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World Cup 2014: Nigeria assured by President over bonuses
Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has assured the country's senior players at the World Cup that the squad will be paid their bonus money.
The president's guarantee comes a day after after the Super Eagles players boycotted training on Thursday.
BBC Sport understands Nigeria's players fear they will not be paid after the tournament - a situation that occurred after last year's Confederations Cup.
Nigeria play France in the last 16 of the tournament on Monday.
While the players have demanded they receive their money now, the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) is not in a position to make that payment until it receives its prize money from Fifa.
It is that impasse that has led President Jonathan to intervene.
There also appears to be an issue over the amount the players think they are owed.
BBC Sport understands the players believe they are each $15,000 (£8,800) short of what they were expecting for reaching the last 16 in Brazil.
It is thought the problem lies in the interpretation of the bonus structure, with the players believing they will only receive $10,000 for their win 1-0 over Bosnia-Hercegovina and $5,000 for the 0-0 draw with Iran.
The players' understanding was they would receive a $30,000 payment for qualifying from the group.
However, it is believed the NFF's offer to the players includes the agreed win and draw bonuses plus 30% of the prize money due from Fifa for reaching the knockout stage.
This is understood to rise to 40% of the prize money from Fifa if Nigeria were to win their round of 16 match, 50% for a quarter-final victory, 60% for a win in the semi-final stage and 70% for lifting the trophy.
While all parties work to find a resolution to the misunderstanding, coach Stephen Keshi has insisted it will not affect the team's performance.
And it has been confirmed to the BBC that the players will travel to Brasilia on Friday as scheduled and will train in the evening and over the weekend.
It is not the first time the Super Eagles have made a stance over money - last year they arrived late for the Confederations Cup in Brazil.
Source: BBC
CommentsThis article has 32 comment(s), give your comment
ginger says:June 27, 2014 10:20 pm@selfmade, u are among d few ghanians I respect so much on dis forum, pls, can u tell on what basis is ghana d best african team in d world?... I knew it from d start dat our ghanian brothers will never support us against france dey will rather support france to beat us dats african man mentality for u..
ginger says:June 27, 2014 10:22 pm"On what basis is ghana d best african team in world cup"
selfmade says:June 27, 2014 10:56 pmNigeria is going to the quarter finals in this WC and I have my reasons!! Mark it today! Everything favors them!
mikron says:June 27, 2014 11:14 pmhahahahah the losers are at it again. Ghanaians are praying for our downfall in the round of 16 as their weak and kungfu fighting team is out. what sore losers. i have news for u, we re beating france come monday. watch out. Nigeria and Algeria we trust. the best so far. how i wish ivory coast are here with us. they are the 3rd best african team after the above 2.
wamaselo says:June 27, 2014 05:22 pmAfricaaaaaaaaaaaaaa...............
Botswana says:June 27, 2014 06:21 pmNigeria n Algeria be strong and make Africa shine now,the whole continent is behind you.
Collynzo says:June 27, 2014 07:10 pmGayna is out, I guess it is time for GSN to start talking about all things Nigeria.
king says:June 27, 2014 07:16 pmFrance will beat Nigeria hands down.Mark my words
wakaso says:June 27, 2014 07:18 pmu are right,GSN wil now b talkin about NIGERIA.
OGYA says:June 27, 2014 08:26 pmTalk about money and you are out. The next chicken to be fried will be the Super Chickens. They are out. They are on their last led. Thanks for a free goal given to them.
selfmade says:June 27, 2014 08:44 pmGhana has been the BEST AFRICAN TEAM IN THE WC and I want anyone to debate me on this! I want AA to stay but before he do that he needs to TELL US WHAT HAPPENED IN BRAZIL! If he has lost the dressing room, he needs to resign and if not, then he should tell us what was the reasons behind what happened in Brazil! AA CAN WIN US THE AFCON! Everything I have said concerning this WC came to pass and even before this WC started, I said we should concentrate on the next edition of the AFCON as we are in a pole position to win and it seems like am a prophet! AA ll win us the AFCON!
bj says:June 27, 2014 09:11 pmWhy is it some Ghanians hate their Nigeria brothers? It is high time we supported both Nigeria and Algeria so that these teams can do Africa proud. France cannot stop Super Eagles, I can put my money on it. I see Nigeria in Semi Final becs of Keshi. I'm not a Prophet but the Team is good. Algeria cannot survive Germany. Ghana lost their chance to progress against USA.
Rasheed says:June 27, 2014 09:17 pmFrance will beat Nigeria hands down. Mark my words
goodnews says:June 27, 2014 09:28 pmGod bless super eagles, God bless nig, God bless africa
Johnwizey says:June 27, 2014 11:45 pmGhana should keep hating on Nigeria. We are beating France come Monday, we are not responsible for your woes. So you guyz should shut the hell up and see how the Super Eagles will surprise the world on Monday
KiSy says:June 27, 2014 11:52 pmU think nigayria can beat mighty France with hit and run football. This no be Iran oo. Has keshi ever beaten an European team. Abeg make I hear word!
OGYA says:June 28, 2014 12:06 amSelfmade, you are full of bunk, what kind of crap have you written? You really want this cream wheat to tell you what happened in Brazil. I hope you are not drunk. And then your idiocy continues with your childish comment that you believe this crunk can win Ghana the AFCON. Keep Dreaming On. I don't blame you, birds of the same feathers flock together.
Olu of 9ja says:June 28, 2014 12:35 amSay anything about 9ja, but we do not want to play entertaining football, but to win matches and tournaments.Go Super Eagles, Go Nigeria, Go Africa
Rasheef says:June 28, 2014 01:02 amSelmade'are you challenging me?.We shall see.
