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About Marty W.Close
'Having performed in operas such as 'Cosi Fan Tutti' and sang in various choirs, I have experience in 'Opera Voice' (or also called 'Classical Voice.') Both as a vocal pedagogy teacher and vocal coach (emphasizing the story-line of the operatic piece) - my background is uniquely suited to be of assistance. Whether singing in German, Italian, English (etc) - you will gain assistance with your efforts. I use the IPA as a foundation for assisting my students in their performances.
About Marty
"With singing, your body is your instrument. Helping you become all you can be as a performer is my number one goal. Protecting your voice is a close second as we work to strengthen your vocal range and the quality of your sound. As well, piano students will learn techniques that will speed up their comprehension of sight reading and/or improvisation. Teaching gives me an opportunity to energize my students and share with them historically proven techniques - as well as new ways of practicing and performing." - Marty
Originally from Boulder, Colorado, Marty moved to the Phoenix, AZ area eight years ago. Marty has over 20 years of performing and teaching experience. She studied for three years at the School of Music, University of Colorado, Boulder. She has studi
You will find her pedagogy technique to be respectful of the masters that have come before her. She is also open to new techniques from belting (in popular music), to microphone usage skills. As a student, you will be invited to perform in student recitals. You will be joining a team of dedicated, passionate performers who know the pleasure of performing.
As a beginning and intermediate piano instructor, Marty will guide you in the basics of sight reading. If you prefer, your piano classes will consist primarily of improvisation and chord progressions (you will also learn a little bit of sight reading which will help you 'flesh out' the melody). You will gain a solid foundation in music theory as well as an introduction into the vast world of music history. All age ranges are welcome, from the beginning elementary student, to the retiree just now finding the time to pursue their passion to perform.
I have authored a variety of music theory articles to assist you with your progress. We use these in the lessons to speed up your assimilation of the material. You will receive support via this literature and will quickly recognize how music theory supports your efforts with either singing or playing the piano.
*** Lesson Details ***
Your voice is unique to you. How you currently sing and what you want to sing will be the foundation from which we work. We will explore your voice and strengthen it via breath and physical exercises and practice with a repertoire that suits your individual tastes. We will also prepare your mind for quick and fluid articulation of your musical sensitivities.
Music theory and various musical explorations will assist you in moving forward in the most rapid manner possible. Whether you are twelve years old or sixty-five, you will find fun as well as perceptive methods for strengthening your passion for musical performance.
Since your body is your instrument, I am very conscious of the need to assist you in waking your body up in order to perform most successfully. The warm-up exercises include not only traditional vocalizes, but also methods for stretching your body and strengthening your diaphragmatic breathing. My students become very aware of any residual tension in their bodies. Singing is a wonderful way to get in touch with - and expel - any way in which you might 'close down' or 'tense down' your physical body. By working with a caring professional, you will learn how to freely share your unique talent with the world.
As we progress through the series of classes, you will use breathing exercises to activate the thoracic (throat & chest) and visceral (stomach) cavities. Your lessons will continue into specific vocalization exercises; such as singing scales, triads and specific exercises to assist you with fluid musical expression. Traditional ear training will also be a part of the lessons for intermediate students.
Many of the lessons I teach include a theme of working on confidence, vocal projection, breath support, finding and releasing tension, vocal range expansion, audition preparation and stage performance. All singing includes a core of story-telling. You will be encouraged to 'deconstruct' a song and discover the story, along with the emotions that are found in the lyrics of the songs you will sing.
In a similar fashion, my piano students will work on exercises to establish kinesthetic learning or muscle-memory. I have a unique method for sharing chord-progressions and piano improvisation. You will learn to quickly share music in a satisfying and pleasing manner that will surprise you and the people who hear your music. From your unique 'ear,' and via your new-found understanding of music theory, music will pour out of your piano.
As a piano student, you will also be exposed to lessons of the masters who have taught for hundreds of years. Sight-reading at the piano is a very enjoyable skill. It is also a foundation from which we will work (while taking in mind your particular interests). Again, whether a pre-teen or a senior citizen (or anyone in between!) who has finally found the time to explore their musical talent - you will find classes uniquely suited to your musical trajectory.
Your lessons will proceed as you acquire the ability to successfully perform your exercises and musical literature. Playing the piano fluidly and sharing your abilities with others is an amazing experience! It is my intent to ensure that your progress is swift, enjoyable and based on the work of the masters who have come before us! See you soon... Cordially, Marty W.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Piano, metronome, microphone and amp. I can provide supplemental piano music; in some cases, students will need to purchase their own music. I also have an area where parents can wait for lessons to end. We also have a market or restaurant close-by as well.
*** Travel Equipment ***
When traveling to student's homes - they need to have a piano. In some cases, students also need to buy their own voice or piano books. In the event that a vocal student prefers in-home lessons and does not have a piano, I can bring an electric piano to the lessons (let's talk!).
*** Specialties ***
Barbara Doscher method of Opera Voice and Singing
Have experience with conducting choral music
Piano - beginner and intermediate sight reading
Piano - chord progression and music theory (some songwriting)
· Piano · In home
· Singing · In studio
· Piano · In studio
Marty W.
Marty W.
About Karen R.Close
I teach Opera Voice and have extensive curriculum and teaching materials. During the first lesson, I determine the student's vocal range by having him/her sing up and down the scale. I teach vocal techniques, correct diaphragm breathing, correct singing stance, diction and vowel formation, emoting while singing, connecting to the song, memorization techniques, understanding music history, and much more. I have a B.A. in Music Education with a vocal emphasis. I have been trained in the Alexander Technique and have had 7 semesters of private classical voice lessons. Additionally, I have sang classical music in college choir and have sung a repertoire including "The Requiem" , "Gloria". and "The Messiah."
