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By the way her stitches look very neat and clean!!
By the way her stitches look very neat and clean!!
Cavaliers: Tansy : Mindy Connie Roxy Neasa Gus
In memory: My beautiful Jaspar Lucy Leo Lily Libby
Oh poor Peaches...gentle hugs and positive thoughts coming your way for a speedy recovery.
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Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we're here we should dance......
Thanks everyone. Peaches is brighter today, much more interested in food too not that she lost her appetite at all icon_banana
She sends you all love and kisses, and is very pleased to be home.
She flatly refused to sleep in the crate, so we've resorted to converting our bed into a giant cage, by putting puppy panels all around it The things we do for these doglets
But I doubt that anyone would argue with you that they are worth it!! When my friend's cairn terrier had patella surgery she slept with him on the couch for I don't know how many nights!!Originally Posted by Nicki
Loving mom to Jake, Shelby and Micah
This is Peaches' way of making sure you appreciate all SHE has gone through!!!
Cavaliers: Tansy : Mindy Connie Roxy Neasa Gus
In memory: My beautiful Jaspar Lucy Leo Lily Libby
That's great news that Princess Peaches is on the mend.
With everthing she has just been through I'm sure she is loving every moment of you giving into her every whim. You just enjoy it girl after all you are a princess!
Julie M
Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.
Yesterday we went to the vets for Peaches' one month post-op check...the vet was VERY pleased with her progress icon_banana
She has been trying to run and jump. so we knew she was feeling better, but it was wonderful to have it confirmed!!
Peaches was very good when the vet manipulated her leg - he was surprised at the range of movement, and she didn't even wince! He also walked her outside, and was very pleased. Peaches has some muscle wasting on that leg, which will recover as she uses it more, she is swaying a bit as she walks, but is using the leg well.
The great news is that she can walk further now, she's allowed out in garden on her own, but is to avoid anthing that may cause her to twist, such as ball games etc.
We are so pleased, we have one much happier little dog
Thank you for all the good wishes and positive thoughts, together with the homoeopathic remedies {she has also been on two to help knit the bone together, which have really worked!} and Reiki, this has given Peaches a brilliant recovery, much quicker than we anticipated.
We are going back again in September, and may make a decision then about her left leg - which is also affected.
Peaches sends you all love and kisses.
The only bad news is that her heart murmur is getting worse - she was diagnosed with a grade 2 in December 2003, it then went down to a 1, but is "worse than a 2 now" The vet said not to be too concerned about the grade, it's more relevant to watch out for clinical symptoms - such a s coughing, reluctance to exercise etc.
He does however expect that between the ages of 8 and 10, Peaches will start to show clinical signs, and will need to go onto medication {based on his experience of MVD}. Fortunatley the medication available is very good, and she could still have many years of quality life.
Thank you again for all your suppport - especially Cathy - it would have been much harder going through this experience without you all.
Nicki - All in all, great news. The heart thing is bothersome but doesn't sound dire. Do be careful with her being loose. That was something my vet warned about was twisting the knee. No wild running for another month, okay?!
It's such a wonderful day when they get full freedom. Shelby acted like she had never been contained in the first place. Everything fell right back into place.
Shelby also had some muscle loss after the first surgery and unfortunately after the 2nd surgery it was even worse. But now!! Right back to whee she should be. That was the reason we opted for water therapy.
Great news!!
Loving mom to Jake, Shelby and Micah
Thanks Cathy - it's great that Shelby is doing so well now, really encouraging.
I've told Peaches "no wild parties" icon_banana icon_yikes and no pretending she's a greyhound!!!
Actually she's being pretty good, in between times she goes into the cage on the floor quite happily - which is better, 'cos if she's out she tries to jump up on the furniture.
We're keeping an eye on her in the garden, if she's overdoing it then I will put her back on the lead.
I wish we had a hydrotherapy pool near us - I think there's only one in Scotland icon_yikes
That's the disadvantage of living here, you don't get many "unusual" facilities When I win on the Premium Bonds, I will pay to have one built...
It's still a bit cold at the moment for swimming in the sea - and a bit dogdy for such a little dog. I did suggest putting her in the bath, but the vet didn't think it would help really
Edited to say: this is the Canine Hydrotherapy Association poolfinder for the UK
This site has pools in the USA and some other countries too:
Still none near us though


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Recently, I had a revelation that technology may save your members' lives. In fact, technology, not exercise, will determine whether or not we are successful in reversing the continuing decline of our members' health in the next 20 years.
My core business revolves around coaching executives and their employees and those with busy lifestyles to find better ways to cope with stress, manage time, exercise and sleep better. In short, my coaches and I try to improve the quality of lives well beyond exercise.
More than 90 percent of the people we work with have cell phones, Blackberries, e-mail accounts and portable media devices that are used both personally and professionally. They provide convenience, peace of mind with loved ones, escape and a sense of control over their lives. More often than not, however, these devices and tools create an out-of-control lifestyle and tether us to almost everything we think is important in our lives.
My revelation came as I was giving a seminar on balance and health to a group of more than 100 executives at a leadership conference. I talked about the importance of integrating exercise into their lives. More than 60 percent of the attendees had lifestyle-related health problems.
Like most conferences, we were cooped up in a dark conference room for 10-hour days while the autumn sun shone brightly outside. I encouraged each of the attendees to take advantage of their breaks by going outside and taking a brisk walk around the building.
As is always the case, the first thing that all of the attendees did during the break was grab their phones/e-mail devices from their leather holsters and start furiously tapping or talking away. If they remembered, a few slugged down a cup of coffee and were still tapping or talking when the next session began. Not one of them took my advice, even those who so urgently expressed the need to change their lifestyles for personal and health reasons.
Over the next year, we will personally coach several of these executives, and our biggest challenge will be getting them to unplug themselves from these devices long enough to go to the health club or take a 15-minute walk in the sun. Even with guidance and accountability, some will not be successful.
Here's something to ponder: If you have children over the age of 10, how successful are you in diverting their attention away from text messaging and communicating with friends and toward any kind of exercise? I'm reminded of the executive I met who has two communication devices — one for U.S. business and the other for international business — a basement full of exercise equipment and a high-end health club membership. He's in his 40s, will likely need back surgery, struggles with a sleep disorder and is steadily becoming obese. He is the rule, not the exception, and we fight the battle between his choosing 30 minutes on his device or his choosing 30 minutes of exercise. I do not see this trend reversing itself.
We would rather take pills, have surgeries and even endanger our lives than strike a balance between technology and health. The best instructors, most effective exercise equipment, and the best amenities and pricing in your health clubs will not change this pattern of behavior.
Our collective mission is to find as many ways as possible to bring business and personal technology into health clubs through the use of machines, wireless Internet stations and personal computing stations. The lives of millions of adults as well as their children may depend on how successful we are in carrying out this mission.
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Tostadas - with black beans
The tostada may be a simple dish, but it encapsulates Mexican food perfectly. This authentic recipe originated when locals had stale corn tortillas they needed to fry, in order to eat. Top with a base of beans, lettuce, tomato, sour cream and a choice of red or green chilli sauce.
|Preparation time
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|Cooking time
1 hour
|Number of serves
4 - 6
|Skill level
Low - Medium
- 2 avocados, peeled, seeds removed and mashed with the juice of a lemon or lime
- pinch salt
- chilli
- 1 pinch paprika
Combine guacamole ingredients in a small stick blender. Blend until smooth. Alternatively mash with a fork.
Black beans:
- 1 1/2 cup dried black beans pre cooked as per packet instructions
- 1 large onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- spices: 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground coriander, 2 tsps ground cumin
- 1 ½ bunches coriander
- 1 bunch mint
Heat oil in a large frying pan. Add onion and cook for 5 minutes or until translucent. Add garlic and spices and cook for a further minute.
Add coriander and mint leaves and stir to combine.
Remove from heat. Spoon mixture into precooked black beans and 4 1/2 cups water.
Bring to the boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 55 minutes or until tender. Season with salt and pepper.
Toppings and tostadas:
- 2 corn cobs, roasted and kernels removed
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 radishes, thinly sliced
- 2 green chillies,
- sliced ½ bunch coriander
- serve with 1 pkt corn tortillas.
Peel corn cobs leaving husks intact. Roast over an open flame until golden brown and allow to cool. Slice corn kernels from cobs.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large fry pan or a griddle over high heat and place corn tortillas one or two at a time into pan.
Cook, turning once for 3 minutes or until golden and puffed. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
Spoon black beans onto tostadas with roasted corn, sour cream, guacamole, radishes, green chilli, and coriander leaves.
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Fish is a highly nutritious food and an excellent source of protein, vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin D, Iodine and the omega-3 fatty acids. All these nutrients provide important health benefits to you and your baby when you are pregnant or breastfeeding . Omega 3 is important for the development of the central nervous system in babies both before and after they are born.
The concern with fish is that the high mercury content in some types of fish can damage the nervous system of babies or young children leading to lower scores on tests that measure attention, learning and memory. Unborn babies are particularly vulnerable because their brains are developing very rapidly.
Mercury occurs naturally in the environment and accumulates in fish, as methyl-mercury. While all fish contain some methyl-mercury, most fish in Australian waters have very low mercury levels. For most people this mercury from fish is not a health risk-it is mainly a concern for women who are planning pregnancy, are pregnant, or are breastfeeding or for children under the age of six.
The Australian Dietary Guidelines advise eating one or two fish meals per week for good health. There are only a few types of fish, which authorities recommend limiting in the diet – these are billfish (swordfish / broadbill and marlin), shark/flake, orange roughy and catfish. The reason these fish are high in mercury is because they live a long time and are at the top of the food chain, making it more likely that mercury builds up in their bodies.
Note: Canned tuna generally has lower levels of mercury than other tuna because the tuna used for canning is smaller and those caught are generally less than a year old and have accumulated less mercury.
Pregnant women, women planning pregnancy and young children should limit their intake of shark (flake), broadbill, marlin and swordfish to no more than one serve per fortnight with no other fish to be consumed during that fortnight. For orange roughy (also sold as sea perch) and catfish, the advice is to consume no more than one serve per week, with no other fish being consumed during that week.
Two to three serves (one serve is 150 grams) of other types of fish is quite safe for pregnant or breastfeeding women or for women planning pregnancy. A serve for children under six is 75 grams. A 150 gram serve for adults and older children is equivalent to approximately 2 frozen crumbed fish portions. A 75 gram serve for children under six is approximately 3 fish fingers (Hake or Hoki is used in fish fingers).
|2-3 serves a week of fish with lower levels of mercury (see below) is quite safe
The mercury in fish advice is available from the Food Standards Australia New Zealand website.
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At 10 weeks pregnant is blue grenadier safe to eat if not what sort of fish can my other half eat that will be safe other the the one stated above?


