text:
- 62 years old
- Date of birth: Jul 28, 1948
- Date of passing: Jan 1, 2011
|Let the memory of Michael (Joeseph) be with us forever
"Man oh man...I miss you. Just thinking about the kids and how fast times can change. You worked harder than anyone I worked with and did more to have a meaningful change in your life. I often reflect on our journey and can safely say I will never forget you. Hopefully your kids get some insight into the man you were and how much you cared. Maybe some stories of the before and after and insights into why you changed. One day when the time is right I will sit down with them and share some of your thoughts you shared in your final months. In short I miss you and will always be great fun for your friendship."
"Thinking of you Joe as I enter a new year in my life and realize how truly grateful I am that I met you and had you as my friend! You understood me when I felt no one else did, you helped me to find my self-worth and taught me to laugh at myself. Thank you for your friendship and your gift of humour that carried me when I was all out of laughs! I love you Joe !"
"Hey Joe,
Missing you and your chatter. Its always a sad moment when I think of you and the kids. I am sure both your kids will know you loved them with all of your heart and wanted nothing but the best for them. They were your driving force and you changed your world to make theirs a better place. Rest in peace- miss you Orion A."
"You taught me how to laugh at myself, to forget my worries and to just live in the moment. Joe I love you brother and will always have a special place in my heart and in my memory of the friendship we shared thank you Joe! I am forever grateful.....Until we meet again, Goodbye my Friend!"
"Michael "Joe" Acker was my first sponsor and a dear friend to me. Joe taught me one of the most important lessons in life, to laugh at myself again and not take myself so seriously. I am forever indebted to you Joe your sharp wit and wonderful sense of humour will be dearly missed. My condolences to your family, most of all your two boys that you loved so dearly. Blair C. Kieley"
"The Acker Family,
I give my deepest condolences, to all of you I'm sure words cannot express what your going through. Just know that you are in my prayers for peace and comfort.
Doug Bloudoff, North York, Ontario"
"For those who are able to pay their respects. Joe's visitation and funeral service will be as follows:
January 11, 2011
12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m.
Rosar-Morrison Funeral Home & Chapel
467 Sherbourne Street
Toronto, Ontario M4X 1K5
Funeral Service
January 11, 2011
Coach House Chapel
467 Sherbourne Street
Toronto, Ontario M4X 1K5
"Michael (also known as Joe A) Acker, lived a life of ups in downs, but his love for his children cannot be measured. His dedication to Alcoholics Anonymous made a positive impact to his family, friends and countless members of Alcoholics Anonymous. He transformed his life and touched many hearts along the way. He will be missed, loved and always remembered.
Orion A - Joe's sponsor"
to visit this memorial:
Subscribe to receive e-mail notifications when others contribute to this memorial.
Have a suggestion for us?

subset: commoncrawl


text:
WADLEY, Ga. - Mrs. Barbara Ann House Newberry, age 69, of Wadley, Ga., died Monday at Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, Ga. Graveside services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Wadley Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Smith Funeral Home of Wadley in charge of arrangements.
The Augusta Chronicle-May 6, 2010


text: A dining room is a room mainly used for consuming food, usually the dining room is furnished with a large dining table and chairs, the most common shape is generally rectangular, circular etc. Most people can go for 4 seater dining sets as per the family size. We have an wide variety of collections on 4 seater dining sets with wooden and glass dining tables, all ranges are finely crafted and manufactured by very talented expertises.


text:
I love going to the movies. I love eating popcorn out of a giant, greasy tub; I love sharing the experience with a bunch of strangers; and I love how I'm forced to carefully remove the plastic dome lid of my Icee so my straw doesn't make that awful squeaking noise whenever I move it. The movies bring you action that is literally bigger than you. And sometimes, if you're lucky, it's figuratively bigger than you as well, and can really get you to thinkin'. Recently, I saw such a film–one that really got me to thinkin'.
And that film was This is the End, the newest stoner action comedy from Seth Rogan and Evan Goldberg.
No, but seriously. For those of you who don't know (and maybe don't care) This is the End explores the behavior of a group of actors–each delightfully portraying their actual selves–as the world literally comes to an end. It's simple: if you're a good person, you get sucked up into the sky by a blue ray of light, and if you're anyone else, you're likely going to be eaten by some giant, creepy monster.
So, as any hopelessly self-involved 20-something would do, I left the theatre contemplating the worth of my entire existence: I would totally get sucked up in that blue light. Yeah, totally. I mean I'm a good person. I do good things. Like, uh, you know, last week. Yeah, last week, I…uh, you know, smiled at that old lady. Yeah, when she was looking at me like she wished she was still in her 20s. I re-connected that old lady with her youth. Yeah, that was nice. That was really nice. Shi*t. Is that the only example I can think of? That's not a good example. That's a horrible example. I can think of another one. Wait. Oh my god, I'm a horrible person. Shi*t. Oh my god. I would NOT get sucked up in that blue light. Seriously? Oh my god.
(For the record, that's actually what it's like inside my brain. Heavy sigh.)
I think we 20-somethings have a strange obsession with labeling people as good or bad. He cheated on you? He's a bad person. She sings in the church choir? What a good person. He told you your blog post was, like, epically funny? He's really an amazing soul. Homegirl thinks Beyonce is untalented?! That is an example of a HORRIBLE HUMAN BEING.
I don't remember doing much of said labeling when I was a kid. But now? Yeesh, do I ever. As I stumble through my twenties, I seem to be outgrowing relationships like a toddler outgrows clothes–awkwardly and often. And I'm talking all sorts of relationships: with old friends, new friends, love buddies (sorry, but the word "lovers" creeps me out), family, employers, co-workers, health care providers, etc. And I've found when things don't go my way (as has been the case in every one of those previously mentioned sub-categories), it's quite easy to label my opponent as a bad person. If they've got a problem with me, then it's absolutely, very much likely that said opponent is a bad person; because, just like that guy who thought my that girl's blog was "epically funny," I know that I am a good person.
And, I mean, because these bad people are bad people, that totally justifies the fact that I can judge their behavior and label them as such. And I can constantly talk about how bad they are with my all the other people in my life. And I can angrily flip through their Facebook photos (because it's okay to stay Facebook friends with bad people) and practice, out loud, all of the mean things I would say to these bad, meanie-heads if I wasn't oh so pre-occupied with being the bigger person. I mean, can you blame me?
The answer is: yes. Yes, we can blame you. If you're running around acting like that, chances are you are not getting sucked up the blue light tunnel to heaven. The is the End offers some nice perspective on what makes us all good or bad; and they seem to be suggesting that we 20-somethings (and, well, pretty much everyone else) need to take a step back and foster some self-awareness. And I think I agree with them. For a generation that is completely obsessed with ourselves, we really could use some self-awareness. Then you might notice that the a** hole who just aggressively cut you off on the highway did so because you were joy riding in the passing lane, swerving along to Taylor Swift. Or, who knows, maybe you'd realize that it actually sort of was your fault that you were fired because no one forced you to publish all those very unprofessional, very graphic Facebook status updates about how much you hate your job and/or anything else in your life. (To the people doing that–please stop. Trust me. I'm saying this because I love you, and you'll thank me one day.) And if you're honest with yourself, you'll realize that you used to think your ex-friend, -love buddy, -family member (you know, figuratively), -employer, -co-worker, and/or –healthcare provider was a good person. Chances are, they're still a good person and, if it ended, there was something you could have done differently, too.
So take Seth and Evan's advice: start taking responsibility for yourself, say sorry if you need to, learn from your mistakes, and just move on. If we're inherently anything, it's stupid, so it'd be wise to let others make mistakes as well.
Unless it's that homegirl who hates Beyonce. I wasn't kidding about that.


text:
I recently wrote an article for Livestrong.com entitled, 4 Essentials to Keep You Safe Every Day (and Night).
Here is an excerpt from the article:
"We eat nutritious diets and exercise to protect our bodies from disease and to fight flab. So doesn't it make perfect sense that we must also exercise our awareness to protect ourselves from harm? If you're a health and fitness junkie then practicing awareness and personal safety should also be a part of your wellness journey. A simple way to begin to strengthen your awareness muscle is to add personal safety techniques to your daily To- Do list. After all, protecting your physical body is crucial to your health."
Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/blog/4-essentials-to-keep-you-safe-every-day-and-night#ixzz2LZibSQ8w


text:
Directions: Write a paragraph with 6-8 sentences stating whether you agree or disagree with the quotes. Cite at least one of the quotes in your answer.
"Remember, happiness doesn't depend upon who you are or what you have; it depends solely on what you think." – Dale Carnegie
"Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be." – Abe Lincoln


text:
Next time you think it's clever and a fun challenge to make an almost impossible deadlines for yourself THINK again! It is neither clever nor fun!!!
Next time you get to go to bed at a decent hour and not wake up at 6:00 a.m. to start working again be HAPPY!
Next time you open the computer for something other than work ENJOY it!!!
It's been a crazy hectic week. I decided to say I would have a batch of spill plans done by the end of the week. I am on the last few and have to head to the office to print them sometime today after I finish up.
I put a pork tenderloin (2 actually) in the slow cooker with a couple of sliced onions and a can of cream of mush soup tuesday. I came home tues. night and made rice … grabbed some salads at mazzios. Wednesday there was lots left so I made mashed pot. quickly and picked up a veggie tray and a baguette from Panera… Thursday there was still some left so I chopped it and added bbq sauce. We had it with nachos and veggies. Matt and I are both doing the one meal a day diet plan so dinner is important to us both 🙂 … I'm kinda sad it's all gone, it has been a good food week. I bought a package of steak-ums at the store and am going to make them tonight after I do a phenphedrine review.
Izzy is doing good this week. She's been going to school at 11 a.m. to slowly increase her time there. She loves school and has had lots of happy days this week with her friends. I've been told she has new friends all the time, but her first grade friend Grace is her best friend.
Matt's taking me to the Melting Pot tomorrow. I have wanted to go there for a long time so that will be exciting. I am going to try to only do a little work this weekend and get things caught up around home…


