out-of-breath, or physically tired when trying to speak for more than a few minutes straight. The voice may also get somewhat high and squeaky, with a diminished range. Swallowing may be affected as well, where you may notice some choking or coughing with certain liquids. Your cough is frequently different and very weak. This is a serious problem for patients with with vocal fold paralysis because one of the most important functions of the larynx is to keep liquids out of the lungs, and to be able to cough up mucus. When this does not happen, you are at risk for getting an "aspiration" pneumonia. The surgical procedure to restore these important functions is called "medialization laryngoplasty"
What does medialization laryngoplasty aim to accomplish?
Voice: power & projection would be significantly improved. You should be able to say many more words per breath, and be less fatigued when speaking the high squeakiness should be decreased, and your range would be better. You should notice a difference almost as soon as you wake up from the procedure. The final results take about six weeks, when all of the swelling from the surgery resolves. Expect a "surgical laryngitis" (hoarseness) for the first few weeks.
"Medialization" (moves to the middle) "laryngoplasty" (reconstruction of the voice box) aims to restore function to the larynx by moving the paralyzed vocal fold to the middle. When this occurs, the un-paralyzed side meets it in the middle for non-breathing functions, and results in complete closure. As above, complete closure is necessary for making sound, coughing and sealing off the lungs when swallowing. Therefore, these functions are mostly restored! A common concern is if the breathing is significantly altered by moving the vocal fold to the middle? The answer is: not really. A professional athlete who uses every millimeter of their airway when breathing will be aware of a 5-10% reduction in airway capabilities. The rest of us generally do not, and when so, it is a very subtle difference noticed only when vigorously exercising. If we consider the gains in voice, cough and swallowing function, versus the 5-10% loss in airway capabilities, your overall health and well-being would significantly benefit from medialization.
There are two types of medialization laryngoplasty: injection, and implant. The injection may be done in the clinic with local anesthesia or in the operating room under general anesthesia. The advantages of a clinic-based procedure is avoidance of general anesthesia and a trip to the operating room, however, clinic-based injection procedures may be less effective at voice restoration versus a vocal cord implant, and generally do not positively impact swallowing.
The permanent implant is done in the main operating room, as "day surgery" (you go home the same day). It is done with intravenous anesthesia, where you will feel and remember nothing, but a breathing tube is NOT placed. A small incision is placed in a skin crease over the larynx. A 'window' is drilled out of the larynx, providing access to the paralyzed vocal fold. I will then place a hand-carved implant made out of a surgical polymer. Once inserted, I verify the size and placement of the implant by looking with a scope, and make any necessary adjustments. During the 'looking part' of the operation, we will lighten the anesthesia, and ask you to make sounds. Once verified, the anesthesia will be deepened, and everything is sutured.
Sometimes the gap between the vocal folds is too great to be closed with an implant alone. Additionally, a very large gap can significantly impair the swallowing, with liquids frequently going down the "wrong pipe." In these cases, it may be preferable to move the cartilage of the vocal cord as well as placing an implant. This procedure is called an arytenoid adduction, and is done in conjunction with medialization laryngoplasty. In contrast to just placing an implant (medialization laryngoplasty), repositioning the cartilage (arytenoid adduction) is much more involved because this cartilage is on the back side of the voicebox. The goal of the procedure is to move the vocal cord cartilage into the middle, closing the gap between the vocal cords which contribute to to the voice and swallowing problems (see diagram below).
To reach this cartilage, a longer incision must be used, and many of the large muscles of the neck must be divided and then later sewn back together. As such, the severity and duration of post-operative discomfort is significantly greater, lasting upwards of a week. The length of the procedure also increases from 60-90 minutes for an implant alone to 2-3 hours for an implant + cartilage repositioning, and a 1-2 day post-operative hospitalization is required. Unfortunately, an arytenoid adduction is sometimes the only way in which to close the vocal cord gap sufficiently to achieve a reasonable voice, restore a strong cough, and reduce swallowing difficulties. The pros and cons of adding an arytenoid adduction to medialization laryngoplasty is individual, and is discussed in detail during consultation.
