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Lessons focus on learning how to play in tune both by developing a strong technique and practicing listening and ear training. Lessons include etudes, pieces, and popular music- all tailored to each students individual needs.
About Thomas
Thomas has vast experience as a professional performer and has played with countless acts across many different Genres of music.
Thomas is an experienced private instructor and will bring the best out of every student. Experienced will all ages, skill levels, music styles, special needs, and everything else that comes along with teaching.
Thomas holds a Bachelors Degree in Music Education from Hofstra University, as well as an Assosiates Degree in Music Perforance from NCC.
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Beginners typically take 60 minute classes once per week at a recurring time. Young children typically take half hour classes and older children, adult musicians and those on a budget typically take 45 minute classes. The most common lesson length to start with is 60 minutes, as the teacher will need to tune your instrument and help you get set up. Some students choose to take lessons twice per week when a concert is coming up, to catch up from a vacation or if they just want to make faster progress.
In class, you will learn new techniques, receive guidance on how to achieve the best sound possible and learn songs that you like and that interest you. You are expected to take this guidance and practice it thoroughly at home until you feel comfortable with it, so that when you are in class next, the teacher can move on to a new concept or skill which builds upon the skill practiced at home. They will only move you forward once you can do the more basic technique.
About Antoinette
When you have a love of teaching, you have a seemingly endless resource of patience. This is because what the student sees as "patient" is really just a small step in the educational process. It is a fraction of time just before a correction. When you have something new to teach, whether it is a new technique, or a correction of something being done improperly, and you know exactly how to break it down so it is understandable and accomplishable, you know it is always a short matter of time before the student gets it. And by short, I mean a matter
I respect others and what they feel and have to say. I treat others as I would want to be treated and lessons are always a pleasure to my students, because it is a pleasure for me to teach them.
I have been playing for over 26 years. I have played with a multitude of local orchestras and bands and have done countless studio recording sessions and live shows. All of this experience comes through in my teaching either directly (when it comes time for you to perform) or incrementally.
When you are learning, there is a vast sea of information. Not all of that knowledge is equal in importance. It is incredibly important to be able to distinguish what is important and what is not very important. All of my real-life experience, and continuing experience reveals itself in the form of ensuring my students know what is truly important.
Lest you get the idea that I am a wishy-washy, undemanding teacher, I can assure you this is not the case. Lessons are fun, but that is because they are productive. You will walk away being able to do something, and that requires hard work, and practice.
And a winning attitude.
I can even work with you if you don't have a winning attitude, but it makes it more fun when you do!
Some students who were musicians previously leave the first lesson being able to play their first song. Most students however, who have never played an instrument before, can expect to be comfortable bowing (a huge part of the process - half the sound!) within the first few weeks, and will then move on to learning songs. We will be learning sheet music as well, on a very, very easy gradient. After the first couple months, I expect you to tell me which song it is you might like to learn most so that we can start working on it.
I rent out violins of all sizes.
I sell the book that I teach out of (or you can obtain it online or from Sam Ash).
If you have any questions, I am happy to answer them. You can use the contact button on this website and I will gladly answer you in return.
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About Concetta
Concetta is the musical director of a music education non-profit called "Teacup Music". She holds a masters degree in Music and Music Education at Columbia University
She loves dogs, hiking, cooking and gardening! She tailors her private lessons to individual students goals and needs.
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Whether young or old, raw beginner or experienced player, I am happy to teach you! I am keenly aware to the needs of my students and adjust my teaching based on each individual's musical interests and goals. I have experience preparing grade-school aged students for NYSSMA solo festivals.
About Emily
As an orchestral violinist, she regularly performs with the Symphony of Westchester and the Chappaqua Orchestra; previously, she served as concertmaster of the Mannes Orchestra, Columbus State University Philharmonic, and the pit orchestra for LoftOpera, and as section violinist in the Columbus and LaGrange Symphony Orchestras. She was an orchestral fellow
Emily maintains a private teaching studio of twenty students ages 3 to adult in the NYC/Long Island area. Additionally, she teaches group violin classes, as well as after school private lessons in the NYC public schools through Opus 118 Harlem School of Music. In the summers of 2013-2015, she was Junior Faculty at the Stringwood Chamber Music Camp.
Emily received her bachelor's degree, summa cum laude, from Columbus State University, where she was named the Presser Scholar, and received her master's from Mannes College of Music. Currently, Emily is pursuing a DMA in Performance at the CUNY Graduate Center. Her major teachers include Daniel Phillips, Lewis Kaplan, Muneko Otani, and Sergiu Schwartz. In 2016, she completed violin teacher training through Opus 118 Harlem School of Music's intern program.
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Experienced violin, viola and piano teacher of 30+ years available for eager students of all experience levels and ages! I structure my lessons so students learn what they want to learn, while also building a strong foundation of reading, theory and performance skills. I specialize in classical music. I use a variety of methods and literature all dependent on personal need and style of each student.
About Maria
Her usual clients really varies a great deal. Each student, young or old, who comes from different backgrounds, stories, and history. They are all different individuals. She tries to take each and every student as an individual and teach them in ways that best suits their personality.
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The student will be instructed on the basics of proper playing techniques, music theory, and musicianship. They will learn to read music and also play by ear which will make them a well rounded player.
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I've been teaching viola for 7 years. Within the first few lessons, you'll be able to get familiar with the viola and learn basic skills on the instrument and as time goes on you'll be able to play songs and read music. I specialize in classical and modern pop, typically use Hal Leonard and Suzuki books, and have the following tools available for your lessons: piano for accompaniment, music stand. I love working with students of all ages and experience levels and I can't wait to meet you!
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Viola lessons will focus on technique and fundamentals in the context of the repertoire you are learning! You can expect to receive clear practice goals and I encourage a communicative dynamic among teacher and student.
About Patti
As a teacher, I have taught students of all ages and levels of experience, ranging from beginner students to professional practitioners. I currently teach violin at Western Connecticut State University and New York University, and also maintain a private studio in the tristate area.
