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OnePlus 9R review: R is for recycling old ideas
The OnePlus 9R is nothing more than a rebranded OnePlus 8T with a different camera housing.
Harish Jonnalagadda
Source: Apoorva Bhardwaj / Android Central
With the OnePlus 9 Pro, OnePlus has shown that it can deliver an all-round package that measures up to the best Android phones in the market today. The OnePlus 9 takes that same formula but at a more accessible price point.
Then we have the OnePlus 9R. The phone is positioned as the value option in the OnePlus 9 lineup, slotting in at ₹10,000 ($135) less than the OnePlus 9. But in reality, the OnePlus 9R is just a rebranded OnePlus 8T with a new design for the rear camera housing.
Of course, this isn't the first time OnePlus did this. The OnePlus 7 was effectively the same phone as the OnePlus 6T, but with new camera modules and an upgraded chipset. It's no surprise, then, that the OnePlus 9R is limited to India and China. OnePlus isn't launching the phone in other markets because it also understands that the 9R doesn't offer anything substantially different to the 8T.
So why is OnePlus even launching the 9R? With the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro costing a hefty premium in India, OnePlus needed a lower-cost option in the OnePlus 9 series, so it decided to rebrand the 8T. The OnePlus 9R is going on sale for ₹39,999 ($545) in India, or ₹3,000 ($40) less than the 8T. In return, you don't get the new Warp Charge 65 charger that works over USB PD but a more straightforward option that's limited to 10V/6.5A.
So should you buy the OnePlus 9R in India? Let's find out.
OnePlus 9R review:
5G connectivity
Bottom line: The OnePlus 9R takes the chassis from the 8T and adds a new camera housing at the back. You're getting the exact same hardware here, including a vivid 120Hz AMOLED display, top-notch hardware, 65W fast charging, reliable cameras, and a bloat-free interface. If you're in the market for a new value flagship and don't mind the limited 5G, this is the one to get.
Standout performance
Sublime 120Hz AMOLED display
Reliable cameras
65W fast charging
Bloat-free software
Limited 5G connectivity
Just two guaranteed updates
No IP rating
No wireless charging
₹39,999 at Amazon India
₹39,999 at OnePlus India
About this review
I'm writing this review after using the OnePlus 9R for four days on Airtel's 4G network in Hyderabad, India. The unit was running OxygenOS 11.2.LE28DA out of the box, and did not receive any updates during the testing window.
OnePlus 9R: Price and global availability
The OnePlus 9R is going on sale from April 14 in India, and will be available in two variants: an 8GB/128GB model that retails at ₹39,999 ($545), and a 12GB/256GB version for ₹43,999 ($600). The phone is limited to India and China, and won't be making its way to other markets.
You'll be able to pick up the OnePlus 9R in Carbon Black and Lake Blue color options. OnePlus is incentivizing the launch by offering a ₹2,000 ($28) discount for SBI customers, and if you're using an American Express card, you can get ₹4,399 if you pick up the 12GB model.
OnePlus 9R: Design and display
The OnePlus 9R has the same design aesthetic as the rest of the OnePlus 9 series. That includes the new camera housing that prominently highlights the primary and wide-angle lenses, with the macro and monochrome modules sitting underneath. The key difference is the omission of the Hasselblad logo — that particular partnership is limited to the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro.
The OnePlus 9R borrows the flat display from the 8T and the camera housing from OnePlus 9.
The highlight here is obviously the flat display. The OnePlus 9 Pro has a dual-curved panel, but the regular OnePlus 9 has a flat display, and the 9R takes after it. That said, I didn't have any issues with the curved panel on the OnePlus 9 Pro; the curvature isn't anywhere as extreme as the OnePlus 8 Pro, and I didn't feel the need to put a case on the device.
It has been interesting to see how the camera housing has evolved on OnePlus phones over the last 12 months. The OnePlus 8 series had the oblong camera housing that jutted out quite a bit from the body, and the Nord retained the same design but changed the positioning to the left.
Then we got the flatter and wider rectangular housing on the 8T — it's almost as if OnePlus took a rolling pin to the OnePlus 8 Pro's camera island and flattened it — and I liked the changes. For one thing, the phone wasn't as wobbly, and the dual-column layout made the 8T feel just that little bit more elegant.
OnePlus is retaining that rectangular housing this year — the modules are even located in the exact same position — but it is encasing the lenses in rings, like the OnePlus 9 series. However, the design on the OnePlus 9R doesn't feel nearly as premium as its costlier siblings — the two primary modules are clustered together, and it just ends up looking busy.
The modules within the island look drab without the chrome accents, and while OnePlus was undoubtedly trying to maintain visual consistency between all three models in the OnePlus 9 series, it has failed to pull that off with the 9R.
Like the OnePlus 8T, the 9R has a glass back with a metal mid-frame. The back is protected by a layer of Gorilla Glass 5, as is the front. The phone has the same subtle curves at the back where the glass panel meets the mid-frame, and it has a great in-hand feel. The 9R has the exact same dimensions as the 8T, and coming in at 189g, it doesn't feel bulky in day-to-day use.
As for the display, the OnePlus 9R offers the same AMOLED panel as the 8T. There's no difference between the two phones in this particular area, and that's a good thing because I liked the panel on the 8T quite a bit. I ended up using the 8T over the 8 Pro at the end of last year because of the flat display, and you're getting the same display with the 9R.
If you want a flat display with 120Hz refresh, you will love what the OnePlus 9R has to offer.
Now for some numbers: the OnePlus 9R has a 6.55-inch display with an FHD+ (2400 x 1080) resolution, and the refresh rate goes up to 120Hz. The 120Hz mode is enabled out of the box, so you'll immediately feel a difference if you're making the switch from an older phone with a 60Hz refresh.
You can change the refresh rate between 60Hz and 120Hz, and there are plenty of customization options available for the panel itself. You get to change the screen calibration between Vivid and Natural color modes, and there's also an Advanced option that lets you switch between AMOLED Wide Gamut, sRGB, and DCI-P3. Then there's the ability to manually tweak the white balance of the panel itself.
OnePlus also includes a Vibrant Color Effect that automatically optimizes video colors, but the phone misses out on AI video upscaling — available on the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro — and motion smoothing (MEMC), a feature that's limited to the 9 Pro.
The panel itself on the OnePlus 9R is fantastic, with excellent colors and contrast levels. It goes up to 1100nits for HDR10+ content, and I didn't have any issues whatsoever with brightness levels — the screen gets sufficiently bright outdoors and dims automatically at night.
You get the same stereo configuration as the 8T, and that makes streaming videos or playing games that much more enjoyable on the 9R. I finally started streaming YouTube videos on my phone (I previously only did so on my TV), and the stereo speakers make a big difference. The phone doesn't have the loudest speakers I've used — that honor belongs to the Mi 11 — but it gets loud and doesn't distort even with the volume turned up.
The display is one of the best attributes of the OnePlus 9R. It has vibrant colors, 120Hz refresh rate makes it enjoyable to read content on the phone, and stereo sound is great for playing games or videos.
OnePlus 9R: Performance and battery
The only major addition on the OnePlus 9R is the Snapdragon 870 chipset. Much like the phone itself, the chipset is a rebranded version of last year's flagship, the Snapdragon 865. Qualcomm took the higher-binned Snapdragon 865+, increased the clocks by up to 3.20GHz (from 3.09GHz) and is selling it in 2021 as the Snapdragon 870.
Software OxygenOS 11 (Android 11)
Display 6.55-inch (2400x1080) 120Hz AMOLED
Chipset 3.20GHz Snapdragon 870
Rear Camera 1 48MP ƒ/1.7 (primary)
Rear Camera 2 16MP ƒ/2.2 (wide-angle)
Rear Camera 3 5MP ƒ/2.4 (macro)
Rear Camera 4 2MP ƒ/2.4 (monochrome)
Front Camera 16MP ƒ/2.4
Connectivity Wi-Fi 6, BT5.1, NFC
Battery 4500mAh | 65W
Security In-screen fingerprint
Colors Carbon Black, Lake Blue
Other than that, the Snapdragon 870 is identical to the Snapdragon 865 and 865+. It makes sense for Qualcomm to do this; the Snapdragon 865+ didn't find many takers, and the platform itself still has plenty of power to offer in 2021. The 870 features a Cortex A77 prime core that now goes up to 3.20GHz, and it's joined by three A77 cores at 2.42GHz and four Cortex A55 derivatives at 1.80GHz. Other than the prime core, the frequencies for the rest of the cores are identical to the standard Snapdragon 865.
The Adreno 650 GPU is also clocked higher at 670MHz, versus 587MHz on the Snapdragon 865. Basically, the Snapdragon 870 is an overclocked Snapdragon 865 for 2021, and it delivers superlative performance. I did not see any slowdowns on the OnePlus 9R, and the chipset handled everything I threw at it with ease.
I didn't notice any difference between the 9R and 8T in terms of performance, and even in synthetic tests the variance is around 3 to 5%. So you're not really gaining much here, but it's good to know that the phone will continue to deliver standout performance for several years to come.
Elsewhere, you'll find Wi-Fi 6 connectivity with 2x2 MIMO, Bluetooth 5.1, AptX HD and LDAC audio codecs, and NFC. I didn't face any problems with Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connectivity, and calls also went through just fine. Both Airtel and Jio now offer Wi-Fi calling as standard, and the phone has the feature enabled out of the box. Just slot in a compatible SIM and you should be able to make calls over Wi-Fi.
As for security, the OnePlus 9R features the same in-screen fingerprint sensor as the 8T. It is fast and reliable in daily use, and there's also a face unlock feature. The face unlock mode isn't as secure as the fingerprint reader, but it is faster. The OnePlus 9R doesn't have an IP rating, but it is waterproof — just like the 8T. But because there's no official claim for water resistance, you're better off not using the phone near a pool.
Just like the OnePlus 8T, the 9R misses out on wireless charging. With even the OnePlus 9 not offering the feature in India — even though the global models sold in EU North America have 15W Qi charging — it was too much to expect that the more affordable version would pick up wireless charging.
But what you do get is 65W wired charging, and it is just as great to use on the 9R as the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro. The 4500mAh battery and 39-minute charging time with 65W fast charging are identical to that of the 8T, and in my limited usage, I got a day's worth of battery from a full charge.
An interesting addition last year with the 8T is the Warp Charge 65 charger that pulled double duty as a 45W USB PD charger. That made the bundled wall plug much more versatile, and I routinely use it for charging other phones. But with the OnePlus 9R, you miss out on USB PD charging; the charging only does 65W for OnePlus devices.
Having used the phone for just four days, I'm not ready to pass full judgement on the battery life, but it seems to be on par with the 8T. The OnePlus 9 Pro fares particularly poorly in this regard, but it doesn't look like those issues are plaguing the 9R. I'll update the post with my findings in a week's time, so if you are looking to pick up the 9R, check back shortly.
OnePlus 9R: 5G connectivity
