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AVS Forum is planning a series of buying guides for the holiday shopping season, and we need your help. Each guide will include the top picks of AVS members based on reviews, threads, and—most importantly—your response to queries such as this one.
So, what are your favorite projectors? Since this is for an upcoming buying guide, we're only looking for currently available models. Simply post a comment with the make(s) and model number(s) and any elaboration you care to add; we might even use your comments in the final buying guide. Perhaps you love the one(s) you own or those you've seen at friends' places. Either way, feel free to include more than one, but please limit your response to the best you've seen among currently available models. You can also consider price and value in your choices—a particular product might not be the absolute best performer, but if it's very good and its price is relatively low, that makes it an outstanding value and worthy of inclusion.
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4K, very bright, excellent image quality, sweet price point for higher end. IMO, next best thing would take you to the $60k range.
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Trinnov, Anthem, SVS, Genelec,
JBL Synthesis/JBL Pro, Paradigm, Kaleidescape, PS Audio, JVC,
Panamorph, LG
Edit: To keep it on topic - I don't own a projector. I do want one and a HT room one day...
Tim S.
Former 35mm and Digital Projectionist @ Regal Cinemas (circa 2012)
Currently watching on: JVC X790, 106" 0.8 Gain Screen, FireTV Stick 4K, PS4, Oppo 203, w/Marantz SR6011, 2 Outlaw M2200, Outlaw Model 5000, SVS Subs, Def Tech Speakers
1) Cheap
2) Bright, even with some ambient light
3) Good bulb life, backed by Epson Warranty
4) Placement flexibility due to lens zoom and lens shift
5) Epson warranty is very good; Canadians can get a great deal in the US, bring it home and still have a valid warranty
6) Better contrast ratio than the lower end 3D projectors
7) Excellent for gaming - no discernible lag
This is a very good entry level projector for anyone buying their first one.
Displays: Samsung PN64F8500/JVC X35
AVR: Pioneer VSX-1130K, 7.1/5.1.2 audio
Sources: HTPC, PS3, XBOX360, Wii
Control: Harmony One
My general recommendations for the more budget projectors:
Benqw7000 (for people wanting amazing 3d, the blacks do let this unit down and the dynamic iris is best left off as its transitions are very obvious [though with brilliant color on it is near on invisible], the 1070 is another option that I can't recommend as I have not seen it but apparently performance is similar at an even lower price. Excluding dark scenes nothing can come close to this projector in terms of it's picture quality that is near it in price.)
Panasonic ae8000 (very solid performance but the real standout is the amazing feature set)
JVC x35 (amazing performance and excellent blacks but sadly lacking a CMS)
Personally I am very interested in dlp's that people would be recommending in the under $5000 price range as I really can't see myself buying anything not a dlp (thought I would be more then happy with the panny and the jvc has tempted me, I just fear buyers remorse with them as I know that I am odd in many ways).
Lastly I think any projector guide should make mention of the Darbee Dablet. It will not be for everyone but everyone with a front projector should go out of their way to try one out.
The picture extremely clear and even the 3-d is masterful. For the price, I think it is one of the best projectors around. The only down side is that the glasses are expensive.
Runs an average of 10~12 hours daily for the past two years without any noticeable loss of brightness, LED colors that are a sight to behold often providing an almost 3-D effect, excellent black level and low-level detail, exhaust fan feels very cool to the touch + pretty quiet and a feature that afaik only Runco LED projectors offer : Tri-stimulus sensors for each R/G/B LED that continuously calibrate for optimum 6.500 Kelvins white color "point" before light reachs the DMD chip.
It is humongous and very heavy but built like a tank...
Sony XBR-940E, Integra DHC-80.2, Oppo 103, Sound Lab A-1 electrostatic speakers,SVS PC12-NSD subs, InnerSound Electrostatic Amp,, Hafler 220 amp, Harman Kardon PA5800 amp, Pioneer LD-W1, Darbee Darblet, DVDO iScan Mini, Nvidia Shield, Yamaha CR-7, Koss ESP/950, Stax SR-40, Audeze Isine 10, etc, etc.
JVC RS500 - Stewart Firehawk - Lumagen Radiance Pro - Anthem D2V - Revel Salon speakers - SV Sound SB13 Ultra sub - Tivo/Nvidia Shield TV/Panasonic UB900
I have no projector at all but I am considering next time around having a hidden motorized screen and projector for every day and movie use.
Trying to enjoy the simple things in life.
Steam: madbrayniak
That would be very complex unless done very basically as every room and projector/screen combo is different.
Got the urge to upgrade to 3d!
Epson 5020!
1> Great price
2> Super bright with lots of ambient lighting
3> 3d is awesome to behold
4> Dual inputs: Computer surfing and watching football
5> Highly recommend it!
But after reading all the positive reviews for The House of Wax and the 3D conversion of The Wizard of Oz, I have ordered the Epson Pro Cinema 6030UB. I can't wait until they start shipping.
My JVS-RS35 works very nicely on my 100" screen in a very dark room. Apart from the limits of the technology (still love CRT's absolute blacks) and display of motion artifacts for some source material, it's more than acceptable. Will take a significant projector at about the same price point for me to move. Have had DLP's in the past (fans are too loud) in addition to CRT (years ago a DWIN). Seems the LCOS type gives me the best balance of quality, features, and with a Lumagen XS and CalMAN license, the best mix to deliver what I need. There's always room for improvement, but it comes at a price. So, watching and waiting to seem something better that's financially approachable.
Hey, I had a Dwin too! Great bang for the buck back at the dawn of time. After that I also went the DLP route, but couldn't stand the rainbows (!) everywhere and the loud color-wheel whine, so for my current projector I went with a JVC RS15 (from AVS naturally ).
I'm planning on going with an Epson 5030 or 6030 for my next projector, so I can do 3D, at least until 4K comes down in price (and has actual media available) in 2-3 years.
Sci-Fi Theater, a modest 13-ft x 18-ft home theater room with riser
PROJECTOR: JVC NX7 | SCREEN: 115" Elunevision Reference 4K 1.0 gain
RECEIVER: Denon X8500H 13.2 | SOURCES: TiVo Bolt, Xbox One X, Apple TV 4K
SUBS: 2 x SVS SB16-Ultra | L/C/R: 3 x JTR 228HT | SURROUNDS: 6 x JTR Single 8HT-lp
ATMOS: 4 x MartinLogan 8" ElectroMotion R | SEATS: Seatcraft Diamante
IMO you need to break this down along your forum ;
-PJ below $3k; I guess 70% buy here
-PK above $3k; I guess 30% buy here
and I'll add a 3rd category:
-PJ above $10k; I guess 5% from the 30% above $3k buy here
It's so much budget driven, so 1 paintbrush for all PJ's leaves too big
Would be nice to see industry breakout vs my swag
Mike Rosinski P.E. Hot links:
HToM July-2015 .. IB Sub ..Energy Time Curve
DIY Acoustic treatments .. 130" 2.35:1 screen .. Anamorphic lens sled
Optoma HD25e
- Long manufacture's claimed bulb life.
- Plenty bright in a light controlled room using "Eco" mode
- Quiet when not in "High Altitude" mode.
- Good picture quality using preset "Reference" mode.
The new 2014 line of JVCs seem to have increased performance yet again, so those are what I recommend to friends.
and +1 on the recommendations for the the Darbee.
