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It's the final episode of Lesli Margherita's backstage vlog at Matilda! See Lesli freak out over dogs, scare people and perform with the cast at JFK. Don't worry kids, she'll be back with another vlog...someday!August 14, 2014
On a special episode of Looks Not Books, Queen Lesli answers your questions and gets answers from the cast of Matilda. Plus, a special commercial break from Miss Trunchbull. Don't miss it!May 27, 2014
Lesli Margherita of Matilda makes up a few new songs, scolds a few viewers and answers fan questions on the latest episode of Looks Not Books.April 15, 2014
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The Wednesday meeting of the West Point Civitan Luncheon Club turned to former president Bill Ladd to introduce his guests, Jim Bearden and Mitzi Thompson from East Mississippi Community College.
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My dad was one of those lucky few who went into the military to serve his country during a slow period. By that I mean he went into the Air Force after the Korean War and before the Vietnam War. It didn't make him any less patriotic, I just think it made him less likely to die. He had his opinions on the war in Vietnam. None were complementary to the men who burned their draft cards or ran away to Canada. I can still remember how angry he was when President Ford pardoned the "draft dodgers." His feelings toward "Hanoi" Jane Fonda were worse. Much worse.
Execution has always been the fate of the worst criminals, bandits and outlaw. Once a condemned man is sent to the gallows society never has to worry about him again. We don't have to feed him. We don't have to maintain a jail cell for him. We don't have to worry about medical expenses for him. There is no cost associated with him after that because they always go from the gallows straight to the grave.
Wednesday, March 20 marked the first day of spring for 2013, and it certainly feels like early spring this week. After a relatively mild winter, residents are already planning afternoon walks and cookouts anticipating warm April and May months. Photo by Donna Summerall
Kramer Sowell is not afraid to get his hands dirty. Or to get his students in the Agricultural Science class dirty. That's just one of the things that made the West Point School District chose him for Teacher of the Year. He is also Teacher of the Year for the Career and Technology Center. His student look forward to his classes where they learn about livestock, goats, quail and chickens have been raised by the students. They learn about growing food plants and decorative plants at the green house at the back of the CTC building.
Tracy Ridings has the unenviable job of teaching English I and Honors English to ninth grade students. This is why she was named WPHS North Campus Teacher of the Year. She introduces them to the plays of William Shakespeare with "Romeo and Juliet" and will be taking them back in time to the Holocaust by reading "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas" by John Boyne. She has been in education for 17 years, 13 of which have been at West Point High School. Photo by Donna Summerall
I have spent the past 3 Saturdays in the kitchen at J. Broussards restaurant in Columbus learning loads of new cooking techniques.
Last week, the city board of selectmen and other officials pledged support to repair and beautify the Sam Wilhite Transportation museum on Depot Drive. All agreed the structure had been neglected since it was relegated to "appointment only" hours in 2010. Above, the building is already seeing a drastically improved look after the city trimmed the bushes surrounding the museum. The metal sign above was almost completely obstructed by shrubbery last week. Photo by Bryan Davis
The Horseshoe Robertson Chapter of the NSDAR met Thursday at the First Christian Church. The ladies have brought up the need lately for the clearing and restoration of the Native American mounds, South of town on Highway 45 Alt. The original marker on the Highway which shows the site to be on the National Registry of Historic Places, was placed there under the direction of the wife of Presbyterian minister and missionary J.P. Unger. She herself was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.


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Catch an excursion to Pleasant Hill. Near the Iowa State Fairgrounds. The perfect getaway for the avid golfer, with three courses within close proximity. Bring the family for a round of miniature golf at Toad Valley Golf Course. Stop by the homemade ice cream shop for sweet a treat. Pleasant Hill is located just east of Downtown Des Moines.
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Women's Volleyball Splits Saturday Matches; Wraps Up PBC/CC Crossover 1-2
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SAVANNAH, GA - The top two teams in the Peach Belt volleyball standings, Flagler and host Armstrong Atlantic, each won twice to finish the 2009 PBC/Conference Carolinas Crossover with perfect 3-0 marks after the final day of play in Savannah. Pfeiffer wrapped up the weekend with a 1-2 mark.
The Flager Saints then were taken to four sets by Conference Carolinas-leading Pfeiffer (17-8) but prevailed, 25-11, 25-13, 29-27, 25-14. Katie Beale led the way with 17 kills and 14 digs for Flagler, while Meg Weathersby added 16 kills, 13 digs and four blocks and Justine Burkhardt notched 11 kills and 16 digs.
Pfeiffer was led by Brittany Dickens' nine kills and Vanessa Gerig's 24 assists and 16 digs.
The Falcons picked up a win earlier in the day with a 26-24, 16-25, 25-21, 25-22 win over Augusta State (19-10) to finish the tournament with a 1-2 mark. Dickens again led the way with 19 kills followed by Mordini's 17. Jordan O'Bryant has a dozen kills while Gerig finished with 42 assists and 17 digs.
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Sponsored by the Grand Prairie and Garland Police Departments and the Dallas Texas Chapter Harley Owners Group, the day's activities include bike games, Shriners clowns, police demonstrations, a raffle, obstacle course, silent auction and food.
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TomTom Launches the TomTom ONE XL•S
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Concord, MA – October 16, 2007 – TomTom, the world's largest navigation solutions provider, today reveals the TomTom ONE XL•S. The new TomTom ONE XL•S is the first product in the TomTom ONE XL range to offer text-to-speech technology, enabling street names and places to be read aloud as part of the spoken navigation instructions. The TomTom ONE XL•S also offers the exclusive TomTom Map Share™ technology and unique 'HELP ME!' features on a 4.3 inch screen.
TomTom Map Share™ is a proprietary map improvement technology that enables users to easily and instantly improve maps. Via TomTom HOME, TomTom's free desktop software application, Map Share™ users can share map improvements made by the community of Map Share™ users - so that they always have the most up-to-date maps available in the industry. Map Share™ users can also respond in real time to changes in the road network and, with just a few simple taps on their screen, can correct the maps on their device accordingly.
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"The TomTom ONE XL•S brings two great technologies, text-to-speech for spoken instructions and TomTom Map Share™ for the most up-to-date maps, to our ONE XL platform," said TomTom Inc president Jocelyn Vigreux. "The TomTom ONE XL•S complements our portfolio and gives our customers even more products to choose from."
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Vlogger Rachelle Rak gives viewers an unprecedented look at the new musical this week. See the show's star Emily Padgett perform jaw-dropping choreography, including Flashdance's signature water sequence.
