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About Marsha K.Close
Do you LOVE to sing? Do you struggle with some parts of it, like finding your unique voice? Learn to improve your vocal range, your confidence and your enjoyment in sharing your music.
I've worked with all kinds of students and their personal goals. My syllabus covers 50 lessons with quizzes and a vast array of theory, workable exercises and the tools to open your own natural talent as well as improve challenges.
I've taught for over 25 years and had experiences all over Europe and in the Sacramento Choral Society, the Boston Pops and the Sacramento Ballet as well as performances at Carnegie Hall and countless other engagements. I have a dozen CD's with choirs I've been associated with, which only means that I've had the privilege of working with many wonderful conductors and learned at their hands.
My philosophy, is that anyone can learn to sing and enjoy doing so. It does take some dedication, a lot of excitement, sometimes some length of time to retrain your ...
About Marsha
Goals: Since I am also a Life Coach, we really focus on how to accomplish our hopes and desires. We begin by weekly, then monthly and even a yearly goal.
Each week we also focus on something in my STUDENT PAL - mnemonic. Another is TECHNIQUE. Technique is the ability to have proper position, wrist-lifts and finger curve as well as Theoretic knowledge and application.
I started giving out lickable gold stars, you know, the old-fashioned kind? They are for those students who mark their lesson sheet and come prepared... They really seem to enjoy that, and I adore the nostalgia!
It is a great week when students are nearly all prepared and ready for their lessons. This makes both Coach and student more effective and the time together more enjoyable.
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I have been teaching music, performing music and enjoying music since I was a tiny three-year old. My first piano lessons were at age seven. I have since taught the students of former students! How fun is that?
Music has blessed my life in countless ways and given me opportunities I'd never dreamed of. Teaching at the Young Artists Conservatory of Music; Singing in Carnegie Hall, Performing across Europe and teaching the best students for over 25 years has been a delight.
I believe strongly that those who spend their time and resources for musical education are some of the brightest and most intelligent people around. Each of my students have their own individual goals and reasons for taking music lessons, which we revisit monthly. I believe that my role is to be a support and tool for them/you to accomplish the goals set, working with music that delights and educates.
You want the best teacher, who offers information, example, practice and performance opportunities and then gets out of the way of the student's own "voice" (whether playing or singing) so that they can be free to create their own style.
*** Lesson Details ***
In our lessons, we work with a predictable schedule of balance. We have weekly exercises to make strong fingers and or voices, and technique and theory practice to hone skills that will improve our performances, whether they are for others or for our own benefit. Each student of piano can learn how to create and write their own music in time, choose their own pieces to work on, and have a say in their classical and performance goals.
We have a program of advancement, so you and your loved ones can visually see your progress and measure your skills, complete with awards and trophies.
What you learn, has everything to do with your commitment. Practice doesn't make perfect, Practice makes permanent. Only perfect practice makes perfect.
Learning the piano ought to be a JOY. I believe in playing the piano, not 'practicing' it. Enjoy what you do, and you'll do it longer and with celebration instead of duty.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Piano - upright; CD player; Music stands; Dozens of music books and lesson materials; flash cards; computer and music writing program; mic and mirror, syllabus.
*** Travel Equipment ***
No travel.
*** Specialties ***
Over the years I have dabbled in most methods, but finally come to use my own syllabus and musicianship. I can easily adapt to your favourite if that is your desire. I specialize in a total music education, not merely in learning notes. It is like looking in a mirror and only seeing eyes and skin. Music has many facets and we discover all of them.
· Piano · In studio
· Piano · In home
· Piano · In studio
Marsha K.
Marsha K.
About Gaw V.Close
Singing is singing no matter what style you want to do. We will focus on proper voice techniques and apply that to any song or style you want to learn.
About Gaw
Gaw is a positive, personable, and enthusiastic teacher. She is a currently the director of the Sacramento State School of Music vocal jazz ensembles and the jazz voice applied instructor. She is also currently the director of the Christian Brothers High School vocal jazz ensemble and is an active private music instructor. Gaw has been working for several years as a vocal clinician, working with many middle school, high school and collegiate ensembles and served as an adjudicator for many music festivals.
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"I love teaching because it's worthwhile to see my students suc
· Singing · In studio
· Singing · In studio
· Singing · In studio
Gaw V.
Gaw V.
About JoAnn R.Close
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In today's world singers need to know how to perform many styles of music. Many opera singers also sing Broadway and jazz, and all Broadway singers need to sing traditional, jazz, swing, pop, and maybe rock and folk styles. To do this, you need strong physical skills to sing belt, mixed and legit voice. You need strong high, middle and low notes and the ability to sing loud and soft and to modulate from bright to mellow. You need to know your instrument inside and out - how it functions and how to make it work safely, reliably and with good results.
I am unique because of my combined musical and medical backgrounds. In addition to my graduate and undergraduate musical training and extensive musical experience, I was a surgeon and taught anatomy and physiology. Part of my medical training included studying the mechanics of how the body works and its application.
In addition to the traditional methods such as imagery and mimicry that all singing teachers use, I will help
About JoAnn
During your lessons you will receive instruction in skills needed to sing or play the cello as well as musical skills including rhythm, melody, harmony and style. Because there is a lot to learn, I encourage you to consider 45 or 60 minute lessons, which I offer at substantially reduced rates to make them more affordable for you.
I continually update my teaching methods by attending workshops and master classes and I incorporate my knowledge of human anatomy and function, to help you
What will your lessons be like?
At your first lesson we will explore and name the parts of your instrument (voice or cello). We'll talk about what you would like to learn, set attainable goals and select songs that you will be successful learning.
In subsequent lessons you will warm up with scales and exercises, using common intervals with basic rhythms to improve your technical abilities and gain musical skills and knowledge, such as hearing pitches and intervals and keeping with the beat. This will also help you learn to read music.
Singers will learn to use breathing to coordinate with your vocal folds to make a beautiful tone and sing on pitch, relax your throat and tongue to create resonant chambers, shape your mouth and tongue to color the tone, and use your tongue and lips to form the words.
Cellists will learn to transfer your body weight into your cello to produce a mellow tone, placing your hands and arms on the cello and bow in a relaxed and balanced manner to allow you to play smoothly and in tune and to prepare you to produce a lovely vibrato. Since cellos don't have frets, you will also learn to locate each note on the cello but just a few notes at a time - until you know them all.
You will learn to use your technical skills and knowledge to create musical phrases that sound beautiful and authentic and are fun to perform and listen to. You will need to practice simple skills and phrases repeatedly until they become habit. I will lend you my kind and patient support to help you through the bumps in the road.
Not sure how to practice at home?
To support your practice at home you will: Receive a recording of each of your lessons to practice with; Learn simple exercises you can do at home; Learn to create and use simple backup tracks of your songs to learn to hear rhythm and harmony; Learn how to use your computer at home to get feedback for pitch, and tone quality.
Nervous about performing?
When you are comfortable I will provide opportunities to perform in student programs performing for friends and families.
You will have opportunities to participate and perform in workshops which include performance opportunities, lectures, demonstrations and Master Classes with nationally recognized teachers and performers.
· Singing · In studio
· Singing · In studio
· Singing · In studio
JoAnn R.
JoAnn R.
About Teresa P.Close
My goal is to train voices to sing in a free, natural manner, while keeping your lessons engaging and fun.
Good singing technique offers you many more options as a singer. Technique can ultimately give us more freedom to express ourselves as artists, assisting style and expression. I will work with you so that as a singer, you will be able to sing through a greater range with more consistency. As a performer. you will become confident that your voice will deliver time after time.
About Teresa
From beginners who just want to sing for fun to the more experienced vocalists, I can help you understand how your voice works and how to ge
**In your first lesson, I will get to know you by asking for your vocal history, influences, goals, and style. Most importantly, "What would you like to get out of this lesson?" Every singer has different challenges, needs, and goals, so I approach each student and lesson as a unique experience where the student's most pressing needs will be addressed.
I'll give you an honest idea of where your voice needs to grow and then will work with the tools to get there! You will get a personalized lesson plan to practice with. Like a gym workout routine, these exercises will target your weak areas to correct bad habits and build a strong, balanced instrument.
**I will ask you to sing a song…… your latest repertoire, "Happy Birthday," "twinkle twinkle little star", something just to get an idea of your voice and style. Then I will take you through a few singing technique exercises to quickly assess your strengths and challenges.