Now, while the OnePlus 9R is technically a 5G phone, it has just one 5G band in India: N78. The N78 bands covers spectrum in the range of 3.3 - 3.8GHz, and that is in line with the Indian government's initial 5G auction, which is set to offer spectrum in the 3.3 - 3.6GHz frequencies.
The OnePlus 9R is a 5G phone in name only — it has just one 5G band in India.
However, Airtel recently conducted 5G trials using the 1800MHz band, so it is entirely possible the carrier will pick up some spectrum within this frequency. Similarly, Jio is eyeing the 700MHz band for 5G coverage. For the OnePlus 9R to work effectively in these frequencies, it needs bands N3, 28, and 29. Sadly, it doesn't have them.
This is a poor showing for OnePlus, because once 5G service does roll out in India, the phone will be limited in its usability. Because there's still uncertainty around what bands the carriers will end up using, most manufacturers like Xiaomi, Samsung, and OPPO are hedging their bets and including a wide selection of 5G bands.
For context, Xiaomi's Mi 10T Pro costs the same as the 9R but has ten 5G bands in India: N1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78. Similarly, the Reno 5 Pro 5G has 5G bands N1, 3, 7, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78. More 5G bands lead to a more complex RF front-end design and additional antennae, and these modules aren't exactly affordable. So OnePlus took the easy way out and limited the 5G bands on the 9R to save some cash.
So while OnePlus will inevitably tout the fact that the 9R is a 5G-enabled phone, I wouldn't recommend it if you're in the market for a device that will have full compatibility with India's 5G networks once they go live. OnePlus has been particularly stingy around offering 5G bands on its devices in India — even the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro have just two bands (N77, 78) — and this needs to change. The OnePlus 9R that will be sold in China has 5G bands N1, 3, 41, 78, and 79, so once again it is just the Indian model that is being shortchanged.
OnePlus 9R: Cameras
The OnePlus 9R has four cameras at the back: a 48MP Sony IMX586 primary lens with OIS, 16MP wide-angle shooter, 5MP macro, and 2MP monochrome lens. If all of that sounds familiar, it's because it is the exact same configuration as the 8T. The OnePlus 9R uses the same camera modules as well, and the resultant shots are identical to that of the 8T.
The camera interface hasn't changed from last year, and because the 8T didn't have 8K video recording, the 9R misses out on it as well. That particular feature is limited to the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro. You do get 4K video at 60fps for both the primary and wide-angle lenses.
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OnePlus tweaked the software processing of the 8T a few months after launch, leading to much better photos. Those tweaks have carrier over to the 9R out of the box, and the phone does a stellar job in daylight scenarios, offering good dynamic range, plenty of detail, and saturated colors.
But as was the case with the 8T, the camera struggles with low-light conditions; images tend to be soft, you lose out on a lot of detail in the shadows, and there's visible noise around the edges. For what it's worth, the camera retains the color balance even in low-light conditions, and the dedicated night mode does a great job fixing the details and minimizing noise.
The 16MP wide-angle lens is decent enough in its own right, producing photos with accurate colors and great dynamic range. Like the primary lens, the wide-angle struggles with noise levels in low-light scenarios. The 5MP fixed-focus macro lens is too much of a hassle to be of any actual use, and the 2MP monochrome achieves the same effect as a software filter.
The OnePlus 9R doesn't measure up to the OnePlus 9 or the 9 Pro in this regard, and it doesn't pass muster against the likes of the Mi 10 or the Galaxy S20 FE. So if your primary consideration is taking a lot of photos, you'll find better alternatives in this category.
OnePlus 9R: Software
OnePlus rolled out the stable version of OxygenOS 11 alongside the OnePlus 8T, offering a slew of new features and a bolder design aesthetic. The OnePlus 9R has the same set of features as the 8T, and nothing really has changed on the software front in the intervening six months. If you're looking for a more detailed take on the new additions, be sure to take a look at my OnePlus 8T and OnePlus 9 Pro reviews.
OxygenOS continues to be fantastic, but OnePlus needs to offer more platform updates.
OxygenOS 11 has plenty of features: you now get an always-on display with unique clock styles, dynamic backgrounds, new features for Zen Mode — which lets you take a break from your phone — all the new features that debuted with Android 11, even more customization options, and a new system font.
The gist of it is that the UI is one of the best you'll find on Android. It has been optimized for 120Hz displays, so navigating the interface feels smooth and fluid, and the best part is that you won't find any bloatware. In 2021, that is the biggest differentiator for OxygenOS.
Xiaomi is cutting down on the number of pre-installed apps on its mid-range and high-end phones; Samsung, meanwhile, is finding new and innovative ways to add bloatware to its phones. Right now, if you're looking for an Android device without any bloatware, your best bet is OnePlus. And no, Pixels don't count because Google doesn't care about the Indian market for its hardware ambitions.
While OxygenOS is devoid of any extraneous features at the moment, it does look like that may change in the coming months. OnePlus is heavily pushing its Red Cable Club in India — its loyalty program — and it also has a cloud storage service similar to Google Drive (it's not as good as Google's offering and costs more money). With the inevitable push to services, OnePlus is likely to start bombarding users to try out its offerings, and I'm already seeing that with the OnePlus 9R.
OnePlus needs to start offering three guaranteed updates to its phones.
I see a notification to try out the cloud service whenever I head into the Gallery; there's a banner about logging in to Red Cable Club whenever I go into Settings. OnePlus isn't being too aggressive about these right now — at least it doesn't spam you with push notifications — but this is a point to consider if you're investing in OnePlus.
Another point of worry is platform updates. Samsung now offers three guaranteed updates to its mid-range phones, but OnePlus still offers just two platform updates and three years of security patches. With Samsung raising the bar in this area, just two updates is no longer enough for this category.
We need to see at least three guaranteed updates — the hardware on offer should run without any issues for four or more years, and it's time OnePlus offered software updates to match.
OnePlus 9R: The competition
The obvious choice in this category is the Galaxy S20 FE. Samsung initially launched the Exynos variant of the S20 FE in India, but it recently rolled out the 5G-enabled Snapdragon 865 version in the country for ₹47,999 ($655). The S20 FE has a 120Hz AMOLED panel, great cameras, and all the extras that Samsung has to offer, and is a standout phone in 2021.
The Reno 5 Pro 5G is also a great option in this particular segment. The phone has a 6.5-inch 90Hz AMOLED, Dimensity 1000+ chipset, 64MP camera at the back that takes great photos, and 65W fast charging. Coming in at ₹35,990 ($490), it is more affordable than the 9R.
I also like the Xiaomi Mi 10 quite a bit. It has a much better camera than the 9R, stellar internal hardware, 30W wired and wireless charging, 90Hz AMOLED panel, and a gorgeous design. MIUI 12 isn't as easy to use as OxygenOS 11, but it has plenty of customizability. But at ₹49,999 ($680), it is a costly option.
The Mi 11 is also slated for a launch in India soon, so you may want to wait for that particular device. Then there's the Nord 2; OnePlus' 2021 mid-range phone will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 chipset, and we should hear more about it in the coming months.
OnePlus 9R: Should you buy it?
You should buy this if ...
You want the best performance
The OnePlus 9R features the Snapdragon 870, which has plenty of power to offer. You won't notice any slowdowns whatsoever on this phone, and it is particularly great for gaming.
You need a clean software without bloatware
OxygenOS 11 continues to set the standard for third-party skins. It has a new design language, but you won't find any bloatware here, and the clean UI is a delight to use.
You need fast charging
With 65W wired charging, it takes just 39 minutes to fully charge the battery on the OnePlus 9R. That means you don't have to plug it in overnight, but if you do, the optimized charging tech extends your battery longevity.
You want reliable cameras
The OnePlus 9R doesn't have the best cameras in this category, but it takes decent shots in most lighting conditions. You're also getting a great wide-angle lens.
You should not buy this if ...
You need a phone with full 5G coverage
With just one 5G band, the OnePlus 9R may not deliver full-fledged 5G connectivity in India. Even devices that cost half as much as the 9R have more 5G bands, and for OnePlus to limit the device in such a manner makes it a non-starter for 5G. So if you're looking to buy a phone that will be fully compatible with India's 5G networks once they go live, you should consider the Galaxy S20 FE or Xiaomi Mi 10.
You're looking for long-term software updates
Samsung guarantees three Android updates to its flagships and Galaxy A devices — including the Galaxy A52 and Galaxy A72 — and four years of security patches. OnePlus needs to match Samsung's efforts in this area, because right now, the 9R will get two platform updates and three years of security updates.
You want wireless charging
Like the Indian version of the OnePlus 9, the 9R misses out on wireless charging. There are other devices in this segment that offer the feature, so you're better off with the S20 FE or Mi 10 if you want wireless charging.
I'm struggling to understand the point of the OnePlus 9R. The OnePlus 8T launched just six months ago and continues to be a great overall option in 2021. The OnePlus 9R offers the exact same hardware, with the only difference being the design flourishes at the back and slightly faster chipset.
You're not getting anything new on the software front either; the 8T was one of the first devices with Android 11 out of the box, so both phones will get the same platform updates. The 9R will receive an additional six months of security updates, and that's about it.
Instead of launching the 9R, OnePlus should have discounted the OnePlus 8T instead. Because at the end of the day, these devices are identical — cover up the rear camera housing and you wouldn't be able to distinguish between the two. But it is evident that OnePlus wanted a phone labeled under the OnePlus 9 series for under ₹40,000 ($545), and that's the sole reason for the existence of the 9R.
At the end of the day, the phone itself is a decent overall choice in the value flagship category, but there are dozens of excellent options available. The issues around 5G make it a non-starter once mainstream 5G services roll out in India, but if you don't care about that right now and want a phone with a 120Hz AMOLED panel, clean software, and reliable cameras, the OnePlus 9R has you covered.
Bottom line: The OnePlus 9R is the OnePlus 8T with a new design for the camera housing. That's where the differences end. You get the same 120Hz AMOLED panel, 65W fast charging, robust internal hardware, decent cameras, and clean software. If you didn't pick up the 8T last year and don't care about 5G, get the 9R.
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Harish Jonnalagadda is the Asia Editor at Android Central. A reformed hardware modder, he now spends his time writing about India's technology revolution. Previously, he used to ponder the meaning of life at IBM. Contact him on Twitter at @chunkynerd.


