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Bass drum pedal(s) setting : The effortless method.
It gave me the incentive for this thread, its not a secret recipe and it wont make your pedal technique suddenly explose magically, going through the practice and developing good feet technique is still the key to success, but having a setting which allows you to bring out the best of your pedal(s) certainly plays a major role.
In the beginning, I didnt care that much about pedal settings, I just played the dang thing, gluin it deeply into the batter head, but after a few years I wanted much more from my pedal(s) and I developed this effortless method over the years, and to this day, it never failed me. It is applicable with whatever feet technique you're using, for the record, I play heel-up and exclusively using the rebound, I stopped burying the beater into the head years ago.
Theres many factors which influence the perception of a perfect setting of a pedal, its not just your body, feet and the pedal, size of the BD, type of heads, tuning, ported or non ported reso heads, muffling devices inside the BD, no muffling, etc, all add to the sensation of a given setting and feel, it should be taken into consideration when you adjust your pedal(s).
To carry out the effortless setting of your pedal, youll need the following:
- a metronome or click track.
- a CD to play along a few songs you know inside out, preferably with some various bass drum patterns and dynamic levels.
Most of todays pedals come with an array of adjusting features, so the first step is to check the pedals feel straight out the box, without making any adjustments. Play it alone a few minutes, then play it with the metronome, at various tempo, playing different patterns and dynamics, the key is to be on time effortlessly with the metronome, whatever the pattern and dynamic level you play, it has to feel naturally on time, if you have to adjust your playing, even so slightly, to be on time, then the setting need adjusting, it is that simple.
Whats not simple is to find the perfect adjustments:
- footboard angle, check
- beater angle, check
- beater height, check
- beater weight, check
- beater type, check
- spring tension, check
- batter head tuning, check (this delicate phase shouldn't be at the expense of a good BD sound, and vice-versa)
- seating height, check
- distance from the pedal, check
- fulcrum point (sweet spot) of the pedal, check (important for a new pedal, for exemple)
Then, once you adjusted everything, you check again with the metronome, it has to be naturally and effortlessly with the click (set your metronome for 16th notes pulse), if you hear the click, youre not in time, define if youre rushing or dragging, and correct your adjustement accordingly. Once youre fine with the metronome, play the songs from your CDs, it should be an easy experience.
This simple method enable you to set the pedal perfectly and forget about it, you can then concentrate on the playing, and if you feel the need for a change some months later, or when you use a new pedal and/or a new bass drum, you just apply this effortless method, and youre up and running in no time.
NB, this can be applied equally to the hi-hat pedal.
Hope this helps.
If you have any specific questions, feel free to ask
Re: Bass drum pedal(s) setting : The effortless method.
Great post!
I'm somewhat surprised that you didn't say "Go out and buy the most expensive pedal on the market, and if that doesn't work, find the next most expensive pedal on the market...."
I kid ;)
I guess I do all those things, but I never consciously made a check-list. That's alot of stuff that goes on. It's amazing what we do, eh?
Re: Bass drum pedal(s) setting : The effortless method.
Good thread and hopefully slows down the amount of pedal/double pedal tips threads.
People want a magic solution, an easy answer wheb the answer is easy. Your pedals up somewhere in the middle and adjust a little from there to suit your taste.
I don't think any extreme setting can really work for everything so just learn to use the pedals like you've learned to use your hands. Properly!
You don't put springy tips on sticks to play fast. Why is it always the gears fault when it comes to failing pedal skills?
You know, I never sat and thought about just how much adjusting goes on with feet until I saw your list Henri.
That's alot of stuff. Bass drum head tension can really spoil pedal response, aswell as putting pillows inside against the batter head. Hate the feel!
So, good thread. Anyone struggling with bass drum techniques should strip down their set-ups and start here first. Could save alot of time and frustration!
I like my drum sound fat and simple. Just like me.
Re: Bass drum pedal(s) setting : The effortless method.
This is a great thread, surprised by the few answers. Maybe most people are clinging onto Bo's method ;)
Well, after increasing my throne height a bit I feel like I'm getting closer to my desired feel. But I have a hard time getting power into the strokes without burying the beater, it's harder for me to get the strokes dead on time as well. But the bassdrum sounds so much better when letting the batter head vibrate so I have to change my technique. I realized that by burying the beater you're pretty much tuning the batter head tighter with every stroke, it cuts the low end, and also, my 10" and 12" toms resonate much more along with the bassdrum since I'm producing more mid frequencies with the bassdrum as well, resulting in the bassdrum sounding even brighter. (worse)
Did you change any pedal settings, tuning etc, in order to stop burying the beater, or was it only a matter of committing to a new technique? I feel like it's a bad habit I have to quit. :(
Re: Bass drum pedal(s) setting : The effortless method.
Yes, Bo's advice are always better than mine, haha...
Re: Bass drum pedal(s) setting : The effortless method.
Well, this is my learend something new for the day. All I have ever adjusted on one is the beater hight so it is in the middle of the head... now I am going to have to play with it...
Re: Bass drum pedal(s) setting : The effortless method.
Interesting thread - if I may...
The centre of the head is the deadest part and has less rebound than off centre. Off centre also offers more tone from the drum. Also,
Try altering the angle of the bass drum so the beater hits the batter head at the highest point of the 'beater arc'. That is to say pushing the beater past the highest point of the beater arc starts activating the springs - which is working against finding 'the optimum balance point'. Check it out n see what you think.
Just little things but they all contribute to making things a bit more natural.
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Re: Bass drum pedal(s) setting : The effortless method.
By all mean, you should be able to find a happy medium as far as the setting and the tuning is concerned, and being able to do both, playing on the rebound or burying the beater into the batter head, it's a choice thing.
Personally, I gave up burying the beater, the drum not only sounds better IMO, but I have a better control, better dynamics and an increased colors of sounds depending on the stroke I'm aiming for, I find playing on the rebound a more versatile approach for what I do.
Regarding the beater-flutter, I had this "problem" in the beginning during some patterns, I overcome the flutter by doing some fine adjustments on the pedal setting (footboard and beater angles), the physical movements and crucially, the fulcrum point of the footboard. It's really like with the hands, do you always hold your sticks the very same way? I don't, sometimes I hold the sticks at the fulcrum point, sometimes at the butt end, sometimes it's only wrists, sometimes mainly fingers, I simply try to replicate this on the pedal, so my foot would not always be positioned at the same point on the footboard depending what I want to do, for more powerful strokes, the fulcrum is lower down the footboard, thus increasing the rebound and as a result increasing the power, I just "dig" a little more into the pedal. Also, I use the foot resting position to control the "natural" rebound of the pedal, by resting the foot on the footboard, the pedal stop moving completely, not causing any beater-flutter.
