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This week's box office is made up of seven movies for you to read reviews of, download and stream. There's freshly released pieces like "lurppis 5" and "Cypher the movie" as well a creative explosion in the form of "The Pink Panther II". Rounding out the evening's viewing is another classic smash hit from gaming movies' past.
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Name: lurppis 5
Editor: illmatic
Runtime: 7m13s
Released: 2011
Game: CS
The fifth movie in the series starring lurppis, former in-game leader and tactician of Wings/hoorai/69N-28E/Roccat and Evil Geniuses. This is the first of the series not to have been edited by lurppis himself.
This is a good example of a movie which plays to its strengths and minimizes its weaknesses. Where filler frags could have padded it out to 10 minutes in length or beyond they are removed in favour of keeping the standard of quality higher. Snappy cuts speed up more drawn out scenes and in general everything is kept at a good pace and the movie becomes a tight package. There's not much editing in terms of synching or anything beyond transitioning from sequence to sequenece. Rather the focus here is firmly upon showing the frags with a good degree of clarity and quality. On this ground the movie is a welcome success.
The frags in the movie are an interesting bunch. On one hand there aren't that many sequences which are legitimately amazing or very impressive. On the other there are very few which are just above average or bordering on being good. Rather the entire movie is essentially a collection of good and at times better than good killing sequences. The cast of opponents is filled with recognisable names and this in itself is impressive. This movie rounds out as a really solid effort which shows off the skills of lurppis. It doesn't really create any kind of special or above and beyond feeling which would make me enjoy it on a higher level so I think this rating is firmly in the right neighbourhood.
Thorin Rating: 8/10
Download: MegaUpload, filefront, fileserve
Name: Cypher the movie
Editor: Musashiii
Runtime: 4m57s
Released: 2011
Game: QL
A frag movie starring Quakecon and DreamHack Winter 2010 champion Cypher.
I'm not alone in having been practically crying out for a Cypher frag movie to be made the last couple of years. In 2010 in particular Cypher has shown us he is capable of things few other Quake 3/QuakeLive players have ever been capable of. With that said when a Cypher movie does come along expectations are, justifiably so, going to be high. That's really the starting place for my problems with this movie. When you deliver a Cypher frag movie I expect the frags to be incredible because simply from what my own eyes have witnessed I can recall many frag movies worth of amazing footage which could and should be trotted out in such a movie. This movie has its problems in that department.
Despite this being a Cypher movie the frags left me feeling underwhelmed. There were a bunch which were technically nice enough in terms of how they would look transcribed onto paper or in the context of an actual duel, but in terms of being aesthetically exciting, the true currency of frag movie frags, many were left lacking. There were a few frags which lived up to the billing, that ztn lg frag in particular standing out. Still there should definitely have been a lot more and a lot of the filler in this movie should never have seen the light of day. When your movie is less than five minutes long and its about one of the greatest Q3/QL players of all time there's no excuse for having filler material in my opinion.
The picture quality and capture style of movie seemed nice enough so the frags should have played out in a way which was enjoyable enough. As it was some of the editing in this movie was down right irritating and frustratining. Sequences of multi hit rockets/rails were interrupted so the camera view could switch into third person. This alone would take the viewer out of the flow and pace of the sequence but even worse some of these third person views then snapped back into first person way too close to the frag so the mind saw it but the eyes were left feeling cheated. On one occasion the viewer never even gets to see the killing rocket from a first person POV.
The soundtrack was pretty annoying too. I can tolerate a lot, especially if it works well in the context of the movie, but this bordered on the offensive in how banal it was. Which kind of sums up the movie in general. Even with what was there it should have been able to make a more enjoyable and exciting viewing experience. Instead it ended up being one of those movies I've watched, and likely will watch again, purely to be able to see a few minutes of Cypher kills without having to load up demos.
What was there wasn't as good as it should have been and what wasn't there became all too apparent as each minute passed by. Worth seeing simply because of who it is making those kills and the fact that average to above average Cypher kills are better than those of other people.
Thorin Rating: 6.5/10
Download: hotfile, sendspace, 2shared
Name: Granis THE EXTERMINATOR
Editor: Granis
Runtime: 2m53s
Released: 2007
Game: CS
A minimovie starring Swedish player Granis.
This a minimovie which is best described as an onslaught in every respect, and in the best possible way. Despite its short running time the viewer is immediately thrust into the action and pounded with sequence after sequence of really nice fragging. Some of these kills are crazy and the overall vibe the movie gives off with its loud and aggressive music accompanied by brutal fragging is a fun one which pumps up the viewer. Are some of these kills bullshit? Most likely. Is he cheating? Don't know and for the purposes of this movie don't really care. A fun watch which demands little and delivers a lot for what it is.
Thorin Rating: 6.5/10
Download: MegaUpload
Stream: goplay.se
Name: h4 - Defeater
Editor: tox
Runtime: 5m45s
Released: 2008
Game: CS
A compilation of kills from top Slovakian player h4.
This is one of those movies which despite a few murmurings here and there upon its release I really didn't have any kind of expectations for going in but left pleasantly surprised. This is a movie which does a bunch of things I'm not a fan of: flashy effects which strain the eye on occasion, heavy colour filters which darken sequences, repeated frags from the intro and overlayed cuts. Yet because of the slick way these things are done I actually ended up liking the vibe and atmosphere of the movie. This is a movie which does a great job at creating an energetic feel which carries the viewer along in time to the music. The synching is well done in that respect as it's not a case of synching on frags as much as allowing the frags and the cuts to coincide with significant moments in the melody of the track.
The quality of the frags is quite often pretty good and these are kills you've never seen before so there's a novelty in that. The movie doesn't run very long in terms of the proper fragging section and has an unnecessarily long linkin-park fuelled outro. All of that said this is a pretty nice little movie which doesn't make any claims but does deliver a viewing experience I enjoyed, and more than I expected to.
Thorin Rating: 6.5/10
Download: MegaUpload
Name: The Pink Panther II
Editor: RavenTL
Runtime: 4m05s
Released: 2010
Game: CS
The sequel to 'The Pink Panther' is another minimovie, even longer, based around the Pink Panther theme.
This is a great minimovie which is genuinely fun to watch and delightful in its execution. The first Pink Panther movie was stylish and used its theme to really weave an interesting little movie together but it was also quite short so I wondered how a longer movie along similar lines would hold up. Turns out very well indeed as this movie not only builds upon the good things in the first but goes beyond and elevates itself to a higher level overall.
A movie which has style and flair coming out of every pore the creativity practically drips off each sequence as the viewer is treated to light-hearted use of the Pink Panther character to push the movie along, point to the action and ensure interesting transitions throughout. Where in other movies effects could have been tacky or annoying here they are wonderful surprises which light the viewer up with a kind of child-like glee, the paws bursting out of the inferno A site sequence being a nice example.
This is a movie which qualifies as a masterclass of editing to show young moviemakers that if they have good but otherwise uninspired material that they can elevate it to something special if they use editing techniques in the right way and for the right reasons. A must watch and a future classic.
Thorin Rating: 8/10
Download: MegaUpload
Stream: pldx, own3d
Name: Norwegianalized
Editor: plaZma
Runtime: 9m01s
Released: 2010
Game: QL
A frag movie featuring Norwegian semi-pros plaZma and Ado.
