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Any golfer wishing to lower his or her scores needs to learn how to control the ball's height and speed around the green. This key aspect of the short game is largely determined by a player's knowledge of two important shots -- the chip-and-run and the pitch.
A chip-and-run shot is a low running shot played either with a 7-iron, a 9-iron or a sand wedge (7-iron producing the most roll), depending on the length of roll required. Use this shot when you are close to the green and you do not need to elevate the ball to get to the hole. Practice the following steps.
-- As you set up the shot, stand with the ball aligned with your back foot while holding the club vertically and gripping with your hands forward of the ball. -- Then, control the swing with the arms only, using minimal hand action and no body turn.
-- Be sure your grip is "ahead" of the club head at impact. Therefore, for a right-handed player, the right hand will be bent or flexed on contact and the left hand will be firm.
A pitch shot is used to create loft from around the green when you need the ball to travel over bunkers, mounds, tall grass or water hazards. This shot can be played from distances of up to 40 yards and is played with a sand wedge or lob wedge. Proper technique for this shot includes:
-- Address the ball with it forward (opposite your left heel for a right-handed player) with your grip even with the ball (not forward pressed or behind the ball).
-- Swing with your arms while turning the body slightly and setting or cocking the left wrist on the backswing. Backswing length and arm speed through impact control the distance the ball flies.
-- From the end of your backswing, release or rotate your arms as if you were making an underhanded pitch with a ball. This style of release will produce a high shot with very little roll, and should feel as if your arms have just "floated" through the ball with hardly any resistance. Feel the club head pass the grip as you go through impact.
You now have a plan for your two shots around the green and will end any doubt or second-guessing of your technique.


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Nightline Prime The late night newsmagazine debuts in prime time. 9 p.m. ABC
When Calls the Heart Abigail (Lori Loughlin) learns more about Gowen's (Martin Cummins) dangerous behavior leading up to the mine disaster in this new episode. 9 p.m. Hallmark
Black Sails As the hunt for the Urca gets under way, big changes are in store for Eleanor (Hannah New), while Bonny and Rackham (Clara Paget, Toby Schmitz) find their past misdeeds coming back to haunt them in the season finale. 9 and 10 p.m. Starz
Deion's Family Playbook Deion Sanders worries that Shilo's pursuit of music is interfering with his football playing in this new episode. 10 p.m. OWN
Summer Dreams This new documentary takes viewers behind the scenes of the NBA's Summer League, an annual exhibition event where rookies and unsigned players show coaches and team managers what they can do. 8 p.m. CBS
Zombie Marathon The Epix premium channel is holding a mini-marathon dedicated to the sub-genre that started with 1968's "Night of the Living Dead" (6:15 and 11:30 p.m.). That's followed at 8 by "Doc of the Dead," a new documentary by filmmaker Alexandre O. Philippe. Then, at 9:30, Brad Pitt stars in 2013's "World War Z."
The Great Gatsby The classic F. Scott Fitzgerald story gets a typically rule-breaking revision from director Baz Luhrmann in a 2013 version with Leonardo DiCaprio as the wealthy 1920s recluse. Tobey Maguire, Carey Mulligan, Joel Edgerton, Isla Fisher and Jason Clarke also star. 8 p.m. HBO
The Grim Sleeper Based on a true story, this new docudrama stars Dreama Walker as a Los Angeles reporter who connects the dots in dozens of unsolved murders and determines they're the work of one killer. 8 p.m. Lifetime. The new special "Beyond the Headlines: The Real Grim Sleeper" follows at 10.
Good Morning America (N) 7 a.m. KABC
McLaughlin Group (N) 6:30 p.m. KCET
Today (N) 6 a.m. KNBC
Good Morning America (N) 6 a.m. KABC
State of the Union Missing Malaysian airliner: Commander William Marks, U.S. Navy. Missing Malaysian airliner; Colleen Keller; former FAA investigator Steve Wallace. Ukraine crisis: Sen. John McCain, (R-Ariz.). 2014 election strategy: RNC chairman Reince Priebus. Panel: Charles Blow; Ana Navarro; Ron Brownstein. (N) 6 and 9 a.m. CNN
CBS News Sunday Morning Enrique Iglesias. (N) 6:30 a.m. KCBS
Fareed Zakaria GPS Ukraine crisis: Radoslaw Sikorski, Foreign Minister of Poland; President Toomas Hendrik Ilves, Estonia: Nigeria: Ngozi Okongo-Iweala. (N) 7 and 10 a.m. CNN
Face the Nation Missing Malaysian airliner; Ukraine crisis: Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Mich.); Tom Donilon; Capt. Chesley Sullenberger; Mark Rosenker; Bob Orr; Anne Gearan; Michael Gerson; Bobby Ghosh; Margaret Brennan (N) 8 a.m. KCBS
Meet the Press Ukraine crisis; CIA/Senate spying allegations; 2014 elections: White House advisor Dan Pfeiffer. Ukraine crisis: Sen. Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.); Sen. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.). Bill Maher. Panel: Jon Ralston; Robert Gibbs; Carolyn Ryan; Israel Ortega. (N) 8 a.m. KNBC; 11 a.m. MSNBC
This Week Missing Malaysian airliner; Ukraine crisis: Rep. Peter T. King (R-N.Y.); Sen. Christopher S. Murphy (D-Conn.). Education: Bill Gates. Panel: Matthew Dowd; Michael Eric Dyson; William Kristol; Katrina vanden Heuvel; Greta Van Susteren. (N) 8 a.m. KABC
Fox News Sunday Missing Malaysian airliner: Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas); former NTSB official Peter Goelz. Ukraine crisis: Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.); Sen. Bob Corker (R-Tenn.). Marcee Craighill, U.S. State Department. Panel: George Will; Judy Woodruff; Karl Rove; Juan Williams. (N) 8 a.m. KTTV; 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. FNC
Reliable Sources Missing Malaysian airliner coverage: Robert Hager; Frank Sesno; Dr. Gail Saltz. Covering Ukraine crisis: Anna Coren (N) 8 a.m. CNN
MediaBuzz Missing Malaysian airliner coverage; Sharyl Attkisson's resignation from CBS; Lena Dunham's comments about acting; Oscar Pistorius murder trial: Lauren Ashburn; Jim Pinkerton; Bill Press; Joe Concha, Mediaite; Elise Viebeck. Gun control: Bob Costas. (N) 8 a.m.; 2 p.m. FNC
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Wis. Dems tout 1M recall signatures
Organizers behind the recall of Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker collected 1 million signatures to be submitted to the state's Government Accountability Board on Tuesday, dwarfing the required number of names and virtually ensuring that a recall election will take place later this year.
A total of 540,208 valid signatures, or 25 percent of all of the votes cast in the election that put Walker in office last January, were needed to force a recall election, but organizers had aimed for hundreds of thousands more than the minimum requirement to ensure they met the threshold even if some signatures are disqualified.
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The success of labor and liberal activists in forcing a recall election guarantees that Wisconsin will have an election-year reprise of its national star turn from last year —as ground zero in a climactic conflict between conservative activists and public-employee unions. Given the timing of the special election, and the fact that Wisconsin is a critical Midwestern electoral battleground, the contest is sure to seep into the presidential election between President Barack Obama and the Republican presidential nominee.
The Wisconsin Democratic Party was quick to dub the recall effort — which also targeted Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch and a handful of Republican state legislators — the "biggest" in American history and boasted that organizers had gathered a whopping 460,000 extra signatures for the recall of Walker, who infuriated many in his state last year by pushing through a law that ended most collective bargaining rights for many public workers.
"An incredible number of Wisconsinites have stood up to be counted and say, 'We can't wait for the next election. We absolutely must get Scott Walker out of office right now,'" Wisconsin Democratic Party Chairman Mike Tate told POLITICO.
Meagan Mahaffey, executive director of United Wisconsin— the group behind the recall efforts — said Tuesday's results sent a "crystal clear message to Scott Walker that voters are done with his extreme policies and his destruction that he's doing to our state."
Mahaffey insisted that the movement did not simply represent a battle between Walker and organized labor. "This is a message to people of all backgrounds and all different types of people that have worked so hard on this recall. The best outcome for all of us is the same: Recall Scott Walker," she said.
Kelly Steele, a strategist for We Are Wisconsin, the group that led Wisconsin's Senate recalls, also hailed Tuesday's news as a victory for all Wisconsinites.
"Scott Walker lied his way into office, and has since launched unprecedented attacks on Wisconsin's working families, dividing the state like never before," Steele said in an email. "This historic recall is a million-strong victory for Wisconsinites united to take their government back from wealthy special interests who bought and paid for Scott Walker and are dictating the terms of his extreme agenda."
