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Sandro "red" Mathys
I'm trying to keep my page up to date and include every bit that is interesting to others. Drop me a line if you have suggestions on how I could improve it. Also, I'm aware that my English skills are far from perfect - you are very welcome to help me if there's something wrong.
About myself
- Name: Sandro Mathys
- Nickname: red or red_trela or red_alert
- Location: Zurich , Switzerland
- Time zone: CET (UTC +01:00) and CEST (UTC +02:00) during summers.
- Year of birth: 1985
- Languages: English and (Swiss-)German
- Education: Graduate Engineer in Enterprise Computing
- Profession: (OpenStack) Cloud Architect at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETHZ), Switzerland
- Certifications: RHCE
- Awards: European RHCE of the Year 2010
- Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
- IRC: red_trela on freenode (e.g. #fedora-de, #fedora-cloud). Feel free to query me without asking first. I might be AFK though.
- Blog: www.sandro-mathys.ch
Fedora and I
I started to get in touch with Linux back in 1999 and started to really use it about one year later. While I got my first experience with Suse 6.0, I soon tried several other distributions. Among all tested, I really loved red hat linux 6.2. It took me another year to finally make the change from Microsoft Windows to (Red Hat) Linux - still in dual boot, though. With the release of Red Hat Linux 7.3 I got rid of the Windows Partition and since then I'm using nothing but Red Hat Linux and later on Fedora on my own workstations as well as my own servers. I never stopped to have a look at new distributions or new releases of existing distributions - but there's never been one I even only liked half as much as Fedora (and Kubuntu being the only other distribution I could imagine to use on a workstation for myself). Since 2007 I'm an active contributor to the Fedora Project.
KDE and I
When I first used a Linux Distribution - as portrayed above - it had a KDE desktop. At that time, KDE was pretty ugly - even Windows 98 was more beautiful. Anyway, I didn't know many others and everything else looked even worse. I admit, that was one reason that kept me using Windows. But the different window managers and desktop environments have evolved, luckily. I still use KDE as of today. Maybe it's just because I got used to it over the years, but I think it fits me best.
Gnome is nice as well, but lacks lot of configuration options KDE has and which are very important for me. Of course anyone else could very well feel different about that point.
If KDE seems a bit of a overkill, I go for KDE/openbox or maybe openbox only. There's also some other lightweight window managers/desktop environments I like (but hardly ever use).
Activities within Fedora
Over the years, I've changed roles a couple of times for various reasons. I'm still somewhat connected to most former roles, though.
- Member of the Fedora Cloud SIG, mostly doing rather trivial stuff (anything from package reviews to QA testing). Also involved in Packstack development (openstack-packstack package).
- Package Maintainer of several small packages
- Founder and administrator/moderator of the Fedora Project Group on XING
- Trying to give as much support as possible (over IRC and offline)
- Spreading the word about Fedora
- Getting some feedback about Fedora
- Former member of the QA team, mainly involved in release QA
- Former proventester, mostly reacting to somewhat important requests in #fedora-qa or on the test list
- Former founding member of the Community Working Group (CWG), left after the Code of Conduct (CoC) and the CoC Enforcement were approved
- Former Fedora Ambassador, still often seen at events
- Former member of the infrastructure team, doing rather unimportant, small tasks regarding Fedora Hosted
List of events I attended or plan to attend in future in chronological order, earliest first.
Future events
Passed events
- LinuxTag 2007 in Berlin, Germany
- FAD LinuxTag 2007 in Berlin, Germany
- OpenExpo 2007 Zurich in Zurich, Switzerland
- FAD EMEA 2007 in Rheinfelden, Germany
- OpenExpo 2008 Bern in Bern, Switzerland
- FAD LinuxTag 2008 in Berlin, Germany
- LinuxTag 2008 in Berlin, Germany
- FUDCon LinuxTag 2008 in Berlin, Germany
- OpenExpo 2008 Zurich in Winterthur, Switzerland
- FAD EMEA 2008 in Basel, Switzerland (organized)
- FOSDEM 2009 in Brussels, Belgium
- OpenExpo 2009/Bern in Bern, Switzerland
- Red Hat EMEA Partner Summit 2009 in St. Julian's, Malta
- LinuxTag 2009 in Berlin, Germany
- FAD LinuxTag 2009 in Berlin, Germany
- FUDCon EMEA 2009 in Berlin, Germany
- FrOSCon 2009 in Sankt Augustin, Germany
- Red Hat Summit 2009 in Chicago, Illinois, USA
- OpenExpo 2009 Zurich in Winterthur, Switzerland
- FOSDEM 2010 in Brussels, Belgium
- Red Hat Summit 2010 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- FrOSCamp 2010 Zurich in Zurich, Switzerland (head organizer)
- FUDCon Zurich 2010 in Zurich, Switzerland (head organizer)
- FUDCon Tempe 2011 in Tempe, Arizona, USA
- FOSDEM 2011 in Brussels, Germany
- FrOSCon 2011 in Sankt Augustin, Germany
- FUDCon Milan 2011 in Milan, Italy
- FUDCon Blacksburg 2012 in Blacksburg, Virginia, USA
- Red Hat Summit 2012 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- FOSDEM 2013 in Brussels, Belgium
- Red Hat Summit 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Other work done


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Value Line is regarded as the best independent research available. More than just recommendations, Value Line provides the rationale behind its picks for greater understanding.
The Machinery Industry is a cyclical, capital-intensive sector. Major markets served include agricultural, construction, energy, industrial, infrastructure, mining and transportation. Among the varied products and services are tractors, engines, compressors, generators, cranes, tools, logistics, financing and remanufacturing. North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia are the most significant geographic markets, but there are few, if any, countries around the world not served by the Machineries.
Common strategies for optimizing profitability can be identified here. Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing and Best Practices are among those widely utilized. Working capital and cash flow management are crucial to a company's success. Internal and external expansion may be funded with cash, equity and/or debt. Ultimately, companies aim to grow and reward investors with share-price appreciation.
Machinery stocks are best suited to investors seeking above-average capital gains. Such market participants must be mindful of the macroeconomic environment, given the industry's close links to the business cycle. Ideally, investors with a 3- to 5-year view should buy into the sector when end markets have bottomed. Momentum investors can benefit in the midst of an economic upswing.
Top-Line Influences
In a typical business cycle, there are markets that may be classified as early, mid, or late cycle. For example, transportation activity picks up early in an upturn, capital goods demand is strong in mid-cycle, and energy is a late-comer. Long-time investors know that the stock market cycle usually portends swings in the broader business arena. Equipment order trends and backlogs are good indicators as to what point a company may find itself in the business cycle. Other indicators are capacity utilization, inventory, staffing and capital outlays.
Attempting to smooth the ride over the business cycle, Machineries have endeavored to expand the types of equipment, extend geographic coverage, provide product-lifecycle management, sell remanufactured products, and offer repair, maintenance and overhaul services. Within its area of expertise, a company may try to develop or acquire products, assets and services that are counter-cyclical to each other. Locating manufacturing close to customers can allow for better service and provide a hedge against negative foreign currency exchange effects. A wide array of services and parts business lends recurring revenue and operating profit, thus adding stability to a company's overall performance.