As far as dampening goes, I use a hand towel rolled and resting at the bottom of the batter head inside the drum, I don't use pre-muffled heads, batter head is low to medium tuned and the reso head is about medium to high for resonance.
Re: Bass drum pedal(s) setting : The effortless method.
How does one go about not burying the beater, but be able to have a rest position between strokes? I naturally bury the beater on slow strokes and rest between strokes with my foot on the footboard pressing the beater into the head.
Re: Bass drum pedal(s) setting : The effortless method.
I play heel up and when I first tried to play heel down I realized the bass drum was so close that it was uncomfortable for me. It was causing my ankle to dorsiflex (google it!) too much when my heel was down. Hope this helps
Last edited by comover; 02-08-2013 at 11:58 PM.
Re: Bass drum pedal(s) setting : The effortless method.
When I return my foot into the resting position after a stroke, it will stop all the pedal movement and the beater will not be able to touch the batter head, even that there's a short little move of the beater for a second or so.
It is all a matter of setting the body, the pedal and the movement involved within the techqnique I use, it's pretty simple, but I took the time to analyse what I wanted to achieve and adjusted everything accordingly, it didn't happen overnight, but patience and dedication got me there eventually :)
Re: Bass drum pedal(s) setting : The effortless method.
Re: Bass drum pedal(s) setting : The effortless method.
Since I'm not unsatisfied with my sound, I'll continue to do it the same way I always have. Thanks for the help though.
Re: Bass drum pedal(s) setting : The effortless method.
I used a big arsenal of foot techniques depending on what I'm trying to achieve. I'm typically a strict heel up guy, but second in line comes the slide technique. I also utilize the constant release method for double strokes when I'm playing slower songs, and then heel down when the energy permits it so I can conserve my energy and strength.
I've found that the best way to rotate through all these tecniques, for myself at least, is to keep the tension of my pedal nearly as loose as I can get it. I tighten the pedal just barely past the point where the spring slacks. I adjust my beater to the point that it occasionally taps the top of my foot when playing, which isn't that dramatic considering the side of my foot, and the angle my foot is typically positioned in.
I play with a strap drive pedal, round cam, and a fairly heavy beater, so the action is very balanced. I even like a tighter bass drum tuning so there's more rebound. This lets me simply drop my foot, and I get a loud powerful bass drum stroke. I never have to put extra focus on playing loud notes because the settings on my pedal do most of the work.
I've had ZERO problems playing this way - in fact, the only flaw I have is in the fact that playing with such loose tension makes it VERY difficult for me to play tightly tensioned pedals. When I play on someone's kit, and they have their springs nearly maxed out, it's a struggle for me to make the beater hit the head.
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Her father told the NSW Supreme Court he bought the wrap on October 24, 2005, at the KFC outlet at Villawood, in Sydney's west.
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Nancy and I wrote this song in my dingy, little apartment in Berkeley CA. one
afternoon. Our jumping off point was a simple, catchy chord progression Roger
had given us. We decided to build our chorus around that strong progression and
we were off and running. The 3 of us sat on the floor of my tiny living room,
each playing, creating musical chaos with our guitars, but as we started to
work out the main opening riff to the song, Ann and I put down our instruments
and let Nancy do the finger-work. We wanted to capture something haunting so we
began directing Nancy to try some strange notes. Soon she had fashioned out a
series of 6 notes that seemed like they were in love with each other. They just
needed to go together and we were so happy to have found them. We got the verse
progression from those notes and discovered that it led nicely into our new
chorus. We now had our beginning blue print for the song.
we'd been looking for a something to write about. Ann and Nancy had recently
come off a 9 month tour of the US and they were trying to think of something
they'd experienced that was worthy of building a song around. After "Love
Alive" - which features a verse about the transcendent experience being on
stage - we all agreed that songs about road life are boring and non-relatable
and didn't want to write anymore. Who wants to hear about the French fries in
Kansas or the men's locker rooms that served as backstage areas at some of the
gigs? And I had completely NOTHING to offer since I was in grad school studying
German lit. Anybody in the mood to hear a depressing song inspired by Kafka? As
we sat there, struggling to find just the right concept for our new song,
someone said, "this is like being in a sailboat on a windless day, waiting for
the wind to rise so you can move on." I started riffing about the Mistral Wind
in Europe and some of the legends associated with it. Seemed like the Mistral
Wind could represent inspiration. We came up with the idea that we were sailors
calling, crying, begging for the wind to come. Ann had the idea to link the concept
with a kind of longing for a lover. So: it was to be a song about passion!
Artistic passion and passionate love, all together in one song. Yeah, back in the 70's you could write
songs with dramatic, lofty goals. Sometimes, they actually worked!
we had all the elements in place, we could jump in and assemble our big
monument. That's what you can't wait for when you're writing a song: the fun part, the incredible, joyful,
cool part, as things start to come together.
remember us trying to figure out how to build the song, make it bigger and
bigger, turn on even more intensity.
Nancy said to Ann "You could always just go up an octave towards the
end." And Ann nodded, "OK. Sure."
But the thing was, it was a superhuman vocal leap for an ordinary singer. (Like
me and maybe you.) But Ann just nodded. And when she got to the studio, she
pulled it off without strain, without a stretch. Effortless. I tell you, writing for her voice spoiled me.
Many years later, I tried to direct a demo singer to go up an octave in order
to increase excitement on one of my songs and she just stared back at me.
"Could you please ask me to do something POSSIBLE? Jeez, I'm not Ann Wilson!"
Wind is one of our favorite songs we've ever written. The crew in the studio
did a fantastic job capturing the song on the record but I've always thought
the Mistral journey is best experienced live.
Perth Concert
Just back from the NIB stadium, Heart absolutely fantastic, played for an hour then Def Leppard for nearly 2 hours? what the!! give me 2 hours of Ann - Nancy and the band any day, going to Adelaide and Melbourne to see the girls again, would I like like to meet and great them? I would be in inconsolable.
Posted by 2011-10-18 01:53:45.