The Republican Governors Association quickly came to Walker's defense on Tuesday, announcing the launch of www.StandWithScott.com — a website dedicated to promoting the governor's policies and accomplishments.


text: I've been impressed by the Chiefs D! Especially Jared Allen. I'm glad they decided to resign him. Here is my question. If the offense is so sparatic and sometimes so aenemic, wouldn't the defense wear down and make big mistakes? Granted they haven't yet, but I remember when the offense used to drive 80 yards downfield, take about 7 to 8 minutes off the clock. Giving the defense time to rest, but our defense wasn't that good back then. So do we have to give up a good offense for a good defense, or have a good offense and a bad defense? Shouldn't we have both. I know our offensive line is depleted, and we have about 2 good receivers. Is it me or does it seem like LJ is not the same LJ from last year now that he has his contract. I think LJ is trying to be like Ladanian Tomlinson. LJ is a North South runner, not an East to West. I was frustrated watching yesterday, we should've had more scoring opportunities. I was pretty excited to see Priest back!! Hopefully he can stay healthy and become a good 3rd down back, or when Lj decides to quit then he can come in and take over. Besides, Priest is a better pass blocker. :mob:


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- Pan Am - I didn't say anything in my last write-up about The Playboy Club because there's really not much to add to the near-unanimous round of denunciations the show has received (I'm particularly fond of this review, which not only lays into the show for its failures of plot and character, but gives the floor to an actual former Playboy Bunny who castigates it for historical inaccuracy). Pan Am shares a lot of similarities with The Playboy Club. Both shows are clearly attempts to cash in on the 60s craze inspired by Mad Men, both have identified sexual politics and the sexual revolution as the key ingredient in the AMC show's appeal which they can repackage and market to a broader audience, and both have chosen to focus on a female-only profession that emerged in that era and was, in a large part, about selling beauty and hospitality, while arguing that this profession was also empowering and liberating. Aside from the fact that the Playboy Club pilot is shlocky and overdone while Pan Am's is sharp and, despite most of its action taking place aboard a single intercontinental flight, effortlessly engaging, the key difference between the shows is that Pan Am gets that it needs to work hard to make its central argument (meanwhile, The Playboy Club settles for having Hugh Hefner tell us that Playboy bunnies were "the only women who could do anything and be anyone they wanted").
To this end Pan Am fields several characters who come to stewarding for different reasons--Christina Ricci's seasoned purser is an East Village bohemian who wants to see the world, while newbie Margot Robbie has run away from her parents and fiancé--and does a good job of building these characters into something more than stereotypes. It also highlights some of the darker aspects of the profession--the stewardesses are introduced to us being weighed before their flight, and Karin Vanasse is affecting as her character is first thrilled to see a passenger with whom she'd enjoyed a tryst in Rome, then crushed when he turns out to be flying with his wife and son. Meanwhile, the most intriguing character is Kelli Garner's, whose Kate has been recruited by the CIA, in a plot point that could lead to some interesting stories, and build on the notion of women venturing into previously unexplored professional territory, without straining credulity. It's true that, especially in its final minutes, the pilot leans too heavily into the notion that being a stewardess in the 60s was not only a feminist act but somehow embodied and perhaps even encapsulated feminism, and this is perhaps a worrying sign of things to come (especially as the final shot is of the four main characters, done up to the nines and striding into their plane as if they'd just walked out of a circa-1962 Pan Am ad, while an awe-struck little girl looks on). And it's also true, and equally worrying, that though the pilot does a good job of establishing the tone of its period setting and introducing its characters, it does little to convincingly argue that you can tell interesting stories about the lives of Pan Am stewardesses week in and out. Still, there's enough verve here, and the characters are interesting enough in themselves, that I'm willing to give the show a few more weeks to prove itself.
- A Gifted Man and Hart of Dixie - At first glance, these two shows, both about hotshot New York surgeons who learn a lesson in humility when life throws them a curveball and forces them to connect emotionally with their patients, seem like another example of how two networks will take the same concept and do it very well or very badly, as we've already seen this season with Ringer and Revenge, The Playboy Club and Pan Am. But the truth is that though Hart of Dixie is terrible and A Gifted Man is very well done, neither one of them can escape the pernicious, infuriating message at their core. In Hart, Rachel Bilson is a young surgeon bucking for a cardiothoracic fellowship when she's informed by the chief of surgery that she is too cold and uncaring towards her patients and needs to develop her people skills by working as a GP. The show somehow tops this for implausibility when Bilson chooses to serve out her sentence as a small-town doctor in Alabama. The Southern clichés come in hot and heavy, and by the end of the predictable, unfunny pilot Bilson has thawed towards the town's charms (or perhaps the charms of designated love interest Scott Porter) and decides to stay where she can "do some good." A Gifted Man looks a lot more respectable than this, but its premise is, if anything, even sillier. Neurosurgeon Patrick Wilson is career-driven and at the top of his game when he's visited by the ghost of his do-gooder, free clinic doctor ex-wife (Jennifer Ehle) who encourages him to open his heart and, coincidentally, his practice to the deserving poor. Besides the high production values, the pilot's greatest asset is its two leads. Ehle classes up a character who is, on paper, a rather dispiriting proposition, a woman who quite literally has nothing to live for except enabling the self-improvement of her love interest, and Wilson does a lot more than the script to sow ambivalence into the notion that his character needs to be cured of his arrogance and ambition--the pleasure he takes in his achievements, and his keen intelligence, are palpable in his performance.
But well made or cliché-ridden, both shows are ultimately devoted to arguing that there is something wrong with trying to be the best at your job, and that for a doctor, it's more important to connect with your patients than to be a good surgeon. It's a sappy, anti-intellectual moral that prioritizes niceness over competence, and vilifies the choice to prioritize professional achievements--even if those achievements help you save lives--over personal happiness. In A Gifted Man in particular, there's a rather disquieting undertone to the show's argument that Wilson's choice to advance his career instead of working with his wife was an immoral one--as it does when it signposts the beginning of his transformation by having him perform surgery on one of her patients pro bono--which seems to suggest that if the poor don't have access to top notch medical care, that's the fault of greedy, ambitious doctors, not a state that won't provide them, and the doctors, with an adequate health care system. That same attitude also extends to both shows' valorization of general practice over specialized surgery--as if cardiothoracic surgery was a big city affectation instead of a life-saving specialty--even though for either character to opt for general practice over surgery (as Wilson's character chose--wrongly, it is implied--not to do when he left his wife, and as Bilson is clearly on track for) would be a tremendous waste of their training and talent, one that might even cost lives.
- Terra Nova - This is the second Spielberg-produced science fiction series to premiere in 2011, the first being the summer series Falling Skies. I never wrote anything about Skies while it was airing even though I watched and enjoyed the whole season, because there didn't seem to be much to say--it was a solidly entertaining grade B science fiction series that didn't really reward closer inspection. I expected Terra Nova to be cut from the same cloth, but I hadn't expected the similarities to be quite so blatant. Despite very different premises--Skies posits a cataclysmic alien invasion; Terra Nova starts in an ecologically ravaged 2149 and follows its characters back in time as they try to reboot humanity 85 million years in the past--the beats of the two series are quite similar. Both focus on male protagonist who is determined to do anything to protect his family (Jason O'Mara), and who clashes with his teenage son (Landon Liboiron). In both, the male lead is both the loyal right hand and the occasional foil of a tough-as-nails leader (Stephen Lang) who harbors some dark secrets and is also the series's best-developed character. Both feature an older female character, the lead's love interest, who is a kind, nurturing doctor (Shelley Conn) and an action chick (Allison Miller, almost unrecognizable as princess Michelle from Kings and very good as a level-headed young woman with obvious leadership skills) who is positioned as the son's love interest.