After seeing countless pj in different showrooms, home theaters, and reading all the reviews possible, in the realm of "possible and affordable" for the common man, DLP when done right is hard to beat. even now after a good 10 years of solid technology improvements, JVC for best black levels, but there is definitely an image quality superiority to DLP when calibrated well, imo. InFocus was the king of DLP until they bowed out.
What is it that give DLP "image quality superiority" over JVC LCoS?
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Positionly.com (which also owns Position.ly) has just announced raising $300,000 from Point Nine Capital Mariusz Gralewski, the founder of goldenline.pl and Michal Skrzynski, founder of niania.pl.
The premise of Positionly is this: search engine optimization (SEO) has become such an important component of the marketing strategy, that any marketing or business executive should have tools to understand the status and dynamics of its website positioning in Google and other search engines.
To do that Positionly created a simple cloud-based dashboard, which allows entering or uploading keywords and receive daily updates and ad-hoc reports about the website ranking in a number of search engines. The prices range from $19 to $99 per month and there is a free option for one website and 5 keywords.
During our market research efforts last year we have been contacted by the company called Link Assistant from Belarus. The company appears to also be going after the same large segment targeting anyone from a blogger to enterprise level clients such as Microsoft Germany or GE. So far Link Assistant has 380,000 users which it acquired purely through bootstrapped efforts.
Link Assistant is a desktop software, which is offered either free, or for Euro 100 or Euro 250 fixed license fee and something like $6.75 per month for regular updates. Desktop client works rather slow but it gives many more search engine position checks and unlimited keywords in the free version. The trick is that you can not save the results so there is no way to track the progress.
Other competitors include a more pricey options from SEOmoz, Conductor and Searchmetrics.
Positionly's co-founder Grzegorz Kazulak has previously founded a software development company Alluniq, which specializes on Ruby on Rails. This is one more proof of how software development and outsourcing industry seed funds innovative efforts.
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The University of Florida Alumni Association was organized and chartered in 1906 by the first group of graduates from the Gainesville campus. Today, alumni on record total nearly 350,000. We have alumni in every state and in more than 100 countries.
The Alumni Association is responsible for a network of nearly 100 Gator Clubs® in Florida, across the U.S. and internationally. These clubs are composed of alumni and friends who represent UF in their communities, holding a wide variety of programs and events in support of the University of Florida.
Please visit the Alumni Association's website to become a member and for more information.


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We just recently saw Q2 come to a close, and a flurry of findings of Q2 activity in the paid search arena have been published. Three reports hit our inboxes yesterday, one from Adobe's Digital Marketing, one from Kenshoo and one from The Search Agency – all highlighting paid search spend, click-through rates, cost per click and more by engine and device in Q2. Here's a snapshot of some of those findings.
Spend is up across the board, according to the three studies.
United States
The Search Agency reported a 22 percent increase year-over-year (YoY) in paid search spend. Here's a snapshot of not only spend, but also clicks, click-through rate, and cost per click YoY:
The Americas
For North America and South America combined, Kenshoo reported a total of 25 percent spend increase YoY.
Here, Kenshoo shows spend relative to revenue YoY:
U.S. + U.K. and Germany
Adobe's data showed the three countries with a collective 25 percent growth in spend YoY.
Clicks and Click-Through Rate (CTR) by Engine
When it came to clicks and CTR in Q2, results were mixed.
United States
The Search Agency showed clicks were up on both Google and Bing in Q2, 38 percent and 20 percent, respectively. An increased CTR plus the increase in advertising spend, said The Search Agency, "is indicative of a strengthened economy."
U.S. + U.K. and Germany
Adobe reported CTR on Bing-Yahoo was down, while Google's CTR rose 20 percent in Q2 2014, and said it was likely due to "Google changing its text ad formats for search queries (denoted by a subtle yellow 'Ad' icon opposed to being explicitly highlighted as ad or sponsored result)."
The Americas
Kenshoo data showed CTR was up 2.3 percent in Q2 in the Americas.
Cost per Click (CPC)
CPC data varied by study in the Q2 roundup.
United States
Google's CPC decreased by 16 percent, while Bing CPC increased 27 percent in Q2, The Search Agency reported.
U.S. + U.K. and Germany
Adobe's stats show CPC growing in Q2 for all but Yahoo-Bing in the U.S. Overall, said Adobe, Google CPC increased 4 percent YoY.
The Americas
Kenshoo data showed the average CPC in Q2 for the Americas at $0.63.


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It is April. National Poetry Month. And though I love poetry all the year round, I am always wishing I wrote more of it come April. It gives me a chance to exercise concision in my word choice. The following poem is a villanelle, which is a structured poem that tightens those rules even further.
Quoting straight from poets.org:
The highly structured villanelle is a nineteen-line poem with two repeating rhymes and two refrains. The form is made up of five tercets followed by a quatrain. The first and third lines of the opening tercet are repeated alternately in the last lines of the succeeding stanzas; then in the final stanza, the refrain serves as the poem's two concluding lines.
Did you catch all that? No? Maybe you'll recognize the pattern below, or from a rather famous poem most know, Do not go gentle into that good night by Dylan Thomas. (You can find the full text of that piece here, though I believe my favorite villanelle is by Sylvia Plath, called Mad Girl's Love Song.)
You Take My Hand
Chin smacked hard on where you're meant to stand,
this press of flood can hold you in its rush.
That river breaks its bank, you take my hand.
The rush is loud and all that you can hear–
detritus churned up inside the crush,
chin smacked hard on where you're meant to stand.
Dare I offer up a kindness here,
where sun will brush your cheek in warming blush?
That river breaks its bank, you take my hand.
And if my head's held down by what I fear,
hollowed out by my own hand and hush,
chin smacked hard on where I'm meant to stand,
muddied up by waters once run clear,
gaze set down on barren fields once lush–
that river breaks its bank, you take my hand.
Blessing bound in friend rebuilding near,
side by side in spring's beginning flush,
chin smacked hard on where we're meant to stand.
That river breaks its bank, you take my hand.


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Hello all! Missed us? We've been absent trying to rejig and rethink some things regarding our brand/identity (whatever that means), which has put us in a state of postlessness for the last week, but that doesn't mean we haven't been hard at work (honest!). I've been cracking on with some more city building and have some stuff I'd like to show you.
Our city has come a long way from being just a drawing on a scrap of paper, and I'm glad to say it's looking better every day; we now have a good set of buildings, a gurt-lush crater, and even some roads! I'm still working on decorating the hole a bit, but today I've been looking at actually populating the scene with all those buildings I've modelled. So, how do we do this in a sensible way? The obvious method would be to duplicate and place each individual building down to make some kind of city-like formation, but the problem is I don't really want Carpel Tunnel Syndrome, and I'd like to go outside at least once this week. The answer, then? Why, hair of course!
Let me explain. Particles are a very efficient way of distributing multiple sprites (whether they be meshes, images or otherwise) across a plane or object. This is often used to create hair, ash, rain, or pretty much anything you want repeated. Blender has a nice little tool to create particle effects, and one that specifically allows for hair simulation. Perhaps a little strangely, this also works very well for buildings. (as you can see in this very nice tutorial from the Blender Guru himself, Andrew Price)
We can define our buildings as a group to protrude from every vertex along a given mesh. This creates a huge block of buildings, which is great, but we need gaps to fit in roads and pavement. Defining these is as easy as deleting a row of vertices though, so no big deal, and this even lets us cut a hole in the mesh to fit our crater in. in it's rawest form, this effect produces something like the image below.
