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Do you know where Al-Nobbol and Al-Zahra are located?
It's been about two years that a war in Syria has started in the name of human rights, but what is actually occurring in this country? Do you know what the United States of America and its allies are censoring in the media and with what view they are giving the news for people to hear? Till now, have you heard of the beheading of human beings? Have you heard of the name of gharzavi before? Till now have you thought who are the terrorists and leaders of the Freedom Army of Syria and where they live? Has your local and national media ever given you news about the cites of Al-Nobbol and Al-Zahra ?
I a person living in the Middle East will give you the answer to all these questions.
What you hear about Al-Qaeda ,which was a object to invade Afghanistan, was a deflection and corruption made by the enemy of Islam Ibn-Taymiyeh 700 years ago. Following him, 300 years ago this thought was processed and strengthened by ideologists with the guidance of a Britain Spy by the name of Hamfer(stated in his biography),in the Arabian Peninsula. This Wahabi ideology strengthened until it ruled and controlled Arabia. One of their main beliefs is human beings who are against their ideology are kafars(Against Allah) and most of the main sect's religious moftis(religious leaders ) reside in Saudi Arabia and Qatar. They call Jews, Christians, and even hundreds of millions of Muslims who are against their radical interpretation of Islam kafars who they must murder. The Grand Mufti of Qatar, gharzavi, is the religous head of the terrorists in Syria. Terrorists who have sieged the cities of Al-NoSbbol and Al- Zahra, two Syrian cites near the Syrian- Turkish border, with the population of 70,000 for about one year. The Freedom Army of Syrian has not let food and water and necessary supplies go in these cities. For this reason, some young adults of both cities left to bring supplies, but the so called Freedom Army of Syria beheaded some and captured the others. The seized and captured wer
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May 12 2013: john i have a question for you:are you human i was interested for your answer
please see the history of the world when the ideologies was create their organizations AL-Qaeda in few years ago just existed in Afghanistan now they are in Syria and Afghanistan tomorrow they are in your city this idea same as a cancer can growth in the body of the world
our goal(all humans)is perfect world by perfect humans can you opposite by this idea can you hate the perfect world(paradise)-clearly no!!!May 26 2013: John M: I'm afraid you are wrong about the American people's knowledge of Middle East affairs. In fact they are stupefyingly ignorant. For instance, the mystery about why a small, fanatic minority of extremist Moslems have such influence in that area. The answer is simple: these Redneck, violent Medieval Moslem minorities were deliberately chosen by the British and French, with our help, to secure their Empires after WW1, by establishing crippled, dysfunctional Arab Puppet States designed to be easily controlled by our Allies. Since then we seem to have fallen into the habit of continuing this destructive idea., which naturally infuriates any thinking Moslem .
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May 26 2013: John M. I did not intend to insult anyone. But to deny the open, recorded history of post WW1 treaty swindles against our former allies, the Arabs, is scandalous. And certainly ignorant. Do you deny what I said about that era ? If so, how do you think all these Redneck Arabs, who had been suppressed by the Turks for 400 years, came "out if the woodwork" ? Remember, before 1914 , Arab "Terrorists", did not exist. And the Arab Empire, FYI, was generally considered at least as civilized as Europe. It is, in fact, thanks to them that our knowledge of the glories of Greece and Rome were preserved and transmitted to us; It didn't come through Europe (at that time).
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May 9 2013: international media is misguiding and misinforming by relaying some news out of context and by supressing some news to conceal facts. peace in the world cannot come without a transparent media free of all presures.May 8 2013: This is very interesting information, I agree with you that the media presenting a different picture of actual Syria!May 31 2013: Honestly, to me, These past wars have all seemed fought on premises hidden from the public. It seems the parties involved are only involved for issues that would benefit said involvement, ( I..E. a gain from winning ) In an age where technology has increased tenfold, our humanity decreases about the same rate.
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Just question yourself this much, " Why is Russia Supplying arms to Syrian Government, while the USA is supplying arms to the Syrian Rebels?
How does this differ from any other war in our past, where a bet is placed, and players hedge their bets on what they feel is the winning side.
Would these same people making these choices make the same choices if they were the one's fighting?May 29 2013: No! But I hope the U.S. drones find them all!May 28 2013: nope.May 27 2013: I..... cannot take a stand in this idea. This "may" be right, but living in a completely unrelated country, I cannot tell who is right and who is guilty. But the only thing that I can say is that the name of this debate hit me: I had heard of these countries and cities everyday in news, but I actually didn't even know where it was! I should have paid more attention to these kinds of controversies, especially when there are hundreds and thousands of lives involved...May 26 2013: I disagree with this statement.
" Do you know what the United States of America and its allies are censoring in the media and with what view they are giving the news for people to hear? "
I oppose that kind of statement, because it assumes (that you have access to all media in the us and allied countries and have vetted it all), so it presupposes far too many things, and is such a generalization written in a way that says, "they are the enemy", "we are all the enemy", and that our own governments are the enemy.
It's also somewhat insulting to the reader as it implies we are all just gullible fools.
Now I dont want an argument, I think your bring things to light here on TED, it IS the right way to go about it, but that type of sentence is only going to create the sort of response that makes one NOT want to participate.
And conversely can you please tell me a country on this planet that does NOT censor by omission, or self-interest.
I'll give you a good example of that, you're using a pc, a laptop, a cell phone, all probably made in China. These products made in China kill 600,000 people a year due to excessively long working hours, literally from exhaustion and stress related issues?
Why is the Syrian media censoring this? Why are they hiding it from you? Are there some secret Syrian/Chinese government deals that no-one is talking about?
I hope you see the reason for not using such statements, I think it takes away from one's cause.May 9 2013: MT, Over the years the USA has been a failed diplomatic mission and additionally the intelligence gathering capabilities have been reduced or eliminated. We are more and more dependent upon the assets of other nations. The US media is fully controllede by the current administration and if the administration does not recognize a problem or issue in a speciic part of the world then for us it quite litterally does not exist.
We are just finding out about Bengasi. The administration and the press are mad because the Senate Committe are questioning Hillary Clinton .... the darling of the democratic party .... saying that if anything is found it would damage her political potential in the next election. It is all about politics .... any other leader would step up and take the hit. The US political machine has never had transparency and never will.
We hear about beheading and the like but it is a quick report from the BBC or other feeds. We have no middle east policy and no diplomatic relations .... heck we don't even have good political relation IN the USA let alone elsewhere.
If it looks like some votes are interested and on the line we will begin to be informed ... if the press is allowed.May 8 2013: The broadcast networks and most local newspapers are far from comprehensive about international news. They emphasize heavily national and local news.May 8 2013: Keep posting.
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May 8 2013: Iran doesn't sent 150.000 troops to Syria.the number of terrorists are 40000 and they come from all over the world for example Tunisia Arabia saudia and etc.May 8 2013: No This is far beyond what I read in the papers. I will return to learn more.