kwasi nkroma says:June 28, 2014 01:16 am@ginger and DJ my brothers we are talking about soccer here .and looking at the subsequent games nothing shows that Nigeria will survive France.am an African and proud to be one forever but Nigeria against France hmmmm.I have already bet it and is going to be first half win to France
selfmade says:June 28, 2014 01:24 amOgya... I had wanted to insult u very well but am not but ll rather talk sense to u as I can see from your stupid write-ups here about tribalism and all those bullshits in 21 century as coming from a deranged moron! U are the first person and a ghanaian that in have seen over here linking the national team to tribes and that tells me that u nothing than a pipe fiend, living in a hole and watching the world from a crack!! U have no shame and dignity as a Ghanaian and I pity u a lot because if anyone can come to a social forum like this to spew those bullshits about certain tribe in Ghana,then that empty, inferior filled tribe bigot deserves noones attention and is clear that forumites see you as nothing than a small time village champion with identity crisis!! In 21st century when all people are coming together to build a strong world and a united humanity, am just sorry that u are still living in the caveman's eras and still preaching tribalism! U are one sorry Ghanaian and Ghana is as it today because of your deranged type!! Dude, I don't know u and I don't want u to be my friend, but judging from BACKWARDS WRITE UPS HERE which is full of tribal hatred and bigotry,u better do some soul searching to deal with these demons troubling u because SUPREME TRIBALIST ARE NOTHING THAN COWARDS! Is very shameful of u to come here to spew such venom which is not only childish and immature but it speaks volumes of who u are, how your family are and the environment that u were raise in! Take your time to read all the comments posted here from time immemorial and tell me if its TRIBAL BASED! In fact, the forumites over here may have one or two issues but they show CLASS AND LEVEL not to descend into any tribal sentiments except u who always incite tribal and ethnic sentiments! If u think that u can his behind your phone or PC to incite tribal bigotry here, better think twice because the phone or the PC was made by a human being and the same human being have the means to tracked whatever comes from it! The law is no respecter of person! Finally, is about time u know your entity because u are lost soul searching for a proper identity but to remind u, a lot of Ghanaians are above this STONE AGE MENTALITY OF YOURS AND PROBABLY YOUR FAMILY and we know that to jaw, jaw is better than to war, war and that's why after 50 something yrs though we still facing hardships,we still togather as one people! U are a very dangerous person and a nation wrecker but I challenge u to break yourself from COLONIAL CHAINS AND MENTALIY ENSLAVEMENT BECASUE YOUR ARE STILL BOND with the chains!! Beneath, whether white, blue, grey, brown etc we are the SAME!!
selfmade says:June 28, 2014 01:46 amFrance is very beatable in this WC and in fact there is no team that is not beatable under the sun! Those sayings are just urban myth or illusions!! Nigeria can beat them and one thing forumites keep forgetting is that, Nigeria just like Ghana are slow starters in major tournaments but peaks at the competition progresses and that's why Nigeria looks more far dangerous going into the France game! People keeps referring to Nigeria game against Bosnia and Iran as their reference point of how bad Nigeria is but I can tell those people that Ghana and Nigeria always plays their best games against quality oppositions or the the quality opposition brings the best out of these two nations! Ghana and Germany is a typical eg!! Nigeria ll beat france comes Monday!! Mark it! Some Ghanaians are getting jealous because Nigeria is making waves but a word to these people that, A JEALOSU PERSON CAN NEVER PROGRESS IN LIFE!! If u don't let or allow your neighbour to harvest a thousand, u ll never harvest a ten!
Emma says:June 28, 2014 01:47 amGhana - appearance bonus for a player = $ 100,000.00 Nigeria - for qualifying to the round of 16 = $ 30,000.00 ....appearance bonus???? $..... May be I am wrong. Who is richer and who cares? I hope it does not affect the performance of the Super Eagles in their next match. Viva African soccer!
selfmade says:June 28, 2014 02:26 amNigeria unlike Ghana has some solid CV with respect to beating big European or south american teams! Checked the profile of Nigeria and u can see that they have defeated spain, Brazil and Argentina in the Olympics and they rise to the occasion when least expected! People thinks France is unbeatable but south Africa defeated France in 2010 WC and Senegal also defeated the same France who were then defending champions joint WC! France has lost to all African opposition from in two previous wcs and that shows that Nigeria rather has an edge over France on Monday! Nigeria ll beat France judging from my football history! The France national team always falls flat and always struggle against African opposition due to their nature of games and the players they use and that's why Nigeria starts as favorite against them! Someone ll say France lost all their games in south Africa and hence south Africa wins is a fluke but if that bafana squad can beat France with even more seasonal players, then, Nigeria who are the reigning champions in Africa with this squad ll easily beat france on a good day! Those who are waiting for Nigeria to fall on Monday better find some heart absorbers or shock absorbers as Nigeria ll clinically beat France on monday!! Lastly, Nigeria has been the most tactical African team in Brazil something ghana was doing very well in our two previous wcs and though they haven't play that free flowing Nigerian football in this WC, they have done the most important thing of progressing to the second round and should they maintain that tactical disposition on Monday, history favors them to beat France on Monday!! France has fall to all African opponents in the WC and they ll fall for the third time! I know what am saying because prior to the WC,I said that Ghana has not beaten any western European team before and that both portugal and Germany ll deny us our spot and I was right!
kwame says:June 28, 2014 03:08 amEven life in most times is by chance or luck, not to talk of football. So respect should be given to whom its due and our african brothers that made it to round 2. Peace....
Boro says:June 28, 2014 05:17 amThey boycotted training because of bonus? Hahaha! Ok get ready because you are next to come. West africa indiscipline ( wai for short).
Nigeria the best in everything says:June 28, 2014 07:21 amwe are the best we no de carry last like black goat, Nigeria 3 France 1. Fly eagles fly the sky is the limit.
CARTELMAN says:June 28, 2014 07:22 amDis is Ramadan period remember. Muslems including the players will be fasting. With France parading mostly islamic players ranging from Benzema, Sissoko, Sacko, Sagna etc and Nigeria parading only christian players except one Ahmed Musa, i dnt see the French standing in our way to the quaters.
Nwan9ja says:June 28, 2014 07:37 amThis stupid gsn, u refused to write about nigeria's victory against Bosnia but has jumped out at d slightest bad news in the mighty super eagles to report nonesense, jealousy will kill u people and nigeria will continue to progress.
bj says:June 28, 2014 08:47 amI don't know why some Ghanians have this kind of mentality. Ghana and Nigeria are more than a brothers. Ghana is my second country. Let us put senstiment and rivalary apart, Super Eagles all the way. I shed tears when USA scored d winning goal against Ghana. I want Ghana and Nigeria to succeed at full international level as they have done in both U17,U20 and U23. Let rally round the Super Eagles. They are the only Africa Hope. Go super eagles, go Africa
ty says:June 29, 2014 03:39 amNa bad belle go kill you ghanians. What d f*ck. Idiotic mambas
Femi says:June 29, 2014 09:53 pmThis is the worst football website on the planet. Its sponsors are blindly sentimental and most of the stories I read here are highly hypocrytical. They say that GSN is strictly for Ghananian soccer stories but whenever your brothers in Nigeria lose a game or have negative bonus issues in the SE's camp to resolve, they jump to this site with stories carrying outrageous headlines. For your imformation, this website is creating hatred among football fans across the continent and u people should stop this rubbish.


