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and continuing education representatives in order to brainstorm and discuss the best use
of the public money for the training needs of the current year and beyond. Attendees
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My parents always told me that there are only two things that are certain in life: death and taxes. Well, at least you can handle the former in style. Yeah, sure, there are Mercedes and Cadillac hearses available, but nothing says "style" quite like cruising to your final resting place in a modified circa-$400,000 Rolls-Royce Phantom.
Well, this ultra-luxurious death-mobile is due to become a reality, as Biemme Special Cars did the unthinkable and strapped a hearse backside to this pricey machine. The Phantom B12, which Biemme dubbed it, will make its debut at the 2012 Tanexpo Funeral and Cemetery Trade Show, which is like the New York Auto Show for undertakers. No, not the Undertaker you once saw pseudo-fighting people in a ring, the real undertakers that take care of deceased people.
With the exception of the decked out coffin area in the rear, its massive 23-foot length and a self-leveling air-ride suspension, the Phantom is the same as one you may see in a dealership. It features a 460-horsepower, 6.5-liter V-12 engine and a six-speed automatic transmission, which assures that you'll never live up to the "late to your own funeral" expression.
This beast is rumored to cost somewhere in the vicinity of $660,000, so it's doubtful that you're going to see it at your local funeral parlor any time soon, unless you live in Beverly Hills of course. Regardless, if you want to go out in style, there is nothing quite like one final ride in one of the most luxurious cars available today. Now, if there was just a cool way to handle taxes, life would be perfect.

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Continuing Education at Hunter College offers workshops for nurses in partnership with the Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing Institute of Continuing Education.
The Institute of Continuing Education's mission is to facilitate lifelong learning by continuing to meet the educational needs of professional nurses and prepare them to meet the 21st century needs of complex populations, particularly in urban settings.
The Institute of Continuing Education offers conferences, workshops and short non-credit courses on a wide variety of nursing and health related topics.
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- To encourage the fullest possible intellectual and personal growth in each individual.
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- To inspire a zest for learning as well as to bring the recognition that learning is pleasurable and knowledge is useful.
The Institute of Continuing Education is approved by the Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing, Hunter College, City University of New York, an accredited provider of continuing nursing education by the New York State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
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'Fast Money' Recap: Taper Trouble
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- The broader market ended in the red after the Federal Reserve told investors, through the minutes of its last meeting, that tapering could possibly begin in a couple of months.
Brian Kelly, founder of Brian Kelly Capital, said the Fed finally has an opportunity to taper without shocking the markets and suggested investors shouldn't be nervous. He added the Fed should begin tapering in December.
Guy Adami, managing director of stockmonster.com, said the S&P 500 still seems likely to get to 1,760 this week. He thinks the Fed is unlikely to taper until at least the spring or summer of next year.
Stuart Frankel & Company's Steve Grasso said the markets should sell off 4% to 6%. If the 1,760 level fails to hold in the S&P 500, then it should head to 1,730. He suggested long-term investors should stay long.Karen Finerman, president of Metropolitan Capital Advisors, said a 4% to 6% pullback isn't that drastic and wouldn't force her to sell any of her positions. Anthony Scaramucci, founder of SkyBridge Capital, was a guest on the show and said the Fed is unlikely to taper as soon as everyone thinks. He suggested that it will keep "testing" the market by talking about tapering. He added that short-selling is a dangerous play for average retail investors because even if there is a taper it'll only be a trim from the massive stimulus program. J.C. Penney (JCP) jumped 8% on Wednesday. Although things are getting better, there are much better places to invest in the market such as Macy's (M), Finerman said. Adami suggested investors could potentially short JCP near $10. Kelly said rising gasoline prices could hurt low-end retail chains like Wal-Mart (WMT) or Family Dollar Stores (FDO).
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In a ceremony Thursday, one of France's highest-ranking officials will recognize a Dawson County man for his military service in World War II.
Looking back, Lake Gibson said he can't believe 18 years has passed since a group of local businessmen and women chartered the Dawson County Rotary Club.
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Kenny Stewart wasn't sure he would see his ninth birthday.
Some called him pastor, but to many more he was a friend.
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The woman credited by many with saving Thunder Road and keeping Dawsonville's racing history alive died Monday following a brief illness.
Members of Etowah Masonic Lodge No. 222, Free and Accepted Masons, Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter No. 970, Dawsonville Lions Club and Dawson County Jaycees will be placing veterans memorial markers for this year's Memorial Day in the city of Dawsonville on May 19.
Murder and mayhem was the theme Saturday night as Peach Brandy Cottage opened its doors for a presentation of The Curse of the Hopeless Diamond.