This is a movie which felt inoffensive in every respect but also failed to really generate anything approaching enthusiasm or excitement. The frags roll along and some are above average but even those feel a bit off. There's something about the capture of these frags and the pace of the movie which feels so slow and mundane. Even the kills which should be the best sequences feel just like "oh, there's a kill with a rail and rocket combo". Somehow there's no spark or fire there. The soundtrack felt quite average too, I'm unconvinced ronald jenkees is music for a satisfying Quake movie.
It's not that this movie necessarily does a lot of things wrong, it's more that it just didn't do anything to stand out or inspire. If you're hankering for a QL movie you could do worse than give this a watch. Were it a real movie I'd say rent rather than buy or see at the cinema.
Thorin Rating: 6/10
Download: filefront, musefella, houseofquake (right click, save-as)
Classic movie magic
Name: Frags Done Extreme
Editor: sLASh, Delirium and sturm
Runtime: 3m07s
Released: 2001
Game: QW
The first compilation movie of pro players' frags for QuakeWorld. Featuring dag, ParadokS, Pietro and def amongst others.
This is another movie which kickstarted an entire genre and really showed how exciting and entertaining frag movies composed of frags from top level players could be. Quakeworld is such a fast paced game that this movie and the next generation which followed typically slowed the frags down so they were all in slow-mo. Then again of all the FPS titles out there Quakeworld is one of the few which is still enjoyable this slowed down as one sees the accuracy of some of the rockets and lg. Of course the frags themselves don't have the same level of impact as when the movie came out but I think they have held up quite well and nearly all of them are still satisfying.
Throw in the fact that this movie has an epic soundtrack and some great moves by some of the all time greats and the atmosphere is approaching the euphoric and at times spiritual, in as much as a gaming movie can. This movie is right up there in the pantheon with Clipquake and the badge v3.0 for me in terms of how special it feels and how incredible the effect of the movie can be year after year. Truly a movie which will echo across gaming eternity.
Thorin Rating: 8/10
Download: quakeworld.nu, MegaUpload
Stream: quakeworld.nu, video.google
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Paan Patti Gold Quilt, twin or queen
Go ahead and fall in love with this exquisite hand-block printed quilt from India! As beautiful as it is soft, this quilt will be a stunning addition to any bedroom.
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Care: machine washable in cold water, gentle cycle; do not tumble dry, do not bleach
Serendipity Delhi is an oasis in the rustic surroundings of Jonapur Village, in Chhatarpur, India. With a flair for design and travel, Serendipity Delhi specializes in beautifully curating home textiles and furniture for the international market.

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Hi everyone! Thanks for stopping by on this beautiful day for another book review. Today I have the pleasure of reviewing Last Exit to Montauk by Phillip Vega. I was gifted this book for my unbiased review. So let's begin.
First, the opening is very interesting. The book is written in first person. We meet our main character and get inside of his head. There is an instant connection to what he is seeing and feeling. The character is definitely strolling down memory lane and it's fun to watch. The author does a great job of showing the readers what goes on in the world around the character and conveying this through the characters actions. He writes in a way where the reader will feel the emotions the characters feel.
What takes place is this sweet love story between our main character and his love interest B. A girl in the supermarket sparks his conversation with the reader to tell us what led him and B to the point that they are now. The setting of the story takes place in the 80's when pizza and Lost Boys where all the range with movie dates and friendly competition. Playful hitting represented liking someone and the person you had a crush on landed in front of you unexpectedly. Mr. Vega, portrays this elegantly and we can get a front row seat into the world wind of coming of age. The book is 388 pages long and worth the read through to the end. So curl up to a cozy corner this fall and check out this book.
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Here is a simple PowerPoint math equation:
PowerPoint ≠ Teleprompter
A PowerPoint presentation is not a teleprompter. You read a teleprompter; that's what it's for. If you're reading your PowerPoint presentation, you're doing it wrong! Reduce your text and learn your material.
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Photo courtesy of Leo Sauermann
(NB – In fairness to the fellow in the second photo, I should note that the picture was taken on a PowerPoint Karaoke night during which participants have to make an impromptu presentation using a PowerPoint slideshow that they have not seen before. Challenging, but a lot of fun! And contestants are forgiven for having to read, at least a little bit.)


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Attention local designers and students: Here's your chance to plant a forest in D.C. this Spring.
The Urban Forest Project is taking applications for 100 street banners to be "planted" on city light poles in the District. After the forest is felled, the banners will be recycled into one-of-a-kind totebags designed exclusively for the project.
The only constraint is that the banner should not advertise a brand or product, nor endorse a particular political party. (Sorry all you aspiring artist political wonks!)
In case you haven't guessed, the project -- an initiative of Worldstudio -- is about making a statement about the environment; the banners are supposed to be metaphors for actual trees.
Originally launched in New York's Times Square in the fall of 2006, it's already been to Baltimore (in 2008); Denver, Colo., and Albuquerque, N.M. New York's banners were recycled into tote bags by designer Jack Spade, brother of actor and comic David Spade and Kate Spade's masculine half.
It's not clear if D.C.'s banner recycling will get equal star power, but perhaps some local designer might step up for the task-?
The Urban Forest Project is being presented in D.C. in collaboration with the District Department of Transportation (DDOT), DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (DCCAH), AIGA DC and Corcoran College of Art and Design. According to the DCCAH, proceeds from the sales of the totebags will go to non-profit environmental efforts that help make D.C. clean, green and sustainable.


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On 23/11/10 18:47, Brendan Eich wrote: > On Nov 23, 2010, at 4:12 AM, Andrew Oakley wrote: > >> Because it is not possible to get an objects prototype (except for >> with the completely non-standard, deprecated property __proto__), > > This is not true: ES5 has Object.getPrototypeOf(obj), equivalent to > reading obj.__proto__. I hadn't spotted that one. We haven't implemented ES5 yet, so I'm not as familiar with that specification. Presumably this should walk up the chain to [PrototypeRoot], or what would be concrete classes in the proposal from the TC39 meeting. > All abstractions leak on the web, which does use __proto__ if it's > there and which is starting to use Object.getPrototypeOf. Even > without these reflection APIs, prototype relationships can be > discovered by overriding, shadowing, and observing. Yes, but as long as *something* is specified and implemented across different browsers we should be OK. > The ECMAScript global object is not on the prototype chain of some > other (Window) really-global object. The two are the same (which > means Window must not be a "host object" in ES5 terms; see 8.6.2). > ECMA-262 requires builtins such as parseInt and eval to be "own" > properties of the global object (|this| in global code, AKA |window| > and |self| in browsers). Yes, it appears that window.hasOwnProperty("parseInt") returns false with that implementation. Oops. > How do you implement ES5's Object.getPrototypeOf? There must be some > overhead in mapping the MI in your "objects in the system" onto the > C3-linearized chains of JS objects reflecting those native objects. > Linearization is not free in light of Object.getPrototypeOf. We store both the linearization and the list of interfaces that this object directly inherits. The chain to [PrototypeRoot] is the first object in the list of directly inherited interfaces. It's probably not really necessary to store the whole list, the first item in the list would probably be enough. > This is a trade-off. It can matter for code size and performance. It > also matters for non-JS bindings, e.g. Java and C++, as noted in > this thread. Java/C# integration would be much easier if we followed the single class, multiple interface inheritance rules. I think its a good pattern to use for C++ as well. I agree that in most languages it seems much more sensible to use the model proposed by T39. I think WebIDL should use whatever model is most appropriate for each language. > C3 is reasonable in my opinion, but it's strictly more complicated > than single inheritance with mixins implemented by "copying" (or as > if they are macros). If JS developers do not need reified mixin > interfaces with .prototype properties, then simpler wins. That was > our judgment last week at the TC39 meeting. The reason I implemented multiple inheritance like this is so that you do have interface prototype objects that can be modified by JS developers. It also allows us to dynamically change what extra things an object inherits from (yes, thats horrible). > We were hard pressed to find abstract or mixin interfaces that > needed to be reflected into JS. EventTarget is moving up to be a > common prototype in the DOM hierarchy. Other examples showed up as > types of parameters in WebIDL and bindings for languages such as > Java, but not in JS. OK, I hadn't looked at whether the DOM hierarchy could be rearranged to make life easier, I wanted to make sure we used hierarchy specified as much as possible to avoid any compatibility problems. Assuming the major browsers implement the specified hierarchy, someone will rely it. > Did we miss something? I don't think so, I just wanted to make sure this approach (or similar) had been considered. Thanks -- Andrew OakleyReceived on Wednesday, 24 November 2010 11:14:41 UTC
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We have just launched an appeal to raise £25,000 over the next two years to replace the Main House Stage at The Crescent. The stage is over 21 years old and after two decades of use it is in need of some major refurbishment.
