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Cello Lessons & Classes in Greater Griffith Park
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About Claire R.Close
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I teach beginners, intermediate and advanced players. I'm delighted to teach young people to learn about music and appreciate people of any age who are interested in learning. We will work every week with scales and arpeggios (chords) and progress through literature that is appropriate for your skill level. And we will definitely have fun!
About Claire
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My students work on technical skills such as playing scales and chords at the beginning of each lesson since these are the building blocks of the music we wish to play. I expect students to practice but I understand that life is complicated and som
*** Studio Equipment ***
Room for parents to wait, dedicated music space, Yamaha piano, great acoustics for singing
*** Specialties ***
Classical, Popular, Contemporary, Christian
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Claire R.
Claire R.
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My style of teaching is to teach each child one step at a time, through method training. Each child/Adult has their own learning curve and I adjust accordingly. Each lesson is fun and yet a learning time. I love teaching and it feeds every day. I always can see more students.
About Arlette
After her graduation in 1984, she toured Europe for eight months playing cello with the Schatz Theater Group, an American opera company. Upon her return from Europe, she was hired to play in various orchestras in Michigan. In 1991, she returned to California and was named Operations Manager with the Inla
After she founded the Culver City Chamber Orchestra in 1997, she created the Just For Kids Youth Symphony Orchestra (2006-2008). With the Just For Kids group, she taught music fundamentals, music history, musicianship, and orchestral repertoire.
Ms. Arlette as well is the Founder and Music Director of her own orchestra and has attended several conducting workshops throughout the United States hosted by world renowned teachers such as Harold Faberman, Apo Hsu, Eduardo Navega, Marin Alsop, Lawrence Golan, Leonard Slatkin, Christoph Eschenbach, Otto Werner-Mueller, and Daniel Lewis. Her current conducting coach is Mr. John Koshak.
She has taught at Bloom School of Music In 2013. She is successfully conducting with the Culver City Chamber Orchestra, and is a free-lance cellist, and holds two wonderful cello studios in Culver City and Reseda.
*** Lesson Details ***
My lessons are fun and entertaining, but you (the student) will always learn something). You will first learn the basics like posture, sitting properly, cello basics, then we actually play the cello. Yeah!!!! You play a line or two or three, then we play together!!! We do this a couple of times with several different fingers on the strings so you can get used to it. Repeating this over and over gives you lots of confidence and mastery!!!
At the 6 month mark I hold a recital for all my students who must participate so that I and your parents can see the progress you have made in these 6 months. And both you and I should be very proud of the work You have put into playing the cello!!!
*** Specialties ***
Methods I teach are traditional scales, etudes, broken thirds and easy pieces to difficult ones. Styles I keep range from the entire classical era from Bach to 21st century music to Broadway and some jazz.
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Arlette C.
Arlette C.
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Hello future cello students -- welcome!!
My students should expect a well-rounded education on cello involving technical studies, playing in a variety of styles including, playing solo works, and having a great time!
About Nicolas
I was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and raised in Miami, FL. I started my musical career at the age of 8, singing in chorus, playing the recorder, and shortly afterwards moving to the guitar, and the violin.
When I was 15, I was nominated for a James L. Knight Award in Music, and I performed as a violin soloist with the Miami Beach Symphony Orchestra, and the Greater Miami Youth Symphony playing Mozart's Violin Concerto No. 3 in G major. One of my most memorable experiences when I was a kid! In high school, I formed my own string quartet and we would perform all over the South Florida community especially at hospitals and for the elderly. At 16 years old, I was also given an internship with the New World Symphony, conducted by Michael Tilson Thomas, for about 2
I later on accepted a scholarship for violin performance at the University of Miami for my Bachelor of Music, and earned my Master of Music from Florida State University. I also taught string orchestras for 10 years at Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center, South Florida Youth Symphony as conductor (and now composer!), and conductor of the Greater Miami Youth Symphony. I was appointed Assistant Conductor of the Alhambra Orchestra for two seasons under the guidance of my high school orchestra teacher, Mr. Reginald Nicholson (1947-2011). It was here where I was able to work on my compositions, orchestrations, and conduct a fine group of musicians.
I now live in sunny Los Angeles, in the Sherman Oaks area, and I'm loving the new change. I am eager to share my knowledge with new students on various subjects such as learning a string instrument to learning a different language. Please feel free to ask me any questions.
I am looking forward to getting to know you and your goals for learning!
I have been teaching music as an adult, certified teacher since I was in college, but have done teaching as early as 15 years old.
I will help you create a fantastic technical base so you will be able to play with ease as your skill level develops, all while keeping the lessons fun and engaging.
Piano, Violin, Guitar, Music Stand, General Teaching Aids, Recording Equipment.
I can provide a music stand and basic materials but the student is expected to have their own instruments and to buy the music I recommend. I can recommend various vendors/shops where you can buy the ideal instrument for your lessons.
I am classically-trained musician that also specializes in Tango performance, Latin/Jazz, Rock, and a variety of other styles. I believe that training in the classical aesthetic will create a firm, solid foundation to crossover into other areas listed above. With a good dose of technical exercises, scales, and a variety of repertoire, my students always turn out well-rounded, ready to tackle almost any kind of music they wish to learn.
Thank you for stopping by and let me know what you would like to learn!
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Nicolas R.
Nicolas R.
About Angela C.Close
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Experienced cello teacher of 30 years available for eager students of all experience levels and ages. I structure my lessons so students learn what they want to learn, while also building a strong foundation of classical skills. I welcome adult beginners and provide many playing opportunities throughout the year for my students.
About Angela
My musical education began while sitting on my mother's lap as she taught piano lessons. I began studying cello with a member of the Kansas City Philharmonic at age 9, and at age ten, I followed in my mother's footsteps to play the flute. I played all three instruments, (piano, cello and flute) until high school when it was became clear to me that I wanted to be an orchestra teacher. With this dream in mind, I began playing the violin as well.
I graduated from Drake University with a Bachelor's in Music Education in 1989 and again in 1999 with a Master's degree.
As a youngster, I was the youngest member of the Kansas City Youth Symphony and the Kansas City Cello Choir performing with these two groups for eight years. I was chosen from applicants nation wide, to perform in Carnegie Hall and trav
While attending Drake University, I played in the Drake University Orchestra and the Des Moines Symphony, and I was the winner of the Young Artist Competition awarding me the honor as featured soloist with the Drake Symphony Orchestra.
In 1993 I began playing with the Encore String Trio. This trio plays on a regular basis for weddings and receptions.
I currently play cello in the Encore String Trio, and viola in the Long Beach Community Orchestra.
