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Not a whole lot happens at Tribal Council except Katie keeps talking about how "you want to get to the final 2 with your loved one," which begs the question: Has Katie even watched this show since her mother was on back in season 2? Does she even realize that they got rid of the final 2 after Terry Dietz was denied a spot in the Survivor: Panama finals, and now they opt for a far less dramatic final 3? Or perhaps it is just the power of positive thinking and she believes she can wish a final 2 back into existence. Sorry, but it doesn't work like that, Katie. Because believe me, Lord knows I have tried.
So Laura is the one voted out by everybody — even her own flesh and blood! (Although, not, it should be noted, by water. Water abstained.) As I said, I have no issue with Ciera voting out her mom. I'm sure the rest of the tribe probably would have been fine if she had just said "Look, I can't handle actually writing my mom's name down, so I'm writing Katie, but I get it and I'm good with it." However, if she felt too uncomfortable to do even that, then so be it. "I'll come back for you," Laura says to her daughter upon having her torch snuffed — although it would have sounded much cooler if it had come out as a threat as opposed to a promise.
The vote wasn't too shocking. It certainly isn't as shocking as what comes next, which is seeing Laura's "final words" after being voted out. Not sure why we see this, considering that in this Redemption Island season we have not been treated to anyone else's immediate reaction upon being voted out. Not a complaint, mind you. Just an observation.
And I observe that we have now come to the end of yet another Survivor recap. But it is far from the end of your Survivor coverage for the week. Check out my weekly Q&A with hostmaster general Jeff Probst. (You can listen in to our radio interview from last week as well right here.) We also have an exclusive deleted scene from last night's episode as well as my pre-game interviews with Laura/Ciera and Aras/Vytas in the video player below. And come back Thursday afternoon for our InsideTV Podcast interview with Aras, as I razz him for making me look bad with my prediction. (Then again, don't my predictions always look bad?) Of course, you can always have all the Survivor scoop delivered right to you by following me on Twitter @DaltonRoss.
Okay, now it's your turn. Which was worse: Ciera voting out her mom or asking her to lay down in a challenge? Sad to see Aras go? Upset we don't have more water challenges? Excited for the opportunity to see Jeff Probst's bacon bits? Hit the message boards to let us know and I'll be back next week with another scoop of the crispy!


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A Saint and A Sinner
By Peter Lucas on February 9, 2013
Austin film programmer Zack Carlson and the Alamo's upcoming screening of rarely seen mindblower, "The World's Greatest Sinner" Everyone knows that Austin's original Alamo Drafthouse […]
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New prints of classic films at the MFAH
By Peter Lucas on January 28, 2013
Movie-lovers and image-makers should be extremely excited about the upcoming opportunity to see some of the best movies ever in the best way possible. In […]
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QUAY films at the MFAH
By Peter Lucas on December 3, 2012
This Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday, the Museum of Fine Arts Houston is showcasing the artistry of filmmakers Stephen and Timothy Quay with a special series […]
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SLICING UP THE CINEMA ARTS FEST (Part 3: Texas Connections)
By Peter Lucas on November 8, 2012
OK, well, the Houston Cinema Arts Festival has begun, so its a little late for me to still be slicing up the programming. But I've […]
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SLICING UP THE CINEMA ARTS FEST (Part 2: Arts Docs)
By Peter Lucas on November 7, 2012
I mentioned in my last post that arts documentaries are arguably the heart of the Cinema Arts Festival (running this evening through Sunday). These films, […]
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SLICING UP THE CINEMA ARTS FEST (Part 1: The Verge)
By Peter Lucas on November 5, 2012
The Houston Cinema Arts Festival is back with an eclectic program celebrating film both as art and as art document. It opens this Wednesday and […]
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By Peter Lucas on October 27, 2012
"Everything is being spoiled in this world. …Know what? When everything is being spoiled, we'll be spoiled too!" So proclaim two teenage girls–both named Marie–before […]
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By Peter Lucas on October 7, 2012
Celebrating the legendary de Menil years of the Rice Museum and Rice Media Center. The Menil Collection's 25th anniversary this year has had me thinking […]
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CONNECT THE DOTS. Media Archeology 2012
By Peter Lucas on September 15, 2012
The Aurora Picture Show's 9th annual Media Archeology Festival (Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 21-23) premieres a host of unique films and live audiovisual performances that […]
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2012 Fall Preview
By GT contributors on September 6, 2012
Glasstire contributors offer up their picks for Fall 2012! AUSTIN Emily Roysdon: Pause Pose Discompose Visual Arts Center September 21 – December 8, 2012 Super […]
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'bout sound and vision
By Peter Lucas on August 11, 2012
Experimental Eye and The Sounds of Silence. The next 6 weeks bring Houstonians rare opportunities to see some of the most dynamic experimental films in […]
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By Peter Lucas on June 30, 2012
Robert Frank's 1950s at the MFAH The new exhibition, American Made: 250 Years of American Art at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston opens next […]
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They Shoot Artists, Don't They? a summer program
By Sebastien Boncy on June 22, 2012
It's almost July, and perhaps you have no interest in losing yourself in the waves of insect din and the swampy stickiness, even though it […]
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The Big Impact of a Small Film Fest: HCFF in Fredericksburg
By John Aasp on May 8, 2012
Attending the third annual Hill Country Film Festival in the enchanting town of Fredericksburg April 26-29 was a treat. I arrived opening night for the […]
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Spring Soundtrack
By Peter Lucas on April 6, 2012
I've been meaning to write something here about film scores for a while. You know, some kind of analysis of the role of music in […]
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By Peter Lucas on February 20, 2012
Vital film document, Come Back, Africa screens at the MFAH. "This film was made secretly in order to portray the true conditions of life in […]
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By Peter Lucas on December 20, 2011
It's easy to remember only the sweet, cheery and teary moments of Director Frank Capra's 1946 film, It's A Wonderful Life, and forget that it […]
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Will Lamson's Action for the Paiva at Marty Walker Gallery
By Lucia Simek on November 30, 2011
William Lamson, Action for the Paiva (video still), 2010, Courtesy Marty Walker Gallery "Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet." — Jean Jacques Rousseau […]
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The Man Who Fell to Earth at MFAH
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The best movie to see alone and/or stoned this Thanksgiving weekend is Nicolas Roeg's 1976 existential Sci-Fi oddity, The Man Who Fell To Earth. A […]
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A NEW HOME FOR CINEMA Houston's Sundance Cinemas Open This Week
By Peter Lucas on November 21, 2011
The new Sundance Cinemas open this Wednesday, in time for the long holiday weekend. Located Downtown at Bayou Place, Sundance promises to more than fill […]
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Commercial Exhibitors
Thank you for your interest in the San Joaquin County Fair. In order to maintain a balance of Commercial Exhibits, space is offered based on product or service, display, and the needs of the Fair, rather than date of application. If your application is accepted, a contract will be prepared and mailed to you. Please review your contract and meet all deadlines to avoid cancellation.