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Body found in Vienna leads to murder charge
Fairfax County police have charged a suspect with murder in the death of a young Gainesville man whose body was discovered in Vienna.
Police said they were called to investigate a death in a vehicle at around 7 p.m. Dec. 28 when an officer came across a minivan that had crashed into a barrier at the end of a service road off Cain Bridge Road, near Glengyle Drive. The officer called for rescue and determined that the driver was dead. Police said evidence suggested that the driver�s injuries may not have been caused by the crash; detectives and crime scene investigators responded to the scene.
Police later identified the body as Zavier O. Stringfellow, 19, of Gainesville, and said he had been stabbed to death in the upper body.
Johnny E. Bonilla, 22, also of Gainesville, was charged with Stringfellow�s murder on Dec. 29. Members of the U.S. Marshals Service joined Prince William County and Fairfax County officers in arresting Bonilla at his home.
Police said the two men did not know each other prior to the evening of the incident, but that they had planned to meet on the evening of Friday, Dec. 28, for some undisclosed reason. Police said they met, there was a struggle, and Stringfellow was stabbed.
Police did not disclose where the two men had planned to meet, or why Stringfellow�s body was discovered in Vienna.
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Members of the Fairfax County Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit responded to the scene to aid Vienna police and removed the grenade.
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Fairfax County police have charged a 24-year-old Woodbridge man with two counts of armed robbery and two counts of forcible rape following an incident at a Springfield area hotel on New Year�s Day.
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Khat is a plant typically grown in the Arabian peninsula whose leaves are chewed for stimulant effect.
Officials said the shipment of the drug was shipped as air freight from Doha, Qatar, to Dulles.
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Nana Tweneboah, 68, is being prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney�s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia.
According to court documents, CBP officers noticed that Tweneboah�s black suitcase remained unusually heavy despite being emptied of its contents.
A CBP officer inspected the lining of the suitcase and discovered a large package concealed within the bottom lining of the suitcase. That package allegedly contained a brown, powdery substance, a sample of which field-tested positive for heroin.
The substance weighed 11 pounds, 6.8 ounces. It had a street value of approximately $365,000.
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IWD's website also states the certificate is being used across the county as a national employment credential by job seekers, and by employers to assess a person's readiness and trainability for entry- and mid-level jobs.
"Iowa, we're fortunate, has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country," Reynolds said. "And, our goal is also to be known for one of the best workforces in the nation."
Representatives of businesses and organizations came to the event at Southwestern Community College (SWCC) Tuesday to show their support of the CRC, such as the city of Creston, Grapevine Staffing, SWCC and Union County Sheriff's Office.
"I'd like to commend the public-private partnership between Iowa Workforce Development and Union County Development Association, Southwestern Community College, area businesses, local schools, who are working together to address, really, the workforce needs of southern Iowa," said Reynolds.
The CRC, according to Iowa Workforce Development's website, has given employers a clear, standardized tool to assess the skill level of potential and current employees to assure job applicants actually have the basic work skills they seek.
"We've been a net exporter of talent for so long, coming out of our community colleges, coming out of our regent universities and coming out of our private colleges," said Ed Wallace, IWD deputy director. "What this administration has been doing a very good job of is really trying to identify how do we keep the kids, border to border, river to river, in our home towns, in our municipalities, working in careers that perhaps they never even thought of."
Round table
After the certificate event, Reynolds met with business representatives to discuss in more detail what Iowa politicians are doing to improve Iowa's workforce, which included the CRC and education reform.
"I think it's been a really positive thing for our education system and for our students, to have industry really involved and helping define what our kids need to be skilled in as they move through their educational process," Reynolds said.
Business representatives also discussed with Reynolds other things that were on their minds to help improve the southwestern Iowa area in ways other than jobs, such as property taxes and infrastructure.
For more information, visit www.iowaworkforce.org.


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Kosher Meat
|Tagliata with Garlic and Parsley
Adapted from Hazan Family Favorites
In Italy, steak is often served cut, and thus the word tagliata. The Hazan family enjoys a thick rib–eye from time to time. This cut makes it possible to get nice crust formed while keeping the inside rare and tender.
1 medium clove garlic
Preheat a charcoal or gas grill.
Peel and finely chop the garlic. Finely chop enough parsley leaves to measure about 2 tablespoons.
Generously sprinkle sea salt and black pepper on both sides of the steaks. Grill for about 5 minutes on each side for rare, bearing in mind that after it is sliced, the meat will be briefly exposed to heat in the skillet.
Put the garlic, parsley and olive oil in a large skillet. Place over medium high heat and sauté until the garlic begins to sizzle, then reduce the heat to low.
While the garlic and parsley are sautéing, transfer the steaks to a cutting board and cut on a bias into 1/4–inch slices. After you have turned the heat under the skillet down to low, add sliced steak and toss until it is well coated. Serve at once.
Serves 4
Recipes: Meat, Steak, Kosher


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So I decided to try and find out what is the best Rice Krispies treat out there. Eating them fresh is key, but what else can be done? This Instructable is all about the goal of making the best basic Rice Krispies treat and not about all the other tasty stuff you can add to make it more complex.
OK, let's begin!
Step 1: How to make Rice Krispie treats
- Over low, low heat, melt the butter in a pot
- Once it's melted, add the marshmallows
- Still with low heat, stir the marshmallows until thoroughly melted and cook another minute
- Turn off heat
- Stir in cereal
- Transfer to buttered pan
- Cover with wax paper and press down
- Let cool for 20 minutes and cut it up
Extra: For easy clean-up, just soak the pot in hot water and give it a few minutes
With the technique down, let's make some treats!
Last fall I found pumpkin marshmallows and tried them in the recipe, they were AMAZING! Now, Im just waiting to find them again.
The official recipe on the Rice Krispies website is actually slightly different from the one you listed. It calls for 3 Tbs butter, 6 cups of Rice Krispies cereal, and either 1 10 oz package of large marshmallows (about 40) OR 4 cups mini marshmallows OR one 7 oz jar of marshmallow creme. I made it exactly like the official recipe, used the jar of marshmallow creme (which melted very nicely, and it was amazing. Quick, simple, not too sweet, just the right amount of sticky and crunchy. I recommend you try this again with the recipe from the Rice Krispies website - would love to hear how it compares for you!
Great thanks for the recipe I'm using it for Maleificent Candy Apple horns Thx
I made these today, with a twist. I used 3 cups cocoa krispies, 1 cup grahams cereal , 4 tblsp butter, 4 cups marshmallows. they are gooey and sweet, but oh so good
Used it for a pudding for a weekend away!
125g of butter
1/3 cup of honey
1/3 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup caster sugar
1 cup of shredded coconut
4 cups of rice bubbles
combine rice bubbles and coconut in a large bowl
put other ingredients into a saucepan and heat over a low heat until simmering. do not stop stirring until it boils and then stop stirring and allow to boil for 5 mins. Mix into rice bubbles and then press into a flat tray which has been lined with bake paper. allow to cool in the fridge and cut into squares
Huh. I tend to prefer them LESS gooey. And cook them in the microwave (marshmallows in the microwave is entertaining!) One of the interesting things that has an effect on the final tastes is how long you cook the marshmallow/butter mix. Too long and you get essentially sugar syrup. Too little and it doesn't mix with the crispies as well.
