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We caught up with Vater Artist Fred Eltringham at the Boston, MA stop of K.D. Lang's US Tour in September.
Fred has worked with The Wallflowers, Dixie Chicks, Ben Kweller, Pistol Annies, Tracy Bonham, Juliana hatfield, Tears for Fears and many more. Fred took a few minutes to discuss his musical background, influences, carrer advice and the various Vater products he uses.
The Bangles are a hugely popular and successful all-female rock group from Los Angeles, California. The band first formed in 1981. The original line-up was: Susanna Hoffs(vocals/guitar), Victoria Peterson (vocals/guitar), Vicki's sister Debbi Peterson (drums/vocals) and Annette Zilinskas (bass/vocals).
The group hailed from the 80's L.A. Paisley Underground music scene and released their self-titled debut EP in 1982. Zilinskas subsequently left the band and was replaced by singer/bassist Michael Steele of The Runaways. The group's first full-length album "All Over the Place" was released in 1984.
The 1986 follow-up album "Different Light" beget two smash songs: the plaintive lament "Manic Monday" peaked at #2 on the US Billboard pop charts and the dynamic "Walk Like an Egyptian" soared all the way to #1 not only in America, but also in Britain, Australia, Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands as well. The band scored a #2 US Billboard chart hit in 1987 with a cover of the Simon & Garfunkel song "Hazy Shade of Winter".
In 1989, The Bangles had another massive smash with the lovely ballad "Eternal Flame", which peaked at the #1 spot in the United States, England, Norway, Sweden, Australia and the Netherlands. Alas, tensions amongst the band members steadily mounted and the group broke up in 1989.
In 1999, The Bangles got back together to record the song "Get the Girl" for the soundtrack of the hit comedy Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999). The group then released "Doll Revolution" in 2003. August 2007 saw the release of their first official live DVD, Return to Bangleonia - Live in Concert.
In the spring of 2009, the band returned to the studio to begin work on a new album.The Bangles have since released thenew album, "Sweetheart of the Sun" on Sept. 27, 2011 and are currently on a promo tour in support of it including recent performances on Good Morning America and Dancing With The Stars.
Debbi Peterson uses the Vater 5A in Nylon tip
A Huge Congratulations to Vater Artists Will Hunt (Evanescence) and Jeremy Spencer (Five Finger Death Punch) for topping the Billboard Top 200 Album Charts this week!
Will Hunt uses the Vater Virgil Donati's Assault.
Jeremy Spencer uses the Vater 5B Wood and Skull Slick Nut Cymbal Fasteners.
Mighty Mighty Bosstones drummer Joe Sirois has been a Vater Artist since 1993. We caught up with Joe at the Middle East in Cambridge, MA where he was playing with his side project, Roll The Tanks, just a few days before the two Bosstones shows at Boston's Fenway Park opening for Dropkick Murphy's. In this video, Joe talks about what got him into drumming, Bosstones' history, why the Vater 3A Wood Tip has been his stick of choice and more.
The Vater crew caught up with Jay Lane at soundcheck on Primus' first US Tour Date in Boston, MA. Jay took a few minutes at soundcheck to chat about his background, re-joining Primus, why he uses the Vater 52nd Street Jazz, Vintage Bomber Beater and Bamboo Splashsticks.
Two new Vater Artist Spotlight Videos on Aaron Stern and Zachary Alford.
Aaron Stern (D.R.U.G.S.)
We are very excited to welcome Victor Indrizzo to the Vater Artist Family!
Victor Indrizzo is the driving force behind many of today's hit recordings. Not only is he one of the worlds most sought after session drummers, he is also an accomplished songwriter and producer.
Victor has toured, recorded and worked with an amazing variety of artists, such as: Beck, Sheryl Crow, Gwen Stefani, Scott Weiland, Chris Cornell, Macy Gray, Katherine McPhee, Willie Nelson, Hilary Duff, Avril Lavigne, Shakira, Jordin Sparks, Meatloaf, Alanis Morissette and many, many more.
Victor's drumming, composing and guitar-playing can also be heard on countless movie soundtracks and film scores such as: 40 yr. Old Virgin, Get Him To The Greek, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Spiderman, The Matrix II, American Idol, I Love You, Man, Wedding Crashers and more.
"We are honored that Victor Indrizzo has chosen to play Vater sticks." commented Chad Brandolini (Vater Artist Relations Director) "We're excited that Vater sticks will be a part of the magic that Victor lays down both in the studio and live, with the world's leading acts."
Victor is now using the Vater New Orleans Jazz Model in wood tip
For more info on Victor Indrizzo, please visit his site at: www.victorindrizzo.com
For Dick DiCenso's 70th Birthday this past August, fellow Vater Artist Jimmy Pemberton (Kiley Evans/Educator) sat down with him to film this 2 part video interview. Jimmy had Dick chat about what got him into playing drums as a young kid, touring, opening DiCenso's Drum Shop and why after all these years, his real passion with drums is with his being an Educator.
Dick DiCenso has been a long time friend of the Vater Family. In fact, Dick had great influence on the launching of the Vater brand in 1991 and also helped design the Vater Super Jazz Model .
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I first met Dick 30 years ago while he was Managing Director at Harris Fandel Music Company. Dick was a very close friend of my Father Clarry, and my Dad cherished this friendship. If my Dad were around today, he would be very honored to share in the Happy Birthday wishes for Dick!
It was on that day, when I met Dick for the first time, that he and my Dad were discussing the prospects of Harris Fandel purchasing the drumsticks that my Dad and my brother Ron were making downstairs in my Dad's Drum Shop in Norwood Massachusetts.
