Kaiserwalzer – Andre Rieu

32 trillion $ worth of caviar!

Dear Kitty. Some blog

Keep Talking Greece blog writes about this video:

Shock in Athens: People Find Food in Garbage Bins

Fish eggs, rotten vegetables, cracked eggs, expired dairy products, a loaf of old bread… They pick everything they think they can eat from the big garbage bins standing outside super-markets and restaurants. They set aside their dignity and dig deep in the stinking bins to secure something to eat.

There is a song, Stray Cat Strut, by the Stray Cats, with the line “Get my dinner from a garbage can”. While eating garbage may be really unhealthy even for cats with nine lives, it is horrible to see the results of Friedmanite–Thatcheritevoodoo economicexperiments on human beings with just one life.

A piece, a handful of something eatable. Old and young, jobless and pensioners, Greeks and immigrants. People who cannot even afford to buy a loaf of bread…

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Exhaustive Study Finds Global Elite Hiding Up to $32 Trillion in Offshore Accounts

Exhaustive Study Finds Global Elite Hiding Up to $32 Trillion in Offshore Accounts (from Democracy Now) (click to access program)

Quotation: Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) on debt as slavery

A man in debt is so far a slave.

Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) Discus

Today’s Birthday: MILTON FRIEDMAN (1912)

Milton Friedman (1912)

Friedman was an American economist and a leading US advocate of monetarism, the belief that a nation’s money supply is the chief determinant of its economy. He wrote numerous books and was a frequent television commentator and magazine columnist, which made him one of the most publicly familiar US economists. Friedman served as an adviser to US presidents Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan. To what South American country did he provide economic advice following a military coup? More… Discuss

This Day in History: PULP FICTION HERO “THE SHADOW” DEBUTS ON THE RADIO (1930)

 

Pulp Fiction Hero “The Shadow” Debuts on the Radio (1930)

The fictional, crime-fighting vigilante known as The Shadow originally debuted as the announcer of Detective Story Hour, a radio program that was quickly eclipsed by the popularity of its own narrator. The following year The Shadow got his own magazine and became one of pulp fiction‘s most enduring heroes, entering film and television. The radio show was re-named The Shadow and ran for more than 25 years. What comic book hero refers to The Shadow as his “biggest inspiration”? More…Discuss

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EBOLA OUTBREAK REACHES UGANDAN CAPITAL

 

 

Uganda’s president is urging citizens to refrain from having physical contact following the news that a person infected with the Ebola virusdied in the capital. Since the Ebola outbreak began in westernUganda three weeks ago, the virus has claimed at least 14 lives. It initially went undetected because patients were not showing some of the typical symptoms, such as hemorrhaging. Ebola is extremely virulent and often fatal. It has no known cure and no vaccine. Health officials hope that isolating those infected and disrupting the chain of transmission will be sufficient to contain the outbreak. More…Discuss

 

Johann Strauss II. – Geschichten aus dem Wiener Wald (Walzer, op.325) (Music for a Monday Afternoon)

Robert Stolz himself is known as the last composer of the classical  Vienna Philharmonics with Robert Stolz conducting

Charlotte Bronte: on social injustices and Rightful Consequences

As to the sufferers, whose sole inheritance was labor, and who had lost that inheritance; who could not get work, and consequently could not get wages, and consequently could not get bread; they were left to suffer on, perhaps inevitably left. 

(The context from Shirley Ch. 2)

Charlotte Bronte (1816-1855) Discuss

WARMER SEAS HARBOR SICKENING BACTERIA

Scientists say warmer seas are responsible for the emergence of a gastroenteritis-causing group of bacteria in northern Europe and outbreaks elsewhere in the world. They found that every year that the Baltic Sea’s surface temperature rose one degree, the number of Vibrioinfections in the area rose by nearly 200 percent. These bacteria are generally found in tropical marine environments but are spreading in areas that are warming, and the Baltic Sea in particular has been warming at an unprecedented rate. Vibrio outbreaks have also been recorded in Chile, Peru, Israel, the northwestern US, and northwestern Spain and have been linked to warming in these regions. More… 

This Day in Recent History: MEDICARE AND MEDICAID ARE ESTABLISHED (1965)

Medicare and Medicaid Are Established (1965)

