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Smithfield Herald
A former Johnston County schoolteacher will serve between 50 and 61 years in prison for sexually abusing minors, including several of his former students.
Paul Clifton Canally, who taught science at Archer Lodge Middle School from 2007 to 2009, was sentenced Monday by Johnston County Judge Gale Adams. Canally pleaded guilty to 37 charges: seven counts of statutory rape, nine counts of taking indecent liberties with a child, 13 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, eight counts of sexual battery and one count of soliciting a child by computer.
Canally resigned from the school district in 2009 for personal reasons, according to the school system. He was working at a health care accreditation agency in Spring House, Pa., at the time of his arrest in March 2012.
Canally was initially charged with five counts of statutory rape and five counts of taking indecent liberties with a child, but investigators filed additional charges as they uncovered more details. He pleaded guilty to every charge.
Canally's illicit activities date back to 2008, according to court records. District Attorney Susan Doyle said six of seven victims were students at Archer Lodge.
Canally, a former Clayton resident, also worked at a summer camp for disadvantaged youths in the Philadelphia area in 2011. He is facing a sex-abuse charge in Pennsylvania.
Staff writer Derek Quizon


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Avenged Sevenfold Prep Animated 'Hail to the King' Series + Game
2013 may be winding down, but things are as busy as ever for the guys in Avenged Sevenfold. Frontman M. Shadows just checked in with fans online and revealed that they will also soon release their 'Hail to the King' animated series and mobile game.
As for the new series, Shadows states, "We did [it] with Machinima and Jon Schnepp. You may know Jon from his work on 'Metalocalypse' on Adult Swim. It's funny stuff and it was an honor to work with him." The trailer for the series can be seen above and you can look for the 'Hail to the King' series debuting Dec. 15. Shadows also added that the series also serves as a backstory for their mobile game, 'Hail to the King: Deathbat.' "We felt this was the best way to tell the story and give you all an idea about the type of game we are creating," said the singer.
Speaking about the game, Shadows added that he came up with the idea about two years ago after being on the road and noticing everyone on their phones and iPads playing different games. But rather than do a music game that they didn't feel passionate about, the band brainstormed and came up with something inspired by some of their favorite games.
He adds, "We came up with the idea of turning some of our songs and art work into a living, breathing, evil world. We wanted to bring the story of the Deathbat to life and allow you to control its destiny. While the game stands on its own in terms of the story and game play, we still wanted to add in some extras for our fans. In the game you can unlock 16 pieces of never seen before artwork from all of our albums. There will also be seven new Cam Rackam paintings available in the game." As if that weren't enough, the band also recorded seven new songs that serve as themes for each level of the game. The trailer for the game will be released on Dec. 15 coinciding with the animated series debut.
As for the band's music, Shadows confirmed that the booking of new tour dates is under way. So far, Download, Graspop Metal Meeting, the Nova Rock Festival and Aerodome are among the stops already announced with more shows coming. Plus, early in the 2014, the band will head Down Under to play the Soundwave Festival. Keep an eye out for more dates being announced in the near future.

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Sea Fleet
Russian version
About site
The missile boat of Project 12411 is a further
development of the Molniya (Lightning) family
boats, developed for export. It differs from its
predecessor (Project 1241RE boats) in that the
outdated P-20 missile system (SS-N-2 Styx) has
been replaced by the Moskit-E (SS-N-22 Sunburn)
missile system which fires supersonic antiship
missiles, and that the new Garpun-Bal multirole
radar system has been installed. Trials of the
first boat of the class have already been completed.
The Project 12411 Molniya Missile Boat is intended
to engage combatant ships, amphibious ships, and
other vessels at open sea. It has the variety
of weapons with surface-to-surface and surface-to-air
capabilities. The unique radar system covers the
missile entire effective range, tracing concurrently
15 targets, and assigns six designated targets
under intensive EW environment. The gun fire control
system detects air and surface targets, performs
automatic tracking, and computes firing data.
The radar which is used to detect surface targets
provides fire control system with designation
data for five targets at a time. The boat is also
fitted with active radar jammers and IFF radar.
The missile boat is equipped with the full set
of navigation and communication equipment, powerful
gas turbine power plant , air-conditioning and
ventilation systems to provide efficient operation
in any climatic conditions.
Russia has tested and put into production a new
missile vessel, "Molniya ", armed with
four Moskit missiles. The Molniya is a follow-on
to the successful Soviet Tarantul-class missile
boats. The vessel can destroy surface ships, transport
and landing facilities in a coastal zone and out
at sea.
With its comparatively inconsiderable displacement
of 550 tons, "Molniya " is equipped
with four "Moskit" supersonic anti-vessel
missiles. The first launch of Russia's newest
supersonic anti-ship missile, the Moskit SS-N-22
Sunburn, was conducted from an export Molniya
fast missile boat at the Feodosia test range late
in October 1999. The boat has a radar missile
target designation complex. It's the latest achievement
in radio-electronic systems of this purpose. With
its high noise-proof features, it can observe
15 targets simultaneously and define target destinations
of six. The complex can reach targets 500 kilometers
off. Besides strike missile guns, the boat has
anti-aircraft missile weapons and automatic artillery
installations. It has 12 portable anti-aircraft
missile complexes "Igla" meant to hit
air targets in conditions of natural visibility.
The on-board rapid-fire artillery guns are meant
to destroy air, surface and coastal targets. They
can also be used to liquidate floating mines.
"Molniya" also has two launchers and
combined-interference shells to protect targets
from anti-boat weapons with different guidance
The boats' relatively small size enables them
to blend in with coastal merchant and fishing
traffic, making them difficult to locate and target.
With a skilled operator, Russian-built patrol
craft armed with Sunburn antiship missiles would
be a significant threat to any seagoing adversary.
The boat's high navigation characteristics allow
it to use weapons in stormy weather with wind
force 5 and ensures safety in the sea with wind
force 8. Thanks to its sophisticated weapons,
high running features, the boat can control a
total area of water up to 5 thousand square nautical
miles. The boat's speed is up to 38 knots, sailing
range up to 2,400 miles, crew 41 members. Project
12411 was the designation for a new class of guided
missile corvette that would replace the Osa-Class
corvette that served the Soviet Navy and its allies
around the world. Using a hull that is smaller
than the Nanuchka-Class and having less capabilities
than that class, the Tarantul is nevertheless
faster and more agile. Powered by a pair of 34,000
HP gas turbines, the Tarantul class can cruise
around 40 knots and can be armed with either anti-ship
or anti-aircraft missiles in addition to its multi-purpose
76mm deck gun.
2 M-510 cruise diesels, 8,000 bhp; 2 M70
boost gas turbines, 24,000 shp; 2 shafts,
34,000 shp
1 AK-176 76.2mm/59cal DP full autom.
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Welcome to the seventh season of Fantasy F1, and the first to begin here on SONM.
Here's a recap of the rules and regulations...
Fantasy F1: Rules
Basically, you are the team principal of a Formula 1 team created by you. Your team has been entered to compete in the 2016 Formula 1 World Championship, but there's a problem, you don't have any drivers, so obviously you'll need two of those.
Driver choices are managed by Pools and Budgets. If you want to hire a driver, you have to pay their fee, which can range between being completely free to being worth over £40 million depending on the driver. Your total budget is £50 million, so spend wisely. The pools and budgets are there to stop people creating Super Teams (you know you'd love to have one if given the chance), and each driver can only be chosen once.
Once you've chosen your two drivers, you must then (pretend to) travel to the circuits and watch your guys on the track go out and net you constructors points. Special equipment will be provided to watch your drivers, although they won't display the team's livery correctly. (In other words, Fantasy F1 race and grid results are based off real life and you watch the television to see how your drivers are getting on, ideally willing them on to do well). Once the season ends, the winner is the person with the most constructor points. The Constructor's Championship is the only one that matter in Fantasy F1, so choose your team wisely.
