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Thursday, July 30, 2020

Jessye Norman 🎼 RIP 🙏🏻

Jessye Norman 🌹 Rest in Peace
30 September 2019
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Opera Singer Jessye Norman - One of the most renowned sopranos of the 20th Century - has died at the age of 74.
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Jessye Norman - Soprano
Richard Strauss - Vier letzte Lieder 
Four Last Songs
III. Beim Schlafengehen
 Hermann Hesse
Gewandhausorchester  Leipzig, l982
Conducted by Kurt Masur

Comments:
  • Altonahh10 : Masur was always mentioned as one of the Strauss experts. And how he treats this delicate music is a sensation. Norman is a miracle. She is floating on the orchestra, her breath, the breaks, the transitions she creates are unique. And once again it seems as if Strauss knew that one day there would be a soprano who completely understood his intentions. Jessye Norman has it all.  
  • Felipe Zava:  This is, in my humble opinion, one of the most beautiful and ethereal melodies of western music. Die Vier Letzten Lieder Strauss composed is indeed a masterpiece we have been blessed with.   
  • enriqueali:  Truly one of the most sublime recordings of this wonderful song. There may be equally compelling versions of the entire set of four ( Schwarzkopf and Gundula Janowitz)  but I have to confess that for this one song  in particular, I always turn first to this Jessye Norman recording.   
  • Ratty Woof:  Yes, the singing is superb beyond belief, but the violin solo from 2:00 0 is also utterly beautiful - this is a performance to treasure.  One of my desert island discs I think!
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🇩🇪  BEIM SCHLAFENGEHEN 🇩🇪
(Hermann Hesse)
Nun der Tag mich müd gemacht, soll mein sehnliches Verlangen freundlich die gestirnte Nacht
wie ein müdes Kind empfangen.
Hände, laßt von allem Tun, Stirn, vergiß du alles Denken, alle meine Sinne nun wollen sich in Schlummer senken.
Und die Seele unbewacht will in freien Flügen schweben, um im Zauberkreis der Nacht tief und tausendfach zu leben.
https://classicalmusicandmusicians.com/2019/05/04/richard-strauss-vier-letzte-lieder-four-last-songs/
🇬🇧   GOING TO SLEEP  🇺🇸
Now that day has tired me, my spirits long for starry night kindly to enfold them, like a tired child.
Hands, leave all your doing; brow, forget all your thoughts.
Now all my senses want to sink themselves in slumber.
And the soul unwatched, would soar in free flight, till in the magic circle of night it lives deeply and a thousandfold.

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Belle nuit, ô nuit d'amour,
Souris à nos ivresses,
Nuit plus douce que le jour,
Ô belle nuit d'amour!
Le temps fuit et sans retour
Emporte nos tendresses,
Loin de cet heureux séjour
Le temps fuit sans retour.
Zéphyrs embrasés,
Versez-nous vos caresses,
Zéphyrs embrasés,
Donnez-nous vos baisers!
vos baisers! vos baisers! Ah! 

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Wednesday, July 29, 2020

Music🎺Jazz 📽 New Orleans (1947)

Louis Armstrong  ♫ ♪♫ Billie Holiday
🎺 c. 1949 🎺
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Billie Holiday & Louis Armstrong
New Orleans (1947)
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  • Music by Louis Alter, 
  • Lyrics by Eddie Delange.
  • New Orleans (1947) by Arthur Lubin, with Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, Zutty Singleton, Barney Bigard, Kid Ory, Bud Scott, Red Callender & Charlie Beal.
  • Actors : Dorothy Patrick, Arturo de Córdova, Richard Hageman.