text: Macau is a really great way to experience a variety of different lifestyles, cultures, and nationalities, as well as giving you a clear indication of the history that remains from it's colonization… Or at least that's how I see it. Macau is so Asian, but then it's also so Portuguese AND so international at the same time… And it's technically not even part of China. You almost most certainly have to go there to understand how these cultures meet, and also how they all manage to complement each other at the same time. Macau is something else.


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American Council on Exercise (ACE) has launched the Presidential Active Lifestyle Award (PALA+) Challenge to help individuals achieve the requirements for PALA+.
PALA+ is a program put together by the President's Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition (PCFSN) to encourage Americans to make being active part of their everyday lives.
ACE launched the PALA+ Challenge this month because May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month.
"At ACE, our job is to arm individuals with the tools for engaging in safe and effective exercise regardless of their current fitness level," ACE CEO Scott Goudeseune said in a news release. "National Physical Fitness and Sports Month is the perfect opportunity for Americans to kick-start a healthier and more active lifestyle. ACE has a vision of the world devoid of the obesity epidemic that is threatening our quality of life. This challenge is just one more way we empower all Americans to live their most fit lives."
The ACE PALA+ Challenge targets exercise beginners to help build body strength, cardiovascular endurance, gain muscle definition, lose weight, improve health and increase energy. With weekly guides, instructional videos and expert advice via Twitter, ACE is offering guidance and motivation for every day of May.
"We are excited that ACE has launched the ACE PALA+ Challenge as a way to engage even more Americans to start a healthy lifestyle by completing PALA+," PCFSN Co-chair Dominique Dawes said in a news release. "The President's Council is constantly looking for opportunities to promote our mission, and this collaboration will bring our messaging to millions of Americans."


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By Pallavi Gogoi
AP Business Writer
NEW YORK (AP) -- Goldman Sachs' mortgage subsidiary agreed last week to stop many of its controversial mortgage-related practices in a settlement with a New York state banking regulator.
The New York's Department of Financial Services and Banking Department said the settlement was a condition to Goldman Sachs Group Inc.'s sale of its Litton Loan Servicing subsidiary to a mortgage company Ocwen Financial Corp.
Also on Thursday the country's chief federal banking regulator, the Federal Reserve Board, announced a formal enforcement action against Goldman to address a pattern of misconduct and negligence in how it handled mortgage loans and foreclosures via Litton.
The Fed ordered Goldman to retain an independent consultant to review foreclosure proceedings initiated by Litton that were pending in 2009 and 2010. The Fed said the review is intended to provide remediation to borrowers who suffered financial injury as a result of wrongful foreclosures or other deficiencies identified in a review of the foreclosure process. The Fed said it also plans to announce monetary penalties.
As part of the New York deal, the Goldman subsidiary said it will stop the practice of robo-signing mortgage paperwork. Robo-signing came to light last fall when it was revealed that the largest banks had outsourced mortgage paperwork to processing companies that, in turn, hired unqualified people to sign thousands of mortgage affidavits without reviewing loan documents. The practice is illegal. Many documents were also notarized in a way that violates state law. The findings led to a temporary halt to most mortgage foreclosures in the fall of 2010.
Benjamin Lawsky, who took over as the Superintendent of the Department of Financial Services in May, was in charge of approving Goldman's $264 million deal in June to sell Litton to Ocwen.
Lawsky used his approval power to address shoddy mortgage practices at Litton. The agreement does not impact other large banks and mortgage companies.
Goldman, Litton and Ocwen also agreed to withdraw pending foreclosures if affidavits were robo-signed or inaccurate. The settlement requires the company to either return property that was wrongfully sold back to the original borrowers or provide compensation.
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Dialogues des Carmelites
The terror and turbulence of the French Revolution provides the backdrop for Francis Poulenc's powerful opera of faith, bravery and redemption. Poulenc created the libretto for Dialogues des Carmélites after a play of the same name by writer Georges Bernanos and the opera was given its premiere at La Scala, Milan, in 1957. It arrived at Covent Garden the following year, with a cast that featured Dame Joan Sutherland in the role of the courageous Mother Marie of the Incarnation.
Director Robert Carsen – who staged Falstaff at the Royal Opera House in 2012 – brings his intense and daring production of Dialogues des Carmélites to The Royal Opera for the first time. The starkly beautiful staging combines modern designs and period costumes with stunning lighting effects. It throws into relief Poulenc's radiant and exhilarating score, which draws on the resources of a large orchestra (including two harps, a piano and even a guillotine). Dialogues des Carmélites culminates in one of opera's most devastating final scenes, as Blanche embraces death with her fellow nuns to a transcendent setting of the hymn Salve Regina hymn.
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Wednesday, 11th June 2014
3 hours
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Bow Street
Map | Seating Plan
(3 mins) The Opera House is off Covent Garden piazza, which is visible from the tube station exit. There is a revolving door entrance at the piazza.


