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PDQ 34 Classic Catamaran For Sale
Yacht Name: | WAIWAI |
Year Built / Model Year: | 1990/34 Classic PDQ |
Model: | Classic |
Builder: | Alan Slater |
USD($) Price: | $ 149,000 |
Location: | Summerland Key, Florida Keys |
Beam: | 18'3" |
Draft Min/Max: | 2'9" |
Displacement: | 8000 lbs. |
Mast Hgt. Off Water: | 47' |
Engine(s): | Twin Yamaha 9.9 four stroke |
Berths: | 1 |
Staterooms: | 2 |
Heads: | 1 |
Fuel Capacity: | 45 Gallons /aluminum |
Fresh Water Capacity: | 55 gallon/plastic |
Total Sail Area: | 542 sq ft |
Designer: | Alan Slater/PDQ |
LAYOUT & ACCOMMODATIONS:Brand new central A/C throughout.
2 queen size staterooms forward.
Large closets and shelf space.
New Serta mattress.
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Cockpit shower as well(hot and cold).ELECTRONICS & NAVIGATION:
Brand new autohelm 4000 plus(beltless,wheel driven),
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New Freedom 2000 heart interface inverter.VHFMECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL:
Windbugger wind generator just serviced)3 solar panels.2 12v Dbatteries for house1 12v D battery for startingPUR 35 WatermakerShore waterShore powerDECK & HULLS:
New bottom paintLarge cockpit.Pioneer CD player with indoor and outdoor speakers.Outdoor gas grillNew Bimini with windowDinghy davitsDelta anchorDanforth anchorLots of storageSAILS & RIGGING:
Hood MainsailHarken roller Furling Genoa2 46 self tailing lewmar winches1 40 self tailing lewmar winchAll lines lead to cockpitCruising spinnakerOTHER:
US Documented VesselBoat US rib 9 ft hardbottom dinghy8 hp yamahaAll coast guard equipment.COMMENTS:
She's a beauty. Have spent the last year fixing her up as our dream home. She is beautiful inside and out. Captain and wife maintained. Ready for cruising. A must see.
Details are thought to be reliable but are not guaranteed.
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uh Nightwing when you ask a question and you put every member of the bat family next to each other Nightwing is the obvious choice because lets be honest who wants to be Batman?
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I'm sure some women are terrorists.
The war on women may more accurately be a pulpit than a Predator.
The republicans should retarget their attacks.
Unless of course, they find empowered women to be more dangerous the their goals. -
I suppose the Tea publicans would cheer if drones targeted American abortion doctors.
In 2014 I am sure someone will supply a list of the 138 Republicans that voted against the Violence Against Women Act to make TV commercials trying to unseat them.
It's astonishing that in the 21st century we still have men actively attempting to prevent women from achieving equal status. . This is why the GOP is called the 'Stupid Party'. And the 'Hateful Party'.
???? ok ?? what? we need more phony press congresses about some activist not being able to tell congress about her birth control?
It's all part of the Republican 're-branding' process.
The war on women is a lie Bennett bought and retells, which makes him a deliberate bald faced LIAR.
The cartoon shows the targeted goals of different members of the public. The comments show a gross misunderstanding of the goals of women. How do protections against violence equal access to abortion? How does the ability of native american women to not be abused by males equate to unequal pay…especially in a society where 9% of a mostly male group controls nearly 90% of total income?
At least the venomous message of one who says some women are terrorists offers a semblance of equality.
Address the message, neighbors. Pulling these other issues out of a hat that isn't even here doesn't elevate the conversation.
Zing, spot on cartoon. the republican war on women just showed it's ugly face again in arkansas with a laser like focus on womens right to privacy.
keep it up GOP, and arkansas may be the next state to go blue! -
Blowing stuff up with drones isn't fighting a war on terrorism. Blowing stuff up with drones is terrorism. This is true no matter which party's president happens to be in the White House.
Yea those darn reps look at kenny's killing that women at Chappaquiddick to prevent her from having his baby,then there is the michael skakel nephew of kennedy that bludgen a girl to death ,the kennedy's sex house in florida where the woman was raped . how about clinton exposing himself to paula jones and using monica for a cigar holder. this is just the tip of the iceberg Yes these rep just want women to be sluts so they can have sex with them. and do not forget that crappy dem regan appointed the first supreme court justice.
But ronald … the libtards don't like facts! Now they will start calling you racist! LOLOL!
"… first 'woman' supreme court justice."
Who's being hateful? Name ONE documented case of anyone prohibiting women from achieving equal status that is already provided for them by our Constitution and Bill of Rights. The real war on women is overseas and being totally ignored.
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noun ( plural anomalies)
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oddity, peculiarity, abnormality, irregularity, inconsistency, incongruity, deviation, aberration, quirk, freak, exception, departure, divergence, variation;
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Company: The Candy Shop
Jon Jon, Rock (II), Tyler Knight, Betty Boo, Tya, Ace (I), Cuntre Pipes, Mercedez, Adrianna Davis, Jordan Rain, Diana DeVoe, Rico Strong, Jean-Claude Batiste
Critical Rating: AAA 1/2
Genre: All-Sex
These "chocolate honies" are tasty morsels indeed, and they like their dicks two at a time, though there?s no d.p. as in some earlier editions.
Skinny screamer Adrianna Davis turns in a terrific scene for the finale, deep throating Cuntre and Rock and taking it up the ass before swallowing both of their loads. Tya falls prey to the old fake modeling audition scam, though it?s the director and her assistant, and not the big dick studs, who pull her strings. Voluptuous Jordan Rain auditions Jean-Claude Batiste and Ace for a male stripper gig and winds up with juice all over her booty. After vixen Betty Boo gets her breasts moisturized, the guys steal her furniture!
Director Diana DeVoe has a light-hearted, even occasionally silly, style and her titles make a good choice for couples viewing.
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Someone that is very attractive and you would be very much unopposed to engaging in sexual congress with. Akin to boning,banging, tappin dat ass, knockin boots, making the beast with two backs (shakespeare reference y'all)
She's a mighty fine straw. Too bad I'm strawless in Seattle.
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A penis that is not circumsized
My straw is so weird looking dude!
