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package cn.jiguang.plugins.push;

import android.app.Activity;
import android.app.Application;
import android.os.Bundle;
import android.text.TextUtils;
import android.util.Log;

import com.facebook.react.bridge.Arguments;
import com.facebook.react.bridge.Callback;
import com.facebook.react.bridge.ReactApplicationContext;
import com.facebook.react.bridge.ReactContextBaseJavaModule;
import com.facebook.react.bridge.ReactMethod;
import com.facebook.react.bridge.ReadableArray;
import com.facebook.react.bridge.ReadableMap;
import com.facebook.react.bridge.WritableMap;

import org.json.JSONObject;

import java.util.HashSet;
import java.util.Set;

import cn.jiguang.plugins.push.common.JConstants;
import cn.jiguang.plugins.push.common.JLogger;
import cn.jiguang.plugins.push.helper.JPushHelper;
import cn.jiguang.plugins.push.receiver.JPushBroadcastReceiver;
import cn.jpush.android.api.BasicPushNotificationBuilder;
import cn.jpush.android.api.JPushInterface;
import cn.jpush.android.data.JPushLocalNotification;

public class JPushModule extends ReactContextBaseJavaModule {

    public static ReactApplicationContext reactContext;

    public static boolean isAppForeground = false;

    public JPushModule(ReactApplicationContext reactApplicationContext) {
        super(reactContext);
        reactContext = reactApplicationContext;
    }

    @Override
    public String getName() {
        return "JPushModule";
    }

    @ReactMethod
    public void setDebugMode(boolean enable) {
        JPushInterface.setDebugMode(enable);
        JLogger.setLoggerEnable(enable);
    }

    @ReactMethod
    public void init() {
        JPushInterface.init(reactContext);
        if (JPushBroadcastReceiver.NOTIFICATION_BUNDLE != null) {
            WritableMap writableMap = JPushHelper.convertNotificationBundleToMap(JConstants.NOTIFICATION_OPENED, JPushBroadcastReceiver.NOTIFICATION_BUNDLE);
            JPushHelper.sendEvent(JConstants.NOTIFICATION_EVENT, writableMap);
            JPushBroadcastReceiver.NOTIFICATION_BUNDLE = null;
        }
    }

    @ReactMethod
    public void stopPush() {
        JPushInterface.stopPush(reactContext);
    }

    @ReactMethod
    public void resumePush() {
        JPushInterface.resumePush(reactContext);
    }

    @ReactMethod
    public void isPushStopped(Callback callback) {
        boolean isPushStopped = JPushInterface.isPushStopped(reactContext);
        if (callback == null) {
            JLogger.w(JConstants.CALLBACK_NULL);
            return;
        }
        callback.invoke(isPushStopped);
    }

    @ReactMethod
    public void setChannel(ReadableMap readableMap) {
        if (readableMap == null) {
            JLogger.w(JConstants.PARAMS_NULL);
            return;
        }
        String channel = readableMap.getString(JConstants.CHANNEL);
        if (TextUtils.isEmpty(channel)) {
            JLogger.w(JConstants.PARAMS_ILLEGAL);
        } else {
            JPushInterface.setChannel(reactContext, channel);
        }
    }

    @ReactMethod
    public void setPushTime(ReadableMap readableMap) {
        if (readableMap == null) {
            JLogger.w(JConstants.PARAMS_NULL);
            return;
        }
        ReadableArray readableArray = readableMap.getArray(JConstants.PUSH_TIME_DAYS);
        int startHour = readableMap.getInt(JConstants.PUSH_TIME_START_HOUR);
        int endHour = readableMap.getInt(JConstants.PUSH_TIME_END_HOUR);
        if (readableArray == null || startHour == 0 || endHour == 0) {
            JLogger.w(JConstants.PARAMS_NULL);
            return;
        }
        Set<Integer> days = new HashSet<Integer>();
        for (int i = 0; i < readableArray.size(); i++) {
            int day = readableArray.getInt(i);
            if (day > 6 || day < 0) {
                JLogger.w(JConstants.PARAMS_NULL);
                return;
            }
            days.add(day);
        }
        JPushInterface.setPushTime(reactContext, days, startHour, endHour);
    }

    @ReactMethod
    public void setSilenceTime(ReadableMap readableMap) {
        if (readableMap == null) {
            JLogger.w(JConstants.PARAMS_NULL);
            return;
        }
        int startHour = readableMap.getInt(JConstants.SILENCE_TIME_START_HOUR);
        int startMinute = readableMap.getInt(JConstants.SILENCE_TIME_START_MINUTE);
        int endHour = readableMap.getInt(JConstants.SILENCE_TIME_END_HOUR);
        int endMinute = readableMap.getInt(JConstants.SILENCE_TIME_END_MINUTE);
        if (startHour == 0 || startMinute == 0 || endHour == 0 || endMinute == 0) {
            JLogger.w(JConstants.PARAMS_NULL);
            return;
        }
        JPushInterface.setSilenceTime(reactContext, startHour, startMinute, endHour, endMinute);
    }

    @ReactMethod
    public void getRegistrationID(Callback callback) {
        if (callback == null) {
            JLogger.w(JConstants.CALLBACK_NULL);
            return;
        }
        String registrationID = JPushInterface.getRegistrationID(reactContext);
        WritableMap writableMap = Arguments.createMap();
        writableMap.putString(JConstants.REGISTRATION_ID, registrationID);
        callback.invoke(writableMap);
    }

    @ReactMethod
    public void getUdid(Callback callback) {
        if (callback == null) {
            JLogger.w(JConstants.CALLBACK_NULL);
            return;
        }
        String udid = JPushInterface.getUdid(reactContext);
        callback.invoke(udid);
    }

    @ReactMethod
    public void setLatestNotificationNumber(ReadableMap readableMap) {
        if (readableMap == null) {
            JLogger.w(JConstants.PARAMS_NULL);
            return;
        }
        if (readableMap.hasKey(JConstants.NOTIFICATION_MAX_NUMBER)) {
            int maxNumber = readableMap.getInt(JConstants.NOTIFICATION_MAX_NUMBER);
            JPushInterface.setLatestNotificationNumber(reactContext, maxNumber);
        } else {
            JLogger.w("there are no " + JConstants.NOTIFICATION_MAX_NUMBER);
        }
    }

    @ReactMethod
    public void setDefaultPushNotificationBuilder(ReadableMap readableMap) {
        if (readableMap == null) {
            JLogger.w(JConstants.PARAMS_NULL);
            return;
        }
        BasicPushNotificationBuilder builder = new BasicPushNotificationBuilder(reactContext);
        JPushInterface.setDefaultPushNotificationBuilder(builder);
    }

    @ReactMethod
    public void filterValidTags(ReadableMap readableMap, Callback callback) {
        if (readableMap == null) {
            JLogger.w(JConstants.PARAMS_NULL);
            return;
        }
        if (readableMap.hasKey(JConstants.TAGS)) {
            ReadableArray tags = readableMap.getArray(JConstants.TAGS);
            Set<String> tagSet = new HashSet<>();
            for (int i = 0; i < tags.size(); i++) {
                String tag = tags.getString(i);
                tagSet.add(tag);
            }
            JPushInterface.filterValidTags(tagSet);
        } else {
            JLogger.w("there are no " + JConstants.TAGS);
        }
    }