Competing for customers, Machineries may strive to develop value-added equipment, creating a barrier to market entry. They will locate facilities in countries with well-educated populations. Pricing can offset high overhead. Conversely, Machineries that produce commodity-like offerings need to have expansive distribution and support networks. Manufacturing will be found in low-cost locales. Volume is important, because of thin margins.
Optimizing Profitability
Throughout the business cycle, managements act to maximize earnings. Production needs to be flexible, limiting the amount of idle capacity in difficult times and getting the most out of assets when business is robust. Segment reviews should be conducted regularly. Out-performers ought to be expanded and under-performers de-emphasized. Component outsourcing and part-time workers can contain costs when operations are running flat out, and eliminated when times turn tough.
Six Sigma is used to improve quality via enhanced manufacturing processes. This statistical management tool helps to eliminate defects and save money. It covers a wide spectrum of issues from product attributes to customer satisfaction. Many Machineries find Six Sigma useful, though it can be difficult to implement. Lean Manufacturing calls for the elimination of resources used in a process that do not benefit a customer. It may utilize just-in-time and automated production. Savings can be reaped from lower raw material purchases, enhanced inventory control, and more efficient staff and asset utilization. Best Practices can be defined as getting the most out of a process or organization with the least amount of effort. Well-run businesses work to extend a successful practice in one area to all operations.
Restructuring (i.e., staff cuts, facility consolidations, product eliminations, divestitures) should be done on an ongoing basis. Other than writedowns of discontinued operations, such expenses should be considered a cost of doing business. When these expenses are unusually large, investors should be cautious, since this can raise the level of operating and investment risk.
Capital Considerations
The best use of cash for a Machinery company is for growth. Investment in research and development and acquisitions is important to keep sales and earnings moving higher. Cash provides economical funding for small acquisitions that can bring new products to the fold or access to untapped markets. Large acquisitions are funded with equity, when the company's stock is performing well, or debt, assuming reasonable terms are obtainable. Management needs to take care not to overpay for assets. Capacity expansion should be undertaken only when assets are fully utilized and demand prospects are positive.
During weak periods, companies likely will use cash to buy back stock and increase the dividend to support the share price and reward investors. (A dividend is not a key consideration for Machinery investors, given typically low payout ratios.) In tough times, companies might also step up debt retirement, thereby boosting financial strength.


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Pablo Sandoval judged the Miss Universe pageant. He sure did, alright, and this is a blog post about it. This is a blog post about it because it's the baseball offseason and the baseball offseason is typically really boring with a few, short, notable flashes of intrigue. I'm not willing to consider yesterday's Mariners/Angels trade of Jason Vargas and Kendrys Morales one of those notable flashes of intrigue because man, what a boring trade. You've probably already read about it like six different times in six different places because that's how the baseballing internet works when only one sort of interesting thing happens per week in the winter. The trade makes sense for both sides: ok hitter for an ok pitcher, park factors roster construction blah blah blah. Pablo Sandoval judging the Miss Universe pageant is a notable flash of intrigue because he's a baseball player doing something abnormal and he was also on the team that won the World Series and he was also the Most Valuable Player in said World Series. I kind of forgot about that already. What's today's date, anyway? I feel like it's been the winter/offseason for about six months now. Do I have Seasonal affective disorder? The acronym for Seasonal affective disorder is (SAD), so that's pretty appropriate.


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Many interesting things come from Sweden whether it is Tunnbrödsrulle to Glögg to IKEA, but how well are these wonderful people able to create compact, home servers? After reviewing the CodeLathe TonidoPlug and PogoPlug, Excito, a company from Limhamn asked if we would be interested in checking out their new Linux-based home server, the B3. With that said, here is the review of the Excito B3 home server, which is actually a rather exciting device with its capabilities ranging from being a Bit Torrent download server to a home router with web serving capabilities.
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Nothing gets the heart pumping quite like the nervous anticipation that goes along with going out on a first date with a guy. Whether it's a blind date or someone you're already acquainted with, the first meeting with a dating prospect brings with it a host of emotions, more commonly a mixture of excitement and nervousness.
As the pivotal moment approaches, thoughts can become centered on such questions as: "Will he like me?" "Will I like him?" "Is he going to be The One?" "What if I mess things up and make a fool of myself?" "What will I talk about? What if I run out of things to say?"
Everyone's experience is different, but the one common denominator that most daters would testify to is that it can be difficult to navigate through the waters of man-to-man dating. Although it's changing, we gay men have few role models to emulate when it comes to love and romance. There's no template to follow and we were never taught how to flirt with and date other men. There are no rules, no structure, and no guidance.
How do two men join together in the "courtship dance?" While a lack of rules for gay dating can be a positive thing, lending to more creativity, spontaneity, and individuality, it can also create anxiety and a sense of "cluelessness" in how to meet and date successfully—kind of like a car without a driver.
This article will offer some tips on how to approach your first date with that lucky guy you've chosen to get to know in sequence of that date's occurrence. While these are by no means "rules", these ideas can offer a means to ground yourself and make the most out of the experience without sabotaging it before it gets off the ground. Pick and choose the ones that seem right for you and create your own principles as a means of being a healthy dater who lives with integrity and follows his own values.
Before the Date:
When setting a time and place for your date, be sure to make it a short meeting (1-2 hours) for the first time and select a place that is either activity-oriented or allows for lots of opportunity to talk. Avoid movies and instead opt for a short get-together at a coffee shop or at the zoo. Making it brief takes a lot of the pressure off, especially if you find the two of you aren't compatible, and allows for healthy pacing of your dating relationship. You can always extend the date if you're getting along famously.
Take the emphasis off of it being a date and instead view it as a chance to meet a potential new friend. This can help "take the edge off" and allow you to relax without focusing on the outcome of the date. Avoid placing too many hopes and expectations on the encounter; let it evolve naturally and if a spark ignites during your time together, then that's an added bonus!
If you're particularly nervous, take some time to do some relaxation exercises (deep breathing, visualization, etc.) to help soothe yourself and get centered. If you're worried about what to talk about, generate a list of possible ideas beforehand and role-play with a friend to build confidence. But don't rely too much on this or you'll appear stiff and rehearsed. Be cool and be yourself. This isn't about performance.
Dress comfortably and in clothing that makes you feel good about yourself. Make sure you and your date are on the same page about the style of dress for your date. In my own dating days, I showed up for a second date in a nice oxford shirt and jeans to then find my other half dressed to the nines in a French suit not realizing his intentions for the evening. It made for a very embarrassing moment and he cancelled the reservations he'd made for us for dinner at a ritzy, fine-dining establishment. He then changed into more casual clothes and took me to a family restaurant instead. Ouch! His image of me instantly changed and he stopped seeing me after that. He did us both a favor by ending things, but at the time it was quite humiliating. So be clear to avoid any miscommunication.