I believe that every student is different in how they progress and have a flexible approach to teaching, but do believe that awareness of technique and fundamentals is the key to progress. While working with me, students can expect clear guidelines regarding practice goals for a week,
As a performer, I make a point of engaging with a variety of classical and non-classical genres, including rock, pop, and jazz music. I currently play with an indie rock band called OWEL, and have also performed with contemporary music groups Alarm Will Sound, Argento New Music Project, ensemble mise-en, ETHEL, Hotel Elefant, Newspeak, Signal, The Wordless Music Orchestra, with the avant-rock Burning City Orchestra led by Noam Faingold, metal string quartet seven)suns, and the disco band Escort. I have also played in the company of a variety of artists spanning many genres, including Icelandic singer Björk, avant-jazz-funk band Medeski, Martin and Wood, Jonny Greenwood from Radiohead, the band Goldfrapp, Icelandic electronic artist Valgeir Sigurdsson, John Cale from the Velvet Underground, rock band Deep Purple, and Afro-Peruvian singer Eva Ayllón, in a variety of concert halls, bars, and living rooms, including Carnegie Hall, Sydney Opera House, Melbourne Recital Center, Muziekgebouw a'ant Ij in Amsterdam, the Etihad Towers in Abu Dhabi, (Le) Poisson Rouge, Merkin Hall, Roulette, Issue Project Room, Galapagos, Symphony Space, and Death by Audio.
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Hi! Welcome to my page! my name is Jen. I'm active freelance orchestral musician and violin & viola instructor in NYC and NJ area.
I welcome students of all ages, all levels of commitment and all ability levels. I have years of experience teaching with Suzuki books and other method training books. My lessons are always planned in a way that fits each students individually. I like to establish my lesson in a way where students learn correct techniques and explore their musical senses. I want my students to have fun learning music.
Most recently, I worked as graduate teaching assistant at University of Nevada Reno, where I taught undergraduate violin and viola students.
I received Bachelor of Music in violin performance at The Juilliard School. Later, I studied viola at Peabody Conservatory
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And Santa Ana is no exception.
Garage bands in the Golden City are at a fascinating crossroads. Now, more than ever, the energy being generated in Santa Ana is echoing the traditions of art and culture in the city. But our ownership of the music in and around Santa Ana has come with the great struggles of bands that have tirelessly played at any event.
From house parties, to quinceañeras, to open mic nights, bands have fought for their right to rock out all while being supported by people like SolArt, Mel from Reboot Sundays, El Centro Cultural de México, and DJ Michelle among many other community partners.
Through all the changes Santa Ana is enduring there is a group that has found yet another way to make music unique. This is Kilson Street, a new internet/YouTube channel that showcases garage bands in Santa Ana and Orange County.
Kilson Street began in January when co-creators Modesto Briseño and Richard Bernal were asked to produce video content for a local business. When their footage wound up on the cutting room floor, both were inspired to create something for their community using their skills and love for their city.
I recently had the privilege of sitting down to talk with some of the members of Kilson Street to see what it's like to be a part of this modern-day Wayne's World.
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September 1, 1931 - March 28, 2013
Naples, FL - Formerly of New Hampton, NY
Judith N. Butryn, of Naples, FL, formerly a resident of New Hampton, NY, passed away on March 28, 2013 in Valhalla, NY. Born September 1, 1931, in Paterson, NJ, she was the daughter of Donald and Grace Nagle. She was the beloved wife of the late Henry, to whom she was married for 60 years.
She had a long career as a nurse.
She is survived by her son, Jeffrey and his wife, Sharon, of Naperville, IL; her daughter, Frances and her husband, Timothy McCormick, of Pleasantville, NY; and her son, Kirk, and his wife, Gabrielle, of Lebanon, NJ. She was predeceased by three sons: Mark, Jay, and Donald, and is survived by her daughter-in-law, Jean, of Goshen, NY. She is also survived by her eight grandchildren: Gregory, Meghan, Spencer, Emily, Alexandra, Olivia, Lilia, and Jay, and his mother, Brenda Parent, of New Hampton, NY, and five great-grandchildren: Owen, Colin, Mary, Jillian, and Sydney.
A memorial service will be held April 6th at Holy Innocents Church in Pleasantville, NY at 10 a.m.
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An armed man barricaded himself in a bedroom of his mother�s mobile home off Ferry Road Tuesday afternoon, drawing a response that included an armed Special Response Team.
An armed man who barricaded himself in a bedroom of his mother�s mobile home off Ferry Road Tuesday afternoon was taken into custody after about a 5 1/2-hour standoff.
An emergency responder said that the man inside the well-kept trailer was Bernie Gene �Popcorn� George, who is believed to be in his 40s. Authorities believed the man was armed with a rifle.
Around 9 p.m., the suspect was taken into custody. He was being transported to CarolinaEast Medical Center in New Bern for evaluation. He reportedly was tased during his capture.
Capt. Joe Heckman of the Craven County Sheriff�s Department held a briefing at 7:30 p.m. stating that law enforcement planned to wait out the man inside and that they were trying to communicate with him but that he was speaking �rhetoric.� He said power had been cut to the building in an effort to make the suspect uncomfortable inside on the warm and humid afternoon.
Heckman said that the incident started around 3:30 p.m. when deputies arrived at the mobile home to serve a resident with �involuntary commitment� papers initiated by family members.
Deputies entered and encountered resistance, Heckman said.
Some at the scene suggested the suspect might have another gun and a knife. An emergency responder said the man apparently had not taken his medication.
The incident began around 2:33 p.m. when someone made a 911 call asking for help with a man who was armed and threatening harm to himself inside the mobile home. The mobile home is located at 116 Ferry Road, not far from the intersection with N.C. 101. The home belongs to Alice George Godette, the man�s mother.
More than a dozen law enforcement officers answered the call, including the Craven County Sheriff�s Office, Havelock Police and emergency personnel from Havelock Fire and Rescue and the Harlowe Volunteer Fire Department.
Other occupants of the house were safely escorted out by around 3 p.m., but George remained inside. Neighbors and onlookers gathered as the sirens kept signaling more law enforcement was coming.
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We teach our children to share our world by involving them in our interests. For this columnist that meant making travel a keystone in her son's life.
Introducing my son to the joys (and tribulations) of travel has provided more than a few teaching moments. The first was a lesson in grace under pressure, delivered a mere two weeks after he was born, when I settled his infant carrier into the prow of a canoe and paddled across an Adirondack lake. The picnic was scuttled and the baby quickly restowed when I realized the muddy beach upon which we'd landed was pocked with bear tracks.