Stepping up to the children's area at the Spring Fling in Dawsonville Sunday afternoon, Nathan Frazier told his sister he was going to win a goldfish.
It was a star-studded week for the city of Dawsonville.
There have been more than 600 fire fatalities in the U.S. since the beginning of the year.
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Spring Fling Festival in Dawsonville.
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and a statewide organization with presence in Dawson County is looking to spread the word.
Kelly Jones doesn't go anywhere without George.
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Economic Trends
The January 31 FOMC Meeting
On January 31, 2006, the Federal Open Market Committee voted to leave the federal funds target rate at 5.25 percent for the fifth consecutive time. The primary credit rate has also been maintained at 6.25 percent. In its press release, the Committee explained that its decision was based on the fact that "readings on core inflation have improved modestly in recent months, and inflation pressures seem likely to moderate over time." But it also noted that "some inflation risks remain" due to a "high level of resource utilization." Because of these inflationary pressures, the committee's statement continues to suggest that the next move might be up ("the extent and timing of any additional firming"). The next meeting is scheduled for March 21.
The monetary authorities' decision to leave their key interest rate unchanged did not surprise market participants. At the close of business on the day before the January 31 announcement, the Chicago Board of Trade's federal funds rate futures revealed that investors judged that there was a 98 percent probability that the Committee would leave the target rate unchanged, and a mere 2 percent that the Committee would decrease the rate by 25 basis points, from 5-1/4 percent to 5 percent.
Although the committee's language suggests future rate hikes, market participants have, if anything, been predicting that the next move would be a rate cut. In December, they expected the funds rate to be just above 5 percent by midyear, a decrease of nearly 25 basis points. Since then, however, their expectations of the fed funds rate path have risen, and they now anticipate a near-constant funds rate going forward.
Although the committee continues to assert that "some inflation risks may remain," there is no evidence that long-term inflation expectations have crept up over the past several months. In fact, anticipated inflation, as derived from the liquidity-adjusted, 10-year Treasury inflation-protected securities (TIPS), has fallen from around 2.3 percent at the beginning of the year to just under 2 percent today. It appears that the Federal Reserve has the credibility to keep long-term inflation at bay despite short-term inflationary pressures.
This is undoubtedly why participants' anticipation of a rate cut has lessened. News on economic activity has generally been stronger than expected since the beginning of the year. With a rate cut, this may not be consistent with stable inflation; therefore, market participants no longer feel that the committee will cut rates going forward.
Certainly, one reason that participants expected the next move to be a cut was underlying uneasiness about the real economy. The fact that the yield curve has been sloping downward over many maturities makes some people uneasy about the future of the real economy; the reason is that yield-curve inversions frequently portend a recession. Currently, the closely watched 10-year, 90-day spread stands at –38 basis points.
The stance of monetary policy is shown not by the funds rate and the future path of the funds rate but by the real funds rate and its future path. The real federal funds rate (defined as the effective federal funds rate less core inflation in personal consumption expenditures) remains nearly steady at 3.0 percent. Since its trough in 2004, however, it has gained more than 4 percentage points.


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What makes a man go crazy for a woman? That's one of those questions women are dying to know the answer to. Typically when we meet an interesting man and sparks fly we depend on our inner instinct to guide us. Since we want to ensure we capture his attention, we're bound to go out of our way to try and impress him. The problem is that we don't really know what we're doing. In our over zealous effort to gain his attention, we may actually be turning him off. To avoid that you need to know how to get him to want you like mad. You'll be surprised to know that the way to do that is actually much simpler than you imagined.
One answer to the question of what makes a man go crazy for a woman is being genuine. Most of us are guilty of the opposite when we're trying to get a man to want us. We transform into this unrecognizable creature just to gain his attention. That often includes things like changing the way we normally dress, acting in a way that is foreign to us and even embellishing details of our lives. If you've been guilty of this, it's likely backfired on you. When a woman isn't being herself, a man knows it instantly. He can tell that she's putting on a show for him and he'll end the relationship in its tracks. He wants to know and fall in love with the real you so give him that, flaws and all.
We also usually don't understand the impact that a fun sense of humor can have on a man's interest. Men want to smile when they're with a woman. They want to be with someone who can find the fun in life. Being surrounded by drama all the time and dragging him into that, won't ensure the two of you have any type of future together other than one apart. If you can put a smile on his face, and make him laugh, you'll have a direct line to his heart.
Also, being unavailable at times can really amp up his interest. If you throw yourself at a man's feet he's bound to step over you and move onto someone who values themselves more. It's great to let him know you're interested but you don't need to clear your entire social calendar to do that. If you can't always see him, he'll want you more and more. He wants to pursue you because he absolutely loves the thrill of the romantic chase. Temper the time you spend with him and he'll be crazy for you in no time flat.
