What a whirlwind these past few weeks have been. A week in Vegas, a weekend in Dallas for Granddaughter's shower, then two days in Little Rock, AR and then back to Dallas this past weekend for Granddaughter #6 Children's Choir program.
By the way, I did not get one single picture of our visit in Little Rock and only one from the large screen of Granddaughter's program. Shame on me! But, she was adorable and the program was great.
She is the pretty one in the pink dress.
We have loved every minute of being with family and friends and I haven't missed the housework one iota!
However, with no trips on the horizon, guess what! It's time to concentrate on the house this week.
Do you have a specific order for doing your house cleaning? Like certain days for dusting or doing the floors or bathrooms? I did, that is until retirement happened and I realized I could do it anytime I wanted. And hence the problem! I seldom want!
So, again, Hello Housework Discipline!
It's got to be done, so no more putting off certain mundane chores.
Hello Pictures from Vegas Trip!
I thought I might regale you with a few pictures from our trip that I happen to really like and want to see again.
Hello Rest of the Week!
May yours be a blessed one.
I went to Dallas on Friday to shop with a friend prior to granddaughter's bridal shower on Saturday. She had lined up several places for us to go including the famous Neiman Marcus. But that was second on the list and became irrelevant after the first store.
I will save the pictures until the wedding but just let it be known that I also came home not only with the dress, but shoes and accessories. It was meant to be! And of course, I know that God honored my prayer to find what He wanted me to have.
It is perfect as it could only be!
Now, let me show you a few shots of the shower which was hosted by daughter's best friends. It was such a lovely day and granddaughter got so many nice things with which to begin housekeeping.
The parents of the groom-to-be gave them a gorgeous set of wine glasses and cake knife and server for the reception. Chandler loves lots of bling! Such a thoughtful gift!
She received so many useful things. These are only a few.
So grateful to be part of such a special day for such a special couple.
Thank you Joyce for bringing us together again this week with some "taxing" questions.
1. Speaking of April 15th...what's the most 'taxing' thing you've done recently?
Ridden in lots and lots of taxis. We returned on Monday from a week in Vegas where we stayed in a lovely, huge hotel at the end of the strip called Mandalay Bay. Son had a medical conference there. It is a great place with so many amenities, but it is at the end and not in the middle of the strip, thereby requiring a taxi to maneuver. I'm not complaining; just reality. There was a lot of 'taxing'.
It was interesting to note the different personalities of the drivers. Some were just as chatty as they could be, some served as a tour guide with all sorts of local information and trivia, and others never opened their mouth. It was obvious who really enjoyed their job and those to whom it was only a job.
Oh gracious! At my age the question should be, "What's something you can't do today that you could do a year ago?" Things a changin' and fast! Actually, I am doing some weight exercises that I wasn't doing a year ago. And I have painted some different type paintings than I thought I could a year ago.
4. How often is chicken (in some form or fashion) on your menu at home? Which of the following would you most like to see on your table tonight...a chicken salad sandwich, your mom's fried chicken, a Chick-fil-A meal, Cracker Barrel's chicken n' dumplings, a roast chicken dinner with all the trimmings, or 'hold the chicken, I'm a vegetarian'...?
Chicken finds its way to our table maybe a couple times a week. I like to buy the Rotisserie Chickens at Sams, bone it for salads and freeze the rest to pull out for stir fry during the week. We will occasionally have a chicken breast prepared in a variety of ways with veggies.
I'm not going with any of those choices because I plan to make a big Chipotle salad since we have eaten much too well this past week. They all sound good though.
"Your Hit Parade!" I couldn't wait for Saturday evening, to watch the most popular and bestselling songs of the week being sung and acted out by some of the most popular voices of the day. I most remember the following singers and dancers. It ran from 1950 - 1959. Black and White!
Your Hit Parade's TV vocalists (top, l. to r.): Snooky Lanson, Russell Arms and (bottom, l. to r.) Dorothy Collins, Gisèle MacKenzie.
I did a small painting for a friend.
That it can be so slow sometimes.
A couple blogs back I mentioned that I loved my new Soft Surrounding lace top and would be wearing it to several up-coming occasions.
I wore it to my nephew's wedding and thought it was perfect. This is a picture of me with my middle sister, Gin on the right and the youngest, Sarah, the mother of the groom, in the center.
And then, into the suitcase it went for our trip to Vegas. Last Friday night we went to see the Elton John Million Dollar Piano show at Caesar's Palace. The piano is directly behind us.
Again, I pulled out my favorite top and dressed it up with multiple strands of pearls and felt very suitably attired for our VIP seating. Hubby didn't look bad himself!
By the way, the show was great!
Do you have a favorite top you like to dress up or down depending on the occasion?
50th Wedding Anniversary this year.
Have a great week and I'll have plenty to share when we get back.
1. In honor of the date...when were you last sent on a 'fool's errand'?
I hate to pass on the very first question, but I can't think of anything relating to this.
2. Peter Rabbit, Bugs Bunny, The Energizer Bunny, The Easter Bunny, Rabbit (Pooh's friend), White Rabbit (of Wonderland fame), or the Trix Rabbit...which of these 'famous' rabbits can you best relate to right now?
I guess Peter Rabbit. I feel like I am literally hopping down the bunny trail right now on several levels, both by choice and some not of my choosing.
3. When did you last find yourself scrambling to get something done? Explain.
Yesterday, today and tomorrow? Lots to get done this busy week, but it's all good and either will or will not get done and that's alright. Except of course, the clothes into the suitcase by Monday morning is not an option.
4. Last time you were up at the literal crack of dawn? Why? Last time you stayed up all night? Why?
I am awake quite often at the crack of dawn because of a crazy sleep pattern. But on a regular basis I am up and going before dawn to get to the gym every morning. And this is retirement? I have not deliberately stayed up all night in a mighty long time and it would have been because of an emergency; however, I have stayed up all night due to insomnia.
5. Crack a book, crack a bottle, crack a joke, crack an egg...which have you done most recently?
6. What's your favorite part of a typical weekend? Tell us why that's so.
Sunday morning and evening. Sunday mornings are times of worship and Bible Study and on Sunday evenings we meet with a special group of friends for prayer and communion. This is a special time.
7. What's something I'd find on a bookshelf in your home? Other than a book I mean!
There are plaques of recognition for both Hubby and me, and a few framed pictures but mostly books. We have two bookcases in our office with one containing only commentaries and Bible study material. The other contains inspirational and informational books and material. I have actually run out of display space due to the volume of books.
On Monday's blog, I mentioned that I have been converting slides and storing them on my computer. I found another box of old slides yesterday and just had to share with you a few precious Easter pics from years ago. My kids are now 45 and 43 but they may always remain this age in my heart.