My teaching experience includes nearly 30 years of private teaching. I've had the pleasure of teaching all areas of music; elementary general music, band, choir and orchestra. During my 20 years of teaching orchestra in the public schools, I implemented many innovative opportunities for my students such as children's concert which drew more than 700 people in attendance, strolling strings, cello choir and a viola choir, all of which proved to be very motivational for the students. My goal of teaching is to make music fun for all.
I believe music should be fun. I provide you with several playing opportunities throughout the year, ranging from solo to group playing. I provide large group playing opportunities at Christmas and at the recitals. Every group playing opportunity is accompanied with food and games for all. This studio is FUN!
*** Lesson Details ***
Whether you are studying for recitals, competitions, a music career or just for fun, you can expect equal attention to technique and musicianship in your lessons.
Lessons will be tailored to each students needs which may include flash cards, supplemental materials, ear training, sight reading, technical studies, scales, and solo work.
You are never to old to learn to play an instrument. Over half of my students are adult beginners. Because of this, I provide group playing opportunities and I organize a solo ensemble contest for my students. This gives opportunities to the adult beginners that they missed out on as a child. You will have a lesson by yourself, monthly mini recitals in my studio, and you will have the opportunity to play orchestra music as a group all right here in my studio. You are guaranteed to learn how to play your instrument, have fun and gain great friendships here in this studio. I'm looking forward to introducing you to our studio family.
*** Studio Equipment ***
The teachers studio is in a large room with multiple windows for natural light. The room includes instruments and stands in the middle of the room.
*** Specialties ***
I use the Suzuki method books. I am a classical player and I teach classical music.
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I really appreciate Angela!
Angela C.
Angela C.
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Classical and folk / singer-songwriter
About Ray
My name is Ray, I'm 31 years old, and was born in Queens, NY. I studied classical music for many years as a youngster at the Aaron Copeland School of Music college preparatory program. During this program I was introduced to Jazz, and around the same time began experimenting with synthesizers. I went on to study Electronic Production & Design at Berklee College of Music in Boston, and quickly became a very sought after studio musician and performer.
I've been successfully teaching many instruments and proficiency levels for approximately 16 years now, and can say with pride that teaching is my passion, and I anticipate it remaining a very important part of my life.
I enjoy reading nonfiction books on science, math, and philosophy.
*** Lesson Details ***
My music lessons are unique for three main reasons:
1. I h
2. I have devoted considerable amounts of time and energy studying neuroscience, which has greatly improved my understanding of the learning process.
3. I have been blessed with the tremendous amount of patience necessary to guide a student through the necessary steps it takes to learn at whatever pace is optimal, in order to maximize the efficiency of the learning process for each individual.
*** Equipment ***
Students must have their own instrument, and purchase their own materials (books, etc). From time to time I make my way to a local music shop, and am happy to purchase materials for reimbursement.
*** Specialties ***
Classical music is my background, and what I believe to be the most cognitively and emotionally fulfilling style of music to listen to, study, and play. That said, I'm also a big fan of pop music (as well as other genres), and encourage students to enjoy, for example, learning their favorite songs from the radio.
My understanding of music theory is extremely thorough, and I'm happy to incorporate as much or as little of it as the student's interest dictates, nevertheless maintaining the minimal amount of theory necessary to get the most out of learning music and the instrument.
Thanks for checking out my profile! Please contact me with any additional questions you may have, as well as to inquire about day/time availability. I'll do my best to get back to you right away (usually within a few hours).
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My son and daughter both take from Ray and they love him!!! My daughter started with him after she had had 2 other teachers and she improved immediately. She loves going to Ray because he teaches her to play the songs that she likes. Now she plays so many songs for memory!! My son loves going to piano and is always excited to see Ray.
Ray R.
Ray R.
About Jessica G.Close
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Cello lessons in my studio, at your home, or on-line.
About Jessica
I am a member of MTAC (Music Teacher's Association of California) and can sign my students up for Certificate of Merit. This is a music study program with an annual evaluation and written assessment. Stand-out students will be invited to play at the Branch Recital.
*** Lesson Details ***
Lessons differ slightly depending on the student. In general, it starts with scales for intonation or working on vibrato, moves on to an etude or exercise, and culminate
*** Travel Equipment ***
I can come to your home to teach. I will bring all necessary method books and teaching materials.
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Jessica G.
Jessica G.
About Maritza O.Close
I've been teaching cello for 10 years and my students have gone on to learn and appreciate different styles of music. Within the first few lessons, you'll be able to learn the basics and as time goes on you'll be able to play different songs. I specialize in providing you with the guide, tools and knowledge that you will need to succeed. I love working with students of all ages and experience levels and I can't wait to meet you!
About Maritza
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Maritza O.
Maritza O.
About Marshall M.Close
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I've been studying music my whole life. Extensive European study, 8 years in German conservatories, performing, studying, playing competitions in Germany and surrounding countries. Orchestral, chamber music, solo, I've studied closely with over a dozen high-level european cellists but I'm also good with kids, so whether you're looking to master your bow hold or have never even held one in the first place, I've got you covered.
About Marshall
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Marshall M.
Marshall M.
About Daniel P.Close
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If you are looking for a modern cello education look no further. Daniel has an expansive extended skillset to offer his students and can support everything from a traditional classical training to a student interested in playing the blues.
About Daniel
Daniel graduated in 2007 with a cello performance degree from the Longy School of Music after attending the Berklee School in Boston. His 10 years of teaching experience are enriched by his ability to approach and perform a wide variety of musical styles on numerous instruments. He performs regularly with the San Diego hot band Gypsy Groove, and can also be seen at wineries and the occasional contradance. His private studio has included all abilities and ages from 4-93, and he continues to teach from his home in Encinitas, CA.
His teachers include Terry King and Eugene Friesen. Daniel has toured
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Daniel P.
Daniel P.
About Hope E.Close
I am great with beginners. I am very clear how to play, how to practice and I have great techniques to get better faster. I have been teaching for over 20 years.
I perform , write music as well so i am versed in many ways.
I have studied with some of the greatest musicians, and have performed with many different types of artists. I can really help someone who would like to learn the cello. I love to teach and I want to connect to my students and make it is fun as well as give them the proper technique. I am a New England Conservatory Graduate as well as a Fulbright Scholar.
About Hope
Hope E.
Hope E.
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I feel my money is being well spent on my son's lessons. Jared is my son's first teacher after taking a year break from the cello after a very bad year long experience with a cello teacher at a music store--where my money and son's time was totally wasted. The lesson I learned from that experience was that when looking for a teacher find one that cares about what the student is learning and their goals; rather then the teacher's resume with regard to their educational background and not really caring about the student. I feel Jared is trying to make sure that my son learns and enjoys the cello.
