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Apollo 1.5 SET amplifiers
as reviewed by Mark Katz, Art Shapiro, Victor Chavira, Francisco Duran, and construction comments by Jim Hanaya
It was almost as a curiosity that I took the Welborne Apollo 1.5s for possible review. Mark Katz, who lives only a few miles away, had finished his reviewing duties, so it was hardly an imposition to bring them to me prior to returning them to audioMUSINGS. Although my ESP Concert Grand speakers are relatively efficientwell into the 90 dBsthere are many drivers in each huge box, necessitating amplification with a great deal of control. I was skeptical that a little 300B single-ended amp would let them sound even remotely their best. Having owned these speakers for several years, I knew that they loved power despite their efficiency.
The Apollo amplifiers are attractive, with a reddish wood basepossibly mahoganyand a nice heft. The binding posts are solid and wrenchable, and the input jacks are similarly heavy in construction. Non-gourmet but impressively heavy 14/3 power cords are supplied. In view of my expected brief tenure with the amplifiers, I merely placed them on the floor in front of my rack, using a 1.5 meter pair of Luminous Synchestra interconnects to feed them from the CAT, as my normal 1 meter Monster cables would not reach.
I powered them up, and was alarmed to find no glowing tubes as a result. This turned out to be due to the curious three-way power switch on each amp, for which I had guessed the wrong direction. (Were they having a special on SPDT switches the day the switches were purchased, or am I missing something subtle???) Flipping the switch the other way caused the Welbornes to spring into life. As is my wont, I put a piano CD onto the systema disc of Prokofiev sonatas on the Thesis label, selected solely because it happened to be sitting out from the previous nights listening. The immediate first impression was that of a gorgeous, silvery treble presentation, but within a minute it became rather obvious that the dynamics were being severely compressed. After a few minutes, I took off the Prokofiev CD and put on another piano CD, of Arensky two-piano works on the Hyperion label. This CD is extremely aggressive, with a closely miked, clattery piano that somewhat intrudes upon a fine musical presentation. Sure enough, the sonic flaws of this CD were largely mitigated by the bland presentation of the Welbornes. Not normally considering an amplifier to be a musical antidote, I knew that the Welbornes were not meant for this system. Plus, the absence of energy in the overall presentation was very disappointing.
Nevertheless, I decided to give the amps one last shota wonderful Dorian CD of Bach secular cantatasselecting some tracks from the Coffee Cantada. It was remarkably unpalatable: devoid of life and energy, and having so little pace that I jokingly wondered if the CD was spinning at full speed. There seemed to be no reason to try any big orchestral works at this point. I turned off the system and prepared to pack up the amps for return.
So, can one fault the Welbornes for this disappointing performance
in my system? No, of course not. This is not the kind of system in which a 300B amp might
be expected to be compatible. These amps arent designed to control 250-pound
speakers with 7 drivers each. They would be perfectly happy with an easy-to-drive,
efficient set of speakers such as Tannoys. However, it hadnt hurt to confirm the
realities with my own ears.
The Welborne Apollo 1.5s (a cross between the 1 and 2s) are single-ended monoblocks with about 18 watts output, using small input/driver tubes (6EM7) and 300BXLs output tubes. The samples under review were built from a kit, and the choices of coupling capacitors, among other parts, contributed to the voicing of the amps. Rectification is solid state. Binding posts are of good quality. The amps have nice wooden cases with moderately attractive gray metallic tops, where the tubes and transformers sit. The inputs were both the same color, though this is irrelevant to sound. I first set the amps up with my Tannoy Saturn 8 floorstanding speakers.
I noticed some hum, but was able to reduce it greatly by cheating one of the power cord plugs. So, what do the amps sound like? In a few words, good with the right speakers. Ill first compare them with the RM10, the little push/pull EL84-based amp that currently works with the Saturns in the video system. The Kora Triode served duty as the preamp, with a Pioneer CLD-701 laser disc player as the source. The amps drove the Saturns just fine. In a collection of Fennell marches on Reference Recordings, the Apollos sounded more lively and dynamic, with the RM10 more restrained. On the Beethoven Piano/Cello disc, the sound was rich, energetic, and with a sweet, laid back treble. The Apollos highlighted the interplay between the piano and cello, with delicate upper piano registers. The RM10 was a little harder-sounding and not as delicate. It was, however, clearer and quieter. Listening to the Gershwin CD with Joshua Bell playing violin, the string tone on "Aint Necessarily So" seemed very natural and subtle. The strings were a bit steelier with the RM10, but the RM10 revealed more of the background. Getting to a pop recording, the Eagles Hell Freezes Over CD, "Hotel California" had a noticeably smooth midrange and more energy in the drum, though the bass seemed slightly underdamped compared to the tighter control, but reduced energy of the RM10. I thought the RM10 had better-defined, though not as lively bass.
Moving the Apollos to my bedroom system let me audition them on my "white box" Tannoys, a homebrew concoction of some old Lockwood recording studio cabinets made for the 12" Alnico Tannoys and Monitor Gold Tannoys. The speakers are a very easy 8-ohm load, and about 92-93dB/watt efficiency. They are currently hooked up to homebrew 300B SE amps based on the Angela 91 design. Im using a Loesch/Wiesner preamp with dual-mono Genrad power supplies, a Cal Icon II Powerboss CD player as a transport, and a modified Audio Alchemy DAC. What did the Apollos sound like on these even easier-to-drive speakers? The Debussy piece "Beau Soir," on the Tacet label, features a viola and piano. The viola sounded beautiful, the piano slightly sluggish. With my homebrew 300B amps, the piano tone seemed better, the viola very lush, slightly "overripe." On the acapella gospel group Fairfield Fours CD Standing in the Safety Zone, both amps sounded good, but the Apollos were superior in dynamic energy. I then tried a Katherine Stott CD of Debussy and Ravel piano music on the Conifer label. With my homebrew SE amps, Debussys "Sunken Cathedral" sounded sweet, with fair dynamics. With the Apollo amps, the piano was clear, complex runs well-delineated, the tone rich and forgiving of the "plinky high notes. Overall, a joy!