    @ReactMethod
    public void setTags(ReadableMap readableMap) {
        if (readableMap == null) {
            JLogger.w(JConstants.PARAMS_NULL);
            return;
        }
        if (readableMap.hasKey(JConstants.TAGS)) {
            ReadableArray tags = readableMap.getArray(JConstants.TAGS);
            int sequence = readableMap.getInt(JConstants.SEQUENCE);
            Set<String> tagSet = new HashSet<>();
            for (int i = 0; i < tags.size(); i++) {
                String tag = tags.getString(i);
                tagSet.add(tag);
            }
            JPushInterface.setTags(reactContext, sequence, tagSet);
        } else {
            JLogger.w("there are no " + JConstants.TAGS);
        }
    }

    @ReactMethod
    public void addTags(ReadableMap readableMap) {
        if (readableMap == null) {
            JLogger.w(JConstants.PARAMS_NULL);
            return;
        }
        if (readableMap.hasKey(JConstants.TAGS)) {
            ReadableArray tags = readableMap.getArray(JConstants.TAGS);
            int sequence = readableMap.getInt(JConstants.SEQUENCE);
            Set<String> tagSet = new HashSet<>();
            for (int i = 0; i < tags.size(); i++) {
                String tag = tags.getString(i);
                tagSet.add(tag);
            }
            JPushInterface.addTags(reactContext, sequence, tagSet);
        } else {
            JLogger.w("there are no " + JConstants.TAGS);
        }
    }

    @ReactMethod
    public void deleteTags(ReadableMap readableMap) {
        if (readableMap == null) {
            JLogger.w(JConstants.PARAMS_NULL);
            return;
        }
        if (readableMap.hasKey(JConstants.TAGS)) {
            ReadableArray tags = readableMap.getArray(JConstants.TAGS);
            int sequence = readableMap.getInt(JConstants.SEQUENCE);
            Set<String> tagSet = new HashSet<>();
            for (int i = 0; i < tags.size(); i++) {
                String tag = tags.getString(i);
                tagSet.add(tag);
            }
            JPushInterface.deleteTags(reactContext, sequence, tagSet);
        } else {
            JLogger.w("there are no " + JConstants.TAGS);
        }
    }

    @ReactMethod
    public void cleanTags(ReadableMap readableMap) {
        if (readableMap == null) {
            JLogger.w(JConstants.PARAMS_NULL);
            return;
        }
        int sequence = readableMap.getInt(JConstants.SEQUENCE);
        JPushInterface.cleanTags(reactContext, sequence);
    }

    @ReactMethod
    public void getAllTags(ReadableMap readableMap) {
        if (readableMap == null) {
            JLogger.w(JConstants.PARAMS_NULL);
            return;
        }
        int sequence = readableMap.getInt(JConstants.SEQUENCE);
        JPushInterface.getAllTags(reactContext, sequence);
    }

    @ReactMethod
    public void checkTagBindState(ReadableMap readableMap) {
        if (readableMap == null) {
            JLogger.w(JConstants.PARAMS_NULL);
            return;
        }
        int sequence = readableMap.getInt(JConstants.SEQUENCE);
        String tag = readableMap.getString(JConstants.TAG);
        JPushInterface.checkTagBindState(reactContext, sequence, tag);
    }

    @ReactMethod
    public void setAlias(ReadableMap readableMap) {
        if (readableMap == null) {
            JLogger.w(JConstants.PARAMS_NULL);
            return;
        }
        int sequence = readableMap.getInt(JConstants.SEQUENCE);
        String alias = readableMap.getString(JConstants.ALIAS);
        JPushInterface.setAlias(reactContext, sequence, alias);
    }

    @ReactMethod
    public void deleteAlias(ReadableMap readableMap) {
        if (readableMap == null) {
            JLogger.w(JConstants.PARAMS_NULL);
            return;
        }
        int sequence = readableMap.getInt(JConstants.SEQUENCE);
        JPushInterface.deleteAlias(reactContext, sequence);
    }

    @ReactMethod
    public void getAlias(ReadableMap readableMap) {
        if (readableMap == null) {
            JLogger.w(JConstants.PARAMS_NULL);
            return;
        }
        int sequence = readableMap.getInt(JConstants.SEQUENCE);
        JPushInterface.getAlias(reactContext, sequence);
    }

    @ReactMethod
    public void setMobileNumber(ReadableMap readableMap) {
        if (readableMap == null) {
            JLogger.w(JConstants.PARAMS_NULL);
            return;
        }
        int sequence = readableMap.getInt(JConstants.SEQUENCE);
        String mobileNumber = readableMap.getString(JConstants.MOBILE_NUMBER);
        JPushInterface.setMobileNumber(reactContext, sequence, mobileNumber);
    }

    @ReactMethod
    public void onResume() {
        JPushInterface.onResume(reactContext);
    }

    @ReactMethod
    public void onPause() {
        JPushInterface.onPause(reactContext);
    }

    @ReactMethod
    public void onKillProcess() {
        JPushInterface.onKillProcess(reactContext);
    }

    @ReactMethod
    public void initCrashHandler() {
        JPushInterface.initCrashHandler(reactContext);
    }

    @ReactMethod
    public void stopCrashHandler() {
        JPushInterface.stopCrashHandler(reactContext);
    }

    @ReactMethod
    public void addLocalNotification(ReadableMap readableMap) {
        if (readableMap == null) {
            JLogger.w(JConstants.PARAMS_NULL);
            return;
        }
        if (!readableMap.hasKey(JConstants.MESSAGE_ID)) {
            JLogger.w(JConstants.PARAMS_ILLEGAL);
            return;
        }
        String notificationID = readableMap.getString(JConstants.MESSAGE_ID);
        if(notificationID==null || TextUtils.isEmpty(notificationID)){
            JLogger.w(JConstants.PARAMS_ILLEGAL);
            return;
        }
        int id = Integer.valueOf(notificationID);
        String notificationTitle = readableMap.hasKey(JConstants.TITLE) ? readableMap.getString(JConstants.TITLE) : reactContext.getPackageName();
        String notificationContent = readableMap.hasKey(JConstants.CONTENT) ? readableMap.getString(JConstants.CONTENT) : reactContext.getPackageName();
        JPushLocalNotification notification = new JPushLocalNotification();
        notification.setNotificationId(id);
        notification.setTitle(notificationTitle);
        notification.setContent(notificationContent);
        if (readableMap.hasKey(JConstants.EXTRAS)) {
            ReadableMap notificationExtra = readableMap.getMap(JConstants.EXTRAS);
            JSONObject notificationExtraJson = new JSONObject(notificationExtra.toHashMap());
            notification.setExtras(notificationExtraJson.toString());
        }
        JPushInterface.addLocalNotification(reactContext, notification);
    }