The Crescent Theatre is a not for profit charity and receives no funding therefore we must raise the money ourselves to replace the stage. We are asking for the support of you, our audiences, plus local businesses to allow us to carry out this much needed work and ensure we can continue to present the best performances on the best stage. We are also hosting a number of fundraising events at the theatre.
Replacing the stage will also ensure that the many local community theatre organisations who regularly perform at The Crescent can continue to do so for many years to come.
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After Morocco we went back to Spain to soak up a little more Spanish culture in Barcelona. We only spent 3 nights there and honestly I wouldn't have wanted to stay a second longer. It's not that it isn't a fantastic city because obviously it is. But there were so many people!
I suppose I shouldn't be surprised. After all, it is Barcelona in July. It was so crowded we couldn't even find a hostel to stay in without paying a ridiculous price. So we ended up having to sleep at a different hostel each night we were there to avoid over paying. Nonetheless, I say it doesn't matter where you stay because it's all about what you do!
The weather was great. The beaches (and the people occupying them) were gorgeous. And the sangria delectable.
We didn't take any pictures on our beach day because there was a lot of nudity while people were sun bathing in the sand. I definitely saw more 'tatas' than I cared to and didn't want to be the pervert with a camera!


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Any assignment worth undertaking will have some degree of difficulty involved. Some are quick and easy, while others are challenging and time consuming. In many instances, there is a direct correlation between the difficulty of work and the satisfaction gained upon its completion. We oftentimes choose to look for simple and immediate gratification, especially in work-related matters. It's much easier to take on the client that everyone loves, and to avoid the one that seems utterly helpless.
Nobody wants to look back and wonder if they could have done better, or if they could have done more. Choose to do better now, and have the privilege to reflect on your work with a sense of true satisfaction and pride. You will have a heightened sense of accomplishment in the work that you do, and ultimately, feel more driven to pursue greater obstacles in the future.
On this #motivationmonday, challenge yourself to take on those projects and tasks that seem daunting. It is through them that you will find your unearthed potential. Along the way, you will discover hidden qualities about yourself and your business that you never knew existed. Who knows, you might even surprise yourself with where you end up.


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1936 24 Hours of Le Mans
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The 1936 24 Hours of Le Mans was originally planned to be the 14th Grand Prix of Endurance held on 14 and 15 June 1936, but was cancelled because workers were going on strike due to the general strike of May-June 1936 in France that came with the electoral victory of the Popular Front. A lack of workers to modify the streets for race use as well as officials to run the event meant that it had to be called off.
A total of 33 entries had been filed prior to the cancellation of the race, including the factory-backed squads from Delage, Aston Martin, Talbot, Delahaye, and Simca-Gordini.


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Project: DEFENDER was developed as a prototype project for future commercial arcade-style game projects. Development is ongoing. Currently it is a desktop game. The intended release version is a game for the Oculus GO platform.
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Galway Crystal has long been one of the world's best known and loved brands of traditionally crafted crystal. Nestled in the heart of the West of Ireland, on the shores of Galway Bay, Galway Crystal is steeped in the rich and diverse heritage of this unique hinterland.
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India Need To Be Mentally Tough If They Want To Win In Australia, Feels Adam Gilchrist
India have played two away series in 2018 so far -- in South Africa and England -- and have lost both.
After going down 1-2 to South Africa earlier this year, India conceded another series after England took an unassailable 3-1 lead, following a 60-run win in Southampton. Former Australian wicket-keeper batsman Adam Gilchrist feels that the current Indian team needs to be mentally strong if they are to taste success on foreign soil. With the next big assignment being the tour of Australia later in the year, Gilchrist said that India's success Down Under will depend more "on mind more than the body".
"It is challenging playing overseas. I do believe India [have] a strong bowling unit and some quality batsmen, including the best batsman in the world, Virat Kohli. They have the potential to win overseas. Perhaps it is just mind, more than the body," icc-cricket.com quoted Gilchrist as saying to ESPNCricinfo.
The Indian pace battery has performed exceptionally well in the ongoing series, causing the England batsmen lot of trouble. Although Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who is injured, has been a big absentee, the likes of Ishant Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami have stepped up to the plate.
Hailing the performance of the pacers, Gilchrist said that India's chances of winning in Australia will depend on the performance of the fast bowlers.
"In England, [the Indian attack] have shown the potential to rip through the batting line-up. They're all fit, strong and aggressive young men so those are all the virtues you need to take on Australia in Australia," Gilchrist added.
India are currently playing the fifth and the final Test of the England tour. Post the grueling two-and-a half-month tour, India's next bilateral assignment will be a series against the West Indies at home.
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I participated in Ivaerk & Vaekst 2009.
"Ivaerk and Vaekst" is a trade fair show targeting Danish entrepreneurs. During the fair there were a lot of lectures and workshops. For the first time I meet the famous Danish Entrepreneur Martin Thorborg who were speaking about how giving away for free can make you rich. I also attend a workshop with David Madié from Growth Company about How to start a business in Denmark right now.
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Music Track Title: Chill Out Session #2 Bed B (No Synths)
Catalog ID: 754374 ISRC: US5UL1541889
Description: Chilled out, melodic and moody upbeat track with strong themes. We all need to take time out every now and again, and there is no better way to do that than immerse yourself in some chill out sounds. Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music.