Dick was instrumental in providing expert advice to my Dad in those early days when my Family resumed the art of making drumsticks. That art had been passed on from my Grandfather Jack Adams (of Jack's Drum Shop in Boston, MA) and my Godfather Fred Michele. Dick's guidance, friendship and generosity are greatly appreciated as we look back on those early times of Vater Percussion.
I also can clearly remember the day that Dick paid us a visit, to our then new factory, in Weymouth Mass and asked us to produce Private Label Drumsticks under the name "ChopStix" for his new store, DiCenso's Drum Shop, that he was opening in Quincy. It's apparent today that Dick's decision to open his own drum shop was the right one, as it continues to thrive today.
There is alot of history between the Vater and DiCenso families. I have come to know and respect not only Dick but also his son Dave who is one of today's greatest drumming talents. Personally there are a select few people that I looked to with the passing of my Father in 1998. Dick is one of those people whose words and presence continue to bring me comfort and reassurance.
From myself and the entire Vater Family, we wish you a very Happy 70th Birthday! -Alan Vater
Vater Artist Chris McHugh is one of the busiest guys in the drum business! In between laying down rock solid tracks for artists like Carrie Underwood, Faith Hill, Rascal Flatts, and countless others, he's playing to sold out arenas around the world with Keith Urban.
Vater's Chad Brandolini (Director of Artist Relations) and crew caught up with Chris at a recent Keith Urban show in Boston, MA. Chris sat down with Vater to talk about his start in drumming, the concept behind his new Vater Chris McHugh model, influences, career advice and much more.
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I don't check on things like baking soda and baking powder or cream of tartar or butter because I feel like I would just drown in it all...
We have always used Gold Medal flour without any problems. I've never called the company though, to see what else they may make or package there.
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The Clyde Small Ships Race is over.
Even though there was very little wind, a good time was had by the trainees and skippers. The highlight of the week was taking part in the Commonwealth Flotilla up the river into the Clyde on Saturday 26th July.
Pictures of the Small Ships Race and Prizegiving are available here.
Full race results are here.
ASTO would like to thank RYA Scotland, James Watt Dock Marina, Portavadie Marina and the Scottish Sailing Institute for their help and support for the event. Extra special thanks go to Robbie Crow from OYT Scotland for the on the ground organisation.
The next ASTO Small Ships Race will be the round the cans race in the Solent on October 4th.
ASTO and RYA Scotland are jointly organising a Small Ships Race in the Clyde in July 2014.
The Small Ships Race is a regular event that sees young people from 12 to 25 compete against other Sail Training vessels. The fleet consists of everything from a 35 foot bermudan sloop to a 90 foot gaff rigged schooner. The common factor is that most of the young crew on board have never sailed before. Together they will experience teamwork, tolerance and responsibility all while having an exciting adventure!
The Clyde Small Ships Race 2014 will bring Sail Training to the Clyde in the lead up to the Commonwealth Games and will join with the RYA Scotland Homecoming Muster and Cruise in Company. Some of the vessels will then join the spectacular Commonwealth Flotilla that will see 250 vessels sail into the heart of Glasgow.
Vessels taking part in the Small Ships Race include:
Alba Endeavour (Ocean Youth Trust Scotland)
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Challenge Wales
Clyde Challenger
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The vessels and their young crews have travelled far and wide to get to the event, with Challenge Wales travelling from Cardiff and Swan from Shetland!
Further details of the partner events are on Flotilla 2014.
The race will start from Greenock at 1400 on Tuesday 22nd July, race around Arran and up to Portavadie to watch the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games on a big screen. From there we cruise in company with other boats through the Kyles of Bute and will finish in Greenock on the Friday with a party and prize giving.
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A letter tells parents in Lamar, Missouri that mental health related counseling is no longer an excused school absence.
The notice is drawing different reactions from parents, and counselors say it could be a tough problem to solve.
The districts motivation is a startling statistic - 62 students are pulled from school every week for about 90 minutes - some twice a week.
Counselors tell principals they try to schedule the therapy sessions during non-core classes, but that means students sometimes routinely miss art, music and PE. In high school those credits are equally important for graduation.
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Parents of students in Lamar are getting a notice on Tuesday that beginning April 15th professional counseling sessions need to be scheduled outside the school day. If students are taken out of school, they will be give a partial absence. Over time, as that accumulates to too many days, students could be reported for truancy.
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No one ever failed more completely to be the hero of his own life than the painter Benjamin Robert Haydon, for whom heroism was an obsession. He used his own head as a model for Christ, Solomon, Alexander and Marcus Curtius and believed that heroic history painting was the highest form of art. Today his only generally remembered work is a portrait of Wordsworth. In his lifetime Haydon was well-known and not without admirers but he was dogged increasingly by ridicule and failure. In 1846, after his designs for frescos in the Houses of Parliament had been rejected, he exhibited two of his massive historical paintings in the Egyptian Hall in Piccadilly. The public flocked to the building, but to see the midget, General Tom Thumb, who was being shown downstairs. On the first day Haydon attracted only four visitors. 'I would not have believed it of the English people,' he wrote in his journal, with that absence of insight or humour that makes him such a sad, and at the same time such a tiresome figure.
That summer there was a tremendous heatwave, the 'sultry month' of Alethea Hayter's title. Haydon worked with increasing desperation on his painting Alfred and the First British Jury. It was a hopeless endeavour. No one would buy it, hardly anyone would admire it: the painting would merely mark another stage in his descent into neglect and debt. On 22 June, in front of his vast unfinished canvas in the sweltering studio, he shot himself and then cut his throat. At the inquest the coroner's summing-up dwelt chiefly on Sir Robert Peel's generosity to the artist's family. Haydon was not even the hero of his own death.
