Mixture Posture

Friday, May 12, 2023

Kris Murray Has Left CHA

https://twitter.com/IowaOnBTN/status/1644369714075009024?s=20 - Kris Murray Highlights

W.A.S.P. plays in Moline, IL, on Thursday, August 17, 2023 and in Clive, IA, on Saturday, August 19, 2023. I am not going to either cocert. I hope that his health allows him to continue to tour as he obviously wants to!

As many of you already know I had a serious setback at the hands of a very unqualified Doctor here in Europe about 2 weeks into the tour. I've been receiving treatment at a hospital in Berlin and that team of Doctors has been nothing short of fantastic. But, at the same time they strongly advised me to stop the tour and go back to L.A. and begin my rehab. But it's hard for them to understand, this is the only 40th Anniversary I'm ever going to get, not to mention the fans that have stood by us this entire time have waited over 3 years, and because of the pandemic suffered 3 different sets of tour postponements. I go back to Berlin on Friday for 2 days for more treatments which means both the shows in Italy will be missed. At the start the Doctors there told me without rest and rehab I would definitely get worse. As hard as I've pushed through these shows, they were right. The show last night in Zurich was cut short by 2 songs, and I do apologize for that but the pain reached a point where I could no longer perform and it lasted throughout the entire show. My legs were giving out on me and it got dangerous. I will not be able to stand to do the remaining 5 shows, so the compromise I reached with the Doctors was if I would stay seated, in a chair to do these last 5 then they will give me clearance to finish the tour and do those remaining 5 shows. I've never done this before, but please understand, my intention is to finish this tour, come hell or high water, and give this incredibly dedicated fan base, that has been with us from the beginning, the show they have all heard about. Plus we're going to build the chair into "Elvis". Hey, he's been with us the whole time and he will finish this tour right beside me because he's basically one of the Band.

But, as frustrating as this all has been I can't wait to get into rehab, and then destroy America.... Again, on the 2nd, and final leg of the "40th Anniversary World Tour"!! We are Coming Back....and we're Coming to Hurt Somebody!!

B. L.

Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Metallica in Amsterdam

https://youtu.be/ ldU5yF9aAf4 - Metallica-If Darkness Had A So-Live-Amsterdam

https://youtu.be/ _zV2iyHq0rQ - Lars doing his stuff in Amsterdam

Metallica - 2023-04-27 - Full Show-Johan Cruijf Arena-Amsterdam

https://youtu.be/ playlist?list=PLdEpY3rJgRtKG6fQkmLq_eWbs0sWtQlP7 - Metallica - 2023-04-27 - Full Show-Johan Cruijf Arena-Amsterdam

Metallica - 2023-04-29 - Full Show-Johan Cruijf Arena-Amsterdam

https://youtu.be/ ki7HQEoQVTI - Metallica - 2023-04-29 - Full Show-Johan Cruijf Arena-Amsterdam

How did the 2018-19 Season Go?

I wrote this post on Thursday, 9/20/2018, with 1 month, 2 weeks, and 1 day (45 days) until the 2018-2019 season begins. There's a lot of anticipation in light of the previous disappointing season. The reason for this post is to revisit this article, published 5 years ago today:

Can Iowa Reverse Its Recent Tailspin With Fran McCaffery? 14 comments Can the Hawkeyes get back on track after two rough years? By Thomas Beindit@tbeindit May 9, 2018, 9:43am CDT

How brave do I feel? Well, I predict the following 10 things:

Every player mentioned in the above article is likely to have graduated and to have moved on to the next phase in their lives and, to them, I hope they are doing well
Coach Fran McCaffery will still be the Iowa men's basketball coach. The only way that prediction is true is if Coach has led the team over the 4 years, 7 months, 2 weeks, 5 days (1692 days) since I wrote these words.
I work at the University of Iowa as a Senior Technical Writer - it will be my 2598th day (7 years, 1 month, 1 week, 4 days) in HCIS (though it could be called something different 5 years from now).
I am not using RoboHelp 2015 to do my work
Spit Out the Bone is regarded as a requirement on the Metallica setlist.
https://hcis.healthcare.uiowa.edu/ exists and is used daily. There is a Knowledge Repository.
I still adore Anthony Raneri?
Brett Kavanaugh is on the Supreme Court, despite https://freebeacon.com/blog/brett-kavanaugh-found-guilty-proven-innocent , which includes this gem:
No, like really, I still adore AR! Five years ago, there were 125,501 views for this video.
This was not my most recent Metallica concert:

