text: Adult Winter Reading Program: Most Popular Titles The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah (10 Winter Readers liked this book) "this was a great book. I blazed through it! I haven't read a book so engaging in a while. I am looking forward to reading more from this author and hoping that her other books are just as good." -- ariacheney, 01/13/2016 "This book is fantastic!! I love stories set in WWII, and this was a wonderful one!" -- lowecinda, 01/11/2016 "Thank goodness for book club! I'm usually not interested in historical fiction, but our group selected Ms. Hannah's book for this month...and, thank goodness, they did. I didn't feel like I was reading someone else's story, but rather was part of the story. I've often wondered why so many appeared to turn a blind eye to the atrocities of World War II. I think this book reveals some spiritual tormenting that many French people faced during the occupation. Highly recommend!" -- majicgynx, 01/22/2016 "Beautiful book! Could not put this one down. Characters you won't forget. Two sisters you won't forget. Historically written. Read this one!" -- Kat26sim, 02/07/2016 "From the moment I started reading this book I could not put it down. This book tells the tremendous story of the strength of women living in Nazi occupied France during World War II. A must read! " -- Mamamoulton, 01/28/2016 "Riveting story of the French Resistance in WWII. Kristin Hannah does it again, writes a book I couldn't put down." -- Noni, 02/24/2016 "Wonderful, easy read" -- Nancy ahrbecker, 02/15/2016 "This book is Amazing! After the first few chapters I was hooked- it was WWII from a perspective I had never seen before... I didn't want to put it down!" -- Ashvive , 01/31/2016 "Yes! Loved it." -- Aspin, 01/30/2016 "This beautifully written story gives us a different view of the WWII experience, from a French villager struggling to make decisions daily about how to treat the occupying Nazis, how to treat her fellow villagers and friends, how to stay true to herself. I loved the interconnectedness of all the characters and their stories - even though their circumstances made their lives very different. Hannah did an incredible job highlighting the hardship of this war on the French population, and the conflicts that arose relating to the identification and treatment of Jews in the town. Close second to All the Light We Cannot See." -- AmyJ, 01/31/2016 Tricky Twenty-Two by Janet Evanovich (5 Winter Readers liked this book) "Nothing new here - just another enjoyable book in the Stephanie Plum series." -- Crash, 02/08/2016 "Quick read. Good story. She's still not with Ranger. Bummer." -- kissifer, 02/18/2016 "Pooka unleashing fleas he thought carried bubonic plague. Gobbles did not beat up the dean of students. Hard to believe story line" -- Kathie, 02/10/2016 "I would read this again and again. Lula was hysterical. " -- realvamps, 01/24/2016 "This series is like watching favorite show on tv. You have a good idea of the story line, there is a lot of laughs and it is comforting to read. It isn't a tricky thriller that keeps you guessing but it is fun. " -- sblanchard76, 02/25/2016 All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr (4 Winter Readers liked this book) "Sometimes I get tired of novels involving WWII, but this was not one of them! The situation of the characters was unique, with the twist involving a young blind girl and the legend of a valuable gem. You know it hits a spot in your heart when you think of the characters and their situations after you have finished. I definitly recommend this book. " -- Donnam, 02/24/2016 "An excellent story that is beautifully told, it has a narrative that is not in chronological order, but this device is used so successfully that it builds suspense in the reader." -- Lmclevine43, 02/14/2016 "Love love love this book! Hated for it to end. Deeply moving novel weaving together fate, love, war, history and healing that comes together in the end perfectly...except one part for me..will let you discover why. Read this book! " -- Kat26sim, 01/23/2016 "Very good read although i was not a fan of the ending." -- boilerbir, 02/29/2016 The Lake House by Kate Morton (4 Winter Readers liked this book) "Great story!" -- lekoenigs, 02/29/2016 "I enjoy Kate Morton's novels, although this wasn't one of my favorites. I did find it a bit of a compulsive read during the final third of the book. The ending had some twists, but I had figured out most of the plot mid way through. A good read, however and I would recommend." -- KCheesman, 01/26/2016 "It was ok, if you like reading books that jump from past-now and back again. However, interesting read-missing child, abandoned house, unsolved mystery." -- Bernadette, 02/11/2016 "Always enjoy Morton's way of weaving an old story with the present day. It is a lovely mystery where you care about all the characters and of course they all find there way to an answer and a better life " -- arose, 01/17/2016 The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto LP by Mitch Albom (4 Winter Readers liked this book) "This isdhis best book yet. It is long almost 500 pages but it is a quick read with many stories and layers. Celebity interviews are accurate. Idions are great." -- Kathie, 01/14/2016 "Such a wonderful book about how music can affect so many lives." -- mattlane, 01/19/2016 "This book was interesting and suspension-of-belief factor was acceptable. Frankie's story begins with his funeral, so a happy ending totally depends on whether you see his life as a tragedy or a triumph. " -- crazycat66, 02/23/2016 "Frankie Presto was a fictional character. But, after reading this book, I hoped he was real. This was a feel good book of what the value of music can do for the "bands" in your life. The bands are the connections you have in your life with people. Frankie Presto belonged to many bands and changed the life's of many. When the special guitar strings turn blue, a person's life is shifted and altered. Music soothes the salvage beast and it makes believers out of non-believers. Frankie Presto guitar playing and life lessons will make you fly with imagination for your own life. Happy Reading. Quote: Suddenly it was terribly quiet, as if the earth itself were too stunned to breathe. I know this sound; silence is part of music. But just because something is silent doesn't mean you aren't hearing it. "Niles, what I play, you can't write, and what you write, I can't play." "Money and music are not friends." Frankie chuckled. "I know something about that." " -- LTJOR14, 01/29/2016 A Christmas Story by Jean Shepherd (3 Winter Readers liked this book) "This book is really funny and the inspiration for the movie. Our family loves this movie and watches it every Christmas. We walk around saying You'll shoot your eye out for days after we watch it together." -- Deedah67, 02/18/2016 "I loved the movie inspired by this book, but I loved the book more! It's hilarious. Definitely worth reading if you enjoyed the movie. " -- EBeliles, 02/11/2016 "Interesting to hear many of the stories told in the movie but on a broader timeline. Very enjoyable, and a quick read." -- Curllyq, 01/25/2016 A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman (3 Winter Readers liked this book) "I loved this book. About an old man living in a row house, lonely and unfriendly toward his neighbors. Always aggravated by the "stupidity" of those around him, until by chance he meets a new couple, moving into the row. The pregnant wife and the air head husband befriend Ove and the story takes a turn from there. An uplifting book and a quick and enjoyable read. I recommend." -- KCheesman, 01/26/2016 "This was a great read! Ove is a grumpy older man who has experienced a huge amount of loss in his life, including the loss of his wife 6 months ago. He is severely depressed and wants to kill himself, but when new neighbors move in things start happening around the neighborhood that Ove can't help but get involved with. Along the way, he develops a strong relationship with his new neighbors-albeit in a somewhat awkward way since Ove is an awkward/socially incompetent guy at times. Very funny and thought provoking regarding the nature of human relationships. " -- lrobakow, 01/30/2016 "Easy read, nice story about a man and his relationship with special neighbors." -- Bernadette, 02/11/2016 How the Light Gets In by Louise Penny (3 Winter Readers liked this book) ""There is a crack in everything. That's how the light gets in." -Leonard Cohen Christmas is approaching, and in Québec it's a time of dazzling snowfalls, bright lights, and gatherings with friends in front of blazing hearths. But shadows are falling on the usually festive season for Chief Inspector Armand Gamache. Most of his best agents have left the Homicide Department, his old friend and lieutenant Jean-Guy Beauvoir hasn't spoken to him in months, and hostile forces are lining up against him. When Gamache receives a message from Myrna Landers that a longtime friend has failed to arrive for Christmas in the village of Three Pines, he welcomes the chance to get away from the city. Mystified by Myrna's reluctance to reveal her friend's name, Gamache soon discovers the missing woman was once one of the most famous people not just in North America, but in the world, and now goes unrecognized by virtually everyone except the mad, brilliant poet Ruth Zardo. As events come to a head, Gamache is drawn ever deeper into the world of Three Pines. Increasingly, he is not only investigating the disappearance of Myrna's friend but also seeking a safe place for himself and his still-loyal colleagues. Is there peace to be found even in Three Pines, and at what cost to Gamache and the people he holds dear? I would give it 3.5 out of 4 stars." -- billrye, 02/23/2016 "A clever plot.An enjoyable mystery" -- russell judd, 02/12/2016 "A fantastic addition to the Chief Inspector Gamache series! I could hardly put it down. Gamache has seen his department nearly obliterated by his evil