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Kids Count Part 2: The health of Nebraska's children
Quality and consistent preventive health care, beginning even before birth, gives children the best chance to grow up to be healthy and productive adults. Adequate levels of immunization, public health efforts to prevent disease and disability, and support for maternal health and positive birth outcomes are examples of measures that help children now and later. Good health, both physical and behavioral, is an essential element of a productive and fulfilling life. According to this year's 'Kids Count in Nebraska' report, there were 26,932 live births to Nebraska residents in 2009. The largest majority of those births were to women age 30 and over - 35 percent. Only 8.3 percent of those births were to mothers age 19 and under. That number actually declines in 2010, with only 7.6 percent of the 25,916 babies born in Nebraska to mothers age 19 and under. Women age 30 and over made up for 35. 2 percent of the 2010 births. Custer County saw 109 births in 2010, with less that 1 percent of those to mothers under the age of 18. Many of the factors that determine outcomes for pregnant women and infants occur very early in pregnancy, often before women enter prenatal care or even know they are pregnant. During the first weeks of pregnancy, exposure to alcohol, tobacco and other drugs; lack of essential vitamins; workplace hazards; and other factors can adversely affect fetal development. Preconception care identifies risks and improves the health of women, children and families. Prenatal care monitors pregnancy progress and identifies potential problems before they become serous for either mom or baby. Women who see a health care provider regularly during pregnancy have healthier babies and are less likely to deliver prematurely or to have other serious problems related to pregnancy. In 2010, 3,551 (13.7 percent) of Nebraska births were recorded to mothers who reported inadequate prenatal care. The number of mothers reporting adequate or 'adequate plus' prenatal care in 2010, increased to 73.5 percent - up from 72.2 percent in 2009. Uninsured women face greater barriers to prenatal care than insured women, even in the presence of strong institutions that are well known in their communities for providing care to the uninsured. Other commonly cited barriers to adequate prenatal care among low-income women are a lack of transportation, no knowledge of where to find care, not liking the way they were treated at the clinic, language barriers, ignorance as to the importance of prenatal care, and uncertainty about whether they wanted the baby or ambivalence about pregnancy. Infant mortality rates are frequently used as an indicator of the standard of well being in a community. In 2009 and 2008, the Nebraska infant mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 births) was 5.4, which represents a decrease from the 2007 rate of 6.8 and is tied with the 2003 infant mortality rate as the lowest ever recorded in Nebraska. A total of 145 infant deaths occurred in Nebraska in 2009, one less than in 2008. In Custer County there have been 12 infant deaths between 2000 and 2009.Low birth weight The highest predictor of death and disability among infants in the United States is low birth weight. A newborn weighing less than 5.5 pounds is considered of low birth weight, and a newborn weighing less than 3.3 pounds is considered of very low birth weight. Smoking is an attributable cause of low weight births. pregnant women who smoke cigarettes are nearly twice as likely to have a low birth weight baby as women who do not smoke. The percentage of women in Nebraska who reported smoking during pregnancy was 14 percent in 2009, and 13.3 percent in 2010. The percentage of low weight births in Nebraska stayed the same in 2010 as 2009 - 7.1 percent, or 1.843 births statewide. There was only one low weight birth reported in Custer County in 2010.Access to health care Access to health care is critical. Most uninsured children have working parents whose jobs do not provide access to insurance. Most often in these cases the employer does not offer insurance, the insurance offered is too expensive or the insurance does not cover the necessary medical needs of the family. In 2010, there were 47,000 uninsured children, ages 17 and under, in Nebraska. Among low-income children ages 18 and under, 30,000 were uninsured in 2010. Many of these uninsured low-income children are eligible for Kids Connection. This program was expanded in 2009 to provide low-cost health care coverage for children living in families at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level, up from 185 percent.Kids Connection Kids Connection refers to the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) which provided health coverage for a monthly average of 26,319 Nebraska children ages 18 and under in state fiscal year 2010. Medicaid provided health coverage for a monthly average of 127,387 children in 2010. In Custer County, 918 children were enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP programs in 2010. There were 55 in Blaine, 45 in Thomas, 35 in, Hooker, 43 in Loup and 169 in Garfield.Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act was signed into law in March 2010. The goal of this new federal law is to provide affordable health insurance to all Americans. Several changes have already been made based on this law, including a prohibition against denying children insurance coverage due to pre-existing conditions and allowing young adults to remain on their parents' health insurance plan up to age 26. Another key feature of this new law will be the establishment of a health insurance exchange that will act as a marketplace where individuals and small business can purchase insurance coverage. Nebraska is currently studying the possibility of creating and running its own health insurance exchange. This would mean that the exchange would be run and managed by state government and the state would make choices about how to structure the exchange to best meet our state's needs. People who lack other affordable health insurance options and have incomes up to 400 percent of the Federal Poverty Level will receive tax subsidies to help with the cost of insurance. Another benefit to an exchange is that coverage will not always need to be tied to employment. This would mean that families can continue to have health insurance if they change or lose their jobs. The law requires that all exchanges, whether state or federal, be set up and officially open Jan. 1, 2014. At that time, all Americans will also be required to carry health insurance. In order for this process to be successful, individuals and families will have time between Oct. 1, 2013 through Feb. 28, 2014, to understand the new system and make their choices on coverage.Unwed Mothers The risk of having children with adverse birth outcomes, such as low birth weight and infant mortality, are greater for unmarried mothers than for married mothers. The number of unwed mothers in Nebraska decreased in 2010, after growing in 2009. Nebraska children living with single parents were more likely to live in poverty than children living in married-couple households. The likelihood that a mother will be married upon the birth of the child increases with the age of the mother. Between 2001 and 2010, there were 274 out-of-wedlock births reported in Custer County. four in Blaine, two in Thomas, 11 in Hooker, five in Loup and 24 in Garfield.Improving the Odds Several successful programs and policies are linked to improved birth outcomes - and success in later life. For instance, nutrition programs including the Supplemental Feeding Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly Food Stamps) have reduced instances of low birth weight. This is significant because adults who were born at low weight have worse outcomes in academic attainment, earnings and overall socioeconomic status. Further, girls born at low weight are more likely as adults to deliver low birth-weight babies, especially if living in a low-income neighborhood. In June 2010, 333 children age 18 and under were participating in the SNAP program in Custer County. In September 2010, there were 275 Custer County residents participating in the WIC program. This is no evidence of the need of such programs in our area. Young children ages 0-8 in Nebraska comprise almost a third of SNAP participants. Not only does SNAP improve access to nutritional food, it is an effective tool toward overcoming poverty. In 2010, SNAP moved 13 percent of participating households in the U.S. above the poverty line.Aid to Dependent Children The program Aid to Dependent Children (ADC), known as the state's cash welfare program, assisted a monthly average of 13,255 children ages 0 to 8 in 2010. There were 22 families in Custer County on ADC in 2010. Unfortunately, the number of children served falls short of the number of children in need. Based on Kids Count calculations, about 44,720 children ages 0 to 8 were in poverty in 2010. This age group represented 50 percent of ADC's participants. There were 682 children under the age of 5 living in Custer County in 2010. Between 2005 and 2010, 9.4 percent of Custer County's residents under the age of 5 lived in poverty; 7.3 percent of the county's children under the age of 17 were living in poverty during those same years.Child Care Child care is one of the largest expenses many Nebraska families have. Costs for child care can rise to as much as one-third to one-half of a family's budget. Despite the toll child care places on working families, Nebraska's eligibility cutoff for assistance amounted to 120 percent of the poverty level in 2011, or just over $22,000 for a family of three - leaving struggling families with no help in ensuring their children are safely cared for while they were at work. Further, Nebraska reimburses child-care providers less than the 75th percentile of market rates, the guideline per federal recommendations. When rates are low, child-care providers may be less likely to accept low-income children into care. Although budgets for assistance programs are strapped at the state and federal level, ensuring that all families - particularly those with young and otherwise vulnerable children - receive the supports they need to move out of poverty and maintain employment is smart policy. Because we know that children who are born into and experience poverty through their early years are highly likely to be poor as adults, it only makes sense to intervene now to avoid future human and economic costs. * We will continue our Kids Count series next week when we look at Education on the state and local level.


