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Jenny comes from a very musical family and started piano when she was five years old. She grew up constantly listening to her father practicing his guitar and brother practicing violin. Since then, her accomplishments include an Honorable Mention at the Korea Times Youth Music Competition. She has performed in two solo recitals and has performed biannually with the Beverly Hills Chamber Orchestra. Jenny has participated in the Frederic Chopin Felix Mendelssohn Minifest 2005 and has regularly performed at the Colburn School of Performing Arts from 2003 - 2008. Jenny was also a part of the Goldcoast Chamber Music Festival and was awarded the second prize at the Chamber Music Walker Competition. She has excellent communication skills and has worked as an assistant to the Program Coordinator at Montecito Summer Music Festival while al
Jenny started teaching neighborhood kids while she was in high school and has continued to inspire her students throughout her academic studies. She strives to make every lesson different, tailored to individual student's needs, whether he or she is a beginning toddler or in need of advanced technique.
Jenny has always had a passion for the performing arts. During her years at USC, she discovered Latin dancing. She has performed, choreographed, and taught for USC's Latin dance team Break On 2 and is still involved. She has participated and performed at numerous salsa and bachata festivals/congresses.
*** Lesson Details ***
As a teacher, I try to make music learning as fun and well-rounded as possible. Every student is unique, and I try my best to accommodate every individual's needs. I encourage students to always ask questions, no matter how silly it might sound, and to trust me to help you achieve your goals. I encourage students to tell me their favorite songs and genre of music and use the knowledge to help keep them motivated, to remind them that learning is fun.
For all ages and levels, I prefer to incorporate music theory as part of the learning process. It allows the student to see the how and why, to not only feel music but also understand it. If your goal is primarily playing oriented, I will, of course, adjust my teaching style to fit your needs.
I learn something new from every student, love seeing my students improve and gain confidence in themselves. I ask that students come with an open mind and be prepared to make mistakes because no piece is perfect and neither are lessons. Lessons give you the opportunity to make mistakes without judgement. You can trust me to always have a positive attitude, it is OK to make mistakes, but practice to play better, and enjoy the feedback to see yourself improve! Learning piano does not happen in a few lessons and is a lifelong rewarding process. I hope to see you treat music with respect, so let's make beautiful music together!
I also provide choreography for wedding dances (couples, father/daughter). My main focus is on the social aspect of Latin dancing, such as salsa, bachata, merengue, and cha cha. Thus, I will only take students who are able to go out dancing to studios, restaurants, and clubs, meaning 18+ individuals or groups. Every week, I will provide new, cool, and stimulating choreography that supplements technique while developing your own unique style. I love to see my students out on the dance floor, implementing moves learned and having fun! Dancing is a healthy, joyful activity. Get ready for a confidence boost and let's get your heart pumping!
*** Studio Equipment ***
Music - Upright piano and teaching/practice materials.
Dance - Music playing device, carpet.
*** Travel Equipment ***
Music - Student should have a keyboard or piano and practice related materials. Dance - Ladies should have secure, comfortable heels. Gentlemen should wear non-rubber soled shoes. Preferably wood or laminate floor. Carpet is ok but will have a harder time developing technique. Also should have some sort of stereo or speaker system, a computer is OK if it is loud.
*** Specialties ***
Piano: All Ages and All Levels. Classically trained. Encourage students to incorporate favorite songs/genres of music be it rock, pop, jazz, etc.
Dance: Wedding dances and Latin styles for social dancing, such as salsa, bachata, merengue, & cha-cha. Personal choreography based on routine moves augmented by current trends.
Tutoring: elementary to middle school subjects. study skills, hw help.
· Music Theory · In home
· Piano · In home
· Piano · In home
Jenny J.
Jenny J.
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Let me start off by saying that math is my FAVORITE subject! In these tutoring sessions, you will receive help with homework, prepare for tests and quizzes, and better your overall understanding of math. I teach with patience and fun because I feel that this is the key to achieving goals and inspiring a good work ethic.
About Jessie
I have been tutoring and teaching private lessons for over five years, and currently have over 40 active students. I received my bachelor's degree in music with an emphasis on vocal performance at the Unive
For academic tutoring (i.e. math, theory, vocabulary) I work on helping the student understand their homework and help prepare them for tests. I can also provide worksheets if necessary and am prepared to demonstrate problem areas in different ways if needed, because everyone learns differently. For voice, piano, music, and acting lessons I teach the student based on what their current level is. If you have no experience, that's okay! My lessons are uniquely designed to fit your needs no matter what level you may be.
As a music major I developed a deeper understanding of music theory, piano, voice, and theater. I received my A.A. in Music at College of the Desert and my Bachelor of Music degree at the University of Redlands- which I attended on a music scholarship. I have played leading roles in several operas and musicals in Southern California, including Gianni Schicchi, Die Fledermaus, La Boheme (DTL nominee), The Impresario, The Grand Duke, Patience (DTL award), Cosi fan tutte, Little Women, Seussical, and many more. I have also appeared in several concerts, opera scenes, competitions (winning music scholarships and theater awards), and worked as a singer in churches, restaurants, and in pop bands. I continue to stay active in the performance industry, because performing is a part of who I am and I could never live without it!
With this experience under my belt, I feel a desire to pass on my knowledge to students. I carry a strong passion to help people develop their abilities and make them their own. I truly believe that if someone wants something out of life they will achieve it with dedication, perseverance, confidence, and by having fun doing it!
*Note: My home office has a lot of stairs and two cats. If you are disabled or have a feline allergy, please consider in-home lessons or lessons online.
· Singing · Online
· Singing · In studio
· Child Acting · Online
Thank you and she can't wait for the next class.
Jessie M.
Jessie M.
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I teach both in Spanish and English and specialize in Algebra. My methods Especially for my younger students I make math fun by using different problem solving games.
About Rosita
I am proud to share my student's vast array of musical successes. From being cast on short anime films and musicals to being accepted into prestigious performing arts academies to conquering the Karaoke scene. My passion for multiple languages and love of music is the desire driving me to share the gifts for teaching young children to open the door to their own musical abilities and
I will make sure my students have fun and help them get in the right track to their musical goals.
Also, I constantly upload videos on Singing, The Spanish Language, and Japanese! So keep Checking in! It ranges on tips and answering the most common questions on those particular subjects!
Also There are discounted rates for worship teams and church choirs. For more information please contact me through the "Ask a Question feature"
*** Lesson Details ***
I do my absolute best to create a positive atmosphere for my students. Even when the students feel frustrated or stressed, it is important to inspire them and give them the fuel that they need. Though I am strict when it comes to homework and their about their studies. Every lesson at the beginning I will review what we learned previously and test them.
then begin with proper breathing technique exercises, the cornerstone of all vocals. We move on to vocal exercises to condition the voice. Then we work on the songs that you are eager to sing!
I will use a piano when doing vocal warm ups and conditioning exercises. Students that play other instruments and accompany themselves when performing (such as a guitar) are encouraged to bring that instrument to their lessons. My goal is for them to gain the knowledge that they need to help reach their artistic goals.
With all my lessons every student will be taught a basic run down of Music Theory. My students will always progress in what they do. They will have the discipline that they need and yet have fun and be filled with inspiration. Which is the most important thing, to be Inspired to do better.
*** Studio Equipment ***
iMac, condensing mic...performing mic, keyboard, mixer...living room of apartment.
*** Travel Equipment ***
I do have a portable keyboard. Though I do expect the student to have their own recording device and karaoke tracks. At Home I do have a studio, and if the students has an iPod or an Mp3 player I can attach it to a device where all of us can hear the tracks. I do have a recording studio as well.
*** Specialties ***
I specialize in Musical Theatre, and Pop rock genres. When I teach my students I always have them learn a song of another language whether it's Spanish or Japanese. It helps with diction when they learn a song outside the English Language. Also It helps them to learn another Language at the same time. Also I give them a little anatomy class when they are learning how to sing. I give them a model of the vocal Chords and different areas of the Larynx and which part works for the chest voice and the head voice.
