History and People
This is very sad news that went under the COVID radar. Blase was a great man of action and deep thought, with the highest ability to express his moral and ethical ideas. I love him so much for what I have learned from him. I am working on a project now where I have relied…
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Thanks to my friend, Myles Cummings, now in the UK, who steered me to an interesting article with very ominous overtones about the FBI coordination with banks for the crackdown upon the Occupy Movement activities. SEE: http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2012/dec/29/fbi-coordinated-crackdown-occupy I have written in earlier blog entries on this site about my philosophical support for the Occupy movement and…
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A lot of bad news flowing around these days and the news about Richie Havens’ death can be added to the unfortunate list. ABOUT RICHIE HAVENS As a guitarist I have been greatly influenced by Havens’ guitar playing style and the wonderful sound of his music. His voice resonates in a profound way and his energy is captivating. I was fortunate…
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I remember being deeply thrilled with wonderment when I first heard John Corigliano’s Concerto for Oboe and Orchestra. It seemed so new and insane, yet ancient to my ears in a wonderful sort of way. Movement #1 Movement #3 It is a wild ride, so nice. John Corigliano: www.johncorigliano.com
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A lot of good things in the performance of this tune.
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THIS ARTICLE provides useful information about some fantastic, off-the-beaten-track places to go in the Philippines. I already had my own list of places for reclining and recreating in the Philippines, but this list adds several new and astonishing ones to the mix. CLICK HERE
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For those who have not heard Uncle Pen, here is your chance! Listen to Uncle Pen
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http://finance.yahoo.com/news/want-to-live-to-100–sleep.html This article was an interesting read, in my view. It’s time to put everything in balance.
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POETRY OF THE TALIBAN I know that the Taliban are not necessarily Arabs, nor are they known for their poetic works, but this article sounds promising about a new book about the Poetry of the Taliban. Read about the book, Poetry of the Taliban, HERE An interesting and important read. Salam Verses of the Holy Q’uran…
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I love this photo because it illustrates the unflagging willingness of a true filmmaker to do anything, including going eye to eye with the king of the forest, for the sake of a good shot.
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