Perth Concert - Oz
Fantastic concert - Loved it Loved it Loved it ! Ive been listening to you since I was 15 years old - Im 48 now and have waited for ever to see you live. Come back again soon :-)
Posted by 2011-10-18 01:53:30.
Oz tour-Perth Concert
Just getting ready to head of for the concert of a life time at the NIB stadium in Perth Western Australia, Heart music pounding away from some old cerwin Vega S1 speakers, house is shaking, windows are rattling, pictures and anything not glued or bolted down vibrating off the walls, bring on 7.00pm Heart start time. I and all of Australia can only hope this will not be the first and last time Heart tour this fantastic country we live in. Dont care what you play tonight girls, just being able to witness you and the group in concert tonight will honestly be one of the highlights of my life, having followed Heart from day 1 (I am 1961 vintage)I have seen many many bands play in my time but never wanted to witness any band in concert more than you guys, I am surprised that Heart is a support band for the supposed lead act Def leppard! in my mind it should be the other way around!
What you have done for women in rock n roll is immeasurable
Rock on Ann, Nancy and the band.
Posted by 2011-10-18 01:53:05.
Bring on the Aussie tour !!!
I have to admit Mistral Wind is one of my faves but I love everything Ann sings. Just wanted to say your music has been the soundtrack of my life and I can't wait to see you in OZ, finally all of the long suffering Aussie fans get to experience the incredible live performance we've only witnessed from afar, Thank you from the bottom of my heart Ann and Nancy for making the trip down under!! oh and please include Mistral Wind on the set list in Sydney lol
Posted by 2011-10-05 18:17:32.
Watched Dreamboat Annie concert this morning on Palladia. It wasn't perfect, but far better than perfect because it showed the real talent of the Wilson sisters and their entourage. Throw in Dog and Butterfly and Barracuda and you have one of the best collections of soulful and spot-on rock for the ages.
Posted by 2011-10-05 18:17:08.
Concert in Salt Lake City
I have been a huge fan for since the "70's. I went to see you in SLC. What a GREAT concert!! It was the best time I've ever had!! You ladies still have it! Just thanks for a great show!! So glad I finally got to see you in concert! Great Show!
Posted by 2011-10-05 18:15:37.
Sept 2nd Concert
I am so excited to see Heart this Friday!!!!! SEPT 2, 2011...
Posted by 2011-10-05 18:15:26.
rock on ladies
attended cleveland show last night and it was FABULOUS! you sound incredible as ever and i loved the way you interacted with crowd. you can tell you love what you do! keep on rockin..cindy
Posted by 2011-10-05 18:14:20.
The Best Yet
I've seen Heart 5 times and have to say this was the best show yet. They seemed so intrinsic, intertwined and majestic on stage. There was nothing quite like it. OH except that I met them that same night ;) Hope Indiana treated you well, gals. Love Alive!!!
Posted by 2011-08-23 11:20:37.
as much as I love Def Leppard I have to admit that Ann and Nancy stole she show!!!! They put on a great concert!!!!!!
Posted by 2011-08-12 16:55:52.
Texas Jam
Dose anyone remember:
Texas Jam late 70's
Mistral Wind began as a storm blew through.....
Even with a lot of great memories and at my age now, it's still one of the best experiences ever. Nature and Heart together.....Live......
Rock on
Posted by 2011-08-12 16:55:39.
Mistral Wind
This song brought me to tears when I saw them perform it on the Dog & Butterfly tour. Kind of a tough position to be in as a teenage guy at the time. Hoping to hear it in Hershey tonight but it seems their set time is short to accommodate the headliner. That is unfortunate.
Posted by 2011-08-12 16:46:12.
I can`t wait to see you with Def Leppard tonight at Hershey Pa. This will be my first concert. you girls together are PERFECTION!!!! God brought you two girls together for a reason...Now you know and the whole world knows why.It would be so AWESOME to meet you both an of course with your crew. And to also meet Def Leppard also. That would just tickle me to death.But I still get to go see you play your music..Along with Def Leppard. It`s going to be something to hear beyond my wildest dreams!!! SEE YOU TONIGHT!!
Posted by 2011-08-12 16:45:11.
Commencement Address
Once again Ann I read your commencement address to the seniors in my government and economics classes at the high school I teach at. Thank you so much for taking the time to write it. The response was wonderful from the students. Your words contain compassion and truth and the students "get it". I told them who wrote it. They know who you are! It's nice to get another "perspective" in the classroom. Anytime you want to share again, I'm listening and they will too. Thanks again Ann!
Posted by 2011-06-30 16:22:43.
HEART had me after 10 seconds of MAGIC MAN! would love to hear HEART perform Led Zeppelin's "Babe I'm gonna leave you". Ann's vocals would knock it out of the park! Nancy's guitar work would do it justice......and then some!
Posted by 2011-06-30 16:22:35.
Happy Birthday, Ann
Hi Ann, I'm 46 now. When I was a kid, I had a very troubled childhood. Listening to Heart's music saw me through a lot of heartache over the years (since childhood), and encouraged me to become a rock goddess myself (bass and sing). I just wanted to let you know I'm so grateful for the part you and Nancy have unknowingly played in my life, the help your music has given me and because of this, I'll always love you (as much as a stranger can :-), because of your strength, passion, care, grace, talent, etc..as well as all you've both conveyed with through your art. Universe bless you and have a great birthday! Teri
Posted by 2011-06-30 16:22:06.
Ann you are a amazing woman and loved!!! Cant wait to see you in concert!!!!! here in New Mexico!!!
Posted by 2011-05-19 17:19:53.
Heart, you guys are great, I have seen you five times. Ann, you are loved!! Julie
Posted by 2011-05-04 17:04:14.
Please, include Costa Rica, we love you :)
Only kids are coming, Jonas, Miley, Shakira, no real singers! We want Heart!!!
Posted by 2011-05-04 17:04:05.
aussie die hard fans
Ann and Nancy, please can you come to austraila. i have been a die hard fan since first hearing you with dreamboat annie and have every song and album and love every aspect or your music and have always longed fo ryou guys to tour down under. Now that you are touring with Def Leppard(my second favorite Band)it makes it even more important for your aussie fans.My wife is nuts to for you guys and watched you guys on ellen too. please come down
Posted by 2011-04-08 14:12:19.
Mistral Wind...
