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Lancaster-Class Cruisers
Orthographic views |
Perspective view |
Lancaster era ships |
Deck plans, part 1 created by Allen Rolfes (see notes) |
Deck plans, part 2 created by Allen Rolfes (see notes) |
3D model created by Thomas Pemberton |
3D model created by Thomas Pemberton |
3D model created by Thomas Pemberton |
Ursus at a gas giant created by Thomas Pemberton |
Ursus approaching a planet created by Thomas Pemberton |
Ursus in Earth orbit created by Thomas Pemberton |
Ursus in Earth orbit created by Thomas Pemberton |
Ursus shuttle approach created by Thomas Pemberton |
Ursus shuttlebay created by Thomas Pemberton |
U.S.S. Ursus at K-7 created by Thomas Pemberton |
3D model orthographic views created by Thomas Pemberton |
3D model created by Jan Seebald |
The flying Lanc created by Dávid Metlesits |
3D model for SF Command created by Jay Hagen |
3D model for SF Command created by Jay Hagen |
The end of the 22nd century was a time of rapid advances in Federation technology. Phasers, transporters, and subspace radio were all reaching levels of refinement that would soon allow their use aboard Starfleet vessels. In addition, ever more powerful warp cores and warp nacelles were being introduced on a yearly basis. Although Starfleet had been satisfied with the performance of the Moskva class, by 2200 their 20-year-old hulls had neither the space nor the durability to accept further extensive modifications. Clearly, a new class of capital ship was required which could incorporate the most recent advances in starship engineering.
Although the ships of what was to become the new Lancaster class were to enjoy all the fruits of early 23rd century science, they could not yet do without those of the 22nd. In other words, while Starfleet hoped that the phasers, transporters, and subspace radio would prove reliable, it was still unwilling or unable to abandon the lasers, shuttlecraft, and warp message torpedoes that had served dependably for nearly 100 years. For this reason, the new ships would represent a transition from old technologies to new.
Technology, however, was not the only engine driving the development of the new class. After the end of the Romulan War in 2160, Humanity sought outlets for its newfound confidence and ambition. Much of this energy was channeled into space exploration and colonization, both through the Federation and by Earth alone. However, not all colonization occurred in uncontested areas. The rapid expansion of the Federation sphere of influence in the last decades of the 22nd century often led to confrontations with alien races and empires. Human colonists and their influential supporters in the Federation Council demanded that these new "outposts of Human civilization" be protected. Therefore, a new class of cruisers was required to fulfill this mandate of safeguarding the lives and property of Federation citizens wherever they might be endangered.
However, the existence of these powerful civilian political concerns is not to imply that they alone dictated Starfleet doctrine or procurement policy. In fact, many officers throughout the Starfleet chain of command also saw their "prime directive" to be the expansion of Human, if not Federation, civilization. They welcomed the development of a "big stick" with which territorial claims could be both established and protected, either by force or threat of force. The starship construction industry, too, lobbied for the development of a potentially lucrative new class of ships. Therefore, these converging interests ensured that mere fiscal responsibility and military necessity would not prevent development of a new cruiser class.
The ships of the new class promised to be significantly larger than those of the Moskva class. First, protecting distant colonies on the frontiers of the Federation would require a powerful cruiser that could operate at a high state of readiness for extended periods of time without the support of starbases. Because of the great distances that a single ship would be required to patrol, extreme speed was a necessity. Therefore, the new ship would carry the largest, most powerful warp reactors and nacelles that Federation engineers could devise. These large engines would naturally have immense fuel requirements. Ensuring the ability to prevail against any conceivable threat forces called for massive firepower, supported by command and control facilities, munitions stores, fighters, landing craft, Marines, and a small army of technicians. Furthermore, since these ships were destined to operate on the limits of known space, they carried the most advanced scientific facilities. Finally, Starfleet's unwillingness to rely entirely upon emerging technologies required a significant degree of functional redundancy.
In April 2201, the Starfleet Ships Specifications Review Board finally issued a request for submissions for the new Lancaster class (NCC-1209) of 50 ships. As expected, the new ships were to be substantially larger than their predecessors of the Moskva class. A total hull volume of not less than 125,000 m³ (roughly twice that of Moskva) was specified. Performance levels were also increased. Lancaster was to be able to sustain a cruising speed of wf 4.8 for 750 hours and a emergency speed of wf 6.4 for 50 hours. They were to carry enough fuel and provisions to remain at station for 2 years without resupply.
Most major shipbuilding concerns both on Earth and throughout the Federation immediately recognized the importance of the new contract and submitted proposals for the Lancaster class. The large projected order of 50 ships could conceivably decide the fate of multisystem corporate empires. In fact, the Lancaster competition was to be a watershed event in the history of Federation warship design. It perfectly crystallized the different trends in starship design philosophy, and its winner was to set the course for future Starfleet development for the next 175 years.
Because of the large numbers of entries and the potential financial windfall at stake, the competition was extremely fierce. (For an entertaining and informative recounting of this competition, see the classic 2251 history The Great Lancaster Competition by N. Sachiko Bogdanovich) Numerous allegations of industrial espionage, sabotage, and even assassination were made, if not proven. Furthermore, substantial sums of money and other gifts and services (some of a rather personal nature) were said to have been lavished upon members of the Review Board, their families, and even casual acquaintances. Despite these many suspected irregularities, a winner was finally announced in October 2203.
The winning design by the Shimata-Dominquez Corporation of Manila, Earth, was certainly not the most elegant. It has been compared to a "warp-capable brick" because of its stark, almost brutal, contours and thick, relatively short warp nacelles. Although this assessment is not entirely fair, the Lancaster ships admittedly suffer in comparison to their immediate successors, USS Valley Forge and her sisters, which were appreciated for their slim, graceful lines. However, despite the allegations of irregularities during the competition, the Review Board probably made the correct choice.
The soundness of the decision is supported by the fact that USS Lancaster is generally considered the first "modern" starship with all primary facilities in the same general positions as in current vessels. As is now standard, the bridge was placed in the top deck of the center of the primary hull. Although this position has been criticized as tactically reckless and technologically unnecessary, it symbolizes the bridge's command of the entire ship. Because the primary hull was much larger than it had been in the Moskva class, it could now house the impulse deck and its fusion reactor. Deuterium was stored in two huge tanks on either side of the impulse deck.
