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The Marshall Lions Club welcomed Daphne Skinner on Nov. 12. Skinner serves as the account manager for LifeShare Blood Center of Shreveport-Bossier. She was in attendance to share information regarding their organization and details surrounding the upcoming partnership in which Marshall Lions Club will conduct a blood drive on Friday, Dec. 27 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. While a lot of East Texas donors utilize Carter BloodCare for their blood drives, Skinner is passionate about LifeShare due to its close proximity to the nearest trauma centers outside of Dallas. Also, LifeShare is a member of America’s Blood Centers and only one of 60 processors world-wide of rare blood types. LifeShare was established in Shreveport in 1942 and today, the organization regularly supplies blood components and related services to more than 100 medical facilities and hospitals throughout Louisiana, East Texas and South Arkansas. According to Skinner, within the United States only 65% of the population is eligible to donate blood and of that percentage, only 3% actually donate. That is a staggering statistic considering that 33% of the population will require blood at some point during their lifetime. The donation of blood does save lives. In fact, a donation of one pint of blood will save approximately three lives, and one teaspoon of that blood can save an infant as well. While the world has witnessed countless technological changes, there is no way to manufacture blood. As a result, only human blood may be utilized on humans. Today, most blood that is donated comes from schools and universities, which results in low supplies during summer and winter months. If you couple the prevalence of cold and flu season during winter months, the Marshall Lions Club’s blood drive on Dec. 27 is timely to keep blood supply stable for those in need. Prior to becoming part of the LifeShare team, Skinner was unaware of the low numbers that donate across the country. For that reason, she encourages those within Marshall Lions Club to spread the word to make the upcoming blood drive truly a blessing for others. As an update for our military families, Skinner enthusiastically shared that those that served in Europe are now eligible to donate. Based upon updated scientific evidence, the Food and Drug Administration updated guidelines for “mad cow” disease, which means that most people, who traveled, lived or had a transfusion in Europe, including the United Kingdom, Ireland and France, from 1980 to present are now eligible to donate blood. As she closed, Skinner looks forward to the blood drive in December 2024. The drive will be conducted at The Cammack Family Director of Funerals parking lot on the corner of South Washington and Travis streets. As a parting gift, donors that participate in the blood drive will receive a LifeShare Christmas sweater. For those in the community, a donor may give a blood donation every 56 days unless a person provides a double red cell (2RBC) donation, and the interval between donations extends to 112 days. If interested in learning more LifeShare, please visit www.lifeshare.org . Those interested in learning more about Marshall Lions Club and/or becoming a Lion can attend a noon Tuesday meeting in the Panola Harrison Cooperative Building located at 410 E. 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A day of embarrassment ends with further indignity for Marnus and AustraliaRawalpindi: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) National Central Bureau (NCB) Interpol has arrested a wanted accused in a robbery case from Saudi Arabia. According to the FIA spokesperson, the accused was arrested from Saudi Arabia and transferred to Islamabad Airport. He was identified as Sanaullah. The arrested accused was wanted by Punjab Police against whom a case was registered in Saddar Jampur Police Station, Rajanpur in 2021 under the provisions of robbery. The accused had fled abroad after committing serious crimes. FIA NCB Interpol had issued a red notice for the arrest of the accused. Later, the accused was handed over to Punjab Police authorities by FIA Immigration Islamabad. The extradition of the accused was possible due to the close coordination of Interpol Islamabad with Interpol Riyadh. NCB Interpol, equipped with modern technology, is in touch with the whole world 24/7. All resources are being utilized to arrest the accused.“There is no place like this anymore locally,” owner Megan Podrazik said. The shop featuring a wide range of products and crafts from area vendors opened on Black Friday at 1451 Route 5S in the Southside Square plaza. The storefront was previously occupied by AAA Northway. Podrazik wasn’t sure how she would use it when she leased the available space next door to her other business, Anthony’s Deli & Market . “I’m always looking to expand and try to look at what the community needs and right now they needed a shop,” said Podrazik, who also owns Megabites Events and Catering. Anthony’s Holiday Market is partially inspired by Hallmark Shops, but with a local twist to support other small business owners and crafters during the cold weather months when there are fewer vendor events. “When I was kid, I loved the Hallmark store. The way we designed the store is how I remember the Hallmark store as a kid,” Podrazik said. “It gives an opportunity for local vendors to come in and show off what they do.” All of the products at the market are locally made or designed. The deli already offered various products made in the community, but the holiday market has expanded upon the assortment of items ready for gifting. Over 30 vendors are featured at the shop carrying “a little bit of everything,” including macramé items, greeting cards, candles, woodwork, stained glass, jewelry, ornaments, blankets, T-shirts, tumblers, hand towels, seasonings, maple syrup and more. “I like the simplicity of walking into one place and seeing such variety,” said Courtney Fisher of Chaos Creations. “It’s just unimaginable the amount of things they have.” Anthony’s Holiday Market is stocked with various creations from Fisher customized through sublimation, vinyl, laser engraving, etching and embroidery. Her