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Cheryl Currid - Short of a Miracle
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By:David K. Every
©Copyright 1999 <- Interestingly enough she took off the articles showed her for the bias and clueless person (about Macs and computers) that she is -- and instead plays martyr.

She put up parts of the nastygrams she recieved (out of context) and then makes excuses for each of those. Then she uses other articles (which have errors) as excuses and supposed facts. Unfortunately facts don't work that way. Just because someone else screws something up, does not let you off of the hook by quoting them.

Why would an author put up her responses to those that trashed her article and not the article itself -- if she had nothing to hide? The answer is obvious -- she is trying to hide her own errors and ignorance behind attacks (or playing the victim).

Cheryl also brilliantly tries to point out on her sight that the Mac market is down to 6% - except that she is wrong -- its about 10-11%. (Oops). She also implies that it was once at 22%. I don't know what planet she is living on - but I think once it spiked to 18% - but has usually been around 10%. Remember the Mac was at 0% when it started, and has recently climbed from 6% to almost double that, and she says that trend (from a mythical 22% about 8 years ago) to 11% proves Apple is doomed - instead of looking at the facts of the last few years, with the trend UPWARDS since cloning.<sigh>

Another bias piece from the queen of the flaming PC-bigots. Ms. "Hasn't-got-a-clue" herself. Read the article in its entirety if you wish, or just read the highlights here. <grin>

My review of her commentary - Her article shows an inherent lack of knowledge and understanding about the schools system and the computer industry and Macs in general. Then she whines when she get hundreds of eMails (flames, spams and polite corrections). Perhaps she should reflect on the accuracy of her statements and pay attention to her journalistic responsibility? Naah. Let her make pieces like this and blame the world for correcting her errors.

Here are a few of my corrections to her errors -

Currid - <"Among the missteps: a [Mac] cloning strategy that came too late">

It is never too late to open your doors to licensing - as has been proven by many companies all through the history of business.

I think the huge growth of Mac clone companies and their explosive sales figures speak for themselves. Previously the largest first year sales of a startup computer company (and arguably any company) was Compaq.That is until Power Computing came around - they almost doubled Compaq's first years sales, even adjusted for inflation. There are also many other companies doing great business in the Mac clone market, and other fighting to get on-board. It seems that many companies, investors and developers disagree with Cheryl's myopic view.

The fact that Apple opened up cloning precisely as many foreign markets (especially Asia) are entering the computer revolution seems to be an excellent timing on their part ~ not "too late". Based on companies selling hundreds of thousands of units their first year, and growing at explosive rates, it seems to me that it is not "too late"

Currid - < an undelivered operating system upgrade -- "Copland" -- that's already two years overdue>

Fair enough.Copland is late and changed directions (though the date for release was late '96 - so its only a few months late so far). However, to be an objective analyst one would have to point out both sides of the issue including -

  • Major parts of Copland (and Gershwin) have already been delivered or are scheduled to be in the near future, including; PPCP, QuickDraw3D, transparency manager, DR-Emulator, OpenDoc, Memory Manager upgrades, PCI support/drivers, Virtual Memory upgrades, QuickTime upgrades, V-Twin search engine, updates to HFS, Appearance Manager, Open Transport, OT-PPP, and the list goes on and on. Not only were some of those technologies planned for Gershwin (and already delivered), then we have many extensions of the OS delivered that were never on the plans at all that have been added like MCF/HotSauce, MP support, Cyberdog and other technologies.
  • The industry in general changes products and misses its dates, including -
    • Cairo was scheduled to ship 2 or 3 years before Copland, and is still not delivered. So not only is Cairo later than Copland but much of Copland's technology has already shipped while Cairo's has not)
    • NeXT was a couple of years late on initial delivery. Prompting Mac Advocates to bash a little and create T-shirts that read "NeVR" instead of "NeXT".
    • MS and IBM's OS/2 was very late, and did not achieve its delivery schedules or functionality.
    • Windows4 was first scheduled for '91/'92 time frame. It was not delivered until mid 95 after slipping about a half-dozen drop dead ship dates. There was major functionality slip in Win95 as well. Much worse than Copland.

Primarily Copland got an attitude adjustment and the name and direction was changed. Most of the technology was shipped, or some of the technology was only meant as a temporary solution to get to Gershwin, and Apple decided to jump straight to Gershwin. Most of the design and/or code has already shipped or will be. So the name and directions changed. No monolithic release named Copland. Apple announced this almost a year ago, wrapped up the technology into System 7.5 and 7.6 (already shipped) and the rest into 7.7 (scheduled only 6 months after Coplands target date) and Currid is still implying that it is "2 years late"?

Currid - < and support for hybrid software -- Windows and Mac versions on a CD -- that buries identifiable Mac software sales>

She honestly tries to blame apple for the marketing companies inability to track Mac software?!?! What happens is that there are many titles that can run on both Macs and PC's. Those "hybrid" sales get categorized by research companies as PC sales, and the Macs software sales numbers don't reflect their real market. Somehow Cheryl blames Apple for this.

Hybrid sales are something that many Software companies love - they get to create and market ONE package that has a larger market attraction (both Mac and PC sales). Apple can either help software companies with that marketing- or piss them off. The real blame goes to poor tracking of those sales and the research firms. It is not that hard to figure out based on registrations how many units are likely Mac sales and eliminate that percentage from the PC-hybrid sales and add that sales volume to the Mac side. But that doesn't make for sensational press or help with Apple bashing.

Currid - < Now [Apple] just paid $400 million for money-losing Next Computer>

I thought an Analysts responsibility was to track trends and understand why companies do things. Cheryl proves that she believes an analysts responsibility is to try to prove her own conclusions true based on a lack of understanding of the facts.

NeXT has some awesome technology, but many journalists and analysts don't understand the first thing about OOD, Java or Web Objects? Not to mention OS design tradeoffs and technological evolution it would seem.

NeXT's technology was so superior that it took years for the rest of the industry to catch up. This is not unusual. Many times in history people have been so far ahead that it took years or generation for everyone else to catch on to how great their concepts were - or for manufacturing capabilities to catch up with their ideas. (Velcro existed for 50+ years before it was able to become a marketing success).

So NeXT created a great Object-Oriented Operating System (middleware). But the industry wasn't ready, computer performance wasn't enough, and NeXT was not a big enough company and not proven enough for them to make it the success it disserved to be. So what has changed no as compared to when NeXT started -

  • NeXT technology was just bought out by a company 25 times their size
  • OpenStep has proved itself in mission critical and IS companies for 10 years
  • Computing power is 64 times what it was when NeXT started
  • Memory is much cheaper
  • The industry has recognized that OOP is the wave of the future (and present)
  • Apple is able to integrate its technology with NeXTs and increase its market share by 100 times, and give it a huge installed base of Apps (through emulation) and users.
  • The internet has changed the face of computing and OOD and the change of focus to distributed data and distributed code (something that NeXT's OOD technology excels at).
  • NeXT and Apple are both now becoming cross-platform development companies
  • NeXT technology gives Apple opportunities to work with and tie their technology in with companies like Sun and IBM.