In the secondary hull, innovations included a fully ejectable warp core, which was separated, along with a large ventral hull plate, from the rest of the ship by chemical thrusters. Because man-rated transporters were only installed more than 10 years after the class had entered service, Lancaster ships still had an extremely large shuttlecraft bay. However, unlike in the Wasp and Moskva classes, the shuttlecraft bay was placed longitudinally. Lancaster carried an airwing comprising a full fighter/attack squadron (10 ships). Orbital assault capability was provided by 6 assault landing craft and facilities for 120 power-suited Marines.
After a relatively brief construction and shakedown period, USS Lancaster entered Starfleet service in February 2205. The next 15 vessels followed in the subsequent 24 months. Almost immediately, the new class was hailed by both civilian and military analysts as a significant advance in starship engineering. However, perhaps the best measure of a ship's success is the opinions of the men and women who serve on them. And more than any other class of ships in Starfleet history, Lancasters were loved by their crews. This fierce loyalty was reflected by the perversely prideful nicknames, such as "Thunderhog" (USS Olympia, NCC-1216) and "Death Slab" (USS Texas, NCC-1252), that they gave their ships. Lancasters, particularly those in frontier areas, were often decorated with unofficial hull "nose art" and kill markings. In fact, many crews were reluctant to give their ships up when the later Valley Forge and Constitution classes were introduced.
One reason for this loyalty was Lancaster ships' ability to absorb extreme amounts of damage and remain in action. This "toughness" was due in part to the sheer size of the vessels. Lancaster displaced twice as much as the preceding Moskva class (67,000 t vs 145,000 t) and were substantially larger than most opposing vessels of that time. (Exceptions were the large but technologically primitive Klingon cruisers of the D3 and D4 classes, which displaced 215,000 t and 290,000 t, respectively.) Furthermore, Lancasters had a significant degree of functional redundancy. New systems were constantly refitted as they became available. However, when possible, old systems were maintained as auxiliaries, so that they could compensate for damage to a primary system. Finally, because Starfleet could not always anticipate where in a ship a new system would be installed, structural members in all areas were strongly reinforced.
Perhaps the main reason that Lancasters were so popular was that they were simply the most powerful warships of their time. No expense had been spared to ensure that Lancasters could bring the highest speeds, strongest shields, and greatest firepower to the battle zone. In addition to lasers and fusion weapons of earlier classes, Lancasters also carried phasers, photon torpedoes (after 2218), and a Marine company. Because of their reputations as superb fighting ships, Lancasters attracted Starfleet's finest officers and enlisted personnel, who were eager to prove their skills in combat.
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As a group, Lancaster captains were probably the most aggressive in the history of Starfleet. However, their leadership style perfectly suited the spirit of the times. The early 23rd century has been called the "imperial era" of Human history, when territorial expansion was pursued whatever the cost. Whenever new star systems were surveyed, they were immediately subject to exploitation and colonization, regardless of official approval by the Federation Council or prior claims by other powers. However, once colonies were established, the Human-controlled Starfleet fulfilled its popular mandate to protect Federation citizens from danger, even if the danger was of their own making. Therefore, to defend the ever-expanding borders of the Federation, Lancasters were constantly in combat throughout their service careers.
Numerous actions involving ships of the Lancaster class have attained almost legendary status. In 2208, USS Wolfe (NCC-1217) under the command of Commodore Antonio Saxon disabled or destroyed six Kzinti vessels in the Korrok system before being ordered to withdraw. In 2219, USS Koryu (NCC-1239) under Captain Rodnina Duffy used repeated volleys of newly introduced photon torpedoes and tenacious airwing assaults to single-handedly defend the Federation colony on Aeolius VII against three Klingon D4 attack cruisers before the arrival of USS Ursus (NCC-1230) and USS Wah Chang (NCC-400, Moskva class). In 2223, USS Phantom (NCC-1256), USS Singapore (NCC-1249), and the light cruiser USS New York (NCC-892, Paris class) under the command of Rear Admiral Lisabeta "Bouncing Betty" Hammerschmidt fought their way through a protective screen of enemy destroyers and cruisers to subdue and capture a Klingon base on Verruca II.
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After a long and storied career, the Lancaster-class heavy cruiser was finally withdrawn from service in 2264. USS Unicorn (NCC-1234), the recipient of seven battle stars and the last ship to be retired, is on display at the Starfleet Museum.
Commissioned Ships
USS Lancaster NCC-1209 USS Merkwürdigliebe NCC-1210 USS Ticonderoga NCC-1211 USS Poole NCC-1212 USS Colossus NCC-1213 USS Invincible NCC-1214 USS Ceres NCC-1215 USS Olympia NCC-1216 USS Wolfe NCC-1217 USS The Tracys NCC-1218 USS Mustang NCC-1219 USS Pearson NCC-1220 USS Haldeman NCC-1221 USS Giraud NCC-1222 USS Valiant NCC-1223 USS Capek NCC-1224 USS Antietam NCC-1225 USS Eisenhower NCC-1226 USS Whittle NCC-1227 USS Alexander Nevsky NCC-1228 USS Thunderbolt NCC-1229 USS Ursus NCC-1230 USS Aristarchus NCC-1231 USS Hector NCC-1232 USS Franz Joseph NCC-1233 |
USS Unicorn NCC-1234 USS Chaffee NCC-1235 USS Lindbergh NCC-1236 USS Kosciuszko NCC-1237 USS Jakarta NCC-1238 USS Koryu NCC-1239 USS Venkman NCC-1240 USS London NCC-1241 USS Burroughs NCC-1242 USS Illustrious NCC-1243 USS Oppenheimer NCC-1244 USS Phoenix NCC-1245 USS Chandrasekhar NCC-1246 USS Neptune NCC-1247 USS Przhevalsky NCC-1248 USS Singapore NCC-1249 USS Arronax NCC-1250 USS Alfred T Mahan NCC-1251 USS Texas NCC-1252 USS Churchill NCC-1253 USS Spitfire NCC-1254 USS Amundsen NCC-1255 USS Phantom NCC-1256 USS India NCC-1257 USS Spaulding NCC-1258 |
Standard displacement: 145,020 mt
Overall | 1° Hull | 2° Hull | Nacelles | |
Length [m] | 227.26 | 112.28 | 85.12 | 123.60 |
Beam [m] | 100.36 | 100.36 | 23.07 | 15.24 |
Draft [m] | 52.75 | 27.67 | 23.07 | 15.24 |
Crew complement: 310 (51 officers + 259 crew), 120 Marines
Weapons: 8 Type V phaser turrets (8 × 1 mounts), 2 Type VIII laser cannons (fixed mounts), 2 missile launchers with 40 Trilobite missiles
Embarked craft: 5 personnel shuttlepods, 6 light assault landing craft, 10 fighter/scouts
Warp drive: SSWR-VIII-A spherical cavity M/AM reactor with 2 Centaurus nacelles
Velocity: wf 4.8, cruise; wf 6.2, supercruise; wf 6.4, maximum
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I just spotted the two hoardings, one of a religious function on the eve of Milad-un-Nabi and the other of a politico-cultural event.
