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When we set out for Iceland, my heart was hoping for one thing: to finally be able to see the Aurora Borealis. I knew, of course, that it was largely on probability — the fickle weather, for one, had to go in our favor.
Speaking of weather, probability of it not going our way has followed my friend and I from when we planned our first trip to Niagara Falls years back. It has since become a running joke. Now, much later and going into our girls' trip, we had to laugh it off when bad weather followed us overseas.
We were forewarned of this ever changing Icelandic weather: raining for five minutes, the sun comes out for ten, clouds for the next fifteen. So when we landed our first day, went on our first tour with heavy rains not letting up and were told it was unusual, it was official that we brought it with us.
Our flight left New York around midnight, and landed about six in the morning. We set up a Flybus pick up in advance, a popular tour bus in the area. The bus was full in no time and started dropping off passengers in different hotels in Reykjavik. We booked our tour with Iceland Air so we were able to choose Hilton Nordica, a very nice hotel situated approximately 10 minutes away from downtown if you are to take a cab or 20 minutes if you are to walk.
We had scheduled to go on a condensed version of the Golden Circle tour the same day we arrived. The bus picked us up at our hotel at noon, which gave us enough time to rest, freshen up and even order room service.
The Golden Circle is probably the most famous group of destinations, and a must see for everyone visiting Iceland. We went to three main sites: Pingvellir National Park, Gullfoss Waterfall and Geysir. Even though we did not end up seeing these sights in the best circumstances with the cold, rain and wind, it was quite an experience, especially being able to witness the active geyser.
The next day was our day to explore Reykjavik itself. Not having an an itinerary but vague ideas of landmarks that we should head to, we took a cab downtown. It is an easy place to navigate as everyone speaks English and all stores, as well as taxis, take credit cards (the only exception would be some rest rooms where you'd need to pay using the local currency to be able to use). Thanks to my unlimited data plan when traveling internationally, we were able to use Google Maps to find our way to where we wanted to go, including Sea Baron restaurant where the lobster soup is a must try, but where we got more than convinced that the seafood in Iceland is ace (thanks of course to their cod skewer).
We headed to our Warm Baths and Cool Lights tour that night, knowing that the "cool lights" part would most likely be cancelled due to the weather. We had a relaxing time at the spa, making the most of a quiet night in a beautiful place.
It was on our third day when the sun finally made an appearance, and it was a welcome sight. We were headed to our South Coast tour that day, and it was great to have nice weather. We booked a smaller tour this time which I personally like more than being in a bigger bus. Our itinerary included Seljalandsfoss, Eyjafjallajökull, Solheimajokill, Reynisfjara and Skogarfoss.
So in the end we did not get to see the aurora, but I feel blessed to have been able to experience this beautiful place with a great friend. It's definitely one of those places I know I'd be coming back to one day. For now though I've got the memories of a refreshing trip full of laughs and moments of awe.


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Last holiday season Oprah gave Shaklee natural cleaning products her nod of approval in her "Favorite Things" show, and now, after trying the Shaklee Basic H2 cleaner myself, they are getting the Crunchy Domestic Goddess nod of approval as well.
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I really like the Basic H2 Cleaner. It worked well both in my bathrooms and kitchen, and even helped me get a handle on my
shamefully dirty well-used oven. The cleaner is unscented, which is nice for people who don't do well with scented cleaners, and is, of course, nontoxic and biodegradable.
The fact that this little 16 oz. bottle can make 48 gallons of all-purpose cleaner (when you add your own water) is a big selling point for me, and it only costs $11.95.
You can buy your own Basic H2 Organic Super Cleaning Concentrate here or check out the numerous other Shaklee products.
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text: Visual Arts Adapt or die, says art guru Susan McCulloch By Daily Review | January 8, 2014 | Susan McCulloch is one of the most respected writers on the visual arts in Australia. Little wonder given her father was art critic Alan McCulloch whose Encyclopedia of Australia Art was first published in 1968 and became the bible for anyone working in the visual arts. Many of the luminaries listed in the encyclopedia were close friends of the McCullochs, who lived at Whistlewood in Shoreham on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula. Susan McCulloch still lives in the original homestead which has also long doubled as her art consultancy and publishing base. McCulloch was art critic for The Australian from 1994 to 2003 and was its national art critic until 2004 and is now a contributing writer for the Australian Financial Review and the Qantas magazine. She is also co-author and publisher of McCulloch's Encyclopedia of Australian Art, McCulloch's Contemporary Aboriginal Art: the complete guide and other books on Australian art. Last year she was appointed Adjunct Professor, College of Design & Social Context, RMIT University. For the last few years McCulloch has been concentrating on her art consultancy and three years ago turned the downstairs of Whistlewood into a private gallery where she holds three to four exhibitions a year. Next week she is opening her "Summer Collectors Show 2014" on January 18 to 19 and January 25 to 27, featuring 80 works from Aboriginal art centres around the country. Daily Review asked her about the health of the Australian art market, the challenges facing dealers, and the changing tastes of those who want to buy art, or just look at it. You run an art consultancy and gallery from your house as well as being an art writer, speaker and publisher. Do art dealers have to be multi skilled to thrive or at least survive? No not necessarily, this is just my history. I'm fortunate to have had a long personal and professional history in writing and consultancy on Australian art and artists. So I came from those bases into curating exhibitions with both public galleries and selling exhibitions with private galleries and more recently, opening up our family home and long time business headquarters on the Mornington Peninsula more as a display space. How do you see the market for art having changed in the last few years? The market itself has of course had a huge downturn in Australia. Also there's a far greater blurring of what defines 'art'. YouTube, digital media, blogs etc. and greater links between art and design encourage the concept that anyone can be an artist. Also art's becoming increasingly a life style/leisure activity like cafes, wineries etc. Public galleries encourage this and need to to bring in a younger audience and art fairs which do similar, are flourishing. The ways in which some galleries present themselves is also changing. The personality of the owner is often far more visible in commentary, blogs etc. and opportunities are made for clients to interact with artists at social occasions. Economic necessity has also lead to some interesting gallery partnerships. Venues for seeing art are opening up – artists are opening their studios and houses for showings and home galleries such as ours are on the rise too. It's a case of "adapt or die". Can a gallery survive online only or does it need a bricks and mortar presence to give buyers human interaction with the dealer, and by extension the artist? Some galleries seem to do very well online. However I suspect that for the majority of online sales, while the initial contact may be through a website, the follow through by the dealer or artist is what really clinches a sale. So there's still an interaction between buyer and seller, even if not in physical sense. Galleries are still much needed. How are new talents going to be aired, and artistic reputations made unless through seeing the work of upcoming artists in reality? And people will always want to see the real thing. It's just that ways and places in which people can see art are broadening. Why do you you think galleries are closing in Australia? The general downturn in the whole retail sector carried art along with it. Times are changing too about how people want to experience art, as I said above. Gallery owners also may wish to move on for personal reasons. However as some galleries are closing, or transforming themselves into project-based entities, new ones are opening. How long they will last is anyone's guess. But it does indicate a renewed faith. Certainly there's a definite public eagerness to both explore art and buy it. However more than ever galleries need to find new ways of showing and proactively marketing their artists and their work rather waiting passively for clients to come to them. Those who crack this seem to be doing well. Why is there an art boom in many overseas centres but not here? If recent auctions are any indicator things are definitely looking up here, but yes a boom time is far away… Internationally the wealth is just enormous and there are whole new levels of it with fresh wealthy, and super wealthy, buyers from Asia, the Middle East and elsewhere. Europe, the UK, the US also have a far more integrally established cultural base that blossoms once the economy improves even slightly. Then there's the constant search for the new, hottest art place. There's a kind of fervour about this. China, London, Paris, Berlin have all been hailed as the contemporary art capitals of the world in the recent past. Now it's Brazil's turn and maybe Colombia's next. Art fairs like Art Basel, Art Cologne, Art Basel Miami Beach etc. all help create a buzz and position art as a 'must have' commodity. We're too far away and too insular in our art and its market to be a part of this – yet. Do you think the much criticised Royal Academy show in London "Australia" set back the progress of Australian art in being part of the global conversation about art? Yes. Although maybe we're the ones most wounded by the reviews and the rest of the world hasn't noticed!? A sad enough commentary on our invisibility if so. But it certainly hasn't encouraged the perception of Australia as one of the world's fine or most interesting art countries and it'll be hard to now work from a defensive base to overcome this. Is Australian art understood outside Australia? Not a lot, although galleries such as Michael Reid Berlin and those who show in international art fairs are making inroads. This isn't to say either that a number of contemporary artists don't have successful international careers. Many position themselves not as 