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Review: To the Abandoned Sacred Beasts. Episode 2
Posted on July 15, 2019 by khummel1019
The second episode of the series introduces a new character, Schaal. She is the daughter of a "Incarnate" soldier, John William Bancroft, who we saw a short glimpse of him in the camp talking to other Incarnate soldiers, opening a locket containing a picture of her and the other children at the orphanage he and Schaal run. You realize that this is a prequel to the events of the first episode before John becomes an Incarnate.
The episode starts out kinda slow, pace wise, but shows the travesties of tearing families apart due to the war. John is called upon to join the war due to something unique abut him, which we can assume that it has something to do with becoming and Incarnate. Before he leaves, Schaal gives him a locket containing a picture of himself, Schaal, and the children, the same locket that John shows his comrades at the camp in episode one.
About a quarter of the way in the episode, it jumps to the present after the war is seemingly over. This is where the tone of the episode shifts from good to bad. The consensus was that things would possibly get better for Schaal and the children, but bad things just keep happening.
Schaal's character certainly has a traumatic shift that propels her to her seeking revenge. Around three quarters of the way into the episode is where the anime and manga start to have a parallel comparison in story plot.
The ending to the episode demonstrates the oath that they all took when their comrades first started to go berserk in episode one, and what it means to live up to that oath. It shows the horrors and sacrifices each Incarnate soldier made to become an Incarnate and what they were willing to do for the ones they wanted to protect and ones they loved. Now the captain of the Incarnates, Hank, must kill his comrades to save what humanity they have left.
Visually, this episode seems more vibrant compared to the first episode but still maintains the old dark style of animation commonly known for more darker and grittier anime's. The action or excitement in this particular episode was little to none until the end, but it was an introduction to a main character type episode. Hopefully going further, it keeps a continuous pace of excitement and not drag out parts for any length of time.
I did like the introduction of the episode showing that Schaal was a normal happy go lucky girl, who cared deeply for her father wishing for him not to go to war and potentially get killed. With the subsequent return of her father, albeit in a dragon form, then the children being taken away from her for their own safety, and then the death of her father by a mysterious white hooded man, her backstory was quick to the point but not lacking sustenance.
Once Hank is reintroduced, we find out that he was in this town looking for a comrade to free him from his monstrous side before his soul is no more. Definitely a dark but sad turn of events that Hank, and now Schaal, must confront. And also Schall is realizing that Hank might not be just be murdering his comrades but freeing them from becoming monsters forever.
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The Definitive Guide to Rubies July 20, 2016	–	Posted in: Jewelry Blog
As far as precious gemstones go, rubies are quite unusual in that they acquired their own classification despite really being a subset of another stone. What we know today as a Ruby is, in fact, a red Sapphire.
Locations of Rubies
Rubies are usually to be found in a broad area encircling the earth, generally between the tropics of Cancer and Capricorn. Occurrences of any rubies outside of this are unusual, but not unknown, with large deposits found in Macedonia and Greenland and occasional small deposits scattered across North America.
South East Asia is particularly rich in deposits of corundum, the element of which a Ruby is made up. This region is rich is Sapphires of all colors but is particularly known for the excellent quality of the Rubies mined here. Although, in Western culture, Rubies are not as highly prized as Diamonds, many Eastern cultures prefer the use of Rubies and Sapphires because of their obvious beauty.
History of the Ruby
There are records of Rubies being traded as far back as 200 BC along the Silk Road heading west out of China. The tradition of Rubies in Asian culture continues to this day, with the stone still held in very high esteem. Rubies were often used to decorate the weapons of noblemen in China, or were included in the foundations of new buildings to bring good luck.
Many areas in South East Asia are still rich in Ruby deposits, with stones from Thailand and Myanmar (Burma) being particularly sought after and treasured.
The Color of the Ruby
As we mentioned above a Ruby is, technically, a red Sapphire and is made up of the element corundum. Pure corundum is absolutely colorless. Color changes occur when the chromium and aluminum atoms within the stone interact. Chromium atoms replace the aluminum atoms in varying degrees, causing light in the ultraviolet, violet and yellow-green regions of the spectrum to be absorbed. It is the level of absorption in each region which determines the final color of the stone.
Should 1% of the aluminum atoms end up being replaced by chromium atoms, the resulting changes in light absorption levels in the yellow-green region leads to the beautiful rich red color that we associate with the finest rubies.
The definitive color of the best rubies are called "pigeon's blood", with qualifying stones commanding a high premium over lesser red-colored stones. The US has long referred to paler Rubies as Pink Sapphires but, due to the difficulty in establishing a workable method of classification, this name is not officially recognized. By international standards, all red Sapphires are eligible to be called a Ruby.
The Origin of the Name
The name Ruby comes from the Latin rubeus, meaning "red". It is one of very few objects which have a name that is also its color. Another, probably more obvious example, being "orange".
It's not clear why Rubies aren't simply called Red Sapphires, but it's believed that the red color led early discoveries to be thought of as a different stone altogether. It wasn't until scientific techniques developed sufficiently that it was realized that Rubies and Sapphires are, essentially, the same thing. It doesn't quite explain, though, why ancient cultures had no trouble deciding that all the different colors of Sapphires were the same stone.
This uncertainty adds to the mystique of what is considered to be the King of Precious Stones.
The rich red of a Ruby has also long been considered the color of love, and is probably the reason why the color is used so often to communicate romance.
The Characteristics of a "Good" Ruby
A Ruby is one of those things that, although you may have already seen what you think is a beautiful example, when you actually do see a high quality stone, the difference is remarkable. So how do we know the "good" from the "bad"?
Like all precious gemstones, Rubies are subject to a system of classification based around the same "Four Cs" that is used for Diamonds. The Four Cs are Color, Cut, Clarity and Carat Weight, but the region of origin is also an important factor when assessing a Ruby. A Ruby from Thailand or Myanmar would command a higher price than a stone of seemingly identical properties from elsewhere in the world.
Because all Rubies contain flaws, the richer the color, the better quality the stone will usually be and the higher prices it will command. However, the color of a Ruby is pretty easily manipulated and certain treatments to improve color and clarity are common with stones at the cheaper end of the scale. Fortunately, such treatments are also pretty easily identified by a trained eye, reinforcing the need to only ever use reputable dealers for the buying and selling of Rubies and other precious gemstones.
Famous Rubies
Black Prince's Ruby
Named for its namesake Prince Edward, the son of King Richard II of England, despite not actually being a Ruby the stone has kept its name. Dating from the mid 14th century, the stone is actually a Spinel, a similar looking red stone often found in the same areas as genuine Rubies. The reason the classification has never changed is that the separation of Spinels and other red stones away from Rubies didn't occur until the late 18th century. Prior to this, all red precious gemstones were classed as Rubies.
The stone forms part of the Crown Jewels of England, and is said to have been part of a helmet worn by Henry V at the Battle of Agincourt, and again by Richard III during the battle of Bosworth during which Richard was killed but the ruby saved.
Liberty Bell Ruby
Sculpted from a stone weighing 4 pounds and rated at eight and a half thousand carats, the Liberty Bell Ruby is sculpted into a miniature replica of the original bell in Philadelphia.
Because the piece was sculpted, rather than cut in the usual way, the clarity and color of the stone is below what you might expect from a high quality Ruby. Indeed the finished color was almost of a blackcurrant hue, and lacked most of the reflective properties of an expertly cut gemstone.
The Liberty Bell Ruby was stolen in 2011 but, although four men were arrested and indicted for the theft in 2014, the piece has never been recovered.
DeLong Star Ruby
Another victim of a theft, but this time recovered after the payment of a ransom, the DeLong Star Ruby is one of the best examples of a star Ruby that is in existence. A star ruby is one which contains a natural refraction in a 6-pointed star, usually made up of an "X" with a center strip of light cutting through the X at it's center point.
Weighing over 100 carats, the Ruby has its origins in Myanmar (formerly Burma) after being discovered in 1930. Originally purchased for just $21,400, it was donated to the American Museum of Natural History in New York in 1937. After being stolen and recovered in 1964, the stone was returned to its display in the museum, where it can still be seen to this day.
Sunrise Ruby
Valued at over $30 million, the 25 carat Sunrise Ruby is the most valuable non-Diamond in the world. Considered one of the rarest gemstones yet discovered, it boasts almost perfect color and clarity. Generally speaking, color and clarity diminish with stone size, but the Sunrise Ruby maintains all the qualities that make it one of the most revered of all precious gemstones.
Burmese in origin, the stone went to auction in May 2016 with an estimated value of $11 million but climbed to almost 3 times that figure in just 7 minutes, ending with a final sale price of $30.42 million.
Famous Ruby Rings
Although well suited to being set into necklaces, brooches and even tiaras, the Ruby is also perfect for being set in rings to suit all occasions. Often set surrounded by Diamonds to give a contrast between the clear purity of the Diamonds and the rich red of the Rubies, the stone has been adorned by the rich and famous for centuries.
Elizabeth Taylor's Ruby Ring
Not to be outdone by 3rd husband Mike Todds gift to Taylor of a set comprising a necklace earrings and a bracelet set with rubies and diamonds, Richard Burton gave Taylor a ring in which was set an 8.24 carat ruby surrounded by diamonds. The ring, made by Van Cleef and Arples was sold in 2011 for $4.2 million.
Carmen Lúcia Ring
Donated to the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History by Peter Buck, and named for his wife, the ring contains a Burmese Ruby of 23 carats, a size almost unheard of for the setting of rings.
Although considered one of the most valuable rings in the world, the piece has never been officially valued.
Sunrise Ruby Ring
We mentioned the Sunrise Ruby above, as a famous Ruby, so it's only right that it should also be mentioned here as the stone is now set into a ring with no other precious stones so as to not diminish it's beauty and ability to stand alone. Designed by Cartier, the ring is the most expensive item of jewelry in the world taht does not contain a Diamond of any size or quality.
Graff Ring
Containing a Burmese Ruby weighing 8.62 carats which was bought for $3.6 million dollars in 2006, the buyer – Laurence Graff – set the cushion cut Ruby in a simple mount for a client and renamed it after himself.
In 2014, the ring came up for auction at Sotheby's in Geneva, and Graff bought it for a second time – this time for his own collection – for the then record price of $8.6 million.