The first is organised by Muslim organisations and invites for a Jalsa and subsequent Juloos [procession]. It is in Urdu and Hindi.
The other hoarding calls for a massive Hindu gathering. One can identify the man visible in the hoarding. He is Keshav Bali Ram Hedgewar, the founder of RSS or Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh.
RSS' core beliefs may not have changed but apparently there is a major difference from the Hedgewar or Golwalkar era. Now RSS leaders appear mild and no longer speak against Muslims [though VHP rabble-rousers do it now].
RSS functionaries sometimes attend Muslim conclaves and the ex-sarsanghchalak KC Sudarshan did interact with Muslim clergy, even taking up the cause of Waqf properties in the country, which had raised many an eyebrows.
None of the participants attending any of these events will go to the other programme but at least the hoardings stand together in perfect harmony.
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2. Muslim Shop, Hindu God
3. Hindu Ascetic, Muslim Mystic
4. Hindu family taking out Tazia for 130 years
5. Chillas: 'Islamic shrines' in Deccan
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Window Installation in Cross River, New York
Are you looking for a dependable contractor in Cross River, New York, to install windows on your home or commercial building? New windows update homes homes, making them more beautiful and energy efficient. You can get them in lovely wood, economical vinyl, and strong metal frames. Modern windows are so energy efficient that they can lower your monthly heating and cooling bills.
Depending on the types of windows that you install on your property, you could even be eligible for an energy-saving tax credit. Double R All Home Improvements has been installing new and replacement windows on Cross River homes and commercial buildings for over 64 years. When you want to embark on a home improvement project that will bring years of enjoyment and satisfaction, give us a call to learn more about our window installation services.
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Installing Windows in Cross River Makes Spaces Lighter and Larger
Bringing fabulous outside views indoors can make a small living room, kitchen, or dining room look larger. While you could stick with traditional double-hung windows in these areas, installing a large picture or bay window brings in more natural light. Today's picture windows can be further enhanced by arched, octagon, or circular crowns. Bay and bow windows, which are composed of sections that are fixed and those that open, create attractive focal points for special rooms in your home.
Window Cleaning Just Got Easier With Tilt-In Windows installed in Cross River
If you're like many property owners, you dislike cleaning windows. The task is tedious and can be dangerous if you live in a multi-story house. Tilt-in windows allow you to regularly clean your windows without risking life and limb on a step ladder. Vinyl, double-hung windows installed in Cross River that tilt-in are some of the most popular styles chosen for today's homes, and we've been installing them since 1960. When you need economical, low-maintenance windows for your property, contact Double R All Home Improvements for a free quote.
★★★★★ - "Double R did a great job with siding and windows for our home. I would not hesitate to refer them because they were fair, professional, and courteous."
Amanda in Mamaroneck, NY
2020-07-28 -
★★★★★ - "Double R just completed new Andersen windows as well as a brand new roof on our home in CT. What an amazing job! Thank you Double R for such great work."
Mrs. Galt
2019-08-26 -
★★★★★ - "We just had our windows installed by Double R and we could not be happier. The men were polite and very professional. I would not hesitate to recommend Double R All Home Improvements to my family and friends. Great job!"
Floyd M, Window Installation in White Plains, NY
2019-07-18 -
★★★★★ - "Double R just installed all new windows in our home and we couldn't be happier! The men were neat and courteous. I would not hesitate to recommend Double R All Home Improvements to my friends and family!"
Florence in Rye Brook, NY
2019-07-01 -
★★★★★ - "We were very pleased with the window installation Double R did for us. They came within budget and in a timely manner. Windows look great."
R Galt, Window Installation in New Rochelle, NY
2019-05-16 -
★★★★★ - "Carlo Was Great from the beginning because i was stuck with the same windows from another place and I couldn't use other place he came to my house and went over the windows with me of what I had and great great price for better quality and when he installed they were from 8-5 and he came later to make sure everything was done right they were very neat and worked very good I really recommend him I wish that I use for my bedroom windows because he recommended ones that I won't lose heat. Thanks for everything . I when I reached back to him he even was able to help me get the warranty for the patio and windows for me for my records."
BP_Sari, Window Installation in White Plains, NY
2019-04-16 -
★★★★★ - "Double R came in with a good price, on time and installed windows efficiently. We are so pleased with the work and Double R."
Raphael in Portchester, NY
2019-03-11 -
★★★★★ - "Carlo and his team were wonderful to work with and very professional. From the first appointment of measuring to the installation, it was a smooth and seamless process. Carlo installed a beautiful new front door and updated the windows in my house. Everything looks great and gave my house a fresh update. I highly recommend using Double R for window and door replacements!"
Alison, Roof Installation in Mamaroneck, NY
2019-03-07 -
★★★★★ - "We are so thrilled with the beautiful new windows, siding, and storm doors that Carlo's crew put on our home. We had a great experience from our first meeting with Carlo, we liked him immediately, he is not a pushy salesman. He was very attentive as the job started checking in daily. His crew was incredibly hard-working and obviously took pride in their work. It has made my house look like new! I would not hesitate to recommend Double R to anyone!"