So just because NeXT can only stay afloat with their technology does not mean that NeXT's technology integrated with Macs can not become a raging success. In fact quite the opposite seems true. Both Mac and NeXT developers are very excited about the possibilities.

Cheryl opted not to stay silent on what she does not understand, instead she tried to sell her ignorant opinions as some enlightened analysis. Hopefully many (like myself) understand the technology enough to hold her to task for her ignorance.

Currid - <Aggressive marketing programs could help, but today's computer buyer won't fall for hype alone. >

Why not? They buy Windows over a Mac despite its dramatic inferiority. As a software engineer and UI designer I can give thousands of facts to back up this point and much of this site is dedicated to doing so.

The point is that there will ALWAYS be the followers and the leaders in life, the alphas and the betas. Macs attract the individuals and creative types - those that want to use the best tool to get work done. PC's attract the group-thinkers and the ones who want to fit in, and are not afraid to accept productivity loss, or inferior design, if it means they belong to the "big clique". That is not going to change - but that also does not mean that Macs are doomed. In fact that means quite the opposite - it almost guarantees that SOME people will continue to use the superior machine even if it doesn't have the market share of PC's.

Currid - < Apple needs to quickly blast out compelling whiz-bang technology, not just clever words or promises.>

They already have superior technology in almost every way. It does not change the group-thinkers minds (like herself). You buy a computer based on you ability to belong - NOT based on your desire to use the best tool.

How can Apple overcome that?!? They can't. They can just produce the best product and let people continue to buy it. And some will ignorantly claim that because Macs have less market share, then they must be inferior - which is like claiming that because cockroaches outnumber humans that they are the higher life form.

Currid - < As Mac stalls on killer innovations, end users will give up and buy PCs.>

Except that Apple still leads on most innovations and always will. Lets explore why -

If I am a small software writer how can I afford to market for the PC? In the PC market I will be stifled and crushed and must spend millions on getting a product in good displays or renting shelf-space. Then I must compete with the other larger companies and a marketplace that believes in group-think and only buying the biggest (not the best). MS gets over $.60 of every software dollar in the PC market - that means the market is 1/2 as large as people think. MS will target products and crush all the competition. How would you like to live with that sword of Damacles (Gates) hanging over your head?!

Most innovative products have come from small companies. Most of those companies have started on the Mac. In fact if you look at the PC side, most of the best selling and best quality Applications came from the Mac side.

The Mac market is much more open to new products - and a better place for companies to create a new product and a name for themselves. That will not change.

Currid - <Then, as sales decline, remaining Mac users will struggle to find PC-comparable add-ons. Retail stores will cut Macs' shelf space allocation and prices for accessories will climb.>

Weak point for the following reasons -

Macs can use the exact same accessories as PC's. There are already dozens of hybrid-Hardware products. Cards, printers, accessories that work in both Mac's and PC's. Most companies will not ignore a $12 Billion dollar a year industry (the Mac) - and so products are guaranteed.

Cheryl also forget to realize or point out the obvious - that the marketplace is changing. Internet and virtual buying are changing retail - direct sales and Mail Order are the way of the future (the next growth market) - and Macs are already there - ahead of PC's. So the playing field is not only more level in the future, but the Mac is once again leading the way for the PC's. Of course it is easier to buy Mac products mail order because of the superior Macs PnP, better installation, higher reliability and ease of use.

Currid - <But schools and kids are different. That's what prompted my first column on this subject months ago. School districts spend my tax dollars and risk my kids' future. As an employer, I'm worried that they also compromise the labor force by delivering unprepared and untrained candidates. >

Computers have a lifespan of of 5 years, computer technology doubles every 1 1/2 years. Any child using a computer will be in the marketplace in 15 or so years - that translates to 10 computer generations, or computers that are over 1,000 times as fast/powerful as machines today - whether they are Macs or PC's. So computers should be bought based on what schools need today and not based on what students might be using in the next decade.

Computers are a tool. Tools change. Use the best tool you can for now! Macs in schools today have the most curriculum. This is what is important!

Apple has 66% market share in schools. Why should schools spend a fortune, reduce their efficiency, increase their support costs, and reduce their curriculum choices? How does that help the kids? Computers in schools are not used to teach computers - they are a curriculum delivery tool. It is futile to try to teach kids computer in schools now, for what they might need to know in 15 years - technology changes too rapidly for that. If Cheryl had a clue about the educational system or computers she should know that.

Currid - <Schools likely will not get funding to support exotic gear. So, volume-priced products are critical to hold budgets in check yet keep kids current. >

Somehow this translates in Cheryls' mind to a fact that schools should give up their superior pricing they get on Macs, their superior support record, their lower maintenance costs, their ease of use, their longer life-spans (Macs tend to be used much longer than PC's and more software runs on more out of date Macs), and all the curriculum choices that they have so that they can standardize on less "exotic" [see inferior] gear - just to reassure Currid that she made the right computer purchase and that she is part of the "Big Clique".

Schools should pay more for less (buy into PC's) so that they can be standardized - and then pay more for support, and spend more time teaching the kids how to use the tool (instead of doing their work) so that kids can suffer just like adults in the real world?!?

I think the article "Short of a miracle" is aptly named, because it would take nothing short of a miracle for Cheryl Currid to pull her head out long enough to get the facts right.

I sent the following eMail to Cheryl Currid, but she chose not to respond ~

TO: [email protected]
FROM: [email protected]
SUBJECT: RE: Short of miracle article - Not a flame.

I think your article shows an inherant lack of knowledge and understanding about Macs (and computers in general). I've been in this industry nearly 20 years as a software engineer and consultant. Your wants and desired do not equal facts. You keep posting your opinions expressed as news, and then wonder why you get flamed or spammed in response? Perhaps you should reflect on the accuracy of your own statements and your journalistic responsibility?

Imagine if I asked you if you mollested children, then wrote an article stating "Cheryl Currid denies widespread allegations of child mollestation". Would I have no responsibility in that? Should I be suprised by your reponse? That is basically what you do to Apple and Macs - and then act suprised when the users and people who base their careers on that platform respond in varrying ways. Some polite and some rude.

Lets anylize your "facts" and see if we can enlighten you -

<included body of above article to help enlighten her>

David K. Every
Sr. Software Engineer
Jostens Learning Corp. <- largest educational software provider

Created: 01/21/97
Updated: 11/09/02

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Turmeric Root Plain Paste | Fresh Turmeric Powder

Pure turmeric paste made out of fresh turmeric root. Can be used for face mask (beauty treatment). Also can be used for Puja / Prayer.  Women use this plain turmeric paste as an alternative or in addition to using soap. I have already mentioned turmeric it is often used for Indian cooking.  Turmeric is also known to reduce scars and heals any kind of wounds faster due to its antiseptic qualities.

How to use it for Face & Skin  : In a bowl mix 1tbsp of turmeric paste & 1tsp of pure cooking coconut oil. Before applying cleanse your face. Apply the paste evenly all your face. Wait until 20 mins and rinse off your face with warm water.