© Dr. Brian Rzepczynski, The Gay Love Coach
The suggestions and feedback offered in this column are but one perspective of multiple approaches to dealing with problems or challenges. Information provided in articles and advice columns should not be used as a substitute for coaching or therapy when these services are needed. None of this information should be your only source when making important life decisions. This information should not be used for diagnosing or treating a particular problem, nor should it take the place of a consultation with a trained professional. It is your responsibility to consult a professional prior to making any life decisions.
Dr. Brian Rzepczynski, contributing author to GAYTWOGETHER, is one of the leading love coaches for the gay community. As a licensed dating and relationship coach, Dr. Brian Rzepczynski, DHS, MSW has over 18 years experience as a psychotherapist and life coach specializing in helping GLBT individuals and couples develop and maintain successful and fulfilling intimate relationships. He holds a doctorate degree in human sexuality from the Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality and a master's degree in clinical social work from Western Michigan University. He also runs a successful private therapy practice, Personal Victory Counseling, Inc. http://thegaylovecoach.com


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Halloween Candy Game
How to play: Drag pieces of candy into the pumpkin's mouth to see how quickly the calories climb! We'll tell you when you've fed the pumpkin a day's worth of calories. And if you get too much candy this year, consider giving it away, using it to make crafts, or even experimenting on it!


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Perfect for preparing for a big battle or for when the enemy draws close.
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The Loyola University Maryland child care voucher program is available to benefits-eligible employees (full time, four-fifths, core, or half time), who have children in licensed day care and/or before and after school programs.
Once per year, employees will have to provide a copy of their tax Form 1040 showing eligible dependents and a copy of their day care provider's license. If employees change day care providers, a copy of the new license will be required. Monthly Cost Verification Forms for reimbursement must be submitted monthly and reimbursement will be monthly.
Employees using this program must reduce their dependent care flexible spending accounts by the amounts received from this voucher program. Please refer to the program guidelines for a complete description of this program.


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By clicking on that link you are directed to the Look Around of that picture where you can navigate through all the overlapping pictures and have fun visiting a place or viewing a building.
Until now, natural navigation moves of the photo such as zooming and panning were not easy. Also while near by photos are often interesting, we only showed them if they visually matched.
Today we are thrilled with the launch of an improved Look Around which includes new features that make navigation much better:
- To see new photos, simply click or drag on any of the silver balls in the photo. This will transition you to a neighboring photo
- Drag anywhere on the photo if there are panning options, as seen by the silver balls with arrows along the sides
- Click on any of the pictures of the filmstrip on the top to navigate to both matching and nearby photos
We also made easier to see which photos have Look Around by putting a little icon below their thumbnail in the user page.
One the most amazing places I've visited in Europe is La Sagrada Família in Barcelona. Construction of the church started in 1882 and is still on-going, mostly because of the amazing amount of detail that is always being added. Click on the image below to really appreciate the intricate detail of this building.
Our Panoramio Community has a special section dedicated to Look Around where they share their favorites. Go to the Look Around section of our Panoramio forum to share your favorites and post your opinions about the ones there. Some cool places you can check are also the Louvre in Paris or the Red Square in Moscow. Please let us know in our Panoramio forum if you are now able to navigate the world a little better.


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Snowflakes began falling about 9 a.m. Monday in Kansas City. The storm system is expected to move out Tuesday morning.
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UnlearnKids is India's best math learning program with a vision of empowering thousands of women across the country. Neighborhood Learning Centre (NLC)/Coaching Centre is an after-school program for female Mentors/Teachers who are looking for work from home. UnlearnKids is the academic partner, while the Mentor is the program delivery partner.
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- A teacher/mentor runs the NLC /Coaching from their own home / premises.
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Homeless Women
MOST homeless people in Clare are women, with domestic violence cited as the primary reason in the majority of cases in the county.
Figures outlined in the draft Clare Homelessness Action Plan highlight that in 2012, there were 304 people deemed homeless in Clare. Of this, 160 were women and 144 were men. The majority of homeless people, 122, fell in the age range of 20 to 29.
Clare was cited as county of origin by 212 of these people, with the next highest figure of 27 coming from Limerick. Twelve came from an accession state, 12 were non-EU, three from the EU and five from the U.K.
The report outlines the primary reasons given for people's homelessness. Domestic violence was named in 83 cases. Among the figures showcasing where these people were placed, it emerged 107 were placed in a hostel or refuge, 80 lived with family or friends, 39 were in private rented accommodation, 34 returned home, 22 in a bed and breakfast and 15 were not placed.
The draft action plan was unveiled at a meeting of Ennis Town Council. Councilor Mary Howard described the statistics as telling a "heartbreaking story," while Councilor Mary Coote Ryan said "it makes for hard reading."
Councilor Frankie Neylon commented that Ennis' recent reputation in relation to homeless people has been damaged.
"This is not fair, this town has been looking after people from outside for over 50 years," he said.
Neylon said there are currently 1,000 people on the local authority's housing waiting list, and he commented that some people are homeless by choice.
"I don't want to see anybody homeless. We have to work with people to ensure nobody sleeps on the streets in Ennis or County Clare," he added.
Clare Champion
Angry Thief
A MAN who admitted falsely claiming over £140,000 in benefits with his wife shouted obscenities at a judge after his wife was jailed.
Derry Crown Court Judge Piers Grant adjourned the sentencing of Michael Cecil Harkin until this week after he was called a "f****** w*****" by the defendant.
Harkin, of Circular Road, falsely claimed a total of £67,292 between December 16, 1999 and August 3, 2009 by not declaring he was married and living with his wife.
His wife Donna McCool, 46, also of Circular Road, falsely claimed a total of £76,817 of Income Support and Job Seekers Allowance between September 26, 1990 and August 10, 2009.
During interview it was claimed by the couple their marriage lasted only two days and their six children were the "result of making up."
Judge Piers Grant jailed McCool for five months. He said that it is "quite clear that every penny of government money is needed" and those who falsely claim benefits are "stealing from neighbors and other members of the public."
Harkin was remanded in custody after his outburst to appear in court.
Derry Journal
Lonely Seniors
ACCORDING to a helpline operating in Naas, the impact of loneliness is taking an increasing toll on older people in society. Statistics from the Senior Help Line call center reveal that in the last quarter of 2012, 32 percent of calls related to loneliness, rural isolation and minimum social contact.
The service is confidential, but Senior Help Line have identified particular trends in the calls that they received in the last quarter of last year.
"Many callers to our Naas service are older people living alone. Some callers can go for days without contact from other people. That kind of isolation can be terribly cruel and can have a detrimental effect on a person's wellbeing. In November over half of calls to the center were because of loneliness," according to Mary Nally, founder of voluntary organization Third Age which founded and manages Senior Help Line.
"A quarter of calls in the last quarter of 2012 were related to health concerns. This includes physical, mental wellbeing and stress. Older people are more prone to illness and they have concerns about health issues. Although we would never give advice on health matters, the very act of talking to someone can help ease the anxiety for callers."
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Repeat, Repeat Offender
A 31-YEAR-old man with 68 previous convictions who was out on temporary release from prison stole a car which was parked outside his house in a "spur of the moment" opportunity.
Mallow District court heard that Brian Lysaght was presently serving two years and five months in prison.