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If you can Speak you can Sing- Always wanted to learn how to sing and learn a new language? In this package we will do both! With 4 singing lessons (30 minutes each for kids 60 minute each for adults) to learn the proper technique to improve the voice and 4-languages lessons (English, Spanish or Japanese, 30 minutes each for kids 60 minute each for adults) ) to learn the grammar structure and get you conversing with a native speaker! Plus you will learn how to sing a song in the language you chose! This will be 2 classes a week or 2 classes every other week. This means one singing lesson a week and one language lesson a week. If you have kids this is perfect for the summer!
$225 for 30 minute lessons.
$300 for 60 minute lessons.
Let's Sing Anime! Do you love singing to those openings and Ending theme songs when watching your favorite Anime? I do! What can I say I'm an Anime Nerd. With this package you'll get 4 Singing lessons (30 minutes each for kids 60 minute each for adults) and 4- hour Japanese lessons (30 minutes each for kids 60 minute each for adults) ! Let's learn how to sing those songs right and know what they mean without reading those subtitles!
$225 for 30 minute lessons.
$300 for 60 minute lessons.
If you will like more information Click "Ask a Question" and all questions will go directly to me!
· Singing · In studio
· Singing · In studio
· Vocal Training · Online
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Rosita R.
Rosita R.
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I can help students to understand an move towards independence in Common Core Math.
About Janice
*** Specialties ***
Classical Piano
Certificate of Merit through state Music teachers association
· Piano · In home
She has a lot of patience and gives you the confidence that you need so you don"t get discouraged.
She is just the type of instructor that I was looking for!
· Classical Piano · In home
· Piano · In home
Janice T.
Janice T.
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I make math fun and explain it in terms that are understandable. Very patient and compassionate and thorough.
About Fawn
Fawn is not your typical music coach. As a recent Billboard hit recording artist & coaching 21 years, Fawn immediately gets to your goals & together you reach them. What you learn becomes part of you & that's the key to success. Whether you're beginner, advanced, special needs, have a short term issue, long term issue or even damaged vocal chords, whatever your situation, Fawn can handle it all successfully :) Not just in voice, but also in any difficult musical area including songwriting, performance, recording, piano & more.
In Los Angeles, Fawn is the music and entertainment industry's coach known as the one who "gets the job done." Clients have included Grammy and Oscar winners as well as vocalists and actors from The Voice, American Idol, Disney, America's Got Talent, Nickelodeon, X-Factor an
Fawn is a very fun, yet honest and straight-forward coach. She loves working with adults and children, and considers lessons a 'team effort to reach her students' goals. Being that music and the entertainment business are her career and life, she is current and relevant, yet has plenty of old school training to be well rounded and help students build a strong foundation. Music and the entertainment business are her life, and she loves helping people reach their goals and meet their dreams. She has released 5 albums, several singles, won numerous awards and worked with such talents as Grammy winners Lalah Hathaway and Paula Cole, Meredith Brooks, Vampire Diaries Kat Grahm, BT, Jeff Goldblum, Right Said Fred, Ed Townsend, QD3, Club Nuveau's Val Watson, Robbie Benson and shared the stage with Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, Carol Channing, Kevin Sorbo, Pink, Joss Stone, David Guetta, Katy Perry, Moby, Dionne Warwick, James Torme', David Foster, Thelma Houston, David Pomeranz, War and countless others. She has also worked with Kevin Costner, Alexandra Paul, David Marshall Grant, Florence Henderson, Jay Leno, Hulk Hogan, Darryl Hannah, Tommy Lee, Martin Lawrence, Magic Johnson, Pamela Anderson, Jermaine Dupri, Rae Dawn Chong, Eva Longoria, Joan Rivers, Erik Estrada, John Amos, and others appearing with them in film, TV and benefits for worthy causes.
Over the years, Fawn has been known to bring students into her inner circle, so they can gain more experience and exposure, taking them to red carpets, events and even putting them up onstage to perform. She remembers having piano, voice and songwriting coaches, and being frustrated in voice because instructors were not addressing issues that needed to be addressed. This is why she creates a positive and comfortable, safe environment so students can open up and progress quickly. Fawn moves straight to the heart of the matter and gets whatever needs work figured out, so students can move on to what their goals and dreams are. She has helped actors be able to sing parts for their TV shows, helped popular bands be able to have good stage performances and presence with precision dancing and singing and has helped vocalists find their true voice. She is able to get piano students as young as 5 to a high-level Concerto level of playing with in 3 years, completely reading the pieces on their own. The youngest person she has ever taught was 3 years old and blind. The oldest person she has ever taught so far taught was 89 years old, after suffering a stroke. She was able to help her get her voice back within 20 minutes of her first lesson. Fawn also does vocal rehabilitation, vocal therapy, and music therapy. She has worked with special needs children with Downs Syndrome, ADHD, ADD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Pit Hopkins Disease and more. As far as being a songwriter, Fawn generally writes words and music at the same time but she has also written lyrics and music separately, as well as composed instrumental pieces. Fawn trained with Pat Pattison and Grammy winning Lyricist Marty Panzer in lyric writing and she is a master at producing, recording and editing vocals, and is happy to help you with your recording projects, as she owns Terrace Recording Studios in Los Angeles, CA.
Brief Synopsis of Professional Experience:
- Platinum and Gold Award Winning Vocal Coach
- Began in the Entertainment Industry at age 6 months, starring in several National TV Commercials
- Recording Artist and songwriter of Billboard Top 10 Hit song "Wish U Love"
- Recording Artist and songwriter of Top 10 Hit song "Solitude"
- Recording Artist and songwriter of Top 10 Hit song "Where Has Your Love Gone"
- Award Winning Songwriter/Lyricist
- Grammy Winning Vocal and Songwriting Clientele
- Berklee College Of Music
-Seasoned Jazz, Pop, Blues and Commercial vocalist
I can get them to Concerto level in 3 years, completely reading music on their own and self sufficient. I teach all of the important fundamentals for a strong foundation, but to the PERSONALITY of the person, because each of us has different styles, different points of view, different things that block us, different things that inspire us. I teach the same, important fundamentals necessary for a strong foundation, but tailor make it to each individual. I teach all styles of music.
I love working with individuals and groups who want to meet their musical dreams, achieve success in their entertainment careers and/or take their abilities and talents to a higher quality level. I have been known to take some of my students on red carpets with me as well as get them performing opportunities and put them in high level networking situations as well.
- Patient
- All ages (have taught 3-89 so far!)
- Great with kids (of all ages!)
- Studio Session Vocal Coaching
- I teach children and adults with special needs
- Injured Chords/Vocal Therapy/Voice Rehabilitation
- Live Performance and Stage Presence
- Music Therapy for special needs
Learn song form, tighten lyrics and melodies, get inspired when you don't "feel" like writing, good prosody, copyright, legalities, how to place songs in film and TV, record your finished song in the studio.
Emphasis on reading music, classical training, music theory, fingering, improv, chords and ear training. All styles of music are taught-Classical/Jazz/Ragtime/Pop/Broadway/R&B-Chord Charts, How to Accompany a Singer, Compose Music, Write songs and Play Piano while Singing. Learn about the origin of music, composers, how styles of music evolved.
"Make A Stop at the Vocal Shop"
Learn correct breathing, how to put emotion in your voice, how to connect with your fan base and audience, how to expand your vocal range, style a song, address pitch problems, microphone technique, ear training, how to change your voice for different styles of singing, Opera/R & B/Pop/Jazz/Gospel/Broadway/Jingle singing - Studio singing vs. Live singing, performance, songwriting, lyric writing, stage presence, recording artist packaging, preparation and auditions, recording studio vocal coaching for studio sessions. I have also studied with Seth Riggs and teach his methods. For people who are tone def, or completely off pitch, I can get you on pitch with in 3 lessons.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Recording Studio:
Complete professional home studio with vocal both. Equipment confidential, but includes piano, guitars, microphones, vocal booth, music stands, step master and much more.
Billboard Hit Song, Best Dance Album of the Year and Best Dance Single of The Year Recorded there, as well as many other songs for film and TV.
