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Learn to sing in front of an audience while using great vocal technique. Discover ways to enhance your singing performances or learn to play an instrument while singing.
About Jill
Since Jill is a vocal soloist, instrumentalist, accompanist and music director, she knows what it takes to prepare and rehearse and therefore she makes it clear which concept the student will be working on during
Jill has worked with children, teens and adults in many schools, churches and after school programs that she designed. Her success with students who are very young or students who come with disabilities or autistic spectrum diagnosis are moved by the music Jill creates. With the help of the ORFF-SCHULWERK certification, Jill has many ways of reaching children through the use of instruments, rhythm activities, games and other fun ways of learning. Breaking barriers is Jill's best asset, she will not quit until the student has an understanding of the instrument or his/her voice.
The young and the older adults find that taking lessons with Jill has brought them to a place of realizing their potential. Successful stories include pre-school age through students who are retired. The length of time one studies depends on the student's practice and diligence. Many students have started with Jill in preschool or elementary school and have continued through high school and college. Several college age students wanted to improve their singing or instrumental skills so goals were set and met through Jill's successful teaching ability. Several students learn music theory and many students have learned song-writing and creating arrangements.
Many of Jill's students have become better musicians and a considerable number of students have chosen music professions for their careers. Multiple students have won contests, auditioned for parts in musicals, started local bands and have become songwriters and performers after taking lessons with Jill. Students have been successful in auditions, both locally and nationally. For instance, one student auditioned for American Idol and made it through several steps to the finals.
Teaching a myriad of students from various places in the world who have come to the United States has been a great experience. The cultural differences makes the teaching of these students exciting since Jill learns about music in their own home countries. Some of the students are from China, Germany, Norway, Dominican Republic, Brazil, Colombia, Puerto Rico and many who moved to Florida from some other state in the U.S.A. What a joy it has been to learn to communicate with these students and to verify that music is a universal language. By special request Jill is available for online lessons through internet and devices as well as traveling to student locations when her schedule allows. Students interested in online or in-home lessons should send a message to her to request certain days and times of availability.
Jill held the title "Steinway Pianos Concert and Artist Director" in Dallas TX in the 80's, working with Steinway artists and Dallas Symphony, Opera, Ballet and other events like planning pianos for Prince Charles' visit and many other concerts and events. Jill also performed in many Dallas venues as well as providing pianos for the Cowboys, the clubs, hotels, country clubs and museums including The Dallas Museum of Art.
Jill moved to Florida to play with an all original Blues Band in 1992 and has been performing, directing and teaching since that time.
"Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers, plans succeed. " (Proverbs 15:22) It is Jill's belief that with her teaching qualifications and past record of success with student achievement and great experience studying with wonderful advisers, teaching YOU or YOUR CHILD will be one of success!
*** Lesson Details ***
Jill's teaching technique is flexible. Some students require a stern and strict approach while others seem to work best with more creative license. Jill is open to each student's needs. When booking lessons with Jill, one will find that the first thing she will do is find out more about the student's needs and desires to succeed in their chosen instrument. Meeting goals are important in music and in life!
Because of her flexible approach, method books vary depending on the student's need to succeed. Sometimes young students will need to review several beginning methods until their reading skills are achieved. For the young students, Jill teaches theory and gives the young students time during the lesson to explore musical symbols and try their hands at improvisation, rhythms, manuscripts and creativity. The student is responsible for the cost of materials used in class.
Some students may desire to learn to play "by ear" or through improvisational skills. Jill is very good with improv and her song writing skills are strong. When a student desires to write music, Jill is there to help with questions about time signatures, note values, key signatures and transpositions. Many students have copyrighted their material and are successful songwriters!
Taking lessons with Jill is a journey that those who have tried have not had regrets. Several parents and past students would be happy to tell you how their talents and gifts improved after working with Jill for a few months. After three months of working together, Jill will know how to pursue the student's musical career. After 6 months the student will be able to play complete songs and have a sense of basic music theory. The hope is for the student to be confident of their instrument's abilities and to have a list of repertoire for upcoming events in the student's life.
Several of Jill's students have taken their skills, gifts and talents to the professional level. Students who have studied with Jill are professional music directors in high schools, middle schools, elementary schools, churches, soloists and some who are in school studying music as their major. Taking lessons with Jill will be something that will add value to the student's life forever because MUSIC is her life! Without music, the world would be a very dull place and individuals would be unhappy and depressed in every walk of life. Music brings out the beauty of creation and man's ability to skillfully play an instrument for pleasure or for one's occupation.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Yamaha Conservatory Grand
Roland keyboard
5 string bass guitar/amp
5 string banjo
small MACKIE mixer with Shure mics
Gibson electric guitar with effects and amp
6 string Takamine e-coustic with amp
recorder (the instrument)
tambourines and many percussion instruments
music stands
soprano and baritone ukuleles
various rhythm instruments
Mallets and tone blocks
drums (only at Orlando location which is limited)
*** Travel Equipment ***
I can provide my own equipment, but I expect the student to provide his/her own instruments and music stand.
*** Specialties ***
My specialty in voice comes from years of lessons and performance experience. Including solo gigs, bands and service performances such as parties, weddings, funerals, organizational roles, skills, clubs, recordings, hotels, country clubs, churches, schools and much more. She uses many methods, handouts and books to bring out various ideas to learn to sing correctly. Jill takes each individual at his/her level and tries to improve breathing technique, posture, enunciation with style and phrasing, depending on the student's aspirations.
Jill plays most instruments including piano, guitar, bass guitar, band instruments, ukulele, banjo, dulcimer, drums, percussion, harmonica, trumpet, clarinet, recorder, mandolin and violin. Jill enjoys many styles of music and she has played with many bands and groups throughout her musical career. She is a full time musician, music teacher and music director. Years of experience traveling the U.S. And Bahamas with bands, choirs and ensembles enables Jill to work well with many styles of music including contemporary, rock, Christian, Broadway, classical, country, bluegrass, jazz and her favorite, blues.
Sign up for five lessons today and you will not be disappointed.
Here's to your success!!!
· Violin · In studio
I am an adult student - actually, a grandmother, but I have watched her instruct children and thought she had a great rapport with them and an encouraging manner while still instructing and correcting.
· Ukulele · In studio
· Singing · In studio
Jill H.
Jill H.
About Stacey S.Close
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I work with all students on performance practices. Topics covered include how to deal with nerves, stage presence, emotional connection, proper technique, confidence, and poise.
About Stacey
Stacey has studied piano from the age of 5 and is great for beginning or intermediate piano students.
Stacey has taught students of all ages and with various musical styles. Her students have included professional ballet dancers with Broadway aspirations, an 8-year-old girl simply wanting to break out of her shyness, and high school students preparing for College auditions. Her students have performed in nationally known rock bands (Walk the Moon) , been accepted into College music programs, t
Stacey's operatic performing credits include Autumn in Charles Halka's Layover with NANOworks Opera, the Mother in Amahl and Night Visitors with the Clermont Philharmonic Orchestra, Testo in Il Combattimento di Tancredi e Clorinda with the College-Conservatory of Music , Mimi from Puccini's La Boheme in the CCM's Opera scenes program, Donna Donna in P.D.Q Bach's The Abduction of Figaro , 1st Lady in Mozart's Die Zauberflöte and Juno in Offenbach's Orpheus in the Underworld all at the DePauw University Opera Theatre. Other partial roles/scenes performed include Suzel in Mascangi's Lamico Fritz, Countess in Mozart's Le Nozze di Figaro, and Fiordiligi in Mozart's Cosi Fan Tutte.
More than just singing opera Stacey is known for her versatility as a classical singer regularly doing cross over work. She regularly gigs as a jazz/popular singer accompanying herself on the piano. Her musical theater performing credits include Mama in Everybody's Buddy: The Buddy LaRosa Story, Shelia in Hair with DePauw University, Ensemble/Soprano Soloist in Sweeny Todd, Sonia in Godspell with the Lakeside Players and Yonah in Children of Eden with the Lakeside Players.
Stacey received her Master of Music degree in Vocal Performance from the University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music where she studied with Barbara Paver. She graduated magna cum laude from DePauw University with a B.M. in Vocal Performance. She studied with Caroline Smith and Stanley Irwin.
Stacey is originally from Florence, Kentucky and takes pride in impacting her home community through music.
