title: Hospice care

text:
Dignity. Comfort. Reassurance. Compassion.
The Aurora Health at Home hospice team provides care and comfort to you and your family as the end of life approaches.
"I couldn't possibly tell you how much help and comfort you gave me. Everyone that I had contact with was so loving and caring. Your advice in telling me how to help him leave this world in peace, knowing that I would be fine, wasn't easy, but I am so glad I did."
– Family member of patient
Hospice is a concept of care, not a place of care. Hospice affirms life and maintains the dignity of each individual we serve. Hospice focuses on maintaining quality of life as the end of life approaches.
While the Aurora Health at Home hospice staff works primarily with families in private homes, we will follow you elsewhere as needed—to an assisted living center, nursing home, or hospital. We work with you, your family, and physician to develop a plan for appropriate care.
We strive to provide pain-free comfort while attending to you and your family’s spiritual, emotional, social and physical needs.
Your hospice team includes physicians, nurses, social workers, clergy, aides and highly trained volunteers. We understand the physical care needed by people with many life-limiting conditions such as cancer, or end-stage heart, lung, liver, or kidney disease, AIDS, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
We also understand the emotional needs you and your loved ones may have as you face the end of life. We will help you experience peace and healing.
Home Hospice Care
Most individuals and families seek hospice care in their homes where a primary caregiver (typically a family member or friend) provides care with the assistance of our hospice team.
As with hospice care in any type of facility, our caregivers visit your home regularly to assess, consult and counsel, as well as to direct and implement the hospice plan of care. We will assess your needs and provide necessary supplies and equipment needed for hospice care. These supplies may include a hospital bed, wheelchair and oxygen.
We also provide medications necessary for comfort and symptom management as they relate to your primary hospice diagnosis. If you or your loved one is not able to remain at home, we work with you to find appropriate accommodations in a local extended care facility, or hospice inpatient facility where available.
If you have increased medical needs for acute symptom management, continuous home care may be available for a limited period.
Respite care stays up to five days long are available when you, as the caregiver, need relief from round-the-clock care giving responsibilities.
Bereavement is the time of mourning after a loss. We will provide support for surviving loved ones to help you through the grieving process.
Hospice volunteers provide compassion and companionship. They assist with simple household tasks or simply provide the connection of good conversation.


tier: cub

shelf: finance

title: Do you need to improve the cash flow position for your business

text:
Keeping on top of the financial management of your business can be hard work. It's possible to have a profitable business that is struggling to find the cash flow to pay expenses and fund growth. Likewise, you could have positive cash flow but are not turning a profit, particularly if you are scaling.
Turning a profit is at the heart of running any successful company But without an even and predictable flow of cash into the company, you can't cover your overheads, you can't pay your employees and you can't run your day-to-day operations – let alone think about expanding and growing the business.
In the end, you need both. But if you’re going to be in control of your financial destiny, it’s important to get your head around the important process of cash flow management.
Let’s look at some of the key things to understand about your finances:
Profit is a by-product of a successful business
As the owner, you want to make profits, but profitability isn’t the only goal. A business can easily be profitable, but also be highly unstable in the longer term. What you want is stability and consistent revenues.
Cashflow keeps your business alive
Good revenues (income) serve to bring cash into the business. Without cash to cover your operating expenses, you have no means to keep the lights on in the business. So cash really is king!
Know your cost base and overheads
The flipside of your cash flow position is your costs. In an ideal world, you want more cash inflows than cash outflows, so it’s important to know your expenses and costs and to manage them carefully.
Be proactive about spend management and easing expenditure
If you can take action that reduces your spending, that is hugely positive for your cash flow position. Choose cheaper suppliers, negotiate better deals and bring that cost base down.
Drive more revenue, through increased sales and marketing activity
If you can increase your revenues, you also boost your cash flow. So it’s important to be proactive about running targeted sales and marketing campaigns to increase your sales.
Keep the cash flowing and the profits take care of themselves
If you achieve the ideal cash flow position, the company sits on solid financial foundations, the cash is there for investment and the business can grow. It’s that simple.
Talk to us about improving your cashflow management.
Whether you’re new to running a business, or a seasoned owner who needs some financial support, we can give you the cash flow advice you need.
We’ll review your finances, delve down into your cash flow, and will come up with key ways for you to increase your cash income and reduce your cash expenses. It only takes a few small changes to achieve a far better cash flow position for your business – helping you maintain positive cash flow AND generate profits.


tier: polar

shelf: education

title: Presenter Name: Karrah Spendlove

text:
Presenter Name: Karrah Spendlove
Fossil tracks are far more abundant than skeletal remains and record both locomotory information and impressions of the soft tissues that covered the feet. Thus, they have large sample sizes and can act as proxies for determining growth regimes among living dinosaur feet. The St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site at Johnson Farm (SGDS) in St. George, Utah, USA, has a wealth of tridactyl Grallator tracks, likely made by early, small theropods, preserved on closely-spaced bedding planes. Therefore, the site is as close to population sampling as possible. Tracks were measured using eleven linear metrics, which were used to determine whether these early theropods experienced allometric or isometric growth of their feet. Analysis of track metrics using bivariate plots and regressions suggests weak, negative allometric linear relationships between the width of the track and the length of digits III and IV. Photographs of tracks were utilized in 2D geometric morphometrics, which removes the effect of size by establishing common landmarks on specimen photographs and normalizing all specimens to a single size. This increases understanding of possible allometric growth in ways traditional linear measurements cannot. Both linear measurements and geometric morphometrics suggest a single continuous sample, suggesting the tracks were likely made by a single species or closely related species having similar foot morphologies. These data suggest that as early small theropods increased in size, growth in toe length was slower than growth in foot width. This could indicate that growth progressed to convey larger theropods greater stability to support their increased mass.
University / Institution: University of Utah
Format: In Person
SESSION B (10:45AM-12:15PM)
Area of Research: Science & Technology
Faculty Mentor: Randall Irmis
Location: Union Building, PANORAMA EAST (11:25am)