You will have steri-strip bandages over the2-inch incision post-operatively, which should be left alone and kept dry. You may bathe, and wash your hair, but may not shower or get the incision wet until your one-week post-operative visit. Getting the incision wet increases the chances of infection. If the implant gets infected, you may end up with scarring, potential need for more surgery and possibility of an irreversibly worse voice than what you had preoperatively. You will be given an antibiotic to take for five days post-operatively to start on the day AFTER surgery. If the incision get red or starts draining, or is associated with pain that is increasing you should call the office immediately.
You may be given different (sometimes conflicting) post-operative instructions regarding your voice. There is NO voice restriction or voice rest. You should notice a difference almost as soon as you wake up from the procedure, however, the final results take about six weeks for all of the swelling from the surgery to resolve. Expect a "surgical laryngitis" (hoarseness) for the first few weeks-months.
There are no dietary restrictions. You are on a "see-food" diet. If you "see food" and want to eat it, then eat it!
Extra-strength tylenol or ibprofen may be used for any post-operative discomfort. If something stronger is needed, it is usually a sign of something unusual. We are happy to provide something stronger, however, you will need to telephone the office so that you can be evaluated.
No lifting anything heavier than a gallon of milk for one week. You may lightly exercise as long as you are neither lifting weights, nor exercising to the point of sweating (as you must keep the incision clean and dry). Typically one week off from work / school is given post-operatively to recover.
There will be a surgical drain in the wound following the surgery which will be painlessly removed the next morning in the hospital. As above, it is critical that the incision remains clean and dry. You will go home with a temporary bandage which may be removed on the following deay upon returning home from the hospital. The incision may leak a little for the first 24 hours after the drain is removed ... this is normal.
As above, there is no voice rest or swallowing restrictions, however, most have some discomfort when swallowing after the cartilage repositioning because of the muscles that had to be divided and sewn back together. If a softer or liquid diet feels better for the first few days, this is expected and allowed. Your body and common sense will dictate when it is advisable to begin a normal solid-food diet.
Strong pain medication, steroids (to reduce swelling on the inside) and antibiotics will be given post-operatively. All three are important to speed the healing. The codeine based pain medication may be alternated every two hours with ibprofen, if necessary. Call with any questions or concerns regarding how to take your medication.
Watch a video of vocal cord paralysis before repair. Note the persisting gap between the vocal cords as they try to close.
Watch a video of the same vocal cord paralysis after repair. Note the gap is eliminated.


Pallett's debut album, Has a Good Home, was released on February 12, 2005, by the Blocks Recording Club, a cooperative, Toronto-based record label of which he is a founding member. "An Arrow in the Side of Final Fantasy" borrows the music from the Space Zone's final level in Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins. "Adventure.exe" from this album was used in a series of 2006 commercials by Orange in the United Kingdom. Pallett did not intend to sell the song for this purpose, but its use was authorized due to an alleged miscommunication with his record label, Tomlab. All of Pallett's income from this use is donated to Doctors Without Borders.
Pallett's second album, He Poos Clouds, was released in June 2006, though the video, directed by Jesse Ewles, was released on March 1, 2006. The album consists entirely of string quartet arrangements. Eight of the ten songs are about each of the schools of magic as described in the rules to the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game. The album was named winner of the 2006 Polaris Music Prize. Uncomfortable with receiving a prize sponsored by a mobile phone conglomerate, Pallett gave the money away to bands he liked who needed financial assistance.
On November 11, 2006, Pallett posted to a fan forum to announce a new album, tentatively titled Heartland. Subsequently, on July 9, 2007 on the CBC Radio One program Q, Pallett said that the album would be released no earlier than mid 2008. In the same interview he confirmed that it would be titled Heartland, and that it was an album about nothingness.
In 2007, the song "This Is The Dream of Win & Regine" was used in a commercial for Wiener Stadtwerke without Pallett's permission. Instead of litigation, Pallett and his booking agent Susanne Herrndorf approached the company for sponsorship for a music festival of their curation. The resultant Maximum Black Festival featured Final Fantasy, The Dirty Projectors, Deerhoof, Frog Eyes, Max Tundra, Six Organs of Admittance and others. It played Vienna, Berlin and London. In September 2007 they did a Take-Away Show acoustic video session shot by Vincent Moon.