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A forumer on Torchthebridge who used to be known as the guy who smoked pot all of the time. Now simply known as the guy who is a hippie.
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Straw is to be used as an adjective describing an event that was of superior quality. It can also be used to describe someone's skills at a sport and/or game. The origin of this a bit hazy, but it is believed that it originated when a group of young men were sitting at a restaurant and one man said it out of random. From then on, the word launched into lingo history.
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I agree and feel like this is definitely part of the equation. As I scan through the bands and listen to QSOs especially on 80M and 40M, the sentiment when a nearby conversation starts up seems to be "well we've been using this frequency for years so why should we have to move down another kHz or two?"
Thanks for all of the input so far, it certainly sounds like there are several legitimate reasons for operating closely to others and then some not-so-legitimate (but possibly valid) situations such as operators who may have their antennas finely tuned for exact frequencies and they have no interest in moving away, regardless if a nearby QSO is occurring or not.
The more I read the more it sounds like newer technology can definitely help improve things, and upgrading to a better class rig may be the route I wind up taking.


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With a large enough canoe, you can simply put the bike in the canoe, albeit somewhat precariously. What's more common though is for people to bike their canoe to an input, lock up the bike on shore, then return to it.
A good alternative is a folding bike. They're not as efficient to ride for long distances, but can easily be fit inside a canoe. For ...
There is not a definitive guide for all locks, however most of the major locks in the US are run by the US Army Corps of Engineers, and they do not charge recreational boaters to pass through them. To my knowledge, all locks on the Upper Mississippi are accessible via paddling.
As for the Ohio river, you can try calling McAlpine lock and dam, and they'll be ...
Some considerations I can think of:
As long as it is not a nature reserve or a military restricted area, it should be allowed. You could probably check with some authority if it applies to the smaller islands as well. I would just try to contact Naturvårdsverket or Gothenburgs tourist agency.
Since its in the blatic sea, tides aren´t that ...
If you want to remain stationary, you need a solid anchor, and the best option is going to be to attach to a tree or something that you can securely fix to on the bank.
Not knowing that river, I can't say whether that would work or not, so I'll discuss anchoring to the bottom. This is the same procedure for anchoring in a tide or a river, except in a river ...
I can't help you with exact configurations.
But as usual this kind of thing has a basic rule.
The less it's activated, the less it will use it's battery.
Standby mode (time it spends counting the seconds to next use) will use almost no power at all.
As soon as it comes to life it will aquire a GPS signal, Triangulate it's position and send it to a server ...
John Montgomery here, designer of the Autocanoe.
I think that with a careful build and a few modifications for taller freeboard and a small forward cabin a long trip would be quite viable. Especially if you have some previous experience with this kind of trip. The main thing being to foresee and plan for the mitigation of contingencies. My friend Colin ...
When I built my canoe, the front and back keel stems needed to be bent. I steamed the wood by putting it in some ABS pipe and putting that over a kettle. It's been over 25 years, but I think there was cloth stuffed at the top of the pipe to keep the steam in, or something like that. I left the wood steaming until it was warm and soft, and then clamped it in ...
The Ashley Book of Knots (published 1944) references the outside bowline as "inferior" but just says weakness nothing specific. In America the "outside" bowline is often called the "Dutch" bowline or Cowboy Bowline. So since, you ask, why is the bowline on Outdoor Stack Exchange tied with the end on the inside? because that is the classic bowline. End on the ...
So, there are a number of challenges you face. Firstly, what is the reason for wanting a mizzen? It will change the sailing characteristics significantly, as well as require a lot of work.
tl;dr - this is a fair old undertaking to do for no obvious reason.
If you do decide to add one, you have 2 real options - a small, unstayed mizzen off the transom, or a ...
This is based on what we did for ours, and may not be specific to your model (but should hold true)
Take off the prop and grease every season
When storing drain all fluids
I actually find that mine works better if the first tank of the season is premium, good quality gas.
Take out the spark plug and store separately. I apply a tad of oil to the plug ...
A bowline is not recommended for tying a boat to a pole because it can work itself loose over time, or when bounced.
Instead, the recommendations are an anchor bend or a double bowline - and as an anchor bend can become impossibly tight over time, a double bowline might suit you best:
from Wikipedia
In saying that, if you must use a bowline, having the ...
From the link @Amine posted, the following areas are key:
For the keel area check the joints between planks and frames visually, looking for gaps or any sign that the plank is not tight against the frame. Then use a screw driver to test the wood for softness on both plank and frame near the mating surface.
Try to slip the pry bar under the frame and pry ...
Variety and number of boats.
Added price for fuel/weekends.
Level of upkeep (how to check that?)
Members to boats ratio, to know how easy it is to find an available boat.
Special rules/limits (of people on the boats, maximum rentals per month, night rentals, etc...).
Club activities.
Membership cancellation/freeze policies.
In Hebrew, the bowline knot is translated as a rescue knot, so I assume the reason it is used is the fact that the chances of it untying unintentionally is low.
When having the knot end on the inside, the end of the knot needs to move despite the added friction from the object or person the end of the knot is against.
When using the end on the outside, it ...
This will depend entirely on the type of boom and outhaul.
If you have a simple straight through outhaul:
If you have completely lost the outhaul, either get yourself a fish tape (from your local DIY store) or use a small plumb bob and fishing line.
A fish tape should work even when the boom is horizontal, but in order to use a plumb bob you'll probably ...
In addition to David's answer, I'd also include
training courses
membership in points racing league
RYA accreditation, at least in the UK
adult and child friendly/capable (is it targeted at children or adults or both)
facilities, e.g. anti fouling, over winter storage, maintenance etc
location - is it somewhere you want to sail from?
Russell's comment is very valid, however the first things to look at in any case:
If the outboard is moved by cable from a steering wheel, check every cable guide and the bearings in the steering wheel. All should be lubricated, without rust and freely moving.
The bearings on the outboard pivot should also be lubricated and freely moving
All those should ...
For commercial vessels, such as ferries, most countries do have regulations which boats are assessed against, and a maximum number of passengers are defined for each boat.
There are also a number of countries where this doesn't apply, or where regulations are not enforced.
Update - removed the rest as I see now you are looking at regulations, not physical ...