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Lady Bulldogs too much for St. James, 25-9 25-13.
The student body was in a festive mood on Tuesday night, and the Rolla High School volleyball team gave them a lot to celebrate.
The Lady Bulldogs moved to 2-0 on the young season by sweeping past Phelps County rival St. James 25-9, 25-13 Tuesday at the RHS gym.
Junior Aarika Froehlich had a huge match with nine kills, two blocks, two service aces and a dig while junior Kelsi James had 12 set assists, three kills, two service aces and two digs and junior Jessi Kaczmarek had four digs and two service aces.
"We served very tough and pretty much dominated the match," said RHS head coach Julie Carver. "Our schedule gets real tough real fast and we are really going to have to continue to get better.
"I was real proud of the way the kids came out and played from the first serve and kept their focus. We had a great crowd for our home opener and really appreciate the fans and all of their support."
Rolla also won the junior varsity match.
The Lady Bulldogs are scheduled to host Ozark Conference rival Springfield Kickapoo tonight in freshman, junior varsity and varsity action, starting at 5 p.m. at the RHS gym.
Rolla Stats
Aarika Froehlich: 9 kills, 2 blocks, 1 digs, 2 aces.
Gabe Otte: 1 ace, 3 kills, 1 set assist, 1 dig.
Kelsi James: 2 aces, 3 kills, 12 set assists, 2 blocks, 2 digs.
Jessi Kaczmarek: 2 aces, 4 digs.
Vasilisa Shamina: 2 aces, 2 kills.
Emily Dodge: 3 kills, 1 block.
Aideen McEnaney: 1 kill, 2 set assists.
Sofie Luna: 3 digs.
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Prairie Central won six of the seven contested bouts in posting a 52-6 wrestling victory over Putnam County on Senior Night Tuesday.
Tyler Keneipp got things going for the Hawks with 10-2 major decision at 170 pounds. John Kupferschmid followed with a pin 20 seconds into the second period at 182 pounds and Alex Rhoda got a pin in 3:51 at 195.
Grant Ricketts made it three sticks in a row with one in 1:24 at 220.
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There are two prominent David Robertsons in American life today. One is music director of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, a gifted conductor who has performed all over the world and has frequently played Carnegie Hall. The other is the closer for the New York Yankees.
But the two have far more in common than you'd think, extending well beyond their names and into their career circumstances and approach. I spoke to each Robertson about the other, and came away with confirmation for my theory: conducting a major symphony orchestra and closing out a baseball game are remarkably similar.
The musician Robertson noted that even a preliminary scouting report of the two David Robertsons would yield some similarities.
"Like my namesake, I'm 5-foot-11," maestro Robertson said in a telephone interview last month. "I bat right-handed, and I throw right-handed as well."
That, alas, is where the baseball similarities end.
"I wasn't a pitcher growing up," Robertson said. "They wouldn't let me anywhere near the mound. I was always like, in the Peanuts cartoons? The kid way out in left field. It was the easiest place to put me. And I always saw, whenever there was a fly ball out to left field, I would always see my manager's face go in his hands, because it just meant a home run."
The pitcher Robertson, too, claimed ignorance when it came to the maestro's profession.
"I don't know anything about the music world," Robertson said at the start of our interview on Wednesday afternoon at Citi Field.
Plenty within the music world seem to know about him, however. The maestro first became aware of his major league namesake when he played frequent concerts in New York.
"That's where I first saw him play, in 2008," maestro said of pitcher. "And then, of course, I'd be working the Metropolitan Opera or the New York Philharmonic, people would say, 'Hey, how's your arm?' So I started following him a little bit. And I couldn't have been more delighted when he was named the closer. Because, Mariano Rivera, you know..." Robertson gave a long laugh into the phone. "Been there!"
That's another area the two careers have linked up. Robertson, the pitcher, is being asked to take over for the greatest closer in baseball history. Robertson, the conductor, took the helm of the St. Louis Symphony, an orchestra brought to unexpected heights by Leonard Slatkin. The St. Louis Walk of Fame has a spot for Slatkin, while many of the iconic classical recordings of the 1980s came from Slatkin, recording with the orchestra.
"That's always tricky in baseball, because you get these legends," maestro Robertson said. "And the same thing is true in orchestras. We have a legendary timpani player in Rick Holmes, who was with the orchestra for 40+ years. And now we have Shannon Wood. And it's not to take anything away from Rick Holmes, who was amazing, but you get somebody new, and they start to build their own legend.
"I think the biggest difficulty when you first start out, that I had in St. Louis, and that anybody has that follows somebody well-known in any kind of role, and this is in business, in sports, in the arts, is that first, everybody wants to compare you. And to some extent, you just have to shut all of that out. Because no two people are really alike, and no two talents are exactly the same."
The maestro believes Robertson will do this pretty quickly, just as he did back in 2005 upon assuming control of the orchestra. The maestro has the orchestra recording again on the Nonesuch label. The pitcher has six saves and a 2.00 ERA so far as closer. And the pitcher has taken a similar tack in trying to focus on his own work, rather than what came before him.
"I hope so," pitcher Robertson said. "I'll hopefully be successful in my career, and not be compared to Mo. I mean, I'm obviously not Mariano. We throw different ways. But as far as the pressure on the job, I try not to think about it that way. I'm doing the same thing I've done the past six years, which is to come in and get three outs. It's just a different three outs. And that's the only thing that ever changed for me."
Both came with significant resumes suggesting they'd succeed. In the pitcher's case, excelling in a setup role while striking out 11.7 per nine should have given the Yankees plenty of confidence in him. As for the conductor, following successful tenures with the BBC Symphony Orchestra and others, he completed the closest thing, musically, to a save possible in the music world.
In 2002, the St. Louis Symphony was about to perform at Carnegie Hall under then-director Hans Vonk. Just days before the concert, health problems forced Vonk to withdraw. Robertson was the last-minute substitution. I asked him whether he felt like a closer, entering with men on base.
"What's interesting is, you do kind of feel that way," Robertson said. "You haven't had the time, necessarily, to warm up much in the bullpen, other than a quick little rehearsal. And of course, when I did that with the orchestra, I'd only interacted once before with the orchestra, three years earlier, for a total of five days."
But the concert was a massive success, well-reviewed, the kind of moment that helped Robertson eventually earn the full-time gig in St. Louis. That didn't mean Robertson was free of the Slatkin legacy, at least not immediately. But having the support of the predecessor helps. And the maestro has experienced something similar to Rivera passing the torch to Robertson, as happened this spring in Panama.
"I was very pleased that Leonard came back and conducted in some of my early seasons," Robertson said. "So it's nice to have that kind of ongoing relationship with somebody. That feeds the admiration, the reverence that people have for somebody like that."
Exactly how you do that, according to both Robertsons, is simply stick to the task at hand.
