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A little mirri in the middle, all three motionless in their own thoughts, watching the flames. The fire that was extinct threw soft reflections on the lady's beautiful faces, which now blushed her rare inner vitality. He wondered himself that he had opened his heart. He had never spoken so much about himself. And he would never talk again.
Finally he put his hand on Christophe's hand and said:
– What are you doing to the child?
He had thought about that from the very beginning. He spoke, spoke, was just like another woman, as drunk. But he just thought about it. Right after Christophe's announcement of the incident, he had already built a whole novel in his heart. He thought of the child that his mother had left, good luck to grow it, weave a little soul around his own dreams and love. But he said to himself:
– No, it's bad, I'm not allowed to enjoy the accident of others.
However, that wish was stronger for him. He spoke, spoke, and his silent heart warmed up with hope.
Christophe said:
– We've thought about it. Oh little puppy! Not Olivier and I can't grow it. It needs woman care. I thought maybe you would like a friend to help us…
M: We can hardly breathe Arnaud anymore.
Christophe went on:
– I wanted to talk about it with you. And then Cécile just got the best out there. When he heard the incident and saw the child, he was so moved; he seemed to be so joyful and said to me: "Christophe…"
M: We stopped the heart of Arnaud; he no longer heard anything, in his eyes blinded, he would have screamed:
– No, no, give it to me … Christophe talked. M: We didn't hear what he said. But he forced himself to be silent. She remembered how Cécile had opened her heart, and she thought:
– She needs it better than me. I have my beloved husband … and everything else I can think of … And I'm the older one …
That's why he smiled and said to Christoph:
– That was a good thing.
But the fire on the stove had gone out; and likewise the redness of his face. So, those tired and affectionate faces no longer showed their usual submissive goodness.
– A friend betrayed me.
This idea pushed Olivier Jeannin to the ground. In vain,
Christophe tried to shake him back to life, in a gentle way.
– What are you doing now? he shouted. The fact that a friend is deceiving is a daily affair, just like poverty, illness, struggle against fools. I have to get up against it. If he can't get up, it's because he's a foul man.
– Ah, that's what I am. I'm not afraid to change my mind.?. An eagle, one who longs for tenderness and dies if it is no longer available.
– Not your life is gone: after all, those you love to love.
– I don't believe any more. No more friends anymore.
– Olivier!
– Forgive me. I do not doubt you, even when there are those moments when I suspect everything … myself … But you are strong, you don't need anyone, you can live without me.
– He's even easier.
– You're cruel, Christophe.
– Good friend, I treat you hard; but I'll do it for you to bounce back to resistance. Listen, hide it, shame the sacrifices of those who love you, and your own life for the creature that makes you ridicule.
– What about those who love me? I love her.
– Work. One that you were excited about before…
-… no more excited me. I'm tired. It feels like I have left life. Everything is so far away from me, far away … I see, but I don't understand anything anymore. a book, a dozen actresses or against her… Ah, how do I feel like I am old! There is no hatred in me, no resentment, no one: everything is unfortunate about me. I feel that there is no purpose… Do you write? Why write? Who understands us? I have written so far only for a single creature; all I was was just for him … Now there's nothing. I'm tired, Christophe, tired. I would like to sleep.
– Well, sleep my friend. I'll control you.
But to sleep, Olivier was the least. Ah, if the sufferer could sleep, sleep for months until the pain has passed away from his renewed being until he is a new person! But nothing can give him this gift; and he would not want it. The deepest suffering would be for him to suffer from suffering. Olivier was like a fever sick that just fever survives. It was a real fever; it regularly rose in the cloudy hours, especially in the evening, at dusk, in the light of the light. And for the rest of the time he left him in a broken space, in poisoning love, in a slumping memory, in a burial of one and only thought, just like an intelligent who chews the same mouthpiece without knowing it; all of his brain powers were paralyzed, they were absorbed by one single indelible thought.
He did not have Christophella's ability to precipitate his affliction, to curse the one who was guilty of it. Olivier was more visionary and fairer, he knew that he was a responsible person and that he did not suffer alone: Jacqueline was also a victim, – was his victim. Jacqueline had relied on her care: what did she do to her? If he had no power to make him happy, why was he bound by another? Jacqueline was right when she cut off those ties that threatened her with death.
– It's not her fault, Olivier thought. It's me. I loved her badly. And I really loved him. But I couldn't love her because I was never able to love her.
So Olivier blamed himself; and maybe he was right. But it does not help to repent of the past: it would not prevent repentance from starting again, if it could begin; and it prevents life. A powerful man is the one who forgets the evil and what has been done to him – even, O us, even the evil that he himself has done – forget the point when he sees that the act is no longer helpful. But man is not strong with his mind, but with the passion of life. Love and those passions are distant relatives to each other; rarely do they merge. Olivier loved; he was powerful only against himself. In the state of passivity he had been in, he was prone to all the injuries. He was hit by influenza, then throat and pneumonia. He was sick of a good part of the summer. Christophe was faithfully treated by Mrs Arnaud n; and they were suppressed by the physical disease. But they were powerless against the spiritual illness; And gradually they began to feel that submissive grief, frustrating and tiring of themselves and longing to escape.
The accident isolates man into a strange state of loneliness. Others are haunting instinctively. It feels as if they fear it is infectious; at least it bored them; Trying to save the vicinity of an unfortunate one. How few are there that forgive people for suffering! The old story of Job's friends is always repeated. Elifas Teman accuses Job of being insane. Bildad Suah is of the opinion that Job's accidents are punishments for his sins. Sofar Naemma condemns him for being brash. " And finally, Elihu Barakel's son, Busi, of the tribe of Ram, is angry with Job, to keep his soul more God."- For the few, sorrow is really serious. Many are called, few are chosen. Olivier was them. Just as a misanthropist said," he seemed to be pleased to have been treated badly. There is no advantage of being unhappy: doing herself. "
Olivier couldn't talk to anyone, not even the closest ones. He noticed that such a bully was another. Only his beloved friend made that persistent and disturbing pain impatient. Christophe felt too clumsy to fix it. But to be honest, this man, whose heart was noble, and who himself had a lot of suffering, was unable to own the pain of his friend. A man is so inadequate. Although he would be good, pathetic, patient, he suffered thousands of pains of death: he does not know the pain of another if one has a toothache. And if the disease continues, he's almost ready to think the sick is moaning too much. How much harder it is to understand when the pain is completely invisible, to the depths of the soul! A person who doesn't have it is nervous, that his neighbors are in such a bad mood because of a feeling that does not move another at all. And besides, he craves his conscience to calm down:
– And what can I do for it? Don't talk about it.
Not really speaking. The sufferer cannot do good things except by loving him, loving the primitive blindly, without trying to convince him that he is not sick, without trying to heal him, only by loving and pitying him. Love is the only remedy for wounds of love. But love is not even endless when it is the most; they do not have enough of a limited warehouse. When friends say or write to each other what they have come up with when they feel they have fulfilled their duties, they retreat wisely aside from the sick as a criminal. And because they are secretly ashamed of helping to play so little, they start to help him less and less; they try to get sick to forget them, and they try to forget themselves. And if they are still disturbed by the unhappy, if the echo of his appeal penetrates their escape, they will severely reproach that unruly man who does not stand up to his ordeal. Let us be assured that if he falls under his burden, there will be the following despicable secret in the good faith of men:
– That damn! I thought he was better.
How untold good may be in the midst of such general selfishness to make a small affectionate word, a sign of subtlety, a look that pity and loves! Then you will notice the value of goodness. And how poor everybody else in the world is alongside it!… For the sake of goodness, we came to Arnaud Olivier Jeannin now more than anyone else, Christophek alone, who was so dear to the dying man. And yet, Christophe forced himself to a very commendable patience; he hid in love with his friend what he thought of him. But Olivier, whose clear view of suffering was still sharpened, noticed Christophe's struggle against himself and that his sorrow was a burden for Christoph. It was enough to turn her away from a friend and bring her desire to excuse him:
– Go away!
In this way, the accident often takes away hearts that love each other. Like a grain whisker that separates chaff and grains, it sorts it into another bunch of things that want to die, and another that wants to live. The terrible law of life, even stronger than love! A mother who sees her son dying, a friend who knows her friend's drowning – unless they can save them, they will save themselves, don't die with them. And yet they love them a thousand times more than their own spirit…
In spite of his deep love, Christophen was sometimes forced to flee his friend. He was too strong, he could be too well, he was suffocated to live in the midst of such an airless pain. How she shamed herself! He suffered the death penalty when he could not do anything for his friend; and when he had to get revenge on someone, he demolished his anger at Jacqueline. Although M: Arnaud had spoken to him with so clear-cut words, Christophe still severely condemned Jacquelea, as a young, full and intense character, who has not yet experienced enough life, so he is relentless in its weaknesses.