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zabrecky named player of the week
Sophomore Alita Zabrecky of the Muhlenberg womens basketball team was named co-player of the week by the Centennial Conference.
Zabrecky scored 18 points in each game as the Mules remained undefeated with wins against Swarthmore and Washington. She shot 52.0 percent from the field and averaged 5.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 3.0 steals in the two games.
For the season, Zabrecky leads Muhlenberg in rebounds (7.0 per game) and steals (18) and is second in scoring (14.3 points per game) and assists (20). She is shooting 51.5 percent from the field, including a lofty 59.5 percent in CC games.
Zabrecky is the only player in the CC to rank in the top 15 in the league in scoring (tied for eighth), rebounding (tied for 12th) and assists (tied for fifth). She also is second in steals, fifth in field-goal percentage and sixth in assist-to-turnover ratio.
Zabrecky shared the honor with senior forward Siobhan Callanan of Johns Hopkins, the only other team undefeated in CC play. The Blue Jays are 7-1 overall and 4-0 in the CC, while the Mules are 6-0 and 3-0.
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Alex Kidd in Miracle World (Sega Master System) review"So what's Janken? Well, young Alex defeats his tougher foes (Janken the Great's henchmen with names like Scissorhead, whose head actually looks like a hand in the shape of scissors) by nonviolent means; bringing his great 'skill' at paper, rock, scissors to bear. Odd that a game of chance should decide so much of your progress, but there's hope. A crystal ball is available, often hidden and often stocked in shops strewn throughout what is certainly an impressive collection of locales. The ball is vital, as it allows you to see your adversary's thoughts so that you can plan your Janken 'strategy' accordingly. " |
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SLiMFinder: a web server to find novel, significantly over-represented, short protein motifs
Davey, Norman E., Haslam, Niall J., Shields, Denis C. and Edwards, Richard J. (2010) SLiMFinder: a web server to find novel, significantly over-represented, short protein motifs. Nucleic Acids Research (doi:10.1093/nar/gkq440).
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Short, linear motifs (SLiMs) play a critical role in many biological processes, particularly in protein–protein interactions. The SLiMFinder (Short, Linear Motif Finder) web server is a de novo motif discovery tool that identifies statistically over-represented motifs in a set of protein sequences, accounting for the evolutionary relationships between them. Motifs are returned with an intuitive p¬-value that greatly reduces the problem of False Positives and is accessible to biologists of all disciplines. Input can be uploaded by the user or extracted directly from UniProt. Numerous masking options give the user great control over the contextual information to be included in the analyses. The SLiMFinder server combines these with user-friendly output and visualisations of motif context to allow the user to quickly gain insight into the validity of a putatively functional motif. These visualisations include alignments of motif occurrences, alignments of motifs and their homologues and a visual schematic of the top-ranked motifs. Returned motifs can also be compared to known SLiMs from the literature using CompariMotif. All results are available for download. The SLiMFinder server is available at: http://bioware.ucd.ie/slimfinder.html.
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A review by Lise Murphy
Having been disappointed with the last two novels in the Sword of Truth series, I was not expecting much
from this latest novel. However, because I did so love the first few books in the series, packed with
magic, dangerous pursuits, intrigue and more than a little bit of cleverness, I was not ready to give
up on the series all together. I am resoundingly happy that I stayed the course. Chainfire
did not disappoint. It is action packed, full of magic and impossible perils. The premise is also
intriguing. The reader, who has experienced the journey from woods guide in Westland to Leader of
the D'Haran Empire alongside Richard and Kahlan, is as keenly aware as Richard of the troubling
reality of Kahlan's disappearance from the hearts and minds of everyone who cared for her. The
reader, like Richard, is as unaware of the cause, but unlike Nicci and Cara, knows that Kahlan
exists. This allows the reader to fully empathize with Richard and to keenly feel his disappointments
as well as his successes. This technique and the fast pace of the action fully engages the audience,
something that was perhaps missing in the more recent novels in the series.
As Chainfire progresses, we realize that the last few novels were setting up the final
novels. We have known, ever since the Imperial Order swept into the New World threatening the
ideals of free will and independent thinking, that there will be a showdown between D'Hara and
the Imperial Order. We have also been told that Richard is the Pebble in the Pond, the Bringer
of Death, the only wizard born with both sides of the gift in a thousand years. It will be
quite interesting to see what Mr. Goodkind weaves with all the intricate history that he has
built. He has, in fact, given the reader such history and knowledge in order to be able to create
something that seems based in reality (not quick-fix solutions to wrap things up neat and tidy and
totally unbelievably). All this is setting the stage for some truly interesting fiction in the
last few novels of the Sword of Truth series. As Richard says: "This is the final battle... The
world stands at the brink of darkness...". Chainfire is the beginning of the end,
and it should be a truly spectacular end.
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all their questions; you may just want to hold off until you can continue the story with the
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From the Belfast and Ulster Towns Directory for 1910
--Mrs. Craig, postmistress
Allan, Wm., bailiff
Bailie, Matthew, farmer
Bailie, Samuel, saddler
Bigham, Robert, farmer
Boyd, Henry, publican
Broome, Isaac, farmer
Browne, Archdeacon, The Rectory
Carpenter, Joseph, shoemaker
Craig, Mrs., postmistress
Flynn, Charles, publican
Forde, Major, Seaforde house
Gardner, Mr., N.S. teacher
Gray, Mr., gamekeeper
Mitchell, Robert
Morion, Mr., coachman
M'Comb, Samuel
M'Curry, David, carpenter
M'Mechan, James, farmer
M'Nevlin, Daniel, blacksmith
Odgers, Mr., butler
Patterson, W. J., farmer, Woodside
Ritchie, Thomas, farmer
Quinn, Patrick, blacksmith
Sheridan, James, grocer
Sheridan, William, farmer
Stewart, Rev. John, Presbyterian minister
Strain, Robert, farmer
Stronge, Captain, Esq., J.P.