Um. You seem to have the same photo in all the steps except step 7. Is that intentional?
It's the same shot for now. I'll add more, but they all looked the same.
apples (REALLY interesting), rice, noodles (didn't work too well), bread, butter, tuna (as salad), chocolate (of course!), and sweet potato/yams...
I like Gala's.
The only ones that have been allowed in the house since I was a kid (ie: too long ago) have been peanut butter ones (no chocolate). No they're not gooey, but they are head and shoulders above the marshmallow ones in taste which make my teeth hurt for all the sweetness.
Oh, and don't creamy peanut butter is a sin against yummy peanuts. Use extra crunchy. If you're feeling luxurious, throw in a bunch of whole cashews. Delicious!
I used creamy here to try and modify the stickiness and flavor without introducing the extra element of the peanut chunks.
1 cup white corn syrup
1 cup white sugar
Melt in microwave for 2 minutes on high
Mix in 1 cup peanut butter until melted
Then mix in 9 cups rice krispies
Finally, add 1 cup chocolate chips and press into a 9"x13" pan
Let cool and cut into squares....just TRY to stop eating these!
200g marshmallows
200g toffee or fudge (have fun unwrapping all of these!)
100g butter
Then add enough rice krispies to make the mix the right consistency, it makes for a really chewy, creamy bar.


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After two days of intense thunderstorms that brought devastating floods to the city of Nashville, TN, and forced evacuations across multiple states, members of the ASPCA Field Investigations and Response Team have been deployed at the request of the Dyersburg-Dyer County Humane Society. The ASPCA is currently on the ground helping to care for more than 70 companion animals, including dogs, cats and various birds that were rescued from floodwaters, trees, rooftops and abandoned homes in the Dyersburg city limits, approximately 80 miles north of Memphis.
ASPCA responders arrived Tuesday afternoon and immediately established a temporary shelter behind the humane society to handle the overflow of animals—providing extra cages, bowls, food, industrial fans and other necessary supplies. The team also set up a decontamination station where animals affected by the polluted flood water can be washed and cleaned.
"The temporary shelter has helped ease the strain on the already full humane society," says Allison Cardona, the ASPCA Director of Operations. "The Dyersburg-Dyer County Humane Society and its staff and volunteers have been extremely dedicated toward the animals in their community during this life-threatening event."
The ASPCA has also worked with local authorities to implement a water rescue team, with volunteers navigating some areas in small motor boats to access abandoned pets. Most of the animals in custody have been removed from homes at the request of pet parents forced to evacuate and will be housed at the temporary shelter until they are claimed. All incoming animals will recieve a physical exam, and if veterinary records cannot be located, will be vaccinated as a precaution. The Humane Society is not charging for the emergency boarding or medical care.
"Our city has been declared a disaster area and many neighborhoods have been evacuated," says Dr. Carol Feather, President and Co-founder of the Dyersburg-Dyer County Humane Society. "We're grateful for the ASPCA's assistance, and to our own staff and volunteers, all of whom have been working non-stop to help animals that are abandoned or lost. We want to save all the animals we can—that's our job."
In addition to the ASPCA, local businesses assisting Dyersburg-Dyer County Humane Society include Hollywood Feed, which provided cages, and Pet Stop, which relieved the organization of some of its adoptable pets so room could be made for incoming animals.
"The ASPCA will continue to provide supplies, support and manage the temporary shelter and decontamination area for as long as we're needed," says Cardona. "We are glad to be in a position to provide relief."
Please stay tuned to the ASPCA blog for breaking news on this disaster and our efforts to aid.


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Constructing buildings with industrial detritus seems to be a trend of late. We recently covered LOT-EK's airplane fuselage library, and a few months back you may have heard of the 747 Wing House — a Malibu home made from a dismantled Boeing 747-200 (see aircraft images after the jump).
The same architect who did the Wing House also designed another residence that was on the home tour circuit at this year's CA Boom show. I'd been hearing about David Hertz Architects' Panel House for some time, so when I saw that it'd be open for viewing during CA Boom, I jumped on the bus.
Why is it called the Panel House? Because it's made of prefabricated industrial refrigeration panels.
The panels are manufactured out of 6-inch thick foam skinned with thin sheet aluminum that is painted with a Kynar paint finish. The 6-inch thick panels are 30 inches wide x 30 feet tall and weigh less than a hundred pounds each…[they] orient vertically with an interlocking joint and are screwed to the closure plate at the floors. The panels are designed with a dull aluminum finish creating a surface that has a subtle reflectivity of the changing colors of the sky and sunsets.
The Panel House sits right on Venice beach, just steps from the ocean, and perched above the Venice boardwalk, a notoriously great place for people-watching (which will inevitably be a favorite pastime of the future residents of this mostly-glass dwelling). We entered from the back on the ground level, where an attendant was preparing to activate the sliding glass wall on the beachfront side of the building. The two-story window began sliding down along its worm drive gear system, so that by the time we'd climbed the stairs to the main floor, the entire western side of the house was wide open to the ocean breeze.
Two issues arise from having such a transparent west facing fa�ade, the need for increased privacy, and implementation of solar modulators. A system of aluminum louvers was designed to combat both issues, minimizing the solar gain and providing the desired privacy.
In addition to stairways, vertical circulation is addressed through the use of a glass pneumatic elevator. The elevator is the quickest and easiest access to the rooftop where there are photovoltaic panels, solar panels and a never-ending pool.
The pool didn't actually appear to be "never-ending," but the view of the Pacific certainly did…
The Panel House was an impressive place, even in its raw state. The entire structure feels like a mechanism for interaction with the elements –particularly in the use of passive and active solar and natural ventilation (not to mention the unique heat-storage benefits of heavy-duty refrigerator panels). The extreme outdoor living might not be too cozy on a foggy winter day in Venice, but on a clear day, the ability to eliminate the west wall or bask poolside on the roof doesn't sound too bad at all.
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June 17, 2010 at 6:35 am
Please need to build a city that will occupy up to about the distance of 45 kilometers square in Osun state Nigeria. The boarder will be share between Ife south local government head quarters (Ifetedo) boarder and the road that separate the Obafemi Awolowo University whit Ile-Ife city. Need your reply first as to known how to come over to your office (there is basic instruction on how to do your architect job)
Thank you sincerely,
Evangelist, Eludoyin-Awofe Samuel Oluwarotimi.