In October 2007 Final Fantasy released a vinyl 7" on Tomlab's Alphabet Single series ( The Letter "X" ). The two tracks on "X", recorded in Montreal with Zach Condon, of the band Beirut; predate the album He Poos Clouds. The tracks – "Hey Dad" and "What Do You Think Will Happen Next?" are both played regularly at live shows. The song "Hey Dad" contains a melody borrowed from the Nintendo video game "Super Mario Bros. 3"; specifically it is the music from the "Coin Heaven" bonus/hidden stages. Also, the song is quite similar in melody, lyrics and tone to another of Pallett's songs – "→".
In March 2008, Owen Pallett under the alias Final Fantasy, collaborated with Grizzly Bear's Ed Droste on a cover of Björk's "Possibly Maybe" as part of Stereogum's tribute to Björk's album, Post.
In Fall 2008, Pallett released two EPs. The first one, Spectrum, 14th Century, was a collaboration with Beirut. The second EP, Plays To Please, found Pallett paying homage to fellow Torontonian Alex Lukashevsky, his group Deep Dark United, and his unique personality. On it, six Lukashevsky originals were reconfigured for a 35-piece big band, the Toronto-based St. Kitts Orchestra (which includes Drumheller's Nick Fraser, Paul Mathew of the Hidden Cameras, and a whistling Andrew Bird, among others).
On December 18, 2009, Pallett announced "I am voluntarily retiring my band name" and that Heartland "will be issued under my own name, Owen Pallett" to "definitively distinguish my music from Square Enix's games". The album was released on Domino Records on January 12, 2010. It was mixed by New York producer Rusty Santos. Also he played Primavera Sound Festival 2010. In August 2010, Pallett announced the release of a four track EP entitled A Swedish Love Story on September 28 via Domino.
Pallett's previous projects included a 3-piece Toronto-based band, Les Mouches, now defunct. He also played fiddle for a short time with the Celtic rock band Enter the Haggis. He was once the violinist of another Toronto band called Picastro, and briefly played keyboard in SS Cardiacs (with Leon Taheny, Jessie Stein and Michael Small in 2005). Pallett has also recorded and toured with Jim Guthrie, The Hidden Cameras, Royal City, The Vinyl Cafe, Gentleman Reg, and Arcade Fire (he co-wrote the strings arrangement for their albums Funeral and Neon Bible). One of his songs, "This Is the Dream of Win & Regine", was inspired by the principal members of the latter group, Win Butler and Régine Chassagne, and is a play on a Dntel song called, "(This Is) The Dream of Evan and Chan."
Pallett contributed remixes for the bands Stars, Grizzly Bear and Death from Above 1979. He also wrote string arrangements for the Canadian bands Immaculate Machine, on their 2007 album, Fables, and Fucked Up, on their 2006 album Hidden World. He also wrote the string arrangements for the Beirut album The Flying Club Cup, as well as provided vocals for the track "Cliquot". Most recently, he provided orchestration for the side project of Arctic Monkeys frontman Alex Turner and former Rascals frontman Miles Kane, as The Last Shadow Puppets, entitled The Age of the Understatement. Pallett also conducted the London Metropolitan Orchestra in the recording of this project.
In June 2009 at Luminato, Toronto's annual festival of arts and creativity, Pallett provided part of the live soundtrack for the outdoor screening (at Yonge-Dundas Square) of the 1919 silent German horror film Tales of the Uncanny (Unheimliche Geschichten), alongside Canadian instrumental band Do Make Say Think and electronica music artist Robert Lippok from Berlin, Germany.
On October 17, Pallett posted on his Twitter page that he had just completed "10 days on the best album I've ever had the pleasure of working on". This was ten days after a previous comment suggesting he was in the studio with Arcade Fire, who were working on their 2010 album The Suburbs at the time. It later received a Grammy Award for Album of the Year.
In 2009, Pallett worked with Win Butler and Régine Chassagne on the score for Richard Kelly's film The Box. Pallett was also initially set to score Rabbit Hole, a film by John Cameron Mitchell, but in the end the film was scored by Anton Sanko. In late 2010, Pallett was named as composer for T Magazine's "Fourteen Actors Acting" project; he received, alongside the producers of that series, an Emmy Award for "New Approaches to News & Documentary Programming: Arts, Lifestyle and Culture".
