text: Watch a video Watch a video review from one of our experts Front Back Niles keypad controls (keypad not included) Remote With remote and in-wall keypad (not included) Works with the iPod (not included) Photos (7) Video View larger Niles ZR-6 6-source, 6-room audio receiver Item #: 190ZR6 7 Reviews This item is no longer available. Original Price: $1,999.99 Shop all Niles Multi-room Music Systems Need help? 1.888.955.6000 Email Chat Ask an expert advisor No pressure, no commission — just lots of good advice from our highly trained staff. Overview Reviews Details Accessories Articles & Videos by Tara W. Listen to music throughout your home Niles MultiZone™ audio systems let you access your favorite tunes in any room. Build your system around the ZR-6 receiver for the coolest, most flexible multi-room audio options Niles has to offer. With twelve channels of clean amplification, this capable receiver can drive stereo speakers in up to six different rooms or locations. You can connect as many as five external audio sources. Best of all, this Niles receiver is specifically designed for the iPod®. It comes with a proprietary cable that lets you control your player and browse playlists, albums, artists, and song titles from each listening area. (Keypads are required and sold separately.) Custom-tailored advice — before and after you buy Installing this receiver requires you to run wires in your walls, unless your home is already wired with CAT-5 and speaker cables. Our Audio/Video Designers can help you put together the ideal system — from planning the wire run to picking out speakers. Plus, our tech support specialists can help you through your installation step-by-step. Control playback in each room Niles features a wide selection of in-wall keypads, including their Solo®-6 MD with a built-in 2" LCD and the touchscreen TS-PRO. It was specifically designed to display info from sources like an iPod or a radio tuner. Its clear LCD display lets you view track titles, and makes it easy to scroll through long lists of songs, albums, and playlists. Program your system right from the receiver's front panel The ZR-6 stores all the remote codes from your connected components in its own built-in memory, so rather than having to program the codes into each keypad independently, you can just program the receiver once — a big time-saver when it comes to installation. The receiver passes commands from the keypads on to your connected components using infrared flashers (required, sold separately). Expansion possibilities To add more zones to your Niles audio system, connect up to three ZR-6 receivers together. You'll be able to distribute music to as many as 18 different rooms. Add the Niles ZR-KE if you want to install multiple keypads in a single zone — great for larger listening areas. Product Highlights:distributes audio to as many as 6 zones in your home12-channel power amplifier25 watts RMS per channel into 8 ohms, 0.2% THD (rated at 20-20,000 Hz, any two channels driven)6-source capability:built-in AM/FM tuner with 20 station presetsconnections for up to 5 external audio components, including iPoddistributes music and track info from iPod to remote listening roomsincluded iPod interconnect cable works with docking iPods (see this iPod compatibility chart from Niles for more info)Niles in-wall keypads, like the Solo-6 MD, and/or touchscreens control playback, volume, and source selection in each zone (required, sold separately)"party mode" for playing one source through all zones simultaneouslyall remote commands stored centrally in ZR-6's internal memoryeasy system programming via receiver's front-panel controls and IR (infrared) sensorIR flasher outputs for controlling external components Niles IR flashers (required, sold separately):4 outputs for single-component flashers1 "global" output for a high-powered flasher (controls entire stack of components)RJ-45 connections for in-wall keypads and/or touchscreensrecommended wiring for each listening zone: CAT-5 cable plus in-wall speaker wirepreamp outputs for zones 4, 5, and 6 allow connection of separate amplifiersexpandable to 12 or 18 zones with additional ZR-6 receiversremote control (model R-8L)removable AC power cord17-1/4"W x 4"H x 17-5/16"Dwarranty: 2 yearsOur 60-day money-back guarantee Niles ZR-6 Reviews Average Customer Review: 7 reviews Review this product Submit a review and then enter to win a $350 rewards card Filter by rating: 5 Star: (0) 4 Star: (0) 3 Star: (0) 2 Star: (0) 1 Star: (0) Review this product: Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences about this product. 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As sources, I connected a Sirius receiver, a CD player, and an AppleTV (1st generation) for iTunes integration. I also connected a Bose system to one of the pre-amp outputs to use those speakers as one of the zones. Keypads weren't viable for me so I have used universal remote controls for the system. Initially, I installed a Logitech Harmony 1100. I used a dedicated Logitech RF Wireless Extender connected to the ZR-6's IR Input using a mini mono cable. I used a second RF Wireless Extender to control the remaining devices in the system. The ZR-6 was not initially part of Logitech's device library but the Logitech support person eagerly uploaded the HEX IR codes I obtained from the Niles website. However, the Harmony 1100 is limited to 15 activities so it isn't possible to have one activity per zone/source combination. In addition, it isn't possible to have multiple remotes for the same system. So, I have implemented iRule to overcome these limitations and to use an iPad and iPhones as remotes for the system. For hardware, I am using Global Caché's iTach WF2IR. The iTach WF2IR is connected to the ZR-6 via Global Caché's GC-CGX IR converter cable, a Xantech connecting block (Xantech 78944), and the mini mono cable. iRule works perfectly but it did require more effort than the Logitech to set up. Pros: Excellent quality, easy setup, prompt shipping, great customer service 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Niles works like a charm Written By rvdv, Corona, CA on Friday, October 28, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Niles one of better products out there , easy add ons Pros: Easy Install, works great, stays nice and cool in closed compartment 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Niles ZR-6 Written By Rick, Boca Raton, FL on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 I bought two of these to replace a Crestron system that was tied into a video system that I ripped out of a house I bought because the video system was not HDMI, and it was also overly complicated. The Crestron system was extremely complicated and could only be serviced by Crestron people and I like to take care of my stuff myself. Since I was replacing an existing system, I had it pretty easy because I did not have to run any wiring or install any speakers. Lucky for me the control panels in each room were already wired with cat-5, so I got both ZR-6s and the 11 Solo6 and oneTS-PRO installed in about a day with one helper. The system was very simple to install, and I have several CD players as well as an iPod connected. Besides the CD players we use the iPod to connect to our wireless network and listen to Internet radio stations, as well as the FM tuner built into the ZR6. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Easy Set-up/Excellent Customer service Written By Bob C, Biddeford, Maine on Sunday, January 30, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I've been meaning to write this for a while now, so here goes... I purchased the ZR-6 last summer along with 5 Solo-6MD Keypads. My house was all ready wired with Cat-5 wire and ceiling speakers when I built the house originally. My first whole house system (circa 1998) was a 6-source/4-zone system called PHAST. It was 4 large components that sucked up a lot of space and cost about 8 grand. Anytime I needed to make a change I had to call an installer in - $$. Fast forward to 2010 and I bought this great system that I installed myself in a few hours and it works and sounds great! It takes no more space than a DVD player and does all that I need it to do. I really just needed the IPOD as a music server and the built in AM/FM radio, but it's nice to know I can add sources later and without calling anyone in. The original ZR-6 unit I recieved, failed after I installed the fifth keypad and neither NILES or Crutchfield could figure out why, but Marty at Crutchfield just shipped me a brand new one in a couple of days and paid the return shipping on the defective one. I haven't had a problem since. I still need to pick up one more Solo-6MD keypad to complete my system. I highly reccommend the 6MD over the 6IR keypad. For the extra money, you won't regret it. 6 out of 6 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Awesome product for simple multi room audio Written By wiscman, Middleton, WI on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I couldn't believe how easy this was to set up - it is pretty much plug and play. Plug in the ZR6, attach the sources, attach the keypads, that's pretty much it. It had two zones up and running in about 10 minutes. If all you are looking for is multi-room audio and you want to hook up your speakers directly to the ZR6 then you can't beat this product. Unfortunately the ZR6 didn't do everything I wanted it to. I have three rooms that have speakers that are attached to separate Denon receivers. I had the TV sources (satellite, DVD, etc) and the ZR6 zone output hooked up to separate inputs in each Denon receiver. Let's say I was watching TV and had the Denon set to the TV input. After I turn of the receiver it is still on the TV input. Later I want to turn on some music from the ZR6 using the wall keypad - there's no way to control an amplifier/receiver for a local zone using the ZR6 so I can't push a button on the keypad and have it turn on the receiver and select the appropriate input automatically. You can do this for any of the source components (ie if you have a source componen hooked up to an amplifier you can have the ZR6 send IR commands to the source and amplifier for that source) but not for your listening zones. I ended up returning this product because of this limitation. Crutchfield Signature service was great and the return was painless and easy. 8 out of 9 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Like magic Written By Dean, Leesburg VA on Tuesday, November 03, 2009 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Impress your friends. This is an excellent DiY project. I purchased the ZR-6 with a TS-Pro and two Solo 6 MDs and two pairs of speakers. Purpose (for right now anyway) is to provide background music throughout the house. Install - fairly simple. The worst part is the drywall patching and even that isn't bad. Once you have the wires run, installing the in-wall or in-ceiling speakers is a snap, installing the TS-Pro was litterally plug in and go. I've only got the first half of the first zone installed - it took roughly 4-5 hours with pulling the wires and everything. Drywall patching takes longer due to drying time, but time-to-music was about 4-5 hours. I've got another pair of speakers to install for this first zone and then two other zones to do. Very impressed. Love the iPod controls. Had to go elsewhere to purchase the iWare ES2 iPod extender kit. Other than that, so far so good. Some friends were over on Halloween and were very impressed. The system is currently running a pair of Polk Audio RC65i speakers - for what I'm going for (background music) they're perfect. They would need help if they were used in a home theater or listening room set up, but for general music while people are talking or you're going about your daily routine - they fit the bill. Excellent system with a lot of versatility. [Editor's Note: We now carry the Niles ES2 Ipod wall-Mount extender system, item#190ES2. ] 5 out of 6 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Where to begin? Written By Travis, Orlando, FL on Friday, May 22, 2009 This product is AMAZING!! I am 100 hours into installing a whole home audio system into my 2 story 5000 square foot home and almost done! I spent over 40 hours researching multi room audio products and settled on the Niles ZR-6. Coupled with 2 of the MD keypads and 4 of the IR keypads, 3x Niles 275 amplifiers, 2x Polk RC80s, 6x Polk RC60s, 4x Polk Atrium 55s, and Misc other speakers. The ZR6 is PERFECT! By far the best product that you can buy for a Multi Room system. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! 14 out of 15 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Hands-on research What's in the box? | In-depth notes What's in the box? Download owner's manual Multi-zone receiver 6.5' Power cord R-8L IR wireless remote control 2 "AA" batteries FM wire antenna AM loop antenna 59" iPod cable 2 Rack-mount brackets Installation Guide Setup Code Guide Important Safety Instructions Limited Warranty Card Product Research Features Connections Features Overview: The Niles ZR-6 is a 6-source, 6-zone receiver that is designed to be the heart of your home's entertainment system. It has a built-in AM/FM tuner, plug-n-play iPod integration, and high-power digital amplification to help you and your family enjoy your favorite music anywhere in your home. If more than six zones are required, you can add two more ZR-6s to create up to an 18-zone system. Amplification: The ZR-6 has a total of 12 channels of high-quality, 4-ohm stable digital amplification. There are 6 pairs of speaker outputs, each with 25 watts per channel or 50 watts per zone. You can easily drive two pairs of 8-ohm speakers or one pair of 4-ohm speakers in each zone. In addition, Zones 4, 5, and 6 have stereo preamp outputs in the event you should require more power in those zones. Rack Mountable: The unit comes with two rack mounting ears that can be attached to each side if you wish to mount the amplifier in a rack. The unit is approximately 4" high, or 2 rack space units in height. Interfaces: There are several ways to interface with the ZR-6 MultiZone receiver. Behind a removable cover on the front panel, the programming panel lets you set up the ZR-6 system, guided by the two-line, 16-character LCD display. In addition, you can control the receiver using one of the following interfaces: R-8L Remote: The supplied R-8L wireless remote control provides advanced automated control of all six of the ZR-6's sources, as well as a local TV and an additional local source such as a DVD player or satellite receiver. The R-8L can create IR macros and comes preloaded with a library of IR commands for both the ZR-6 as well as many popular brands of equipment. The R-8L can also learn IR commands directly from factory remote controls. Solo-6MD: The optional Solo-6MD (item # 190S6MD) is a single-gang accessory keypad with a 2" LCD screen. The display provides iPod and tuner metadata, plus source selection and zone setup info. You can control basic playback functions, as well as volume in the zone. It also has a plasma and LCD-proof infrared sensor so you can use the R-8L or other remote control from another room. It connects to the ZR-6 via Cat-5 cable. Solo-6IR: Like the Solo-6MD, the Solo-6IR (item # 190S6IR) has an IR sensor, and can control basic playback functions and volume. Instead of an LCD screen, the Solo-6IR has six Master Keys to select any of the sources connected to the ZR-6 receiver. It also connects to the ZR-6 via Cat-5 cable. Numeric-6P: The Numeric-6P (item # 190NUM6P), when paired with the Solo-6IR keypad, can provide numeric key access to playlists, discs, tracks, stations, or satellite/cable channels. Advanced playback control, such as random, repeat, and favorites, is accessible through the Numeric-6P. It connects to the Solo-6 keypad via a Cat-5 jumper. TS-PRO: The TS-PRO is an advanced, simple-to-use, high-contrast touchscreen interface, which automatically configures itself when connected to the ZR-6. ZR-KE: If you want to install multiple keypads in a single zone, you can use the Niles ZR-KE keypad expander. Up to 3 keypads can be connected to the ZR-KE via Cat-5 cable. iPod Integration: The ZR-6 is equipped with a plug-in connection for an iPod with a standard dock connector. When the Solo-6MD or TS-PRO touchscreen are used, display metadata is provided for easy and intuitive operation of the iPod and other menu-driven digital sources. Note: Only USB host devices are supported. The ZR-6 is compatible with the new charging protocol found in the new iPod classic (80/120/160GB), iPod touch (2nd/3rd/4th gen), iPod nano (3rd/4th/5th gen), and iPhone (3G/3GS/4). It is also compatible with the Niles iWARE SmartDock2 (190SMRTDK2, sold separately), for iTunes syncing. IR MicroFlashers: The ZR-6 has five 3.5mm minijack outputs on the back panel, numbered 2-6, for use with Niles MicroFlashers (item #s 190MF1, 190MF1VF, 190MF2VF). These MicroFlashers send IR commands to the individual source components for control. An optional Niles IRB-1 High-Output IR Flasher (190IRB1) can be connected to the flasher port labeled High Output Flasher to control more than one source component at a time. 12V Triggers: There are four 12-volt control output