I Love Ann and Nancy Wilson! I Love the song Mistral Wind! I Love Heart! Can't wait to see yo again in August!! Keep your Love alive!!!mztralwind
Posted by 2011-04-08 14:11:55.
Aug. 20th 2011 show
Cannot wait to see your show there-saw you Aug. 2010 in Pittsburgh, PA. In the late 1970's, I was looking through my stepdad's albums & was really dumbfounded when I came across an album called "Dreamboat Annie". I thought, "who are these women in this ROCK band? I'd never been exposed to something like it before-you guys changed the direction of my life-I am 42 years old-still playing drums & singing. In the 1980's, I met a guy who said "girl's should not play drums" - now, I look back & laugh! I wish I could find that guy-I would sincerely thank him for motivating me! lol - I work full time selling insurance & I am in 3 working bands, plus one that is perpetually finishing a cd of original music-that band is called "Grinding Grain". Anyway, God bless you guys & thanks again. Sincerely, Kelly Stoffa.
Posted by 2011-03-16 13:32:34.
from trumpettree
i want to thank you both for your heavinly music. i hope your lives are well. you both saved my life through your gift of music. i turn 50 this week, as does my wife, in my eyes you will always be my Girls. ty gary
Posted by 2011-03-16 13:32:14.
Took my boyfriend to see you at House of Blues in Dallas last August for Red Velvet Car tour. Right in the middle of "Magic Man" he proposed after 4 yrs! We just bought tix to see you with Def Leppard in July. Thanx for giving me my own "Magic Man"!
Posted by 2011-03-14 13:31:15.
Toronto Massey Hall Show
Great show at Massey Hall, sorry it took the crowd so long to get on their feet! But when they heard the opening for Crazy on You, the floodgates opened and they rushed the stage. Too cool! I hold out hope for Mistral Wind at the next Toronto-area gig. Keep rockin!
Posted by 2011-03-02 18:48:13.
about Mistral wind
I have listened to this song over and over... the opening chords by Nancy are spectacular I have a friend and she says its literal musical genius! The words and Anns facial expressions even add amazing depth to this work of super creativity. I love Heart since the late 1970's
Posted by 2011-03-02 18:47:43.
Thanks, Very Powerful Song
Being a Sailor and a navy dude, I have always cranked this song the live greatest hits version sounds so kool. Saw the Babe Le Strange tour. This song is your Stairway to Heaven song, I got to see you guys this year, come to Florida
Posted by 2011-03-02 18:44:23.
Ann, I've enjoyed your beautiful melodies since the 70's and always realized that in addition to your obvious talent, both you and Nancy are profoundly wise. After reading your post here, I sense that I might have underestimated you. Having time now to slow down and enjoy a few of the things passed-on during the last 35 years while trying to scratch out an existence, I look forward to finally attending one of your live performances in Tampa this summer. Thanks for continuing to share your gift (and wisdom) with us - Cheers!
Posted by 2011-03-02 18:43:56.
The First Time
When I bought Dog N Butterfly and listened for the very first time I was mesmerized by Mistral Wind. When I heard the the first notes it sent a chill up and down my spine and still does today. Just behind Lighter Touch and Nada One it rests in a very appropriate place. What a way to finish up an album. When I hear it live is when it's true meaning comes alive. WOW, what memories!
Posted by 2011-03-02 18:43:41.
Heart In Moncton NB /FEB 2,2011
I have loved Heart since I was a child. My father was a huge Heart fan and took me to their concert in Portland ME in the late 80's. It was the Brigade Tour.
Since then I have listened to their music faithfully. My father passed away on Dec 21st 2001. Now 10 years after his death I saw them again in Moncton NB . We were enjoying a lovely snow storm but I would skidoo in to see them as long as they were still playing. My father would have been their beside me I am sure. It was a wonderful concert and my friend Tanya and I thought it was the best concert ever. Thank you Nancy and Ann for again Rockin Our World.
Posted by 2011-02-07 09:10:27.
You Saved My Life
At 14, in "76", I lost my mother, it was your music and lyrics that saved me from destruction. "Dreamboat Annie" gave me a reason to still dream, cry, and move on. You will always be my saviors! Don't ever end your dreams either. Your music is a gift to the soul! Thank you!
Posted by 2011-02-07 09:09:49.
OH!!! My god it's so good.The Lady,s from the great northwest Still rock my world.life time love of Heart.Thank you so much JERI
Posted by 2011-01-26 22:30:47.
So happy!
I'm sitting hear listening to the new album,Red Velvet Car. It brings back memories of my days in high school when I first started listening to Heart. Of all the concerts I went to back then,the one I will always remember was on new years eve, 1978 or 79,with Rail,I don't remember the other band,in Seattle.I have always loved listening to Heart and for years had a huge crush on Ann.I even watched the news with the interview on Q13, when the album was debuting.
I wish you ladies the best of luck and hope to hear more new music in the future.
My screen name comes from my time served in Mogadishu,Somalia 1993,I had a cassette I listened to and wore out while I was in country.
Posted by 2011-01-26 22:30:38.
I am 62 years old and I gotta tell ya I have been Heart fanatic since 1978 and those two are now better than ever, I hope now that I finally figured how to join the mongers although I was one in spirit I hope to be a great participant it would be so great one day to meet ann and nancy I just can not believe anns voice and nancys too oh but that guitar can't say enough about them rock on you too New album is super hope it goes platnum BTW please come back to st lous or st charles it was great in sept 4th
Posted by 2011-01-26 22:29:50.
A True Epic
Loved reading this blog, Sue. "Mistral Wind" is such a powerful, amazing song, and a fitting epic closer to "Dog & Butterfly." Thanks for sharing some insight regarding the creative process.
Posted by 2011-01-26 22:28:43.
My Rock Diva
i just luv that comment on "...Jeez, I'm not Ann Wilson!" thingie.
Ann could really, easily jump from octave to octave effortlessly and that's what i love about her voice. About her.
Keep on rockin' ladies!
Posted by 2011-01-26 22:28:09.
Wow ~ thank you for that behind the scenes look into such a great song. Great story!
Posted by 2010-12-26 19:42:25.
A Job Well Done
I have always been captivated by this song. It certainly acheived the efforts put forward. I can imagine how this all came together from your story, and it did from inception to fruition!!
Posted by 2010-12-26 19:42:18.
