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Reuven Kaminer, whose essay appears below, is one of the elder statesmen of the Israeli left. He was born in Detroit in 1929 and emigrated to Israel in 1951. His wife, Dafna, is a co-founder of the anti-Occupation groups Women in Black and The Coalition of Women for Peace, and his grandson, Matan, is an Israeli military refusenik who recently spent two years in prison for refusing to serve in the Occupied Territories. Reuven is a member of the Democratic Front for Peace and Equality, typically denigrated as an "Arab party" in the Knesset, but he has also in the past been a member of Peace Now, and, as a moderate, he has for example rejected <http://bit.ly/cSvi14> leftist historian Ilan Pappe's critical view <http://bit.ly/adLKU5> of the historic Geneva Accord and Oslo Accord. On the other hand, he has reportedly also opposed the current peace negotiations conducted by the Obama Administration because they aren't grounded in international law, and hence may simply reinforce the existing power imbalance between Israelis and Palestinians. His publications are numerous, and include his 1996 book, "The Politics of Protest: the Israeli Peace Movement and the Palestinian Intifada."
Kaminer writes, in what follows, about the criticism leveled by some Palestinian activists against Israeli theater artists who recently declared their refusal to participate in any cultural activities in the West Bank. The Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (PACBI) recently surprised some on the left by issuing a sharply critical response <http://bit.ly/bTt1M1> to these dissenting artists. The Israeli artists had received support from a group of 150 prominent American and international theater and film figures -- organized by Jewish Voice for Peace, as the New York Times recently reported <http://nyti.ms/bpprRa> -- and PACBI subsequently issued another communique <http://bit.ly/awKAa1> encouraging these international film and theater people who have rallied around the Israeli artists.
But why has PACBI not similarly defended and encouraged the Israeli artists themselves, who have jeopardized their careers by publicly refusing to perform or exhibit in the Territories? While Kaminer doesn't presume to judge PACBI's motives for criticizing Israeli artists who take risks to undermine the occupation, he does offer some hard-won wisdom for Israelis, Palestinians, and indeed everyone on the left critical of the Israeli occupation: "Solidarity can only be constructed on the basis of mutual respect and a deep understanding of the difficulties of the left opposition in both nations."
--Lincoln Z. Shlensky
PACBI – Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel Criticizes the Boycott by Israeli Theater People on Ariel*
As we know, some 60 Israeli theater people came out a few weeks back with a declaration that they will refuse to appear at the Ariel "Culture" Hall located in the occupied territories. It is important to stress that actors-artists are employees subordinate to the administrative and financial owners of the theater who are their employers in every sense. So, we are not speaking only of taking a courageous stand, but an act which puts the actor on a collision course with his boss. And we are not speaking of any kind of profession. An actor, without the theater, cannot work, create or make a living. Therefore, most honest people tend naturally to honor and applaud the brave tens of theater people for their act of protest.
It is also natural that the Israeli theater people received support from abroad. Indeed 150 central cultural figures, mainly from the US and the UK expressed their admiration for the courageous stand of the Israeli theater people.
This chain of events is yet another component in a broad movement in Israel and abroad serving to delegitimize the occupation regime and overall Israeli policies. It is important to note that this movement is itself composed of a variety of various, independent, groups and organizations, each of which has a record of long and difficult struggle against the occupation and its evils.
Boycott in Principle
For quite a while a serious debate has been taking place in our circles and in the broad public as to whether the boycott is an appropriate instrument for our struggle. There are those who argue that any boycott against Israel is unjust, really an act of anti-Semitism. But this is a rather naïve position of those who refuse to recognize the suffering and the deprivation of the Palestinian under Israel occupation. Those who support peace and are struggling against the occupation cannot reject any non violent activity aimed at advancing the struggle against the occupation. It is necessary to add that by virtue of its emotionally charged nature, boycott is never a simple affair. It is always a complex mechanism and should be employed with caution and wisdom. Boycotts should be aimed at a definite goal and should be accompanied with detailed political explanation on the cause and the goals of the boycott.
In general, the left in Israel supports boycott activity that conforms to the aforementioned reservations.
PACBI - The Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel
Those who follow Palestinian politics know that we are talking about a small and energetic group of activists who have a very explicit political agenda. They see in boycott activity a political instrument with a clear and definite message. This message is revealed in the first statement of their program, which declares the purpose of the boycott: "the elimination of the colonization of all Arab lands" <http://www.pacbi.org/etemplate.php?id=66>. This formulation expresses the position of the group, which negates the existence of the state of Israel. In of itself, there is nothing illegitimate about this position. We are talking about leading intellectuals who are members of a nation oppressed by Israel for decades. Difficulties arise on the strategic level. Within the framework of BDS activity, the PACBI people represent a determined line, which demands that boycott activity should conform to their principled position. It is worth being clear on this question from the onset: they do
not support activity against the occupation in and of itself because they see such activity as a diversion from the main issue. Their hard-line interpretation that all Israel must be considered territory under occupation brought them into conflict with important leaders of the peace movement such as Noam Chomsky and Norman Finkelstein.
I confess that I am not enthused about getting into a critical discussion about PACBI. I have no doubt regarding the noble intentions of members of the group and their devotion to non-violent struggle against the occupation as they perceive it. However, when they decide to deride the brave struggle of Israeli members of the peace movement and at the same time demonstrate their lack of understanding of our conditions, it is necessary to comment on this. Precisely out of concern for the campaign of the Israeli left against the occupation it is necessary to come out clearly against Palestinian friends who desire to insult with callousness and derision courageous and effective protest.
PACBI Against the Theater People and their International Supporters
We cannot know why PACBI issued, in the space of two days, two separate declarations that deal with the Israeli protest action against the "Cultural" Hall in Ariel. We will deal first with the declaration dated 7th of September <http://www.pacbi.org/etemplate.php?id=66>. There is nowhere in this text a good word about the activity of the Israeli theater people, and the declaration gives us a detailed and lengthy explanation for this. "While we welcome acts of protest against any manifestation of Israel's regime of colonialism and apartheid, we believe that these acts must be both morally consistent and anchored in international law and universal human rights." These words serve as an introduction to a text in which PACBI explains that the action by the theater people does not meet these criteria.
These are the faults in the behavior of the theater people:
"First, we believe that the exclusive focus on settlement institutions ignores and obscures the complicity of all Israeli academic and cultural institutions in upholding the system of colonial control and apartheid under which Palestinians suffer. PACBI believes there is firm evidence of the collusion of the Israeli academic and cultural establishment with the major oppressive organs of the Israeli state. Focusing solely on obviously complicit institutions, such as cultural centers in a West Bank colony, serves to shield mainstream Israeli institutions from opprobrium or, ultimately, from the growing global boycott movement that consistently targets all complicit institutions. Furthermore, the cherry-picking approach behind targeting a notorious colonial settlement in the heart of the occupied West Bank diverts attention from other institutions built on occupied land. Supporters of this peculiarly selective boycott must be asked: is lecturing or performing at the Hebrew University,
whose Mount Scopus campus sits on occupied Palestinian land in East Jerusalem, acceptable?
The PACBI people go on to submit a list of "test questions" to the theater people: why did they refrain from taking a position against the suffocation of Palestinian cultural institutions in conquered Jerusalem? The PACBI people continue the test questions: "If the artists' and intellectuals' role as voices of moral reason is behind this most recent call to boycott Ariel, where were these voices when academic and cultural institutions were wantonly destroyed in Israel's war of aggression on Gaza in 2008-2009?"
In all seriousness, there is no sincerity and no honesty in referring these questions to these people in these circumstances. The theater people under discussion were never a separate and organized movement but only an ad hoc formation. At the same time, among the theater people there are indeed those who protested the war on Gaza, against the occupation of East Jerusalem and the like. In any event, the "cross examination" style is not appropriate here.
The Second Document
As we have noted PACBI published a second declaration on this subject <http://www.pacbi.org/etemplate.php?id=1353>. The second document, issued two days after the first, is different in that it is in the form of an open letter to the American and English cultural figures who cam out in support of the cultural boycott against the Israeli settlement of the West Bank. Their letter praises and commends the theater, film and television people following their declaration of support of those boycotting Ariel. Reasonably, PACBI calls on the artists abroad to deepen and expand their steps for yet a more comprehensive boycott. However, it is a bit strange to praise and to commend people abroad on their declared support for peace-loving Israelis, while the Israeli activity in itself is not considered worthy in PACBI eyes.
The explanation for this is contained in a paragraph which presents a set of "test questions" similar to those addressed to the Israeli theater people. PACBI wants to know why the cultural figures abroad refuse to act in good time: "In light of this inspiring history, we cannot but ask, why haven't you taken your taboo-breaking position in response to appeals by the overwhelming majority of Palestinians, including almost all leading artists? Why did you have to wait for a relatively small number of dissenting Israeli artists and academics to initiate a boycott, a peculiarly selective and morally-inconsistent one at that? Do authentic voices of the oppressed, especially those in the besieged Gaza Strip, incarcerated in the world's largest open-air prison, also count?" PACBI concludes its letter to the artists abroad that they act according to the spirit of its positions.
In Summary
PACBI, as important as it is, is not the only political factor in Palestinian society, but only one of many Palestinian organizations. While all Palestinians support, in principle, actions against the occupation and against Israeli policies, there are discussions and debates all about the vital issue of strategy and tactics. PACBI represents a version that causes unnecessary difficulties for building the unity of all peace loving forces, who support the Palestinian right of self determination. The recent appearance of an important coalition built on the parties of the Palestinian left and on the political initiative of a grouping around Dr. Mustafa Barghouti is of tremendous importance. This group has criticized the defeatism of Abu Mazen and his people while continuing its support for a just peace. And in respect to our concern here it is important that this coalition supports cooperation on the basis of mutual respect between themselves and the democratic and peace forces in Israel
Solidarity can only be constructed on the basis of mutual respect and a deep understanding of the difficulties of the left opposition in both nations.
*This article was written and published originally in Hebrew. I was concerned that its publication in English might needlessly intensify the debate. However, a number of good friends, who are sincerely devoted to BDS activity, requested an English translation, and convinced me of its value.
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We live fairly near Cerro San Cristobal, a small mountain/large hill that's a noted landmark with a towering statue of the Virgin Mary on top. ĀShe's the tallest thing around, minus the nearby cell towers. ĀThe Cerro is a verdant wonder in this dry city. ĀIt is watered (and therefore green), landscaped, and sports Japanese gardens, a zoo, a chapel, some restaurants, and a huge swimming pool. ĀThe Cerro is so big that each venue feels fairly tucked away and secluded from everything else.
On weekends, the winding roads going up the Cerro are busy, busy with pedestrians, runners, and cyclists. ĀIt's the closest experience to being in the woods for miles around, so it's a very popular place. ĀSudoku and I have taken to riding up the Cerro once a week or so. ĀFrom our apartment, it's two hours round-trip for us pokey-paced girls. Ā(But we are getting faster!)
On our first climb up the Cerro, we got to the top, looked around, spotted our apartment and some other familiar locations, caught our breath, and then enjoyed the exhilarating ride down. ĀZip!
The second time, we were with a local friend. ĀWhen we got to the top, we followed the crowd through a little passage underneath the funicular (incline railway) which opened onto a large patio. ĀScores of runners and bikers were hanging out, enjoying the view, sipping mote con huesillo. ĀSince it was my birthday week, we treated ourselves to this unique, sweet Chilean beverage. ĀAnd when I say sweet, I mean really sweet.
We had seen lots of people drinking/eating mote con huesillo (especially around the Dieciochera holiday), and it really didn't look appetizing at me. ĀThe drink is typically served in a plastic cups with plastic spoons, is the color of beer, has barley in the bottom of the cup, and large wrinkly dried fruit floating in the juice. ĀI don't know…maybe it's the plastic spoons sticking out, maybe it's the way you have to eat/drink it (more on that in a minute), but it just didn't appeal to me.
BUT it's a very Chilean drink, and we had just biked up a Chilean hill, were looking out over the largest Chilean city, surrounded by Chileans enjoying one of their signature Chilean drinks… ĀIt was time to try this thing. ĀSo we did. ĀThe liquid is syrupy sweet. ĀMy first thought was, "They opened a can of peaches and drained the syrup into my cup." Ā But then it started to grow on me. ĀThe drink was very cold, the mote (barley) was soft, and the huesillos (dried peaches) were so yummy, sweet, and soft! ĀDid I mention it was sweet?
So, here's the gist of how it's made. ĀDried peaches are soaked over night, then cooked in the soaking water with chancaca, which is a raw, unrefined sugar with a high molasses content. ĀThe peaches and juice are then completely chilled. ĀTo serve, a couple of spoonfulls of cooked barley are put in the bottom of the cup, followed by 2-3 dried peaches (including the pits), followed by the juice. ĀThe drink is sipped and eaten with a spoon. ĀAs Gaby, my Chilean friend says, you have to forget about being proper or elegant. ĀYou scoop out a big peach, balance it on your spoon, take a bite out of it, and then lower the remainder back into your cup while you chew on what's in your mouth. ĀWhen in Rome…
The drink was super yummy. ĀBut about 30-40 minutes later, after arriving back home, I felt just a bit dizzy and had a sugar-high headache for a couple of hours… ĀIt's that sweet.