"Just do my job as best I can," the pitcher said. "That is the way I look at it. I'm not trying to start a legacy. I'm just trying to help us win ballgames."
"So what you need to do is just focus on what you can do," the maestro said. "I mean, there's a grace in Rivera's pitching that's immaculate. And you see, particularly at the end of the games, it was like one of the Yankee signatures. At the same time, the way that D-Rob follows through with the pitch, the beauty of the complete swing of the whole body, is something that is so awesome to watch. Where the ball leaves his hand, and the leg coming 'round-it's this total organic thing that happens from the windup to the moment the ball leaves. That's something that I could just imagine in several years, that is thought of as a signature associated with his team."
As for the other signature of Robertson's, his entrance music, don't expect that to change anytime soon. Unlike "Enter Sandman," Rivera's tune, Robertson enters and warms up to "Sweet Home Alabama," which he reiterated to me reminds him of home. I had suggested the opening to Mahler's fifth symphony, but Robertson the conductor said he'd be worried "to pitch in c-sharp minor."
Instead, if David Robertson the music director entered a baseball game in a save situation, he said he'd do so to Leoš Janáček, "each one of those modulatory harmony changes leading to a shutout at quick finish for the other team."
So I thought it only reasonable to see what the pitcher thought of the maestro's choice. He laughed at the suggestion, but listened intently as I hit play on my Ipad, imagining a pitcher, perhaps his namesake, entering as the music played. He gamely, humbly entered the world of music criticism.
"Like I said, I don't know a lot about music," Robertson said. "But I could see it playing during a scene in a Western movie. Where they're riding off to go to a battle or something. Or coming out of one."
So Robertson the pitcher endorsed the maestro's entrance music (though he remains loyal to his own). And the conductor, who invoked the pitcher at the St. Louis Symphony's New Years' Eve concert, seemed to think David Robertson the pitcher wouldn't have to wait long to be a household name for the Yankees.
"All you have to really do is pitch a couple of fantastic games, or give a couple of really great concerts, and people say, 'Well, you know, that was that, but this is looking pretty good!", Robertson said. "So that is all I can wish for my homonym."


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Moray eel
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Temporal range: Late Miocene–Recent [1]
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Rafinesque, 1810
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Moray eels or Muraenidae are a family of cosmopolitan eels. The approximately 200 species in 15 genera are almost exclusively marine, but several species are regularly seen in brackish water, and a few, for example the freshwater moray (Gymnothorax polyuranodon), can sometimes be found in fresh water.[2]
The smallest moray is likely Snyder's moray (Anarchias leucurus), which attains a maximum length of 11.5 cm (4.5 in),[3] while the longest species, the slender giant moray (Strophidon sathete) reaches up to 4 m (13 ft).[4] The largest in terms of total mass is the giant moray (Gymnothorax javanicus), which reaches 3 m (9.8 ft) in length and 30 kg (66 lb) in weight.[5]
The dorsal fin extends from just behind the head along the back and joins seamlessly with the caudal and anal fins. Most species lack pectoral and pelvic fins, adding to their serpentine appearance. Their eyes are rather small; morays rely on their highly developed sense of smell, lying in wait to ambush prey.
The body is generally patterned. In some species, the inside of the mouth is also patterned. Their jaws are wide, framing a protruding snout. Most possess large teeth used to tear flesh or grasp slippery prey items. A relatively small number of species, for example the snowflake moray (Echidna nebulosa) and zebra moray (Gymnomuraena zebra), primarily feed on crustaceans and other hard-shelled animals, and they have blunt, molar-like teeth suitable for crushing.[6]
Moray eels' heads are too narrow to create the low pressure most fishes use to swallow prey. However, they have a second set of jaws in their throat called pharyngeal jaws, which also possess teeth (like tilapia). When feeding, morays launch these jaws into the mouth, where they grasp prey and transport it into the throat and digestive system. Moray eels are the only animals that use pharyngeal jaws to actively capture and restrain prey.[7][8][9]
Morays secrete a protective mucus over their smooth, scaleless skin, which in some species contains a toxin. They have much thicker skin and high densities of goblet cells in the epidermis that allows mucus to be produced at a higher rate than in other eel species. This allows sand granules to adhere to the sides of their burrows in sand-dwelling morays,[10] thus making the walls of the burrow more permanent due to the glycosylation of mucins in mucus. Their small, circular gills, located on the flanks far posterior to the mouth, require the moray to maintain a gap to facilitate respiration.
Morays are carnivorous and feed primarily on smaller fish, octopuses, squid, cuttlefish, and crustaceans. Groupers, barracudas and sea snakes are among their few predators. Commercial fisheries exist for several species, but some cause ciguatera fish poisoning.
Cooperative hunting
Reef-associated roving coralgroupers (Plectropomus pessuliferus) have been observed to recruit giant morays to join them in hunting for food. The invitation to hunt is initiated by head-shaking. The rationale for this joining of forces is the ability of the morays to enter narrow crevices and flush prey from niches not accessible to groupers. This is the only known instance of interspecies cooperative hunting among fish. Cooperation on other levels, such as at cleaning stations, is well known.[11][12]
Morays are frequently thought of as particularly vicious or ill-tempered animals. In truth, morays hide from humans in crevices and would rather flee than fight. They are shy and secretive, and attack humans only in self defense or mistaken identity. Most attacks stem from disruption of a moray's burrow (to which they do react strongly), but an increasing number also occur during hand feeding of morays by divers, an activity often used by dive companies to attract tourists. Morays have poor vision and rely mostly on their acute sense of smell, making distinguishing between fingers and held food difficult; numerous divers have lost fingers while attempting hand feedings, so the hand feeding of moray eels has been banned in some locations, including the Great Barrier Reef. The moray's rear-hooked teeth and primitive but strong bite mechanism also makes bites on humans more severe, as the eel cannot release its grip, even in death, and must be manually pried off. While the majority are not believed to be venomous, circumstantial evidence suggests a few species may be.[6]
Eels that have eaten certain types of toxic algae, or more frequently that have eaten fish that have eaten some of these algae, can cause ciguatera fish poisoning if eaten. Ciguatera fish poisoning is very dangerous and can kill.
Moray eels are cosmopolitan, found in both tropical and temperate seas, although the largest species richness is at reefs in warm oceans. Very few species occur outside the tropics or subtropics, and the ones that do only extend marginally beyond these regions. They live at depths to several hundred metres, where they spend most of their time concealed inside crevices and alcoves. While several species regularly are found in brackish water, very few species can be found in fresh water, for example, the freshwater moray (Gymnothorax polyuranodon) and the pink-lipped moray eel (Echidna rhodochilus).[13]
There are currently around 202 known species of moray eels, divided between 16 genera. The genus Gymnothorax is by far the broadest, including more than half of the total number of species.
List of genera according to the World Register of Marine Species :
- sub-family Muraeninae Rafinesque, 1815
- genus Diaphenchelys McCosker & Randall, 2007 -- 1 species
- genus Echidna Forster, 1788 -- 11 species
- genus Enchelycore Kaup, 1856 -- 13 species
- genus Enchelynassa Kaup, 1855 -- 1 species
- genus Gymnomuraena Lacepède, 1803 -- 1 species
- genus Gymnothorax Bloch, 1795 -- 125 species
- genus Monopenchelys Böhlke & McCosker, 1982 -- 1 species
- genus Muraena Linnaeus, 1758 -- 10 species
- genus Pseudechidna Bleeker, 1863 -- 1 species
- genus Rhinomuraena Garman, 1888 -- 1 species (ribbon moray eel)
- genus Strophidon McClelland, 1844 -- 1 species (long-tailed moray eel)
- sub-family Uropterygiinae Fowler, 1925
- genus Anarchias Jordan & Starks, 1906 -- 11 species
- genus Channomuraena Richardson, 1848 -- 2 species
- genus Cirrimaxilla Chen & Shao, 1995 -- 1 species
- genus Scuticaria Jordan & Snyder, 1901 -- 2 species
- genus Uropterygius Rüppell, 1838 -- 20 species
- ↑ Froese, Rainer, and Daniel Pauly, eds. (2009). "Muraenidae" in FishBase. January 2009 version.