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Music 101 : The Math
Musical notes are related to each other through ratios of frequencies. Our ears have a roughly logarithmic scale. Therefore, pairs of notes which have similar ratios, sound alike in arrangement. As an example, in the below clip, I am playing a C4 and F4# first and F4# and C5 later (first on a flute and then on a piano). The frequencies are 261.63 Hz (C4), 369.94 Hz (F4#) and 523.25 Hz (C5). Ratios are 1 : 1.414 (√2) in both the cases. Note that the type of the instrument hardly matters in discerning the arrangement.
http://bharathpatil.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/C4F4Sharp.mp3
Real instruments don't produce pure tones, there are a lot of harmonics and each harmonic fades at a different rate. This set of characteristics of a particular instrument is called timbre. Timbre makes instruments sound different from one another although they ma be playing the same note.
Ears recognize tones with a frequency ratio of two to be in harmony with each other. For example, C4 (261.63 Hz) and C5 (523.25 Hz) are basically the same note but C5 has twice the frequency as C4. Therefore, a musical scale extends from one note to the next note that is twice the frequency. Within a scale, most modern musical traditions have a maximum of 12 notes.
Just Intonation vs Equal Temperament
Research has shown that for some not so completely understood reasons, we like notes that have a simple ratio of integers among themselves. The most basic example is that of the octave itself. That is, notes with a frequency ratio of two appear to be same note. The next smallest set of integers that can be used to form a ratio is 2 and 3. Infact, this happens to be the case with the notes C and G ( Sa and Pa in Indian notations). Therefore, C and G also happen to be the next most harmonious pair of notes. The Just Intonation temperament constructs all the notes within a scale using such simple ratios. More details here.
But, Just Intonation presents a practical problem. Singers don't come with machine tuned voices. They would want to shift the reference scale as per their comfort and the mood of the song. If we want to shift the reference scale to another note other than C, then we have to re-tune all the notes around the new base note as per the ratio requirements. Imagine a pianist tuning all the strings every now and then to suit the singer. That would be disaster (although modern electronic instruments make this easy again). Musicians worked around this problem and approximated these ratios to the nearest numbers that formed a equal geometric progression. Such an arrangement is called Equal Temperament. For most people including several professional musicians, the difference between Just Intonation and Equal Temperament notes is not noticeable at all. Very few audiophiles and musical geniuses may be able to tell the difference between the two. More details here.Therefore, to make life easy, I will use Equal Temperament notes for all discussion from now on.
The 12 notes, the 7 major notes and scale shifting.
As mentioned previously, most modern musical traditions use a maximum of 12 notes within a scale. Some Arabic scales use 24 notes while there are other cultures which use only 5. Nevertheless, the fundamentals of learning music remain the same. Therefore, I will continue to use the 12 notes with 7 major notes as the reference through the rest of the series. It was also discussed that these 12 notes are in a geometric progression. Therefore, it follows that the frequency ratio between each note and the next is 1:21/12. Within these 12 notes, for reasons unknown (probably due to the obsession with number 7 and the cultural positive reinforcements over centuries), 7 of these notes happen to sound very natural and comforting when played consecutively. These are called the major notes in the west (Sargam in India). If we denote the step size from one note to the immediate neighbor as one, then the major notes can be represented as below –
Position Western notation Western numbering Indian notation
0 C Unison Sa
2 D Major Second Re
4 E Major Third Ga
5 F Major Fourth Ma
7 G Major Fifth Pa
9 A Major Sixth Dha
11 B Major Seventh Ni
12 C Octave Sa
On a piano, all the major notes are white keys. The minor keys are black keys. The same applies to Indian instruments such as the harmonium. We can now place the 5 minor notes between the major notes. These are just the missing positions in the above table. i.e 1, 3, 6, 8 and 10. The complete set is given below.
Position Western notation Western numbering Hindustani notation
1 C#/D♭ Minor Second Komal Re
3 D#/E♭ Minor Third Komal Ga
6 F#/G♭ Augmented Fourth Tivra Ma
8 G#/A♭ Minor Sixth Komal Dha
10 A#/B♭ Minor Seventh Komal Ni
Piano keys with notations for reference
Now on, through this series, I will be referring to the western notation and the positions for ease of teaching. Positions are very useful in teaching relative arrangement of notes. If the difference in positions of two pairs of notes is the same, then the pairs sounds similar. Going back to the first example in this post, the position difference between C and F# is the same as F# and the next C. Therefore, the two pieces sounded similar. I recommend that people use a piano/electronic synthesizer vs any other instrument for the first lessons on music as these instruments reflect the math in the music in the simplest manner. To test the theory of relative positions, you can try the following experiment – Play the two sequences below on a piano and check if they sound similar –
Case 1 : C, D, E, F, G, A , B, C (Positions are 0, 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 12)
Case 2 : C#, D#, F, F#, G#, A#, C, C# (Positions are 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13)
The two sequences played are the C and the C# scales. You can here me play it below –
http://bharathpatil.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/CandCSharpScales.mp3
Just for fun, you can try all the other 10 possibilities with different starting positions (D, D#, E and so on..) while keeping the relative positions between the successive notes same as the above examples.
Now that we have understood the theory, we can get started with the practicals. In the immediately following posts, I will elucidate the techniques for synthesizing and recognizing a small sub-set of notes which are the easiest to start with.
Bansuri – The Hindustani Flute
Flutes are probably the oldest of the man-made musical instruments. A cut bamboo might have served as the first resonating column and the wind, the first flautist that inspired a passerby nomad. My guess is that the first flutes probably looked like the pan flutes shown below –
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I theorize that the idea of making multiple holes within the same bamboo and to cover/uncover holes to produce different notes requires some ingenuity and would have taken several centuries if not millenniums before we got a transverse flute that looks like the one below –
This kind of transverse flute was independently invented by the Europeans and the Indians. The association of flute with Krishna (Indian god and an Avatar of Vishnu) indicates that this instrument was already quite popular around 2000 BC. Given that Krishna was a cowherd and played "cool" folk tunes for Gopikas, Krishna's flute was probably closer to the relatively short south Indian Venu or the smaller versions of Bansuri than the modern north Indian bass Bansuri. Infact, it took nearly 4000 years before the Indians reinvented the Bansuri. Pannalal Ghosh(1911-1960) was one of the first musicians to employ the Bansuri for serious Hindustani Classical Music. In the process, he experimented with the bore size, number of holes and the length of the flute to invent the bass Bansuri that I am going to describe in more detail in this article.
A typical Bansuri covers 2 octaves. Depending on the construction quality and the bore size, some notes of the 3rd octave can be played too. Smaller bore sizes allow reaching higher octaves. Why? Smaller bore size means lesser volume of air. To sustain the standing waves in the flute takes a lot of energy. And to sustain notes of the higher octave takes even more energy. Therefore, with lesser volume of air, the higher modes of vibration become more viable.
You can hear me playing a D4 flute below. The notes are D4 (fundamental), D5 (first harmonic, 2x) and A5 (second harmonic, 3x). I paid nearly 66$ for this flute and it is totally worth it.
http://bharathpatil.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Flute.mp3
What is this D4?? This is the lowest note that this Bansuri can play (technically, there is one more lower note, but this where the transposed C starts for this flute. In other words it is the scale of the flute). In Indian musical terminology, this would be Re. The fundamental frequency is 293.66Hz.
The Bansuri like all other flutes uses a resonating column of air to produce the various notes. The blowing end has a cork that blocks the energy from escaping from the blowing end. The other end is the first open hole. The fundamental mode of resonance has nodes on both the ends and just one antinode in between. Therefore the length of the column is half the wavelength. Here is an interesting puzzle.. If you actually measure the distance between the open ends, multiply this distance by 2 and name the value is λ, divide the speed of sound (c)by this λ, you would get a frequency that is higher than the note that you hear when you blow. Infact, when I tried this, I got an error of 10% !!!. Engineers like me would be jobless if simple mathematical models worked. Thank god, they don't. The devil is always in the details. The actual phenomena is much more complicated than the simplistic theories of a both ends open pipe. For starters, the energy does not escape efficiently from only one hole. The next hole plays a part too. To test this, I tried closing the next hole and got a variation in the frequency. This proves that the simplistic assumption that only the closest open hole plays a role in deciding the frequency is wrong. Therefore, it means that the effective length of the column is actually more than the distance between the blowing hole and the first open hole. Experts who make flutes have to take this into account among several other such non-idealities. It is no surprise that a good concert Bansuri sometimes costs more than 10x that of a normal one.
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House Oversight Committee Chairman Darrell Issa has demanded that former Internal Revenue Service (IRS) official Lois Lerner, a key figure in the IRS targeting scandal, give the committee any emails from her personal account that she might have used to conduct official business.
Issa sent a letter Tuesday stating that the committee's investigation of the issue has shown that Lerner sent some official documents to her personal email address, The Hill reports.
That "raises concerns" about whether the committee can thoroughly ascertain Lerner's role in the targeting affair merely from official emails, Issa said in the letter that was also signed by Ohio GOP Rep. Jim Jordan, chairman of the Oversight subcommittee on Regulatory Affairs.
The IRS scandal consisted of targeting conservative groups for special scrutiny when considering their applications for tax-exempt status. Lerner, formerly director of the IRS's Exempt Organizations unit, has been on administrative leave from her job since May.
In doing official business through a personal email account, Lerner might have avoided automatic archiving of government emails, making it more difficult for the IRS to provide the committee with requested documents, Issa's letter said.
If Lerner refuses to comply, Issa would have the option to subpoena documents, a spokesman for the Oversight panel said, according to The Hill.
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Between 1982-1991, during Lebanon's civil war, 96 foreign hostages of 21 national origins--mostly American and western European--were kidnapped in Lebanon. While most were released, at least 9 were murdered or died in captivity. After many failed attempts by various groups or governments to free the hostages, the U.N., Iran and Israel finally came to the negotiating table to free the remaining hostages.
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Christián Herc, né le  à Levice en Slovaquie, est un footballeur international slovaque qui évolue actuellement au poste de milieu central au Grasshopper Zurich.