Somewhere Along the Road; a mixed roots approach to traditional Irish music from Runa.
The most difficult aspect of reviewing this album was in trying to extricate oneself from the literary enthrallment of the pieces, even from the start. For a lover of words, pulling one's attention away from such beautiful word-craft would be a daunting task…where it not for the sheer fascination of the musicianship.
Somewhere Along the Road is Runa's third release and it is tight and well-engineered with crisp vocals and nicely separated instruments. Best of all, Runa sounds like no one else.
In a market saturated by Clannad, the Chieftains, Maire Brennan's solo work, Enya, Celtic Women and all the rest, being pleasantly surprised is no easy achievement. However, a pleasant surprise is precisely what awaits the first-time listener. It also awaits the ten-time listener because the material and the performance do not grow stale or tiresome.
This is especially surprising when considering that Fionán de Barra has written extensively with Maire Brennan and has toured with Clannad and his influence on Runa's sound is profound in that he co-arranged, engineered, mixed and mastered the present album as well as playing and singing on it. Despite Fionán's recording and touring with the giants of Celtic music, Runa's sound is fresh and vibrant and most assuredly worthy of attention.
"The Dreadful End of Marianna for Sorcery" is the opening track and it is introduced by Tomoko Omura's ominous violin. Fionán de Barra's guitar assumes the lead and offers energetic and intricate acoustic riffs. His strum pattern fits extremely well with Shannon Lambert-Ryan's clear and gifted vocals.
While known for his sound designing and producing, Dublin-born Fionán's guitar work is impressive. There is a definition and punctuation in his playing that is very intriguing. He plays percussively and melodically and there is sometimes a flamenco feel to his attack.
It was Karine Polwart who composed "The Dreadful End of Marianna for Sorcery" and she has created a tale worthy of a novel. The music develops alongside the story and the introduction and disappearance of the various instruments heighten the interest…and tension. As when Cheryl Prashker's percussion snaps into the music and creates a growing feeling of menace in duet with de Barra's guitar. Isaac Alderson's flute appears and recedes, as does Tomoko's violin.
The conflict is given full voice and Shannon's vocals carry above the struggle between flute and violin. The guitar carries the musical side of the story and Cheryl's pulsating percussion keeps the listener riveted. The tale has an unseen twist and the conclusion of the story, with its driven music and Fionán de Barra's almost flamenco guitar punch, leaves the hearer almost breathless.
Fortunately, the second track—"Here's a Health to the Company"—is a slower tempo piece. The lovely lyrics, again so well enunciated by the clear-toned Shannon Lambert-Ryan, give pleasant relief from the sad end of the previous song.
It is opened by guitar and violin. Cheryl's exquisitely subtle percussion is a picture perfect underscore for the play between guitar and violin.
Cheryl Prashker was born and raised in Montreal and studied classical percussion at McGill University there. She has spent many years in New York City developing her skills of playing Celtic as well as Middle Eastern music. That particular style of percussion is a stunning addition to her experience and is another example of Runa bringing unique and varied elements and styles in harmony to create something very refreshing.
"A Stór, a Stór, a Ghrá" follows with throbbing guitar and bodhrán and duet vocals by Shannon Lambert-Ryan and David Curley. After the first vocal pass, a Celtic version of flamenco palmas is added, disappears and re-appears. Fionán's vocals are added for great layering.
Again the trading between Fionán and Tomoko provide lively counter-play but it is their unison playing that is the most delightful –and this occurs often during the album.
Below is a YouTube link to "Lowlands of Holland" performed by Runa.
"Seinn O Ho Rò" is largely a vocal piece with Isaac Alderson's gentle flute pronounced over the guitar. It is particularly poignant as the first lines are I am sad and weary/Alone in an unknown land. It is the agony of separation from life-long love that gives such depth to the sweet anguish of the song. It is indeed anguish, but it is not despair. There is strength from carrying a love such as that. It does not add to one's burden but lessens it.
Fionán's guitar and David Curley's mandolin open the song "The Foggy Dew," composed by Charles O'Neill. David opens the vocals and Shannon takes over in the second verse to be joined again by David. The unison and trading between guitar and mandolin is brilliant.
A leader of his own band Slide Ireland, David Curley is a fine instrumentalist of mandolin, banjo, guitar and bodhrán. He fits exceedingly well as a touring and recording member of Runa. His talents add a graceful resonance to the sound of the band.
Chicago-born Isaac Alderson began studying Irish music when he was only 13 years old. He studied with the Irish masters and at the 2002 Fleadh Cheoil, Isaac became the All-Ireland Senior Champion on three instruments: whistle, uilleann pipes and flute.
It was his flute that opened the sixth track, "The Crooked to Road to Dublin Set." He is joined by the guitar after several bars and by Tomoko on violin at 2:00 into the lively instrumental and—after a few more measures—by Cheryl's quick-fire percussion. All instruments are brought to bear at the celebratory conclusion.
Tomoko Omura is another happy surprise to be found in Runa. Born in Shizuoka, Japan, Tomoko began playing violin at the age of four and eventually studied at Berklee College of Music in Boston. She is an innovative composer and a bandleader on her own. Her solo album Visions has been warmly received.
Classically trained, Tomoko moved to the US in pursuit of her jazz interests. In 2004, she won the "Roy Haynes Award." She tours and performs with her own band and in the bands of others. It is this wide exposure and experience in music that brings a unique addition to Runa. There is a jazziness and a rock-sense (one thinks of Eddie Jobson and Jean-Luc Ponty) and ever-so-slight hints of Asian modalism in her musical vocabulary. She very well may be Runa's secret weapon.
Her violin begins the seventh track, "Eppie Morrie," alongside Fionán de Barra's guitar. It is a rousing tune about a young maiden who refuses to be wed despite being abducted. The violin, guitar and percussion create a fast-paced and adventurous romp about young Eppie Morrie, defiant and resistant to the end.
Again, Shannon Lambert-Ryan keeps the clarity of her diction despite the breakneck tempo of the song. This is another stand-out feature of Runa as has been mentioned twice already. Simply said, Shannon's voice is rapturous. Her voice is full of color and nuance and the listener can simply not hear enough of her.
"Farewell to Tarwathie/The Last Leviathan" is a binary piece concerning, on the one hand, a sailor who is setting sail in search of wealth by means of hunting whales and, on the other, the viewpoint of the whale being hunted; the last of its kind. The melody is carried by guitar and violin again with the subtlest of percussion. The song ends from the viewpoint of the young whaler about to sail from Tarwathie. Now that his prey has been given voice, his voyage is not so romantic as at first glance.
"The Maid That Sold Her Barley" is another vocally demanding piece that Shannon carries off beautifully. Again, it is violin, guitar and percussion that carry the song at a quick gait. The speedy imagery is well-suited to a song that tells of a hasty and lusty man who tries to seduce a young farmer's daughter only to be out-spoken and out-witted by the clever and witty tongue of the maiden. Shannon carries it so well.
Shannon comes from Philadelphia and was grounded in musical styles from folk to classical to Celtic. She co-founded Runa with her husband Fionán de Barra. Across the Pond, from 2008, was her debut solo album and Runa released their debut album, Jealousy, in 2009. Shannon has also performed as a vocalist with Maire Brennan and others. Also an actor, she has starred in M. Night Shyamalan's "The Village." In 2011, Runa released their second album Stretched on Your Grave to critical acclaim.
"Somewhere Along the Road/Toss the Feathers/The Mason's Apron" is a suite of interconnected guitar solos that move from a raw, slow piece to more lively and energetic pacing. Fionán de Barra's guitar work does not disappoint.
"Mae Colven" follows after and is initiated by Tomoko's strumming of the violin—a very nice opening move. Another tale of a false nobleman and a trapped woman who outwits him is given full picture by the fighting and fleeing violin work of Tomoko Omura. She has great skill in painting beautiful sonic landscapes and portraits.
"The Parting Glass" is a very old traditional Irish and Scottish song. It was a song of farewell after a gathering of friends. The Scottish version is a bit faster while the Irish version is slower paced and better suited to the reluctant parting of good comrades. It is sweetly sung, almost sadly, and the drawn out violin carries the emotion of delaying departure as long as possible.
"Allison Cross" is an entertaining piece about a young man whom a witch is trying to entrap. He defies her advances and is turned into a frog. Finally a princess returns him to his "proper shape" and he maintains his defiance. Fun stuff this.
"Amhrán Mhuighinse" is the final track. It begins with Shannon's solo voice and she is later joined by David and Fionán. The vocals continue until 3:15 when are joined by the violin. The vocal layers and the simple violin are almost agonizing in the realization that the album is about to conclude. The vocals fade and the violin lingers… but all-too-briefly.
Most of the songs on Somewhere Along the Road are traditional Irish pieces. Shannon once said that they like to take traditional Irish songs and Celt them up a bit. Whatever their approach, Runa has created a freshness and vitality that is surprising. The most surprising thing of all is that they have not gotten even greater attention than they already have. That will change.
Trumpet virtuoso Kevin Louis has released a CD with FNMUSICWEB that is adventurous, thought-provoking and hilarious all at once. The album goes after traditional notions of religion without attacking religion; it is open-minded and open-hearted towards those who see religion in more traditional ways. And he gets world class musicians to come clean on their own spirituality without ever sacrificing the musicianship that marks this intriguing CD.
The album was recorded in 2011 and released on CD but the label never got behind this brilliant recording nor garnered any exposure for it. Farnell Newton was so taken with the music that he knew that this album could not be allowed to simply disappear. With the consent of Vallen Music, Farnell Newton is re-releasing the album in a digital format at www.fnmusicweb.com.
Antwan Barrett then opens the music with an electric bass solo introduction of "Amazing Grace." This is not the first time that a bass solo has carried that particular song. Chris Squire of Yes added that to his solo repertoire during that band's concerts beginning in the early 1980's. However, Squire did it for progressive rock affectation. Barrett makes it something emotional and spiritual. It is harmonic and historic. Then the band picks it up with Robert Glasper's bent notes opening a door that Kevin Louis steps through like Gabriel stepping out of the gates of heaven to earth below.
All the while, Koko Jones (percussion) and Jason Brown (drums) maintain a certain earthy tie in the rhythms. Glasper's keyboard carries the theme from Gospel to avant-jazz in ways that only Robert Glasper can. Kevin resumes the more traditional approach in contrast to Glasper's esotericism.
Below is the YouTube link to "Amazing Grace."
This is arranger/trumpeter Kevin Louis' whole point, to see a traditional religious approach that is supplemented but not supplanted by new modes of expression of those same traditional thoughts and ideas. The earthiness of the percussion, the romanticism of the bass, the freedom of expression and exploration of the keyboards can all be seen as extensions of the traditional line. The traditional is not abandoned; it is expanded. This is not only good music, this is fine theology.
Kevin graduated from the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts and received his Bachelor's degree in Jazz Performance at Oberlin Conservatory of Music in 1999 and was awarded a Master of Arts from the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College in 2001. He is a scholar and religion and spirituality have informed his musical approach.
The fourth track, "A Gift from God" was composed and arranged by Kevin. Robert Glasper and Jason Brown provide the nearly funky intro of piano and drums. They are soon joined by bass and by the horn section of Kevin on trumpet and Dion Tucker on trombone. Kevin has assembled a masterful array of musicians who have the hearts and minds to give life to the ideas in Kevin's head. Kevin often stands aside and lets Glasper and Brown drive the emotions and then returns to carry it home. Tucker's trombone is firm support to the end.
The discussion continues on the next track regarding the subject of faith. The question is asked "What is faith?" The response is a direct quote from the Letter to the Hebrews: "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." To explain this, the position is offered that faith is really "a big bulk of confidence. That you believe this is going to happen." Music was discussed as an inspiration of faith. People inspire faith. Life is seen for what it is, and then faith offers something better.
The song that follows is the Gospel standard "Blessed Assurance" another arrangement by Kevin Louis of the 1873 Fanny J. Crosby and Phoebe Knapp classic. Kevin's own trumpet opens the piece in emotional expressions. The song is an expression of looking forward and resting in confidence—exactly what the musicians had described just before. They carry the song with conviction.
The instrumentals provide an anguished expression of the narrative. In the end, however, the line "Will I jump or will I fall?" is answered with a faith-filled response of "Geronimo..." Kevin and the musicians give new expression to what it means for a human being to have faith.
A fitting continuation of that idea is found in the Louis original, "Questions, No Answers." The percussionists lay down a steady groove that acts as solid footing for the questions that follow. Trumpet and piano continue the inquiry and are joined by trombone. Kevin's trumpet is the true standout on this track with the full support of the rest. The trombone picks up the questioning and then trombone and trumpet in unison. The delightful aspect is that these questions do not leave one in despair but are questions intended to drive one forward. Even the end of the song is left incomplete with the horns trailing off unresolved… but joyful.
The ninth track revolves about Dion Tucker's monologue on Grace. It is backed by Dion's own solo trombone rendition of "Amazing Grace." Dion's example of Grace is how often it has occurred that there is not enough money to even pay bills…and then comes salvation in the form of being called to a paying gig that provides what he needs. The other members of the group laugh as Kevin reveals that this is what each of them have said. Grace is not being rewarded by money from the sky; it is the chance to use one's talents in order to earn the reward.
The track fades out to Dion's playing "Amazing Grace" and transitions into his own arrangement of the same song. The track order is well thought-out. This is an album with an intention and a purpose.
Dion's arrangement is almost contrapuntal in its beginning horn duet. Then the trombone assumes a solo position and delivers a dynamic advance to the flow. Glasper's keyboards are almost churchy in the support of the horns' preaching. The piece has barely finished when the startling question "What is God?" opens as the topic of discussion for the next track.
Interestingly, the various responses from the different band musicians are overlaid as a collage and no definitive answer is discernible and that is exactly as it should be. Words like "spirit" and "power" and "creator" can be picked out but there is no dogma anywhere to be found. Kevin Louis is not going to provide the answers for anyone but he will ask the questions with which each person must grapple.
As if to drive that point further, the following track is entitled "Divine Ambiguity-Nebulous Divinity." Again, leave it to Robert Glasper to lay down the chords to reflect that very idea. The horns adopt the theme and disappear leaving the solo keyboard only for the horns to reappear again. Glasper assumes a solo with right hand creating a series of runs as the left hand keeps up the chord structures that have been in place from the beginning of the song. The trumpet re-emerges followed by the trombone and then begins several bars of trading fours until they join in dissonant unity. This is the music of creating the sonic imagery of Kierkegaard and Aquinas getting in a fist-fight.
The reasonable doubt of that track is replaced by the personal and ethical cry "Give Me a Clean Heart." This was composed by Gospel great Fred Hammond. Kevin Louis turns it into beautiful and brilliant jazz. The playing from all corners is clean. It is necessarily straightforward and single-minded, leaving the listener to conclude that Kierkegaard must have won the previous fistfight since he wrote the book Purity of Heart is to Will One Thing. This is a stirring and emotional piece.
The track concludes with a monologue that opens with the powerful line "What we have to focus on is how to become better human beings." This is the message of all the great prophets; it is better to be ethical than to be religious.
It is that sentiment that leads to an understanding that is embodied in the title of the next piece, "Learn Not to Abuse the Things You Love." It was composed and arranged by Kevin Louis. It opens with pure and heart-warming piano and trumpet. Then a sweet flute played by Brian Horton (who doubles as the recording and mixing engineer) appears which gives image to the fragility of what we love. At 1:49, it is by far the shortest song of the album which adds to the heartbreak. The sweetness and delicacy are far too short-lived. There is no time for abuse and no time to take for granted.
There is slight dissonance between the horns but this is pointing to the idea of unity without uniformity which has characterized the whole recording. The horns break off into individual solos and Robert Glasper maintains the unifying element of the keyboard. The song finishes with the unified horns fading out.
The final piece is another traditional hymn of the church entitled "The Old Rugged Cross." This is not the version you sang in church, however. This is more like a Dixieland version of the George Bennard 1912 classic. It is not mournful and slogging but joyful and vivacious. It reveals Kevin's New Orleans roots like no other track does and it also shows just how diverse Kevin's playing can be. He is a brilliant trumpet player and his own grace shows through at every moment. The song is a happy way to conclude such a discussion. Except that it is not the conclusion, after all.
The respect for the past is evident. The excitement of the present is clear. The hope for the future is bright as Chembo Corniel's Quintet provides a scintillating and romantic musical experience with his forthcoming release.
Afro Blue Monk is the fourth CD release from the Chembo Corniel Quintet Grupo Chaworo and features Special Guests Jimmy Owens (2012 National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master Award) on trumpet, lyricist and vocalist Ileana SantamarÍa (daughter of Afro Blue composer Mongo SantamarÍa) and Elio Villafranca on piano and serving as musical co-producer. The release date is September 11, 2012.
Wilson "Chembo" Corniel states that his purpose on the release was to pay homage to two of the great authors of modern jazz and Latin jazz, Thelonious Monk and Mongo SantamarÍa. He and his fellow musicians succeed convincingly.
The album begins brilliantly with a composition by Elio Villafranca entitled Emiliano. The introduction opens with a solo piano which is quickly joined by Chembo Corniel's percussion and soon after by Ivan Renta on sax. The intricate piano and sax trades and combos are tight and energetic, if not energizing.
From this very first piece on the album, the band members light it up. Ivan Renta (sax) and Elio Villafranca (piano) seize attention immediately alongside Chembo on percussion and Vince Cherico on drums. Listen carefully, however, to the driven bass of Carlo DeRosa and a new delight appears. DeRosa moves beyond the rhythm section to become a grand support for the melody in so many places, especially during the third song.
Indeed, the hook was firmly set before the conclusion of the very first track on the album.
The second track opens with percussion but the theme quickly emerges and the listener immediately recognizes the familiar strains of Afro Blue. This is the monumental classic from the pen and heart of Mongo SantamarÍa.
Born Ramón SantamarÍa RodrÍquez in 1917 Havana, Cuba, "Mongo" became the greatest conguero of the 20th century. A band leader who employed such future jazz luminaries as Chick Corea and Herbie Hancock, SantamarÍa was continually in search of the sound to link Afro-Cuban rhythms and African-American jazz. Herbie Hancock's composition Watermelon Man was exactly what Mongo was hoping to find. Herbie played the song straight-up and Mongo layered the Afro-Cuban rhythms on top. Mongo immediately knew that he had a hit on his hands. He asked Herbie's permission to record it and the result was a 1963 top of the charts hit; his only one. That recording, however, was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998.
In 2002, the year before he died, Mongo asked his daughter Ileana SantamarÍa to compose lyrics for Afro Blue which she did. The original instrumental version was recorded in 1959 and has become a jazz standard. Recorded first by Cal Tjader in 1959 then by John Coltrane in 1963, it has been recorded by musicians from Rahsaan Roland Kirk to Gov't Mule, John McLaughlin, Andy Summers, McCoy Tyner and, very recently, by Robert Glasper on his brilliant album Black Radio. Coltrane's popular version had switched to a 3/4 swing time and other musicians have tinkered with the time, as well. Chembo's quintet, however, restores the original time signature of the SantamarÍa composition.
On Afro Blue Monk, Ileana herself sings on the first-ever recording of the vocal additions. The results are breath-taking. Her rapid-fire Cuban intonations over the 6/8 tempo is… intoxicating. Villafranca and Renta trade leads along the way before surrendering to the rhythm section. In the end, though, it is piano, sax and Ileana that take it home.
The YouTube link below is the promo for the forthcoming album and gives the opportunity to see how charming Ileana really is. It also gives a behind the scenes look at the making of the album.
Victor Lewis' composition Hey, It's Me You're Talking To was arranged by drummer Vince Cherico and is one of those arrangements that brings the listener back over and over again. Ivan Renta, again, is in perfect partnership with Elio Villafranca. The propulsion supplied by Cherico and Chembo, however, makes even a non-dancer want to, at least, move in some fashion.
Clarinetist/Flutist Frank Fontaine makes a guest appearance for Danzon Del Invierno with great effect. The opening by the solo piano, however, sets the imagery for a winter's dance. Fontaine's clarinet glides in sweetly and is accompanied so well by piano and percussion. Carlo DeRosa pleasantly surprises again with the bow and bass for an all-too-brief solo. Fontaine's switch from clarinet to flute is another pleasant surprise with a little Ian Anderson madness thrown in for the fun. The treatment of the Nicki Denner composition and arrangement is riveting. This is a piano concerto within a tango and it works. For all that, DeRosa's bass solo steals the show.
What follows is the second half of the album title, Blue Monk composed, of course, by Thelonious Monk and wonderfully arranged by Elio Villafranca. The piece is instantly recognizable but the Jimmy Owens appearance on trumpet alongside Renta's sax makes one understand that something exciting is going to happen—and it does. Monk's B-flat blues piece is handled marvelously in an Afro-Cuban tempo. And this is where Chembo turns it all loose. If Mongo SantamarÍa was the 20th century's great conguero, then Chembo Corniel has positioned himself to make a run for that title in the 21st century.
Blue Monk was Monk's favorite composition and he recorded it over thirty times with every ensemble from trio to big band. While Blue Monk is certainly one of Monk's simplest songs, it is so well structured for leaps into solos—with its four-note chromatic rise in eighth notes—that makes it a great showcase for musicians.
Monk admitted once that the trio setting was his favorite scenario for performing it. However, the Carnegie Hall Concert of November, 1957 with the quintet has got to be included in anyone's list of great performances of that (or any other) song.
Chembo's Quintet takes every opportunity for powerful solos and they do not disappoint. This Monk piece creates the ideal setting for this group of exquisite musicians to enthrall and thrill.
The following track is easily the most emotional and moving piece of the album. Composed by the great Chucho Valdés, Claudia was arranged by Chembo Corniel. This song is a smoky jazz sweetheart. Ivan Renta's breathy sax solos are a smoldering expression of what must have been in Valdés' heart as he composed this. Villafranca's piano runs form intriguing counter-point to the sax.
The listener is jolted from their sentimental reverie as Chembo and Cherico turn on the churning percussion to open the next track entitled Don Quijote. Another Villafranca original, it again allows for the corps progressions that bring all guns to bear. The rhythm section creates earthy support of the high-flying ideals expressed in the sax and piano solos. This is the second piece that keeps a listener coming back for more of it. Villafranca's writing skills are well-honed and intricate. Think Chick Corea.
Vince Cherico's drumming is pronounced and captivating. Come back for more of this one.
The last track is a Wayne Shorter number and arranged by Chembo. It is also Jimmy Owens' second appearance on the album. He fits so well alongside Ivan Renta which makes them a dream horn section. It also features another sweet bass solo from Carlo DeRosa and now-to-be-expected fine piano work from Villafranca. The album concludes with all the players in unison; a fitting conclusion indeed.
One comes to expect that a band with a drummer or percussionist bandleader is going to simply be in support of that percussionist. Jack Parnell and Buddy Rich come to mind. Often the solos were simply interminable as the drummer/percussionist kept the spotlight firmly to themselves…especially Rich. Among the great Latin Jazz percussionist bandleaders like Bobby Sanabria and Wilson "Chembo" Corniel, this has not proven to be the case. While listening to Afro Blue Monk it is almost impossible to keep in mind that the leader of this band is a percussionist. In fact, no one musician stands out above the rest. This is shared ground. For a lover of jazz, this is sacred ground.
One of the great lessons taught to young musicians is on creating space for other performers. It speaks of selfless love for the music and the band-mates, pointing to the music as the goal. In this same way, Chembo has created a band and a band philosophy of creating space and he is the chief example of it. There is good reason that this band, Grupo Chaworo, has lasted for ten years.
He has also found the right way of taking historic pieces and mixing them with new compositions and brand new arrangements to create a sound and a feel that is fresh but grounded, innovative but reverent.
There have been precious few new recordings that have excited me so. I was captured from the opening bars of the first track and was relentlessly but delightedly held until the very end. There is integrity and exploration to be found here… and so much beauty.
Afro Blue Monk is issued on the American Showplace Music label (catalog no. 149635730), sold and distributed by Allegro Music.