However, Inspector Tony O'Sullivan told the court that Lysaght, of Charleville, was out on temporary release when he took a car on May 18.
Solicitor Cathal Lombard said a car was parked outside Lysaght's home and there was a key left in the door. "It was opportunistic," said Lombard.
O'Sullivan said the 68 convictions consisted of assault, trespass, motoring offenses, burglary, obstruction, as well as four convictions for taking a car along with a 15 year driving ban.
"That is a huge amount of convictions. We will be here all afternoon if they are all called out," said Judge Sheridan.
Lombard said his client had been drinking very heavily on the day. "He decided to drive to Buttevant in the car. This was a spur of the moment thought," said Lombard.
Sheridan issued a six month sentence with two months suspended along with his own bond of €500.
The Corkman
Beach Drama
THERE were reports of a number of children going missing on Monday afternoon on Rossnowlagh beach in south Donegal while beaches across the county were extremely busy as the glorious weather continues.
Events such as the currach racing in Kilybegs also attracted huge numbers, but in Rossnowlagh there were concerns for a number of children who went missing and with difficulties when hundreds of motorists left the beach as the tide came in.
A full scale search was sparked at Rossnowlagh beach on Monday after a six-year-old boy went missing.
An anxious relative raised the alarm at 4 p.m. by making a 999 call that was put through to Malin Head Coast Guard.
Bundoran RNLI, Killybegs Coast Guard, the Rescue 118 Coast Guard helicopter from Sligo were all involved in the search for the boy who was last seen near the water. They were assisted by local people in boats and on jet-skis.
As the search continued, Malin Head Coast Guard received another call regarding a second child, aged eight, who had gone missing not far from the Sandhouse Hotel. This child was located within a short time.
At around 4:50 p.m., almost an hour after the initial report, the six-year-old was found by a family member and the search was called off.
Volunteer helm for the RNLI Lifeboat, Iarla Carty, said afterwards, "Once again, we had another happy ending to a callout and another example of rescue agencies working together for a positive resolution.
"We would encourage parents to be vigilant with their children around the water, particularly when the weather is so good."
Gardai (police) also received a number of complaints about traffic chaos at the popular beach.
"A very large number of cars were parked on the beach and many of the owners began to panic a bit as the tide started to come in," a Garda source stated.
Because so many people were trying to leave at the same time, there were massive tailbacks.
Garda units from Ballyshannon, Bundoran and Donegal Town were dispatched to prevent any more cars going on to the beach and to manage traffic leaving the beach.
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When I was a kid, this would have been a VERY big deal.
The Ewok one still has me laughing every time I see it... Vader's predictable but pretty funny, especially the last bit with the guy charging and the other guy saying, "I wouldn't do that", but the Ewok one is just downright hysterical.
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Members of the LRBAA will unite to serve as a collective voice in support of our community.
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by Rob Cox, August 31 2012
Following up to our blog post last week on Gunite pool construction phases, we wanted to take a look at how inground vinyl liner pools are built.
The process for building a vinyl liner pool is very similar to a gunite pool, but is simplified by the fact that several specialized trades are eliminated. We won't need to set-up work from a gunite crew, a tile and coping crew, nor a plastering crew.
Many homeowners take on the task of installing their own inground pool kit by acting as general contractor, pulling their own permits, and working nights and weekends to get it done. If that is you, don't consider this blog post as all the help you'll need, but do some deeper research and planning before deciding to build your own pool.
In a nutshell, the process of building an inground vinyl liner pool looks like this:
- Design the Pool
- Excavate the Shape
- Install the Walls
- Install the Floor
- Plumbing and Electrical
- Install your Vinyl Liner
- Backfill your Pool Walls
- Install the Pool Decking
Your builder will pay a visit to your property, and make some sketches with you. He will have some idea of the property line set back that must be observed, but may have to dig further to find out about any existing easements, proffers, or resource protected areas that might come into play. Topography, soil type and access to the building area will also be considered. Assuming that the property is pretty "clear" of these restrictions to building a pool, a plan will emerge with your initial thoughts on the size and placement of the pool.
Once size, shape and placement are determined, then comes 1,000 questions, or options really. You will have many choices in shape of pool, and also in optional equipment. Slides or attached Spa? Fountains or Pool Cleaners? Planter areas or Water Features? Love seats or Swim outs? Then, there's the vinyl liner pattern, and the choice of material for the pool decking.
You may have a choice of filtration equipment, and the option of adding a pool heater. If the pool is rectangular, you may want to consider a built-in automatic pool cover. If you are in the snowbelt, your builder may offer a winter safety cover (a good purchase) or even their own winterization services.
In come the backhoes (or excavators, or skid-steer loaders)! The heavy equipment will come loaded on a trailer, and then make its way across your side yard, and through a removed section of fence - to access your pool build site. Sometimes trees or bushes (and always grass) will be sacrificed to make access possible. Don't worry about it, but be prepared for the "destruction" before the "construction" can begin. It is also possible that larger trees or bushes near the build site will sicken as a result of disturbing the nearby soil, and perhaps cutting off some root systems.
On "Dig Day", the crews will start in the cool morning to a staked out pattern and a drawn set of plans. An experienced operator can make quick work of a pool dig, sometimes in as little as 3-4 hours, for an average sized pool. They will usually make a separate pile of the topsoil, so that it can be reused on top of your backfill. Some of the fill dirt will be saved to fill in around the pool walls, but most will be hauled off, unless you have a suitable place on the property for several tons of dirt!
For inground vinyl pools, the dig will be in two stages. First the depth of the walls is overdug to a size that is 24-30 inches larger than the finished size of the pool. The walls are usually 42 inches long, so this will be a 42" hole, that is 2 feet wider than, but the same shape as, your finished pool. Then the second stage is to dig the deep end of the pool. The outline of a vinyl pool hopper bottom is painted or staked on the ground, for the operator to follow. Depending on the machine used and the operator skill, some hand digging may be required to firm up the corners.
After checking level of the areas around the pool where the wall sections will be connected, the panels are connected to each other with bolts and kicker legs as support. After assembly, a transit is used to check level of the pool on all corners, and then bolts are tightened up.
Beep, beep, beep! The concrete truck backs up (across your lawn) and dumps his load near the pool edge. Workers scurry to spread it out around the base of the walls, to fill up the overdug area with concrete about 10 inches deep.
The floor of your pool is another choice that was made. Depending on your soil type, rainfall, elevation, or budget - you chose either a sand bottom, vermiculite or concrete pool floor. Sand is cheapest, but needs work every time you change the liner, and could lose its shape if the vinyl liner leaks or from shifting soils. Also, heel divots and other floor irregularities will occur over time. A Vermiculite product known as Pool Base can instead be used. It's lightweight and is mixed with water to form a solid base of good durability. The third type of floor would be a poured concrete floor, which can be done the same day as the foundation is poured. Strongest and smoothest, but also the most expensive. Many builders like to pour a concrete hopper bottom (a 6'x8' pad on the deep end bottom), and use vermiculite for the other floor areas.
