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Do you want to surprise your best friend with a gift? But you don't know what to buy? Then why don't you make this lovely gift.
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1Take an old CD case, or if you don't have that you can use the case from overwrite able CD's who you can buy in the store.
2Draw the half of the CD case on a strong piece of color paper , make sure that you can slide the card into the gloves in the front of the CD case.
3Use your imagination and look on the Internet for some appropriate pictures. Then you can print it, cut it out and glue it to the card. Make sure that you place the picture in the middle of the card.
4Decorate the card. You can re-use any old materials, like scrapbook materials or all sorts of stickers . Its your choice, decorate and have fun with it.
5Add that little extra to make the card special. Either write a nice message to your friend or a maybe a very cute poem.
6Design a funky cd, which can be used as a wall decoration. First, trace the cd on paper or colored paper and cut around it. Also cut the center. Next, glue your paper cd on the real cd. repeat on the other side. Now, just draw all over the cd in any design you want. You could also cut out words from magazines and paste them on. Now, put your cd inside the jewel case.
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- Make sure there is no paper after the edges of the cd.
- Use and re-use any decorations you find, you are going to be surprised at the variety of materials you can use.
- You can make your gift in a particular theme for either a holiday or games, or their particular hobby.
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- (Old)CD and CD case
- Colored paper
- Scissor
- Paper/colored Paper
- Glue
- Pencil
- Pictures
- Decoration material
- Computer(optional)
- Printer (optional)
- Magazine
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Roland BR-900CD Manual
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Roland BR-900CD, size: 14.0 MB
The BR-900CD is the musician's portable dream studio. It's road-tough, fun to use, and stands out with its professional effects, realistic drum-pattern generator, vocal-correction and Mastering Tool Kit, digital output, and internal CD burner. No matter w
Brand: BOSS
Part Numbers: BR-900CD, BR900CD, br900cd
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What is a CD-RW disc?
CD-RW (Compact Disc ReWritable) is a CD that can be written and erased. As a result, this type of recordable disc can be used again and again. While you can create audio CDs using CD-RW discs, it will not be possible to play these CDs on a standard CD player. (You will, however, be able to play these discs using the BR900CD's CD-R/RW drive.)
Handling CD-R/RW discs
* In addition to the following precautions, please also read the instructions provided with the CD-R/RW discs. DO NOT play a CD-R/RW disc (CD-R/RW disc on which song data has been backed up) on a conventional audio CD player. The resulting sound may be of a level that could cause permanent hearing loss. Damage to speakers or other system components may result. Upon handling the discs, please observe the following. Do not touch the recorded surface of the disc. Do not use in dusty areas. Do not leave the disc in direct sunlight or an enclosed vehicle.
Handling the CD-R/RW disc drive
When you use the CD-R/RW drive, you must use only the supplied AC adaptor. The CD-R/RW drive cannot be used while running on battery power. Install the unit on a solid, level surface in an area free from vibration. If the unit must be installed at an angle, be sure the installation does not exceed the permissible range. Avoid using the unit immediately after it has been moved to a location with a level of humidity that is greatly different than its former location. Rapid changes in the environment can cause condensation to form inside the drive, which will adversely affect the operation of the drive and/or damage CD-R/RW discs. When the unit has been moved, allow it to become accustomed to the new environment (allow a few hours) before operating it. Avoid using the CD-R/RW drive in locations with high temperatures. Failure to observe this precaution can result in the drive becoming unable to operate correctly or in write errors. In addition, this type of environment can also reduce the lifespan of the CD-R/RW drive. Remove any disc from the drive before powering up or down. To avoid the risk of malfunction and/or damage, insert only CD-R/RW discs into the disc drive. Never insert any other type of disc. Avoid getting paper clips, coins, or any other foreign objects inside the drive.
Keep the disc in the case.
Compatibility of CD-R/RW discs and drives
Ensure that the recommended type of CD-R/RW discs are always used. Failure to observe this precaution can lead to an increase in the frequency of write errors. Even when the recommended type of disc is used, there is still a possibility that write errors can occur. Please be aware that this type of problem can still result from variations in CD-R/RW drives and CD-R/RW disc manufacturing differences. The usage of discs with printable labels is not recommended, even if these discs are of the recommended type. Certain storage conditions can cause discs with printable labels to warp, and write errors can occur as a result.
Connecting your computer here allows you to exchange data between the BR-900CD and a computer.
Two-way power supply allows you to record anywhere
You can use the BR-900CD powered by batteries (six size AA dry cells) or with the AC adaptor. And, thanks to its built-in microphone, you can make recordings anywhere and anytime you desire.
Equipped with chromatic tuner (A0 to B6 sound range)
Your BR-900CD is also equipped with a chromatic tuner so that you can tune your guitar or bass while it is still connected to the BR-900CD (p. 188).
Memory Cards Supported by Your BR-900CD
The BR-900CD uses CompactFlash cards as the storage media for recording and playback. The BR-900CD uses 32 MB to 1 GB CompactFlash cards with a 3.3 V power supply. For more on supported memory cards (CompactFlash) for the BR-900CD, refer to About Memory Cards (separate sheet).
How to remove the card protector
To prevent theft of the memory card (CompactFlash), the BR900CD is shipped from the factory with a card protector.
Card Protector
Card Cover
CompactFlash Type II cards are not compatible.
To remove the card protector, use the following procedure. 1. Make sure the card cover is closed, then the BR-900CD over. * When turning the unit upside-down, get a bunch of newspapers or magazines, and place them under the four corners or at both ends to prevent damage to the buttons and controls. Also, you should try to orient the unit so no buttons or controls get damaged. * When turning the unit upside-down, handle with care to avoid dropping it, or allowing it to fall or tip over. 2. Using a coin or flathead screwdriver, unscrew and remove the coin screw from the bottom panel. 3. Pull out the card cover in the direction indicated by the arrow. 4. To prevent loss of the card protector after it is removed, place it as shown in the figure. Insert the card protector in the slot as indicated by the arrow. 5. Turn the BR-900CD back over to its original position.
CompactFlash cards are available at your nearest computer or digital camera shop.
Formatting the memory card (CompactFlash)
CompactFlash cards bought at a computer shop, or ones previously used with a digital camera cannot be used as is with the BR-900CD. These CompactFlash cards must first be initialized for use with the BR-900CD. For more details regarding initializing, see p. 31, p. 196.
* CompactFlash and are trademarks of SanDisk Corporation and licensed by CompactFlash association.
* BOSS Corporation is an authorized licensee of the CompactFlash and CF logo ( ) trademarks.
Should you remove the screws, make sure to put them in a safe place out of childrens reach, so there is no chance of them being swallowed accidentally.
Turning On / Off the BR-900CD
Turning On the Power
Once the connections have been completed, turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices. 1. Before you turn the power on, make sure of the following points. Are all external devices connected properly? Is the volume on the BR-900CD and all other devices completely lowered? Is the memory card inserted?
Turning Off the Power
1. Make sure that playback of the song is stopped.
Always make sure that the recorder is stopped before turning off the power to the BR-900CD. Turning off the power while recording or playback is in progress may result in the deletion of (song) data, mixer settings, and/or effect patch data. 2. Turn off the power to each device in the reverse order used for powering up. 3. Turn the BR-900CDs POWER switch off.
* The BR-900CD is shipped with a memory card already inserted in the slot. 2. Lower the MASTER fader on the BR-900CD.
Play Screen
The Play screen is the most fundamental screen of the BR-900CD, and is the first screen that appears when the BR-900CD is turned on (see below).
3. Turn on the devices connected to the input jacks (i.e., GUITAR/BASS, MIC 1, MIC 2, or LINE IN). 4. Turn on the POWER switch located on the rear panel.
* Always make sure to have the volume level turned down before switching on power. Even with the volume all the way down, you may still hear some sound when the power is switched on, but this is normal, and does not indicate a malfunction. * This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after power up is required before the unit will operate normally. 5. Turn on the device connected to the output jack (i.e., LINE OUT or DIGITAL OUT).