text:
Husson University spring dean's list
BANGOR — The following area students have been named to the 2019 spring dean's list at Husson University in Bangor.
Trent Richardson, of Anson, a junior, is enrolled the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
Ryan Douglas Wheelock, of Augusta, a first-year student, is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science/Doctor of Physical Therapy program.
Karley L. McCourt, of Bowdoin, a sophomore, is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
Sean Cummings, of Chelsea, a sophomore, is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program.
Victor Edmund Klinkerch, of China Village, a senior, is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Communications Technology with a concentration in live sound technology program.
Michaela Siona Sophia Costello, of Corinna, a senior, is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology — Human Movement Science/Doctor of Physical Therapy program.
Austin Marre Leighton, of Corinna, a first-year student, is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in healthcare management/Master of Business Administration program.
Courtney M. Smart, of Cornville, a senior, is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
Miriah Chapman, of Dexter, a sophomore, is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Biology program.
Morgan Gray, of Dexter a junior, is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
Macie A. Melvin, of Dexter, a senior, is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications with a concentration in marketing communications/Certificate in Digital and Social Media Marketing/Certificate in Graphic Design/Certificate in Web Media program.
Janice A. Novak, of Dexter, a senior, is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
Alexis N. LaVerdiere, of Fairfield, a junior, is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
Jasmine Cheila Ladd, of Farmington, a senior, is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
Steven Gene Pratt, of Fayette, a senior, is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program.
Kortney Lynn McKenna, of Jefferson, a first-year student, is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
Helene P. Charette, of Harmony, a junior, is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
Cidney Pratt, of Harmony, a sophomore, is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
Renee Elizabeth Smith, of Harmony, a junior, is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
Alexa R. Perkins, of Jay, a graduate student, is enrolled in the Doctor of Pharmacy program.
Kiana S. Oxton, of Knox, a junior, is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a concentration in psychology/Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration program.
CaiLee C. Manzer, of Madison, a senior, is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Studies/Master of Business Administration with a concentration in healthcare management program.
Shannon Elizabeth Kasprzak, of Newport, a senior, is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management/Certificate in Sales/Master of Business Administration with a concentration in hospitality management program.
Sharlene Stanton, of Norridgewock a senior, is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Psychology program.
Abbey Lane Prescott, of Oakland, a first-year student, is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
Chase T. Warren of Oakland, a first-year student, is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration and Public Health/Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program.
Mikhaila Necevski, of Oakland, a senior, is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences program.
Emily Jane Randall, of Palmyra, a senior, is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
Alex P. Bertrand, of Pittsfield, a junior, is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Physical Education program.
Sara L. Edgecomb, of Pittsfield, a sophomore, is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education program.
Jada Mei Lin, of Pittston, a sophomore, is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in marketing management program.
Valerie M. Roy, of Rangeley, a senior, is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program.
Isaac Warren Thibodeau, of Saint Albans, a first-year student, is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in financial management program.
Alyssa Michelle Doucette, of Skowhegan a senior, is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice/Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician/Community (MHRT/C) Certification program.
Autumn Joy Holzworth, of Solon, a junior, is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in English program.
Christopher R. Wight, of South China, a sophomore, is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science/Doctor of Physical Therapy program.
Jessica T. Riley, of Troy, a sophomore, is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science program.
Haley N. Wyllie, of Union, a sophomore, is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Biology program.
Adam M. Eutsler, of Waldoboro, a sophomore, is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice/Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration program.
Michael Lee Quirion, of Waterville, a senior, is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
Mackenzie N. St. Pierre, of Waterville, a sophomore, is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences/Doctor of Pharmacy program.
Jordyn M. Labrie, of Winslow, a senior, is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology — Human Movement Science/Doctor of Physical Therapy program.
Samantha Lynn Pomerleau, of Winslow, a sophomore, is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
Taylor Morang, of Winthrop, a senior, is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Sport Management/Master of Business Administration program.
Shie Aubrie Smith, of Winthrop, a sophomore, is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Accounting/Master of Business Administration program.
Students who make the dean's list must carry at least 12 graded credit hours during the semester and earn a grade point average of 3.60 to 3.79 during the period.
college news, Husson University
Blue marlin caught by Ernest Hemingway focus of talk
UMF seeks artwork for 2019 Art on Campus series
Post-secondary scholarships offered to adult learners in Franklin County
Our View: Safer streets part of building community
Maine Community Foundation Southern Midcoast Committee awards more than $80,000 in grants
Augusta and Waterville news
Get news and events from your towns in your inbox every Friday.
Augusta & Waterville news
Enter your email address*
Select your news:
Augusta area news
Waterville area news