superior, but it appears that something far worse is brewing that might have a far wider-reaching impact. The story takes place in both Montreal and Three Pines, the small town in the woods of Quebec where the series had its start. The big mystery is shadowed by a smaller mystery too. One of the villagers of Three Pines, Gamache's good friend Myrna, reports the disappearance of a woman who was supposed to come visit for Christmas. Louise Penny ratchets up the suspense through the book till the stories come to a crescendo at the very end. It can't get much better than this." -- ElizabethR, 02/02/2016 I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou (3 Winter Readers liked this book) "Interesting story about a hard life." -- ozreader, 01/27/2016 "This book was the February selection for the Critical Mass reading group. It's a well-written, thought-provoking book about racism, identity, and the power of words. " -- Jhusain, 02/11/2016 "I was a fan of Maya Angelou so when she died in 2014 I made it a point to read her biography. So glad I finally got to it. Her young life was hard as she was passed between her parents and her grandmother. Had it not been for her natural talent who knows where she might have ended up. Great read . . . recommend!" -- lovetoread, 02/21/2016 Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline (3 Winter Readers liked this book) "Would recommend this book. It was interesting to learn about the orphan trains that took children from the east coast to new homes in the Midwest. This was a book club selection and the entire group found the book to be a good selection." -- Cheryl C., 01/25/2016 "I had heard of the orphan trains, and enjoyed this novel with belieavable characters. The author did a good job of bridging from the early 20s to current day in the dialogue and interactions." -- read-when-i-can, 02/27/2016 "I would recommend this book if you enjoy historical fiction." -- dsfederi, 02/22/2016 Quiet by Susan Cain (3 Winter Readers liked this book) "This is a really interesting read about introverts and extroverts and how each process the world differently. I really enjoyed this book and it helps me better understand extreme introverts in my life personally and professionally. " -- bchamness , 02/19/2016 "This book helps introverts embrace their true nature and how to use their power to contribute their talents to the world." -- yenshuol, 02/08/2016 "I would definitely recommend this book! It was quite interesting to read. It is all about introversion and extroversion, and how our society views those attributes, as well as lots of science behind the two. Especially interesting if you are married to, or parenting someone of the opposite party. " -- madelineg7, 03/02/2016 Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys (3 Winter Readers liked this book) "Great read, compulsive toward the end! " -- KCheesman, 02/17/2016 "Easy read-could not put this book down. Interesting, somewhat unfamiliar piece of WWII history. Good character development. I enjoyed this book." -- Bernadette, 02/20/2016 "Another brilliant book by one of my favorite authors. Beautifully written story during the end of WWII and a little well known maritime tragedy of the Wilhelm Gustloff. The book was written as a YA but would be a great story for adults too. I loved it!" -- lisaannmcintoshsmith, 03/05/2016 The Dressmaker of Khair Khana by Gayle Tzemach Lemmon (3 Winter Readers liked this book) "This is a true story of how some entrepreneurial, innovative women survived during the brutal Taliban rule in Afghanistan. Although the subject matter is important, the book is not well-written and is short on characterization and other cultural details." -- Jhusain, 02/11/2016 "I thought this book was excellent. I loved learning more about middle eastern culture. It also proved for a great conversation in my book club." -- mallard87, 03/01/2016 "A story about bravery, courage and to do all you can with what you have, given the situation you are in. Its the life of Kamila who is living in Kabul during the Taliban." -- Priddis, 03/04/2016 The Guest Room by Chris Bohjalian (3 Winter Readers liked this book) "The story concerns what happens as a result of a bachelor party gone- bad in a wealthy New York suburb. It was a very entertaining book and a quick read. If you like his other books, you will probably enjoy this one too." -- kennedyb45, 01/13/2016 "Loved this book!" -- loldson, 02/24/2016 "Love anything by this author - one of my favorites. " -- baroth02, 02/01/2016 The Japanese Lover by Isabel Allende (3 Winter Readers liked this book) "Oh, what a satisfying read this was! I love this book! Set primarily in San Francisco, the story goes back and forth in time. The main characters are Alma, an aging artist living in a quirky retirement home, and Irina, her assistant. There are plot twists that feel more like the reveals when a multi-colored flower opens: startling yet just right." -- Hope, 02/02/2016 "Good simple read that brought me to tears at the end." -- 21690200435595, 02/09/2016 "This is one of those books that you look at the few remaining pages with dismay - I was not ready for it to end. I love anything written by Isabel Allende and this book did not disappoint. " -- baroth02, 02/25/2016 Next


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What is dispersion?
I would tentatively define it as losing one's Will in some momentary or partial fascination. Choronzon (restriction be unto whom in the name Babalon) is referred to as the Lord of Dispersion, and if The Vision and the Voice is any guide, the attainment of the Magister Templi grade entails victory over this Lord.
For most of us, it is too much to expect to be free of dispersion altogether, at least in our current condition. What's more, the intention to be free of dispersion can easily turn into a fascination of its own, and thus a source of further dispersion. Some would claim that this indicates that the proper approach to dispersion is to embrace it. But embracing it could mean different things.
It could mean simply accepting the role dispersion plays in our lives. This, I think, is the approach of ordinary life. "Of course I get distracted sometimes. Doesn't everybody?" But distraction is far more pervasive than most people realize.
Alternatively, one could embrace particular instances of dispersion in order to transmute them, and ultimately move beyond them. This could be what is meant by "Choronzon (restriction be unto whom in the name Babalon)." For fascination is an act of partial love, a love that moves us away from the totality of ourselves. Babalon desires to achieve union with the object of our fascination also, while retaining the desire to achieve union with all other things -- bless her heart! So in Babalon there is no isolation from our totality.
It seems to me, then, that the intention to gradually diminish dispersion is an essential part of the Thelemic path.
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The Mermaid and The Crow
was founded in 2010 by Deborah Castellano.
Deborah Castellano is an avid promoter and purveyor of historic handicrafts, and has dedicated her career to bringing these lost arts out of the museums and back into practice. An average day in her workshop– nicknamed the Spare Oom– will have her tending a wide variety of anachronistic arts: from kettle dying wool, to working her spinning wheel in her bare feet, to swirling her pestle in her mortar while she hand presses her perfume oils.
Every item offered by The Mermaid and The Crow is handcrafted in this old-world style setting from 100% local, sustainable sources. Deborah Castellano is actively engaged in the broader handicraft community, and is passionate about using her work to promote the gifts of other artisans. Her vision includes not only running The Mermaid and The Crow as a business, but coaching aspiring crafters in these lost arts, as well as creating each and every one of her items herself, by hand, without modern machinery. Every fragrance formulation is unique; beeswax candles are poured by hand into their molds; Dream Ambassadors are brought to life through needle felting; tiny terrarium accents are carefully assembled; and felted soaps are wet-scrubbed on a washboard beneath the loving hand of the artist herself.
Ms. Castellano is proud to offer exclusive access to her exquisite work via Etsy.com.
For up to the minute info on new items and craft shows, follow The Mermaid and The Crow on Facebook and Ravelry.
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Founded in 2012 by Deborah Castellano, The Glamoury Apothecary is a full service occult shop specializing in bringing glamour back to ritual practice. Ms. Castellano has drawn on her decades long experience in Witchcraft as well as her extensive artisan background. We offer handmade candles, handspun cords, honey pots, spirit bottles, ritual scrubs, loose incense, hand pressed specialty oils, limited edition ritual oils, hand made dolls and custom work.
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"Sergestes (Sergia) potens, sp. n.
Holotype ♂, St. 3975 VII. Carapace length 25.5mm., total about 85 mm.
Organs of Pesta absent, cornea of the eye much longer and broader than the stalk, numerous lensless dermal photophores including conspicuous unpaired median ones in pereionic sternites; nearly related to S. phorcus Faxon and S. grandis Sund.
Rostrum moderately long, very deep, subrectangular; with a minute slender tip and a rudimentary dorsal tooth. Cervical and post-cervical sulci very shallow laterally, hardly or not at all continued across the dorsum.
Unciliated part of the external margin of the uropodal exopod twice the ciliated part. Posterior arthrobranch of XII four-fifths the length of the anterior one; about one-tenth longer than the posterior gill of XIII; about equal to the anterior gill of XIII. Cornea of the eye enormous; its length and its diameter both twice that of the short, slender distal segment of the stalk; no trace of ocular tubercle.