Biographie

Débuts professionnels
Né à Levice en Slovaquie, Christián Herc est formé au FC Nitra avant de rejoindre l'académie des Wolverhampton Wanderers en 2014.

Prêté en  par les Wolves au DAC Dunajská Streda jusqu'à la fin de la saison, Herc est à nouveau prêté à ce club pour une saison en .

Le 22 avril 2018, il se met en évidence avec cette équipe, en étant l'auteur d'un doublé en championnat, sur la pelouse du MŠK Žilina, permettant au Dunajská Streda de l'emporter 2-3.

Le , Herc est prêté pour une saison au club tchèque du MFK Karviná. Il joue son premier match quatre jours plus tard contre le SFC Opava, en championnat. Il entre en jeu à la place de Tomáš Ostrák, lors de cette rencontre remportée par son équipe sur le score de deux buts à un.

Grasshopper Zurich
Le , Christián Herc s'engage en faveur du Grasshopper Zurich. Il fait sa première apparition sous ses nouvelles couleurs le , lors de la première journée de la saison 2021-2022 de Super League face au FC Bâle. Il est titularisé et son équipe s'incline par deux buts à zéro. Herc inscrit son premier but lors d'une rencontre de championnat face au FC Lucerne le . Son équipe est menée très tôt dans la partie, d'un but signé Silvan Sidler et Herc égalise après la mi-temps (1-1 score final).