    @ReactMethod
    public void removeLocalNotification(ReadableMap readableMap) {
        if (readableMap == null) {
            JLogger.w(JConstants.PARAMS_NULL);
            return;
        }
        if (readableMap.hasKey(JConstants.MESSAGE_ID)) {
            String notificationID = readableMap.getString(JConstants.MESSAGE_ID);
            if(notificationID==null || TextUtils.isEmpty(notificationID)){
                JLogger.w(JConstants.PARAMS_ILLEGAL);
                return;
            }
            int id = Integer.valueOf(notificationID);
            JPushInterface.removeLocalNotification(reactContext, id);
        } else {
            JLogger.w("there are no " + JConstants.MESSAGE_ID);
        }
    }

    @ReactMethod
    public void clearLocalNotifications() {
        JPushInterface.clearLocalNotifications(reactContext);
    }

    @ReactMethod
    public void requestPermission() {
        JPushInterface.requestPermission(reactContext);
    }

    @ReactMethod
    public void setGeofenceInterval(ReadableMap readableMap) {
        if (readableMap == null) {
            JLogger.w(JConstants.PARAMS_NULL);
            return;
        }
        if (readableMap.hasKey(JConstants.GEO_FENCE_INTERVAL)) {
            int interval = readableMap.getInt(JConstants.GEO_FENCE_INTERVAL);
            JPushInterface.setGeofenceInterval(reactContext, interval);
        } else {
            JLogger.w("there are no " + JConstants.GEO_FENCE_INTERVAL);
        }
    }

    @ReactMethod
    public void setMaxGeofenceNumber(ReadableMap readableMap) {
        if (readableMap == null) {
            JLogger.w(JConstants.PARAMS_NULL);
            return;
        }
        if (readableMap.hasKey(JConstants.GEO_FENCE_MAX_NUMBER)) {
            int maxNumber = readableMap.getInt(JConstants.GEO_FENCE_MAX_NUMBER);
            JPushInterface.setMaxGeofenceNumber(reactContext, maxNumber);
        } else {
            JLogger.w("there are no " + JConstants.GEO_FENCE_MAX_NUMBER);
        }
    }

    @ReactMethod
    public void deleteGeofence(ReadableMap readableMap) {
        if (readableMap == null) {
            JLogger.w(JConstants.PARAMS_NULL);
            return;
        }
        if (readableMap.hasKey(JConstants.GEO_FENCE_ID)) {
            String id = readableMap.getString(JConstants.GEO_FENCE_ID);
            JPushInterface.deleteGeofence(reactContext, id);
        } else {
            JLogger.w("there are no " + JConstants.GEO_FENCE_ID);
        }
    }

    @ReactMethod
    public void clearAllNotifications(){
        JPushInterface.clearAllNotifications(reactContext);
    }

    @ReactMethod
    public void clearNotificationById(ReadableMap readableMap){
        if (readableMap == null){
            JLogger.w(JConstants.PARAMS_NULL);
            return;
        }
        if (readableMap.hasKey(JConstants.NOTIFICATION_ID)){
            Integer id = readableMap.getInt(JConstants.NOTIFICATION_ID);
            JPushInterface.clearNotificationById(reactContext,id);
        }else {
            JLogger.w("there are no " + JConstants.GEO_FENCE_ID);
        }
    }

    @ReactMethod
    public void setPowerSaveMode(boolean bool){
        JPushInterface.setPowerSaveMode(reactContext,bool);
    }

    @ReactMethod
    public void isNotificationEnabled(Callback callback){
        Integer isEnabled = JPushInterface.isNotificationEnabled(reactContext);
        if (callback == null){
            JLogger.w(JConstants.CALLBACK_NULL);
            return;
        }
        callback.invoke(isEnabled);
    }

    //*****************************应用前后台状态监听*****************************
    public static void registerActivityLifecycle(Application application) {
        application.registerActivityLifecycleCallbacks(new Application.ActivityLifecycleCallbacks() {
            @Override
            public void onActivityCreated(Activity activity, Bundle bundle) {
                JLogger.d("onActivityCreated");
            }

            @Override
            public void onActivityStarted(Activity activity) {
                JLogger.d("onActivityStarted");
            }

            @Override
            public void onActivityResumed(Activity activity) {
                JLogger.d("onActivityResumed");
                isAppForeground = true;
            }

            @Override
            public void onActivityPaused(Activity activity) {
                JLogger.d("onActivityPaused");
                isAppForeground = false;
            }

            @Override
            public void onActivityStopped(Activity activity) {
                JLogger.d("onActivityStopped");
            }

            @Override
            public void onActivitySaveInstanceState(Activity activity, Bundle bundle) {
                JLogger.d("onActivitySaveInstanceState");
            }

            @Override
            public void onActivityDestroyed(Activity activity) {
                JLogger.d("onActivityDestroyed");
            }
        });
    }

}


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Nashville Fashion Week 2014 would not have happened without it's amazing team behind the scenes. The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee as well as founding Nashville Fashion Week members Marcia Masulla, Mike Smith, Connie Richardson, and Robert Campbell are so crucial to the event's success. Huge props to Samantha Oaks and Stephanie Van Hoesen as well who we worked alongside as production directors for both the front and back of house. The other amazing vendors involved included Quest Draping, Music City Tents and Events, Chef's Market, Big Events, DJ Gerard Hardiman of Sensational Sounds, The Rosewall, M Street, Ruby, Oz, and Marathon Music Works. They say it takes a village – let's just say our village is full of some superbly talented and dedicated people!
While there were too many photographers to name, we do want to give a special shout out to Abigail Bobo. She graciously shared the gorgeous photos you see here. We look forward to sharing more with you very soon – stay tuned for our full recap of this year's fashion show season in May. And of course – thanks to everyone that attended! Dressed to the nines every night, you did Nashville proud 🙂 We can't wait until next year!