Falling Skies's greatest asset was that its lead was played by Noah Wyle, who imbued his character with a complexity and intelligence that the rest of the show lacked. Unfortunately for Terra Nova, O'Mara isn't up to Wyle's level, and the script treats him rather poorly--in the first half of the pilot his character, a former cop turned prisoner who stowed away so he could join his emigrating family, is subjected to a lot of unfunny scenes in which he grimaces through agricultural duty even though he'd really rather join the security detail. These are presumably meant to show that his talents are being wasted, the better for him to show those talents off at an opportune moment, but actually they just make him seem whiny and out of step, since agricultural work is presumably very important in a fledgling colony and there's probably more work to be done than hands to do it. It's a good thing, then, that Terra Nova's world is so interesting, by which I mean not the mysterious schism between the colonists and a breakaway group who may have been sent from the future to destabilize the last hope of humanity, or the dark hints that Lang's missing, mad son is wandering the jungle in possession of arcane and potentially dangerous knowledge, but the very idea of colonizing our own world, and the way that Terra Nova visualizes it. The pilot is energetic and does a good job of conveying the strangeness and newness of this ancient Earth, and there are, of course, several exciting scenes involving dinosaurs, which is the sort of thing that might pale in time but for now is a lot of fun. I'm less enthusiastic, as I said, about the various mysteries teased in the pilot, and even less so about the show's choice to filter its stories through the experiences of a single family and its, frankly not very interesting or well done, squabbles and difficulties, but right now the sense I'm getting from Terra Nova is that it, too, can be solidly entertaining grade B fare, but with dinosaurs. That would not be a bad thing in my book.
Friday, September 30, 2011
Thoughts on the New TV Season, 2011 Edition, Part 2
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- ibmiller said...
I find it very exciting that Ehle has finally gotten a relatively high-profile job (after her roles in The King's Speech and Contagion, which perhaps helped her out), but disappointing that the show is so generic. Well done generic, but nothing really sticks out. Unless it's the incredibly annoying "guru." I'm not sure if I'm happy she was recast in A Game of Thrones, as that would have raised her profile, but that series doesn't present me with much to enjoy.
- October 01, 2011 8:37 PM
Your post on Hart of Dixie and A Gifted Man makes me curious how much time you've spent in the U.S.*, because I think you really nailed something toxic about American culture: our overwhelming belief and trust in individualism and suspicion of systemic change. There's a knee-jerk assumption among a great deal of the population that reducing the government's influence in a particular aspect of life automatically increases the individual's freedom - look at the way that the debate over public healthcare is being framed to suggest that the government is taking medical choices out of the individual's hands, as if our current system of healthcare providers gives us more control over the situation (just try purchasing private insurance if you have a history of major illness). Meanwhile, most conservatives typically argue that in the current system the uninsured can be treated in charity-run hospitals (at least, that's been a talking point during the debates), ignoring the fact that this would only help a fraction of the people who need care. And, sadly, American pop culture tends to reinforce this philosophy over and over again, depicting the "system" as hopelessly inefficient and lionizing the person who does good on their own and helps a small handful of people, never raising the possibility that perhaps the better course of action would be reforming things to help those who aren't lucky enough to live in the protagonist's zipcode.
It's..... frustrating.
*Of course, it's very possible you're more articulate about this than most Americans BECAUSE of the distance - cultural and literal - from us.
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Ambulance drivers in North East England have been told to reduce their reliance on satnavs when speeding towards emergencies after too many of them arrived on scene late.
Paul Liversidge, Director of Ambulance Operations in the North East, warned that GPS gadgets should only be used as a guide. In a memo to staff, he said he wants drivers to turn instead to A to Z books and to their knowledge of local roads.
Liversidge has previously told ambulance drivers about the risk they run of getting lost or arriving late when they rely solely on satnavs to get them to emergencies, but admitted that "we continue to experience similar issues which can delay the response to patients", the memo - leaked to local paper the Evening Gazette - said.
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As a recording artist myself, I understand what it takes to be in the studio and develop a product that is representative of the artists vision.
About Amy
I believe, within all of us, Is the ability to express something distinctive and original. I work to help students discover their unique voice, whether it be through singing, acting, or writing. I share with my students an array of tools to gain the ability
My students have gone on to become recording artists, Broadway performers, movie actors, Blues and cabaret artists, and published writers.
*** Lesson Details ***
I am an empathetic teacher, sensitive to the student's individual process of learning. My singing lessons usually start with breathing and relaxation exercises. Vocal technique exercises come next. When the student is fully warmed up, we will begin to work on songs. It is important that students be a part of the process of picking material since the more personally they respond to the material the more apt they are to become engaged in their lessons. After three to six months beginning students will have gained an understanding of the fundamentals of breathing, relaxation, and basic performance skills. With more advanced students the focus will be on range extension and the on-going development of vocal style through song interpretation and performance related exercises.
As an acting teacher and coach, I tailor my classes to the needs of each student. I utilize improvisatory and sensory techniques to help unleash spontaneity. I also encourage the students to use their personal experiences as a way to access a full range of emotions. I enjoy working with the student on script analysis, so as to discover the underlying motivations of the character the student is working on.
Creative and Lyric Writing
I use prompts as a way to get the student writing. Often, I will ask the student to write for stretches of time without editing themselves. It is important to unleash imagination before beginning the process of editing. Many times it is the unexpected that is the most compelling.
*** Studio Equipment ***
home- 10 minutes away from Manhattan with piano, seating for parents
-practice studio seating for parents
*** Travel Equipment ***
I provide a piano, cd/mp3 player and an large library of songbooks to work from. The student should bring sheet music of songs they want to work on and a recording device.
*** Specialties ***
I specialize in teaching how to sing rock, pop, musical theater, jazz, cabaret, and blues without hurting the voice as well as method acting instruction.
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Amy C.
Amy C.
About Jessica C.Close
As part of a more expansive voice lesson, we will cover best practices for recording vocals in the studio. I have a microphone in my home studio and I can travel to a professional recording studio upon request.
*I teach with a heavy emphasis on vocal health. I encourage and teach complete body and mind awareness. I provide a "lifestyle" approach to singing and performing.
*My specialties include: helping students find a unique voice in their original music, prepping for auditions (most genres besides traditional broadway and opera), studio recording and ear training.
*Original Music: I have a piano, ukulele and guitar available for student use at my in-home studio. We can also work on editing your originals.
*Audition Prep: Especially for the working performer, we work on both voice and full body exercises to relieve anxiety and allow you to be in the moment on your big day. We aim to prevent any unnatural tension that may obstruct vocal production, flexibility and ...
About Jessica
Some things you should know about me to illustrate that I'm not a fake and I'm actually kinda good at this :)
- From 2003-Present Day I've trained with several classical and broadway style voice coaches as well as NYC's most in-demand pop-style vocal coach. I've spent many years performing in choirs and pro
- In 2007 I began teaching private lessons in my hometown and continued to do so sporadically throughout college and afterwards in NYC
- I recorded with a major record label (now Capitol Records) and performed with a classical crossover group on PBS Television
- I performed on NBC's The Sing-Off with my group The Deltones for which I was once a director, arranger and vocal coach.
- I sang with Bonnie Raitt, Stevie Nicks and Carrie Underwood, filling in for Emmylou Harris
- I've shared a stage and gone on tour with GUSTER, The Band Perry, Marc Broussard, LAUV, Shoffy, Pentatonix and more.
- My work as a songwriter, recording artist, vocalist and vocal recording engineer & producer has garnered roughly 15+ Million Streams over the past few years.
- My original music and cover songs have been heard on CBS, NBC, PBS and Disney's Freeform Television.
Question: Cool, Jess.. so what does this mean about your style of teaching?
Answer: Glad you asked.
1. I am most interested in your personal, authentic style and making sure you are accessing YOUR voice in the most healthy way possible. Singing is a full body and mind activity and I like to take a comprehensive approach, teaching concepts that you can take with you into other areas of life. Many students want to "have better intonation", "sing more on key" or "sing more freely" and YES YES YES LET's definitely do that! Just not solely with ear training tricks and repetitive scales.
2. I'm best suited for students who prefer to sing contemporary music or craft their own songs, or better yet both! I'm also a great resource for in-studio or studio-prep work and I have the capability to help you record demos in my office.
While I've performed musical theater and classical music, there are more specialized coaches better equipped for those genres.
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Jessica C.
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About Nicole
As a student, I participated in yearly NYSSMA competitions, performed in recitals and National Music Guild competitions as well. Following my passion made my decision to major in music the obvious choice. I wound up being the recipient of the first Ralph V. Ritchie Music Memorial Scholarship at Nassau Community College (which needless to say was a huge honor). I studied under Rose Tanner, who was a member of the Juliard faculty, performing many piano solo recitals as well as singing madrigals in a quartet. I truly loved what I was doing. I went on as a perfor
During this time I worked closely with other advanced teachers and musicians to gain other methods, styles and techniques of playing and teaching music. I found out very quickly that playing a keyboard while standing up is both stylistically and technically different then sitting at the piano,
I'm patient, creative, positive and fun to work with and I really enjoy teaching. I love working with children and I'm passionate about passing my love of music along to my students. I also love to explore improvisation with students and song writing if the student and parents(s) are interested. I myself try to always be open to change and growth. I feel that if you think you already know everything, that you're not open to learning..and should be).