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Wednesday, 18 November 2009
Brighton today, where I took books and flyers for a Knight Crew event on 3 December at Borders in Churchill Square – where, alongside Nicky Singer talking about the book, there'll be some of the children involved in developing marketing ideas for the opera, and prizes too: books, opera tickets, hoodies with the Knight Crew motif . . . For those at the back of the room whose attention has been wandering, a recap: Knight Crew will be staged at Glyndebourne next March as a youth opera, with 6 professional singers and 60 young performers recruited from local schools and community groups; and the making of the opera is being filmed with Gareth Malone for a BBC documentary.
But first is the book, and for this you don't have to wait until March. In fact you could go to the CBe website and buy a copy right now.
Nicky's website is here; the Knight Crew opera website is here.
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July is coming to an end. Time for a short recap of the music albums that, in my opinion, left a good impression in 2009 so far. For this list, i'm taking a look at my last.fm charts, my iTunes library and at the albums I've bookmarked on Spotify.
I tried hard to find a way to classify the records: according to genres, geographically.. but i'll simply hand it out alphabetically. Music has gone truly global now. Just bear in mind that I'm a guy from the island of Mauritius, currently in France, fan of everything that blends with Indian music, and who's recently developed a certain liking for post-rock instrumentals ever since he discovered Sigur Rós. That's a pretty good description of my musical world right now.
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I had every intention of making these señoritas with a traditional filling of natilla (vanilla custard) which I wrote down from my sister's 1966 copy of Nitza Villapol's recipe book, but I chickened out and took the easy route using a recipe from Three Guys from Miami
I was a little apprehensive about the flavor of the filling possibly being too overpowering, but I was pleasantly surprised by how well they turned out.
I've copied the Three Guys from Miami recipe here. My personal notes are in red.
1 can condensed milk
1 can evaporated milk
1 can of water (use the evaporated milk can)
3 egg yolks
3 heaping tablespoons of cornstarch (combine this with the water until smooth) make sure you completely dissolve the corn starch in the water so there are NO lumps
2 tablespoons of powdered sugar for dusting the pastries
Add last:
2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
2 tablespoons of butter - softened to room temperature
- Combine the first five ingredients in a medium pot.
- Stir on low heat until mixture thickens to a pudding-like consistency. Stir with your right arm until it falls off, then continue with your left. This takes quite a while of continuous stirring, so go to the bathroom, send your text message, let out the dog, etc. before you start this.
- Remove from heat, add vanilla and butter and beat with a wire whisk until smooth. Refrigerate until cool.
- Pastry:
- 1 sheet from 1 package of Pepperidge Farm Frozen Puff Pastry Sheets
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (approximate)
- Preheat oven to 400°F. My oven is temperamental, I set it at 375F.
- Unfold the pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. I didn't flour my surface. Cut the pastry sheet into 3 strips along the fold marks. Place the pastry strips onto baking sheets. I sprayed my baking sheet with non stick cooking spray. Handle the pastry as little as possible!
- Bake for 15 minutes or until the pastries are golden brown. Remove the pastry sheets from the baking sheets and let cool on wire racks for 10 minutes. Split the three baked pastries into 2 layers, so that you have 6 layers in all. I cut them in half first then split them, (it's easier that way) so I had 12 layers in all.
- Sprinkle some powdered sugar to cover all of the layers. (I missed this step. I don't think it hurt any.) Assemble the señorita by spreading approximately 3/4 cup of the filling on the first layer. Top this layer with a second layer, again spreading the filling on top. Finally cover this layer with a third piece of pastry. I put the powdered sugar only on this top layer and I sprinkled a little cinnamon also.
- REPEAT this process with the remaining three puff pastry layers. (When done you will have (four) large pastries, each with three layers.)