If you are using the AC adaptor, make sure that the AC adaptor does not become unplugged during operation. If the AC adaptor becomes unplugged accidentally, the recorded data may become damaged.
Listening to a Demo Song
Selecting a song (Song Select)
Upon power-up, the song that was selected before the power was turned off is selected, and the data of that song is loaded. As soon as the data has been loaded, the Play screen appears in the display. To listen to a demo song, follow the procedure given below.
Since the input is mono, the recording is normally performed as a mono recording onto one track. Press one of TRACK [1] [6] at REC TRACK to select the one track to which to record. However, if you want to record in stereo to increase the effect of insert effects, you can simultaneously press the [1] and [2], [3] and [4] or [5] and [6], REC TRACK buttons for stereo recording onto two tracks. In addition, Tracks 7/8 are stereo tracks, so they always produce stereo recordings.
About the recording (REC) modes
Recording on the BR-900CD is separated into three main modes. Use whichever mode is suitable in the course of bringing your song to completion.
Guitar Bass Vocal
Mixing down to two tracks
Finishing the song with levels optimized
Only the instrument sounds or other input sources are recorded to the tracks. Sounds played back from other tracks are not recorded.
As the sounds on different tracks are played back, they are recorded together onto another track. In Bounce mode, you can play back eight tracks simultaneously and record them all to a single, separate V-Track. When the input source is selected with INPUT SELECT, you can also include those sounds in the recording. You can further include the sounds from the Rhythm in the recording as well. You can also select the CD-R/RW drive as the recording destination (p. 59).
1. Press [REC MODE] repeatedly until INPUT is indicated for REC MODE at the left of the screen.
Here, you apply the Mastering Tool Kit to the two tracks to which other tracks have been bounced to finish up with a song with levels (volume) optimized. * The Rhythm cannot be used in this mode.
What is a Mastering Tool Kit?
When creating an audio CD from your recorded songs, or recording to an MD or similar media, the overall volume needs to be restrained, so that even the loudest portions of the songs are handled appropriately on the CD or MD. However, this often results in an overall lowering of the volume, resulting in a CD or MD that lacks excitement and impact. Moreover, in the low-frequency range, to which the human ear is not very sensitive, the sound actually produced might be perceived as being somewhat low in volume, even though the meter shows that its at the maximum level. This also makes it difficult to create powerful sounds. With the Mastering Tool Kit, however, you can smooth out the differences in volume that occur over the course of a song, while also correcting the balance in the low end. We recommend mastering with the Mastering Tool Kit in the final stage of creating songs. 4. When you finish recording, press [STOP]. Mastering (p. 102) Mastering Tool Kit Patch List (p. 205) The REC TRACK button lights alternately in orange and green, indicating that track contains recorded data. * You cannot play back sounds recorded for less than one second. * During updating, Keep power on! appears in the upper line of the display, while the lower line shows what is being processed. 2. Press [REC]. [REC] flashes in red and the BR-900CD enters the recording standby state.
Manually Punching In/Out
You can use the button on the BR-900CD or a foot switch to punch in or out. When you are playing an instrument and performing the recording by yourself, it may be difficult to punch in or out using the button on the BR-900CD. If this is the case, you can use a separately sold foot-switch (BOSS FS-5U, Roland DP-2, etc.) and use your feet to punch in and out. * When using manual punch-in/out, you need to allow for an interval of at least one second between the punch-in and punch-out points.
The BR-900CD starts recording. 6. To punch out, press [REC] (or [PLAY]) again. Each time you press [REC], you punch in and punch out, so if there is another location that you want to redo, then you can punch in again at that location using the same procedure. 7. Press [STOP] to stop recording. * During updating, Keep power on! appears in the upper line of the display, while the lower line shows what is being processed. 8. Listen to the re-recorded results. Return the song to a point earlier than you re-recorded, and play it back. Adjust the volume of track 1 using the TRACK fader.
Manually punching in and out using a foot switch
In operating the foot switch during playback of a song (manual patch in and out), press the foot switch once to punch in, then press it again to punch out.
Auto Punching In and Out
Automatically punching in and out at predetermined locations (or times) in the song is referred to as auto punching in/out. When you want to punch in and out at accurate times or when you want to concentrate on playing rather than punching in and out manually, the auto punch in/out function is very useful.
In order to use a foot switch
When you are using a foot switch (BOSS FS-5U, Roland DP-2, etc.) to punch in and out, connect the foot switch to the FOOT SW jack on the BR-900CD and change the function of the FOOT SW jack by following the procedure given below. 1. Press [UTILITY]. 2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ and press [ENTER].
Specifying the area for auto punching in/out
Before you begin recording, you must register the locations at which punch-in and punch-out will occur automatically.
1. Register the location where you want to punch in. Move the location where you want to punch in and press AUTO PUNCH [IN] to register that location for automatic punch in. At this time, the AUTO PUNCH [IN] indicator lights, telling you that the punch-in position is registered.
] and select Foot SW. * If the AUTO PUNCH [IN] indicator is lit, you will automatically move to the registered punch-in time when this button is pressed. 2. Register the location where you want to punch out. Move the location where you want to punch out and press AUTO PUNCH [OUT] to register that location for automatic punch out. At this time, the AUTO PUNCH [OUT] indicator lights, telling you that the punch-out position is registered.
(GUITAR) Compressor PreAmp Speaker Simulator Noise Suppressor Delay (MIC) Compressor 4Band Equalizer Noise Suppressor Delay
(GUITAR) Acoustic Guitar Simulator Compressor Noise Suppressor Delay (MIC) Compressor 4Band Equalizer Noise Suppressor Delay
This algorithm is for use when simultaneously recording a vocal and acoustic guitar. For the guitar, you can produce a warm sound as though a mic were being used, even when an electric-acoustic is connected by a direct line. (GUITAR)
(GUITAR) Acoustic Processor Compressor Noise Suppressor (MIC) Compressor Noise Suppressor
Parameter List
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Acoustic Guitar Simulator
This simulates the sound of an acoustic guitar. It allows you to use an electric guitar to produce sounds similar to those of an acoustic guitar. If you set the pickup selector of your guitar to the front position, the desired effect will be easier to achieve.
Acoustic Processor
With this feature, you can change the sound from a pickup on an electric-acoustic guitar into a richer sound, similar to that obtained by a microphone placed near a guitar. Best results will be achieved when stereo recording.
This parameter turns the acoustic processor effect on/off.
On/Off PickUp Charct
This selects one of the four types of sounds.
This parameter turns the acoustic guitar simulator effect on/off.
Set this to the type of pickup on the connected guitar.
This adjusts the resonance of the sound caused by the body. That is, it adjusts the softness and fatness of the sound which is the typical characteristics of acoustic guitars.
Mic Dist
STD (standard):
SP Simulator Type AC ac AMG amg
On Mic Off Mic On Mic Off Mic
A setting suitable for AC A setting suitable for AC A setting suitable for AMG A setting suitable for AMG
Large sealed enclosure 15 inch (two units) Large sealed enclosure 15 inch (two units) Large sealed enclosure 10 inch (eight units) Large sealed enclosure 10 inch (eight units)
This parameter turns the voice transformer effect on/off.
Mic Set
CENTER, 110 cm
This simulates the microphone position. CENTER simulates the condition that the microphone is set in the middle of the speaker cone. 110 cm means that the microphone is moved away from the center of the speaker cone.
Adjust the formant of the voice character 1.
Adjust the formant of the voice character 2.
Mic Level
Adjusts the volume of the microphone.
FX1 Level
Adjust the volume of the voice character 1.
FX2 Level
Adjust the volume of the voice character 2.