In the final Lion King character study video, South African actor Andile Gumbi brings us behind the scenes as he transforms into the "energetic" Simba. Find out what similarities Prince Simba has to an African warrior.November 13, 2012
The Tony-winning musical The Lion King celebrated 15 years on Broadway with a triumphant performance and lavish celebration. Hear from the award-winning creators and current cast about why The Lion King is unlike any other show on Broadway.November 19, 2012
Melody Yang, one of the stars of off-Broadway's Gazillion Bubble Show, explains how the show transports audiences and the fun ways kids interact with the bubbles.August 13, 2013
Get a first look at Jeanine Tesori and Lisa Kron's new musical, the funeral home-set drama Fun Home. Directed by Sam Gold, the show is based on Alison Bechdel's graphic novel and boasts a top-notch cast.October 22, 2013
Learn how to do the rip-roaring Newsies paper dance on Broadway Balances America.November 2, 2014
The name on everybody's lips is Brandy Norwood! Broadway.com catches up with the Grammy winner in rehearsal as she prepares to step into Roxie's heels in Chicago.April 17, 2015
Laura Michelle Kelly's last vlog is full of pirate parties and hearty thanks from the cast of Finding Neverland.May 2, 2015
Matthew Morrison leads the cast of Finding Neverland in a media day performance of "Believe."February 26, 2015
Wolf Hall star Nathaniel Parker tells us which fellow Tony nominee left him speechless in a hallway and more.May 8, 2015
Skylight stars Carey Mulligan, Bill Nighy and Matthew Beard chat about onstage injuries, the timelessness of the 1995 play by David Hare and making spaghetti Bolognese on opening night of the new Broadway production.April 3, 2015
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RICHLANDS — Sixth-seeded Richlands plays on.
Ka'Darius McQueen's layup as time expired in overtime gave the Wildcats a 79-77 upset win over third-seeded Croatan on Tuesday night in the opening round of the East Central 2-A Conference tournament at Richlands High.
The game was tied 77-77 after the Wildcats' Dionte Carson hit his second of two 3-pointers in the final minute of overtime. However, the Cougars still had a chance to go ahead on several follow shots inside the paint that came up short as time was winding down.
After Croatan's final rebound, Carson stole the ball and threw a deep pass to McQueen, who flew down the court and scored right before time expired.
"I was just running while looking at the clock," McQueen said. "I thought about dunking it, but I saw the clock was too low. So I just did a simple layup."
McQueen's buzzer-beater sent the Wildcats (11-13) into the semifinals against No. 2 Northside on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Croatan (19-4) will be the
Richlands stayed alive thanks to winning a game that could only be described as crazy.
The Wildcats trailed 76-68 with 1:20 left in overtime after the Cougars' JacQues Chambers scored on an ally-opp slam dunk. However, Richlands' Antwaun Thompson answered with a 3-pointer. Carol Huffman made one free throw for Croatan with 45 seconds left to make it 77-71, but Carson made a 3-pointer to put the Wildcats to within three with 33 seconds left.
Croatan then missed two free throws before Carson made another 3-pointer with 20 seconds left to tie the game. Carson made 2 of 3 free throws with no time left in regulation to send the game into overtime.
"Dionte Carson, he's a senior and he's been picking it up," Richlands coach Glenn Kellum said. "He's Mr. Hustle for us. He does everything."
Still, the Cougars had chances to win the game but several follow shots were no good.
"This definitely was a tough loss for the boys," Croatan coach Kirk McDougle said. "We had too many missed opportunities, missed free throws, missed layups and blown assignments on defense."
The Cougars seemed to have the game in control in the fourth quarter as they built a 61-48 lead with 6:45 left in regulation. The Wildcats tied the game at 64-64 with 39 seconds left two McQueen free throws, but Croatan's Kyle Cranmer answered with a layup with 25 seconds left to give his team a 66-64 lead.
That set up Carson's two free throws late to send the game into OT. Carson fired up desperation shot as time expired that hit off the glass and rolled out. However, after a discussion among the officials, it was ruled Carson was fouled. He made the first two free throws.
"He was a little bit down, but we told him to not worry because we got this," McQueen said. "We never give up."
n Northside 69, Topsail 52: Northside's deficit didn't last long.
Down 6-3 in the first few minutes, the second-seeded Monarchs used a 17-0 first-quarter run to pull away from No. 7 Topsail in the first round of the
Northside (20-3) never looked back as the Monarchs advanced to the semifinals where they will play Richlands (11-13) Thursday at 7:30 p.m. The sixth-seeded Wildcats beat No. 3 Croatan 79-77 in overtime.
Topsail, which led 4-0 and 6-3 against Northside, ended its season at 10-14.
"They made a couple of good plays to start the game. So you have to give them credit," Northside coach Tony Marshburn said. "But our guys were focused. We had a great practice (Monday night). We practiced for about two hours and I felt really good coming into today as far as our focus and our intensity level.
"I know they (Pirates) would come out hard because I knew it was do or die for them. Our guys knew that."
Senior Jamal Parker scored 20 of his game-high 28 points in the first half for the Monarchs. He scored 11 points in the first quarter, including three 3-pointers. He added 9 points in the second quarter.
Davion Ayabarreno chipped in with 13 points and 10 rebounds and Josh Cabrera added 9 points and 10 rebounds for Northside.
Matt Gilgo scored 13 points and Jeremiah Bland added 10 for the Pirates, who trailed 40-14 in the second quarter, but got to within 53-40 after the third quarter. However, Northside scored the first six points of the fourth quarter to end any threat of the Topsail rally.
"We had good ball movement and we played good defense," Marshburn said. "I thought that was the key all night. They cut it to (13), but we answered the bell and we finished strong. We came ready to play."
Marshburn hopes he can say the same about his team for the rest of the week. The Monarchs need to win the conference tournament to secure the league's top seed for next week's NCHSAA 2-A playoffs.
Northside and Clinton shared the
"They want to win it all. They have that mentality," Marshburn said of his team. "They are aware of the situation. They are excited about being in the tournament. They were antsy to get here today."
n East Duplin 46, Richlands 44: Makayla Byrd scored 16 points, including a layup with over-the-top feed from point guard Tenae McKinzie with 19 seconds for what proved the winning bucket as third-seeded East Duplin held off No. 6-seed Richlands.
The Panthers (20-5), who with second-seeded South Lenoir's loss earlier in the day earned the league's No. 2 playoff seed, will take on seventh-seeded Swansboro (6-18) on Thursday at 6 p.m. The Pirates upset South Lenoir 48-43.
Richlands, which was led by Jennie Washington's 18 points, finishes 7-17.
While pleased with the win, East Duplin coach Mark Lane wasn't happy with his team's performance overall, which included seeing the Wildcats erase a 10-point deficit with just over five minutes left in the game.
