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Band Together (Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam) : Mitchie is thrilled to be back at Camp Rock with her friends, especially Shane. Then most of the counselors switch to the new Camp Star across the lake, and Camp Rock may have to close! Both camps will face off at Final Jam in the ultimate battle of the bands. Can Mitchie and Shane stop Camp Star from stealing the spotlight - forever?
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Affordable Cozy Beach House with private Jacuzzi in New Smyrna Beach
- bedrooms 3
- baths 1½
- sleeps 6
- pool no
- hot tub yes
- pets allowed yes
- type House
- community North Beach
rates (USD)
/ night
$ 100 - $ 1,350 / week
$ 2,400 - $ 3,800 / month
New Smyrna Beach House deals
stays between: 8/26/14 & 9/2/14
deal expires today
last min getaway beach house with hot tub
This house is close to Flagler and a min walk to the beach come on down and have some fun.
- $200 $130/night ($70 off)
deal# D6H8QX
vacation rental description
Come and watch the sunrise at one of the most beautiful white sandy beaches in Florida. New Smyrna Beach and the river offers glimpses of Manatees with their calfs, Dolphins and all different types of birds including the American Bald Eagle.
The home is located 1 minute by foot to the beach and also the old cozy main street Flagler Ave. With all of it's small shops, local artists, restaurants , ice cream stores, beach buggy and bike rentals.
This area is what Florida used to be. Not a lot of cement high rises. Just a plain sweet small city with lots of natural beauty and conservation land.
This newly, fully furnished, renovated house has beautiful golden, beige limestone throughout. Everything in the home is new including all the utilties.
The open kitchen seats 6-8 people comfortably. If you love to cook there is plenty of counter space and a built in limestone second kitchen table.
The kitchen opens into the living room. The large living room has a view of palm trees. Along with a 46 '' Samsung HDTV , DVD player, and High Speed Wireless Internet. The couch is also large and comfortable enough to be used as a sleeper.
The master bedroom has a king bed and a reading corner to relax or just daydream after a day at the beach.
The 2nd bedroom has a trundle bed (2 twins)
The living room has a futon bed, which can stay there or placed in the extra room which is the enclosed air conditioned patio. A extra bed is also availble for this room if needed.
The backside of the house is landscaped very tropical and has a private Jacuzzi and a grill for barbecuing, or also just relaxing at home.
Smokers can enjoy their cigaretts outside in this area.
It is also fenced in incase you want to bring your 4 legged kid. No worries, please just ask. New Smyrna is very pet friendly and there are enough places to take your dog for nice long walks and even some restaurants.
The house also has a private garage. A full bath and an outside extra enclosed shower for privacy to wash the sand off after the beach.
Come on down, relax and enjoy this beautiful, natural coastal area.
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property availability
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Last modified on 09-7-2009 at 8:34 PM.
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Cindy Homfeld 386 690 6044
house rental amenities
Linens, Towels, Bedding
Patio with table and seating for 6
Private Jacuzzi
Outside propane grill
Outside built in limestone shower & full bath inside
towels,linens, blankets, pillows
beach cooler
boogie boards
washer and dryer
a/c & central heat for winter
coffee machine
Flatscreen in master
46" HDTV Samsung Flatscreen in Living room
Another TV in twin bedroom
Highspeed Internet
Fenced in yard
full bath
Private outside enclosed shower
Beach chairs
Beach Boogie Boards
2 bikes
Minimum stay 2 nights
activities and attractions in New Smyrna Beach Atlantic Coast Central
We are the closet beach to Disney and all the attractions in Orlando, Cape Canaveral Space Center . New Smyrna offers lots of intersting things to do.
Fishing from the piers , or National Park are great, or taking a walk out to the light house.You can rent kayaks and go along the river watching manatees and dolphins swim by. The National Seashore park is great for collecting seashells and seeing where the Indians at Turtle Mound lived. You can go out on a boat that tours the river and see all different types of wild life. The local small stores have lots to offer as well as the other main street, Canal St. The little drug store goes back to the early 1900's. They still have an old soda pop fountain. The street also has nice restaurants, antique shops and is just like going back in time. Quaint and sweet with one of the most beautiful beaches Florida has to offer.
vacation rental rates
The house rents for 100. to 214. per night.
Will also rent out for less days. Price upon request.
If available last minute rates offered. Please just ask.
Please add an additional cleaning fee of 100. and 12.5% tax and security deposit of 250. to the lower base rate.
special events add on 200 per week to the base price
Prices subject to change
Cindy Homfeld 386 690 6044
accepted payment methods
Prior to paying a reservation deposit, always verify payment instructions by calling the phone number displayed on this listing page. By contacting the owner directly and paying by an approved method - credit card, paypal, check or bank transfer - your reservation payment will be protected up to $1,000.Learn more in our Security Center
Top things to do in New Smyrna Beach
- Enjoy the beach
- Go seashelling
- go golfing
- go fishing
- go swimming
Top things to do on a budget
- Go to an Orange Grove pick fruit
- Go to the beach
- Take a walk to the lighthouse
- Go see the manatees
- Look for Dolphins
Top things to do with a family
- Go shopping Daytona Flea Market
- rent kayaks
- Go bike riding, or out to eat
- Go to amusement parks
- Take a boat ride along the river
Cindy Homfeld , owner

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I just turned 49, and have been playing electric bass and guitar since I was 14, and took up flute a few years, later, and eventually saxophone as well. I graduated from St. Mary's College of Maryland in 1985 with a Bachelors degree in classical guitar, and have been teaching guitar and electric bass for over 25 years. I'm an eclectic player who has studied and integrated many concepts from varying styles including classical, flamenco, jazz, blues, and rock, and I've developed a unique and highly effective teaching method that draws from and builds upon the CAGED system and other established successful methods. My approach to teaching emphasizes simultaneously learning musical concepts, knowledge and skills, and is a highly analytical approach that stresses simplifying, understanding, and mastering "the basics" of musical and instrument-specific knowledge and skills. I specialize in teaching ambitious and highly-motivated students who want to learn as much as they can, go as far as they can, and are prepared to commit to diligent study and practice, and I've developed a system that makes doing so as easy as possible -while utilizing the strengths and adapting to the goals of the individual student(s).
*** Lesson Details ***
My lesson approach is disciplined yet laid-back and supportive, emphasizing identifying and understanding the most basic musical and instrument-specific knowledge and skills upon which everything else is based. My approach is holistic, and emphasizes understanding the connections between everything; with new students who know nothing, I of course start from scratch; with students who do have some knowledge and/or skills, I'll emphasize reinforcing their knowledge and skill and "connecting" "puzzle pieces" -knowledge they already have- to increase that understanding they already have. Early lessons emphasize acquiring knowledge of the CAGED system (especially chords, arpeggios and scales), knowledge of basic musical concepts (especially intervals and chords), tuning the instrument, and proper playing/practice technique.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Upstairs in loft or living room with bass/guitar amp, keyboard and seating for parents.
*** Travel Equipment ***
Students coming to my home can use my amps & cords (if applicable). I provide paper & printed lesson info. I expect students to have/use their own instruments. Of course, I also have a keyboard, for reference & use.
*** Specialties ***
Jazz, classical, rock & blues -with a strong flamenco influence. My approach emphasizes learning/practicing knowledge & skill(s) at the same time, using many exercises to facilitate this. I prefer teaching advanced and/or highly-motivated "serious" students. I play/teach electric, steel-string, classical guitar -both fingerstyle & pick- and electric bass. I'm also a highly-competent flute and saxophone instructor.
I strongly emphasize learning the basics of music and the Western musical alphabet, the basics of music theory, and eventually, more complex elements/aspects of music -such as advanced harmony, counterpoint, and composition.