shelf: home-craft

title: Strawberry cupcakes

text:
Fresh English Strawberries, nothing says summer better than these brilliant sweet & fresh garden berries. We grow our own, and they are somewhat smaller than the ones you will see in the shops, with an exemplary flavour. Almost condensed and so sweet and delicious! They are coming fast and furious at the moment, due to all of this lovely hot weather we are having and so I thought I would bake some Strawberry Cupcakes with some of them! These are the perfect bake to end the month of June on!
Its a recipe which I have adapted from a cookery book entitled "Screen Doors & Sweet Teas! by Martha Hall Foose. I love this book and don't use it near often enough. I spied it in my book case the other day and pulled it and these lovely cupcakes immediately caught my eye.
It also gave me the perfect excuse to use some of those Dr Oetker cake sprinkles I was sent the other day, not to mention some of the pink food colour gel for the frosting.
The frosting is a cream cheese butter frosting, and actually didn't call for any food colouring. The cupcakes in the book had brilliant pink frosting . . . but in all honesty mine did not. (I strongly suspect that some literary licence was taken with the food photography for the book and they did add colouring for presentation purposes, and so I did too!) Even so, I probably could have used more as they were only pale pink.
It is a lovely frosting however and quite different as you use mashed berries cooked together with some lemon juice and strawberry jam, so you really do get a lovely berry flavour which is really nice and a bit of a surprise when you bite into them!
I find the cream cheese over here in the UK to be a bit more liquid than the American variety, so try to drain it if you can, and you may also need a bit more icing sugar to get the right consistency for spreading. It also helps if you chill it for a while.
I dug out my favourite cupcake papers for these. A variety of florals by Eddingtons. They are nice and thick and very pretty.
I could have used brighter sprinkles, but these Glamour and Sparkle Dr Oetker ones were just perfect for these. I didn't want them to look overly garish.
A mix of mashed fresh berries and orange zest is mixed into the cake batter, so you have a lovely berry flavour throughout along with little bits of berries.
Its a buttermilk cake batter also, which makes for really lovely and moist cupcakes.
I couldn't resist having a bite. They are so delicious! Dangerous even. I cut the recipe in half because there are only two of us, so I made 12 of them. After one bite I knew it was a bad idea to keep 12 of them in this house, so I immediately sent six next door.
There were NO complaints. But raves! I love it when that happens.
These are the perfect way to celebrate the delicious taste of British Strawberry Season I think! Yum!!
One of the things I love most about strawberry season.
For the cakes:
350g cake flour (2 1/2 cups)
(see my recipe below for how to make your own)
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
80ml buttermilk (1/3 cup)
60ml canola oil (1/4 cup)
1/2 tsp almond extract
1 tsp vanilla extract
125g butter, at room temperature
285g granulated sugar (1 1/2 cups)
2 large free range eggs
200g mashed fresh or frozen strawberries (1 cup, mashed)
1 tsp freshly grated orange zest
For the frosting:
100g chopped fresh or frozen strawberries (1/2 cup)
2 TBS strawberry jam
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
1 (250g) pack cream cheese, softened (8 ounces)
375g butter, softened (1 1/2 cups)
520g icing sugar, sifted (4 cups)
Preheat the oven to 180*C/350*F/ gas mark 4. Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners. Set aside.
the flour together with the soda and salt. Set aside. Whisk together
the buttermilk, oil and both extracts. Set aside. Mix the mashed
berries for the cakes with the orange zest. Set aside.
an electric whisk, beat the butter and sugar together until light and
fluffy. Beat in the buttermilk mixture a bit at a time. Once it has
all been beaten in, beat together for a further minute at medium speed.
Beat in the flour mixture, on low, just until combined. Stir in the
mashed berry mixture. Spoon into the prepared muffin cups, filling them
only 2/3 full.
Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until
risen, golden brown, and a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out
clean. The tops should spring back when lightly touched. Cool in the tin
for 10 minutes then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
make the frosting, combine the berries, jam and lemon juice in a small
saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir for 5 minutes, until the jam
is melted and the berries are soft. Press any larger pieces with the
back of a spoon to make sure they are well mashed. Let cool completely.
the paddle attachment of your mixer, beat the cream cheese and butter
at medium speed until creamy. Add the confectioners sugar, slowly, at
low speed until thoroughly combined. Blend in the strawberries, also at
low speed. Spread onto the cupcakes when they are completely cold.
To make your own Cake flour:
out the flour for your recipe. For every 140g/1 cup of flour remove 2
TBS and replace it with 2 TBS of cornflour (corn starch). Sift 5 to 6
I really hope you bake these delicious cupcakes. With their double whammy of beautiful strawberry flavour your family is sure to love them! They would be perfect for your summer cookouts and holiday celebrations this weekend! (Happy Canada Day and 4th of July!) Bon Appetit!


shelf: history-culture

title: Spying on the south an odyssey across the american divide by tony horwitz

text:
The New York Times best-selling final book by the beloved, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Tony Horwitz.
With Spying on the South, the best-selling author of Confederates in the Attic returns to the South and the Civil War era for an epic adventure on the trail of America’s greatest landscape architect.
In the 1850s, the young Frederick Law Olmsted was adrift, a restless farmer and dreamer in search of a mission. He found it during an extraordinary journey, as an undercover correspondent in the South for the up-and-coming New York Times.
For the Connecticut Yankee, pen name “Yeoman”, the South was alien, often hostile territory. Yet Olmsted traveled for 14 months, by horseback, steamboat, and stagecoach, seeking dialogue and common ground. His vivid dispatches about the lives and beliefs of Southerners were revelatory for readers of his day, and Yeoman’s remarkable trek also reshaped the American landscape, as Olmsted sought to reform his own society by creating democratic spaces for the uplift of all. The result: Central Park and Olmsted’s career as America’s first and foremost landscape architect.
Tony Horwitz rediscovers Yeoman Olmsted amidst the discord and polarization of our own time. Is America still one country? In search of answers, and his own adventures, Horwitz follows Olmsted’s tracks and often his mode of transport (including muleback): through Appalachia, down the Mississippi River, into bayou Louisiana, and across Texas to the contested Mexican borderland. Venturing far off beaten paths, Horwitz uncovers bracing vestiges and strange new mutations of the Cotton Kingdom. Horwitz’s intrepid and often hilarious journey through an outsized American landscape is a masterpiece in the tradition of Great Plains, Bad Land, and the author’s own classic, Confederates in the Attic.
“A tour is only as good as its guide, and Horwitz is a seasoned one – inquisitive, open-minded, and opting for observation over judgment, whether at a dive bar, monster truck rally, the Creation Museum, or a historical plantation. The book will appeal to fans of travelogue, Civil War-era history, and current events by way of Southern sensibilities.” (Booklist)
“With the keen eye and deft pen that he’s long brought to telling the odd and wonderful and fascinating story of America, Tony Horwitz has returned to familiar territory – the South – to give us a unique piece of reportage from a region that tells us a whole lot more about the country than the country sometimes wants to admit. Like his classic Confederates in the Attic, this book will be read, remembered, and treasured.” (Jon Meacham, Pulitzer-Prize-winning historian and author)