To summarize,
on these two relatively efficient, easy-to-drive speakers, the Apollo amps were dynamic,
with a sweet, forgiving treble, but able to bring out much of the musics essence.
They were noisier due to hum than my other small tube amps, requiring cheater plugs.
Theyre not as lush in the midrange as many single-ended amps, like my homebrew
300Bs. The choices offered in the kit might lead to different sonic outcomes, say using
teflon or polypropylene coupling caps or the 8-ohm output transformer taps. I enjoyed the
amps, but wish they were slightly quieter.
Low-powered singled-ended triode amplifiers have an undenialbly appealing quality that must be heard to be appreciated. Micro-watt amps sound great with the likes of Edgarhorns and Lowthers, but what about listeners with medium- to low-efficiency speakers? The Welborne Apollos were designed to address the needs of those who dont have horn-based systems. The Apollos are functional pieces of industrial art, highlighted by clean lines of beveled aluminum and rosewood. The amps can be ordered in a variety of configurations. Our premium-parts kit version was skillfully assembled by our resident audio experimenter, Jim Hanaya.
Soundwise, the Apollos are classic trioderich, warm midrange and sweet highs. Initially, I listened to the Apollos with the my new Magnepan 1.6s, a combination that proved very satisfying. Ibrahim Ferrers voice sounded velvety and pure. Jane Burnettes flute (on Hilario Durans Habana Nocturna) sounded warm and resonant, without a hint of shrillness. The soundstage was very dimensional, but not as vast or detailed as with Naked Truth Audios Calla 60s. In principle, the holographic imaging of the Magnepans and the harmonic pureness of single-ended triodes should make for a magical combination, but the 1.6s low (84dB) efficency restricted the Apollos full potential. The music was harmonically gratifying but ultimately lacking impact and macrodynamics when compared to my reference Anthem AMP1. Ron Welbornes web site has an excellent page of recommended speakers that explains the speaker/amp interface. Exchanging the 1.6s for my trusty little B&W DM302s (91db) placed the Apollos within their comfort zone. The 302s evaporated, leaving sweet-sounding music in the air. Compay Segundos new CD, Calle Salud, is a combination of my favorite musical elementsCuban son and clarinets. The sound was detailed, warm, and organic. I had the feeling Compay was on my front porch, strumming and singing. Bill Frisells Gone, Like a Train produced similar results. His guitar resounded with character and tonal complexity. I perceived not only the basic sound of the guitar, but the feeling of wood, lacquer, metal strings, and deft fingers.
One weekend morning, I asked my wife to play a favorite disc while our family ate breakfast. Choosing the original cast recording of Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat, she commented on the many details she previously hadnt noticed. We enjoyed the grand manner in which the Apollos projected the performance space and artfully rendered the voices of cast and chorus. The placement and entrance of characters would have made the crabbiest director proud. Just for fun, I tried out the Apollos bass performance with Al Mickibbons Grammy-nominated CD, Para los Congueros de Mi Vida. Granted, the B&Ws are not speakers that come to mind when one thinks of bass, but, when connected to the Apollos, the lil 205s produced rich, full-bodied, articulate bass. Not only that, but the size, tonal character, and beauty of Mickibbons 1650 Jason Strainer contrabass was effectively communicated. I assure you, the Apollos are bass amps!
All in all,
the Welbornes wear very comfortably, like a pair of your favorite jeans. They produce 20
pitbull watts, yet have a champion pedigree refinement. The Apollos exemplary manner
with microdynamics and lifelike palette made my Anthem Amp1 sound gray and dull by
comparison. Nevertheless, I wouldnt own a pair of Apollos, for practical reasons.
The tubes are very expensiveeven if I changed them every other year, Id have
to start a tube savings account from the moment I brought the amps home. My only regret is
that no one in the partnership has a pair of Tannoy Churchills or the like, to truly hear
what these small wonders are capable of.
The Apollo 1 and 2 SE monoblock amplifiers from Welborne Labs were designed to bring the single-ended triode experience to those of us who use less-than-efficient speakers like my ProAc Response Twos, which are 87dB. The ability to deliver 18 or 22 wpc in a single bound (for the 1s and 2s respectively) pretty much qualifies them as powerhouses in the world of SETs. Welborne offers a variety of interesting options for the prospective buyer. The Apollos come in six different assembly options: You can choose amps 1 or 2, the type of output tube, a fully assembled unit or a "nude" kit. I thought you would find that last option interesting. It seems that you can purchase the Apollo amps without the chassis, the wood base (which is gorgeous), the rear panel, the feet, and the transformer covers. This not only allows substantial savings but the option of dressing up your "nudies" with whatever wardrobe you desire.
The amps that I had were the 1.5 version, which is pretty much what it sounds likethe 1.5s have a variety of upgraded parts which puts them somewhere between the 1s and the 2s. Our review pair came equipped with KR Enterprises 300BLXS output tubes and Black Gate capacitors. The amps were put together by the audioMUSINGS technical wizard, Jim Hanaya. I think the metal and woodwork on the Apollos look quite nice. The amps are solid and heavy (48 lbs. each), and finished with silver metal work and a cherry wood base. They make quite an artistic statement sitting on top of my two Osiris amp standsa far cry from the raw look of most SET amps Ive seen. In the time I had them they exhibited no extraneous noises, pops, or trouble of any kind, so dont worry Jim, youre hired to build the next kit we get.