All 3 types of vinyl liner floor material are troweled into place, to a depth 1-3 inches thick, and all can be completed in one day.
A trench will be dug from the location of the pool pump and filter, to the pool. PVC pipes are laid in the trench and connected together with glued couplings. These pipes will be connected on your pool to the main drain in the pool floor deep end and the wall skimmer and wall returns. On the other end of the pipes will be glued valves to control the flow of water and then pipes will run into your pump, filter and maybe a pool heater. Automatic pool cleaner lines are installed, if applicable. After plumbing a loop to and from the pool, the pipes will be pressure tested to ensure that no leaks exist underground before backfilling the trench.
The electrician will also lay conduit in the trench before backfilling, to power underwater pool lights. Light niches, are installed in the pool wall, usually in the deep end wall, and from this a conduit is run to a junction box that will stick up behind the eventual pool deck. In this junction box, the wires from the pool light will meet the wires from the pool equipment electrical panel, which the electrician will also install. He will bring power from the home's main electrical panel, to provide power for the pool pump and pool light, and for an electrical outlet. A sub panel breaker box may be installed along with a pump timeclock, for more control, and the ability to add power to a heater, pool cleaner booster pump, or other future electrical needs.
Many builders like to fill the pool with water before they backfill the pool walls, and some do exactly the opposite. In either case, the installation of the vinyl liner is the same. The floor is cleaned one more time, and the seams between walls are taped with duct tape. The floor is swept clean and gone over with a close eye to smooth out any rough spots.
The new liner will be pulled from one side to the other and the top edge of the liner is popped into a track in a few areas. Then the liner bead, at the top edge is gradually put into the track all the way around the pool. Then a vac blower is installed, like our Mighty Vac, and all of the air is sucked out from behind and under the liner. This causes the liner to fit tightly like a glove to the walls and floor.
While the vac is keeping the liner tightly "set", the main drain ring and cover are installed and filling of the pool can begin. When the pool is halfway full, the vacuum is removed. When the pool is nearly full, the skimmer, returns and pool light faceplates and hardware can be installed (after the liner has stretched fully).
The topsoil or fill dirt is placed up against the walls of the pool, and tamped every foot of depth. Then, it should be watered very liberally, to help the dirt settle even more. On top of the dirt is usually placed 3-4 inches of bluestone gravel, in the areas where you will plan to have a pool deck installed.
Your pool deck should tie-in with any existing patio decks, where possible, and with your pool safety fencing. A 4-sided fence is the safest, or some combination of barrier walls, bushes and fencing can create adequate layers of protection.
For the decking material, you can choose from basic broom finished concrete, or jazz it up with brick trim and runners, or opt for exposed aggregate decking. A wood deck area of the pool deck, for lounge chairs or tables, is a nice touch. Interlocking brick pavers are a popular pool deck option, installed on a sand base.
Installing the pool deck can take 1-2 days - be there when they finish, so you can put your names in the concrete!
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A Dallas city spokesman says the demolition of an apartment complex where Lee Harvey Oswald once lived will take place Monday.
Frank Librio says the building at 600 Elsbeth St. will be demolished at around 8 a.m. Monday. President John F. Kennedy's assassin lived in the building from November 1962 to March 1963.
The city won a court order in May requiring Jane Bryant to tear down the uninhabited 10-unit, two-story apartment complex. It says Bryant failed to act in the allotted time and that allowed the structure to become a nuisance.
Librio says demolition and asbestos abatement of the building is estimated to cost about $52,000. The city may place a lien on the property to recover that money.
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California Department of Transportation
Today's Date: October 17, 2012
Contact: Tamie McGowen
Phone: (916) 657-5060
LOS ANGELES - Caltrans, Amtrak, Metrolink and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority today celebrated the opening of three new Los Angeles Union Station tracks and a platform to serve Amtrak and Metrolink passengers.
"We're making it easier to take the train," said Caltrans Director Malcolm Dougherty. "This is a win for everyone."
The three new tracks and platform will meet the growing demand for train travel. Other enhancements include a new electronic information system and energy efficient lighting. Ridership on Amtrak California's Pacific Surfliner, the second-busiest corridor in the nation, has increased 31 percent in the last 10 years.
"Amtrak appreciates the efforts of this project's partners, Caltrans and the Southern California Regional Rail Authority, along with the various private sector contractors and vendors," said Mike Chandler, Amtrak General Superintendent Southwest Division. "The new tracks and platform are welcome improvements as they will enhance train operations at the station and benefit ever-growing numbers of passengers seeking to travel by rail."
Since 1979, Caltrans has invested nearly $1 billion in the 351-mile Pacific Surfliner corridor between San Diego and San Luis Obispo. During that time, passenger rail service has increased from six daily trains to 22.
"The reconstruction of Platform 7 and the three additional tracks will allow for greater flexibility for Metrolink service at Union Station," said Metrolink Chief Strategic Officer Gray Crary. "We appreciate the Proposition 1B funding, along with resources from the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement Program and OCTA's Measure M, to meet both the immediate and long-range goals of Metrolink.
The new track construction, managed by Metrolink, began in May 2011 and was completed in September 2012. The $24.8 million project was funded with $21.8 million from Proposition 1B, the 2006 voter-approved transportation bond. To date, nearly $14.5 billion in Proposition 1B funds have been distributed statewide.
"Union Station serves as a major transportation hub in Los Angeles with bus and rail connections that extend throughout Los Angeles County and beyond," said Metro CEO Art Leahy. "The expansion of these new tracks and platform at Union Station will go a long way at meeting the increasing travel demands of our patrons."
Los Angeles Union Station is the nation's fifth-busiest train station, serving nearly two million Amtrak and Metrolink passengers annually. New station tracks 13 and 14 and platform 7 will augment the existing tracks 3-12, which currently serve Amtrak, Pacific Surfliner and Metrolink trains.
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In a recurring series,Vanity Fairpulls back the curtain on awards season's most visually enticing films, revealing exclusive details of the creative process of art directors, costume designers, makeup artists, cinematographers, and more. This week, the creation of the costumes and tattoos inThe Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.
A curious thing happens about a half-hour into director David Fincher's *The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.*One by one, the members of the audience begin putting on their coats. It's not that they're leaving—who could before unraveling the mystery of the creepy, anti-Semitic Vanger clan? It's that after 30 minutes of watching Swedes walk through frigid fictional island Hedestad layered in wool, leather, and knitwear, filmgoers feel cold.
"You noticed that, too?" the film's costume designer, Trish Summerville, observes. "I went to see it with 25 friends and we were all pulling on our coats." (Summerville lives in decidedly more temperate Los Angeles.) The power of suggestion is strong in the U.S. adaptation of the first book in Stieg Larsson's trilogy. If there's a woman who leaves a screening without longing for a leather jacket, or a fella not wishing for spectacles that hang off his face just so, a second viewing may be required. With characters Lisbeth Salander and Mikael Blomkvist, Summerville captures the archetypal ingénue and detective in a manner never seen before, reversing the gender expectations for strong and soft to great effect. (The designer's H&M capsule collection sold out in Los Angeles within an hour.)