holiday ornaments have been selling out. Fisher was at the shop on Saturday customizing stockings, Santa hats, plush elves and placemats ready for the cookies and milk families leave out for the jolly old elf and his team of reindeer each year. Items ranged in price from $6 to $15 each. “Anything I can do affordably for families, that’s what I like to specialize in during this time of year,” Fisher said. The shop has items fitting all budgets for individuals of all ages, Podrazik said. “We just want a place for people to go that they can afford and they're still getting that custom experience,” Podrazik said. Of course, Podrazik said deli customers can get their holiday shopping done next door while they wait for their orders or take a break from shopping to grab a bite. The holiday market and neighboring deli will be hosting various activities throughout the month, such as the craft cocktail class presented with The Bev Cart at 6 p.m. on Monday. The cost to participate is $30 and advance registration is required. The community spirit of the shop extends to partnering with area nonprofits to host fundraisers, such as the opportunity for locals to skip the hassle of wrapping gifts for a good cause and instead have the task tackled by Habitat for Humanity Montgomery County from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Dec. 22. “We like to be involved with as many organizations as we possibly can. If they want to use our space to fundraise, we’re all for it,” Podrazik said. Already, Fisher is impressed with the experience of being featured at the shop bringing together small business owners in the community. “Items you're going to find in Anthony's maker were made with a lot of love and patience,” Fisher said. “You’re supporting families when you purchase locally.” Despite its name, Podrazik said the market may stay open past the holidays depending on the interest from shoppers and vendors. “Shops like this won’t survive if the community doesn’t support them,” Podrazik said.PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haiti’s online media association said two reporters were killed and several others were wounded in a gang attack on Tuesday on the reopening of Port-au-Prince’s biggest public hospital. Street gangs have taken over an estimated 85% of Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, and they forced the closure of the General Hospital early this year. Authorities had pledged to reopen the facility Tuesday but as journalists gathered to cover the event, suspected gang members opened fire in a vicious Christmas Eve attack. Robest Dimanche, a spokesman for the Online Media Collective, identified the dead journalists as Markenzy Nathoux and Jimmy Jean. Dimanche said an unspecified number of reporters had also been wounded in the attack, which he blamed on the Viv Ansanm coalition of gangs. Haiti’s interim president, Leslie Voltaire, said in an address to the nation that journalists and police were among the victims of the attack. He did not specify how many casualties there were, or give a breakdown for the dead or wounded. “I send my sympathies to the people who were victims, the national police and the journalists,” Voltaire said, pledging “this crime is not going to go unpunished.” A video posted online by the reporters trapped inside the hospital showed what appeared to be two lifeless bodies of men on stretchers, their clothes bloodied. One of the men had a lanyard with a press credential around his neck. Radio Télé Métronome initially reported that seven journalists and two police officers were wounded. Police and officials did not immediately respond to calls for information on the attack. Street gangs have taken over an estimated 85% of Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince. They forced the closure of the General Hospital early this year during violence that also targeted the main international airport and Haiti’s two largest prisons. Authorities had pledged to reopen the facility Tuesday but as journalists gathered to cover the event, suspected gang members opened fire. Video posted online earlier showed reporters inside the building and at least three lying on the floor, apparently wounded. That video could also not be immediately verified. Johnson “Izo” André, considered Haiti’s most powerful gang leader and part of a gang known as Viv Ansanm, which that has taken control of much of Port-au-Prince , posted a video on social media claiming responsibility for the attack. The video said the gang coalition had not authorized the hospital’s reopening. Haiti has seen journalists targeted before. In 2023, two local journalists were killed in the space of a couple of weeks — radio reporter Dumesky Kersaint was fatally shot in mid-April that year, while journalist Ricot Jean was found dead later that month. In July, former Prime Minister Garry Conille visited the Hospital of the State University of Haiti, more widely known as the General Hospital, after authorities regained control of it from gangs. The hospital had been left ravaged and strewn with debris. Walls and nearby buildings were riddled with bullet holes, signaling fights between police and gangs. The hospital is across the street from the national palace, the scene of several battles in recent months. Gang attacks have pushed Haiti’s health system to the brink of collapse with looting, setting fires, and destroying medical institutions and pharmacies in the capital. The violence has created a surge in patients and a shortage of resources to treat them. Haiti’s health care system faces additional challenges during the rainy season, which is likely to increase the risk of water-borne diseases. Poor conditions in camps and makeshift settlements have heightened the risk of diseases like cholera, with over 84,000 suspected cases in the country, according to UNICEF. Follow AP’s coverage of Latin America and the Caribbean at https://apnews.com/hub/latin-america