Some of the photophores are as follows: Uropodal exopod, a single file of three to five organs distal to the muscle, none median to it. Antennal scale, a row of nine to twelve in the distal part, a short oblique stripe in the median side of the proximal part; no photophore in the centre of the base of the scale. Middle of pleonic sternites, a single one in advance of the first four pairs of pleopods, one between the last three pairs, a pair behind the first three pairs of pleopods, one behind the fourth and fifth pairs; sixth pleonic sternite with a median row of about five photophores, and one between the uropods. Pereiopods, one in the base of the ischium of all five legs; one in the tip of the ischium of the second through fifth legs; one in the tip of the merus of the fourth and fifth legs; one in the tip of the carpus of the fifth, 2 in the fourth leg; a row of 10 to 12 in the merus of the third, of 6 in the second leg.
Petasma much as in S. phorcus and S. grandis, with lobus connectens proximolaterally produced as an armed finger-shaped protrusion. Lobus armatus large as in S. phorcus, but with a well-defined lobus accessorius at base larger than that in S. grandis. Processus ventralis expanded at base with a slender tip; relatively short, not reaching as far as does lobus terminalis. Lobus terminalis bears an armed proximolateral lobule which is much better defined than in S. phorcus, but is much smaller than the well-developed distomedian part of lobus terminalis instead of much larger than a rudimentary distomedian part as in S. grandis.
Genital sternites and base of third leg of female not greatly different from these parts in S. phorcus."
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The Evolution Of Vanessa Hudgens: Follow The 'Bandslam' Star's Career In Photos
A fresh-faced Vanessa Hudgens, who turns 21 on December 14, first made her debut on the acting scene when her family settled down in L.A. and she landed a TV commercial. The actress had been acting for years, actually since the age of 8, but it wasn't until her teen years, when she got cast in "High School Musical," that she became a household name.
Before "HSM," Vanessa was already adding roles to her filmography thanks to work in movies like "Thirteen" and "Thunderbirds," and in small roles in several sitcoms.
Click on the photo below to see how far Vanessa has come, and keep reading for more on her Hollywood history after the jump.
Starring alongside her on-screen and off beau, Zac Efron as well as her bestie, Ashley Tisdale, and fellow teen star, Corbin Bleu, Vanessa found superstar fame playing Gabriella Montez in the super successful Disney musical franchise.
In addition to her work in the world of acting, Vanessa, who showed the world her vocal stylings in "HSM," also has released two solo albums. And now, with her Wildcat days behind her, the "Bandslam" star has several high profile films in the works including "Beastly" and the much-anticipated Zach Snyder's "Sucker Punch."
She recently told MTV News that she was really looking forward to "Sucker Punch." "Honestly, I just kind of do things I feel passionate about," she said. "When something comes along and I really like it, I don't really care if it's set in high school or in a brothel like 'Sucker Punch,' just as long as I feel passionate about it."
She added that she's always wanted to do action. "That was my biggest go-to when I wanted to play the sexy girl [was to be in an action film]," she explained. "And I get to do that in 'Sucker Punch,' and I'm so excited."


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Revere Establishes Tornado Relief Fund
An overturned car on Malden Street at Broadway after the tornado last week. Photo by MA State Police.
Following news that federal aid would be unlikely, the City of Revere has established a tornado relief fund for private donations to assist victims of last week's historic storm.
Former Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone will oversee the distribution of the money raised. So far, nearly $10,000 has been raised toward the fund's $1 million goal.
Revere Mayor Dan Rizzo says the storm caused millions in damage, some of which won't be covered by insurance.
"We are still left with a devastating gash a quarter mile wide and two miles long through the heart of our city," said Mayor Rizzo in a press conference on Friday. "Dozens of families have lost their homes and businesses while others have suffered extensive property damage."
More details about the fund, including how to donate online, via mail, or in person, are available at http://www.reveretornadorelief.org/.
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About 40 miles due west of central London, in a little town of Marlow, is the UK's first 2 Michelin starred pub. Truthfully, I have never heard of this place, being somewhat out of touch with the gastronomy world, but it was recommended by a friend; I am so happy that he tipped us off.
Along with the bread (sourdough and soda, the latter being very nice and airy while the former was somewhat dour and stodgy for me) was a rather brilliant and light set of fried whitebait, set in a roll of newspaper reminiscent of fish & chips from a local chippy. The accompanying dip was simple (mayonnaise and ketchup) but highly effective. Appetite famished and ready for the food!
Crispy Pig's Head with Artichoke, Crackling and Pancetta. Truthfully, I only enquired about this dish out of idle curiosity (I was imagining a literal head on a platter!), but the waiter's description sold it to me: a whole pig's head braised slowly until the meat from the cheek and jowls as well as the fat literally slough off the bones. It then had a crispy batter coating applied to it, creating a crunchy/creamy block of porky goodness. Not to mention the rich goodness of the black pudding or the streaky pancetta. Everything on the plate was finger licking good.
Parfait of Duck and Foie Gras with Orange Chutney and Toasted Brioche. Very well blended parfait of the foie, a little bit on the airy and light side. The chutney had a distinct orange taste with some mustard seeds inside for a more mature conserve. Our only real complaint was that portion size was too large for such a rich dish.
Slow Cooked Duck Breast with Peas, Duck Fat Chips and Gravy; Great British Menu 2010. Tender lean duck breast had a sweet (?orange) glaze to it. Additionally was a rich savoury gravy, presumably made from deglazing the duck remnants. What I had assumed to be a roasted baby potato beside the duck turned out to be a round sausage, but definitely far better than the typical store bought stuff. The chips were large portioned, crispy on the outside. The peas were much better than expected, with some ham and onions used in the cooking. Absolutely superb dish, much better than what has been simply described here!
Loin of Cotswold Venison with Ox Tongue, Berigould Mushroom, English Lettuce and Prickly Ash. The venison was perfectly cooked to a medium-rare doneness, with a slight gamey aroma. The tongue was meltingly tender and I genuinely wished for more to savour. The large mushroom was grilled with a slight caramelised tinge and it had a spattering of what appeared to be bone marrow on top.
Passion Fruit Soufflé with Kaffir Lime Ice Cream and Warm Toffee. The soufflé was very light and rather tart from the passion fruit, but that was easily off-set by the sweet toffee, creating an overall good sweet and slightly tart mixture with a nice slight passion fruit background. The ice cream was more akin to lemon grass than kaffir to me, but it still had a rather exotic tinge that actually worked quite well with the passion fruit soufflé.
Hand & Flowers Chocolate Cake with Salted Caramel and Muscovado Ice Cream. Perhaps it was because we were so full by this point, but the chocolate cake didn't really excite us that much, even if it did have a liquid oozing center.
Without going into a debate of whether it is worthy of two Michelin stars, suffice to say that that overall, the food was certainly excellent and delicious; there was also definitely very good attentive service. Suffice to say, if you are ever passing by that part of the world, making plans to detour for a hearty and well-prepared delicious meal won't go wrong. Now, the tricky question is: if I was a Londoner, would I travel the (Google map estimate) 1 hour drive back there again? Tough call.
Best bit: oh the duck, definitely the duck. I guess getting to be in the Great British Menu actually meant something!
Worst bit: logistics; it's a bit out of the way, even more so for the tourist like me.
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Britney Spears Makes Wise Decisions
It would be an understatement to say that Britney Spears has had a rough year. In addition to her divorce to second husband, Kevin "K-Fed" Federline and the upcoming custody battle she is going to wage over their two children, Spears has taken a massive hit in public opinion. Her erratic behavior appearing at clubs and changing clothing with strangers and the number of britney spears oops pics that displayed the mother of two passed out after a night of partying flashing her goodies has made it very likely that she would lose custody to her unemployed ex-husband. Even celebrity friendly magazine OK! Magazine has gotten into the act and wrote a lengthy story about Spears' strange behavior during an attempted photo shoot and interview.
