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Architectural Digest held their annual Home Design Show in New York at Pier 94 and it was bigger than ever. The event featured 400 exhibitors, many of them manufacturers and distributors of luxury products. There was a special section "Made," which featured handcrafted accessories and furniture by a talented group of artists and designers. At the event, there were also design seminars presented by The New York Times featuring speakers from the Sustainable Furnishings Council.
From the"Made" section, one of the featured artists was Kanik Chung who displayed some of her unique glass plates with glass bubbles (above). These would make cool wall art decor if done in a cluster. More modern home decor artists made big statements, such as Heather Kocsis who showcased her city scape artwork and Vicki Da Silva who displayed some of her interiors light photography (below).
There were furniture designers such as Peter Buley who uses only recycled materials for his designs, like this sliding-door credenza (below). His modern furniture almost doubles as artwork.
Not listed in any of the directories was Art for Kids, a company who manufacturers furniture and accessories for kid's rooms and nurseries. This company had an extremely fun and colorful display of art that undoubtedly helped children get excited about design.
No matter what your age or industry background, the A.D. Home Design Show each year is all about inspiration. By showcasing unique and beautiful work from designers an artists, hopefully everyone walks away with an idea and bit of creativity.
For more information on this event or the featured artists, designers and manufactures please visit A.D. Home Design Show.
Images: A.D. Home Design Show, Markets of New York
This week we celebrate the birthday of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, "father of modern architecture." In observance of his brilliance, let's take a look at his most notable accomplishments.
Crown Hall (above), located in Chicago, was completed in 1956 during Mies's tenure as director of Illionois Institute of Technology's Department of Architecture. This design features industrial simplicity with exposed steel frame construction.
Farnsworth House is a one-room weekend retreat built in Plano, Illinois. It is brilliantly designed to be one with the landscape. The glass panels and white painted steel construction are so simple and elegant, it's the perfect design aesthetic for a weekend home.
The Barcelona Pavilion was completed in 1929 for the International Exposition in Barcelona, Spain. Seamlessly merging structure with water, Mies selected marble, red onyx and travertine to create this stunning structure. Such extravagant materials contrasts this beautifully simple structure.
In addition to Mies's profound accomplishments in architecture, he also designed modern furniture and his furniture is just as well known. For example, the Barcelona chair and ottoman (below). This noteworthy pair, inspired by ancient campaign and folding chairs, is made of steel with a chrome finish and leather upholstery. Like the Barcelona Pavilion, it was also designed for the 1929 International Exposition in Barcelona, Spain. Mies designed much more sleek furniture which has been inspiring furniture design ever since, such as stylish ergonomic office chairs.
Tuesday would have been Mies's 126th birthday.
Images: Wikipedia, Paul J. White
My love for acrylic in interior design started with a stay at the Hudson Hotel in New York a few years ago and it has stayed with me ever since. I think acrylic is the perfect contrast against natural materials. It adds life and light without being too heavy or dominating. It's a perfect element of the unexpected whether it be clear or colored. It mixes perfectly with modern interiors and contrasts beautifully with traditional. Here are some amazing interiors to prove it!
The clear acrylic chairs work well with the natural elements of this kitchen and breakfast room. By being visually unobtrusive they make the space feel larger and the modern lighting make a statement.
The fireplace is the main focus of this space and the acrylic chairs do a great job of complimenting that. I love how the fireplace can be seen through the chair at the end of the table. Mixing transparent orange chairs and clear chairs is also a nice touch in this modern organic space.
This table let's the chrome lighting make the statement and let's the floors shine through. It really brings light into this rich setting.
The sleek and smoky outdoor dining chairs are perfect in this slightly rustic setting that opens up to the exterior.
This black acrylic chair can stand all on it's own. It is the perfect accent in any space.
Images: Hudson Hotel, DecorPad, Arkimom, Design Indulgences
One very hot trend right now is open shelving, but it's a little more than a trend I believe... This design method is great for saving space and adding many more platforms (literally) for home decor options. This clean modern kitchen (above) uses the open shelving for accents and the opportunity to bring in other materals, such as those gorgeous wood bowls. Having the combination of cabinets and open shelving is also a good idea so you can keep the less attractive items behind closed doors. But don't hide your ceramics just because they don't match, sometimes those make the best accessories!
You can't deny that the dark wall in this kitchen is perfect for accentuating the open metal shelves and everything on them. The stainless steel material was a great choice to keep the storage sleek and not too heavy.
This modern kitchen does a great job of mixing materials. Spanish tile, warm woods and sleek stainless steel work together to create an eclectically modern kitchen with super cool open shelving. What a beautiful idea to open up the bottom cabinests and create shelving while keeping the walls free for art!
You can add color with the shelves in addition to the accessories you place on them. The clean white tile and floors really make the love for yellow pop in this kitchen. Modern barstools are a nice addition for keeping this space functional. To see more yellow in the kitchen, be sure to read Annie's post - It is Always Sunny in a Yellow Kitchen.
If you decide to implement these ideas in your space, notice how in each image only the more attractive accessories are displayed on the shelves and the rest are tucked away behind closed cabinets. Scales and colors are also important, but often times a difficult balance. Once you find the perfect combination, you'll see how open shelving can be a great way to maximize your space and look very cool doing it.
Images: Live, Apartment Therapy, Revel, House & Home
For most of us, art plays a central role in our homes. It speaks to our interests, our ideals, and in a very visceral way, to the core of who we are. And yet, as much as we might love a Jeff Koons balloon dog or a Damien Hirst stuffed shark at the museum, how many of us are game for bringing the truly avant-garde into our homes?
For serious art collectors, art rules the home. Some see their homes overrun by their collections. Others build homes specifically with their art collections in mind. Some will actually see their homes become the art itself, as in the image above, in which artist Yayoi Kusama transformed a home in Australia with polka dot stickers...to the children's delight of course.
The Sapphire Gallery in Los Angeles was designed as a home addition by XTEN Architecture to house the owner's art collection. Mixed in with the artwork is a tasteful blend of furniture and contemporary lighting fixtures.
Contemporary art galleries benefit from clutter-free interiors when they show new work. Real life doesn't always allow for that, however. When their son outgrew his childhood toys, Manhattan Beach collectors Homeira and Arnold Goldstein commissioned artist Simon Ouwerkerk to build a sculpture out of them to be hung from the ceiling. You'll notice that recessed lighting is used discreetly throughout the home to showcase the rest of their extensive art collection.
Maybe you want to commission the artist for your clutter too? Here's a detail shot of Ouwerkerk's work recently at Garboushian Gallery in Beverly Hills.
New York gallery owner Paige West's Tribeca home is a stunning testament to her profession. Contemporary art pieces, fresh colors and interesting wall treatments combine well to make a pretty good case for living with the art she sells.