"I thought we gave good effort most of the time, but I don't think we played very smart," said Lane, whose Panthers had twice as many turnovers (24) as Richlands while hitting just under 50 percent from the floor (18 of 37). "I don't think we were in sync as a team … and (had) turnovers that were unnecessary.
"Give credit to Richlands. They played well. Their style was so different tonight, it was catch-shoot, catch-dribble. Obviously, they hadn't done that the first two times we played them. They played a heck of a game."
East Duplin led 40-30 after two foul shots by McKinzie with 5:09 left, but the Wildcats rallied behind a 14-4 run that included 3-pointers by Washington and Soraya Kornegay before the tying layup with 41.7 seconds left by Kalina Taylor after a turnover.
But after timeouts by both teams Byrd set up down low on the right side of the lane and took a high feed from McKinzie to give the Panthers a 45-44 lead. After a turnover by Richlands and a missed 1-and-1 chance by East Duplin, Washington had an open look in the corner for a game-winning 3-pointer.
But the ball bounced off the rim as the buzzer sounded.
"At the end of the game with six seconds, no timeouts, I didn't know if my team would get the ball up in six seconds," Richlands coach Mike Kelly said. "Got the ball up, got a shot to win. We had a good look. It was just kind of flat and didn't make it.
"But I'm proud of the effort. I can't complain about it. They played their butts off tonight. If they'd done it all year, we'd have a lot more wins."
Richlands 12 14 18 22 13— 79
Croatan 11 14 28 13 11— 77
Carson 17, McQueen 25, Thomas 17, Thompson 18, Harrington 2. Totals— 28-64 18-27 79.
Huffman 3, Chambers 29, Cranmer 11, Smith 5, Touchton 5, Saunders 20, Judon 2, Ryan 2. Totals— 27-70 14-24 77.
3-Point Goals— R 5 (Carson 3, Thompson 2), C 9 (Chambers 7, Saunders 2). Rebounds— R 42 (Thomas 12, McQueen 11), C 38 (Chambers 13). RECORDS— R: 11-13, vs. Northside on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in semifinals. C: 19-5, vs. TBA in state 2-A playoffs.
Topsail 8 19 13 12 — 52
Northside 22 21 10 16 — 69
Bland 10, Schoenleber 4, Jar. Sullivan 2, Gilgo 13, Williams 4, Jak. Sullivan 3, Hagan 8, Savidge 8. Totals— 18-54 13-20 52.
Cabrera 9, Parker 28, Kr. Curry 8, Ayabarreno 13, Ko. Curry 4, Hilton 4, Morrison 2, McCarthy 1. Totals— 25-46 13-28 69.3-Point Goals— T 3 (Bland, Schoenleber, Gilgo), N 6 (Parker 5, Cabrera). Rebounds— T 22 (Hagan 7), N 41 (Cabrera 10, Ayabarreno 10, Hilton 7). RECORDS— T: 10-14, season complete. N: 20-3, vs. Richlands Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in semifinals.
Richlands 9 8 10 17 — 44
East Duplin 14 10 11 11 — 46
Washington 18, Kornegay 8, Taylor 6, Thompson 6, Toudle 6. Totals— 18 4-10 44
Byrd 16, McGowan 9, Woodard7, McKinzie 6, Hall 6, Smith 2, Blizzard 1. Totals— 18 6-15 46
3-Point Goals— R 4 (Washington 3, Kornegay 1). ED 4 (McGowan 3, Byrd 1). Rebounds— R 21 (Kornegay 6). ED 30 (Woodard 12, Hall 7). RECORDS— R: 7-17, season complete. ED: 20-5, vs. Swansboro on Thursday in


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Also on Saturay is the return of Reel Readers. Read "October Sky," then come to the library on 2:15 p.m. for a screening of the movie and a discussion to follow. It is free to the public. Popcorn and lemonade will be provided. The movie is rated PG and copies of the book are available for checkout at the information desk.
Monday brings another Let's Talk About It — "Affirming Aging." This session's featured novel is "Stone Angel" by Margaret Laurence. The discussion will be led by visiting scholar Louis Taylor, retired from Meredith College. Advanced registration is required. The book is available at the circulation desk of the library. The 7 p.m. program is made possible by funding from the N.C. Humanities Council.
"Lunch 'n Learn" returns Tuesday and is free. It features Kenneth Capps, author of "Forgiving Waters." According to the library release, "in a Texas time when cattle were more common than houses and racial division was both expected and tolerated, Beauregard (Bo) Lee Kelso learned at an early age some painful truths about the breaking and mending of souls. Now, at the age of 83, Bo struggles with decisions of the past that won't allow him peace of mind; but, through the friendship of two young boys, Bo finds his peace."
Bring a brown bag lunch to the noon program. Beverages and desserts will be served. Free and open to the public. "Forgiving Waters" will be available for sale and autographing.
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The current hazardous waste manifest system is a set of forms, reports, and procedures designed to seamlessly track hazardous waste from the time it leaves the generator facility where it was produced, until it reaches the off-site waste management facility that will store, treat, or dispose of the hazardous waste. EPA revised the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest (PDF) (1 p, 93K About PDF ) in March 2005. The system allows the waste generator to verify that its waste has been properly delivered, and that no waste has been lost or unaccounted for in the process.
The key component of this system is the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest which is a form prepared by all generators who transport, or offer for transport, hazardous waste for off-site treatment, recycling, storage, or disposal. Currently, the manifest is a paper document containing multiple copies of a single form. When completed, it contains information on the type and quantity of the waste being transported, instructions for handling the waste, and signature lines for all parties involved in the disposal process. The manifest is required by both Department of Transportation and EPA. Each party that handles the waste signs the manifest and retains a copy for themselves. This ensures critical accountability in the transportation and disposal processes. Once the waste reaches its destination, the receiving facility returns a signed copy of the manifest to the generator, confirming that the waste has been received by the designated facility.
A number of States have additional State requirements regarding the use of the new Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest. Some States require copies to be submitted to the State, and/or have State-specific waste codes in addition to the federal hazardous waste codes required to be entered on the new manifest.
What guidance is available using the paper manifest forms?
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EPA intends to develop and operate an electronic manifest (e-Manifest) IT system
For more than a decade, EPA has actively pursued adopting an alternative tracking approach for hazardous waste shipments to the current paper-based manifest tracking system. EPA has worked with the states, industry, and other stakeholders to adopt an electronic manifesting approach that would allow waste shipments to be tracked electronically. On October 5, 2012 the President signed the Hazardous Waste Electronic Manifest Establishment Act (the Act) into law. The Act mandates that EPA establish and implement an IT system designed to track hazardous waste shipments in lieu of the paper-based system. Once developed, users of the system will be able to create manifests electronically and transmit them through the system. However, pursuant to the Act, any e-Manifest approach that would be adopted by regulation would be voluntary, and the paper manifest and continuation sheet forms would remain available for those entities that would prefer to track their hazardous waste shipments with the existing Forms 8700-22 and 8700-22A. For more information about e-Manifest, please see the e-Manifest page.