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


That's $40,000 worth of Life-Changing courses to listen to anytime and anywhere you want!
The NEW INSIDERS APP gives you this ACCESS 24/7 to HUNDREDS of transformative digital courses, right in the palm of your hand.
We know IF YOU TRY the All New INSIDERS APP, YOU'LL LOVE IT!
So we've tried to come up with an irresistible offer for you to do just that – TRY IT!
Here it is! For one month you can try the INSIDERS APP for just $1 !
Listen in your car, while working out, getting dressed, doing house work – any time your hands are busy but your mind isn't.
Turn your commute-time into a life-transforming time!
Pick any area of your life you would most like to improve – Wealth, Relationships, Career, Health, Spirituality... Anything!
You'll be mentored by the very best authors – yesterday's legends and today's bestsellers.
You can change the course of the rest of your life during the next month.
If you choose to continue with the INSIDERS APP it's only $19.95 per month! But it's value is almost infinite for the thousands of listening hours of life-changing content. This is one of life's greatest bargains!
Don't take our word for it! Please take us up on this life-changing value!
You have $1 to Lose and literally a fortune of value to gain!


text:
HomeState of #Colorado, water managers, set to work on water-use reduction plan — @AspenJournalism #cwcac2019 #DCP #ColoradoRiver #COriver
State of #Colorado, water managers, set to work on water-use reduction plan — @AspenJournalism #cwcac2019 #DCP #ColoradoRiver #COriver
February 5, 2019 February 6, 2019 Coyote Gulch 2007 Shortage Sharing Agreement, Climate Change, Colorado River Basin, Colorado River Compact, Colorado Water, CWCB, Denver Water, Education, IBCC -- Basin Roundtables, Water Law
Hay fields in the upper Yampa River valley, northwest Colorado. Photo credit: Brent Gardner-Smith/Aspen Journalism
From Aspen Journalism (Brent Gardner-Smith):
Colorado officials and regional water managers are poised to start working together on a plan to reduce water use in Colorado, mainly by paying willing irrigators to fallow hayfields, in order to bolster falling water levels in Lake Powell and guard against a compact call on the Colorado River system.
After a series of meetings held last week by the Colorado Water Conservation Board and by Western Slope and Front Range water interests, state officials are now set to begin investigating the feasibility of a "demand management" program that's "voluntary, temporary and compensated," and water users and managers throughout Colorado will be asked to help shape the new program.
"Demand management, reduction in consumptive use, is an incredibly threatening concept to Western water users, and certainly to West Slope water users," Andy Mueller, the general manager of the Colorado River District, told a ballroom full of water professionals Friday during the last day of a three-day Colorado Water Congress meeting here. "Our agricultural community is concerned that what this is really about is taking water from ag and bringing it into urban areas."
Nonetheless, Mueller said, "this is a time where we have to work collaboratively, with both our urban friends and our rural friends, to figure how we do this together, and how we recognize the values that are important to each of us."
Mueller also told the Water Congress audience that "the River District is committed to proactively engaging and working with the CWCB and the Front Range to figure out how we can stand up a program that truly protects all of us in this situation. To not do so, to not engage proactively in that conversation, would be irresponsible of every one of us in this room."
He also laid out the Western Slope's vision for the program, which centered on sustaining rural communities.
"We want, from a West Slope perspective, our agriculture and our industries and our cities that are going to participate in these programs to have the opportunity to use the water when they need it, and to monetize their assets into a program when they can figure out ways not to use it," Mueller said.
Demand management is based on the idea that if water that otherwise would be used to grow hay, or turf in suburban settings, can instead be left in the river system to flow into Lake Powell, and into a new regulatory pool of water within the big reservoir, it will help boost water levels in the reservoir, allow for continued hydropower production at Glen Canyon Dam and help the upper-basin states meet their obligations to deliver a minimum amount of water to the lower-basin states under the terms of the Colorado River compact.
A recently concluded four-year test program called the System Conservation Pilot Program paid irrigators in the Upper Colorado River Basin an average of about $200 per acre-foot of conserved consumptive use of water.
Fresh turf, in Thornton, near Denver.
Denver engaged
Jim Lochhead, CEO and manager of Denver Water, was sharing the stage with Mueller on Friday during a panel discussion, after they together had met Thursday with other Front Range water providers in a behind-the-scenes meeting.
Lochhead said the Front Range and the Western Slope are united in their desire to avoid violating the terms of the compact.
"No one wants the result of a situation where we haven't come together collectively to arrive at a solution," Lochhead said.
And, he stressed, "Colorado needs to do our part to make sure that the demand-management piece is done in a way that protects all water users in Colorado, East Slope and West Slope."
"From Denver Water's perspective, we're prepared to engage productively, as I've indicated many times in the past," Lochhead said. "We're prepared to contribute our share of water into a solution that would be collectively agreed to within Colorado and the other upper-basin states, if it is necessary, for our own mutual benefit and survival."
The state's emerging demand-management program is tied to the ongoing effort to approve "drought-contingency planning," or DCP, agreements in the seven states in the Colorado River Basin: Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, New Mexico, California, Arizona and Nevada.
Arizona's governor on Thursday signed a required piece of state legislation in order to meet a federally imposed deadline, but there are still other DCP agreements that need to be finalized by a new working deadline, March 4. Federal legislation also is required to implement the regional agreements designed to keep both Lake Powell and Lake Mead operating as designed.
Sand and silt are piling up on the Colorado River above Lake Powell, as water levels continue to fall due to persistent drought and encroaching aridification. Water managers from San Diego to Wyoming are working to find ways to keep the river's reservoirs, and water delivery systems, functioning.
State investigating
On Tuesday during a regular public meeting held in Westminster, the directors of the Colorado Water Conservation Board indicated they were in support of a staff proposal to form seven different work groups in 2019 to study demand management.
Brent Newman, the CWCB's interstate, federal and water information section chief, and point person on Colorado River issues, told the agency's board of directors that the state is not yet starting up a demand-management program; it is only studying the feasibility of doing so.
He also said the state is not studying how a curtailment, or mandatory cutback in water use, would be administered by the state if the Colorado River Compact were to be violated.
Karen Kwon, a first assistant attorney general of Colorado, echoed that stance in her remarks to the CWCB directors Tuesday.
"We are not talking about how we would administer a curtailment," Kwon said.
Newman and Kwon are proposing that the CWCB set up work groups, staffed by hand-picked experts, to explore a "plethora of issues" raised by demand management, including policy; monitoring and verification; water administration; the environment; economics; funding; and education and outreach.
The staff also proposed to set up a quarterly series of workshops for water users, managers and stakeholders, as well as engaging the state's basin roundtables, which meet regularly in each of the state's major river basins, on the issues raised by demand management.
A detailed work plan for the proposed process is to be presented by CWCB staff to the agency's directors in March.
Editor's note: Aspen Journalism covers rivers and water in collaboration with The Aspen Times and other newspapers owned by Swift Communications. The Times published this story Feb. 4.
← Boulder County commissioners set March 14 public hearing on Gross Reservoir expansion appeal
"Expanding your horizons" #STEM event for middle-school girls, February 23, 2019 #WomenInStem →


