Christian Discussion - No Debate Archive (Read Only) - Thread: (No Debate) Does God want you to be happy?
I was watching something on Netflix and a character told another, "God doesn't want you to be happy." Are there verses that can support or deny that claim? Remember, no debating each other but you can still answer the OP without doing that.
That probably depends on how we define 'happy'.
"Behold, how happy is the man whom God reproves, So do not despise the discipline of the Almighty. "For He inflicts pain, and gives relief; He wounds, and His hands also heal. " From six troubles He will deliver you, Even in seven evil will not touch you.
Happiness is different than joy and we should have joy and as Paul says accept whatever circumstances exist in our life. If we Have the Lord then we should be content and happy. As for verses to support either position there are many that speak of joy, Jesus also said that we would face persecution and trials but if we view them right then yes we can have joy in those as well, Pretty hard to do though, at least for me.
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I 100% believe he wants us happy.
I don't think God wants us to be miserable. He didn't make us for that. I think it is important to God about how and where we find our happiness. Some people only seek happiness through things. But, I think ultimately God wants us to find things like contentment and peace through our relationship with Him.
The question can be answered with a yes and with a no because God has given mankind a full range of emotions that he has and as we live we will experience this full range of emotions. Yes God wants us to be happy and no God wants us to experience the other emotions that come with being made man and these emotions aid in our interactions with the rest of mankind and we learn how to cope and how to live our life in faithfulness to him.
I would say a definite yes. But we have to keep in mind that like a good parent they limit say how much candy their child should eat. Not only for the bad effects the sugar has on teeth but over eating candy can spoil their appetite for a good nutritious meal later.
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Git-based version control for tracking and visualizing PLC code changes
Code versioning is a standard practice in modern software development but is not often implemented in the industrial automation field. As more industrial processes are automated with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), code versioning becomes critical to implement. Code versioning can reduce the time required for machine commissioning and code modifications, prevent downtime and help simplify machine maintenance.
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PLC software development can take up to 12 months for large projects. Automation engineers might be added to the group or leave the project during this period. Thus, it is critical to have control and visibility of the code version history, as missing version history can make the code development process harder.
In an actively operating machine, it is critical to provide visibility to the recent code changes to the maintenance team. Typical code modifications include bypassing a certain logic, modification of instruction block(s) to match the settings of a new external device, adjustment of internal operating parameters, hardware change, firmware upgrade, etc. If these modifications are not available to the maintenance team, downloading an outdated code may result in unintended operation, which could lead to injury at the plant.
Version control serves as the machine history and is highly beneficial in a regulated environment, such as the manufacturing industry. Depending on the range of implementation, it can tell the technical events made to the code. For example, if the system is malfunctioning, the maintenance team can understand which change impacted the system's performance by reviewing the change history.
Version control may also function as the operational log of the system. For example, it can show which part frequently bogs down and the typical solution that can bring the system back to working condition. If the system is a multi-use, multi-product machine, version control may also dictate which program to use per product run.
What's the status quo in PLC code development?
There is a number of existing solutions in the market that offer Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) where PLC, Human Machine Interface (HMI), and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) engineering environments are within the same software package. Some even feature a version trail tool. However, IDEs are vendor-specific and some require licenses.
Currently, in the industrial automation field, often the implementation of version control is done by copying the same project repeatedly and by making changes to the file's name. System integrators or machine builders sometimes develop a proprietary system, while manufacturers typically store the PLC code to their workstations within specific folders with relevant identification to the revision. This approach to version control heavily relies on the discipline of an individual automation engineer who modifies the code. It doesn't provide visibility on who made the revision, when and why. Even if the programmer has time to specify the reason(s) for code modification, it is a tedious task due to the lack of appropriate tools that help automate version control. In addition, the code development is done offline, which limits co-engineering and co-development.
When and how to implement version control?
Code versioning starts with the first written line of code and runs throughout the entire lifecycle of the control code – including post-testing, commissioning, and active plant service.
The initial version control responsibility lies with the system integrator or OEM, covering detailed engineering, testing, commissioning, and end-of-warranty contract. After this, the primary responsibility is transferred to the end-user or client managing the entire operational stage of the system. The system integrator or machine builder can sometimes maintain the code during the warranty period and after, if contracted.
Once the machine is fully operational, it is typical for the maintenance team to modify the code for various reasons. One common event is during an instrument failure that requires immediate replacement to avoid operation interruption and shutdown. For example, if the failed device has no available replacement, a typical maintenance solution is bypassing the portion(s) of the code dependent on the failed device.
Such events typically lead to untracked revisions, especially in 24/7 operations, when for example, the night shift has made changes to the code and the morning shift has no visibility into it. In addition, the version of the code maintained by an integrator or OEM becomes outdated.
SDA DevOps provides Git version control for PLC code, allows backup and version projects in the cloud, and co-engineer with other PLC developers. It does not require multiple IDE licenses and allows downloading the PLC code to different workstations while updating every instance of the code via a sync functionality.
With SDA DevOps, every developer can have a local copy of the repository on their respective programming workstations. The software detects, indicates who made the change, and describes what was modified via a comment message.
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When automation engineers commit the code, the latest changes are sent to the master repository. SDA DevOps detects code merge and has the functionality to approve or reject the proposed modification.
For system integrators and OEMs, version control can reduce code development time and lower project implementation costs. For Manufacturers, version control reduces the dependency to 3rd party support, which may lower operational and maintenance costs of the process or machine. Ultimately, with an updated code available at any moment in time, downtime may not be prevented; however, it can be effectively shortened due to the availability of an updated code which functions as a system restore point.
With SDA's DevOps approach, the local client for Windows workstations facilitates the use of Git locally to automatically sync changes made to PLC projects locally to the SDA platform. Engineers can backup and version projects in the cloud, design projects remotely, co-engineer and collaborate.
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by Brad Guigar on May 27, 2009 at 12:00 am
Creative team: Story by Joe Kelly; art by Phil Jimenez
Villain to Watch: Green Goblin
They say: Look, this solicit is being written before you dear readers even know how CHARACTER ASSASSINATION ends and the major changes that spill out of it, so I can't tell ya much, but believe me, if you haven't been keeping up with Spidey…it's time. Following immediately on the heels of '24/7′, Spider-Man's world has become more messed-up and stressful than ever and the fact that his biggest enemy, is in charge of the world…and the Avengers…is only the icing on a really dangerous cake. Now faced with hard choices about family and friendship, Spider-Man knows exactly what he has to do to save the world…it's time to take down Norman Osborn.
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Blackest Night #0
Villain To Watch: Black Hand(?)
They say: DC Comics' Retailer Incentive Edition of the the prelude to "Blackest Night," the biggest comics event of 2009! This promotional issue features a story by Geoff Johns, and a sketch cover and b&w interior art by Ivan Reis.
I say: Green Lantern — and its companion title, Green Lantern Corps, are two of the best series being produced today.
The writing and the art are both extraordinary. Blackest Night is poised to make members of the DC nation forget the debacles that Final Crisis and Trinity descended into. And anything that helps me forget Super Young Team is a Good Thing.
Green Lantern: Agent Orange #3
Creative team: Story by Geoff Johns; art by Philip Tan & Jonathan Glapion
Villain to Watch: Agent Orange
They say: The truth behind the eternally corrupt Vega System is finally revealed and the Green Lantern Corps will pay dearly for uncovering the secret. Meanwhile, the greed of Agent Orange knows no bounds as his demand for the universe explodes. Plus, Hal continues to struggle with the abilities of his new power ring.
I say: Again, GL is on a serious roll right now. Green is the new black. Until Blackest Night. When Black will be the new black.
Marvel Adventures: Fantastic Four #48
Creative team: Story by Paul Tobin; art by David Hahn & Colleen Coover
Villain to Watch: Galactus
They say: All good things must eventually end. Sure, our universe had some great times, but all shows must close, and the Fantastic Four are summoned to the Ends of Time to help one of the show's brightest stars pack up for the long sleep until the next universe is born. That's right: Galactus has survived one Big Bang, and is making plans to pull off the same trick! But what does a guy like Galactus pack for this journey, and why does he need the help of the Fantastic Four? Plus, artist Colleen Coover brings you Sue Storm's essay, 'The Importance of Being Invisible!'
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Ms Marvel #39
Creative team: Story by Brian Reed; art by Patrivk Olliffe
Villain to Watch: Moonstone / Ms marvel
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…And one to Pass
Dark Reign: Electra
Creative team: Story by Zeb Wells; art by Clay Mann
Villain to Watch: Hawkeye (Bullseye)
They say: A fatigued and badly wounded Elektra is out of H.A.M.M.E.R. custody and on the run, and Norman Osborn wants her neutralized. Nothing for it but to send his best anti-Elektra operative – the Dark Avengers' own…HAWKEYE! He killed her once when he was Bullseye. Does a wounded Elektra even stand a chance?