Summers, Andrew, landsteward
Taylor, Mrs. James, farmer
Thompson, Mrs. Wm., farmer
Popular Rhymes and Sayings of Ireland
In Popular Rhymes and Sayings of Ireland (first published in 1924) John J. Marshall examines the origin of a variety of rhymes and sayings that were at one time in vogue around different parts of the country, including those which he recalled from his own childhood in County Tyrone. Numerous riddles, games and charms are recounted, as well as the traditions of the 'Wren Boys' and Christmas Rhymers. Other chapters describe the war cries of prominent Irish septs and the names by which Ireland has been personified in literature over the centuries.
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Annals of the Famine in Ireland
Annals of the Famine in Ireland, by Asenath Nicholson, still has the power to shock and sadden even though the events described are ever-receding further into the past. When you read, for example, of the poor widowed mother who was caught trying to salvage a few potatoes from her landlord's field, and what the magistrate discovered in the pot in her cabin, you cannot help but be appalled and distressed.
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Ireland's Welcome to the Stranger
This book, the prequel to Annals of the Famine in Ireland cannot be recommended highly enough to those interested in Irish social history. The author, Mrs Asenath Nicholson, travelled from her native America to assess the condition of the poor in Ireland during the mid 1840s. Refusing the luxury of hotels and first class travel, she stayed at a variety of lodging-houses, and even in the crude cabins of the very poorest. Not to be missed!
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Recognising that a limited selection of official back plates might not be enough for owners of its Lumia 820 Windows Phone handsets, Nokia has taken a different approach and has given device owners the opportunity to create their own cases with the release of its 3D-printing Development Kit (or 3DK).
By offering the development kit — available in three separate files (1,2,3) — Nokia becomes the first major mobile manufacturer to provide such resources, allowing for further customisation and the chance to make improvements to its removable back plate designs.
Nokia doesn't just provide the blueprints for creating a new case, it also includes suggestions on how to make a case and what could be used to make it more unique.
While not everyone has a 3D printer lying around, there are plenty of printing specialists with access to a 3D printer that would be able to run a custom project and printers are gradually becoming more affordable.
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This was nice - somewhat like a taco salad. I used less cheddar, only about 1/4 cup of sliced olives, and a chopped green onion instead of the chives. The tortillas in the middle were a bit soggy - next time I will not layer as in the recipe, but mix the chicken and soup/tomatoes, top with tortillas, then with cheese.
I'd never heard of this casserole but thought I would give it a shot. Very yummy but you need to add more crushed chips on top each time you have it for leftovers for extra oomph :o)
I mexicanized this recipe a bit. Instead of cheddar cheese, I used one brick of mild cheddar, one brick of hot pepper cheese, and a bag of kroger shredded pepper jack cheese. Also, instead of the tomatoes, I used 1/2 jar of mild salsa, and added a couple tablespoons of diced green chilies on top of that. With using the salsa, you do NOT need to use the chicken broth at all. Also, I used a 16 oz package of the corn tortilla's - gave it a great flavor. Family absolutely LOVED it and my son ate the leftovers for breakfast this morning. I like a lot of cheese and so does my family. The recipe's amount would not do for us.


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Orthokeratology (also referred to as Ortho-K, Overnight Vision Correction, Corneal Refractive Therapy and CRT), refers to the creation of gas permeable contact lenses that temporarily reshape the cornea to reduce refractive errors such as myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism.[1] This method can be used as an alternative to eyeglasses, refractive surgery, or for those who prefer not to wear contact lenses during the day. Marketed under brand names like "DreamLite", "OK Lens", "EyeDream", "MiracLens", "DreamLens", "i-GO OVC", "GOV", "Wake and See", "CRT", "Fargo/iSee", "Emerald" and "Wave Contact Lens System", Orthokeratology is most often used for candidates with up to -6.00 diopters of myopia.
Doctors discovered the reshaping phenomena of glass lenses as early as the 1940s. This history of orthokeratology includes contributions made by Jessen, Ziff, Nolan, Paige, Gates, May, Grant, Fontana, Tabb, Freeman, Shed, Kerns, and Binder to the use of contact lenses for myopia reduction.[2]
George Jessen created what was probably the first orthokeratology design in the 1960s made from PMMA material, which he marketed as "Orthofocus". These early designs had generally unpredictable results, leading to the belief that applied orthokeratology was more art or luck than science. Many groups and individuals claim to have been the first to develop modern orthokeratology solutions. However, Dr. Richard Wlodyga and Nick Stoyan, in particular, are generally credited[3] with developing the first reverse zone lens design in the 1980s.[3]
However, it was not until computerized corneal topography became available during the 1990s that it became possible to apply the theory to create designs with repeatable results through being able to accurately map the surface curvature of the cornea using a non-invasive, painless imaging procedure. Additionally, the development of new base materials for rigid gas permeable lenses which provided much higher levels of oxygen permeability opened up the possibility of orthokeratology becoming an overnight procedure rather than being used for daytime wear alone. Finally, the introduction of computer-controlled precision lathes meant that lens designs could be manufactured to sub-micrometer levels of accuracy thereby offering the prospect of high volume production becoming commercially viable.
Nightwear ortho-k solutions were available to consumers in many countries outside the US much earlier than within the US, due to international differences between regulatory controls and bodies. In 1994 the FDA granted the first ever daily wear approval for a lens indicated for Orthokeratology to a type of lens called the Contex OK-Lens. In June 2002 the FDA granted approval for overnight wear of a type of corneal reshaping called "Corneal Refractive Therapy" (CRT), more than fifteen years after Europe.
Professional organizations[edit]
In the summer of 2000, at an educational meeting of optometrists in Toronto, the Orthokeratology Academy of America (OAA) was formed to support, promote and advance orthokeratology.[citation needed] In parallel, the British Orthokeratology Society (BOKS) was established in the UK with similar objectives to promote orthokeratology as a new procedure to correct myopia.[citation needed] The OSO, formerly known as the OSA, is an Australian-based association of orthokeratology optometrists and researchers representing Australia and the South Pacific region.
