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The Yorkshire Linen Story
The Yorkshire Linen Company was started in 1993 in a small shop in Halifax. It carried an enormous range of home linen for such a small shop and soon gained a reputation for quality, service and value for money.
In 2008, Yorkshire Linen Company carries stock of over 6,000 different product lines and operates from over 30 stores throughout Yorkshire, North East and Liverpool and is one of the largest independent retailers in its field employing over 250 people. The business sources its products from all over the world and due to its extensive buying power is able to bring to its customers up to date ranges of quality products at very competitive prices.
Expanding abroad
A few years ago the first Yorkshire Linen Company store opened in Ciudad Quesada on Spain's Costa Blanca. This was soon followed by a second store opened in Puerto Mazarron on the Costa Calida. Now the Company has 7 stores in Spain and the first store has recently opened on the Algarve in Portugal.
These stores almost exclusively serve the "ex-pat" community as the British see Bedroom and Bathroom linen as fashion accessories for the home, a need and a market that was not previously well served by the local retail network.
New Retail Systems
To keep up with the pace of its expansion, the Yorkshire Linen Company needed to replace its aging instore retail systems, that were based on first generation RCS retail software linked to EPROM based Geller tills.
Yorkshire Linen has a long term relationship with RCS and so turned to them for advice on updating the system. We recommended upgrading the existing system with the latest RCS EPOS and back office software, implemented on a platform of quality retail hardware supplied by Aures.
"RCS installed over 45 EPoS systems across the 39 stores. "
The "RCS EPoS" application is the core of the in-store system, while the hardware in each store is the Aures Sango touchscreen PoS terminal with receipt printer and cash drawer.
Each till has also now been installed with the RCS back office application, which importantly gives full visibility of group stock from each sales location.
The company headquarters in Harrogate runs the RCS "Streetwise" head office system which is linked to all tills in all sales outlets and is able to provide a wide range of network wide functionality and detailed management reporting.
Business benefits
The new EPoS system running on each till has meant that The Yorkshire Linen Head office Store support can now close on Saturdays. Previously the store support was there to help store staff locate items from stock within the company network however due to the new EPoS systems and back office software staff can do this directly from the till. This means the Head Office Store can focus more time and energy on planning and improving efficiency.
Ross Leventhal, managing director and owner of Yorkshire Linen, commented
'The RCS retail software solution has enhanced the planning of purchase orders and direct-to-store supplier deliveries as the system provides much more real-time information on fast moving product lines per store, reducing the need for store transfers and centralised large inventory.'
Leventhal continued
'Where store transfers are required they can now be requested easily and planned more effectively using the company's small fleet of delivery vehicles.'
As Yorkshire Linen grew the previous till hardware became a limitation to the business because it didn't have the flexibility to grow with the company. Because of this it also became difficult to service and support. The Aures Sango touchscreen based solution is more user friendly, with bright graphics and a sensitive interface. This hardware will support all of the company's future expansion plans in terms of additional software functionality and peripherals to be added (chip and pin).
The installation and initial experience with the system has been testament to the quality of the product and to Aures' product burn-in and quality procedures,' said David Boland, managing director of RCS.
Future Developments- Expanding into Europe
The Yorkshire Linen Co is also considering the installation of Broadband services at store level to provide even more real-time facilities from the system. On-line chip and Pin payments via broadband will enhance both security and the speed of transaction at the till.
Find out more about retail EPoS solutions.


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Overwhelming majority of Irish people expect austerity to return after the pandemic
Opposition parties and trade unions have made strong statements in recent weeks against possible public spending cuts.
'There has been an intellectual rethinking on the whole issue of government borrowing'
Why austerity is out and public spending is back on the menu for economists.
Opinion: It is not just about petrol prices - years of austerity in France caused violent protests
The French are practical people and they tightened their belts as much as they could until eventually they couldn't survive, writes Renaud Beranger.
'Rebel' RAF veteran and Twitter phenomenon Harry Leslie Smith dies aged 95
The veteran's illness was documented by his son after Smith gathered a huge following on Twitter.
Opinion: 'The Repeal the 8th campaign should inspire the fight against the housing crisis'
Benjamin Moore writes that the Repeal campaign can be a blueprint for fighting back against the current issues around housing and homelessness.
Eight years and three bailouts later, Greece's debt crisis is finally over
Greece's economy has stabilised after being in turmoil for many years.
Greek mayor (75) kicked and punched by 'far-right thugs' at WW1 event
"They were hitting me everywhere," Boutaris told state agency ANA. "It was a despicable attack, but I am well."
Austerity is over apparently. But will Fine Gael's 10-year, €20 billion splurge wow us?
The new roadmap has to do three things: support the capital, develop the regions, and repair the defective anti-rural, anti-regional gene, writes Kealan Flynn.
The cost of austerity? Irish children aged 6 are getting teeth extracted under general anesthetic
Previously, Irish children received free dental check ups in 2nd, 4th and 6th class but there has been huge cuts to those services.
FactCheck: You asked, we answered - suicide, austerity and the Troubles
FactCheck takes a closer look at a claim that was widely shared on social media this year.
Portugal is in limbo after a left-wing alliance toppled the government
The conservative minority government was the shortest-lived administration in the country's history.
Varoufakis gets rock star reception in London as he gives Corbyn advice
"I have news for you – austerity sucks."
"Evidence is mounting up" - TD says fundraising ban is another example of political policing
Paul Murphy isn't being allowed conduct collections in Tallaght.
'This deal is misery, humiliation and slavery for Greece'
But some ordinary Greeks support a new bailout as the only option for their country.
Greece latest: Eurozone ministers to make 'major' decision tomorrow
The country is looking for a €53 billion bailout.
What happens to currencies when they die?
We pursue it, discuss it, count it and obsess over it… but do we ever really think about what 'money' is?
Greece latest: Prime Minister makes formal request for third bailout
Alexis Tsipras has vowed to present "credible" reform plans before a deadline of tomorrow night.
Greece has offered Europe an opportunity to redress a fundamental flaw
It is in all our interests to bind up the economic and political wounds of the past seven years.
Greek government on course to win landslide victory in historic referendum
Celebrations are underway in Athens this evening.
Thousands of people are rallying in the centre of Athens right now
They are braving bad weather as they make their feelings clear over the upcoming referendum.
Today, our Government will condemn thousands of children to even deeper levels of poverty
Today is the last day of the One-Parent Family Payment for anyone whose youngest child is aged seven. Approximately 11,000 families will immediately lose income.
Five reasons Ireland should be supporting Greece
Our Finance Minister has sided with the most hardline of Greece's creditors this week – and that's wrong, writes Ronan Burtenshaw.
Paul Murphy accuses Michael Noonan of 'stabbing the Greek people in the chest'
… and the Irish people in the back.
The UN wants Ireland to vote on abortion and reconsider austerity
The committee described Ireland's laws on abortion as "highly restrictive".
The End (of the Euro) is Nigh
With Greece now just over a fortnight away from default, this could very well spell the beginning of the end for the Euro as we know it.
Syriza has done another big U-turn on its election promises
The new Greek government is pushing ahead with privatising ports and airports.
Anti-austerity protesters clash with police near Downing Street
Protesters threw smoke bombs and arrests were made.
Protester arrested during Taoiseach's canvas in Carlow
He was later released without charge.
What has it really been like for older people during austerity?
The magnitude of the impact of the recession on older people is as diverse as the ageing population itself.
Greece has been secretly putting together a plan to bring back the drachma
But the government insists it will be able to pay its debts on time.
Gardaí keep protesters from Taoiseach amid shouts of 'traitor' and 'parasite'
Enda Kenny was arriving at Yahoo's new €11m offices in Dublin.
German politicians want to PAY holidaymakers to go to Greece
It's becoming a popular tourist destination for Germans.
Greece proves left wing parties don't have a chance of delivering in power
They're good at protesting and making noise, but they have no workable policies.
What will the Greek challenge to austerity mean for Ireland?
Greece's bailout extension is loaded with political meaning for other eurozone countries.
It's crunch time for Greece's anti-austerity plans. And Germany is the biggest hurdle
The new Greek government is trying to kick free of its bailout terms.
Here's everything you need to know about business this week
Everyone was talking about Greek debt deals, counting calories and the end of cheap booze.
Austerity is finally, officially, totally, absolutely finished: Noonan
It was already done with a year ago, apparently.
The Irish weren't the only ones protesting today, the Spanish were out too
Thousands were out in support of the new anti-austerity party Podemos.