Christophe went to see Cécile's friends and the child who had been entrusted with Cécile's treatment. It refreshed his soul. Cécile had completely changed this loan; he now looked straight out of a young, happy, refined, sensitized. The escaping of Jacqueline was by no means provoked in him any unexpected hopes of happiness. He felt that Jacquel's memory would take Olivier further from him than if Jacqueline had been present. Moreover, the confusion of emotions in his brain had already passed by him: it had been a crisis that had also been healed by Jacquel's dislocation. Cécile soon returned to his usual peace, and he no longer understood how he had lost it. His best longing for love has now been found in his love for the child in love. With the marvelous imaginative power of the woman – intuition – she also got the man she loved in that little being; and there was Olivier in his weakness, totally in his power, his own; and he was allowed to love him, loves passionately, with the same pure heart as that innocent child and his bright, blue eyes, light-moist eyes…. Ah, however, the other child is not exactly the same as if it were our own pomp! with an equally pure heart as that innocent child and his bright, blue eyes, light-moist eyes… Not that his affection would be confused by the sadness of the lower limbs. Ah, however, the other child is not exactly the same as if it were our own pomp! with an equally pure heart as that innocent child and his bright, blue eyes, light-moist eyes… Not that his affection would be confused by the sadness of the lower limbs. Ah, however, the other child is not exactly the same as if it were our own pomp!
Christophe now looked at Cécile with a whole new eye. He remembered the following
ironic words of Françoise Oudon:
– Where is it that you and Filomela, who would agree so well, do not love each other?
But Françoise knew the reason, though not Christophe himself: once a man is Christophe, it is rare for him to love a creature that could make him good: he prefers to love one who can make him bad. Opposites attract each other; Nature is looking for its destruction, it strives for an intense life that burns itself, not a sensible and self-saving. And this act of nature is good for a person like Christophe, whose purpose is not to live as long as possible, but as vigorously as possible.
But Christophe, who was not as clairvoyant as Françoise, thought that love was a blind and inhumane power. It brings together those who cannot suffer each other. It prohibits those who are of the same kind. Its lifestyle is minimal compared to what it destroys. Luckily, it takes me from the will of man. In an accident it breaks the human. What good does it ever do?
And while he saw your love for you, he saw the ironic and gentle smile, and the smile said to him:
– Ungrateful!
Christophe could not have gone to some of the Austrian delegation's night outings. Filomela sang Schubert, Hugo Wolf and Christophe Liedi there . He was happy about his own and his friend's success, a friend who was now admired by the constituency. Among the general public, Christophe's name gained more and more value in the day; Lévy-Coeur was no longer entitled to be ignorant of it. His compositions were played at concerts; Opéra-Comiquehad taken his song. The invisible favorites took care of him. The mysterious friend who had been helping him many times still promoted his efforts. Often Christophe felt that friendly hand in his business: somebody kept his eye on him all the time and kept himself secret. Christophe had tried to find out who it was; but the helper was outraged by the fact that Christophe had never tried to make him clear, and now he remained inaccessible. In addition, Christophella had a lot to remember: Olivier was in his care and Françoise in his thoughts; just this morning he had read in a newspaper that Françoise had been ill in a dangerous disease in San Francisco: Christophe imagined
In these painful thoughts, he avoided the praises of the evening calls; he had gone alone to a smaller branch. She stood on her back against a wall, in a manger, half-shaded behind green plants and flowers, and listened to Filomela's elegant and warm voice singing Schubert's Lehm; and the wings of the tones lifted the whole despair of memories into his soul. Opposite him the other wall had a large reflector that reflected the bright lights of the adjacent big hall. He didn't see it: he looked at himself; and his eyes were shaken by the tears of tears… Suddenly, his body began to shake, as if Schubert's old shaking tree, without any reason. He stood there for a second, Kalma's pale, motionless. Then his eyes disappeared, and he saw in front of him a "friend" who looked at him from there … a friend: a friend. Who was he? Christophe knew nothing but that he was a friend and that he knew him as a friend; and leaning against his back in the wall and looking at him from the eye to the eye, Christophe still trembled. Friends smiled. Christophe didn't see The shape of his face or body was not the color of his eyes, not whether he was large or small and what kind of suit. Only one thing he saw was that he was sorry for the divine goodness of his smile.
And suddenly, in the mind of Christophe, the smile aroused an already forgotten memory of his earlier childhood … He was then six, seven years old; he was at school, was unhappy, parents and stronger comrades had humiliated and beaten him, they had all ridiculed him, and the teacher had punished him innocently; Christophe had squeezed into a corner, alone, bridle like others were playing, and he wept silently. A small and upset girl who hadn't been playing with others – (Christophe saw her vividly at the moment, though she hadn't thought about her here: the girl was short-lived, her head was big, hair and eyebrows white like linen, eyes very light blue , cheeks wide and diaphragm, lips thick, fluffy face, and his little hand red); The girl had come to Christophe, stopped in her mouth and looked at Christophe crying; then he had put his little hand on the head of Christophe and said to him with grace, quickly, smiling piously: just like this friend:
– Don't cry, don't cry!
Then Christophe was no longer able to hold his pain, he had begun to voice his voice, and pressed his little girl's apron, a baby who hocked with an increasingly shaky and gentle voice:
– Do not Cry.
That girl had died some time after that, just a few weeks later if Christophe's memory; when he comforted Christoph, he was already killed near him … Why did Christophe now think of him? There was no connection between the forgotten little deceiver of the forgotten German city, and the young nobleman who watched him this time. But there is only one soul in the universe; and even though the millions of beings in the world look different from each other, just as the celestial bodies circulating in the air, the radius of the same thought or love shines in all the hearts that are separated by hundreds of years. Christophe now saw the light of the same light that he had once seen with that little comforter on his lips…
This only took a short time. The flock of great crowds blocked the door and covered Christoph in the other hall. Christophe quickly retreated out of the mirror; he was afraid that his disgusted state of mind would be noticed. But when he got a little calm, he wanted to see that friend again. He was uneasy that only a friend would have left the party. She went to the big hall. And in the midst of the crowd of people, Christophe found him, even though he wasn't looking the same as he was now. Now Christophe got to watch her profile; he sat in the middle of a great group of unmarried women; the elbow against the edge of the armchair, the torso slightly bowed, the head on his head followed by the other people's smart and distracted smile on their lips; His face was like that of the young St. John, who was RafaelListening and watching others in the debate , eyes in the seminary, smiling at their own thoughts…
Then his friend lifted his head and saw Christophe, and he wasn't stunned at all. And Christophe noticed that the friend's smile was meant for him. Christophe bowed to her and moved toward her.
– Don't you know me? asked a friend.
Then Christophe suddenly knew him:
– Grazia… he said. [See Jean-Christophe Paris I,
At the same time, the ambassador, Mrs. Miss, went over and she expressed her joy that this long-awaited encounter was finally happening. And he introduced Christoph "Countess Berény". But Christophe was so moved that he hadn't heard anything, not even an alien name. He was still just his little Grazian.