Download our latest one-page media profile of St. Mary's County, MD.
Facts and figures, plus general information on St. Mary's County's past, present and people.
St. Mary's County has stories to interest any travel writer and any audience. You can review some of our suggestions or let us help you develop something new.
Learn more about the happenings in the tourism & hospitality industry in St. Mary's County.
St. Mary's County Tourism offers high-resolution images for editorial purposes to promote the county. Visit our Images & Videos page for more information.
If you are a travel writer or other member of the media, you can request more information about St. Mary's County here.
St. Mary's County Tourism offers press tours and itineraries to aid qualified journalists with articles and features about St. Mary's County and its communities.


Sometimes the best trips require very little planning or preparation. Although we almost always plan our family vacations, sometimes we throw a little thrill into the mix by discovering an opportunity for a spur-of-the-moment getaway. This is how we ended up with 3 Days In New York City.
I know we've been home for three months now and I fully expected to have this post about traveling to New York City up well before now. Between our son moving out of state, another son switching colleges and life in general, quite frankly this is my first opportunity. The information here is timeless and if you're planning a long weekend or a few days in New York, hopefully you'll find this article helpful.
I nodded my head yes not thinking anymore of it. But the next day, EJ was still talking about how great it would be to take our two youngest kids to New York for a few days to tour the city and of course, see the play. Quietly he looked up flights and prices for hotels, gathered his information and talked more to me about it later that evening.
We soon realized we could make this trip work. We had a few days before the kids went back to school. The prices for hotels were less expensive because it was after the New Year's festivities were over and the flights were in line with what we wanted to spend. So, we decided to go to New York!
The day after New Year's Day, January 2nd, my husband, our two kids and I boarded a plane to New York City. Our kids were so excited and it had been years since I'd been to New York. We were all ready for an adventure!
We arrived at Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport a few hours before our flight and had breakfast at Cat Cora's restaurant. If you have any time at this airport, be sure to stop here for breakfast, lunch or a even glass of wine. The service was quick, the atmosphere nice and the food was good. The restaurant is located in Terminal E.
We flew into Newark Airport because the flights were cheaper for us. From the airport, New York City was a short train ride away.
We stayed at the Hyatt in Times Square. It was in a great location, just away steps from Times Square, Broadway theaters and Radio City Music Hall.
After we checked into our room, we dropped off our bags and went to John's Pizza in Times Square for dinner. John's Pizza is voted one of New York's best pizza restaurants and we could understand why. Situated inside of an old church, John's pizzas are made to order in coal fired brick ovens. The 800 degree coal fired ovens have no thermostats to control the heat and are operated by pizza men who have gone through training to learn how to make the pizzas.
After dinner, we walked down to Times Square. It was amazing to see the the area lit up with billboard lights!
We stopped by the TKTS ticket booth and looked for a play to see that night. Of the ones that we could find seats for, we chose NEWSical, The Musical. It was a very funny comedy that makes fun of the latest headlines through comedy and music.
After the show, we stopped at Connolly's Pub and Restuarant for a glass of wine and dessert for the kids.
We enjoyed breakfast at a small bagel shop called Best Bagel on W 35th Street. I ordered the Everything Bagel with egg and EJ got the Onion with cream cheese. They were both delicious! It's a popular restaurant because the line was out the door.
It was a lot colder in New York than it was it Houston and my daughter and son needed a hat so we went to Macy's Department Store. It was fun seeing Macy's up close after seeing it every year during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. As we were leaving Macy's, it started snowing!
From Macy's, we took a cab to the 9/11 Memorial. My daughter was an infant and my son was in kindergarten when the tragic events of September 11th happened. It was important to me that we take our kids here to talk more about the events of that day.
There are giant waterfalls where the towers once stood and the fountains are surrounded by the names of those who lost their lives at Ground Zero on September 11th.
From the Memorial, we walked to the Brooklyn Bridge. It was a long walk but we didn't mind walking in the snow, it was actually nice.
After a while, the snow turned to rain and we were all getting hungry. EJ turned to Yelp to help us find a restaurant.
Since we were near Chinatown, we chose to eat at Bo Ky Restaurant. We knew it was a great choice when we walked in and everyone was local. The food was fantastic and they were huge portions, as you can see!
…and stopped in Ferrara's Espresso Bar for a cappuccino, biscotti and cannollis. Ferrara's has been at it's Grand Avenue location since 1892.
After our snacks, we took a taxi back to our hotel to rest up before seeing It's Only A Play. Our hotel was only a few blocks from the theater so it was an easy walk.
We had wonderful seats and the play was fantastic!
On Sunday morning, we woke up and went to St. Patrick's Cathedral for Mass.
The church was still decorated for Christmas and was beautiful.
After Mass, we walked across the street to Rockefeller Center.
Then, we walked across the street to Le Pain Quotidien, one of our favorite restaurants for brunch. I loved the Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad. It was prepared with beets, currents, avocado and mint and was absolutely delicious.
We had early morning tickets for the Top Of The Rock observation deck so we walked from our hotel to Rockefeller Center.
and finally, off to the airport to head home.
We would have loved to have stayed in New York City longer but three days was perfect. It gave us a taste of the city and now we can't wait to return!
Thank you so much for this post! We have been talking about a trip like this for years… I just sent this off to my kids and said please let's do this!!!
That's great! Thanks so much for letting me know. It was a wonderful 3 days in New York and I don't think we could have fit anymore into our days there. I hope the trip comes together for you.
I really enjoyed these pics! The food looks amazing! It is so awesome that you took this trip with your family. Looks like so much fun!
Thank you, Jessica. We had such a great time!
I went to New York 2 years agin& I absolutely fell in love! It looks like you guys had a lot of fun!
We loved our time there, Leslie and can't wait to go back. There's such an energy in the city – we hope to visit again soon.
I bet attending a wedding at St. Patrick's must have been beautiful! It's such a majestic cathedral in a great location!
Hopefully you'll visit NYC soon, it's a great city. Thanks so much for stopping by!


Annie Ruth Clark Currin, 84, died Sunday February 2, 2014 at Granville Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Norman and Doris Clark. Annie was preceded in death by her husband Graham B. Currin, Jr. and a brother, Laddie Clark.
Annie worked at Granville Hospital as an LPN and retired from John Umstead Hospital in Butner. She was a member of Amis Chapel Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday February 4, 2014 at 2:00 PM at Amis Chapel Baptist Church by Rev. Terry Howard. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Surviving are two daughters, Susan C. Keller of Greenville, NC and JoAnne C. Graney John of Oxford; sons, R. Michael Currin Sandra, Charles E. Currin Gwyn both of Oxford and David N. Currin Tommie of Hillsborough, NC; five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 12:30 until 2:00 PM prior to the services in the fellowship hall of the church. At other times they will be at the home of Mike and Sandra Currin.
Contributions may be made to Amis Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Gerald Rene Frazier, 9189 Amis Chapel Rd., Oxford, NC 27565.
The Currin family is under the care of Gentry-Newell & Vaughan Funeral Home. Online memorials www.hallwynne.com, select obituaries.
May you all know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
I did not know Annie, but I know she had to have been one remarkable woman, as I have the pleasure of knowing her son, David. My thoughts and prayers are with the Currin family. May Annie rest in peace and go with our Lord and Savior.
I never had the pleasure to meet you, but it seems appropriate to let you know that your son David speaks very highly of you and you raised a wonderful gift to us all in him. He is a constant advocate for his patients and coworkers. If his hard work and empathy are your influence then thank you and enjoy your peace!
Sympathy from The Beagle family.
My condolences to the Currin family. I am sure your mother is proud of each of you. I am fortunate to work with David who is a tremendous nurse and caregiver.
All my best to the Currin family. I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. My heart goes out to you in your time of grieving.
David- I am willing to bet your mom was really proud of you. Reading that she was a nurse and knowing that she managed independantly almost to the end, I know where you got your strength. My heart is with you in this time of transitions.
I hope you eventually find comfort in knowing that your mom is finally at peace. My most sincere condolences.
I am very sorry for your loss. May the wonderful memories of your mom warm your heart forever!
May all the cherished memories of Ms. Currin sustain you during this time of loss. May God go with you through the shadow of this death and hold you in His amazing grace.
Although I never met you, I am proud to know your son, David. I am sure that knowing him is a reflection of the compassion you had for your patients as a nurse. Your goodwill will live on through him.
May the entire Currin family find peace and solace in memories old and new.
My heartfelt condolences go out to the entire Currin family.
My condolences to the Currin family. Please know that you are in my thoughts.
David, We are so sorry that you had to say goodbye. We hope that the love and memories you shared will sustain you and that time will ease the yearning to be her little boy again.
My deepest Sympathy goes out to all of you during this time. I would like to say I am glad to have known your Mom as she was a positive influence in my early years keeping me and David in line. God Bless.
Knowing Mrs. Currin's wonderful and caring son, David, I can only suspect that she was too was warm and generous. My thoughts are with David and his family.
David, you and your family have my most sincere condolences. May the memory of your mother forever live on in your heart.
David, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
David – I'm so sorry for your loss. I pray your memories of your mother will bring you comfort at this time and through the days to come.
I was so sorry to hear of Ruth's passing. I knew her better when all of us kids were smaller, and the family had Christmas together. She always had a smile. She was an exceptional lady. My prayers go out to both the Currin and the Clark families.
David – My condolences to you and your family. I hope you find personal comfort in knowing how proud she is of your tireless effort and support given to others!