text:
Volunteer With Us!
Who are we?
Otra Cosa Network is an NGO with a key focus on social development in Huanchaco, Peru and the surrounding neighbourhoods. A registered Peruvian non-profit NGO and a UK registered charity, OCN has five main projects that target different groups, these are HELP Women, HELP Youth, HELP English, HELP Literacy and HELP Environment. As well as these, Otra Cosa also has several partner projects such as Exquisipan Bakery, a local special needs school, a dog shelter, where many of our volunteers help out.
HELP English volunteers work at one of two schools around Huanchaco: Las Lomas and San Carlos. English has recently become a compulsory subject in Peru, however the responsibility was placed on schools to find English teachers, in poorer schools, children still go without, thus our volunteers are important for providing these lessons to the children as without them they would not learn English.
Our HELP Women team work at El Comodor, a canteen for women who often come from troubled backgrounds, and offer classes for these women from business classes to sewing lessons.
HELP Youth aims to provide social activities for children to keep them off the streets, such as La Rampa (the skate ramp) and the summer football club.
HELP Literacy encourages children to develop their analytical skills, through reading and writing literature and is part of the LitWorld organisation.
HELP Environment works with local university students to provide workshops in the schools to teach children about the importance of the environment. Our team also work with local businesses to fund eco-friendly projects such as providing bins along the entire stretch of Huanchaco beach.
Who are our volunteers?
Our volunteers come from a wide range of backgrounds, and from all over the world, but the one thing they all have in common is a shared want to help other people, we aim to match them up to roles where they can utilise their skills, and offer the most in their goal to help.
Otra Cosa Network is more than just an organisation, due to our size we can focus our attention on social change, and work closely with the community, our volunteers become like a family to one another, and become a part of the community they aim to help.
Many of our volunteers take on more than one role, combining office work with time helping at the dog shelter, or helping both youth and environment, however this is purely optional, we believe our volunteers should only take on as much responsibility as they can manage.
What is Huanchaco like?
Our base is in the district of Huanchaco, a part of Trujillo in the La Libertad region of Northern Peru. Huanchaco is a chilled-out town, with a strong community vibe. The two main economies here are fishing and tourism, however, it is most famous for its surfing tradition, and surfers from all over the world come here to ride these waves. As of 2013 Huanchaco is a designated World Surfing Reserve, a title which aims to protect the fishing community and surfing culture here.
What else can I do?
Outside of volunteering there is plenty to do in and around Huanchaco. Chan Chan, the largest pre-Columbian city is a short bus ride away, while El Brujo, another large pre-Columbian site is less than an hour away by bus. The rich culture that exists in this region is not limited to outside of Huanchaco, indeed the traditional pre-Incan caballito fishing boats are arguably the oldest form of surf boards, meanwhile traditional dishes such as ceviche make for a great culinary experience.
Volunteers have an abundance of activities to keep themselves busy from sand boarding to surfing, to visiting nearby archaeological sites and watching the traditional Paso horse dancing. Being right on the beach volunteers can take advantage of the many sports on offer including volleyball, football, surfing, fishing and many more.
Why Peru?
Peru has one of oldest and richest historical cultures, when you volunteer with us, we provide time off to travel and explore the rest of Peru; we recommend Huaraz, Arequipa, Iquitos and of course Cuzco.


text:
The LPU Graduate School as in many HEI's in the country is the apex of the educational system at Lyceum of the Philippines University (LPU). As such, it strives to be the center of transmission, preservation and advancement of knowledge in various advanced academic programs of this institution, through the creation of the community of scholars who are engaged in lifelong learning and are committed to serve the academic community.
The Graduate School of LPU serves the model of teaching and learning, where a culture of excellence engaged in the advancement of knowledge and service, through quality instruction, research and community development is the guiding norm.


text:
Pelvic Floor Disorders
Pelvic floor disorders affect millions of women and men of all ages, often compromising their quality of life. These disorders include pelvic organ prolapse, urinary and fecal incontinence, chronic pelvic and tailbone pain, chronic constipation, and sexual dysfunction. Several factors can contribute to pelvic floor disorders, including aging, pregnancy, hormonal changes, and injuries.
At UT Southwestern, we offer a full range of state-of-the-art diagnostic techniques, as well as nonsurgical, surgical, and robotic treatment options for these pelvic floor disorders. We also have comprehensive rehabilitation programs that treat pelvic-related conditions in a thorough and conservative manner.
Our goal is to accurately diagnose the cause of your symptoms, offer several options for treatment, and restore your quality of life.


text:
Wearing signature Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla off-white, chikan-work embellished suit was Sonakshi at the Awards. Nude pumps, side-swept hair, red lips and drop earrings completed her look. The outfit itself may not hold much novelty but Ms. Sinha sure looked nice on the red carpet.
Sonakshi Sinha At Star Guild Awards 2013
Photo Credit: Viral Bhayani


text: Oh man! Ad-blocking software has been detected! :'( This website is run by the community, for the community... and it needs advertisements in order to keep running. Blocking our ads means your killing our stats! Please disable your ad-block, or become a premium member to hide all advertisements and this notice. Seems like restoring Windows is becoming a common question here so I think we need to have a HOWTO on it, from the Microsoft KB that is!