If you feel your child and I would be a good fit, please feel free to call me. I'm always open for questions and conversation. :~)
*** Lesson Details ***
I specialize in teaching classical piano to students of all ages, including extensive experience in teaching autistic, special-needs and disabled children.
Sensitive to individual needs and abilities, I prepare students with curriculum, lesson plans and weekly assignments on a one-on-one basis.
Curriculum may include technique, sight reading, theory, ear training, scales, NYSSMA and performance/recital preparation. Working with both students and their parents together we can determine individual goals for each student.
Scheduling is maintained and coordinated to accommodate students and their families.
In the first three to six months, my intention is to instill a good practice ethic.
Students will be positive and motivated towards playing their instrument.
They will have a basic understanding of theory, scales and technique.
Additionally, students will be able to play a small repertoire of pieces.
Whether you are a beginner or an advanced student, my lessons are organized, productive and most of all - fun!
*** Studio Equipment ***
Lessons in a recording studio. Where you have a choice of an acoustic upright piano or a digital Yamaha keyboard. I also own a farfisa organ and a moog synthesizer.
*** Travel Equipment ***
I always try to get a feeling from each individual student as to which series of beginner books will work best for them. Obviously if the student is more advanced (and already working on a specific piece) please bring that with you to the lesson. There are so many beginner books to start out with. I like to have a lesson book, a theory book and a technic book as well. Once the student has learned the basics, I like to occasionally let them choose a fun song (pop or rock) as a reward for working on the classical criteria that I prefer. I find it helps keep them motivated to plat their favorite songs to their friends and have some fun. (even though that would be work as well).
*** Specialties ***
I specialize in classical music for piano study. I have taught the Suzuki method with a few very young students. I have also taught other styles such as rock and roll , some Broadway songs and top 40 upon request. I also teach some students different styles of songwriting techniques.
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As someone who was just starting out at piano, I have come a long way in a short time. She's VERY patient and I've never had so much fun learning!
Nicole P.
Nicole P.
About Rob S.Close
As a professional sessions musician, film composer, as well as a producer of many artists and performers, I have years of professional in studio recording experience and a background in multiple DAWS, plug-ins, outboard gear and MIDI applications.
About Rob
As an experienced teacher of composition, arranging, orchestration, music theory and guitar, I have developed my own personal teaching concepts and methods for improving technique, chord/scale theory and counterpoint for various styles and genres of music. I have taught privately, in music schools, and at the university and college level.
I am located in
I started college at Temple University's Tyler School of Art, and completed a Bachelor of Music degree summa cum laude, studying jazz guitar and composition/arranging, as well as completd the Honors program at Temple University's Esther Boyer College of Music. My studies included jazz guitar with Tom Giacobetti and Ed Flanagan; jazz composition/arranging with Don Glanden, Ben Schacter and Larry McKenna; and classical composition with Matthew Greenbaum, Ph.D., Maurice Wright, D.M.A., Richard Brodhead, Ph.D., and Mark Rimple, D.M.A. I also conducted/arranged the School's Jazz Vocal Ensemble and was awarded membership in the Golden Key Honor Society. I also studied guitar privately with Shrapnel/Tone Center recording artist Greg Howe, Lasers Edge recording artist Scott McGill and Jazz icons Pat Martino (Blue Note) and Jimmy Bruno (Mel Bay).
I earned a Masters of Arts degree in music composition at Rutgers University, studying with world renowned, Pulitzer Prize winning composer Charles Wuorinen. In my first year, he was awarded a Teaching Assistantship in Music Composition and Theory.
I pursued additional studies (and master classes) in composition with celebrated composers Aaron Jay Kernis, Harvey Sollberger, Jukka Tiensuu, David Felder, Mario Davidovsky, Charles Fussell, Austin Clarkson and George Russell; film score orchestration with Scott Smalley (Film Music Institute) and film scoring with Rick Baitz (The Manhattan Producer's Alliance), as well as performance studies with Wynton Marsalis, Max Roach, Billy Taylor, Bill Shindling, Magmus Andersson, Stu Hamm, Terry Bozzio, Frank Gambale, Larry Mitchell, Andy Timmons, Adrian Legg and Blues Saraceno.
I was the Music Director and conductor for the Mondfleck Orchestra, Music Director and Composer-In-Residence for the Trash Can Society Theater Company and composer for improv theater group, The Glass Metropolis Project.
I released my critically acclaimed debut CD, a collection of virtuosic instrumental guitar music and have been interviewed and featured in many publications and websites worldwide, including Guitar Player, Guitar World, 20th Century Guitar, Guitar Chef (Italy), Guitar Mania (Canada), among many others. I was selected as a Top 5 Finalist in the 2006 North American Rock Guitar Competition, presented by Guitar Player magazine and Gibson guitars and was inducted as a new member into the 2007 Independent Artist Registry.
I was selected to be a part of the June in Buffalo Festival for Emerging Composers in Buffalo, New York, where celebrated pianist Marilyn Nonken performed my solo piano piece, Aerial Surveying. I was commissioned to compose, conduct and perform the music for Sirens, a modern dance presentation in collaboration with celebrated choreographer Julia Ritter. I was also commissioned to write a modern composition for Renaissance lute titled A Mosaic of Cement and Barbed Wire, performed at the Sarah Lawrence Summer Guitar Institute. My piece, Like Giants Through a Keyhole, trio for flute, cello and piano performed as part of the Network for New Music's Cross-Currents in Jazz and New Music: The Schooling and School of Stefan Wolpe series. My orchestra composition, Ideological Explosions of the Absurd Hero, was performed in Milan, Italy.
My music has been featured throughout film and television. I have composed the scores for many feature films, television, web and ad campaigns, and my music has been featured on MTV, VH1, NBC, CBS, ABC, Discovery, History Channel, PBS, etc.
I was a featured speaker at the Music for My Web Series Panel as part of the BlogWorld & New Media Expo held at the Javits Center in NYC on June 7, 2012.
I am a proud endorsee of Seymour Duncan pickups, Morley pedals, Madison Amps, Curt Mangan strings and Neck Sock.
*ASCAP affiliated composer and publisher
*International Alliance Of Composer's member
*Independent Film Project (IFP) member
*** Lesson Details ***
Guitar, Music Theory, Composition/Arranging, Songwriting, Improvisation and Home Recording.
Instruction in any style - Rock, Jazz, Blues, Funk, Metal, Shred, Progressive, Classical, Folk, R&B, etc.,
*20 Years of Teaching experience, privately, in music schools and in universities. *
For all ages. From beginner to advanced!
I am also a University Faculty and hold both a Bachelors of Music and Masters in Music
I am located in Midtown Manhattan on the West Side in a relaxed comfortable environment.
Learn the kind of music you want to learn. We will always focus on the music you want to play and use examples of the music and performers that you want to play to teach each new technique. That way it's always FUN! The way it should be.
Learn the techniques to reach your fullest potential in speed, dexterity, strength and musicality. My technique, derived from classical, jazz, fusion, rock, blues, metal and shred players, includes specific exercises to help develop proficiency in both hands for the best results.
Music Theory: Musical concepts and terminologies, presented in the simplest and clearest way, unlock musicians' secrets and help you understand and apply theoretical ideas to achieve your greatest potential and musical competence.
Improvisation: Learn soloing, melodic phrasing, rhythmic analysis and how to apply various musical styles and articulations, along with scales for all types of chords and key structures, including major/minor, pentatonic, blues, modes, harmonic and melodic minor modes, as well as exotic and synthetic scales - all skills for lead guitarists. Practice diverse approaches to various musical genres and proficiencies.
Soloing: Master advanced techniques including legato, alternate, economy and hybrid picking, sweep picking, arpeggios, double stops and much more. Become an accomplished melodic guitarist, know how to play whatever you want and reach your optimum level of proficiency.
Chord Structures: Learn modulation, transposition, inversions, voicings and the use of extended and advanced chords from basic triads to sevenths and compound extensions, as well as songwriting, accompaniment and creating chord progressions. You will explore the essential vocabulary and exercises for writing guitar parts, songs and chord-based harmonies.
Composition: Cover all aspects of composition and songwriting for any genre including analysis, harmonic/chord structures and progressions, approaches to melody, counter melody and counterpoint and how to apply these to various styles of music and composition, including arranging and orchestration from rock and pop to jazz and full orchestrations.