text:
John Maler CollierJan 27, 1850 - Apr 11, 1934
John Maler Collier was a leading English artist, and an author. He painted in the Pre-Raphaelite style, and was one of the most prominent portrait painters of his generation. Both his marriages were to daughters of Thomas Henry Huxley. He was also a member of the Royal Society of British Artists.
Home > All Categories > Shop by Artist > John Maler Collier Paintings
Browse By John Maler Collier Paintings
Just Released Title (A to Z) Title (Z to A) Price (low to high) Price (high to low) Best Sellers
All John Maler Collier Paintings
All sizes listed are standard, but we offer oil paintings in a suitable size, painted in proportion to the original.
The Beggar Man
John Maler Collier
other sizes available
The Butterfly (Portrait of Mabel Hamilton)
The Child Bride
The Confession
The Connoisseur, Reginald Barrett
The Daughter of Eve
The Daughters of Col. Makins
The Death of Albine
The Death of Cleopatra
The Garden of Armida (The Garden Party)
The Grand Lady
The Honourable Florence Rachel Hamilton-Russell
The Honourable Mark George Kerr Rolle
The Land Baby
The Last Voyage of Henry Hudson
The Minx
<< < ...111213 > >>
You have no recently viewed items to display.


As an MSP, you're well acquainted with the daily challenges of managing your clients' critical business solutions while also growing your own business. With the unrelenting grind to meet clients' needs first, it's sometimes only at industry events like Navigate that you have an opportunity to learn about new strategies that can help drive your business forward. Over the last year, I've focused my energies on growing my expertise in the healthcare field because of the increasing need healthcare providers now have to protect patient information due to the more stringent compliance requirements recently imposed by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
The healthcare industry continues to advance at a quickening pace. More healthcare coverage, aging baby boomers and a focus on fitness and health, among other drivers, are increasing the need for healthcare professionals. The Healthcare Staffing Report (May 2015) predicts jobs in healthcare will grow by 13 percent over the next two years. IT organizations will be called upon to supplement aging desktops, thin clients and networks with cloud computing and mobile devices that can help healthcare providers scale existing capital investments to accommodate additional employees.
Most MSPs specialize in at least one, if not several, vertical markets. According to the MSPmentor 501's survey results for 2015, healthcare ranked among the top five vertical markets served by MSPs at 59 percent. I predict it will be the top market by 2016, or shortly thereafter. If you're looking to solve the challenges of an industry with unlimited growth potential for your own business – healthcare is where it's at.
From federal regulations requiring industry-wide compliance to the multi-faceted access and operational nature of healthcare staffs' IT needs to serve patients with higher quality at a lower cost, the healthcare industry is feeling the pressure inside and out.
Data security alone is a major contributor to the healthcare industry's IT challenges. Dependence on unchecked mobile devices and outdated computing infrastructures expose healthcare providers to a variety of threats and HIPAA violations. According to the Ponemon Institute Fifth Annual Benchmark Study on Privacy & Security of Healthcare Data for May 2015, the average cost of a security breach in healthcare organizations exceeds $2.1 million. Meanwhile, changing HIPAA requirements continue to plague healthcare providers that are not only failing to protect patient information but also lack a thorough understanding of the law.
MSPs that make it easier for healthcare organizations to comply with HIPAA and pass the new required annual audits will become invaluable to their customers and will be in a good position to grow their business as their customers' needs increase.
Like any other competitive business landscape, it's critical to be among the first to establish expertise in a new market. If you can provide a solution that addresses healthcare providers' concerns for managing security, remote and mobile device access, operational efficiencies, HIPAA updates, and more, you won't have to work hard to sell your services. You will become a sought-after essential expert by healthcare organizations that need your expertise to keep their IT infrastructure up, running and secure.
If the healthcare market sounds intriguing, I invite you to stop by and see me at the Vertiscale KIOSK in the Partner Pavilion at Navigate 2015 to continue the discussion.
How to Zoom in on a Niche and OWN It!
Jon Senger is a tech industry veteran with a passion for creating and driving strategy in new and emerging technologies. As CTO of Vertiscale, the secure Workspace-as-a-Service (WaaS) solution for healthcare, he focuses on empowering managed service providers to grow their business in the healthcare field with simple management and deployment of applications to clients. Jon resides in Austin, Texas and has previously held technology positions with Dell, ChasePaymentech, Qwest and Virtual Bridges.


Here at Cleaning Master we are the specialists for a variety of different products that range from a simple carpet cleaning all the way up to marine interiors. We also specialise in leather and hard floor cleaning both for the home and commercially.
We offer a fantastic service and good relationship with our customers. We give every job 100% focus and always look to make our customers happy with what has been produced!
At Cleaning Master we know that upholstery cleaning can be tough and so that is why we are dedicated at carefully inspecting every piece of upholstery prior to cleaning.
Leather cleaning is not exactly easy, unless you let us take care of them for you for example the tanning process, if done correctly and well, can help to preserve your leather.
We at Cleaning Master will offer the same quality work no matter what type of floor you have. Whether it is Vinyl (this includes Amtico and Kardene), ceramic, quarry tile or wood – We have a cleanser, finish and method that will clean, protect and keep the floor looking at its very best.
At Cleaning Master we can offer you a wide range of carpet repairs, where you may have had an accident on your carpet by either a lighted cigarette falling onto the carpet, coal / wood cider spitting out of an open fire causing a burn.
We utilize the most modern, efficient and powerful portable equipment combined with good old-fashioned hard work and attention to detail. We are determined to provide excellent and reliable service to all our customers. We make sure that all of our services are 100% safe for you, your children and pets. We make sure that furnishings always look their best.
Why should you have your carpets cleaned by an independent truck mount?
It is roughly twice as quick to clean carpets and upholstery with an independent truck mount because there is no setting up of equipment, filling or emptying of tanks, re-loading of equipment.
All of our machines are totally self sufficient. The only two things that we bring into your premises are the hose and wand. At Cleaning Master we will make sure to not use your electricity, or water. We will make sure to bring our own pre-softened hot water.
We will also make a guarantee to make sure that no dirty water will be disposed on your premises; the excess water is pumped back in to our truck.
Cleaning Master will spare no expense when giving you the best quality cleaning and service, and that is why our machines are twenty five times more powerful than a commercial carpet cleaning machine. This means that our operators can work twice as fast.
By far the best carpet cleaning company. Would use again and thoroughly recommended.
Excellent service provided by Cleaning Master. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend to anyone.
Friendly and professional advice given. Was thorough throughout. Result far exceeded our expectations.
Excellent service provided. Very clean, tidy and friendly. We would have no hesitation in recommending this company.


text:
Q: How do i access camera video from phonegap? Phonegap's documentation suggests that there is a single method to access the camera, camera.getPicture().
Now I would like to access the video feed and draw something on top. Is this possible?

A: I made a PhoneGap Plugin for iOS to capture video streaming into a canvas or image:
https://github.com/daraosn/Cordova-CanvasCamera
It's not the best way to do it (if you can, do it natively). I wouldn't recommend it for production apps yet, but it works good so far in development.