Meet the 12 CFP Title Contenders: No. 12 ClemsonBill Clinton Says He Isn't Surprised Donald Trump Won The ElectionBad call! Miserable millennials least likely to call family on Christmas Day but Gen Z WILL pick up the phone - here is why Research by Vodafone UK found half of Brits aged 28 to 43 will text this Christmas READ MORE: Gen Z mocks millennials for the way they purchase big-ticket items By JOWENA RILEY Published: 14:27 GMT, 8 December 2024 | Updated: 14:27 GMT, 8 December 2024 e-mail View comments Miserable millennials are more likely to send a WhatsApp message to their family than speak over the phone this Christmas . According to new research by Vodafone UK, the generation that grew up with Nokia phones is leaning on typing over talking to spread festive cheer this year, with nearly half (49 per cent) of Brits aged 28 to 43 planning to ping loved ones a text. While Millennials might be hitting 'send' rather than dialing, their tech habits set them apart from younger and older generations. Despite texting being the preferred method of communication for Gen Z , they are most likely to opt for a video call to wish loved ones a 'Happy Christmas.' Meanwhile, the Baby Boomer generation, champions of tradition, are sticking to classic phone calls this year. The survey also found that connectivity is central to Christmas in the modern world, with more than half of Brits admit they struggle to imagine the holiday without it. Besides staying in touch, the top ways Brits use phones, tablets and laptops at Christmas include shopping, finding discounts, social media - and tracking when to take their turkey out of the oven. For some, tech plays an even bigger role - over two in five parents say digital tools help make Christmas more magical, from streaming festive music and videos to tracking Santa's sleigh. Miserable millennials are more likely to send a WhatsApp message to their family than speak over the phone this Christmas (stock image) However, Britons most appreciate the opportunity to reconnect and get together with loved ones, with over two thirds valuing hearing from loved ones more than Christmas dinner (47 per cent), presents (23 per cent), or family games (18 per cent). But not everyone is feeling the digital warmth this Christmas, as nearly half of Brits report experiencing loneliness during the holidays, citing reasons like not having loved ones nearby or lacking the skills or means to connect digitally. According to the study, a third of Brits will be spending this Christmas apart from their loved ones, for reasons such as being with a partner's family or working. This includes a quarter (24 per cent) of both Gen Z and Millennials who will be spending their first Christmas away from their parents. Nicki Lyons from Vodafone UK said: 'Connecting with loved ones is a hugely important part of the festive season and if you aren't together in person, technology becomes central to making that connection. 'But for those without access to this, due to a lack of skills or the means to get online, the simple act of having a voice call with a faraway family member or messaging a friend at work is out of reach.' The research comes as Vodafone announced it has helped three million digitally excluded people and businesses cross the digital divide as part of its everyone.connected initiative. Meanwhile, a study has shown young Britons want to ditch turkey from their Christmas dinner along with other much-loved festive traditions. Despite texting being the preferred method of communication for Gen Z , they are most likely to opt for a video call to wish loved ones a 'Happy Christmas' (stock image) Read More My snowflake Gen-Z staff terrified me into quitting. And I'm SO glad I did! Gen Z are keen for a meat-alternative on December 25 and would also rather replace an after dinner cheese board, the research by Costa Coffee has revealed. Despite 68% of Brits stating that their households enjoy the same 'traditional' Christmas meal, the findings show that younger and older generations have very different views about Christmas food, treats and even baubles. It's due to the younger generations changing attitudes on booze, with an increasing number of young people reducing their alcohol intake or adopting teetotal lifestyles. Though revellers will wave goodbye to alcohol, they can expect to enjoy a solid night's sleep in its place. Mistletoe is also a firm no-no because, according to renowned auctioneer Nick 'Mr Mistletoe' Champion, whose mistletoe sales have plummeted in recent years, 'young people aren't interested in kissing under the mistletoe anymore'. Whatsapp Share or comment on this article: Bad call! Miserable millennials least likely to call family on Christmas Day but Gen Z WILL pick up the phone - here is why e-mail Add comment
A tight race for political power in British Columbia still had no clear winner early Sunday after the vast majority of votes in the provincial election had been counted, with a weakened incumbent party barely holding off its top challenger late into the night. With a little more than 96 per cent of votes counted, the B.C. NDP and B.C. Conservatives were left locked in a near dead heat . The NDP were either elected or leading in 46 ridings, while the Conservatives had won or were leading in 45 — each just a seat or two shy of the 47 needed to win a majority government. The razor-thin result means the race will come down to the final polls, out-of-district votes and mail in ballots. The latter aren't expected to be fully counted until Oct. 26. See a riding-by-riding breakdown of the results here The delay in announcing the results came after an unusually antagonistic election campaign characterized by the growing popularity of the right-of-centre Conservatives, which had tried to convince a broad base of disillusioned voters to reject the status quo after seven years of NDP rule. Regardless of which party ultimately forms government, the close race will be considered a disappointing result for the once-dominant NDP and a once-unthinkable accomplishment for the up-and-coming Conservatives. "This has been a very, very hard fought campaign and we knew that every vote would matter and that has certainly been the case," NDP Leader David Eby told supporters just before 11:30 p.m. PT. "And it looks like we're going to have to wait just a little bit longer." WATCH | Eby asks supporters for patience after tight race: B.C. NDP Leader David Eby addresses supporters after party loses several seats 2 months ago Duration 8:11 Eby gave a speech for supporters after what was