I say: Sigh… another book where, more likely than not, we get to see Electra shish-ke-bobbed by Bullseye. Aside from the aforementioned Miss Marvel tie-in, the Dark Reign one-shots have been leaving me somewhat cold. Pass.
While You're in the Comic Shop…
Least I Could Do #2
Creative team: Story by Ryan Sohmer; art by Lar deSouza
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I say: Sohmer and deSouza are one of the awesomest teams in comics. If you're now familiar with their work, this is your chance to catch up quickly at a very low price.


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Russian Doll and Sex Education | High concept goes delectably bite-sized
Netflix lands a double-whammy with Sex Education and Russian Doll - eight-episode series that grip you with a perfect hook and deliver a zany journey
20 February 2019, 7:05am
by Teodor Reljic
Birds and the bees: Gillian Anderson and Asa Butterfield are an endearingly awkward mother-son duo in Sex Education
I've been a little bit harsh on the feature-length content dished out by the global streaming giant Netflix of late, and my most recent salvo for the paper landed straight at the guts of Dan Gilroy's potential-laden but lazily conceived satirical art-world slasher, Velvet Buzzsaw. But although Netflix does not quite seem to have their house in order when it comes to feature films - perhaps they're too eager to just have big names in their stable and are too impatient to make way for the right amount of required polish that makes a film really look like a film - the same could thankfully not be said for a healthy chunk of the serialised content they've been offering up over the past season.
Thankfully, the new year appears to have begun with a bang for them, with two shows in particular exhibiting a likeability and verve one is unlikely to find in either the multiplex or on the higher-tier, higher-budget end of mainstream TV.
Now that it's had some time to percolate - and even confirm a second season - we can certainly attest to the success of Sex Education, starring Gillian Anderson and Asa Butterfield as Jean and Otis Milburn, a mother-son duo with a penchant for sex therapy. Only, it's the elder of the two who's the bona fide professional… Otis ends up taking on the role after being goaded into it by his schoolmate and erstwhile love interest Maeve (Emma Mackey), while his best friend Eric (Ncuti Gatwa), struggling with his own sexuality, watches in bemused concern. Showrunner Laurie Nunn strikes the perfect balance between cringe-comedy and poignant observation, making this a series that's perfect for the young adult crowd keen to identify with our core players, while the setting injects a jolt of nostalgia for us older folk.
New York, New York: Natasha Lyonne is on top form in Russian Doll
In fact, the setting is something of an odd, if nonetheless inspired anomaly in the world of contemporary television. The series appears to be set in both the contemporary world of woke politics, mobile phones and Instagram, as well as a remote fantasy terrain that melds a British student population with the mores and rituals of the American high school. A satisfying, resonant and heady blend, crowned by a winning performance from Gillian Anderson - a nosy and overprotective mum of the most unconventional variety.
Though running on similarly spirited energy and an equally observant approach to contemporary social mores, Russian Doll is a far more high-concept affair, and very much set in New York where Sex Education is gleefully cavalier about its geographical location. Starring and co-written by Natasha Lyonne (American Pie, Orange is the New Black), along with fellow comedienne Amy Pohler (Parks and Recreation) and writer Leslye Headland (Bachelorette, Sleeping With Other People), the show posits a Groundhog Day-like scenario where Nadia Vulvokov (Lyonne) is caught in a death-and-rebirth cycle on the night of her 36th birthday.
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The beauty of the show is that there is no abrupt tonal shift between the 'funny' and the 'serious'; it's hinted at pretty early that Nadia's jokey, cynical demeanour is nothing but armour, and Lyonne doesn't miss a beat in portraying this lovable neurotic anti-hero of ours, who further down the line is joined by the far more ramrod-straight but equally damaged Alan (Charlie Barnett), who appears to be locked into the same cycle.
With a quirky concept matched by its offbeat setting, Sex Education squeezes plenty of laughs and a dash of well-earned pathos out of its satisfying eight-episode run. And while that show has Gillian Anderson on top latter-day form, the spikier and weirder Russian Doll gives the unapologetically urbane presence of Natasha Lyonne a meaty role that finally matches the full range of her talents. All in all, it's been a good season of lighthearted streaming-TV. Here's hoping we can expect more eight-episode goodness from the streaming giant in the months to come.
Sex Education and Russian Doll are currently streaming on Netflix
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NEW YORK -- Carson Palmer can forget those first three seasons at Southern California, when he lost as much as he won and failed to fulfill the high expectations.
The Heisman Trophy does that for a player.
Palmer capped his rise from mediocrity to stardom by winning college football's most prestigious award Saturday night, taking the bronze statue back to the West Coast for the first time since USC's Marcus Allen did it 21 years ago.
The quarterback completed nearly 63 percent of his passes for 3,639 yards and 32 touchdowns with 10 interceptions this year. His biggest performance was his last against Notre Dame in a nationally televised game.
He kissed his fiancee, then stepped up to the podium and accepted the trophy.
Palmer received 242 first-place votes and easily won by 233 points over Iowa quarterback Brad Banks in what was expected to be a much closer race.
1, Carson Palmer, 225 points. 2, Larry Johnson, 161, 3, Ken Dorsey, 149. 4, Brad Banks, 122. 5, Willis McGahee, 120.
1, Palmer, 203 points. 2, Johnson, 164. 3, Banks, 151. 4, Dorsey, 113. 5, McGahee, 110.
1, Palmer, 200 points. 2, Banks, 178. 3, McGahee, 155. 4, Dorsey, 100. 5, Johnson, 97.
1, Palmer, 215 points. 2, Banks, 192. 3, Johnson, 112. 4, Dorsey, 92. 5, McGahee, 90.
1, Banks, 289 points. 2, Palmer, 189. 3, McGahee, 106. 4, Johnson, 102. 5, Dorsey, 82.
1, Palmer, 296 points. 2, Banks, 163. 3, Dorsey, 107. 4, Johnson, 90. 5, McGahee, 79.
Palmer went 16-16 as a starter before his senior season, unable to live up to all the expectations he brought with him when he joined the Trojans. But this year, things started to click under coach Pete Carroll and offensive coordinator Norm Chow.
In Chow's offense, Palmer set seven Pacific-10 records and 23 Southern Cal passing and total offense marks.
''It was really an amazing experience to watch,'' said Carroll, who was not at the ceremony. ''I can't imagine what he was going through. It's an amazing story for Carson. I wish we were all standing there with him.
Palmer turned around his career dramatically this year, leading the Trojans to a 10-2 record and a spot in the FedEx Orange Bowl -- against Iowa and Banks. His stunning performance against Notre Dame, in which he threw for 425 yards and four touchdowns, was crucial for a West Coast Heisman hopeful who doesn't get as much exposure as other candidates.
''When he walked up there and started making his speech, oh, my gosh,'' said Palmer's mother, Danna. ''But it really wasn't until he gave me that hug that it felt real.
In what was expected to be one of the closest races in Heisman history, Palmer topped Banks, with Penn State's Larry Johnson third. Miami's Willis McGahee was fourth and teammate Ken Dorsey finished fifth. The margin was the widest since Wisconsin running back Ron Dayne beat Georgia Tech quarterback Joe Hamilton by 1,048 points in 2000.
It was the first time all five finalists received more than 100 first-place votes. Palmer won five of the six regions. Banks won the Midwest with 289 points, 100 more than Palmer.
Palmer and his fiancee, Shaelyn Fernandes, met as freshmen at USC, and their wedding is in July.
His two brothers also were at the ceremony. One brother, Jordan, is a redshirt freshman quarterback at Texas-El Paso.
Voters list three choices on their ballots, and players are awarded three points for first place, two for second and one for third.
Banks, who led the nation in passing efficiency and went 155-for-258 for 2,369 yards, 25 touchdowns and four interceptions, had 199 first-place votes and 1,095 points.
Johnson, who became the ninth player in Division I-A history to rush for more than 2,000 yards when he finished with 2,015, had 108 first-place votes and 726 points.
McGahee, who broke the school record with 27 touchdowns and also set school records for yards rushing (1,686), total yards (2,036), and 100-yard games (10), received 101 first-place votes and 660 points.
Dorsey, 38-1 as a starter, received 122 first-place votes and 643 points.
Last year, there was no clear favorite for the Heisman and only four finalists were announced. Nebraska quarterback Eric Crouch ended up beating Florida quarterback Rex Grossman by 62 points, the fourth-closest vote in the 68-year history of the Heisman.