- ↑ Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2010). "Gymnothorax polyuranodon" in FishBase. January 2010 version.
- ↑ Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2010). "Anarchias leucurus" in FishBase. January 2010 version.
- ↑ Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2010). "Strophidon sathete" in FishBase. January 2010 version.
- ↑ Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2012). "Gymnothorax javanicus" in FishBase. May 2012 version.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Randall, J. E. (2005). Reef and Shore Fishes of the South Pacific. University of Hawai'i Press. ISBN 0-8248-2698-1
- ↑ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Identifiers at line 47: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- ↑ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Identifiers at line 47: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- ↑ National Science Foundation (Sep. 5, 2007)
- ↑ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Identifiers at line 47: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- ↑ In the December 2006 issue of the journal Public Library of Science Biology, a team of biologists announced the discovery of interspecies cooperative hunting involving morays. The biologists, who were engaged in a study of Red Sea cleaner fish (fish that enter the mouths of other fish to rid them of parasites), made the discovery.An Amazing First: Two Species Cooperate to Hunt | LiveScience
- ↑ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Identifiers at line 47: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- ↑ Tsukamoto, Watanabe, Kuroki, Aoyama, and Miller (2014). Freshwater habitat use by a moray eel species, Gymnothorax polyuranodon, in Fiji shown by otolith microchemistry. Environmental Biology of Fishes 97(12): 1377-1385.
External links
|Wikimedia Commons has media related to Muraenidae.
|Wikisource has the text of the 1905 New International Encyclopedia article Moray.
- Moray Eels Grab Prey With Alien Jaws
- Smith, J.L.B. 1962. The moray eels of the Western Indian Ocean and the Red Sea. Ichthyological Bulletin; No. 23. Department of Ichthyology, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa.


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My approach is fun, simple, and easy to understand. I focus on getting a strong foundation and excellent first experience with music. The child will be given a lesson and theory book to work from, but will also be encouraged to play music they personally like. This keeps the child motivated to play and adds an element of fun! These songs can then be used in our recitals, for auditions, or put in their personal repertoire book.
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Though I enjoy and have experience at teaching all ages from children to adults, I specialize in teaching ages 5-19. I would describe myself as a preschool/elementary/middle school music teacher that teaches privately. ;) My studio is filled with many smiles, stickers for every accomplishment, and a treasure box of cool prizes for tho
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For the intermediate piano student, we will begin understanding basic Music Theory and scales and will even take a look at how chord symbols work. Soon, you'll be learning how to accompany yourself and others as you sing! For singers, we'll learn about vocal techniques, breathing, getting your best vocal sound and discovering how to take a song to its potential! We'll also learn performance techniques, how to work with a microphone, have a great stage presence in front of a live audience and begin learning how to read music and even get familiar with the piano keyboard! For all my students, it's a journey that is exciting, unique to each individual, and one we will embark on together!
Because music is a performing art, I coordinate two music recitals each school year for students who are interested. This is an optional event, but is encouraged as part of the learning experience. It is usually held at a local firehall and presented in a low-stress and fun way with refreshments that follow!
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I specialize in music education for all children, including ones with special needs. I feel it is so important for a child to start out with a fun and wonderful experience with music and performing. My approach is simple and fun and understandable for the young mind.
For my more intermediate students, I enjoy taking them to the next level of understanding in their instrument as well as music theory.
Because music is a performing art, I coordinate two music recitals each year for students who are interested. This is an optional event and presented in a low-stress and fun way!
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She makes her students feel so comfortable with her bubbly personality. We highly recommend her
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I have 100% enjoyed having my daughter learn from such a talented person. I would recommend her to anyone who asked.
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I have my Master's Degree in piano performance. I am an experienced teacher(30 years) as I taught at the Settlement schools in Philadelphia with all levels and backgrounds for 16 years. Some students were extremely talented.
I have had my own studio in my home since 1999.
I'm also great with beginners and intermediate students.
I love teaching, so it really doesn't matter what level the student has attained.
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I am an energetic, experienced, sincere, and patient teacher. I emphasize learning to read music as I believe this is the most important skill a student can possess. I also emphasize theory to help the student get a true knowledge of how music is put together. My goal is to help you understa
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I'm a classically trained pianist. I teach students to read music. I teach all kinds of music not just classical.
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Sharon B.
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I teach beginning piano students the basics of music theory and of good technique. I help them to understand the patterns in the music and improve their reading fluency. We also spend some time discussing the lives and composition styles of different composers. I am comfortable teaching students of all ages and adjust my lessons to fit a student's developmental level and learning style.
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How are lessons with me different?
-Convenient Locations in Downingtown, Coatesville, West Chester as well as online lessons!
-Lessons are recorded and sent to parents and students within 24 hours so that assignments are always clear and that you have a clear idea of progress
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-I select one student a month to participate in our student showcase, featuring them in my newsletter
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-I bring all materials to lessons for your convenience (excluding piano)
-singers receive recorded warm ups to practice with at home
-I am skilled at helping students with ear training if they need it for voice, most of my students can match pitch after a month of singing lessons no matter the trouble they have had before
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I welcome students of all ages and work hard to make music accessible for everyone.
-Young kids in voice can expect their lessons to be fun and educational including using visual tools like scarves and shakers, and imaginative play to learn vocal techniques needed to sing on pitch and with proper breathe control.
-Children in piano lessons will learn music theory and piano technique through simple songwriting exercises, theory games, visual tools and more. They will learn about composer's lives and musical styles, providing them with a well-rounded lesson experience.
-Older children and adult singers can expect to learn about their vocal anatomy in order to better control of their voice and become independent during practice sessions at home. They will learn how to improve breathe control, posture and diction. Time during lessons will also be dedicated to developing stage presence and discussing vocal health. Singers will be allowed to select repertoire from the genre of their choice. They can also learn how to harmonize and sight-sing in lessons if they would like.
-I teach beginning guitar students and help them learn how to play with proper technique and accompany themselves when singing. These students learn to read staff and tab and shape different chords on the guitar. I use theory games and visual tools for kids to make lessons fun
-Music theory/composition students will be taught how to read and write music. Students will be invited to improvise on the piano and record their improvisations.They will be taught how to sight-sing in order to learn how to notate any melodies in their head
They will learn how music has changed and been influenced throughout history. They will learn how to read lead sheets and use stylistic invariants in their playing. They will be provided with honest feedback and constructive help on their compositions.They will learn how the human brain processes music and how best to capitalize upon this process for the greatest audience appeal.
-I have experience teaching students with special needs and adjusting lessons to help them meet their goals.
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I am a Westminster Choir College '11 Alum who graduated with a Bachelor's of Arts in Music, summa cum laude. I also have my master's degree in music therapy from Drexel University. I am also a Member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing and a Board Certified Music Therapist. During my time at school I performed at Carnegie Hall and the Kimmel Center, and did music therapy work with older adults, as well as disadvantaged children and parents.
