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Dr. Kattassery Joseph Yesudas (born January 10, 1940), is a noted South Indian musician and a leading playback singer for songs in many Indian languages. His film songs, mostly in Malayalam, continue to please millions throughout the world. He was born in Fort Kochi, Kerala to Augustine Joseph and Elizabeth Joseph. His father, who was his first guru (teacher), was a well known Malayalam classical musician and stage actor of his time.
Yesudas is a Malayalisinger, and exponent of Carnatic Music. He joined the Music Academy in Thirupunithura and won a gold medal for music at a local competition in Fort Kochi at age 7. He later trained under the legendary Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavatar in Classical Music, and this training, abruptly cut short by the guru's demise in 1974, still stood him in good stead.
His first song as a playback singer (non-Hindi movie) was for the movie Kalpadukal (1961). His first Hindi song was for the movie Anand Mahal, with music given by Salil Chowdhury who shared a long standing relation with the singer. Fondly remembered songs of the duo include songs from movies such as Nellu, Vishukkani, Chuvanna Chirakukal, Ee Gaanam Marakkumo - to name a few. The trio combination of Salil-Yesudas and Prem Nazir (the evergreen hero of Malayalam Cinema) took the Malayalam Cinema Industry of the 70's by storm. As a matter of fact, it was generally agreed that Yesudas's voice was the most ideal one for Prem Nazir.
Yesudas's most popular Hindi songs are from the 1976 movie Chitchor, with music given by Ravindra Jain. The greatest tribute paid to him is cited during an interview with Ravindra Jain, wherein the blind music director confessed that if he ever happened to regain vision, the first person he would like to see was Yesudas. Yesuds's greatest association in Hindi was with Ravinder Jain and the duo combined to produce memorable including Oo Goriyare (from the film Naiyya - directed by Prashanth Nanda),Sunayna (from the film Sunayna. The film in which Yesudas sang the most memorable Hindi songs is claimed to be Saawan ko aane do with music given by the notable late Shri Raj Kamal. Songs like Jaanam, Chand jaise mukhde pe and Tujhe Dekh Kar Jagwale Par (from Saawan Ko Aane Do), Kahan se aaye badra (from Chashme Bud door),Ni Sa Ga Ma Pa (from Anand Mahal) etc leave the lover of modern songs spell bound. During an interview with Spice Music Channel, he told the interviewer that a song he sang for the unreleased Hindi movie 'Tansen' was his all time favorite song in Hindi.
Yesudas, a talent discovered by Salil Chowdry and nurtured by Ravindra Jain, has sung more than 30,000 songs for thousands of Indian movies in many languages including Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, Gujarati, Telugu and Bengali through his long career. He was also invited by the Soviet Government to perform at music concerts in various cities of the U.S.S.R in 1965.
Dr. Yesudas and his wife Prabha have three sons, Vinod, Vijay and Vishal. The family is currently settled in Chennai, India.
DR.K J YESUDAS is a passion and inspiration for all Keralites,eventhough he is well known all over South Asia.His humble beginning,the hardships he had gone through,the immense success he achieved in life,the dedication he is still having,etc,etc. underlines the above stated fact.
Yesudas was awarded Padmashree (in 1973) and Padma Bhushan (in 2002).
List of some of his evergreen hindi songs are :
1.Gori tera gaon bada pyara
2.Jab deep jale aana
3.Zid na karo
4.Janeman janeman
5.Aaj se pehle
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8. Surmayi aankhiyo mein
9.Dil ke tukde
10.Khushiya hi khushiya
11.Koi gaata mein so jata
12.Tera mera pyar naya hain
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Suggestions please for an after dinner dessert buffet for a large gathering 100+. Looking forward to an attractive assortment,easy to serve and of course,tasty --Hoping for a table as varied and tempting as an upscale brunch. I was thinking of a selection of French pastries, Italian cookies,and perhaps tarts and small fancy cakes. Thank you in advance for suggestions of items or bakeries.
Dinner will be the middle of January in the San Francisco.
Rulli's sour-cherry-filled almond cookies are wonderful.
Dianda's amaretti and some other items are as good as it gets but still reasonably priced.
For 100+ people, I was thinking the Carême Room at the California Culinary Academy on Polk Street. On Thursdays and Fridays they do a massive buffet, including an extensive dessert buffet. The OP is asking for after dinner, so this is not a perfect solution - I don't think you can pay for just dessert.
Golden Gate Bakeries custard tarts would be a nice addition. They're $1 a pop, but if you went in and ordered a 100, maybe you could get a break. Don't call though, I've tried calling in orders, they have never taken them from me over the phone.
in mini, individual petit four sizes:
fruit tarts
cream puffs
lemon mousse
mousses,chocolate and/or fruit based
pecan tarts
fruit skewers with dipping sauce
creme brulees or flan
varied flavored cheesecakes
banana or coconut cream tartlets
key lime pies
panna cottas
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apple or pear or cherry crumbles
just to name a few...
as anna suggested above, chocolate fountain is a way to go.
or maybe a banana fosters station, crepes suzette or cherries jubilee ( all involves flambe'), fancy, dramatic and impressive to many people...) hope this helps.
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Not really full creampuffs but profiteroles , mini-creampuffs. Easy to make, can be frozen until needed, taste great.
Thank you so much for suggestions thus far. Where are the best places to find the creams and fruit tarts,petit fours,and napoleons? Have called Emporio Rulli thanks to Robert L.and will check on tarts at Golden Gate. Also love the idea of cream puffs/profiteroles recommendations please for best site to buy and how to store so fresh tasting.
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My own opinion is that cream puffs/profiteroles are really only best the day they are made and don't store well. There is nothing worse than a soggy cream puff. That being said, Patisserie Delanghe makes them ... tho the caveat is that it is not my favorite bakery.
The state of petit fours in SF is pretty dismal too. I can't remember one I really like.
Someone mentioned cannoli and since you are considering Emporio Rulli for cookies ... do NOT get the mini cannoli here ... Rulli does some fabulous cookies ... the mini cannoli don't qualify.
Ok ... the end of the negative stuff. Here's a link to some recs for other Rulli cookies.
Rulli cookies that have had favorable mentions: amaretti, chocolate cookies, apricot cookies. meringues. coconut cookies covered with almonds with a raspberry center, marzipan cookies.
For tarts, I would suggest Bay breads. I LOVE their lemon tart and I THINK they do mini versions.
