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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - Conor Keniry hit a walk-off double into right center field that scored Pat Blair from first base to give the Wake Forest baseball team a 2-1 win over Boston College in 10 innings Friday night at Gene Hooks Field at Wake Forest Baseball Park.
The win puts the Demon Deacons at 18-26 on the year at 8-14 in the Atlantic Coast Conference. The Eagles are now 16-27 overall and 7-17 in conference action. With eight wins in the conference, Wake Forest is now just one behind Virginia Tech in the win column for the eighth spot in the ACC.
With one out in the bottom of the 10th, Blair drew a four-pitch walk to put a runner on base. Keniry took a first pitch ball and fouled off the next pitch to go to 1-1. After two more outside the strike zone, he fouled off another pitch to run the count full. With Blair off on the pitch, Keniry got a fastball and drove it into right center field for the game-winning hit.
Brian Holmes and Michael Dimock were sensational on the mound, allowing just a combined four hits and one run. Holmes started and went 7.1 innings with three strikeouts. Dimock earned the win to improve to 4-1 on the year. He was nearly perfect, retiring eight of the nine batters he faced and giving up just one walk.
Hunter Gordon took the loss for Boston College in 2.1 innings of work and falls to 1-3.
Neither team allowed a run through the first five innings before the Eagles drew first blood in the top of the sixth. Back-to-back, two-out doubles by Anthony Melchionda and Andrew Lawrence allowed Boston College to take a 1-0 lead.
Nate Bayuk kept the Deacs off the board in the bottom of the sixth, but Carlos Lopez changed that in the bottom of the seventh when he hit his ninth home run of the season over the left field wall to tie the game.
Lopez was 2-for-3 and was intentionally walked to reach base three times on the night.
Holmes retired the first batter he faced in the top of the eighth before being replaced. Dimock retired the first seven batters he faced before giving up a two-out walk to Brad Zapenas. His 2.2 innings of shutout baseball dipped his season ERA down to 1.93.
Blair ended the game 1-for-3 with two walks, while Jack Carey also picked up a hit in a pinch hit appearance.
Wake Forest and Boston College will be back in action tomorrow for Game 2 of the series. First pitch is scheduled for 4:06 p.m.


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With the signing of Joel over the weekend, and the release of Armon Johnson, it is apparent that the Blazer brass have decided to hold onto Greg Oden for at least the short, foreseeable future.
Greg's $1.5 million contract is an easy enough pill to swallow, after we've been paying him a good deal more over the years for the same level of production (that is, zero production), and we could always include his salary in a trade if the right one came along.
My question is, what do you foresee happening in the Greg Universe in the next year or so (or before, such as the March 15 trade deadline)?
Obviously, when Greg is on the court, he shows all the talents that made him the number 1 pick in the draft years ago. He can rebound, he can dominate, and he can fill the paint on defense like few guys in Portland's recent history have been able to. Sure, Przy has been great in years past, but Greg has/had the opportunity to be a real game changer-- a guy to build around, though that has petered out into obscurity with all the injuries the guy has unfortunately gone through.
Nonetheless, what kind of contract/situation will the future hold for Greg?
I've recently heard chatter about Portland fans hoping that the team doesn't sign him for more than the minimum... Lol, I really think that is under-appreciating the type of talent he could be. Yes, he's going to be out a solid year, and maybe won't even play next season, but a team will likely take a chance and sign him to a reasonable extended contract, hoping to find the next Roy Hibbert, DeAndre Jordan, or even the overpaid Kendrick Perkins.
In my opinion, a 3 or 4 year contract for around a full MLE is what some team out there is going to offer, at the very least. Even if Greg sat out the entire season next year, and came back healthy for 2 seasons of the contract, he'd be worth $15 million over 3 years, even if he only played 150 games.
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On behalf of the National Taxpayers Union's 8,300 members in Arizona, I urge you to oppose House Bill 2551, a bill that includes language that would tax out-of-state online retailers through their in-state marketing affiliates.
States that have attempted to prey upon online retailers beyond their borders through the "affiliate nexus" route have not raised the desired revenues. In fact, North Carolina officials report that they are not keeping track of collections from their tax scheme. Additionally, Rhode Island's tax administrators say that their treasury has actually lost revenues following enactment of the tax. What these policies have done is impose high costs on the states through litigation and lost business activity. Both North Carolina and New York have been sued over this issue and the litigation in New York continues to this day. Recently, a federal judge in Colorado temporarily enjoined the state's requirement that online sellers report use tax obligations. Several major online retailers have also terminated their affiliates programs in Colorado and Rhode Island due to those states' affiliate nexus and sales and use tax-reporting requirements. Furthermore, retailers have announced their intention to terminate their marketing programs in Illinois if the state implements affiliate nexus legislation now on the Governor's desk. If HB 2551 becomes law, Arizona's 1,300 affiliate marketers could suffer the same fate and the state could lose the $3.7 million in tax revenue of various kinds that affiliate marketers paid in 2009. A loss of business activity that shrinks the tax base is the last thing any state needs during this time of economic uncertainty.
Instead of looking for creative ways to levy new taxes, Arizona officials could pursue efforts to better educate consumers about current tax rules. For example, California's Board of Equalization has estimated that a letter campaign reminding taxpayers they may owe use taxes for Internet purchases will help revenue from these activities to grow to $183 million in 2011, $367 million in 2012, and $600 million annually by 2013. Alabama has tested a similar letter campaign with stunning success, including instances of taxpayers voluntarily sending the state checks for several thousand dollars.
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There is an old joke. A buddhist monk walks up to a hot dog vendor and says, "Make me one with everything."
Let's take a look at Chip Kelly's "one-with-everything" philosophy that can be summed up in three words, "Win the Day."
The nice thing is the emphasis that is placed on preparation. It has the ultimate say in deciding the order of who gets to go on game day. The philosophy of "Win the Day," is a synthesis of the total commitment and focus required to win, almost like playing for a Stanley Cup. I have always seen winning a Stanley Cup predicated on resolve, moxie, will, refusal to be defeated, etc. and I guess I've always seen winning a Super Bowl much differently.
Part of it comes from growing up where my first real memories of the Super Bowl were some of the biggest blowouts delivered by the likes of dominant 49ers and Cowboys teams. To me that demonstrated that the Super Bowl winner was always a team that was head and shoulders a better team, almost like the Super Bowl was just a glorified professional match between the football equivalent of the Harlem Globetrotters and the Washington Generals. Over the years, even though recent Super Bowls have been won as much on will as on sheer talent (David Tyree,) that view has remained.
I see Chip Kelly coaching the Philadelphia Eagles to be as fluid and dynamic as a Stanley Cup hockey program. The characteristics of a team able to drink from Lord Stanley's Cup are a total commitment and a willingness to outrace somebody to the boards and take a crushing hit to get a teammate off the hook for a wayward puck. There might be individual names on the backs of jerseys, but every player sells out every play for what is on the front of that jersey. At almost any point, any player on the bench can take the place of any player on the ice, and not miss a single beat. Their single identities are completely dissolved in the execution of each play.
The fast-paced nature of Chip's practices, the open competition, the versatility of the offensive pieces, limiting defensive substitutions, getting up to the ball and calling the play based on the defensive alignment, all of this suggests a fluidity reminiscent of a dominant hockey program.
The team will be constructed of selfless players who love to play the game. These players will see the days leading up to game day as instrumental to success on the field. During the week, the purpose is to present a greater challenge to themselves than the opponent ever will. And when they begin to gel, when they begin to surmount their challenge from within, the philosophy of Win the Day will take root. The translation to the field will thus be fluid and natural.