*** Lesson Details ***
Stacey is known for adapting lessons for the individual. Each body is unique and thus each vocal instrument is unique. Stacey takes time to get to know each student and caters to their specific needs and goals. She believes in well rounded performers working often on dramatic intentions, overall professionalism, and stage presence. She also prepares her students with their audition packages and stresses the importance of regular performance. Stacey is a very open and caring individual but expects hard work from her students.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Yamaha upright piano
*** Specialties ***
Opera, Broadway, Pop, Choral Vocals
· Piano · In studio
· Singing · Online
· Singing · In studio
Stacey S.
Stacey S.
About Nicole O.Close
About Nicole
I was five years old when I discovered my singing voice. My youthful curiosity soon blossomed into a passion for musical expression through voice, violin, piano, and guitar. My mission is to share the musical exploration that has enriched my life by fostering my students' desires to express themselves through music.
As a teacher, I focus equally on formal technique and artistic expression. Mastering correct form provides the foundation upon which a student's capacity for the latter may grow. Techniques used during lessons are designed to develop a holistic understanding of music through aural, visual, and tactile cues. These include ear training, sight-reading, improvisation and using visualization to navigate the instrument. Progress is e
Nicole has performed with the Rollins College Bach Festival Society Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. John V. Sinclair. She has also performed with the Florida Space Coast Philharmonic under the direction of Dr. Candler Schaffer. She is experienced as a session musician, recording vocals and violin at Wright Entertainment Group Studios (Justin Timberlake) with producer Will Baker (India Arie, Pink). She has performed as a soloist at the White House, Bob Carr Performing Arts Center, Amway Arena, and Hard Rock Live.
Nicole holds Bachelor of Arts degrees (with honors) in Music and Anthropology, graduating Summa Cum Laude from Rollins College. A member of the Honors Program (top 2%), and one of nine Cornell Scholars in her graduating class, she is very grateful to have been awarded a full academic scholarship. Nicole pursued concentrations in Violin and Vocal Performance, as well as Ethnomusicology. Nicole served as co-concertmaster of the Rollins College Orchestra and String Ensemble for three, consecutive years, under the direction of Dr. John V. Sinclair. She was featured at Christmas Vesper services in a solo performance of Winter (The Four Seasons) by Vivaldi, at the Knowles Memorial Chapel. Nicole has studied violin with Joni Roos and Alvaro Gomez, protege of David Oistrakh. She has performed as a soloist with the Rollins College Gospel and Concert Choirs and studied vocal pedagogy and performance with Dr. Edmund Leroy and Dr. Lori Lovell. At Rollins, Nicole studied piano with Dr. Gloria Cook and enjoys playing classical, jazz, and Latin styles. Nicole has studied classical guitar for seven years and especially enjoys playing Latin American folk music and flamenco. Nicole pursued her love of world music in publishing her senior honors thesis, "Cultural Fusion of Music Constructs: A Look at Hybrid World Styles," analyzing the effects of globalization on traditional, ethnic musics. She has published research in the Rollins Undergraduate Research Journal, where she also served as Music and Anthropology Editor for three years.
· Piano · In home
Can explain the music theory as well as teach
Very positive attitude
· Singing · In home
· Singing · In home
Nicole O.
Nicole O.
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Teaching live performance techniques, sound and performance aesthetics.
About Damien
*** Lesson Details ***
Damien is a very patient and moderately, laid back teacher. He will teach what you want to learn, yet give you suggestions on other avenues to approach. Basics lead to complete knowledge of any subject. S
Damien teaches ages of 5-99. You are never too young or old to learn. Damien's main focus is guitar and music theory
*** Travel Equipment ***
I would expect the student to provide their own guitar (if necessary) and a notebook
I have private parking for my students, so they don't have to worry about parking, ever !
*** Specialties ***
I have been taught, on a college level, of classical, jazz, ethnic musics. I specialize in guitar, theory, composition.
· Bass Guitar · In home
· Banjo · In studio
· Banjo · Online
Damien S.
Damien S.
About Jillian V.Close
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Take your artistic knowledge and learn how to put it on the stage or behind the camera. Learn simple techniques related to on-stage personality, presence, honesty, and vulnerability.
About Jillian
...I find joy in a lot of places! And often I find these areas of study inform and augment each other.
Music therapy has afforded me a great deal of experience working with children, teens, and adults with special needs including, autism spectrum disorder, Down's syndrome, cerebral palsy, emotional disturbances and developmental delays as well as teens and adults with psychosocial issues, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, grief, ADHD, personality disorders, and more.
I incorporate my experience as a therapist into the educative se
As a voice teacher, I want to help my students settle comfortably into their own musicality by showing them the building blocks of a solid technique, drawing particularly from the things that helped me grow as a vocalist. I want my students to feel strong in their body, comfortable and relaxed in their breath, and confident in their performance.
I am a professional vocalist in NYC. I perform liturgical and classical music, as well as musical theater repertoire. I participate in professional operas, choral groups and other concert series, as well as professional theater work. Performing gives me a sense of bliss and completeness that is indescribable.
As a certified yoga instructor, I teach in many locations throughout NYC. I was trained at Yoga Haven in Scarsdale, New York with Betsy Kase, and earned a 200-hour certificate in Asana, Pranayama, and Meditation. I went on to complete advanced trainings and now specialize in restorative yoga, prenatal yoga, yin yoga and therapeutics. I offer private yoga instruction and meditation at my home studio, and on occasion in my clients' homes. My studio comes fully equipped with all yoga props, aromatherapy, and music. Hands-on-assists and personalized sequencing to deepen your experience.
It is a joy to offer Reiki to curious, open clients in need of energy healing. Reiki is a noninvasive energy healing technique totally separate of any religious affiliation and available to anyone. It is a difficult to describe the relaxing, soothing, and deep-healing effects of Reiki to someone who has never experienced.
Please feel free to inquire about any of my services!
*Note: If you don't see a time slot that is suitable to your needs but would like to try a session with me, feel free to register for the Flex Plan, and we will work out week-to-week times!!**
**Note: If you are interested in music therapy, please email me with a bit about yourself (or your loved one) and your personal goals, as well as the qualities you hope to find in your therapist.
· Piano · In studio
· Classical Voice · In studio
· Audition Prep · In home
Jillian V.
Jillian V.
About Alayne A.Close
My genres for performing are Classical, Broadway and 40's Jazz. I teach all the styles to my students: Pop, R&B, Rock, Country, Alternative, Broadway, Opera, Classical Sacred, and Contemporary Christian and Gospel.
About Alayne
Engel School of Music, Orlando, Fl. I taught voice lessons at this prestigious downtown music school for six years. Owner/operator, Drucilla Engel.
I graduated from Indiana University in Bloomington, IN in 1974 with a Bachelor of Music Education degree with voice as my major. I studied opera and musical theatre, performed in musicals, operas and the group, "The Singing Hoosiers",
I received a Bachelor of Vocal Performance from Indiana Universtiy in 1975. Languages: Italian, German, French, and Latin. Performed in group, ''The Belles of Indiana".
Paid church soloist for 2 years during college years and worked as a summer stock singer at Cedar Point theme park, Sandusky, Ohio in 1971 and a singer/dancer in a Cole Porter Musical Revue at King's Island, Cincinnati, Ohio in 1972.
Walt Disney World entertainer from 1976-1978. "Kids of The Kingdom", singing and dancing group of 12, performing at Castle Forecourt,and Tomorrow Land stages in the Magic Kingdom . Traveled throughout the US with conventions, and guest starred at Radio City Music Hall in NYC, with the "Rockettes", for 5 months under the direction of Peter Gennaro. Numerous recordings with "The Kids". Recorded 2 demo CD's.
Hoop-de-do Show, Fort Wilderness,Walt Disney World. Dinner show, character: Flora- singing and dancing for one season in 1978.
"Singing Snow White", Walt Disney World, seasonal show. Sang on parade float and on small balcony stage, behind the Castle Forecourt. I sang three solos from this Disney musical.
"Seesaw"-pop nightclub band of four musicians and lead vocalist, performing in Central Florida clubs. Late 1970's.
Opera Camerata Chorus in Orlando, Fl. - 1976-1979
Church and Wedding soloist for local Orlando area. Present day
"The Dickens Carolers', quartets entertaining seasonally. Agent/owner: Carol Becker. Present day.
