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Aminolevulinic Acid Dehydratase (ALAD), Whole Blood
Clinical Information Discusses physiology, pathophysiology, and general clinical aspects, as they relate to a laboratory test
Porphyrias are a group of inherited disorders resulting from enzyme defects in the heme biosynthetic pathway. A defect in the second enzyme of this pathway causes 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) dehydratase (ALAD) deficiency porphyria (ADP). A marked deficiency of ALAD causes the accumulation and subsequent urinary excretion of large amounts of ALA. Urinary porphobilinogen (PBG) remains essentially normal, which rules out other forms of acute porphyria.
ADP is an autosomal recessive, acute hepatic porphyria that produces neurologic symptoms similar to those seen in acute intermittent porphyria. Symptoms include acute abdominal pain, peripheral neuropathy, nausea, vomiting, constipation, and diarrhea. Respiratory impairment, seizures, and psychosis are possible during an acute period. ADP is extremely rare with only 7 cases described in the literature since 1979.
The workup of patients with a suspected porphyria is most effective when following a stepwise approach.
See Porphyria (Acute) Testing Algorithm in Special Instructions or contact Mayo Medical Laboratories to discuss testing strategies.
Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
This test is the preferred test for the confirmation of a diagnosis of aminolevulinic acid dehydratase deficiency porphyria
This test will not detect lead intoxication.
Interpretation Provides information to assist in interpretation of the test results
Abnormal results are reported with a detailed interpretation including an overview of the results and their significance, a correlation to available clinical information provided with the specimen, differential diagnosis, and recommendations for additional testing when indicated and available, and a phone number to reach a laboratory director in case the referring physician has additional questions.
Cautions Discusses conditions that may cause diagnostic confusion, including improper specimen collection and handling, inappropriate test selection, and interfering substances
This assay is not useful in assessment of lead intoxication as it reactivates aminolevulinic acid dehydratase (ALAD) that has been inhibited by lead. The preferred test for lead toxicity is PBBD / Lead with Demographics, Blood.
Abstinence from alcohol is essential for at least 24 hours prior to specimen collection as ethanol suppresses ALAD activity.
False-positive values may result from enzyme degradation due to improper specimen handling. It is essential to adhere to instructions outlined in the Specimen Required and the Specimen Stability Information fields.
Reference Values Describes reference intervals and additional information for interpretation of test results. May include intervals based on age and sex when appropriate. Intervals are Mayo-derived, unless otherwise designated. If an interpretive report is provided, the reference value field will state this.
Reference ranges have not been established for patients who are <16 years of age.
> or =4.0 nmol/L/sec
3.5-3.9 nmol/L/sec (indeterminate)
<3.5 nmol/L/sec (diminished)
Clinical References Provides recommendations for further in-depth reading of a clinical nature
1. Tortorelli S, Kloke K, Raymond K: Chapter 15: Disorders of porphyrin metabolism. In Biochemical and Molecular Basis of Pediatric Disease. Fourth edition. Edited by DJ Dietzen, MJ Bennett, ECC Wong. AACC Press 2010, pp 307-324
2. Nuttall KL, Klee GG: Analytes of hemoglobin metabolism-porphyrins, iron, and bilirubin. In Tietz Textbook of Clinical Chemistry. Fifth edition. Edited by CA Burtis, ER Ashwood. Philadelphia, WB Saunders Company, 2001, pp 584-607
3. Anderson KE, Sassa S, Bishop DF, Desnick RJ: X-Linked Sideroblastic Anemia and the Porphyrias In Disorders of Heme Biosynthesis. Edited by Valle D, Beaudet AL, Vogelstein B, et al. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill; 2014 http://ommbid.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?bookid=971&Sectionid=62638866. Accessed August 10, 2015


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VIDEO: Trailer - SING ALONG Short Film Musical Starring Myles Erlick, Heidi Blickenstaff and More
Sing Along, a short film musical with an all-star cast, has just released its official trailer online. The movie centers on an introverted young man who escapes trepidation by envisioning his life in New York City as a musical. Watch the trailer below!
Myles Erlick, who starred in Billy Elliot, plays the lead role of Stephen, with Alice Ripley of Next to Normal as his mother. [title of show]'s Heidi Blickenstaff is his frustrated teacher; Uzo Aduba of Godspell is his cafeteria lady; Remy Zaken of Spring Awakening is an unfriendly classmate, while Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark's Patrick Page cameos as a homeless guy. Sam Tsui, whose album, The Covers, was released on Sh-K-Boom Records, and Cassandra Taylor, who currently performs in Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, also appear as fellow high school students.
Behind the scenes, Charles Salameno who has produced Broadway musicals such as Stick Fly, Cinderella, and the upcoming Pippin serves as executive producer. Ron Wasserman and Kathy Fisher, of the band Fisher, provide the music; their track, "Revival," is featured in the trailer.
Written and directed by Mark Oxman, Sing Along began production in early October of last year, after raising a portion of funds through a Kickstarter campaign. The film will have a private screening on April 28th and play film festivals throughout the year.
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- Sarah Dodeen
- Amman
- Jordan
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This conversation is closed.
Why Poverty? Is empowering Women at Rural Areas is the solution? or educating their community is more important as a first step?
I hereby invite all my fellow TEDsters to watch this short movie titled "Solar Mamas: RAFEA" about a Jordanian Bedouin Woman who fought to grab the chance to get a lifetime opportunity to be educated and acquire a new skill to support her family and herself. One of the film makers is a TED Speaker: Ms. Jehane Noujaim:
Awaiting your thoughts and feedback.
Mar 10 2013: Sarah, Just a theory, but I think that the answer is cultural. In matrical and patrical societies approaches are different and therefore important within the community.
It cannot be ignored that the hand that rocks the cradle has a certain value if not a lasting influence.
Within the United Nations I am sure you take this into consideration.
I wish you well. Bob.
Mar 19 2013: Bob, I'd like to know more about what you are implying? You refer to the differences between matriarchal and patriarchal society and I see your point. The hand that rocks the cradle certainly does have value. Are you suggesting therefore that you feel that hand should remain and therefore the mother/carer, in this case Rafea would be better to not leave her children to take up an opportunity to be educated elsewhere? By "better" I guess I could be talking about better for her, her children or her community and I guess the answer would be different in each case. In view of the conversation the issue we are addressing is poverty in the community. Or are you suggesting that her value and lasting influence can be enhanced by building her education and self worth (the latter is an observation on my part of how education changed Rafea). Of course neither of these interpretations may reflect your thinking so I'd love to hear more about your comment. Thanks.