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I am considering moving my 3 point from one Snapper 1650 to another Snapper 1650. I know some of you guys have done this, has anyone posted photos and details on the process? Any threads already on here?
P.S. My newest acquisition was Snapper's latest Fan Share Friday. You other guys need to submit a PM to Snapper's FB page. I'd love to see more folks enjoy these tractors.


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El Desembre congelat (The Cold December) or La Nit de Nadal(Christmas Eve)Traditional from Catalonia, villancico from Catalan traditional folk heritage, particularly played in Majorca (Balearics).
The timbre of this Catalan Christmas carol is known in France as early as 16th century, where it was used as a tune for the drinking song Quand la mer Rouge apparut (When the Red Sea appeared). Probably, adaptation of this secular tune to El Desembre congelat was done during 18th century, period of fast-expanding for French style in Catalonia. El Desembre congelat is one of the most frequent carols founded within manuscripts of this epoch.
The guitarist and composer Miguel Llobet (Barcelone, october 18th 1878 - Barcelone, february 22nd 1938) transcribed for guitar the tune of this Christmas carol in his opus Canciones populares catalanas (Catalan popular songs) under the title La Nit de Nadal (Christmas Eve).
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Brittany began her career with CBRE Valuation as an intern while completing her degree in Real Estate. Upon graduation, she became a Senior Valuation Associate. Since then, Brittany has been assisting a senior appraiser and has been working toward writing her own appraisals. She is currently taking classes with the Appraisal Institute to further her knowledge.
In the long term, Brittany is also working toward fulfilling the requirements for a Minnesota Certified General License, as well as the necessary requirements to obtain her MAI designation through the Appraisal Institute.
She is an active board member for the SCSU Real Estate Alumni Association and looks forward to growing her knowledge through professional organizations and events.
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1. It improves your balance
If you stumble after drinking red wine, you may be doing it wrong. An experiment on laboratory mice found a diet rich in resveratrol - a compound found in red wine - improved older mice's balance over time.
"Our study suggests that a natural compound like resveratrol...could actually decrease some of the motor deficiencies that are seen in our aging population," the scientist who led the experiment told the American Chemical Society.
2. It keeps the bed bugs away
Bed bugs live off human blood - but they are less keen on the blood once the human in question has drunk a couple of glasses of red wine, according to research carried out at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in the United States. Drinking more wine, then, could lead to fewer bug bites (or you could tackle the problem head on and try getting rid of the insects).
3. It keeps you mentally agile
People who drink a glass of red wine a day are less likely to develop dementia, especially Alzheimer's, according to a study conducted at the Central Institute of Mental Health in Mannheim, Germany.
The academics found that subjects who drank between two and three units a day were almost a third less likely to be showing signs of dementia at the end of a three-year-period than those who were teetotal.
4. It helps during childbirth
Don't take my word for it: Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, apparently prescribed wine to alleviate pain during childbirth - as well as lethargy and diarrhea.
5. It helps you keep weight off
Women who drink a moderate amount of alcohol with meals were found to have a lower risk of becoming overweight in middle age, according to a 2010 report in the Archives of Internal Medicine - with red wine-drinkers the least likely to become overweight.
The authors of the report noted that the women showed an increase in energy expenditure after drinking, which they suggested balanced out the additional calories in the alcoholic drink.
6. It makes you live longer
Research suggests resveratrol - which was thought to be responsible for the better balance in older mice - could help humans live longer lives, by suppressing molecules which cause inflammation as well as compounds in the blood which interfere with the production of insulin. (Read more.) Share


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1. We know we're getting old when the only thing we want for our birthday is not to be reminded of it. ~Author Unknown
2. There is still no cure for the common birthday. ~John Glenn
3. A birthday is just the first day of another 365-day journey around the sun. Enjoy the trip. ~Author Unknown
4. Believing hear, what you deserve to hear:
Your birthday as my own to me is dear…
But yours gives most; for mine did only lend
Me to the world; yours gave to me a friend.
5. Because time itself is like a spiral, something special happens on your birthday each year: The same energy that God invested in you at birth is present once again. ~Menachem Mendel Schneerson
6. Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional. ~Chili Davis
7. Thanks to modern medical advances such as antibiotics, nasal spray, and Diet Coke, it has become routine for people in the civilized world to pass the age of 40, sometimes more than once. ~Dave Barry, "Your Disintegrating Body," Dave Barry Turns 40, 1990
8. Inflation is when you pay fifteen dollars for the ten-dollar haircut you used to get for five dollars when you had hair. ~Sam Ewing
9. Youth is a wonderful thing. What a crime to waste it on children. ~George Bernard Shaw
10. In childhood, we yearn to be grown-ups. In old age, we yearn to be kids. It just seems that all would be wonderful if we didn't have to celebrate our birthdays in chronological order. ~Robert Brault,
11. The first sign of maturity is the discovery that the volume knob also turns to the left. ~Jerry M. Wright
12. When I was younger, I could remember anything, whether it had happened or not; but my faculties are decaying now and soon I shall be so I cannot remember any but the things that never happened. It is sad to go to pieces like this but we all have to do it. ~Mark Twain
13. You are only young once, but you can stay immature indefinitely. ~Ogden Nash
14. They say that age is all in your mind. The trick is keeping it from creeping down into your body. ~Author Unknown
15. We advance in years somewhat in the manner of an invading army in a barren land; the age that we have reached, as the saying goes, we but hold with an outpost, and still keep open communications with the extreme rear and first beginnings of the march. ~Robert Louis Stevenson, "Virginibus Puerisque II,"Virginibus Puerisque, 1881


text: so- word on the street is that there is some group calling themselves the Turtle Boy Urban Gardeners? TBUG? wow, I am so excited to meet these urbanites. Worcester is really an amazing place. Where else could a simple boy like me get such attention. Well, I look forward to a little sprucing up of the joint. I mean, plenty of people have left me things in these bushes, or even stopped to take pictures of my turtle in search of the sea. If memory serves me right, this group did brighten up the space last year. I just hope the weather holds out, and that a few SONG birds appear with new Turtle Boy inspired tunes. One never knows what will happen on the Common in Worcester.