I also have my own parent/child music class I host every Thursday September-May. It's never to early to start a music education!
I have been teaching for over four years and now have a studio of more than 70 happy students. Teaching music is my passion, and I love seeing students grow!
I often draw upon my experience from my master's degree in music therapy, which taught me that music can have a profound effect on the human brain and upon cognitive development. My skills as a music therapist allow me to better understand a student's cognitive strengths and areas for improvement, and to develop individualized teaching strategies which utilize student strengths.
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My studios are equipped with keyboard, guitar or piano, as well as a sizable repertoire of classical, broadway and popular music. ' I also have a mirror for voice students to see how their body is moving when singing and visual tools for students like scarves, whiteboard, markers, crayons...ect. I am more than happy to help students find any music they may need for lessons that is not already in my library.
I recommend the following books for piano students (listed by age):
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Voice: Alfred's Teach Yourself to Sing
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I specialize in ear training, sight-singing and knowing and understanding vocal anatomy. Many of my students are students who have gone on to score lead roles in their schools or community theater performances, as well as lead singers of local bands looking to improve their techniques and improve their vocal health.
I specialize in theory and sight-reading for piano and theory students.
I also specialize in teaching those with special needs.
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Rosalind H.
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I believe to teach piano effectively you must follow the path that fits the student's personality.
I teach a structured program of sight reading, theory, harmony, and just about every style of music, from Classical to Pop. You will achieve immediate results as well as have fun learning and being creative.
If you want to learn how to write your own music I'll show you how. I have solo recordings available through my site, as well as iTunes, Amazon and CDBaby. My latest recording was with Grammy Award winning producer, Will Ackerman, founder of Windham Hill Records.
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A graduate of the famous Curtis Institute of Music, Lori A has played all over the world. She has played with greats such as Frank Sinatra, Diana Ross, Pavarotti, and Leonard Bernstein. After being invited to the White House, she performed for President Reagan.
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I teach piano, horn, trumpet, theory & ear training, and coach ensembles, performance class as well as music and movement class for ages 0-6, and drum circle and cultural literacy for adults.
I am a graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music, and I've played all over the world. I've played with soloists from Frank Sinatra to Diana Ross, Frankie Valli and the 4 Seasons to Luciano Pavarotti and Placido Domingo. I still perform and consider this important to my teaching as well.
Some major accomplishments include an invitation to the White House, over 50 solo performances with orchestras starting with The Philadelphia Orchestra at age 15, a performance for the Princess of Thailand, and early television performances starting at age 7. In order to accomplish these things, I had great teach
My teachers included Eleanor Sokoloff, Susan Starr, and Dale Clevenger.
I've taught for 29 years, and have a proven track record of success. I've taught at Universities including The University of Notre Dame, The University of Tennessee, The Chinese University and the Academy of Performing Arts in Hong Kong. I adore my students. Each one needs to be assessed and taught differently. Something you cannot learn in school, only through years of experience!
I teach in Avondale-Kennet Square-Chaddsford, Bryn Mawr-Villanova, PA, Hockessin-Wilmington,, DE, Newark, DE, and Cherry Hill, NJ with possibility of travel 10 minutes away. Please note: If you want in home piano lessons, you need a reasonably high quality instrument, and must maintain the tuning. I have perfect pitch and it will be crucial to me.
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Lori stresses good technique and good practice habits and can suggest more than one way to master a concept. She also makes learning the piano fun.
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Lori A.
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My students will learn basic piano instruction, music theory, chords and scales, rymthem and dynamics, and to express themselves thru music of there choice. Mrs G's Piano students all earn points for there practice time, lessons, duets, recitals, memorization and use those points to compete against themselves and earn prizes. Two recitals are held a year to promote confidence and accountability. I prefer the Alfred series for teaching piano lessons on my digital piano because it is fun and easy to learn with quick results. All the student needs to do is practice.
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Brenda G.
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Motivation is crucial and excellence is preferred. That's why in the studio I'll mix up music fundamentals with songs each student enjoys to keep learning fun and motivation high.
In addition, beginner students will be taught note names, fundamental rhythms, and how to sight read. Students will then progress to classic piano literature, supplemented with scales, technique, and music theory. Favorite student songs ranging from hymns to pop and praise & worship can also be incorporated.
I look forward to seeing you succeed!
About Anna
I begin most students in Faber method books, before branching into classical repertoire including selections from Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Contemporary time periods. My teaching style is flexible though, so I'll be happy to adapt to your individual liking and needs.
In 2012 I graduated from Thomas Edison State College with a degree in music and in 2017 I completed my Master's in Education from Post University. Today I enjoy teaching music to students ranging from six years old through adult.
I believe quality practice and motivation are key to success, and I'm looking forward to helping you succeed!
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Anna L.
Anna L.
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I have been playing piano since I was 6 years old! I love to work with beginner students and give them the tools to be a great piano musician. I focus on proper technique, basic music theory, and a wide variety of repetoire, all while having fun together! I cant wait to help you learn to play.
I typically begin students on the Alfred Music Library, and then move to more classical repetoire, supplementing with pieces or genres that the student has interest in!
Typical lessons will include warm ups (scales, arpeggios, other techniques to warm up the fingers), working on repetoire (may include folk songs, broadway/disney, pop, worship), music theory (note and rest values, key and time signatures, interval recognition, ear training, note recognition, etc.)
Materials that students will need are a piano/keyboard of their own, two lesson/recital books recommended by me, and a theory book.
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About Brittany
Brittany has many years of performance experience including musicals, solo performance, and featured solos in oratorio and chamber works such as Jephte by Carissimi, Gloria by Vivaldi, and Mass in G minor by Ralph Vaughn Williams. She has also placed 2nd at the Shepherd University junior vocal competition.
Brittany currently sing in a local chamber choir and has been a soloist in their Spring, 2017 season, and sings in the Allegro Christmas Choir. She also loves to lead worship at the local church she attends.
She loves working with students to help them gain confidence in performing in auditions, concerts, and musicals. Brittany focuses on each students
Brittany is also available for beginner piano lessons. She has been playing piano since the age of 6, and has received formal training at the collegiate level. Brittany focuses on having fun, all the while training students to be excellent musicians.
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I am an experienced teacher of 4 years, specializing in beginner/intermediate levels. All ages welcome!
I enjoy introducing my students to a variety of musical styles, though I do favor classical. I teach all of my students music theory, music history, sight-reading, basic improvisation. I seek to provide my students with a well-rounded music education and a solid foundation for further study, whether these are independent or additional musical pursuits. And I provide my students with a basis for sound technique and healthy playing habits.
I design my lessons specifically for each individual student according to their interests and abilities. I seek to make the lessons fun and keep my students inspired throughout the music process. Students will be expected to develop a strong work ethic while acquiring an increased appreciation for music. My goal is that my students will be encouraged to reach their highest potential and to develop an ability to express themselves emotionally ...
About Darlea
I am just now beginning a private piano studio since I have now settled in Delaware, and I am a member of the Music Teachers National Association and the Delaware Music Teachers Association.
I have experience teaching students of all ages. I have taught young students and adults with no musical background and students who have been studying for years. I enjoy introducing my students to a variety of musical styles, though I do favor classical. I teach all of my students music theory, music history, sight-reading, basic improvisation.
I design my lessons specifically for each individual student according to their interests and abilities. I seek to make the lessons fun and keep my students inspired throughout the music process. Students will be expected to develop a strong work ethic while acquiring an increased appreciation for music. My goal is that my students will be encouraged to reach their highest potential and to develop an ability to express themselves emotionally through music.