Additionally, in Fantasy F1, points are awarded in both qualifying and the race, they are as follows...
Qualifying Points: Q1 - 0pts, Q2 - 1pt, Q3 - 3pts, Pole Position - 5pts.
Race Points: 24-18-15-12-10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1
Still, what you've gone down a fork in the road and doing badly? No worries, as driver lineups are never final and can be changed during the season provided you find another team who is willing to swap drivers with you.
The season itself begins in March, but before then, there are a number of important tests taking place throughout January/February where teams will be able to evaluate their packages while they prepare for the championship ahead.
Important Additional Information
This season, we have 11 spots on the grid, so be sure to get your entry in before all the places are filled.
Car Liveries Information
All teams must design a livery for their 2016 challenger, you can do this using the following template.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v667/ ... 299002.png
If you are having trouble designing your car however, not to worry, you can commission a designer (moi) to put together a livery for you (please PM me if you require that service).
You are welcome to unveil your 2016 challengers at any time once you have registered, and once revealed, they will be added to the list of competing teams, however, all cars must have their liveries ready in time for the season's start.
How to Register
To compete in Fantasy F1 2016, simply register your team on this here thread by using the following form...
Also, when registering, your team must choose an engine from one of the four available suppliers: Ferrari, Mercedes, Renault, or Honda. All engines are provided free of charge because it's good publicity for the manufacturers, but once you have an engine, you are more than welcome to add their logos to your car design should you so wish.
Engine Rebadge Rule
Once you have chosen the engine you will run this season, you are more than welcome to re-badge it (using the engine badge option on the form), and run it under a different name (for example, in previous F1 seasons, we have seen Sauber-Petronas, Prost-Acer, and Benetton-Playlife among others), however, you may retain the original suppliers name should you wish to.
For 2016, you may choose the two numbers that your cars will run during the coming season, the numbers you choose however, must be between 2 and 99 (The defending champs must use No.1). No two teams can share numbers so if your desired choice is already taken, you will need to select something else. Numbers are allocated on a first come first served basis.
Here is the sign up form...
Code: Select all
[b]Team Name:[/b]
[b]Team Principal (Username):[/b]
[b]Main Sponsor:[/b]
[b]Engine Supplier:[/b]
[b]Engine Badge:[/b]
[b]1[/b] -
[b]2[/b] -
[b]Car Numbers[/b]
Choose your drivers here (prices are determined by recent form), remember though, each driver can only be picked once, and you must keep to your £50million budget...
Also, you need to pick one driver from each pool, not two from a single pool
Pool 1:
Lewis Hamilton - £45million - Rawr
Nico Rosberg - £42million - DFR
Sebastian Vettel - £40million - A-Grade
Daniel Ricciardo - £38million - Pepsi Rob
Valtteri Bottas - £35million - Pangolin
Kimi Raikkonen - £35million - SSA
Felipe Massa - £35million - Toyboata
Daniil Kvyat - £30million - SSA Juniors
Kevin Magnussen - £25million - Robbo-92
Sergio Perez - £25million - Maniacal
Max Verstappen - £25million - Midori
Pool 2:
Jenson Button - £20million - Robbo-92
Fernando Alonso - £20million - Midori Racing
Carlos Sainz Jr - £18million - Maniacal
Nico Hulkenberg - £15million - SSA
Jolyon Palmer - £15million - Pangolin
Romain Grosjean - £15million - Toyboata
Marcus Ericsson - £10million - Pepsi Rob
Felipe Nasr - £10million - A-Grade
Esteban Gutierrez - £5million - DFR
Pascal Wehrlein - £5million - SSA Junior
Rio Haryanto - £5million - Rawr
The next post will display the participants and their cars once sign ups have been completed.
Oh and here's a recap of last season's championship standings...
2015 Standings
1st: Pepsi Rob Zoopla! - 551pts
2nd: Rawr Acura - 453pts
3rd: Stable Fiat - 430pts
4th: DFR Infiniti - 320pts
5th: A-Grade Honda - 250pts
6th: PB Honda - 234pts
7th: SSA Mugen - 228pts
8th: Soaring Icarus Mercedes - 212pts
9th: Toyboata Man Utd - 73pts
10th: SSA Juniors Mugen - 2pts
Fantasy F1 Hall of Fame
2010: Laguz Prescott
2011: A Grade
2012: Aerox Renault
2013: Mother Mercedes
2014: Pseudo Mercedes
2015: Pepsi Rob Zoopla
Oh and one last thing, if a team owner becomes inactive for an extended period of time during the season, their team will be sold and taken over by another member, as having inactive team owners is no good for any game let alone this one.
Hope you folks all get the drivers you want, and good luck to everyone.


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Is Video Earnings Call the Next Big Thing?
Netflix's newest original show stars its own executives. The streaming video has announced it will stream its earnings call this month. Could this take off with other companies? Miriam Gottfried discusses.
This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate.
... I ... I ... Netflix is that sells plastic Ramirez for new shows this year ... but its newest show starts on executives ... as earnings seasons as earnings season kicks off ... Netflix and announce that it will live stream second-quarter earnings call her on the Street's Miriam Gottfried joins us now with the de tails ... I like it but this one on the MoneyBeat blogged ... giving is I love that I didn't do for you to all the time ... this is pretty interesting yet so this silly not its own video apps to see me be clear so you can go on as a shareholder or as just an interested party ... in you can watch ... Reed Hastings and I aam and as CFO David Wells talk about ... the performance of endurance now the ... woodstove for years know these these conference calls post earnings report covered calls or standard things right you is having the CEO joins the ANC oppose ... usually though it's it's Liz is a conference call with analysts on that they'll get to ask what you know that ... the executives can dish Elan then all the analysts ask questions ... not only is is going to be broadcast on video on Netflix which is different but the format is going to be different ... yes so it instead of having ... the CEO to sort of the preamble and the CFO do a little financial preamble and then opening it up to questions which is the typical format of a conference call ... there's been a B ... of questions that are asked by analysts and non A and journalists could they've ... asked to come on and sort of ... interview in the executive so it's been any unique format ... the question for Netflix is when will it really reveal as much right as a regular conference call I mean ... don't get me wrong ... a lot of these conference calls are pretty well over her stated means to the extent that they can be ... aam you know I'm sure ... executives ... have rehearsals literally in practice at a answering the kinds of questions that are likely to be asked because they sort of know what the Navy and spurred ... on by in this case the questions are going to be submitted to ALM ... the analysts and journalists students of the new grill Greenfield of BTIG in Asia and Jillian were steam from the CDC get ... our anyone's asking the question ... so you ... need to send your questions in to them they select the right from the questions ... haven't been as Sandy and impose than you think the streets gonna like this ... the look it actually feels a little gimmicky to me ... um actually it's interesting to find out what Netflix was doing before ... which was then it was ... not actually ... opening itself up to regular questions from analysts in the way to unite in the traditional conference Collins said ... the analysts would have to e mail or ... call in their questions in advance ... and then ... and then they're director of IR would read ... the questions to the ... executives in the and the answer till it was a sort of a selective process even before him and now we don't really know ... how selected this can be ... we don't really know you know how much impact the snow ... Netflix and me Hastings Infiniti so that the four for the yes we're infamously it's okay yes the forefront of using new media such an immediate ... to get out ... of corporate messages right yes this is part of that ... do you think I may look not every company has their own streaming via video service ... that you think this is something that is ... the bold goal from Netflix other topic ... I think it depends on how well works in Netflix itself has told me you know we're just trying a new idea from beer company that likes to push the envelope and write new things with technology and not serve our Mylan were doing that here we don't know if this is even can it be what we do in our third-quarter conference on the decisions on how it works ... but I think other counties will probably be watching to see ... how does this work out I aam ... doesn't provide a format where ... aam more information is conveyed to investors who do investors think of it on ... now that people been pretty cautious about reading into the social media territory which Netflix was sort of the ... trailblazer and so will the economy he opens it up to more just viewers watching future of angel investors ... you know listening to the scope of the only know with a lot of hard to find ... this makes it a lot easier that at the very sort of prominent place that's true and in that sense it might be yet more of a democratizing forcing the midnight rope in more retail investors an anti gay and you know people who ... would normally have never listened to a conference call ... I joined twenty second is that the the the that's right I've been watching for me and think you're a much my pleasure


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If University of Oregon head coach Chip Kelly decides to make the jump to the NFL after this season, one of his former players feels he would be a good fit with the Philadelphia Eagles.