Now, as is nearly always the case with things like this, the solution to this problem has highlighted some other areas I need to focus on. Namely;
Building Variation; Although I've created a pretty large variety of models, to an eye paying any kind of attention to the scene, some repetition jumps out at you fairly suddenly. The square/rectangular buildings do well to blend in with the others, but it's the more whacky numbers that spoil the scene. There are various solutions to this; I'll probably use a combination of;
– Creating a few more square buildings
– Decreasing the number of 'odd' looking buildings in the defined group, by duplicating the existing square buildings to generate a more square-biased ratio.
– Using the 'Odd' looking buildings as unique, standout pieces of architecture; grouping them in a single area and scaling them up a tad (a la New York, London, or pretty much any city with skyscrapers)
– Creating the illusion of variation via rotation, scale, and the addition of duplicate buildings with varying colour correction.
2. It all seems a bit flat; Yeah, I guess cities in the US do find themselves on flat land, and I have taken a lot of inspiration from the US idea of a 'city' (high-rises, skyscrapers and whatnot), but I come from England where everything's a bit more shit and disorganised. We have hills, god damnit! Our buildings follow the contours of the earth, like the universe intended! WE LOVE TO SUFFER THE HARSH REALITIES OF A BUMPY TERRAIN! So, I plan to use a lovely little add-on (a landscape generator) which should allow us to place buildings on an ever so slight, fairly random and natural-looking gradient. This should (I think) add a little realism. It also helps with the next issue on the list, too! (which is…)
3. The horizon; You can't see it from the picture above, but the horizon line is rather sharp and unpleasant to look at. No horizon is a perfectly straight line, unless you're looking at the sea, so I need to figure out a way of dealing with that.
Part of the solution is almost definitely using the method mentioned above; the landscape generator. It makes sense if hills get in the way of your eyeline, it's what you expect from a view, isn't it? The second is the use of atmospheric perspective; The further away something is, the less saturated it is, and a huge view will often end in a hazy white mist. This should help make the horizon feel a little more natural, but it'll also emulate scale, which is something we definitely want going on if the city is to be believed.
The third part is probably cloud cover as well as a bit of mist. I think this will not only help to ease the eye off as it reaches the horizon-line, but should also add to the atmosphere. I mean, who doesn't love a bit of creepy-ass smog to go with their post-apocalyptic cityscape? Sissies, that's who. To do this I'll be sculpting some fluffy-looking geometry, throw in a displacement modifier and a subdivision surface to add detail and smooth it, and then use a volume scatter node as a material. Here's a test I did with a teacup and a cloud:
Rendered (but not yet complete)
And here's a 1st draft of the city's version.
Looks a bit like it's covered in whipped cream, in object mode.
But a lot more cloud-like when rendered, if a little obnoxious and overpowering. Also noticing some strange artefacts here and there, so need to sort them out.
With all that in place, I think the city will look that little more believable.
Anyway, that's probably enough for one day; Hope this has been helpful to some of you, and if ever you find the time, let me know what you think of the city so far! Make sure to like, share and subscribe, too, because we need all the reassurance we can get…
Thanks for reading, and check back soon for more articles!
Lots of Love,


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Sony's CCCD exit
A quick post from Ottawa – the student summit + conference were great!
As mentioned on a number of sites (Furdlog, Slashdot, Joi Ito) + my mailbox (thanks, Niko and Alex!): Sony stops producing copy-controlled CDs.
That's awesome news. Curious when they will throw OpenMG out of the window.


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HPfHR- More exciting web-site improvenments!
Dear All,
Well its looking pretty ugly (and depressing) down there in the Senate these days (the NY Times has a good description of the shenanigans), but what seems most distressing to me is that for the rest of us there is a kind of ambivalence and even apathy in the air; like what comes from overwhelming exasperation and helplessness at what is happening.
I am not really sure what is going to emerge from all this, but I hope it will be something that will at least help cover most of the population. Its clear that it isn't going to be much more than that.
In the mean time, I think we need to continue to push for EMBRACE. I have taken a bit of time in the last two weekends to update the website even more. Please take a look: www.hpfhr.org. You will see that I have added several new web pages (see the side bar on the Home Page) that show the advantages of EMBRACE from different points of view, including patients, physicians, politicians and businesses. I am working to complete the Business and the Insurance pages and would be glad for any suggestions on these or any part of the site. I am hoping that these pages will help more people to understand the advantages of EMBRACE.
So, if you know anyone or meet anyone who you think might be interested (especially patients and politicians) please direct them to the web site. Also: to make it easier to remember I obtained a new web address: www.TheEmbracePlan.org. It will direct everyone to www.hpfhr.org!
Take care,
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After starving fans of their songs for about four years, music trio Praye are ready with their latest single.
The song, 'Gbang Gban,' produced by Lynx Entertainment artiste Kidi, will be released tomorrow, October 12, 2018.
Speaking on Citi FM's 'Celebrity Radar' about a week ago, Choirmaster (a member of the group) said they would be releasing two singles of their upcoming ten-track album, before the end of the year.
"The group is ready. So far we've recorded about songs but in the meantime we are dropping two. It took us a long time but we have been preparing to give something good to our fans. In a week or two, our fans are going to have a feel of the Christmas banger," he said.
Since they announced their comeback the trio have seriously been promoting their group works on their social media handles.
The Praye group joined the music industry in 2004 after they emerged winners of the maiden edition of the Nescafe African Revelations talent hunt.
They gained much prominent in Ghanaian music industry and other African countries with hit songs such as 'Shordy,' 'Angelina,' 'Jacket', among others.
In 2014, members of the group went their separate ways but two of them (Kente and Big J) came back later to keep the group and produced few songs.
Choirmaster after the break up also released songs like 'Catwalk,' 'Ghana's Most Beautiful' and 'Pull Him Down' and 'Double Up.'
Former manager of Becca, Kiki Banson of EKB Records is behind the comeback of the Praye Group.
It is expected that their first single 'Gban Gban' will cement their return to the Ghanaian music industry as a group.
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This book was sent across by the author for review. This is extra special since it is a signed copy and it also comes with wishes and blessings for the year ahead. Thanks Shubha Vilasji..
Ramayana is narrated in a beautiful way with a lot of side notes and footnotes,in this book, to make the reading all the more pleasurable.
This book too shall be a part of the reading challenges that I have signed up for...


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Fall is my dream season. I feel like it is the season that screams "fashion". You get to layer up your pieces, wear cute wedges, fashionable over-the-knee boots, beanies, scarfs.. and the list goes on.
Below are a few of the trends for this season and an image to show you what it's all about. Remember, these are trends – so if you do not like all of them, that's fine, stick with what you know and get a few trend pieces for your wardrobe, whether it be a beanie, a scarf, or a beautiful coat.
If this fall favorite is not your style, or too out there for you, stick to the winter beanie, it will keep you warm on the cool fall nights and is a great style piece.
Leopard is a great fall print. You can wear the print in your scarf, your flats, your blouse or even your cardigan. It is a great neutral print that can be paired with just about anything.
Emerald Green
This is the emerald green that we are going for. This printed sweater is great, but if you can find a beautiful emerald green jacket definitely pick one up! This picture also showcases two other trends, leather and print. If this color is too bold for you to wear on your body, why not try your nails?