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I started teaching while in college - being able to share my passion for music is great! I graduated from Slippery Rock University in 2017 with my BA in Music Therapy. I am currently a board certified music therapist working in a local nursing home. My music therapy background allows me to approach lessons with a creative hands-on approach. I like to get beginners playing as soon as I can! I also include ear training and theory to round out lessons.
I am a good teacher because I get it ... I remember what it was like to be learning piano. It's like it's own language! I am kind and patient and I want to develop a lifelong desire for music.
Also, I promise I will not poke your fingers with a pencil if you mess up fingerings.
About Amanda
I started teaching while in college - being able to share my passion for music is great! I graduated from Slippery Rock University in 2017 with my BA in Music Therapy. I am currently a board certified music therapist working in a local nursing home. My music therapy background allows me to approach lessons with a creative hands-on approach. I like to get beginners playing as soon as I can! I also include ear training and theory to round out lessons.
I am a good teacher because I get it ... I remember what
Also, I promise I will not poke your fingers with a pencil if you mess up fingerings.
Questions? Pop over to my contact page and let's start a conversation!
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Output from euro zone factories in September fell by the most since January 2009, dragged down by Germany's spluttering industry that is succumbing to the impact of three years of crisis.
Industrial production in the 17 countries sharing the euro fell 2.5 percent in September from August, the EU's statistics office Eurostat said on Wednesday, worse than expectations of a 1.9 percent fall forecast by economists in a Reuters poll.
The performance was the worst on a monthly basis since January 2009, when factory output fell 4.0 percent as the global financial crisis drove major world economies into recession.
The disappointing data adds to expectations that the euro zone will end 2012 with at least a 0.4 percent economic contraction, the second recession in three years, as the debt crisisthat began in Greece three years ago sucks business confidence and pushes the number of unemployed to a record level.
Euro zone industrial production fell 2.3 percent in September compared to a year ago, as expected by economists.


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Magnolia Casual Fruitti Hammock Chair & Pillow Set
If you want a relaxing respite from the hustle and bustle of your busy schedule this summer the Magnolia Casual Fruitti Hammock Chair & Pillow Set is just what you need. The weather- fade- and-mildew-resistant 100% polyester Sundure fabric has the luxurious feel of cotton making this single-layered hammock more breathable than quilted hammocks. It comes with a matching seat pillow and a coordinating back pillow to envelop you in such comfort that you might never want to get back indoors! A matching tote bag makes it super easy to carry this hammock with you when you go on vacations. With bright blue lime green purple orange and white stripes the seat pillow matches the rest of the chair while the colorful tropical fruit motif on the back pillow adds to its fun casual look. Hanging hardware is not included as there are many ways and places to enjoy this chair. A pamphlet with suggestions and instructions is included. Designed for years of enjoyment this hammock chair is just what you need to soak in the summer sunshine. Additional features: Weight capacity: 250 lbs. Spreader bar width: 33 inches Approximate height from seat to top of ring is 4 feet Seat pillow measures 18L x 18W inches Back pillow measures 24L x 19W inches Tote measures 16L x 24 W inches (not including the straps) Wood spreader bar is attached to 100% polyester rope Pillow insert is 100% polyester Indoor/outdoor is weather resistant fade resistant and mildew resistant Zipper closure on pillow for easy cover removal Pillow covers are machine washable About Magnolia CasualMagnolia Casual sweeps you off your feet and into the relaxation zone by offering a wide variety of hammocks and swings along with complementary comfortable pillows manufactured from fade- and mildew-resistant polyester that holds up well to outdoor use. Based in Pascagoula Miss. Magnolia Casual's Sundure Fabrics are colorful and the hammocks and swings are built for durability and years of enjoyment. The compan


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Now that several provisions of the Affordable Care Act have gone into effect, how will the new health care law reduce spending? The law has created several ways to stem the growth of health care spending. And millions of Americans are now attempting to sign up for health insurance on the new marketplaces, but with some issues.
Obamacare cost-cutting: CNBC explains (CNBC)
- Many provisions of the Affordable Care Act, which have already gone into effect, aim to reduce the growth of health care spending – about one-fifth of the overall U.S. economy
- The Affordable Care Act will still cost the federal government $1.36 trillion over the next decade, according to the Congressional Budget Office.
- One of the cost-cutting tools include penalizing hospitals by reducing government Medicare reimbursements to them for having an excess number of patients who are released from the hospital, but then readmitted within a month for heart attacks, heart failure and pneumonia.
- Another measure is requiring health insurers who spend less than 80 percent of the premiums they receive to reimburse come money to those customers.
- Insurers of large companies have to spend at least 85 percent of premiums they receive or issue refunds.
- The health care law also created Accountable Care Organizations, which encourages hospitals, primary care physicians and other medical providers to join forces and coordinate care for their patients. And if they meet certain quality targets, they get paid more by Medicare.
- And the Affordable Care Act's provision that insurance policies cover preventative care for customers may also reduce overall long-term health costs. The idea is if people receive preventative care, they will be less likely to suffer from chronic health conditions that might cost much more.
Obamacare site goes live, with some glitches (The Washington Post)
- Millions of Americans signed on to government Web sites to sign up for health care on online health exchanges, which created widespread computer problems.
- The federal web marketplace that serves more than 30 states was backed up for most of Tuesday, with people receiving error messages and experiencing delays. The experiences were also spotty in states that operated their own marketplaces.
- About 2.8 million people visited the federal health marketplace, with an additional 81,000 dialing in to the help center. Some people enrolled in coverage, but officials declined to say how many.
- Several states revealed their own enrollment figures with Kentucky boasting of more than 1,000 enrollees. Connecticut processed 167 applications.


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Inspiration Gallery: Container & Window Box Gardens
Just because you might be low on yard space doesn't mean you have to live without a garden. Containers and window boxes are the best small space solution for growing anything from flowers to herbs and vegetables and even trees!
1 Wolly Pockets are one of the best solutions for small space gardening. They can be used indoors or out, on a flat surface or mounted on a wall, and come in a variety of sizes to grow a single herb or a number of plants.
2 Turning the tops of handrail into planters is a genius way to start a garden without needing any ground space. This Great Outdoors entry is also a great example of hanging planters and container gardens.
3 This lush courtyard may appear as though it has a planted yard and garden, but actually nothing is planted in the ground — everything is in containers! This gardener has been tending to the plants for over 15 years!
4 By drilling a few holes this reader was able to use vintage tea tins as window sill herb and succulent planters.
5 Even a sunny stoop can be a perfect spot for gardening, just make sure they're protected from getting stolen or vandalized.
6 It might sound crazy but you can even grow a citrus tree indoors in a container — find out how here, and check out these tips on growing citrus indoors.
7 This is a great tutorial on how to make a single window box that can grow everything needed for a salad.
8 This Earth Box window garden was easily installed on a window sill and can grow almost any vegetable wanted.
9 A few glass shelves mounted in front of window let in a ton of light for this mini window garden.
10 This deck makes good use of vertical and hanging space, while using recycled yogurt and milk containers, old plates and tray for smart storage of herbs and veggies.
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- Green Idea: Repurposed Container Gardening
- Kitchen Gardening 101: Part I, Planning Your Windowbox
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Made entirely from manipulating acoustic sounds, this organic electronic music loop features soft cutting edge pad and delay textures while retaining the warmth of acoustic music.