text: I admit it. I've been missing in action for more than I wanted to be. Several of my readers have reminded me that I haven't posted anything in over a month. Time flies when you are busy. I'll have a lot to discuss in the coming weeks. In December, I spent 12 days in Japan watching the Tokyo Grand Slam and teaching here and there. I recently received The Second Life of Judo, a new book by Alan Rafkind, who's one of my fans. I'll have more to say about that soon. And then, when you thought it couldn't get any worse, there's the IJF with its latest version of how to make Judo even more irrelevant.


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Normally when you start a program from the command line the program runs in the current command line window. If the program uses a graphical interface then the command line window will be replaced by the programs graphical interface and will only return when you shut down the program. Even if the program runs in the command line window itself or doesn't require a window to run you will not be able to continue using the current command line window until the program finishes.
The start command changes all this by having the program that you are starting run in its own new session window allowing you to continue using the current window at the same time.
There are a number of parameters that you can use with the start command to further define how the program is to run.
This article written by Stephen Chapman, Felgall Pty Ltd.


text: FSSC 22000 looks back on two successful Harmonization Conferences in Mexico and Amsterdam for certification and accreditation bodies as well as training organizations. Were busy with the final preparations for the Harmonization Conference mid November in Singapore.The main part of the program was dedicated to discuss the FSSC 22000 draft version 4 requirements, specifically the auditor competences and unannounced audits were topics of discussion. The input we received and we will receive during the Singapore conference, will be used to develop the final version of the latest FSSC 22000 scheme. Besides version 4, topics like FSMA, Food Fraud and food safety culture were presented and discussed. Not only industry professionals shared their knowledge, also Dutch and Mexican government authorities spoke about their intent to align public and private efforts to protect consumer health. Over 200 auditors, training organizations and accreditation bodies participated in the Harmonization Conferences. FSSC 22000 thanks all participants for being present and for sharing their views which will lead to a harmonized and improved FSSC 22000 version 4 Scheme. And we're looking forward to the Harmonization Conference in Singapore.