a disappointing night for his party. Addressing his own crowd minutes earlier, Conservatives Leader John Rustad said the election was a "historic night." "This has been a night where we have seen the political landscape in British Columbia change forever ... we have not given up this fight yet. We are going to keep pushing hard." A number of ridings are still too close to call with less than a few hundred votes between candidates. Both Eby and Rustad held onto their ridings: Rustad was re-elected in Nechako Lakes, which he has held since 2005, and Eby won a fourth term in Vancouver–Point Grey. WATCH | Rustad celebrates Conservative gains on close election night: John Rustad hails 'historic night' for B.C. Conservatives 2 months ago Duration 10:21 The winner of the B.C. election remained unclear late Saturday, but B.C. Conservatives Leader John Rustad said it was a great night for his party. In a major blow to her party, B.C. Green Party leader Sonia Furstenau lost her seat after leaving her riding of Cowichan Valley to run for the first time in Victoria–Beacon Hill. "It has been such an honour to be an MLA," an emotional Furstenau later told supporters gathered in the capital, her voice hoarse after fighting a cold last weekend. "It's not the outcome we hoped for in Victoria–Beacon Hill tonight, but I'm so proud of the campaign that we ran." The Greens otherwise led in two ridings. With the two top parties each straining to clinch a majority, Furstenau said the party could potentially play a "pivotal role" in the next government. WATCH | Furstenau thanks supporters, family after election loss: Greens will still play 'pivotal role,' leader Sonia Furstenau says despite losing seat 2 months ago Duration 6:26 B.C. Green Leader Sonia Furstenau addresses supporters after failing to win the Victoria-Beacon Hill riding in the provincial election. B.C. was left with similar uncertainty after the provincial election in 2017, when election night ended with another too-close-to-call race between the NDP and then-B.C. Liberals. Former Liberals leader Christy Clark promised to lead a minority government after the race, but resigned weeks later after losing a confidence vote. The NDP's John Horgan became premier after signing a confidence and supply agreement with the support of the three Green members of the Legislature. Together, the two parties had a total of 44 seats — the minimum required at that time for a majority. Remarkable Conservative rise The campaign was largely a story about whether or not the Conservatives could complete a stunning political rise to topple Eby's NDP, or whether the incumbent party could hold onto its commanding power in the Legislature. At dissolution this fall, the NDP held a powerful majority with 55 seats in the legislature. The B.C. United party served as the Official Opposition with 20 seats, but did not run any candidates in the election after it suspended its campaign to throw its support behind the surging B.C. Conservatives — who held just eight seats before the election. B.C. NDP Leader David Eby greets Vancouver-Yaletown NDP candidate Terry Yung, left, after addressing supporters on election night in Vancouver. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press) The Greens had two seats, and two seats were held by Independents. A record 40 Independents ran in the election this year, but none of them won any of their races. The majority of NDP cabinet ministers retained their seats, including Health Minister Adrian Dix in Vancouver–Renfrew, Jobs Minister Brenda Bailey in Vancouver–South Granville and Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon in Delta North. If Rustad's party takes power, the province will have its first Conservative government in nearly a century. If Eby's party wins, the province will have its third consecutive NDP government. Regardless of the final outcome, Rustad's unlikely rise has been a remarkable story in B.C. politics. Rustad, 61, became party leader after he was kicked out of the Opposition, then known as the B.C. Liberals, over his views on climate change. In just two years, he steered the fledgling Conservatives to a level of popularity that sank his old party, which had disastrously rebranded as B.C. United. The Conservatives and NDP ran candidates in each of the province's 93 ridings, while Furstenau's Greens had 69 candidates. Six high-profile incumbent MLAs were among the 40 Independent candidates. B.C. Conservative supporters watch as results roll in on election night in Vancouver on Oct. 19, 2024. (Ethan Cairns/The Canadian Press) Voting results were available quicker than usual because Elections B.C. is using a new electronic voting system to count ballots, though the process wasn't seamless: results were delayed in Surrey–Cloverdale, one of the province's closest battleground ridings, because of an issue with a password needed to tabulate votes. More than a million people voted ahead of a rainy election day, marking a record number for advance voting in the province. Automatic recounts will happen in electoral districts where the top two candidates are separated by 100 votes or less, with recounts scheduled for Oct. 26, 27 and 28.Spread the love interview only "outlined the Kremlin's demands regarding the war in Ukraine in this interview, reiterating typical Kremlin propaganda narratives." The Ukrainian propaganda actually wrote: "This isn't Carlson's first foray into Kremlin-approved journalism. 