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DRAMA! Yes this is all about drama while you sing. Beginners must learn the technique to project the voice in large spaces. Demanding style of singing.
You must know your voice to begin to learn operatic roles for you.This is a highly specialized art-form.
History of composers and their Operas.
How to tell a story through the beauty of song. No compromise.
About Raycurt
Native of Washington, D.C. began playing music at the age of seven on the piano. Singing in church choirs with family members and participating with the D.C. Youth Chorale.
Began instruction on the Viola in the D.C. Youth Orchestra program.
Auditioned and attended the Duke Ellington Performing Arts High School in the inaugural year. 1976.
Awarded with a Full Scholarship for vocal studies at the
Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester, New York
Music is the universal communicator, educator, healer, and conflict mediator.
We naturally expose our children to music to incite awareness and stimulate self-motivational learning practices within. Music, as a hobby or passion, you will discover the connection to other practical disciplines,
Mr, Ray's comprehensive 3 step courses.
1. Learn the basics of the music language, reading and writing.
2. COUNTING. keeping time, the ruler of motion in music.
3. Learn how to create beautiful melodies and syntax of song to discover the process of creativity with a structure toward musical thought.
Also. effective personal practice techniques and the basics of Improvisation and Composition.
It is well documented that exposing children to music and the creative arts is a prerequisite to fundamental logical thought processes and schematic reasoning.
Music is organic FUN for kids of all the ages! 4 years to 104. Lol
Recordings with artists and celebrities throughout the U.S. and Europe. Presentations of jazz and classical ensembles with rotating artists for hire of various genres of music.
You may consider me a Triple threat as they say, Singer, Dancer and Entertainer.
He has performed with notables such as Stevie Wonder,
Natalie Cole, Bette Midler, and Carmen Mac Cray.
Akademisches Festival Orchestra, Leipzig,
Kammerorchester de St. Laurentius, in Dessau, Germany.
National Gallery of Art Orchestra, and the
American University Symphony.
Howard University Community Orchestra
La Fete Musique, World-wide Busking Society.
MTA-Music Under New York
resently D.C. Concert Orchestra and DC Strings workshop
· Piano · In studio
· Singing · In studio
· Violin · In studio
Raycurt J.
Raycurt J.
About Wilma Evangeline B.Close
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As a graduate student of General Music Education, I have access to a number of performing opportunities including opera, recital, vocal solo class, master classes, and studio classes. The voice and opera program at my private music studio offer students a variety of course offerings that promote a strong technical and pedagogical foundation. Students receive weekly vocal instruction and, in addition, a weekly musical preparation sessions with the vocal coach.
About Wilma Evangeline
Upright Piano
Yamaha Electric Keyboard, Guitar, Violin, Flute & Drums
*** Travel Equipment ***
Guitar, Keyboard,
*** Specialties ***
Early Childhood Music, General Music Education, Music Therapy & Special Education Services
· Piano · In studio
· Vocal Training · In studio
· Piano · In studio
Wilma Evangeline B.
Wilma Evangeline B.
About Aleksis B.Close
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Develop your discipline through an exercise routine to stregnthen your voice to accomplish your goals
About Aleksis
My education includes classical voice training with Michele Howard Hansen, an opera singer that often performs at the Kennedy Center. I studied piano with Geoffrey Chappell, who writes for Jazz Times. I also received compositional training on multiple instruments from Stanley Cowell, who recorded and performed with legends like Miles Davis.
I have been performing professionally since 1992. I studied education in college and did my student teaching in a music class at Goshen Elementary School in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
I have been teaching music pr
Whatever your goals or abilities, I look forward to working with you!
*** Lesson Details ***
Experience fun based lessons as my teaching approach is relaxed and inspirational. I enjoy working with all ages, adjusting my teaching methods to accommodate your learning style and abilities. Learn to play the music you love! You learn best when you enjoy what you are playing, I can help you play along with your favorites or even write your own songs. I always ask my students at the beginning of a lesson "What would you like to do today?" Then structure the lesson accordingly into a routine that the student can practice on their own. Generally the time is divided into warm ups, learning new material, then picking a fun song the student choses. Whether your interest is Classical, Jazz, Rock, Pop music, etc... I'm here help you reach your goals so let's make your dreams come true with music together!
*** Travel Equipment ***
Books, Guitar, music stand, metronome, picks, tuner, page clips, capo, media player, laptop, Keyboard (on request), and recording equipment (on request)
*** Specialties ***
With Voice I specialize in helping people prepare for auditions such as American Idol. I have students who simply want to be karaoke stars. I have several professional singers that hire me as a voice coach and producer for recording sessions. I have taught children as young as 2 and those that retired with a lifelong dream to sing. Though my training is classical, I can teach Jazz, Pop, Rock, Rap, R&B, etc...whatever is fun for the student. I highly recommend learning to read music but I do not push it unless parents want their child to.
With Piano I can teach traditionally from Alfred and Bastien Piano Courses depending if they are auditory or visual learners. For Kinesthetic learners I use Hanon scale exercises and Rothman Rhythm Exercises. For those that want to learn notation I introduce classical and Jazz composers unless there is a popular artist/band/movie theme etc...that they would like to learn. However I do not push students to read music unless their parents would prefer it. I tend to keep more students that want to learn to play by ear especially adults by using rhythm training and music theory exercises and then applying them to songs they love. For piano I haven't had much success with children younger than 3. I also have a lot experience working with special needs children.
For Guitar I teach Classical, Acoustic, and Electric all styles and genres. I encourage sight reading but don't mind using tabs. I use more exercises with these students, since the first month students have a hard time making a sound. I try to make the lessons fun by having students strum chords along with songs they chose. I teach lead and rhythm even songwriting and composition. Job satisfaction for me is seeing my students leave a lesson with a smile on their face so I make sure to be a fun based teacher that doesn't give the student a hard time about not practicing.
For Recording and Performance I use the knowledge I gained doing Pro Audio Sales for Guitar Center from 2000-2002 to help clients build their own home studio. I have lots of producers and engineers I work with on a regular basis to produce broadcast quality audio and video recordings and help my students use their lessons and pre-production for those opportunities. I can teach Garage Band or Pro Tools classes on navigating the software and utilizing all the commands. I can also teach room acoustics and using the right microphone and how to position them with the right equipment and the right acoustics to get the best possible tone that they are looking for. I can also teach editing, mixing, looping, sampling, midi, and mastering so that the student can eventually work on their own writing, performing, and recording their music.
· Singing · In home
· Singing · In home
· Drum · In home
Aleksis B.
Aleksis B.
About Delaney R.Close
I began my training as a classical singer in high school, and I have spent the past decade training to be the best musician and classical musician as I possibly can be. I am a firm believer that a classical technique should be the basis of any kind of vocal training, whether or not a student's goals include singing classical music, because it is the healthiest, safest and most affective way of singing. With my experience as a singer and a vocal student and my knowledge of opera and art song, I absolutely love teaching classical voice!