A Sultry Month deals with the weeks leading up to Haydon's suicide and with its immediate aftermath, taking the story day by day and sometimes hour by hour. Not only the events but 'every sentence of dialogue, the food, the flowers, the furniture' are all taken from contemporary accounts. Hayter handles Haydon himself with a tact and subtlety that keeps in three dimensions a character who threatens constantly to flatten himself into a cartoon. We come to understand why Keats was fond of him and Elizabeth Barrett admired him, as well as the reasons his son despised him and his painting failed. Even so, Haydon is not the hero, or even quite the centre of the book. A Sultry Month is a demonstration of how martyrdom takes place in a corner. We see exactly who is 'eating or opening a window or just walking dully along'; the Carlyles on their constipating diet of mutton and potatoes, Elizabeth Barrett trying to get a breath of air in Wimpole Street, Browning going home to New Cross.
Events and people are restored as nearly as possible to the relative significance they assumed at the time, and with the distorting lens of hindsight all but removed there are some startling results. Only from this particular angle, for example, could the Gräfin Hahn-Hahn rise again from the footnotes of literary history to loom as large as she did that summer in London. The aging, one-eyed author of the schlock-buster Countess Faustina had come to England, with an ugly paramour in tow, to meet her admirers. She was as insensitive as Haydon to other people's view of her, and as unrealistic about her abilities. Though better-natured, she was much less talented – her progress a macabre counterpoint to his decline. The day before Haydon's death she was invited to one of Samuel Rogers's breakfasts, the Start the week of the 1840s, and did rather well. Elizabeth Barrett admired her book and Carlyle liked the author. On the morning of Haydon's death Browning, who had been invited to meet the Gräfin so often he felt obliged to plough through Faustina, wrote to tell Elizabeth Barrett that he didn't think much of it.
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Laboratory Experiment 2: Enzyme Catalysis for AP Biology
This experiment draws on information on chemistry. The experiment is designed to practice the calculation of the rate of enzyme-catalyzed reactions through the measurement of the products produced. In this particular experiment, the enzyme catalase is used to convert hydrogen peroxide to water and oxygen, and the products are measured to assist in the determination of the rate of reaction. If you do not feel comfortable with your knowledge of enzyme-substrate interactions, refer to concepts below before continuing this section.
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The reaction of interest in this experiment is:
This reaction does indeed occur without the assistance of catalase, but it occurs at a slow rate. When our friend catalase is added to the mix, the reaction occurs at a much faster clip. Take a look at the enzymatic activity curve in Figure 19.1. Notice the constant rate of reaction in the first 6 minutes of the experiment.
However, after the sixth minute, the rate slows, as if the enzyme has become tired. This is because as the reaction proceeds, the number of substrate molecules remaining declines, and this means that fewer enzyme–substrate interactions can occur.
When calculating the rate of reaction, it is the constant linear portion of the curve that matters. That is the accepted rate value for the enzyme. Do not attempt to factor in the slowing portion of the curve.
In this particular experiment, catalase is added to a beaker that holds H2O2 and is allowed to react for a certain period of time. After the reaction stops, the amount of H2O2 remaining in the beaker is measured. The information is then plotted on a curve similar to that in Figure 19.1 to determine the rate of reaction (the slope of the straight portion of the graph).
At one point during the experiment, acid is added to the beaker to stop the reaction. Why does this halt the reaction? Because it alters the pH, which has negative effects on the active sites of many enzymes, adversely affecting their ability to interact with substrates. Likewise, temperature has a negative effect on the rate of enzymatic activity because if the temperature is too low, the kinetic energy of the system will be such that very few collisions between enzymes and substrates may occur. If the temperature is too high, the enzyme itself might actually be denatured and break apart.
Things to Take Away from Experiment 2
There are a few points to be gleaned from this experiment that reinforce concepts mentioned both in this chapter and in Chapter 5:
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- The "rate of reaction" can be found by measuring either the appearance of product or the disappearance of reactant. Either measure can provide insight into the effectiveness of an enzyme's presence.
- When calculating the rate of reaction, if you are examining a graph, remember that the rate is actually the portion of the graph with a constant slope.
- To design an experiment to test the rate of reaction of an enzyme compared to the speed of the normal reaction, first run the reaction without the enzyme, then run the reaction with the enzyme and compare the two rates of reaction.
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Choi in charge in Bahamas LPGA Classic
Choi Na-Yeon of South Korea follows her drive on the fourth hole during round three of the Pure Silk Bahamas LPGA Classic at the Ocean Club course on January 25, 2014 in Paradise Island, Bahamas - by Rob Carr
The seven-time LPGA Tour winner posted a seven-under par 66 for a 15-under total of 204 and had a one-stroke lead over American Lizette Salas -- whose own 66 put her on 205.
"I think the last three rounds I had a really good swing," Choi said. "I had so many solid shots out there. I missed two greens today. Only two, but I hit a putt from the fringe, so obviously I haven't chipped the last two rounds."
Salas will be seeking her first title on Sunday on the Ocean Club course.
"I was working really hard during the offseason with my coach. Seeing results this quickly, I've been feeling really good about it," she said.
Overnight leader Jessica Korda and playing partner Paula Creamer both eagled the par-five 18th to grab a share of third place on 12-under 207.
Korda carded a 72. Her eagle at the last, where she landed her second shot within two feet, helped counter a double-bogey at 13.
Creamer's closing eagle helped her overcome a triple bogey from the water at 15. She carded a 71.
Stacy Lewis, the highest-ranked player in the field at number three in the world, carded a 68 and jumped into a share of fifth on 208. She was tied with Amelia Lewis (66) and Monday qualifier Jenny Suh (71).
"I actually like where I am and I like that I'm going to get out tomorrow a couple groups early and hopefully can make a couple putts early and then kind of put some pressure on the leaders," Stacy Lewis said.