'Australian' artists but those who working in a particular medium or genre. Recent shows of indigenous art in Paris, Holland and the US have helped lift the profile a bit of that art to some degree. However our art and its market is largely still quite insular. Again this doesn't mean it's not successful here – just that it's still by and large a world unto itself. We need to be discovered as the next hottest art country …. if only. Claude Carter, Limestone Ridge at Goonboorooru, 2013 Do you show only Aboriginal art? At the moment yes, but we have a non indigenous show planned and will be working with galleries to show other contemporary and modern art. Is the market for indigenous work the same as for non-indigenous work? Sort of, in that a number of galleries show the work of both indigenous and non indigenous artists and their clients for both may be the same, although of course there are always those who prefer just one genre or the other. Buyers are at about the same level of knowledge – ranging from extremely well informed to those just starting out. Which work sells best for you? Our shows are a bit like an exhibition version of our book Contemporary Aboriginal Art that documents the work of 80 plus arts centres from around Australia. We're showing, for example, more than 70 works from around Australia for this summer show. This variety of styles and range of prices works well for us. The stunning colour paintings of leading and emerging artists of the APY Lands, barks from Arnhem Land, ochres from the Kimberley, Eastern Desert art from the Utopia and the Bagu firemaker figures from Queensland all do well for us – also some of the new talents we spot when out and about up north. Provenance ought matter when selling or buying any art – our name and history definitely helps. Do you sell work to overseas collectors? How do you market to them? A bit. We work in partnership with some overseas galleries and occasionally sell direct to individuals through our website and those who sign up to our email newsletter. Also we get quite a few international visitors here. Is next week's exhibition a case of going where the money is? The Mornington Peninsula is where many art collectors have holiday homes and farms – are these your buyers? To some degree. However it's definitely not a case of us 'going where the "money" is. We've been here for 63 years. For about 45 of those years this area was largely sheep and orchard country. My parents, the author art critic, Alan McCulloch, founding director of the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, and my mother, Ellen McCulloch an actress and writer came to live on the Peninsula with me as a baby in 1951. They were both Australians but had lived in the US, Paris, Positano and London for some years. I grew up hearing that one day this area would be what Long Island is to New York, Provence is to Paris and Tuscany is to Rome. They could see the potential. Our small cottage Whistlewood, built in the 1870s by one of the early white settler families, was much visited by now famous artists such as Brack, French, Tucker, Blackman, Godfrey Miller and many others, as well as writers, publishers, theatre people, musicians and international arts friends such as Clement Greenberg, Oscar Hammerstein, Friedrich Hundertwasser and many others. My dad's studio (which we still work in) was designed and built entirely by him and Arthur Boyd in 1951. We have a 'McCulloch room' that shows a lot of that memorabilia. Our clients to date are largely local permanent or part time residents with a few established collectors and consultants, although we have quite a few Melbourne and interstate clients too. Within a few kilometres of us are some of the current biggest art collectors in the country, but they probably haven't heard of us in this context yet, and/or have their art buying sorted in other ways. We'd love to show them some of the early history of the artists whose works they're paying millions of dollars for though! Will the artists be in attendance? We're showing the work of more than 100 artists from many different regions, so they won't all be! Five per cent of all sales of this show go to the workshop programme of our Mornington Peninsula Indigenous arts centre Baluk Arts whose works we're also showing. Baluk is one of only two Indigenous arts centres in Victoria and represents Indigenous artists both from the Peninsula and those from elsewhere living here. One of their artists is represented in Melbourne Now at the NGV and they also work with other artists such as stencil artist as Regan Tamanui (Ha Ha) in ochre stencils on paper and other contemporary work. Baluk artists, directors and the arts centre manager will be opening the show for us. What are your long term plans for Whistlewood? Art consultancy and exhibitions are obviously the focus, but there's always been involvement of all the arts here – writing, literature, design, music, dance, theatre, which we'll be building on through a program of talks, conversations, lunches and other events. We've also always had artists and writers making art here so an artist or writer in residency programme's a distinct possibility. [box]The Summer Collector's Show 2014 Sat & Sun Jan 18 & 19 | Sat -Mon Jan 25-27. 11am–5 pm Opening celebrations: Friday January 17, 5.30 pm Curators floor talk: Saturday January 25, 3 pm 642 Tucks Road, Shoreham, 3916 T: 03 59 898282. M: 0419 896473 More information is available at mccullochandmcculloch.com.au Featured image: Maringka Baker, Minyma Kutjarra, 2013, acrylic on linen, 150 x 200 cm. 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As part of being a student at a local private catholic university, the students are asked to volunteer in the community through various classes. I have chosen Catholic Charities for my Diet and Nutrition class. Catholic Charities helps numerous factions of the community. They work with immigrants and refugees, homeless, abused, and underprivileged to name a few.
Last Thursday, I met with the Catholic Charities program administrator to discuss the areas in which I could be of service. Their immediate need was to have someone answer the phone and organize care packages for various individuals, who need assistance. However, I will need to assist in another area since this is for Diet and Nutrition.
I am supposed to be connected with a shelter for women. It is my understanding that there are usually a maximum of six women at any one time there. I have been asked to create simple easy meals for them while I am explaining to them how to eat meals that are more nutritious.
My game plan will be to show them how to eat a healthy meal on a small budget using everyday items, which are reasonably priced, at the local stores. I frequently hear that some sections of society have no other chose but to eat foods, which can cause heart disease and diabetes as well as a whole host of other health issues.
I anticipate gaining insight and learning from doing this service learning in these areas:
1. Exposure to their meal planning techniques
2. Exposure to the obstacles which create difficulties in eating healthy
3. Gaining insight into their lives and cultural aspects of eating
4. Exposure to their belief system which may hinder eating healthy
Through this experience, I will learn how to deal with people from various socioeconomic backgrounds. It will teach me how to have compassion for others on their level and create an openness to accept the world as it is. The rewards far exceed any time, which is spent. The experience will guide me deeper into the presence of The Blessed Trinity.


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The Value of Medical Technology
Medical technology companies create lifesaving and life changing innovations. These medical devices and diagnostics allow people to live longer, healthier and more productive lives. Over the past 30 years, medical advancements have helped extend life expectancies in both developed and developing countries across the globe. Medical innovations have helped significantly reduce fatalities from heart disease, stroke and cancer.
These advancements also yield savings across the health care system by replacing more expensive procedures, reducing hospital stays and allowing people to return to work more quickly. Between 1980 and 2010 in the U.S. alone, innovative medical technologies helped reduce the duration of hospital stays by 59 percent.
The medical technology industry is fuelled by small businesses and entrepreneurs, providing high quality jobs and economic growth in communities both large and small. Our industry is responsible for hundreds of thousands of jobs across Asia Pacific and nearly US$ 90 billion in annual sales.
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"Never give up, suckas. lol"
-Thomas Alva Edison
Daily Update
I don't really have all that much to report. Flossed. Exercised. Meditated in my car for 20 minutes to relax before a job interview. It worked! (I don't think I ever truly tamed my thinking, but I was somewhat relaxed in the interview.) I ate some meatless Korean food for dinner. And not a cocktail or liqueur to speak of. Debating if Altoids count as sweets. If they do, then I've done fucked up a couple dozen times this week. Other than that, all is well on this speeding Turbo-Train.
Two Productivity Based Links For Your Pleasurefulness
I started using something yesterday called a "hipster PDA." Are any of you familiar with this? I've been reading about it for a couple years, but finally bit the bullet. I'll report on it's effectiveness, but today it seemed to do the trick!
Merlin Mann, inventor of the hipster PDA, is a creative and organization man. His 43 Folders site is all about "finding the time and attention to do your best creative work." A couple of years ago he spoke at an event put on by Jesse Thorn of The Sound of Young America and I think if you are as all over the map in the head-brain as me, you'll get a lot out of listening to this:
Merlin Mann talks about the process of doing creative work, and particularly how to abandon the quest for perfection, get off your butt and get started.
Creative Assignment
Your inspiration is… Cornbread! HANDLE IT!
Thanks For Your Feedback
I've gotten some fantastic feedback on the Turbo-Charge so far. Most of you seem to be enjoying it, and the Facebook community seems to be thriving and helpful. I am trying to provide resources as I can, but I'd like to provide even more. I got some great suggestions today (more on meditation, productivity, organization seems to be the theme), so stay tuned as I will try to dig deeper into certain aspects of it on the blog next week.
I got a shooting gig in Las Vegas this weekend, and I leave tomorrow morning and return Sunday evening. I have no idea how much online access I will have, so it's possible you will have to fend for yourselves for a few days. I know, I know, seemingly impossible. How will you survive without links to non-obscure events websites and rashly decided upon creative assignments?? So, I may have plenty of time and ample online access, but if not, hang tight, and keep the turbo-charge alive!