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Kate Ryan is one third of Charley says POP!'s Holy Trinity. Alongside Hadise and Katerine Avgoustakis she is, to me, one of the best popstars Belgium has given the world. So naturally seeing Kate release a brand new music video is a PRETTY BIG DEAL.
And boy, does she deliver! Kate is honestly looking in-cre-di-ble. She's been mostly pants-less throughout this campaign (just check her last two videos) but for 'Robots' she ups the sexy even more. There's a very flattering futuristic/space/robot corset! There's a skintight catsuit! There's an awesome looking headgear thingy! And I'll try to contain my not-so-secret inner fanboy before I start complementing hair and make-up as well.
Even more importantly, it's a bit of a brilliant pop tune, isn't it? The track has been written by Paul Drew, Greig Watts and Pete Barringer, who have previously been responsible for Kate's 'LoveLife' and Katerine Avgoustakis' 2006 Eurosong entry. 'Robots' has Kate sounding more pop than ever before, like how it might sound if Daze were to sample 'Living On Video' by Trans-X in the year 3000.
Bring on that album!
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Fish Tacos with Cilantro Slaw, Chipotle Creme and Pico de Gallo
When we think of Mexican foods, most of our minds go straight to the crunchy beef tacos our mother's made from a family-sized taco kit. But the flavors of Mexican fare are far more varied and complex.
This month's recipe for Fish Tacos with Cilantro Slaw, Chipotle Crème and Pico de Gallo show how a few ingredients, simply treated, can offer fresh flavors more typical of true Mexican cuisine. Fish tacos are popular all along the Mexican-American border, and many varieties of fish can be used in their preparation. Fresh, U.S. farm-raised catfish is readily available throughout the U.S. and is delicious when seasoned with Badia Complete Seasoning and seared in a pan. Mahi mahi, tilapia and halibut are good substitutes.
While the fish is simply seasoned and prepared, the tacos get crunch from Cilantro Slaw, creamy spiciness from Chipotle Crème and a peppery bite from Pico de Gallo. All three components can be prepared ahead.
Cilantro Slaw
Chipotle Crème
Pico de Gallo
Place a flour tortilla on a dinner plate. Place some of the Cilantro Slaw down the center of the tortilla. Top with some of the fish "fingers," drizzle with some of the Chipotle Crème and add a dollop of the Pico de Gallo.
Makes 6 servings.
* 1/2 package Fresh Express Angel Hair Coleslaw finely shredded cabbage was used for testing purposes.
** Badia Complete Seasoning is available in the Hispanic section of many supermarkets. A monosodium glutamate-free substitute can be made by combining 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes, 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano and 1/4 teaspoon ground paprika.


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What are some of the best online resources for students of British English? What books do Brtish teachers usually suggest reading and which movies do they suggest watching?
I used to direct lots of people to EnglishBanana. It's fun and funky. It depends on the level but many found it helpful. I'm sure many other teachers will have plenty of suggestions for you.
As you can see, your post has been moved to a more appropriate section of the forum, where teachers talk to other teachers.
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The Houston Dynamo finished their preseason trip to Northern California unbeaten after earning a 0-0 tie against the San Jose Earthquakes tonight at Kezar Stadium in San Francisco.
In the second contest between the clubs this week and with a starting lineup made up of first-team players, Houston had its first opportunity to score in just the sixth minute. Richard Mulrooney delivered a free kick that Brian Ching headed just past Preston Burpo's right post.
Ching had another opportunity to score in the 27th minute, with Burpo denying Ching's shot with his left hand from close range. Dwayne De Rosario had a great individual play down the right side of the field in the 38th minute, but it was quickly brought to a halt by Burpo.
Houston's best opportunity of the first half came in the 44th minute. On a corner kick from the right by Stuart Holden, Bobby Boswell put in a solid header, only to be denied yet again by a diving Burpo.
San Jose started the second half on the offensive. The Earthquakes almost scored the first goal of the game on a header by second-half substitute Jason Hernandez in the 49th minute, but Houston goalkeeper Pat Onstad denied Hernandez with a quick save. The teams traded scoring chances during the remainder of the game, with neither side breaking through.
The game's last minutes were tense and physical. Brian Ching was ejected after he received his second yellow card of the game for a hard foul on Matt Taylor.
The Dynamo will now travel to Hawaii on Sunday to participate in the inaugural Pan-Pacific Championship. The Orange will face Sydney FC on Wednesday night, with kickoff set for 12:30 a.m. CT on Thursday in Houston.
Houston Dynamo vs. San Jose Earthquakes
February 16, 2008 -- Kezar Stadium, San Francisco CA
Scoring Summary:
Houston Dynamo -- Pat Onstad, Patrick Ianni, Eddie Robinson, Bobby Boswell, Stuart Holden, Richard Mulrooney, Ricardo Clark, Dwayne De ROsario, Corey Ashe (Geoff Cameron 41), Chris Wondolowski (Mike Chabala 76), Brian Ching.
San Jose Earthquakes -- Preston Burpo (Joe Cannon 46), Taylor Graham (Jason Hernandez 46), James Riley (Chris Pozniak 46, Jay Ayres 54), Nick Garcia, Eric Denton, Yuri Morales (Adam Smarte 79), Ramiro Corrales (Tim Bohnenkamp 84), Ned Grabavoy (Joe Vide 46), Shea Salinas, Fabrice Noel (Matt Taylor 61), Kei Kamara (Gavin Glinton 45).
Attendance: 4,113
All statistics contained in this boxscore are unofficial