Research into slowing of myopia[edit]
In 2006 and 2007, papers presented at the British Contact Lens Association and the Global Orthokeratology Symposium indicated the possibility of orthokeratology slowing or stopping myopic progression. This was found to be effective in children in Hong Kong[4] and is the subject of wider study to verify this data.[5] More recently, the first year results from the SMART Study (Stabilizing Myopia by Accelerated Reshaping Technique) – a five-year longitudinal study currently underway in the Greater Chicago area – show a statistically significant difference for children in the treatment group wearing orthokeratology lenses who exhibited no overall prescription change against children in the control group wearing conventional soft contact lenses for whom there was a mean increase in myopia of 0.40 diopters.[6] In Australia, the Research in Orthokeratology (ROK) Group at the University of NSW conducts ongoing research into various aspects of orthokeratology including myopia control.
Mechanism and use[edit]
Tissue growth and propagation studies indicate that epithelial cells adjust growth in response to presence of a foreign material. CRT lens proximity to the cells therefore is thought to stimulate cell growth where less proximity coincides with added growth and more proximity coincides with growth repression thereby creating a 'proximal pressure' on the epithelial cells.[7]
The orthokeratology website ortho-k.net explains in lay-terms that the mechanism behind ortho-k is that around 60% of the eye's focusing power is provided by the cornea, and this is extremely sensitive to very small changes: 6 µm flattening of corneal thickness (around 5% of the thickness of a human hair) results in 1 diopter of changed vision in myopia.[8] Therefore a specially shaped lens can be used to lightly press the cornea, causing it gradually to be reshaped to the correct shape for focused vision. The corrective effect lasts up to 72 hours once initially acclimatized, which is long enough to be a practical means of eyesight correction.[9] There is some evidence (see above) that unlike other eyesight correction mechanisms, Ortho-K may also reduce future or ongoing eyesight changes or increased myopia, although this is still being researched.
Risks are comparable to or safer than ordinary contact lenses, since they are typically worn for much shorter periods (6–8 hours rather than daytime or 24/7) and while asleep rather than while active. They also compare favorably to surgical correction since no surgery is involved, corrections to the eye's shape can be handled over time (surgery corrects vision at a single point in time, but post-operative ongoing changes to eyesight will continue to occur during the patient's lifetime), and it is considered generally safe for younger patients. In addition, Ortho-K is broadly not 'new' from a safety viewpoint; contact lens safety generally speaking is considered to be well understood. However it is important, as with all contact lenses, to maintain good cleaning and hygiene discipline.
Although rigid lenses are generally considered to be not as comfortable as soft lenses, overnight Ortho-K is generally very well accepted, since the main cause of rigid lens discomfort during waking hours is the feeling of the eyelids moving over the lens edges while blinking. Since Ortho-K lenses are worn when the eyes are closed for sleep, so there is no blinking and therefore generally no residual feeling of the lens after the adaptation period.
Adaptation, success rates, and discontinuation[edit]
The cornea experiences a significant degree of adaptation within hours to days, although full adaptation often requiring 2 – 3 weeks. During this initial period vision may be affected for some people. Once adapted, FDA trials showed over 65% of patients achieved 20/20 eyesight and over 90% achieved 20/40 or better (the typical US requirement for driving without glasses).[10]
The corrective effect is stable but not permanent. Left to itself, the eye will slowly lose its adjusted shape, taking around 3 days to return to its former vision.[9] The Ortho-K lenses must therefore be worn regularly so the corrected corneal shape is preserved and maintained. Usually they are worn only for part of the day (typically only when asleep at night); some users may only need to use them one night out of every two or three nights.[9]
Health considerations[edit]
Indications and counter-indications[edit]
The US FDA overnight orthokeratology is approved up to -6.00 diopters of myopia and a maximum of 1.75 diopters of astigmatism.
In the United Kingdom, the procedure is offered primarily for myopic correction up to −5.00 diopters and up to −1.50 diopters of astigmatism. Fitting evidence for the leading lens designs indicates that procedures undertaken within these parameters have the highest probability of success. Some patients with higher degrees of myopia are successfully treated by specialist practitioners with "off-label" uses of these same lenses.
In countries such as South Africa, Australia and Taiwan, practitioners using the GOV orthokeratology system have achieved successful fits as high as −10.00D of myopia and +5.00D of hyperopia. Not every patient within these parameters will be suitable for the procedure and conditions such as flat or steep corneas may result in the procedure being less successful.
Counter-indications may include:[8]
- Inflammations or infection of the anterior segment of the eye or the cornea
- Disease, injury or abnormality affecting the cornea, conjunctiva or eyelid, or impacting contact lens wear
- Very dry eyes or low eye moisture
- Corneal hypoesthesia (low sensitivity)
- Eye related allergies, including allergies to contact lens solutions
During the first month of lens wear when the treatment zone on the surface of the cornea is in the process of becoming fully formed, some users may experience vision issues such as ghosting, double vision, contrast problems and/or starbursting, especially at night. These issues are generally resolved by the end of the first month of lens wear. If these issues persist beyond this initial period, the cause may be due to lack of centration of the lens on the eye and/or overly large pupil size (in light or dark). Resolution may be possible through redesign, material changes, better eye moisture retention (night eye masks, duct blocking, etc.) or other techniques.
Orthokeratology has rarely had severe side-effects, although this is confined to a March 2004 report of a very small sample of cases in China where supply of lenses at that time was not subject to any regulatory regime covering safety and efficacy.[11][12] More typically, complications can occur due to the patient's failure to follow appropriate hygiene recommendations when handling or cleaning the lenses. One common issue being the use of tap water to rinse (although some systems allow for or suggest the use of "clean" tap water) or store as this may cause unwanted buildup of minerals on the contact as well as other issues.[13][14] Complications may also be due to relative corneal hypoxia (lack of oxygen) with prolonged or overnight contact lens wear in lenses made from the wrong material.[15] However, the use of high or hyper oxygen-permeable materials as approved by the US Food and Drug Administration significantly reduces hypoxia, and these are the materials that are normally used in orthokeratology.