The hot dog vendor fixes up a delicious dog loaded with all of the fixings. The monk hands him a twenty and thanks him. The vendor smiles and puts the bill into his pocket. "You're welcome," he says.
"What about my change," asks the monk?
"Change comes from within," the vendor replies.
As the talking heads are so quick to inquire about the particular nature of the offense and the defense, they are missing the skeleton key that will unlock the future. Three simple words. Win the Day.


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TV One is planting its flag in the docu-series land of TV broadcasts. It's already home to popular docu-series like Unsung, Life After and Find Our Missing; and now it's adding Celebrity Crime Files to that lineup - a new original investigative series premiering Monday, October 15 (10 pm ET), that will delve into what it calls some of the most controversial crimes of our generation - specifically, the rise and fall of the entertainment, sports and literary world's most prominent and promising figures including Rae Carruth, Marvin Gaye, Jam Master Jay, Bison Dele aka Brian Williams, Merlin Santana, Donald Goines and Peter Tosh.
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October 2, 2012, Silver Spring, MD - Leveraging the success of original docu-series Unsung and Life After, TV One launches Celebrity Crime Files, a new original investigative series premiering Monday, October 15 (10 pm ET). Delving into some of the most controversial crimes of our generation, Celebrity Crime Files explores the rise and fall of the entertainment, sports and literary world's most prominent and promising figures including Marvin Gaye, Jam Master Jay and Peter Tosh.
Celebrity Crime Files first season explores the real story behind crimes involving:
· Rae Carruth - the former NFL player conspired to murder his pregnant girlfriend and make the murder look like a random act of violence. What Carruth didn't expect, was that she would survive long enough to dial 911.
· LaLa Brown - the up-and-coming star in the Hip Hop community had just found success as the lead singer on the Lyfe Jennings song "S.E.X." when she was murdered along with her boyfriend in a Milwaukee recording studio.
· Marvin Gaye - the international superstar, with a plethora of #1 hits and sold-out tours was murdered after getting involved in an argument between his parents. The perpetrator: His father, who shot Gaye with the pistol that Marvin had given as a gift months before.
· Jam Master Jay - the Run-DMC DJ was working in his music studio when he was shot and killed. Surprisingly, though many of his friends were in the studio that night and heard the crime occur, no one actually witnessed the shooting or saw the assailants enter and leave the building.
· Bison Dele aka Brian Williams - the NBA star traded fame and fortune for a nomadic life at sea with his girlfriend. But when his brother, Miles Dabord, came aboard, a fight broke out between the men that ended in tragedy: Dele, his girlfriend, and the boat's captain were never seen again.
· Merlin Santana - a promising actor and rapper with stints on the Cosby Show and The Steve Harvey Show under his belt, the 26-year-old was fatally shot while sitting in a parked car in Los Angeles, soon after a young girl falsely accused him of rape.
· Donald Goines - one of the most successful African-American writers of urban fiction books, was shot to death along with his wife in Detroit with a speculated but unknown motive.
· Peter Tosh - the Jamaican reggae musician was held captive and tortured by a three-man gang in his own home before receiving a fatal shot to the head.
"With the popularity of our reality documentary programming that includes Unsung and Life After, our fascination with the lives of celebrities runs deep," explains Toni Judkins, TV One executive vice president of original programming and production. "Celebrity Crime Files gets to the heart of today's most shocking celebrity offenses and gives our audience a chance to better know both the victim and the accused."
The series is produced for TV One by K2 Pictures. Executive producer for the series is Robert Katz, co-Executive producer is Victoria McGinnis and executive in charge of production for K2 is Philip Hack. Executive in charge of production for TV One is Robyn Greene Arrington.
Devon Larose | December 3, 2012 4:33 PM
When going to put on the story when Rapper Big L got murder
allure searles | November 18, 2012 5:08 PM
i like celebrity crime files it is an awesome show to watch it gives you details about what happend to the beloved celebrities who inspired us and touched our hearts with their stories my prayers goes out to all of them and i pray that justice will get served soon.
ChgoSista | October 3, 2012 11:20 AM
As IF I need to get hooked on ANOTHER TV show!!!!! :-)
ALM | October 2, 2012 2:04 PM
This is going to be a juicy show. The "Unsung" episode for Mr. Donny Hathaway immediately comes to mind. During the episode it was apparent that some of his close friends felt that the cause of death could have been something other than what was listed on his death certificate.
ASWILLIAMS | October 2, 2012 1:57 PM
Black America be ready for some good quality entertainment from the programming of TV One. They have build a landscape that surpasses another rivaling network BET to show some outstanding programs that cater to our people. I will certainly tune in to this show as other shows without The Rickey Smiley Show and R&B Divas.


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Randolph joined Dwight Howard (45 points and 23 rebounds for the Magic at Golden State on January 12 of this year) as the only players in the last 12 seasons (2001-02 to date) to reach those minimums of points and rebounds in an NBA game. Randolph was the fourth player ever to total at least 38 points and 22 or more rebounds in a game versus Phoenix, and he joined elite company: Wilt Chamberlain (66 PTS, 27 REB on Feb. 9, 1969), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (39 PTS, 23 REB on Feb. 8, 1971) and Bob Lanier (38 PTS, 22 REB on Jan. 3, 1973).


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The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed free agent goaltender Antero Niittymaki today, Executive Vice President and General Manager Brian Lawton announced. "We fully recognized the need to add an experienced back-up goaltender this summer and today we feel we've accomplished that goal," Lawton said. "Not only is Antero already an established number two in the NHL who can steal games, but we feel he is very capable of working with Mike Smith to give us a formidable 1-2 punch in goal."
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Well, a couple days after it looked as though Niittymaki's NHL days were all but done, he's back as an NHL backup, likely at a steep discount from the preliminary contract he signed in the KHL earlier this week. It's a solid signing for the Lightning, who look to be far superior in goal and on the blueline next season.
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Discover Moorea on a journey around the island along the coastline to the Belvedere lookout, which affords splendid panoramic views of Opunohu and Cook's Bays. Travel through coffee plantations and pineapple fields and visit the 'marea' (ancient temple). This is a perfect introduction to Moorea.
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Travel to the village of Papetoai which was the seat of the Pomare I government (when he conquered the island in 1790) and the scene of his conversion to Christianity. The Pomares were simply one of the most important families on the island.
Continue to the tomb of the first missionaries which is located nearby. A stop will be made at the commercial center of Haapiti for some great shopping opportunities.
The Moorea tour continues to the village of Maatea. The village has charming homes draped in flowers.
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Our lovely guide met us at the dock and took us on a wonderful tour of beautiful Moorea. We were on a small tour bus that was able to get to parts of the island that the larger coaches were not able to go. Highly recommend.
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Hello Ladies,
Many of us think of bras as a part of our overall wardrobe, but lately I've come to realize that your lingerie drawer is a wardrobe onto itself—one that complements the collection of beautiful pieces you wear in daily life. When it comes to bras, many of us steadfastly cling to the unfortunate albeit practical notion that every bra you own should work under every top, every dress, and every sweater in your clothing arsenal.
Like the tops and blouses themselves, bras serve different purposes, highlight different features, and utilize different cuts and fits, and it can be useful to build a lingerie wardrobe composed of bras and shape wear that make the most of your outfits—not necessarily just "work" underneath them. As a result, I wanted to share with you several types of bras that can function well within a woman's lingerie drawer and outline the advantages and disadvantages of each.