The Social Security Act of 1935 established national social insurance, welfare, and other assistance programs in the US, but it did not address healthcare. Years later, President Harry Truman drew attention to this issue when he unsuccessfully lobbied for the establishment of a national healthcare program. By the 1960s, the political climate was more open to reform, and the Social Security Act amendments creating Medicare and Medicaid were passed. What is the difference between the two programs? More… Discuss

THE BLOWGUN (sarbacane)

The Blowgun

A blowgun is a hollow tube out of which a dart or an arrow is blown. The projectile is usually tipped with a poison, like curare, to stun or kill prey. Usually used for hunting and rarely in warfare, blowguns vary in length from 18 in (45 cm) to over 23 ft (7 m) and are often crafted from cane or bamboo. The arrows, made to fit snugly in the gun’s tube, are fashioned from palm leaf midribs or bamboo splinters. Blowguns were widely used by prehistoric peoples and are still used in what locations? More… 

From Wikipedia:

The blowgun is a weapon used in the fighting art Ninjutsu and certain tribes of hunter-gatherers, particularly in South America .

The sport blowgun, called blowgun or blowpipe in English (and Fukiya in Japanese), is a sports of shooting of darts on target dot. The blowgun is a modern tube aluminum (max 122 cm, 1016 cm diameter) with a mouthpiece, which propels the breath of the drawer 5 small darts in steel with a small conical plastic.   

The target is a single official printed A4 sheet and attached to a cardboard, foam, compressed straw or another. It has three circles of radius 3, 6 and 9 cm, equal to 7, 5 and 3 points from the center. The distance to the target ranges from 4 to 10 meters according to FSSA ¹ .

For teaching in schools, mini-shields of archery will be used (with 5 colors from the periphery to the center: white, black, blue, red and yellow).

Historically, France, the blowgun sport was practiced in the mining areas of the departments of Nord and Loire . If this historical practice of the blowgun seems to have disappeared in the North, she is still alive in the region of Saint-Etienne (see article Sarbacane (Loire) ).

The practice of the blowpipe is not only very simple and surprising, but also has beneficial effects on health (abdominal and chest muscles, respiration, blood oxygenation, concentration, stress) and can be framed as young as 6 years.    More…

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Aretha Franklin – Think (The Blues Brothers Version)

Aretha Franklin

If you bike: get a rear view mirror: Basic to monitor the traffic behind you. It’s more than peace of mind, it can save your life!

The miracle of nature: So easy to let miracles goes unnoticed, unless we take time to understand our role: Ia a reasoning species, how is it that we are so unreasonable? Thanks Ann for this video!

Food: How is it acquired?

food: how is it acquired?

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We should be creating love, Dick Wagner – John Bradshaw “And Remember: The child will remember”

Presented as an honor and tribute to the late Maestro Leo Najar. This video was produced with Wagner Music Group by Larry Hammond & Gil RIchard in 1995.
Audio mixed by Dick Wagner at the former Grand Funk Railroad‘s Fenton Studios with Al Hirschman and Larry Hammond. Re-mastered for YouTube by Larry Hammond.

Also assisting in the video recording of the concert was the late Jim Bruzzese. As a recording engineer, Jim Bruzzese, also engineered some of Bob Seger’s best work, including, Seven, Smokin’ O.P.s, Live Bullet, Greatest Hits, and Ramblin’ Gamblin’ Man.

The “Remember the Child” project culminated in an outdoor concert
at Saginaw Valley State University‘s Wickes Memorial 
Stadium on August 23,1995. For months, Dick Wagner collaborated
with Leo Najar and the Saginaw Symphony to present orchestrated 
renditions of Wagner’s illustrious catalog of music. The successful 
event generated over $16,000 that was distributed to agencies that
address issues of child abuse and neglect.

