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The other man of the house got his quilt just in time to start Kindergarten. He goes to school in the very same classroom I went to 25 years ago!
His is also backed with nice soft minky and got the same quilting.
And the best part? The boys have no problem making their own beds now!
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Prosecutors on Tuesday charged two teenagers accused of gunning down an Australian student in Oklahoma for the "fun of it" with first-degree murder, and a third teen with being an accessory.
Officials say Christopher Lane, 22, who was visiting the U.S. on a baseball scholarship at East Central University, was jogging along a road in Duncan, Oklahoma, after visiting his girlfriend on Friday when he was shot in the back, allegedly by the teens.
Terri Moore from the Stephens County District Attorney's office says 16-year-old Chancey Allen Luna and 15-year-old James Francis Edwards Jr. were charged as adults with first-degree murder. Both are being held without bond.
Bond was set at $1 million for 17-year-old Michael Jones, who allegedly drove the vehicle carrying the other suspects. He was charged with the use of a vehicle in the discharge of a weapon and accessory to murder after the fact.
Though Jones was not charged with murder, he claimed in open court Tuesday that "he pulled the trigger." The judge ordered him to remain quiet and said it was not the day to discuss the case.
Police Chief Dan Ford said Lane appeared to have been chosen at random, saying in a variety of media interviews since Friday's killing that one suspect told officers that he and other boys were bored and that they followed Lane and killed him for "the fun of it."
"Lane went by a residence where these three boys were, they picked him as a target, they went out and got in a vehicle and followed him," Ford told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, according to AFP.
"[They] came up from behind and basically shot him in the back with a small caliber weapon, then sped away," Ford added.
Richard Rhodes, a builder who discovered Lane lying face down, said he was targeted with a .22 caliber revolver.
Police tracked the teens down using surveillance video from a business that is near the shooting scene, KOCO reports.
The teens face a maximum sentence of life in prison. They can be tried as adults, but they can't face the death penalty since they are under the age of 18.

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JLS gig blow for Cumbrian teenage tumour battler
Last updated at 19:57, Thursday, 07 June 2012
A Maryport teenager who is battling a brain tumour has been left devastated after boy band JLS cancelled their Carlisle gig.
Rebecca Marnock, 14, was diagnosed with a cancerous tumour in December.
She has already undergone surgery in Newcastle and radiotheraphy, and is waiting to be well enough for a second round of chemotherapy to start.
She was delighted when her favourite band announced they were due to play in Carlisle in August.
But her joy quickly turned to disappointment when the gig was called off.
The teenager said: "I got a text from my dad's girlfriend telling me it was cancelled. I was devastated. I have never seen them live and I really wanted to."
Rebecca, of Furnace Road, who has been a fan of the group since they were on ITV's X Factor, had already taught her mum, Kerry Carruthers, the words to their hits in time for the gig.
The teenager, who has JLS dolls, posters, CDs and T-shirts, said: "This hasn't made me like them any less but I am gutted I won't see them."
Kerry gave up work when her daughter became ill and had saved up to buy the JLS tickets for herself, Rebecca, Rebecca's twin brother Matthew and older sister Emily.
She said her daughter had been through so much and it was devastating that she would not be able to see her idols.
Kerry added: "I know we will get the money back, but that isn't the point. I really wanted Rebecca to be able to see JLS because she is such a fan.
"Now it is not going to be possible."
Thousands of fans have been left disappointed by the cancellation of the Carlisle date.
The pop stars – Aston Merrygold, Marvin Humes, Oritse Williams and JB – have apologised and blamed it on "unforeseen and unavoidable rescheduling".
However, it is understood that sales of tickets had lagged behind other cities on their summer tour.
JLS had been due to play in front of a crowd of up to 20,000 people in Bitts Park on August 25 in what was set to be the city's biggest concert of the year.
As the Carlisle announcement was made, it emerged that a gig they had been due to play in Scarborough on August 18 had been rescheduled for what was the Carlisle date.
Kerry added: "Even if Rebecca was well enough to go to Scarborough, we couldn't afford it.
"The tickets cost about £154 for the four of us. If we had to add accommodation and travel on to that we just couldn't do it."
Fans who have bought tickets for the cancelled gig will be given a refund at face value.
They also have an option to transfer their tickets to any of the remaining dates linked to the tour that included Carlisle.
First published at 19:19, Thursday, 07 June 2012
Published by http://www.timesandstar.co.uk
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Aww that's really sad! I pray she gets well soon and is made whole in Jesus' mighty name! Amen!.. And that she'd one day get to meet them in person even!
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Wednesday, 07/30/2003
Tweeter Center at the Waterfront, Camden, NJ
Set 1: My FriendMy Friend, My Friend, Lonesome Cowboy Bill, Scents and Subtle Sounds, You Ain't Goin' Nowhere[1], Spock's Brain > CDTChalk Dust Torture, On Your Way Down, FEFYFast Enough for You > Taste
Set 2: Twist, Bug, YEMYou Enjoy Myself, WotCWalls of the Cave
Encore: Secret Smile
[1] Phish debut.
· Bathtub Gin tease in Fast Enough for You
Noteworthy Jams: Scents and Subtle Sounds (highly recommended), Chalk Dust Torture (highly recommended), Twist (highly recommended), You Enjoy Myself (highly recommended)
Average Song Gap: 30.92
Performers: Trey Anastasio, Page McConnell, Jon Fishman, Mike Gordon
Notes: Lonesome Cowboy Bill was played for the first time since October 31, 1998 (173 shows). This show marked the Phish debut of You Ain't Goin' Nowhere. On Your Way Down was played for the first time since October 2, 1999 (108 shows). FEFY included a Bathtub Gin tease from Page.
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2 Undermind
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2 Stash
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1 Round Room
1 Billy Breathes
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Excellent improv throughout this show, one of the best YEMs post-90s, a Scents that was completely blown out into the astral plane. One of the most inventive Chalkusts ever, a Twist around for the ages.
Flash forward 7 years, sneak this show into summer tour 2010 and it'd be the most beloved show of the tour. Secret Smile and all. It has something for everyone, but for some reason people chose to pour negativity into everything Phish did in the 2.0 era, developing stupid opinions that had little to nothing to do with the imaginary drop off in musical quality from 2000 to 2003. This show is a shining example of just how powerful the catharsis of stepping on stage was for Phish in those days. Everyone seems to take it the wrong way. This music is so dense and interesting because it's the sound of four guys stepping into their safe place and poring passion into every note. When the average review features people moaning about flubs in songs they never cared about instead of celebrating this fascinating brand of improv, it's clear why Phish recognized a massive disconnect between themselves and their aspiring Us Weekly beat writer fan base.
Miles Davis life was spiraling out of control pretty much his entire career. The heroin and busted-lip hookers and hustlers lurking behind every note. Someone alert huh..everyone that his musical value needs to be diminished by shit that really isn't any of everyone's concern.
