Guitar I teach Classical, Acoustic, and Electric all styles and genres. I encourage sight reading but don't mind using tabs. I use more exercises with these students, since the first month students have a hard time making a sound. I try to make the lessons fun by having students strum chords along with songs they chose. I teach lead and rhythm even songwriting and composition. Job satisfaction for me is seeing my students leave a lesson with a smile on their face so I make sure to be a fun based teacher that doesn't give the student a hard time about not practicing.
For Recording and Performance I use the knowledge I gained doing Pro Audio Sales for Guitar Center from 2000-2002 to help clients build their own home studio. I have lots of producers and engineers I work with on a regular basis to produce broadcast quality audio and video recordings and help my students use their lessons and pre-production for those opportunities. I can teach Garage Band or Pro Tools classes on navigating the software and utilizing all the commands. I can also teach room acoustics and using the right microphone and how to position them with the right equipment and the right acoustics to get the best possible tone that they are looking for. I can also teach editing, mixing, looping, sampling, midi, and mastering so that the student can eventually work on their own writing, performing, and recording their music.
· Singing · In home
· Classical Piano · In home
· Singing · In home
Aleksis B.
Aleksis B.
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I can cover any genres a student might want to learn as well as different techniques specific to the Ukulele
About Nathan
*** Lesson Details ***
My lessons are laid back, with a focus on perfecting the basics. Most students work out of a method book appropriate to their skill level. Aside from that we'll also spend time learning songs and pieces of the students choice. With the right amount of effort, you'll know your way around your instrument in no time at all
*** Travel Equipment ***
*** Specialties ***
I teach all styles and genres
· Piano · In home
· Ukulele · In home
· Drum · In home
Nathan R.
Nathan R.
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Learn how to play basic chords and sing your favorite songs.
Explore how chords are built and how to read music charts.
How to watch videos and play like your favorite artists.
Compile your Ukulele Songbook - and maybe create your own songs?
About Carolyn
I studied: classical piano, organ, oboe, clarinet, violin, voice, and guitar. I sang in jazz trios and pop bands, earned income as a church organist/choir accompanist, and spent 15 years teaching private piano lessons to students of all ages.
I studied drawing and painting, I drew trees, animals, the ocean, sky and mountains, still life, and the people around me.
Upon arriving in New York City, I entered into a journey of playing at a Washington Heights gos
I now compose and sing my songs - interweaving voice with keyboard or guitar. Besides teaching privately, I can be found performing my songs in clubs, outdoor festivals, coffee houses, and poetry/healing events. I currently attended a certificate program in sound & music healing and the focus of my music rests here. I incorporate many techniques to aid students in relaxation, breath awareness, and de-stressing.
Using traditional teaching methods, I create meaningful experiences for students by:
- being patient, flexible and creative in approach
- using visual, aural, and tactile teaching tools
*** Lesson Details ***
After 3 to 6 Months OF Lessons, you can use the important music fundamentals you've learned to create music you love.
After about a year, you are invited to share your music with others in an intimate family recital or a performance for charity in service to your community!
*** Studio Equipment ***
Upright piano, piano synthesizer, guitar, percussion instruments
*** Travel Equipment ***
Carolyn carries her own guitar, teaching aids, manuscript paper, pen/pencils, and handouts.
Recommended for students:
KEYBOARD - ideally, have your own keyboard/piano, piano books, staff paper
ACOUSTIC UKULELE/GUITAR - your own guitar, capo, tuner, staff & TAB paper (you can wait for teacher to help you choose)
VOICE - have sheet music, lyrics or charts of your songs
SONGWRITING - have manuscript paper, recording device and journal/tablets to record their ideas
ALL STUDENTS - small tablet for notes & keeping track of assignments and a recording device to hear your playing/singing/compositions (optional)
*** Specialties ***
Performing Singer-Songwriter specializing in improvisation and Sound & Music Healing.
· Piano · In studio
· Singing · In home
· Ukulele · In home
Carolyn O.
Carolyn O.
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Experienced in teaching ukulele for over 5 years. Experienced in teaching other stringed instruments (guitar, bass, mandolin) for over 30 years.
About Geoff
Upon graduation, I moved to the DC area to work in the engineering field, while s
My most long-term experiences in music have been serving in my local church for over 30 years, either playing guitar (acoustic, electric, bass), piano, or arranging vocals in a contemporary worship band. I also started a church choir, and led both choir and small orchestra in a number of special performances. Additionally, I led congregational worship in different scenarios. During this time I also taught students of all ages guitar, piano, and music theory, and have continued to today in helping students to find their musical potential and pursue their musical ambitions.