text:
We also publish a regularly updated list of professional auditions. You can access this list through the following link:
The following is a list of audition requirements for schools of study. Although the list currently includes only schools in the United States, we are interested in expanding this list to include all major schools of study. Please fill out the form at the bottom of this page with audition information from any school you'd like to see added to the list.
Audition Requirements (schools listed alphabetically):
Berklee College of Music
The Audition Prepared Piece: Berklee embraces and values all music styles so you should prepare a piece that you are comfortable with and displays your strengths as a musician. It should be approximately 3-5 minutes in length, in any style, which demonstrates your instrumental proficiency and your overall musicianship. Do not choose a piece or a style of music you think the audition team wants to hear. Rather, select a piece that puts your "best foot forward" and highlights what you feel represents your best playing. Ultimately, the audition is a discovery process and we want to find out what you do well. It is recommended to seek the guidance of your private instructor and/or musical mentor when selecting your prepared piece. Here are some examples and additional guidelines that may help when selecting your prepared piece: A tune from a well-known artist or band (any style) A standard or jazz tune (which may include blues and rhythm changes) with your own improvisation A composition from the instrumental/voice repertoire or a movement, sonata, concerto or etude A transcription of a well-known artist's solo If composing or songwriting is your primary focus, you may choose to play an original piece that showcases your individual style. However, the original piece should be no longer than three (3) minutes, and you should also prepare a second piece from the above listing (no longer than 3 minutes). If you require accompaniment for your prepared piece you may bring an accompanist, play-a-long CD or MP3 player. It is not recommended to use the original tracks of artists or bands as play-a-longs. If you are playing to a track, it is preferred that you use standard play-a-long/music-minus-one or karaoke tracks so that you are not playing your part along with the part on the recording. For example, we would prefer a bass player use a play-a-long track that does not have the bass part on the track rather than playing along with an artist's original recording. Improvisation: We would like to hear you improvise over a short progression to gauge where you are in your instrumental development. Your prepared piece may include improvisation, but it is not required. Blues: You should be prepared to play over a standard I-IV-V blues progression. Reading: The examples range from basic to complex in order for the audition team to gauge your reading ability. You will have 15 minutes before your audition to warm-up on your instrument and review the reading material before being asked to play the examples in the audition. Ear Training: You will be asked to participate in call-and-response exercises. The audition team will play short rhythms and melodies, which you will either sing back or play back on your instrument. You may also be asked to identify intervals and chord qualities. The audition team will also gain a sense of your ability to match pitch during this section of the audition. You may also be asked to play some bass lines in different styles (two-feel, walking, pop/rock, samba, bossa, funk) on standard chord progressions. You may also be asked to demonstrate your technical facility via typical practice routines and exercises (scales, arpeggios, etc.). Some valuable things to remember Applicants accepted to Berklee will be taking core music classes including harmony, ear training and arranging classes, in addition to private instrumental studies and ensembles, so the audition is formatted to assess students' overall musicianship. In addition, we are also interested in seeing how you function in an ensemble setting. We take a holistic approach in our evaluation process where each component of the audition helps the audition team assess your overall abilities as a musician. While each component is important, we recognize it is common for applicants to have imbalances in their playing abilities. We realize many applicants may not have advanced skills in improvisation, reading, ear training or multiple musical styles, but our curriculum materials are designed to help students build skills in these areas. The Interview Each applicant will also participate in a 15-minute interview with our Admissions representative. Here you will have an opportunity to discuss your goals and aspirations and why you have chosen Berklee as a possible path in the pursuit of your music career. We are interested in finding out what has inspired you to pursue music and what you will bring to the Berklee community. The interviewer may refer to your online application for further information during the interview. You are invited to bring samples of your creative work to share with the interviewer that will be returned to you at the end of the interview. Checklist The following checklist will help to remind you of items you may need for your audition: All acoustic and electric bass are required to bring their instrument to the audition. Bass players are reminded to bring a tuner, an instrument cable(s) and any effects needed for their prepared piece. Amplifiers for bass players will be provided.
Berliner Philharmoniker Orchestra Academy (2 year study program)
- A classical concerto according to choice together with some other concerto or solo work as well
- Recitative from Beethoven's 9th Symphony
- Scherzo-Trio from Beethoven's 5th Symphony
- Scherzo from Beethoven's 3rd Symphony
Boston University
MusB The applicant should be prepared to perform at least two solo works, one from memory. One of the works should include a sonata or a concert movement that demon strates cantilena style (slow tempo, legato melodic line, sustained phrasing, singing tone quality), and the other work should demonstrate technical facility (fast tempo, variety in rhythm, correct phrasing, tone quality, finger agility). Each applicant also should be prepared to play an étude or study written expressly for his or her instrument and all scales and arpeggios that demonstrate the applicant's knowledge and command of the fingerboard. The following are examples of literature appropriate for the audition: Movements from sonatas by Eccles, Vivaldi, Hindemith, etc.; movements of concerti by Dragonetti, Koussevitsky, Bottesini, Dittersdorf, etc.; studies and/or études by Nanny, Kreutzer, Simandl, Sturm, Ries, etc.; examples of solo literature selected from Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionistic, and Contemporary eras or music. The candidate also should be able to play any two-octave scale and arpeggio between E and A. MusM Applicants seeking to enter the MusM program in string performance must perform the first movement of a standard bass concerto, a movement from an unaccompanied Bach Cello suite transcribed for Bass, any solo piece of the applicant's choosing, and standard orchestral excerpts of contrasting tempi and styles. Pieces need not be memorized. MusAD String applicants should prepare material equivalent to a master's level recital program. Application Deadlines: January 1 for Undergraduate Applicants January 15 for Graduate and Post-Graduate Applicants
Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music:
- One movement from a Baroque sonata
- Two contrasting works of the applicant's choice
Cleveland Institute of Music:
- All major and minor scales and arpeggios in two octaves.
- Study by Simandl, Bille, or Kreutzer.
- Solo from the double bass repertoire.
Colburn Conservatory of Music:
1st two mvts of a standard double bass concerto, 2 mvts of solo bach one exerpt from beethoven, brahms, mozart, strauss
Curtis Institute:
Application Deadline: December 11th Double bass. Applicants will play from memory: (1) a three-octave B-flat major and B-flat melodic minor scale with arpeggios; (2) a movement from one of the six cello suites by J. S. Bach (transcriptions permitted) or a solo work of the applicant's choice; and (3) the first two movements (with appropriate cadenzas included) of any one of the following concertos: Dragonetti, Koussevitzky, Dittersdorf (E major), Bottesini No. 2, or Vanhal. In addition two prepared excerpts from the standard orchestral literature will be required (music may be used for this portion). Applicants must be under twenty-three. AUDITION ACCOMPANIST Curtis will provide an accompanist for auditions in flute, opera, viola, violin, violoncello, and voice. All other auditions are played without piano. The applicant must supply Curtis's accompanist with the appropriate piano scores at the time of audition; it is up to the discretion of the audition committee whether the audition will be heard if no music is provided. Photocopied music is not acceptable in place of a score. No pre-audition rehearsal with Curtis's accompanist is permitted.
DePaul University:
String Bass Auditions Undergraduate – An etude by Simandl, Nanny, or Bille' – One movement from a Bach cello suite – One movement from a standard bass concerto Graduate – An etude by Simandl, Nanny, or Bille' – Two contrasting movements from a Bach cello suite – A standard bass concerto – Two contrasting excerpts from the standard orchestral repertoire Prospective Jazz Studies string bass majors or students wishing to participate in jazz performing groups at DePaul University should be prepared to sight-read two selections of contrasting tempos and styles from the Jamey Aebersold Play-A-Long Series, with the accompaniment of the compact disc recording. For each selection you are to (A) perform/embellish the melody for one chorus, (B) provide appropriate accompaniment for one chorus, and (C) improvise for two choruses. Also, sight-read a portion of a big band chart or jazz etude, at tempo, with the use of a metronome. Please note, graduate jazz performance applicants do not need to perform a classical audition. Q: When is the application deadline? A: The last date to submit an application is January 15th, but we urge you to submit your application as soon as possible so that you'll have more time to prepare for your audition.
Eastman School of Music:
Each of the following:
- One movement from one of the following double bass concerti: Bottesini, Capuzzi, Dittersdorf, Dragonetti, Koussevitsky, or Vanhal
- One contrasting solo work of the applicant's choice
- One orchestral excerpt of the applicant's choice from the standard repertoire
- Two scales (one major, one melodic minor) of the applicant's choice in two or three octaves.
Guildhall School of Music ( England )
1. A study of the candidate's own choice from 57 Studies – Book 1 by Storch-Hrabe (International Music Co. – Kalmus) 2. Two contrasting movements from a baroque sonata (e.g. Marcello, Vivaldi, Eccles etc.) 3. One piece of the candidate's own choice.
Indiana University:
Double Bass
Applicants should prepare the following, either for a recording or on-campus audition: 2fec45e634dd61aff6a4c0eb14ca77b3 Audition Dates:
Fall 2008 Audition Dates
January 11-12, 2008
February 1-2, 2008
February 29 -March 1, 2008
The application deadline for fall admission consideration is December 1. The deadline for spring admission consideration is September 1, and the deadline for second summer session admission consideration is April 1. Materials need to be received by the deadline date.
Ithaca College:
Double Bass Requirements for B.M. degrees in performance and performance/music education:
- Two contrasting movements from a sonata, suite, or concerto (transcriptions are permitted)
- One other complete composition, or two orchestral excerpts from the standard literature
- One technical etude
- Major scales in three octaves, minor scales in two octaves
Requirements for all other music degrees:
- Two contrasting movements of a sonata, suite, or concerto (transcriptions are permitted)
- One technical étude
- Major and minor scales in two octaves
Juilliard School of Music:
E M/m, F M/m, G M/m scales, etude (listed below), 2 mvts. From Baroque sonata (listed below)
Vivaldi Handel Corelli Bach Viola de Gamba sonatas
Orchestral Exerpt (choose one listed below)
Kreutzer (18 studies: #1 CM, #9 GM) Simandl (Book II, E-flat M etudes) Storch-Hrabe Vol II
Manhattan School of Music
Undergraduate Audition Requirements
A major/minor scale of applicant's choice, at least two octaves.
Two contrasting movements of a sonata.
One etude from Bille, Simandl, Storch-Hrabe, or Sturm.
One orchestral excerpt of the applicant's choice.
New England Conservatory
Double Bass:
Two contrasting works or movements from the standard repertoire (e.g., movement(s) of unaccompanied Bach and/or other virtuosic solo piece) A movement from a sonata or concerto Also, applicants should be prepared to play an etude. One or more of these chosen selections should be memorized.
Northwestern University:
Jan 1st.
Double bass
Please note that these requirements were recently altered. Applicants who have prepared their audition repertoire based upon previously published information are welcome to continue with their planned program.
Applicant should be prepared to play one major scale, one harmonic minor scale, and one melodic minor scale of their choice in two or three octaves.
Additional required repertoire includes:
- One solo piece of applicant's choice
- A total of three orchestral excerpts. Choose no more than one excerpt from any composer from the following list:
- Bach
- Orchestral Suite in D Major Double
- Orchestra Suite in D Major Badinerie
- Violin Concerto in E Major 2nd Movement, measures 1 – 10
- Mozart
- Symphony #39 1st movement, measures 13 – 21
- Symphony #39 1st movement, 14 measures before letter A to letter C
- Symphony #39 2nd movement, 6 measures before letter A to 5 measures after letter A
- Symphony #39 4th movement, double bar after letter B to letter C
- Symphony #40 1st movement, the pick up to 19 measures before letter C to 5 measures after letter C
- Symphony #40 1st movement, 32 measures after letter D to letter E
- Beethoven
- Symphony #5 3rd movement, beginning of Scherzo to 5 measures after letter A
- Symphony #5 3rd movement, beginning of trio to letter B
- Symphony #9 4th movement, the pick up to measure 9 to 33 measures before letter A
- Brahms
- Symphony #1 1st movement, letter E to 8 measures before letter F
- Symphony #1 2nd movement, 8 measures after letter B to 3 measures before letter C
- Symphony #2 1st movement, 33 measures after letter K to letter L
- Strauss
- Don Juan Letter A to 4 measures after letter B
- Don Juan Letter F to 4 measures before letter G
- Ein Heldenleben Number 9 to number 11
- Ein Heldenleben 9 measures after number 15 to number 16
- Ein Heldenleben Number 77
- Bach
Sight reading not required; memorization not required.
- two movements from a baroque sonata by a composer such as Eccles or Antoniotti, or a work of comparable difficulty
- one etude to demonstrate applicant's level of technical ability
- orchestral excerpts from a symphony by Beethoven, Mozart, or Haydn
- major and minor scales and arpeggios in two octaves
Peabody Conservatory:
Undergraduate: Contrasting movements of a concerto or sonata
Two excerpts from the standard orchestra audition literature
Graduate: Peabody's Graduate audition repertoire is patterened after a typical undergraduate senior recital. In order to provide some latitude, the requirements are not dictated. However, you must prepare "sufficient material to perform a full solo recital containing works which show a diversity of periods and styles."
Website: peabodydoublebass.blogspot.com
Rice University
- Complete and submit the Shepherd School Audition Form by January 2, 2008. Mail your completed audition form to:
Audition Coordinator Shepherd School of Music – MS 532 Rice University P.O. Box 1892 Houston, TX 77251-1892 44e1b95f6b032693eba01ce51273905c Double Bass: Preliminary DVDs are due January 2, 2008. The Shepherd School Office of Music Admissions will contact double bass applicants invited for a live audition upon review of the preliminary recordings. Live auditions will be scheduled individually on a date and time in January or February that is mutually convenient to the applicant and faculty. Required undergraduate audition repertoire: b57b003e619b89dcea672ffa48d14811
Roosevelt University:
Double Bass (All solo selections to be performed from memory. Music may be used for etudes and excerpts. All string auditions will be presented with piano accompaniment.) Undergraduate and Graduate: An etude; two additional pieces of contrasting style, preferably including a fast movement from a concerto or a work of similar difficulty. Graduate Performance Diploma: Three major works with piano accompaniment, including a complete sonata or concerto. At least two stylistic periods must be represented. See this link for audition dates Application Priority Deadline January 15 Contact The Music Conservatory
University of North Texas:
1st Mvt of concerto, 2 orchestral excerpts from major literature, approx. 10-15 min. music
Bass News Right To Your Inbox!
Subscribe to get our weekly newsletter covering the double bass world.