Food Concession Applicants
Once your application is received, it will be reviewed and placed in our files. We have a limited number of concession spaces available and most of our previous concessionaires are asked to return. However, it is always helpful for us to have a file of available concessionaires in the event someone cancels unexpectedly or we are able to make room for additional concessions, particularly if it is a new or unique product.
Before filling out your Commercial Exhibitors application, please review the following requirements for becoming a commercial exhibitor at the San Joaquin County Fair. After reviewing all the information, click on the link at the bottom of the page to print out an application.
All exhibitors must provide evidence of insurance in the amount of $1,000,000. If you do not have insurance, you may purchase it through California Fairs Services Authority at a rate of $100.00. The Fair office can assist you in this.
Health Fee
If you are handing out edible samples to promote your product, you must indicate this on the application. You will be sent a Food Vendor Permit application and other information from the San Joaquin County Health Department. The application must be completed and returned to the Fair office along with the permit fee of $25.
A 50% deposit is required with your application.
Show Hours
Outside vendors 12 noon to 11 p.m. Daily
Inside vendors 12 noon to 10 p.m. Daily
Booth Staffing
Your exhibit booth must be staffed at all times the Fair is open to the public. The exhibit is of no value to either you or Fairgoers if it is closed and not staffed. Exhibits found to be un-staffed will not be invited to return next year and may be asked to leave during the Fair if it is excessive. If asked to leave, your space fee is forfeited. Please be sure your staff is awake, chipper, and ready to sell at all times!
Move In
Monday, June 10 and Tuesday June 11, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. All exhibits must be in place and completed by Tuesday night. Fair Office is open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. to pick up vendor credentials.
Each exhibitor will receive 10 parking passes for the main lot (equals 2 vehicles per day). They are good any day, but do NOT allow in and out privileges.
Inside Parking
Inside parking is also available within the fairgrounds for $160.00 per space. This is an assigned space WITH in and out privileges. You must park in your assigned space. Vehicles not parked in assigned space will be towed. No other parking inside grounds will be permitted and owner will pay all charges.
Signs must be neat and professionally lettered. No hand lettered signs. Any signs not meeting these requirements must be removed. For indoor exhibitors, bring your company's banner, if you have one, and we'll hang it outside the building. If your sign does not meet quality standards, it may not be hung. Quality and location are Fair management decision only.
Prohibited Items
Exhibitors may not display or sell items considered to be obscene, related to drug use or inappropriate for a family event. Fair management's decision will be final. Exhibitors may not sell or distribute posters, T-shirts, or any other item relating to entertainers appearing at the San Joaquin County Fair, due to contractual agreements with the entertainers.
Commercial exhibit displays may be photographed and will be evaluated by Fair staff during regular exhibit hours. Evaluations may determine which exhibitors are invited to return. Evaluations will be based on the following:
If an exhibitor finds it necessary to cancel the contract, a portion of the fees paid may be refunded. If the cancellation occurs 30 days or more prior to Fair opening day, 25% of the full exhibit fee will be retained by the Fair and the balance of the fees paid will be refunded. Within 30 days prior to opening day, there will be NO REFUND. (RV space, inside parking space, and other non-exhibit fees may be refunded in full if the cancellation is prior to opening day.) Refunds for late cancellations will be made within 30 days after conclusion of the Fair.
If you have any questions please call (209) 466-5041 or e-mail Linda Zachary at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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As per recent reports, it has been subjected that a 16-month old baby boy had been assisted with world's smallest artificial heart. Italian doctors suggested that the implantation of the heart was necessary to keep the baby alive, till the time they could find any donor for transplant.
It has been reported that the infant was operated last month at Rome's Bambino Gesu hospital. It has been discovered that the baby was diagnosed with dilated myocardiopathy. Under this condition, fibers of heart either stretch out or become enlarged. As a consequence, the heart becomes weak and thus, loses the ability to pump blood across the body.
Moreover, it has been notified that apart from the disease, the baby also developed serious infection near mechanical pump that he was assisted with earlier, for better natural functioning of the heart.