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When I first came to the US as a foreign student, I didn't have a car for the first few months because I lived in a dormitory and my parents assumed that I would eat at the cafeteria at school, and I did…for a few months.
Then I got bored with the cafeteria's menus, got my first driver's license and car, and moved into an apartment. I started to cook on my own mainly because I missed my mom's food. The closest Japanese supermarket was miles away and I was still scared of driving on the high speed American freeways back then. Luckily, American supermarkets in the area carried some Asian products so I could get some basic ingredients there, which saved the cost of flying back home to ease my craving for my mom's home cooked meals.
Today I'm guest blogging at The Three Little Piglets, where my blogger friend Jen shares easy, healthy, and budget-friendly recipes. When she asked me if I can make a Japanese dish with a few easy-to-find but essential ingredients, I thought authentic Chicken Teriyaki would be a great first introductory dish for cooking Japanese food.
Just so you know, the "chicken teriyaki sauce" in a bottle does not taste like real teriyaki sauce in Japan. Like I mentioned before in my Beef Teriyaki post, teriyaki is a cooking technique: teri means "luster" given by the sweet soy sauce marinade and yaki means "cooking/grilling" and it's not really the name of the sauce.
Please click HERE to check the recipe and say hello to Jen. If you enjoy baking, you will love following her blog. I personally can't wait to try her Just Like Doubletree Cookies and Orange Cardamom Madeleines. Hmmmmm! Just talking about them make me drool! So dear readers, when you think of Japanese food, what dish comes to your mind first?
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- 1 lb boneless chicken thigh with skin (1 lb = 454 g)
- 1 Tbsp neutral flavor oil (vegetable, canola, etc) (for Step 4)
- 2 Tbsp sake (for cooking)
- 1 tsp neutral flavor oil (vegetable, canola, etc) (for Step 7)
- Cut each chicken thigh into 4 pieces. Prick the chicken with a fork so it absorbs more flavor.
- Combine the teriyaki sauce ingredients in a medium bowl or Ziploc bag.
- Add the chicken into the bowl and marinate for at least 2-3 hours in the refrigerator.
- Heat the oil in a non-stick pan over medium high heat and place the chicken pieces skin side down, RESERVING the sauce (Do not add any liquid so that chicken will brown nicely).
- When skin side is nicely browned, flip the chicken and add sake. Quickly cover the pan and cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes.
- Remove the chicken to a plate and wipe off excess grease from the pan.
- Heat the oil and put the chicken back in the pan, skin side down, and cook until the skin becomes crispy.
- Flip the chicken and pour the reserved sauce and cook until the sauce is reduced. Use a spoon to pour the sauce on top of the chicken while cooking.
- Transfer the chicken to a plate and drizzle the remaining sauce on top.
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Abby 1-18
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"reign in blood"
Since: May 09
#1 Jan 18, 2013
DEAR ABBY: My elderly uncle and aunt have a son-in-law who -- to put it mildly -- spins tall tales. "Tom" has been everywhere, done everything and insists on telling anyone who will listen all about it. He speaks many languages fluently (until someone addresses him in one of them) and has had countless adventures in various countries, although he can't locate them on a map.
My uncle and aunt have bought two cars for their financially unstable daughter and this phony. Both times, Tom insisted on maintaining them himself (another of his legendary skills). Afterward, both cars required major repairs and eventually had to be scrapped.
After Tom's stint as a highly decorated Navy SEAL, he morphed into a genius at creating computer software, when he wasn't touring with a famous bluegrass band -- the name of which he can't remember.
I am concerned that my uncle and aunt are so awed by this man that they might one day allow him to manage their finances (there is no topic Tom is not an expert on) or let him fix the brakes on their vehicle. I think you know where I'm heading.
I have to bite my tongue to keep from saying, "Tom, Yokohama is a city, not a country. And if you're really best friends with Johnny Depp, why not invite him over so we can all meet him? Oh, and what you're passing off as Farsi is Pig Latin."
Is there a way to tactfully intervene before something awful happens without upsetting anyone?-- THE QUEEN OF ENGLAND
DEAR ROYAL HIGHNESS: Yes, if you do it privately, and say you are speaking up only because you are worried about their welfare. Then explain why you think Tom's stories don't hold water and point out that if he should volunteer any financial advice to them they should first run it past an unbiased non-family member such as their banker, lawyer, CPA or pastor before making any investments.
From your description, Tom appears to be a con man or compulsive liar. But whether your uncle and aunt choose to accept your input is up to them.
DEAR ABBY: I work at home and use my computer. Everyone who lives here is over 35.
My step-grandchildren visit regularly, and I have told the children's mother that I have no parental restrictions on my computer. She assured me not to worry about it because she has reinforced the rules of responsible Internet usage with them and is confident her children won't break the rules. As far as I know, they haven't.
Today, one of my brothers-in-law visited and brought along his young teenage daughter. I let her play on the computer, and he caught her in a chat room with an older teenage boy. Instead of blaming her, he attacked me for being too permissive with children and computers.
Do you think it is my responsibility to "protect" his teenager on my computer?-- JUST A GEEK IN SOUTH CAROLINA
DEAR JUST A GEEK: No, I do not. I suspect that you were attacked because of displaced anger. His daughter deserved the scolding; however, because he could not (for whatever reason) scold her, he directed his anger at you instead.
"...,to wit"
Since: Jun 09
Location hidden
#2 Jan 18, 2013
Are chat rooms something which are filtered out for young teenagers? It sounds awfully broad.
Since: Jan 10
Location hidden
#3 Jan 18, 2013
L1: First of all, stop worring about your aunt and uncle. Second, have fun with it. Mess with the guy's head.
L2: Tell this relative to go fk himself. The daughter did nothing wrong.
"I Am Mine"
Since: Dec 08
Location hidden
#4 Jan 18, 2013
LW1: Are your aunt and uncle old and senile? No? Then what makes you think that you're the only one that can tell he's full of shit?
LW2: Remind him who the parent is.
"reign in blood"
Since: May 09
#5 Jan 18, 2013
I don't think the lw is an awful broad, but she said there were no parental controls or filters on her computer. And I sign into chat rooms as a 14 yo girl all the time, so no, it's not something that is filtered.
"reign in blood"
Since: May 09
#6 Jan 18, 2013
1- I'm curious as to why you don't seem concerned for your cousin? But yes, if you think your aunt and uncle are being played, say something.