There's an insightful video that explains in pointed detail what you can be doing right now to make him crazy for you. Watch the video now and you'll change your relationship forever.


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Six Softball Players Named All-America Scholar-Athletes By NFCAHAMDEN, Conn. - Six members of the Quinnipiac University softball team were named to the National Fastpitch Coaches Association All-America Scholar-Athlete team for the 2008-09 academic year. Seniors Katie Allendorfer (Glenside, Pa.), Emily Bellush (Newton, Mass.), Christine Bourdeau (Seymour, Conn.), Angela Casella (Oceanside, N.Y.), Kelly Wall (Westport, Conn.) and junior Joelle Jacobsen (Flemington, N.J.) all were eligible to earn the All-America Scholar-Athlete title.
"We are very proud of the many softball student-athletes who have been recognized by the NFCA for their academic achievements," said head coach Germaine Fairchild. "One of our program philosophies is that academic and athletic performances are positively correlated, and the six student-athletes receiving these awards exemplify this philosophy for our younger players."
To qualify for this award, student-athletes were required to earn a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 for both the fall and spring semesters in the 2008-09 academic year. During the 2009 season, Allendorfer compiled a 3.8 GPA in Public Relations, Bourdeau earned a 4.0 GPA in Biology, Bellush recorded a 3.86 GPA in Spanish, Casella compiled a 3.59 GPA in Marketing, Jacobsen earned a 3.77 GPA in biomedical sciences, and Wall recorded a 3.96 GPA in Mathematics.
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The debut weekend is October 11-13 from 6pm to midnight. Open haunt weekends are October 18-20 and 25-27. The Haunted Hotel will also be open all Halloween week from October 28 to November 2 from 6pm to 11pm nightly.
Admission is $10 per person. There will also be a lights on 'not so spooky' edition from 5-7pm on October 30 for a $3 admission.
The Eagles Nest Hotel offers this warning: 'All patrons enter at their own risk. Owners and sponsors are not responsible or liable for any harm incurred on the premises. This attraction contains high impact scares and strobe lights which may not be suitable for people with heart conditions or prone to seizures. Attraction may include the use of fog juice as well as spraying water. Sorry, no pregnant women, infants, or children being carried will be allowed entry. Not recommend for children under 10.'


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I'm almost done with Season 4 of Sons of Anarchy, so keep your eyes peeled for a lot of blogging on the subject. But I noticed today that the show's creator, Kurt Sutter, tweeted that "i've talked to [FX President John] landgraf about the 1st nine. he digs it, but thinks it might be best to put some time between SOA and a prequel. i agree." I'd like to see that. I am, perhaps more than the average Sons of Anarchy viewer, in the questions of governance the show raises, whether we're hearing about SAMCRO founder John Teller's anarchist theorizing or seeing how the MC interacts with Charming's law enforcement officials. But it would be neat to see how that synergy developed in the first place. Most of the big governance shows on television give us, in Rhett Butler's parlance, empire building (Deadwood) or empire wrecking (The Wire). It'd be neat to see a single coherent story about a rise and fall.
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4 Families Displaced In 2-Alarm Apartment Fire On Stewarts Ferry Pike
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Four families were displaced by a 2-alarm fire at an apartment complex just off Interstate 40, near Donelson, on Tuesday afternoon.
Fire investigators said the fire broke out in a fireplace chimney of a lower unit around 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Stewarts Ferry Apartments on Stewarts Ferry Pike. Everyone got out safely before firefighters arrived, but four units suffered heavy damage.
Sky 5 HD was flying in the area and saw smoke coming from one of the buildings. The fire continued to grow, with flames beginning to consume the roof before firefighters even got to the scene.
Within a half hour, the fire had destroyed half of the roof.
