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Ride Cymbals
If you are an experienced drummer, you're picky about your ride cymbals. If you're a novice, take it from the experts—you should be picky, too! This cymbal is a vital piece of any drum set, delivering the well-known sustained sound that musicians and fans alike have appreciated since the dawn of contemporary music. When you're dealing with such an important instrument, high standards are a good thing. Unlike the brief, fading sound of a crash cymbal, the ride cymbal produces a lasting tone that 'rides' with the music. Available in a broad range of sizes, these cymbals offer plenty of tonal options and volume levels that make it possible to accentuate any drum set or band composition. In conjunction with the hi-hat, the ride cymbal is a percussion essential that contributes immensely to your overall sound. No matter your individual style, there is a variety of ride cymbal to suit. For example, a crash/ride cymbal is ideal for high-impact music or as a more dramatic secondary ride cymbal to expand your assortment. Flat rides, a standby of jazz drummers, produce a quieter sound with enhanced clarity. For the drummer with more exotic tastes, swish, pang and sizzle cymbals are all specialty varieties of ride cymbal that can add a new dimension to the sound of any song. When you multiply the many sizes and varieties of ride cymbal by the assortment of different sticks, rutes and brushes available, the varieties of sound you can produce become virtually limitless. As if that weren't enough, the ride cymbal sounds differently depending on where it is struck: bell, bow or rim. If you play rock or metal, consider a ride cymbal with a larger bell to improve your accuracy in fast patterns. The ride cymbal is truly an amazing instrument—a versatile essential that no drummer should be without. Whether you're putting together your first set or looking for an upgrade, the right cymbal is out there for you.
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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) So much is made of what Peyton Manning's passes look like after four neck operations and a season away from football.
Do they wobble? Do they spiral? Do they dip or dive?
No matter, they're almost always on target.
The Denver Broncos quarterback is completing 68 percent of his throws, just shy of his career high of 68.8 percent set in 2009 - and that's with his top two targets dropping 15 passes.
Manning has completed at least 70 percent of his throws eight times this season, tying his career high. He's also on pace to throw for 4,669 yards, which would be 31 yards short of his career best.
``I think it's pretty historical,'' coach John Fox said. ``I wish we'd documented the process, to be honest with you. He had to come back from the injury he had, the residual of the injury he had. It takes a special guy to come to a new team, new teammates, new city - everything about it is new other than the conference - it's pretty amazing, actually.''
Manning's accuracy would be even more remarkable if not for a combined 15 drops by wide receivers Demaryius Thomas and Eric Decker, who have atoned for their blunders by together collecting 125 receptions for 1,816 yards and 16 touchdowns.
Thomas had two head-turning TD catches last weekend in a win over Tampa Bay that clinched the AFC West for the Broncos (9-3). On one, he reached high between a safety and linebacker in tight coverage to snare the throw, and the other was something special even by Manning's standards.
Thomas curled around defender Leonard Johnson in the end zone. Just as he turned, the pass from Manning was in the crick of his right elbow.
``I threw that ball as early as you can throw a pass,'' Manning said. ``An old coach would call that an anticipatory throw. I'm not sure if that is a word or not. But I threw that ball super early and Demaryius kind of came right around the DB and made a heck of a catch. That was really a special play.''
Manning may be as precise as ever, but he's certainly not as polished as he'd like to be in his first season with the Broncos following his departure from Indianapolis. He continues to rehab after his throwing arm was weakened by a nerve injury in his neck that sidelined him all of last season.
``I really feel like I am a different quarterback,'' said the four-time MVP, who might very well be on his way to a fifth. ``I don't think I'm trying to be the quarterback I was when I was 28, 29. I'm 36 years old, I'm coming off a season off. I'm with a new team, new teammates. I'm kind of re-establishing myself as a quarterback at this time.
``It's a totally new chapter in my football career and I'm trying to be the best quarterback I can in this chapter. I'm not really trying to outdo the player I was earlier in my career.''
In many ways, though, that's exactly what he's doing.
Whatever Manning's lost in zip, he's made up for in other ways. He's completed 304 of 448 passes for 3,502 yards with a franchise-record 29 touchdown passes and just nine interceptions for an AFC-best 104.6 QB rating - second only to his 2004 season.