New Zealand 16-year-old Lydia Ko, playing her first tournament as an LPGA Tour member, carded a 71 that left her in a group of six players on 209.
Ko, who turned pro last year after a stellar amateur career, is the second-highest ranked player in the field at number four in the world.
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She couldn't find another birdie however, and Choi notched the last two of her seven birdies at 16 and 18 to gain the lead.
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Rock Island residents fired away with questions Thursday night for candidates eyeing the city's mayoral position. With about a month left before the April 9 general election, people packed into the upstairs meeting room atBroadway Presbyterian Church, 710 23rd St., Rock Island, to ask questions directly of candidates. Aside from the mayoral hopefuls, candidates running for 1st and 5th Ward alderman seats also answered audience questions. Rock Island Mayor Dennis Pauley is challenged on the April 9 ballot by Realtor David Levin and Rick Cassini, owner ofCassini Tile and Marble. "We've got good things going," Mayor Pauley said, citing the planned development of a new Walmart in the west side of town while saying the city has been able to spur economic growth. Future development will create jobs in construction and other areas, he said. Mr. Levin, who sells residential and commercial properties, is returning to the race after losing by a slim margin in 2009. "My job is economic development," said Mr. Levin, who sold the property where the future Walmart is planned. Both he and Mr. Cassini agreed that city hall should make spending cuts. Mr. Cassini said that, after heading his business for 23 years, he has noticed a "shift in the economic climate" of the city that he attributed to unnecessary spending. Rock Island needs to aim at recapturing the young talent that often moves out of the city after graduating high school, Mr. Cassini said. Incumbent Ald. Terry Brooks, 1st Ward,is seeking a fifth term in office and is being challenged by Ivory Clark who works in education.Mr. Brooks reminded the audience of his accomplishments in affordable housing and better social programs. Mr. Clark, however, said Ald. Brooks has not been accessible enough to his constituents. He criticized the alderman for not doing enough to engage the community and encourage the economic growth needed to change the ward's culture. Ald. Jason Jones, 5th Ward, is not seeking re-election on April 9. Seeking his seat areDavid McAdam, Margie Mejia-Caraballo, Kate Hotle and Anthony Heddlesten. All spoke of a vested interest in preserving the ward's historical sites to the best of their ability. Mr. McAdam, a contractor, said he hopes to leave a legacy of making the streets safe and improving education. Ms. Mejia-Caraballo, a former alderman, said her continuing connection with the community gives her an advantage over the other candidates. Ms. Hotle said her experience in public service would be useful in trying to bring youth back to the area. And Mr. Heddlesten plans to use his background in public works and hopes to encourage economic development downtown. Tuesday is the last day to register to vote in the April 9 election. Early voting is scheduled to start March 25 and ends April 6.


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Lisa Scott of Sparrows Point has seen young relatives graduate from college and struggle to keep up with $100,000 in education debt.
"Their current jobs do not allow them to pay that debt" said Scott, area marketing director for Chick-fil-A in Maryland. "The stress on them is horrific and so much, when it should be the most exciting time of their life, coming out of college and ready to take a bite out of the world."
Scott, 48, doesn't want the same to happen to her 7-year-old daughter Lilly.
A couple of years ago, Scott started putting $4,500 away annually in Maryland's prepaid tuition plan, which allows families to pay in advance for college based on today's prices at the state's public colleges. And given Lilly's interest in becoming a veterinarian, Scott said she and her fiance will start setting aside even more next year.
According to an annual study released last week by Fidelity Investments, 69 percent of parents of have started to save for college, the highest percentage since the Boston-based mutual fund company began polling families in 2007. Back then, 58 percent of parents saved for college.
"The economy has been getting better. People are on a more solid foundation," said Keith Bernhardt, Fidelity's vice president of college planning.
At the same time, he said, parents have heard stories of students burdened by steep debt and are trying to prevent that happening to their own kids.
But many parents still aren't saving enough. Parents said they plan to pay 62 percent of the total cost of college, but Fidelity found they were on target to meet only one-third of that goal. Families on average set aside $5,000 last year.
The Fidelity study is based on a survey of more than 2,500 families nationwide whose children are age 18 and younger and expect to attend college.
Caroline Bright, director of financial aid at McDaniel College, said she has noticed a change among parents and students.
"They are more cautious about borrowing," Bright said. "Maybe all the negative press about students and parents getting over their head on student loan borrowing has made families more aware of the need to save."
Big tuition bills are weighing on parents' minds.
"I have a rising [high school] senior and a rising junior. I lose sleep at night," said Tim Hayden, coordinator of the office of school counseling for Baltimore County's public schools. He also has a daughter who is in seventh grade.
Hayden and his wife started saving each month for college in mutual funds when their first two children were very young. But the couple's salaries back then were lower, and they weren't able to salt away enough to keep up with today's steep tuition, said Hayden, who recently visited colleges with his sons.
Out-of-state public schools can be around $40,000 a year, he said, while private universities run $50,000 annually or more.
Hayden, 50, figures he might take out a home equity loan to finance college, and his sons might have to use student loans.
Nearly three-quarters of families polled by Fidelity thought college was becoming cost-prohibitive.
Megan Fichter, an Ellicott City mother of three, agreed.
"I don't understand how you could possibly save enough without starting when they are young," said Fichter, 39, a stay-at-home parent.
Thanks to an inheritance, she and her husband prepaid tuition for their 7-year-old son using the Maryland Prepaid College Trust plan. They set aside $200 each month in the state's other savings vehicle, the College Investment Plan managed by T. Rowe Price, for their 5-year-old daughter.