Accompaniment, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Cello, Classical Piano, Ear Training, Guitar, Music Theory, Piano, Upright Bass, Viola, Violin
I teach according to your individual needs. I help you become successful on piano, violin, viola, bass, guitar. I help you learn the instrument and learn to read music with my own ideas using fun worksheets and songs you really like to learn how to play. I fill your voids with activities such as practice techniques, sub-lessons, and ear training. I guide you toward proper posture, tone development, and the ability to keep a steady beat. I help you develop your musical independence by tweaking lessons to help you succeed. I believe talent is not a factor in learning. Mastering an instrument is the result of effective instruction and step by step guidance toward foundations and skills. I love to teach private lessons because I believe in spreading the word to make the great gift of playing music available to many. It is an inherited right and gift to enjoy a lifetime of personal satisfaction from playing a musical instrument. I love to help students build confidence and make progress. I help them problem solve by going through problems with them. I teach "how to think" and how to become a life long learner of the instrument. I love the challenge of finding ways to help students become successful at every step of the way. I am excited and enthused to be apart of student progress. I am influenced by many 20th Century performers including Van Cliburn, Oscar Peterson, George Shearing, Erroll Garner, Yudi Menuhin, Issac Stern and Horowitz among others. I am passionate in my teaching about providing an effective solution to my student's needs.
I am a professional educator who works with children and has the patience to help them. I am a performer who has over 30 years of public experience in solo playing as well as ensemble work. I have performed at Nordstrom for nine years, and performed at many private functions. I have performed classical as well as jazz music as part as my performance experience. I have taught private lessons for a total of nine years.
*** Lesson Details ***
I believe in personalizing your approach to the strangeness of the instrument. You need to learn much about posture, and proper tone production within the first year. Method books are not "how to" books. You need a teacher to guide you toward becoming familiar with the instrument. You also need to learn how to listen to the sounds you make as you play. To develop "musical independence" you need to become musically literate, develop tone production skills, and internalize a steady beat. Rhythm and tone are basic concepts that must be mastered to maximize pleasure in playing your instrument. Learning how to problem solve is another skill I teach so you can help yourself toward progress.
I believe in using the instrument in daily activities such as playing "Happy Birthday" at family get together. Christmas Songs or Hanukkah Songs can bring much joy during December family parties.
A musician in the house brings much joy during holidays and celebrations; and the families are brought closer together. Memories are created and last forever. Playing an instrument is exciting and expresses what can not be said using words. I believe in teaching students based on their strengths, and building upon them. I am excited to help you learn!!
You can advance quickly if you are taught to listen to yourself and use common sense, and make sense of the music theory I will teach you.I will guide you every step of the way to understand how music works. Music lessons are fun and enjoyable. I am pleased to guide you through your learning every step of the way. My students in Las Vegas have had much success with my teaching and guidance. I will succeed where others fail. You will reap the benefits of my professional instruction.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Grand Piano 5'1', Digital Piano 88 Keys, Violin, Viola, Bass Guitar ( 5 String Fretless), electric guitar (Fender), Upright Bass 3/4 Size French/German Bows.
I also have instruments to loan out to new students. They include; Full Size Violin, 3/4 Size Violin, Viola, Various Guitars, and various Keyboards including 88 Key Digital Piano.
*** Travel Equipment ***
I carry a piano keyboard, guitar, 5 string bass guitar, violin, viola, electric guitar (Fender).
*** Specialties ***
Suzuki for string instruments. Thompson, Schawm for piano. Blues, Jazz and " real book " for jazz piano as well as Frank Mantooth books for chords. I also create materials to suit individual student needs. Classical piano volumes
Acoustic Guitar, Acting, Audition Prep, Broadway Singing, Classical Voice, Country Singing, Gospel Singing, Guitar, Improv Acting, Musical Theater, Music Performance, Singing, Songwriting, Speaking Voice, Theater Acting
I have been active in the entertainment industry since the age of 12, when I gave my first professional performance. Prior to that I was already being introduced to music with years of guitar, and then vocal instruction. I do not remember a time of my life when I was not singing somewhere; in the house, in the yard, in the classroom. That is perhaps why I identify so well with the young people who gather so much enjoyment from "just singing" at every opportunity. I studied professionally for over 10 years with renown soprano and voice teacher Sylvia Jensen, who was instrumental in the enhancement of my vocal knowledge and technique. She is now the Director of Education for the Miss Ohio pageants of the Miss America competitions, elevating many young ladies to the national spotlight. At age 14, I auditioned for, and was added to cast of a network television variety program, "The Gene Carroll Show", that was a television institution for over 30 years in the Midwest. I was a featured performer on that program for over 7 years, all the while perfecting the art of "playing to a camera." This experience was invaluable, and the knowledge I gathered is now included in my curriculum. I also began performing a solo act in the nightclub circuit at the age of 15, performing up and down the "north coast" from Cleveland, OH, (my home), to Erie. PA. At a very young age, I learned the difficult art of choosing musical material and pacing a show; also adapting to performing under a myriad of conditions with a vast array of musical accompaniment. After graduating college with a degree in Business Administration and Marketing, I assembled my own band, and took to the road. That experience eventually brought the act to Las Vegas in 1982. Over the years my show has been a staple in major casino cabarets in Las Vegas, and all over Nevada. Since my first engagement at The Landmark Hotel in the early 1980's, I have literally been up and down the famed Las Vegas Strip many times over. The Desert Inn, The Dunes, The Stardust, The Maxim, The Tropicana, New York New York, Mandalay Bay, MGM, Bally's, The Flamingo, The Imperial Palace, The Four Queens, The Golden Nugget, The Fremont, The Venetian, The Palazzo, and a three year engagement at The Riviera. My show is truly comprised of musical variety; classics, show tunes, jazz, rock, blues, r&b, country. Even a presentation of "Music of the Night" from Phantom of the Opera, that I perform in full costume. It is this ability to successfully deliver an extensive repertoire that I am enthusiastic about passing along to the next generation of entertainers.
I have been truly blessed in my career to have experienced so many highlights; too many to document. From winning an understudy roll in the Broadway Musical "Platinum" starring Hollywood actress Alexis Smith, to performing our National Anthem at events ranging from Major League Baseball to ESPN Boxing to receptions for major dignitaries, to recording 7 albums and a full-length video, to being asked to perform for Mr. Frank Sinatra at the Frank Sinatra Celebrity Golf Tournament, I have lived a full life on stage, learning and absorbing every bit of knowledge gathered along the way.
Now it is my desire to escalate my status as an educator to a more "one on one" experience; availing myself the opportunity to pass along that wealth of knowledge to individual students who aspire to enjoy the entertainment profession as I have, providing them with the skills needed to successfully compete. Or, should it be their choice not to pursue entertainment as a vocation, to gain a working understanding of all facets of their instrument so as to gain a better appreciation of music. Whatever the goal of the student, I feel that I am equipped to provide them with the tools needed to achieve that goal.
*** Lesson Details ***
Content of Sessions
Generally, the first 10-15 minutes of each lesson will be focused on vocal warm up and exercise. (For guitar students, we will review the previous
week's assignment). For Vocal Students, it is understood that the voice mechanism is made up of muscles, and as an athlete prepares for a sporting event, a singer must prepare to vocalize. It is at this time in our lesson when the student will develop good habits of voice maintenance, which will serve them well throughout their careers. The proper care and preservation of the vocal unit cannot be stressed enough, especially for pubescent and pre-pubescent students. Vocal chords in a developmental stage are most susceptible to damage, and because they are particularly sensitive, they must be handled with care. Our warm up regimen is designed to strengthen as well as preserve the singing voice.
