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I'm sure we've all heard something to the effect that to attain your goals, to manifest your desires to accomplish great things, you need to visualize the object of your desire as already accomplished. Some people can do this easily, some of us put too much pressure on the need to visualize and manifest that this becomes a chore. It is also frustrating when we don't "see" that which we desire.

Items you will need

An 8.5 x 11 inch piece of white construction paper, you remember from school, the thick paper we used to cut out things and glue to other pieces of paper.

A ruler

A soda can (or something round about the size of a soda can

A pen or marker for drawing lines and shapes

Scissors

You'll also need 4 colors of either crayons, markers, pens something that will color the shape we are about to draw. It'll be best to use the colors red, blue, green and yellow; however, if you prefer purple, cyan, periwinkle or some other color, feel free to use whatever colors work for you.

Preparation

Cut the white piece of construction paper into four (4) equal pieces.

Then draw on each piece of the four pieces of paper one of the following shapes: circle, square, triangle and a rectangle.

Then using your four coloring markers, pens, whatever, color each shape with a different color. For this exercise, use your preference what shape gets what color.

Now you have four pieces of white construction paper of equal size with a different colored geometrical shape drawn on each of the four pieces. Of course some of you are proficient enough with the computer to draw the images and print them out with your printer. Or, have your kids do this project for you.

There are other ways to accomplish the same end result for this exercise, but for brevity, I'm giving one process to make the cards themselves. You can make them by any process; the idea is to make this easy and simple.

The Visualization Exercise

Now get into a quite place where you can relax and be alone for about 10-15 minutes. You should be in a well lighted, but not too bright of a room.

You will now take one of the four pieces of paper with a colored shape on it and spend about a minute focusing all your vision and attention on that one piece of paper with the colored shape on it. Follow the edge of the shape with your eyes. Notice the contrasting colors of the paper, the line and the colored shape.

Do this for about a minute, then close your eyes and you will see this shape in your mind. Some people will see the image really quickly; some will spend more time practicing this exercise several times.

Now, do this with each of the 3 other pieces of paper and shapes. Look at the piece for about a minute, then close your eyes and view this in your mind for as long as you can.

Rest and repeat a couple of times.

Do this every day for a week. You will notice that your ability to maintain each colored shape will remain in your mind longer and become clearer the more you practice.

This project is purely an exercise in developing your power of visualization. There is no pressure or expectation to manifest a yellow triangle or green rectangle. This way you stay clear and focused on the exercise of developing your mental muscle and leave the expectations of manifestations outside while developing this skill

After your first week, then introduce a picture of one of your desires into the mix of cards. With the idea of this being an introduction and beginners process of manifestation start with a cup of coffee, or a new pair of shoes or a new bicycle.

The idea is to continue building up your visualization and retention of the images of the colored shapes for the second week and introduce real objects of your desire.

Dean Lacono is the author and creator of Law of Attraction for Beginners [http://www.lawofattractionforbeginners.com]. Sharing his experiences with conscious use of the Law of Attraction principles, Dean brings simple, practical examples and techniques to help anyone along the path of development. Visit the site for updates, information and personal growth. Visit Law of Attraction for Beginners [http://www.lawofattractionforbeginners.com].

Danny Guerrero - The Man Behind The Piano

When DannyGuerrero sits down to play the piano people take notice. Dressed in black with a jaunty beret - Guerrero has cut an impressive figure on the Los Angeles music scene for thirty some years as pianist - composer - arrange- conductor -accompanist - and all around raconteur. 

Guerrero is also known as a master technician and has been affectionately dubbed “the master of keyboard virtuosity” for his virtuoso piano technique and skills. His diverse “gigs” have taken him from “Bach to Rach - Concertos, opera, classic Italian folk songs, standards, blues, swing and Broadway come alive under Guerrero’s flying fingertips.

For the past two years, however, Guerrero has been feeding his secret passion of performing jazz and has just released his first jazz CD - Celebration - which was recorded live at Café 322 in Sierra Madre, California where he hosts a jazz night the first Thursday of every month. 

Along with longtime friend and colleague, drummer/composer Carl Rigoli and bassist Mike Flick, Guerrero infuses jazz classics with his classical styling and classical pieces with his jazz styling - add some blues, swing, a little Latin and even Vaughn Monroe’s Ghost Riders In The Sky and you have a loyal following coming back time after time for more of Guerrero’s energetic and unique arrangements.

So I asked Danny a few questions about "the man in the black beret."

Here’s Danny’s story……

HA:  Give the readers a little overview of your background and how you got your start.

 DG: I hail from Denver, Colorado where I earned a Masters Degree in MusicComposition at Denver University.  I began my professional career at the age of 16, playing piano with regional dance bands.  My first instrument was the trumpet and I held the post of first trumpet in many bands and orchestras. 

I am the only professional musician in my family, although my materna lgrandfather was an amateur violinist.  My parents exposed me to music through the Junior Police Boys Band and trumpet and piano lessons.  Debuted with the Denver Businessman’s Symphony at the age of 11.  My background is Colonial Spanish and SpanishBasque and we have traced the family back to the 1500s.