I have recently retired from my engineering career so I can use my musical gifts in my local church and teach music as a second career. I have completed my second degree at George Mason University, and continue to play with other musicians there. More importantly, I continue to learn how to better teach others of all ages how to grow in all aspects of music-making.
*** Lesson Details ***
Having taught for many years, my approach is flexible and I can adjust my teaching style and/or curriculum to maximize the student's potential for learning at any age. I encourage disciplined practice while working to make learning music an enjoyable experience. Although I specialize in guitar styles, I also teach piano, and can include music theory, sight reading, composition, and how to improvise on any instrument. I have taught improvisation on a number of different instruments such as violin, cello, flute, and clarinet.
Here are some testimonials from present or former students/parents:
"Mr. S. is very earnest; when he gives you a compliment, you can tell he really means it. He's very patient and experienced and skilled and he is willing to take what he's teaching down to my level to help me understand it." Gregory K., age 10
Geoff is a patient and encouraging instructor. He tailored my lessons towards the skills that I needed. He provides the necessary encouragement when the long hours of practice seem impossible to sustain. I could write a book about Geoff's credentials: highly qualified is an understatement. -- Neal B.
Mr. S. is awesome at playing and teaching guitar, and he is nice and helps you. -- Michael B., age 12
I'm sure I could learn to Play Guitar Today using books and videos, but I think I'm on the right track with private one-on-one instruction. Linda H.
The guitar lessons are fun, interactive, and instructive. A great way to make learning a delight! Gina R., parent
*** Studio Equipment ***
Office at home w/ keyboard and guitars, white board, seating for parents
*** Travel Equipment ***
I provide self-produced instructional material.
Students provide their own instrument and a folder to store instructional material.
*** Specialties ***
I teach any style of guitar, including classical and jazz. I also teach improvisation or "playing by ear" on any instrument; my experience includes piano, violin, cello, clarinet, and flute.
I'm very familiar with 60's music (e.g., Beatles)
I've performed a lot of folk music, rock music, and classical music
I've played classical guitar and in classical and jazz ensembles at weddings and other special events.
· Ukulele · In home
· Acoustic Guitar · In studio
· Acoustic Guitar · In studio
Geoff S.
Geoff S.
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See how easy it is to learn how to play the Ukulele!
With one to one instruction, you'll learn to play chords, scales, note reading, tablature, finger picking, strum patterns and improvisation. Within just a few lessons, students will begin learning how to play their favorite songs, including, "Somewhere over the Rainbow" ," I'm Yours", "Hey Soul Sister" and many more. Also, students will learn how to play various styles of music like, Blues, Pop, Classical and Rock.
About John
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Lessons are custom designed to meet the needs of every student, whether it is someone just starting out with the basics or for that seasoned player that wants to hone their professional skills. As a teacher, I consider myself easy going and laid back, with an emphasis on encouraging each student to do their very
*** Studio Equipment ***
Guitar, instruments, keyboards recording equipment, waiting room, seating for parents
*** Travel Equipment ***
Music stand, foot stool, cables.- Teacher
Own instrument, amplifier if needed, notebook.-Student
*** Specialties ***
I have been teaching for about 25 years and am well versed in Jazz, Classical, Rock, Blues and Country genres. I focus on anything from note reading, theory, improvisation and composing.
· Guitar · In studio
· Guitar · In studio
· Guitar · In home
John B.
John B.
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I have had the opportunity to really stretch the limits of the ukulele because of the classes I teach with the instrument. In addition to the typical strum-along style of Uke playing, I can teach the Ukulele in a great deal of styles and using a great number of techniques.
About Jared
I have been playing an instrument since the 4th grade (cello) and, as I learned more about how music works, was slowly able to pick-up a greater variety instruments with an increasing degree of ease. In high school, I decided to pick-up the guitar just to "have fun and rock out". I joined a band, played in the high school orchestra, joined the high school jazz band and began to practice songwriting and cover songs. Still, it was not until after I took my first class on music the
I have been teaching music for over 7 years and have had the privilege of teaching children as young as 4 to adults in their late 80's. I am a very attentive teacher who can not only help get you moving in the right direction but keep you on that path until your are a self-sufficient musician. A level of musicianship that simply means you can learn whatever you want on your instrument on your own, whether it be for business, pleasure or for mere self-improvement.
Through my own student career in private lessons I had the chance to study with graduates of the Musician's Institute (MI), the California Institute of the Arts (CAL Arts) and Berklee College of Music. This has provided me with an inside look into how and what each institute teaches, as well as a first hand look at the techniques and ideas that the great players from these remarkable schools have come to produce.