Turmeric powder method :

  1. Wash and peel tureric
  2. Sun dry until turmeric crisp
  3. Once dry grind into flour mill
  4. Strain the powder and store it in glass jar
Turmeric Plain Paste :
  1. Wash and peel turmeric
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Monday, July 6, 2015

To All The Boys I've Loved Before

Do you remember that old song? The original song title said "Girls" instead of "Boys", but surely you can recall it, right? If you've never heard it or just need a little walk down memory lane, go ahead and click the link. Oh come on, you know you want to....I'll wait right here. I dare you!

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Since I was only a baby at nine years old when it was released and won it's awards, I may have taken it for granted all these years. Is it just me or is that Julio a little bit handsome? (Wink, wink)

For some reason this song from way back came to my mind the other day. It actually came out around the time that I was in an "extremely serious relationship" with my first boyfriend. Oh, he had the cutest buck-teeth and curly hair. Besides my Daddy and brothers, he was the first boy that I loved. Or so I thought. We met in Kindergarten and although I forget the details, we decided we would be boyfriend and girlfriend from that day forward. And so we were. For six years. I'm not even kidding. I have no idea what that even meant back then other than we told a few people here and there and were generally nice to each other in the housekeeping center. There was that one time that our families happened to be vacationing at the same time in Myrtle Beach. He invited me over for a day of playing on ocean rafts and eating out with his family that evening. The only real memory I have from that day is that his parents ordered us baby steaks when the rest of the family ordered big people steaks. We were completely offended as we were clearly not babies. After all, at this point in our relationship we were at least ten years old! Soon we went to middle school, and that old flame died.

It was soon replaced by a new middle school love. I was only in 6th grade when I became smitten with an upperclassman. That's right friends...he was a 7th grader. Blonde and freckle-faced, he let me know he liked me by pulling out my hair ribbon and running away to class with it. You can bet that I wore extra ribbons every day so he would always have one to steal. By the next year, I got to move to the same hall, and that's when the true romance began. He even brought me the cutest little Valentine bear. Folks, we were officially "going together". I'm not sure where we were going other than ballgames where he played and I cheered. Nonetheless, we were official. Until he broke up with me right before his prom to take another girl. I. Was. Heartbroken. He went on to high school, but he would still call me occasionally and come to the middle school games to flirt with me. Apparently, I'm a hard habit to break. Ha! Eventually, that love withered too.

All through high school, I had crushes on a few different boys. I seem to remember a "good ol' farm boy" on my bus who liked me, but I wasn't interested. I went on a few dates but didn't really have a serious boyfriend during that time. It was just as well I suppose since I was keeping myself busy with the one million clubs to which I belonged. Truth be told, I was President of most of them. I guess I wanted to be in charge way back then just like I do now. I'm bossy like that.

In college, there was this guy I knew from high school who I hung out with all the time. We always said we were just friends, but we never dated anybody else and pretty much spent all our time together. At some point, we acknowledged that yes, we were in fact dating. There was only one problem. He loved fish more than me. Remember that Brad Paisley song? I'm pretty sure it was written  about us. I didn't have to compete with any other girls. Just fish. And the fish always won. It didn't really matter anyway because we both knew we were better off friends anyway. He wished me well. I wished him and his fish well and closed that door.

While I'm sure I'm forgetting a few, the list of all the boys I've loved before isn't that long. I'm so thankful for that. While I waited for the one boy I'll love forever, Jesus protected my heart. He brought Brian into my life at just the right time. However, He taught me lots of lessons through all the boys I loved before. When somebody asks me how I knew Brian was the one, I usually explain how it just felt easy. I wasn't waiting at home while he was fishing. He wanted to be with me as much as I wanted to be with him. I wasn't second best. Ever. I could go on and on with reasons how I knew he was "the one", and a lot of those were based on lessons I learned through the years with those who were never supposed to be "the one".

Brian and I just celebrated our 15th anniversary on July 1. Those boys I thought I loved...they all turned out to be really great men. I'm still friends with most of them and enjoy seeing their families on facebook or around town. But for me, none of them even come close to the man I get to love forever. So I'm thankful for all those boys I THOUGHT I loved before. God used them to show me my one true love. Happy Anniversary Brian!

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Types of Piezoelectric Transformers

Micromechatronics, Inc designs, manufacture and commercializes different categories of PTs that cover multiple areas of applications including:
  • the classical Rosen-type piezoelectric transformers and
  • the new and proprietary technology "Transoner" power PTs.

Rosen-type Piezoelectric Transformers

A Rosen-type PT consists of an input and an output sections that are mechanically coupled by the transversal area of the PT. This mechanical coupling can be done by joining two ceramics parts with a bonding material, such as epoxy. However, currently this is done through a process called co-firing which allow the input and output sections of the PT to be integrated in a single ceramic body without a bonding interface.  In order to provide piezoelectric activity to the PT, the input and output sections must be polarized. The polarization is a process which consist in applying a large DC electrical field under specific and controlled conditions of time, temperature and voltage level. As a consequence of this electric field the internal multi-crystals of the ceramic structure adopt a specific disposition which allow the piezoelectric effect to exist.

Rosen Piezoelectric Transformer

In the above figure, the input layer shows only one single layer. In general, the input layer is manufactured with several multiple layers which are polarized in the "thickness mode" (perpendicularly to the longitudinal direction). On contrary, the output section is polarized in the longitudinal direction, as shown in above figure.

Rosen-type PTs are typically applied to high voltage applications, such as DC/AC inverters for driving the CCFL lamp used to backlight the LCD panels of laptop computers and other portable applications. In this type of applications, PTs offer several advantages compared to magnetic transformers, such as:

  • Inherent high gain at no load, that provides the lamp ignition voltage.
  • Load dependent gain that avoids the use of the ballast capacitor in series with the lamp.
  • Absence of leakage magnetic field.
  • High Q factor, that gives low distorted sinusoidal lamp current waveform.
  • Small size and weight.
  • High reliability due to the absence of a high voltage secondary winding.

Face Electronics offers you several standard Rosen-PTs for step-up applications ranging from 1W to 5W. Additionally, Face can customize for your applications a variety of Rosen type PTs for your specific application demand including non-isolated (input and output grounds are common) and isolated configurations, where the output section is isolated from the input section. Keep in mind that in order to obtain the best performances from your PT, the PT should be customized to your specific load demands.

Transoner-type Piezoelectric Transformers

Transoner is the name given by Face Electronics, LC to its proprietary PT technology. Transoner was entirely developed in 1996 by Face and is currently considered one of the most promising PT topologies for power demanding applications.

Transoner refers to a radially-operated piezoelectric transformer having a multilayer structure for the input and output sections. Transoner operates in the first fundamental radial-extensional vibration mode. Different configurations are available. The left figure shows a topology including an input and an output section. Other topologies having the input layers divided in two parts sandwiching the output section have been also suggested to provide a symmetric structure. This allows the suppression of the spurious bending modes which may occur in a non-symmetrical structure.