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Evangelist Oral Roberts once announced that if he did not receive eight million dollars in donations by a certain date, God would "call me home." You will hear this mentioned a lot today, as Roberts has died at the age of 91.
Roberts was a very successfully preacher of the old healing and hallelujah sort, first in churches and tents and then on television. He established Oral Roberts University in 1963, which he still served as chancellor at the time of his death; in recent years the school's sports teams were in the news more than he, but the earning power of his name remained powerful to the end; whenever the wolf arrived at the door, Roberts was able to turn it back…
Roberts even founded a holistic medical practice, the City of Faith Medical and Research Center, which closed after eight years but, an adherent writes, left "a lasting impact on the understanding by many medical professionals of the importance of treating the whole person — body, mind and spirit." The facilities were later turned into an office park.
Roberts spawned a lot of disciples — including the recently-deceased celebrity preacher Billy Joe Daugherty, who was among the first graduates of ORU. Roberts' son still conducts Oral Roberts ministries around the world. Though Roberts is gone, and the style of televangelists may be altered from his heyday, his legacy will be with us for a while.
Roberts wrote in 2002 that while "my body is no longer young… the whole story includes: the vibrancy of the Spirit within me; a mind constantly renewed through the prayer language of the Spirit… all of these hold back the aging process and renew my strength like the eagle's."


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OSWEGO, Ill. (STMW) — A Yorkville man was killed when the car he was a passenger in crashed early Sunday morning in west suburban Oswego, the Beacon News is reporting.
Jason B. Callahan, 38, was pronounced dead at the scene by the Kendall County Coroner's Office, authorities said.
The driver, Kristen M. Leonard, 31, of West Chicago was traveling in the 5000 block of Minkler Road about 12:02 a.m. when her vehicle struck a guardrail, police officials said.
Leonard was transported by ambulance to Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora for medical treatment.
Capt. Jeff Burgner, media relations officer for the Oswego Police Department, said Leonard has been charged with aggravated driving under the influence-death, aggravated DUI-great bodily harm, improper lane use and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.
Burgner said the crash is under investigation by Oswego police.
(Source: Sun-Times Media Wire © Chicago Sun-Times 2013. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.)


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Kenwood KA-3500
Stereo Integrated Amplifier (1976-78)
Rated at 40 watts per channel and having many fine control features, the Kenwood KA-3500 must surely be one of the best value for money amplifiers on the market today.
Power output: 40 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)
Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz
Total harmonic distortion: 0.2%
Damping factor: 50
Input sensitivity: 2.5mV (MM), 150mV (line)
Signal to noise ratio: 76dB (MM), 90dB (line)
Output: 150mV (line), 30mV (DIN)
Dimensions: 380 x 140 x 255mm
Weight: 7.8kg
Year: 1977
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Reviewed Mar 06th, 2019 by vglory88
This honest-to-goodness amplifier opened my eyes.
I sold Rotel RA-940 and NAD 7150 because there was no air of life performance present with those newer amps, they sounded dull in direct comparison.
Reviewed Feb 15th, 2017 by ConraDonald
I had it since 1977 (maybe). I left in my cellar for almost 12 years, since I didn't used it. Now I resumed it, clean all surfaces, all the knobs and potentiometers, it sound like a new one... with my new couple of Canton Ergo 620, 40 years and don't feel it ! great
Reviewed Jan 20th, 2017 by ncdude
Just picked one of these up cheap and was skeptical about even plugging it in as it was clear water had reached the circuit boards and scattered the dust about. Some signs of corrosion too. The only thing I did was apply DeoxIt to the controls, check the fuse, and hooked it up to my iPod. It came right on and sounded fine through headphones so hooked up my bench speakers. Wow! Clean, smooth, delivery with great sound stage. Truly impressed with this little guy. My plan was to repair/service/clean it to resell, however I think it'll be staying right here!
Reviewed Mar 13th, 2016 by jburgie
I've had mine since I it was new in 1976. It's still my front-line amp, and it works like it just came out of the box. Just wired it up to a new pair of PSB bookshelf speakers and I turned it up to 11 (in a manner of speaking). Excellent in every way. Very classy looking, too, with its brushed Al faceplate and those lovely knobs. (It's paired with a matching tuner.) If you find a clean one, buy it.
Reviewed Jun 23rd, 2015 by uscfchess
I've had mine for 2 or 3 years now and it fits better where my marantz 2275 was. It's not the power of the 2275 but it will hold its own for being almost 1/2 wpc. Great sound and I think I gave $20 for it. If you find one/buy it. I'm glad I did. The sound reminds me a lot of marantz and lets face it they sound better!
Reviewed Feb 22nd, 2015 by One911Guy
I bought my KA-3500 new back in 1977 as a graduation present to myself. Paired with a Kenwood KT-5500 and some Kenwood LS-406 speakers I rocked these components way passed college and into my adult life. The LS-406's are long gone but the amp and tuner are still pounding it out as a garage stereo. Only the red power indicator light is not functioning - everything else works as it should. I am going to send the unit out to get cleaned and recapped this summer. Maybe it will last another 40 years.
If you fine one, buy it. It won't disappoint.
Reviewed Dec 27th, 2014 by dll99082
Got mine at a stereo shop years back for a song....Still one of the most bang for your buck amps, imo. A great way for noobs to get into the scene, and is a very good amp for the beginner electrical enthusiast, fairly easy to work on. Would like to know actual RMS, as it seems underrated...never had mine all the way floored, would be too much in my specific room. I have heard some old timers say it is as good as their marantz 2230's tone wise...I cannot agree or disagree as I have never owned that amp, but do know it is considered a classic. If you see one of these cheap, pick it up!
Reviewed Sep 09th, 2014 by vinylpro
I originally had one of these amps in the late 70's and it was great then. I own 2 now and use one in my office for a vintage set up a great amp with great tone and just the inputs and controls needed to fill 300 sq ft.
Wish they still made them like they used to!!!!!!
Reviewed Jul 05th, 2014 by 9QAtNwc8YcbwK
Still rocking strong after 15 years.
Reviewed Apr 21st, 2014 by idem
Reviewed Nov 27th, 2013 by caputto70
Nothing out of the ordinary.
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Can anyone clarify why my right speaker volume for both a&b are quieter than the Left? Maybe something going out?
re: KA-3500
Did you try cleaning all the controls and switches with Deoxit?
Also download the service manual from this website and check the amp bias per the instructions. Both channels should be at 40mV ea...an inbalance here can cause different volume levels between the channels.
re: KA-3500
I've had mine for about 3 years, it was my first piece of Kenwood equipment. I was surprised at its musical quality mated to a pair of power-hungry KLH model Twenty speakers. It must be underrated because it makes those inefficient speakers sing! It's pretty too.
a Trio KA-5300 version?
Just acquired a Trio KA-5300 integrated amp and I cant seem to find the user's or service manual for that amp. I'm thinking would this Kenwood KA-3500 be the closest thing to the seemingly earlier Trio KA-5300? They have the same power rating, size and weight. The controls were just somehow rearranged. The Kenwood used only single supply for both channels while the Trio used separate power supplies for each but with only one transformer. Could this be the closest to Trio KA-5300? thanks!!
re: KA-3500
Just had a re-cap job done and this amp is sounding so much better it sound pure with all tone setting at neutral/0 flat . Then you can fine tune as needed. Especially great sound via phono preamp section playing Vinyl!
re: KA-3500
I originally had one of these amps in the late 70's and it was great then. I own 2 now and use one in my office for a vintage set up a great amp with great tone and just the inputs and controls needed to fill 300 sq ft.
Wish they still made them like they used to!!!!!!
re: KA-3500
This was a very changing time for transistor development. The basing configuration on many of these transistors is unusual. The X-sistor diagrams are to the left of the schematic. Double and triple check the basing when installing new transistors in the output stage. Dennis