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January 26, 2007 at 2:27 am
[…] David Hertz, the always-crafty architect and principal of Syndesis, has impressed us before with his homes constructed from everything from dismantled airplanes to refrigeration panels. And now, thanks to a partnership with Steve Glenn, he's the designer of Living Homes' newest prefab design, aptly named the Living Home by David Hertz. Between CEO Steve Glenn's commitment to the highest green standards and David Hertz's forward-thinking design concepts, it's no surprise that the newest Living Homes design is at the vanguard of environmentally-friendly, livable, modern architecture. Built using a panelized aluminum system, the home measures a spacious 2,650 square feet with four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a green roof, and a slew of other green materials. […]
May 16, 2006 at 7:31 am
well….. if you're into igning with planes… dont miss Avion with their DC-9 mobile exhibition centre
you can see it at our site http://www.recyclicity.net (exampledesigns) or with a direct link
great collection, we'll include these on our site
May 3, 2006 at 5:55 pm
Simply amazing! BEWARE: Genius at work!
May 3, 2006 at 4:31 pm
Fantastic! I love to see what David Hertz is up to next. He has been leading sustainable architecture for years here in L.A. and is always on the forefront of discovering and using new materials. These aluminum skinned foam walls sound amazing. I've been waiting for the perfect building material to construct a (quick) stand alone studio here in Venice, CA. and this sounds (and looks) like a perfect solution.
Thanks for the post,


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Buying your CSI Pad: Step by Step…
Step One: Determine which CSI Flex-Plate best fits your saddle's tree.
CSI Saddlepads makes two different Flex-Plates. One fits Western saddles and saddles based on Western trees including treeless Western saddles, Western flex panel saddles, Aussie saddles with Western design, gaited saddles with Western design and endurance saddles with Western design. The other fits English saddles and saddles based on an English design including all purpose English, forward seat, hunter/jumper, event saddles, Aussie saddles with an English design, gaited saddles with an English design and endurance saddles with English design. The Western style is pictured on the left below, the English style on the right.
Step Two: Determine which shape pad fits your saddle and your style.
Once you chose the Flex-Plate that works with your saddle, choosing the shape of your pad is easy. All of our Western style pads use the same Flex-Plate positioned in the same spot; the same for our English pads. Choose your pad shape based on what YOU feel will work best (and look best) with your saddle or best fits your needs — for example, if you show a lot and you have an extensive Navajo collection, you may want to choose our Show Cut shaped pad because it is concealable under a Navajo blanket whereas our standard pad will partially show.
Some things to keep in mind: Our Standard square Western style pad is the most versatile pad we make, it fits most saddles and most horses. It is a great choice if you ride multiple saddles or if you're thinking of changing saddles in the near future. If you trail ride on a round skirted trail saddle and use saddlebags, you may still want to purchase a square shaped pad to protect your horse and your equipment.
English riders will want to chose the GP pad if they wish to ride with a quilted cover pad. The Sport Pony pad works well with most English saddles. English riders can skip Step Three because our English pads are a set size: (26 inchlength for Sport Pony, 24 inch for GP)
Step Three: Determine which size pad you need to fit your saddle (not your horse).
CSI Western pads come in two lengths: 30 and 32. (If you measure a CSI pad, the measurement is more exactly 29 1/2 inches and 31 1/2 inches.) You need to choose your length based on the length of your SADDLE first and foremost and then based on the length of your horses back. To determine which size pad you need, measure your saddle skirt's length. If your skirt measures under 27 1/2 inches you can use a 30 inch pad (although you may still want to order a 32 inch pad if you're horse has a long back or you ride with saddlebags). If your skirt measures over 27 1/2 inches, then you'll need to get a 32 inch pad. If your skirt measures over 30 1/2 inches, call us at 660.638.4CSI (4274) and we may be able to help you with a longer pad.
Due to the contour of a treeless saddle, riders should always choose a 32 inch pad.
English riders can skip Step Three because our English pads are a set size: (26 inch length for Pony and Sport Pony, 24 inch for GP)
Step Four: Determine what thickness liner best fits your needs.
You can chose between a 1/2 inch and 3/4 inch thickness for your 100% All Natural Wool Liner. For Western style pads the 3/4 inch liner is the most versatile and should be used on all horses who are ridden heavily even if they have a rounder shape. 3/4 inch liners are always recommended for roping and intense trail riding as well as horses with prominent withers and riders over 180 lbs. If you have a very round backed horse (more fat than muscular), you may find a 1/2 inch liner helps with slippage. Endurance riders and Aussie riders will need to also take into consideration the custom fit of their saddles. If your saddle has been custom fit, a 1/2 inch liner may be a better choice for your horse if he has a normal to round shape. English riders generally find more success with the 1/2 inch liner unless their horse is very high withered. Other riders who prefer 1/2 inch liners include light weight barrel racers and cutters.
CSI also makes a 100% Merino wool liner as well. This liner is very thin and is not recommended for most riding disciplines. Choose this liner if you are an English rider with a good fititng saddle or a Western rider with an exceptional saddle fit and/or a horse that requres this type of liner.
Step Five: Decide which color pad you want.
CSI makes pads in black, brown, light brown, blue and gray. Our standard wear leathers come in brown or black. Black wear leathers only look good on black pads but we will put them on blue and gray pads; they are not recommended for brown, light brown, or burgundy.
Step Six: Choose custom extras to personalize your CSI pad.
You can laser initials and/or logos starting at $35 per pad. You can add Rodeo Drive conchos starting at $70 per pad. You can get hair-on wear leathers in a variety of hides including zebra and a variety of cow hide colors such as brindle or black/white. You can upgrade your wear leathers to a larger, hand tooled Wickett and Craig leather starting at $150 per pad. We also offer a variety of "special" custom created pads with inlays in a variety of exotic hides including croc, stingray and hair-on hide. Visit our Customize your Pad page to view all the options available.
Step Seven: Determine if your horse needs shims.
Although 95 percent of horses do not need shims, there are a few that do. If your horse has "pockets" behind his withers or if he has a sway back, shims can help your saddle fit. Call us and we'll help you chose the right shims.
Step Eight: Determine if your horse needs shims.
Order online right now by visting our Online Store, call us at 660.638.4274, visit us at a show or expo or speak with one of our dealers.
Our Western pad line is priced starting at $350. This will buy any of our Western pads with standard wear leathers and your choice of 1/2 inch or 3/4 inch replaceable all natural wool liner. Replacement liners are $150 each. The liner that comes with your pad will last one to three years depending upon care and use.
We accept MasterCard, Visa, Discover, Cash, Check and Paypal as payment methods. (Dealer prices and policies may vary.)


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Shame (2011)
Shame SynopsisBrandon (Michael Fassbender) is a New Yorker who shuns intimacy with women but feeds his desires with a compulsive addiction to sex. When his wayward younger sister (Carey Mulligan) moves into his apartment stirring memories of their shared painful past, Brandons insular life spirals out of control.