In the design illustrated in the right figure, the input section includes a single layer polarized in the thickness direction. In contrast, the output part consists of many stacked thin piezoelectric ceramic layers, and the layers have alternating inverse polarizations to each other in the thickness direction. This allows increasing the transformer output capacitance and thus allows its operation to low output loads and step-down applications.  One insulation layers is set between the input and output parts to isolate them electrically. The insulation layer has a slightly larger diameter compared to the PT body to enlarge the creepage distance between the input and the output sections.

When an AC voltage is applied to the input parts of the transformer of Figure 1, at a frequency that generates the fundamental radial-extensional vibration mode, the input parts oscillate in fundamental radial-extensionalvibration mode, which depends upon the electromechanical coupling factor kr. The vibrations are simultaneously transmitted to the output part, which converts them into electric energy by the direct piezoelectric effect, which depends on the electromechanical coupling factor kp. Generally, kp of a piezoelectric ceramic material is approximately twice as high as the electromechanical coupling factor k31 of longitudinal vibrations, leading to higher energy conversion efficiency of the radial vibration mode than that of the longitudinal vibration mode. Therefore, the power transmission efficiency of the piezoelectric transformer is higher, so that the volume of the transformer can be further reduced.

The frequency and load dependence can be easily evaluated by plotting the voltage gain against frequency curves for different output loads, as shown in Figure 3.

Due to this double dependence, transformer ratio and efficiency are strongly dependent on frequency control, load fluctuation and input voltage variations. Consequently, in order to ensure stable operation of the PT, the driving circuit has to correct the influences of these electrical variables. The implementation of a compact and reliable controlling circuit using discrete components is complex and, thus has discouraged many researchers from entering this field. Currently, different IC makers have developed integrated circuit solutions which include frequency tracking control to achieve for input voltage and load regulation, and internally built protection circuitry, among other features Although this ICs have been, so far, focusing in the high-voltage backlighting applications, some IC-makers are currently developing ICs for ac/dc and dc/dc power conversion applications.

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Beethoven’s Heiligenstädter Testament symphonic fragment for orchestra (2008) [12:09]
Raminta ŠERKŠNYTĖ (b. 1975)
Fires for orchestra (2010) [10:34]
Giya KANCHELI (b. 1935)
Dixi for mixed choir and orchestra (2009) [21:47]
Jörg WIDMANN (b. 1973)
Con brio concert overture for orchestra (2008) [11:50]
see end of review for disc contents
Christiane Karg (soprano), Mihoko Fujimura (mezzo), Michael Schade (tenor), Michael Volle (baritone) (Symphony No. 9)
Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks/Peter Dijkstra (chorus master)
Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks/Mariss Jansons
rec. live, 2008-12 (see end of review for details)
No sung texts provided
BR KLASSIK 900119 [6 CDs: 417:08]

Commenced in 1800, Beethoven’s epic cycle of nine symphonies is revered as the composer’s greatest legacy to music culture with each symphony inhabiting its own individual world. Daniel Barenboim maintains “It’s one of the greatest adventures in music that we play the same pieces again and again - and that, despite their constant repetition, they sound different every time.” Barenboim was specifically referring to the pair of Chopin piano concertos but he could have equally well have been describing the Beethoven nine. I have a number of complete cycles and also hear individual symphonies often in concert performance. I remain astonished at the number of new things I hear.

In addition to containing the complete Beethoven cycle this release, in the year of Mariss Jansons’s seventieth birthday, is supplemented by six new orchestral works, all commissioned by the Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks (Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra). The six composers - Johannes Maria Staud, Misato Mochizuki, Rodion Shchedrin, Raminta šerkšnytė, Giya Kancheli and Jörg Widmann - were each commissioned to write a score lasting around ten minutes which should refer to a particular Beethoven symphony in terms of its form, its concept or the material used.
With such an outstanding choice of complete Beethoven cycles it is difficult to settle on one specific set. There are a few conductors who have recorded more than one cycle with Karajan having recorded four. The complete sets that I currently play most often are from the Berliner Philharmoniker/Claudio Abbado/Deutsche Grammophon; Berliner Philharmoniker/Herbert von Karajan/Deutsche Grammophon (cycle 1961/62); Wiener Philharmoniker/Sir Simon Rattle/EMI; Berliner Philharmoniker/André Cluytens/EMI and the Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich/David Zinman/Arte Nova. Time doesn’t allow any serious comparisons with various rival sets of recordings so whilst working my way through this BR Klassic box set I have noted my opinions about the performances. Here the Munich-based Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks is conducted by Mariss Jansons who has been the orchestra’s chief conductor since the 2003/04 season. Having attended some half dozen performances in the last couple of years from this partnership I hold the opinion that their integrity of performing excellence is guaranteed.
Throughout this live cycle one senses an elevated level of musical intelligence. My principal impressions are the impressive structural coherence of the Beethoven interpretations and the weighty robust sound that Jansons obtains from his players. These are compelling performances that are buoyantly rhythmic with plenty of thrust when required. I was struck by the penetrating lyricism and intensity of emotion they bring. Notable throughout is the glorious, full-bodied tone of the brass. Also remarkable are the unified strength and range of the strings especially the rich timbre of the cellos and basses so crucial in providing a rock-steady foundation.
Recorded on tour at the Suntory Hall, Tokyo, Jansons and his Bavarian players get off to a flying start with the often overlooked Symphony No. 1. Completed in 1800 the score bears a dedication to Baron Gottfried van Swieten, Beethoven’s early patron. The highly spirited playing of the opening Allegro establishes Jansons’ determined mood and contrasts with the calm and rather refined feel of the appealing Andante.
A score mainly composed in 1802 during Beethoven’s stay at Heiligenstadt, the Symphony No. 2 is dedicated to benefactor Prince Karl Alois Lichnowsky. Also recorded at the Suntory Hall, Tokyo the beautiful playing of the Second Symphony is striking with the enchanting Larghetto sounding highly agreeable. It is in the compact Scherzo that Jansons adopts broad dynamic contrasts. The orchestra play with clean precision.

A frequently heard work in the concert hall it is well known that Beethoven originally dedicated his Symphony No. 3 to Napoleon Bonaparte before tearing up the page and replacing it with the title Eroica. It is clear from this Herkulessaal, Munich recording that Jansons fully appreciates that this progressive score from 1803 is music of considerable concentration and as the designation might suggest heroic power. Fresh and invigorating, the Bavarians’ performance of the Allegro conveys a sense of defiance in the face of adversity. The pulse given to the celebrated Marche funèbre by Jansons is unerring. This is certainly no mere funeral dirge - it is sombre and respectful yet the playing is bold and resolute. It feels as if the spirit of life has broken free in the Finale with Jansons’ fiery power making a compelling impact.
Written during the summer of 1806 the Symphony No. 4 is dedicated to Count Franz von Oppersdorff, a Silesian nobleman who commissioned the work. Beethoven actually stopped work on the Fifth Symphony to compose this score. Jansons clearly revels in Beethoven’s glorious melodies. The fresh and sweeping account of the opening Adagio - Allegro Vivace feels evocative of cool and verdant Alpine vistas. Delightfully lyrical, the Adagio contains vividly bright playing ensuring a disarming feeling of contentment.
The Symphony No. 5 was completed in 1808 and the manuscript is inscribed with a dedication to both Prince Lobkowitz and Count Rasumovsky. I’m unsure just how many times Jansons and his Munich players must have performed this enduringly popular symphony but in this Tokyo recording they bring a newly minted feeling to the table. Marked Allegro con brio,in the dynamic opening movement the players give a bold and powerful performance of biting intensity. One of my favourite movements in all Beethoven’s symphonies is the Andante con moto to which Jansons applies splendid rhythmic control. He paints a beautiful tender mood revealing a slight undertow of sorrow. Although Jansons comes close here no recording I have heard achieves the same level of spine-tingling intensity that Karajan and his Berlin players bring to the Andante con moto with their 1962 Berlin account on Deutsche Grammophon.