"I Am Mine"
Since: Dec 08
Location hidden
#7 Jan 18, 2013
Concerned in what way? Are you suggesting he has legitimate medical mental issues? If not, the only alternative I see is that he's just a full of shnit attention wh-0-re. Exactly waht is there to be concerned about?
Since: Dec 07
DuPage County
#8 Jan 18, 2013
1 If you mess withthe gu, it'll expose how fulla crap he is. If your relatives are too thick still to see through, you've done your dut.
2 Tell your BIL to take a long walk. Not you problem, it's his.
Since: Dec 07
DuPage County
#9 Jan 18, 2013
For Pete's sake:
1 If you mess with the guy, it'll expose how fulla crap he is. If your relatives are too thick still to see through it, you've done your duty.
2 Tell your BIL to take a long walk. Not your problem, it's his.
Since: Mar 09
#12 Jan 18, 2013
I think edog means the LW's aunt & uncle's daughter, the LW's cousin, who is married to Tom (the storyteller).
#10 Jan 18, 2013
Concerned that the cousin doesn't know her husband is full of it.
*shrug* My BIL is something like the person described (not as bad, he's more about exaggeration than pure making up of bs) and my sister seems to have her head on straight about what can be believed and what can't be believed.
"reign in blood"
Since: May 09
#11 Jan 18, 2013
The lw is concerned that this guy is taking advantage of her aunt and uncle. If he's so full of sht and manipulative towards them, why isn't she concerned that her cousin, who is married to this guy, might be getting manipulated in the same way or even worse.
Since: Mar 09
#13 Jan 18, 2013
L2: What Abby said; you didn't do anything wrong, your BIL dropped the ball and is looking for someone else to blame. However, I do suggest that you stop letting everyone use your computer. Especially if you use it for work; what if someone inadvertently downloads a virus and fries your stuff? Or sees confidential/proprietary info (depending on what kind of work you do)?
"I Am Mine"
Since: Dec 08
Location hidden
#14 Jan 18, 2013
eh. i thought the dude was the couples son and therefore daughter was his sister. my mistake
"Where is Everyone?"
Since: Jul 12
Location hidden
#15 Jan 18, 2013
L1: I like Red's and Saluki's take on this one. Mess with him good. That would be a blast.
L2: You should have calmly told him (b/c people look stupid when they get all angry and the other person stays calm) that his daughter's actions are her and his responsibility and not yours and he should be apologizing to you for using your computer in such a way.
But, then again -- perhaps he was just blowing off steam and you should ignore it but if he pulls that crap again then lay into him how he's full of crap.
#16 Jan 18, 2013
1. Step 1: Go to Tom, warn him the jig is up. Tell him that, going forward, he is getting called on his tall tales. Hopefully you have others in the family who will join in busting his balls. Step 2: Warn Tom that if any of his BS trickles over into your aunt and uncle's well-being, his well-being will be compromised. Subtlety won't work with this guy, he believes his own BS. Step 3: Get a bag of Reese's Pieces, make a trail that leads to a big box propped up by a stick attached to a string. When he reaches the box, pull the string and he'll be trapped. Then you can send him to be examined by "top men."
2. It's dad's problem, not yours.
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#17 Jan 18, 2013
And create a "public" log in that DOES have parental controls. I have a "public" log in on my computer at home, mostly leftover from when I had an overnight guest and I thought she might want to get online while I was out.
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#18 Jan 18, 2013
Even better. I wouldn't know how to do that, but I would assume that someone who works from home (who presumably is her own IT department) would.
"I looked, and behold,"
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LW1: That letter was funny.
Um, I had have a private chat with your aunt and uncle and point out that he is a charlatan and why you know this. I could not stand to be around someone like that.
LW2: He's wrong, but I say just don't let her use the computer anymore.
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#20 Jan 18, 2013
It's so easy, I figured it out with no effort (and it's not something I otherwise would know how to find out on my own). So yeah, someone in IT should be able to handle it.
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St. Charles welcomes hospital cost comparisons
New report compares prices of 100 common procedures
BEND, Ore. - A new report released by the federal government reveals what hospitals charge for the most common in-patient procedures.
St. Charles Bend and Redmond were on the list of 3,000 hospitals.
When a patient arrives at St. Charles Bend for a major joint replacement, he or she faces an official price tag of $50,146.
Less than 20 miles away, St. Charles Redmond charges almost $4,000 less.
Why the difference?
"Our charge masters are the same throughout the health system, so it's really a reflection on the acuity of the patient and how their case went and how much recovery time they needed," said Steve Strang, director of performance analytics at St. Charles.
Strang says these numbers merely reflect a case-by-case situation. The joint replacement surgery, for example, happened in Bend 472 times in 2011 -- but just 40 times in Redmond.
More patients, officials say, brings a greater chance for higher costs.
"It's more patient-specific than that, and depends more on how their case is going," Strang said.
If you suffer a heart attack or stroke, it will cost you $17,000 at the hospital in Bend and just $15,000 in Redmond.
The prices vary only slightly if you experience a kidney or urinary tract infection.
Some consumer advocates argue the report is meant to shame hospitals by showing how arbitrary the costs seem to be.
Strang puts it a little differently.
"This is great -- this is a step in the right direction. We would love to have more transparency," Strang said. "Having these prices out now will have an impact on the marketplace and will be a wake-up call."
According to the report, St. Charles charged the same or a little below the national average for 97 of the 100 procedures.
If you'd like to see the prices associated with the other 3,000 hospitals across the country, it's posted on the centers for medicare and medicaid services website at cms.gov.


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"We need to send a strong message to the folks out there that the palace is to be respected," Aila said Monday. "It is a sacred site to many Hawaiians and non-Hawaiians as well."
State law governing historic sites allows for fines of up to $10,000 against anyone who damages a historical or cultural property if a person does so knowingly and intentionally, Aila said. "It certainly was intentional."
Palace surveillance cameras showed a woman kicking and smashing the glass panes of one of two, left side doors on the front side of the palace with enough exertion to force open the door about 8 a.m. Saturday, palace Executive Director Kippen de Alba Chu said. The woman and a man who was with her then entered the Great Hall of the palace before attempting to flee as palace guards pursued and captured them.
At one point, the woman shouted to the guards "This is my house!"
Police arrested a Hawaii Kai woman, 20, and a man with no address, 30, on suspicion of felony criminal property damage and trespassing. They were released on those charges pending investigation but were held by police on unrelated misdemeanor bench warrants stemming from outstanding citations for violating park closure rules and illegal placement of tents in parks, according to Dave Koga, a spokesman for the city prosecutor's office.