Grazia was a two-third year old. A year ago, he had married a young attaché of an Austrian delegationwith the one who belonged to the nobility, a family of an imperial prime minister, a dude, an elder, a fine man, a long time ago; Grazia was really in love with her and still loved her, though she condemned her life. His old father was dead. The man was appointed to the Austrian Embassy in Paris. By virtue of her acquaintance with Count Berény and her own charm and bright intelligence, that girl from the price who had previously been too timid soon became one of the most noteworthy women in the Parisian sophistication, without trying to do that in any way, but easily getting home to it. Such power is a woman's youth and beauty, and charm, as well as the knowledge that she can charm. And just as great is that he has a peaceful heart, the healthiest and I hear, as in Graziah, who, therefore, found his happiness in his perfect longing and in harmony. The beautiful flower of life was opened; but Grazia had never lost the peaceful music of her Latin soul, which had been tuned by the Italian light and the mighty peace. He had naturally gained a great deal of influence in Paris's refinement: he did not surprise him and could use it intelligently to support the artistic and philanthropic endeavors if he were secured in those matters; he was taken care of by the official protection of his springs: for even though he was able to perform according to his worth, he had retained the desire for secret independence from the childhood, which had been somewhat insane in the secluded villa in the countryside, so that the world bored him while amusing him;
Grazia hadn't forgotten her great friend Christoph. The child that was secretly burned by innocent love, though, no longer existed. The current Grazia was a very sensible and not a romantic woman. He thought softly to a childish exaggerated affection. But he was always moved when he remembered it. The picture of Christophe had coincided with the cleanest moments of his life. Whenever he heard his name, he felt pleasure. And he enjoyed every success of him, as he would have had a share of it: for he had thought Christophe would succeed once. When he got married, he tried to meet Christoph. He invited him to a stranger and put his former daughter's name in the invitation letter. Christophe hadn't noticed that little thing and he had thrown the letter into the paper basket without answering it. Graz was not hurt by it. He then kept more and more Christophe without knowing his work and his life. Grazia's friendly hand helped Christoph in the war that the newspapers had just started against him. Of course, pure Grazia did not have anything to do with the world of newsagents, but when it came to helping a friend, he was able to covetly charm those gentlemen who he could have kept the least. He invited his house to become the editor-in-chief of the worst bark of the dog beast; and quite easily he twisted his head; he knew mair man's self-love; he deceived him so skilfully, the man without hiding the core of the matter, he didn't need anything else to pass through the astonishing and despicable attacks that Christophe had suffered: it was enough to stop the chase immediately. The editor-in-chief left the next day without publishing an already wretched article, and when the author of that chronicle asked the reason for rejecting his writ, he barked him. Still, he did more: he gave a commandment to an all-wise picent to make an article that praises Christoph within two weeks; it was made, and it was so admirable and silly as hoped. Grazia also invented the idea of arranging performances by her friend in the delegation, and when she knew that Cécile was taking care of Christoph, she helped Cécileak to become known. Then he took on his relationship, which he had in the German diplomats world, quietly, calmly and skillfully arousing the state-minded interest in Christophea from exile from Germany, and finally he tried to make such a translation in the belief that the emperor would be the order that would open the gates of that patriotic artist to his great patriotic artist. And while it was too early today to hope for such a great mercy, however, Grazia managed to get even a promise to look through the fingers if Christophe were to lie down for a few days in her birth town. that would open the gates of that country to a great artist honored by his patriotism. And while it was too early today to hope for such a great mercy, however, Grazia managed to get even a promise to look through the fingers if Christophe were to lie down for a few days in her birth town. that would open the gates of that country to a great artist honored by his patriotism. And while it was too early today to hope for such a great mercy, however, Grazia managed to get even a promise to look through the fingers if Christophe were to lie down for a few days in her birth town.
And now Christophe, who had long been familiar with the intimacy of this invisible friend, had not known who he was, had met him in that young woman like Saint John, who smiled at him.
They call each other from past times. What they said to each other did not know Christophe. The talk of the person he loves does not hear more than he sees. Only love. And when you deeply love, don't even think of loving her. Christophe's head did not get the idea. Graz was there: that's enough. There was nothing else…
Grazia's call was interrupted. A young, very tall and beautiful man, – elegant, beard carefully driven, head semi-bald, looking bored and disdainful, – watched Christophea through his monocle, and now bowed with self-conscious courage to him:
– My husband, introduced Graz.
The hall's huma began to belong again. The inner light went out of Christoph. He just as stiffened, silent, bowed to the Lord as a response, and withdrew from the point.
How comical are the harsh demands of the artistic souls and the childish laws that control their emotional life! It was hardly Christophe again to find his friend, whom he had not cared for at the time Graziah loved him, and which he hadn't remembered for years, so he immediately felt that Graz was his, his possessions; the fact that the other had taken him was as if he was theft: Graz himself had no right to give himself to another. Christophe didn't even wonder what his feelings really were. But his creative demon, for his part, took care of the matter, and in the following days gave birth to some of his most beautiful love songs.
For quite a long time he didn't go to see Grazia. His own sorrow and Olivier's illness were very hard for him. Finally, one day, when he found the address given by Grazia, he decided to go to his strangers.
He got up the steps of the messenger's dwelling, and heard a hammer in the inside. There was clutter in the front room, full of boxes and travel coffins. Lakeija replied that the Countess could not be reached. But when Christophe, having left his business card, was disappointed to leave, then the servant ran away from him, apologized, and urged him to come back. He took Christophe to a small hall; its carpets were taken out and wrapped in roll. Grazia appeared in front of her with a bright smile on her lips, stretching out her hands with joy. The whole Christophe's silly pit disappeared. He grabbed that hand as deeply happily as it was handed over to him and kissed it.
– Ah, said Grazia, I'm so happy that you came! I was afraid I would have to go without seeing you!
– The way out? Are you going to travel somewhere? Christophe's soul was again covered by a dark shadow.
– As you can see, Graz replied, showing the disorder in the room; at the end of this week we are already out of Paris.
– For a long time?
Grazia made an unclear movement:
– You can't say that.
Christophe was trying to talk. Her throat was suffocated.
– Where are you going?
– To the United States. My husband has been appointed as the first secretary to the delegation.
– And then, then … did Christophe… (and his lips tremble) all over?
– My friend, said Graz, shaking his voice …
No, not in the end.
– I just found you right away to lose.
Christophelle had tears in her eyes.
– My friend, replayed Graz.
Christophe covered his eyes with his hand and turned away to conceal his movement.
– Don't be sad, Graz said, lowering her hand on her hand.
Even now, Christophe thought of a little German girl. They were both silent.
– Why did you come so late? asked Graz finally. I tried to meet you. But you didn't answer the invitations.
– I do not know, I did not know it, slurred Christophe … Say, as you have just as many times helped me, even if I do not it might have guessed … I Teillehän debt of gratitude for allowing me to visit Germany?. Did you be the good angel who protected me?
Grazia replied:
– I was so happy when I could do something for you.
I owe you so much.
– What? asked Christophe. I have not done any good to you.
– You don't know, Graz replied, what have you been to me.
And he talked about the time when he met his granddaughter Christophe with Stevens and when she got her, her compositions, awakened to discover everything that is beautiful in the world. And gradually he gradually resurrected and told Christoph, through the shore and briefly, but with enough translucent words of his then childhood: how he had taken part in Christophe's sorrows; told about a concert where Christoph was hated and where Graz cried; and Christophhe wrote to Christophe: for he had not received it. And believing in his imagination, Christophe combined him, listening to the past, his mind and his tenderness that he now felt affectionate for a gentle being.
They talked innocently, heartily with joy. And when he spoke, he grabbed Christophe Grazia. And suddenly they both silenced: for Grazia noticed that Christophe loved her. And Christophe also noticed the same…
Before ancient times, Graz had loved Christoph, and Christophe had not cared about him. Now Christophe loved Grazia in turn; but Grazia no longer had any other feelings for him than peaceful friendship: he now loved another. As is often the case, one of them had a lifetime to go before another, and it was enough to change their fate for life…
Grazia pulled out her hand, which Christophe did not hold back. And for a moment they were puzzled and speechless.
Then Grazia said:
– Remain goodbye.
Christophe once again complained about his grief as he did.
– So after all, did it end?
– Probably better.
– We can't see each other before you leave?
– No, Graz replied.
– Then what do we see?
Grazia made an unconscious and mournful movement.
– Right? Why did we then meet? asked Christophe.
But when he saw Grazia's reproach, he repaired the point:
– No, forgive me, I am ungrateful.
– I always think of you, said Graz.
– Oh, I can't even think of you, Christophe said. I don't know anything about your life.
Grazia described peacefully and in a few words to her everyday life, and how her day was spent. She spoke about herself and her husband, with a friendly and beautiful smile.
– Ah, Christophe said jealously, you love him?
– I love, Graz replied. Christophe got up.
– Goodbye.
Grazia rose as well. Then Christophe noticed that she was pregnant. And he felt in his heart an intolerable aversion, affection, jealousy, and deep pity. Grazia brought her to the door of a small-scale. That's where Christophe turned, took her out of hand, bent over and kissed them for a long time. Grazia didn't move, the creatures stood half-closed. Finally, Christophe went straight and went quickly to Graz without looking.