Summerville has built her career on tough beauties—styling unique lookers from Christina Aguilera to Pink, to Dita Von Teese—but the character of Lisbeth Salander called for something a bit more complicated. "From the very beginning, David wanted Salander to repel and attract people at the same time—you're put off by her, but you can't stop looking at her," she says. At the same time, Summerville didn't want to be derivative: "I didn't want her to look like she was in a band, or that she was a hard-core or goth kid with tons of makeup and flashy clothes, and fishnets and shiny leathers and tons of spikes. She dresses out of function: she layers things up to keep warm in her low-income housing—she wears fingerless gloves so she always has access to her computer."
When Rooney Mara was cast, just one month before filming began, Summerville decided to play up Mara's slight frame while emphasizing the accessories that made her character strong for her size: rings to prepare for a fight, combat boots to keep her light on her feet, severe hair and invisible eyebrows to create a defensive barrier, a dark palette of grays and blacks to act as camouflage, and coats to provide a disguise. "In society, she's been lost in the shadows. That's what we wanted for her here as well, with big hoods and coats. When she chooses to, she can hide. But then when she needs to attack, she can come out."
To create authenticity within Salander's wardrobe, Summerville insisted that her clothing be distressed. This posed a challenge in Sweden, where costume-aging specialists are more geared toward theater. "The first day they brought back things I sent out, I almost had a heart attack. They used spray-paint. It would look beautiful from stage, but when we're shooting in high definition, you see every detail," she says. "I thought, 'This isn't going to cut it with the red camera.' So I just started aging everything myself. Luckily, I found out one of the girls on my team was a painter. I would just show her techniques, and I'd say, Go slow. Because once it's too much, it's too much."
The result is a wardrobe of hand-detailed pieces, such as jackets "oxidized and then powder-coated, and then sanded, so you only see tiny glimpses of silver." Her accoutrements mix and match, and change from scene to scene just as a person's closet would. "The film goes from Christmas to Christmas, and here's a character with a penchant for tweakery. She's going to mess with stuff," Summerville says. (Not to fear—all the pieces are in storage, awaiting the franchise's next film.)
The final element of Salander's look was her tattoos. Designing them, Summerville says, was a team effort with the director and a graphic artist. "The dragon was a process, just trying to make it perfect. David is so visual—he was able to take a wing from this and a claw from that and a scale from here to create the tattoo. We may have gone through 200 progressions." The other tattoos, Summerville says, include a wood wasp, a tribute to Salander's mother in Swedish (in this film adaptation, the character is an orphan); barbed wire (which she gets on her ankle mid-film); and a phoenix (to nod to the fire imagery, as well as her indestructibility). One tattoo described in the book did not make it to the screen: roses. "I just didn't feel that it fit," Summerville says.
In contrast to Rooney Mara's hard-core Salander, Daniel Craig's Mikael Blomkvist is a bundle of wool and pleasantries. "He's a stylish man because of the job he has and who he is, but we also wanted to make his clothes comfortable so that Salander could feel that she could approach him and trust him—with big, fluffy sweaters and shirts slightly wrinkled," she says. "He'd never be starched and pressed." For Craig, Summerville says she looked for classic pieces such as wingtips, a three-piece suit, and cardigans. He wears Scotch & Soda jeans throughout the movie. Summerville's take on the star and February *V.F.*cover subject in a sentence? "He looks good in all clothes." He was also a good sport—"I mean, c'mon, he let me put him in those flannel pajamas!"
Blomkvist's upscale style is never more charming than when it influences our heroine. When Salander flies overseas for a final heist, Summerville imagined she was asking, What would I look like if I had money? The answer is Blomkvist's publisher and sometime paramour, Erica Berger. And that's how Salander ends up with blonde hair and bangs, wearing Dior. You may also recognize the style of luggage she chooses—it's Blomkvist's.


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I can already hear the calls that I'll be getting after this issue hits the mail this month. I'm sure I'll receive more than one call or e-mail from an express club franchisor or franchisee upset about this month's cover story about the closing of several express clubs in the industry.
In the story, we note the struggles that at least three express club brands are having with franchisees. One has even bought out all its franchise agreements and stopped selling franchises altogether.
Granted, some express clubs are doing a good job of selecting the right franchisees and training those individuals. However, the fact is that several franchises are facing some troubled times, and those troubles might affect the future of other express clubs and fitness facilities in general if they leave a sour taste in the mouths of members.
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Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Get Crafty with the Kids Without Breaking the Budget! Enter to win $20 in Dollarama Gift Cards! {CAN ~3/18} #GiveawayHop
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newest activity is decorating with stickers.. having issues finding the needed stickers though.ReplyDelete
My grandchildren love all kinds of crafts. They like playdough, colouring, making puppets, making jewelry, crocheting and knitting, and if I put out sequins, beads, ribbons, and pipe cleaners they come up with some cute ideas like fridge magnets.ReplyDelete
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one loves painting and the other stickersReplyDelete
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My son loves to paint.ReplyDelete
Sophie loves building castles for her dolls with her tegu blocks. She also likes making "animals" with her play dough.ReplyDelete
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Any kind of paper craft. Most recently Iris Paper Folding - so easy. Motor skills are required but precision not so much. I have found a great many patterns on line.ReplyDelete
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He loves painting clay moldsReplyDelete
our daughter loves all kinds of crafts! she is constantly coloring, making stories, loves paint, loves clay, adores cutting and gluing and basically loves to create!ReplyDelete
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We paint on the front windows for every holiday. That's a favourite activity around here.ReplyDelete
my toddler is really into painting now with watercolors or stickers - my 11 yr old loves his how to draw manga book since hes into all the anime shows! I have a 3 month old too - shes into decorating her clothes with drool and poops :)ReplyDelete
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My daughter must be the craftiest kid around! She loves to do everything and learns how to do a lot of creative things. She has come up with a lot of new things with stuff from the dollarstore. She makes what she calls bottle charms. She would have a blast with $20 from there! :)ReplyDelete
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project crafts preferred over artwork type crafts.ReplyDelete
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Focusing on basic techniques, music theory, rhythm, and creativity.
About Joseph
I am currently a working musician with multiple groups in Southern California as well as a working Studio session musician. This helps bring a lot of up to date and "real life" knowledge and skills to every lesson.
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I am laid back and very patient. Two qualities I feel are necessary to be successful in this field.
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*** Studio Equipment ***
Drumsets, PA system. Amps, Guitars, and Keyboards.
*** Travel Equipment ***
I have acoustic guitars, a practice pad, and a djembe. I expect my students to have their own drumsticks and, ideally, their own guitar and practice pad or drumset.
*** Specialties ***
I specialize in rock/contemporary & marching band style percussion/drums. I also specialize in folk style guitar and bass.
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· Drum · Online
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Classical Percussion
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About Edwin
I am a professional teacher/studio musician/performer/producer with over 17 years of private teaching experience and a graduate of the University of Miami Studio Music and Jazz program in 2002 specializing in the guitar.
I am available to teach guitar(acoustic, electric, classical) for all levels, ages, and styles(pop to folk, rock to soul, world to classical) in English, Spanish and Japanese.
