Remembering Lorin Maazel
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Internationally renowned composer, violinist and conductor, Maazel dies at [mm] 84
That’s definitely Harrison Birtwistle I hear
Composer Sir Harrison Birtwistle turns 80
Fiction or Non-Fiction? The Running of the Bull-S*#%
Bill Hillmann, an Ameican who wrote the book “Fiesta, How to Survive the Bulls of Pamplona”, was gored twice at the running of the bulls.
It ain’t easy being me!
A University of Virginia study showed that people would prefer to give themselves electric shocks rather than simply sit quietly alone with their own thoughts!
Back-step
The British Ballroom Dance Council is proposing to change the definition of a dance partnership to “one man and one woman” in order to block same-sex couples from competing.
“No ‘bats’ required in our belfry.”
Christ Church cathedral is getting a new 2.4 million-dollar Bell Spire with 4 custom-cast bronze bells. However, there will be no need for a bell-ringer as they will be operated electronically.
Charlsey Gardiner
In “Being There” Chauncey Gardiner, relying on his humble gardening experience, transforms into a powerful and influential politician. Perhaps Prince Charles is hoping for a similar path? Highgrove Garden has been a life-long project and passion for the Heir to the British Throne.
Royal Ass-cot?
Opening day at the Royal Ascot horse-races is more about “being seen” than seeing the racing; and “over-the-top” hats play a large part in the festivities.
Only in Vancouver!
There was a shooting at a Starbucks in Yaletown followed by a high-speed “bike-chase” as officers on bicycles pursued the suspect around the Seawall while exchanging gunfire!
Unwelcome Mat
A Montreal Housing development has removed “anti-homeless spikes” from a ledge in front of its building after facing a “twitter storm” of criticism. These devises are been increasingly being installed in cities around the globe to deter loitering.
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