Shame Release Date
In Theaters December 2, 2011
Shame Credits
Starring: Michael Fassbender, Carey Mulligan, Hannah Ware
Written by: Steve McQueen, Abi Morgan
Directed by: Steve McQueen
Produced by: Iain Canning, Emile Sherman,
Length: 101 min
MPAA Rating: [ NC-17 ]
Distributor: Fox Searchlight Pictures
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Home movies with a political edge are the focus of this documentary that chronicles the childhood of director Nikita Mikhailkov's daughter Anna. He began this film in 1980 when his daughter was only 6-years old. At that time it was illegal to make home movies in Russia so he and his friends were very careful. Each year he would film her and ask her the following questions: What do you want the most? What do you fear? What do you hate? Her answers each year reflect her changes from innocent child to Soviet citizen. Her changes correspond well with the recent changes in Russia. Included in the film are also archival newsclips that complement her story.~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
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Los Angeles - The California African American Museum (CAAM) presents Shorts at CAAM, a free, two-day screening of independent short films the weekend of Saturday, August 11th and Sunday, August 12th. The screenings will begin at noon until 4 p.m. Shorts at CAAM is a non-competitive short-film screening featuring independent filmmakers followed by a "talk back" session with the independent filmmakers, producers and actors whose work will be shown.
"As the perfect opportunity for indie filmmakers to showcase their short films to the community, Shorts at CAAM will provide an entertaining weekend for Exposition Park. This year marks the second annual weekend of Shorts at CAAM with more than 15 films slated to be shown. Last year more than 10 independent films were showcased," says Elise Woodson, CAAM's Program Manager and Education Curator who curated the shorts to be screened this year.
Designed to promote the work and vision of emergent filmmakers in the Los Angeles community, Shorts at CAAM supports fresh, young talent whose work otherwise might not have the opportunity to be seen by a diverse audience. Films screened at CAAM are for a mature audience only (18+), and may contain mild profanity, violence and adult content. This event is free and open to the public. CAAM is located at 600 State Drive, Exposition Park, Los Angeles, 90037. Parking in the adjacent lot is $10.00 all day at Figueroa and 39th Streets. For
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DAC buying guide
How to choose the best digital-to-analog converter for your home and portable audio systems
Dave Bar has worked for Crutchfield since 1981. After a brief 23 year stint in the sales department, he now writes about home audio gear and camera equipment for Crutchfield's catalog and website. Dave has been hooked on electronics ever since putting together a 5-tube AM radio in his high school shop class, and still enjoys tinkering with stereos in his spare time. His interests include gardening, cooking, fishing, photography, and music.
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It's easier than ever these days to enjoy music from your computer, smartphone, tablet or other digital sources. But no matter where your digital music comes from, it has to be converted into an analog audio signal before you can hear it through your speakers or headphones. That's the job of a DAC, or digital-to-analog converter. And there's one built into virtually every digital music-playing device that you own.
Why buy a separate DAC?
For casual music listening, the DACs inside your players do an adequate job of converting digital files into sound.
But what if you want more than just adequate sound? Do you own a high-performance audio system or a good set of headphones? Then adding an external DAC may be just the ticket to better sound.
With their advanced processors and electronics, separate DACs convert your digital audio files with greater precision and accuracy than most built-in DACs. They let you experience your music with better clarity, finer detail, and more sonic realism.
Two caveats: Don't expect miracles with low-quality audio files. And don't be surprised if you have to tweak a few of your computer's audio settings to get the best results from a new DAC. We'll explore these issues in more detail toward the end of this article.
Meanwhile, let's look at how to choose the right type of DAC. The best way to determine which outboard DAC works best for you is to consider how — and where — you want to enjoy better sound.
Portable USB DACs: the music lovers travelling companion
Portable DACs are small enough to slip into your pocket, yet they can still deliver superior sound.
Compact portable USB DACs range in size from a typical USB thumb drive to a small point-and-shoot camera. And they power up using the USB connection on your computer — so no extra power supplies or batteries needed. All of them include a headphone output, as well as line-level output for connecting a home stereo system or self-powered speakers. Even though they may be small, these mighty mites can still deliver big sound.
Shop our selection of portable USB DACs
Turn your work station into a concert hall with a Desktop USB DAC
A separate DAC can enhance the sound of your digital music sources such as your computer.
Just like portable USB DACs, all of these DACs feature a USB input for connecting your computer, and they're sized right for desktop placement. Some also include additional digital or analog audio inputs for hooking up more components.
Unlike their purely USB powered cousins, some desktop models require AC power to operate. They all have line-level audio outputs for connecting powered speakers, a receiver, or an amplifier. And many offer a headphone output for private listening when you don't want to play your speakers.
Shop our selection of desktop USB DACs
A high-quality wireless DAC's performance can equal that of a directly connected one.
A wireless way to send music to your home stereo
Looking for an easy way to send music from your computer, smartphone, or tablet to an audio system in another room? DACs equipped with wireless technology provide a convenient, hassle-free connection to your stereo. These DACs create their own wireless networks that run independently from your home's Wi-Fi® system, so setup is a snap.
Shop our selection of wireless DACs
Show your headphones some love with a Headphone Amp/DAC
Combination headphone amp/DACs can elevate your private listening experience.
Just like the best speakers, great headphones demand high-quality amplification. A DAC with a built-in headphone amplifier combines the precision processing and the power you need to enjoy better sound with your best 'phones.
Shop our selection of headphone Amp/DACs
Get the highest quality audio and video from your Apple portable.
Enjoy superior sound from your iPod
Listening to music from your iPod®, iPhone®, or iPad® through your home stereo used to mean plugging the headphone output into an adapter, then connecting that to your stereo. It worked, but your portable's made-for-earbud audio circuitry put a crimp in the sound quality going to your "big rig." With their specialized connections, iPod/iPhone DACs are designed to bypass the processor in your Apple portable to deliver richer, fuller sounding music to your hi-fi system.
Shop our selection of iPod/iPhone DACs
Upgrade the sound of your home audio system
Component Hi-Fi DACs often provide an array of inputs and outputs, as well as advanced audiophile features for enhanced sound quality and system versatility.
Component Hi-Fi DACs are designed primarily to connect to your full-fledged home audio system. They tend to have more inputs and features than smaller, more portable DACs. Some models even provide a volume control that allows them to be used as a preamp in a minimalist high-end digital sound system.
Shop our selection of component Hi-Fi DACs
Important points for getting the most from your DAC
Although the improvements an external DAC makes in the sound of your digital music can be substantial, DACs don't exist by themselves in a vacuum. They are only one link in the music playback chain. The quality of sound you ultimately enjoy depends on other factors, as well. Here are four important ones to consider.
1. How good are your music sources?
Digital music comes in variety of different formats and quality levels. The amount of detail a DAC can resolve or pull from a recording depends to a great extent on how much is there to begin with. "CD-quality" resolution was long considered the consumer-level gold standard for digital sound — and there's no doubt about it, CDs can sound pretty darned good.
But now you can download music with significantly higher resolution that offers even greater dynamics and detail. These "high-res" files, and the DACs capable of decoding them, can deliver stunning levels of musical realism.
