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Innsbruck 2012 Announces Mascot
Innsbruck 2012 organizers announced Wednesday that a mountain goat will be the mascot for the 2012 Winter Youth Olympic Games.
In October a mascot competition was launched with 104 designs submitted by participants from 15 different countries. The winning entry came from Argentina.
According to Innsbruck officials, the graceful figure reflects the athletic aspect of the Games' youthful character to young people around the world for the first Youth Olympic Winter Games and the Olympic values of friends, respect, and inspire the quest for personal best.
The mascot will be unveiled at a celebration January 13, one year ahead of the Games.Write or read comments about this article
Youth Winter 2012 Summary
|Bid Status:
|Innsbruck, Austria has been elected to host the 2012 Youth Olympic Winter Games
|Bid Date:
|December 12 2008.
|Bid Location:
|By postal vote.
|Innsbruck (Austria) defeated Kuopio (Finland) to host the first-ever Youth Olympic Winter Games to be held in 2012. Innsbruck and Lillehammer have a rich winter sports history, both having already hosted the Olympic Winter Games. Harbin has some experience by hosting the Asian Winter Games. Kuopio is a University town with less experience but could appeal to the IOC from a youth perspective.
|Bid Book:
|Link To Bid Book
|Web Site:
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Sun Healthcare Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:SUNH)
The Company is a nationwide provider, through its subsidiaries, of long-term, sub-acute and related specialty healthcare services principally to the senior population in the United States.
This stock has a very low P/E ratio and solid FCF. Although the annual EPS is a bit overstated due to carryforward losses (that will expire within a year or two), the P/E is still 7-8x annualized earnings.
A few other notes:
- Revenue, margin, and EPS have grown in line with management projections despite a tough environment.
- Ongoing speculation about lower medicaid rates plague this stock, but are greatly overstated.
- The only downside is a moderate to heavy debt load. However, most of the debt does not need to be rolled until 2010+.
I bought in at 8.40 and see a $14 intrinsic value without paying for any growth. Lots of upside here.

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Fresh privacy fears over IE 8 Suggested Sites
A top security researcher has called for Microsoft to rethink aspects of its Suggested Sites feature in IE8. The optional feature in the next version of Microsoft's browser allows users to "discover websites you might like based on sites you've visited", as Microsoft explains it. When the feature is activated, the addresses of …
first to say
ITS OPTIONAL- people need to not bitch, same kinda thing as with tv shows, don't like it , change the channel!
Makes perfect sense to me.
If you go to a URL that has a login and you fill this in and bang on the button then, if the site concerned then passes you to say: blah.blah.com/insideinfo&userid=jbloggs, then MS get the whole thing including the "jbloggs" bit you filled in on page one.
What's not to understand? The key bit here is "information associated with the web address" and the fact that they then go on to state that they don't take anything from the rendered page doesn't conflict with this at all.
e.g. For a real world example, typing a load of cobblers into Google produces a URL of: http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&q=a+load+of+cobblers&meta=
Peer Guardian
Peer Guardian and block all MicroCrap sites
Better pron...
Why is this possible useful, surely it sets alarm bells ringing in everyone's head the moment that they see this new 'feature'??
Personally, the only thing that I can see that this would be even slightly useful for is finding out if there is anything in the known universe that is better than thehun for late night shuffling material...
2nd Rate University
Drivel from a 2nd Rate University researcher......
Nobody should rely solely on "security by obscurity" or any information submitted as part of a URL (including session id values) as a means of securing any kind of non-public data.
Don't go mouthing off about Microsoft being the problem when the people that cause the real problems are the morons who design inherently insecure websites that any kid with half a brain could hack.
Switching on suggested sites
is a prat fall .
If you don't want to gift Microsoft a complete list of everything you have browsed, simply leave it off. Or upgrade to a proper web browser instead.
If you change your mind about suggested sites, well thats hard luck... Microsoft will still retain data (according to the IE8 privacy policy) and there's nothing you will ever be able to do about it.
@Ponder Stebbins
"Peer Guardian and block all MicroCrap sites"
Yes, because hacks based on blocking implementation details are so much better than just TURNING THE DAMN THING OFF. If you're a big company, than you mandate that by group policy. Sorted.
"still waiting for a clarification"
Well, while you're doing that, you could always refresh your memory of the explanations that we all gave you in the comments last time. Now put down the whip, and step away from the horse, it's not like the poor thing even knows you're there.
first force the purchase of IE
And then this?
95% of consumers do not know they have been ****** with IE. They think it is free even when they paid cash money when they got it.
And, yes, some even claim IE is free (so shut up and use it).
easy fix
Just don't send any URLs produced from a <form> element.