Surgeon Antonio Amodeo said, "This is a milestone". He emphasized that the baby was kept alive using the device for 13 days. He termed that they didn't face any major problem, while operating the child; however, the only problem was that he was operated several times before.
He pointed out that as for now, it was a temporary substitute for transplant but in coming time, it will surely be used permanently.
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Popularized in films like Limitless, legal smart drugs called Nootropics are becoming more and more prevalent in board rooms and on Wall Street.Keep reading »
Could JP Morgan Have Tried A Little Harder To Figure Out Bernie Madoff Was Pulling A Fast One? Yes, The Bank Will Give You That OneBy Bess Levin
In retrospect, JPM could've maybe solved that puzzle using the clues Madoff provided. Maybe.
Mr. Bharara said at a press conference that J.P. Morgan "failed miserably" as an institution concerning Madoff and that the bank repeatedly ignored warnings about him despite "plenty of reasons to be uniquely suspicious." [..] A J.P. Morgan spokesman said, "we recognize we could have done a better job pulling together various pieces of information and concerns about Madoff from different parts of the bank over time" but "we do not believe that any J.P. Morgan Chase employee knowingly assisted Madoff's Ponzi scheme." He said the bank is "making significant efforts" to improve its practices, and "we believe the lessons we have learned will make us a stronger company."
J.P. Morgan to Pay $2.6 Billion in Madoff Fraud Settlements [WSJ]
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"[T]he bank is 'making significant efforts' to improve its practices, and 'we believe the lessons we have learned will make us a stronger company.'"
Strangely, such "significant efforts" do not include getting rid of the "leadership" that made those mistakes.
Significant steps also do not involve giving compliance staff any real power. When policing is done by someone whose payday is determined by those they suppose to police you know how it is going to play out.
They did solve the puzzle! Duh. They shorted Madoff. Anyone, who thinks, they missed the signs fails to understand an IB mindset.


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I had a TD-4k2 a while back, pretty sweet set!
But I got tired of it since I only could expand it with another cymbal so I sold it and got a Tama superstar set instead.
But overall I was really happy with it! :)
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That will be my next kit, either 12's or 20's. I have been loosing gigs to drummers with an E kit due to the convenience of portability and controlled volume for small venues.
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Hi Tony,
I've had v-drums for about 4 years now. I still use them as my practice and home recording kit with the following setup:
Roland td-6v, pd-80r snare, pd-8 toms and hat, cy-8 and Pintech cymbals, kd-8 kick
Addictive Drums samples midied via a laptop, Tascam US-122 usb-audio interface, Behringer 4 channel mixer.
The td6v is a dinosaur, but using samples from Addictive, Superior Drummer or another drum production software will give you incredible sounds and better response from an inexpensive kit. I think I bought my base td-6v for $600 in 2008, then added two cymbals and a few other upgrades.There are ways to expand a limited-input brain such as the td-6v. The new kits are nice and a lot more stable than the external software setup I'm currently using, but they're also really expensive. IMO the VST (software)-based kit sounds are still way better than the newer stock Roland samples.
From a weekend warrior perspective, I've spent a good amount of time working with v-drums in both recording and gigging situations. For a while I played them exclusively. Here's my two cents, both pros and cons:
..Silent practice. This is the biggie for me.
..Flexibility with sounds and kit layouts
..Ease and quality of recording
..Reduced stage volume
..Response. Although the technology gets a little better each year, electronics just don't feel or respond like an acoustic kit. You can't play brushes with them, and side stick playing is clunky at best.
..Contrary to popular belief, they are NOT easier to set up. Wiring, amps, monitors...
..In a live situation, if your kit brain or VST rig fries you're done for the night.
..You need really, really good amplification. The frequency range of drums is wider than any other instrument, so you have to have the amplification to support that.
..The constant question from the great unwashed. "Why don't you play a REAL kit?"
I hope this is of some help. Let me know if I can offer further information.
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I had a set of Yamaha DTxtreme (1st gen) for a few years and at my church I play on a Roland TD-20. For the most part, they are good for practice or learning groves but not for on stage use, IMO. Just like another post said, you need to have VERY good amplification for it to sound "convincing", for lack of a better term. The cymbals are the worst part of it to me as far as response and sound. As far as setup goes, if you have a full 6pc kit and a drum rack, it may not be as heavy and take up as much room (maybe) but it's still the same amount of equipment to set up. Plus you still have a the cables and such to deal with. For me, I love the feedback, feel and control you get with an acoustic kit but for practice, sound control and different sound options, you can't beat an E-kit I guess.
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I had the big TD-10 kit even with the big bass drum pad. I considered it the most expensive practice kit I ever owned. I quickly got out e- drumming and concentrated what I did best which is sounding good on acoustic drums. I'm a product of the 80s MIDI generation and played my share of Octapads, DrumKats, and Zendrums. Nothing can replace the real deal. I ca 't recommend them for practice, either because it feels very different.
I think it's cheaper and easier in the long run to be nice with your neighbors and invite them over for a barbecue every now and then. If you're gonna gig with the real thing, you have to practice on the real thing.
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I use an oldish Yamaha DT Xpress 2 which I find the pads quite hard on and tends to give you blisters so am thinking about changing / upgrading as I use it a lot.
One of the bands I was in I was elated when he said he had a Roland kit in his basemment and I could use it for rehearsals as I wanted a proper try with one and used it for many weeks.
I wasn't as blown away as I thought I would be and personally I didn't really like the mesh heads as they that bit too much bounce which I didn't find very realistic.