triggers to automate power turn-on and turn-off of connected components. A global 12V trigger output (3.5mm minijack) allows you to use devices such as the Niles AC-3 voltage-triggered power strip for turning on/off components in the main zone. Three other 12V trigger outputs are tied to zones 4, 5, and 6 for turn on/off of zone-specific devices, such as system integration amplifiers. Independent Audio Controls: Independent bass, treble, and variable loudness controls enable you to custom tune each zone of the ZR-6 for the best sound quality and match room acoustics from zone to zone. Zone Linking: You can program up to six zones so that turn-on, source selection, and turn-off all work in unison. Each zone retains independent volume, bass, treble and variable loudness control, which is a great feature for a restaurant or bar, or for adjacent rooms such as a master bedroom and master bath. Paging Input: You can connect a telephone system and/or doorbell to provide paging throughout the home. The pager input overrides all other inputs, and can be configured to work in any number of zones. Party Mode: With a single press and hold from a keypad or remote control, you can turn on your entire house (or a preset number of zones) to listen to the same source, which is ideal for entertaining or setting the mood. Virtual Home Theater Zone: The ZR-6's virtual home theater zone function enables source sharing with an independent home theater system using the ZR-6's global IR input and home theater sync port. Default Turn-On Volume: The turn-on volume level for the system is adjustable. Since the turn-on volume level will be the same for all zones, Niles suggests setting a comfortable listening level in the room that will be used most frequently, or in the smallest room. Connections iPod: A 30-pin connector, designed for use with the supplied iPod cable, to provide plug-n-play integration, along with display metadata, for an iPod digital music player. iPods with USB hosting protocol can also charge the battery when the ZR-6 is powered on. RCA Jacks: Audio Input: six pairs of stereo RCA input jacks. One pair can be used as Input 2 or, when an iPod is connected to the system, becomes a cascade audio output to route the iPod's audio signal to a Slave ZR-6 receiver. Preamp Output: three pairs, labeled zone 4, 5, and 6, used to connect external amplifiers in those zones. They can be configured as fixed or variable. Video Sync: five composite video jacks used to determine the on/off status connected video devices by detecting the presence of a video signal. Note: these are not video inputs; the ZR-6 cannot route video signals to other zones. Page: single mono RCA input for connecting a telephone system, intercom system, or doorbell. Speakers: Six pairs of removable set-screw type connectors for connecting the speakers to the receiver. Each connector has 4 set screws terminals that can accept up to 14-gauge wire. The connector unplugs from the receiver, allowing you to individually connect the speaker wire to the terminal, then plugs back into the receiver. RJ-45 Jacks: Expansion Ports: Two RJ-45 ports, marked "In" and "Out", allow you to expand the system to up to eighteen zones by linking a second and third ZR-6 MultiZone receiver using CAT-5 cable. Keypad Zones: The ZR-6 multi-zone receiver's six RJ-45 keypad connections use T-568A CAT-5 termination. Connect each zone's master keypad via a CAT-5 cable. 3.5mm Minijacks: Voltage Sync: five 3.5mm minijacks used for determining the on/off status of connected source devices by detecting the presence of a trigger voltage between 3V and 30V. RS-232: a single jack that provides RS-232 serial connection so the ZR-6 can be monitored and controlled by an external control system. MicroFlashers: Five 3.5mm ports used to connect the included IR MicroFlashers and control up to five source components. High Output Flasher: 3.5mm port used to connect an optional Niles IRB-1 High Output IR Flasher (controls a stack of components with just one flasher) 12V Triggers: Three 3.5mm minijacks, labeled Zones 4, 5, and 6, provide a 12V DC trigger to automate the power turn-on of zone-specific connected devices. A fourth Global minijack trigger output can automate the power turn-on of connected components in the main zone. Global IR In: a single 3.5mm minijack provides an input for IR commands from an external control system. HT Sync: a single 3.5mm port enables sharing of components with an independent home theater. When the home theater receiver is on, the ZR-6 will stay active (even if all zones are off) and execute the appropriate 12V and IR functions. AM/FM Connectors: The multi-zone receiver features a 75 ohm female F-connector for the FM antenna, and a 300-ohm spring-clip AM antenna connection (The receiver includes an AM loop antenna and an FM wire antenna with a slip-on F-connector). IEC Power Receptacle: The ZR-6 features a removable 6.5' power cord for added flexibility when working in tight spaces. Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team. They verify what's in the box, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Sorry, the Niles ZR-6 is no longer available. Looking for a similar item? 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Revenue at Seibel's Restaurant in Burtonsville has declined slightly each year since 2006 but may turn a corner this year with a 2 percent increase, co-owner Lynn Martins said.
But if a minimum-wage hike proposed by Montgomery County Councilman Marc Elrich is passed, she said the family business, which dates to 1939, could return to singing the blues.
Martins estimated Monday during an economic summit organized by the state Comptroller's Office that the proposal could cost her business about $100,000 in the first year. And that doesn't count giving employees who are making more than the minimum wage a raise, she said, adding that putting in a bar has brought in enough business to likely save the restaurant from closing.
"When did the minimum wage become a wage to support a family on?" Martins asked. "I'm working twice as hard these days and making half as much."
Elrich (D-At large) of Takoma Park proposed increasing the minimum wage in the county from $7.25 to $8.25 an hour starting next July 1, $9.75 an hour on July 1, 2015, and $11.50 an hour on July 1, 2016. Members of the Prince George's County Council and Washington, D.C., Council have proposed similar bills.
Elrich has said he's spoken with business owners and added measures to address some of their concerns. The bill contains exemptions, such as for workers who receive tips and younger employees who receive an opportunity wage under state or federal laws. There is also a 90-day introductory period during which an employee can be paid at the previous year's wage level. A public hearing on the bill is scheduled for Oct. 24.
Comptroller Peter Franchot (D) said he hears similar difficult stories from business owners throughout the state.
"The heart and soul of our economy is small businesses like Lynn's," he said.
The minimum-wage issue was one of several raised during the half-day meeting at the Universities at Shady Grove in Rockville, which was attended by about 60 business executives and public officials. The permitting process in the county is still costly and difficult to navigate, said Adam Greenberg, president and founder of Restaurant Zone, a company that manages several Potomac Pizza restaurants in Montgomery County.
He described how he thought he was following regulations to obtain a permit for a project but had to resubmit, costing him tens of thousands of dollars.
"I love Montgomery County and have my business here. But it's very hard to do business here," said Greenberg, also president of the Potomac Chamber of Commerce.
The county has a small business navigator, Judy Stephenson, who helps businesses through the permitting process, among other programs and aid, said Steven A. Silverman, director of the Montgomery County Department of Economic Development.
"I'm not going to argue with anyone," Silverman said. "We have to do a much better job in permitting."
Silverman added that the county needs to retain its economic development incentive programs and focus on state tax reform such as on income taxes for pass-through entities like limited liability corporations.
Officials also need to review the state and local tax structure, as well as better leverage state assets like the Port of Baltimore, said Gigi Godwin, president and CEO of the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce. Others called for doing away with the county energy tax and engaging in more effective lobbying of public officials.