Mar 19 2013: Ellen, As you do not post a location I cannot associate any cultural references to you. That would allow me to make a better response.
You infer specifics about Refea ... I was responding to the question regarding rural areas, specifically in undeveloped countries. To enter a male dominate society with the goal being to empower women immediately would be a fools mission. That does not mean that it should not be the long term goal. I was simply stating that a understanding of the culture is a valuable asset in the approach.
I assume by your name you are female ... have you been to a county where it is totally male dominate? I was with a female US Captian who ask the bus to stop so she could get off ... the driver would not take orders from a female. She had to ride until a male ask for the bus to stop.
The role of the female in much of the world is very difficult and much of the "more liberal" countries who recognize women do not totally appreciate this fact.
I am afraid you read more into my statement than I intended.
Thanks for the reply. Bob.
Mar 23 2013: Thanks for your comments Bob. My comment was intended to build my understanding and although I may have sounded like I had drawn some conclusions, in fact, I am happy to engage in conversation.
I can see you are an experienced contributor to this site and I am keen to learn more.
I am from Sydney and have no direct experience with rural areas let alone undeveloped countries. My current understanding is limited to that which I can obtain from mainstream media (albeit selected ) and conversations with those who have had direct experience. I work in an area with a high population of new immigrants and refugees and enjoy hearing their stories and perspectives.
The description you give of the day to day experiences of women in cultures very different to mine is enlightening and it is that level of understanding I would like to build as well as realistic ( but hopeful - if that is possible) ideas on what and how a difference can be made for women like Rafea who have a desire for change.
Am I correct in saying that in answer to Sarah's question you would be inclined to say that the first avenue would be to address the issue at a community level with a focus on the impact of the local culture? I am very interested to know if I have interpreted your thoughts correctly and to learn more...
Kind regards
Ellen ( yes, female :))Mar 23 2013: Ellen, My reply was intended to show that the goal is very important and that we should use the correct tool in the correct situation.
Rafea's story is great ... however the story is about someone who beat extreme odds. For every Rafea there are thousands of others who suffered great pains in their failures and even death. If her journey was not exceptional it would never have become a TED talk.
I wish you well. Bob.
Mar 25 2013: Thanks for that perspective Bob. While Rafea's story is inspirational it doesn't reflect the experience of many other women. In answer to the debate question, goals and strategies aimed at addressing poverty on the larger scale are more likely to have that effect if they address the needs and circumstances of the wider community. I guess Rafea's story gathers interest and harnesses a sense of hope in those of us "looking on". Taking action is a different matter.
Gail .
Mar 10 2013: Why poverty? Because our global paradigms all for a "power -over" hierarchy. It isn't necessary. It's a choice that those who see themselves as powerful make for those who do not see themselves as powerful.Mar 10 2013: Everything that can be done which is affordable seems reasonable to meMar 10 2013: Thank you Sarah. I am new to TED conversations and this is my first post. My first reaction is to say that Rafea's journey in making the decisions that she did was driven by a strong sense of determination and belief in herself. I am not sure that educating the community first (as an alternative) could re-create this level of determination and passion for change that she was then able to use to inspire other women and hopefully the community as a whole. My perspective is not informed by any background other than being an educated woman in a privileged society. While I am grateful for being exposed to a very different context via this video I would be very grateful to hear from those more informed than myself.Mar 10 2013: G'day Sarah
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A good education is a great thing to have however it can have it's down turns. Take into consideration of having an education & not being able to do anything with it like with one's culture, economics situation or isolation, it would be quite stressful to the learned.
But in saying this you can't beat becoming more aware of oneself & one's environment through education.
Mar 13 2013: This is a great comment Mathew. I do have one question, not just for you, but for all: if a culture that does not make being educated easy (the stress of being learned), how reasonable is it to overturn this culture and increase the awareness through education? Is it plausible and if so, what will it take?
Mar 13 2013: G'day Sarah Chang
That would depend on the culture if it is flexable or not & how educated the male populus are to allowing women to be educated? Men are afraid that women will become smarter & in a chauvinist society that would make it rather difficult for women to become educated I could imagine.
Educate the people not just men on human individual rights but of course in certain cultures women wouldn't have this avenue to go down. It really depends on how well the men are educated in human rights & equal opportunity.
MathewMar 10 2013: Why Poverty? Frankly I don't know the answer to this question. What I have seen till date is that it's inherited from family and Not that I am saying it's totally passed from family but the difficulties which yo find in the way to step out of it sometimes break you so much that people usually give up(Here I am not talking about the exceptional cases). Well Empowering women should be the first step as of what I think about it because in rural areas unless and until women are not shown what they are capable of they will continue living the life of mediocrity that they have been provided by their family. The moment they understand the relevance of getting higher uplifting themselves and the moment they taste a bit of self dependence they will encourage it for their daughters and hereby forming the chain! It can go Vice-versa too but i think first step should be taking out elder women and then empowering them and showing them what their children can get from it would signify the purpose of empowerment in their lives. For them significance of the idea matters a lot because you can't ask them to just rebel the environment they have been born and brought up into!Mar 10 2013: It is certainly one way and it seems the easiest and best way to get started on the path to a better life for the families and the community as a whole.
There are organizations that support this approach, Kiva being one. I have about 160 micro loans out through kiva mostly to groups of women who have self organized. I also have found CHES (Canadian Harambee Education Society) to be an organization that puts girls in Tanzania through high school.Mar 10 2013: Sarah, thanks for sharing the video. I was surprised to notice the ability of the women to learn and connect, in spite of not understanding English.
"Is empowering Women at Rural Areas is the solution? ",
Your question reminds me of the 'Grameen Bank' , the microfinance organization started by the Nobel prize laureate Muhammed Yunus. The organization has faced similar cultural problems as exemplified by Rafea's story in the video as the majority of the users of this bank are women as well.
Women, especially mothers in general ,seem to be more motivated to improve the quality of life of their children.
The two links below from Kiva, offer a great explanation as to why empowering women would be a big solution to eliminate poverty.
" educating their community is more important as a first step?"
Educating the community would be of great help..not necessarily as a first step. Training the community to make a livelihood ( either providing micro loans or teaching practical skills) has been proven to be more useful than formal education.


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- Daylight Visible!!