Dorsey and McGahee helped the top-ranked Hurricanes back to the national title game, where they will play Ohio State.
Last year, Dorsey finished third in the Heisman voting.
In a race that was unpredictable, perhaps Palmer's performance against Notre Dame in the season finale put him over the top. In a 44-13 victory over the Fighting Irish, his 425 yards were the most passing yards ever allowed by the Fighting Irish.
He is the Pacific-10 Offensive Player of the Year and won the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award as the nation's top senior quarterback. Palmer set USC season records for yards passing (3,639), passing touchdowns (32), pass attempts (458) and total offense (3,513) this season. He also threw a school record 147 consecutive passes without an interception in 2002.
The victory erased any East Coast bias there might have been in voting for a player from the West.
''I'll just say that great play overcomes any bias,'' USC athletic director Mike Garrett said.
This year, 811 ballots of 921 ballots (88 percent) were received. Sixty-seven percent of the votes were received after Dec. 7.
''I couldn't be more honored to take this trophy back to share with my teammates in Los Angeles,'' Palmer said. ''This award is as much theirs as it is mine.


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Our Winemaker on the 2022 Vintage
Our 2022 vintage is in every sense a success thanks to the mercy of mother nature...
Innovation & Sustainability | 14 Apr 2022 | BY De Toren Private Cellar
We , at De Toren, could not have asked for a more exceptional season. As a result, our extraordinary 2022 vintage is in every sense a success thanks to the mercy of mother nature. We experienced a higher-than-average winter rainfall with slightly cooler temperatures. This meant our De Toren vines were able to build up enough cold units to have a strong, even bud break later on in the season, while the above-average winter rainfall meant we had plenty of water to nourish them during our warmer summer months.
The 2022 vintage rainfall was slightly over double what we experienced during the 2017 vintage. As a result of a record-breaking rainfall experienced in May last year, we could plant our cover crops earlier and still benefit from the late autumn temperatures, allowing our cover crops to outcompete all other weeds while adding immense amounts of nutrients and building organic matter to improve our soil quality and enhance water conservation.
The westerly winds started picking up quite late in 2021, resulting in above-average fruit set for certain vineyard blocks. Our Malbec's, which is always somewhat more affected by wind during the flowering season, produced an above-average crop, which we predicted.
Although the 2022 vintage was considerably cooler, we received little summer rainfall, so our disease pressure was quite low, resulting in healthy and evenly ripened grapes arriving at the cellar in the end.
A few heatwaves helped our vines to produce optimal sugar levels during the ripening phase. The first one occurred in January, which aided our De Toren vines to reach the harvest stage faster.
Though some days were hot, the temperatures at night were considerably cooler – the result being a substantial amount of colour and tannin production, resulting in concentrated, full-bodied wines.
As our fruit reached maturity with a lower alcohol potential, we had the option of either harvesting for aromatics and elegance or choosing bolder and heavier styles, placing our winemaking team in "blending heaven" with so many options to explore.
Our cellar took in all of our 2022 vintage grapes in only 22 days, making this season one of De Toren's quickest ever. Our cellar team had to work a little harder and make sure we preserved all of our growing efforts.
Due to the fermentation success of our luxurious The Black Lion and Book XVII wines over the past couple of years in oak barrels, we wanted to incorporate the same approach with our Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec grapes this season. We did this by fermenting quite a large volume of grapes in barrels similar to The Black Lion and Book XVII for our premium range wines. We fermented our best lots in these barrels rather than stainless-steel tanks, which not only provided more cellar space, but also wines with significant more structure, texture, and aromatic intensity.
This is a concept we have been experimenting with (with extremely positive results) over the past three vintages in our premium wine range and have been developing over the past ten vintages in our icon wine range. This fermentation technique will play a crucial role in the future quality of our wines as we evolve our De Toren DNA.
As our grapes were all in the cellar on the 24th of March, we have been able to extract the natural acidity of our vineyards successfully at a perfectly low pH, which is essential to develop our De Toren wines that will stand the test of time.
With the 2022 vintage grapes encapsulating all the complexity and intensity as shown in our analysis, I can without a doubt say that this could well turn out to be another stellar vintage for De Toren.
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Introducing an unmatched Malbec Wine
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Okay, forgive the emotional whiplash, but now it seems that Disney's live-action adaptation of Mulan just might featuring singing. Or not. Let's just say, it's unclear at this point. What we do know is that director Niki Caro is walking back the comment she made that it has "no songs right now." While that sounds fairly self-explanatory, Caro is now arguing it was misconstrued. Basically, at this point she has no idea whether the movie will incorporate Matthew Wilder and David Zippel's catchy tunes from the 1998 animated version. "We've never talked about songs, and no decision has been made," she explained in an interview with the Los Angeles Times.


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Seven Days in May (1964)
Director: John Frankenheimer Writer: Rod Serling
Film Score: Jerry Goldsmith Cinematography: Ellsworth Fredericks
Starring: Burt Lancaster, Kirk Douglas, Fredric March and Ava Gardner
There's an eerie sense of foreboding surrounding Seven Days in May, as President Kennedy himself was a strong believer in the plausibility of the original novel by Fletcher Knebel and Charles W. Bailey II. The president had received an advanced copy and felt it an important piece of work that needed to be read by the public. But beyond that, he even lobbied John Frankenhiemer--who had directed the equally prescient Manchurian Candidate--to make a film of the book. Unfortunately, Kennedy would not live to see the film as he was assassinated by forces within the government, not unlike those in the film. Knebel and Bailey based their rogue general on the real-life general Edwin Walker, whom Kennedy had to fire because he was making outrageous comments to his troops and staff to the effect that highly visible Democrats--including former President Truman--were Communists. Walker continued his rants after he was relieved of command, and even attempted to run for governor of Texas. The two authors also interviewed Air Force general Curtis LeMay, who was an advocate of first-strike nuclear response to Soviet aggression. The great Rod Serling was given the job of translating the novel to the screen and does a tremendous job of creating suspense when the president and his advisors think an attempted coup is impossible.
The film opens in front of the White House, protesters picketing outside the gates. Some people are unhappy with the president, Fredric March, their signs even say they want to impeach him, or replace him with military man Burt Lancaster. Another group supports his treaty with the Russians as a move toward peace. The protesters are dead silent, until one shouts and a brawl ensues. Except for the clothing it's such a precise prediction of the battles that would take place on that very spot a few years later over the Vietnam War it's spooky. March is assisted by his chief of staff Martin Balsam, and visited in the oval office by senatorial lush Edmond O'Brien. The whole issue is over nuclear weapons and March believes in disarmament above all, even his future in politics. When general Burt Lancaster is brought before a Senate committee, he has no issue with calling March weak for not listening to his concerns about the treaty. Senator Whit Bissell seems to agree. His doubts are based on a general distrustfulness of the Russians. Kirk Douglas, as a Marine colonel, works for Lancaster and they have an exercise planned for the weekend that they're not going to tell the senators about. But when Douglas comes across a couple of things that don't seem to be part of regular military operations, he gets suspicious.
At a party later Ava Gardner, who has been thrown over by Lancaster, makes a play for Douglas, but he takes a rain check. When Bissell makes a passing comment as he's leaving that implies he knows about Sunday's event, Douglas immediately goes out to see Lancaster. Sunday turns out to be a rehearsal for the complete evacuation of the government officials, but Lancaster won't admit to Douglas that Bissell knows. Douglas, who has liberal leanings, doesn't like what's happening. Finally, he goes to March and tells him he believes there is going to be a military takeover on Sunday. John Frankenheimer was incredibly happy with the film, including the performances of his lead actors. Ironically, he had not wanted to work with Burt Lancaster because the two of them had a lot of conflict on their previous production, Birdman of Alcatraz. But Kirk Douglas assured the director that he would keep him in line. Ultimately, however, Frankenheimer was delighted with Lancaster's performance and the two of them became good friends afterward while the director had a falling out with Douglas.
One of the great joys of the film is the choice of actors. Fredric March is magisterial, and it would be difficult to think of another actor at the time who could have matched the actor's mix of honesty and folksiness while still commanding respect. Though Kirk Douglas apparently had to entice Lancaster by offering him the lead role of the general, Douglas's part as the colonel is actually far more important in the film and he does an impressive job. Martin Balsam, George Macready, Ava Gardner and Edmond O'Brien--who was nominated for an Oscar--are all perfectly cast and deliver tremendous performances. The real surprise, however, is the delightful presence of two other stars, John Houseman and Whit Bissell. Though he had been a major actor on stage since the thirties, this is only Houseman's second appearance on film. It's a small role, but he is very effective. As for Bissell, after having sunk to low-budget performances in teen exploitation horror films for AIP in the late fifties, his appearance in a major motion picture here is wonderful. AIP was usually the place Hollywood careers went to die, but here he is the equal of the other stars of the period. The film score by Jerry Goldsmith is fairly forgettable, but then that's probably appropriate. Despite the numerous location shots, it's a very intimate film. Seven Days in May is a tremendous film in its own right, but also a frightening reminding of the kind of forces at work even today that can undermine our democratic system of government.