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Putting Glamour on Horseback
Source: New York Times
By: Alex Williams
Pictured at Algodon Mansion (left to right): Scott L. Mathis, Delfina Blaquier, Nacho Figueras. Photo right: Ralph Lauren ad featuring Mr. Figueras.
To see Nacho Figueras, the Argentine polo star and model, soak up the adoration at the Mercedes-Benz Polo Challenge in Bridgehampton, N.Y., last Saturday was to believe, if for a moment, that a polo player could actually be a pop star in America. During an off day from competition, Mr. Figueras, a top player, was looking as lean and bronze as any of his ponies, while presiding over a Ralph Lauren promotional tent. A steady stream of fans approached him with the giddiness of boy-band groupies. Millionaire's wives and billionaire's daughters seemed thrilled to brush cheeks with a face that has starred in countless Polo advertisements. Children, who presumably wouldn't know a chukker from a chupacabra, reverently handed him polo balls to sign. But to see him enter the V.I.P. tent a few minutes later was to realize that polo, a sport of gentlemen, still sits well outside American pop culture. The "Ps" in the tent were not entirely "V.I." — mostly reality-TV personalities like Jon Gosselin and a few "Real Housewives" — and they, not the dashing player, were grabbing the attention of the flashing cameras. Mr. Figueras, 32, took a look at the scrum and exited quickly. "It was all the 'Desperate Housewives' and that crazy guy with the eight kids," he said afterward, mixing his television wives in disdain. "When I saw that, I wanted to run away." Popularizing polo is the challenge for Mr. Figueras. With bold-face status abroad and a romantic-hero jaw line, he may be the David Beckham of polo. And like Mr. Beckham, he is trying to elevate his sport and his team, Black Watch, into something that everyday Americans care about — eventually turning that mass appeal into a marketing and fashion empire. One day, he imagines, Black Watch, now a small label that he helped found under the Ralph Lauren umbrella, could become a giant clothing brand within the company, like, well, Polo. But how do you persuade Americans to watch men with mallets ride horses? The sport has a lower profile than bass fishing. Mr. Figueras — a six-handicap player, which places him in the top 3 to 5 percent of players in the world, polo experts say — seems well suited to the challenge, and not just because he looks the part, with his beautiful wife and children, celebrity friends and globetrotting career. At least so far, failure does not seem to exist in his charmed life. Nacho can sing. Nacho can cook. Nacho can paint, family members said. "Nacho is a good kisser," said Bruce Weber, the fashion photographer who shoots many of the Ralph Lauren campaigns, citing the Argentine custom of men greeting other men with a smooch on the cheek. Mr. Figueras was a nationally ranked hurdler in high school in Argentina. On a recent night at a Manhattan bar, he tried his hand at table shuffleboard — "I think I be good at this," he said, surveying a game he said he had never played. He played with friends for an hour, and ended the evening undefeated. "Winning is a custom," he later said. "If you get used to not winning, even if it's in marbles, it translates into your attitude." This knack for results has started to pay off. Mr. Figueras, who began modeling for Ralph Lauren in 2000 and has been under contract since 2005, recently expanded his duties to be an ambassador for the brand and the face of several of the company's fragrances. He has also had a bounce in fame that has landed him on the "Today" show, "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" and even a cameo playing himself in a "Gossip Girl" episode to broadcast in September. While he is no David Beckham in terms of reach, there are similarities to their personas. Both are pretty boys who double as on-field swashbucklers. (Mr. Figueras has been called the Brad Pitt of polo.) Both have sexy wives. (Mr. Figueras's wife, Delfina Blaquier, a photographer from a prominent family in Argentina, is not a Spice Girl, like Victoria Beckham, but could easily work the other side of the camera). Both have three adorable children — well, Ms. Blaquier is pregnant with their third — and both insist they are family men first. Both chum around with celebrities; for Mr. Figueras, those include Marc Jacobs, Kelly Klein, Wynton Marsalis and Madonna. And they have both tried to raise the profiles of their sports. Mr. Beckham's reach has proved limited; two years after the British star arrived on these shores, soccer is still soccer, and Mr. Beckham seems like a short-timer here. Starting at a much lower level, Mr. Figueras has made some progress. Last May he helped organize his second free Manhattan Polo Classic tournament on Governors Island, in which Black Watch rode against a team featuring Prince Harry, in his first official visit to the United States. At the end of the tournament, the victorious Prince Harry cheekily spit a stream of Champagne in Mr. Figueras's face after sipping from the victory cup. A photo of the moment circulated around the world. Mr. Figueras conceived of the tournament, which featured top players and drew about 5,000 spectators, as a model for exhibitions in other cities in the United States and countries like Japan and Israel. Eventually, he hopes the exhibitions will attract corporate sponsorship and television coverage, like Formula One racing. Managing a polo team is expensive; Mr. Figueras, for example, travels with 15 ponies. But he and Neil Hirsch, the businessman behind the team, are working with Mr. Lauren, who he said has become like a second father to him, to turn Black Watch into a profit center. They are in negotiations with the company to expand the Black Watch line of clothing and licensed merchandise, hoping to cash in on the growing profile of Mr. Figueras. Eventually, Mr. Figueras said, "I really believe the Black Watch brand is a billion-dollar brand." But while his never-fail attitude seems well suited to the job of marketing the team, his low-key instincts place limits on how far he is willing to go to court publicity. For starters, Mr. Figueras does not seem comfortable with the notion that he is a model, even though that job provides the buzz. He prefers, he says, to think of himself as Tiger Woods, an athlete who does endorsements. "My power and my pull is what I do — not what I look like," he said, adding, "I'm a brunet guy with long hair. Take a look, there are thousands walking down the street." But few of those have access to Bruce Weber, whom he met at a dinner party at Kelly Klein's house. Mr. Weber introduced him to Mr. Lauren. The cheekbones, if not the man, were soon famous in magazine ads across America. It was his quiet elegance, "an understatement about his way, and really, a shyness" that drew Mr. Lauren to him in the first place, said David Lauren, the son of the designer and a vice-president for the company, as well as a personal friend of Mr. Figueras. In person, Mr. Figueras, while ingratiating, tends toward dry sarcasm, not pitchy hyperbole. When asked about the depth of his friendship with Prince Harry, he said, "Well, I don't call him every morning to ask him what he had for breakfast, but yes, we have a relationship." Mr. Figueras, whose real first name is Ignacio, grew up with two younger sisters in a tight-knit middle-class family on a small farm outside Buenos Aires. His father, an agronomist, spent more than he could afford to support his son's interest in polo, which has a rich tradition in Argentina, Mr. Figueras said. "Nacho is very traditional," said his sister, Mercedes Figueras, a jazz saxophonist in New York. He talks to his parents every day, via Skype. And although they did not marry until 2004, Mr. Figueras and Ms. Blaquier started a family when he was 22 and she was 19. He still travels with his family for the nine months a year he is touring. "My wife and kids, that's who I am," he said. That old-world sensibility was evident over a recent dinner with family and friends at the Standard Grill in the meatpacking district, where André Balazs, the Standard's ringmaster, greeted Mr. Figueras like royalty. Mr. Figueras and his wife were discussing baby names. By mutual consent, he chose the first child's name: the rather antique-sounding Hilario (he is now 9). Ms. Blaquier named the second: Aurora, a daughter, 4. It's Mr. Figueras's turn again, and he is insisting on Artemio, which is like naming an American child Artemus. "It's an issue," Ms. Blaquier said coolly. But Mr. Figueras was not backing down. "It is the name of my great-great-great-grandfather, who was the right hand of President Julio Argentino Roca," he said proudly. He is also highly resistant, but not immune, to trading on the names of his prominent friends. (It certainly didn't hurt news media coverage to lure Kate Hudson, Chloë Sevigny and Madonna to the Manhattan Polo Classic.) Gossip, however, is out of bounds — despite considerable prodding. And he resisted efforts of this reporter to tag along to any celebrity parties after Saturday's match. "I hate what you call a name-dropper," he said. "The reason why I have these amazing friends that I do is because we take care of each other. I don't want to use them as a trampoline." That night, Debbie Bancroft, a New York social figure and society columnist, spotted Mr. Figueras and his wife at a benefit for the Watermill Center that Rufus Wainwright, Calvin Klein and Isabella Rossellini also attended. At the party, Ms. Bancroft, 54 and married, approached him. "He took my hand, looked deeply into my eyes, and said, 'Debbie, we are going to get to know each other so well,' " Ms. Bancroft recalled. "My heart is completely pounding, and his wife is right there watching." "It made me wish I did know him better," she added. Mr. Figueras had at least scored one small victory in his quest: a polo fan was born.
