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Cultured Tangos

It may be that in musical retrospect, from a luxury of twenty-twenty critical hindsight, that Astor Piazzolla will be seen as having done in the twentieth century for the tango what Frederick Chopin did in the nineteenth for the waltz. It is perhaps already an accepted position. With the waltz, Chopin took an established popular form and stretched its boundaries so that what an audience might have expected to be a little ditty was recast to express heroism, sensuality, pride or even occasional doubt. The little dance tune then, in Chopin’s slender hands, became an elegant art form, highly expressive, utterly Romantic in its ability to convey human emotion.

The tango represents an apparently different proposition. Already sensuous by definition, there are elements of the romantic towards which the tango need not aspire. If Romanticism placed individual emotional responses upon the pedestal of artistic expression, by the time the tango aspired to truly international currency in the twentieth century, there was no longer any need to worry about an artist’s right to make a personal statement.

With the rise of serialism, neo-classicism and, later, minimalism, artistic mores were already, perhaps, heading in the opposite direction, towards a new espousal of rigour and structure. Emotion worn on the cuffs, like concepts plucked from the back of a matchbox, seemed to dominate cultural activities in the latter part of the century whilst, at the same time, Althusser and Derrida, allied with the populism of mass culture, seemed to suggest that there were no new statements, let alone discoveries, to be made. A spectral free-for-all ruled, where distinctions of quality were suddenly both particularistic and individual to the point of exclusion. (This, of course, is necessarily a paradox for people promoting a populist pop culture, since they aspire to mass consumption of a single artistic vision, a statement that by definition cannot be worth more than any other – even randomly selected statement. As a result, those who tend to deny a critic’s right to make value judgments must themselves assume that such judgments are perfectly valid in the marketplace. It’s a contradictory position, but an essential one for purveyors of pop, since they must continue to describe the form as popular, despite the fact that the vast majority of its products prove themselves to be anything but.) Post-modernists thus hailed the soap opera alongside Shakespeare, a logic that renders a Coca Cola advertisement the greatest film ever made by virtue of its viewer numbers. And then there was Piazzolla, an enigma par excellence.

On the one hand Astor Piazzolla is the quintessential mid-twentieth century composer. Classically trained, a pupil of Alberto Ginastera and Nadia Boulanger, and inspired by the commercial and folk music of his own country, he could have slotted alongside Villa Lobos, Ponce, or even Martinu or Copeland as a contributor to the century’s neo-classical-folk music paradigm. But what he did was quite different.

He devoted his compositional energies to recreating and reinventing a popular idiom that was thoroughly specific to his own country, Argentina. The form, of course, was the tango. What is more, Astor Piazzolla concentrated on performance via his own ensembles and he achieved considerable success, albeit local until near the end of his life, over a career that spanned fifty years. But he expressed himself on the bandoneon, a squeezebox that lends itself to staccato, slapping attack, an instrument not peculiar to Argentina, but perhaps only well known to Argentinians. He died in 1992, his Romantic heroism national at best.

It was in the early 1990s that arrangements of Piazzolla’s music began to appear on “classical” programmes. By the time a figure as august as Daniel Barenboim recorded his Tangos Among Friends, Mi Buenos Aires Querido, in 1995, they were already becoming established in the repertoire. I personally have heard performances of Piazzolla’s music for full orchestra, string orchestra, chamber orchestra, various formats of chamber ensemble, piano trio, solo piano, solo harp, flute and guitar, guitar solo, violin and piano, string quartet, string trio and, of course, bandoneon. But it is surely the chamber group that best fits this music. There is always a toughness to its apparent sensuality that tends to be overstated by the large numbers of a full orchestra. Lack of volume, on the other hand, tends to stress the saccharine.

And if you want to find an exquisite match between the music’s toughness and sensuality, its durability versus its novelty, there is surely no better experience than that provided by Camerata Virtuosi, a septet led by violinist Joaquin Palomares and featuring saxophonist Claude Delangle. Their recording of Piazzolla’s music features Joaquin Palomares’ superb arrangements that capture the music’s directness and beauty while preserving its toughness.

A Camerata Virtuosi performance in the Auditori de la Mediterrània, La Nucia in February 2008 featured all the pieces included in their recording of Piazzolla’s music. The group performed all four of the Seasons as a sextet with two violins, viola, cello, bass and piano. These pieces offer Joaquin Palomares a perfect vehicle to display his virtuoso violin playing which communicates the music’s line whilst at the same time decorates with highly effective jazz-like riffs. The rest of the pieces were performed by a septet in which Claude Delangle’s perfect soprano saxophone bent and teased its way through lambent legato lines. It was playing of the highest quality.