The T-Shirt Bra: Usually a smooth, molded foam cup bra, the T-shirt bra has become de rigueur for most bra wardrobes because it's touted as the bra that will work under everything. The seamless design means it blends perfectly under tee shirts, and the foam offers protection from chilly offices. The drawback, however, is the molded cup. T-shirt bras are notoriously difficult to fit because it requires the woman's breast and the bra's cup to have identical shapes—a tough proposition especially if you've lost firmness in your bust because of pregnancy, weight loss, or age. In fact, many women will find that their breasts sink to the bottom of the cup, leaving unsightly gaping at the top and near the strap.
The Plunge Bra: Plunge bras are perfect for v-neck tops and dresses, especially those of the cocktail variety where you may want to amp up the sexy factor for a night out on the town. Ranging from full to moderate coverage, many plunges offer natural, rounded cleavage that's guaranteed to stop traffic. Nevertheless, because plunge bras are usually a lower cut style, you may not feel as supported on days spent moving or bending over often.
The Cut-and-Sew Bra: Cut-and-sew bras, as their name implies, utilize fabric cut into several pieces and sewn together to make the cups. With an abundance of styles including basic balcony bras and sexy plunges, cut-and-sew bras offer superior fit to their molded cup cousins (with or without the foam). Because the cup is composed of multiple pieces of fabric, it can contour better to your unique shape—eliminating gaping and puckering issues in the process. In fact, if you look at the bras available for ladies in the higher cup sizes (think K cups), you'll note all of them are cut-and-sew styles where the seams act like construction beams, lifting and supporting the tissue. The downside for these bras is unfortunately the very thing that makes them special: the seams. They don't blend as well under clothes as tee shirt bras do, but I think you would be pleasantly surprised at how well they can camouflage.
The Spacer Bra: Offering a better fit than molded cup styles while still giving a smooth appearance and moderate nipple protection, the spacer bra encapsulates a thin layer of air between the fabric for an amazing fit and incredible comfort. With features like lace, patterns on the cup, embroidered wings, and beautiful colors, a spacer bra can easily become something fashion-forward and fun. However, spacer bras are usually pricier, and their size range is smaller. If you're not in the "mainstream" sizing, it could be difficult, if not impossible, to find a spacer bra in your size.
The Sexy Bra: Never underestimate how a beautiful piece of lingerie can make you feel—even if it is only your favorite tee shirt bra in a hot new color. There's something mood boosting about leaving the house knowing you look and feel great in your bra. With exciting materials like lace, satin, embroidery, and printed fabric, there's a fashion style out there for every taste and every budget.
The Convertible Bra: Capable of being worn multiple ways, the convertible bra (also know as the strapless bra) can be your saving grace for cocktail or bridal attire as well as for the hot summer months when the neck and shoulders get more screen time. A well-constructed convertible bra can open you up to a new world of flattering tops and dresses even if you are fuller busted!
The Sports Bra: Ranging from low to high impact, the sports bra is wardrobe essential if you do any kind of exercising because it protects and maintains your Cooper's ligaments, which are the series of connective tissues responsible for maintaining your breast's lift and shape over time. Sports bras also have useful features like a fuller coverage design and moisture-wicking fabric to pull sweat from your body and prevent chafing or rashes.
The Soft Cup Bra: While some women are forced to wear soft cup bras for medical or comfort reasons, even the underwire girl can find something to love here. Soft cup bras can be a great weekend bra for hanging around the house or cleaning, but they can also be a nice sleepwear option for the woman who wants to sleep in her bra. Since sleeping in an underwire bra isn't healthy for your breast tissue, investing in a pretty soft cup is a practical and comfortable alternative.
What do you ladies think? Do you treat your lingerie drawer as a distinct wardrobe, or do you prefer to focus on stocking up on one kind of bra?


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A SPIRITED 70-year-old from Kingswinford recently achieved a lifelong ambition when she jumped out of a plane.
Sandra Woodall, took the plunge after being challenged by her husband, who booked the parachute jump as a birthday present.
The kind-hearted post officer worker decided to use the exhilarating experience to try and raise £1,000 for charity.
Mrs Woodall, chose to support her employer, the Midcounties Co-operative's charity partner, the Teenage Cancer Trust.
To date, she has received more than £200 in sponsorship from friends and family, which will help the charity improve the quality of life and chances of survival of young people aged 13 to 24.
She said: "It's been a long-held ambition of mine to jump out of an aeroplane, and soon as I was given the opportunity, I was proud to use my experience as a way to raise money for Teenage Cancer Trust.
"The jump was an incredible adrenaline rush, but there would be no greater thrill than reaching my goal of £1,000 for this fantastic charity."
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Benefit cheat defrauded taxpayers of nearly £30,000 by pretending partner was her landlord (From The Bolton News)
Benefit cheat defrauded taxpayers of nearly £30,000 by pretending partner was her landlord
Updated 12:12pm Tuesday 8th July 2014 in News By Miranda Newey, Crime reporter
A BENEFIT cheat has avoided an immediate prison sentence after she claimed nearly £30,000 in housing benefits when she pretended her partner was her landlord.
Rubina Bariwala, aged 34, fraudulently duped Bolton Council for more than three years when she claimed housing benefit and council tax benefit.
She also wrongly claimed income support for more two months as she said she was a single parent.
Bariwala claimed £28,000 before her crimes were uncovered.
Bolton Council's and the Department for Work and Pensions discovered her alleged landlord Imran Selot, aged 32, was the father of her children and lived with her and their two youngsters in their home in Deane Church Lane, Deane.
Selot provided false details for the tenancy agreement and claimed he lived in Preston.
No one was suspicious because the couple had different surnames.
But the alarm was raised when their second child was born and he had the same name as Selot, Bariwala's alleged landlord.
She admitted a catalogue of charges relating to dishonestly claiming support for her benefit and was sentenced to a six month jail term, suspended for two years.
She does not have to repay the money but she was ordered to carry out 120 hours of unpaid work.
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Selot, who pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting Bariwala to make a false declaration on a housing benefit and council tax benefit change of address form, was given a community order with a four month curfew from 6pm to 6am.
Both were both ordered to pay £900 costs and an £80 victim surcharge at Bolton Magistrates Court.
The defendants each have to repay £10 per week. They will also repay Bolton Council for taking benefits fraudulently. They money will be paid monthly and was agreed out of court.
They have both since married.
A council spokesman said: "We are committed to protecting public funds and bringing benefit cheats to justice.
"While most benefit claimants are honest, there are unfortunately some who abuse the system. People pretending to live alone to get benefits is one of the most common types of benefit fraud.
"This particular case was a bit unusual as the claimant's partner actually turned out to be her landlord.
"But what this case shows is that not only will we prosecute fraudulent claimants but we will go after landlords as well if we suspect that they are defrauding the system."
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We were very pleased to learn more regarding Bruce Menin in Monday's paper, having been somewhat aware of his positions of service for more years than we have lived here, and are impressed with his credentials in his campaign for City Council. He had come to our attention from his role and stands on the School Committee, which have sharpened no few issues for us. Now we feel Newburyport will do well to have him on the council and we urge all voters to give him strong consideration at voting time.
His commentary a few weeks ago, "Where do the children play?" showed that he has deep roots in Newburyport and a passion for schools and the communities that surround them; it was one of the most well-written pieces regarding those matters, in our memory.