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Kicking Back on the Soul Lounge with DJ Dannyboi!
Persistence is a tool acquired by those fearless of failure or rejection. They will continue to persevere and stay on their grind until they reach that point, breaking the ceiling and lifting the veil on talent and passion that is palpable. That is best way to describe Perth R&B Club DJ and Radio Presenting genius DJ Dannyboi and the platform he has raised for R&B / Soul radio in Australia. As a club DJ, his skills and flow are second to none, leaving no spaces on the dance floor and the crowd shouting for more. As a radio DJ, his knowledge and style is impeccable and showcases the true passion of someone that knows the music genre he represents like the back of his hand.
DJ Dannyboi has been a solid fixture in the Perth Urban Music community for many years and holds his position in a highly respected light. His radio show is equally as impressive and is something that continues to be his highest purpose. The Soul Lounge radio show, that Dannyboi shares with friend and radio mate Scott McIver, has been garnering major international attention, already picked up and streaming over the airwaves in the US and the UK, with other countries being added to the roster constantly. With artists on their playlist in the company of Neo Soul greats like Eric Roberson, Dwele, Jill Scott and Music Soulchild and always paying tribute to the classics such as Luther Vandross, Sade, Usher and Neyo to name a few, The Soul Lounge has undoubtedly put the Perth Soul community on the map.
Dannyboi's appeal is awash with an easy charm that makes him instantly likeable. When you hear and watch him on the wheels of steel you become a firm fan. When you conversate with him on the world of Soul and R&B you come away having learnt something new about a genre you thought you already knew everything about. That's the knowledge and belief and the unwavering passion that he holds for the community he represents with pride – all traits of a man poised for a journey destined for greatness on the launch pad of a radio show that will change the face of Urban Music radio in Australia. Kick back with DJ Dannyboi and enjoy the ride!
What made you want to become a DJ and how long ago did your journey start? Where was your first gig?
You know the journey has been such an incredible one when I look back on what has happened but getting into the nitty gritty, I started officially Djing back in 2001 and it was all about the musical pull of that real R&B sound and wanting to put my own spin and flavour into the mix. My very first club I ever played at was the old Pallas here in Perth for a one off, but it has since been knocked down and does not exist. I really remember having such a vivid thought and a knowing that this was something I was destined to be apart of…
You have been a DJ in the Perth scene for years – how have you managed to stay so consistent over the years?
It has been a while now but I can openly say that I have been a music lover for such a long time. When you love what you do to a core, yeah you have ups and downs but it's real.
Can you describe the Perth urban music scene to those of Sydney and Melbourne per say? How is it better / worse than the others and why?
The urban scene….just on a personal note, I still cant stand that term because I think it crunches genres together, rather than honouring talented people in their genres they love and have been a part of i.e. real R&B singers, amazing lyrical MC's, the true crunching of R&B and Hip Hop, that kind of thing. Anyway rather than me go on, I definitely think it has changed so much in the past 10 years and not for the better with different cities probably having their own problems but the music has also changed a lot too. The sooner this country realises that the only way to move forward is on a united front, the better. We are all in this together and need to support who and what we are. Back to the old saying divided we fall united we stand. Let's share talent, let's get Dj's making their musical mark around all areas of Australia and let's for damn sure get behind our artists and support them. We are all backbones of this industry and wether you are a fan supporting your local artist by purchasing their music, or simply a musical head supporting your local talented DJ, do it people, we have the power to turn it around!
The artist / song / DJ that inspired you to DJ and why?
My favourite DJ will always be Jazzy Jeff; I love that guy full stop. His flow, his skills, his persona, that is an overall standout and has been for years now. All my love and respect to him. On a local front, their was an R&B DJ who used to put down some of the best UK and US soul from the 90's and the early 00's and his name was Nick Alexander. I like to think that I have pulled inspiration from everyone I have worked with! National and international! I always want to continue to grow and be inspired, really just stay open to all experiences.
Your radio show The Soul Lounge has gained major respect and acclaim throughout the Australian urban industry as well as internationally. What makes your show so unique and what are you hoping to achieve on a global scale with it?
Well first of all thank you, I honestly didn't know that the greater community knew about it. That is my heart, soul and dream in the making for many years. Again it comes down to being all about the music but wanting to introduce that flavour globally. I do the show with my co-host Scotty Mac and we have always held the idea that we want to take it to every major city in the world, I know it sounds a bit out of reach but if you believe you can achieve, no matter how crazy it sounds. I think Soul and R&B is a global genre and has support in every pocket of the world, regardless of a language barrier. We currently can be found in the US, UK and here in Australia. If you want to check out the show, you can hit up www.soullounge.com.au and stream it right from the page.
As a pivotal player in the urban music scene in Perth, who would you confidently say is someone to watch in the local hip hop scene?
You know I have to be honest, I am such an R&B head that most of the time I don't get to experience the full spectrum of our Aussie Hip Hop artists but I can say without a shadow of doubt there is so much talent here in Perth, with many artists working their asses off for the music. I think overall Australia has so much talent here! It's time the rest of the world got to see it. Love and respect to all the Australian artists.
Dannyboi and US Soul singer Eric Roberson
What are your thoughts on our Australian hip hop / urban community in an international sense? Where would you say we stand on a global scale & why?
Going back to what I just said, it is time the world sees what we have. We have outstanding singers, Mc's, writers, producers and DJ's. I think we get trapped in a mindset where we think we need to be on a certain level to be where the rest of the world is at but we really have got it and so much more!!
What are your current projects you are working on right now? Any mixtape albums in the works?
The Soul Lounge is my life and we are pushing that 24/7 …..You have your ups and downs but it is apart of who we both are and when push comes to shove it is the bottom line and only line..
If you weren't a DJ / Radio Presenter extraordinaire, what else would you be and why?
That is a seriously hard question to answer….All I know is that If I didn't have music in my life I would be a lost soul….
What would you say your mission statement or motto in life would be?