According to Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer, linebacker Casey Matthews said he believes his former college coach would be a good fit in Philadelphia.
"I think the fans here would love him. They would love his attitude, his go-get-it mentality," Matthews said.
Matthews wasn't saying that current head coach Andy Reid should, or would, be fired but was merely responding to a question of if Kelly would fit into the Philadelphia sports landscape. Matthews played under Kelly all four years at Oregon — two as offensive coordinator and two years as head coach after being promoted in 2009.
Kelly was offered the Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coaching job last year but ultimately turned it down to remain with the Ducks. Several teams could be pursuing Kelly this year if he again tests the NFL waters. The Eagles are one team thought to have interest in the Oregon head coach.
"The way he carries himself, the way his mindset is, I think they'll really like him here," Matthews said.


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Could genealogy help adult adoptees search for their birth parents? Genealogists who usually begin their search with grandparents or great grandparents and adult adoptees who usually don't have knowledge of their birth parents, generally employ the same set of strategies to uncover their heritage.
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How many adoptees are there in the US? According to the website,
"In the last decade (since the year 2000), the U.S. Census has attempted to collect national demographics on the adoption community. The data have helped the government estimate that there are over 7 million adult adoptees in America and 1.5 child adoptees."
Of the approximately 7 million adult adoptees alive today in America, many are searching for their birth parents:
"Between two and four percent of all adoptees searched in the year 1990." (American Adoption Congress, 1996)
But there is another interesting statistic:
"The psychological literature has established that the desire of 60 to 90 percent of adoptees wanting to obtain identifying information regarding their biological parents is a normative aspect of being adopted." (American AdoptionCongress, 1996)
If 60 to 90 percent have the desire to learn about their birth roots, why are only 2 to 4 percent actively searching? What holds adoptees back from searching for their birth parents? Many people may consider a search for many years without taking a step because of many obstacles, such as fear of failure, not knowing where to start, or any number of other reasons. But once a person decides to start a search, some help from genealogical research methods might come in handy.
Richard Hill, an adult adoptee who didn't find out that he was adopted until he graduated from high school, shared his story of how he conducted his successful search for his birth parents in a book, Finding Family.
His experience can be enjoyed on one level as a riveting detective story with
ups and downs, twists and turns, lucky breaks and disappointing dead ends.
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On another level, Finding Family is a road map of how to use many different kinds of sources that genealogists regularly employ to find ancestors. Richard started with the step that many genealogist gurus suggest that you begin with – interviewing family members and family friends. Ann Fleming Carter explains more about how to approach the person you wish to interview, how to build rapport, and what questions to ask in Chapter 1 "Where Do I Start?" of her book The Organized Family Historian.
While Richard digested and analyzed the information he collected from his interviews, he also began checking vital records, an often difficult and frustrating experience for adoptees. A search for vital records brings a researcher into contact with the keepers of such records, and these are often courts and health departments (Fleming provides a website, http://www.vitalrec.com/ in her book, which lists where to find vital records by state.) Richard wrote to the Ingram County, Michigan Probate Court to
request his non-identifying
information. In Michigan, the probate court in each county holds the sealed adoption
records for that county. This initiated a long relationship with the Probate
Court that you will see described in the book.
Photograph by Tim Hollosy,Ingham County Courthouse in
Mason, Michigan, USA. December, 2006,Wikimedia.
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And it's not that the courthouse burned or that birth records weren't required by the state at the time they are searching.
After finding out where his mother went to high school from one of her friends whom Richard had tracked down, he consulted old high school yearbooks for possible photos of his mother.
When he found out some places
where she had worked, he searched for former co-workers to interview and newspaper
articles about the target businesses. He employed a tactic that was new to me;
he wrote to the Social Security Administration
to request an earnings report
for his mother for his target year and received a list of places where she had
worked during a critical year of his search!
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US Social Security Blding: AgnosticPreachersKid,15 September 2008,
Wilbur J. Cohen Federal Building, 330 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. A.K.A. the Social Security Administration Building, Wikimedia.
Richard talked about his search and mentioned some of the problems that plague many genealogists – the difficulty of staying motivated, the way day-to-day life gets in the way, and how some person will come along or some event will happen that gets you right back in the game! A critical step in Richard's search was making contact with affinity groups in the area he was researching.
It was through these groups that he found experts in this field.
Just as genealogists sometimes find that networking with like-minded people or working
with a professional can move their search forward, so did Richard.
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First, someone recommended the Adoption Identity Movement (AIM) where adoptees who were searching could get together and share stories, strategies, and contacts. A person he met in an AIM meeting led him to Adoptees Search for Knowledge (ASK), a search group in Lansing, MI where Richard was born. It was at an ASK meeting that Richard found a person who would be key in helping him reach his goal.
Another record source, very familiar to genealogists, that Richard used was the newspaper. But he went beyond searching for obituaries in the library. He put an ad in some small, local newspapers
that served communities
near where his birth mother had lived and worked. Since Richard had found out,
first in a general way from his father and then the specific details from his
other family member and his mother's friends, that his birth mother had died in
an accident, he used this information to create the newspaper ad. And he
received responses!
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As a retired scientist, Richard knew the value of keeping copious notes of his search process.
This helped him immensely when life put
his search on the back burner several times over the decades of his journey to
identify his birth parents:
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"…I kept careful notes of my research, phone calls and meetings, plus copies of all correspondence." (p. 70)
Each time Richard re-started his search after a long hiatus, he would review his notes, which brought him up-to-date. Also, when he uncovered people with new information, he could use his notes to see how these new pieces would fit with his existing knowledge.
Although Richard demonstrated persistence, patience and putting-in-the time in his search, he might have never discovered the identity of his father without the help of DNA testing.
Richard's story clearly
demonstrates how DNA testing works hand-in-glove with traditional research methods
to help untangle ancestry questions. That said, Richard's experience also tells
us that we can't rely on DNA testing alone. It was through a combination of
traditional research, the yDNA test and the autosomal DNA test that Richard successfully identified his father.
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- Richard Hill, Finding Family (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Privately printed, 2012).
- Ann Carter Fleming, The Organized Family Historian (Nashville, Tennessee: Rutledge Hill Press, 2004).


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Drum Lessons & Classes in University
Find the perfect teacher or instructor in University for private drum lessons in your home or in their studio.
Popular Drum Teachers near University
Check out some of our most popular teachers near University including Aurora, Littleton, Englewood, Arvada and Parker.
About Scott B.Close
About Scott
*** Lesson Details ***
First, we start in a studio environment with no distractions, enabling us to get a lot done in the time we have. I supply all of the appropriate teaching materials at no additional cost to the student/parents. I also strongly encourage parents, especially of the younger students, to sit in on the lessons so they know first hand what's being taught (I have a designated, comfortable parents and guests area for that very reason). Then, if you're just starting out, we'll work through the basics. If you're already an Intermediate level student, we'll review basics to make sure the foundation is there. Basic techniques are the building blocks on which all careers or school successes are built. Then we move into areas that take the you where YOU want to go, whether it's great grades in school, auditions for a high profile drum corp, or performing and recording with either your own band or an existing pro band that you've auditioned for and taken the spotlight in. We can focus on one or more forms of rock, country, jazz, pop, Gospel, symphonic/orchestral styles, or concert and marching band styles. No matter the end goal, it's your life - and it's my job to build the foundation in you and help you get where you want to go. Above all, the key to successful private instruction is providing an atmosphere that promotes quality teaching in a safe environment, and instills the confidence a person needs to stand out in the crowd!