From the moment that I put the Apollos in my system, they brought musical satisfaction. They mated well with the rest of the components in my system, the Apollos 100 kOhm input impedance locking in with my Reference Line passive quite well. Before I did any serious listening, I made sure they were broken in. Dont worry, I shut them off at nightI didnt want to wear out those 300BLXSs. I did try to wear out a lot of CDs, though. I guess that for some time I have been a tubeophobe. I know quite well that my speakers sound better with tubes, a fact that was brought home when amps such as the E.A.R., the Acoustic Masterpiece, or Victor Chaviras Anthem Amp 1 graced my home. However, I wasnt prepared for the Apollos. Now, Ive read the articles and reviews, and I am aware of the controversy of SET amps versus whatever. Who cares? If SETs make music in your home, so be it. If you like the sound of solid state, class AB amps, fine! As Ive said before, my table radio makes music, bubba. Bass has been one of the reasons Ive stayed away from tube amps in the pastat least the tube amps that I could afford. To me, bass from tube amps always seemed to be lacking in impact compared to solid state amps. Sure, with tubes you get the kind of bass that has "dynamic shading" and "texture" and all the other things associated with good sound quality, but I want impact. I want a gut-wrenching, deep, solid thunk to my bass. I am glad to report that the quality and quantity of bass from the Apollos was pretty darn good. They manhandled my ProAcs like Stone Cold Steve Austin would do to Woody Allen if he caught old Woody pinching his daughter in the rear. Bass was taut, deep, and solid. Most importantly, it blended perfectly with the rest of the tonal spectrum. I was never squirming in my seat and thinking, four grand and its lopping off the bass?
On a lot of my Brazilian music, the mid-bass had punch and drive that was right on. Percussion instruments had an organic wholeness to them that made listening sessions that much more appealing. Spinning the Tutti sampler (sounds like a box of chocolates, doesnt it?) from Reference Recordings revealed musically textured and natural-sounding bass fiddles, cellos, and bass drums. The complex passage at the end of Ron Nelsons "Rocky Point Holiday" came through with ease and authority. The finale of the "Firebird" has one of the most voluminous bass drum whacks Ive heard. Ive played this piece though quite a few amps lately. The Apollos handled the passage with a very good combination of impact and room filling sound, more than one would expect out of 18 watt amps. Now, I am sure that a more powerful solid state chunk of metal and silicone would probably do better, but it would surely be more expensive. Given the limitations in the bass response of my speakers, the low end performance of the Apollos was outstanding.
The Apollos have a naturalness of timbre and tone to vocals that spells the real thing, revealed by Buddy Guy and Jr. Wells CD Alone and Acoustic and Doug MacLeods You Cant Take My Blues. Alone and Acoustic is not as well recorded as MacLeods CD, but the music on both discs is pure soul-satisfying blues. The Apollos reproduction of soundstage was also quite good. On my Claudia Gomez CD (an excellent recording, by the way), the soundstage was you-are-there natural. It had all the depth and width you could want. There was a naturalness and realness to everything. It was as if you could walk around the performers as they played. In fact, in my mind, I kept pretending I was doing just that when I closed my eyes. One of the mainstays on my CD player is the music of Pat Metheny. The piano work on his recordings sounded sweet and round. Guitars, both acoustic and electric, had a great deal of body?something that a solid state amp, no matter how good or expensive, robs the music of, to my ears. When I switched to some older jazz, like Art Peppers Blues for Blanche, the inner detail of his sax sounded delicate and smooth. The Gomez disk sounded downright eerie. Instead of layered depth or images on the soundstage, the Apollos offered a wholeness of soundthe music was being played in front of me.
Some time later, I had a chance to hook the Apollos up to speakers that are a lot more efficient than minea pair of Lowther DX3 drivers with a sensitivity rating of around 100 dB. Pairing the 18 wpc Apollos with the Lowthers was the fair thing to do, and the effort paid off. The more efficient speakers showed the qualities of the Apollos better than my speakers did. What also helped was a 30 watt push-pull triode amp we had on hand to compare the Apollos to. The first thing that got my attention in this setup was the midrange. The single-ended Apollos had fuller, warmer, and slightly richer mids than the push-pull 30-watter. The bass wasnt as three dimensional or as sharply defined as with the push-pull amp, but it was still satisfying. The top end, while clean, was not as extended. Are these bad things? In my opinion, no. The Lowthers sounded a bit thin for my taste, and the Apollos added some welcome body and warmth. The push-pull amp was very musical indeed, and it was also more defined, but I should add that the amp was nearly twice the price of the Apollos. So pick your poison.
the Apollos brought to my musical table was a natural, musical ease. Instruments had body,
and a harmonic rightness that drew me right into the music. If any of you is thinking of
dipping a toe in the single-ended tube amp pool, this is a good place to start. As for me,
I have put off tube amps for the wrong reasons long enough. What can I say, Mr. Welborne,
Im back in the fold.
Welborne Labs is a company that may not be well known to audioMUSINGS readers, but their products have been reviewed by such magazines as Listener, Sound Practices, and Positive Feedback. Ron Welborne, the man behind Welborne Labs, offered audioMUSINGS the opportunity to build and review the Apollo amplifier kits. The Apollos are single-ended triode monoblock amplifiers utilizing the new KR Enterprise 300BXLS output tubes. The quality of the parts in these kits is very high, including name brands such as Elna Cerafine, Solen, Jensen, Electra-Print, and Mills. To house all these first rate components are two drop dead gorgeous monoblock cabinets.