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If I had become a professional trombonist, you wouldn't be reading this. Actually, I was one, for a time, until a series of events, at least one of them disastrous, led me to become a music critic (Berlioz called it a "calamity" when he became one). I still pick up the instrument every once in a while, though. But not without a certain uneasy feeling. My life story is wrapped up in it. Sometimes a trombone is not just a trombone.
I had heard about the Pacific Symphony's initiative called "OC Can You Play With Us?" which has been going a few years now. It allows amateurs to perform side-by-side with members of the orchestra in Segerstrom Concert Hall, under the baton of none other than music director Carl St.Clair. Well, when it was announced that this year's piece would be the finale of Shostakovich's Fifth Symphony, I decided to jump in. It's got a great trombone part.
Not an easy one, though. Not something you just show up and play. It's got fast passages, loud passages and, at the end, a triumphant brass exclamation with a high note – the A at the bottom of the treble clef – held for two agonizing measures at fortissimo. It would take some practice, not only to build up my range to that high A, but also to build my endurance.
When you've been away from the trombone for a while, you start from square one. Your chops, also known as your embouchure, lose muscle, and you can barely make a sound. It's like you're back in kindergarten again, and frustrating for a one-time professional who was pretty good. I started my baby steps about five weeks before the concert by taking my old symphonic horn out of its case – I hadn't played it regularly in decades – and giving it a bath in the tub with Palmolive dish soap, sluicing out the inner and outer slide with a rod wrapped in cloth (quite a lot of gunk – old slide cream – in there).
I vowed to practice daily, and mostly did, even taking my mouthpiece on a short trip to buzz on it, to keep my muscles up. At first I practiced only a few minutes a day – long tones and arpeggios and scales – but gradually increased my time, as March wore on.
The lone rehearsal for the amateurs was in early March, and there were a lot of us, a full orchestra's worth, even more in the brass section. The Pacific Symphony's new assistant conductor, Alejandro Gutiérrez, ran an efficient and friendly rehearsal and for the most part we sounded not half bad, rusty to be sure, middle-aged, but there was talent in the room. I had trouble seeing my part and subsequently made an appointment with my optometrist. I was reminded of how physical it is to play trombone. My whole body strained during those demanding closing bars, my back hurt as I attempted to slam the high A. I was winded. I needed more work.
I took up the trombone when I was 10 or 11, on the advice of my doctor. I was a severe asthmatic and he thought it would help strengthen my lungs. It helped, and I loved the instrument. No one ever had to tell me to practice and I immediately excelled. I played in marching bands, concert bands, jazz ensembles, a Dixieland band and orchestras. I won auditions and eventually a full scholarship to study music at USC. While at USC I began to freelance and even performed with the Pacific Symphony, conducted by its first music director, Keith Clark.
I ran into trouble in my senior year. My embouchure fell apart. I had bought a new and bigger horn and the demands that it put on me exposed a weakness in my chops, a basic setup that was all awry. My teacher, Terry Cravens, decided (rightly) that I had to completely retool, like a golfer changing his swing, or a singer after an operation on his vocal cords. It felt as if I had had a stroke and had to relearn to talk, with my senior recital and chances at a diploma looming only a few months away. Thus began one of the most challenging and depressing periods of my life, which, as it turned out, would stretch on for years.
It was by no means clear to me then that I'd ever reclaim my musical abilities. Long story short. I somehow managed to get it all together enough to present a successful senior recital. Right after graduation I got a job in the Epcot Center Band, aka the Future World Brass, and moved to Florida, gainfully employed. It wasn't my dream job, though, and being young and foolish I still had dreams of getting into an orchestra. I quit Epcot after a year and came back to Southern California. I would never make my living as a trombonist again.
It turned out that the fix to my embouchure was jury-rigged. My problems returned, only worse. I tried to repair them with the help of a new teacher, a trombonist in the Los Angeles Philharmonic. I sounded awful. Freelancing occasionally, teaching lessons myself for a pittance, living at home with mom and feeling desperate, I decided to try to get into a new two-year graduate music criticism program at the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore. They took me.
Performance day seemed a long way off until it suddenly wasn't and I found myself donning my best suit and tie. I arrived on the glittery Segerstrom stage for my appointed session (there were four total, since so many amateurs had signed up) and was soon greeted by my professional colleagues: Pacific Symphony first and second trombonists Mike Hoffman and Dave Stetson. I went to school with both of them, Hoffman at the Music Academy of the West in Santa Barbara and Stetson at USC, where he was my section leader/drill sergeant in the USC Marching Band.
Wearing a microphone so that the audience (which included my wife and son) could hear his every word and cringe, St.Clair rehearsed us for about a half-hour before the performance. He quickly improved on our initial run-through, and paid attention to the trombones, suggesting a different breathing pattern in our opening salvo, correcting a rhythm, noting an accent we had ignored. He worked on tempos and tempo changes, coming to an agreement with the timpanist, told anecdotes (his score was marked with suggestions from Bernstein) and served as cheerleader.
Back in the trombone section – way back – it was like old times. In a symphony orchestra, the trombones always get their moment in the sun, eventually, but you have to sit around a lot, counting rests. Dave and I quietly caught up with each other, and reminisced. We joked and joshed.


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Grab your margarita, your Hawaiian shirt and get ready to eat your cheeseburger in paradise. Shelter Cove Harbour is debuting a new island sunset celebration this summer to give families, visitors and locals alike a new way to enjoy the summer season on Hilton Head Island.
Parrot Palooza will be on Fridays throughout the summer beginning June 21 and running through Aug. 16. Starting at 5 p.m., the festival will kick off at King Neptune Statue at Shelter Cove with street performers, entertainers, music, food, drinks, Caribbean-style décor and of course, a relaxed state of mind!
At 7 p.m., Shannon Tanner, known for his beloved performances at HarbourFest, now in its 25th year, will take the stage with the Oyster Reefers, a Jimmy Buffet tribute band. They'll let you dance the night away to island-style music while the sun sets behind them along the harbour.
Amidst the palm trees, parrots and margaritas decorating the area, Shelter Cove restaurants will also get into the spirit with island-themed drinks and other specials.
So if you're looking for a fun new way to party down on Fridays with the family, look no further than Parrot Palooza. It will definitely be 5 o'clock at Shelter Cove every week at the celebration. Then enjoy all the Harbour has to offer like boutique shops, delicious restaurants, gorgeous views and more.