Janene F, Door Installation in Mamaroneck, NY
2019-10-01 -
★★★★★ - "Wow! Professional, Top Quality, Best Service! Double R is Simply Amazing. The quality of work and customer service they provide from the beginning to the completion of the job is the Best! Look no further than "Double R" for your Home Improvement Needs."
Joey - in Port Chester, NY
2019-08-26 -
★★★★★ - "Double R All Home Improvements, in particular Carlo Labianca the company owner, was extremely helpful from beginning to end. When he came to see my home, he was very informative. Carlos explained all the options in the selection of both siding and windows and helped me make a decision to work within my budget. The job was not only completed more than satisfactory, but also ahead of schedule. His workers were professional, courteous and hard working always arriving early and never leaving before 5 p.m. I would highly recommend Carlos and his company."
Rita L, Roof Replacement in White Plains, NY
2019-05-16 -
★★★★★ - "I've used Double R Home Improvements twice to replace doors and windows, and I highly recommend them in terms of quality of workmanship and product, honestly and reliability.
My previous home was a townhouse in Rye Brook. I replaced all the windows and a large sliding door. The job was done quickly, neatly, and the quality of workmanship was top notch. I enjoyed the the windows and door for about 7 years and there are no problems or signs of degradation.
I recently purchased a 1926 Tudor in Scarsdale, in need of new windows and a sliding door. Carlo LaBianca at Double R was my first call. He came to see the house and provided a detailed quote in a timely manner. He made recommendations that took my budget constraints into account. Carlo took the time to make sure I understood the product, the work involved, and set realistic expectations around timing. Double R was slightly more expensive than the other quotes I received, but the price was comparable, the product was better, and I knew they'd take the time to do the job right.
They did! The windows came out great. The project was on budget, installation was done in the estimated range, and there were no surprises. The Double R team showed up when they said they would every time, and even gave us the courtesy of calling when they were on the way to the house. We were not living in the house at the time, and had to meet them to let them in, so this was huge. Carlo was easily reachable for any questions or concerns throughout the process. Dave, who supervises and performs installations, was fantastic as well. He went above and beyond to do the job right, and is just a genuinely nice and trustworthy guy.
Thank you Double R!"Jacine Luisi, Door Replacement in Scarsdale, NY
2019-04-16 -
★★★★★ - "Carlo for Double R is a great contractor and really knows his stuff!"
Calla M, Roof Repair in Rye, NY
2019-04-16 -
★★★★★ - "Our family in Rye is very pleased with our new roof that Double R All Home Improvements did. They were by far the best contractor we dealt with. Now we are going to have them do a new roof for a family member. Great work!"
Tamara in Rye, NY
2019-03-25 -
★★★★★ - "Just finished a project with DoubleR. We replaced old roof, siding and front door. Carlo is patient and reliable, he helped us through the process. The work turned out smooth without surprise. His quote is reasonable and his team is polite, professional and productive. We are happy working with Carlo. If anybody needs a renovation job in this area, DoubleR should be on your shopping list. Highly recommended."
Junyi X., Roof Replacement in Rye Brook, NY
2019-03-07 -
★★★★★ - "We strongly recommend Double R to anybody. This year, they installed new siding, shutters, a new roof, a chimney cap, gutters, windows, new porch rail and new garage doors. Carlo is fantastic; he is incredibly knowledgeable. He listened to us, made great recommendations and was willing to brainstorm about new ideas. At the beginning of the process, he walked us through various options for each component. Carlo was always responsive and available to take phone calls, reply to emails, and was often onsite.
The crew that did the job was professional and competent, and paid attention to detail. They were organized and cleaned up continuously as they worked. At the end of the job, they picked up every scrap of the old roof, siding and other debris. Double R's 100% workmanship guarantee, attention to detail, timely, clean and safe work site make them #1 for any exterior home improvements. Our house now looks fantastic and we could not be more pleased. It has been a real pleasure doing business with this company."Karen H, Roof Installation in Rye, NY


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There's nothing worse than a night in a bad motel. A creaky bed, the stale scent of cigarettes and scratchy sheets will make anyone cringe. The only thing worse? Being stuck in a motel room in a plastic storage container, like the 40 pythons that were found by Canadian authorities last week in a motel in Brantford, a city about 60 miles outsides of Toronto.
The snakes, ranging from 1 foot to 4 1/2 feet in length, after having been improperly stored in plastic bins were in distress when found. Who wouldn't be?
Of course it's not the first time that animals and travel have intersected in weird ways. Customs agents are known for coming across situations like snakes and geckos strapped to a passenger, and it's not unheard of that people smuggle animals on planes, sometimes even odd animal combinations like parrots and squirrels.
According to the motel, the snakes belonged to a couple that had checked into a room for the night but had left when the police arrived. You aren't allowed to own pythons in the city of Brantford, much less take them to a motel for the evening. They probably would have preferred five stars.


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The Week in Review – 13 July
"We face profound economic challenges"
Last Wednesday, the Chancellor delivered an Economic Update on the government's plan to rebuild the economy. Rishi Sunak outlined his Plan for Jobs, the second phase of the government's economic response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Before detailing his plan, Rishi Sunak stated that, as a nation "we face profound economic challenges" on the road to recovery. To support people in retaining or finding jobs, he announced a 'Job Retention Bonus' of £1,000 per employee, for employers bringing back furloughed staff, retained until 31 January 2021 and a £2bn 'Kickstart Scheme' to help younger people find jobs, traineeships and apprenticeships.
Focusing on job creation, specifically "green jobs", he announced a £3bn package to improve the energy efficiency of homes and public buildings, supporting around 140,000 green jobs. Big news for many potential home movers, was the announcement of a 'Stamp Duty holiday' until 31 March 2021, temporarily increasing the threshold from £125,000 to £500,000, applicable in England and Northern Ireland.
He concluded with his plan to protect jobs in the hard-hit tourism and hospitality sectors, with a "unique" 'Eat Out to Help Out' discount scheme, to attract customers back into restaurants, cafes and pubs during August and a reduction of VAT on food, accommodation and attractions from 20% to 5%, effective from 15 July 2020 to 12 January 2021.