All in all, best Scents and Subtle Sounds ever, period. The S&SS jam is actually one of my favorite jams of all time.
So far this summer, I had been to the Alpine and Deer Creek shows, and was really feelin the tour much improved since the Winter, in my opinion. I live in the Philly/Camden area and was excited to be seeing a show in my home town, not to mention that it was the last "venue" shows of the tour.
My friends got searched and stubbed. I got searched, and I was ready to be stubbed, when the ticket ripper said, "Sorry, this is a ticket for tomorrow night. Nice try."
I realized that I must have taken the wrong ticket. My ticket was at home. I was standing there with a ticket to the next night. I stood there blankly for a moment, until it actually hit me that I might not be seeing the show. I argued and argued with the woman, begging her to let me in, explaining my mistake. No luck. I finally give up - I'm not getting into this show. Oh well, shit happens. Such is the way of the world (and careless people). I started to walk away, depressed. All of a sudden, in front of my eyes appeared a mail order ticket. I grabbed it out of what seemed like thin air. I turned only to catch my benefactor walking into the show without wanting any thanks. I'm not sure what he was still doing with an extra at this point (why didn't he sell/miracle it already?), but he anonymously decided to give it to me. I guess miracles do happen.
This night was interesting and everyone seems to have a different opinion of it. My Friend opener was certainly a treat, and got the energy going. Some uncommons/rares in the first set were a treat too, such as Spock's Brain and Lonesome Cowboy Bill. My highlight was the Scents and Subtle Sounds. Unlike a lot of people, I've really been impressed with (most of) the new material. It seems like they've been writing "jam vehicles" rather than actual songs, abandoning the epic, extremely technical sections of old, and instead writing relatively simple songs which allow them to fully explore the deep unknown of music. Ever since I first heard Scents, I felt like this song had serious potential, and the jam that came from this show's confirmed it. As they had been doing recently, they totally digressed from Scents, and truly traveled the seas. They did it again with the Chalk Dust (they also did this is on 7/10/99 in Camden).
Many people were disappointed with the rest of the show. A four song second set gave us some great, long jams, including a rockin' YEM (with a very creepy vocal jam). Still, the few number of songs and the Secret Smile encore left most fans wanting more.
This is one of the darkest shows I've ever seen Phish play. It was incredible Looooooong jams, strange setlist, and nods to the festi we were all waiting for. You ain't Goin Nowhere was a strange but appreciated cover. Hadn't heard Spocks Brain since '95. The second set was a melt down. Anyone complaining about only 4 songs played weren't listening to what they did with those songs. Lame encore, but I was puddled. Thank you boys.
I apparently got into the wrong line coming into the show because it took forever to get in the gate. This hold up caused me to miss the My Friend, My Friend opener, so I was a little bummed out about that.
I met my friend Tania out on the lawn during Lonesome Cowboy Bill. I had worked with her and steered her musical interests into the Phish world, so it was nice to see her at her first show.
Scents and Subtle Sounds was spectacular. I always liked the dark reggae groove that opens the song and did not like how Phish rearranged the song later on without it. Anyway, this version has it and it is THE quintessential version of this song.
I like You Ain't Goin' Nowhere and it reminded me of a song my Dad would play. As soon as they hit the opening notes of Spock's Brain I hi-fived Kyle right away for nailing it. The rest of the set had some definite highlights such as the cool Chalkdust, the bust out On Your Way Down, a soothing Fast Enough For You, and a solid Taste to close the set.
The second set is what I like a lot more now at this stage of my life than I did when I was younger and at the show. Twist, Bug, YEM, and Walls of the Cave comprised the entire second set and the band journeyed all over the dark and spacy void. It was a completely different kind of show than Burgettstown was, which left me a little disappointed at the time. The Secret Smile encore put the nail in the coffin for me. I couldn't believe that one.
But as I stated, the show sounds much better to me now when I listen to it objectively instead of how I felt in the moment. I still like the second night much better though.
Scents and Subtle Sounds was the highlight for me. I had a version that I downloaded from Kazaa lite from one of the July shows. Not sure which. I was really drawn in by the opening of the song. The spacey weirdness was so unique and dark. I love the way Pages keys create a vast bubble that Treys notes ping pong within. Its slinkiness and space between the notes makes me shimmy the way that only their beautiful music can. The double meaning of the word scents or sense is a reflection of speakers relaxed message and questions asking what does it mean to you? The second part of the song has a definite Who influence. The drumming in particular. It launches you into the colorful void that is the third movement. I was super stoked to hear this again a couple days later at IT. That weekend was a recorded rainbow of joy that I like to go back and visit from time to time.


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How does it work?
The medications used, work by increasing the production of a natural substance that diminishes fat. It is extremely effective and also boasts significantly less side effects than other medications used, with the most common being skin irritation and mild bruising at the injection site. The technique of using several small injections, increases the microcirculation of the area and stimulates new cell growth.
Why diet and exercise sometimes won't work?
The development of some fat pockets can be both frustrating when you look in the mirror and hazardous to your health! You risk developing dangerous visceral fat that builds up around your organs. There is no way to lose weight in only one area of your body through diet and exercise. With diet and exercise, you lose weight throughout your entire body and cannot pinpoint areas, this process is called spot reduction. This treatment in no way replaces a sensible diet and exercise plan. It does work extremely well to eliminate those stubborn fat pockets that cannot be lost otherwise and when optimal body composition is already achieved and there are only areas of concern.
How fast will I see results?
Results are seen relatively quickly. Drastic results have been seen in patients after one treatment, in as little as seven days. Of course, time will vary by the area and amount of fat being treated.
Will the results last?
The results will last as long as sensible lifestyle upkeep is maintained. If you lead a sedentary lifestyle and have a poor diet following the procedure, you will gain weight and be subject to fat build up, cellulite as you would with any method chosen for losing the initial weight.
How long is the down time and recovery time?
There is usually no down time or recovery time for this procedure. Most patients can resume regular activities immediately.
Is the treatment painful?
The majority of patients experience minimal discomfort. Ice is applied prior to the procedure and is often described as the most uncomfortable part of the entire process.
What Happens during the treatment?
TRIMCARE'S philosophy has always been to utilize the best practices of both allopathic and alternative or complementary medicine. Countless hours of research and innovation enables us to offer the latest in medical breakthroughs arising from cutting edge research. At TRIMCARE, our mission has always been to enhance wellness, life expectancy and quality of life through product offerings that encourage patients to participate with us on this journey!
Unretouched photos taken of maximum frown before treatment with BOTOX® Cosmetic and taken at maximum frown after treatment with BOTOX® Cosmetic at days 2 and 14. The photos featured here are of an actual BOTOX® Cosmetic patient. Individual results may vary.
In clinical trials at day 7, 74% of patients demonstrated none or mild glabellar line severity at maximum frown as compared to 6% in placebo; at day 30, 80% of patients demonstrated the same as compared to 3% in placebo.