When I was offered the chance to build the Apollo amplifiers I jumped at it, but my move was a bit hasty. Circumstances beyond my control kept me from focusing my attention on the amps while I was building them. While they are somewhat complex to assemble, the job can be done in a reasonable amount of time if you can focus your attention. At about $3000 (the review samples were supplied with Black Gate power supply caps), mistakes made because of inattention can prove costly. On the plus side, Ron Welborne offers very good customer support. Whether contacted by phone or by e-mail, he is knowledgable and very patient with his customers. I had a problem with a crackling/popping noise through the amps that, it turns out, was caused by two different problems. The first was faulty solder joints (remember attention to detail). The second problem, which was more difficult to troubleshoot, was due to faulty electrical outlets. Through a series of e-mails (and a couple of phone calls), Ron helped me get the Apollos up and running like champs.
Just how complex are the Apollos to assemble? In his catalog, Ron states that individuals who do not have experience in complex kit building should not attempt them. I think this is a fair statement. To help a prospective builder decide whether or not to purchase the kit, Ron makes assembly manuals available for $15. I recommend purchasing the manual if you are not sure of your kit building ability. I have a few assembly suggestions. The instructions are great, theyre in color, and they are well written and nicely laid out, so these suggestions are not meant as criticism, but to help make assembly a little easier:
1. Make a detailed
checklist of all the parts. (I had a few missing, but they were replaced quickly.)
With the amps completed and tested, it was time to put the juice to them. My current setup consists of the Nelson Pass-designed Bride of Zen preamp, an NAD 216 power amp, and a Marantz CD-63SE CD player. All of my cables and my speakers are home-brewed. From the start, the Apollos were the best-sounding amps Ive ever heard in my home. While only rated for 20 watts, the Apollos gave up nothing to my 120-watt-per-channel NAD in perceived power. Okay, I had to turn up the volume control a little, but not much. Compared to the Apollos, the NAD sounded thin and etched, especially in the midrange. The Apollos have a slightly warm presentation without sounding muddy or rolled off. In the beginning of John Klemmers song "Waterwheels," on his Touch CD, a chime is struck lightly, and the note seems to hang in space, with a lifelike, shimmering quality. Female vocals are also served up beautifully with this amp. Celine Dion (who Im not a fan of) sings a duet with Andrea Bocelli on his Sogno CD that is pretty impressive. Through the Apollos, her voice has a natural (added?) warmth. It wasnt the etched-sounding voice that Im used to hearing from my regular system. Other female singers, such as Trisha Yearwood and most notably Mary Black, were also done justice. Mary Blacks song "Columbus," on her No Frontiers CD, sounded fantastic. Though her voice did not sound any deeper, it seemed to have a more natural tone. These amps also had a bass presentation that that belied their 20-watt rating. Craig Chaquicos song "Holding Back The Years," on his Once in a Blue Universe CD, has a bass line that is both deep and well defined. Through the Apollos, the bass was true to the recording, while the NAD was merely boomy and one-note-ish.
While the Apollo amps
are somewhat complex, they can be built by moderately experienced kit builders. However,
if you dont feel up to the task of building them, Ron Welborne offers them assembled
for a nominal fee. I guess the greatest compliment I can pay to the Apollos is to say that
I wish I could afford them. Highly recommended.
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Today: Friends and Family Picnic with Easter egg hunt, free hot dogs, games and inflatables, 3 p.m.
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Agape COGIC
Sunday: Easter service, Elder Michael R. Johnson presents the Children of Distinction's "Will I Make It In?," 10:30 a.m.
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Sunday: Sanctuary Choir performing Easter musical during worship service, 10:45 a.m.
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The 23-year-old has been a huge success in his first year with Blues and the West Midlands club have been able to retain his services for another season.
The Finnish international told Chelsea's website: "I am proud to be a Chelsea player.
"But I feel that another year working with Birmingham manager Steve Bruce can only aid my development even further."
He added: "By being able to play on a regular basis for Birmingham City it has enabled me to improve my game and become a better player.
"I believe that this deal is in the best interests of all three parties.
"For me personally I have progressed as a footballer and by staying in the Midlands for a further year can only be good for my consistency and stability.
"I would like to thank everyone at Chelsea and I will be watching them in the Champions League and cheering them on."
Despite Chelsea's glut of striking talent they are keen to keep the lively forward, who has scored 19 goals for Blues this season.
Birmingham are thought to be keen on a permanent deal for the £5m-rated Forssell, but were happy to be able to keep the player for another season.
Bruce added: "I would like to take this opportunity to thank Chelsea Football Club for the professionalism they have shown in dealing with this matter throughout."


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Civil Engineering
J.Daniel Dolan, Chair
Joseph R.Loferski
W.Samuel Easterling
January 21, 1997
Blacksburg, Virginia
The effect of door and window openings on long timber framed shear walls was the subject of this thesis. Four different wall configurations containing various openings and one control wall with no openings were tested to examine ultimate load capacity and stiffness. All walls were forty feet in length and contained tie-down anchorage at the extreme ends of the wall only. Two replications of the five wall configurations were built. Each of the five wall configurations was tested using a: 1) monotonic displacement pattern and 2) sequential phased displacement pattern. A better understanding of the effect of monotonic and cyclic loading (and the relationship between the two loading types) on ultimate load capacity and stiffness for a given wall configuration were examined. To efficiently design shear walls, the effect of openings on shear wall performance must be known. This thesis adds to previous work on shear walls with openings to provide valuable information for future use. Results from this investigation are intended to provide useful information regarding performance of long shear walls with openings. Data concerning capacity, drift, elastic stiffness, and ductility are presented. Two methods of capacity prediction of shear walls with openings are examined. Sugiyama (1994) provided an empirical equation for prediction of load resistance that has been applied to capacity and is the basis for the perforated shear wall method. This thesis further validates his work to full scale long shear walls. A new method for capacity prediction was developed by the author and is also presented.