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Artist or Group: Alex Stone
Keywords: Ministry of Sound Pink Floyd Jean-Michel Jarre Air Tubular Bells Brian Eno Enigma Sigur Ros Vangelis Texas Eels ambient Free Synths late night comedown piano barefoot afternoon acoustic coffee beautiful morning relax pop stress free mellow beats vibes lazy ass honey dipped soul lush hanging out surf style softly stirring lounge relief reclining indie lost in the clouds beach spa treatment sweet soul space home hangover sleep calming trees downtempo minimal decompression boost barista relaxation focused energy outside ear buds back porch after party euphoria take it slow forty winks continental tune in drop out crate diggers hibernate study break mellow indie odyssey evening calm snooze button bean break chill as folk vital vintage sunshine pop nice & easy afternoon mellow mood chill days keep it low key songbirds chill out day hanging with the friend sweetgrass take a walk on the chill side morning coffee on the terrace let loose carefree days walking distance to dawn
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Action | Impending | Electronic
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Duration: 3:23 Tempo: Med Slow BPM: 100
Arrangement: Synth Ensemble
Instruments: Computer, Cymbals, Drum Kit, Drum Machine, Drums, Organ, Piano, Synthesizer, Tambourine, Triangle, Electronics, Snare drum, Pipe Organ, Shaker, Bass Drum, Drum, Keyboard
Vocal Mix: Instrumental
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If you watch TV, chances are you've seen the commercial with the middle-aged gentleman carrying around a large vial partially filled with a green liquid. The advertisement is for a new medication designed for the treatment and prevention (prophylaxis) of gout. To my knowledge, Uloric is the first medication to be approved by the FDA for gout prophylaxis in approximately 30 years. This commercial has caused an increased awareness as well as a concern to many people who have had pain in their feet that they believe may be attributed to gout.
While this particular advertisement focuses on the big toe joint, which is the most common area, gout can occur nearly anywhere in the body. I have personally seen gout attack non-joint areas such as the web spaces just above the toes. Gout is precipitated by a high amount of uric acid in the blood that will leak out of the bloodstream and typically settle in a joint. Upon settling it becomes crystallized into condensed bunches called tophi.
Acutely this will cause the affected area to be swollen, hot, red, and painful. Many patients relate that anything that touches the area, even the rubbing of a sheet across the area will cause severe pain. Chronically, long after the acute pain is gone, the gouty tophi can erode the joint surface causing arthritic pain to the area.
This type of arthritis is on the rise – particularly among men. More than 8 million people have it, and the rates have doubled in the last 50 years. Gout is no respecter of persons. It can strike anyone including famous people and professional athletes. When he wasn't lopping off his wives' heads, King Henry VIII of England was coping with attacks of gout. David Wells, the left-handed pitcher who played for the New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays has struggled with gout throughout his baseball career. Maurice Cheeks, coach of the Philadelphia 76ers and Portland Trail Blazers, who played 15 seasons in the NBA with 4 All-Star appearances, was 46 when he started experiencing severe pain secondary to gout.
How is it treated? At Advanced Foot & Ankle Care Centers of Ohio we typically will treat an acute flare of gout with a cortisone injection to the area. This has been found to give the most relief the fastest. Other medications that help are non-steroidal anti-inflammatories such as Indomethacin. Colchicine is another effective medication but is not prescribed as often as is commonly causes severe diarrhea. I will usually check the blood uric acid level. If it is elevated I will give the patient the option of taking a long-term medication such as Uloric or Allopurinol that will decrease the amount of uric acid in the bloodstream. Either one of these medications must be taken on a daily basis to help prevent future arthritis due to gout as well as the recurrence of a gout attack. If you feel that you may have gout or have had gout in the past and would like to discuss options for treatment, please feel free to make an appointment at any one of our 4 locations in Huber Heights, Troy, Piqua, or Sidney.


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An article from Do or Die Issue 6. In the paper edition, this article appears on page(s) 122-127.
Ecodefense! urges: We have no right to any compromises in the defense of our Mother-Earth, at least because this is only Earth we can live on!
Against the pulp/paper mill 'N1' in Kaliningrad, 1990-1991, in which about 10,000 of Kaliningrad's citizens participated for two years, and which resulted in the mill being closed down by the spring of 1991
Against the nuclear plant in Nuzhny Novgorod (Russia) in the spring of 1991; the plant construction was closed later the same year.
An Action Camp in the summer of 1991 against the chemical plant in Zaporozhie (Ukraine); this was the third largest chemical plant in the USSR. The plant was closed down after the 10-day occupation of plant chimneys by activists.
The 'Save the trees!' Campaign, 1992-1994, which succeeded in preventing the clearcutting of about 30% of the forests in the Kaliningrad region.
An Action Camp (summer 1992), against the construction of the extremely dangerous Russian-Swedish plant "Viking Raps" in Lipetsk (Russia). The construction was halted after different actions, including the occupation of the office of the governor of Lipetsk region.
A 1993 media campaign against the construction of an oil terminal and new nuclear plant in the Kaliningrad region: construction on both of the projects was frozen. In the case of the terminal, even such powerful institutions as the New York City Bank and British Petroleum gave up in the struggle against the environmentalists. But now, in 1997, this project has reemerged amongst local politicians. Ecodefense! is therefore in the process of starting a new oil campaign. Ecodefense! is sticking to its own original position: oil drilling is one of the most dangerous businesses for the marine ecosystem - stop all the drilling in the Baltic Sea!
An Action Camp (summer 1993) in the Samarskaya Luka National Park, near Togliatti (Russia), where the construction industry was exploding the mountains. The explosions were stopped.
The 'Save the Wolves!' Campaign (1994-1997), which is currently working to prevent the hunting of wolves in the Kaliningrad region.
In the summer of 1996, Ecodefense! urged the Kaliningrad authorities to refuse permission to enter its seaport for a ship carrying uranium. After two weeks of campaigning, supported by many international environmental organizations from the USA to Africa, we won: the ship did not get permission and left Kaliningrad waters. The nuclear industry lost at least a million dollars.
A lawsuit was later iniated against us, but there was victory in the court too. At the present time we are working closely with the Kaliningrad parliament, in order to persuade them to adopt a new law on nuclear transport.
Since 1993 Ecodefense! has devoted large resources to educational activity. Specialists in the organization developed and implemented an award-winning educational program for kindergartens. This program is now implemented in 5 kindergartens in Kaliningrad and has been published as a book. We are also working with schoolteachers, running year-long teacher training programs on 'game-methods for environmental education'.
Paying attention to the growing threat of climate change, Ecodefense! started related activity in 1994. Some months before the United Nations Climate Summit [in Berlin - see DoD 5], we organized the 'Climate Tour' in the ex-USSR, together with other European environmental groups. Activists travelled through the former Soviet Union, meeting different local environmental groups and asking them to come to Germany to support the AOSIS [Association of Small Island States - those nations rightly terrified by the prospect of imminent non - existence in the 21st Century!] protocol, and the other documents proposed to the UN for ratification by environmentalists. In the beginning of 1995, the report on [the effects of?] Climate Change processes in the Kaliningrad region was prepared right before the UN Climate Summit in Germany took place.
An Ecodefense! representative was working as an official NGO observer during the UN Climate Summit in Germany. Ecodefense! took part in the blockading of the buses of the UN delegates from industrialised countries - because they themselves were blocking AOSIS protocol ratification by the Summit (The AOSIS protocol requires a 20% reduction in the CO2 emissions from industrialised countries before 2005).
Ecodefense! prepared their report on the energy situation in Kaliningrad in late1996. This stated that Kaliningrad's energy sector needs urgent restructuring and that top priority must be given to alternative sources of energy, and to the development of energy-efficiency technologies rather than to traditional fossil fuels. Otherwise, the energy sector will face a large crisis by 2010. In late 1997 we will release a new report on the opportunities for the development of alternative energy sources in Kaliningrad.