They also have canneles which might be nice and get a big thumbs up on the board. Their colorful macarons might be nice too.
DeLassio's mini-cupcakes are so beautiful ... little works of art ... and as tasty and creative as they are pretty. The caveat is that because they are small they don't keep well. However, Delassio will deliver, so you could arrange to have them delivered on the day of the event.
I like some items at Citizen Cake very much. Their pate de fruit are just wonderful. They have these lovely chocolate squares called mendiants which are so pretty and delicious and would look lovely on a dessert table. Not everything is wonderful at Citizen Cake, so I'd do a taste test of anything else.
I don't know, some of those tiny XOX truffles here and there on the dessert platter might be nice too.
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Oh yeah, Bay Bread. They also have good macarons (French almond-cookie sandwiches).
The only cream puffs place I've heard of is Beard Papa's. They have one at the food court of the new Westfield Center in San Francisco and also at the corner not far from Mission and 4th Streets across from the Sony Metreon. Supposedly all natural. My friends like it, but I haven't tasted it first-hand. I just like the idea of cream puffs, however, for a dessert buffet.
Maybe others have a better recommendation?
re: singleguychef
Beard Papa has FABULOUS crean puffs. If you want to get cream puffs for your dessert buffet, that's the place to get them from.
re: dleutza
Beard Papa's thingies aren't exactly cream puffs. They make a two-layer sandwich of pie dough and puff pastry. In Japan, and ship it frozen. To me the stores smell unappetizingly of frozen pie dough.
For a cream puff that is much more cost efficient the ones from Trader Joe's is pretty decent. Serve it with a nice rich chocolate fountain. Have done it many times for parties and always get asked about the cream puffs. Good luck!
Whole Foods bakery has delicious "little bites". Each little dessert is a bite or two. We have ordered them to serve as part of a dessert buffet twice, everyone loved them. They make little tarts, mousses, cakes, pies, etc.
If you can find an old-fashioned Scandanavian bakery, get their Fyrstekake (fear-stuh-kah-kuh -- literally "first cake" -- a/k/a Prince's Cake). This is traditionally the first thing tasted just after midnight on January 1.
It's a rich crust -- eggs and butter with just enough flour to hold it together. A layer goes on the bottom, sides and top (glazed), filled with marzipan and a thin layer of intense raspberry jam.
It's about the size of a small pie, and it doesn't look like much, but it's totally addictive. The crust balances the marzipan, and the raspberry keeps it from being cloying. A work of genius. Once the guests taste it, 100 of them will inhale 10 fyrstekakes instantly, and they'll be fighting over the crumbs.
I have been tasting the delightful sweets and creams of the city. Since I wanted a visual as well as tasty offering, I have ordered from :Rulli cookies including meringues
macaroons,biscotti,butter cookie with cherry,chocalate cookie,apricot and coconut. From Delanghe-mini versions of napoleons,eclairs,custard puffs,petit fours, and Princess cake,fruit tart,and cappachino caps. And from Dianda cream puffs. And, yes out of the offerings, I would say the petit four is perhaps the weakest but for looks,color,and interest I thought necessary. Perhaps the petit four isn't that tasty after all. I don't remember one I truly liked. My favorite is the Delanghe napoleon and tart. Thanks again for all the help.


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Our optional hardwired 2nd DC Power Cable will allow powering another 12VDC device, such as an external media library drive, USB converter, or DAC in addition to the Mac Mini.
Since the second device will normally sit either closer or farther from the power supply than the Mac Mini, we offer them in .25M increments to allow our customers to better organize the cabling in their system. We strongly recommend making the second DC power cable .25M longer or shorter than the primary DC power cable that attaches to the Mac Mini.
The most popular DC plug options for external drives and devices are the 5.5mm barrel x 2.5mm pin or the 5.5mm barrel x 2.1mm pin barrel DC power plugs. The most popular DC plug wiring is with the pin positive and the barrel ground.
Not sure what plug size/type your second device needs?
If you are unable to learn the voltage, size, type, and wiring of the plug you need simply send the stock PSU from your device to Mojo Audio and we will gladly determine all of its specifications for you free of charge.
If your device uses a plug other than the two barrel plugs we offer choose the Custom option and contact us with information on the specific plug and wiring you require.
As part of any power supply upgrade done by Mojo Audio, we provide the labor to upgrade drives at no additional cost.
AV drives were engineered for smooth uninterrupted media data transfer. Unlike a standard magnetic spinning HDD that frequently pauses data transfer for self-calibration, AV drives never pause or interrupt the flow of data. This results in better media timing and smoother media flow. Performance on an AV drive is nearly as good as an SSD for a fraction of the cost. We consider AV drives to be the best value for external media library drives.
SSD drives have no moving parts or magnets resulting in considerably lower noise and a much higher data transfer rate than any spinning magnetic HDD. The lower electrical and mechanical noise of an SSD improves resolution and the higher data transfer rate provides smoother performance. We strongly recommend replacing the internal start-up drive in any media server with an SSD. If your budget allows, we recommend using SSD drives in external media library drive enclosures.
Since optimal performance in media servers requires that all three types of data (software commands, media data in, and media data out) use different data busses, we recommend using an external drive for your media library and an internal SSD for your operating system and player software.
Important: for optimal performance use different data paths coming in from your media library drive and going out to your DAC. For example, if you are using USB out to your DAC, then use Firewire, Thunderbolt, or Ethernet in from your library.
Our most cost effective recommendation would be to use a small capacity internal SSD for the operating system and player software and to use the stock Apple HHD that was removed in a high-performance external drive enclosure.
Mojo Audio is now offering Oyen Digital and OWC high-performance single drive and RAID enclosures starting at only $99.95. For even higher performance, these enclosure can be powered directly from our Joule power supply with our 2nd DC power cable.
As part of any power supply upgrade done by Mojo Audio, we provide the labor to upgrade RAM at no additional cost.
Newer Mac Minis come standard with 4GB of RAM and are capable of using up to 16GB of RAM.
Older Mac Minis come standard with 2GB of RAM and are capable of using up to 8GB of RAM.
Despite the specifications from Apple that state earlier model Mac Minis are only capable of recognizing 8GB of RAM, we've found that all i7 and some i5 processors will recognize 16GB of RAM.
Upgrading RAM to a minimum of 8GB is highly recommended in all situations for smoother media transfer.
If you play high resolution media files or use DSP software 16GB of RAM is highly recommended.