We may not all have the means to erect temples to house our contemporary art collections (nor the means to amass a substantial art collection), but I'd like to think it's possible to look beyond purely decorative art and instead collect and display the art you really love - no matter how avant-garde it is - in even the most traditional interiors. As long as you love the piece, you'll want to live with it, right? So the saying goes anyway.
Images: Freshness Mag, Freshome, Los Angeles Times, Garboushian Gallery, The Cool Hunter
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Police found the victims in the 2700 block of Azle Avenue around 3 a.m. Sunday.
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PRESCOTT, Ariz. (AP) - Authorities in northern Arizona say another body has been found inside the rubble of a mobile home fire in the Verde Village near Prescott.
Yavapai County Sheriff's officials say the fire broke out early Saturday and two bodies originally were found.
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Soft serenity with an edge of fire. Crafted from polished rhodium over sterling silver, this ring boasts an oval rainbow moonstone as the centerstone haloed by rich, beholding garnet stones. The ring features one oval 13 x 10mm white rainbow moonstone cabochon in a glue setting, and 16 round brilliant cut 3mm red garnet stones in prong settings.
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Sterling silver, also called fine silver, is a beautifully lustrous cool-toned precious metal favored in fine jewelry among other products. The most reflective of all metals (excluding mercury), sterling silver looks stunning by itself and brings out the best hues in an array of colorful gemstones.
Sterling silver can be polished to a higher sheen than platinum. In fact, Ag, the chemical symbol for silver, comes from a word that means "white and shining." The surface of silver can boast that shiny, polished appearance, or can be brushed, satin, matte, sandblasted, antiqued or oxidized (chemically blackened).
In order to be called sterling silver, a metal must be made up of a minimum of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloy (meaning other metals), including but not limited to copper and nickel. The alloy is added to pure silver to make the metal more durable, tougher and harder. Sterling silver is designated a fineness of "925." Pieces with sterling silver may be marked "sterling."
Finishes on Sterling Silver
Finishing, or plating, is a common treatment with sterling silver. Popular types of plating are rhodium plating, gold plating and anti-tarnish plating. Plating is used to extend the life and sheen of the jewelry. After sizing or buffing a piece of jewelry with a machine, it must be re-plated to restore the finish.
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Sterling silver becomes tarnished as the result of a natural chemical process that occurs when sterling silver is exposed to chemicals in the air, rubber, wool and latex. Humidity also plays a role in accelerating tarnishing. It's easy to keep your sterling silver sparkling, though, by taking a few steps to prevent tarnish and other wear and tear.
Garnet comes in a vast rainbow of naturally exquisite hues, occurring in every color except blue. It is the family of minerals that displays the greatest variety of colors than any other mineral. The eight major types of garnets include almandine, pyrope, demantoid, grossularite, tsavorite, hessonite, rhodolite and spessartite.
Named after the ancient gemstone city of Alabanda in Asia Minor, the most common type of garnet is almandine (also called almandite). It is a dark red to brownish red stone that is only slightly different from the chemical structure of its sister stone, called pyrope. While nature only grows pyropes in small sizes, it allows for almandine crystals to form in larger dimensions.
Pyrope is a high-quality garnet that can be purplish red, blood red, orange-red or crimson. It is often called the Bohemian garnet since its fierce and often slightly bronze color was highly popular in the 18th and 19th centuries when it came from the north-eastern part of the former Kingdom of Bohemia. In Europe during the Victorian times, pyrope garnets frequently decorated jewelry with many of these small stones tightly arranged along each other like the seeds of a pomegranate. In fact, the name "garnet" most likely was derived from the pomegranate, a fruit whose deep, red-purple color resembles some varieties of the gem. Many ancient pieces of garnet jewelry are also studded with the tiny red gems.
Demantoid is a rich green variety of garnet primarily found in the Ural Mountains of Russia. Russia's leading court jeweler, Carl Fabergé, loved this brilliant garnet more than any other stone and used it in many of his creations that were lavishly adorned by the Tsars of Russia. Today, demantoid is appearing more often in the gemstone market because of new finds in Namibia. However, these particular garnets from Namibia lack "horsetail-inclusions," the fine bushy-shaped inclusions that are characteristic of the sought-after Russian demantoids. The gem is quite rare and can cost several thousand dollars per carat depending on size and quality. The larger, brighter demantoids are exceedingly scarce and have been known to show exceptional brilliance, even higher than diamonds.
Grossularite, available in pinks, browns, greens and yellows, is especially cherished because of its many in-between shades and earth colors. In the last year of the 20th century, large grossularite occurrences were discovered in Mali. Charming because of their high brilliance, the Mali garnets make even the brown color attractive and vivid.
Tsavorite is the trade name for a fine green grossularite. It ranges from vivid light green to velvety deep green and, like all other garnets, features a strikingly high brilliance. Tsavorite was discovered in 1967 by British geologist Campbell R. Bridges, and was re-named by Tiffany's in New York after its occurrence near the famous game park Tsavo-National Park. Mined in Tanzania and Kenya, this particular stone is quite rare and can cost several thousand dollars per carat depending on size and quality. Larger tsavorites are exceedingly scarce.
Hessonite is the variety name for a fine orange, cinnamon brown or pinkish variety of grossularite. It most commonly occurs in golds, oranges and browns.
Rhodolite is a pyrope-almandine garnet that features a velvety red color with a fine purple or raspberry colored undertone. One of the most popular varieties, it is mined in East Africa, India and Sri Lanka and was originally discovered in the United States.
Spessartite garnet can be red or blackish brown, but is most commonly available in golds, oranges and warmer browns. Originally named after its occurrence in the German Spessart Mountains, there was a surprising discovery of the bright orange-red stone in Nigeria and Namibia. Until then, spessartites had existed as mere collector's items or rarities and were hardly ever used for jewelry because they were so rare. But the new location discovery changed the world of jewelry gemstones and spessartites made their way into jewelry fashion. The most popular type of spessartite is the mandarin garnet, a gem that features a bright orange hue.
Traditionally given as 2nd wedding anniversary gifts, garnets are celebrated as January's birthstone. They are found all over the world, including Africa, Australia, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, North America, South and Central America, and Southeast Asia. The garnet ranges from 7.0-7.5 on the Mohs Scale and has been given many different names throughout the gemstone trade, including Arizona Ruby, Arizona Spinel, Montana Ruby or New Mexico Ruby. The stone features a high refraction of light that creates an amazing brilliance and luminosity. In fact, Noah used a garnet lantern to illuminate the darkness and navigate the Ark through 40 days and nights of torrential rain.
Throughout history, garnets have been widely known and prized for their rich hues and supposed mystical properties. Adored by the ancient Egyptian goddess Isis, the gem symbolized faith, truth and friendship and was a favorite of Egyptian jewelry artisans. Garnets were taken into the tombs with the dead as payment to the gods for safe passage through the nether world. It is said that King Solomon wore a large red garnet along with eleven other magical gems in his breastplate (representing the 12 steps of Jacob's Ladder) to help him win battles. Nineteenth-century Asiatic warriors even used the hard stones as bullets. In the 13th century, medieval travelers wore garnets as popular talismans and protective stones, many of which were carved with lions. The gems were thought to repel evil spirits, bad dreams and people with evil intent.