text:
NORTH FULTON – Homeowners in North Fulton may see something this fall they haven't seen in a while – a lower tax bill.
Unless they've made major improvements to their property over the past year, residents in Roswell and Alpharetta could at least see the portion of their city and county tax bill drop by a few dollars.
While Fulton County Schools, which accounts for the majority of local property tax bills, has yet to set its tax rate, several other taxing jurisdictions have announced stable or slightly lower tax rates.
Fulton County announced Sept. 6 it is lowering its mill levy by a fraction, and Roswell has already set its tax rate at the same level as last year.
Alpharetta is expected to do the same later this month. Because their fiscal years begin in October, Johns Creek and Milton are finalizing their budgets this month.
The budgeting process for all cities and the school district faced a hurdle this year after Fulton County rescinded 2017 residential property assessments in June and ordered the Assessor's Office to apply 2016 values.
Generally since assessed values on residential property will remain the same as in 2016 and the overall tax rate may dip, it means homeowners should see a lower taxbill.
In Alpharetta, the budget adopted by the City Council proposes to leave the millage rate at its current 5.750 level through the 2018 fiscal year. The city has maintained that rate since 2009 while increasing its homestead exemption to $40,000, the highest such exemption in Georgia.
Despite the countywide freeze on residential property assessments, new construction in Alpharetta pushed its overall tax digest up by about 3 percent.
That has city leaders breathing a bit easier. Earlier this summer when the City Council adopted its $132 million budget for 2018, they were told tax revenues might fall short by as much as $500,000.
This is about the latest the city has ever set its property tax rate.
"We would typically do it as part of our whole budget process in June," said Assistant City Administrator James Drinkard. "We got on the hook with the whole county tax assessments situation and the county suddenly deciding to go back to the 2016 assessed rates."
Drinkard said the city has been waiting for the county to officially release the tax digest, which tells just how much commercial and residential property is worth.
"Until they released that official digest, we couldn't really establish what the millage rate needed to be," Drinkard said. "New development came in higher than anticipated."
Alpharetta's gross property tax digest for 2016 was $5.237 billion. This year, the county raised it to $5.395 billion.
The additional value will add about $873,000.
That may unfreeze some of the new initiatives the city had set aside because of the budget crunch, Drinkard said.
The council may take a second look at some of those items, such as additional positions in the Fire Marshal's Office or body cameras for police officers.
The Finance Department is likely to recommend which initiatives can be added when the City Council meets Sept. 18 at the first of three public hearings on adopting the mill levy.
"It's been one of our more interesting budget years," Drinkard said. "But because we tend to be conservative in our fiscal forecasting, it was not as challenging as it may have been."


text:
As a blogger, if you want to drive more blog traffic, you have to post high quality content.
It works in two ways for you:
First, you start building authority. When people see a link to you in social media, they're like "I KNOW her stuff is always good – I need to go check this out". They trust you and they're more likely to share your links. Win for everybody.
But high quality is also what makes the search engines happy. Keyword stuffing and crazy backlinking may work for a little while, but they only get you so far. If you really want to rank, you've got to have good content – and high rankings means big traffic.
So how do you write high quality content that ranks well and gets shared?
It All Starts with the Headline
Your post title, the headline, is vital if you want to drive more blog traffic. After all, if the headline doesn't attract attention, no one is going to click it. As much as we all claim to hate the "click bait" headlines from places like Upworthy and Buzzfeed, we still feel compelled to click them.
This is especially important when they do a search – the title needs to stand out from all the others in the list. It needs to tell people what the article is about, without giving away too much. And a keyword in the title also helps the article rank better.
Here's one of my little tricks – In most cases, I try to use an SEO friendly title for my blog. But in the image, I may change the title to make it more "click bait-y" when I share the image on social media.
Tip: Having trouble creating engaging headlines? Check out this free download from Alice Seba – How to Craft Attention-Getting Headlines – It includes a "swipe file" with dozens of headline examples that you can use.
Be Emotionally Engaging
People want to feel connected when they read your content – even if they're just trying to learn how to do something. Adding personal stories can help make that happen, by tossing in a dash of your personality.
You want your post to feel like a conversation. The easiest way to do that is to imagine that you're writing to your friend. Keep that person in mind, and your text will be a lot more personable.
It also helps to use the words "you" and "I" in your post. When I'm writing a post, I always feel like I'm talking directly to you, so I do that naturally. I'm not writing a report here, I'm writing to YOU, to try and help you figure something out. If you do that in your blog posts too, you'll find that your readers will be much more connected to you. They're more likely to return and to share, which will drive more blog traffic.
Ditch the Big Words, Professor!
Like I said – this isn't a college thesis. You don't need to use a bunch of big words to look like you know what you're talking about, it just makes it hard to read. Keep your language simple and friendly.
If you ever hang out on Reddit, you've probably seen this code people use sometimes when they ask a question: "ELI5" – it means "explain like I'm 5". The idea is to take a possibly complicated subject and explain it in a way that anyone can understand. It's a really good thing to keep in mind while you're blogging!
Evergreen Content is the Backbone of Your Blog
If you've never heard the term before, content is "evergreen" when it's about questions or problems that people have all the time. If you're posting about news topics or popular celebrities, your content is NOT evergreen. On the other hand, if you blog about Christmas recipes, it could still be considered evergreen – because it's going to be popular every year – year after year after year.
Whenever you're online, look for questions that you see lots of people asking – problems that lots of people have – and solve those problems! Answer those questions! That's where your traffic will come from.
Having lots of evergreen content that is specific to your niche is also an excellent way to let the search engines understand what your blog is about so they can drive more blog traffic to you.
Quality Over Quantity
People ask all the time "How often should I post to my blog?"
I think every blogger has their own opinion on the answer! When I started this blog, I blogged as often as I could, because I wanted to get a good base of content built up quickly. But once I had about 100 posts, I slowed down to 2-3 posts a week.
Because I want to take enough time to be sure I'm always posting high quality content. You deserve my best, and I make every effort to give it to you. I can't do that if I'm pumping out articles every day, just because someone says that'll drive more blog traffic. It very well may in the short term – but I'll get more people coming back if what they read is high quality.
Write however many posts a week as you feel comfortable doing – but never, ever sacrifice quality for quantity.
Don't Forget the Pictures!
Statistics (I know, I hate that word too!) show over and over that people will stay on your page longer if you've got images on there. Add screenshots and photos to highlight what you're writing about. Blogging about your life? Better take pictures to show! You can even use stock photos to add zip to your content if you don't have pictures of your own.
I love creating my own images with the free website PicMonkey – if I don't have a photo of my own, I'll use a free stock image from somewhere like Morguefile or DreamsTime, add some text and my logo and it's ready to go.
What you should do:
Over the next week – Write a really high-quality piece of content. Go in depth on your topic, and create an attractive headline. Try to connect with your reader, and be sure that you explain any topics clearly, so everyone can understand. Don't forget to add a great image (or two or three!)
I'd love you to come back here and share it in the comments! I want to see what you come up with!
Remember – the real key to building traffic is taking consistent action – so get to it!.
PS: Don't forget that Headline Template Download from Alice!


text:
Namman Muay Thai Boxing/ Athlete's Liniment for Muay Thai, Mma, Kickboxing, Boxing : 3 Packs
- Relieves strains and sprains
- Relieves muscular and joint aches
- Relieves arthritic and rheumatic pain
- For pre and post exercise application
- 3 Packs ( 120 ml x 3 )
Namman Muay originated in 1960 in Thailand. At first, it was used by Thai Boxers (Muay Thai) who are known as fierce athletes. They used it before or during training and matches. Rubbing muscles with Namman Muay can prepare the body for extreme activity and help to prevent injury. Namman Muay is the only kind of liniment in Thailand that possesses these unique characteristics. The body will be ready for physical exertion after applying and rubbing the muscles with Namman Muay. The benefit of Nam
List Price: $ 54.25


text:
Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author.While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server.
"(B.C. 1451), the son of Beor, a man endowed with the gift of prophecy. (Num. 22: 5). He is mentioned in conjunction with the five kings of Midian, apparently as a person of the same rank. (Num. 31: 18 cf. Num. 31:16. He seems to have lived at Pethor, (23: 4; 22: 5) on the river Euphrates, in Mesopotamia. Such was his reputation that when the Israelites were encamped in the plains of Moab, Balak, the king of Moab, sent for Balaam to curse them. Balaam at first was prohibited by God from going. He was again sent for by the king and again refused, but was at length allowed to go.
"…He yielded to the temptations of riches and honor which Balak set before him; but God's anger was kindled at this manifestation of determined self-will, and the angel of the Lord stood in the way for an adversary against him. See (2 Pet. 2: 16). Balaam predicted a magnificent career for the people whom he was called to curse, but he nevertheless suggested to the Moabites the expedient of seducing them to commit fornication. The effect of this is recorded in (Num. 25: 1) ... A battle was afterwards fought against the Midianites, in which Balaam sided with them, and was slain by the sword of the people whom he had endeavored to curse. (Num. 31: 8)" (Smith' Bible Dictionary.)
"Balaam's character and history have supplied materials for many theological and ethical studies. His character and conduct, though somewhat perplexing, are not more so than those of many around us, and are full of instruction and warning" (The Pulpit Commentary, Homilies).
Breakdown of study:
Balak's request.
God's response.
Balak's persistence.
Balaam's reply.
Balaam's experience.
Balak's request:
"Come now therefore, I pray thee, curse me this people…" (Num. 22: 6). (See Numbers 22: 2, ch. 21).
The man Balaam:
Said to be a "soothsayer" (Josh. 13: 22, cp. Num. 24: 1, 2 Pet. 2: 16). God used Balaam (Num. 23: 16, 24: 2 cp. v. 19, 24: 17f.).
God's response:
"Thou shalt not go with them, thou shalt not curse the people: for they are blessed" (Num. 22: 12).
God's teaching plain:
Music in worship (Eph. 5: 19, positive command).
Treasury limited (I Tim. 5: 16, negative command).
Grow in grace and knowledge (2 Pet. 3: 18, positive command).
No women in pulpit (I Tim. 2: 12, negative command).
Balak's persistence:
"And Balak sent yet again princes, more, and more honourable than they…" (Num. 22: 15). He appeals to Balaam's pride (Num. 22: 17).
Balak's persistence:
Compare with Pharaoh: Exodus 8: 25-27; 28; 10: 11; 24.
Balaam's reply:
"…if Balak would give me his house full of silver and gold, I cannot go beyond the word of the Lord my God, to do less or more" (Num. 22: 18, cp. 24: 13).
Excellent sentiment:
Deuteronomy 4: 2; 12: 32; Rev. 22: 18, 19.
Matthew 28: 18, Colossians 3: 17.
Ver. 18. - I cannot go beyond the word of the Lord my God. Balaam's faith was paramount within its own sphere of operation. It did not control his wishes; it did not secure the heart obedience which God loves; but it did secure, and that absolutely, outward obedience to every positive command of God, however irksome; and Balaam never made any secret of this" (Pulpit Commentary).
Balaam's reply:
Balaam's mistake was he sought to negotiate with God (Num. 22: 19). God's reply and anger (Num. 22: 19, 20-22).
Balaam's reply:
"It is true that God had given him permission to go, but that very permission was a judicial act whereby God punished the covetous and disobedient longings of Balaam in allowing him to have his own way….
Balaam's reply:
"…God's anger is kindled by sin, and it was not less truly sin which prompted Balaam to go because he had succeeded in obtaining formal leave to go. The angel of the Lord stood in the way…" (Pulpit Commentary).
The miracle:
"…the miracle which followed – when the "beast" spake with the voice of a man – brought to his attention the perverseness of his way. It is significant that Peter accepted and adopted the narrative in Num. 22, regarding Balaam and the "beast," as authentic. It was, to him, no imaginary incident, no fictitious account….
The miracle:
…The beast spake; he spake with the voice of a man; he spake audibly, and his words have been recorded and reserved (Num. 22: 28)" (A Commentary on the New Testament Epistles by Guy N. Woods, Vol. 13, p. 174).
"10: And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. 11: And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: 12: That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness" (2 Thes. 2).
Many examples of "strong delusion":
"I believe all will be saved!"
"Once saved, always saved!"
"God has before pre-determined lost and saved!"
"One church is as good as another."
"Salvation is by faith only and grace only!"
"It matters not how you worship, just sincerity!"
"There are faithful Christians in all religions!"
Balaam's experience:
Numbers 22: 22-35. More negotiations followed (Num. 22: 40 – ch. 23, 24). (See 2 Pet. 2: 14-16; Jude 11; Rev. 2: 14, it appears Balaam was responsible for what happened in Numbers 25).
Review of Breakdown:
Balak's request.
God's response.
Balak's persistence.
Balaam's reply.
Balaam's experience.