**As your technical abilities grow, you need to apply them to songs. The key is to maintain the same easy feeling in your songs that came out in the exercises. Bring in your music and we can work out any kinks and I will also suggest appropriate material in your key and style that will build upon the successes of your exercises. Stylistic and performance coaching is available, but our focus is technique, if you don't learn HOW to sing, WHAT you sing will always be limited. I will work with you so that as a singer, you will be able to sing through a greater range with more consistency. As a performer. you will become confident that your voice will deliver time after time. My goal is to help you sing in a free, natural manner, while keeping your lessons engaging and fun.
As a choir and vocal director, I am trained to listen and pay special attention to all the details including pitch, vibrato, dynamic and harmonies. I will help you learn to listen and gain confidence to "hear" progressions in the music and their voice.
Being a worship leader, choir and vocal director in a major urban church in the Sacramento area, I have over 13 years experience as a gospel artist and contemporary christian singer, singing, performing and recording with many gospel artists and contemporary christian artists, both local and professional. I have recorded and performed with such artists as Israel Houghton, Lincoln Brewster, BJ Putnan, Trent Corey, Darnisha Taylor and the Porter Brothers.
I am a Voice Teacher (student) with the Institute for Vocal Advancement. The IVA technique is based on 17th and 18th Century principles of singing developed by the Old Italian School of Singing. Our goal is to train voices to sing in a free and natural manner, smoothly, from the bottom of the range to the top with no breaks or sudden changes in quality. Training in this technique gives the singer access to all dynamics, with tonal clarity and flexibility. Also, training in this technique helps improve a singer's range, endurance, stamina, breath control, resonance, vocal strength and vocal quality across all styles of music without fatigue or damage to the voice. We accomplish these results by training the singer to find a balance between airflow and intrinsic muscular resistance, all within a resting laryngeal posture.
As a former entertainment business professional and singer, I have experience in dance, choreography, stage blocking, performance technique and vocal coaching. I will help you prepare for your performances and/or auditions to present the best YOU, that you can be!
· Vocal Training · In studio
· Singing · In home
· Singing · In studio
Within a few months, my vocal range has extended and I learned how to make my voice sound more powerful. Vocal training really doesn't get any better than this!
Teresa P.
Teresa P.
About Keith G.Close
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Offering classical voice lessons for students all ages. I teach bel canto Beautiful Singing; (Italian classical) voice technique for beginners. This is the fundamental technique to develop proper voice health, pitch, natural tone, strength, range, quality and breath control.
About Keith
Offering classical voice lessons for students all ages. I teach bel canto "Beautiful Singing" (Italian classical) voice technique for beginners. This is the fundamental technique to develop proper voice health, pitch, natural tone, strength, range, quality and breath control.
Offering classical piano lessons for students all ages. Piano lessons focus on basic music theory, scales and exercises. Step-by- step method emphasizes correct playing habits and note reading through interval recognition.
Sacramento City College, Sacramento, CA - Music Performance, Theater Arts Acting & Dance Emphasis
Sung at Carnegie Hall, State Capital and World Cup Sacramento International House Show
Music & Theater Skills
Vocal/Performing Arts Instructor for Capital Innovations Academy 2016-Present
Vocal Instructor for The Silver Orange (Teen Center) 2017-Present
Extensive educational and professional background in music performance (voice, piano, upright bass, guitar, bass guitar), production (pro audio, recording, live sound engineer, producer), songwriting, and composing.
Classes and performances in musical theater, choir, theater movement, advanced acting theory and techniques, stagecraft, dance and choreography.
· Guitar · In studio
· Guitar · In studio
Very talented, patient , respectful and willing to work around my schedule..my daughter Loved going to take guitar lessons with him... I truly recommend him and wish him the best..
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Keith G.
Keith G.
About Heather R.Close
Students will learn techniques for healthy vocal production and work on improving their skills in their desired styles of music.
About Heather
Heather R.
Heather R.
About Brianne G.Close
As a vocalist, I love to practice using strong and healthy technique while singing a certain style or song I am passionate about and want to improve on. No matter what style of music you want to sing, all use the same fundamentals such as breath support, vocal placement and relaxed vocal folds in order to create a healthy sound. I
Am very open minded, and love nearly every style of music there is. I can also help you prepare for vocal/musical theatre auditions or choir parts. You choose the music, I'll choose the lesson, and the fun begins!
About Brianne
From as early as elementary school, I began singing and performing in my church choir and musicals. Once I got older, I began to take vocal lessons at Van Tuyl Music Academy in Huntington Beach, at which I continued to do for 6 years. At the age of 16, I began performing as a professional lead singer of the wedding and entertainment band High Altitude. I currently perform as a lead singer of ESSEX, an entertainment band that is well known in the Sacramento region.
Though voice is my primary focus of study, theatre and musical theatre is another huge passion of mine. Throughout my high school years, I have also been
In the middle of high school, I became more intrigued by the jazz genre, and the beauty and complexity that lies in a vocal jazz ensemble. While performing with Downey High School Epic Jazz Choir, we performed and often placed in the top 3 at the Monterey, Folsom, Reno jazz festivals. We also had the honor of performing at the JEN jazz festival held in New Orleans, Louisiana. I currently perform with CSUS Voices under the direction of Gaw Vang Williams. Last winter, we had the honor of sharing the stage with the very well established vocal jazz group New York Voices.
Though I mainly sing contemporary music and RnB, I truly love all styles and can teach students the foundational and essential vocal technique that can be applied to any style of music you want to sing and perform. I can also give guidance on how to read music at a beginning and intermediate level and how to play the ukelele and piano as an accompaniment to singing. As a musician, it is very important to me that a student developes their knowledge of music as well as their own beautiful and unique sound. By working together, I know we can achieve it! :)
Brianne G.
Brianne G.
About Alan P.Close
Quality music lessons in a fun environment. I base my curriculum around my student's goals and interests.
About Alan
· Drum · In studio
· Ukulele · In studio
· Acoustic Guitar · In studio
Alan P.
Alan P.
About Pamela K.Close
Is there a special solo you'd like to sing for a wedding or special event? I can help you over the rough spots and with presentation You will see fast results. I teach a classical approach which is designed to increase range, improve tone, develop breath control and diction in English, Italian, French, German and Latin. My lessons are tailored to your specific vocal goals and needs. With my training you will see rapid improvement. I have a BA degree in Music from The Leonard Davis Center for the Performing Arts of the City University of New York and Masters Degree in Education from California State University Sacramento. I have 20 years of experience teaching voice and performing classical, sacred and concert repertoire, oratorios and opera.
About Pamela
After more than 20 years of teaching and performing, I know how to teach a successful vocal technique that works. I want to share the knowledge and technique I have acquired with you. Let me help you develop your voice to its fullest potential.
I teach a comprehensive course of study. It includes classical vocal techniques to improve range
· Vocal Training · In studio
· Vocal Training · In home
· Classical Voice · In studio
Her coaching expertise and patience helped me to achieve my goals of tone/pitch, volume/dynamics and stage presence.
Thanks to Ms. K's coaching I landed the lead role last year in the Musicale des Artistes Repertory Co. production of "Candide"
Pamela K.
Pamela K.
About Sydney C.Close
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I have been teaching for 10 years. I don't just teach the technique of singing. I build a personal relationship with each student and help them not only to achieve their goals but also to help them grow in their confidence in their abilities. I am so excited to work with you!
About Sydney
Her passion for the performing arts collided with her love for students in 2010 when Sydney began choreographing and giving vocal lessons. She thrives off igniting the musical spark within children to help them build confidence and find
· Broadway Singing · In studio
· Singing · In studio
Sydney C.
Sydney C.
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Oct. 30, 2008
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Originally scheduled for noon, the MIT-Endicott football game on November 8 has been moved to 6 p.m. Next week's celebration marking 30 years of football at the Institute will now coincide with the program's first-ever night game.
Endicott is 5-0 all-time against MIT on the gridiron, including a 30-7 victory last season in Beverly. The Engineers, meanwhile, are in the midst of their best season in nine years and have secured three conference wins for the first time since 2000. MIT is paced by one of the top offenses in Division III, and is ranked among the national leaders in scoring, total offense, rushing yards, fewest sacks and fewest penalties.