As on the recording, particularly successful were Oblivion and Milonga del Angel. Oblivion is the quintessential Piazzolla, a popular sing-along for the manic depressive perhaps, and not therefore a rarity. But the simplicity and understatement of the piece always works beautifully, even when played twice in the same concert, as in La Nucia. Milonga del Angel is a different kind of piece. Though superficially similar to Oblivion, it manages in its six minutes to develop through its binary form, so that different movements create different moods within the same material. A true highlight.

Joaquim Palomares’ violin playing was, as always, more than elegant throughout and by the end the audience had experienced again the genius of Piazzolla courtesy of Palomares’ superb arrangements. Great music needs great interpreters, and Piazzolla’s has surely found one in Joaquin Palomares.

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Michael, a missionary priest, has just killed Munyasya. It was an accident, but Mulonzya, a politician, exploits the tragedy for his own ends. Boniface, a church worker, has just lost his child. He did not make it to the hospital in time, possibly because Michael went to the Mission to retrieve a letter from Janet, a teacher, and the priest’s neighbour. It is Munyasya who has the last laugh, however.

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The Coca Cola Scholarship: Making Dreams Come True for High School Seniors

The Coca Cola Scholarship has been making dreams come true for high school seniors for 22 years now. Administered by the Coca Cola Scholars Foundation, more than $38 million has already been contributed, which has benefited more than 4,000 seniors. If you are looking for financial aid for college this is a nice resource.

High school seniors who have at least a 3.0 GPA at the end of their junior year are invited to apply for the enviable scholarship. The entry period is from August 1st through October 31st of each year. Home schooled seniors are also invited to apply.

It is important to realize that the scholarships administered by the Coca Cola Scholars Foundation are achievement based and not need based. Besides GPA, other qualifying criteria include leadership, personal character, and motivation. Applicants that are involved in their schools and communities will have a better chance of being selected as there are literally thousands and thousands of applicants each year.

The selection process for the Coca Cola Scholars program is quite extensive. First, about 2,200 applicants are chosen as semifinalists. These students will then need to submit another application, complete with an essay, high school transcripts, and two letters of recommendation. The semifinalists will be notified in November and they will have a deadline in January by which further submissions must be received.

 In February, 250 finalists will be notified and they will then travel to Atlanta for personal interviews. Once you are a finalist, you will become a Coca Cola Scholar. The only question remaining is whether you will become a National Scholar or Regional Scholar. There is quite a difference, although it is an honor to be named either. The National Scholars, of which there are 50, will be awarded $20,000 for college and the Regional Scholars, of which there are 200, will be awarded $10,000 for college.

 The Coca Cola Scholarship program has been making college dreams come true for 22 years. Will you be the next Coca Cola Scholar?

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Aviation News Worlwide,Airlines news,Bussinness News,General Aviation News Including Africa

Aviation industry  has made the air transport  the most reliable means of communication for quick parcel delivery,cargo and passengers.The air news also keeps the investors in aviation industry aware of the new plans and strategies,so as to ensure proper contigency plans are put in place.

There are air news on the following,

AIRLINE NEWS

Global Aviation Tours Africa with FIFAs soccer world cup.OR Tambo Airport -based fleet operator,Global Aviation, waved farewell to its newly refurbished Coca-Cola FIFA World Cup Trophy Africa Tour Mcdonell Douglas DC9 32 ON sUNDAY Septembete r 19. The aircraft departed for Zurich to collect the famous FIFA World Cup Trophy to begin an African continent wide,76 day trophy tour.

Mr Daniel Rosenzweig, Global Aviations Commercial Director,issued a statement saying that Global Aviation is delighted to  participate in a small way in this exciting event.

Sponsored by Coca -Cola and FIFA ,Global Aviations DC9  jet will be calling at  most African nations to meet representatives of Coca-Colas extensive African distribution network as well as government and national soccer team members.First stop after collecting the trophy in Zurich will be Cairo in Egypt,where the DC9 will stop for two days. Atotal of 52 countries will be visited and the aircraft will fly a distance of over 31000 miles . Total flight time is expected to be 76 hours. Coca-Cola has purchased carbon dioxide permits to ensure that the tour is carbon neutral.

The aircraft has been specially configured to carry 24 passengers in  a First class layout.The cabin  has been divided into three sections with  the forward  compartment laid out as a VIP area for TV interviews and to host both FIFA and Coca-Cola  delegates andd guests. A central section has been configured for passengers and a rear compartment will be used as a team changing room.

Mr Daniel Rosenzweig,Global Aviations Commercial Director ,expressed his appreciation to the South Africa Civil Aviation Association (SA  CAA) for their help andd assistance in the preparation of this tour.Global Aviation was founded in 2001 tpo provide aircraft on a contractual basis to world airlines in need of temporary capacity.The company also provides the acquisition,heavy maintenance,refurbishment and specialized passenger charter services both in Africa and other parts of the world.Global Aviation presently owns nine Douglas DC9 aircraft,three DC 10s and one McDonnell Douglas MD 82.Also Global Aviation is proud to have been chosen to operate Coca-Cola FIFA World Cup Trophy Africa Tour.