My son is 13 years old; and as a thirteen year old boy he sometimes needs to be reminded to stay focused and Jared speaks to him respectfully to stay on point. (I should say my son likes to think he is funny at times). My son also likes taking his lesson online.
I would definitely recommend Jared as a cello teacher."
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NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Yale takes on one of the nation's women's ice hockey powerhouses this weekend as No. 4 Mercyhurst comes to Ingalls Rink. The Lakers, who advanced to the NCAA Quarterfinals last year and have made eight NCAA Tournament appearances overall, have gone 344-93-30 since their debut season (1999-2000). The Lakers will be the fourth team ranked in the current top six nationally that Yale has played this year, including a near-upset at No. 2 Cornell Oct. 27 in which the Bulldogs fell 3-2 on a third-period goal.
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Last year Yale traveled to Mercyhurst and dropped a pair of games despite stellar efforts from sophomore goaltender Jaimie Leonoff (Montreal, Que.). She came on in relief in the first game and made 52 saves, then followed that up with a 63-save effort the next day. All told she had a .920 save percentage for the weekend.
Leonoff has been similarly busy so far this season. She is currently third in the country in saves with 300, trailing only Danielle Butters of Minnesota State (348) and Nicole Paniccia of Penn State (347). Leonoff is 19th in the country in save percentage (.920) and has made 31 or more saves in every game, including a season-high 44 against Harvard on Nov. 3.
Mercyhurst (10-1-1) enters the weekend with a five-game winning streak, tied for the fourth-longest unbeaten streak in the country behind Minnesota (12 games) and Northeastern and St. Lawrence (six games). The Lakers have the third-best winning percentage in the country, trailing only Harvard (4-0-0) and Minnesota (12-0-0). They are also seventh in the country on the power play (18-70, .257). Forward Christine Bestland leads the nation in assists per game and is third in the country in points per game (9-22-31 in 12 games, 2.58). Mercyhurst is second in the country in scoring offense (4.92 goals per game).
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csanchez Posts: 4Hi Car Man: In addition to the BMW 650i, I am considering MB CLS500 2006.
Using MB Estimator the MSRP $65675 (includes dest charge), accessories $690 heated seats, $70 wheel locks. $1300 Guzzler tax, total $67341, 36 months, 12,000 per month. great credit rating, is $1242/month a good price based on the MB Estimator?
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jastrois Posts: 1I am taking delivery of a CLS 55 AMG for $1299/mo listing at $98K for 39mo 15000mi/yr all taxes etc included for $14.5K down.0
Wow, a new lease question discussion that I didn't even notice. Sorry for the delay in my response, csanchez. Let's calculate a lease payment on the car that you are interested in using Mercedes-Benz Credit's actual lease program and see what we come up with. According to my calculations, if you were to lease a 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS500 (nice car by the way : ) with an MSRP and a selling price of $67,341 (for now we will assume that you are not getting any sort of discount on this car - correct me if you are) through Mercedes-Benz Credit for 36 months with 12,000 miles per year, your zero down, pre-tax monthly payment should be around $1,022. This assumes that your credit is in good shape, you pay a security deposit, and that you pay MB Credit's $795 lease acquisition fee. If you are able to negotiate any sort of discount on this car, the selling prices of leased vehicles are negotiable if the market dictates that they can be, your lease payment would be lower than this. As you can see, the lease payment estimator on the Mercedes-Benz site is a little off. This is not surprising, most manufacturers' on-line lease payment estimators are not that accurate for some reason.
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jan4 Posts: 2This will be my next car.. Good luck with it.. I leased my last MB from David Michael in Freehold.. Great service....0
toshsk8 Posts: 1I would like to know which is better. Leasing an expensive car? Or buying. Is it wise to put down 30k on this car and pay 1000.00 amount if purchased? Or is it better to pocket that money by putting less down, with a smaller payment? If it is lease, do you end up paying more in the long run if you want to buy later?0
nc2 Posts: 1I have been offered to take over lease of someone else for 17 months (out of original 24 months) of CLS500 with options like 19' AMG Type Wheels, Distronic, Parktronic, Phone System with VCS, Keyless Go, Sirius, Elec. Trunk Closer, Premium Package: Active Venitilated/Heated Seats, Elec. Window Shade, CD Changer, DVD Navigation, Harmon/Kardon Logic7 Sourround Sound, High Gloss Laurel Wood Trim and with 4200 miles on it for about $1,400/mo (including sales tax (in CA, about 8%)). With Lease Buy out price at $57,198.00. I would still have to pay lease transfer, registration etc. Looks pretty expensive to take over that lease? What if I take a new car w/ same options for 24 mos lease, what would be monthly cost and how much money would I have to spend upfront?
I am new to lease :confuse: so please help me out.
Whether it is a good idea to lease or buy really boils down to how good the lease program is on the vehicle that you are interested in. Traditionally, Mercedes-Benz has not provided any sort of lease support on the CLS and I would have said that you would be better off not leasing it. However, a few weeks ago Mercedes introduced the first lease support that I have seen on the CLS500. This makes it a little more attractive to lease, but its program still isn't that great.
Whether you will pay more to lease this car and buy it versus just financing it to begin with depends upon two main factors. The interest rate that you will have to pay to finance it versus lease it and whether you believe its residual value is accurate.
Mercedes-Benz Credit's current lease money factor for the '06 CLS500 is .00300. When one converts this to an interest rate is is equivalent to around 7.2%. Even with the new lease support, there is no advantage to leasing interest rate wise because you should be able to get a rate that is at least this low to finance this car if your credit is in good shape.
The other factor that I mentioned is this car's residual value. Mercedes-Benz Credit's current 36 month, 15,000 mile per year residual value for the '06 CLS500 is 62%, which is pretty solid. If you lease and this car ends up being worth less than this after three years, you come out ahead because you miss having to pay for all that depreciation. Of course, this assumes that you walk away from your car at the end of your lease and do not pay its inflated purchase price.
After all this, I am fairly neutral on this car's lease program. It's not great, but it's not horrible either. You can't really go wrong with either leasing or financing.
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Hi nc2. You are smart to compare the cost of leasing a brand new CLS to the cost of assuming this lease. I would be happy to give you an idea of how much it will cost you to lease a new one right now, however in order for me to do so I need you to provide me with the MSRP and approximate selling price of the car that you want. Let me know and I'll tell you what the payment should be.
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Is the mf .0030 and residual still 62 percent for 36/15k
I was at the dealership today. and he was saying the residual for 39 months was 62 percent. can you tell me the residaul for 39 compared to 36 months. Also how does the taxes work on lease in New york. I have leased a bmw and is going to finish this may. I always thought the 8.625 % tax was multiplied on the lease payment. However this dealer says that when calculated it is with a tax adjusted cap cost.