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Australia has been blessed with enormous natural resources, great wealth, a small population and, because of our relative isolation, we've never had to deal with any real existential security threat.
Our vast resources and "she'll be right" mentality have basically served us well as a nation, and "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" has been our mantra. Tanner suggests these attitudes have never really been tested in our "lucky country", and that's probably why our politics is so barren of real ideas and has descended into an extended period of empty populism.
At the same time, Tanner says we're going through a structural economic transformation in the Western world that is fundamentally more important than the Industrial Revolution. What this means is traditional party structures and beliefs are being completely recast and the traditional governing parties in our primarily two-party states are struggling to keep up.
"What this economic transformation is doing is hollowing out the traditional major political parties that are very much products of the industrial revolution," Tanner says. "The old world is disappearing, but the new world is yet to be born and we don't know what it will look like.
"But we can see, for example, in phenomena like the emergence of the pirate party in Europe – which reflects a distinct growing constituency of young, digitally oriented people – that the old political framework that we are accustomed to is gradually melting."
The new politics
Tanner believes that what's happening in Australia and across the Western world is that while we're becoming a more fragmented society, we are also becoming more engaged politically – but apart from the old political super-structures. At present, this is reflected in the rise of smaller parties representing a multitude of views and single, self-interested issues. The number of parties registered for the upcoming federal election is a case in point.
And, as we become a more fragmented society, the traditional parties or any political force will find it difficult to dominate 40 per cent or more of the electorate.
"So what we're living through at the moment from the majority of politicians is this kind of very reactive, very childish style of politics which is essentially people in the political landscape who've been kind cut adrift from their moorings," he says.
Tanner says what we're seeing from the community is the "revolt of the engaged". "These are people interested in the wider picture of national and international affairs; they do care about issues and how these are approached by government, but they feel like they're being treated as if they were eight-year-olds. And these are people who in some cases vote Liberal, in some cases Labor or whatever.
"These are the nation's opinion-makers, they are leaders of organisations, they're people in positions of significance, and you can see the level of anger and unhappiness about the quality of political discourse in Australia amongst that group (which is probably 20 or 30 per cent of the community) is mounting."
Re-thinking relationships
For Tanner, where Australia's political leadership takes us next will determine much of our democratic future. We have to rethink how we manage our affairs internationally and how we relate to our neighbours. Indonesia is a case in point, as it won't be long before it has a bigger economy than Australia's. This will be hugely significant but, according to Tanner, we still have a mind-set that sees Indonesia as an inconsequential little country where they're still living on dirt floors.
"When, in fact, it is not like that now and it is increasingly going to become a major world player on a range of fronts," Tanner says.
Bearing this in mind, it's important for those in positions of responsibility in our society to start treating the longer-term challenges more seriously. "For example, we're all excited about the Asian century, but most people seem to immediately default to 'what are we going to sell them?' "
Tanner says there's a lot more at play than a one-dimensional relationship where all we've discovered is a new set of customers.
Technology a game-changer
On the future of democracy, Tanner believes digital technologies will have a huge impact on its future and it will evolve over the next few decades.
"Issues like compulsory voting in countries like Australia will probably come under greater focus," he says. "The question of how we vote, the nature of accountability, the nature of interaction between governments and citizens – all of these things will change a lot."
Speaking before news of the US's controversial electronic surveillance programme was leaked, Tanner said the control of information and the monitoring and limiting of access to information is the critical ingredient of non-democratic and autocratic government.
He's confident that technology is making it harder for governments to unleash their darker selves. Its very nature favours democratic forms of government.
"This is one of the hidden stories of the past 20 or 30 years," Tanner says. "The real power of national governments in most parts of the world is a shadow of what it was because of the ability for ordinary citizens and non-government organisations to mobilise power, to mobilise information and to sidestep or to counteract what governments do.
"Karl Marx famously said as the industrial revolution really gathered pace that the old world was dying but the new world was yet to be born. Now we're kind of in an equivalent situation where the world that started to emerge in the West in that era, 150 to 200 years ago, has got to a point where it is now starting to be superseded by a new world which is information-based, knowledge-based, digitally based and inherently global.
"The old smokestack industrial world that has dominated politics and the economies of the West for the best part of two centuries is not going to disappear, but it is just shrinking as a proportion of the total reality.
"We really do need to start getting serious about these challenges, because the world is changing in ways that mean we don't have the luxury of just making it up as we go along any more."
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Chancellor Nicholas Zeppos visited with Vanderbilt alumnus and American University Professor of Law Perry Wallace (center) and Vice Chancellor David Williams (left) Sept. 10 in Kirkland Hall. Wallace broke the color barrier in the Southeastern Conference as a player on Vanderbilt¹s basketball team in 1966. Read more about Wallace and his remarkable story »
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Commodore Nation, Once again, it is good to be GOLD! Please join me in congratulating our Vanderbilt Commodores – the 2015 NCAA Division I Women's Tennis Champions! This is a history-making win – the university's first national championship in women's tennis – for a remarkable team that has a 23-match home win streak stretching over…
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Vanderbilt and I personally have lost a great friend, a sage counselor and a giant of a man whose very life served as a constant example and reminder of the exceptional good one person can do. We were privileged to have him on our campus as the founder of the First Amendment Center and were…
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Executive Director Michael Heath's apology was issued amid sharply worded condemnations Wednesday for his action by Gov. John Baldacci, who called it "an offense of the highest order," and legislative leaders from both parties.
Heath said the Web item had been removed, he was no longer seeking such information on lawmakers and offered "an unqualified apology" while accepting full responsibility for his actions.
In his daily newsletter last Friday, Heath asked supporters for "tips, rumors, speculation and facts" about the sexual orientation of legislators and other political leaders so the league could post the information on its Internet site.