If I was upgrading now personally I think I'd go for one of the new Yamaha DTX's with Gel Pads as I think they're the most realistic to play compared to an acoustic kit.
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I don't own any, but every chance I get I like to lay sticks to Roland V drums. Particularly their 9, 12 and 20 series.
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I've been playing drums for over 30 years and Up until recently have been against electronic drums. However, after having to the UK and having a few years break from music, I've changed my mind. Having been talked into going to a open mic jam session, for the first time I found myself sitting behind a cheap electronic kit. The kit wasn't great, but the sound was impressive. After attending the jam the phone started raining off the wall. Had several drumming offers including replacing the drummer at the jam. The problem was I didn't have a kit anymore, and was out of practice. An electric kit seemed to be the most practical solution. I went and spent about 4 hour trying out different electric kits. Roland definitely stood out. I had a budget of about £1500. I went with the TD 11kv. After getting it home I immediately desired to replace the two smaller pdx6 pads with pdx8. This made a huge differance. I've since added another crash and upgraded the pdx8 snare to a pdx100. I added the pdx8 as a 4th Tom via a splitter. This kit is great! The only thing I would consider replacing it with is Roland's flagship 30. I would like an acoustic kit as well, but there is no way to beat the sound and versatility of a roland kit.
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I own a couple of electronic kits, namely a pieced-together "home studio" kit with a TD-12 module, PD-100/120/125 pads, Yamaha cymbals, and it running to my Macbook Pro with Addictive Drums. I also own the newer TD-4-KP portable kit.
Adding to some pros/cons already, probably the BIGGEST difference overall is the dynamics you can do on acoustic drums vs electronic. It really takes a LOT of time and patience to tweak all the various module parameters for the pads and cymbals to get them close to the real deal.. To the audience, for example, won't really tell the missing strokes in your cymbal swells but it'll sometimes drive you completely bonkers and frustrate you lol.
However, some of the newer modules like the TD-20X and TD-30 have all sorts of juicy parameters you can use and technology to make them more "real" sounding. Still a bit digital sounding IMO but getting there.
They are worthy investment for apt/condo practicing and home recording, especially when using VST like Addictive Drums. (One of the best purchases I've made!)
Also, with the little TD-4-KP kit and the way it's designed, it's really expanded my availability to play smaller bars/restaurants with my band that I ordinarily could not have done bringing real drums. Sometimes these places don't want drums at all but when we convince the owners to let me bring the TD-4 and give a go once, they are blown away by that little thing! More money for me at the end of the week too, hehe.
Final words - there's a lot of companies that produce e-drums, some are very good and some suck. Roland is towards the top of the list - you really do get what you pay for in the end. You're best bet in the Roland endeavor is to scout eBay and Craigslist for gently used and well-cared for pads and modules. NEVER pay full price from GC or other online retailers. I will agree Roland stuff is overpriced. Quality but overpriced.
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I have had a Roland TD-4 but my current Yamaha DTX-7** is considerably better in every way. But then others will tell you that Roland are better, so try both at the store and see for yourself.
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I played a TD-6 with a modified acoustic kit for a long time.....................but to me, the only advantage is the "quiet" level you can play at. This can be a necessity for drummers in apartments or with close neighbors.
For sound, besides a $3000 PA system, I found the Roland keyboard amps to be the best. I bought a KC500 series and it sounded real good.
Good luck finding an e-kit and let us know what you end up getting
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I bought the Roalnd TD10 when it came out, and eventually sold it and got a TD20S, and I made large kits out of them, played all types of music, recording and live and I ended all that in Dec of last year when I sold the TD20S... Simple reason: mesh heads, no matter how loose you tune them will mess up your technique. Playing mesh is too much like a trampoline and will make you think you are faster than you are, especially when doing doubles and Moeller technique.
Now (since Dec. 2011) I play acoustic drums for a few bands/artists and that's what I mainly record for my live band. But, based on recommendation, I tried the Yamaha DTX560 (or 7XX series) and I was sold, plus they are much much cheaper ($1,500 in Feb, this year). I expanded my 560K kit to be similar to my acoustic setup and I use Toontrack EZDrummer (or Superior Drummer) through Ableton Live. I don't bother with the Yamaha internal sounds, but use a few EZX expansion packs and I record at home based on requests from artists I know - they send me an MP3, I send them midi files back as they use the Toontrack. When I practice with Toontrack Solo (has a metronome), it really helps me get my chops and timing in check, so when I rehearse with either of my bands (2-3X's weekly) using REAL drums, it's not that big of a transition, in fact I think it helped with my doubles since the Yamaha TCS pads require a bit more effort and feel more like laying into a drum rather than the trampoline effect of Roland mesh. As for playing live, I only use acoustic. I did electronics once (with Roland TD20S) and the hihat was an issue all night - so, never again, plus there's really no substitute for acoustic drums, even with the advance of multi-sample, multi-layered libraries.
It's amazing what we can do with acoustic drums - a timeless art-form.
Well that's my 2 cents, hope it helps - do yourself a favor and try both types of heads, cymbals and etc and figure out what works best for you. Good luck.
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I came back from drumming after a long absence and when I decided to get a drum set after a couple of decades of not having one, I knew a e-drum solution was the answer. You see, I live with this woman who is related by marriage who wouldn't dig the loud sounds from an acoustic kit. That woman would make it difficult to play with any regularity if at all if I played an acoustic. (That woman has a 97 year old mother who lives with us) The neighbors might not like it either but owning my house, they weren't my primary concern.