Mojo Audio is now offering the Atomic Audio Labs Platforms. Unlike most anti-resonant products that merely decouple, the Atomic Audio Labs Platform is tuned to the exact resonance frequency of the Mac Mini so that it cancels out internal resonances in addition to decoupling.
We highly recommend using anti-resonant devices under the Mac Mini, power supply, and external library drive.
Excerpts from the review of our Mac Mini upgrades by Karl Sigman:Go to "Audiophilia" to read the full review.
"Even people who are obsessed with vinyl might easily believe that they were listening to just that; but all was digital."
"...compared to my regular Mac Mini...the sound was even deeper, richer, fuller, and more resolving with amazing clarity and transparency, and so clean, with impeccable quiets and timbral accuracy."
"The Mojo Audio Mac Mini upgrade kit...gets my highest recommendation."
We are proud to be awarded Audiophilia's Star Component status!
Excerpt from the review of our Mac Mini upgrades by Scott Hull:Go to "Confessions of a Part-Time Audiophile" to read the full review.
"...with the Mojo [Mac Mini Media Server], the sound feels more organic. Resonance and harmonics all seem more realized. ...The Mojo Audio Mac Mini Server is the best computer source that I've heard in my system to date."
Well after several days of needed burn in this thing sounds amazing. The music is so real and I get lost in the enveloping beautiful music. Open and detailed in a way that brings you into the music.
Most impressed.
Crazy imaging a stage presence now.
Nice job on this power supply Ben!
– Bill Dion
This is my first post at CA [Computer Audiophile Forum]. I found this sight while researching Mac mini music servers. I am fairly computer illiterate but have done a lot of research in the past three months and settled on the Mojo Audio Joule II and ordered mine the day the newest Mac Mini became available. It arrived last Friday and I have been very pleased. It was $2300 shipped with the newest Mac mini and I believe 10 or 16GB RAM, all 3 second option filter upgrades, SSD drive, Audirvana and hard wired together.
The key is it sounds wonderful, looks professional and solid and works flawless. It sounds far better than my Macbook Air and as good as anything I've heard. To me it was clearly worth the money and I am very very happy and no headaches trying a DIY thing myself. I'm glad I ordered one and I think I have gotten a great deal. It cost me half of the Naim system I was thinking about and to me it sounds equally good or better.
– Jim, California (posted on Computer Audiophile Forum)
My first post at CA [Computer Audiophile Forum] also. And I can only echo everything Jim said above. I first heard of Mojo Audio at RMAF, and liked what I heard, and liked what I heard talking to Benjamin as well. Very honest, forthright person, no BS sales pitch.
I received a Mojo Mac mini and power supply a few days ago, and compared it side by side to a dell laptop, a stock mac mini, and to a Core Audio kryptos music server.
The difference was quite obvious. It was hard to tell the difference between the dell, the stock mini and the Core audio server, unless playing them side-by-side. The Mojo server is obviously in another league. Right out of the box. More solid build quality, and totally plug-and-play. Much more detail, as my wife kept pointing out, you can hear more individual instruments in a large group, and hear individual voices and parts in massed choral work. Hear the distinct timbre of woodwinds, strings, brass. e.g. Hearing a clarinet then an oboe in Joni Mitchell's Down to You, the complementary harmonizing of the two jump out at you, rather than being "homogenized." Very happy with this one!
– Robert Taylor (posted on Computer Audiophile Forum)
The package arrived this afternoon and we are listening since half an hour. The power supply is used without dc filter by now and powered by your new [Enigma power] cable.
We can say that it clearly destroys Kingrex SLA battery.....sound quality is simply on another planet, it has been like comparing apples and oranges...BRAVO!!! GREAT JOB!!! Seems like [it is] sounding better minute after minute…
– Fillippo, Italy
Your [Mac Mini] power supply [upgrade kit] sounds incredible. More detail- more body- less fatiguing.
This is a necessary component for computer-based music. This is the first time I have surpassed an all in one CDP using computer audio.
I am very thankful.
Warm regards,
– Steven Rubin, Israel
Hi. First I want to thank you for your help. Second the installation [of your Mac Mini power supply upgrade kit] was easy with the information you sent me. After the installation I listen several files the change was incredible in all aspects. My best upgrade I've done to my system. Thanks,Thanks,Thanks. I would like to express more details but do not speak much English.
– Jose, Puerto Rico
I started my Mojo journey with the Mojo Lucent ICs which were simply the best I had heard at the time as compared to anything that wasn't out-of-this-world costly. Then the Mojo music server blasted away a lot of paradigms that I held for the 25 years I have been participating in the world of the high end. I first tried the Mojo Mac Mini with the basic power supply and found it to be superior to any transport I had used (primarily Naim and Cambridge audio), then at Benjamin's suggestion I tried the upgraded power supply and was blown away at the difference. How did a better power supply for the little Mac Mini make such a big musical difference? I still don't know, but it does. It improves all areas of musical reproduction, most noticeably the detail and dynamics. I was using a Chris Johnson modified Benchmark DAC (with the Burson discret output stages) with the music server and was loving it. The modified Benchmark is an analog sounding music maker – way better than the stock Benchmark. In fact, the modified Benchmark literally made the stock DAC unlistenable and this is no exaggeration. And the stock DAC is considered a reference by a number of reviewers! I don't see how anyone can go wrong when Mojo Audio give you 45-days to audition their products.
– Owen S.
I just received the Joule II power supply. Gorgeous sound!! More detailed, instruments much more separated, wider soundstage. Really High fidelity. Thank you.
I just took the time to compare with and without the Joule II power supply - like night and day!!
Much, much more natural, spacey, detailed but warm. And thanks for your advice about audirvana, more natural than amarra ;-)
– Vincent S.
Just to say I got the Joule PSU today !! I heard my Mini with the PSU for about 1h, and the sound imaging is really much deeper and larger than before. Dynamics is also better (bass impact, drumming…). Many thanks to you and greetings from France ;o)
– Jean-Francois, France
At first listen I notice the individual notes are cleaner sounding and the background percussion instruments are more prominent. I think I am very close to the point of diminishing returns. I am going to wait awhile to really listen to the Joule II. It wasn't as big an improvement as the computer and modded PS. I have paid a lot of attention to detail in this system, power, vibration control, acoustics treatments act. This system sounds just fantastic. I haven't walked out of any local stereo stores lately and thought I wish. Just the opposite. Your power supplies and the mac server are far and away the biggest improvement that I have made. I feel very lucky that I found you and Mojo Audio. I wish that more audiophiles could find you, but then sometimes I'm selfish and think that I am enjoying a forbidden pleasure.