1st love
i grew up in a strick family rock was listened to discreetly i forget the year 1978 I think heart cheap trick and b.o.c. were coming o town and dog and butterfly was just released wow mistral wind blew me away so I got a ticket and went to my first concert and what a show .ann and nancy I just want to say thanks for that day and mistral wind it could be the best song ever written....fltoneman
Posted by 2010-12-26 19:42:08.
One of the best
I first heard this song on the 1st Greatest hits album (yes on vinyl)and immediately fell in love. Its so ethereal,mystical and deep. Its really exciting to read how it came about. Thank you to all 3 of you for sharing it with the world.
Posted by 2010-12-26 19:41:44.
just saw the performance on DWTS and was stoked! They rocked -and that is a TOUGH song vocally!! I loved these songs in high school and still do! So glad to hear they are back! :)
Posted by 2010-12-26 19:34:12.
RE: Writing Mistral Wind
This is one of my favorite Heart songs, and I'm glad to see that they still revisit it from time to time. The original recording is hauntingly beautiful, but Ann really shined singing this on "The Road Home". What a spectacular rendition!
Posted by 2010-12-26 19:32:09.
A lot of Joy
Ann & Nancy: Just wanted you to know that you have brought a lot of joy and inspiration into my life with your music. I think you both are fantastic musicians and beautiful people. I love you both for all the great songs that are out there to listen to. Wishing you both much happiness and continued success in your life.
Posted by 2010-12-26 19:32:01.
Thank you Heart
I would just like to take the time and say a big thank you to our beloved Heart. I have been a Monger for 35 + years. I have seen those wonderful Wilson sisters perform on many occasions all over the world. Every time I hear a Heart song it makes me very happy. Thank you for the wonderful show in Clarkston, MI this summer. Nancy and Ann, you look wonderful. I love all the new brothers and sisters of Heart. Please keep playing because your music is universal. Thank you and god Bless.
Monger for life/ William
Posted by 2010-12-26 19:30:27.
Divas Concert
The concert was the first one for my 15 and 13 year old girls accompanied by my and dad. Ladies it was me in the crowd at the Divas concert that said LOUDLY ya still got it. My mom loved you guys when I was younger. I grew up listening to your music as mom would crank it up when she heard your songs. I am an active Duty Marine here at Mirimar. Thanks so much for being at the recent concert. Wish you could of played even more than the time allowed. Merry Christmas and ROCK on Ladies!
Posted by 2010-12-26 19:30:14.
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ATLANTA - The American College of Rheumatology joins organizations from around the world in celebrating World Arthritis Day. Held every year on October 12, this year's theme is "Move to Improve" - focusing on using physical activity to combat arthritis and rheumatic diseases - such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, gout and psoriatic arthritis.
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Join us for one of the most exciting visual experiences for photographers in the Western Hemisphere. And it's only 90 miles off the coast of Florida. Cuba is the largest Caribbean Island. It is 760 miles east to west and 55 miles north to south. Its history dates back to the fifteenth century, when Columbus landed in east Cuba. Its culture is influenced by Spanish and African cultures. Our Cuban photo excursion is an 8-day/7-night experience in which you will meet face to face with Cubans from all walks of life. This is an extraordinary opportunity for U.S. citizens to share thoughts, insights, and ideas with the Cuban people, centered on a "People to People" cultural and photo exchange. We will provide participants with a visa and Letter of Authorization for travel from Miami to Havana and back. Our journey will take us to the streets, courtyards, and homes of people who reside in Havana, the capital of the country and its commercial and cultural hub since colonial times. You will learn about daily life in this amazing, complex city and in nearby towns, where we will travel to see special cultural treasures. You will have a rare opportunity to visit with the Cuban people behind the aging facades of their homes, to photograph their interiors and create environmental portraits of the people that we meet. In addition, we will travel to the tobacco plantations of Pinar del Río for an exciting overnight stay. But Havana is the centerpiece of the trip, the center for art, music, dance, and film and the most beautiful city in the Caribbean, regardless of the fading paint and cracking stonework. This is a location-oriented workshop-we will not keep you indoors discussing Photoshop, but we are always there to advise and help out, whether about composition, camera handling, or Photoshop/Lightroom workflows.
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Vintage Standard Oil Station – Woodbine, IA
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This small canopy gas station was formerly a Standard Oil service station before it closed some years back.
posted by: wildernessmama
location: Iowa
date approved: 4/8/2011
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Old Skelly Gas Station - Woodbine, IA
This restored canopy Skelly gas station fits in well along the historic Lincoln Way in Woodbine, IA.
Magnolia Gas Station - Little Rock, Arkansas
Historic former gas station in Little Rock Arkansas.
posted by: BruceS
location: Arkansas
date approved: 4/6/2011
last visited: 5/4/2013
White Eagle Gas Station - Sioux City, IA
This former White Eagle station was built in 1930. The addition to the left of the door might have been built later.
date approved: 3/24/2011
Phillips 66 Service Station, Sanborn, IA
A sign in the window of this tiny service station calls this "Johnny's, a Reborn 1932 Phillips 66 English Cottage Filling Station."
date approved: 3/21/2011
last visited: 12/2/2012
Garage & Filling Station - Scipio, Utah USA
Old Garage & Filling Station in Scipio, Utah
posted by: The_Simpsons
location: Utah
date approved: 3/20/2011
last visited: 6/11/2014
Unnamed Gas Station - Adrian, Michigan
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location: Michigan
The Boundary - Luther, OK
This place once dispensed gasoline; now it dispenses home cooked barbecue.
posted by: hamquilter
location: Oklahoma
date approved: 3/14/2011
Langdon Filling Station - Hot Springs, Arkansas
Historic filling station in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
date approved: 3/12/2011
last visited: 12/5/2013
Kingdom City MO old US 40
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location: Missouri
date approved: 3/9/2011
Schramm's Service Station - Penshurst, Victoria
An old service station still displaying the original sign writing
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location: Victoria, Australia
date approved: 3/5/2011
Vintage Gas Station, Readlyn, IA
Two antique gas pumps (Conoco and Champlin) stand outside the small brick service station to remind visitors of days gone by when one could fill up the tank for a handful of change.
date approved: 3/2/2011
last visited: 7/20/2012
1932 Phillips 66, Atoka, OK
A former Phillips 66 service station, built in 1932, now housing the Atoka County, OK Chamber of Commerce.