Other subjects taught include bass guitar, piano/keyboard, ukulele, banjo, mandolin, harmonium, classical percussion, music theory, composition(all styles from pop to classical), ear training, and studio production/engineering/mixing.
Born in Cali, Colombia on April 1979, I began my musical endeavors studying the piano at the age of 6. Early on I had the opportunit
During 1996-98 I studied jazz guitar at the New World School of the Arts music program under the direction of J.B. Dyas and Dr. Roby George. Upon graduation, I was immediately accepted to the University of Miami jazz guitar program under the direction of Randall Dollahan. It was during this time that I also refined my skills as a classical guitarist and as a composer/arranger. In addition, I began passing my knowledge onto friends and eventually began working as a teacher.
My ability to play almost any genre of music is the fruit of past experience playing with an impressive variety of music groups, including jazz combos, symphony orchestras, Andean world music ensembles, and several rock and pop groups as well. As a studio guitarist I have recorded for various artists including Jaci Velasquez, Carlos Ponce, Alexandre Pires, and Noelia.
*** Lesson Details ***
Now also available to teach online video chat lessons through Skype.
Every one of you is unique and there are many possible paths to reach your goals in music.
With my background and music industry experience, I am able to customize my lessons for you so that you can reach your desired goals. We will take some time to find out where your passion lies in music and I will use my experience and knowledge to create a customized lesson-plan that will allow us to focus on reaching your desired goals and at the same time maintain a well rounded music education.
I find this to be key in making the lessons and your practice sessions very enjoyable, fun and laid back - knowing that everything we practice, play and talk about is in line with your goals as a student.
I will also be playing along with you and demonstrating everything that we're working on - music is meant to be shared and played with others and it is important to have that experience of interaction from early on in your lessons.
So whether it's learning to accompany yourself or others, write songs, read music, understand harmony, solo, or just jam out to your favorite songs, you will be well on your way to reaching your goals within 6 months of my lessons.
Look forward to making music with you!
Want to learn a quick exercise for mastering the fretboard on your guitar? Check out my article on the TakeLessons blog here: http://takelessons.com/blog/guitar-fretboard-chart
*** Studio Equipment ***
Living room w/ grand piano and seating for parents.
Room/studio with professional recording equipment - Logic Pro X recording software, Mackie HR824 Studio Monitors, Miktech C4 Tube Microphone, UA6176 Preamp/compressor, Apogee Duet D/A converter.
*** Travel Equipment ***
I provide my instrument and teaching materials.
Students provide their instrument, music folders.
*** Specialties ***
All styles - pop, rock, classical, jazz, blues, folk, ethnic, latin, soul
· Banjo · Online
· Banjo · Online
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· Piano · In studio
Edwin I.
Edwin I.
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I teach how to read rhythms and how to groove!
About Mike
*** Lesson Details ***
I am very enthusiastic and can teach students how to read. If they do not want to read music, they can learn to play by ear. I can also show them where to put their fingers. During piano lessons, I often accompany students on guitar and suggest a scale for improvisation, so they can play the blues. During drum lessons, I often play bass so they can learn to groove.
*** Travel Equipment ***
They should have their own instrument and a music stand.
*** Spec
I specialize in jazz improvisation on piano and guitar.
I also teach recreational guitar and piano for adults, including classical and blues styles.
I coach bass players and drummers in playing stylistically correct grooves for jazz, rock and latin music.
· Bass Guitar · In studio
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Mike S.
Mike S.
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About Michael
Attending Musicians Institute in 1987 was the starting point of my commitment to myself to improve and be the best player i can be. I Graduated from MI with Honors and started playing with bands and continued to practice many hours a day. By 1994 I was teaching 30 -60 students a week. I have maintained that schedule for 15 years.
By 1997 I was playing live 2- 4 night a week every week for many years. I have played Thousands of shows in my career. Playing live is one of the best teachers.
Another significant part of my education was studying the physiology of playing drums (or any musical instrument.) This had a major positive effect on my practice habits and i bring this info to my students in a "short and sweet" manner of explanation. I will give you the facts of improving on a musical instrument.
I also love the art of songwriting and been fortunate to win several songwriting awards with my band Cohesive in 2008, 2009 and 2010
*** Lesson Details ***
One of my lessons styles is designed to get you playing from your imagination. Improvisation inspired by the sounds you are creating. In that process I will give you important information about how you earned the sound, so you can always be inspired to create. This can be a fun method for many people. Others students favor playing 2 drumsets at the class and like to rely on the visual aspects of learning.
I have studied the physiology of playing a musical instrument in detail. I like to sprinkle in the facts while we are learning a pattern or piece of music. This knowledge can greatly enhance your practice results.
Students are Always welcome to share more specific things they are interested in working on. I enjoy teaching all drumset concepts including Linear style, Ghost Notes,
compound stickings, double bass style, rudiments, rudiment applications, soloing, ostinatos. I have a few highly recommended method books that work very well. I also really like when students bring in a song they like. My teaching style is a laid back style but i do love to discuss and exercise strong discipline to students who are open to it. 3 months into lessons you can expect to be playing a number of different beats and song(s). I am very good at recognizing the way you are most comfortable learning.
I also play piano and guitar and have access to both instruments at your lesson so we can jam when you want.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Studio rooms: several drum kits, computer, recording gear, PA sound system
Piano and Guitars. video taping lessons available
*** Travel Equipment ***
Drum Pad, Snare, Sticks
It would be good if student had a drum set at home but not completely necessary in the beginning.
*** Specialties ***
I am very accomplished on Drumset. I play and study all styles
Jazz, Latin, Rock, Funk, Fusion, Big Band, World and all drumset concepts Linear, Compound stickings, Ghost Notes, Rudiments and rudimental application. Rhythm/Timing, Physiology Soloing, Ostinatos, Odd Meters, Odd Note Groupings, 4 way co-ordination,
· Drum · In studio
· Drum · In studio
· Drum · In home
Michael L.
Michael L.
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Percussion is such a fun subject because of all the instruments you get to play! Whether you just want to learn congas, bongos, cajon, cowbell, or all of them, I'll guide you through the basic patterns, help you develop technique and improvisation ideas, and jam together during our lessons.
I have been teaching percussion for over 10 years. My lessons focus on technique and playing along with popular songs. Lessons will adjust according to the student's level, pace, and goals. If you'd like to learn all basic percussion instruments, we can develop a rotating schedule per instrument.
My goal for my students is to have an understanding on how to use their instrument, develop versatility, discover who they are as a musician, become independent learners, while having fun along the way!
About Joan
Joan earned her Bachelors of Music in Percussion Performance from the Bob Cole Conservatory of Music at CSU Long Beach.
Studio Equipment:
Drumset, congas, bongos, cajon, vibraphone, auxiliary percussion.
All styles of drumset, hand percussion.
· Drum · In home
· Drum · In home
· Drum · In home
Joan Q.
Joan Q.
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About Eli
Growing up in a musical household resulted in an early start to Eli's musical career. It allowed him to become a studio and live drummer at the age of 14, and has been performing and recording ever since.