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaStackExchange


text:
Fan Center
beyonceonline.org
Welcome to Beyoncé Online - your #1 source for everything Beyoncé Knowles. You'll find here a lot of interesting information, one of the biggest photo galleries with over 100.000 pictures, downloads and more! Be sure to check out the latest news about Mrs. Carter and leave your comments. We hope you'll enjoy your stay and come back soon! Have fun!
"The Lion King: The Gift" Out Now!
It's here! Beyoncé's companion soundtrack to the new live-action Lion King has finally dropped. The soundtrack weaves the voices of Mufasa et al. in with the melodies and polyrhythms of Africa. An extended mix of "MOOD 4 EVA" by Bey, Jay-Z, and Childish Gambino is available exclusively through Tidal. The rest of the album is streaming everywhere. Listen below!
Spirit (Behind The Scenes)
In the gallery you'll find behind the scenes photos from the "Spirit" music video.
Beyonce Talks About "The Lion King" Soundtrack in New Interview
Watch Beyonce's interview for "The Lion King: Can You Feel The Love Tonight with Robin Roberts" special which aired on ABC.
Beyonce.com: The Lion King London Premiere
Beyonce shared photos from "The Lion King" premiere in London on her website and Instagram.
Beyoncé's "Homecoming" Documentary Lands Six Emmy Nominations
Beyoncé easily set a personal Emmy best yesterday with six nominations for her Netflix special Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé, outdoing her double-nominated 2016 visual album Lemonade, and the single nominations she received for 2013's Super Bowl halftime show (short form entertainment) and special class program with husband Jay-Z for On the Run Tour.
Homecoming received nominations in the following categories:
Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded)
"Carpool Karaoke: When Corden Met McCartney Live From Liverpool" (CBS)
"Hannah Gadsby: Nanette" (Netflix)
"Homecoming: A Film By Beyoncé" (Netflix)
"Springsteen On Broadway" (Netflix)
"Wanda Sykes: Not Normal" (Netflix)
Outstanding Directing for a Variety Special
"Carpool Karaoke: When Corden Met McCartney Live From Liverpool," CBS (Ben Winston)
"Homecoming: A Film By Beyoncé," Netflix (Beyonce Knowles-Carter, Ed Burke)
"Live In Front Of A Studio Audience: Norman Lear's 'All In The Family' And 'The Jeffersons'," ABC (James Burrows, Andy Fisher)
"Springsteen On Broadway," Netflix (Thom Zimny)
"The Oscars," ABC (Glenn Weiss)
Beyoncé Reveales "The Lion King: The Gift" Cover & Tracklist
Beyoncé has revealed the tracklist for her new Lion King-inspired album The Lion King: The Gift. Along with several new Beyoncé songs, the LP features contributions from Kendrick Lamar, JAY-Z, Childish Gambino, 070 Shake, Tierra Whack, Pharrell, and more. In addition, there's a song with JAY and Bey's daughter Blue Ivy Carter. Check out the the tracklist and cover art below.
The Lion King: The Gift, executive produced by Beyoncé, is out this Friday, July 19 via Parkwood Entertainment/Columbia Records.
"Spirit" Music Video
Beyoncé premiered the music video for "Spirit" from "The Lion King"! She wrote: "The spirit of indigenous people and their land is within all of us. We support conservation efforts of these tribes to ensure our precious circle of life."
Harry's Bar in London (July 14)
Beyonce was spotted last night leaving a private party at Harry's Bar in London.
"The Lion King" Premiere in London
Beyonce attended the European Premiere of "The Lion King" at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on July 14, 2019 in London, England.
"The Lion King" - Behind the Scenes
Watch two new behind the scenes videos from "The Lion King" below!
News categories News & Rumors Photos Videos Interviews Music Movies Fragrances Fashion Tours Fashion Lines Awards Endorsements Philanthropy Social Media Performances Photoshoots Appearances Spotted Magazines Site Updates Personal Life Contests Celebrities Charts, Rankings & Ratings Audio TV Destiny's Child Merchandise Fitness & Health
Beyoncé Confirms 'A Star Is Born' Exit
by Klaudia
News & Rumors, Movies
Clint Eastwood's going to have to find another dream girl.
Beyoncé confirmed today that she will no longer be starring in the latest remake of A Star Is Born being directed by the recently controversial two-time Oscar winner.
Not that anyone's blaming the great chair talk of 2012 for Beyoncé's exit or anything.
The culprit? The two just couldn't seem to get their busy schedules to sync up.
"I was looking forward to the production of A Star Is Born and the opportunity to work with Clint Eastwood," the Grammy winner said in a statement to E! News. "For months we tried to coordinate our schedules to bring this remake to life but it was just not possible. Hopefully in the future we will get a chance to work together."
Name: Remember me
Role: Nala
Everything is Love
Author: The Carters
Collection: Pre-Fall
Shop Beyoncé
Collection: On the Run II
22 Days Nutrition Meal Planner
Diet: Vegan
Cardiff, Wales – Principality Stadium
Glasgow, Scotland – Hampden Park
Manchester, England – Etihad Stadium
London, England – London Stadium
Amsterdam, Netherlands – Amsterdam Arena
Copenhagen, Denmark – Telia Parken
Stockholm, Sweden – Friends Arena
Berlin, Germany – Olympiastadion
Warsaw, Poland – PGE Narodowy
Cologne, Germany – RheinEnergieStadion
Milan, Italy – San Siro
Rome, Italy – Stadio Olimpico
Barcelona, Spain – Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys
Paris, France – Stade de France
Nice, France – Allianz Riviera
Cleveland, OH – FirstEnergy Stadium
Washington, DC – FedExField
Philadelphia, PA – Lincoln Financial Field
East Rutherford, NJ – MetLife Stadium
Boston, MA – Gillette Stadium
Minneapolis, MN – U.S. Bank Stadium
Chicago, IL – Soldier Field
Detroit, MI – Ford Field
Columbus, OH – Ohio Stadium
Buffalo, NY – New Era Field
Columbia, SC – Williams-Brice Stadium
Nashville, TN – Vanderbilt Stadium
Atlanta, GA – Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Orlando, FL – Camping World Stadium
Miami, FL – Hard Rock Stadium
Arlington, TX – AT&T Stadium
New Orleans, LA – Mercedes-Benz Superdome
Houston, TX – NRG Stadium
Phoenix, AZ – University of Phoenix Stadium
Los Angeles, CA – Rose Bowl
San Diego, CA – SDCCU Stadium
Santa Clara, CA – Levi's Stadium
Vancouver, Canada – BC Place
Seattle, WA – CenturyLink Field
Beyoncé Polska
Kat von D Unlimited
World of Justin
Kourtney Kardashian Daily
Adam Levine Web
Zayn Malik Web
Chrissy Teigen Online
Khloe Kardashian Fans
Michelle Keegan Daily
Olivia Munn Fan
The Nicki Minaj Network
Avril-L.org
The Lambover
DLovatoSource
Name: Beyoncé Online
URL: BeyonceOnline.org
Webmiss: Klaudia
Host: FreeFansiteHosting.com |
Online since: November 11, 2004
Version: #39 by Klaudia
Website Instagram Facebook YouTube Google+ Tumblr Twitter SoundCloud Myspace
Beyoncé Online is just a fansite. We do not get any profit for running the website. We are not Beyoncé and we are not affiliated with her or her management. The site, content, graphics, photos and multimedia are copyrighted to their rightful owners. No copyright infringement is intended. All materials displayed on the website come from publicly available sources on the internet. If you own the rights to some of the content and do not wish it to be displayed here or would like to be given credit, please contact us and we will take action as soon as possible.


The search you have just made matched the following items on Ebay. That's not surprising... We've never found any place better than Amazon to grab incredible deals on things like this. Scroll down to the bottom, and you'll see more wonderful bargains from other great merchants!
Silpada .925 Silver Genuine Stone Fresh Water Pearl Necklace 36.5"
Silpada Hammered Sterling Silver Freshwater Pearl Ring Sz 6 RETIRED R0898 CUTE!
SILPADA~STERLING SILVER FRESHWATER PEARL CHA CHA NECKLACE~N1723~RETIRED!
SILPADA Sterling Silver Gray Freshwater Pearl Strand N1800 Necklace 18"
Thank you for your interest! We hope you found the Silpada Freshwater Pearl that you wanted, but in case you did not, we invite you to try our smart search located at the top right of the page - It's much smarter than the average site search!


What do you do when you need a customized feature for your 3D printer? Do you wait until the company that made it comes up the solution you need? Email their support department every day until they take notice?
If you're Samuele Bianchi Bazzi, a 19-year-old entrepreneur and maker in Italy, you put together a team and take on the project yourself. Bazzi is the owner of Creatr, an Italian startup 3D printing company, and his firm is an official reseller for Ultimaker there.
Therein lies the problem, and Bazzi and Creatr decided to take matters into their own hands. He says that after waiting for a dual extruder upgrade kit for a number of months, they simply forged ahead and made their own.
"We're really proud of what we have managed to achieve," Bazzi says.
The kit is an aluminum design to best handle heat transfer and cooling issues. The extruder nozzles are in bronze, and Bazzi says that the design is optimized to reduce retraction blobs.
Since the dual extruder upgrade kit is made completely from metal, he says it can also handle printing chores using filaments like polycarbonate and other high temperature resistant materials. In testing, Bazzi says the new dual extruders have functioned well in stable operating temperatures in excess of 350°C with thermocouples.
The kit will also include an easy-to-follow guide on how to upgrade the firmware to fully support the new extruders.
Bazzi calls it the Ultimaker Dual Extruder Upgrade Kit, and Creatr says it's designed to work with both the UM 2 and the original version, the UM.
"It's really simple to mount, and has all the necessary components included," Bazzi says.
And not to worry, if you notice that the photos don't include fans, Bazzi says he and his team were printing with ABS and HIPS. The full kit includes two side-mounted fans to cool parts as needed.
For their part, Ultimaker says that, even though Creatr is an official reseller for Ultimaker, this upgrade is not an official Ultimaker product.
And Bazzi says he's still not sure if the upgrade will be an open-source innovation.
The dual extruder upgrade does cut down on the total build volume, but with a center-to-center distance between the nozzles of just 18mm, Bazzi says the build volume in the "x" direction won't be significantly reduced. He says the nozzles will be compatible with E3D versions and use same thread size.
Creatr says the price for the kit will come in somewhere around €250.
He adds that as the company that was supposed to build the final prototype before production failed to meet a deadline, they should be ready in time for Christmas.
Let us know if you think this dual extruder upgrade for the Ultimaker line of printers will work in the Dual Extruder Upgrade for Ultimaker Printers thread at 3DPB.com.


Thank you for visiting TishBullard.com, ShopTishB.com, or TishBtv. You are here at our Disclaimer page and our website will be referred to within this Disclaimer as "this website".
The information provided in and through this website is for educational, informational and inspirational purposes only and is solely for your own personal/self help use.
We may from time-to-time receive commission for linking to other websites or partnering with other professionals whom we respect. However, this does not reflect or influence the content and reviews we publish. Any paid advertisements shown within our content will be clearly identified as such.
I will only promote partners, products, services that I have researched and respect. You agree that any form of marketing and promoting does not serve as a form of endorsement whatsoever. You are assuming all risks and you agree that I am not liable for any services, products, or promotions that I may share, sell, market, or mention in or on this website(s).
It is important to also note that we are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for website owners to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites with Amazon Service LLC Associates Program.