About Karen
As an adult, Karen has sung extensively in church choirs, women's ensembles, and has been a featured vocal soloist at church services, Christian retreats, and women's ministry events. She was extensively involved in vocal music at Grace Community Christian Church, where she was the singer and guitarist leading and teaching songs to women Bible study groups, preschoolers at vacation Bible school, and Kids Praise Club for elementary aged children. For Kids Praise Club, she also taught the children the choreography for the performances. Presently, Karen is a Choir Director for the K-6 Choristers group at First Presbyterian Church (FPC) in Mesa, AZ., and also taught singing and choreography to the children at VBS at FPC. Karen also had a main roles as Mrs. Paroo in The Music Man in April of 2013, and Mrs. Bucket in Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory in April, 2014, The Jailer's Daughter in Wind in the Willows, and Mrs. Brill in Mary Poppins, Mrs. Darling and a Pirate in Peter Pan, performed by the First Players at FPC. Additionally. Karen is presently a substitute elementary school and music teacher at Grace Christian Academy, Bethany Christian School, and teaches General Music K-12 at Young Disciples Christian Academy part-time.
During Karen's college career, she was a voice major at Mesa Community College (MCC) and Grand Canyon University (GCU). At MCC, she performed in the Sun Valley Chorale (SVC) and Cadence women vocal jazz ensemble. SVC performed classical songs at the Mesa Arts Center, and Cadence performed jazz songs for MCC events. Karen was also involved in musical theater at MCC. Karen was an opera singer at Night at the Opera, and a Broadway singer at Broadway Bound, both at MCC. At GCU, Karen has been in the President Singers, Canyon Singers, Canyon Chorale, and Union Choirs. Canyon Singers were the honor students and ambassadors for GCU who traveled locally and out of state to recruit students for GCU. As a voice major, Karen has had 9 semesters (4 ½ years) of private voice instruction under the tuteladge of Dr. Cathy Hauan at MCC, and Dr. Sheila Corley at GCU. Karen has three degrees from GCU: A Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with a Minor in Music, a Master's of Education in Reading and Curriculum, and a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education. Music is Karens passion and she desires to teach it to all ages and stages of people. Music is the universal language and creates joy and healing in the soul.
Presently, Karen owns her own home music studio called Starshine School of Music in which she teaches piano, voice, and guitar. Karen also teaches Take Lessons music students (an online music student placement company) piano, voice, and guitar in her home. Karen is also an active Mary Kay Consultant.
*** Lesson Details ***
Karen's teaching style is very patient, nurturing, encouraging, and fun-loving. Karen is a teacher who sets loving but firm boundaries and guidelines. She implements structure and organization, but is not overly strict and harsh. She believes in encouraging, loving, and imparting knowledge with her students so that they will maximize their potentiality and their inner musical stars will shine.
Karen teaches piano, voice, guitar, and music theory for beginning through intermediate (for voice she teaches beginning through advanced). The curriculum that Karen uses is varied according to the student's personality and learning level. She uses her vast knowledge and information from her education and past experiences, and also Alfred Essentials of Music Theory, Alfred's Instructional books, Hal Leonard Pro-vocal Series, Faber Piano Adventures for all levels, and other resources. She also uses an assignment lesson plan book so that each student will know her clear objectives, what is expected of them and so that communication is established with the student's parents if the student is under 18. Additionally, Karen uses incentives, a point system, and rewards for self-discipline, consistent practicing, musical accomplishment and growth, and a good attitude.
Karen's students learn and perform remarkably well because of her very loving, organized, and comprehensive teaching style. They progress in amazing ways on a weekly and monthly basis. They look forward to coming to their lessons because they are treated with such respect and care. They know that Karen has such a passion and love for music, which is so contagious and is passed on to them. Therefore, these music lessons are enjoyable and enriching for the teacher and student alike.
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*** Studio Equipment ***
Guitar, Kimball piano, CD and cassette players, extensive music literature, Demo and Karaoke CD's.
*** Specialties ***
I have been classically trained as a voice major at college level. However, I have had so much musical experience (singing, and playing guitar and piano) in varied genres including rock and roll, Broadway and theatrical music, country western, Christian contemporary, folk songs, and children's music. I am very familiar with all kinds of music.
· Makeup · In studio
· Guitar · In studio
· Singing · In studio
Karen R.
Karen R.
About Laurie D.Close
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Audition preparation for opera competitions, companies, galas and performances.
About Laurie
I am also very interested in nutrition and cooking. I have thus studied these areas and love to share this knowledge with others. I can help you with healthy eating, meal planning and understanding nutrients to maximize your nutrition. Cooking is endless....I can show you many, many types. Just ask!
Contact me with any qu
*** Specialties ***
Classical, Opera, Broadway, Sacred, Art Song, Church Music
Beginning and intermediate piano
· Classical Voice · In studio
· Classical Voice · In studio
· Singing · Online
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Laurie D.
Laurie D.
About Carolyn R.Close
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All Voice Types, and corresponding repertoire: Soprano, Mezzo, Contralto, Tenor, Baritone, Bass;
About Carolyn
I am passionate about teaching, and my experience includes teaching voice and piano to elementary through college students, in academic settings and in my home. I love working with people of all ages.
As a soprano, I have performed as soloist in recitals and concerts throughout the US, and have sung professionally with many choral ensembles. I have appeared in musical theater and opera productions in leading roles. I have also been a college choir director and voice teacher.
In addition, I have performed as piano soloist in various settings, and piano accompanist for choirs, singers and instrumentalists in church, contest and concerts.
Recently, I earned my Doctorate in Music from Arizona State University.
My studio is where I share m
*** Lesson Details ***
Each voice lesson begins with a warm up: movement:, stretches, breathing, and relaxation while focusing on good posture. Following that we continue warming up the voice with appropriate vocal exercises. If desired, we can spend time sight singing (reading music). Then we will turn to your chosen piece(s) of music. You could bring in a song or aria of your interest, or I could suggest pieces that I feel suit your voice. Some areas that I like to focus on in are relaxation, posture, breathing, support, use of registers, placement, growing your voice in size and range, intonation (pitch), tone color, clarity and consistency. My ultimate goal is to help students sing with musicality and expressiveness.