History of MIT Football
Football has always been a buzz word at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The program was elevated to varsity status in 1988 amid intensive media coverage. National cable stations and newspapers devoted significant time monitoring Tech's arrival on the gridiron as America became fascinated with football at the nation's leading academic institution. Although MIT received its "official" start in the late 1980's, the history of the program is actually much deeper and extends over 100 years.
The first MIT football team took the field as one of the Institute's first varsity sports in 1881. A single game was played that year, with MIT defeating the University of Massachusetts, one goal and one touch to zero. On October 9, 1901, the program was permanently sidelined after player Hugh C. Moore suffered a fatal injury during an MIT tradition known as the "cane rush". Although the accident had nothing to do with football, MIT President Dr. Henry Smith Pritchett seized the opportunity to denounce the idea of fostering a program during a meeting with the student body abolishing the "cane rush". According to campus lore, Pritchett left the platform after his remarks, causing most of the 500+ students in attendance to believe the meeting was over. With a depleted student population voting on the continuation of the sport, students voted to banish football by a slim 119-117 margin.
At that point, the matter should have been passed onto the Institute Advisory Council, where the student vote should have been only part of a series of considerations toward the abolition of the sport. However, Dr. Pritchett had the result he wished for and let the student vote stand as the sole determinant on the fate of football at the Institute.
MIT fraternities had been calling for the reestablishment of football since 1965, although repeated attempts to convince a change were unsuccessful. In 1978, the Tech faithful finally got their wish behind the efforts of players Bruce Wrobel and Walt Crosby. The Athletic Board decided to let the program operate as a club on a one-year trial basis. After a hugely successful opening season, the Athletic Board okayed funding for the Engineers to continue beyond 1979, making football the Institute's 36th intercollegiate program.
MIT's ascension to Division III varsity status came as a result of a necessity rather than sudden ambition. Tech was part of a league that was increasingly shrinking as other school's made the flight to Division III. In 1988, head coach Dwight Smith, who coincidentally commanded the Engineers since their first club game, led MIT to a 29-7 win over Stonehill College to officially usher in the new era. Shane LaHousse rushed for a school-record four touchdowns in the victory.

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Modern-day slavery in Australia: Goward
Forced marriage isn't just a problem for other countries but is alive and well in Australia, a forum in Sydney has heard.
The NSW Community Relations Commission is holding an inquiry into human trafficking, including sex slavery and forced marriage, of which there are an estimated 1000 cases a year in Australia, according to NSW Minister for Women Pru Goward.
Accurate statistics are hard to come by as victims are often isolated and terrified of retribution.
Victims of trafficking are often forced marry men they may not know, in some cases by threats of rape or murder aimed at them or their families, she said.
"These types of violence are considered to be an international problem, but that is not the case," Ms Goward told the symposium on forced marriage and human trafficking in Fairfield.
"No ethnic group has a monopoly on violence against women, but some groups experience violence against women disproportionately."
One woman a week is killed in NSW by a current or former partner, and in 2010 NSW police investigated 126,000 cases of domestic violence.
The resulting cost to the state was $4 billion annually, not including mental health problems, substance abuse, and homelessness experienced by victims and their children, Ms Goward said.
Ms Goward urged members of the community to come forward with any information about trafficking or forced marriage.
There were many reasons women did not report violence against women in their communities, she said.
"They may be unaware the violence is unlawful; they fear vilification, or that they will be humiliated in the community."
She said forced marriage was a separate issue from arranged marriage, which was common in many ethnic communities with both partners giving full consent.


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Watch Spirit Medium Maureen Hancock Communicate With the Dead [VIDEO]
The other day I had the opportunity to sit down and receive a reading from Spirit Medium Maureen Hancock.
Maureen is an internationally renowned spirit medium, intuitive, teacher, lecturer, holistic healer and author of the bestselling book, 'The Medium Next Door: Adventures of a Real-Life Ghost Whisperer.' She is the star of the Style Network documentary, Psychic In Suburbia. "So basically I can hear your loved ones in spirit, and I can feel things like how they passed or significant medical history," says Maureen.
Before Maureen and I talked, the only thing she knew about me was my first name. During the call I tried not to offer up much information and allowed Maureen to do her thing. Some of what she brings up in the video above are 50/50 educated-guess type comments, but most of her descriptions of my mother and grandfather are pretty much spot on.
At the end of the video Maureen randomly mentions that I might have played the guitar but stopped. I didn't get a chance to mention it on the call, but back when I was about 14 years old I won a Fender Stratocaster from a radio station in Corpus Christi where I lived at the time. I took a few lessons to learn how to play it, but when you're a teenager having a pocket full of cash is rather appealing, so I ended up selling the guitar. Ever since then I do wish I had kept that guitar and learned to play it - so there's that.
You can see Maureen Hancock in action live in Wichita Falls when she brings her 'Postcards From Heaven' event to the Wellington Banquet & Conference center on Saturday, August 2, 2014. Click the button below for event and ticket details and find out how you could score a personal meet & greet with Maureen.


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New Delhi: Use of cell phones is increasing at an incredible rate in Delhi with the number of mobile connections in the city reaching 4.25 crore against its population of around 1.70 crore, implying that on an average every Delhiite has at least two phones.
The number of mobile phone connections in 2010-11 was 3.88 crore which increased by 37 lakh to reach 4.25 crore in 2011-12, as per Delhi government statistics released by Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit today.
The number of mobile connections in the entire country is estimated to be around 90 crore. In 2009-2010, the number of connections in Delhi was 2.82 crore.
The number of fixed line phone connections in Delhi has also risen marginally from 28.38 lakh in 2010-11 to 29.12 lakh in 2011-2012.
The figures have been published in the Delhi Statistical Handbook 2012.
As per the statistics, around five lakh vehicles were registered during 2011-12 taking the total number to 74.38 lakh vehicles against 69.32 lakh in 2010-11. The number of cars and jeeps in 2011-12 increased to 23.43 lakh from 21.73 lakh in 2010-11.
On use of public transport, the figures showed that around 162 crore passengers travelled on Delhi Transport Corporation buses during 2011-12. Around 111 crore passengers had travelled on DTC buses during 2010-11.
Delhi`s per capita income, which indicates an average earning of a person, is the third highest in the country with Goa having a per capita income of Rs 1,32,719 topping the list, and closely followed by Chandigarh at Rs 1,20,912.
In an indication of sustained economic prosperity, the per capita annual income in the city has increased by over 16 per cent to Rs 1.75 lakh in 2011-12 compared to the previous fiscal, which is three times the national average and second highest in the country.


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Feb. 17, 2007
WELLESLEY, Mass. - Junior Doria Holbrook shattered both the Institute and conference records in the one-meter diving competition on the first day of the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Championships yesterday, amassing an astonishing 513.65 in prelims before easily earning the victory with a 502.90 in the finals. The Yakima, Wash., native's heroics helped propel the Engineers into second place with 217.50 points, just behind first-place Springfield College (269).
The previous MIT record for one-meter diving belonged to Lori Blackwelder Peterson, who recorded a 428.50 in 1984-85, meaning that Holbrook amazingly surpassed the mark by almost a full 100 points. She also dwarfed the previous NEWMAC score in the event by over 40 points.
Holbrook was not Tech's only big winner on the first day, however, as senior Katherine Thornton also outpaced all competitors to earn maximum points in the 500-yard freestyle. Thornton jumped out to a lead of over a second in the first 50 yards and never looked back, extending the gap each leg to ultimately take the crown by over three seconds.
Sophomore Nicole O'Keeffe helped the Cardinal and Gray's cause with a second-place finish in the 200-yard individual medley, while teammates Jen Chao and Abby Clark finished fifth and sixth, respectively.
Babson's Meg Lynch and Wellesley's Savanna Johnson were other record-breakers on the day, each setting new conference marks. Lynch broke her own record in the 200-yard individual medley with a time of 2:09.47, while Johnson touched the wall at 23.73 in the 50-yard freestyle to set a new standard.
The Engineers will look to gain ground on the Pride in the standings, as the NEWMAC Championships continue today and tomorrow.


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Fernando Torres is in danger of being dropped from Chelsea's Champions League squad altogether after he revealed his desire to leave Stamford Bridge and head back to Spain, according to the Daily Mail.