I have no doubt the it will get better. Each time before I heard an improvement when I listened after 8-10 hours them a bigger improvement after 24 and it just kept getting better for quite a while. I could hear an improvement in the first song that I played. Your'e right it's the separation of more instruments and instead of first hearing the bongos now it's the tonal characteristics of the bongo's. I am finding it harder and harder to play music and not just sit down and listen. There are times when I hear things and just chuckle because I have not heard it on some very good systems.
– Ed
It's a kind of Magic! Thanx.
– Vincent le Bienheureux (eBay feedback)
Mojo Audio's latest music server with the new Joule III power supply surpasses not only the earlier versions, but it also surpasses all of my previous attempts during the last 30 years to find a front end that allows me to simply enjoy and feel the music, rather than constantly have to think and become annoyed by the sound.
For the last three decades I have tried all kinds of power line AC conditioners and rather extreme battery supplies, and only to become disappointed when the novelty of the initial difference wore off. Each product managed to change the sound in one way or another, but it was typically a "side-grade" rather than an up-grade.
I then came to know MojoAudio through their power cables and interconnects, which were wonderfully neutral. I wish I had understood the obvious but elusive concept and philosophy of pursuing the ideal neutral much sooner, as it really increases pleasure and saves money by minimizing the continuos pitfalls and vicious cycle of of always having to look for a new component that will somehow cover-up for a weakness or exaggeration somewhere else in the system.
The sooner you - as an audiophile - experience the soundness (couldn't resist) of the neutrality and musicality of MojoAudio products, the more you will be free to enjoy your music right away, and save money in the future by minimizing the constant craving for the the "up-grade" fix.
As a side note, since I still have the floor/page. I sometimes amuse myself by inviting analytical left brain engineers to enjoy the MojoAudio products. Typically, they become somewhat annoyed or bewildered when I demonstrate the real musical enhancements accomplished by the MojoAudio product line.
Call me mean or call me an audiophile!
Maybe it's the cognitive dissonance of hearing something that can not be immediately explained by the textbooks of their hard earned degrees. Fortunately, my degrees are in different fields, and I have no problems whatsoever to enjoy any present or future musical upgrades that MojoAudio hopefully will enrich my life with.
Thank you, MojoAudio!
– JP, Los Angeles, CA
I had made my PSU and IPF done in my quad-core 2012 Mac Mini. It does a good job and stage more wider and clarity improved significantly.
– Albert Chen, China
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All computer communication works on a system of checks and error correction. If a packet of data doesn't pass the check, a new packet of data is sent to replace the original. A computer that has lower power supply noise makes fewer bit read errors, so the computer has fewer errors to correct. When a low-noise power supply is used with media data, the resulting sound and motion are more liquid and more articulate.
There is a common misconception that batteries have the purest DC power. Though better than the inexpensive wall wart type switch-mode power supplies (SMPS) that come with many audio, video, and computer products, battery performance can't compare to the performance of an ultralow-noise linear power supply.
Batteries use a chemical reaction to generate DC power, and each chemical reaction from each type of battery has its own audible noise signature. This is why a specific type of battery, such as LiO4, sounds better than another type, such as SLA. The noise level of a battery also changes significantly during different phases of the discharge and recharge cycle, making batteries an inconsistent-sounding power source as well.
Ask yourself this question: if battery power has the lowest noise, then why do the military, aerospace, and telecommunications industries only use them for portable devices?
There's a common misconception that if music player software buffers the data to RAM, the output is bit perfect. Yes, the data buffered in the RAM is bit perfect, but RAM is not the final link in the chain. Bit read errors still occur between the RAM and the output buffer, and between the output buffer and the digital to analog converter (DAC).
Unlike most computer communication, the music data that leaves a computer through USB, Firewire, and optical ports is most often not rebuffered or error corrected at the DAC.
For 2010 and newer Mac Minis, if you have the tools and skills to change the hard drive, you also have the tools and skills to install one of our plug-and-play power supply upgrade kits.
Our Internal Filter Module (IFM) with a 5.5mm jack and our removable DC power cable with a 5.5mm plug are designed for ease of installation and convenience (see photos).
We also make a high-performance hardwired soldered IFM and DC cable for people who have more technical expertise. Our hardwired soldered power supply upgrade kit requires some basic electronics skills, a volt/ohm meter, and soldering gun to install. Over 99% of the upgrade kits we sell are of the hardwired and soldered variety (see photos).
Spreading the three types of data (software commands, media data coming in from drives, and media data going out to DAC) over three different data busses improves performance more than having a faster processor, more RAM, and faster drives. For example, if you are using USB out to your DAC, then use Firewire, Thunderbolt, or Ethernet in from your library drive.
If you have the budget, using SSDs for your external library storage drive is recommended.
AV drives have the next best-performance because the are engineered for continuous play and do not pause for read/write head self-calibration. An AV drive will give noticeably smoother and more liquid playback than a standard HDD and is almost as good as an SSD. They also come in 3.5" size with up to 4TB of storage.
We consider AV drives to be the best value as an external library drive.
Since the price of SSD storage has gone down and capacity has gone up, many people are using a single large SSD inside of their computer to hold everything: OS, player software, and media library. A large internal SSD is an elegant alternative with nearly as high performance as the best external library drives.
Keep in mind that it is not the drive alone but also the data buss, drive controller, case, cable, and anti-resonant devices that all make significant contributions to drive performance.
One performance advantage comes from connecting the library drive through the Ethernet port. When streaming another performance advantage comes from connecting directly to your ISP modem through the Ethernet port.
Note: NAS, LAN, and Ethernet peripherals are not plug-and-play like USB, Firewire, and Thunderbolt, and they require a good bit of technical expertise to configure.
For more information, read our Audiofiles blog.
In comparison, Firewire and USB 2 controllers and cables are far less complex and many audiophile Firewire and USB 2 cables are available without power. Powerless data cables significantly reduces bit read errors and are recommended.
Though technically slower, a high-quality Firewire drive that has a dedicated power supply and a powerless data cable is considered by many AV professionals to perform better in a media server than the technically faster Thunderbolt and USB 3 drives.
Our power supplies and Mac Mini upgrades are engineered to last for over a decade.