For piano, we may begin by working on things like hand position, posture, relaxation of the body and then exercises, including scales and chords. We may also incorporate music theory.
After a warm-up, we will focus on chosen music. I like to use music literature that is appropriate to the student's level, which gives enjoyment, and also increases breadth of knowledge and expertise. For beginning students, there are many good series available that I like to use, such as Bastian or Alfred.
Its very important that students feel comfortable in their lessons. I am sensitive, flexible and open to individual likes and dislikes, and any thoughts or concerns you have. These are your lessons and I am committed to helping you get the most out of them!
*** Studio Equipment ***
lessons in large living room with upright or grand piano, mirrors; space for parents to sit/wait; repertoire
*** Specialties ***
Opera, classical, musical theater
· Singing · In studio
· Piano · In studio
· Singing · In home
Carolyn R.
Carolyn R.
About Anna-Lisa H.Close
Classical vocal training focusing on learning breath support, expanding range, musicality and freeing your voice. Coaching also offered for audition and competition preparation.
About Anna-Lisa
I grew up with music surrounding me. Both my parents play many instruments and they have passed that love on to me and my brothers. I started singing as a toddler and piano and flute came soon after. I love to teach, am patient and help my students to achieve their best. I create an environment for my students to feel safe expressing themselves, making mistakes,laughing and honing their musical language.
In my voice lessons I teach solid technique focusing on bringing out the beauty of each individual's voice giving them the tools to be able to sing musi
I earned my BM in Vocal Performance from the distinguished Eastman School of Music. I have earned the Bravo!Scholar and Howard Hanson award as well as first place in the Schubert Club vocal competition. I continue my studies with acclaimed Mezzo-soprano Gail Dubinbaum in Phoenix and I am a member of National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS).
I've sung all over the united states as well as in Germany and Italy. I performed the role of Frasquita in Phoenix Opera's production of Carmen as well as La Fata Azzurra in "La Bella Dormente nel Bosco" and as Sister Constance in "Dialogues des Carmelites" of which I was acclaimed by reviewers to have "revealed a luminous voice, and sang with ease and spontaneity." I have been a soloist with the St Paul Chamber Orchestra as well as with the Eastman Collegium. This past December I was a featured soloist with the Phoenix Symphony and returned to the Phoenix Opera to perform The Queen of the Night in The Magic Flute as well as worked with the Ohio Light Opera performing the lead roles of Hannah Glawari in "The Merry Widow" and Madame Pompadour in "Madame Pompadour."
I'm equally comfortable with musical theater and have played leading roles in many productions including Marian in "The Music Man," Laurie in Oklahoma, Margy in "State Fair," Rapunzel in "Into the Woods," and Mrs. Gardiner in the premier production of "Pride and Prejudice."
My students have advanced in the Classical Singer National Competition, Arizona Fiesta Chorus Competition, Hot Pipes Competition, and have been accepted to and attended summer programs at distinguished music schools including Westminster College and Eastman School of Music. They also perform with local theaters including Copperstar Theater, Moezart Productions, EVCT and more.
*** Lesson Details ***
Every vocal student will have different talents and struggles and will be at different levels so, I structure my lessons for the individual. However, with every student I focus on teaching correct breathing and healthy vocal use to enhance the natural beauty of the voice.
Overall I have a laid back, humorous personality. I work to help the student achieve their goals whether its to be able to sing better in the shower or to become a professional musician. I offer 2 recitals per year to perform at and often form duets/trio's out of my students. I also offer studio classes for my singers who desire to have more performing experience with immediate encouraging feedback and for my more advanced singers I offer Master classes with guest artists to perform at and attend.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Music room w/ piano, books, mirror, and seating for parents. Parents can observe if the student is comfortable with that but, I do not allow parents to comment on the student's singing of performance during the lesson.
*** Travel Equipment ***
If they are a voice student they will need a piano, and they will need to purchase their own music and if possible purchase a recording device to record lessons and technique exercises. If they are a flute student, they will need to provide the music, and the instrument. If they are a piano student, obviously they would need a piano and would provide their own music based on my suggestion.
*** Specialties ***
I specialize in Opera, Operetta, Broadway, and jazz. I also teach pop, rock and country. On the piano and flute I teach classical and contemporary. I do not teach jazz piano or flute.
· Singing · In studio
· Flute · In home
· Singing · In studio
Anna-Lisa H.
Anna-Lisa H.
About Ginni A.Close
Singing opera takes a love of the music, dedication and superior technique. It has been Ginni's pleasure to help students sing music from operas for 23 years.
Students learn to:
Increase vocal strength, range, power, articulation, agility, versatility
Sing arias from the Opera Repertoire
Develop Vibrato
Develop Classical tone or sound
Develop character
Understand the plot
Understand the mood and setting of the song
Learn how to be expressive using vocal tone, inflection, and body
Body movement
Ginni asks her students to remember three things: Try, Relax and Have Fun!
About Ginni
Ginni has been teaching piano and singing for 21 years. Whether you are a beginner, an intermediate or advanced she will help you to learn and have fun making music!
Technique is key! As a professional musician Ginni knows the importance of good technique. Great technique gives the performer confidence and the ability to excel.
Ginni's piano and singing students are taught how to use their bodies to perform at their best. Some of the methods that Ginni uses come from her studies at university, personal study and from watching, listening to and performing with world class musicians. From all of this experience, Ginni developed a proven method for teaching piano and singing that helps students progress quickly an
Performance anxiety can be overcome. Using the tools that Ginni has developed, students relax, focus and enjoy their performing experience.