Heath said information about political leaders' sexual orientation is of "fundamental importance" in the debate over issues involving sexuality. The group had recently lost a fight for a constitutional ban on same-sex marriage.
In a speech on the House floor the day news of the Web item appeared, Majority Leader John Richardson (D-Brunswick) said Heath's action "represents an all-time low in Maine politics."
"It is hurtful, it is destructive and it has no place in Maine politics," said Richardson, who also praised Republicans for condemning the action.
"I think it's important we all stand together on this one," said House Minority Leader Joe Bruno (R-Raymond). "Your private life is your private life and I don't want to know about it."
The lone Green party member who serves in the Legislature, Rep. John Eder of Portland, also stood to denounce the league action.
In a written statement, Democratic Gov. John Baldacci said the intent of any lists "can only be to destroy careers — the most insidious form of discrimination." He called the league action "an offense of the highest order deserving all of the condemnation I can muster."
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|1. Moonlight Desires
|2. Awake The Giant
|3. Living In The Golden Age
|4. Dedication
|5. Human Drama
|6. Forever One
|7. One Brief Shining Moment
|8. 60 Second Nightmare
|9. Great Dirty World
Although his name is anaethema to serious music listeners these days, there was actually a time when Larry Gowan was a fairly respectable figure in the Canadian rock scene. Gowan had been a fan of progressive rock in the 1970s, and it was only natural that some of this would spill over into his work in the 1980s. After the failure of his first, eponymous solo album (1982), he scored a regional hit with Strange Animal (1985). Featuring such tracks as "Criminal Mind", "You're A Strange Animal" and "Cosmetics", the album propelled LG to a level of notoriety in his own country ... and perhaps there was even a bit of respect to go along with this.
Strange Animal was the creative peak of his career, and it wasn't necessarily a monumental success. At its best, the music was somewhat akin to Rush -- possessing of some progressive elements, but watered down for more mainstream structures. At its worst, it was so much sound and fury. There was clearly some talent here, but its proper channeling was never assured. Besides which, the album benefited from the presence of extremely talented session players, Tony Levin dominant among these; the extent to which Gowan himself was responsible for the quality of the music was and remains a point of disputation.
The rot had probably always been there, but it was coming to the foreground on Great Dirty World (1987), his third release. Though it had a good leadoff single (and a half-decent follow-up), the album was otherwise remarkably devoid of substance. From someone who could have been a leading Canadian populist art-rocker (on the level of Fish, say), it was a letdown. Taken in conjunction with the subsequent Gowan releases, GDW suggests that his levels of artistic discretion were never terribly high; indeed, one might well today wonder how he managed to produce any decent music at all.
The good leadoff single from the album was "Moonlight Desires", a track which managed to make the Top 20 on some Canadian charts (in the rest of the world, never mind). It's leadoff keyboard line was fairly memorable, and the bass work (which seems to be by Tony Levin) drives the track along fairly well; the guitar presence isn't quite as good, though the quasi-drone of the second verse is a nice touch. The most notable element of this track, however, is Yes vocalist Jon Anderson, making a cameo appearance which, oddly, never seems to elicit much discussion on Yes-related forums. It's not really easy to see why, given that Jon's presence "makes" the song -- his multi-tracked vocals are on par with the best mixing on Big Generator, at least, and the counterbalance of his voice with Larry's actually works fairly well. This track, incidentally, had an even better video -- shot on a Mexican pyramid range, with Gowan and Anderson acting as rival Moon and Sun spirits. The song deserved more diverse attention that it received; in any event, though, it still holds up as a fairly good opener.
Nothing else on the album is of the same level. "Awake The Giant", the follow-up single, is muscle-bound rock with a vaguely proggy influence (more in the keys than anything else; the guitar might suggest Spinal Tap). This isn't bad as rockers go, but the pomp of it all seems a bit lacking at times -- besides which, it's virtually a "ready to open for Rush on the next tour" advertisement, and should appeal most strongly to fans of this unit. And let's not speak of the guitar "solo". LG's dearth of ideas seems evident here, even if the matter had not yet reached a crisis point.
The long stretch of mediocrity then begins. "Living In The Golden Age" has some merit in its keyboard/vocal arrangement, but is so fully drenched in high-school melodrama that it doesn't really matter. The tepid drum backing, cliche "seeking the future" lyrics and Styx-esque progressions are all tip-offs that something isn't right; in the final judgement, its simply too cheesy of a number to respect (one can practically see the candles in the audience, moving in slow motion from side to side ...). This was actually released as the third single from the album ("ATG" having been something of a success in Canada as well), but vanished quickly.
Perhaps the most surprising thing about "Dedication" is that it isn't a total failure -- the pomp-balladry seems at least as much "epic" and "prosaic", and while the admixture is somewhat Tappian, it could have been a lot worst. There's not much point in analysing the lyrics -- the singer pledges commitment, etc. From a musical standpoint ... well ... Levin's probably on this one too, some of the keyboard sounds are okay, and the subtle inclusion of a brief acoustic guitar line in mid-song (but who's playing it?) are all points in its favour. All told, though, it's just not a terribly notable song.
The second half of the album begins with the lame "Human Drama", a work of tackiness as evident from the first synth-laden, cheese-'80s notes. Add to this dire lyrics, overwrought singing, irritating backing vocals ... and you have yet another step in Gowan's downfall. This is one to skip, quite simply.
With a title like "Forever One", the listener might expect yet another cheap love lyric; it turns out, though, that this is probably the second best track on the album. The lyrics take on a "lone warrior" motif rather than a "faithful lover" stance; this would probably be laughable were it not for the fact that the music accompanying it is fairly proficient (rather akin to Tony Banks, it some ways). The bagpipes at the end probably suggest a direct attempt at Scottishisms, which shouldn't be too surprising (LG having been known for playing up the "Scottish" persona on various occasions). The conclusion might be stretched out a bit too far, but this remains a relative highlight.