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|Imaging 2010, International conference on imaging techniques in subatomic physics, astrophysics, medicine, biology and industry, Stockholm : Suède (2010)
|Design of a Compton camera for 3D prompt-γ imaging during ion beam therapy
|F. Roellinghoff1, 2M.-H. Richard1, 2M. Chevallier1J. Constanzo1D. Dauvergne1N. Freud2P. Henriquet1F. Le Foulher1J.M. Létang2G. Montarou3C. Ray1E. Testa1M. Testa1A.H. Walenta
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|We investigate, by means of Geant4 simulations, a real-time method to control the position of the Bragg peak during ion therapy, based on a Compton camera in combination with a beam tagging device (hodoscope) in order to detect the prompt gamma emitted during nuclear fragmentation. The proposed set-up consists of a stack of 2 mm thick silicon strip detectors and a LYSO absorber detector. The γ emission points are reconstructed analytically by intersecting the ion trajectories given by the beam hodoscope and the Compton cones given by the camera. The camera response to a polychromatic point source in air is analyzed with regard to both spatial resolution and detection efficiency. Various geometrical configurations of the camera have been tested. In the proposed configuration, for a typical polychromatic photon point source, the spatial resolution of the camera is about 8.3 mm FWHM and the detection efficiency 2.5×10−4 (reconstructable photons/emitted photons in 4π). Finally, the clinical applicability of our system is considered and possible starting points for further developments of a prototype are discussed.
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For a limited time, Montereys luxury hotel, Bernardus Lodge is offering the Body + Soul package, which is a one-night getaway for two with complimentary services and other specials.
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The automatic budget cuts known as sequestration are forcing thousands of federal workers in Massachusetts to take unpaid furloughs, curtailing services, cutting incomes, and stifling economic growth and job creation in the state, analysts say.
Employees are losing as much as 30 percent of their salaries to comply with a law aimed at reducing the federal deficit. They include engineers and civilian employees at the Army's Natick laboratories, scores of Internal Revenue Service workers, and thousands of civilian employees at Hanscom Air Force Base, many of whom work on national security programs.


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KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. -- Fingerprint comparison has allowed Oregon authorities to identify the second of two men found fatally shot on an abandoned ranch in southern Oregon.
Klamath County Sheriff Tim Evinger said Monday that the Oregon State Police crime lab had identified the second body as that of 32-year-old Everardo Mendez-Ceja of Richmond, Calif.
Last Friday, the other man was positively identified as 38-year-old Ricardo Jauregui, of Oakley, Calif.
The bodies were found Oct. 18 near Bonanza, Ore.
A burned-out truck found several weeks ago about six miles from the location of the bodies belonged to Jauregui. Mendez-Ceja's family had reported him overdue, telling authorities he went to Bonanza to buy hay and a horse.
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When pricing flights from Germany to the USA, I found 3 sites that were within a few dollars of each other for the same flight. I went with Cheapoair because at the top of their webpage they advertised "$15 off service fees". Not to be fooled I clicked the link that listed the fees and made sure there were, indeed, service fees being charged. It listed a $26 service fee that would be charged for all domestic and international flights. Satisfied that my fare would be discounted $15 dollars toward these service fees, I followed through with the purchase. Unfortunately, by the time my ticket was issued, this discount did not materialize. I began my series of email correspondence with Cheapoair customer service. Their reply each time was the same, that no service fees were charged to have a discount applied. I pointed out that the $15 coupon was misleading but each time was simply told that there was no service fees charged, but that they would be happy to send me a credit for my NEXT cheapoair purchase. I made it clear that I had no intention of making another purchase through a company that utilizes such deceptive advertising methods, so such a credit would be worthless.
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Anti-surveillance activists in Berlin have made vandalism a sport. It's called Camover, and it involves smashing public CCTV cameras, recording the act, then uploading it to YouTube for "points".
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Poised, energized, and armed with unforgettable performance ability, Michelle G. is a firework in the artistic arena. Her training began at the young age of 3 with the violin, and a few years later received classes for piano and voice. Excelling in all three, Michelle developed a very passionate and dramatic personality that eventually led her to more dramatic genres such as opera and stage acting. Her aptitude to understand human emotions and relationships gives her a wide spectrum to play in as an actress. There is an organic flow to her interpretations both as an actress and musician that leads the audience to feel her emotional current. Her honest characterizations introduce deeper perspectives on what seems like the ordinary roles and storylines. Amongst the many other leads that she has played, her participation in roles like "Susanna" in The Marriage of Figaro, or "Donna Elvira" in Don Giovanni embody much vibrancy and integrity.
Through the development of her voice as a singer and actress, she has crossed over into other media such as voice over commercial work and vocals for pop/main stream music productions. She has recently participated as a vocalist and violinist in the albums of artists such as international jazz pop artist David Longoria, Latin pop singer Erick Bolivar, Grammy-nominated percussionist Souhail Kaspar, and American Idol's Seysha. Over the last few years she has unraveled her musical skills as a songwriter/composer/arranger and has even had some small victories acquiring music placements on TV shows (NCIS, short film "Sumtin' Like Dat", The Dictator) for herself and some of her colleagues. Her inner brilliance is lighting a unique path before her, and she is bravely embracing each step forward in a promising creative career.