The wah effect creates a unique tone by changing the frequency response characteristics of a filter. Touch wah creates an automatic wah by changing the filter in response to the volume of the input. Pedal wah lets you use an Expression pedal or the like to obtain real-time control of the wah effect.
When PEDAL is selected
The effect of the wah pedal can be obtained by operating the Expression pedal. For a detailed explanation, refer to When Using an Expression Pedal (p. 187).
* You can use this effect with the following algorithms when WAH is selected for the 4BAND EQ/WAH Type setting.
This adjusts the amount of wah effect applied. Lower values provide a mild wah effect, while higher values result in a sharper wah sound. With a value of 50 a standard wah sound will be produced.
Turns the touch wah/pedal wah effect on/off.
Selects either touch wah TOUCH or pedal wah PEDAL.
The effect will function as a touch wah.
The effect will function as a pedal wah.
When TOUCH is selected Polarity
Selection for the direction in which the filter will change in response to the input.
The frequency of the filter will rise.
The frequency of the filter will fall.
This adjusts the sensitivity at which the filter will change in the direction determined by the polarity setting. Higher values will result in a stronger response. With a setting of 0, the strength of picking will have no effect.
This adjusts the center frequency of the Wah effect.
Use the Mastering Tool Kit to produce a two-track master of the bounce tracks with the levels optimized. 1. Press [REC MODE] several times until MASTERING is indicated for REC MODE at the left of the screen. 2. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the recording source V-Track, and then press [ENTER]. The Mastering screen appears in the display.
This makes settings that affect the overall output.
This sets the time it takes for the midrange compressor effect to stop once the input level falls below the Middle threshold level.
This sets the volume level at which the upper-range compressor goes into effect.
Sets the volume level of the overall sound after the signal passes through the limiter.
Soft Clip
Off, On
This sets the ratio of suppression of the upper-range output when the input level exceeds the Hi threshold level.
This suppresses noticeable distortion occurring with heavy use of the compressor/limiter effect.
This sets the time it takes for the upper-range compressor to go into effect once the input level exceeds the Hi threshold level.
This prevents the action of muting sounds from being too noticeable.
This sets the time it takes for the upper-range compressor effect to stop once the input level falls below the Hi threshold level. * With the compressor, the level is automatically adjusted to the optimum setting according to the threshold (Thres) and ratio (Ratio) settings. In addition, since lengthening the attack (Attack) setting may result in distortion, a buffer (margin) of -6 dB is provided. Adjust the Mixer level as needed.
Using the Loop Effects/Track EQ
Here is an explanation of how to change the various parameters for the loop effects (chorus/delay/doubling/ reverb).
Select either HALL or ROOM.
For an explanation of loop effects, refer to Loop Effect Parameter Functions (p. 111).
Loop effects do not have patches. Loop effect settings are saved along with the song data. If you want to save the settings in the currently selected song, hold down [STOP], and press [REC].
4. To change the settings for the selected effect, press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to select the parameter and turn the TIME/VALUE dial to change the set value.
Selecting the Loop Effect
* You cannot use the chorus, delay, and doubling effects together. You must choose only one. 1. Press [LOOP EFFECTS]. 2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to CHO/ DLY or REV, and press [ENTER].
For a description of the parameters for each effect, refer to Loop Effect Parameter Functions (p. 111). 5. When you finish making settings, press [EXIT] repeatedly to return to the PLAY screen.
When you want to spread out the guitar backing sound to the left and right, record the same guitar backing separately to two tracks, then pan the sounds to the left and right. This is known as doubling. By using the DBLN loop effect, you can produce a doubling effect even from a single-track (mono) recording, allowing you to make more efficient use of the tracks. 3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] until FX Type or Type is displayed, then turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the loop effect. * If you want to emphasize the doubling effect, pan the track completely to the right or to the left and increase the doubling effect level. In addition, use the following procedure to raise the send level.
Pattern Name
2. Select a pattern. Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to select the Preset/Song and number. P001P327: S001S100: Preset patterns 1327 Song patterns 1100 * The change in tempo is only temporary. If you want to change the arrangements actual tempo, refer to p. 123. * Tempos cannot be saved to patterns.
Performing patterns
1. Make sure performance of the song is stopped, then press [ARRANGE/PATTERN/OFF] repeatedly until the indicator is flashing.
You can temporarily change the tempo of the arrangement or pattern by the timing with which you press [TAP]. Tap on [TAP] four or more times to change the tempo of the arrangement or pattern. The tempo becomes that in which you tapped.
2. Select a pattern. Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to select the Preset/Song and number. 3. Move the RHYTHM fader to the positions shown in the figure below.
* The change in tempo is only temporary. If you want to change the arrangements actual tempo, refer to p. 123. * Tempos cannot be saved to patterns.
4. Press [PLAY]. The selected pattern is performed. No sound plays if BREAK is selected for the pattern.
Creating Original Arrangements
You can create arrangements (Song arrangements) of up to 999 measures. 1. Make sure performance of the song is stopped, then press [ARRANGE/PATTERN/OFF] repeatedly until the indicator is lit.
Starting Measure
Set the measure where the pattern that is selected by the current step will start playing.
Step 1
Step 2
(1 measure)
Strating Measure 001 002
Set the starting measure to 3 in step 2
Step 1 Step 2
(2 measures)
Strating Measure 003
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to select the Arrangement number. 3. Press [EDIT]. The Arrangement Edit screen appears.
* The starting measure for step 1 is always set to 001. This cannot be changed. * You cannot set a starting measure that is equal to, or earlier than the starting measure that is set for the previous step. * You cannot set a starting measure that is beyond the starting measure of the next step.
Pattern Number
Select the pattern. Set the patterns for each step as shown in the figure below.
This loads sounds recorded to the tracks as drum tones.
It can be convenient to use the scrub, punch in, and locator functions to set the range containing the drum sounds you want to load ahead of time. You can use the scrub function to repeat playback and locate the point from which loading is to start (the start point) and press AUTO PUNCH [IN], then after determining the point at which loading is to finish (the end point), press [LOCATOR] to register the range to be loaded. Using this technique of setting the start point with AUTO PUNCH [IN] and the end point with [LOCATOR] allows you to set the range to be loaded very rapidly. 1. Press [UTILITY]. 2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to TONE, and press [ENTER].
Creating Original Drum Kits (Tone Load)
With the BR-900CD, you can create original drum kits not only with the internal drum sounds, but by loading drum sounds from external sources as well. There are four ways to load drum tones.
Loading from the tracks Loading from other drum kits
Loading from WAV/AIFF files (p. 171, p. 181)
Loading from WAV/AIFF files on CD-R/RW (p. 149)
The Rhythm and Tone Load functions cannot be used when tracks are bounced directly to a CD (p. 59). Wave data in the following formats can be imported. You cannot import wave data in other formats. WAV or AIFF format Mono or Stereo 8-bit or 16-bit Sampling Rate: 44.1 kHz Compressed WAV files or AIFF files cannot be loaded. Extremely short waveform data (less than approximately 100 msec) cannot be loaded. The loop point settings within an AIFF file will be ignored. Add the extension WAV to imported WAV files and the extension AIF to imported AIFF files. You can load drum sounds of up to 13 seconds for a single drum kit. (Example) Kick: 3 seconds, snare: 3 seconds, crash cymbal: 7 seconds Total 13 seconds 4. Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to select the track and V-Track to which the drum sounds are to be loaded, then press [ENTER].
3. Press CURSOR [ ] to move the cursor to TRACK, and press [ENTER].
Stereo WAV and AIFF files are loaded as mono sounds with the left and right sides mixed.
5. Use [CURSOR] and the TIME/VALUE dial to specify the range (start and end points) of drum sounds to be loaded in terms of measures or time locations. * You cannot specify an interval between the start and end points or a length of time in less than 100 ms or excess of 13 seconds. * When specifying measures, the result is reflected in the time display, and vice versa.