Here are the numbers hope you can help with all my questions. thank you
39 month/ 15k a year
msrp $76784 Purchase option 46,950.08 (doesn't make sense with the residual)........capcost 72,809 . he states out of pocket $1421.54 and $1159.04 a month. can you calculate the numbers. thanks0
Hello namja007. Mercedes-Benz is actually providing lease support on the CLS500 for a change this month. The money factor and residual value that you were quoted for this car are correct. Mercedes-Benz Financial has a special program called "Value Added" that allows the use of 36 month lease parameters for 39 month leases, providing a lower lease payment. So, the numbers would be exactly the same for a 39 month lease of this car right now. Using the prices that you mentioned in your post, an MSRP of $76,784 and a selling price of $72,809, I estimate that this car would have a 39 month, 15,000 mile per year, zero down, pre-tax monthly payment of around $1,008.
I am not personally all that familiar with how sales tax is calculated on leased vehicles in your area, but you may be able to find out more information on this subject by visiting one of the following sites: New York State Department of Motor Vehicles Internet Office or New York State Department of Taxation and Finance.
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rbirns1 Posts: 276In NY, sales tax on leases are calculated:
(Pretax lease payment) X (tax rate) X (number of months).
A $1,000 lease payment on a 36 month lease, in an area with 8% sales tax, would have a total tax of $2,880. This amount is payable up front.
Most people "roll" the tax into the payment, which just means the dealer will add that $2,880 to the amount being financed. Interest will be charged at the same money factor as the rest of the lease.
If you have a favorable money factor (which you probably do, otherwise the lease itself would be a bad deal), then it makes sense to roll the tax into the payment and keep that money in your pocket. For one thing, if you get out of that lease early (including involuntary reasons like theft or total loss), then you will have wasted money by paying the tax upfront.
My rule of leasing is to roll everything into the payment and pay as little as possible upfront, usually just security deposit and DMV fees. Never put money down on a lease, and don't pay taxes upfront.0
Thanks for the great information, rbirns1.
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Hi Car Man,
Thanks for taking the time to help me out. I have been shopping a CLS 500 lease at a few dealers in Miami-Dade County. I have a quote from one dealer. MSRP including destination ($775) and gas guzzler tax ($1300) is $74,675, selling price is $71,593. I have a 758 FICO. Can you work up a lease payment for me for 36-39 months, 12,000 miles and 15,000 miles? with $2000 down? This dealer gave me an estimated payments worksheet that looks like the payments are padded; $7500 down, $1039/mo for 39 months. I'm assuming the residual is set in stone by MB at 62%? I've read in earlier posts that the money factor is .0030. Another dealer worked up payments for me and used a .0045 money factor. Is the money factor negotiable? They also included a dealer fee of $600. Is this standard or padding? When calculating the lease is the gas guzzler tax and destination charge included in the MSRP? Thanks a lot!!
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sonyaheno Posts: 1Hello Car Man,
My husband and I are trying to lease a CLS500, MSRP was $69,000 and we negotiated it down to $62000...Our credit is 718 and they wanted $2584 down, $872 per month for 39 months 12000 miles per year. Is this a good deal or should we continue to shop around?0
Looks like this board does not generate too much traffic. I am looking to buy a CLS 550 in the next month or 2, I am just wondering how everyone's doing on their price negotiations? The salesperson I talked to told me he could get very competitive pricing on 06 CLS 500s, close to the invoice.... which sounds really tempting to me, but the new CLS 550 has 80 more horsepower, which is going to be very hard for me to ignore. The differencce between the 06 CLS 500 and 07 CLS 550 is probably going to be around $5,000 for the same level of equipments, perhaps more, does anyone have any opinions?0
Hi Gshock,
I leased a 2006 CLS 500 three months ago for $1000 over invoice. If I were you, I would take the 550, period...it's better and newer. To get the best price, as you probably already know, go to 3-4 dealers and offer them a mini-deal - $1000 over invoice is fair. You'll need to put on a show and walk out a few times, wait for the salesman to follow-up and then get your mini-deal. With the 550 being so new, you'll probably need to let them make a little profit.0
Thanks very much for your reply, I agree shopping around is the best. I live in Aliso Viejo, right next to 2 of the largest Mercedes dealers in the world, so I'll definitely take advantage of my situation.
A co-worker of mine just bought a SL550 (we went at the same time actually, he was suppose to wait for me to buy at the same time to get a better deal, but he couldn't wait). After driving the SL550, he just couldn't go back to the SL500 even though you can get almost $15,000 off. He did manage to get $5,000 off on the SL550. I think I'll be happier with the 07 CLS 550, for more hp and perhaps better equipment. I will update when I do pull the trigger.0
hmhuber Posts: 1Hello Car Man,
Can you please tell me what the latest Mercedes lease factor and residual (in %) is for the CLS550?0
I have been goin crazy every dealer tells me something different so I REALLY need some sound advice here.
I am looking to lease a 2006 or 2007 Mercedes CLS
Okay, heres the problem. 1 dealer tells me to make payments less is better to lease 06 for 27 months AND another tells me no, no no better ro get the 07 for 39?
I am real confused, I am was assuming get a leftover much lower price can pickup vehicle for $72,000 with original MSRP of $78,400(oh yes and MB is offering $2000 cash incentives to dealer on the 06 CLS).
While the 07 with same options is $80,000 and I havent done much negiotated at this point with 07 as I figured smaller monthly payments on a 06 i.e. lower price? am I wrong? Need some help fast 2006 models are clearing quickly with the options I want.
I have found an 2006 with all the options I want MSRP of $78,400- discounting to $72,000 I want a zero 0 down 39 month lease with just reg fees bank etc and no tax included with the payment a 10,000 mile a yr lease, 39 mos any figures to help with this deal- 1 dealer told me $1230 a month with like $5,000 total out of pocket!, I think he believes I am a total idiot! anyway... what should the numbers REALLY be? Since this is a 2006 and not many left I want to move quickly on this car, but dont wanna get ripped off either, thinking of calling the sales mgr directly and offering him a deal! car had been on the lot for a very long time any help, Thanks! P.S. have good credit. :confuse:0
specialkcls550 Posts: 1I waited to buy the 550 because its night and day difference from the 500 big time and the MSRP was 78,815 and i only paid 70,092 Black premium 1 and AMG kit just what I wanted and ordered0
hoffmanb Posts: 1How did you get such a good price?0
ursula10 Posts: 2I don't know how to start a new post. I didn't see a topic with Mercedes CLS500. I am contemplating purchasing a 2006 Mercedes CLS 500. The dealer says he's giving me a good deal, but the 2006 costs just as much as the 2007. Granted the 2006 only has 41 miles and has more features like navigation and electric trunk closer, but the 2007 has more horsepower and is newer model. I'm just wondering what would be a good offer to make. The original price of the 2006 was $76,000 and they will sell it for $67,000. The new 2007 is $67,000. I am young and I look even younger (22), and I am a female and I don't want to be taken advantage of. When I initially entered the dealership everyone was hesitant to wait on me. Finally one person came over but it was easy to see that he didn't have my best interest at hand. Onlyafter checking my credit did he welcome me with open arms and take me seriously. He initially tried to sell me the car at face value. I left and he's called me every day almost for 2 1/2 weeks. On the 3rd day he called and informed me of the new price. I later found out that the lower price was what the car was supposed to have been selling for anyway. I guess if I had jumped on it, he would have sold it to me. Can someone HELPPPP me.0
thorss Posts: 1Need some help from someone more knowledgeable than me. I am looking at a 2006 CLS 500 with Premium package/ Navigation and the AMG Sports package. The dealers quoted $55,000.
