Dec 13, 2012

from occupied palestine.....the teenagers want to make a "Happy" video, too

The Teenagers of Palestine Want to Make a "Happy" Video, too.......



......trying to understand the middle east and the arab-israeli conflict....here is a student enjoying his birthday...I am so sorry for all of the young lives that are lost on each side.

I would like to try and depict individuals just trying to live in peace and go to school, cooking....celebrating a birthday.

I am sure anyone would say I am just being too simple.



This seems like a very, very lovely young man and I am sad for his loss.  I know his mom is sad, too.


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Mohamed was born in 12-12-1995 and killed by IDF in 12-12-2012 - In this pic, he celebrates his bday at his school. pic.twitter.com/iPAlMmci>.........

Dec 8, 2012

Interview: Former Rolling Stones Guitarist Mick Taylor Discusses Gear, Bluesbreakers, Iridium and The Stones


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SlowhandKev

It's not fair that Damian keeps stealing things off of my bucket list! Great conversation with a true legend.
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toothmonkey

Awesome interview! I loved your Ken Scott/Beatles stories, too! Can I hire you to ghostwrite by autobiography?
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dfanelli

Um, yes.
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cosmicoz

I had the distinct honor of being Mick's guitar roadie during the 1982 John Mayall Bluesbreakers tour. One night before a show he and I were hanging out together backstage, shooting the bull.
I had his legendary sunburst Les Paul strapped on (the very one he mentions in the article, I believe), to tune it up after a string change. While talking, I was gesturing with my hands and briefly removed them both from the guitar.
Big mistake! At that precise moment, the strap disconnected from the guitar, and the Les Paul fell straight down onto the floor between us. You know how heavy those suckers are. It hit the floor on edge with a loud thud. =80
We both looked down at the guitar.
Horrified and speechless, I looked at Mick. He looked at me, and calmly said "Well, best pick it up then," in his trademark soft-spoken manner.
I quickly picked up the Les Paul, and gave it a thorough inspection for any damage. Not even a scratch. Thank. God.
An amazing testament to the guitar, and to the man.
- Mike LePage
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dfanelli

Cool story, Mike! I can totally picture him saying that.
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slayerswine

Damian,
Great interview ! I saw Mick in 2000 @ The Abbey Pub in Chicago and he blew my mind. All hands and fingers like Jeff Beck. He is also my favorite lead player The Stones ever had. I'll take "Let It Bleed" anyday as their best release.
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dfanelli

thanks -- and i totally agree!

Dec 7, 2012

Duchess of Cambridge hoax call nurse found dead



Duchess of Cambridge hoax call nurse found dead

The hospital paid tribute to "a first-class nurse"

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A nurse at a London hospital who took a hoax call about the Duchess of Cambridge has been found dead.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge said in a statement they were "deeply saddened" by the death of the nurse, named as Jacintha Saldanha.
King Edward VII hospital paid tribute to "a first class nurse" who was the "victim of a hoax call."
Details of the pregnant duchess's medical condition were unwittingly revealed to two Australian DJs.
The DJs, from Sydney radio station 2Day FM - which says it is preparing a statement - posed as the Queen and Prince Charles in a call early on Tuesday morning.
The duchess had been admitted on Monday for acute morning sickness, and was discharged on Thursday.
'Excellent nurse'

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We can confirm that Jacintha was recently the victim of a hoax call to the hospital ...[we had] been supporting her throughout this difficult time”
John Lofthouse King Edward VII chief executive
BBC royal correspondent Peter Hunt said he understood Mrs Saldanha - who was married with two children - was the person who answered the call from the Australian DJs and was not the nurse who discussed the duchess's medical condition.
Mrs Saldanha, a duty nurse, answered the telephone because it was 05:30 GMT in the morning and there was no receptionist on duty.
The BBC understands Mrs Saldanha had not been suspended or disciplined by the hospital.
The BBC's Nicholas Witchell said it had been suggested to him that she had felt "very lonely and confused" as a result of what had happened.
The St James's Palace statement said the duke and duchess "were looked after so wonderfully well at all times by everybody at King Edward VII Hospital, and their thoughts and prayers are with Jacintha Saldanha's family, friends and colleagues at this very sad time".
A palace spokesman later added that "at no point did the palace complain to the hospital about the incident".
"On the contrary, we offered our full and heartfelt support to the nurses involved and hospital staff at all times."
In a statement outside the hospital, King Edward VII chief executive John Lofthouse said: "We can confirm that Jacintha was recently the victim of a hoax call to the hospital.
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge The duchess left the hospital on Thursday
"The hospital had been supporting her throughout this difficult time."
He added: "Jacintha has worked at the King Edward VII's Hospital for more than four years.
"She was an excellent nurse and well-respected and popular with all of her colleagues."
Royal College of Nursing chief executive Dr Peter Carter, meanwhile, said it was "deeply saddening that a simple human error due to a cruel hoax could lead to the death of a dedicated and caring member of the nursing profession".
Scotland Yard said officers were called at 09:35 GMT on Friday after reports of a woman found unconscious at an address in Weymouth Street, central London. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police said the death was not being treated as suspicious.
'Very sorry' The prank call - made by presenters Mel Greig and Michael Christian - was pre-recorded before it was assessed by lawyers and broadcast on 2Day FM.
Speaking on their show, they called it the "easiest prank call ever made" and described their mock British accents as "terrible".