``I'm not sure I can do some of the things I could do when I was 28,'' Manning said. ``Is that because I'm 36 years old? Could be. Is it because I'm playing with a different team and I'm getting on the same page with different teammates? It could be all of those. It could be a combination of a couple of them.''
The things that weren't affected by his neck injury - footwork, balance, alignment, recognition - have all aligned in Denver along with his return to health to make him as good as ever.
``It's like riding a bike because he's played football his entire life,'' offensive coordinator Mike McCoy said. ``He was away from it a little bit but once he got back and got into a rhythm and played the game and went through practices, it all came back to him.''
It's Manning's smarts more than anything that account for his off-the-charts precision, teammates say.
``It's mostly up here,'' tight end Joel Dreessen said, pointing both of his index fingers to his head. ``A lot of times, coverage dictates where the ball goes and he knows where the open guy is and then obviously he's very good at putting it on the money. It's really a combination of everything, but I would say knowledge of the game is the most important thing, and he'll never lose that.''
Oakland defensive coordinator Jason Tarver said Manning, whom the Raiders (3-9) will face Thursday night, seems to have honed a sixth sense.
``It's absolutely amazing how he knows where everybody is and that's why he's able to complete 70 percent of his passes. He did a great job against us the first game of just simply getting the ball out accurately and very quickly. I mean, he didn't hold it at all,'' Tarver said. ``He works so relentlessly on his footwork and his timing and getting everybody else to be where he wants them to be that it doesn't surprise me at all.''
Notes: Manning is also the league's best crunch-time quarterback this season, throwing for nine touchdowns with no interceptions in the fourth quarter. ... Manning has 75 regular season games with a 70 percent completion percentage, the most all-time. Brett Favre is second with 59. ... LB Wesley Woodyard (ankle) missed practice. D.J. Williams will replace him if necessary against Oakland. ... WR Brandon Stokley (hip) was limited in practice. ... DE Robert Ayers returned to practice after missing all of last week following the death of his father.
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The original Hangover hit like a bolt from the blue. Good R-rated comedies are few and far between (although this summer we'll be getting a bunch of R-rated comedies, but there's no telling how many will actually be good) and the 2009 comedy brought enough surprises into its fast-paced narrative that the concept of blending a detective story with raunchy laughs worked like a charm. It's ironic that The Hangover Part II bases so many of its jokes on shock value and yet clings so dearly to the exact same formula of the original, right down to the plot beats and character actions. More of the same isn't necessarily a bad thing and the sequel still manages to deliver laughs, but the stale stench of been-there, done-that pervades the entire film despite the vibrant background of Bangkok.
If you've seen The Hangover, you've essentially seen The Hangover Part II. This time around Stu (Ed Helms) is getting married, the wedding with his bride-to-be (Jamie Chung) will be in Bangkok in deference to her parents, and along for the ride are Phil (Bradley Cooper), Doug (Justin Bartha), and much to Stu's chagrin, Alan (Zach Galifianakis). Two nights before the wedding, the four guys along with Stu's future brother-in-law Teddy (Mason Lee) have a drink only to have the original trio wake up in a seedy hotel room with no recollection of the night's events, new damages to their appearance, a new animal companion (the tiger has been replaced by an adorable monkey), and Teddy has gone missing. Repeat the shenanigans from the first film but this time it's in Thailand.
It's remarkable the extent to which the sequel grabs everything it can from the original as if it's terrified that changing even the slightest plot point will throw off fans. On the one hand, I don't want to spoil any of the jokes, and yet I feel like they've already been spoiled. Almost every situation in The Hangover Part II has a mirror in the original film and while that can be cute, it can also be disheartening. When it comes to comedy, people don't want to hear the same jokes. If you're going to tell someone "Why did the chicken cross the road?" the punchline can't be "To get to the other side." It has to be something out of left field like "To get away from the wandering hobo that was fucking it to death." The Hangover Part II trades too much on familiarity and loses its spark as a result.
Oddly, what the sequel fails to recapture from the original is the pacing. The Hangover had a nice build up, laid the foundations of some good jokes, and then hit a wonderful frenetic pace that kept layering in fresh mysteries against new hijinks while still working in some great jokes. Part II is walking the same path as the original, but at slower pace. It does manage to up the ante and there were moments where the film got some big laughs out of me. But those moments are inconsistent and the film also leaves aside the smaller jokes that helped color the first movie. There's nothing offhanded and inspired like Alan's protestation "Hey! There are Skittles in there!"