text:
TecNica Volunteers in Nicaragua
TecNica placed over 600 North American and international volunteers in Nicaraguan ministries and agencies, ranging from engineers to attorneys, and from health care specialists to skilled tradespeople. TecNica Volunteers worked in the National Bank and the National Library, on coffee plantations, in rural machine shops and health clinics, in academic research centers, and the Department of Education and in cultural centers in the capital, Managua, to name just a few.
TecNica Volunteers arrived in Nicaragua monthly for two- to three-week stays. With pre-arranged project assignments, volunteers could bring relevant materials with them, where applicable, to make their work time more productive. Housing was also arranged in advance, either by TecNica staff in Nicaragua or by the host agency.
Near the end of their stay, TecNica Volunteers traveled to other, rural locations in Nicaragua to meet Nicaraguan people impacted by the ongoing war and hear, first hand, of the consequences of US government aid to the Contra army.
Upon their return, TecNica Volunteers shared their experiences in talks and slide shows, providing vital education to the North American public about the realities of daily life in war-torn Nicaragua.
TecNica Volunteers in Southern Africa
TecNica's work in southern Africa stemmed not only from a desire to support the dismantling of apartheid, but also to assist the people of the region in attaining their economic self-sufficiency and development. In the late 1980's, the African National Congress of South Africa (ANC), then in exile in other African nations, approached TecNica about expanding the technical assistance program to training centers for South Africans in exile. The ANC, founded in 1912, was the leading organization struggling to end the racist system of apartheid in South Africa.
TecNica sent early groups to Tanzania and to the ANC headquarters in Lusaka, Zambia, to discover what types of assistance were needed and explore ways to collaborate.
Subsequently, TecNica Volunteers worked on ANC projects in Zambia, both in Lusaka and at the ANC's 3000-acre farm outside Lusaka. Tecnica Volunteers worked in Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Zambia on projects such as training 25 people to repair and maintain medical equipment and photo-copiers.
In Namibia, TecNica Volunteers helped Namibians produce voter education materials for the historic elections in Namibia in November, 1989. They also helped to set up a communications infrastructure linking regional centers in Namibia with the capital, Windhoek. For TecNica, it was a great honor to be of assistance in the birth of a free and democratic Namibia.
In Zimbabwe, TecNica Volunteers trained members of the collective cooperative movement in computer applications, financial management, and accounting, as well as with the Training Aids Development Group to bring educational materials in adult literacy and self-help training manuals to all Zimbabweans. In all, TecNica Volunteers assisted in more than a dozen work projects in Zimbabwe.
In Mozambique, as South African-backed Renamo "contras" waged a desperate campaign of terror, TecNica Volunteers assisted the Bureau of Public Information (BIP) in producing educational materials about the crisis facing the Mozambican people. TecNica consultants assisted in the testing and installation of a computer network system for information management, literature production, and communications, as well as training in the software applications that would increase the information flow to the outside world about the country-wide emergency.
Return to Tecnica Volunteers Home Page