Richard raises a good point
If people want to let MS know where they surf that's their business, but MS is going to have to be very careful how they share those URLs with the public (which is, after all the point of the feature). The safest thing would be to share only the domain name, but as Richard points out that might not be enough if the site is something like Blogger that include a million different sub-sites. But sharing the whole URL would risk giving away user IDs or even (on an exceptionally poorly made site) passwords. But it seems to me theres a middle ground.
And come to think of it, it has alot to do with "search terms or data you entered in forms", AKA query strings. Basically URLs have three levels of detail. "example.com", "example.com/example.php" and "example.com/example.php?foo=example&bar=sample". The middle one should almost always be safe to share, and still provide enough detail to work with most sites. But the last one could definitely be a privacy risk. Ideally IE8 wouldn't even send that part back to MS, only the part to the left of the "?".
black hats will love it
Just another way that they can use to game the MIcrosoft universe.
Sure MS will check all those submitted sites you just "visited" for loading your system with malware? We know how good the automated systems from Microsoft are on checking for malware. Call me cynical, but here we have another GREAT new feature that will help PCs getting infected...
@first to say
As long as its not turned on by default when IE is installed.
Yet another feature I don't need or want
This is another solution for advertisers to drum up traffic and a solution for Microsoft to charge for the service. I don't need any "suggestions" for where to surf. I've been doing it quite nicely on my own without any help.
Trust Microsoft at your own peril
This company is downright against your personal needs vs. the needs of their shareholders.
It's quite comical!
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November 29, 2014
The median pay for women who worked for the state of Iowa last fiscal year was about 9 percentage points under that of men who were employed by the state.
A new state salary database released Thursday shows the state had nearly 60,000 employees who were paid a total of $3.02 billion in the year that ended June 30.
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When my deal was done with this album, I moved to Los Angeles and signed with Pantera Records in Miami, the successful production and writing team behind the girl group Expose. They really didn't know what to do with me because I was a hard rock singer, so they tried to switch me over to dance music. I wasn't ready for that switch at the time, so as I was planning my escape from that company, their production company fell apart and we all went our separate ways.
This is how I ended up in Australia recording a dance record called "Surrender" with a producer from Tahiti and some of the members of INX. After several more dance records with local producers, "Touch My Body", "Hold Me Close", "Move It" and "Gotta Get Up", I was ready to branch out into r&b and recorded a retro-funk r& b CD entitled "Come Hell Or High Water" with my co-writer and producer Bill Bentley. This spawned a house single of one of the songs off this CD, "Trust My Love", which was played in many clubs in Los Angeles.
I continued to write many different styles of music and be convincing singing those styles. I placed songs in major movies and many television shows and still make money from this today.
I then decided to go back to my first love, rock and roll and recorded the CD "Just Another Day" with my band Hemlok Bay. I re-connected with my former producer/co-writer Bill Bentley and wrote the awesome single "Do You Hear Me" which was nominated for Best Rock Single at The Los Angeles Music Awards. "No Rain Til' Sunday" has been featured on Fox Sports.
Right now, I sing, play keyboards and Latin percussion in my party band Donna C. And The Camel Tones as well as the lead singer for a blues band called UB2.
I will help you to sing in tune and with confidence in whichever style you're comfortable.
I can help you learn to perform and connect with an audience.
*** Lesson Details ***
When starting voice lessons with me, I will first hear you sing and talk with you to find out what your goals are. What type of artist do you compare yourself to? What style of music do you like? Do you see yourself auditioning for any of the TV talent shows? I will take you through strengthening exercises and we will find songs you would like to learn. I can either accompany you on piano or you can get a karaoke track. For piano, I start out with a beginner book with music theory so you can learn the notes and their values. I do the same for flute students, although most of the first lesson for a flute player is making a sound without getting dizzy!
*** Studio Equipment ***
*** Travel Equipment ***
I can take students in the San Fernando Valley as well as the Santa Clarita area because I am frequently in the San Fernando Valley. I can bring a keyboard, but it's best if they have their own so they can practice if they are a piano student. For voice, I can bring a keyboard
*** Specialties ***
I specialize in pop style of singing and piano, although for piano and flute, I use the basic methods
A little bit about me:
Admired for her rich tone and fluid technique throughout the instruments range, flutist Julia B. is an active performer and teacher in the Los Angeles area. As a soloist she has performed with the San Diego Symphony, San Diego Chamber Orchestra, and the UCLA Symphony. She has recently performed with the Le Grange Symphony, Midland Symphony, and LA Dream Orchestra as well as chamber ensembles such as the LA Grand Ensemble and Spirati Woodwind Quintet. She completed her Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) degree in flute performance at the University of California at Los Angeles, where she studied with Sheridon Stokes. For her Master of Music, Ms. B. studied with Christina Jennings at the University of Colorado at Boulder, and attended Rice University for her Bachelors Degree under the tutelage of Leone Buyse. Ms. B. has also taught in the Santa Monica/Malibu District, and is currently teaching elementary music in the Manhattan Beach Unified School District.