Further job cuts
Another raft of retail job cuts were announced last week, with John Lewis and Boots the most recent casualties. The two high street giants announced 5,300 jobs will be lost and numerous stores across the country will be closed. John Lewis said it had to 'secure the business's long-term future and respond to customers' shopping needs.' The sad news comes amid warnings that the economic support announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, will not be sufficient to prevent millions of job losses. Last week, Rishi Sunak acknowledged that he cannot protect every job as the UK enters a "severe recession."
At the tail end of last week, European shares rose on positive industrial output data from France and Italy. On Friday, the main UK indices recovered from three consecutive days of losses. US stocks rose on Friday, as positive analysis of antiviral drug remdesivir helped alleviate investor concerns over a record rise in virus cases stateside.
Back on the agenda
Culture Secretary, Oliver Dowden announced that from Saturday (11 July) outdoor swimming pools and outdoor live theatres could reopen, with social distancing adhered to. Two weeks later (25 July) indoor gyms, sports facilities and pools will be able to reopen. During the Downing Street announcement, Dowden said, "Normal life is slowly returning" and added, "I'm urging the British people to make the most of this summer safely. We need them to support the places that we all love." In addition, beauticians, tanning salons and tattooists can reopen on Monday, but the Culture Secretary cautioned that restrictions will be reintroduced if the virus starts to spike.
UK nations
Last week the Scottish government approved most air bridge travel destinations set out by UK ministers, meaning that from 10 July Scottish residents could travel to 57 countries without having to self-isolate on returning. However, unlike in England, Spain has been omitted from the list due to concerns about the prevalence of the virus. In Wales, it has been confirmed that all state schools will be fully reopened by September. At the end of last week, during a People's Prime Minister Questions session, Boris Johnson suggested that face masks could be made mandatory for shops and enclosed spaces, "I do think we need to be stricter in insisting people wear face coverings in confined spaces where they are meeting people they don't normally meet."
On your bike
Last week, Halfords revealed that bike sales rose 57.1% during the 13-week period to 3 July. Throughout lockdown, cycle sales have surged as many people chose to get on their bikes to avoid public transport, a trend set to continue.
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Psalm 24Entrance into the TempleOf David. A Psalm. 1 The earth is the L ord's and all that is in it, the world, and those who live in it; 2 for he has founded it on the seas, and established it on the rivers. 3 Who shall ascend the hill of the L ord? And who shall stand in his holy place? 4 Those who have clean hands and pure hearts, who do not lift up their souls to what is false, and do not swear deceitfully. 5 They will receive blessing from the L ord, and vindication from the God of their salvation. 6 Such is the company of those who seek him, who seek the face of the God of Jacob. Selah 7 Lift up your heads, O gates! and be lifted up, O ancient doors! that the King of glory may come in. 8 Who is the King of glory? The L ord, strong and mighty, the L ord, mighty in battle. 9 Lift up your heads, O gates! and be lifted up, O ancient doors! that the King of glory may come in. 10 Who is this King of glory? The L ord of hosts, he is the King of glory. Selah New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by
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1. The earth is Jehovah's. We will find in many other places the children of Abraham compared with all the rest of mankind, that the free goodness of God, in selecting them from all other nations, and in embracing them with his favor, may shine forth the more conspicuously. The object of the beginning of the psalm is to show that the Jews had nothing of themselves which could entitle them to approach nearer or more familiarly to God than the Gentiles. As God by his providence preserves the world, the power of his government is alike extended to all, so that he ought to be worshipped by all, even as he also shows to all men, without exception, the fatherly care he has about them. But since he preferred the Jews to all other nations, it was indispensably necessary that there should be some sacred bond of connection between him and them, which might distinguish them from the heathen nations. By this argument David invites and exhorts them to holiness. He tells them that it was reasonable that those whom God had adopted as his children, should bear certain marks peculiar to themselves, and not be altogether like strangers. Not that he incites them to endeavor to prejudice God against others, in order to gain his exclusive favor; but he teaches them, from the end or design of their election, that they shall then have secured to them the firm and peaceful possession of the honor which God had conferred upon them above other nations, when they devote themselves to an upright and holy life. 540540 "Qu'adonc ils entrerent en ferme et paisible possession de l'honneur que Dieu leur a fait par dessus les autres nations." — Fr. In vain would they have been collected together into a distinct body, as the peculiar people of God, if they did not apply themselves to the cultivation of holiness. In short, the Psalmist pronounces God to be the King of the whole world, to let all men know that, even by the law of nature, they are bound to serve him. And by declaring that he made a covenant of salvation with a small portion of mankind, and by the erection of the tabernacle, gave the children of Abraham the symbol of his presence, thereby to assure them of his dwelling in the midst of them, he teaches them that they must endeavor to have purity of heart and of hands, if they would be accounted the members of his sacred family. With respect to the word fullness, I admit that under it all the riches with which the earth is adorned are comprehended, as is proved by the authority of Paul; but I have no doubt that the Psalmist intends by the expression men themselves, who are the most illustrious ornament and glory of the earth. If they should fail, the earth would exhibit a scene of desolation and solitude, not less hideous than if God should despoil it of all its other riches. To what purpose are there produced so many kinds of fruit, and in so great abundance, and why are there so many pleasant and delightful countries, if it is not for the use and comfort of men? 541541 "Car a quelle fin font produits des fruits de tant de sortes, et en telle abondance, et qu'il y a tant de vieux de plaisance, si non pour l'usage et commodite des hommes?" — Fr. Accordingly, David explains, in the following clause, that it is principally of men that he speaks. It is his usual manner to repeat the same thing twice, and here the fullness of the earth, and the inhabitants of the world, have the same meaning. I do not, however, deny that the riches with which the earth abounds for the use of men, are comprehended under these expressions. Paul, therefore, (1 Corinthians 10:26) when discoursing concerning meats, justly quotes this passage in support of his argument, maintaining that no kind of food is unclean, because, "the earth is the Lord's, and the fullness thereof." 