… E chi allora m'avesse demandato
dicosa alcuna, la mia risponsione
sarebbe stata solamente AMORE
con Viso Vestito d'um…
Day of the saints. Outside gray light and cold wind. Christophe was at Cécile. Cécile sat beside the child's cradle, leaning toward us: we stood at Arnaud; he had come in passing there to visit. Christophe dreams. He felt left out of happiness; but he didn't want to complain: he knew that luck was there… Sun, I don't have to see you to love you! On long winter days, when the color is dark, my heart is full of you; my love for me warms: I know you are there…?
Also Cécile dreams. He looked at the child, and finally he thought it was his own. Oh, the blessed power of dreams, life's all-out imagination! Life… What is life? It's not that cold mind and our eyes see it. Life is what we dream about. Love is a measure of life.
Christophe watched Cécile, whose strong face and wide-eyed eyes radiated the glow of motherhood instinct – more maternal than if she had been a mother. And Christophe looked at the gentle, tired faces of his second friend.
Mrs. Arnaud was like a moving book to her: Christophe saw the secret happiness of her husband's life and its suffering, a life that can sometimes, though not foresee, be as rich in sorrow and joy as Julia's or Isolde's love. But in a religiously bigger way…
Socia rei humanae atque divinae …
And Christophe thought that as unbelievable or unbelievable, neither the children nor the infertility would marry the happiness or accident of past or lost. Happiness is the melting of the soul, the harmony that sounds from the depth of the heart. And the soul's most beautiful tunes are: Goodness.
Olivier came into the room. His movements were calm; she was now brightened with a whole new serenity. He smiled at the child, squeezed Cécile's and Mrs. Arnaud's hands and began to talk calmly. Others watched him gently amazed. He was no longer a former man. In the loneliness that he had closed with sorrow, like the leafy weave into the casing, his hard work succeeded in stripping his grief, just as the caterpillar leaves the case. Later we tell how he now thought he had found a good thing for which he could sacrifice his life because he had no value other than sacrifice; and following the law of human emotions, he was also the warmed-up point of his soul on the day that he had decided to deny himself from life. Now they looked at her friends. They didn't know what had happened to him, and they did not dare to ask him; but they knew that he had been freed, and that there was no more sorrow in him, no bitterness, no matter, no one.
Christophe got up, went to the piano, and said to his friend:
– Do you want me to sing a song from Brahms?
– Brahmsink? asked Olivier. Do you now play your bloody songs?
– Now is the day of the saints, Christophe answered; forgiveness day for everyone.
He sang in a quiet voice so as not to raise a child, a few verses from a popular song of that schwab:
… Für die Zeit, wo du g'liebt mi hast,
Da dank i dir schön,
Und i wünsch ', dass dir's Anderswo
Besser mag geh'n…
("The time when you loved me, thank you, and be happier elsewhere…")
– Christophe! Olivier said.
Christophe closed her embrace.
– Well, my son, we've chosen a good part.
They sat, all four, at the bed of a sleeping child. They didn't speak anything. And if they had been asked what they thought – they would have "humbled the face" only answered :
– Love .


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As remote monitoring becomes more and more popular providers are starting discussions about how to harvest and use the incoming data. But a serious challenge lies in how to synthesize data coming in from different sources. People have preferences — you might even go so far as to say there are "Fitbit people" and "Apple Watch people."
"What we are trying to do with these devices is collect non-episodic data. Apple watches, Fitbits, all of these devices capture it for you now," said Ajay Mittal, associate director of IT at the American College of Cardiology. "Our top process was to harness this data that people are already using to support better outcomes."
Mittal and the team at ACC ran a pilot study aimed at integrating non-episodic data, or data that wasn't collected at a doctor's appointment, into the providers system. The team then looked at whether these data points could help improve long term outcomes.
The pilot included ACC employees. Each of the participants could choose from four different wearable devices. Fitbit was the most popular. Participants could go into the system and register their devices. The data on their activity was stored in a secure vendor portal while the pilot lasted for a total six months.
One of the struggles researchers found was that during this six-month period some participants stopped using the wearables.
"Some people were turning off their devices. Why? There is no way for us to find out.
It was somewhat sporadic," Mittal said. "But where we did get the data it was pretty good."
Mittal said the team was able to integrate all of the system. In the end Mittal and his team found out that one of the biggest challenges to harvesting data from patients remotely wasn't the technology but the legal matters.
"When people go to the doctor they have their blood test, cholesterol check and so forth," Mittal said. "But people only see a physician every six to 12 months."
And that is exactly why these non-episodic data points could be insights into patients' overall health in the future.
Mittal will be speaking in the session, "Harvesting Wearable Device Data," scheduled for Thursday, March 8th, from 11:30 to 12:30 p.m. in the Venetian, Palazzo B.

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ROTTERDAM, Netherlands — Canada's Milos Raonic and Denis Shapovalov are off to the second round of the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament.
The fourth-seeded Raonic downed Germany's Philipp Kohlschreiber 7-6 (8), 7-5 in a first-round match on Tuesday.
Shapovalov, seeded 10th, then beat Croatian qualifier Franko Skugor 7-5, 6-3.
It marked Raonic's first match since a quarterfinal loss to Lucas Pouille at the Australian Open last month. After that match, Raonic said he suffered a knee injury.
World No. 14 Raonic, of Thornhill, Ont., didn't face an easy draw as Kohlschreiber is ranked 32nd.
Shapovalov, of Richmond Hill, Ont., is ranked 25th, well ahead of the 351st-ranked Skugor.
Raonic will face Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland in the second round on Wednesday. It's a rematch of a second-round Australian Open match, won by the Canadian.
Shapovalov will meet Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic.
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I'm getting so excited; The Flamies are coming! The Flamies are coming! It's funny some people have interpreted Flamies to mean we're putting down crochet, and have missed out on the fact that the standard of the CLF for all members to bear, is the Flaming Hook of Justice! The awards are named after our beloved Flaming Hook.
One of the best perks of being FL is the fact that I get to know who won in advance, AND I get to see the wonderful award graphics as they are being made by 3-D graphic artist Darlisa Riggs (publisher and editor of Crochet Uncut). OMG they are so awesome this year, a completely different design to last year, and if I could afford to have the trophies made for real I so would! Beautiful rendering by a very very talented woman, I can not wait until they get unveiled! Darlisa has requested we keep it hush hush until she gives the nod, so this is all I can say right now. What I will say though, is the winners should just be thrilled to have them, beause they are gorgeous!
Thank you Darlisa! Check out Darlisa's work, her art website is linked in the top right hand corner of the blog! Please honor her talents by checking out her detailed and creative work!
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Legal Battle for Underfunded HBCUs in Maryland Continues
BALTIMORE — A 12-year lawsuit filed by Maryland's four historically black colleges and universities against the state will continue in December, with both sides preparing for oral arguments.
The four institutions - Bowie, Coppin and Morgan State Universities and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore - say they have been underfunded, while programs they've instilled to attract more diverse students have been duplicated by traditionally white institutions in the state. This makes growth difficult for HBCUs, according to Mike Jones, an attorney repressing the schools.
"This makes it more difficult for the schools to, number one, attract a diverse student body," Jones said; "makes it more challenging for them to develop business partnerships of the kind that can bring in funds."
Earlier this year, the schools declined an offer of $100 million over 10 years made by Gov. Larry Hogan, saying the funds were inadequate and the issue goes beyond money. Hogan's legal team said the financial commitment went beyond what the law required.
Jones brought up other states to explain why Gov. Hogan's offer wasn't sufficient. Mississippi agreed to pay its three HBCUs $500 million over 20 years after a Supreme Court desegregation decision in 1992.
Jones said the case must be resolved soon. He said the lack of resources has made it difficult for students to be successful on their own campuses. And it has led them, in some cases, to traditionally white institutions, or TWIs.
"Students at the HBCUs, because the libraries were inadequate, they would have to go over to one of the TWIs," he said. "For example, sometimes the people from Coppin would go over to UMBC."
Oral arguments are set for December 11, with the Circuit Court expected to make a decision on further action within the following few months.


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If you couldn't make it to On Vinyl's most recent event we hosted a few weeks ago at The Volstead Lounge–which featured tons of crawfish and some amazing live performances by Born Again Virgins, Fair City Fire and headliner Hunter Sharpe–fret not! We got you covered.
Not only can you check out the photo recap of the event here, but we've also got footage of Hunter Sharpe closing out the event in true rock 'n' roll style. Check it out below.