"One Brief Shining Moment" takes the listener back into tolerable mediocrity -- and a mediocrity set to a tune reminiscent of "Cosmetics", at that. There aren't terribly many other notable features about this one, save for a qualitatively neutral saxophone solo in mid-song.
"60 Second Nightmare" has a bit of potential about it, but the execution is too much of a mess for it to really work. The thunder effects and bogus synth-pomp at the track's beginning are harbingers of an exploration into the depths of a tormented man's soul ... such a motif has potential, but is here done rather poorly (with the silly backing vocals not helping terribly much at all).
The concluding track of the album, "Great Dirty World", is a bit better once again. This is, in essence, a moderately good '80s pop number -- subject to the limitations of the genre, but tolerable as such. The music, if not overly impressive, is at least substantial; the drumming is more notable here than elsewhere, as well. Not a track to move the earth, this is still decent enough on its own terms.
Such is Great Dirty World, in many ways the last hurrah for LG as a artistically viable presence in the music world. In 1989, he released All The Lovers In The World, the title track of which represented a severe drop in quality from his previous singles; it was a commercial failure as well. Then, in 1992, he decided to become "Laurence Gowan", and (to judge from the single which received videoplay) lost virtually all of his creative ambition in the process, contenting himself with low-key ballads. This album revived his career, at the cost of making him an outsider to any interesting musical developments. I'm told that one semi-proggy number appears on a recent LG album (featuring Robert Fripp and Tony Levin, no less), but I have not yet heard this. In the final result, Gowan will probably be remembered as a mere footnote in the Canadian music scene, his progressive elements at most a minor backdrop to his work.
Great Dirty World is not recommended, though those curious might as well find a copy of it for "Moonlight Desires".
(review originally posted to alt.music.yes on 18 Jul 1998)


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Appearing on Monday's The O'Reilly Factor, FNC contributor Bernie Goldberg commented on the dominant news media ignoring or downplaying congressional hearings on the Obama administration IRS scandal, and wondered why President Obama is so critical of the media as he asserted that the President's approval rating would be 20 points lower if the media covered Obama scandals "honestly." Goldberg:
But there's one thing I don't understand. It is said often that President Obama doesn't like the media, doesn't like the press. I can't figure this out. If they were doing their job honestly, if they were covering this honestly and Benghazi honestly, his approval ratings would be at least 20 points lower than they are.
Below is a transcript of the relevant portion of the Monday, June 10, The O'Reilly Factor on FNC:
BILL O'REILLY: Last week, the House Ways and Means Committee heard riveting testimony from the leaders of six conservative groups who allege they were targeted by the IRS, and that scrutiny hurt both them and their organizations. The Factor covered the story fairly and extensively, but not everybody emulated us. ABC News and CNN primetime didn't cover the hearings at all. Nothing about them.
CBS evening and CBS morning news gave the hearings three minutes total. And NBC Nightly News and the Today show also gave the hearings three minutes. That's a minuscule amount of time. Joining us now from Nashville, North Carolina, purveyor of bernardgoldberg.com, Mr. Goldberg. So even with the left-leaning national television media, I was surprised ABC and CNN, in primetime, it wasn't a story at all. Did they forget?
BERNIE GOLDBERG: Yes, listen, I think there are just a couple of things that we should all be able to agree upon whether we're liberals or conservatives or Democrats or Republicans. One of them is that, in a free country, the main role of the press is to keep an eye on government, especially to keep an eye on the abuses of government.
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O'REILLY: It would have been Armageddon.
GOLDBERG: -they would have been all over it. But there's one thing I don't understand. It is said often that President Obama doesn't like the media, doesn't like the press. I can't figure this out. If they were doing their job honestly, if they were covering this honestly and Benghazi honestly, his approval ratings would be at least 20 points lower than they are.
O'REILLY: So he should be happy the press likes him so much. You know, ABC News, that confuses me. Brian Ross, very aggressive investigative reporter, done fine work in uncovering government abuse, all right, doesn't seem, Diane Sawyer doesn't seem to be a far-left, agenda-driven person. See, you know, and they don't cover it at all.
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More importantly, where does this fall on the Hackintosh compatibility chart?
who needs MACOS while you have Windows7 ?
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Wow . . . it uses Ion Drive? What's the specific impulse?
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"Update: Argh! Lenovo has been in touch to tell us the European version of the S12 will not have the option of Nvidia Ion graphics. Negating the whole point of the thing. The Ion-less S12 will retail in the UK for £349." from http://crave.cnet.co.uk/laptops/0,39029450,49302360,00.htm
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Anger is often a cover for fear or sadness. Underlying most anger is a deeper emotion, one that feels paralyzing or helpless. Since sadness and fear feel weak, but anger feels strong and powerful, many people use anger to deal with depression or anxiety. My approach to anger is twofold: 1), to help you learn techniques on how to manage your anger and deal with people and situations that trigger your anger, and 2) to understand the feelings underlying anger and how to overcome those in order to reduce the amount of anger in the first place. Deciding to get help for your anger is a courageous first step toward improving your quality of life and your relationships.
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I would say that most people in society walk around with anger, not necessarily what someone would refer to as "anger issues" but anger even if it is subconscious. It can sabotage healthy thinking and decisions. There are ways to address anger and it's not complicated. Addressing anger can very often reduce or stop feelings of anxiety or depression.