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AFAIK, at least in the case of OBS, the intercraft flexibility that Amtrak is looking for is the ability to call Sam who normally works as a sleeping car attendant to work in the dining car because Johnny is either sick or on vacation/personal day. They aren't looking to have people work multiple jobs while on the train. As it stands right now, Amtrak has to pay workers on the extra board for not working just in case Amtrak actually needs them to take a shift one day, simply because they can't call up Sam to come work in the dining car. This is not the case on the Auto Train, which as noted operates under a different contract.
Turning to point #2, Eric (GG-1) and I have actually discussed this privately and I actually gained a new understanding of things. I'm still not sure that I'm happy with how things are, but at least I do understand that the union must fight to save the worker's job. Which brings us back to exactly what Eric and others have said, take names and report the bad workers. It's the only way to help Amtrak to weed out the bad apples.
But I have to say that it still infuriates me that 10 workers can show up for work and work very hard, while ignoring the one or two workers who have chosen to stand in the corner. So much for brotherhood. The 10 are working harder than they have to, thanks to the 2 selfish workers who have decided that they are better than their brothers.
Aight... let's clarify a few things a little more in detail. When we speak of "intercraft flexibilty," the only places where that is attained is either on the extra board (when employees are qualified in multiple crafts which is encouraged and required for new employees after 2004) or in the case of "Auto Train's" portion in the OBS contract.
We'll use Alan's example of "Sam" here for illustration purposes. We'll establish him as an employee who was hired prior to 2004. He holds a "regular bulletined position" which has a regular set schedule of work days and rest days. It can be in the form of four days on and four days off or something similar depending on the train and the job structure. We'll make his regular a job which is in the sleepers, we'll have him hold the 9210 car sleeper on cycle number six within the eight man work cycle (the amount of employees needed to cover 9210 for eight days with four employees at home on the rest and four out on a trip in this case). HE IS NEVER CALLED for work! His schedule is set. He knows when he is supposed to come to work and what his off days are unless he is displaced by a senior employee. That is the only time he can be called is to notify him he is displaced. In other words his job duties are on train #92 for the Northbound trip and on train #97 for the Southbound return trip. He knows his duties (hopefully) as a sleeping car attendant and his report times at both ends. The extra board is responsible for filling "regular bulletined positions" which are open in the case of sickness, vacation, etc. The vast majority of extra board employees ARE cross-trained in several crafts allowing them to be used accordingly! Amtrak does not usually change these jobs around in transit except in very unusual circumstances. Now back to Sam. He decides to take the upcoming trip off for vacation. An extra board employee who is rested who also may have worked a trip as a waiter/waitress on their prior trip, will be called to fill Sam's job. Let's say a regular waiter takes their vacation at the same time for the same trip, and another extraboard employee is called to fill that job in the diner. Now let's say Sam's replacement doesn't show up or misses the train for some last minute reason. Amtrak DOES HAVE rights to move "that one" extraboard employee (because he does not hold a regular job) who is filling the job in the diner out of there and up into the sleeper (as long as they're qualified) to replace Sam's replacement so that the first class component is covered! It is more important than the diner job. Now with all that in mind, let's say the coach attendant in the rear who is holding that job as a "regular bulletined position" in the same job cycle as Sam's job (which is how the jobs are usually posted thus making that person part of Sam's regular crew) is in attendance and working this trip, Amtrak CANNOT REQUIRE them (though they can ask) to come up to sleeper and fill Sam's job because they hold a regular job! Hopefully I am potraying a good illustration here.
Now as of 2004 around October of that year if my memory serves me right, all new OBS employees have a new stipulation in the contract! It established what's known as a "utility worker position." A crew supply point such as LAX or MIA, can only create these jobs after all the regular and extraboard OBS positions have been filled in that crewbase. OBS employees hired prior to 2004 can opt in or opt out of working a utility workers position. If they chose to fill one, then they are bound by its requirements which allows Amtrak to intercraft them at any position on the train in the same trip (similar to Auto Train, but different). The get paid the amount of their highest craft attained for working that position. New OBS employees, however, (those hired after 2004... I am not sure about LSA direct hires, though) have to accept a utilty workers position should they be asked to fill one, and receive compensation under that craft which is a reduced rate! It is not bad for the old heads in OBS, but not that great for the new folks. But it was ratified. I personally think the union did a good job at covering the existing employees at the time, and I believe Amtrak was satisfied with that agreement overall. And new employees are made aware of this (hopefully) before they are hired. Anyway, enough of all that...
Now in regard to surely workers, etc. Just as Alan states in this posting, folks should take names of the bad apples when they encounter them. The union will not defend them forever. A little while before I left I witnessed a local chairman (who works as a sleepr TA) disciplining a coach attendant on one trip. He told them that "they needed to do their job and follow the rules!" and that "we're are not going to continue to cover for you to slack off. Amtrak has a business to run, too."
And as a matter of personal opinion, I didn't see a huge protection for one who doesn't work safe, follow the rules, slack off, or perform half a** work (at least not after a couple of times).
Anyway, in my closing remarks for this topic. I want to point out the fact that unions are a necessary evil in many industries with rail being one of them. It is true some of the unions need to get a little more with the times. But unless there was some drastic changes to take place, I feel the loss of the union would not be a good thing for a long period of time. So the idea of "busting the unions" I just cannot support as well as the "busting of management!" I have worked both sides in my past careers, so I see the potential issues which can become interesting. I no longer work at Amtrak. I work in the freight sector, now. And I see the need of the union there, too. They need to get with the times as well in many areas. I do, however, miss my OBS job at Amtrak in the dining car at some times. I am happy at the stabilty the Mr Kummant has seemed to bring to Amtrak in this last year or so. The company was so close to a major "partial shutdown" IMHO, it wasn't funny! I took a trip with my friend here on the boards (trainboy3250), and I was very happy with some of the changes. Some more need to be made (mainly restore some of the loss jobs due to the SDS), but overall everything seemed more stable on the front line and my former fellow co-workers seemed to be a good spirits compared to the couple years earlier. I still would like to see management make a bigger presence out on the trains. That is where the product is and what the customers ultimately pay for. It is not in their offices! They need to be in the stations and on the trains more than they are. That would boost a big majority of the passengers' views of Amtrak IMO.
OBS gone freight....
Thanks for explaining all that OBS...it gives me a little to think about and now I must go and get some tylenol because after reading this entire string, I have a "union type" headache!! Just some humor to lighten things up!!


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I'd highly recommend Aftelier's 100% natural Oud Luban, whilst it's natural oud, it's smoothed and rounded into something not at all challenging or animalic or dirty - it's buttery soft, subtle and really beautiful.