Through it all, many people have wondered how Britney Spears could possibly make a musical comeback. It really is a testament to how quickly the world moves. Just seven years ago, Britney Spears was the biggest music star in the world. People throughout the world diligently listened to the latest britney spears mp3 when they first came out and people drooled over every britney spears video. The girl who brought an undeniable sex appeal to the teen pop and was the subject of racy but innocent britney spears pics has seen her spot on top of the music world taken by several of her peers including her ex-boyfriend – Justin Timberlake. While people are bewildered and even disgusted by britney spears toxic behavior in recent years, justin timberlake is the man with the golden touch. Along computer screens throughout the world are justin timberlake wallpapers and people actively seek out a gallery of justin timberlake pictures in the same way that they used to for Britney Spears. Successfully making the transition from teen pop star to respected adult musician, any justin timberlake mp3 is wildly successful and it's official justin timberlake is the current king of pop. His pairing with super producer Timbaland who has pioneered beats programming timbaland style that have bolstered the careers of Missy Elliott, Nelly Furtado, Jay-Z, 50 Cent, Aaliyah and countless others has made both Timberlake and Timbaland massive stars.
However, if you looked at how the solo success of justin timberlake was born you can see that it is directly related to the end of his relationship to Britney Spears. Before the babies, divorces, quickie marriages, and acts that scream desperate pleas for help, Britney Spears was the sexy but virginal teen pop star that excited the boys but was a role model for girls. However, Justin Timberlake quickly blew that perception up by publicly stating that he had taken Spears' virginity and blamed her infidelities for breaking up their relationship. The justin timberlake lyrics for Cry Me A River and the accompanying video was among the most popular songs timbaland produced.
However, the song was a cruel reproach of Spears and in many ways, Timberlake built his career out of trashing his ex-girlfriend. Maybe it was a bit of penance on his part in trashing his ex but it seemed that Justin Timberlake had written a song specifically for Britney Spears. While justin timberlake lyrics are ok, when they are paired with the production of timbaland, somehow it comes of as magic. With Timbaland bigger than ever with a successful solo album that is full of funky timbaland mp3 tracks, it seemed like a surefire way to make a comeback. However, it turned out that after agreeing to do the song with Timberlake (who was even going to duet on it) that Britney Spears pulled out unexpectedly. Although her record label is reportedly furious with Spears' decision and many wonder if Spears blew a sure thing, people forget that the last Britney Spears' album was a smashing success. Despite making poor personal decisions, so far Spears has yet to make a bad musical decision, although who really knows anymore with that girl.


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We are now just a little more than 48 hours from the middleweight super-fight between Ring Magazine Champion Sergio "Maravilla" Martinez and WBC Champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. The fight has taken on a very personal feel in recent weeks, with both fighters shooting daggers of bold criticism at each other.
But on Saturday night at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, all the talking will stop. It will just be two men inside a ring fighting it out for middleweight supremacy. The majority of the boxing media is predicting a tremendous action-packed fight between the two, with most favoring Martinez by late stoppage or decision.
Here's why they're wrong. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. will shine on Saturday night in Las Vegas, and in so doing, will step out of his legendary father's shadow.


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Easter is under a month away and I'm just getting my act in gear. Pretty soon it'll be Christmas. Kidding! But really — this cute little springy game is perfect to celebrate Easter.
In the past I made up "Don't Eat the Chief" to celebrate Presidents Day. It's an easy and fun way for kids to learn the presidents of the United States. I thought it'd be fun to make an Easter version.
Here's how you play "Don't Eat the Peep" –
Print out the game board (below) and disperse candy, cereal pieces, pretzel bites, anything you want.
Have one person leave the room while the other players arrange the food on the board. One piece in each square.
Everyone chooses 1 "peep" (square with candy on it).
The person then comes back into the room and picks a square, one at a time, eating the candy.
When he or she picks the "peep" everyone yells "Don't Eat the Peep!" Continue until everyone has a turn.
This game is best for younger kids. They get into it and think it's hilarious when someone eats the peep.
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Wish I had thought of this back in the day!
But interesting solution. LOL
Think of the haters in your life as sandpaper; theyll scratch you up time and time again but in the end youre polished, smooth, and spotless..while they end up useless
We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.
I find that if I just start talking about sex, it does the job. Gives them an education, too. Start telling them the definitions of body parts and sex acts, talk about all the STDs and how not to get them...I never get very far. They're learning in bits and pieces.
If my parents did this, they would have a new problem on their hands as my sister and I would immediately bolt out of the car, running and screaming down the highway!
I have to politely disagree... Now mom and dad can have a nice quiet vacation alone while the kids find their own way home
I have to politely disagree... Now mom and dad can have a nice quiet vacation alone while the kids find their own way home
Touché, RyeBread. Touché.
[This message edited by TrulyReconciled at 1:46 PM, July 31st (Thursday)]
I like TR's suggestion. Duct tape fixes everything.
The people you do your life with shape the life you live
[This message edited by Jeaniegirl at 3:23 AM, August 1st (Friday)]
[This message edited by Jeaniegirl at 1:31 AM, August 1st (Friday)]
"I could have missed the pain, but I would have had to miss the dance." Garth Brooks
Might I submit to you my solution?
Fixed it for you:
I am so doing this. If only to see the horror on their faces. They make gagging noises if we even give each other a peck on the cheek.


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You also have the help of highly visible people who comment on the information you release, to the exclusion of everything else, to make it seem as if yours is the only perspective out there. Anything else would be "aiding the enemy" or a "fringe opinion."
Far away from your town is a small, insignificant village run by another guy very much like you. "Sir Ya" has done some nasty things to the people in his town; it seems to go with the job. But, since you have decided you need to go to war with this particular thug right now, he is the thug of the moment to anyone who will listen.
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You eagerly, and with grave expression, report on, and the commentators pass along, any and all evil acts this other guy is suspected of committing.
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Category — Inspiration & Influence
On my teachers: Mr. Schultz
Of my four main private music teachers, I studied with Mr. Schultz the longest. My brother and I started piano lessons with him when I was 10, and I remained in his studio through high school. Our previous teacher, Helen Taverniti (who many years later I learned was once Janos Starker's accompanist!) had retired and passed all her students to him. I remember her saying, "All the teachers are shaking in their shoes because Willard's in town." She was talking, of course, about his respected teaching ability; but I had it in my mind that this new teacher was a scary person.
"Scary" doesn't accurately describe Mr. Schultz. He never raised his voice, threatened, or anything like that. But he expected hard work, whether or not your sights were set on Juilliard. There were weeks (when I didn't practice like I should have) that I entered the studio shaking in my shoes. Like all good teachers he could distinguish between inability and laziness; and when the latter was the problem, he'd simply say, "Take responsibility," and leave it at that. It was enough.
Like most kids, I never fully appreciated my teachers until years after leaving the studio. Thinking back, I'm amazed at the level of care Mr. Schultz showed his students. He tracked the repertoire of each of us to ensure we'd study a variety of music while in his class. He regularly made "mix tapes" off old LP's of the pieces we were learning, often including program notes or journal articles. (A longtime college professor, he read broadly and owned an impressive library.) In addition to weekly lessons, he'd hold monthly studio classes where we'd play and discuss our current repertoire. Dreaded back in the day? For sure. But despite my lack of appreciation at the time, these gatherings profoundly impacted my development of musical taste, introducing me to now-favorite composers and works.
He especially loved the lyricism of Brahms and Schumann. He wasn't an active performer by the time I met him, but he'd often be practicing the Symphonic Etudes or Intermezzi when we arrived for lessons. Though he wasn't a particularly emotive person I could sense his excitement when entrusting us with some of these composers' works. A highlight for me was learning the first movement of his favorite concerto, the Schumann a minor.
When I was thinking about going into music, we discussed different schools and paths. But he also told me that he never tried to convince students to consider music as a career. "Only do it if you really love it," he warned, "because it's very, very difficult."
Despite the difficulties, I'd estimate he's been going strong for close to 60 years now. The fruit of his labor isn't primarily a large discography or concert programs. Rather — if you walk into his studio, among the first things you'll notice is a wall filled top to bottom with photos of students; many inscribed with the same phrase: "Thanks to an inspiring teacher."
September 14, 2011 No Comments
Happy birthday, Claude Debussy!
Today is an important day. First, it's my mom's birthday. Happy birthday, Mom!
It's also the birthday of one of my favorite composers, Claude Debussy. His music actually made me want to practice in the early part of high school because it revealed a world of sound and color unlike anything I'd heard or studied before. I think my piano teacher figured this out quickly and assigned me a fair amount of Debussy. One of my favorites was his piano prelude Voiles (which means sails or veils):
As a harpist, I've gotten to also play his wonderful chamber and orchestral music as well. The ending of La Mer, when the brass section emerges from storm of strings, is one of those lump-in-the-throat moments for me.
If you're on Spotify, here's a playlist of some of my other favorites.