My formal music education consists of 2 years at Pasadena City College where I obtained my general Associates Degree (much of the studies included music) and a semester at California State University Long Beach as a Jazz Guitar Performance Major. Additionally, I completed a great deal of California State University Long Beach's teaching credential program (focusing on the teaching of history/social studies), where I learned strategies and theories of how and what to teach my students - making me that much more knowledgable of my craft. At Pasadena City College I studied with jazz/classical guitarist, Ron Berman, who has played with such jazz greats as Herb Ellis and Jimmy Wyble. At Cal State Long Beach I studied with jazz guitarist Ron Eschete, a former teacher at MI who has toured with the likes of Ray Brown, John Dizzy Gillespie and Jim Hall.
Most importantly I hope to show you or your child a new way to love and appreciate music. And to provide you with the ability and know-how to have the most fun on your instrument as possible.
*** Lesson Details ***
Throughout my lessons, I always encourage basic skills including scales, sight-reading and technical exercises. But what I hope to give all my students is a basic understanding of music and their instrument, providing them with a practical ability to navigate the vast world of music for a lifetime.
Beyond these skills, I always have songs, styles and theory for you to work on but I am often more interested in what you as an individual want to learn on your instrument. Getting to learn concepts that you have chosen yourself will help encourage practice and will make the finished product all the more the rewarding.
I can custom tailor a teaching curriculum and/or style for any of my students: we can focus on learning songs, learning to read, how to write music, how music works, and even how to play specific styles of music (including funk, rock, jazz, Latin, flamenco, classical, country and blues). I also self tailor my own worksheets and set weekly goals with my students to help encourage practice, understanding and progress. For students interested in more advanced concepts, I can also teach ear training, music theory, advanced jazz improvisation as well as advanced playing techniques.
All this in a friendly and easy-going teaching environment.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Located in my home garage, it is equipped with a small stage, an upright piano, an electric keyboard, a PA system, amplifiers, a drum set, a lap steel guitar, a pedal steel guitar, 2 cellos, multiple guitars, 3 mandolins, a dobro, a 5-string banjo, a 4-string tenor banjo, 2 ukuleles, 2 accordions and 2 electric basses.
*** Specialties ***
Styles: Jazz, Rock, Reggae, Metal, Funk, Progressive Rock, Classical, Folk, Bluegrass, Country, Various forms of Latin Music, Blues, and a few others.
Instruments Beginner to Advanced: Drums, Accordion, Piano, Guitar, Mandolin, Cello, Banjo (5 String), Irish Tenor Banjo (4 String GDAE), Tenor Banjo (4 String CGDA), Electric Bass, Ukulele, Dobro, Lap Steel Guitar (6 String C6 Tuning), Slide Guitar, Pedal Steel Guitar (10 String E9 Tuning).
I also teach the Beginning and Advanced concepts of:
Music Theory, Ear Training, Sight Reading, and Song Writing.
· Piano · Online
· Banjo · Online
· Piano · Online
Jared J.
Jared J.
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With my broad performance and compositional background in folk, classical, jazz, rock, bluegrass, soul, blues, and musical theater, I offer students a wide musical perspective and tailor lessons to match student interests. I work with students on music of their choosing to improve technique and develop an understanding of music theory, improvisation, and composition.
About Mark
I have recorded several CDs of my original compositions, including music for solo acoustic guitar, chamber music for classical banjo, and scores for live theater productions. I have also recorded and produced CDs of other recording artists.
I teach private and group lessons on guitar, banjo, mandolin, ukulele, and bass guitar at my home studio in Maryland, at several area music schools, and online. With my broad performance and compositional back
· Classical Guitar · In home
· Mandolin · In studio
· Acoustic Guitar · In studio
Mark S.
Mark S.
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Have fun and learn to read music on a cute and easy instrument. Great for young children just starting out, and enjoyable for adults wanting to add Ukulele to their bucket list!
About Sheralee
· Music Theory · In studio
· Piano · In studio
· Piano · In studio
Sheralee T.
Sheralee T.
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January 21, 2014 12:00 ET
EDMONTON, AB--(Marketwired - January 21, 2014) - Scotiabank and the Edmonton Oilers are proud to announce a new partnership, making Scotiabank the Official Bank of the team. The partnership will focus on programs aimed at supporting fans, communities and grassroots hockey.
"The Oilers are proud to embark on this new partnership with Scotiabank on behalf of our many fans in Oil Country. We share Scotiabank's commitment to community and hockey at all levels," said Patrick LaForge, Edmonton Oilers President & COO. "With Scotiabank on board, Oilers fans are certainly richer than they think."