Project versus Smartsheet

Until I read this article - https://www.techrepublic.com/article/microsoft-project-vs-smartsheet/ - Microsoft Project vs Smartsheet (2023): Which software is better? - I had never heard of "Smartsheet." I had heard of "Google Sheets" but "Smartsheets" was an unknown. I use Excel at work - now I wonder if I should try Smartsheet!

32 Films in the MCU

This is an interesting article - https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/every-single-mcu-movie-ranked - Every Single Marvel Movie, Ranked There are 32 movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe so far. Here’s where they fall. by Inverse Staf - and it includes Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3, which I plan to see today, Tuesday, May 9, 2023 - it's ranked as number 10.

This Would be Interesting

Job highlights
17 days ago
40–90 an hour
Work from home
Contractor
Identified by Google from the original job post
Qualifications
•Experience with using SharePoint as the Version Control for RH projects
•Experience with setting up RH for new users
•Experience with having multiple users in RH at the same time
Responsibilities
•Conversion of Help Projects from RH V11 to RH 2019 Classic
•Providing guidance to new RH users
Job description
We are looking for an experienced RoboHelp Consultant to help with the following items: Conversion of Help Projects from RH V11 to RH 2019 Classic Experience with using SharePoint as the Version Control for RH projects Experience with setting up RH for new users Experience with having multiple users in RH at the same time Providing guidance to new RH users We have a new Technical Writer on our staff and need to get him up to speed with using RH for 2019 Classic

Not Getting in the Pit

When I go with Matthew to see Metallica in St Louis - as I'm writing this, the concert is 177 days away!!! - our tickets are not for the infamous "Snake Pit" in the middle of the stage. Those tickets for the St. Louis show were sold out.

https://youtu.be/ MfUEZ9iAzx8 - Metallica Amsterdam, Snake Pit, 2023-04-27

Wait a Minute - there's a difference between the RKO and the Diamond Cutter?

https://youtu.be/ yED9N2euNoo - The Difference Between The RKO And The Diamond Cutter | Kayfabe Science

Steve Austin

I remember seeing the subject of this video - "Steve Austin's "Cause Stone Cold Said So" VHS Tape" - and thinking about purchasing it; however, I never did. I am glad the Wrestling Bios channel on YouTube is available so that I can learn about what was included on that VHS tape.

https://youtu.be/ Ti5_NOFhUL4 - Steve Austin's "Cause Stone Cold Said So" VHS Tape"

Another WWE PPV Comes and Goes

https://youtu.be/ QDCpb-6mnLA - Full WWE Backlash 2023 highlights

The BEST Drum Solo Ever? Nah

https://youtu.be/ QPqHDOeVmzI - The BEST Drum Solo Ever - Masked Guy I&E 1st Place - 99.95 - Galactic Class

Monday, May 8, 2023

Cool Metallica Tribute Band Playing Live Metallica covers

https://youtu.be/ playlist?list=PLhnSN1BQi2BWBYwY4VB7SYXTiBDRHYXVB - Hetfieldz - Metallica Cover Band - Live Metallica Covers

Cool Metallica Tribute Band Playing Tunes from the 72 Seasons album

https://youtu.be/ playlist?list=PLhnSN1BQi2BW3W5cSe4FFoyOuhZEwb1D9 - Hetfieldz - Metallica Cover Band

Drum Chops For Beginners

https://www.drumeo.com/beat/beginner-drum-chops/

https://youtu.be/ a5LJbvA9uzk - Drum Chops For Beginners

Found it!