9. Press the BR-900CDs [EXIT]. The WAV or AIFF file is imported. The contents of the USB folder are automatically deleted at the time the import is finished. * If you press [EXIT] without quitting the connection to the computer, the following screens appear. In this case, pressing [ENTER] imports the WAV or AIFF file.
* Only one file can be imported at a time in each import operation. Do not drag and drop more than one file at a time.
When you have finished Copying the data, the Idling screen returns to the display. 8. Quit the connection to the computer.
Once the import is complete, you are returned to the screen for specifying the import-source track/V-Track. At this point, you can safely disconnect the USB cable from the BR-900CD and the computer. 10. Repeat Steps 48 as needed. 11. When you have finished importing the WAV or AIFF file(s), press [EXIT] repeatedly to return to the Play screen.
Importing SMFs and Creating Patterns
You can import SMFs (Standard MIDI Files) stored on memory cards as song patterns. You can easily increase your collection of song patterns by creating SMFs on your computer or other device and copying them to memory cards.
5. Import the SMF. 1) 2)
Click the BOSS_BR-900 (or Removable disk (*:)) icon. Drag the imported SMF to the SMF folder in the ROLAND folder.
You cannot import SMFs containing more than 999 measures. Add the extension MID to SMFs you are importing. Use file names containing eight alphanumeric characters. When you have finished importing the SMF, the Idling screen returns to the display. 6. Quit the connection to the computer.
7. Press BR-900CDs [EXIT] repeatedly to return to the Play screen. * If you press [EXIT] without quitting the connection to the computer, the following screens appear. In this case, pressing [ENTER] and then [EXIT] returns the Play screen to the display.
12. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the importdestination song pattern, then press [ENTER].
Initializing the System Settings
Follow the procedure below to initialize the system parameters.
3. Press PARAMETER CURSOR [ ] [ cursor to ALL, and press [ENTER].
] to move the
The confirmation message Are you sure? appears in the display.
4. To continue the initialization, press [ENTER] (YES). 4. To continue the initialization, press [ENTER] (YES). To cancel, press [EXIT] (NO) (or [UTILITY]). When [ENTER] is pressed, initialization begins. After the initialization has been completed, you are returned to the Play screen. To cancel, press [EXIT] (NO) (or [UTILITY]). When [ENTER] is pressed, initialization begins. After the initialization has been completed, you are returned to the Play screen.
You can perform the same initialization with INIT ALL, by holding down INPUT SELECT [GUITAR/ BASS/MIC2], [MIC], and [LINE] while turning the POWER switch ON, then pressing [ENTER].
Initializing the Effect Settings
Follow the procedure below to initialize the user effect patches or song effect patches. 1. Press [UTILITY]. 2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ and press [ENTER].
Initializing the Rhythm Arrangements/Patterns/Drum Kits
This initializes the Rhythm Arrangements, Patterns, and Drum Kits. In Song Arrangement, Step 1 is set to the metronome. In song patterns and song drum kits, the step is empty. 1. Press [UTILITY]. 2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ and press [ENTER].
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to U EFX (user patch) or S EFX (song patch), and press [ENTER]. The confirmation message Are you sure? appears in the display. (Example) when you select U EFX
] to move the cursor to RHY,
4. To continue the initialization, press [ENTER] (YES). To cancel, press [EXIT] (NO) (or [UTILITY]). When [ENTER] is pressed, initialization begins. After the initialization has been completed, you are returned to the Play screen. 4. To continue the initialization, press [ENTER] (YES). To cancel, press [EXIT] (NO) (or [UTILITY]). When [ENTER] is pressed, initialization begins.
After the initialization has been completed, you are returned to the Play screen.
Initializing the Memory Card
Be aware that when initialized, any existing data on the card will be erased. * If you initialize the memory card supplied with the BR900CD, the demo songs on the card will be lost.
4. To continue the initialization, press [ENTER] (YES). To cancel, press [EXIT] (NO) (or [UTILITY]). When [ENTER] is pressed, initialization begins. When the initializing has been completed, Completed! appears in the display. Keep power on! Song creating. then appears in the display, and a new song is automatically created. In this case, the data type selected is HiFi (MT2). When creation of the song is finished, the play screen returns to the display. * Depending on the capacity of the memory card, initializing may take more than ten minutes to complete. This is not a malfunction. The progress of the initializing is shown in the display. Do not turn off the BR-900CD until the initializing has been completed.
[TAP].... 38, 122 TAP... 95 TEMPO.... 21 Tempo.. 38, 122123, 127, 130 Thres.... 107 Threshold... 94, 97 TIME... 21 Time between songs (Pre Gap).. 140 Time Signature... 123, 127, 130 Time Stretch... 192 TimeStrtch... 192 TME/MES... 68, 71, 74 TMP.... 85 TO... 199
TONE... 149 Tone... 94, 111 Tone Load.. 135, 149, 171, 181 TONELOAD Folder... 162 Top-Hi... 93 Top-Mid... 93 TOUCH... 101 TRACK... 87, 135 Track... 39, 41, 48 Track At Once... 140 Track Copy... 67 Track Editing... 67 Track EQ... 43, 110, 112 Track Erase... 73 Track Exchange... 76 TRACK fader... 18, 29 TRACK MIXER... 18 Track Move... 70 Track Mute.... 41 Treble... 99 Tremolo/Pan... 100 TRK... 67, 70, 73, 7576 TRM-SQR.... 100 TRM-TRI... 100 [TUNER]... 188 Tuner... 188 Tuning.. 96, 188189 Tuning guide... 188 Type.. 43, 9496, 98, 100101, 108, 111, 115
VO+GT AMP... 92 VOCAL MULTI... 90 VOICE TRANS... 90 Voice Transformer... 100 Volume.... 99 VtgRack... 94 [V-TRACK]... 49 V-Track... 14, 49 V-Track Selection screen... 49
Wah... 101 WAV... 148, 150, 165, 176 WAV/AIFF Export... 150, 165, 176 WAV/AIFF File... 171, 181 WAV/AIFF Import... 148, 167, 178 WAV/AIFF menu screen... 148 Windows... 162, 164 Windows 2000... 162 Windows Me.... 162 Windows XP.... 162 Wow Flt... 96 WRITE... 86, 104, 115, 141 Writing Insert effects... 86 Mastering Tool Kit.. 104 Pitch Correction... 115 Audio CD... 140 Waveform data.. 148
U EFX... 195 Undo... 57 [UNDO/REDO]... 57 UP... 101 USB... 162, 164, 175 USB connector.... 22 USB Folder... 163 USB screen... 164 User Patch.... 36, 84 [UTILITY]... 198199
V.... 120 Velocity... 127, 131132 Verse.... 120 VO DRV... 98 VO+AC.SIM... 92 VO+ACOUSTIC... 92
Track Sheet
Project Song Name Date
ARRANGE Tempo: PATTERN Tempo:
PAN PAN EQ Low EQ High CHO/DLY Send REV Send REV Send REV Send CHO/DLY Send CHO/DLY Send EQ High EQ High EQ High CHO/DLY Send REV Send EQ Low EQ Low EQ Low PAN PAN
PAN EQ Low EQ High CHO/DLY Send REV Send
EQ Low
EQ High
CHO/DLY Send
REV Send
Digital Recording Workstation Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of the BOSS BR-900CD. This TurboStart contains step-by-step instructions that will quickly introduce you to the BR-900CDs major features.
Inserting Effects on the Inputs For this example, well insert a COSM Guitar Amp processor on the guitar input. 1. If the COSM EFFECTS button is not lit red, press the button to turn it red. 2. Press the COSM EFFECTS button once more to display the effects patch list. 3. Select P29 Tube Stck (for Tube Stack) by turning the TIME/VALUE dial. 4. Press EXIT/NO to return to the main screen. Adding the Rhythm Guide 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press the ARRANGE/PATTERN/OFF button several times until it starts flashing red. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the desired rhythm pattern, such as P098:POP1-V1. Press EXIT/NO to return to the main screen. Cursor to the tempo value at the top-right corner of the screen, and then turn TIME/VALUE to set it to the desired BPM. Press PLAY or REC to start the drum pattern. Raise the STEREO RHYTHM/LOOP fader to the desired listening volume.