(Big Smile) I could get a little out of hand here but with what ever you do in life, know this…At the end of the day, we are all human beings, no matter the struggle: we are all one and are in this together! Show Love, show respect, Laugh, Enjoy, be sad, be down, acknowledge your emotions and don't forget we all make mistakes. If music is your core to who you are, then be it, regardless of the scrutiny.
For more information on DJ Dannyboi and The Soul Lounge visit: http://www.soullounge.com.au
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This morning two of my friends have interviews for scholarships at the university they're dying to go to. Since they both want to do medicine this is a huge thing for the both of them. It doesn't seem very important but I know it will crush them if it doesn't go well and so I had yet another sleepless night. I suppose you could say I'm Sleepless in Summertime.
At least today I was awake for the birds to wake me! When my friend finally fell asleep I realised I was wide awake so started watching a few episodes of Orange is the New Black and all I will say is that by the end of episode 11 I was in tears. I don't know who I feel worse for, Piper or her fiancé. It's become quite rare for tv shows to move me to tears but there was a long time when it got to me – I once cried because someone got engaged haha!
When I was 14 I was tested for polysistic ovary syndrome and when the tests came back I had a mild case of it but the doctor was concerned about the levels of different hormones in my body. I was started on different tablets and soon I began to feel like I couldn't talk to any of my friends about it. One of them had asked me if I was trying to grow a beard.
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The doctors were aware I wasn't the optimistic girl I'd said I was but I managed to put on a front when speaking to them, they saw me just become slightly more pessimistic and emotional. I was instructed to keep a diary of my thoughts and feelings, what seemed to trigger them and how I got the moment to pass. Needless to say my friend featured a lot in it. After having most of my music deleted off my iPod – apparently I listen to some really depressing stuff – I was warned not to take part in any self worth quizzes just to be safe. Eventually after 6 months I was taken off the medicine. It's worked brilliantly but I wouldn't wish the effect it had on me on anyone else.
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Man Accused Of Killing Girlfriend And Her 4-Year-Old Son Captured In California After More Than A Year On The Run
Jory Worthen was found living under an alias at a Burbank motel more than a year after his girlfriend, Alyssa Cannon, and her young son, Braydon Ponder, were slain in her home.
By Jill Sederstrom
4 Epic Criminal Manhunts
An Arkansas man suspected of killing his girlfriend and her 4-year-old son before going on the run for more than a year, was apprehended at a California motel.
Jory Worthen—who was placed on U.S. Marshals 15 Most Wanted list in July—was found Monday living under an alias at a Burbank motel, authorities said.
"When they confronted Worthen at the motel, he did give them a brief foot chase and at one point even climbed on the roofs of some houses," Camden Police Chief Boyd M. Woody said in a press conference announcing the arrest.
Worthen is now facing two counts of capital murder for allegedly killing his girlfriend, 20-year-old Alyssa Cannon, and her 4-year-old son Braydon Ponder in Cannon's Camden home on June 22, 2019.
After the killings, Worthen fled the scene in Cannon's vehicle, according to a release from the U.S. Marshals. The car was later found abandoned in a parking lot in Seattle, Washington, but there was no sign of Worthen.
Woody said authorities received information that led U.S. Marshals to the Burbank motel this week, ending a more than year-long search for the 25-year-old.
Jory Worthen Photo: Camden Police Department
"This has been a long 16 months," Woody said, adding that the investigation has been one of "our highest priority cases."
Worthen had been living in the area under the alias "Ronald Kleigler" for about five months, he said.
Authorities recovered several items from Worthen's motel room, including a cell phone, which could provide some clues about Worthen's activities in the months since he first disappeared.
Woody said that after authorities issued a warrant for Worthen's arrest on June 25, 2019, investigators received countless tips of possible sightings across the United States. The case was also featured on the television show "In Pursuit With John Walsh" and Worthen was added to the U.S. Marshals 15 Most Wanted list in late July.
Alyssa Cannon and Braydon Ponde Photo: Camden Police Department
Some information even suggested that Worthen might be dead, but Woody said the police department was determined to keep the case active.
"We just never wanted to give up here until we had him physically," he said.
Woody said Worthen is being held at the Los Angeles County Jail until he can be extradited back to Arkansas.
Montez Charles-Xavier Woods, 23, was also charged with hindering apprehension in the case after admitting to meeting Worthen four days after the murders and giving him $400, according to the Magnolia Reporter.
He received a five-year suspended sentence for his role in January.
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As VP of Business Development, Manny is responsible for customer acquisition of Cloud Delivered Desktop solutions. He has more than seventeen years of hands-on experience in the highly competitive technology sector. Most recently, he was the Director of Sales for Denver-based ViaWest. Manny played an instrumental role in the growth and success of ViaWest, seeing it grow from a start-up Internet Service Provider to one of the largest colocation and managed services providers over 12 years. He secured many of the largest customers in ViaWest's history and was a President's Club member every year during his tenure.
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Jethro Tull's Concept Album About An Aging Rocker Is Expanded for A 2CD/2ADVD Set that Features Unreleased Music And Footage Recorded For A British TV Special. Remixed by Steven Wilson.
Jethro Tull's Too Old to Rock 'N' Roll: Too Young to Die! remains one of the minor efforts in its catalog. Though the group was never a critical favorite, this 1976 album was particularly dismissed, and it didn't find as much favor as usual from fans, either. At the time this reissue was released, 26 years after the original LP, it remained the group's only release of the 1970s not to have at least gone gold in the U.S. In his liner notes to the reissue, bandleader Ian Anderson claims that the collection was intended to support a stage musical "based on a late-'50s motor cycle rocker and his living-in-the-past nostalgia for youthful years. Not me, guv, honest," he added. "Why do people always think it has to be autobiographical?" Perhaps because the main character, Ray Lomas, bears a striking resemblance to Anderson in the cartoon strip included with the album and because the sentiments expressed in the songs revealed a curmudgeonly attitude familiar from past Jethro Tull efforts penned by Anderson. The songs don't conform to the story line developed in the strip, nor do they tell a coherent story on their own, though they do have their own separate stories to tell. For example, "Crazed Institution," in the strip, has something to do with Lomas' revulsion at a department store called "Horrids" (i.e., Harrod's), but the song sounds like a putdown of glam rockers who "live and die upon [their] cross of platinum." The title track, which went on to become a classic rock and concert favorite, remains the most striking tune.
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Karagwe is one of the 8 districts of the Kagera Region of Tanzania. It is bordered to the North by Uganda, to the East by the Misenyi District, to the Southeast by the Muleba District, to the South by the Ngara District and to the West by Kyerwa District and Rwanda, which is divided by the River Kagera.
According to 2012 Census the population of Karagwe District is 332,020 and Kyerwa District 321,026.
Karagwe District is characterized by mountain ranges, which are separated by swampy valley bottoms and wet lands. The altitude ranges between 1500-1800 meters above sea level while valley bottoms and wet lands are 1150 meters to 1450 meters above sea level.
Most part of the District has a tropical highland climate. The annual average temperature is 20-22 0C; Rainfall distribution is bi-modal with peak rains from September to December and from March to May. This type of climate makes the Districts very potential for most of Agricultural crops.