En sélection
Christián Herc représente l'équipe de Slovaquie des moins de 18 ans de 2015 à 2016, sélection avec laquelle il marque deux buts.

Avec les moins de 19 ans, il inscrit un but contre l'équipe de Chypre en mars 2017.

Le , Christián Herc joue son premier match avec l'équipe de Slovaquie espoirs, contre l'Espagne. Il entre en jeu lors de cette rencontre perdue par son équipe (5-1). Il marque ses deux premiers buts avec les espoirs le , contre le Liechtenstein, contribuant ainsi à la victoire de son équipe (2-4). Quelques jours plus tard, il marque un but contre l'équipe de France. Le mois suivant, il inscrit encore un nouveau but, contre la Géorgie. A de nombreuses reprises, il officie comme capitaine des espoirs.

Christián Herc honore sa première sélection avec l'équipe nationale de Slovaquie le 25 mars 2022, lors d'un match amical contre la Norvège. Il entre en jeu à la place de Stanislav Lobotka lors de cette rencontre perdue par son équipe (2-0).

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Pele Signed Team Brazil 16x20 Photo (PSA COA)
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Photo measures 16" x 20" in size and has been hand-signed in black felt-tip pen by Pele.
Pele is widely regarded as the greatest player of all time. Pele has also been known for connecting the phrase "The Beautiful Game" with soccer. In 1999, he was voted World Player of the Century by the IFFHS. In 1999, Pele was elected Athlete of the Century by the IOC. That year, Time named him in their list of 100 most influential people of the 20th century.
According to the IFFHS, Pele is the most successful league goal-scorer in the world, with 541 league goals. During his career, Pele scored 1281 goals in 1363 games, which included unofficial friendlies and tour games. In Brazil, he is hailed as a national hero for his accomplishments in soccer and for his outspoken support of policies that improve the social conditions of the poor.
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La Brew Ha Ha, Happy St. Jean-Baptiste Day Everyone!
Forgive me for getting in on this holiday late, but I've been busy with family these last few days. Lots of birthdays and visits happening! But now that I'm back, I thought I'd spend some time playing catch up. As usual, our trip up north took us through Duncan and some of the best beer shopping on the island.
And wouldn't you know it, I happened to find a specialty beer that was brewed in honor of this day, at least for the residents of Squamish, BC. Known as La Brew Ha Ha by Howe Sound, this Belgian-style Blonde Ale is a strong customer that is consistent with the brewing traditions of the La Belle Provence! As someone who's sampled many a Quebec brew, I can attest to the fact that traditional Belgian beers are quite the hot ticket there. And whether it is Unibroue, Brasseurs du Temps, McAuslan, or Dieu du Ciel!, they are adept at producing some pretty strong ales!
Overall, I was reminded of La Fin Du Monde, but with a lighter flavor than its predecessor. It was also highly reminiscent of a strong white ale, in that it had some strong notes of banana and clove spice as well. And the fact that it combined these together in a faithful way is consistent with what I've come to expect from Howe Sound and their specialty lineup.
Happy belated St.Jean-Baptiste Day everybody! Stay tuned for my coming review in honor of Canada Day, dedicated to a beer that was brewed in honor of Canada Day: Innis and Gunn's Canada Day 2012!
Not long ago, I was tasting this beer's peer, known as the Dirty Blonde Pale Ale. I couldn't help but mention this beer in that review, given its obvious quality. And so I went back to the beer store, picked up another 4 pack (which is their thing) and resampled it to make sure my impressions were fresh and informed!
Many months ago, I found myself endlessly sampling West Coast IPA's. This was done partly out of a general sense of affection, but also out a desire to see just how many decent varieties we seem to produce here in the Pacific Northwest. As part of this research, I picked up not one, but two IPA's produced right here in BC.
Established back in 2006 in Aldergrove BC, Dead Frog quickly expanded to feature its four original varieties: a lager, a honey lager, a pale ale, and a nut brown. Since then, they've expanded this repertoire to include a number of fruit beers and several signature brews. It seems appropriate then that of these two IPAs, one is a regular item while the other is part of an experimental lineup, which fall under the name of "Fusion Hopped".
This beer is a relatively new installment in the Dead Frog lineup, and one which appears to be a permanent addition in the 650 ml series. Overall, I would say that this beer is an inspired example of a West Coast IPA, blending Citra, Cascade and Columbus hops with North American and European malts. What results is something typical of IPA's, with strong, slightly sweet malts, a floral, bitter, and citrusy hop bite that contains distinct notes of grapefruit. And of course, it balances all this with a higher than normal alcohol content (6.5 % alc/vol). A good spring or summer beer for folks who are accustomed to stronger beers or just love the taste of hops.
Here we have a specialty brew which appears to be part of a growing group of beers known as the "Brewmaster Series". This series seems to revolve around the concept of specially hopped beers, given the nature of their releases so far. This includes the new "Fusion Hopped Pilsner" and of course the beer which I am reviewing here, the "Fusion Hopped IPA". This specialty IPA combines dry hops and heavier malts with characteristics typical of an India Pale Ale. The end result is a dark, slightly heavy beer that's accented by a big hop taste that contains discernible traces of dry hops and bitter grapefruit. In this way, it blends some of the best aspects of a dark ale with an ESB and an IPA.
But allow me to tell you what I thought of their Honey Hefe, as I feel I am in the unique position to speak about it before most other people will get a chance. Combining local honey from the Empress Hotel's own beehives with a German-style hefewiezen, Hoyne has produced yet another winner which also happens to be a very refreshing take on the summer wheat.
God, I love summer! The warm weather, the sunshine, the barbeques and beers on the patio. And beers specifically made for summer are a total delight, aren't they? Nothing goes better with hot weather than a nice, cold, refreshing lager, summer ale or wheat beer. Hence my brewers like to release these as seasonals whenever the summer rolls around There's just something about a golden-hued or cloudy orange beer that goes well with warm winds, hot sun and the smell of grilled meat and everything that's in bloom.
And hence why I picked up Tree Brewing's new white ale, which arrived a few weeks back in my community, just in time for summer. Unlike their hefewiezen from a few years back, this one is a distinctly Belgian style wit – unfiltered, unpasteurized, and made with what I can only assume is a Belgian strain of yeast. The taste certainly alludes to as much, and is consistent with some of the best wits I've had in recent years.
Conclusion, a good summer beer! And I recommend you get some since, if their hefeweizen is any indication, this beer is strictly a summer affair. So find yourself a six pack, pull up a chair on the patio, and indulge!
Just the other night, the winners of the 2012 Canadian Brewing Awards were announced. It all took place in a gala ceremony in Montreal, the final event in a two day conference that also overlapped with part of the 19th annual Mondial de la Bière. As usual, the list is long and varied, but I've managed to procure the list with its many winners and honorees. Here they are, ordered by category and place. See if you can't spot some of your favorites!
Silver: Sleeman Original Draught, Sleeman Breweries Ltd.
Brewery of the Year – Central City Brewing Co.
Back from Ladysmith for the weekend, and I just happened to find myself some new beers while making a routine stop at one of Duncan's many liquor stores. Man, that town is stocked! And this time around, I discovered a special feature. Brewed by Central City from Surrey, BC (the same makers as the famous Red Racer lineup), their Imperial IPA is what you might call an IPA on steroids, or a very strong IPA. Either description would be apt.
As an Imperial IPA, it is strong in terms of its alcohol content (9.5% alc/vol), hop content (90 IBU's), and malt flavor. The end result is something that can be a bit overwhelming for the uninitiated, but which is a rewarding experience for fans of strong ales and IPA's alike. And in many ways, the different strengths serve to round each other out, providing a drinking experience that is both challenging, yet strangely balanced.
In the end, this beer lives up to the advertising. When a beer includes the term "Imperial" in its title, it means a beer of greater strength and density. As such, one can expect a beer with some strong, coarser malts and real toasty flavor. And where IPA's are involved, one can also expect plenty of hops and a flavor that gravitates between the floral, bitter and citrusy. And that's exactly what this beer has going on! If you're a fan of the strong, challenging, sweet, and bitter, pick yourself up a bottle before it goes back to the mainland.