Listening to the Demo Song
Use the following procedure to load and play back the demo song in the BR-900CD: 1. Press UTILITY. 2. Press until SONG SELECT [SEL] appears. 3. Press ENTER/YES. 4. Turn TIME/VALUE to select a demo song. 5. Press ENTER/YES. 6. Bring up the TRACK MIXER faders, the MASTER fader, and the RHYTHM fader. 7. Press PLAY to listen to the selected song.
Recording a Song
Heres how to record a guitar track while using effects and playing along with the Rhythm Guide. Creating a New Song 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press UTILITY. Press until SONG NEW [NEW] is displayed. Press ENTER/YES. Set DATA TYPE to HiFi (MT2) for the highestquality recording and playback. Press ENTER/YES. When Are you sure? is displayed, press ENTER/YES.
Recording a Performance 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press the REC TRACK button for the track you wish to record. Press the REC buttonit flashes red. Press PLAY to start recording. When youre finished recording, press STOP. Press the ZERO button to instantly rewind back to the beginning of the song. Press PLAY to hear the track.
Note: Once the Data Type is chosen, it cannot be changed for a song. Using the Dedicated Inputs 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Plug the guitar into the GUITAR/BASS input. To turn on the GUITAR/BASS input, press the far left INPUT SELECT button so it lights red. Adjust the left SENS knob until the red PEAK light flashes occasionally when the instrument is played at its loudest level. Adjust the INPUT LEVEL knob until the meter on the LCD screen averages around -6. Select the REC TRACK buttonthe round button beneath its TRACK MIXER faderfor the track you want to record.
Adding Reverb to the Recording Track 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press the LOOP EFFECTS button. Press to select [REV]. Press ENTER/YES. Press to select the desired track. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to adjust the SEND value for the track. This adjusts how much reverb is added to the tracks audio.
Note: To add chorus or delay, use the same procedure, selecting [CHO/DELAY] in Step 2. Saving a Song The BR-900CD stores your work automatically!
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Digital Recording Workstation Mixing Down Tracks with the MTK
To create an audio CD, you must combine, or bounce, all of your recorded tracks down to two tracks in a process called mixing down. Mixing Down (Bouncing) to Tracks 7/8 1. 2. 3. 4. 4. 5. Press the REC MODE button once so BOUNCE is selected as the REC MODE value. With the TIME/VALUE dial, select Tracks 78V1 for mixdowntheir boxes should be empty to show theyre unrecorded tracks. Press the REC button so it flashes red. Press PLAY to begin mixdown. STOP when youve reached the end of the song, or the point at which you want to stop mixing down. Press ZERO, and then PLAY to play back the bounced mix on Tracks 7/8.
Saving Audio in.WAV/AIFF Format
The BR-900CD can export track data as.WAV or AIFF files, transferring them to a computer. When you convert mastered tracks to.WAV or AIFF format, any computer with a CD burner and CD-burning software can create an audio CDs from them. 1. Connect the computer to the BR-900CD using the USB cable. 2. Press the USB button. 3. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to select Type:EXPORT. 4. Press ENTER/YES. 5. Press to select [WAV] or [AIFF]. 6. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to select the desired track. 7. Press ENTER/YES to begin the export.
Mastering with the MTK Effects After mixing down, mastering uses the MTK (for Mastering Tool Kit) effect to help smooth out the differences in volume that occur over the course of a song. 1. Press the REC MODE button until the LCD screen says Rec Mode>MASTRING. 2. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select Source:78V1. 3. Press ENTER/YES to select your mixdown tracks: 78V1( Tracks 7 and 8, Virtual Track 1) the Rec Track button flashes green and orange. 4. Press the COSM EFFECTS button to select the MTK effectsthe screen shows MTK>P01:Mix Down (MSTR TOOL KIT). 5. To select an MTK patch, press and turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the MTK bank and desired patch number. 6. Press EXIT/NO to return to the main screen. 7. Press REC to go into Record Standby mode. 8. Press PLAY to start recordingmastering begins on 78V2. 9. When you reach the end of the song, press STOP to end the mastering. 10. Play back Tracks 78V2 to listen to the mastered mix.
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Long before the word "loss" crept into the Blackhawks' vocabulary, there had already been a blemish in this astounding Chicago sports season.
As amazing as the "Miracle on Madison Street" has been, and as euphoric as it has made the city's hockey fans, both the long-standing and the late-joining, the Blackhawks' surge of successes has been missing something.
And it's not a small thing. It's half-a-league large.
Pretty much ignored, seldom mentioned, but undeniably absent in the much-deserved celebration of this foreshortened 2013 National Hockey League season, it is the elephant in the room. Or, if you will, the pachyderm on the ice.
Because of the near-ruinous lockout that threatened to make 2013 another missing NHL season (as happened before in 2005), what we have instead is a season with an unspoken asterisk: This year's shrink-wrapped schedule is only 48 games, and already past the halfway mark.
And here's the elephant. To date, and for the rest of the regular season and early playoff series, the Hawks will never face the much-improved Montreal Canadiens or Toronto Maple Leafs, or the tough Pittsburgh Penguins or Boston Bruins, or any of the other Eastern Conference teams.
East is east and west is west, and never the twain shall meet in this year's NHL schedule. At least, not until the Stanley Cup Finals will any Eastern Conference team take the ice against a Western Conference squad.
It would be nice to know how the Blackhawks in this dream season would fare against the beasts in the east. Instead, the Hawks will face a steady diet of western foes. As much quick-turnaround travel as Chicago's pucksters will do this season, their only eastern trips will be to Detroit, Nashville and Columbus.
And the league now is set to "westernize" the Hawks' conference even more, moving the Winnipeg Jets into it and relocating the Red Wings into the Eastern Conference.
This (shudder) will not only dilute one of the league's strongest rivalries, it will leave Chicago alone as the only team from the historic "Original Six" in the Western Conference. The other five, Boston, Detroit, Montreal, New York Rangers, and Toronto would all be in the Eastern Conference.
Not that there aren't worthy foes besides Detroit in the west. Anaheim, thanks to its own impressive start, is not letting the Hawks completely out of sight this season. Phoenix knocked Chicago out of the playoffs last year. Colorado squashed the Hawks' historic streak Friday. Vancouver has emerged as a worthy rival. And besides Chicago taking the title in 2010, Anaheim, Colorado, Dallas, Edmonton and Los Angeles have all won Stanley Cups. Four of the last six have been won by Western Conference teams.
But the Blackhawks have longer histories, of course, against "Original Six" teams. And it's a history that calls for revenge. Chicago has lifetime losing records against all of them except the Rangers. The Hawks are particularly in arrears to the Canadiens (150 victories, 299 losses), whose 24 Stanley Cup titles make them the NHL equivalent of Major League Baseball's New York Yankees. Five of those Cup finals, four in the 25 years of the "Original Six", were against the Blackhawks. In their head-to-head matchups for the Stanley Cup, the Hawks are O-for-Montreal.
Unless Chicago makes it to the Stanley Cup, it won't face off this season against any of those longtime rivals except the Red Wings.
Instead, due to the impossibility of evenly dividing 48 games among 15 Western Conference teams, the Blackhawks' unbalanced 2013 schedule pits them against the St. Louis Blues and Nashville Predators five times each; four times against the Red Wings and Colorado Avalanche; and just three times each against the rest of the conference, including their closest pursuer, the Anaheim Ducks.
The NHL's schedule this year, apparently prompted mostly by travel considerations — which make sense but are exaggerated by this year's tightly squeezed schedule — goes counter to what the NBA does to accommodate traditional rivalries such as the Celtics v. Lakers and to showcase superstars like LeBron James and Kevin Durant in cities from coast to coast.