About Delaney
As a performer, I have appeared with such companies as Washington National Opera, Baltimore Concert Opera, Lyric Opera Baltimore, The Art Song Preservation Society and Peabody Opera Theater.
As a teacher, I fully believe that you don't have to want to be a professional singer in order to want voice lessons. I love teaching students who simply love music and want to be better at it. E
*Note about my apartment: I teach lessons in my home, and I have a pet kitten. She's extremely friendly and would love nothing more than to bask in your attention, but if you'd prefer not to be around her or you are allergic, it's no problem at all. I'm happy to make sure she's kept in a different room during your lesson. All you have to do is let me know before your lesson that you'd prefer not to be around her, and you won't see her at all.
· Singing · In studio
· Singing · In studio
Delaney R.
Delaney R.
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Students will learn the proper Italian traditions of the Bel Canto style first and eventually how to appropriately apply these traditions to the later Verismo style of singing opera.
These lessons will start with the same approach as the classical voice lessons since the same technique is necessary for both regardless.
All singing lessons begin at age 13.
About Christine
Christine is a professional vocal coach and piano instructor with an exceptional reputation. She is the owner of The Exquisite Voice, Inc. and resides in The Historic Parkfairfax community of Alexandria.
She has over eight years of teaching experience and has taught hundreds of students and given thousands of lessons, (including the full spectrum of learning needs) during this time (both vocal and piano throughout the DMV area). She is considered an expert in her field for vocal technique and maintains a very active studio.
Christine's unique and highly effective approach to voice has allowed her to continue to help beginning to professional level students advance their technique with incredible results.
Christine is a master of vocal technique and focuses on properly diagnosing and addressing vocal
She addresses vocal issues in a very practical and logical order by first identifying the primary source of the vocal issues and starting to work from there.
This is a simple, but crucial difference that is apparent in her approach. The very nature of secondary issues are that they are simply the extensions of the primary issues and therefore primary issues should really become the focus and starting point of the technical work.
It is from Christine's experience and observation that she has concluded that secondary issues will always be dysfunctional (regardless of time and effort put into correcting them) as long as the primary issues have not been resolved. Oftentimes secondary issues will significantly self-correct on their own or can be approached more realistically once the primary source has been corrected.
This can only happen if the teacher knows this and is aware on how to approach the correct order in which to work and to address issues.
Making sense of primary versus secondary issues is absolutely fundamental to legitimately correcting problems successfully. Unfortunately it is often that the student is ultimately left to the enormous task of discovering this on their own, if ever and if they are lucky after years of study because the teacher is often focused on surface level issues, which are always easier to hear. Fundamental will be the focus regardless.
Most professionals are not versed in hearing such nuanced differences, nor capable to offer to work in such a refined manner.
The voice requires an execution of many things that must function together properly and in relation and respect of one another in order for it to work.
Considering this makes it is easy to understand why the voice is viewed as the most complicated instrument to diagnose and teach. Therefore, it is absolutely important to invest in teachers who greatly have a handle on the voice and how to go about making sense of it and work towards finding a balance.
She also specializes in teaching students process and development through highly mindful practices. She believes that in order for the voice to function optimally, the body, mind and emotional state of the singer must all be receptive and responsive in a positive way. This is because they are all inherently interconnected.
Christine teaches in a mindful manner to help students become more observant and aware of their own approach. By doing so we can realistically create the opportunity to arrive to better choices.
Christine's extensive experience and knowledge in various styles and specialties in vocal intonation, along with her continuous education (over twenty years) and dedication to the authentic Italian traditions of bel canto and verismo opera has allowed for her to develop an approach that can extended into all legitimate styles of singing. Her personal approach to the voice is beyond comparison, nor can it be matched.
She has a phenomenal ear and can make rapid and highly accurate assessments of technical issues in a very brief sitting. Christine is exceptional at explaining vocal pedagogy and directing students on how to make corrections for themselves.
Christine is a dramatic coloratura soprano and is very confident and experienced with large instruments (that are more difficult to train for various reasons and require more specialized training). Having an extremely rare and large voice herself has given her invaluable insight toward fully understanding all other voice types and the discipline necessary to achieve efficient technique.
Many teachers can be limited in their view and teach "their technique" as opposed to helping the student develop their own technique and what works best for them. Christine has a great talent for figuring out what a students needs to do in their approach in order to achieve the results and keep the lessons progressive.
Developing proficient technique in a complete and effective way leads toward discovering the full capacity and beauty of our instrument without compromise. We need to find our voice to find ourselves as artist.
Her methods in vocal intonation translate directly and indirectly into all styles of legitimate singing, which she coaches many varying styles and will direct student toward appropriate repertoire. Students will learn the full potential of their instrument under her guidance. It is her belief that technique should always lead toward one sounding natural, no matter the style and that one fully learns their instrument's capability to access endless artistic choices as a performer.
Christine offers very traditional based vocal lessons with a focus on improving technique through practical exercises and song repertoire designed for each student's unique vocal needs. She will offer necessary guidance and adjustments to ensure the student's continuous development.
Her goal is for her vocal students to discover their authentic voice and to find freedom in their technique and most importantly their expression as artists.
What you can expect to learn:
Vocal pedagogy and how the voice functions properly; how to effectively think about your voice to get the body to cooperate (aurally, physically, mentally, emotionally, etc.);
Integrating the body to fully support the voice Rebounding the body to continue to move the air efficiently. These are the basics of support, but often times very apparently neglected because most trained singers/teachers from even the highest institutions do not understand how it works or do it effectively themselves. It is sadly becoming a lost art. This is the most advanced concept of singing and yet is absolutely necessary to master in order to access genuine support. Christine clearly demonstrates and explains how this concept functions and her refinement of it is by far not common knowledge.
Other concepts include sustaining an open throat, creating a natural lifted and open internal space for better mix using the head voice and easier support, legitimate dynamics directed from the body and compressed air, anchoring the body to maintain the larynx low;
Various placement techniques, air that can rebound using breath direction and not from using the larynx inappropriately, centering the voice/cut internally by aligning the horizontal (mask) and vertical planes (chest, back of head, top of head and spine) support and placement that function together, developing a mixed middle sound that passes easily into low and high registers and broadens range; articulation free from the jaw and using tongue and other articulators as well as using breath direction to assist, posture that is conducive for support and keeps the body open and functional;
Various artistic and performance techniques, musical interpretation appropriate to context, time period and style, aligning the voice and body/acting to come across accurately in our portrayals and the process behind this, memorization techniques, execution of timing for expressive reasons and ways to think about timing that doesn't conflict with the natural structure of a song, but allows for flexibility in phrasing, phrasal development and song development.
Christine is also a highly sought out piano instructor for her ability to establish an exceptional foundation in beginning piano students and those who wish to continue their studies and build upon the fundamentals. She specializes in reading skills and excellent technique.