I found it! I have saved my $ from playing gigs with Bad Rumor, plus casino winnings, and I had looked around for a while for it, but it's been found! I even set up a "watch for this product to be available" email notification:

If I wanted to blow all of my savings on a set of drums, this is the order I would place. However, no, I don't want to blow all of my savings on a set of drums.

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/DDRUMHYB-5BK--ddrum-hybrid-5-kit-5-piece-acoustic-electric-drum-set-black-with-red-hardware - ddrum Hybrid 5 Kit 5-piece Acoustic/Electric Drum Set - Black with Red Hardware
How gorgeous is this set!?!?

ddrum Hybrid 5 Acoustic Drum Kit with Internal Triggers at a Glance:
Combines ddrum's triggering and acoustic drum expertise
100% birch shells deliver a crisp, cutting tone
ddrum Acoustic Pro triggers are at the top of their class
Combines ddrum's triggering and acoustic drum expertise
ddrum has been a leader in drum triggering since 1983. And in 2005, it changed the acoustic drum market again by offering boutique-style shell packs and hardware options to drummers of all levels. The ddrum Hybrid 5 is the natural marriage of these two ideas. Not only is the ddrum Hybrid 5 a pro acoustic kit, but it features top-class triggering to capture the real feel of your every performance.
100% birch shells deliver a crisp, cutting tone
The ddrum Hybrid 5 boasts modern shell sizes with a smart satin finish. We at Sweetwater especially liked the red hardware and badges - a nod to ddrum's trademark drum modules and triggers. The toms, kick, and snare in this shell pack are all made from 100% birch plies (6, 8, and 6, respectively). This gives the ddrum Hybrid 5 a cutting attack, a slightly scooped midrange, and dry overtones. The bass drum is full and responsive. And the snare and toms have a lively quality and quick decay that make them ideal for close-miking.
ddrum Acoustic Pro triggers are at the top of their class
Artists from Butch Vig to Ginger Fish rely on ddrum's elite triggering to capture the feel and energy of their drum performances. The ddrum Acoustic Pro triggers mounted inside each shell in the ddrum Hybrid 5 shell pack exhibit a realistic dynamic response and good resistance to false triggering. This technology is far superior to triggering drums with microphones - one that makes it onvenient to blend sounds from a drum module or laptop for demanding live and studio applications.
ddrum Hybrid 5 Acoustic Drum Kit with Internal Triggers Features:
Modern acoustic drum shell pack
Smart satin finish with bold red hardware
5-piece kit made from 100% birch plies
Crisp, quick, dry tone is ideal for close-miking
Internal ddrum Acoustic Pro single-zone triggers allow for convenient drum layering and sample replacement
XLR outputs feed a balanced signal into your drum module or computer interface
Drum hardware and electronic drum module not included
Tech Specs

Total Number of Pads: 5 x mesh drums with triggers
Acoustic Triggers: 5 x ddrum Acoustic Pro Triggers
Hybrid Acoustic/Electric: Yes
Shells Included: 7" x 10" Tom, 8" x 12" Tom, 14" x 16" Floor Tom, 18" x 22" Bass drum, 6" x 14" Snare
Manufacturer Part Number: Hybrid 5 Player

Friday, May 5, 2023

Hundreds of DVDs for 500 Bucks

PDP-21-Piece-Gear

Dead City Premieres 6-18

This looks like it will be a very good series!

https://youtu.be/ 7lwk0X2PUj4 - Dead City Premieres 6-18 - only 1 month, 1 week, 6 days (44 days)

Bad Things

https://youtu.be/ 8RQHi8zK2Mg - Bad Things by I Prevail

Rocklahoma 2023

This is close to a perfect lineup.I like the fact that Godsmack is the headliner - I think they are a great band live!