Mesotherapy is a technique pioneered in 1952 by the French physician, Dr. Michel Pistor. Misotherapy is a non-surgical injection technique with a broad range of applications. Mesotherapy promotes the body's circulatory, lymphatic, and immune system to create a biological response and reverse abnormal physiology. When combined with a weight loss program it produces superior results.Mesotherapy is safe and effective. No Downtime and No significant side effects.*
·Safe and non-surgical
·Natural soy-lecithin enzyme base
·Dissolves fat gradually
·Reduces and even removes cellulite
*Individual results may vary
|Who can have Mesotherapy?
|Healthy adults between the ages of 18-75. The physician will discuss your medical situation/medications during your consultation.
|How does it work?
|Using a fine needle (size of an eyelash) the medication is injected into the mesoderm. Just a drop of solution is used at each injection site. The medications destroy the connective tissue bands and melt the trapped fat, creating a smooth, dimple-free appearance.
|What is the investment?
|It varies by number of treatments necessary for the individual to achieve results. You can expect between $250 to $400 per area per visit, however purchasing a package in advance will significantly reduce the cost.
Mesotherapy vs. Liposuction
·Non-invasive procedure
·Removes fat from fat cells
·Used where there is cellulite
·No downtime
·Wear loose clothing after treatment
·Weight gain back where it was lost
·Minimal Bruising and pain
·Surgical Procedure
·Removes Fat Cell
·Cannot be used where there is cellulite
·Down for 2 weeks or more
·Wear restrictive garments for week
·Weight gain back in abnormal places.
·Significant bruising and pain
Acne is a common skin disease that affects people of all ages, especially young adults. Most individuals experience facial acne; however the back, chest, shoulders and neck may also be affected. Although there are many types of acne, acne vulgaris is the most common form, affecting an estimated 85 percent of the population at some time in their life. Acne accounts for more than 2 million visits to office-based physicians each year for 15- to 19-year-olds, but the average age at presentation for treatment is 24 years old. Ten percent of visits are for those 35 to 44 years old.
Acne is formed when an excess amount of dead skin and oil block follicles on the skin. The follicle becomes inflamed which may be seen in the form of whiteheads and blackheads. At certain times of life, this process may become very troublesome, and may be hard to control. But there are ways to treat, control and manage acne.
Not exclusive to teenagers, many young adults, people in their 20′s and 30′s, have trouble with acne that is hard to control. We know there are many acne treatments out there for you to try and it can be overwhelming. If you have moderate acne and are uncomfortable taking antibiotics or are unhappy with your current topical treatment results, BLU-U® blue light therapy – using light without drugs or antibiotics – may be something for you to try.
The BLU-U is a unique blue light that kills the P. acnes bacteria in your skin. Treatments are simple – you sit with your face close to the light for a short time at a schedule set up by your doctor, approximately a 17-minute session about once or twice per week. The treatments may go on for five weeks or so. It's safe, it's not hot, it's not painful. After some weeks, the blue light can help control your acne.
Is the BLU-U a laser? The BLU-U is not a laser. The BLU-U delivers fluorescent light scattered over a larger area. It also does not emit UV light.
How long is a BLU-U light therapy session? The doctor will prescribe the most appropriate time frame for your acne, but typical sessions last roughly 17 minutes.
AKs – often called "sun spots"— are rough-textured, dry, scaly patches on the skin caused by excessive exposure to ultraviolet light (UV) such as sunlight. They occur most often on sun exposed areas such as the face, scalp or ears, and can range in color from skin toned to reddish brown. They can be as small as a pinhead or larger than a quarter. They generally begin as rough spots of skin that may be easier felt than seen. Common complaints include a lesion that has increased in size or one that is raised, bleeding, poor in healing, discolored, or associated with discomfort such as pain or itching. While a lesion may initially appear skin colored to pink, red, or brown, lesions on darker skin may be more pigmented. AKs may feel soft, rough, or "gritty," but in any case, they feel different from the surrounding healthy skin.
AKs are seen primarily in Caucasians with pale skin living in sunny climates. Areas of the skin with the most sun exposure, such as the head, neck, forearms, and hands account for more than 80 percent of AKs.
Actinic Keratoses develop as the result of years of sun exposure. Because the effect of sun exposure is cumulative, it is your lifetime exposure that increases your risk. Even if you didn't suntan much, years of just doing simple tasks outside can add up to significant amount of sun exposures. For example:
Because AKs take a long time to develop, they generally appear after the age of 40. The American Academy of Dermatology estimates that 60 percent of persons apt to get Actinic Keratoses will indeed get at least one AK in their lifetime.
Your risk of developing AKs increases if you have one or more of the risk factors:
Since there are many clinical variants of AKs, it is best to consult a dermatologist if you suspect a lesion.
Nothing is quite as beautiful as smooth, wrinkle-free skin. Unfortunately, as we age our skin begins to show the effects of the sun, wind, and time. Fine lines, wrinkles and blemishes begin to show. Portrait Skin Regeneration now a dramatically different, safe, new treatment called Portrait skin regeneration is available in our practice. It is unlike any other treatment, available anywhere, performed to reverse the signs of aging. Portrait is the first and only treatment to be clinically proven to truly regenerate the skin. Portrait results are comparable to more aggressive laser treatments, but with much less down time. The Portrait treatment continues to stimulate collagen production that has a unique matrix and improves elastin for up to one year, with continued improvement to the skin texture and tone.
Question: How is LATISSE® solution different from other eyelash growth products?
Answer: Only LATISSE® has been approved by the FDA as a prescription treatment to grow eyelashes in people with inadequate or not enough eyelashes.
Question: How does it work?
Answer: LATISSE® is believed to prolong the anagen (active growth) phase 1 The exact way it works is unknown.
Question: How do patients apply the product?
Answer: Patients should be informed that LATISSE® should be applied every night using only the accompanying sterile applicators. They should start by ensuring their face is clean, all makeup is removed, and their contact lenses removed (if applicable). Then carefully place one drop of LATISSE® solution on the disposable sterile applicator and brush cautiously along the skin of the upper eyelid margin at the base of the eyelashes. If any LATISSE® solution gets into the eye proper, it will not cause harm. The eye should not be rinsed. Patients should be informed not to apply to the lower eyelash line. Any excess solution outside the upper eyelid margin should be blotted with a tissue or other absorbent material.
Question: How should patients handle the bottle and applicators?
Answer: Patients should be instructed that the LATISSE® bottle must be maintained intact and to avoid allowing the tip of the bottle or applicator to contact surrounding structures, fingers, or any other unintended surface in order to avoid contamination of the bottle or applicator by common bacteria known to cause ocular infections. Patients should also be instructed to only use the applicator supplied with the product once and then discard since reuse could result in using a contaminated applicator. Serious infections may result from using contaminated solutions or applicators.
Question: What is hypotrichosis of the eyelashes?
Answer: Hypotrichosis is another name for having inadequate or not enough eyelashes.