It is her belief that having a solid foundation sets the tone for determining if a student will continue with their studies and therefore this is the most vital part of a student's development and future progress.
She teaches Russian technique, which allows for flexibility, strength and tonal beauty of musical lines. This technique can be applied to all styles of playing piano such as pop, jazz and is not limited to just the classical repertoire.
Her goal is for all of her music students to become increasingly independent as musicians to where they feel confident to teach themselves and others and to ultimately find enjoyment in the process of learning music.
Her approach helps students advance their technique, reading proficiency, including music theory and expand their artistic capabilities.
Education and continuation of voice:
She received her music education in classical vocal performance from George Mason University and has vigiourously continued her studies in opera with Mrs. Fabiana Bravo, who studied with Luciano Pavarotti and Renata Scotto and has had a fabulous career singing at the Met. She has learned the Italian bel canto traditions as well as the Russian approach to the style. Christine specializes in Italian for classical rep.
General styles I coach:
Opera (bel canto and verismo) classical, sacred, hymnal, traditional, jazz, r&b, folk, and other variations of these popular styles.
Christine also has an international recording career as an adult contemporary artist.
Voice lessons begin at age 14-55 and piano at age 6-any age. Please no inquires about exceptions on age or travel, I will not respond. I teach from my home only, regardless of distance. I am worth waiting for and traveling to:)
What do I expect from students who are seriously applying:
Those who are very hard working and prepared to work on what they NEED, not what they want. Those that are motivated, passionate, dedicated, responsible, considerate, humble and serious about lessons and greatly improving as musicians should apply only regardless of aspirations as a hobby or professionally.
The most important thing necessary to finding real progress I have found is if a student is fully prepared to work HONESTLY. We must always strive to work honestly with our technique. Issues cannot be corrected when we chose to continue to avoid them.
I strongly believe that music is a discipline and this is the manner in which it will be approached during lessons. This is a teacher-STUDENT effort. Taking responsibility for your part is a must. This includes trying to the best of your abilities to put my advice and guidance into practice away from lessons is necessary to your improvement.
I am looking for potential long-term students who are willing and ready to work hard in a practical and realistic manner, regardless of experience, learning needs or proficiency. It will not work long term if a student is not making the time or effort commitment to apply the work from our lessons at home.
Singing is a long-term sustained process to develop that can absolutely not be rushed and I want students who understand this. I have very limited availability and I am only seeking serious students who have a positive, professional attitude and will value me as a teacher. You need not know anything about voice, just have a good work ethic and attitude :)
Thank you and looking forward to working together!
Christine Padua
· Singing · In studio
· Classical Voice · In studio
I highly recommend Christine. Give it a shot; you won't regret it.
· Singing · In home
Christine P.
Christine P.
About Madeline H.Close
I am a classically trained singer, and I prioritize health above all else when teaching voice. As a soloist, I work with students to improve their abilities to sing confidently and technically efficient by themselves. I teach everything from standard operatic repertoire, musical theater (helping them get roles like Cinderella from "Into the Woods" and Gabriella from "High School Musical"), popular music, and much more. I love learning from my students and their interests.
About Madeline
· Classical Voice · Online
· Singing · In studio
· Singing · In studio
Madeline H.
Madeline H.
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I earned my B.A. in music from Hood College and have studied with Elaine Bonazzi in New York and Ruth Drucker in Baltimore. I sang opera professionally in my twenties and have been teaching private voice lessons for fifteen years. Many of my students have gone on to music conservatories or universities for vocal performance (classical and musical theater), but if you are just looking to have fun singing that is great, too!
Note: for voice lessons I only teach female students
About Marie
If you are interested in piano lessons, please have either a real piano or weighted keyboard at home for practice. Yo
Note: for VOICE LESSONS ONLY I only teach female students.
· Piano · In studio
· Singing · In studio
· Piano · In studio
Marie L.
Marie L.
About Michelle K.Close
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Experienced with teaching independently and at the college level. I tailor my teaching style to the individual student, and I pride myself in finding the exercise that works for each person. I take great care to teach a balanced and holistic vocal technique to help you maintain a healthy voice and avoid injury. I am particularly good at helping students who struggle with stage fright and performance anxiety.
About Michelle
· Singing · Online
· Classical Voice · In home
Michelle K.
Michelle K.
About Wesley D.Close
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I am an opera and musical theatre performer with years of teaching experience. I offer voice lessons for all genres and abilities, beginning piano lessons, and acting coachings.
I am trained and have experience in opera, musical theatre, pop music, and other genres, and I am eager to teach students of all ages and abilities! I aim to facilitate a positive, enjoyable learning environment that is constructive and productive.
My students have performed in professional and community theatre productions, have won local competitions, and have been invited to national auditions. I have music directed several musicals and summer camps, including Annie and Captain Louie.
About Wesley
I have also worked as a stage director in opera, musical theatre, and theatre stage production. This insight allows me to guide students in their presentation of songs and characters.
I have worked as an educator at several institutions, including Imagination Stage in Bethesda, MD, which specializes in inclusive artistic education. I am passionate about teaching lessons because private instruction allows for a personalized approach that is so necessary in singing.
· Piano · In home
· Piano · In home
· Classical Voice · In home
Wesley D.
Wesley D.
About Lauren A.Close
By Taking Lessons with Me you will....
X Learn the foundations of singing to help quickly grow your technique
X Learn the proper exercises to warm up and build proper muscle memory
X Learn how to breathe to support your ever growing voice
X Work on songs you want to learn while having fun and crafting your skill
I Hold a Masters of Music- Voice from Peabody Conservatory. I love performing, yoga, and exploring new cities. I live, work, and play in Washington, D.C.
About Lauren
Lauren received a Bachelor's of Music from the University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire where she studied with Dr. Mark Mowry. Lauren is a graduate of Peabody Conservatory. There, she studied with world-renowned mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves.
In April, Lauren was also a featured singer in Sonic Blossom by Lee Mingwei at the National Portrait Gallery in DC. The piece has been previously performed all over the world. Sonic Blossom is a powerful piece of performance artwork that utilizes the art songs of Franz Schubert to connect and perform to museum-goes on a one to one level.
This past season, Lauren was heard in the Quartet of Mark Adamo's Little Women with Annapolis Opera. In the 2016-2017 Season, Lauren performed selections
In the 2014-2015 Season Lauren was seen as Dorothèe in Cendrillon, Julia Bertram(cover) in the U.S. Premiere of Mansfield Park, and Idamante in Peabody Opera Scenes. She was also seen Jennie in Street Scene and Dido in Opera Scenes. Lauren also represented Peabody for the Conservatory Project Concert at the Kennedy Center. There, she performed selections from Jake Heggie's Camille Claudel: Into the Fire with string quartet. This past summer she made her debut with Young Victorian Theatre Company as Leila in Gilbert and Sullivan's Iolanthe.