*** Studio Equipment ***
I supply all of the teaching material at no additional cost. The in-studio lessons are taught in the basement which is finished w tile flooring and area rugs under the main set. The room also includes a work study area, waiting area with seating for parents, and parking is available. Home includes 1 dog that is not in the studio or student entrance. Parking is in the driveway.
*** Travel Equipment ***
I supply all of the teaching material at no additional cost. I can also bring sticks if needed.
*** Specialties ***
I have been performing professionally since 1982, and during that time have played a wide variety of styles, including most forms of rock, country rock, Gospel, jazz, Broadway, symphonic arrangements, and marching band styles. The recording/studio work I've done has also required a variety of custom playing styles and techniques.
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· Drum · In home
Its amazing seeing our little boy reading the music and playing the drums.
We highly recommend Scott in every way!
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He is great with people! He really goes into the need for knowing basics if you're going to do well at any of the playing styles. It makes it so much easier to play just about anything, instead of having to start from scratch to learn every individual style of music there is, which is really important when you're doing recording like I am. He's also great in encouraging individual creativity in playing, and not just staying "inside the box." That really makes a person stand out from everyone else, which is what needs to happen if you're going to be noticed and be successful.
Scott B.
Scott B.
About Sean C.Close
I have been teaching for about 8 years with students ranging from beginner to advanced. All ages are welcome! I also welcome all different styles of music from rock, to jazz, and even classical. Each lesson is catered specifically to the student. I want each student to be able to reach their own specific goals, while having the time of their life!
About Sean
Sean C.
Sean C.
About Mike M.Close
30 years of experience playing all styles, and over 13 years of private drum and percussion instruction. If you have specific goals on your instrument and need some polishing and a fresh approach to your instrument I have just the curriculum for you! Newbies are also a specialty of mine as the majority of my longest running students, some of whom have been with me for over 8 years, started from scratch. Not only do you get a very qualified and respected teacher, but you get a friend and mentor in the local music scene as well. I have performed professionally in over 25 bands of all instrumentation, size and style you can think of! If there is a specific style that you are into, chances are I have performed many live concerts in that genre and will be able to directly help you achieve the same respective goals. I am more than happy to help you or your son or daughter hone their skills through real world application of Rudiments, Chart Reading, Speed and Endurance drills and Creative ...
About Mike
I'm a professional drummer, percussionist, and composer here in Denver offering a fresh new approach to drum instruction. I teach at two separate locations complete with dual drum sets and a complete sound system that allows for both my students and I to play simultaneously and at full live volume!
As a Graduate of the California Institute of the Arts, I've been lucky enough to have studied with some of the most diverse masters of drumset and percussion from several continents around the globe. I've been a player of the drums for over 26 years now, and I'm still practicing and perfecting the art, gaining new friends, students, and live stage experiences on the way.
Let me start by saying that I highly value the freedom that I've been able to enjoy by passionately perusing music as a career. Any field where you get to socia
My Complete Education:
Born in Santa Monica, California, I lived in and around Los Angeles in several areas before moving to Denver in 1990. I began on the Piano at age 4 and slowly gravitated towards playing the drums by my 9th birthday.
My first teacher, AND first mentor in music: Mark Foster (Metro College of Denver & Colorado Symphony Orchestra), At a very early stage he introduced me to Jazz and Latin and gave me a solid understanding of Classical Percussion as well.
My second instructor and Mentor: Jimi Bauchet, whom I took Rock, Progressive Rock, and Fusion lessons from, was a session and commercial artist in Los Angeles during the eighties and nineties.
Upon High School Graduation I left Denver to study percussion with Dr. Pennington at Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado. It was here that I would get my first taste of performing music on a high art level, as Dr. Pennington was one of Michael Udow's young prodigies when he attended the University of Michigan, a nationally regarded school for the percussive arts.
Two years at Fort Lewis College provided me with the perfect spring board to transfer and I then returned to my home state to earn a degree at the prestigious California Institute of the Arts (CIA). It was here that I had the honor to study with the likes of John Bergamo (Master Percussionist), Randy Gloss (John's closest disciple), Joe Labarbera (Jazz Drumset Master), David Johnson (My Mallet & Orchestral Mentor), Alfred Ledzekpo (African Percussion Tribal Leader), Wenton Welojo (Balinesian Gamelan Master and Celebrity), and Swapan Chardui (THE Tabla Guru, Truly an Honor). The Multi-Focus Curriculum allowed me to study a wide array of disciplines while still receiving a degree based heavily in Classical Percussion. My BFA is essentially a custom built degree with a strong background in Theory, Composition, Jazz Drumset, Tympani, Mallets, and a variety of pitched percussion instruments from around the world.
*** Lesson Details ***
My Personal Philosophy:
In many parts of the world there is no separation between music and culture, and to that end I strive to bring my students closer to the outside world through the strength of their own musical bond. Having music be a part of my life has brought me great opportunities to meet other players and fans of the trade, through which I have experienced some of my most rewarding moments with, as well as making some life-long friends along the way. So to me, MUSIC IS SOMETHING THAT YOU ARE!!!, not just something that you do, and that concept is the fundamental reason why my lessons will often go far beyond just the common practices of instruction, to not only show you WHY you would want to use a certain rhythm or technique, but also HOW to apply it in a real situation in the most musical way. Through the deeper understanding of music, there is an equally deeper understanding of ones self..........
My Approach:
Drumming is a very root level based instrument. It is primal in its nature and very emotionally driven. This is great in many ways, for playing the drums can be meditative, or used to relieve stress and pent-up energy, but the bottom line is that drumming is expressive and FUN!!!
So keep in mind that while there is a student-teacher relationship that I must keep, in order to get my points across, you really should enjoy each and every lesson while you're learning. It's proven that you'll retain more of the information that I'm teaching if I can get you to leave with a SMILE on your face!!
OK, so the real trick to what I do as a teacher that sets me apart is my approach. I don't have a "cookie cutter" format for stamping out drummers that all sound the same and have the same library of beats to pull from. If you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, I will custom tailor a lesson, or a set of lessons in order to maximize our time together, all while allowing you to develop your own individual voice on the instrument.
For beginners, I will set up a more structured program to get you up to the level where we can begin to experiment a little more and be able to play along with some popular songs. Using a few time tested books, some rudimentary exercises, and few hand written examples, you will begin to see results immediately. Together we will keep a binder of notes that contain all of your previous and current exercises, and from lesson to lesson you will be able to see the progress that you are making through your collection of notes and music. With this method I have taught everyone from 5 to 65 how to navigate their way around the drums, so you will be in good company if it's your first time on this instrument.
As far as the intermediate to the advanced player is concerned, well, we are going to have a great time jamming together and sharing amazing contemporary concepts. I will still offer the structured program to anyone that is interested, but for the drummer that already has years of playing under their belt, I really have something special to offer you. Odd time, Mixed Meter, Four Limb Independence, Ostinatos, Displacement, and even Polyrhythm
*** Studio Equipment ***
Pearl Drumsets, Ludwig Drumsets, Sabian cymbals, Istanbul cymbals, DW drum pedals, Various reading materials, a stereo, mixer and isolation headphones for playing along with music tracks at full live volume. Comfortable thrones to sit on while playing. Various instructional DVDs that can be borrowed from time to time.
*** Specialties ***
Music, Drum set, Orchestral Snare Drum Technique, Hand Drums, World Percussion
Moeller Technique, Multi-Fulcrum Technique, Four-Limb Coordination and independence, Odd time, Polyrhythms, Mixed Meter! Capable of teaching drum set Reading and Notation! Also capable of teaching ALL STYLES of music. If you can think of it, I have played it. Too many to list here.
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· Drum · In studio
· Drum · In studio
Mike M.
Mike M.