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It's comfortably warm in Maranello. The sun is shining, and I can't wait to get behind the wheel of one of the most highly anticipated Ferraris in years, the all-new 458 Italia. Just need to get through a technical briefing of the car, and the keys are mine. Oh, and the small matter of waiting on the registration for a replacement car following a misadventure a few days prior involving a foreign journalist and a 458 off-road excursion into a vineyard, but I digress. I'm thinking this is Ferrari and we're in Maranello. Who's going to stop me for lack of plates and registration? Thankfully, another car had been prepped and the paperwork arrived a couple hours later.
Giddy with anticipation, I can't help but smile as I approach the car. It's drop-dead gorgeous. A Pininfarina supermodel.
It's not every day one is tossed the key to such a magnificent vehicle, and with time ticking, I'm finally off to get better acquainted with Ferrari's latest berlinetta in the hills North of Modena.
Pulling away from the historic main gate, I notice a few people waiting to catch a glimpse of anything that rolls out. They're in luck. Their cameras poised, I goose the throttle. Their jubilant expressions are as evident as mine.
The 458 is a quantum leap forward for Ferrari, with a slew of track-derived technological innovations. This is a completely new car from every respect; engine, gearbox, chassis, suspension, electronic controls, aerodynamics, instrumentation, ergonomics-it's all new. The vast improvements over the outgoing F430 is like comparing the F355 to the 360. In other words, there's really no comparison. Sure, it's still a mid-rear engine V8 berlinetta, but that's about where the similarities end.
Deep swooping lines stretched over the slightly longer all-aluminum body make for one of the most beautiful Ferraris ever. Bold angular lines, especially at the front and rear, wonderfully bisect each corresponding curve. The contemporary styling is further carried out with the use of elongated headlamps, which feature rotating bi-xenon beams, as well as a vertical stack of 20 high-intensity LED running lights.
While the new open mouth grille meshes well with the overall aesthetic, I suspect some owners who have grown fond of the former nose may consider painting the center section to match the exterior. Most however, including those who see the new face as a welcome nod to the classics, will agree it couldn't look any better. The rear is all business with in-your-face center-mounted triple exhausts, flanked by the massive rear diffusers. Single circular taillights prominently extend to the upper corners.
Thanks to innovations from Ferrari's F1 experience, and extensive wind tunnel testing, the 458 produces better cooling, less drag, and increased downforce. The former large side intakes behind the doors have disappeared within the C post, leaving a smooth open span that draws your eye up and over the rear shoulders. It also creates a clear aerodynamic path by which airflow is directed within the bodywork. New inlets at the headlights direct airflow through the front wheel arches, and small winglets in the front intakes help to reduce drag and generate downforce, as well as increase cooling for the repositioned radiators. The flexible winglets actually deflect downward as much as 20mm at speeds starting at 125mph, further optimizing directional airflow, and reduce lift over the front fenders by a full 40 percent. A new flat underbody with engine cooling ducts, and rear diffuser also show a marked increase in overall aerodynamic efficiency. Even the transmission radiators, now located in the tail, act as spoilers, creating an FXX-derived base bleed effect. The resulting aero-sharp styling and optimized aerodynamics provide a slippery 0.330 drag coefficient (down from 0.343), and up to 795 lbs of increased downforce at 200mph.


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Five guidelines for safely hosting the company holiday party
Detroit employment law firm celebrates "12
Days of Holiday Cheer" - minus the cheer.
1. Schedule the party for a reasonable number of hours and have the party start and end earlier in the evening, for example, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., to avoid employees over indulging at a late night party.
2. When serving alcohol, consider using drink tickets to contain alcohol consumption; use different color tickets for non-alcoholic drinks so non-drinkers don't offer their tickets to their colleagues. Also make sure plenty of food is being served as well so employees are not consuming alcohol on an empty stomach.
3. Arrange for transportation in advance in case there are employees who may need a ride home at the last minute.
4. Host the party at an off-site location so if the need arises, a third party bartender can handle the uncomfortable duty of cutting off any employees who have over- indulged.
5. Consider hosting a breakfast/lunch holiday party on the day the office is scheduled to close early. Employees will appreciate getting to leave earlier in the day and the timing eliminates the problems that can arise when alcohol is being served (see #2-4).
If a problem does arise in connection with a holiday party, whether from a traffic accident resulting from excessive drinking at the party, an accident en route to or from the party, or claims of sexual harassment against a peer or supervisor at the party, is the employer liable? Yes and no, says Nemeth.
"Generally speaking, an employer is not responsible when an employee injures himself or others when acting outside the scope of employment. However, Michigan courts have left open the possibility that under certain circumstances, the employer may be at fault," said Nemeth.
Classic cases that might end up resulting in liability may occur when the employer acts as host, continues to serve alcohol to a visibly drunk employee, and then does nothing to stop that employee from driving. Or, when an employee is required to attend a social event in order to entertain clients or colleagues and is somehow injured during the course of that event. As employees relax and imbibe, they become more casual in their speech and conduct. Unfortunately, these behaviors can, at times, cross the line."
So how does an employment law firm celebrate the holidays? After years of off-site parties at activity focused venues, Nemeth Law is trying something new this year with the 12 Days of Nemeth Law Holiday Cheer. Interspersed from Dec. 2 through Dec. 24 the attorneys and staff will enjoy the following activities and perks to celebrate the holidays:
* Pot-luck lunch
* Story-telling contest where employees will share true stories and the audience will vote for the best story-teller
* Give-back day that encourages Nemeth Law employees to support a charity and give back to the community. This year Nemeth Law is supporting Vista Maria, a non-profit that works to heal Michigan's victimized girls and women with best-practice treatment programs designed to meet their unique needs while serving other vulnerable children and families within southeast Michigan.
* Ping-Pong tournament
* Ugly holiday sweater contest
* Cookie bake-off contest
* Breakfast on the run where employees can grab a quick breakfast before
starting their day
* Holiday stress relief day complete with 10-minute chair massages by
professional massage therapists
* White elephant gift exchange
* Last minute shopping: Nemeth Law, P.C. office closes two hours early!