Montgomery's economy, with its strength in health care information technology, life sciences and cyber security, is deep in the industries that will be big in the near future, Godwin said.
"We're what's next," she said.

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One of the great things about winter is all of the new seed catalogs. These colorful magazines start coming in the mail around the end December!
Ok, I'll admit I don't have much of a green thumb, but when it comes to research and planning I'm a professional. This year we are giving a garden a real try. The last time I had a real garden I was a kid. As an adult I've had herbs and that's about it. I have great memories from my childhood sitting in my garden eating right off the plants. I want my children to have those same memories. I have spent the last year searching seed catalogs and researching gardening techniques, and this spring I think I am actually ready.
Our first catalog of 2013 came in the mail Friday and Big B and I have had a blast looking through it already. Big B really loves looking through seed catalogs. He points to all of the fruits and vegetables that he wants to try and it's hard not to allow our order to get completely out of hand in hopes that maybe he will actually try them if we grew them. He looks at the beautiful photographs and asks what each plant is and what it tastes like. We talk about the colors, shapes, flavors, and different recipes we can make with each. It's amazing how much value one can find in a free catalog that comes in the mail.


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Saturday, March 27, 2004NORFOLK, Va. (Mar. 27, 2004) - The East Tennessee State men's tennis team defeated UAB, 4-1, in Norfolk, Va. on Saturday. The Bucs improve to 9-5 overall, 2-0 in the SoCon with the win. ETSU picked up the doubles point, by winning all three matches. In the No. 1 spot, the Buccaneers' Oscar Posada (Valencia, Venezuela) and Alejandro Salazar (Arequipa, Peru) ripped past the Blazers' Andre Maier and Anton Mavrin in an 8-3 decision. In the No. 2 tilt, Diego Iglesias (Mar del Plata, Argentina) and Moisťs Serrano (Bucaramanga, Columbia) defeated UAB's Dino Mancarella and Sanzaruz Zaman, 8-6. The Blazers' duo of Ivan Andreev and Kristijan Mitrovski were 8-4 losers to East Tennessee's Fernando Fiuri (Villa Maria, Argentina) and Felix Insaurralde (Asunciůn, Paraguay) in No. 3 slot. In singles action, the Bucs continued to dominate, winning three of four completed matches. In the No. 1 position, ETSU's Salazar was a 7-5, 6-4, winner over the Blazers' Mavrin. UAB's Maier fell to the Bucs' Posada, 6-3, 6-4 in the No. 2 spot. East Tennessee's Iglesias defeated the Blazers' Mitrovski, 6-1, 6-2, in the No. 3 tilt. UAB's Zaman was the only Blazer to record a victory as he defeated ETSU's Fiuri, 6-1, 6-1, in the No. 4 singles position. The No. 5 and No. 6 singles matches were stopped once the match was decided. The ETSU men's tennis team will now return for a stretch of two consecutive home games against Southern Conference opponents College of Charleston and The Citadel from April 2 to April 4. East Tennessee 4, UAB 1 Singles 1. Alejandro Salazar (ETSU) def. Anton Mavrin (UAB): 7-5, 6-4 2. Oscar Posada (ETSU) def. Andre Maier (UAB): 6-3, 6-4 3. Diego Iglesias (ETSU) def. Kristijan Mitrovski (UAB): 6-1, 6-2 4. Sanzaruz Zaman (UAB) def. Fernando Fiuri (ETSU): 6-1, 6-1 5. Ivan Andreev (UAB) vs. Moises Serrano (ETSU): DNF 6. Dino Mancarella (UAB) vs. Felix Insaurralde (ETSU): DNF Doubles 1. Posada/Salazar (ETSU) def. Maier/Mavrin (UAB): 8-3 2. Iglesias/Serrano (ETSU) def. Mancarella/Zaman (UAB): 8-6 3. Fuiri/Insaurralde (ETSU) def. Andreev/Mitrovski (UAB): 8-4
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A group of amazing people and animals will be honored today at the 2013 ASPCA Humane Awards Luncheon in New York City. The annual ceremony recognizes special animals and individuals who made a positive and lasting impact during the past year.
The 2013 Humane Awards winners include:
ASPCA Cat of the Year
Koshka was a stray cat when she struck up a friendship with Staff Sgt. Jesse Knott at a base in southern Afghanistan. Koshka was a pleasant reminder of life at home in Oregon. Koshka stayed by Knott's side, helping him through some of his darkest moments at war. Knott's parents helped him bring Koshka home with him to Oregon, where she now peacefully resides.
ASPCA Tommy P. Monahan Kid of the Year
Six-year-old Catherine Hubbard had a natural ability to connect and care for animals. She designed her own business cards and appointed herself head of "Catherine's Animal Shelter" with the title "Care Taker." On December 14, 2012, Catherine was among 20 children killed during a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. Catherine's parents chose to honor Catherine by asking that donations be made to The Animal Center in Newtown. With these funds, The Animal Center hopes to build the Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary.
ASPCA Dog of the Year
In September 2012, an animal control officer in Dekalb County, Georgia, responded to a call reporting an extremely malnourished abandoned pit bull puppy. The officer took the fragile puppy, on the verge of death, to the Dekalb Animal Shelter. Chrissy Kaczynski, one of the founders of Friends of Dekalb Animals (FODA) took her home. Remarkably, the puppy bounced back, prompting Chrissy to name her Xena the Warrior Puppy. Xena later became a companion for eight-year-old Jonny, who is autistic. Jonny and Xena spread a message of compassion for both animals and those with autism throughout America and 89 countries, territories and provinces around the world.
Meet all the winners of the 2013 ASPCA Humane Awards! Do you know of a heroic pet or a person who dedicates his or her life to animals? Tell us about your hero in the comments.
Mona's not the type of cat to rush into things. She's a bit sensitive, and would prefer to get to know you before letting you pet her. But once you befriend Mona, you'll see that she's a sweet cat who loves attention! When she's feeling relaxed, Mona will come out of her shell for lots of playtime with laser and wand toys.
Mona would do best in a quiet household with experienced cat-adopters, including teens 14-and-up. Adopt Mona today!
Mona is available for adoption at the ASPCA Adoption Center. If you are interested in adopting please call our Adoptions department in New York City at (212) 876-7700, ext. 4900. To learn more about Mona, please visit her page.
Wish you could adopt them all? There are other ways to help. This holiday season, do the next best thing for homeless animals by making a gift to the ASPCA.
On June 1 and 2, 2013, the ASPCA was thrilled to participate in Maddie's® Pet Adoption Days to promote adoption and save the lives of homeless dogs and cats in New York City.
Maddie's Pet Adoption Days are held to empty community shelters, increase awareness of pet adoption and shed light on the efforts of shelters and rescue organizations to save countless animals' lives every day.
The two-day Maddie's Fund® event resulted in the placement of 58 ASPCA animals into loving new homes! Of these, 54 adoptions qualified for Maddie's Fund adoption subsidies, totaling $57,000. The ASPCA gratefully acknowledges these funds, which will support our ongoing life-saving work to help animals in need.
As you gather around the table this Thanksgiving and give thanks for good food and good friends, don't forget the furry members of the family. Check out these easy-to-make, festive treats for your pets.