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Karajan - Totensonntags-Concerts 1983/84/85
In the 1980s, The «Totensonntags-Konzerte» (All Souls' Day Concerts) of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra marked the undisputed highlights of Berlin's concert life. Three times these magical moments of classical music were captured on video. In these three concerts, Karajan conducted works of two composers he had cherished for all his life: Richard Strauss and Anton Bruckner. All three of them - inspiring performances, brilliantly arranged and conducted as they are - have set a benchmark for all following generations of bandmasters.
1983: Richard Strauss "Alpensinfonie" ("An Alpine Symphony"), Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra; 55 min.
1984: Richard Strauss "Tod und Verklärung" ("Death and Transfiguration"), op.24 and "Metamorphosen", Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra; 58 min.
1985: Anton Bruckner Symphony No.9, Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra; 62 min.
Karajan - The Knight of the Rose
A recording from the Salzburg Festival, Salzburg 1984.
Opera by Richard Strauss
Libretto by Hugo von Hofmannsthal
Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted and directed by Herbert von Karajan
Cast: Anna Tomowa-Sintow, Kurt Moll, Agnes Baltsa, Gottfried Hornik, Janet Perry, Wilma Lipp, Heinz Zednik, Helga Müller-Molinari
Karajan - Tchaikovsky: Symphonies No. 4/5/6
Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovksy - similar to Mozart or Beethoven - was almost always working along the fine line between what is now called classical music and light music. His compositions are even known to people who have never set foot in a concert hall or never went to see a ballet performance, because his catchy tunes are widely used in the world of advertising. Just think of «The Nutcracker» or «Swan Lake». His three most popular symphonies are numbered 4, 5 and 6 in his work-catalogue. Whenever Karajan interpreted them, the audience responded with outright rage. Among all the thrilling and exciting performances the Maestro has left behind, the three Tchaikovsky symphonies Karajan recorded with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra at the Musikverein in 1984 absolutely stand out.
Durations: 44 / 51 / 49 min.
Karajan - Richard Strauss: A Hero's Life / Don Quixote
During 1985 and 1986, two Richard Strauss concerts with Herbert von Karajan and the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra were taped: «Don Quixote» and «A Hero's Life». The subjects couldn't stand in a harsher contrast within each other: The endearing hero who fights windmills on one hand, the bombastic protagonist, who shows any kind of soft manners only in side-matters, on the other. Hardly have Herbert von Karajan and the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra produced two other works with such a differentiated, opulent and beautiful sound.
Durations: 49 / 46 min.
Karajan - Requiems by Verdi, Brahms & Mozart
Herbert von Karajan also often confronted himself with spiritual music. Especially the Mozart, Verdi and Brahms Requiem were always performed in the utmost quality, whereas before all else Verdi's Messa di Requiem demands excellent opera voices.
In the Musikvereinssaal in Vienna in 1984 with the Vienna Philharmonics, the soloist quartet Anna Tomowa-Sintow, José Carreras, José van Dam and Kurt Moll was available. The Mozart Requiem in 1986, again in the Vienna Musikvereinssaal with the Vienna Philharmonics, Anna Tomowa-Sintow could be heard again as the soprano, Vinson Cole as tenor, Paata Burchuladze as bass and Helga Müller Molinari as alto. Whereas the Brahms German Requiem, again in the Vienna Musikvereinssaal in 1985 with the Vienna Philharmonics, Kathleen Battle, soprano, Jose van Dam, baritone, along with the Vienna Singverein guaranteed an unforgettable event.
Durations: 91 / 81 / 56 min.
Karajan - Phenomenon Karajan
In this portrait Uli Märkle, the Telemondial manager and long time Karajan companion, illustrates the cooperation with the Maestro, whose total dedication to music became next to proverbial. Uli Märkle also describes a humorous and in many questions interested contemporary with a liking for westerns and «Bratwürstel». The new found film cuts show Karajan with Nicolai Ghiaurov as Don Giovanni in Salzburg, Jess Thomas as Siegfried and Grace Bumbry as Carmen. But also rehearsals out of Telemondial concert productions, that were first presented at the inauguration of the Karajan Centrum, are integrated in this ORF production.
This Karajan portrait also includes interview clips that Heinz Fischer Karwin recorded with the famous conductor.
Karajan - Opening Concert Chamber Music Hall Berlin 1987
The Opening of the Berlin Chamber Music Hall in October 1987 would remain one of the last appearances of Karajan in Berlin. On this occasion, Karajan conducted Vivaldi's «Four Seasons». The part of the solo violin was played by one of the best violinists in the world, who also was the favourite musical partner of Karajan at the time: Anne-Sophie Mutter. A passionate young musician, she became - next to Karajan and the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra - the third star of the evening. Karajan directed the concert while playing the cembalo himself.
Karajan - New Year's Eve Concerts Berlin 1983/84/85/88
In 1983 the concert's repertoire covered Rossini's William Tell Overture, Smetana's Vltava from Má Vlast, Sibelius's Valse triste, Josef Strauss's Delirium Waltz as well as Johann Strauss II's Overture to The Gipsy Baron. A year later Karajan totally dedicated his New Years Eve Concert to the oeuvre of Johann Sebastian Bach. The Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in E major with Anne-Sophie Mutter as well as the Magnificat with such outstanding singers as Judith Blegen, Francisco Araiza and Robert Holl made this concert to a reflective event in memory of the perhaps greatest of all German composers. On Dec 31st 1985, Karajan once again conducted this concert, which was designed to exactly stroll along the border of serious music on one hand and more lightly flavored tunes on the other. After Weber's overture to «Freischütz», a series of popular and catchy tunes were presented. Leoncavallo's Intermezzo from «Pagliacci», Puccini's interlude from «Manon Lescaut» preceded Rhapsody Nr. 5 by Franz Liszt. Ravel's «Bolero» marked the absolute highlight of the concert. The Silvester Concert 1985/86 offered a perfect introduction for newcomers into classical music. Three years later it was again Karajan's baton guiding the Berlin Philharmonic. This time, the repertoire consisted of two highly complex piano concerts. Besides Sergej Prokoffief's Symphony No. 1, the arguably most popular piano concert of all was performed: Piotr Ilitsch Tchaikovsky's Concert No.1 in B-minor. Jewgenij Kissin, then considered a «Wunderkind», displayed an inspired performance on piano. The Berlin Philharmonic Silvester Concert 1988 offered a musical experience of the extraordinary.
Karajan - New Year's Day Concert 1987, Vienna
Herbert von Karajan conducted the world-famous New Year's Concert of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra only once in 1987. In doing this he ennobled an institution that until then had perpetually been in the hand of a single colleague. Clemens Krauss, Willi Boskovsky and Lorin Maazel had always been responsible for a complete series. Then Karajan came, conducted and succeeded! Since then the star conductors change annually - from Muti to Kleiber, from Mehta to Abbado. Today, one anxiously anticipates who will be the superstar of next year's New Year's Concert. The main opinion is that Karajan put the ideal balance of light-footed joy and musical brilliance in this Viennese Music. Contributions to this success were Kathleen Battle with the «Frühlingsstimmen Walzer», the State Opera Ballet and the famous white horses, the Lippizaner. The New Year's Concert 1987 - it is really a great moment of musical history!
Karajan - Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition
Mussorgsky's «Pictures at an Exhibition» in the orchestration of Ravel is one of the most popular works in concert literature. His interpretations of an exhibition that really existed in his days are so well put that you can literally see witch «Baba Yaga» or the «Biddies» hatch out of their eggs in front of your imaginary eyes. And if you feel that the walls of the Berlin Philharmonie are starting to sway because of the intensity of sound when standing in front of the Big Gate of Kiev - then you know, that this concert with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra is one of the highlights of Karajan's entire career. Even those, whose access is by video only, will testify to that phenomenon. If you want to know why Karajan is considered a «Magician of Sound»: Watch this! His sheer talent becomes the event here.
Karajan - Mass from St. Peter's Cathedral Vatican 1985
On June 29th 1985, an event of singular artistic importance took place. In the presence of Pope John Paul II, Karajan and the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra performed Mozart's Coronation Mass in the Basilica of St. Peter's in Rome. With Kathleen Battle, Trudeliese Schmidt, Gösta Winbergh and Ferruccio Furlanetto, soloists of highest international reputation had been selected to participate. The choir of the Vienna Singverein completed the cast of great performers. Those who were there became witness to a meeting of a truly great Pope with one of the greatest conductors of all times, who - together with a world-class assembly of musicians - created an inspiring atmosphere on that memorable evening in Vatican City. An evening never to forget, even when only watching it on TV.
Karajan - Jubilee Concert - 100 Years Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
Karajan and the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra - a unique lifelong cooperation, slightly clouded only by minor disharmonies. Karajan was appointed head of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra at an early stage of his famed international career, when he succeded Wilhelm Furtwängler in 1954. The Vienna State Opera, the Salzburger Festspiele and the Vienna Philharmonic were later stops on his illustrious path through the world of music.
The long-term relationship between Karajan and the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra still remains a one-of-a-kind phenomenon. Not surprisingly, Karajan chose Beethoven's «Eroica» to be performed at the anniversary concert «100 Years Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra». Without a doubt, Karajans «Eroica» marks a highlight in the history of classical concerts - and certainly one of Karajan's own career.
Karajan - Herbert von Karajan Profile
In 1982 Karajan founded Telemondial, and with the best studio technicians he once again started to produce sound recordings. Next to important studio productions of popular concert repertoires Karajan decided to integrate some of his favourite operas like "Don Giovanni", "Don Carlos", "The Night of the Rose" or "Falstaff".
This film documentary by Gernot Friedl follows the life and work of the great conductor, revealing both his charisma - the Karajan phenomenon - and also the more controversial sides of his personality and musical approach. Extracts from opera and concert works by Beethoven, Mozart, Wagner, Bach, Puccini, Johann Strauss (the younger), Mahler, Verdi, Richard Strauss and Schonberg testify to the wide-ranging repertoire which Herbert von Karajan developed during his life as a conductor.
Available in 1x45 min / 1x61 min / 1x89 min.
Karajan - Gala Concert 750 Years Berlin 1987
On May 1st 1987, a memorable concert took place in Berlin. The official kick-off to the celebrations of Berlin's 750th anniversary was a concert performed by the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Herbert von Karajan. The concert aired live on TV, with the Berlin Philharmonic performing «Also sprach Zarathustra» by Richard Strauss as a dramatic symphony with opulent sounds and lyrical intermezzos as well as «Divertimento No.17 in D- major», Köchel catalogue No. 334, by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Karajan - French Program: Debussy & Ravel
Besides his passion for Beethoven, Brahms or Tchaikovsky, Karajan also harbored a special connection to French composers. Thanks to his French wife Eliette, his villa in southern France and last but not least his personal elegance, he developed an intensive relationship to impressionists Claude Debussy and Maurice Ravel.
A concert taped at the Berlin Philharmonie from 1985 testifies to that affection through Debussy's compositions «La Mer» and «Prélude à l'aprèsmidi d'un faune» as well as Ravel's «Daphne and Chloe».
Durations: 17 / 25 / 110 min.
Karajan - Famous Overtures
The compositions of Ludwig von Beethoven as well as those of Richard Wagner or Richard Strauss stand in the center of Herbert von Karajan's oeuvre. He recorded the most popular Beethoven overtures in the season 1985/86 in the Berlin Philharmonie, i.e. Fidelio, Egmont and Leonore Nr. 3. This concert of superlatives is complemented by Brahms' Tragic Overtures. Karajan proves himself as a deserving successor of his great idol Wilhelm Furtwängler.
Karajan - Falstaff
Time and time again Karajan conducted Falstaff at the Scala, in Vienna or Salzburg. But the presumably longest performance came out in summer of 1982 in Salzburg. In the centre of the audience's enthusiasm was the sheer unbelievable Guiseppe Taddei, whose mischievousness in combination with vocal abundance was unique.
A recording from the Salzburg Festival, Salzburg 1982
Opera by Guiseppe Verdi
Libretto by Arrigo Boito
Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted and directed by Herbert von Karajan
Cast: Giuseppe Taddei, Rolando Panerai, Raina Kabaiwanska, Janet Perry, Christa Ludwig, Trudeliese Schmidt, Francisco Araiza, Piero de Palma, Federico Davià, Heinz Zednik
Karajan - Dvorak: Symphonies No. 8/9
Herbert von Karajan's Dvorak-interpretations with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, most notably symphonies No. 8 and 9, are legendary. Symphony No. 9 «From the New World» stands very much in the tradition of Beethoven, but is completely riddled with a slavic tune and a melancholy way that Karajan and the Viennese implied so inimitably. Dvorak's 8th and 9th symphonies captured for eternity - recorded at the Musikverein.
Durations: 40 / 45 min.
Karajan - Don Giovanni
Don Giovanni is the most popular Mozart opera. But it is very difficult to find an ideal cast. In 1987 in Salzburg this was the case with Samuel Ramey in the title role and Ferruccio Furlanetto as Leporello. A few years later the Italian bass baritone Furlanetto followed in the title role. It is very important that Don Giovanni as well as his valet are high quality artists. The primadonna trio Anna Tomowa-Sintow as Donna Anna, Agnes Baltsa - who sang Elvira for Karajan only - and Kathleen Battle as Zerlina is unique. Here you can really study the wide spektrum of feminine nature. You cannot perform this piece better than with this trio! Gösta Winbergh, who at the same time began to sing Wagner, gave the ideal balance between lyric and dramatic art.
A recording from the Salzburg Festival, Salzburg 1987.
Opera by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Libretto by Lorenzo da Ponte
Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Herbert von Karajan
Cast: Anna Tomowa-Sintow, Kathleen Battle, Agnes Baltsa, Gösta WInbergh, Alexander Malta, Ferruccio Furlanetto, Paata Buchuladze
Directed by Werner Hampe
Karajan - Don Carlos
A recording from the Easter Festival, Salzburg 1986
What once was said of the Troubadour applies for Verdi`sDon Carlos: All you need is the four world best singers and then this opera is no problem: the wonderful Agnes Baltsa in the title role of Eboli and Karajan`s favorite tenor José Carreras; the singer of Elisabeta, Fiamma Izzo d`Amico, who impassioned with her voice in tender lyric - just like a young Freni - and represented the ideal contrast to the singer of KIng Philip. Furlanetto is today`s leading international bass-baritone and continues the tradition of Cesare Siepi and Nicolai Ghiaurov as his predecessors.
Opera by Giuseppe Verdi
Libretto by Josephe Méry and Camille du Locle based on the Play by Friedrich Schiller
Orchestra: Belrin Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted and directed by Herbert von Karajan
Cast: José Carreras, Ferruccio Furlanetto, Fiamma Izzo D'Amico and Agnes Baltsa
Karajan - Bruckner: Symphony No. 8 in C minor
The second orchestra of importance in Karajan's life was the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. An artistic friendship spanning decades developed, driving the orchestra to great achievements while at the same time inspiring the sensitive conductor. This congeniality of souls can especially be heard in the works of Anton Bruckner, a composer from Upper Austria. His Symphony No. 8 in C-minor, recorded live at the Musikvereinssaal in Vienna, is a document of absolute superlative.
Karajan - Brahms: Symphonies No. 1/2
Johannes Brahms only composed four symphonies. During 1986/87, Karajan recorded both No.1 and No. 2 with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. As with works of Beethoven, Bruckner and Strauss, Karajan's interpretations of Brahms fall in the category of «eternal validity». Both concerts were obviously planned as part of a complete cycle of Brahm's works, only to be interrupted by Karajan's death, thus leaving it a torso. For Brahms-aficionados, the torso still poses a highlight of all times.
Durations: 48/44 min.
Karajan - Best of
There are very few vivid legends such as Herbert von Karajan! His name is a synonym for musicality, perfection and passion. Comparable perhaps only with Enrico Caruso or Maria Callas, but with the exception that the conductor (born on April 5th, 1908 in Salzburg and died on July 16th, 1989) could eternally preserve a great part of his oeuvre thanks to the television era.
His career is accompanied by very early recordings and even the very young Karajan is documented on film. His last life decade was dedicated to quality documentation on a very high level of his most important oeuvres for future generations. In 1982 he founded Telemondial, contracted the king of the record managers Uli Märkle of the Deutsche Grammophon and with the best studio technicians he once again started to produce sound recordings of the most important symphonies of Beethoven, Dvorak, Brahms, Tchaikovsky and Mozart. His orchestra were his two favorite ensembles: The Vienna and Berlin Philharmonics. Next to these studio productions of popular concert repertoires Karajan decided to integrate some of his favourite operas like "Don Giovanni", "Don Carlos", "Der Rosenkavalier" or "Falstaff". The most popular Karajan events such as the New Year's Eve Concerts in Berlin and the famous New Year's Concert with the Vienna Philharmonics of 1987 complete this "Karajan legacy".
Karajan - Beethoven: Missa Solemnis in D Major, op. 123
One year later, after the violin concerto, he recorded Beethoven's «Missa Solemnis», again with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. For this recording, he recruited an international cast of singers, of which José van Dam and Letta Cuberli stand out. Interestingly enough, he called on the choir of the Vienna Musikverein to perform with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra.
Karajan - Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D Major, op. 61
From the 1984, 1985 and 1986 concert seasons, one Beethoven-performance by the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra under their longtime director Karajan stands out above all others. Beethoven's Concert for Violin in D-Major, performed by Anne- Sophie Mutter, turned out to be downright unsurpassable. A truly timeless masterpiece, that perfectly balances the simplicity of chamber music through the soloist's highest virtuosity with the overall tone of Beethoven's arguably most popular composition. Throughout his life, Karajan always maintained a sense for perfection and aesthetics. Together with «his» Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra and the young Anne-Sophie Mutter, he left behind a recording that can only be called consummate and perfect.
Karajan - Beethoven - 9 Symphonies
Beethoven and Karajan - a lifelong love affair; decades of struggle. The result: new unexpected interpretations time and time again. The studio productions of Telemondial were recorded in the years 1982 - 1986 in the Berlin Philharmonie with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. They bring the possibly most popular symphonies into the concert halls of the world in perfect balance between obliging architecture and innovative magnitude that was such a great concern to the contemporary Beethoven. You can characterize these 9 Beethoven symphonies as the heart of Karajan's legacy.
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Sorry dear friends for MIA for quite some time. However have still been creating, here are a couple of books that I was commissioned to make for a lovely lady to give to her mother and daughter.. Forgot how long these big buggers take to make, but I loved every moment of creating them. I also made etched brass bookmarks to go inside.
Will be back later in the week with another book I have made with inspiration coming from my dear talented friend Jen Crossley .
Hope you all had a wonderful easter.
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When Facebook paired with Skype for video chats the reaction was ... tumultuous yawning. Then f8 conference happened and now we've got yays, nays, chatter and a possible Congressional hearing. Basically, enough headlines for Facebook for a while, right?
Yeah, not so much. TechCrunch reports that FB is looking to roll out some mobile products -- possibly at Apple's iPhone 5 announcement on Tuesday.
Again: that's Apple and Facebook in the same sentence, in a good way. Of course, it depends on how the negotiations go through Monday, but still, they're thinking about it.
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News from around the country and around the globe
But wait, there's one more thing: an iPad app. (We separated those two announcements in deference to Mark Zuckerberg's insistence that the iPad is "not mobile.")
"The mobile products will let users bookmark apps, search for apps more easily and streamline the process to invite friends to use an app," The Washington Post writes.
The long-rumored mobile-for-Facebook is referred to as Project Spartan, and, apparently, some screen shots of it surfaced last night, posted by Alexia Tsotsis.
Facebook at an Apple event? Dogs and cats, living together? Mass hysteria. Finally.