Michelle completed her Associates of Arts for Music/Music Education at the age of 18, and got later graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Miami with a Bachelor's of Arts for Musical Theater and Music Business, as well as from Florida International University with a Master's of Music in Vocal Performance.
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I tailor my lessons to my student's needs, style, abilities, and goals. Learning is truly a fun and passionate adventure for me, and my enthusiasm has consistently been a contagious quality :) I love to challenge myself & my students to discover how immense their true potential is, and I create a safe and fun environment to explore such facets.
My curriculum is combination of solid tradition (Suzuki method for piano & violin, and Bel Canto technique for singing) interwoven with pop-culture, and modern influences. Within the first 3-6 months, my students will know the basic building blocks of music - which includes scales, arpeggios, triads, intervals, technique, and performance repertoire; and for my singers this will include proper breath technique, tone placement, support, very often increased vocal range (both high and low), and will feel significantly stronger vocally and more confident getting up to sing.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Full size Keyboard, mics, pro tools, Violin (electric, acoustic, and Chinese Ehru)
*** Specialties ***
Specialties include:
- Audition technique and prep
- Vocal Technique
- Violin Pedagogy
- Acting Audition Technique
Acting, Audition Prep, Broadway Singing, Child Acting, Creative Writing, Dance, English, Essay Writing, Fitness, Flute, French, Grammar, Health Coaching, Improv Acting, Language, Life Coaching, Meisner Technique, Method Acting, Musical Theater, Music Performance, Music Recording, Music Theory, Nutrition, Phonics, Piano, Piccolo, Psychology, Public Speaking, Reading, Running, Saxophone, Shakespearean Acting, Singing, Skiing, Songwriting, Speaking Voice, Speech, Spelling, Stage Performance, Strength and Conditioning, Study Skills, Swimming, Theater Acting, Theatrical Dance, Vocabulary, Vocal Training, Weight Loss, Writing
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Today is your day to start those piano lessons! Right?
Please contact me for additional availability. I have more options than are shown here.
Whether I am teaching a piano lesson, directing a play or training for a triathlon, you will find that I am always full of enthusiasm and positive life energy.
I look forward to helping you meet your performing arts goals. There is nothing more beneficial to your well-being and contentment than participating in the arts!
When I was a little girl, I begged my parents for piano lessons.... and then flute lessons... and then saxophone lessons, and then oboe lessons... and then voice lessons.... and the list goes on and on! They couldn't keep me away from music and theatre.
I studied music and theatre in college as well as having earned a Master's degree in Health and Wellness Education. Music, theatre and the performing arts have been my passion since I was a child. I am lucky enough to enjoy doing what I love for my career.
I am an award- winning educator. I spent ten years a public school teacher and was proud to be nominated several times for TEACHER OF THE YEAR and also was honored two times as a statewide regional finalist for the prestigious HEB Excellence in Education Award.
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Music and theatre? Poetry reading? Public speaking? Need help writing a story? Editing? Life direction and coaching? Parenting and discipline? Healthy weight loss?
I am here to help you find your path!
Come join me in the world of the arts. Your health and wellness depend on it! Today is the day to start fulfilling your dream! All ages welcome and encouraged. Little ones and "grown-ups" too... It's never too late!
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Most of all: Lessons will be fun and enjoyable.
I will encourage you, without pressure, to grow in music and to meet your personal goals.
Lessons are paced at YOUR speed to meet your needs in your own comfort zone.
However, don't be fooled....I will challenge you to push yourself beyond what you ever dreamed possible!
Let's get started :)
...I may have lesson availability beyond what is shown here on the website. Please don't hesitate to contact the Take Lessons office with your request. I will do my best to fit you in to my schedule.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Piano, flute, piccolo, drum pad, xylophone, auto harp, trombone, trumpet, french horn, and various other instruments I have collected over the years! In addition, I have a huge library of plays, musicals, librettos, and sheet music. Collecting all things music and theatre is a bit of a hobby of mine...
*** Travel Equipment ***
Piano keyboard
*** Specialties ***
Flute players new & old... (Be confident for that upcoming chair test)
Flute audition prep: Get ready for the big day with advanced lessons.
First time piano players of all ages! (C'mon "grownups"- you've always wanted to try this!)
Musical theatre, acting coaching, audition prep, monologue selection, Voice Lessons & Singing, Music Theory, Song writing, essay writing, & creative writing
Choreography, Dance
Bryan is an international Dancer, Choreographer, Instructor/Coach. Even if you have never taken a dance class, I guarantee that I can get you up on the dance floor. By breaking down body mechanics,timing and grooves I can teach anyone to dance!