Selected for the Pennsylvania Governor's School for the Arts, Eli then continued his musical education by attaining a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from The Cincinnati College Conservatory of music.
Eli Has been Teaching for over 20 years and is always looking forward to teaching new students how to be a better musician.
*** Lesson Details ***
Rock to Jazz, Gospel to Latin, from brand new beginner to advanced student, study DRUMS,
You will get to play on your instrument EVERY LESSON, and I will have you rocking out to your favorite songs in no time at all.
I am currently accepting new students:
I differ from many of the other teachers offering music lessons
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Playing and teaching are
two distinctly different crafts and I strive for excellence in both.
My passion for music is boundless and I am adept at motivating my students to achieve their personal musical goals whatever they may be.
I offer 1/2 hour or hour lessons in your Home or at my studio.
BFA - From Cincinnati Conservatory Music
• 20+ years experience
*** Studio Equipment ***
2 Drum sets, guitar, bass and ukulele, recording equipment to record your lessons if requested
*** Travel Equipment ***
If teaching Guitar i will provide my guitar but the student should have his/her own guitar.
I will provide my own Ukulele but the student should have his/her own Ukulele
I will provide my own Bass but the student should have his/her own Bass guitar.
Student must have a drum-set or snare drum to work on at their home.
Student must have some percussion instruments to learn on.
recording equipment to record you lessons if requested
*** Specialties ***
Drum: beginner - professional Guitar and Bass: beginner- intermediate
I can teach a variety of styles from Jazz to Metal to Bossa Nova and Cumbia. Ukulele Beginner-Intermediate I have been playing in many different bands both live and in the studio since the age of 14.
So I can cover a lot of ground when it comes to concepts and genres.
· Music Theory · In home
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My son is 4 years old and has only had two sessions with Eli however, he does a very good job of communicating with him on his level and keeping his focus. He also has given him practice exercises which seem to do the trick.
Eli H.
Eli H.
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About Danny
In a teaching situation I try and provide a relaxed and friendly environment in order to learn a students strengths and weaknesses. I want students to be able to learn at their own pace, and not to worry if they think they are not learning quickly enough.
I generally work as a for hire musician playing for various acts in the styles of rock, funk, blues, jazz, and even movie scores.
I have toured throughout California and have had the privilege to open for such artists as A Flock of Seagulls, Jennifer Leitham, Daniel Glass, and Jack Sheldon.
I have recorded drums for movies including Stomp the Yard, and Obsessed; played with acts such as Big Dave LIttle, Brett Copeland, and Kenji Igus. I have played with such jazz musicians including Richard Simon and Roger
I attended the AVPA from 2006 to 2009 and have a degree in Psychology.
*** Lesson Details ***
In the lesson setting I want the student to become as comfortable with the drums as possible. I like to maintain a relaxed environment, allowing the student to move at his or her own pace. This in mind, I believe the fundamentals are the most important to learn.
Students will first learn the basic hand techniques needed for accomplished drum playing, before moving on to more complex ideas behind groove, and feel. Reading music and keeping effective time will be emphasized in early lessons.
I also like to teach students that drums are a musical instrument that is typically played with other musicians. A student will learn how to play and interact well with other musicians in a variety of musical settings.
I use a combination of books for teaching including:
Syncopation by Ted Reed
The All-American Drummer by Charley Wilcoxon
The Drummer's Bible by Mick Berry and Jason Gianni
Stick Control by George Lawrence Stone
I will also use various drum charts and exercises as well as the use of videos and recordings.
After 3 to 6 months a student will be able to read drum notation and rhythms at a competent level and will be able to play basic drum beats on the drum kit as well as have a basic understanding of how to play with other musicians in various styles of music.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Equipment includes two drumsets, drum pads, sticks, and instructional material.
*** Travel Equipment ***
Can bring drums if necessary, would prefer to bring a drum pad.
Expect the student to have drums.
*** Specialties ***
Rock, Jazz, Funk, Blues
· Drum · In home
· Drum · In home
Danny B.
Danny B.
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Learning how to read music and know rudiments are crucial if you want to be the best percussionist! I will be happy to show you all this and more and become a great percussionist!
About Nate
My name is Nate! I'm a professional world touring and recording percussionist/drummer/musician. I started drumming at the age of 10 after seeing Animal from The Muppets battle Buddy Rich. I would practice everyday after school and was asked to join high school marching and Jazz band while still in middle school. By the age of 16 I was drumming with local Jazz and Rock bands at clubs and festivals. I also toured nationally with Drum and Bugle Corps Spirit of Atlanta while I was still in high school. After graduating high school, I started teaching while attending Saint Petersburg College for Music Performance. I have had the pleasure to have performed, toured internationally and recorded with many diverse bands from the year 2000 to 2016 (see Experience) In 2008-09, I performed with Austral
· Guitar · In home
· Drum · In studio
· Drum · In home
Nate H.
Nate H.
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About Ray
My name is Ray, I'm 30 years old, and was born in Queens, NY. I studied classical music for many years as a youngster at the Aaron Copeland School of Music college preparatory program. During this program I was introduced to Jazz, and around the same time began experimenting with synthesizers. I went on to study Electronic Production & Design at Berklee College of Music in Boston, and quickly became a very sought after studio musician and performer.
I've been successfully teaching many instruments and proficiency levels for 16+ years now, and can say with pride that teaching is my passion, and I anticipate it being a very important part of the rest of my life.
I enjoy reading nonfiction books on science, math, and philosophy, and am building a career as a pop music producer.
*** Lesson Details ***
My music lessons
1. I have a very deep understanding of music, sound, and theory, and feel music to be one of my native languages.
2. I have devoted considerable amounts of time and energy studying neuroscience, which has greatly improved my understanding of the learning process.
3. I have been blessed with the tremendous amount of patience necessary to guide a student through the necessary steps it takes to learn at whatever pace is optimal, in order to maximize the efficiency of the learning process for each individual.
*** Equipment ***
Students must have their own instrument, and purchase their own materials (books, etc). From time to time I make my way to a local music shop, and am happy to purchase materials for reimbursement.
*** Specialties ***
Classical music is my background, and what I believe to be the most cognitively and emotionally fulfilling style of music to study and play. That said, I'm also a big fan of pop music (as well as other genres), and encourage students to enjoy learning their favorite songs from the radio.
My understanding of music theory is extremely thorough, and I'm happy to incorporate as much or as little of it as the student's interest dictates, nevertheless maintaining the minimal amount of theory necessary to get the most out of learning music and the instrument.
Thanks for checking out my profile! Please contact me with any additional questions you may have, as well as to inquire about day/time availability. I'll do my best to get back to you right away (usually within a few hours).
· Violin · In home
· Piano · In home
· Piano ·
My son and daughter both take from Ray and they love him!!! My daughter started with him after she had had 2 other teachers and she improved immediately. She loves going to Ray because he teaches her to play the songs that she likes. Now she plays so many songs for memory!! My son loves going to piano and is always excited to see Ray.
Ray R.
Ray R.
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World percussion
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Noah's return to the bench was not enough to reverse the Bulls' fortunes, as Chicago fell to the Pacers, 111-101.