Question: Who should not use LATISSE® solution?
Answer: Patients should not use LATISSE® solution if they are allergic to one of its ingredients.
Question: Whom should patients tell if they're using LATISSE®?
Answer: Patients should tell their physician they are using LATISSE® especially if they have a history of eye pressure problems. They should also tell anyone conducting an eye pressure screening that they are using LATISSE® solution.
Question: Are there any special warnings associated with LATISSE® use?
Answer: LATISSE® solution is intended for use on the skin of the upper eyelid margins at the base of the eyelashes. DO NOT APPLY to the lower lid. If patients are using LUMIGAN® or other products in the same class for elevated intraocular pressure (IOP), or if they have a history of abnormal IOP, they should only use LATISSE® under the close supervision of their physician.
LATISSE® use may cause darkening of the eyelid skin, which may be reversible. LATISSE® use may also cause increased brown pigmentation of the colored part of the eye, which is likely to permanent.
It is possible for hair growth to occur in other areas of the skin that LATISSE® frequently touches. Any excess solution outside the upper eyelid margin should be blotted with a tissue or other absorbent material to reduce the chance of this from happening. It is also possible for a difference in eyelash length, thickness, fullness, pigmentation, number of eyelash hairs, and/or direction of eyelash growth to occur between eyes. These differences, should they occur, will usually go away if the patient stops using LATISSE® solution.
Question. What are the most common side effects of LATISSE®?
Answer: The most frequently reported adverse events were eye pruritus, conjunctival hyperemia, skin hyperpigmentation, ocular irritation, dry eye symptoms, and erythema of the eyelid. These events occurred in less than 4% of patients.
Question: Is there potential for iris darkening?
Answer: Increased iris pigmentation has occurred when bimatoprost solution was administered. Patients should be advised about the potential for increased brown iris pigmentation, which is likely to be permanent.
Question: What if patients stop using LATISSE®?
Answer: Patients' lashes are expected to return to their previous appearance over several weeks to months.
Question: Where is LATISSE® available?
Answer: LATISSE® solution is available by prescription only and is distributed by Allergan to healthcare professionals' offices and retail pharmacies.
Question: Why do contact lenses need to be removed before applying?
Answer: It's recommended that patients remove their contact lenses because LATISSE® contains benzalkonium chloride (BAK), and this may be absorbed by soft contact lenses. Contacts may be reinserted 15 minutes following LATISSE® administration.
Question: Can patients continue to use mascara while using LATISSE®?
Answer: Yes, patients can use mascara in addition to LATISSE® solution.
Question: How soon can patients expect results?
Answer: It's important for patients to remember that LATISSE® solution works gradually. While they may start seeing longer lashes after 4 weeks, to reach maximum fullness and darkness, they must use LATISSE®every day for 16 weeks. They should not reduce or stop daily application of LATISSE® when they first notice results, as they have yet to achieve full, dramatic effects. After 16 weeks, they should talk to their doctor about ongoing use. Individual results may vary.
Question: Can patients use cotton swabs or other cosmetic brushes to apply LATISSE®?
Answer: No, LATISSE® should only be used with its FDA-approved sterile applicators, designed to help patients properly apply the product.
Question: What if LATISSE® gets in a patient's eye?
Answer: It is not expected to cause harm. Patients don't need to rinse their eye. Reinforce the proper application instructions.
The Restylane Regimen gives you a look that lasts.
What is the Restylane Regimen?It's a way to help you get the most out of your Restylane treatments. The Restylane Regimen is a treatment plan that involves an initial treatment and a follow-up treatment 4.5 or nine months later. On average, only half the amount of Restylane injectable gel used at the initial treatment was needed to achieve full correction at the follow-up treatment.
Restylane is the only hyaluronic acid dermal filler approved to last up to 18 months from initial treatment of moderate to severe nasolabial folds (lines from the nose to the corners of the mouth) when patients followed the RestylaneRegimen.
In a clinical study treating the lines from the nose to the corners of the mouth (laugh lines), Restylane continued to provide improvement for up to 18 months after initial treatment, when each line received a follow-up treatment at 4.5 or nine months.
Using the Restylane Regimen, patients showed similar improvement, on average, at 18 months compared to their Week 2 Wrinkle Severity Rating Scale (WSRS) score.
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What's a good campaign slogan for a presidential candidate seeking the nomination of his party by slamming it????
I like Newt, or rather, I want to like Newt....but now I think Joe Biden has a better chance of winning the GOP nomination than he does.
If he were to win, after I check whether or not Jesus has returned, I would ask how he proposes to govern with a congress where one side totally hates him, and the other side is the Democrats.


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Looks like Josh Rosenthal (pictured) won't be celebrating 4/20 this year. It appears Rosenthal's MMA refereeing career may have gone up in smoke after pleading guilty to conspiracy to manufacture and distribute marijuana and possession with intent to distribute. According to court documents obtained by MMAJunkie on Wednesday, Rosenthal was arrested last year on felony charges after authorities raided an Oakland, California warehouse owned by Rosenthal and an associate and confiscated 1,356 marijuana plants. The street value of the weed was roughly $6 million. Rosenthal initially pleaded not guilty to the charges in October, but changed his tune in January as part of a plea agreement. Under terms of the deal, prosecutors are recommending 37 months in jail, fines and five years of probation, during which he would be subject to random searches. Without the plea, Rosenthal faced 10 years to life in prison, a $10 million fine and a minimum of five years probation. Rosenthal is scheduled for sentencing May 17.
his warehouse is in the wrong state. stupid that the stuff is not legal. what better way to paid the taxes for this country.
This is criminal not the marijuana. There are dispensaries and delivery stores all over my area in Sacramento and the entire state,somebody has to grow it, it is not that many plants really considering demand for the legal product! The only reason 1500 plants are worth $ 6million dollars is because it was illegal! Imagine if watermelons or apples were illegal, they would be $50 an apple too,an orchard would sound like a billion dollar enterprise! I can see if there was tax dodging but that is not mentioned here and certainly would have had stiffer consequences, 3 years of a mans life in a prison for this non violent alleged offense is what offends me as an American. Try sitting in a closet with a light bulb on alone for 23 hours and for 1 hour MAYBE let yourself walk around the back yard 30 times in circles and go back to your closet.
Oh yes, there are homicidal killers, serial killers, sociopaths, the dregs of the earth there that do belong there and they want to rape you too!Is this what we want? What in the world did he do to deserve to be destroyed?
The set up of if you assert your rights you must be penalized is anti American and makes many criminals out of those who are not but unwilling to roll the dice on a potential lifetime sentence! or even 10 yrs, he should be able to go to trial knowing if he loses he has the punishment initially offered by the DA, This is a brave soul who would ever assert their rights in this scenario no matter how innocent you were!
This sickens and saddens me.