If you have never done a dance step in your life but have the passion to learn, Bryan "Boogiemind"� is here to teach you!!!
Focusing on each individual (or small group), I take you through
Hip Hop dance steps, mechanics, foundation, and concepts to get you out there and moving. Private lessons are great for Wedding Dance, Bar & Bat Mitzvahs, Exercise, Conditioning, Cardio, Physical Therapy, Training, and/or any Social outing!
My specialties include:
* Breakdance
* Popping
* Grooves
* The Robot
* Tutting
* Locking
* Party dances
* Dancing with the opposite sex
and more...
My credentials include:
* America's Best Dance Crew season 2: The Boogie Bots,
* Missy Elliot
* Kirk Franklin
* Apl de Ap of the Black Eyed Peas
* opening for Marques Houston: Omarion
* Artistic Director of Mighty Shock Los Angeles (ages 8-12)
* Culture Shock, Washington, DC & LA Dance Troupe
* 2012-13 Artistic Director of Mighty Shock Los Angeles
* industrials for Paul Mitchell, Puma, Samsung, MedAssets
*** Lesson Details ***
Hip Hop dance steps, mechanics, foundation, and concepts to get you out there and moving. Private lessons are great for Wedding Dance, Bar & Bat Mitzvahs, Exercise, Conditioning, Cardio, Physical Therapy, Training, and/or any Social outing
*** Studio Equipment ***
Open Space
*** Travel Equipment ***
* Computer
* Stereo
* Linoleum
*** Specialties ***
My specialties include:
* Breakdance
* Popping
* Grooves
* The Robot
* Tutting
* Locking
* Party dances
* Dancing with the opposite sex
and more...
ACT, ACT English, Acting, ACT Reading, ACT Test Prep, American Government, American History, American Literature, Anthropology, AP English, AP English Literature, AP European History, AP Government and Politics, AP Statistics, AP U.S. History, AP World History, Archaeology, Art History, Broadway Singing, Classical Guitar, College Admissions, Creative Writing, Dance, English, English Literature, ESL, Essay Writing, European History, Film Acting, Film Studies, French, German, Grammar, GRE, Guitar, History, Humanities, Improv Acting, International Business, Language, Life Science, Linguistics, Literature, Method Acting, Music Performance, Music Recording, Opera Voice, Philosophy, Phonics, Physical and Earth Sciences, Physical Science, Physiology, Poetry, Psychology, Public Speaking, Reading, Religious Studies, Science, Singing, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Sociology, Songwriting, Speaking Voice, Speech, Statistics, Study Skills, Test Prep, Theater Acting, TOEFL, Vocabulary, World History, Writing
***Ask about long-term project rates (3 hours a week at $90 per week) and about first-time discounts (first two hours at $45)***
I have been tutoring and teaching for twenty years for private students as well as at academic institutions (University of Arizona, Southern Mississippi, Phoenix, Capella, and Pima and Gulf Coast Community Colleges. In sessions, I find out what the student really needs and help them achieve realistic goals through thorough evaluation, pacing and persistent challenge. No matter what level of achievement is desired, I customize a lesson plan and learning regimen and guide the student to cross transformational thresholds. I look for and draw out the potential in students and help them achieve the competency they need to be independent learners and succeed in their endeavors professionally and personally.
*** Lesson Details ***
First 90 minutes is evaluation and introduction to principles
Subsequent sessions are training in skills with assignments
After six weeks, there is a performance evaluation for performing arts (recital or scheduled performance)
*** Specialties ***
Gutar and voice (bel canto)
Field Research, Logic and Critical Thinking
Literary and Film Criticism
French and German
Film, Sound and Stage Production
Research writing, critical analysis
Ballet, Choreography, Contemporary Dance, Dance, Dance Choreography, Hip Hop Dance, Improv Acting, Jazz Dancing, Modern Dance, Stand Up Comedy, Theatrical Dance
New York native. Bachelor's Degree in Theater from Towson University. Upright Citizens Brigade NYC graduate. 20 years dance training, 5 years professional teaching experience. Danced with various choreographers from So You Think You Can Dance such as Mia Michaels, Courtney Galiano, Shane Sparks, Brian Friedman, and Laurieann Gibson just to name a few! Has been a featured dancer/choreographer in a number of live stage projects, music videos and films.
Lessons will be full of laughter, high energy and motivation. Being positive is extremely important and the word "can't" is not allowed! It does not matter if you have never taken a dance class before, or are working to be a professional. I treat each student's individual goals with respect, and encouragement. I take the diverse and extensive training/experience I have, and apply it to my student's needs:)
I am able to bring out the best in my students with laughter, motivation and positive re-enforcement. My students accomplish the goals they set! You miss 100% of the chances you don't take.