Today, garnets are thought to have protective powers and can be carried by travelers to protect against accidents. The stone is said to light up the night and protect its owner from nightmares. It is also believed to strengthen the body and mind by sparking creativity, dispelling anger and curing depression. People may use the stone to increase the power of their energy fields and gather good vibes. Current superstitions say that the stone symbolizes loyalty and can be exchanged between friends to symbolize affection and ensure they meet again. When used as a healing stone, it is said to relieve skin inflammations and regulate blood flow.
Named by the Romans, who thought the gems were formed from moonlight, moonstones have a floating light effect called "adularescence." They often have translucent grounds with silvery white or blue flashes. Moonstone almost seems magical with a ghostly, shimmering glow floating in a crystalline material. With a clarity range of transparent to translucent, the gem's body color can range from colorless to gray, brown, yellow, orange, green or pink. The best moonstone has a blue sheen, perfect clarity and a colorless body color. One variety called "rainbow moonstone" has a sheen that features a variety of rainbow hues.
Moonstones are usually cut in smooth, domed cabochon shapes to maximize the effects of sheen and adularescence. Fine moonstone is already quite rare and becoming rarer. It is mined in Sri Lanka, India, Australia, Brazil, Canada and Kenya. Rainbow moonstone is also found in Madagascar.
Ancient Romans thought moonstones changed appearances with the phases of the moon. They also believed that an image of Diana, the goddess of the moon, could be seen in each stone. During the Middle Ages, people believed one could gaze into the gem, fall into a deep sleep, and see the future. Today the stone represents serenity, happiness and friendship. It is believed to be a stone of inner strength and is said to arouse passions. In Europe, moonstone is considered the birthstone for June, although in the United States, it shares that distinction with the pearl. It is traditionally given as a 13th wedding anniversary gift.


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Below, please find a listing of all of our exhibitions, with links to learn more, and view selected images online.
On view February 7 through 28, 2004
"Unlocking the door I see the blue large sky and I feel golden wings growing out of my back so I can fly."—4th graders, P.S. 79, Bronx, NY
Vibrant murals that feature the poetry and artwork of participants in the Community-Word Project.
Founded in 1997, The Community-Word...
On view December 2, 2003 through January 30, 2004
Robert Warner's box sculptures, created in the spirit of the art of Joseph Cornell and inspired by such American poets as Emily Dickinson, Langston Hughes, Wallace Stevens, Walt Whitman and others, created in response to literary critic Joel Conarroe's acclaimed anthologies Six American Poets and Eight American Poets.
On view June 1 through 10, 1995
A display of over 300 Canadian poetry books produced since 1990, curated by Roberta Morris and Paul Savoie and co-sponsored by The Writers' Union of Canada. An opportunity to view Canadian poetry-in-print from a wide range of geographic and linguistic communities.
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(verb): To move or throw ones penis in a heavy, clumsy, or relaxed manner. (Usually considered vulgar)
That man wasnt paying attention and did a cockflop right into the pool.
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Early signs of erectile dysfunction.
Poor Benny can't even put a condom on because he has cock flop....or.... I was recently informed that cock flop is an early warning sign of heart disease.
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saher and harveer are prime examples of cockflops, they instantly make a boy lose a boner
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On 27 January 1999, following the debates on the report of the Secretary General, the Parliamentary Assembly applied to the Committee of Ministers for considering the invitation of Georgia as a full member of the Organisation.
On 23-24 March 1999, at its 665th meeting, recognising the irreversible nature of the democratic reforms in Georgia, the Committee of Ministers adopted the decision to admit Georgia as the 41st member of the Council of Europe.
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Sometimes a news photographer is at the optimum location at exactly the right time. Goshen News staffer Sam Householder was in such a spot Wednesday.
Householder captured the image of young Tamra Lucas handing a flower to Tonya Griffin on the near north side of Goshen. It's a sweet picture, the kind of thing that gives journalists — too often immersed in sad and dreadful events — reason to smile.
Actually, the entire event Tamra Lucas was part of made the News staff glad.
That effort was "Neighbors Stand Together." Around 100 people turned out for a half-hour walk that began and ended on the lawn at Chamberlain Elementary School. Along the route in the Chamberlain neighborhood, participants handed out carnations and candy to the people they met along the way.
The event put a positive face on Goshen. The incident that inspired it, simply put, did not. "Neighbors Stand Together" was organized in response to a drive-by shooting a month ago that injured several teenagers near Chamberlain school.
Wednesday's walk wasn't about bolstering the candy-and-flowers segment of the economy. It was about sending a message. We think that message came through loud and clear.
Gunfire erupting on a Sunday night is newsworthy, and The Goshen News did its best to report that event accurately. Malicious mayhem isn't the whole story, though, and "Neighbors Stand Together" is an important addition to the account.
The walk was a story about unity, about community pride, about how many good people respond when the bad actions of a few threaten to stain the social fabric. It was a story about Goshen at its best.
Will a neighborhood walk put an end to senseless violence in the Maple City? Probably not. But it serves as an example of what Goshenites can and should do when trouble arrives in the community they call home.
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|< previous | next >News Specials | NCPR NewsProtecting the Tug Hill Plateau: Fish Creek
Last summer, New York State, the Nature Conservancy, and a Boston-based timber company announced a plan to preserve 45,000 acres of forest on the Tug Hill Plateau. Its the result of a decade of coalition-building between the many users of the Tug Hill. So far it has broad support. David Sommerstein visited whats now called the East Branch of Fish Creek Working Forest to see how the plan is shaping up. Listen (4:47)
For photos of the East Branch of Fish Creek follow the "next" links above left.
Some previous NCPR news stories about Tug Hill:
Protects 45,000 Acres of Tug Hill
Nature Conservacy's Tug Hill page
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In the spirit of continued improvement and innovation, UMUC is moving from the current online course delivery system, WebTycho, to a new online classroom, LEO. This will provide the platform for all of UMUC's online classrooms in the future. To ensure a smooth and successful transition, the migration from WebTycho to LEO is being implemented in a phased approach, and is scheduled for completion in late 2014.
What does this mean for students?
LEO offers a learning environment that is as flexible, intuitive and mobile for students who access their classroom from all over the world. During the transition period, both new and current students may be enrolled in classes in WebTycho and/or LEO.
Where do I go if I have questions?
A dedicated LEO communication site for students has been created to provide valuable information on how LEO improves the student's educational experience. The site features training videos, communications, and technical support information to help prepare student for the new learning environment. Students are encouraged to get familiar with these resources.