shelf: civic-law

text:
South Korea's Constitutional Court Upholds Impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol
In a landmark decision on April 4, 2025, South Korea's Constitutional Court unanimously upheld the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, effectively removing him from office. This ruling follows Yoon's controversial declaration of martial law on December 3, 2024, a move that has deeply divided the nation and raised significant questions about the resilience of South Korea's democratic institutions.
The court's decision underscores the gravity of Yoon's actions, particularly his deployment of military forces to the National Assembly without sufficient justification. This unprecedented event has not only led to Yoon's removal but also set the stage for a presidential election within 60 days, with Prime Minister Han Duck-soo serving as acting president in the interim. The case highlights the delicate balance between executive power and constitutional law in South Korea's evolving democracy.
Background on Yoon Suk Yeol's Presidency
Elected in 2022, Yoon's tenure was marked by bold decisions and a confrontational approach toward opposition parties. His administration faced numerous challenges, including legislative gridlock and declining public approval.
Details of the Martial Law Declaration
On December 3, 2024, President Yoon declared emergency martial law, citing threats from "anti-state forces" and accusing the opposition of plotting rebellion. Approximately 280 soldiers were deployed to the National Assembly, effectively barring lawmakers from entering. The opposition-controlled National Assembly swiftly convened and voted unanimously to demand the lifting of martial law, which Yoon complied with after approximately six hours.
The opposition bloc initiated impeachment proceedings, arguing that Yoon's declaration lacked the necessary constitutional conditions. The National Assembly passed the impeachment motion on December 14, 2024, leading to Yoon's suspension pending the Constitutional Court's review.
Constitutional Court's Ruling
On April 4, 2025, the Constitutional Court delivered a unanimous 8–0 decision upholding Yoon's impeachment. The court cited five major illegal acts committed by Yoon, including obstructing legislative functions and misusing military power.
Interim Leadership and Upcoming Elections
With Yoon's removal, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo serves as acting president. South Korea is required to hold a presidential election within 60 days to elect a new leader. Lee Jae-myung of the Democratic Party is considered a frontrunner in the upcoming election.
Potential Criminal Charges
Yoon now faces potential criminal charges related to his declaration of martial law and the subsequent deployment of troops. He has been indicted for leading an insurrection, becoming the first sitting president to be arrested and indicted in South Korean history.
Social and Political Implications
The impeachment has significantly polarized South Korean society, with massive rallies both in support of and against Yoon's ouster. The crisis has exposed vulnerabilities in South Korea's democratic institutions and led to calls for constitutional reform.
This event marks the second time a South Korean president has been removed from office through impeachment, following the removal of President Park Geun-hye in 2017. The recurrence of such a significant political crisis within a decade underscores ongoing challenges in South Korea's political landscape.
The Constitutional Court's decision to uphold President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment is a pivotal moment in South Korea's democratic journey. As the nation prepares for new elections, the resilience of its democratic institutions and the unity of its people will be crucial in navigating this period of political transition.


shelf: science-engineering

title: Industries

text:
Green Fuel Catalyst is based on a patented Fitch® catalyst technology that is used in various industries, such as Marine, Power & Heat Generation, Mining, Construction, Automotive and Military to name a few. Catalyst is to be used whenever hydrocarbon liquid fuels (except the LNG) or natural gas are utilized as a source of the energy. Catalyst has several types of certificates, tests and approved inspection reports from various entities, such as ABS, UL, Lloyd’s, Det Norske Veritas to name a few.
Catalyst contains no fuel additives, no moving parts, no magnets, no electrical hook-ups, and requires no extra maintenance. Because Catalyst does not participate in the reaction it is not consumed.
When installed in the fuel line after the fuel filter before the engine or combustion chamber, Green Fuel Catalyst immediately reduces both, fuel consumption, carbon footprint, and emissions by reversing naturally occurring fuel degradation improving fuel quality and combustion.
Catalyst is for a permanent hydrocarbon fuel treatment and is manufactured, designed and produced by Advanced Power Systems International (APSI Inc.) in the United States. Catalyst transforms hydrocarbon fuel molecular structure back to its refinery state quality (highest energy density) just before combustion reaction takes place, allowing to extract maximum energy from the fuel while simultaneously minimizing greenhouse emissions and carbon footprint.
Catalyst on average reduces fuel consumption by over 2% and has a robust ROI averaging a 4-6 month range if utilized 24 hours per day.
Catalyst reverses the unwanted fuel bio-degradation while enhancing olefin formation and selective oxidation of all fuel oils and propane.
Unwanted fuel Oxidization (degradation) begins the day fuel leaves refinery and continues until the time it is combusted. Oxidization causes fuel quality to deteriorate, reducing the amount of useful energy that can be extracted from the fuel. At the same time, the oxidized fuel also increases pollution and residue due to incomplete combustion.
Ability to improve Oxygenation which takes place during combustion reaction results in more useful energy or higher range per tank of fuel. The presence of the catalyst enhances the Oxygenation and stabilizes hydrocarbon fuels.
Catalyst has also been featured in various scientific journals and magazines and has undergone extensive research tests performed by the University of Connecticut (UCONN), CT, USA scientists while partly funded by the US Department of Energy (DOE) and Defense (DOD).
The manufacturer of the Catalyst entered into a Research Agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) to extend the capabilities of the Catalyst to fuels used by DOD, namely diesel and JP fuels. In this program, Catalyst successfully improved diesel fuel fulfilling the technical requirements outlined in the DOD Policy Guidelines. This rigorous program evaluated the impact of the technology on fuel as well as the impact on engines and burners while using fuel treated by the Catalyst. Catalyst also was Shock tested by the Military, pressure tested to 600 PSI (40 bar) according to the US Coast Guard Specifications and as such is US Coast Guard accepted.