- Combo front headlight & rear blinker, or front/rear blinkers - 100 lumen total
- Full 360 degree safety light visibility
- Full brightness with rechargeable batteries (with option for alkaline use)
- Just 2 AA batteries power both lights (with option for AAA's)
- 8 hour runtime (with option for longer runtimes)
- fully waterproof and durable
- Total parts cost: $20
- Option for rear blinker only
- Simple electronics project using a proto-board and easy-to-solder parts.
See it in action! Side-by-side comparison videos below showing (on the right side) a top of the line commercial tail-light with 10 LED's, the Cateye TL-LD1000, and on the left side - the ultimate bike blinker front/rear combo.
close-up walkaround:
Step 1: What you need
(parts appearing in the circuit schematic are noted)
- old bike light, providing a good waterproof battery holder and bike mount
- LED1: Luxeon 3-watt red/orange high power led (part# LXHL-LH3C)
- L2optics 5x20 lens (OP-520)
- L2optics lens mount (OH-S35)
- prototyping board (such as: schmartboard 201 or vector V2018)
- SW1: waterproof on-off switch (such as: E-Switch 100AWSP1)
- cmos 555 timer chip (such as: TI TLC555CP)
- Q1: ultra low threshold PFET (such as: Fairchild NDP6020P)
- R1, R2: 2 x 6800 ohm resistors (such as: Xicon 291 series)
- C1: 10uF capacitor (such as: Xicon 140-SRL series)
- 18-22 gauge stranded wire, 2 feet
- 22 gauge solid wire, 2 feet
additional parts for the front light option:
- LED2: Luxeon 3-watt yellow high power led (LXHL-LL3C)
- L2optics lens (OP-520)
- L2optics lens mount (OH-S35)
- 2 pairs of spade-lug crimp connectors (or other connector)
- R4: 1-ohm, 1-watt resistor (such as: Xicon 294 series)
- handlebar mount from old bike blinker, or hack something together.
additional parts for "AAA battery" option:
- R3, R4: 1-ohm and 2.2ohm, 1-watt resistors (such as: Xicon 294 series)
additional parts for alkaline battery option:
- D1: 1-amp standard diode (such as: 1N4001 with a DO-41 package)
additional parts for both alkaline & rechargeable battery compatibility option:
- D1: 1-amp standard diode (such as: 1N4001 with a DO-41 package)
- exchange the SW1 on-off switch for an "on-off-on" SPDT toggle switch (E-Switch 100AWSP3)
where to get the parts:
LED's & lenses: the cheapest place to get these ($3.50 per LED and $1 for lens and lens mount) is from future electronics also see here - the 2nd link is a direct search for the LED's and buckpucks. for the lenses, here is the direct search to find them. You can also get the LED's from http://www.newark.com or http://www.farnell.com in Europe, dunno if they have lenses though.
All the other electronics are available from http://www.mouser.com
normally I use digikey but mouser was one of the only places stocking the Q1 transistor needed, so all the other part numbers above are available at mouser.
Eventhough everybody agreed that these increased safety and eventhough the law was written to make them legal, police were fining people who had these lights till midnight of the day before the law came into practice, After all, 'rules are rules'
These lights on my bike would no doubt get me shot.
But it sure is a good instructable
My problem isn't really the amount of light that's shining in my eyes, it's the blinking. I quote myself here: "only seeing cyan dots all over the place".
The other problem is the time when the LED is off, maybe it's not much maybe only about 1/10 of a second, but with 100 km/h (that is legal standard outside of towns in Germany and trust me on that: no one is driving that slow if no one is around) that are still 2,8 meters where the bike is invisible.
For the sake of argument...lets make that 1/100 of a second, how close was it the last time you where passed? Yes, that's the moment where you should think of the guy that almost killed you. Was it more than 28cm? Even if it's blinking faster as long there is no light while someone passes you IT IS DANGEROUS! If the cyclist makes any sudden sidemovements (maybe because of a dead rabbit or because he's drunk, doesn't matter) no light at the wrong moment can and end up someone getting hurt.
2 of this Lights max 10 cm apart, one lit up while the other is off would be awesome. Very visible from long range because of blinking and not too distracting while being close. Maybe connecting one led with a pnp and on with a npn transistor/mosfet after the 555 timer could do that.
Thanks in advance
Love of the idea of the project, but I have a couple of questions.
Would a configuration of 5 cells (6.0V) driving 2 LEDs serially work as well? Or 3 NiMH cells (3.6V) + dropping resistor (0.6 V)? Don't know how circuit would have to change to accomodate these 2 scenarios. The reason I ask is as follows.
Without taking into account wiring/circuit losses or voltage suppression of NiMH cell in winter biking weather(~20-30 F), for most of the runtime, I expect supply voltage from 2 NiMH to be 2.2-2.4 V (2 x 1.1-1.2V).
According to pg 10,11 of the datasheet http://www.lumileds.com/pdfs/DS46.PDF
at those voltages, I should get 300-600 mA, which translate to 0.2-0.5x relative to "normal" flux.
Isn't 20% a bit on the low side?
The datasheet say these LEDs take 2.31 V minimum, 2.95 typical, 3.51 max. On the plus side, at winter temps, looks like the red/orange/amber LEDs are more efficient.
I'm an electrical noob, so any comments appreciated.
Fairchild specs (min=-0.4V, typ=-0.7V, max=-1.0V)
Would this MOSFET work
ON specs (min=1.0V, typ=1.5V, max=2.0V)
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Although changes have been brewing for a long time, the Virginia High School League�s landscape has remained largely the same for the past 40 years.
That continuity was officially broken Sept. 19, when the VHSL Executive Committee approved a new classification system. The current three-tiered A, AA and AAA alignment be replaced by a six-class system, which will go into effect for all 315 member schools at the start of the 2013-14 school year.
The committee voted 23-3 in favor of the change, which seeks to address the enrollment disparities found within the current classifications. Schools with significant differences in enrollment often compete for the same state championship, an issue fueled by schools from less populous areas of the state for years.
The new structure will have little effect on regular season games, as schools can continue to schedule bouts against local rivals. The playoff system, however, has been revamped to allow like-sized schools to compete for titles. District playoffs have been replaced with �conference� groupings, which look largely the same as current district groupings. Teams then square off in their respective �North-South� or �East-West� divisions within each of the six classes, creating a more splintered setup at the regional playoff level. The result allows all sports to work more like football, which is the only sport that currently crowns six state champions.
Although the executive committee hashed out the layout of the new system, it left the burden of its implementation to school principals and athletic directors.