“Wagner’s performance that night was triumphant and when he
collaborated with Leo Najar and the Saginaw Symphony Orchestra
the music was simply breathtaking. And once and for all and in a 
most optimal concert setting, fans were able to experience the depth
and complexity of Wagner’s original compositions. The music was
simply stunning and, in retrospect, the “Remember The Child Concert” may have been his shining moment, in a long career characterized 
by notable successes and a precipitous fall from grace that was
ultimately redeemed by Wagner’s courageous recovery – and his
partially successful comeback”…….Bo White, White’s Bar, Saginaw, 
MI

JOHN BRADSHAW’S UPCOMING APPEARANCES

Friday, January 20, 2012 SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA The Meadows 2012 Annual Alumni Retreat Franciscan Renewal Center 7:00-9:30 PM John Bradshaw presents RECOVERY OF INNOCENCE 800-240-5522 events@themeadows.com The Meadows 2012 Annual Retreat 20 Jan 2012 to 22 Jan 2012 8:00AM-5:00 PM This retreat is only for those who have participated in one of our week long workshops, including family week or in-patient treatment at The Meadows, Mellody House or Dakota.   Saturday, January 21, 2012 The Meadows Campus in WICKENBURG, AZ 12-Step Meeting for in-patients Franciscan Renewal Center 7:30-9:00 PM Alumni led 12-Step Meeting and John Bradshaw’s 12-Step Story 800-240-5522 events@themeadows.com The Meadows 2012 Annual Retreat 20 Jan 2012 to 22 Jan 2012 This retreat is only for those who have participated in one of our week long workshops, including family week or in-patient treatment at The Meadows, Mellody House or Dakota.   Saturday, March 3, 2012 CATHEDRAL CITY, (Palm Springs) CA John Bradshaw’s HEALING THE FATHER WOUND Creative Change Conferences The 4th Annual “It Happens to Boys” 706-346-4606 or catbaum@earthlink.net creativechanges.com   Saturday, March 10, 2012 The Meadows Campus – WICKENBURG, AZ John Bradshaw’s RECOVERY OF INNOCENCE http://www.themeadows.com 800-240-5522   Friday, March 16, 2012 LAS VEGAS, NV KEYNOTE: John Bradshaw’s THE PRIMACY OF THE “AFFECT SYSTEM”: How Feelings are the Primary Motivator of Human Behavior John Bradshaw’s EFFECTIVE THERAPY: A Major Force in Enhancing Moral Intelligence 3rd Annual Counseling Advances Conferences – March 15-17, 2012 (preconference March 14) US Journal Traning Inc. – The Institute for Integral Development http://www.usjt.com   Friday-Saturday, March 23-24, 2012 The Meadows Campus – WICKENBURG, AZ topic to be announced http://www.themeadows.com 800-240-5522   Saturday, April 21, 2012 Wickenburg (Phoenix) Arizona John Bradshaw’s RECOVERY OF INNOCENCE AND 12-Step evening Meeting http://www.themeadows.com   Friday-Sunday, April 27-29, 2012 SMU CAMPUS – TEXAS John Bradshaw’s FAMILY OF ORIGIN with Tony Picchioni graduate students only   Friday – Sunday, May 11-13, 2012 SMU CAMPUS – TEXAS John Bradshaw’s FAMILY OF ORIGIN with Tony Picchioni graduate students only   Saturday & Sunday, May 19-20, 2012 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS John Bradshaw’s HOMECOMING – RECLAIMING YOUR INNER CHILD INTENSIVE WORKSHOP 2 Day Workshop – 12 CEUs Offered Questions: familyfriendsri@aol.com To Register: http://www.familyandfriendscoachingpractice.org   Wednesday, May 30, 2012 SEATTLE (Bellevue), WA KEYNOTE: John Bradshaw’s THE PRIMACY OF THE “AFFECT SYSTEM”: How Feelings are the Primary Motivator of Human Behavior John Bradshaw’s HEALING THE SHAME THAT BINDS YOU John Bradshaw’s EFFECTIVE THERAPY: A Major Force in Enhancing Moral Intelligence 25th Annual Northwest Conference on BEHAVIORAL HEALTH and ADDCITIVE DISORDERS (May 30 June 1, 2012) US Journal Traning Inc. http://www.usjt.com   Wednesday, September 12, 2012 NANAIMO (VANCOUVER ISLAND), B.C. John Bradshaw’s DEVELOPING YOUR MORAL INTELLIGENCE: The Royal Road To Recovery FAMILY SYSTEMS: DEALING WITH THE CHEMICALLY DEPENDENT FAMILY Jack Hirose Conference dates Sept.12-14,2012 http://www.jackhirose.com       Sept. 22, 2012 PHOENIX, AZ Keynote Address by John Bradshaw The Art Of Recovery Expo http://www.themeadows.com The Art Of Recovery on Facebook   Sept. 23, 2012 The Meadows Campus – WICKENBURG, AZ John Bradshaw’s THE RECOVERY OF INNOCENCE http://www.themeadows.com   Sept. 28-29, 2012 TO BE ANNOUNCED topic to be announced http://www.bfisummit.com   Nov. or Dec., 2012 SEDONA, AZ ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM http://www.themeadows.com   Please note that this calendar is not complete More events and details will be added