About Nathan B.Close
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Beginning players- All of my lessons follow my own, proven teaching method. All lessons take place with the student at the drum kit playing 90% of the time. I approach all drum lessons beat-by-beat always with a metronome. My goal for the first lesson is to teach at least one basic pattern. We progress through a series of hundreds of different drum patterns that become increasingly more difficult. Every week is a new opportunity to practice clean technique and improve internal timing.
Intermediate players- After a brief assessment of your abilities we will begin discussing concepts of pattern construction. You will start coming up with of your own patterns and ideas. I will provide guidance for more complex fills and I will give tips to help you figure out the right groove for the right song. Every week is a new opportunity to add another tool to your kit.
Advanced players- come and teach ME something! I'm still working on super triplets and sextuplets in 5/4 time :-)
About Nathan
I am an experienced teacher of guitar, drums, and trumpet. My students range from age 6-60.
All lessons will be held at our home studio in Aurora, CO. Our home was built as a recording studio and it's perfect for lessons. Our dedicated, sound-proofed, teaching room includes a large viewing window so the student can be seen by parents while they wait without causing unnecessary distractions for the student. No drop-offs, please.
My teaching methods are based 100% on the student's abilities.
Here is a brief look at what lessons with Nathan B. will look like.
*** Lesson Details ***
Beginning players- I prefer to teach from the Hal Leonard book series. This is a great start for most students. I teach th
Intermediate players- After a quick assessment of your abilities we will discuss your future goals as a player. We could pursue classical guitar with additional lessons in note reading and fingering methods, or we could focus more on chords and strum patterns if you prefer to sing and play your favorite artists.
Advanced players- this is where it gets fun. We go where you want to go. I will provide guidance based on your strengths and weaknesses. We will choose music that can display your strengths, and challenge your weaknesses. Remember, there's always someone better than you!
Beginning players- All of my lessons follow my own, proven teaching method. All lessons take place with the student at the drum kit playing 90% of the time. I approach all drum lessons beat-by-beat always with a metronome. My goal for the first lesson is to teach at least one basic pattern. We progress through a series of hundreds of different drum patterns that become increasingly more difficult. Every week is a new opportunity to practice clean technique and improve internal timing.
Intermediate players- After a brief assessment of your abilities we will begin discussing concepts of pattern construction. You will start coming up with of your own patterns and ideas. I will provide guidance for more complex fills and I will give tips to help you figure out the right groove for the right song. Every week is a new opportunity to add another tool to your kit.
Advanced players- come and teach ME something! I'm still working on super triplets and sextuplets in 5/4 time :-)
I also teach trumpet at beginner and intermediate levels. I have prepared many students for tryout pieces (solo, regionals, chair placement, etc). I also am experienced in tone improvement, endurance studies, range extension, and accuracy improvement. I use many different method books, but I prefer Arbans and Clarks.
*** Studio Equipment ***
5 piece Pearl kit- full cymbals. Beginner half sized kit upon request.
Guitar- bring your own acoustic.
Trumpet- bring your own.
Chairs, stands, and some music provided.
Hal Leonard method book required for beginning guitar students.
*** Specialties ***
Acoustic guitar- Christian Praise&Worship, classical picking and positions, strum patterns.
Drums- 4/4, 3/4, 6/8, quarters, eights, sixteenths. Rock, funk, ballad, pop.
Trumpet- range, endurance, flexibility.
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· Guitar · In studio
Nathan B.
Nathan B.
About Kevin J.Close
Kevin J. has been writing, recording, and playing music for over 25 years. Music is meant to be fun and it is his goal to help others enjoy music. He has been a teacher for 11 years and has composed hundreds of songs. He is passionate about teaching his students the songs they want to learn, no matter the difficulty. He specialized in guitar, drums, and song writing.
Kevin has a great way of encouraging others to keep going no matter what challenge is in front of them.
About Kevin
I would love to start lessons with you soon.
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· Guitar · In home
· Guitar · In studio
Haha Thank you Kevin!
Kevin J.
Kevin J.
About Stephen B.Close
I am thrilled to hear that you or your kid is ready to start taking drum lessons! I have been teaching drum set and percussion for eleven years, and last year finished my master's in percussion performance at CU, after a music education degree in Michigan.
I start students off with "repeat after me" style exercises to develop technique, coordination, and musical tone on the instruments. Then, we can dig into playing the music (s)he loves! I'm always curious to hear if there is a certain band or drummer my student admires?
About Stephen
I am a working drummer and percussionist in all major styles, from blues, funk, and jazz to classical and marching band.
In my off time, I enjoy playing in the mountains with my girlfriend and our cat.
Stephen B.
Stephen B.
About Tommy M.Close
Tommy got his start playing drums when he was 7 years old, when he climbed into the kitchen cabinets and started banging on pots and pans. This humble beginning led to his parents to buying him a drum set, then to Tommy joining the drum team in middle school. In high school he became a part of the drumline in the marching band, in addition to participating in the Jazz Band, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, and Winter Percussion Ensembles. During this time he developed his skills in playing marching snare drum, drumset, marimba, and concert percussion instruments.
After graduating from Rangeview High School, Tommy volunteered for a year as the drumline teacher. The following year, he became a paid percussion instructor, leading the group to win several competitions. During this time, Tommy also attended the Community College of Aurora, studying studied Music, Business, and Film. His studies led him to attend the Recording Workshop - School of Audio and Music Production in Ohio, where ...
About Tommy
After graduating from Rangeview High School, Tommy volunteered for a year as the drumline teacher. The following year, he became a paid percussion instructor, leading the group to win several competitions. During this time, Tommy also attended the Community College of Aurora, stu
All of these experiences inspired Tommy to start his own record label and publishing company, Vibrato Music Group Inc., giving him the freedom to be a session drummer, songwriter, and record producer. Working with talented musicians every day has been the highlight of his career.
Tommy's goal as a teacher is to help students go from beginners to professionals, helping them to reach their fullest potential - not just in drumming but in life. The skills he teaches his students are tools that they can apply to anything they choose to do in life, and he shows them that through hard work and dedication to their craft, they can achieve anything. Tommy helps his students learn is by providing visual and audio examples, then demonstrating the real-world application of those examples. His students learn in a variety of ways, including muscle memory exercises, practicing playing at different tempos, and playing along with examples.
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Tommy M.
Tommy M.
About Liz K.Close
I can teach drum set but also any percussion instrument you can think of-marimba, marching percussion, concert snare drum, any mallet instrument, hand drums, and more. I have a bachelor's in music education, have a lot of experience, and perform regularly to practice what I preach. I truly love to teach and work with students of any age, am great at cultivating a different teaching style to fit each individual student, and let students have a say in what they play.
About Liz
I have studied hand drums in Ghana, Africa, so I love to play anything in that realm! I am also pursuing my Masters in Percussion Performance, and love to play marimba, snare drum, and really any percussion instrument. To see me play, you can search "Liz Karney" on you tube, and I have several videos that will come up.
I have taught students of many ages, from 6th grade through college students and love them all. So whether you are just getting started or looking for a musical challenge I can help you find what you're looking for!
Liz K.
Liz K.
About Ryan B.Close
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I teach a wide variety of students ranging from beginners to advanced, with my youngest student being 5 years old and my oldest in his late 50's. I believe whether you are a beginner, thinking about music as a hobby or someone who wishes to pursue music as a career, I am positive I can cultivate and grow your musical capabilities based on your specific needs.
Providing my students with knowledge from a musician who is actively furthering their career is important to me, I want my students to know that I am aggressively pushing the boundaries of drumming alongside artists such as Grayson Erhard, Emma Mayes & the Hip, and my own jazz influenced hip-hop trio Smirk.
About Ryan
Music, specifically drumming, is my passion. I am extremely grateful to have the opportunity to make a living performing & teaching drums. Watching a student work on a new song for months and finally get to the point where they are ready to perform it is a truly great feeling. Many of my students have been with me since they started playing drums, I feel very grateful to maintain such fantastic students.