Lessons are developed to meet your individual needs and ensure your progress.
*** Studio Equipment ***
I have guitars available that students are welcome to use in their lessons, as well as amplifiers, etc.
*** Specialties ***
I am an experienced teacher of guitar, composition, arranging, orchestration, music theory and have developed my own personal teaching concepts and methods for improving technique, chord/scale theory and counterpoint for various styles and genres of music including advanced techniques for Jazz, Pop, Rock, Metal, Shred, Fusion, Blues, others. I have developed teaching methods to improve a students speed, accuracy and facility on the instrument. I am a professional freelance, live, studio and session guitarist, composer, arranger and producer.
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· Guitar · In studio
Rob S.
Rob S.
About Rachel M.Close
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Learn how to use a studio microphone to your advantage to get the best sound(s) and take(s).
About Rachel
Rachel's private studio is where you not only learn healthy technique, but how to become a self-sufficient artist. Professional training and customized programs in singing and acting technique. All learning styles, all ages, and all levels. Private lessons and group classes.
We prepare our students for the real world with up to date training (singing and acting) and both performance opportunities and showcases in front of industry professionals when students are ready.
Students come from all walks of life. All voice types, all ages, all levels, all mediums (TV-film-theatre), all character - ingenue actors, and ALL genres (Rock, Pop, Alternative, Funk, Soul, Musical Theater, R&B, Jazz, Opera) welcome!
Rachel's students have gone on nati
Owner/Teacher: Rachel M.
SAG-AFTRA, VASTA, NATS (certified), NARAS, NAMTA, BMI, MAC, NJMEA, NAfME. NJ Theatre Alliance, & Certified Artist Developer with Conquer Entertainment,
17+ years of teaching to children - teens - adults (Ages 6+ group classes, 8+ private lessons)
Rachel is a member of SAG-AFTRA, The National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS certified), VASTA (Voice And Speech Trainers Association), NARAS (The Grammy Awards), NAMTA, NJMEA (New Jersey Music Educators Association), NAfME (National Association of Music Education), NYSSMA (New York State School Music Association,) MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs), The NJ Theatre Alliance, NSA (Nashville Songwriting Association International), and BMI (Broadcast Music Inc). She has been teaching Bel Canto singing technique for the modern singer and Stella Adler-Stanislavsky-Chekhov-Meisner acting technique for all mediums for 16+ years to children, teens, and adults.
Rachel has trained at The Hages Music Studio under a master teacher for 22+ years in the Bel Canto singing technique for all genres, studied at The Stella Adler Studio of Acting in NYC as well as recorded and released her first album called "Just Meant To Be". Other credits include commercials, films, TV shows (One Tree Hill, AMC, Food Network), music videos (including Rachel's singles "Don't Even Try", "You Will Love On"), & numerous stage credits (Off-Broadway/NYC Theatre). Rachel most recently was seen in the reading of a new play "Vanishing Son" by Peter Gil-Sheridan performed in NYC. She is also a songwriter (16+ years), scriptwriter (10+ years), director (14+ years), and an international recording artist (10+ years).
Rachel has been performing for 20+ years, has performed in front of sold out crowds, and has been honored with many standing ovations. Other honors include magazine covers, featured articles, singing to thousands of people, studio recordings/albums, originated the role of "Antigone" in "Oedipus: The Musical", 2002 Helen Hayes Nomination for" Outstanding Vocal Performance in a Musical" ("Miss Adelaide" in "Guys And Dolls"), & 2008 finalist for NYC Singing Idol Competition. Rachel has also been fortunate to have worked & performed with many people in the business including Grammy-Tony-Emmy Award Winners/Nominees.
Whether you are a parent looking for instruction for your child, or for yourself, Rachel can customize the right program that best suits your needs. Her students come from all walks of life and have different goals, but they all have one thing in common. They love performing and have the desire to be the best at their chosen craft (singing/acting).
Some students want to sing/act for themselves, others want to sing/act for a hobby, and others want to be professional performers. That's where Rachel comes in. No matter what your goals are, she can help. Rachel teaches her students how to become true artists without tearing them down and without taking away the part of them that makes them unique. She teaches healthy technique that is based off of the human anatomy; the science of how the body/mind works and how the body/mind can work as efficiently as possible while singing or acting.
Learning how to sing/act is a process and doesn't happen overnight. Rachel's ultimate goal as a teacher is to not only make her students the best performers and singers they can be, but also give them all of the proper tools they need to have a more productive mind frame and become self-sufficient. Of course this can take years to master. It takes time and dedication.
SINGING: Bel Canto singing technique for the modern singer is taught in private and group classes. No one sounds like old opera singers, even if the student wants to sing opera. Students are allowed to choose most of the material they learn in the lesson. There will be times when Rachel will suggest a song to a student but if the student doesn't enjoy the song, they will work as a team to find a song that does work for the student. Gain a better tone quality, complete control of your voice, bigger range, more flexibility, and confidence. Learn healthy voice technique, how to fully take care of your own voice so you can sing for the rest of your life (even after lessons), and become a self sufficient performer for life.
ACTING: Stella Adler, Stanislavsky, Chekhov, and Meisner Acting Technique for Theatre/Camera is taught in private and group classes. All students are exposed to each technique and Rachel sees which technique each student responds to the most. Once the student and Rachel are able to identify the technique, Rachel continues to use the terminology of that technique for the remainder of the time the student is in lessons. Students eventually are able to play roles truthfully and realistically, even if the roles are opposite of the student's own personality.
1. Gain a lifelong, solid, consistent, and healthy technique that they can always count on in practice and performance.
2. Gain specific technical and personal notes in a notebook and/or computer file that is organized and always accessible for review.
3. Gain artistry, performance skills, and a strong voice that will look/sound authentic; Singers will sound appropriate to whatever style of music they are singing. (No fake sound or look.) Actors will just be in the moment and truthful whether they are on stage or in front of the camera.
4. Gain the confidence to always put on a great performance.
5. Gain focus and a more productive mind frame.
6. Become self-sufficient by knowing how to assess a problem and then fix it without creating a new issue.
*** Studio Equipment ***
PRIVATE HOME STUDIO: Keyboard, speakers (smartphone, iPod, iPad), CD player, tape recorder/player, digital recorder, music stand, mirror, laptop, sheet music selections, HD video camera, tripod, video editing software, audio editing software, USB microphone, and high speed WiFi internet. Full PA, two mixers (one mixer with 8 inputs and the other with 4), 8 Lavaliere microphones ("body mics"), multiple hand held microphones, laptop stand, and music stands.
*** Specialties ***
We specialize in Bel Canto voice technique for the modern singer. Each student can sing all genres without sounding too classical, "fake", and without losing their voice while singing for long periods of time.
Other Specialties: Teaching acting technique for theatre-TV-Film (Stella Adler, Stanislavsky, Chekhov, & Meisner), performance skills, songwriting, and creating self-sufficient singers-actors-performers (Artist Development).
CANCELLATION: 48 hour lesson cancellation policy and emergencies (determined by Rachel) are handled on a case by case basis. All students (or their parents/guardian if under 18) who have scheduled vacations and other activities (meetings, parties, school shows, concerts, rehearsals...etc) that interfere with the student's regularly scheduled lesson time, need to contact Rachel as soon as the vacation/other activity is scheduled but no later than two weeks in advanced before their missed regularly scheduled lesson to prevent from forfeiting the lesson.
MAKE-UPS: Make-Up lessons will be scheduled if time allows. No Make-Up lesson or class will be given to 'no shows' or "late cancellation", and no extra time to extend their lesson will be given to students who are late to their lesson or class. If there is ever a time Rachel is running late, extra time will be given to make the lesson a full 60 minutes. If Rachel needs to reschedule, a Make-Up lesson will be scheduled as close to the same week as possible. Make-Up lessons are scheduled at Rachel's discretion.
ONLINE LESSONS FOR IN-PERSON LESSON CLIENTS: In the event that the student is sick but still would like their lesson, an online lesson will be scheduled instead. Students can NOT come to their in person lesson sick, coughing, sneezing, with a runny nose, cold, flu, allergies, fever, etc. (This is to make sure no germs will be spread).
An online lesson will also be scheduled if there is bad weather, if a student is having car trouble, or any other reason for the student not being able to physically get to Rachel's private studio during their normally scheduled lesson time. Online lessons are conducted through Classroom, FaceTime, Google, Hangouts, or Skype.
Lessons are weekly, on the same time/day of the week unless we have rescheduled or we have discussed in writing another lesson plan. If the student's lesson falls on a holiday, we will either reschedule or if no other day is available, resume the following week.