shelf: software-docs

title: Determine ip address from a mac address

text:
Ever had to reverse lookup an IP address? Kind of like looking up a home address using a phone number? If you’re in IT, you might come across the occasional situation where you have a MAC address, but need to figure out what the IP address is.
There are a couple of ways you can go about doing this. Firstly, it’s important to understand that the MAC address might not be the address for a PC. It could also be the MAC address for a printer or some other type of device on the network.
If you suspect the MAC address is a printer, first check out this site below to see if it matches a major manufacturer:
You can also find out if the MAC address is from a switch or other networking device from HP, CISCO, etc. If you’re sure the MAC address is a computer, then try the methods below to determine the IP address.
Method 1 – DHCP Server
The simplest way to get an IP address from a MAC address is to check out the DHCP server, if possible. Whether you are in a corporate environment or at home, each computer is being assigned an IP address from a DHCP server (unless it’s a static network, which is rare).
You can either go into the DHCP console on Windows Server 2003/2008 or you can log into your wireless router at home, if that is what you are using.
Simply go to Address Leases under the Scope and you can view both the client IP address and the Unique ID, which is the MAC address.
If you have a wireless router at home, it will vary depending on the brand (Belkin, Netgear, LinkSys, etc). But basically, there should be a section to view all the current devices connected to the wireless network.
On my AT&T U-Verse box, it’s right on the home page and I simply click on Device Details to view the MAC Address.
Method 2 – Ping Broadcast Address
The second way to do this if you can’t get access to your DHCP server is to use a useful command in Windows called ARP (Address Resolution Protocol).
Basically, you ping the broadcast address on your network from any Windows machine and then check out the ARP table afterwards.
If you subnet is 192.168.1.X with a mask of 255.255.255.0, then you would ping 192.168.1.255. When you ping, you will get a Request Timed Out all four times, but don’t worry.
Next, type in the following command
You will now get a list of all the connected devices on your network along with their physical addresses! Pretty nifty trick.
Method 3 – Free Tools
Lastly, you can use a free program to get a IP address from a MAC address. It’s called CC Get MAC Address and it can be downloaded here:
Before you can use it, however, you need to scan all the IP addresses in your subnet in order for it to work. The program itself has a auto scan feature that takes in a IP range.
You can also use a free program called Advanced IP Scanner, which will do the same thing and is a program totally dedicated to scanning IP addresses:
You can also use the IP Scanner and then simply run the arp –a command to get a list of IP/MAC Addresses.


shelf: health

title: Biorab D 30mg/20mg Capsule SR

text:
Biorab D 30mg/20mg Capsule SR
By Biorab D
10 Capsule SR in a Strip
Domperidone(30mg) + Rabeprazole(20mg)
Manufacturer - Bioethics Lifesciences Pvt Ltd
223 Kismat Nagar, Ambala,Haryana-133001
Expires on or after
When it comes to your liver health, it's important to be cautious while using Biorab D 30mg/20mg Capsule SR. If you have liver disease, it is advisable to use this medication carefully. Your doctor may need to adjust the dose based on your liver condition. However, it is not recommended to use Biorab D 30mg/20mg Capsule SR if you have moderate or severe liver disease. Always consult your doctor for proper guidance before using this medication to ensure your liver health is taken into consideration.
Biorab D 30mg/20mg Capsule SR requires caution in patients with kidney disease. Adjusting the dose may be necessary. Consult your doctor regarding kidney-related concerns.
It is important to be cautious when consuming alcohol along with Biorab D 30mg/20mg Capsule SR. Make sure to consult your doctor for guidance.
Biorab D 30mg/20mg Capsule SR may cause reduced alertness, vision issues, drowsiness, and dizziness. Avoid driving if experiencing these symptoms.
Biorab D 30mg/20mg Capsule SR may not be safe to use during pregnancy. Limited human studies and animal studies suggest potential harm to the baby. Your doctor will assess the benefits and risks before prescribing. Please consult your doctor before using.
Biorab D 30mg/20mg Capsule SR may not be safe during breastfeeding as it may pass into breastmilk and harm the baby. It is advisable to consult your healthcare provider before using this medication while breastfeeding.
Habit Forming | No |
Chemical Class | - |
Therapeutic Class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
Action Class | - |
Inclusive of all taxes
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MBBS - General Medicine, DNB - Psychiatry, MRCGP [INT] Family Medicine, BSIC (BACP)
Last update on 18-Nov-2024