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Last season Wentz was working with a thin group of receivers, with his top 3 options being Jordan Matthews, Zach Ertz and Darren Sproles.
Jeffery signed a 1-year deal worth $14 million. The last two seasons Jeffery has been plagued by injuries, playing in 21 of a possible 32 games. In those 21 games Jeffery has averaged 5 receptions, 77.5 yards and has scored just 6 touchdowns. Catching passes from Jay Cutler and every other Bears fill-in QB really hurt Jeffery's value, so he'll look to have a bounce back season with the Eagles.
Coming off two dreadful years with the 49ers, Torrey Smith will give Wentz and the Eagles a speedy deep threat, something they've missed since the departure of DeSean Jackson. In 28 games with the 49ers, Smith caught just 53 passes for 930 yards. Smith's deal is 3-years worth $15 million.
If you are a Carson Wentz owner in dynasty leagues, you have to be happy with the Eagles did for him. He has three reliable wide receivers now with Jeffery, Smith and Matthews and a very good tight end in Ertz, giving him plenty of options. After throwing for 3,782 yards and 16 touchdowns in his rookie season, Wentz is poised for a big sophomore season and should be a top 10 QB in all fantasy leagues.


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One scam on the rise is 'vishing', or voice phishing. Con artists phone people and pretend to be bank staff or the Police or some other authority figure and have a story that lets them try to get the subject's personal details, credit card details, bank account password etc. depending on the specific scam.
For the bank account scam, they typically warn of fraudulent activity on your account. They then persuade you to move your account to a safe place (which happens to be an account owned by the scammer) and they convince you to give them the details necessary for the transfer or convince you to move the money yourself.
Then you finds out the account belongs to someone else and the money is gone.
One trick commonly used is to tell you to call their bank and confirm what's happened but the scammer stays on the line and you thinks you are talking with bank staff but in fact it's another member of the scammer's team.
Some scammers are sophisticated enough to use Voice Over IP lines and display a number of their choice on your phone display.
Voice phishing is very difficult for the authorities to monitor or trace and the best answer is to protect yourself.
Do not be pushed into precipitate action where money is concerned. If in doubt – use someone else's phone to contact your bank or go in and talk with them.
The fraudsters have also started using the bank's own technique of making recorded message calls to their customers but in this case to warn the customer of a problem and giving a number to call which is the scammer. This adds an air of authenticity to the scam. Alternatively when called it may be a computer responder that asks for the subjects bank details etc.
There are lots of variants on this illegal activity but be careful and verify who is calling you and always take the time to think – don't be pushed into doing something that could turn out badly.
If you have any experiences with scammers, spammers or time-waster do let me know, by email.


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RafaelRocha33 posted a topic in Sonic Port devices / Mobile InHi everyone! How can i charge de ipad while using the sonicport(1st version)? Thanks!!
dt25 DT25 needing 1 hour to even start!!?? Hidden battery?
artcha posted a topic in DT50 / DT25Hello evereyone, I was just confrontaded with a really weird issue with the DT25 Unit. Everytime i left my amp on the rehearsal room for as long as a week disconected from the power due to fire prevention, i found the amp with a really bad issue whem i try to start it again: all the lights from the switches turns on buts no sound comes out of the amp, just a quite noise. On the first time i reeinstalled without trouble the flash-unit and it helped. The second time the amp wasn´t recognized trought the Midi interface. Curiosly it started on his own after beeing setted on standby about an hour along without doing nothing with it. I noticed this because it did a typical clipping sound and after that just a few lights were on and it was ready to be played. It is well known not to let the power on inside rehearsal rooms when you left it. So my question is why is this happening in the first place. Is there a hidden battery which needs to be loaded on regular periods of times, and it is possible to replace this battery? Thanks up front for any hints and answers!
Helix XLR Inputs/Outputs and 48v Phantom Power
Line6Will posted a article in HELIX/HXOutputs When the Helix XLR outputs are subjected to phantom power, the output level is decreased. Do not try and connect your Helix to a mixer, interface, or PA system that supplies phantom power (48v) to the Helix XLR outputs. The workaround is to use the 1/4" outputs instead. If your setup requires XLR usage and phantom power cannot be avoided, we've seen some customers have success with a phantom power suppressor. Input When using the XLR input with a microphone, do not "hot swap" the cable. Do not have the 48v phantom power engaged when plugging in an XLR cable. It's best practice to plug in the cable with a mic attached to the other end, then go into Global Settings>Ins/Outs and turn on the Mic Phantom Power. Make sure to disengage the 48v before unplugging the cable as well.
Power Supply/Battery Specs and FAQ
Line6Tony posted a article in General FAQFrançais Deutsch Q: Which power supply works with each Line 6 device? Q: What are the specs for the Line 6 Power Supplies? DC-1: (Tone Core Pedals, Pocket POD) 9.6V DC, 200mA, Center Pin: (-). The DC-1 has been discontinued and was replaced by the DC-1g. DC-1g: (X2: XDS-Plus/XDR 95, Relay G30/G50/G90 - XD-V70/30, M5 Stompbox Modeler): 9V DC, 500mA, Center Pin: 2.1mm. PX-2/PX-2g AC: (Stomp modelers, All PODs, XT, and X3 series, XPS, Micro Spider): Output: 9V AC, 2000mA. Plug Length: 10.5mm, Diameter: 5.5mm, Center Pin: 2.5mm. DC-3g: (POD HD 300/400/500/500X and HD Bean): 9V DC, 3A (3000mA) Plug length: 15mm, Diameter: 5mm, Center Pin: 2mm. I.T.E.: (Relay G70/G75/G10): USB A - USB Micro form factor; Input: 100-240V 50/60Hz Output: 5V 1.0A. Line 6 power supplies are available at your local dealer or at our Online Store. Q: I want to power more than one Line 6 unit from the same power supply. How can I achieve this? A: The Voodolab Pedal Power II Plus can power up to 6 Tonecore pedals and two Modeling pedals at once, and the Voodoo Lab Pedal Power AC can power up to four Modeling pedals. Other power supplies may not deliver consistent voltage and are not supported by Line 6. Voodoo Lab Pedal Power 2 Plus Voodoo Lab Pedal power AC Q: I am traveling overseas. How should I power my Line 6 device? A: You can buy any adapter that converts your country's power to these specs and it will work. Any electronics store in your country should be able to sell you one, or you can contact your local Line 6 dealer. Be aware that the DC-1g and DC-3g power supplies are universal across all voltage and power standards around the world, and you will only need the appropriate adapter for a new region rather than a different power supply or transformer. There are certain products that operate over a range of power supplied and don't require any conversion: Helix Floor/Rack/LT, Powercab 112/112 Plus, Firehawk 1500: 100-240V AC Relay G90: 90-250V AC POD HD Pro/Pro X: 100-240V AC POD X3 Pro: 100-240V AC Q: What if I do not have the Line 6 power supply? A: If it is not possible for you to obtain an official Line 6 power supply, then any other power supply with the same specifications should suffice (but is not supported). Q: I am outside the United States, what do I need to power my Line 6 unit? Option 1: We recommended that the proper Line 6 power supply be used. Please contact an authorized Line 6 Distributor for the appropriate region. To acquire the proper Line 6 power supply for a desired country, please visit the Authorized Line 6 Dealers page to find an one near you. Option 2: You will need a travel voltage converter. These will work with our products provided they output the currents and voltages specified on your Line 6 devices or power supplies. Q: I purchased my internally powered Line 6 unit in a region that has "XXX" voltage, and now I am relocating to a region that has different power. Can my Line 6 unit be modified or do I need to use a external transformer? A: Many Line 6 products can be internally modified at an Authorized Line 6 Service Center to the power needs in your new region. Spider amplifiers require that the transformer be replaced along with internal modification. Please note that this is a non-warranty modification and