Pallett collaborated with John Darnielle of The Mountain Goats in 2012 when several songs from the Transcendental Youth album were performed in concert with the all-female vocal quartet Anonymous 4 and featured Pallett's arrangements for piano, guitar and voices.
Pallett was born in Mississauga, Ontario and grew up in Milton. He received an Honours Bachelor of Music for Composition from the University of Toronto in 2002.
Pallett believes his work is implicitly influenced by his sexuality, saying, "As far as whether the music I make is gay or queer, yeah, it comes from the fact that I'm gay, but that doesn't mean I'm making music about it."
Patrick Borjal, Pallett's boyfriend, began working as his manager in 2006, and formed the management company Boyfriend Management.
In 2014, Pallett penned an open letter weighing in on the Jian Ghomeshi abuse scandal.
"Joys" – appears on Worried Noodles (2007), a compilation of David Shrigley's lyrics set to music.
"Flare Gun" – appears on #8: SPAM (2007), a compilation released by Esopus.
"Possibly Maybe" – duet with Ed Droste of Grizzly Bear. Appears on the Stereogum compilation album, Enjoyed (2008), a tribute to Björk's Post.
"The Donor" – appears on Crayon Angel: A Tribute to the Music of Judee Sill (2009).
"Red Sun (demo version)" – appears on Friends in Bellwoods II (2009).
"Hard to Explain" – appears on the Stereogum compilation Stroked (2011), a tribute to The Strokes debut album Is This It.
"The Phone Call" - appears on ADULT SWIM SINGLES 2015 (2015).
"Transformer (Guitar Demo)" - appears on the unlimited free milkshakes compilation Art Week 2016 (2016).
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I found this link to a site with information on the symbolism found on tombstones. It's full of interesting tidbits for those of us that love the morbid and macabre. Read up on cemetery symbolism and then design some tombstones of your own. Come up with stories of characters that end up with each tombstone. Or design a tombstone for each of your existing characters.
My friend posted these awesome artistic fried eggs on Tumblr, and they're probably the coolest breakfast related art I've ever seen. These images are from Mexican artist Michele Baldini ongoing project entitled "The Eggs-hibit." I am in slight disbelief that a person made these out of eggs and also might be convinced that Michele Baldini is magic. Follow the links and check out more of his egg art. Then write a scene about finding something beautiful about breakfast. Whether it is that the food is beautiful or the table or the experience or whatever, write a beautiful breakfast scene.
I found this set of gifs on Tumblr, titled Modern Male Witch Project, that was made by an artist that goes by Brenna-Ivy. Check out the links and look at the ideas that went into these pieces. I particularly love the technology one in the set as I love the idea of mixing magic and technology in stories. See if any of these pictures inspire you into a story of your own version of modern-day magic. Write a scene that explores the idea of magic in the modern world or even explores the concept of mysticism in the modern world. How have magical traditions changed with the world as it changed?
This Instagram user, Jazmina Daniel, has taken her lipstick application to the level of art. Check out the link to her page for even more awesome lip looks from her. These ones were some of my favorites because of the combined artistry that went into the fingernails as well. Take a look at some more of her work on Instagram and then write a scene in which you compare a character's make up to a piece of art. Is it as artistic as these looks here?
Once again, I've found some cool home-made stuff on Etsy. These lamps come in a few different designs inspired by sea creatures, but my favorites are the jellyfish. The designer sells both already made lamps and DIY kits to make your own. check out the link above to see them all. Take inspiration from these lamps and write about a creature that glows or seems to glow in a certain light.
Japanese artist Masayoshi Matsumoto creates the most intricate balloon animals that I've ever seen. There have been times when I've been impressed by the creations of balloon artists but never at this level. The thing that amazes me most about these is the idea of putting this level of work into something so temporary. Balloons always deflate with time, and I think it would be so sad to watch one of these creations lose its air. Write a scene that involves the joys of balloon animals and other balloon art, whether they are this complicated or the most basic balloon creation.
Katanu Kay, the artist from Kenya, uses African fabrics (Kitenge) in her paintings to create unique images. You can follow her on Instagram to see more of her work. I particularly love the use of the kitenge as hair in these images. Those of you that have been following me for a while probably already know that I love art that uses multiple techniques. Find inspiration in the art Katanu Kay. Write a scene that makes use of fabric that reminds your character of your character's home.