I am not an advocate of getting too involved and "bogged down" in the technical aspects of singing, especially with the young students, and
especially early in our program. This is not to say that breath control, tonality, pitch, etc. are not vital to good singing, because these workings are ESSENTIAL, and their application will certainly be incorporated into our studies. Some instructors, on occasion, have a tendency to lose sight of the fact that much to do with singing happens "naturally", and too much focus on the "technical" can actually be inhibiting. This can alter a beautiful, natural tone into one that is unnatural and contrived.
I adhere to the philosophy that above all else, SINGERS WANT TO SING SONGS, and musicians-in-training want to play music. That is our focus, and all of our training is conceived with that objective in mind. All the technical knowledge and coaching serves no purpose without practical application. It is my belief that the most significant progress occurs when a vocalist is singing a song.
Nearly every element of instruction can be utilized in the performance of one song. This is why the majority of our session time will be spent "in song". For the very young student, we will concentrate our efforts with the students choices of favorite and familiar songs. The older students will undoubtedly have favorite songs, styles and artists. Special attention will be paid to the genre most enjoyed by the student, but diversity will be emphasized as well, and a variety of genres will be unpacked and explored. I believe that whatever a student's musical goals and aspirations, it is in their best interest to gain knowledge and insight in all facets of music, singing, and performance.
The most vital pre-requisite for any student is their enthusiasm. My ambition will be to harness that enthusiasm and channel it productively through stimulating instruction. Our sessions will be informative and educational, but always predicated upon "having fun with music".
I am proud to feature a curriculum that emphasizes the entertainment aspect of singing as well as the technical; created to benefit all ages and experience levels, from beginner to seasoned professional. After just weeks of my "Triple Threat Training" a student will begin to see astounding results: vocally, musically, and in the art of performance. I am excited to share my knowledge with you. Let's get started!
*** Studio Equipment ***
My studio is equipped with a full vocal sound system with microphones that I utilize to teach the valuable art of mic technique. Young students enjoy using the mics and hearing themselves sing and perform. Since our lessons are predicated on enjoying the art of singing, this opportunity has proven invaluable. For the advanced performer, studying all aspects of amplification and what a singer should know about their stage sound is a part of our educational curriculum. My studio is furnished with the equipment that is essential to mastering that knowledge.
Since the practical aspect of my course is based on singing songs, I provide all the latest technology required to allow my students the opportunity to sing the songs of their choosing, with and without the lead vocal tracks. I feel that when students are singing their favorite songs, it offers me the greatest teaching opportunities. I make certain the every musical genre can be represented, and feel I have the knowledge and ability to guide the student is whatever their musical tastes. My studio is also equipped with piano (for vocal exercises), and guitars, which gives me opportunity to accompany my students when the musical moment is appropriate. Be assured that all the technology I need to fulfill the educational needs of my students is but a step away!!
Music Performance, Music Recording, Music Theory, Opera Voice, Singing, Songwriting, Speaking Voice
Sharon T. is a professional singer, international recording artist and songwriter. She released her first single here in the US in 2003 and reached number 7 in the Tower Records� chart. Her single �Tell Me� a dance version of the Philippines legendary composer/producer Louie Ocampo's composition was released in Europe in 2004. This landed Sharon T gigs in London, Burgundy, France and Italy. Sharon T is currently with Kult Records, a New York based recording company and is soon to release her own composition �Don�t Tell Me�
under the same label. She is also in a joint venture with Dauman Music, Universal Music Group doing songwriting and musical arrangements.
Golden Pisces has helped aspiring singers sing with power and control and develop their confidence. Sharon T's lessons include physical exercises that develop the support muscles, proper breathing techniques to control tone support, high voice techniques,
blending of the voice registers (splitting the voice into head tone and chest tone has ruined many voices) and stage attitude. Sharon T�s experience as a singer, performer, recording artist and producer allows her insights into the problems of singers. She also
helps her students in recording sessions.
Sharon T sang the National Anthem for the LA Lakers at the Staples recently and wowed the audience with the strength of her voice, according to Kobe one of the Best Renditions of National Anthem in the history of his Lakers Team. Sharon T. has GROUPS produced champions and finalists in several singing competitions. Some of our students were given major roles in school plays recognizing
their singing abilities. And now a group just got signed with YOUNG MONEY (Producer to Nicki Minaj , Drake , Tyga and many famous artists) and the group WTF � WE THE FUTURE is starting tour in July 2013 with Lil Wayne W3 The Future is currently touring back to back with Austin Mahone 2014. Lose your fear of singing high notes, develop your confidence, break your personal singing barriers, learn the proper singing techniques and sing with power. Learn these in just several lessons than most voice teachers teach in several months
*** Lesson Details ***
Im a teacher that will create and involve myself to the students, I will be singing with you so my sound will remain in your thoughts and muscle memory. I am not strict nor laid back. But guaranteed will make a fun lesson and the student will go asking for more hours. Music has been my life its my PASSION ... so lets have fun and GET THAT SINGING VOICE TO THE TOP !!!
*** Studio Equipment ***
*** Travel Equipment ***
cd player microphone
*** Specialties ***
Accompaniment, Audition Prep, Classical Piano, Flexibility Training, Harp, Music Performance, Music Theory, Piano, Pilates
Hi! I am a soloist, chamber music artist, and music teacher based in Las Vegas, and I currently have openings in my studio for private music students! I would love to share my love of music with you.
I have over fifteen years of experience teaching piano and harp lessons to students of all ages and levels. As a doctoral candidate at Indiana University, I have the background and capability to teach beginning to advanced students. With a doctoral minor field in music theory, I provide my students with a thorough understanding of how music actually works.
I have earned national recognition as a winner of several major music competitions, including the American Harp Society Young Professional Competition, the Anne Adams Awards, and the National Federation of Music Clubs Competition. I have also been a strong competitor in several international harp competitions. I have performed throughout the US, including at Carnegie Hall, as well as at the World Harp Congresses in Geneva and Dublin.
I have been privileged to study with wonderful, internationally respected teachers. I enjoy sharing my love of music with my students. I encourage all my students to play their best and to learn pieces that they enjoy and that challenge them, while keeping the experience fun and nurturing.
I believe that no matter what someone's goals are in playing music, learning to play an instrument teaches important life skills. Among those skills are discipline; efficiency in completing a task (or practicing a particular piece); developing strategies to approach large projects, such as a paper or a large musical work; and how to stick with something, even if it is difficult. In that vein, one of my foremost priorities as a teacher is to help my students learn to teach themselves. I seeks a balance between challenging my students and cultivating a sense of camaraderie and playful exploration.
*** Lesson Details ***
For beginning piano students, I use the Faber method.
Lessons typically include music theory. Students will be given clear assignments to practice and complete.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Korg N1 Synthesizer Keyboard
Lyon and Healy harps
Acting, Broadway Singing, Classical Voice, Musical Theater, Music Performance, Opera Voice, Singing, Stage Performance, Theater Acting
♪ If you want to...
1) Build a vocal technique that will not fail you
2) Have piece of mind that the SOUND you want to come out of your mouth WILL come out
3) Know that you are using your own 100% authentic sound
...then you have found the right teacher!
Most teachers "vocalize" or "warm you up" for 5 or 10 minutes and then the lesson is spent just singing through songs with no real emphasis on how to execute awe-inspiring and healthy singing.
Working with me is a truly distinctive experience, much like a workout with a trainer (Don't laugh because I'm a little over weight!). We will spend the hour working on very physical and specific exercises to build a comprehensive technique that will support you through any genre of singing. At the end of each lesson, usually about 15 minutes, we can work on your chosen repertoire. Utilizing both vocalise and song literature that you choose, we will go through very pragmatic and utilitarian methods that will generate an easy, free and uniquely individual sound.