text:
Great service and friendly folks.
Easy scheduling process. Prompt and courteous follow up communication to verify appointment and discuss repair/maintenance needs. Professional, friendly, and well versed staff.
The shuttle service is invaluable. Jan was so friendly, it was like getting a ride with a good friend.
Best experience I've had at a shop in this area. If all goes well with upcoming repair CS will be my shop of choice and my recommendation to family and friends.
Rob, Kim, Lori and Jan and all the team are awesome! They really go the extra mile to make sure everything is done well.
Great job
CS Automotive always does an excellent job.
I've always experienced very high quality customer service and this visit was the same high quality experience I've come to expect. I continue to come here for the amazing service and quality repairs. Keep up the great work!
Will use this business again.
I could not believe my car had been given back to me cleaned!!!
CS Automotive consistently exceeds our expectations!!!
Even though CS Automotive couldn't figure out what was wrong with my car, they did not overcharge me and they promised that if I can back again for the same problem, they wouldn't charge me.
CS Auto is awesome everytime.
Excellent service, every single time.
Great office and repair service! Solved and repaired problem promptly. Will return.
I felt welcomed and respected.
Fantastic customer service. I always know I am in good hands. I recommend and trust them.
Good experience.
Zero Issues. Professional environment.
Everyone was great. They took care of me and my car from beginning to end.
Excellent experience, will definitely use them again.
The car was repaired to my satisfaction.
This highly professional group at CS Automotive got us on the schedule right away and sent estimates on the same day. Even the office staff, Lorie, is able to explain to me the services! We couldn't be happier with the location and the beautiful shop as well.
CS is a great business with great value. Everyone from front office to car care are outstanding.
The waiting room is so nice and the car wash is a nice plus!
After having multiple bad experiences at a dealership in town, I was thankful for the respect and professionalism I experienced at CS Automotive. Everyone I spoke to listened to what was going on and were incredibly helpful from scheduling the appointment, filling out paperwork, to picking the car up.
What a professional and courteous staff. Will highly recommend this shop over and over. Happy to have found such honest and trustworthy people
Friendly, responsible, reliable, professional. And above all honest it is good to know as a woman I have a shop I can take my car to and not have to worry about them trying to take me for a ride. If they say I need something I need it. And if I don't need something they will tell me that to.
I thank God for CS Automotive. I moved to Kentucky for a year and still took my car there as I never have to worry.. Great place very knowable the help goes to automotive school and stay educated with the latest technology for your engine. Thanks CS Auto for worry free service
Always incredibly friendly and informative. If you're willing to pay a little extra, you can get a loyal mechanic who remembers you and your vehicle versus just going somewhere cheap.
Awesome service
Professional, honest, and accommodating. They inspected a vehicle in Tennessee while I am in California. The provided a clear and concise report with several pictures. I purchased the car and the report was accurate.
A place I trust
I thought you kept records on my car. Because if you did, you would have known to use synthetic oil. You used regular. That makes me unhappy. David Peters 310-966-0222
Routine maintenance performed. Service staff was courteous and waiting area was comfortable.
Not my first repair done by CS, everything was well explained and the work was well done.
Work was done on time at a good price.
Will be back!!
Always upfront with cost and options.
It is always a good experience
All employees were very kind and respectful. I was impressed with the attention to detail in explaining the work done and work that needed to be done. I will recommend CS to others and I will be back. Thank you.
For the first time in my 45 years of dealing with car repairs, I actually look forward to the experience. From Jeff and Lori at the desk to the mechanics who explain what they have done, the people associated with CS are good at their jobs, clear in communication, and personable in their interactions. Highly recommended.
Work was done correctly.
Only issues-
Would have liked the battery terminals cleaned of corrosion a little better. To be fair, it is caked on pretty bad.
-would have liked to have known that the replacement battery was going to be lower CCA than factory original. Otherwise, all good.
Well done! Bravo!
Customer service and timeliness were top notch!
They were able to get me with a day's notice and able to help me with my current situation letting me know of all my options and that it was still safe to drive.
Professionally done. High quality work.
I am completely satisfied with the work performed.
I know that when I take my car to CS Automotive that I'm getting the most professional car care at the most fair price.
I've been using CS auto for years with all 4 of our vehicles...
An oil change was all that was needed. Excellent job and they gave us a list of 'to-do's' based on the milage. No pressure. Great folks and excellent service!
CS Automotive is the best. I wouldn't have service anywhere else in Brentwood or the surrounding area.
Professional and informative
CS Automotive is a reliable and fair auto shop. They are always helpful and detailed in their work and they never pressure you to have extra work. They clearly explain what needs to be done and answer any questions or concerns you may have. I recommend them to everyone that asks for car advice.
I had a great experience. I even wrote a review on other websites. Thank you all so much for your great customer service.
Everyone at CS was very nice and I didn't feel pressured to spend more than I needed to. The only negative was that when I walked in there was no one at the desk and I had to wait for 10 minutes until I found someone.
This was my first experience with this shop. I chose them because of their high reviews. Unfortunately my experience was not up to par.
Work done correctly and on time!
CS looks after 4 cars in my family so it seems like I am always there for something. They are ALWAYS polite, courteous, professional and fair. I am confident that my cars are in good hands with CS Automotive.
I just can't emphasize enough that this is the ONLY place in town that I will even consider taking my vehicle to. Lori is the most kind, most professional host. And Jeff, oh Jeff...Jeff speaks to me about my car the same way I imagine that an emergency room doctor would to someone about their loved ones health. These people a pros.
Great service and will be back for all regular repairs.
I love how they treat me and are so understanding and helpful.
Treated fairly, work completed on time, and shop suggested a repair that was covered under my car's warranty, which saved me money.
Excellent service and attention to detail. Thank you.
Everyone @CSAutomotive is great!
Oil change and other services recommended based on mileage etc
Very professional staff. They give you a checklist of items checked with comments. Waiting area is very comfortable. Convenient location. I haven't taken my car back to the Lexus dealer since my visit to C&S.
All and All a good experience.
Thank you for being prompt!
I trust them
CS Automotive is the Best!!! My car will go nowhere else!!!
I left feeling good about what I had done that day and my options for the future
I would certainly refer them
Great service always!
Great customer service, repair work--good communication, quick turnaround . . .AND a loaner vehicle! Thanks, CS Automotive!
Awesome as always!!
This service, like all others, was excellent. I highly recommend Rob's company.
Service was excellent.
High quality work done at a fair price by people who have a passion for cars. Add in the fact that they're conveniently located for us, and it's a no-brainer!
Jeff is the best
Saved a ton of money with the election day special.
Excellent as always.
Kept us informed. Explained needed repairs.
Great service and people.
Tanner was amazing and did an excellent job explaining all that needed to be done.
While the repairs were very extensive and costly, I was treated with respect, patience, and understanding. I'm certain that the repairs were all very necessary and the car runs great now. I also really appreciate getting it back cleaner than when I dropped it off.
Friendly service, thorough explanation of needs, repairs done time and correctly with professionalism from beginning to end.
Good folks... let me bring my own parts and they installed them within the hour. Thank y'all
As a retired automotive engineer I trust C&S to service all of my cars!
Thank you CS Auto. You are always honest and accommodate my work schedule. I appreciate your honesty and great fair work.
Expensive but good.
It is very hard to find a great auto repair shop. CS Automotive is that shop. I have lived in three different states but no matter how far away I always coordinate my visiting family and having my car serviced while I'm in Brentwood. This is a trustworthy business and the only business to service my car in the past 8 years. I always feel safe on the highways thanks to their great service.
Everyone was very helpful and since I had to work that afternoon, they tried to meet my time management constraint to the best of their ability. I was touched that they were so concerned with makivg sure I got to work on time but then also making sure that they still made sure my vehicle was alright
Friendly and professional.
Very professional, I feel confident knowing that they are honest and reputable.
My first visit and I am very pleased with the service I received at CS Automotive. Nice people answering the phone and working in the front office. Exceptionally clean shop. Good work at a fair price and conveniently located. I am happy to have a good alternative to the dealership.
Cordial staff, prompt service.
They Diagnosed my car, applied treatment and I was on my way, but within 10 days I returned because the diagnosis was incorrect. They reassessed and applied another treatment and my car is running with no signs of sickness. Thanks CS.
I would recommend CS Automotive to all my friends! They take the time to talk with you about what is wrong with your car and how they will fix it! I can tell that they only want to do their best! Not only do they do a amazing job on cars but their personalities are excellent and friendly!
Customer service was awesome.. Took my car in for an inspection and oil change.. Staff was very friendly, very thorough, even cleaned the car inside and out.. Very reasonable prices.. I have already sent a friend there with his car!!!
Great service at a fair price.
Excellent, diagnosis was right on and extremely knowledgeable of their profession.
Service was fast and simple. I was given a list of the issues, test results, and explanation of what was done to fix the problem. I was provided a loaner vehicle so I could still get things done that day. This shop is highly organized and the staff is honest and helpful.
They were very friendly and professional. They provided a comprehensive evaluation of the issues with my car. And the office staff was great about scheduling my appointment and then checking with me for followup service.
It was a positive experience. Everything was explained up front and recommendation for repairs was given without the pushy sales pressure. Also, I appreciated the ride once the repair time was going to run over.
CS auto goes above and beyond in providing preventative care and service. They look out for the good of the car and owner.
The people at CS are great. I would recommend them to everyone!
So helpful and willing to work with you to make sure your vehicle is in good condition.
Work was prefect.
Identified a failing battery and installed a new one and I didn't even have an appointment.
Always a perfect experience. Quality work with great integrity as well a customer satisfaction focused.
Outstanding customer service.
They gave an accurate estimate and did work as promised.
Everything was perfect.
Quality work, friendly service.
With Matthew as my service tech and Jeff as my service adviser, I am given the best service possible. AND my car is clean when I pick it up.
Complete and thorough service, timely.
Excellent customer service as well as auto service!!
Always do a great job!!
Very friendly, courteous, knowledgeable staff. Work got done accurately and on time. Thought the work was a little pricey but have heard that Lexus are expensive to work on. Haven't had much experience with Lexus dealerships other than a few times and have been dissatisfied with the quality of the work so have quit using them. Would definitely recommend CS over local Lexus dealerships.
Great service.
CS takes care of my maintenance needs and advises of any issues or problems. I like a dependable vehicle, and they even keep my 15 year old Chevy S-10 in good running order.
Prompt and courteous service. Ride provided home from shop. Always get great service at CS Auto. Happily entrust our cars to them for our service needs.
Always helpful and friendly staff, and always able to solve the problems we have with two older model Hondas.
Friendly, helpful, informative, and on time.
Excellent communication throughout!
Incredibly professional, excellent work, excellent customer service and always at a fair price.
Very knowledgeable, friendly, and trustworthy.
The whole staff is friendly and having the drop off and pick up service really helped.
They are awesome to work with. They take care of you and get your car done on time.
Excellent waiting environment. Prompt service. Professional staff.
I'm very happy with the service.
As usual, my expectations were exceeded by the thoroughness and professional service I received. The team was more thank accommodating to meet my needs.
Fair prices and excellent advice.
Problem was fixed, but it took a while to get the part.
Affordable, efficient, and accurate. My car was repaired in a timely fashion. I'm very pleased with their service.
They are very professional and thorough. I feel confident with their service. They communicate well and offer a complete package. They run a very organized shop.
They were very accommodating with their service. I did not feel haggle on the service.
Awesome service at fair price. They use OEM parts.
They are honest, highly competent and I trust Rob.
I'm pleased with the work that was done on my vehicle, but the labor cost was at a premium. CS Automotive did disclose the estimated costs up front before the work was done. I probably could have shopped around and found a lower cost for the same equivalent quality of parts/labor but since this vehicle is my daily driver, I needed to get the work done as quickly as possible. So, I feel that I can only recommend CS Automotive to my friends who are able to afford expensive repairs.
Trusted quality service.
Great service.
The service is always excellent and the cost is fair.
Great service.
They are friendly and show concern for their customer's cars.
They do great work.
Great and fast service. Plus they came and picked up my car.
I would recommend CS to a friend if they had a Lexus or Toyota and needed a repair.
Friendly staff. They works with you to help you understand the repairs needed and make accurate recommendations.
The service was hassle free - no up selling.
Very good and courteous service.
Location is very close to me, employees are courteous and helpful. The technicians are thorough.
Great service and trustworthy.
Excellent service. Fair price. Friendly people.
Location is convenient. Work was done ok, but it seemed to take longer than I thought it should. Several days without a car for work that seemed like it should have been a day or maybe two if parts were a problem.
Excellent Service.
The service was quick and friendly.
Great service all around.
Great service and friendly staff.
They were very accommodating.
Good service.
They are the best...
CS goes above and beyond to make sure that my experience is a good one. They make it convenient for me.
Great service. Reasonable prices. Friendly people.
They are knowledgeable and very professional.
Friendly, courteous and great job in repairing my work.
Awesome service.
Everyone over communicated the work to be done and the recommend work in the future.
Extremely nice staff!! They always goe above and beyond!!!!!


text:
Pebble UK Ladies Opaque Support Socks [Style P110] AW Tan L
Product information
|Ames Walker
|Fruugo ID
Product description
Versatile ladies support socks made with a slight rib for stretch and comfort. Designed to look similar to your normal everyday socks, you can use these as flight socks to help energise the legs and prevent uncomfortable swollen and tired legs during your travels or wear as an everyday sock to keep your legs looking and feeling healthy. Helps with prevention and relief of swelling, tired, heavy feeling legs and varicose veins. Reinforced heel & toe, and non-restrictive top band. Good choice for frequent travellers or for those sitting or standing for long periods. Opaque material with slight rib 15-20 mmHg Non restrictive top band Reinforced heel and toe 90% Nylon 10% Lycra Spandex