Kitchen and Bathroom. 400 square feet. Seating for additional guests, parents. Lighting and Disco ball! :)
*** Travel Equipment ***
Amp, Microphone, Teaching Materials, Video Camera, iPad, recorder, other
*** Specialties ***
*Voice-I specialize in Body Programming, Vocal Rehabilitation, Music Therapy, as well as Seth Riggs's technique. I combine those two techniques, plus my own experience of being in the entertainment industry since the age of 6 months old. Some of the things I cover are range, singing correctly, finding your mix, finding your middle, strengthening your head voice, strengthening your chest voice, vocal placement, correct breathing, singing with feeling, singing in different languages, opera, jazz, pop, Broadway, jingle singing, scat singing, blues, rock, hip hop, r and b, children's, and more.
*Piano-all genres are covered with an emphasis on classical, but I also cover-jazz, pop, songwriting, ragtime etc. Theory, technique, ear training and more
*Songwriting- good prosody, melody, lyrical meter, chords and more.
*I teach what is needed, and tailor the lesson to the personality and individual goals. All students have are given a strong foundation to build on.
· Vocal Training · Online
· Classical Piano · Online
· Jazz Voice · In studio
Fawn A.
Fawn A.
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We will focus on both the students' strengths and weaknesses. This lesson will be centered around discovering methods that truly work for the student. These methods will be ones that are fun and comprehensive to their particular learning style.
In these lessons, we will recap what we have talked about before as well as explore what I have most recently given the student. We will then meticulously go through the lesson to make sure that you comfortably understand. To conclude, we will make sure that all questions are answered as well as make a plan of action for the next lesson.
About Celina
I have recently graduated AMDA The College and Conservatory for the Dramatic Arts with a Bachelor's Degree in the Performing Arts. Currently, I am working on a second degree with focuses in Business and Sociology. In High School, I started taking College and University Courses by Sophomore year. By the time I had graduated, I had tested in and passed over 10 courses for college credit. This list included: English Language, English Literature, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, AB Calculus, Biology, Chemistry, and Psychology. I graduated with Honors in both high school and college. College was dev
I have over twelve years of experience playing the flute, as well as over six tutoring my peers and younger students in academia. I spent these six years primarily helping people with what they needed help with. My prior experience was both volunteer and me being…well, me! I also have over twelve years of experience as a nanny and childcare provider. I love working with children and find that one of the most fulfilling things to see in life is seeing a child's passion increase ten-fold as they learn more about something that intrigues them. I adore sharing knowledge and I feel that helping others reach and attain their goals has helped me to learn more about myself and what I must do to reach my own. I have dedicated my young life to immersing myself in the arts and pursuing knowledge. I feel like I can help you learn in fun and amazing ways that you have never thought of before. :)
Lessons (in the pupil's desired focus) will begin with a small look at how each student operates. Everyone learns differently! Lessons will then expand into fun and in depth sessions as I help each student find what exactly it is that intrigues them most. This will be accompanied by ironing out the wrinkles of the more complicated things. Lessons will always end with a laugh and a smile!
No matter what it is you decide to tackle, you can learn it. There is absolutely nothing that you can't learn. I'm here to help you!
*** Lesson Details ***
Lessons in each of my specialties will be run a little differently. Here are the general breakdowns for lessons that I will run:
Flute Lessons: In these lessons, we will begin with a warm up and then a review of what has been learned in the previous lesson or more of the fundamentals that may have not been learned yet. After this segment, we will continue to push forward with correct technique and musicianship. The end of the lesson will be devoted to giving things to work on as well as something fun that will be learned before you are dismissed.
Academic Lessons: In these lessons, we will recap what we have talked about before as well as explore what I have most recently given the student. We will then meticulously go through the lesson to make sure that you comfortably understand. To conclude, we will make sure that all questions are answered as well as make a plan of action for the next lesson.
Acting Lessons: In these lessons, we will have a productive and interactive warm up. As soon as you feel ready we will tackle your project. I will teach you beats, arcs, break downs, and make sure that you know and can react to what is happening in your piece. You will have an amazing time and I promise that you will go away with a little more insight than you had when you came in.
*** Travel Equipment ***
The only lesson type that requires any equipment is the Flute lesson. I will bring a music stand, my own personal flute to help the student mimic things that I will show him/her, as well as the books that I will help train him/her with (if you have your own personal books you would like to use, we can use those as well). I still do expect the student to have his/her own flute. For all other lessons, no travel equipment is necessary. We are going to have a blast!
*** Specialties ***
My upmost specialty in teaching is Flute. I train beginner and intermediate students how to play, read music, create musicality, and help prep them for competitions, recitals, and other performances. I have personally been playing the flute for over 12 years.
My next specialty is helping tutor and teach academic subjects. I will help mentor you or your child to get better grades in school in the subjects mentioned above. I help teach beginner and intermediate students.
My last specialty is helping coach acting. I have received my BFA in Performing Arts and love acting and theater. I specialize in helping beginner and intermediate students prep for auditions and learn about the art of theater itself. I will help with techniques as well as personal coaching.
Celina S.
Celina S.
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Master in all elementary math concepts. Can identify student shortfalls and address them through the subject fundamentals approach and by tying in real world applications for easier grasp of material.
About Daniel
I'm a graduate of UCLA School of Engineering with a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering. I have a passion for explaining how the physical world works through math and physics along with 9 years of tutoring experience in those subjects, test prep, and mentorship programs. The teaching strategy I believe in emphasizes subject fundamentals, a powerful and necessary tool for higher problem solving. This strategy has proven very effective regardless of the student's educational background or mental ability. Besides being knowledgeable, I am motivating, caring, and patient in guiding your student to academic success!
Executive Functioning is a separate realm that tutoring can assist in. It deals with cognitive processes including organization, time management, and study skills. Much of the difficulty students face in academic subje
• Elementary • Pre-Algebra • Algebra 1 & 2 • Geometry • Pre-Calculus
• Trigonometry • AP Calculus • Applied/Business Calculus • Differential Equations
• AP Physics 1 & 2 • College Physics
Test Prep:
• SAT I & II • ACT • ISEE • SSAT • HSPT • GRE • and more
• MS Word • Excel • PowerPoint • Adobe Acrobat • General Windows/MAC
• Grade Monitoring • Teacher Collaboration
Executive Functioning:
• Organization • Time Management • Study Skills
• Completely turned around achievement and self-confidence of mentored students
• Track record of student improvement particularly in math and physics
Contact me at 818-577-7000
*Cancellation Policy: At least 24 hours notice or charged for full session
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Daniel F.
Daniel F.
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About Tyler
While at Elon I worked as a teacher's assistant for two years where I specialized in and began instructing the Meisner technique.
Duties as a teacher's assistant: coaching in-class work (repetitions, activities, monologues, and scenes), providing private coaching for students with whatever they needed assistance in, grading and reviewing students.
While at Elon University I also trained in Stanislavsky, Acting for the Camera, Shakespeare, Improv, and Voice (Skinner technique, Fitzmaurice) and Movement (Laban and Alexander techniques, BMC [Body-Mind Centering], and Yoga).
I've studied abroad in Arezzo, Italy, where I studied Commedia dell'Arte and Physical Theatre, and I've also studied under actress Marilyn
Tyler A.
Tyler A.
About Mark J.Close
I'm a state certified math teacher for 6-12. I have taught math, physical science, and life science for 4 years at the middle school level at a private school in Los Angeles.
I focus on making sure students understand the language of math. I incorporate quality note taking methods, as well as ensure students are solving problems with an organized step by step approach.
I also have an extensive science and engineering background knowledge both in-school and in practical application with 13 years of engineering experience in industry. I often connect the raw math concepts with their applications in secondary level science subjects like physics and chemistry.
For high school students, I always stress the key Algebra principles for the ACT and SAT.
For college students, I am able to cover differential and integral calculus, linear algebra, and statistics.
I can meet in person, but given the horrible LA traffic, I would prefer to conduct online sessions in which I can both ...
About Mark
I'm a former engineer turned math and science teacher. My Mechanical Engineering education is from Stanford and my masters in Engineering Management is from Milwaukee School of Engineering. I have over 6 years of teaching experience in public, charter, and private school classrooms. I have 2 years of experience working part-time at one of the top-tier professional tutoring centers in the nation which has trained me to teach subjects ranging from beginning reading to high school courses and SAT/ACT prep.
I can teach any math from K-college. I like to say "K thru Calc!"! I have a passion for learning and try my best to light the fire for learning in all of my students. When it comes to the nuts and bolts of math, that's the easy part, but I take it father and have fun with math through story telling, connection with language and with
Try me as a tutor and you will not be disappointed... : )
· ACT Math · In home
He is amazing, we are so delighted and pleased to have him as a teacher and a mentor!