I was wondering if its worth paying cash down for it and driving it for a year and then selling it off. The other option is a loan and that payment is $938 a month.
Would it better to buy, own, use & sell or to take a loan?
Help, I need to take a decision tomorrow.
Thanks in advance0
eric312 Posts: 71Does MB offer leases on used CLS500s? Does MB extend original warranty for the duration of the lease?
How much should i expect to pay for used 2006 CLS500 on a 0 down 36 months 10K miles lease?
Thank you0
Yes Mercedes Definetily offers a lease program for them, HOWEVER, the dealers will try to push for you to lease a New-they will say cheaper-believe it IS NOT you can save Big Bucks going with a Brand Spanking Used Lease. Good Luck
2007 CLS 550 Blk/Blk AMG Package Fully Loaded MSRP $80,000
39 Month 10K $1178per month Toyal Out pf Pocket Was $3000.000
Yes Mercedes Definetily offers a lease program for them, HOWEVER, the dealers will try to push for you to lease a New-they will say cheaper-believe it IS NOT you can save Big Bucks going with a Brand Spanking Used Lease. Good Luck
My Ride....
2007 CLS 550 Blk/Blk AMG Package Fully Loaded MSRP $80,000
39 Month 10K $1178per month Toyal Out pf Pocket Was $3000.000
Oh with a $0 Down just inceptions Id say a fair lease would be in the $800 range. GOOD LUCK..What are you paying for an 06? Sometimes it does make more sense to BUy if its cheap enough and YES Warranty remains the same0
pgcd3 Posts: 1Was $1178 including taxes?0
madmaxz06 Posts: 3Hello car_man,
Would you happen to know what Mercedes' best money factor is on a 2006 CPO CLS55 10,000/year with no down payment and perfect credit?
- Max0
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A two-seat production derivative of Northrop Grumman's secretly developed Firebird medium-altitude optionally piloted vehicle (OPV) demonstrator has begun test flights for an unidentified customer.
Flown by two Northrop test pilots, the OPV made its first flight from Mojave, Calif., on Nov. 12. Powered by a single Lycoming TEO-540E piston engine, the twin-boom configured aircraft climbed to 3,880 ft. and reached a maximum speed of 100 kt. during a short, 6-min. circuit.
Some 30% larger than the Firebird demonstrator unveiled in 2011, the production-ready variant is 35.5 ft. in length and has a wingspan of 72.2 ft. The second pilot position was added at the request of the customer, adding a new dimension to the concept of a purpose-designed UAV with the option of an onboard pilot.
The original single-seater version was designed to enable the Firebird to transit through commercial airspace as a conventional aircraft. According to Northrop, the addition of the second seat now gives users the option of a co-pilot and/or sensor systems operator position, while retaining the original goal of providing a low-cost platform for persistent surveillance.
If not being operated in piloted mode, the Firebird UAV is designed to be commanded by a ground station to operate in either line-of-sight (LOS) unmanned mode or beyond-LOS mode. "If you want to go farther [beyond LOS] the canopy comes off, the Garmin [pilot's avionics] system comes out of the flight panel and an L3 satcom antenna goes in," says Firebird Program Manager Jerry Madigan.
With a unit cost of $10 million, including avionics and a baseline sensor, the production Firebird is "the perfect replacement for the aging, inefficient and unsustainable fleet of special mission aircraft," Madigan says. "Some [potential users] are looking at asymmetric warfare situations where aircraft like the [Hawker Beechcraft] King Air or Cessna Caravan do not have the endurance or the versatility," he adds.
Interest in Firebird grew after the OPV flew at the 2011 Empire Challenge, the final interoperability and intelligence-sharing exercise run before the disbanding of U.S. Joint Forces Command. "At Empire Challenge everybody saw us out there. Before that we kind of kept it quiet," Madigan says. In all we have flown 12 different payloads, and at Empire Challenge we flew four payloads that we never tested before. These included electro-optic/infrared, radar and a communications relay."
Although Firebird's presence at the exercise was sponsored by the U.S. Army, other potentially more immediate customers at the event included U.S. Special Operations Command (Socom). Northrop previously said Socom was interested in Firebird, but Madigan says only that "we competed for an undisclosed customer and we won and they have certain requirements, including a two-seat, production-standard vehicle."
The initial production contract calls for assembly of two vehicles per year for the next five years.
Images of the Firebird can be viewed at Aviation Week's Ares defense blog.


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I thought I'd take a break from updating the daily concussion update, because there was really nothing new to report and I doubt you want to read stuff like: "my head still hurts etc". Everything is still slightly off kilter and I'm not feeling a 100%, though I have taken significant steps to recovery, or at least I feel I have.
I had an appointment with the doctors yesterday and what got told what I had feared. You might recall that I said I had 18 out of 21 symptoms listed for post concussion syndrome (PCS) and basically the doctor told me that I've got the condition. I had secretly wished that he would say that you're still not fully recovered but you're about 95% there and that it would be OK to resume normal activities.
What scared me yesterday was that I was told that it was likely that I had a small bleed in my brain as well that he didn't spot upon first examination. However, the bleed was (if there was one) was minor to the point that doctors wouldn't have done anything for it i.e. drill a hole in my head or remove a piece of skull.
My moods are still all over the place and I keep going from being happy to being sad to flat out enraged for no apparent reason. On a personal level this has been a trying test of patience, and my patience is wearing thin at times.
For the first time today, I wrote something by hand rather than by computer and here's the difference. This picture: http://yfrog.com/h471529449j is from notes that I took on the 1st of March and here is a picture of my hand writing today: http://yfrog.com/h2qr2pxj. Spot the difference?