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[Infographic provided by Grammar.net]
1) Compound Words–If the word does not appear in the dictionary as a single word, use a hyphen.
2) Age Indicators as Nouns–Hyphens cement these words together to aid clarity; use when a dimension or an age identifies a person or object.
"The seven-year-old kicked me."
"Betty teaches a class of four- and five-year-olds."
3) Adjective/Nouns Combos with "-ED" Suffix–It is important to attach some modifiers to the words they modify. A "light-haired man" is a man with light hair, while a "light haired man" sounds like a man who weighs very little and is covered in hair.
"Nothing is friendlier than a wet-furred and cold-nosed dog."
"The child was close-mouthed when her mother asked where the cookies were."
4) Fractions/Measurements Used as Adjectives–These add clarity; imagine the example sentence without the hyphens to see how each word now points to the direct object (wolf or poodle).
"My dog is one-quarter wolf and two-quarters poodle."
"Grandpa was over one-half Cherokee."
5) Prefixes–Hyphens are used with the prefixes "ex-", "self-" and "all-". Use them also when referring to relatives with "great-" and with proper names. Hyphens are used with prefixes to also prevent recurring vowels, mispronunciation, and capitol letters that would fall in the center of a word. Use a hyphen and prefix combo to avoid confusion: "a chicken cannot re-lay an egg," as opposed to, "please relay the message to Mom."
"great-nephew" or "grand-nephew"
6) Between Adverb and Adjective–If the first word ends in "-ly", do not use a hyphen. The adverb is doing the job it was made for and does not need a hyphen's help.
"The quilt was beautifully crafted."
"In the classroom, the air was dynamically charged."
7) Adjectival Phrase–When nouns are followed by their modifiers, including age, no hyphens are needed.
"Rupert's son is ten years old."
"The duck was nearly four feet tall."
8) Fractions as Nouns–When discussing the individual parts of the noun, do not use hyphens.
"When the pizza came, Bob ate his one third immediately."
"Two halves make a whole."
9) Verb and Preposition Combinations–The verb form is different from the noun/adjective.
We can "look out" from a mountain lookout point.
We can "check out" in the checkout line.
10) Fractions with Hyphenated Numerators–When part of a fraction is already hyphenated, do not hyphenate it further, or the readers' eyes will cross.
"The runner did a nose dive into the dirt a mere forty-four and twenty-two one hundredths from the finish line."
As English evolves, the dictionaries gradually add words, and some of the common words that had hyphens a century ago are used without hyphens now. Can you think of any?


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Introduction to Laguna Niguel, California
The city of Laguna Niguel, located in the southern part of California's Orange County, is situated about 25 miles southeast of Anaheim, 50 miles southeast of Los Angeles, and 70 miles northwest of San Diego. Surrounding communities include Aliso Viejo, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Mission Viejo and San Juan Capistrano. Serviced primarily by California State Highway 73, the city is also adjacent to State Highway 133 and Interstate I-5.
Laguna Niguel History
The present-day location of Laguna Niguel was once part of an expansive 8,000-acre ranch originally owned by San Juan Capistrano resident Juan Avila and purchased in the late 19th century by wealthy land owner Lewis Moulton. In 1959, the Laguna Niguel Corporation was established for the purpose of creating a master planned community. A period of steady development followed, culminating three decades later in the 1989 incorporation of the City of Laguna Niguel.
Points of Interest in Laguna Niguel
With over one-third of its total area designated as open space, Laguna Niguel is home to several regional parks, including Aliso & Wood Canyons Regional Park, Laguna Niguel Regional Park and Badlands Park. The Niguel Botanical Preserve is an 18-acre botanical garden located within Crown Valley Community Park. Cultural sites in the city include the Orange County Natural History Museum, which offers natural history exhibits, lectures and community programs for kids and adults. Annual events in Laguna Niguel include the Echoes & Visions Juried Fine Art Show, held every November at the city's Sea Country Center. In December, residents and visitors can gather along Crown Valley Parkway to enjoy the Laguna Niguel Holiday Parade, which features marching bands, equestrian units and much more. Less than an hour away from Laguna Niguel are the Anaheim and Los Angeles areas, home to some of the most popular world-class attractions in the country.


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"Our culture has accepted two huge lies. The first is that if you disagree with someone's lifestyle, you must fear or hate them. The second is that to love someone means to you agree with everything they believe or do. Both are nonsense. You don't have to compromise convictions to be compassionate."
~Adam Cappa
I am one of those who are certainly happy with the approval of same-sex marriage in the United States. It's very heartwarming to see that some people don't need to be lonely anymore and can spend their lives with the people they love. It's nice to see that two of my good friends can finally live happily under one roof and have their relationship legitimized.
However, what I can not and will not accept from LGBT people in the United States, the Philippines or anywhere else in the world is the "like me or else" attitude. While I certainly champion both tolerance and acceptance of others, let it be known that I do not approve of people forcing themselves on others.
To give you better context that I have been a bachelor for much of my life. I don't know, I guess I really am that creepy. Anyway, there's this girl I want to impress. I know that the idea of her loving me is very unlikely so I was hoping that she could at least like me. Unfortunately, that probably won't happen either because I'm just a little too creepy to be likable. But then, you can probably agree that she has every right not to like me after all. Everyone has a right to their own opinion and their own preferences as it should be. Remember that you can never force someone to love or like you no matter how much you love or like them.
There will be people in your life who will probably never agree with or even understand you and that is a reality that we all need to learn to live with regardless of ethnic identity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs or lack thereof. That's simply the way things are in this world and no amount of whining or violence can change that. To all LGBT members out there who are mad at religious leaders who refuse to wed you, businesses who won't cater to you or people who can't return your love for them, please learn to respect others as well. If they don't like or accept you then the best thing to do is to simply shrug your shoulders and move on in hopes of finding better opportunities elsewhere.
Remember also that rape is also called "forcing yourself on someone" because, by raping another person, you're making them have sex with you by force. While I am not accusing of LGBT people of rape, by forcing your will upon others, you are no different from the people who have been oppressing you all those years ago. By making unwilling people conform to your desires, you are essentially forcing yourself on them, albeit in a metaphoric fashion.
So please, people of the LGBT community, if you want people to accept you then you have to learn to accept others as well. When you meet people who don't accept or agree with you, just walk away and find another way. Is that so hard to understand or do?
- Isang Mensahe Para Kay Mocha Uson, Ang Bagong Myembro Ng MTRCB - January 6, 2017
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- How Pinoy Over-Romanticism Destroys Us As Persons - December 19, 2016
- Why I Think The Catholic Church In The Philippines Is Doing More Harm Than Good - December 6, 2016
- No More Nonsense Films For This Year's MMFF: Why I Have Some Hope For The Media - December 4, 2016