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30 U.S. Code § 870 - Trolley wires and trolley feeder wires
(a) Intervals for cutoff switches
Trolley wires and trolley feeder wires shall be provided with cutout switches at intervals of not more than 2,000 feet and near the beginning of all branch lines.
(b) Overcurrent protection devices
Trolley wires and trolley feeder wires shall be provided with overcurrent protection.
(c) Location of wires
Trolley wires and trolley feeder wires, high-voltage cables and transformers shall not be located inby the last open crosscut and shall be kept at least 150 feet from pillar workings.
(d) Adequate insulation and guard devices; promulgation of safety guidelines
Trolley wires, trolley feeder wires, and bare signal wires shall be insulated adequately where they pass through doors and stoppings, and where they cross other power wires and cables. Trolley wires and trolley feeder wires shall be guarded adequately
(3) at man-trip stations. The Secretary or his authorized representatives shall specify other conditions where trolley wires and trolley feeder wires shall be adequately protected to prevent contact by any person, or shall require the use of improved methods to prevent such contact. Temporary guards shall be provided where trackmen and other persons work in proximity to trolley wires and trolley feeder wires.
Source(Pub. L. 91–173, title III, § 310,Dec. 30, 1969, 83 Stat. 783.)
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Eating a vegetarian diet has been shown in many studies to be healthier than eating a meat-based diet. However, this is not the only reason people choose to go vegetarian: environmental, cultural, religious, and ethical factors all play into the decision to not eat meat.
Vegetarians do not eat meat, poultry, or fish (people who include small amounts of these foods in their diets sometimes call themselves semivegetarians, or flexitarians.) Vegetarians build their diets around a wide variety of plant foods, including grains (such as rice, barley, and oats), grain-based foods (such as bread, pasta, and cereals), legumes, vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds.
- Lacto-ovo vegetarians consume dairy foods and eggs, but no fish, poultry, or meat.
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I have always been fascinated with how music is created and who works behind the scenes of performances and recordings. I started playing the flute in elementary school, piano in junior high school, and singing in high school. Once I got to UMASS, Dartmouth I chose the Music option for my major. I then moved on to NYU. I have been teaching for over ten years now. Working with students both in person and online has been amazing. With online lessons I am able to work with students who love the convenience of being at home and in person I can show students what it is like to really grow! I love my students of all ages, and can only hope to show others how amazing music can be. I have worked with a handful of students with special needs and am comfortable teaching in a non-traditional stye. I am currently preparing to begin my certification in music therapy. Those who can do teach, and those who can teach totally do!
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You will set the pace for your lesson. I want you to enjoy your time in music, so your lessons will be completely customized. We will develop a goal plan for you so that our time together is interesting, fun, and we make progress! In 3-6 months, you will have a stable technical program and have started a portfolio of music for performances, no matter what level you are. We can share sheet music in person or online (I can even email you great links to amazing performances). Just let me know where you want to be in music, and we'll work together to make it happen. I can't wait to meet you!
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My home studio is in a private music room. Parents can relax in our family space with coffee or tea and enjoy their children's learning at their leisure. My studio includes a 88-key keyboard, technology setup with an iMac, microphone and stand, a mirror for posture and musical instruments. I carry books for the lessons themselves (not for practice at home), and we can download or print out music as desired. If you take lessons online, I can email you links and sheet music as needed. Feel free to bring any additional equipment music you would like to share. I have some great recommendations for music books designed for both children and adult learners.
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I am a professional singer, songwriter and actor working in the Chicago area for many years. I have a B.F.A. in Theater/Voice from The University of Kansas and an M.A. in Interdisciplinary Arts from Columbia College Chicago. I've been teaching private vocal instruction since 2003: I host the Singer's Salon in Chicago, a unique and supportive venue for singer's to become more comfortable performing before an audience. I also instruct workshops for vocal technique and performance. For the past 10 years I was the lead singer for The Red Apples, an acoustic roots band that performs an eclectic mix of rock, swing, blues, country and jazz. I also have a cabaret/art song project consisting or original material with composer Jaroslaw Golembiowski. As a singer and actress I have performed with many major theaters in the Chicago area, including Court Theater, Victory Gardens, National Jewish Theater, Bailiwick Theater, and Prop Theater.
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As a classically trained singer I will instruct you in all aspects of singing technique, from breath control and support to improving your tone, range, flexibility and resonance. My familiarity with a variety of musical styles from pop/rock, R&B, and country, to musical theater, lounge and jazz makes me an ideal teacher for those interested in contemporary styles.
I have spent many years developing my own style of singing and instruction. I draw on my experiences and training not only in music, but theater and movement, (Linklater, Alexander Technique, Grotowski) to create a well rounded approach to singing and performing. As an instructor, I am most interested in helping students find their true voice and artistic style. I teach students to find expression through and with a foundation of technique, rather then in spite of it. I also am very interested in helping students deal with the mental/emotional aspects of performance, an all important area so frequently ignored by music teachers. My style is nurturing, yet disciplined, and sprinkled liberally with good-natured humor."
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My studio space is fully equipped with a piano, P.A. system with microphones, CD, MP3 player for tracks, and ability to record lessons if the student desires.
*** Travel Equipment ***
Please have a piano (in tune!) or keyboard for use in your in home lessons.
*** Specialties ***
I am classically trained, but I am very adept at teaching music in a wide variety of styles, including most contemporary styles of music including pop/rock, roots, swing, jazz and blues, country, r&b, and of course musical theater and cabaret. My band performs an eclectic mix of originals and covers in the roots rock genre, and I write music as well. I have many years of experience in the theater as an actress, and I coach acting technique and performance. I coach singer/songwriters, and all types of singers, of all ages. I have a workshop that specializes in helping people learn to perform better in front of an audience, and I host the Singer's Salon in Chicago, which is a supportive opportunity to perform regularly! I also coach bands, to improve their vocals, harmonies, etc.
Broadway Singing, Music Performance, Music Recording, Music Theory, Opera Voice, Piano, Singing, Songwriting
Whether you are an experienced musician or just in the beginning of your educational journey, I perhaps, can help you to advance you potentials and bring your skills to the next level.
First and foremost I am an expert in teaching voice. Not many teachers in Chicago have clients that are currently topping Billboard charts and get signed by major record labels. I do!!!
I taught in Paris, Barcelona, Dubai and New York and have an extensive experience in working with a wide variety of musical genres including Pop, R&B, JAZZ, Rock, Country, Musical Theatre, Gospel and last but not least Classical, which I can proudly can call my background.
Not only I have been continually developing my own art of coaching and excellence of teaching music to others, but also making much needed connections in the music industry. I am selective who I work with, but I do give a career advice and try to match talent with the best opportunities as they come.
Furthermore, I have a strong expertise in teaching piano, music theory, ear training, orchestration and arrangement.
As a working studio producer myself I have been tutoring a number of domestic and international singers, artists, musicians and bands, and have been helping them to further their projects and careers.