While I don't intend to use my son for bear bait again, I do look to travel as a way to open his eyes – in ways both literal and symbolic – to all that is grand, exciting, and sometimes scary in the wide world around him. Faced with travel's inevitable roller coaster, I've tried to model my best behaviors in the hope that magnanimity in dealing with missed connections, lost bags, and rude desk clerks might take seed in Elliott's everyday life as the virtues of patience and adaptability.
By his fifth birthday, my son had seen New York, Rhode Island, Florida, California, Germany, Italy and Switzerland, proving himself increasingly intrepid. On a cruel 14-hour road trip in a cramped and decrepit Yugoslavian van, 3-year-old Elliott was the only person among five adults who didn't cry at least once.
Knowing that the advent of school years would cramp our peripatetic lifestyle, I chose Fort Worth, my own hometown, as a place to settle, and slaked my wanderlust by filling weekends with road trips in every direction. It remained my goal to create adventures my son would share with gusto, but as first grade approached I wondered whether I had done enough to teach him travel's greatest lesson: It's one thing to look, quite a different thing to see.
By the time we launched a trip to South Padre the summer before first grade I was dedicated to improving Elliott's observation skills. I bought him a journal and a disposable camera and suggested he sketch birds and flowers glimpsed on the long drive south. I told him to keep his eyes on the horizons and expect big discoveries.
It was a summer filled with roiling skies and in the Gulf, hurricanes destined to become infamous contributed to cloudscapes both threatening and beautiful. Often enough to annoy even myself, I called Elliott's attention to nebulous shapes, variegated clouds, distant lightning flashes. In answer he would hold up his camera, squint into the viewfinder, click off a photo and return to drawing in his journal, a series of figures inspired solely by his imagination.
I amped up my efforts to engage him. My breathlessness over every leaping fish and falling star felt like life support, as if I could will him to share my enthusiasm if only I was more insistent, more creative, in my solicitations.
On the beach, in that blazing white light that pulls everything into sharp focus, I asked him to count dolphin fins with me, pointed out the peculiar slow-motion lift of a pelican, suggested he keep a tally of shrimpers and tankers. From a fishing boat, I showed him the ripple of fish dashing across the sea, a zig-zag just below the surface that would change direction in a blink of an eye as seabirds dropped with a splash, like stones thrown from on high. The child who had always delighted me with his wit and wisdom and sass had little to say. His world seemed to be contained within his imagination and the books he constantly read.
By the end of the trip I was exhausted and disappointed. I thought how soon the natural world stops amazing our children. I questioned my parenting skills.
And then vacation was over and we were caught up in preparations for first grade, not the least of which was Elliott's first visit to an ophthalmologist. The visit began with the doctor's request that he face the large E taped to the wall. Elliott's response: "What E?"
I have no idea why had it never occurred to me that my son – the child of parents who had both worn glasses since childhood – was nearsighted. I was as humiliated by my own short-sightedness as I was delighted to know the reason for the failure of my summer's mission. A few days later we returned to pick up Elliott's new glasses. He put them on, blinked slowly, looked across the room, and let out such a delighted whoop that the entire waiting room was focused upon us when he said, "Mom, how did you not know I was blind?"
That was the summer that travel taught me a life lesson: If you want someone to share your vision, you better make sure they've brought their glasses.
Babs Rodriguez is the editor of 360 West magazine and a longtime contributor to Texas Highways.


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When examening why the 66ers were able to beat the Quakes 6-4 on Saturday to create a tie for the South Division's final playoff spot with two games remaining you don't need to look any further than batting with runners in scoring position.
The Quakes were 1-for-16 with runners in scoring position. The one hit? Abel Nieves' single in the first inning that didn't score Peter Bourjos from second but set up Hank Conger's RBI groundout a batter later. The Quakes went hitless in their next 15 at-bats with RISP, but scored three runs on home runs.
The most excruciating part for Quakes fans came in the ninth inning after Conger singled with one out and Efren Navarro doubled him to third. With the tying runs in scoring position, Sixers closer Paul Koss earned his 14th save by striking out Drew Toussaint and Ryan Mount swinging.
The Sixers, meanwhile, had only seven at-bats with runners in scoring position, but had three hits: Tommy Giles' three-run homer in the fifth, Esteban Lopez's RBI single in the sixth, and Giles' RBI double in the ninth.
It's now down to the final two games. The pitching matchups seem to favor the Quakes, with Michael Anton (6-5, 5.63) and Sean O';Sullivan (15-8, 4.80) going for the Quakes and Tim Sexton (5-12, 6.07) and Steven Johnson (3-5, 6.94) but the Sixers' bullpen has been better than the Quakes' of late, so it should be interesting.


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By: Mark McGrouther, Category: Science, Date: 14 Sep 2010
This movie shows the species very nicely. The fish swims so close to the camera it gives us a great view of its fleshy lips, colour pattern on the head and the forehead hump (click on the link to 'Hyperostosis - Swollen Bones' to find out more about this phenomenon).
The Humphead Maori Wrasse (sometimes called the Napoleon Wrasse) is the largest species in the family Labridae, growing to 2.3 m in length and 190 kg.
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Ruggiano riding rare road homer streak
ATLANTA -- There is no place like the road for Justin Ruggiano.
For whatever reason, all 12 of the Marlins outfielder's home runs this season have come in visiting ballparks.View Full Game Coverage
ATLANTA -- There is no place like the road for Justin Ruggiano.
For whatever reason, all 12 of the Marlins outfielder's home runs this season have come in visiting ballparks.View Full Game Coverage
Having such a discrepancy is a rarity. According to STATS LLC and SABR, Ruggiano is doing something close to historic. Having all 12 of his home runs come on the road is tied for the fourth-most consecutive road home runs to begin a season all-time. Derrek Lee did it with the Marlins in 2000.
Ruggiano belted No. 12 on Wednesday night in Miami's 6-3 win over the Braves at Turner Field.
"I think the road ballparks are a little more fair to hit in," Ruggiano said.
While it has been all or nothing for Ruggiano, cavernous Marlins Park in general has been tougher to hit home runs for many.
As a team, the Marlins have homered more on the road. They have hit 17 home runs at Marlins Park, the fewest of any big league club in its own building. Conversely, they've connected 32 times on the road.