On a positive note however, I have been allowed to start doing exercise again. I'm not allowed to lift heavy weights yet (damn it), but I have been allowed to do cardio work (hockey is cardio isn't it?) and light weights. I went for a run last night and I did OK till about 8 minutes in. After that I had to take several breaks to let my coordination get back. I'm going to attempt the gym today and use the small dumb bells that are normally reserved for women. Man I'm going to get ripped doing that.


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By Sara Angle
One in a series
MADRID — Today the pope arrived at Barajas airport around noon, but he won't meet with all of the World Youth Day pilgrims until 8 this evening, at Plaza de Cibeles for the welcoming ceremony.
I can't help but think about how amazing this first encounter will be for pilgrims who have not been blessed with seeing Pope Benedict XVI before.
I was lucky enough to attend the weekly audience held by the pope almost every week during my 3 months in Rome, but I remember the chills I got the first time I saw him. It was only a day or two into my internship with CNS, if I recall, and there I was, standing in the press box at the pope. Inside, my mind was saying, "Oh. My. Gosh. That is THE pope."
I hope that the pilgrims will be just as in awe tonight as I was the first time I saw Pope Benedict, and pray that I will have that same experience all over again.
Sara Angle, 21, is a senior at Villanova University and has written for CNS from Rome and Washington. She enjoys traveling and soaking up the culture of her surroundings, be it through food, fashion or faith, and looks forward to covering WYD for CNS — from the big events to the off-beat adventures. Sara loves reading and writing (but not arithmetic) and dancing like no one is watching. You can also follow her on Twitter @CatholicNewsSvc. She'll be using the hashtag #SaraInMadrid.


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CHICAGO (AP) _ Jon Lester pitched eight sharp innings and David Ross hit a tiebreaking RBI double in Boston's two-run ninth, leading the Red Sox to a 3-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday night.
Lester (2-2) allowed one run and seven hits for his second straight win after opening the season with two losses. The left-hander struck out nine and walked none, winning an impressive pitcher's duel with White Sox ace Chris Sale.
Lester retired his first 16 batters before Tyler Flowers singled in the sixth. Xander Bogaerts homered in the sixth for Boston's only hit off Sale.
The game was tied at 1 when Mike Napoli and pinch-hitter Mike Carp had consecutive one-out singles in the ninth for the Red Sox. Ross then had a double to right against Ronald Belisario (1-2), driving home Napoli.
Jonathan Herrera added an RBI single against Scott Downs as the Red Sox captured the last two of their three-game set in Chicago.
Koji Uehara picked up his third save in three tries with a scoreless ninth, getting pinch-hitter Jose Abreu to ground to third to end the game.
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HUG: Myth of Air Gaps
Thursday, June 14, 2012 @ 02:06 PM gHale
By Gregory Hale
In case anyone was wondering, air gaps don't exist.
They may have at one time, but in today's modern manufacturing automation environment, they are not viable. An air gap is a physical gap between a network in the enterprise and a control system where digital information cannot cross that line. Yes, vendors and experts talk about air gaps as being a supreme security measure, but if you listened to Eric Byres, chief technology officer and vice president of Tofino Security, during his session entitled "Air Gaps and Unicorns: Do they really Exist?" at Wednesday's Honeywell Users Group (HUG) 2012 in Phoenix, AZ, a super worm, like Stuxnet, didn't even care if there was an air gap or not. It had quite a few different attack vectors and it knew how to use them.
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"Stuxnet was assuming there was always another pathway in," Byres said. "Stuxnet played on the human nature of control systems."
If everyone is fine with the idea an air gap does not really play into the security equation, then the next step is to understand what you really have to protect and then work on a plan that involves solid technology and also fit in the human factor.
"If you want security to work, you have to have it work with the way a human works," Byres said. "If you design security that runs counter to human nature, then that will be a design flaw."
Some of the areas Byres said a user should do are:
• Manage all flows into the industrial control system (ICS)
• Manage all flows out of the ICS
• Subdivide the ICS system employing the zones and conduits approach
• Detect unusual behaviors on the ICS system
• Don't focus on protecting your system, focus on knowing your system
One of the areas Byres talks about frequently is companies should not get caught up in the hype of the latest huge potential attack, but rather understand what you really have to protect.
"Have strategies for looking at all pathways," he said. "Always protect the crown jewels. Start with what really matters."
One of the ways to protect those key assets is to understand the system.
"Control systems are usually pretty steady. Knowing that, you can really find out and understand when there is some anomaly on the system. That is something to look at."
There is no one way to protect systems, instead there is a multitude of options a user must employ to keep the system up and running.
"You have to remember air gaps are a dangerous illusion," Byres said. "Defense in depth is the only real defense."
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Sunday, April 07, 2013 | Israel Today Staff
Last week international computer hackers operating under the umbrella group Anonymous threatened to "erase Israel from the Internet" in a massive coordinated attack scheduled for today. By mid-morning Sunday, that attack had largely failed, and Israeli hackers had scored some blows of their own against the foreign assailants.
There was an increase in cyber attacks against Israeli government computer systems and the websites of local banks, as well as numerous smaller websites and networks. But nearly all of those attacks were repelled by Israel's growing network of cyber defenses.
"There is hardly any real damage," Yitzhak Ben Yisrael of Israel's National Cyber Bureau told the Associated Press. "Anonymous doesn't have the skills to damage the country's vital infrastructure."
A number of smaller Israeli websites were defaced temporarily, and in retaliation Israeli hackers defaced the websites of Islamist groups across the region.
More impressively, Israeli hackers penetrated the website associated with the Anonymous campaign against Israel – opisrael.com. Instead of reading about Anonymous' anti-Israel views, those visiting opisrael.com on Sunday morning were instead presented with a pro-Israel banner and a long list of facts regarding the legitimacy of Israel and the history of the Jewish people.
The Israelis were operating under the newly formed banner of the Israeli Elite


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The 2012 seasons didn't end the way most thought it would for the LSU Tigers.
The 2012 seasons didn't end the way most thought it would for the LSU Tigers.
LSU was looked at as a team that could contend for the BCS national championship, but losing the likes of cornerback Tyrann Mathieu and outside linebacker Tahj Jones for the season and offensive tackles Chris Faulk and Alex Hurst, halfback Alfred Blue and guard Josh Williford to either injuries or personal reasons, the Tigers won 10 games and didn't get to a BCS bowl game.
But the way LSU lost to Clemson in the Chick-fil-A Bowl again points out that game-day management is still a point of major concern.
To be honest, Clemson was the better team, but with less than two minutes left to play, LSU had the lead with a chance to put the game away.
After an 8-yard pass on first down, LSU unexpectedly threw to incomplete passes, giving Clemson all of its time outs and a chance to win the game with a field goal. That is exactly what happened.
In this spot, you have to play the odds. LSU should have run the ball twice, forcing Clemson to use two timeouts, and give the ball to the best offensive weapon.