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With a stay at Park Flat in Belo Horizonte, you'll be minutes from Savassi Square and close to Liberty Square. This aparthotel is within close proximity of Palacio da Liberdade and Biblioteca Publica Estadual Luiz de Bessa. Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a steam room. Additional amenities include complimentary wireless Internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and an elevator (lift). This aparthotel has 3 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 30 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
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The Magic Band (US)
The Magic Band has toured twice yearly in the UK and Europe since 2010 with the same lineup: But now this year, 2015, the lineup has changed with the inclusion of Andrew Niven on drums and Max Kutner on Guitar, Craig Bunch and Denny Walley having decided to pursue other interests.
John "Drumbo" French – Vocals, Harmonica, Saxophone, Drums
Max Kutner – Guitar
Eric Klerks – Guitar
Brian Havey – Keyboard
Andrew Niven – Drums
John "Drumbo" French
French grew up in Lancaster, hometown of Van Vliet and Zappa, but didn't cross paths with Van Vliet until 1965. In '66, he was invited to join the group to replace retiring drummer "PG" Blakely. John had previously played only semi-professionally, in Garage Bands with names like "The Maltesemen," "The Intruders," and most importantly, "Blues in the Bottle," which contained three future Beefheart Alumni: Jeff Cotton, Mark Boston, and French. French fronted the latter band and sang, having been both influenced and inspired by Van Vliet's growling vocals. The Magic Band member with the longest tenure – eight years over a period of fourteen — broken up with several periods of pursuing theatre, dance, and composing and art — French was the spearhead of The Magic Band reunion idea.
"Drumbo" has appeared on many of Beefheart's landmark albums including "Safe as Milk," "Strictly Personal," "Mirror Man," "Trout Mask Replica," "Lick My Decals Off, Baby," "Bat Chain Puller" (unreleased), and finally "Doc at the Radar Station," on which he played primarily guitar, along with bass, drums, and marimba. He was also the unofficial transcriber/arranger of Trout Mask Replica" and "Bat Chain Puller."
Contacting former members, he finally hit upon a combination with Denny Walley(Gtr.), Mark Boston ( Bass), Gary Lucas (Gtr.) , and Robert Williams – who was eventually replaced by drummer Michael Traylor. From 2003 – 2006, The Magic Band toured annually reviving the repertoire for new audiences including Glastonbury Festival 2004.
French's drumming has been recognized as unique and original, and his hard-hitting polyrhythmic style was a perfect fit for Beefheart's angular compositions. He has been recognized in Music Connection magazine in "A lexicon Of Undervalued Drummers," and was recently featured in a "Modern Drummer" article. His recent CD, "City of Refuge" – an album written in The Magic Band style – was recently given great reviews by "Uncut," "Mojo," and "Record Collector," among others. His emulation of Beefheart's vocals and harmonica playing have received favorable response. His book, "Beefheart: Through the Eyes of Magic" (planned for release January 2010) describes the tumultuous experience of bringing Van Vliet's concepts to fruition. He's left the drum throne to sing, and play harmonica and sax.
"I felt like Van Vliet's music was important, and participating in this reunion is my part in bringing it into focus once again." French says.
Max Kutner
Max Kutner is a guitarist and composer originally from Las Vegas, NV. He began playing guitar at the age of 11 after becoming enamored with a cassette of Will Smith's "Big Willie Style". Shortly thereafter, he discovered and devoured myriad artists through voraciously watching MTV. Also he spent hours listening to his grandfather's record collection. Max's grandfather was a performing saxophonist, singer and bandleader in New York for nearly 40 years. Max also loitered in various record stores where he would often sample nearly half a dozen albums a day for the bulk of his adolescence. His tastes and interests were augmented further during his studies at University of Nevada, Reno and especially at the renowned California Institute of the Arts where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in 2009 and Master's of Fine Art in 2011 respectively.
Max's style, both as composer and performer, favors the incorporation of extensive free improvisation, extended techniques and a willful blindness to the handles of hi-brow and lo-brow art-making. He also focuses very intently on using space and context as the catalyst for performance and avoids the loathsome trappings of guitar idioms wherever possible. Since 2010, he has performed in many notable events at REDCAT, The Blue Whale, Catalina's Jazz Club, The Coach House, The Carriage House, The Wild Beast, The Syracuse Jazz Festival, The Byron Bay Bluesfest, Beyond Baroque and many more. He has toured Europe and Australia extensively as well as a member of the Grandmothers of Invention whom he has been a member of since 2013. Additionally, he previously served on the Adjunct Faculty at the California Institute of the Arts as a guitar instructor. He has performed with Ulrich Krieger, Sofia Gubaidulia, Mike Keneally, Miroslav Tadic, John French, Denny Walley, Mark Boston, Johnny "Vatos" Hernandez, Don Preston and also for the Montreal Guitar Quartet and Carlos Barbosa-Lima in master classes.
Eric Klerks
Klerks was born in Southern California. At age 14, his family settled in the San Francisco Bay area where he began to seriously study the guitar. Raised on classic rock, blues, classical music and R&B, all of these styles slowly crept into his playing. Eric traveled to Europe with his high school jazz band to perform in various festivals. Eventually, Eric moved to New Orleans to pursue a degree and learn jazz from its roots.
At Loyola University, New Orleans, he honed his musicianship during the day and at night he sat in at clubs; balancing academics and playing with about four hours of sleep a night. Katrina's surprise visit in August 2005 left him homeless, possessing only a suitcase and a few of his guitars. Arriving in Los Angeles, he made arrangements to spend a semester at the California Institute of the Arts, later returning to New Orleans where he graduated Cum Laude.
In 2007, he moved back to Los Angeles to pursue a master's degree at Cal Arts, where he met Scott Collins and Daren Burns. Scott introduced him to John French in the fall of 2008, and the rest is history.
Eric has studied and/or performed with Charlie Haden, Brian Seeger, Alan Broadbent, Larry Koonse, Tony DeGradi, Darek Oles and many others. Bands include Sound for the Organisation of Society, Gov't Majik, Bodesattva, The Kelcy Mae Band, The Soy (with Jane Carrey), The Other Planets and various other projects of varying size and duration.
Andrew Niven
Andrew Niven is a drummer living in Los Angeles. Originally from Palo Alto, California, Andrew began his musical endeavors studying piano at age 7. After experimenting with guitar and bass he became infatuated with the drum set after hearing Jack DeJohnette coming through his parent's stereo. He studied countless hours, taking lessons and studying the drumming of jazz greats Elvin Jones and Roy Haynes as well as rock drummers Bill Bruford, Stewart Copeland, Danny Carey and the drummers of the infamous Frank Zappa.
In college, Andrew studied marimba and orchestral percussion music with renowned percussionist and composer, Dr. Eugene Novotney and Humboldt State University. During this time Andrew was introduced to the music of John Cage and Edgar Varese, and developed a healthy obsession with the work of Stravinsky, Bartok, and Shostakovich. He also used his time with Dr. Novotney to study and perform Frank
Zappa's notoriously difficult drum solo 'The Black Page'.