We were also lucky to come across what was apparently a position piece of his from nearly two years ago on "Restoring the Community: A Different Approach to School Discipline," which was a highly enlightened look at how we respond to students of unacceptable behavior or who violate norms and make poor choices. His was a redemptive path for such pupils.
Now we feel that his mind-set and dedication to openness and effective process will serve broader issues that all citizens, should Mr. Menin now gain a seat on the Council.
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Summer may have come and gone, but in New York there are still warm weekends to be had. Let's take a look at what's on the horizon in the city and Forest Hills.
All weather information is courtesy of the National Weather Service.
Friday: Sunny and clear during the day with a high near 80 degrees. It should cool off overnight as clouds gather with possible rain after midnight.
Saturday: It should be sunny and clear on Saturday after those overnight storms, with a high near 76. Temperatures will dip into the mid-50's after the sun goes down. Maybe a jacket? That's pretty exciting, right?
Sunday: Should be another beautiful day on Sunday with mid-70's temperatures and no clouds to spoil the sunshine. Overnight will be much the same as Saturday.


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Commodores, Simin Feng win Central District Invitational
Feb. 18, 2014
The 14th-ranked Vanderbilt women's golf team set a new program 54-hole scoring record with a final score of 844 (276-287-281), claimed its first team title since 2007, and Vanderbilt freshman Simin Feng won medalist honors at the Central District Invitational Tuesday at the Lake Ranch-Cypress Course in Lakewood Ranch, Fla.
Vanderbilt knocked off UCF by one stroke and third-place Michigan State by five strokes, both ranked in the top 20, while Feng was officially awarded medalist honors over Allyssa Ferrell of Michigan State due to a scorecard playoff. The tiebreaker started at hole 18, and Feng birdied, while Ferrell shot par. The Commodore freshman from Windermere, Fla., ended the tournament with a nine-under par, 207 (67-69-71).
Feng's 207 was the lowest 54-hole score in the 14-year history of the Central District Invitational, with the previous being 209. The team score of 844 was a CDI record by 13 strokes (previous: 857 by Florida in 2010). This is the first year the tournament has been held at the Lake Ranch-Cypress Course, with the previous 13 tournaments at River Wilderness Country Club in Parrish, Fla.
"Simin made a clutch nine footer on the last hole to tie," said Vanderbilt head coach Greg Allen. "She won in a scorecard playoff, but she was ready to go out there and playoff."
The Commodores, who trailed UCF by two strokes heading into the final round on Tuesday morning, posted an 844 (276-287-281) for the week, and a 281 on Tuesday, the low third round of the tournament. Vanderbilt counted a five-under par, 67, from freshman Antonia Scherer, a two-under par, 70, from junior Kendall Martindale, a one-under par, 71, from Feng, and a one-over par, 73, from sophomore Jennifer Hahn and junior Irina Gabasa. In the final four holes in Tuesday's round, the Commodores combined for a total of eight birdies and no bogeys. Included in those birdies was a 30-footer by Martindale on 18 and a 33-footer by Scherer on the 17th.
Martindale's final-round 70 moved her into a tie for sixth in the individual standings with a final tally of 212 (69-73-70), while Scherer's 67 on Tuesday came on five birdies and no bogeys and moved her three-round total to one-under par, 215 (72-76-67), which vaulted the freshman from Aystetten, Germany, 16 spots up the individual leader board to 17th place.
"I'm so proud of the way they hung in there coming down the stretch, and I'm not sure I've ever had this much fun coaching a team," said Allen. "They really stuck to the process. This win is for every 'Dore that has carried a Vandy bag for me."
The win at the Central District is Vanderbilt's first team victory since the Vanderbilt Triangular in 2007, and Feng is the Commodores' first medalist since Marina Alex won the 2010 SEC Individual Championship.
Sophomore Jennifer Hahn also carded a top 20 finish after ending the tournament with a 216 (68-75-73). Junior Irina Gabasa finished a stroke back of Hahn with a 217 (74-70-73, T-22), while individual Morgan Ransom fired a three-round score of 222 (79-71-72, T-35).
Vanderbilt returns to the course at the Darius Rucker Intercollegiate March 7-9 in Hilton Head, S.C.
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STONE COUNTY, AR (KAIT)- A man was arrested on drug charges on Hwy. 5 after being pulled over by a Stone County deputy.
Deputy Justin Smith stopped Billy Jack Wilson for speeding on Hwy. 5 Wednesday.
A meth smoking pipe and crystal meth were found in Wilson's car. Wilson was arrested on two Class D felonies.
Wilson is charged with speeding, possession of controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Wilson's bond was set at $10,000. He is being held on a parole violation.
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A longtime member of the TODAY'S TMJ4 team, photojournalist Michael Greene lost his battle with cancer on Tuesday, January 7th, 2014.
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Hannah still only has 2 teeth. We havent had her 9mo appointment yet so not sure on her height and weight. She's eats 7-8oz of formula 5x a day and eats a jar of 2nd foods 2-3x a day and she eats some bits of table food when we eat dinner. She is still working on walking. She will walk with a push behind toy but not by herself yet. I think she's scared now because she tried taking steps awhile back and fell forward into the coffee table when i couldn't catch her :( I think she will be walking any day now though and I can't wait :)
Finally able to get adan's zoo trip pictures up :D Plus a couple random ones.
fell asleep as soon as we got into the gift shop
playing with his cousins
skyler now weight 18lb 14 oz and just now got his 1st tooth!! i have my handful with this one he is very mischevious and into everything but i love him like crazy!!! he keeps me and his older siblings on our toes :) will try and update pics soon.
We make my sons baby food. And he has started to get a lot of the things that we have for dinner as well. He has two teeth so far but he does great with chewing things. He also does a lot of baby snacks, like the yogurt bites, puffs, banana cookies and things like that. He is breastfeed but I pump and he gets bottles, and right now he's getting between 6-7 ounces, 4 times a day. He at one point was getting 8 ounces, 5 times a day but he has dropped in ounces since he started taking more solids.
Right now he will eat one jar of the baby food that I make for lunch and one for dinner, unless he eats what we eat. Sometimes though he doesn't even eat the whole jar, I worry that he isn't eating enough again. We always get lectured when I take him to the doctors because he is so small and always have to go in for weight checks. He has his 9 month appointment on Wednesday.
I have also had the problem of his food coming out looking very similar to how they did before they were eaten. I asked at our last doctors appointment and she said it was normal. I was worried he wasn't ready for solids or maybe his stomach was not digesting things properly, but his doctor said it was normal. Now that he's been eating solids more and more, it seems to be digested better.
Heres a recent picture of Matthew's first time at the park!
Oh I forgot to add, he crawls like a champ, and he pulls himself up onto things great, but no walking yet. Not even when holding onto things. He hasn't figured out that he has to move his feet yet. But I have a feeling one day he will figure it out and then be walking all over the place. He is getting too big too fast.
Skyla is 22 pounds. She is still healthy. She has started eating table foods. A couple of days ago she ate a cut up turkey dog that she loved. She has 8 teeth. Her hobbies include getting into everything running around in her exerciser, waking up super early to torment mommy and daddy, and giving baby kisses.
Adam is FINALLY crawling!! And he pulls up on everything!! The other day I put him in his room with his toys to do laundry in my room and I came back to check on him a few minutes later and he was in the living room headed back to my room.. Lol. He can even transfer on stuff, like from couch to couch or table to couch, he did it today and laughed about it!!
Here's a few pics from the other day!!
Momma and Adam;
Adam and Dada
Hannah had her 9mo checkup yesterday :) She's 29in and 18lbs.