"At Scotiabank, we think it's important to have a team to believe in; which is why we are thrilled to welcome the Oilers to the roster of teams and leagues we support across Canada. Our support ranges from over 5,000 community hockey teams and extends to the CWHL and NHL," said Laurie Stang, Scotiabank Senior Vice President of the Prairie Region. "We look forward to teaming up with the Edmonton Oilers to offer hockey fans some unforgettable experiences."
To celebrate the new partnership, on January 22, 2014 Scotiabank will present Edmonton Oilers Captain Andrew Ference and Assistant Coach Steve Smith as the surprise special guest coaches at a local hockey practice for one of its sponsored teams. This team will be drawn from the 194 teams in the greater Edmonton area that are a part of the Scotiabank Community Hockey Sponsorship Program.
Over the course of the six-year partnership, Scotiabank and the Edmonton Oilers will provide a range of fan initiatives and community programs including a community hockey focused in-game feature; and the Scotiabank Girls HockeyFest, a free hockey festival for girls aged 7-14 where they have a chance to improve their on-ice and off-ice life skills by learning from elite and CWHL women athletes.
"We feel it's important to build teamwork and camaraderie in both sport and community, and we truly believe that everyone needs a team," said John Doig, Scotiabank Chief Marketing Officer. "We've been able to see first-hand how much hockey means to people from coast to coast, particularly at the community level. As Scotiabankers, we look forward to bringing our passion for the game to Edmonton and working with the Oilers to give back to their great fans."
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Countless comic-book bad guys have made the fatal mistake of underestimating the Hulk. Have Hollywood and the media made the same costly error?
For weeks, industry gossip and news reports have focused not only on the shaky stance of Friday's "Speed Racer" -- which seems certain to be spanked by "Iron Man" over the weekend -- but also the outlook and production problems for June 13's "The Incredible Hulk." Some people inside "Hulk" distributor Universal Pictures say picking on the not-so-jolly green giant has become as much an industry blood sport as talent agencies' raiding their rival firms.
Universal and Marvel Studios, which bankrolled "Hulk," believe two recent events have dramatically upgraded the film's prospects. First was last weekend's stunning $99-million opening of "Iron Man," the first movie independently developed, produced and financed by Marvel. Second was "Hulk's" late-April presentation at New York's Comic-Con convention, which immediately sparked a flood of rave Internet postings.
Because "Hulk" doesn't open for more than a month from now, audience tracking surveys have yet to show how interested -- or uninterested -- ticket buyers might be in the adaptation. But Universal and Marvel are both confident that once people see the new film, they will quickly forget the sour aftertaste from the earlier "Hulk," which Universal both made and released.
"The biggest challenge on 'The Incredible Hulk' was Ang Lee's 'Hulk' in 2003," says Kevin Feige, president of Marvel Studios.
In absolute and relative terms, director Lee's superhero movie opened fantastically, grossing $62.1 million in its first weekend. That placed it among the strongest introductions of any comic-book movie, trailing 2002's "Spider-Man" (which opened with $114.8 million) but ahead of 2000's "X-Men" ($54.5 million), 2003's "Daredevil" ($40.3 million) and 2005's "Fantastic Four" ($56.1 million).
But "Hulk's" real (and crushing) story unfolded over its second weekend, where middling reviews and corrosive word-of-mouth pushed its grosses down a staggering 70%.
More action this time
In deciding to return to the property after such a brief hiatus, Marvel and Universal tried to figure out what went wrong on the first film and how they could better capture the enduring appeal of one of Marvel's most popular creations. They also realized they would have to cut through a wall of disbelievers.
"We knew people would be out there saying, 'Why are you doing it again?' " says Adam Fogelson, Universal's marketing chief.
Universal and Marvel focused on three areas for improvement: Hulk had to be more heroic and romantic and less brooding, the new film needed to be a straight-ahead action film and not a psychological origin story, and "Hulk" had to be cast and made in a manner to convince moviegoers it was not a cynical shot at an easy payday.
"The first 'Hulk' was not as much of an action film," says Gale Anne Hurd, a producer on the 2003 original and this summer's retry. "And this time the Hulk really has a foe -- the Abomination. The movie does not examine how he became the Hulk."
Feige says Lee's first "Hulk" film delved into a tiny fraction of the character's mythology. "I just knew that 99% of the Hulk story hadn't been explored yet," he says.
As it did with "Iron Man," which stars Robert Downey Jr. and Gwyneth Paltrow, Marvel chose to cast "Hulk" with accomplished actors who theoretically wouldn't get involved in a project that wasn't classy.