Recitals and Sacred Concerts in Central Florida. Present day.
*** Lesson Details ***
I teach weekly lessons, with daytime and evening hours available, Monday through Thursday . I recommend an hour lesson. I give vocalizations to practice and develop good technique. Repertoire/songs are chosen by the student and myself. I encourage students to be well-rounded and try different genres/styles and even give me a "wish list" of songs they would like to learn. I give guidelines on how much to practice and what to practice. I help train the student's eye and ear and work with harmonization/parts, if needed. I help the student to develop their voice with strength, stamina, clarity, resonation, projection, expressiveness, and emotional impact. Progress will be continually evident throughout the students' study. Lessons are recorded on CD for every lesson, as this is a great efficient learning tool.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Tascam CD recorder
Mackie Pro mixing board
Korg electric keyboard
JVC karaoke CD player with key change capability
JVC triple CD player with key change capability
Four Advent speakers for super stereo sound
Peavey microphone
Leader microphone
*** Specialties ***
Voice, Sight-singing
I teach in the classical bel canto style and technique, which is how I was trained at Indiana University. I have been teaching all genres, including pop/rock, classical, jazz, country, r&b, and gospel/contemporary christian/traditional sacred.
· Broadway Singing · In studio
· Audition Prep · In home
· Opera Voice · In studio
I really recommend her.
Alayne A.
Alayne A.
About Natalie H.Close
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Musical Performance skills and overcoming stage fright are a must. My comfortable in- home studio setting is a great place to start.
About Natalie
By age 14 Natalie had won several trophies competing in Classical piano with the Illinois Music Association.
As an adult, she would go on to fill her life with the world of music as a singer, songwriter, performer and recording artist.
Graduating from Elmhurst College (1997) with a Bachelor's in Music, Natalie received high accolades earning a membership in the Lambda Sigma Psi Music Honor Society.
During her college years, Natalie created and owned a local music publication called, "The Local Buzz". At this moment she had discovered her
"Music is an adventure, but without the foundation and passion I had as a child, I would have never landed where I did. I truly LOVE to teach and share what I know about piano, and the world of music. Music is what I know, and know best. Helping to create a solid foundation and build confidence in someone embarking on a journey in music is the most rewarding profession I have ever had the honor of participating in."
*** Lesson Details ***
Natalie enjoys teaching students of any age, but specializes in piano, voice and beginning guitar, tailoring lessons to each individual's goals and reasons for learning whether it be for personal pleasure or professional performance.
Keeping things lighthearted and fun, Natalie breathes confidence into each student using her sense of humor, and down-to-earth personality.
Feeding off 40 years of personal and professional experiences, Natalie patiently listens to the student's desires, needs and notates their learning patterns, allowing for growth at their own pace.
Natalie's goal is to Make Music Matter to you and create a foundation that will allow you to continue to find joy in making music for the rest of your life.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Designated music space in the living room with a Spinet piano, guitars, bluetooth powered speakers, karaoke equipment, microphones and comfortable seating.
*** Specialties ***
Piano - Classical and Contemporary Styles and Methods
· Vocal Training · In studio
· Vocal Training · In studio
· Guitar · Online
Natalie H.
Natalie H.
About Rosely P.Close
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There will be opportunities each year for students to perform which will enhance their overall education. This helps to build confidence and character and also serves as a progress report for parents and students alike.
About Rosely
I was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil and emigrated with my family to the United States, moving to Brooklyn in 1962 at the age of 9. I began my piano training in Brazil at the age of 7 and continued my studies in New York. I speak three languages fluently - English, Portuguese and Spanish.
While continuing piano lessons at the Long Island Conservatory of Music, I found my passion for teaching while still a student. During my early teaching career, I apprenticed with the conservatory's director, master teacher, composer and author of educational books, Sidney J. Lawrence. While shaping my philosophy of teaching, Mr. Lawrence became my mentor and friend. I taught 3-4 year olds in preschool music pedagogy classes while also teaching piano in a career that spans more than 40 years of working with children and a
I am able to adapt my teaching style to my students' unique way of thinking and communicate musical concepts in a way they can understand. I believe in not only teaching how to play the piano, but also the "language of music." This provides students with a holistic understanding that encompasses theory, technique, sight reading, basic composition, and performance, all while sharing my personal joy of music.
I am currently living in Clermont, FL and am specializing in teaching teens and adults. I feel that high expectations for my students encourages them to reach for the best of themselves, achieve the highest standards and carry their musical training into their future lives.
· Piano · In studio
· Classical Piano · In studio
· Piano · In studio
Rosely P.
Rosely P.
About Danny S.Close
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I believe in having recitals 1-2 times per year for my students. Performances make students progress at a faster rate. Also giving them solos or songs to play and preform later on. I have played with rock bands many places, including Hollywood California venues like the whisky a go go. I've played many places with jazz band and marching bands. Troopers drum and bugle corps gave me the chance to nearly play in every major stadium in the united states. Some competitions were even in Canada.
About Danny
· Drum · Online
· Drum · Online
· Percussion · Online
Danny S.
Danny S.
About Bruno B.Close
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My focus is to help each student find the easiest and most comfortable sound they can produce, and my goal is to always be supportive of students' individual needs so they can be confident in their progress and artistry. As someone who started out with little singing ability (an octave range, difficulty matching pitch) and who ended attending college on a music scholarship and now sings professionally and competitively, I am a firm believer that anyone can be a singer if they have the right instruction and are willing to work.
About Bruno
· English · In studio
· Classical Voice · In studio
beginning of the lesson, we start with warm-ups so our voice is
ready to sing high or low notes. When you first start with Mr. Bar-
bosa, he will have you sing multiple songs and scales so he can
learn your vocal range. Mr. Barbosa makes sure that you understand
the content and if you don't, he is helpful and explains it in a way we
can comprehend. Lessons are a great way to improve your singing.
I'm becoming more comfortable performing in front of my peers.
· Vocal Training · In studio
Bruno B.
Bruno B.
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Kevin Scriven's straight red card in Saturday's 3-1 defeat at Salisbury City means he will miss the semi-final second leg on May 7.
His place will be taken by 6ft 2in 20st understudy Wayne Shaw after United decided not to appeal the decision that saw Scriven suspended for one match.
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Ice Sailing in Pure Michigan
There's still plenty of time to partake in some fun winter activities here in Pure Michigan. Skiing, snowboarding and sledding are all well-known winter activities, but why not try something new like ice sailing?
Michigan is an ideal location for ice sailing. Below Dan Hill of Action Sports Enterprises tells us more about this unique sport.
Q: Can you tell us a little about yourself?
A: I own a company called Action Sports Enterprises and I am the organizer for the Ice and Snow Sailing Festival/Winter Sailing Cup of North America.
Q: What is ice sailing and how did you get into the sport?
A: Ice sailing is essentially powering sports that you already enjoy either by the environment or by wind. That includes sailing, skating, skiing and snowboarding. You do those same events that you love, but now you are doing them either directly on ice or on ice that has snow on top.
I was introduced to wind sailing when I was selected as a Gate Judge for the Vancouver Winter Olympics and have had a passion for the sport ever since.
Q: Why do you love ice sailing?
A: I love ice sailing for many reasons. You can do it anywhere there is wind and snow or ice and it incorporates sports I already enjoy. The sport is also very green and a form of free power. The idea of powering sports that people already enjoy with wind is exciting! For those who have yet to try it, it is truly wind dancing.
Q: Who might like to try ice sailing?
A: I think anyone who enjoys the outdoors - especially kite surfers, sailors, ice skaters, windsurfers , skiers and snowboarders should try the sport. It is really unlike anything else and great time especially if you already love outdoor sports.
Q: Do you have any advice for ice sailing beginners?
A: First of all, I recommend taking a lesson or demoing some equipment at one of our events. Adding wind power to activities like skiing and snowboarding requires a lot of balance.
Q: What equipment or skills do you need to start ice sailing?
A: There are four different kinds of devices used for ice sailing:
The wing – The wing is almost like a mini hang-glider. You're not harnessed in and really feel the wind.
The kite – The kite is like a parachute that is attached to you. For the kite, you'll need an instructor to harness you in.
The sled – If you've ever seen wind surfing, you know what the sled is like. You hold onto the sail and have either skis or blades on to navigate over the snow and ice.
