Boxing Facts

November 2007

 

Have you tried the Piper’s Pal humidity control system? It can extend the life of your reeds and ease the break in period. Have reeds ready when you need them. Available in 3 styles: Piper’s Pal Reed Protector, Piper’s Pal (holds 4 reeds), and Piper’s Pal Bands (holds 40+ reeds).

 

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Getting the Most Out of Your Pipe Bag

The pipe bag is one of the most likely areas to leak air. Any air lost through the bag is air that you have to replace, making it harder to play.

Regardless of the bag material, it must be airtight. To check this, plug the chanter and drone stocks with rubber stoppers. Blow up the bag until it is as full as it can get, then squeeze it for 30 seconds. If after 30 seconds, it takes more than 1 breath to fill the bag, it is losing too much air.

Common sources for leaks are the seams, around the stocks, or the stocks themselves. If you can’t hear or feel the leak, use a soapy water solution to check. If the leaks are through the seam on a hide bag, a good seasoning may correct it. If the leaks are through the seam on a synthetic bag, it likely needs replacing. Re- tie in the stock for leaks around the stocks on a hide bag. On a synthetic bag, if the leak is between the rubber grommet and the bag, it will have to be replaced. If the leak is between the stock and grommet, you can wrap some plumber’s tape around the stock at the top of the grommet, or remove the stock and build up the diameter at the tie in groove with the tape. If the leak is through the stock, there is a crack in the wood. These cracks are most common underneath the stock ferrules, but can also occur lower down. If this is the case, you will need to have the stock repaired by a bagpipe maker/repairer.

 

December 2006 – Merry Christmas from Kinnaird Bagpipes!

 

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Kinnaird Carbon Fibre Drone Reeds:

Who is using them?

 

            4 of the top 5 bands at the 2006 World Pipe Band Championships use some combination of Kinnaird Drone Reeds. Youth bands, Legion bands, and many others get a competitive advantage with our reeds!

 

Why are they a superior choice?

Unique curved carbon fibre tongue results in a vibrant rich cane sound. Reeds are simple to set-up: O-ring bridle is used to set the strength of the reed and adjust the tuning position. Adjustment screw allows for fine tuning. Reeds are incredibly steady & require very little maintenance. Available with “Regular” or “Lower Pitch” bass reed. The regular bass suits most older sets of pipes, while the lower pitch bass works very well in newer pipes. If you play an easy reed or struggle with your pipes, consider the “Easy” versions which come set up out of the box easier than our regular reeds. Customization available, please inquire.

 The Kinnaird Carbon Fibre drone reeds are the best made reeds on the market today, and also one of the most expensive. Although the initial cost is higher than some other reeds, the quality and features more than make up for the price in the long term.

First, the sound of the reeds is second to none; they are the most cane-like sound available today. Many top level players are switching to these reeds as the sound is superior and more stable than other reeds. The reeds, once set up, will last considerably longer than plastic tongue reeds since the tongues will not fatigue. We “curve” the tongue instead of bending, which reduces the stress at the tongue just behind the bridle (where the fatigue cracks initiate). We also provide a very high level of customer service. We serialize each and every set of reeds and record all of the manufacturing information. If down the road, a customer needs parts, set-up assistance, or troubleshooting, we can track down the original set-up of the reeds for reference. Finally, the carbon fibre tongues are durable and have proven to stand the kid test where plastic tongue reeds bend. The stiffness of the carbon fibre also helps minimize pitch fluctuation with unsteady blowing.

Compared to other carbon fibre drone reeds, the Kinnaird Carbon Fibre Drone

Reeds are the only ones with a curved tongue. This generates a sound closer to cane than any other reed. The tongues are molded into the proper curve and not heat bent in a jig. This provides improved manufacturing consistency and superior matching of the tenor reeds.

We offer 4 styles of Drone Reeds:

• Regular (suitable for most older pipes)

• Lower Pitch Bass (suitable for most newer pipes such as Naill)

• Regular Easy (We have found this is suitable for very young or old players or those with health problems such as asthma.)

• Lower Pitch Bass Easy

Anyone can order a custom set. We simply need to know if they are seeking regular or easy strength and what pipes they are playing. Finally, we offer exceptional customer service. We ship most orders in 48 hours. At times, custom orders take a bit more time.

 

·        Innovation

·        Quality

·        Service

 

 

 

Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum is located in downtown Nashville, only a couple streets from the beer joints of Broadway and the “mother church” of country music, the Ryman Auditorium.

This contemporary $37 million building was exposed to the public in 2001, and the monumental look of this special edifice animates the skyline in Nashville’s downtown entertainment area.

The Museum has an unbelievably immense assemblage to immortalize country music’s yore, and inside, the crown jewels of the collection are exhibited, rendering the story of country music crossing many decades.

You’ll find collections of historic filmed music, uncommon television film, changing demonstrations, live performances and other public programs, live broadcasts, along with, not to mention eating at SoBro Grill & Catering and shopping at the Museum Store.