Any time I have a show locally in Colorado, I often put one of my students & their family on the guest list and allow them to come backstage and see what it's like to perform on stage in front of a crowd. This offers the student an opportunity to see their teacher perform and a fun night for the family.
You can catch me performing locally with Grayson Erhard, Emma Mayes & the Hip,
Ryan B.
Ryan B.
About Kyle R.Close
My drum lessons are rooted in a foundation of technique and then applied to all styles and genres of music. Music should have personality and exploring this with each individual allows for a rich learning experience and connection. I also find that learning the history and culture behind different styles of music helps one connect directly to what is being played. Listening is a huge part of my lessons, we will listen to lots and lots of music! Through my lessons, we will explore why rhythm is so important and the role that the drummer plays in different ensemble settings. The environment in which we study will be easy going and light hearted with lots of opportunities for student engagement and direction. At the end of the day, playing music should be fun and something that you want to do.
Want to play along to your favorite bands and learn new drum patterns? We can do that.
Want to learn the nuances of playing swing and the influential jazz figures that pioneered the genre? We ...
About Kyle
My name is Kyle Richardson and I have been playing and studying the drums for 14 years. I have a Bachelors degree in Percussion Performance from the University of Colorado Boulder. I have an emphasis is Jazz, Latin, and World Music and also have a solid background in all types of music. I have played in all types of musical settings (Orchestra, Chamber ensemble, percussion ensemble, Jazz combo, Latin combo, Rock band, duets). My diverse background in percussion allows me to cater to what each individual wants to learn.
I am also a professional mountain running athlete and spend lots of time outside exploring the landscape. Also like the outdoor?
The space where rhythm and nature collide is fascinating and exploring this duo is very exciting!
Kyle R.
Kyle R.
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Average Cost of Drum Lessons in University
The average cost of 60-minute drum lessons in University is $45. While the exact cost will vary depending on the teacher, type of lesson, and your location, you should expect to spend anywhere between $45 and $45 per hour.
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Nathan has a great house for learning. The lessons are held downstairs in a room that has been converted to a recording studio. You access the studio directly from the front door, so you don't feel like you are walking into someone's home, you feel like you are going into a professional recording studio (because you are).
Because he teaches multiple instruments, there are a lot of them hanging around - guitars, electric pianos, etc. This really makes the space feel "musical" and conducive to learning.
It's great that Nathan has two drum sets in his house and my son can play along with him.
I'm really glad we found TakeLessons.com and Nathan in particular."
Mike creates a fun environment when he teaches drumming,i would definitely recommend people who have an inte
He is great with people! He really goes into the need for knowing basics if you're going to
My son has been taking drum lessons with Mike for several months. He had never played drums prior to his first lesson and Mike has bee
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Last Friday, when I attended The Fluid Power Challenge sponsored by Daman Products Co. Inc. at the University of Notre Dame, I had an opportunity for a quick tour of the new engineering building at the university.
The building was built in 2009 and includes many modern amenities that were unheard of in my college days — changeable spaces, with access to furniture, white boards, computers, wi-fi, etc. that allow for quiet study or collaborative work. When Jay Brockman, associate dean, started the tour, he mentioned how the engineering department tries to tie the university's mission in with studies — that is, to be engineers for the greater good. Notre Dame students are not just engineering students learning a career, they are there to make a difference in the world around them.
One of the most impressive features of engineering department was its clean room facilities, with a focus on nanotechnology studies. The room is divided by particle size and allows students to focus on material and bioelectrical studies.
Things were pretty quiet as students were gearing up for finals but I did get to see the CAD/CAM lab in action, where undergraduate students learn how to use the software to design a maze, and then use the cutting tools to make the final product. Designs ranged from the traditional to unique, with round or square mazes to ones shaped like the famous ND logo and even a caterpillar.
As a Catholic, I was struck, too, by the beauty of a small chapel they included in the building. Students can go there to take a break and have some quiet time, or enjoy Mass when its offered. I was starting to see what all the hype is when it comes to that university. Now I look forward to what these future engineers can do for the greater good of humanity. Go Irish!


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NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 18 (UPI) -- An Army Corps of Engineers study of levees around New Orleans could weaken standards meant to prevent another Katrina-like disaster, an analysis shows.
In the city, the new corps standards mandate that levees be rebuilt with expensive compaction techniques. But outlying communities may be allowed to use cheaper materials -- and get less protection -- The (New Orleans) Times-Picayune reported.
Pushing for the relaxed rules are spending-conscious local governments in south Louisiana. Much of the increased burden would fall on them.
Levee standards will not be relaxed in the 350-mile levee system in the New Orleans metro area. But nearby levees, including ones that protect the city's flank, could be affected.
At the Morganza-to-the-Gulf levee system around Houma, for example, the stricter standards would multiply its costs from a pre-Katrina estimate of $882 million to $3 billion to $11 billion. State and local governments are required to pay 35 percent of the cost.
The increased expense is largely the result of new rules the corps developed after studying the failure of earthen levees and floodwalls during Katrina. It blamed a failure to understand the quality of the soil underneath.


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Kevin Federline is crapping on Britney Spears' bright idea ... to put one of their sons on stage during her Las Vegas show, essentially saying, "Over my dead body."
When Brit announced her Vegas extravaganza she said 8-year-old Sean Preston would "probably be on stage" ... making surprise appearances from time to time.
Apparently K-Fed was not consulted ... and he made it pretty clear to us yesterday he's not keen on the idea. BTW, his opinion matters, since they share joint custody.
As for checking out Britney's show in Vegas ... K-Fed says he'll take a pass, because he's got better things to do in Sin City.


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GameStop's (NYSE:GME) holiday sales dropped $2.88 billion, or 4.6%, compared with the 2011 holiday sales period, as lower store traffic offset digital growth and the launch of Nintendo's Wii U.
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The company also announced that based on the weaker holiday sales, it expects same-store sales of -7.0% to -4.0% for the fourth quarter and -9.0% to -7.5% for the full year. Total comparable store sales for the nine weeks ended Dec. 29, 2012, decreased 4.4%, with U.S. same-store sales faring better than international numbers.
"GameStop experienced mixed results during the holiday selling period. Our successful Wii U launch, strong digital growth and continued momentum in the mobile space were countered by a decline in store traffic," Paul Raines, GameStop's chief executive, said in a statement. "As a result, GameStop expects its fourth quarter 2012 earnings per share results to be at the low end of its current guidance range. Our strong market share positions us well for the future, and we look forward to new product launches in 2013."
New hardware sales decreased 2.7%, despite selling 320,000 Nintendo Wii U units worldwide. Sales of new video game software decreased 5.1%. GameStop's pre-owned category declined 15.6%, citing the release of fewer new titles in 2012 and less promotional activity.
Meanwhile, digital receipts increased 40%, and sales in the video game retailer's mobile business were $76.5 million during the holiday period. Global e-commerce sales also improved over 2011.
Shares of GameStop were down $1.82, or 7.35%, in early morning trading. The company also announced that it has approximately $488.3 million remaining of its current $500 million share repurchase authorization.


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Carman Little League: Welcome
Rotterdam and Carman Little Leagues have merged into one league - RC Little League. Please select the link below to be redirected to the RC Little League site.
Welcome to the official web site of Carman Little League. Please be sure to check out the upcoming events at the bottom of this page and on the calendar page. If you have any pictures or suggestions please e-mail them to me by clicking on the mailbox below.
League handouts, forms for registration, general membership meeting minutes may be accessed using the page links to the left as well as team schedules, game scores and league standings during the season.


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HIV/AIDS conferences are compelling events: They are the often-unheralded catalysts for change in one of the global health community's most rapidly evolving fields. They are about taking the best, brightest and most committed frontline HIV care providers, researchers and advocates, and bringing them together to share data, wisdom, ideas and inspiration. In so doing, they constantly move the fight against HIV forward and bring us closer to eliminating HIV once and for all.
