pianogonzology

Friday, April 8, 2016

Idea . . .

(http://www.famous-quotes.com/topic.php?tid=590)
"A crank is someone with a new idea -- until it catches on."
Mark Twain

"A good idea plus capable men cannot fail; it is better than money in the bank."
John Berry

"A mind once stretched by a new idea never regains its original dimensions."
Oliver Wendell Holmes

"A new idea is first condemned as ridiculous and then dismissed as trivial, until finally, it becomes what everybody knows."
William James

"A new idea is like a child. It's easier to conceive than to deliver."
Ted Koysis

"A powerful idea communicates some of its strength to him who challenges it."
Marcel Proust

Spring
Solo piano idea by Ray Jozwiak working toward a news composition.

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Thursday, April 7, 2016

Disingenuous? . . .

. . . or conniving?

(http://www.opednews.com/articles/Hillary-s-Disingenuous-Cla-by-Rob-Kall-2016-Presidential-Primary-Candidates_Hillary-Clinton-160401-967.html)
". . . Hillary claims that she has 2.5 million votes than Bernie Sanders. That claim is deceptive and disingenuous. . . Real Clear politics offers these numbers: Clinton 8,924,821, Sanders 6,397, 980
. . . Technically, it's accurate, but that's because of the nature of the primary election in many states where there are caucuses. In Caucus states, a lot less people participate in the voting because of the time involved. But those delegates represent millions of people. . . In reality her claim is another Hillary distortion, a reflection of the dishonesty that leads to her being highly distrusted by most voters. But none of the mainstream media have called her on this distortion. . ."

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Wednesday, April 6, 2016

Valid . . .

Simple Definition of valid

: fair or reasonable
: acceptable according to the law

(http://gas2.org/2016/03/10/teenagers-sue-us-government-over-climate-change/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+IM-gas2+%28Gas+2.0%29)
". . . 21 children are suing the US government in federal court, claiming it has breached its obligations to them under the Constitution to protect their civil rights. Specifically, they allege lack of government action on climate change is an infringement of their rights to life, liberty, and equal protection under the law. . . According to The Guardian, Julia Olson, the lead attorney for the plaintiffs told the press after the hearings, “What we have is not just a failure to act. The government is doing everything to fuel this problem.” She pointed to the permitting of oil and gas drilling and the export of fossil fuels, including the recently approved Jordan Cove Liquefied Natural Gas terminal in Coos Bay, Oregon, which the complaint says “enhances the cumulative danger” caused by the government’s actions. . ."

Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Together . . .

"If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together."
– African proverb

"Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success."
– Henry Ford

"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality."
– John Lennon/Yoko Ono

"You may have the greatest bunch of individual stars in the world, but if they don't play together, the club won't be worth a dime."
– Babe Ruth

"Great things are done by a series of small things brought together."
– Vincent Van Gogh

"None of us is as smart as all of us."
– Ken H Blanchard

"It takes two flints to make a fire."
– Louisa May Alcott

"A single arrow is easily broken, but not ten in a bundle."
– Japanese proverb

"What divides us pales in comparison to what unites us."
– Ted Kennedy

Together
©2016 Raymond M. Jozwiak, from the forthcoming "No Frills"

Monday, April 4, 2016

Law . . .

. . . above or below? . . .

(https://informedvote2016.wordpress.com/2016/03/18/do-i-really-need-to-worry-about-hillarys-emails-yes-she-will-be-indicted-full-form/)
". . . Hillary Clinton and her aides not only violated numerous federal criminal statutes, but may have conducted a cover up to hide incriminating evidence – the likes of which forced Richard Nixon to resign as President. This article was intended to be a quick, digestable piece to help everyone get caught up on the scandal, but I really had no idea how complex this issue was. Here is the takeaway – I believe the FBI will refer Hillary Clinton for indictment for a violation of Section 1924 and Section 793 of Title 18 US Criminal Code dealing with deletion, retention and transmission of classified documents. If prosecuted and convicted, the punishment would be some combination of a fine, a year in prison or 10 years in prison. The implications for the Presidential race will be discussed. . ."