If a student is going to be late they need to contact Rachel as soon as possible, to let her know they will be late. Lessons will end on time unless she is able to extend the lesson due to a late student or her schedule allows for it though please understand, Rachel would be extending a courtesy and would not be obligated to do so. If on the rare occasion Rachel is running late, she will always make up the time.
Parents/Guardians are ONLY permitted to stay for the first lesson and are NOT permitted to sit in for any other lesson/class unless invited. This is to promote good/strong teacher-student relationship quickly and easily. Also, many times students feel more comfortable when their parents/guardians leave. Of course there will be times when the parent will be invited back in at the end of some of the lesson to showcase progress.
COMMUNICATION: Due to Rachel's normally scheduling students one right after another without breaks, being in the recording studio, performing, or being on set, the best way to contact her is through text AND email. Please ALWAYS leave messages when calling Rachel with your name, contact info, AND the reason you are calling. Please be specific. Thank you!
"I try to be as fair as possible to both parties when it comes to cancellations, rescheduling, lateness, and make ups. Have a concern or question? Just talk with me. I'm all about communication!" - Rachel
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Rachel M.
Rachel M.
About Chris B.Close
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I can guide you through the basics of recording, mixing, and mastering your own music projects.
About Chris
The best lesson that I've personally learned is that a musician is never done learning. Once you start believing that you know everything there is to know about your instrument then you've stopped growing musically. Personally, I've also learned that I enjoy sharing my knowledge of music with others and exposing students to new techniques and concepts.
I strongly believe that these traits are the most important aspects of teaching music to others. No matter how advanced my playing skills might progress, I'll always be able to relate to any type of student because I'm still learning something new everyday!
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· Guitar · In studio
The learning experience with Chris is top notch, never an issue with communication or punctuality.Always able to move around his busy schedule for the "adult" student.
I want to thank Chris for allowing to find my "Soul Mustard" He is the best you can find
Ron Frank
Wayne NJ
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Chris B.
Chris B.
About Emiliano T.Close
Professional guitarist, composer, and producer in Manhattan, NY. Honors graduate from the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music with 5 years of teaching experience. I'm here to help you achieve whatever it is YOU specifically seek in your musical development! This includes (but is not limited to) learning your favorite songs, developing guitar technique/facility, music theory/harmony, ear training, sight reading, rhythm/time/feel, home recording/production techniques, and even tools to combat performance anxiety. I'm a specialist in jazz, rock, blues, country, metal, alternative, folk, funk and pop guitar. I've dedicated my life to music and have a vast amount of experience studying, performing, recording, and teaching in a variety of genres. I'm here to help you tackle your personal goals and dreams in music!
About Emiliano
Since arriving to New York, Emi has studied with instrumentalists and composers Dave Douglas, Marcus Strickland, Matt Wilson and Kirk Nurock; guitarists Adam Rogers, Mike Moreno, Peter Bernstein, Nir Felder, Steve Cardenas, Vic Juris, Jack Wilkins, Richard Boukas, and Rory Stuart; and pianists Joanne Brackeen, George Cables, Garry Dial, and Rachel Z. While attending The New School, Emi was a member of the audition based Herbie Hancock Ensemble directed by George Cables
and collaborated with young rising jazz stars pianist James Francies, vibraphonist Joel Ross, and drummer Jeremy Dutton.
Now an honors graduate, Emi continues gaining recognition in the modern jazz scene as a rising contemporary improviser, composer, and arranger leading/sidemanning gigs and teaching in the greater New York area.
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Emiliano T.
Emiliano T.
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Buccaneers to be tested against nationally ranked squad
GREENSBORO, N.C. (August 30, 2011) – Having won its season opener against Presbyterian over the weekend, the ETSU men's soccer team will head to Greensboro, N.C. on Wednesday to take on the No. 24 UNC Greensboro Spartans inside the UNCG Soccer Stadium at 7 p.m.
"UNC Greensboro is a very good team," said head coach Scott Calabrese. "Last year, they were champions of the Southern Conference and based off of this year's performance, we already know they have strengthened their team. They had a good win over Duke and that will give them quite a bit of confidence heading into Wednesday."
The Spartans, coming off a Southern Conference championship and their 12th NCAA Tournament appearance since 1991, began this year's campaign on Friday with a victory over then-No. 12 Duke, 3-2. The win vaulted UNCG to No. 24 in this week's NSCAA/Continental Tires national poll. UNC Greensboro also chimed in at No. 20 in this week's Soccer America rankings.
Against the Blue Devils, UNCG went up 3-0 in the 57th minute off of Hakan Ilhan's second goal of the match. The junior forward from Stuttgart, Germany also scored on a penalty kick in the 16th minute to help the Spartans hold off the Blue Devils for the one-goal victory.
"I think their main threat is [Ilhan]," said Calabrese. "He's a very intelligent player, his movement is excellent and when he gets around the goal he can turn a half chance into a score. What we're really going to have to do is make sure we deal with [Ilhan], and are always aware of where he is to try and deny him opportunities in and around the goal."
ETSU has created some hype of its own, earning a No. 7 ranking in this week's NSCAA/Continental Tires South Region poll. The Bucs scored three times against Presbyterian on Saturday, with three different student-athletes, to open the season 1-0. Senior Aaron Schoenfeld (Knoxville, Tenn.), junior Alesi Osorio (Austin, Texas) and sophomore David Geno (Kingsport, Tenn.) were the goal scorers in last weekend's contest, with Schoenfeld also adding an assist en route to being named Atlantic Sun Player of the Week – the second time in his ETSU career.
In their one previous contest, UNCG defeated ETSU, 3-1, back on September 12, 2008. Current senior Jaron Westbrook (Round Rock, Texas) scored his first collegiate goal in that game off a header from a corner in the 79th minute.
This will be the Bucs' first match against a nationally ranked team since October 30, 2010 when ETSU took then-No. 4 North Carolina to overtime at Summers-Taylor Stadium. Schoenfeld scored the equalizer in the 88th minute to force the extra period, but the Bucs fell in a solid effort, 2-1.
"If we make mistakes, or do some things wrong, UNCG will point them out and exploit them," said Calabrese. "This is a good opportunity for us to get a better idea of how we are as a team."
Live stats and live video of Wednesday night's game will be provided courtesy of uncg.prestosports.com.
For more information on ETSU men's soccer please visit ETSUBucs.com and click on the men's soccer links.


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WASHINGTON (AP) President Barack Obama is hoping for a close game in this year's Super Bowl.
White House spokesman Jay Carney says the president will watch Sunday's game and expects it to be highly entertaining, even though his beloved Chicago Bears aren't playing.
Obama hasn't said who he's rooting for when the 49ers and the Ravens square off. Last year, when Obama was running for re-election, he didn't pick sides, although he honored the victorious Giants later at the White House, as the president does with championship teams.
Carney says he's not sure who else may watch the game with Obama. In previous years, elected officials and prominent entertainers have joined Obama and the first lady at the White House to watch the big game.


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This section describes how to manage SSL certificates in Directory Server.
To run SSL on Directory Server, you must either use a self-signed certificate or a Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) solution.
The PKI solution involves an external Certificate Authority (CA). For a PKI solution, you need a CA-signed server certificate, which contains both a public key and a private key. This certificate is specific to one Directory Server. You also need a trusted CA certificate, which contains a public key. The trusted CA certificate ensures that all server certificates from your CA are trusted. This certificate is sometimes called a CA root key or root certificate.
If you are using certificates for test purposes, you probably want to use self-signed certificates. However, in production, using self-signed certificates is not very secure. In production, use trusted Certificate Authority (CA) certificates.
The procedures in this section use the dsadm and dsconf commands. For information about these commands, see the dsadm(1M) and dsconf(1M) man pages.
This section provides the following information about configuring certificates on Directory Server:
To Add the CA-Signed Server Certificate and the Trusted CA Certificate
Backing Up and Restoring the Certificate Database for Directory Server
When a Directory Server instance is first created, it contains a default self-signed certificate. A self-signed certificate is a public and private key pair, where the public key is signed by the private key. A self-signed certificate is valid for 24 months.
You can use DSCC to perform this task. For information, see Directory Service Control Center Interface and the DSCC online help.
To view the default self-signed certificate, use this command:
$ dsadm show-cert instance-path defaultCert
When you create a Directory Server instance, a default self-signed certificate is automatically provided.
You can use DSCC to perform this task. For information, see Directory Service Control Center Interface and the DSCC online help.