HLA:  What famous people have you worked with?

DG: I conducted for Charo, Jim Nabors, John Gary, Kathryn

Grayson, Mitzi Gaynor, and Kay Starr, among others.  I worked as assistant conductor at the Los Angeles Civic Light Opera and Shubert Theater.  I worked as a consultant on the movies “All Night Long” and “Corrina Corrina.” 

Highlights include studying with Darius Milhaud at the Aspen School, playing a Mozart piano concerto with Judy Collins at the age of 16, receiving a compliment from George Shearing when I played for him early in my career, winning the Jack Fina Boogie Woogie contest in my teens, conducting the great bands in the main rooms in Vegas, Reno, Tahoe, etc., conducting a full scale version of the opera Andrea Chenie

HLA:  You're known as a classical musician - why jazz?

DG: Jazz has always been a secret passion.  I had a jazz combo in college bu tsince the jobs took me elsewhere I didn’t pursue jazz as a career.  That’s why it’s especially satisfying to return to jazz at this time.  My arrangements

Include many classical references and could probably be described as fusion cross-over.

HLA: Who has influenced you musically - classical and jazz?          

DG:  Ahmad Jamahl and Andre Previn have influenced me in the jazz field. In my early years, I studied the classical repertoire with the great woma nconductor, Dr. Antonia Brico, about whom Judy Collins produced a documentary.  She gave me the tools to keep playing throughout a long career.

I warm up on the piano by practicing some of the great classical pieces, and see her notations on almost every bar!

HLA: Your wife is a great singer of both opera and cabaret, being one of the few who can truly crossver in each genre. How did you meet her - do you work together?        

DG:  Norma and I met at a restaurant in Denver called Mario’s.  Norma was auditioning for various opera companies and I accompanied her.  The Lalli family now owns a restaurant in Sierra Madre called Café 322 where we both perform on Sunday evenings.  We have been very close to the Lalli family since the 1960s and it is full circle for us to be working for them at this time! Norma and I have been married 40 years.

HLA:  What is your favorite make of piano and why?        

DG: Steinway - the older ones are better than the new ones - they have wonderful resonance and the bass really booms.

HLA:  Who is Danny outside of the music world?  

DG:  Cars have always been my passion, starting with a Sprite in my college years and continuing through an Austin Healey, a Jaguar XKE, etc.  Now drive a Saturn Sky with great pleasure.  I swim and walk every day to keep physically fit.

 HLA: What is your next project or projects?         

DG: Release another jazz CD and work more with my jazz trio.  I would also like to return to conducting.  

HLA:  Do you have a favorite quote or piece of music?       

DG: One of the classical pieces that I incorporate into my jazz is Concierto de Aranguez by Rodrigo.  I also enjoy playing Granados’ Playera.  Both are included on my recently released jazz album, “Celebration.” 

HLA: OK, last chance.  Is there anything about you that others don’t know?      

DG: I worked as a bugler at the dog track (greyhounds) in Denver, dressed in the typical bugler’s costume.  When the wind blew, the bugle would sway inthe wind, making it hard to play.  Whenever the Junior Police Boys Band marched in parades (often), we would follow the horses, which meant concentrating on our music and our feet at the same time!

 HLA: And last but not least - Any advice to give a singer or musician who is just beginning a career?       

DG: Take courses about music as a business, something most musicians skip.

Thanks Danny - you are one amazing musician and one amazing man!

You can see Danny play every Sunday evening from 7:00 t10:00 PM at tCafé 322, 322 W Sierra Madre Boulevard in Sierra Madre, CA 91204 and on the first Thursday of every month at 322.  There is no cover charge.  For information and reservations, call 626- 836-5414.

To order Danny’s CD CELEBRATION and other CDs, please Visit www.dannyguerrero.com or email Danny at filmcompoz@aol.com. 

About the Author

Holly Addy is a professional musician and music publicist based in the greater Los Angeles area. For further information, email Holly at: hollyholly@aolcom.

Help with car please?

I don't know whether or not t buy this 98 honda civic ex 2 doors.
This are the results from blue book
http://www.kbb.com/kbb/UsedCars/PricingReport.aspx?YearId=1998&Mileage=77000&VehicleClass=UsedCar&ManufacturerId=18&ModelId=123&PriceType=Private+Party&VehicleId=6613&SelectionHistory=6613|32682|22701|0|0|251822|true&Condition=Fair&QuizConditions=

And he is only asking for $3250
It also seems that the car has been used for racing.

"SPECIAL FUTURE'S: SKUNK2 full coil-overs $643
BLOX rear lower control arms$135
UNIVERSAL RACE MUFFLER
MODIFIED INTAKE"

Is it too good to be true?

btw, it only has 77k miles

Don't get it. Find another Civic.

Avoid any Civic's that have been used for "Racing" unless that's the kind of style that you want from the car.
When those cars are raced they are driven hard, through hell and back and put under a lot of stress. Buying one after it's been through that, it more than likely won't last as long as it should.

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