My teaching philosophy revolves around an individual approach. I assist my students with help on discovering their artistic potential and guide them to overcome obstacles to make the most of their training. I provide my students with technique that will last them a lifetime and build up skills that are necessary for a successful career. Not only I nurture my students' natural talents and train them to reach their musical goals. but also persuade them to expand their networks in order to get where they want to be. I welcome motivated and gifted students who would dedicate their focus on polishing their craft to the highest standard in a great learning environment!
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Convenient location, great studio, fun working atmosphere.
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Piano, CD/Tape recorders, Copier/Printer, Stereo and Recording Equipment, Music Library, Internet, Humidifier, Mics and Amplifier, Fridge, Coffee Machine, Fresh-Filtered Water, A/C
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Voice and Vocal Coaching: Pop, Musical Theatre, Classical, JAZZ, Soul, R'N'B, Rock. Theory of Music, Ear-Training, Piano.
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I am the most effective voice and performance coach. My approach to assessing and meeting the needs of each student enables me to assist them in bringing out the very best in their capabilities. If you desire quality, effectiveness and noticeable improvement in your singing, writing, public speaking or overall performance, I am the coach for you! People often ask why my rates are higher than the average voice coach. Here's why: I teach you the skills you need to be able to coach yourself and be more self-sufficient in your craft. Not only am I a coach, but I am also a performing and recording artist who understands what it's like to walk the walk.
I currently have 4 songs in mainstream rotation (under an alias), with over 400 spins per day worldwide and am highly-acclaimed by many jazz, pop, r&b and hip-hop legends. I am also a NESTA certified wellness coach so I employ a holistic, whole-body method to train and condition the entire body as an instrument, not just the voice. I have the privilege of being a classically-trained pianist and vocalist, having studied at Sherwood Conservatory of Music, Vandercook College of Music, The Second City, University of Chicago, ETA Performing Arts Center and many other fine institutions.
My five-octave vocal range and perfect-pitch have afforded me opportunities to work with many international artists. Additionally, I sing in seven languages(English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, German and Latin) and am adept in aiding my students in overcoming speech impediments and enhancing their own vocal range.
I also specialize in post-surgical voice re-immersion and students with special needs including down syndrome, autism and speech impediments.
My methodology helps students feel comfortable and each session is tailor-made to the student's individual needs.
Some of my specializations include:
Creative Writing
Pitch Correction
Overcoming Performance Anxiety
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Repertoire Selection
Concert and Competition Preparation
Public Speaking
Physical Maintenance of the Vocal Instrument
Overcoming Speech Impediments
Studio Recording Techniques
Image Development
On-Location Assistance
Vocal Range Enhancement
Children as well as adults enjoy my classes because I make excellent use of our time together in a very fun and enjoyable manner. Group classes are also available.
If your voice isn't becoming to you, you should be coming to me!
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Each lesson is tailor-made to suit the student's individual needs. A custom lesson plan will be made for each student on a case-by-case basis.
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Online only: Piano, Voice Recorder, Stereo system
In person: please bring a voice recorder for optimal rehearsal quality
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Repertoire Selection
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Greetings and welcome to my Studio Profile,
As a professional singer and teacher, I strive for artistic excellence and customer satisfaction. I want you to be excited about your voice and the progress you are making and will do everything I can to support your growth and progress. I have 10 years of experience in private teaching and would be delighted to apply this knowledge to help you reach your musical goals, whether auditioning for your school musical, preparing for college auditions, joining a church choir, or auditioning for an opera company.
I teach a variety of musical styles and skill sets including classical, musical theater, jazz, and some pop based on the principles of voice pedagogy and science. Lessons are tailored to fit your individual needs and abilities, and I use exercises and repertoire to increase your ease and vocal stamina, increase range and flexibility, and ultimately help free up your voice for maximum beauty and expression.
I graduated with highest honors with a Bachelor's degree in Voice Performance from University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign and recently completed my Master's degree in Voice Pedagogy and Performance from Westminster Choir College, graduating with distinction. My studies have taken me abroad to performing programs in Austria, Italy, Serbia, and Canada. I am an active performer and am experienced singing opera, classical music, jazz, musical theater, choral music, a Capella and Baroque chamber music. I am currently singing with the Chicago Master Singers and look forward to a European tour with this group next summer.
In addition to private voice lessons, I am trained to tutor in music theory, music history, sight reading, beginning cello, and Singing diction for Latin, Italian, French, and German.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to meeting you and discussing your musical goals in person!
Please feel free to contact TakeLessons with any questions.
Sara L.
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Lessons are tailored to fit your individual goals and interests. I find 45 minutes is usually a good amount of time for most students but am willing to work out a schedule that can best meet your needs.
Lesson Structure:
5-10 min. warming up your voice
10-15 min. vocal strengthening exercises and solfege (to improve sight-reading and musical skills)
20 min. repertoire coaching
5 min. final questions and assignment for the next week.
Open door policy: Should you ever have questions or concerns about your voice or progress, please feel free to contact TakeLessons at any time and we are happy to discuss with you.
Repertoire: I am happy to work with you on the songs that you are interested in learning. I also enjoy finding repertoire for you and introducing you to different styles. I often use repertoire to help build vocal skill sets, so that even when we are working on a folk song or classical piece in lessons, the skills you are learning can be directly applied to other styles you are interested in.
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Piano, mirror, music stand, music and reference books. Students may be required to purchase some music books for study.
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- Beginning-Advanced Voice: Classical, Opera, Musical Theater, Jazz, and Popular Styles
- Trained in Voice Science and Pedagogy
- Building healthy vocal technique
- Acting and Interpretation
- Music Theory, Music History, Sight-Singing
- German, French and Italian Language diction
- Beginning-Intermediate Cello
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My expansive breadth of interests has led me through years of experience in the arts and natural sciences. I'm a voice instructor, math tutor, and biology teacher. Now, I'm pursuing a career in opera and vocal performance.
I have extensively studied vocal performance and opera for many years and continue to add to my own technique. I have been in many operas and musical theater productions. I am currently performing in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolored Dreamcoat at the Booth Tarkington Theatre. I was a finalist in the MasterWorks Festival concerto competition. I have studied other vocal genres, such as jazz and pop. I have administered vocal lessons to every voice type at all different levels. I use the appoggio technique of breathing and believe all singing should be produced in a way that does not damage the vocal folds.
I have a bachelors degree in biology with a minor in art. After graduating college, I was a full-time high school biology teacher, volleyball coach, and director of the school musical. As a high school teacher, I learned first hand the kind of pressure and expectations that are placed on students in order for them to succeed. In college, I was the head student researcher on a two-year lab project. I took several upper level science courses including: biochemistry, calculus, organic chemistry, calculus based physics, cell biology, anatomy, and physiology. I studied marine biology in the Virgin Islands and am CPR certified.