Labels: 1960s, Burt Lancaster, Fredric March, John Houseman, Kirk Douglas, Martin Balsam, Paramount, Suspense, Whit Bissell
Bullitt (1968)
Truck Turner (1974)


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Sire Friends – Sire guitar owners around the world
Pablo Motyczak - Argentinian
I'm an Argentinian musician born in 1973. I played electric bass for 32 years now. I played bass with lots of local and international artists. I'm currently the bass player for Rata Blanca, one of the most popular and famous hard rock bands in Latin America. We just finished a world tour that included USA, Peru, Chile and Argentina. I'm also part of Temple, a side project of Rata Blanca's guitarist Walter Giardino. With Temple we made two Latin American tours with Deep Purple / Rainbow vocalist Joe Lynn Turner and we just finished a third European tour with Ronnie Romero, actual vocalist for Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow.
I'm also a studio and live session musician playing all kinds of music from hard rock and funk to Argentinian folk and tango.
I have my own recording studio in Buenos Aires, Tercera Estacion, where I put on my producer / recording & mixing engineer suit.
I'm currently an official endorser for Aguilar Amplification.
I started playing piano at age 6, at home was a Yamaha double keyboard organ I used to play. When I was about 11 I wanted to start a band with my brother on drums and a friend of mine on guitar. I asked my father to buy me a synthesizer, the Yamaha DX7 was the ultimate axe at that time, my father told me he couldn't afford it, I insisted for a few months but I never got it. So, in order to start the band we needed an electric bass and it was a much affordable choice for me. I got a cheap violin bass that has been made fretless and had a extremely high action. It was a pain to play it but I quickly fell in love with the instrument and never went back.
I learned about Sire in early 2016 watching videos in YouTube. First thing that caught my attention was that the reviews I watched were not from the company or endorsers, they were just people that got a Sire bass and were so happy with it that they had to make a video and post it. So in March 2016 with one of my bass students we ordered two Sire basses from the web, unfortunately the basses were retained under Argentina's customs office and we never got them. Later that June I ordered another one and asked a friend of mine that was coming from USA to Argentina to bring it with him. I got my first Sire.
I own about 12 basses, since I got my first Sire the other basses spend most of the time in their cases and gig bags!
3. How does it feel to be a SIRE FRIEND in ARGENTINA?
Feels great of course and to be the first one in Argentina is really cool! But it's also challenging, lots of players are so stuck with famous brands that sometimes it's hard to convince people that a great bass doesn't have to be stupidly expensive. Another fact is when they find out that although it's a Marcus Miller bass it's not Made in USA. Players tend to think that an Indonesian made instrument is not a quality instrument. But fortunately things change when they get their hands on a Sire bass.
4. Any plans on releasing an album? If so, please tell us more about what we can expect.
Right now we are recording three songs with Temple featuring Ronnie Romero (of course with one of my Sires). I also have my own band, we are planning to make a record this year too. I'm constantly recording songs for other bands and solo artists in my studio.
It's hard to pick up one… or to remember!!! May be a video that I made some years ago with a tapping version of the Pink Panther Theme. I won a contest with it and it was published in several bass sites. Unfortunately I didn't own a Sire bass at that time. It was recorded in a single live take with my Modulus Graphite Quantum 5 bass. It's not a Sire but it's fun to watch! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bfuJCQLinE
The next two months I'll be doing some local gigs with several solo artists here in Argentina. In March we are starting a new tour with Rata Blanca in Argentina, Mexico and Colombia. Luckily in September / October we'll be doing a USA tour too.
7. What is your current bass and what is your review of the bass?
In my arsenal I have two Sire basses ( for now ). A Tobacco Sunburst Alder/Rosewood 4 string and a Natural Ash/Maple 5 string. I couldn't be happier with them, I use them all the time. The basses feel great, they are true Jazz Basses. They are easy to play, they have a great warm tone. The electronics are simply amazing. Over the years I've had all types of preamps and eqs installed on my basses and I must say that the Sire electronics are superb, with lots of headroom, extremely versatile and a very useful eq tone. Passive mode also sounds great and the fact that the passive tone can be used in conjunction with the active preamp is a plus.
I heard people saying the Sire tuning machines are not very good… Let me tell you this. I played my last two international tours with my Alder/Rosewood 4 string, I carry the bass with me in the Sire gig bag… cars, planes, busses, trains… Before each show when my bass tech gets it out the bag he can't believe it… 95% of the time the bass is perfectly in tune, and probably that 5% that it's not has been caused by accidentally turning one of the pegs. I almost never use my tuner pedal on stage, the bass keeps perfect tune through the entire gig.
Also I love the thru body bridge, it's a great feature!
8. Do you still remember your first performance and how you felt? How different is it from the present?
My first performance was in first year of high school with a mix of acoustic and electric instruments and a choir of 80 students in front of a 250 people audience. Obviously a lot of things changed from that time to present, I'm a consolidated player now, I feel confident with my playing but the essence remains the same, I still feel butterflies in my stomach before each gig.
I'm developing a new website, hope it will be online during this year. You can contact me through my facebook (www.facebook.com/motyx) , my Instagram user is @motyxgram and my Twitter user is @motyx.
Motyx is a short version of my last name, which is usually very complicated for people.
10. Any words for the bass players out there planning to get a Sire in the future?
I would tell them to break that barrier set up by the musical instrument industry that leads to think that an affordable instrument will never be good. It's natural to assume that an expensive bass is great, but sometimes that's not even true.
I think the philosophy behind Sire is one your most valuable goods, keep it that way!!!
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Leon Philipsen - United Kingdom
I come from a very musical family and started playing music at a young age. I had a music teacher when I was 11 that asked what instrument I would like to play in the school rock band; I chose bass and he taught me. I've stuck with it ever since. The rest, as they say, is history.
I learnt about the Sire brand in early 2016 through my manager Troy. I thought a bass with that price tag couldn't live up to the reviews, I was very wrong. Since owning my V7 I have been blown away. The quality of the bass is second to none and versatility of the instruments neck and preamp combo allows me to play a wide variety of genres – although I predominately play rock. The bass sings live, and having such a wide EQ and tone control makes switching between songs effortless.
3. How does it feel to be the first Sire Friend from UK?
I am honoured. To be associated with such a game changer in the industry is truly special to me.
4. Please tell us about your band, WESTON RD.
Weston Rd is a 3 piece rock band heavily influenced by the likes of the Foo Fighters, Royal Blood and Chris Cornell. We are looking forward to releasing our debut album soon – check us out on social media for future updates.
I think one of my most memorable performances was when I was at high school and did a double bass duet of Bohemian Rhapsody with a great bassist, Ben Shepherd. It was so challenging but went down a treat.
6. You are now under one of the top managements FVP Global. Tell us how that feels and what your future plans are.
FVP are great. They have really looked after the bands best interests and have put us in touch with leading people in the industry. To have their support has really allowed us to do what we do best – play! We are always looking forward and hope that the future is bright and that we can really make a difference to the music world.
I am very excited about this, not only is it the first recording I have done with the Sire but the music is getting great feedback so far. There is a track on there for everyone.Think heavy, bluesy, modern, big. It has it all. It is being produced by Troy Antunes and already sounds incredible.
Haha yeah I wore a suit and sunglasses. I slid on the floor at the end of an old rock 'n' roll song called Roadrunner. I seem to remember it being a lot cooler than it probably was but hey, gotta start somewhere. I remember being quite nervous but it was a lot of fun. I still have a lot of fun on stage, How can you not? Music just does that to me. I'm definitely not as nervous on stage as I once was.
You can find me on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Youtube with @westonrdmusic
It's simple, if you want a bass that has unbelievable control of tone and just feels great to play, look no further than Sire.
MATHIEU LLOPART - France
My name is MATHIEU LLOPART, I am a professional bassist from Paris, France. I started bass 20 years ago playing rock covers with my friends and then step by step after a hundred concerts with my rock band MODELO I decided to move to Paris to become a professional musician. Since then I made many concerts, tours and records, and right now I am on tour with one of the most popular French singer AMIR all around France and Europe. During my free time I also play with the band OK CORAL as a bassist and musical director. Besides I also work on my own project and I will probably release an EP before the end of 2017.