"Other than the obvious, the size of the ballpark, I don't know," manager Mike Redmond said. "But he hit two home runs in one game at San Francisco, and that ballpark is not easy to hit in either. I don't think much about it. I think it is one of those baseball things. It's fun to talk about. Why -- who knows?"
Redmond is very much aware of his players' numbers, at home and on the road.
"It's one of those things that is kind of a head-scratcher," Redmond said. "For whatever reason, he's hit all of his home runs on the road. I don't know why that it is."
The manager joked: "I guess I'll have to play him only on the road. That wouldn't be a lot of fun for him."
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If you have a food processor, whole almonds, sugar, honey and water then you are well on your way to making your very own almond paste. It won't be quite as smooth as the type you buy nor as sweet. I found that letting it sit a few days in the refrigerator helped soften it and allowed the flavors to develop but you can use it right away too with perfectly good results. I do. You can also freeze the leftovers.
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Good morning. I understand that when one has a non-linear trend, the interpretation of the effects of time on growth is confusing. I ran a non-specified LGM, with four repeated measures, and the final two factor loadings unspecified. I also have covariates in the model. When I regress my trend factor on the covariates, is the resulting effect affected by the shape of my growth curve? More specfically, my trend has the form: 0, 1, 1.809, & 2.230. The observed repeated measure (smoking) is an ordered categorical variable. The effect from gender (0=male, 1=female) to smoking trend is negative. Is it possible to interpret this effect in terms of log odds difference between females and males, or is the interpretation of the effect of gender on the trend completely confused due to the non-linear trend?
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Could you get around this problem in inference by re-scaling the loadings by a factor of 1/2.230 ... therefore 0, .448, 0.811, 1 used as fixed or starting values for the loadings?
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If you are interested in the significance of the influence of covariates for other time periods, say the last, why don't you use time scores of 0, *, *, 1, where * means estimated?
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Washington, D.C. -- According to NASTAD's latest ADAP Watch, released today, there are no individuals on AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) waiting lists in the United States. This represents a significant milestone as there have been individuals on ADAP waiting lists since January 2008. The last state to have a waiting list, South Dakota, was able to transition the remaining 11 individuals on their waiting list into their ADAP program on November 21. Earlier this month, Alabama and Idaho eliminated their waiting lists and lifted their enrollment caps.
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A new gym opened its doors two summers ago riding a wave of research asserting that short-but-intense bursts of exercise trump moderate-but-longer sessions. Eighteen months later, CrossFit Charlottesville is going so strong that it has tripled its footprint in the old National Linen building on Market Street.
"It's not for everyone," acknowledges co-founder Kyle Redinger. "But if people make it two or three months, they never leave."
Now, says Redinger, he's expanding to a younger demographic, with twice-weekly fitness class for children ages 5 to 12. The concept of the kids classes, which begin January 26 and cost $69, is similar to the grown-up version: relatively intense and varied movements. But while adults may grab heavy weights, the kids classes aren't for turning children into mini-Schwarzeneggers.
"It's a lot more body weight, more gymnastics," says Redinger, who notes the classes will be taught by Gretchen Kittelberger, a former collegiate gymnast who recently obtained special training and certification for the kids' classes.
Redinger attributes the success of the adult CrossFit program to its social nature, as the workouts happen in groups with no mirrors, no TVs, and–- although there's music playing–- no one plugged into iPods. And in an industry that profits from no-shows, a recent internal survey Redinger cites shows his clients are averaging three visits per week over the year–- three times the industry average.
"From a business perspective, that is not a good thing," says Redinger. "But doing the right thing for our members is an awesome thing."
CrossFit Charlottesville isn't the only gym engaging members in group cross-training. At both ACAC locations and Total Performance Sports and Fitness on 29 North, classes that incorporate plyometrics, agility, body weight resistance training and speed training have become a big draw.
"Shorter, higher intensity workouts make the heart work harder, lungs work harder, and therefore the benefits are greater," says Total Performance c0-owner Todd Proctor, "not only for athletic performance but for fat loss and getting heart and lungs in better shape."
Total Performance has long offered over-8 kid classes, which cost $20 per hour-long session. (Unlike most other workout facilities–- with the exception of Snap Fitness on 29 North–- Total Performance offers 24-hour access.)
Recently, a group-exercise competitor has arrived in the form of CoMo Functional Fitness, whose owner Courtney Modecki offers intense workouts at various locations, including outdoors. Redinger says he's not surprised to see businesses blooming in the group-training world.
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Ditto, Meg! Crossfit Kids is great. It's another opportunity for kids to get fit and focus on good play and nutrition. Bravo Crossfit Charlottesville for getting this off the ground. And, as you say, let's hope that schools continue to make sport AND fun fitness a routine for good living. By the way, are Albemarle County and Charlottesville City schools including this as an option?
I thought Frank Zappa was dead!!! My mistake!
I don't ever see anyone discussing overeating as one of the major killers in this Country.
How about military type PE? Would that be acceptable??
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Sarah - We provide safe and effective physical education services for children in this town. PE classes are essentially non-existent from local schools, kids are getting fatter and many lose the enjoyment of exercise. There is a disconnect between what schools can offer and what children need.
We've trained hundreds of children in local elementary schools and been invited back to do more. We're happy to discuss the benefits of a program adapted to children, but I'd encourage you to not make untrue implications before you've actually seen what we do.
My earlier question was for Courtney Modecki (CoMo Functional Fitness) not Courteney Stuart. Just realized there might be confusion. Sorry.
Anybody else care to answer? What types of fitness training certifications does one need nowadays to start a high-intensity fitness business? More than a one-day seminar and 50-question multiple-choice test I hope.
I don't know anything about P.E. in the local schools, but when I was a kid in another school system in Virginia, P.E. was all about playing sports. We did a 10-minute warmup and then spent the rest of the time playing vollyball, baseball, football, tennis or soccer. Great for the kids who were good at those sports, but nothing for the rest of us. I think it's great that CrossFit is offering these classes to add to the list of sports and fitness activities available in the area for young people. Kudos to them. I hope that our public schools are doing the same thing, especially for the sake of those kids whose parents cannot afford private classes.
Shocker. Courteney Stuart gives another shout-out to her pals at CrossFit.
But seriously, classes for five-year-olds? Wonder how they treat compartment syndrome in a kindergartener?