The big concern should be the compatibility of the operating system with the player software, plug-ins, and devices that are being used. For example, some USB converters or DACs work with only one operating system. Some systems require specific software with DSP plug-ins for equalization, room correction, and digital cross-overs. And if you want to use a Blue-Ray drive, there is currently no Apple approved option in OS X.
There is no one right answer that will satisfy every person's needs.
Some companies say that specific discontinued models of Mac Minis have higher performance. Many of these "magic Minis" that are cited as universally better are, in fact, quite system-dependent.
For high-res audio and video, the newest i7 quad-core Mac Minis with 16GB of RAM have a distinct advantage. Remember: a 24-bit 192KHz audio file has roughly six time the number of bits as a 16-bit 44.1KHz audio file. That means that it requires six times the CPU speed, six times the amount of RAM, and six times the storage drive space as a 16/44.1 file. Similarly, high-res video files also require several times more system resources.
Some characteristics of specific older versions of Mac Minis:
2010 and older Mac Minis with optical drives have a subtle degradation in performance due to a combination of electrical noise and mechanical resonance. Removable external optical drives are preferred.
All older Mac Minis with i7 processors can accept 16GB of RAM even though Apple specs state they only accept 8GB of RAM. 16GB of RAM will give smoother, more liquid playback.
The only advantage of Mac Minis made in 2009 or earlier is that they have an external "white brick" SMPS that can easily be upgraded with a plug-and-play replacement. There is no other advantage.


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This perception can't continue to exist and companies are beginning to realize it, Halligan says. "I'm starting to see in the reported press, people refer to trade secrets as trade secret assets, so this transformation of a litigation cause of action into a valuable corporate and tangible asset is occurring."
Protection Strategies
The most traditional method for addressing trade secret violations is through the court system, but sometimes that's taking the approach of trying to force the cat back into the bag. In addition, cross-border judgments can be hard to enforce, and courts might be more sympathetic to companies in their jurisdiction. Companies should start with a proactive approach by securing their assets up front before a trade secret can be stolen, says Tom Stutler, CPP, corporate security manager for Raymond James.
The first step in taking a proactive approach to protecting trade secret assets is identifying what those trade secrets are, explains Stutler, who is also a member of the ASIS International Investigations Council. Stutler suggests identifying these assets annually because business practices and processes may change over time. Then companies need to identify countermeasures and devise a way to ensure that these steps are being taken.
Some of these countermeasures are simple. For example, Stutler recommends adopting a "clean desk" policy in the office, which requires employees to secure documents in a locked drawer at the end of the day so people walking through the office after hours won't have access to them.
Along with new policies, Stutler suggests that companies engage in a robust awareness program to make employees aware of what a trade secret is and policies in place to protect those, along with other business assets. This program should "impact everyone who is on board for however long they stay at the company" and be supported by the C-suite to be effective, he says.
Part of this awareness program is helping employees understand their vulnerabilities while traveling overseas. For example, the U.S. State Department has issued warnings for various countries, including Russia and China, for business travelers, saying they should not expect the same level of privacy for their online actions and for equipment they might be traveling with that they would in the United States. "It's a known fact that in many of these countries now, if you're an American business traveler and connecting to their networks, they are going to take steps—firm steps—to seek out information on your computer," Martinez says. "I would counsel travelers overseas to certain identified risky countries to take loaner laptops…and don't bring anything with them that could be stolen off that laptop."
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"If more of us valued food and cheer above hoarded gold, it would be a much merrier world." ― J.R.R. Tolkien
Chef's Choice Menu – Yellow Door Bistro
May 13, 2014Posted by on
Last week, I noticed on Facebook that Yellow Door Bistro was featuring a chef's choice three course meal for $40.00, and a five course meal for $60.00. This deal was too good for me to miss. So on Friday night, L and I paid a visit.
I opted for the three course meal ($40) with wine pairings ($25), while L picked the Beef Cheek Burger ($20). For the month of May, wine pairings for the chef's choice are 50% off ($12.50). I enjoyed the wines so much that half way through the meal I pondered if I should order another flight. L told me to pace myself, as we were heading to Raw Bar after our meal.
The first course was a gift from the kitchen, crostini with watercress, strawberry fluid gel, toasted walnuts and tete de moine (cheese). Small in size, it was big in delivery, taste wise. The pairing of different flavours was creative and it worked.
Our server brought over a glass of Kung Fu Girl to match with the second course, Chicken Liver and Foie Gras Parfait with toasted brioche. Ly's pate was pure decadence, light, airy and rich. The presentation was gorgeous. The pate was decorated with chives, plated with pickled butternut squash, blackberries, shaved radishes, elder flowers, and beet pearls. This was my favourite dish of the night.
The third course was Cornish Game Hen Sous Vide Breast, Broek Acres Pork Stuffed Leg with quinoa and sour cherry jus, paired with a glass of Route Stock Pinot Noir. The pork was tender, the stuffing slightly sweet. The quail meat was flavourful, while the skin had a hint of spices. The quinoa had a nice chew to it.
L ordered the Smoked BBQ Braised Spring Creek Beef Cheek Burger. The soft meat was topped with celeriac remoulade, chimi churri aouli, arugula, heirloom tomatoes, little crispy fried potatoes, all on a homemade bun. L was crazy over the twice cook fries. The seasoning on the frites were so good, ketchup would only ruin it. I found out from Ly that the seasoning on the frites was a mixture of tomato powder, parmesan cheese, sea salt, malt vinegar and fresh parsley.
Dessert was Lemon Panna Cotta with lemon curd, raspberry fluid gel, almond and pie crust crumble, and meringue. The wine pairing for the dessert was Quails Gate Optima. I'm not a dessert person, but I scraped the plate clean. Again, this was an excellent matching of flavours and textures. The mildness of the panna cotta tamed the citrus in the curd, while the meringue and pie crust completed this lovely deconstructed pie.
L enjoyed our meal at Yellow Door Bistro so much, he wants to return for the chef's menu on a regular basis. He also requested that I take the time to blog about our meal, because he felt Ly was so incredibly talented.
I'm glad I restrained myself to one flight of wine, because Raw Bar makes some stiff drinks. Yes indeed, the bartender won my heart, as he made a killer Mint Julep ($12). The cocktail had the right balance of mint, sugar and bourbon. I'll have to make Raw Bar my place of choice now for after work drinks.
Avec Bistro – Date Night
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Since I started my new job, I have lost interest in blogging. However, my co-worker G requested I write about my experience at Avec Bistro, as he is interested in how it compares to our favourite French bistro, Cassis. So G, this post is for you.