If you missed out on Hunter Sharpe and company at The Volstead, be sure to make amends and RSVP to catch OV's next event–Couchfest–an unofficial SXSW house party this Sunday (Mar. 10) from 2-11 p.m. Ages 18-20 pay $5, but anyone 21+ get in free; plus, for just $5 you can drink all day. Hope to see you there!


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A "high porch picnic" is a Texas expression for "an exceptionally good time." Our High Porch Block Party is a nod to Coach Fry's glorious career as one of college football's most unique coaches, on and off the field.
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December 6, Fineko/abc.az. The student team of Baku Higher Oil School (BHOS), which won the national ClimateLaunchpad Azerbaijan 2018 and represented Azerbaijan at the Grand Final of the ClimateLaunchpad, the world's biggest clean-tech business idea competition held in Edinburgh, came a winner once again. The ThermoNorth project presented by the BHOS students was recognized as the best at National Innovation Challenge Azerbaijan 2018. The contest was jointly organized by the Ministry of Economy, the Ministry of Transport, Communications and High Technologies, the State Agency for Public Services and Social Innovations under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Azerbaijani National Academy of Sciences and United National Development Program (UNDP) in Azerbaijan. The purpose of the event was to support The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
At the first stage, young Azerbaijani researchers and scientists presented 200 innovative ideas, out of which 17 projects were selected for the finals. The BHOS team comprising students Husseyn Aliyev, Elmar Askarzada, Yadigar Nazarov, Alexander Oborovsky, Murad Rahimov and their research supervisor, associate professor Amir Reza Vakhshouri took the first place and received the main prize of 5,000 manat. As the winners, they presented Azerbaijan at The Istanbul Innovation Days (IID), a well-known international annual gathering. This year, the IID featured #NextGenGov, focusing on emerging global trends impacting governance mechanisms and aiming to contextualize their potential implications around the world through.
Earlier this year, the BHOS team was invited to attend the international conference to be held under the title TRANS/SUM: Transportation and Mobility Technology Summit in Tokyo in December 2018. As expected, their innovative ThermoNorth project may be of interest to logistics and transportation companies participating in the conference.
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Tofu Tacos
I made this vegan taco recipe to celebrate my one year vegan anniversary this week. It was such a hit that I ended up making it twice this week. In fact, my non-vegan husband stated that this is his second favorite of my vegan meals. (My veggie burgers are his absolute favorite.)
Besides being rich in vitamins and potassium, bell peppers also contain a specific type of antioxidant known as lycopene. It gives red bell peppers their color. Lycopene is a carotenoid that helps fight free radicals that we acquire from natural exposure to toxins in the environment. I also shared with my husband that Lycopene might help prevent certain types of cancer, especially prostate cancer in men.
It's amazing how tofu can be transformed. This extra firm tofu was exactly what I needed to make these vegan tacos superb! From tofu scramble to tacos, it can be seasoned and used in a variety of ways. It's also an excellent source of protein.
Filling, tofutastic, protein-powerhouse, veggielicious, and only nine ingredients to make!
Author: The Sensible Vegan
Recipe Type: Main
Cuisine: Vegan
Serving: 5
Serving size: 2 tacos Calories: 255.4 Fat: 10.6g
Sat Fat: 1.6g Carbohydrates: 28.8g Sugar: 14.4g Sodium: 721.6mg
Fiber: 8.4g Protein: 14.2g
Please let me know how you like this recipe. I'd love to hear from you! Post your recipe photos #thesensiblevegan. Thank you!
Vegan Chocolates
I was looking forward to Valentine's day and making vegan chocolates for my husband. My daughter and I had a blast making these sweet treats, and we had even more fun presenting them and eating a few as well. My husband really loved his peanut butter cups. They tasted divine, and only require a few ingredients. The recipe for the peanut butter cups is located here in a different blog post. This post will focus on the heart shaped chocolates. They are rich, creamy, and only require two ingredient to make! You can find super heart shaped candy molds in almost every store baking section around Valentine's Day.
I was able find organic chocolate Koala Crisp cereal to give the chocolate the crunchy filling. This cereal is also gluten free and wheat free as well.
Decadent, rich, chocolaty, crispy, and only two ingredients!
Author: The Sensible Vegan
Recipe Type: Dessert
Cuisine: Vegan
Serving: 10
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 2 candies Calories: 163 Fat: 9.6g
Sat Fat: 5.7g Carbohydrates: 19.6g Sugar: 14.4g Sodium: 10mg
Fiber: 2.1g Protein: 2.1g
Please let me know how you like this recipe. I'd love to hear from you! Post your photos #thesensiblevegan. Thank you!
Barbecue Tofu Sliders
I don't remember exactly what I ate during the Super Bowl last year, and I was not vegan at that time. This year, I was very excited to make a quick, kid-friendly, and great tasting vegan recipe. The sliders were right on target, and they were gone as quickly as it took to make them. This is a simple, four-ingredient recipe, and the sliders taste absolutely amazing.
Tofurky makes quality products. I use the products in my vegan pizza, vegan quesadillas, vegan burritos, and much more. It is seasoned well, flavorful, and high in protein. The prep time is fast, and the roasted chick'n can be used is so many ways!
Tangy, sweet, crunchy, tender, filling, and only four ingredients!
Author: The Sensible Vegan
Recipe Type: Entree
Cuisine: Vegan
Servings: Four
Nutrition Information
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Sat Fat: 0,3g Carbohydrates: 17g Sugar: 8.9g Sodium: 389.8mg
Fiber: 9.5g Protein: 15.4g
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A First Look at Turbocharged Miniseries 'Fast Layne' to Follow
"Kim Possible," a Disney Channel Original Movie based on the beloved animated series, will premiere FRIDAY, FEB. 15 (8:00-9:32 p.m. EST/PST), on Disney Channel and DisneyNOW. In this comedic action-adventure, a live-action transformation of the original series, newcomer Sadie Stanley stars as the iconic teen hero Kim Possible along with Sean Giambrone (ABC's "The Goldbergs") as her best friend and sidekick, Ron Stoppable. Immediately following "Kim Possible," Disney Channel will present a first look at the new eight-part miniseries "Fast Layne," with an episode titled "Mile 1: the Voice in the Shed." "Fast Layne" will move to its regular timeslot with a second installment, "Mile 2: Paid to Drive," on SUNDAY, FEB. 17 (8:00-8:30 p.m. EST/PST). Both episodes will be available on DisneyNOW.
About "Kim Possible"
"Kim Possible" begins as Kim and her best friend and sidekick, Ron Stoppable, start Middleton High School where Kim must navigate an intimidating new social hierarchy. She is ready to tackle the challenge head-on, just as she has with everything else in life, but her confidence is shaken when she faces roadblocks at every turn - getting lost in the confusing hallways, being late to class and facing rejection during soccer tryouts from her frenemy, Bonnie. Kim's day starts to turn around when she and Ron meet and befriend Athena, a new classmate and Kim Possible superfan who is having an even worse day than Kim. With Kim's guidance and friendship, Athena transforms into the newest member of Team Possible. Soon, Athena starts to eclipse Kim just as the nefarious Drakken and Shego resurface in Middleton with a master plan to finally stop Kim. Now it's up to Team Possible - Kim, Ron, tech-genius Wade, new friend Athena and Rufus, a Naked mole-rat that Ron meets along the way - to stop these super villains.
"Kim Possible" also stars Todd Stashwick ("12 Monkeys") and Taylor Ortega ("Succession") as fan-favorite evil villain duo Drakken and Shego, respectively; Ciara Wilson ("OMG!") as new student Athena; Alyson Hannigan ("How I Met Your Mother," Disney Junior's "Fancy Nancy") as Kim's mom, Dr. Ann Possible; Connie Ray ("The Big C") as Kim's grandmother, Nana Possible; Issac Ryan Brown (Disney Channel's "Raven's Home") as tech-genius Wade; and Erika Tham ("Make It Pop") as Kim's childhood frenemy, Bonnie Rockwaller.
The live-action comedy-adventure also features cameos by multitalented actress/singer Christy Carlson Romano (Disney Channel's "Even Stevens") and Emmy(R) and GRAMMY(R) Award-winning actor/comedian Patton Oswalt ("Veep"). Romano voiced the iconic title character in the animated series, for which she was nominated for an Emmy, and Oswalt reprises his role as Professor Dementor.