In 1995 and 1996, in cooperation with other groups in the region, Ecodefense! organised two summer youth camps in the Kuronian Spit National Park. In these camps we keep the focus on education about environmental problems, and the actions required to solve such problems.
In 1992-1993, Ecodefense! collected a database on the chemical weapons dumped in the Baltic Sea by Russia, America and the UK after World War II. The threat to the flora and fauna of the Baltic is increadibly high, and we have been urging the decision makers in the Baltics to take urgent action to prevent the danger.
Ecodefense! has always paid a lot of attention to collecting and spreading environmental information worldwide. It publishes electronic newsletters in Russian, English and German. One of the focuses of its work is to spread information in different languages through the WorldWideWeb - particularly Russian, because there is a lack of information in Russian on the Internet. We also publish a journal 4 times per year [I think Do or Die needs some lessons from them then! Although it is obviously much more sophisticated to operate on an 18 month rather than a quarterly schedule] and, in cooperation with other environmental groups, books and other materials. To help its work with citizens and the mass media, "Ecodefense!inform" Press-Agency was formed in 1993. This agency is involved in different projects of cooperative environmental newspaper publishing in Kaliningrad.
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Having explored transformation of the inner person, and, assuming that routine neighbor love is the goal, we can now look at how the body fits in. As the mechanism that delivers whatever is dominant in your head and heart, your body is the "outer man" that Paul talks about.
Speech patterns and tone of voice, for example, reflect the inner person. Eye movement and facial expressions can be compassionate and kind, or stab like daggers. I can use my hands and arms to deliver a comforting touch or a devastating blow.
Whether my shoulders are slumped or squared, or my gait is shuffling or springy, you can "read" me because outer posture generally manifests the inner stance. So you probably know when I'm experiencing destructive fear, anger, jealousy, or bitterness, as well as positive joy, peace, or hope.
Of course, I can expend tons of energy maintaining a poker face. Maybe I don't want people to get too close or really know me, but whatever the reason, it's possible to live a guarded, disguised sort of life-style. But it's exhausting and prone to "leakage" because it's contrary to God's design. (more…)


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Went to Birmingham today with my boyfriend, Mainly because the call of Give Me Liberty of London (which went online today, typical!) was too much. I only picked up the Ever Hip lipstick though, Its a lovely creamy coral with a nice coverage, especially since I've got mega pigmented lips and sometimes colors don't actually swatch true. I looked at Perrenial High Style but it reminds me of a lipgloss I have but never wear, Ill probs buy it online soon though.
I also ended up buying Hey & Dazzlelight eyeshadows and back2mac-ing for Please me Lipstick. I wanted Jest and Shroom originally but they were sold out. The Viva Glam Gaga was sold out too. Generally annoying day on the makeup front.
The funeral went really well for those who wanted to know. I managed to get up during the service on the spur of the moment and say something about Joel. I didn't plan anything so it wasn't all that insightful, there is so much id say if I could go back and do it again though. We all gave him a proper send off, and I think we all had the hangovers to prove it! How I managed to drive this morning I really don't know!


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A Day in the Life is a blog by Sarah Puglisi, a first grade teacher who writes vividly about her classroom and life experiences. Sarah shows pictures of her students artwork and shares their ups and downs. To truly understand some of the difficult, if not heart wrenching, struggles facing students, check out Sarah's site. She passionately reflects on her role as a mother and teacher, and she speaks to teachers across the country who struggle to maintain a sense of professionalism with the new school reforms. The site includes Mrs. Puglisi's 100 National Standards which are what teaching should be all about. Sarah personifies the true American teacher, and this site is sure to help teachers and parents feel good about their vitally important roles.
The Alliance for Childhood "promotes policies and practices that support children's healthy development, love of learning, and joy in living. Our public education campaigns bring to light both the promise and the vulnerability of childhood. We act for the sake of the children themselves and for a more just, democratic, and ecologically responsible future." Along with advocating for the best in child development, this organization presents publications relevant to early childhood education. Anyone concerned with children and childhood (endangered) should follow and support this group of proven early childhood professionals.
Broader, BOLDER Approach to Education (BBA) is described as "a national campaign that acknowledges the impact of social and economic disadvantage on schools and students and proposes evidence-based policies to improve schools and remedy conditions that limit many children's readiness to learn."
The BBA provides an extensive bibliography of research related to students and schools, and they promote and share principles in regards to Early Childhood Education, Comprehensive Strategies, and School Improvement. Every state is represented. It is easy to learn about the programs affecting your state.
Cartoon Network in 2006, along with the P.T.A., advocated recess and P.E. be brought back to public schools. They proclaimed a National Recess Week and posted You Tube messages and articles about this subject on the web. Their Get Animated program listed participating schools. Let's encourage the Cartoon Network and others to promote recess and bring back this program in an organized fashion.
Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL) is a national resource center funded by the Office of Head Start and Child Care Bureau for disseminating research and evidence-based practices to early childhood programs across the country. Resources: Family Tools is a subsection to the website. Practical strategies for caregivers along with information on state planning and current research are provided. Information on mental health and early child care are also provided.
Childalert: First for Child Safety is a British website with child safety advice galore and topics of interest for parents. They also have a safety shop.
Clear Corps: Protecting the Potential of Children (CC) is connected to AmeriCorps. Executive Director Sue Gunderson tells me the CLEAR Corps website is being redesigned but the current site is still informative. CC is the national leader on lead poisoning and they are in the process of putting together a collaborative group of professionals from the education, health, and lead poisoning prevention field to strategize about how to get the information to the schools. They are concerned with protecting children in other ways too and discuss topics related to not only to lead awareness, but asthma pets, mold, the arts and animals. They provide additional links to sites that discuss lead hazards. Additional links are provided concerning lead hazards.
Defending the Early Years (DEY) "seeks to rally educators to take action on policies that affect the education of young children." Run by Geralyn Bywater McLaughlin, founder of Empowered by Play, Senior Advisors include Nancy Carlsson-Paige, Professor Emeritus at Lesley University, and Diane Levin, Professor of Early Childhood Education at Wheelock College. The website provides many resources specific to early learning.
Empowered by Play is a blog all about early childhood education with some good names here—people who understand how little minds and bodies work—and it is connected to Defending the Early Years. But this website has additional links about the importance of play and early childhood and issues that get in the way of real learning.
The Gesell Institute of Child Development has been around since 1950 with the mission to promote child development that allows children to "enjoy childhood and have the time and opportunity to grow and to learn at their own pace and in their own way."
International Play Association (IPA and IPA/USA) is an organization which endorses, and works towards, the United Nations' Declaration of the Rights of the Child (1959), especially the following statement: "The child shall have full opportunity for play and recreation which should be directed to the same purposes as education; society and the public authorities shall endeavor to promote the enjoyment of this right;" Article 7, paragraph 3 IPA/USA is the American Association for the child's right to play and is affiliated with the international organization. The website includes an eJournal, links of interest, newsletters and projects, like How to Plan, Organize & Implement a Play Day. But IPA/USA especially emphasizes the importance of recess and has a number of important links to address this issue including showing you how to become a recess advocate for your state.
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) "is the world's largest organization working on behalf of young children."