To create a self-signed certificate with non-default settings, use this command:
$ dsadm add-selfsign-cert instance-path cert-alias
Where cert-alias is a name that you provide to identify your certificate.
To see all the options for this command, see the dsadm(1M) man page or the command-line help:.
$ dsadm add-selfsign-cert --help
When your self-signed certificate expires, stop the server instance and renew the certificate.
$ dsadm stop instance-path $ dsadm renew-selfsign-cert instance-path cert-alias
Restart the server instance.
$ dsadm start instance-path
This procedure explains how to request and install a CA-signed server certificate for use with Directory Server.
You can use DSCC to perform this task. For information, see Directory Service Control Center Interface and the DSCC online help.
Generate a CA-signed server certificate request.
$ dsadm request-cert [-i] [-W cert-pwd-file] {-S DN | --name name [--org org] \ [--org-unit org-unit] [--city city] [--state state] [--country country]} \ [--phone PHONE] [--email EMAIL] [--dns DOMAIN] [--keysize KEYSIZE] \ [--sigalg SIGALG] [-F format] [-o output-file] instance-path
For example, to request a CA-signed server certificate for the Example company, use this command:
$ dsadm request-cert --name host1 --org Example --org-unit Marketing \ -o my_cert_request_file /local/dsInst
In order to completely identify the server, Certificate Authorities might require all of the attributes that are shown in this example. For a description of each attribute, see the dsadm(1M) man page.
When you request a certificate by using dsadm request-cert, the resulting certificate request is a binary certificate request unless you specify ASCII as output format. If you specify ASCII, the resulting certificate request is a PKCS #10 certificate request in PEM format. PEM is the Privacy Enhanced Mail format specified by RFCs 1421 through 1424 (http://www.ietf.org/rfc/rfc1421.txt) and is used to represent a base64-encoded certificate request in US-ASCII characters. The content of the request looks similar to the following example:
-----BEGIN NEW CERTIFICATE REQUEST----- MIIBrjCCARcCAQAwbjELMAkGA1UBhMCVXMxEzARBgNVBAgTCkNBElGT1JOSUExLD AqBgVBAoTI25ldHNjYXBlIGNvb11bmljYXRpb25zIGNvcnBvcmF0aWuMRwwGgYDV QQDExNtZWxsb24umV0c2NhcGUuY29tMIGfMA0GCSqGSIb3DQEBAUAA4GNADCBiQK BgCwAbskGh6SKYOgHy+UCSLnm3ok3X3u83Us7u0EfgSLR0f+K41eNqqWRftGR83e mqPLDOf0ZLTLjVGJaHJn4l1gG+JDf/n/zMyahxtV7+T8GOFFigFfuxJaxMjr2j7I vELlxQ4IfZgwqCm4qQecv3G+N9YdbjveMVXW0v4XwIDAQABAAwDQYJKoZIhvcNAQ EEBQADgYEAZyZAm8UmP9PQYwNy4Pmypk79t2nvzKbwKVb97G+MT/gw1pLRsuBoKi nMfLgKp1Q38K5Py2VGW1E47/rhm3yVQrIiwV+Z8Lcc= -----END NEW CERTIFICATE REQUEST-----
You must save the request at a secure place for future reference. You may need the request for renewal.
Transmit the certificate request to your Certificate Authority, according to its procedures.
The process for obtaining your Certificate Authority certificate depends on the certificate authority that you use. Some commercial CAs provide a website that allows you to automatically download the certificate. Other CAs will send it to you in email upon request.
After you have sent your request, you must wait for the CA to respond with your certificate. Response time for your request varies. For example, if your CA is internal to your company, the CA might only take a day or two to respond to your request. If your selected CA is external to your company, the CA could take several weeks to respond to your request.
Save the certificate that you receive from the Certificate Authority.
Back up your certificates in a safe location. If you ever lose the certificates, you can reinstall them by using your backup file. You can save them in text files. The PKCS #11 certificate in PEM format looks similar to the following example:
-----BEGIN CERTIFICATE----- MIICjCCAZugAwIBAgICCEEwDQYJKoZIhKqvcNAQFBQAwfDELMAkGA1UEBhMCVVMx IzAhBgNVBAoGlBhbG9a2FWaWxsZGwSBXaWRnZXRzLCBJbmMuMR0wGwYDVQQLExRX aWRnZXQgTW3FrZXJzICdSJyBVczEpMCcGAx1UEAxgVGVzdCBUXN0IFRlc3QgVGVz dCBUZXN0IFlc3QgQ0EswHhcNOTgwMzEyMDIzMzUWhcNOTgwMzI2MDIzMpzU3WjBP MQswCYDDVQQGEwJVUzEoMCYGA1UEChMfTmV0c2NhcGUgRGlyZN0b3J5VIFB1Ymxp Y2F0aW9uczEWMB4QGA1UEAxMNZHVgh49dq2tLNvbjTBaMA0GCSqGSIb3DQEBAQUA A0kAMEYkCQCksMR/aLGdfp4m0OiGgijG5KgOsyRNvwGYW7kfW+8mmijDtZaRjYNj jcgpF3VnlbxbclX9LVjjNLC5737XZdAgEDozYwpNDARBglghkgBhvhCEAQEEBAMC APAwHkwYDVR0jBBgwFAU67URjwCaGqZHUpSpdLxlzwJKiMwDQYJKoZIhQvcNAQEF BQADgYEAJ+BfVem3vBOPBveNdLGfjlb9hucgmaMcQa9FA/db8qimKT/ue9UGOJqL bwbMKBBopsDn56p2yV3PLIsBgrcuSoBCuFFnxBnqSiTS7YiYgCWqWaUA0ExJFmD6 6hBLseqkSWulk+hXHN7L/NrViO+7zNtKcaZLlFPf7d7j2MgX4Bo= -----END CERTIFICATE-----
This procedure explains how to install the CA-signed server certificate and trusted CA certificates for use with Directory Server.
You can use DSCC to perform this task. For information, see Directory Service Control Center Interface and the DSCC online help.
Add the CA-signed server certificate.
$ dsadm add-cert instance-path cert-alias cert-file
Where cert-alias is a name that you provide to identify your certificate, and cert-file is the text file that contains the PKCS #11 certificate in PEM format.
For example, to install a CA-signed server certificate, you might use a command similar to this:
$ dsadm add-cert /local/dsInst server-cert /local/safeplace/serv-cert-file
The certificate is now installed, but is not yet trusted. To trust the CA-signed server certificate, you must install the Certificate Authority certificate.
Add the trusted Certificate Authority certificate.
$ dsadm add-cert --ca instance-path cert-alias cert-file
The --ca option indicates that the certificate is a trusted Certificate Authority certificate.
For example, to install a trusted certificate from a Certificate Authority, you might use this command:
$ dsadm add-cert --ca /local/dsInst CA-cert /local/safeplace/ca-cert-file
(Optional) Verify your installed certificates.
To list all server certificates and to display their validity dates and aliases, type:
$ dsadm list-certs instance-path
For example:
$ dsadm list-certs /local/ds1 Enter the certificate database password: Alias Valid from Expires on Self- Issued by Issued to signed? ----------- ---------- ---------- ------- ----------------- ----------------- serverCert 2000/11/10 2011/02/10 n CN=CA-Signed Cert, CN=Test Cert, 18:13 18:13 OU=CA,O=com dc=example,dc=com defaultCert 2006/05/18 2006/08/18 y CN=host1,CN=DS, Same as issuer 16:28 16:28 dc=example,dc=com 2 certificates found
By default, an instance of Directory Server contains a default server certificate called defaultCert. The text Same as issuer indicates that the default certificate is a self-signed server certificate.