text:
Week 15 – Here we are, send us!
"I heard the voice of the Lord, saying: "Whom shall I send, And who will go for Us?"
Then I said, "Here am I! Send me.""
Isaiah 6:8
Morning Worship
The GTS teams are getting ready to be sent into the nations. More than fifty young fire-brands are about to be launched out! Over the duration of the last week, we have been sharing testimonies every morning of the Lord's faithfulness on previous outreach trips. Moments where heaven has opened up over us and His kingdom has come. Staff, leaders and community members testified of lives that were transformed, ears opened, burdens removed, sickness healed, and hearts opened to Yeshua.
This week we have also been celebrating the Lord's work inside every student, and the visible transformation in their lives. On Wednesday morning the microphone was opened up and every single person in the room was encouraged to come and release a prophetic song. It became a powerful time of declaration and a truly corporate expression of worship. Students began to sing phrases like:
'I came here insecure and dry, but you filled me with Your Spirit'
'Came up the the mountain, I was just lukewarm
Going down the mountain, now I'm a fire storm!'
'Now I can hold my head up high, for I know where I belong'
Praying over the teams and sending them out on Thursday morning was a great joy to witness. Leaders and members of the community took time to pray over bottles of olive oil from our land which will be used as anointing oil in the nations, to pray for healings, deliverances, signs and wonders! As we sang out anthems of praise at the top of our voices, the Lord was marking us for revival. Truly He is taking us to "Wide Open Spaces."
Erev Shabbat
Last Friday was a wonderfully rich evening of encountering the goodness of the Lord as students and staff filled Makris restaurant, ready to enter into Shabbat. Chandy and Sarah led us through this time as we shared testimonies, entered into rest and celebrated the faithfulness of the Lord with one another. At the beginning of the evening, a few staff members and students joyfully shared testimonies about how the Lord had provided the finances for outreach, a real answer to prayer! As one of the staff stood testifying, someone visiting us received an email at that moment letting them know about a much-needed financial breakthrough! A real focus of Shabbat is remembering and stepping into the provision of the Lord. This is why we always have two loaves of Challah bread on Friday evenings – to remember the Lord's provision to the Israelites in the wilderness, a double portion of manna every week to make the sabbath day possible.
Streams Worship Gathering – Outreach and Evangelism
Last Sunday, people gathered from across the island to lift up the name of Jesus, coming together for another Streams Worship Gathering. This time, our excitement rose as we began to set up in the open air Onesilos Theatre, right on the beachfront in Limassol. This gathering was unlike previous events as it took place over Easter weekend, a very significant time of the year in Cyprus. In addition to this, we were accompanied by Scott MacLeod's team from Tennessee, who brought much power and anointing with them! The MacLeod team taught the students during the previous week, focusing on creative expression in worship and evangelism. To put into practice all they imparted, our team split into smaller groups and were sent out into the area before the meeting started! Offering 'free personalised songs,' some groups went out to sing prophetically over people. Others drew Holy Spirit-inspired pictures for individuals, worshipped on the streets or simply shared the gospel.
As the teams led us in worship that night, there was such a freedom to express worship for Yeshua that was notably different than events previous. People walking by could clearly see people wildly dancing, singing praise to God and unashamedly asking Him to touch this island and restore Cyprus to it's God-given purpose.
Testimony Alert: Rahel, a second year student, was inspired to draw a particular picture in the afternoon. She went to the beach and saw a girl sitting in the sand, and felt from the Holy Spirit that this picture was for her. The girl was shocked and said "I was sitting here meditating, reflecting on my life!" She shared that she was from Romania, the very nation Rahel is also from! Not only was she encouraged to hear that the God of Heaven and Earth knew her personally and saw her, but Rahel was also encouraged to see how effective the gifting of God inside her truly is. This testimony is only one of many we heard that day.
Weekly Teaching
It was a privilege to have Matthew share his heart at the beginning of the week about the nations we will be traveling to. Earlier this year, the Lord spoke to him that "the pathways of refuge will become the highways of mission." Matthew shared that God's heart is to bring people out of their brokenness and then transform them into carriers of His kingdom! He inspired both outreach teams along these lines, to serve with eyes of compassion and to be a representation of Yeshua himself.
For the GTS I students, it was also such an honor to welcome Pastor Stavros who came to share about ministering in Greece. He is one of our main connections with Athens, and so it was a joy to hear more from him this week. Charging us to come with our hearts prepared and to be ready to serve those in need, Pastor Stavros shared that even though we may not always be able to share about Yeshua openly everywhere we go, we can nevertheless communicate the gospel through our love.
Remi spent time with the students sharing about what students should expect during times of prophetic ministry while on outreach. He inspired students to listen to the voice of the Holy Spirit and to be expectant to receive words of knowledge and prophetic words for people. Preston taught on how to share the gospel confidently and with passion on the streets. He also took time to instruct the students on sharing testimonies in a way that brings encouragement to people while releasing glory to God. Afterwards, some of the students were given an opportunity to practice what they had just been taught. This has been a rich week of practical equipping for everyone on the teams!
Outreach Prep
Since this is our last week before outreach, in lieu of the regular afternoon teaching schedule, our focus has been placed in getting ready to be launched into the nations. This week, all of the students have spent time learning a powerful dance which they will perform in groups in the context of church ministry and also on the streets as a form of evangelism. Set to a poem written by one of our interns, the message of the gospel is boldly declared through strong movements as the struggle between darkness and light is overturned by the blood of Yeshua shed on Calvary. Dances and dramas are great tools to use while on outreach, which can often break down barriers between people and languages. We are full of expectancy that the students will return with many testimonies resulting from the performance of this!
GTS II – Romans Class
"There is now therefore no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death." These words, though familiar and frequently referenced, have been repeated over and over again as the students of GTS II have come to their final challenge of the Romans Class. Their assignment during the school was to recite all of Romans chapter 8 by memory. As they completed their recital one by one, students received a final jubilant cheer for their hard work. Not only have they have been able to recite these scriptures, but they have had the opportunity to take hold of the book of Romans in a new way, allowing it to truly become part of who they are: this is not something they will soon forget.
GTS II Orientation
GTS II gathered this week as we have set Ukraine, Poland and Germany into our sights! Staff excitedly shared about the different ministry opportunities coming up in this next month. We have the great privilege of traveling to Ukraine with our very own Ukrainian-at-heart: Krista! During orientation, Krista shared about the current situation in Ukraine, enabling students to go with a greater understanding and perspective about the nation. The love and compassion she has for Ukraine caused tears to fill her eyes and it was enough to move many of our team to tears as well. Orientation was not only to prepare our mind for the intensity of the next month of travel, but also to orient our spirits toward the Lord's, tuning into His desire for these nations. We have much anticipation for all that God has in store – with this we say "all for God's glory!"
GTS I Barbecue and Orientation
To celebrate one of our last meals in Cyprus together before outreach, GTS I students gathered together for a barbecue at Ruben and Melissa's house. Some of our best times have been around the table! After dinner ended, we began the long-anticipated outreach orientation. Our hearts began to overflow with faith for the journey ahead as staff shared more about what is to be expected during the trip. It's been an amazing season for the first year students, who now cannot wait to be launched into the nations together.
"Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine…"
Ephesians 3


text:
Posting this here as it is related to lolita. I ordered a Sugary Carnival replica from DoL through Qutieland back in July. It took forever for the dress to be finished and shipped out but finally last month they shipped it. It was sent on November 12th and arrived at USJFKA sorting center on November 21st. The package was shipped through EMS. Well I haven't gotten any other tracking information. The status page still says the package has arrived at the sorting center in USJFKA, never said it was handed over to customs or anything else. I am so worried that it is long lost. Has anyone had something similar happen? Is there anything I can do? Help?
Hello~ I hope everyone is well. I would like to introduce myself. My name is Rebecca and I am 18 years old. I have been in to lolita for 2 years now, but only recently have I decided to make it a larger part of my life. I'm trying to save up for some new clothing and hope to get some money by selling a few items I have that I don't want anymore. <3


text:
Dave hodges The Common Sense Show
Freeing America One Enslaved Mind At A Time
Deep-State Martial Law Crackdown Will Enlist Local Police to Enforce
The awake and aware of us completely understand the dormant plans for martial law and widespread FEMA camp detentions. Old documents, such as REX 84 to the newer documents, Army FM 39.4, make it clear that trouble is on the way. However, and until now, martial law and the potential for mass roundups was solely under the jurisdiction and participation of the Federal government. However, there is a dramatic sea change taking place with regard to martial law only being a Federal endeavor. It no longer is just a federal endeavor, we are seeing signs that martial law is going local.
What these events tell us, is that the 10th Amendment and local rule will soon be coming to an end.
Consider these 3 stories, which point to Federal martial law capabilities at the local level of government. The following 3 storeis involve random assassination of potential protestors, random and extreme unconstitutional full-body searches and the use of weaponized drones to enforce the "new laws". And enforcement is performed by local authorities.
After reading this article, it will be difficult to conclude that this is anything but the Deep-State recruiting the sound of millions of marching feet to enforce the coming martial law crackdown.
Snipers On the Roof at Football Games
In an absolutely insane turn of events, a member of the Arkansas State Representatives, Charlie Collins, has said he wants sniper teams deployed at college football games. He has said that he want snipers on the roof at home football games in order to keep people safe from harm.
When Collins was queried about the reality of actually having snipers on the roof at the University of Arkansas' football stadium, Collins told KARK: 'Count on it.'
Collins is not a total flake. He does support HB 1249 which allows concealed-carry on public spaces in Arkansas. Interesting dichotomy on his contradictory positions.
Ft. Disney Goes TSA On Its Patrons
Beginning today, April 3, 2017, to board the monrail to go to Disney one must submit to a full body grope, TSA-style search, is performed prior to reaching the theme park entrance. This includes boarding the park's monrails, buses and ferryboats.
Because the theme park's metal detectors have been moved to the transportation center and ticketing, all hotel guests will also go through TSA-type groping. The theme park will utlize private contractors to carry out this abuse of the public.
It is a complete mystery why anyone would subject themselves to such tyranny. I will never go to a Disney them park again. However, there are indeed millions of sheep that will submit to this East German Stasi-style security because they "have nothing to hide"…
Read original article here: http://www.thecommonsenseshow.com/2017/04/03/deep-state-martial-law-crackdown-will-enlist-local-police-to-enforce/


text:
Clam Fritters
Sheri Zarnick
This is another old recipe from that farmhouse that I found all these old historic recipes in. I don't know if it was generations and generations of recipes collected that wallpapered the entire kitchen. It seems there were many years collected there, some really old,most unique and odd sounding, but their way of cooking for their way of life. I find it so fascinating and am so happy to share these,so all these old recipes will live on.
- 1 pt
- soft clams
- 2 c
- flour
- 2 1/2 tsp
- baking powder
- 2
- eggs
- clam juice
- 1/2 tsp
- salt
- 1/4 tsp
- pepper
- 1/2 c
- milk
How to Make Clam Fritters
- 1Drain clams and chop fine. Reserve clam juice when draining clams.
In a bowl add flour, baking powder; mix well.
- 2In a small mixing bowl add eggs, milk and clam juice beat until well mixed. Add this mixture slowly to flour mixture. Add Clams. Season with salt and pepper.
- 3Drop from a spoon into hot fat (375^) and fry until golden brown. Serve while hot.
About Clam Fritters
Course/Dish: Seafood Appetizers


text:
Los Angeles | Pop sensation Justin Bieber, who was recently caught on camera getting involved in a physical fight with another man in Cleveland, joked about the incident. In a new video which he just posted on Instagram, he made a joke out of himself while admitting that fighting is not cool, reported Ace Showbiz.
In the clip, the 22-year-old pop singer was in a car with his friend Micah Cravalho who showed him something on his cell phone. Bieber asked Micah if he showed him a fighting video. When Micah said no, Justin said, Fighting is not cool. Micah replied, I know.
That's why you don't take on 6'5 guys, and Justin smiled to the camera. Bieber got into a physical fight with another man in Cleveland after the NBA finals.