The Sail- Sailing on the Ice with an Ice Boat.
Q: In 2012, WISSA came to Michigan. Why is Michigan such a great place for ice sailing and what was the reaction from participants?
A: Michigan is a great state for the sport because it has so many frozen lakes. The Great Lakes are especially great with the unobstructed wind. Michigan also has a lot of open space with snow which can also be great places to snow sail.
We've had rave reviews from event participants from across the globe that Michigan is ideal for ice sailing and we have to agree. Next year, we are hoping to add a fourth class of "ice boaters" to the event and nearly 50 participants are already interested.
Q: Where are some great places in Michigan to go ice sailing? What is your favorite place?
A: One of the best places is Saint Ignace right near the Mackinac Bridge and it really a great setting, but any frozen lake is great place to go.
Q: What are some of your other favorite winter activities?
A: I also enjoy snow kiting, skiing, snowboarding and skating.
Q: What do you love about a Michigan winter?
A: You can be active and still stay cool while doing winter activities.
Q: What is your favorite thing to do or place to go after a long day ice sailing?
A: Going in the Traditional Sauna that we had built on the ice in St. Ignace. When you're done sailing for the day it feel s great to warm up and we bring the traditional, all wood sauna right out on the ice. We also have ice bowling out there too and it's a lot of fun too.
Learn more in Ice Sailing | A Pure Michigan Winter, from the Pure Michigan winter video series.
About the Author: Dan Hill is president of Action Sports Enterprises and is hopeful to make Michigan the next "World Cup" for wind sailing.


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i agree with mommal. milk production does not just grind to a halt due to a few hours or even several of not nursing. If you were ever able to make enough milk, you can again, and moms are typically able to make enough unless they have a specific hormonal or physical issue that prevents adequate milk production. However just fyi, one thing that will likely hurt production is most hormone based birth control methods-see http://kellymom.com/bf/can-i-breastf.../birthcontrol/
I am worried because a few things are jumping out at me from your last two posts. first, the poor latch and pain. if baby is unable to transfer milk well due to latch issues, that will harm supply over time, (as well as possibly prevent baby from getting enough) as will continuing long stretches of not nursing either due to scheduling feeds, just general busy-ness so you basically forget to nurse (yes it happens esp. for busy moms with undemanding babies!) long sleep stretches, or separations & supplementing-yes you were supplementing with your own milk which is great but even so that means supplementing and pumping for part of the time rather than nursing, and that is another potential supply harming thing.
All these things taken together may indeed begin to harm milk production. So yes as mommal suggests, it may be time to take a 'nursing vacation' as much as is possible and nurse as much as you can. I also suggest that if latch is still an issue you may want to think about seeing someone about that. An IBCLC maybe...
in some places moms can get professional breastfeeding assistance free or low cost. for example, where I live the county WIC program offers lactation assistance-even for moms who are not on WIC in some cases.
here are ideas for gently encouraging baby to nurse. http://kellymom.com/bf/concerns/child/back-to-breast/


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Collection of Tissue Specimens in Mali, West Africa, for HIV and Tuberculosis Research
|The safety and scientific validity of this study is the responsibility of the study sponsor and investigators. Listing a study does not mean it has been evaluated by the U.S. Federal Government. Read our disclaimer for details.
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00341042
Recruitment Status : Terminated
First Posted : June 21, 2006
Last Update Posted : April 5, 2018
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This study, conducted in Bamako, Mali (West Africa), will collect blood and sputum samples to establish normal values for laboratory test results among Malians. Researchers are starting a new initiative to study HIV and tuberculosis in Africa, using Mali as a model country. In order to perform these studies, the scientists need to know what constitutes normal laboratory values among the population. People in developing countries may have dramatically different laboratory values from those who live in developed countries, and there is currently little information available to distinguish normal from abnormal results in Malians. This study will establish normal ranges that will provide a basis for future HIV and tuberculosis research in Mali. Additionally it will provide blood and sputum samples to researchers to study different scientific questions related to HIV and Tuberculosis infection.
Healthy volunteers and people infected with HIV or tuberculosis, or both, who are 18 years of age or older and who live in Bamako, Mali, may be eligible for this study. Candidates are screened with a medical history, physical examination, and blood test.
Participants provide a blood or sputum sample, or both, for laboratory analysis. Blood is collected through a needle inserted into an arm vein, and sputum is collected by having the participant cough deeply and spit in a cup. Participants may agree to provide samples one time only or on a returning visit basis. Returning visits may be scheduled daily or weekly. Subjects may continue to participate for the duration of the 4-year study, provided their medical history and physical examination are updated once a year.
|Condition or disease
|Tuberculosis HIV
HIV and tuberculosis are major health issues in the developing world - HIV and tuberculosis affect several million people worldwide. Individually and together these two diseases kill more people than any other infections, with the worst suffering occurring on the African continent. Mali is a West African state awakening to the reality of these issues. While tuberculosis has always been a major problem in Mali, more recently HIV incidence has begun to increase.
We are commencing a new research initiative to study HIV and tuberculosis in Africa, using Mali as a model country. However, there is little baseline epidemiological, hematological, immunological or microbiological data to help distinguish normal from abnormal results; establishing normal population baseline values is necessary to facilitate future research. We will collect whole blood and sputum samples to establish baseline values, for the purpose of facilitating ongoing or future HIV and tuberculosis research. Specifically, samples will be used to determine normal hematological, immunological and other parameters for Malian people. In addition, we will use samples to optimize routine and specialized research assays. Sputum samples will be used in bacteriological and genetic studies intended to optimize studies relating to tuberculosis.
|Study Type :
|Actual Enrollment :
|253 participants
|Official Title:
|Establishment of Normal Parameters for Blood and Sputum With Samples Obtained From Volunteers in Bamako
|Study Start Date :
|January 4, 2005
|Study Completion Date :
|May 1, 2013
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contacts provided below. For general information, Learn About Clinical Studies.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Older Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Age 18 yrs or older.
Adequate venous access.
Willingness to allow blood samples to be stored and used for future studies of HIV infection and pathogenesis.
Ability to sign informed consent and willingness to comply with study requirements and procedures.
Anemia (Hg less than10 g/dl) (for patients donating blood only).
Underlying heart disease or bleeding disorder which in the judgment of the PI could increase the risk to the volunteer.
Fever of 101 degrees F or evidence of an acute infection. (for patients donating blood only)
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT00341042
|Universite of Bamako
|Bamako, Mali
|Principal Investigator:
|Sophia B Siddiqui, M.D.
|National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
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|NCT00341042 History of Changes
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|First Posted:
|June 21, 2006 Key Record Dates
|Last Update Posted:
|April 5, 2018
|Last Verified:
|May 1, 2013
Keywords provided by National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC):
Normal Values
Complete Blood Count
Flow Cytometry
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Mycobacterium Infections
Actinomycetales Infections
Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections
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Town officials were surprised to learn Thursday night that the Route 44 rotary work will go ahead after the state agreed to use the plan offered up by the town and the work could be finished as early as 2018.
Town officials were surprised to learn Thursday night that work on the Route 44 rotary will go ahead after the state agreed to use the plan offered by the town.
The project, the state says, could be finished as early as 2018.
Frank DePaola, administrator of the state Department of Transportation's Highway Division, made the announcement during his keynote address at the annual meeting of the local chamber of commerce.
"I didn't expect it," Selectman Leilani Dalpe said of the announcement.
"I think it eliminates a large stumbling block for Middleboro's commercial development, business and tourism in this town," Dalpe said. "We are a geographic hub for the region, and that rotary's been a problem that's limiting growth in Middleboro."
Dalpe's first question after hearing the news was when will it commence.
"Frank DePaola said immediately," Dalpe said.
Dalpe said construction will begin once the engineering plans are complete.
Last year the state rolled out a complicated $25 million plan to route traffic from Route 18 to Interstate 495 and then on to Route 44. Town officials balked and countered with a $38 million plan that would use bridges as a flyover at the rotary.
Dalpe said DePaola agreed to use Middleboro's design after re-evaluating the plan.
She credits Rep. Thomas J. Calter, D-Kingston, with lobbying the administration to fund the work.
"Wow," said Planning Director Ruth M. Geoffroy, who was not at the meeting. "It's great. We've spent a long time trying to get this accomplished; it's huge."