* Pizza party
* Office closes at noon on Christmas Eve
None of the activities include alcohol, although Nemeth says that's a coincidence.
"Our night time holiday gatherings have included alcohol in the past, but this year's events are all held during the work day, or involve time off for staff to tend to holiday preparations, so alcohol was never an issue in the planning process," said Nemeth. "It will be interesting to get employee feedback in comparing this season's series of events with our previous parties."
About Nemeth Law, P.C.: Nemeth Law<<http://www.nemethlawpc.com/>> specializes in employment litigation, traditional labor law and management consultation for private and public sector employers. It is the largest woman-owned law firm in Michigan to exclusively represent management in the prevention, resolution and litigation of labor and employment disputes.
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There is a time and place for parents to buy things for their children and help them financially. But that time and place has a different cut-off for everyone.
For some, it's the age of marriage. For others, it's 18, period, end of story. For others, it's much murkier. They have parents who continue to take them shopping, pay for their children's day care and private school tuition, and even supplement vacations and other extravagances. Wow.
A heated discussion on CafeMom brought this question to the forefront and it's a good one. As a mom myself, I can't imagine helping my 30-something child raise their child. But tuition? I would give that in a heartbeat if I could afford it. Education is education, after all. Nevertheless, as a grownup, I would have some issues taking money from my own parents. So here are 7 great reasons NOT to take cash from your parents as an adult:
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I'm 25, I work two jobs and am currently in nursing school. Because I don't make very much at either of my jobs, even though i work 80 hours a week, my mom helps me out sometimes. I don't agree with any of your article. I am independent aside from a few times that i've run short trying to make a better future for myself. My mom sees that I am trying to make a better future for myself, so she offers to help and doesn't expect anything in return BECAUSE SHE IS MY MOM. Maybe that's how it was in your family, but in mine, my parents are always willing to help if need be.
Its one thing when you legitimately need help to get through a rough patch; when you are a person who generally is self-sufficient and resourceful and doesn't expect the handout.
It's a whole other thing to continually ask mom and dad for a handout (or just expect one) because you failed to plan or fail to sacrifice. If you can't afford to go on vacation, then you don't go - you don't ask your parents to pay for it (either directly or indirectly). If you can't afford spend a small fortune at the holidays, then you don't... you don't ask your parents to fund it.
My grandma passed away yesterday. On Friday, she was talking some nonsense (being in a confused state) but the ONE THING that she said repeatedly (probably 30 times) was WE MAKE DUE WITH WHAT WE GOT.
That's a lesson most people could stand to learn.
Not to put too fine a point on it, but doesn't every child owe their parent in some way?
I am 26 and my mom still does things for me. She still buys me gifts and is paying for my wedding. She also does this for my brother as well. I agree with the above comment that it is all perception. I can easily argue each one of your points. I cut the apron strings a long time ago and I never ask for handouts. But if she notices that I need a new pair of shoes or something she will stick it in the mail or send some cash. She is my mom and she will always want to be needed.


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Who is eligible to attend OSD?
Any child who is eligible for special education in Oregon because of a hearing impairment (see Oregon Administrative Rule 581-015-0051 for specific criteria) is potentially eligible to receive services at OSD. It is a common misunderstanding that a child must be profoundly deaf in order to attend OSD. OSD has many students who are hard of hearing.
What ages of children does OSD serve?
OSD serves children kindergarten through age 21. The elementary department is kindergarten through 4th grade. The middle school is 5th through 8th grade. The high school is 9th through 12th grade. The Extended Studies Program serves students who have graduated from high school with a modified diploma and who still have needs in the transition and independent living areas, as identified by their IEP team.
What is the cost for a child to attend OSD?
OSD is one of the free public school placement options for children with hearing impairments in Oregon. There is no cost to families for a child to attend.
What if a child lives too far to attend school on a daily basis?
OSD has residence halls that are staffed by qualified, caring, highly skilled adults. Residential students come to OSD Sunday evenings and return home after school Friday afternoon.
Is there a cost if the child stays in the residence halls during the week?
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Who pays for children to be transported from home to school and back each week?
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What is the process for placing a child at OSD?
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires that at the end of each child's annual IEP meeting, the IEP team consider the placement options available to the child and make a decision as to the appropriate place for the child to receive services. OSD is one of the placement options that is available to all hearing impaired children in Oregon. When discussing the options, the law directs teams to consider the benefits or concerns related to each of the placement options, and then make the decision that is best for the student. When the team believes OSD may be the appropriate option, or if the team would like more information about the programs and services offered in order to better consider OSD as a placement option, the local school district representative will contact OSD. The supervisor from the appropriate department (Elementary, Middle School or High School), will go to a follow-up meeting with the local IEP team. At the meeting, the student's needs will be reviewed and the team will consider the extent to which the needs can be met within the local district with support from the Regional Program, and at OSD. The team then makes a placement decision.
Once a child goes to OSD, does he stay there the rest of his school years?
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I've been reading at theforce.net that some Wal-Marts are breaking the street date again with the Attack of the Clones novel. Anyone finding it?
I've been reading at theforce.net that some Wal-Marts are breaking the street date again with the Attack of the Clones novel. Anyone finding it?
I was in Bretano's and they had the Pre-order standee up with the little tickets you bring up to the cashier to reserve your copy. I asked and they said it came with the actual order of books, so I asked if I could just look at one. She obliged and got one out of the back. I peeked at the ending but won't give it away to you guys. So if Brentano's has theirs, I bet Wal Mart has got them too and like ignorant silly people, I'm sure some of them just put stock out without looking at the release date. bless them.