I had seen a older TD-20 (black) a couple of years ago on craigslist and knew that's what I wanted. When I finally got it together to buy one, I found a used TD-20SX that was in minty shape and bought that.
In my opinion, the differences between my TD20-SX and an acoustic are irrelevant. I wouldn't probably playing at all if getting an acoustic was the only option. As it is, I have one of the nicest e-kits available, so I'm good.
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What Joseph say is true, the mesh heads feel like a trampoline. I thought that I had really improved my dynamics during the last few months and I just recently joined a band and sat back again behind a REAL kit and it felt like my first time behind a snare!!!!
I can't afford changing my kit right now so what I just recently began doing is putting a bunch of cloths on top of the snare to kill the bounce almost completely, warm up, do a couple of exercises like that and then remove them.
If anyone has been able to deal with this problem in an effective way please share!!
I find that the best quality options in the e-market are Roland and Yamaha so try them out and see what feels more realistic to you, I think that is even more important than sound and the rest of the features, otherwise you are gonna have a hard time going back to an acoustic kit.
Also, if you can find a used kit in a good condition, go for it!!! I'd never pay full price on an e-kit. I paid 1/3 of the retail price for mine at my local store and it was in great condition.
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I've been moving back and forth from E's to A's recently and my only real issues have been volume.
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I own both an acoustic and a TD-20. If I go long stretches only playing the TD-20, the transition back to acoustic lakes longer...i.e., my movement around the kit is a little slower, sloppier. I have found that if I play at least a couple times a week on the acoustic, there is very little dropoff, but if I go for weeks without hitting the acoustic, my chops suffer.
Having said that, to me the greatest advantage with the e-kit is being able to play whenever I want. I usually use that time to work on independence exercises or to learn songs. Both of those things transfer nicely to the acoustic and allow me to progress each week.
Finally, when I know I can't get to the acoustic kit on a regular basis, I'll use a moongel practice pad for rudiments. That ensures very little drop off moving back to the a-kit. Highly recommend the moongel.....
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I have a set of roland TD-10's and have played them in live gigs for a Long time. The age old argument, "electronics will never play or feel like acoustic drums." While this is true, playing electronic drums is basically like learning a new instrument all together. They respond differently yes, but with enough time and practice you can perform all the licks and rolls just as well on an electronic kit as you can an acoustic kit. As for the way they sound, it could take up to 60 hours to tweek and tune your module to get it just right. You also need the power to push them. Without the right stage system and main system then they are not worth having. There are pros and cons to electronic drums, but if you spend the time to learn the internal aspects of how the v-drums work, and have the right sound system pushing them, then no they have the advantage over acoustic drum.
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|What's the average life of a CPAP machine; Frequency of machine replacement
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|Sep 22 2011, 10:43 PM Post #1
Over 17 years that I've slept with a CPAP, I've had 5 machines. The first one, a Respironics upright with hidden dials, lasted about four years until it started making a whistling sound that kept both me and my wife awake. The second one, a ResMed, I think lasted a couple of years, until I drowned it one night when the humidifier slipped off it's stand and dumped the water into the machine. I don't really remember what the third one was; the DME supplier provided it as a replacement for the 'wet' one. The fourth one is my current home machine, a Fisher & Paykel H200 series that I've had for the last several years. My fifth one, the AEOMed Everest 3, I purchased outright three years ago because I got tired of lugging the F&P with me on flights and car trips.
I'm curious as to how long others are keeping their machines before getting replacements.
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|Sep 23 2011, 06:33 AM Post #2
Hi bobg1946,
Just wanted to say: Great Question!
I'm on my first machine, when I asked the supplier how long it would last they were very evasive, the only concrete thing they told me is that the F&P Icon Auto comes with a 3 year Warranty, so I'm hoping it keeps going that long at least, only time will tell.
It will be very interesting to see the responses you get to your question.
|Sep 23 2011, 09:59 AM Post #3
7 years into CPAP and I am on my second one, HOWEVER, thats because a general concinus by industry and USA Medicare dictates that a replacement take place every 5 years. i replaced a good working Respironics with a newer updated Respironics.
Most CPAPs, I expect, will last a lot longer then 5 years if not abused or accidently killed.
|Sep 23 2011, 02:56 PM Post #4
My legacy REMstar bought in 2004 was used every night until 2009 when I inherited a better machine. It still works fine, but it may be a little noisier than it was when new.
Many of the more modern CPAP machines are booby trapped to make them fail automatically after a certain number of years. They have a battery that keeps the clock working (and maybe remembers the settings.) The battery is not replaceable by the customer, and, at least on Respironics machines, there is no way for the patient to reset the clock even if you do manage to replace the battery.
I don't know what the machines do when the battery fails. For sure, you'll lose the data gathering capabilities. I don't know if the machine will forget its pressure setting or if it will refuse to work and give you an error message.
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|Oct 4 2011, 10:52 AM Post #5
I have used XPAP for about 23 years now. My first machine was a basic CPAP Healthdyne was still working fine after 10 0r 11 years use. When my doctor switched me to a BiLevel Sullivan (Now ResMed) it died after about 6 years, and I am now on a Respironics BiPAP that is a bit over 5 years service and working fine. I suspect that as more gadgetry is added to machines the lifetime will shorten, since there are more things to fail.
