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Monday, December 11, 2006

corneal transplant

On October 11, 2006, Patricia Stanton of Cheektowaga, NY had a corneal transplant procedure done. After being blind for 65years, she could now see. This is probably one of the best medical miracle type stories I've heard. Personally, I think sight is one of our greatest abilities as human beings. I couldn't imagine a dark world forcing one to be completely dependent on hearing, alone.
It is fascinating how far technology has come for medical practices. However, one must realize that procedures like the corneal transplant wouldn't be possible without the kindness of donors. Agreeing to give up any organs after death is a very selfless concept, a truly bold decision to be made. Also, as proven by Mrs. Stanton's case, it really can make a huge difference.

Monday, December 04, 2006

quoting the response to a frank zappa quote

"There is a reflection in many of the music people listen to now. I myself am not really all that into classical but i still respect it for it's greatness. Some people don't give this type of music a lot of credit when really they should because its awesome." - Victoriano Franco III

Though this idea was influenced by a quote of the great Frank Zappa, I still find myself in full agreement with Mr. Franco's point of view. I am not into classical music either, but it is, undeniably the foundation of all recent music, or that which was written/performed within the last 300 years. Furthermore, it is often much more complex and makes more use of different aspects of music theory. Also, there are only a limited number of chord progressions in existance. Being, for lack of a better term, the guidelines to songs falling into the category of structured music, inevitably people will write songs that, in essence, have already been written.