Aww not much bigger than my adam.. did your doctor seem concerned? How much did she grow from your visit before that one?
Adan has his pulmonology appointment in 2 weeks. He is still coughing even though he is on an inhaler and nebulizer. Just ready to find out whats going on so we can help him.

Quoting Rebecca(Adam'sMommy):" Aww not much bigger than my adam.. did your doctor seem concerned? How much did she grow from your visit before that one?"

At her 6mo she was 15.6lbs and 27in tall. No her doctor didn't seem concerned.
new pics of skyler!!!
i love all the pics and updates about our lil ones July will be here too soon and we will be celebrating the big 1 !!!! im not sure what skylers theme is gonna be yet. thanks to all u ladies and babies who post in this forum :)
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"Denny is an innovator. His approach is unique but when he explains it, it makes perfect sense. My daughter feels strong and loose pitching, something she had never felt before." - Mike Banker, West Des Moines, Iowa
Denny Tincher has been our daughter's coach for the past two years, and her speed, movement and confidence has increased tenfold. Denny's knowledge of pitching and ability to relate to teenage girls is unlike any other coach she has worked with. He has taught her to feel the pitch and use that immediate feedback to self-correct. He is so good at what he does that we have traveled 6 hours each way for a one hour lesson. –Michael and Margaret Ansbro, Woodstock, Virginia
My daughter started seeing Denny when we felt like we had hit a wall and needed a fresh perspective on pitching. In the first lesson he simplified the mechanics of pitching to real world experiences that she could relate to and that made sense to her. By helping her understand the fluid dynamics of pitching she has not only improved her speed and movement on her pitches, but her confidence has grown ten-fold, not just thinking she can play at the next level, but she truly believes with Denny's continued support that she will get there. She looks forward to the lessons and really enjoys Denny's unique way of communicating what they are trying to accomplish. Mike Decker, Roanoke, Virginia
"We came to Denny with our then 15 yr old daughter who was recovering from a double stress fracture in her back (L5). She had sat her Varsity season as a Sophomore. Her shoulder had also been hurting for about a year. We knew that something had to change or she was not going to be pitching much longer.
From the first email, to the first chat by phone, to the first scheduled lesson we were thrilled. Denny is prompt, clear, committed and he appears to be an answer to our prayers. We have driven 8 hours each way twice over 3 months so far and we would gladly do it again. It has been worth every mile and every dollar. His knowledge and research into mechanics that work for a female body is commendable at the least. Our daughter has had no pain in her back whatsoever and her shoulder pain has been reduced the more she corrects her motion.
Not only have we enjoyed his humor, straight forwardness and love for the skillset, our daughter has increased her throwing speed by 4 -5 mph after being "stuck" for 3 years. It has catapulted her back into the game and onto a top team in Michigan. We have a happy healthy daughter doing what she was meant to do." - Leslie Lenderman, Rochester Hills, Michigan
We started seeing Denny after joining a new travel ball organization. They watched my daughter and immediately told us to have Denny work with her. After several years of seeming to maintain the same velocity we felt we had nothing to lose by giving it a try. Within just a few lessons she did indeed pick up several miles per hour. Also she loved going to lessons with him and her attitude really changed. Pitching wasn't a chore, it was a joy again. She recently verballed to a D1 school. Denny works with girls to use their physical makeup to gain maximum power. It seems so simple when he tells girls to throw like girls. We can't thank him enough for all he's done for my daughter." - Lynn Thrower, Lexington, North Carolina
Our family is absolutely in awe of Denny's abilities as a coach. He is not only the best pitching coach that we've ever seen. He is, quite simply, the best coach that we've ever seen. Since we live on the West Coast, we meet with Denny about twice a year, for 2-3 days each time. You might think that the 2-3 hour lessons each day would be taken at a leisurely pace, but they are each jam-packed with instruction, drills, and spot-on feedback. Denny's approach is remarkable in several ways:
1. His ability to communicate with young women in a way that is positive and fun, yet also demanding. He works to bring out the best in each young woman.
2. His ability to look at the entire pitch, spot specific errors, and discover the root cause of those errors. Then, he has an entire arsenal of drills, each aimed at developing muscle memory of the right movements.
3. His enthusiasm for learning. He is interested not only in finding out what works for pitchers, but also in finding out why it works. Every time that we come to see him, we aren't just covering all of the old points all over again, we are learning new and better approaches.
4. His insistence on incorporating the entire family into the learning process. He understands that it's the moms and dads who will be working with the pitchers between lessons, encouraging their daughters, holding to them to the standards and commitments that they've set for themselves." -Michael Kristo-Santa Clara, California.
"Denny has made more of a difference in an amazingly short period of time than any other pitching coach that we have ever had. His lessons always result in an immediate improvement and he is always looking for innovative ways to help that make sense and are easily understood. We sometimes drive a long way for the lessons, but would drive a lot further if we had to." - Tommy Waldrop, Georgia.
I have taken my daughter to camps, clinics, and lessons across the mid-Atlantic and can honestly say that Denny Tincher is the best instructor we have been fortunate enough to work with. His many years of experience have given him a special insight into the mechanics and fundamentals of pitching and he does an excellent job of relaying that knowledge to his students." – Craig Thompson, Bristol, Virginia.
"Our 16yr old daughter after going to numerous pitching instructors seemed to hit a plateau with her pitches. We have seen Denny three times now and she has made significant improvement and she continues to improve. We have him to thank for her success. Our daughter looks forward to her sessions with Denny." -Clifford Coho, East Freedom, PA
"My daughter hit a plateau after a few years of showing decent, but not outstanding results. However, she began showing constant pain in her shoulder and back, which discouraged her from trying harder and progressing. Denny's change in pitching style, combined with his calm demeanor and sound advice, changed my daughter's outlook and performance. Her confidence and her effectiveness as pitcher are increasing. I know we are finally seeing her true potential as a player and person." – Brian Lytle, Street, Maryland
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The winter practice intensive of Mamos chants closes out the Tibetan lunar calendar year. It is traditional during this period to intensify one's practice, particularly the practices that invoke protector principle, to pacify and transmute negativity.
This is an hour-long chanting practice. During this time, the Pacifying the Turmoil of the Mamos chant is recited. It is an elaborate protector offering, done before Shambhala Day (Tibetan New Year) to pacify the karmic causes of personal, social, and environmental chaos that accumulate at the year's end. By reciting the chant, we tune into the protector principle of awareness and reconnect with sacred outlook.
"Döns" refer to sudden attacks of depression, resentment, anger, or other negative emotions -- like an unpredictable flu that takes us over. In the last 10 days before the Tibetan Buddhist New Year, it is said that one can be more susceptible to dons, so it is a particularly good time to engage in working with obstacles. This practice consists of periods of meditation and chants.
All practice begins each evening at 7:00 pm except on Sat. Feb 9th when the mamo chants begin at 5:00 pm. The practice will end with tea and a discussion to complete the evening.
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As I write this from a conference of 3500 Harry Potter fans outside of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park in Orlando, the energy in the air around the final film is not only excitement, but gratitude.
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Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint rate the refreshments and more!
The day Harry Potter fans have been waiting for is here. On Friday, Universal Studios is opening its "Wizarding World of Harry Potter" attraction at Universal's Islands of Adventure theme park in Orlando, Florida.