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She left the roof off that creation as well to display various rooms, including a paint room and mechanics' area, complete with tiny fondant figures representing salesmen and mechanics. Feilmeier often finds inspiration from her travels. After a trip to Rome, she tackled the Vatican. Her journey to Ireland resulted in a replica of Kilcolgan Castle. Yet, not all of her most meaningful projects are grand or distant. Some of her creations are drawn from closer to home. Over the years, she has crafted gingerbread replicas of the homes she's lived in, the church where she was married, and even her daughter’s motorhome. ADVERTISEMENT Despite her skill, Feilmeier has no interest in formal competitions. When her family took her to a national gingerbread house competition, she was more amused than intimidated. For her, it’s never been about perfection or prestige—it’s about the joy of creating. "Everything is perfect at the competition. I would be laughed out of the contest," Feilmeier said. "I don't care enough to make them perfect. I use frosting to cover up all my sins. You can cover up a lot of mistakes with frosting." While the ephemeral nature of her creations means they don't last long, Feilmeier carefully documents each project. She maintains a detailed scrapbook containing plans and photos of every gingerbread structure she's made over the past 54 years. Despite her meticulous documentation, Feilmeier doesn't become attached to the physical creations themselves. This year’s gingerbread house will be on display at First Lutheran Church, but once the holidays are over, Feilmeier will pack up her creation and throw it out. "If no one wants it, I have no problem throwing it out," she said. "I'm sick of it by the time it's all finished. I love the process, but I’m ready to move on to the next one." In fact, Barb is already thinking about next year’s project. She and her husband plan to visit Paris this summer, and she’s already got her sights set on Notre Dame for her 55th anniversary of gingerbread building. "I've done the Vatican. I think I can do Notre Dame" Feilmeier said. "It will be my 55th year, and that would be crowning if I can do it."
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Joe Rogan has made a bold offer to replace MSNBC anchor Rachel Maddow should Elon Musk purchase the liberal news outlet. In response to rumors on social media that MSNBC's parent firm, Comcast, was contemplating a sale, Musk, the owner of X (previously Twitter), raised eyebrows this week by implying that he would purchase the network. Rogan responded with a lighthearted offer to replace Maddow while sporting her trademark appearance. Rogan's comment followed Musk's post, in which he offered to take Maddow's place on the channel. "If you buy MSNBC I would like Rachel Maddow’s job. I will wear the same outfit and glasses, and I will tell the same lies," Rogan wrote. Musk responded by saying, "Deal." Musk Jokes About Buying MSNBC Eric Trump Jr. wrote a post on X on Comcast's move to spin off MSNBC, which has the potential to alter the media landscape. Later, Musk described the probable transaction as "ironic" and "the most entertaining outcome." The billionaire made a suggestion that he would buy the network and convert it to a conservative station, as per The Hill's report. Musk stated that he could turn MSNBC into a platform that focuses on news from X, with citizen reporting on cable television, and that the "most entertaining outcome" would be the most likely. Conservatives Respond to the Idea with Enthusiasm The conversation between Musk and Rogan has stirred curiosity and enthusiasm among certain conservatives. Comedian Tim Young said he hoped the sale would be completed, saying, "Please God make this happen." Jim Hanson, a conservative writer, also expressed his opinion, stating that if Musk went through with the acquisition, the left would probably be "freaking out." Conservative author Carol Roth, however, made light of the endeavor by remarking that she would want to participate on a new program named "The Normal View," which is a spoof to ABC's liberal chat show "The View." MSNBC's Struggling Ratings and Maddow's Declining Viewership In the midst of the speculation over Musk's possible acquisition, MSNBC has been dealing with serious issues, such as dwindling viewership. as Fox News reported. After President Donald Trump was elected in 2016, Maddow, who has been the host of "The Rachel Maddow Show" for years, noticed a dramatic decline in her viewership. Her show's ratings have been steadily declining in more recent times. "The Rachel Maddow Show" has had a roughly 41% decline in popularity since the 2024 presidential election, with an average of just 1.4 million viewers, the report by Fox mentioned. Her ratings have fallen by 50% among the important demographic of individuals between the ages of 25 and 54, making the issue worse. Since the election, her average viewership in this category has dropped from 236,000 to barely 118,000. Musk's Twitter Comments Spark Speculation Musk entertained the notion of buying MSNBC further on Sunday morning, sharing an image on X that showed him fighting the urge to buy MSNBC. This lighthearted gesture only served to stoke the flames as several journalists and analysts offered their opinions on the possibility of an MSNBC run by Musk. Musk's conversation with Trump Jr. is comparable to one he had in 2017 with a social media user who was urging him to buy Twitter, according to multiple reports. In December 2017, Musk commented, "How much is it?" He eventually paid $44 billion in 2022 to acquire the social networking site, which was then rebranded as X. Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from US News, World and around the world.
NEW YORK — The brooding waltz was carefully composed on a sheet of music roughly the size of an index card. The brief, moody number also bore an intriguing name, written at the top in cursive: “Chopin.” A previously unknown work of music penned by the European master Frederic Chopin appears to have been found at the Morgan Library & Museum in Manhattan. The untitled and unsigned piece is on display this month at the opulently appointed institution, which had once been the private library of financier J.P. Morgan. A previously unknown musical manuscript, possibly by Frederic Chopin, is held in a display case after it was discovered at The Morgan Library & Museum on Nov. 13 in New York. John Minchillo, Associated Press Robinson McClellan, the museum curator who uncovered the manuscript, said it's the first new work associated with the Romantic era composer to be discovered in nearly a century. But McClellan concedes that it may never be known whether it is an original Chopin work or merely one written in his hand. People are also reading... The piece, set in the key of A minor, stands out for its “very stormy, brooding opening section” before transitioning to a melancholy melody more characteristic of Chopin, McClellan explained. “This is his style. This is his essence,” he said during a recent visit to the museum. “It really feels like him.” McClellan said he came across the work in May as he was going through a collection from the late Arthur Satz, a former president of the New York School of Interior Design. Satz acquired it from A. Sherrill Whiton Jr., an avid autograph collector who had been director of the school. McClellan then worked with experts to verify its authenticity. The paper was found to be consistent with what Chopin favored for manuscripts, and the ink matched a kind typical in the early 19th century when Chopin lived, according to the museum. But a handwriting analysis determined the name “Chopin” written at the top of the sheet was penned by someone else. Born in Poland, Chopin was considered a musical genius from an early age. He lived in Warsaw and Vienna before settling in Paris, where he died in 1849 at the age of 39, likely of tuberculosis. Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack A previously unknown musical manuscript, possibly by Frederic Chopin, is seen in a display case after it was discovered at The Morgan Library & Museum, Nov. 13 in New York. John Minchillo, Associated Press He’s buried among a pantheon of artists at the city’s famed Père Lachaise Cemetery, but his heart, pickled in a jar of alcohol, is housed in a church in Warsaw, in keeping with his deathbed wish for the organ to return to his homeland. Artur Szklener, director of the Fryderyk Chopin Institute in Warsaw, the Polish capital city where the composer grew up, agreed that the document is consistent with the kinds of ink and paper Chopin used during his early years in Paris. Musically, the piece evokes the “brilliant style” that made Chopin a luminary in his time, but it also has features unusual for his compositions, Szklener said. “First of all, it is not a complete work, but rather a certain musical gesture, a theme laced with rather simple piano tricks alluding to a virtuoso style," Szklener explained in a lengthy statement released after the document was revealed last month. He and other experts conjecture the piece could have been a work in progress. It may have also been a copy of another's work, or even co-written with someone else, perhaps a student for a musical exercise. Jeffrey Kallberg, a University of Pennsylvania music professor and Chopin expert who helped authenticate the document, called the piece a “little gem” that Chopin likely intended as a gift for a friend or wealthy acquaintance. “Many of the pieces that he gave as gifts were short – kind of like ‘appetizers’ to a full-blown work,” Kallberg said in an email. “And we don’t know for sure whether he intended the piece to see the light of day because he often wrote out the same waltz more than once as a gift.” David Ludwig, dean of music at The Juilliard School, a performing arts conservatory in Manhattan, agreed the piece has many of the hallmarks of the composer’s style. “It has the Chopin character of something very lyrical and it has a little bit of darkness as well,” said Ludwig, who was not involved in authenticating the document. But Ludwig noted that, if it's authentic, the tightly composed score would be one of Chopin’s shortest known pieces. The waltz clocks in at under a minute long when played on piano, as many of Chopin’s works were intended. “In terms of the authenticity of it, in a way it doesn’t matter because it sparks our imaginations,” Ludwig said. “A discovery like this highlights the fact that classical music is very much a living art form.” The Chopin reveal comes after the Leipzig Municipal Libraries in Germany announced in September that it uncovered a previously unknown piece likely composed by a young Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in its collections. Classic Christmas songs that are more than 100 years old Classic Christmas songs that are more than 100 years old Christmas music has a long and storied history beginning centuries ago with pagan rituals. Those traditions evolved with St. Francis of Assisi’s Nativity plays in the 13th century, and survived Puritan rule when many Christmas traditions and celebrations were banned during part of the 17th century. Traveling minstrels spread original songs before the invention of the printing press in 1440 ushered in an era of texts that served as the foundation for some of the most beloved Christmas songs. These tunes would be shared in the form of poetry and hymns printed on broadsides . Today, Christmas music runs the gamut from silly to revolutionary. Songs range from grandmothers getting trampled by reindeer to those based on the work of a Romantic-period poet. Who knew that the catchy tune of Wenceslas, the king with the funny name, is a reverent song about the patron saint of the Czech Republic? Or perhaps it would surprise readers to discover that “Silent Night” was designated as an item of Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. These songs we know by heart and hear so often have rich histories rooted in things like war, religion, social reform, and slavery. Stacker compiled a list of Christmas songs released before 1920 and explored the origins of these pieces. This list includes Christmas carols, famous instrumentals, popular hymns, and spirituals from countries around the world. Many of these songs were created out of a chance collaboration between artists spanning time and space; a clergyman pens a hymn, and years later, a composer resurrects those words and sets them to a melody. It may come as no surprise, then, that what people consider to be Christmas classics are among the most-covered Christmas songs of all time . “Silent Night,” for example, had 137,315 recordings according to a 2017 Billboard report. Read on to learn about the rich histories of some of the most beloved Christmas songs that are more than a century old. You may also like: 71 years of Emmy history Plum Leaves // Flickr 'Jingle Bells' (1885) Written by James Lord Pierpont in 1857 and originally titled “One Horse Open Sleigh,” “Jingle Bells” is one of the most beloved and ubiquitous Christmas carols in existence. In 1965, astronauts Wally Schirra and Thomas Stafford made “Jingle Bells,” the first song heard from space as they orbited Earth aboard