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Awesome! Newsweek wants to compile a list of 20 women leading their fields. The downside? Well, we picked up an issue of the magazine the other day and it felt a bit light. Has the diluted ad revenue that seems to be endemic across the print-publishing board these days inspired the elimination of the copy desk? Or having interviewees whose finest skills may not be at the keyboard write their own stories? Case in point: Danica Patrick's profile in the September 25th issue of the august newsweekly. What do we get? Subpar writing coupled with the misspelling of "go-kart" as "go-cart," followed by "nerve-racking" instead of "nerve-wracking." We'd at least expect Danica to be able to correctly spell the types of cars she's driven.
We've got a bet with Money CJ of SO. DAMN. INDY going as to whether the Newsweek people will fix the errors online. If he wins (he thinks they will), he gets an eighteener of Miller Lite. If Jalopnik wins (we think they won't), Jamie Little gets our phone number. Readers, encourage the Washington Post Company to stick to their guns. Meanwhile, Duffy Livingstone is pissed.
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BERLIN — The February figures for the Casino at Ocean Downs were released last week, revealing an increase over the prior month and an increase in revenue from the same month in 2011.
The Casino at Ocean Downs generated just over $3.5 million in February, up slightly from the $3.1 million generated in January. Last February, the second month of its existence, the casino generated $3.1 million. The casino's average daily gross per machine also increased to $152.02 in February, up from the $126.34 recorded in January.
Despite the modest increase, the monthly figures for the casino have been remarkably consistent. With the exception of a couple months in the height of the season, including a spike to $5.3 million last July, the casino has averaged in the $3 million to $3.5 million range for much of its existence. The fiscal year-to-date figure, dating back to last July, now stands at around $31.2 million.
A look at the breakdown of the revenue distribution for February reveals $1.7 million to the Education Trust Fund, a $1.16 million casino share, $246,879 to the horseracing purse account and $193,976 in local impact grants.