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Maldives Holidays - An idyllic tropical destination
The Maldives is a unique Indian Ocean archipelago of 26 atolls containing nearly 1,200 tropical coral islands of which only 200 are inhabited. Of the remaining deserted islands, some 88 have been developed over the past 40 years into luxury tourist resorts. This amazing island nation stretches for 860km north to south and crosses the equator. The archipelago stretches over an area of 90,000 square kilometres, with only 1% of this being land, making the Maldives one of the most geographically dispersed nations on Earth. Scattered amongst this vast ocean mass is a population of just 300,000, over one third of which lives on the tiny capital island of Male – one of the most densely populated places in the world.
There is just one international airport, on Male, and onward transfers to the host of idyllic tropical islands are made by seaplane or speedboat. The local language is Dhivehi which is only spoken in the Maldives – English and other European languages are widely spoken around all the tourist destinations. Many of the islands here are sheltered from the open ocean by coral reefs, creating shallow, calm and clear lagoons that are ideal for scuba diving, snorkelling and a range of water sports. Unsurprisingly, given the array of Eden-like islands located here, tourism is the major industry of the Maldives. The islands here are perfect for getting away from it all and this truly is an idyllic holiday destination, surrounded by crystal clear waters and pure white beaches.
Weather in the Maldives
The islands are generally warm and humid with year round sunshine. Average temperatures are around 29C to 32C. The best time for a holiday to the Maldives is between December and April. From May to October it is still as warm but the skies can be cloudier, humidity is higher and rain is more likely.
All inclusive holidays in the Maldives
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Why is it that classical music is now ignored by the majority of society?
Sure, classical music still exists and is still evolving with new compositions. However, this perennial genre of music has been evidently on the decline with the rise of other types of music that is unfortunately promoted over classical music. I understand that with new generations come new tastes due to media and pop culture, but classical music has been preserved prominently from the Baroque period (1600s) well into the Contemporary and Late Romantic era (late 1800s- 1970s ish). I feel as though classical music should be integrated into education (it is in orchestra, choir, band etc) as a core subject as art is necessary along with athletics to foster a well balanced student. Unfortunately, this antiquated music is left behind and I am afraid that it will one day vanish as the number of composers are dwindling. What are your thoughts on this?
Aug 2 2013: Classical music has NEVER been popular. Just because a piece has strings and woodwinds and is 100 years old does not make it classical. The pop music from the 19th century has been forgotten. The pop music from the 20th century hasn't yet, because the people who listened to it are still alive.
That being said, I think what you are talking about has to do with the rise of the working class. Less educated people with less sophisticated tastes have more power in society at large, and greater power to influence culture. 200 years ago the upper class set the standards for artistic taste. We now live in a society where the lower classes (and youth especially) make these determinations.
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Aug 3 2013: I read your comment and I thought someone opened a window because I felt a breath of fresh air.Jul 22 2013: Mostly the lost interest in classical music has to do with women. Specifically younger women. I do not mean this in a sexist point of view either. I'm just saying that us younger guys are trying to meet these attractive women and if you pull up in your car bumping classical music the women will laugh at you. Also, have you seen the way women dance at clubs? Women run shit, and there will be no classical music at dance clubs lmao! So the trend goes on and music will be faded into history. I love classical in the car though, always will. Thanks for the question
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Jul 24 2013: Someone who can appreciate instrumental music, classical, jazz or otherwise, has culture and well-cultured individuals may have wonderful conversation topics to share.
Here is an idea worth spreading:
And look......did you know this group existed?
Jul 27 2013: ...even JAZZ...LOL :)
sadly women aren't superior to men... it's not a sex thing. take a million people, you get all types from the worst to the best.
Peter Mullen
Jul 24 2013: "Dude !" You are like totally dating the wrong girls. I've met some of the smokinest chicks at the library. Try going to the opera someday, all those slinky dresses, yazzooo dude. More cleavage than a cheer leader convention, and only mildly buzzed on cabernet instead of Jaegermeister shots. Believe it or not, I have scored at the library, and the symphony more than any drunken loud nightclub, "no joke". besides the chicks you meet there actually won't make you want to kill yourself the minute they open their mouth. Chicks with brains are sexy as hell. That's all there is to it. If you like your women loud, rowdy, drunk and passed out when you get them back to the boudoir. Keep clubbing. If you want real ecstasy, and romance with a live breathing coherent "wooooooman". Dig the Symphony, or the opera. I'm telling you man. Listen to me. prepare for a wild ride. My advice, Go for the cello players, they rock. Just keep this quiet I don't want you amateurs stealing my secrets : )
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Jul 24 2013: Your secret is out Peter!!!
Peter Mullen
Jul 24 2013: I have so many secrets. Which one are we talking about. I swear I didn't have anything to do with it.
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I was home at the time watching TED talks : ) "You'll never pin this one on me copa!"
I hope I haven't offended to many people. I was just getting started.
Please excuse me if I,ve said anything that upset you. It's only partly a joke. There are a lot of hot chicks at the opera. I was just trying to help the poor suffering kid. Laugh with me mary. I mean no harm, and i'm really not that bad hahahaha." I'm harmless as a butterfly.Jul 25 2013: I thought your reply, as well as Juan's were all in good fun.
You haven't offended anyone Peter, at least I hope not.
Not everyone understand humorous comments.......but I think I do. :)
And look at this nickel knowledge I found online:
"Butterflies may cause generalized pruriginous skin lesions of an urticarial or oedematous type (Quincke's oedema), sometimes accompanied by conjunctivitis. This is the more scientific way of saying butterflies may give you a rash. It's not life threatening, but it would be painful and unpleasant to experience."
Hexapodas are not as harmless as I thought.......I have just undergone a paradigm shift in my view of butterflies. :)
Jul 25 2013: (Quincke's oedema) ??? Holly frijoles, that doesn't sound good at all! Now i'm afraid to go out of the house. I thought I looked up weird stuff, oh man. Now when your in your garden you'll be all paranoid, poison butterflies, next it will be (lachanophobia)that's fear of vegetables: (Jul 25 2013: oooooh.....beware of the big tomatoe.....LOL
Have a great day Peter!!!Jul 31 2013: "I'm just saying that us younger guys are trying to meet these attractive women and if you pull up in your car bumping classical music the women will laugh at you. "
However, if you take a woman to a "fine" Restaurant and they're booming techno or Justin B, she might rethink your judgement in restaurants...and her taste in dates.
Daniel Early
Aug 3 2013: I'm sorry, but surely you must realize that the proper way (the unbiased way) to ask this question is to say: "Is classical music now ignored by the majority of society?" Because unless you've spoken with the majority of society, you don't know that it is. Anyone coming across your conversation has to assume that classical music is ignored by the majority of society before they can narrow themselves into the confines of your question. That's my thought on this.
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Aug 10 2013: Yeah, it sure is a common mistake we all make from time to time.
This kind of common error happens to be quite general.
We'd never find out unless someone with keen obsevation corrects it for us.