the Gemini 6. It may be surprising that this Christmas classic was written as a Thanksgiving song. Public Domain 'Here We Come A-wassailing' (c. 1850) This traditional English Christmas carol refers to the practice of wassailing, the definition of which has evolved over the years . In the song, wassailing is the practice of traveling door-to-door, wishing good health, and asking for a bit of hospitality and Christmas tidings in return, including a drink from a communal bowl filled with mulled cider or ale called wassail. Other familiar variants of the song include “Here We Come A-Caroling,” and “Here We Come A Christmasing.” Hulton Archive // Getty Images 'Good King Wenceslas' (1853) Published by hymn writer John Mason Neale in 1853, this carol was based on the life of the virtuous ruler Wenceslaus I, Duke of Bohemia . Wenceslaus I was revered for his piety, morality, and virtue. After his assassination, he was posthumously conferred as a king by Holy Roman Emperor Otto I, which is why people don’t sing of good Duke Wenceslaus. Wenceslaus was elevated to sainthood immediately after his death, and he's considered the patron saint of the Czech Republic. Public Domain // Wikimedia Commons 'O Tannenbaum' (1824) The version of “O Tannenbaum” most of us are familiar with today was written in 1824 by Ernst Anschütz, a well-known organist and composer from Leipzig, Germany. Anschütz’s version was one of many based on a 16th-century German folk song that pays homage to the steadfast nature of the "Tannenbaum," the German word for a fir tree. The song’s association with Christmas began with Anschütz even though no explicit mention of Christmas was made in his original lyrics. Furthermore, most Christmas trees are spruce, not fir. Readers may be more familiar with the song’s English title, “O Christmas Tree.” Hulton Archive // Getty Images 'God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen' (1760) If you’ve ever wondered what “God rest you merry” means, you’re not alone. This carol’s title is often misinterpreted, mispunctuated, and widely debated. The phrase “rest you merry” is used in the same way we use “rest assured.” It is not an address to merry gentlemen but rather an imperative statement to all gentlemen to be happy, citing the birth of Christ. It’s even referenced in Charles Dickens' classic “A Christmas Carol.” The earliest known print edition of the carol dates back to 1760, but its author is unknown. You may also like: 30 celebrities you might not know are LGBTQ Pixaby 'We Three Kings' (1863) Originally titled “Three Kings of Orient,” this carol was written by journalist-turned-clergyman John Henry Hopkins in 1857 for a Christmas pageant and published six years later. The carol chronicles the Christian gospel of Matthew in which three biblical magi, commonly known as the three wise men, bring gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to honor the birth of Jesus. Leopold Kupelwieser // Wikimedia Commons 'It Came Upon the Midnight Clear' (1850) Edmund Sears—a Unitarian pastor in Wayland, Mass.—wrote a five-stanza poem titled “It Came Upon the Midnight Clear” in 1849. It was adapted by American composer Richard Storrs Willis in 1850 and set to a melody called “Carol.” The words of this poem-turned-carol are regarded as an account of the issues at the time. Topics referred to in the song include the end of the Mexican-American war and a call for peace among men. Public Domain // Wikimedia Commons 'Go Tell It on the Mountain' (1907) Proudly rejoicing the nativity of Jesus, “Go Tell It on the Mountain” was an African-American spiritual dating back to 1865. John Wesley Work Jr. was a composer and ethnomusicologist who compiled hundreds of spirituals and even composed a few, including “Go Tell It on the Mountain,” in his work: “American Negro Songs and Spirituals; A Comprehensive Collection of 230 Folk Songs, Religious and Secular.” Public Domain // Wikimedia Commons 'What Child is This?' (1871) Written by William Chatterton Dix in 1865 and published in 1871, this carol explores what the shepherds present at the birth of Jesus must have been thinking when they encountered him. In gospel, hymns, and art, shepherds are central characters in the Nativity of Jesus. The song is set to the familiar melody of “Greensleeves,” a 16th-century English folk song. Hulton Archive // Getty Images 'O Come, All Ye Faithful' (1751) The exact origins of this popular carol are unknown, but it is most often credited to John Francis Wade. Originally written and printed in Latin as “Adeste Fideles,” it first appeared in Wade’s 1751 collection “Cantus Diversi.” You may also like: Exploring minority representation in the biggest box office winners ever Plum Leaves // Flickr 'Silent Night' (1818) What began in 1818 as a modest performance outside of St. Nicholas parish in Oberndorf, Austria, has become one of the most popular Christmas songs of all time. Translated into over 300 languages, “Stille Nacht” was written by a priest named Joseph Mohr and composed by Franz Xaver Gruber in 1818. The song became popular among traveling folk singers, and before long, it could be heard around the world. The English version we know today called “Silent Night” was not written until 1863. “Stille Nacht” was named an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO in 2011 . JOE KLAMAR // AFP via Getty Images 'Carol of the Bells' (1919) “Carol of the Bells” is no doubt familiar to you, if not by name, then by melody. The carol was based on an Ukranian folk chant called "Shchedryk,” which was traditionally sung on New Year’s Eve as it spoke of good fortune for the upcoming year. American composer Peter J. Wilhousky adapted the lyrics "Shchedryk” into a Christmas song in 1919 using the original musical arrangement by Ukranian composer Mykola Leontovych. Many artists have covered the carol over the last century, and one of its more popular variants is “Christmas Eve/Sarajevo” by the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Public Domain // Wikimedia Commons 'In the Bleak Midwinter' (1906) “In the Bleak Midwinter” was based on a poem of the same name written by English poet Christina Georgina Rossetti in 1872. English composer Gustav Holst first set the poem to music in 1906. Public