A friend of mine told me that a new brand called SIRE had been working in collaboration with Marcus Miller to release affordable basses. At that time I was thinking of buying a Jazz bass so I bought a V7 4 strings and a V7 5 strings on Thomann. At first I was impressed by their high quality, these instruments are extremely well finished for their prices, then I plugged them in my amp and the sound was awesome! I decided to bring my V7 on tour with AMIR and everyone was so happy with it that I finally kept it in my rig.
3. How does it feel to be the first Sire Friend from France?
I am proud and honored to be the first French Sire Friend and I hope that it is just the beginning of a long story.
4. What is your favorite composition of yours and why?
It is very hard to answer because the last song I compose is always better than the older ones.
5. You are currently on tour with AMIR, one of the popular singer in France. How do you approach your playing to compliment their music?
It is very exciting to play with AMIR because I not only play bass but also electric double bass and Moog, and I also sing backing vocals, so it is very complete. As a sideman my aim is to play as simple and efficient as possible. To me it is important to put my « ego » on the side to serve the song and the singer.
6. You've also done many tours and concerts before. Tell us which one was your most memorable one and why.
Each tour is unique but I think that my most memorable concert was in Marseille with French singer KENDJI. The audience was so excited and shouted so loud that I did not hear a single note of what I was playing during the first three songs of the set. It was totally crazy!
7. What is your dream you want to pursue in France with your profession?
I am very happy right now, I am on a big tour, I make concerts all around France and Europe and I feel lucky to make a living with my passion. I just hope that this would last as long as possible.
I think that it was in a pub with my first band in Mulhouse and I was terrified! Actually It took me some time to be relaxed on stage but thank God it is not the case anymore.
On my website: www.mathieullopart.com or on my Instagram if you want to discover more about my life on tour and my passions.
My words would be « GO and BUY one », I have many basses and the Sire basses are incredible for their prices. For sure you will not regret it!
Zafer Sanli - Turkey
My orientation and appeal towards music started in high school. Then I continued my scholarship in Music Teaching Department of Marmara University, in the year 1985. That is also where I got my education on classical guitar and piano. I really wanted to play bass, so, I decided to play in a band which we formed with our friends, in 1987. I have been playing since, then.
2. When and where did you learn about Sire? What was your first impression with the basses?
Ünsal Dinçer, of your Turkish partner Senkop Music, informed and invited me to try Sire Basses to the shop. I adored Sire by it's tonal variety, very comfortable fretboard, and it's top quality material. And so, I became the official Sire endorser of Senkop Music (V7ALD5TS).
http://www.webmuzikmarket.com/sayfa/zafer-sanli-sire-marcus-miller-endorser
3. Tell us something about your first gig using your Sire bass.
I have accompanied, and am still accompanying, many important Turkish pop artists on their gigs and recording sessions. The first time I played my Sire bass was on Erol Evgin's concert, one of the most famous pop singers of Turkey. Since Mr. Evgin has a wide range in his repertoire (such as jazz, pop, rock, turkish folk…), which was also a very important experience for me. Also, I recorded the bass lines on the premiering album of our band Sekans 4 (Kayıp Kelimeler Krallığı), with my own Sire V7; as mentioned also, on the album's cover, as the bass itself has shown a great performance in the session.
4. Kindly tell us about your musical career in your country.
As a professional bass guitarist, I accompanied, am still accompanying, many famous artists in Turkey (such as; Ersen ve Dadaşlar,Erol Evgin,Emre Altuğ,Cem Karaca,Cahit Berkay,Simge Sağın ,Gülşen ) in their gig's and recording sessions, for 30 years. Also, I recorded albums of Ersen ve Dadaşlar (1998-2007), Cahit Berkay & Grup Zan's – Toprak (2007), and Sekans 4's – Kayıp Kelimeler Krallığı (2016). My own compositions also found their place in many different singer's own albums. My own bass guitar method book got published in the year 2014. Also I am giving private lessons and organising Workshops. You can find more about me on www.zafersanli.com.
5. You are a composer, music director, bass player, and a writer. How do you manage to do all of that and stay concentrated?
First of all, I would like to state that my actual professional domain is bass guitar and studio musicianship. I am giving private lessons in my private studio, in my spare times from the concerts. I am updating my Youtube Channel with my own equipe. As a dedicated professional musician, I am still appearing with my compositions and as a music director in valuable projects, from time to time.
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6. What was your inspiration on writing your book and creating educational videos on YouTube?
It was hard to reach for Turkish sources about bass guitar playing, back in my time, so, as many of us, I also learned from sources in foreign languages. That's where I felt the necessity of a source in our own tongue, so I always dreamed to write a method which would be a trusted source for bass guitarists. Music Teaching was my department in the university, though I never had the time to be a music teacher as I continued my carreer as a professional musician. By the time I felt the right moment, I combined my vast experience and professional reservoir , so I decided to write and publish a bass guitar method. After 2 years with full dedication, my method of 102 pages with 3 cd's full-of-backing track to accompany learners, was published in the name of Bas Gitarist'in El Kitabı (Bass Guitarist's Handbook) was published and nominated as the most extensive bass method in my own country, which made me really happy. After the publishing, I decided to visualise my method and made a partnership agreement with YouTube. www.basgitaristelkitabi.com
7. What does music mean to you?
Music is a great passion and a way of life. I always believed that, whatever you do, you should do it with love.
8. You are a professional bass player with long list of experiences but do you still remember your first performance and how you felt??
We entered to a contest with our band in university, Labirent (Labyrinth) . This was the first time I played in front of a crowd so I was very excited. I worked a lot and the hard work paid-off well; with 3 awards which helped me a lot to maintain my self-confidence. This was the one I never forgot.
You can find more about me on:
My official website:
www.zafersanli.com
The official website of my book:
www.basgitaristelkitabi.com
My official Wikipedia page:
https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zafer_%C5%9Eanl%C4%B1
In Youtube:
My official Youtube channel where my works and appearances can be seen: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Cn7ntPQlWLJIuMlxj7zFg
My second official YouTube channel where educational videos about learning and playing the bass guitar can be seen here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrQY0ETn9EYqZ7ubVVcmJ0w
In Instagram:
My official Instagram page where my works and appearances can be seen:
zafer_sanli (related with the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Cn7ntPQlWLJIuMlxj7zFg)
My second official page where educational videos about learning and playing the bass guitar can be
bassguitar_academy(related with the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrQY0ETn9EYqZ7ubVVcmJ0w)
And also;
A link to your partner Senkop Müzik's page, where I am being mentioned:
There are many reasons for bass players to get themselves a Sire Bass. The tonal variety compared with good prices make it possible to play in any genre, style. Along with that, it's comfortable fretboard and quality the of material used in building the bass is a very sufficient reason to acquire a Sire, in my own opinion.
Rommel Dela Cruz - Philippines
1) Tell us something about yourself and how you became a bass player?
Became a bass player by default because someone has to play it in my high school band! Fell in love with the sound and how it affects the whole band.
2) Who is your main influence in playing bass? In tone, style, etc.
My first main influences would be Adam Clayton(U2) and Flea..then i heard Jaco and i was floored.the sound,touch,everything.
3) Tell us something about your preferences in tone. Why the Alder V7?
For every genre,i hear a certain tone..punchy and distinct,will cut through the whole mix,especially in recordings,where the bass needs to ground the song..the jazz bass config. Is very versatile in that sense..the alder V7 has all those things.
4) Tell us something about your first gig using your Sire bass.
Everyone was giving me the thumbs up..the way it envelopes the bottom end. It was a good day!
5) How does it feel to be the first Sire friend in the Philippines?
I am honored to be the first Sire friend in the Philippines considering that the bass is Marcus Miller's brainchild. Everything about the instrument is world class..craftsmanship,tone,looks and the fact the beginners could actually avail it for a reasonable price. It would inspire them to make music for the long haul.
6) Any words for the bass players out there planning to get a Sire in the future?
You won't regret it! This is the game changer!
7)How did you come to know the Sire brand and what are you initial thoughts about us?
I saw it first on Facebook when Adrian Nuñez posted about it. Classic look and with Marcus Miller' s name on it! No-brainer i want to have V-7 rosewood!
8)When you received your Sire bass, what was your impression with it?
My initial impression was this is a classic with steroids..tried it out live and the tone was killing.Clear bottom end and cutting..embraces the whole band.In the studio,the tone is punchy and very versatile.
9)Kindly tell us about your musical career in your country. Are you a member of a local band in the Philippines?