In this special series on TheBodyPRO.com, you'll take a look back at some of the presented research that made 2012's HIV/AIDS conferences so special. You'll also read a selection of personal perspectives from conference attendees reflecting on their most memorable conference experiences of the year.
Shaking the Status Quo: 2012 HIV/AIDS Conference Research Highlights
We take you on a guided tour through important conference presentations in several of HIV's key subfields: cure research, vaccine development, HIV prevention, HIV treatment strategy, antiretrovirals in development, access to HIV care and comorbidities/complications. Each of these highlighted presentations has the potential to change our understanding of, or our approach to, HIV science and clinical practice.
Six Promising HIV Drugs in the Pipeline
What new HIV antiretrovirals do we have to look forward to over the next few years? How will these newer drugs improve upon those that came before? To shed some light on these questions, Roy Gulick, M.D., recently provided an overview of some of our star HIV drugs in development that have been highlighted in conference presentations throughout the year.
The Hot List: Top 10 HIV Conference Articles of 2012 on TheBodyPRO.com
Every year, new research gives us a deeper understanding of what it will take to achieve greater successes in HIV prevention, treatment, patient care and the search for a cure. While most of the legwork gets overlooked, HIV conferences allow researchers to present their study results to a broader audience -- and to attract the attention of sites like TheBodyPRO.com and its readers.
Matthew Rose: Confessions of an HIV Vaccine Trial Participant
Matthew Rose is an HIV advocate and a strong voice for young, black gay men in the U.S. As the policy chair for the Young Black Gay Men's Leadership Initiative at AVAC (AIDS Vaccine Advocacy Coalition), he knows all too well how important finding an HIV vaccine is. He himself is currently enrolled in an HIV vaccine trial. In this interview from AIDS Vaccine 2012, Matthew sheds some light on how he got involved and what it's like to participate.
Excuse Me, Is This Seat Taken?
"International HIV/AIDS meetings can be overwhelming, and this summer's Washington-based venue was no exception. ... I sought refuge in the humble food court. ... Despite my grumbling, this ultimately provided a unique opportunity to briefly interact with other citizens of the world engaged in the challenge of HIV, resulting in some of my most memorable moments of the conference."
Pivoting to End the Epidemic: Can We Do It?
"I wondered about the magnitude of the financial and human resource investments we have committed to conferences like IAS and whether or not these resources should instead be utilized to implement structural interventions that present barriers to prevention, testing, treatment and engagement in care."
The Social and Economic Determinants of HIV/AIDS: Time for Action
"As an HIV professional, I often wonder: How can we take seriously the challenge of effecting the social and economic change necessary to alter the course of the HIV epidemic? ... [T]he conditions which drive the HIV epidemic - unequal access to income, education, health care, food and sanitation - will continue to be reproduced within our societies."
One of the Most Disempowering Moments of My Life
"As I ran from presentation to presentation, looking for answers to questions about my research topic and possible funding initiatives and opportunities, I realized that HIV/AIDS had become a product. ... I realized that the research being discussed in the halls of the 2012 AIDS Conference would never reach the people downstairs, because that is not what it was meant to do."
Speaking Truth to Power
"The press conference moved me because of its power to raise awareness -- and, in raising awareness, to lift a heaviness that has prevented women living with HIV, providers and policymakers alike from engaging in dialogue around this issue. Violence and trauma are silenced epidemics -- even more silenced, in its nuances and impact, than the epidemic of HIV among women."
The War Room
"When my husband Martyn and I arrived at the War Room, Dave Purdy met us at the door. He told us, with tears in his eyes, the news of two more people who may have been cured of HIV. ... The hope I felt stared back at me in Dave's eyes. He was a veteran activist on the frontlines of the AIDS crisis. He had lived through the worst of it. For us, this news meant that maybe, just maybe, this could be the beginning of the end."
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Lance Armstrong Steps Down as Livestrong Chairman
A week after the United States Anti-Doping Agency showed the world its evidence in the doping case against Armstrong, claiming he was at the centre of an organized doping program on his Tour de France winning teams, Armstrong stepped down on Wednesday as chairman of Livestrong, his cancer foundation. Nike, the company that had his back for over ten year's worth of doping allegations, was quick behind. They decided to unceremoniously terminate his contract. Neither of these decisions will keep me up at night, in fact they should have been done weeks ago. However! what is sorely lacking from all of Wednesday's announcements are two words that should leave Armstrong's lips and echo around the cycling stratosphere.


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Copperwood Tavern - Loudoun
$1 Oysters Grilled or Chilled
Enjoy $1 Oysters, grilled or chilled, during happy hour! 4pm-7pm, Monday through Friday
Gültig für: 1 - 20 Personen
Beginn: 11. Februar 2019
Ende: 12. Februar 2118
Verfügbarkeit: Mo.-Fr. 15:30-18:30
Great food and awesome weather.
Good food and drink but a little pricy for what it was.
Service was poor, eggs undercooked, and gave us an undesirable table with no room for plates and food. We had a reservation and while I understand it was a busy day, there were several better tables available. Even after we asked, they couldn't accommodate us. Egg ordered over medium came out undercooked with the clear slimy egg white . Yuck! Had to ask for refills on coffee and water. We've dined here for dinner before and loved it. Brunch was underwhelming all around.
Good food and service but with all sides being separate from entree price, the meal winds up much more expensive than entree prices would suggest
This was not their best effort.
We ordered drinks and after 5 minutes, were told they had run out of mint (for the julep). It took another 7 minutes to get the replacement drink.
I ordered a steak, medium, and eventually, it came but very well done. Apologies all around, they took it back, and when the new steak came if was medium well done. Hardly any pink. I ate it, but did not enjoy, as it was overdone and pretty gristly.
Everyone was sorry and they did not charge for the steak, but i would have preferred to pay for a proper steak.
My girlfriend and I love Copperwood! We've always had amazing dining experiences, from service, to food to drinks and all.. Always nice staff and clean restaurant.
Place wasn't overly crowded yet the acoustics and noise were loud and it took our waitress forever to greet us. We could barely hear, understand what she was saying and in turn she acted like she couldn't hear us or didn't care. Must have been an off night because other people seem to like it. Food was pretty good but nothing to write home about. Might try it again if we can sit out on the patio and have a friendly server.
The food was good, the drinks were great, and bartender Eric was the best. Highly recommend!
I have recommended Copperwood Tavern to our friends. Excellent food and value in a relaxed atmosphere with excellent wine choices.
Seth our server was wonderful in every way imaginable!
Everything here is made from scratch and the breadth of the menu was impressive. We had the lobster appetizer that melted in your mouth.
The salads were huge and dressed properly.
Can't wait to return.
The restaurant has a very nice design, but be advised for larger groups, you will be sitting on a wooden bench. It was not an issue for us, but it might be if you have older individuals in your party. All of the meals in our party of 6 were delicious (salmon was perfect, steak and brussels salad, cheeseburger sliders, huge grilled cheese, grilled asparagus, parmesan frites, 6 cheese macaroni) but all dishes are individually priced. On a Sunday evening there were very few people there. The service was excellent but the food delivery time was a little long, which I believe was mainly due to lack of customers, which is a shame.
Copperwood has great potential, with a large craft beer and wine selection, a great location, nice outdoor patio (which is dog friendly), and a delicious (but small) menu. They should revisit their prices to encourage repeat customers. They need more a lot more volume to have success.
We love farm to table restaurants so we were so excited the try this place. It was the most greasy, over cooked food that we have ever had. The Brussel sprouts were drowning in grease, the spaghetti squash was so over cooked and looked like mush and the filet was the worst cut of meat that I've eve seen. Will never go back.
The food was amazing which improved the rating of our overall experience. The service was lacking for the first 10-20 minutes until we were vocal about it. We only had water even though we ordered drinks, all other tables had their popcorn and drinks were starting to come out. I'm not sure if our server didn't add our drinks or if it was slow coming out. After we told her that we weren't happy with the service thus far, she started acting like she cared. Service improved and the food was incredible. This was my second time here and she was the server last time and she did the same thing last time, just disappeared forever and didn't seem to care about her tables.