�There�s still a lot of work to do to figure out the details, the financial structure, governance, things like that,� said Bill Curran, the Athletics Director for Fairfax County Public Schools. �For the Stuarts and Falls Church and Marshall and the smaller schools, it will be a better competitive situation for them. I don�t see any doubt about that. The overall issue I do have with it is the overall governance of it at the league level shut out the Northern Region from the process, and they shut out the Eastern Region from the process. We had asked for time to really work these things out.�
Several area athletic directors share Curran�s concern with the manner in which the executive committee carried out its changes. The committee finalized its proposals in the form of emergency legislation, which sped up the voting process and prevented concerns from being addressed.
With the bulk of the legislation aimed at creating more equity for smaller schools from less populous areas for the state, representatives from the Northern and Eastern regions were left in the dark on several issues that could crop up as a result of the changed structure. Hayfield Principal Dave Tremaine represents the Northern Region on the VHSL�s committee and, despite representing the state�s 13 largest schools and 20 of the top 23, he was unable to get the committee to work through the bulk of his concerns. Although he and most others agreed with the overall legislation, Tremaine wanted to present potential problems that could face the Northern Region down the road.
For example, the Northern Region owns the wrestling clocks for its annual tournament, so there are questions as to who is going to pay for new clocks when simultaneous wrestling tournaments are going on in different areas.
�They�re not open to those discussions, and that�s been frustrating,� Curran said. �When the Northern and Eastern Region collectively tried to at least speak about it at the executive committee meeting, basically they were shut out.�
Perhaps the biggest local beneficiaries from a competitive standpoint will be Thomas Jefferson, Lee and Marshall, which will be pitted in a 5A conference that also includes Falls Church, Edison, Mount Vernon, Stuart and Wakefield. Rather than have to worry about bigger schools such as Westfield and Centreville in the regional playoffs, those schools now will be limited to playing against like-sized schools from the other two conferences in Division 5. Stone Bridge is included in that lot, competing in a conference that includes Loudoun County schools. All school groupings were determined by size and proximity.
�I think TJ right now is in a terrific spot because we�ll keep the districts for the next two years and postseason-wise we�ll be playing schools of our same student population,� Thomas Jefferson Director of Student Activities Shawn DeRose said. �That allows us, No. 1, to keep some of our natural rivals over the years. We�ll continue with those traditions and at the same time during postseason play be able to compete against students that are on the same level as us. So for us it is a win-win situation right now.�
Schools with enrollments approaching 2,000 students, such as South County, Yorktown and Hayfield will be moving from Division 5 to Division 6. Hayfield and Yorktown will join several Liberty District teams in one of the four conferences making up the 6A North Division, while South County will remain alongside most of its Patriot District brethren in a different conference of the 6A North Division.
Although they acknowledged the work involved in making the pending changes is far from complete, area athletic directors largely were supportive of the merit behind the changes.
�Anytime there�s a big change, there�s going to be some unknowns,� said Mike Pflugrath, South County director of Student Activities. �But we could study this for 10 years and not know the answer to every possible scenario. It�s going to require a little bit more work on our part, but that�s our job.�
Longtime Yorktown football coach Bruce Hanson said he supported the changes, pointing out the difficulty involved in winning a region championship either way. Yorktown, after all, hasn�t won a Northern Region title since 1999.
�It�s probably going to be a little harder in Division 6, but so be it,� Hanson said. �I�m not going to lose any sleep over it.�
Although they, too, concur with the idea of giving smaller schools a chance to compete for championships, many area coaches lament the prospect of watered down competition at the regional and state levels. Mount Vernon girls basketball coach Courtney Coffer, whose team finished 25-2 last season, will miss playing against bigger schools such as Oakton, which defeated his team in the Northern Region semifinals in February.
�Personally I like the setup the way that it is now,� Coffer said. �I think that in order to win a state championship you should be able to play against the best schools because in order to be the best you have to beat the best.�


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I bought my Sambas about a year ago on clearance as a plan-b. I hated them at first. They felt too long, stiff, and difficult to maneuver in. I bought them to replace my aging vans as my recreational trainer, and things weren't looking good. But once I broke them in, they become an extremely natural and comfortable fit. I really began to wear them all the time! They might fit well with every other outfit I wear, but it wasn't until I wore them out while I ran through the icy streets and parks of Chicago in the early fall did I seriously begin to love my Sambas. When they finally came into their element, what they were originally designed for. Frozen fields. My college Ultimate Frisbee team practices year round, and that does mean we play in the winter, so my Classic Sambas initially replaced my current running shoes simply because they weren't mesh. It soon became evident however, that they outperformed my old running shoe in every way on the field. The gum outsole grip provided me with a confident grip, while still allowing me to maintain an even balance between sliding & stopping, a must for the skilled ultimate player. The "soccer fit" of the shoe provides comfort during long matches, and the leather protects my feet from the elements or other players sharp cleats, while still allowing me with enough flexibility for tricky landings if my feet meet the ground at odd angles. But seriously, my favorite thing about the Adidas Samba, is when you put it all together, no other shoe I've ever worn can out perform it in a dead sprint on cold grass. I'm not kidding. These shoes might be a bit heavy, but when I'm sprinting all out across the field to catch a long pass, dashing over mud and ice, dodging and weaving around defenders, and finally leaping off the Earth to make that all important catch in the end zone, no other shoe provides me with the fit, grip, and most importantly, the speed I need to make moves like that. Where other shoes might catch, slip, drag, or give to a frosty pitch, my Sambas never quit. The Adidas Samba is the best shoe for playing Ultimate on frozen fields. Period. ... read more
I have been a loyal Sambas wearer for the last 9 years or so. A single pair of shoes last me a year and a half, and then I keep hold of them so I can have them as work shoes for activities such as mowing the grass or hiking in the mud. These shoes last forever, can slip on and slip off, look great, are very comfortable, and have a pretty good tread. I do a lot of walking and hiking, and I wear my Sambas through it all. I even played Tennis in my Sambas all through high school, and they were fantastic for that as well. I would not recommend running in Sambas, however; purchase actual running shoes for that. But overall, there is truly no better everyday shoe out there. ... read more
I've been wearing Samba's for over 20 years... I buy a new pair about every 15 months cause I scuff them up and cant wear them to fancy places anymore... but never because they are worn out... I dont think they CAN wear out... the sole NEVER peels... the interior resists wear from my hyperactive toes... they never peel... come unstitched... (wish I could say the same for my Doc's) They ARE perfection. In this day and age when EVERYTHING is cheaper and crappier and lasts less and less... These shoes remain at the top of their game... I will NEVER wear another sneaker... ... read more