I am part of Freestyle(pop group) and released more than ten albums the past 2 decades. We play clubs and national tours around the country and has just finished an australian tour. I was also part of Barbie's Cradle and released 3 albums the past..been doing some side projects (NRML Project). I also have my studio/session side and has played on more than 100 albums..anything the keeps the blood flowing!
10)What inspires you to play? Where do you get your inspiration from it?
Music has been a part of life since i was a teenager. I've been blessed to do this the past 2 decades..where as before music has been its own reward,now my main inspiration is my family,my wife Owie and my kids,Kristo and Audrey.
Eric Silva - Brazil
I first picked up the bass guitar when I was 15, when the bass player didn't show and a friend told me to play the bass. It was like the acoustic guitar but I should play just the low strings and from then on, it became my passion.
In the beginning I was very influenced by Abe Laboriel in his recordings with the Hosanna Music. I've always been involved with gospel music, and always liked the groove players like James Jamerson, Pino Palladino, the master Marcus Miller and others
3) When and where did you learn about Sire? What was your first impression with the basses?
I met the Sire Bass via youtube. I always look for new gear and when I saw Mr. Miller demonstrating that bass, I had no doubt that I needed to get it! The bass is fantastic and it has exceeded my expectations
I first played in the studio when I plugged the bass their was no noise, it had a perfect pitch and the Heritage preamp is perfect. After that day, I played in a local event gig with the group I belong to the Family of Faith Worship. I also played for an established singer in Brazil, it was awesome.
5) How does it feel to be the first Sire friend in Brazil?
I am honored to be the first Sire Friend in Brazil. My desire is to invite all my friends and wish very soon to have a lot of Sire friends in Brazil.
I've had several instruments, but Sire surprised me! It is hard to believe that it is possible to have an instrument of this quality under a fair price for consumers.
7) Do you have any suggestions for Sire Guitars?
My main suggestion to Sire is that they look at our Brazilian market and spread Sire Revolution here.
8) Why did you choose the alder V7?
After 2 years of searching I found one way to get my Sire and when I saw an advertisement in Brazil, I had no doubt but to buy it. I had seen the great player Andrew Berry use the same model that I have with David Sanborn, it was great!
9) Kindly tell us about your musical career in your country. Are you a member of a local band in Brazil?
I've always been involved with gospel music and today I am part of Family of Faith Worship and also I am a free lancer to some gospel singers Brazilians.
10) What inspires you to play? Where do you get your inspiration from it?
My inspiration comes from God, on Him. I am so grateful for life, family, friends and music.
Christian Laguna - Bolivia
How did you come to know the Sire brand and what are you initial thoughts about us?
I found about Sire surfing the Internet. But I knew it was hard to find them in Bolivia.
In may I went to play in Cochabamba. A friend of mine, Ramiro Vazques, also a bass player
told me there was someone bringing Sire Bass to Bolivia. I immediately contacted Fernando
Jimenez at DON BOLIVIA and started my Sire relationship.
When you received your Sire bass, what was your impression with it?
I was very impressed when I got my bass home. The bass just needed some light fret work
but was ready to play. The sound is just amazing and the wood work is just great.
Why the bass guitar? Who were your first influences in playing bass?
When I knew the bass guitar, I didn't had any clue this instrument existed. By plucking
the bass string in its case, I knew I wanted to play the bass my entire life and that's what
I do since 1994.My main influences are
1. Flea
2. Jaco Pastorius
3. Marcus Miller
Kindly tell us about your musical career in your country. Are you a member of a local band in Mexico?
I started in Bolivia rock Bands. Soon I was invited to play all kinds of music. In 1998 I
moved to Mexico City. There I had the chance of going on with my studies. I performed with
great jazz musicians as Francisco Tellez and Emmanuel Mora. There I started my musical
Project Takesi with which I performed all over México and Europe. The 2nd cd PACHAMAMA
participated in the Latin Grammy Awards 2015. In Mexico I also performed live or in Studio
with latin Pop Stars as Alejandra Guzman, Reyli Barba, Sin Bandera, Nacho Cano, La 5ta
Estación among others. Since 2014 I returned to my Hometown La Paz where I still work as a
Musical Producer and Director. I currently keep on with Takesi and as musical Director for
Luzmila Carpio (world music), Milton Cortez (latin Pop) and several jazz projects including
Johannes Lemke, Jarry Singla (germany) and Christian Perez (arg/Usa).
Jamie Bestwick - Canada
*How did you get to know Sire Guitars and what was your first impression when you played your Sire Bass for the first time?
Like many others, I saw the videos from NAMM 2015 and was intrigued. A pair of published reviews by fellow Sire Friend Vuyani Wakaba really caught my attention. I started following the initial buzz on Talk Bass and ended up calling Mickey Cho at Sire USA. He was very friendly and helpful, answering all of the questions I had. While on the phone, I made the purchase as a birthday gift to myself. The process was fast and I had the bass within a week or so (back before demand skyrocketed).
Once I had the bass in my hands, I was immediately impressed by the obvious attention to detail and the finishing touches that most basses in this price range (and higher) unfortunately lack. Even before plugging in, the sound and resonance of my Sire V7 played acoustically was clean, clear and punchy. After I plugged into my amplifier, I was blown away by the depth of tone it produces. Right away I found the sound I was hoping for. I had never owned a jazz bass until now and I'm proud to say my Sire V7 fills that void and then some! It's become an essential part of my arsenal as a professional bass player in Ontario, Canada.
*When and how did you start playing bass?
With minimal previous music education, I began playing electric bass in high school in September 1996. While it's not the most recommended route, my journey started on a fretless 4-string. Looking back, I'd like to believe it helped develop my ears and sense of intonation which later translated to my studies on double bass. My music professors Mr. Hall, Mr. Riley and Mr. Tusz (who is also a bass player) were very supportive and encouraged me to work hard and learn as much as I could about the role of the bass player. They gave me the opportunity to play regularly in the school's stage bands and concert bands outside of daily classes. I also began performing with friends in rock bands at various local venues.
*What or who were your early passions or influences of the music that you play?
Jaco Pastorius was the first well-known bass player I stumbled upon, almost by accident. Later came Geddy Lee, Les Claypool, Stanley Clarke, Marcus Miller and Victor Wooten, mostly driven by my desire to learn various playing techniques. In 1998 after discovering what I thought were most of the noteworthy professional electric bass players, I found one only a few hours away in Toronto, ON. His name is Mr. Orin Isaacs and since the day we met he's been an incredible teacher, mentor and friend who opened up a whole new world to me as a teenage beginner. Orin instilled in me a hunger for learning, a love for music & performance and to always be the best I can be, no matter what I decide to focus on. Among many valuable lessons, Orin taught me that regardless of how great you think you might be on your instrument, you have to be a good person and a team player first and foremost. This is a lesson all musicians around the world should learn.
In 2000 I began jazz studies at Canada's prestigious music school, Humber College. It is there that I began to learn and play the double bass under the instruction of Mr. Mike Downes, head of the bass department at Humber and one of Canada's premier musicians. His inspiration, guidance, support and friendship over the years has been essential to my continued development as a person and musician.
*Are you a professional musician or a member of a local band in Canada? Kindly tell us about your musical career.
I am a professional musician and play regularly all across the province of Ontario. Most of my performing is done in bands and orchestras on both electric bass and double bass for musical theatre productions. I've made a career as a sideman for hire but recently spent two years as a member of a band from my hometown called Laganza. With them I helped write, record and produce their 2010 release titled "Both Sides".
I've had the opportunity to study with some of the finest musicians on the planet, too many to name here. I've performed on hundreds of stages across North America during my career and have met some incredible people along the way. I've also been very fortunate to form relationships with the people behind the companies whose products I use on a daily basis. I will always be grateful for the support they continue to provide.
*How can you compare the Sire Bass with other high-end basses that you tried before?
I have been proud to own and play my Kenneth Lawrence Brase I 5-string bass for over 13 yrs. In my opinion, he is of the finest luthiers & artists in the world. Along with fellow Canadian luthiers F Bass and Dingwall, only a handful of other builders are on the same level of their craftsmanship. While my Sire V7 is also a wonderfully crafted bass, personally I don't think it's designed to compare with these high-end builders. Having said that, it shares similar traits and I've found my Sire V7 to be a first-class versatile workhorse that is able to fit in seamlessly within a number of musical styles. It takes the familiar jazz bass and raises the bar to the next level. Along with many others, I'm happy to proclaim it really is a "Game Changer." I'm excited about it because it is a high-quality instrument that is accessible to many more people around the world because of its lower price. Students shouldn't have to learn to play on cheap, mediocre instruments. Sire is fixing this problem for the next generation and turning the heads of the pro players at the same time.