For once, I've found an Etsy product that isn't too expensive! These custom growlers are from an Etsy page for Sigil and Growler. I'm not really a beer drinker personally, but if I saw these bottles in the store, I'd buy them for the beer drinkers in my life with the caveat that they had to return the bottle to me after it's empty. My favorites are the tarot card designs. I'm already imagining a scene where drinking from the different tarot card beers would allow you to see the future. Write a scene where your character finds unexpected beauty in a bar. Does your character enjoy drinking or does she find this beauty despite not really caring for her surroundings?


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"Q'Viva! The Chosen" to Premiere Saturday, March 3 on FOX
Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony and Jamie King are behind the series, will continue with two-hour episodes for five weeks until its grand finale Saturday, April 7.
Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony and Jamie King Travel Across North, South and Central America in Search of Undiscovered Latin Performers
Q'VIVA! THE CHOSEN, the first-of-its-kind docu-journey series showcasing Latin music and dance, and featuring entertainment icon Jennifer Lopez, international music star Marc Anthony and world-renowned concert director Jamie King, will premiere Saturday, March 3 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX, and will continue with two-hour episodes for five weeks until its grand finale Saturday, April 7 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT).
In Q'VIVA! THE CHOSEN, Lopez, Anthony and King will travel through 20 countries to find and showcase the most outstanding Latin singers, dancers, musicians and other amazing performers. The transcontinental journey, which includes stops in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Panama, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Uruguay, Venezuela and the United States will also feature the incredible stories and personal journeys of the performers they discover.
After travelling the globe, and reviewing talent through the BlackBerry(R) PlayBook(TM) tablet, Lopez, Anthony and King will bring the chosen ones to the U.S. to prepare for what is sure to be the most important performance of their lives in a spectacular show that will be the greatest celebration of Latin music and performance arts ever produced.
"Q'VIVA is a passion project on so many levels," said Lopez. "It's really our dream to see it come together. This is about creating a live visual experience about Latin culture, rhythm and dance. I believe that people will be so enlightened, so enriched by this experience."
"I am thrilled about our new association with FOX and to have their support in introducing Q'VIVA to a global audience," Anthony added.
"The beauty of Q'VIVA is that talent and artistry transcend language," King remarked. "We've found some of the most captivating performers from all over the region and just as I've experienced, despite not speaking Spanish or Portuguese, their stories will resonate with everyone."
"Q'VIVA is a celebration of the Americas, the diversity, the optimism and the extraordinary richness of the culture," executive producer Simon Fuller noted. "It's an incredibly ambitious and challenging undertaking. Searching out exceptional talent from every country in the region took months of planning and preparation. Every time I have travelled in the region, I have been blown away by its beauty and the potential of the people. Music and dance runs through the veins of everyone. Q'VIVA will reveal to the world just how much exquisite and pure talent exists in every corner of every country."
Previously announced sponsors include global wireless leader BlackBerry(R), American Airlines, founding member of the oneworld(R) alliance, and Kohl's Department Stores.
Q'VIVA! THE CHOSEN is a joint production from Simon Fuller's XIX Entertainment, Jennifer Lopez 's NuYoRican, Marc Anthony and Jamie King.
For more information on Q'VIVA! THE CHOSEN, please visit www.qvivathechosen.com.
Exclusive content is also available on the Q'VIVA! THE CHOSEN social media pages at www.Facebook.com/qvivathechosen, www.Twitter.com/qviva and www.Youtube.com/qviva.
About Simon Fuller:
Simon Fuller is one of the most influential forces at work in the entertainment business today. With a 25-year career marked by innovation and No.1 hits in TV, film, music, sports and fashion, Fuller has accumulated a formidable reputation for his work with the most successful girl group of all time (Spice Girls), dreaming up the world's biggest TV franchise (AMERICAN IDOL) and developing the world's most iconic talent brand (Beckhams).