I had a branch laden with green plums broken, does anyone know how to store the fruit or what I can do with them please.
For ~2 lbs unripe (sour) plums: simmer with water to cover until soft, about 10 mins (time varies w/size of plums).
Drain, pit and put through strainer or food mill, and return puree to saucepan.
Mix in 1 tsp chopped garlic, 1/4 cup each chopped fresh cilantro and dill, 1/8 tsp hot paprika and ~2 Tbsp lemon juice (more or less to taste, depends on how tart plums are).
Salt to taste, bring to boil and simmer 2 minutes; cool and store in bottles in fridge.
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2018 Scholars, Updated November 2018
The Gretta Foundation is pleased to welcome our full cohort of 2018 Scholars. (Names have been changed to protect their privacy.)
Diana is the third of six children in her family. Her father repairs scales, and her mother is a traditional herbalist. They were able to support her through primary school, and Diana's exceptional grades led to a scholarship for secondary school. Having seen the limitations of her mother's form of care, including women losing their pregnancies, Diana explains, "It has been my dream to become a nurse and perform the proper skills of treating patients." A Gretta Scholarship is letting her enter nursing school to take the next step toward this dream.
Catherine is the youngest of six children. Her father was killed in the war when she only nine years old. She first became interested in working in healthcare because of her mother's stories about pregnancy. When pregnant with Catherine, she had suffered a form of paralysis. Although there was a treatment for it, she was unable to afford it, so it went untreated. Influenced by this experience, Catherine became an enrolled comprehensive nurse (a nursing cadre that includes midwifery and pediatrics, among other skills, alongside general nursing, but that does not meet international standards), and has worked tirelessly "to make sure all pregnant women have safe pregnancy, delivery and proper postnatal care services." As a Gretta Scholar, she will be able to complete an internationally recognized Diploma in Nursing.
Sharon grew up in the shadow of the AIDS epidemic. Her father was a doctor who died of AIDS before she was old enough to remember. Her stepfather also died of AIDS, and her mother had to struggle to raise Sharon and her siblings while living with HIV. An uncle helped with school fees, and Sharon eventually received sponsorship to become an enrolled midwife—inspired by stories her stepfather had told her about how midwives were "small gods who saved lives." She is eager to complete a full degree. "I want to show my brother and sisters that being a midwife is really God's call. In my workplace, I would like to change the attitude and behavior of midwives so that maternal mortality is reduced."
Joseph is the child of a farmer and a taxi driver. Although the father's income from driving is small (about $57/month), he was able to pay for school uniforms and supplies for his children through primary school (for which tuition is free). After this, Joseph's older sister, who had received a scholarship for secondary school, was able to advocate for him so that he could receive a scholarship to continue his studies. During the holidays and summer, he helped to pay his way by working for a farm raising maize and plantains. At this secondary school, the senior woman on staff fell very ill one day when no other adults were there. Joseph had to put her on a motorcycle—the only available emergency transport—and take her to hospital, where they stabilized her and she became better. "It left me asking myself what they had really done [to make her better] because she had nearly died in our hands. From that moment, I really started to like nursing." He received a scholarship to become an enrolled nurse, and has been supporting his now bedridden father, working in a hospital ward that includes the ICU. "…at times they bring critical conditions that are so broad and require an extra knowledge… Many times, I have been stuck… I can [contact] my colleague…from home to help me, and this has really forced me to think of going back for upgrading in order to increase the knowledge and skills to be able to work in the ICU."
Beatrice never knew her father. Her mother was a nurse who "took good care of us and good care of the community, she made sure we were in school and attained good grades." Sadly, she became sick and died when Beatrice was only eight. Other family members stepped in to help, including an uncle, her grandfather, and a sister who all made sacrifices to help her complete her secondary schooling. Her sister further helped her to complete her certificate in nursing, and Beatrice sold second-hand shoes to help make ends meet. She has been working in a pediatric clinic for the last four years. "But I have met challenges there that need more skills…managing children with tetanus has not been easy because these need critical care… Children are dying with acute diarrhea and dehydration and they come in shock but because I am limited in knowledge and skills to handle the child has to wait for [a diploma nurse or doctor]…I need to go back to school and get a diploma in nursing such that I can acquire more knowledge and skills on how to handle them when I am alone on the ward…"
Felicia's father sent her to Uganda for safety amid the violence in South Sudan. Felicia's younger brother had been murdered by rebels, and the family had already had to flee from village to village for some time, fearing for their lives. A refugee in Uganda, Felicia was supported in her initial schooling, and then worked cooking and washing clothes in rich people's homes. After a year of this, a benefactor sent her to secure her initial healthcare training. She began work in a government Health Centre that had few patients from the surrounding communities. Seeing that people were not getting the care they needed, she launched outreach efforts, going to villages and communities and teaching about health care, disease control, and prevention. As a result, community use of the Health Centre's services increased significantly, allowing for better treatment and care. As a Gretta Scholar, Felicia will gain more skills to accompany her initiative and commitment to community health. She writes: "I would love to gain more knowledge and skills to continue serving and helping the sick children and mothers, fathers and relatives hence reducing…morbidity in Uganda, South Sudan and the whole world at large."
Orphaned at age 10, Joy (from the Acholi tribe) was taken in by an aunt who was able to support her through secondary school. As a young person, she was shocked when she saw a pregnant woman who was in pain be chased out of the hospital by midwife who called the woman "too dirty." The woman had to give birth in the courtyard in a pool of blood. This made Joy want to be a midwife to be able to care well for pregnant women regardless of their education, tribe, or economic status. She was able to secure an enrolled midwifery certification, and for over two years has been working at a major hospital serving the Gulu District in Northern Uganda. Her Gretta Scholarship will deepen her skills, so that she can bring her compassionate care to more complicated cases.
Sandra was the eighth of 18 children. Her father did not believe in educating girls, but her mother, a traditional healer, worked to raise money for her school fees after the free primary education program. When her mother fell sick and was no longer able to support Sandra's education, a friend offered to pay Sandra's fees in exchange for work as a house maid. This allowed her to finish her secondary schooling. A brother helped her to attend nursing school, and Sandra collected and sold firewood to cover the rest of the costs. She has since been working in a hospital, but needs to scale up to a full nursing degree. "I had a dream of continuing with my studies to show my father that even girls can achieve, but I don't have enough money." With a Gretta Scholarship, that barrier is removed, and Sandra is a step closer to fulfilling this dream.
Growing up in a family of ten children that could only send one to school, Sister Grace was fortunate to be chosen to receive an education, but still often had to work extra hard—selling jackfruit and bananas in the market, where she was often cheated and beaten. After finishing school, she worked in a quarry with her brother. When he died of a snake bite, she continued to help support his children. Eventually, she secured a scholarship to become an enrolled nurse, and has been working in this capacity. She is eager to complete a full nursing degree: "I am working in a remote area…among poor people whose dear life I love and want to save. I have seen many situations where I need to act urgently to save life and prevent further complications…but I am not competent enough since I lack the skills."
Angelina's father had four wives and did not provide for her. An aunt took her in through primary school, but then fell ill. Angelina helped to take care of her. "I used to be around while they were doing all the management and care. Unfortunately, my aunt passed away in the hospital after a month of care." Angelina went back to her village to try to save for school fees, eventually finishing as a school dependent with some help from her mother. The first time she applied to nursing school, she was not able to afford the fees. The second time, she received a government scholarship to complete her CN–an entry level-nursing certificate that does not meet international standards. Angelina wants to upgrade to a full nursing degree "because CNs are limited at work…certain procedures are not allowed to be done by them. I would also love to gain better communication skills to enable me to bring hope to patients better, as nurses used to do during my aunt's sickness."
Moses is from the Moroto District near the Kenyan border. His father died when he was young, and his stepfather was abusive of his mother. Like many children in his community he herded cattle until a disease killed them all, and only then began primary school, where he turned out to be an exceptional student. He won a scholarship through secondary school and then received a scholarship to become an enrolled nurse, returning to work in the health center in the community where he grew up. He notes that there are only five nurses there, and he often has to refer patients to the regional hospital because he is limited in his ability to handle the varied health needs of patients. He is eager to gain the knowledge and skills to better manage diverse health conditions that he would otherwise have to refer to the hospital.
Vivian grew up one of 12 children in a poor agricultural family in Iganga District. Like many of her siblings, she expected to be married off early to reduce expenses on the family, but an older sister took her in and helped her with her education. When the funds ran out, Vivian had to take two years away from school, raising pigs, chickens, and crops. She and her father at one point added brickmaking to their endeavors to raise funds for schooling. She became inspired to be a nurse when her brother had to have three major operations to save his life. She stayed with him during these operations and was so impressed at his survival. Eventually, she was able to complete her certificate as an enrolled nurse, although she had to accrue some debt along the way, since the family's pigs died in the middle of her nursing studies, leaving her without funds for the fees to finish. She has been working successfully in a hospital, where her willingness to work hard has earned her significant responsibilities in the maternity and neonatal wards. Yet she feels a real need to improve her knowledge and skills. She has not been able to save money, instead paying off her past educational debt. She is grateful that a Gretta Scholarship to complete her Diploma in Nursing will allow her to "improve…skills and knowledge, including communication skills that will enable me to bring hope to mothers and patients in general."
Simon lost both parents in childhood, three of his four siblings also died. A good Samaritan in the neighborhood took him in and saw to his primary schooling, and then a local priest helped him to continue his education. He received a Uganda Catholic Medical Bureau scholarship to train as an enrolled nurse, and is currently working in a district health center. "The world still needs more health personnel because I am always overwhelmed at the number of the sick who seek medical assistance…" He looks forward to enhancing his skills and completing his Diploma in Nursing with the help of a Gretta Scholarship.