After three years at Humboldt State, Andrew moved to Los Angeles to study his first love, Jazz, at the California Institute of the Arts. While at CalArts, Andrew studies with Jazz greats, Joe Labarbera, Charlie Haden, Alfonso Johnson, and David Roitstien, and studied Latin percussion with the great educator Aaron Serfaty. Andrew also became involved in the institute's Balinese gamelan program and played drums with the master guitarist Miroslav Tadic, exploring the traditional music of Bulgaria and Macedonia.
After graduating CalArts' Jazz Studies program Andrew stayed in Los Angeles and has been working as a musician for the past five years. He currently performs with the metal band Corpus Rex and the pseudo-jazz ensemble The DNA Trio.
Brian Havey
Los Angeles native, Brian Havey started playing music at the age of 15 and has been immersed ever since. Though well-versed in many musical styles, Brian spends most of his time exploring creative improvised music. He has had the good fortune to play and perform with Charlie Haden, Joe LaBarbara, Jeff Hamilton, Mike Keneally, Darek Oles, Steve Cardenas, Larry Koonse, Bill Reichenbach, Tim Reis, Gregg Bissonette, Howie Shear, John Fumo, and others. Via the the myriad of projects he has been involved in, Brian has played throughout L.A. at such notable venues as: The Kodak Theatre, REDCAT, The Blue Whale, The Baked Potato, Charlie O's, Catalina's Bar & Grill, and The Jazz Bakery. He has also performed in jazz festivals including: The Monterey Jazz Festival, The Reno Jazz Festival, and The Ocho Rios Jazz Festival in Jamaica, and the Mid-Europe Music Festival in Schladming, Austria. He has studied with David Roitstein, Matt Harris, Gary Fukushima, Darek Oles, Larry Koonse, and Charlie Haden.
Brian holds a bachelor of music degree from California State University Northridge and a master of fine arts from California Institute of the Arts. While at Northridge, Brian studied with Matt Harris, Gary Fukushima, Darek Oles, and Gary Pratt and participated in the school's flagship ensemble: The Jazz "A" Band. At CalArts, Brian continued his studies with David Roitstein, Darek Oles, Larry Koonse, Alfred Ladzekpo and Charlie Haden. Brian also delved into the world of electronic music and computer programming, studying Synthesis and Digital Signal Processing with the amazing Martijn Zwartjes. While in school, Brian was the winner of several prestigious academic-merit based scholarships, including the coveted Wolfson Scholarship, the highest honor of the entire graduating class at California State University Northridge and the Ahmenson Foundation Scholarship at CalArts.
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Bourg-en-Bresse - with photos of a lap now added!
Posted 20 May 2006 - 02:03
From what I know, TNF member T54 raced there on bikes and reckoned it beared comparison with Rouen-Le-Essarts. I've tried a lot of combinations in search engines, but nothing yet. I know they've recently built a new autodrome there, but would like details of the old track since me & 'er will be in the general area ( within 300 km but I can always say I'm off for a swift pint down the local bistro ) during August and I might be able to take a few photos.
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Vincent who runs this site has a wide knowledge, I think, about French bike circuits
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I've pinned it down to a general area south of the town.
T54 - Would love your input here as someone who raced on the track.
Posted 29 May 2006 - 03:44
So now onto Bourg:
Bourg-en-Bresse is a small town about 40km north-east of Lyon. Famous for its fine cuisine if I recall. The racing track called "Circuit des Vennes" was composed of three rather narrow intersecting regional paved roads on a couple of kms on the south of town (not absolutely sure of exact location). The unpaved pits were on the left side of the front straight that climbed up to a near-hairpin right-hand turn on top, through a wooded area. Then there was a downhill straight with a fairly fast 120-degree right turn where another road intersected, down to another near hairpin at the very bottom of the track and back to the front straight. Pretty simple but quite fast. All the turns had "protection" by the usual hay bales, but there was hardly anything behind them so a violent crash still left some chances of survival.
The only pictures I have are from some motorcycle magazines that for some weird reason I kept, and show only the 50cc class race in 1964 (apparently the 12th year in which the race was held), to which I participated but did no good as my own machine seized up and I did not have any spares to repair in time for the actual race.
This is multiple-time French champion Jacques Roca (now retired and living in Spain) winning the race on his works water-cooled 14HP Derbi 8-speed at an average of nearly 60MPH, a lot more impressive of a speed if you would have seen the actual track.
At the same spot (the final corner before the front straight and shot from the pits edge), the future Paris-Dakar winner with a works Rothmann's Porsche 959, Rene Metge on a Derbi production-racer. Victim of his own enthusiasm, he will kiss the dirt on the second lap.
On top of the hill and going downhill at the "Virage de la Foret" are the backmarkers on their first lap: # 8 Hausel (DKW), # 15 Nicholas on a Ducson, a now disappeared Spanish company, # 4 Bustin (Itom), # 5 Albertini (Itom).
An excellent rider was Jacky Onda, here on the home-built 4-stroke twin-cam Nougier, a beautiful little machine that revved at 15000 rpm and sounded great. A bit shy of power against the works Derbis but Onda finished in third place behind Roca and future F3 driver Jean-Pierre Cassegrain.
The same day, Walter and Francesco Villa (who later gained fame later with Mondial, Montesa and Aermacchi-HD) presented the new 50cc Mondial, the world's first motorcycle to be fitted with a front disc brake. It looked wonderful in its pale metallic blue and silver works livery. The brake was built by Campagnolo and was mechanichally activated. It kind of worked but drums were still a better choice then.
The only other thing I remember from Bourg was the great hospitality of the locals who were truly fascinated and very enthusiastic about all this noisy stuff. Even the local girls were being nice. I came back in 1968 but had equally appalling luck. Start-money at least covered some of the expenses.
Hopefully someone will find more information maybe from the town's archives?
There were other similar venues in little towns, like in Trelivan (Brittany) where the money was really good if you would place well.
Posted 31 May 2006 - 01:04
I circled the actual track, that must be overwhelmed today with some kind of housing.
According to the Michelin map on Yahoo.fr, it would be about 2 miles in length.
Hope that this helps...
Posted 03 June 2006 - 16:39
Based on your earlier description, I came to the same conclusion as to the roads concerned. Looks like just the north end has housing so maybe the other parts are much as they always were until it closed
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This is my first time with imageshack so hope it works !! If it does, this picture is of a memorial to Swiss rider Jean Claude Milliet who sadly died during practice for the first races on the Circuit Des Vennes in 1954. The stone is sited on the outside of the left hand kink immediately following the hairpin after the start which connects the Route De seillons and the Chemin des Bouleaux. On the map it is under the 2nd U of BOULEAUX.
Hoorah it worked which means I'm not the technophobe I thought I was. More pics to follow
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Thanks for taking the trouble.
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Thanks for the pics!
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Thanks for amending title Twinny. Off to work out the next photo project !