Geoffroy said town officials have been asking the state to remedy congestion at the rotary since 1987.
"Right now economic development is stifled because of the gridlock. This will change everything," Geoffroy said.
"Middleboro put in a lot of hard work to get the rotary fixed. It's a regional problem, with regional traffic, but it will improve our development," Geoffroy said.
According to Heather N. Ostertog of Fay, Spofford & Thorndike, the engineer who drew up Middleboro's plan last year for a twin bridge flyover, more than 3,300 vehicles enter the rotary during morning rush hour and 3,800 in the evening. She said approximately 40,000 vehicles a day pass through the rotary.


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CTX needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 114 designs submitted by 18 freelance designers.
Snow Craze
We are looking for a logo to represent our business serving shaved ice desserts (***not snow cones, more like a bowl of shaved ice covered with assorted fruits***). The logo will be the basis of our brand identity. The decor is modern and hip. The environment is a fun, cool hang out place.
Please consider the following:
1. No cartoons, stock images or clip art - we want it to be fun but not cheap or childlike.
2. Nothing too elegant - we do not want to come across as being fancy.
3. The typeface should be clear, simple and bold. We want something that stands out.
4. We'd like for you to come up with colors that you think will complement our product and image (right now we're thinking ice blue with orange).
5. Please come up with a version of your logo that includes a unique icon.
6. Easily transferable (from print to signage, etc.)
6. Have fun with the logo!
Our target audience is fun, trendy and adventurous. They love to dine out and try new food.
The files we will require are:
Print file format - .ai (CMYK)
Web file format - .jpg and layered .psd (RGB)
Please see the attached files for logos that we like.
Find out how a design contest works or learn more about our logo design services.


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Watch The ::God Is Imaginary Videos On YouTube ::
a non-believer will talk about what God says... and point to passages in the bible wherein God does something that strikes them as abominable
if God really exists, He created all life,
sustains all life
and is the only possible ultimate authority.
How can a created being tell its creator that it is wrong?
How can the creator of life not have the authority to end life?
Does that make sense?


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PORTLAND, Maine (AP) – Two days after going public with evidence she said police told her about her missing daughter, Trista Reynolds and her supporters screamed at and chased the girl's father following an unrelated court appearance.
Justin DiPietro on Wednesday pleaded guilty and was sentenced to four days in jail for violating conditions of his release in connection with his July arrest for allegedly assaulting a former girlfriend in Portland. Prosecutors dropped the assault charge itself, telling the judge that the ex-girlfriend was uncooperative.
As DiPietro walked out of the Portland courthouse with his lawyer, Trista Reynolds and about a dozen supporters ran after him down a street and through a parking garage.
DiPietro and his court-appointed attorney ducked into the Portland police station where the crowd surrounded them and called him names, including "murderer," and shouted "Where's Ayla?"
DiPietro looked away and stayed composed until he eventually took off running. Reynolds and others gave chase before giving up.
Ayla Reynolds disappeared in December 2011 from the Waterville home where DiPietro, who had custody of her, was living with his mother.
Her body has not been found and she is presumed dead. Investigators have said they suspect foul play and that DiPietro and others in the house the night before she was reported missing haven't been totally forthcoming.
In hopes of pressuring prosecutors to bring charges against DiPietro, Trista Reynolds for the past two weeks has been releasing details she says police told her about Ayla's blood being found in multiple spots inside the DiPietro home.
DiPietro has said he has no idea what happened to his daughter or who is responsible. He declined to comment Wednesday outside the courthouse.
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posted by Thom Holwerda on Thu 1st Nov 2007 22:51 UTC, submitted by Earin
OpenBSD 4.2 has been released. "We are pleased to announce the official release of OpenBSD 4.2. This is our 22nd release on CD-ROM (and 23rd via FTP). We remain proud of OpenBSD's record of more than ten years with only two remote holes in the default install." Update: A what's new article at ONLamp.


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Mr. Luther Coggin, Ms. Toni Crawford, Mr. T. O'Neal Douglas, Ms. Donna Harper Gibbs, Mr. Steven T. Halverson, Mr. Hank Rogers, Ms. Carol Thompson, Mr. Kevin Twomey, Dr. Floyd Willis.
Mr. Wilfredo J. Gonzalez, Ms. Ann Hicks, Mr. James Stallings, Ms. Joan Wellhouse Newton
Chair Thompson began by calling the meeting to order and asking for a motion to approve the minutes. Trustee Gibbs moved that the minutes be accepted as distributed. The motion passed unanimously.
Chair Thompson suggested that with the length of the agenda she would withhold giving a long report at this meeting. She did, however, want to assure the Board that over the next several meeting they would be looking at a number of items they discussed at the retreat. She also stated that a schedule of regular meetings would be sent out shortly.
For her report President Hopkins provided the Board with a brief summary of the past year and what had been accomplished at the University. During the 2001/2002 academic year UNF had exceeded its enrollment targets, while improving the SAT scores for its fall term freshmen class. It had also been through a successful, albeit at times difficult, review of its reaccredidation with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
During this past year the University won the Peach Belt's Commissioner's Cup for the third year in a row. It has also been a very successful year in fund raising for the University. UNF has received $63 million of the $65 million needed to reach the goal for the Access to Excellence capital campaign. Howard Serkin became the new Chair of the UNF Foundation Board. At the same time, it was a difficult year in relation to State funding, with a 5% budget reduction mandated by a special session of the Legislature.
The University of North Florida completed construction on and opened its new Fine Arts Center and its newest student residence complex, the Crossings. UNF began construction on the new Science and Engineering Building.
The University began working on strengthening and improving its auxiliary enterprises. This included signing a new bookstore agreement and a new food service agreement. It also included negotiating a new pouring rights contract.
The year began with the launching of the University's new governance structure, which included the seating of its first local board of trustees. Throughout the year the University was fortunate to have Janet Owen provide leadership in Florida's School Code rewrite.
President Hopkins also announced that this coming year it was very likely that Arch Bishop Desmond Tutu would be a visiting faculty member at UNF. This would occur in Spring 2003.
When the President finished her report, Chair Thompson commented on how 2001/2002 had been a challenging and productive year for UNF and its Board of Trustees. Chair Thompson then called on Trustee Halverson to present the Finance and Audit Committee's report.
In opening his report, Trustee Halverson stated that the committee had met the day before the full Board meeting and had an open and thorough discussion on the items that they would bring before the Board for its consideration. Other members of the Board joined the Committee during these deliberations.
As his first item of business, Trustee Halverson presented the increase in parking fees and parking fines proposed by the University and recommended by the Finance and Audit Committee. He commented about the need to meet the debt service ratio for the parking garages through these fees and the increases in other expenses covered through these fees and fines. He also commented about the fact that the fees for administrators with designated spaces would be raised more than for others using UNF's parking facilities and that the rate for visitor parking would not be increased.
Trustee Halverson moved that the Board approve the increases. Trustee Douglas provided the second for the motion, which passed unanimously.
As his second item of business Trustee Halverson spoke about the proposed distribution of PECO funds for the 2002/2003 fiscal year. The Florida Legislature and the Governor allocated $10.9 million in capital improvement money through PECO for 2002/2003. These funds must be spent on two approved projects: the new Library addition and remodeling buildings 2 and 3. The Board could reallocate the money among these projects. The University proposed and the Committee recommended that the distribution of funds remain the same as the allocation that came from the Legislature.
On behalf of the Committee, Trustee Halverson moved the allocation be accepted as proposed. Trustee Coggin seconded the motion. The full Board approved the motion by unanimous vote.
The University of North Florida also received an allocation of $803 thousand as Courtelis Facility matching funds from the State Legislature. Again, the Board could reallocate the funds among the five approved projects: the University Center, the Fine Arts Complex, the Science and Engineering Building, the Track and Soccer Stadium, and the College of Business' State Farm Investment Room. It was the recommendation of the University that these funds be reallocated among four of projects. The Committee concurred with the recommendation, knowing that they could request matching funds for projects that received no allocations this year in future years, including the Science and Engineering Building.
Trustee Douglas took a moment to honor the memory of Alex Courtelis, the man for whom this matching program is named. Mr. Courtelis was a successful businessman who used his money for various philanthropic endeavors and helped launch this program.