Fuller has been certified by Billboard as the most successful British manager of all time, selling 360 million albums by stars that include Annie Lennox, Kelly Clarkson, Spice Girls, Amy Winehouse, Carrie Underwood, Daughtry, David Cook, Adam Lambert and No.1 hit songwriter Cathy Dennis. In 2010, Apple and iTunes publicly recognized Fuller for his achievement in selling over 250 million downloads on iTunes, making him the biggest music manager of the digital age. AMERICAN IDOL, the multi-billion dollar TV format created by Simon Fuller, has aired in over 120 countries and established new records in audience size and interaction. SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE has mirrored IDOL's success, becoming one of FOX's top-rated summer shows.
Fuller's business, XIX Entertainment, houses partnerships with iconic sportsmen including David Beckham, tennis player Andy Murray and F1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton, as well as fashion businesses with designers Roland Mouret and Victoria Beckham. In movies, Fuller is the executive producer of "Bel Ami," starring Robert Pattinson, Uma Thurman, Christina Ricci and Kristen Scott Thomas, which is scheduled for release in 2012. Fuller has an association with several charitable initiatives, including Greenpeace, Amnesty International, Save The Children, Keep A Child Alive, The Muhammad Ali Center, The Prince's Trust, Malaria No More, the United Nations Foundation and Comic Relief. In launching XIX, Fuller has built upon 25 years of unparalleled success to create a new form of business enterprise focused on entertainment, technology and consumer brands.
About Jennifer Lopez:
International icon Jennifer Lopez is an actress, entertainer, recording artist, film and TV producer, fashion designer, entrepreneur and philanthropist. Lopez has sold over 55 million records worldwide and has starred in a number of top-ranked films at the box office, including "The Wedding Planner" and "Monster-In-Law." 2011 was a milestone year in her lustrous career. FOX's juggernaut TV series AMERICAN IDOL named her as one of the show's celebrity judges. She launched worldwide campaigns as the ambassador of L'Oreal and Venus Gillette. Lopez also recently launched an exclusive collection with Kohl's, the first ever for the retailer, and has been named the spokeswoman of the Boys & Girls Club of America. Lopez set the standard for celebrity branding in fragrance, apparel and accessories. Her recent fragrance, Love and Glamour, marks 17 successful launches which have taken in more than $1 billion combined.
Lopez's eighth album, "Love?," was simultaneously released around the world on May 3, 2011 by Island/Def Jam Group. The first single from the album, and the best-selling digital single of her career, "On The Floor" (featuring Pitbull), was No. 1 in 17 countries, and was the highest debut single for any female in the U.K. that year. The music video has received more than an astounding 120 million views online. "On the Floor" was co-written and produced by the red-hot RedOne. The "Love?" album brought together a stellar lineup of producers, artists and songwriters, including Lady Gaga, RedOne, Lil' Wayne, Pitbull, Stargate, Tricky Stewart, The-Dream, Tiao Cruz, Danja, D-Mile and Radio.
In 2001, "The Wedding Planner" was the nation's top-grossing film while her album, "JLO," was No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 Chart. These simultaneous No. 1 honors made Lopez the first woman in history to have a No. 1 movie and album in the same week. Lopez made her feature debut in the highly acclaimed film "Mi Familia," which garnered her an Independent Spirit Award nomination for her role as the young mother, "Maria Sanchez." Lopez earned widespread acclaim for her work in the title role of "Selena", which brought her a Golden Globe nomination. The National Council of La Raza, the largest Latino advocacy group in the nation named her Entertainer of the Year at the American Latino Media Arts Awards (ALMA) for TV and film. Lopez's production company, Nuyorican, is in development on several film and TV productions that include a partnership with FOX and projects with ABC and TruTV.
Lopez founded The Maribel Foundation along with her sister, Lynda, with a mission dedicated to improving the health and well-being of women and children, and to raising the level of medical care available to them. The foundation is currently working with Children's Hospital Los Angeles on a Telemedicine program that will help underserved communities by providing technology and top-notch medical resources. The first Telemedicine center opened in San Juan, Puerto Rico, in 2010.
About Marc Anthony:
Marc Anthony is a singer, actor, songwriter and philanthropist who is widely recognized as one of the most influential and successful artists today. He has sold over 12 million albums worldwide. The five-time Grammy Award winner has received gold and platinum certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on multiple occasions. He has set records by receiving a total of 18 Lo Nuestro Awards and numerous Billboard Latin Music Awards. Other recognitions include being named by New York magazine as one of the Top 10 Most Influential New Yorkers and receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute in Washington D.C. In 2009, Anthony became a minority owner of the Miami Dolphins.