These Sambas have seen me through adventures from the Appalachian mountains to the far side of the world. They have hiked passes on the Rwenzoris and walked the cobblestones of Sevilla. When the shoelaces literally disintegrated to dust in the heat of South Sudan, I replaced them with construction line, then later with tough outdoor lashing cord. They took a beating in Bangladesh and have walked the streets of Kolkata for a year. Now the journey of these fine shoes is finished. RIP Sambas. #AdventureShoe — in Calcutta, India. ... read more
i LOVE these shoes, have had 2 pairs of them in the past 3 years and i wear them all the time. I have really bad arches and theyre a little too flat for me, but i throw in arch supports and everyone thinks theyre awesome, and theyre so much fun to play soccer in. only 2 cons are my socks always slip under my feet and if you wear them a lot, the backs wear out quickly and the plastic part that holds the shape rubs the back of your foot if you dont replace them quick enough. but i can wear these for a good year without having to replace them and i wear them all the time! ... read more
These updated Sambas look and feel great. My old Sambas were a little narrow and the arch support did not fit quite right. The new Sambas I purchased online a couple of months ago fit perfectly. The Adi logo on the back of the heel and on the top on the tongue add a dash of style to an otherwise plain shoe. They are comfortable enough to wear everyday, but are durable enough to be worn for indoor soccer as well. I highly recommend the Sambas and would purchase them again. ... read more
Excellent shoes for those who need versatility from their shoes. I love the treads on the sambas. They provide excellent grip when outdoors, but are also flat, which suits my needs for the style of kung fu that I practice. The black colour matches with everything, and the rubber sole is dark, blending in easily. They look good with shorts & no socks in the summer. And they're good for winter, which important because I live in Canada. I hate boots because they're heavy and bulky. Plus, my other shoes get destroyed by the constant exposure to salt. These shoes have that half inch of rubber along the sole which makes a big difference. The insoles have a bump to provide some arch support, but I find them awkwardly placed. I may cut them out to create a more flat insole. ... read more
These were my third pair, because pairs one and two were fantastic. Unfortunately, these squeaked so much, I stopped wearing them. Opponents could literally hear me before they saw me! The squeak comes from the tongue rubbing against the upper. I checked my older Sambas, and the upper has a felt-like layer around the lace holes that prevents the tongue from making direct contact with the leather of the upper (an easy enough fix I hope to see in future editions). Although I would not recommend the ones I bought, I will be back; Adidas' customer service was great, and sent me a return slip so I can send them back for a 100% refund. Can't ask for more that that! ... read more
What I like best about the Sambas by Adidas is the flexibility they afford me when deciding which clothes to wear them with.I can throw on a caual pair of cargo shorts or a light or dark colored pair of jeans or khakis and the Sambas are a perfect match no matter what.The Sambas have that dressy sneaker look that appear to be a blend between a sneaker and a casual shoe ideally made for long pants.These shoes are also excellent for long walks. Very few sneakers are design to be three shoes in one.I'm a size 15, which meant I had to use the custimization option which goes up to size 21.Tried a 14 and these shoes do run true to size.I bought the white with black stripes. ... read more
As a runner and a soccer player I am extremely picky about my shoes. These shoes are both comfortable and stylish. I wear them as casual shoes and occasionally for indoor soccer. I know so many people who own Sambas and keep buying them, I am quickly becoming one of those people and I am by no means loyal to the Adidas brand. I buy shoes that look good, fit well, and are comfortable; end of story. These shoes are awesome. I hope these shoes will last more than a year like most shoes I buy. ... read more
These shoes are awesome, for both soccer-related and casual wear. They are very comfortable, both on and off the field. And they go with almost anything when out on the town. They look great with jeans and a shirt. Plus, for me, these are way more comfortable than some of those "performance" shoes, and these come with a somewhat smaller price tag. Plus, considering that I wear these shoes everywhere, they last longer than other shoes I have worn. ... read more
I switched to Sambas because I was looking for shoe that looked sleeker than the Vans that I have been wearing for years. These shoes did not disappoint. From the moment I put them on, I felt transformed by how sharp these shoes look; they look amazing with ANY outfit (jeans, business casual, sports, etc.). They fit true to size in all respects and when they're all laced up, fit my feet like a glove. These are truly the best shoes that I have ever bought. I even like them so much, I'm not using them for tennis as I originally intended, and instead bought a completed different shoe instead so that these stay looking nice. In my opinion, don't hesitate, just buy. ... read more
I bought these shoes and they were great. However, like many other reviewers here, I found them to be quite squeaky. I am here to provide you with several solutions that will solve your problems. The squeakiness comes from the tongue rubbing against the sides of the upper around the collar area. In order to reduce and eliminate the squeaking, we must treat this particular area of the shoe. Here are several methods that have worked for me: 1. Put some Scotch tape on the top of the tongue. The different texture of the tape means that it doesn't rub against the leather collar of the shoe, thus eliminating squeaking. 2. Rub some lotion onto the upper part of the tongue. Just take some hand lotion and rub it into the top surface of the tongue. This will moisturize the leather and reduce squeaking. 3. Rub some Vaseline into the tongue. (Same method as #2) 4. Apply a small amount of water to the tongue and wear the shoes immediately. Walk around in them to work the water into the rubber and leather of the tongue and this should solve your problem. I hoped this helped. I have been a loyal Samba owner forever and just wanted to let everyone know that there is a fix for squeakiness! ... read more
Does it get any more classic than Sambas? I love these shoes, and in all seriousness I wear them every day. They are the only shoe I have ever considered buying a second pair of. They last literally forever. A friend of mine bought his 6 years ago and, although they are a little dirty, they are in one piece. I LOVE THESE SHOES. ... read more
Hey Guyz (and Gals of course) I have always been an adidas fan (for many things but mostly quality and price), but only started wearing sambas like 2 years ago after a recommendation from a friend. The shoe is sooooo awesome. Handles quite well, gives an excellent touch for ball handling, and still offers great protection (not from cleats, but from those players who like to stomp you with their heels...accidentally of course!). Anyhow, back to the shoe...I love them so much, that I already have 2 pairs and buying the third. This time I am going for the white with red adidas stripes (always been a white shoe fan). oh...and they live for ever. ... read more


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During two days in Johannesburg, see the homes of Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela and visit the Hector Pieterson Museum on Apartheid. Then spend three days at magnificent Victoria Falls, where you'll stay at a deluxe hotel located in the Victoria Falls Private Game Reserve. Botswana's Chobe National Park boasts one of the largest concentrations of birds and wildlife in all of Africa. Enjoy sensational game drives and boat safaris during three days in the park. Then travel to Zambia for a special highlight — wildlife viewing at Lower Zambezi National Park. Embark on a variety of safari activities, including open-vehicle game drives, guided canoe trips, and sunset river cruises, spending a relaxing three-night stay at the intimate Royal Zambezi Lodge.
