GULF WAR SYNDROME
Coming to a Town Near You?

When Joyce Riley speaks, people listen and they usually stand at attention.That's Captain Joyce Riley of the U.S. Air Force Reserve. Joyce is also a Registered Nurse and served in Operation Desert Storm. After becoming severely ill upon her return and noticing the amazing coincidence of thousands of other returning veterans having the same debilitating symptoms, she decided to investigate. The information she uncovered is astonishing enough to fill a Tom Clancy novel: revealing government documents, daily logs from Desert Storm, e-mail messages from Pentagon officials, sworn statements from the men who served in Desert Storm and knew exactly what was going on and of course the media statements by the Pentagon which contradict all of the above. Add to this thousands of cases of veterans family members contracting the same symptoms, babies being born with horrendous birth defects and the death toll growing daily.

The Pentagon has denied or at best played down the significance of any chemical or biological agents affecting our troops in Desert Storm, but Joyce Riley has presented a powerful and undeniable case to the contrary. She currently lectures and appears on talk shows across the country and has appeared before a Congressional hearing.

In her new video she presents the facts and documentation to support her compelling case on the selling and use of germ and chemical agents, toxic vaccinations, the Pentagon's full knowledge of what really happened and how it may be affecting all of us.

This is not a hi-tech production. Joyce and her husband Dave Riddell are using their personal resources to get this information out to the American people who need to know the truth. Nevertheless I consider Joyce Riley's message to be required viewing for all truth seekers out there. Joyce and Dave are giving the video and over 100 pages of information free of charge to Gulf War veterans. For the rest of us $20 buys the video and for an additional $10 you can get the information package that could save your life or the life of a loved one. Consider it an investment in health insurance.

Don't wait, order it now. 1-800-201-7892, ext.40. American Gulf War Veterans Association (281) 438-1699.

THE POET, ROMANCES FOR CELLO
Michael Hoppe (Teldec)

Music from another time, a gentler time, a simpler time. Michael Hoppe has the gift of writing classic melodies that touch the soul with an elegance seldom heard in today's music. This latest recording features Swiss cellist Martin Tillman performing 11 romantic themes composed by Michael. Each theme is dedicated to a renowned poet, a musical tribute to Kahlil Gibran, Robert Frost, Carl Sandburg, Sara Teasdale and many others whose poetry has inspired, consoled and given us insight into our souls. The booklet contains excerpts of their poetry and the incredible portrait photography of Michael's grandfather, E. O. Hoppe'. A musical poet in his own right, Michael Hoppe has done no less than the poets he pays tribute to.

Available at most retail outlets. If all else fails, call (213) 939-1287.

NARADA WORLD, A Global Vision
Various Narada Artists

This impressive two-CD set offers over 2 hours of the best of Narada's world music recording artists featuring Jesse Cook, Nando Lauria, Mary McLaughlin, Connie Dover and a host of others. A well-produced sampler, it is diverse, entertaining and a great introduction to some of the colorful international textures, rhythms and performers on the Narada label. It's kind of a Celtic, rhumba, flamenco, world beat, Asian, Native American, African kind of thing. Well, trust me, you'll like it.

Available at most retail outlets.

GRAVITY
Jesse Cook (Narada)

While we're on the subject of world music. I've already confessed to being a closet Gypsy. Not being enamoured of the bar scene, on Friday nights I much prefer a healthy dose of take-out tacos, appropriate lighting, any Jesse Cook CD and of course the rose for my teeth. It's as good a workout as going to the gym, cheaper than the bar and more fun than both of them. So, that being said, I hear a lot of Flamenco recordings these days and to be honest Jesse Cook is still #1. A real treat for the ears and the feet. Pick up a CD of Gravity and dance the night away.

Available at most retail outlets.

Robert J. Resetar is a composer/arranger based in the Twin Cities. His musical scores and orchestrations have been heard on network television, and performed by major orchestras.

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