I agree that proper coaching and guidance are critical to preventing injury. How much education or training did you receive prior to becoming a fitness trainer yourself? I believe that CrossFit requires a seminar and multiple-choice exam.
Frank Zappa (dead or alive)- What would be an acceptable level of exercise? Military PE is fairly successful isn't it?
yes, overeating is discuss quite a bit- my error- unfortunately most discuss it while overeating....
@HarryD: "What would be an acceptable level of exercise? Military PE is fairly successful isn't it?"
Well gosh Harry, I suppose "Military PE" (whatever that means) is fairly successful at preparing fully grown soldiers for combat. However, I am not sure that subjecting children to long-distance runs with fully loaded packs, pugil stick fighting, or live-fire obstacle courses is such a swell idea. I suppose my reservations would be somewhat lessened if the childrens' instructors/trainers were adequately trained and accredited themselves - which may not necessarily be the case with CrossFit.
Don't get me wrong. I don't want you to get the idea that I am "anti-fitness. Far from it. I believe that physical education is extremely important. I just have reservations about the safety and wisdom of the CrossFit approach (which was the original topic).
"yes, overeating is discuss [sic] quite a bit- my error- unfortunately most discuss it while overeating"Š."
That's too bad. I'm sure if we think hard enough, we can devise some sort of draconian process whereby those who are deemed too fat might be denied "surplus" nourishment. (TIC)
@ Uncle Rhabdo (and Sarah) ââ?¬â?? It is true there are injury risks with high intensity exercise, as there are with nearly any activity (or inactivity!). The best thing to do is take steps to prevent potential injuries. With proper coaching and guidance, extreme injury such as rhabdomyolysis can be avoided. That is why, at CoMo, we take a very personal approach to training. We are experienced at scaling to current fitness levels and injuries, and provide a heavy focus on nutrition and recovery coaching as part of our program.
"PE classes are essentially non-existent from local schools"
This sounds like hyperbole, based on speculation. Frankly, I disagree.
"I'd encourage you to not make untrue implications....."
Actually, I was questioning both.
Why delete what I wrote? Crossfit DOES kill people.
From the New York Times:
Mr. Glassman, CrossFit's founder, does not discount his regimen's risks, even to those who are in shape and take the time to warm up their bodies before a session.
"It can kill you," he said. "I've always been completely honest about that."
Look up rhabdomyolysis for a start, "Uncle Rhabdo" to the Crossfitters. It's not something to be taken lightly.
I don't think she was questioning the nature of your work but rather the propriety of an advertisement running as a news story.
Rhabdo is very unlikley, especailly if you have a good trainer. People die from walking down the street sometimes too.
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Uncle Rhabdo- Overeating can kill you- what is your point?
I would not presume to speak for someone else, but I take his point to be that the type of high-intensity training espoused by CrossFit might have a higher correlation to rhabdomyolysis than would other types of training programs. A quick Google search of the term rhabdomyolysis+CrossFit reveals quite a few articles on CrossFit induced rhabdomyolysis (including at least one that resulted in a lawsuit http://www.navytimes.com/news/2008/08/marine_crossfit_081608w/).
Concerns that I have found online include CrossFit trainer quailifications and the emphasis on speed/high-reps over form/safety. The last paragraph in a New York Times article (http://www.nytimes.com/2005/12/22/fashion/thursdaystyles/22Fitness.html?...) I found to be telling. It quotes CrossFit founder Greg Glassman:
"But for Mr. Glassman, dismissals of his extreme workouts merely help him weed out people he considers weak-willed. 'If you find the notion of falling off the rings and breaking your neck so foreign to you, then we don't want you in our ranks,' he said."
@HarryD: "I don't ever see anyone discussing overeating as one of the major killers in this Country."
Really, where have you been hiding? Because I see it discussed all the time. Yearly best-seller lists usually include a number of diet books, and "The Biggest Loser" is one of the most popular shows on television.
@HarryD: "How about military type PE? Would that be acceptable??"
(Scratches head) Huh? I'm afraid I'm missing your point. But to answer your question, no, it would not be to me.
"Overeating can kill you- what is your point?"
Uncle Rhabdo was probably mistaking Crossfit with my program, Crossfat, which involves intense bursts of cheese and fried food eating interspersed with extreme lethargy and immersive mayonnaise baths.
Youth packages are now available, btw.


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How much salt are you eating? Taking a closer look at 6 common foods
Eating too many salty foods can create all sorts of health problems, including high blood pressure. But did you know a lot of common foods are packed with excess sodium? It's not just the french fries and potato chips you need to be careful with.
The American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association are working together to increase awareness of sodium and the "Salty Six" – common foods that may be loaded with excess sodium that can increase your risk for heart disease and stroke.
The American Heart Association is making it easy to find better options when grocery shopping and when eating away from home. Simply look for the Heart-Check; when you see it, you'll know right away that the food or meal has been certified to meet our nutritional standards, including sodium.
An average American consumes about 3,400 mg of sodium a day – more than twice the 1,500 mgs recommended by the American Heart and Stroke associations. That's in large part because of our food supply; more than 75 percent of our sodium consumption comes from processed and restaurant foods.
"Excess sodium in our diets has less to do with what we're adding to our food and more to do with what's already in the food," said Linda Van Horn, a research nutritionist at Northwestern University.
Here's a quick look at the Salty Six, the top sources for sodium in today's diet:
1. Breads and rolls: It can be deceiving because a lot of bread doesn't even taste salty, but one piece can have as much as 230 mg of sodium. That's about 15 percent of the recommended amount from only one slice, and it adds up quickly. Have two sandwiches in one day? The bread alone could put you close to 1,000 mgs of sodium.
2. Cold cuts and cured meats: Deli or prepackaged turkey can contain as much as 1,050 mgs of sodium. It's added to most cooked meats so they don't spoil after a few days.
3. Pizza: Everybody knows pizza's not exactly a health food, because of cholesterol, fat and calories. But pizza's plenty salty, too. One slice can contain up to 760 mg and two can send you over the daily recommendation.
4. Poultry: Reasonable portions of lean, skinless, grilled chicken are OK but may still contain an added sodium solution. And when you start serving up the chicken nuggets, the sodium also adds up. Just 3 ounces of frozen and breaded nuggets can add nearly 600 mgs of sodium.