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Voice lessons with me are fun and effective. You can expect to hear improved technique form day one, eventually reaching your long term goals. I teach an open throat technique called appoggio. It is the technique opera singers use, but can be applied to any music style. This technique allows the singer to sing with their entire voice using a relaxed larynx. I begin every lesson aligning the students voice through various vocal warm ups and exercises. We then work together to pick repertoire that will suit the singer's voice and they will enjoy singing. During a lesson we will also cover performance presentation, acting, diction, rhythm, musicality, style, and interpretation.
During tutoring you can expect a personalized plan based on your goals and aspirations. Since every student is different you can be assured we will come up with a plan that is designed just for you. I am a laid back tutor but will be sure to get the most out of you after our time together. Most students see at least a one letter grade improvement. My main goal for every tutoring session is student learning and comprehension.
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I specialize in helping students find their true singing voice.
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Two men are due in court to face charges over the death of a policewoman whose patrol car was hit by a stolen 4x4 in Northern Ireland.
Constable Philippa Reynolds, 27, from the Greater Belfast area, died when the unmarked car she was travelling in turned into the path of the vehicle in Londonderry.
One the men, aged 25, has been charged with ten offences including causing death by dangerous driving, aggravated vehicle taking causing death or grievous bodily injury, burglary and driving while unfit.
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Jola Venture is a university spin-off social enterprise focused on improving the agricultural sector in Cameroon with culturally compatible, innovative solutions to age-old problems. Our solutions are expansive in their potential for positive impact, yet remain tailored to the lives of the individual villagers with whom we have formed close relationships over the past few years. We are building from the ground up to bring value to farmers' operations by providing access to regular markets and to university-derived technologies. Our vision is beneficial to everyone involved; institutional relations with schools in Cameroon and the U.S for the exchange of students and their innovations, a field translational lab on Cameroon where technologies are tested, redesigned and then deployed, a capacity building center where the entire rural population gains access to information, technology and entrepreneurship training, a warehouse and packaging center where all our produce is stored, packaged and distributed. Jola Venture has successfully created a platform for interdisciplinary focus at universities, inter-University collaboration and community engagement with a goal to provide sustainable solutions to the bottom of the pyramid. Our current platform houses three technologies: the Solpod, a solar-powered fruit and food dehydrator designed by an NEU Engineering Capstone team, provides a much expedited, healthier alternative to traditional drying methods; a solar powered Water Desalinator and the most innovative Corn Sheller. Through the distribution of such crucial technologies, and the implementation of educational programs, we will aggregate a vast network of farmers, and get the average farmer involved in her potential for growth and included in the value chain of her products. The Jola team involves students and young professionals from a wide variety of disciplines and backgrounds, which has proven very successful. Jola Venture was the winner of the Husky Innovation Challenge in 2010 and a recipient of IDEA GAP funding. Jola Venture has also had successes in numerous business plan competitions in the US.The team will be returning to Cameroon this September to construct the distribution center, launch sales of its technologies, and set up a Dialogue of Civilizations to Cameroon for Summer 2013.
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KEEPING SCORE: The Standard & Poor's 500 was flat at 1,831 in early trading. The Dow Jones industrial average fell one point to 16,468. The Nasdaq composite fell 10 points to 4,121.
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OVER THERE: World markets were mixed Monday. In Europe, Britain's FTSE 100 was unchanged at 6,742 while Germany's DAX rose 0.1 percent to 9,448. France's CAC-40 was almost flat at 4,242. Tokyo's Nikkei shed 2.3 percent to 15,909 and Hong Kong's Hang Seng fell 0.6 percent to 22,684.
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Hip Extensions
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Choose ONE of the following sports:
Swim (SUN): 500 m TT
Bike (SUN): 20M TT
Run (SUN): 5k @ 10k TT pace
Row (SUN): 10k TT
Ruck (SUN):10k TT @ 65# Ruck/Boots/Utes
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Swim (Sun followed by Bike LI or OFF): 500 m TT
Bike (Sun or Swim TT + Bike LI): 20M TT
Run (SAT or LI): 5k @ 10k TT pace
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on Friday, October 05, 2012 at 08:00 pm
Excellent job Nate!
on Saturday, October 06, 2012 at 04:39 am
I can't do muscle ups yet. How should I substitute?
on Saturday, October 06, 2012 at 05:21 am
Warren-- 3 pull ups+3 dips =1 muscle up. Carl Paoli has excellent muscle up videos on the Gymnastics Wod. Use those for skill work. transitions are key.
|Brad Williams
on Saturday, October 06, 2012 at 06:01 am
10/6/12 WODTT on the bike this morning. 1 hour with climbing during commercials on Sportscenter. I'm tanked. Run tomorrow and S&C when
I get back to Canton. Sparty On, Go Tigers!
on Saturday, October 06, 2012 at 01:13 pm
Day 24S&C (Scaled one muscle up to equal one pullup and one dip): 6:14
|Kyle G.
on Saturday, October 06, 2012 at 01:41 pm
WODS&C: 29:28.......first time doing that many muscle-ups and proceeded to rip my left hand also a first. Spent alot of time wrapping my hands with duct tape
|Alan Pamayo
on Saturday, October 06, 2012 at 01:47 pm
S&C WODWOD Not RX'd
Through the first 20 Muscle-Ups was RX'd but then I kept failing more reps than I was making so I used the thinnest band and used rings set up for dips ... did Carl Paoli's banded MU progression for the remainder and it was still hard at that point.
on Saturday, October 06, 2012 at 03:17 pm
MU capacityDo most CFE followers have this kind of MU capacity? (45 in a _short_ metcon)
10->1 MU with only a short break for GHD extensions is super tough.
I can sustain triples and sometimes quads in a metcon, but 10->1 ?... It's gonna be mostly a skill day for me.


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It seems like PGA Tour golfers are playing a game of "anything you can do, I can do better." Except instead of focusing on impressive and useful shots, they've engaged in a war of trick shots involving the gallery. No fan is safe, and that's quite all right considering the hilarity of it all.
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First it was Phil Mickelson hitting a tee shot into a fan's shorts a few weeks back. It was impressive, to be sure, but there was room for improvement. Lee Westwood may have found the ceiling, though, on Sunday at the Accenture Match Play Championship.
Westwood's tee shot on No. 13 also ended up in the gallery, just like Phil's. But instead of a fan's shorts, he did one better, expertly placing the ball in a woman's shirt.
The awkward moment when he walks up and realizes what he's done is great. Play it as it lies, sir!


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Hey, I wasn't born yesterday. I knew very well that superbraid (gelspun polyethylene) fishing lines overtest considerably. So when I caught a trahira - a brown, toothy prehistoric-looking predator - in Brazil a few years ago on 6-pound braid, I figured the line would overtest and put me into the International Game Fish Association's 8-pound line-class category, where the weight of my fish would qualify it as a new line-class world record.