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A Couple Eats
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one promises love
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poor and without much money
they resort to soup
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to which she will say
you cannot afford to
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February 6th, 2013 11:22 PM
Haha. Is this what happened to you guys and the comments are down again?
February 7th, 2013 10:46 PM
Is this some conceptual art thing they are working on this week? Commenting goes up and then down. James says nothing. Then this picture of two people with glasses but no plates. I am just completely confused as to what is going on with this site.
February 7th, 2013 10:46 PM
I just noticed they both are wearing glasses. I am referring to drinking glasses in the previous comment.
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- Evolution can't happen, because something can't come from nothing
- Evolution takes too much time to have been observed, so we can't know it's true
- Ring species (see a cool look at some of these here)
- Micro evolution is true, but macro evolution is not
- You never see a Crocoduck
- Why don't you see dogs giving birth to cats?
- If humans came from apes, why are there still so many apes?
- Darwin was wrong about some aspect of evolution
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- The human eye is too perfect to have evolved (find your blind spot!)
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- Mutations are always negative, so they can't be making us better and better
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Homecoming kicks off drive to increase Steven C. Amy scholarship
Homecoming is a special, solemn time for Alison Amy Stephens. That's why she chose Friday, Oct. 11, to kick off a scholarship fundraising campaign.
This year's Pine River-Backus homecoming marks the 40-year anniversary of the homecoming day accident that claimed the life of Stephens' brother, Steven Chester Amy, in September 1974. As a true homage to his memory, Stephens plans to make 2013 the start of a year-long celebration of her late brother's life.
"Because it was the 40th anniversary I thought it would be appropriate this particular year," Stephens said.
In 1974, Stephens' parents began the Steven C. Amy Memorial Scholarship for what is now Central Lakes College. The scholarship has been offered for 40 years to a Pine River-Backus student who demonstrates financial need and through his or her application and references reflects the "qualities and values Steven Amy held true."
"I wanted to do a one-year kickoff campaign to try to increase the amount of the scholarship fund to either increase the amount that could go to one student, or possibly, depending on what it increases to, we might be able to do two scholarships," Stephens said. "So, that was my goal."
The celebration of Amy's life will begin at the end of the Pine River-Backus homecoming coronation Friday morning, Oct. 11, when Stephens will tell her brother's story and introduce the campaign. The celebration will continue at the homecoming football game Friday night where a freewill donation will be accepted for the scholarship.
"I want to get in there and say, 'Go win this game.' I want to make sure they win it," Stephens said.
"There is a caring community out there that values our students and these people have taken a tragedy and turned it into 40 years of benefits for Pine River-Backus students," said PR-B High School Principal Trent Langemo in a meeting with Stephens.
Stephens' and Amy's parents are the late Clark and Amanda Amy, founders of the Pine River Journal. It is no surprise that, raised by the owners of the hometown newspaper, they inherited a sort of pride for their country, and their school and community.
"I'm a proponent of Pine River and this town. There's a lot of smart, brilliant people and accomplished people that have come out of here," Stephens said.
For this reason, on Sept. 20, 1974, though Stephens was teaching in Hopkins and Amy was registering for classes at Bemidji State University, both siblings planned to return to Pine River for homecoming.
"He had been with me at the school in Hopkins on Wednesday. He had come down to read poetry and his writing to my English classes," Stephens said. "I told him I would be home on Friday afternoon for homecoming, and he was coming home from Bemidji. It didn't happen."
Amy and his fiance, Gail Coufal, were a quarter mile north of Hackensack when Amy lost control of his vehicle and was struck by an oncoming pickup truck. Coufal was transported to Park Rapids in a coma; Amy was transported unconscious to Brainerd.
Amy died Sept. 24, at age 22. His fiance regained consciousness after his funeral. He had led a short, but surprisingly full life starting right after he graduated from Pine River High School.
"Steve went on his own to register for college at Brainerd Community College and duty called. He came home a Marine in 1969 when everyone was trying to figure out how to get out of the draft. He would have never considered that," Stephens said.
He served in Okinawa for two years and returned home safely. He attended Brainerd Community College where he met Coufal and graduated. He was an emcee and lead singer of a musical group called The Reality. He specialized in writing and drama, and was known to be so funny that he had all of his teachers cracked up during his graduation ceremony.
Shortly after graduating, Amy went backpacking across Europe. Back home he championed prisoners of war and wore a bracelet for Maj. Glendon Perkins, brother of Lowell Perkins, and personally presented Perkins with the bracelet upon his safe return to Minnesota.
Amy was known for his writing, his singing, his sense of humor and his depth. In a column after Amy's death, his father wrote that Steve had left a "legacy of solace" behind in his writing as if he knew the tragedy that was coming. A line from one of his poems comforts visitors to his grave.
Past recipients of the Steven C. Amy Memorial Scholarship have included children of Amy's best friends as well as many other PR-B grads. The current scholarship is about $650. Stephens said the next scholarship is being awarded, by coincidence, on May 21, her brother's birthday.
Donations can be made at Friday's football game, through the Central Lakes College Foundation or through counselor Mary Sigan at Pine River-Backus High School at 218-587-8015. Donations will continue to be accepted after homecoming.
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Instead of spending lots of cash on a new pair of stilettos, make your own sexy pumps for your next night out. Let's show some Carrie Bradshaw love and recreate the shoes that prompted the line "Hello lover…" This DIY "Sex and the City Shoes" Tutorial is the perfect prelude to cosmos and conversations with your best girlfriends.
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- Shoes with an ankle and toe strap (you could even do this with a flat sandal, don't be afraid)
- Ribbon
- Coordinating Needle and Thread/Sewing machine
- Scissors
- Pins
- Matches
I pulled out an old pair of shoes from my closet, any shoe with an ankle and toe strap would work.
I decided to work with a wide, black, grosgrain ribbon. (but think tulle, organza, or suede for additional options with color and texture) Begin by measuring, on your own foot, the length of the base ribbon. This is the length from the ankle strap to the toe strap.
Fold the ends of the ribbon over the straps and pin in place, then sew. I used a contrasting thread to show the stitches
See how your ankle strap slides right through? At the bottom I stitched it in place, but you could also sew on Velcro to make it removable. Switch it out to match each outfit! Oh, we're onto something here...
Now, begin cutting the ribbons for your loops. You will need 5 ribbons: 3 inches, 3 ½ inches, 4 inches , 4 ½ inches, and 5 inches in length (cut two of everything, of course). It is really important to burn the edges of each raw end of ribbon after cutting, to avoid fraying.