Main teaching studio is 14'x14'
800 sq ft recital & class space
Sound System with:
iPhone/iPod dock
Standard 3.5mm input jack for other phones/players
"Old School" cassette tape recording
Full Library of Classical, Musical Theatre, Pop Music
✓ I have served as a vocal consultant on many professional recording sessions
✓ I have nearly 20 years experience working in all genres - POP/Rock, Opera, and Musical Theatre. I have a long client list that includes many celebrities all the way to beginners who are dedicated and ready to embark on a systematic process.
✓ In order to gauge your progress, I also provide performance opportunities through quarterly recitals and studio classes.
In addition to a rigorous performing career, Mr. H. has also been the principal associate vocal technician to world renouned master clinician Joann C. Zajac for the past fifteen years. Known for unearthing talent; building voices from inception; and guiding and managing the well trained singers through the inherent difficulties of a performing career: ZajacStudio has earned a coveted reputation for providing a meticulous regimen that builds a strong and consistant singer with a "complete package" ready to take on the difficulties and rewards of a major career. Students have traveled from as far as Hong Kong to work with these down to earth and practical technicians and they encompass every genre including pop, musical theatre, and opera. Using Ms. Zajac's exceptional approach, clients have garnered both critical and popular success working on Broadway, London's West End, and in opera houses all over the world. The ZajacStudio client list also includes recording artists and a long list of top celebrities.
Working with the concept that all performance art is simple storytelling, Zeffin is also an accomplished director and acting coach. He is the co-founder of Singing Actors' Lab, the production and group class arm of ZajacStudio. The mission of SAL is to bring the best of both worlds from acting and classical singing to a "no compromises" well rounded performance where acting choices support the vocal technique and vice versa. SAL has produced many full productions of operas, legit musical theater, also a series of concerts at Le Petit Greek Los Angeles, and a countless array of master classes throughout the country. As a stage director Mr. H.'s productions have been on the stages of Opera Las Vegas; Los Angeles' Dell Chamber Opera; Larchmont Concert Opera; California State University, Northridge; Wichita State University; and also recently at the Off Broadway Theater, The Lambs.
Zeffin has sung over 90 leading roles at many of the country's most significant opera houses including Dallas Opera, New York City Opera, Santa Fe Opera, Opera Pacific, Opera Theatre of Pittsburg, Palm Beach Opera, Opera Delaware, Toledo Opera, New Orleans Opera, Dicapo Opera Theater, and also at Hungary's Szeged & Pecs National Theaters. Mr. H. has had the pleasure of many orchestral appearances as a soloist with the Brooklyn Philharmonic; Lincoln Center's Little Orchestra Society of New York; Westfield Symphony; Palm Beach Opera Orchestra; Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra; Owensboro Symphony; Bear Valley Music Festival Orchestra and Rome's International Chamber Orchestra. His signature operatic roles include Scarpia (Tosca), Escamillo (Carmen), and Jack Rance (La Fanciulla del West). Mr. H. also represented the USA as John Proctor in the award-winning production of The Crucible broadcast to 46 countries on Mezzo Television.
"Steven is very professional and extremely helpful. He always has a smile on and is serious about helping you phrase the music. I would highly recommend him to anyone."
"It's been really exciting so far! Jordan has been so helpful, so knowledgeable. I could not have found a better instructor and I'm getting better and better every day."
"My daughter's wedding was weeks away and I had never been able to dance a step. With Jenny's help, I came further than ever before in such short time in any subject."


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Modifying Public Domain Images
I have a collection of images in the public domain that I want to work with. I'm going to touch some of them up in Photoshop and radically alter others. I might combine some images.
I understand that no one can own an image in the public domain. But if I "enhance" a public domain image, can I claim copyright or something similar over my modification?
For example, imagine a black-and-white image of a blue whale that's in the public domain. If I take that same image and add some text describing the anatomy - Head, Flippers, Tail, etc. - then add a blue background, can I tell people they're welcome to track down the original public domain image and do what they want with it, but they can't copy my modification? (I think the legal term for this sort of thing is derivative, but I'm not sure.)
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Burke appointed director of veteran and military affairs
Sept. 4, 2013 - Jason Burke has been appointed to the newly created position of director of veteran and military affairs.
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In his new position, Burke will work closely with both undergraduate and graduate-level administrative offices to ensure veterans' benefits are used effectively and efficiently.
"I will be an advocate for Quinnipiac veterans and military students as well as their dependents by providing a wide range of support services and outreach both on and off campus," Burke said. "I hope this position enables our veteran student cadre to continue to grow and utilize its services well beyond graduation."
Prior to joining Quinnipiac, Burke was an associate professor in the national security affairs department at the United States Naval War College in Newport, R.I.
Burke earned a master's degree in national strategic studies from the United States Naval War College and a bachelor's degree in oceanography from the United States Naval Academy.
He is also a member of the United States Naval Academy Alumni Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Tailhook Association.
Jason is married to Lauri Burke and has two children, Layne, 17, and Sydney, 13.


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The Tyler Police Department is investigating a sexual assault that was reported Thursday night in south Tyler.
An East Texas woman told police she was assaulted around 7:00 Thursday night in a wooded area near the intersection of Shiloh Road and Edinburgh Drive.
According to the police report filed, two black males pushed the woman into an embankment in the woods where they sexually assaulted her with an unknown object.
The woman was taken to a local hospital.
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Toomey Quartet Concert on Jan. 16 to Benefit Public Radio Jazz Programs
The John Toomey Quartet will perform a benefit jazz concert Friday, Jan. 16, on the Old Dominion University campus. Scheduled for 8 p.m. in Chandler Recital Hall of the Diehn Fine and Performing Arts Center, the concert will benefit the local WHRO/WHRV public radio station in support of its jazz programs. Admission is $15 and reservations are required.
"The quality and variety of music presented on public radio is essential to servicing the arts in the area," said Toomey, chair of ODU's music department and director of the jazz studies program. "Jae Sinnette's show, for example, is the only steady jazz show available in the Hampton Roads area."
The university is donating use of the hall, providing a sound engineer and offering parking in the circle lot by the Diehn Center for the event.
The John Toomey Quartet has performed locally since 1990 with a revolving set of musicians. This performance, featuring Eddie Williams on saxophone, Jimmy Masters on bass, Corey Fonville on drums and Toomey on piano, will include several original compositions from Toomey's "Refraction CD," Williams' "Hang Time" CD and "Special Ones," a CD recorded at Chandler Recital Hall in the 1990s and produced by the university.
To reserve a ticket, call 889-9301 with name, phone number and quantity of tickets requested. The $15 admission fee may be paid, by cash or check only, at the door.
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This week, horse enthusiasts are flocking to Waverly for one of the nations largest horse sales.
Horse owner John Schroeder traveled from Yankton, South Dakota.
"It's one of the more fun things I do a year," said Schroeder.
Schroeder says he knows the responsibility of taking care of a horse, but many people don't which is why so many horses are neglected.
"Realize right away all the responsibilities and all the expense that goes along with it. It can cost a lot of money for hay. Hay cost two to three hundred dollars a ton," said Schroeder.
Schroeder says there still needs to be other ways to dispose of horses.
Responsible Transportation, was looking to open a slaughter house in Iowa, but dropped their plans in August because the president said he couldn't afford to wait for more court deliberations.
As for Bernie Lettington with the Iowa Federation of Humane Societies he's glad this decision was made.
"Not only the humane aspect of the process of slaughtering them but there's all the food safety issues and a lot of environmental concerns. And I think there are other options that need to be explored," said Lettington.