Hockey's approach is also the opposite of Major League Baseball's, which tries to spike interest by adding interleague regular season games. Thus, fans don't have to wait and hope for a World Series to see Yankees v. Mets, Angels v. Dodgers or White Sox v. Cubs (dream?) matchups.
Of course, there could be one nice consolation prize for Chicago fans. Wouldn't it be sweet if the Blackhawks could win the Stanley Cup this year by turning the tables on the Canadiens in their only head-to-head confrontation?
If that happens, consider the above complaint withdrawn.
Blemish forgiven. Elephant erased.


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American Association of Critical-Care Nurses recognizes the ICU at
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital with silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital with silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence
Fairbanks, AK (June 17, 2013) – The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) recently conferred a silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence on the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital, the first ICU in the state of Alaska to be recognized with the prestigious award. Only 98 hospital units throughout the U.S. were recognized with a Beacon Award in 2012.
The Beacon Award for Excellence — a significant milestone on the path to exceptional patient care and a healthy work environment — recognizes unit caregivers who successfully improve patient outcomes and align practices with AACN's six standards for a healthy work environment. Units that achieve this three-year, three-level award with gold, silver and bronze designations meet national criteria consistent with Magnet Recognition, the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award and the National Quality Healthcare Award.
AACN President Kathryn E. Roberts, RN, MSN, CNS, CCRN, CCNS, applauds the commitment of the caregivers in the ICU at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital for working together to meet and exceed the high standards set forth by the Beacon Award for Excellence. These dedicated healthcare professionals join other members of the exceptional community of nurses who set the standard for optimal patient care.
"The Beacon Award for Excellence recognizes caregivers in stellar units whose consistent and systematic approach to evidence-based care optimizes patient outcomes. Units that receive this national recognition serve as a role model to others on their journey to excellent patient and family care," she explained.
The silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence signifies continuous learning and effective systems to achieve optimal patient care. The ICU at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital earned its silver award by meeting the following evidence-based Beacon Award for Excellence criteria:
• Leadership Structures and Systems
• Appropriate Staffing and Staff Engagement
• Effective Communication, Knowledge Management, Learning and Development, Best Practices
• Evidence-Based Practice and Processes
• Patient Outcomes
Brenda Franz, RN, Director of ICU, Emergency Department and Procedures at FMH, described the award application process as very rigorous and comprehensive. "This accomplishment represents one of many significant milestones on our unit's journey to optimal outcomes and exceptional patient care. We are incredibly proud of this award. This acknowledgement is just one more way to assure our community that they can get excellent patient care right here at home."
About the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses: Founded in 1969 and based in Aliso Viejo, Calif., the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) is the largest specialty nursing organization in the world. AACN joins together the interests of more than 500,000 acute and critical care nurses and claims more than 240 chapters worldwide. The organization's vision is to create a healthcare system driven by the needs of patients and their families in which acute and critical care nurses make their optimal contribution. To learn more about AACN, visit www.aacn.org, connect with the organization on Facebook at www.facebook.com/aacnface or follow AACN on Twitter at www.twitter.com/aacnme. Richard Howell, AACN Communications, (949) 268-7573, firstname.lastname@example.com


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Here is a weekly roundup of news in the Deer Valley Unified School District.
The Western Maricopa Education Center, or West-MEC, is hosting two public meetings for parents and residents this month to discuss a possible bond issue for the upcoming November election. The meetings will take place at 6 p.m. today and the same time on Feb. 29 at West-MEC's main office, 5487 N. 99th Ave., Glendale.
West-MEC is a joint technical education district that supports career-tech programs for high school students living within its 12 member school districts, including Deer Valley. Details: 623-738-0000 or www.west-mec.org.
Kindergarten sign-up in March
Deer Valley will welcome the Class of 2025 at kindergarten registration from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 5-9. Parents can register their child at any district school of choice by visiting the front office. Registration forms can be downloaded on the district website, www.dvusd.org. Students need to be 5 years old by Aug. 31. Early registration is important as schools plan staffing needs for next school year.
Parents should bring: original birth certificate or a certified copy; immunization records; proof of residence (utility bill, house payment receipt, rent receipt, escrow document or lease agreement); identification; and legal guardian or custody papers if applicable. Families outside the district can complete an open enrollment form and bring it to the school of their choice.
DVUSD resource center open
Families living within the Deer Valley school district may choose from a variety of free services and workshops at the new Family Resource Center at Desert Winds Elementary School, 19825 N. 15th Ave., Phoenix, and Anthem Elementary School, 41020 NE Freedom Way, Anthem.
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Today's the first BIC day I've had in 10 days! I'm having a mini "I don wannnnaaaa" moment right now. But I'm sure I'll get over it 😉 I have a cute outfit in mind for my first day back. That always helps for me – does it for you?
I'm thinking this one:
bahah- ok maybe a bridesmaid dress isn't fitting for the office 😉
To ease into another day at the office, I slept in as long as I could. No 5:00 a.m. workout for me yet! 6:00 was much easier to wake up to instead of 4:30 a.m. Last night I didn't get home from training until late, so I welcomed the extra sleep anyway.
Speaking of training, I have been LOVING trisets lately. Here's one I loved on Saturday. And judging how my quads, booty, and back felt on Sunday, it loved me back 😉
When doing triset workouts, I like to include one lower body, one upper body, and one ab exercise in each set. Pick three exercises, moving quickly on to the next after completing prescribed amount of sets, then rest after the third set, before completing the triset two more times.
Tri these Tri-Sets
1c. Arnold Press
2b. Jacknife Sit Up
2c. Single Arm Row
3a. Barbell deadlift
3b. Cable Chop
Questions? Let me know
Anyway, after getting home from training, it was getting pretty late. I wanted to quickly eat and get to bed because of the aforementioned early rising, so I made a lazy girl's healthy dinner.
I bought this romaine lettuce as a "manager's special" at Krogers the other day. AKA – eat this soon or it's gonna go bad. Since "expired" yesterday, I thought I'd put it to good use – along with – you guessed it, Thanksgiving leftovers.
This is leftover butternut squash lasagna and some cranberry sauce atop a bed of romaine:
'Twas tasty, but I'm hereby declaring it a rule that I will not eat any more Thanksgiving leftovers! To the husband or the freezer they will go.
Well I'm off to go put my time in at the Big Insurance Company – and then train two clients afterwards. It's gonna be a doozy!
Hope you guys are having a good week so far!
Are you still eating Thanksgiving leftovers? Or has that ship sailed for you, too?
Something to check out: My weekly blog post over at Fitconomy! See how you can torch calories and complete some holiday chores while you're at it 😀


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Much has changed since the onset of the Great Recession and housing crisis. Successful communities will respond to changing economic and market conditions by closely aligning community and economic development. The Community Builders summit at the Hotel Colorado in Glenwood Springs will explore how, and examine the economic, market and development trends that will help shape the future of our communities. Registration is from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, with the evening plenary from 7-8 p.m. The full-day summit takes place from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26. For more information go to http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e660fcpra7e229fb&llr=vfu4xhcab.
The Aspen Valley Medical Foundation (AVMF) has launched a new television program on Grassroots TV titled "Our Work in Progress." During the week of Oct. 21, Vince Savage, director of the Aspen Homeless Shelter, will share information about Aspen's homeless population and how the shelter staff is working to assist them.Each week the shows will air: Sundays at 7a.m., Mondays at 11 a.m., Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. and Fridays at noon and 10 p.m. For further information, contact AVMF at 544-1298 or email@example.com.


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Peace Corps Director Ron Tschetter is on campus this morning to announce a new fellowship program for Social Work and Public Health students. This new program is the latest initiative in our long-running and fruitful relationship with the Peace Corps. I have always been proud of the consistently high number of Tulane students who become Peace Corps volunteers.