The Hulk (known in friendlier moments as Bruce Banner) is played by "Fight Club's" Edward Norton, while Emil Blonsky (who is transformed into the Abomination) is played by fellow Oscar nominee Tim Roth ("Rob Roy"). The film is directed by Louis Leterrier, a young French filmmaker best known for the stylish, low-budget "Transporter" crime dramas.
Late start for trailer
The five-year proximity to the first "Hulk" wasn't Marvel and Universal's only challenge. Because the new edition involved elaborate special effects, Universal wasn't able to release a teaser trailer until March (many high-profile films launch their first trailers half a year before they hit theaters). "We wanted to make sure that from the very beginning of the creative campaign that we showed that this movie was different from the first," Fogelson says.
But since it took so long for the trailer to arrive, the pessimists controlled the debate. "I never quite felt it was a whipping boy, but I could feel the angst: Why aren't we seeing anything?" Feige says.
Fogelson says that while the press and a few bloggers were asking countless skeptical questions about the film (including a behind-the-scenes drama involving Norton's script ideas), promotional partners were sending a different message: They wanted in. "Hulk" will have more such deals than any other Universal movie this year, with the affiliates including Burger King, 7-Eleven, Best Buy, the GNC vitamin stores and Kmart.
But it was at April's Comic-Con gathering that Universal was able to make its biggest impression. The San Diego version of the geek fest attracts a much greater Hollywood and fan presence, but it happens after "Hulk's" premiere. So Universal and Marvel went to Manhattan, showing a new trailer, screening an extended scene and introducing the fact that "Iron Man's" Tony Stark makes a "Hulk" cameo appearance. (It's a cross-pollination strategy that Marvel has used in its comics and recently applied to "Iron Man" when the film's final frames teased to Samuel L. Jackson's upcoming appearance as the character Nick Fury.)
The reaction was overwhelming.
In a conference call with stock analysts Monday, Marvel Studios Chairman David Maisel said the new "Hulk" trailer "is the most viewed trailer on the Internet that [Universal has] ever released."
Several fan sites gushed over the Comic-Con panel and were especially impressed with the much improved and imposing look of the title character: "I left dying to see the movie" (i09.com); "Surely, anyone . . . who saw this presentation has little doubt that Leterrier, Marvel Studios and Universal got it right this time" (comingsoon.net); and "They won us over and we totally missed the panel" (nymag.com).
Daunting competitors
Unlike "Iron Man," which opened against little competition, "Hulk" faces a far more challenging schedule. It opens opposite M. Night Shyamalan's "The Happening," is preceded a week by Adam Sandler's "You Don't Mess With the Zohan" and is followed a week later by Mike Myers' "The Love Guru" and Steve Carell's "Get Smart."
And as well as "Iron Man" did (with the "Hulk" trailer playing before most of the film's showings), its premiere may set unreasonably high expectations for Marvel's second effort. "The good news is it means people want to go to the movies," Hurd says. "And it's a little like 'American Idol.' Does it mean the person who gets the second most votes isn't a good singer?"


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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Will Power says claiming the pole for the eighth Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg is a "good start," which he hopes six months down the road will lead to a championship finish.
Power set a circuit-qualifying record of 1 minute, 1.3721 seconds in winning the pole for the IZOD IndyCar Series' season-opening race March 25 (12:30 p.m. ET on ABC).
Power has started from the pole in the race on the 1.8-mile, 14-turn temporary street circuit for three consecutive years. He won in 2010 and was runner-up to Dario Franchitti in 2011.
Click it: Starting lineup from the three rounds of qualifications
"I'm very happy to get the first pole for Chevy as they return to the series," said Power, the series championship runner-up the past two seasons who posted the 25th pole start of his Indy car career. "We worked hard over the winter. (Team owner) Roger (Penske) has been pretty keen on winning this championship after the last couple of years.
"It's only the beginning of the weekend. We need to have a good strategy for the race and see what comes."
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Ryan Briscoe will start alongside his Team Penske teammate on the front row, while Andretti Autosport's Ryan Hunter-Reay and James Hinchcliffe will occupy Row 2. It's the best start in the race for all three (Hinchcliffe didn't compete in 2011).
"It's certainly fun with all the engines in the new car, all the manufacturers going head to head so St. Pete always puts on a good show and we're really happy to be here," Hunter-Reay said. We're proud of Chevy being in the top five. It's a good way to start the season in the beginning to a long trek. Tomorrow's the only real day that counts, and who knows what to expect, so should be exciting for the fans."