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date approved: 2/13/2011
last visited: 3/9/2013
Threatt Filling Station - Luther, OK
This vintage service station was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995 (#95000038).
date approved: 2/9/2011
Small Town Service Station - Carney, OK
You can almost picture the small-town, Norman Rockwell-type picture of this station serving the locals back in 1935.
Clumpner's Mobil Full Service Gas Station - Ogdensburg, WI
This originally was Clumpners Mobil Full Service Gas Station and Garage with 3 gas pumps out front.
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location: Wisconsin
date approved: 2/7/2011
Zilla Teapot Gas Station - Zillah, Washington USA
The Zillah Teapot Gas Station, a local landmark originally located about 15 miles South of Yakima off of Exit 54 on I-82, can now be found in park at 117 First Avenue in Zillah, WA
location: Washington
last visited: 5/25/2014
Old Rock Station - Luther, OK
This old filling station has some old folklore to tickle your fancy.
date approved: 2/5/2011
last visited: 5/18/2014
Skelly Gasoline - Manawa, WI
This Skelly Gas station was built in the early 1920's and included 2 maintenance bays.
date approved: 1/31/2011
Richfield Service Station - Coalinga, CA
The Richfield Service Station in Coalinga, California, is part of the RC Baker Museum.
posted by: DougK
location: California
date approved: 1/19/2011
Magnolia Service Station - Oklahoma City, OK
Who would have ever known...
date approved: 1/16/2011
Pure Oil Company Gas Station - Millsboro, Delaware
Located on Rte. 24 / John J. Williams Hwy. in Millsboro, Delaware
posted by: muffy53
location: Delaware
date approved: 1/10/2011
last visited: 1/14/2011
Old Gray Gas Station - Chickasha, OK
The oldest of three gas stations that used to sit at this intersection.
date approved: 1/8/2011
Chickasha Smoke Shop - Chickasha, OK
From one pollution to another....(smile)
date approved: 1/6/2011
Vintage Gas Station - Excelsior, MN
This old gas station is located at 370 Water Street in Excelsior, MN.
location: Minnesota
date approved: 1/1/2011
last visited: 8/4/2011
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War Governors Declare Loyalty to Lincoln
General George McClellan's inability to secure victory on the battlefield in the summer of 1862 added turmoil to an already fragile situation. Many northern politicians were frustrated with the general's performance, not to mention their anguish over a costly war that was once expected to be a quick victory. Dick Yates, Governor of Illinois, emphasized through speeches and private letters that President Lincoln should implement harsher policies. Senators Trumbull of Illinois and Chandler of Michigan went a step further and said Lincoln needed to be threatened so that he would be forced to employ new policies and even new men.
Governor Andrew Curtin of Pennsylvania recognized the growing resentment against Lincoln across the North. As a result, he asked the president for permission to hold a conference with all of the loyal governors to "take measures for the more active support of the government." Curtin scheduled the meeting for September 24, 1862 at Altoona, Pennsylvania. The meeting took place in the elaborate Logan House Hotel located directly across the street from the Pennsylvania Railroad station. Only twelve governors attended the conference because New York's Edward Morgan refused Governor Curtin's invitation on the grounds that it lacked "any information as to the purpose of the meeting," Governor Buckingham of Connecticut was delayed, and Michigan's Governor Blair was too busy with the state Republican convention to attend.
Two days before the meeting on September 22, 1862, Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. The order significantly decreased many of the governors' qualms with the president, especially the Republicans who had been calling for sterner policies. Although the governors agreed on the Emancipation Proclamation, they continued to disagree on McClellan as the Union general in charge of the Army of the Potomac. They debated McClellan's abilities in the Logan House parlor but failed to reach a unanimous conclusion.
The only issue the governors could agree on was the terms of a proclamation. They decided to show their support for Lincoln by drafting an address and then wiring it directly to Washington. The Address stated "…we pledge without hesitation, to the President of the United States, the most loyal and cordial support." The governors also emphasized their approval of the Emancipation Proclamation saying, "we trust and believe that the policy now inaugurated will be crowned with success, will give speedy and triumphant victories over our enemies, and secure to this nation and this people the blessing and favor of the Almighty God."
There were a variety of factors that contributed to Lincoln's decision to issue the controversial order. Lincoln claimed the proclamation was the result of driving the Confederacy back over the Potomac, but contemporary Democrats asserted the Altoona Conference was the deciding factor. Historian William Hesseltine asserted "whatever the reason for the Emancipation Proclamation" the Altoona Address was a "valuable document for Lincoln, and he used it to coerce state executives." Despite the reasons for issuing the proclamation, it cannot be denied that the Loyal War Governors Conference assured Lincoln that he would maintain vital support during the war.
- Hesseltine, William., Lincoln and the War Governors (New York: Alfred A Knopf, 1955), 249-273..
- War Governors, "Statement by the Loyal War Governors to President Lincoln September 24, 1862", PHMC, http://www.explorepahistory.com/odocument.php?docid=63 (accessed October 1, 2008).
- Edward Morgon, "Letter to Governor Curtin: September 16, 1862", Bucknell University, http://www.isr.bucknell.edu/Collections%5Fand%5FBorrowing/Special%5FCollectio %5FUniversity%5FArchives/Union%5FCounty%5FHistory/website/civilwar/docs/6209 6TGC/620916TGCTR.htm (accessed October 4, 2008.).


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So now the bike is slowly getting equipped. Sorry for the dirt. But very important for our climate here: The chain stays clean regardless of weatherconditions :- )
After being bypassed by some younger guys I just had to upgrade the bike with some racer equipment. But also all the stuff for touring. This bike is so easy to handle!


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A recent antique appraisal customer supplied the above images of a 19th century pedestal that they had in their possession and were wondering if it were worth restoration of the piece considering the shape it was currently in (click the image for large view).
The coloration seen on the metalwork gave rise to a discussion on whether it was possibly made by Kilian Brothers, but from my observations, their use of color was typical on the wood itself, in the incising, and not on the attached ornamentation. My take was that this pedestal was probably circa 1870s and I wasn't going as far as giving a geographic origin since I had an underlying feeling that it could have been from Europe but didn't yet want to rule out U.S.
Cut to a few weeks later, I ran into a reference image that I believe is Michael's very pedestal as originally shown in France in 1860. Every aspect of his pedestal pieces matches up with the center one in Victor Quetin's Paris catalog image located within a past Magazine Antiques issue (click image to enlarge). Michael has nearly all the pieces save for a couple seated figures at the top surface.