 « Do You Know What It Means
To Miss New Orleans »

First heard in the movie New Orleans in 1947, 
where it was performed by Louis Armstrong and sung by Billie Holiday. 
👇 ♪ 📽 ♪ 👇  



New Orleans (1947) 1hr30m
 Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, Woody Herman
 
👇 ♪ 📽 ♪ 👇
Cult Cinema Classics
A gambling hall owner relocates from New Orleans to Chicago and entertains his patrons with hot jazz by Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, Woody Herman, and others.
Director: Arthur Lubin
Writers: Elliot Paul, Dick Irving Hyland
Stars: Arturo de Córdova, Dorothy Patrick, Marjorie Lord -

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Tuesday, July 21, 2020

Portraits of Medical 😷 Heroes

😷 Portraits of Medical Heroes 😷
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When Steve Derrick, of Clifton Park, New York
Paints a Portrait
There's no such thing as a touch-up
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He includes
Every Bruise,  Bag  and  Blood Vessel.
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Steve Hartman talks with the man
whose unpaid tributes to hospital workers 
have left him wealthy beyond words.
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☝️   📽   ☝️  🙏  ☝️   📽   ☝️
CBS Sunday Morning

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😷Portraits of Medical  Heroes 😷
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Monday, July 20, 2020

Heat Wave ☀️ Martha ♫ Vandellas

Martha and the Vandellas
Love is Like a Heatwave
Lyrics
♪♫ 🌞  🔥 ☀️ 🔥  💥  🔥  🌞  💥  ☀️  🔥 🌞 ♪♫

'Heatwave' - Marilyn Monroe
There's No Business Like Show Business (1954)


'Heat Wave'
Written by Irving Berlin
Film: There's No Business Like Show Business (1954)
Starring: Marilyn Monroe, Ethel Merman, Donald O'Connor, Dan Dailey, Hugh O'Brian, Mitzi Gaynor
♪♫ 🌞  🔥 ☀️ 🔥  💥  🔥  🌞  💥  ☀️  🔥 🌞 ♪♫
Martha Reeves & The Vandellas
🌞 Heat Wave 🔥
(1963)

Writers  Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland, Edward Holland
“Heat Wave" is a 1963 song, produced and composed with a gospel backbeat, jazz overtones and, doo-wop call and responsive vocals.
"Heat Wave" was one of the first songs to exemplify the style of music later termed as the "Motown Sound".
Lead vocals – Martha Reeves
Background vocals – Rosalind Ashford and Annette Beard
Instrumentation by the Funk Brothers
Although we like the original song a lot, for the recording we have been inspired a little in some details of the version of "The Who", changing even some parts of the lyrics, varying the structure and making the mythical answers of the "Oh, Yeah!".
♪♫ 🌞  🔥 ☀️ 🔥  💥  🔥  🌞  💥  ☀️  🔥 🌞 ♪♫

 Ella Fitzgerald
🌞 Heat Wave ☀️
 "Heat Wave"   Ella Fitzgerald

Writers:  Ira Gershwin, DuBose Heyward, George Gershwin
♪♫ 🌞  🔥 ☀️ 🔥  💥  🔥  🌞  💥  ☀️  🔥 🌞 ♪♫
Linda Ronstadt
Heat Wave
(Re-mastered)
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 ♪♫ 🌞  🔥 ☀️ 🔥  💥  🔥  🌞  💥  ☀️  🔥 🌞 ♪♫ 
 Martha & The Vandellas
Heatwave - 1965  LIVE
♪♫ 🌞  🔥 ☀️ 🔥  💥  🔥  🌞  💥  ☀️  🔥 🌞 ♪♫
The Donelles
Heatwave
(Martha Reeves and The Vandellas´s Cover)

Heatwave (Love Is Like A)
Whenever I'm with him
Something inside Starts to burning
And I'm filled with desire  Could it be the devil in me
Or is this the way love's supposed to be
Just like a heatwave   Burning in my heart
Can't keep from crying  It's tearing me apart
Whenever he calls my name  So slow, sweet and plain
I feel, yeah, yeah, well I feel that burning flame
Has my blood pressure got a hold on me
Or is this the way love's supposed to be
Just like a heatwave Burning in my heart
Can't keep from crying   It's tearing me apart
Sometimes I stare in space   Tears all over my face
I can't explain it, don't understand it
I 'ain't never felt like this before
But that doesn't mean it has me amazed
I don't know what to do, my head's in a haze
Just like a heatwave  Burning in my heart
Can't keep from crying  It's tearing me apart
Don't pass up this chance
This time it's a true romance
♪♫ 🌞  🔥 ☀️ 🔥  💥  🔥  🌞  💥  ☀️  🔥 🌞 ♪♫ 
  Linda Ronstadt
Heat Wave

Saturday, July 18, 2020

Ancient Rome History in 3D

"History in 3D"
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Ancient Rome 320 AD
1st trailer
It is a promo of the large and high detailed 3D reconstruction of the center of ancient Rome. We are working with it for several years, and the final product will be released in a few months. It will be integrated in a game engine, so you all will be able to walk along these streets, forums and palaces!