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A defeat is still a defeat, this is true: yet we have to take a few things into consideration. Manchester City after the re-organization (which I believe came to late) were the better team. This cannot solely be attributed to the opposition taking their foot of the gas. This was a derby; the mercy rule does not exist. United had the chance to avenge the 1-6. The notion that they eased up is preposterous, cautious once City made it 1-3 maybe.
The tactical change was a beauty. Clog the wide areas to shut out their first half threat. Keep a tight block of two holding midfielders, thus allowing Aguero and Nasri to still support each other with the occasional break from deep. All this time City's disciplined shape never faltered. This was the key, City never onced chased the game, for if we had, United would have exposed it. Playing with ten men is an art and you need to always have two players left up front to feed off each other once the ball is finally played up there. The alternative is nine men behind the ball and relentless pressure, trying desperately to run out time (see Inter v Barcelona's Champions League semi-final back in 2010).
As for the sending off (link here) we can see here by this shaky but multi angled video Vincent Kompany leaves his feet. But his right foot that wins the ball is not studs up, it is side foot with a slight passing motion of his right foot. His left is delayed as at no point makes contact with Nani. I think the last shot of this video is the telling one, Nani immediately gets up to try and win the ball back from what he deemed to be a fair loss of possession. The rest of his team mates also play on, trying to retrieve possession. Only one player reacts (Rooney) who immediately turns and demands a sending off (two fingers held up, indicating the challenge).
We always hear about contentious decisions and how to judge them. The truest test I believe are the players reactions: Nani and nine of his team mates play on, Rooney doesn't. I think the key to judge the illegality of any challenge is by gauging the reaction of the layers on the pitch. A horrendous, even ball winning two footed challenge will rightly draw a furious reaction from players. This one didn't draw any reaction at all, apart from Rooney.
As for the individual performances, Aguero was sensational. His work rate, his availability, his hold up play were impeccable. We knew Milner has an engine (and Richards too). But with ten men the onus falls upon the forwards and not more could have been asked of him. As for the best performance I have ever seen live I think I agree with Danny (who I was sat with) and Berbatov was sensational: movement, strength, intelligence, hold up play and close control of the like I had not seen since van Nistelroy (who was excellent at holding the ball up and taking away the defenders ability to strip him of possession by using close control and strong lower body). United promptly signed him on the back of such performances.
He was just as prompt in forgetting how play at such a high individual level. Of interest Spurs had ten men that day also. It was also the last time I recall watching live a player whom I also thought would go on to be a very special midfielder. Michael Johnson. My generations Paul Lake in a more self inflicted way.


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Today is Kidd's Kids Day 2013 on Mix 93-1! Mix 93-1 is helping to raise money to send children with a chronic illness or terminal illness to Walt Disney World next month.
Today is Kidd's Kids Day 2013 on Mix 93-1! Mix 93-1 is helping to raise money to send children with a chronic illness or terminal illness to Walt Disney World next month.
You can imagine how excited a 10 year old child would be after getting the news that he was getting to get to go to Walt Disney World in Florida! Instead of letting your imagination run wild, I'll relay to you what his mom said, "He ran around the house yelling, 'We're going to Disney World'!" Cade continually asks his mom how much long until we get to go? Now I'd say that's excitement!
Kidd's Kids Day 2013 on Mix 93-1 is Wednesday, October 23rd. Kidd's Kids Day is the one day out of the year that Mix 93-1 and Kidd Kraddick in the Morning set aside to raise money to help send kids with a chronic or terminal illness to Walt Disney World.
Things got weird in the burger wars yesterday when hackers broke into the Burger King Twitter page and started firing off pro-McDonald's tweets.
Aerosmith frontman, 'American Idol' judge, shameless flirt and now Burger King rep, Steven Tyler pretty much does it all. In his new BK commercial, Tyler's hilarious antics keep customers happy — and make us pretty hungry just watching it.
Hey America, if you were wondering how you could possibly gain more weight eating fast food — wonder no more — Burger King has got your ever-expanding backside covered.
Following testing in Mexico, Turkey, Brazil, Columbia and Peru, BK is offering delivery service at ten pa
The competition in the french fry market has gotten fierce between Burger King, McDonalds and the other fry-serving fast food joints. Mickey Ds' traditionally grabs the top spot when it comes to favorite fries, but Wendy's took a run at it with new "natural cut" fries seasoned with sea salt.
Now, Burger King is taking it up a notch by making its fries bigger.
It's hard to believe 'The Simpsons' is about to air the 22nd edition of Treehouse of Horror, the show's beloved annual Halloween special, this October. Burger King is celebrating the best way they know how with a line of 'Simpsons' action figures that come free with the chain's Kids Meals.
Burger democratists, rejoice: As of this weekend, the creepy Burger King mascot, "the King," is officially dead.
Concurrent with the release of the guacamole topped California Whopper, Burger King's new advertising agency of record McGarryBowen has dethroned the edgy monarch in favor of an approach based on health and freshness.
If -- for some reason -- you ever wanted to consume more than half (or in some cases almost all) of your daily allotment for calorie intake with one burger, you're in luck. All you have to do is chow down on the newest menu item at Burger King in Japan.
The behemoth sandwich, dubbed "Meat Monster," contains a minimum of 1,160 calories.


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Long-time readers of this blog will know that I take a mild interest in the developmental history of photography, as mentioned here and here.
I have heard about this photo, but only came across it the other day. It is the oldest surviving colour photograph in the World and was taken as early as 1861 by James Clerk Maxwell. He discovered that colour photography was possible using red, green, and blue filters. However, due to the lack of development and limited use available, colour photography did not really kick off for another forty years with the invention of autochrome. Even then it didn't become widespread until the 1930's and 40's, when photographic film came on the market.
Amazing to think though, that when this photograph was taken, Abraham Lincoln was the US President, Dickens had just produced Great Expectations, and Prince Albert was still alive (although he died in December that year).


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The largest and possibly messiest 5K event series in the nation is headed to Watson Park in Lawrence and the organizers will have to put down a hefty deposit before the runners cross the starting line.
City leaders voted to require a $20,000 deposit because cleanup from the first Color Run in Lawrence was lacking.
During a Color Run, runners start the race wearing white but, by the end of it, they are covered in paint from "color explosions" along the 5K.
The paint is essentially colored corn starch, but Lawrence leaders said the race requires unique cleanup efforts.
Color Run organizers call it the "Happiest 5K on the planet" and say it's an un-timed run with "color stations" at each kilometer to douse participants in bright colors, head to toe.
Participants and Lawrence city leaders had never seen anything like it.
"We learned we could clean up a little bit better if we had a little more help from volunteers," said Jonathan Douglass, Lawrence's city clerk.
After last year's event, cleanup by the race organizers and volunteers was less thorough than city staff expected. They had to use city resources to clean up the colored corn starch left behind.
"We had a few police officers assigned to it to control traffic and major intersections. We had public works folks on hand to run the street sweepers through. Those are the main costs," Douglass said.
This time the Color Run organizers will have to pay a $20,000 deposit. Volunteers must stay at color zones after the race until they are dismissed by the Public Works Department.
"We will refund that as long as they perform what we expect them to perform in terms of cleanup and volunteer forces there," Douglass said.
Another condition of the permit issued to the organizers includes the payment of full actual costs of city services, including police, fire and medical and public works within 30 days of being invoiced.
Color Run organizers said in a written statement:
"We love the cities and venues that host The Color Run and we work very hard to keep them that way. We pride ourselves on improved learning and growth and we have been able to work closely with an EPA certified cleaning company to improve our clean-up processes.