Pumpkin Pie Stuffing
1/2 cup canned or freshly cooked pureed pumpkin
1/2 cup yogurt or cottage cheese (only use plain)
1/2 cup cooked oatmeal
2 tablespoons low-fat graham cracker
• Put a spoonful of cooked oatmeal at the bottom of a Kong or other toy to seal the small hole.
• Put two spoonfuls of pumpkin into the toy. Follow with a spoonful of yogurt or cottage cheese.
• Repeat, layering the pumpkin and yogurt or cottage cheese until the toy is almost full. Then cram a few pieces of graham cracker into the end of the toy. Serve warm or frozen.
Pumpkin Pie Cookies (for cats and dogs!)
2 cups rice flour
1/2 cup oatmeal
1 cup canned pumpkin
1 cup grated carrots
1/2 cup unsweetened plain applesauce
1/4 flour for rolling
• In a food processor blend carrots, applesauce and pumpkin until smooth.
• Mix rice flour and oatmeal in a bowl.
• Add wet ingredients to the dry and mix gently until dough forms.
• On a floured breadboard place dough and roll out to about 1/4 inch in thickness.
• Use cookie cutter to cut out little cookies.
• Place cookies on a greased cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for seven minutes.
• Flip treats over and cook for five more minutes. Remove from oven and cool thoroughly.
Special Note
Remember, these recipes are treats and should not replace your pet's regular meals. Please check with your veterinarian if your pet has special dietary needs or food allergies.
And they're off! More than 72,000 signatures have been collected and delivered to the National Chicken Council urging the trade association to incorporate slower-growing birds and better living conditions into their chicken welfare guidelines.
"Our goal was to reach 50,000 signatures, and we've far surpassed that," says Suzanne McMillan, the ASPCA's Director of Farm Animal Welfare. "This sends a clear message that people care about the way chickens are treated, and they are standing with us to demand change."
It's no surprise that with all this support we've been ruffling a few feathers. Just last month the National Chicken Council and the U.S. Poultry and Egg Association created a website that looks just like our Truth About Chicken site—minus much of the truth!
"The chicken industry needs to take animal welfare as seriously as Americans do," says McMillan. "We're proud to have such dedicated supporters who understand that chickens deserve better!"
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Nearly 8 in 10 Americans over age 55 require prescription lenses. And they're paying a pretty penny for that need.
The cost of prescription glasses averages more than $200 out of pocket, and the price can easily double if you opt for a quality pair of no-line "progressives," favored by the majority of older consumers.
With an array of options in expensive lens materials, coatings and frames, the bill for new glasses can tally quickly. So before buying, it pays to keep your eyes wide open.
1. Size Matters
If, after an eye exam, you decide to get a new pair of glasses, don't let fashion trump function. Many people suffer from presbyopia, a naturally occurring stiffening in the lens of eyes that reduces the ability to focus at close-vision tasks. (You may know it as reading at arm's length.)
If you previously wore prescription glasses and now have presbyopia, you'll probably want multifocal lenses with various "strengths." But you'll probably want to avoid tiny, fashionable styles.
"They're not good for older patients who need bifocals, trifocals or progressives," says Robert Rosenberg, O.D., an optometrist in Great Neck, N.Y., who serves as the spokesman for the American Optometric Association. Typically, multifocal lenses require a vertical height of at least 1.25 inches.
2. Lens Materials
While specs are called "glasses," glass lenses have largely been replaced by high-tech plastics — lighter, thinner and less likely to break if dropped. Choices include:
- Basic: Also known as CR-39, this lower-priced choice is usually what's included in single-vision offers for "buy-one-get-one" and "complete pair for under $100." Some vendors may recommend additional UV treatments, "but it's usually a gimmick," says Rosenberg. Most plastics require no additional UV treatments.
- Mid-index: Slimmer and lighter than basic, these are more compatible with anti-reflective and photochromic treatments. But they may require thicker lenses for those with strong prescriptions for farsightedness, limiting frame options.
- High-index: This most expensive plastic is thinnest, lightest and provides the best clarity and comfort — and avoids that "Coke bottle" effect for strong prescriptions. Scratch-coating and UV protection are usually included. The downside: Many insurance companies don't cover the full cost. And because high-index lenses reflect more light, an anti-reflective coating is advised.
- Polycarbonate: Originally designed for use in fighter jet canopies, this material produces lenses that are virtually unbreakable — ideal for active adults, kids or those with vision in only one eye. These lenses offer similar benefits to high-index (and typically include scratch resistance and UV protection) but may cause color distortions. A similar product, Trivex, can offer crisper vision, but may cost more.
- The latest and greatest: "High-definition" lenses engineered from a digital scan of the eyes. They can cost about $150 more than high-index lenses "but the result is like looking through a high-def TV," says Shirley Earley, an optician in West Chester, Ohio, and past president of the Opticians Association of America. "Images are sharper and clearer and colors are more vivid."
For a cost-effective spare pair, consider the just-released Adlens Adjustables. A tiny dial is adjusted, for each eye, to set your own prescription from -6.0 to +3.0 (that's 90 percent of spherical refractive errors). Prices start at about $40 at HomeDepot.com; pairs from a "John Lennon Collection" sell for between $100 and $170 at eyewear boutiques. Be aware, though, that these are not substitutes for corrective lenses and cannot be used for driving or operating heavy machinery. They're best for use around the house or when magnification is needed.
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Relient K Tickets - The Essence of Christian Punk RockAs the decades passed, Christianity was hitting more and more of the music industry in droves, for sure. Relient K was no exception, filling in the niche that was rather empty for that genre: punk rock! This was a band formed in Canton, Ohioh, in 1998, featuring the talents of vocalist/guitarist/pianist Matt Thiessen, guitarist Matthew Hoopes, bass guitarist Brian Pittman, and drummer David Douglas. A truly powerful band with some excellent sounds to them. Their self-titled debut was released in 2000 to begin the age that was Relient K.
Relient K Tickets - The Music of Relient KAugust of 2001 was the year of their second release, an album by the name of The Anatomy of the Tongue in Cheek, and it did well enough to inspire yet a third album -- Two Lefts Don't Make a Right... But Three Do. Clever titles, yes. Their defining album, though, was the fourth: MMHMM, and it featured two crossover hits to make Relient K not just any other Christian band: 'Be My Escape,' and 'Who I Am Hates Who I've Been.' To this day, Relient K still pulls in the hits and loves doing it in a big way.
Relient K Tickets - The Sound and Style of the KThis made Christian music quite fun -- not that the music wasn't fun in the first place. There was something cheeky and cute about punk rock, and when you were to put it together with Christianity, that was the ticket to win a lot of young hearts to Christ. Relient K did that, and then some.
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Precious Life (Chaim Yakarim)
"Precious Life" tells the story of Mohammad Abu Mustaffa, a four-month-old Palestinian boy from Gaza who was born without an immune system and requires a bone marrow transplant, which can only be done in an Israeli hospital. A desperate plea from his doctor leads Israeli journalist Shlomi Eldar to document this complex and touching story of Israeli and Palestinian doctors' attempt to save Mohammad's life. The film explores the challenges and prejudices that must be overcome when officials from conflicting nations attempt to put aside their differences for a noble cause.