At the same time there are digital audio sources such as MP3s that are highly compressed, stripped of much of their original information to reduce file size for more efficient streaming and storage.
Outboard DACs can clearly reveal the detrimental effects that digital compression imparts to sound quality, such as the loss of musical detail and dimensionality. But please don't blame the DAC, it's simply doing its job by accurately showing you what is or is no longer there on the recording.
2. What kind of system will your DAC be connected to?
The quality of your system's audio components will also have a major impact on the improvements you'll hear with an outboard DAC. Inexpensive plastic computer speakers or stock earbud headphones simply can't resolve enough detail to show off a DAC's capabilities.
3. How's your computer comfort level?
Getting the most from a DAC connected via USB to a computer often takes a bit of extra work. Even though you may get music to play by simply plugging in the DAC, it usually requires some additional changes to your computer's audio settings to optimize sonic performance. In other words, you may need to tinker a bit in the menus to enjoy the best possible sound.
In addition, many high-performance DACs require downloading and installing a USB driver from the Internet in order to play the highest-resolution music files with a Windows®-based computer. Although manufacturers typically include instructions, a good basic working knowledge of computer operation can greatly increase your odds of success.
See our Guide to High-fidelity Computer Audio
See our Computer Audio Setup Guide
4. Don't forget the cables
Many DACs offer multiple input options, including a USB port for your computer and optical/coaxial digital audio connectors for a CD player or network music player. Computers use Type A USB jacks, while DACs typically use Type B or mini Type B. Sending the output of a DAC to your sound system is usually done through an RCA, stereo mini, or XLR audio cable.
Other DACs provide only one type of input, such a dock connector for your iPod, iPhone, or iPad. Just make certain that the DAC you choose has at least one input that matches your music player's digital output.
Regardless of how you connect your DAC, the quality of the cables can have a sonic impact. Upgrading from the cables included in the box usually pays off in better sound quality.
Shop our selections of USB, coaxial digital, and optical digital audio cables.
Let us know if we can help
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Detroit is Motor City. It's Motown. It's a city and a region that prospered because Henry Ford built the car "for the rest of us." As we prepare for Maker Faire Detroit at The Henry Ford, we're looking to connect a new generation of tinkerers, inventors, engineers, artists, and crafters. They are makers who are in the process of making Detroit into something new. Who knows, maybe one day it will be known as Maker City filled with "risk-takers, doers and the makers of things."
We've asked a number of people to tell us their own "Making Detroit" story, based on what they're doing and what they can do. We've kicked off this series with a simple idea — ask people to tell their story about Making Detroit, whatever that means to them. It's partially inspired by a blog post titled "Catastrophe Thinking" at nurture.biz by @nurturegirl. She writes that if we want to make change, we have to change the story. In terms of Detroit, we'd like people to tell their own story, which really is a new story for Detroit.
Articles in the series:
- Making Detroit: Changing the story by Dale Dougherty
- Repository of objects by Nina Bianchi
- Back to the future by Stuart Gannes
- Helping young people excel by Steve Teeri
- An experiment in industrial coworking by Bob Stack
- Designs on a greener planet by Eric Strebel
- The power of museums and libraries by Marsha L. Semmel
- Detroit is the freedom to make things… by Bethany Shorb
Related Detroit Maker Faire articles on MAKE:
- Makers Dozen: Detroit
- Interview: Matthew Switlik and the Arduino Skeeball
- Interview: Nicholas Reed and the Limitless Plotter
- Interview: Tom Wilson and his BigDog
- Interview: Big Scary Robot interview
- The complete Making Detroit archive
Related Detroit Maker Faire articles elsewhere:
- Hackerspaces at Maker Faire Show and Tell How to Build a Better Detroit
- Maker Faire Taps Into Detroit's Sense of Mission, History as City of Tinkerers and, Yes, Entrepreneurs
- Maker Faire Detroit: Try This at Home!
- Unfiltered: Jules Pieri on Looking Back — at the Faire and Detroit
- Wringing Art Out of Rumble in Detroit
- Unfiltered: Nick Britsky on Must-Sees at Maker Faire


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Bathroom Cabinets: What's the Difference?!
If you are refurbishing your whole bathroom and have started to think about the sort of furniture you will be implementing, or you just need a new bathroom cabinet, then don't make any decisions before reading this buyer's guide.
Choosing a bathroom cabinet used to be a simple affair, as it was just a case of buying a practical storage space for above the wash basin or vanity unit. These days, bathroom design and a growing need to improve the décor in the often neglected room have led the way for an innovative approach to mirrored storage cabinets.Read More...
In the past you may have been forced to choose between functionality and style; fortunately this is no longer the case. A storage cabinet in the bathroom is vital for neatly keeping all those essential toiletries in order within easy reach. However, bathroom cabinets can also compliment other features in the room and the type of cabinet you buy can even have the power to enhance the space as a whole.
Mirrored cabinets can:
• Make a bathroom look more spacious
• Create a peaceful ambience with a lighting effect
• Make a small room appear taller and larger
But which cabinets do the desired trick for your bathroom? Here are a few pointers:
For en-suites and small bathrooms:
All wall cabinets make a bathroom more spacious in a literal way by de-cluttering the bathroom of toiletries and items that can be transferred to the storage cabinet. But choosing a large mirrored cabinet makes a room appear more spacious as it bounces more light around the room (whilst also creating even more storage space for those all-important bathroom essentials!)
A tall and thin mirror cabinet creates height in the bathroom, and draws the eye upwards which ultimately makes the room appear larger. While these may not fit directly over the sink, they are a useful tool for making an en-suite more spacious as the hung cabinet will have a large wall space underneath. Try a vertical mirror cabinet, it's great for storage and its space making properties – you can always buy a small mirror to hang above the sink if you can't live without one.
For families:
Families with younger children have a few options when it comes to investing in a safe mirrored bathroom cabinet. Firstly, buy a wall hung cabinet so that you can choose what height to hang the cabinet; this way you can choose a suitable height where dangerous chemicals or medication is out of reach. Additionally, you can buy cabinets with soft closing mechanisms to avoid trapped little fingers, or child proof locks.
For a relaxing atmosphere:
Thanks to modern lighting technology, mirrored cabinets are now available with backlit LED lighting. While you may think lighting around the mirror is unnecessary, it is not just for utilizing when using the mirror itself. An illuminated mirror is great for creating a relaxing ambience in the bathroom, especially during a long shower or soak in the bathtub. Instead of using the main light, just switch on the LED lights within the mirror cabinet and slowly unwind, forgetting the stresses of the day.Close


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Rogers' last-second layup lifts USC Upstate past ETSU
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Sunday, December 05, 2010
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 5, 2010)
USC Upstate forward Chalmers Rogers picked the perfect time to score his only two points of the game, laying in a basket with three seconds remaining to give the Spartans a 60-59 win over ETSU Sunday afternoon in the Atlantic Sun Conference opener for both teams at the G.B. Hodge Center.