Discovering the presentations of the Museum educates and turns on country & western lovers of all years and experiences, from the freshest country & western fans to those who’ve enjoyed country music for umpteen years.

As you walk through the exhibit halls, you’ll see the onward motion of country music setting out in the farms and saloons of the south, all the way to the Grand Ole Opry and the giant hits of our country music stars today.

The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum is self-guided, so you can enjoy it at your own rate – fans commonly take 2-3 hours.  The Museum supplies an Audio Tour (70 minutes), recounted by Eddie Stubbs (WSM Radio & Grand Ole Opry broadcaster), as well as features hosted by Dolly Parton, Vince Gill, and Trisha Yearwood.

The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum exhibits “Sing Me Back Home” as a permanent presentation spanning two overall floors of the location, an energizing trip through the story of country & western.

Using original recordings, objects, photos and TV film, and interactive touchscreen boards, Sing Me Back Home soaks viewers in the sound and history of country music, and the lives and voices of its beloved sensations.

As the “Sing Me Back Home” tour ends, you’ll walk into the Hall of Fame Rotunda, another lasting presentation.  This is the sanctified space where Country Music Hall of Fame® members are respected with bronze tablets distinguishing their introduction into the Hall of Fame.

A visit to the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum is an essential piece of any Nashville vacation. You’ll experience it is both educational and a great diversion. And with the discernment of the history of Nashville’s music you’ll gain a finer appreciation of Nashville.

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By Jim Nettleton

Body art is as old as human history. Ancient peoples decorated their bodies for a variety of reasons ranging from religious to just plain vanity.

We know for certain that the practice is at least 5,000 years old, due to evidence found in several countries that show the art of tattooing flourished as far back as 3,000 BC. After being relegated to a small segment of society for many years, this millennia old tradition has been making a rapid comeback in recent times.

You’ve no doubt noticed the growing number of people, especially young people, who are sporting all manner of sometimes clever and sometimes outlandish tattoos over large portions of their bodies.

It is true that tattooing today is safer than ever before if you select a reputable, experienced source. But while expressing yourself through this medium can be satisfying, one must also understand the downsides.

First and foremost is that the decorations, messages, statements, etc., are fairly permanent. I say ‘fairly’, because many doctors say that a high removal rate is possible through the use of modern lasers, but that is still not a foolproof technique. It is expensive and sometimes painful and can require multiple visits even in the case of a relatively small tattoo.

Second are the health considerations. A good operation will be highly sterile and will use biohazard containers to properly dispose of utensils that could cause contamination if used on multiple patients. For all these reasons, great care needs to be taken in your choice of a practitioner and extensive thought should be given to your choice of decorative or other types of tattoos before committing yourself.

Make sure you visit several studios before making up your mind on a practitioner. Carefully look over samples of their work and talk to them about methods, sterile conditions and the like.

All of these highly important points and more are thoroughly covered in my completely free report, which you can obtain by visiting the link in the resources box below.

Whatever you decide, take your time arriving at that decision. Your tattoo is going to be with you a long time and you don’t want to rush into something you’ll regret later.

One more thing; make sure you are not sick before heading for the parlor. You need a full quota of white blood cells to aid in healing. A check with your doctor is also advisable so he can let you know if you’re likely to suffer any kind of allergic reaction to the process.

Having said all that, good luck with your future art. Check the free report to find out more, and happy tattooing!

About the author:

Jim Nettleton is a radio and TV professional with wide-ranging interests. You can get his totally free, informative report, “TATOO!” here: http://www.jaynetinc.com/Tattoo

Today customers of satellite and cable TV have literally hundreds of games they can pick from every month. Pay per view sports packages like ESPN Gameplan give the subscriber access to nearly 20 college football games every weekend.

The motto today is “Content is King” and as the saying goes the networks of course want to deliver as much content as possible to the end user so they can make more money on ads. Lots of new all-sports channels have sprung up over the last few years. Included among these are Altitude Sports, which carries Nuggets from Denver and Colorado Avalanche games, and also the Big 10 network and the Mtn, the network of the Mountain West conference.

Certainly these networks are nice for fans in certain areas, disputes between the providers of content and cable networks that deliver the content have resulted in trouble at times to the customer. Consider what happened last year, the Big Ten Network started airing in 2007, but the network was unable to strike a deal with cable TV provider Time Warner. Subscribers of Time Warner in Wisconsin were unable to see some of the local teams play due to this dispute. While the battle lasted a whole year, the parties came to terms before the 2008 season, so subscribers could stay with Time Warner instead of having to switch over to one of the satellite television providers like DISH Network or Direct TV.

Specialized sports programming packages are another option hard core sports fans should consider. Some Dish Network customers have switched providers because the NFL Sunday ticket is exlusively with DirecTV. Many customers of large companies like Comcast are upset too, not understanding why a package like NFL Sunday Ticket isn’t available to them. Other sports packages though are more friendly to subscribers, such as the National Hocky League Center Ice and the NBA League Pass, which are available on almost every cable TV and satellite provider.