Reading music is important for pianists and singers. Ginni helps beginning through advanced students to more fully understand written music and quickly sight read it.
It's important to perform songs that you enjoy. Students help choose supplemental songs that they love whether that be contemporary pop, traditional classical, Broadway, jazz, country or any other genre that they would like to learn.
Ginni's piano and singing students increase their range, power, agility, control, confidence and expressiveness through technical exercises, scales, arpeggios, applying technique and lots of encouragement! Students grow the more that they share their talents. Students of Ginni's are invited to participate in recitals, the Arizona Study Program and are guided through auditions, solo and ensemble performances.
Ginni uses the latest technology to help her students, whether by finding a song online for a student to listen to and learn from, transposing a piece on keyboard, improving the sound of an iphone song by plugging it into a speaker system or by using a mic to learn microphone technique.
A century old stand up piano may not be cutting edge technology but, Ginni's sounds beautiful and her students enjoy playing it. Music is such a gift. So is participating in and watching the growth and progression of others.
Ginni asks her students to remember three things:
Try, Relax and Have Fun!
· Broadway Singing · In home
· Piano · In studio
· Singing · In studio
Ginni A.
Ginni A.
About Frances T.Close
My favorite part of teaching "Opera Voice" is working with high school/undergrad students who are just learning about the art form/working to strengthen their Classical technique. Delving into different languages, art song vs opera, and sharing the great dramatic range available in Classical singing makes this subject enjoyable for me to teach which helps my students enjoy learning it. Whether you want to be the next Bryn Terfel, Renee Flemming or Pavarotti (in a few decades anyway) well ... I won't claim to get you there, but I absolutely can give you a foundation to build on for however long singing continues to strike your fancy.
About Frances
I received my training at Belmont University, graduating in 2008 with a degree in Classical Vocal Performance. After teaching privately and auditioning for a few years I realized I wanted to return to school so I could be better equipped to teach. I spent two years at ASU refining my own voice while experiencing new teaching techniques. I finished my advanced degree in May, 2016 and now have a Master of Music: Vocal Performance and Pedagogy.
I believe in a relaxed atmosphere for lessons and that if you're not having fun overall then something needs to change. Strengthening
I am also now offering private piano lessons which I've taught off and on since 2004. My own lessons spanned the four years between eight and twelve and then a year at Belmont University, where I passed piano proficiency as an entering freshman and was able to take privately with a professor trained at Julliard. My theory work from both my undergrad and graduate schooling will allow me to more adequately teach that side of piano performance and I am excited to add piano lessons to what I offer.
· Singing · In studio
· Singing · In home
· Singing · In studio
Frances T.
Frances T.
About Gwen B.Close
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I am now on my second year of graduate studies at Shenandoah University for Music Performance with a concentration in voice. Before going to graduate school I took a year off and taught privately at a music school. Within a few weeks my students improved a few of them even performed in a recital. One student also performed in a local children's production of Legally Blonde. Students who study with me will learn the basics and proper technique to sing, will sing appropriate repertoire and I will prepare the student if he or she would like to make a career in singing.
About Gwen
Gwen B.
Gwen B.
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A model of vibrating atoms in a solid
This model shows atoms making up a crystal held together by spring-like forces.
Apparatus and materials
Atom model
Health & Safety and Technical notes
Read our standard health & safety guidance
The model recommended is large and wobbly. The more rigid types often used in chemistry departments are not suitable.
Apparatus manufacturers may stock the version needed. The most useful versions are those where the springs are weak enough for the model to wobble like a jelly. However, it must be able to stand up on its own.
Alternately, a model may be made from foamed polystyrene spheres (or even the more massive golf balls) and weak steel springs. The springs have loops on each end and are intended for stretching experiments. Each one should be pre-stretched a little so the coils are separated. Slots are made in the spheres (a very hot domestic table knife blade works well) and the loops on the springs glued into slots.
A cubical array of 27 spheres will do.
The model is used as a 'prop' to support a discussion of the way in which the particles in a solid are held together by spring-like forces.
Show the model to the class and demonstrate how vibrating it will shake the individual atoms, but that they can retain their place in the overall pattern.
Teaching notes
1 For this purpose, this is a better model of a small crystal than one made of spheres glued together. It helps students to think about the part played by the forces holding atoms together.
When energy is given to the model solid, by shaking it, the individual balls start to move. This leads to the idea that, in a solid containing energy, the atoms may be vibrating and the energy may be in the form of these vibrations.
Feed in more energy and the vibrations become more violent. There are two consequences.
- First, the structure becomes bigger/takes up more space. This helps students to understand thermal expansion.
- Second, if enough energy is supplied, the vibrations become so violent that the structure breaks up. Melting is thus explained. Or is this really a picture of sublimation (or change directly from solid to gaseous state)?
2 Energy given to the outer layer of 'atoms' by vibrating them more violently will be communicated to the next layer of atoms. This shows how energy might be conducted through a solid material. The vibrations themselves increase in amplitude when more energy is given to the model, but the frequency remains the same. You can imagine the atoms in a solid elbowing each other a little further apart as they vibrate more and more.
3 At advanced level you would go into details of the balance between the short-range attractiveforces between atoms and the very short-range repulsive forces between the same atoms. These forces must maintain the system in equilibrium, changing their values when atomic vibrations increase because those vibrations carry individual atoms to different distances where they experience different forces. As a result of those changes of forces, the whole array takes up a different length and strength, again in equilibrium. This is too complicated a story to tell at an introductory level.
4 All scientific models have limits and they do not behave like the 'real thing'. It is important to stress the limits of the models in use.
This experiment was safety-checked in March 2006

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Ducts in Conditioned Spaces - Code Notes
The 2009 International Energy Conservation Code defines conditioned space as an area or room within a building being heated or cooled, containing uninsulated ducts, or with a fixed opening directly into an adjacent conditioned space. Various studies have identified compelling reasons for locating all heating, ventilation, and air conditioning ducts and air handlers within this conditioned space.