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We're very sorry if we've caused any issues and we're glad to hear that Kate is doing well”
Presenters' initial apology
In the call, another nurse was tricked into revealing specific confidential information about the duchess's medical condition.
The DJs later apologised saying they were "very surprised that our call was put through".
"We thought we'd be hung up on as soon as they heard our terrible accents.
"We're very sorry if we've caused any issues and we're glad to hear that Kate is doing well."
The Twitter accounts of both presenters have now been deleted while the BBC's Duncan Kennedy, in Sydney, said it was difficult to get on the 2Day FM website.
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (Acma) has said it had received complaints about the call.
Radio station 2Day FM has previously been in trouble with Acma for incidents including one when a 14-year-old girl revealed on air that she had been raped.

Dec 6, 2012

I Just Want To Get On The Plane And Go.....


 Writing to travel guru Peter Greenberg...............

I saw your report today about Air Tahiti Nui.  I used to go from LA to Paris with my kids for a month vacation.  It was offered from France Vacations which has used Air Tahiti Nui and I believe the company has changed somewhat since then. 

Actually I think they used a different airlines then; it may have been a subsidiary of Air France because the good food and Bordeaux wine was supplied by Air France.  The airfare, in summer, because I was bound by he school vacations, was less than 600 dollars each including 5 days in Paris at a three star hotel with breakfast included; basically chocolat chaux and du pain au chcolat which I think my children have embedded in their minds forever.  I divided the package.

It sounds expensive doesn't it?  Actually, it was not because part of the time we stayed at a gite, which is a farmhouse subsidized by the French government for tourism and to help the rural farmers.  It was a grand experience.  Yes, there were drawbacks, for instance, being out in the country without transportation.  What a learning experience and what wonderful memories with my children. 

All of the people at work would ask me how did I do it and I would tell all of my tricks--I am not sure anyone ever believed me but many people wanted to try it.  I also did a lot of research which was fun, too.  I spent a lot of time at the library.

Even though time has passed it was still a very inexpensive price even back then--I also took the time to drive to Los Angeles from San Diego, many folks do not want to do that, to get the cheap fare and good package deal and I also did not want to change planes with little kids at a busy airport. 

When my kids were around 17 we got a real good price a few times after Christmas--LA to London.  One time I went for about 150.00 each way.  I remember distinctly because BA dropped their price to 100.00 right after that.  It came to about 750.00 round trip for the two of us. 

Another time time I took my daughter to see Phantom of the Opera in London in Feb for her birthday.  It was snowing and the trip turned into a winter wonderland.  I love your idea and as you can see I love going on a vacay.  I can still find some good prices but not quite as good comparatively.

Really, the kids talked forever about walking in the snow to see "Mousetrap."  We just happened to see that, too, and for a very good price.

What are your tips for a trip to London after Christmas.  I will be interviewing the Savile Row Tailor and Shirtmaker Sean O' Flynn and I am really excited about that, but, as usual, I am always on a budget.

As you said on your show today Air Tahiti goes from Tahiti to LA to Paris regularly.  One time I also got a got price on Air New Zealand, as well.  Calling in, as you said, the very nice lady told me plenty of airlines go back and forth every day from Australia, New Zealand, etc., to London with a stop in Los Angeles.  At some point there are plenty of seats that have to be filled in.  Yes, I love your tips and I also love taking the train from San Diego to Union Station and the fast and inexpensive bus to the airport.  I am one of those people that loves the journey as much as the destiny.

chloe louise...love you show