Days 1-2 — Depart U.S. for Johannesburg, South Africa
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Day 3 — Johannesburg/Soweto
Embark on a half-day tour of Johannesburg's renowned district of Soweto. See the home of former Archbishop Desmond Tutu and visit Nelson Mandela's home, now a museum. Next, visit the Hector Pieterson Museum – a monument to the Soweto Uprising which figured prominently in the struggle against apartheid. After lunch, meet a local Sowetan who shares personal stories of the Soweto uprising, and what life is like today in this township. Tonight toast the adventure ahead at a welcome dinner. (B,L,D)
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Travel to Victoria Falls (a World Heritage site) and your deluxe hotel located in the Victoria Falls Private Game Reserve. View the falls, first "discovered" by explorer David Livingstone and claimed for Queen Victoria in 1855. With its 300-foot deep gorge and thundering spray, "Vic" Falls is a wonder of the natural world, especially as hippos, elephants, crocodiles, and other animals roam freely in the surrounding jungle. The next morning, enjoy a game drive to spot the elusive Rhino. This experience serves to educate visitors about the increasing threats to Africa's wildlife. Late afternoon, embark on a "sundowner" dinner cruise on the Zambezi. (2B,2D)
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Take a guided tour of the Victoria Falls bridge and learn about its construction from atop the catwalks. This afternoon is at leisure at the deluxe lodge with its own watering hole and outdoor pool. Tonight hear a fascinating guest speaker on "The Story of David Livingstone". (B,D)
Day 7 — Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park, Botswana
This morning travel two hours by motorcoach to Botswana and Chobe National Park, boasting one of the largest concentrations of game in all of Africa. After settling in and enjoying lunch at your lodge, embark this afternoon on a game-viewing boat safari on the Chobe River, where you may see hippo, crocs, some of the park's 450 species of birds, and perhaps a beautiful Chobe sunset. Dine tonight at your lodge. (B,L,D)
Days 8-9 — Chobe National Park
Chobe National Park is known for its diverse terrain, which covers 7,270 square miles of protected parkland, and for an exceptional array of wildlife including the world's largest elephant population (some 120,000), zebra, lion, giraffe, impala, wildebeest, and buffalo. See a portion of this natural wonder on your early morning game drive and this afternoon's boat safari. The next day set out on another early morning game drive and afternoon boat safari. In between game viewing activities, you're at leisure to enjoy the amenities of your lodge on the banks of the Chobe River, adjacent to the park itself. Among the options: fishing, birding, nature walks, or relaxing by the outdoor pool. (2B,2L,2D)
Day 10 — Chobe National Park, Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia
This morning board a privately chartered plane for the 1½-hour flight to Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia's newest reserve (since 1983) and, as the former private sanctuary of Zambia's president, the least developed. Here in one of Africa's last stretches of pristine wilderness you have the chance to get closer to the animals than anywhere else. This afternoon and evening engage in some of the lodge's game viewing activities that include open vehicle game drives, night game drives, fly fishing, guided canoe trips, bushwalks, boat safaris, and sunset river cruises. (B,L,D)
Days 11-12 — Lower Zambezi National Park
From your 14-room luxury lodge on the banks of the Zambezi, enjoy two days of game viewing activities in this 1,600 square mile park on the southern end of Zambia known for its 100-strong elephant herds, unusually large prides of lion, plus buffalo, waterbuck, antelope, impala, zebra, crocodile, hippo, kudu, warthog, eland, and leopard, among other wildlife; and where ebonies, leadwoods, figs, and acacias preside over the mineral-rich grassland. With Zimbabwe's renowned Mana Pools Reserve situated across the river, the Lower Zambezi National Park forms a massive sanctuary where you're certain to enjoy unparalleled game and bird viewing – rarely seeing another person. With the Zambezi River, abundant game on the valley floor, and the Zambezi Escarpment as a backdrop, the Lower Zambezi National Park offers a dramatic setting for game viewing as does our lodge, where animals roam freely on the grounds. (2B,2L,2D)
Day 13 — Lower Zambezi National Park, Lusaka, Depart for U.S.
Travel by private charter flight today to Lusaka, Zambia's capital, you'll have a day room to rest before this evening's flight to the United States. (B)
Day 14 — Arrive U.S.
Arrive in the U.S. this morning and connect with your flights home.


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Distance 26 KM / 16.16 MI EAST to Hotel
Shuttle Charge (one way): $22.00 (USD)
Taxi Charge (one way): $30.00 (USD)
Time by taxi: 25minutes
Train Charge (one way): $0.00 (USD)
Ferry Charge (one way): $0.00 (USD)
Drive along the Great East Road, turn left into Addis Drive at the Manda Hill traffic lights, Whe you reach the traffic circle, turn left into Chikwa Road. At traffic circle, turn right into Hailie Selasse Road. The hotel is on your right.
Station Name: Railway Systems Of Zambia
Distance 3.0 KM / 1.86 MI NORTH EAST to Hotel
Shuttle Charge (one way): $10.00 (USD)
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At first, nothing seemed out of the ordinary.
Westport resident Burton Stuttman, then 73, was
working on his home computer one day last spring, when
he suddenly broke into a cold sweat. He felt bloated, like
he "needed to burp," he says. "The bloated sensation
didn't go away after a few minutes, and the cold sweat was
unusual, so I called my doctor."
Based on the description of his symptoms, the office receptionist
quickly relayed the message to Burton's primary care
physician, Jay Horn, MD, in Westport. Dr. Horn advised
Burton to call 9-1-1 immediately. "He emphatically stated
that I should have the ambulance take me to Bridgeport
Hospital. This was a precautionary measure in case I needed
an angioplasty (see images and "Glossary,"), which
Bridgeport Hospital could provide," says Burton.