Aug 11 2013: Your reply almost makes it sound like you are, in part, suggesting I was being a keen observer. No one has ever suggested I'm keen in any way, and either way one would be mistaken.
Nor do I think it is about being a keen observer, which would take too time and talent, but about getting into the habit of checking the premises of all questions and un-asking the question if necessary. What does the question presuppose? What does it assume?
For someone like me, who has trouble answering a lot of questions, this is a habit I happily formed.
Kareem Fahim
Jul 23 2013: (Ok, brace yourself, major generalization coming :D)
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Look at current music scene, you have people like Justin Bieber, Lil Wayne, Lady Gaga or Nicki Minaj... these people are current 'Kings and Queens' of this industry. These folks are talentless and clueless but they are given praise and a LOT of money by industry controllers. I think as each generation passes we Human Beings are becoming dumber and tasteless-
"Why is it that classical music is now ignored by the majority of society?"
Because majority of society is stupid.
Jul 25 2013: Do you know how many people HATE JB, lil W, gaga and nicki??? Everyone know they are shit but just because of some reasons their music is widely spread so they are at the top now.
JB is primarily because he is a talented kid but now is a major douche and its only young teen girls that like him.
Lil Wayne is famous because he is a douche too.
gaga is famous because she is unique and weird.
nicki is just BS.
Its crazy how mainstream music is shit. Everyone is suddently soo stupid.
Arijit Bose
Aug 16 2013: To realize why classical music is being replaced by the more urban genres we have to first realize what intrigued or rather attracted people to classical music in the first place. It is known that music relates to life and life to music, so you'd obviously like the mode of music that you can (or you think you can) relate to. But then what happens is commercialization... music was never about a string of symmetrical melodies it was much more- it was passion toil etc. etc. But nowadays passion, toil and all such emotions of altruism and stuff don't ring a bell... It is more about outlook and style.
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And lets be fair with it.. classical music is complicated. And when it comes to the opinion of the youngsters.. It would be a rare finding to see a youngster or adolescent go to attend a classical function by their own free -will, unless bribed for the same (or even reprimanded otherwise).
Well here's a link to what i read on The Huffington Post- http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/alexander-rankine/classical-music-young-people_b_2921810.html?just_reloaded=1
Maybe this help. Cheers!
Aug 16 2013: Absolutely informative, Arijit, thanks for that article!
I found it most poignant, that the writer said teens are sheep, and that they don't listen to classical music, because their peers don't.
Although the majority is probably so, I simply can't imagine that ALL teens are incapable of individual thought and taste. Yesterday, I heard about a 24-year-old classical harpist, Remy van Kesteren, who just won the USA International Harp Competition. I was also happy to read this article in the Telegraph about 'Why Young People Still Care About Classical Music':
I wonder, with the current pre-fab, artificial, pop-music culture, that young people are getting hungry for a musical counter-movement, taking them back to the roots of music - dynamics, acoustics, authenticity.
Aug 16 2013: "I wonder, with the current pre-fab, artificial, pop-music culture, that young people are getting hungry for a musical counter-movement, taking them back to the roots of music - dynamics, acoustics, authenticity. "
Let's hope in some ways it does Lizanne...........how ya doin?
Your comment brought to mind one of your very first TED convo's...remember?
Although I, like many on here, enjoy classical music, the pop culture goes for what's in style....and what's in style, is a reflection of society as a whole.......what I notice is that as we get older we appreciate the finer things in life.............i.e "classical music". Of course, this is just my opinion, and my observations from my community.
Other fine things in life..........family, friendships, wine, quiet time LOL
Yesterday I heard an NPR show on why beer is slowly decreasing in it's popularity in America.
The person being interviewed mentioned that as Americans get older, they go for the "fine" things in life.........wine being one of them. And what goes better with classical music, than a nice glass of wine?
Oh, and a bubble bath.....
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Aug 16 2013: Doin' great, Mary! (Kids just started school, daughter just turned 7, husband has a rotary cuff tear... busy busy busy!)
Indeed, that conversation seems so long ago now - did you ever get an answer to your letter?
What classical music needs, is to get 'back in style'. It seems to me to be associated with stuffy tweed-jacket-with-corduroy-elbow-pads-wearing intellectuals or high-society, when there is nothing stuffy about it! According to this, Classical music can be sexy!
http://portable.tv/music/post/bach-the-casbah-a-guide-to-sexy-classical-music/Aug 16 2013: YUP....some even seem to think that classical music is only for white people.....go figure.....
That link you provided is superb.
Boy, it would have been nice to sit in THAT audience!!
School starts on Monday here.....we are all ready to go.....spent the week buying school supplies.
Oh, and that reminds me, there is a teacher I know who plays classical music to the kids who have to stay after school in detention (elementary kids)......I don't know what to make of that.......I've never asked him if he does it to give the kids culture, or to torture them......I've always given him the benefit of the doubt.
Classical music is really beautiful......I hope anyone reading through this conversation will be inspired to listen more to it.
Simon Le
Aug 1 2013: I think buy-in-large people often look at music as a way to express themselves. That's why music is an identity of a generation, so when the new generation come, they will try to separate with the old, set in motion the "any where but here" notion. That means the music quality is the least of what matter.
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Daniel Early
Aug 3 2013: Might your cousin be the Cheshire cat?
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Aug 3 2013: May be...Is it also a cat, then it is my cousin :)))))))
Aug 3 2013: oqu3hneroij;'GL/KASDFGL;KJN;ADFGoanl;dsfgnAug 3 2013: My cat, Odin, just wrote that to test you. We both want to know if what you are saying is true.... a Jellicle cat should understand that....Aug 3 2013: :)))) I'm sorry :)) I saw him around, but I didn't know his name :)))
Aug 3 2013: Jellicle is the third name that all cats have that only cats know...Aug 3 2013: And I'm also obsess about cats, just not as quite powerful as you are :)))))))))))
Aug 3 2013: It's based on a book of poems by T.S. Eliot that someone decided to turn into a musical rater than create something entirely new...Aug 3 2013: are you upsetting because I don't recognize Cheshire? ;)))) we cat lover can be unusual from time to time, :))) I like it.
Aug 3 2013: Cheshire!?!?! Really, the cat from Alice and the Adventures in Wonderland?Aug 3 2013: My cat's name is Odin, do you recognize that? My dogs names' are Buster and Marven but I didn't name either of them so I don't know where their names come from or what they mean.Aug 3 2013: Great! but how is that explain the unpopularity of classical music among the world population, I mean it isn't quite as popular as pop music.
Daniel Early
Aug 3 2013: Give me one statistic that proves that definitively.