On a day when the Spartans were dedicating their $4 million renovation of the G.B. Hodge Center, the Buccaneers struggled offensively throughout the contest. Shooting just 33.8 percent for the game, the Bucs still took 19 more shots from the field than Upstate and outrebounded the Spartans 48-34.
However, the only statistic that really matters did not go the Bucs' way - the score.
"We just weren't very good offensively," said ETSU head coach
Murry Bartow
, whose team dropped to 3-3 overall, 0-1 in A-Sun play. "But I want people to know we were ready for this game. Our shoot around was good, and the effort was good. The ball just wasn't going in for us.
"Anyone that thought this was a give-me game is nuts. We've been fortunate the last few years to win some close games with these guys. This time it went their way."
Despite the offensive woes, the Bucs managed to tie the game at 58-58 on a pair of free throws by junior guard
Micah Williams
(Manchester) with 1:17 left in the game. From there, Upstate (2-6 overall, 1-0 A-Sun) turned the ball over at the top of the key and junior guard
Adam Sollazzo
(Tampa) raced to the other end.
Sollazzo was fouled on the play and hit one-of-two free throws to give the Bucs only their second lead of the game. But more importantly than the lead, sophomore forward
J.C. Ward
(Marietta) made an important hustle play, tapping the ball back out to Sollazzo and giving the Bucs another possession with 50 seconds left in the game. The Bucs missed on that scoring opportunity though, giving Upstate a shot at the win with 13.5 seconds left.
Rogers' heroics came after Upstate guard Carter Cook went up for an apparent shot, but lost the ball. Even though it appeared to be heading out of bounds, freshman guard Torrey Craig managed to grab it and flip to Rogers for the game winner.
Craig's hustle play was just an exclamation point on a great game, as he posted a career best 18 points and enjoyed a double-double thanks to 15 rebounds. He was joined in double figures with 12 points by Josh Chavis.
The first half looked like a typical game for the Bucs at USC Upstate, a place where ETSU has consistently struggled to find an offensive rhythm in years past. While the Bucs held the Spartans in check with just 29 points in the half, ETSU responded with only 24 points of its own.
In all, the Bucs shot just 24 percent in the first half (9-of-38) and hit only two 3-pointers before the break. ETSU took 12 more shots than the Spartans, but connected on two less field goals than Upstate.
The Bucs were led in the losing effort by junior forward Isiah Brown (Miami) with 16 points, while senior guard
Mike Smith
(Vandalia, Mo.) had 15 points and fellow senior guard Micah Williams (Manchester) had 11.
ETSU has no time to lick its wounds, as the Bucs will take on former Southern Conference rival College of Charleston on Tuesday at 7 p.m. That game will air regionally on CSS.
For more on ETSU men's basketball throughout the season, visit ETSUBucs.com and click on the men's hoops link.
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When Kaleigh Schrock and Kyle Day were growing up in the Georgetown area, their backyards almost connected, which made for a wonderful playground. Besides having refrigerator rights at each other's houses, they played hockey, baseball, basketball, stickball and any other games they could make up.
``We hit a lot of tennis balls,'' Schrock said. ``We'd foul balls behind and into our neighbor's pool, and they wouldn't give them back, so I'd have to sneak over there at midnight and get them back.''
Though Day was two years younger, he was just as competitive as Schrock, and that is partly why they are such good friends and why both boys became such successful professional athletes. Schrock has won two championships with the Komets, and Day won a baseball championship last summer with Winnipeg of the American Association, an independent league that would be the equivalent of the Central Hockey League.
``I don't know why I didn't play hockey,'' Day said. ``I think I'd be well-suited. I'm quick, I've got good hand-eye coordination, I know I can skate and I like hitting people, too. We had a lot of good games in the basement. Maybe I could have been a defenseman.''
After graduating from Snider, Day played four years in the Cincinnati Reds' chain as a catcher, but they had a pair of No. 1 draft picks ahead of him. No matter how well he played, Day wasn't going to move up, so when his contract expired he played one year of independent ball before hanging up his spikes. He recently finished his kinesiology degree at Michigan State.
It may be a little surprising to see two best friends and neighbors who become professional athletes, but neither Schrock or Day is surprised. They helped prepare each other and had a part in the other's success.
``I think that's a big reason why I'm so competitive because we didn't like losing to each other,'' Schrock said.
``We haven't played anything competitively lately,'' Day said. ``Now that we've got more chances, I'll have to start whipping his butt again.''
``If we played one-on-one right now, I could take him,'' Schrock said confidently. ``I'm even willing to go stickball in the backyard. I used to kick his butt. I used to hit bombs.''
And then they both about rolled off their chairs with laughter. Only Schrock could have the bravado to take on a former professional baseball player at his own sport.
The games never stopped in the backyard, the driveway or the basement. Both families took out loans to cover the cost of light bulbs in the basements and to replace the fences that got torn up because neither boy would use the gate.
They are best friends, but in reality, Day and Schrock are the brothers they never had. Whenever they'd face disappointment or go through a rough spot during their careers, they'd call each other before their parents.
``Obviously, I always wanted to win and he did, too,'' Day said. ``We got in fights a few times. It was good for me and good for him, and it drove us both. It doesn't surprise me that he's been so successful. We both wanted to do what we ended up doing.''
A lot of that success was built in their unfinished basements. It was somewhere two active boys could challenge each other and the room without damaging too much. Schrock had a hockey net in his, and Day had a basketball setup in his.
``I can't tell you how many times I went downstairs and said, `What was that?' and there would be these two angelic faces looking back at me saying, `Everything is fine,' '' Kaleigh's mother Kathy said.
Recently, Schrock bought a home in the same neighborhood, and Day retired as a ballplayer and is hoping to find a job in Fort Wayne.
``He kind of told me last year that this was going to be his last year to play,'' Schrock said. ``When I went to see him play, it was kind of tough for me to watch and realize that. I grew up my whole life watching him swing a bat, and I'm glad he got to go out by winning a championship. It kind of prepared me because one day that's going to be me, and that's going to be a tough day, too.''
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Artist's BiographyKevin Giordano is the instructor of saxophone and clarinet as well as a educational representative at Motters Music House INC. His principal instructors include Greg Banaszak and John Perrine on saxophone and Ted Johnson (retired Cleveland Orchestra) on clarinet.
A native of Brooklyn, Ohio Kevin has been a frequent soloist and recitalist throughout the United States and Europe performing in some of the finest venues in the world. In addition to work abroad Kevin has had the opportunity to perform with the North Coast Saxophone Quartet, Neo-Tessares Saxophone Quartet, University Circle Wind Ensemble directed by Gary Ciepluch and Ted Witt Night Owls A 1920s Dixieland Jazz Band. He has also recorded music for Ludwig Publishing Company in Grafton, Ohio.