Torres is still struggling to find his best form for Chelsea, and has so far only struck four goals in 12 league appearances this season.
The Spaniard failed to fire yet again as Chelsea suffered their second Premier League defeat of the season on Saturday, a 2-1 loss against West Brom that leaves the Stamford Bridge-based club four points adrift of league leaders Manchester City.
Reports last week suggested Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has grown tired of Torred' failures since his £50 million switch in 2011 and was ready to offload him and bring in Atletico Madrid forward Radamel Falcao.
Torres has been handed the job of leading the Chelsea line after the departure of Didier Drogba over the summer, but hasn't been able to replicate the form that made him so deadly at Liverpool.
Chelsea boss Roberto di Matteo, who is said to be fighting to keep hold of his job amidst more speculation linking Pep Guardiola with manager's hot seat, admitted that he was a fan of Falcao, and that 'any manager' would love to sign him.
Now the Mail report that Torres has grown tired about the speculation that surrounds his future and has told his employers that he wants to return to Spain in order to help him recapture his best form.
The paper also reports there is a chance that the former Atletico Madrid striker could be used as part of a deal that could see Falcao head to Stamford Bridge.
The Colombian has a £48 million release clause in his contract, and with the impending arrival of Financial Fair Play, Chelsea may be more open to a swap deal in order to lower his cost rather than pay his transfer fee outright.
However that deal may have to wait until the summer as Atletico challenge for the title in Spain, and Chelsea attempt to do something similar in England.


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Q Here's a question for you or one of your alert readers. I notice that Interstate 680 north experiences a commuter slowdown that seems to start between Durham Road and Mission Boulevard and begins very regularly between 2:45 and 3 p.m. every weekday.
Rush-hour traffic is to be expected in the commute direction, but why does it happen in that area at that time of day? I thought perhaps some people were getting off a day shift at a Fremont manufacturing plant, but day shifts usually end at 3:30 p.m. I can't think of businesses or events in that area that would unload a bunch of vehicles at that time on a regular schedule.
Any ideas?
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A Get used to it. Drivers know how bad this trek can be during normal commute hours, and I believe many are trying to beat the rush earlier in the day. Some people have flexible schedules, allowing them to leave work in midafternoon, while I-680 also attracts traffic headed to the Central Valley and Lake Tahoe. Plus, there are always more motorists on the road in the afternoon than during the morning.
And there are other factors in play: the improving Bay Area economy, the lack of a carpool lane northbound and no metering lights — yet.
Q It seems like the metering of southbound 680 between 580 and San Jose has been reasonably successful. Are there plans on metering north 680? The south commute in the morning has been pretty smooth and very consistent, but the northbound afternoon commute backs up in some places where metering could help — basically between south Mission and Calaveras boulevards.
Bart Hoekstra
A There is hope. Caltrans may begin installing meters by the end of this year from I-280 in San Jose north to the Contra Costa County line. They could be working sometime in 2014.
As for a badly needed fourth lane, there are plans to build a carpool/toll lane, but that depends on whether Alameda County voters approve a sales tax measure in November. Pre-construction studies are beginning, but actually paving is a long way off.
Q I've been commuting on the Dumbarton Bridge for 12 years. Up until a week or two ago, traffic was always very light going west between 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Lately, however, it seems that I'm stuck in traffic every day. It seems to stem from the backup on the left-turn lane on University Avenue in East Palo Alto. It causes traffic to crawl all the way back to the high-rise. Do you know if any light timing changed recently, or if anything else changed? If so, can you please let us know who to contact to change it back? Going to work has become a nightmare, and I've even tried adjusting the time I leave, but that doesn't help either.
Geeta Arora
Union City
A Palo Alto has been doing some work along East Bayshore Road at the San Francisquito Creek, which has at times closed that road to through traffic and messed with bridge traffic. But a project is under way to coordinate the signals at Capitol/Donohoe and all intersections of University Avenue over the next few weeks.
Q This is no donkey dust. The Oakland Airport's park and call lot could use a porta-potty. I know it's unheard of for flights to be late, but it happens.
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"Do not put your trust in princes, in mortal men, who cannot save." Psalm 146:3
The media continually bombard us with images of broken trust: spouses who cheat on each other; politicians who break promises; corporate chiefs who steal from their employees.
The list goes on and on. People in positions of responsibility should be held accountable to the highest moral and ethical standards. Yet each of these people is a mortal creature with a natural bent toward sin. The minute we begin placing our deepest faith and trust in human beings, we set ourselves up for severe disappointment.
What does this mean for marriage? Even in the best of relationships, husbands and wives may err and break the other's trust. That's why we must rely on God's power—not our own—to lead honorable lives. When husbands and wives commit themselves to live according to God's ways, a bond of trust develops between them. Though none of us is perfect, we can give our heart confidently to our spouse when we know that he or she is genuinely seeking to follow God and His guidelines.
Heavenly Father, thank You that You are completely worthy of our trust. As my spouse and I commit ourselves to being trustworthy with each other, empower us by Your Spirit. Grant us grace when we fail. And bless us, we pray, with joy and confidence as we make trustworthiness a priority. Amen.


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Despite the name, Wheels Manufacturing doesn't actually make wheels. What they do make, however, are lots of everyday items you may not have thought much about, like headset spacers, rear derailleur hangers, bottom brackets and bottom bracket adapters. The company makes an awful lot of that stuff, too, with more than 440,000 spacers made each year. Take a walk inside with us to see how it's done.
Save for some shop supply items like ball bearings and cable donuts, Wheels Manufacturing produces all of its wares inside a modest facility in Louisville, Colorado. Every item is produced via CNC machining and the company deals exclusively in aluminum, carbon fiber, and Delrin.
Raw stock is delivered through the back of the building where it's sorted and stacked. Despite the enormous volumes Wheels Manufacturing produces, there isn't actually much raw material kept on hand at any given moment. As it's purchased by weight, it makes sense to only buy as much as is needed.
From there, much of that material gets chopped up into smaller and more manageable pieces before they're fed into one of Wheels Manufacturing's army of CNC mills and lathes. Making headset spacers and seatpost shims is a fairly straightforward process (especially for carbon spacers that already have the correct internal and external diameters and only need to be cut to size). Machining nearly 200 different types of rear derailleur hangers with the exact dimensions needed for a perfect fit, however, is a little trickier.
Wheels Manufacturing first starts with a stock OEM hanger and measures every surface with a precision coordinate measuring machine to ensure a perfect match. From there, those dimensions are translated into CNC code that the machines can understand.
Hangers are machined out of short pieces of aluminum plate, with each segment yielding about six parts depending on the model. The mill doesn't simply cut away all the excess material around each hanger and spit out finished parts, though. In the first step, the machine only mills away material on the front face and sides of each hanger.
Afterward, each plate is removed from the mill, flipped over, and then dropped into an aluminum template that's milled away with the exact negative image. That assembly is then reinserted into the machine where the backside of each hanger is finally cut away.
In this way, each hanger remains individually fixtured throughout the process to maintain the required dimensional tolerances. This method also allows Wheels Manufacturing to produce more hangers than if they were machined one by one.
Every machined aluminum part still requires finishing work after it's done on the mill or lathe as otherwise the edges would remain razor-sharp. Freshly machined parts are tumbled in giant tanks filled with small ceramic bits and cutting fluid. After an extended stay, they emerge with smooth edges and an impressive polish.