Now stitch each length into a loop. (You might be able to glue this if you aren't sewer)
Now begin to attach each loop, overlapping the last, onto the base ribbon. Begin at the bottom:
The four ribbons should be sewn onto the base like this:
Now, leave your smallest loop round and tack it, from the inside bottom, onto the base ribbon, like this:
Tada! You really could match any dress with one basic strappy sandal. Imagine if these straps were a nude color...the possibilities!!! Carrie Bradshaw would approve. Let's hear it… "Hello lover…"
I'll be looking for you when you wear these babies out on the town. You'll be the one strutting your stuff, right?
You can find more fun tutorials each Tutorial Tuesday on my blog, www.hopestudios.blogspot.com See you then!
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harborli 1527578
May 02, 2013
You can also use this idea for flip flops. Just use your imagination.! I don't wear heels as I am 6 feet tall, but you can most certainly use this idea for other sandals.
cathygm 1801139
Mar 24, 2013
Really good idea, also a few Diamonte's might look effective
lsduthler 0252957
Nov 02, 2012
Why are these controversial? I don't get that. Wish I could wear heels again - I'd have these done up in a NY minute!
slgibbs1 0110203
Nov 02, 2012
What could possibly be controversial about shoes? someone has too much free time on their hands if they have to make a fuss over stupid stuff!
siobhan021156 3449 429
Apr 13, 2012
I can see myself in a pair of heels like those. NOT! I hate high heels. Gave them up a l-o-n-g time ago. Give me my Birkenstocks any day of the week.
Teariana Designs
Feb 06, 2012
Though I admit there are a couple things I don't really think are inspiring on favecraft's this isn't one of them. My difficulty is I haven't been able to find anything that would lend itself to this project. :(
rrose 8632960
Nov 04, 2011
Really ugly shoes and really bad for your back too!
Teariana Designs
Feb 06, 2012
The design does not have to be followed exactly, it is great for inspiration. You also don't have to use Stiletto's to create this effect. Lower heeled plain sandals would also work fine. My only problem is that most of the sandals I see already have this space filled in. I may have to look for some comfortable sandals that I wouldn't mind removing the t-section and replacing with a ribbon or rhinestone center for a sexier look.
mcwight2 2251477
Nov 04, 2011
While I would never wear them, I think if you like the, you should make them!
phoenixbirdwingsfl y
Jun 14, 2011
Sexy Shoes and Boy did you do a great Job!!!
Jun 14, 2011
Great idea. You don't have to make individual loops, or a base strip. Just fold one piece of ribbon into individual loops,sewing each loop as you go.Then fit into toe and heel as your instruct. This is a super easy way to vamp up shoes or sandals. Thanks for the pictures. Keep up the good work.
May 16, 2011
so the shoes aren't for everyone and I don't watch Sex and the city, out of the city or whatever..but it does give you ideas on what you can do with shoes, sandles etc..
Feb 20, 2011
What a great idea to revamp those old shoes!!! As for "Artsy Grandma...keep your nasty comments to yourself!!!"
Artsy Grandma
Feb 16, 2010
boy those are some ugly shoes
Jan 31, 2010
Great article! Very creative!
Dec 29, 2009
What a cute tutorial. However, it is driving me insane. The show is titled, "Sex AND the city". Not in the city.
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Compressing the Guitar Signal on the Mixer - Part 2
Be sure to read Part 1 before continuing onto this next segment
In the last article, I forgot to mention a few other possible modes, which are hard knee/soft knee and response. After running those down, we will get into the side chain and stereo mode stuff.
Hard Knee/Soft Knee
Some compressors offer a switch-able hard knee/soft knee mode. If there is no such option on your compressor, the compressor will incorporate the hard knee circuit.
The hard knee/soft knee option controls how the amplitude curve responds at the threshold. With soft knee, when the input exceeds the threshold, the compression ratio is less at first, then increases up to the specified ratio as the input increases. With hard knee, as soon as the input signal crosses the threshold, its subject to the full amount of compression selected. Bottom line: use hard knee when you want to clamp levels down tight, and soft knee when you want a gentler compression effect. With guitar, the hard knee action will create more punch; soft knee may work well if the level variations are extreme, as the sense of dynamics will be preserved a little better.
Response determines how the C/L (compressor/limiter) reacts to input signal level changes. With peak response, the C/L monitors the instantaneous signal level. Therefore, as soon as it gets hit with a peak such as a pick transient the compression/limiting action is immediate (subject to the attack time control setting). Average response monitors the average signal level over a short time period, and uses this signal to control the gain. Average response is used more when compressing program material, such as a song youre mixing.
Side Chain Mode
Side chain jacks are available on many hardware compressors. These let you insert filters in the compressors feedback loop to restrict or add compression to a specific frequency range. This is very useful if the amp speaker cabinet has frequency suck outs or bumps that cant be totally fixed by EQing.
Plugging in the Compressor
After you've got your mixer/recorder setup as per my example in the previous column, we need to insert the compressor in the signal path. There are a few ways to do this. This set up is basically for an analog or digital mixer that has insert patch points on each input module OR has a patch bay (or outputs on the back of the mixer) that allows patching from mixer busses to recorder inputs. The digital routing is explained as well. We went through this same information in the previous article, but are repeating it here to make it easier to follow the instructions below, in the section Splitting Off The Guitar Signal To Two Modules.
On module #9:
If you're using a hard disk recorder with compressor plug-ins, simply route one to soft module #9. If you're using a digital outboard compressor and a digital mixer, and if the compressor and mixer allows for digital wire or light pipe connections, plug into the insert patch point (if available) on module #9. If there is no insert digital connection on the mixer, there may be digital connections at the module output into the digital recorder. In any case, the following will relate so simply adapt. If you're using a mixer with built in compressors on each module, simply switch in. If you want to use an outboard compressor instead, he we go: If youre using an outboard compressor, and if there is an insert output and input patch point on mixer module (module #9 in our example), patch the insert output into the outboard compressor input and patch the compressor output into the insert input. The mixer may have a switch to activate the insert. If so, switch in. Some mixers use a 1/4 Tip Ring Sleeve connector that is used for both the input and output insert patch point. If so, the other end of the patch cable will typically have two separate connectors to patch into the compressor input and output. Check your mixer manual for the insert wiring if you need to wire up such a cable. If there is no insert patch point, the mixer will surely have bus outputs and possibly direct outputs that route to the recorder inputs. Simply patch the bus or direct module mixer output used for the guitar track (bus #7 in our example or a direct output from module #9) to the compressor input and patch the compressor output into the recorder track (track #7 in our example). For this patching, the EQ will be before the compressor, which is what we want as explained next.