I have come to like Fragrances with Oud notes well blended and not too obvious. I have some nice designer scents with oud notes hidden deep down somewhere and I am not a big fan of the funky and real Oud scents. Here are some of the ones that I have either tried, love and own.
YSL M7 Vintage and reformulated (Love)
Fahrenheit Absolute (Love)
Halston Man Amber (Love)
Nasomatto Black Afgano (Like)
Montale Black Aoud (Like)
Le labo Rose 31 (Love)
Ferrari Essence Oud (Like)
By kilian Amber Oud (Love)
Creed Royal Oud (Like)
Tom Ford Oud Wood (Neutral)
Amber Oud by Rasasi CPO (Neutral)
Based on the above can you guys give me recommendations? Would like to add more well blended Oud fragrances. I have already placed an order for 24 Gold (blind buy) and would like to add 4 more (Niche or Designer).
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I'd highly recommend Aftelier's 100% natural Oud Luban, whilst it's natural oud, it's smoothed and rounded into something not at all challenging or animalic or dirty - it's buttery soft, subtle and really beautiful.
m7 is my favorite oud fragrances, and it's probably in my top 20 fragrances of all time
Some of my favorite ouds are..
Dior Leather Oud
Ormonde Jayne Man
Xerjoff Mamluk
Amouage Opus V
Mona Di Orio Oud
+1 Ormonde Jayne Man, I think that suits what you're after perfectly.
A good sleeper is 24 Gold.
Would recommend LM Parfums Black Oud Parfum
+1 Mona di Orio
The new CK Encounter has a subtle oud accord. Not terrible, but certainly cheap smelling
Songe d'un Bois d'Ete (Guerlain) is the most interesting and original 'oud in an ensemble piece' I have come across so far. The oud works as part of a three dimensional composition - my guess is that Wasser has tucked the Leather Oud 'wood chips' accord into the base and it serves as an interesting and quite seamless extension from the more 'cedar-ish' wood in the heart.
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Love love love M7.
Halston Man Amber has a nice subdued oud note.
Halston Man amber
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud
Creed Royal Oud
Armani Royal Oud
Ferrari Oud
Montale Black Aoud
Juliet has a gun Midnight Oud
Love them all.
Hommage a L'Homme Lalique
Incense Oud By Kilian
New York Oud Bond No 9
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Hommage a L'Homme Lalique
Incense Oud By Kilian
Juliet has a gun Midnight Oud
Armani Royal Oud
I tried Dior Leather oud and it was too funky and harsh for my enjoyment. Not a fan of Amouage fragrances too
Great. Keep em coming
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CdG Wonderwood
Amouage JXXV
Amouage Interlude
Nasomatto Pardon
Nasomatto Duro
Montale Dark Aoud
Montale Aoud Musk
Habit Rouge EdP (in the red leather jacket bottle)
Portrait of a Lady (reportedly sneaks some oud in there)
L'Artisan Parfumeur Al Oudh - with just a slight dose of oud
Have you tried the other By Kilian oud series - Incense Oud, Pure Oud or Rose Oud?
Or how about MFK Oud?
Also +1 on Ormonde Jayne Man if you don't have longevity issues that I have with it.
In addition to the ones already mentioned, these two tangentially remind of me M7:
10 Corso Como
Saffron, Cardamom, Amber by Korres
The unnatural and the strange have a perfume of their own
― Fernando Pessoa
Bought Al Oudh and didn't like it at all. It's since been sold to someone that will appreciate it.
Ormonde Jayne keeps popping up, will have to order a sample.
I like 10 corso como a lot
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Montale Dark Aoud
Montale Aoud Lime
Montale Aoud Musk
For good, anatomic reasons, scent fosters memory more readily than any other sense.
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Oh, one more I thought of:
Opus VI from Amouage (there is no oudh note listed, but I'd swear there's a fabulous one in the drydown)
You can get the Korres frag easily on Ebay...
The unnatural and the strange have a perfume of their own
― Fernando Pessoa
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I'll be curious to see what you think...
The unnatural and the strange have a perfume of their own
― Fernando Pessoa
Another vote for Habit Rouge in the EDP. This also came in the limited edition chrome bottle covered with stirrups.
"No elegance is possible without it...perfume is a part of you." Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel
Hajar al Aswad by Surrati, cheap as chips, gorgeous oud, musk, vetiver and spice mix.
One can make real finds in local islamic bookstores and corner stores...
Montale Wild Aoud - A golden, well blended, spicy and woody aoud... great stuff!
LOST! in scent and music
I'm not a huge fan of raw unadulterated Oud so I enjoy fragrances like M7, M7 Fresh, Aoud 1, and Royal Oud.
Dark Oud
Montal Red Oud
TF Oud Wood
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Robert Piguet Oud
I can see what you mean by 'well blended'. I can totally recommend these two:
- Amouage Epic Man; the oud in those is very toned down and works quite well with the frankincense and myrrh notes
- AdP Colonia Intensa Oud Concentree may sound like a crazy combination, but the oud really is married well with the general citrus theme of the AdP line. It really reminds me of the Mediterranean and Middle East in some magnificent combination of both.
Edit: Yikes, forgot the Korres!! It was my first oud officially and I agree it's a great interpretation of what can be done with this note.
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So glad you like the Korres! It's really a lovely, little known oudh... I've been on a bit of a kick in the last year to sample different oudhs from around the world - nothing (or no one) I've ever met has such a range (floral to woody to forest floor to barnyardy). In smelling all the M7-y things, I can't help but assume that it's not real oudh, but some isolated molecules, as the real thing has such an unreproducable range. It's such a blast to dive deeply into a single note... Have fun!
The unnatural and the strange have a perfume of their own
― Fernando Pessoa
Although it isn't listed in the notes, I get a subtle oud note in the dry down of an extremely underrated and hard to find fragrance, from the house of Nickel, called Enemy/Ennemi.
My Ultimate Top 5:
Fahrenheit (1988)
Paul Smith Man (2009)
Burberry London (2006)
Prada Amber pour Homme (2006)
Arpege pour Homme (2005)
Bond Harrods Oud Patchouli - a wonderful blend of oud, davana (think grapes and wine), honey, myrrh, flowers (rose is listed, I pick up some jasmine too), amber, sandalwood and an animalic leather (I definitely get some castoreum in this). It's fairly fruity thanks to the davana (and jasmine), but is grounded by the dark leather, smoky oud and dry sandalwood. The dry down has a lot in common with Opus VI, but is better imo due to the leather and animalic facets. A very rich and regal, opulent scent. In a review someone said "You will smell like the three wise men" and it's true.
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Ungaro I 75ml
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"Oud pour Lui", by Alyssa Ashley, a great scent . Why nobody count it in?
Korres is a great value option. Decent longevity and very smooth.