"Kim Possible" was written by Josh Cagan ("The Duff") and Bob Schooley & Mark McCorkle (Disney Channel's "Big Hero 6: The Series," "The Penguins of Madagascar"). McCorkle, Schooley and Zanne Devine ("I, Tonya," "Easy A") serve as executive producers. The movie was co-directed and co-produced by Adam B. Stein and Zach Lipovsky (Disney XD's "MECH X-4"). The movie is produced by Middleton Productions, a subsidiary of Omnifilm Entertainment, and carries a TV-G parental guideline.
About "Fast Layne"
"Fast Layne" centers on twelve-year-old over-achiever Layne, who finds her orderly life thrown into a tailspin when she discovers a sophisticated talking car named "VIN" hidden in an abandoned shed. With the help of her eccentric neighbor Zora, Layne embarks on a high-speed adventure filled with secret agents and other surprises as the girls set out to unlock the mystery behind VIN's creation. When VIN needs some mechanical attention, Layne enlists the help of Cody, a smart and charming boy who works in his Abuelo's garage. Layne also navigates prodding questions from her younger cousin Mel, a nosy survivalist-in-training who is determined to uncover her secret.
"Fast Layne" stars Sophie Pollono ("The Young and the Restless") as Layne Reed, Sofia Rosinsky ("The Other Side of the Door") as Zora Morris, Brandon Rossel ("The Outsiders Club") as Cody Castillo, Winslow Fegley ("Teachers") as Mel, and Nate Torrence ("Star vs. the Forces of Evil") as the voice of VIN. Recurring cast members include Enid-Raye Adams and David Milchard as Layne's parents, Cheryl and Rob; Diana Bang as Kwon; Michael Adamthwaite as Riggins; Caitlin Howden as Aunt Betty; Reese Alexander as Principal Mugbee; and Ty Consiglio as Jasper.
Travis Braun (Disney Junior's "T.O.T.S.," "Vampirina," "Puppy Dog Pals" and "Muppet Babies") created the series and served as co-executive producer. Matt Dearborn and Tom Burkhard (Disney Channel's "Even Stevens," "Zeke and Luther" and "Phil of the Future") are executive producers. The series is produced by Lakeshore Productions, Ltd., was filmed in Vancouver, BC, Canada, and carries a TV-G parental guideline.


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Springtime at Chez MonkeyPosh
After the horrible winter here in Chicago, I love to sleep by an open window. To feel a breeze and wake up to the sound of the birds singing. I feel alive in the Spring. I get wanderlust in the Spring. I feel motivated and happier.
I have been working a lot in my yard lately, so I thought I would share with you some photos of my flowers and my little place in the world this Spring.
Lots of birds make the beams of my deck their home in the Spring. On one hand it is so sweet, but on the other hand, Robins are quite aggressive when they have babies to protect. I have been chased by more than a few just trying to hang in my back yard.
This is my jovial Finley and me in the back yard. Fin was born in November, so this is his first Spring. He loves rolling in the grass and chasing the geese.
View of the patio off the deck. I love when the grass is this green and looks like velvet!
Back yard.
Nothing like sitting on the deck with a nice bottle of wine in the evening. Anyone have a good wine rec.?
I hope all of you are having a beautiful Spring full of all things colorful and new.


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Most people short sell their home while they are still living in the home. They are maintaining the home, mowing the yard, keeping the air conditioning on, etc.
Most bank owned properties are empty for 3-6 months, if not longer. No one maintains the home during that time period. Empty homes are easy targets for vandalism and thieves.
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The grass and yard get overgrown. Pools deteriorate and the water turns green with algae.
In some Southern States, such as Florida, if a home is not air conditioned during the summer, then mold will grow on the walls inside.
In the Northern States, if a home is not heated during the winter, then pipes can ice up and break causing a lot of plumbing damage.
Even things as simple as sprinkler system can have problems when they aren't used for 3-6 months. A sprinkler system contractor recently told us that if the system isn't ran at least once a month, then it can have problems.
All these things added together cause bank owned homes to sell for much less than a short sale. That is why you should be proud that you are short selling your house.
You are doing a big part to help keep the housing market and your neighborhood. In addition, you are helping the entire economy because the housing market is such an important part of it.
Thinking about a loan modification?Our Ventura County loan modification kit will show you how to reduce your mortgage payment, keep your home, and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at email@example.com to request a Free Copy.
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Important Notice
Chris B Johnson, Prudential California Realty, and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorse by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?
Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.
However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.
We do not recommend that you stop paying your mortgage, because this will cause damage to your credit and could cause you to lose your home. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.
This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.
You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.
The views expressed here are Johnson's personal views and do not reflect the views of Prudential California Realty.
This information on How A Ventura County Short Sale Helps Preserve Neighborhood Values is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.


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See my other posts to see the new board I had made in Florida.
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Los Vivancos in Barcelona
These global superstars of dance perform their second show at the Tívoli
They were born to be stars and now, just like their father before them, they've made it. But in a different way. Sooner or later there will be a biography of a man named Pedro Vivancos who danced with Antonio and later learned kung fu in Japan; who founded dance, music and martial arts schools in Sant Cugat and Rubí, next to macrobiotic shops and alternative therapy centres; who had seven wives and 39 children (that we know of) and who in the mid-1980s was investigated for sectarianism while doing business between Canada and Mexico.
But now we have his sons and their 'Extreme Flamenco Fusión'. Under this tagline, the biblically named dancers, Elías, Judah, Josua, Cristo, Israel, Aarón and Josué are bringing 'Aeternum' to Barcelona. It's their second show since they decided to form the group in 2007 and started the world tour that turned them into a massive phenomenon. At the Institut del Teatre in Barcelona they received the title of professional dancers, but in reality they only solidified the artistic education instilled by their father: flamenco, music, acrobatics, martial arts and combat (he was a professional fighter).
This whole melting pot of influences comes together in a series of shows that combine dance and flamenco with a rock concert. Plus, 'Aeternum' features original music by Fernando Velázquez, composer of award-winning film scores such as 'El Orfanato' ('The Orphanage'); and Daniele Finzi, one of the creative minds associated with Cirque du Soleil, who has worked with Los Vivancos as an artistic consultant. In this audacious, free-spirited performance, 'Aeternum' deals with the battle between good and evil and with eternity. As a result, these artists seem to be filled with a devilish energy but an angelic conscience: Elías plays the cello almost suspended in the air, Judah combines breakdancing with flamenco, and Cristo becomes a fallen angel dancing to save himself. If their passionate faces and sweaty muscles are a temptation, their flamenco will deliver you.


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By: Kerry Hennigan
On Wednesday 29 August 2018 the Estate of Michael Jackson and the Michael Jackson ONE by Cirque du Soleil resident show held its annual celebration of the pop icon's birthday in Las Vegas. This year would have been Michael's 60th birthday, and the event was duly billed as the Michael Jackson Diamond Celebration.
MJ fans from all over the world (including myself from Australia, my friends from Toronto, Canada, and others from Hong Kong) gathered on the afternoon of the 29th in the vicinity of the MJ ONE Theatre at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino for a "meet and greet" opportunity with Estate personnel and special guests, which included Michael's costume designer Michael Bush (author of "The King of Style: Dressing Michael Jackson") and musician Greg Phillinganes who worked with MJ over three decades and was the musical director for Cirque's Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour (which I saw 14 times in 4 different countries… I think!)
There were 3 birthday cakes, two of which were divided up for all the fans in the MJ One theatre lobby (I missed out on this, but being gluten intolerant, wouldn't have been able to eat it anyway; but I'm told they were delicious). Most of the fans in attendance had tickets to attend the 7 pm or 9.30 pm MJ One shows. On presentation of our tickets at the theatre door we were issued with invitations to the after party which was being held outdoors at the Daylight Beach Club commencing after the 7 pm show.
Before all of that though was the "intimate" Q&A with the Michael Jackson Estate personnel, for which special invitations had been issued to fans who had responded to the call for questions posted by the Estate's on-line team earlier in the month. This was held in the bar area of RX Boiler Room restaurant in the Shoppes at Mandalay Place arcade. The submitted questions (or, a compilation thereof) were read out by an MC for Estate co-executor John Branca to answer. There were the inevitable calls for clarification or further information on some matters from those of us sitting in the books or standing at the bar tables around the bar, but Mr. Branca accommodated those as best he could in addition to the questions that had been prepared. The questions all pertained to further plans by the Estate for releasing new music, remastering videos, or opening a museum, and many other matters of interest or concern to fans.