These two images show you layering for both women and men. Remember, if your outfit does not need layering, do not add it just to make it a trend. You do not want to be smothering yourself in clothing, try and pick softer items to layer with.
Leather, leather, leather. Whether you have this trend in your boots, your handbag, your jacket or in your pants, it is a classic look that is huge this season. A classic pair of leather pants with a black blouse should be a staple outfit. Or you can dress it down with some layers on top.
If you are tired of the same old black leather leggings, why not try a colored pair? Bordeaux color looks stunning in leather.
Over the knee boots
Over the knee boots are great for those days when you want to remain casual, and just throw on a pair of leggings and layer up your top half. Or you can get a dressier over the knee boot with a heel to dress up your outfit.
Slouchy Pants
I am obsessed with the peg style trousers this season. ASOS has a few of them (picture below). There is also a high wasted version of the peg trouser that would look super cute with a crop top and a blazer, paired with a pair of booties. Have fun with this style.
If you are not in to the full fur jackets, that is totally fine, not a lot of people are. I mean there are only so many places you can go to with a fur jacket on! Try finding a coat that has fur trim, that adds some character to your outfit. If you don't want it on your jacket, why not a cute fall fur vest that you can layer with?
Hope you enjoyed these trends… Now how will you incorporate them into your wardrobe?
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AssemblyTools necessitava di un nuovo design di logo e ha lanciato un contest su 99designs.
È stato scelto un vincitore tra 94 design presentati da 37 designer.
We are looking for a logo for our industrial assembly tool sales company. The company name is "Lou Zampini & Associates".
Lou Zampini & Associates
Industrial Assembly Tool Sales
Desired Color Scheme:
Maroon, Black, Grey (please see our website for colors)
Desired Style:
Modern, professional looking incorporating element(s) from our products
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3d pers. sing. pres. of {Write}, for writeth. --Chaucer.
\Writ\, archaic
imp. & p. p. of {Write}. --Dryden.
\Writ\, n. [AS. writ, gewrit. See {Write}.]
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especially to the Scriptures, or the books of the Old and
New testaments; as, sacred writ. ``Though in Holy Writ not
named.'' --Milton.
Then to his hands that writ he did betake, Which he
disclosing read, thus as the paper spake. --Spenser.
Babylon, so much spoken of in Holy Writ. --Knolles.
2. (Law) An instrument in writing, under seal, in an
epistolary form, issued from the proper authority,
commanding the performance or nonperformance of some act
by the person to whom it is directed; as, a writ of entry,
of error, of execution, of injunction, of mandamus, of
return, of summons, and the like.
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the chief justice or principal judge of the court out
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sheriff, or other ministerial officer, require him to
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Chancery, under the great seal, for the summoning of a
defendant to appear, and were granted before the suit
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from the fact of these formul[ae] having always been
expressed in writing, being, in this respect,
distinguished from the other proceedings in the ancient
action, which were conducted orally.
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Attorneys for Democrats and Republican Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White accused each other's clients of political manipulation during a Wednesday hearing before a judge who ultimately may decide whether White can remain in office.
Democrats say White committed voter fraud by lying about his address on a registration form and was ineligible to run for secretary of state. Their lawsuit in Marion County Circuit Court claims the state recount commission improperly dismissed their challenge to his election in December. White has since been indicted on charges of voter fraud, perjury and other felony counts. He would have to resign if convicted.
Democrats contend state law requires runner-up Vop Osili to take office if Judge Louis Rosenberg rules White was ineligible.
But White's attorney, Jim Bopp, accused Democrats of "gaming the system" by waiting until after the election to challenge White's candidacy. Bopp claimed Democrats knew that if they waited, Osili might take White's place without having to face another GOP candidate, as he might have if they had acted promptly.
Bopp said the timing of the challenge was a way to "defeat the will of the people who overwhelmingly defeated their candidate for office." White won election in November by about 345,000 votes.
Attorneys for Democrats denied the accusation, and said if anyone tried to "game the system," it was White, by lying about his address and then concealing it.
The barbs added flash to an hour-long court hearing that hinged mostly on what Indiana's legal requirements to run for secretary of state say — and what they don't say.
Democrats contend White was ineligible to run for secretary of state because he wasn't legally registered to vote — the only legal requirement. But Bopp and Betsy Isenberg, a deputy attorney general representing the recount commission, said the law doesn't say candidates must be legally registered — just registered.
Bopp argued that legislators had intended voter fraud to be handled as a crime, not a political disqualification. Any official convicted of felony voter fraud would automatically be removed, he said.
Rosenberg questioned whether that interpretation might lead to ludicrous results, such as someone from another state winning the office by falsely registering to vote in Indiana, and said it seemed to imply there were two sets of rules — one for voters and another for candidates.
Democrats contend White voted in last May's Republican primary after moving out of his ex-wife's home in Fishers. White previously has acknowledged the voting error, chalking it up to his busy schedule and new marriage.
Rosenberg asked Democrats' attorney Karen Celestino-Horseman if a candidate still should be declared ineligible if a registration error were just a mistake. She replied that Democrats and prosecutors don't believe that to be true in White's case.
Wednesday's hearing centered mostly on whether the court case should continue and if it does, whether it should be heard by a judge or the recount commission. Rosenberg said he would issue a ruling Thursday afternoon.
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'Divergent,' a young adult dystopian action film based on the best-selling Veronica Roth novel, grossed $54.6 million in ticket sales from Friday to Sunday.
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Lei Gong Teng and Lupus
Natalie Cereseto
September 24, 2007
Lei Gong Teng, the Thunder god vine, is a perennial vine-like plant that grows in the mountainous regions of southeast and southern China. According to ancient Chinese medical texts, such as the Materia Medica, crude preparations and decoctions of Lei Gong Teng were routinely applied in the clinical setting for a variety of ailments; accordingly, Chinese pharmaceutical encyclopedias have substantiated the herb's clinical value by itemizing the plant's effects: "stimulates blood circulation, relieves stasis, is an anti-inflammatory, relieves edema, purges excess internal warmth, and eliminates toxicity…" (Lipsky & Tao, 1997, p. 713).
While health-related websites have asserted that Lei Gong Teng has been used in medical practice for "centuries" (http://www.yourhealthbase.com/chinese_medicine.html), Lipsky and Tao (1997, p.713) point out that pharmaceutical catalogs, as recent as 1985, did not mention Lei Gong Teng in their exhaustive indices. In fact, historical studies show that Lei Gong Teng was primarily used as an agricultural pesticide, and was not considered a medicinal herb, until the aftermath of China's Cultural Revolution in the 1960s. The revolution, led by China's figurehead Mao Zedong, ushered in western-style, evidence based medicine; concomitant with the implementation of biomedical practice and education, was the development and exponential growth of research, in particular clinical trials, which assessed the efficacy and reliability of drugs' therapeutic value.
While it can be said that Mao clearly aimed to "scientize" Chinese medicine, he also sought to preserve China's cultural solidity and nationalistic unity; case in point, Mao reintroduced several "traditional" herbs – those considered outdated and antiquated – and reinterpreted them into a modern context, by submitting them to scientific rigor and objective analysis (Sheid, 2002, p. 72; Lipsky & Tao, 1997, p. 713-714). As a result of Chinese medicine's modernization, Lei Gong Teng is considered a colloquial term, and the herb is now identified by its scientific name, Tripterygium wilfordii Hook F (TwHf); most significantly though, by the 1980s considerable data and clinical experience regarding the use of Tripterygium for autoimmune and inflammatory conditions materialized (Lipsky & Tao, 1997, p. 714).