For David Beyer, co-owner of the sale barn, his opinion is slaughtering horses should be an option.
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From May 12 to 16, RWB Corps de Ballet member Tristan Dobrowney competed in the Boston International Ballet Competition. Here is what Tristan had to say about his experience:
My experience in Boston was really amazing. I was staying with a friend who lives in Boston's North End. I arrived on Wednesday (May 11) afternoon and then took a class at 5:30pm. Alex Lapshin was teaching class and it was great. The class was held at the Boston Ballet Building which is in Back Bay Area of the city and the theatre was about a block away. After class we had orientation where we chose our numbers. Class was at 8:30am the next day and then we had some rehearsal time at the theatre. I hung around at the theatre all day and I had a while before I had to perform because I was number 62. I didn't end up doing my variations until around 9:30pm that night. The first one was Diana and Acteon and it went pretty well. The second variation was from La Bayadere and it didn't go as well as I had hoped. I didn't advance to the next round so I pretty much just had to do class on Friday. I watched the second round dancers that day and spent a bit more time exploring the city. All of the other competitors were very friendly and inspiring; it was very nice to be in close proximity with such amazing dancers. The entire city of Boston was so beautiful. All of the architecture is very amazing and the city is extremely walkable.
I watched Boston Ballet perform on Saturday afternoon. They were doing a Balanchine and Jerome Robbins program and it was incredible. It's always amazing to see so many dancers on stage performing in unison and Balanchine does this spectacularly. Boston Ballet performs in the Boston Opera House; the inside of the building is very ornate. Friends that I met at the Banff Summer Dancer program dance with Boston Ballet and it was great to see them perform. I spent time with my friends Saturday night and Sunday. As well, I watched the 3rd round of the competition on Sunday and was very impressed with all of the contemporary pieces. Then on Monday it was the awards ceremony and gala performance. There were guests artists performing from Boston Ballet, The Dance Theatre of Harlem and from New York City Ballet, as well as prize winners from the competition. It was a great show and very nice to see brilliant artists from a variety of companies. It was sad to have to say good-bye to everyone but just an amazing experience to have met them all.
It was really great to talk to the judges and coaches from around the world and have them compliment the Royal Winnipeg Ballet. Sometimes it gets a little isolated in Winnipeg so it was nice to hear that our Company is being recognized internationally. All in all I had a wonderful experience and would definitely go to another competition or event similar to this. I would also like to return to Boston in the near future, I had a great connection with the city.


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Turnovers, poor free throw shooting doom Gators in loss at South Carolina
- 10:20 am Thursday, February 11th, 2010 by Post Staff
One look at the box score is all it takes for Erving Walker to summarize the Gators' 77-71 loss to South Carolina on Wednesday night.
The Gators committed 20 turnovers, compared to six for the Gamecocks. And Florida, which entered the game as the SEC's second-best free throw shooting team (71 percent), hit just 10 of 23 from the line (43 percent).
"We just gave the game away," Walker said, via the Gainesville Sun. "It was just a lack of focus, which is a concern considering what's at stake."
What's at stake is the Gators' first NCAA Tournament bid in three seasons. Florida, which had boosted its resume by winning six of seven games before Wednesday night, instead dropped to 17-7, 6-4 in the SEC, with tough games against Xavier, Tennessee, Ole Miss, Vanderbilt and Kentucky remaining.
The Gators could have done without a loss to South Carolina (14-9, 5-4, RPI 71), and the players were frustrated with their performance Wednesday, especially at the free throw line.
"The game was left out on the free throw line for us," Florida coach Billy Donovan said.
Walker, an 81 percent shooter entering the game, hit 6-of-10. Freshman Erik Murphy hit 1-of-5, and junior forward Alex Tyus was 1-of-4.
South Carolina, meanwhile, hit 19-of-24 free throws.
"No one on this team is a 40 percent free-throw shooter," said junior Chandler Parsons (13 points, 11 rebounds, six assists). "It's just a matter of us coming in with more focus. If we hit some free throws, it's a much different game."


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Kelty Tioga 5500
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Huge! You could pack everything you'd ever need in…
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $110
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- Stress on tension straps
You could pack everything you'd ever need in the wilderness into this bag. It's monolithic. it's actually a little too big for me personally, unless i was going to cross the country on foot during the winter. but then i'd have concerns about the frame holding up.
The pins and straps that hold it all together feel like they experience quite a bit of stress every time the pack gets picked up or sat down. it comes with extra pins, but something that can hold this much volume should feel a little more solid if it's to be my go-to pack for hauling such large loads.
It's also very easy to throw you off balance because of its huge size. with a decent load, it'll stick off your back a good foot and 1/2, and it's also pretty wide.
The pack its self is rock solid, but given the size, I wouldn't want to carry it anywhere that it might get caught up on stuff. it could get very exhausting very quick. it's also a bit excesive for most trail hiking.
I stared a new category on this pack because in this…
Design: Top Loading / Front Loading
Size: 5500ci / 90L
Number of Pockets: 6 External / 1 Internal / Sleeping Bag Compartment
Max. Load Carried: 75lb
Height of Owner: 5'10"
Price Paid: $145
I stared a new category on this pack because in this year's model the design and dimensions have changed as well as the material.
This pack seems to be well made as well as having a killer warranty. I have carried it over 50 miles with heavy and light loads and it carries the weight well and comfortably.
The divider between the main pack and sleeping bag is removable so it can be used as a 1 compartment or a 2 compartment pack. The frame is extend able and the carry harness is very adjustable. So it can be easily adjusted to fit nearly everyone.
The only downfall to this pack I have found is in this years model Kelty has discontinued the load lifter system which I do like that option. It is compatible for generic hydration systems. The two straps that hold the hood down are also compression straps so if you are not using the full pack size it cam be drawn down to eliminate load shifting & shaking.
The pocket configuration is as follows left side one long zippered pocket on the outside with blind sleeve pocket for things like tent poles behind the main pocket. Right side has two small zippered pockets with compression straps the will hold a collapsible trekking pole very nicely when your not using it (well that's where I carry mine when not in use) and between the top pocket and the pack bag is a mesh drop-in pouch that is large enough to hold 2 1qt nalgene water bottles.
On the front is a large egg shaped zippered pocket and on the hood is a zippered pocket with the zipper in the middle of the pocket so you can put items on top of the hood or below in the part that hangs down. Inside of the pack has a wide pocket for fitting your hydration balder in it. On the front of the pack is a carry handle, ice ax loop & daisy chain.
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A tried and true work horse, the Kelty Tioga 5500 Backpack comes with a hydration sleeve, excellent ventilation, easy access, and great weight distribution, resulting in all day comfort.
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The classic, tried-and-true Kelty Tioga 5500 external backpack is great for comfortably hauling large loads on extended trail trips. Adjustable H-frame (a small-diameter, high-alloy tube with a unique hourglass shape) allows gear to ride close and high for unparalleled comfort. Foam-padded shoulder straps, sternum strap and ventilated hipbelt improve load-carrying comfort. Load-lifter straps, belt stabilizers and a Scherer Cinch(TM) on waistbelt allow increased adjustability and a comfortable fit. Mesh band on backpanel creates a cooling effect, enhancing ventilation during warm-weather hikes and intense activity. Internal pocket is sized to hold a hydration reservoir up to 3 liters (sold separately); ports allow hydration tubes to thread through back of pack for easy access. 3 zippered side pockets, a large front pocket and a zippered stash pocket let you divide and conquer the small essentials. Bottom sleeping bag compartment with divider and an internal load pocket organize your gear. Heavy-duty zipper provides external access to the sleeping bag compartment. Hold-open bar at top of pack ensures easy loading and unloading. Rugged 210-denier, double-ripstop nylon, 500-denier Kodra fabric and 420-denier nylon oxford stand up to years of hard use.