To list trusted CA certificates, type:
$ dsadm list-certs -C instance-path
For example:
$ dsadm list-certs -C /local/ds1 Enter the certificate database password: Alias Valid from Expires on Self- Issued by Issued to signed? ------- ---------- ---------- ------- ----------------- -------------- CA-cert 2000/11/10 2011/02/10 y CN=Trusted CA Cert, Same as issuer 18:12 18:12 OU=CA,O=com 1 certificate found
To view the details of a certificate, including the certificate expiration date, type:
$ dsadm show-cert instance-path cert-alias
For example, to view a server certificate, type:
$ dsadm show-cert /local/ds1 "Server-Cert" Enter the certificate database password: Certificate: Data: Version: 3 (0x2) Serial Number: 2 (0x2) Signature Algorithm: PKCS #1 MD5 With RSA Encryption Issuer: "CN=Server-Cert,O=Example,C=US" Validity: Not Before: Fri Nov 10 18:12:20 2000 Not After : Thu Feb 10 18:12:20 2011 Subject: "CN=CA Server Cert,OU=ICNC,O=Example,C=FR" Subject Public Key Info: Public Key Algorithm: PKCS #1 RSA Encryption RSA Public Key: Modulus: bd:76:fc:29:ca:06:45:df:cd:1b:f1:ce:bb:cc:3a:f7: 77:63:5a:82:69:56:5f:3d:3a:1c:02:98:72:44:36:e4: 68:8c:22:2b:f0:a2:cb:15:7a:c4:c6:44:0d:97:2d:13: b7:e3:bf:4e:be:b5:6a:df:ce:c4:c3:a4:8a:1d:fa:cf: 99:dc:4a:17:61:e0:37:2b:7f:90:cb:31:02:97:e4:30: 93:5d:91:f7:ef:b0:5a:c7:d4:de:d8:0e:b8:06:06:23: ed:5f:33:f3:f8:7e:09:c5:de:a5:32:2a:1b:6a:75:c5: 0b:e3:a5:f2:7a:df:3e:3d:93:bf:ca:1f:d9:8d:24:ed Exponent: 65537 (0x10001) Signature Algorithm: PKCS #1 MD5 With RSA Encryption Signature: 85:92:42:1e:e3:04:4d:e5:a8:79:12:7d:72:c0:bf:45: ea:c8:f8:af:f5:95:f0:f5:83:23:15:0b:02:73:82:24: 3d:de:1e:95:04:fb:b5:08:17:04:1c:9d:9c:9b:bd:c7: e6:57:6c:64:38:8b:df:a2:67:f0:39:f9:70:e9:07:1f: 33:48:ea:2c:18:1d:f0:30:d8:ca:e1:29:ec:be:a3:43: 6f:df:03:d5:43:94:8f:ec:ea:9a:02:82:99:5a:54:c9: e4:1f:8c:ae:e2:e8:3d:50:20:46:e2:c8:44:a6:32:4e: 51:48:15:d6:44:8c:e6:d2:0d:5f:77:9b:62:80:1e:30 Fingerprint (MD5): D9:FB:74:9F:C3:EC:5A:89:8F:2C:37:47:2F:1B:D8:8F Fingerprint (SHA1): 2E:CA:B8:BE:B6:A0:8C:84:0D:62:57:85:C6:73:14:DE:67:4E:09:56 Certificate Trust Flags: SSL Flags: Valid CA Trusted CA User Trusted Client CA Email Flags: User Object Signing Flags: User
When your CA-signed server certificate (public key and private key) expires, renew it by using this procedure.
You can use DSCC to perform this task. For information, see Directory Service Control Center Interface and the DSCC online help.
Obtain an updated CA-signed server certificate from your Certificate Authority.
When you receive the updated certificate, stop the server instance and install the certificate.
$ dsadm stop instance-path $ dsadm renew-cert instance-path cert-alias cert-file
Restart the server instance.
$ dsadm start instance-path
In some cases you might want to export the public and private keys of a certificate so that you can later import the certificate. For example, you might want the certificate to be used by another server.
The commands in this procedure can be used with certificates that contain wild cards, for example "cn=*,o=example".
You can use DSCC to perform this task. For information, see Directory Service Control Center Interface and the DSCC online help.
Export the certificate.
$ dsadm export-cert [-o output-file] instance-path cert-alias
For example:
$ dsadm export-cert -o /tmp/first-certificate /local/ds1 "First Certificate" $ dsadm export-cert -o /tmp/first-ca-server-certificate /local/ds1/ defaultCert Choose the PKCS#12 file password: Confirm the PKCS#12 file password: $ ls /tmp first-ca-server-certificate
Import the certificate.
$ dsadm import-cert instance-path cert-file
For example, to import the certificate to a server instance:
$ dsadm import-cert /local/ds2 /tmp/first-ca-server-certificate Enter the PKCS#12 file password:
(Optional) If you have imported the certificate to a server, configure the server to use the imported certificate.
$ dsconf set-server-prop -e -h host -p port ssl-rsa-cert-name:server-cert
By default, Directory Server manages the SSL certificate database password internally through a stored password. When managing certificates, the user does not need to type a certificate password or specify the password file. This option is not very secure because the password is only hidden, not encrypted.
However, if you want to have more control over the use of certificates, you can configure the server so that the user is prompted for a password on the command line. In this case, the user must type the certificate database password for all dsadm subcommands except autostart, backup, disable-service, enable-service, info, reindex, restore, and stop. The certificate database is located in the directory instance-path/alias.
You can use DSCC to perform this task. For information, see Directory Service Control Center Interface and the DSCC online help.
Stop the server.
$ dsadm stop instance-path
Set the password prompt flag to on.
$ dsadm set-flags instance-path cert-pwd-prompt=on
You are asked to choose a new certificate password.
Start the server.
$ dsadm start instance-path
When you back up an instance of Directory Server, you back up the Directory Server configuration and the certificates. The backed up certificates are stored in the archive-path/alias directory.
For information about how to back up and restore Directory Server, see To Make a Backup for Disaster Recovery.


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Swimming Pool Blog
by Rob Cox, January 08, 2011
Trends in Swimming Pool Building
1. Technology Features: As we have moved as a society to our current techonological reliance, pools have followed right along. In energy consumption for one. Motors have been redesigned to make use of variable speeds or pool lights now come with LED options and fiber optic options, which consume much less energy than standard bulbs. Controllers, long thought as a luxury item, and certainly an expensive product, have come down in price recently, and more options are now available than ever before. Want to call in to your controller and check on the spa temperature? Turn up the outdoor speakers, and annoy the neighbors - all from your smartphone.
2. Water Features: Care to recreate the "grotto" at the famous Playboy mansion? Many are doing just that these days, with large rock caverns attached to their pool, complete with waterfall, lighting, bench seating and perhaps a slide over the top. Deck mounted jets, to spray into the pool and many of the wall jets which affix to a raised wall above the pool, have become easier for many builders to add these days. Aboveground pool owners can easily install deck mounted jets on their wooden surround deck. The most popular water feature is still the waterfall, which can be built right into a raised wall for a sheet like "sheer descent" water feature.
Cascades are now more popular, these pump from a wall mounted port, to a basin up above the pool. As the basin fills, the water cascades over the lip and tumbles over well placed rocks, on top of well placed waterproof membranes. Cascades are more involved than Waterfalls, but both are being installed in greater numbers now. Lew Akins, the pioneer of the Infinity Edge or Negative Edge pools, where the pool has the illusion of extending into the horizon, has seen his idea really blossom since 2000.
3. Safety Features: More pools are being built with safety in mind. Shallower pools, without diving boards are more common now. Beach entrances and shallow platforms for small children. Turfscaping around the pool, with combinations of hillsides, shrubbery and decorative fencing is how many new pools are adding layers of protection. For new products, how about an underwater "eye", a camera that records and displays for commercial pool operators, images beneath the water. Also can detect motion or lack of motion, in a swimmer. SVRS, or a Suction Vacuum Release System, now required for many commercial pools, will shut off the pool pump if a vacuum or negative pressure is sensed. Pools are also being built to be seen from the house - more visible, and magna-latch gate latches are now de riguer.
4. Green Features: Solar heaters are now being considered standard equipment on most pools. The orientation of the solar panels in relation to the pool is now being given forethought and smart builders are able to arrange the pool equipment, pool and the house together in an effective triangle. Solar heaters don't generate as many service calls as gas heaters, so these are still being offered, but today's builders are looking for more eco friendly options for their clients. Other ways builders are now being green is offering variable speed pumps and motors, led pool lighting and salt chlorine generators. Manufacturers are bringing new products to market at breakneck speed - all to satisfy a public demand.
Gone are the days perhaps, when you could get any pool you wanted, as long as it was a 20x40 rectangle, white plaster and coping stones, blue 6x6 tile. Nowadays the sky is the limit. Pool building has become a very specialized trade, if you want to be successful with today's educated and demanding pool owners. Add your favorite pool feature in the comments below!


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Two Bricket Wood houses were ablaze last night after a car fire spread to neighbouring properties.
Firefighters were called to Moss Side at 10.36pm following reports that a car caught fire while it was parked on a driveway.
The fire spread to two terraced houses and four crews battled to extinguish the blaze.
The fire was out by 11.01pm and crews checked for hotspots to make sure it did not spread any further.
The gas board were called to check for gas leaks. Two crews from Garston and two from St Albans attended.
The fire is being treated as accidental.