Mark J.
Mark J.
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I have experience tutoring for a few years in algebra. I truly love math and will make it feel easy and enjoyable to learn!
About saralynn
Currently, I am helping middle school students at an after-school tutoring company.
I am a Graphic Designer with a demonstrated history of working in the mobile/digital marketing and advertising industry. Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, typography, and conceptual design. Strong arts and design professional graduated from the University of Southern California with a B.S. in Architecture and Communication Design. Passionate about the fashion and beauty industry.
Art is a part of who I am and I would love to share my lifetime's experience on how to create a style of your own.
I am of Nicaraguan descent and am passionate about my culture and teaching students conversational Spanish.
Please take a look at my portfolio to see if I'
My art can be seen on my online shop:
· Graphic Design · Online
saralynn V.
saralynn V.
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text: This sunday I decided at the last minute to ride from FW to Houston to visit friends and watch the Super Bowl. I plotted a route in google maps that kept me on the twisty farm roads but for the life of me couldn't find the export KML button that should have been right in front of me and I couldn't remember how the hell I'd converted the google maps to basecamp. Crap. So I tried to make a route in Basecamp "real quick" but hadn't watched the tutorials and that software is anything but intuitive. By now I had lost an hour screwing around, was getting pretty cranky to say the least and was going to miss the game entirely if I didn't get out the door. I ended up writing out a turn list and putting it on my tank bag like I used to do, and then just used the Montana as an overview. This actually worked well and I felt like I was looking at the gps less which I think is a good thing. Had a great six hour FM road ride there and an even better seven hour ride home with great weather, and I got to eat gumbo and made it by halftime. Now that I'm home, I spent today learning basecamp. I even called garmin and cleared up a few things like how to merge routes, how to organize the lists etc. I also reviewed my google maps to garmin procedure and now that I know what I'm doing, I've decided that routing in google maps is the way to go. Long story short, Basecamp maps are nowhere near as good as Google's. In Google I can use map view, satellite view or a hybrid, terrain view (my fav for finding interesting hilly roads) and even street view where I can look down a road and see the condition of the tarmac itself. Google maps also are much better for searching for POI's or getting directions with multiple destinations. Also after saving the route to "My Places" I can view them on my iphone if needed and can quickly share the route's link with others and they can view them on any computer. ******** Here's how: Sign in to your google account. If you don't have one, create one so you can save the maps in My Places. Get directions between two points using terrain view or view of your preference. Click on the route and drag to desired roads that are on the way. (Every time you drag the route, it will "lock down" the previous section of the route so use this adding snap points as needed to keep editing your route without changing what you've already tweaked) Save to MyPlaces- the Save button is at the bottom of left hand written directions. You'll then have to scroll to the bottom of the My Maps list to get to the "create a new map". Save your route as a new map then hit the EDIT button and rename the route. Click SAVE, and this is important (and why I couldn't find the damn export KML button) click DONE. Now you should see under the name a KML link. Right click this and "download linked file as" and save it where you can find it, in a GPS routes folder somewhere. convert from KML to .gpx with http://gpx2kml.com/ select conversion to be KML to GPX, choose the KML file you created in google maps, set options for Waypoints and Tracks (the default) and hit CONVERT. Right click where it says "download new file HERE" and tweak the name so it's the same as the KML file. (gpx2kml will add some extra stuff to the name). On my Mac this creates an XML file but you can change it to a .gpx. Launch Basecamp Under File, Import the .gpx file you've created. This will create a track in Basecamp. Select the track in the list and right click and rename since it will have added some extra stuff to the name. With your renamed track highlighted in the list, under Basecamp's EDIT menu, use the "Create Route From Track" command. Transfer your Route and Track to the Montana. (note to self) Save these directions in your address book under Garmin so you'll remember! ************ Once you've done it you'll see it's much easier than it sounds in my description. You still need to learn Basecamp for organizing your gps generated tracks but for me this is the best of both worlds. You get the detailed awesome maps of Google, (which btw even Garmin uses when you hit the more info button of an Adventure), and you build a library of routes in two places for easy access if you have a computer handy. You also are creating a track and a route in case the gps wants to recalculate for you. Hope this helps, if nothing else, it'll help me next time I'm in a hurry! ****** Update Edit: Looks like the KML import function in BC works now so you might be able to skip the gpx2kml.com step and go straight to importing your google maps track once you've created the .kml.

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Danielle writes: We are getting married this fall in the mountains of Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Our colors are regency (bright purple) and malibu (turquoise). I like the wildflower mixes, but I wanted something different since I'm the bride.
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Master Gracey, on 14 April 2013 - 01:08 PM, said:
I seriously DOUBT the SWW team sat down and discussed the DETAILS of the contract. NOT. ROFLMAO. All the CMs are told. This is what we are doing. Nothing more. Nothing less. The CMs don't get to sit in with imaginer changes or contracts with events.
It's ALWAYS about money.
I could care less if you believed me, ROFLMAO at your ROFLMAO....them be the facts.


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#RSL Tweets of the Day (@RealSaltLake)
As announced Friday night, #RSL to attend 2014 Desert Diamond Cup hosted by @FCTucson - Feb. 19 - March 1: http://fctucson.com/team/ddc-and-mls-preseason-clubs-announced/ …
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Rehabilitating Horses with Back Problems
Stretching exercises that engage the cervical (neck) and thoracic (mid-back) areas can be beneficial for rehabilitating horses with back problems.
Photo: Adam Spradling/The Horse
Horses can suffer musculoskeletal pain and injuries anywhere along the axial skeleton that comprises the skull, vertebral column, sternum, and ribs. Bringing these horses back to form post-injury can be difficult and time-consuming, but possible thanks to both time-tested mobilization exercises and cutting-edge physical therapy techniques.
During the American Association of Equine Practitioners' Focus on the Sport Horse program, held July 20-22, in Louisville, Kentucky, Philippe Benoit, DVM, MS, of Clinique Equine des Bréviaires in France and former veterinarian for the French show jumping team, described methods for rehabilitating horses recovering from any number of back problems.
After a thorough clinical exam and movement evaluation, "the first technique of rehabilitation of musculoskeletal disease is to obtain progressive movement and mobilization of the affected areas," Benoit said. The main idea behind rehab, he said, is to restore a horse's normal motion.
Owners can perform various mobilization techniques when the horse is cold (before being exercised), warming up, and warmed up.
Benoit said rehabilitation exercises owners can perform when before the horseis cold include:
- Stretching exercises such as carrot stretches to engage the cervical (neck) and thoracic (mid-back) areas;
- Massage from a qualified physical therapist;
- Walking in-hand forward, backward, and on a figure-eight; and
- Keeping the horse's back warm with a blanket or hot packs.
When the horse is warming up:
- Electrical stimulation from a veterinarian;
- Applying weighted boots around the hind pasterns to improve proprioception (a horse's awareness of where his feet are) and increase hip, stifle, hock, and ankle flexion; and
- Working on a longe line with a training device—such as side reins, a Chambon, a Gogue, or a Pessoa rig—to encourage the horse to move and use his body properly.
And once the horse is warmed-up:
- Working on different footings and slopes: "Uphill work promotes engagement and abdominal wall contraction," Benoit said. "Downhill work increases passive engagement and will be challenging for horses suffering from sacroiliac joint disease. Deep footing will make the horse elevate its hind limbs more. Firm footing increases vibration and is not indicated for horses with joint or bone diseases such as kissing spines and facet joint (between the vertebrae) disease."
- Trotting over poles to induce conscious proprioception and more hip and gluteal (hind end) muscle function.
Benoit then described types of under saddle exercises riders should or should not do depending on what area of the horse's back they are rehabilitating.
Thoracic pain Allow these horses to move freely on the longe line as part of their warm-up, Benoit said, because they tend to counterbend when cold. But make sure the line is loose and the circle size large (at least 20 meters). He said to avoid using a surcingle, which can increase longissimus muscle (the long back muscle that runs from the neck to the pelvis) tension, supraspinous ligament (which runs along the vertebral column) pain, and kissing spines issues. "The choice and fit of saddle is paramount for this type of back issue," he added.