Lauren has been Teaching Voice and Piano lessons for 5 years.
"I love teaching all ages of singers 13 and older. I focus on developing a strong foundation of technique that can be applied to all genres of music. I also help students prepare for performances helping them to communicate their creativity and musicality."
Lauren A.
Lauren A.
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An Ocklawaha man was arrested Wednesday and charged with capital sexual battery.
An Ocklawaha man was arrested Wednesday and charged with capital sexual battery.
The victim, age 9, who was interviewed by an official with Kimberly's Center for Child's Protection, said Christopher Allen Lilly sexually abused her several times at different locations.
On Wednesday, Detective Stacey Skinner interviewed Lilly at the Marion County Sheriff's Office and Lilly admitted abusing the girl.
Skinner arrested Lilly, 26, and he was taken to the Marion County Jail.
Local court records show Lilly was adjudicated guilty in May 2008 on a charge of battery.
Furniture collection event set for Saturday
The Newton recycling center will hold a furniture collection event starting at 7 a.m. Saturday at 1750 NW 100 St., Ocala.
Sofas, couches, beds, mattresses, box springs, bureaus, benches, chairs, lamps, end tables and other items will be accepted.
For more information, visit www.marioncountyfl.org/SolidWaste/SpecialPrograms_FurnitureCollection.aspx or call 671-8465.
Local MathCOUNTS finals begin Saturday
The local finals of MathCOUNTS, a nationwide competition, will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday at Maplewood Elementary, 4751 SE 24 St., Ocala, with dozens of middle school students.
Prizes go to the top two teams and four individuals, who will advance to the statewide MathCOUNTS competition in Orlando on March 15.
For more information, contact Chris Hanes at 236-0591 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Moose Lodge holding special event in March
The Silver Springs Moose Lodge will hold a special, smoke-free Enchanted Evening beginning at 5:30 p.m. March 2 at 7165 SE Maricamp Road, Ocala.
Tickets are $10 per person, which includes live music, fashions, dancing, dinner and more. Reservations are needed by Feb. 23. For more information, call 595-1909.
CF Institute offering Florida Notary Training
The CF Institute at the College of Central Florida is accepting registration for Florida Notary Training. The three-hour course is required to obtain a commission.
The class will be held from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 23 at the CF Hampton Center, 1501 W. Silver Springs Blvd. The course fee is $110, which includes a handbook.
The deadline to enroll is Thursday. For more information, call 873-5804 or visit CFItraining.cf.edu.
Lee Greenwood to sing at event in Gainesville
Country singer Lee Greenwood will perform Feb. 22 at Santa Fe College following the annual President's Dinner.
The dinner will "honor veterans and showcase patriotism," according to a news release from the college. It begins at 6 p.m. in the Fine Arts Hall, at 3000 NW 83rd St. in Gainesville, and is followed by Greenwood's performance in the Grand Hall at 8:30 p.m.
Tickets for the dinner with VIP show seating at the performance are $200 per person. Tickets to the show only are $75 for orchestra and mezzanine levels, or $50 for balcony seating. Tickets are available online at sfcollege.edu/finearts or through the SFC Box Office at 395-4181.
American Red Cross disaster training
The American Red Cross will hold training classes at 923 N. Magnolia Ave., Suite 1600, Ocala:
Disaster Services Orientation, 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 20.
Client Casework, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 28.
To register, call 620-0500.
State GOP uses specter of Crist to raise money
TALLAHASSEE — The Republican Party of Florida is using the possibility of former Republican Gov. Charlie Crist running for his old job as a Democrat to motivate donors.
In a fundraising letter signed by state GOP Chairman Lenny Curry, the party says President Barack Obama's Florida campaign team is poised to help Crist run for office and it needs help to "fight the Obama/Crist machine with everything we've got."
The letter says Crist proudly proclaimed he was a Ronald Reagan conservative and a Jeb Bush Republican and endorsed John McCain for president. It goes on to say that Crist has since adopted the liberal orthodoxy of the Obama machine.
Court says lawyers can be sued for defamation
TALLAHASSEE — A sharply divided Florida Supreme Court says lawyers are not entitled to an absolute shield against defamation lawsuits for out-of-court comments made in connection with legal cases.
A 4-3 majority ruled Thursday that lawyers can be sued for defamation but that plaintiffs must prove their comments expressed malice. The decision also applies to out-of-court comments made by judges, parties and witnesses related to pending cases.
The opinion reverses two lower courts and reinstates a defamation action against attorney Arthur Rodgers Traynor in a Broward County case. A boat dealer had accused a competitor of making defamatory statements that the plaintiff had supplied prostitutes to a company that did business with the plaintiff.
The defendant dealer hired Traynor. The plaintiff then accused Traynor of making similar defamatory statements to potential witnesses.
Fugitive from S. Florida caught after 26 years
MIAMI — A banker and attorney on the run for 26 years after his conviction in a major South Florida marijuana smuggling case has been captured in Mexico.
The U.S. Marshals Service reported Thursday that 61-year-old Manuel Lopez-Castro was arrested this week in Cancun, Mexico, and is back in Miami to face justice. Lopez-Castro fled in 1986 rather than show up at a Florida prison to begin serving a 27-year sentence for marijuana smuggling and other convictions.
Authorities say Lopez-Castro was captured after officers including Mexican Federal Police did a staged traffic stop.
Lopez-Castro was part of a pot smuggling ring responsible for importing some 600,000 pounds of marijuana into the U.S. from 1977 to 1984.
Former Gov. Jeb Bush speaks to legislators
TALLAHASSEE — Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush is visiting state legislative leaders to talk about education and immigration.
Bush made an unannounced stop at the Florida Capitol on Thursday where he met with House Speaker Will Weatherford as well as Senate President Don Gaetz. He also gave a brief speech to House Republicans.
Weatherford says they had a candid conversation about several issues, but did not discuss specific legislative proposals.
Weatherford says Bush told House Republicans about being bold and pushing innovative proposals. Bush did not meet with Gov. Rick Scott.

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Course pages 2012–13
Comparative Architectures
Lecture Notes
Complete set of lecture notes (PDF) (or each lecture 1up)
Supervision Worksheet (PDF)
Lectures 1-3: I suggest you read the first Chapter of Hennessy and Patterson. Appendix B. may also be useful (this is Chapter 2 in the 3rd Edition).
Lectures 4-7: Chapter 2 of Hennessy and Patterson. Chapter 3. will probably also be useful.
Lecture 7: Appendex G in Hennessy and Patterson (this is covered in Chapter 4 in the 3rd Edition)
Lecture 8: Finish reading Chapter 3.
Lecture 9 and 10: Appendix C and Chapter 5.
Lecture 11: If you need further explanations read Appendix F (on CD).
Lecture 12 and 13: Chapter 4.
Lecture 14: "Principles and Practices of Interconnection Networks", Dally/Towles is an excellent book if you want to go into more detail or clarify any particular areas.