I notice that one person posted that Medicare dictates replacement after 5 years, I believe that the actual situation is that Medicare won't replace a machine unless it has been in service for at least 5 years, but it certainly doesn't require replacement. And my own experience was that Medicare required a new sleep test when my latest machine was prescribed.
|Oct 5 2011, 09:13 AM Post #6
I didn't get a new sleep test. I was called by the DME and told I was eligible for a new machine if I wanted one (mine was about 6 yrs old). I told them of the noises it had been making. My doc had to write a script (my GP, not sleep doc) specifying humidifier (wish I'd known to specify data collection!) and a few weeks later, I had a new machine.
Because of the way my old one had been handled (it actually was considered a 6 yr rental!!!), I had to give it back.
I also wish they had insisted on a sleep test. That way I wouldn't have to argue with them paying for one.
|Oct 5 2011, 07:21 PM Post #7
TheDuke.. You are correct in your statement about Medicare not replacing a machine unless its been in service for 5 years. My statement was poorly worded. My DME sent me a notice that my CPAP was over 5 years old and that I "might" be eligible for a free replacement. They req'd me to go to my sleep Doctor for a new RX. He wrote a new RX but said that I did not require a new sleep study. Got the new machine from DME, courtesy of Medicare.
He wrote the RX for a straight CPAP.. DME gave me a auto ... A win for me.
|Oct 5 2011, 07:52 PM Post #8
I don,t have insurance and been using my machine for nearly a year and hopefully it can last for many more years before replacement is due .
|Oct 6 2011, 06:27 PM Post #9
My first machine lasted just 2 weeks shy of 5 years.
My current machine will be 8 years old at the end of December 2011.
Most insurances will NOT replace a machine that is not at least 5 years old. But, just because it is over 5 years old does not automatically mean they will replace it unless it is not operating properly.
I know that DMEs tell people that they are eligible for a machine when it gets to be 5 years old.
Mine did also.
But, when I told him that I knew that my BCBS PPO insurance plan would not replace it because I was not having any problems with it, he actually told me that they would lie to BCBS & say that it was malfunctioning & needed to be replaced. Apparently DMEs do that all of the time. That is IMHO Fraud ! So, be careful.
|Oct 9 2011, 01:23 PM Post #10
|I travel a lot, which is probably why I have NEVER gotten 5 years out of a single machine...the longest I ever got was my last Respironics BiPAP Plus, which lived about 4 years before giving up the ghost. But when I'm on tour, I will set up and tear down the machine daily for as much as two months straight, so I can't imagine that would be good for any machine.
|Oct 9 2011, 02:58 PM Post #11
So, you are a musician?
Who do you tour with?
How do your "fans" feel about your CPAP?
|Oct 10 2011, 04:14 AM Post #12
|On average after 5 years CPAP might clocked up over 15000 hours and the newer machines are more comfortable and better for the patients . I would be really cranky if i was paying my insurance all those years to find out that my insurance company don,t follow other insurance companies in 5 years machine replacement .
|Jan 2 2012, 10:32 AM Post #13
|I'm on my first cpap machine, respironics remstar pro 400, yesterday a high pitch squal started 3 days after my 2 year warranty expired,assuming it is blower motor, only has 3100 hours. Will call responics to see if they can do anything. Any advice?
|Jan 3 2012, 07:01 PM Post #14
I have successfully replaced my machines at the 4 year mark, despite policies stated by the insurance company for a 5 year replacement. The last time, the doctor wrote a prescription dictating replacement of my machine based on technological innovation. Makes sense with consumable medical goods to change prescriptions, so why not with durable goods? However, it is likely that insurance would not have been as compliant if my old machine had been used for a considerably lesser period.
|Jan 4 2012, 12:55 PM Post #15
My previous CPAP was 8 years old at the end of December 2011 when I replaced it with the APAP I now have.
The prescription written by the Sleep Doctor also mentioned my need for a more technologically advanced machine.
My 1st CPAP purchased 13 years ago was replaced just shy of 5 years because the round part that protruded (on which you place the hose) was dry rotting & pieces had broken off over a couple of years to the point where the hose would not seal properly. Even then, BCBS "considered" repairing it instead of replacing it. But I finally convinced them that any money they spent on repairing it could be immediately lost if the motor or some other major part went out soon thereafter.
So, I agree with you that the 5 year rule is not set in stone.
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(d) Fifth.
3. How old was Lydia when she married Samuel?
(a) 19.
(b) 17.
(c) 18.
(d) 20.
4. Where were the nuns from who ran Sacred Heart Convent School and Orphanage?
(a) France.
(b) Spain.
(c) Italy.
(d) Germany.
5. How much money did Adeline receive from her father annually?
(a) 600 pounds.
(b) 500 pounds.
(c) 700 pounds.
(d) 400 pounds.
Short Answer Questions
1. When did Father move his enamelware factory to Nigeria?
2. In 1942, where did Joseph go when the Japanese started demanding profits from his business?
3. How old was the corpse that Adeline and her dissection partner worked on?
4. Where did Adeline sleep the few times she was allowed to go home when she lived at Sacred Heart?
5. How much money had Baba given Adeline that Adeline intended to use for a school mate's birthday present?
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wow, beautiful photography!!!
That last image really gets my attention, I love the mystery and starkness of it.
These are all gorgeous, though.
Thanks Karen, I think I am quite drawn to emptiness and space at the moment..
The last shot is my favorite. The contrast of different shades of gray really compliments the peace and solitude of one soul in a rowboat. :-)
Oh I'm glad that you caught that from it, I was trying to get a sense of escape from the crowds..
These shots are really really good. Everything in the photograph has a purpose, and the brightness is just perfect. Great series.