Yeah, I just read the article again and it said that they found the book in NC. That's where I live! I will find it.
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I really hope that the AOTC novelizations do stay unsold until the appropriate date. Talk about spoilers! Figures don't serve as real spoilers (unless you count Padme' and Queen Amidala loking so similar) so they're early release is less spoiling. What I did for TPM was (I think, now I can't remember) buy the book when it came out, but waited until after May 19 to read it. Then things made more sense, and I realized how the "additional" scenes could fit in, or if they would've been great to include (i.e. Anakin vs. Rodian, Anakin and the Tusken Raider, extended Maul vs. Qui-Gon fight on Tatooine).
'It is always nice to see you, says the Besalisk at the counter... And instead I pour blue milk...' From "Dex's Diner" by Su-San Vega
I started reading the TPM novelization a few hours before going to the movie, so I could get a little background on Anakin. (I'd heard the first chapter or two didn't appear in the movie.) I might do the same for AOTC, or see the movie, read the book, and then see the movie again.
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MATADOR PRIDE!!!! People outside MV think that MV is a "cookie cutter" school that only produces doctors and engineers and believes people with less than all A's are failures. THIS IS NOT TRUE! MV is the best school ever! As an incoming sophomore with straight A's taking AP classes, I've never felt stressed or depressed. For those people who can't handle high standards, I suggest them go to Fremont High. People may think we're nerds, but we're going to be the ones that will be successful in real life. I do agree that some teachers are harder than others but if you try hard enough, you will get all A's. I totally agree with the other student saying that at least we go to college. The sports programs are excellent and most of the jocks are also nerds. :) There is no gangster activity, drugs, or alcohol here! Freshman year was great, and I hope that sophomore year will be the same. People who say that us Mats overrate grades, GPA's, and extracurriculars way too much are people who will not get into a good college in the future. I love this school and would not trade going to this school for anything! PREPARE TO BE BULLDOZED!!!!!
Beware of the chemistry honors department. They do not teach anything, but put unreasonable questions that were not in the textbook on the tests. In addition, your GPA at Monta Vista will depend solely on which teachers you have. Some teachers are unreasonably easy, and give automatic A's, while some make sure they give none at all.
Outstanding high school that outperforms virtually all open registration schools in California year in and year out.
I have son who is a junior a MVHS. He is doing well, but the amount of stress and lack of social life (due to kids doing only homework) concerns me. I will not be sending my younger children to school there as the kill and drill/memorization focus and the focus on "being stupid if you re white" or "Stupid if you don't have a 4.5 and 2300s on your SATs" is just old and does not foster the type of education I wish my children to receive. While some of the teachers are amazing, an equal number are unprepared, don't teach or just plan mediocre. If you want your child to get great test scores and be able to spit back facts, then MVHS is a good fit. If your child is creative, likes to think outside of the box or does not work well just memorizing facts, then look elsewhere. In addition, while my son has great friends, there is a culture of underlying racism and exclusions by some of the kids. BTW, I don't think this stems from the kids, but from their parents. Class choice is very limited given the size of the school and there is no individual attention. If your student cannot advocate for themselves, no one will do it for them. There are just too many kids here for that.
This school is over hype. Many families can afford private one on one tutoring for their high school students. This school is not responsible for their steller students. The students along with good parents are responsible at 80%. The staff really have nothing to do with it . Too bad these high schools in the local area got good ratings and the property value are getting way too high. . It has nothing to do with the schools, but the type of students that move into the area. This school cannot turn around those students that are incline to learn. I want the truth to be told. Most of the Asians in this school are Chinese, korea, Japanese, but Chinese being the higher percentage due to population size. The other large group of Asians are South Asians which are Indians. And about 10% of these students here are just born smart.
Monta Vista High is one of the top schools in the nation, ranked as among the top on usnews website. I wasn't so sure what to expect when i entered as a freshman, but after four years, it's amazing to see how much ive grown as an individual. ppl here are very respectful and open and willing to work with you, and the teachers are also willing to help you if you ask them for it. academically, it can get a little stressful, but when i asked former monta vista alums about it, they said that mv really helped prepare them for college. everyone here has something special about them, so it's hard to stand out but it also makes for an interesting campus. it is possible to take hard classes, have extracurriculars, and enjoy high school life - football games, dances, prom - i know a lot of ppl who do all of those things. all the departments are well-organized, so you'll be kept busy all four years, with ppl to meet wherever you look. there are a lot of clubs on campus - something i didn't realize until junior year, so you can always find friends who have the same interests as you. bullying/drugs/sex/violence/racism is NOT a problem at this school at all - never seen any of that here.
I will try to be as objective as possible in this review for potential. I'm a freshman student and I really enjoy my time at Monta Vista. It's a challenging school, there's no doubt about that, and if your child is not getting As or better in most of their subjects, Monta Vista is not the school for them. Of course, it's not really all about intelligence though. To really excel here, your child needs to be dedicated or hard-working. If you aren't prepared to put in the effort, there's absolutely no point sending your child here. The teachers are very dedicated, nearly every single one has an afterschool club or lunchtime club, dedicated to helping students understand everything; which is definitely necessary, I spend nearly 3-4 hours on homework every day, excluding the extra-curricular clubs I do. I will say this, allegations of racism and bullying is really not true. Everybody here is so open and so friendly with everyone, simply because they haven't got the time to waste on making someones life difficult. They're much more likely to be studying!' However, with around 600 students in every year, the campus is loud and noisy, and it can be difficult to get the personal touch.
Monta vista kids/families spent too much time talking about how bad other schools are.....every Monta Vista student (does not matter if they are A or a D student)have this one thing in common......send your child to a private school where your child will learn to respect people if you are not happy with your school but NOT Monta vista....