2. For he hath founded it upon the seas. The Psalmist here confirms the truth, that men are rightfully under the authority and power of God, so that in all places and countries they ought to acknowledge him as King. And he confirms it from the very order manifested in the creation; for the wonderful providence of God is clearly reflected in the whole face of the earth. In order to prove this, he brings forward the proof of it, which is most evident. How is it that the earth appears above the water, but because God purposely intended to prepare a habitation for men? Philosophers themselves admit, that as the element of the water is higher than the earth, it is contrary to the nature of the two elements 542542 "C'est contre la nature des deux elemens." — Fr. for any part of the earth to continue uncovered with the waters, and habitable. Accordingly, Job (Job 28:11, 25) extols, in magnificent terms, that signal miracle by which God restrains the violent and tempestuous ragings of the sea, that it may not overwhelm the earth, which, if not thus restrained, it would immediately do and produce horrible confusion. Nor does Moses forget to mention this in the history of the creation. After having narrated that the waters were spread abroad so as to cover the whole earth, he adds, that by an express command of God they retired into one place, in order to leave empty space for the living creatures which were afterwards to be created, (Genesis 1:9) From that passage we learn that God had a care about men before they existed, inasmuch as he prepared for them a dwelling-place and other conveniences; and that he did not regard them as entire strangers, seeing he provided for their necessities, not less liberally than the father of a family does for his own children. David does not here dispute philosophically concerning the situation of the earth, when he says, that it has been founded upon the seas. He uses popular language, and adapts himself to the capacity of the unlearned. Yet this manner of speaking, which is taken from what may be judged of by the eye, is not without reason. The element of earth, it is true, in so far as it occupies the lowest place in the order of the sphere, is beneath the waters; but the habitable part of the earth is above the water, and how can we account for it, that this separation of the water from the earth remains stable, but because God has put the waters underneath, as it were for a foundation? Now, as from the creation of the world, God extended his fatherly care to all mankind, the prerogative of honor, by which the Jews excelled all other nations, proceeded only from the free and sovereign choice by which God distinguished them. 3. Who shall ascend unto. It being very well known that it was of pure grace that God erected his sanctuary, and chose for himself a dwelling-place among the Jews, David makes only a tacit reference to this subject. 543543 "Il n'en fait yci que bien petite mention et comme en passant." — Fr. "He here only slightly adverts to this subject, and as it were in passing." He insists principally on the other point contained in the verse, that of distinguishing true Israelites from the false and bastards. He takes the argument by which he exhorts the Jews to lead a holy and righteous life from this, that God had separated them from the rest of the world, to be his peculiar inheritance. The rest of mankind, it is true, seeing they were created by him, belong to his empire; but he who occupies a place in the church is more nearly related to him. All those, therefore, whom God receives into his flock he calls to holiness; and he lays them under obligations to follow it by his adoption. Moreover, by these words David indirectly rebukes hypocrites, who scrupled not falsely to take to themselves the holy name of God, as we know that they are usually lifted up with pride, because of the titles which they take without having the excellencies which these titles imply, contenting themselves with bearing only outside distinctions; 544544 "Comme nous s'avons que c'est leur coustume de s'eslever par orgueil a cause des titres qu'ils prenent sans avoir l'effect, se contentans de porter seulement les marques par dehors." — Fr. yea, rather he purposely magnifies this singular grace of God, that every man may learn for himself, that he has no right of entrance or access to the sanctuary, unless he sanctify himself in order to serve God in purity. The ungodly and wicked, it is true, were in the habit of resorting to the tabernacle; and, therefore, God, by the Prophet Isaiah, (Isaiah 1:12) reproaches them for coming unworthily into his courts, and wearing the pavement thereof. But David here treats of those who may lawfully enter into God's sanctuary. The house of God being holy, if any rashly, and without a right, rush into it, their corruption and abuse are nothing else but polluting it. As therefore they do not go up thither lawfully, David makes no account of their going up; yea, rather, under these words there is included a severe rebuke, of the conduct of wicked and profane men, in daring to go up into the sanctuary, and to pollute it with their impurity. On this subject I have spoken more fully on the 15th psalm. In the second part of the verse he seems to denote perseverance, as if he had said, Who shall go up into the hill of Sion, to appear and stand in the presence of God? The Hebrew word קום, kum, it is true, sometimes signifies to rise up, but it is generally taken for to stand, as we have seen in the first psalm. And although this is a repetition of the same idea, stated in the preceding clause, it is not simply so, but David, by expressing the end for which they ought to go up, illustrates and amplifies the subject; and this repetition and amplification we find him often making use of in other psalms. In short, how much soever the wicked were mingled with the good in the church, in the time of David, he declares how vain a thing it is to make an external profession unless there be, at the same time, truth in the inward man. What he says concerning the tabernacle of the covenant must be applied to the continual government of the church. 4. He who is clean of hands, and pure of heart. Under the purity of the hands and of the heart, and the reverence of God's name, he comprehends all religion, and denotes a well ordered life. True purity, no doubt, has its seat in the heart, but it manifests its fruits in the works of the hands. The Psalmist, therefore, very properly joins to a pure heart the purity of the whole life; for that man acts a ridiculous part who boasts of having a sound heart, if he does not show by his fruits that the root is good. On the other hand, it will not suffice to frame the hands, feet, and eyes, according to the rule of righteousness, unless purity of heart precede outward continence. If any man should think it absurd that the first place is given to the hands, we answer without hesitation, that effects are often named before their causes, not that they precede them in order, but because it is sometimes advantageous to begin with things which are best known. David, then, would have the Jews to bring into the presence of God pure hands, and these along with an unfeigned heart. To lift up, or to take his soul, I have no doubt is here put for to swear. It is, therefore, here required of the servants of God, that when they swear, they do it with reverence and in good conscience, 545545 "Par ainsi il est yci requis des serviteurs de Dieu, que quand ils jurent, ce soit avec reverence et en bonne conscience." — Fr. and, under one particular, by synecdoche, is denoted the duty of observing fidelity and integrity in all the affairs of life. That mention is here made of oaths, appears from the words which immediately follow, And hath not sworn deceitfully, which are added as explanatory of what goes before. As, however, there is a twofold reading of the Hebrew word for soul, that is to say, as it may be read, my soul, or his soul, on account of the point hirek, some Jewish commentators read, Who hath not lifted up my soul to vanity, 546546 The textual reading is נפשו, naphshiv, his soul; the marginal reading is נפשו, naphshi, my soul. But the textual reading, from its clearness and simplicity, is, without