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Several lawmakers and mortgage industry members called on federal regulators to revise the recent risk-retention proposal from Capitol Hill Wednesday morning. The rule, proposed in April under the Dodd-Frank Act, would require lenders to maintain 5% of the risk on all loans pooled into securities. But the exception is the qualified residential mortgage. Among requirements such as a strict debt-to-income limit and servicing standards, the QRM must have at least 20% down from the borrower. The three senators who drafted the section of Dodd-Frank requiring a risk-retention rule joined the assembly Wednesday. Sen. Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.), Sen. Kay Hagan (D-N.C.) and Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-La.) sent a letter to regulators in March asking to scale back the rule. They sent a second letter Wednesday, signed by 44 Senators. "I am thoroughly disappointed that the regulators did not follow our legislative intent and instead are promulgating a rule that would restrict access to affordable mortgages in this country," Isakson said. "We don't have a down payment problem in this country, but rather an underwriting problem. I strongly urge regulators to rework their overly rigid down payment requirement for QRM. If left as is, it would make recovery in the housing market almost impossible." Rep. John Campbell (R-Calif.) and Rep. Brad Sherman (D-Calif.) also attended. They circulated a letter in the House of Representatives last week requesting regulators to curtail the down payment. A total of 282 House members signed the letter. A coalition of 44 consumer and industry groups joined the event as well, including the Mortgage Bankers Association, the American Bankers Association, the Mortgage Insurance Companies of America, the National Association of Realtors, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, the American Land Title Association and the Independent Community Bankers of America. NAR President Ron Phipps said the rule as proposed would ultimately price out responsible borrowers. "As written, the proposed QRM rule violates congressional intent, makes homeownership more expensive for millions of responsible consumers and jeopardizes the fragile housing recovery," Phipps said. "We urge regulators to reconsider the proposed QRM definition to help hard-working, creditworthy Americans continue to realize their dreams of homeownership." Justin Ailes, vice president of government affairs for the American Land Title Association, said the proposal doesn't establish "commonsense underwriting steps" to determine who possesses the legal right of the property. "Underwriting the real property that will serve as collateral for the mortgage loan is a fundamental part of the underwriting process and can be achieved by utilizing a title search backed by a title insurance policy to investigate, identify, and analyze the state of title to the collateral, thus reducing risk of loss for investors," Ailes said. ICBA Chief Executive Camden Fine had a broader warning for regulators. "Policymakers must proceed with caution," Fine said. "The mortgage market is critical to the broader economy, as we learned during the recent crisis, and the potential for unintended consequences is significant." Days before the comment period was to end in June, regulators extended it to August 1. Write to Jon Prior. Follow him on Twitter @JonAPrior.


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I had my own run-in with a liberal wacko in the post Bristol Palin's Blog: Responding to the Viral Sensation, Loving my Brother.
You see, it all started with Bristol's post asking Obama to call her:
Bristol Palin's Blog: Mr. President, When Should I Expect Your Call?
Nice Deb has a post up that shares the details about the media frenzy over Bristol's now gone viral request.
There are over 360 comments in the thread where I posted two comments. Fortunately, most of the comments at the blog are uplifting and positive towards Bristol's essays. But as usual, there are liberal leftist haters who just can't resist mocking and spewing their hatred towards her and her family. Here is a copy of my brief conversation with a Palin hater:
Gilly Mac says:
March 20, 2012 at 3:39 pm
Really, Bristol? It is so telling that all you care about is the number of times your post has been read or shared. "Viral beyond my wildest dreams." SMH Don't you have more important things to do than make up this fake outrage, and allow yourself to be used by your mother's political staff? Yikes.
Everyone is entitled to their opinions, but there is no need for you to pimp out your son and disabled brother while expressing them. Having a disabled family member does not insulate you from disagreement or criticism. Certainly they are beautiful kids and nobody with a heart would say anything negative about them, but that doesn't mean you need to keep bringing them up. I know you are getting what you want by inserting yourself into the public discourse this way – ATTENTION. I also know you won't take this good advice, but you should: go to school, get educated, be a good mother, and keep your child out of the public eye.
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March 20, 2012 at 8:10 pm
Gilly Mac wrote, "Everyone is entitled to their opinions."
Let me share my opinion about everything else you wrote in your comment "Gilly."
You pretend to know the motivation behind Bristol's exclamation that her post "went viral." Is it possible that she was happy that her message went further than this blog so that it will help educate more and more people about this particular issue? Claiming that Bristol's outrage is "fake" looks like your attempt to just demean her views. Your nasty "pimp" comment is only designed to hurt her. My guess? Your silly accusations absolutely fall flat.
Gilly Mac wrote, "Certainly they are beautiful kids and nobody with a heart would say anything negative about them, but that doesn't mean you need to keep bringing them up."
I agree with you that "anyone with a heart would not say anything negative about them." But we live in the real world. Children who are verbally abused and made fun of – for whatever reason – NEED to be brought to the attention of society at large for the simple reason that they NEED DEFENDING.
I don't have a disabled child, but I worked with a family who had a severely disabled child (back when I was in high school). There was a technique called "patterning" back then which was an experiment to help the child regain motor skills. Unfortunately, it didn't work. I heard only a few years later that cute, drooling, smiling, little disabled boy died. It broke my heart. Those few weeks of contact with him and his family changed my heart forever.
So you see, Gilly Mac, there is a purpose involved here with Bristol's attempt to bring awareness on several issues…including her Downs Syndrome little brother, her teenage pregnancy and birth, and her advocacy against the terrible and degrading misogynist "jokes" that Bill Maher spews. Calling out Obama on his former claim that children of political persons should be "off limits" (except if the child is from a conservative or Republican family) is a great point to make. It shows the blaring hypocrisy that often lives in the leftists of this nation. It is very unfortunate.
I congratulate Bristol for having the courage to speak her mind on this and other issues. Keep up the great work young lady and don't ever let the naysayers get you down.
For someone like you, "Gilly Mac," to lecture her on what she should and should not say is hypocritical and demonstrates that you have a liberal leftist mindset that wants to shut out the free speech efforts of those with whom you disagree.
Gilly Mac says:
March 21, 2012 at 8:48 am
LOL. Bristol has the right to speak, just as I have the right to disagree. They are BOTH our free speech rights. Sadly, Bristol is certainly not writing these, so we're all just playing into Sarah Palin's ego. The Palin's love to attack people, and then when called on it, play the victim (like putting gun sights on Gabrielle Giffords back, and then when she is shot and nearly killed, make a self-righteous video about POOR YOU). Here, Bristol seems content to use her son and disabled brother to gain some sort of sympathy for herself. The President has defended the Palin children in the past. However, it is not his problem if they keep trying to be pseudo celebrities at ever turn. When conservatives start condemning the incredible amount of hatefulness and bigotry coming from "their side," then they'll have a moral leg to stand on. Instead, they whine, and point to Bill Maher and yell, "He said mean stuff, too!!!" Please spare us. People might take the Palin's seriously if Sarah Palin
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March 21, 2012 at 1:03 pm
gilly mac,
Thanks for coming back and proving my point with your latest diatribe. You have just added even more lies (e.g. the Gabrielle Giffords whopper) to your previous hate filled rant. I suggest that you stop getting your brainwashing propaganda points from places like "Media Matters." The ugliness that you continue to spew only makes you look mean, foolish, pathetic, bigoted, sad and uninformed about the real world.
A commentator named John Frank had a good response:
John.Frank says:
This comment is a classic example of the hatred that Bristol Palin spoke about in her post.
Bristol Palin points out the President's double standard towards misogyny in a straight forward and well written blog post.
The post goes viral in a huge way.
A Front-Row Seat To Palin Power
So, Bristol Palin writes a post about what has happened, and someone immediately shows up and writes down their hate.
P.S. Excellent post Bristol Palin. Keep speaking out on subjects that are important to you and other young women across America.
Well said!
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While searching for the 1940 US Census for Mari (Iversdatter) and Ole Finnestad Sr's son, Rasmus, I came across his 1930 US Census.
The census listed the last name as "Finister", which is why I was unable to track it down earlier using an index system.
Rasmus and wife Carrie (Dirdall) were living in Ludwig precinct, Snohomish county, Washington.
The 1930 US Census reflects the first US Census for Rasmus since he left for Outlook, Saskatchewan, Canada sometime after 1910.
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Amid shelves of countless words, pictures and stories are a few books that have stood the test of time.
Amid shelves of countless words, pictures and stories are a few books that have stood the test of time.
These classics have moved from the imagination of the authors to family traditions that last generations. This is true especially around Christmas, when the warn pages mark nostalgia surrounding the holiday season.
"At this time of year, people are more focused on family," said Mandy Martin, youth services coordinator at the McPherson Public Library. "A lot of people use that as their tradition. I think that's important to be able to have things you share each year."
Librarians at the McPherson Public Library and the McPherson Middle School said some of the children's books checked out most during the Christmas season are "The Night Before Christmas," "Polar Express," "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," and "A Christmas Carol."
Martin said she thinks their popularity could be because they were made into movie productions and the themes are often discussed in classroom settings.
This might also be true because for some children, Christmas never ends.
"Children pick Christmas books year round," she said. "Christmas is just a thing kids are always looking forward to."