Safety advice applicable to most modes of contact lens wear, also applies to ortho-k night-time lenses. An article in the January 2005 issue of "Eye & Contact Lens: Science & Clinical Practice" discusses two case reports of children who developed corneal ulcers when fit with Paragon CRT contact lenses, which were worn nightly.[16] Each patient presented with a bacterial corneal ulcer after wearing CRT contact lenses for less than 6 months. In the first patient, Pseudomonas aeruginosa was identified as the causative organism. In the second patient, Haemophilus influenza was cultured from the ulcer. Both patients were treated with antibiotics, resulting in a rapid resolution of the corneal ulcers and preservation of vision. The writers conclude that "Paragon CRT lenses have been approved for use in patients of all ages. When used in children, these lenses may present unique problems. The absolute incidence of bacterial corneal ulcers in patients with CRT lenses are unknown. Severe caution should be used before prescribing CRT lenses for children and informed consent should include potential sight-threatening corneal ulcers." Although sight threatening corneal ulcers are rare, informed consent should routinely be obtained for all new contact lens wearers, whether worn overnight or not.
The Globe and Mail reported two cases in Canada in which Acanthamoeba infections during ortho-k treatment, possibly related to rinsing the lenses in tap water, led to temporary or permanent blindness.[17]
Types of lenses[edit]
Orthokeratology lenses are made by a number of companies globally. All use special gas permeable contact lenses to reshape the cornea. The lens material – and especially its oxygen permeability measured by its 'Dk' rating (the higher the value, the greater the degree of oxygen permeability) – is important for maintaining eye-health during the treatment.
Materials and methods vary globally, as does individual country approval. Menicon Z Night is used overnight in other countries, but is FDA approved for only 30 day wear, limited to regular GP schedule. It uses fenestrations in the reverse curve to maximize fluid flow while maintaining centration with a high Dk material.
Some practitioners have also designed their own orthokeratology lenses typically by using various software packages which combine corneal topographical data with the practitioners' own knowledge and experience to determine the appropriate lens parameters for individual patient prescriptions. These practitioners are obviously doing so "off-label" since their designs are not approved for safety by the FDA.[citation needed]
- ^ European Academy of Orthokeratology FAQ
- ^ J Am Optom Assoc. 1982 Mar;53(3):187–95
- ^ a b Orthokeratology Principles and practice by John Mountford, David Ruston Trusit Dave
- ^ Orthokeratology practice in children in a university clinic in Hong Kong – Clinical and Experimental Optometry. March 2008.
- ^ Eye-shaping contacts may repair vision – Cosmos Magazine. December 6, 2007.
- ^ Presentation to Global Specialty Lens Symposium by Dr S Barry Eiden OD FAAO, Las Vegas, January 2009.
- ^ Allen biometrics, 2011
- ^ a b http://www.ortho-k.net/
- ^ a b c http://theeyestore.co.uk/orthokeratology-corneal-refractive-therapy [needs better academic paper as citation]
- ^ http://www.drzhangeyecare.com/custom/11/Ortho_K_and_CRT.html
- ^ Orthokeratology contact lenses cause permanent vision loss in children – American Academy of Ophthalmology media release, 1 March 2004
- ^ Acanthamoeba keratitis and overnight orthokeratology Case presentation: Canadian Adverse Reaction Newsletter Volume 16, Issue 2, April 2006
- ^ Eye Contact Lens. 2005 Sep;31(5):201–8
- ^ Clinical and Experimental Optometry. 2007;90:3:182–189
- ^ Ophthalmology. 2001 Aug;108(8):1389–99
- ^ Macsai, M.D., Marian S. (January 2005). "Corneal Ulcers in Two Children Wearing Paragon Corneal Refractive Therapy Lenses". Eye & Contact Lens: Science & Clinical Practice. Issue 1 31: 9–11. Retrieved 22 April 2011.
- ^ Abraham, Carolyn (October 16, 2004). "Cornea-shaping contact lenses damage some eyes". Globe and Mail (Toronto). Retrieved July 31, 2014.
- Research in Orthokeratology – University of New South Wales (Sydney, Australia).
- Orthokeratology: part I historical perspective. Journal of the American Optometric Association
External links[edit]
- Vision Shaping Treatment VST Process
- Orthokeratology Academy of America
- EurOK - European Academy of Orthokeratology
- Orthokeratology Society of Oceania
- Ortho-k.net
- Myopia Prevention: References
- ClinicalTrials.gov
- Orthokdoctors.com
- Fairly comprehensive page of Ortho-k studies and their summaries and conclusions (abstracts) on an eyecare professional's website


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Green Bay jumped out to an eight-point lead in the early going, but the Phoenix led by only a 29-28 margin at the break despite holding Milwaukee to 32.1-percent shooting from the floor in the opening frame.
The Panthers had the hot hand in the second half, as they knocked down five 3- pointers and shot 60 percent from the floor over the final 20 minutes. They led by as many as 18 with four minutes to play.
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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
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Another missed opportunity,
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The Mike Oldfield Mercury re-masters continue with Platinum and QE2 though as with previous re-issues I feel the fans are not being given the package that would truly make them collectible and fully worth paying for them again.