text:
Subject: Go West (The Band)
Written By: whistledog on 10/17/05 at 6:51 pm
Go West were great!ÂÂ
http://image.com.com/mp3/images/cover/200/dre800/e873/e87327te8nn.jpg
They were the British duo of Peter Cox and Richard Drummie. Their 1985 self-titled debut album sent 4 singles into the UK top 40 with Call Me, We Close Our Eyes, Goodbye Girl and Don't Look Down. The album even became popular in America where We Close Our Eyes missed the top 40 by 1 spot and Call Me hit #54. A third single Eye to Eye became a U.S. hit as well reaching #73
From their 1987 follow-up album Dancing on the Couch, they scored their first top 40 hit in America with Don't Look Down (The Sequel) and in 1990, they scored their greatest hit with King of Wishful Thinking from the film Pretty Woman.
In 1992, they took an Adult Contemporary approach with the album Indian Summer and scored three top 40 hits in the UK, two of which reached the U.S. charts: a cover of the 1979 Bobby Caldwell hit What You Won't Do For Love and the song Faithful, which became their third and final top 40 hit in America
Click one of the following to watch a clip of one of their videos.
1985 - We Close Our Eyes
1985 - Call Me
1985 - Goodbye Girl
1985 - Don't Look Down
1987 - I Want to Hear it From You
1987 - The King is Dead
1990 - The King of Wishful Thinking
1992 - Faithful
1992 - What You Won't Do For Love
1992 - Still in Love
1992 - Tell Me
Subject: Re: Go West (The Band)
Written By: woops on 10/17/05 at 7:40 pm
King of Wishful Thinking
Written By: Tanya1976 on 10/17/05 at 7:44 pm
That's the only one I know.
Written By: robby76 on 10/17/05 at 7:54 pm
"We Close Our Eyes" an absolutely classic, awesomely written song!
"Don't Look Down", "King of Wishful thinking" and "Faithful" were great too. Peter has a real nice voice.
Whistle, do you know where i could get full length videos?
Written By: star500 on 10/17/05 at 9:14 pm
King of Wishful Thinking, hands down.... ;)
Written By: MaxwellSmart on 10/17/05 at 11:20 pm
I hope I don't offend anybody too much here...
I thought "We Close Our Eyes" was a quirky little number, but then I found the rest of the debut album lackluster. Go West faded away Stateside until 1989, when they had a smash hit with the excruciatingly annoying "King of Wishful Thinking." Later it dawned on me how much "We Close Our Eyes" resembles Baltimora's "Tarzan Boy" which I recently declared, on this board, one of the worst records ever made.
So, as for Go West, sorry, not a fan!
Written By: JohnTaylorsHeart on 10/18/05 at 7:08 am
Written By: Philip Eno on 10/18/05 at 8:10 am
1990 - King of Wishful Thinking
Written By: whistledog on 10/18/05 at 11:16 am
I voted for Call Me. That song is just so catchy. Loved the video with the 50 foot woman
Written By: Chasey on 10/19/05 at 4:57 pm
'Call Me'. A top, top tune by the boys in my opinion.
'We Close Our Eyes', 'One Way Street' and 'King Of Wishful Thinking' are all great songs though.
I would recommend the very hard to find and now deleted CD 'Bangs And Crashes' by Go West. It features extended mixes of all their top tunes, and has a much better track selection as opposed to their debut album.
Be prepared to fight a long and dirty war on ebay for it though....I eventually got my copy for £18.50 gbp!!! :o
'Call Me'. A top, top tune by the boys in my opinion.
I would recommend the very hard to find and now deleted CD 'Bangs And Crashes' by Go West. It features extended mixes of all their top tunes, and has a much better track selection as opposed to their debut album.
Be prepared to fight a long and dirty war on ebay for it though....I eventually got my copy for £18.50 gbp!!! :o
'Bangs and Crashes' is indeed hard to find. I don't think it was ever released here in North America, which is probably why I've never been able to find it. lol The closest I came was the 12" Indiscriminate Mix of "Call Me". Found it at a Goodwill for 50 cents about a year ago :o


text:
CASEY'S GOODBYE WILL BE A SAD ONE
Virginia prepared to invoke involuntary quarantine power for Ebola
Kanye West's antics force Michael Che to drop the N-word on 'Saturday Night Live'
RUDE: THE AMERICAN WAY
CATCH UP: a recap of all the Harry Potter books
Debt cancellation, refunds double to $866 million in settlement with online lenders' financial backers
The saga of sharecropping: Reflecting on its tolls and the tenacity of family that helped build Virginia and the South
How to spend your FSA money before the end of the year
Ye want to talk like a pirate, eh? A pirate vocabulary guide that's plank-walking good
DEATH DEALS DOUBLE BLOW IN AREA
Escondido apartments change hands for $90M
New Kent Trojan Grill plans opening Dec. 26-30, grand opening Jan. 2
aluck@tidewaterreview.com |
The Trojan Grill, located in Maidstone Village near the New Kent County Public Schools complex and courthouse, will have a soft opening Dec. 26-30 and grand opening on Jan. 2 (Ashley Luck)
NEW KENT — Trojan pride is coming to New Kent in the form of sandwiches, salads and burgers.
The Trojan Grill soon will offer American-style food to fellow Trojans in the community beginning on Dec. 26.
The grill is named after New Kent High School sports teams and is located in the home of the former Aspen Burger restaurant in Maidstone Village, which closed in December 2017.
Co-owners Greg Guy and Carson Diaz have 35 years of combined experience in the restaurant industry. Diaz and Guy work for the Richmond Restaurant Group, a group of eight restaurants in the Richmond area. Guy has worked with the group for five years and Diaz six years.
Both Guy and Diaz have worked their way up in the industry. Diaz started washing dishes when he was 16; and the two have discussed co-owning a restaurant together for years.
Guy moved his family from Chesterfield to New Kent in September and noticed the "for lease" sign in the window at the former Aspen Burger location.
"I moved to New Kent because I knew it was growing, but not too saturated," Guy said. "I built my house a few miles behind Maidstone Village, noticed the sign and realized I couldn't pass it up."
Guy said he checked out the 3,800 square foot space and went to Diaz to discuss opening a restaurant.
[Top stories] 7 Williamsburg residents have received COVID-19 vaccinations, city says, as Phase 1A of vaccinations continue »
"I've been to New Kent a few times to play golf and visit a friend," Diaz said. "I know it's been growing the past couple of years and once I saw the location I knew we had to take our shot. The community is great here and we are excited to be a part of it."
The restaurant is near the New Kent County Public Schools complex and courthouse, making it a great location for the community, according to Guy.
New Kent Economic Development director Matthew Smolnik said he has met with Guy and Diaz and thinks their experience in the restaurant business will bring them success in New Kent County.
"I think their location is a cornerstone for the county being right next to the schools," Smolnik said. "It's going to draw more businesses in to the other businesses in the area."
The co-owners want the grill to give off industrial vibes with exposed wood, unique light fixtures and metal accents. The restaurant will give guests a sense of New Kent pride with barrels from New Kent Winery that hold up high tables and New Kent High School Trojans' logos and sportswear adorning the walls.
[Top stories] CASEY'S GOODBYE WILL BE A SAD ONE »
"We want people to come here and for it to be family-oriented," Guy said. "Come relax before or after a football game and hang out with your fellow community members."
The grill will offer burgers, salads, sandwiches, entrees, a kid's menu, dessert and brunch on the weekends. As well as wine, domestic and craft beers and craft cocktails.
"We want to provide good, quality food for affordable prices," Guy said. "Almost like we are bringing a piece of The Fan in Richmond to New Kent, without The Fan prices."
The co-owners also want to offer community events and specials such as wine night, burger night, game night, happy hour, a corn-hole league and music on the lawn, according to Guy.
"Our patio is a great space and we want the community to enjoy it and come together," Diaz said. "We also want to work with other local businesses, organizations and the schools for fundraising and other events."
[Top stories] ENGLISH ROYALS LINKED TO U.S. PRESIDENTS »
Listening to input and feedback from the community will play into how the grill is run, according to Guy.
"We want to be super flexible and have options for and serve everyone," Guy said.
7 Williamsburg residents have received COVID-19 vaccinations, city says, as Phase 1A of vaccinations continue
Gloucester was the lone Peninsula District team not to cancel winter sports. Now, the Dukes are having a season.
Williamsburg seeking input on enhancements for signage throughout city
Guy and Diaz have worked their full-time jobs while working together to turn the location into their vision since September. Guy and Diaz have not decided whether they will leave their jobs with Richmond Restaurant group or not.
"We balance each other out, I'm a go-getter and Carson (Diaz) is very laid back," Guy said. "You need that balance to get everything done. We have both been in the industry for a long time and are ready to do it on our own together."
The grill anticipates hiring a staff of 10 to 15 including hosting, serving, bar and kitchen staff.
The grill will be open Monday-Thursday 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Fridays 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.-11 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with brunch on the weekends from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
The county Economic Development Authority will hold a meeting at the grill on Dec. 20. The meeting is open to the public.
The Trojan Grill bar area looking into the main dining area. The bar is made of hand carved and polished wood with industrial light fixtures above (Ashley Luck)
The main dining area with stone accents and high ceilings (Ashley Luck)
Latest The Virginia Gazette


We offer Mayday's One Day Fanny Pack Kit at First Aid Store™ this 12 Piece strap-on-and-go pack has what you need for 24 hours of survival.
One Day (12 Piece) Fanny Pack Kit .
The MayDay Brand One Day (12 Piece) Fanny Pack Kit.


It was an overcast and fog-filled March afternoon in San Francisco when I took part in the Mercedes-Benz F-Cell World Drive. The event is both a celebration of automotive history, coinciding with the 125th anniversary of the original automobile, and a proving ground for the potential future of automobiles: hydrogen fuel cells.
The Mercedes-Benz F-Cell is a hydrogen fuel cell and battery-powered hybrid built into a European B-Class body (imagine a truncated R-Class). The body, interior, suspension and handling are all as you would expect from a Mercedes-Benz: stoic, solid, safe and sound. The power supply is where we leave standard expectations behind and step toward, if not into, the future. I was ecstatic to be driving a hydrogen-powered car after keeping tabs on the development by various carmakers for seeming decades; so how did expectation compare with experience?
The first immediate standouts when approaching and boarding the F-Cell are the features most unique to it: the hydrogen emblem under the hood, the power meter on the instrument cluster, the navigation unit displaying Flash Gordon-esque readouts that display your power source and input/output. So far so good.
But then I discovered that driving the F-Cell was amazingly… normal. I wanted a space ship and instead got a whisper-quiet car with room for half a soccer team inside. How could this be?
I got up to speed with a quickness I didn't expect from a B-Class, but there was no triumphant announcement from the tail pipe as many of us have come to expect and often associate with performance. No, instead of a throaty rumble to declare my arrival I had water vapor purifying the path behind me. Yes, water is the only byproduct of this hydrogen-powered car.
But what other trade-offs were there? Honestly, none this driver could find. Overall, it has healthy acceleration for its class, a roomy interior and provides great driving experience.
So, while expecting Mercedes-Benz to deliver a space ship made safe for the road, I was happy to drive a mere reinvention of the automobile we all know and trust today. Add to that a likely commercialization by 2015 with a price tag around $50K (we imagine tax breaks will reduce that number), and you really have to start believing that this is what the future might look like.
Right now, leasing is available to a limited number of customers in three countries: America, Germany and Norway.