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Gallery: SALT CRYSTALIZED DOILY BOWL by the Home Project
While grandmother's doilies may be an anachronism in modern homes today, the UNBLOSSOM salt crystal crocheted bowls represent a very current trend- that is the re-inventing of products from past crafts for modern-day uses. The-Home-Project crystallized doily bowls breathe new life into a lost craft and are anything but nostalgic. Not that we don't love the handiwork of thousands of needle loops, but the more visually engaging three-dimensional version is easier to appreciate when sustainably recycled into a piece that fits with the new decor.
Not surprising, Kathi Stertzig and Albio Nascimento, the Portugal-Germany based duo that makes up The-Home-Project, use words such as 'authenticity, lightness, multiplicity, sensitivity, respect, and flow' to describe their design approach. Similarly, their vision is such: "We believe in the little something, beauty, relations and simplicity. Our aim is to create atmosphere and disturbing questions. We look for the missing links in things. Ask us for the subtle change of something." You can also find this approach in other work by Kathi and Albio, such as their cork cups and salty egg holders. New products from The Salt Collection are currently on exhibit at MOSHI & MORKEL Gallery in Berlin.
heritage edition doily bowl: 450E / piece
new edition doily bowl: 200E / piece
salty egg holders (below): 100E / pair
And if the traditional flat doily is what you prefer, there are still endless opportunities for exploration there too.
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May 31, 2007 at 10:46 pm
My grandmother made similar bowls, and darling teacups with saucer attached, about 50 years ago. Also sugared!
While these are beautiful, I would wonder about the long-term stability in something so spendy. Salt attracts moisture, and probably a breakdown in the fabric structure. In a patch of really humid weather, I would think the surface under a salted bowl would suffer too.
May 31, 2007 at 11:19 am
I would hardly call that a modernization, my mom had salted doilies things kicking around the house since forever, I hate them.
May 28, 2007 at 4:59 pm
My grandma used to make THE EXACT SAME BOWLS, but using sugar crystals instead of salt. I used to suck on the edges (mmm..sugar).


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During my time analysing, writing about, and assisting with the development of leadership, I have heard many, many people attempt to define it. There are so many books on leadership, so many "authorities" and "experts", yet we can't seem to agree on a definition.
Shall we attempt to do so today? :)
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Hello everyone,
Thank you all for your input.
My conclusion - I feel like we are going to struggle if we are unable to speak a "common leadership language"...if we cannot define leadership, how can we multiply leadership within ourselves and others?
I hope that as you have reflected on how to define it, you have further clarified in your mind where you can further improve as a leader be it in your home, community, or professional environment.
Your comments have assisted me in this way and others. Thank you again.
Sincerely and with warmest regards,
Linda Taylor
Jan 25 2013: Creating an environment where people can thrive and excel.Jan 27 2013: At a recent "leadership seminar" Ernest Shackleton was presented as "a role model for leadership as one who, in extreme circumstances, kept his team together in an incredible polar survival story". (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernest_Shackleton).
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He proved leadership without having entrepreneurship skills, basically all his business ventures failed:
"Away from his expeditions, Shackleton's life was generally restless and unfulfilled. In his search for rapid pathways to wealth and security he launched many business ventures and other money-making schemes, none of which prospered. His financial affairs were generally muddled; he died heavily in debt."
Lejan .
Jan 31 2013: Is this to be seen with or without paychecks at the end of the month for those who 'follow'? ;o)
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Terry Torok
Jan 29 2013: Leaders give. Givers get.Jan 27 2013: Leadership is the wisdom that channels human resources towards the attainment of individual and societal goals.Jan 26 2013: Ability of inspiring , influencing people to achieve / exceedJan 25 2013: The act of guiding one or more people to a collective success.
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Jan 25 2013: As you are interested in definitions of leadership, you may find interesting this review of the varied definitions that people have put forward and the authors attempt to integrate them. http://www.regent.edu/acad/global/publications/ijls/new/vol1iss2/winston_patterson.doc/winston_patterson.pdfFeb 1 2013: Good leaders don't lead followers but instead they lead by example, inspire others and coordinates/officiates others in a united goal.Feb 1 2013: leadership is a shared vision. paint the picture. clear the trail. sing the song. dance the dance. people follow when there is joy peace love and understanding.Jan 30 2013: Leadership is the ability to motivate a group of people to act in their collective best interest.Jan 28 2013: A leader has a vision. Leaders see a problem that needs to be fixed or a goal that needs to be achieved. It may be something that no one else sees or simply something that no one else wants to tackle. Whatever it is, it is the focus of the leader's attention and they attack it with a single-minded determination.Jan 27 2013: You are all missing a very important part of this entire discussion - ie you all start with a world view that all leadership is good. Arguably Hitler was a great leader but also a disaster. Missing from this discussion is efficiency versus effectiveness. Hitler was efficient but not effective - ie he was good at leading but led in the wrong direction.
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The correct "direction" is ultimately the one that is best for all stakeholders, with stakeholders being defined very broadly.
Would you rather have a good leader going in the wrong direction or a poor leader going in the right direction? I would rather have the latter - ie errors of omission rather than errors of commission.
Wiith this in mind a discussion of good leadership should center on how do you get leaders that can discern or sense the correct direction to lead.Jan 26 2013: The best form of leadership is essentially teaching.
It is teaching people the objectives, and the means to those objectives, that are in the peoples' best interest. The people will then willingly, vigorously and enthusiastically pursue those objectives. This has the appearance of following a leader, but only because the leader was pursuing the interests of the people.
Gail .
Jan 26 2013: Leadership is context dependent. In our current culture, it is the ability to convey confidence and understanding while articulating a clear view of and avenue toward an objective(s). In another culture, its the ability to be the best "you" that you can be and lead by example. It doesn't require an outside objective. The first requires the existence of sheeple (followers). The second, the opposite.Jan 26 2013: I think leader is one who truly understands the potential of his fellow team mates and help them to achieve what they desire to and what they ought to.Jan 26 2013: G'day Gareth
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Leadership is when someone takes charge over others or circumstances & leads not necessarily by example but by knowing what they are doing. A good leader will have good communicative skills with everyone below & higher in stature than them & is able to be impartial to any given event or person.


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Douglas Rice, senior policy analyst with the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, said the federal budget cuts known as sequestration will shave $2 billion from Department of Housing and Urban Development programs in 2013.
Of that cut, about $1 billion will come from vouchers that provide low-income families with assistance to pay rent, he said.
"The sequester itself has forced continued difficulties," said Stacy Spann, executive director of the Montgomery County Housing Opportunities Commission. "These issues have been bubbling up for some time, and so now, we're at a real crossroads."
Rice said budget cuts to HUD's Housing Choice Voucher program could eliminate vouchers for about 2,000 of the 32,000 families currently served in the Washington, D.C., region.
That could mean putting people on the street, said Paula Sampson, director of Fairfax County Department of Housing and Community Development and Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority.
"Termination is most troubling," she said. About 200 voucher recipients in Fairfax are at risk of losing their assistance, she said, adding that Fairfax is exploring options to avoid families losing vouchers.
Turnover of existing vouchers to new families is the only way housing authorities get new vouchers and in Fairfax, the turnover rate is only about 15 vouchers a month, she said.
In Prince George's County, turnover is about one voucher a month, said Eric Brown, director of Prince George's County Housing and Community Development.