title: Spac performance analysis 7 key metrics to watch in 2024

text:
The SPAC IPO market showed signs of a rebound in the second quarter of 2024, raising $1.8 billion across 10 new listings. This marked the best quarterly performance in the past two years, suggesting a shift in investor sentiment or a renewed interest in this market structure. Experienced SPAC sponsors, those who have completed several IPOs before, were particularly active, leading eight out of the ten deals and increasing the average amount of money held in trust to $181 million. The broader US IPO market also saw growth during this period with a 30% rise in deal volume compared to the first half of 2023. This growth was fueled by a handful of very large transactions. Seven deals raised more than half a billion dollars each, pointing to a trend of larger, perhaps riskier deals. Whether this trend can continue and support the SPAC ecosystem in the long term remains to be seen. As the market recovers, close monitoring of how SPAC sponsors perform and the sizes of trust accounts are critical in assessing the sustainability of this resurgence.
The SPAC IPO market showed signs of recovery in the second quarter of 2024, raising a total of $8 billion through various offerings. This represents the highest quarterly proceeds in the last two years, signaling a potential shift in market sentiment. A key factor contributing to this resurgence is the growing involvement of experienced SPAC sponsors, or those who have completed several SPAC IPOs before, who were responsible for a large portion of the deals in Q2. These sponsors tended to pursue larger capital pools, with the average trust size growing to $181 million.
This period also saw a noticeable jump in the total number of US IPOs, up by 30% compared to the first half of 2023, further indicating a recovery. This was primarily driven by a few large deals, causing the total proceeds to increase by a more impressive 83%. Several of these deals exceeded $500 million, resulting in an unusual number of larger IPOs compared to recent history. This trend toward larger offerings suggests that investors are willing to take a bigger risk on select deals, potentially linked to an increase in confidence about the SPAC landscape.
Looking at the bigger picture, the SPAC IPO market has experienced a cycle of ups and downs, though the trajectory since 2003 has been primarily upward. 2023 saw a correction from the inflated activity of 2020 and 2021, with a total of 32 SPAC IPOs. The SEC's introduction of new regulations to enhance investor protection, potentially through actions like improving transparency and dealing with potential conflicts of interest, might have contributed to the more measured pace of growth seen now. While analysts are optimistic about the continued recovery in the remainder of 2024, driven by a mixture of better market conditions and interest from investors, it's crucial to pay attention to certain metrics. These include the track record and reputation of the sponsors involved, the size of trust amounts, and the frequency of these very large IPOs. A constant awareness of these signals will be helpful in understanding the trajectory of the SPAC market in the future.
The second quarter of 2024 saw a notable shift in the SPAC market, with a significant portion of IPOs being driven by experienced sponsors. Specifically, 80% of the IPOs during this period were spearheaded by "serial sponsors," those who have a history of leading SPAC offerings. This dominance of experienced players suggests a trend towards a more cautious approach, as investors potentially favor sponsors with a proven track record. The average size of SPAC offerings also increased to $181 million, indicating a move towards larger deals and a potentially higher risk tolerance amongst investors. Several prominent and experienced SPAC sponsors were instrumental in attracting a considerable amount of capital during this period.
While this resurgence of activity is positive, it's important to monitor whether this trend of experienced sponsors and large deals continues. The success of SPACs, and indeed the entire SPAC market's recovery, will rely on these experienced sponsors' ability to identify and execute profitable acquisitions that satisfy investor expectations. Only time will tell whether the current surge in activity is a sustained recovery or simply another brief period of excitement in a sector prone to boom-and-bust cycles.
The second quarter of 2024 saw a resurgence in the SPAC market, with $1.8 billion raised across 10 new listings, the best performance in two years. This suggests a change in how investors view SPACs, perhaps a renewed interest. Interestingly, a large part of this resurgence can be attributed to experienced SPAC sponsors, those who have done a number of SPAC IPOs before. These folks led 8 out of the 10 deals and, on average, sought larger pools of money for these deals, with the average trust growing to $181 million.
The broader IPO market also had a good quarter, up about 30% from the first half of 2023. However, this overall growth was due to a few extremely large deals. Seven deals raised more than half a billion dollars, which is a big shift from recent history. This trend towards larger, possibly riskier deals is noteworthy. It's not clear if this trend can continue and be healthy for the overall SPAC ecosystem.
The SPAC market has been on a bit of a roller coaster ride over time, with a big boom in 2021 followed by a slowdown in 2022. In 2023, there were only 32 SPAC IPOs, which is a lot lower than the 2021 frenzy. The SEC's involvement in regulating the space, aimed at improving investor protection and transparency, might have had an impact on this slowdown. While experts think things might continue to get better in 2024, driven by better market conditions and investor interest, it will be critical to watch how the SPAC sponsors perform, the size of the trust amounts involved in deals, and how frequently these very large IPOs continue. These are all helpful clues to understanding if this recent resurgence in SPAC activity is sustainable.
The average size of SPAC initial public offerings (IPOs) experienced a substantial increase in the second quarter of 2024, jumping 59% to $181 million. This growth signifies a shift in the market, with larger pools of capital being sought by SPACs. It's worth considering whether this trend of larger IPOs reflects a growing confidence in the SPAC structure or potentially an increased appetite for risk among investors. This trend is further highlighted by the fact that a significant number of deals during this period were led by experienced SPAC sponsors, who tend to pursue larger capital pools.
While the increase in average IPO size is a notable development, it's too early to determine if this marks a long-term trend. The future success of the SPAC market hinges on whether these larger deals are able to consistently generate returns that meet investor expectations. It's crucial to remain vigilant and observe whether the increased trust account sizes and the rise of experienced sponsors can translate into sustainable growth for the SPAC market. The ability to deliver on these larger commitments will play a key role in shaping the overall health and stability of the SPAC landscape going forward.
The data for the second quarter of 2024 reveals a fascinating shift in the SPAC market. The average size of a SPAC IPO jumped by 59% to $181 million, which suggests that sponsors are increasingly focused on raising larger sums of money in fewer deals. This could be interpreted as a strategy to potentially mitigate the risk of a large number of small deals, though it may also indicate a shift towards a more risky strategy.
This trend seems linked to the rise of experienced sponsors, often referred to as "serial sponsors". These sponsors, who have successfully completed numerous SPAC IPOs in the past, dominated the quarter, leading 8 out of 10 of the IPOs. It seems like investors might be favoring sponsors with a proven track record, which is consistent with findings in behavioral finance. People tend to trust the familiar, especially in volatile markets.
The growing prominence of larger SPAC IPOs is intriguing. Institutional investors, looking for higher returns in a low-interest rate environment, might be willing to take on more risk. This could distort the traditional risk assessment process that investors use. And it's noteworthy that even with the increase in size and risk, 7 deals were able to raise over half a billion dollars, suggesting that some sponsors are successfully adapting to new regulatory environments and the shift in market sentiments from the past few years.
The overall picture is mixed. While the SPAC market generated $1.8 billion through 10 new IPOs in the second quarter—the best showing in two years—it's unclear if this is a true recovery or just another short-term bump in a volatile sector. This surge of activity begs the question of whether SPACs will continue to evolve alongside or merge with more conventional IPO procedures.
It's also important to remember that larger trust accounts, while seemingly a positive sign, could magnify the financial consequences if the intended acquisitions do not perform as anticipated. The market, while showing signs of life, is still sensitive. A significant uptick in larger deals may lead to what some call a “winner’s curse” scenario. This happens when sponsors overestimate the value of a target and overpay during the merger process. So, while the second quarter looks promising, a cautious perspective is warranted. It's critical to continually analyze valuation methods and the overall market climate as the SPAC ecosystem develops.
The number of lawsuits related to SPACs dropped significantly in 2022, falling to 24 from 33 the year before. This 27% decline might suggest that companies involved in SPACs faced less legal challenges in 2022 compared to 2021. This decrease in legal action could be tied to a broader slowdown in SPAC activity during that period. However, the legal landscape for SPACs didn't completely calm down. The first half of 2023 saw a return to a higher level of lawsuits with a total of 27 filed by the end of the year. So, while 2022 showed a dip, SPACs continued to attract legal attention. With new regulations being put in place by the SEC, focused on protecting investors, it's unclear what impact this might have on the future frequency or type of lawsuits against SPACs. It will be interesting to see how this plays out and how it fits into the broader analysis of SPAC performance and the marketplace.
The number of lawsuits targeting SPACs related to securities issues dipped to 24 in 2022, a 27% decrease compared to 2021. It seems like the intense wave of litigation that characterized the early days of SPACs might be subsiding. This could possibly reflect a more stable market, a signal that perhaps the market's anxieties regarding SPACs are easing.
Interestingly, the first half of 2023 saw a few new SPAC-related lawsuits filed, but the latter half picked up the pace, resulting in 27 cases by the end of the year. While the litigation slowdown is noteworthy, it might not mean that SPACs are free of legal challenges. Even with a reduction in SPAC activity, the opportunities for legal issues appear to remain throughout a SPAC's lifecycle.
This decrease in legal disputes suggests that perhaps those being sued—the defendants—may be perceiving a more accommodating legal environment compared to the preceding year. In 2021, a surge in SPAC-related lawsuits, a total of 33, accompanied a massive wave of de-SPAC transactions. The following year saw a downturn in both transactions and related lawsuits.
It's worth mentioning that the sheer number of completed de-SPAC transactions in 2021 was nearly double that of 2022. This shows a significant drop in overall SPAC activity. We can observe a correlation between the rise in transactions and lawsuits during that period.
Another noteworthy trend is that lawsuits against SPACs are increasingly focused on the executives and directors. This has been fueled by tighter regulatory oversight and attacks from short sellers. This suggests that the legal battleground is shifting from the structure itself to the individuals running the operations.
In 2023, a new 1% excise tax was enacted on stock buybacks by US public corporations. This has a major impact on companies operating in this arena. It's a large-scale regulatory shift that could significantly impact SPACs in the long run.
We've seen a few notable wins for defendants in securities-related lawsuits. This points to the possibility that legal strategies and outcomes regarding SPACs might be evolving. This could be due to increased regulatory clarity or due to the judiciary developing experience with SPAC-related cases.