My thoughts on teaching:
Teaching brings joy to my life. I love instructing flute students of all ages and experience levels, and find that they often teach me just as much as I teach them. While I want my students to excel, above all I hope they come away from lessons with a greater appreciation and understanding of the incredible power of music.
In an average lesson we will address:
-Fundamentals of flute playing from breathing and posture to tone production and articulation
-Tone exercises
-Scales and technique
-Solo works
-Fundamentals of music theory through games and exercises
I am currently accepting private students into my Los Angeles flute studio. I am available to teach at your home or my studio in Pacific Palisades. Please contact me if you have any questions about flute lessons, or music theory lessons.
*** Travel Equipment ***
I can provide a music stand and the required books for the first lesson, but will expect the student to acquire those books once we get started.
Hello, my name is Cindy and I am a vocal and instrumental instructor. I received my BA and MAT degrees from Pepperdine University. I have taught privately for over 25 years in the San Fernando Valley, along with Pasadena and Simi Valley areas. During college I performed in several operas including The Magic Flute and Hansel and Gretel with the Burbank Symphony Orchestra. After college, I was a member of Musical Americans, a select touring group from Southern California under the direction of K. Gene Simmonds that toured South America and Japan. I also served as a minister of music at a local church for several years.
I began playing the piano at the age of 7. My mother and sister were taking lessons and, when they had finished practicing I would go into the piano and play what they had just played. My mother figured that I was the one with the talent so I got the lessons. When I was 9, I became interested in the violin. Back in those days, it was required for you to take private lessons if you were going to be in the school orchestra. I started lessons on the violin while continuing lessons on the piano. I began taking voice lessons while in Jr. High and for a while, I took lessons on all three. I was also very involved with my church music department, which was very large and well known in Southern California. During college, I had the opportunity to participate in The Living Christmas Tree . This was a great experience, one I will never forget. I not only sang in the tree but was able to play in the orchestra for a couple of years as well.
Being a classroom teacher for over 30 years, I have had the experience of bringing the joy of music to hundreds of students. I put a strong focus on musical theory so that my students understand not only how to play or sing, but understand the WHY of different musical concepts. Presently I have students attending CSUN majoring in music. I have a love for music that has been with me since the age of 7, when I started taking my first piano lessons. I took private lessons on piano, violin and voice till I graduated from high school, continuing while I earned my BA and MAT degrees. I have experience with students of all ages, ranging from the young kindergarten student to the adult student. I believes that there is a hidden talent in everyone and that if there is a desire to learn, I can teach them!
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My lessons are designed to bring a maximum level of enjoyment while giving a strong musical theory foundation. Being a classroom teacher for over 30 years, I understand what a student goes through regarding homework during a week's time. I always take that into consideration when making assignments. I find out what the student's musical likes are and use those in selecting songs to work on with them.I use different curriculum, depending on the needs of the student and the instrument being taught. With the wealth of my experience I can teach and guide the student through any performance and musical interest they may have and bridge the gap between genre's that so many are unable to do.
I teach beginning and intermediate voice, flute, guitar, sax and clarinet. I am able to teach up to the advanced level for violin and piano. I enjoy working with all levels of students, from young children through adults.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Living Room, room for parents to wait.
*** Travel Equipment ***
They must have their own instrument. If they are taking piano, I am able to teach them on a keyboard that has at least 4 octaves. I have had great success with working with keyboards, especially with younger students. Students purchase their own materials. I will give you the names of the books and locations where you can buy them.
*** Specialties ***
I am from the old school of thought and teach the basics with a great deal of theory thrown in. My students that have gone on to major in music in college have done very well because of the foundation I have given them.
Joseph R. has 5 years of experience teaching students elementary, middle school-aged children and adults on to how to play keyboard, guitar, flute and saxophone while sharing his learning experience with them as a self-taught saxophone and flute player and his more conventional education on piano and guitar.
Joe started developing his musical talent through piano lessons at the age of 7. After only a year of formal study, he began to experiment with other instruments such as the bamboo flute, the guitar and the drums. When he moved to the United States at the age of 13, he was introduced to the school�s band where he chose to hone his skills with the flute. Since then, he has been exposed to classical and symphonic repertoire. During high school, he joined the marching band and at the same time, found interest in jazz and alto saxophone. He decided to pursue a career in music by majoring in Jazz Studies and Performance at the University of California in Irvine where he has received his Bachelors degree in Music. He is currently performing at local jazz clubs, formal events and concerts. He would like to continue to inspire his students while nurturing his passion.