I dig the ambiance at Avec. It isn't pretentious but inviting and informal. L and I chose to dine at the bar, and by the end of the night, we were glad of our decision. L and I were impressed with Travis, Avec's bartender extraordinaire. It was refreshing to talk to someone who knew more about wine and food but wasn't condescending about it. With each conversation, I felt like I learned more than I did before speaking with him.
L was pleased with the small but well chosen selection of craft beers. His pick was an Ontario beer, Hop City Barking Squirrel Amber lager ($7.50). I was a fan of the sparkling Drink French Fluently cocktail ($12.50). Normally when I indulge in a cocktail, I find it too watery or icy. Not the case at Avec. The bubbles were small and tight. I could taste a pleasant, almost floral note. Best of all, there was no skimping on booze. Two ounces of alcohol is truly two ounces, which means I plan to bring my work friends to Avec to sample more of the cocktails.
We ordered Moules ($16.00); Goat Cheese Croquettes ($6.00); Pate ($16.00); Steak Frites ($27.00); and banana bread pudding ($10.00). Travis organized the flow of the food, which resulted in a perfectly paced meal.
First up were the goat cheese croquettes and pate. The goat cheese was great for snacking. The combination of the crispy coating and soft goat cheese filling was perfect bar food. I thought I could taste a bit of citrus. I noticed with each course, no matter how small, we received new cutlery and plates.
Creamy, cool and light, the pate was as excellent as Cassis and Model Milk's version. The bread was crusty on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and gave the velvety smooth pate the proper vessel to sail away.
The mussels were small and fresh. The tomato and white wine sauce was light, slightly smoky from bits of bacon. L and I both scooped up the cubes of bacon and tomatoes in the sauce. Again, we were served more of that delicious bread to sop up the rest of the sauce. Travis paired the mussels with a glass of 2012 Joel Gott Sauvignon Blanc ($10).
Our main course was a 12-ounce serving of steak frites. Oh my! The steak was tender and well seasoned, cooked to L's request of medium. The generous serving of steak meant this dish was a value-laden favourite. The homemade aioli was addictive while the fries were scrumptious.
For dessert, L devoured his banana bread pudding in record speed while I sipped on a glass of rosé ($9.00). I'm happy we checked Avec out, as we can add this bistro to our regular rotation of date night restaurants.
Anju – King of Late Night
October 26, 2014Posted by on
Last night's meal at Anju was so good, I had to write about it. No photos on this post, as I wasn't planning on writing about my meal. I will update my blog with pictures when I return to Anju to feast on more delightful dishes.
First up were the salmon tacos ($12.00). An order comes with four tacos. If you are sharing, I would recommend that you order at least two for yourself. The crispy taco shell was packed with silky soft marinated salmon, avocado, sesame slaw, masago and nori. I liked the freshness of the flavours and the cool temperature of the salmon.
Crispy tofu ($14.00) was another favourite. What I love about this dish is the creaminess of the citrus aioli and pork belly. I liked to sop up the tofu with pieces of the sweet kimchi and then pop a piece of the rich salty pork.
Based on a comment from another diner review on Urbanspoon, I ordered the yam fries ($9.00). The fries donned a light tempura-like batter, while the yam itself was yielding. With the gochugaru aioli, Korean sea salt, and truffle oil, this was another rich dish.
Next up was the lemon grass brussels sprouts ($10.00). This dish had a nice combination of flavours and textures, such as the fatty sweet salty flavour of lap cheon (Chinese sausage), fried petals, and fresh walnuts. I could taste a little lime on the sprouts, which help cut into the prominent taste of the lap cheon.
My friend offered me the rest of their kimchi ramen ($18.00). Though I'm sure it's another calorie laden dish with the pork belly and creme fraiche, I found the pork broth and kimchi soothing to my stomach.
It took me a long time to visit the new Anju because I was worried the food wouldn't be as good as the original. I'm happy to report that I was wrong to think such an assumption. The food is even better than it was before.
I noted that some reviewers on Urbanspoon think the food at Anju is overpriced. I am all about value, which is why I rarely eat out anymore. However, at the end of the night, I was happy to pay the amount on my bill. The quality and flavours of dishes are well worth the prices charged.
Pig & Duke – Canada v. Sweden
February 27, 2014Posted by on
Premier Alison Redford made the announcement last Friday. The Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission authorized licensed establishments in the province to serve and open at 5 a.m. for the Mens Gold Medal Canada v. Sweden game. L insisted we go out to enjoy this unique opportunity.
A co-worker reserved a big table at the Pig and Duke. Packed to capacity, I estimated about three servers for the entire restaurant. In the kitchen, I could see two chefs whipping up plate after plate of food. Given the ratio, I thought service was great. Our petite blond server dealt with the crowd extremely well. If I were in her place, I would had a nervous breakdown, or at the very least, a stiff drink. However, I wasn't so impressed with the customers.
I could hear customers at an adjacent table complain about the stupidest things. Their eggs weren't done as specified, the toast was too toasty, and it took a long time to get a drink. Am I the only one who realizes it is 5:00 a.m.? Doesn't anyone else understand the privilege to be served booze before the sun even rises, and to boot, there are people who are cooking us food?
Enough of my rant, on to the food and beverages. I ordered Bailey's with coffee. With a generous pour of liquor, the coffee was hot and creamy. I chased my coffee with a glass of Oyster Bay, because hey, its dawn and I'll drink what I damn well want. As for the food, the egg was warm, the bacon and sausage better tasting than I make at home. The toast soaked up the booze, not that it mattered, as I wasn't driving home. Add in the awesome energy of the crowd, and I was one appreciative customer. Thank you Pig & Duke, for hosting a great early morning party.
Lounging at Muse Restaurant
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I saw on Twitter that Muse Restaurant was showcasing cocktails made from Double Cross Vodka (DCV). Produced in Slovak Republic, DCV has won high praise and accolade, as well as a gold medal for its package design. I figured drinking it would be the closest thing to me experiencing an Olympian medal, so I was game.
On Friday nights, L prefers to relax at home. I managed to drag him out by offering to pick up the tab, as well as some intimidation on my part. Thankfully, once we sat down, he enjoyed himself. Our corner booth in the lounge was cozy and private. The mood was serene, the music was mellow.
For drinks, L ordered a Mill Street organic beer while I ordered the Double Crosser Martini ($13.00). Indeed, I could feel the power of DCV and blend of peach schnapps and Malbec. A couple of sips later, I was already feeling like a champion.