Additional Material
I have provided additional material for each lecture on the course wiki to help you go beyond the basic material. These papers and reports may clarify elements of the course or simply help you explore aspects that you find particularly interesting. It is certainly not a requirement for you to read and understand the additional material.
Link to course wiki. Older additional material can be found here.


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Little Steps℠
In 1989, the YMCA pioneered a treatment model utilizing expressive art and play therapy, role playing, and other therapeutic techniques to address the special needs of children (ages 5-17) whose lives have been affected by a family member's use of drugs or alcohol.
Little Steps℠ offers a structured series of expressive group activities through which children learn to identify and change the patterns of thinking, feeling, and behavior they have learned in response to their family member's chemical dependency.
Children learn that they are not the cause of their family member's substance use and that while they cannot control or cure it, we will help them to learn to cope with it. Our program provides education and coping skills.
Reasons for Referral
There are a variety of emotional, behavioral, school or family problems that may be cause for concern. You may want to consider referring a child to us if you observe any of the following signs:
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Early intervention is crucial to preventing children from developing substance abuse problems of their own down the road.
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Children experience their world on a feeling level, and express themselves through action. Words are necessary, but certainly not enough for recovery to take place. Their therapy must be supportive, experiential, active, and expressive.
Because dependency is the central and defining feature of childhood, they need love, limits, and the understanding commitment of at least one primary and supportive caregiver to their recovery.
"Now I know that the drugs cause the fighting and not me. And I also know that even though people take drugs, you can still love them." - James, 7
It is our hope that through this program, the children will discover in themselves the moral courage to be angry, the wisdom to find purpose in their past, and the creative vision to build meaning in their lives which goes beyond themselves.
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Program Goals
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Digital Britain: Converting Customers into Advocates
The desire to interpret people's body language during in-person meetings has been studied by psychologists and marketing focus group researchers for many years. In contrast, the notion of observing your customer's virtual online body language is a relatively new concept.
With their virtual presence in online spaces, people will unknowingly create what has been dubbed a digital footprint. This online activity remnant is a trail of data that's left behind by internet website or social networking platform users.
Moreover, with the growing applications of social media, businesses need to fully understand the positive and negative effects of using these tools. Besides, there's one very positive outcome from understanding what I refer to as a customer's digital body language – it's about learning how to better serve your valued customers.
I believe that it is important for all organisations to work smarter, by bridging the gap between their customer's online persona and their own marketing and sales team's ethical use of this type of information.
Digital Body Language – Defined
As people are becoming more at ease with using the internet, and informative insight is being made available online, they're conducting their own product or service related research — before engaging with sales people that work for the supplier.
With this online-enhanced buying-cycle in mind, it's safe to assume that the majority of informed buyers will have already made some sort of determination about their preferred vendor or product requirements prior to approaching a supplier.
So, what additional value can a salesperson add to this savvy customer's procurement process? Answering this question, in a thoughtful and meaningful way, is where a supplier's marketing and sales organizations need to collaborate.
Observing digital body language is like seeing the browsing behaviour of your sales prospects online. It's the visits to your company website, the pages viewed and the purposeful downloading of marketing collateral.
Purpose-built web analytics software enables the — after the fact — collective reporting and analysis of raw data that's captured on a company's website, including the tracking of an individual visitor's browsing activity on a site.
But consider this, once the data is collected, analysed and presented to a salespeople in your organisation, that awareness and knowledge is power. It may produce the details of a site visitor's intent to buy and therefore help guide a supplier's salesperson that are armed with this valuable insight.
Truly, it's inherently actionable data. Meaning, interaction with this prospect can now become more targeted – "I noticed that you were viewing XTZ product on our website, may I schedule a demo for you?"
Even if a salesperson doesn't receive a response to their question, this prospective customer may still be an active sales opportunity – meaning, the remaining data could present a better picture of their engagement with online content.
Exploring Public Social Media Footprints
Similar useful types of online activity data can also be collected from public social media websites, by utilising tools such as the Cisco Social Miner. Readily available online activity reports can be studied in real-time by a supplier's employees.
Being armed with this detailed, contextual data can lead to a more informed sales or customer care person that's engaging in conversations with people online. It can also help to increase the supplier's sales conversion ratio, while also improving the revenue growth and market share of a company.
Digital body language insight can also be used to help improve customer service. Companies can proactively monitor and track what is being said about their brand on social media channels and immediately respond to comments — good or bad — in real-time.
That's a proven way for your company's employees to demonstrate how you're listening to your primary external stakeholders and actively embracing online social business engagement.
Where to Next?
Social commerce related activity will continue to advance, in particular, with the younger tech-savvy GenY and GenZ online population. In the past, those segments were the recognised early-adopters, but we're already witnessing the trend to move more towards the mainstream adult population.
Are you already monitoring your corporate website traffic? Do you know who is downloading what and where; and can you track the national origin of visitors, or the path they take before they reach your "Contact Us" page?
Just imagine the possibilities of online customer collaboration — what if you could convert customers into brand advocates?
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The man who was pursued by Leavenworth police into Missouri Tuesday was on the Kansas Bureau of Investigation's most wanted list.
The man who was pursued by Leavenworth police into Missouri Tuesday was on the Kansas Bureau of Investigation's most wanted list.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol has identified the suspect as Brian C. Shields, 27, Chanute. He was arrested for a warrant for first-degree murder that was issued in Neosho County, Kan.
Shields was pursued from Leavenworth to Buchanan County, Mo., Tuesday afternoon. The pursuit ended when he crashed the vehicle he was driving, according to Maj. Dan Nicodemus, deputy chief of the Leavenworth Police Department.
Nicodemus said Leavenworth police had been working with the KBI and other law enforcement agencies to locate Shields.
"We had some information he might be in town," Nicodemus said.
The deputy chief said it's believed Shields has friends in the area.
Leavenworth police reportedly spotted Shields around 2:43 p.m. Tuesday in the area of 20th Street and Metropolitan Avenue. He was driving a 2001 Ford Explorer, according to Nicodemus.
Shields allegedly refused to stop for police and drove across the Centennial Bridge into Missouri. The pursuit ended at the south city limits of St. Joseph, Mo., on U.S. 59.
Shield reportedly had steered left to avoid hitting spike strips that had been placed in the road. He was traveling at a high rate of speed. The Explorer went off the west side of the roadway. He overcorrected to the right, and the vehicle rolled over multiple times, according to information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Shields was ejected from the vehicle, according to Nicodemus.
Shields was transported to the University of Kansas Hospital, Kansas City, Kan.. There, he was turned over to the custody of the Kansas Highway Patrol, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
A passenger in the Explorer has been identified as Angell R. Autumn, 25, Kansas City, Kan.
She had to be extricated from the vehicle, according to Buchanan County Sheriff Mike Strong.
She was transported to Heartland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph, for what were described as minor injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Nicodemus said Leavenworth police officers had continued to pursue Shields all the way until the point of the crash.