The "6-pound" line overtested, all right: The IGFA's tests not only put it beyond the 6- and 8-pound classes, but also made it too heavy to qualify even in the 20-pound category. Its 23-pound actual breaking strength bumped up my catch into the 30-pound line class, where it didn't qualify.
That was a rude awakening to just how strong for their size these remarkable microfiber lines can be.
Suffice it to say that anyone intent on world records puts himself at a disadvantage by using braided line rather than monofilament. The reason goes to the heart of two key concepts that serious fishermen using braid need to understand.
1. Braid overtests. Nearly always it proves to be much stronger than the rating stated on the spool - sometimes (per the example above) two or three times what it claims to be.
2. Braid loses strength at the knot. How much has long been debated, but the industry has often cited 25-percent loss of strength at the knot as a fairly typical figure.
This seems to be the basis for line manufacturers understating their braids' break point. As many in the industry have explained to me, they want to provide a cushion that compensates for weaker knot strength.
Braid manufacturers have done so and then some. For instance, the "6-pound" braid cited above broke at 23 pounds. Even if I had in fact lost 25 percent of its strength at the knot, I was still fishing nearly 18-pound-test line!
The issue here really is not fishing for world records. For most of us most of the time, tackle selection is not dictated by plans to break records. What's at stake is understanding your gear and using it to best advantage.
Toward that end, I spent three days testing lines and knots on the Instron 5543 line tester at the IGFA's headquarters in Dania Beach, Florida. My goals were twofold. First, I wanted to find out by just how much various brands of gelspun poly line would overtest. Are any actually rated accurately? How much do actual break strengths vary within a line class? Secondly, I wanted to better understand how a few common and readily tied knots held up with this notoriously slippery line. Which are strongest and most consistent? Which, if any, provide strength better than that 75-percent figure?
Going for Broke
I set out to determine the actual breaking strength of 31 different lines in two popular line classes, 20- and 50-pound. One braid tested, Platypus, is not readily available in the States, but it has long been a well-regarded mainstay of the Australian market and was included out of curiosity.
Each line was tested at least five times. Though the Instron tester provides a graphic readout showing the percentage each line stretches before breaking, I have not included that information. The controlled stretch manufactured into monofilaments varies from about 15 to 30 percent. (So for example, a 100-foot piece of mono will stretch to 115 to 130 feet before breaking.) But with braids, stretch is minimal and varies little, being no more than a few percent.
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On Unst, Shetland, Peter Smith and his wife Mary had five children - three boys and two girls. The elder two boys, William aged 14 and Francis 10 years old, both died on the same day - 14th March 1919.
On checking further, it was found that they had both drowned whilst they were trying to rescue their pet dog from a lochan, near their house.
The third and youngest son is still alive at the grand age of 97, as is his wife. Sadly their only child died at the age of 8 months.
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Our favourite home theatre software, XBMC, has announced some important new features to their Android build of XBMC. The Gotham build now has Zeroconf support essentially letting any Android device act as an AirPlay receiver without any third-party workarounds. Further, media launched from an Android browser can now be played by default on XBMC, where it couldn't before. Other new features from the release include the immediate addition of ripped CDs to the music library, ripping support for AAC and WMA, new settings descriptions, locked profiles and general performance tweaks.
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Soccer wins first match 9-3 against Peace
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Winston-Salem, NC-The Salem College soccer team started off the 2009 season in an impressive fashion with a 9-3 victory against Peace. Salem jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the fifth minute on a goal by Tia Bringhurst (Hurricane, UT) and never looked back. Tara Madden (Greenville, SC) scored a hat trick for the Spirits to lead the team in scoring. Salem jumps out to a 1-0 record, while Peace drops to 0-1.
Bringhurst added a second goal in the 12th minute off of an assist by Erica Edwards (Clayton, NC). Edwards would score two minutes later to make it 3-0 with an assist by Courtney Sauer (Carthage, NC). Madden scored Salem's fourth goal in the 27th minute from a feed by Tori Collier (Raleigh, NC). Salem would finish their first half scoring in the 32nd minute when Sabrina Thiel (Hillsboro, OH) hit a long shot. Peace would get on the board in the 37th minute, and the two teams went into the half with Salem leading 5-1.
Salem started out quick in the second half with two goals by Madden in the 53rd and 58th minute to make it 7-1. Thiel added her second goal of the match in the 66th minute. Peace would score two more in the 82nd and 83rd minute. Samantha Hubbard (Sanford, NC) finished off Salem's scoring in the 86th minute. Jazmine Bridgeman (Mill Spring, NC) and Brittany Tedrick (Batavia, OH) split time in goal for Salem.
Salem outshot Peace 24-14, and had 10 corners to 1 for Peace. Salem will return to action this weekend as they head to Raleigh for the Meredith Matchup.


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MOBILE, Ala. (AP) - Mobile County Sheriff's officials say a teen who escaped from a courtroom and eluded authorities has been recaptured.
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the above snippet tells a little story of my 2 greatest gifts.
they used to be teeny, now they're all grown up and out on their own.
hard to believe that these 2 little bitties are now so big...
but can I just tell you how much I've enjoyed the past
20 years when I started with her.
then just a short 15 months, 3 weeks & 3 days later,
I concluded with him.
my life has been nothing but exciting to say the least.....
not one dull moment.
life is full of up's, down's and in betweens.
that's the way I love it....
I wouldn't change it for the world!
They are my blessings...
my GREATEST gifts.
and I LOVE love LOVE them to pieces.I love my title...Mom.
I thank them for making me who I am today.
because God entrusted me with them...
I only hope I have done what He set out for me to do.
(i love this shot taken last fall..even as blurry as it is...it's one of my favorites!)
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Policy FAQs
Why should the United States reduce its greenhouse gas emissions?
- The United States is responsible for approximately 25 percent of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to date, and its emissions continue to increase. As the world's largest economy, and the world's largest emitter of greenhouse gases, the United States is central to any long-term strategy to address global climate change. Top
When should the United States take action to address climate change?
- In October 2001, we held a workshop inviting leading scientists, economists, and other analysts to address this question. The workshop revealed a consensus that action to address global climate change must begin now if it is to be effective. An immediate signal that initiates action is required in order to provide a smooth and cost-effective transition to a stable concentration of GHGs in the atmosphere-a challenge that will take decades, if not generations, to meet.
As the scientific literature makes clear, we do not need to know more in order to conclude with confidence that the trend towards a warmer global climate is real, and that action should begin now. Waiting to take action ignores the strong evidence that GHG concentrations in the atmosphere are building and if left unchecked will exceed a doubling of their pre-industrial levels. Other compelling reasons to begin taking action include the potential for catastrophes that defy the assumption that climate change damages will be incremental and linear; the risk of irreversible environmental impacts; the need to learn about the pace at which society can begin a transition to a climate-stable economy; the likelihood of imposing unconscionable burdens and impossible tasks on future generations; the need to create incentives to accelerate technological development the address climate change; and the ready availability of "no regrets" policies that have very low or even no costs to the economy. Moving forward with a real and rational program to reduce GHGs allows us to address this challenge in a way that is timely, consistent, meaningful, and cost-effective. Top
Are voluntary GHG reduction programs sufficient to control U.S. GHG emissions, or is a mandatory program necessary?