Platinum is the 1979 release that marked a new direction for Oldfield in terms of style and format - and by and large it does sort of work - though on paper perhaps it shouldn't! The Platinum suite which took up the first side of the album is by far the strongest element - split into 4 distinct sections they still gel together well and create a great new sound. The remaster is good with some of the higher end treble of previous releases toned down slightly. On Charleston you can still hear very faintly some crosstalk from some of the multi-track that wasn't dialled out completely on the master but this is perhaps the quietest I have heard it on any of Platinum's releases. Side 2 of the album is more hit and miss and does not particularly gel as a whole what with covers, past offcuts and hasty additions after very late deletions! Beginning with an older Oldfield piece - Woodhenge - this was originally recorded in 1976 for an arts educational film "Reflections" - it is a mystical, ethereal work and is perhaps the most out of place track on the album. A companion track "The Path" recorded at the same time was eventually released on the B-side of a 1986 single (!) and is similarly mystical in nature but has not been included here. In America Woodhenge was replaced by "Guilty" on their version of the album (Called "Airborn"). To me that makes a lot more sense seeing as "Guilty" was recorded in the same sessions as the Platinum recordings and stylistically sounds similar. Mercury though decided to lump it with the "Incantations" remaster as the main bonus of that album because "Guilty" is thematically linked by chord progressions to that work. hmmm. "Into Wonderland" is where the biggest upset lies - in that this track replaced the original track "Sally" after the first issue of Platinum. Whereas "Into Wonderland" is a slight, whimsical ballad "Sally" was a bizarre, slightly humorous, eccentric piece with a blinding guitar solo by Oldfield. Unfortunately this track is not on this release (nor has it ever been released since the very first vinyl issue in November 1979) and it isn't even mentioned in the booklet! Punkadiddle up next is one of Oldfield's short fun instrumentals which segued great from "Sally" but doesn't really fit in-between the sweet but saccharine "Into Wonderland" and the hauntingly powerful slowed down cover of Gerhswin's "I Got Rhythm". Also not included on here but also recorded at the same time was Oldfield's cover of Free's "All-right Now". Although this was never officially released a promo film was made and shown on television at the time (and can be seen on youtube)and a promo flexidisc meant a very limited number of copies have meant fans have heard it and are aware of it. What is included though is the standard version of Mike's rendition of Blue Peter - as heard on any Oldfield compilation. A pity that the slightly later release which had a slightly different mix and a refined ending is not included or even mentioned in the booklet. Though also released in 1979 it perhaps fits better with his following album QE2. There was also a great "making of" film shown on Blue Peter which explained how Oldfield recorded this piece for the programme and that along with the promo film of the track and the promo film of "All-right Now" would have been great extras for this so called "deluxe" edition. What is good though is the short "live" jam session of "Platinum" and a pity more of this wasn't made available. The 2012 reworking of "North Star" is ok but is really nothing more than an excerpt of the 1979 recording looped with added twiddly bits here and there overlaid on top. Rather lazy and adds nothing to the great original. The 1980 Wembley concert though on disc 2 is fantastic and for that alone is the real reason why any fan would buy this re-release. Great sound quality - and a great atmosphere captured.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Platinum Remastered.,
This review is from: Platinum [Remastered] (Audio CD)
The die-hard fans will want to go for the deluxe edition but if you just want a remaster or are dipping your toes in those Oldfield waters, is this for you?
Platinum isn't definitive Oldfield but I do know many people were introduced to the man's music with this LP. His highly melodic guitar style is very evident here especially on what I still refer to as side one of the record! This is very catchy stuff and perhaps the least smoochy and cheesy example of late 1970's jazz-rock fusion. Oldfield was challenging himself when working on Platinum and you have to say it was worth it. Side 2 was a little bit baffling back then but once one got one's head round it it revealed itself to be fun and full of those characteristic Oldfield layers. It starts with Woodhenge which clearly dated back a few years before this record, it's more in the vein of Ommadawn perhaps. Things soon move on to a collection of short poppier pieces. If this is your first Oldfield venture I would recommend Ommadawn or the obvious Tubular Bells but don't let me put you off completely, Platinum is still an absolute classic! If this isn't your first visit to Platinum and you're here for the remastering; is it noticeable? Just like QE2, my last copy on CD was purchased in the 1980's and this release is a definite improvement. By comparison my old copy sounds brittle and too trebley, this release is warm and reveals layers of music I hadn't noticed before, you wouldn't want to miss out on that now would you?! I've gotten into the habit of telling Oldfield fans about a young whipper-snapper by the name of Andrew Taylor who has released an album called Mohribold (google it). If you like Oldfield you'll love Mohribold! There are some QE2-esque moments as well as some clear Ommadawn and Hergest Ridge influence but he's got his own style too. Maybe he's one to watch out for since Oldfield has called for an instrumetnal rock renaissence after his Olympics appearance.
35 of 39 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Mike Oldfield's most astounding instrumental work!,
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This review is from: Platinum (Audio CD)
After having amassed a music collection that includes nearly all of Mike Oldfields CDs, this one is perhaps the best of them all. It is split into two halves, the first four tracks are instrumental and the last four are vocal. The last four, whilst not bad, are not Mike Oldfields best attempts at vocal tracks and pale into insignificance behind other classics such as Moonlight Shadow and To France. The main work of art on the album is, as is to be expected from the title, the first four tracks, which are collectively entitled Platinum. All four are based around accoustic and prominantly electric guitars and the first track introduces the instruments in a bouncy melody that becomes more upbeat as it continues. The melody suddenly changes in the last few minutes to lead in the second track, another melody that incorporates the guitars prominantly but one that is more sombre and moody than the first with a slightly slower tempo. The third track is a return to upbeat - a jovial, almost bouncy and comical affair, completely different from the first two and one that wouldn't be out of place in a circus! Finally, the fourth track is in my opinion the best of them all, a haunting melody that eclipses every other track on the CD and one that could stand on its own quite happily as a solo piece. If you are a fan of Mike Oldfields early instrumental work then this album is a real must...
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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Revisited, 32 years on...,
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Ah, Platinum. The point where the new Mike Oldfield, following on from the release of the single Guilty, emerges with an album.
Very different from Incantations, it was erm, funkier. Having spent time in New York, Mike was relishing using new musicians. We also had cover versions, with Mike extracting a touch of Philip Glass's North Star in the long title track, and Gershwin's `I Got Rhythm', (or as the live album version calls it, `I've Got Rhythm') The quality of the remastered original album is good. Of the three added `extras', we have the single version of the Blue Peter theme tune, at a shade over 2 minutes, a great version of Platinum played live in the studio that is previously unreleased, and a really good, longer (nearly twice as long!) version of North Star remixed by Mike in 2012. It's not groundbreaking but is good. The 1980 live CD from Wembley Stadium is very good, and worth buying this new edition for alone. The quality of the recording is generally very good and I understand previously unavailable. For me it's an interesting listen: I went to see Mike in concert in Sheffield a couple of nights before this recording. It is better and yet different to what I remember, 32 years on. Vocalist Wendy Roberts is better than I remembered, though I didn't think she was bad at the time. There's the odd misplayed note but it's not a bad effort at all, and the reason why many will buy this edition of the album. .
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
An Almost Forgotten Gem!,
This review is from: Platinum [Deluxe Edition] (Audio CD)
I love this album. Having previously enjoyed Oldfield's music through borrowing my brother's copies of "Tubular Bells" and "Hergest Ridge", this was the first of his albums I bought for myself. After years of it feeling all a bit hippy-trippy to me, the single "Guilty" clicked with me and made "Platinum" a must buy. I still love the suite of tracks on the first side of the LP and even today am more likely to play that 20 minutes of music than any other piece of his music.