I have not done the research yet to determine the importance of Victor Quetin's work, but this was an enjoyable discovery that is worth sharing.


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The Royals have outgrown their current Hogwood Park base and are looking to build a state-of-the-art facility which will bring them in line with other Premier League clubs.
Chief Executive Nigel Howe said: "We are striving to improve all aspects of the football club and have agreed in principle a contract with Bearwood to purchase land and build a new training ground, subject to planning permission.
"Bearwood is one of a number sites we have looked at and of course there is a long way to go before anything is confirmed or any work can begin.
"As a club we aim to build, evolve and succeed so we need to move away from the current site at Hogwood, which we have outgrown.
"With the plans we have in place for the first team facility, and our desire to have the best possible Academy, this is a vital step and if all goes well then it can can only be of benefit to the football club."


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This Saturday I am starting a small stall at the entrance to our home (on the Moate/Mount Temple road) selling freshly baked goods such as buns, bread and anything else I decide to bake that morning, jam, eggs from our happy hens and some fresh produce from the garden, as it becomes available. Once there is a demand I hope to continue my stall every Saturday morning from 10am until 1 pm.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Fresh Produce Stall Opening this Saturday
Posted by Nessa Robins Labels: bread, buns, eggs, fresh produce, jam, stall
4 comments:
- Erika said...
Best of luck with the stall Nessa, sounds like a great idea!
- May 27, 2010 at 10:07 AM
- Nessa Robins said...
Thanks Erika. I heard your buns were very impressive at the weekend!!! I want to try and get some of that rainbow dust they sounded lovely.
- May 27, 2010 at 11:21 AM
- Petra said...
Please start online shop too, while you are at it.
- May 27, 2010 at 12:33 PM
- FIONA CLAFFEY said...
Good luck with your stall.You could also supply the local farmers market with fresh produce.Your satay sauce is delicious.
- May 27, 2010 at 9:33 PM
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The Bachelor of Applied Science degree is designed to cap designated associate degree programs. Admission to this program requires completion of an associate of applied science or associate of applied technology degree, in a business area from an accredited school in the Technical College System of Georgia. The program covers the common professional component in Business Administration with additional courses to fulfill the requirements of Areas A through E of the core. This coursework will prepare a candidate for a supervisory role in business or industry.
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The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program provides students with a strong foundation in the management of business and service enterprises. The program has a technology focus that prepares students for the changing business arena. The program has concentrations: Accounting, Management, Management Information Systems, and Marketing.
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An extension for Larry Fitzgerald is the Arizona Cardinals biggest need
Published: July 05, 2011 @ 8:59am
When I was younger my mother would always repeat the phrase �is it a want, or is it a need?' At the time I found it about as profound as the adult me found Transformers 3, nothing but pointless noise with little real value. I mean come on, that new black Suns Charles Barkley jersey was both a need and a want. The Sega Genesis with NFL 94, where you could trade players for the first time, and NBA Jam Tournament Edition was a definite need because of just how much I longed for it. Those LA Gear sneakers that lit up had to be mine because they'd up my cool factor at school with the popular kids in the parachute pants. As you could tell, my style and sense of what was truly needed was just a slight bit off.
As I've grown older Momma Espo's advice has begun to carry more weight. Once I went out on my own and the dollars I earned were the ones paying for those �wants and needs' the delineation became quite clear. A roof over my head? A definite need. That extra video game system with the new NBA Jam? Unfortunately a bigger want than a New York media member starting Steve Nash to the Knicks rumors.
When the NFL lockout is lifted and the league has a truncated free agency period that closely resembles one of those scenes in a movie where dozens of women fight over one wedding dress, the Arizona Cardinals will have to heed my mother's advice. They'll have to figure out what is a need, and what is a want.
Many will argue a linebacker who can put pressure on the quarterback is a need. Nope, it's a want. Offensive line? Closer to a need, but still not the most important thing on the list. Adding a quarterback falls in the need column but that isn't even the top priority.
Fitzgerald is the face of the franchise and the only player on the Cardinals who transcends the local market. He's a nationally recognized name with a smile that is a marketer's dream. Oh, and did I mention he's one of the two best receivers in football?
Entering the season without extending Fitz would be a bigger distraction than a Katy Perry inspired outfit at a church picnic. Fans, coaches and his teammates, not to mention Fitzgerald himself, will wonder what the future holds instead of trying to focus on what the present has to offer.
By locking up -- is it still too soon to use that term in a positive manner? -- Fitzgerald to a long term deal it shows the franchise's commitment to the future and can go a long, long way to officially retiring the notion of the �same old Cardinals'. (The question is, does it get a spot in the ring of honor since it's hung around for so long?)
When the lockout is lifted there are two needs. One, re-signing Fitzgerald and one-b, finding a quarterback. Like the shoes, jersey and video game systems from when I was a kid, everything else is just a want and nothing more.


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Panda Food
A Few Facts about Panda Food
It is common knowledge that the panda bear relies on a steady diet of bamboo, but it is likely that many are not aware that panda food has evolved from meat to bamboo over the years.
The few remaining pandas live in Southwest China in the cold and damp mountainous regions of the area. Forests of evergreens and leafy trees tower here, with patches of bamboo growing below. There are about 25 varieties of bamboo that are food sources for the bear, but within their normal ranges, only four or five of these are used as panda food. Each type of bamboo grows in individual patches. As bamboo matures, flowers and then seeds are produced before the plant dies away. When this happens, pandas must move to another area to find food.
An unusual fact about the panda is that its digestive system is actually designed for a carnivore. Scientists believe that over the 2 or 3 million years that the panda is known to have existed, they have adapted their diets. This is most likely due to the fact that they were unable to compete with other carnivorous animals for food. While they are designed to eat meat, bamboo is the principal panda food; although grasses and small animals are consumed from time to time as well.
The fact that they have this carnivorous digestive system yet eat an almost exclusively herbivorous diet means that much of the bamboo that the panda eats is eliminated as waste. Not much of the plant's nutrients are absorbed at a time, so the panda must eat large quantities in frequent feedings in order to get the nutrients they require. Up to 40 pounds a day of bamboo is eaten by the panda; food that is becoming scarcer as their habitats grow smaller and smaller.