Thoracolumbar and lumbar (lower back) pain Benoit suggested walking these horses for a long time (approximately 20 minutes) before trotting. "Some horses feel better cantering instead of trotting because there is less axial movement of the spinal column," he said, encouraging owners to canter for a couple minutes in each direction before trotting. In cold regions or seasons Benoit recommended covering the back area with a warm rug while working.
Lumbosacral and pelvic or sacroiliac pain Also walk these horses for a long time before working and canter briefly before trotting. Under tack Benoit suggested performing progressive half passes to engage the pelvis after warming up. He also cautioned against working in tight circles and instead suggested riders work on concentric circles (starting 50 to 60 feet wide and getting progressively smaller) to encourage the horse to bend more and lean in less, ultimately pushing more with his inside hind leg.
But exercises alone aren't always enough to promote back healing. In these cases, Benoit said the following commonly used modalities could be beneficial when properly applied:
- Massage can increase blood flow and identify muscle spasms. "Many massage techniques are available, but this would be the first modality to offer to owners and grooms working on their own horses," Benoit said.
- Laser can be used to stimulate specific trigger (myofascial pain) points and aid healing.
- Therapeutic ultrasound can increase blood flow, relax muscles, and stimulate trigger points. Kinesiotape applied to limit certain joints' movement can "relax or strengthen muscles, support ligaments, stimulate circulation, and decrease inflammation, depending upon how and where it's applied," Benoit explained.
- Electrotherapy uses various instruments—such as transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulators (or TENS), interferential stimulators, neuromuscular and functional electrical stimulators, galvanic muscle stimulators, and microcurrent electrical stimulators—to stimulate nerves and decrease pain.
- Shock wave therapy can help treat myofascial pain and muscle spasms.
- Magnetic therapy might enhance blood vessel formation.
- Cyrotherapy using anhydrous nitrogen can stimulate and relax sore muscles.
- Hydrotherapy, including water treadmill use and swimming, helps the horse strengthen his muscles without overloading the limbs if, say, he also had surgery recently.
- Saddle adjustment to ensure a proper fit can help avoid or eliminate muscle spasms.
"Some of these techniques are being scientifically evaluated, but practitioners have used many of these tools to help horses recover quicker," Benoit said. "The main techniques used today are massage, TENS therapy, and stretching; however, functional electrostimulation and therapeutic ultrasound or kinesiotaping can hopefully be used for other serious issues in the future."
Owners should work with their veterinarians to determine which rehabilitation techniques and exercises are appropriate for their particular horse's injury and discipline. And because back problems are often linked to lower limb issues, Benoit suggested working with your veterinarian to ensure the horse remains sound and monitoring the horse's topline muscle for any asymmetries. "This would be the minimum to keep him comfortable under tack," he said.
About the Author
Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor
Alexandra Beckstett, Managing Editor of The Horse and a native of Houston, Texas, is a lifelong horse owner who has shown successfully on the national hunter/jumper circuit and dabbled in hunter breeding. After graduating from Duke University, she joined Blood-Horse Publications as Assistant Editor of its book division, Eclipse Press, before joining The Horse.
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If your willing to share - how are people monitoring the temperature of paraffin baths on tissue processors? Are you using additional thermometers directly into the paraffin baths, or just going by the digital read out on the display for the (oven on a VIP) instrument? Just curious how everyone is dealing with this particular item. Thanks in advance for the many responses and ideas I know I will get from asking this question! Amy S. Porter, HT(ASCP) QIHC Laboratory Supervisor Michigan State University Investigative HistoPathology Laboratory Department of Physiology / Division of Human Pathology 2100 Biomedical Physical Sciences Bldg. Room #2133 East Lansing, MI 48824-3320 Phone: (517) 355-6475 ext 1480 / Fax: (517) 432-1368 Email: email@example.com www.humanpathology.msu.edu _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list firstname.lastname@example.com http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet


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Call it the Calendar of Doom -- California's countdown to budget meltdown.
With more than $15 billion of red ink still washing over the state's checkbook even after the Legislature trimmed the deficit by $11.2 billion, the clock is ticking to bridge the gap. The choices -- extending taxes or slashing funding for K-12 schools, universities, public safety and other programs -- are ugly. But so is inaction, which could jeopardize the state's credit and ability to pay bills.
"The options are only getting more and more difficult," said Dan Schnur, director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics at the University of Southern California.
First up on the calendar is the governor's revised budget, due in mid-May. Thwarted by Republicans to get a measure before voters in June to extend a series of taxes imposed two years ago, Brown says he may have to deliver an "all cuts" budget next month. That would force schools to shorten their year, universities and colleges to hike tuition further and state agencies to cut health and social service programs even more.
"The prospect of even deeper cuts is almost hard to imagine, given where we already are," said Jean Ross, executive director of the California Budget Project, a nonpartisan public policy research group.
Because the cuts are so unpalatable that many doubt lawmakers would even approve them, Brown is still weighing putting a tax measure on the ballot later in the year.
"The governor believes this is an issue that needs to go to the people and that people ought to weigh in on it," said H.D. Palmer, spokesman for the state Department of Finance.
But here's where the calendar really gets nasty. The state's fiscal year starts July 1, so a tax measure approved later would not deliver revenues for the full year.
In addition, the secretary of state needs months to stage a statewide election in an odd-numbered year when none are scheduled. And strategically, it will be tougher convincing voters to raise taxes -- which are set to drop July 1 -- than to maintain current rates.
Besides, off-year special elections aimed at fixing the budget have never fared well. Voters sunk five of six budget-related measures in a special May 2009 election. The only one that passed barred raises for lawmakers in years when there's a budget deficit.
Brown wants an election because he vowed as a candidate that he would not allow new taxes without a vote of the people. But one idea he floated last week was passing a budget that keeps the taxes for now, with a vote on them later in the year.
If voters eventually reject the taxes, they would disappear and cuts would be imposed. His office said last week that the idea still would require two-thirds approval in the Legislature.
The stalemate in Sacramento has left school officials cursing the calendar and budgeting in the dark.
"We'd like somebody to make a decision. Even a bad decision is better than no decision at all," said Rick Hausman, chief business officer of the Cupertino Union School District.
Another ugly red circle rings May 16, when school districts must issue layoff notices to teachers and counselors for the coming school year. And they must draw up their 2011-12 budgets by June 30. After that, it would be a scramble to hire back employees if a budget deal provides more money.
Once school begins in August, classes are set, so it would be disruptive to reassign students, teachers and classrooms.
The worst scenario for schools, though, is if legislative gridlock triggers the unprecedented cuts, predicted to be as much as $1,000 per student. Many school officials say they simply don't have the tools to cut their budgets that much.
While schools are anxiously watching as the budget drama creeps toward the new fiscal year, so is everybody who does business with the state.
Failure to approve a budget on time could produce a cash crunch later in the year. The state could be forced to pay bills with IOUs, jeopardizing its already weak credit rating. That would increase borrowing costs for road construction and other infrastructure projects.
It's unclear how long the state can muddle through with available cash until a deal is reached and avoid the embarrassment of 2009, when it issued $2.6 billion in IOUs to pay vendors in July and August. The controller's office wouldn't hazard a guess, noting that revenue figures are constantly being updated.
Income taxes are actually running over projections, but "the state's cash position actually worsened by $370 million in March," Controller John Chiang said Friday
Failure to approve a serious spending plan on time, one that departs from recent efforts to close budget gaps with temporary fixes, could erode California's meager credit, already lowest among the 10 largest states.
"We're watching it very closely," said Doug Offerman, a state credit analyst with Fitch Ratings.
Voters in November approved Proposition 25, which allows California lawmakers to pass budgets with a simple majority vote. But the measure kept in effect the two-thirds requirement for new taxes and even docks legislators' pay every day the budget is late.
Yet Janis Hirohama, president of the League of Women Voters of California, one of Proposition 25's backers, said that the state still seems "in this Groundhog Day scenario of the same thing over and over again."
But Ross, the director of the California Budget Project, seemed slightly more optimistic.
She noted that while last year's budget was approved a record 100 days late, "We're still early in the process. There's still time for negotiations."


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Chapter 592: you call yourself kage!?!