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Compare cheap flights from Cairns to Jeddah
When is the cheapest time to fly to Jeddah?
What to do in Jeddah
Jeddah is the second largest city in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It's known as the gateway to the incredible Hajj pilgrimage cities of Mecca and Medina, but don't think that Jeddah doesn't have anything else in store for you. The city has amazing shopping districts, restaurants, cafes, beaches, and more.
Start your trip in this amazing city at Al-Balad or old town, which is the historical area of Jeddah. It's filled with ancient buildings, bustling souqs, and the colourful multi-story coral houses.
Marvel at the sight of the King Fahd Fountain, which is the world's tallest fountain. Stop by the Naseef House, where you can see great views of the city from the top floors.
You can spend time and your Riyal as you bargain your way around the seemingly endless souqs. Find some great items at Souq Al Alawi. Bring your wallet to Mall of Arabia, Tahlia Shopping Center, El-Khayyat Center, and Stars Avenue too.
Of course, the best souvenirs are incredible memories of the trip, and you'll have that and more when you go scuba diving at the Red Sea. Are you travelling with family? Then you'll love the water park at Sial Island, Atallah Happy Land Park, and AlShallal Theme Park.
Whin in Jeddah, you have to travel to Mecca and Medina. Experience the culture and heritage of Saudi Arabia at the breathtaking Masjid al-Haram and its Grand Mosque. Don't forget to visit the fascinating Mina or "Tent City" and to hike the Mountains of Mecca. Then travel to Media to see Masjid an-Nabi, Quba Mosque, Masjid al-Qiblatain, and many more.
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Australians need a visa to fly to Saudi Arabia and travel to Jeddah. You can apply for your tourist visa through Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs website. Don't forget to check if your passport is valid for at least six months when you leave Jeddah, and to visit Smartraveller for more info.
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Earlier this Summer, I came across news that Greenway Medical Technologies – a developer of electronic health records (EHRs) and practice management and interoperability healthcare IT solutions located just outside of Atlanta – had taken to endorsing pro golfer Jason Dufner. It came as no surprise to me that a healthcare IT company was seeking to increase its profile among the general public. There has been a noticeable shift in increasing the public's awareness of the impact of healthcare IT solutions on the patient care they will one day inevitably receive. It's been a smart move on the part of providers and vendors alike to acquaint people with the technology that our government has spent so much time and energy on promoting. I was surprised, however, that Greenway Medical had chosen the celebrity endorsement route. (Golf wasn't surprising, though. Greenway Medical's CEO goes by the name of Tee Green.) How much increased visibility, not to mention interest, could a spokesperson bring while swinging a club on the fairway?
His first sponsorship outing at the British Open garnered little fanfare, as Dufner didn't advance very far. Greenway Medical's luck changed, however, as Dufner's skill – and Tiger Woods' ultimate absence – led him to place second at the PGA Championship last week. Held in Atlanta, the event offered a good excuse for my some of my colleagues at Billian's HealthDATA, Porter Research and HITR.com to take a field trip to the Atlanta Athletic Club, where I suspect much of the local healthcare industry put in appearances over the tournament's several days.
I'd have to agree with the Steve Campbell at EMRDailyNews.com, who offered congratulations to Dufner in a recent post "for a wonderful performance at the PGA and to whoever at Greenway made the decision to sponsor Mr. Dufner. The return on investment for that sponsorship just turned very positive."
I'd also have to agree with one of the post's commentators that "[r]egardless of his finish, Dufner and Greenway's [credibility] rocketed this weekend with all of the primetime PGA coverage. Hours of it. And both Dufner and Greenway are classy and humble, in victory and defeat. Bottom line: EHR industry was another winner this weekend simply based on these associations."
Perhaps Greg Fulton, Public and Media Relations Manager at Greenway Medical, puts it best: "Our main motivation was we felt it was time to continue to bring recognition to the entire health IT industry, now that initiatives like meaningful use are proving to be successful, and we have industry partners who have had good experiences being involved with the PGA TOUR.
"With Jason, we felt like we were partnering with a person first, a golfer second. He really does believe in the goals of innovative and sustainable care coordination that EHRs and healthcare IT can bring. He set up a foundation in his home state of Alabama following the tornado damage there to help people needing ongoing health services, for example."
When I asked if Greenway Medical would consider entering into other celebrity endorsement deals sometime in the near future, Fulton explained the company's celebrity strategy a bit further: "At HIMSS10 [in Atlanta], we did have Atlanta radio station deejay Melissa Carter, then of Q100, speak at a Greenway reception to her definite need for EHR data exchange and automated referrals, because she is a kidney transplant patient who needs that constant care coordination. And that's what would make sense for what type, you ask, of celebrity or sports partnerships to undertake – ones that have a foundation in or can bring industry recognition and tell the story of the advancement of healthcare."
Is it any wonder that Greenway Medical just announced its customers have secured more than $1 million in Meaningful Use incentives? How many more providers – many of whom are, it's safe to say, avid golfers – are now aware of the company and will soon look into its products?
I'll be interested to see what sort of healthcare IT celebrity endorsement pops up next, and where. NASCAR seems a likely candidate. I wonder if Danica Patrick has a coordinated care story to tell?