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May 26, 2019 - Latest: What has happened to markets this year? by Darius McDermott
31st July 2015
Official figures show monthly rents have risen at their strongest pace for more than two years.
Figures from the Office of National Statistics show in the 12 months since June 2014 rents increased 2.5%, the strongest rate of annual growth recorded since 2013.
A tenant paying £500 a month last year will now be paying £512.50, well above inflation which fell back to zero last month.
Private rents increased 2.5% in England, 2.1% in Scotland and 0.8% in Wales according to the data.
Price hikes were mostly keenly felt in the capital, with London rents rising 3.8% over the past year as rising property prices mean more people are priced out of the housing market and forced into the rental sector.
Rents increased 0.5% in the North East and North West, 0.7% in Yorkshire and the Humber, 1.4% in the East Midlands, 1.7% in the West Midlands and 2.6% in the East. The South saw rises of 2.5% and the South West of 1.8%.
Since 2011, when the ONS introduced a rental index, rents have increased 10.2%.
Jane Tully of the Money Advice Trust, which runs National Debtline, said: 'While many households will be able to shoulder these increases in housing costs as the economic recovery continues, we fear that rent arrears will continue to increase.'
Tully said the proportion of clients seeking help with rent arrears has almost doubled from 6% in 2007 to nearly 13% in 2014.
'With interest rate rises possibly only a few months away, we also expect to see additional pressure on private renters' budgets as landlords pass on these extra costs to their tenants,' she said.


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Has your cat ever killed a bird or mouse and brought its trophy to your doorstep? Have you ever wondered why your dog loses all self control at the sight of a squirrel scampering up a tree when you are out for a walk? As someone who has been feeding my dogs raw for almost three years, I would definitely suggest pet owners consider the benefits of putting their dog or cat on a raw food diet. It has been said, "You cant teach an old dog new tricks," but eating raw animals is a very old and instinctive practice for carnivorous animals including your family dog and cat.
The concept is new for most, and gruesome for some. The thought of their pet chomping down on raw meat seems so savage. Some think it will make a dog aggressive toward humans once they have their first taste of blood. And what about the health risks? Won't they get salmonella poisoning? Those who choose to feed raw are not ignorant to their opponent's criticism. On the contrary, they have done the research and come to their own conclusion that this is what is in the best interest of their pet. So, before you make your decision for or against the raw revolution, do your homework so you can do what is best for your pet. We offer a list of some pros and cons to help you get started.
- more natural and native process of eating
- no chemicals, preservatives, sweeteners, fillers and additives
- better digestion as natural raw food passes through easier
- very low in carbohydrates which often cause food allergies and digestive issues
- high acid content in stomach protects dogs against salmonella and other bacteria
- healthier coats and skin
- weight control due to less grains
- increased energy levels
- improved temperament
- fresher breath
- cleaner teeth and gums from chewing bones
- little to no poop to scoop up as the feces decomposes within a couple of days
- reduced risk of disease
- save money on vet bills and prescriptions
- can be more expensive compared to some dry kibble
- lack of research proving benefits
- raw meat can contain harmful bacteria including E. coli and salmonella however it should not pose a threat to normal healthy dogs
- uncooked bones may pose a small risk of airway obstruction and choking
- bowel obstruction and intestinal perforations from swallowing large bone portions though not common
- supplements like fish oil may be necessary
For those who have chosen the raw diet, their aren't many complaints. Only praise for their dog's calmer mood and keen attentiveness, healthier skin, coat and teeth, and as a major bonus, no more pooper scooping the back yard.
It is important to note that not all dogs are good candidates for the raw diet such as a dog with an immunocompromised system or other underlying problems. You may desire to get your pup checked out at the vet and get the assurance that he is in A health before jumping the great bowa. On the other hand, if your dog currently suffers from allergies or digestive issues, the raw food diet may be of great benefit to him.
For more information on raw feeding guidelines including how much to feed and answers to many other questions and concerns visit www.rawfed.com.