It was very rare for Beethoven to journey into programme music but he did this with his Symphony No. 6. Also completed in 1808 this score of Beethoven’s “expressions of feelings” suggesting a walk through rustic scenes is constructed in five movements. It too is dedicated to Prince Lobkowitz and Count Rasumovsky. This much loved work is given a compelling reading of real penetration. Especially impressive is the opening movement an ‘Awakening of cheerful feelings upon arrival in the country’ with stunning playing that paints a vivid nature scene. I also relish the orchestra’s uplifting playing of the Scherzo a ‘Happy gathering of country folk’. The rhythms are delightfully sprung evoking rustic dancing and merriment, like a scene from a Pieter Bruegel painting.
Both the Symphonies Nos. 7 and 8 were completed in 1812 yet they differ widely in character. Dedicated to Count Moritz von Fries the Seventh enjoyed great success at its première in Vienna. It was Wagner who famously described the symphony as the “apotheosis of the dance”. Here the extended opening movement marked Poco sostenuto - Vivace is irresistible for its vigorous heroic power. The austere beauty of the much admired Allegretto is striking as is the joy and merriment that Jansons achieves in the Scherzo. Magnificently uplifting, the Finale is played here with strength and breathtaking energy. No matter how much potency they give to this performance I have yet to hear one to equal the intensity that Furtwängler and the Berliner Philharmoniker gave to their live recording from October/November 1943 at the (alte) Philharmonie, Berlin.
The shortest in length of the cycle of nine symphonies, Beethoven warmly described the Symphony No. 8 as “My little Symphony in F.” Beethoven didn’t provide a dedication to the Eighth Symphony,a work overshadowed by the immensity of his Seventh and Ninth. Without forfeiting precision there is a strong sense of spontaneity in Jansons’ warm reading. It sports an especially attractive and stately Menuetto and a keen bucolic feel. The Bavarian players rise with conviction to the challenges of the brilliant Finale:Allegro vivace - a movement containing seemingly unlimited and sudden variations of rhythms, tempi and capacious imagination.
Dedicated to King Friedrich Wilhelm III of Prussia, Beethoven’s colossal Ninth is one of the most magnificent and familiar works in the entire classical music repertoire. Composed in 1823-24 it’s unusual for its massive choral finale a setting of Friedrich Schiller’s poem ‘Ode to Joy’. It’s astonishing to think that by the time of its première in Vienna in 1824 Beethoven was profoundly deaf. Throughout this outstanding account Jansons and his Bavarian players display their remarkable stamina with a capacity to maintain an elevated level of controlled intensity. In the opening movementI was struck by Jansons’ urgent forward momentum and his ability to convey a sense of torment and even anger. In the great Scherzo the reading is searingly powerful generating incredible anguish while the low strings ruminate darkly. With Jansons moving the music forward, a sense of spirituality pervades the beautiful slow movement. Remarkably fine playing from the woodwind choir and the sonorous strings all serve to underscore the atmosphere of profuntity. The crowning glory is the closing movement with its famous choral setting. It generates a robust sensation of awe under Jansons’ decisive control. The superbly controlled climaxes are remarkable as is the dark menace produced by the low strings, sending a shiver down the spine. In the choral section, we have rich-toned and secure baritone Michael Volle, tenor Michael Schade taut and expressive with fluid-toned soprano Christiane Karg and characterful alto Mihoko Fujimura. The quartet is nicely contrasted. The exceptional Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks are ardently incisive and perform with splendid unity and focus. They are marvellously fiery in the stormier moments. After such a dramatically engaging performance at the close of the score the feeling of exultation is absolute. As recently as 2010 Maestro Jansons and his Bavarian forces released an excellent live Choral Symphony on BR Klassik. That account commemorates a special occasion having been recorded in 2007 in honour of and in the presence of Pope Benedict XVI. It was set down at the Vatican’s Paul VI Audience Hall that holds a massive 6,300 people. Jansons’ four splendid soloists on that occasion were Krassimira Stoyanova (soprano), Lioba Braun (mezzo), Michael Schade (tenor) and Michael Volle (bass). No account I know quite holds a candle to Furtwängler in his legendary March 1942 (alte) Philharmonie, Berlin account with the Berliner Philharmoniker. Others fall short of that level of sheer ferocity, propulsive climaxes, torment and anger. Furtwängler’s quartet is Tilla Briem (soprano), Elisabeth Höngen (mezzo), Peter Anders (tenor)and Rudolf Watzke (bass) with the renowned Bruno Kittel Choir.

