Warnings & InstructionsBy: Heather Latimer / Heather’s Self-Help TipsIf you fail to read them you may find yourselfbefore a judge in the same unfortunateposition as a petitioner who claimed over amillion dollars in damages because her Vape Pen e-cigarette explodedin her pocket. She suffered severe burns and scar tissue that requiredintensive and prolonged medical treatment.During examination in court she was asked if she obeyed warningsprinted on the package. Among a list of no-no’s were (a) never overchargethe lithium-ion battery; (b) plugging in overnight is too long;(c) never place in a pocket along with keys, coins and other metalobjects.In the MoodBy: Yvonne Cloutier / Musical MomentsIn the Mood became a No. 1 popular big bandhit for Glen Miller. It helped him to be the topbandleader in the world during the 1940s.In the Mood topped the charts for 13 weeks and was used in a moviecalled Sun Valley Serenade. This tune however was not originallywritten by the people who became famous for it. Neither Glen Miller,nor his band originally developed this tune.In the Mood was developed from simple, little riffs. (Riffs are repeatedphrases most often used in the accompaniment.)Some other titles before were: Tar Paper Stomp, and JumpyNerves,written and recorded in 1929/30 by New Orleans-born blackjazz trumpeter, Wingy Manone (Ma-known,) and his orchestra. Mostof the people involved with In the Mood , Tar Paper Stomp, JumpyNerves and possibly other titles were: Wingy Manone, Joe Garland,Andy Razaf, Edgar Hayes Orchesra and of course, Glen Miller.“Ach!” she replied, “Nobody ever reads that stuff.” Therebyincriminating herself, her case was dismissed.Another plaintiff before Judge Brogdon was a 310 pound man whorode on an entertainment slide in a theme park and tumbled down.A notice was boldly displayed that forbade anyone weighing over 300pounds from using equipment. He claimed, “I didn’t see it.” Thedefending company prevailed.Some residents are ordering grocery delivery for the first time andare unfamiliar with handling the sheet of dry ice that is often includedin packaging. Should you ignore instructions you’ll be unaware that ifdry ice touches skin it can result in frostbite causing wounds as seriousas 3 rd degree burns.Wear gloves or use tongs. Never keep dry ice indoors. It steams andspreads unhealthy carbon dioxide throughout the house.Drop it outdoors - away from pathway and plants and let it evaporatecompletely.Heather Latimer is a nationally recognized specialist in makingdifficult subjects easy and author of 17 books. See amazon.com/heather latimer/how to overcome.14November 2020Wingy Manone, Joe Garland, Andy Razaf and Edgar Hayes Orchestraall had their fingerprints on this classic song. They were mainly themusicians, lyricists, poets.Manone’s nickname was “Wingy,” due to his right arm beingamputated at age 10 after getting it crushed between two streetcars.He sang with a gravely voice and played his trumpet in the LouisArmstrong style.Mr. Mannone lived in Las Vegas in the 50s and performed into the70s. He died in Las Vegas at age 82.Long story short, the tune was then developed and became known,under Glen Miller, as In the Mood. Lyricist for In the Mood was singer,saxophonist Joe Garland and lyricist, composer Andy Razaf - both firstwith Edgar Hayes and Orchestra in 1938 under the genre of Big Bandand Swing Style.As one may suspect, In the Mood is a sexual expression. It wasconsidered racy for the 1940s. The beginning lyrics are I’m in themood for love, Simply because you’re near me. Funny, but whenyou’re near me, I’m in the mood for love.The tune, much later, of course, was used by the Beatles at the end oftheir piece, All You Need Is Love.In the Mood is on NPR’s list of the 100 most important musicalworks of the 20th century.Yvonne Cloutier, a former teacher/principal, with a musicbackground, specializes in ragtime piano. She researches andreports about music on SCA-TV.com/Anthem Alive! You cancontact her at www.mytimeisragtime.com.
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