*For you, what is the perfect bass tone?
For me, finding that perfect bass tone depends on the style of music I'm playing. I strive for that ideal fit whether I'm playing jazz, rock, blues, funk, reggae, bluegrass, etc. They all have different requirements and sometimes lead to having a variety of different instruments for each situation. What I love about my Sire V7 is that it is very adaptable in creating the tone I need for many different styles. It's like a reliable Swiss Army Knife with a tool for most jobs.
*Lastly, what advice can you give to fellow bass players in the market for a new bass?
Find the instrument that inspires you & makes you want to play everyday. It should help you to create your own voice. For beginners, it's ok if you start by emulating your heroes' sound, feel, tone and bass lines. The greatest players have all studied those who came before them. The key is to evolve and discover what you personally have to offer. If you're honest with yourself about it, you'll always want to try to improve and become the best bass player you can be. Keep your ears open. That magical instrument could be a Sire!
Where can we catch you live?
For current news and updates, please visit my website http://www.bestwick.ca which features my music, videos, biography and links to my social media sites.
Leonard Choon Hwee Ng - Singapore
1) Please tell us briefly about yourself? And what you've been up to these last few years?
Thanks Sire Guitars for this interview!
Hi friends, I am Leonard from Singapore, and my favourite genres of music are funk and ballads, but I play pretty much anything to serve the demands of my gigs.
What I've been up to these last few years? Here in Singapore, it is compulsory for Singaporean men to serve 2 years in the military, and I am proud to have completed mine! For the military enthusiasts and freedom fighters, I completed my 2 years and left the service as an Infantry Platoon Sergeant, with the rank of 2nd Sergeant. It's nothing to boast of, but I'm glad to have contributed to my nation's defence.
I am now pursuing my Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering in Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
2) How did you get to know Sire Bass and what is your first impression when you play Sire bass for the first time?
I got to know Sire Bass by chance actually. It all started when I was looking up a couple of Marcus Miller videos to learn his licks, when there was a linked video at the side that featured Marcus talking about Sire guitars. At that time, I didn't remember hearing of such a brand before. Like, "Sire..? What is that??". After some more research, and learning about Sire's purpose of serving young musicians and making affordable instruments, I decided to check out the Sire V7 for myself to see how impressive it was.
The first store I went to had a few V7's, but their strings were somewhat dead and they didn't feel good. But…I really wanted a Jazz bass for the versatility, and Fenders here in Singapore are still considerably expensive. So I pulled the trigger, and ordered a Sire V7 4-string Ash, Sunburst. I've never looked back since…this thing plays like a charm.
3) When and how did you start playing bass?
I love telling this story! In short, I was first a dancer, and realised how good that "deep thumping sound" made me feel like dancing. Then I went on to learn bass.
Tell you more later!
4) Regarding to your Facebook page, we found that you are a member of "Sabby And The Cats". Could you please tell us briefly about your band and why this band is called "Sabby And The Cats"?
Yes, of course! We are a group of students who reside in the same hostel in the university, and our first gig together was at NTU Fest 2015. Do check out our Facebook page here! https://www.facebook.com/sabbyandthecats
To keep the long story short, we decided from there that we really enjoyed making music with each other, and we also shared the same direction for music, which was to eventually write and record our own material. So we stuck together until now, and we're confident that we will never split unless life's circumstances force us to.
Why "Sabby And The Cats"? That's because our lead vocalist's name is Sabrina, whose Instagram account is so aptly named as @sabbythecat. Plus I'm an oldies guy, and seeing how James Brown used to introduce the members of his band as "cats", I thought "Sabby And The Cats" would give the name an interesting angle.
Do check us out here!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sabbyandthecats
Instagram: @sabbyandthecats
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVIUuoShrtKqrLjISnyezg
Thank you Sire Guitars for your support!
5) We noticed that you are also studying Electrical and Electronic Engineering at NTU, apart from being a bassist at the same time. Would you please give us some tricks to manage your time to do both things?
Definitely! Well to be honest, I started off my first semester in NTU very badly, ending the semester with a 2.6 GPA out of 5. So if you're looking for a model student to follow, I wouldn't be a good example!
As the semesters went by, I spent a lot more time cultivating skills which I felt were important that many people in my course neglect, like communication skills for example, as compared to studying. I'll still study and keep up with my academic material of course, but the emphasis will be on learning and acquiring new knowledge rather than attaining a good score.
To manage my time better, I plan my day the night before, complete with start and end timings, very much like in the military. The perk of doing this is that I get to strike out tasks that I've completed in the day, and it makes me feel productive.
Oh, and playing bass and being a musician are just things that keep me sane. They also happen to be some of the things I live for.
6) In previously videos on your YouTube Channel "http://www.youtube.com/user/choonhwee". It seems like you used to be a dancer. Could you please tell us why you turned from dancer into bassist?
Well, you know how important a good bass line is in helping people find their way around the dance floor. Likewise, bass lines have been what I always first looked out for in songs since I started dancing. Hence, I decided that I should pick up the skill of playing bass in order to understand how these bass lines I love are crafted.
Prior to my enlistment into the military 4 years ago, I drew up a bucket list of things to do before beginning my military service, and learning bass was one of those goals. Took lessons for 3 months, and off I went into the service.
I wouldn't say I've converted into a bassist and left dance totally, because if you're once a dancer, you'll always be a dancer. But at this point in my life, it's geographically much less convenient to dance than it is to have band practices. And I guess that's what leads people to say that I've "stopped" dancing, because I'm hardly seen doing that nowadays.
Also, I've created a separate channel for bass covers, and you can find me here at Leonard Ng Music (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEHeCcxsvG36w1NC9wiL01A).
7) How do you feel when you perform as bassist, and how does it differ from performing as a dancer?
The biggest difference in my opinion, is the limelight that you get. As a dancer, you're supposed to want people to look at you. And people WILL look at you because they will compare who's better than who, or who dances funny, you know. That's also how you score points during competitions; the judges look at you, and they assess you. So in all that we do in dance, we often juggle between expressing ourselves and making our presence known. If you're a huge guy, you'll naturally get more attention on the dance floor.
As a bassist however, most people don't actually know how you contribute to the band. Even more interestingly, some people don't even know you exist. That's what I like about being a bassist: I know the importance of the role I play, and I'm perfectly comfortable with thumping away at the back because I know that I make a difference. If I ever get recognition, it's a bonus. And because of my dance background, limelight is not a problem if I ever get some air time (provided everyone doesn't go off to get a drink during the bass solo).
8) Do you think that Music can do something to this world?
I started out as a dancer, and it was because of the late Michael Jackson that inspired me to dance. Thinking about it now, it's an incredible cause-and-effect chain that led me to now play music.
Michael Jackson spent his lifetime trying to make the world a better place through his music, and with regards to his contributions, yes, I definitely think music can be a great influence to this world like how it was to my world and my artistic journey so far.
9) What does music mean to you?
Well…at the core of it, music is life. Art is life. It's one of the things I live for, because it's a language more beautiful than even the sweetest words in the dictionary can describe. The best part is, everyone understands music. You can feel it when a piece invokes sadness, melancholy, or joy in you. It's a universal language.
10) Any advice or suggestion to Sire guitars?
Make the instruments cheaper…just kidding! :P
Keep up the amazing work! Many musicians in this world are benefiting from the Sire Revolution, and each Sire sold will bring us one step closer to unifying the world through music.


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EUR/USD forecast Euro Dollar on November 20, 2017
Currency pair EUR/USD is trading at 1.1793. Quotes of the pair are traded above the moving average with a period of 55, which indicates the existence of a bullish trend for the Euro/Dollar. At the moment, quotes of the pair test the average border of the bands of the indicator Bollinger Bands. A test of level 1.1760 is expected, where again we should expect an attempt to continue growth and further development of the upward trend for the pair Euro/Dollar near the level of 1.1910.
The conservative area for Euro/Dollar pair buying is near the lower border of the Bollinger Bands indicator bands at 1.1745. Canceling the option of continuing the growth of the EUR/USD pair will be the breakdown of the lower border of the Bollinger Bands indicator bands, as well as the moving average with a level of 55 and the closing of the pair quotes below the area of 1.1690, indicating a change in the trend in favor of the bearish for Euro/Dollar. In the event of breakdown of the upper boundary of the bands of the indicator Bollinger Bands, one should expect an acceleration of growth.
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Community Colleges in New Jersey are once called Junior Colleges in the United states of America. They provide a basic two-year college degree (Mostly awarded as Associate's Degree) which stands as a first step into a four year College bachelor's degree.