Freshman running back Jeremy Hill rushed for more than 120 yards and was averaging 10 yards per carry, but the baffling part of this is that with eight three-and-outs Hill did not touch the ball in the fourth quarter.
For LSU fans who have watched this same thing in the past against the likes of Tennessee, Ole Miss and Alabama, it is the same old, same old.
Les Miles has been the most successful coach in LSU history, as an 85-21 record speaks for itself in the competitive world of college football and also in the toughest conference — the SEC. But late game-day management has me wondering just what it will take for Miles to relinquish some of those calls in these games.
Miles was brought up under the tutelage of Michigan's Bo Schembechler, who was all about smash-mouth football, playing the percentages and playing smart in the fourth quarter.
Schembechler was not about fancy play, four wide-receiver sets and tricking people to get crucial first downs and touchdowns. He was all about man-on-man blocking, making second-and-two situations with a big offensive line and a halfback carrying the ball and playing smart.
For 2013, LSU is loaded along the offensive line with good young players, a bevy of talented running backs and an improving receiving unit, but the big question mark again is with the passing game and the development of quarterback Zach Mettenberger.
Offensive line coach/running game coordinator Greg Studrawa is a good coach and his units have gotten it done for the most part, even though they struggled to give Mettenberger protection against Clemson, but Miles needs to bring in a new passing-game coordinator and quarterback coach.
I know this is a sensitive issue as quarterbacks coach Steve Kragthorpe is dealing with a serious medical issue, but this is a production business and a change needs to be made.
From Jordan Jefferson to Jarrett Lee and now Mettenberger, the quarterbacks are making the same mistakes, don't seem to have good pocket presence and have not improved their play.
And where are the tight ends and running backs in LSU's passing attack?
They have not been utilized in the passing game and this has to be a big part of LSU's offense.
Mettenberger's development has to be LSU's biggest concern in 2013 because of the losses the team will have on defense.
The offense will have to carry LSU early in 2013 while the Tigers' young defensive line gets some experience and you find out fully who can play in the SEC.
LSU has never lost that many juniors to the NFL, especially on defense.
The Tigers could lose six players if juniors Barkevious Mingo, Sam Montgomery and Bennie Logan leave early for the NFL. LSU already has to replace three key seniors in defensive ends Lavar Edwards and Chancey Aghayere and defensive tackle Josh Downs.
LSU has always been known as Defensive Line University. For nine straight seasons, LSU has had a defensive lineman selected in the draft. This year will make it 10, but there is a lot of uncertainty on who will be that next dominant defensive lineman and how the rotation of players will develop in 2013.
Also losing its best defensive player in middle linebacker Kevin Minter, one of the top safeties in Eric Reid and its best cover-cornerback in Tharold Simon, LSU defensive coordinator John Chavis will face some big challenges next season.
The good news is that Miles is a top recruiter, and LSU has turned into the new "U" in college football. LSU is to nationwide recruits what Miami (Fla.) was in the 1980s and 1990s.
These players can play at the highest level and love LSU, especially on defense, because they see all of the former Tigers playing in the NFL and selected in the draft.
It is amazing that the Tigers not only can get most of the top players in the state but secure some of the best defensive linemen in the nation.
LSU has become the magnet for top defensive linemen and last season added the most talented group of freshmen linebackers ever.
On Friday, LSU added to that by getting a commitment from the best player in the state — East Feliciana High quarterback/outside linebacker Kendell Beckwith (6-foot-2 �, 230 pounds). He picked LSU over over Alabama, Notre Dame, Florida State and Miami, and there might be other top prospects before the February signing date.
Beckwith is a tremendous athlete with outstanding edge pass rushing skills and lateral flow movement.
It is reload time for LSU's defense, but this team has great talent and have shown it can develop talent on defense.
But right now, LSU and Miles knows and should make the change to go out and acquire a top passing game/quarterback coach that can help manage that part of the game and fully develop the passing skills of Mettenberger, Stephen Rivers and freshman quarterbacks Hayden Rettig and Anthony Jennings.
LSU has been a good team under Miles, and he has kept this team near the top of college football. But a return to the top means a change on offense and bringing in someone that can fully develop quarterbacks, which has been sorely lacking in that department.
There is no doubt that the New Orleans Saints are going to have some salary cap problems in 2013, especially with trying to re-sign offensive tackle Jermon Bushrod and getting a new deal done with tight end Jimmy Graham.
Changes will be and have to be made on defense, so this makes the draft more important than ever before.
There's a still a long way to go until the April's NFL draft, but here is my early look at my top 25 players that could be available.
1. Luke Joeckel, offensive tackle, Texas A&M (junior)
2. Jarvis Jones, outside linebacker, Georgia (junior)
3. Star Lotulelei, defensive tackle, Utah
4. Damontre Moore, defensive end, Texas A&M (junior)
5. Bjoern Werner, defensive end, Florida State (junior)
6. Taylor Lewan, offensive tackle, Michigan (junior)
7. Manti Te'o, inside linebacker, Notre Dame
8. Barkevious Mingo, outside linebacker, LSU (junior)
9. Tajh Boyd, quarterback, Clemson (junior)
10. Chance Warmack, offensive guard, Alabama
11. Dee Milliner, cornerback, Alabama (junior)
12. Sheldon Richardson, defensive tackle, Missouri (junior)
13. Johnathan Hankins, defensive tackle, Ohio State (junior)
14. Geno Smith, quarterback, West Virginia
15. Alec Ogletree, inside linebacker, Georgia (junior)
16. Dion Jordan, defensive end, Oregon (junior)
17. Sam Montgomery, defensive end, LSU (junior)
18. Shariff Floyd, defensive tackle, Florida (junior)
19. Jake Matthews, offensive tackle, Texas A&M (junior)
20. Xavier Rhodes, cornerback, Florida State (junior)
21. Keenan Allen, wide receiver, California (junior)
22. Matt Elam, strong safety, Florida (junior)
23. DeAndre Hopkins, wide receiver, Clemson (junior)
24. Alex Okafor, defensive end, Texas
25. Matt Barkley, quarterback, USC
Nicholls State University inside linebacker Jordan Piper has been an outstanding football player for the Colonels.
In the past two seasons, Piper has been one of the top defensive players in the Southland Conference, finishing 188 tackles.
Nicholls coach Charlie Stubbs say Piper (5-9, 230 pounds) has attracted NFL scouts to the Thibodaux campus. The scouts, however, are not looking at Piper as a linebacker but as a blocking fullback.
