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X-Real-To: stagecraftlist [at] theatrical.net Received: by prxy.net (CommuniGate Pro PIPE 4.2.10) with PIPE id 31823016; Wed, 05 Jul 2006 23:35:28 -0700 X-Spam-Level: X-Spam-Checker-Version: SpamAssassin 3.1.3 (2006-06-01) on localhost X-Spam-Status: No, score=-3.5 required=5.0 tests=ADVANCE_FEE_1,AWL,BAYES_00, NO_RECEIVED,NO_RELAYS autolearn=ham version=3.1.3 X-ListServer: CommuniGate Pro LIST 4.2.10 List-Unsubscribe: List-ID: Message-ID: From: "Stagecraft" Sender: "Stagecraft" To: "Stagecraft" Precedence: list Subject: Stagecraft Digest #867 Date: Wed, 05 Jul 2006 23:34:41 -0700 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="ISO-8859-1" Content-Disposition: inline X-TFF-CGPSA-Version: 1.4 X-prxy-Spam-Filter: Scanned For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see --------------------------------------------------- Stagecraft Digest, Issue #867 1. Re: Boston Pops Fireworks by IAEG [at] aol.com 2. Re: OT: Painting a concrete floor by Barney Simon 3. Flaming laptops by "Jim at TheatreWireless.com" 4. Randy Ridley / Memphis Moonshine Lighting passes away by IAEG [at] aol.com 5. Re: GFCI outlets ......... by "Bill Nelson" 6. Re: Randy Ridley / Memphis Moonshine Lighting passes away by IAEG [at] aol.com 7. Re: GFCI outlets - You're right, I'm wrong. by "Bill Nelson" 8. Re: GFCI outlets ......... by "Delbert Hall" 9. Re: Randy Ridley / Memphis Moonshine Lighting passes away by "Delbert Hall" 10. Re: Randy Ridley / Memphis Moonshine Lighting passes away by Bill Sapsis 11. Re: Randy Ridley / Memphis Moonshine Lighting passes away by IAEG [at] aol.com 12. Re: Boston Pops Fireworks by SS 13. Good Health by rwhitco [at] comcast.net (Randy Whitcomb) 14. Re: Life vest by "Paul Guncheon" 15. Re: Good Health by 16. Re: Boston Pops by David Wilson 17. Re: Boston Pops by IAEG [at] aol.com 18. Re: Good Health by "Delbert Hall" 19. Re: Boston Pops by Anna 20. Re: Help with Video Presentation by "Ken Romaine" 21. Re: Randy Ridley / Memphis Moonshine Lighting passes away by "Chris Warner" 22. Re: Randy Ridley / Memphis Moonshine Lighting passes away by "Delbert Hall" 23. Re: Randy Ridley / Memphis Moonshine Lighting passes away by SS 24. Re: OT: Painting a concrete floor by "Jon Ares" 25. Re: OT: Painting a concrete floor by "Jon Ares" 26. Re: Randy Ridley / Memphis Moonshine Lighting passes away by Stephen Litterst 27. Re: OT: Painting a concrete floor by Pat Kight 28. Help with Video Presentation by CB 29. Re: Randy Ridley / Memphis Moonshine Lighting passes away by Clive Mitchell 30. Re: Randy Ridley / Memphis Moonshine Lighting passes away by Clive Mitchell 31. Re: Randy Ridley / Memphis Moonshine Lighting passes away by Clive Mitchell 32. Re: Good Health by Clive Mitchell 33. Source Four Contact Leads by "Lon Butcher" 34. Re: one of THOSE moments in fireworks by Jerry Durand 35. Re: Life vest by Jerry Durand 36. Computer (window-)shopping by "Paul Schreiner" 37. Re: Fogger / hazer feedback sought... by "Shawn King" 38. Re: Computer (window-)shopping by "Daniel O'Donnell" 39. promotion and tenure by "Mike Burnett" 40. Re: Computer (window-)shopping by "Delbert Hall" 41. Re: Computer (window-)shopping by "Paul Schreiner" 42. Re: promotion and tenure by "Delbert Hall" 43. Re: Computer (window-)shopping by "Daniel O'Donnell" 44. Re: Computer (window-)shopping by iaeg [at] aol.com 45. Re: Computer (window-)shopping by Steve Larson 46. Re: Computer (window-)shopping by "chip.a.wood" 47. Re: Computer (window-)shopping by gregg hillmar 48. Electricians Needed by stagecraft [at] jeffsalzberg.com 49. Re: Computer (window-)shopping by "Jim at TheatreWireless.com" 50. Re: promotion and tenure by "Thomas Schraeder" 51. Re: Computer (window-)shopping by Clive Mitchell 52. Re: Life vest by "Bill Nelson" 53. Re: Computer (window-)shopping by David Duffy 54. Fireworks pictures by Jerry Durand 55. Fireworks pictures by Jerry Durand 56. Triple swivel casters by "Jon Ares" 57. Re: Computer (window-)shopping by Clive Mitchell 58. Re: Randy Ridley / Memphis Moonshine Lighting passes away by "RD" 59. Re: Randy Ridley / Memphis Moonshine Lighting passes away by "RD" 60. Re: Good Health by "RD" 61. Re: Triple swivel casters by "Brian Munroe" 62. Re: GFCI outlets ......... by Dale Farmer 63. Re: Boston Pops by Dale Farmer 64. Heavy Metal by Jerry Durand 65. Re: Life vest by megironda [at] att.net (Gerry G.) 66. Re: Computer (window-)shopping by David Duffy 67. Re: Triple swivel casters by "Tracy S. Fitch" 68. GFCIs by "Roger L. Lattin" 69. Re: GFCI outlets - You're right, I'm wrong. by "Daniel Kelly" 70. Re: Fireworks pictures by Bruce Purdy *** Please update the subject line of your reply to use the subject *** line of the message you are replying to! Please only reply to *** one message subject in each reply. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: IAEG [at] aol.com Message-ID: <328.751aade.31dcfd32 [at] aol.com> Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2006 07:32:02 EDT Subject: Re: Boston Pops Fireworks In a message dated 7/5/06 12:02:40 AM, sjaeger [at] elp.rr.com writes: << Does anyone know who designed the fireworks for the Boston Pops special? My hat off to them if it was one of us. They were beautiful. Also, did anyone notice the sound problems Steven Tyler was having? Or was I just a little too critical? >> there were a number of relatively "new" fireworks shells it seemed at both the NYC / MACY'S display and the BOSTON display, , , five pointed stars five pointed stars within a circle cubes and a slow moving polywog sort of gold and white thing as for the sound, quite frankly it seems that every year the sound at the July 4th / Boston Pops show is less than wonderful, , there always seems to be pops, , humms, , bad E Q . . . it's like an annual event, , you'd think that they would do it better, , , , best regards, Keith Arsenault International Arts & Entertainment Group Tampa, FL ------------------------------ Message-ID: <44ABA6DA.7060805 [at] JosephCHansen.com> Date: Wed, 05 Jul 2006 07:47:38 -0400 From: Barney Simon Subject: Re: OT: Painting a concrete floor References:

In-Reply-To: Stuart Wheaton wrote: > you might need something aggressive like muriatic acid to clean that > area enough to ensure that the paint will stick! Someone (okay they salesman at the paint store) told me muriatic acid was a must... -- Barney Simon JC Hansen Co., Inc Drapes Drops and Dance Floors 423 West 43rd Street, NYC 212-246-8055 F:212-246-8189 JCHansen.com 866-988-8055 ------------------------------ From: "Jim at TheatreWireless.com" Subject: Flaming laptops Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2006 08:00:51 -0400 Message-ID: <006701c6a02a$a9a5e510$7f9bfea9 [at] p3m866> Laptop computers have been causing some unpleasant fires. It's the batteries. The opening example in this article is an Apple unit: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20060705.wxlaptop05/BNSto ry/Technology/home OR http://tinyurl.com/qn4e6 High energy densities in batteries is truly scary. The difference between batteries and bombs is steadily narrowing. Jim RC4 Wireless ------------------------------ From: IAEG [at] aol.com Message-ID: <546.1f6da8f.31dd083b [at] aol.com> Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2006 08:19:07 EDT Subject: Randy Ridley / Memphis Moonshine Lighting passes away Friends, If you weren't already aware, , Randy Ridley, owner of Moonshine Lighting in Memphis TN passed away unexpectedly last week. He died Thursday afternoon at his home. He wasn't feeling good when he got home from the shop, asked his daughter if she thought he looked pale, she said no and went upstairs. They found him still downstairs a few minutes later and he was gone by the time help arrived. The medical examiner said that it wouldn't have mattered if a cardiologist had been standing by his side, his heart just "died." I don't know what Randy's age was exactly but I would guess at about 55 ( + / - ) I do a lot of work in Memphis and utilized Moonshine Lighting on a regular basis. Keith Arsenault International Arts & Entertainment Group Tampa, FL ------------------------------ Message-ID: <1282.205.215.255.87.1152102772.squirrel [at] webmail.peak.org> In-Reply-To: References: Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2006 05:32:52 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: GFCI outlets ......... From: "Bill Nelson" > If I understand the gist of the thread, I could simply install a GCIF > receptacle in the existing 2 wire boxes, without connecting anything > to the ground terminal, and it would work. Yes????? A quick look at > the GFCI units on the shelf of the local big box store reveals > instructions that read "...will not reset if improperly wired". Does > that only refer to Line/Neutral or does it include ground? I think this refers to the possibility of wiring it up wrong, with the load side of the GFCI connected to the power feeder. I think any of the other incorrect wiring hookups would cause the GFCI to trip with any applied load. Bill ------------------------------ From: IAEG [at] aol.com Message-ID: <56d.b51e62.31dd0f12 [at] aol.com> Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2006 08:48:18 EDT Subject: Re: Randy Ridley / Memphis Moonshine Lighting passes away In a message dated 7/5/06 8:19:58 AM, IAEG [at] aol.com writes: << I don't know what Randy's age was exactly but I would guess at about 55 ( + / - ) >> I will correct myself, ,, Randy was 52, , , best regards, Keith Arsenault International Arts & Entertainment Group Tampa, FL ------------------------------ Message-ID: <1295.205.215.255.87.1152103986.squirrel [at] webmail.peak.org> In-Reply-To: References: Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2006 05:53:06 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: GFCI outlets - You're right, I'm wrong. From: "Bill Nelson" > For training purposes, I think the point of giving all the numbers is to get > people to realize just how little it takes to do a lot of damage to your > body. As well as how much. It is a survival trait to always treat a circuit as if it is energized and potentially lethal. Bill ------------------------------ Message-ID: Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2006 08:53:06 -0400 From: "Delbert Hall" Subject: Re: GFCI outlets ......... In-Reply-To: References:

Here are instructions for testing a CFCI outlet: To test the receptacle GFCI, first plug a night light or lamp into the outlet. The light should be on Then, press the "TEST" button on the GFCI. The GFCI's "RESET" button should pop out, and the light should go out. If the "RESET" button pops out but the light does not go out, the GFCI has been improperly wired. Contact an electrician to correct the wiring errors. If the "RESET" button does not pop out, the GFCI is defective and should be replaced. If the GFCI is functioning properly, and the lamp goes out, press the "RESET" button to restore power to the outlet. -Delbert -- Delbert L. Hall ZFX Flying Director Phone: 714-585-7070 ------------------------------ Message-ID: Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2006 08:56:55 -0400 From: "Delbert Hall" Subject: Re: Randy Ridley / Memphis Moonshine Lighting passes away In-Reply-To: References: > I will correct myself, ,, Randy was 52, , , Wow, I am 52 today... but feeling great. Sorry to hear about your friend's death. -Delbert -- Delbert L. Hall ZFX Flying Director Phone: 714-585-7070 ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 05 Jul 2006 09:00:15 -0400 Subject: Re: Randy Ridley / Memphis Moonshine Lighting passes away From: Bill Sapsis Message-ID: In-Reply-To: My condolences to his family. I didn't know him personally but we did some business with him over the years. This is getting just a little scary. That's the third guy in his mid-50's in this business to die of a heart attack this year that I know about. Is this normal? It seems like a lot to me and, being in my mid 50's, I'd kinda like to get a handle on this. Bill S. ETCP Certified Rigger - Theatre www.sapsis-rigging.com 800.727.7471 267.278.4561 mobile Join the Long Reach Long Riders on their 3rd annual cross country charity motorcycle ride. On 7/5/06 8:19 AM, "IAEG [at] aol.com" wrote: > For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see > --------------------------------------------------- > > Friends, > > If you weren't already aware, , Randy Ridley, owner of Moonshine Lighting in > Memphis TN passed away unexpectedly last week. > > He died Thursday afternoon at his home. He wasn't feeling good when he got > home from the shop, asked his daughter if she thought he looked pale, she > said > no and went upstairs. They found him still downstairs a few minutes later > and he was gone by the time help arrived. The medical examiner said that it > wouldn't have mattered if a cardiologist had been standing by his side, his > heart just "died." > > I don't know what Randy's age was exactly but I would guess at about 55 ( + / > - ) > > I do a lot of work in Memphis and utilized Moonshine Lighting on a regular > basis. > > > Keith Arsenault > > International Arts & Entertainment Group > Tampa, FL ------------------------------ From: IAEG [at] aol.com Message-ID: <564.b7f913.31dd14ed [at] aol.com> Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2006 09:13:17 EDT Subject: Re: Randy Ridley / Memphis Moonshine Lighting passes away In a message dated 7/5/06 9:01:00 AM, bill [at] sapsis-rigging.com writes: << This is getting just a little scary. That's the third guy in his mid-50's in this business to die of a heart attack this year that I know about. Is this normal? It seems like a lot to me and, being in my mid 50's, I'd kinda like to get a handle on this. >> I, , Like Delbert and Randy Ridley am 52...... and haven't had a complete physical in over 30 years, , have living parents, , , dad 90, , mom 80, , , no heart conditions, , no cancer., . Randy had no warning, , Although I haven't spent the night in a hospital since the third grade to have my tonsils removed, , I am taking Randy's death as MY warning, , , and scheduling a physical best regards, Keith Arsenault International Arts & Entertainment Group Tampa, FL ------------------------------ Message-ID: <8231e7ea0607050645hb9f557dw55bd1de811b0de34 [at] mail.gmail.com> Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2006 09:45:01 -0400 From: SS Subject: Re: Boston Pops Fireworks In-Reply-To: References: >>>>quite frankly it seems that every year the sound at the July 4th / Boston Pops show is less than wonderful, , there always seems to be pops<<<< You just said it.... They don't call it the POPS for nothing!! :)- -SS TTS-EKU "You can go anywhere you want if you look serious and carry a clipboard." ------------------------------ From: rwhitco [at] comcast.net (Randy Whitcomb) Subject: Good Health Date: Wed, 05 Jul 2006 13:51:30 +0000 Message-Id: <070520061351.25960.44ABC3E1000EA305000065682200735834010C9B0708999D [at] comcast.net> It's a shame when someones dies too young. My condolences and prayers are with Mr. Ridley's family. Those of you over a certain age... Get to a Doctor now! Then keep going regularly. I had a stress test a year and a half ago. The test showed that it was working fine, but I should have been able to go longer on the treadmill before tiring out. My cholesterol was high and I needed to drop some weight. I was 46 at the time and the same age as my dad when he had his first heart attack. I got busy. Zocor, South Beach Diet and bicycling 4+ times a week. A year later my cholesterol was 130 and I'd lost 25 lbs. I've backtracked on the weight a bit and with the move havn't been able to exercise as much as I should, but realize I need to make more time, and do it, but I'm feeling better than I have in quite a while. Regular physicals are as important as any piece of safety equipment you own. You need to inspect and maintain your body with the same care you bring to your work environment. Oh yeah; that trip to the doc will include a latex glove, some K-Y and instructions for you to rest your elbows on the exam table. Don't delay this folks. Randy Whitcomb ------------------------------ Message-ID: <00b601c6a03d$cff7ca90$0202a8c0 [at] HUNKACRAP> From: "Paul Guncheon" References: Subject: Re: Life vest Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2006 04:17:55 -1000 <> They make small stobe lights for life jackets. I have been told they are visible at night 50 miles away by searchers with night vision gear. Laters, Paul "Nay, nay, and again I say nay," Tom said hoarsely. ------------------------------ Subject: RE: Good Health Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2006 10:32:57 -0400 Message-ID: In-Reply-To: From: Two things to add to Randy's list. Get a colonoscopy done every five years after age 50 and visit a dermatologist to check for potential skin cancer. Doing both of those things will catch some really ugly problems early! Besides, after the scoping, you get fotos to include with your holiday greeting cards so your friends can see your real inner self! As Unka Bill says - "Be Well" ;) Steve Rees SUNY-Fredonia =20 -----Original Message----- From: Stagecraft [mailto:stagecraft [at] theatrical.net] On Behalf Of Randy Whitcomb Sent: Wednesday, July 05, 2006 9:52 AM To: Stagecraft Subject: Good Health For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see --------------------------------------------------- It's a shame when someones dies too young. My condolences and prayers are with Mr. Ridley's family. Those of you over a certain age... Get to a Doctor now! Then keep going regularly. I had a stress test a year and a half ago. The test showed that it was working fine, but I should have been able to go longer on the treadmill before tiring out. My cholesterol was high and I needed to drop some weight. I was 46 at the time and the same age as my dad when he had his first heart attack. I got busy. Zocor, South Beach Diet and bicycling 4+ times a week. A year later my cholesterol was 130 and I'd lost 25 lbs. I've backtracked on the weight a bit and with the move havn't been able to exercise as much as I should, but realize I need to make more time, and do it, but I'm feeling better than I have in quite a while. Regular physicals are as important as any piece of safety equipment you own. You need to inspect and maintain your body with the same care you bring to your work environment. Oh yeah; that trip to the doc will include a latex glove, some K-Y and instructions for you to rest your elbows on the exam table. =20 Don't delay this folks. Randy Whitcomb ------------------------------ In-Reply-To: References: Message-Id: <618AF18D-6AA5-4D44-BB15-2D83542777FB [at] brandeis.edu> From: David Wilson Subject: Re: Boston Pops Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2006 10:42:53 -0400 On the Boston Pops last night, did anyone see the credits for lighting director? Was wondering if Chas Norton was still doing it, or if CBS brought in someone when they took over from PBS/A&E. I had trouble hearing Joe Perry for most of their set, and Steven wasn't really riding too high either, though I wasn't listening through anything other than built in TV speakers. ------------------------------ From: IAEG [at] aol.com Message-ID: <55b.1912ca6.31dd2b6b [at] aol.com> Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2006 10:49:15 EDT Subject: Re: Boston Pops In a message dated 7/5/06 10:43:41 AM, wilson [at] brandeis.edu writes: << Steven wasn't really riding too high either, though I wasn't listening through anything other than built in TV speakers >> Steven wasn't sounding all that good period, , , , in bad voice ( I thought ) and the e q on his mic just made it not sound like him might have sounded "ok" for the live audience, , , but not over the broadcast, , and Joe Perry's guitar work was barely audible at home, , I agree, , if you weren't familiar with the tunes and knew what he SHOULD be playing, , you probably couldn't hear him at all. I will repeat, , this Fourth of July Boston Pops concert has never sounded good over the air, , don't know what the issue is, , certainly the POPS / PBS concerts from Symphony Hall sound great, , but they haven't translated that expertise to the Hatch Shell. If any of the folks responsible are reading this, , I don't mean to trash you in this forum, , but even with the occasional problems that the broadcast from The Mall in DC has, the overall quality of the audio seems far superior. best regards, Keith Arsenault International Arts & Entertainment Group Tampa, FL ------------------------------ Message-ID: Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2006 10:57:11 -0400 From: "Delbert Hall" Subject: Re: Good Health In-Reply-To: References:

I got a colonoscopy last year, as part of my complete physical. Before you get the proceedure (the easy part), you have flush your system (the hard part). There are a couple of ways to do this. Ask your dotor about using the method that does not require you to drink a gallon of solution the day before the proceedure. -Delbert -- Delbert L. Hall ZFX Flying Director Phone: 714-585-7070 ------------------------------ Message-ID: <20060705160035.10068.qmail [at] web37213.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2006 09:00:35 -0700 (PDT) From: Anna Reply-To: Anna Subject: Re: Boston Pops In-Reply-To: I watched the fireworks from the river bank right accross the barge - there were sound issues with the "live" sound enforcement as well, lots of squeals and pops, although both Steven and Joe sounded quite decent - it rained on and off for most of the afternoon, and that might have added to the sound issues - there was a small contained fire on the edge of the barge starting about 15 min into the fireworks - I think they introduced the stars-in-a-circle fireworks in Boston two years ago, and I remember them at the DNC fireworks display... Anna Labykina Technical Director 617.388.5656 mobile ----- Original Message ---- From: IAEG [at] aol.com To: Stagecraft Sent: Wednesday, July 5, 2006 10:49:15 AM Subject: Re: Boston Pops For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see --------------------------------------------------- In a message dated 7/5/06 10:43:41 AM, wilson [at] brandeis.edu writes: << Steven wasn't really riding too high either, though I wasn't listening through anything other than built in TV speakers >> Steven wasn't sounding all that good period, , , , in bad voice ( I thought ) and the e q on his mic just made it not sound like him might have sounded "ok" for the live audience, , , but not over the broadcast, , and Joe Perry's guitar work was barely audible at home, , I agree, , if you weren't familiar with the tunes and knew what he SHOULD be playing, , you probably couldn't hear him at all. I will repeat, , this Fourth of July Boston Pops concert has never sounded good over the air, , don't know what the issue is, , certainly the POPS / PBS concerts from Symphony Hall sound great, , but they haven't translated that expertise to the Hatch Shell. If any of the folks responsible are reading this, , I don't mean to trash you in this forum, , but even with the occasional problems that the broadcast from The Mall in DC has, the overall quality of the audio seems far superior. best regards, Keith Arsenault International Arts & Entertainment Group Tampa, FL ------------------------------ Message-ID: Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2006 12:12:07 -0400 From: "Ken Romaine" Cc: alf [at] sauve.org (Alf Sauve) Subject: Re: Help with Video Presentation In-Reply-To: References: Excuse the purely commercial post, but Alf did ask, and I'll keep it short... Alf: Have you looked into the Barco Encore Presentation System? Please send me an off-list e-mail and we can discuss it a bit. ken.romaine (at) barco.com Thanx -- Ken Romaine Business Development Manager Barco Media & Entertainment The opinions expressed here are mine - all mine - no matter how much I want to impose them on the rest of the world. On 7/4/06, Alf Sauve wrote: > > I've been tasked with converting a fellowship hall into a small but well > equipped performing arts and presentation center. This includes lighting, > sound, additional staging, video presentation, video broadcasting/recording > and comm. I'm thinking of chronicling this in words and pictures. > > The nut to crack this week is to select the scaler/switcher for the video > presentation. Extron 482 would be just about perfect, IF, you could select > and switch both A&B outputs simultaneously, not just separately. > > The problem is this. Two screens & projectors. About 8 inputs w/ varied > format. The AD for the coming show in the fall, wants to be able to switch > the two screen independently OR together. What I really need is a "483" > Three outputs: Preview, Out A and Out B, with the option of "taking" to > either or both. Don't have to have the preview, nor do I need special > effects (wipes) Don't want to use the TV broadcast switcher for the > presentation side. I've looked a Kramer, Grass Valley, Edirol. > > And of course, money is not unlimited. > > Alf -- Ken Romaine Business Development Manager Barco Media & Entertainment The opinions expressed here are mine - all mine - no matter how much I want to impose them on the rest of the world. ------------------------------ From: "Chris Warner" Subject: RE: Randy Ridley / Memphis Moonshine Lighting passes away Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2006 09:15:16 -0700 Message-ID: <00ee01c6a04e$34d0a4e0$6801a8c0 [at] CHRISLAPTOP> In-Reply-To: Delbert Today is your birthday? Wow, I have never met another soul with the same Bday as me! Happy Birthday! Chris > -----Original Message----- > From: Stagecraft [mailto:stagecraft [at] theatrical.net] On Behalf Of Delbert Hall > Sent: Wednesday, July 05, 2006 5:57 AM > To: Stagecraft > Subject: Re: Randy Ridley / Memphis Moonshine Lighting passes away > > For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see > --------------------------------------------------- > > > I will correct myself, ,, Randy was 52, , , > > Wow, I am 52 today... but feeling great. > > Sorry to hear about your friend's death. > > -Delbert > > -- > Delbert L. Hall > ZFX Flying Director > Phone: 714-585-7070 ------------------------------ Message-ID: Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2006 12:21:41 -0400 From: "Delbert Hall" Subject: Re: Randy Ridley / Memphis Moonshine Lighting passes away In-Reply-To: References:

(singing) Happy brithday to us, happy birthday to us.... My brother's birthday is also today. I'm a twin. -Delbert On 7/5/06, Chris Warner wrote: > For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see > --------------------------------------------------- > > Delbert Today is your birthday? Wow, I have never met another soul with the > same Bday as me! Happy Birthday! > > Chris > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Stagecraft [mailto:stagecraft [at] theatrical.net] On Behalf Of Delbert > Hall > > Sent: Wednesday, July 05, 2006 5:57 AM > > To: Stagecraft > > Subject: Re: Randy Ridley / Memphis Moonshine Lighting passes away > > > > For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see > > --------------------------------------------------- > > > > > I will correct myself, ,, Randy was 52, , , > > > > Wow, I am 52 today... but feeling great. > > > > Sorry to hear about your friend's death. > > > > -Delbert > > > > -- > > Delbert L. Hall > > ZFX Flying Director > > Phone: 714-585-7070 > > -- Delbert L. Hall ZFX Flying Director Phone: 714-585-7070 ------------------------------ Message-ID: <8231e7ea0607050927y1840c7c3s9fa1dba83207f253 [at] mail.gmail.com> Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2006 12:27:41 -0400 From: SS Subject: Re: Randy Ridley / Memphis Moonshine Lighting passes away In-Reply-To: References:

> Delbert Today is your birthday? Wow, I have never met another soul with the > same Bday as me! Happy Birthday! Happy B-Day kids!! -SS TTS-EKU "You can go anywhere you want if you look serious and carry a clipboard." ------------------------------ Message-ID: <003e01c6a051$113774c0$0600000a [at] BRUTUS> From: "Jon Ares" References:

Subject: Re: OT: Painting a concrete floor Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2006 09:35:46 -0700 > I don't know about anyone else, Jon, but I'd like to know. I found out what the concrete sealer/finish is... from an email I received: --- The product that we use is called Anchor. It is distributed by Coastwide Labs. Our sales rep is Joe Ackley. Coastwide's number is 503-416-5300. --- As a post-script - I know Joe, and he's a good egg. (Wait - he's not Joe Egg though...) - Jon Ares www.hevanet.com/acreative ------------------------------ Message-ID: <004201c6a052$ceaaf2b0$0600000a [at] BRUTUS> From: "Jon Ares" References:

Subject: Re: OT: Painting a concrete floor Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2006 09:48:14 -0700 > The product that we use is called Anchor. It is distributed by Coastwide > Labs. Our sales rep is Joe Ackley. Coastwide's number is 503-416-5300. Responding to my own post... sheesh. I went to the website coastwidelabs.com and looked at the MSDS on Anchor - pretty decent stuff. Non-toxic, water-soluble, etc. This company carries and develops sustainable Earth and eco-friendly products. - Jon Ares www.hevanet.com/acreative ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 05 Jul 2006 12:50:10 -0400 From: Stephen Litterst Subject: Re: Randy Ridley / Memphis Moonshine Lighting passes away In-reply-to: Message-id: <44ABEDC2.1010804 [at] ithaca.edu> References:

Delbert Hall wrote: > --------------------------------------------------- > (singing) Happy brithday to us, happy birthday to us.... > > My brother's birthday is also today. I'm a twin. What is it with riggers being twins? Steve L. -- Stephen Litterst Technical Supervisor Ithaca College, Theatre Arts 607.274.3947 slitterst [at] ithaca.edu ------------------------------ Message-ID: <44ABF89B.2090103 [at] peak.org> Date: Wed, 05 Jul 2006 10:36:27 -0700 From: Pat Kight Subject: Re: OT: Painting a concrete floor References:

In-Reply-To: Jon Ares wrote: >> The product that we use is called Anchor. It is distributed by >> Coastwide Labs. Our sales rep is Joe Ackley. Coastwide's number is >> 503-416-5300. > Responding to my own post... sheesh. I went to the website > coastwidelabs.com and looked at the MSDS on Anchor - pretty decent > stuff. Non-toxic, water-soluble, etc. This company carries and develops > sustainable Earth and eco-friendly products. Thanks, Jon. I'm definitely checking this out for our concrete-floored public space. -- Pat Kight kightp [at] peak.oprg ------------------------------ Message-Id: <3.0.6.32.20060705104945.00c0ec70 [at] pop.west.cox.net> Date: Wed, 05 Jul 2006 10:49:45 From: CB Subject: Help with Video Presentation Hey Alf, I know what you need, I just can't remember who makes it or wht its called riht now. I pay peripheral attention to video anymore nowadays (I don't want to indicate any interest, but I want to know what they've been doing in case I get tasked with cleaning it up at the last minute!) so I havent' allocated that awful many grey cells to the media. I have a source, though, and I'll get back to you as soon as I get the info. Wouldja consider used form a good home? And, which formats are you going to want to input? These are questions that I kow I'm gonna get as soon as I ask. Chris "Chris" Babbie Location Sound MON AZ Delete key training and post trimming done by appointment. Rates negotiable, will trade for typing lessons/ADD treatment... ------------------------------ Message-ID: Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2006 18:48:02 +0100 From: Clive Mitchell Subject: Re: Randy Ridley / Memphis Moonshine Lighting passes away References:

In-Reply-To: In message , Stephen Litterst writes >What is it with riggers being twins? One can work either side of the truss. One can cover while the other sleeps off a hangover. One can act as a fake alibi when a truss hits the deck. Lots of uses really. -- Clive Mitchell http://www.bigclive.com ------------------------------ Message-ID: Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2006 18:46:34 +0100 From: Clive Mitchell Subject: Re: Randy Ridley / Memphis Moonshine Lighting passes away References:

In-Reply-To: In message , Chris Warner writes >Delbert Today is your birthday? Wow, I have never met another soul with >the same Bday as me! Happy Birthday! Old gits. ;) -- Clive (no spring chicken) Mitchell (41) http://www.bigclive.com ------------------------------ Message-ID: Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2006 18:53:51 +0100 From: Clive Mitchell Subject: Re: Randy Ridley / Memphis Moonshine Lighting passes away References:

In-Reply-To: In message , Bill Sapsis writes >This is getting just a little scary. That's the third guy in his >mid-50's in this business to die of a heart attack this year that I >know about. Is this normal? It seems like a lot to me and, being in >my mid 50's, I'd kinda like to get a handle on this. No matter how we like to think we lead normal lives, it's not a consistent business. There's always a slight underlying stress associated with it. Not least that one little slip up will probably impale at least one of the dense block of people packed in under your creation. I though cancer was the biggest killer in this game. All the chemicals, airborne contaminants and asbestos materials of the past that still linger in every layer of hundred year old dust in the grid. Still, it's a small price to pay for such a "glamorous" lifestyle. (Apparently.) At least when we pop our clogs early we don't have to worry about our non-existent pensions. -- Clive Mitchell http://www.bigclive.com ------------------------------ Message-ID: <7yoreILg2$qEFwPH [at] ntlworld.com> Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2006 18:57:52 +0100 From: Clive Mitchell Subject: Re: Good Health References: In-Reply-To: In message , Randy Whitcomb writes >Oh yeah; that trip to the doc will include a latex glove, some K-Y and >instructions for you to rest your elbows on the exam table. Gee. Given the nature of this industry that's gonna cause a rush to the doctor's. Now you've said that people will feel cheated if the doc doesn't pop their finger up. -- Clive Mitchell http://www.bigclive.com ------------------------------ Subject: Source Four Contact Leads Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2006 11:23:34 -0700 Message-ID: From: "Lon Butcher" Greetings to the list, It's maintenance time and I have a question for those who do a lot of repair work on Source-4's. Does anyone have a source for the Ni-Gold contacts that go on the leads which connect to the lamp? I contacted my usual suppliers for repair parts to discover that the lead with contact is being sold for anywhere from $8 to $12, which seems like a lot considering what the critter is. I'd love to be able to simply replace the connector itself when they burn out rather than the whole lead. Does anyone know of a source for just the contacts themselves, or any other economical solution? The complete lead and contact unit, which I've used in the past, is part # W330-01 in the pre-04 ETC assembly guide. Thanks in advance for the help. Regards, Lon Lon Butcher Performance Technician Western Washington University P.S. I'm a digester, with the associated lag in response time. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 05 Jul 2006 12:14:08 -0700 From: Jerry Durand Subject: Re: one of THOSE moments in fireworks In-reply-to: Message-id: <2F3756DC-AFE5-4948-9186-EB8EA74F9B25 [at] interstellar.com> References:

On Jul 4, 2006, at 8:04 AM, Dale Farmer wrote: > Don't take off your life jacket, and attach a couple of glowsticks > to it. Have fun. Looking forward to seeing your pictures tomorrow. Just back, I'm going to shower and sleep before putting up the pictures. The trip over was very smooth, only one choppy part. After the show they managed to dock the barge at a local boat ramp and we had someone pick us up. I spent the night on a couch (I think the bunks on the tug would have been more comfortable). I was too tired to think about it, I should have gotten a picture of the barge "tied up" to the boat dock (1 1/2" line wrapped around a cleat intended for water ski boats). Someone asked the captain if he was worried about getting the barge stuck on the bottom. He said with twin 1500 HP engines on the tug, barges never get stuck. We got a ride back to the dock in SF this morning and packed all the stuff back in the truck. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 05 Jul 2006 12:17:54 -0700 From: Jerry Durand Subject: Re: Life vest In-reply-to: Message-id: <7BE719C1-F022-4861-B94F-84C5FE07B90F [at] interstellar.com> References:

On Jul 5, 2006, at 7:17 AM, Paul Guncheon wrote: > > They make small stobe lights for life jackets. I have been told > they are > visible at night 50 miles away by searchers with night vision gear. > During the day I wore a Type III. At night, a Type I with reflectors and red glow stick. The tug crew only needed Type III day and night. ------------------------------ Subject: Computer (window-)shopping Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2006 15:42:59 -0400 Message-ID: <6E497ADB607656479C24E6D7BF6B505A042A9CD2 [at] exchange.rmwc.edu> From: "Paul Schreiner" I'm starting to look for ways to spend some of my own money this fall, and with my wife a student and all I was pondering looking at a notebook computer or two...but I'm having a bear of a time trying to do online window shopping and comparisons, much less find websites that give you multitudes of customizable options for people like me who never get quite what they want off the shelf. So, would there be anyone out there who might be able to point me to a good place to get started? Any ideas? ------------------------------ Message-ID: <84c790f30607051247j33d368dm972846e8cdd9b21f [at] mail.gmail.com> Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2006 15:47:44 -0400 From: "Shawn King" Subject: Re: Fogger / hazer feedback sought... In-Reply-To: References: On 6/29/06, Steve Jones wrote: > Share your thoughts on a good fogger and hazer for a 1,000 proscenium > theatre, stage depth 24' x 40' wide. We have an MDG ATMOSPHERE APS Series hazer. That thing is the best hazer I have ever seen. You need a tank of CO2 and their haze fluid however. The haze it produces is very nice and lingers for awhile, the machine is clean and quiet. MDG customer service is top-notch also. The company is based in Canada (Montreal to be exact). website is www.mdgfog.com HTH, Shawn King ------------------------------ In-Reply-To: References: Message-Id: <99CF4FEC-D707-4D0F-9442-350F2FDC650F [at] mystykworks.com> From: "Daniel O'Donnell" Subject: Re: Computer (window-)shopping Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2006 16:08:31 -0400 Sure, for one to do all you need and well, and still have some customization available... http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore/ Look over the MacBook Pro for the more powerful ones, or the MacBook for more general use. On Jul 5, 2006, at 3:42 PM, Paul Schreiner wrote: > For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see stagecraft.theprices.net/> > --------------------------------------------------- > > I'm starting to look for ways to spend some of my own money this fall, > and with my wife a student and all I was pondering looking at a > notebook > computer or two...but I'm having a bear of a time trying to do online > window shopping and comparisons, much less find websites that give you > multitudes of customizable options for people like me who never get > quite what they want off the shelf. > > So, would there be anyone out there who might be able to point me to a > good place to get started? Any ideas? --- Daniel R. O'Donnell dan [at] mystyk.com http://www.mystyk.com ------------------------------ Subject: promotion and tenure Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2006 16:10:36 -0400 Message-ID: From: "Mike Burnett" For those of you in academia on the list, I'd be interested in hearing how your school promotion and tenure process works (especially its views towards production work (whether professional or academic), publishing, and service). Also of interest is how the school evaluates professors beyond the student evaluation. I've been placed on a committee that is changing how our promotion/tenure process works and I'd like to be able to get some of the good ideas in and the bad ideas out. I seem to remember there was a USITT panel on this a few years back. Anyone know of any reports from that group? Basically, I need some data to take back to the committee. If your school has a pdf of your guidelines that you are willing to share, I'd be happy to take that as well. Thanks, Mike ________________________________________________________________________ _ Mike Burnett, M.F.A. Assistant Professor of Theatre Chair, Department of Theatre SUMMER TOUR 2006 - www.huntington.edu/godspell =20 Huntington University Impact your World...for Christ...in Scholarship...through Service =20 260-359-4279 office 260-359-4249 fax =20 mburnett [at] huntington.edu www.huntington.edu/theatre =20 =20 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. =20 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers =20 Galatians 6:9-10=20 =20 "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy." --Hamlet (I, v, 166-167) =20 ________________________________________________________________________ _ =20 ------------------------------ Message-ID: Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2006 16:17:14 -0400 From: "Delbert Hall" Subject: Re: Computer (window-)shopping In-Reply-To: References:

Go to cnet.com to get comparisons of different laptops. I am looking for a small laptop to take on trips and their review are very useful. -Delbert -- Delbert L. Hall ZFX Flying Director Phone: 714-585-7070 ------------------------------ Subject: RE: Computer (window-)shopping Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2006 16:18:12 -0400 Message-ID: <6E497ADB607656479C24E6D7BF6B505A042A9CD3 [at] exchange.rmwc.edu> In-Reply-To: From: "Paul Schreiner" > Sure, for one to do all you need and well, and still have some =20 > customization available... >=20 > http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore/ >=20 > Look over the MacBook Pro for the more powerful ones, or the MacBook =20 > for more general use. Yeah, I realized ten minutes after I sent the original that I hadn't specified... Actually, I'm pondering heading in that direction. Not wanting to rehash Mac/PC again (and again), but it is an option. Having said that, let's confine the rest of the suggestions to the PC-based side of things if we could...I'm sure as the time gets closer I'll be asking for some other input on the Macs. :) ------------------------------ Message-ID: Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2006 16:20:23 -0400 From: "Delbert Hall" Subject: Re: promotion and tenure In-Reply-To: References: Mike, I will send you my department's guidelines tomorrow when I am back in the office. -Delbert ------------------------------ In-Reply-To: References: Message-Id: <36D932EA-9361-4007-A746-D251AC19AC8D [at] mystykworks.com> From: "Daniel O'Donnell" Subject: Re: Computer (window-)shopping Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2006 16:33:39 -0400 Ah, no problem with that. Might I then suggest http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore/ Now they work with both Mac and PC. ;) On Jul 5, 2006, at 4:18 PM, Paul Schreiner wrote: > > Actually, I'm pondering heading in that direction. Not wanting to > rehash Mac/PC again (and again), but it is an option. > > Having said that, let's confine the rest of the suggestions to the > PC-based side of things if we could...I'm sure as the time gets closer > I'll be asking for some other input on the Macs. :) --- Daniel R. O'Donnell dan [at] mystyk.com http://www.mystyk.com ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 05 Jul 2006 16:35:45 -0400 From: iaeg [at] aol.com Message-Id: <8C86E89B9FBCB69-B8-F0DC [at] MBLK-M22.sysops.aol.com> In-Reply-To: Subject: Re: Computer (window-)shopping <> not certain, , but I believe the Mac's he was reccomending run BOTH MS Windows and MAC OS X equally well... ( and the reviews from the major pubs are pretty much raving about them ) very best, Keith Arsenault International Arts & Entertainment Group Tampa, Florida USA -----Original Message----- From: Paul Schreiner To: Stagecraft Sent: Wed, 5 Jul 2006 16:18:12 -0400 Subject: Re: Computer (window-)shopping For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see --------------------------------------------------- > Sure, for one to do all you need and well, and still have some > customization available... > > http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore/ > > Look over the MacBook Pro for the more powerful ones, or the MacBook > for more general use. Yeah, I realized ten minutes after I sent the original that I hadn't specified... Actually, I'm pondering heading in that direction. Not wanting to rehash Mac/PC again (and again), but it is an option. Having said that, let's confine the rest of the suggestions to the PC-based side of things if we could...I'm sure as the time gets closer I'll be asking for some other input on the Macs. :) ________________________________________________________________________ Check out AOL.com today. Breaking news, video search, pictures, email and IM. All on demand. Always Free. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 05 Jul 2006 16:36:48 -0400 Subject: Re: Computer (window-)shopping From: Steve Larson Message-ID: In-Reply-To: The new MacBook Pro can come loaded with a Windows program. Check it out. This might be the answer for many people. Steve > From: "Paul Schreiner" > Reply-To: "Stagecraft" > Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2006 16:18:12 -0400 > To: "Stagecraft" > Subject: Re: Computer (window-)shopping > > For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see > --------------------------------------------------- > >> Sure, for one to do all you need and well, and still have some >> customization available... >> >> http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore/ >> >> Look over the MacBook Pro for the more powerful ones, or the MacBook >> for more general use. > > Yeah, I realized ten minutes after I sent the original that I hadn't > specified... > > Actually, I'm pondering heading in that direction. Not wanting to > rehash Mac/PC again (and again), but it is an option. > > Having said that, let's confine the rest of the suggestions to the > PC-based side of things if we could...I'm sure as the time gets closer > I'll be asking for some other input on the Macs. :) ------------------------------ Reply-To: From: "chip.a.wood" Subject: RE: Computer (window-)shopping Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2006 13:41:46 -0700 Message-ID: In-Reply-To: I went directly to the HP website, custom ordered a dv4000 laptop with exactly the features (fairly long options list) I wanted, had it delivered within 3 days, and saved about $300 (discounts, sales, free shipping and no sales tax) over any standard configuration available either online or in the stores (and I shopped prices a LOT). It included extended warranty and password telephone and on-line support from HP. Worked like a champ! Everybody down the sales chain needs a piece of the action. Ordering directly from the source (see Dell) could save that money. I find that calling (not the hotel's chain web site) the specific hotel's reservation person often gets me a better deal than any on-line discount service. In fact, most of them now declare a "beat the lowest advertised price" deal. BTW, if you order it in your student wife's name, HP typically give a student discount over and above all the other goodies. Chip Disclaimer: I have no financial or personal stake in HP. Just a pleased customer. > -----Original Message----- > From: Stagecraft [mailto:stagecraft [at] theatrical.net]On Behalf Of Paul > Schreiner > I'm starting to look for ways to spend some of my own money this fall, > and with my wife a student and all I was pondering looking at a notebook > computer or two...but I'm having a bear of a time trying to do online > window shopping and comparisons, much less find websites that give you > multitudes of customizable options for people like me who never get > quite what they want off the shelf. > > So, would there be anyone out there who might be able to point me to a > good place to get started? Any ideas? ------------------------------ In-Reply-To: References: Message-Id: <96731A89-F13C-4BD6-B6C2-48C8A49A114E [at] hillmardesign.com> Cc: pschreiner [at] rmwc.edu (Paul Schreiner) From: gregg hillmar Subject: Re: Computer (window-)shopping Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2006 17:02:35 -0400 Paul, the other thing to check is Apple's prices to educational purchasers. With the [at] rmwc.edu at the end of your address, you'd qualify. There should be a link in their "store" to the educational sales. g. (whose other email address ends with [at] rmc.edu) _____________________ gregg hillmar scenic & lighting design portfolio & life as we know it: http://www.hillmardesign.com "Work like you don't need the money. Love like you've never been hurt. Dance like no one's watching." Satchel Paige On Jul 5, 2006, at 4:18 PM, Paul Schreiner wrote: > For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see stagecraft.theprices.net/> > --------------------------------------------------- > >> Sure, for one to do all you need and well, and still have some >> customization available... >> >> http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore/ >> >> Look over the MacBook Pro for the more powerful ones, or the MacBook >> for more general use. > > Yeah, I realized ten minutes after I sent the original that I hadn't > specified... > > Actually, I'm pondering heading in that direction. Not wanting to > rehash Mac/PC again (and again), but it is an option. > > Having said that, let's confine the rest of the suggestions to the > PC-based side of things if we could...I'm sure as the time gets closer > I'll be asking for some other input on the Macs. :) ------------------------------ Message-ID: <1838.68.237.59.229.1152133955.squirrel [at] server2.hostingplex.com> Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2006 17:12:35 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Electricians Needed From: stagecraft [at] jeffsalzberg.com The Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter needs electricians for a 4-hour call (Noon-4) on Sunday, 9 July at New World Stages in Midtown Manhattan. No pay*, but you'll get to work with state-of-the-art LED fixtures and there's serious potential for future paid employment. ...And it's for a good, "There but for the grace of G-d" cause. Email me off list if interested. * and no per diem or travel allowance. ------------------------------ From: "Jim at TheatreWireless.com" Subject: RE: Computer (window-)shopping Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2006 17:28:36 -0400 Message-ID: <003901c6a079$f9a3b3e0$6500a8c0 [at] p3m866> In-Reply-To: I've had good luck with both of the obvious vendors: I'm using a Dell Inspiron 8100 laptop right now, ordered online 4 years ago with very specific custom features and peripherals (in particular the 1600 x 1200 LCD -- great for design work). www.dell.com. One of my clients orders Gateway quite regularly with no problems. The customization options are more limited than Dell. www.gateway.com. A couple of years ago I knew more than one person having problems with Sony laptops, mostly related to drivers/peripherals not working quite right. Don't know if these issues are resolved these days, but I stay away from Sony computers. Jim RC4 Wireless > So, would there be anyone out there who might be able to > point me to a good place to get started? Any ideas? ------------------------------ Message-ID: In-Reply-To: From: "Thomas Schraeder" Subject: RE: promotion and tenure Date: Wed, 05 Jul 2006 18:06:20 -0400 Mike, USITT has worked up a series of guidelines you can find at: http://www.usitt.org/bookstore/go.php?to=ItemDetail&sku=web2 Schools will vary depending on how the administration and other academic units see the value of designers and technical directors. If you're working on a committee - departmental, college or university wide, one of the first steps will be to validate contributions and acceptance by other universities of the work we do. Basically, you'll probably need to educate your peers. Within our department, we've worked to get USITT guidelines for portfolios and tenure into the documentation so that a chemistry professor can have an outside explanation that helps judge values of contributions. I'll see if I can get you a copy of our departmental guidelines when I go back to the office on Monday. Hope this helps. Tom Schraeder Lighting Design Wayne State University Theatre 4841 Cass Ave., Suite 3225 Detroit, MI 48202 313-577-7908 - office 313-577-0935 - fax >From: "Mike Burnett" >Reply-To: "Stagecraft" >To: "Stagecraft" >Subject: promotion and tenure >Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2006 16:10:36 -0400 > >For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see >--------------------------------------------------- > >For those of you in academia on the list, I'd be interested in hearing >how your school promotion and tenure process works (especially its views >towards production work (whether professional or academic), publishing, >and service). Also of interest is how the school evaluates professors >beyond the student evaluation. I've been placed on a committee that is >changing how our promotion/tenure process works and I'd like to be able >to get some of the good ideas in and the bad ideas out. I seem to >remember there was a USITT panel on this a few years back. Anyone know >of any reports from that group? Basically, I need some data to take >back to the committee. If your school has a pdf of your guidelines that >you are willing to share, I'd be happy to take that as well. > >Thanks, >Mike > >________________________________________________________________________ >_ >Mike Burnett, M.F.A. >Assistant Professor of Theatre >Chair, Department of Theatre > >SUMMER TOUR 2006 - www.huntington.edu/godspell > >Huntington University >Impact your World...for Christ...in Scholarship...through Service > >260-359-4279 office >260-359-4249 fax > >mburnett [at] huntington.edu >www.huntington.edu/theatre > > >Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will >reap a harvest if we do not give up. >Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, >especially to those who belong to the family of believers >Galatians 6:9-10 > >"There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of >in your philosophy." >--Hamlet (I, v, 166-167) > > >________________________________________________________________________ >_ > > > ------------------------------ Message-ID: Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2006 23:52:13 +0100 From: Clive Mitchell Subject: Re: Computer (window-)shopping References: In-Reply-To: In message , Paul Schreiner writes >I'm starting to look for ways to spend some of my own money this fall, >and with my wife a student and all I was pondering looking at a >notebook computer or two...but I'm having a bear of a time trying to do >online window shopping and comparisons, much less find websites that >give you multitudes of customizable options for people like me who >never get quite what they want off the shelf. > >So, would there be anyone out there who might be able to point me to a >good place to get started? Any ideas? While working on a gig last year I suddenly realised I needed a new laptop that wasn't falling to pieces and could handle such exciting "new" features as WiFi. I had to buy it at very short notice, so I went to Comet (UK) and got a base model Acer. It's been absolutely flawless. It's my main computer now. Of the four laptops owned by the crew two were Apple and two were PC (Both Acer!) The Apples are slinky but expensive, and don't easily handle technical stuff like EPROM programmers and other hard core hardware which tends to be aimed at "nuts and bolts" PC's. Only slight niggle I have is that there is no serial port as standard. Someday I'll take a gamble and get a USB to serial adapter and see if it actually works with my PicStart Plus microcontroller programmer. Can you get ancient MSDOS to run at vintage speeds on an Apple? -- Clive Mitchell http://www.bigclive.com ------------------------------ Message-ID: <1431.205.215.253.21.1152143242.squirrel [at] webmail.peak.org> In-Reply-To: References:

Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2006 16:47:22 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: Life vest From: "Bill Nelson" > They make small stobe lights for life jackets. I have been told they are > visible at night 50 miles away by searchers with night vision gear. Unlikely, unless the searcher is hundreds/thousands of feet above sea level. (I forget the formula, but when close to the water, the horizon is surprisingly close). I have the brightest made for life vest use - and it is not all that intense. It doesn't even hurt the eyes when directly viewed from a few feet distance. Bill ------------------------------ Message-ID: <44AC5489.10309 [at] audiovisualdevices.com.au> Date: Thu, 06 Jul 2006 10:08:41 +1000 From: David Duffy Subject: Re: Computer (window-)shopping References:

In-Reply-To: Clive Mitchell wrote: > While working on a gig last year I suddenly realised I needed a new > laptop that wasn't falling to pieces and could handle such exciting > "new" features as WiFi. > > I had to buy it at very short notice, so I went to Comet (UK) and got > a base model Acer. It's been absolutely flawless. It's my main > computer now. > > Of the four laptops owned by the crew two were Apple and two were PC > (Both Acer!) The Apples are slinky but expensive, and don't easily > handle technical stuff like EPROM programmers and other hard core > hardware which tends to be aimed at "nuts and bolts" PC's. > > Only slight niggle I have is that there is no serial port as standard. > Someday I'll take a gamble and get a USB to serial adapter and see if > it actually works with my PicStart Plus microcontroller programmer. > > Can you get ancient MSDOS to run at vintage speeds on an Apple? Hi Clive, I sometimes use a USB-serial adapter for my PicStart+ and it works fine. MPLAB doesn't seem to know or mind about it. David... -- ___________________________________________ David Duffy Audio Visual Devices P/L Unit 8, 10 Hook St, Capalaba 4157 Australia Ph: +61 7 38235717 Fax: +61 7 38234717 Our Web Site: www.audiovisualdevices.com.au ___________________________________________ ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 05 Jul 2006 17:30:58 -0700 From: Jerry Durand Subject: Fireworks pictures Message-id: <2080F068-268D-45A6-A25D-3A60CDD3DA12 [at] interstellar.com> Ok guys, I've added the pictures from the barge show to our server. These seem popular so the downloads may be a bit slow, sorry about our limited bandwidth (and tiny Mac Mini server). The least busy time on our server is 5pm - 1am Pacific Time. http://interstellar.com/photos/ look for the "Fireworks 1-4 July 2006" folder -- Jerry Durand, Durand Interstellar, Inc. Los Gatos, California, USA, www.interstellar.com tel: +1-408-356-3886, USA toll free: 1-866-356-3886 skype: jerrydurand ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 05 Jul 2006 17:35:51 -0700 From: Jerry Durand Subject: Fireworks pictures Message-id: <08A35A79-8AB5-430F-A09C-A46370531124 [at] interstellar.com> Oh yes, my wife's hip started acting up after 2 days on a beach and one day setting up the barge, so she couldn't cross the bay with us on the 4th & 5th. When I got home today a "Happy 4th of July" chocolate cake was waiting (even has candy fireworks on it). Nice to come home to. -- Jerry Durand, Durand Interstellar, Inc. Los Gatos, California, USA, www.interstellar.com tel: +1-408-356-3886, USA toll free: 1-866-356-3886 skype: jerrydurand ------------------------------ Message-ID: <000b01c6a097$3569f480$0600000a [at] BRUTUS> From: "Jon Ares" Subject: Triple swivel casters Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2006 17:57:52 -0700 Query to those that know... (the archive search function still shows no signs of life)... triple swivel casters. Does that upper plate thingy swivel as well, or is it a fixed plate, just offset from the plate holding the 3 casters, so you can get the attachment hardware in there? - Jon Ares www.hevanet.com/acreative ------------------------------ Message-ID: Date: Thu, 6 Jul 2006 02:24:28 +0100 From: Clive Mitchell Subject: Re: Computer (window-)shopping References:

In-Reply-To: In message , David Duffy writes >Hi Clive, >I sometimes use a USB-serial adapter for my PicStart+ and it works >fine. >MPLAB doesn't seem to know or mind about it. That's good to know. There are a few different chipsets for the conversion and I believe one may cause a major bottleneck with some data applications. Have you any idea the type in yours or even the brand? -- Clive Mitchell http://www.bigclive.com ------------------------------ Reply-To: From: "RD" Subject: RE: Randy Ridley / Memphis Moonshine Lighting passes away Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2006 19:41:01 -0600 Message-ID: <00f401c6a09d$3db52870$c083c447 [at] doom1> In-Reply-To: FULL WORK UP PHYSICAL EACH YEAR. Worth every single dollar. Get a physician that knows his stuff, industrial physician, perhaps, Internist, and let him or her know the exposures you have, chemicals, fogs, etc. My new Internist, Dr. Colleen Chartier, is a wonder. Exam takes about two hours, plus interview, colonoscopy, etc. but worth knowing all about yourself. Do not leave out any incidents, operations, injuries, etc. The whole nine yards. You will thank yourself. Dr. Doom -----Original Message----- From: Stagecraft [mailto:stagecraft [at] theatrical.net] On Behalf Of IAEG [at] aol.com Sent: Wednesday, July 05, 2006 7:13 AM To: Stagecraft Subject: Re: Randy Ridley / Memphis Moonshine Lighting passes away For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see --------------------------------------------------- In a message dated 7/5/06 9:01:00 AM, bill [at] sapsis-rigging.com writes: << This is getting just a little scary. That's the third guy in his mid-50's in this business to die of a heart attack this year that I know about. Is this normal? It seems like a lot to me and, being in my mid 50's, I'd kinda like to get a handle on this. >> I, , Like Delbert and Randy Ridley am 52...... and haven't had a complete physical in over 30 years, , have living parents, , , dad 90, , mom 80, , , no heart conditions, , no cancer., . Randy had no warning, , Although I haven't spent the night in a hospital since the third grade to have my tonsils removed, , I am taking Randy's death as MY warning, , , and scheduling a physical best regards, Keith Arsenault International Arts & Entertainment Group Tampa, FL ------------------------------ Reply-To: From: "RD" Subject: RE: Randy Ridley / Memphis Moonshine Lighting passes away Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2006 19:42:06 -0600 Message-ID: <00f501c6a09d$63c2fab0$c083c447 [at] doom1> In-Reply-To: Sorry, I left out the following: approaching 78, and still working seven days a week. Dr. doom -----Original Message----- From: Stagecraft [mailto:stagecraft [at] theatrical.net] On Behalf Of IAEG [at] aol.com Sent: Wednesday, July 05, 2006 6:19 AM To: Stagecraft Subject: Randy Ridley / Memphis Moonshine Lighting passes away For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see --------------------------------------------------- Friends, If you weren't already aware, , Randy Ridley, owner of Moonshine Lighting in Memphis TN passed away unexpectedly last week. He died Thursday afternoon at his home. He wasn't feeling good when he got home from the shop, asked his daughter if she thought he looked pale, she said no and went upstairs. They found him still downstairs a few minutes later and he was gone by the time help arrived. The medical examiner said that it wouldn't have mattered if a cardiologist had been standing by his side, his heart just "died." I don't know what Randy's age was exactly but I would guess at about 55 ( + / - ) I do a lot of work in Memphis and utilized Moonshine Lighting on a regular basis. Keith Arsenault International Arts & Entertainment Group Tampa, FL ------------------------------ Reply-To: From: "RD" Subject: RE: Good Health Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2006 19:50:08 -0600 Message-ID: <010101c6a09e$835cece0$c083c447 [at] doom1> In-Reply-To: Ride on! Doom -----Original Message----- From: Stagecraft [mailto:stagecraft [at] theatrical.net] On Behalf Of Randy Whitcomb Sent: Wednesday, July 05, 2006 7:51 AM To: Stagecraft Subject: Good Health For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see --------------------------------------------------- It's a shame when someones dies too young. My condolences and prayers are with Mr. Ridley's family. Those of you over a certain age... Get to a Doctor now! Then keep going regularly. I had a stress test a year and a half ago. The test showed that it was working fine, but I should have been able to go longer on the treadmill before tiring out. My cholesterol was high and I needed to drop some weight. I was 46 at the time and the same age as my dad when he had his first heart attack. I got busy. Zocor, South Beach Diet and bicycling 4+ times a week. A year later my cholesterol was 130 and I'd lost 25 lbs. I've backtracked on the weight a bit and with the move havn't been able to exercise as much as I should, but realize I need to make more time, and do it, but I'm feeling better than I have in quite a while. Regular physicals are as important as any piece of safety equipment you own. You need to inspect and maintain your body with the same care you bring to your work environment. Oh yeah; that trip to the doc will include a latex glove, some K-Y and instructions for you to rest your elbows on the exam table. Don't delay this folks. Randy Whitcomb ------------------------------ Message-ID: Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2006 21:56:52 -0400 From: "Brian Munroe" Subject: Re: Triple swivel casters In-Reply-To: References: On 7/5/06, Jon Ares wrote: > Query to those that know... (the archive search function still shows no > signs of life)... triple swivel casters. Does that upper plate thingy > swivel as well, or is it a fixed plate, just offset from the plate holding > the 3 casters, so you can get the attachment hardware in there? The upper plate is bolted to the wagon and does not move. There is a bearing between the upper and lower plates. The casters are attached to the lower plate, which rotates around the bearing. Usually there is a notch or hole in the lower plate to allow access to the bolt holes on the upper plate. Brian Munroe bpmunroe [at] gmail.com ------------------------------ Message-ID: <44AC722C.3010002 [at] cybercom.net> Date: Wed, 05 Jul 2006 22:15:08 -0400 From: Dale Farmer Organization: I'm working on that.... Subject: Re: GFCI outlets ......... References:

In-Reply-To: Clive Mitchell wrote: > For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see > --------------------------------------------------- > > In message , Dale Farmer writes >> The GFCI safety trip does not depend on having a ground reference to >> work. It is constantly comparing the power flowing on the hot and >> neutral pins, and trips out if there is an imbalance between the two. >> There are labels in the GFCI package that you are supposed to stick >> to it that notate that the safety ground pin isn't actually connected >> to anything. > > Just to explain how the test button works... It doesn't create a fault > to ground. It usually creates an imbalance in the sense coil by > creating a current flow from the protected side of the feed to the > unprotected side of the neutral. This means the current flowing through > the feed is different from that returning in the neutral and the unit > should trip, disconnecting the test resistor in the process. > > Can I just check terminology here. You guys call your live wires feed > or hot? And the return wire, return or neutral? I seem to stumble > across different terminology from time to time. > Pretty much call it hot and neutral in the US. NEC-speak has the neutral as the grounded conductor, and the safety ground as the grounding conductor. This -ed versus -ing terminology leaves one easily confused, so I nearly always call ground the safety ground, and neutral the neutral. There are lots of possible different variations of ground once you get into complex systems, so I got in the habit of calling them [specific type] ground, to avoid confusion. --Dale ------------------------------ Message-ID: <44AC78F6.3010608 [at] cybercom.net> Date: Wed, 05 Jul 2006 22:44:06 -0400 From: Dale Farmer Organization: I'm working on that.... Subject: Re: Boston Pops References: In-Reply-To: Anna wrote: > For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see > --------------------------------------------------- > > I watched the fireworks from the river bank right accross the barge - there were sound issues with the "live" sound enforcement as well, lots of squeals and pops, although both Steven and Joe sounded quite decent - it rained on and off for most of the afternoon, and that might have added to the sound issues - there was a small contained fire on the edge of the barge starting about 15 min into the fireworks - I think they introduced the stars-in-a-circle fireworks in Boston two years ago, and I remember them at the DNC fireworks display... > > Anna Labykina > Technical Director > 617.388.5656 mobile > > ----- Original Message ---- > From: IAEG [at] aol.com > To: Stagecraft > Sent: Wednesday, July 5, 2006 10:49:15 AM > Subject: Re: Boston Pops > > For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see > --------------------------------------------------- > > > In a message dated 7/5/06 10:43:41 AM, wilson [at] brandeis.edu writes: > > << Steven wasn't really riding too high either, though I wasn't listening > through anything other than built in TV speakers >> > > Steven wasn't sounding all that good period, , , , in bad voice ( I thought ) > and the e q on his mic just made it not sound like him > > might have sounded "ok" for the live audience, , , but not over the > broadcast, , > > and Joe Perry's guitar work was barely audible at home, , I agree, , if you > weren't familiar with the tunes and knew what he SHOULD be playing, , you > probably couldn't hear him at all. > > I will repeat, , this Fourth of July Boston Pops concert has never sounded > good over the air, , don't know what the issue is, , certainly the POPS / PBS > concerts from Symphony Hall sound great, , but they haven't translated that > expertise to the Hatch Shell. > > If any of the folks responsible are reading this, , I don't mean to trash you > in this forum, , but even with the occasional problems that the broadcast > from The Mall in DC has, the overall quality of the audio seems far superior. > I was watching it on TV at a party, and I chalked the lousy sound up to the pair of computer speakers that were being used. Steven has recently had throat surgery of some sort, there was speculation in the media that he might not have been able to perform in the days leading up to the concert. It is a classic case of too many fingers on the controls sort of situation. The grounds are under the joint supervision of the MDC and Boston Parks and Recreation. The river is MDC and the US Coast Guard. The Hatch Shell has a history that I've never understood. The event has as main players the Boston Pops, the MDC, the city, CBS-TV, CBS-radio, the sponsors, and the umbrella organization that runs it. Everyone has their own agenda, and the devil take the hindmost. Post 9/11, security has been ramped up enormously, so thousands of police/fire/EMS/Army National Guard/private security people make everything harder to do. Safety zones around the fireworks barge and the cannons, reserved seating areas for the sponsors, etc. And every year, more and more people come to watch. When I watch it I usually go to the rehearsals the day before. The crowds are measured in the tens of thousands for them, not hundreds of thousands, and they do everything but the fireworks. --Dale ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 05 Jul 2006 19:48:59 -0700 From: Jerry Durand Subject: Heavy Metal Message-id: After last night's barge show, it occurred to me you could sell tickets to the heavy metal crowd to let them have a party down inside the barge during the show. Being inside a big metal drum with guns going off on the deck should give them a nice bass note. :) -- Jerry Durand, Durand Interstellar, Inc. Los Gatos, California, USA, www.interstellar.com tel: +1-408-356-3886, USA toll free: 1-866-356-3886 skype: jerrydurand ------------------------------ From: megironda [at] att.net (Gerry G.) Subject: Re: Life vest Date: Thu, 06 Jul 2006 03:56:24 +0000 Message-Id: <070620060356.28536.44AC89E800043C6D00006F7821602806510E0B02019D07090A03 [at] att.net> Just taking a guess, anyone with night vision gear will be in a helicopter and probably be hundreds of feet over the chop, in any case glowsticks are marginally better than shouting. Gerry G. -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: "Bill Nelson" > For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see > --------------------------------------------------- > > > They make small stobe lights for life jackets. I have been told they are > > visible at night 50 miles away by searchers with night vision gear. > > Unlikely, unless the searcher is hundreds/thousands of feet above sea > level. (I forget the formula, but when close to the water, the horizon is > surprisingly close). > > I have the brightest made for life vest use - and it is not all that > intense. It doesn't even hurt the eyes when directly viewed from a few > feet distance. > > Bill > ------------------------------ Message-ID: <44AC89FD.2090506 [at] audiovisualdevices.com.au> Date: Thu, 06 Jul 2006 13:56:45 +1000 From: David Duffy Subject: Re: Computer (window-)shopping References:

In-Reply-To: Clive Mitchell wrote: > In message , David Duffy > writes >> Hi Clive, >> I sometimes use a USB-serial adapter for my PicStart+ and it works fine. >> MPLAB doesn't seem to know or mind about it. > > That's good to know. There are a few different chipsets for the > conversion and I believe one may cause a major bottleneck with some > data applications. Have you any idea the type in yours or even the brand? It's just got UC-232 written on it. No brand. Epoxy case. David... -- ___________________________________________ David Duffy Audio Visual Devices P/L Unit 8, 10 Hook St, Capalaba 4157 Australia Ph: +61 7 38235717 Fax: +61 7 38234717 Our Web Site: www.audiovisualdevices.com.au ___________________________________________ ------------------------------ Message-ID: <44AC8C20.4030709 [at] gmail.com> Date: Thu, 06 Jul 2006 00:05:52 -0400 From: "Tracy S. Fitch" Subject: Re: Triple swivel casters References: In-Reply-To: The upper triangle swivels around the center point of the triangle formed by the pivot locations for the three individual casters. That swivel is what allows the offsets of the caster pivot to create a net zero movement of the upper (mounting plate). The best triple swivels actually have a notch in one side of the triangular plate that can be swiveled into alignment with each mounting plate hole so you can drill/bolt without having clearance issues. --Tracy S. Fitch LD/TD Jon Ares wrote: > Query to those that know... (the archive search function still shows > no signs of life)... triple swivel casters. Does that upper plate > thingy swivel as well, or is it a fixed plate, just offset from the > plate holding the 3 casters, so you can get the attachment hardware in > there? ------------------------------ Message-ID: <004501c6a0b6$99dc9520$6401a8c0 [at] ia728e3ywia8a8> From: "Roger L. Lattin" References: Subject: GFCIs Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2006 21:42:28 -0700 GFCIs sense the imbalances of current going in and out of the circuit. If the current imbalances is 5mA +/- 1mA the unit will shut down the circuit in usually 25mSec or less depending on a curve listed in UL 943 A standard. If a person is connected across the hot and neutral they will appear to be a normal load to the GFCI circuitry. If the current "leaks" out of the circuit by the above amount it should shut off. In 2000 the consumer product safety agency, NEMA and an organization of house inspectors determined that 10-15 % of the over 300 million installed GFCIs were faulty in several ways. The industry responded by changing the UL standard making mis-wired and other faulty GFCIs un-re-settable, all manufactures had to re-submit their products for testing in January 2000. At the beginning of this year their were some other changes made to UL 943 A. The bulk of the changes were to harmonize the standard between Canada and Mexico's standards they also added some other non-reset criteria to the standard. I haven't read this year's version yet to get the complete skinny. THE MOST IMPORTANT THING THAT WE CAN ALL DO IS TO TEST THE GFCIs IN OUR HOMES WITH AN EXTERNAL TYPE TESTER. Also do not simply take an off the shelf duplex type GFCI and wire it into a PORTABLE BOX. Portable GFCIs like the yellow cord set types have dropped neutral protection built in to them. If you drop the neutral in the older home types they can still pass the hot through the device. I do not know about the newer versions of GFCIs, yet, but the older versions DO NOT need a ground to function properly and safely through personal tests that we have conducted out here in the wild, wild west. The latest version of E1.19 The Recommended Practice for the use of GFCIs in the Entertainment Industries is available for public review until July 11?,2006 on the ESTA web site. Check it out and comment soon. Roger L. Lattin Studio Set Lighting Technician- Hollywood, CA. ------------------------------ Message-ID: Date: Thu, 6 Jul 2006 00:53:25 -0400 From: "Daniel Kelly" Subject: Re: GFCI outlets - You're right, I'm wrong. In-Reply-To: References:

Modern track circuits are often PWM; usually no more than 5 volts. Signal appliances themselves operate on 12V. Lamps run on AC unless there is a power outage in which case a relay drops, reverting them to the 12VDC battery supply. Lamps are availabe in a variety of voltage ratings to compensate for voltage drop over long distances. I typically use 10V lamps throughoutt the line on which I work. I'm not sure if I've felt actual pain getting shocked by 12V, but it's enough to throw me back. And that's probably more my reflexes than the voltage, but I'm not about to play chicken with 20 Amps. On 7/2/06, David Duffy wrote: > It hurts when you stick your hands across a 12Vdc supply? Sounds dubious. > Is the supply really 12Vdc ? A lot of railway stuff is PWM or DCC etc. > David... ------------------------------ In-Reply-To: References: Message-Id: <25F4ED8D-36B6-4916-9920-D703F947D7A7 [at] rochester.rr.com> From: Bruce Purdy Subject: Re: Fireworks pictures Date: Thu, 6 Jul 2006 00:59:36 -0400 > Ok guys, I've added the pictures from the barge show to our server. Thanks Jerry, for sharing all these photos of "Backstage" at a Fireworks shows. It's fascinating to see how the Pros do it, as I'm reminded of my own - less than professional - experience. Around 1980, I was stationed at a small radar site in the middle of nowhere. The site commander got it in his head that he wanted a big fireworks show for the 4th of July, and asked if anyone had any experience with fireworks. I admitted that I had set off a few "Home style" small scale displays, and that seemed to qualify me as the site "Expert" - and earned me the position of being in charge of the display. When they arrived, there were a couple of dozen shells like the ones in your pictures, and a half dozen pipes. I had never seen anything like them, and had to figure out what to do with them. (A whole different level from the bottle rockets I was used to!) We half buried the pipes in the middle of the softball field, and using a road flare set them off and re-loaded several times. In retrospect, I was both nuts and lucky, but I was also young and put in a bad position by a superior officer. These are things best left to a professional! By the way, the pictures are great, but it's a pain clicking through a directory listing. I like to use the Photoshop's automated "Web Photo Gallery". This provides thumbnails of all the images at a glance, as well as larger images that can be seen individually or as a slide show. It's easy to do, is user friendly, and it may save on bandwidth since folks don't have to open every full size picture just to see what it is. Just a suggestion. Bruce Bruce Purdy Technical Director Smith Opera House ------------------------------ End of Stagecraft Digest #867 *****************************