Positioning the EQ in the chain
If you're using a digital recorder/mixer combination, simply position the compressor in the soft path AFTER the EQ, meaning post-EQ.
The mixer will typically have a switching mode to position the insert path pre-EQ or post-EQ. If there is no switch the odds are good the EQ will be positioned after the EQ. If there is a switch, set it to post-EQ since we want the compressor to see the EQ (if EQ is being used). Splitting Off The Guitar Signal To Two Modules
OK, your signal chain from your guitar through your recorder to your compressor is set up so its time to split off the guitar signal. For stand-alone mixers and recorders, the guitar signal needs to be split off to two separate mixer modules. One leg is the typical path we have been using. The other leg needs to be picked off before the compressor.
We will now refer back to the setup in the above section, titled Plugging in the Compressor.
If you're using routing #1, and youre using a hard disk recorder with a built-in mixer that includes compressor plug-ins with a side chain option, check the manual for routing, keeping the following logic (#2 and #3 below) in mind. If using routing #2, check your digital mixer manual to find out how to split off the signal to another mixer module before the compressor input. If using routing #3, and if the mixer does not allow a module compressor side chain input, you need to use an outboard compressor and set up the patch as in steps 4, 5, and 6 below. If using routing #4, you need to split off the signal. There are two ways to do this. If your mixer has a patch bay with mults (typically 2 or more jacks that are wired together), patch the insert send into the mult. Then use another patch cord and patch back into the insert send on mixer module #9. Grab another patch cord and patch into a non-used mixer module. If you have no mixer patch bay, you need a Y cord. A Y cord is just like a mult. It has one input and two outputs to split off a signal. Plug the single end of the Y cord into the mixer module insert. Plug one of the other two connectors into the compressor. Plug the other connector into a non-used mixer module. If the mixer allows for a separate mic and line input, plug into the line input. If using routing #5, the same applies to #4. Simply get one leg to the compressor and the other to a non-used mixer module. If using routing #6, and if using a bus to route to the compressor input, also select a non-used bus. Patch the newly selected bus into a non-used mixer module. If the mixer allows for a separate mic and line input, plug into the line input. If using the mixer module direct output to route into the compressor, use a mult or Y cord as explained above.
OK, you now have the guitar path signal split off to two separate mixer modules. Keep in mind that our guitar path is through mixer module #9 and that includes the compressor in the chain. This has not changed.
In the case of the split to two mixer modules, we will now use the mixer module not yet assigned or routed to patch into the compressor side chain input.
Note: if the mixer does not allow for parametric EQ on mixer modules, you will need an outboard parametric or graphic equalizer.
If the mixer module has a direct output and was not used for the compressor input, patch into the compressor side chain input. If the mixer module does not have parametric EQ, using an outboard parametric or graphic equalizer, patch the mixer module direct output into the outboard parametric or graphic equalizer input. Patch the equalizer output into the compressor side chain input. If the mixer module direct output was used for the compressor input, use a mult or a Y cord and patch one leg to the compressor input and the other to the compressor side chain input. If the mixer module does not have parametric EQ, using an outboard parametric or graphic equalizer, patch the mixer module direct output into a mult or Y cord and patch one leg to the compressor input and the other into the outboard parametric or graphic equalizer input. Patch the equalizer output into the compressor side chain input. Another option is to assign the mixer module to an unused bus. Patch the bus output into the compressor side chain input. If the mixer module does not have parametric EQ, using an outboard parametric or graphic equalizer, patch the mixer module unused bus into the outboard parametric or graphic equalizer input. Patch the equalizer output into the compressor side chain input.
Yes, this is a whole bunch of information for a simple patch, but I have learned it is always best to cover all possibilities. To make this as clear as possible, here is a further expanation of the signal path:
Further Explanation of the Signal Path
Guitar amp mic goes into mixer module #9 (in our example) and gets split off. One leg routes to the compressor input. Compressor output either is patched into recorder track #7 (in our example) or returns to a mixer module (mixer module #9 insert) and routes to recorder track #7 input (via bus #7 or using mixer module #9s direct output). This completes the audio path.
The other leg of the split routes to a separate non-used mixer module. The mixer module routes into the compressor side chain input (via an unused bus or the mixer modules direct output). If using an outboard parametric or graphic equalizer, the mixer module routes into the outboard equalizer and the equalizer output routes to the compressor side chain input. This completes the side chain path.
EQ Tips
If you are familiar with the frequency sweep EQ technique explained in previous parts of this series, skip down to Finding the EQ Pocket Frequency for the Compressor Side Chain. Otherwise, here are the instructions for performing a sweep EQ technique, repeated from Part 4 Tracking Clean Rhythm Sounds:
Here is a tip for EQing any sound source while searching through the frequencies. Keep the monitor volume fairly low and start with the EQ pots set at zero gain, meaning the center of the pot or the detent spot. When switching in the EQ, you should hear no change at this point. Now, while the guitar is being played, bring up the frequency volume on the mid frequency area almost all the way up and sweep the frequencies twisting the pot through its full frequency spectrum. You will find certain areas that sound good or bad for the instrument. After finding the frequency you like, pull back the frequency volume to center and then add to taste. If you are looking for an area to roll out [Editors note: Roll out is a typical studio term used when wanting to subtract EQ level at a desired frequency.] start with the frequency volume all the way down (negative EQ level) and sweep the frequencies with the frequency pot. After finding the desired spot, put back the frequency volume pot to center (off) and start rolling out until you find the best negative level spot. Try this with all the EQ areas as well. This is how the pros work with EQ.
I do not recommend doing this in the low frequency area if the sound source has serious low end (bass frequencies) to begin with, such as the bass instrument, bass drum, tom toms or the like. The reason you dont want to play around too much with the low frequency EQ settings is that you may blow your woofers if the monitor volume is too loud. When using mid- or upper-frequencies, your ears will remind you to turn down the monitor volume down while you add gain, but the low-end frequencies will not tell your ear to turn down the monitor volume until it may be too late. In the low frequency area, try adding about +6 dB for the sweep frequency checkout. By the way, note that most home stereo speakers do not go below around 60 cycles, so in most cases adding below 60 cycles is useless for instruments that have extreme low frequency information. Again, if monitoring loud, adding below 60 cycles may toast woofers.
Finding the EQ Pocket Frequency for the Compressor Side Chain
For this procedure, we will be using a parametric or graphic equalizer. In the case of a parametric equalizer, start with the Qs set to the smallest bandwidth setting.