Do you have a favorite Debussy work?
August 22, 2011 1 Comment
Inspiration & Influence: Creative Collaborations
My undergrad program included a couple required classes in career management. We covered the usual topics: creating press packages, applying for grants, and even schmoozing. But we also spent a fair amount of time discussing programming and the changing nature of classical music.
Most of us students were nearing graduation and realizing the increasing difficulty of making a living in classical music, at least through traditional means such as orchestra jobs and teaching posts. Our instructor and guest speakers urged us to think creatively — to reimagine venue possibilities, collaborations, and repertoire choices.
But while we all felt the truth of what these arts professionals were saying, we also harbored skepticism. Was "reimagining" just a trendy term for playing light classics in a bar instead of a church or coming up with cheesy arrangements of top-40 hits?
This was only 6 or 7 years ago, but it's amazing what has happened since that time. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and IMSLP have gone from nonexistence or infancy to revolutionizing the way we get information and music. The difficulties for classical musicians that were emerging when I was in school have increased faster than most of my classmates and I expected.
There is no question that trying to make a living as a classical musician is tough nowadays. But despite the difficulties, I believe there is a lot to be excited about. Creativity often flourishes within limitations. Classical musicians are reimagining ways to engage audiences while respecting the art form — and creating new art in the process.
Simple Measures
This past Friday I attended a refreshingly unusual chamber music concert presented by Seattle-based Simple Measures. The originality of the experience lay not so much in the musical choices but in the interweaving of other artistic disciplines such as live dance (some pre-choreographed, some improvised) and projected visual art:
One of my favorite collaborations was the opening sequence, which began with video footage of a train ride through changing landscapes. The audio faded into the polyrhythmic pulse of Nico Muhly's A Hudson Cycle, a piano solo with a quietly haunting intensity:
I especially appreciated how each piece in the program felt connected to the next, despite extreme contrasts in mood and subject matter. George Crumb's dramatic Vox Balaenae, complete with prepared piano and amplified instruments, transitioned naturally into the contemplative serenity of Arvo Part's Spiegel em Spiegel with help from a few well-timed dance moves and tasteful lighting. Also on the program: a set of Renaissance pieces (found on IMSLP) and Ravel's Piano Trio.
Not every part of the program was equally successful. A couple sequences attempted to combine music, dance, and video, which was too busy and ended up distracting from each of the elements. But on the whole, the concert experience was well conceived and interesting both for professional musicians and first-time concertgoers.
The Art of Time Ensemble
Another example of a group that is reinventing the classical music genre is Toronto-based The Art of Time Ensemble. One of their many creative concert themes is "Source and Inspiration," where new works inspired by a classical piece are performed back-to-back. For example, the ensemble commissioned six new pieces to be written based on Korngold's Suite for piano, two violins and cello, including this new work by singer-songwriter Danny Michel:
Also check out their live staging of The War of the Worlds and a fantastic cover of The Beatles' Oh, Darling, featuring Steven Page.
June 7, 2011 No Comments
Inspiration & Influence: Competitions
This past weekend, my brother Joe won Google Games Seattle with a few of his computer science friends. He scored a new smartphone, but didn't even bring me back a sticker. Where's the sibling love?
Anyways, as he was describing the puzzles he and his teammates had to solve, I was thinking about how different his competition was from those in the music world. Figuring out the winners for Google Games was as easy as seeing which team finished solving the puzzles first.
Alas, in the music world, it's not a matter of who can play their Chopin etude the fastest (well . . . ok . . . maybe sometimes it seems like it is). The person who hits the most correct notes isn't necessarily the winner.
There's that whole matter of Personal Interpretations. You never know what the judges might like from one day to another. Have the same panel listen to the same competitors playing the same pieces two days in a row, and they very well might choose a different winner each day. I can understand that, because I am not exactly the same each morning. My general tastes may stay the same, but what moves me today might leave me cold the next.
Then there's also student-teacher politics, personal repertoire likes and dislikes, and all those other things that make music competitions so messy.
For some, the nonexistence of a perfectly fair way to determine a winner of a music competition is reason enough not to enter any. Furthermore, even winning a major one hardly guarantees a successful career these days.
While I don't think competitions are necessary for everyone pursuing a musical profession, I do consider competitions among the most memorable and influential experiences in my own artistic development. Among the most important lessons I've learned:
Higher standards of excellence
Everyone who enters a competition wants to win (if someone says they don't, they're either lying or crazy), and that naturally whets a desire for excellence. Yes, we're supposed to try our best at everything we do. But what competitions can do is help us realize new levels of "best." Competition preparation has taught me to listen more carefully, to be tougher on myself, and to find ever more efficient ways of ensuring consistent accuracy.
Mental strength
Competitions push your mental strength at every stage: Planning your preparation. Learning and memorizing the repertoire. Practicing and performing. The actual competition. Even processing and pressing on post-competition — win or lose — takes mental tenacity. Learning to handle the level of concentrated focus a competition requires will benefit you in many areas of life.
Appreciation for new / different music
My philosophy is to only enter competitions if I like most of the required music. But often, especially with bigger competitions, the repertoire list will include works that are unfamiliar or even completely new (i.e. written for the competition). As a result, sometimes you're forced to live longer with certain pieces than you might normally choose. In some cases this extra time fosters deeper understanding and appreciation for a different style of music.
In other cases . . . well, you'll always feel like you're looking for gems in a trash heap; and making the best of that is a whole art in itself!
May 17, 2011 No Comments
Inspiration & Influence: Reminders
Today started out as a Murmuring Monday.
The type of Monday where I wake up groaning because the bad dream was true — the weekend is over. The type of Monday where I sin all the way to work, worrying about all the things to do this week.
I tried to write a blog post during my lunch break. Actually, I tried several times, but deleted them all. Turns out complaining and self-pity make writing about gratitude and inspiration pretty difficult, not to mention hypocritical.
I needed a good dose of the Gospel. God gave me two.
First, Romans 1 was my reading for today. Verse 15-16 jumped out at me:
So I am eager to preach the gospel to you also who are in Rome. For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.
It's clear from the opening verses of the chapter that the recipients of the letter were already believers. Yet they still needed the gospel preached to them. I am no different.
John Piper writes:
Notice that verse 16 does not say, "The gospel . . . is the power of God to bring about faith and salvation." It says, "The gospel is the power of God for [unto] salvation to everyone who is believing [present tense in Greek, signifying continuous action]." In other words, Paul's point here is not that the power of the gospel creates faith, but that, for those who have faith, the gospel brings about salvation. So the point is not that the gospel is the power for conversion to faith; the point is that the gospel is the power to bring about future salvation through a life of faith.
The tense of the verb "believe" here is crucial. It signifies ongoing action, not just the first act of faith when you were converted . . .
So the point of Romans 1:16 is that you don't have to be ashamed of the gospel, because it is the only truth in the world which, if you go on banking on it day after day, will triumph over every obstacle and bring you to eternal safety and joy in the presence of a holy and glorious God.
Second, this Sandra McCracken song surfaced on my playlist — a fitting prayer with the above verses fresh in my mind:
Father whate'er of earthly bliss
Thy sovereign will denies
Accepted at Thy throne of grace
Let this petition rise
Let the sweet hope that thou art mine
My life and death attend
Thy presence through my journey shine
And crown my journey's end
Give me a calm, a thankful heart
From every murmur free
The blessings of Thy grace impart
And make me live to Thee
You raise your hand to still the storms
That rage inside my head
Revive my heart with gratitude
Love quell my doubt and dread
Give me a sure and rested soul
From every fear relief
The spirit's power and presence mine
To ever comfort me
Give me a sure, a restful heart
From every fear relief
Thy spirit's power and presence mine
To ever comfort me.
Give me a calm, a thankful heart
From every murmur free
The blessings of thy grace impart
And make me live to thee.
Amen. Only hoping in the gracious God of the gospel can truly transform Murmuring Mondays into Thankful Tuesdays.
May 9, 2011 2 Comments
Inspiration & Influence: 9/11
Like many Americans, I sat glued to the news last night as President Obama announced the killing of Osama bin Laden. It was one of those surreal "I'll-always-remember-where-I-was-when-I-heard" moments, just like that morning nearly a decade ago that embedded bin Laden's name on American consciousness.
I was 17 on 9/11. The events of that day have influenced the adult lives of my generation, from the way we travel to how we understand shock and fear. I never imagined how I would feel upon the death of bin Laden, and hours later I'm still sorting through the emotional complexities.