Burton hung up the phone and relayed the conversation
to his wife, Dora. Alarmed about her husband's condition,
Dora raced to hand Burton an aspirin to chew while waiting
for the ambulance to arrive. "All the while I continued
to feel nothing too serious, and thought this was all a waste
of time," he remembers. "When the ambulance came, I met
the medical team and then I walked outside, climbed on
a gurney and was hooked up to a heart monitor," he says.
While in the ambulance, Burton was aware of his
surroundings. "I heard the sirens and the team talking
on the radio, communicating with Bridgeport Hospital
about my condition so the doctors would be ready
for me when I got there," he says. (See "Why You Should
Always Call an Ambulance,".) "As we pulled into
the Bridgeport Hospital Emergency Department driveway,
I heard someone say, 'It looks like an MI,' (myocardial
infarction—see "Glossary,"). Then I passed out."
Dora remembers that night like it was yesterday. "I'm
glad I didn't realize how serious his condition was at the
time, but Burton's heart actually stopped
just as we turned in to the hospital
driveway," she says. "I was riding
in the front, next to the driver,
and I could hear parts of what
was going on in the rear of
the ambulance. Just as we
approached the Emergency
entrance, a group of hospital
personnel burst through the
doors and came running toward
the ambulance with equipment."
From that moment, everything fell into
place "like clockwork," she remembers. "They
focused on treating my husband and got him into the
hospital, while someone gently wrapped an arm around
my shoulders to comfort me and answer my questions.
The immediate response of the hospital
medical team was unbelievable."
"Because we received Mr.
Stuttman's ECG (electrocardiogram—
see "Glossary")
results directly from the paramedics
in the ambulance while
en route to the hospital, we
were able to assess and anticipate
his condition and our next
steps before Mr. Stuttman even
arrived," says Michael Werdmann,
MD, Chairman of the Department of
Emergency Medicine at Bridgeport Hospital.
"We had everything in place—the physicians, staff
and equipment—so we were prepared to treat him
immediately upon his arrival."
Angioplasty – A procedure in which a tiny balloon on the tip of a catheter is used to push aside a
blockage in a coronary (heart) artery to improve blood flow to the heart.
Catheterization – A procedure to examine blood flow to the heart and test how well the heart is
pumping. A thin plastic tube (catheter) is inserted into an artery or vein in the arm or leg. From there it
can be advanced into the chambers of the heart or into the coronary arteries.
Electrocardiogram (ECG) – A test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of the heart
to find the cause of chest pain.
Plaque – Cholesterol and fatty deposits that build up on the inner walls of the arteries and restrict blood flow
to the heart.
"I was on the 10th floor, but as soon as I got the call from
the Emergency Department (ED) I raced downstairs," says
cardiologist Robert Fishman, MD. "During a heart
attack, time is muscle. One of the keys to preventing
irreversible damage to the heart is to re-establish blood
flow to the heart as quickly as possible."
In the few moments it took Dr. Fishman to get to the ED,
Burton had already been
"So we rushed him up to the cardiac catheterization
lab (where patients' arteries are opened) and in no time
we did a catheterization (see "Glossary"), angioplasty (see
"Glossary") and put a stent in to keep his artery open.
We clearly saved his heart muscle," says Dr. Fishman.
When Angioplasty Isn't the Answer
For some patients, angioplasty isn't the right procedure.
Your physician may determine that a coronary
artery bypass graft (CABG—pronounced "cabbage")
is more appropriate. A CABG is a surgical procedure
that creates a detour around a blockage in a heart
artery. The bypass allows blood to flow freely to the
heart muscle. A CABG may be used if more than one
artery is blocked, or when the artery is blocked so
completely that a balloon catheter will not push away
the blockage (angioplasty) or if the blockage is in a
location that is hard to reach with an angioplasty.
"This immediate treatment—from arrival in the
Emergency Department to performing the cardiac
catheterization—is based on a protocol that Bridgeport
Hospital has in place for all heart attack patients,
whether they walk through the door or arrive in an
ambulance," says Dr. Werdmann.
"The key is that we are prepared at all times," says
Chief of Cardiology Stuart Zarich, MD. "We are
ready for heart attack patients at any moment. In the
cardiac catheterization lab, everything is set up and
everyone on the cardiac team is prepared to jump
into action in an instant." (See "Bridgeport Hospital
Rated BEST in Connecticut for Heart Attack Survival,") Even if it's the middle of the night, a holiday
or a weekend, our entire medical team is available
to deliver life-saving treatment.
Providing Support,
One Hug at a Time
At a time of crisis, the personalized treatment
at Bridgeport Hospital includes caring for
the patient's loved ones. Hospital chaplains, nurses,
case managers and social workers such as
Jennifer Ellis, MSW, not only provide the family
with information from the physician, but also
prayer, hugs and soothing words of comfort
at such a scary time.
"A heart attack is such an immediate event," says
Ellis. "Fear, anxiety and worry can consume a
family so quickly. From the moment I greet the
family at the ambulance or in the Emergency
Department, I help them try to stay calm by
answering their questions and just being there
for them. We talk, we hug, we hold hands. I stay
with them until their loved one is stabilized—
however long that takes."
For the next three days, the specially trained nurses
from Bridgeport Hospital's state-of-the-art Coronary Care
Unit (CCU) constantly monitored Burton. "The CCU
nurses couldn't have been kinder to me and my three
adult children," says Dora. They were considerate and
empathetic and always professional. Nothing but A-plus,
plus, plus, plus, plus!"
When Burton was strong enough, a medical team moved
him to a patient room on the 10th floor, into the hospital's
dedicated unit for heart patients. There, the specialized
team cared for him and helped him regain his strength
over the next couple of days until he was ready to go home.
"It used to be that patients who had heart attacks stayed
in the hospital for 14 days," remembers Dr. Fishman. "We
would wait until about the third day to allow them
just to swing their legs over the side of the bed. Today,
most patients are recovering and strong enough to go
home after the third day and even start rehabilitation."
(See "Rehabilitation After a Heart Attack," )
"I can't say enough positive things about our experience at
Bridgeport Hospital. There was never a delay in the expert
care that my husband received," says Dora.
"My heart had stopped, and if I had not gotten the right
help quickly, I could have died," says Burton. "You know,
you never think a heart attack will happen to you. In
my case, I know the expertise and coordination among
my caregivers were critical factors in preserving my life.