The Gold Tone ML-1 "missing link" banjo perfectly bridges a tonal gap left previously unabridged by production banjos.
Béla Fleck has his own heroes. One of these, John Hartford, made extensive use of a low-tuned five-string banjo (a twelve-inch Farland from the 1920s) in his music. While Béla had already been playing a Gold Tone CEB-5 Cello Banjo, he felt that there should be a banjo to fill the gap between the cello banjo (tuned to G, an octave below the standard banjo) and the standard five-string. As such, the ML-1 "Missing Link" came into being. Tuned to open C (in a G configuration, i.e. an octave below the fifth fret of a standard five-string) the ML-1 features a twelve-inch, three-ply maple rim supporting a bronze tone ring. A specially-made Remo Black Suede head carries a custom 7/8" bridge and an all-wound custom string set hooks up to a Gold Tone Terminator tailpiece. The hard rock Canadian maple neck is topped by a rich black ebony fretboard, honed to a compound radius (5" to 9") and fitted with jumbo frets. The gorgeous art nouveau inlay pattern (of Béla's own design) travels the length of the neck all the way to the peghead, interrupted only by a Zero Glide nut (for super-accurate intonation and low-friction tuning). Black bindings and black buttons on the Master Planetary tuners complete the elegant look. Includes Pro Setup, hardshell case, manufacturer warranty, and free shipping.


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Jaime Bergman, född 23 september 1975 i Salt Lake City i Utah, är en amerikansk fotomodell och skådespelare.

Bergman gifte sig den 24 november 2001 med David Boreanaz, som medverkar i TV-serien Bones.

Filmografi (urval)

2004 – Angel, avsnitt Time Bomb (gästroll i TV-serie)

2000–2002 – Son of the Beach (TV-serie)

2000 – Shasta McNasty, avsnitt Leo Is a Pain in My Ass (gästroll i TV-serie)
2000 – Brutally Normal, avsnitt Mouth Full of Warm Roses (gästroll i TV-serie)

1999 – Beverly Hills, avsnitt The Loo-Ouch (gästroll i TV-serie)
1999 – Kärlek ombord II, avsnitt Trances of a Lifetime (gästroll i TV-serie)

Framträdanden i Playboy-specialutgåvor
Playboy's Playmate Review Vol. 16 augusti 2000 – sidorna 4–11
Playboy's Playmates in Bed Oktober 2000 – sidorna 10–13

Externa länkar

Födda 1975
Amerikanska skådespelare under 2000-talet
Amerikanska TV-skådespelare
Amerikanska fotomodeller
Kvinnor
Levande personer
Skådespelare från Salt Lake City
Playboy Playmates


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The UN Went Full Force on Climate Change This Year, But Will It Change the Business World?
BYMythili Sampathkumar
December 16, 2019, 4:13 PM UTC
As United Nations member countries wrapped up the 25th annual climate change negotiations conference in Madrid, the world saw yet another round of pledges from the private sector to do its part in fighting climate change.
The question remains if the commitments made in Spain and earlier in the year at various global climate conferences are just "clever accounting and creative PR," as 16-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg said, or the actual wave of change needed in order to contain global warming and combat the ravages of a changing climate.
But what all these initiatives and pledges really tell us is that assumptions about the private sector not caring about climate change are somewhat inaccurate. However, the change is being spurred on by a minority in terms of overall company value, and what could actually make a much bigger impact on climate action is government regulation to support those business leaders.
Changing business for a changing climate
Fortune spoke with several CEOs and business leaders this year about their efforts to change their industry and put pressure on colleagues to operate in acknowledgement of the climate crisis.
A study conducted by consulting firm Accenture, coupled with a progress report from UN Global Compact, an effort to bring CEOs into the sustainability fold, both noted a majority of the 1,000 CEOs surveyed in nearly 100 countries were not happy with the way their industries or operations were responding to the emergency. This year seemed to give them a chance to help accelerate some sort of change.
This past week in Madrid, thousands protested, negotiated, and pledged at the UN meeting to further refine commitments under the Paris Agreement. Along with them, nearly 800 companies agreed to conform with the Science Based Targets Initiative, a collaboration between the UN Global Compact and think tanks like the World Resources Institute and World Wide Fund for Nature.
Corporations like Nike, Microsoft, Nestle, and McDonalds have agreed to be evaluated based on recommendations laid out by scientists in reports like those from the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), which has been frequently cited by Thunberg and other activists as a guideline.
In October, mayors from around the world gathered for the C40 conference in Copenhagen. In an interesting move, the organization named the mayor of car-centric and once massively polluted Los Angeles, Eric Garcetti, as its chair.
As President Donald Trump withdraws the U.S. from the Paris Agreement and favors the oil and gas sector's plea to rollback environmental protections, business leaders were also present to collaborate with local governments on issues like more 'green' public and private transport, job training programs, and other community-based efforts.
Climate Executive Officer could be a new title
Of course, the trend has been slow to take hold due to the fear of losing revenue and maintaining commitments to shareholders. But, despite the criticism of the fossil fuel industry, companies in other sectors like banking, software, and even infrastructure seem to actually want real change, while maintaining profits.
Regardless of the challenges, CEOs like Mads Nipper of Denmark-based Grundfos are undeterred. His company is the largest water pump manufacturer in the world for urban infrastructure and private use.
But Nipper told Fortune he sees the purpose of Grundfos as not just to make a profit from the sale of pumps, but to "be passionate about making contributions to the world's energy efficiency and… finding creative solutions" to the world's water-related issues.
Nipper has not experienced pushback on putting water high up on the climate adaptation agenda, given that droughts, floods, and coastal erosion are just some of issues resulting from unchecked greenhouse gas emissions.
Nipper said, however, that Grundfos has the "privilege" of being a family-run corporation that has been focusing on sustainability and corporate social responsibility for decades, as well as operating in a country whose national government has enacted climate-friendly policies. As the Accenture report pointed out, the trickle-down effect of this from top leadership is a key factor. It has afforded him the luxury to be "wildly ambitious" in setting a goal to help 300 million people around the world access clean water.
"It starts in our own house," Nipper said about how the company plans to achieve that goal. Grundfos has worked on its own value chain and operations to limit its carbon footprint. He noted the internal-first approach to climate action may not work in every industry, but it goes a long way in at least "limiting the damage" done by the private sector.
The next step after "taking our own medicine," he said, is to actually do something "climate positive" in terms of external services and products.
Money cannot be 'neutral'
One of the industries in which it might make sense to evaluate climate-related impact in services first is banking.
The United Nations had made a show of focusing on climate change with a separate day-long summit dedicated to it during its annual General Assembly this past September. During the week, several initiatives were announced, including the Partnership for Accounting Financials (PCAF).
PCAF includes more than 50 lenders, like Amalgamated Bank and various U.S.-based credit unions, who are going to start evaluating borrowers by their carbon footprint and the environmental impact of what the loan would finance, using science-based targets.
As the former head of the UN climate agency Christiana Figueres said: "Every investment we make today has an emissions lock-in. The quality of investment today equals the quality of energy tomorrow and our quality of life forever."
Keith R. Mestrich, president and CEO of Amalgamated Bank, told Fortune that the banking sector has a responsibility when it comes to climate change.
"You cannot shift the economy in the ways called for by the scientists and world leaders without having finance aligned," he said. "That is right there in the Paris Climate Agreement, and right now the banking community is far behind in its response and continues to make loans that are making the crisis worse."
CEO of Triodos Bank in the Netherlands, Peter Blom, agreed.
"Money is not neutral," said Blom. "If all financial institutions recognize the power of money and the responsibility that comes with that, then solutions will follow."
These are great notions in theory, but whether the climate-vetting process in lending will be effective still needs to be evaluated. Triodos Bank, Blom noted, is at an advantage.
Since it is located in a country with a more climate-friendly regulatory environment and because of the business culture in northern Europe, it has never lent to fossil fuel companies. The bank's carbon emissions are automatically lower than many American financial institutions that did not grow with sustainability as a central ethos.
Still, Mestrich said PCAF is a good base for setting new standards in institutional lending.
"The borrowing entity doesn't have to do anything differently," Mestrick said. "The bank is using data it has from the client and publicly available emissions data to calculate the emissions at a portfolio level. So, for example, if I have $100 million in mortgages that equals X megawatts of energy use based on average home energy use, and the CO₂ of that energy in my markets is Y, then the emissions from my mortgage portfolio is XY."
It seems the relative ease of the concept, though possibly complicated in how will actually be applied, is what may make more American banks sign on to it and perhaps what may be a catalyst for regulations governing the industry in the future—maybe even under a Green New Deal, the proposed legislation to transform the U.S. economy with a transition away from fossil fuels.
Both Blom and Mestrich said their institutions could potentially decline loan applications based on an emissions portfolio calculation, with a bit of leeway.
Mestrich explained Amalgamated could "decline to be involved" with new applicants based on not meeting science-based targets, but will actively work to help its current clients to "align our portfolio" to those targets once a clear analysis has been established.
For Triodos Bank, Blom explained, it will consider "transition investment," meaning a potential borrower's business model may not meet the science-based targets, "but the entrepreneur has decided for instance to convert to organic farming. There we can decide to invest, but that would always be coupled with a clear road map, and a deadline for meeting our investment criteria. If the entrepreneur does not succeed in making the transition, we would end the relationship."
Again though, those who signed onto PCAF only represent about $2 trillion in assets, a drop in the bucket when considering large institutions like JPMorgan, Citibank, and HSBC continue to include fossil fuel-based projects in their portfolio. But Nipper said, "peer pressure" could go a long way, particularly when investors and shareholders have become increasingly aware of their money being used toward large-emissions projects.
Does it all come down to peer (and shareholder) pressure?
Grundfos came out in 2015 as one of the first European companies to align itself with two of the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals, in part to set a tone in the private sector and encourage others to do so, as well.
Though Nipper admits the company's influence over American or Chinese corporations "is still ahead of us," he is hopeful not just investors, but employees, will look to other companies and ask their leadership, "Why aren't we doing the same?"
So, while the criticism by activists and non-governmental organizations of the inaction at this year's meeting in Madrid is warranted in terms of concrete policies at the national government level, there is a chance of a bit of hope on the private sector side.
The crucial point here is how much time it will take for momentum to build among the most polluting companies—something scientists say there is not much of before we do irreversible damage to the planet.
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He uses invisible training wheels.
He's never been to France.
He's never ridden with Look no-hands, Ma!!!
He has a big dumb face.
He was never a member of *NSYNC.
Louis Armstrong isn't his grandfather.
He doesn't believe in handle bar streamers and motorcycle noises.
He doesn't let his kids ride Huffy's.
He's never ridden a bike.
Matthew McConaughey ate his removed testicle to retain infinite youth and beauty.
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PRINCETON, NJ - The Yale men's fencing team ended its second day of competition at the Ivy League Round-Robins ranked fifth overall. While the Elis suffered two defeats against co-champions Columbia and Penn, they fought valiently against strong opponents.
Three members of the team narrowly missed All-Ivy honors. The top six individuals in each weapon are recognized for their performances. Walter Musgrave finished the meet ranked 7th in saber overall, with Cameron Allen and Jonathan Xu ranked 8th in foil and epee, respectively.
The next competition will be NCAA Regionals, held on March 11, in which ten of the Bulldogs will face top-performing opponents from other schools with the hopes of qualifying for nationals.