Of the especially commissioned works the first is Austrian composer Johannes Maria Staud’s Maniai for large orchestra. It was Beethoven’s First Symphony that inspired Staud to write Maniai - a title in Greek that refers to the three Furies. Cast in two continuously played sections the first is marked Furioso and the second Grazioso. Staud said of the work “I chose a fast tempo as the basic one… This time, although the rhythmic variety is relatively limited, the result is actually a very targeted impulse in a fast tempo.” Staud’s score is highly unsettling and unremitting, not permitting any sense of peace. At times the Furioso section feels suggestive of the dangerous and sweltering atmosphere of an Iron Age foundry. The Grazioso is disconcerting with an incessant momentum that evokes a perilous subterranean scene with poisonous serpents slithering and sliding around.
Misato Mochizuki’s Nirai is subtitled ‘intermezzo for Beethoven’s Symphonies No. 2 and No. 6’ (2012). Now residing in Paris, the Tokyo-born Mochizuki blends music of a Western and Asian tradition and creates an array of fascinating rhythms and vivid colours. For her source material Mochizuki has selected and employs “eight noticeable changed notes from the end of the last movement of Beethoven’s Second Symphony”. She was “attracted to the fact that it involves a minor second - the interval favoured in contemporary music.” This music is full of stormy climaxes and grinds its way forward using a variety of techniques noticeably glissandi and quarter-tones. There is also an array of percussive effects.
I always find the music of Russian composer Rodion Shchedrin highly stimulating. Now a Munich resident, Shchedrin’s commission, entitled ‘Beethoven's Heiligenstädter Testament’ is a symphonic fragment, completed in 2008. Although Shchedrin uses the Third Symphony as his reference work the torment Beethoven experienced on account of his deafness was the defining factor. The famous ‘Heiligenstädter Testament’ is a letter that Beethoven wrote to his brothers Carl and Johann in 1802. It reflects the composer’s deep depressive state provoked by the loss of his hearing and maybe exacerbated by a failed love affair. Shchedrin uses the ‘Heiligenstädter Testament’ as a starting point for his concert overture marked Maestoso con grave conveying the message through his symphonic fragment From darkness to light. Less quirky than some of Shchedrin’s more recent scores this twelve minute piece is more like a conventional tone poem. The aggressive opening chords are striking but are quickly replaced by mysterious music. What we hear suggests a muscular straining at every sinew to release reserves of pent-up energy. This is a quite remarkable work, weighty, powerful and highly accessible. It is splendidly performed.
Lithuanian composer Raminta šerkšnytė is represented here by her 2010 composition Fires for orchestra. It’s a work inspired by her love, since a child, of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony. šerkšnytė remembers attending a concert of the symphony aged ten or eleven that left her “in a kind of trance”. Lasting ten and a half minutes, Fires is cast in two distinct sections. In this performance the first section marked Misterioso has a shadowy and eerily windswept mood. This gradually gains in weight and impact with potently energetic climaxes. Section two, marked Con brio,opens with a tremendous, uncomfortably grinding and angry orchestral outburst which is sustained for virtually the whole length. Con brio feels like a depiction of a savage land battle too indescribably horrific for mere words. Referring back to the original reference point, Fires ends with the famous four-note motif that opens the Fifth Symphony.
Giya Kancheli born in Tbilisi, Georgia bases his 2009 score Dixi on the Ninth Symphony and emulates the work by using a mixed choir with orchestra. For some reason Dixi,at over twenty-one minutes lasts twice the length of the intended commission. The choir sing fragments of Latin text seemingly arranged in a random manner, for example the phrases ‘Mortuos plango’, ‘Ad se ipsum’ and ‘Ora et labora’. This work follows a general plan of building up to an orchestral and choral climax of swirling tension and tremendous weight and power then sustaining it before suddenly changing to a mood of calm mystical reflection. Although Dixi is at times compelling and often fascinating I found it hard to sustain my concentration throughout its considerable length.
Munich born and bred composer Jörg Widmann responded to the commission by writing in 2008 his Con brio concert overture. His inspiration was Beethoven’s Seventh and Eight Symphonies the scoring of which is here emulated by Widmann. Approaching twelve minutes in length the composer utilises “block-composition” technique that “develops and furthers the composer’s tonal and idiomatic language while interacting with 19th-century music.” In this work’s constantly shifting sound-world the writing typically employs sudden and audacious transitions and breaks. Of all the six commissions this score is the most contemporary. I also felt that it was the least accessible.
The sound engineers have done a splendid job throughout these six discs. Overall the satisfyingly warm sound is clean rather than crystal clear and an excellent balance has been achieved. Applause has been retained in each case. The accompanying booklet is interesting and reasonably informative but sadly no sung texts are provided.
Jansons and his orchestra are in stunning form throughout. These are performances of elevated quality. Outstandingly performed and well recorded this highly desirable box is more than a match for any of the competing complete sets.
Michael Cookson

Masterwork Index: Beethoven symphonies

Disc contents
CD 1 [76:02]
Ludwig van BEETHOVEN (1770-1827)
Symphony No. 1 in C major, Op.21 (1800) [24:45]
Johannes Maria STAUD (b. 1974)
Maniai for orchestra (2011) [11:13]
Ludwig van BEETHOVEN
Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36 (1801) [30:40]
Misato MOCHIZUKI (b. 1969)
Nirai intermezzo to Beethoven’s Symphonies No. 2 and No. 6 (2012) [9:00]
CD 2 [60:00]
Ludwig van BEETHOVEN
Symphony No. 3 in E Flat major, Op. 55 Eroica (1803) [47:43]
Rodion SHCHEDRIN (b. 1932)
Beethoven’s Heiligenstädter Testament symphonic fragment for orchestra (2008) [12:09]
CD 3 [75:14]
Ludwig van BEETHOVEN
Symphony No. 4 in B Flat major, Op. 60 (1806) [33:00]
Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67 (1807) [31:25]
Raminta ŠERKŠNYTĖ (b. 1975)
Fires for orchestra (2010) [10:34]
CD 4 [64:23]
Ludwig van BEETHOVEN
Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68 Pastoral (1808) [42:28]
Giya KANCHELI (b. 1935)
Dixi for mixed choir and orchestra (2009) [21:47]
CD 5 [78:06]
Ludwig van BEETHOVEN
Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92 (1812) [40:00]
Jörg WIDMANN (b. 1973)
Con brio concert overture for orchestra (2008) [11:50]
Ludwig van BEETHOVEN
Symphony No. 8 in F major, Op. 93 (1812) [26:00]

CD 6 [63:23]
Ludwig van BEETHOVEN
Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 Choral (1824) [63:23]

Performance details
27 Nov 2012, Suntory Hall, Tokyo, Japan (1, 2, 5)
18-19 Oct 2012, Herkulessaal, Residenz, Munich, Germany (Sym 3)
26 Nov 2012, Suntory Hall, Tokyo, Japan (Sym 4)
8-9 Nov 2012, Herkulessaal, Munich, Germany (Sym 6)
30 Nov 2012, Suntory Hall, Tokyo, Japan (Sym 7)
1 Dec 2012, Suntory Hall, Tokyo, Japan (Syms 8, 9)
9-10 Feb 2012, Herkulessaal, Munich, Germany (Staud)
8-9 Nov 2012, Herkulessaal, Munich, Germany (Mochizuki)
18-19 Oct 2008, Philharmonie, Munich, Germany (Shchedrin)
17-18 May 2012 Herkulessaal, Munich, Germany (Šerkšnytė)
29-30 Oct 2009, Herkulessaal, Munich, Germany (Kancheli)
25-26 Sept 2008, Philharmonie, Munich, Germany (Widmann)


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I hope everyone out there is backing up their data.  Up until now, I've used the tried-and-true method of copying my files periodically to another drive.  Of course, in the event of data catastrophy, I would lose all my changes since the last xcopy .. which was .. about 9 months ago.  A file backup gestation period, if you will.

In any case, I'm now using Live Mesh.  It's cross-platform and you get 5gb of online storage for free (you can sync unlimited data between machines).  I've synchronized my musics, videos, and documents between all my machines which is pretty fantastic.  In case you want to try it, here's what I would have liked to know beforehand:
  • You cannot synchronize your Desktop folder.
  • Your first 5gb of synchronized files ends up in the cloud. Choose wisely.
  • You have to login with a LiveID, but it doesn't share cookies with the browser.  So, if you will ever want to sync with a friend, create a new LiveID to share.
  • When you add a folder to be sync'd, it will show up on every other machine as a virtual folder.  This can be very confusing when you've named them all "Documents" -- prefix folder names with the computer name.
My next step is to set up a sync with my a friend in another state, in case my home with all my computers burns down.  Overall, it was pretty easy to setup, although I now have a paranoia that one node will decide to delete something, and spontaneously trigger all my files to be deleted on every machine simultaneously.

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Precinct analysis: At Large #2

At Large #2 was one of two such races featuring an incumbent that will go to a runoff.