"Be upset," Adrianne Todman, executive director of the District of Columbia Housing Authority told those attending the conference. "Because what will happen if we can't house families, the families don't disappear, they don't vanish. ... They're on the streets. They're in your neighborhoods. They're next to your 7-Elevens and your Starbucks."
Merceda Gooding, 45, of Gaithersburg, a voucher recipient since 2006, said she was informed in writing that she could soon be losing some of the subsidy that helps her afford her $1,160 monthly rent.
Recently laid off, Gooding characterized the letter she received as cold and calculating, feeling as if it was drafted without any sympathy for the recipients.
That letter has Gooding sweating as she considers what personal expenses, like her phone or cable, she must cut to make ends meet, or to where she might be forced to move.
"I'm just so upset," she said. "I'm trying to get myself out of this situation and this comes in the mail. You ain't even giving me any consideration."
Housing prices in Montgomery have made it difficult to rent without a voucher, Gooding said.
Even with two bachelor's degrees and her master's underway, Gooding has struggled to find steady employment at fair pay in Montgomery County.
"I can't even find a job that pays a living wage so I can get off the program," she said. "It's just sad. I'm looked at as a second-class citizen. I'm not looked at as a human being."
Spann said Montgomery County is authorized to provide about 6,500 Housing Choice Vouchers to families. But the high cost of housing has allowed his organization to provide only about 5,800 vouchers.
In Montgomery County, the average recipient of a housing voucher makes about $16,000 a year, Spann said. That equates to about $1,333 a month.
The average rental rate for an apartment in Montgomery County was $1,442 a month in 2011, according to the latest county figures.
Housing that costs 30 percent or less of household income is considered affordable.
As they work to absorb the budget cuts, housing authorities have been forced to rethink their business models, Brown said.
Spann said the Housing Opportunities Commission has been forced to completely redo its business model.
Aiming to mitigate the impact of the cuts on the agency's clients, Spann said previously, the affordable housing agency also examined its finances and will eliminate about 18 jobs as a direct result of the budget cuts.
"It's sobering to say the least," he said Friday, saying the real impact of the budget cuts to the voucher program alone in Montgomery is about $5 million to $6 million.
To make voucher dollars go further, the commission has changed some standards tied to the vouchers, such as how many bedrooms are allotted and has reduced the voucher's value to only be 95 percent of the fair-market value of a unit, according to a letter provided to residents. Despite program changes, Montgomery still could eliminate some vouchers because of budget cuts but how many, if any, is almost impossible to project now, Spann said.


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1 teaspoon
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Great idea for lunch or picnic. I've been doing this for years and make mine with a chunk of cheese (use your favorite) in the center. So many ways to change up the recipe. Tex Mex, Asian, etc. Any of your favorite burger recipes will work. To solve the grease problem, simply use the disposable foil cupcake pans. Punch small holes in them so the grease will escape during cooking. The pans can be hung over the edges of a regular baking pan so they are suspended above the base to allow the grease to drip. Lining the base pan with foil will also keep the clean up to a minimum.
These were very good but there is one flaw. The grease in the pan had no where to go so it overflows and burns the top of your pan to a crisp. And, if you do not put a cookie sheet under the muffin pan the greas drips into your oven and catches on fire...
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I am giving four stars for the innovative "meatloaf muffin" idea. The meatloaf itself could have been a bit lighter and more flavorful, in my opinion. The second time I made it I added 2 eggs, 2 slices of bread and enough milk to completely soak the bread. I also put in a teaspoon of basil, a teaspoon of Oregano and a few roesmary leaves. With these changes, the muffins came out excellent.
I have been making meatloaf muffins for years. I tried this recipe and we liked it. As the recipe says, use LEAN ground beef or you will get grease in the tins. I will be making it again. Thanks for the recipe.
The flavor was great, but one hour of bake time was way too long. I only baked them for 30 min and they were dried up and hard on the outside of the meat.
Fantastic!! I used cream of mushroom soup, added in some grated parm cheese, some garlic powder, and parsley. Needed to adjust the bread crumbs to compensate for the creaminess of the soup. I sprayed the tin with non stick spray and had no oil or grease issues. This was quick and easy, and everyone loved it, even the picky eaters. I will certainly make this part of my meals when I am in the mood for meatloaf. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
These were great. I didn't have all the ingrediants so I used on pkg. of Lipton's Beefy Onion soup mix, 3/4 C water and a head or roasted garlic from last night. They smelled great while cooking and the flavor is not bad at all. I did frost them with mashed potatoes and sprinkled cooked corn on the top. I tried putting a piece of cheese in a couple but it melted and seeped out so next time I'll try a chunk of cheese instead of a quartered cheese slice. Can't wait to pack them in my lunch tomorrow!
These meatloaf muffins are yummy, yummy, yummy !!! The whole family will love them , and so will you because they are super easy!!!
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Maybe there are some music teachers out there who can help me. Is it possible to make a living doing private instruction? It seems like all the music teachers I know supplement their income with work in learning institutions. Is this the only way? How reasonable is it to open a studio and expect in the near future to be able to support myself? (I know its a silly question. I think I knew the answer before I asked it, but I'm asking anyway)
Thanks Soultrump. That's inspiring. Do you know roughly what he charged his students? Was it all private tutalege or were there some group lessons, too? ...he bought a HOUSE just from private teaching??!! Man, that is inspiring.
Depends on a lot of things - where you live, what instrument you teach and how many other established folks in the area are teaching the same instrument, the health of the band programs or orchestra programs in the area in terms of enrollment, the quality of the programs in the area schools in terms of if they're inspiring kids to want to take private lessons to improve/excel, the professional respect you can command as a player/teacher and the relationships you can develop with the directors of those programs to recommend you to their students, and most importantly - can you both play and teach at a level that inspires kids to want to set their world on fire with their horns. If you can do that, and your students show the results in their attitudes and playing, that's the most effective "advertising". Also, consider your overhead - do you have a place you can teach? Will it cost you to rent, or will you have to split proceeds with a music store? If you're going to them, how wide a geographic area and what would the gas costs be? If teaching at home, do you need to up your homeowners insurance coverage for running a business, or get any special city or township permits? If teaching at your house and you live alone, be VERY wary in this day and age - simple things like adjusting posture with hand pressure to reposition can be misconstrued by beginning folks not familiar with this kind of thing. Be sure a parent stays for the lessons.
Thanks, Bandlady. I know I've still got a lot of research to do!
Be sure to have a lawyer draw up a contract for your private studio, and check on zoning laws etc. in the area you wish to teach. Charge per semester, not per lesson, and charge for the PROGRAM of music instruction. Most teachers do not teach 30-minute lessons anymore, and most professional independent music teachers absolutely do not teach make-up lessons. You may opt to offer a trading schedule for all your students, so they can broker trades in weeks when they can't attend a lesson. And, you may offer "extra lessons" a time or two per semester at no charge to offset any displeasure about your no make-ups policy.
I have been an indepedent music teacher for 30 years. I charge about $700 per semester of about 16 weeks.
Also, be sure you give yourself the option of sick leave and emergency leave in your contract ..you don't have to take it, but you need to have it. A typical contract might name the tuition per semester (interest added if not paid in full up front) for "14 - 16 lessons. The instructor has the option of 2 missed lessons as sick/emergency leave."