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Friday, July 1, 2011


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Cuomo asks Washington for a quick and uncomplicated supplemental
Andrew Cuomo went to Washington hoping to convince the White House and congressional leaders to approve a supplemental request for billions of dollars in federal assistance, without any of the complicated math that's become required for congressional spending bills.
Cuomo, who had avoided D.C. since being elected governor in 2010 to avoid early speculation about his presidential ambitions, started his tour at the White House.
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Jack Lew, the White House chief of staff and a native New Yorker, hosted the governor in his office, along with Housing Secretary Shaun Donovan, another New Yorker, and the director of the Office of Management and Budget, Jeffrey Zients, and the administration's legislative director, Rob Nabors.
The administration is expected to issue its own numbers for the proposed supplemental later this week.
The White House trip was a late addition to the governor's schedule, which also included meetings with the chair and vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Daniel Inouye and Thad Cochran. Cuomo was joined by senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, who also attended a meeting with the governor and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid.
"We spoke about the scale of the damage which is just devastating," Cuomo said in a brief press conference after the meetings. "People are still reeling from this trauma. New York needs help. New York has been there for other parts of the country, we're going to need help and we're asking for the same today. And so far I'm optimistic."
Gillibrand said she was "extremely grateful that the governor came down to talk to the chairman and the ranking member of the committee, to put this disaster more in context, to understand how much it will cost to actually rebuild New York."
Louisiana senator Mary Landrieu, who faced a similar battle for funding after Hurricane Katrina, pledged to stand with the state.
"New York and the east coast was there for the Gulf Coast, and we are going to step up now, I'm going to step up for New York, New Jersey and the east coast," she said. "We know what a successful recovery needs and we're going to try to provide all the--not just revenues--but tools necessary for a smart recovery."
Schumer said he hoped the administration's supplemental would come soon. "The closer it gets to December 31 the more worried we get," he said, referring to the deadline for the so-called fiscal cliff.
Cuomo and the state's congressional delegation have tried to keep discussion of the supplemental separate from those negotiations, which are effectively "nowhere" according to both sides.
After his Senate meetings, Cuomo went to the House side for a meeting with John Boehner, who took time from a big day for his caucus.
"Today is the day the steering committee meets and all the committee assignments are made and everything," said Peter King, who has served as the liaison between the two, and helped arrange the meeting. "That's important for any leader in the House, especially the Speaker."
King, who was joined by fellow Republican Reps. Michael Grimm and Bob Turner, called it "an extremely positive meeting," though he reiterated his desire to keep the supplemental out of the spotlight until the White House issues its numbers.
After another meeting with Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, Cuomo told reporters that Boehner, whose anti-spending caucus would seem to be the key to any supplemental deal, was "optimistic" and that the speaker wants to be "supportive." (He also announced that New Jersey Governor Chris Christie would make a trip to the Capitol on Thursday.)
The congressional delegation joined him for the event, though some Democratic lawmakers were reportedly "peeved" that they had only heard about the governor's visit on Friday, and that they had been asked to stand, but not actually meet, with him.


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State Politics
Reality shows, pro wrestling may be cut from NC's TV-film incentives program
When World Wrestling Entertainment staged matches in cities across North Carolina in 2010 and 2011, millions across the country watched on TV as the high-flying, muscle-bound stars body-slammed each other.
Taxpayers in North Carolina played a part, too. They subsidized the broadcasts with $570,000 in tax credits, based on more than $2.3 million in in-state spending, from a program that rewards television and movie projects filmed in the state.
And when ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" filmed the rapid construction of new houses for lucky Fayetteville and Lincolnton residents in 2011, the production company, Lock & Key Productions, claimed $590,000 from state taxpayers, state records show.
Film industry executives often point to high-budget motion pictures such as "Iron Man 3" and TV series such as Showtime's "Homeland" as examples of projects the state tax incentives have lured here – creating high-tech jobs, they say, and sparking spending in towns and cities for dry cleaning, catering, hotel stays and other services.
But reality-show episodes, late-night TV shows, commercials, documentaries and "sports entertainment" programs such as professional wrestling also are eligible for and get money back from their spending in North Carolina – at least for now.
Lawmakers will return to Raleigh May 14 to begin the year's legislative session, and the film industry incentives program is expected to be among the most intensely debated issues. It cuts across political lines, with members from both parties supporting and opposing it. The incentives cost taxpayers $60.1 million in the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2013. The film industry says that money was crucial to creating thousands of jobs and luring at least $240 million in spending.
The Department of Revenue is expected to issue a new report next this week on the cost of film incentives.
The program is scheduled to "sunset," or go away, at the end of this year, leading to an intense lobbying campaign by the film industry to keep it going.
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Internal documents and interviews with film industry advocates and state officials indicate a strategy that would propose making changes to try to preserve the incentive, including making some types of productions ineligible for the credit.
Late-night shows, reality TV and wrestling would no longer qualify, according to draft proposals, but the incentives program would remain for larger-budget motion pictures, scripted TV series and pilots and commercials.
Eliminating some types of productions would lower the cost of the program to the state and could protect against subsidizing shows that might have come to North Carolina even without the incentive. That could make the program more palatable to some legislators.
The General Assembly will decide whether to extend the current incentives program, extend it with changes or let it die. Josh Ellis, a spokesman for Gov. Pat McCrory, said the administration is still examining the issue, "but right now there is no approved plan that will be in the governor's budget."
The N.C. Production Alliance, a coalition working to extend the incentive, is among the proponents of eliminating reality TV, talk shows and sports entertainment from consideration for incentives. The alliance said in a statement that it is "open to the idea of making necessary modifications to the current program, especially if it means making the current incentive more equitable for companies and taxpayers."