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Ambrose Bierce (The Devil’s Dictionary): on atropine, strychnine and…other poisons

Belladonna, n.: In Italian a beautiful lady; in English a deadly poison. A striking example of the essential identity of the two tongues.

Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914) Discuss

Today’s Birthday: MALCOLM LOWRY (1909)

 

Malcolm Lowry (1909)

Lowry was an English writer known for his articulation of the spiritual desolation of the modern individual. His reputation rests on the semi-autobiographical 1947 novel Under the Volcano. Set in Mexico—from which Lowry was once deported—it recounts the last day of a dispirited, alcoholic, former British consul. Though critically praised, it received popular recognition only after Lowry’s death—probably from the effects of alcoholism—at 47. What is listed as his official cause of death? More… 

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Today’s in History: THOMAS CROMWELL IS EXECUTED (1540)

Thomas Cromwell Is Executed (1540)

Arguably the architect of the Reformation, Cromwell was an English statesman who gained nearly complete control of the government as the closest advisor of King Henry VIII of England. Cromwell abused his power but only fell from Henry’s favor after convincing him to marry Anne of Cleves, whom Henry found unattractive. After the marriage fizzled, Anne was sent away with a generous pension, but Cromwell was beheaded—on the same day that Henry did what?  More…

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John Williams: Theme from ‘The Accidental Tourist’ (piano solo …

John Williams (1932- ) – the composer not the guitarist – needs no introduction from me. This transcription of the main theme from William’s Oscar-nominated score for the 1988 William Hurt / Kathleen Turner/ Geena Davis movie appears in the ‘John Wiliams Antholocy compilation (ISBN 723188617746). The portion of the sountrack most frequently recorded is the closing credits music, and I have not actually heard the orchestral version of this particular extract. but the piece is very pianistic. The transcriber is not identified but may well the the same person who did the excellent transcription of the theme from ‘Presumed Innocent’ which appears in the same anthology and is prepared to a similarly high standard . Williams’ music seems to me a fascinating (and incredibly successful) blend of elements from Copland, Barber, Bernstein and Rachmaninov (and perhaps Prokofiev in pieces like the ‘Parade of the Ewoks‘). –

– Played by Philiip Sear-  http://www.psear.co.uk

John Williams, composer of the first three films and creator of Hedwig’s Theme. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

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EGGS PROMISING IN TREATING EGG ALLERGIES

 

Studies of children with peanut allergies have shown that gradual exposure to peanuts can reduce and sometimes eliminate theallergy, and a new study shows that the same holds true for eggs. After 22 months of daily exposure to gradually increasing amounts of egg protein powder, 75 percent of allergic children were able to consume the equivalent of two eggs without having an adverse reaction. Even after the daily egg therapy was discontinued, some of the children remained allergy-free. Study authors caution parents not to try this treatment at home, as doing so without proper supervision could have dangerous consequences. More… Discuss

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PARALLAX

 

Parallax is the apparent change in the position of an object resulting from a change in the position of the observer. The effect is useful in calculating the distances of stars from Earth, as stars appear to shift in relation to each other from different points in Earth’s orbit. Parallax can affect the accuracy of photographers and snipers, who may see a target from an angle different than that of their instruments. What does parallax have to do with why pigeons bob their heads? More…

 

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The Worlds of Viral Video | Off Book | PBS: What’s viral? Find out from PBS Off Books

“Viral Video” is the signature phenomenon of internet media. Something akin to pop songs, these videos with irresistible hooks have saturated video culture online and have now evolved into a multitude of sophisticated forms. Whether rooted in comedy, spectacle, schadenfreude, cuteness, politics, performance, or deep meaning, the idea of viral videos, and the huge audiences they generate, have forever changed the values and potential impact of video online. 