We can expect to see continued shifts in the future of SPAC-related lawsuits. These could be influenced by the SEC's recent updates on SPAC regulations. It's likely that these rule changes will reshape the frequency and character of lawsuits directed at SPACs. While the legal battles related to SPACs are easing, the possibility of litigation remains a key factor to understand and watch carefully as the sector evolves.
Companies are increasingly looking to sell off parts of their business (divestitures) to find good companies for SPACs to merge with. This trend signifies a possible move towards more reliable merger opportunities within the SPAC landscape. With the SPAC market settling down a bit, and investors and regulators taking a closer look, companies that are spun off from larger entities are being seen as potentially strong acquisitions. Evidence shows that the companies doing the divestitures are using sophisticated technology to do it effectively, which might be good for SPACs seeking future targets. However, some difficulties remain in getting the best possible price and completing these transactions quickly, so it will be essential to see how these factors affect the performance of SPACs moving forward.
Companies breaking off parts of themselves, or doing divestitures, are becoming a popular source for SPACs to merge with. This trend seems to stem from companies trying to streamline their operations and focus on core businesses. The parts that get spun off often have a clear, focused business model, which can be attractive to SPACs and their investors who are looking for a good investment.
Studies show that companies doing divestitures can see improvements in their finances after the sale. They might have a clearer focus on what's important, leading to better management and results. This increased focus makes these divested businesses appealing targets for SPAC sponsors.
Companies are increasingly using divestitures as a tool to respond to market shifts, specifically focusing on unloading weaker parts of their business. This creates a chance for SPACs to find deals that are more likely to succeed and align with investors' desire for strong, high-quality investments.
One of the perks of buying a divested business is that it often has a strong foundation, established operations, and a history. This is quite a difference from starting from scratch with a new startup. Having this foundation can reduce the risk for SPACs when they consider mergers.
SPAC sponsors are typically on the lookout for deals that fit with current market conditions and trends. Businesses spun off through divestiture can already offer benefits and strategic links that boost a SPAC's performance after the merger.
It's interesting to note that SPACs have been able to attract a lot of money, particularly from big institutional investors. This gives them a good pool of resources to invest in divested businesses. It's a win-win situation: SPACs get the money and these divested units may see potential benefits for both sides.
Divested companies tend to have faster expected growth compared to the parent company or the companies they were originally part of. This appeal to SPAC investors who are hoping for a big return.
SPACs that merge with businesses from a divestiture may have to jump through fewer regulatory hoops compared to traditional IPOs. This is likely because the scrutiny is more focused on the individual business rather than on the full corporation, leading to perhaps a less intense vetting process.
Corporate divestitures seem to come in waves, and these waves seem to follow market cycles. This means SPACs might have an opportunity to find deals with companies that are divested when they are at a lower point in their own business cycle. If a SPAC can time it right, it could lead to a better chance of growth and success post-merger.
As SPACs are still evolving, we see a trend of them increasingly targeting mature companies via divestitures instead of startups. This likely reflects a market change towards greater stability and security in the current economic conditions.
In the current SPAC landscape (September 2024), investors are increasingly focused on the experience and track record of SPAC sponsors. We've seen a shift where investors seem to favor sponsors with a history of successful SPAC IPOs. This focus on experienced hands seems to be driven by the fact that SPACs led by seasoned operators have shown better performance after merging with target companies, implying a strong link between sponsor expertise and SPAC success. This trend of valuing proven sponsors is happening as SPAC IPOs are generally getting larger and the regulatory landscape is more cautious. It makes you wonder if this renewed optimism is built on a solid foundation or just a temporary shift. Essentially, investors are becoming more selective and cautious, doing more research on sponsors' past performance and abilities before deciding whether to back a SPAC.
Investors are increasingly focusing on the experience and track record of SPAC sponsors, which seems to be tied to concepts in behavioral finance. People often favor what they know and what has worked well in the past, especially when the market is uncertain. This preference is even more pronounced in the SPAC space, where there's been a fair bit of volatility.
Research suggests that SPACs led by "serial sponsors" – those who've successfully completed multiple SPAC deals – tend to perform better after they merge with a target company. Some studies show that their performance is about 20% higher compared to those led by less experienced sponsors. Investors seem to be getting more cautious about who they put their money behind. The use of advanced analytics helps assess potential SPAC sponsors, and it appears that sponsors who have at least two successful SPAC deals under their belt are viewed as lower risk.
Data shows that experienced sponsors are associated with a 40% reduction in the spread of the valuation of a SPAC post-merger. In other words, their performance tends to be more predictable. This might be because their expertise helps them to navigate the complexities of M&A better.
In recent quarters, we've seen a noticeable jump in the average amount of money that SPACs hold in trust. It seems that funds with more resources are particularly interested in thoroughly checking out the experience of SPAC sponsors before they invest. This increased due diligence likely changes how the overall risk of the deal is assessed.
It seems there's a sort of "halo effect" at play. When a well-known sponsor completes a big IPO, newer entrants in the SPAC space tend to raise less capital for their own deals. This suggests that the established reputation of some sponsors overshadows newer or less established players.
This focus on proven sponsors appears to have some legal implications. The SEC has been increasing its oversight of SPACs and is focusing on investor protection. SPACs with seasoned sponsors tend to have a lower probability of facing legal issues after a merger. Investors likely trust them to be compliant with new regulations, thus reducing the uncertainty about potential litigation.
Data also reveals that investors are willing to accept slightly lower returns if the sponsor has a strong track record. They seem to prioritize the perceived security and reliability that experience brings, which implies that investors now view risk-adjusted performance as more important than the possibility of extremely high returns.
This trend also appears in M&A activity related to SPACs. The evidence suggests that deals put together by reputable sponsors usually result in a higher return for shareholders during the first year after the deal is finalized, about 15% higher than deals done by sponsors with less experience.
Finally, because of the focus on experienced sponsors, we've seen the typical holding period for SPAC investors shorten, meaning they don't wait as long to cash out. This is probably a sign that investors are ready to be more nimble with their investments and adapt quickly as the market conditions change from sponsor to sponsor. It might also indicate that these sophisticated investors are constantly looking for the "next big thing" in a relatively immature market structure.
These observations suggest that the SPAC landscape is evolving. Investors seem to be seeking out stability and predictability, especially given the recent changes in market conditions and regulatory scrutiny. Whether this focus on experience and track record will continue to be a dominant factor in the future of SPACs remains to be seen, but it's a key trend to watch closely.
During the first half of 2024, the SPAC market began to show signs of returning to more normal patterns of behavior. The first quarter of the year saw six new SPAC IPOs, hinting that the market was regaining a more usual pace of activity. Interestingly, a significant chunk—over 30%—of these deals were led by sponsors who had previously been involved in SPAC transactions. This signals that seasoned players were returning to the market after a period of less activity. The average size of these new IPOs also rose, hitting $114 million during the first quarter, suggesting a potential rise in investor confidence. At the same time, broader market conditions were quite favorable in the first half of the year, with the overall stock market seeing a strong climb. It's likely that this wider stock market optimism contributed to the renewed interest in SPACs. Despite the positive signals, it's still too soon to know if this normalization is a genuine recovery or just a temporary trend. There is a sense of hopeful anticipation but also a healthy amount of skepticism about whether this trend will last.
In the first half of 2024, the SPAC market showed signs of a return to more typical activity levels, after a significant slowdown in 2023. We saw a 30% jump in the overall number of IPOs compared to the first half of 2023, which is a positive sign. Interestingly, the average size of a SPAC IPO also grew by 59% to $181 million in the second quarter. This indicates a willingness amongst investors to consider larger, and potentially riskier deals. It seems like investors are feeling more optimistic about the overall prospects of the SPAC structure, though the speed of this growth has raised some questions.
It's also worth noting the role of experienced SPAC sponsors, known as "serial sponsors," who were responsible for a large portion of the IPO activity in the second quarter. About 80% of the IPOs in Q2 were led by these experienced players, suggesting a potential move towards more cautious behavior from investors. Those looking to invest in SPACs seem to be favoring companies with a proven track record of success in the market.
While these trends point towards a more stable SPAC market, some uncertainty remains. The total proceeds raised from IPOs in the second quarter jumped by 83%, driven by the surge in larger deals. It's still not entirely clear whether this increased activity signifies a sustained recovery or simply a temporary spike in investor interest.
Along with the resurgence in activity, we've also seen some interesting changes in the legal and regulatory environment. There's a growing emphasis on the reputations of individual sponsors rather than the structure of SPACs itself. The SEC has increased its oversight of the industry and is focused on investor protection. These developments have likely led to more due diligence amongst investors, who are now doing more detailed assessments of sponsors before committing capital.
In addition, companies have been increasingly using divestitures as a strategy for streamlining their operations and, in turn, providing potential acquisition targets for SPACs. This approach could lead to a more robust and stable SPAC market in the future. The quality of the potential merger candidates from divestitures could improve outcomes, though it remains to be seen if this is a sustainable long-term trend.
Looking at overall SPAC performance, the data suggests that experienced sponsors generally generate better results after a merger, potentially showing a 20% higher return. This is in line with the idea from behavioral finance that people tend to trust the familiar, especially in uncertain environments.
Finally, it's notable that typical holding periods for SPAC investors have shortened in recent months. This flexibility reflects a dynamic market where investors are willing to adjust their strategies quickly based on changing conditions. It seems as though investors in this market are constantly looking for the best opportunities, which may result in more rapid exits if expectations are not met.
The SPAC market appears to be navigating a complex landscape of recovery, increased deal size, and greater regulatory scrutiny. While the initial signs point to a rebound, there's still some uncertainty about the long-term health and trajectory of this space. Continued monitoring of these trends and how they impact SPAC performance will be crucial in assessing the sustainability of the market's current momentum.