*scene madara is being boss looking at the 5 ka-gays with disappointmint*
Madara: you am no real ninja the 1st would have blah blah blah leveled the empire state building with his thumb then blah blah blah 1st hokage stuff
Tsunade: was my grandpa really that strong to stop Madara who knew.
Raikage: Tsunade y u no strong like 1st hokage?
Tsuchikage: yeah girl why are you so weak
Gaara: i kinda agree you pathetic wimp of a slug excuse for a sannin and a senju you are muff cabbage compared to the 1st i thought the new generation surpasses the old you beat up old nanny.
mizukage: all i wanna say is that your breast are smaller than mine and all the men want me more than you also learn some elements you tramp what jutsu besides healing do you even know?
Tsunade: aye be quiet this is uncalled for look at my head i got some chakra back i can heal you guys now o.k god didnt have to assault me like that.
*The kage stay silent as they look into the sky*
Raikage: holy suger honey ice tea.
Tsunade: no it cant be...
Mizukage: oh my sage of six paths look at that
Madara: yes fear me for i have summoned the one the only ...
*scene switches to naruto and tobi and what appears to be tobi in defeat.*
Tobi: Aye did i mention naruto that if you give up i will give you candy and ice cream and oranges come on you know you want some of that?
naruto: no way matobidara no one uchiha i refuse your offer i have all that in my summoning scrolls.
Tobi: This kid why am i getting raped by him in a battle darn nine tales i understand what i must do
Naruto: why did you say that aloud
Tobi: ... oh yeah damn ummm *uber swag no jutsu.* my most powerful summoning.
Naruto: oh no it cant be...
*who is this powerful summoning?!>.>?!*
Naruto 593: cliff hangers be trollin
*Madara and five kages look up at the sky to see what madara has summoned.*
Raikage: its a giant Nyan cat
Madara: Back before when the sage of six paths was making the tailed beast a mighty entity came before him. it was known as nyan cat from the power of nyan cat he made the ten tails.
Nyan cat: who dares *nyan nyan nyan nyan nyan nyan nyan* awakens me from my rainbow in outer space
*Madara then cast sharingain to control the Nyan cat.*
All kages: we are doomed
Madara: the 1st would not have been doomed * He then starts a very lengthy narrative about the 1st and his great powers*
*scene switches to naruto and tobi*
???: Ayeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee how it hangin?
Might Guy: its the fonz oh no we are doomed the very man who's hair products i use is going to be my downfall.
Naruto: it seems i have been bested but now i use my technique *plot no jutsu.*
Tobi: Nothing can stop the fonz.
Fonz: Ayeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee now little kid i dont know whats going on here but i understand that you are the dilemma and i know how to fix a dilemma. * the fonz pulls out a comb and his hair creates a dome that traps naruto*
*The ninja reinforcements finally arrive but cannot enter due to the hair they use their best jutsu's but it is all pointless naruto appears to be screwed.*
Chapter end
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I decided to read all the comics and I gotta say, tyresse seems a lot like Darryl. I hope they don't end the 2 the same way. Season 3 has been crazy so far though. It's like every episode is a season finale. Can't wait for tonight's episode.
I decided to read all the comics and I gotta say, tyresse seems a lot like Darryl. I hope they don't end the 2 the same way. Season 3 has been crazy so far though. It's like every episode is a season finale. Can't wait for tonight's episode.
The show seems like its gonna start to pick-up again...
It has been draggy for me since hershell's leg episode.
Yeah, the nonstop cliffhangers is starting to get annoying. Can't wait for it to pick up
Ya, it constantly ends on a cliff-hanger like some daily soap opera.
Not to mention. That last episodes ending was a total soap opera cliffhanger type ending.
How cliched is the story line with Andrea and The Governor? I hope they throw a curve 'cause all i see is fastballs right down the middle for this story line...
I know that rick and the other three are gonna get captured because,well, they can't do anything else with the story. I could see the big black prisoner dude turning on them now that he realizes there is a town with provided food,water and security.
The good redneck will kill his brother, book it
Darryl is the best character on the show. If they kill him then that's too messed up. My money is on him picking his new family over his brother. Based on his back story they've treated him far better than Merl.
Holy shit it's tyresse!
That was a great episode. I haven't read the comics, but I'm guessing Tyresse is a pretty good character?
Sunday,February 10th
I just finished the walking dead game on iOS. It is well worth the 15 dollars you pay for the full game. It's about 24 hours of gameplay give or take, and instead of focusing on action it's more all about decisions. The story line for it is great, honestly it's gotten to me more than the show has yet because who lives/dies is in your hands.
It's also a great time passer until February 10th.
I've played the first episode several times.
I want to get it for PSN because then I can use my surround sound and here the triply noises from a bunch of different angles.
It's the same everything as far as I understand. But, the controls are more complicated, obviously.
I was going to purchase all the episodes of the game. But, my PSN account is acting up-.-
Anybody played the whole thing?
Also, lets get this summabitch stickied!!!
If Your Uncle Jack Helped You Off An Elephant, Would You Help Your Uncle Jack Off An Elephant?
Sometimes, I like to buy a book on CD and listen to it, while reading music.
Anyway, well worth the cash. Lots of enterainment and it's not too long, so you don't get tired of it.
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The Bookstore is owned by the SBCC Community College District and all profits are directed in support of student programs and activities. These include athletics, Student Life, scholarships through the SBCC Foundation, and other projects which benefit the quality of the student experience on campus.
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When democracy isn't democratic
Imagine you have an apple pie and there are six people who want a piece. It seems obvious that if you're a fair person, you would go ahead and divide the pie in six equal pieces. This is how small groups of individuals make compromises which allow each person to have an equal opportunity, in this case, to have pie.
Now, imagine the pie was much bigger, and there were millions of people who wanted a piece of it. Assuming it's large enough to feed them all, a decision is made to vote on who should have the pie, and how big each relative piece will be. If the votes had concluded only 52.4% of the population was entitled to a piece, and the remaining percentage were given nothing, would we consider this decision, even thought it was made democratically, to be fair?
Our intuition tells us such a vote, even though it is democratic, is terribly unfair, because we recognize there is no earthly reason why only 52.4% of the population should be entitled to eat it exclusively.
We refer to this kind of injustice as the 'Tyranny of the Majority'. It is the idea that in a democracy, the majority's interest can often resemble the tyranny of despots.
Most of the time, this form of tyranny is itself fairly benign. If a slim majority of citizens wants a park to be demolished in favor of more development, the results, although sad for those against the decision, generally causes little harm.
But on matters of civil rights – as was the case with Proposition 8 in California which wanted to repeal the rights of homosexuals to marry – the results are both dramatic and frightening. Here was a referendum designed to remove rights some individuals already possess. With the proposal having gone through during the presidential election, it will soon be impossible for any person to marry another of the same sex.
The reason so few people are outraged is because of their implicit trust in democracy. Surely, they ask, how can any decision made democratically be wrong? The answer is simple: any time a majority is asked to decide on the specific rights of a minority, the danger is they are in a position to deny the very rights they themselves may enjoy. In essence, it is not only tyrants who can suppress the rights of others. This can be done within a democracy as easily as a dictatorship. All you need is 51% of the population to agree.
The fact such a proposal could make it as far as the ballot box is a testament to how fragile the system really is. Added to that the fact a slim majority chose to trample on the civil rights of their fellow citizens is even more frightening.
It's ironic that a big reason the proposal went through was due to the black vote, which overwhelmingly was for the proposal. Here is a minority that only 60 years ago was desperately fighting for the same rights as white people. One would think the scars of the civil rights movement would run deep enough in the black community to ensure they would feel sympathy towards this issue. However, as is so often the case, the personal prejudices of fallible human beings won out, and the result is both tragic and sad.
I don't care if you personally feel homosexuality is a deviant lifestyle. It is irrelevant to the idea that each person in a republic should enjoy the freedoms and liberties that other citizens enjoy. To claim one group is allowed a special privilege is no different than assigning specific bathrooms for people of color, or banning interracial marriages.
We cannot make the blanket assumption that, in times of confusion, democracy will sort things out for us. Using the vote as a tool to force your beliefs on others does not do justice to the spirit of democracy. The ability to vote is the acknowledgment that every person is equal, but this does not mean collusion, even if unintended, cannot occur. It does, and often the results can be devastating.