Watching the elation of New Yorkers last night reminded me that humanity longs for hope, justice, and redemption. We celebrate things that give us an imperfect, temporary pictures of those ideals. Bin Laden's death offered a sense of symbolic, but hardly complete justice. Even as I feel gratitude in knowing that some due punishment was rendered, I also feel grief in remembering the horrors that made this death so enigmatic — and, on an even bigger scale, that we live in a world where sin and death are ongoing realities.
The world is not as it should be. Today's flood of news is a sober reminder of that fact. My rejoicing should not be in the death of one man today; but in the blessed hope that a perfectly loving, perfectly just God controls the universe.
This is not the end of the story.
Last night, I dug up a couple of pieces of music that captured my conflicting emotions over what was happening. Thought I would share:
John Adams, On the Transmigration of Souls
John Adams created this haunting, other-worldly piece as a "memory space" for what happened on 9/11. (Background here and here.)
John Mackey, Aurora Awakes
One of the pieces the UW wind ensemble played on our tour of Japan last year. It always struck me as tremendously hopeful.
May 2, 2011 No Comments
Inspiration & Influence: There is a Fountain
One of the hymns I've come to love in recent years is William Cowper's There is a Fountain. It's a beautiful expression of grace and redemption that also vividly captures the costliness of salvation.
The words penetrate all the more deeply when you consider the man behind them. One of England's most popular 18th century poets, William Cowper suffered for most of his adult life with paralyzing depression and insanity. He was saved during a stint in a mental asylum, where his caretaker was a strong Christian.
Even following his conversion, Cowper suffered from a recurring nightmare that God had rejected him and attempted suicide several times. One bright spot in his life was his 30-year friendship with John Newton, who served as Cowper's pastor for many years. John Piper writes of their relationship:
Newton saw Cowper's bent to melancholy and reclusiveness and drew him into the ministry of visitation as much as he could. They would take long walks together between homes and talk of God and his purposes for the church. then in 1769 Newton got the idea of collaborating with Cowper on a book of hymns to be sung by their church. He thought it would be good for Cowper's poetic bent to be engaged.
This book of hymns became a collection known as the Olney Hymns. There is a Fountain, written after a particularly severe bout of despair, is one of Cowper's best-known contributions.
Cowper was acutely aware of his unworthiness and "vile" nature. Yet he clung to the truth that Christ's blood was powerful to cleanse him — and, indeed, all sinners — of all "guilty stains."
Sojourn Music has a beautiful version based on the traditional tune by Lowell Mason. I also love Red Mountain Music's updated melody:
There is a fountain filled with blood drawn from Emmanuel's veins;
And sinners plunged beneath that flood lose all their guilty stains.
Lose all their guilty stains, lose all their guilty stains;
And sinners plunged beneath that flood lose all their guilty stains.
The dying thief rejoiced to see that fountain in his day;
And there have I, though vile as he, washed all my sins away.
Washed all my sins away, washed all my sins away;
And there have I, though vile as he, washed all my sins away.
Dear dying Lamb, Thy precious blood shall never lose its power
Till all the ransomed church of God be saved, to sin no more.
Be saved, to sin no more, be saved, to sin no more;
Till all the ransomed church of God be saved, to sin no more.
E'er since, by faith, I saw the stream Thy flowing wounds supply,
Redeeming love has been my theme, and shall be till I die.
And shall be till I die, and shall be till I die;
Redeeming love has been my theme, and shall be till I die.
Then in a nobler, sweeter song, I'll sing Thy power to save,
When this poor lisping, stammering tongue lies silent in the grave.
Lies silent in the grave, lies silent in the grave;
When this poor lisping, stammering tongue lies silent in the grave.
Lord, I believe Thou hast prepared, unworthy though I be,
For me a blood bought free reward, a golden harp for me!
'Tis strung and tuned for endless years, and formed by power divine,
To sound in God the Father's ears no other name but Thine.
(For more on William Cowper's life, I highly recommend John Piper's biography.)
April 18, 2011 No Comments
Tom A Mar (9/16/26-4/10/11)
Since hearing of my grandfather's passing yesterday, I've had this one memory on constant replay. It's a hot, rare-blue-sky Seattle day and he's standing under a tree, laughing and shaking water from his arms and hair. I can't recall the occasion. I have no idea how he got wet. But it was probably funny because he's surrounded by a group of people laughing right along with him.
That was the kind of thing Yeh Yeh liked: laughing, especially with others.
He loved people and was a true "life of the party." A waiter most of his life, he had a way of putting you at ease and striking up conversations anywhere. Whenever we'd visit him in Sacramento, we couldn't walk into a restaurant without someone calling out, "Hey! Tom!" Most of the time he'd end up knowing half the clientele, and off he'd take us on the grand tour of introductions and hand-shaking.
He possessed a quick wit that manifested itself in jokes, but also in more "life-changing" turns of events. My favorite story revolves around his middle initial, "A," which he chose for himself along with his English first name. The A didn't stand for anything, which at first wasn't acceptable to the immigration officer.
"Well, what about your old president? Harry S Truman? The "S" didn't stand for anything," Yeh Yeh shot back.
They let him keep the A.
He lived simply in the same pink house on Arvilla Drive for as long as I can remember. Things remained remarkably similar from visit to visit – the smell of Chinese food in the kitchen, the sound of Chinese opera from the living room. One thing that did morph over the years was the grandkid "cheat sheet" that he kept on his refrigerator, listing our English names, Chinese names, and birthdays. Up until the last couple of years when failing health made speaking difficult, we could always expect a birthday card and phone call from him. If we weren't home, he'd leave his rendition of "Happy Birthday" on the answering machine.
We didn't live nearby, so the phone was our main means of keeping in touch. All the conversations — including our last one a couple weeks ago — started the same way:
"Hellooooo, Ruthie…how you doing? You got a boyfriend?"
I miss that already.
April 11, 2011 7 Comments
Inspiration & Influence: Carlos Salzedo
Get a bunch of professional classical harpists in one room, and watch the conversation gradually move to musical heritage. Where did you go to school? What method did you study? Who was your teacher?
I know such discussions happen within other instrumental families too, but harpists seem especially fond of them. Perhaps it's because we don't have to talk long before discovering mutual musical ancestry. In the harp world, forget six degrees of separation. It's more like one or two. Because we play an instrument that has existed in its present form for only a couple centuries, today's harpists are all just a few generations removed from the original pioneers and innovators of the instrument.
In my case, that pioneer is Carlos Salzedo. It's a name that I'd never heard before starting harp; but since Salzedo hit my radar screen he hasn't left.
Carlos Salzedo was one of those ridiculously talented artists whose interests went far beyond the harp. At age 16, he earned the premier prix from the Paris Conservatoire in both harp and piano, a feat still unmatched. He co-founded the International Composers Guild, an organization dedicated to promoting new music, with composer Edgard Varese. Fascinated by architecture, he collaborated with Witold Gordon on the art-deco design of the Salzedo model harp, manufactured by Lyon and Healy since 1928.
Salzedo was also close friends with the famed Polish ballet dancer Vaslav Nijinsky, a connection that fostered Salzedo's lifetime interest in instrumental aesthetics:
[Nijinsky] once complained that Salzedo did not make enough show with his hand movements. A harpist's hands should be like a dancer's toes, said Nijinsky: "Of all the instrumentalists, you are the one to be looked at when you play." Salzedo formalized hand movements into a series of flowing gestures, tells his students to emphasize esthetic as well as musical qualities. Says he: "Good looks are an important requisite for an aspiring harpist."
My first assignments as a harp student were to read his Method for the Harp and to begin his Conditioning Exercises. I liked this as much as the average beginning student likes reading method books and doing exercises; and I knew nothing of his colorful life. So my initial impression of Salzedo = boring, strict pedagogue.
Then I heard his music, and realization hit. I was wrong. Salzedo wasn't boring and strict.
He was CRAZY.
While listening to a recording of his piece Scintillation, I knew I'd never heard harp music like it — angular, percussive, occasionally angry. It wasn't love at first listen, but I was intrigued. Realizing that the instrument was capable of a lot more than imitating waterfalls and magic spells planted the idea that harp-playing could provide much more than an after-hours ear massage.
In the years since being shook up by Scintillation, I've come to regard Salzedo like that distant relative you feel you've met because you've heard so much about him. Both my undergraduate and graduate school teachers — Judy Loman and Heidi Lehwalder — studied directly under Salzedo, so they'd share anecdotes during my lessons and occasionally I'd run across his markings while studying their old scores. Getting to study Salzedo's own compositions with them moved me from curious skepticism to true appreciation of what he did to expand the harp's palette.