Reading these reviews are shocking, I never felt miserable and stressed. I took my share of AP and honor classes, took math+science each year. I had time for music, dance, reading and volunteering. Stress was occasional, usually around finals week. I had fun with friends outside of school. It's academically rigorous, but not too so. Obviously if you're a failure who can't handle the pressures of learning, you're better off going to Fremont or Cupertino High. I didn't see any racism, maybe those crying foul mistook contempt from their peers for not trying harder as racism. I got into UCLA, majoring in Anthropology/Archaeology. Doing museum and field work over the summer. So much for a high school that only churns out doctors and engineers. It was my Humanities teacher who inspired me to go into the humanities instead of science too. Parents, if your child is bright enough, send them to MV. High school isn't forever, focus on the future. I was well prepared for college, courses were a breeze thanks to MV. The only thing I was unprepared for was the widespread drinking, drugs and sex on campus. But that just reinforces how disciplined and secure the environment at MV is.
This is a continue of my last post: (i am new to monta vista and last attended cupertino high) I feel that this school is to focused in books and lacks a lot of knowlege to become someone like a lawyer, president, ceo, arts, actor, a lot of fields in science, real estate, business, doctors and these type of professions require more then getting A's high schools. an many more but this school does help one become a engineer, computer science, physics major. Away from education The schools enviroment is horrible! Sure there is no problems like drugs, bulling or violence, but one should understand that these problems do happen in real life and that hiding children from these issues are not going to help them bring up their full potential because in the future one may run into these issues. In this school I have made no friensds because lot d the students here are way to worries about their grades and many are not fun to talk with. Friends I have made are new students that just entered monta vista and they agree too about the enviroment. Personaly I like the enviromen better because I found nice people who share the same hobby as me and are dedicated, but this may not happen to others
There is something known as "White Flight" going on in this school, as in caucasian families leaving because of the overwhelming amount of asian families and the pressure culturally that asians put on their children. Being asian myself, all i can say is this school is not a good place for teenagers that are not academically inclined. I always felt stupid going to the school and had a terrible time in math classes as people would scoff at my literal failing of math tests. I've retained absolutely nothing from Monta Vista, and now go to an art college because i'm a failure at every other subject.
I go to Monta Vista and I LOVE IT. Sure, say that we're all nerds, you're stereotyping us because you don't go to our school. Although mostly everyone here strives to do well academically, we do know how to have "fun." Academics are a great reason to go to Monta Vista though, my teachers work really hard to help, and though some classes are challenging you learn a lot. You can go to any teacher for help and they will go out of their way to make sure you do the best you can. There is pressure, but in my opinion that just pushes you to succeed. You choose who you hang out with, so don't make competitive friends. We have a lot of BULL SPIRIT *and* we're going to college. Monta Vista is worth it.
This school has fantastic school spirit, and a nice environment, but all the students are incredibly bigoted and convinced that MV is better than any other school because of their high API score, which is incredibly closed-minded. Also, their drama department is terrible because they learn out a textbook and spend more time reading then they do acting and expressing themselves.
Academically challenging. I know it is tough, but consider it tough love. Some of the kids may not like it right now, but when they grow up, they will thank their high school for teaching them how to make it in real life.
Having had 3 children pass through Monta Vista all doing very well scholastically, I must say none of them enjoyed the high school experience. All complained of Liberal teachers blatantly pushing their Political views no matter what the subject. Principal leadership is extremely weak, allowing student protests (taping mouths shut and not speaking) for Gay Rights? while suspending kids for being kids. Found the boys athletic department extremely weak especially the coaching.I That being said 2 have gone on to do quite well in college.
With one child attending Monta Vista, I must say how much it reminds me (for better and worse) of the elite private high school I attended only safer, more flexible and with more resources as befits its large student body. Really, that s the only real comparison that can be made Competitive Top Class College Prep, with all the upsides (and yes, downsides) that go along with that. Given the difficulty of getting a child enrolled in MVHS and the price premium of living in this section of Cupertino, can there honestly be any parents who accidentally discovered that their scholastically average, hoping-to-squeeze-by-on-athletics student wasn t a good fit? It s time to get real. And as to the students' No. Cal politics, (not that this stands out in particular) with a lifetime ahead to become cynical and conservative, may their optimism reign for as long as it can.
It's a physically safe place with a fair amount of great teachers, but the crux of MVHS is this: It's a four year marathon of work, grades and work. Everyone around you is motivated, which is wonderful in its own way, but the problem is that it's difficult to feel accomplished among peers that succeed so often. What good is being better than the national and state average if 'excellence' is the school's norm? It's remarkably easy to feel overwhelmed and inferior in that environment. Of course, you can say that school is for learning and a little stress is expected from all students; it helps prepare them for the 'real world.' You could say, 'You only have one childhood, so why not spend it preparing for the future?' It's a dog eat dog world. I just hope there's still something left of us kids at the end of the
Monta Vista is the definition of academic pressure. Prepare to self study and compete a lot. Everyone is a nerd, even the jocks. On the other hand, the only gang fights are between FBLA and DECA.
A lot of people say this is a great school...but I've been in this school for just two years and I'm sick of it. The stress level is so high here and the true effort that is put into learning is not valued. A small percentage of the staff is actually passionate about what they teach and supportive and encouraging of their students. There are very limited options in terms of AP/Honors courses, and if you take them, for many of them, there is a lot of self-studying. Students value the grade more than learning, and it's not their fault....that's what they've been forced to view school. At MV, teachers always say just do your best, but a lot of them don't value the true effort that a student is putting in and they do not reciprocate that by helping them.
I go to this school. It's a very competitive school with a good atmosphere for learning. Fights break out close to never. I have never witnessed a fight in Monta Vista in my life!
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