The research that emerged during this time was promising and has continued. The evidence accrued from cellular and immunological assays, in vivo and in vitro analyses, as well as experiments with animal models supported the general scientific consensus that TwHf possesses immunosuppressant and anti-inflammatory properties; as a result, researchers conducted clinical trials to evaluate TwHf as a treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), most of which indicated that TwHf improved clinical symptoms and normalized lab results for the RA patients (Lipsky & Tao, 1997, p. 714; http://www.yourhealthbase.com/chinese_medicine.html). In sum, these research findings have spawned a new area of research that investigates TwHf's therapeutic value for other disorders that require immunosuppressants and anti-inflammatories. The following report examines the popular and scientific literature regarding Tripterygium wilfordii Hook F (TwHf) as a potential treatment for Systemic Lupus Erythermatosus.
A Biomedical Riddle
Systemic Lupus Erythermatosus (SLE) is an autoimmune connective tissue disorder, with various clinical presentations and levels of severity. Like other autoimmune disorders, SLE results from a dysregulated immune system, in which autoantibodies are directed towards "normal" host antigens, causing inflammation, and damaging the tissues of the body (Lee & Kavanaugh, 2006). SLE is often referred to as a "multisystem" syndrome, in that the disorder targets a large range of organs, including the joints, skin, lungs, heart and circulatory system, nervous system, kidneys, GI system, and eyes (D'Cruz, 2007). Due to the ambiguity of the cause and the mechanisms that underlie autoimmune dysregulation, diagnosis and treatment are both extremely challenging for medical practitioners (Patavino & Brady, 2001).
Current research on SLE involves unraveling the signal pathways and molecular mechanisms that can account for the immune system's dysregulation; by sophisticating our knowledge regarding these mechanisms, researchers hope to develop better treatments for SLE patients, alleviating the inflammation, organ damage, and destruction that occur as a result of the dysregulation. Current treatments vary depending on the severity of the inflammation or the degree to which organs are affected by the immune system's aberrant behavior; generally speaking, treatment tends to involve a combination of corticosteroids and immunosuppressants that aim to reduce and suppress the inflammatory response. Both drugs are believed to inhibit the production of cytokines, most notably interleukin-1 and interleukin-2, which serve as messengers within the immune system, allowing for the inflammatory response to occur. For the most part these treatments are effective, and can put the disorder into remission, without clinical manifestations. Other cases are not as fortunate, especially those that involve multiple organ systems, as the majority of SLE-related fatalities are due to the organ dysfunction and failure that occurs as a result of the autoimmune response (Patavino & Brady, 2001),
A Natural Solution
The treatment of interest involves the use of the Chinese herb Tripterygium wilfordii Hook F (TwHf) for Systemic Lupus Erythermatosus (SLE); accordingly, TwHf treatment chiefly aims to alleviate the clinical manifestations associated with SLE. Secondary aims include decreasing SLE patients' necessity for biomedical drug therapy, in particular for synthetic corticosteroids, and last to normalize the pathological indications of SLE, derived from hematological laboratory assays (http://www.vitacost.com/Healthnotes/Concern/Lupus.aspx; http://www.yourhealthbase.com/chinese_medicine.html; Patavino & Brady, 2001).
Medical research has verified that TwHf extracts, particularly Triptolide (TPT), have anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant effects on humans, by suppressing T-lymptocyte activation and proliferation, and inhibiting cytokine production, most notably TNF (tumor necrosis factor) and IL-2 (interleukin-2). Molecular and genetic research suggests that TPT suppresses cytokine production by blocking the upregulation of the cytokines, or "inflammatory genes", such that their receptor expression and mRNA transcription is blocked (Brinker, Ma, Lipsky, & Raskin, 2006; Chen, Murakami, Oppenheim, Howard, 2005).
Given that reducing inflammation and suppressing the immune system are the fundamental principles of Lupus management, TwHf extracts are compared to established biomedical therapeutics, particularly corticosteroids and immunosuppressants; as a result, some Internet sources have suggested that TWHF be considered and evaluated as a potential and alternate means to regulate, manage, and treat SLE (http://www.yourhealthbase.com/chinese_medicine.html). Most articles and informational sites do not explain in further detail the mechanisms by which TWHF acts as an immunosuppressant or the scientific rationale that substantiates the use of immunosuppression to manage autoimmune disorders, as these are typically extremely complex theories, which employ technical, esoteric language; however, I found that occasionally journal reviews were found on informational sites (e.g the article written by Pattavino and Brady), and in such cases more technical language and mechanisms were used to explain and rationalize SLE therapies .
Furthermore, proponents of TwHf treatment, state the obvious: biomedicine's standard treatment for SLE (corticosteroids and immunosuppressants), has deleterious and often irreversible side effects.
A Problem Solved?
But the question still remains: Does TwHf hold practicable promise for SLE patients? While the rationale for its employment is validated by sound research, its therapeutic value, has yet to be determined.
Patients need to proceed with caution when reviewing on-line sources regarding alternative treatments, as evidence regarding their therapeutic value has not met biomedical standards, hence their absence from biomedical practice. Well-designed clinical trials of TwHf treatment for SLE are scant in the medical literature, and several are still in process; accordingly, informational web sites that discuss or promote TwHf treatment often cite successful clinical trials with Rheumatoid Arthritis patients, studies that show TwHf's immunosuppressant and anti-inflammatory effects, or SLE clinical studies that are either flawed (study is not randomized, double-blind, or controlled) or preliminary (study lasts a limited amount of time, conducted more than 10 years ago, and or has not yet been replicated) (http://www.yourhealthbase.com/chinese_medicine.html, http://www.vitacost.com/Healthnotes/Concern/Lupus.aspx). Preliminary studies show promise in that SLE patients' symptoms were improved or blood work indicated less inflammation, both of which need to be taken solely as preliminary data, which needs further replication to be considered legitimate cause to integrate TwHf into our healthcare system.
On the other hand, studies that document TwHf's potential side effects, are more recent and designed better; for example, Vitacost.com cites a 2000 retrospective study which found that after five years of TwHf treatment, women with SLE experienced a significant loss in bone mass density, but less so than the women treated with prednisone (http://www.vitacost.com/Healthnotes/Concern/Lupus.aspx). Another claim is that while TwHf has side effects, such as nausea, stomach pain, dizziness, and amenorrhea, these are controllable as long as the dosage of TwHf is adjusted correctly (Pattavino & Brady, 2001).
SLE patients
Given the fact that biomedicine has yet to clearly delineate the pathology or find a cure for SLE, researchers and patients continue to search for possibilities, as evidenced by the preponderance of self-help and patient-oriented articles, found in health magazines and websites, as well as the research activity dedicated to determining TwHf's therapeutic value. Moore, Petri, Manzi, Isenberg, and Gordon (2001) studied the prevalence of alternative treatment among patients diagnosed with SLE, and found that approximately half used some form of alternative therapy.
Traditional Chinese Medicine, is a popular alternative for such patients, as these
Chinese herbal treatments are often advertised and perceived by patients as having stood the test of time, all "natural", and because potential side effects may be overlooked, only briefly touched upon, or not included by these alternative medicine web portals.