Salzedo truly believed in the orchestral tonal range of the harp; and he worked tirelessly to familiarize not only harpists, but other musicians and composers with the instrument's capabilities. "No other musical instrument, except the pipe organ," he wrote in the introduction to his Method for the Harp, "offers such a wealth and variety of musical color and effect."
And out of everything I've learned as part of Salzedo's lineage, this is one of the main points I hope to pass on to my own students and audiences. I don't want to take away any of their enjoyment of typical "harpy" music — hey, I still have a soft spot for it myself.
But I also hope they walk away from a lesson or concert thinking, "Wow, I didn't know the harp could sound like that!"
April 4, 2011 No Comments
Inspiration & Influence: Harpo Marx
When someone first learns that I play the harp, the typical reaction is, "Wow, I've never met a real live harp player before!" People don't often have an image or person in their mind to associate with the word "harpist." Once in awhile, I'll get the "Like King David?" response, or "Oh, my aunt's neighbor's cousin's niece played the harp…I think."
And every so often, someone will exclaim, "OH! Like Harpo Marx? I love Harpo Marx!"
"Was Harpo Marx really a good harpist?"
I tell them that Harpo was a genius — an unconventional one, for sure. But a genius. Last year, I did some research on Harpo as part of my master's degree, and the more I learned about him the more my admiration for this zany comedian/musician grew.
Harpo was largely self-taught and spent his first two years as a harpist playing with the harp on the wrong shoulder. He realized his mistake after seeing a picture of an angel in a department store window. He played his harp tuned much lower than the normal pedal harp because his first instrument (purchased for $45 by his mother, who thought her family needed to add "class" to their act) was so terrible that the strings would have broken if tuned any higher. He could never get used to "conventional" tuning, even when he had a decent instrument.
Harpo couldn't read music and learned all his repertoire by ear. Extremely dedicated, he typically spent two to three hours a day practicing. After 8 years of soloing onstage, Harpo attempted to get formal training from (according to his autobiography Harpo Speaks) a harpist with the Metropolitan Opera. The harpist was evidently too fascinated with Harpo's technique to teach him anything. Harpo did take some lessons with well-known harpist Mildred Dilling, whom he met by chance in a music shop. She introduced him to Bach, Mozart, Ravel, and Debussy but never tried to change his way of playing.
By all accounts, Harpo was as affable offstage as he appeared onstage. Extremely good-natured, he was well-liked by all and the "favorite uncle" amongst his many nieces and nephews. He married actress Susan Fleming in 1936, a happy union that last until Harpo's death in 1964.
Comedian George Burns said of Harpo's family life, "One thing [Harpo] said to me that was so, so nice… He adopted four children, you know. So I said to him, 'When are you gonna quit? How many children are you going to adopt?' He says, 'I'd like to adopt as many children as I have windows. So when I leave, I want a kid in every window, waving goodbye.'… I think that was about the greatest marriage that I know of, Susan Marx and Harpo."
Harpo was extremely generous, giving many benefit concerts for orchestras around the US (under the name Arturo Harponini). His two harps were also donated, per his will, to the nation of Israel after his death. He was also a talented painter and played the piano and clarinet (also self-taught skills).
Harpo loved being onstage and was clearly a natural performer. The Marx Brothers' career spanned more than 40 years in vaudeville, movies, and TV. They made 14 movies as a team. In addition to his movie solos, Harpo also made numerous concert appearances around the world. He also guested on TV shows of Red Skelton, Donald O'Connor, Ed Sullivan, and Lucille Ball:
Despite his extensive performance experience, he often suffered from stage fright. So he developed an onstage thought process to calm down, which went something like this:
"Oh, my God! I have to play for all these people. Hey, wait a minute! I'm up here and they're down there. If there's someone out there who should be up here, let him come up and play the harp. But if someone were out there who should be here, he would be here. But he's not! I am. I guess I'll play the harp."
And so he did.
March 27, 2011 3 Comments


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The BPS works to raise awareness of the many ways that psychology can make a positive impact on the world. Here you can read the latest news and policy work issued by the society, as well as explore the blog entries provided by our contributors.
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How can psychology make healthcare safer?
That's the question to be tackled at an interdisciplinary seminar for early-career researchers sponsored by our Division of Health Psychology.
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Psychological Dimensions of Dementia: Putting the Person at the Centre of Care
The following report, put together by the British Psychological Society Dementia Advisory Group, presents a psychological perspective on the nature and experience of dementia, outlines the extensive...
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Database of Disaster Resources (Disaster, Crisis, and Trauma Working Party, 2015)
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Guidance for Registered Psychologists in Making Applications to the BPS Approved Clinician Peer Review Panel (2016)
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There was a point in time in which the UFC's middleweight division was devoid of challengers. Now, as current divisional kingpin Anderson Silva looks for his 10th straight title defense at UFC 148 on July 7, there is new life at 185 pounds.
To keep his undefeated Octagon record intact, Silva must once again face off with his toughest opponent to date, Chael Sonnen. The rematch is easily the most anticipated of the year, and one can only hope that it will live up to the excitement of their previous meeting at UFC 117.
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Michigan Getting $6 Million To Play GatorsThe Florida Gators don't play out of the state in out of conference games often, but for the 2017 season opener, Florida's opponent will be getting a large payday.
No.14 Michigan Overcomes Florida State 82-80 in OT Michigan knew Florida State would present problems after watching the Seminoles pick apart a talented VCU squad in their first game of the Puerto Rico Tip-Off.
Wolverines Rout Gators, Make Final 4Freshman guard Nik Stauskas scored 22 points including six 3-pointers and Michigan is going to the Final Four for the first time since the Fab Five era after a 79-59 rout of Florida in the South Regional final Sunday.
Juwan Howard Captures Elusive ChampionshipIt's been more than 20 years since the Michigan Wolverines first trotted out five freshman stars nicknamed "The Fab Five." But, despite the hoopla, they never won a NCAA Championship, but the last member still active in the NBA now has his championship ring.
Report: Forcier Transferring To UMFormer Michigan Wolverines quarterback Tate Forcier has decided to bring his game to South Beach and suit up for the University of Miami Hurricanes.


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Het Wilde Weten manages an Artist in Residence program, providing (international) artists the opportunity to live and work in Rotterdam. The art scene in Rotterdam has a young and international character because of the presence of many artspaces, artist run spaces and Artist in Residence programs that provide the city with artists from all over the world of a relatively young age.
The Artist in Residence program of Het Wilde Weten is open to artists and curators working in the field of contemporary art.
Guest artists visit Het Wilde Weten through (international) partner organizations, applications by individuals or through open calls which are published on our website and newsletter whenever the guest studio is available.
On the first floor the guest artist of Het Wilde Weten has access to a 30-sqm studio that is furnished with a chair, loft bed, wardrobe and a large table for desk related work. There is a private shower and shared toilet adjacent to the studio.
Downstairs is a shared kitchen while on the second floor there is a coffee corner. Furthermore the guest artist has access to a bicycle and a wireless internet connection. Towels and bedding are provided.
The duration of an Artist in Residence is usually three months.
At some point the guest artist will be asked to give an artist talk to serve as an introduction to the Rotterdam art scene and fellow HWW-members.
These artist talks are often organised in cooperation with the other Artist in Residence programs in Rotterdam so that several guest artists who at that point reside in Rotterdam give a short introduction in an informal setting.
The guest studio of Het Wilde Weten costs €350,00 per month.
Unfortunately Het Wilde Weten does not offer funding for our guest studio program. However we can provide a letter of invitation on request in order for you to apply for funding in your own country.
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ADP: What Technologies Can Increase Veteran Recruitment?
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ADP is using its new veterans resource group and military strategy to improve recruitment diversity, explains Roland Cloutier, Vice President and Chief Security Officer, ADP, during DiversityInc's Innovation Fest! Best practices include aligning job codes and partnering with relevant nonprofits, he details in the video below. Watch the full video on BestPractices.DiversityInc.com.
Cloutier also explained (video below) how the company has changed its recruitment efforts to align job codes to find talented veteran employees. ADP particularly values veterans for their history of service and leadership experience.
ADP is No. 27 in the 2012 DiversityInc Top 50.


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An early morning fire on Monday damaged a silo at a millwork company in Black River Falls.