*** Lesson Details ***
Levels: Beginner- Advanced
Ages: 3-Adult
*** Studio Equipment ***
*** Travel Equipment ***
*** Specialties ***
Dance: Hip-Hop, Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary, Street Jazz.
Acting: Voice, Movement, Warm-up
Comedy: Stand-up, Improv, Sketch
Acting, African Dance, Burlesque, Cheerleading, Child Acting, Choreography, Dance, Dance Choreography, Djembe, Film Acting, Film and TV Acting, Fitness, Flexibility Training, Hip Hop Dance, Improv Acting, Jazz Dancing, Meditation, Modeling, Modern Dance, Salsa Dancing, Shakespearean Acting, Speaking Voice, Spoken Word, Stage Performance, Strength and Conditioning, Stretching, Tap Dance, Theater Acting, Theatrical Dance, Voice Acting
I have taught all ages, K-12 as well as adults into their 80's.
"Steven is very professional and extremely helpful. He always has a smile on and is serious about helping you phrase the music. I would highly recommend him to anyone."
"It's been really exciting so far! Jordan has been so helpful, so knowledgeable. I could not have found a better instructor and I'm getting better and better every day."
"My daughter's wedding was weeks away and I had never been able to dance a step. With Jenny's help, I came further than ever before in such short time in any subject."


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Now at your local bank: Hurricane specials
In affected states, cut-rate loans for homeowners who hustle.
This post comes from Kelli B. Grant at partner site SmartMoney.
So you survived the hurricane. How about a loan?
That's the nothing-if-not-timely pitch from at least two banks now offering "hurricane specials" -- discounted loans for consumers in mid-Atlantic states hit by Hurricane Irene this weekend.
M&T Bank has lowered the rates on personal loans (read: no collateral required) to as low as 5.99%, compared with its standard starting rate of 8.99%, says spokesman Kent Wissinger. SunTrust has cut the rates on several loans, including a home-equity line of credit with a below-prime rate for the first three years and no closing costs. Both offers expire by the end of September.
The banks say these loans are intended to help customers make repairs, or at least get by until an insurance check comes through. It's also an opportunity to build local goodwill and attract customers, and to some extent, it is standard operating procedure after natural disasters. Post continues after video.
After Hurricane Katrina, a much larger storm than Irene, many banks extended similar special offers. At the time, AMSouth, for example, offered deals including a home-equity line of credit for prime minus 0.50%, for what was then a total rate of 6%.
But critics say the timing is premature, at best. "There are still people that are deeply underwater, and I don't mean in real estate," says Keith Gumbinger, vice president of HSH Associates. "No one whose house has 5 feet of water in it is concerned about getting a home-equity loan."
Applicants just as likely may be people in the affected areas who didn't sustain hurricane damage but would like to remodel the kitchen. Neither M&T nor SunTrust require any proof that the purpose of the loan is related to Irene, although eligibility is restricted to consumers in certain counties and cities within affected states.
It may pay to wait
For homeowners who do think they'll need a loan to rebuild, or even as a stopgap until an insurance claim gets processed, it pays to wait. In markets that the Federal Emergency Management Agency designates as disaster areas, banks may be able to offer homeowners government-subsidized loans at below-market rates.
A FEMA spokeswoman said the agency will make that designation in "days to weeks" as it coordinates with state authorities to assess damages. Currently, the agency is only offering emergency assistance to state and local governments.
Even then, take time to compare rates among banks. Deals pegged to hurricane damage aren't necessarily the best out there, and it's important to hunt around to see what you might be eligible for, says Greg McBride, a senior financial analyst for Bankrate.com. Many of the low-rates offers are for a limited time, and won't last the length of your repayment. "You have to look beyond the carrot of the initial interest rate," he says.
SunTrust's current home-equity offer, for example, shifts after three years to a formula of the prime rate, plus 0.99% to 4.99%, depending on the borrower's credit score. Today, that would result in a rate between 4.24% and 8.24%, which could be better -- or worse -- than the national average of 5.20%, according to HSH.
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Apple Tries to Lift Online Sales by Slicing Refund Times
Apple has cut in half the time it takes to give refunds to online store customers who want to return their iPhones and other gadgets.
Apple has cut in half the time it takes to give refunds to online store customers who want to return their iPhones and other gadgets.
Shares of Apple are set to soar this morning after the company announced a series of moves that have investors cheering.
Apple's stock split was cheered by investors, it has done little to quell fears that the technology giant is losing the innovation game to rivals.
Layoffs at Nike point to a possible end for the Nike FuelBand fitness bracelet. It blew a golden opportunity to corner the market. It failed to evolve.