Featuring:

Jonah Peretti, Buzzfeed
Kevin Allocca, YouTube
Brad Kim, Know Your Meme
Dan Gurewitch, College Humor
Mark Douglas and Todd Womack, Key of Awesome
Michael Learmonth, Advertising Age
Casey Neistat

Music:

Mindthings: http://www.mindthings.net/
Minus Baby: http://minusbaby.com/
Binar Pilot: http://binaerpilot.no/
Dexter Britain: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Dexter_Britain/
Nic Bommarito: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Nic_Bommarito/

More Off Book:

Our last video on The Art of Logo Design: http://youtu.be/x3jTSB2ez-g
A meditation on slow-motion, time-lapse, photo micrography, and astrophotography: http://youtu.be/nWX4O7K5pyA
A sweet piece on The Evolution of 8-Bit Art: http://youtu.be/xYL1DsY8GMI
Our short documentary on The Culture of Reddit: http://youtu.be/fXGs_7Yted8
We took a look at the amazing world of LEGO art:http://youtu.be/2H4C5xZG_WU

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Alchemy: moments to jewels (my poetic thoughts)

Alchemy: moments to jewels

alchemy: moments to jewels

the moments past are now my jewels
long time have they been polished
In the clean interstellar void, beyond…

The place I keep them  is no secret ,
the perfect  vault’s,  my heart ;
 from time to time I take few out to wear,
sometimes they’re meant as truthful gifts
for those who care…

Will the moments survive?

2012, copyright, poems, George-B, euzicasa

Today’s Quotation: Francis Bacon (1561-1626) on Two “V” Words: Vice and Virtue

 Certainly virtue is like precious odors, most fragrant when they are incensed, or crushed: for prosperity doth best discover vice, but adversity doth best discover virtue.

Francis Bacon (1561-1626) Discuss

Birthday: Vladimir Galaktionovich Korolenko (1853) Remember: Absolute power corrupts absolutely

Vladimir Galaktionovich Korolenko (1853)

Korolenko was a Ukrainian-Russian writer. Arrested for revolutionary activities in 1879, he was sent to various places of exile where he wrote many of his lyrical short stories, notable for their descriptions of desolate nature and the lives of the poor. After 1895, he devoted himself to liberal journalism. Greatly honored in Russia, he reservedly welcomed the 1917 revolution but later opposed the Bolsheviks. His most famous story, “Makar’s Dream,” describes a dying peasant’s dream—of what? More… Discuss

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Today in Yesteryear: Bugs Bunny Makes His Debut (1940)

Bugs Bunny Makes His Debut (1940)

Though an unnamed bunny appeared in Merrie Melodies cartoons in the 1930s, the true Bugs Bunny was born with the 1940 release of “A Wild Hare,” in which a clever, mischievous Bugs plays pranks on his hapless nemesis, a hunter named Elmer Fudd. Bugs went on to become one of the most well-known and beloved cartoon characters of all time, perhaps second only to Mickey Mouse. “A Wild Hare” was nominated for an Oscar the same year that another cartoon introduced what pair of cartoon rivals? More… Discuss

Mutineers’ Descendants See Swell

After mounting a mutiny against Captain William Bligh and setting him adrift along with those members of the crew who remained loyal to him, the remaining crew of the HMS Bounty sailed to Tahiti and settled there in 1789. To avoid arrest, the mutineers eventually fled to Pitcairn Island, taking their Tahitian companions with them. Their descendants, who now inhabit nearby Norfolk Island, have one of the lowest rates of myopia in the world, and scientists believe studying them could help identify the genetic causes of short-sightedness. More… Discuss

Harlequinade

Harlequinade was a type of theatrical performance popular in 18th-century Britain. It was a slapstick adaptation of the commedia dell’arte, itself a 16th-century Italian comedy tradition featuring stock characters in improvised performances. A typical Harlequinade showcased a series of interwoven scenes culminating in a skit about the clever protagonist Harlequin and his love interest, Columbine. Which Harlequinade character became so popular that he remains instantly recognizable today? More… Discuss

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Hot Docs Trailer – You’ve Been Trumped (A must see!)

This is the You’ve Been Trumped trailer for Hot Docs. World Premiere in Toronto at 9pm on 3rd May.