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Messiah The Consequences of an Idea by Handel
Posted on April 22, 2022 by Camerata Chicago
Messiah: The Consequences of an Idea by Handel
"I did see all heaven before me and the great God himself"
The story of the Messiah by George Frideric Handel is drawn from numerous strands which intertwine together to bring the Word through music to millions every year.
Handel was born in 1685, the same year as Bach. Bach knew of Handel and enjoyed his music. They were born only 80 miles apart, and Bach wanted to meet the man, but never quite achieved that. Bach traveled to Halle, Handel's home town in Germany, in 1719 on business, but Handel had actually left just the day before.
Handel's father disliked music and forbade little George from learning but somehow he drank in the wonders of music. His aunt smuggled a silent keyboard into the attic and so he learned in secret. Then on an outing the little seven year old boy went with his father, who was a barber surgeon, to visit a client, the Duke of Prussia. George saw an organ at the Duke's residence and sat down and played it. The mesmerized Duke insisted that his father give the boy lessons. His life changed forever!
Later, Handel went to Italy where he honed his craft writing Italian Opera and then he moved to London.
How Handel came to write Messiah – an Oratorio
Handel took London by storm in writing and performing Italian operas which were very trendy in early 18th century London. Suddenly the good and the great lost their interest in opera. Too many were being performed by too many theatres and opera houses and Handel's audiences dwindled.
So he turned to the Oratorio for his musical productions. The Oratorio was invented, if you will, by Philip Neri. In 1556 Neri founded contemporary church services to attract the youth of the day in a building called an Oratory. He founded the order of the Oratorians in Rome. The Oratorio is a musical form setting bible stories and scenes from sacred history to music without any dramatic staging, using an orchestra, choir and soloists.
At the same time Handel's friend Charles Jennens, a landowner and patron of the arts, wrote a theologically curated collection of Scriptures taken from the The King James Bible and the great Bible from 1539, inviting Handel to compose the music for it. They had already collaborated on an Oratorio called Saul which was very successful, partly because it was written in English.
Jennens writes to a friend in 1741:
"Handel says he will do nothing next winter, but I hope I shall persuade him to set another Scripture collection I have made for him, and perform it for his own benefit in Passion Week. I hope he will lay out his whole genius and skill upon it, that the composition may excel all his former compositions, as the subject excels every other subject. The subject is Messiah."
Handel took up the project and wrote at a feverish pace … writing 100 pages (of 260) of it in 6 days and completing the Oratorio in just 24 days …. an extraordinary feat. Handel writing at that pace wasn't unusual, but he was certainly inspired in his writing of this great Oratorio for while composing in tears he had a vision, saying to his servant "I did think I did see all Heaven before me, and the great God Himself seated on His throne, with His company of Angels"!
The first performance in Ireland in 1742 was a great success, but when he took it to London the following year it was a failure because many people at the time thought it was sacrilegious to have scripture sung in a theatre by music hall singers.
How Messiah came to be celebrated as the greatest choral work of all time
Seven years went by. Then Handel was struck by a groundbreaking idea … holding a benefit performance for the Foundling Hospital, the world's first ever incorporated charity which was set up by Captain Thomas Coram to take in abandoned children. It had become celebrated by members of high society in London and a tourist attraction but it needed funds for its new chapel.
This idea made history! The Foundling Hospital eagerly allowed Handel to put on a huge performance of the Messiah in 1750 to raise funds, not in a theatre but in the hospital itself. He performed it there every year until he died in 1759. This is why the tradition of holding a performance of Messiah every year began and has been happening all over world for nearly 270 years.
Actually, these concerts started more than one tradition. The other is that the audience stands for the Hallelujah Chorus. King George II was present at one of these Foundling Hospital performances and he stood up during the Hallelujah Chorus. Everyone in the presence of the King also therefore had to stand and so the phenomenon was born. There are various theories as why the King rose to his feet at the point:
1. King George II happened to arrive late immediately before the Hallelujah Chorus. Everyone had to stand.
2. He had fallen asleep in the preceding numbers and stood up in sheer shock at the tumultuous sounds from the orchestra and choir.
3. He was truly moved and excited by the rousing chorus and stood up.
Perhaps it was the power of the verse Handel was using to write the Hallelujah Chorus from the book of Revelation 19:16 "Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth".
Camerata Chicago will perform the Hallelujah Chorus twice in its performances on December 10 and 11 – the second time inviting the audience to join in for a truly rousing finale to what promises to be a fabulous concert.
The consequences of one idea that Handel had are amazing … he was directly responsible for saving the lives of over 25,000 children, his Oratorio became a sensation, people all over the world perform it every year, and it has become the most celebrated piece of choral music ever written. It has been sung more often and heard by more people than any other single piece of music in the last 300 years. Some wonderful scriptural verses are sung to millions of people annually, and as the librettist Jennens put it "the subject excels every other subject. The subject is Messiah."
Bartholomew Hall, Operations Director, Camerata Chicago
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