By far my favortie oud is By Kilian Pure Oud. It is subtle. It is pretty. And it has lots of character.
My sample of the day today is Fireside Intense by Sonoma Scent Studio. It immediately brought me to this thread. A very well blended oud note, and an amazing scent. Think Tobacco Vanille meets Tuscan Leather, but not a huge projection beast like those 2; and an added smooth oud note. The overall effect: Smooth leather, sweet vanilla, silky oud, and burning woods. Very camphorous. good stuff here.
My Ultimate Top 5:
Fahrenheit (1988)
Paul Smith Man (2009)
Burberry London (2006)
Prada Amber pour Homme (2006)
Arpege pour Homme (2005)
Mentioned already, but I would say by Kilian Incense Oud, Bond No. 9 New York Oud, Brueckner Aoud 1, and Armani Prive Oud Royal.
Also Heeley Agarwoud is one of my favorites, and worth a look.
Seasonal favorites:
1. Xerjoff - Nio
2. Creed - Aventus
3. Tom Ford - Grey Vetiver
4. The Different Company - De Bachmakov
5. Dior - Homme Sport 2008
6. Montale - Aoud Legacy
7. Creed - Virgin Island Water
8. by Kilian - Straight to Heaven
9. Creed - Original Cologne
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It almost goes without saying that if you want to achieve the best possible computer recording and playback quality, you're going to have to spend a significant amount of money on your audio interface.
However, it's equally true to say that you can also get pretty good results without shelling out anywhere near as much: a reasonable quality interface can now be yours for well under £200/$250.
You'll find evidence of this on the following list. For this kind of money you can expect at least a couple of inputs and outputs (perhaps even more) and 24-bit quality. MIDI I/O is another feature to look for if you're planning on hooking up a controller or external synth.
Before you buy an interface, make sure that it has the input and output types that you require. All of our recommendations operate over USB and are Mac/PC compatible - some will work with your iOS device, too.
Here, then, is a selection of the best budget audio interfaces on the market in 2014.
NEXT: Focusrite 2i2
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2
Scarlett in name and appearance, this is a nicely-styled, well-built interface with - as its name suggests - two inputs and two outputs. Each of the inputs comes with a mic preamp to help you capture a good strong signal and lets you record vocals, guitars and other instruments.
Other features include gain controls for each input, a headphone amp and a large Monitor dial for adjusting the volume. Round the back you'll find the USB 2.0 connector and stereo outputs, while the package also features a set of Mac and PC effects plug-ins for polishing your sound.
At this price, you'll struggle to find better.
Read Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 review
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Tascam iU2
With many of us now recording on both computer and iOS device, an interface that connects directly to both seems like a good idea. Step forward Tascam's iU2.
You get a dedicated guitar input plus a stereo mic/line input via a pair of jacks or the included XLR conversion cables. On top of that there are headphone and line outputs for monitoring, an S/PDIF digital output and even MIDI I/O.
Operation is simple and audio quality is more than adequate, making the iU2 a very appealing and affordable all-rounder.
BUY: Tascam iU2 currently available from:
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USA: Sweetwater | Full Compass
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PreSonus AudioBox 22VSL
The AudioBox 22VSL from PreSonus is a simple two input/output USB 2.0 interface with MIDI I/O and the promise of ultra-low latency if you use it with the supplied Studio One Artist DAW.
The two mic/instrument inputs each have their own level controls, while you also get main and headphone output controls. A further dial can be used to blend the input and computer output signals when you're recording.
With an impressively focused stereo image and quiet preamps, the AudioBox 22VSL is a fine buy.
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BUY: PreSonus AudioBox 22VSL currently available from:
UK: Thomann | Gear4Music
USA: Sweetwater | Full Compass
FR: Thomann | Michenaud | Star's Music | Woodbrass
Native Instruments Komplete Audio 6
The Komplete Audio 6 is an entry-level to mid-range interface that gives you four analogue inputs/outputs, digital I/O and MIDI In and Out.
The KA6 can record both mics and instruments and feels like it's built to last. If you're planning to take your music making setup on the road, this is a good option. We like the look of the thing, too - particularly the big volume knob on the top.
This being an NI product, it's no surprise that it ships with a great software bundle. This comprises Komplete Elements, which gives you 3GB worth of instruments and effects; the Cubase LE 6 DAW; and - for DJs - Traktor LE 2.
Read Native Instruments Komplete Audio 6 review
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Akai EIE Pro
Looking desirably 'vintage', this 4-in/4-out interface feels solid and also sports four inserts so that you can add hardware effects to the signal path.
Other useful features include three bonus USB ports - meaning that this interface can also serve as a hub - and MIDI I/O. Rocker switches enable you to change input types between Mic/Line and Guitar sources, while phantom power can be switched on in pairs.
The analogue VU meters are both useful and nice to look at, while the sound is open and bright. If you're looking for a couple more inputs but don't want to spend a whole lot more cash, the EIE Pro could be the answer.
BUY: Akai EIE Pro currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music
USA: Sweetwater | Full Compass
FR: Thomann | Michenaud | Star's Music
Peavey Xport
USB audio interfaces come in all shapes and forms, but Peavey's aim with the Xport was to create something that's easily portable and specifically for guitars.
Very light and about the size of an iPod, the unit sports a single 6.4-mm jack input, connection to your computer via an included USB cable, and two mini-jack stereo outputs (one for headphones and the other a line output to be used as you wish).
If all you want to do is get a decent guitar signal into your computer, this does the job.
BUY: Peavey Xport currently available from:
UK: Gear4Music
USA: Sweetwater
FR: Michenaud
Prodipe Studio 22 Pro
Solid and quite heavy, this angular metal box feels like it could survive a nuclear war.
The Studio 22 Pro's two XLR/jack combo inputs and two 1/4-inch jack outputs are supplemented by two pairs of phonos, with outs mirroring the outputs and ins mixed with the inputs. The box also features MIDI I/O with activity monitor indicators, 48V phantom power and buttons to switch between instrument and line level signals.
It might not be the most seductive-looking interface on the market, but the Prodipe 22 Pro offers impressive sound quality for the price.
Read Prodipe Studio 22 Pro review
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Mackie Onyx Blackjack
'Rugged' is the word that springs to mind when describing the 2-in/2-out Blackjack - it's got a sturdy metal chassis and feels like a proper piece of studio gear. Given that it comes from Mackie - a company with quite a reputation in the music technology market - this is no great surprise.
Mackie's experience has also been brought to bear on the two high-quality preamps. You can plug in mics and instruments, and a handy monitoring dial means that you can record with zero-latency by sending the signal straight to your speakers.
What's more, the USB-powered Blackjack is a joy to use: it sits nicely on your desk and angles its controls towards you.