will not be covered under any warranty agreement. Q: What are some of the common power situations around the world? A: Always verify your voltage and frequency BEFORE plugging your unit in, as damage could result if the unit is improperly powered. Although there can be variations to power, here are some common voltage and frequency situations found around the world: United States: 120V AC/60 HZ Europe: 230V AC/50Hz United Kingdom: 230V AC/50Hz Australia: 230V AC/50Hz Japan: 100V AC/60Hz Here are some examples available on the web: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mains_electricity_by_country http://www.world-import.com/all-transformers.htm Q: What is the warranty on a Line 6 power supply? A: 90 days from the purchase date. This applies to power supplies purchased separately and were not included with a Line 6 device. Q: What is the difference between alkaline and rechargeable batteries? A: Rechargeable batteries will usually last about half the time of alkaline batteries, and can have an inconsistent power drain after each recharge. We recommend using alkaline batteries when powering your Line 6 product. Not all rechargables are true AA size and may not fit correctly. Quelle alimentation pour quel appareil Line 6? Quels sont les spécifications des alimentations ? DC-1 : (pour les pédales Tone Core et le Pocket POD) 9.6V DC, 200mA. Le DC-1 a été discontinué. Le DC-1G remplace le modèle DC-1: DC-1G : (pour X2 : XDS-Plus/XDR 95, Relay G30/G50/G90 – XD-V70/30, M5 Stompbox Modeler) 9V DC, 500mA, broche : 5mm. PX-2/PX-2g AC : (pour les Stomp Modelers, tous les POD, séries XT et X3, XPS et Micro Spider) 9V AC, 2000mA, longueur de la fiche : 10,5mm, diamètre : 5,5mm, broche : 2,1mm. DC-3g : (pour les POD HD 300, 400, 500 et HD Bean) 9V DC, 3000mA, longueur de la fiche : 15mm, diamètre : 5mm, broche : 2mm. Vous pouvez acheter les alimentations du revendeur ou de notre boutique en ligne : Online Store. Je veux alimenter plus qu'un seul appareil avec une alimentation, comment est-ce que je réalise ca ? Le Pedal Power II Plus de Voodoo Lab peut alimenter jusqu'à 6 pédales Tonecore et 2 pédales modélisations en même temps. Et le Pedal Power AC de Voodoo Lab peut alimenter jusqu'à 4 pédales de modélisation. Autres alimentations ne sont pas soutenues de Line 6. Voodoo Lab Pedal Power 2 Plus Voodoo Lab Pedal power AC Je suis à l'étranger, comment est-ce que je peux alimenter mon appareil Line 6 ? Vous devez acheter un convertisseur ou contacter votre revendeur Line 6. L'alimentation DC-1g est universel donc vous n'avez pas besoin d'un transformateur ou une autre alimentation, seulement d'un adaptateur. Il y en a quelques appareils qui n'ont pas besoin d'un transformateur : POD HD Pro 100-240V AC, POD X3 Pro 100-240V AC, Relay G90 90-250V AC. Contactez un des revendeurs officiels de Line 6 si vous avez besoin d'une alimentation différente : www.fr.line6.com/support/dealers/ Et si je n'ai aucune alimentation Line 6? Qu'est-ce que je fais ? Si vous n'avez pas d'accès à une alimentation Line 6. Une alimentation de tires fonctionne aussi, si cette alimentation a les mêmes spécifications. Attention, ces alimentations ne sont pas soutiens de Line 6. J'ai acheté un appareil Line 6 avec alimentation intégrée et maintenant je vais à l'étranger avec cet appareil, est-ce qu'on peut modifier mon appareil ou est ce que j'ai besoin d'un transformateur ? Beaucoup d'appareils Line 6 peuvent être modifiés à un centre de service Line 6 autorisé. Le transformateur des amplis Spider doit être remplacé. Attention, ces modifications ne sont pas des modifications en garantie, donc vous devez payer pour ceux. Attention, vérifiez la tension et fréquence AVANT de brancher les appareils. Ici quelques tensions : États-Unis: 120V AC 60Hz Europe: 230V AC 50Hz Australie: 230V AC 50Hz Japon: 100V AC. Est: 50Hz. Ouest: 60Hz. Quelle est la garantie sur les alimentations Line 6 ? 90 jours pour les alimentations achetés séparément. Quelle est la différence entre les batteries Alkaline et les batteries rechargeables ? Les batteries rechargeables durent environ la moitié du temps des batteries Alkalines. Et parfois, les batteries rechargeables ont un drain de puissance incompatible. Nous recommandons les batteries Alkalines pour les produits Line 6. Welches Netzteil brauche ich für mein Line 6 Gerät? Die Spezifikationen der verschiedenen Line 6 Netzteile: DC-1: (Tone Core Pedale, Pocket POD) 9,6V Gleichstrom, 200mA. Die Herstellung des DC-1 wurde eingestellt. Dieses Netzteil wurde mit dem folgenden ersetzt: DC-1G: (X2: XDS-Plus/XDR 95, Relay G30/G50/G90 – XD-V70/30, M5 Stompbox Modeler): 9V Gleichstrom; 500mA; 2,1mm Pin. PX-2/PX-2G AC: (Stomp Modeler, alle POD, XT und X3 Serien sowie XPS und Micro Spider): 9V Wechselstrom, 2000mA. Stecker: Länge: 10,5mm. Durchmesser: 5,5mm. Pin: 2,5mm DC-3G: (POD HD 300/400/500 und HD Bean): 9V Gleichstrom, 3A. Stecker: Länge: 15mm. Durchmesser: 5mm. Pin: 2mm. Line 6 Netzteile können Sie bei Line 6 Händlern sowie in unserem Webstore kaufen. Wie kann ich mehrere Line 6 Geräte an ein einziges Netzteil anschließen? Das Voodoolab Pedal Power II Plus kann bis zu 6 Tonecore Pedale und 2 Modeling Pedale mit Strom versorgen und das Voodoolab Pedal Power AC kann bis zu 4 Modeling Pedale mit Strom versorgen. Andere Netzteile könnten eventuell keine beständige Voltzahl liefern und sind nicht von Line 6 unterstützt. Voodoo Lab Pedal Power 2 Plus Voodoo Lab Pedal Power AC Ich reise ins Ausland, wie kann ich dort meine Line 6 Geräte mit Strom versorgen? Sie können sich einen Adapter kaufen, der den Strom im Ausland in den Ihres Heimatlandes umwandelt. Jeder Elektronikladen sollte diese Adapter verkaufen, ansonsten können Sie auch Ihren Line 6 Händler kontaktieren. Der DC-1G ist universal verwendbar, für dieses Netzteil brauchen Sie also nur Adapteraufsatz und kein neues Netzteil oder Transformator. Manche Geräte laufen auf mehreren Voltzahlen: POD HD Pro 100-240 Volt Wechselstrom. POD X3 Pro 100-240 Volt Wechselstrom. Relay G90 90-250 Volt Wechselstrom. Spannungswandler müssen 1,5 A und 100 Watt minimum liefern können. Was kann ich tun wenn ich kein Line 6 Netzteil zur Verfügung habe? In diesem Fall können Sie auch jedes andere Netzteil verwenden, welches die oben angegebenen Spezifikationen hat. Diese Netzteile werden nicht von Line 6 unterstützt. Ich habe ein Line 6 Gerät mit internem Netzteil. Wenn ich nun aber in eine Region umziehe, in der die Spannung eine andere ist, kann ich mein Line 6 Gerät auch umbauen lassen oder brauche ich einen Transformator? Viele Line 6 Geräte (wie Rack-PODs, Flextone oder Vetta) und Verstärker können von autorisierten Line 6 Service Centern modifiziert werden um der benötigten Spannung zu entsprechen. Spider Verstärker brauchen einen neuen Transformator. Diese Modifikationen sind nicht in der Garantie enthalten, Sie müssen also für sie bezahlen. Gebräuchliche Stromspannungen und Frequenzen: Vereinigte Staaten: 120V, AC, 60Hz. Europa: 230V, AC, 50Hz. Australien: 230V, AC, 50Hz. Japan: 100V, AC, Osten: 50 Hz Westen: 60Hz. Gibt es eine Garantie auf Line 6 Netzteile? Ja, 90 Tage nach Kaufdatum. Diese Garantie zählt für separate Netzteile, die nicht bei Line 6 Geräten mitenthalten waren. Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Alkaline und Nachladbaren Batterien? Nachladbare Batterien halten ca. halb so lange durch wie Alkaline Batterien und können unter Umständen einen unbeständigen Stromfluss aufweisen. Wir empfeheln Alkaline Batterien.
How to Power G10 From A Standard Pedal Board
Lee7uk posted a topic in Relay Digital WirelessUpon buying my G10's I came across the minor problem of being able to power them from a standard Boss BCB 9v power supply and not cause fatal damage to the units. I had a chat with the techie who does all my repairs and upgrades and this was the answer. A small PCB board with two fullsize USB inputs at one end and the ability to plug in one of the spare 9v power supplies at the other, but to do this you first have to snip the barrel connector off. The board is regulated so no more than the 5v that is needed will pass through. The small board fits nicely in the channel were all your cables go, to stop the board from shorting on the metal casing of the pedal board it has been housed between some protector and also not shown on the photo's is two pieces of foam that sit at either end stopping any movement. I also purchased a left angle 30cm USB to micro USB instead of the stock cable which was far too long. Just to add, when I took these photo's the power cable going into the PCB hadn't been insulated. Hope this helps some of you with the same problem.
Helix AC Power Cable
GabCS posted a topic in HelixHi guys I've recently lost my Helix Lt power cable on stage and I was wondering if I could use any other IEC cable. Has anyone tried it? I found nothing using the search tool, thanks and keep rocking on!