The characters also aren't as sharp as they were in the first film. Alan's weirdness has been cranked up leaving behind deadpan jokes like "I can't be within 500 feet of a school. Or a Chuck-E-Cheese," and also the character has become meaner. Phil is still the take-charge leader but his mean-spirited behavior is amplified in the first act only to be almost completely forgotten post-bender. Chow (Ken Jeong) is even more cartoonish, Stu is still the stick-in-the-mud, and the dynamics simply don't work as well this time around.
The Hangover Part II doesn't radically alter or improve on the first film. Its greatest contribution is simply a grander scale and some solid comic set-ups with a steady stream of jokes that work well enough, but there's nothing here that will hit you with the same force as the original. More of the same may be the right formula for some franchises (like Fast and the Furious), but The Hangover isn't one of them.
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Stretch Jeans Leggings – Womens Stretchy Denim Jeans Trend
Jean leggings are very common amongst many fashionable women, and there are a variety of styles and ways that they can be worn in. Women have worn them for casual, dressy and workout days as well. The opportunity of wearing them is endless! You can even wear them as pajamas because that is how comfortable they are. It is worth to pour out some of your finances in investment to buy some of these jeans leggings; you'll be glad that you did.
All you need to do is try a pair on that fit you right and you'll see what I mean. You can find these wonderful stretch jeans leggings in various different styles, and they are also available in pretty much any color that you can imagine. Some colors might be harder to find than others, but the main color and style is either black or dark denim leggings.
The best kind of clothing to match them up with is clothing that is made out of similar or the same materials. Woman can sport them with trendy belts, boots, flats, heels, and long necklaces. It is easy to match almost anything with stretch jean leggings, and with every unique person, there is a unique way to match this style.
When you are considering wearing these for a certain event, whether it is dressy or casual, you will need to think of the appropriate attire to wear with the jeans leggings. If you are going to a dressy and formal occasion then you will probably want to wear some black stretchy denim jeans with a long flowing sheer type top. There are some occasions though that would obviously call for a dress though, rather than jeggings.
The more you pay for the jeggings, the best quality you will be getting; sometimes that may not be the case if you are buying from an independent seller online that is selling a brand that they did not pay for themselves. There are online auction websites that you can go too, to bid on a pair of used in great shape stretch jean leggings or a high end name brand pair that will come out a lot cheaper than if you would have bought them at an outlet store or mall.
Whatever it may come down too, spending cash on a good pair that will last you a long time, is well worth it. When buying a pair of stretchy denim jeans, make sure you choose a style that fits the occasion that you will be using them for. There are some semi-dressy occasion that you may be able to wear them too as I have mentioned before, but they are not really too ideal for too many dress occasions; we'll save the dresses for those. But, any other event would pretty much be appropriate to wear jean leggings too. Not only are jean jeggings attractive, but they are really comfortable too, and they add a lot of style to your collection of clothing. What a trendy style!


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Wonder Woman Party & Gift Ideas!
Wonder Woman, the dashing and dazzling, the iconic super heroine reminds us that inside every woman is a Mighty Aphrodite full of courage, confidence and charisma. ~M·A·C
Just in time for International's Women's Day (celebrated annually on March 8th), explore this great compilation of Wonder Woman gifts and accessories including fabulous Wonder Woman party supplies, pajamas, flip flops, aprons, jewelry, greeting cards, home decor, and of course, comic books! These wonder woman party and gift ideas make perfect birthday and Mother's Day gifts and any day girlfriend gifts to celebrate the wonder woman within all of us.
Top 5 Essentials for Hosting a Fabulous Wonder Woman Party
- Set the tone for the party with a wonderful invitation.
- Think Red, Blue & Yellow. Use these colors everywhere including all eats and drinks.
- Find unique and playful Wonder Woman themed party decor, centerpieces and tableware.
- Place speech and thought wall bubbles throughout your party space. Fill out a few with fun words and phrases like Kaboom and Mission Accomplished to inspire your guests to add their own words of empowerment!
- Add a costume element to you party by offering Wonder Woman crowns, cuffs and capes to all your guests.