He said the pursuit took place in rural areas. And in this type of situation, it can take some time for other officers to get to the location to provide assistance. He said some law enforcement agencies in Missouri provided assistance during the chase including the Weston Police Department and Buchanan County Sheriff's Department.
Nicodemus also said Leavenworth officers were less inclined to call off Tuesday's chase than other types pursuits because Shields was wanted for a charge of first-degree murder.
"That changes the dynamics," he said.
He said Leavenworth police completed a report for the alleged offenses of felony attempting to elude police and reckless driving. This will be forwarded to a prosecutor for possible charges.
Shields was still listed Wednesday morning as one of the "Kansas Most Wanted" on a KBI website.
According to the website, he was wanted in one case for alleged first-degree murder and aggravated burglary. He also was wanted in a second case for alleged possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. He also was wanted for violation of Community Corrections after being convicted of a criminal threat in a third case.


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The advantages of consolidating a distributed, siloed IT environment are self-evident. You can increase efficiency, offer more and better services, and save money. How to get there might not be so obvious, however.
Carol Sherman, director of Michigan's data center operations, said it takes a combination of support, partners and, above all, management.
"I managed it closely; I managed it myself," Sherman said of a consolidation program that began in 2004 and shuttered 37 data centers around the state. "I didn't allow folks to say 'no.'"
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But that does not mean being a bully, she said. She did what she could to make the shift palatable. "I paid for the move. I didn't charge them to consolidate. We didn't charge hosting fees for several years."
This was done largely through the savings realized from running three data centers rather than 40. The ability to offer agencies more services with greater flexibility and at a good price also helps. "You can build a substantial business case," Sherman said.
A project involving multiple agencies cannot be rammed through by a single person or department. Michigan's Information Technology Department also had the support of the state CIO, who lent his clout to the project. The private sector also has a key role in making a large project a success.
"You look for best practices, good products and good vendor partners," Sherman said. "The vendors will help you get where you need to go."
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Basic questions about ghost hunting gear
Posted 02 March 2005 - 03:31 AM
Although I'm personally a skeptic with regards to the paranormal, I'm not looking to debate anyone here. I'd just like a short simple description of the most used devices so that I can portray this aspect as accurately as possible in my screenplay. Since I'm currently involved in another movie project (without any paranormal elements) I have no idea when or if this will actually get made. However, it is sort of my "pet" project and I plan on at least trying to move forward with it. Thanks in advance for any info you can provide.
Posted 02 March 2005 - 09:18 AM
The first thing to remember is that any respectable ghost hunter will be using a film camera and not digital. Also, for EVP you need a cassette tape and not digital media. They provide for too many mistakes and false posititves that a professional paranormal investigator will avoid as it taints your evidence right from the start.
The next thing is a camcorder. Again, tape and not digital. It must also have night vision capabilities since the infra-red spectrum is, I think, the easiest way to see ghosts. If you are a skeptic, check out this video that I captured of a ghost http://ghostvillage..../12192003.shtml
Another piece of essential equipment is an infra-red thermometer. This way you can track the differences in temperature and follow cold spots, warm spots, etc.
That is really it for essential tools. The EMF meter is something that comes in handy some times for spotting spikes in the electromagnetic field. I fing them cumbersome and not very accurate since they can be set off by many things, so I don't personally use mine.
I hope that this helps.
Posted 02 March 2005 - 03:01 PM
Posted 02 March 2005 - 06:18 PM
With all due respect to a fellow Seeker KRC......Baloney!!! *snickers*
The first thing to remember is that any respectable ghost hunter will be using a film camera and not digital.
Most of the problems with digi cams is bad photographic technique, same as with "film" cameras. False orbs can appear in both camera types due to proximity of the flash to the lense and environmental conditions.
The ability to sense (CCD) near-infrared is a great advantage in both still cameras and camcorders.
Bob, you might want to include an EMF meter that allows detection of magnetic changes in. Their best use is to be stationary, to monitor changes moving into a given monitored area.
I also feel that night-vision goggles are an invaluable aid in detecting the unseen. My field work suggests that spirit forms emit and/or reflect near-infrared very well indeed. You might just be surprised at what you see with night-vision if you give it a try.
Posted 02 March 2005 - 07:26 PM
Just teasing guys.
Actually could be an interesting twist to the plot of your story, old school seasoned investigators and new age "digital" generation investigators.
Oh this could be Hollywood!
(Have your people call my people)
Posted 02 March 2005 - 08:23 PM
If you would like your investigation to be taken seriously use a 35mm Camera instead of a digital one. In this day and age of all kinds of High Tech Art Programs it is to easy to manipulate Digital Photography.
Your investigation will be taken more seriously if you have the negatives that can be checked that can show there was no tampering done with the film. Also make sure you have a good 35mm camera one that does not leak light in as that will cause an orange glow to show up on your film being mistaken for ectoplasm.
So KRC you are correct on your listing of paranormal equipment. Many of the larger paranormal societies say the same thing. Many of the well known paranormal authors will agree with your listing of your equipment need for a successful paranormal investigation as do I.
Director ODPI
Posted 02 March 2005 - 09:03 PM
Well, the flick I'm working on that's actually getting made has a budget of $30,000 and I expect my horror screenplay (if it gets made) will be shot for around that, maybe a little more. I'm guessing Hollywood could buy lunch for a day with that.
So you have one guy with digital equipment tip toeing through the haunted house, and another with equipment with tape and film for your screen play . Which one carries the laptop?
Just teasing guys.
Actually could be an interesting twist to the plot of your story, old school seasoned investigators and new age "digital" generation investigators.
Oh this could be Hollywood!
(Have your people call my people)
No, this is very non-Hollywood. The characters have brains, no cheap shot scares, etc. Having seen a ridiculous number of horror movies, I'm doing my best to avoid all the usual cliches. One of the things that always bothers me about any kind of movie is when they are supposedly showing you how something is done, and anyone who actually does the activity in question can see the filmmakers did no research whatsoever. So thanks to everyone's help, hopefully no ghost researcher will be sitting in the theatre (or more likely watching the tape/DVD) and saying, "that's not what we do!"
Posted 02 March 2005 - 10:09 PM
bobnoxious...I would guess that you are talking about the movie White Noise?. I thought that their knowledge of the subject was terrible even though I enjoyed the movie for entertainment value.
boombalu...The rookie that doesn't know any better carries the laptop. lol.
Posted 02 March 2005 - 10:44 PM
Has anyone tried that?
Posted 02 March 2005 - 10:48 PM
Actually yes, I have seen it done. The reasoning behind it is that entities are attracted to the flashing light. I am not sure of all the theories surrounding it. But I do know that it does work better than half the time.
I have seen phenomena occur when a strobe light is used more than when it is not.
Posted 03 March 2005 - 02:29 AM
The reasoning I have heard for the use of strobe lights is not that the light attracts ghosts, but that it helps an investigator locate and pinpoint fast-moving anomalies.