State Rep. Susi Hamilton, a Wilmington Democrat and film industry supporter, said she is willing to entertain minor changes in the current law, including eliminating certain types of productions from incentives consideration.
"I don't like reality TV. I don't watch reality TV," Hamilton said. "If it makes everybody feel better to eliminate reality TV, fine."
But she added that reality shows, wrestling and similar programs also hire workers and spend money in local communities on hotel rooms, meals and other goods and services.
"I'm certainly open to minor changes to the existing statutes," Hamilton said. "However, if these shows are coming to town and creating jobs and spending money, I really don't see why we would single them out."
Tom Waring, chief executive officer of Trailblazer Studios in Raleigh, said the proposal to remove reality TV shows and smaller-budget projects from eligibility appears aimed at saving the "big boys" – at the expense of small business owners.
His studio has more than 25 employees and works on a range of projects. It helped produce "Salvage Dawgs," a reality show about salvaging architectural pieces that has aired on HGTV and the DIY network, and has worked on others, such as "Sister Wives" and "Jon & Kate Plus 8."
Waring's company reported spending of about $312,000 on "Salvage Dawgs" which earned a $78,000 claim from taxpayers. Trailblazer produces commercials for a range of clients, including the Carolina Hurricanes.
Waring said his company has three projects from the past year awaiting approval for tax credits. He said he couldn't understand why film industry or government officials would distinguish between types of film projects, saying that dollars spent filming in North Carolina – whether it's reality shows or big-budget movies – employ film workers and contribute to the state's economy.
"If they want to save jobs ... that's going to hurt," Waring said. "I just don't understand why they would be sticking it to the little guy.... This proposal seems to be helping the major players and sticking a knife in the back of the small business person."
Vans Stevenson, senior vice president of state government affairs for the Motion Picture Association of America, said he couldn't say whether the association would support eliminating certain productions without knowing all of the details of any film incentives proposal. He said the association is aware that various reforms are being discussed by the governor's office and lawmakers.
The MPAA's goal, Stevenson said, is to "maintain North Carolina as a top competitor for location, motion picture and television production worldwide."
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The Department of Revenue, in annual reports, lists the "cost of credits" to taxpayers for filming in North Carolina. That cost is based on a formula, written into tax law, that wipes out tax liability for film productions and then refunds additional money to the production companies. They get back 25 percent of their spending on such qualifying expenses as paying their actors, buying hard drives for their digital cameras and renting trucks to haul their gear.
The film industry has claimed $170 million in credits since 2005, on about $824 million in spending. To be sure, that includes a host of big-budget films and long-running TV series.
A News & Observer analysis of film reports shows that taxpayers in North Carolina are also subsidizing:
•Reality shows
From 2007 to 2012, at least $6.2 million was claimed in credits by productions for reality TV shows. Among them: "The Bachelorette," "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" and "Stars in Danger: The High Dive."
According to state records, the "Extreme Makeover" episodes – shot in Fayetteville and Lincolnton – employed 208 people and spent $1.5 million on wages, $458,000 on services and $305,000 on goods. In the Fayetteville episode, first lady Michelle Obama joined the show's cast in welcoming to her new home Barbara Marshall, a former Navy officer who takes in homeless female veterans and their families.
Reality shows reported spending $28 million on their productions in North Carolina – the vast majority of it, about $20 million, on services. Wages accounted for only about $5 million.
From 2005 to 2012, taxpayers supported the filming of commercials with about $1.5 million in credits.
Companies that filmed ads for Verizon, Belk, Novant Health, Diet Mountain Dew and K-Swiss all claimed the credit.
•Entertainment shows
In 2012, comedians Jon Stewart and Jimmy Fallon filmed their late-night shows in Charlotte during the Democratic National Convention. They spent a combined $1.2 million in North Carolina and claimed more than $300,000 in film perks, state records show.
In the most recent three years of film reports, companies claimed credits of at least $2.8 million on entertainment shows.
WWE shows in 2010 and 2011 claimed more than $570,000 in credits. Tara Carraro, a WWE spokeswoman, said the number of people hired locally varies based on need. She also said WWE would still come to North Carolina if the incentives go away.
"WWE applies for applicable film and tax credits offered by any state where we do business just like many other production companies do," Carraro wrote in an email.
Patrick Gannon writes for the NCInsider.com, a government news service owned by The News & Observer. www.ncinsider.com


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That slots in between the low RFA tender of $1.3 million and the second-round tender of $2.0 million. The first-round tender of $2.8 million would have certainly scared everyone off, but it would have also been too much to pay to a second-option back, who quickly fell behind Doug Martin last year.


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It might require Ed Carpenter to top his heart-racing four-lap average speed of 230.661 mph -- set late in Round 1 of qualifications May 17 for the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race -- to secure the Verizon P1 Award in the Fast Nine Shootout on May 18.
That's doable, with conducive track and weather conditions for the session that begins at 2 p.m. (ET), according to the Verizon IndyCar Series team owner/driver of the No. 20 Fuzzy's Ultra Premium Vodka car. Qualifiers 10-33 also are required to make another four-lap run May 18 to determine their position in the 200-lap race.
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Carpenter led 10 entries that surpassed 230 mph -- the first qualifiers above 230 since 2003 -- during the entertaining six-hour session that featured a total of 71 qualifying attempts. In 2003, four entries recorded a four-lap average above 230 mph. Scott Dixon was the first (230.999), followed by Robby Gordon (230.205), Tony Kanaan (231.006) and Helio Castroneves, who went out at 4:36 p.m. and posted a 231.725 mph average (232.215 fastest lap) to earn the pole.
Carpenter set the tone early with a four-lap average speed of 230.114 mph, and after being knocked to fifth on the speed chart, went out for the second time with an hour left.