Anthony has also established a highly credible acting resumé and can be seen in Martin Scorsese's "Bringing Out the Dead" (1999); opposite Salma Hayek in the Showtime original film "In the Time of the Butterflies" (2001); and with Denzel Washington and Christopher Walken in director Tony Scott's "Man On Fire" (2004). He appeared in Paul Simon's 1997 musical, "The Capeman." In the 2006 biopic "El Cantante," directed by Leon Ichaso, Anthony starred as Puerto Rican salsa pioneer Héctor Lavoe, with Jennifer Lopez as Puchi. May 2010 marked the release of Anthony's "Iconos" ("Icons"), an all-ballad Spanish album produced by Anthony and Julio Reyes, which featured eight titles by Anthony's favorite balladeers. This past summer, he returned to the TV series "Hawthorne" on TNT.
About Jamie King:
Jamie King is the leading concert director in the world of pop music today. In July of 2011, Variety published a special tribute issue celebrating King's career as "Billion Dollar Show Director." In 2006, Variety named King as one of the most influential "movers and shakers" in the music industry, branding him the "Jerry Bruckheimer of tent-pole concert tours."
Most recently, King wrote and directed Cirque du Soleil's now-touring and critically acclaimed "Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour." Last year, he directed Rihanna's Loud Tour and Britney Spears' Femme Fatal Tour. Previously, King directed Rihanna's Last Girl On Earth Tour, The Circus Starring Britney Spears tour, Celine Dion's Taking Chances World Tour, and The Return of the Spice Girls reunion tour, among others.
For the past sixteen years, King has served as Madonna's creative director, and most recently directed her acclaimed 2012 Super Bowl halftime show. King directed Madonna's Sticky & Sweet Tour and her record-breaking Confessions Tour. He also directed and choreographed her Re-Invention and Drowned world tours, and directed her hit music video "Sorry." An Emmy Award and MTV Video Music Award nominee, King was greatly influenced by his early years working both for Prince and Michael Jackson. Since then, King has worked with an array of superstars including Mariah Carey, Shakira, George Michael, Elton John, Diana Ross, Jennifer Lopez and Ellen DeGeneres.
In 2005, King's strong caché in the pop music world and his athletic dance moves caught the attention of top athletic gear brand Nike, which tapped him to be its global spokesperson and to create the Nike Rockstar Workout(R) (taught in gyms worldwide). Fitness publishing giant Rodale thereafter released his hip hop-inspired dance fitness best-selling DVD and book, "Rock Your Body." For more information, go to www.jamiekingofficial.com.
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Podcast 375
Where's My ObamaNet? FCC Commissioner Tom Wheeler wants to expand a program that dates back to at least the Bush Administration, which became known as the 'Obama Phone'. Originally the program was intended to make sure older people with no communication could get phone lines, then it was expanded to include cell phones, and was made famous during the 2012 election cycle. Now the FCC wants to expand the program to include free broadband Internet! Surprise! We all pay extra on our phone bills to fund this program, now we're paying so people who don't work, can get free or low-cost Internet. When is it time to draw the line? Warning! This podcast includes a freewheeling discussion of technology it all its many forms, economic growth, dystopia, Paul Krugman, Solar Power, Wind Power, the smell of cigarettes and Martinis on a warm summer night, the sound of planes landing, and more! Big argument in the tech world after The New York Times Astrologer in Chief, Paul Krugman claimed the technology revolution has produced no economic growth. Is that true? Then there is the bizarre reaction to Artificial Intelligence, Autonomous Machines, Robotics and Additive Manufacturing (to name a few new technologies) threatening to eliminate jobs. Most of the time, it's disbelief, followed by the darkest predictions about the future. And yet, technology revolutions throughout history while tumultuous, result in economic growth and more jobs. Why does the future have to be so bleak? What if the future is so bright, you'll have to wear shades? Now, you might have to wear shades because you live next door to a giant solar farm — subsidized by the state and federal governments — while solar produces less than one percent of our power and pollutes the Earth. Why is it, news coverage of the spread of 'friendly' solar power doesn't include stories about the pollution in creating, and eventually disposing of panels, and batteries? Sponsored by Baklund R&D.
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