Water is a much needed element for the panda. A large part of the requirements are obtained from the panda food, bamboo shoots and grasses which contains about 50% water. Mountain rivers and streams, flowing from high peaks were snow continuously melts and feeds the tributaries, supplies the panda with the rest of the water they need.
In zoos where the bear is protected, diets are more varied. While bamboo is still supplied as panda food, their diets are supplemented with root vegetables such as carrots and yams. Specially formulated biscuits are also offered to make sure the pandas in captivity are receiving all of the nutrients their stocky bodies require.
There is no definitive answer as to how and why the panda changed its diet from meat to bamboo, or even when. It is known, however, that bamboo is now a necessary panda food that is becoming less and less available to the bear in the wild; challenging its very survival. Preserving these natural habitats will ensure the panda will be with us for generations to come.


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In Squaring Off, Zócalo invites authors into the public square to answer five questions about the essence of their books. For this round, we pose questions to Gary B. Gorton, the Frederick Frank Class of 1954 Professor of Management and Finance at the Yale School of Management and author of Misunderstanding Financial Crises: Why We Don't See Them Coming.
Gorton argues that most post-mortems of the recent financial crisis failed to recognize the culpability of what he calls "the shadow banking system" and new-fangled forms of debt. He believes these innovations are necessary to markets, and mustn't be done away with, but that we need to properly regulate them so that we know when they're about to cause a modern run on the banks—the kind of run that even George Bailey in his most persuasive folksy tone can't stop.


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The Department of Modern Languages (MODL) offers courses in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish.
On the undergraduate level, The Department of Modern Languages has programs for a Bachelor of Arts in French or Spanish, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Critical Languages and International Studies in Chinese, German, or Russian.
Students may earn a Certificate in Localization and Translation in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Korean, Portuguese, or Russian, or a Certificate in Translation Studies in Spanish.
Students may pursue a Minor in all languages offered by The Department of Modern Languages.
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Learning other languages has always formed a critical part of a well-rounded education. In today's global economy, the ability to communicate in languages other than one's own has become an increasingly valuable asset sought after by employers across the public and private sectors. Our substantive programs prepare students for research, translation, literary studies, teaching, and business.


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August 2012
Framingham State alumni met up on the Cape aboard the Lobster Roll Sunset Dinner Cruise, which sailed from East Dennis on July 27.
The picturesque adventure has become an annual event hosted by the Office of Alumni Relations.
The evening began with cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and conversation aboard the S.S. Lobster Roll,
followed by a delicious meal featuring fresh lobster, prime rib and other dinner options.
This continues to be one of our most popular events for alumni each summer.
This fall marks the 40th anniversary of Rams Football at Framingham State.
Join your former teammates and fellow football alumni for an afternoon game against UMASS Dartmouth at Bowditch Athletic and Cultural Complex.
After the game join your friends on campus for a casual dinner with the football family in the Framingham State University Athletic Center Gymnasium.
You'll hear from legends of the past and we will have exciting announcements about the future of football at Framingham State!
September 15, 2012
1PM Framingham State University Rams vs. UMASS Dartmouth Corsairs at Bowditch Athletic and Cultural Complex in Framingham
Reception immediately following the game
Athletic Center Gymnasium, Framingham State University Campus
Casual dinner begining at 6:00 p.m.
$50 per person
You may register on-line by visiting www.framingham.edu/alumnievents
Or call Mark Veligor at 508-626-4609
The United States Green Building Council has officially certified North Hall as a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold environmentally-sustainable building.
The 410-bed residence hall, which opened last fall, is located at the north end of State Street and features ultrahigh-efficiency boilers, a geothermal heat pump system that helps heat the building in the winter and cool it in the summer, and a 20,000 gallon underground cistern that captures and diverts rainwater to irrigate the surrounding landscapes. Other green aspects of the building include high-efficiency toilets, a bottle filter station for students to fill their reusable bottles, and rooftop ventilators that recover energy by taking heat out of the exhaust air to reheat the air coming in during the winter. One hundred percent of the electricity consumed by the building is purchased from renewable sources.
"When we sought input from our students, faculty and staff on the design of North Hall, one thing everyone agreed upon is that it should be environmentally friendly," Framingham State President Timothy J. Flanagan said. "With its designation as a Gold Certified LEED building, the entire FSU community can feel proud to have a facility that adheres to the highest standards for environmental sustainability. I congratulate the many architects and engineers whose design and expertise led to this accomplishment."
North Hall's design team included Pfeufer Richardson Architects, Einhorn Yafee Prescott, and Richard Burck Associates Landscape Architects. Consigli Construction Co., Inc. was the construction manager.
Our annual alumni trip to the Berkshires to visit Tanglewood is scheduled for Sunday, August 12. If you've never taken part in this FSU tradition before, this is the year to participate!
A luxury motorcoach will depart from the Framingham State University Maynard Road Parking lot at 10 a.m. sharp.
Event cost includes venue admission, a gourmet picninc style lunch, transportation and a $10.00 contributiuon to the Framingham State University Annual Fund.
The concert begins at 2:30 p.m. and the return trip to Framingham will occur immediately following.
This year Tanglewood presents Conductor Christoph von Dohnányi and pianist, Paul Lewis who will be performing pieces by Beethoven, Mozart and Strauss.
To register for the event contact the
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The Office of Development and Alumni Relations is pleased to publish
@ Framingham State, our e-newsletter to keep alumni and friends of Framingham State connected to the University.
Each e-newsletter features information about upcoming events on campus.
The University will continue to mail the biannual alumni magazine, as well as individual e-mails about specific events throughout the year.
We hope you find this e-newsletter helpful and engaging.
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
5 p.m. Pre-game Reception at Jillian's, Boston
7 p.m. Boston Red Sox v. LA Angels of Anaheim
Limited seating available
Call 508-626-4687 for ticket details
Saturday, September 15, 2012
1:00 p.m. game at Bowditch Athletic and Cultural Complex in Framingham.
Immediately Followed by a reception in the athletic center gym on campus.
Casual dinner will begin at 6:00 p.m.
$50 per person
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"Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow"
Friday, September 28, 2012 – Saturday, September 29, 2012
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Capoeira Angola
Monday, September 17, 2012
1:30 p.m.
Ecumenical Center
Grassroots Advocate Who Cleaned up the Nashua River
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
4:00 p.m.
Alumni Room, D. Justin McCarthy Center
Thursday, November 1, 2012
3 p.m.
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