For ex., if you place a moving fan in front of a strobe light, you can actually see the fan blades, as opposed to just a blur.
Posted 03 March 2005 - 03:28 AM
Actually haven't seen that yet. The reviews I heard were mixed, so I figured that one could wait until it came out on DVD. I'm just referring to the general pracitice in movies of doing shoddy research on whatever topic and simply assuming the audiece is too dumb to realize they're being fed BS. Computer usage is one major example. From Roger Ebert's website, here's one of his glossary entries that shows what I mean:
bobnoxious...I would guess that you are talking about the movie White Noise?. I thought that their knowledge of the subject was terrible even though I enjoyed the movie for entertainment value.
In almost all movies involving the operation of computers, the user operates the machine by incongruent and frenetic banging on the keyboard, ignoring the mouse and system graphic interface elements. This results in instantaneous, nanosecond access and downloading of data. (See "Jurassic Park," "Disclosure.") CARLOS GREENE, Mexico City
In general, most movies just don't worry about the details. I don't believe in being anal retentive about it, but I think if you show things in a realistic way people will "buy into" the movie more. I think that's especially important when doing a movie that has fantastic elements to it. By the way, no actual ghosts in the script. While going somewhere to investigate ghost stories, my characters run into what could best be described as an urban legend come to life.
Posted 03 March 2005 - 04:58 AM
Dont doubt your $30,000 dollar budget, remember Blair witch project, Roger & me, and other small budget movies, they had a new idea, and were in the right place at the right time, You can do this. Best wishes !
Posted 03 March 2005 - 08:44 AM
Well, let's analyze this logically, just for fun.
The heart of the digital camera and camcorder is the "CCD" chip. Basically a digital camera (and camcorder) is a small computer that interprets the information from the chip and renders it into an image that can be stored on various media. Can this computer encounter processing errors? Can any computer sometimes malfunction LoL? Absolutely, I have seen some interesting "computer errors" that have shown a disembodied head of a (still living) fellow ghost hunter and malformed images, but they were easily identified as such; However, the bad rap one commonly reads about is a tendency of digitals to produce "false orbs", which is completely unfounded. A lack of information to the CCD does NOT create a round colored sphere, bad photographic technique does (in both types of cameras). I might add that I started out with a SLR 35mm and graduated to digital for near-infrared capability and cost/reliability considerations. Reliability?... yes, a negative is only as good as the person processing the film (I have some darkroom experience). Most film processors have great problems with dirty chemicals and exposure with the subcontractors that develop their film for them.
KRC, you referenced an image you obtained using a Sony camcorder in "Nightshot" mode. You are absolutely convinced that the images captured are paranormal in nature ((I think so too)). I also use a Sony for my investigative work, but you surely must realize that this camcorder uses CCD technology? Yes, this is the same technology used in DIGITAL CAMERAS!
Some digitals render the information onto a flashcard, or memory chip, or a CD, or a magnetic floppy, or as the Sony does- onto magnetic tape. The storage media is irrelevant as the source of the image all comes from digital technology.
If you cannot trust one, you cannot trust any - no matter on what media the information is saved.
As for a film negative "proving" anything, it doesn't. A photograph renders a three dimensional event into a two dimensional image. Doubt will always remain that a "paranormal" photograph has a mundane cause that is not evident in a given photo. I don't care how good a paranormal photo is; it will never prove life after death. Never has, never will.
Not trying to hijack your thread Bob, just trying to give you a feel for the differing opinions among the paranormal researchers themselves. Hope some of this background proves useful to you.
Posted 03 March 2005 - 10:04 AM
By the way, yes, that video is most definitely paranormal. I watched it on the screen while being recorded along with another member and we could not see it with our eyes. It truly was my concrete evidence. His too for that matter.
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Ginseng has been used in traditional Chinese remedies for thousands of years and is similarly revered by North American Indians. Traditional harvesting of the plant provides an important source of income for many people. These people ensure they harvest only mature specimens and take care to plant any seeds remaining on the plant prior to harvest.
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The all-new Dodge Dart is a compact sedan replacing the brand's Caliber hatchback. In May, shoppers can get an incentive on the Dart whether they're looking to lease, finance or purchase the sedan. For lease shoppers, Dodge is offering a 24-month term with payments from $149 per month. Taking advantage of that deal requires $2,999 down at signing. For qualified buyers looking to finance the sedan, Dodge is offering 1.9 percent interest for 36 months plus $500 cash back. And for buyers looking to pay in full, Dodge is offering up to $750 back on most Dart models -- or $1,250 back on the economical Dart Aero.
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The compact Elantra is among Hyundai's smallest sedan models. Through the end of May, it's available with two incentives. The best deal is for lease shoppers interested in a short-term lease. The Elantra is available for up to 24 months with payments starting at just $139 per month. That gives the sedan one of the lowest payments in the car industry -- though getting it requires excellent credit and a $1,699 down payment. The Elantra also offers a good interest rate in May for shoppers looking to finance. Through the end of the month, the sedan is available with zero percent interest for up to 60 months, or 0.9 percent for 72 months.
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The Mazda3 is a fuel-efficient compact car with sport-tuned handling. In May, shoppers can get two deals on the small sedan: a low-interest deal and an impressive lease rate. For qualified buyers looking to finance the Mazda3, the sedan is available with zero percent interest for up to 60 months. To sweeten the deal on leftover 2012 models, Mazda is even offering $500 cash back. For drivers who would prefer to lease, Mazda is offering its smallest sedan with payments starting at $149 per month for 36 months. That figure is available after $1,999 down at lease signing.
Nissan Maxima
The Nissan Maxima is a large sedan with a sporty personality thanks to its powerful standard V6. In May, three incentives are available on the Maxima. For qualified shoppers interested in financing the sedan, Nissan is offering zero percent interest for up to 36 months plus up to $500 cash back. For drivers interested in leasing the Maxima, Nissan is offering a 39-month lease term with payments from $309 per month after $2,999 down. And for drivers looking to pay with cash, Nissan is offering up to $2,500 back -- a big number, considering the Maxima's $34,000 base price.
Toyota Camry
The midsize Toyota Camry is one of the most popular cars in the U.S. Shoppers looking for a good deal on the 2013 Camry can take advantage of two special offers in May. For drivers interested in a lease, Toyota is offering a 36-month deal with payments starting at just $199 per month. That's a pretty good rate -- though it requires $2,598 down at lease signing. For drivers looking to finance a Camry, Toyota has an even better offer. The automaker is touting interest rates as low as zero percent for up to 60 months for qualified buyers.
Volkswagen Jetta
The Jetta is Volkswagen's smallest sedan. In May, it's available with two incentives. The first is a lease deal on the base-level 2013 Jetta S. Through the end of the month, shoppers can put nothing down and get the sedan for 36 months with payments starting at $199 per month. For drivers who would prefer to finance, Volkswagen is offering the Jetta S with 0.9 percent interest for up to 66 months. Finance shoppers can also get a rare deal this month on the efficient Jetta TDI, which is available with zero percent interest for up to 66 months.