There were no questions relevant to either of the MJ Cirque shows that I recall, and really, their track-record reflects the success of that creative collaboration. (I did overhear some fans – both from within the US and from overseas – comment how excited they were because it was to be their first time attending the MJ One show.)
After the meet and greet the action shifted back to the theatre lobby and boutique area at Mandalay Bay, which was where the pre-show red carpet parade of celebrities took place in front of a mass of media cameras. It was as "crazy" as the red carpet event I'd experienced at the official opening of MJ One back in 2013.
First into view were representative members of the show's cast, who were eventually followed by three of Michael's siblings who took their time talking to the media down the opposite end of the red carpet from my vantage point. The priority for my friends and I was to see Michael's eldest two children, Prince and Paris, who were announced as attending the event.
Unfortunately the crush of the crowd was so intense, and show time drawing near, that we retreated to the MJ One theatre lobby and eventually to our seats inside the theatre. Somewhere in the middle of all that we did manage to grab something to eat at the nearby House of Blues restaurant across the casino floor. (High quality finger food had been offered around to the fans attending the Q&A in The Boiler Room, where there was also an open bar, but those of us with food allergies needed some digestible sustenance – and a chance to draw a breath in relative peace and quiet).
Every year that I attend MJ One shows I noticed differences – although last year I missed out because the show was closed in the wake of the tragic mass shooting in the vicinity of the hotel. In December 2016, however, I thought the slightly shortened version of the show I saw had ramped up the beat – and the excitement – considerably from what I previously experienced, and it was superb. This year I was a little less ecstatic because the early numbers seem to be too much of a mash-up for any particular song/performance to create much of an impact (apart from leaving one breathless!). Once thing settled down into the longer performances – like Dirty Diana and Earth Song, it was just like "old times" watching the show. Earth Song is my favourite segment, given that I spend most of the time watching the footage of Michael on the big screen – my favourite MJ song from what is probably my favourite MJ era. The mature man and his message bring me to tears.
The finale, as always, was a blast, with us clapping and stamping along with the cast as they came through the aisles. Finally, when the lights came up and people began to disperse, I spotted MJ One (and Immortal) director Jamie King walking out past our seats, and was able to speak to him and take photos. In addition to his work on the Estate/Cirque projects, Jamie is well-known to MJ fans for having toured as a dancer with Michael on the Dangerous World Tour after making his debut at MJ's landmark Super Bowl half time performance in 1993. He has, of course, accrued a long and impressive list of credentials as a choreographer and director.
Now it was time to head off to the after-party which was in its very early stages when we reached the Daylight Club. The music was already pumping, and the VIPs were already arriving. There were curtained cabanas cordoned off on one side of the poolside Club for their use, but not all the special guests confined themselves to the area. I encountered This Is It director and Michael Jackson's long-time friend and tour director Kenny Ortega standing at one of the poolside bars and chatted with him. Later I brushed right past Greg Phillinganes as he was making his way through the crowd – but didn't notice until one of my friends pointed him out to me.
Sadly I we missed seeing the arrival of Prince and Paris Jackson. But really, after the hectic afternoon and evening we'd had, we "mature-age" fans were ready to head back to our respective hotel rooms. The Hong Kong gang stayed on and captured footage of Quinn Tivey, Elizabeth Taylor's grandson, presenting Prince and Paris with a posthumous award for their father from the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation. The award was in recognition of Michael Jackson's many charitable contributions in both time and money, as well as the way he set up his Estate (which stipulates a percentage go to charities).
In promoting the event the Estate had highlighted the collaboration with the ETAF as a way of honoring Michael's humanitarian legacy. It was an announcement that was greeted with unanimous approval by MJ fans everywhere. The greater recognition of this part of the pop icon's life, and the importance he placed on it, is of high priority to many of us.
While I normally avoid visiting the American southwest during summer because of the usually high temperatures, this was one of the few occasions when I've suffered the heat for the sake of attending an extra special event. I'm pleased to say that the stars (in the firmament and on the planet) aligned to make it a night I'll happily remember.


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"Stormy", my friend Big Bob's cat
Today is another overcast day on the Delmarva Peninsula. No complaints from this quarter. After the past two years of almost no rain during the spring and summer seasons, the farmers of the area are finally getting a decent growing season. Everything is so fresh and green. While it would be nice to have more sun, this isn't a bad trade off. We have still gotten enough sunny days for my tan to return.
My tan, that's ironic. All the years I laid out in the sun trying to get a tan and it never worked. I never lay out in the sun now and in fact, try to avoid the sun between 10 am and 4 pm, lest I reactivate my precancerous skin cancer condition. I have yet to put my toes in the sands of any of the beaches here on the eastern coastal shore. The closest I came to a beach was last year when my brother John visited me from Greenville, South Carolina and he walked the beach (in his brown dress shoes yet.) I stood on the boardwalk and watched him. Now I'm covered in a healthy tan all summer long without any effort. I never got a tan like this living in the middle of the woods in Pennsylvania. It must be the ocean breeze that produces such a tan.
I haven't taken my car out for a ride yet today, but I've been assured by a couple of friends that my check engine light was probably caused by me not screwing on my gas cap tight enough. The check engine light came on immediately after I got gas yesterday. In fact, even before I turned on my ignition, I was aware that I had not tightened the gas cap as much as I usually do (four turns.) Both of my friends said they had the same thing happen to them. They said they took off their gas cap and put it back on again but that it did take a few days for the check engine light to go of. I'm hoping that is my situation. I can't afford any more big expenses at this time. It seems as if once I get my spending under control, some unexpected emergency always pops up. The unexpected seems to be expected.
This morning I got up early to make my favorite Quiche Lorraine. I like my version best. I'll have this for lunch all week. I also baked some cinnamon muffins for Bill's sweet tooth. Actually, my sweet tooth too but I'll be gone for at least two days this week visiting my Mom in Pennsylvania and attending a couple of graduation ceremonies. Yes, I will go up to PA with my check engine light on. I'm confident that my gas cap caused the problem. If not, well I have Triple A. I've had it since 1982 and never used it. If my buggy does conk out I hope it's not in the middle of Newark, Delaware. Now wouldn't that be an adventure?


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text: JOYCE JORDAN, our Cadenza accompanist, grew up in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. She came to the University of Kansas where she graduated with honors in both Music Therapy and Music Education. She taught elementary general music, and was later a substitute teacher in Lawrence for many years. Joyce served as the choral assistant/accompanist for the Lawrence High School choral program for six years, and then held a similar position at Bishop Seabury Academy for one year. She has had diverse and extensive accompanying experiences and works with many local soloists and ensembles.


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When I'm looking for things to pair, it's not always about flavors. Sometimes I match ingredients by season and other times I go by color. In this case, I went with a theme of round things and made a carpaccio with scallops, kumquats, pink peppercorns, and a nice round olive oil.
This one is a lot of fun to eat because it starts off buttery from the creamy olive oil, and then it's sweet and tart with bursts of salt. Finally you get the sweet umami from the scallops that's tempered by the fragrant pink pepper and kumquat zest. Each bite is a little bit different from the one before it, and with a fun medley of tastes and textures, it's the perfect first course to impress guests at your next dinner party.
This is probably stating the obvious, but for the scallops, you want to use very fresh scallops. Ideally look for scallops that are still in their shells and have not been shucked. At the very least, look for scallops that are "dry", meaning they have not been treated with chemicals that are used to make most store-bought scallops plumper. Fresh scallops should smell like a clean ocean breeze, and they definitely should not be fishy. If you're unsure, don't eat them raw.
For the olive oil, I recommend a good quality creamy olive oil made with a higher percentage of ripe olives (it will be more yellow in color than green). I used an Australian one this time, but many Spanish olive oils will work well.
As for the salt, be sure to pick one that's flaky rather than chunky, and you ideally want one that has a relatively mild salinity with lots of umami.
Scallop Carpaccio with Kumquats
This dish is a lot of fun to eat because it starts off buttery from the creamy olive oil, and then it's sweet and tart with bursts of salt. (Recipe Credit: Marc Matsumoto of Fresh Tastes.)
- 4 "dry" sea scallops
- 4 kumquats
- 32 pink peppercorns
- 4 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon good sea salt
- Using a very sharp carving or sashimi knife, slice each scallop into 6-7 slices, across the grain.
- Slice the kumquats into very thin rounds, removing any seeds as you go.