Great for creating beautiful and warm atmospheres for any project.
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Biggest problems with Digital are low archive quality (getting better) and too much time spent at computer instead of taking pictures.
Please comment on the percentage of film and digital you use in total in your photography, and briefly describe why you might choose one or the other for certain types of subjects or scenes.
I use about 65% film and 35% digital. I tend to use digital if I'm going to shoot a lot of pictures but still think that film is the best way to go especially if you want to learn the technical aspects of photography.
I like the usage of shooting in RAW and doing the ajustments. Also find that the software Photoshop CS too expensive and use the software that came with my camera. Would love to get a copy of Adobe Photoshop CS someday too. Thanks
I have been a photographer for years and have explored digital for the past year. Quality is not yet as good as with film but the adjustment abilities digital provides are great. Also the fact that no film is used allowing more shooting is wonderful not to mention the ability to shoot several hundred pictures without changing film as well as the conversion factor which makes my 400mm len into about a 600mm one. Next trip to a game park will definitely be on digital.
While digital works in many settings, film still has a role. Digital works well for a lot of the day-to-day work I do--such as speaker shots at meetings and conferences. However, film has a personality that makes it a good choice for photos of industrial processes and locations.
I dearly love my Pentax K-1000, and had only planned for the new Nikon 4300 digital to replace my old beat up point & shoot (which I only used when I needed flash, wanted something I could stick in my pocket for one or two pics at dinner, etc). Instead, since getting used to the digital, and experiencing the quality, I'm rarely touching the Pentax!
In our business as historic architects, rich color, fine detail and geometric accuracy is of the utmost importance. We have an established collection of 35mm film equipment and want to get the most out of it. We use film for anything that has to be professionally prepared. But lately, we have been using a 4 megapixel Canon P&S for everyday job record photos. Not bad, but still no where near the quality level we require for our reports. I have tried a new 8 MP SLR and am starting to get intrigued. As long as we can get the geometric accuracy and manual controls we will likely move in that direction. I believe there has to be a more conscious effort to make sure the sensors in the digital cameras are as precise and flexible as what we have in film -- It is currently not the case, even at the high end. Bright areas in a high contrast scene still have a tendency to wash out the detail in those areas on digital images. Part is due to trying to mate older 35mm film bodies with newer digital guts. Re-think the form and function! the 4/3 format is weird if you ask me but maybe that is part of the solution...? When they produce digital-specialized lenses of comparable quality to current 35mm film models, that will be a big improvement, too. (Call me an old fart, but I'd love to see something digital comparable to the old manual only bare bones film cameras, like the K1000 or MX. It's the image dummy!)
The discussion on whether digital is as good as film is very subjective. Digital if used to it's maximum advantage will outweigh film every time. The fact is that no-one can tell visually whether the end result came from a digital camera or film. Digital is much more storable and can be worked on more readily. It's only a matter of time that film will disappear in most forms.
When I bought my first digital camera, the Nikon D70, I was absolutely, positively certain that I'd continue to use my Nikon N80 primarily for black and white photography, and particularly because I have a darkroom setup in my home. That has not been the case. I discovered that I can create black and white images with software with much more control on the computer than with the enlarger. The final sign that made me fully aware that I would not be using film anymore was when I was called to shoot an assignment for a local newspaper. I had my N80 in my car as a backup, but had an hour to wait before the assignment began. I began to think about shooting film, processing, waiting, then returning to my editor with the product. So, after some thought, I decided to go home to pick up my D70 and laptop... That was it! I have not touched my N80 for quite some time now. I now own 2 D70's 2 1/2 gigabytes of memory (spread out between 3 CF cards), and some really nice Nikon glass. Shooting with film is history for me. Digital is (IMHO) at least just as good and more convenient than film.
I use my D100 for most of my paid work or a subject that I know is going to need some touching up. I also use it if I know it's going to take alot of shots to get the one I want. For recreational shooting and Black and White work I still use my F100.
I document local history and sports with a camera, to do this with film would break the bank. Latest camera is the Canon 10D and we are doing just fine. I believe I am averaging around 60,000 images a year and have been at it for 6 years now.
I tend to use digital for snap-shot type photos, or when I need the image quickly. I also use digital for sports action I photograph karate tournaments as a hobby. During a tournament, I can shoot 800+ images. When I am looking for extra high quality, or when I want to leave the rapid-fire world of the 35mm / digital SLR behind, and take extra time/care with composition, I use a manual 6x6 TLR (Mamiya C330). This not only results in some very good images, but the process of making the photo is in and of itself relaxing. Someday, I hope to do some large format (4x5) work.
I have shot 35mm since 1967. The advent of "purse" cameras and 1-hour processing has (in my mind) downgraded the quality of both the processing and the prints. Matte finish prints create obstacles to quality scanning. As digital cameras have climbed up the technology ladder they have allowed even low-end digitals (under 2 mp) to take acceptable "snapshots". Personally, I shoot a 4 mp camera with 10x optical zoom. It's about as big as the cluster of film cartriges I used to carry for my Nikon (and smaller than the Nikon's flash unit)! It took me two (expensive) lenses to get from 28mm - 210mm zoom; the digital gets me to the equivalent of >300, with the optical zoom alone. There are issues of autofocus, technique, shooting mode, and capture time with the digitals, but these can be "learned" into non-issues. I've shot with five digitals, ranging from <1 mp to >4 mp, in the past several years (two personal, three at work) and I am still learning stuff. There are things I can control with the 35mm system that are not available or not so easy with the digitals. My work digitals have been higher-end Nikons with capabilities for industrial detail. My personal digital cameras are both Kodaks, the latest being a satisfactory cross between capability and cost. My next big purchase will probably be an "affordable" (?) negative / transparency scanner to enable me to digitize 37+ years of film-based phototography; but that's another topic. I may never quit using my 35mm equipment; but already I find that some of those skills are getting rusty. I like the continuous tone of "real" photographs, but photo-quality printers are making that a non-issue, too. Total cost: camera, printer & supplies, software, etc. may make good digital photography a cost issue for many people.
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Looking for info on Henry Hautala of Wakefield Michigan
I am looking for info on my g-grandfather Henry Hautala who lived in Wakefield Michigan in the 1920's. He was married to Kate for the 1910 & 1920 census, but I cannot find anything before or after for him.
There was also a name change (Hautala-Hill).