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....Chic slice of coolness over at AT the other day? I fell for it pretty much instantly.
You can see more of it here. Go on, you know you want to.
Images from apartment therapy
It looks much more like a house. I love it all!
ciao from Newport Beach
Actually I too was pleasantly surprised when I saw it. Had given up on AT lately
So chic!
Love this. Especially the orange credenza thingie in the first image. Love!


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#3 – Pharma Fits and Starts
Tracking individual bottles of expensive, high-volume drugs has long been considered the low-hanging fruit for item-level RFID tagging. The pharmaceutical supply chain is highly fragmented, full of mom-and-pop wholesalers and distributors. Opportunities are rife to siphon off shipments of expensive drugs for resale on the black market, costing the industry billions annually. Worse, introducing bogus drugs into the supply chain, also easier than it should be, can have a far graver cost than dollars: human lives. For these reasons the US Food and Drug Administration has advocated RFID as a technological salve to pharmaceutical supply chain security, though it has never gone as far as mandating the technology's usage.
This year saw RFID adoption by the pharmaceutical industry take a few steps forward, then a step or two back. A handful of major pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors began piloting or deploying the technology. Pfizer shipped RFID-tagged Vi*gra, and GlaxoSmithKline tagged the HIV drug Trizivir. Cardinal Health launched an end-to-end supply chain pilot, and pharmaceutical packaging giant O-I introduced a solution that allows pharmaceutical manufacturers to embed RFID tags within drug bottles.
While these developments are all positive, they don't cumulatively amount to the level of progress hoped for and expected by many at the top of the year. Furthermore, in the last couple months there have been two sobering developments. First, the results of Cardinal's pilot proved mixed, leading a company spokesman to conclude, "While our pilot demonstrated that using UHF RFID technology at the unit, case, and pallet level is feasible for track-and-trace purposes, a great deal of additional work needs to be undertaken by stakeholders across the industry to address significant challenges. Until those challenges are addressed, direct distribution of medicine continues to be the best near-term approach to maintain the highest levels of security and efficiency in the pharmaceutical supply chain."
Second, just two weeks ago a US federal judge issued an injunction that lifts an FDA-mandated pedigree requirement for drug shipments. While RFID had not been a requirement for the pedigrees, industry observers agreed that pedigree enforcement generally was a positive step toward the ultimate adoption of RFID-based e-pedigrees. With the FDA pedigree requirement now postponed, momentum behind RFID e-pedigree adoption may be slowed.
Despite these setbacks, the argument for pharmaceutical-tagging remains largely unchallenged. Also, according to sources, more positive announcements are expected in early 2007.
Related articles:
- Injunction May Slow Momentum for RFID E-Pedigrees
- Pharmaceutical RFID Pilot Finds Promise, Problems
- Major RFID Innovation for Pharma Item-Level Tagging
- VDC: Pharma Item-Level RFID to Set Precedent
- Pharma RFID Adoption Still Seeking Shot in the Arm
- The Potential for RFID in Pharmaceutical Packaging
- An Interview with RFID Trailblazer H. D. Smith
- RFID Industry Implications of the FDA Update
- What the FDA Announcement Means for RFID
- FDA Announces Pharma RFID Recommendations
- Cardinal Health's RFID Adoption Expands
- Pharma RFID Adoption – Retail All Over Again?
- GlaxoSmithKline Tags HIV Drug
- ABI: Only 10 Drugs Tagged in 2006
- Pfizer Shipping RFID-tagged Vi*gra
#2 – Gen2 Delights
EPCglobal's Gen2 standard was ratified at the end of 2004, but it wasn't until this year that vendors brought Gen2 products to market in meaningful volumes. The improved performance of these products over their Gen1 predecessors is, according to nearly everyone, dramatic.
Early positive reviews came from RFID solutions provider ODIN technologies with the January release of its Gen2 tag benchmark, which reported strong performance by the evaluated products. Later in the year, Wal-Mart made a number of public statements about the "step change" in performance from Gen1 to Gen2. Procter & Gamble vice president Richard Cantwell said in his keynote at the Baird RFID investor conference that Gen2 "is significantly better than Gen1" in P&G's experience. When ODIN last month came out with a second tag benchmark, chief operating officer Bret Kinsella told RFID Update that the company had observed improved performance in Gen2 tags even since the January benchmark.
Many believe that Gen2's strong performance could finally vault RFID adoption out of the "science project" phase. The news is only expected to get better as competition heats up among the RFID chip providers. Recall that Impinj's year-long reign as sole Gen2 chip provider ended this fall, as Texas Instruments, STMicroelectronics, NXP (formerly Philips), and Alien all rolled out competitive Gen2 chip offerings.
In addition to being roundly praised all year long, Gen2 received another major boost in July when it was officially incorporated into the ISO standard for passive UHF RFID. While largely a formality since the standard already included a very similar specification, the official ISO designation cemented Gen2 as the global standard for passive RFID.
Related articles:
- ODIN Releases Global RFID Tag Benchmark
- Alien Opens RFID Tag Plant, Releases Gen2 Chip
- Interoperability Certified for 12 Gen2 RFID Products
- Philips Enters Gen2 RFID Chip Fray
- Impinj Expands Gen2 RFID Chip Portfolio
- Gen2 RFID Chips from STMicro Hit Market
- Texas Instruments Announces Gen2 RFID Chips
- New RFID Chip Product Launch Imminent
- ISO Incorporates Gen2 into RFID Standard
- TI First with Gen2 Shipments to Wal-Mart
- ODIN Releases Gen2 Tag Benchmark
#1 – The Industry Itself
No annual wrap-up would be complete without stepping back to take stock of the industry itself. Since the Wal-Mart and US Department of Defense mandates of 2003, the industry has been waiting and hoping for the so-called tipping point, the moment at which adoption reaches enough critical mass among early adopters to induce the mainstream to follow suit. Demand for the technology spreads rapidly, and the rising tide lifts all boats.
Needless to say, this moment did not come in 2006, and probably will not in 2007. But rather than dwelling on the negative, it is reassuring to observe just how far the industry has progressed in a short amount of time.
In 2004, even before the RFID hype had subsided, there was already industry acknowledgement that widespread adoption faced a number of obstacles. The oft-cited examples were nonexistent standards, intellectual property disputes, poor technology performance, privacy concerns, and lacking ROI. Of this list of five, it is safe to say that three have largely been overcome, and that a fourth is getting there. Gen2 is a successful, effective standard upon which an ever-expanding marketplace of products is based. It has also demonstrated very robust performance gains that will render obsolete the extensive tinkering needed to make early pilots behave.
As for intellectual property, Symbol and Intermec settled their disagreements, and many vendors have signed on to Intermec's licensing program. Additionally, the RFID Consortium aims to facilitate IP licensing via a patent pool model that has proven successful in other technology industries. (As an aside, Alien sued Intermec earlier this year, bringing IP concerns momentarily back to the fore. But since June there have been no major developments, and the industry seems to have reacted with a shrug.)
The public consternation over privacy has not fully abated, but there has been solid progress. The industry has engaged the issue more actively and responsibly than a few years ago, when it seemed to hope the concerns would just go away on their own.
That leaves ROI — or lack thereof — as the intractable puzzle still begging for a solution. Unfortunately, there appears to be no silver bullet. It will require a combination of falling prices, business case discovery, and developments in data analytics. But the good news is that at the end of 2006, industry focus is trained squarely on this issue. Judging by past success, there is every reason to believe that the collective effort of the industry will soon overcome this obstacle as it has the rest.
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We like to think camping and creature comforts can go hand-in-hand, so we go one step further to offer a few little extras such as ice-packs, books, a laundry room complete with irons and ironing boards, and a heated shower and toilet block decked out with fresh flowers.
At River Valley Holiday Park campers can relax in comfort whatever the weather. Our large, level pitches are well manicured with lawns and hard standing. You'll never have to pitch up in a mud pit, even following a torrential downpour (although you might want to bring an extra groundsheet and a hammer for your pegs).
When the sun shines there's plenty of room to sprawl out in the luscious surroundings, and there's more than enough to do if it rains: take a dip in the indoor pool, hide out in the games room or dash to the nearby pub.
We also welcome family pets to join you on holiday. Please note that they must be kept on a lead at all times and walked away from the park on the adjoining trails or in the neighbouring woods. Don't worry – we'll provide you with a rundown of dog-friendly walks, dog-friendly beaches and dog-friendly pubs in the area, so you won't be stuck for things to do with your four-legged friend.
At River Valley Holiday Park we go the extra mile to turn touring in Cornwall into a luxurious holiday.