- To plate, alternate the scallop slices with kumquat slices and top each kumquat slice with a pink peppercorn.
- Drizzle with the olive oil and then sprinkle with the sea salt. Serve immediately.
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Marc Matsumoto is a culinary consultant and recipe repairman who shares his passion for good food through his website norecipes.com. For Marc, food is a life long journey of exploration, discovery and experimentation and he shares his escapades through his blog in the hopes that he inspires others to find their own culinary adventures. Marcs been featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today, and has made multiple appearances on NPR and the Food Network.


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Khalia Russell aka DJ Kheeez is a senior, Public Relations major, Graphic Design minor from Brooklyn, NY. She is also one of the dope DJs on Howard's campus! As a half-Trinidadian and half-American girl growing up in Brooklyn, music was, of course, always a part of her life (especially Hip Hop and Reggae/Soca). She also attended performing arts schools which aided in her love and passion for music. Before she finally decided to become a DJ (in her Junior year of college), she would make different playlists for herself as well as friends and family, they covered a range of themes, occasions and emotions.
"I would say my DJ style is eclectic. I love to incorporate various genres of music, but I will always make sure that I represent who I am and incorporate my tinge of hip-hop and reggae/soca."
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DJ Kheeez has a wide range of playlists and mixes on her Soundcloud, check them out here!
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"Lit" Mix – This is my most recent project, and is a mix of my favorite songs to listen to when I'm about to go turn up, or just feeling like having fun.
Essentially, the purpose of all of my mixes is to generate a specific mood, or "vibe".


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Argentine president plans to nationalize Spanish oil company
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — President Cristina Fernandez on Monday proposed a bill to expropriate the 51 percent of shares of YPF oil company controlled by Spain's Repsol, moving ahead with the plan despite opposition from Madrid.
Fernandez said in an address to the country that the measure sent to Congress on Monday is aimed at recovering the nation's sovereignty over its hydrocarbon resources. She said the shares being expropriated will be split between the national and provincial governments.
The president complained that Argentina had a deficit of $3 billion last year as a net importer of gas and petroleum.
Spanish officials had earlier protested the plan, saying Argentina risks becoming "an international pariah" if it takes control of Repsol's YPF subsidiary.
Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Garcia-Margallo last week summoned Argentine Ambassador Carlo Antonio Bettini to convey concern over possible nationalization of YPF, which represents 42 percent of Repsol's total reserves, estimated at 2.1 billion barrels of crude.
"This president is not going to answer any threat, is not going to respond to any sharp remark, is not going to echo the disrespectful or insolent things said," Fernandez said to applause from business, union and political leaders at an official event announcing the proposed law.
"I am a head of state and not a hoodlum."
"We are the only country in Latin America, and I would say in practically the entire world, that doesn't manage its own natural resources," Fernandez said.
She said her proposal "is not a model of statism" but "the recovery of sovereignty."
But some analysts cautioned against the move.
"It is a bad decision," said Emilio Apud, a former Argentine energy secretary who now works as a consultant. "It gives the Argentine government a bad image" and will discourage investment, he said.
Apud also called the proposed law "a bad way to treat friendly governments like Spain."
Joe Amador, Latin America director for Scotia Waterous, the oil and gas arm of Scotiabank, said the big question is where the money will come from. He also said the move is likely to make investors skittish.
"The issue that scares investors is not knowing how far the governmental participation will go, if it's only YPF or if it is going to include other petroleum companies in Argentina," he added.
Governors of oil-producing Argentine provinces have withdrawn about 15 oil leases, representing 18 percent of YPF's crude production, alleging the company failed to keep its promises to develop them.
YPF has countered that it has invested millions in those areas and plans to increase production, but Argentine officials have said that still falls short.


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MAGANES: The tale of a missing luggage at NAIA Terminal 1
March 28, 2017 at 2:26 am Leave a comment
Filipinos, particularly the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), who travel frequently from other countries to the Philippines and vice versa are more than happy that several reforms were already initiated by the Duterte administration in improving their personal safety including their luggage at the Bureau of Immigration as well as in the terminals of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). The "laglag bala or tanim bala" that caused so much worries to Filipinos and foreign travelers, was stopped. The swift air of reforms could be felt at NAIA, according to some friends with whom I was able to talk.
But the reforms could not be felt by a town mate in Villasis. He lost a luggage at NAIA Terminal 1 last January 2 after embarking from Jetstar Asia Airlines with Flight No. 3K761 from Singapore. He waited for his luggage at the terminal's conveyor until the last piece to come out but to his dismay, the luggage did not arrive. He was dismayed, frustrated and furious.
Ericson Gerard Gonzalez of San Geronimo St., Villasis, Pangasinan, together with his wife, had their honeymoon in Singapore. After the honeymoon, Gonzalez' wife returned to New Zealand where they lived, but he decided to come to the Philippines to visit his relatives in Villasis town. He took the Jetstar Asia Airlines, an airline that has perks in its promotional flights to entice travelers to patronize its services.
Since his luggage could not be found, he filed a complaint with reference number MNLJQ133371 to the airline management of Jetstar Asia Airlines. All he got was an apology letter from the said airlines, part of the letter states," Please be advised that Jetstar will rely upon all available defences against any claim for damage, loss or destruction of items in relation to fragile or high value items. Thank you for following this up with us. Again, please accept my apologies for any inconvenience caused . I do hope we're able to welcome you on board another flight in the future."
After that letter, Gonzales told me that he followed up several times through telephone calls with the airline management regarding the compensation of his lost luggage, but he was not entertained. " Jetstar Asia (Airlines) business practice is unacceptable. They didn't call me for updates after all my efforts of calling," he said. The contents of the luggage, he said, are his personal belongings with a Holy Rosary given to him by a friend that was blessed personally by Pope Francis. "That rosary is the most precious and valuable item placed inside the luggage," he said.
Since his efforts to recover the luggage and to be compensated if lost by the airline is going nowhere, he brought the matter to his media friends. DZXL's Lourdes Escaros interviewed him over the radio last March 20. Allan Bergonia of Remate took also the time to bring the incident to his media friends and this columnist who called up other media practitioners in Metro Manila to look into this incident at NAIA.
This kind of missing luggage might not be the first one at NAIA terminals. There might be other incidents that happened before but the victims did not come out into the open. Airlines have the responsibility to look after the luggage of their passengers from the places of origin to the destinations. I am just surprised why these things happened when all luggage are attached with tags/stickers when checked-ins. These tags have bar codes, I supposed, for tracking purposes.
In this predicament of Gonzales, who's to be blamed? Is it NAIA Terminal 1 management or the Jetstar Asia Airlines? I think both should take the responsibility. Porters, although oftentimes under sub-contracting companies, are under the supervision of NAIA Terminals. Airlines, on the other hand, being the carriers of passengers and their luggage are responsible for any loss. They are also accountable to their passengers until they reach their destinations.
Is this a new type of syndicate inside the NAIA Terminals? The Department of Transportation (DoTr) under Secretary Art Tugade should look into this kind of modus operandi at the airports. And if I were a passenger in the future, I won't patronize Jetstar Asia Airlines that seemed to have no care for their passengers. This is a lesson learned from the experience of Gonzales.
Last March 20, former Senator Letecia Ramos Shahani joined her Creator at 2:40 in the morning at St. Luke's Hospital Global Center, Taguig City. She was confined there due to her lingering cancer of the colon. Her passing was a big loss to the Philippines particularly Pangasinan. She was an accomplished diplomat, a feminist who championed the rights of women, a no-nonsense legislator and a farmer who put a carabao dairy in Tulong village, Urdaneta City.
Mommy Letty as I called her due to my association with her son, the former Vice Governor and Board Member Ranjit Ramos Shahani was an every inch a mother. In my dealings with her, she was a very warm person and always loved to be with the friends of her children. She often asked me how was Ranjit as a public servant, when I was still his media consultant, and also apologetic if she heard nasty things about his son. She's indeed one of a kind.
Now that we lost a distinguished daughter of Pangasinan, the vacuum she left as public servant is wanting for other women leaders to follow her footsteps. Time will tell if we could still have a woman leader in the future like Mommy Letty.
Through this column, I wish to extend my condolences to the Ramos and Shahani family especially to Sir Ranjit, Chanda and Lila. The loss of their mom might be hurtful, but the hurt will soon subside as we remember the fruitful years she has spent in the service of our country. Godspeed Mommy Letty. Till we meet again.
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