Before we deal with the side chain EQ, you should have EQed the guitar signal to taste and set the compressor settings to taste. Again the reason for this side chain is to either bring up a speaker cabinet suck out or bring down a speaker cabinet buildup. About 99 percent of the time, the situation will be a frequency build up that was not easily dealt with using EQ, so lets deal with that issue.
Keep the following in mind if you are the guitarist and also the engineer: After playing chromatically and finding a problem area, when dialing in the EQ to an exact setting, try using one hand to play the guitar hammering-on notes [Editors note: Using a typical fret-hand hammer-on technique.] and the other hand to dial in the EQ settings. After you think you have nailed the EQ, play the guitar with both hands. Repeat the process performing slight tweaks as needed.
OK, there are two basic ways to deal with adjusting the EQ that will be used in the compressor side chain mode.
Side Chain Audio Audition Mode: Some compressors may have a side chain mode that allows the user to audition the side chain audio signal only! In this case, activate this mode. Using The 2nd Mixer Module To Audition EQ: In this case, temporarily assign the mixer module that is used for the side chain EQ to the mixer monitor stereo bus. If using an outboard equalizer and it is patched in after the mixer module (direct output or from a bus), unplug the patch into the compressor side chain input and temporally patch into a new unused mixer module and assign it to the mixer monitor stereo bus. In either case, mute mixer module #7 (recorder track return) since all we want to hear for the moment is the mixer module used to adjust EQ for the compressor side chain.
In either case, here we go.
While the guitarist plays chromatically from the open low string on up, you are looking for a frequency build up problem (most likely within the low E and A strings). When finding a loud low note, using a parametric or graphic equalizer, using the sweep frequency technique, use negative EQ to smooth out the level and make the notes sound even in that area. Keep in mind that if using a parametric equalizer, you have started with the Q setting at its minimal bandwidth. After finding the build up area, and if the build-up or suck out involves more than just one note, but instead includes of a couple of notes next to each other, you may need to slightly increase the Q (bandwidth) setting.
Note that you may have already discovered the EQ area(s) when EQing the guitar on mixer module #9 but the side chain compression will help further since too much negative EQ on mixer module #9 may affect the overall tone in the area. This is a balancing thing, meaning that while dealing with the side chain compression, you may want to add back some of the roll out on mixer module #9.
OK, lets say that the frequency is in the 200 cycle area for the first bump. Now check other areas in case there is another bump. After finding the bumps and setting the EQ, its time to get the path back to the path we had set up.
In the case of Side Chain Audio Audition Mode, on the compressor, switch out of that mode BUT make sure the compressor side chain mode is activated. The path is back to normal. In the case of Using The 2nd Mixer Module To Audition EQ on the mixer, switch the mixer module out of the mixer monitor stereo bus and un-mute mixer module #7 (recorder track return). If using an outboard equalizer and it is patched in after the mixer module (direct output or from a bus), now unplug from the temporary mixer module and patch back into the compressor side chain input. Make sure the compressor side chain mode is activated. The path is back to normal.
Regarding the example of a frequency bump at 200 cycles, you had rolled off to taste to smooth it out. We now switch from negative to positive EQ so set the 200 cycles EQ level to about 3/4th up on it s throw. The positive EQ is going to make the compressor side chain pull back (compress) the output level smoothing out the bump. The next step is to set the level to the compressor side chain to control how much level will be pulled back at the frequency bump.
While the guitarist is playing chromatically in and around the problem build up area, start bringing up the level on the mixer module that is used for the compressor side chain mode. As mentioned, the mixer module level will increase the amount of compression in the problem build up area, which is what we want. Set the mixer module level to taste to compress just the problem area without having the compressor suck back too much. The key is to make the compressor pull back the bump to make the guitar strings sound as even as possible.
If you're working on two or more frequency bumps, use the EQ frequency levels as a little mixer within the equalizer. For example, our bump is 200 cycles. Lets say that a 2nd bump is 400 cycles. If the level of the first bump is adjusted but the 2nd bump at 400 cycles is too loud, pull back the 400 cycle frequency level to taste.
Important! We are cranking gain from the parametric or graphic equalizer that will most likely add overall compression in all frequencies to a certain degree! The equalizer with have at least three separate adjustment areas so to avoid affecting the overall compression, if using a parametric equalizer, set the Q setting to wide on all other frequency settings not used. Set the frequency levels to total negative level. While the guitarist is playing chromatically in and around the problem area, experiment with frequency settings and set to areas that do not affect the build up problem, meaning stay away from that area but pull back all other areas.
For example: Set the mid band to 3 kHz and set the treble area to 10 kHz. Simply make sure that these setting do not affect the 200 cycle area, meaning with a wide Q setting, the bandwidth will be very wide. Regarding a graphic EQ, since the settings will most likely be in 3rd octaves, pull down all frequencies one band away on each side of the 200-cycle area. You may want to also pull down the band next to the 200-cycle area, if that does not affect the compression squash in the build up bump area.
Fixing a Suck Out Problem
It's best to deal with suck out problems using additive EQ (on mixer module #9) because, if you're using negative compression for a suck out, and if you're using the compressor for overall punch, the suck out note(s) will sound weak. OK, no rules. There may be times when a suck out needs the compressor help. If so, simply reverse the concept of the bump fix using the side chain EQ to push up all other frequencies while pulling back the suck out frequency.
Compressor Stereo Link Mode
The link switch in stereo compressors switches the mode of operation from dual mono to stereo. Linking the two channels together allows changes in one channel to affect the other channel, which is necessary to preserve the stereo image. This works as follows: If either channel crosses the threshold that causes compression, the other side gets compressed by the same amount whether or not it crossed the threshold. With guitar, linking matters only with stereo outputs or if you're compressing a composite guitar signal (e.g., direct sound and some amp sound).
Yes, that is the standard concept but check this out: If the compressor does not allow a side chain mode, this mode will allow the same result! In this case, instead of patching into the side chain, you patch into the non-used side of the compressor. All of the side chain stuff applies. Further, some mono compressors of the same model offer terminals for a jumper wire that ties two mono units into a stereo unit.


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An insightful history of Churchill's lifelong commitment--both public and private--to the Jews and Zionism, and of his outspoken opposition to anti-Semitism
Winston Churchill was a young man in 1894 when Captain Alfred Dreyfus, a Jewish officer in the French army, was convicted of treason and sent to Devil's Island. Despite the prevailing anti-Semitism in England as well as on the Continent, Churchill's position was clear: he supported Dreyfus, and condemned the prejudices that had led to his conviction.
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