Community Colleges in New Jersey has stood as a breeding ground to successful pursuit Bachelor's degrees, high school degrees, technical degrees and certificates with low tuition fees and admission policies.
Low Tuition doesn't imply finding the community college published lower positions in state tuition. It's important to investigate the financial aid package offered by a school, the average net price actually paid and most importantly the quality of education you receive for your tuition dollar. Sometimes a school which appears cheap based on list price can be a poor relative value if it can't award competitive financial aid or doesn't offer a quality education.


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The Fiddle River is a medium-sized tributary of the Athabasca River, flowing into the river near the east gate of Jasper National Park in Alberta, Canada.  The Fiddle River forms at the base of Fiddle Pass, with meltwater from Mount Bryant, Mount Gregg, Mount Sir Harold Mitchel, and Mount Barry.  The river flows in a general northeast direction before its confluence with the Athabasca.  The Fiddle River parallels the road to the popular Miette Hotsprings for a portion of its course.

There are two competing stories for the naming of the Fiddle River (as well as Fiddle Peak, Fiddle Pass, and the Fiddle Range).  The first contends that wind flowing over the Fiddle Range with a certain speed and direction mimicks the sound of a #4 fiddle string.  The second story argues that the outline of the range resembles that of a violin.  The name Fiddle River first appeared in 1846.

Tributaries
Poachers Creek
Slide Creek
Sulphur Creek
O'Hagan Creek
Mystery Creek
Villeneuve Creek
Morris Creek
Ashlar Creek

See also
List of Alberta rivers

References

Rivers of Alberta

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Was just using my PC (playing apex and had a twitch stream up) and it all of a sudden shut off. Just went black. MB LEDs stayed on but now it wont turn on again. I turn off psu switch and back on, mb leds turn on and when I press power, the power button led on my case briefly flashes as if it's about to power and I hear a brief click in the back but nothing boots up. Fans not spinning and mb q code doesnt display anything. Tried clear CMOS, reset and start buttons on MB but still nothing. My build is linked here https://pcpartpicker.com/list/JzHXGG . I'm assuming this is a motherboard or cpu issue and will have to be replaced. Any insight would be helpful before I purchase a new one and rip my rig apart though. Dont have any other machines I can troubleshoot with at the moment. Thanks in advance!
The brief click you are hearing is from the PSU. Most probably it's the motherboard, the PSU or the GPU. The 1st thing to test and the easiest one is the GPU. Remove the graphics card and try to boot with the integrated iGPU. If you are able to boot then the graphics card is probably dead. Additionally before getting a new rig I think it's worth testing your system with another PSU. If another power supply is still unable to turn on the system then the motherboard (most likely) or perhaps the CPU is dead. Good luck.
Thanks, I'll try booting without the gpu and see how that goes. I have a feeling it's the mobo or cpu since the rest of the system has power (my lighting system controller light is on as well as mobo LEDs). Really hoping I can just replace the mobo or psu as they're the cheapest parts.
CPUs usually don't die that easily unless of course you heavily overclock or overvoltage them. However a motherboard failure can sometimes kill the CPU. Therefore if your motherboard is indeed dead, you can't be 100% sure that the CPU is fine and the only way to know for sure is to either get a new motherboard or have your CPU tested at a repair/service shop. Good luck.
I guess I should ask before dropping a bunch of money on a new GPU. This does mean my GPU is done right? It's about years old and 2 months out of warranty and I just want to make sure before I spend the money.
It's probably dead, but in order to be 100% certain you have to test it in another PC system. Only then you'll know for sure. Additionally you should try testing the graphics card in another motherboard PCIe slot just in case the 1st PCIe slot of your motherboard has died/failed. Good luck.
I tried in another PCIe slot and same thing. System won't budge. I tried it again today without the power connectors from the PSU and the system boots but no signal when monitor is plugged into GPU, works fine with IGP though. The fans on the card also spin a little bit through the PCIe power while the PSU power connectors are disconnected but the card is installed. I'm going to take my card to a buddy's tomorrow to test it. Should I be worried about it potentially harming his rig though? I don't want to put a bad card in his system and mess up anything on his mobo or psu etc. I don't see why it would cause any issues but just want to make sure before i end up having to fix two rigs.
i had the same problem with my rx 580 and once i did some research and tested it in my friends computer (in which it worked) i figured i needed a new motherboard. when i got a new motherboard i found out that i had to disable "secure boot" in the bios setting (using the integrated graphics) and then install the GPU. after that it worked fine so i recommend to try disabling secure boot, enable legacy support and dont be afraid to test in another pc its unlikely to mess it up.
I don't think that this is a secure boot issue because it was working perfectly before regardless of that setting and this is an old graphics card.
You shouldn't be afraid to test it in another PC system since that kind of GPU failure won't do any harm to that PC. On the other hand if your graphics card or the PCIe slot had any burn damage or had visible component damage then it might be dangerous to do this kind of test. But as I said, in your case you shouldn't have any worries. Good luck.
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You get a strange feeling when you're about to leave a place. Like you'll not only miss the people you love but you'll miss the person you are now at this time and this place, because you'll never be this way again.
I never once thought about the day after college graduation.
It's a season of celebration, to be sure. Family comes together and gifts are laid at your diploma-holding feet. You wear an oversized bathrobe and walk across the stage, shaking the hands of older people who have done this before you, feeling decrepit yourself.
And then it's done. 6 seconds. Your name is called. You grab your diploma. And that's it.
To be sure, I won't ever forget the joy in my heart as it was my turn to be honored, even if only for a few seconds. A lot of work went into this piece of paper: 4 years of classes, tests, living in a college dorm room, eating in a cafeteria, walking in sub-zero temperatures. I cried a lot here, stress-slept a lot here. Underwent a season of mono, a season of anxiety, a season of depression. 4 years of reminding myself it's ok to be single, that an un-held hand is still an important one. Day after day of crying in the stairwell, crying on my futon, crying in my bed, crying in the cafeteria.
This diploma. Yes, I deserve it.
But no one ever warned me about the day after.
Anomaly. a deviation from the common rule. I feel like one. Because in a season of intense celebration, I mourn.
This place was my home, these people my family. For 4 years. And I tried, tried hard to understand the joy of some and incorporate it into my own heart, but it didn't work.
The times I would overcome panic only by the Truths found in the Word of God.
Walking in on my roommate fighting her own battle. Her walking in on me, puffy eyes, John 10 opened in my worn Bible. Hugs. Acceptance.
Boy talk in towels. Community around a Whale Pale of Cookies & Cream. Cardio dance videos.
Talking. About what should have been, what wasn't right. What needs to be.
I loved it, every juvenile second. A bunch of big kids trying to figure out why we're here, pretending to understand things we never will.
And saying goodbye. Why do some pretend that it is easy? Maybe for them it is.
For me, it was unearthing a tree planted without giving it time to grow. It was ripping a child from its mother's arms. It hurt. Deeply, badly.
Four days ago I stood in my empty dorm room, the only memory of my footprint in the black stain I accidentally left on the wall. A hundred girls have lived here before, and a hundred girls after. I'm not ready to say goodbye: I want it to be mine forever. I don't want to be forgotten, don't want anyone else to claim the room that saw me in my worst. I don't want to graduate, to become someone who "used to", while a bunch of 18 year olds become what "is".
All this time, I thought the Lord had kept me from falling in love on this campus. As I looked around my empty dorm room, I knew I was wrong.
Mom is on the other side of the door and she hugs me. I thought I was out of tears, thought I had rung myself dry.
And I turn my back, because there is nothing else to do.
I never once thought about the day after college graduation. The week after.
It needs honored, I feel. Nothing hurts more than anecdotes from well meaning people that refer to college as what used to be, but has faded for them, so far away. For me, it's my now. It's real, my hands still clutching letters written from life-long friends.
And yet I pity those who don't miss it, who dreamed for the day they would be gone. What is a season of life if it is not embraced fully, despite the pain after?
I fell in love with my campus, with the girls on my hallway, with the greasy cafeteria food. I fell in love, and now it hurts, and yet I do not regret it.
It needed to be loved. I needed to love it, to be changed by it. To feel the pain of leaving it.
It's life, a painful one full of love lost. A real one.
And it's mine, whatever that means today.
Ah babe…you've written the words of my heart right here.
Yikes. I think I got a glimpse of my future reading this. I'm only a sophomore right now, but I returned home for the summer yesterday, and I thought, "I'm only halfway finished, and I already know I'm going to miss this place so much when I leave." I'm not ready to go!
Oh man, yes it is hard. But life after is beautiful too! Soak in where you are now, knowing that good things await you once it's over!