Thanks so much Todd, glad you're enjoying it!
They're all great, but the second and third are so beautifully composed. You've captured our seaside melancholia perfectly.
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So, what books are people reading right now? What are they about? What do you think of them? Would you recommend them?
I tend to read two or three books at a time. Currently, I'm making my way through the following:
I only just started Ishmael, but The Omnivore's Dilemma is very good.
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I'm re-reading Inkheart by Cornelia Funke & just started White Cat by Holly Black. c:
My mom read The Omnivore's Dilemma a while back, I do actually want to read that haha. Tell me how you like it!
I'm reading TimeRiders: The Eternal War, by Alex Scarrow. It's the fourth in the series, it's quite good! :D
Dance on my grave by Aidan Chambers. well done.
A Clash of Kings by George R.R. Martin
Just finished Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer, and I am still amazed at how good it was. Everybody should read it! (I didn't like the movie that much though..)
Oceans of Blood by Darren Shan :]
I am currently reading I Know This Much Is True by Wally Lamb and An Abundance of Katherines by John Green.
I'm 150 pages into I Know This Much Is True and it's fairly good, kind of slow. Could be it's 500 or something pages. I literally just started reading An Abundance of Katherines, but I'm sure it'll be amazing.
I read I Know This Much is True last fall, and I enjoyed it. :) It was a little slow at some points, though. And there were awkward parts, but I liked it.
Homer's Iliad. Epic. It's a very intense read though so I'm pondering of reading some lighter material alongside it.
I'm reading three books right now:
I REALLY love Looking For Alaska, but I guess that's sort of a reason I'm on this website. It's my first time reading it, and I'm about halfway through. I really love the insight that this book gives to hard subjects, so I would definitely recommend it. I'm reading Hamlet for my English class right now, but surprisingly I like Shakespeare, so I'd recommend that too. I sort of liked the dramatic ending. And Emily Dickinson is awesome, so you should definitely read her poems. :) I like them a lot too.
read the Legend of Drizzt graphic novel last night, now on to the Dresden Files with Storm Front
awesome stuff so far. Butcher is such a nerd... heh, snickersnack...
anyway, just got into Fool Moon and i'm reading up on asl
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"There is no teacher but the enemy. No one but the enemy will tell you what the enemy is going to do. No one but the enemy will ever teach you how to destroy and conquer. Only the enemy shows you where you are weak. Only the enemy tells you where he is strong. And the rules of the game are what you can do to him and what you can stop him from doing to you." -Mazer Rackham - Ender's Game Orson Scott Card
I don't have a single male friend who doesn't look at porn every week, no real surprise to me=D.
"Death is not kind. It's dark, black as far as you can see, and you're all alone."
The most interesting part when u in flagranti catch the new gf browsing your pc (after my experience you can expect gfs to spy on your pc, especially in new relations) for porn is to ask "which did u like best". 100% it is some kind of bondage thing.
because i'm pretty sure all of those things are perveted
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After briefly trying out the Assort part of the game, I went ahead and tried out the quiz, and…oh wow. Hahaha. Some of the portions there are rather hilarious, like Narukana-sama having a temper tantrum in the miko's scenario, while some are just completely catered towards you boning the girl you chose. Then again, it's somewhat balanced out by the quiz portion that you have to go through before you can even indulge in the ichaicha-ing.
Admittedly, I did find above dog girl cute ever since I encountered her in Seinarukana, though that was because of her slightly sarcastic nature. I've yet to see the rest of the girls' scenes, but I'm thinking that they're going to be pretty similar. Convenient set-up for an H scene with just you and the heroine all alone, and wham. It's not like you can blame fandiscs for that one, as by its nature, it is intended to be for fans, so it'd be reasonable to expect fan pandering present. Especially in the form of ero scenes.
Not that I'm complaining. It's just that the ero can be rather awkward. But ah well! REHME WAS HOT, AND SO ARE THE OTHER FINE LADIES (omg want more Ruptna, Katima, Satsuki and Narukana h scenes plz).
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Great. Dog girls are always cute, or most of the part anyway. Great choice Hemi.
You get to do it with Kira, huh? I wonder if you can do it with Tamaki… Or that Naya's maid whose name I forgot… There is also the girl from Eien No Aselia, Tomiki was it? Or Euphie >_> Ummm… Yeah, Euphie would be choice but, surely, she ain't available in this game… Eien No Aselia 3?
EnA3 will not be happening -_-" ohh yeah tamaki and naya's maid in the quiz game can be icha icha-ed -_-
Please oh please tell me there is no Euphie route in the fandisc either! lol it would make baby Jesus cry. Oh the other hand, more Narukana scenes would be quite nice!
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The 2008 Soldier of Fortune elk hunt had its first purpose-built black gun big game rifle. Although I didn't kill an elk with it, the black gun big game rig garnered lots of attention from the other hunters in camp.
DPMS provided their Panther Arms Long Range (LR) 30S rifle chambered in .300 Remington Short Action Ultra Magnum (SAUM). Trijicon contributed their TR22-2AccuPoint scope in 2.5–10X56,mil-dot crosshair, in amber color (look for scope details in a SOF Proving Ground article in the near future). Trijicon also sent their Tri-Power Atlantic Research Marketing System (A.R.M.S.) TX-10, 30mmthrow lever-actuated quick attach/detach scope mounts. The Special Operations Patrol (SOP) sling was provided by Specter and made carrying the rifle a pleasure compared to the conventional sling supplied with it. Remington supplied two types of .300 SAUM ammo (150- and 180-grain Core-Lokt) that performed flawlessly.