Kevin maintains a full time saxophone and clarinet studio. He has presented masterclasses to some of the regions most respected school and university music programs in addition to performing at numerous state and national music conventions. Kevin is a member of the North American Saxophone Alliance as well as the Ohio Music Education Association. During the school year he has been a guest teacher at Hawken School in Lyndhurst, Ohio, Beachwood City Schools in Beachwood, Ohio, Wickliffe City Schools in Wickliffe, Ohio, Aurora City Schools in Aurora, Ohio, Bedford City Schools in Bedford, Ohio and Agnon School in Beachwood, Ohio. Most recently, Kevin was named an Artist in Residence at Gilmour Academy located in Gates Mills, Ohio.
Kevin has prepared students successfully for all types of events including solo and ensemble contests as well as auditions for the Cleveland Youth Wind Symphony, Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra, Cleveland Contemporary Orchestra and the Settlement Jazz Orchestra, among numerous college auditions. He has had students accepted into some of the finest college and university programs around the United States.
Kevin is pleased to be both a Conn-Selmer Performing Artist & Clinician as well as a Rico Performing Artist & Clinician.


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(a) Any individual whose request for a correction or amendment has been denied in whole or in part, may appeal that decision to the Commissioners no later than one hundred eighty (180) days after the adverse decision is rendered.
(c) Not later than thirty (30) days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays) after the date on which the Commission receives the appeal, the Commissioners shall complete their review of the appeal and make a final decision thereon. However, for good cause shown, the Commissioners may extend that thirty (30) day period. If the Commissioners extend the period, the individual requesting the review shall be promptly notified of the extension and the anticipated date of a decision.
(d) After review of an appeal, the Commission shall send a written notice to the requestor containing the following information:
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Tucson's youth need your help! Volunteer as a 'Big' to help a 'Little' reach their fullest potential. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tucson (BBBST) matches adults with youth from ages 6-17 in one-to-one mentoring relationships. 'Bigs' and 'Littles' hang out twice a month, doing activities that they both like. These outings form a friendship that can help the 'Little' improve in school, relate better with their parents and change their attitude towards drugs and alcohol.
BBBST will be at the Airman & Family Readiness Center (A&FRC) on Thurs, Aug. 2 at 2:30 p.m. to talk about their program, their need for mentors and how you can get involved.
BBBST is looking to serve youth from military families; BBBST sees parents as essential to a successful relationship between Bigs and Littles. There will be a second presentation on Aug. 2 at 3:30 p.m. to talk to parents about their program and its benefits for the 'Littles'. They will also talk about the enrollment process, how they select their 'Bigs', their screening process and address any concerns that you may have.
To sign-up for the BBBST presentations, call the A&FRC at 228-5690 or stop by and see us in Bldg. 2441.


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The Garage Center for Contemporary Culture was founded in 2008 by Dasha Zhukova as a major non-profit arts project, dedicated to exploring and developing contemporary culture in Moscow. The center has outgrown its current home at the Bakhmetevsky Bus Garage and will be moving into its new home at the famous 1960s Vremena Goda (Seasons of the Year) restaurant in Gorky Park. The prefabricated concrete building was abandoned in the 90s and has sat vacant for over 2 decades and fallen into a serious state of disrepair. Elements of the original building still remain however, like the decorative tile and brick walls and the large mosaics. The renovation of the building will also include a refurbishment of these Soviet-era elements.
By 2013 the space will be completed to house the Garage Center and will include a variety of flexible exhibition spaces, a cafe, an auditorium, offices, a bookshop and education spaces. The interior will largely remain the same as originally designed, except where the new programatic rooms have been added. The exterior however will receive a new skin of translucent polycarbonate that will house the structure's utilities like ventilation and emergency stairs. This new facade will allow for ample natural daylighting into the exhibition spaces. Portions of the facade can also be slid up to reveal the exhibitions and movable white walls can be dropped down to transform the exhibition spaces without covering up the original details of the building. OMA's renovation of the Vremena Goda for the Garage Center is one part of a larger regeneration project of Gorky Park along the Moskva River to reinvigorate the heart of Moscow.
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Reigning Bathurst 1000 Champion Mark Skaife says his Porsche Carrera Cup debut at the 2011 Formula 1 Qantas Australian Grand Prix has reminded him of his open-wheeler days.
Before becoming a legend of V8 Supercar racing, Skaife was an open-wheeler king, winning three Australian Drivers' Championships in Formula Holden.
This weekend, Skaife has added another category to his impressive CV, with his first run in the Porsche Carrera Cup.
Not only is it his first race in a Porsche, it is his first in a left-hand-drive car. But while the Porsche has a roof like a V8 Supercar, Skaife reckons the car is more like an open-wheeler.
"I really enjoyed ," said Skaife.
"They achieve their speed so differently . They have good mid-corner speed, more like an open-wheeler."
Skaife finished fourth in the first Carrera Cup race on Friday morning. The second race will be at 3:15pm on Saturday.


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Friday, January 18
9:00 a.m. EST - Governor Pence to offer remarks to kick off Martin Luther King Day of Service in Indianapolis.
*Media are welcome to attend.
Watkins Park Family Center, 2360 Dr. Martin Luther King St., Indianapolis, IN
10:45 a.m. EST - Governor Pence to join executives and local community leaders for a ribbon cutting ceremony at Greenville Technology, Inc., in Anderson. The company is expected to create up to 325 new jobs by 2016.
Greenville Technology, Inc., 3511 W. 73rd St., Anderson, IN
1:00 p.m. EST - Governor Pence to lead jobs roundtable in Kokomo.
Haynes International, 1020 W. Park Ave., Kokomo, IN
4:00 p.m. EST - Governor Pence to lead jobs roundtable in Greencastle.
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Kingaroy, South Burnett Area
The Burnett War Museum is located three kilometres south off Cooyer Road from Kingaroy. Turn left into Warren Truss Drive and the museum is located in the old Metrological Building, beside the terminal.
This building houses a comprehensive display of wartime memorabilia including four paintings by local artist Vasantha Barrett depicting four air ambulances used during World War II. A display of photos taken by Maurice Kingston, a local teacher who was drafted into the Army in 1942, makes an interesting record of wartime scenes from Esk to Murgon.
The Burnett War Memorial Museum Association is slowly restoring all buildings at the airport erected at the airport during World War II to house and service troops who were stationed in Kingaroy during training and exercises.
The Motor Pool building is used as the Museum workshop and houses a 10 ton Miles Field Kitchen complete with boiler, a WD6 Dodge carrier and a two-ton ammunition carrier as static displays. Other buildings include the Airport Morgue and Ambulance Hut, which is home to a short wheelbase Ford Blitz with an ambulance body on the back. In one day during the war 96 huts were built some of which were moved into Kingaroy and are still in use.
There is a monument in Geoff Rath Drive (also known as the Burma Highway during the War) listing all squadrons and personnel stationed at the Kingaroy Wartime Royal Australian Air Force Base and a Roll of Honour of service personnel who lost their lives in the Burnett during World War II.