Remember to add late fees, returned check charges etc. in your contract as well.
Beside the seasoned tips that you got here, I remember some piano teachers association having some basic and detailed books on how to go about developing a successful private studio. All the information is out there, so you will not be alone. I will try to find those in the music library that I frequent.
With all the information, you should be able not to overlook important details that may not be apparent to you now.
Good luck and do your homework.
Thank you! I appreciate the information. And Carrie, you put a light bulb on in my head re: charging per semester instead of per lesson. (Duh! Why didn't I think of that?) And zoning laws, etc are things that may get some folks in trouble for not thinking about when planning. It's great to have the perspective coming from someone who's been teaching for thrity years. And Frederique, I'll definetely keep a sharp eye out for literary material on the subject. You're right: all the material is out there. It's up to me to take advantage of resources.
Hey Mboya,
I have a good many friends who supplement their playing income with private teaching, a good buddy of mine teaches approx 40 students a week at $50 per hour….do the math, he teaches primarily from his home has thme pay up front per semester, and has a waiting list…..now don't get me wrong, he wants to kill himself sometimes from teaching some of them : 0…. but he does fairly well and plays quite abit as well…good luck.
At risk of bringing up the part nobody really wants to ever talk about, remember that - particularly if you're charging per semester - you need to have some pretty good bookkeeping skills, otherwise tax time is going to be a nightmare.
Good point. Self-employed music teachers pay quarterly taxes, so that usually takes care of the "nightmare" part. Keeping receipts for everything associated with teaching is the real nightmare, I think.
Although I looked very hard I could not find the book that I saw on a successful private music studio Mboya, and all I could come up with are music teachers associations here and in Canada, that could lead you to sources of information to accomplish your goal. menc, mtna, national guild of piano teachers and musiceducationonline.org (from Canada), should be able to answer a lot of your questions and point you in the right direction. I will keep on asking though. Best to you and let us know how you are doing in that department.
Frederique, thank you for helping. I think I might know what book you're talking about. There is a book I found out about called "Making Money Teaching Music". It is not in print at the moment. I'm going to see if I can find it used.And I'll check that website and those resources you mentioned.
I'm sure everything will turn out well Mboya just make sure and do your homework, which I know you'll do.
Do you think once you get your business started you'll still have time to play and tour? I sure hope the answer is yes.
Where was that? Was it on his web site? Can you describe a little bit what he was talking about?
Thanks for the confidence, Edna. I'm sure it'll work out. I'm dealing with the decision of where to set up my private studio. The most important thing is location. There is one region of the city where more teachers are located, so I'm looking at how much rent of studio space would be.


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Translations: http://www.beaverandsteve.com/wiki/images/8/8f/Finnishflag.png Finnish, http://www.beaverandsteve.com/wiki/images/5/52/Frenchflag.png French, http://www.beaverandsteve.com/wiki/images/5/57/Polishflag.png Polish, http://www.beaverandsteve.com/wiki/images/0/04/Danishflag.png Danish, http://www.beaverandsteve.com/wiki/images/7/79/Italianflag.gif Italian
Title: nothing to crow about
Date: October 10, 2006
Summary: Beaver studies up on birds, while Steve lends some his toolbox.
Onomatopoeias used: "FLIP", "FLAP", "CAW", "FLAPP"
"Fin" style: Written on the blueprint
Number of panels: 12
Panel 1
Beaver is sitting in a chair, reading a book titled "Birds". Steve stands to the side, going FLIP FLAP with his hands, while a murder of crows is visible in the background, through the window.
Beaver: "Well this really is a fascinating book!"
Steve: "Oh, sure it is Beaver..."
Steve: "'Doo doo! Look at me, I'm a bird, the most boring animal in existence..'"
Panel 2
Beaver: "Listen to this: 'Although it is a commonly held belief that birds are unintelligent, in many cases this is quite untrue. The common crow, for instance, is able to use tools, a feat which even monkeys are incapable of.'"
Steve: "'...I love to eat seeds and I smell of feathers and...'"
Steve: "Wait - did you say crows?"
Panel 3
Cut to a flashback, ticked off with "Earlier..."
A crow stands next to Steve, who is reaching into his toolbox.
Crow: "Hey there, could we borrow your tools for a minute?"
Steve: "I.. I guess so."
Panel 4
Steve: "Here you go... Waaait, you're not going to use these tools are you?"
Crow: "Oh no no, you're getting us mixed up with monkeys. They love using tools, but us simple-minded crows just need them for, you know, birdy stuff. Like perching."
Steve: "Oh, good, in that case go ahead! He he! Stupid birds!"
Panel 5
Cut back to the present, with Beaver and Steve looking out the window at the crows, who are going CAW CAW.
Beaver: "What is it Steve?"
Steve: "I may have made a terrible mistake..."
Panel 6
A closeup of the crows, with one standing alone to the left.
Panel 7
Zoom in, a full body shot of just the leftmost crow.
Panel 8
Zoom in further, a headshot of the lone crow.
Panel 9
Crow: "SCATTER!"
Panel 10
The crows all fly off, carrying several of Steve's tools, with CAWs and FLAPPs.
Steve: "YAAA!"
Panel 11
Beaver: "Ooh, what's that?"
Steve: "Oh no..."
Panel 12
A view of the ground, with Beaver and Steve's feet visible, as well as a blueprint for RoboThumbs for crows.
Steve: "It has begun..."
Fun Facts
- Steve's toolbox has a little smiley face on it.
- Crows can design and build RoboThumbs, despite not having opposable thumbs with which to build them in the first place.
- The crows that James draw have no faces, which makes them surprisingly scary and grim.
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7 picks in the first 4 rounds. Take it easy and wait.
7 picks in the first 4 rounds. Take it easy and wait.
I understand where the OP is coming from IF what I am reading into his post is that we still have an assload of holes on the team yet to be filled, which is very much the case but I will wait till the season starts before I complain as there is a lot of time and money/picks yet to use to fill these holes.
The team is getting younger and better. It will not be the same as last year. Sorry to ruin your fun. Free agency just got started and the Dolphins have plenty of cap space left after already signing two major upgrades. Also don't forget about the 9 draft picks the team will have with 5 of them being in the first three rounds. I know I am excited about this upcoming season and with good reason.
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Dude. BS. We are getting rid of Average...Dansby, Fasano, Jake Long. Upgrading with Speed and Youth. About time. Tired of getting owned by New England
The biggest complaint, by far, about this offense was there was no deep threat. No one to stretch the defense out and open it up underneath for Hartline and Bess. We get the fastest and possibly best receiver in free agency, and now this is exactly the same team, with no weapons for Tannehill. Give me a break, dude.
The signing of Mike Wallace, in my opinion, totally changes this offense.
dude, we still have 9 picks, 5 high.
1. Melvin Gordon RB
2. Bernardrick McKinney ILB
3. Steve Nelson CB
4. John Miller G
5. Adrian Amos FS
5. Kenny Bell WR
We should have won the Jets and Cards game. 9-7. More film on Tannehill and his 2nd year slump 8-8. Added Wallace, with Hartline and draft Keenan Allen 10-6. Losing Long and Bush 9-7. There you have it. We will be two games better than last year at 9-7
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