National Head Start Association (NHSA) offers a wide variety of services involving the Head Start and Early Childhood Education. They assist in finding Head Start Programs and provide current research and description of Head Start Programs across the country. They have a NHSA blog and radio program with informative programs for administrators, teachers and parents.
Natural Learning Initiative (NLI) involves projects to bring children closer to the environment through outdoor activities like gardening and play. "The goal is to improve children's healthy development through built environment, nutrition, and physical activity intervention." Even though this program is through North Carolina State University other communities can learn from it.
Teacher Tom: Teaching and Learning From Preschoolers. Teacher Tom is an early childhood teacher and parent who writes thoughtful posts about early childhood education and learning. He understands child development and writes with much passion about this age group. His posts are always engaging.
The Philadelphia Declaration of Play "is an ongoing collaborative project created by local advocates, mental health professionals, educators, and physicians in defense of play in the lives of children. Despite a century of research on the developmental needs of children, the physical, psychological, educational, and social well being of our children is declining. Children and adolescents are experiencing unprecedented rates of depression, anxiety, aggression, obesity, inattention and hyperactivity. One of the major symptoms of this cultural crisis is the disappearance of free play. Play is essential to every dimension of healthy childhood development. The development of the brain, body, mind, soul, and their interconnections, along with the ability to relate to others, all happen through free play. Learning. creativity, pleasure, hopefulness, mastery, and the regulation of stress rely on the healing and natural resource of play. It is urgent that we join forces and forge alliances to promote a healthier quality of childhood for now and for the future."
Pre-K Pages: Inspiration for Early Childhood Education has many ideas for creating a good preschool environment from an early childhood teacher. The ideas seem simple and easy to do.
Pre-K Smarties makes me cringe a little, just by the title alone. But if you look beyond the pushiness on the site, you will find interesting information especially for New York City parents and also for everyone else. Browse around and keep looking. There are a lot of links to other sites. It really is an interesting webpage.
Smedley's Smorgasboard of Kindergarten has some creative ideas for this age group and there are plenty of pictures to make the directions easy to follow.
Technical Assistance Center on Social Emotional Intervention for Young Children (TACSEI) is a support group for young children with challenging behavior. It provides research-based information to parents, providers, administrators, and policy makers, and it "takes the research that shows which practices improve the social-emotional outcomes for young children with, or at risk for, delays or disabilities and creates FREE products and resources to help decision-makers, caregivers, and service providers apply these best practices in the work they do every day." Most of the free products are available on the website for immediate viewing.
Tinker Lab has numerous links to creative art ideas! "Rachelle Doorley is an arts educator and author who works with families and educators to foster creativity through hands-on making. TinkerLab supports process-based art, experiments, curiosity-driven projects, and the intersection of art and science."
Online Programs
The World of Sesame Street has online activities for children with the favorite Sesame Street characters. There are also ideas for parents, and games, stories, art and music for children.
Empowered by Play
Peaceful Playgrounds
The American Journal of Play
Journal Articles
"AAA Considers Recess a Necessary Break From the Demands of School." American Academy of Pediatrics. Dec. 31, 2012
"Daily School Recess Leads to Better Classroom Behavior." American Academy of Pediatrics. February 1, 2009
Yatvin, Joanne. "Warning: The Common Core Standards May Be Harmful to Children." Phi Delta Kappan. 94 (6): 42-44. March 2013.
Children at Play: An American History by Howard P. Chudacoff
Child Care Today: Getting it Right for Everyone by Penelope Leach
Children First: What Society Must Do—And is Not Doing—For Children Today by Penelope Leach
Elementary School Recess: Selected Readings, Games and Activities for Teachers and Parents by Rhonda L. Clements
The Hurried Child: Growing Up too Fast too Soon by David Elkind
Investigating Play in the 21st Century: Play & Culture Studies by Dorothy Justus Sluss, Olga S. Jarrett, Joe L. Frost and Peggy O'Neil-Wagner
Play: How It Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul by Stuart Brown, M.D., with Christopher Vaughan
Playing for Keeps: Life and Learning on a Public School Playground by Deborah Meier, Barbara S. Engel, and Beth Taylor
The Psychology of the Child by Jean Piaget and Bärbel Inhelder
Recess: Its Role in Education and Development by Anthony D. Pelligrini
Rethinking Early Childhood Education Edited by Ann Pelo
More Story S-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-r-s: Activities to Expand Children's Favorite Books by Shirley C. Raines and Robert J. Canady
Stretchers: Activities to Expand Children's Favorite Books by Shirley C. Raines and Robert J. Canady
Story S-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-r-s® for Infants, Toddlers, and Twos: Experiences, Activities, and Games for Popular Children's Books by Shirley Raines, Karen Miller, Leah Curry-Rood and Kathy Dobbs
Standardized Childhood: The Political and Cultural Struggle Over Early Education by Bruce Fuller
Taking Back Childhood: A Proven Roadmap for Raising Confident, Creative, Compassionate Kids by Nancy Carlsson-Paige
Touchpoints-Birth to Three by T. Berry Brazelton, M.D. and Joshua D. Sparrow M.D.
Touchpoints 3 to 6 by T. Berry Brazelton, M.D. and Joshua D. Sparrow M.D.
What Happened to Recess and Why are our Children Struggling in Kindergarten? by Susan Ohanian


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I have a Champion 20 that I use to practice on the couch in the living room. Have been able to dial in a sound that is not unpleasing and in some cases sounds pretty good for such an inexpensive guitar. For a long time I've been following threads about the Little Jazz and have wondered would this be a step up or be different qualitatively enough from the Champion to warrant buying one. What do you think?
Originally Posted by vashondan
[QUOTE=John A.;966657]A bit different, but not necessarily better -- that's really a matter of taste. I have a Champion 20, and tried the DV Little Jazz. I don't remember much about the sound of the DV, TBH, But I did pick the C20 over it (granted, price and weight were big factors for me). I've been very happy with the C20. I use it at jam sessions with drummers and horns, and it's plenty loud for that, and sounds really good(ridiculously good, actually; it holds its own IMO with AER and Henriksen amps I've played through at the same session). At living room volumes, I doubt you'll notice the advantages of the DV's extra watts. You might prefer its sound, but that's a hard thing for someone else to predict.
Thanks, doesn't seem like it would be worth the difference for a living rm amp. What kind of settings do you use?
Could just be me, but the LJ is perfectly suitable for coffee house and small club gigs. Part of this is due to the XLR out which I use to go into the house's PA.
The Fender would is not up to this.
I own a C20 and I use an EQ pedal with it to get closest to the sound Im after. the amp takes pedals very well,and it can get loud.
I really like the Little Jazz, and I run it flat almost always. The tone controls are very effective, so there is a lot of room for changing the tone. As for the Champ, I have no idea at all.
I've been using the LJ exclusively since I got it. I have used it with a full big band, among other things. I had it up as far as I'd want to go -- if there hadn't been a pianist, maybe I would have been caught short for volume. Maybe.
I haven't heard that Fender so I'm not commenting on it. But, I certainly wouldn't be afraid of the LJ.
[QUOTE=vashondan;966681]Originally Posted by John A.
Originally Posted by Alder Statesman
My experience with the lower end Fender SS amps has almost always been very poor. Maybe they're better now, so who knows.