Label executives claim that iTunes download sales have fallen 15 percent over the past year, and the launch of iTunes Radio hasn't helped much.
Amazon plans to sell a long-rumored proprietary wireless phone by the end of summer, The Wall Street Journal reports. What do we know? What can we expect?
A well-placed analyst sees Apple releasing a smartwatch by the end of this summer, but it may be too late for the iWatch to disrupt the market.
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My Favorite TED Talks for Moms
Are you as addicted to TED Talks as I am? Here are 9 inspiring talks for moms on topics related to parenting & kids, health, creativity, and more!
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Rufus Griscom + Alisa Volkman: Let's Talk Parenting Taboos
Rufus Griscom and Alisa Volkman founded Babble.com after the couple had their first baby in 2006. In their very funny, but still thought-provoking TED Talk, the pair "go there" with some of the parenting world's most taboo topics, such as, what if you're not gaga in love with your baby right away? I definitely fell gaga in love with this talk — it's like a really great Babble blog come to life!
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Roberto D'Angelo + Francesca Fedeli: In Our Baby's Illness, A Life Lesson
Get your tissues ready! When Roberto D'Angelo and Francesca Fedeli welcomed their baby boy Mario into the world, all seemed well — until at 10 days old, they discovered he'd had a perinatal stroke. The new parents were forced to confront some scary questions: Would their son be "normal?" Could he live a full life? Their TED Talk is the poignant story of how we as parents can face our worst fears — and actually turn them around.
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Gever Tulley: 5 Dangerous Things You Should Let Your Kids Do
Play with fire? Break things? Drive a car?! In his TED Talk, "5 Dangerous Things You Should Let Your Kids Do," Gever Tulley, founder of the Tinkering School outside San Francisco, explains why things that parents often forbid young children from touching or doing are exactly the kinds of things that will help them the most when it comes to innovative and creative thinking. If you have helicopter parent tendencies (don't we all?), just be prepared to cover your eyes in a few places.
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Cheryl Kilodavis: My Princess Boy
When Cheryl Kilodavis' young son Dyson expressed his love for princesses, the color pink, and wearing dresses, her initial reaction was to push back and encourage him to play with trucks. But then the mom had this life-altering idea: what if she just accepted her son exactly as he is? I love Kilodavis' TED Talk because she's not afraid to ask that really tough question: why are so many of us scared when we see gendered differences in our children?
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Ken Robinson: How Schools Kill Creativity
Is it okay to have a TED Talk crush? If so, mine is most definitely on Sir Ken Robinson, the creativity researcher and education expert who gave a soul-stirring talk about how to bring more creativity into the public education system — and why parents should care. If you've been wondering why your toddler brings home math worksheets from preschool instead of finger paintings, this is the TED Talk for you. By the way, "How Schools Kill Creativity" is the most watched TED Talk in the symposium's history, meaning I guess I'm not alone in my crush. U2′s Bono even lists it as his favorite talk!
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Elizabeth Gilbert: Your Elusive Creative Genius
Want to write that book you know you've got in you, but find yourself doubting that you can really pull it off? In her widely-viewed TED Talk on writing and the creative process, Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love, talks about how letting go of any notion of "creative genius" may be the first step in getting the creative juices flowing. No matter what new venture you're thinking of pursuing — even if it's being the best mom you can be! — Gilbert offers some very wise advice about how to free yourself from the chains of perfectionism.
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Shefali Tsabary: Conscious Parenting
Are our children simply mirrors of our forgotten selves? Clinical psychologist Shefali Tsabary, Ph.D., applies the Eastern concept of mindfulness to parenting and comes up with a fascinating theory that many of the choices we make as parents are driven not by our children's needs, but by our own experiences as children. How can we transcend negative experiences from the past so we can connect with our children in the present moment? In her TED Talk on conscious parenting, Dr. Tsabary offers some mindful guidance.
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Being vulnerable doesn't mean being weak. As Brené Brown relates in her widely-viewed TED Talk, vulnerability — and making yourself vulnerable — may be the key to feeling joy and a sense of connectedness. In new mom terms? If you're hesitating about going to that breastfeeding support group because you don't know anyone and are worried about feeling out of place? Go! You may be delightfully surprised by the outcome of making yourself vulnerable.
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Alison Gopnik: What Do Babies Think?
What's really going on when you play peek-a-boo or patty-cake with your baby will amaze you! In her TED Talk on infant intelligence and the fascinating minds of babies, psychologist Alison Gopnik explores the sophisticated intelligence-gathering and decision-making happening when babies play. Who knew?!
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