Line 6 Spider V problems
GeraGrind posted a topic in Spider VHi. I found some issues in my Line 6 Spider 240HC amp that probably have other discussions opened, but i decided to record them. https://youtu.be/67unAeUulCA In the first one, the display flashes when it's turned off. https://youtu.be/477VH-TT4W8 That sound happens when i turn off the amp. That happens sometimes using different IEC cables. https://youtu.be/Fy6RwlY-xHk This problem started when i changed my IEC cable too. Sorry for the sound quality, there is a clicking sound when i activate the reverb. I though the it could be caused by the cable, but they are universal and i guess that it could be produced by digital issues. I really like this amp but it's difficult to play a gig calmed with that kind of problems. Is anyone having these problems? Sorry for my english.
Spider 3 HD150 powers off and on by itself
SuicyanidePillz posted a topic in Spider I / II / IIII just bought a used Line 6 Spider 3 HD150 head from Guitar Center. I powered it up and started to play (through headphones as I do not yet have the cab for it) and it worked fine for about 30 seconds. I looked down at my FBX longboard and noticed that it had switched banks by itself from Bank 2 to Bank 3. I switched it back to Bank 2 and the preset channel I was using, then the sound cut out. After 2 seconds it came back. Then it started doing it over and over. I noticed it was actually powering off and on repeatedly. Any advice on steps I should take to correct the issue? I have 45 days to return it if I can't fix it. Thanks in advance.
Spider V 240 HC problems
DAN187 posted a topic in Spider VI bought my Spider V back in April and had nothing but trouble with it since. I have kept it up to date with the latest updates which cured my first problem with cabinet modelling switch. But now i am having more problems. -The built in effects for the reverb channel which intermittently cuts out on certain effects. -The sound, in that sometimes there is no sound coming out from the amp at all, both with the built in speakers (except drums/metronome), my cab, and my other guitarists cab. We spent 20-30 minutes last band practice trying to figure out what was causing the problem only for it to start randomly start working again how it was previously set up. This has happened twice now. -And the lack of power! It's 240watts, it should be enough to crumble the surrounding walls and cause all my band members hearing issues, yet my other guitarists 50watt Randall turned quarter way up sounds louder then the Spider V all the way up. Is anyone else having these problems and feel like they made a big mistake going for the Spider V?
Just bought an FBX/FBV Longboard Controller
SuicyanidePillz posted a topic in FBV Controllers (MKI / MKII / 3)I just have a 2 part question about the FBX/FBV Longboard Controller I bought online. They told me it comes with a CAT5 cable. Is this where the board draws it's power? And, Do I need anything other than the CAT 5 cable to route it to my Spider 2 amp? Or do I just plug it into the amp, and plug my guitar into the board and I'm good to go?
Line6Tony posted a topic in Relay Digital WirelessIf you're having charging issues, please make sure you seat the transmitter completely into the receiver, otherwise the transmitter will not charge. For more details, see this article: Relay G10 FAQ We have designed the G10 transmitter to fit into almost any guitar. However, we anticipate that there will be some rare cases where the transmitter does not fit into a given guitar. If the G10 transmitter is inserted into your guitar and the transmitter's actuator pin is not engaged, the transmitter will not turn on, and the LED on the transmitter will not light up. In some rare cases, the guitar's active electronics are wired with inverse polarity. In this scenario, the transmitter's electronics can go into a protection mode that keeps the system from being functional. This is evidenced by no output from the G10, even though the transmitter's light is on. We have found that a workaround to both of these issues is to use a mono-to-mono (TS-TS) Male to Female adaptor. More details and a troubleshooting procedure can be found at http://line6.com/support/page/kb/_/live-sound/relay-digital-wireless/relay-g10-guitar-compatibility-fitelectronics-r817. If these issues affect you, we encourage you to post the following information so that we can better understand the scope of the issue and the effectiveness of the solution: Guitar manufacturer Guitar model Does it fit and turn on? Do you hear audio? Does the adaptor solution resolve the issue?
Spider Valve Presets, Specs, and FAQ
Line6Tony posted a article in Spider ValveApplication Q: What are the presets on my Spider Valve amplifier? A: The user presets and artist/song presets for the Spider Valve are listed as attachments at the bottom of this document (please be aware that they are identical to the Spider III with the exceptions notated in the document). The Spider Valve user presets are the 36 user-programmable presets. The artist/song presets location cannot be saved, but you can modify and/or store these setting in the 36 user-programmable presets. If you would like to return your unit to the original presets, please perform a factory reset. Q: I noticed that some of the Artist/Song Presets from the Spider III are not present on the Spider Valve? A: Yes, some of the Artist/Song Presets from the original Spider III release were not included in the Spider Valve release due to space restrictions (please compare the two lists for clarification). Q: Are the Spider Valve series amps Mono(phonic)? A: Yes, the Spider Valve series amplifiers have a monophonic output (as are most tube amplifiers). Q: How can I connect a POD unit to my Spider Valve series amplifier? Connecting to Amps and Computers, Output Settings, Floorboard Compatibilty, Fletcher Munson, Multiple Amps Q: Do the Master volume and presence control applied to the power amp section only? A: Yes, the master volume and presence control are true analog. Q: Where is the Master volume located in the chain? A: it is after the preamp, and before the power amp. Specifications Q: What speakers are used in the Spider Valve amplifiers? Spider Valve 112: Celestion Vintage 30, 8 ohm Spider Valve 212: (2) Celestion Vintage 30s, 16 ohm Spider Valve 412 cabinet: (4) Celestion Vintage 30s, 16 ohm Q: What tubes ship in the Spider Valve amplifiers? What is the power output? Spider Valve 112: (2) Sovtek 12AX7LPS preamp tubes, (2) Sovtek 5881/6L6WXT power amp tubes. 40 watts. Spider Valve 212: (2) Sovtek 12AX7LPS preamp tubes, (2) Sovtek 5881/6L6WXT power amp tubes. 40 watts. Spider Valve HD: (2) Sovtek 12AX7LPS preamp tubes, (4) Sovtek 5881/6L6WXT power amp tubes. 100 watts. Q: What are the function of the 12AX7 tubes? A: V1 is the booster to the output tubes, V2 is the phase inverter for the output tubes. When viewing the amplifier from the back, V1 is on the left side on the combo and the right side on the head. Q: Can the SV handle another 12A_7 style tube without damage to tubes or circuitry? A: Yes, but as these tubes act as a phase inverter and a boost to the power amp (rather than traditionally "cleaning up" the preamp section), you may not get the result you are looking for. Q: What Line 6 controllers work with the Spider Valve series amplifier? Controller compatibility chart Setup/Connection Q: Is there a bias switch to change the power tubes to EL-34s or other power tube types? A: No, the Spider Valve does not offer bias switchable options and was designed to only be used with 6L6 power amp output tubes. Q: Is the effect loop series or parallel? Is the effect loop mono or stereo? A: The effect loop is series mono. Q: Is there a headphone output on the Spider Valve series? A: There is no headphone output on the Spider Valve Series, but you can use the XLR output to go to a mixer, then use the headphone jack from the mixer. Q: Can I run my Spider Valve amplifier without a speaker load? A:No, you cannot run the Spider Valve series without a speaker load. Please see the following link for more information on cabinet connections: Cabinet Connection and Ohm F.A.Q. Q: Can the Spider Valve be run with a Variac? A: This is not recommended as the lower voltage can cause problems with the digital processing in the Preamp section of the Spider Valve. Q: Can I run a Palmer S.E., THD Hot Plate, Power Soak, etc. for speaker simulation or power attenuation? A: There are no known issues regarding the use of any direct recording simulators or power attenuators between the power amp output and the speaker cabinet, but if there is damage caused by improper connections or malfunctioning gear it will not covered under the Line 6 warranty. Q: Do the 112 and 212 combos support external speaker cabinets? If so, will the external cabs mute the internal speakers of the SV? A: Yes, the Spider Valve supports the use of additional cabinets. Please ensure that the ohm load is correct to avoid damaging your amplifier. Q: What is the bias voltage for the 6L6 tubes? A: 35 ma (or mv) Q: Does the XLR output still send signal when the amplifier is on standby? Is there an FX loop? MIDI ports? A: The XLR Direct Out (which is a POD-style output with speaker simulation) will function when the amplifier is in standby mode.The Spider Valve has a pre-amp out (effect send) and Power amp in (effect return) section. There are no MIDI ports on the Spider Valve series. Q: What do the FBV shortboard stomp, FX Loop/Function 1, and Function 2 do? A: The Stomp button activates the "boost" on both the original (Mark I) and Mark II shortboard. The FX Loop (Mk I)/Function 1 (Mk II) activates the Noise gate. The Function 2 (Mk II only) has no function on the Spider Valve. Q: Does the FBV controller (long board) work any differently that the other FBV controller switch the Spider Valve series? A: The FBV controller (long board) work just like the other controllers, but there are numerous buttons that will have no functions, such as the Stomp 2/3 buttons, tremolo, and favorite channel. Q: Where is the fuse located in the chain? A: The fuse is located between the 12AX7s and 6L6s (there is no "master� fuse). Spider Valve Cabinet FAQs Q: What are the specs for the 4x12 cabinet? A: 9 ply, ¾� wood with Celestion Vintage 30 speakers. There is no "internal baffle�. Q: What are the ohm load options for the 4x12 cabinet? A: The switchable ohm load options for the 4x12 cabinet are 16 ohm mono, 8 ohm stereo, and 4 ohm mono. Trouble shooting: Q: What is the manufacturer's warranty for SV? A: The warranty for the Spider Valve amplifier is 12 months from the date of purchase, the tubes are warrantied for 90 days from the date of purchase. Q: How do I perform a factory reset on my Spider Valve? A: The factory reset for the Spider Valve series is to hold the "A" button while powering the unit. Q: Will using different brands of 6L6 tubes in the Spider Valve void the warranty? A: No, feel free to experiment with other tubes of the same type. Q: My amp seems to be malfunctioning. What can I do as an end user? Amp Troubleshooting Tube Troubleshooting and Replacement *Q: Where can I download a Spider Valve manual? Line 6 Manuals Miscellaneous Q: Where can I get a cover for my Line 6 amplifier? Cases And Covers Q: In the manual's explanation of how to save patch and perform 'NAME EDIT' with the FBV shortboard: Page 45, it states to use the 'COMP' & 'MOD' button to select one of the characters of the channel name. I don't see a COMP button, what should I use? A: Please use the 'STOMP' & 'MOD' button to select the characters from left to right. This was an error in the manual due for revision.