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Strong Elite Athlete field compiled for the 2016 BMO Vancouver Marathon
Fast field of local and international Elite Athletes will compete on BC Half Marathon Championship course, and at the 45th annual Vancouver Marathon
Vancouver, BC – April 29, 2016
Over 60 Elite Athletes, representing eight countries, have been granted entrance into the BMO Vancouver Marathon and Half Marathon Elite Athlete Field on May 1, 2016.
The BMO Vancouver Marathon was selected by BC Athletics to host the BC Half Marathon Championships in 2016, and its fast 21.1KM point-to-point course into downtown Vancouver will feature some of BC’s best.
On the women’s side, five BC athletes have a shot to claim the BC Half Marathon Championship title, including Sabrina Wilkie, ranked Top 10 nationally in the distance. 2015 Champion Jane Murage of Kenya will return to defend her title and chase her course record of 1:12:53.
On the men’s side, there are seven runners with Personal Bests under 1:04 including Ethopia’s Wabi Abdisa Gudeta (1:01:24 PB) and Kenyans Christopher Cheruiyot (1:01:42), and Solomon Rotich (1:02:56). Top BC male athletes include Terence Attema, Kevin Coffey, Jim Finlayson and Nick Hastie of Vancouver. Nearly 25 EliteAthletes will battle it out on the men’s side.
Expect the first finishers to cross the downtown Finish Line (West Pender and Bute) around 8:00am on Sunday, May 1.
Vancouver’s only marathon celebrates its 45th year with a strong field including three contenders with personal bests around 2:10:00.
For the men, watch for Ethiopian Habteselassa Lemma Gemechu* who posted a blazing Personal Best of 2:10:00 over the 42.2KM race distance, and Kenyan Jonathan Kipchirchir Chesoo. Top Canadian and BC Athlete Ryan Day will also be near the front of the pack with Oliver Utting of Burnaby, Jason Loutitt of Squamish, and Vancouver’s own Jordan Maynard.
For the women, Canadian Lioudmila Kortchaguina returns to defend her title against Hirut Guangul of Ethiopia, last year’s runner up, and Vancouver’s own Ellie Greenwood. Champion in 2012, Greenwood took third last year despite being injured in a bike crash just a month before the race. Also watch for Catrin Jones who is ranked top in BC and won bronze at the recent 50KM World Championships in Doha, Quatar.
New this year, the Marathon will feature a mass start so the every-day-runner will have an opportunity to run right behind the Elite Athletes – for a few short seconds at least! The Half Marathon and Marathon both start in Queen Elizabeth Park at 7:00am and 8:30am, respectively. All races conclude at a shared energized downtown Finish Line located on West Pender Street at Bute.
Awards will be presented on the main stage near the Finish Line for the Top 3 overall finishers, the Top 3 Canadians and Top 3 BC Athletes. The Half Marathon Awards Ceremony takes places at 8:30am and the Marathon Awards Ceremony at 11:30am.
1:02:36 for the men and 1:12:53 for the women are the Half Marathon course records to beat. The Marathon course records are 2:18:37 and 2:37:00 for the men and women, respectively. Should course records be broken, the champion will receive an extra Time Bonus of $500 for the Half Marathon, and $1,000 for the Marathon. In total, $40,000 in cash prizing is up for grabs.
View the complete Elite Athlete field now online here.


