Rocketman
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Okay folks. You're in charge of designing the 'new' touring model with the objective to save as much money as possible. I don't want to make it overly complicated so the things to consider include the following:
Establishing a new maximum corps limit.
Establish a geographic touring model that would not require the corps to spend the night at a facility (can either go back to home base or drive to next site).
Review the current corps model with an eye on saving money.
Ready? GO!
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My favorite show during the early years (74 - 75). Just so much fun seeing corps every other block or so.
Then, DCI had to ruin it all!
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WOW! Didn't realize they had done anything after 1984ish!
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Thanks everyone. What I am hoping to incorporate is, for example, sub-caption from say the three previous performances and then have the model attempt to predict the next score for each caption.
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Perhaps, but how do you write the formulas?
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I'm looking for software for a research project where I can enter data (sub-caption scores) over a period of time to determine if final scores & predictive outcomes are even close. While I understand there are many variables that play into a units performance on any given nigh, since I have nothing to do for two weeks, I figured I might as well try something! Any help would be appreciated.
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While touring may be out of the question, this does give the corps the opportunity to do local shows where the could bus out and back. Just a thought!
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On 3/6/2020 at 5:13 AM, tesmusic said:
You’re right, it has. However, openly requesting it is gross. And that is what poster did. To which you stated it’s absurd to call him out for requesting this. You literally said those of us calling him out is more absurd, which means you are more ok with his post, than those of us that think it’s a bad thing. So yeah, you did support that post more.
In your opinion! Nothing I said was in support of the post no matter how you try to spin it. I was pointing out what I believe is the hypocrisy of those that were offended by it but failed to note that such blatant sexualization of members has been ongoing for some time.
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On 3/3/2020 at 4:45 PM, tesmusic said:
You find a borderline pedophile comment less amusing than people bothered by it? Sorry, what he wrote is gross, creepy, and concerning, and your support of the comment is gross, because you’re supporting someone requesting cleavage from teenagers or slightly older, so I guess you’re ok with pedo requests? I mean, based on your comment you are, which is messed up.
I never said I supported the request and I'm not okay with it, but to think that it hasn't been happening is wishful thinking. BD - Felliniesque comes to mind.
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On 1/31/2020 at 11:14 AM, tesmusic said:
I've seen a lot of hideous posting on this site over the years, but really? Requesting legs and cleavage? Ummmm...
The only thing funnier is, you people get all bent out of shape when the reality is, this has been happening for quite a few years now! Open your eyes!
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I'm just hoping its a good thing!
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It would be nicer if anything that failed to pass could not be brought up again for 5 years!
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On 12/31/2019 at 6:30 AM, Sutasaurus said:
Maybe it’s a show about a mountain rescue? Cue up Alpine Symphony? Send in the......St. Bernards?
OMG!
I have wanted them to do Alpine Symphony for, I don't know, two decades!
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On 12/27/2019 at 7:16 PM, Sutasaurus said:
Convert them to DVDs and enjoy them longer. If you need help with that, let me know
Dave:
I have a few Regiment VHS that I would LOVE to convert to DVD. How are you able to assist?
I'll gather the list & let you know what they are.
JD
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Lets do this!
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16 hours ago, Sutasaurus said:
JD. Stop being so tiresome. Merry Christmas to la famiglia.
BTW, how do you know they don’t have access to new resources?
Obviously I don't. In researching the IRS 990 forms available, their level of income has been fairly consistent.
I just don't want them sitting in the stands Saturday night.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
out!
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5 hours ago, Sutasaurus said:
One would assume the new design staff has access to resources that will address the prop issues.
I imagine props were part of the overall discussions when the new staff negotiations were done. Let’s see how it plays out. I hope less > more.
DB:
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23 hours ago, general_tsos_chicken2 said:
I do sort of agree that with the new prop centric dci, the corps with $$$ definitely have the advantage. And PRs props have always looked like something I built (I suck at building)
Good news is that the corps is no longer in the financial rut that they were, largely thanks to Rick V. It doesn't mean they have loads of cash to throw around, but I'm happy they are in a more comfortable place financially.
Agree with pretty much everything.
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1 hour ago, Continental said:
Rocketman I apologize for the assumption.
When you speak of "funding to support the current trend of the activity" are you specifically referring to the cost of props as a requirement to remain competitive and advance in the rankings?
If you look at the props put out by the Regiment last year, they were, at best, unsophisticated, at worst, fairly useless. Do I like that corps need two semi's to carry props? NO! However, that appears to be the current trend successfully being used by the top corps.
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5 hours ago, Mello Dude said:
I would call it pessimism. Money doesn't equate to placement. Actually, a lot has to go right for one year to win..unless you are proposing slotting.
The lack of money, IMO, definitely equates to placement, and I am not proposing slotting nor do I expect them to 'win' in 2020. I would love for them to be a threat for a top 3 finish, but for that to happen, many things would have to go right, including someone in the current crop of top corps to stumble. I just don't see that happening.
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18 hours ago, Continental said:
At this point in time last year I do not remember that. I do remember as the season progressed, there was acknowledgement that the young adults in the corps were putting their heart and soul into the show and making it work.
You are an alumnus of this corps. Can you not just be happy that there is significant movement? You marched more than one year with them.
There are other alumni on here. Every year they support the corps.
Every. Single. Year.
How does my statement equate to not supporting the corps? I prefer to call it cautious optimism. The problem is, as I had pointed out in another thread, finances. Unless there has been a dramatic increase in funding to support the current trend in the activity, it is possible (probably likely) they will remain a lower tier corps. If you look at the corps above them the last few years, it is obvious a good amount of funds was spent on (unfortunately) props. If the corps is going to try and outdo the Scouts last year (IMO), that would not be a good idea. And don't go down the 'how much have you committed to the corps' road. The funds we're talking about are far greater than that derived from alumni support.
I will always support them no matter what. I just got a little tired of some myopic people claiming 'this show / brass line is better than (enter year here). Here's all you need to know about the last five years (7th, 8th, 9th, 11th, 12th). Do I think the trend will continue? No. But a lot has to go right for a long period of time to bring them back into competing for a title.
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14 hours ago, DawsonBurnes said:
It's gonna be a good year! I'm super excited!
(Just stopping by for my annual DCP visit)
Look, I don't want to pee on anyone's parade but, people were saying that about last years show too!
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Well, considering that we don't need as many seats along the front side as in the past, it would seem any decent small to mid-size college would do just fine.
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14 hours ago, Jeff Ream said:
yeah Dan isn't going anywhere for a while
He ought to!
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Your New Touring Model
in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
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I've been around. Just waiting for the right topic. Apparently, this WASN'T it!