A tried and true work horse, the Tioga comes with a hydration sleeve, excellent ventilation, easy access, and great weight distribution, resulting in all day comfort.
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After a few years of hearing about Soilwork and picking up the excellent "Natural Born Chaos", I had sort of lost track of this band, other than reading about lineup changes, some tinkering with their style, etc. After picking this up on a whim, I have definately decided that the band has changed, and although some have accused them of going mainstream, I certainly like the "new" sound, which basically just finds them developing and expressing their melodic tendencies to a greater degree.
"Sworn" is certainly not lacking in heaviness; some of the riffs of the title track are as heavy as anything Slayer has ever done. What sets this band apart is their skill and knack for melodic hooks, whether in vocals or guitar, and this acts as a sort of balance to their brutal riffs and rhythmic chugging. They also have a tendency in their new lineup to use the now stereotypical "metalcore" alternating death/clean melodic vocals, but they do it far, far more effectively than most. Perhaps not as progressive as "Natural Born Chaos", this disc definately shreds, and I think just about any metal fan out there might like this album….if that's going mainstream, then oh well….check it out!


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Cincinnati Bengals
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AFC North Spin cycle: Bengals primed to rally?
The Bengals started the second half with a huge win. Now, can they make a run? We explore in the AFC North "Spin cycle."
Sanu takes step forward for Bengals
In Week 10, Bengals WR Mohamed Sanu flashed the ability that made him one of the more well-regarded receivers in the 2012 draft.
Bengals snap losing skid behind four Dalton TDs
Andy Dalton threw a career-high four touchdown passes - each to a different receiver - and the Bengals beat the Giants 31-13 on Sunday.
NFL fines Steelers, WR Sanders
The NFL fined the Steelers $35,000 and WR Emmanuel Sanders $15,000 for faking an injury against the Bengals.
Bengals activate DT Sims of PUP list
The Bengals activated DT Pat Sims from the physically-unable-to-perform list and waived LB Roddrick Muckelroy.
Bengals-Giants game blacked out in Cincinnati
Sunday's Bengals-Giants game in Cincinnati will be blacked out, the Bengals confirmed Thursday.
Scout's Notebook: Bengals DT Geno Atkins
PFW personnel analyst Nolan Nawrocki assesses the talent of Bengals DT Geno Atkins, who leads all NFL interior linemen in sacks.
AFC North Spin cycle: Ravens, Steelers separating from pack
At the season's midpoint, it's business as usual in the AFC North.
Manning throws three TDs, remains undefeated vs. Bengals
Peyton Manning overcame his two interceptions by throwing for three touchdowns on Sunday, leading the Broncos to a 31-23 victory over the Bengals.
Bengals make roster moves
The Bengals signed rookie LB Emmanuel Lamur to the active roster and placed Dontay Moch on the reserve/non-football illness list.
Dalton facing challenges as leader, QB
Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis' call for QB Andy Dalton to keep growing as a leader is one of the challenges the second-year passer faces.
AFC North Spin cycle: Here comes Pittsburgh
Here come the Steelers. And hey, look, the Browns won! We recap how the two AFC North teams in action fared in Week Eight.
Burfict emerges as building block at linebacker
Vontaze Burfict has played well enough to be a key part of the Bengals' LB plans next season. The overall LB situation remains muddled, however.
AFC North Spin cycle: Steelers impressive in key win
The Steelers, in a much-needed strong performance, won at Cincinnati and took a step forward. The rest of the AFC North? Not so much.
Steelers overcome injuries to beat Bengals
Ben Roethlisberger threw one touchdown pass, and the Steelers overcame their injury-depleted running game to beat the Bengals 24-17 on Sunday night.
The Bengals signed linebacker Aaron Maybin to a reserve/future contract on Friday.||||||| Maybin, a 2009 first-round pick of Buffalo out of Penn State, has played for the Bills and Jets, leading the latter in sacks (six) and forced fumbles (four) in 2011. Maybin has appeared in 47 career games, and was released by the Jets Nov. 13 last year. He will count on Cincinnati's active list beginning Feb. 4.
Maybin has been waived by the New York Jets, a season after he led the team with six sacks. Maybin was unproductive this year, registering just one tackle without any sacks on a team desperate for a pass rushing presence. He was inactive for the Jets' game at Seattle on Sunday.||||||| The disappointing 2009 first-round pick of the Buffalo Bills was signed by New York last season and revived his career. He was expected to have a larger role this season as an edge pass rusher, but failed to make an impact.
Maybin and Quinton Coples of the New York Jets have been fined by the NFL for separate hits on Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback Andrew Luck last weekend.||||||| Coples, the Jets' first-round pick, was fined $10,000 on Friday for grabbing the facemask of Luck, the No. 1 overall selection, in New York's 35-9 win Sunday. Maybin was fined $7,875 for "unnecessarily" striking Luck with his elbow after blocking him during an interception return by Antonio Cromartie. The penalty wiped out Cromartie's touchdown.
Maybin signed his one-year restricted free agent tender on Monday, as expected, and returned to the team after a breakout season.||||||| The tender was worth $1.26 million, his original first-round draft level. Maybin was a first-round pick of Buffalo, No. 11 overall, in 2009 but struggled to get playing time in two disappointing seasons with the Bills. He was waived last August and signed by the Jets, but cut after training camp ended. New York re-signed him in late-September and Maybin ended up leading the Jets with the first six sacks of his NFL career.
The New York Jets have re-signed linebacker Aaron Maybin, hoping the former Buffalo Bills draft bust can boost their pass rush.||||||| Maybin, a first-round pick of the Bills in 2009, was signed by the Jets in August and cut Sept. 4 after he made New York's initial 53-man roster. He failed to live up to his lofty draft position while in Buffalo, registering no sacks and never making it into the starting lineup. But Jets coach Rex Ryan repeatedly said he was excited about Maybin's speed and potential as a pass-rushing outside linebacker before they cut him.


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Best meal I ever ate:
Chef Mavro two seasons ago
My current drink of choice:
I really wish I could:
Visit Chicago to eat!
My "Go-to" dinner party dish:
Freshly baked bread
My favorite comfort food:
Big bowl of ramen
My top 5 favorite restaurants:
Hank's Haute Dogs, The Mandarin, Bac Nam, Mitch's Sushi & town
My most tattered cookbooks:
None - I source most everything online except P. Reinhardt's 'The Bread Baker's Apprentice'
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Last edited by Red5; 21-Jul-2007 at 19:47.
This one is new for me
I think it might be peculiarly British.Idiom: Teething problems~R
Last edited by RonBee; 07-Jul-2007 at 06:58.
It's new to me too, (AE)
Thanks, Ron; I'll add a British flag.
Teethe is a verb meaning to grown the first tooth so it should be at the beginning
Well, rub away.
How do I use "teething problems" in a sentence?


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Above all else, Drew Boatman thought I should remember one phrase after touring the massive TopGolf construction site: "Cryo-cooled beer circulation system."
Picture dozens of artery-like tubes flowing through a three-story megaplex — each tube wrapped in hyper-chilled glycol sheathing leading to three oversized cocktail bars around the complex. It's enough to trigger brain freeze on any customer ordering a pint.
All this is necessary to cope with both Florida's inhuman heat and the immense size of a TopGolf site, which could easily house a small college campus if need be. Boatman has built several TopGolf driving range/restaurants around the country. The Brandon site is just north of Causeway Boulevard on Falkenburg Road, next to the future site of Bass Pro Shops —making the area a multimillion-dollar megaplex of fishing, golfing, hunting, boating, shopping and beer drinking. In a nutshell, Ah'merica!