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Announcing General Availability of Oracle Software on Windows Azure and Updates to Windows Azure Traffic Manager
One of the core tenets of Windows Azure is to provide customers an open and flexible platform. Today marks an exciting milestone as we move the partnership with Oracle to the next step. Oracle Database, Oracle WebLogic Server and Java are now generally available with license-included virtual machine images. These images are conveniently located in the Windows Azure Image Gallery. Whether you're an Oracle administrator or a Java developer, you now have additional flexibility and the confidence that your Oracle software on Windows Azure will be fully supported by Oracle. You can find more details on the Windows Azure website.


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Where astronomy and astrology meetMaster Dutch watchmaker Christiaan van der Klaauw specialises solely in the design and manufacture of astronomical watches and now presents what will be the first piece in a series of twelve unique watches: The Aquarius Planetarium. It is based on Christiaan van der Klaauw's famous Planetarium watch, featuring the world's first and smallest mechanical planetarium, showing the cycles around the Sun of the planets Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn.
The solid gold dial shows one of the twelve constellations, in this case Aquarius, and is engraved by master-engraver Kees Engelbarts.
The case is made of platinum and measures 40mm in diameter. It's fitted with a sapphire crystal on both sides. Only one watch will be made of each zodiac sign, ensuring total exclusivity.
Every watch will be a 'pièce unique' and a collector's item by its very nature. The other zodiac signs will only be made by special order.
The watch runs on the CK 1196 calibre movement, which is a modified self-winding movement, with an in-house Planetarium module.
The back of the watch reveals a fine rotor, based on the theme of the Planetarium, in which the planets of our solar system are visible.
The rotor is made of 18-carat gold and hand-engraved by Jochen Benzinger. The Aquarius Planetarium and versions showing other zodiac signs, will be available for €79,500 (including taxes).
The Christiaan van der Klaauw website, have created a flash animation that shows exactly how the planets of the planetarium orbit around the sun.
About Christiaan van der Klaauw
Christiaan van der Klaauw started designing and making exclusive hand-made astronomical timepieces in the early '70s. He received his education at the instrument-maker school founded in 1901 by Nobel Physics prize winner Professor Heike Kamerlingh Onnes.
It was at this school that helium gas was liquefied for the first time in 1908. Some contemporaries who worked for the same laboratory included Albert Einstein, Niels Bohr, H. Lorentz and W. Röntgen.
During his education, Christiaan served his apprenticeship with the oldest observatory in the world, founded in 1633. The world-famous astronomer Professor J.H. Oort (who discovered the Planetoid belt named after him) was attached to this observatory.
During his apprenticeship, Christiaan became increasingly interested in everything connected with astronomy, which showed later on in the production of his Frisian clocks, table clocks and, eventually, his watches.


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FORT MEADE, Md. -- Army Pfc. Bradley Manning's defense team is opening its case at the soldier's sentencing hearing.
Defense attorney David Coombs says he expects to call the first of more than a dozen witnesses Monday in the court-martial at Fort Meade, near Baltimore. He says Manning will give a statement before the defense rests on Wednesday.
The 25-year-old, Crescent, Okla., native faces up to 90 years in prison for disclosing reams of classified information through the anti-secrecy website WikiLeaks. He claims he leaked the material to expose wrongdoing and provoke discussion about U.S. military and diplomatic affairs.
Prosecutors have said the leaks hurt U.S. foreign relations and uprooted Afghan citizens who were put at risk by revelations they had helped the United States.


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Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Lawsuits for Information on Drones
Lawsuits for Information on Drones
by Stephen Lendman
Drones are increasingly becoming America's weapon of choice. They're used to kill and spy. Domestic warrantless surveillance is illegal.
It's done extrajudicially on a regular basis. By around 2020, eyes in the sky spying will cover America. Fourth Amendment freedoms are null and void. It states:
"The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized."
Privacy no longer exists. Drones are now instruments of state terror. No one anywhere is safe. A previous article discussed ACLU lawsuits.
At issue is obtaining legal justification for conducting predator drone killings abroad. The ACLU sued the Defense, State, and Justice Departments. They stonewalled information requests. So did the CIA at a time Obama prioritizes killing by drones.
The ACLU wants information on "when, where and against whom drone strikes can be authorized, and how the US ensures compliance with international laws relating to extrajudicial killings." It faces stiff headwinds getting it.
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) also filed suit for information. On October 31, it headlined "EFF Demands Answers About Predator Drone Flights in the US: Government Shares Drones with Law Enforcement Agencies Across the Country."
On October 30, EFF sued the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). It functions like a national Gestapo. It doesn't secure. It terrorizes ordinary Americans extrajudicially.
Muslims, immigrants, people of color, and dissidents are most at risk. EFF wants answers about how and why Predator drones are increasingly used for law enforcement.
Customs and Border Protection (CBP - a DHS division) uses UAVs to patrol borders. Video cameras, infrared ones, heat sensors and radar are used for constant spying.
Super high resolution "gigapixel" cameras enable tracking above 20,000 feet. They can monitor up to 65 enemies simultaneously. They can see targets up to 25 miles away.
Electronic transmissions can also be monitored. Cell phones, Wi-Fi networks, and text messages can be intercepted covertly.
Drone use is expanding. Greater surveillance is planned. Federal, state and local law enforcement agencies are involved. "EFF filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request asking for more information about these drone flights."
EFF stressed immediacy. It wants CBP records and logs on spying done with other agencies. DHS stonewalled. EFF Staff Attorney Jennifer Lynch said:
"We've seen bits and pieces of information on CBP's Predator drones, but Americans deserve the full story."
"Drones are a powerful surveillance tool that can be used to gather extensive data about you and your activities."
"The public needs to know more about how and why these Predator drones are being used to watch U.S. citizens."
On October 30, EFF also sued the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). It wants "the latest data on certifications and authorizations the agency has issued for public drone flights in the U.S."
Earlier it filed suit in January. FAA agreed to provide information requested. So far EFF got far less than requested. US secrecy exceeds acceptable standards. It replicates police state levels.
Millions of documents are classified without justification. At issue is concealing what free societies make public. Lynch added:
"FAA's foot-dragging means we can't get a real-time picture of drone activity in the U.S. If officials could release their records in a timely fashion – or publish it as a matter of routine on the FAA website – we could stop filing these FOIA requests and lawsuits."
Predator drones are used to kill abroad. Unarmed UAVs are used domestically. They can be weaponized with tasers, bean bag guns, and other devices able to harm or perhaps kill.
In 2007, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) authorized spying through the National Applications Office (NOA). It was described as "the executive agent to facilitate the use of intelligence community technological assets for civil, homeland security and law enforcement purposes within the United States."
With or without congressional authorization or oversight, the executive branch may authorize state-of-the-art technology. It includes military satellite imagery and other ways to spy on Americans covertly.
Plans are to monitor virtually everyone everywhere once full implementation is achieved. By 2020, up to 30,000 UAVs may spy domestically. They'll be virtually everywhere across America round the clock.
Privacy rights are gravely impaired. Major constitutional issues are stake. Courts willingly compromise them. Congress did so years ago. It wants domestic drone use fast-tracked. So does Obama.
In February, the FAA Modernization and Reform Act (MRA) of 2012 was enacted. It provides $63.4 billion in FAA funding over four years.
An MRA provision authorizes exponentially expanded domestic drone use. Provisions to ease and quicken law enforcement licensing was approved.
By 2015, commercial operations may apply for drone use authorization. In response to EFF's January lawsuit, information gotten determined that "60 public entities and 12 private drone manufacturers sought permission to fly" drones domestically.
EFF sought but didn't obtain information on how and for what purposes these drones will be used. Federal, state and local authorities will use them extrajudicially for warrantless searches.
Privacy and transparency are on the chopping block for elimination. Big Brother wants everyone watched all the time. There's no place to hide.
The ACLU, Center for Constitutional Rights, EFF, and similar organizations want government agencies held accountable. It's no simple task at a time repressive laws threaten everyone.
Freedom in America is fast disappearing. It's no exaggeration saying police state justice replaced it.
Stephen Lendman lives in Chicago and can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com.
His new book is titled "Banker Occupation: Waging Financial War on Humanity."
Visit his blog site at sjlendman.blogspot.com and listen to cutting-edge discussions with distinguished guests on the Progressive Radio News Hour on the Progressive Radio Network Thursdays at 10AM US Central time and Saturdays and Sundays at noon. All programs are archived for easy listening.