Domain 'The Holly and the Ivy' (1911) This particular carol was published by Cecil Sharp, a famous conservator of English folk tradition, in 1911. The song is packed with symbolism that dates back to pagan rituals. Holly, representing males, and ivy, representing females, used to be burned together during the pagan festival of Beltane to encourage a fruitful spring. In Christianity, holly is symbolic of the crown of thorns Jesus wore during his crucifixion. With this rich history, evergreens like holly and ivy are viewed as symbols of rebirth and renewal, which are common themes celebrated at Christmas time. AEWD // Shutterstock 'I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day' (1872) This carol was based on the poem "Christmas Bells," written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow on Christmas Day in 1863. With an injured wife and a son who joined the union army against his father’s wishes, Longfellow lamented hearing bells on Christmas Day during the American Civil War. The lyrics convey a sense of hopelessness when goodwill and peace on Earth seemed impossible. The poem was set to music in 1872 by English composer John Baptiste Calkin. You may also like: Mistakes from the 50 best movies of all time GoodFreePhotos 'O Holy Night' (1847) “O Holy Night” is based on a French poem titled "Minuit, Chrétiens," written by Placide Cappeau at the behest of a parish priest. Composer Adolphe Adam set the poem to music that same year, and it quickly gained popularity throughout France. When Cappeau denounced the Catholic Church to join the socialist movement, the church responded by denouncing his beloved carol. The song made a resurgence after it was translated into English and introduced in America by John Sullivan Dwight. Public Domain // Wikimedia Commons 'O Little Town of Bethlehem' (1868) After visiting Bethlehem in the Mutasarrifate of Jerusalem , Phillips Brooks was inspired to write about his experiences. Brooks, an Episcopal priest, shared the poem he had written with Lewis Redner, his church’s organist, and asked him to create a melody for it so they could perform it at an upcoming Sunday school service. In a single evening, Redner composed the tune that we know today. Reflecting on the success of the carol, Redner stated : “Neither Mr. Brooks nor I ever thought the carol or the music to it would live beyond that Christmas of 1868.” Rawpixel Ltd // Flickr 'Away in a Manger' (1885) Mistakenly attributed, for many years, to Martin Luther—the seminal figure of Europe’s Protestant Reformation in the 16th century—and even titling early versions of this piece “Luther’s Cradle Song,” “Away in a Manger” is a relatively simple carol with unknown origins. The first record of the text being set to music with the title “Away in a Manger” is found in the 1885 publication “Little Children's Book for Schools and Families.” Public Domain // Wikimedia Commons 'Hark! The Herald Angels Sing' (1855) The carol we know as “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” was originally titled "Hymn for Christmas-Day,” published in 1739 by Charles Wesley, leader of the Methodist movement and brother to John Wesley, the movement’s founder. But it was George Whitefield who adapted the text in 1753 to give us that familiar opener “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing.” The melody was composed by Felix Mendelssohn and later adapted by William H. Cummings in 1855 to create the song that's popular today. Pixabay 'The Twelve Days of Christmas' (1780) This numeric carol was originally published in England in 1780 in a children’s book called “Mirth Without Mischief.” It is believed to be a type of children's memory-and-forfeit game in which the singer must remember every verse or forfeit something if they make a mistake. You may also like: Best and worst Al Pacino movies spatuletail // Shutterstock 'Angels We Have Heard on High' (1862) Citing the gospel of Luke, this English carol is based on a French song called “Les Anges dans nos campagnes.” The lyrics were written by James Chadwick, a bishop in 1862. His words were set to the tune "Gloria," which was arranged by Edward Shippen Barnes. Public Domain // Wikimedia Commons 'The Cherry Tree Carol' (c. 1500) This Christmas ballad is believed to date back to the 15th century. Unlike many other carols that reference the gospels of Luke or Matthew, this story takes place sometime in between as Mary and Joseph journey to Bethlehem. It is one of the few depictions of Joseph struggling to accept Mary’s pregnancy, evidenced through lyrics such as “O then bespoke Joseph/ With words so unkind,/ Let him pluck thee a cherry/That brought thee with child.” The song was made popular again by Joan Baez’s rendition in 1961. Public Domain // Wikimedia Commons 'The Friendly Beasts' (12th century) The exact origins of this carol are unknown, but it is believed to be one of the oldest carols still sung today. Dating back to the 12th century, “The Friendly Beasts” is a traditional French carol about the animals present at the birth of Jesus and the gifts they bestowed on him. bob // Flickr 'Joy to the World' (1719) “Joy to the World” was originally written as a hymn by Isaac Watts. Watt’s adaptation of Psalm 98 interprets Christ as the king of the church and as the king of the world. “Joy to the World” is one of the most recorded Christmas songs of all time . Public Domain // Wikimedia Commons 'Coventry Carol' (c.1591) Perhaps the darkest song on this list, “Coventry Carol,” depicts the biblical event “The Massacre of the Innocents” in which King Herod ordered the killing of all male babies under the age of two in Bethlehem. The song takes the form of a lullaby recited to the persecuted children. In Christianity, “The Massacre of the Innocents” is an important part of the broader Nativity story and thus a relevant story in the Christmas narrative. “Coventry Carol” was originally part of a medieval mystery play performed in England called “The Pageant of the Shearmen and Tailors.” You may also like: Best Grateful Dead albums of all time José Luiz Bernardes Ribeiro // Wikimedia Commons Stay up-to-date on what's happeningUN nuclear watchdog board passes resolution chiding Iran
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