The second half of the album has always seemed a bit strange in comparison, and this release doesn't help the situation. The original LP I bought featured a track called "Sally", a strange piece with child-like lyrics ("Sally, I'm Just a gorilla", etc) and a great guitar solo which segued into "Punkadiddle". On later editions this track disappeared and was released with "Into Wonderland", with the aforementioned guitar solo now being part of "Punkadiddle". Not a huge problem in itself but what a shame this edition didn't take the opportunity to either put "Sally" back in and present "Into Wonderland" as a seperate track or give us the "Sally/Punkadiddle" section as a bonus track. My favourite part of the 'proper' album comes during the last track. This is a very classy slowed down version of "I Got Rhythm" sung by Wendy Roberts. The closing section features a fantastic swirling guitar solo that builds and builds into an almost typical Oldfield 'Bell' finale. Just about perfect! The bonus tracks on the first CD of this release are a bit of a mixed bag. There's the "Blue Peter" single, that came out around the same time, and a studio demo session of "Platinum", which is interesting to hear but sounds slightly flat compared to the finished item. And then there's a 2012 remix of "North Star", almost doubled in length at over 8 minutes. I'm not really a huge fan of remixes, much prefering to hear something in its original state but this one leaves me torn between two opinions. I can't decide whether it's an absolute work of genius (as I thought when I first listened to it) or a step too far (as I felt the second time). At this moment in time I'm going with genius .... ish!!!! The live tracks on the second CD are a real treat, made all the more interesting because I was there the night that was recorded (well, either that night or at the other Wembley show, I'm not sure which, but close enough for me!!). Excellent release. If I could have one thing added (apart from the already mentioned "Sally") it would have been a DVD of the Knebworth gig - I know I was at this one!! - which I don't think has ever been released on DVD .... unless you better!!
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
By A Customer
This review is from: Mike Oldfield Platinum (Audio CD)
This record marked the beginning of a more approachable, down-to-earth Oldfield. As it is often the case with this artist, the sublime stands side by side with the awful.
The first piece (all the first side of the original LP) is the four-part suite "Platinum", one of the most lively and direct music Mike had composed until then. Here you can find the repetitive structures Mike is so fond of, but also an energy and lightness that also benefited the music. While the pomp of former days is mostly absent, the piece dances and rocks in Mike's particularly arch way. Mostly it works. The finale of the suite is a cover of "North Star" by Philip Glass (if you have listened to "Incantations" you won't be surprised by this).Mike has always mixed his own musical ideas with those of Glass, Terry Riley or Ennio Morricone to good effect. "Woodhenge" is a really fine atmospheric piece, with percussive elements being progressively added until the entrance of Mike's unmistakable guitar (yeah, one note and you know it can only be him). From this point on, things start to get worse. First you get the unbearably twee "Sally" (or "Into Wonderland", as it is known), the trite "Punkadiddle" (supposed to be a joke on punk rock - though its humour escapes me) and a cover of Gershwin's standard "I Got Rhythm", arranged in a way one can only call "peculiar" (this version has its admirers too, though). For the whole of the "Platinum suite" and "Woodhenge" this record is well worth your time. The remastering is fine, no quibbles about it, but the liner notes confuse you rather than inform you. They talk about the song "Sally" (the "gorilla song" that appeared only in the first vinyl pressings) as if it actually was on the CD (it isn't! what you get is the usual "Sally-Into Wonderland"),and then they mention Philip Glass as the actual arranger of the "Platinum suite" (I don't think he was, although Kurt Muncaksi of Glass fame is involved in the record). A final warning: when Platinum was first released on CD format, it had 8 tracks, but the leaflet only mentioned 5. Did you expect things to be corrected in this newly remastered edition? Of course not! The same mistake!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Double Platinum.,
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I think Mr.Oldfield must have gotten bored with the idea of remixing his entire Virgin Records catalogue into 5.1 surround sound for these deluxe editions. We got as far as "Incantations (Remastered)" and the boredom had already started. The first three deluxe reissues of his back catalogue had fantastic remasters of the albums,a bonus disc of demos etc. and a dvd with a 5.1 surround mix of the entire album. Very deluxe. By the time we get to Incantations,the dvd is down to a six track selection of highlights from what was originally a double vinyl album. At a running time of just under 34 minutes I know this was a huge let down for fans. If ever there was an album in Mike's catalogue that was screaming to be mixed in surround for the 21st century,Incantations was it. We have to be content with six selected tracks that aren't even mixed to form a continuous piece of music.
By the time Platinum was reissued,there is no dvd. Not even some promo clips or as other reviewers have said,TV appearances. Especially absent is the doco on how the Blue Peter Theme was created. What a wasted opportunity. Yes the original album remaster sounds good. The 2012 remix of "North Star" is not bad either but the lack of any visual content and no surround mixes for the same price as previous releases smells of money grabbing. The only thing that saves this set and why most Oldfield fans will purchase this album again,is for the great live performance on the second cd. At almost 80 minutes of previously unreleased content this is a bonus but it doesn't makes this new edition *deluxe*.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Deluxe Edition - how?,
By Baldman "Mikey" (Durham,England) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Platinum [Deluxe Edition] (Audio CD)
Where's the 5.1 surround sound mixes? A concert does not make this deluxe. Where's the non album b-sides or unreleased stuff?
This album has been sympathetically remastered and sounds great as a result. "Sally" is a miss although there are probably good reasons why. This marks the start of the move from side long pieces to "pop" songs, and what many consider his doldrums of the 80's. Won't be buying QE2 until it seriously drops in price if this is the level of deluxeness on offer.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Scratches from the record company again?,
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I have discovered a "Scratch" like on the "Incantatiosn" re-issue. This time it "Blue Peter" on disc one and "I've Got Rhytm" on disc 2. Am I the only one to have this bad experience?
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"First Class...",
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Another warmly received Mike Oldfield reissue along with QE2.
This is another great 2-CD package. The live CD is superb, offering (what I think are) previously unreleased versions. As for the main album, Platinum is the standout track. My only gripe is Punkadiddle, I just find it really irritating- or maybe that's the point! |
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