5. Soup: When you take a look at the nutrition label, it's easy to see how too much soup can quickly turn into a sodium overload. One cup of canned chicken noodle soup can have up to 940 mg. And remember, soup cans typically contain more than one serving.
6. Sandwiches: This covers everything from grilled cheese to hamburgers. We already know that breads and cured meats may be heavy on the sodium. Add them together, then add a little ketchup or mustard and you can easily surpass 1,500 mgs of sodium in one sitting.
Sodium doesn't just affect your heart health, but also your physical appearance. Excess sodium consumption may make your face feel puffy, give you bags under your eyes, increase swelling in your fingers and make your jeans feel tighter.
As you gear up for your next grocery store run or ordering from the menu, keep the Salty Six in mind.
WhatDoctorsKnow.com is devoted to info on health issues from doctors, major hospitals and clinics, universities and health care agencies across the U.S.


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The Best Akai MPC For Your Studio?
The Best Akai MPC For Your Studio?
With the introduction of the MPC Element the modern MPC family now has something to suit producers at every budget. They all feature legendary MPC pads, with superb touch sensitivity and tactile control.
Of course if you really want an all hardware sampler there is still the MPC 500, portable and powerful.
Traditionally the MPC was a self contained unit with the software, hardware and storage all in one unit. These days even the most humble laptop has more than enough memory and processing power for sampling, sequencing and effects. So it made sense for Akai to tap into that potential and for the software to be hosted on a computer. Offering virtually unlimited creative options and lightning fast workflow the MPC Software carries several distinct advantages:
Using your computers monitor means you get full screen sequencing and sample editing
Advanced synthesis & sampling options from MPC Expansions
Frequent software updates that can make massive additions and changes to the software. No firmware updating or processing limitations.
So which exactly is the best MPC for your studio? Well we've created a handy feature comparison chart so you can see at a glance what the differences are between the flagship Renaissance, Studio and Element MPCs. They've all got 16 pads, operate as a plugin or standalone and support MIDI In/Out but things will vary whether you're after something portable for live performance or a studio powerhouse.
MPC Element
MPC Studio
MPC Renaissance
|LCD Screen Size
|Backlit 360 x 96 Dot Graphic LCD
|Backlit 360 x 96 Dot Graphic LCD
|MPC Expansions
|Sample Library
|Number Of Tracks
|Audio MIDI I/O
|No Audio, 1 x In, 1 x Out on 1/8" To DIN On Breakout Cables
|No Audio, 1 x In, 1 x Out on 1/4" To DIN On Breakout Cables
|2 x Combo XLR In, Turntable In, SPDIF I/O, 4 x 1/4" Out MIDI 2 x In, 4 x Out
|Plugin Formats For Other Hosts
|No. Of Controls
|4 Knobs
|16 Knobs
|MPC Expansions
|Ideal For...
|If you've already got a setup you're happy with but fancy adding unique MPC pads, swing and sequencing. Each instance of MPC Elements software only supports one track but you can run unlimited instances of the software.
|You want some tactile control and MPC sequencing at the heart of your setup but already have a soundcard you're happy with. You can get away from the mouse and monitor easily as the LCD screen is the same size as that on the Renaissance.
|You want to marry classic MPC sampler workflow to massive computer processing power. With a built in audio interface all you need is the MPC Renaissance for a complete sequencing solution. Also comes with Pro Tools Express so you've got platform for mixing and extensive audio editing.
|Super portable and USB bus powered.
|Highly portable and USB bus powered.
|Comes with Pro Tools Express
USB Hub Built In With Connections For 2 More USB Devices
Vintage Mode Emulates The Sound Of Classic MPCs
Of course once you've got an MPC at the heart of your studio you'll want gear produced at the same standard and maybe with a similar funky look. Well Akai produce a huge range of pro audio gear, specialising in the gear that home producers really want. Click below to take a look.


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Welcome back to Android Gaming Weekly, our weekly recap on new releases. We still plan to cover upcoming releases and games we're playing, but this column is dedicated to new games you can install and start playing right now. Check out our top picks and let us know if you have any suggestions for next week in the comments below.
Supreme Heroes: Card RPG
Description: Create your own superhero and engage in strategic card-style battles against fearsome foes. Your amazingly addictive comic book RPG legend begins now. Customize your unique avatar with 1,000 costume and gear options. Evolve abilities through collectible cards and equipment. Then, unleash your superhero to save the day!
Despicable Me
Description: Gru's loyal, yellow, gibberish-speaking Minions are ready for their toughest challenge in Despicable Me: Minion Rush. Play as a Minion and compete with others in hilarious, fast-paced challenges in order to impress your boss, (former?) super-villain Gru! Jump, fly, dodge obstacles, collect bananas, be mischievous and defeat villains to earn the title of Minion of the Year!
Rage of the Gladiator
Description: You play the role of Gracius, a gladiator battling for his life in the arena. Your opponents are no ordinary evil, but are epic boss fights whose tricky attacks will challenge even the most elite gamers. There are no 'fodder' enemies — it's all bosses — the most fun part of games! Beat them before they brutally beat you.
LEGO® STAR WARSâ"¢
Description: For hundreds of years Yodaâ"¢ has trained the Jedi Knightsâ"¢ of the future, but never for something like this. The Dark Side is preparing a weapon more powerful than any Jediâ"¢ has ever faced before. Play now to take control of the galaxy! Build, create and control your favorite characters and vehicles to smash your enemy, solve puzzles and complete challenges within the LEGO® Star Warsâ"¢ universe.
Hero of Many
Description: Hero Of Many takes you on an epic journey as a tiny hero in a dangerous world. But you're not alone; you lead a swarm of water-beings through fierce battles for freedom across four different worlds and twenty-six choreographed levels.
Geography Quiz Game 3D
Description: Fun game for all the fans of geography quizzes and race games. This addictive quiz game is great for gaining new geography knowledge. And it's so much fun! Race around the world with other players, answer geography questions, complete achievements and have fun playing this geography game.
Icy Tower 2 Temple Jump
Description: Jump up the Temple without falling down. Easy to learn and amazingly entertaining, this hit arcade game will stick like glue in your hands for hours and hours! Can you reach the top?