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I uncommented the line again, resaved, then restarted the service. Again, a failure...
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Let's not just place the responsibility on men to make sure they wear a condom, women to can protect themselves by using femidoms, either because a partner cannot or will not use a condom.
The clear message is that by taking responsibility for your own health, is also respecting the health of others. We are not telling you not to have sex, but to be safe and responsible, use a condom as having unprotected sex can increase your chances of being infected with an STI, HIV or even result in pregnancy.
There are many types of condom, which one should I buy?
You are absolutely right there are different brands, types and sizes of condom on the market today. Which one should you use or buy is the one that feels the most comfortable for you, one that fits and protects you. Oh and yes condom do come in different sizes – large, medium and small (some manufacturers prefer to use the word 'trim', rather than small). Again, only you will know which size is the right size for you.
There is some information we can provide that you may want to consider:
- Flavoured condom are often used for oral sex
- Condoms that contain a spermicidal lubricant (nonoxynol-9). Be careful and cautious if you decide to use this type. Some research suggests nonoxynol-9 can cause irritation and inflammation of the lining of the rectum and therefore should not be used for anal sex. We suggest you read the information provided on the package to check and see if spermicide is mentioned.
- Check the condom packet to make sure they have not passed the expiry date
- Make sure condoms purchased display the British Kite Mark or European CE symbol, as this will ensure you are purchasing condoms that have been tested to a recognized safety standard.
Where Can I Buy Condoms?
Today there are many outlets such as chemists, vending machines, pubs/ clubs and local supermarkets.
I Can't Afford to Buy Condoms – Where Can I Get Them For Free?
There are a number of venues and agencies that will be happy to provide you with a supply of free condoms, such as:
- Sexual health and GUM clinics
- HIV, sexual health and gay men's agencies
- Sandyford clinics
- C-card outlets – for details visit www.ccard.org.uk
- Family planning centres/clinics
- Well women clinics
- Most gay bars, particularly in the bigger cities like Glasgow and Edinburgh
- Needle exchanges and drug agencies
- Some GPs – please check with your own GP practice