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Lady Elkers fall to ECC on Senior Night
The Elk County Catholic Lady Crusaders fought back from a 2-1 match deficit and a match point in the final set for a 3-2 (25-11, 23-25, 24-26, 25-14, 16-14) victory over Ridgway Tuesday night at Ridgway Area High School. ECC won the first set but lost the next two to Ridgway, putting the Lady Elkers ahead entering the fourth set. The Lady Crusaders won the fourth set at 25-14 which set up the winner-take-all set. "It was a very, very competitive match," Ridgway coach Janet Redmond said. "They were ready to come and play. We were too, it just came down to the last point. The girls can't hang their heads. It's been a great season, it's not over with yet. Two losses is not too bad for a season. Every one of these girls should be proud of how they played. That's the way volleyball goes."The teams alternated the first eight points which left a 4-4 tie between the two teams. Elk County Catholic then scored four straight points to take an advantage as Jessie Ginther had a pair of kills and Taylor Schlimm pounded a kill for ECC. Ridgway would answer with three straight points of their own, aided by a block from Nicole Breier. The teams alternated the next four points to leave the score at 10-9, then Lexie Meholic added a kill for the Lady Crusaders. Katie Oknefski had a kill for the Lady Elkers and Meholic answered for ECC with another kill to push the lead to 12-10. Ridgway would add a point but Ginther would answer with another kill to put the Lady Crusaders two points from victory at 13-11. Breier added two straight kills as Ridgway had critical points off the serve of Kiersten Woodford. A net violation by Elk County Catholic put Ridgway at a 14-13 advantage and match point. But Anna VanErdeen added a kill from the front line to tie the set at 14. Schlimm put down another kill for the Lady Crusaders and VanErdeen served an ace to close out the victory for Elk County Catholic. "We came out playing really well the first game," Elk County Catholic coach Diane Gies said. "The second and third games, I can't say we played bad but we had too many unforced errors. The fourth and the fifth game, we were able to eliminate those unforced errors and we played much better. We were able to keep the momentum and we played much better."Gies said the team showed a great amount of resiliency throughout the match. "For as young as we are, we have three seniors on the team and at any given time, we have a freshman, or a couple sophomores or a couple juniors out there, it bodes well to the hard work they've done all year," Gies said. "I told them if we continue to work hard, good things are going to happen for us when we need it to at the end of the season. This was a big win for us."The Lady Crusaders came out strong to start the match and built an 8-1 lead. At 4-1, ECC libero Helen Danz served three straight aces and Meholic added a kill for the 7-point lead. Ridgway would score four straight points, as Breier added a pair of kills and Oknefski served an ace. The Lady Crusaders would go on a 5-1 run which included three points in a row at 8-5 from a Meholic kill and two Ginther kills. ECC would go on to take charge in the opening set after the 13-6 lead as Ridgway would not draw any closer. Elk County Catholic closed the first set strong as a kill from Taylor DaCanal put ECC ahead 1-0 with a 25-11 opening win. Ridgway flipped the script in the second set, as the Lady Elkers were the team to start with an 8-1 lead. At 4-1, Ellie Woodford served well and had an ace at 7-1. Ridgway built the lead to 10-2 but the Lady Crusaders would bounce back and erased a 6-point deficit at 15-9 with a 6-0 run behind effective serving from Schlimm. At 15-all, the teams alternated points before Ridgway would score six in a row overall to seemingly be on its way to squaring the match at 22-16. Danz's serving for the Lady Crusaders helped for ECC again for five straight points to put the Ridgway down to just one at 22-21 and prompting a Ridgway timeout. An Oknefski block put the Ridgway lead to 23-21 and a ball hit out by the Lady Crusaders had Ridgway up 24-21. Ginther poured in two kills for Elk County Catholic but a Breier kill slammed the door on the set and tied the match at one with a 25-23 victory. "We caught on to how they were blocking, they were triple-blocking us," Redmond said. "We caught on to that. We started dinking them in the middle and placing balls. It came down to the wire and somebody has to win and somebody has to lose. It's too bad because both teams played tremendously well. We didn't have that many missed serves in five games, only eight serves."Oknefski and Breier each had 15 kills. Thorwart had three kills and Sarah McClain had two. Redmond said her defense had a strong game and she credited Ellie Woodford for good tips to the corner in the front line. "We had many, many saves that were tremendous," Redmond said. "They just fought tooth and nail. They're beaten up, they really played their hearts out. I couldn't be more proud of these girls. That's all you can ask as a coach."Senior Erica Thorwart served five straight points to open the third set as Ridgway had an overall 7-1 lead. The Lady Elkers continued to have a strong lead for most of the set and had a 9-point edge at 16-7. Ridgway still led by seven points, 23-16, but the Lady Crusaders would score four straight to give themselves a chance at 23-20. An Oknefski kill put Ridgway up 24-20 and on the cusp of a 2-1 lead but a kill from Meholic kept the set alive. Elk County Catholic rallied to 24-23, then tied the set at 24 on a tip kill from Meholic. A net violation on ECC put Ridgway back up by one at 25-24 and Ridgway was able to close the set with another point to take a 2-1 lead at 26-24. Fast starts were a key throughout the match and the Lady Crusaders had one in the fourth set, scoring 11 of the first 14 points. Ridgway rallied to cut the margin to 12-9. The Lady Elkers were as close as two at 14-12 before ECC closed the set with 11 of the last 13 points. The set was closed on an ace from Danz to tie the match at 25-14 and set up the final set. Gies credited the setting for being able to make the comeback. "Our setter did a nice job of mixing up the offense," Gies said. "That tired their defense out. Their front line was tired in the fourth and fifth game and we utilized that tiredness to go outside. Our setter did a nice job of mixing up to keep them off-balance."Gies said this victory will be a confidence booster for the Lady Crusaders. "Ridgway is a quality program, Janet does a nice job down here," Gies said. "It's good to have this local competition and it's a friendly rivalry. We make each other better."Both teams have one more match left in the regular season and then look to the playoffs which begin next week. Redmond said this was a good experience of what a playoff atmosphere could be like. "This was a good trial test for us for playoffs," Redmond said. "We're going to come up against teams like this for playoffs down the road. This was our little training and they passed. It could have went either way, it just didn't fall our way."ECC is scheduled to host Johnsonburg on Thursday night while Ridgway is scheduled to play at Sheffield. Junior varsity action is slated to start at 6 p.m. with varsity to follow.Prior to the match, Ridgway honored its three seniors which are Emily Ames, Erica Thorwart and Nicole Breier. "The seniors, I wish them the best of luck," Redmond said. "When they graduate and go on off to college, I've always said high school is about memories. These girls made many memories this year and fantastic ones. I'm just grateful to be a part of it. It really touches my heart."


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Men's Results - Women's Results
(West Long Branch) – The Sacred Heart University Cross Country men's team finished second in the Monouth Invitational , while the women finished fourth Saturday afternoon at Holmdel Park. The Pioneer men registered 73 points, while the women finished with 101 points. The 2011 Northeast Conference Championship will be run on the Holmdel course on October 29th.
East Stroudsburg took home the team title, finishing 10 points in front of the Pioneers. SHU was the top-NEC team at the event, finishing in front of Mount St. Mary's, Monmouth, St. Francis (NY), Quinnipiac, CCSU, Wagner, Bryant and Robert Morris.
Senior Jeffrey Lusignan (East Montpelier, VT) was the Pioneers top-runner with a time of 26:54.8 for a seventh overall finish pacing the Pioneers. SHU placed three runners in the top-12 of with senior Richard Marcello (Scituate, RI) in 10th place (26:55) and junior Christopher Connelly (Medford, NY) in 11th (26.55.5).
Senior Andrew Sullivan (Ellington, CT) finished in the top-20 taking 17th with a time of 27:22.2. Freshman Aleksandr Morin (Durham, CT) rounded out the top-five SHU finishers coming in 28th (27:41.2).
The women finished fourth ahead of Robert Morris, Wagner, Mr. St. Mary's, CCSU, and Bryant. Quinnipiac won the team title with Rutgers and Monmouth coming up second and third.
Grad student Brittany Heninger (Bristol, CT) took second place in the race, clocking in at 18:21.6. Sophomore Britteny Lane (Greenwich, NY) finished in the top-20 taking 15th overall with a time of 19:18.9.
Rounding out the SHU top-five finishers was Megan Papp (Niantic, CT) in 27th (19:32.4), Alyssa Selmquist (Northford, CT) in 31st (19:45.1) and Teresa Gagliostro (Washington, NJ) in 32nd (19:48.1).
Both Pioneer teams are back in action next Saturday, September 24th at the Fairfield University Invitational.