Helio Castroneves and Simon Pagenaud qualified fifth and sixth, respectively, in the Firestone Fast Six. But because Pagenaud's Schmidt-Hamilton Motorsports team made an unauthorized Honda engine change in practice a day earlier, he will be penalized 10 spots on the starting grid.
Scott Dixon, who was 0.0022 of a second out of qualifying for the Firestone Fast Six, will join Castroneves on the third row on the racetrack.
"Something didn't feel right, and I shut it down to be on the safe side. It is what it is, and that's racing," Pagenaud said. "The HP car is nice to drive around this street circuit of St. Pete. I love street circuits; they provide you so much adrenaline rush. I still think we'll be good."
Pagenaud was fifth on the time chart in the first practice session. After Pagenaud shut off the car and guided it into the pit box in the afternoon session, general manager Rob Edwards decided to end the practice early to allow the team and Honda engineers to analyze data and prepare the car for qualifying.
Honda Performance Development engineers decided an engine change was in order, but it fell outside the parameters of an approved engine change (not meeting its mileage limit or is damaged), which triggered the penalty. Pagenaud was quickest of the 26 cars in the morning session (1:01.8929).
Castroneves also had an issue; he was unable communicate with the crew in the second round.
"So, unfortunately I went over the limit of the car and end up hitting Turn 9 and I thought it was over," he said. "We weren't able to get in the top three, but the guys came fully focused to fix the car and rear suspension and in seven minutes they switched the entire suspension and we were able to go back there. Burt certainly happy for Team Penske having three cars in the top five."
Chevy chase
Six cars powered by Chevrolet were in the Firestone Fast Six.
"This is an exciting day in St. Pete and Chevy is back in IndyCar with five of the top six in the field running Chevrolet," said Jim Campbell, the U.S. Vice President Performance Vehicles and Motorsports for Chevrolet. "When you have three engine manufacturers, the level of competition will go up and it has. It's great for the series and great for the fans. In my days in motorsports for Chevrolet this is a very big day."
Of note
Franchitti will start ninth. "Our setup wasn't where it needed to be obviously," he said. "I don't think its by accident the Chevy guys were up there. We'll just keep our heads up and get the work done. We still have some tricks up our sleeve." ... Rubens Barrichello will start 13th in his IZOD IndyCar Series debut. "I am playing catch-up all the time. We unfortunately lost the morning session yesterday and I am still learning the circuit while the rest of the field is going flat out. I am pleased though; I improved this morning and today was the first time I have ever used the red (alternate) tires. I can never be pleased with 13th or 14th, but we have to set targets and my targets are high." ... Seven different teams were represented in the top 12 (Round 2).


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Azores calling
Azores calling
The side-by-side lakes, one green, one blue, called Sete Cidades are a must-see on the Azorean island of Sao Miguel.
Ponta Delgada's downtown is immaculate.
A rainbow forms over Lagoa das Furnas, a volcanic crater lake on Sao Miguel.
Local chef Paulo Costa lowers a wrapped pot filled with meats and vegetables into the hot earth for slow cooking.
Boston is the only American city offering year-round nonstop flights to Sao Miguel, whose population of nearly 140,000 exceeds the combined total inhabitants of the eight other islands.
And the flight there takes only about four hours.
Tourists expecting to find the white-sand beaches of the tropics will probably be disappointed. Beaches are attractive but generally rugged. Above, Milicias Beach.
Known for its hot springs, Furnas is a verdant village that hugs a light bulb-shaped lake sitting inside the rim of a volcano that last erupted in 1630. Everywhere you look there are fumaroles, those openings in the crust of the earth where steam and gases pour out.
The furmaroles are unmistakable reminders that you're standing on a volcano, and they make the center of the earth feel a whole lot closer than it really is.
There are numerous fountains where you can sample water from various mineral springs, each one with its own distinctive taste.
Lagoa do Fogo, or "Fire Lake," is a gorgeous blue lake sitting in a volcanic crater rimmed by green mountains.


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Ady Ann: the mothering feast highlights Taiwan actress love Strapless toast?
If I had known Ady Ann well in the explosion circle, Ady Ann, Xia Yuqiao, Joe Chen, Esther Lau and a group of sisterhood also formed a class called business circle, Princess Ann is chairman of the nature. But the popularity of mothering feast let the little sister surprise.
Mothering feast were invited over 400 entertainment friends, including two sides of the three big coffee artists, such as Richie Ren, Willber Pan, Ariel Lin, Michelle Chen, S, Mike He A-Lin, MD, et al., South Korean actor Ahn Jae Hyun also arrivesthe blessing.