Such volunteerism seems to be a natural part of Green Wave life. This is evident even when we gather for fun. For instance, many Tulane alumni of all ages will return to New Orleans Oct. 26-28, as we kick off "Wave '07," our first-ever All-Alumni Reunion weekend. A number of special events are planned around the Homecoming football game but, as the first order of business, visiting alumni will volunteer to help clean up and beautify local schools. For more information on this and other Homecoming reunion activities visit http://reunions.tulane.edu or call 1-888-265-7576.
Speaking of Homecoming, Rachel Kohn, a senior at Tulane and a finalist for Homecoming Court, will be a contestant Tuesday, Oct. 23 on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire." The show, with host Meredith Vieira, can be seen locally on WVUE at 11:30 a.m.
Rachel, who is majoring in anthropology and English, said that if she won big on the show she would get Saints season tickets, travel and splurge on designer sunglasses and shoes for both her and her mom.
But just in case the "Millionaire" thing doesn't work out, Rachel and other students may want to visit the Lavin-Bernick Center For University Life Oct. 24 from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. More than 70 representatives from universities throughout the nation will be on hand to discuss graduate and professional school opportunities with interested Tulane students.
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Medicine man, Chinese needles
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By Mike Peters
"You may not feel the needle going in," says Dr Roger Prida, "but once it's in, you've got to search for the energy layer. We've got to move the energy. If you don't feel it, you're not being helped."
Prida is talking about acupuncture, and how Westerners used to skin-deep pricking from practitioners at home may be in for a shock when they come to China.
In traditional medicine here, the acupuncturist won't be shy about pushing a needle deeper, probing a muscle or a joint.
That push to heal can hurt.
"Chinese have a tolerance of pain that is much higher than Westerners," he says, grinning. Patients on both sides of the world come to a clinic to restore health, says the young Mexican doctor who came to Beijing to study Chinese medicine four years ago.
"But at home, pain management can be as important as the cure. Here, getting to the cause of the disease is the goal, whatever it takes."
Acupuncturists in China accept that their Western patients have different expectations, and they ease their way into more aggressive treatments, and bigger needles.
That balance mirrors the approach he will take as he heads home to Mexico City this month, where he will resume his practice with a deeper and - he hopes - more enlightened sense of the therapy.
"We learn a lot of techniques in the West, and we are trained to base them on the patient," he says. Will surgery leave a permanent scar? Could there be legal issues if the doctor pushes a treatment despite a patient's reservations?
"But in this sort of practice, some things are common across cultures," Prida says. Many patients have come to acupuncture because they've faced a lot of pain, and in the West maybe they have taken a lot of painkillers. So they can handle the pain of the treatment.
"For them, it's a small price to pay - they are willing for that trade off," he says.
Prida has spent the past four years in China - the first two in intensive language study so that he could follow the medical lectures in Chinese for the next two.
His studies at the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences have been that short because he is already a trained physician; students who come to the program without medical training face five or six years of courses and observation.
As a Mexican, he's found some things to be familiar.
"I saw my grandmother doing cupping when I was a small boy - that's part of the old tradition in Mexico, too," he says. It's done a little differently - his grandmother heated coins to help pull bad energy from the body - but the principle is the same, and so are the trophy bruise marks afterward.
"We don't have all of the Chinese herbs at home, of course," he says, "so that has been interesting for me. China has a whole theory and classification of herbs. You have to know the context of an herb's use. You have to know how to use different flavors interact with the body - spicy, salty, bitter, acidic. And you have to know the herb's nature. For example, is it hot or cold?"
Many Mexican teachers came to China in the 1980s to study acupuncture and traditional medicine, says Prida, and studying under them ignited a passion to go deeper with his own learning.
So he suspended his practice in the Mexican capital and came to China.


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There is a long-standing confusion about the difference between synchronous and asynchronous motors. What do these terms mean? How do you tell the difference between the motor types?
In a typical AC motor, a rotating magnetic field is produced in the stator. The speed of this rotating field is called the synchronous speed and is determined only by the frequency of the power supply and the number of poles of the machine. A synchronous motor is one in which the rotor rotates at the same speed as the rotating magnetic field in the stator. An asynchronous motor is one in which the rotor rotates at a speed slower than the synchronous speed.
When people refer to asynchronous motors, they are generally referring to AC induction motors. A typical squirrel cage AC induction motor has a stationary winding called a stator and a rotor that is made from electrical steel and conductive bars of aluminum or copper which are shorted on each end. In an induction motor, the input current creates a rotating magnetic field in the stator. This changing magnetic field induces currents in the rotors conductive bars which results in an attraction between the rotating magnetic field of the stator and the induced magnetic field of the rotor. Because a changing magnetic field is required to induce currents in the rotor, the rotor will always rotate slower than the synchronous speed of the magnetic field in the stator. The difference between these two speeds is called slip and is usually given as a percentage of the synchronous speed.
There are many varieties of synchronous motors but what they all have in common is that they are all AC motors and all their rotors rotate at the synchronous speed of the stator. Brushless motors, variable reluctance motors, switched reluctance and hysteresis motors are all synchronous motors. Brushless motors are built with a stator similar to an induction motor but the rotor is made of permanent magnets rather than conductive bars. In general, motor companies have classified brushless motors into two groups based on the shape of their back-emfs. Motors that have a trapezoidal back-emf and are driven with a trapezoidal (six-step) control are generally referred to as brushless DC (BLDC) motors. Motors that have a sinusoidal back-emf and are driven with a sinusoidal control are generally referred to as brushless AC (BLAC) motors. Some motor manufacturers refer to BLAC motors as servo motors or permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSM). Some motor manufacturers don't make a distinction between the two types of motors and call both of them brushless permanent magnet (BPM) motors. In practice, due to physical, design, and manufacturing limitations, there is no way to achieve a perfectly trapezoidal or sinusoidal back-emf, so all brushless motors fall somewhere in between the two ideals.
As weve seen, asynchronous motors have slip and synchronous motors don't. Furthermore, the amount of slip is dependent on the load. What this means is that asynchronous motors will not be able to maintain a constant speed under variable load torque applications. However, this disadvantage can be overcome using a variable frequency drive (VFD) or a vector drive.
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1Put your hands together, on the side on where you can see your nails. It must not be palm to palm! Make sure that your right hand is on top of your left hand. Your thumbs MUST be straight out. This means that your index fingers and your thumbs should form a 90 degree angle.
2Keeping your thumbs straight out, move your right hand to the right side until your thumb touches your other thumb. Move straight, and not swirly. This makes it unreal, which will ruin the illusion.
3Keeping your thumbs touched, move your right hand down until your tops of your fingers face the ground. This will take some practice, and if it looks unusual in a good way, you've mastered the step.
4Your nails of your thumbs should now be on opposite sides of each other. Remember that 90 degree angle? (Look at your left hand.) Well, you should see the round part in the middle of your angle. Move your RIGHT thumb left until you hit the round part that connects your angle, sliding your right thumb on your left thumb the whole entire time. Again, make sure it goes straight.
5Last, but not least, the final step. Look at the index finger on your LEFT hand. Slide your RIGHT thumb up until you reach the top of the index finger. Once again, keep it straight, sliding on the index finger. You should have made a hole in which you could see through.
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text: Kyle Deatherage Police Honor Officers Killed On Duty By Brian Mackey • May 2, 2013 Police officers from across Illinois gathered in Springfield Thursday to honor colleagues killed in the line of duty — including one killed in 2012. On the Monday after Thanksgiving, Illinois State Police Trooper Kyle Deatherage was patrolling on his motorcycle on Interstate 55, about 30 miles south of Springfield. He pulled over another vehicle when the driver of a semi-truck is alleged to have hit and killed Deatherage. The driver has been charged with reckless homicide.


