All I'll say is that the Beeb's sources exceed one (or perhaps two). The journos, I'm sure, are sensible enough to spot the difference between a grievance or allegiance and a credible story, and following that to confirm it from an independent source. Just because we are confident that the BBC won't push an agenda doesn't mean that they might be duped into pushing someone elses.
Other than that, I've no quibble. [...]You really need to use some headphones rather than relying on the internal computer speaker. A cheap pair of walkman types will still make enough of a difference and if you play around with the volume enough you'll still be able to hear the phone ring or the door bell sound.
When I'm working I find listening to music a real help, but it's important that it's nothing you can get into. Which is to say that ambient soundscapes and freeform pieces work really well. I tried Stockhausen but it made me jump like a fright in a scary movie (Faust is much better). Slowly I'm moving from progressive instrumentation across to jazz, which is why Soft Machine came to mind. Not sure I'll get to classical however because the themes are too pronounced.
Simon Preferring the 'Light Side' to the 'Bright'----- Original Message ----- From: "Eric" <mr.eric.yost@xxxxxxxxx>
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Simon: Rather than the BBC's purpose, this is your subjective viewpoint. Perhaps even your paranoia.Eric: Still not understanding me. Who "leaked" the (non)story and why? You think I'm out to attack the Beeb. That's possibly your paranoia. I like the Beeb and read it / watch it often. I'm asking about the "diplomatic sources" who have "told the BBC" -- check the article in question -- and what their motives were. Don't get all Captain Queeg on me.Simon: Now, I take it you're streaming Strauss.Eric: No, I was listening to light old Lehar -- EMI-Classics (CD 7243 5 74735 2 1) -- through the crummy computer speakers powered by Windows Media PLayer 11. Yecchh. Like straining a vanilla cannoli through a rusty screen door.Listened to Soft Machine in college. Also had a brief interest in ambient music and composers like Gorecki and Reich. Not quite for me. If I want straggling pieces that splay landscapes of subjectivity, there's always Bruckner or Vaughan Williams.------------------------------------------------------------------ To change your Lit-Ideas settings (subscribe/unsub, vacation on/off, digest on/off), visit www.andreas.com/faq-lit-ideas.html
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