Lastly, the fact this vote is considered democratic shows how little we now understand about the nature of democracies. As a society, we have all but eliminated civics from the education system, and there is no emphasis on teaching our population the spirit of democracy. Instead, we are merely taught the mechanism of democracy without the benefit of its spirit, and we should not be surprised when it is usurped and corrupted. The 52.5% citizens of California have all failed when they put their personal prejudices above their need to be good citizens. It's a sad time for California, and a sad time for democracy.
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Well, said Jake. I agree fully with your explanation….love the "apple pie" example.
initiatives in CA have a very low bar to get on the ballot. democracy by the people…
Reverend Clint
Even though California is the best state in the nation it leaves a lot to desire.
Yes, I can't wait until the Asians finally get to take over and strip the rights of whichever minority is still left at the bottom.
I'm so disappointed in my home.
This is a comment about the podcast but I don't know where else to put it. Can't believe you ranted so long about it but got it so mixed up.
Yes, this is the second time Californian's voted on the issue, but it's not a change from their previous vote. They banned gay marriages the first time by referendum.
Then a gay couple tried to get married, were prevented, and sued the state. The California Supreme court ultimately said the ban (passed by popular vote) violated the California constitution.
So the people of California (well, really the church in Utah) passed a new referendum, this one saying "change the constitution so a ban will be legal."
So twice the people have spoken and both times for banning gay marriage. The state did not apply to the US Supreme Court (or if they did the SCOTUS declined to take it).
Now with the California constitution changed, there's no more state court issues but the original couple says they will now appeal to SCOTUS saying the California constitution violates the US Constitution. Many state constitutions violate the US Constitution and are therefore unenforceable such as the Maryland prohibition against atheists holding public office.
Oh, and separation of church and state is embodied in the FIRST Amendment. It's the very first line of the First Amendment. When the founders decided they needed specific guarantees of rights, the very first one they thought needed protection was freedom of religion and freedom from religion.
vincent, you're wrong. The appeal is to the state court challenging the definition of the initiative as an amendment. they're claiming it's too substantial a change to be considered an amendment, thus requiring a simple majority, and must be called a revision, and require a 2/3rd majority.
And the whole "the people have spoken" argument is vacuous at best. the people have spoken about tons of stuff, slavery, racism, anti-miscegenation, blah blah blah. one of the very biggest reasons we have a constitution is to PROTECT MINORITIES FROM THE MAJORITY.
Also, don't forget that the pro-hate voters are dying off. eventually we'll have justice in CA, but man, is Prop 8 shameful in the interim.


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CARSON, Calif.—It was a long time coming, but LA Galaxy veterans Robbie Keane and Todd Dunivant were back at training on Thursday.
Both have missed LA's last two games with injuries as Keane has dealt with a left ankle issue while Dunivant has suffered through a left leg strain. Keane and Dunivant explain their own injury situations in this piece that I wrote for LAGalaxy.com. Keane stated that playing against Vancouver Whitecaps FC on Saturday is "not realistic," but he's hoping to appear on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Union.
Dunivant was particularly pleased with his first day back and is already aiming to be in contention to start in Saturday's clash against Vancouver.
"Today was my first day of training and it went well so we'll go from there, but it was a good first day. I felt it in the first half [against Kansas City] and again pushed through the rest of the game," Dunivant said. "I knew that it would need a little time so it's one of those things that needed some time and I was able to give it. It's nothing that you can do about muscles sometimes.
"I'd like to be available [for Saturday]," Dunivant later added. "There will be a decision up to Bruce, but today was my first day and we'll see how it responds, but everything felt good."
Dunivant's case is an intriguing one as rookie left back Greg Cochrane has excelled in his two starts filling in for the LA veteran. With the rookie performing so well, Dunivant understands that he'll have to earn his way back onto the starting XI.
"You always have to prove something that never changes," said Dunivant. "It's no different last year and it's no different than the year before that. There's always guys pushing you and that's what you want on a good team. If we didn't have that then we'd have some issues."
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Tyra Banks to Reprise Role as Lindsay Lohan's Doll That Comes to Life in Disney TV Movie Sequel
It has been a banner week for TV movies starring Lindsay Lohan.
First, she appeared as Long Island's most famous freckled brunette, Liz Taylor, in the new Lifetime film Lizard Dick.
Now, Variety writes that her 2000 made-for-TV film Life Size is getting a sequel. Best of all, Lohan's costar Tyra Banks is already on board to reprise her role as a doll who is transformed into a sentient being through magic.
If you have not seen Life-Size, do yourself a favor and track it down on YouTube, where it is available in multiple illegally uploaded installments. Here's the plot (Spoiler Alert):
- Lindsay Lohan plays a tomboy with a dead mother.
- One day, she decides to resurrect her mom using voodoo gleaned from a book she steals from a bookstore.
- Meanwhile, Lindsay's single father has become romantically involved with a woman from work, who surprises Lindsay with a gift of an off-brand black Barbie doll ("Eve") on her birthday, even though Lindsay is thirteen years old and not black.
- Following a tense birthday dinner, Lindsay goes upstairs to perform acts against God.
- In order to bring her mother back to life, Lindsay must place some strands of her mother's hair "in the center of the altar—the strongest meridian point."
- All goes according to plan until, unbeknownst to Lindsay, her father's girlfriend uses the sacred hairbrush on Eve.
- Because Eve is an off-brand doll, great clumps of her hair come off in the brush.
- The next day, Lindsay awakes to find Tyra Banks staring at her in bed.
- Later, Tyra Banks almost burns down Lindsay's house while making cookies.
It's a pretty great movie that answers the age old question "What if a doll came to life, though?" with a lot of heart and physical comedy. I can't remember the story wraps up, but I'm pretty sure Eve becomes a doll again, even though Lindsay's horndog father has started to fall in love with her, because she resembles (and is) a Victoria's Secret model.
The film ends with an unrelated, though no less fantastic, cast sing-along to Eve's theme song "Be a Star."
Tyra Banks will be credited as an executive producer for the sequel. No word yet on whether Lindsay will reprise her role as a young Liz Taylor.


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Burger King Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BKC) seems to be one of the few stocks with a bid under its shares that is not trading at a premium to its implied acquisition price. CNBC's David Faber announced this morning that 3G Capital was going to acquire Burger King for $24 per share in cash, an announcement which was then confirmed by Burger King's management in a press release.
In mid-morning trading, Burger King shares were up 24% at $23.41 on more than a whopping 60 million shares. However, I do not think this bid will go much higher. Burger King went private in 2002, and then came public again in 2006. It has had a very rocky road since, and the fact that Burger King hit $30 in 2008 is not likely to matter.
Faber's original report was that Burger King was fetching 9 times EBITDA. If you use June 2011 fiscal estimates from Thomson Reuters of $1.35 EPS, the $24 price implies 17.7 times forward earnings estimates. If you blend the 2010 and 2011 estimates on McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD), you get a blended estimate of $4.75 EPS. A share price of $74.90 generates a forward earnings multiple of 15.7.
Options volume has been overtaken by less active strike prices because Burger King was at $16.45 a mere two days ago before the bid emerged. At that time, the prior 52-week trading range was $16.31 to $22.19.
We'll skip over the analysis and number crunching, but right now a bid of $25 or higher for Burger King seems to carry only a 10% chance of coming to fruition over the next month. Part of that is from less active strike prices and newer strike prices, but that is how small of a chance the current out-of-the-money calls are pricing in.
It seems that investors hoping for a higher premium buyout are figuring out that they better look elsewhere in the fast food burger chains. Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. (NYSE: WEN) is a secondary beneficiary this morning as shares are up 5.7% at $4.36, and that is on top of a 21-cent rally on Wednesday. Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ: JACK) is also up in hopes of further consolidation with shares at $22.30, up 5.7%, after closing up 91 cents on Wednesday.
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(2014-03-30, 18:02)superyo Wrote: It is a shame that Apple still does not offer management audioHD + 23,976 Hz native!Can one of the devs confirm or deny whether 24Hz output is possible on a Mac ?