Trustee Coggin asked why funds were not allocated to the Science and Engineering Building. President Hopkins explained that the decision was based on the fact that since the building would not be completed until Fall 2003 it was possible to wait until the next legislative session to secure the money, which would help equip the facility.
Trustee Halverson moved the item with a second by Trustee Gibbs. The motion passed unanimously.
The next item Trustee Halverson brought before the Board on behalf of his committee was the proposed 2002/2003 E&G budget. The Florida Legislature allocated an $87.6 million budget for UNF for 2002/2003. It also gave the University Board of Trustees the discretion to increase tuition rates for graduate students by an additional 5% and to increase tuition rates for out-of-state students by an additional 10%. The University brought a proposal to the committee that (a) raised graduate tuition by an additional 5%, undergraduate out-of-state tuition by an additional 4%, and graduate out-of-state tuition by an additional 2%; and (b) showed changes to the 2002/2003 budget that would result from the additional money included in the total estimated budget of $87.9 million dollars. The proposal also asked that the Board approve an emergency rule to allow and post the State and UNF approved student tuition increases.
During their deliberations the Committee recommended that Trustee Halverson work with UNF in developing a system that the institution would use in presenting budgets to the Board in the future.
In discussing the tuition increases and the budget, the committee also heard from a student representative who was one of four students to work with the University in developing the recommended locally approved tuition increases. Two of the students who participated in developing the recommendation were at the full Board meeting. All of these students felt that the recommendation was reasonable and supported student needs. The students on the committee included graduate and undergraduate students, and an international student.
Trustees Halverson and Douglas spoke about the thorough review the proposals received in the committee meeting. Trustee Twomey commented about how impressed he was with the support the students gave to the proposal. Trustee Halverson moved approval of the proposed the tuition increases with a second from Trustee Douglas. The motion passed unanimously.
Trustee Halverson moved approval of the proposed budget, including local the local initiatives, with a second from Trustee Gibbs. The motion passed unanimously.
After approving the budget, the Board reviewed Fixed Capital Outlay Budget Request for 2003/2004. In reviewing this item the Board was provided with a spreadsheet that showed a proposed list for the next five years and a rationale for each of the items on the list. For 2003/2004 the University proposed to ask for $22.9 million to help support (a) improvements in its utilities/infrastructure/and capital renewal projects, (b) road improvements, (c) the first installment on a new education building, (d) remodeling and renovating the natural sciences building, and (e) the Robinson Center.
After discussion of these items, Trustee Halverson moved approval of the item and Trustee Willis seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously.
The final item to come from the Finance and Audit Committee was approval of a Legislative Budget Request for Special Initiatives for 2003/2004. The University proposed six items, which were tied to the proposed strategic plan. In discussing these items Trustee Twomey spoke about the fact that this represented a wish list on behalf of the University and could be altered at a later date. Chair Thompson stated that since the items were tied to the proposed strategic plan a vote on this item would need to be ratified after the strategic plan was accepted. The Board supported the list with a vote to ratify the list to be taken after the vote on the strategic plan.
Because it was impossible to schedule a Educational Policy Committee meeting prior to the full Board meeting, Chair Thompson asked the Board to consider a proposal for a new master's degree in Applied Sociology. President Hopkins asked Provost Kline to present the proposal on behalf of the University.
In presenting the proposal for a Master of Science degree in Applied Sociology, Provost Kline spoke of the fact that the proposal reflected the success of the Center for Community Initiatives, which is directed by members of the Sociology faculty and demonstrates the need for professionals who can conduct program and agency research. Through the M.S. in Applied Sociology the Sociology Department would be able to train researchers for these agencies and would be able to prepare other students for further graduate study at the doctoral level. The proposal would require the commitment of 1.25 faculty members per term and 2-5 stipends to support graduate assistants. The program would provide a rigorous education for the enrolled graduate students and would enable the University to attract and retain well-qualified faculty for the Department. Surveys indicate the graduates would have no difficulty in finding employment.
After the presentation on the program Trustee Douglas asked about the survey that demonstrated the need for the program. Dr. Frey, Chair of Sociology, commented about the survey and the results. Provost Kline also spoke about the fact that a recent JCCI study also supported the need for professionals in this area.
Trustee Douglas moved the Board approve the program. Trustee Crawford seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously.
Chair Thompson called on President Hopkins to present the proposed University of North Florida Strategic Plan. President Hopkins, in turn, asked Dr. Gary Fane, Chair of the UNF Faculty Association Strategic Planning Committee to join the Board in their discussion on the plan.
In discussing the plan President Hopkins talked about the plan as an evolving document, which would need to be reexamined and possibly modified on an ongoing basis for the next five years. She also spoke of the need to develop ways to gauge the University's progress toward meeting the stated goals and objectives.
The plan is based on the deliberations of a number of different groups including those of the Board of Trustees and the members of the Faculty Association Strategic Planning Committee. President Hopkins asked Dr. Fane to talk about the process used by the Committee in developing its document, which helped define the proposed plan.
Dr. Fane told the members of the Board that the current plan was consistent with the document produced by the Faculty Association Committee. In describing the process used by the committee, Dr. Fane stated that they started by asking faculty to submit their responses to the ten questions that President Hopkins had proposed at the February Trustees meeting. After receiving responses from the faculty, the Committee reviewed these and developed a collective response to the questions, forwarding this document to the President. The Committee then met with the President and found that they were in accord on each of the basic tenets. Dr. Fane felt that the committee and the faculty had had opportunity to both provide input into the plan and to guide its development.
In asking for ratification of the plan President Hopkins thanked the faculty and staff that participated in the process.
Trustee Twomey moved adoption of the plan. Trustee Gibbs seconded the motion. The plan was approved by a unanimous vote.
In her concluding remarks President Hopkins addressed the Board and the University community. She told them that she had agonized over a decision about her future and had come to the conclusion that she needed to step down as President as of August 2.
President Hopkins' decision was based on her personal need to lessen the stress in her life so that she could fully recover her strength and health. In speaking about this decision the President spoke of how much she enjoyed her role as President and her belief that the University of North Florida was a institution with great realized and unrealized potential.
In stepping down as President, Dr. Hopkins would return to the role of a faculty member in the Department of Public Administration and Political Science after a sabbatical. She thanked all of those individuals who had helped make her term in office so successful, including the members of the Board of Trustees.
Chair Thompson thanked President Hopkins for her service over the past three-and-a-half years. She also thanked her for working so closely with the Board. Board members spoke of the service that the President had provided to the institution and the impact that she had on them individually.
Trustee Willis made a motion to accept, with regret, President Hopkins' resignation. Trustee Douglas seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Trustees Douglas and Halverson asked that the Board meet quickly to review the terms of President Hopkins' future employment. Chair Thompson stated that she would move quickly to convene the Board.
In its final action the Board affirmed its acceptance of UNF's Legislative Budget request for 2003/2004.
The meeting was then adjourned.
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It's time get out there and catch big bass
During February and March, thousands of anglers across the Lone Star State will be looking to latch onto the largemouth bass of a lifetime. The three most important questions center on where to go, when to fish and with what lures. I've got some answers for you.
First of all, let's start with the top big-bass producing lake in Texas. Without a doubt it is Lake Fork. This East Texas lake has produced 250 bass weighing 13-plus pounds. It has also produced the state record bass at 18.18 pounds. That monster was caught Jan. 24, 1992, by Barry St. Clair. He was fishing a live minnow for crappie when he got the bite of lifetime.
The top five ShareLunker producing lakes are Fork (250), Alan Henry (25), O.H. Ivie (25), Sam Rayburn (23) and Falcon (19). It should be noted that 21 private lakes have produced ShareLunker entries.
For East Texas anglers, your best bet at catching a ShareLunker entry will be on either Fork or Rayburn. If I had to pick between the two, it's a no-brainer – Fork.
What's the best big-bass bait out there? That's easy – how about a live minnow? After all, that's what the state record was caught on. But for sheer numbers of big bass, the best lures out there are jigs and soft plastics. The main thing is to be fishing on a lake that is known to produce trophy class bass. The next thing is to fish a lure where the big bass roam. During March and April on most lakes, that will be shallow, where bass will be spawning. The easiest way to catch a big bass is by sight casting to them in clear water. This tactic is simple – find some clear water and look for bass on the beds. A great lake for this is Fork. During March, it's tough to find a parking place at all the boat ramps on Fork. It's even tough to find a place to fish. And if you do plan on fishing Fork during March and April, you might want to make reservations for overnight accommodations right now.