To validate the clinical use of herbal treatments, they are portrayed as less "harmful" than their biomedical counterparts, synthetic corticosteroids and immunosuppressants, who in contrast have accumulated decades of evidence showing the risks involved.
Disconcerting as it is, the fact that the information provided by these websites often contradict one another, is merely a reflection of the preliminary stage in whichTwHf is being assessed, and the lack of knowledge with regards to the ethiopathology of autoimmune responses. Patients have the right to know about experimental treatments and the latest research, but they need to learn how to evaluate the claims made by studies and websites, so that they can in fact make the best decision for their health.
Brinker, A., Ma, J., Lipsky, P., & Raskin, I. Medicinal chemistry and pharmacology of genus Tripterygium (Celastraceae). Phytochemistry, 68, 732-66.
Chen, X., Murakami, T., Oppenheim, J., & Howard, Z. (2005). Triptolide, a constituent of immunosuppressive Chinese herbal medicine, is a potent suppressor of dendritic-cell maturation and trafficking. Blood, 106, 2409-16.
D'Cruz, D. P. (2006). Systemic lupus erythematosus. British Medical Journal, 332, 890-4.
Lee, S. J. & Kavanaugh, A. (2006). Autoimmunity, vasculitis, and autoantibodies. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 117, S445-50.
Lipsky, P.E., & Tao, X. A potential new treatment for rheumatoid arthritis: thunder god vine. (1997). Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism, 26, 713-723.
Moore, A.D., Petri, M. A., Manzi, S., Isenberg, D. A., Gordon, C., et al. (2000).The use of alternative medical therapies in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus. Arthritis and Rheumatism, 43, 1410-18.
Patavino, T., & Brady, D. M. (2001) Natural medicine and nutritional therapy as an alternative treatment in systemic lupus erythematosus. Alternative Medicine Review, 6, 460-71.
Scheid, Volker. (2002). Chinese Medicine in Contemporary China: Plurality and Synthesis. Durham & London
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I don't like beer. I never have. But I needed beer for a party that The Missus and I were throwing, so I found myself in Dominion Wine & Beer asking the knowledgable clerks what I should buy. One of them spoke about Sweet Baby Jesus! as though it was dessert in a bottle: decadent, creamy, sweet, rich. Basically, the perfect beer for people who don't like beer.
I'd seen Sweet Baby Jesus before, but I didn't know that it was a Chocolate Peanut Butter Porter (whatever that is); I just thought it had a great name. So after hearing the description and seeing that the store had but one single bottle available in their mix-and-match case, I decided to give it a shot.
I still don't like beer. Not even this one. I also don't like being wasteful, so put my noggin to work and tried to figure out what I could do with the leftovers. It didn't take long to think of cupcakes. I mean, it's not as though I can make my own Reese's Cups, at least not with beer. Any how, I broke out my baker's spreadsheet, pulled up the cupcake tab, and got to tinkering. The result was an incredibly rich but not terribly sweet chocolate cake with just a hint of peanut butter flavor. Just a hint of peanut butter just won't do. Peanut butter frosting to the rescue!
The end product was guinea pigged by guests at my housewarming party. Bold decision or calculated risk? Regardless, they were a hit! A bunch of guests asked for (demanded, even) the recipe. Hence the rush to write this, despite a paucity of photos. So without further ado, here's the recipe.
Sweet Baby Jesus! Cupcakes
Makes one dozen jumbo cupcakes or 18 regular cupcakes
- 3/4 cup (1 & 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup Sweet Baby Jesus!, room temperature, flat
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup sour cream (full fat), room temperature
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt
- Simple syrup (optional, for brushing)
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1-1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted to remove lumps
- 1 tablespoon milk (optional, for thicker frosting)
- Miniature Reese's cups (optional, for decorating)
- In a medium bowl, whisk together melted butter and cocoa powder until smooth.
- Whisk Sweet Baby Jesus into butter–cocoa mixture.
- Using an electric mixer (I prefer my KitchenAid, but a hand mixer will do), beat the eggs and sour cream on medium speed until completely free of lumps.
- Add in the cooled chocolate mixture and blend on low speed until just combined.
- Whisk together dry ingredients and add to the mixer. Beat on medium-low speed until just combined, scraping down the bowl at least once.
- Divide batter evenly among baking cups, filling each about two-thirds. Don't overfill or you'll end up with muffins that won't frost easily!
- Bake 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center cupcake comes out clean. Unless you know that your oven heats evenly, rotate the trays once during baking.
- Allow to cool on a wire rack, then brush the tops with simple syrup to lock in moisture.
While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare the frosting as follows.
- With an electric mixer, beat butter and peanut butter on medium speed until fully combined.
- Gradually add sugar and beat until smooth, scraping sides of bowl as necessary.
- Beat in milk if desired.
- If you get any frosting on your hands, try not to lick your fingers (unless you'll wash them before handling the cupcakes)
When it's time to frost the cupcakes, don't go overboard. The frosting is even richer than the cake, and too much of it makes for an imbalanced treat. I frosted just to the brim of the baking cup, then perched a mini Reese's cup on top for good measure.
I hope you like them as much as my guests did. Please let me know your thoughts in the comments, and don't be afraid to share!


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(A heartfelt goodbye by KEVIN RENICK)
The "Fish" swims no more. Chris Squire, bassist and co-founder of legendary prog-rock band Yes, has passed away at age 67 from complications of leukemia. It's an absolute shock how fast it happened, as we were only informed of his diagnosis this past May. But barely a month later, Squire is gone. As the only member of Yes to play on every single one of their albums, Squire achieved the ultimate in perfect "attendance," and should've been given the opportunity to write a book about what it's like to survive multiple incarnations of a mega-famous, influential band. The tall, lanky musician developed a signature pulsing, hypnotic style on bass that captivated millions of classic rock fans on Yes' trifecta of '70s masterpieces THE YES ALBUM, FRAGILE and CLOSE TO THE EDGE. While other bass players of note may have been more immediately engaging or melodic (Paul McCartney) or anchored their bands with more economy and finesse (John Entwistle of the Who, John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin), it was arguably Squire who did the most to make the bass guitar a lead instrument in the '70s, or to at least show that it could be one of the most prominent sonic elements in complex arrangements. Along with Jack Bruce of Cream and Les Claypool of Primus (who clearly took inspiration from Squire), the Yes visionary demonstrated new horizons for the bass guitar, new ways for lower frequencies and unexpected harmonics to provide dazzling depth and variety to what ultimately was still "rock" music. Squire was revered by fans, and certainly helped write a few new chapters in the book on what bass guitarists with imagination could achieve. It was easy to take his virtuosity for granted; he made it look easy. But it wasn't. No way, or lots of guys would've done it.