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Reflections on Long-Term Relational Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis: Relational Analysis Interminable
Lord, Susan
Routledge / Softcover / 2019-04-01 / 0367150166
Relational / Interpersonal Psychoanalysis / Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
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Reflections on Long-Term Relational Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis explores how relational analysts think about and pursue long-term therapeutic relationships in their practices. Most therapists will work intensively with several of their clients over many years, but more examination and exploration are needed into what is taking place inside of these mutual long-term relationships. Each contributor offers theoretical material, case examples, and some discussion about their views and experiences with long-term work.
The chapters cover a range of topics that focus on aspects of the therapeutic relationship that are unique to long-term psychoanalytic work. They include work with various issues such as trauma, death and dying, cross-cultural issues, suffering, mourning, neuropsychoanalysis, unique endings, attachment, intimacy, and the many ways in which therapists change along with their clients as they go through life stages together.
Reflections on Long-Term Relational Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis will be of great interest to psychoanalysts, psychodynamic psychotherapists, psychologists, social workers, workers in other mental health fields, graduate students, and anyone who is interested in change processes.
Susan Lord has done it again- this time pulling together a riveting collection of intimate "stories from inside long-term treatment" written by a wide-ranging group of gifted "relational" clinicians: a group that is diversified with respect to training and orientation but that shares a common bond, namely, a passion for cutting deep and broad; infinite compassion and heart; tremendous courage and determination; strong belief in the transformative power of "mutuality" and "relationship"; keen ability to negotiate therapeutic impasses; indestructibility and capacity to survive relational turbulence; and unwavering faith in the psychotherapeutic process as a means of effecting enduring and characterological change. Lord, who clearly holds "moments of authentic meeting" as central to the work of healing old wounds and facilitating the emergence of new possibilities, is offering readers (whatever their level of expertise or therapeutic approach) the rare opportunity of peeking into the sacrosanct chambers of experienced clinicians who are daring to reveal tender, loving, and vulnerable details about how they enable clients to triumph over their internal demons and realize their potential. In response to the frequently asked question, "How long will this take?" I have often found myself responding, "It depends upon how ambitious we are." The beautifully and compellingly crafted narratives in this generous and tender volume certainly speak to the reality that if client and therapist dare to dream big and aim high, then the sky is truly the limit; the vignettes reinforce the idea that "you should shoot for the moon because, if you miss, you'll still land among the stars." Bravo to the thirteen therapists who first gave their hearts to their clients and are now giving their hearts to us. Thank you, Dr. Lord."-Martha Stark, MD, Faculty, Harvard Medical School; Co-Founder/Co-Director/ Faculty, Center for Psychoanalytic Studies; award-winning author of 7 Books including Relentless Hope: The Refusal to Grieve
"This edited collection makes an important contribution to the literature on longer-term analytic treatments. Susan Lord has invited an interesting group of authors who grapple with the knotty question of "How long is 'enough' treatment? These authors make the solid case that developmental relational traumas leave deep lasting internal injuries that may require longer-term treatments. Threaded through the chapters are case examples demonstrating the hallmarks of effective relational treatment: empathy, recognition, authenticity, attunement and the complexities of attachment ruptures and repair within the context of trauma histories. This book should become required reading for those in mental health training and for practitioners in the field."-Jill Salberg, Ph.D., ABPP, clinical associate professor and clinical consultant/supervisor, New York University Postdoctoral Program in Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis; faculty and supervisor, The Stephen Mitchell Center for Relational Studies, The Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy and visiting faculty, Tel Aviv University, School of Continuing Medical Education; editor of Good Enough Endings: Breaks, Interruptions and Terminations from Contemporary Relational Perspectives (2010)
"Concepts of time and the illusion of timelessness are central to understanding both the unconscious and psychoanalysis. Still, few if any books address these notions as they directly impact treatment duration. Susan Lord's excellent collection is a welcome exception. She and an outstanding roster of contemporary contributors turn a relational lens to questions as old as psychoanalysis itself: How much is enough? Is there such a thing as too long? This book belongs on the shelf of anyone who is interested in the study and practice of psychoanalysis."-Steven Kuchuck, DSW, President, International Association of Relational Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy; Editor, Clinical Implications of the Psychoanalyst's Life Experience: When the Personal Becomes Professional
Part I: The Terrain
An Interview with Joyce Edward JOYCE EDWARD & SUSAN LORD
Long-Term Psychotherapy: Whyever Not? (A Question of Assumptions) PATRICIA DEYOUNG
It Takes as Long as it Takes: Therapists' Subjective Experiences of Long-Term Therapy JEAN KOTCHER
In Defense of Long-Term Treatment: On the Vanishing Holding Environment WILLIAM MEYER
Long-Term Treatment in the Rearview Mirror WILLIAM MEYER
Part II: Trauma and Issues of Attachment
Mourning the Melancholy Object: Giving Voice to Traumatic Experience CAROL GANZER
The Role of Ethnicity and Culture in the Long-Term Treatment of Childhood Trauma SHOSHANA RINGEL
It Takes a Long Time to Grow Young: Working Relationally with Developmental Trauma NATALIE PEACOCK-CORRAL
Masks, Walls and Metaphors: Reflections on Long-Term Treatment KATHY FARGIONE
Part III: How Could It Be Otherwise?
Being Still: Sitting with Suffering in Long-Term Relational Practice JOAN BERZOFF
Till Death Do Us Part: Relational Work and Terminal Illness SUSAN LORD
Looking Back Through 38 Years of Practicing Relational Psychoanalysis in Search of Answers to the Question of Interminability STEFANIE SOLLOW GLENNON
Neuropsychoanalysis and the Repressed: Rendering What is Possible in Long-Term Psychotherapy JANE ABRAMS
The Longest Goodbyes: Analysis Everlasting ANTHONY BASS
Susan A. Lord, Ph.D. is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Social Work Department at the University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH, USA. She is a Taos Institute Associate, an Associate Editor of the Journal of Family Therapy, and maintains a private practice in York, Maine.
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