- In response to the goal of the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change to stabilize GHG concentrations at a level that would prevent dangerous human interference with the climate system, the United States has instituted a number of programs since 1992. These include voluntary GHG mitigation programs, research and development, and a subset of energy policies that focus on energy efficiency and renewable energy. More than a decade of experience with these programs shows that while they have at times inspired significant action on the part of individual companies, these measures have not succeeded in reducing, or even stabilizing, total U.S. emissions. U.S. greenhouse gas emissions increased roughly 12 percent between 1990 and 2001, and are projected to increase another 12 percent by 2012. Voluntary programs can provide important experience for designing future efforts, but they cannot stimulate the broad engagement that will be necessary to achieve the level of emissions reductions that ultimately will be required. In order for the United States to achieve the significant GHG reductions necessary to address climate change, it must implement a mandatory GHG reduction program. Top
What are the key elements of a prospective U.S. climate change program?
- A number of policy options are available to secure emissions reductions, but to be effective and affordable, a long-term emissions reduction program must couple mandatory GHG reductions with technology development and market mechanisms. A comprehensive domestic strategy would couple short- and long-term measures that aim to (1) improve the tracking and reporting of GHG emissions; (2) promote new technologies and practices; and (3) provide a foundation upon which to secure long-term emissions reductions. While each of these objectives can be pursued in a number of different ways, an effective strategy must address all three. Top
Which greenhouse gases should be controlled in a domestic climate change program?
- In the effort to understand and address global climate change, most analysis has focused on rapidly rising emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) and options for reducing them. Indeed, CO2, a byproduct of fossil fuel combustion, is the principal greenhouse gas contributing to global warming. However, other greenhouse gases including methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), and what have been called the "synthetic gases," hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), perfluorocarbons (PFCs), and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), also are important contributors to climate change. From both an environmental and an economic standpoint, effective climate change strategies should address both CO2 and these other greenhouse gases. Top
Should a domestic (U.S.) climate change program be compatible with international efforts to address climate change?
- A domestic (U.S.) strategy ultimately must reflect any international commitments by the United States. As domestic and international programs evolve, close coordination between them is critical. This is especially important for companies that operate and compete both domestically and abroad, and for U.S.-based companies that sell products abroad, as they will be subject to rules dealing with climate change in other countries. In addition, coordination is necessary to maximize effectiveness of emissions trading and other flexibility mechanisms now being developed at the international level. Top
What is the current Administration's climate change strategy and will it reduce the nation's greenhouse gas emissions?
- On February 14, 2002, President Bush announced a new climate change strategy for the United States that sets a voluntary "greenhouse gas intensity" target for the nation, expands existing programs encouraging companies to voluntarily report and reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, and proposes increased federal funding for climate change science and technology development. Some elements of the Administration's strategy may provide additional incentive to companies to voluntarily reduce greenhouse gas emissions. However, the Administration's target - an 18 percent reduction in emissions intensity between now and 2012 - will allow actual emissions to increase 12 percent over the same period. Emissions will continue to grow at nearly the same rate as at present. Top
What actions has Congress taken to address climate change in the United States?
- As the scientific evidence of climate change has mounted, so has Congressional activity. The number of introduced climate change-related bills increased from seven in the 105th Congress (1997 - 1998) to 25 in the 106th Congress (1999 - 2000), and to more than 50 in the 107th Congress (2001 - 2002). In addition, the climate change issue was raised dozens of times during debate in the 107th Congress and was discussed in over 30 congressional hearings. Climate change measures are increasingly being offered by members of both the Democratic and Republican Parties. In January 2003 the bipartisan team of Senators John McCain (R-AZ) and Joseph Lieberman (D-CT) introduced legislation that would establish an economy-wide GHG cap-and-trade program (Climate Stewardship Act of 2003, S. 139, 108th Cong.).
The growing interest suggests that a bipartisan consensus could develop in the near term around certain legislative proposals, including measures to require the reporting and disclosure of GHG emissions, protect companies reducing GHG emissions from being penalized under a future GHG reduction program, and promote carbon sequestration. Addressing the challenge of climate change will, however, ultimately require a more comprehensive set of approaches possibly including mechanisms to limit GHG emissions and allow the trading of GHG emissions credits, and efficiency standards to promote the use of efficient products and technologies. Top
Are individual states adopting policies to address climate change?
- Some U.S. states have been formulating climate change policy for more than a decade, although their efforts have expanded and intensified in the past few years. In some cases, states have attempted to address climate change explicitly while in others it has been an incidental benefit of other policies (e.g., energy policy). Reflective of the vast scope of activity that generates greenhouse gases, state policies have been enacted that reduce GHG emissions in such areas as renewable energy, air pollution control, agriculture and forestry, waste management, transportation, and energy development, among others. In almost all cases, there have been multiple drivers behind and multiple benefits from these state policies. In Texas, for example, the desire for energy independence, economic development, and air pollution control drove the state to promote renewable energy. Not all states have demonstrated interest in these initiatives and some legislatures have taken steps to prevent state agencies from pursuing any efforts that are designed to reduce greenhouse gases. Nonetheless, there has been a remarkable increase and diversification of state policies since the late 1990s, reflected in their current operation in every region of the country. Collectively, they constitute a diverse set of policy innovations rich with lessons for the next generation of American climate change policy. Top
What kinds of energy policies can reduce greenhouse gas emissions?
- Energy use and climate change are inextricably linked. The majority of U.S. GHG emissions 84 percent — are in the form of CO2, resulting almost entirely from the combustion of fossil fuels. As a result, energy policies that reduce fossil fuel use will reduce GHG emissions. Fossil fuel use can be reduced by: (1) deploying technologies that increase energy efficiency (e.g., more efficient power plants, cars, and appliances) and (2) employing non-fossil fueled energy sources (e.g., solar, wind, geothermal, biomass, hydroelectric, nuclear energy, or renewables-based hydrogen). CO2 emissions also can be reduced by shifting from high-carbon to lower-carbon fuels (e.g., shifting from coal to natural gas in the electricity sector), and by employing carbon capture and sequestration technologies.
Given this close relationship between energy use and GHG emissions, near-term energy policy choices have significant future implications for climate change. Climate-friendly energy policies fall into one of three general categories — policies that: (1) reduce GHG emissions now; (2) promote technology advancement or infrastructure development that will reduce the costs of achieving GHG emissions reductions in the future; and (3) minimize the amount of new capital investment in assets that would be substantially devalued (or "stranded") if a GHG program were implemented. Top


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