That's what saved me. The ambulance team got me
to the hospital in a hurry and communicated with the
folks at Bridgeport Hospital the whole way there about
my condition, so they were ready and waiting for me.
"I know I'm very lucky to be alive today," he continues.
"My doctor said Bridgeport Hospital brought me
back to life."
Bridgeport Hospital's ability to deliver extraordinary
cardiac care is due in large part to the
generosity of donors throughout our region who
contributed to the expansion and renovation of
the Hospital's Emergency Department. The
project, which will be completed later this year,
is being financed primarily through community
donations, with almost $9 million contributed
to the project to date. The expansion includes
11,000 square feet of new space, enlarging the
facility to 25,000 square feet in total.
45 Years and Counting
For more than 45 years, the Heart Institute at
Bridgeport Hospital has delivered outstanding,
personalized care to thousands of people. With
a history of so many heart firsts, Bridgeport
Hospital should be the first place you think of
for cardiac care.
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- Shawn Jones
- Edmonton, Alberta
- Canada
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What is the relationship between music and emotion?
As a songwriter, I believe that a song was an emotion caught in a bottle. Listening to a song or playing one I've written while feeling a certain way has always been a sort of emotional time travel for me. Music for me is the most intimate form of expression.
Others might argue that music is a fabrication using the mathematical manipulation of sounds put together in a way that provokes a specific emotional response.
I'd like to hear what others think:
-What is music?
-How does music express emotion?
-What scientific effect does music have on emotions?
-and more?
Sep 27 2012: Music is linked to emotion, love mostly, because song was used for courtship. We just evolved to expect music to be talking about love.Sep 25 2012: We relate to the arts, especially music and poetry, because they are glimpses of the intimate feelings of the writers/singers. We can identify with the emotions because of our shared humanity.
Pain, hope,pleasure, desire sadness,hate, joy, disappointment, love, faith, and other emotions and feelings are experiences we can all relate to as human beings.
So when someone creates a piece of art that touches us, we can say "Yes, I've been there before".
Sep 26 2012: And a great songwriter, writes songs to be ambiguous enough so that people can relate to certain lines or words in the songs. I saw an interview once with Eminem and he was describing his songwriting process. His life influenced the songs, but he always tried to create a character that had a number of characteristics that people everywhere could empathize with.Sep 26 2012: it's a combination of aural and physical as well as music and lyric (for me) that makes it so immediate and emotive.
the relationship between audience and live performer is pretty awesome when everyone is into it.
i think it's the combination of lyric and melody that create the emotional impact in a song.
evaluating the scientific effect of music on emotions kind of misses the point. it's a bit like reading about the sun while missing a gorgeous sunset..
Ken brown
Sep 25 2012: "What scientific effect does music have on emotions?"
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It has none, we've been singing to each other since before we had tools,all animal life sing to each other,it's the absence of song that is disturbing,we cannot live without it.A lot of people will say that they can but the actual fact is, that as they walk out the door of their houses they are hit with birds singing,get rid of the birds then you are left with just the sound of the machine,if you are out in the country during spring and there is no sound then something is wrong,if you don't think this is wrong then this tells you a lot about where your mind is.
I have walked in our native bush areas and have walked into bubbles of pure silence,no wind,no sound what so ever,it dosen't hit straight away but when it does register you stop and look around,it's not nice to feel a forest around you and it feels dead.
We sing because we need to,not because we want to,life has been singing on land since the first insect chirped a long time ago.Song is the written language of the heart,the love,the beast,the tribe and life.Keep writing and singing,it's something that will never go out of fashion,it will survive economies,countries,empires,corporations,religions,democracy and technology,it was here before us and i hope it will here after us.
Just privately between us,a great writer writes cheesy pop songs for his bread.
Sep 26 2012: Perhaps to be human is...to be musical! I must agree that those moments of pure silence are beauty. When you can walk out into a field at night and encounter that deafening silence, then you can really connect with the world on a much deeper level.
I read something that said music allows us to change how we experience the world. It allows us to associate certain kinds of music with certain emotions. Like when I run, I like listening to the Prodigy and Porter Robinson. Whenever I hear them now, I get pumped to run!
And as far as cheesy pop songs go, I definitely agree. The formula seems quite simple. Maybe that's why many bands go in different directions after they establish their careers?
Ken brown
Sep 28 2012: "Perhaps to be human is...to be musical"
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Yes,we are,in song we become a part of the human murmuration,in song we move as one.
"I must agree that those moments of pure silence are beauty"
For me it is the time between 4.45 am to 5.30ish am depending what season you are experiencing and where in the world you are,this special time is when a lot of life is awakening but is still quiescent,waiting,it is the time when i like to listen to the sound of nothing and strangely enough i think the life that is awake, is listening to it as well.Sep 27 2012: an employed writer writes cheesy pop songs but a great writer couldn't care less about providing formulaic nonsense for the middle of the road market.
don't interpret that as implying that a great writer cannot be a popular writer, though.
these days, the formula for pop music success has more to do with video of women in underwear synchronised dancing (this also works with fully clothed males with girls hair-dos dancing in synch) and very little to do with the music.
for a great treatise on (the decline of quality in) pop music since the '50's see "Revolution In The Head" by Ian MacDonald. A thought provoking read and an excellent break-down of the songs of the Beatles set against the social and political upheaval of the '60's.
Ken brown
Sep 28 2012: Come on Scott what's wrong with cheesy pop songs? Lol
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but in earnest i couldn't agree with you more.I might have a look at that book,it's up on amazon but i'm finding reading Ebooks has lost it's novelty,i never seem to finish them.
Sep 28 2012: i admit, i have a few guilty pleasures that i will listen to when no-one's watching.Oct 24 2012: Music is one of the purest forms of emotional expression. When you hear a piece of music, the feeling you have at that moment is most likely the same feeling the composer had when he/she was writing the piece. It forms a connection between the listener and the composer beyond comprehension, and represents something we all have in common.Oct 13 2012: Now working on my 1st album, I have be doing music composing since I was 12 and i believe music is mostly based in emotions, how we feel and what we seeSep 26 2012: I've recently been interested about Carl Jung and his idea of the collective unconscious. Perhaps at a concert, where there is a whole crowd feeling the same emotion, or connecting to the piece of music on some level, then some sort of harmony arises between each person. Like the huge flocks of birds that turn together at moment's notice.
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Sep 25 2012: I don't know anything about this subject, but do check out Musicophelia by Oliver Sacks. He is a neurologist who writes masterfully for a popular audience.
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