The McPherson Public Library has 492 children's Christmas-themed books.
Gail Becker, McPherson Middle School librarian, begins featuring her Christmas books soon after Thanksgiving. As she presents book talks, she knows the students recognize the titles.
"Kids were coming in, and as they did, they were reciting parts of the poem," she said of "The Night Before Christmas." "It kind of rings a bell for them."
Although many appreciate the classics, a number of newer books are popular this year, local librarians said. This includes "A Bad Kitty Christmas," and "The Greek Who Stole Christmas." Both are additions to series whose authors are already recognizable to readers. "I think they enjoy reading a Christmas book during the Christmas season," Becker said. "All kids do. I think that's a part of it."
Becker also has noticed many are reading older books on new technology, such as eBooks.
"I think that's pretty neat," she said. "This is a generation of kids who will be doing a lot of their reading on a digital device. They're comfortable with that. I think the future is going to be moving in that direction."
But regardless of the title or how it's read, tradition will continue.
"They'll always be read during the season," Becker said. "I'll put it out next year, and they'll be checked out again."


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Who's Got Next? UConn Grabs Calhoun, Tough Week For Tech, & Teague Carries Indiana…Posted by Josh Paunil on June 14th, 2011
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Freshmen and sophomores dominated in Colorado Springs last week during the USA U-16 developmental team training camp while the best point guard in the Class of 2011 hit a buzzer beater to win a fiercely competitive interstate all-star game. A few top ten stars in the Class of 2012 also announced new lists, new visits and new favorites as Jim Calhoun and the Connecticut Huskies continued their dominance on the recruiting trail. An article on the fastest rising junior in the country was another must-read as we take you into this edition of Who's Got Next?
What They're Saying
Junior Kaleb Tarczewski (#6) on his Kansas visit: "It was really good, I really like it there. This trip was really for my mom. She hadn't been there yet and I wanted her to see it."
Sophomore standout Allerik Freeman on some schools on his list: "Florida is a great program with a great staff. NC State is on the right tracking trying to get back to the national spotlight. Georgetown has a rich tradition, and great staff with a nice offense. Tennessee is a place where my game fits in great."
Omar Calhoun, Sr., on his son, junior Omar Calhoun, Jr., committing to Connecticut: "After spending time with [head] coach [Jim] Calhoun and the rest of the coaching staff, we felt it was a place we needed to be. He believes he fits well… coach Calhoun has had a tremendous amount of success with NYC guards."
Junior Ricardo Ledo (#9) on what's factoring in on his decision: "I want to go somewhere I can win. Playing time is also important."
Junior Rodney Purvis (#7) on his Missouri visit: "It was great and fun. The visit was not what I expected!"
Junior Archie Goodwin (#19) on Kentucky head coach John Calipari: "He's just a great person. He helps people excel and fulfill their dreams."
Junior Jordan Price on his commitment to Auburn: "I just felt like it was the best fit for me and my family. It's not too far away from my home so family and friends can come watch."
Class of 2012 center Landen Lucas on his Kansas visit: "Loved it! [Assistant] coach [Danny] Manning stood out because of how well he develops bigs and gets them to the next level."
Don Showalter on players who stood out at the USA U-16 Developmental Team tryouts: "[Class of 2013 Watch List power forwards Jabari] Parker and [Aaron] Gordon really stood out, they are really, really good players. They are going to be the best players in the tournament, no question. We started there and built around them."
Senior Norvel Pelle on why he committed to St. John's: "I wanted to get the best of both worlds. It's a perfect opportunity with their new class of freshman and being in New York. I have a good relationship with the whole coaching staff and we try to connect on a daily basis. They're all down to earth and chill."
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This impressive work from acclaimed Japanese director Hayao Miyazaki represents a significant departure from traditional anime. Foregoing the gritty storylines, extreme violence, and adult content found throughout many anime, Miyazaki's works borrow as much from fairy tales as they do from science fiction. Nausicaa of the Valley of Wind is no exception. Centuries after war has devastated the earth, Princess Nausicaa leads the people of the Valley of the Wind. Feuding clans fight with planes and tanks as well as swords in a world that is both primitive and futuristic. In addition to her people's conflicts with other factions, Nausicaa must also contend with the insects of the jungle including the Ohmu, a race of giant, intelligent bugs that poisons the surrounding atmosphere - and is spreading rapidly. The setting of this 1984 animation owes much to the post-apocalypse genre spawned by Mad Max and other films, and the political subplot is often compared to Frank Herbert's Dune. However, the heroine here has more in common with the female protagonists of the Disney musicals such as Pocohantas and Mulan; Nausicaa is more concerned with harmony and communication than with conquest and revenge. Sympathetic to the Ohmu, she learns she must approach them with understanding to achieve peace and restore the dying world. This film is beautifully animated and written, and the moral to this ecological fable is difficult to miss. The film was dubbed into English in the mid-2000s, hence the presence of such actors as Shia LeBoeuf, who wasn't born yet when the film was originally made. ~ Jonathan E. Laxamana, Rovi
Cast & Crew
- Alison Lohman - Nausicaä (English)
- Patrick Stewart - Lord Yupa (English)
- Shia LaBeouf - Asbel (English)
- Uma Thurman - Kushana (English)
- Edward James Olmos - Mito (English)


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Ole and Mari Finnestad's great granddaughter, Ellen Jewell Sanderson, the last child of Ellen Marie (Vallem) and Seward Sanderson was born on September 2, 1918 in Rochelle, Ogle county, Illinois.
Ellen married William Lowell Rinehart on January 17, 1939 in Illinois. William was born January 17, 1918.
Ellen passed away on January 4, 2004 in Winnebago county, Illinois and was buried at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Machesney Park, Illinois.
Here is a photo of the Rinehart plot.
Here is a photo of Ellen's marker.
William died May 19, 1979 in Winnebago county, Illinois. Here is a photo of his marker.
Ellen's grandparents were Rachel (Finnestad) and Lewis P Vallem.
Monday, September 19, 2011
Ellen Jewell (Sanderson) Rinehart - burial
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Hi guys!
I just realized there was no topic for this.
I found this article that said that Jim Carrey and his managers Eric Gold and Jimmy Miller have ended their work partnership.
Here's the link: http://www.deadline.com/2013/10/Jim-Carrey-splits-with-eric-gold-and-jimmy-miller/
I confessed I was a bit shocked... I wasn't expecting it but we all gotta move one... and 25 years it's a long time!
Wish them both well cause they did and amazing job!


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CAPS: Challenged Athletes Participating in Sports
Organization based in Tonawanda working to provide children and young adults with special needs the opportunity to participate in athletic activities including baseball, basketball, floor hockey, soccer and more.
Down Syndrome Parent Group of Western New York
Parent group that offers support to families and those with Down syndrome, as well as information about the syndrome, available community services and upcoming educational programs.
Museum of disABILITY History
Dedicated to advancing the understanding, acceptance, and independence of people with disabilities.
Parent Network of WNY
Local organization for both parents and professionals involved in the lives of individuals with disabilities and children with special needs. Included are local, state and national resources, a list of available workshops and seminars and the latest Special Insights newsletter.
Western New York Family Magazine
Contains listings of WNY area professionals and organizations which serve children with special needs and their families.


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Presidential Merit Scholarship
MASA Scholarship Program
Rothschild Foundation Hanadiv Europe
University of Haifa Need Based Scholarship
Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs
American Zionist Movement Helyn B. Reich Scholarship
American Jewish League for Israel
Azrieli Institute for Israeli Studies
Bernice and Gordon Brown Scholarship
Boston Combined Jewish Philanthropies
Danish-Israeli Study Foundation in Memory of Josef and Regine Nachemson
US Federal Financial Aid
Other Financial Aid Resources
**Please note grant eligibility is for tuition paying students only
Presidential Merit Scholarship (Undergraduate Students ONLY)
This scholarship is made available by the President of the University of Haifa. To be eligible, candidates have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.8 or the equivalent. The transcript submitted with the application for admission to the International School will be used to assess eligibility for merit-based aid. In addition, please submit the following items:
- Personal Statement: The Presidential Scholars Program is intended for potential leaders in their respective fields. Please write a one page statement explaining how your study at the University of Haifa will contribute to your role as a future leader in your chosen field.