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If you're reading this, then you likely feel the wheel-spinning frustration of not moving closer to your goals.
The truth is, you can make your dreams come true because there is an easy four-step formula for success.
Most people fail to achieve their goals because they focus too much on the outcome, and not enough on the activities that reach this outcome. You can overcome this by transferring your goals into daily tasks.
1) Build the bridge
Do one essential activity, which defines the transitional steps that bridge your aspirations into actions. Ask yourself "How can I achieve this goal?" then write down all the answers that come to mind. Use a fresh note page in your planner for each goal.
For example: If your goal is to "Learn to play Twinkle Twinkle Little Star on the piano," you would write down the following steps:
Simple right? But we're not done yet. What you have here are only intermediate steps. They carry clear directions, yet are not specific enough to put on your task list.
2) Break it down
For each intermediate step you must create goal-tasks. Do this by writing down the first action that comes to mind, and then the next, and the next, and so on.
In the above example: you could create the following goal-tasks for the first intermediate step "Find a teacher:"
Now that's more like it. You can really act on these tasks! In creating goal-tasks, it's important to be as thorough as possible – think of them as baby steps.
Remember this: A poorly-defined activity can cause a roadblock that hinders your progress and discourages you from getting started.
3) Get on schedule
Now that you have an action list for each goal, you can integrate these goal-tasks into your daily and weekly planner schedules. Here are some suggestions:
- Keep your goal sheets visible while planning your week
- Dedicate at least one goal-task each week
- Write goal-tasks into your monthly Master Task List
- On your calendar, write in due dates (or milestones) for each intermediate task
- Don't overwhelm yourself, space your goal-tasks evenly over your time period
- Keep your commitment fresh by scheduling at least one goal-task each week
4) Follow your dreams!
The last essential tip is that you must believe enough in your goal-tasks to follow-through on them. Yes it takes discipline, and yes you will face procrastination and distraction. But, to find success you must focus on the reason behind each activity.
Think to yourself, "it's not just another task, it's a stepping-stone toward that pot of gold!" (Or whatever is your pot of gold.) And, once you can cross that item off your to-do list, the feeling of satisfaction is amazingly contagious.
Remember this: It takes just a little momentum to carry you through another successful day, and one step closer toward your goals. Now, go after your goals today!
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The 10th edition of the European Development Days (EDD 2016) will take place in Brussels on 15-16 June 2016.
For its tenth anniversary, EDD 2016 will focus on the '2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development', making it one of the very first major conferences dedicated to the issue.
The EDD 2016 feature several sessions on science, technology and innovation.
One specific session will focus on 'EU support to Research and Innovation for Development'.
Research & Innovation is a major theme of DEVCO's work, yet one that is 'hidden, not recognised and poorly understood'. This is the starting point of the newly-published Evaluation of EU Support to Research and Innovation for Development in Partner Countries. It identifies the R&I elements in €1 billion worth of projects in the fields of food security, nutrition and agriculture, health, environment and climate change, and science and technology, and outlines the strategic approach needed for R&I to become an engine for growth.
Capacity4dev spoke to experts James Mackie and Paul Engel from ECDPM and to Androulla Kaminara, head of DEVCO's Task Force on Knowledge, Performance and Results, about the report's findings and how the European Commission can build on them:
The video is taken from the capacity4dev.eu YouTube channel.
During the session at the European Development Days 2016 both DG DEVCO and DG RTD will present findings of EU co-operation for research and innovation in four sectors:
- Food security, nutrition and agriculture,
- Health,
- Environment and climate change, and
- Science, information society and Space.
The European Development Days are the leading forum in Europe for international development and cooperation. They are an incubator of new ideas to inform our shared aim of a poverty-free, sustainable and fair world where everyone has a chance at a decent life.
Throughout the past decade, the EDD have served as the voice of the international development community. It is a place where all interested parties are invited to share their views, build a common understanding and plan for the future of development cooperation.
The forum builds on the core belief that cooperation is the cornerstone of a fairer world. An essential aim is to facilitate networking and inspire the desire to work together even more closely in a spirit of true partnership.
For more details visit the event website. The online registration will be open until 15 May 2016.