I haven't yet had a chance to try my Mac Mini on an actual HDMI TV - so far I've only used it on a PC monitor (which doesn't support <60Hz) and an SD (composite) TV fixed at 50Hz.
I've got used to the Raspberry Pi switching refresh rate on the fly on an HDMI TV in the lounge including 24Hz support. When we move house the two will probably be swapped over with the Mac going on the main TV - but not if it doesn't support switching refresh rates on the fly including 24Hz! Anyone had refresh rate switching working on a Mac including 24Hz ?
If 24Hz isn't an available mode is there some way to hack the display preferences to add it ? (I'm sure I remember a mac app that could "create" custom display modes but I can't remember its name)
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Fielding has improved for Brewers
Braun, Kendall key reasons for team's better defense
By Michael Phillips / Special to MLB.com
"I think we're a much better defensive team than we were at the end of last year," Yost said.
The skipper specifically cited a few players, including Ryan Braun, who was moved to left field before the start of this season.
Braun has performed admirably in the role, as his 1.000 fielding percentage attests to. The numbers hold up for the rest of the team as well, as every player is at .975 or better, with the exception of third baseman Bill Hall.
"I think we've always emphasized fielding in practice," Yost said. "But we're better than we were last year."
Prince Fielder also has improved his play at first base, including a lunging snag to record an out during Sunday's game.
Catcher Jason Kendall also provides a boost for the team behind the plate, a critical spot given the team's recent addition of young Minor League pitchers.
"His focus is on his catching," Yost said. "His focus when he gets here every single day is on that start."
The fielders have had to do a significant amount of adjusting during the last 10 days -- first with the unique Fenway Park in Boston, and now ending the trip in new Nationals Park.
Yost said he thought it was too early to tell how he thought the new ballpark will play.
"I think you have to go a full year or two to understand that," he said, citing the fact that Turner Field in Atlanta initially played as a pitcher's park before a sudden increase in home runs during the park's third season.
Brewers fielders will feel at home soon, though. The team returns to Miller Park for a nine-game homestand, starting on Tuesday.
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Hi, I have created a boss health bar for my game, I can make the numbers reduce when it takes damage, but I do not know how
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All I am trying to do is make the visual bar deplete., like in metroid prime!! (cool game!) If any one knows of a way to do this or any tutorials I cant find would be greatful! thankxCode:BOSS 50%[***** ] // depelete visual bar and number


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Lime Shrimp and Avocado Salad
1# jumbo cooked shrimp, peeled, deveined, chopped
1 med tomoato, diced
1 avocado, diced
1 jalapeno, seeds removed, diced (could substitute diced bell pepper)
1/4 c chopped red onion
2 limes, juice of
1 tsp olive oil
1 T chopped cilantro
salt and pepper to taste
Combine onion, lime juice, olive oil salt and pepper in a small bowl.
In a large bowl combine the remainder of the ingredients. Drizzle the dressing over the shrimp mixture. Add cilantro. Toss and serve on bed of mixed greens.


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Stop this pointless bullsh*t.
If you want to learn about nature read a book.
You claim that you don't see any proof for evolution, but you clearly don't understand it.
I can say this much if you think evolution didn't hapen, you simply don't understand it.
And science is not a opinion, you clearly don't understand the scientific method.
But I will help you my ignorant friend.
Here is a link to some youtube channels
They can explain it perfectly, take your time.
Science is hard to understand, and really counterintuitive.


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Superheroes come and go — but fans are forever.
Just ask Clark Kent. On Aug. 4, the hero disguised as a reporter returns to the Lucas Theatre's big screen in the original "Superman."
Released in 1978, "Superman" is widely considered the film that first initiated Hollywood's superhero madness.
Although comic-book franchises began making films well before the '70s (the first Batman serial aired in theaters in 1943), its cultural growth has only just begun to pay off within the past few decades.
Today, with technology that can create an infinite number of fantastic plots, destruction to major cities and mind-blowing special effects, superheroes have never been more in style — or more profitable.
In fact, the top 10 highest-grossing films of all time, with the exception of "Titanic," involve heroes with supernatural capabilities or superpowers: One hero enters his final battle to save the wizarding world from the dark Lord Voldemort. Another is just beginning his journey to fulfill the Jedi prophecy. Autobots destroy an alien technology that would enslave humans.
Also in the top 10, this year's No. 1 grossing film, "The Avengers," took the superhero craze to a new level by partnering a few fan favorites — The Incredible Hulk, Ironman, Captain America and Thor — in a fight to stop an outerworldly villain from subjugating Earth.
And as we approach the end of summer's superhero debuts, new trailers, blogs and fan sites are revealing even more heroes lined up for another box-office round. Most of "The Avengers" are returning for solo roles: "Ironman 3" (2013), "Thor 2" (2013) and "Captain America: The Winter Solider" (2014). Hugh Jackman will reprise his gig as Wolverine in the 2013 sequel to "X-Men Origins: Wolverine," and "Fantastic Four" is expected to premiere a series reboot next year, too.
Not to be left out, our beloved Superman will star in the most anticipated film of 2013 — "Man of Steel." Allegedly written in a similar fashion as "Batman Begins," the movie will star Henry Cavill as the world's greatest comic-book hero. Man of the hour Christopher Nolan ("Dark Knight Rises") is the producer and co-developer of the Superman reboot, which is directed by Zack Snyder ("300" and "Watchmen").
Snyder and Nolan's attachment to the film is enough to get many fans on board, but both young and old viewers are anxious to see their favorite hero back on the big screen. "Man of Steel" will mark the first Superman feature film in seven years — long overdue for Warner Bros. executives, who turned down pitches from screenwriters and directors for years before giving Nolan and Snyder the greenlight.
Through the ups and downs, fans have lots of other distractions to keep them entertained as they wait patiently for any sign of a bird, a plane ... you know the rest.
But the Lucas screening should be plenty to whet your appetite.
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J.K. never hints at a lawyer profession, per se, but that doesn't mean there isn't one. Most of the trials in the books are under special circumstances.
For instance, Harry's was while he was under age, and it is common for minors to have simple hearings rather than lawyer-ridden trials.
Now that I think of it, none of the others are trials. Sirius was sent to prison without one. Of the scenes that Harry witness in the pensive, two were simply reading of the verdict and sentencing (for Bellatrix's bunch and for Bagman). The other (with Karkaroff) was after hie was tried and convicted; he was simply trying to get into a plea bargain, which would not have required a lawyer at that stage. The lack of lawyers at any of these events isn't indicative of the system as a whole.
In the case of the pensive scenes, there may have been special circumstances still in effect from the War, as often happens. Even if that wasn't true, there was nothing stating that there weren't lawyers present; they simply never were needed during the scenes we saw.
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BERLIN- Stephen Decatur's men's varsity lacrosse team took an early exit from the state playoffs last Friday, losing a heartbreaker to visiting Annapolis, 12-11, in overtime in front of a big crowd at home.
Decatur entered the game as the number-two seed in the state's Class 3A-2A East Region tournament after finishing the regular season with a 12-1 record including the Seahawks first-ever Bayside Conference championship. Looming on the other side of the bracket was top-seeded Kent Island, which had handed the Seahawks their only loss of the season back in April.
However, before Decatur could get another crack at Kent Island for a possible regional championship, the Seahawks had some unfinished business to take care of. Annapolis came to Decatur as the number-seven seed in the Class 3A-2A East region quarterfinals with an 8-6 record, but the Seahawks certainly didn't take them lightly.
The two teams played a knock down, drag out game for 60 minutes that finished in an 11-11 tie at the end of regulation. Both teams had opportunities in the overtime period, but Annapolis scored on an unassisted goal by Nate Poerstel with just 2:53 left in the first overtime to steal the upset win and close out the Seahawks' season.


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Hi all!
At the BMW MOA rally in Sedalia this weekend I came across a vendor selling what she called the "new N com B4 Bluetooth" model. The only B4 reviews that I see online are abysmal and are a few months old. She said this has only been out for a week and she didn't have any official reviews yet but she hear unofficially that it is a night and day difference (for the better) from the older model.
I have the Nolan N104 helmet and I am wondering if anyone can tell me if that is true and what their impressions of the B4 is...all I have now is earphones with a mic hooked up to my iphone and the wind is so bad that nobody can hear me talk.


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