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User:Hyperbole/Rock lobster
"Was it a rock?"
"No. It wasn't a rock. It was, in fact, a rock lobster."
"We were at the beach. Everybody had matching towels. The towels were matching because they were a throwback to an era when towels were woven. They were copies in synthetic fibers of copies in cotton of copies in wool. They were a corpse hacked apart and sewn back together again at random."
The Rock Lobster (Jasus edwardsii), often called a "crayfish," is a crustacean that lives in the coastal waters of Australia and New Zealand. It is the region's largest seafood export.
Rock lobster are notable for being extremely edible as well as, frequently, being mistaken for rocks. The reason for this common mistake is unknown, as they really don't resemble rocks that much. Maybe red rocks with eight legs and claws and antennae, but how many of those do you see? I couldn't even find one on eBay. And, usually, you can find rocks shaped like all kinds of stuff on eBay. One of the cornerstones of the playground economy is finding rocks, deciding they look like stuff, and putting them on eBay.
Wait, what was I talking about? Oh, yeah. Rock lobster.
Fishing for Rock Lobster[edit]
Technically, fishing for rock lobster is not "fishing," as lobster are not fish. However, there is a very precise technique for harvesting these intelligent and delicious animals.
1. Go to the beach. The best fishing for rock lobster is done at the beach. In the deep seas, rock lobster are generally outcompeted by their relatives, the goth metal lobster.
2. Bring matching towels. For reasons still unknown, rock lobster are very sensitive to whether your group has matching towels. If two fisherman bring towels that are entirely distinguishable from one another, the rock lobster will retreat deep into the sea.
3. Go under the dock. Even the presence of matching towels will cause the lobster to retreat under a dock. Thing is, lobsters just don't like towels very much. Which really kind of makes me wonder why the Australian fisherman bring them in the first place. Still, assuming that your towels match, this is where you'll find the lobster.
Don't be fooled! The rock lobster is a master of camouflage, and may resemble a rock. Frequently, a detachment of Australian fishermen will bring along an employee specifically trained to tell the difference. Traditionally, this employee is an extremely effeminate man who announces the presence of a rock lobster by putting his hands on his cheeks and lisping sibilantly, "That ithn't a rock! Thath a rock... lobthter!"
One final word of caution: try not to get trapped inside a giant clam. You'd think that wouldn't even be worth mentioning, but it's happened. Twice.
Seducing Rock Lobster[edit]
What? Are you serious? Wow, you people are insane.
Well, all right. I suppose - speaking strictly hypothetically, here - that the first step to seducing a rock lobster would be to put on a lobster costume. Remember: lobster are very perceptive. Remember how they react to unmatched towels? So it's important that your lobster costume be anatomically correct, down to the last detail.
A good rock lobster costume will contain the following elements:
Claws. Claws are important, particularly to male lobster. While a female lobster will try to engage a male in deep conversation, the male will pretty much just stare at her claws the whole time.
Tail. The more delicious your tail looks, the better. If you try to give a female lobster your phone number, and your tail looks no tastier than the red felt it's made of, chances are, she's not going to go for it. I mean, hypothetically.
Antennae. Lobster antennae can be purchased at most novelty costume stores; they consist of a red headband with some red stalks and googly eyes at the end. They're kinda cool.
Legs. You're going to need some extra legs if you're really going to get a lobster interested in you. Chances are, if you're reading this for the first time, you have two. We've got to get that up a bit. Leg transplants are expensive and painful, but well worth it. While they aren't exactly legal, I know a guy.
Pluralizing Rock Lobster[edit]
There. That's a much more proper topic - if perhaps a bit of a boring one.
The plural of "Rock lobster" is "Rock lobster." Here it is, used in a context:
- Dan: Wow, look at all those rocks!
- Sally: Those aren't rocks! Those are rock lobster!
- Dan: Shut up, you dumb bitch.
Well, I guess that's pretty much all there is to say about that.


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From the October 1953 issue of American Artist magazine, by Henry C. Pitz:
Robert Fawcett is not the only independent thinking illustrator in the country by any means, but he belongs to a minority.
It is an important minority, though, because without turning its back upon the problems of communication that every illustrator must solve, it has a hardcore stubbornness that does not yield to the fad and manner of the moment. It is a minority of individuals who are jealous of their individuality and resist the anonimity of rubber-stamp picturemaking.
Fawcett is as stubborn and positive as the best of them but his stubbornness and positiveness is born of conviction and competence. These qualities have carried him through thirty years of picturemaking without visible wavering or floundering. They have helped him produce an unusually consistent body of work of remarkable high quality.
Now, at a little past fifty, it is a natural time for stock-taking. He is entitles to a certain feeling of smugness after a long backwards glance. He finds his name an important one in a very big and highly competitive field. Not a popular illustrator in the usual sense of the term, he has the deep respect and often the envy of his colleagues. He has been rightly called "the illustrator's illustrator."
Continued tomorrow.
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Monday, August 11, 2008
An Appreciation of Robert Fawcett
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I have not seen these sketches before and really enjoy them. I sometimes like to see sketches & final pencils more than final art. Fawcett's drawings are worth pouring over.ReplyDelete
Hooray! Looks like it will be a great week.ReplyDelete
every new piece of fawcett work is worth more than gold. tremendous confidence in the lines. looking forward to the rest, and cheers!ReplyDelete
As a huge Sherlock Holmes fan, these scans simply blew me away. I was completely unaware of their existence or Fawcett's remarkable work. He certainly gave Sydney Paget a run for his money with these.ReplyDelete
Thanks so much for posting them, you really made my day.
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I helped with a relocation for a professional photographer. In his studio he had serval pictures of ballplayers. I asked him about them and ended up buying three different black and whites of baseball greats from the 1970's.
This is one of the three photos I bought from him.