Toneport UX2 hissing noise
then0x posted a topic in POD Farm / POD Studio / TonePortHello! I've had a Line 6 Toneport UX2 for a couple of years now. Recently I got a new desktop PC running windows 10. When i connect my toneport all I can hear coming from the outputs and the phones output is a loud hissing noise. Drivers are all up to date, line 6 monkey shows me all green ticks, asio drivers are all ok. the input vu-meter is always at maximum even though nothing is connected to it. no input signal, no output sound (except for the loud hiss.) Running it in a usb 2.0 on the motherboard (so no usb dongle or something like that). Tried it with all ports, a couple of different usb cables. I've also tried seeing if my PC's output voltage was the problem but everything is ok, no overclocking done. I'm running out of ideas. Could anyone help me with this?
Actual power in 75
japrifer posted a topic in AMPLIFiHello. I have been usin Amplifi 75 for some time at home. Now I have to use it in a band and I just can't get enough volume out of it. My friend with a 60W amp sounds great whereas I have to mic my amp. What is the actual power output of the Amplifi 75? How can it be that my guitar doesn´t sound over the drums with a 75W amp? Thanks
Helix Right or Left angled Power Cord
Incubus32 posted a topic in HelixAny Idea where to get one of these? Thanks!!!
Helix rack and power conditioner
BoneToner posted a topic in HelixHey I recently switched to a rack system and have the helix rack, effects gizmo, alembic f2b, a power amp and a shelf powered by a pedal power 2+ These are all plugged into a furman M8dx. And plan to be adding a wireless system for guitar and in ears as well. I will be powering on the power amp seperately but would leaving the helix rack(and everything else except the power amp) in the on position and turning it on/off with the power conditioner damage the helix? I have been careful to power everything on individually but wanted to know if I could streamline the process Also I noticed when switching the helix rack off from the front power switch it makes a crackling sort of noise is this normal? It seems to be functioning properly but I don't want to damage it
Possible to Damage Helix by Turning On/Off from Wall Switch?
jonperry4 posted a topic in HelixQuick question for the electrical engineers among us: I've got my guitar rig at home hooked up to a power strip that is plugged into a switched wall outlet. This works pretty well because it lets me turn all of my pedals on and off with a single switch. Will I damage the Helix if I turn it on and off this way, instead of using the switch on the back? Thanks! -Jon
Relay G10 always plugged into outlet.
Fieldstone posted a topic in Relay Digital WirelessLove my G10...works wonderfully. My question is...I have it plugged into power 24/7. Does anyone know any reason why this might cause issues? Shorter battery life or overheating or ? No issues...and I use it several times a week during practice...and it goes to a solid green a few minutes after putting the transmitter back into base. So it appears to be working fine...just want it to last. Thanks Dave
want to connect relay g70 to g-system back panel.
schyzyk posted a topic in Relay Digital WirelessHi, What are the specs and where can I order a cable to connect the G70 via USB to a G-SYSTEM back panel? it's a DC 9V 50mA connection. thanks! steve.
DL4 Questions
soupmanjams posted a topic in Line 6 LoungeI own a DL4...I am looking into new power supplies for my board. Will the Strymon Zuma power supply be able to handle the DL4? (Each port on the Zuma is capable of producing 500mA 9V and two ports with 9V, 12V, and 18V options all at 500mA.) Here is the link for the Zuma: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Zuma
Variax Product Suggestion -stand alone VDI interface
mgamache posted a topic in James Tyler Variax Guitars / Workbench HDI know this has probably been suggested frequently, but I'll bring it up: Please add a stand alone VDI interface for the Variax. I love the Variax, but I don't want to be stuck with my HD-500 (or Helix) if I want to control the model switching / provide power and get the digital signal from the onboard processor. This unit would of course have a VDI connector to the Variax and 1/4 plugs for standard gear. This unit would also accept midi-in and provide mini-out with the Variax knobs providing Control-Change messages. I know this is how Line 6 gets you to buy into their 'eco-system', but I really think the Variax would be even more popular if it was easier to integrate all it's features into non Line 6 setups. Yes, I know you can hack an old PODXt or something, but I don't have time for that.
Loud "interference noise" from Amplifi 150
Joey_Ringtone posted a topic in AMPLIFiI bought the Amplifi 150 in August 2016. It would occasionally make a loud "POP" sound, and then the footcontroller would be non-responsive. I brought it into a verified Line6 factory repair shop in North Hollywood, and after waiting 4 weeks, they were unable to replicate the problem after leaving it on for a few hours. I took it back, and even did a gig in October with it. This week, I was getting ready for a bunch of gigs over the holidays, and suddenly while playing, the amp makes a loud "interference" type of sound (i.e., static noise). It happened as I was in the tuning mode on the foot-controller. I turned off the unit, turned it back on, and after 5 minutes, it did it again. I turned it off again - and unplugged the cat 5 cable to the foot controller and it eventually made the same loud sound. At 150watts, it's loud. And not really reliable for my upcoming gigs - rendering it totally useless. Anyone have issues with weird, loud static interference blasting through the amp? Maybe I just got a bad unit. No repair shop is open until the new year in L.A., so it's back to the Pod XTlive setup or my Fender amps. But I'm losing faith in the Amplifi system. No working musician wants to worry about their gear not working. (note: I bought the unit used, so I can't return it to Line6, so it's either repair shop or trash the unit)
A question, or idea about 'improving' this forum.. FRFR & valve amp..
iamgeorge posted a topic in HelixHowdy all, _Apologies moderators if this is in the wrong forum.. figured it might get a few more hits if it's in the main forum_.. Having been part of the Fractal Forum (however no longer because I'm a loud and proud HELIX user J), and Kemper Forum, and now the Line 6 Helix forum, I've noticed that in particular here in the Helix forum, there's a huge amount of FRFR discussions, but there's minimal discussions about players that don't necessarily use FRFR. This could quite easily be because the bigger majority of players in this Line 6 forum ARE mainly FRFR users/players. This isn't an anti-FRFR topic or discussion, it's more about expanding on this forum and perhaps growing the capabilities of the Helix and sharing wins/strategies/tones etc etc. On the Fractal and Kemper forums, there are many discussions about FRFR, but there's also a lot of discussions and banter about power amps + cabs + Kemper or Axe FX, _not just FRFR_. Is it worth having a forum or chat room for the players that mainly use their Helix rig in a non-FRFR situation? It's all well and good to download and trade patches with one another that are FRFR; however from what I can ascertain on this forum, at least 90% of all things discussed is FRFR based, with not a lot of input on power amp + cab + Helix and so forth. Again, having owned and played all 3 modellers, I personally keep resorting back to a valve power amp + cab + Helix because that not only works for me, but the band that I play in as well. FRFR is the perfect bedroom solution (which a majority of us forum'ites are, presumably), however, I just think it'd be good to have a place to chat, trade ideas etc that are not always FRFR based.. Food for thought I guess..