Culture in Maastricht, Holland, Andre Rieu Live Concert, 2009

Mozart Symphony no. 38, in D Major, K. 504 ‘Prague Symphony’

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Symphony No. 38 in D major, K. 504, was composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in late 1786. It was premiered in Prague on January 19, 1787, a few weeks after Le nozze di Figaro opened there. It is popularly known as the Prague Symphony. Mozart’s autograph thematic catalogue bears December 6, 1786, as the date of composition. Other works written by Mozart about contemporary with this symphony include the twenty-fifth piano concerto and the piano trio in B-flat (K. 503 and K. 502, respectively) the former also written in December 1786, the latter written in November. The aria scena and rondo Ch’io mi scordi di te? K.505 for soprano and orchestra with piano obligato, regarded by Girdlestone in his book on Mozart and his Piano Concertos as a work on the same level, also dates from the same period. This work would be called No. 37 if the K. 444 work (mostly by Michael Haydn, except for the slow introduction, which is by Mozart) was removed from the numbering. The early classical symphony of the 18th century would either have three movements or four (or one movement in three recognizable sections, like the 26th or the 32nd), the four-movement symphonies having a minuet in addition.

By the time Mozart wrote his Prague symphony, however, the symphony was no longer a step away from the opera overture, no longer bound to this tradition, so that the symphony without a minuet could be, and was, similar in weight to his other symphonies, different mostly in the lack of that minuet and not in overall specific gravity. The Prague Symphony was scored for two flutes, two oboes, two bassoons, two horns, two trumpets, timpani and strings. The work has the following three movements:

• 1. Adagio—Allegro, 4/4 (Sonata form)
• 2. Andante in G major, 6/8 (Sonata form)
• 3. Finale (Presto), 2/4.

Although Mozart’s popularity among the Viennese waxed and waned, he was consistently popular among the Bohemians and had a devoted following in Prague. A piece appearing in the Prager Neue Zeitung shortly after Mozart’s death expresses this sentiment:

“Mozart seems to have written for the people of Bohemia, his music is understood nowhere better than in Prague, and even in the countryside it is widely loved.”
The Prague Symphony was written in   gratitude for their high esteem.

I Didn’t Know That: The London Tube

Published on Jul 24, 2012 by NationalGeographic

Follow Richard Ambrose and Jonny Phillips on an underground journey as they explore the London Tube and learn how to drive a tube train. Mind the gap!

Did I Said That? What is: INDEX

INDEX: The finger that never fails to point to another’s guilt, almost always,  in error!

(Pour fair le tableau d’un oiseau -Jaques Prevert)

Pour faire le portrait d’un oiseauPeindre d’abord une cage avec une porte ouverte peindre ensuite quelque chose de joli quelque chose de simple quelque chose de beau quelque chose d’utile pour l’oiseau placer ensuite la toile contre un arbre dans un jardin dans un bois ou dans une forêt se cacher derrière l’arbre sans rien dire sans bouger… Parfois l’oiseau arrive vite mais il peut aussi bien mettre de longues années avant de se décider Ne pas se décourager attendre attendre s’il faut pendant des années la vitesse ou la lenteur de l’arrivée de l’oiseau n’ayant aucun rapport avec la réussite du tableau Quand l’oiseau arrive s’il arrive observer le plus profond silence attendre que l’oiseau entre dans la cage et quand il est entré fermer doucement la porte avec le pinceau puis effacer un à un tous les barreaux en ayant soin de ne toucher aucune des plumes de l’oiseau Faire ensuite le portrait de l’arbre en choisissant la plus belle de ses branches pour l’oiseau peindre aussi le vert feuillage et la fraîcheur du vent la poussière du soleil et le bruit des bêtes de l’herbe dans la chaleur de l’été et puis attendre que l’oiseau se décide à chanter Si l’oiseau ne chante pas c’est mauvais signe signe que le tableau est mauvais mais s’il chante c’est bon signe signe que vous pouvez signer Alors vous arrachez tout doucement une des plumes de l’oiseau et vous écrivez votre nom dans un coin du tableau.    Jacques PREVERT C’est ici…

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Sisyphus Dreaming, by george-b (my Poetic Thought)

Sisyphus Dreaming, by george-b

Somewhere, between a dream and a rock,  
I Am:

The dream’s  the stronger rock – the rock is talcum…
The dream’s  much easier to push uphill…
The talcum rock is sliding back into Abyss, each time

It Seems:

Will same dream come to me  tomorrow?