Steel Commanders
Description: The age of Mechanical Warfare has begun! Employ tactical, operational and strategic battle formations to emerge victorious in battle. Steel Commander is a card battle simulation game that features mechanical warfare and strategic planning. Recruit highly advanced mech warriors and amass a formidable army to fend off the alien invasion. Defeating the invasion is only the beginning. Featuring weekly tournaments, you can battle against friends and players from around the world and climb the leaderboards.
Chess War
Description: Why Chess War Boridino is so special? Join the battle with the high educated artificial intellect. Fisher Chess, an exclusive option which will diversify the game. Lightning tournament, course return, camera lock, 6 levels of difficulty, historical facts about outstanding people and battles Napoleons time are available. [sic]
Crazy Lee
Description: Bruce Lee makes Kung Fu popular among the whole world! Kung Fu is broad and profound! All the people around the world admire it! Now you can enjoy Kung Fu on your phone! Chinese style! Very smooth feelings of hitting! You will not be able to stop as soon as you start! Crazy Lee is a 2D side-scrolling fighting game. [sic]


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Fall 2010 and Spring 2011 Graduates: The Alumni Association is your home for Commencement 2011! Your official commencement ceremony will take place Sunday, May 15, 2011 at 2:30 pm at the UIC Forum, 725 W Roosevelt Rd., Chicago, IL 60608.
Please watch your kentlaw.edu email for announcements and updates throughout the year. For more information, including FAQs, please visit the Commencement Portal online.
In order to graduate, all students must submit the following forms:
You will receive a confirmation email once a graduation audit has been performed. Please note that any changes you make to your schedule after the audit may affect your graduation requirements. You should check with the Registrar's Office prior to making any changes.
You will receive a confirmation email once a graduation audit has been performed. Please note that any changes you make to your schedule after the audit may affect your graduation requirements. You should check with the Registrar's Office prior to making any changes.
In order to participate in the commencement ceremony on May 15, 2011, all students must submit the following form:
All Commencement details, including FAQs, can be found on the Commencement Portal: www.kentlaw.edu/commencement. If you have additional questions, you are welcome to email us at firstname.lastname@example.com.
If you've been to the 3rd floor, you've seen the composite photos of the most recent class as well as classes all the way back to 1893. Now it's your turn! The photos are quick and FREE! You are under no obligation to purchase a photo, and it doesn't cost anything to be included in the composite.
If you missed the fall sittings, please be sure to sign up for one of the following dates:
Tuesday, February 1
Wednesday February 2
Thursday, February 3
15 minute slots, 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. ~ Room 325
To sign up, please visit the Alumni Association in Suite 310 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Slots are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Evening students ONLY may email time slot requests to firstname.lastname@example.com.
If you are able to take a daytime slot, we ask that you reserve the slots from 5:00-7:00 p.m. for evening students. Business attire is recommended.
Please visit the Composite Photos page on the Commencement Portal for details on purchasing photos, suggested attire and other information.
Please join us to learn more about everything related to your 2011 Commencement!
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
3rd Floor, Outside the Spak
Get all the details on your Commencement, order your cap & gown, and purchase Commencement memorabilia!
Application for Graduation Due
This form is required for ALL graduates.
Click here to view the instructions.
Composite Photo Sittings
Make sure you're included in your class photo! Sign up for a photo sitting in the Alumni Association, Suite 310. Sittings are quick and FREE! For details visit the Commencement Portal.
Tuesday, March 1
Graduation Fair
Visit us outside the Spak from 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. to learn about everything related to Commencement, order your cap and gown, and purchase Commencement memorabilia.
Friday, April 1
Cap and Gown Order Form Due
This form is required to participate in Commencement exercises. Caps and Gowns ordered by midnight on Monday, April 4 are complimentary on behalf of the Alumni Association; however, forms submitted after the deadline will be charged a $20 late fee. Click here to use the online order form, or you can order in person at the Graduation Fair on March 1.
Monday, May 2
2011 Graduate Survey Due
This form is required for ALL graduates. Click here to complete the survey. It must be submitted no later than Monday, May 2.
Thursday, May 5
Your tickets and cap and gown will be distributed in the lobby of the law school building from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. You MUST pick up your commencement materials this day.
Sunday, May 15
The 2011 Commencement Ceremony takes place at 2:30 p.m. at the UIC Forum, 725 W Roosevelt Rd., Chicago, IL 60608. Graduates should arrive by 1:00. A champagne reception immediately follows.
If you will not be in the Chicagoland area during Spring 2011 and are planning to participate in the Commencement ceremony, please email email@example.com to arrange for tickets, cap and gown, and other graduation information as soon as possible.
Please visit the Commencement Portal for other details about your Commencement ceremony.
The Chicago-Kent tradition of Alumni Legacy Hooding allows a graduate to be hooded by an alumni relative during the ceremony. If you are an immediate relative of a Chicago-Kent alumnus/a and would like him/her to hood you at the ceremony, please email email@example.com for additional details.
Please note that this person must be both an alumnus of Chicago-Kent College of Law and an immediate relative of yours. Unfortunately there are no exceptions to this rule.
All Alumni Legacy Hooders will participate in the graduation processional and recessional and therefore will be sitting on the stage throughout the ceremony. Legacy Hooders do NOT need a graduation ticket. Legacy Hooders will wear caps and gowns and will pick up their regalia in the Faculty Robing Room on graduation day.
In an effort to help you connect with a strong network of Chicago-Kent alumni, the Chicago-Kent Alumni Association and Office of Career Services encourage you to take advantage of the law school's "Alumni Career Advisor Network."
Alumni from around the world are available to discuss issues such as practice trends, legal markets in specific geographic areas, and other career-related topics. This is an excellent opportunity to start building your personal network with Chicago-Kent alumni!
To search for an Alumni Career Advisor, all you have to do is log-in to the Chicago-Kent Alumni Online Community:
First Time Login Instructions:
During your first time login you will create a username and password. Afterwards, you may log in directly at www.alumni.kentlaw.edu/advisorsearch using the username and password you created.
If you need assistance with your first time login, please email firstname.lastname@example.com.
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A Bright and Breezy Berlin Kitchen
Imke and Thorsten's neat, airy kitchen is situated five stories above Prenzlauer Berg's oldest neighborhood bar in what was formerly East Berlin, and it serves as a hub for an active family of four.