QANTAS GETS THE 75TH BOEING 737

On September 22, Boeing and Qantas celebrated as the Australian airlines 75th 737, adorned with a special decal to commemorate the milestone,arrived in Auckland,New Zealand.Qantas named the Boeing Next-Generation 737-800 in honour of Jean Batten,a spirited New Zealand aviator who broke numerous flying records in the 1930s .Qantas has been flying Boeings 737s since 1986. This latest Next-Generation 737-800 features Qantas-specified ,2.5 meter-high blended winglets ,which reduce fuel burn,thereby which increasing range and payload.Qantas Chief Executive Officer Alan Joyce said Qantas was pleased to be able to offer customers a new trans-Tasman product.The new Boeing Next-Generation 737-800 will offer international bussiness and leisure customers a state-of -the -art product.With the spacious Marc Newson inspired cabin design and the array of  on board technology features.Qantas are delighted to be adding six of these aircraft,the first three before end of this year.

BOEING 787 DREAMLINER  FAST FACTS.

The Boeing board of directors approved offering the 7E7 Dreamliner airplane for sale in sale in late 2003.On April26,2004 Japan-based All Nippon Airways (ANA) launched the 7E7 Dreamliner programme with an order for 50 airplanes-the largest launch order in Boeing Commercial aviation history.

On January 28,2005,Boeing announced that it  gave the 7E7 Dreamliner an official model designation number of 787 .The airplane became known as the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

The model  designation  followed the company -announced orders from the peoples Republic  of China for 60 Dreamliners.Boeing incoporated the eight at the time of the China order because in many Asian cultures ,the number eight represents good luck and prosperity.

To build the super-effiecent airplane,Boeing has partnered with more than 40 of the worlds top-tier suppliers. An international team is developing the airplane,led by Boeing at its Everett,Wash,facility.

With the introduction of the Dreamliner which is more spacious and with the carrying capacity of over 500,travel around the world will make flights cheap and affortable as the cost per ticket will reduce with almost half and the fuel consumption of the Dreamliner will reduce by 20%.

BUSINESS AVIATION NEWS

Gulfstream Aerospace rolls out new flagship aircraft ,the all-new Gulfstream G650.

This jet is the largest ,fastest and most technologically advanced aircraft in the Gulfstream fleet.

On September 29,20009, Gulfstream  Aerospace , a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) rolled out its new flagship business jet,the all-new Gulfstream G650, at company headquarters in Savannah.The aircraft rolled out under its own power.First announced in March 2008,the ultra-large-cabin,ultra-long-range G650  remains on schedule for customer deliveries in 2012. This aircraft is ideal for long haul flights like, private executive jet flights,air ambulance & medical evacuation flights and emergency evacuation flights. Flying in these aircraft will give you a privacy and personalized service.Approximately 7000 people gathered at the new G650 manufacturing building for the aircrafts debut.

The G650 offers the longest,fastest spedd,largest cabin and the most advanced cockpit in the Gulfstream fleet.It features all- new fuselage cross sction, allowing a wider and taller cabin than the previous top-of -the -line G550 model.The G650 is capable of travelling 7000 nautical miles at 0.85 mach and has a maximum operating speed of 0.925,which will make it the fastest civil aircraft flying .It can climb to an altitude of 51000 feet, which allows it to avoidd traffic and inclement weather.

The G650 features a cabin that measures 102 inches wide and 77 inches high, the largest purpose-built cabin in bussiness aviation.The extra space allows  for larger galleys and lavatories, and increased storage.The aircraft , which seats 11-18 passengers ,also features 16 panoramic windows that measure 28 by 20.5 inches, the largest in the industry,improved sound levels, a vacuum toilet system,and in -flight access to 195 cubic feet of usable volume in the baggage compartment. The aircraft is on schedule for its first flight later this year and is expected to be certified i 2011 .Entry -into-service is planned for 2012.

JET FUEL BY TYE.

The various formulations of jet fuel over the last 70 years include: Military designated JP-1 ,JP-2,JP-3,JP-4,JP-5,JP-6,JP-7 AND JP-8 and Commercially designated Jet-A ,Jet-A1 andd Jet -B . All are kerosene blends. The designation letters 'jp' stand for Jet  Propellant.

- JP-1 .The standardized formulation for JP-1 was created in 1994 for the first jet aircraft.It was designed to operate at an extremely low freezing point of -76degrees f. There is only very limited availability of this fuel owing to cost to formulate it.