The complete rig is 39.6 inches long and weighs 14 lbs loaded with five rounds (four in the magazine and one in the pipe) – light weight it is not; but the Specter combat sling made the weight a non-issue as I could let the rifle hang and have both hands free. I used a home-made Osage orange shooting stick that I carry constantly in all terrain. I use it to shoot from and as a monopod for my Steiner 15x80 Senator binoculars. DPMS provides a nylon strap sling with the rifle, but I did not use it as the hands-free option was far superior.
I assembled the rifle, scope and sling combination at my kitchen table with no special tools other than a small level and laser boresighter. The whole assembly process took about an hour and a half. Then I sighted the rifle in and went through the process of conditioning the barrel (recommended by DPMS), which was 25 rounds through a cold barrel with cleanings in between. It was a chore, but paid off when I fired the rifle from the prone and standing, using my shooting stick, at a standard military steel silhouette placed 257 yards down range. The six five-shot groups all averaged two inches or less. The ballistic tables provided by Remington for the two bullet weights were essential to help me figure the correlation between the trajectories and using the mil-dot reticle for hold-over. I did not use the mil-dot system to judge range, as I use a laser range finder. I always range various landmarks in my kill zone, so when that elusive elk walks by one of my known distance landmarks, I know how much to hold over from my range firing calculations, which I record on an index card and tape to the butt stock.
The Panther LR30S rifle is a fine example of American rifle-making. Sure it is a black gun built to resemble the venerableM16/AR15. But the workmanship, fit and finish are excellent in all aspects. It fits together perfectly with no toolmarks, burrs or sharp points anywhere.
It has the 20-inch fluted, stainless steel bull barrel (button-rifled, six grooves with a 1x10 right-hand twist), fitted with vented aluminum free-float tube hand guards. The upper receiver is flat-top, thick-walled, extruded from 6066-T6 aluminum that is hard-coat anodized to mil-spec and Teflon-coated black. It is a right-hand "no-snag" design with smooth sides, no dust cover, no cartridge case deflector or bolt forward assist. The flat-top upper receiver has a seven-inch long, MIL-STD 1913 Picatinny rail mount that provides plenty of space to move the Trijicon AccuPoint scope back and forth to get the perfect eye relief. The lower receiver is milled from a solid billet of 6061-T6 anodized to mil-spec and Teflon-coated black.
The lower receiver has the standard AR-15 trigger group with the usual amount of creep and then breaks cleanly and consistently at seven pounds. Better trigger assemblies are available from DPMS for the match shooter or sniper. The lower receiver has the same trigger guard, safety, magazine and bolt release as do standard AR15 lowers. The butt stock is skeletonized and made of black Zytel. The rifle is gas-operated, with a rotating bolt just like all theM16/AR15 rifles. The notable differences are the larger size and more robust construction of the bolt, carrier assembly, and buffer spring to handle the recoil and pressure of the .300 Remington SAUM cartridge.
Remington's own data shows the .300 Remington SAUM with a 180-grain Premier Core-Lokt bullet burns down range at 2960 fps with 3501 ft lbs of muzzle energy. When compared to the standard Remington .300 Win Mag round with the same 180-grain Premier Core-Lokt bullet, the .300 Remington SAUM produces nearly identical performance in a shorter overall cartridge length and weight.
Now for the other shoe to drop (bad news). After all the shooting, fitting, fussing, and lugging this fine rifle all around Wapiti Peak, hunting those damn elusive elk, it seems DPMS has discontinued the rifle in .300 Remington SAUM cartridge. DPMS will still honor existing orders until filled and will service the existing stock of rifles. If you have one and use it a lot, I suggest you contact DPMS and get yourself a small bench stock of bolt and carrier parts (extractor) that wear out after several hundred heavy rounds. It seems this rifle was a poor seller and it did not help that the .300 Remington SAUM cartridge never did catch fire.
This rifle may be gone and may become an odd collector gun—who can predict the future. What I do know is that the gun I tested and hunted with is a fine rig, especially when equipped with the AccuPoint scope and Specter sling. DPMS is a fine company and they stand behind their products. Business is business; I only wonder if anyone has seriously looked at this rifle as a sniper rifle for our military and police departments. It sure beats the existing crop of .308 rifles (auto and bolt) our lads are using. That leads to very different discussions for the pros from Dover; it's probably worth serious investigation. A .30 caliber match round from this rifle will leave a definite slap mark on any sniper's target at ranges well past the typical .308. With this rifle you barely feel the recoil compared to a bolt gun. So when the mainstream media ask a sniper, "What did you feel when you shot the poor unemployed and misunderstood native" you caught emplacing an IED at 800 yards, our sniper will have to come up with a better answer than "recoil," because there's not much of that with this rifle. For what it is worth, in this economy you can do your part and buy American with a clear conscience, as all the components of this black gun big game rig are American-made.
Points of Contact:
DPMS Firearms, LLC
3312 12th Street SE
St.Cloud, MN 56304
Phone (320) 258-4448
Fax (320) 258-4449
Toll-Free 1-800-578-3767
Remington Arms Company, Inc.
870 Remington Drive
P.O. Box 700
Madison, NC 27025-0700
Tel: 1-800-243-9700
Specter Gear
1107 East Douglas Avenue
Visalia, California 93292
Phone: 559.635.1172
Trijicon, Inc.
49385 Shafer Avenue
P.O. Box 930059
Wixom, MI 48393 USA
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