We ordered three shared plates, all of which were accompanied by Aviv Fried's Sidewalk Citizen Bakery sourdough. Our first nibble of the night was Alberta Beef Tartare ($17.00). Piled on crusty buttered toast, the combination of the cool and creamy tartare and the warm crunch of the bread were toothsome. L and I were both impressed with the side of parsley salad. As the herb was strong in flavour, the dressing was equally ballsy, with a punch of tart citrus notes.
Our second plate was the Dungeness Crab Salad ($19). The crab was fluffy, subtly seasoned with bits of apple, macadamia nuts and topped with avocado mousse. I really enjoyed the rich crunchy flavour of macadamia with the delicate sweet taste of crab meat.
The winning shared plate of the night was the In-house Charcuterie ($23), which consisted of: duck rillette; pork pistachio pate; Wagyu beef bresola; Guanciale; and pickles. The platter was so large, L and I couldn't finish all the delicacies. The Guanciale was by far my favourite, the delicate flavour melted on your tongue. L is squeamish with fatty meats, but wrapped around a piece of bread, even he appreciated it.
Another good reason to dine here. After reading in the news regarding restaurants in Calgary serving up illegal meat and seafood, I know I can dine in peace at Muse. All the ingredients and supplies used are from local farmers and producers.
Boogies Burgers
February 18, 2014Posted by on
L and I were out and about on Family Day. We picked up frozen dumplings at Lucky's Dim Sum, BBQ duck at Sun's, and by the time we were done, I was hungry for something sumptuous. I decided to knock one off my Urbanspoon wish list and head to Boogies Burgers.
I'm glad L was driving, because I would have done serious damage parking in Boogies tiny lot. Crash Boom Bam! That wouldn't help cultural stereotypes one bit. Despite it being two o'clock, the restaurant was packed with customers lining out the door.
L and I shared a Keith's Burger ($10.00) and a small order of fries ($2.50). The two patty burger contained four slices of bacon, mozzarella, cheddar, fried mushrooms, fried onions, lettuce and tomato. Made fresh to order, the bun was light and fluffy, which soaked up the sweet pizza and mushroom sauce. The fries were skinny and crispy, brightened up with lemon garlic aoili ($1.25). The aoili was sweet and tart, a refreshing change to ketchup.
Big ass burger, quality ingredients, all served up in a unique diner makes Boogies a winner in my book. Just watch out if you see me driving into the parking lot. You've been warned.
Mimo Restaurant – Valentine's Dinner
February 17, 2014Posted by on
For Valentine's Day, I wanted to dine somewhere different from our usual haunts. I also didn't want to pick a restaurant that left L with a $200 plus tab. I decided on Mimo because a) the prices are reasonable, and b) I love seafood.
First up, we ordered the flaming sausage ($9.99). Made in house, our server lit up our night with this dish. I'm not a sausage fan, but I would order this again just for the fun of having a mini fire at the table. L enjoyed the sausage, which had a nice chew to it.
Our second dish was an order of Clams and Pork ($16.99), cooked to our specification of medium spice. The amount of heat was just right for L. Personally, I would have preferred it spicier.
The star of the night was the Paella ($30.00 for 1 person). What I loved about this dish was that all the ingredients melded together. The rice was fantastic. Each grain was firm yet took on all the flavours of the seafood. The mussels, scampi and crab were particularly succulent. Next time L and I return, we plan just to feast on the paella.
Date Night @ Zipang
February 11, 2014Posted by on
Saturday was date night. I planned to have dinner at Bonterra, but I mistakenly booked reservations for Friday. By the time I realized my error (when an employee at the restaurant called me to ask if I was still coming), it was too late to rebook a table for Saturday. Instead, L took me out to my new favourite Japanese restaurant, Zipang.
I called that day at 5:00pm to make reservations, however, we were still unable to land a table. Instead, we sat at the bar, which was fine, as we could watch as platters of freshly made sushi fly out of the sushi bar.
I ordered a main entree of Fried Oysters ($13.00), which was prepared differently from their appetizer oysters. Instead of the light, almost tempura like batter, this version was encrusted in a heavier coating with a texture similar to that of ton-kasu. L and I were in heaven, the oysters were massive in size and tasting of the sea. We would take turns taking bites of oyster, cold potato salad and chilled stalks of asparagus.
Next up was a platter of nigiri. The raw prawn ($4.00) was large and fresh tasting, with a slight resistant flesh when I bit into it. The rest of the fish: surf clam; salmon; tuna; and tako were generous in size, each with the appropriate texture and taste. I have yet to encounter an unpleasant piece of seafood at Zipang.
To round out our meal, we shared a bowl of chirashi ($24.00). Chilled sushi rice was covered with the usual suspects; salmon; tuna; tako; surf clam, tuna belly; and scallop. The stars of the show were the tuna belly and scallop. The tuna belly was buttery and sweet; whereas the scallop was creamy, without a hint of fishiness.
With a large beer, a small beer and enough food to make our bellies content, the total bill was under $100.00. Considering the freshness of the seafood in a landlocked city, the price was reasonable.
OMG @ OEB – Soul in a Bowl
February 9, 2014Posted by on
Jen treated me out to brunch. As usual, she let me pick the venue. Normally, I would recommend my go to place, Cassis Bistro. However, as Jen just finished her extreme 30 day cleanse, I opted for her favourite brunch spot, OEB.
When we arrived at 10:00 am, it was a 45 minute wait for a table. An employee that knew Jaime from her serving days offered us coffee while we waited. I also appreciated that at the end of our meal, our server offered more of the delicious hot liquid to go. The coffee was moderately strong, smooth, without any obvious bitterness.
Jaime and I both ordered the Soul in a Bowl ($11.99). We received a tall takeout box full of piping hot, crispy fries. Cut into wide flat wedges, the potato filling was silky soft. My favourite part of the meal was breaking open the eggs. First, I nudged the egg with my fork, watching it gently jiggle with each poke. With a little more force, I broke the snow white exterior, letting the bright orange yolk spill all over the fries. Combined with a healthy portion of crispy bacon, cheesy goodness and a dab of ketchup, this dish was one of the most richest breakfasts I've consumed.
L refuses to line-up for any restaurant. However, I think he needs to make an exception for OEB, as breakfast food here is elevated, and then some. Each bite is worth every calorie.