"Our location in Houston," Boatman said, "sells more beer than any single site in that city except the football stadium."
You see, there's just no way to adequately grasp the sheer magnitude and luxuriousness of a TopGolf unless you set foot on the construction site and gaze around.
The place immense.
A few facts to consider: The whole site, parking included, spans more than 13 acres, rivaling Raymond James Stadium. Just the driving range stretches 300 yards long and 200 yards wide.
The six target "pools" where golfers aim their shots are each the size of a municipal pool. Forming one pool alone took 54 cement trucks. To keep golf balls inside the range, hurricane-proof netting wraps the entire outfield and is held aloft by 17 poles, each one 150 feet tall. That's taller than most airport control towers. At any given point in the day, there might be 150 to 180 construction workers on site.
Standing in what will soon be a third-story driving "bay," one can easily look east across Interstate 75 at the Westfield Brandon mall, which starts to look a bit undersized. A rooftop cocktail lounge on the west side will look out at the Tampa skyline in the distance.
It's a bit unfair to call a TopGolf a "driving range," because that's a bit like comparing a single slot machine to all of Las Vegas. When TopGolf opens here, the site will have 102 driving range bays, where golfers will thwack away at microchip-enabled balls that keep track of who's thwacking and how close their shots land to specific targets. Those who garner the most points win.
Besides a half dozen flat-screen TVs to keep oneself occupied, ordering the food comes by way of touchscreen tablets at each bay, so golfers need only tap a finger to conjure up a prosciutto and artichoke flatbread for lunch or crab cakes Benedict for Sunday brunch.
A fresh basket of baby-back ribs and a mojito are a mere finger touch away.
There's something truly revealing about American culture that our disposable income can simultaneously support evermore outrageous health clubs (tractor tire flipping, anyone?) and driving ranges so luxurious that we need not even speak our food order aloud — merely tap it on a touchscreen.
The invisible hand of the market may be at work here, and it clearly favors another carafe of strawberry mint sangria to soothe the pains of that wicked slice in the third round.
The whole place is so automated that frequent visitors receive a wireless card so they only have to wave it at a kiosk and stroll to their assigned bay.
All of which makes me wonder this: With all these restaurants switching to iPads on the table to order food, and all these hotels and airlines installing check-in kiosks, are we moving to a post-human world of service and entertainment?
Notably, when the Aloft opens downtown this month, frequent Starwood hotel guests don't even need to check in at the front desk. When they arrive, the Starwood system notices their phone's GPS coordinates and sends them a text with their appointed room number. The guest's own phone wirelessly unlocks the door. Kind of makes the whole check-in process seem quaint as signing a guest book — with a pen and all that.
But anyway, I digress, so here's one other thing to keep in mind about TopGolf.
BassPro may be getting a lot of headlines, but TopGolf will likely have a soft opening around Dec. 1, and BassPro will take another year to open just a couple five-iron shots to the north.
Then we can really start to talk about supersized locations, because, let me tell you, that place is huge.
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Uncle's Grand Adventure Contest 2014
Last year we saw the Uncle go on vacation and travel all over the world. He went to Sydney, Hong Kong, Israel, London, Peru, and many other beautiful and iconic locations. At one point his adventuring went too far and he got incarcerated at Alcatraz!
Where will his adventures take him this year? Will he visit the International Space Station? Will you run into him on your vacation? Will he avoid prison time? Only you can help us answer these questions!
If you spot him on your travels snap a picture and let us know! We're offering prizes for people that find him visiting bizarre locations, historic places, or doing crazy things!
For details on this contest visit: www.unclesgames.com/contest
2014 Settlers of Catan PreQualifiers
This weekend marks the beginning of our 5th annual Settlers of Catan State Championship. Each of our stores holds on PreQualifier for a National Tournament at GenCon.
The prequalifier tournaments are full of fun as you and excitement as you play four consecutive rounds of Settlers of Catan. Each round you'll meet to opponents and make new friends. At the end of the day you'll walk away with some swag from Mayfair and one lucky participant will be invited to the State Championship.
The four Prequalifier winners (one from each of our four stores) will participate in a one round Washington State Championship on March 29th with the winner being granted a FREE trip to GenCon!
For more details head over to our Settlers of Catan State Championship Page.
Uncle's Logo Enhancement
The Uncle has been the face of our company since 1995. He is a proud reminder to our us of our family first mentality. Recently he's undergone a digital enhancement. The original Uncle was a hand drawn work of art from one of our employees, but as we move forward into a digital age it is important to give him a sharper more vibrant look.
The crisp, bold new logo speaks to the direction Uncle's Games is heading while still preserving the tradition of the Auntie's Books and Uncle's Games. As you can see from the side-by-side comparison this is not a logo change. The enhancements simply give our logo an improved, more profound appearance.
What's different?
There are several changes to the logo:
1) Solid Coloring. The 'stache, eyebrows, and hair are now solid black. His neck shading has been reduced and we also did away with the plaid suspenders and tie. Combined these changes give him a sharper appearance.
2) Circle. Because he was hand drawn, the original image is not actually a circle. The new one is, but with some artistic flair. This allows us to utilize the Uncle in more applications.
3) Color Choices. We've slowly been removing colors from the logo to make it more basic and sharp. With this logo update we dropped green from the design.
4) Digital. The logo was remade using solely digital means allowing us more flexibility in its uses.
All in all these changes allow us more flexibility when designing new graphics for all sorts of new mediums. We are looking forward to many new exciting changes going forward with Uncle's… these logo changes are just the beginning…
Happy New Year!
It's a brand new year, and we're still the same friendly local game store we've always been!
This year we're hoping to run more in store events like our Settlers of Catan State Championship, our regular weekly events and so much more! If you like our Grand Adventure Contest, rest assured we're doing it again this year. Stay tuned for the official announcement in the coming months!
Polling the Uncle's Staff we found our top new games of 2013 were: Forbidden Desert, Roll For it, Hanabi, and Pathfinder Adventure Card Game. What was your top game of the year?
Best wishes to all the gamers out there! May your new year be full of gaming excellence and mirth!
Grand Adventure 2013 Winners
The Uncle had quite a Grand Adventure this summer! He travelled all over the states, got incarcerated at Alcatraz, visited the Grand Canyon, went to Mount Rushmore (twice!), and visited so many other exciting and historic places within America.
The Uncle bravely visited many overseas locations as well! He went to the Sydney Opera House, Hong Kong, the ancient vestiges of Jerusalem, London, Peru, the beautiful Icebergs of Iceland, and so many other iconic locations.
We have chosen six photographers from his travels to be awarded a $100 gift card each.
1) For taking the Uncle further than he'd ever travelled before (over nine thousand miles), we send our congratulations to Jason L.! He photographed the Uncle relaxing and playing Ticket to Ride Africa in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Africa.
2) For documenting the Uncle meeting the famous Danielle Bradbery, we send our congratulations out to Shannon D.!
3) Our congratulations to Doris S.! She photographed the Uncle in a place so beautiful (Iceberg Lagoon, Iceland), we have trouble getting him to stop talking about it.
4) For masterfully capturing the Uncle's reflection in a historic location we would like to congratulate Sara R.!
5) For creatively photographing the Uncle mimicking Iron Man in Randy's Donut, we send out our congratulations to Donald B.!
6) For shear inconceivable geek value, we send our congratulations to photographer Chloe D. for her picture of the Uncle taking in the view of the Cliffs of Insanity!
We would like to thank everyone that participated in this contest. We had over 70 entries and enjoyed pouring through all of them!
Disc Golf Discs Now in Stock!