75 Days (2 months, 2 weeks, 1 day) Out from Seeing Shinedown in Monticello!

https://youtu.be/ YoGUIqi7ft0 - Shinedown - 2023-04-10-Mohegan-Sun-Arena-Wilkes-Barre-PA

5FDP - Roll Dem Bones - Lyrics

https://youtu.be/ BVBX-IxHzq4 - 5FDP - Roll Dem Bones - Lyrics

Thursday, May 4, 2023

Teacher UPSET At Students

https://youtu.be/ LQSKygv3cto - Teacher UPSET At Students For Rejecting LGBTQ Lessons

Attack of a Wild Animal

https://youtu.be/ gwSga_IIkck - A wild animal came through our doggy door!! 😳

Editor's Note: Added the King Clarence label

Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Stop! Thinking the Worst is NOT what I Should Do

The stress started Friday, 4-28, and has ranged from a simmering to full-blown boil ever since! And that's where this article - https://getpocket.com/explore/item/four-ways-to-stop-thinking-the-worst-will-happen-when-you-re-stressed?utm_source=pocket-newtab - Four Ways to Stop Thinking the Worst Will Happen When You’re Stressed - comes into play. It turns out that I should have read this article on Friday, 4-28, not Wednesday, 5-3.

To catch up on what my week has been like, on Friday, 4-28, when I was on my way to work, lights came on in our 2007 Ford F-150. On the left side of the steering wheel, I saw "O/D Off" and where the odometer is, a message displayed "Trans Fault". I turned around and asked Karen to follow me to Linder Tire, hoping that Mark would be able to fix whatever "Trans Fault" meant. However, when I talked to Mark, he told me that he doesn't work on transmissions and that his mechanic had a 9 hour job scheduled for Friday. Mark assured me that he would do what he could.

On my way back to work, I thought about whether I needed to find another mechanic to look at our 2007 Ford F-150. I stopped at All-Seasons Automotive but they weren't open yet. I remembered that there was a "Quality" garage just north of the McDonald's on 965 so I decided to drive there.

That turned out to be the best decision I made on Friday as it turns out that Alex at Quality Care Auto (QCA) works with Mark at Linder Tire when there is something one or the other business cannot do. For example, one of the techs at Quality went down to Linder Tire to do ... something mechanical that escapes me now ... when the tech at Linder Tire was sick. Alex and I talked through some different scenarios including the fact that QCA would work on transmissions, outsourcing to other businesses if necessary. Alex's words calmed me down a bit and it made me feel good to discuss the situation with Alex. Alex didn't think he would be able to get to our 2007 Ford F-150 on Friday but if there was a cancellation, he would try to look at it. However, since our 2007 Ford F-150 was still at Linder Tire, not at QCA, and since I had asked Mark to look at it, I didn't know what to do other than to return to Linder Tire and explain that I had talked to Alex at QCA. Mark was extremely cool about the situation and said that he had our 2007 Ford F-150 already pulled into the garage. He said that if needed, he would get our 2007 Ford F-150 up to Mark at QCA.

Work Hours passed on Friday. Eventually, I got a phone call from Mark at Linder Tire that he had found out it was a sensor and that he had transported our 2007 Ford F-150 to Alex at QCA.

Later, I called Alex and he confirmed that he would be looking at on Monday.

I went through the spectrum of the unknown. Would fixing a sensor cost $100? Would fixing a sensor cost $5,000 or, worse yet, $10,000? I had no idea. I spent April 29th and April 30th going through that spectrum pretty much continuously. I am certain Karen was thinking about the unknown cost of fixing a sensor as well.

Finally, Monday comes and I hear from Alex at QCA. He reported that he had diagnosed the issue and with an oil change and fixing the sensor, final bill would be $595. The part would come in Tuesday and he would get it done after that. While not good news - who thinks a $595 car repair bill is good news? - it was also not devastatingly awful news either.

Which leads me up to yesterday. When I called around 3 PM, Alex reported that it had been pulled into the garage and that he would call when it was done. However, around 4 PM, Alex called. The wrong part had been sent so he had requested to have the correct part be sent, it would arrive on Wednesday, and he would make it the highest priority. He also said that he was going to reduce our bill for the invonvenience.

And today is Wednesday. I took Karen to UIHC this morning and when my 3 - 3:50 meeting is over, I will return to UIHC to pick her up and then head to QCA to pick up our 2007 Ford F-150, ending this episode in car repairs.