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2nd Jul 2018
2nd Jul 2018
Curated by Endre Szvetnik
Researchers have linked the damaging inflammation observed after a heart attack to an incorrect immune response. Targeting the cells that are involved can help people recover faster.
In 10 seconds? It turns out cardiac arrest survivors' hearts suffer extra damage when the immune system tries to repair them using brute force. Fortunately, an existing drug can reduce the damage. (Read the science)
Is this for real – injured hearts get more damaged? Yes. It's as if the body used a scraper rather than a fine brush to remove broken tissue. The problem is that the immune cells (B-cells) sent in for the job trigger an inflammation that further scars the heart muscle, instead of letting it heal right away. (More on post heart attack inflammation)
Why not wipe out the culprits, then? That would be bad! The exaggerated inflammation is first of a three-stage healing process, followed by its reduction and cell repair. Research shows that completely wiping out the inflammatory B-cells leaves the heart unprotected. (Read about the healing process)
So, what can be done? Well, scientists have discovered that a drug used to reduce scars in a severe lung disease can protect the heart in an unexpected way. Heart tissue is slow to regenerate, so this drug, pirfenidone, cannot remove scars there. However, the heart does work better when it is administered – and crucially, when the inflammation-causing B-cells are present. (Read more)
Do we know why? We're just starting to find out with early stage studies involving lab mice. Researchers focusing on other immune cells were surprised to find B-cells as the drivers of the secondary heart damage. Their work shows that the drug alters these B-cells in a way that protects the heart. (More on the immune system and cardiac repair)
So can heart attack survivors use this drug? Not just yet. Scientists point out that it has some side effects, like nausea and vomiting. But having found the drug's target, they can now work on tweaking it for heart disease patients: by targeting the right immune cells in the repair process, they hope to scale down inflammation and encourage faster heart repair.
How long does it take to recover from a heart attack?
The good news is that people can survive heart attacks. The bad news is that they can still die from the heart failure that follows.
Therefore cardiac rehabilitation is very important.
This starts immediately in the hospital and recovery can last for months. Patients will most probably have to take drugs for the rest of their lives to avoid another attack.
People returning home will be advised to stick to light activities and only gradually increase them.
They will be told to introduce some lifestyle changes including changing their diet and quitting smoking.
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Bjorn Bezemer, Sadio Mane's agent, has suggested Liverpool fought off competition from four other sides in the summer to clinch his client's signature.
We ended up buying the 24-year-old Senegalese flyer for £34m, making him our second most expensive signing ever behind Andy Carroll.
Rodgers: I wanted this superstar centre-back for Liverpool, but club said no
Interestingly, many felt we overpaid at the time, but following the African's 11 goals so far this term, there's no longer any doubts regarding perhaps the best signing of the Premier League season.
"Sadio had five offers in the summer and financially all of them were good," he told the Guardian.
"We wanted the right team, with the right coach at the right moment to arrive at the next level. That is the reason Sadio went to Anfield."
We're over the moon that we did seal a deal for Mane, who put in a breathtaking performance against Spurs on Saturday – scoring twice in the first-half to earn us a 2-0 win.
With 13 games left of the campaign, Mane's already on 11 Premier League goals for the season – the most since Luis Suarez's 31 in 2013/14.
He's already doubled his value and will go down as probably our best transfer since Coutinho in 2013.
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How would you like a master mix recipe for a delicious Christmas-themed hot cocoa?
You would?
Oh good, because I have one that I can't wait to share with you! 🙂
I have say, my seven-year old, Colton, is CRAZY about this Candy Cane Hot Cocoa.
I actually had another amazing mocha recipe in mind to share with you today, but Colton begged for the Candy Cane Hot Cocoa.
So here you go!
This is a fun recipe to make with kids (you know, the candy canes and all…).
It's super tasty for the Christmas season, and makes a wonderful gift too!
This recipe yields about four cups of hot cocoa mix… plenty for you to enjoy and share.
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Candy Cane Hot Cocoa
A festive holiday drink that kids will enjoy making AND drinking!
- 1 C sugar
- 1 C cocoa powder
- 1/2 C powdered milk
- 6 candycanes
Place the sugar, cocoa powder, and powdered milk into a blender (I use the Blendtec!). Process for about one minute.
Remove the wrapper from your candy canes. Add the candy to the food processor (I break them into a few pieces first).
Process again, this time for about 15 seconds. If your mix still has large pieces of candy canes, process again for about 15 seconds.
Your cocoa mix is ready to use and enjoy!
To make a cup of hot Candy Cane Cocoa, whisk 4 to 5 TBSP of mix into an 8-ounce mug of hot milk. Add a few mini marshmallows on top if you want!
And here's a step-by-step tutorial, just for fun!
Here's what you'll need to get started:
- sugar (I use raw, organic sugar from Aldi or Walmart)
- cocoa powder
- powdered milk
- candy canes
A few other things you'll need:
- a blender (I use the Blendec)
- a favorite coffee mug!
- milk, and a sauce pan to heat it up
- a large jar or air-tight container to store your cocoa mix
Process the sugar, cocoa powder, and powdered milk in a high-powered blender for about one minute.
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Next, add six candy canes to the blender pitcher.
Go ahead and remove the candy wrapper first, okay?
And, yes, go ahead… eat a candy cane or two… 😀
I like to break my candy canes into smallish pieces before I throw them in the Blendtec.
Process the hot cocoa mix for about 15 seconds, then give it a little stir.
If your mix still has chunks of candy cane in it, process it again for another 15 seconds. It should be smooth when it's ready to serve.
Like this-
Now it's time to heat up your milk!
Some of my kids use "regular" (cow's) milk, and the rest of us drink almond milk.
You'll need about 8-ounces of milk per serving; gently heat it up in a saucepan on the stove top.
I have to give a nod to the Pioneer Woman right here… aren't her dishes beautiful?
The pretty "holly" plate under the white coffee mug is by Better Homes & Garden. I love festive dishes!
Once your milk (or almond milk) is nice and warm, add 4 to 5 TBSP of your amazing Candy Cane Cocoa Mix to your mug…
Whisk it really well, until it's smooth and creamy.
By the way, I like my hot cocoa pretty rich… thus the 4 to 5 TBSP of mix.
Trust me, it's DELICIOUS!
Add a handful of mini marshmallows (if you feel the need for a true sugar overload!), and most of all…
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Scandinavian Classics - Volume 3
Edvard GRIEG (1843 1907)
Symphonic Dances, op.64 (1898) [25:24]
Norwegian Dances, op.35 (1881) [15:46]
Harald SÆVERUD (1897 1992)
Peer Gynt Incidental Music to Ibsens play, op.28 (1947) [34:09]
Jean SIBELIUS (1865 1957)
Violin Concerto in D minor, op.47 (1903/1904 rev 1905) [33:10]
Four Lemminkainen Legends, op.22 (1893/1900) [44:50]
Emil Telmányi (violin)
Danish State Radio Symphony Orchestra/Erik Tuxen (CD1), Thomas Jensen (CD2)
rec. 10-11 May 1952 (Grieg), 29-30 August, 2 and 12 September 1949 (Sæverud), 21-23 April 1952 (Concerto), July 1953 (Legends) ADD
Reissues of Tono LPX35003 (Grieg), HMV Z328/330 and 346 (Sæverud), Tono LPX 35002 (Concerto), LXT 2841 (Legends)
Griegs reputation as a miniaturist tends to overshadow his achievement in larger forms and the two works presented here are cases in point. There is no reason why either work should suffer the relative neglect which seems to be their lot. The Symphonic Dances is a well conceived set of four pieces, with the movements related musically, together making a very attractive suite. The orchestration is bold and colourful, extrovert even, and perhaps it is this which some find too outgoing and much too unGrieglike, but theres plenty to remind one of the composer of Peer Gynt and the Lyric Pieces. Without a doubt, its a great piece, and the work contains everything from high drama to lilting dance rhythms. The Norwegian Dances are earlier, slightly less sophisticated, but no less enjoyable. The four pieces are great fun and lighter but not much than the Symphonic Dances.
Harald Sæverud is known as major Norwegian Symphonist he wrote nine and for the antiNazi work Kjempeviseslåtten (Ballad of Revolt). In 1947 he was commissioned to write incidental music for an antiromantic production of Ibsens Peer Gynt and he supplied 29 pieces for the theatre. Subsequently he published 13 of these in two Suites (both for orchestra (1947 and 1954) and solo piano (1950)), as well as a set of twelve for orchestra (1950). This disk contains 15 pieces. Sæverud claimed that, "My music is terribly melancholy wildly melancholy", but youd never guess that from these short episodes for they are as extrovert as the Sinfonia Dolorosa is serious and dark. In general this music is pure fun, and as far removed from Griegs work for the same play as could be imagined. As the production was antiromantic so too is this music. Theres a lot of what we would call music-hall, mixed with some outrageous parody and satire. Its raucous, sometimes overthetop, and great fun. Sæverud attended the recording sessions for his work so we can be assured that this is truly authoritative.
Emil Telmányi was Carl Nielsens soninlaw, and he was one of that composers major advocates, but his repertoire was wide and it is our loss that he made so few recordings. He made his debut in Berlin, in 1911, with the Elgar Concerto. This reminds me of the time I was privileged to be invited to take tea with him at his home, and talk with him about his career. Although over 90 at the time he spoke in very good English and his memories were vivid and entertaining. I mention this because of the Elgar Concerto. He told me that he had heard of the work, and seen a score, and asked if he could give the European première. The publishers refused, saying that Kreisler, who had given the first performance in London, had the right to that. So Telmányi put the thought out of his head until one day he was walking down the street in Berlin and saw a poster announcing the European première of the Elgar Concerto, in Berlin, and it was to be given by him! This was only a couple of weeks away and he learned the work quickly. I doubt that this was the European première but it makes a good story! He then went on to tell me that he gave one of the first recital series devoted entirely to the complete Violin Sonatas of Beethoven. How interesting, I mused, and I shall never forget his reply, Oh yes he said, the pianist was Busoni! But back to this recording of the Sibelius Concerto, which is very fine, and has much to commend it one of the highlights is the end of the first movement, which is quite hairraising in its fire and vivid wildness. I have never heard it played like this! The slow movement is richly romantic, as it should be, and the finale has plenty of spirit with dazzling fireworks from Telmányi and a marvellously galumphing accompaniment. It was at this recording of the Four Legends that Sibelius finally decided on the ordering of the pieces, and Decca placed them in that order on the LP on release.
But enough about these things, what you want to know is how good are these performances? The answer is simple: superb. Tuxen and Jensen are known through their Decca recordings, mainly of Nielsens music, both were regular conductors of the Danish Radio Orchestra between 1936 and 1963 and they certainly get the orchestra to play. Tuxens interpretations of the Grieg and Sæverud are excellent. He realises the right balance between the various sections of the Grieg works they do change mood, tempo and dynamic quite often. He also shows a sure light touch when it is needed. In the Sæverud he is quite happy to let the music play and this points the humour and satire perfectly. The recorded sound for these items is first rate, the transfers are exceptional.
Telmányi and Jensen give a solid account of the Sibelius Concerto. Even though Telmányi doesnt quite have the virtuoso technique of Neveu, Heifetz, Oistrakh or Ricci - just four of the major violinists who recorded the work - this is a fine interpretation, if sometimes lacking in subtlety. The balance favours the soloist, but not so much that it is to the detriment of the orchestra. Jensens performance of the Four Legends is without peer - its stunning and spectacularly dramatic. The sound for the Legends is superb, really quite dazzling. These performances are of great importance for they show the work of two conductors whose work isnt as well documented as many and who werent seen outside Scandinavia. They also reintroduce us to the music of Sæverud and the playing of Telmányi. This is a real feast for all music-lovers, not just those interested in historic performances.
In his fine note, in the booklet, in English only, Lyndon Jenkins mentions a cycle of the Sibelius Symphonies given by Jensen on Danish Radio, between 1957 and 1963. It is to be hoped that the people at Danacord are doing all they can to find copies of these performances for Jenkins writes they are recalled with great enthusiasm and thus we must hear them. Someone, somewhere, will have recorded them even if DR hasnt retained copies.
Finally, I must say a well deserved Bravo!, and three cheers to Danacord for making these recordings available once again.
Bob Briggs
A well deserved Bravo!, and three cheers to Danacord for making these recordings available once again.