Summer time is here and we wanted to share some of our favorite summertime activities and games. While sitting down with the family to play a traditional board or card game is always fun, we have plenty of outdoor favorites. We wanted to share one of our newest favorites. This summer we are happy to carry Disc Golf discs. Think Frisbee and golf combined. A variety of discs, from drivers to putters allow you to have the distance or control you need to make your way through any course in a record number of tosses. The goal is to make it from the tee to the hole, marked by a basket with chains that help catch your disc. While optimal play is achieved with each player using their own set of discs, a group can mark where a disc lands to allow multiple people to play off the same set of discs. This helps make the Disc Golf both a fun outdoor activity and budget conscious choice for summer fun.
Spokane actually has a good number of fun quality courses to play on for free. If you go to www.dgcoursereview.com or http://www.pdga.com/ you can look up local courses in our area as well as read reviews about the courses and see which ones cost money and which are free. From water hazards, to trees our local courses offer a lot fun experiences. Many courses are next to or part of parks and recreational areas, making them ideal for weekend adventures.
In terms of discs, there are a variety of discs that one can use. The most basic configuration is three discs, one for long tosses, on for medium approaches, and a short range precise disc to round out the selection. Five or more discs are not uncommon, but a set of three is generally sufficient when learning to play. We carry several Aerobie disc gold discs that will allow you to put together a customized set of discs suited to your needs and desires.
Summer is fun and we hope you have as much fun as we do with Disc Golf!
Uncle's Games Remodel
Uncle's Games – Spokane is expanding! To better serve our customers we are expanding both our inventory and our gaming area. Once our remodel is finished, we will have 30 seats available for events every day. In addition, we will have the capacity to book space in our building for even larger events. This means that we will be holding bigger, better, and more comfortable events for everyone! Not only will we have an improved gaming space, but we will also have an expanded selection of great games.
To facilitate the remodel we will need to suspend our events for roughly a week starting on Tuesday June 11th. Like a super hero coiled before a dramatic leap, we will be contracting before exploding into action. By Saturday June 15th we will return to our regularly scheduled event schedule in a temporary gaming space. During the construction we apologize for any dust or noise, but we are excited to present everyone with our improved space when the work is done.
When the construction is completed, we will celebrate by holding both a Magic the Gathering and a board gaming even. We look forward to sharing the progress of the remodel and the details of the grand reopening events over the next few weeks. Stay tuned to our Spokane Store Facebook page for updates!
Grand Adventure Contest
The first photos are in! You've received our Uncle's Grand Adventure card at your local Uncle's Games and have already begun taking vacations and awesome photos. Keep them rolling in!
We'll be uploading these pictures (and more) to our contest page soon. Who will win? Only time will tell!
Tabletop Day Wrap-up
International Tabletop was awesome! Our stores wracked up a combined total of over 500 people! The publishers and designers told me that they had a blast showing off their games. We saw the excitement of this event build as all of our stores had people showing up early to play games with random strangers.
We hope you had a blast on Saturday, and if you didn't make it out this year, make sure to come by next year as this event is only going to get more awesome!
Make sure to check out our gallery of photos from the events: Tabletop Day Photo Gallery
Here's a brief video from some of our publisher/designer friends that travelled to a bunch of different locations on Tabletop Day (skip to 4:50 to see Uncle's):
Come Play at Tabletop Day!
This Saturday, March 30th, is International Tabletop Day. It's a day where you can play games with your family and friends, eat free food, and relax in a friendly environment. We will have industry professionals (Game Designers & Publishers) teaching their games throughout the day.
For more information watch this short video from Grant Imahara (Myth Busters) and check out our webpage for Tabletop Day.
It's going to be a blast!


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Top 50 Container Ports
The Port of Shanghai was once again the busiest container port in the world in 2012, handling 32.5 million 20-foot-equivalent container units, up 2.5 percent from the 2011 total of 31.7 million TEUs. Singapore, Hong Kong, Shenzhen and Busan rounded out the top 5, as Asian ports continued to dominate The Journal of Commerce annual ranking of the Top 50 World Container Ports. The top Middle Eastern port was Jebel Ali, which handled 13.3 million TEUs in 2012. The top European port was Rotterdam, with 11.9 million TEUs; modest growth lifted Los Angeles past Long Beach to rank as the top U.S. port. Santos, coming in at No. 42 on the list, was the top South American port; Melbourne took the top spot in Australasia, and the South African port of Durban was the busiest in Africa.
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Most overmassive moon in the solar system.
Earth's moon is the only moon in the solar system to be one and a half times its own mass! With a mass of 7.35 × 10^22kg, the moon's mass is a staggering 1.1 × 10^23kg!
World's most densely haunted building or structure.
The Tower of London is generally regarded as the most haunted building in the world, but this achievement is less remarkable when one considers its long history and the amount of floor space. For sheer density of hauntingness, the record is held by the garden shed belonging to Jacob Sheldon of Hereford. Visitors have identified no fewer than three distinct ghosts, including a spectral gardener who repeatedly winds up the lawn mower cable. All this in a structure less than 20 years old with a floorspace of only 1.8 square metres!
Most apathetic feminist.
Susan Quincey of Hartlepool began reading The Female Eunuch on 21 February 1993. Fourteen years on she has not got past page 27. "I intend to finish it one of these days," she claims, "but I just can't seem to find the time. There are so many other things to do, like ironing my husband's socks while he's down the pub."
Most undocumented human being in Britain.
There is almost no paperwork whatsoever relating to Mr Stanley Reed of Brighton. He has no national insurance number, no birth certificate, and it is even possible that his first name is actually Stephen rather than Stanley.
Most misleading map.
Believed to be drawn by an angry cartographer wannabe who failed to secure a job at Ordnance Survey, this map of Southampton contains just enough accurate information to lure map readers into a false sense of security. Anyone seeking guidance from the map should avoid driving faster than walking pace, and should wear a life jacket at all times.
Most amusing-looking animal.
Although this record has been challenged on the grounds of subjectivity, it is generally agreed among zoological humorologists that the horse is the most funny-looking animal in the world. The only reason people do not laugh whenever they see one is because they are used to them. It is recorded that when Cortez invaded Mexico, and the Azteks saw the equine quadrupeds for the first time, Montezuma's army were reduced to fits of giggles to the extent that they were unable to perform as an effective fighting force and consequently were easily conquered by the Conquistadores.
Most unreliable astrologer.
Marvin the Most Mystical Marvel (real name Derek Plafford) of Ipswich has made a career in astrology despite being so obviously incompetent that even his clients have noticed. His predictions have consistently failed to bear any resemblance to actual events, despite being very vaguely worded, and he has failed to identify anybody's star sign even when they told him their dates of birth.
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Most expensive advert for something that everybody buys anyway.
Most risible account of an alien encounter.
World's largest medium-sized cake.
Worst failure to understand the concept of satire in a popular TV science fiction series.
Most easily debunked moon hoax "theory".
Least boring cricket game.
Africa's least dangerous snake.
Most hypnotic website involving badgers.


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Melanoma Awareness by Team Little - 10 months ago
"This past Saturday, October 19, 2013, we walked in honor of my Uncle Don who was battling skin cancer - also known as melanoma. Unfortunately, my Uncle succumbed to this horrible cancer yesterday, October 22, 2013. The Bruce Gorder 5K Walk for Melanoma Awareness took place at the University of California, San Diego Moores Cancer Center- this year was the 20th Anniversary of the walk. It was started by Bruce Gorder's father, in memory of his son who passed away from melanoma - all proceeds and donations for the walk help to fund melanoma research. We love our shirts from Custom Ink and are very proud to wear them! There are a few pictures of our team/shirts posted on the Bruce Gorder facebook page. Custom Ink even made a donation to help fund melanoma research."