-JP-2 ,-3,-4 : All are blended kerosenes that use naphtha derivatives at their cutting agents giving varying flash and freezing points.These are obsolete fuels.

-JP-5 and -6 : Both are kerosene fuels that have been blended with AVGAS. A derivative is still used primarily by the United States Navy,while a JP-6 derivative is still used by extremely high-altitude military jets.

-JP-7: Was specifically developed for Lockheed SR-71

-JP-8 (in the US) and F-34(in Europe);Now the universally required jet fuel used by the worlds military forces.It is a blended kerosene that has an antioxidant,metals deactivator and static electricity dissipater additives blended into it.

 

GENERAL AVIATION NEWS,AVIATION SPORTS.

Wanaka Airshow Australia.

Visitors to next years Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow will be able to take home a helicopter, light plane or even a boat along with the usual souvenirs, thanks to anew initiative by the shows organisers.

With the global recession putting pressure on aircraft owners,many more were being put up for sale here and overseas, according to airshow Manager ,Mandy Deans. A special aviation sales lot will be set up at the 2010 international airshow andd Ms Deans said there were already helicopters and light planes being put forward for inclussion before the plan had even be advertised. If you will be in attendance at this airshow you will an opportunity for helicopter flight, scenic flight and aerial survey & photography flights.

It is the second new  initiative  from  the Warbirds  Over Wanaka Community Trust for the Easter Holiday event, which has in the past attracted around 100000 visitors.  Afood andd wine expo, showcasing local produce , will also be held as part of the airshow and Ms Deans said this idea was also  attracting considerable interest.

The show begins on April,2 ,2010 with aircraft practice day. The main airshow will be held on April,3 and 4 . Tickets sales continued  to be strong.

With news one is able to know which events are happening and plans on if to attend or participate especially the airshow aviation sports where aircrafts of different types will be on display and you can choose to order one.The Air News updates both the manufactures on the new trends and new products in the market and their addvantage over the ones in use. 

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Anthony A Juma Editor/Manager at Wings Over Africa Aviation Limitedd for aviation news worldwide,airline news,business news,aviation sport ,cheap flights to east africa,scenic flights east africa,helicopter flights kenya,tanzania & uganda,Private executive jet flights and for more information visit www.wingsoverafrica-aviation.com or email editor@wingsoverafrica-aviation.com ,info@wingsoverafrica-aviation.com

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Hospitality Student Runs With The Olympic Flame

First-year Centennial College student Megan Oates was one of the privileged and proud Canadians to run with the Olympic torch as the sacred flame wound its way through Ontario to Toronto recently. She belongs to the school of hospitality.

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Oates was handed the torch at 5:45 am on a frigid pre-dawn street corner in Whitby on Dec. 17 and ran the prescribed 300 metres in about two minutes as her family, friends and neighbours cheered her on. The emotion-filled run ended far too soon, but it was a memorable experience just the same.

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Oates had applied to Coca-Cola last winter after watching a TV commercial promoting the torch relay. She didn’t hear back from contest organizers until July, when she received an e-mail informing her that she had made it to the second round, based on a random draw. The next step required her to write a short essay explaining why she deserved to carry the torch.

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“I received an e-mail from VANOC (the company that is running the Olympics) in September saying that my essay had been picked!” Oates recalls excitedly. She then had to fill out a barrage of forms and was eventually assigned a spot in Whitby, which is near her Pickering home.

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“I got my uniform a couple weeks ago, and I actually had the opportunity to purchase the torch that I am carrying,” says Oates. “Since it is a little bit out of my price range, it is going to be my Christmas present from my parents.”

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Oates is a student in Centennial’s unique Cultural and Heritage Tourism program, which prepares students for careers in the growing cultural and heritage tourism sector around the world. The school of hospitalitymakes the students fully equippedfor their career. Ironically, Canada’s Olympic Torch Relay is the type of event she will likely be planning in her own career in the future.

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The 2010 Olympic Torch Relay is a 45,000-kilometre journey across Canada that will unify the country and build excitement for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. The relay, which involves 12,000 runners, is more than 100 days long, and will visit over 1,000 communities and places of interest. The Vancouver Winter Games will open on February 12.

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Here the author Marcus writes about a student who ran with the Olympic torch as the sacred flame wound its way through Ontario to Toronto recently. Megan Oates,is a student of theschool of hospitalityat Centennial college. He explains how memorable the run was.

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Has this ever befallen to you? You go to obtain a drink, scrounge about in the cabinets for a glass, and envision that every cup and mug you have is in the sink or the dishwasher. Perchance you just had guests, or Maybe it's just been a filled week, but it encounters. The truth is you can never have adequate glassware. Cups break, mugs chip, and sometimes you go through them excessively prompt to keep up with the cleaning.

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