Peter Joseph von Lindpainter, a German musician who also adapted the vampire for the German stage, was a violinist who had studied at Augsburg and Munich prior to becoming the Music director of the Isarton Theater in 1812. In 1891 he moved to Stuttgart as the Kapellmeister of the city’s orchestra, where he would remain for the rest of his life. Throughout his long career he was among the country’s most honored conductors, although he was known more for his technical proficiency and dramatic effects rather than originality. He spent a period in the 1850s as the guest conductor of the New Philharmonic Society in London.
During is long life, he composed 28 operas,
Der Vampyr being among the two or three most successful. He set the plot in France and named his vampire character Graf (or Count) Aubri. In the plot, Aubri convinced the father of Isolde, the object of his desire, to break off her engagement to his love, Graf Hippolyte, and allow him to marry her. In the end, Hippolyte fatally wounded him, but as he lay dying, he made Hippolyte swear not to reveal his death until midnight. He had still hoped to prey on Isolde, but she protected herself by claiming God’s protection. As his time ran out, without the needed blood, Aubri died.
Then it first appeared, several months after opera of Heinrich Marschner, Lindpainter’s production competed successfully with the other Der Vampyr, but it was forgotten through most of the twentieth-century until the vampire revival of the 1980s aroused interest in both composers.
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This weekend Rainman and I are planning to go see
"Bodies...the Exhibition" that features more than 250 "real, whole, and partial human body specimens...dissected and preserved," providing up-close looks inside skeletal, muscular, reproductive, respiratory, circulatory, other human body systems. Many whole-body specimens "are dissected in vivid athletic poses."
The Floss Silk Tree, a conspicuous "autumn bloomer" here and there around San Diego, has been showing off its pinkish or purplish, hibiscus-like flowers for at least a month now. The broad, heavy trunks of this South American import, studded with fat, cone-shaped spines, make it easy to identify. Take a look around...the show of flowers is spectacular!
N Posted by Rain at 10/19/2007 12:40:00 AM
Monday, October 15, 2007
Hunky Monday
One for the girls.....
Looks like a tasty pumpkin to me ;0)
One for the guys....
This one came to me in an email labeled
"Pirate Booty"
Weekend Discoveries
“It's a relationship characterised by rejection, deceit and too much perfume. An affair played out not on the pages of a gossip magazine, but among Australian insects and plants. Researchers have discovered that an ancient plant species that grows in southeast Queensland uses its natural scent to manipulate the insects it relies on for pollination.”
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This award comes as no surprise to anyone living in “Americas Finest City". Dog Fancy magazine recently named San Diego America's most dog-friendly city.
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A new Web site offers dozens of video clips of autistic kids contrasted with unaffected children's behavior. Some of the side-by-side differences can make you gasp. Others are more subtle.
The free site, debuting Monday, also defines and depicts "stimming," "echolalia" and other confusing-sounding terms that describe autistic behavior. Stimming refers to repetitive, self-stimulating or soothing behavior including hand-flapping and rocking that autistic children sometimes do in reaction to light, sounds or excitement. Echolalia is echoing or repeating someone else's words or phrases, sometimes out of context.
The new site is sponsored by two nonprofit advocacy groups: Autism Speaks and First Signs. They hope the site will promote early diagnosis and treatment, which can help young children with autism lead more normal lives. The site was to be available to the public starting Monday on the
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The San Diego Chargers Won...
LaDainian Tomlinson had four rushing touchdowns as the San Diego Chargers defeated the Oakland Raiders, 28-14, at Qualcomm Stadium on Sunday. Wahoo! Go Chargers!
How was your weekend?
Labels: Autism, breast cancer, Hunky Mondays, misc
N Posted by Rain at 10/15/2007 01:15:00 AM
Monday, October 08, 2007
Hunky Monday
"Shall I go to heaven or a-fishing?"
Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862), U.S. philosopher, author, naturalist.
Please visit the National Breast Cancer Foundation
Have a great week everyone! :0)
Labels: breast cancer, Hunky Mondays
N Posted by Rain at 10/08/2007 12:41:00 AM
Monday, October 01, 2007
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Octobers Pirate...
Sorry I've decided to take this photo down.
Me and my girls in support of...
Most of you already know that I had quite a scare earlier this year after having my first mammogram (here). Recently a very good friend of mine Cheri, was diagnosed in the early stages of breast cancer. My Aunt Yvonne died in 1990 after a ten year fight from breast cancer and her daughter, Leonie is a breast cancer survivor. I am sure that most of you reading this either has a family member, friend or a co-worker that has had breast cancer. Early detection will increase your odds of surviving breast cancer. This post is not just for women, men can get breast cancer also.
Questions to Ask Your Doctor
Learning about the diagnosis and treatment options available may help you to make decisions about your care. The first step in the learning process is a conversation with your physician. Every woman's breast cancer diagnosis is different. What a physician recommends for one woman may not be right for another. Developing a list of questions to ask is a good first start to addressing concerns and getting information. Here is a list of basic questions on advanced breast cancer to get the conversation started. ABOUT BREAST CANCER
What stage is my breast cancer? What does this mean? What are my chances of responding to treatment?ADVANCED BREAST CANCER
- Is my breast cancer hormone receptor positive?
- Why has my breast cancer recurred?
- Does this mean my treatment will have to change?
- What are my chances of responding to treatment?
TREATMENT OPTIONS
What are the treatment options for my stage of breast cancer? Why or why not would these treatments help me?
- Surgery
- Radiation
- Chemotherapy
- Hormonal therapy
- Biologically targeted therapy
- Clinical trial participation
- What treatment options, oral or injectable, are available for me as an advanced breast cancer patient?
- What treatment do you feel will work best for me? Why are you recommending this treatment?
- What are the possible side effects of this treatment? Will it make me feel sick? What kinds of food will help me? Or where can I get advice on meal planning?
- Will this treatment allow me to continue to be involved in my normal daily activities? If not, would another treatment be better for me so I can remain active?
- Will the treatment affect my family? What do they need to know?
- Will the treatment affect my appearance? If so, are there other options that will not change the way that I look?
- What if my current therapy does not continue to benefit me? Are there any other options?
- What types of hormonal therapies are available to me? Will it be beneficial? Is there any treatment I could be prescribed that does not have to be taken daily?
- What are the latest advances in hormonal therapies?
- How often will I be able to see my health care professional?
- How will I know if the treatment is working?
- What are the side effects?
- How can I manage side effects?
- What side effects should I tell you about?
- Will I need follow-up care?
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
What studies are currently under way for women with advanced stage breast cancer?
Do you recommend a clinical trial for me? How can it help?
Where can I get further information on my stage of breast cancer?
Where can I find additional support?
Please be sure to let your doctor know all the medications (prescription, over-the-counter, and herbal supplements) you currently take. Also, check with your doctor before starting any other medication.
Want to know more?
Please visit NBAM
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Once again I have a very busy week ahead of me, I will be in court three times to support Rusty. I will be so happy when these issues are resolved. Sigh.
Have a great week everyone!
Labels: breast cancer, misc, pirates, Rusty
N Posted by Rain at 10/01/2007 12:20:00 AM
Marie,
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Please visit the National Breast Cancer Foundation
Photo Source: Miss Cellania