"It's stressful qualifying here and the less you have to do it the better," said Carpenter, who posted a session-best lap of 230.863 mph on his second attempt. "I think we have a good chance for the pole, but the field is very tight this year. There are so many good cars and drivers out there. It will come down on who gets it right on the day for the pole. It really comes down to being perfect for four laps."
Carpenter earned the Verizon P1 Award last May with a four-lap average speed of 228.762 mph in the No. 20 Fuzzy's Ultra Premium Vodka car with a top speed of 229.347 mph on Lap 1. It was the best four-lap average since 2006 when Sam Hornish Jr. won the pole with a four-lap average of 228.985 mph.
"Every day you come out you want to be the best you can be," Carpenter added. "It's always fun being quickest at Indy. You get into these two days and you can't really think about the race or work on your race car. If you've got a fast car like the Fuzzy's guys, you try to do the best you can with it."
Carpenter was joined in the 230 club by Carlos Munoz (230.460 mph), who started and finished second in 2013 as a rookie, Castroneves (230.432), James Hinchcliffe (230.407), Will Power (230.323), Marco Andretti (230.134), Simon Pagenaud (230.070), Josef Newgarden (230.033) and JR Hildebrand (230.027).
Newgarden, in his third season with Sarah Fisher Hartman Racing, bumped Ryan Hunter-Reay from the fast nine with his run in the final five minutes of the session. Five different teams are represented in the Fast Nine Shootout.
Hunter-Reay's teammate for the month, Kurt Busch, who is seeking to be the fourth driver to compete in the Indy 500 and the stock car race in Concord, N.C., the same day, was 12th after his initial qualifying run (229.256 mph). With an hour to spare before having to leave for the evening all-star race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Busch moved into the top nine (229.960) and departed by helicopter satisfied with the day's efforts. By the time he landed, Juan Pablo Montoya had bumped Busch from the fast nine with a four-lap average of 229.966 mph. Montoya was summarily bumped by Andretti.
"I've qualified a Pro Stock car on the quarter-mile. I've done the longest track on the NASCAR circuit (Talladega), but to do four laps here ... just the shear excitement of trusting a car with downforce going down into Turn 1 at 230 is indescribable," Busch said. "Qualifying at Indy you have to do it over 10 miles and you have to do it in the most unnerving conditions with the car; the car is not ready to go 230 (mph) but you have to handle it. It's been an experience, the Month of May in an IndyCar."


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Photoshoots Of Your Car In Kent (Maidstone) Area.
ChrisBaseline replied to ChrisBaseline's topic in South EastHello James, Yeah I'd be more than happy to arrange a photoshoot with you. I'm located in the Maidstone area and I know some Industrial Estates and underground car parks which are perfect for a good shot. Like my Facebook page and send me a message to get a shoot arranged! http://goo.gl/qTkmp
Photoshoots Of Your Car In Kent (Maidstone) Area.
ChrisBaseline posted a topic in South East"Baseline Imagery, a company with a passion for taking photos to the highest standard. Specialising in a broad spectrum of different subjects, ranging from Motorsports and Performance-Tuned Automotives, to Football matches and local night clubs and raves." Hello people my name is Christian and I am currently studying Media at College! I'm extremely passionate about Photography and I'd love to take it up as a career maybe later on in life. What I am discussing today is if there are people in and around Kent (Maidstone) that would like to have their car featured in a FREE photoshoot I will be hosting very soon. I do not garner any source of revenue from doing this, and I'm not advertising anything at all, this is just me purely asking you if you'd like to have a couple of photos taken of your ride, this is what I love doing! I have a Facebook page which is where I will be uploading them for you to be tagged in and where you can view your photos. The photo's will also be posted here on this website with the "Ford Owners Club" logo on it as well. In addition to this, if you wanted to have one of the desired photos blown up into an A3-size on high quality paper I can do this as well, but there will be a charge (This is down to you if you want a poster made, it's not compulsory!). At the moment I am slowly creating a stunning automotive portfolio of photography, and that can only build more and more if you apply for a shoot! I have various locations that we can meet; industrial estates, country roads, underground car parks, etc. which will be perfect for any type of car and style of photo! I'd really appreciate it if you would take two seconds to click this link and like my Facebook page. As I said I do not garner any revenue by doing this, but it would be amazing to gain a large fan base around the South East. I really do like my Fords as well, so I'm not just here to talk about photography! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me! Thanks a lot guys! Facebook Page: http://goo.gl/qTkmp
Hello People! (Photographer And Car Lover!)
ChrisBaseline posted a topic in New Member IntroductionsHello guys, my name is Chris and I absolutely love my cars, and my photography! Currently 17 and will be driving hopefully a Fiesta, I hope to use this forum a lot more in the future! So I absolutely love photography, and especially automotive photography at that! So I might get some Ford meets around my area, maybe get a photoshoot going or something?! :D Thanks for allowing me to join! =D -Chris
Welcome to the Ford forums ChrisBaseline :)


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In 2011, the previous regime in Chicago liked Gabe Carimi enough to pick him in the first round of the NFL draft. In 2013, the current regime in Chicago may not even like Carimi enough to give him a spot on the 53-man roster.
Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports that Carimi is in the midst of a competition for a roster spot.
Carimi can play both guard and tackle, which would seem to improve his chances of making the roster, but a closer look at the line raises the question of where Carimi would fit: Jermon Bushrod is set as the starter at left tackle, and right tackle will be a competition between J'Marcus Webb and Jonathan Scott, with the loser between those two probably making the roster as a backup. The recently signed Matt Slauson and this year's first-round draft pick, Kyle Long, will likely start at guard. That might leave Carimi battling to be the third guard on the 53-man roster, and he could easily lose that job to Edwin Williams because Williams has experience at center and could step in if starter Roberto Garza got hurt.
Carimi began his rookie season as the Bears' starting right tackle, but he played in only two games in 2011 before suffering a season-ending knee injury. In 2012 Carimi played in all 16 games, starting 14, but he didn't play particularly well: He was benched in November and only returned to the field when the Bears lost two guards to injuries.