Squire was born Christopher Russell Edward Squire in March 1948 in a northwest suburb of London called Kingsbury. He sang in choirs as a boy, and was greatly affected by the Beatles and Paul McCartney as a teenager. He dropped out of school in 1964, and soon formed his first group, the Selfs. A bad experience with LSD and subsequent recovery at his girlfriend's apartment apparently led to Squire's developing his unique style on the bass guitar. He purchased his signature Rickenbacker 4001 in 1965, and soon spent time in promising British bands the Syn and Mabel Greer's Toyshop, a kind of precursor to Yes featuring Peter Banks. Influenced by Jack Bruce, John Entwistle and Larry Graham (bassist for Sly and the Family Stone and Graham Central Station), Squire had a fateful encounter with vocalist Jon Anderson at a Soho bar in early 1968. The two men shared a love for vocal harmonies and the melodic records of the Beatles, Simon and Garfunkel and the Fifth Dimension. Together with drummer Bill Bruford and keyboardist Tony Kaye, the band Yes was formed, releasing their self-titled debut in 1969. While the first two Yes albums hardly made the band superstars, interesting originals like "Beyond and Before," "Survival" and "Time and a Word" complemented ambitious covers to reveal a band definitely aiming high and displaying a fearless attitude. THE YES ALBUM, their third effort (released in 1971), shot them to a whole new level as guitar genius Steve Howe joined and completed the "Anderson/Howe/Squire" co-composing credit that would grace many a classic at the time. "Yours Is No Disgrace," "Starship Trooper" and "I've Seen All Good People" were all from this great album and remain staples of classic rock radio to this day. Squire's inventive, riveting playing on these tracks was impossible to ignore, and by the time of 1972's FRAGILE, on which keyboardist Rick Wakeman now completed a truly virtuoso lineup, Yes were one of the most popular bands on FM radio, and Chris Squire began topping magazine polls of beloved bassists. The band's second release of the year, CLOSE TO THE EDGE then sealed the deal for the whole band, becoming one of the most enduring prog rock masterpieces of all time and greatly expanding the sonic palette for ambitious, large-scale rock music. It's astounding, the distance the band traveled from covers of the Byrds and Buffalo Springfield on their first two records, to the side-long "Close to the Edge" and dense, wildly ambitious pieces like "Siberian Khatru" and "Heart of the Sunrise." The music sounds thrilling even today.
There will be many tributes to Yes and Chris Squire in the days ahead. It's not necessary to talk about their many personnel changes and controversies, or the way the band (and prog rock as a genre) fell out of favor many times. Here's what is worth mentioning: Chris Squire hung in there, like the most stalwart, dedicated musician imaginable, through ALL of the band's 21 studio albums (this does not count all the live recordings). When Jon Anderson and Rick Wakeman departed for 1980's DRAMA, Squire spearheaded a new version of Yes, with a pair of Buggles in tow. When things really got bizarre between 1982 and 1983, with Steve Howe nowhere to be seen, and a group called Cinema featuring Squire and new guitarist Trevor Rabin somehow turning into yet another version of Yes, one that would invite Anderson back into the fold, ride the early wave of the MTV video era, and have their first top 10 single with the song "Owner of a Lonely Heart," well, imagine how it must have felt to be Chris Squire at the time, enjoying a level of success that even he had to be surprised by. And thereafter, a whole series of members that came and went, came and went, sometimes old and sometimes new, with hugely controversial developments like beloved singer Jon Anderson being squeezed out of the band for having health problems that took too long to improve, and the lead singer of a Yes TRIBUTE band actually replacing him for a while. The Yes story kept changing and unfolding in real time, annoying many fans, earning begrudging admiration from others. But always, Mister Chris Squire was there, keeping the flame alive, talking about the value of the music, and showing immense respect for the fans around the world. Squire knew that this prog rock behemoth he'd helped invent was too special to let it die. And apparently even when he knew he could not be part of the band's scheduled 2015 summer tour due to his illness, he made public statements that the show would go on, and that fans would still get the "Yes experience" they had come to expect. But, would it truly be Yes without THE MAN, the amazing bass player and singer who'd been on every album in the band's considerable canon? Isn't a Squire-less YES more of a MAYBE, a true question mark when the chief anchoring force has gone to rock heaven? Let the debate begin. But honestly, I just can't imagine Yes without Chris Squire. I go back too far with him. I met Chris Squire twice, after legendary shows in the late '70s in Saint Louis. Dapper, charismatic, and unfailingly polite, Squire was amiable at signing autographs, and never anything less than dignified and attentive when it came to answering questions and talking up the legacy of his band. To be a musician of such stature, doing what you do throughout changing decades and shifting musical tastes, requires a level of resolve and confidence that not all possess, to say the least. Squire's achievements in Yes and on the bass are staggering; he was unarguably one of the best musicians in the history of prog, and one of the most unflappable. Few fans would say that Yes were still making indispensable music in recent years, and Squire, who only released one solo album (1975's excellent FISH OUT OF WATER), didn't seem that set on adding much more solo work to his legacy. Instead, he seemed content to keep changing and adapting Yes to every new challenge that came along. But his illness was one challenge he could not overcome, and now millions of fans will be reeling from the loss of this singular musician. The records will always be there to listen to and rediscover, however. And even if Yes are not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, as they should be, Chris Squire belongs in any bass player hall of fame, as well as on ANY listing of musicians who proved what dedication, discipline and adaptability are all about through a lifelong body of work. Rest in peace, Mister Squire. You got "close to the edge" throughout your work and life many times, and now you have crossed over. Thanks for "going for the one" in almost every recording you made. It's a legacy that is anything but "fragile," for sure. High vibration, go on…
1. YOURS IS NO DISGRACE – This 1971 fan favorite was a surging, soaring piece of prog rock bliss that featured shifting tempos, dynamic breaks and a stellar early example of Chris Squire's throbbing, upfront bass playing. The medium had to accommodate a NEW message from here on.
2. LONG DISTANCE RUNAROUND/THE FISH (SHINDLERIA PRAEMATURUS) – Without a doubt, 1972 was the year of YES. These days, it would be hard to imagine an artist putting out two all-time classics in one year, but imagine putting out two gems like FRAGILE and CLOSE TO THE EDGE within mere months of each other. Squire's supercharged ascending lines on "Runaround" coupled with his 4- and 5-note punctuation phrases while Jon Anderson sings, comprise some of the best bass playing ever recorded. Then couple THAT with his harmonics-laden, experimental solo segue "The Fish," which becomes transfixing in a short time, and you've got, well, six minutes of Squire showing why he's a legend on his instrument.
3. CLOSE TO THE EDGE – Much has been written about this side-long thematic epic; it is arguably one of the all-time high points of progressive rock performance and arrangement. Squire's bass becomes a lumbering, wandering beast that stomps its way right through every formula or "template" ever made for the instrument, like a brainy, determined dinosaur. Electrifying in every sense of the word, from the famous opening chords that follow the slow ambient fade-in, to the riveting climax and fade-out. Yes belong in the Hall of Fame for this album alone, damn it.
4. ON THE SILENT WINGS OF FREEDOM – The 1978 album TORMATO was not a classic by any means, but this amazing song WAS. Co-written by Squire, it's a propulsive, uplifting gem seemingly about potential and pushing past limitations, something Squire could write the book on. His bass playing is magnificent throughout, featuring a dynamic, repeating 7-note plus sequence that is killer, and some gorgeous, haunting overtones later in the piece. Absolute splendor from their sometimes maligned late '70s period.
5. OWNER OF A LONELY HEART – One of the most unlikely hit singles in rock history, the epitome of Yes reinventing themselves in the early '80s after punk and new wave changed all the rules, and after that thing called MTV forced artists to adapt and think of new ways to showcase/present themselves. Chris Squire, Trevor Rabin and Jon Anderson proved they were up to such daunting challenges, and delivered something fresh, sassy, melodic and -gulp – even danceable. WTF? And yeah, Squire's awesome bass playing still shone through, albeit in a wildly new context.