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What it means to you: Our list of sedan deals should help shoppers looking for a practical new 4-door car.
Incentives can vary based on where you live, so residency restrictions may apply. Also, only buyers with very good credit will qualify for most of these deals. Not all incentives are available to all customers.


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Tom Brady is better than Joe Flacco.
In fact, Brady is one of the best players to ever play in the NFL. He's been voted to the Pro Bowl nine times, he's won three Super Bowls and he was the NFL's most valuable player in 2007 and 2010.
Flacco might not even be the best quarterback from his own draft class. (That honor is debatable, but a case could be made for Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan). Flacco has never made the Pro Bowl and never been to the Super Bowl.
Granted, Brady is seven years older than Flacco. But when Brady was Flacco's age he had been to three Pro Bowls and won three Super Bowls. Brady has even beat Flacco three of the five times that the two teams have played each other.
So which quarterback is better when the two teams face off, as they will this Sunday in Foxboro? Flacco, of course.
As Doug Kyed of NESN notes, Flacco's numbers against the Patriots are better than Brady's against the Ravens. Take a look:
Flacco: 1,271 yards, 9 touchdowns and 4 interceptions
Brady: 1,278 yards, 5 touchdowns and 7 interceptions
Perhaps even more importantly, Flacco has gotten the best of Brady in both of their two previous playoff encounters. In 2010 Flacco only completed four of the 10 passes he attempted, but Brady's three interceptions helped the Ravens get out to an early lead that they would never relent. The Ravens' 33-14 win was New England's first home playoff loss in the Brady-Belichick era.
In last year's AFC championship game, the Patriots held on for a 23-20 win, but Flacco had the stronger stat line. Flacco went 22-for-36 for 306 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. Brady was 22-for-36 for 239 yards, no touchdowns and two interceptions.
It must be mentioned, however, that Flacco has had the luxury of facing a porous Patriots secondary while Brady is going up against a legendary Ravens defense.
This is certainly not to say that Flacco has the upper hand on Brady, but it is interesting to note how well Flacco has performed in match-ups against the Patriots. Indeed, if the underdog Ravens want to have any shot in New England this weekend, they'll likely need Flacco to work his magic again.


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The Hawkshead Relish Company is an artisan producer of award winning preserves based in the historic village of Hawkshead in the heart of the English Lake District.
You'll find over 30 of their relishes, pickles and preserves in our Artisan Food Hall range. They are all handmade in small batches using traditional open pans and locally sourced ingredients, without any artificial flavourings, colourings or preservatives, all are free from nuts and gluten and suitable for vegetarians.
Holding 50 Great Taste Awards, the Hawkshead Relish Company has become known for quality and excellence.
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45 Three Modern Vintage Home
- Location: Los Angeles, California
Store History
- Founded: 2009
- Founded by: Staci Cain
- Headquarters: Los Angeles
Every time we set foot inside 45 Three the place looks different. Not only is it rearranged but the store's founder, Staci Cain, has trouble keeping things on the showroom floor for very long. Blame it on completely reasonable prices, great pieces, frequent sales and loyal clientele. We've run into other designers, art directors and her regulars: the people that stop in once or twice a week to be the first to lay their hands on her newest finds.
A little history about the store:
A little over a year ago Staci Cain was re-evaluating her professional path. Having spent years as a studio executive, she yearned for something more creative, something that she felt more passionately about. A trip to the South of France ensued and reignited a passion she'd had since she was little: collecting antiques and vintage furniture. Staci started collecting: she shipped her wares home and people loved them. Then she started hosting small private sales and people loved those. Then, one of her usual haunts: Casa Victoria on Fairfax decided to consolidate into one showroom (in Silver Lake) and they offered the storefront to Staci.
Taking the plunge, she opened 45 Three Modern Vintage Home and hasn't looked back since.
She carries everything from cool vintage paintings and portraits, Italian Ceramic animals, 60's and 70's geometric patterned fabrics, Regency style settees and lots of great lamps to abstract art from the 60s and 70's, tufted chairs and small accessories. The store is high glamour and loaded with drama (check out that rainbow snake print on the wingback chair). And like we mentioned: the best part is that the showroom floor changes often. Things sell quickly and if something isn't selling Staci will recover it, reimagine it or donate it to make space for something new. She is passionate about what she decides to sell and wants, above everything, to inspire her customers. So no stale showroom for her.
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The City of The Dalles, Oregon, is situated in the north-central part of the state on the Columbia River, the nation's second largest river. It is the county seat and the largest community in Wasco County. The Dalles is one of Oregon's most historical cities and was known earlier in its history as the town at the end of the Oregon Trail. The city was first incorporated by the Oregon Territorial Government in 1857 as "Dalles City" and was made the county seat shortly thereafter.
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Inaugorophobia, Part 2
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My former neighbor Marie and her daughter Zoe, both visiting from Berkeley, Calif., got in. My rock-star nephew Adam Levine and my sister Patsy, both visiting from Los Angeles, did not.
Text message from Marie, 11:13 a.m.:
We made it onto the mall! And I can see lots of tix holders did not. Craziness with lines. Very exciting and so much good cheer, community ...
Text message from Patsy, 11:42 a.m.:
We were turned away, along with Jesse Jackson and Mariah Carey ... angry mob at our gate. Back at Adam's hotel now. Disappointed, but happy to see it up close in a ...
That's all I got. I think probably that last bit was supposed to be "warm hotel room."
[Update, Jan. 21: Alice reported in sometime later. Despite her late arrival, she appears to have had an even better view from the back of the Mall than Marie and Zoe had near the front, because (Alice and Marie told me) there were more Jumbotrons in the areas serving non-ticketholders than in those serving ticketholders.]


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2018 POP ConferenceNovember 5–7, 2018Providence, Rhode Island
Michael G. Maxfield, is Professor of Criminal Justice at Rutgers University, Newark. He is the author of articles and books on a variety of topics—victimization, policing, homicide, community corrections, and long-term consequences of child abuse and neglect. He is the coauthor (with Earl Babbie) of the textbook, Research Methods for Criminal Justice and Criminology, now in its fifth edition, and coeditor of two volumes in the Crime Prevention Studies series: Understanding and Preventing Car Theft (with Ronald Clarke), and Surveying Crime in the 21st Century (with Mike Hough). Formerly a Visiting Fellow at the National Institute of Justice, Maxfield has worked with a variety of public agencies and other organizations acting as a consultant and advocate of frugal evaluation for justice policy. Recent projects collaborate with police departments and other justice agencies in the areas of repeat domestic violence, performance measurement systems, and auto theft. Professor Maxfield received his Ph.D. in political science from Northwestern University.
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