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 Ancient Rome 320 AD
2nd trailer
Danila Loginov
Here is the 2nd trailer about our large project - detailed 3D reconstruction of the center of ancient Rome as it was in 320 AD. Some new buildings are added, these are most temples of Capitoline hill, temple of Divine Augustus, basilica Argentaria etc. The further improvements are in progress and you will be able to see them in a near future.

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Ancient Rome  320 AD
3rd trailer  
"Walking around Colosseum"
Touted as the most detailed 3D rendering of the ancient metropolis, Danila Loginov has presented his third and final promo of the ‘eternal city’ of Rome at its architectural peak, circa 320 AD (watch the first and second animated promo). This time around, running over 10 minutes of awesomeness, the animation video (part of the Rome in 3D project) features a range of ancient landmarks such as the temple of Divine Augustus, Basilica Argentaria, the baths of Trajan and Titus to the Colosseum (along with the statue of Colossus Solis), arches of Titus and Constantine, and Ludus Magnus.

Danila Loginov
Published on Feb 11, 2018
Here is the 3rd video trailer, illustrating our project dedicated to reconstruction of the whole center of ancient Rome city as it was in 320 AD. Also this is the last trailer before the release of 3d walkthrough, where you will be able to enjoy this reconstruction by yourself using modern and innovative 3D technologies.


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In Loginov’s own words –
We are happy to present a new, 3rd trailer of our project, which dedicated to ancient Rome 3D reconstruction, as it was in 320 AD. Previously we have shown the Forums area, and also Palatine and Capitolium hills with their palaces and major temples. Now, upon the user requests, we have focused on the other location of the center of ancient Rome – it’s now the area around Colosseum.This great amphitheater surely dominates all over around territory, in the meantime, there were a number of magnificent buildings which are also worth to be reconstructed. These are baths of Trajan and Titus, the statue of Colossus Solis, arches of Titus and Constantine, Ludus Magnus, the temple of Divine Claudius. Our team spent some time an recreated this area along with all minor buildings as a complex and added it to the model which has been already done. So we have now almost the entire center of ancient imperial Rome already recreated!

What is our “Rome in 3D” project in general? Broadly speaking, it is an attempt to give you an opportunity to take a look at Rome as it really was, by the eyes of humans who lived there in that time. Due to this, we are already paying much attention (and will proceed) to the level of details, adding realistic materials, colors, visual and weather effects. That’s why we are concentrating just on the center of the Rome for now, just to focus on quality and details.

Now we are planning to add a little additional territory (such as Circus Maximus, Velabrum area), and release our project as a 3d walkthrough application. I hope we will be able to complete it in a year approximately.

The significance of 320 AD –

Lastly, the question may naturally arise – why choose the year 320 AD? Well as we discussed earlier in one of our articles –

As for the significance of early 4th century in Rome’s (the city) history, the period mirrored wide-ranging political and religious upheavals in the capital. In many ways, this short epoch reflected the change from classical avenues to ‘Christianized’ scopes, especially with the rise of Constantine. And almost in an ironic manner, such changes brought about the last spurt of architectural achievements in ancient Rome itself – and these ‘church’ structures were complemented by the earlier incredible specimens built by the ‘pagan’ Romans. Simply put, most of what we know about ancient Rome in our modern age comes from this period, along with the glorious preceding years before the rise of Constantine.

Unfortunately, by 410 AD, Rome unceremoniously lost its status as the administrative center of the western Roman realm, while Constantinople (now Istanbul) had already overtaken the ‘eternal city’ in terms of growth and influence in the late 4th century. Interestingly, by virtue of its newfound status as the wealthiest city in Europe, Constantinople was also called Nova Roma (Νέα Ῥώμη or ‘New Rome’), thus attesting to the power and prestige of original Rome in its imperial heyday.