Squire had a pleasant voice, high and slightly reedy, and it blended amazingly well with the even higher-voiced Jon Anderson. Those stellar Yes harmonies were generally the result of the tightness of Anderson and Squire's vocals offset in an interesting way by the lower, edgier voice of Steve Howe. Subsequent band members changed things a bit, of course, but most Yes classics feature this threesome. Squire's lone solo album, FISH OUT OF WATER, has some wonderful singing from him and a fresh showcase of his songwriting and arranging talents. "Hold Out Your Hand" is a catchy single, and "Safe" has moments of epic, soulful beauty and more lumbering bass from the master.


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Opportunity of the week: The Grid in Enfield
Mon 29th January 2018, 2:20 pm
Enfield Council is currently seeking parties interested in The Grid, one of the latest industrial developments in London.
When completed, The Grid is set to offer nine units covering nearly 7,900sq m of warehouse and office space, suitable for light industrial, general industrial and distribution uses. The key features of the development include fitted offices on the first floor, full height electronic loading doors and security gates.
Furthermore, environmentally friendly technologies like photovoltaic panels, high performance insulated cladding and air source heat pumps will reduce costs for future end users. These green features provide the development with an "excellent" BREEAM rating.
The site is located in the heart of the Brimsdown estate, the second largest industrial/warehouse estate in London. Brimsdown railway station is a short walk away, offering a regular 22-minute train service to Liverpool Street station.
Road connections are equally efficient. The complex is just off Mollison Avenue, providing easy access to the M25 in the north, and Tottenham Hale to the south. There is also very easy access to the A10 and North Circular Road.
A few miles south of the Brimsdown estate is Meridian Water, a £6 billion regeneration programme delivering 10,000 new homes and thousands of jobs. Work has already commenced on a new railway station by Network Rail, which is set to be completed in 2019.
The London Borough of Enfield will be present at the next Sitematch London on 8 February 2018. To book your meeting with the council, contact Josie Brewer on 020 7978 6840.
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The Careers Department is located in the Careers Room – a well-used and busy room that all students can access every lunchtime, and by appointment at other times.
As well as having well-stocked and up-to-date paper resources, covering careers from Anthropology to Zoology, the Careers Room has three computer terminals for students to access the internet and various careers computer aided guidance programmes to help their research.
By far the largest part of Mrs Pike's job is individual guidance – one to one careers interviews with students, discussing their aims, aspirations, ideas (or lack of them!) and trying to see how that all fits in with their strengths and weaknesses. She helps them explore what options are out there, gently challenges any misconceptions, supports with research and hopefully encourages students to aim high but realistically for them as an individual. The confident and informed decisions the students make lead to happy transitions to sixth form and beyond. All students, whatever year group are welcome in the Careers Room, but the bulk of Mrs Pike's time is spent with students in Year 9, 11 and 12 and 13, reflecting the important decisions that have to be made at these times.
Mrs Pike is actively involved with the PSHE programme from Year 7 through to Year 13, and provides lesson plans for tutors to deliver and arranges for visitors to come to school and talk about their careers/jobs.


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Mark Wahlberg is in talks to join the comedy "Avon Man" at 20th Century Fox reports Deadline
The story follows a group of guys who are laid off from an auto dealership, with one reluctantly becoming an Avon salesman.
He soon becomes a top seller and tries to save his town, and help his struggling family, by pulling in his macho unemployed pals to hawk beauty products so they can win a regional contest.
Michael McCullers will come aboard and write a new draft of Kevin Bisch's script.
Hugh Jackman was originally attached and then forced to drop out due to scheduling conflicts. Wahlberg, Stephen Levinson, Gary Foster and John Palermo will produce.


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u2 has become widely synonymous with 'justice' (as in: just behavior or treatment), largely through the extensive work of frontman bono for the world's impoverished, downtrodden and forgotten through vehicles such as the red campaign.
however, never have u2 and justice (as in: the uber-cool french electronic music duo) collided in this manner… and it's deliciously ridiculous… or perhaps it's ridiculously delicious.
this should be played at high volumes, preferably in an area where you are free to flail and cavort about or otherwise get your groove on extemporaneously. i don't know where you can buy this yes, but hopefully it will be commercially available somewhere very very soon.
u2 – get on your boots (justice remix)
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A travel guide to Portland, USofA for, well, the kind of people who read Last Hours really; less of a tourist guide, more designed for new residents who want to get the most of the city.
It's pretty comprehensive; the city is divided into eight different areas and each area is thoroughly profiled with lists of art supply shops, comic book shops and, more traditionally for a city guide, bars, cafes and nightlife.
It's well produced, and a nice size for your pocket, and full of some genuinely great drawings and even includes guides to skateboarding and biking in the city, as well as hiking in the local area.
It's one of the best city guides I've ever read (it's great to read a guide feeling it's been written with you in mind), and really encourages me to want to spend time in the city. Although it would be a lie to say I've read it cover to cover, I can highly recommend it for anyone who is going to spend much time there.


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An Early Christmas Present
Rhestr Nadolig Wil has won Best Drama at the EA Bafta Children's Awards. It was the first production I worked on when I was on a CYFLE traineeship, which feels like a long time ago now. It was first broadcast over Christmas last year, no doubt S4C will dust off the tape and give it an airing again this season. Congratulations to Boomerang and everyone involved in the production.
Jesus is Coming, Look Busy
As Jesus' birthday gets closer, we're into the last week of principal photography of Avoiding Christian Bale. Our production designers Ben and Hollie have been carefully collecting and storing props and art from the shoot in case we need to re-shoot anything later on. Hopefully we won't.
The time has gone by pretty quickly, as has the whole of 2008 for me. This time last year, I was finishing work on a Welsh language Christmas film called Rhestr Nadolig Wil, as a trainee on the Cyfle film scheme. It was my first placement on the scheme and it seems like a heck of a long time ago now. I've learned a lot about the industry since then, not just about how to do your job, but also about the politics that envelop it all. The old adage of 'it's not what you know…' is what everyone gets told when you start out, and there's an element of truth to it. If people don't know you, how can they give you a job? Or fund your film? Or recommend you to someone else who might do either for you?
Networking is vital, but nothing is more vital than working hard when you do get yourself into the position where you might impress someone. People will notice if you work hard, turn up on time and treat other people with respect. They'll also notice if you don't do those things, and you don't want anyone to remember you because of that. You can make up for a lack of knowledge with commitment and motivation.
When I was training, there were times when I felt like I had nothing to do, so I would try and find things to get on with, or (if I thought it appropriate) ask other people about their job and what they were doing. I learned a lot that way. I also learned a lot by listening to all the other phone calls that came into the production offices I was in. Sometimes I was expected to know what other people had said in conversations I wasn't involved in, so you have permission to eavesdrop.
You'll sometimes make mistakes. Try and learn from them, and learn from other people's mistakes while you're at it. That will save you a lot of time in the long run.
Cyfle have launched a new film scheme, which started this month. Well done to all the new entrants to the industry who've been selected for it, and good luck for the future.
Tonight, I'll be in Cineworld for the screening of Rhestr Nadolig Wil before it airs on S4C. The latest in Boom Films' Micro Movies series, it was produced by Jon Williams, and directed by Daf Wyn, who has actually written some Batman comics. I should put some sort of Christian Bale/Dark Knight type gag here to tie it all up, but sadly nothing springs to mind.


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