Chinese New Year w/ Chef Roy Oh & Duncan Ly
February 3, 2014Posted by on
Chef Duncan Ly (Raw Bar, Yellow Door, Chef's Table) and Roy Oh (Anju.2) recently laid down a kick ass dinner for Chinese New Year. The talented pool of chefs included sous chef Kinhee Lee and pastry chef Karine Moulin.
Tickets were $60.00 a person, and included three appetizers, a main course, dessert and a cocktail. Complimentary sparkling water was also included, which I thought was a nice touch. The first dish was Duk Guk, an oxtail consomme. The broth was hot in temperature, strong in flavour and salty. The dumpling wrapping was perfectly al dente, stuffed with soft, oxtail meat. I really enjoyed the addition of the chewy rice cakes, and raw, slivered green onions.
Following the soup, was a smoked duck leg croquette, packed with soft meat, seasoned with a touch of cinnamon, licked by a pool of spicy aoli. These crunchy puppies were so good, I could have easily downed another half dozen.
Next up were the east versus west beef tartar. Both versions were delicious, though I preferred the traditional beef tartar served with potato like chips, while L enjoyed the soya and sesame beef tartar with Korean pears and won ton crisps.
The last appetizer was Chinese spiced roasted pork, squid, papaya salad with Asian hot mustard and garlic sauce. I loved the cold clean taste of pork, chilled squid and refreshing medley of papaya and I think, daikon threads. The spiciness of the sauce really kicked the salad up a notch. Honestly though, all the appetizers were killer – I couldn't pick a favourite.
For our main course, we each picked the Korean braised short rib, with kabacha squash puree, broccolini, and daikon kimchi. The main course was phenomenal. L and I never ate short rib with meat that was so tender and rich in flavour. The puree was velvety smooth, the broccolini was crunchy and sweet, while the kimchi was cut in long luxurious ribbons. L and I enjoyed all the contrasting textures in each dish.
For dessert, we dined on Coconut and Tapioca pudding, with puffed crunchy wild rice and tamarind ice cream. My favourite element of the dish was the crunchy wild rice with the milky subtle sweetness of the pudding.
At the end of the night, Chef Duncan Ly took the time to drop by to say hello and to inquire if we enjoyed our meal. L and I did, immensely. We will be back on a Thursday night, when Raw Bar serves its modern Vietnamese food, paired with live music.


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Purple Rain Lyrics - Prince
Review The Song (9)
I never meant to cause you any sorrow.
I never meant to cause you any pain.
I only wanted to one time see you laughing.
I only wanted to see you laughing in the purple rain.
Purple rain, Purple rain
Purple rain, Purple rain
Purple rain, Purple rain
I only wanted to see you bathing in the purple rain.
I never wanted to be your weekend lover.
I only wanted to be some kind of friend.
Baby I could never steal you from another.
It's such a shame our friendship had to end.
Purple rain, Purple rain
Purple rain, Purple rain
Purple rain, Purple rain
I only wanted to see you underneath the purple rain.
Honey I know, I know, I know times are changing.
It's time we all reach out for something new,
That means you too.
You say you want a leader,
But you can't seem to make up your mind.
I think you better close it,
And let me guide you to the purple rain.
Purple rain, Purple rain
Purple rain, Purple rain
If you know what I'm singing about up here.
C'mon raise your hand.
Purple rain, Purple rain
I only want to see you, only want to see you.
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purple rain | Reviewer: momo | 10/23/10
princeilove your song purple rain!!!! i always listen to it in my room I'm only 12 yrs.old. and i love that movie about purple everytime i see it on tv i get happy then i turn to the channel it's on.
prince i | Reviewer: taliyah | 8/12/10
prince i love your music your one of my favorite singers i love the movie purple rain you did good in it.but one thing about the movie thats why was you crazy in the movie when your dad shot his you was hitting things on the shelf you where throwig things on ground it was a little crazy and funny at the same time.and one more thing you and whitney houston would make a lovely couple. if you don't my other favorite is not your lost.i bet you're wondering whats my age i'm 14 years old and i ask alot of guestion when it comes to my favorite singer and celebries.
i love you prince | Reviewer: taliyah | 7/14/10
i really like this song the bet awards is coming on today and patti labelle is going to do a trubite to him by this song purple rain and other singers like alicia keys is doing the song adore i like that song to.and janelle monea is doing the lets go crazy and somebody singer another one of his song called girlfriend but don't know her named.
great | Reviewer: marian | 10/2/08
i really love this song, i heard it for the first time in a bar i ussed to work on weekends.... great. and since that time i never stopped listening it-
i came home and inmediattly downloaded it.... and i still hear it one and over and over again. kisses, from san juan argentina
this song really touches my heart | Reviewer: brittany | 3/16/08
this song will make u cry,butt the song touches u deeply an if u were down or something u would just feel a deep pain of memories and u would just replay the song over and over again till u figure out whats wrong.........I LOVE IT!!
in the end | Reviewer: Dave | 2/5/08
i am raising my hands.
its so simple, but so honest and wonderful. you cant turn it off, because it touches everyone, rich or poor, in love or not, man or woman, old or young, black or white, prince fan or not. it contains a message everybody was willing to tell the world, but nobody seems to have found the correct words. except prince.
what i think about the song purple rain | Reviewer: superman | 6/14/07
i think dat shit was so nice prince i hade to take it fron u man and i sung it to my girl she said she loved it after she got done cryin all i can say bout dat song is dats dat funk
Hope... | Reviewer: Michael | 2/13/07
I hope that more and more people can raise their hands up to the end of this song, hope will never end! :'-(
Best of the Best | Reviewer: Rees | 10/13/06
This is the best Prince song. It reminds me of the time I was dancing in the streets of New Orleans in the rain with my boyfriend and a great band was performing this song.
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text: After a season of celebrating a league of British talent returning to London Fashion Week, it seems that this February we will be saying 'cheerio' to some again. For Peter Jensen has decided to show his collection in New York, after a decade in London. The Danish born designer has been a firm favourite on the catwalks since he graduated from Central Saint Martins in 1999, with a degree in menswear. After showing twice during menswear fashion week in Paris, Peter launched a womenswear range and has shown them together in London ever since. His cheeky, quirky and distinctly Nordic designs have led to an international cult following and he has collaborated with Topshop, Topman, Fred Perry and B-Store. His move to New York will undoubtedly open up to a bigger market to him, and if he decides to stay more than one season this will surely take him from cult to commercial.