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Simon Le
Aug 3 2013: I am a cat soul that trap in human form, nurture by human so human is all I know. But I am a cat nonetheless. :))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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Aug 3 2013: I literally just discovered it only lets me thumbs-up a comment once.Aug 3 2013: If you focus you can see the distinctive mood from each famous song in this example changing over a period of time. You can see the circle that some time repeat as confident -> naive -> misterious -> and so on....which the point is the evolution of girl choosing their identity to differentiate themselves from the earlier generation, to create variety in order to prove they are a worthy mate, the later generation seem to be more interesting compare to the old ones until the circle start again.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgigpC-xAB8Aug 3 2013: People listen to music because they enjoy it, some time, it is because your friend is also listen to it, it's how people socialize. And in order to socialize efficiently, they have to create a unique identity to prove their uniqueness. Simply put, a rapper won't listen to classical music, and classical-er won't do the reverse thing. Some time it's not about the quality of the music.Aug 3 2013: What i mean is, it's great to be wise and able to understand the greatness of classical music, but showing that you do not having the same interest with your class mate, it decrease the chance of you making any friend at all for being boring and accused of being a old class woman.Aug 3 2013: I MEAN SOME PEOPLE LOVE HARD CORE RAP MUSIC!! DO YOU UNDERSTAND THAT!!! AND RAP MUSIC IS .....STUPID!!!!! and not having realize the greatness of classical music is just making rap all that much better than any thing else!!! And they won't know it until they try it, and I won't likely to listen to most of the rap music any time soon. For being a classical music lover, wouldn't you agree that make you feel more intellectual just to doing the simple task of listen to a recorded piece of music?Aug 3 2013: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOZb7KeJUQ8 History of Western Music in 16 Genres, each and every has its own uniqueness, see the point I am trying to make here?
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Jul 31 2013: Hi Steven.
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I think this may be helpful to your topic:
(Listen especially from about 4:20 - 6:30 min)
.......a lot to do with media overload
Lee Miller
Jul 26 2013: Steven, you should read the book This Is Your Brain on Music. It does a fair job of explaining why most people don't like classical. The gist of it is that classical music is very complex, and most people don't like things (music, movies, books, whatever) that are either too complex or too simplistic. Children have a hard time appreciating classical music because their brains are not equipped to deal with its complexity. Conversely music that is made for children tends to annoy adults because it's too simple.
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Note that just because I'm conceding that classical music is more complex doesn't mean I think it's superior. I think if you choose your music based on its technical merit, you're entirely missing the point. Music should be about feeling. I'm not a classical fan myself.
Aug 3 2013: Ever read "Musicophilia" (sp?) by Oliver Sacks? He has a TED talk I haven't seen yet, but it's not on that, I don't think. Still, I've read most of his books and that one is pretty insightful.Aug 3 2013: Lee It's a well documented fact that babies do like certain classical compositions. It has been discovered that the music that approximates the heartbeat of babies soothes them. something to do with the sound of their mother's heartbeat while baby was in the womb. Also if a youngster is exposed to classical music from the womb onwards they grow to appreciate it during their life.
Jul 24 2013: Found this cartoon, and thought I'd share.
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Jul 21 2013: I couldn't agree more with you Steven. Classical music is one of our best tools for balance and harmony. Ben Zander's words live with me every day and I took the vow he spoke of that day when I watched his talkin 2008. Here is another gem for your collection;
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joe stitzel
Jul 20 2013: becasue the world is going in the hole, white trash attracts white trash, this generation dont listen to the baby boomers, its the kids problem when they grow up fo rnot listening.
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Jul 21 2013: World going down a hole seems a little bit "sky is falling" to be honest. Okay, what's the worst case scenario if every 10-20 year old today never actively searched for classic music anytime in their life?
Seriously, what's the worst that could happen?
I'm intrigued what is the problem these 'kids' will have if they don't listen?
I think you're overstating the negative consequences that will happen if classical music becomes even less popular.
John Lee
Jul 20 2013: Well~ There are plenty of reasons why general public have ignored classical music. But more precise words is, they couldn't receive opportunities to hear and meet classical music.
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First of all, we are exposed to hear pop or another funnier programs more than encounter classical music by media. People want to see making them pleasant or sensational scenes. That's also why movie directors tends to produce their movie violent, sexual, bloody. Furthermore other genres promote their strengths by programs which use the shapes of competitions(E.g. American Got talent), dramas(E.g. american drama,'Glee'), movies, even some variety programs.
My point is, it's really hard to find attractive points from the classical music. People are easily receive their culture from their surroundings, especially from the media. I think this is the first problem we should solve.
And second, people include me think that classical music is only for the royal class. To be a specialist of classical music, for example the instruments of horn, cello, etc, is actually not easy to be. To achieve that high level of this classical music, they needs a lot of incidentals and because of that, tickets for a performance should be high prices. It means only people who is so called 'royal class' can go there.
In short worlds, accessibility is the main reason why people ignore that.
Jul 22 2013: Your comment made me stop and think things over. I don't think it's about accessibility. That's close, though. It's about timing. It takes time to develop an appreciation. Over the course of that time you have to make effort in the form of active listening, as another commentator pointed out.
As this commentator, meaning me, not that other commentator, pointed out, we live in a quick-fix, instant-gratification, short-attention span world. Like Abstract art or Victorian novels, whatever takes time has to compete with all the things you yourself pointed out that don't take time, or, in other words, are more accessible time-wise, meaning x amount of effort during y amount of time equals z amount of enjoyment or appreciation.
In a physical sense, with libraries and the internet, its more accessible, historically speaking, to expose oneself to classical music. An individual isn't being raised on a farm and walking to a one room school house and doing their lessons with chalk on slate. You said, "There are plenty of reasons why (the) general public have ignored classical music" but I think the excuse that general public would give me (or at least those that don't cop to not caring for it and not wanting to care for it) is "they couldn't receive opportunities to hear and meet classical music.'
Clyde Durnen
Jul 20 2013: My opinion is that classical music is too complex for people to play or listen to.Also there are a greater number of music genres since those earlier centuries where orchestrated music thrived.We have become accustomed to simple patterns and melodies which are more pleasing for us to hear and play.As a guitar and violin player myself,I equally enjoy all types of music.Bach is harder to play than a three chord Elvis song but each are pleasant to listen to for me.Jul 19 2013: Great question. I honestly, don't konw I still go to NPR to listen to some classical music, but maybe it is because many schools no longer have a music program thus the exposure to Classical music was deleted. You are holding a guitar, find a way to bring it back in the background while playing a unique tune. You could be the change the world is looking for.Jul 18 2013: It is not taught in our schools as a process through history, but as an elective by choice. So sad!!