As for the DV Mark Little Jazz - I really like mine.
Great sounding and loud enough to gig with. Definitely not the 'Fender' sound - very much in the Polytone vein. Have done some reasonably loud gigs with mine and was very surprised how well it performed.
Ok, thanks. Tough distinction here and maybe since I wouldn't sell the 20 it the DV might be worth a try.
Originally Posted by entresz
Champion amps sound OK by themselves. But I did side by side test comparing my girlfriends Champion 40 with a Princeton reverb I had at the time. Both had 12inch speakers (my Princeton was a 12inch model) with similar cabinet sizes. Champ on the Princeton voice. I know it's not a fair comparison but the difference was startling. Playing Champion by itself, you don't expect that much difference because the voicings seem to capture the character of Fender amps (tweeds, blackfaces etc.). Nevertheless Princeton seemed to operate in a whole new dimension. Champions have crappy speakers, that might be a big part. When I compare quality Fender amps with quality SS amps (like Henriksen's or a Traynor that I have) running through the same cabinet, the difference isn't as glaring. There is difference in feel and EQ but not in "goodness" as much.
Originally Posted by sgosnell
Originally Posted by Tal_175
I have a Little Jazz and it is quite a good amp. I also have no problem with the cheap fender solid state amps.
I used to take guitar lessons where the practice room provided a Fender Frontman 25. I found that amp very easy to dail in for a low volume decent jazz tone. Pretty nice really. I almost bought one!
I think if you really want a different sound from your amp you should try a low power tube amp.
"Have been able to dial in a sound that is not unpleasing(...)"
Beautifully said!
I'll bet that Your Fender has a better reverb than DV. I had the Micro 50 for a while and found out that it's reverb was not a reverb but a super fast delay. Made me feel claustrophobic, had to sell it.
My rehearsal room amp cheapo Fender Princeton 112 (bought used for 80€) has a digital reverb, which is not great, but at least it is a reverb.
The majority seems to dig DVs a lot so they are worth trying.
Originally Posted by Herbie
I just put in an order today for a Little Jazz. I was looking for something a little lighter in weight than the Boss Katana 50 I am using. I am hoping reverb will not be an issue as I typically use very little.
I expect I will primarily use it with my Eastman AR503CE for a Sunday evening open mic / jam event I go to.
I found it was not the easiest decision to make. I wanted to keep the weight at 20 lbs or less and I found myself bouncing back an forth between the Little Jazz, Henriksen Bud/Blue, AER Compact 60, or Quilter. I just want one good jazz tone I like. Almost tempted to order something else for comparison.
Originally Posted by Alder Statesman
Thanks for any insights.
Well, maybe...thanks everyone!
Originally Posted by bmw2002
The reverb is not great (sounds kind of artificial), but is ok if you just use a small amount (which is ok for me, I hate too much reverb).
In my somewhat limited experience, I've never heard a built-in reverb that I liked much. The DV reverb is ok if it's at a level where you can barely tell it's there, like other reverbs. I don't play surf rock. And the headphone jack is like the others I've heard, far too much gain, and noisy. There may be better ones available, but I haven't heard them.
Originally Posted by bmw2002
Came back to this thread to refresh my memory re comments about the DV and then ordered one. I'm happy with my X2 and the Champ 20 but needed to try this thing out for myself and a little different tone might be just an added bonus. It was on sale (is on sale) for 249.00 so figured with that price and 45 days to decide what the heck.
Will let you know what I think!
Originally Posted by vashondan
The photo at Musician's Friend is, apparently, the older model with the noisy fan. From what somebody else posted, the product is likely to be the updated version, even though the picture is the older one.
The new model has a redesigned fan and I've never heard it. I have no idea if it even works.
Originally Posted by rpjazzguitar
The one I received recently came from GC. It was the latest model. Unfortunately I am 10 days past the price match guarantee window.
Last Sunday night we used the DI for the first time. I was told it sounded even better coming through the JBL PRX monitors. (I didn't have to move or lift the PRX monitors.) :-)
Originally Posted by DanielleOM
I can't say I really use it. The way I normally set reverb is to gradually raise it until I can hear the effect and then I turn it down a wee bit. The bar room where I normally use it has a lot of natural reverb. With all of the overhead fans in that room we also get a lot of warble effect.
Originally Posted by DanielleOM
Originally Posted by John A.
IMO the reverb is okay. I do about the same as Danielle. If I can tell the reverb is on, it's too much. I usually use a TC HOF mini, though, because it's convenient. My MB200 and Clarus have no reverb, so I use the HOF, where I can barely tell it's there, and just use the same cable out for the LJ. But if I take it out, I don't bother with the HOF, and the onboard reverb is fine, but never at a level that I can really hear. More than that and it's surf music, which I don't care for.
Originally Posted by DanielleOM
I think the reverb sounds good in the first half of the knob's rotation.
Sounds strange to me after that. My son, who is a good musician, liked it.
I get some of my reverb from my pedalboard, but I use the LJ's reverb around 10 o'clock.
Well, got it this morning and have been playing around with it the last couple of hours. I'm on the fence. My first impression was that I was going to send it back. It's definitely a nice little amp but the sound is so different than the Fender amps, which is mostly what I've ever played, that I was taken back by it. I'll definitely spend some more time with it but....
I play two tiles. One with a humbucker in neck and the other traditional. I didn't like it at all with the single coils. No matter what I did it sounded like the typical twangy punchy sound of a Tele bridge. There were some sounds with the humbucker that make me want to give it more of a chance but the punchiness was there with it as well unless I played lightly.
What I really want is a PRRI and I was hoping this would make me happy enough to put it out my mind. Will see. Stay tuned. What kind of guitars are you all playing with the amp?
I don't know what kind of sound you are after, but I find it gives a very good 'classic jazz guitar' sound using an archtop, i.e. quite a fat, warm sound. It doesn't seem to give a lot of treble/bright frequency even with the treble control right up, but that doesn't bother me as I'm not after that sound. (Although that may partly be down to using my 175 on the neck pickup, it's never going to sound like surf guitar!)
Anyway here's an example of the sound I get from it:
Originally Posted by grahambop
Here are the settings I use on mine:
Originally Posted by vashondan
That said, I would suggest trying it flat on the floor, then tilted back, then on a stand or chair. Also, make sure it isn't too close to a wall. It has a port in back and a nearby wall makes a big difference. The tilting doesn't make quite as big a difference, but you can hear it.
Others have posted how sensitive it is to its own EQ settings.
Worth trying these things, but no guarantee that you get the sound you're looking for. Good luck with it.
@grahambop - Thanks for the settings. I was pretty close to that by the time I was done with it.
@rpjazzguitar - I had read the threads and tried all of those variations but the basic sound was not what I'd hoped for. I think it may just be that there's dissonance because I'm not used to its unique sound in comparison to what I'm so used to. Having said that the guitar I would use it with the most (the single coil) gives me a sound I just don't like with that amp. Better with the humbucker.
Originally Posted by vashondan
I've played mine with split coil on the Comins GCS-1, which sounds good to me, but usually I'm a neck HB guy.
I had been using three amps, in different settings, prior to getting the LJ.
In my usual rehearsal room, I was using an original 64 Ampeg Reverberocket, which has my all time fave reverb. The LJ, surprisingly. didn't sound all that different with my lead tone. And, the LJ was a little cleaner on chords.