Little sister to check now. The princess mothering feast highlights.
He was molested at the stage
Tinker Bell flies.
Back to the familiar Taiwan, surrounded by close relatives and good friends, we all feel very relaxed.
Ady Ann and Chen Ronglian came out at 6 and were molested. When the photo was taken back to the wedding, the host, Yang Qianpei, ordered them to put in a variety of versions, such as "sentimental edition" or even "passion edition."".
Is not also photographed kissing booing, smiled and said "my tongue". Princess Ann female Willy big hair, smiling Mr. jingle: "don't protect the family against him after not out of it!" Oh ~
In an interview, 10.57 carat ring, a symbol of "homophonic perfect, my wife", is to steal the spotlight.
The dinner started after the first course of play Ady Ann and Chen Ronglian grew up, and two people from the met to get married, more than 1300 days traveled to 12 countries and more than 20 city photos, and then they cut the cake, sweet drink wine.
Ady Ann's father also gave birth to the presence of the newly married couple, Mr Ady Ann also cry. Recall that when reporters asked for a wedding couple, Princess Ann said, "let it be" small rhinoceros sister Anne quite looking forward to the arrival of Chen chen.
Princess Ann popularity is not covered, the friends I wish song singing, each capital is not simple.
David Tao had not yet released a new song, sing live to new people. Power will be sent to sing sing Dai Ailing "for people", and with the letter again after a ten year hiatus fit the classic songs chorus "Millennium of love". Four years in Taiwan to sing Gary also sang "close to you", the atmosphere to a climax.
The Ady Ann was booing "cheers", her pride to Chen Ronglian confession "husband, I love you", then mouth to mouth kiss, Chen Ronglian reaction quickly, immediately back to the "I love you alone, I know".
Low-key, shy Chen Ronglian, the heart should have been happy and collapsed recently. Ady Ann and this woman with a rash and too much in haste, certainly not boring day.
Use black.
Ann princess is worthy of her husband's fan sister
Ady Ann's dress mothering feast is also very eye-catching.
Admission wear from Taiwan Xia Zichen for her to create a coral red collar Uganda halter dress.
Xia Chen is a regular guest at the Taiwan star wedding. Michelle Chen, Ruby Lin's mothering feast in Taiwan some time ago, Yang Zishan married out of service, all chose at Chinese and Western classical fusion lines draping SHIATZY chen.
The Ady Ann dress, with slight design with collar, shoulder and neck outline lines of the women, and the palace style and backless skirt is this dress in surprise.
SHIATZY Chen design director Chen Caixia Wang also has special ingenuity, with three kinds of color red Ukraine yarn, to dress in layers of the stack. The fitting, personally for Ady Ann to confirm and adjust the contour of waist skirt radian, so fluffy pannier Uganda stretch yarn layers bloom, leading to the romantic coral red, more transparent nature.
The details, with colorful embroidery thread collocation of Dazi embroidery stitch, ginseng and crystal through SWAROVSKI crystal, depicts the rose bushes, true to life with representative rich peony and symbol of blessing stretches of the bat and the gourd, is full of blessings.
Different from Hawaii Island Wedding romantic, Ady Ann was on the mothering feast also chose the NICOLE + FELICIA two dress, a red a gold, very romantic atmosphere in the grand wedding scene, luxurious.
The wine red dress is full of colour and texture, perfect for burgundy red, one of the wedding theme colors. In the tailoring of the mix of three-dimensional and simple lines, to see the details more exciting.
This set of gold is NICOLE + FELICIA 2017 winter new wedding series, this season is to use plain seam bead technique, most styles are used and all kinds of Diamond Beads, beads with a draw lines and drill joint details of totem, diamond, pearls and sequins and other elements, is a luxury and unique.
In addition, Ady Ann also wore a black wedding when Ady Ann had crossed the black spot on the love view. To the first good black, black dress in Spain represents loyalty means that the bride and groom will never change until death faithful love. So, hubby, sister, Princess Ann, is she showing her in her wedding dress?
I must have been married for love
Make a wedding movie
And this all star bright shine is the mothering feast arrangement. Ady Ann said, "I married, it must be for love. I want a wedding with a story." and then we saw the wedding ceremony weddingism created a magnificent feast.
The theme of the wedding is red and black. Black represents a solemn committed choice is red burgundy red and black with the interpretation of the noble like nature itself. As the auxiliary color of the details, gold added luxury to the wedding ceremony


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2013 arrived and the apocalypse was a dud. It figures. To honor our still-livingness, Alex and mgb519 created an end of the world BrikWar with all the craziness and insanity that you would expect. Aztecs, Mummies, the BA Team, and even The Most Interesting Man in the World duke it out because, um, well, it's Brikwars!