- Resume including a list of awards and honors received
In order to submit an application for the Presidential Merit Scholarship, the student must have applied for admission and been accepted to the International School. You are welcome to submit an application for the Presidential Merit Scholarship at the time you submit your application for admission.
The Presidential Merit Scholarship is only available for students who will study for one semester or full year at the University of Haifa. Students participating in summer programs are not eligible.
Recipients of Presidential Merit Scholarship from the University of Haifa are required to participate in the Volunteer Program while they are in Haifa. In addition, they will be expected to serve as ambassadors for the University of Haifa for the year following their return to their home countries. As ambassadors they will be expected to promote the University of Haifa via participation in Israel program fairs, visits to Hebrew classes and other relevant groups on campuses, and telephone and e-mail contact with potential applicants.
The application deadline for the Presidential Merit Scholarship for the fall semester and full year is April 15; for spring semester only the deadline is November 15.
**Please note grant eligibility is for tuition paying students only
MASA Scholarship Program
The Jewish Agency for Israel in partnership with the Israeli government is proud to offer a scholarship opportunity entitled "MASA," which means "Journey" in Hebrew. The program is designed to provide financial assistance to Jewish students who want to participate in a long-term Israel program (minimum of five months, meaning either fall and spring semester or one semester plus Intensive Ulpan before start of semester). Jewish students ages 18-30 are eligible for the scholarship.
All eligible students are guaranteed a scholarship for their long-term program in Israel. The amount of the scholarship depends on the student's age, country of origin, and financial background. Please click here to visit the MASA website and to find out exactly how much scholarship you are eligible to receive.
Students can apply for a MASA scholarship by completing the application on the MASA website. Upon completion of the application, a PDF file of the application will be sent to you via e-mail. You will need to print the completed application, sign it, and then return the scholarship application to the International School at the University of Haifa. The International School will then confirm your acceptance to the program and send the application to the Jewish Agency. In order to qualify for this scholarship, you must have already completed your application to the International School at the University of Haifa and been accepted. You are welcome to submit your MASA scholarship application to the University of Haifa at the same time as your application for admission.
MASA applications must be received by the MASA office no less than 60 days before the start of the program. Because applications must first be sent to the International School, students should plan to have their application received in Haifa no later than 70 days before the start of the program.All students who receive a scholarship from MASA are required to study Hebrew and participate in the Volunteer Program as well as social activities.
Click here for the complete list of Master's programs eligible for this scholarship.
Rothschild Foundation Hanadiv Europe
Ulpan Scholarships are now available for European graduate students and early career scholars of Jewish Studies to undertake Hebrew language programmes in Israel during the Summer of 2018. These scholarships have been funded through the generous support of the Rothschild Foundation Hanadiv Europe.
In order to be eligible to receive an Ulpan Scholarship from WUJS, applicants must be:
- EU citizens or citizens of another European non-EU member country (Albania, Armenia, Belarus, Gibraltar, Iceland, Lichtenstein, Macedonia, Montenegro, Norway, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, and Russia)
- Based at a European University;
- Either a graduate student or early career scholar (who received their doctoral degree no more than five years ago);
- Researching a topic within the field of Jewish Studies;
- Able to demonstrate the relevance of Hebrew language skills to their research interests.
Applicants for Ulpan Scholarships will have to apply BOTH to the educational institution for the study programme as well as to the World Union of Jewish Studies for the grant. Successful candidates will receive the grant on condition that they are accepted to the Ulpan programme. They will be required to participate in the programme and submit a final report to the World Union of Jewish Studies after completion of the programme.
For more information about the scholarship and to apply, please see the following link: http://www.jewish-studies.org/ulpan_en.ehtml
University of Haifa Need-Based Scholarship
Each year, the University of Haifa awards need-based scholarships to students. All students seeking financial assistance are encouraged to apply.
In addition to the scholarship application form, students must submit a letter explaining his/her financial situation.
*U.S. Applicants Only: Copy of your Student Aid Report. (The Student Aid Report is received after completing the FAFSA-Free Application for Federal Student Aid. For information about completing the FAFSA please visit www.fafsa.ed.gov. Be sure to list the University of Haifa on your FAFSA. The University of Haifa's Federal School Code is G10456. Please note, even though the FAFSA online system might say it sends a copy to the University of Haifa, it does not actually send copies to foreign schools. As such, please provide a copy in your scholarship application to the University of Haifa.)The FAFSA forms are submitted to us for information only. You do not need to actually apply for Federal Loans.
Your application will be returned to you if any pertinent information is left blank or if you do not submit all requested supporting documentation by the deadline stated in the guidelines.
The Scholarship Committee will not look at a scholarship application unless the applicant has completed his or her application to the International School and has been accepted.
The application deadlines are as follows:
Study Abroady
Full Year and Fall Semester: April 15
Master's programs:
April 15
Scholarship Application (Undergraduate Students)
Scholarship Application (Graduate Students)
Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Cultural and Scientific Relations Division of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs offers scholarships for the University of Haifa's Intensive Summer Ulpan as well as the year overseas program or a research grant. To be eligible, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be a citizen of one of the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada (Quebec Province), China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Lithuania, Latvia, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland and Turkey.
- Hold a B.A. or B.Sc. Degree (or higher) and have a good record of academic achievement.
- Be a citizen of the country where he/she applies for the scholarship and be under the age of 35.
Preference will be given to research students and/or applicants who intend to study Israeli or Jewish-related subjects. Knowledge of the English or Hebrew language is required. Scholarships to the Ulpan include the cost of tuition, living expenses, health insurance, social activities, and housing. Scholarships for year-long studies include the cost of tuition, living expenses, and health insurance. To learn more about the scholarship, and to download an application, please visit the website of the Israeli Foreign Ministry. If you have questions regarding the scholarship, please e-mail: email@example.com
American Zionist Movement Helyn B. Reich Scholarship
Each year, the American Zionist Movement grants scholarships to a limited number of students who demonstrate past pro-Israel activity and a commitment to future involvement with Israel and the Jewish community. Financial need will also be considered, though more emphasis will be placed on merit.
- Applicants must be American and studying at an American college or university with a minimum GPA of 3.5.
- Applicants must have been accepted to study in Israel at Ben-Gurion University, University of Haifa, or Tel Aviv University for a minimum of one semester (Preference given to students attending for a full year).
- Applicants must be actively engaged with pro-Israel activities on their college campus and/or Jewish community in the United States.
Recipients of the Helyn B. Reich Scholarship will be expected to remain involved with the American Zionist Movement following their return to the United States.
The scholarship application must be filled out online on the AZM website. The deadline to apply is June 8.
American Jewish League for Israel
The American Jewish League for Israel provides up to $2,000 for an American student to spend the year in Israel attending one of seven universities, including the University of Haifa. Scholarships are based on merit. To learn more about the scholarship, and to download an application, please visit the website of the American Jewish League for Israel.
Azrieli Institute for Israel Studies
Graduate fellowship for Concordia University graduate students in Montreal. Offers awards of $7000. Click here for more information.
Bernice and Gordon Brown Scholarships
This scholarship is open to Montreal residents who have demonstrated academic excellence and community involvement. Students must study for a full year at the University of Haifa. Preference will be given to students who have not been to Israel. Candidates must plan to return to Montreal to participate in the Jewish community. Please see their website for more details.
Boston Combined Jewish Philanthropies
There is a $1000 scholarship (per person) available for Jewish students from the Boston area, either originally from Boston or studying at a Boston area college/university. To apply, contact Matt Lebovic firstname.lastname@example.com
Danish-Israeli Study Foundation in Memory of Josef and Regine Nachemson
The purpose of the foundation is to grant scholarships to Danish students for studies at universities and other institutions of higher education in Israel, and to Israeli students for studies at universities or other institutions of higher education in Denmark. Application from a Danish citizen with permanent residence in Israel, referring to studies in Israel or in Denmark, cannot be accepted as the object of the Foundation is exchange of Israeli students. Application from an Israeli citizen with permanent residence in Denmark referring to studies in Israel is also excluded. For further information about The Danish-Israeli Study Foundation, please contact:
Director Carsten R. Christensen
Ny Vestergade 17
DK-1471 Copenhagen K
Tel. +45 33127913 Fax +45 33930313
Download English application form here.