doubt, the correct one. "The points," says Hammond, "direct to render נפשת my soul, and so the interlinear reads anilmain roeare, my soul or life, as if it were making God the speaker of this verse, and then it is God's life or soul. But the text writing וnot י, and the context agreeing with it, the punctuation must, in reason, give place; and, accordingly, all the ancient interpreters appear to have read it נפשו, his soul, meaning by that his own soul, or the soul of the swearer." and understand the word my as spoken of God, an exposition which I reject as harsh and strained. It is a manner of speaking which carries in it great emphasis, for it means, that those who swear offer their souls as pledges to God. Some, however, may perhaps prefer the opinion, that to lift up the soul, is put for to apply it to lying, an interpretation to the adoption of which I have no great objection, for it makes little difference as to the sense. A question may here be raised — it may be asked, why David does not say so much as one word concerning faith and calling upon God. The reason of this is easily explained. As it seldom happens that a man behaves himself uprightly and innocently towards his brethren, unless he is so endued with the true fear of God as to walk circumspectly before him, David very justly forms his estimate of the piety of men towards God by the character of their conduct towards their fellow-men. For the same reason, Christ (Matthew 23:23) represents judgment, mercy, and faith, as the principal points of the law; and Paul calls "charity" at one time "the end of the law," (1 Timothy 1:5) and at another "the bond of perfection" (Colossians 3:14.) 5. He shall receive blessing. The more effectually to move the minds of the Israelites, David declares that nothing is more desirable than to be numbered among the flock of God, and to be members of the church. We must here consider that there is an implied contrast between true Israelites and those of them who were degenerate and bastards. The more license the wicked give themselves, the more presumptuous are they in pretending to the name of God, as if he were under obligation to them, because they are adorned with the same outward symbols or badges as true believers. Accordingly, the demonstrative pronoun this, in the following verse, is of great weight, for it expressly excludes all that bastard generation which gloried only in the mask of external ceremonies. And in this verse, when he speaks of blessing, he intimates that it is not those who boast of being the servants of God, while they have only the name, who shall be partakers of the promised blessing, but those only who answer to their calling with their whole heart, and without hypocrisy. It is, as we have already observed, a very powerful inducement to godliness and an upright life, when the faithful are assured that they do not lose their labor in following righteousness, since God has in reserve for them a blessing which cannot fail them. The word righteousness may be explained two ways. It either means all the benefits of God, by which he proves himself to be righteous and faithful towards his people in keeping his promises to them, or it denotes the fruit or reward of the believer's righteousness. Indeed, David's meaning is abundantly manifest. He intends to show on the one hand, that it is not to be expected that the fruit or reward of righteousness will be bestowed on those who unrighteously profane God's sacred worship; and on the other hand, that it is impossible for God to disappoint his true worshippers; for it is his peculiar office to give evidence of his righteousness by doing them good. 6. This is the generation. I have just now observed, that by the demonstrative pronoun this, the Psalmist erases from the catalogue of the servants of God all counterfeit Israelites, who, trusting only to their circumcision and the sacrifices of beasts, have no concern about offering themselves to God; and yet, at the same time, they rashly thrust themselves into the church. Such persons may pretend to have delight in the service of God, by often coming to his temple, but they have no other design than to withdraw themselves from him as far as they can. Now, as nothing was more common in the mouths of each of them than to say, that they all belonged to the holy seed, the Psalmist has limited the name of holy generation to the true observers of the law; as if he had said, All who have sprung from Abraham, according to the flesh, are not, on that account, his legitimate children. It is, no doubt, truly said in many other places, as we shall see in Psalm 27, that those sought the face of God who, to testify their godliness, exercised themselves in the ceremonies before the ark of the covenant; that is to say, if they were brought thither by a pure and holy affection. But as hypocrites seek God externally in a certain way, as well as true saints, while yet they shun him by their windings and false pretences, 548548 "Lequel toutesfois ils fuyent par leurs destours et faux semblans." — Fr. David here declares that God is not sought in truth unless there go before a zealous cultivation of holiness and righteousness. To give the sentence greater emphasis, he repeats it, using the second person, and addressing his discourse to God. 549549 He first says, "That seek him," and next, "That seek thy face." It is as if he summoned before the judgment-seat of God hypocrites, who account it nothing falsely to use the name of God before the world; and he thus teaches us, that whatever they may say in their empty talk among men, the judgment of God will be a very different matter. He adds the word Jacob, for the confirmation of the same doctrine putting it for those who were descended from Jacob; as if he had said, Although circumcision distinguishes all the seed of Jacob according to the flesh from the Gentiles, yet we can only distinguish the chosen people by the fear and reverence of God, as Christ said, "Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!" (John 1:47.) 7. Lift up your heads, O ye gates! The magnificent and splendid structure of the temple, in which there was more outward majesty than in the tabernacle, not being yet erected, David here speaks of the future building of it. By doing this, he encourages the pious Israelites to employ themselves more willingly, and with greater confidence, in the ceremonial observances of the law. It was no ordinary token of the goodness of God that he condescended to dwell in the midst of them by a visible symbol of his presence, and was willing that his heavenly dwelling-place should be seen upon earth. This doctrine ought to be of use to us at this day; for it is an instance of the inestimable grace of God, that so far as the infirmity of our flesh will permit, we are lifted up even to God by the exercises of religion. What is the design of the preaching of the word, the sacraments, the holy assemblies, and the whole external government of the church, but that we may be united to God? It is not, therefore, without good reason that David extols so highly the service of God appointed in the law, seeing God exhibited himself to his saints in the ark of the covenant, and thereby gave them a certain pledge of speedy succor whenever they should invoke him for aid. God, it is true, "dwelleth not in temples made with hands," nor does he take delight in outward pomp; but as it was useful, and as it was also the pleasure of God, that his ancient people, who were rude, and still in their infancy, should be lifted up to him by earthly elements, David does not here hesitate to set forth to them, for the confirmation of their faith, the sumptuous building of the temple, to assure them that it was not a useless theater; but that when they rightly worshipped God in it, according to the appointment of his word, they stood as it were in his presence, and would actually experience