Dist  Robinson  Rivera    Dick   Davis   Burks
A        3,715   1,679   3,982   3,586   1,281
B        5,283   1,243   1,649   3,405   4,335
C       14,736   2,571   6,379   5,446   2,002
D        6,008   1,644   1,632   4,285   7,131
E        5,247   2,596   7,431   6,012   1,549
F        2,650   1,270   1,512   2,238     920
G        8,492   1,517   7,163   8,440   1,895
H        3,788   3,760   1,393   1,735   1,264
I        2,837   3,578   1,273   1,556   1,226
J        1,918     910   1,150   1,481     586
K        5,676   1,553   1,904   3,596   2,995
A       26.08%  11.79%  27.96%  25.18%   8.99%
B       33.20%   7.81%  10.36%  21.39%  27.24%
C       47.33%   8.26%  20.49%  17.49%   6.43%
D       29.02%   7.94%   7.88%  20.70%  34.45%
E       22.98%  11.37%  32.54%  26.33%   6.78%
F       30.85%  14.78%  17.60%  26.05%  10.71%
G       30.87%   5.51%  26.04%  30.68%   6.89%
H       31.73%  31.49%  11.67%  14.53%  10.59%
I       27.10%  34.17%  12.16%  14.86%  11.71%
J       31.73%  15.05%  19.02%  24.50%   9.69%
K       36.10%   9.88%  12.11%  22.87%  19.05%
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CM David Robinson

First-term CM David Robinson did all right in his first re-election bid, which was his third citywide race overall, but he didn’t exactly dominate anywhere. He did do reasonably well in Republican districts, and easily carried District C. He led the way in seven districts, including B, which is encouraging for his re-election prospects. The main source of concern is that none of the also-ran candidates have voter bases that would naturally or necessarily transfer to him. He received the HCDP endorsement (more on that later) and had $87K on hand in his 8 day report after showing strong reports earlier, so he ought to have the resources he needs to do voter outreach for the runoff. He’s going to have to work at it, as he’s not been a particularly high-profile Council member, and while he did run in and win a runoff against an African-American candidate in 2013, he did so in an environment that didn’t have a Mayoral race. Basically, Robinson has the flipside of Georgia Provost’s challenge: He can’t win without African-American voters. A couple of days ago, Controller candidate Chris Brown sent out an email that touted the endorsements of City Council members Jerry Davis, Dwight Boykins, and Larry Green. It would surely be a boon for his chances if these three Council members issued a similar endorsement for their At Large #2 colleague.

I’m still not sure what to make of Willie Davis. He not only finished behind former CM Andrew Burks in Districts B and D, he also finished behind Robinson there. He did all right in A, E, and G, but not as well as Eric Dick in A and E, and was a pinch behind Robinson in G. He certainly has room to grow in those districts, but there’s no guarantee that he’ll pick up the voters from other candidates, either. He has a Democratic primary voting history, but the HCDP endorsed Robinson; in other races with two Ds (District H and HISD II), the party gave dual endorsements. That primary voting history may dampen Republican support for him despite his status as the anti-HERO candidate; remember that the Republican establishment attacked Ben Hall during the first round. If he can execute the vaunted Pincer Strategy, he can win. As with Provost in AL1, his next finance report ought to tell the story.

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  1. Joshua ben bullard says:

    David Robinson gets an f rating,this guy has been awful,are you aware that the Houston chronicle has already reported that david Robinson has used the luxury suites at Toyota center more than any other freshman council.member in Houston history(he’s used the suites 6 times) and he’s flown around the world 4:times on the tax payers dime 4 times-dont believe me?check his Facebook profile its all there,oh and let’s not forget the city insiders he kept in the office refusing to give a local college grad an opportunity, he quickly retained Karen as his chief of staff,she used to work for the former mayor then she did 6 years as chief of staff for Wanda Adams,david Robinson never gave any new opportunities, he just got elected to spread money to Stephen Costello’s friends(their both “in the rebuild business)david robinson has misused his official office,lavished himself with gifts and done it all on tax payer money, please ,I am voting for Houston’s good friend Willie Davis not just because willie Davis is right for Houston,but because david Robinson can’t be of Houston’s no smoking ordinance 2005-245 Joshua Ben bullard

  2. Mainstream says:

    Willie Davis was endorsed last night by the Harris County Republican Party Executive Committee, by a vote of about 60 or 70%, despite his past Democratic primary voting history. (Only about 35% of that group actually lives and votes in the City of Houston, interestingly.) He has told folks he plans to become a Republican. Davis’ current voter registration is at an apartment. He formerly used his church’s address as his voter registration residence, but had his mail forwarded to Baytown.

    I think this will be a close election, but that Davis has the edge, assuming he can put together an alliance of westside conservatives and some share of black voter support.

  3. Julain Deleon says:

    I suspect Robinson is returned to City Council for another term. He’s done a good job. Now that HERO is left for the new Mayor, lots of folks helping him get re-elected.

  4. Eric Dick says:

    Look closer at Robinson’s finance report. If I remember correctly he has a large amount of expenses that are incurred but not yet paid.

  5. […] Source: Precinct analysis: At Large #2 […]

  6. If i had known, I would have run in this race.


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You only need to drill out the old rivet from the arm. That will leave you with a hole. Don't use the new rivet -- remove it from the sliding jaw and replace it with a bolt. The bolt should be in the same position (end sticking out of the plastic jaw) as the rivet was. See what I mean? Also make sure the bolt is long enough to stick out of the jaw, go through both washers and the arm, and have two nuts on the end!

As far as the nuts, screw one on tight by hand and snug it up with a crescent wrench. Screw the second one on by hand and tighten against the first using the wrench. When you get to the hardware store to buy the bolts & nuts, try this with the two nuts and you'll see how easy it is to make a "double-nut" that doesn't move or unscrew itself.

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Collect: Keep your family safe, O Lord, with unfailing care,
that, relying solely on the hope of heavenly grace,
they may be defended always by your protection.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.

First Reading: Jb 7:1-4, 6-7

Responsorial Psalm: Ps 147:1-2, 3-4, 5-6

Praise the Lord, who heals the brokenhearted. or: Alleluia.

Second Reading: 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23

Gospel: Mk 1:29-39

Prayer over the Offerings: O Lord our God,
who once established these created things
to sustain us in our frailty,
grant, we pray,
that they may become for us now
the Sacrament of eternal life.
Through Christ our Lord.

Communion Antiphon (Option 1): Let them thank the Lord for his mercy, his wonders for the children of men, for he satisfies the thirsty soul, and the hungry he fills with good things. (Cf. Ps 107 (106): 8-9)
Communion Antiphon (Option 2): Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be consoled. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall have their fill. (Mt 5: 5-6)

Prayer after Communion: O God, who have willed that we be partakers
in the one Bread and the one Chalice,
grant us, we pray, so to live
that, made one in Christ,
we may joyfully bear fruit
for the salvation of the world.
Through Christ our Lord.