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Anger can get triggered in situations where you feel disrespected, shamed, rejected, powerless, not heard, not valued, or not safe. My approach for helping clients reduce their anger is to identify past experiences that elicit anger, frustration, fear, shame or other upsetting emotions and negative thoughts now, and then to reprocess those memories with EMDR therapy. I have also helped clients understand why they feel they need to hold on to their anger and then work through the blocks to letting the anger go while still helping them find other ways to feel in control, heard, respected or safe. Note: I do not offer Anger Management classes to meet work or court ordered requirements.
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Very often people find that their angry outbursts surprise them (and those around them). This occurs most often because we haven't dealt with the real source of the anger. Clients often try to convince themselves that they are "over it" or that "it doesn't matter" when, in fact, they aren't over it and it does matter. I see this quite a lot in women - who tend to be socialize not to show anger. Therefore it leaks out in more passive aggressive and subtle ways. It's still anger - but it can be inflicted on herself or the true reason for the anger can be veiled making it difficult for others to figure how why there is an outburst.
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If you find yourself feeling unusually angry at your partner, or feeling angry much of the time toward several other people, I can help you get to the bottom of your stewing anger. I can help you understand the reaction in the brain that makes you want to fight, as well as how sweeping it under the rug leads to blowing up. I can teach you ways to interrupt your anger before it builds and to express it in appropriate ways so that you can improve your relationships with others instead of damage them with anger. If you have been engaging in physically abusive/aggressive behavior, please seek help from a Family Violence Intervention Program.


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As spring rolls into summer, bugs are often people's number one complaint. Mosquitoes and other biters are a nuisance in just about every region. They can really put a damper on summertime fun.
Until recently, the solution has been obvious: buy bug spray, and spray it on thick! But these days, we're becoming more conscious of chemicals in the products we rely on every day. When it comes to the aerosols and lotions you slather on your and your children's skin, ingredients really do matter.
Thankfully, you can use all natural bug spray.
Yes, natural bug spray really works! It smells better, and it's safer for you and your family. Best of all, you'll know exactly what you're using, because you made it yourself!
Follow our basic recipe, or make your own tweaks if you're experienced with essential oil safety.
You'll need a few ingredients:
8 drops Cedarwood Essential Oil — Juniperus virginiana
3 drops Juniper Berry Essential Oil — Juniperus communis
8 drops Patchouli Essential Oil — Pogostemom cablin
5 drops Spikenard Essential Oil — Nardostachys jatamansi
Just under 4 oz (120 ml) Organic Frankincense Hydrosol — Distilled from Boswellia carterii
4 ml Solubol dispersant
4 oz (120 ml) Spray Bottle
Make sure you're buying pure essential oils and hydrosols. They may be a little pricier than what you'll find on the grocery store shelves, but spring for the good stuff. Pure essential oils don't contain additives or synthetic fragrances–which can trigger headaches and skin reactions. On top of that . . . synthetics rarely work!
Don't hesitate to contact the company you are purchasing from. They should be able to supply evidence of the quality of their oils.
PET plastic is the best container to work with. It's known as a non-reactive plastic that doesn't leach. I usually prefer glass when working with essential oils but in cases where glass isn't ideal, such as when kids might drop the bottle, PET plastic is a good choice. Have fun with the bottle! If you have kids, give them some office labels and markers and let them design their own brand of bug spray!
Once you have your materials, it's time to start blending!
Add the hydrosol to your plastic bottle first.
Carefully add the appropriate number of drops of each essential oil. This recipe is crafted with a safe dilution of essential oils, so be sure not to use more than are listed.
Essential oils are highly concentrated, so the bottles are generally topped with orifice reducers to ensure they don't spill. Tip your essential oil bottle gently until the drops fall out slowly enough to be counted.
- Add the Solubol dispersant.
When you've added all the drops, seal the spray container and shake gently.
Spray freely on your skin and clothes before heading outdoors, and after swimming. Because essential oils, even in a blend, shouldn't come in contact with your eyes, avoid spraying directly onto the face.
Make a few bottles of natural bug spray to start out with and stash them in easy-to-grab places, like a basket in your entryway and in your bathroom. Remember not to leave your spray bottle out in the sun or in your car for long periods of time. Heat may weaken the strength of your blend. I recommend making this product fresh every few weeks, as it does not have a preservative in it.
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The Museum of Modern Art, Toyama is located in the corner of Johnan Park near the central of Toyama City. The building with the simple appearance is characterized by the white exterion wall of granite stone surrounded with the gorgeous green in the park. Since its opening in July 1981, the museum has gained high popularity among the people as one of the most representative facilities in Toyama Prefecture. In April 2003, the four new permanent exhibition rooms have created allowing people to enjoy much more art works. The museum targets to create a vivid meeting point between people and arts by our active collection of art works, lively exhibition activities and effective public relation activities with modern arts from the beginning of 20th century up to the present time, standing on the three viewpoints from the world, from Japan and from Toyama.The museum will be closed from 29 December 2016.Our museum will be renamed "Toyama Prefectural Museum of Art and Design" and will be opened at the new building in 2017.
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Gondola improved ARPU, conversion and retention in Cut the Rope 2. Their custom SDK was easy to implement, and their support was great. We are already integrating Gondola into more titles.
Dmitry Gorshkov | Cut the Rope Series Product Manager at ZeptoLab
Gondola is great for boosting IAP revenue without the guesswork. The integration is straightforward and intuitive. Once implemented, Gondola's smart algorithms auto-optimize your in-game economy for you, and far more quickly than human analysts could match. It's kind of a no-brainer.
Nick Coombe | Co-Founder at Get Set Games
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LOL at the fan "doing nothing" and the purple latex gloves! Random people never fail to amuse me.
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Checkers just can't seem to help commenting about the contents of my grocery orders. SoFingWhat if I am buying ant poison and chocolate milk...no, it's not an odd combo.
I think friendliness is great, but a basic level of seller to customer neutrality doesn't seem like too much to ask for.