On gigs, I was usually using a Roland JC55. The LJ sounds warmer. The JC55 is louder and I recently took it, instead of the LJ, to a big band gig where the guitar was supposed to be the only comping instrument. I thought I'd need the extra volume. But, the LJ has sufficed for that gig when there's a piano and I'm not playing as loud.
In another rehearsal room, there's a Roland 40X. The LJ sounds warmer.
But, of course, in the end, all that matters is how it sounds to you.
Originally Posted by grahambop
Your settings helped me to get the tone I have been searching for more than anything I have tried to date. Ironically, I was actually quit close with my own settings but your pic was final layer of icing on the cake.
So I took it into my living room where I had intended to use it and it sounded different. Placed it away from the wall and pointing across my body instead of at me. Much better. Did an AB comparison with the champ 20 thats there and it sounded a bit better in some regards. I too used your settings as baseline @grahambop. Helped. How about others? What settings do you use?
I mostly put the EQ knobs at 12 o'clock, flat. Sometimes decrease the bass and/or treble just a little. It depends on the guitar and the location. But I always start out flat.
Originally Posted by vashondan
DV Mark Little Jazz combo...Please comment further re: EQ, tilting, elevating, etc.
Originally Posted by Greco
No, thanks. I'll take a look.
@sgonell - thanks for the settings. Your approach seems sound (no pun intended).
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Hey, just to be clear...are the settings that have been posted based on the number of dots from off or o'clock?
Mine are 12 o'clock, except for the reverb, which I usually set at about the second dot. But your preference for that will likely be different. The LJ is not a Fender, so flat is with the pointers at 12 o'clock.
Originally Posted by sgosnell
Then, I add some reverb with the pedalboard and use the resulting tone for comping. I don't like a lot of lows when I comp. There's usually a piano, always a bass and drums and, often, horns. Lows risk making the band muddy, at least, with my hands and ears. And, the Comins has a rather dark sound.
For solos I add some other effects, including more low frequency info.


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Why yes, now that you mention it...I am slightly crazy!
Raising baby chicks in the classroom is really not all that bad. It takes a bit of work but the learning is worth the time and effort. Plus, baby chicks are just so cute!
Awww isn't she cute!
So this post will be a bit of a "how to" on raising baby chicks in the classroom but you'll also see some of the learning my students did as a result of our adventure!
The thing about raising baby chicks in the classroom is that they turn into chickens (who knew??) Okay I knew that, which is why I was prepared to find a home for them. Please, please, please do not attempt to raise chickens in the classroom (or any other pet) if you do not have a home for it to go to. I am lucky because my inlaws raise chickens so they agreed to take my chicks when they got too big for the classroom (after about 4 weeks). Now this worked out perfect for me because I didn't want to commit to a lifetime classroom pet. You might want to choose a different pet that you keep for the whole year and it goes home with you in the summer.
I got my chicks from The TSC Store. They are red sex brown egg laying hens. I ordered four of them and OH MY they were just the sweetest little things!
They need to be kept really warm so I brought them home right away and put them in the dog crate we were using as the coop. You also need a heat lamp shining on them to keep them warm. If they are too cold they will be huddled together close to the lamp, and if they are too warm they will be scattered as far from the lamp as they can get. You want to try make the temperature just right so you might have to play around with how close the lamp is to them. We lined the bottom of the dog crate with newspaper and then topped that with pine shavings.
I used a water dispenser from the pet store and a little plastic dish for the chick starter (this is what they eat when they are chicks, you can get that at the TSC Store as well as the pine shavings). They were super easy to care for. I changed out their bedding once a day or once every other day and changed the water and food a couple times a day. You want to make sure their water is clean, sometimes they get...ahem...poop in the water.
Now I'm just going to back track for a bit. For about a month before the chicks arrived I told my students I had a big surprise for them. Every couple of days I would give them a clue and they would try to guess the surprise. It really helped to build the anticipation and the morning of the big reveal the excitement level was amazing!
Please ignore the grammar error on #4...I fixed it on the chart but didn't have a picture of the edited one.
I used our baby chicks as the primary means for my students to learn about animals and the needs of living things. Right after I revealed the chicks we held a knowledge building circle to share our ideas on how we would care for them and keep them safe. We also talked about our own safety (hand washing immediately after holding them). And of course we had to take a vote on what to name them! The winning names were: Fluffy, Cottonball, Chicken Little, and Daisy.
To assess my student's learning I had them record daily observations of the chicks in their science notebooks. I also gave them tasks for their science notebooks like, "Write about the needs of our classroom pet" or "Write the procedure for caring for our baby chicks". We had also been talking about life cycles of other animals so I had them come up with the life cycle for the baby chicks and compare it to a life cycle of another animal.
Here are some samples from their science notebooks:
I try to use our science notebooks for just about all of our science writing. We don't have any real guidelines for our science notebooks other than that they need to write like a scientist. Sometimes I give them the topic but how they organize their thoughts is up to them. That's part of helping them to be critical thinkers and problem solvers. Early on in the year we created this chart together (with their ideas):
If you haven't tried having a class pet I would highly recommend it! I've also tried raising butterflies which is about a month long experience and that goes over just as well. This experience provided authentic learning for my students which is what inquiry is all about!
A great read aloud to incorporate into a classroom with a pet (or without) is The World According to Humphrey by Betty G. Birney. The story is written from Humphrey's point of view. It makes for a great writing prompt when you have a class pet.
If you don't use science notebooks I have a Classroom Pet Observation and Research Booklet in my store that you can check out. You can click here or on the images below:


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- Palabras clave > counterfeit drugs
- Palabras clave > counterfeiting - measures to combat
- Palabras clave > Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
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- Palabras clave > piracy of pharmaceuticals
- Palabras clave > quality assurance
- Palabras clave > substandard/spurious/falsely-labelled/falsified/counterfeit medicines (SSFFC)
- Palabras clave > Trade Related Aspects of the Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS)
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Chapter 12. Pharmaceuticals
The purpose of this chapter is to provide an overview of counterfeiting activities in the pharmaceuticals sector, assess the magnitude and trends of these activities, examine the effects on patients/consumers, companies and governments, as well as analyse the measures for combating counterfeiting and piracy activities.
The counterfeiting and piracy of pharmaceutical products involves the deliberate deception of patients, healthcare providers and suppliers of genuine products, such that they unknowingly acquire products of unverified quality, safety and efficacy. Thus, counterfeit pharmaceuticals very often infringe intellectual property rights, violate health and safety legislation and regulation, and create the potential for serious public health consequences.
Pharmaceuticals are understandably amongst the most heavily regulated products due to their direct impact on human health. Consequently, the counterfeiting and piracy of pharmaceutical products is, in most jurisdictions, subject to a myriad of laws and regulations, including those applicable to the regulation of pharmaceutical products, to intellectual property rights, in the criminal and penal field, to customs and border control, etc. In addition to the applicable national legislation, from an international intellectual property perspective, the Agreement on Trade-related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS Agreement) is also applicable. While this chapter will examine the issue of counterfeit and pirated pharmaceuticals primarily from an intellectual property perspective, it is important to highlight that the most harmful consequences of counterfeit pharmaceuticals are their nefarious implications for and impact on human health...


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