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A Celebration of Shakespeare's 450th Birthday
- Prokofiev
- Romeo and Juliet
- Tchaikovsky
- Romeo and Juliet – Fantasy Overture
- T. Shakhidi
- Romance for voice and orchestra based on Shakespeare's sonnet Devouring time; Overture for symphony orchestra; Rhapsody for piano, orchestra and solo duduk; Procession of warriors from the ballet The Rubaiyat of Khayyam
- Z. Shakhidi
- Two Dances from the opera Komde Va Madan
- Yuri Ter Osipov
- Concerto for Violin and Orchestra
- Khachaturian
- Waltz from Masquerade
- Mozart Symphony Orchestra
- Malcolm Forbes-Peckham
- piano
- Tigran Aleksanyan
- duduk
- Robert Gardiner
- tenor
- Michael Gurevich
- violin
- Philip Mackenzie
- conductor
To celebrate the 450th Anniversary of the birth of Shakespeare, the Mozart Symphony Orchestra has put together a programme that flirts with the great bard's long association with Russian (including the former USSR) artists. Both the Prokofiev and the Tchaikovsky Romeo and Juliets have long been audience favourites.
This concert introduces a new work by Tolibkhon Shakhidi: a setting of Shakespeare's sonnet Devouring Time. Another Shakhidi piece, Rhapsody, uses themes by Aram Khachaturian which links in with the same composer's Waltz from Masquerade.


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Game one of the 2013 Stanley Cup between the Bruins and Blackhawks went into 3 overtimes. People stayed up way too late to watch the conclusion. The teams played 112 minutes and eight seconds of game time. The game went from about 7:15 central time to midnight central time. Did you know that Stanley Cup Playoff matches can last a really long time?There are usually few goals scored in hockey matches and a playoff matches can not be finished as a tie. This has resulted in some very long NHL playoff matches.
Engage your students with some authentic learning as they explore real NHL game data while using proportional reasoning. Students learn the length of the longest hockey matches in history and then try to determine how long it would have taken to watch them (TV time vs. game time). Knowing that a regulation 60-minute NHL match takes around 2.5 hours to play, can students figure out how long it took to play out the longest games in NHL history?
Students will work with proportional reasoning along with some time conversions in this activity. As demonstrated in our solutions we encourage the use of ratio tables in this activity, which can be an intuitive way for students to solve ratio and proportion problems. This activity is perfect for during the NHL season or during the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Check out and share the video below which highlights the longest ever modern day NHL playoff match. Also, be sure to see if the Bruins and Blackhawks game one of the Stanley Cup falls in this top ten list of longest hockey games ever played and if the ratio of game minutes to TV minutes holds up to our 1:2.5 estimate. Enjoy!
For members we have an editable Word docx and solutions.
Longest_NHL_Matches_Ever.docx Longest_NHL_Matches_Ever-solution.pdf


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For more than a decade, The Retirement Research Foundation partnered with houses of worship through the Accessible Faith Grant Program, a special initiative to remove physical barriers to accessibility and further their social justice efforts. We learned that when a sacred space is made more accessible for older adults, the entire community benefits in countless ways.
We would like to share this program and encourage you to develop a version of the Accessible Faith Grant Program for your own community. Consider this:
- The program is transferable and readily replicable, especially since RRF will freely share its materials, experience, and advice.
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Following on from K's original Minecraft Piston Lighthouse which was the first to use my tight redstone circuit, I had a look at replacing the piston/glowstone setup with Redstone Lamps instead, aiming to get a larger display without the infernal racket of the original.
The redstone circuit for the lighthouse is pretty simple - current moves round in a loop, activating elements of the light system as it goes. The basic layout is as shown right.
The switch in the centre supplies a constant redstone current until it is turned off, and so power from it must be cut before the current completes a full loop of the circuit, otherwise it will feed into itself and all lamps will be lit.
You might think that a button would be a better option and it does indeed work, but the button supplies current for so long that the lighthouse effect is diminished by the amount of current in the redstone circuit - you end up with more lit blocks than unlit blocks.
For this reason, it's better to use a switch that you can quickly flick on and off to introduce the current - a split second of juice is all that is required. If you accidently lock the circuit with current you'll have to break one of the inner four redstones (the one connected to the switch is fine) and wait for the current to drain out.
All of the blocks in the circuit diagram are on one layer with the redstone and repeaters on top. If you only build this layer then none of your redstone lamps will light even if the circuit works. This is because the repeater won't light a lamp below its level, but it will light a lamp on the same level which will in turn light the ones above, below and to the side of it. Once you've completed this base layer, you'll need to add two more layers of redstone lamps (making them 3x3 panels) on top of the existing ones.
You might also want to block up the gaps between them with red wool as in the diagram. This gives the impression that a light source is moving behind the pillars and looks better.
If your lighthouse is an even number of blocks in diameter (for example because you have double doors at the base) then you'll need a circuit that is also an even number of blocks. There are no major differences save that current is sent to a fourth column of redstone lamps and the start switch is no longer in a centre square since there isn't one.
The extra block is activated by the 4th repeater in each bank set at maximum delay (delay 4, or three clicks). The effect is more natural than the 3x3 panel circuit which was originally made just to be as tight as possible. Again, build up the red wool columns to conceal the circuit and improve the illusion of movement within the structure.
Enough talk, let's see it in action!
We can add an extra circuit section between the existing 4x4 panels to create four 8x3 panels. The wiring is almost the same except that the corner circuits now turn through ninety degrees and we've reduced the columns to one wool.
The illusion of movement within the construction is even better since our lit lamps now take up a smaller arc of the outer lamp circle. You can also wire the switch to opposite sides to create two moving points of light - click the image above.
My first voiceover video so please be gentle with me. Yes I know I say "Okay!" a lot.
As ever, comments and wotnot appreciated.
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