Thanks, Danila Loginov. Check out his YouTube channel for various other historical reconstructions.

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Monday, July 13, 2020

Apple Cider Vinegar 🧴 Side Effects 😲

🧴  7 Side Effects😲 
Of  Too Much Apple Cider Vinegar
Written by Franziska Spritzler, RD, CDE 
August 10, 2016
#Apple Cider Vinegar from FOOD
Apple cider vinegar is a natural tonic.
It has several health benefits that are supported by scientific studies in humans.
However, people have also raised concerns about its safety and possible side effects.
This article takes a look at apple cider vinegar's potential side effects.
It also provides instructions on how to consume apple cider vinegar safely.

What Is Apple Cider Vinegar?
Apple cider vinegar is made by combining apples with yeast.
The yeast then converts the sugar in the apples into alcohol. Bacteria are then added to the mixture, which ferment the alcohol into acetic acid (1).
Acetic acid makes up about 5–6% of apple cider vinegar. It is classified as a "weak acid," but still has fairly strong acidic properties when it is concentrated.  In addition to acetic acid, vinegar contains water and trace amounts of other acids, vitamins and minerals (1).
Several studies in animals and humans have found that acetic acid and apple cider vinegar may promote fat burning and weight loss, decrease blood sugar levels, increase insulin sensitivity and improve cholesterol levels (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8).
Bottom Line:
Apple cider vinegar is made from acetic acid, which may provide several health benefits. These include weight loss, lower blood sugar and healthier cholesterol levels.
 

Unfortunately, apple cider vinegar has been reported to cause some side effects.
This is particularly true in large doses.
Although small amounts are generally fine and healthy, taking too much can be harmful and even dangerous.

1. Delayed Stomach Emptying
Apple cider vinegar helps prevent blood sugar spikes by reducing the rate at which food leaves the stomach and enters the lower digestive tract. This slows down its absorption into the bloodstream (9).
However, this effect may worsen symptoms of gastroparesis, a common condition in people with type 1 diabetes.
In gastroparesis, the nerves in the stomach don't work properly, so food stays in the stomach too long and is not emptied at a normal rate.
Symptoms of gastroparesis include heartburn, bloating and nausea. For type 1 diabetics who have gastroparesis, timing insulin with meals is very challenging because it's hard to predict how long it will take food to be digested and absorbed.
One controlled study looked at 10 patients with type 1 diabetes and gastroparesis.
Drinking water with 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of apple cider vinegar significantly increased the amount of time that food stayed in the stomach, compared to drinking plain water (10).
Bottom Line:
Apple cider vinegar has been shown to delay the rate at which food leaves the stomach. This may worsen symptoms of gastroparesis and make blood sugar control more difficult for people with type 1 diabetes.


2. Digestive Side Effects
Apple cider vinegar may cause unpleasant digestive symptoms in some people.
Human and animal studies have found that apple cider vinegar and acetic acid may decrease appetite and promote feelings of fullness, leading to a natural reduction in calorie intake (11, 12, 13).
However, one controlled study suggests that in some cases, appetite and food intake may decrease due to indigestion.
The people who consumed a drink containing 25 grams (0.88 oz) of apple cider vinegar reported less appetite but also significantly greater feelings of nausea, especially when the vinegar was part of an unpleasant-tasting drink (14).
Bottom Line: Apple cider vinegar may help reduce appetite, but may also cause feelings of nausea, particularly when consumed as part of a drink with bad flavor.

3. Low Potassium Levels and Bone Loss
There are no controlled studies on apple cider vinegar's effects on blood potassium levels and bone health at this time.
However, there is one case report of low blood potassium and bone loss that was attributed to large doses of apple cider vinegar taken over a long period of time.
A 28-year-old woman consumed 8 oz (250 ml) of apple cider vinegar diluted in water on a daily basis for six years.
She was admitted to the hospital with low potassium levels and other abnormalities in blood chemistry (15).
What's more, the woman was diagnosed with osteoporosis, a condition of brittle bones that is rarely seen in young people.
Doctors who treated the woman believe the large daily doses of apple cider vinegar led to minerals being leached from her bones to buffer the acidity of her blood.
They also noted that high acid levels can reduce the formation of new bone.
Of course, the amount of apple cider vinegar in this case was much more than most people would consume in a single day — plus, she did this every day for many years. 
Bottom Line: There is one case report of low potassium levels and osteoporosis likely caused by drinking too much apple cider vinegar.