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Processional Hymn: Come, Ye Thankful People, Come

Entrance Antiphon: from the Ignatius Pew Missal

Responsorial Psalm: from the Ignatius Pew Missal

Alleluia: from the Ignatius Pew Missal

Offertory Hymn: For the Fruits of His Creation

Communion Antiphon: from the Ignatius Pew Missal

A Eucharistic hymn is appropriate during or after communion.

Recessional Hymn: There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy


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James Nowak
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Mon Sep 12, 22
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Starting last Thursday, I get time out errors when uploading photos as well as when trying to navigate between pages on the back end of sytist. To be clear, this is happening any time I am in Sytist, not just uploading photos, but going to different pages within the sy-admin.

I've checked in with my host - godaddy - and they can't seem to find an issue...but it says on Safari it's a server issue?

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James Nowak
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I just received this from godaddy-

"Upon checking, Our team noticed that, There is no index folder under the sy-admin folder. We have checked with our test scripts and the php uploads are working fine.

We have uploaded a pdf well. So, that looks like a content issue from your end, which you will need to review."

why would my index folder disappear?
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You need to delete that upload.php file ASAP as that is a HUGE security issue.

You are not missing an index file, they do not know what they are talking about.

1) You have the delete queue running. Click Settings in the main menu and if the delete queue is running you will see it in the upper right corner of the white part of the page. If so, leave the tab open and let it finish or click the Pause option.

If not

2) Server issue. You will need higher tech support.

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James Nowak
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delete queue is not running.

No clue how to delete the upload.php file...super ignorant there. - got it.

On hold with tech support.
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I am having this same issue. Did you figure out what was wrong?
James Nowak
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My IT guy seems to think that it is a security measure put in place by godaddy on this new server. Because I can upload about 40 photos and then it drops me completely from the server...and after about 90 seconds or so, lets me back on. And it's only my IP it drops, so it's not like the whole website goes down. We ran a couple of ping tests on his system and mine, simultaneously to track that.

So, next up is to call godaddy back AGAIN and see if I can get routed to security or something, and try and get this resolved. He feels like this new server must have some sort of different resource limit on it. It's so frustrating because everything was FINE until this.

Interestingly enough, I also looked at my google rankings and I have taken a HUGE hit since Sept. 8 (when this started) and gone from number one in rankings to not even on the first page. I'm not amused.
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October 12, 2018

Double chocolate Toblerone cookies

Growing up, Toblerone chocolate bars were one of my favorite treats.  I have this picture of myself, maybe around 5 years old - standing with my family at an airport, looking rather glum, and clutching a Toblerone chocolate bar while glaring at the camera.  I assume it was given to me to try to get me to smile and cooperate; it didn't seem to be working that well in the picture but maybe I needed to open the chocolate bar and eat it for its magic to work.  Because then and now, I do love a Toblerone!
Thinking back, I had more than one favorite when it came to chocolate.  Besides Toblerone, there were Cadbury bars as well as Smarties (the chocolate kind that came in a cardboard tube), which I've incidentally also incorporated into cookies in the past.   Even as a kid, I was a serious chocoholic.  While my tastes have changed a little bit as I got older, old favorites like Toblerone will always have a special place in my heart.
So when I saw a recipe in a British baking magazine for double chocolate Toblerone cookies, I was eager to make a batch!  Surprisingly, the recipe actually called for dark chocolate Toblerone.  Growing up, it was only milk chocolate but now there's dark and even white chocolate Toblerone to choose from.  While I actually do prefer dark chocolate these days, it's still the classic milk chocolate Toblerone that I stick with - it's the one that conjures up a happy nostalgic reaction whenever I take a bite.

Since the milk chocolate version is what I have on hand, that's the kind I used for this cookie recipe.  The end result is likely a slightly sweeter cookie than intended but I tried to go a little light on the added sugar and all in all, it turned out well.
These cookies are sweet and moist, with a little chewiness to them.  Melted dark chocolate add the first layer of chocolate and chopped pieces of Toblerone stirred into the cookie batter give them texture with its bits of honey and almond nougat.  Half a Toblerone triangle goes on top so everyone knows what these cookies are all about.
What fun to incorporate one of your favorite childhood chocolate bars into a delectable cookie!  I'm happy I stumbled upon this fun recipe.

These cookies have me thinking of both Halloween and the holiday season/cookie baking season coming up!

These double chocolate Toblerone cookies are easy to make; you can use a bowl and spoon to do the mixing but I found the stand mixer got the job done quickly.  You'll need to chill the dough for just about half an hour for it to firm up and then you can bake the cookies.
Shape the dough into heaping tablespoon balls, gently press down on each to flatten slightly, and then place half a Toblerone triangle on top before popping the tray into the oven.  The Toblerone on top of the cookie holds its shape during baking.
Let the cookies cool, then place them on a plate and dig in.  Share, if you're willing.

Double Chocolate Toblerone Cookies
Adapted from The Best of British Baking magazine (a version of recipe also printed in Olive magazine)

- Makes 16 cookies -

2 (3.5 oz.) Toblerone chocolate bars (original recipe calls for the dark chocolate variety; I used the classic milk chocolate Toblerone bars)
3 1/2 oz. semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup light brown sugar (I subtracted about a tablespoon of sugar since I was using milk chocolate bars)
1 extra-large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 tablespoons almond meal
1 tablespoon whole milk

Break 8 triangles off of one Toblerone and cut each of them in half so you have 16 triangles; place them in the fridge to chill.  Chop all remaining Toblerone into small chunks.

In a bowl set over just simmering water (or in the microwave), melt the chocolate.  Set aside to cool.  In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

In the bowl of a stand mixer (or you can do it by hand using a bowl and wooden spoon), beat the butter and sugar together until pale and light.  Mix in the beaten egg and vanilla.  Pour in the melted chocolate and mix until smooth.  Add the flour mixture, followed by the almond meal, chopped Toblerone chunks, and milk, mixing well to combine.  Cover dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator until firm, about 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Line baking sheet with parchment paper or silicon baking mat.  Scoop a heaping tablespoon of dough into your hand and shape it into a rough ball.  Place on to the baking sheet, continuing with remaining dough, spacing the dough balls about 2 inches apart.  Lightly press down on each dough ball, then place a small triangle of Toblerone on each.  Bake for about 12 minutes, or until cookies are firm on top but not crisp.  Let cool a few minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer cookies to a cooling rack to cool to room temperature.

  1. These cookies look heavenly! I love the moist crumb and the easy preparation too. Have a wonderful weekend, Monica!

  2. Loving that bite shot so moist and chewy. Believe it or not never heard of Toblerone until we moved to Asia. Just love that delectable toffee crunch. We don't think the magic happens until the bars is opened either. LOL

    1. Haha - you totally get it. Growing up in HK, it was all these wonderful things like Toblerone and Smarties, not to mention cafe culture, and all that good stuff. : ) Now let's rip open a chocolate bar! ; )

  3. My husband is mad about Toblerone, he loves all chocolates possible, but Toblerone is no 1. He sometimes buys those jumbo packages and manages the whole thing alone in less than 2 days (and he is still as slender as teenager...not fair). I will keep these in mind for the next cookie baking session.

    1. I know how your husband feels. There is something ridiculously delicious about Toblerone! : ) Happy holiday season!

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