*** Lesson Details ***
Scale Mastery
Instrumental Technique
Note Reading/Sight-Reading
Ear Training (!)
Live Performance
Music in the real world
*** Studio Equipment ***
Wurlitzer upright piano
Roland D20
BX5a monitors
BX8a monitors
Shure, MXL mic's
M-Audio Profire 610
Yamaha YAS-82ZII
*** Travel Equipment ***
I provide manuscript paper. Student provides instrument and have the option to purchase my music books.
*** Specialties ***
I train my students the classical approach for their beginning and intermediate stages, and specialize in Jazz and Pop music.
Now accepting new students for in-home lessons. I have over 12 years experience teaching individual lessons. My areas of study were Elementary Education, Music Performance, and Theatre. It is my belief that each student learns at their own pace and in their own way. My goal as a teacher is to find the best program for each student so that they can enjoy learning their instrument or craft and come away from the experience with a better understanding of it, in general, and a feeling of accomplishment for themselves. Some students want to become professional performers and others simply want to learn for their own enjoyment. Both of those are admirable goals.
What I teach:
Flute -- beginning to late intermediate (fourth grade and higher, unless they already have some other form of musical background ex. piano lessons, etc)
Piano -- beginning to intermediate (any age so long as they are able to read, at least a little)
Auditioning: Do you have an audition coming up for which you want to prepare…I mean NEED to prepare??? I can help with all your stage auditions whether it is a musical theatre vocal audition or a monologue or even just cold reading from the script. The more prepared you are, the more at ease and confident you will feel during the audition process.
"Where words fail, music speaks" ~ Hans Christian Anderson
*** Lesson Details ***
Instrumental: All of my lessons are catered specifically to the needs and desires of each individual student. I strive to always create a positive environment in which the student feels like they can ask questions and make mistakes and learn without feeling embarrassed or nervous. Everyone learns at their own pace and in their own way. There is no 'cookie cutter' lesson plan.
For most students (especially younger), I recommend a 30 minute lesson, at least to start. Any more than that, in my opinion, can be frustrating and overwhelming for the student who is a beginner. More advanced players (and adults) may be interested in a 45-60 minute lesson.
Auditioning/Acting: For most students I recommend a 60 minute lesson. If you are preparing for an audition then you are probably working within a very specific time frame. The more we can work, the better. Also, we aren't just working on mechanics or techniques. There is so much discussion and in-depth searching that needs to happen that in a 30 minute session we would be hard pressed to get everything accomplished.
*** Travel Equipment ***
In-home: Learning materials (books, instruments, scripts, music stand, etc) are not provided and need to be in your home for lessons and practicing throughout the week. Yes, you need to practice. I am not a drill sergeant about it but the more time you spend practicing the faster you will progress. I will recommend certain lesson materials and do expect for them to be purchased before the first lesson. If you already have a book that you are working from, that is fine, we can start the first lesson with that and then discuss together whether or not we feel it will help you in our lessons.
I am a music teacher and musician in the Los Angeles area. I was born in Taipei, Taiwan. I started my music education at the age of three; it started with clapping, rolling around on the floor, and Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade. I was fascinated by the magic that music possesses; as Rimsky-Korsakov unfold a tale of an enchanted land, with camel-riding merchants, bazaar, and princesses, without uttering a single word. I went on to learn a few instruments: xylophone, three different kinds of recorders, and then all this eventually led to flute.
I started studying flute at the age of 8, and it has been a delightful journey. In high school, I have participated in marching band, symphonic band, wind ensemble, and symphonic orchestra. I was also part of two prestigious local youth orchestra, the Orange County Youth Symphony Orchestra, and the Claremont Young Musician Orchestra.
I obtained my Bachelor of Music (Flute Performance) degree from University of California, Santa Barbara. I grew immensely as a musician during my time in Santa Barbara, I studied under Jill Felber, and I was able to expand my repetoire and gain considerable experience. I even played at the local farmers market as a street performer during the weekends. After graduation , I traveled to my home country Taiwan to study another great musician - Anders Norell, the principal flutist/flautist of the Taiwan Philharmonic. It was another great opportunity as I was able to garner teaching experiences, as well as attending master classes of great flutist/flautist such as Emmanuel Pahud.
As a music teacher, I encourage and inspire. I am foremost a music lover, then flutist and flute teacher. I aspire to spread the abundance of joy and beauty that music has bring into my life. As the great conductor and cellist Pablo Casals puts it: "Music is the divine way to tell beautiful, poetic things to the heart". Therefore, whether if you are a wobbly toddler, high school marching band enthusiast (as I once was), house wife looking for a new hobby, full time employee who always had a love for classical music, or grandmother who is looking for something other than crochet, join me on this wonderful journey.
"The pursuit of music would provide you a life time of joy".
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