We are also working closely with the city to ensure the best possible cleaning plan suited for the Lawrence venue. Our goal is to leave no trace behind. We look forward to hosting the Happiest 5k on the Planet for all of our Lawrence Color Runners."
The race kicks off Saturday, Sept. 14 at 9 a.m.
The Color Run picks local charities to support in each city they hold the event in. In Lawrence they are supporting Van Go, Inc., which is an arts-based social service agency that provides year-round after-school and summer job training programs to at-risk teens.
Click here for more on the Lawrence Color Run.
Click here for cleaning tips after a Color Run.
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Banjo, Bass Guitar, Guitar, Music Performance, Music Theory, Songwriting, Ukulele
Hello fellow and future musicians, and thanks for checking out my profile!
To tell you a little about myself, I was exposed to music at a very young age since my dad was a musician. I first picked up the drums at the age of 5, and took piano lessons for a year when I was 6. I later played the saxophone in 4th grade, and finally discovered the guitar when I was 9. (Ironic since my dad is a guitarist and the guitar was around the house forever!) He showed me my first chords and really got me started on the instrument, and I played in several local bands in high school playing a range of musical styles from rock, blues, funk, and reggae. I really didn't take music seriously until I was in college, and began studying under Jerry Coelho, a member of the very first graduating class of the Guitar Institute of Technology in Hollywood, CA, and Dominic Castillo, a graduate of Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA, who was a student of Jerry's as well. After studying under these talented musicians, I went on to pursue my education in music and received my BA in Music from San Jose State University in 2004. I started teaching music privately during my time with Jerry and Dominic and continued to teach during college up until the present, and have taught hundreds of students since. I now live in San Diego where I teach, work as a freelance musician, and play in local funk/jazz/rock group Science Fiction Jazz and gypsy/kickstomp outfit Quel Bordel!
*** Lesson Details ***
I am a very easy going, friendly individual who believes that learning music is built upon a strong relationship between teacher and student. This relationship involves good communication, honesty, open mindedness, and most importantly the desire to LEARN and have FUN. I approach teaching music by knowing and understanding the student's musical goals, and teaching fundamentals, theory, and technique through the style(s) of music that the student wants to learn. For beginners, I tend to teach basic techniques and chords through simple songs to get the student playing music as quickly as possible.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Living Room: couches, table and TV, music stand, student can borrow instrument for first lesson, parents can sit in on lesson
*** Specialties ***
My main musical styles that I perform and teach are rock, blues, jazz, funk, R&B, and reggae. I studied jazz in college so I also have extensive knowledge of jazz theory.
Bass Guitar, Guitar, Music Theory, Upright Bass
I love music and believe in its ability to bring people together. It's been a part of my life since I was 5, practicing piano at home in Michigan.
Music was a big part of every single one of my school years, and I was lucky enough to be able to double major in music and psychology at Kalamazoo College once I graduated from high school.
My passion for music has taken me abroad, to London, where I studied Western & Russian art music and took classes in popular music studies at Goldsmiths College, University of London.
It spurred my move across the country to New York, where I developed a better understanding of how important creativity is to all of us -- especially musicians! -- at Teachers College, Columbia University.
And, most importantly, it's allowed me to do what I love from my home in San Diego, teaching privately both in-person and online. I've recently moved to private teaching full-time and couldn't be happier!
I'm excited to get started with you and help you set and reach your musical goals!
*** Online & In-Person Lesson Details ***
It's most important to me that you are excited and motivated about your music lessons! I am a flexible instructor and am always open to hearing your ideas for songs. After working together to identify your beginning knowledge of music and your instrument, we'll progress from song to song to develop your musical abilities.
All of my online and in-person lessons begin by warming up with a quick exercise, scale, or even an improvisational activity. We'll use the music you love to develop your guitar technique, learn new chords, and sharpen your listening skills.
You'll gain an understanding of what makes the music work and why the notes, rhythms, and harmonies are what they are.
The music we study can also serve as inspiration for creativity. I may ask you to come to the next class with a short composition of your own or we'll finish a lesson by improvising together on related musical themes.
I'll do my best to make my expectations for you clear and at the end of every lesson, we'll go over what we accomplished together and make sure you understand what to work on before our next class.
*** Additional Online Information ***
Online lessons can be just as effective as in-person lessons for teaching you the basics of your instrument, developing technique, and achieving your musical goals! I'll use screen sharing to display music, chords, and scale charts during the lessons. Materials will be emailed to you as well for you to use at home. And communication is extra important when it comes to online lessons; because I can't make physical adjustments, I'll often assess how you hold your musical instrument and describe how you can make the adjustments yourself.
Please note that a high-speed internet connection is needed in order to make sure that we can see and hear each other appropriately. In addition, I expect that you will be able to provide your own musical instrument (and amplifier, if you have an electric instrument) to use during the lesson.
*** Additional In-Person Information ***
I teach my in-person lessons from my home office with comfortable seating for both students and parents. I expect that you will be able to provide your own musical instrument to use during the lesson.
I will have music stands available for use during lessons and will accompany and demonstrate on my musical instruments. I will have an amplifier and cables, but if you prefer to bring your own amplifier you can do that, too!
Please note that I have two cats; they'll be in an enclosed room away from where we will have lessons, but if you have cat allergies this may not be a good fit.
Bass Guitar, Classical Guitar, Guitar, Music Performance, Music Recording, Music Theory, Songwriting, Ukulele
Over the course of my musical career, I have had the opportunity to learn from many musicians. From University Professors to Street Corner Musicians, I have gathered much knowledge on how to play music. Applying that knowledge to my guitar playing has opened up many doors of opportunity and has made my life very interesting. One of my talents is to take complicated ideas and convey them in easy to understand ideas for my students. I now wish to share all my knowledge and experiences with you to enjoy a life of music.
Students of mine have been able to create their own music to record and perform. Ensembles that I have directed have performed at many local venues. I have also invited students to join me at my performances to help them become more confident in their playing.
I have been teaching guitar professionally since 2001 and performing professionally since 1994.
*** Lesson Details ***
Each lesson is custom made to directly benefit each student. The music the student enjoys listening to, is explored to identify what skills are needed to play that music on their instrument. Exercises are then tailored to give students the finger strength and dexterity to directly attain those needed skills.
Favorite songs are also examined to understand the musical theory concepts that were used to create those songs. Once those concepts are understood there is no stopping the student from creating their own music.
Parents and guardians are more than welcome to be part of the process. Involving parents in their children's education is my pleasure. My studio has a comfortable waiting area where you can wait until the lesson is done. Questions are always appreciated.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Two chairs, music, computer, internet, digital recording equipment, guitar, guitar amps, parents can sit in on lesson, bass, ukulele.
*** Travel Equipment ***
I provide whatever is necessary. Student should provide their instrument, music stand, and two chairs. Access to electrical outlet not mandatory.
*** Specialties ***
Latin, Rock, Blues, Classical
Bass Guitar, Clarinet, Guitar, Harmonica, Music Performance, Music Theory, Piano, Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Ukulele
Do you want a teacher who keeps you motivated and focused, who can show you all the skills of a well-rounded musician in a relaxed, friendly environment? I am the teacher for you! With a solid foundation in classical technique and experience as a jazz performer, we will tailor a plan for you to achieve your dreams in any style.
Jordan was born and raised in the El Centro, California where he began playing the alto sax in the elementary band program. At the age of 12, he began his study of guitar and drums, performing in several rock and ska bands around his home town and San Diego. At age 14, is where he found his love for brass instruments when he took up the trombone. While in high school he became a featured soloist with the Imperial Valley College Jazz Orchestra, under the direction of the legendary trumpeter Jimmy Cannon. It was this that lead Jordan to accept the Constance Weldon Music Scholarship to attend the University of Miami in Coral Gables, FL.