This isn't the cheapest interface in its class, but it sure is a quality product.
Read Mackie Onyx Blackjack review
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Roland Duo Capture EX UA-22
Roland's 2-in/2-out offering features two VS preamps, which are the same those installed in Roland's more expensive Quad-Capture and Octa-Capture interfaces. Its inputs, meanwhile, accommodate both XLR and 1/4-inch jack connections, with phantom power available via the XLRs and a Hi-Z setting on Input 1 for directly connecting a guitar or bass.
Around the back there are balanced 1/4-inch jack outputs and MIDI in and out ports. There's also a front panel headphone output, with independent volume control.
Offering decent build and sound quality, the UA-22 can be powered by USB, an AC adapter (not included) or batteries. All told, it does its job pretty well.
Read Roland Duo Capture EX UA-22 review
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USA: Sweetwater | Full Compass
FR: Thomann | Michenaud | Star's Music
Focusrite 6i6
If you like the look of Focusrite's 2i2 but could do with more connectivity options, the 6i6 could be a contender.
It has the same styling, but boasts two preamp-equipped front panel mic/ line/instrument inputs, and two rear-mounted balanced TRS line level inputs. There are four rear-mounted balanced TRS outputs, and the six in/out spec is completed by rear-mounted stereo S/PDIF in/out.
The front panel phantom power switch activates power for both mic preamps, and the 6i6's main monitor knob controls the level at outputs 1 and 2. There are two headphone outputs with individual level controls. These are shared with outputs 1 to 4, but with a separate output pair for each headphone output.
With plenty of gain on the preamps and the ability to make highly detailed recordings, the 6i6 gives you a lot for your money.
BUY: Focusrite 6i6 currently available from:
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USA: Sweetwater | Full Compass
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IK Multimedia iRig HD
Yes, it's an iOS device - one that comes with both 30-pin and Lightning cables in the box - but iRig HD also operates as a Mac USB audio interface.
Robust and portable, the iRig HD takes it power from your device and features a single jack socket for guitar. You set your input gain with an inset knob while monitoring the sound through headphones or monitors connected to your device or computer.
With 24-bit audio quality, the iRig HD translates your guitar sound well, sending a clean, dynamic signal. If you have simple connectivity requirements, it could be all you need.
Read IK Multimedia iRig HD review
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USA: Sweetwater | Full Compass
FR: Thomann | Star's Music
Steinberg UR22
Created in collaboration with Steinberg's parent company Yamaha, the UR22 is a rugged-looking 2-in/2-out interface that operates over USB 2.0 and offers up to 24-bit/192 kHz performance.
It comes with a pair of preamps with +48v phantom power, while inputs are of the XLR/TRS combo variety, with Input 2 having a Hi-Z switch that you can engage when you're recording guitar. The two outputs are on TRS jacks, while additional connectivity includes MIDI I/O and a headphones output with its own level control. Zero-latency monitoring can be achieved by using the Mix Balance knob.
With a metal chassis and a copy of Cubase AI in the box, the UR22 is a high-value option, and would make an excellent first interface.


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Taylor Picks Up Both Game-Winners as Softball Sweeps Queens 2-1 in 12; 4-3 in 8
April 9, 2010
MISENHEIMER, N.C. Freshman Sam Taylor (Surrey, British Columbia) delivered both game winners as Pfeiffer University swept a pair of extra inning contests from Queens University in Conference Carolinas softball action on Friday at Jack Ingram Field. The Lady Falcons needed 12 innings in the opener to knock off the Royals 2-1 before notching a 4-3, eight inning win in game two. Pfeiffer improves to 18-26 overall, 8-10 in league play while the Royals fall below .500 at 20-21, 11-6.
GAME ONE: Pfeiffer 2, Queens 1 (12)
Both teams were scoreless through 10 innings of game one after Pfeiffer thought they won in the bottom of the tenth. What would have been a walk-off hit by Taylor, turned out to be a lineup infraction against the Lady Falcons, wiping off a 1-0 win and continuing the contest into the 11th.
Alisha Waldrop (McDonough, GA) began the inning on second base due to international tiebreaker rules and moved to third on Beth Richies (Fayetteville, NC) sacrifice bunt. After a Chantel Dodge (Shalimar, NC) strikeout, Brandy Jester (Georgetown, DE) cranked a RBI-double to put the visitors up 1-0.
In the home half of the inning, Mariah Chalk (Hickory, NC) started at second and scampered to third on a Kylee Nichols (McMinville, OR) infield single. Amber Johnson (Spokane, WA) quickly followed with a RBI-single knotting the contest at 1-1, headed to the 12th.
After Queens was unsuccessful moving the initial runner in the top of the frame, Pfeiffer made the Royals pay with small ball in the home half of the stanza. Heather Nobles (Angier, NC) moved to third on Kirsten Pattersons (Anthem, AZ) sacrifice, scoring on the next at bat with Taylors second game-winning hit of the contest.
Both hurlers were spectacular in game one as Allison Braswell (Asheboro, NC) picked up the win tossing all dozen frames, allowing the unearned run on two hits with seven strikeouts. In the tough-luck loss, Dodge allowed two unearned runs on six hits with 15 strikeouts.
GAME TWO: Pfeiffer 4, Queens 3 (8)
More excitement was in store for game two as each team traded runs in the fifth and sixth carrying a 1-1 lead into extra innings. A lead-off walk by Waldrop in the Queens fifth, set the table as Jester sacrificed her over to second. After bolting to third on a wild pitch, Dodge struck with the sacrifice fly to right putting the visitors up 1-0. In the Pfeiffer sixth, Nobles lifted off with her tenth home run of the season to help send the contest into free softball.
In the eighth, Amanda Bowman (Kernersville, NC) would single home Megan Rollins (Salem, OR) who began the inning as a pinch-runner at second. Bowman then swiped second and third, plating on Maria Goodes (Charlotte, NC) sac-fly to right.
Trailing by two, Pfeiffer began the rally by taking advantage of three Royals errors as Bryttny Kreshka (Roseburg, OR) reached on an error at first while Johnson sprinted over to third. After a Sarah Waylock (Cary, IL) sac-fly scored Johnson, Patterson would reach on the second miscue by the defense allowing Kreshka to score from third. Taylor provided a bit of the heroics again reaching on the final error on a throw to first which allowed Nobles to scamper around from second with the nightcaps game-winner.
Again, both tossing in the circle were on target. Melanie Conklin (Wellington, OH) tallied the win with three runs, two earned, on just two hits with nine strikeouts. On the flip side, Jester took the loss allowing just one earned run on six hits also fanning nine.
Pfeiffer will return home on Tuesday to make up Thursdays rainout against Limestone. Game one is slated to begin at 2:00 p.m.


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