Black River Falls Fire Chief Steve Schreiber says firefighters were called to the Hart Tie and Lumber Company, 518 Winnebago Ave., at about 4:30 a.m.
When firefighters arrived on scene, they saw smoke coming from the bottom of the metal bin that contained saw dust. An employee used a fire extinguisher to knock down the fire, which was in the area where an auger takes the saw dust matter from the bottom of the bin and feeds it into a boiler which supplies heat to the large onsite wood drying kilns.
Chief Schrieber says the power to the auger was disconnected and the fire. Their thermal imaging camera did not show any hot spots in the bin at that time.
Chief Shcrieber says there was a concern that the fire may have extended into the saw dust within the metal and company employees were going to keep watch. Firefighters cleared the scene at 5:16 a.m. but they were called back at 7:37 a.m. when flames were coming out of the top of the metal bin.
Company employees moved a portable auger away from the bin, which allowed crews to get their aerial truck in position near the bin. Firefighters pumped 59,500 gallons of water into the bin to put out the fire.
No one was injured in the fire. While crews were on scene, Black River Falls police and street departments closed Winnebago Avenue so crews could lay a supply line from a fire hydrant to its aerial truck. The cost of the damage is not known at this time.


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A novel 65 kDa RNA-binding protein in squid presynaptic terminals
Lico, Diego T. P.
Rosa, José C.
DeGiorgis, Joseph A.
de Vasconcelos, E. J. R.
Casaletti, L.
Tauhata, S. B. F.
Baqui, M. M. A.
Fukuda, M.
Moreira, J. E.
Larson, Roy E.
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Citable URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/1912/3193
As publishedhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuroscience.2009.12.005
KeywordMyosin V; hnRNP complex; RNP motifs; Synaptosome; Optic lobe; Loligo
A polyclonal antibody (C4), raised against the head domain of chicken myosin Va, reacted strongly towards a 65 kDa polypeptide (p65) on western blots of extracts from squid optic lobes but did not recognize the heavy chain of squid myosin V. This peptide was not recognized by other myosin Va antibodies, nor by an antibody specific for squid myosin V. In an attempt to identify it, p65 was purified from optic lobes of Loligo plei by cationic exchange and reverse phase chromatography. Several peptide sequences were obtained by mass spectroscopy from p65 cut from SDS-PAGE gels. BLAST analysis and partial matching with ESTs from a Loligo pealei data bank indicated that p65 contains consensus signatures for the hnRNP A/B family of RNA-binding proteins. Centrifugation of post mitochondrial extracts from optic lobes on sucrose gradients after treatment with RNase gave biochemical evidence that p65 associates with cytoplasmic RNP complexes in an RNA-dependent manner. Immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence studies using the C4 antibody showed partial co-labeling with an antibody against squid synaptotagmin in bands within the outer plexiform layer of the optic lobes and at the presynaptic zone of the stellate ganglion. Also, punctate labeling by the C4 antibody was observed within isolated optic lobe synaptosomes. The data indicate that p65 is a novel RNA-binding protein located to the presynaptic terminal within squid neurons and may have a role in synaptic localization of RNA and its translation or processing.
Author Posting. © The Author(s), 2009. This is the author's version of the work. It is posted here by permission of Elsevier B.V. for personal use, not for redistribution. The definitive version was published in Neuroscience 166 (2010): 73-83, doi:10.1016/j.neuroscience.2009.12.005.


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Anne Hathaway Was a Cut Above
She wore a dress with cut-outs above the bust.
Anne Hathaway wore a black-and-white gingham dress from Stella McCartney's spring 2013 collection to Late Night With Jimmy Fallon on Friday. She accessorized with Prada shoes.
What do think about the two prints and the cut-outs above the bust? Does it all come together? Or would it look better without the slits?


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Annual fund drive begins; please give generously
Our region struggles under the crushing weight of poverty. Half of the children who live in the city of Milwaukee come from impoverished families.
We have unacceptably high rates of infant mortality. It is hard for most of us to imagine babies dying before their first birthday, but in Milwaukee, they do - far too often. Teen pregnancy, though the rates are lower, remains a concern.
But there are ways you can help, and one of the best ways is by giving to the United Way of Greater Milwaukee.
The United Way began its annual fund drive Wednesday. Its goal for the drive is $51.5 million, an increase of $1.5 million over last year. This year, the drive is chaired by Greg Marcus, president and chief executive officer of the Marcus Corp.; Peggy Troy, president and CEO of Children's Hospital of Wisconsin; and Paul Jones, president and CEO of A.O. Smith Corp. The appeal ends Dec. 11.
United Way hopes to increase the pool of dollars it manages directly. Those are dollars it can bring to bear on pressing needs in the community - needs such as reducing teenage pregnancy and the rate of infant mortality. That sounds like a good idea to us.
"We can have the greatest impact on our community by being strategic and deliberate in how we work," Jones said in a statement. "We have to focus our energies on those areas that will drive significant, lasting change."
Please give generously.
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After announcing the line-up for Alive@Five last month, Stamford Downtown Special Services District has revealed the opening acts for the annual summer concert series, along with the a list of bands and venues for its upcoming Bandapalooza contest on May 18.
The opening acts confirmed for Alive@Five are PANA! (June 21 with Los Lonely Boys), Jay Loftus (June 28 with G. Love & Special Sauce), Running Late (July 5 with Creedence Clearwater Revisited), Moon Taxi and Emergency Service (July 12 with Matisyahu), Eytan & The Embassy and My Pet Dragon (July 19 with Hot Chelle Rae), Matt Beilis and
Annie Minogue (July 26 with Javier Colon) and Matt O'Ree and Frank Viele & The Manhattan Project (Aug. 2 with Foreigner).
Bandapalooza, a city-wide battle of the bands contest, will decide the three remaining opening acts. Each of 10 bands will play at a different venue in Stamford, beginning tentatively at 8:30 p.m.
All Banged Up — Bartaco, 222 Summer St.
Bearin' Peace — Black Bear Saloon, 261 Main St.
Skies For Miles — Bradford's Grill & Tavern, 83 Bedford St.
Mandated Reporters — Brick House Bar & Grill, 244 Bedford St.
Second Street Saints — BUtterfield 8 Restaurant & Lounge, 112 Bedford St.
Woods Of Arden — Lucky Break, 268 Atlantic St.
1974 — SBC Downtown Restaurant & Brewery, 131 Summer St.
The Exposure — Station Eats, 3 Landmark Square
The Senate — Tiernan's, 187 Main St.
Lawrence Trailer — Tigin Irish Pub, 175 Bedford St.
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TAKACS Karoly (1910-1976) Hungary / Shooting
This pistol marksman achieved a remarkable feat when he won the Olympic title twice, in London in 1948 and in Helsinki four years later. Takacs was a soldier and had lost his right hand when a grenade exploded in it. As he was right-handed he therefore had to learn to use his left hand for shooting, and then went on to these Olympic victories.
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Critics Swoon Over McQueen and YSL, Tire of Chloé's Snakeskin Prints
"Beautiful color; a bold, yet uncomplicated shape. Sometimes that's all it takes to cast a fashion spell."
Alexander McQueen
• "Burton did herself and the rarefied Alexander McQueen ethos proud with an exquisite collection As for the evening gowns, the word breathtaking understates the reality." [WWD]
• "Many of these dresses were beautiful, with their haute couture aesthetic and workmanship... But it was dispiriting to see a female following the McQueen misogyny by strapping her models into harnesses. Take them off and there were lovely dresses." [IHT]
• "[T]hese were scarcely clothes for the real world. That wasn't really the point. It felt much more like Burton wanted to remind the planet that she isn't channeling the McQueen DNA, she is the McQueen DNA . Here, serenity ruled. Which, in the interests of future princesses everywhere, is probably a wise option." [Style.com]
• "[T]onight's show was about the reality of brilliantly constructed, beautiful clothes The house of McQueen is safe in her hands." [Vogue UK]
See the Complete Fall 2011 Alexander McQueen Collection.


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Written by Unhealer on 11.08.2013 at 21:38
They mentioned earlier that they won't announce the new singer without an audio teaser attached because it's supposedly a quite controversial name, so I'm guessing it's not Swano nor Tagtgren.
Written by psykometal on 11.08.2013 at 22:48
Oh of course not. It's probably going to be someone like Ville Vallo.
Written by Unhealer on 11.08.2013 at 23:05
Please, please let it be him. I'd have countless hours of fun reading what the haters have to say about it.