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By Kyle Olson
Hostess Brands Inc, the infamous producer of iconic Twinkie and Ho Hos dessert cakes, is currently in talks with potential buyers and the company's labor union in an effort to avoid liquidation as a result of bankruptcy.
According to Reuters, a source familiar with the ongoing negotiations said the outcome of talks was far from definitive at this point. Any deal to sell the company would revolve around Hostess' ability to successfully resolve labor issues with the union.
Industry analysts say that private equity firms will likely be the best suitors to buy the famous company.
Other food industry companies such as Mexico's Grupo Bimbo and Flower Foods, Inc are said to be possible bidders as well, according to Reuters.
Hostess filed for bankruptcy in January with $860 million in debt.
The iconic American dessert brand was founded in 1930 and originally stuffed Twinkies with a banana cream filling. Bananas were rationed during World War II, which forced Hostess to switch their ingredients to the famous vanilla filling.
According to The Huffington Post, close to 20,000 employees were served with WARN (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification) notices last month.
The notices were mailed in accordance with a federal law that requires companies to give employees 60 days notice before closing a facility or ordering mass layoffs.
Hostess has stated that layoffs are not definite and hope to emerge from bankruptcy as a growing company, according to Reuters.
Companies Turning To Bankruptcy When Burdens Are Too Heavy To Handle
Many companies have been turning to bankruptcy in order to eliminate debt and restructure their foundation of doing business in order to turn profits.
Companies such as American Airline's parent company AMR, Kodak Film and the Tribune Co have all filed for bankruptcy recently in an attempt to either save their respective companies or get out of mounting debt.
Although many people think bankruptcy is the end, it is often the start of a new and prosperous life of being debt free.
As evidence, the American automobile industry was on the skids a few years ago. Citing heavy competition from overseas manufacturers and rising debt, American car brands such as General Motors, Chrysler and Ford Motor Group all filed for bankruptcy.
Since the filings, the American auto industry has bounced back in a big way. Ford recorded profits unseen in decades and other car companies have seen their profits rise as well.
Experts warn that bankruptcy isn't for everyone or every company for that matter and should be considered on a case by case basis. However, if deemed necessary and a good option for you or your business, experts say that bankruptcy can offer second chances to people and companies that so desperately need them.


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In the words of Michael Buble, "we danced, we sang, we laughed...and we sweated so much we lost 15 pounds".
The Canadian crooner kicked off his 14-date Australian tour at Perth Arena on Saturday night with a burst of pyrotechnics, his signature slide down the stage and the smooth sound of Fever.
"I spent all my money on pyrotechnics – the rest of the show is sh@! - but the opening was awesome!" Buble joked to the sold out crowd.
"Tonight will be like a date. We'll start nice and slow and romantic, and by the end of the show if things are good we'll have dirty sex in a car – all of us".
The 38-year old had audiences wrapped around his finger as he belted out songs from his latest album To Be Loved, as well as old favourites Just Haven't Met You Yet, Try A Little Tenderness and Feeling Good.
He received a thunderous applause as he declared his love for Australia (this is his tenth visit) – before getting down onto his hands and knees to kiss the stage.
Few artists could carve such a successful career with so many cover songs – but Buble's charisma and talent have made each track his own.
In a moment of modesty he said he owed part of his success to his 13-piece band – or "Team Buble", saying without them he "would just be a crappy karaoke guy". If only we all had "crappy karaoke" voices like him.
Sitting beside pianist and songwriter Alan Chang, Buble took audiences on a journey back in time by singing the beginning of a song he had been trying to write at the age of 16.
He explained that with Chang's help the song became a triumph - before launching into his 2007 hit Everything. Previous reports had suggested the song had been written for former girlfriend and British actress Emily Blunt.
After bringing a few members of the audience to tears with Home, Buble turned up the pace.
Flanked by burly security guards he made his way down the centre aisle to a smaller stage at the back of Perth Arena. Joined by a cappella support act Naturally 7, he proved his versatility by singing Daft Punk's Get Lucky.
His voice didn't falter as he took on hits by the Jackson 5 and the Bee Gees – making the night of a middle-aged woman by taking her phone to film himself and the crowd.
If he hadn't already proven his talent, he sealed the deal by ending the night with romantic classic Song For You. He held up his hand for silence as the song drew to a close, and without a microphone or backing band continued to sing. His voice carried throughout the Arena, breaking the hearts of many women who like myself, wished he wasn't married to supermodel Luisana Lopilato.
Not even the rain outside could dampen the spirits of the crowd as they left Perth Arena - "Buble Girl Booty Shorts" in hand, singing It's A Beautiful Day.
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20 Aug 2008 11:24 PM #1
draggable functionality and new releases
I have a few things I am about to implement by hand, and I though I should ask if the functionality will be included in the impending 1.1 release.
Drag and drop functionality. I know that this is on the agenda, but I see it slated for the 1.2 release in the roadmap. True, the roadmap seems a little out of date, because both the 1.1 and the 1.2 releases are due in the summer, which is almost over. I digress (but with good point, perhaps it is time to update the roadmap, so that we can better plan for the new functionality). What I would like to know is if this drag and drop functionality has made it's way in the upcomming 1.1 release or not. And if so, does it mirror the functionality provided by Ext-js? (working with grid, highlighting, etc)
20 Aug 2008 11:34 PM #2
At this stage, there is no DnD support in 1.1 - I believe an alpha release is being planned to be released shortly (like < week)
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Doesn't really apply, as I'm sure you know. Yes, the functionality is not yet available, and yes, I need it, but I am also sure that once is comes, it will be fine (not sour).
First I thought you were trying to make a point, but now I found your other post and saw that it is besides the point as well. This is a specialized forum, if you want to chat, go to a public forum. Thanks.


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Wood flooring is one of the most desirable types of flooring. It comes in many styles and is often considered an investment to the house. So, if you are looking around for enhancing the look and also the cost of your property then surely wooden flooring is the right choice for you.
Wood flooring requires some special attention while it's being installed. It is recommended to ask for a professional installer for its installation, as it is an expensive kind of flooring, so it is better not to experiment with it.
Wood flooring installation as remarked before is not an easy task and the wooden planks soon after their installation require finishing. The refinishing is done with sanding process, and requires the same procedure used for a refinishing of old, worn out floors. The sandpaper is generally used in the process of finishing.
Wooden flooring is available in a variety of different species. The flooring species will contribute to the overall look of the finished hardwood by setting the tone and texture. A few of the more popular species are mahogany, oak, Brazilian cherry, and hickory. Most species of floor are avaialble as both a solid hardwood or an engineered hardwood. Solids, as the name implies, are solid wood straight through. Engineered hardwoods are cross woven strips of wood glued together in layers. Both have their advantages as solid hardwoods can be refinished while engineered woods are better suited for areas that have significant climate change throughout the four seasons.
Wood flooring requires some special care and is one of the higher maintenance floor types. Regular cleaning is needed with a vacuum cleaner in addition to occasionally mopping. Over time, dusting and cleaning can diminish the finish of the floor. Therefore, polishing (or possibly refinishing) the floor should be considered part of the routine maintenance.
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1. BP down 5%+ as FTSE opens, concerns over seepage detected near damaged well - @SkyNewsBiz
2. Hungary Forint Tumbles Most in Six Weeks as IMF Ends Talks With Hungary - Bloomberg
(*Here is Hungary CDS Quote at Bloomberg.com)
3. Ireland's credit rating downgraded by Moodys to Aa2 - Irish Times
(*Here is Ireland CDS Quote at Bloomberg.com)
4. Man buys Europe's entire cocoa supply, analysts suspect market cornering - National Post
I saw that the 30Y Treasury Bond and US Dollar Index decoupled since mid-June. $USB is up 9.95% and $USD is only up 1.90% over 3-months. The US Dollar Index could eventually test the 200DMA and perhaps bounce at the March high. It's still trading in a descending channel with 50DMA resistance up above.