that he was near them. The amount of what is stated is, that in proportion as the temple which God had commanded to be built to him upon mount Sion, surpassed the tabernacle in magnificence, it would be so much the brighter a mirror of the glory and power of God dwelling among the Jews. In the meantime, as David himself burned with intense desire for the erection of the temple, so he wished to inflame the hearts of all the godly with the same ardent desire, that, aided by the rudiments of the law, they might make more and more progress in the fear of God. He terms the gates, everlasting, because the promise of God secured their continual stability. The temple excelled in materials and in workmanship, but its chief excellence consisted in this, that the promise of God was engraven upon it, as we shall see in Psalm 132:14, "This is my rest for ever." In terming the gates everlasting, the Psalmist, at the same time, I have no doubt, makes a tacit contrast between the tabernacle and the temple. The tabernacle never had any certain abiding place, but being from time to time transported from one place to another, was like a wayfaring man. When, however, mount Sion was chosen, and the temple built, God then began to have there a certain and fixed place of abode. By the coming of Christ, that visible shadow vanished, and it is therefore not wonderful that the temple is no longer to be seen upon mount Sion, seeing it is now so great as to occupy the whole world. If it is objected, that at the time of the Babylonish captivity the gates which Solomon had built were demolished, I answer, God's decree stood fast, notwithstanding that temporary overthrow; and by virtue of it, the temple was soon after rebuilt; which was the same as if it had always continued entire. The Septuagint has from ignorance corrupted this passage. 550550 The Septuagint reads, Αρατε πύλὰς οἱ ἄρχοντες ὑμῶν, which may be rendered, "Ye princes, lift up your gates." The reading of the Vulgate is similar: "Attollite portas principes vestras" and so is that of the Arabic and Ethiopic. But that rendering, as Calvin justly observes, inadmissible; for in the Hebrew text, the affix כם, kem, your, is joined to ראשי, roshey, heads, and not to שערים, shearim, gates. Although, however the reading of the Septuagint may be translated as above, "Ye princes, lift up your gates," Hammond thinks it more probable, that the translators intended οἱ ἄρχοντες ὑμῶν, your princes, to represent ראשיכם, rashekem, as myertin, by mistake, the construction of the sentence, so your heads, as to give this reading, "Your heads, or princes, lift up the gates, instead of, "Ye gates, lift up your heads." The Hebrew word ראשים, rashim, which we have rendered heads, is no doubt sometimes taken metaphorically for princes; but the word your, which is here annexed to it, sufficiently shows that we cannot draw from it another sense than this — that the gates lift up their heads, otherwise we must say, Your princes. Some, therefore, think that kings and magistrates are here admonished of their duty, which is to open up the way, and give entrance to God. This is a plausible interpretation, but it is too much removed from the design and words of the prophet. Above all, from the natural sense of the words, we may perceive how foolishly and basely the Papists have abused this passage for the confirmation of the gross and ridiculous notion by which they introduce Christ as knocking at the gate of the infernal regions, in order to obtain admission. 551551 "Par lesquels ils introduissent Christ frappant a la porte pour entrer les enfers." — Fr. Let us, therefore, learn from this, to handle the holy word of God with sobriety and reverence, and to hold Papists in detestation, who, as it were, make sport of corrupting and falsifying it in this manner, by their execrable impieties. 552552 "Qui comme sacrileges execrables tienent pour jeu de la corrompre et falsifier en ceste sorte." — Fr. 8. Who is this King of glory? etc The praises by which the power of God is here magnified are intended to tell the Jews that he did not sit idle in his temple, but took up his abode in it, in order to show himself ready to succor his people. It is to be observed, that there is great weight both in the interrogation, and in the repetition of the same sentence. The prophet assumes the person of one who wonders thereby to express with greater effect that God comes armed with invincible power to maintain and save his people, and to keep the faithful in safety under his shadow. We have already said, that when God is spoken of as dwelling in the temple, it is not to be understood as if his infinite and incomprehensible essence had been shut up or confined within it; but that he was present there by his power and grace, as is implied in the promise which he made to Moses, "In all places where I record my name, I will come unto thee, and I will bless thee," (Exodus 20:24.) That this was no vain and empty promise, but that God truly dwelt in the midst of the people, is what the faithful experienced who sought him not superstitiously, as if he had been fixed to the temple, but made use of the temple and of the service which was performed in it for elevating their hearts to heaven. The amount of what is stated is, that whenever the people should call upon God in the temple, it would manifestly appear, from the effect which would follow, that the ark of the covenant was not a vain and an illusory symbol of the presence of God, because he would always stretch forth his omnipotent arm for the defense and protection of his people. The repetition teaches us that true believers cannot be too constant and diligent in meditation on this subject. The Son of God, clothed with our flesh, has now shown himself to be King of glory and Lord of hosts, and he is not entered into his temple only by shadows and figures, but really and in very deed, that he may dwell in the midst of us. There is, therefore, nothing to hinder us from boasting that we shall be invincible by his power. Mount Sion, it is true, is not at this day the place appointed for the sanctuary, and the ark of the covenant is no longer the image or representation of God dwelling between the cherubim; but as we have this privilege in common with the fathers, that, by the preaching of the word and the sacraments, we may be united to God, it becomes us to use these helps with reverence; for if we despise them by a detestable pride, God cannot but at length utterly withdraw himself from us. |


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Dark Full Ride (2002) 18'
perc. quartet for 4 drum sets
Talujon Percussion Quartet with funds from the Mary Flagler Cary Charitable Trust
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When Talujon Percussion Quartet asked me to write a piece for 4 percussionists I immediately thought of the drums. I am a long time fan of drummers and their ability to play simultaneously with both hands and feet, so I thought why not four of them? I went to David Cossin's studio to try ideas out. When we got to the hi-hat I became mesmerized. It's an amazing instrument – 2 cymbals crashing together by means of a foot pedal and struck from above. It produces an enormous range of shimmering colors. Just opening and closing the cymbals allow for symphonic possibilities. You can play the cymbals on the edge, play on the bell (top), roll, attack, be delicate, and my favorite – make the hi-hat roar. The first 7 minutes of the piece are entirely on hi-hats. Then I add in cymbals. That's where the title of the piece comes from – it was printed on the back of one of the ride cymbals. From there the piece spreads out to the drums, eventually leading to a cacophony of conflicting pounding speeds on the whole drum set. Towards of the end of Dark Full Ride the four players are playing beats at different tempos while speeding up and slowing down relative to each other.