text:
A Bullring Doubleheader Awaits Tony Stewart Racing Teammates
INDIANAPOLIS – California is a long way from Pamplona, Spain. And man-handling a 900-plus-horsepower Winged Sprint car around a quarter-mile, dirt oval might not be as nerve-wracking as being chased by raging bulls, but it's probably close. This week's adventure on the World of Outlaws (WoO) STP Sprint Car Series campaign is a pair of races on California bullrings where the drivers will be challenged at every turn.
Tony Stewart Racing's (TSR) Steve Kinser and Donny Schatz hope to be leading the pack of Outlaws during this weekend's California doubleheader starting Friday at Merced Speedway and in the Mini Gold Cup Saturday at Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico. Both former champions have proven they can lead the pack and charge through the field early in the 2014 campaign.
Kinser, the winningest Outlaw of all-time with 577 career A-Feature triumphs, is off to a terrific start to the World of Outlaws "Salute the King Tour" behind the wheel of the TSR No. 11 Bad Boy Buggies/J.D. Byrider/Chevrolet Performance Maxim. Kinser has seven top-10 finishes in the first nine races. In three of those races, he has started outside the top-10 and charged forward, including last Saturday's race at Stockton Dirt Track, where he advanced from 15th to seventh.
The 20-time WoO champion leads all drivers with 57 career A-Feature wins in California and 22 of those have come at Silver Dollar Speedway. He'll be looking to make Merced the 143rd track where he's scored an A-Feature triumph when the Outlaws make their fourth appearance at the quarter-mile, dirt oval. Only Kinser's longtime rival Sammy Swindell has been able to conquer the bullring, winning the previous three A-Features.
For Schatz, he's hoping the calendar year being an even one will be good fortune as he returns to Silver Dollar Speedway. In the last four years, the driver of the TSR No. 15 STP/Armor All/Crimsafe J&J has had both excellent results and some nights he'd rather forget. In 2010, he won the A-Feature during night two of the annual Gold Cup, but he failed to finish the same event in 2011. In 2012, he won the Mini Gold Cup in March and followed that with an opening-night triumph in the Gold Cup and second in the finale. Last season, the five-time WoO champion failed to finish twice in three Chico starts. The Fargo, N.D., racer is still seeking a night at Merced where he's battling for the victory. He's finished fifth, 15th and ninth in his three previous starts.
The first nine WoO A-Features of 2014 have been extremely competitive with seven different drivers claiming victories. Both TSR drivers scored wins in Florida and Schatz picked up his second March 6 in Las Vegas. He nearly had victory number three last Saturday at Stockton but came up a car length short at the finish line. Schatz started eighth and charged to the front, leading laps during the middle stages of the 30-lap race. He retook the lead again on lap 28, but was narrowly beaten to the finish line by Kerry Madsen.
Heading into this weekend's races, Schatz remains second in the 2014 WoO STP championship standings, trailing Paul McMahan by six markers. Schatz leads the series with seven top-five finishes. Kinser is 30 points out of first and ranks fifth overall.
Friday at Merced, the grandstands open at 5 p.m. PDT. Racing is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Saturday at Silver Dollar Speedway, where the grandstands open at 5 p.m. and hot laps are scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. For tickets and more information about both races, visit www.WorldofOutlaws.com, or call (877) 395-8606.
Race fans unable to attend this weekend's races can catch all of the action on DIRTVision.com. Fans can listen live as Johnny Gibson, "Voice of the Outlaws," calls the action as he does at all WoO Sprint Series events on the DIRTVision.com cybercast, as well as on the DIRT Radio Network. Go to www.DIRTVision.com for more information on all the site features, including updated results from each night of racing, as well as a chat room to interact with other race fans.
Steve Kinser, Driver of the No. 11 TSR/Bad Boy Buggies/J.D. Byrider/Chevrolet Performance Maxim:
This weekend marks the halfway point of the California Tour. Have things gone as you had hoped they would?
"We haven't been too bad. We're qualifying inside the top-10 and that is normally a good thing, but it can be bad. The first three races, you haven't seen a whole lot of passing in the heats, and if you aren't on that front row, your chances aren't quite as good. We moved up last week at Stockton almost to the point where I thought we had a shot at winning the thing, but we kind of dropped back there at the end. We've been consistent but not quite as good as we were both in Florida and Las Vegas. Another weekend on these little tracks may help us get just a little bit better."
Saturday's Mini Gold Cup is the first of two visits to Silver Dollar Speedway. How much different is it racing at the track in March versus September?
"The biggest thing is the weather and how it affects the racing surface. When we get there in March, the weather has generally been pretty nice and not that demanding on the track. That kind of allows it to come in as the night goes on. When we get back there in September, the track has been under intense sun and heat all summer and it really makes it tough to keep it from really drying out and taking rubber. It's kind of always been that way. You still attack the track the same way. It's a little track where things happen really fast and you have to put yourself in the right place at the right time. We've had our share of good runs there but it's been a while. I'd like to have a shot at getting another win there this weekend."
Donny Schatz, Driver of the No. 15 TSR/STP/Armor All/Crimsafe J&J:
In two of the three races during the California Tour, you've been in contention for the victory. Despite finishing second twice, have you been encouraged by your team's performance so far?
"I'd say we're disappointed we weren't able to win those two races. The STP guys did a great job being prepared for this California run. These smaller tracks can be tricky and difficult to maneuver around, but they've given me a very competitive car. We just had some problems with lapped traffic the first night at Tulare and the second night, honestly, we just qualified so well that it hurt us. Last Saturday, I was really excited to be able to drive right to the front. I felt really good until the yellow and then it took some time to get back to the lead. We just came up a little short there at the end, but we'll keep digging. We've got five more races in California and we're hoping to be up there battling for wins in all five."
With stops at Merced and Silver Dollar Speedway this weekend, what sort of challenges do you expect?
"We're expecting the same things we have to deal with every night. You have to be able to move around the track. Track position is really important at both of those tracks. We've been to Merced three times and really haven't been what I would call spectacular. The good news is we've got a really good baseline with our car, so we should be closer to where we need to be. As far as Chico goes, we've been better there in the last few years and came out with some good finishes and, at the same time, had some bad luck. That's all part of racing. Our expectations for the weekend are still the same. Go out and try to set quick time and then take the rest of the night as it comes. We've made a point of trying to make sure we're having fun every step of the way, and I know we're all looking forward to getting to Merced."
About Armored AutoGroup
Armored AutoGroup Inc., headquartered in Danbury, Conn., is primarily comprised of the A/C Pro®, Armor All®, STP® and Tuff Stuff® brands. The current Armor All product line of protectants, wipes, tire and wheel care products, glass cleaners, leather care products and car washes are designed to clean, shine and protect interior and exterior automobile surfaces. The STP product line of fuel and oil additives, functional fluids and automotive appearance products have a broad customer base ranging from professional racers to car enthusiasts and "Do-it-Yourselfers". Tuff Stuff cleaning products are formulated to tackle the toughest jobs.
Armored AutoGroup has a diversified geographic footprint with direct operations in the United States, Canada, Australia and the U.K. and distributor relationships in approximately 50 countries.For more information, please visit www.armorall.com and www.stp.com.
About Bad Boy Buggies
Bad Boy Buggies is a leader in off-road utility vehicles for hunting and outdoor lifestyles. Bad Boy Buggies pioneered the category of electrically powered 4x4 vehicles, ideal for hunting and outdoor recreation due to their silent, odorless operation and environmentally friendly, emissions-free drivetrains.
Today, the Bad Boy Buggies product line ranges from four-wheel-drive electric hunting machines such as the Recoil, a fully electric, 4WD vehicle with an innovative, highly efficient 72-volt AC electric drivetrain, to the Work Series of diesel and gas-powered utility vehicles, including the Bad Boy Buggies XD, a versatile 4WD, diesel-powered utility vehicle with a total capacity of 1,600 pounds. In 2010, the Bad Boy Buggies brand and product line were acquired by E-Z-GO, a business unit of Textron Inc.
For more information, please visit www.badboybuggies.com.
Haas Automation Racing: Cole Custer Phoenix II NXS Advance
M&M'S Caramel Racing: Kyle Busch Can-Am 500k at Phoenix Advance
Monster Energy/Haas Automation Racing: Kurt Busch Phoenix II Advance
- Jonathan Paluga
Director of Marketing & Sales
Armor All & STP Brands


text:
In the United Kingdom, Allergan has launched a very informative campaign to help men and women get informed on facial fillers. As we age, our face changes from the effects of natural aging, gravity, the effects sun, pollution and lifestyle. With helpful information, you can learn the safe and effective solutions that injectables offer.
We can help you age the way you want to! Abloom Med Spa offers all the fillers mentioned in this information and can help you with a treatment plan tailored to your skin and beauty goals.
With Allergan's "This Is Me" campaign, we are introduced to successful women who are aging the way they want to. Meet Helle who is 36 years old.
"I don't subscribe to the idea that as you get older you have to choose between your face and your figure. I had facial fillers because as a workout queen, my face was losing volume as my body was getting in shape. Facial fillers really plumped up my cheeks again and gave me natural-looking results which are really important to me. I also travel a lot for work so looking refreshed despite all the flying is great. I found talking to a practitioner helped me pinpoint the areas that I wanted help with so I would definitely recommend having a chat with them."
Take the next step and call Abloom Med Spa to schedule your FREE consultation.(623) 691-8319