If I had to pick one lure for catching big bass, it would be a jig with a plastic crawfish trailer. Bass are suckers for crawfish imitation lures. The Stanley Jig is one of the most popular jigs ever made, and it's caught more big bass than you can shake a stick at. Jigs can be used to catch bass all day, every day. That's especially true on Rayburn and Toledo Bend. One of the best tactics on Toledo Bend is to ease along a creek channel or a shoreline and pitch jigs to flooded timber, logs and brush.
Another big time, big-bass catching lure is a big plastic worm. That's what Richard Flores of Seguin used to a catch 15.09 pounder on Choke Canyon back in February 2010. He caught that huge bass on a 10-inch plastic worm while fishing in 12 feet of water.
Then again, there's the lizard factor. Bass hate lizards. Why? Until somebody is transformed from a bass to a human, we'll really never know. But it's got to have something to do with creepy critters crawling along bottom and eating the eggs out of a spawning bed. Like jigs, lizards have caught big time numbers of big bass. A classic example is the 14.44 pounder caught on Falcon by Bryan Aubin of Zapata. That's the lake record, and she ate a watermelon/red colored lizard fished in 6 feet of water.
The bottom line is this – you won't catch 'em unless you're on the right water at the right time and fishing the right lure.
Robert Sloan can be reached by e-mail at sloan288 [at] aol [dot] com.


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WTO Gives Antigua Only $21 Million In Sanctions; US Says 'Not So Fast...'
from the this-ain't-over-yet dept
Today the WTO came down with its final (no, this time they swear, it's final, dammit!) ruling, saying (again) that the US definitely did violate trade agreements, but that Antigua is only entitled to $21 million. The WTO did allow Antigua to target US copyrights in order to make up that amount, but the way folks like the RIAA "count" the value of copyright, $21 million is, what, like 10 songs? This is obviously far short of what Antigua was hoping for. You would think that the US might just pay off the $21 million and be done with it... but that would only be if you didn't recognize the way our government worked. Instead, even though there's no appealing the WTO's decision, the US is already warning Antigua not to put in place any sanctions based on this ruling. The US claims that it's in the process of "revising its commitments" with regards to its trade agreements and that Antigua should wait until those revisions are complete before it thinks about putting in place sanctions. While Antigua "wins" again, the reality here is that the US appears to have bullied its way into the real winning position.


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DUE WEST, S.C. – The No. 22 King Tornado fell victim to the Erskine Flying Fleet on Wednesday night, unable to recover from a 15-point, halftime deficit. King fell 77-61 to the Fleet on the road after 23 turnovers combined with an excellent shooting display by Erskine led to the team's first conference loss. Logan Lyle led the team with 16 points while Jason Seymore posted his third consecutive double-double.
Erskine broke out to a nine-point lead 13 minutes into the contest after Mike Gabbard converted on a three-point play following a drive the hole, putting the Fleet up 19-10. King cut the lead to three points after Logan Lyle (Unicoi, Tenn.) nailed back-to-back three pointers with 4:30 to go in the half. Erskine bounced back by scoring the next nine points, converting on a King turnover and two missed three pointers. Jake Haslam ended the first half with a three-point make with 29 seconds to go to extend Erskine's lead to 15 points, 35-20.
The Fleet's lead was spurred by a 50 percent shooting effort, led by Corey Sorrell going 5-for-7 from the field. Ten of his 15 points came in the first half. King, by comparison, shot only 30.4 percent and hit only three of their 15 three-point attempts in the half.
Though King's shooting marks greatly improved throughout the second half, Erskine matched and surpassed their effort by shooting 77.8 from three-point range and 58 percent from the field.
Eight minutes into the second half and 12 points separating the two teams, Erskine went on a 19-2 run when King failed to hit on three straight attempts from behind the arc and the Fleet responded by connecting on their next five shots, four from three-point range. Erskine's lead increased to 27 points and reached a game-high 29 two possessions later.
In the final 2:13 of the game, King forced three turnovers and hit a pair of three-point shots to finish the game down by 16, 77-61.
King (10-2, 5-1) was led by sophomore Logan Lyle's 16 points on 6-of-11 shooting. Twelve of his 16 points came off three pointers. Lyle came into the game ranked fourth in NCAA Division II in three-point field goals per game (3.73) and hit four against the Fleet.
Senior Jason Seymore (Powell, Tenn.) recorded his sixth double-double of the season, scoring 10 points and recording 10 rebounds.
Roderick Perkins scored a game-high 21 points and added a team-best eight rebounds. Four additional members of the Fleet scored 10 or more points. Jake Haslam led Erskine from three-point range, hitting 5-of-11 on the night.
The loss comes just a day after King was placed in the top-25 of the latest NABC/Division II Coaches' Poll, the highest ranking in program history since joining the ranks of the NCAA.
King will play host to the Pfeiffer Falcons (2-9, 1-4) on Saturday, Jan. 10. for Community Appreciation Night. The Lady Tornado will begin the doubleheader at 5:30 p.m. with the men following at 7:30 p.m.
Members of the Bristol, Tennessee/Virginia and TriCities community can attend both games, free of charge, as part of Community Appreciation Night. Join the Tornado for a day full of fun and lots of points scored.


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Thanks to the article on this site, the PumaPaint has seen a manyfold increase in activity lately. One readily apparent problem is that only one user can be painting at a time, so this site can be swamped easily.
Any number of users can watch the action by starting up the camera applet, but it only accepts one connection at a time. I have a student working on improving traffic management. Right now it is very poor, you can connect and the interface will say you are connected, but you are not really in control. What is happening is that your commands are being queued in the socket, and this is a pretty stupid feature.


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Community gardners, others across county invited to Mammoth forum today, Monday, March 18
Community Garden & Food System Networking meeting: Mammoth Lakes
Date: March 18, 2013
Time: 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Location: Mammoth Lakes Town Council Chambers, Suite Z
Contact: Ilene Mandelbaum (760) 647-6644 monogreens@aol
Sponsor: Ilene Mandelbaum- Lee Vining Community Garden
WHAT: A Networking Meeting for Representatives from all the Community Gardens in Mono County and Inyo Counties, as well as Supporting Agencies, local growers and local food system advocates.
WHEN: Monday, March 18th, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.,
WHERE: Mammoth Lakes Town Council Chambers, Suite Z, Minaret Village Shopping Center, Old Mammoth Road, upstairs next to VONS.
WHY: Community gardens and local food system projects are getting established in nearly every community in the Eastern Sierra! It is evident that it would be helpful to establish more direct and regular communications to work together on a wide variety of issues. From developing policy and working with regulatory and sponsoring agencies, to building capacity and applying for funding and resources, to sharing gardening materials, horticultural information and educational programs, we can assist each other with issues that are timely, as well as identify priorities for collaboration in the long-term.
We hope that someone can attend representing your garden, agency or organization!
Draft Agenda: A Round Table Discussion format: Suggestions welcome: What do You want to talk about?
*Introductions: Share a summary of your garden's history. (Bring photos or write-ups of your project to share!)
*Needs, Goals and Challenges: What are your needs for this season, as well as long term goals and challenges?
*Identify and Prioritize: What collaborative strategies and actions can this group pursue to address above needs, goals and challenges?
*Networking: How can we facilitate communication and collaboration? Next meeting?
Please feel free to call before the meeting for more information or to give feedback.
IMACA has offered to provide a van for coordinating transportation from Bishop. (Call Terri at 873-8557, *22.)
Please R.S.V.P!
Thank you and looking forward,
Ilene Mandelbaum
Lee Vining School and Community Garden Project


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COLLEGE PARK — Seventy-six years after Wilmeth Sidat-Singh was barred a game against Maryland because of his race, the family of the late Syracuse player and Army pilot was honored at Byrd Stadium on Saturday.
Relatives of Sidat-Singh, who died on a training mission in 1943, lined up on the field between the first and second quarters of the Terps' game against Syracuse.
The family members, joined by Maryland athletic director Kevin Anderson, were presented with a framed, black "Wounded Warrior" jersey.