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With its unique location next to the San Gabriel River Corridor, Water Oak will be included in the City of Georgetown's Open Space and Trails plan. This will connect the community via trail systems to many other parks and natural preserves, including the City of Georgetown's Garey Park, Williamson County Regional Park and Shadow Canyon Preserve.
In Autumn 2004, Jack and Cammy Garey bequeathed their 525-acre ranch to the City of Georgetown as a life estate gift with the agreement that it will be developed as a public city park. The ranch, located one mile west of Water Oak, features scenic hill country terrain along the San Gabriel River. In addition to their ranch, the Gareys' gift includes their estate home and a $5 million cash donation, which must be matched by the City, for development of the park. With an amphitheater, equestrian center, playscape, sports fields and a dog park, Garey Park is destined to be a stunning gem in the Georgetown Parks and Recreation System.


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Since euthanasia was legalized in Belgium in 2002, Belgians have been euthanized for blindness, depression, anorexia nervosa, and a botched sex-change operation.
Now, Belgians want to allow euthanasia for children.
Under legislation currently being debated in the Belgian Parliament, terminally ill or suffering children under 18 could be euthanized if they request it, their parents consent to it, and an expert deems the child capable of understanding their decision.
The bill is widely supported and is expected to become law.
'Kids Never Choose Death'
Supporters of Belgium's proposed euthanasia law say it is necessary and compassionate, but critics say it is only the next phase in what they call "a culture of death."
Euthanasia is now considered medical therapy in Belgium.
Not only do two-thirds of Belgians favor the new euthanasia bill, but in a controversial poll, three quarters said it would be OK for parents to euthanize their sick children without the child's consent.
"The child does not have the maturity to get married or to buy alcohol or to buy cigarettes if he is 14. Now we are saying that because he is suffering, he might have the possibility to ask for euthanasia," Carine Boucher, with the European Center for Bio-ethics in Brussels, said.
Michel De Keukelaere, a law student and the founder of the March for Life in Brussels said, "Children never choose to die. I don't believe a child under 18 who is sick and who is ill wants to die."
"Who will give the suggestion to the child that one of the solutions is euthanasia?" Boucher asked. "A child doesn't know what euthanasia is. A child doesn't know what death is."
Socialist Revenge?
If children almost never want to die, why is such a law even necessary?
De Keukelaere views it as "really a symbolic law. It's sort of the revenge of these socialist and liberal parties who want to show that Christianity in Belgium is finished."
What the law will almost assuredly do is make the practice of killing suffering children more common. Some Belgian doctors are already killing newborns with spina bifida at the parents' request.
"The answer is caring. The answer is not killing," Boucher said.
She said what doctors should be doing is alleviating the suffering of the terminally ill with world-class palliative care.
But the media and the left in Belgium are sending the message that doctors who resist euthanasia are uncaring.
"If you refuse euthanasia, you are a 'bad doctor.' It's not tolerance, it's really discrimination," Boucher said. "It's the world upside-down."
"Under all this terminology like, 'It's safe, it's completely controlled by doctors,' we give doctors the right to kill. Doctors should cure, they should not kill," De Keukelaere said.
A vote on the measure is expected within weeks.
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Goodyear Again Named America's Most Respected Automotive Company
AKRON, Ohio, April 29 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has - for the second year in a row - been recognized as America's most respected automotive company by the Reputation Institute (RI) and Forbes magazine.
The list, which was released today on www.forbes.com, is based on the results RI's Global Pulse consumer opinion survey, which measures the overall respect, trust, esteem, admiration and good feelings consumers hold toward the world's largest companies.
Scores are based on RI's seven dimensions of reputation: products/services, innovation, workplace, citizenship, governance, leadership and performance. RI said the 2009 survey indicates that consumers are most influenced by a company's high-quality products and services.
"This recognition is particularly meaningful as it is based on surveys with the general public - the consumers who buy our tires and put their trust in Goodyear every day," said Richard J. Kramer, president of Goodyear's North American Tire business. "Our strategies are clearly working."
In addition to being ranked highest among automotive companies, Goodyear ranked No. 32 overall and is only tire company rated in the top 150.


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Karate kids make big impact
Kilkenny's finest martial arts exponents showed off their outstanding talents over the weekend when they competed at the World Karate Council of Ireland championships.
The national eliminations competition is held annually in the City West Hotel, Dublin to find the country's top three fighters. The qualifying fighters will then compete as part of the WKC Irish team in the world karate championship this October in Italy.
Kilkenny's Evolution Martial Arts Academy entered a team of seven competitors in the weapons division. Each member finished in the top three in their category, qualifying them for the Irish team, and also earning them three national titles.
Great going
This was a great achievement for the club, proving that they one of the top clubs in the country!
The winners were Gary O'Farrell, first place in the Open men's musical weapons; Noel Stakelum, first in the 13-17yearrs Open musical weapons and second in freestyle forms; Jason O'Keeffe, second in the 13-17years Open musical weapons and third in the freestyle forms; Julie Stakelum, third in the 13-17 years freestyle forms.
As well, Tom Quinlan won in the 8-12 years Open musical eeapons and was second in freestyle forms; Steven O'Keeffe was joint third in the 8-12 years freestyle forms and Aaron Varely was joint third in the 8-12 years freestyle forms.
The Evolution Martial Arts club is located in the Scouts Den on the Bennetsbridge Road. It offers classes for children and adults in sport karate, xma, hyper, weapons and sparring. Classes are also held in Castlecomer and Thomastown.


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Kings Cross Academy is a school for deaf children on Stable Street in London. This state of the art school which was described by Ofsted as ''outstanding'' provides students with the very best in facilities and education aiding in their development and skills.
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Premier Platform Lifts were approached by Award Winning Architectural Company David Morley Architects to find a solution that would in the simplest of terms provide transportation between floors, but also to create an environment within the lift car that would not cause any distress to the children whilst using the lift. In addition to this the structures for the lifts had to be designed in a way that would allow full view of the internal elements of the lift car by the teachers and carers within the building. Working closely with the main contract Carillion PLC and the design team we manage to exceed expectations and deliver two exceptional lifts to further enhance the overall project.
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Remember that show "The Adams Family"? Ever wonder what would happen when Wednesday grew up and went out on her own? Your gonna love this show. Here's the entire first season all in one video!Read more
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Bernie Sanders gets the Funny or Die treatment. Let's just hope the noise band thing is not a real thing, for Bernie or anyone.Read more
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It's funny, but it still kinda plays to the whole stupid ageism thing that is Hollywood today.Read more
Our society needs those updates about what the narcissists are wearing and how they did their hair every day. Where would we be without them? But apparently they are in danger…Read more