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What's Wrong With Secretary Kim
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Synopsis: What's Wrong With Secretary Kim revolves around the narcissistic Lee Young Joon, the vice president of a company run by his family. He is very self absorbed and thinks highly of himself, so much so that he barely acknowledges the people around him. Lee Young Joon has a capable and patient secretary in Kim Mi So who has remained by his side and worked diligently for 9 years without any romantic involvement. But Mi So has grown tired of her frustrating boss so when she decides to resign from her job, hilarious misunderstandings ensue. After 9 years of their strictly-workplace relationship, can it now develop in something more? -Adapted from the novel "Kimbiseoga Wae Geureolgga" by Jung Kyung Yoon.


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Maulana Maududi and Dr. Israr Ahmad
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Topic: Maulana Maududi and Dr. Israr Ahmad
Posted: 29 June 2005 at 5:37am
Is there any difference between the perspective of Maulana Maududi (JamaaT-Islami) and Dr. Israr Ahmad (Ameer Tanzeem-i-Islami )regarding Islam? If yes where does this difference in their approaches lie?
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Thanks for a very informative article about MAulana MAududi. Jazak Allah.
But my question is little bit different. I want to know whats the differnce between JAmaat-i-islami and Tanzeem-i-islami? Whats the point where both differ?
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dear amna ali
the difference was once explained by doctor israr himself. as for as i remember he said that both of them were togather in jamaat-e-islami. but maulana naududi started taking part in politics seriously and doctor israr did not want to involve in politics directly. due to this difference in their thinking they split and doctor israr then established tanzeem-e-islami.
does this answer your question?
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mmmh, politics, is this allowed?
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|Posted: 25 May 2008 at 2:56pm
There is nothing wrong with Political activity. However, Dr Israr having the point of view that if JI (Jamat-e-Islami) will participate in Politics then the unethical attitutes among political parties of pakistan will infiltrate into JI. Thus should stay away from Direct Political Activity.
On the other hand, Maulana Mawdudi came to the conclusion that without pariticipating in the decision making process, there can be no change towards better, and that the corrupt politicians will change the course of the whole nation at they whims.
It was this minor perspective that lead Israr Ahmed to leave JI.
The difference of their perspectives to achieve the same goal has never made a division.
However, we the common people can clearly notice the impact and the potential that Jamat-e-Islami has on Pak Politics and International Relations with Islamic Movements compared to the Tanzeem-e-Islami which is more Spiritual and more like Tablighi Jamaat.
However we should remember Dr Israr Ahmed joined S. Mawdudi and its Maulana Mawdudi to whom Imam-e-Kaaba said "You are Imam-ul-Muslimoon."
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These two persons have some history. Maudoodi sahib started off as a self educated journalist, became prominant when he wrote a book about Jihad in Islam (1928). Later he started a monthly magazine "Tarjuman al Quran". Those were the days of turmoil in British ruled India. The Muslims and the Hindus were struggling for freedom.
Hindus were led by Gandhi and Nehru by the Congress party. Muslims were led by Muhammad Ali Jinnah. Many muslim organisations sided with Congress. Many others did not do so but at the same time, did not support the move for Pakistan. Maudoodi sahib was one of them. He did not support the creation of Pakistan. That was because he did not see any Islam in Jinnah sahib who was always well dressed in suit and tie.
Maudoodi sahib formed a Jamaat in 1941. He wanted it to be a political party. But other maulvis of repute did not agree. As soon as pakistan came into being (India divided), Maudoodi sahib came to Pakistan and started a severe movement to Islamicise Pakistan. To do that he announced that Jamaat Islami was a political party.
At that time many members left Jamaat Islami. Maulana Ameen Ahsan islahi was one of them. Perhaps, Dr. Israr did not leave the jamaat at that time. He was too young and may have left the Jamaat at a much later date, many years later.
Jamaat Islami suffered many setbacks due its political activities in Pakistan. Maudoodi sahib spent much of his life in jail. The other members suffered too. They could not make any headway and became frustrated. So they kept on leaving the Jamaat. But still it had a good hold on the people.
The important point is: Dr. Israr sahib is suggesting some funny type of proposals, e.g. setting up the Khilafat. He wants to go back to Khilafat. But how it will be done is not known. There are many of his videos available on u-tube.
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|Posted: 18 June 2008 at 11:47pm
This is very irresponsible to give remarks like "Funny proposal of Khilafa".
If someone is not able to understand any ideology, he should learn it.Do you think that Hazrat Eisah will come and he will be elected prime minister of democratic system ? Or Hazrat Imam Mahdi will be a elected as a president by a parliament ?
Democracy is a playground of masonic powers.
Please, just think with responsibility when posting any remarks.
I am sorry if i said something wrong.
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Justin Bieber Shows Off New Tattoos in NEO + Fan Videos
Beliebers, it's time to "ooh" and "aah" over Justin Bieber and his many tattoos.
The singer's latest NEO video is here. In it, he smiles, holds guitars, sings, dances, jumps down steps and shows off his plentiful tattoos. It promotes the Adidas NEO brand that he reps and encourages fans to participate in making their own Bieber videos. Details are inside the clip, so have at it. The Biebs is picking the best video. too.
Additionally, two fan-filmed clips show off what looks like MORE new tattoos. He met up with fans in Toronto and he took time to chat with them. One fan said his sleeve looks so good and there looks to be more fresh ink on his other arm after the Banksy tattoo. He said it's still healing and there is more doodling on his right forearm. You can see it clearly at the 1:28 mark or so.
Biebs also asked for a group photo since he was cold and improperly dressed for the chilly weather, BUT he actually obliged all fans, hugging them as they ask, kissing them as they ask and posing as they ask.
So we have to say, he is ALL about his Beliebers. He got a jacket and continued to pose.
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