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I miss our garden when it's not growing. At the end of our main season in November, I really feel like a break because I'm over watering, tending, harvesting and the rest of it. But then December, January and February come and go and I start missing the garden. I don't like paying high prices for inferior vegetables, I can never find anywhere near the freshness that we're used to and I start longing for the garden to be there again - fresh and available, right at our back door.
Head gardener Hanno.
These are unripe black passionfruit.
The time is right to plant again and the signs are already good. Our passionfruit vines are holding big juicy passions and we've had the best season ever for blueberries. I think it's going to be a good year in the garden. But things have changed out there. The chook house has been renovated and enlarged and that took a small area out of the garden. Hanno has put up a very strong climbing frame on the new chook wall and I expect that will help our vines grow during winter because the heat of the sun will hit the vines from both sides.
I started sowing seeds a few weeks ago and almost all of them are growing well, although the daikons didn't germinate and the granny's bonnets took 28 days to come up! That's a long time here, usually our seeds take only a few days when the days are so warm but like parsley, the granny's bonnets like to take their time. I have half a tray of curly kale because we grow for ourselves and the chickens. The more green vegies they eat, the darker yellow their yolks become. If you're a new gardener, I recommend curly kale to you. It's very hardy. They're at their best as a winter vegetable but will keep going in the heat as well. It's the best flavoured kale in our opinion and beats the dark kale hands down for versatility. This year, I'm trying Japanese spinach. Has anyone tried that? I've only sown six seeds at the moment because I have so many other leaves on the go, but I'm looking forward to test tasting it.
Still growing in the garden now - pumpkin a few silverbeet and some beetroot.
Chillies and a few other herbs - pineapple sage, thyme, parsley, sage, Welsh onions.
And another bucket of lemons waiting to be juiced.
I have three types of tomato - our self sown large cherry tomato that comes up every year sure as eggs, the French Rouge de Marmande and Amish paste. The seeds collected from our flat leaf parsley have germinated well and I have about 50 plants now. I'll share those with Sunny when she comes home. I have a nice selection of Sugarloaf cabbage and mini cauliflowers, magenta silver beet, Warrigal greens, pak choi, cucumbers, sweet potato, potatoes, about fifty garlics from last year's crop, calendulas - for ointments and oil, sprouting broccoli, brown onions, and peas, beans and sweet peas will be planted as seeds, along with many other root vegetables, directly into the ground. I've taken cuttings from the elder tree and that will be planted when it's ready, we brought another passionfruit vine that will be planted on the new trellis and I have a two year old avocado, grown from a seed, ready to pot on. There is certainly plenty of work to be done.
We've been building up our supplies recently and every time Hanno goes to the produce store or hardware, he brings home bags of cow manure and sugar cane mulch. Yesterday afternoon, when I took my photos, he'd just finished planting the kumquat tree that Shane and Sarndra gave us. Now I just have to wait for the other beds to be prepared and then planting will start. Once again, we'll be set up here to provide ourselves with plenty of fresh food. It makes me feel good to be alive.
We're both excited about the possibilities this growing season is presenting us with. We both have a new leash on life and feel thankful that we can do this work and provide for ourselves. It's going to be a good year here at the Hetzel homestead. What are your plans for the garden this year?


title: Artist: Kristian Lindberg (Piano)

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Artist: Kristian Lindberg (Piano)
Concert Sponsor: Penelope Stinton
Enjoy an unforgettable evening of piano virtuosity with Kristian Lindberg, a pianist whose performances have graced some of the world's most celebrated concert halls. This programme offers a captivating journey through Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and early 20th-century masterworks.
The concert begins with compositions by the two great Baroque Masters, Handel and Bach. Handel’s Chaconne inhabits many moods, and it rings with virtuosic flair. A Suite of 21 variations, one can almost imagine Handel delighting his friends with his creativity and technical skill as the intricate ornamentation resounds. Similarly, Bach’s English Suite in A minor BWV 807, the prelude followed by the classic series of stylised dances, astounds the listener with its brilliance.
In contrast, Mozart's Sonata in C major K330, Allegro Moderato - Andante Cantabile - Allegretto, radiates elegance and clarity, embodying the composer's quintessential charm.
In the second half, Ravel's Valses nobles et sentimentale brings a touch of French sophistication, weaving delicate textures and poignant melodies that evoke the elegance of the ballroom. The evening concludes with Rachmaninov's Sonata No. 2 in B flat minor, Op. 36, a work of immense emotional range and power, showcasing Lindberg's extraordinary pianistic prowess.
Born in 1980, Kristian Lindberg began making waves in his native Norway at a young age. His early achievements include winning the Norwegian Young Pianists Competition in 1997 and representing Norway in the Eurovision Young Musicians competition in Vienna the following year. In 2007, he took first prize in Oslo's International Concours Grieg competition, solidifying his reputation as a formidable talent.
Lindberg's education spans prestigious institutions and esteemed mentors, including the Norwegian Academy of Music in Oslo, the Universität der Künste in Berlin, and the Ecole Normale de Musique in Paris. His career has seen performances at iconic venues such as Carnegie Hall in New York, Wigmore Hall in London, and the Vienna Konzerthaus. He has collaborated with renowned orchestras, including the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra and the Kremlin Chamber Orchestra.
In 2020, Lindberg released an acclaimed album featuring solo pieces by Beethoven, Schumann, and Liszt. His scholarly achievements include completing a PhD titled "The Orchestral Piano" in 2019 at the Norwegian Academy of Music.
Kristian Lindberg will bring to life the timeless beauty and profound emotions of these piano masterpieces.


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