M9 Not working at all! Please Help! :] (power issue?)
lcgallo posted a topic in M5 / M9 / M13My M9 was not used for about a 6 months as I was not able to use it in college. When I plug in the power chord. absolutely nothing happens. It looks like it is not turning on at all. Not sure what to do about it as I would love to start playing guitar again with my pedal. Thanks!
do you leave your Helix power on?
kevliao posted a topic in HelixSimilar to the discussion for computers...do you leave your unit on? It does get a bit off after a while. The power supply is built in, not a separate power block. Any thoughts?


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Pakistan has been featuring prominently in the news for quite some time now. Questions abound regarding why Pakistan seems to be a willing host to terrorists and insurgents. In the aftermath of the death of bin Laden on Pakistani soil the Pakistanis are expressing righteous indignation about their violated sovereignty and muted approval for the death of the poster child for international terrorism. Still, questions remain about the nexus of complicity and incompetence in the Pakistani security apparatus. "Why," we ask, "do the Pakistanis harbor our enemies from Afghanistan and permit the most wanted man in the world to dwell right under their noses?"
Did the Pakistanis know that bin Laden was living in Abbottabad? The world may never know. Of course, it may… but that will undoubtedly take time. Eventually we will likely know the truth. In the meantime, why does the Pakistani government appear to be duplicitous in their relations with us? The Afghans don't really wonder about it. Many, if not most, I've spoken with view Pakistan with a jaundiced eye. They have their own understanding of the history of Afghan relations with their populous and well-armed neighbor.
Everyone looks out for their perceived interests, we all know that. How is the Pakistani government likely to view their interests? Pakistan has only existed as a nation since 1947. A goodly chunk of what is now Pakistan was traditionally the land of the (then united) Pashtun. Roughly 60% of the Pashtun ethnicity currently reside in the under-governed areas of Pakistan's northwest. The other (roughly) 40% of the Pashtun live in Afghanistan. They are separated by a border which was artificially and vengefully laid out by the British and named after its architect; the infamous Durand Line. Only one Afghan government… ever… has officially recognized the Durand Line as the rightful border of Afghanistan and Pakistan; the Taliban. Presumably this recognition was in return for the Pakistani patronage that sponsored the Taliban in their growth from local uprising to national power in the 1990's.
Afghanistan has, historically, had good relations with India and Iran and poorer relations with Pakistan, including the severing of diplomatic relations in 1955. Pakistan claims to have repelled a major cross-border incursion by Afghanistan in Bajaur in 1961. While Pakistan may have made inroads in Afghan eyes due to their support for the Mujaheddin during the Soviet occupation, any good will was squandered with their seizing upon the Taliban as their opportunity to further their influence in post-Soviet Afghanistan. Average Afghans and government officials alike take a fairly dim view of Pakistan and particularly of the ISI, sometimes blaming them for more trouble than the ISI can actually cause. The ISI is the bogeyman of the Afghan man on the street.
Sometimes it was a chore to redirect the Afghans away from the problems they could not solve (Pakistani machinations) and back onto problems they could solve.
Pakistan does not likely view a strong and viable Afghanistan (with its own national interests) on its western border. Their paranoia is not unfounded, as I have heard otherwise reasonable Afghans, good friends, express optimism that one day Afghanistan will be strong enough to push out to what they view as the natural border; the Indus River.
That's a big chunk of (currently Pakistani) real estate. Pakistan is not enamored of this idea, regardless of how viable the concept.
It's not the threat of Pashtun reunification that realistically disturbs the Pakistanis, though. It's not likely that they view an Afghan invasion to seize the NWFP as a real danger to their security. They are threatened by the concept of a stable Afghanistan, which will likely see good relations with India as being more beneficial than Pakistani goodwill. This idea irks the Pakistani security apparatus. So our desired end state is not necessarily how all Pakistanis see their best interests being upheld. But that's only half of the equation.
Anyone who sees a foregone conclusion coming down the pike will get on the train and ride it. We view our commitment to Afghanistan as strong (well, sort of), but the Pakistanis do not see the commensurate commitment of what they would consider to be the resources necessary to make it a foregone conclusion. The Pakistanis have the sixth largest military in the world, with a couple of the largest land armies on the planet camped out on their borders; India (viewed with enmity), and China (viewed as a useful ally).
Yes, I know the People's Liberation Army is not literally camped on the Pakistani border, but you get the idea. The Chinese are not viewed as a threat by Pakistan. Neither Pakistan nor China views Indian power as a joyful thing.
In any case, Pakistan has a large army and a not-insignificant air force. But they are not as adept as humanly possible. Being somewhat clumsy by our standards, the Pakistanis must dedicate several times as many troops-to-task as we normally would. They cannot fathom how we can expect to subdue a pernicious insurgency with such paltry numbers as we have committed (certainly in the early days… the first 8 years). To their minds, we cannot possibly be trying to achieve our stated goals. Add to this the Pakistani view that America is by its nature capricious and you have a deep conviction that the American presence in, and support for, Afghanistan is transitory. Pakistan must position itself for post-America (and Coalition) Afghanistan. Without Pakistani support and interference, there is a chance that GIRoA can succeed. With Pakistan hedging its bets, the issue remains in doubt and Pakistan has a shot at maintaining influence in post-GIRoA Afghanistan.
A couple of disclaimers are in order. First, the Pakistani government is not by any means monolithic. President Zardari, shortly after taking office, declared that the ISI would fall under civilian control. Shortly thereafter, the ISI announced that this was not the case… and that was the end of that. We have a military that is totally subservient to the civilian authorities in the United States. Pakistan has been ruled by it's generals no less than three times since its inception… and that wasn't that long ago. Pakistan's short history has been rife with warfare, and on no less than three occasions, the Pakistanis have felt abandoned by what they perceive as a "sometime ally" in the United States. The US has imposed an arms embargo against both the Indians and the Pakistanis on these occasions of confrontation between Pakistan and India, but the Pakistanis were more reliant on US aid than the Indians.
The Pakistanis then turned to China, who is eager to stoke the coals of conflict between India and Pakistan. The Pakistanis build a license-built copy of the Chinese version of the T-72. The Pakistanis call their version the "Al Khalid." They also build a licensed copy of a Chinese fighter-bomber that the Pakistanis call the JS-17. The Pakistani nuclear program had significant outside support as well, which did not come from the United States.
Then comes yesterday's declaration by Pakistani prime minister Yousaf Raza Gilani that China is Pakistan's "best and most trusted friend." While this is seen as a being a "dig" at the United States, it is really a clear statement of how Pakistan views their relationships and has throughout the past several decades. They view us as powerful, currently angry, and capable of considerable largesse; but capricious and untrustworthy. They view the Chinese as having goals and interests that are mostly aligned with their own and likely to remain that way in the future.
It is important to understand how Pakistan views the relationship between them and ourselves. It is important to understand why they see things the way that they do. Understanding does not mean agreeing with their viewpoint, but it does help in reviewing their behavior and the disconnects between what they sometimes say and do.
The above is the work of an amateur, so take it for what it's worth. But it is taken from the experiences and conversations of an amateur who has spoken with Afghans and Pakistanis as well as having been briefed by intelligence officers who have worked with the Pakistanis. Nothing classified has been disclosed. Academics would no doubt find the synopsis above to be less than adequate. It is by no means complete, but it is my understanding, and the actions of the Pakistanis seem to agree with this depiction of their mindset and motivations. Also, I'm not seeing strong attempts being made to "break it down" for people who are asking why the Pakistanis and ourselves seem to be at such great odds when we should see each other as natural allies in the struggle against extremism.
After watching the latest Frontline
I'm also under the impression that this impression is exactly what was intended.
While a number of experts on national security and counterinsurgency were consulted, the two who were quoted at the outset, eerie central Asian music in the background, setting the tone for the program, were the most negative of the experts. When you read the "What the next President will face" portion (under "Briefing,") you will see that Mr. Nasr and Mr. Scheuer are the most negative. Mr. Scheuer has written articles for Antiwar.com. You can draw your own conclusions about his objectivity as a commenter on Afghanistan from there.
Mr. Scheuer's grim prediction that the next president will find that his "dreams of straightening things out with two brigades are exactly that; they're dreams," sounds dire indeed. It actually sounds like it comes from someone that objectively analyzes information and has come to a profound conclusion. This is not true.