Maryland's public-address announcer told fans Sidat-Singh's story as black-and-white photos of him were shown on the scoreboard.
Maryland, which didn't admit black students until 1951, objected to playing Syracuse in 1937 with Sidat-Singh on the field. Rather than cause a stir, Syracuse benched its star and lost, 13-0.
"I think it's wonderful the university had reached out to Syracuse to honor him and his family," Maryland coach Randy Edsall said after Syracuse's 20-3 victory.
Syracuse players wore helmet decals saturday with Sidat-Singh's No. 19.
"Hats off to Maryland for honoring Wilmeth Sidat-Singh in today's contest by bringing his family and doing what's right," Syracuse coach Scott Shafer said. "Seventy-six years isn't very long ago, and that injustice was in some tiny way cleaned up today."
Kumea Shorter-Gooden, Maryland's chief diversity officer, said it's not easy for some to acknowledge a racist past.
"There is a way in which we don't address these things because it doesn't feel good," she said in an interview. "People have often tried to forget it because it is shameful."
Will Likely emerges at KR, CB
With Stefon Diggs (lower leg) out for the season, freshman Will Likely is getting a chance to hone his kick return skills.
Against Syracuse on Saturday, Likely had two kickoff returns for a combined 38 yards and two punt returns for another 17 yards. In the second quarter, he sprinted to catch a punt on the run — a difficult maneuver — then took it back 19 yards.
Likely also made his first career interception, a diving grab of quarterback Terrel Hunt's pass with Maryland trailing 7-0 in the second quarter.
Likely entered the game averaging 28.7 yards per kickoff return, most in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
He said Saturday that he's expecting to score the first touchdown of his career on a kick return.
"It's getting close," he said. "I'm going to get there."
Onetime QB Petty back at LB
Shawn Petty was pressed into service as a quarterback last year after injuries depleted Maryland at the position. As a true freshman, he started the last four games of the 2012 season.
On Saturday, Petty started and got extensive playing time at his natural position: linebacker. With usual starter Cole Farrand (concussion) out against Syracuse, the sophomore finished with six tackles, including one for lost yardage.
That surpassed Petty's previous season high of four tackles, set in Maryland's last game against Clemson.


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Last ball: 'Clam' actually aided recruiting
The last ball has dropped, and the run of what Ted Jeffries long ago referred to as "The Pregnant Clam" has ended. Okay, so Jeffries isn't so sure that he actually ever gave University Hall that label. More on that later.
UHall was the home of University of Virginia basketball for 41 seasons– including four glorious campaigns in the late 1970s and early 1980s when Ralph Sampson's presence made a pass to a home game hotter than a ticket to a Beatles' concert.
The effort to replace the building began while Sampson was still on Grounds. It's been ongoing for so long that it's become easy to overlook how important University Hall was to the development of the basketball program at UVA.
"Obviously, I came from New York, and had been going to Madison Square Garden and arenas of that nature. If the team was playing at Memorial Gym, I just don't think they would have gotten my attention," says Andrew Boninti, a co-captain of the 1974-1975 team who's now a real-estate developer in Charlottesville.
Indeed, when University Hall opened in 1965, it was "state of the art," Boninti remembers. And it helped lure a slew of big-time recruits, most notably Barry Parkhill, who long-time observers consider a bigger influence on the growth of UVA's basketball program than even Sampson.
"I went to visit and got the tour from Barry Parkhill and Jim Hobgood– who was from my high school. Frank DeWitt was from Pittsburgh, and was one of my heroes as a high-school player. They were coming off a year where Barry had made a shot against South Carolina that really propelled them and got fans and everybody totally into Virginia basketball," says Gus Gerard, himself a noteworthy recruit of the early UHall years.
Gerard– now a drug-treatment counselor in Houston– recalls the atmosphere at University Hall as being a part of the allure.
"I saw the enthusiasm there," Gerard says. "To be able to be a part of that and come in with four other freshmen who were pretty good high-school players, we knew we were going to set the tone for good recruits to come in on a regular basis."
And that they did– from Parkhill and Gerard to Marc Iavaroni, Wally Walker, Jeff Lamp, Lee Raker, Ralph Sampson, Rick Carlisle, Bryant Stith, Cory Alexander, Curtis Staples, Roger Mason and on down the line.
None of the old guard say they will miss the building they credit with helping take Virginia basketball to the next level.
"I'm not so sure I'll miss UHall– because the design of the new arena seems to be so fan-friendly," Boninti says of the soon-to-open John Paul Jones Arena, which will seat 15,000 for basketball, nearly double University Hall's 8,400-fan capacity.
"I have fond memories– but I don't think I'll miss the arena itself. It wasn't air-conditioned. It was time for it to take on another life. So bring on the new arena," Boninti says.
"I think the building has served its purpose," says Parkhill, now an associate athletics director at UVA, "but the building that we're going to be moving into is just so much better for basketball– and at the end of the day, it's going to have so much more character."
"UHall was outdated– and it didn't have the mystique of Cameron, where they could get away with having that old building down there," Gerard says, referring to Cameron Indoor Stadium, the home of Duke basketball since 1940.
"It was time," Gerard says. "I'm excited for the new arena. It's going to be sad, because UHall was something I grew up in and played in, and had some tremendous games in and had some awesome teammates. And so that will be sad. But I'm glad to see the progress and commitment they've made to building the new arena– to really get the basketball program moving forward."
As for the origins of "The Pregnant Clam," Jeffries explains, "My first visit to UHall was on my recruiting visit– the first place I came to when I got in town was UHall.
"I was supposed to meet Tom Perrin, the assistant coach at the time, at the ramp just outside the men's locker room. I've been quoted as saying as I pulled in that UHall looked like a pregnant clam," says the assistant director of the Virginia Athletics Foundation.
"I don't remember saying that, but I've heard it on more than one occasion, so I guess I must have."
Coach Dave Leitao waves goodbye after the 71-70 loss to Maryland March 5, the final UVA men's basketball game at University Hall.
Barry Parkhill goes up for two during UHall's heyday.


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At IFA Berlin this year, we expect to see several different high-end smartphones on display from a variety of manufacturers. One such device is the mysterious Optimus G from LG.
Today marks the first time we've heard the name Optimus G, and already we have a handful of rumored specs tied to the device. According to Asia Today, the LG Optimus G is a 4.7-inch device with an IPS True HD display, quad-core processor, 13-megapixel camera, 2GB of RAM and access to voice over LTE running Android 4.0, with LG's Optimus UI 3.0 on top. As far as how the Optimus G looks, we don't have any pictures yet, but it's rumored to take after the Optimus L family of devices.
The Optimus G is expected to release in LG's domestic market sometime next month. We're not sure when it will come to the US, but when it does, it may not launch as just any old carrier device.
Earlier this afternoon, a DoCoMo fall roadmap leaked showing several different models of Nexus phones. Among them was an LG device pegged as the Optimus Nexus. This is total speculation, but I wouldn't be surprised to see the Optimus Nexus turn up as an Optimus G variant. Quad-core processor, 4.7-inch HD display, 2GB of RAM; sounds like it would make for a good Nexus to me.
We'll be keeping an eye out for more information on the Optimus G as IFA draws near.


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NOVA "Mind of a Rampage Killer" NOVA correspondent Miles O'Brien investigates new theories about why some people become destructive rampage killers. O'Brien also explores what science can reveal about a brain at risk for violence and whether there is a way to recognize dangerous minds in time to stop violence.G
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Everyday Edisons "A Hot and Steamy Clean" Sponges, dishcloths and soapy rags dipped into a bucket or sink over and over may not be the most hygienic way to clean your kitchen. That's why prolific inventor, Eric Huber, decided to do something about it. His idea was a device that contains water from the tap that after putting in the microwave can hold the temperature to the point of steaming while you wipe off surfaces. D
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Everyday Edisons "I Can Finally Grasp It!" We've all heard that "a friend in need, is a friend indeed," but for inventor, Mark Stark, it was no question that his friend needed a helping hand. Born without his left hand, Mark's friend, Dave Vogt never knew what his friend was working on in his shop and garage for months and months until one day, he presented Dave with an artificial hand that would change his life. A heart-warming story of compassion and friendship, this episode brings to light a need, an idea, a prototype and, of course, a challenge to our Everyday Edisons team. D