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We really enjoyed our dining experience. We decided to have dinner here while waiting for our 3 hour reservation at Top Golf. The food was amazing. We shared the Tomahawk steak for two and a side of Brussel Sprouts. Our Server Jeff was the best. He was very knowledgeable of the menu and made great suggestions. I cant wait to dine here again with friends.
The decor is nice. The large windows to the outside made it feel open but the were dirty. The service was sub-standard.
Prior to concert by the Loudoun Symphony, I chose this restaurant for the location. Very expensive for the value. New York prices with a view of the gas station. Most offensive is the dead deer head presiding over the restaurant, which claims to be "farm to table". The taxidermy does not lend freshness to the atmosphere. The a la a carte selections force the price of a reasonable meal higher than the value. My vegetarian selection. The spaghetti squash , did not taste fresh and the sun dried tomatoes were not edible. This is a great place for rowdy families who want to let their kids run unrestrained.
We had a good server, I just think it isn't appropriate to hand unwrapped straws to customers when we don't know what the server last touched when coming back to our table after making the request when ordering our drinks.
Food was excellent and the service was also very good. We had four kids and they can be a challenge at times. There wasn't a long wait for food and they handled all the requests (items on the side) without missing a beat. It's a great looking restaurant and they handled our party of 9 very well. We will certainly come back again and would recommend it for brunch, lunch or dinner.
Food was delicious, services from Jeremy was awesome, we really enjoy the evening
We and our friends very much enjoyed our lunches yesterday at Copperwood Tavern. We liked the relaxed atmosphere, our waiter Jeff was excellent and the menu varied and different. We might suggest you consider having a Sides menu.
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I went to Copperwood for dinner because I had a gift card. I don't live in Loudoun. I found the steak I had (the 14 oz. ribeye) to be delicious, as was the onion soup. The soup is loaded with cheese, and very tasty. The mushroom croistini (sp?) was delicious. I thought the Tavern Salad was boring. It either needs a little more dressing or the dressing needs to be changed. The other appetizer we had was the fried goat cheese and Virginia ham. That was also delicious, as it came with Arugula, which I love, honeycomb, and another (fruit?) portion. My son and wife both got the filet. They both ordered medium rare. He loved his, but my wife's was overdone.
The service was so so. Overall I'd rate this an average establishment. The food overall is good, though a bit pricey, the place is convenient, since the parking garage is right next door, the service is average and, while the interior decor is kind of cool, the view out the huge windows on the front is of...Exxon! I'm not saying yes or no on recommending to a friend. I still have some money left on the gift card. I think I'll come back and try it again, then think about recommending to those I know.
We were 4 middle aged women and our waiter took very good care of us. The drinks were great! I ordered 2 appetizers and my friends ordered the filet and the salmon. They enjoyed their entrees. We shared a piece of caramel cheesecake, which was to die for!
Way over priced for the quality of the food and the service
Great food, great service. Everyone left full and happy!
Delicious! We sat down for an early weeknight dinner, so it was pretty quiet. They provided complimentary mini muffins with honey and orange flavored butter - yum. I ordered the Spaghetti Squash and was blown away by how much flavor it had, especially for such a simple dish! The portion was great too. I also tried a bite of the Rainbow Trout - SO incredibly soft, it was a melt-in-my-mouth experience. For dessert, we got the ice cream in waffle - the waffle was a WAFFLE - freshly baked, soft, thick, scrumptious. (We were expecting a giant waffle cone, the crunchy kind you'd typically picture with ice cream). Definitely want to visit again.
Advertised as a farm-to-table, but food not good, and preparation very average. The restaurant was blaring heavy metal music, just weird and like a bad vibe.
Excellent food and wine selections in a warm relaxed atmosphere. My wife and I count this as one of our favorite restaurants.
Our first time there to celebrate my husband's birthday and the service was impeccable. The manager stopped by and greeted us as she was filling our water glasses and our Server Amanda was just awesome. Since this was our first time there, Amanda went over the menu, the bourbon list as well, appetizers, entrees and all. She was able to keep us informed and wait on her other tables. What a great experience? We will be returning.
The entrees we chose was spot on for the 4 persons in our group.
We enjoyed a nice seat by the window which we requested. Jeremy, our waiter was very accommodating and attentive, but not hovering. If you don't like brussell sprouts, these will change your mind. Food was delicious, presented well, and portions were just right.
If you want really good food that is locally, Cooperwood Tavern is the place to go. This is my third visit and the food and service are always great.
Great food, but the service was not. Waitress came to us only a few times: once to take our order for drinks and appetizers, the second time when she ready to take our orders from our main course but only after we had finished our appetizers and had a bunch of empty glasses on our table, lastly once we had finished our meals and provided us with our check.
Nice spot. The food and. Service were good. The drinks were especially good. I will definite be back.
I have been here for brunch one other time prior to this visit. My first experience was 5 star worthy!! The food and service was amazing; however, during that visit the restaurant was less than half way full. Because of my first experience, I recommended it to my girlfriends this time and unfortunately the experience was not the same. I made an online reservation the day prior and when I got there they didn't appear to be ready for me. The restaurant was pretty crowded and the hostesses were not as inviting as I would have expected. On the way to be seated there was a napkin on the floor thy caused me to slip. The hostess that seated me didn't pick it up, so I did. Then she didn't take the dirty napkin away, instead she left it on my table top. While we ordered drinks promptly, they took quite a while to come to the table and the waitress apologized for the delays. Likewise the food took quite a while to be served and when it arrived it appeared as if it sat for a while after being prepared. The scrambled eggs were rubbery, the toast was overly crisp as if it was dried out and the poached egg wasn't done properly. We did discuss these issues with the manager and she was kind enough to refund our entrees which was very nice and unexpected. It is possible that all of the things we experienced was due to the large brunch crowd and possibly being understaffed. I am on the fence if I would try again.
We had a reservation and when we checked in they said it would be 20 mins...that is frustrating but when the manager found out she came over and gave us a free drink from the bar. That was nice. The food and waiter were great, the only thing is that it is a little loud in this restaurant...not a quite romantic setting but that is OK sometimes.
We were initially offered a table basically right next to the server stand. After we asked if there was another alternative, we saw another couple come in, the staff attempted to seat them there and they asked for another alternative. Might think about just moving that table elsewhere.
The restaurant and service was good. The food was pricey. Shareable sides were tasty. Entree portion was generous.but meat under seasoned.
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Very special place for a date night. Great food, wonderful wine, and I have always found the waitstaff/management to be very professional and know when/how to come back to the table for assistance during the meal. On a packed night, it can be very vibrant and loud, so depending on your night's expectations, just think about WHEN you would want to go. Still needs to offer a military discount, but besides that...I recommend the duck and a bold red at Copperwood Tavern! See you there soon.
I LOVE THIS PLACE! I was introduced to this restaurant as the destination for a team dinner at work, and knew as soon as I sat down at the bar and saw the menu that I HAD to come back with my husband. The drink options, the meal options, the ambience--sheer perfection. I came back with my team for a lunch meeting, and it was as phenomenal as the first time. Even with a full house, no one had to shout or strain to hear. Highly recommended!


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Stocks are closing sharply higher for a second day as evidence mounts that the housing market is making a comeback. .
The Dow Jones industrial average jumped 175 points to 14,075 Wednesday, its highest close of the year
It's up nearly 300 points over the past two days, putting it within 100 points of its record high reached in October 2007.
Home builder stocks surged as more positive news about housing rolled in. Hovnanian soared 5 percent to $6.06 and Lennar rose 2 percent to $38.94.
A realty group said the number of Americans who signed contracts to buy homes jumped in January to the highest level in almost three years.
Three stocks rose for every one that fell on the New York Stock Exchange. Volume was low, 3.4 billion shares.


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