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Jul 21 2013: Okay, pretend I'm the head of the board of education. Make your case for why classical music should be compulsory at high schools? and merits favour over the study of pop music, jazz, hip hop, dance, art history, film history, drama and stand up comedy history
Jul 21 2013: The history of music is not a mandatory in educating our children is what I have stated. I have not stated that it should, until now. It is usually an elective course study. Music and the arts should/could be taught outside just the creative box. It, in my opinion, is a teaching of the soul of mankind from the classical and be bop to the hip hop. The emotion of music brought down through evolution is a highly regarded ability and a profitable career choice for a few. Rap came from one tap of a drum in it's early beginnings. One note leads to another. While rhythm can not be taught to some, the beat should still be heard. Without Tribal beats and Chopin there may not have ever been a Tupac. Creative arts should be a mandatory course of study in my opinion, or as you say, compulsory to our children today.Jul 21 2013: All children deserve an education in our musical tradition, and CM is obviously a large part of that. No need to "favour" CM over other forms, but since it's so central to our music a child will have a lifetime of joy from being taught how to understand and appreciate it.Jul 17 2013: The first thought that came to my mind: because they haven't watched Benjamin Zander!
But upon further analysis:
1. Kids view classical music as old stuff. Perhaps listening to classical is sort of like going to an art museum and not as engaging as pop music, which they can dance and sing along to.
2. A lot of the magic from classical comes from the instrument. The feeling of striking keys or strumming isn't necessarily available to everyone. Even if you could afford one, it might not be on your list up with gas and groceries.
3. It's sort of hard to engage in a conversation about classical music without being very knowledgeable.
Possible conversation:
Me: I play piano.
Joe: Oh I play piano too!
Me: Cool! What's your favorite piece?
Joe: Uh it's the one that goes dun dun dun ba dum. Nocturne Opus. (hmmm) Number (idk). But I know it's by Chopin!
Me: Way to be specific about the piece... (walks away)
4. Many people simply haven't discovered it. Their exposure is limited to Fur Elise and the Nutcracker.
Just some reasons. Makes me sad writing this being a enthusiast myself.
Jul 17 2013: I totally agree with you on how its become old simply due to limited exposure to each coming generation, its just unfortunate that such a quintessential part of culture is being left in the dust.Aug 16 2013: probably for reasons similar to why the classics and other great works of fiction only take up a small sections of major books store chains....but I can understand the appeal for entertainment in the realm of fiction
What I can't abide is this - In a B&N not long ago I counted the shelves, comparing the philosophy section to religion and new age mumbo jumbo, and the ratio was something like 1 to 12, with the pseudo-spiritual nonsense winning by a mile...I see no reason for this to change....
Aug 16 2013: Peter, just today we were discussing a wonderful outing to an estate that is opening it's doors to the public over the weekend for free entrance.
Everyone who we mentioned the outing to, kind of begged off from attending.
And we came to the conclusion that most people today want to be entertained.
They want to sit and enjoy someone else doing the work to entertain them.....even if they have to pay.
They do not want to walk around and learn anything from the past....they want to move forward....
It takes effort to entertain oneself with cultural pursuits (museums, exhibits. classic works of
literature, etc).......this is kind of sad......if you think about it.
Let's hope that those of us who appreciate things like classical music, continue to freely share these wonderful experiences with others.Aug 12 2013: Classical is so sublime that it is barely noticeable in the pace of modern society, but it is everywhere. Where ever you go you can still find a classical station on the radio. These days orchestras and symphonies get most of their work from those giant mega multi national production studios and elite intellectual happenings, so they tend to get invited to the really good parties.Aug 12 2013: Because it's elite and irrelevant. When "classical" music was in its heyday, when it was beloved by all, it was the "pop music" of the time. Ordinary people came out to listen to it. Now, it's merely a rarified diversion for the elite, defined by education, wealth, or both. As such a thing, it is now irrelevant to society at large. It will continue its boutique existence, but it will never become anything more. Indeed, the word "classical" reeks of elitism. It's not for the ordinary, the peasants. Classical music is for the lovers of classical things, those who exist on such lofty planes.
As for the number of composers "dwindling", I weep no tears for them. As academic music (a far more accurate term than "classical") has come through the decades, it has become more and more repulsive to "uneducated" ears. The response of the alleged "composers" has not been to respond to the audience but demand the audience accommodate the composers' narcissism. If you make art just for oneself, one has no right complain if nobody else likes it. Ultimately, it becomes so "personal" that it's just a form of masturbation.
I would also argue vehemently against your dating of the Romantic Era, late or not. The Romantic Era was killed by the First World War. After that, academic music went in entirely different directions.
Aug 15 2013: I would consider Bryan's comment quite irreverent and without the proper understanding of music as an art.
One of the most basic elements of classical music is the performers dexterity and outstanding dominance of the instruments.
I really would like to see one of our "actual pop artists" doing a decent interpretation of Rachmaninoff, Bach or any other great Master!
Classical music is of a highly ordered architecture. Far beyond the massive intellectually poor individuals. But it is also far away from the current citizen whose emotional capacity has been reduced to the extreme lack of expression found in current pop music.
Today's compositions plainly depend on crude lyrics to express something. People is limited as to perceive the subtle and fluid moods described by intense or sublime musical passages.
In that sense, our societies have stepped backwards.
On thing need to be stated clearly is: It is not a "fortune" or a great attribute of our current mass society to be insensitive, intellectually and artistically poor endowed.
Definitely speaking of "masturbation" regarding classical music is actually a mirror of the current poorly endowed minds which "masturbate" themselves listening for hours to endless monotonic noises, currently defined as "music".
It is also an act of masturbation to write such thing to detract the sublime.
Of course it has happened before. Great libraries were burn by the ignorant. Astonishing works of art were destroyed by crude political interests and now, it is plain ignorance who wants to destroy what definitely is beyond his limited understanding.
Aug 15 2013: Ah, yes, and the fact that I played in an orchestra for 7 years and sang in a chamber choir for 2 years means that I can't know anything. Yes, I am irreverent--I earned it. I saw the pretension and twaddle for what it is from the inside. Out-of-touch elitism. In this day and age, academic music generally amounts to a circle-jerk.
Aug 15 2013: Oh Bryan!
That was classic!Aug 15 2013: Bryan: Your response is not really connected to my comment. What is evident is you were immersed in a GROUP which might consist of not real musicians but a snob guild. That is possible.
If we accept you are really a musician as pretended, are you positive you were a good one or maybe the ""orchestra" was not really pleased with your performance, making it a difficult atmosphere to dwell in?
Anyway, a personal experience, which looks more like a psychological trauma, has NOTHING to do with the beauty, complexity and extreme expression found in all musical master pieces.
I know about bad football players which speak bad of the sport, bad architects which speak bad of the Parthenon and bad painters wihch constantly detract Michael Angelo for his work!Aug 15 2013: The musicians weren't the snobs. It was the non-musicians who had no real understanding of music but thought themselves to be OH, SO VERY SUPERIOR to the hoi-polloi. The elitists would have been outraged at how eclectic musicians' tastes are. Academic music has become nothing more than an echo chamber--a terrarium of music with no actual attachment to the outside world. The vigor of the Classical and Romantic eras is gone. The Modern era, with such titans as Ives and even lesser lights (but still lights, nonetheless) Cage, is winding down. All that is left is a carefully embalmed mummy of music, worshiped by a self-selecting priesthood.


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