U.S. Federal Financial Aid - STUDY ABROAD
The University of Haifa participates in the United States Department of Education Student Financial Assistance Programs. Students who are enrolled at a US institution of higher education can use their US federal financial aid (Pell grants, Stafford loans, PLUS/SLS loans) to help pay for their education at the University of Haifa. The University of Haifa is not able to provide US federal financial aid directly to students. Instead, you must continue to receive financial aid from your home university. Please visit the financial aid office and/or study abroad office at your home university for more information. Most likely your home university will ask the University of Haifa to sign a consortium agreement. This agreement allows your home university to continue disbursing financial aid while you study abroad at the University of Haifa.
Please note that sudents who are not yet enrolled in a university in the U.S. will not be able to access federal financial aid to study in the International School at the University of Haifa. The University of Haifa's OPE Identification number is 01045600 or G10456.
Graduate Students Who Want to Study a Foreign Language
A grant is being offered by the US Government to Graduate students looking to study a foreign language.
Eligible Applicants: Institutions of higher education.;
NOTE: Students do not apply directly to the U.S. Department of Education. Students must apply to grantee institutions.
*American students who are studying in a full degree MA Program at the University of Haifa might be eligible for Federal loans. Click here for more information.
Other Financial Aid Resources
We strongly recommend that students applying to the International School explore the following scholarship opportunities:
- The financial aid office of your home university
- The Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship and the David L. Boren International Scholarship offered by the International Institute of Education Tel: (800) 618-NSEP (toll-free) or (202) 326-7697 Fax: (202) 326-7698 E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
- The Rotary International - Ambassadorial Scholarships. Become a Rotary Scholar. Facts about Rotary scholarships.
- Your local Jewish Federation or Jewish Community Center
- Your local synagogue or church
- Your local Israel Aliyah Center or Israeli Embassy
- Jewish organizations on your campus including Hillel
- Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst (The DAAD) - Study Abroad Scholarships for German Students
- The Balassi Institute (Hungarian Scholarship Board) - Study Abroad Scholarships for Hungarian Students
- "Plant Your Way to Israel" run by the Jewish National Fund
- The Global Studies Foundation offers scholarships for American Students who want to pursue foreign language training and academic studies
- The Boren Award for US undergrad and graduate students interested in International Study Abroad http://borenawards.org/
- Schusterman Israel Scholar Awards - for American students applying to the MA Program in Peace and Conflict Management Studies
- The Archaeological Institute of America offers a scholarship for students at Canadian or American universities who would like to participate in their first dig.


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Which comes first: Michigan national title or Lions Super Bowl?
After watching the Lions play yesterday I started to wonder if they would ever win the super bowl. Just wondering about the knowledgeable MGObloggers.....
Which will happen first
Michigan wins a national championship in football or the Detroit Lions win the super bowl?
That may be too easy since the Lions have been bad for so long. I also wonder ......
Will the Lions win a first round playoff game before Michigan basketball wins a national championship?
We can dream
Mod edit: Title changed to better reflect thread contents. Please remember to make thread titles as informative and concise as possible. JGB.


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Jet May Have Turned; Suspicious Passengers Checked
International intelligence agencies joined the investigation Sunday into two passengers who boarded the missing Boeing 777 jetliner with stolen passports, as Malaysian authorities said radar images showed the plane may have turned back before vanishing.
More than a day and half after Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 went missing, no debris from the plane had been found, and the final minutes before it disappeared remained a mystery. The plane, which was carrying 239 people, lost contact with ground controllers somewhere between Malaysia and Vietnam after leaving Kuala Lumpur early Saturday morning for Beijing.
A massive international sea search has so far turned up no trace of the jet, though Vietnamese authorities said late Sunday that a low-flying plane had spotted a rectangular object in waters about 90 kilometers (56 miles) south of Tho Chu island, in the same area where oil slicks were spotted Saturday. State media speculated the object might be from the missing plane.
Civil administration chief Pham Viet Dung said search teams from Vietnam and other countries were asked to send boats to the area to examine the object. Authorities said earlier that they had spotted an orange object in the area that turned out not to be from the aircraft.
The missing plane apparently fell from the sky at cruising altitude in fine weather, and the pilots were either unable or had no time to send a distress signal — unusual circumstances under which a modern jetliner operated by a professional airline would crash.
Malaysia's air force chief, Rodzali Daud, said radar indicated that the plane may have turned back, but did not give further details on which direction it went or how far it veered off course.
"We are trying to make sense of this," Daud said at a news conference. "The military radar indicated that the aircraft may have made a turn back, and in some parts this was corroborated by civilian radar."
Malaysia Airlines Chief Executive Ahmad Jauhari Yahya said pilots are supposed to inform the airline and traffic control authorities if the plane does a U-turn. "From what we have, there was no such distress signal or distress call per se, so we are equally puzzled," he said.
Authorities were checking on the identities of the two passengers who boarded the plane with stolen passports. On Saturday, the foreign ministries in Italy and Austria said the names of two citizens listed on the flight's manifest matched the names on two passports reported stolen in Thailand.
"I can confirm that we have the visuals of these two people on CCTV," Malaysian Transport Minister Hishammuddin Hussein said at a news conference late Sunday, adding that the footage was being examined. "We have intelligence agencies, both local and international, on board."
Hishammuddin declined to give further details, saying it may jeopardize the investigation.
"Our focus now is to find the aircraft," he said, adding that finding the plane would make it easier for authorities to investigate any possible foul play.
Interpol confirmed that at least two stolen passports used by passengers on the plane were registered in its databases. It said no one had checked the databases, but added that most airlines and countries do not usually check for stolen passports.
Hishammuddin said only two passengers had used stolen passports, and that earlier reports that the identities of two others were under investigation were not true.
White House Deputy National Security Adviser Tony Blinken said the U.S. was looking into the stolen passports, but that investigators had reached no conclusions.
In addition to the plane's sudden disappearance, which experts say is consistent with a possible onboard explosion, the stolen passports have strengthened concerns about terrorism as a possible cause. Al-Qaida militants have used similar tactics to try and disguise their identities.
Still, other possible causes would seem just as likely at this stage, including a catastrophic failure of the plane's engines, extreme turbulence, or pilot error or even suicide. Establishing what happened with any certainty will need data from flight recorders and a detailed examination of any debris, something that will take months if not years.
European authorities on Saturday confirmed the names and nationalities of the two stolen passports: One was an Italian-issued document bearing the name Luigi Maraldi, the other Austrian under the name Christian Kozel. Police in Thailand said Maraldi's passport was stolen on the island of Phuket last July.
A telephone operator on a China-based KLM hotline on Sunday confirmed that "Maraldi" and "Kozel" were both booked to leave Beijing on a KLM flight to Amsterdam on March 8. Maraldi was then to fly to Copenhagen, Denmark, on KLM on March 8, and Kozel to Frankfurt, Germany, on March 8.
She said since the pair booked the tickets through China Southern Airlines, she had no information on where they bought them.
Having onward reservations to Europe from Beijing would have meant the pair, as holders of EU passports, would not have needed visas for China.
Meanwhile, the multinational search for the missing plane was continuing. A total of 34 aircraft and 40 ships have been deployed to the area by Malaysia, Thailand, Australia, Singapore, Indonesia, China and the United States, in addition to Vietnam's fleet.
Vietnamese air force jets spotted two large oil slicks Saturday, but it was unclear whether they were linked to the missing plane.
Two-thirds of the jet's passengers were Chinese. The rest were from elsewhere in Asia, North America and Europe.
After more than 30 hours without contact with the aircraft, Malaysia Airlines told family members they should "prepare themselves for the worst," Hugh Dunleavy, the commercial director for the airline, told reporters.
Finding traces of an aircraft that disappears over sea can take days or longer, even with a sustained search effort. Depending on the circumstances of the crash, wreckage can be scattered over many square kilometers (miles). If the plane enters the water before breaking up, there can be relatively little debris.
A team of American experts was en route to Asia to be ready to assist in the investigation into the crash. The team includes accident investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board, as well as technical experts from the Federal Aviation Administration and Boeing, the safety board said in a statement.
Malaysia Airlines has a good safety record, as does the 777, which had not had a fatal crash in its 19-year history until an Asiana Airlines plane crashed last July in San Francisco, killing three passengers, all Chinese teenagers.
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