It's December 21, 2012, and the world hasn't ended. People are celebrating the not-end-of-the-world and not dying horrible, painful deaths. Some people are relaxing at the beach. Others are enjoying a concert. Psy is performing with a punk rocker and a guy with maracas. The chef tries to ensure that there is plenty of delicious food to go around. The Most Interesting Man in the World is providing people with Dos Briquis, the official beer of the concert, and otherwise being awesome. The police are there to make sure things don't get too crazy or out of hand.
The B.A. Team is having their own party in their warehouse/headquarters. They are well equipped with weapons and vehicles. Some survivalists are holed up next door, believing that the apocalypse is imminent. They are also well supplied in terms of guns and food. Some looters also show up to take anything they can get their hands on.
Some archaeologists are doing an exhibition on an Egyptian tomb. The fisherman catches a monstrous fish, a sign of things to come.
One man is just standing in a field. Then he isn't, as an Aztek temple warps in on top of him. They want captives to sacrifice to their gods.
The resulting radiation reanimates the corpses of the mummies. They want to kill everyone around them.
Turn 1
All factions mobilize, climbing aboard their various cars, boats, motorcycles, and cows. The Police engage the looting Looters, the Mummies attack the Archaeologists, and the Azteks attack everybody. There are early kills and unexpected hugs.
Psy's concert gets off to an explosive start when he manages to summon dancing girls but immediately gets them and his maraca player blown up by pyrotechnics. With the percussion section destroyed, a dreadlocked girl takes up her glowsticks, and the Chef takes up his drumsticks, and the ensuing battle transforms the Chef into the musclebound Tommy Alfredo.
The concert begins to get out of hand, with racecar drivers doing doughnuts in the crowd, and a gorilla-suited dude running off with one of the concertgoers.
Following serious civilian casualties at the hands of the Azteks and Mummies, Major Patriotism and Manly Fucking Santa arrive.
Turn 2
The mummies continue their rampage and kill the boat passengers, among others. The old archaeologist survives multiple attacks by the mummies, earning hero status and revealing himself to be the renowned German archaeologist Dr. HMG.
Officer Jenkins intimidates most of the looters into submission, and the one other remaining police officer begins cuffing them. Manly Fucking Santa drops a jingle bomb on the police and looters, causing chaos. Two looters break into the blue and white house only to be greeted by a rigged shotgun. Kevin McCanister has been accidentally left home alone by the survivalists, and has booby trapped his house.
The Azteks and mummies begin fighting each other.The slaughter on the beach continues, and some civilians begin to fight back with energy swords and tennis balls. The survivalists convince a lifeguard to take a ride on their totally awesome party jeep while stealing Aztek gold.
The guitar player rocks a solo so hard that it literally melts the concert-goers' faces off and causes one person to spontaneously combust. The Dos Briquis guy continues to be awesome by opening bottles with his beard. The Exterminator, a time-travelling cyborg assassin, is discovered after being slapped with a fish.
Major Patriotism demonstrates how the enemies of justice will get shafted by impaling three mummies in a row on his flagpole.
A horde of zombies then shamble onto the battlefield, hungry for brains.
Turn 3
Officer Jenkins radios in for backup. A police helicopter flies in and strafes Santa's sleigh with gunfire before crashing and exploding due to spilled coffee. Jenkins proves that some cops die hard, surviving an explosion and several attacks.
The B.A. Team spring into action, accomplishing feats such as splattering zombies, wounding Officer Jenkins and dropkicking Psy and stealing the mic.
Guy Fox the self proclaimed leader of the anonymous looters, convinces members of the crowd to join in their quest to steal the globe standing by the Dos Briquis guy. The Dos Briquis guy will have none of this, and kills several attackers.
The exterminator rips a civilian in half before locking onto his target: Psy. Psy creates universal gangnam, conscripting audience members to defend him with gangnam style.
The Azteks and mummies continue their slaughter, resulting in the death of several Aztek elites and the Pharaoh Mummhotep, among others. Mummhotep's spirit posesses a statue. The survivalists ask for help from the Mayan god Xaman Ek.
Manly Fucking Santa throws down a rocket launcher to Guy Fox before summoning some killer hos.
After a surfer wipes out and destroys the zen of the dojo, the Master emerges to restore balance to the universe.
The U.S. army arrives to restore order and the Corrupted Spacemen appear to destroy everything.


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