From a review of Michael Scheuer's book, "Marching Toward Hell: America and Islam After Iraq,;"
Scheuer holds that the U.S. was safer with Saddam Hussein in power, that America's defeat in both Iraq and Afghanistan is a foregone conclusion, that federal support for democracy abroad is a terrible policy, that America's alliances are a hindrance, that "freedom fighter" is often a more apt term than "terrorist," that the theory of the Democratic Peace is "silly," that the U.S. should have little concern for civilian casualties in its war against terrorism and that Israel's continued existence isn't worth a single American dollar.
Most compellingly, Scheuer argues that we should take Osama bin Laden at his word: Al-Qaeda is attacking American foreign policies — support for "Arab tyrannies" and Israel and U.S. boots on the ground in the Middle East — not America's liberty and way of life.
Scheuer has a penchant for dubious statements, some of which include:
» "There's a clear necessity to have religion in order to have morality."
» After 9-11 we should have "firebombed Kabul and Khandahar, demolished whatever ruins were left, and sown salt over the length and width of both sides."
» Woodrow Wilson was "a human scourge who is not often enough ranked with the twentieth century's top bloodletters."
I disagree strongly with Michael Scheuer this very basic point; we are part of the world. Focusing on ourselves and our own interests only is the type of narcissistic self-fascination that we are famous for. Our foreign policy has been clearly flawed in many areas that have been dissected by far smarter people than myself. I don't have all of those answers; but I believe, because I have seen, that what happens in little valleys on the other side of the world sends tiny ripples across the face of the globe that reach into our neighborhoods here. It's like ecology.
If you pour a can of motor oil into a tiny stream up in the mountains, it will poison the lake miles and miles away. It will affect the river that flows from that lake, and it will pass through hundreds of not thousands of miles of countryside on its way to the ocean.
Butterfly in the Amazon; whatever. We are part of a big world, and we not only affect it, we are affected by it. It shouldn't take thousand-foot towers crashing to the ground in New York to see that. The world has become polarized, and Mr. Scheuer says that we should not take sides. While egalitarian of him, I agree with the statement that "all that is required for evil to succeed is for good men to do nothing." He wants to be the fat kid who sits rocking in the corner counting his own candy and muttering to himself self-righteously, but who wants everyone to like him.
This fails to recognize that we are one of the poles. That's the way that it is. We have a job to do. One thing that I know of our allies, from having served with them, is that they expect us to lead and to support them. While they don't appreciate it when we are demanding and arrogant, what really pisses them off is when we don't lead. Leading is by example.
Mr. Scheuer has a relationship with PBS, having been a source for them before. That's the only reason that I can see why he is included in this panel of experts who are quoted throughout the report. Granted, Mr. Scheuer's bona fides should stand him in good stead; 22 years in the CIA and at one point the head of CIA's "bin Laden unit," he has also been complimented by bin Laden. He teaches at Georgetown. Well, Bill Ayers teaches at UIC, but that doesn't mean he's not a nutcase.
All I can say is that there is a chip on that man's shoulder.
He makes some good points; like when he says that we are fighting in Afghanistan "on the cheap." No doubt. I've said that. I'm still surprised, with his bent, that PBS included him on a panel with men such as LTC(R) John Nagl. I wonder if Dr. Nagl knew that Mr. Scheuer was also included. Mr. Scheuer is quoted more pointedly than Dr. Nagl, who is an expert on counterinsurgency and a strong critic of Big Army's failure to develop into a truly effective counterinsurgent organizational culture.
While Vali Nasr makes strongly worded statements, he is very strategic and, while critical, does not appear to be defeatist or isolationist. Mr. Nasr has been a professor at the Naval Postgraduate School and is currently a professor at Tufts University.
One of Frontline's basic errors is in concentrating on the most isolationist and violent little valley in Afghanistan. Focusing your study of counterinsurgency on the Korengalis is like focusing a study of the economic picture of America on Cincinnati's Over the Rhine neighborhood.
The most egregious errors in Frontline's examination of counterinsurgency is in focusing on Americans doing forays into Afghan villages without ANSF (Afghan National Security Forces.) Americans can keep the hard-core Korengalis bottled up in the Korengal so that the Pech is not infected further, but the failure to look at what can and is happening in areas where the ANSF are actually able to do their job is a tremendous failure indeed.
The Korengal is not Afghanistan. It is in Afghanistan. It is a trouble spot like no other, but it is not representative of all of Afghanistan. It makes for compelling television, but it is a keyhole shot of Afghanistan; the worst part of Afghanistan.
Nuristan is likely to be just as tough a nut to crack. The Korengalis are originally from Nuristan. Look at the reddened beards; that's a Nuristani thing.
In any case, Frontline has chosen the most dire of situations on which to focus, with no mention given to areas where the ANSF are doing well, where the IRoA holds sway or is at least contending strongly. Those areas would paint a more accurate picture of the challenges of counterinsurgency than a snapshot of vicious battles in the Wahhabist Korengal.
Most of Afghanistan is not Wahhabist. Does that matter? Yes.
The report fails to explore the issues that are concerns for Afghan men-on-the-street. Frontline fails to look at the tendencies in the Afghan government that are losing support for Kabul. It fails to examine and make recommendations on how to clean up the Afghan MoJ (Ministry of Justice) and MoI (Minstry of Interior.) These two ministries could have more impact on security in the huge area of Afghanistan that is not the Korengal than the Korengal has on them.
Frontline's examination of the state of the FATA (Federally Administered Tribal Area) of Pakistan is timely. In the later parts of the program, Frontline examines how the Taliban have taken a strong role in Northwest Pakistan and are attempting to threaten the Pakistani government itself. It also discussed the failures by the Pakistani military and government to effectively control their own territory. One of the key roles of the Korengal is in its facilitation of movement across the Pakistani border; but that is not the only route (rat line) by far.
While Frontline's examination of the situation in Pakistan gives insight into the situation across the border and the challenges facing the Pakistanis in governing their own country, this program is fundamentally flawed in its examination of the state of affairs in Afghanistan as a whole. An excellent study of the Korengal, it totally ignores the development of the ANSF except for in a few comments by Dr. Nagl, a champion of advising and mentoring indigenous people to handle their own governance.
This failure to carry the only message that will bring success in Afghanistan or any other developing country casts this documentary into the "interesting view of the worst valley in Afghanistan" category. Frontline has showed us the freaks of Afghanistan; even the Afghans view the Korengalis as crazy.
Successful counterinsurgency in Afghanistan cannot be performed by Americans. We can add combat power in the hot spots, we can add mentoring, advising, logistical support and expertise to the ANSF, and we can demand good governance. We can treat corrupt officials as the great threat to security in Afghanistan that they are. We can push for economic development, opening markets to Afghan goods and Afghanistan to development of their own (tremendous) natural resources; but we cannot, must not attempt to govern Afghanistan.
Frontline's documentary is a great story of the Korengal, a poor study of Afghanistan on the whole, and an interesting primer on the Pakistani Taliban. As a briefing for a new president, it falls far short. As a briefing for Americans (its true audience,) it is deceptive. I don't know whether the deception was intentional, theatrically dramatic, or journalistically and intellectually lazy, but it is deceptive all the same. You never see 98% of the picture.


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The 56-year-old taxi driver's vehicle struck the pedestrians in a taxi-queuing area Monday afternoon near Logan International Airport in East Boston. State police spokesman David Procopio says 10 people were injured, some seriously.
Boston police said injuries vary in severity:
MSP, @bostonpolice, @BostonFire, @BOSTON_EMS onscene. Preliminary reports indicate several pedestrians with injuries, varying severity. https://t.co/2bqBJYDOh3— Mass State Police (@MassStatePolice) July 3, 2017
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Closest photo yet of taxi that struck pedestrians near Boston's Logan Airport. pic.twitter.com/9azW2c9fHH— Josh Caplan (@joshdcaplan) July 3, 2017
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The white cab, with front-end damage, came to rest against a building.
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- The Mekong and Nam Pak rivers become the focus of the trip as we skirt the edges of the two watery snakes for a long time. Once you are done with the trip, you will miss them.
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- The local Lao food should be top on the experience list for foodies or experimental travellers.
Laos is less developed and less visited compared to other countries in the region and that makes it more appealing. Some of the people here, for instance, the hill tribes have yet to experience modern living and that what is reflected in their way of life and in their way of dealing with travelers. This friendly, down-to-earth culture embodies the hospitality that you will experience. Make sure you spend time with villagers in rural areas because the feeling that you are almost one of them is priceless! This tour takes you through Northern Laos, home to mountains covered with lush tropical forests. The rolling terrain combined with gradual climbs from low-lying riverside valleys are just perfect – a cyclist's delight. Here you will get to ride along the three beautiful rivers viz. Mekong, Nam Ou and Nam Pak.


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|We also made a stop at Grandma and Grandpa Benson's graves. I love this picture of my mom and Aunt Maureen. I'm sure Grandma and Grandpa loved seeing them together!!
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