While performing in South Florida Jordan appeared with major acts including 10,000 Maniacs, and appeared on the Spanish television show "Calle Ocho." He also gained invaluable experience teaching in Miami public schools. His first teaching assignment was at Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School where he directed 3 beginning bands, Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, and their highly decorated Jazz Band. Later Jordan moved into the elementary setting, teaching vocal and instrumental music for grades K-5 at Cypress Elementary.
In 2007, Jordan returned to California to pursue a music career in San Diego. He can be seen performing all over San Diego, Orange, and LA Counties in styles ranging from rock, jazz, funk, blues, hip-hop, Latin, and more. He performs primarily on trombone, piano, and guitar, but is known to pick up percussion, harmonica, and other wind instruments as well. Jordan, along with the rest of the aggressively funky cover band SuperMagnetic, were the grand prize winner of the 2010 Viejas Ultimate Music Challenge 4. In 2011, Tori Roze & The Hot Mess were nominated for a San Diego Music Award in the category of "Best Blues Artist" after the release of their first album "From The Hip." They released their second album "Turbulence" last December, and are heard regularly on local San Diego radio. This album has also been nominated for Best Pop album for the 2013 San Diego Music Awards. This spring, Jordan completed his Master of Music degree in Jazz Studies from San Diego State University.
On stage, Jordan is a talented and versatile performer. He is known for his trombone sound and improvisational ability, as well as his positive relationship with his fellow musicians. In lessons, Jordan is energetic and creative.
*** Lesson Details ***
I enjoy teaching kids and adults of all ages. When I arrive for our first lesson, we'll start by getting to know your musical tastes and aspirations. Then we make a plan. Then we play!
Everybody's path is different, but we must start with a strong foundation in the fundamentals. After we start to establish some technique on your instrument we will explore music that suits you from a practical stand point in your development, and very importantly, stylistically. Together we will plan a curriculum that keeps you motivated toward your goals and that fits your life style.
You can expect a laid back, yet focused environment. Most of all, you can look forward to progress! Hope to see you soon.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Living room with large wall mirror, good lighting, with full size keyboard, weighted
*** Travel Equipment ***
I expect students to provide an instrument for themselves. I also require a student to come prepared with sheet music, pencils, a binder or folder, and the texts from which they would like to study.
*** Specialties ***
I have an extensive background in jazz bands, classical wind ensembles, and improvisation. I also currently perform in both original and cover bands on trombone, keyboard and guitar, in a range of styles including rock, reggae, Latin, and funk. I teach beginning and intermediate piano, guitar, and woodwind instruments, as well as advanced brass.
Acoustic Guitar, Arrangement and Composition, Bass Guitar, Blues Guitar, Classical Guitar, Composition, Ear Training, Gaming, Guitar, Music Performance, Music Theory, Singing, Songwriting, Speaking Voice
Hi everyone! I'm a hard-working musician with a background in live performance, songwriting, composition, and home recording. I want to help you perform the music you love, whether you're playing to your family, your webcam, or a 15,000 seat arena. I have been teaching private music lessons since 2007.
I am a graduate of UCSD, where I completed my bachelor's degree in music theory and composition. I have taken years of private lessons, played bass, guitar, and mandolin in local and touring bands, and released three albums of original music. I want to make your goals accessible.
*** Lesson Details ***
I focus on making lessons fun for my students. I emphasize the importance of practicing on your own and building confidence by performing live and/or writing your own songs. I love to help people get better at sounding like themselves.
During lessons from me, you can expect to play, sing, clap your hands, and become completely immersed in the music you love. Whether your goal is to perform in front of an audience, record albums, or just play for fun in your living room, I'll help you make that happen.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Music room, seating available, street parking.
*** Travel Equipment ***
I only teach students who provide their own instrument. I am willing to provide a loaner guitar for the week if a student's instrument needs to be repaired or is not accessible for any reason. I also provide homework when necessary :)
*** Specialties ***
I specialize in teaching confidence in performance practices, technique, singing and playing, and good microphone habits for singing, speaking, and recording, and songwriting. I teach based on student needs, and I find each student benefits from a different curriculum.
Acting, Bass Guitar, Broadway Singing, Guitar, Music Performance, Music Theory, Singing, Songwriting, Speaking Voice, Viola, Violin
With over 15 years of a performing arts background, I have been through the thick and thin of this business. My formal education began when I was seven years old, with the Carlsbad Strings Education Association. I continued to play violin in college at Humboldt State University. I then received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Studies. Besides classical music training, I have performed in many musical theatre shows and classes. I also perform and gig regularly in a local alternative rock band. Violin, bass, guitar, singing, acting and writing have always been my passions. Now it is time to inspire other hardworking individuals into pursuing their dreams too!
My music lessons usually consist of instrument knowledge, techniques, music theory, ear training and a little bit of music history as well. Each lesson will have a mix of different topics and exercises that pertain to what the student would like to learn. The topics listed above will intertwine with each other naturally, making each lesson more valuable.
Other lessons, such as acting, will be more customizable for the student. Depending on what the student would like to learn or improve on, will determine what kind of specific topic the lesson will focus on.
What ever route you decide on taking, remember that there is no wrong way. If you lose interest in a certain instrument or art, the skills you learned from practicing and playing will help you in any another performing art you choose. With that in mind, let's get learning!
*** Lesson Details ***
5-10 min. for review, warm-up
10 min. for exercise, technique, etc.
10+min. for teaching individual pieces, history, music theory, etc.
5-10 min. for review, warm-up
10 min. for exercise, technique, etc.
10+min. for monologue, song writing, recording, history, etc.
*** Studio Equipment ***
I have most of the required equipment at the studio.
*** Travel Equipment ***
I can provide an extra guitar or bass (amplifier included) for lessons, as well as books and possible other materials (stand, tuner, music). Students should provide their own violins, violas, and staff paper for theory. They should also have access to a computer, as I like to record my lessons and send them the recordings for their solo practices.
*** Specialties ***
I specialize in classical music for violin and viola. For theatre, I excel in Broadway singing, staging, acting, and I can teach methods in public speaking as well. Bass guitar, electric guitar, and performing in the genre of rock music is another specialty of mine. I also have experience in songwriting and arranging songs using music theory and ear training.
"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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- In more advanced play, the first attacking stroke is usually a loop against a pushed ball.
- The backspin from the push will force you to perform the stroke with good form, or you are unlikely to successfully hit the ball on the table.
The idea behind this stroke is to hit the ball around six inches over the net with medium-fast to fast speed and heavy topspin to help bring the ball down on the other side of the table.
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Points to look for:
- The feet are placed with the right foot slightly further back than the left foot, to make it easier to put weight on the right leg during the stroke.
- Most of the weight is on the balls of the feet to allow quicker movement. Too much weight on the heels will slow down movement, and too much weight on the toes will affect balance.
- The weight is evenly distributed between the left and right legs.
- The knees are bent and the feet are around one and a half times shoulder width apart. The torso is also leaning slightly forward. This gives a lower center of gravity for better balance, and allows for easy movement in all directions.
- Shoulders are in line with the legs, with the right shoulder slightly behind the left.
- The arms are held roughly shoulder width apart, with around a 90 degree angle at the elbow. The bat should be above the table to allow easy stroking of short balls.