The white vases belonged to Imke's grandmother, an avid china collector and owner of a store for kitchen goods and housewares, while most of the other furniture is either vintage or IKEA. The kitchen's steamlined design underscore's Imke and Thorsten's belief that less is more. Their best advice?
Try to limit clutter - keep big surfaces tidy. Move furniture around to figure out the best setting. Buy big pieces in neutral colors and add interest with colorful accessories. If you don't like it cover it up - white cotton does the trick. Have fun - you can always change everything.
Read More: Imke and Thorsten's Breezy Berlin Apartment
(Images: Celeste Sunderland | Apartment Therapy)


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EAST PEORIA — Lights, timers and other devices once dedicated to illicit enterprise have found a new, legitimate home through a program that provides seized drug equipment to educational institutions.
Illinois Central College has accepted items the Peoria Multi-County Narcotics Enforcement Group confiscated during a raid of an indoor marijuana growing operation.
Equipment once used to grow marijuana in a nutrient solution without soil — a method known as hydroponics — now nurtures fruits, vegetables and flowers at the school.
"This equipment is current industry standard and can support off-season growth of fruits and vegetables," said Provost William Tommone. "We are pleased to receive additional equipment that can provide our students in science and agricultural courses with greater access to applications like hydroponics."
The availability of the devices could lead to tangible benefits for students outside the courses that use that donated items, as well.
"We even aspire one day to grow produce for our own cafeteria, and it will also allow us to extend the light requirement to time the appropriate growth and blooming of such seasonal items as Easter lilies," Tommone said.
MEG director Dave Briggs said the donations have benefits.
"I saw us destroying a lot of equipment that could be put to better, legitimate, legal use," Briggs said. "Rather than throw it in the garbage, we decided to give it away."
That decision is limited to the type of equipment that has educational value and would not be extended to seized items such as guns. The donation is not a component of plea deals or otherwise involved in any related criminal case.
"This is only with equipment we think educational facilities can use legitimately," Briggs said.
The covert drug agency plans additional donations for equipment in its inventory of confiscated items, though related cases can take a year or more to resolve before the evidence can be released.
"We will try to donate the items fairly close to the geographical jurisdiction where they have been seized," Briggs said.
In addition to educational opportunities for students, the donations help schools' bottom lines.
"It saves on schools' budgets, too," said Bartonville Police Chief Brian Fengel, who also serves as chairman of the board that oversees MEG. "Some of this equipment can be very expensive."
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Peoria drug investigation unit donates confiscated equipment to ICC
EAST PEORIA — Lights, timers and other devices once dedicated to illicit enterprise have found a new, legitimate home through a program that provides seized drug equipment to educational institutions.


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It was a busy weekend for Vancouver Whitecaps FC U-14 Residency squads, as they took to the field in sunny San Jose, California, for the President's Day Showcase to take on fellow pre-academy squads from Major League Soccer clubs LA Galaxy, hosts San Jose Earthquakes, and Portland Timbers.
Overall, the 1997-born U-14 group finished with a record of 1W-1L-1D, while the 1998-born U-14 squad ended the tournament at 2W-1L-0D.
Saturday, February 18, vs. LA Galaxy
It was a tough start to the tournament for the young 'Caps, as they took on two very strong LA Galaxy squads. The '97s were defeated in the first match 5-1, with defender Evan Libke scoring a goal for the 'Caps on a penalty kick. The '98s, meanwhile, fell to their California counterparts 3-0 in the second match.
Sunday, February 19, vs. San Jose Earthquakes
The 'Caps were back on the field quickly, as they played their second set of matches against hosts San Jose Earthquakes. A goal from striker A.J. Lopez in the third minute and a pair of goals from striker Patrick Izett in the second half paced the '97s to a 3-0 win. The '98s followed with a 4-2 win off of goals from striker Rahid Rahiem, midfielder Liam Fraser, striker Terran Campbell, and Sam Lee.
Monday, February 20, vs. Portland Timbers
The final day of the tournament saw the 'Caps finish strong against Portland Timbers. Midfielder Francesco Saporito scored to help the 97s to a 1-1 draw before Rahid Rahiem and striker Zachary Verhoven scored to send the '98s to a 2-1 win.
"To have these tournaments against really good teams that are the same age is invaluable," said Bart Choufour, Whitecaps FC Residency U-14 head coach. "Obviously, we started with a tough day, but the boys really raised their level every match and improved throughout the weekend. It was a great learning experience."
The U-14 Residency squads play their next pre-academy tournament in May when they travel to Portland for the Memorial Day Showcase.


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New Car Review Video
2014 Kia Cadenza: New Car Review - Video
Thinking of Kia as having one of the best family sedans on the market was a far-fetched idea not so long ago. That's not the case anymore. The all-new 2014 Kia Cadenza will make you forget Kia's humble beginnings in a hurry. It is the brand's most powerful and technologically advanced vehicle in the U.S., and its exterior styling is restrained but slick, like it could have come from one of the German luxury-car makers.
Premium Cabin
The Cadenza's high-end vibe continues inside with a roomy, well-crafted, leather-trimmed cabin. The wrap-around driver's area creates a focused, cockpitlike feel. There's just one trim level, but it's loaded with standard features.
We're big fans of the app-based UVO interface, and the 550-watt Infinity audio system sounds amazing. If that's not enough, there are two optional accessory packages: Luxury and Technology. Each adds a number of upscale amenities and gadgets.
Refined Driving
The front-wheel-drive Cadenza has a single engine and transmission combination, a 293-horsepower 3.3-liter V6 tied to a 6-speed automatic. It's certainly capable on the roads, but we wish it had more power on the low end.
The Cadenza's handling is on par with other premium-level large sedans. It's responsive in the corners, and you don't get that "big boat" experience you sometimes find in vehicles this size.
Gas mileage is pretty much what you'd expect at 19 miles per gallon city/28 mpg hwy.
Upscale Value
But what you may not expect is this amount of car for under $40,000. The base MSRP is just $35,100. The Chevrolet Impala, Toyota Avalon and Chrysler 300 are all worth comparing.
The Final Say
The 2014 Kia Cadenza boasts sophisticated styling, a high-quality interior and all the features anyone could ask for. Furthermore, you can't beat Kia's exclusive 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty. Now, if they could just give that V6 a little more power off the line or another engine or two to pick from. But, overall, the Cadenza is truly a premium-level sedan.