4. Erosion of Tooth Enamel
Acidic foods and beverages have been shown to damage tooth enamel (16).
Soft drinks and fruit juices have been more widely studied, but some research shows the acetic acid in vinegar may also damage tooth enamel.
In one lab study, enamel from wisdom teeth was immersed in different vinegars with pH levels ranging from 2.7–3.95. The vinegars led to a 1–20% loss of minerals from the teeth after four hours (17).
Importantly, this study was done in a lab and not in the mouth, where saliva helps buffer acidity. Nevertheless, there’s some evidence that large amounts of vinegar may cause dental erosion.
A case study also concluded that a 15-year-old girl’s severe dental decay was caused by consuming one cup (237 ml) of undiluted apple cider vinegar per day as a weight loss aid (18). 
Bottom Line: The acetic acid in vinegar may weaken dental enamel and lead to loss of minerals and tooth decay.

5. Throat Burns
Apple cider vinegar has the potential to cause esophageal (throat) burns.
A review of harmful liquids accidentally swallowed by children found acetic acid from vinegar was the most common acid that caused throat burns.
Researchers recommended vinegar be considered a “potent caustic substance” and kept in childproof containers (19).
There are no published cases of throat burns from apple cider vinegar itself.
However, one case report found that an apple cider vinegar tablet caused burns after becoming lodged in a woman’s throat. The woman said she experienced pain and difficulty swallowing for six months after the incident (20). 
Bottom Line: The acetic acid in apple cider vinegar has caused throat burns in children. One woman experienced throat burns after an apple cider vinegar tablet became lodged in her esophagus.

6. Skin Burns
Due to its strongly acidic nature, apple cider vinegar may also cause burns when applied to the skin.
In one case, a 14-year-old girl developed erosions on her nose after applying several drops of apple cider vinegar to remove two moles, based on a protocol she’d seen on the internet (21).
In another, a 6-year-old boy with multiple health problems developed leg burns after his mother treated his leg infection with apple cider vinegar .
There are also several anecdotal reports online of burns caused by applying apple cider vinegar to the skin. 
Bottom Line: There have been reports of skin burns occurring in response to treating moles and infections with apple cider vinegar.
7. Drug Interactions
A few medications may interact with apple cider vinegar:
  • Diabetes medication: People who take insulin or insulin-stimulating medications and vinegar may experience dangerously low blood sugar or potassium levels.
  • Digoxin (Lanoxin): This medication lowers your blood potassium levels. Taking it in combination with apple cider vinegar could lower potassium too much.
  • Certain diuretic drugs: Some diuretic medications cause the body to excrete potassium. To prevent potassium levels from dropping too low, these drugs shouldn’t be consumed with large amounts of vinegar.
Bottom Line: 
Some medications may interact with apple cider vinegar, including insulin, digoxin and certain diuretics.

Most people can safely consume reasonable amounts of apple cider vinegar by following these general guidelines:
  • Limit your intake: Start with a smaller amount and gradually work up to a maximum of 2 tablespoons (30 ml) per day, depending on your personal tolerance.
  • Minimize your tooth exposure to acetic acid: Try diluting the vinegar in water and drinking it through a straw.
  • Rinse your mouth: Rinse with water after taking it. To prevent further enamel damage, wait at least 30 minutes before brushing your teeth.
  • Consider avoiding it if you have gastroparesis: Avoid apple cider vinegar or limit the amount to 1 teaspoon (5 ml) in water or salad dressing.
  • Be aware of allergies: Allergies to apple cider vinegar are rare, but stop taking it immediately if you experience an allergic reaction.
Bottom Line:  To consume apple cider vinegar safely, limit your daily intake, dilute it and avoid it if you have certain conditions.

Apple cider vinegar can provide several health benefits.
However, to stay safe and prevent side effects, it's important to monitor the amount you consume and be careful with how you take it.
While a small amount of vinegar is good, more isn't better and may even be harmful.

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