"There is some background that teams looking at blocking fullbacks or fullbacks in general look at former linebackers," Stubbs said. "I had a couple of those type players when I was coaching at Alabama, and the scouts like Piper's very physical nature, his strength at the point of attack and his leverage skills. He would be an outstanding special teams player also, and he will stay here and work on catching the ball more cleanly coming out of the backfield. I have no doubt someone will give Jordan that chance to play fullback at the NFL level."
NFL analyst Mike Detillier lives in Raceland.


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Laura Reuss has been initiated into a select group. She's a pizzaiola, a certified Neapolitan-style pizza-maker, according to the Associazione Vera Pizza Napoletana. "It was kind of like learning a religion," she says. "This is something that's been going on for over 400 years. They are very serious about it."
Reuss, who co-owns White Duck Taco Shop with her husband, Ben Mixson, will use time-tested, Neapolitan techniques in sauce, dough and cheese-making at their new restaurant, Pizza Pura. The River Arts District eatery opens Thursday, April 4, with a small, focused menu of salads, thin-crust pizzas from a wood-fire oven and homemade gelato.
At White Duck, Ben and Reuss have focused on volume. On very busy days, they serve lunch to more than 300 people. But at Pizza Pura, they're hoping for a slower pace, which they'll accomplish by offering multiple courses and table service. "I personally missed making fine food, and I wanted to do it again," Reuss says. "High volume is great and fun. I like to go eat four or five tacos and taste different flavors, but I also really appreciate hard work and the time it takes to build wonderful pizza."
The restaurant will remain small because of the demands of the dough, which is made from Italian flour and prepared to the specifications of the VPN. It comes together in an Italian mixer and ferments for a time before it's hand-shaped into pizzas and baked in a wood-fire oven at 900 degrees for just under a minute and a half.
In its early days, Pizza Pura will serve lunch from 11:30 until the dough runs out. "We'll do as many doughs as we possibly can, but our fermentation time is written in stone, so we won't serve anything that's not ready," Reuss says. "We hope to get to dinner, but it depends on our dough production."
The soft, chewy crust comes topped with a sauce of San Marzano tomatoes, house-made mozzarella and an array of olives, fresh herbs and cured meats. "Everything's imported," Reuss says. "We're going to do it as authentic to Naples in Asheville as we possibly can."
She acknowledges that using imported ingredients is a bold move in a time when diners are focused on local products. But even though her flour, tomatoes and Parmigiano Reggiano come from across the sea, she still knows exactly who's producing them and where. Plus, she adds, it's fun to taste ingredients from other locales. "Sometimes you like to have the feeling of being taken somewhere else, transported," she says.
In keeping with the true Italian pizza experience, Pizza Pura serves its pies unsliced. A pizza cutter comes on the side. The pies are about 12 inches in diameter, and because the crust is thin, they're sized for a single person. Diners can dig in with fork and knife or fold the pizza and eat it like a single slice. "If you fold it in half, it's called libretto," Reuss says. "People eat it like a half pie. That's how they walk and eat."
Pizza Pura, 342 Depot St., opens for lunch Monday through Saturday from 11:30 a.m. until the dough runs out. Pizzas range from $10 -12. For more information, visit pizzapura.com.


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Politics Show South takes on board the "your street" end of "From Downing Street to Your Street" with a vengeance.
Every week we broadcast the entire show from a different location throughout the region.
That might be your local railway station, school, hospital or shopping mall.
...and each week we put the politicians on the spot on their home ground - public accountability at a grass roots level.
Because we look at just one story each week, we can get further beneath the skin of an issue than other programmes.
We reckon that by going out on the streets rather than sitting in the safety and comfort of a TV studio it is much harder for the politicians to duck the issues that matter to all of us who live in those streets.
Ian Paul, Politics Show Producer...
Ian started his TV career on "Nationwide" where one of his first claims to fame was getting lost while taking Dennis Healey to the studio.
Luckily he now spends Sundays in a satellite truck with a cable running through to the location, so loses far fewer politicians these days.
Peter Henley, Presenter...
Since the launch of the Politics Show Peter Henley has been the man on the spot in the South. "The programme is a great chance to bring politicians down to earth," Peter says.
"It goes out live and unedited, and we give discussions enough time to really get under the skin of the subject."
Peter got a taste for politics as a radio reporter in the Thames Valley covering Margaret Thatcher's last days as Prime Minister.
Michael Heseltine's campaign to remove his leader was a bruising and bloody affair.
"It was an excellent grounding in the true nature of politics," Peter says. "When the chips are down and backs are against the wall you see where true loyalties lie."
Peter also filmed in Saudi Arabia during the Gulf War of 1992.
He can't forget the tank graveyards - row on row of twisted metal, in which men died. About politics.
It helps when you have confronted the politicians issuing the orders.
During the Kosovo campaign, British troops were facing a ground war when Peter went to interview the, then Foreign Secretary Robin Cook at Chequers.
Robin Cook broke off to take a telephone call, and returned a different person, having heard the first signs that the Serbian regime was caving in.
High politics has its lighter side too.
Like the time he had to pretend to be the sound man to sneak into an American press conference and ask Bill Clinton's right hand woman, Madeleine Albright, about the embargo on the banana trade.
"We said NO Questions!" they yelled. The Secret Service piled in, but he got the tape, and her answer, on the air that night!
Peter was flamboyant Conservative MP Boris Johnson's nemesis when he made unguarded comments about the government's healthy eating plans at the Party's conference.
"My report went around the world," Peter says, "I ended up feeling rather sorry for Boris, he was under siege from the media, but it shows how fast a political story can move."
Peter is pleased to be more rooted to home in the New Forest with wife Sam, who's a teacher, and their three boys, dog, cat and guinea pig.
The youngest boy, Toby, is not so sure. In order that Peter can do radio interviews from home, Toby has been pushed out of his bedroom, poor lad!
Danielle Glavin, Reporter...
Danielle Glavin is our roving reporter always ready to cover the latest hot political topic.
Danielle joined us from South Today and when the politicians take their holidays you'll see her back on the daily news.
Danielle started her TV career in investigative journalism. She's been on undercover stings suited up in a stab vest, or as a cleaner in a hospital and she was kitted out with some gigantic and highly unattractive secret filming glasses to expose dodging dealings at a holiday firm.
So after all of that, grilling politicians should come easily. Just let her know how you want them...lightly smoked or burnt?
Jo Babbage, Researcher...
Jo started her career on "City Hospital" in the days when it was broadcast live from a truck parked outside Southampton General Hospital.
She then went on to become Weekend Producer for BBC Radio Solent where her job was to persuade the likes of Charles Kennedy, Rik Mayall, Jon Snow and Stirling Moss that an in depth interview at 9am on a Saturday morning is something they'd really like to do after all!
Born and bred in Littlehampton, West Sussex, she lobbies tirelessly for every edition of the Politics Show to come from her home town. Maybe one day ...
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