© 2012, poem, George-B, All rights reserved

If dreams were, lets say reality, than we would wake up to Paradise after each waking up….But do we? We created the illusion to be able to go through life, regardless of life throw at us, and expecting, really, only to be breathing the moment next, asking for more air. I like not only the frozen image of the face of a child, with the expression of an adult! I hope I’m right, I feel like she woke up to an less than appealing reality.

Faces Places Paces

It’s whatever makes you see
Makes you believe
And forget about the premonition you need to conceive
The images they sell are Illusion and Dream
In other words dishonesty

– Illusion and Dream, Poets of the Fall

 

 

 

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Lockdown in London: Professor, Ex-U.S. Athlete Jules Boykoff on Olympic Censorship & Militarization (from Democracy Now)

Lockdown in London: Professor, Ex-U.S. Athlete Jules Boykoff on Olympic Censorship & Militarization (from Democracy Now) (click to access Program)

Surviving a political sex scandal (from CNN)

Surviving a political sex scandal (from CNN)   (Click to access this silly gospel staff)

Ry Cooder and David Lindley – Jesus On The Mainline

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Frizzguitar: Bei mir bist du schoen

From Frizzguitar: Coming from Germany I had the pleasure to join the Belgian Folk music session at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian “Church of Scotland” in Bruxelles on 4th of May 2012; I played on my American resonator (DOBRO) guitar the old Jewish standard “BEI MIR BIST DU SCHOEN” (in the jazzy style of Gypsy swing) – and was kindly supported by the British musician ROB (clarinet) and the French spoken female musician CATOU (4-stringed B.”

What an wonderful interpretation!

From Frizztext: Once I heard the great Ry Cooder playing a gospel titled “Jesus on the mainline” – nearly with a kind of a reggae rhythm, isn’t it? I tried to play on my guitar a tribute to his song – as a fingerstyle simple instrumental only … Listen to this wonderful interpretation of Jesus on the Mainline   Here…

Such great interpretation has be reblogged!

Haydn: Symphony No.104 Jansons/BRSO(2009Live)

Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)
Symphony No.104 in D major, Hob.I:104 “London“
Mariss Jansons
Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks
Gasteig, München, 28 9/2009

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Symphony No. 104 in D major (Hoboken 1/104) is Joseph Haydn‘s final symphony. It is the last of the twelve so-called London Symphonies, and is known (somewhat arbitrarily, given the existence of eleven others) as the London Symphony.

The work was composed by Haydn while he was living in London in 1795, and premiered there at the King’s Theatre on 4 May 1795, in a concert featuring Haydn’s own compositions and directed by the composer.^[1] The premiere was a success; Haydn wrote in his diary “The whole company was thoroughly pleased and so was I. I made 4000 gulden on this evening: such a thing is possible only in England.”^[2]

Movements

1. Adagio – Allegro
2. Andante
3. Menuetto and Trio: Allegro
4. Finale: Spiritoso

More…

Love like only between cat and dog can exist: Check this out! (from Corrierre TV)

Love like only between cat and dog can exist: Check this out! (from Corrierre TV)    (click here to access video)

Pancake, un gattino di sette settimane, non ha nessuna paura di fronte al grosso ?compagno di giochi? Sugar Tree, un doberman di due anni.

Translated with Bing: “Pancakes, a kitten of seven weeks, has no fear of facing the big? Playmate? Sugar Tree, a doberman for two years.”

“Its all about respect…And respect is learned!”

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L’uomo afferrato a un piede. Video del 2006 diffuso in questi giorni – Rcd (Corriere TV)

L’uomo afferrato a un piede. Video del 2006 diffuso in questi giorni – Rcd (Corriere TV)    (click here to view the video)

Urbex: Urban Exploration

Urbex is the exploration of the normally unseen or off-limits structures of urban environments or industrial facilities, such as abandoned subway tunnels, missile silos, grain elevators, asylums, schools, and amusement parks. Urban explorers often face myriad dangers in such areas, including toxic chemicals, broken glass, and collapsing floors. Arrest for trespassing is also a risk. The unspoken rule of urbex is: Take nothing but photographs; leave nothing but what? More… Discuss

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