Sunday, April 3, 2016

Compellence . . .

. . . I can't help it. I'm compelled . . .

". . . Bernie is the underdog, and he’s going to be vastly outspent by Secretary Clinton. 96% of the time, the candidate spending the most money wins a race. If he’s going to secure the Democratic nomination, leverage and insurance will be needed. 1,000,000+ voters pledged to write-in Senator Sanders will be a compelling argument for some Democratic primary voters. Bloomberg Politics reports, “in Iowa and New Hampshire, with four-fifths of likely Democratic voters in both states saying they think Clinton is destined to be the nominee.” A write-in campaign is designed to undermine that “destiny.” Call it arm twisting, call it “breaking eggs,” call it compellence; we call it leverage on Democratic primary voters and insurance against corrupted super delegates “pledged” to another candidate before one primary vote is cast. A write-in strategy is an innovative idea to help a candidate secure a party’s nomination. . ."

Saturday, April 2, 2016

Clowns . . .

)(from http://www.ranker.com/list/list-of-famous-clowns/reference?var=4&utm_expid=16418821-179.vk2gM_coRrOMcxn9T2riGQ.3&utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F)
Emmett Kelly
Emmett Leo Kelly was an American circus performer, who created the memorable clown figure "Weary Willie", based on the hobos of the Depression era. . .
Age: Died at 81 (1898-1979)
Birthplace: USA, Sedan, Kansas
Profession: Actor, Clown
Credits: The Greatest Show on Earth, Wind Across the Everglades

Red Skelton
Richard Bernard "Red" Skelton was an American entertainer best known for his national radio and television acts between 1937 and 1971 and as host of the television program The Red Skelton Show. Skelton, who has stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his work in radio and television . . .
Age: Died at 84 (1913-1997)
Birthplace: Vincennes, Indiana, United States of America
Profession: Comedian, Television producer, Screenwriter, Radio personality, Actor + 2 more
Credits: Rudolph's Shiny New Year, Around the World in 80 Days, The Red Skelton Show, Ocean's 11, Those Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines + 36 more

Soupy Sales
Soupy Sales was an American comedian, actor, radio-TV personality and host, and jazz aficionado. He was best known for his local and network children's television show, Lunch with Soupy Sales; a series of comedy sketches frequently ending with Sales receiving a pie in the face, which became his trademark . . .
Age: Died at 83 (1926-2009)
Birthplace: USA, North Carolina, Franklinton
Profession: Comedian, Actor, Presenter
Credits: Holy Man, The Making of '...And God Spoke', Angels with Angles, Black Scorpion Returns, Birds Do It

Grock
Grock, born Charles Adrien Wettach, was a Swiss clown, composer and musician. Called "the king of clowns" and "the greatest of Europe's clowns", Grock was once the most highly paid entertainer in the world. . .
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Age: Died at 79 (1880-1959)
Birthplace: Loveresse, Switzerland
Profession: Clown
Credits: Goodbye Mr. Grock

Bob Keeshan
Robert James "Bob" Keeshan was an American television producer and actor. He is most notable as the title character of the children's television program Captain Kangaroo, which became an icon for millions of people during its 30-year run from 1955 to 1984. Keeshan also played the original "Clarabell the clown . . .
Age: Died at 77 (1927-2004)
Birthplace: USA, New York, Lynbrook
Profession: Television producer, Actor
Credits: Captain Kangaroo, The Stupids, Howdy Doody, CBS Storybreak

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Donald Trump
Donald John Trump, Sr. is an American businessman, politician, television personality, and candidate for the Republican nomination for President of the United States in the 2016 election. Funniest and best known show . . . running for the Presidency of the United States of American in 2016
Born: June 14, 1946 (age 69), Queens, New York City, NY
Spouse: Melania Trump (m. 2005), Marla Maples (m. 1993–1999), Ivana Trump (m. 1977–1992)
Children: Ivanka Trump, Tiffany Trump, Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, Barron Trump
Education: Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania (1968), More
TV shows: The Apprentice, The Ultimate Merger, More

(source: Wikipedia)

Clown
solo piano idea for further development (by Ray Jozwiak)

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