Stuart Matheson, 32, is trapped in a nursing home as well as his body, eerily immobile at the last stage of Huntington's Disease. Kelsey Raye is a science writer feeling guilty about the recent deaths of her parents. She volunteers for hospice and is assigned to Stuart. She's a PhD, he never finished school, but they share a love of rock music and disdain of religion. They instantly bond. As Kelsey plays her iPod daily for Stuart, he improves - an impossibility - and when she misses a few days, he backslides. She deduces that Stuart's gains follow hearing U2 or their imitators. Kelsey, who writes about stem cells, thinks the frequency of the arpeggios is turning on stem cells in Stuart's brain. She shares her idea with researcher Peter Holloway, but evil Nurse Smithies overhears and outs them to a tabloid. Meanwhile, Peter scans Stuart's brain. He's getting better!
All hell breaks loose when the tabloid hits. The government shuts down Peter's lab and confiscates Kelsey's iPod, while anti-stem cell protestors harass them -- just as Peter discovers how music stimulates stem cells. Then something unexpected happens. Did science fail, or was it the anti-science forces?
The underlying love story and comical cast of characters propel this parallel tale of emerging spirituality and an evolving medical technology. Many of the characters and scenes are based on real people, and the science dead-on accurate - with the one tweak of the music turning on stem cells.
It could happen.
Customer Review: Entertaining, informative, and inspiring
It's very refreshing to read a novel that is so well grounded in science and real life. This book has all the fictional elements of a great novel, yet you learn some things about science along the way through the book. I particularly liked the section on Congressional testimony. And I can personally relate to some of the nursing home scenes. Great job!
Customer Review: A good read AND informative!
Ricki Lewis' novel is the story of a young science writer who, as a hospice volunteer, finds herself inexplicably helping a patient with an incurable disease. It is current both in terms of discussing the science of the stem cell technology we hear so much about these days, but also in its musical references, like U2 and Coldplay (two artists included in a recent planetarium show I visited in the Rose Space Center in NYC.) There is a love interest with a twist, and I found myself gripped by the unknowns presented in the thickening plots. The cast of characters was eccentric but believable. Their actions felt so real sometimes, I found myself wondering if portions of the story were based on real events. What I perhaps liked the best was that the uplifting ending suggested that the miracle of art (in this case music) can inexplicably have a profound scientific effect on our bodies in ways we have perhaps not yet discovered. If there are not medical researchers out there testing out Dr. Lewis' "novel" hypotheses- there should be! I found myself learning about science while enjoying the story. This was a good read- I highly suggest it!
Is your student body planning a high school prom, dance, or party? Do you need ideas for your themes? Well look no further we can help spark your creative juices by going over several factors that determine a successful prom.
High School Homecoming
Most High School Homecomings are organized by Student Council Advisors. Now the main idea for a homecoming is to promote school spirit. The planning that goes into a homecoming or party is not as involved as your High School Prom. This does not mean that the decorations should get overlooked at your schools homecoming. We will discuss those ideas later.
High School Prom
At a majority of High Schools, their Proms are planned by the Junior Class Prom Committee. The prom is the send off for the school's upper class students. There can be two separate proms depending on the size of your junior and senior class. Some schools in different districts go as far as to combine proms due to smaller class sizes. Since the High School Prom is a formal event, it is usually receives more attention and funding.
High School Homecoming Dance Ideas
So you and your committee are looking for ideas for your homecoming, dance, or party. Your themes depend mostly on the traditions of your school. Try to tie in what your school mascot. If your party or dance is something more casual, then it may be predetermined. The basic ingredients for successful school homecoming dance are music, hype, and energy. The company you hire for the Michigan DJ can make or break your ticket sales for the next dance depending on how the music was balanced. How well your committee hypes the party will determine the outcome as well. Do not forget that the energy level at your school homecoming dance will be based on how much decorating your group does.
High School Prom Themes
Your High School Prom theme deserves more attention than the typical High School Homecoming. This means spending more time selecting a reputable venue location, caterer, photographer, and Michigan DJ Company. Here is a list of High School Prom themes for you to choose from.
A Dream for Us
A Kiss is Just a Kiss
A Midsummer Night's Dream
A Night at the Oscars
A Night in the Clouds
A Night of Mystery
A Night on Treasure Island
A Night to Remember
A Night with the Stars
A Red Carpet Affair
A Stroll down Broadway
A Taste of California
A Taste of International Flavors
A Walk in the Clouds
An Affair to Remember
An Evening in (Place)
An Evening of Stars
Arabian Nights
Between Your Heart and Mine
Big Band
Born to Be Wild
Box Office Bliss
Bright Lights, Big City
Broadway Backstage
Can't Fight the Moonlight
Captured in a Dream
Caribbean Nights
Carnival
Carried Away
Casablanca
Casino de (School Name)
Cherished Moments
Come What May
Cupid's Ball
Daring to Dream
Deep Blue Destiny
Depths of Love
Destiny Awaits
Destiny Awaits
Enchantment under the Sea
Escape
Eternal Elegance
Everything You Want
Fire and Ice (Worlds Collide)
Fly Me to the Moon
Forever Tonight
From this Moment
Garden of Enchantment
Glamour and Glitz or the 20's
Got to Believe in Magic
Greek Paradise
Happily Ever After
Heaven in Your Eyes
Heaven on Earth
Here's to the Night
Hollywood Night of the Oscars
Hollywood Nights
Horary for Hollywood
Hour of Enchantment
I Believe
I could not ask For More
I Promise you the Stars
If only for one Night
I'll Always Remember You
In The Still of the Night
In the Still of the Night
It Might Be You
It's a Jungle Out There
Larger than Life
Let the Good Times Roll
Magic under the Stars
Magical Memories
Mardi gras
Masquerade Ball
Memories of Tonight
Memories to Last a Lifetime
Moonlight In Paradise
Moonlight on the Nile
Moonlight Rendezvous
Moving On
Mystical Journey
Mystical Twilight
New York, New York
Night in New Orleans
Night with the Stars
Nightlife 200-
One Sweet Night
One upon a Time
Our Treasured Night
Paint the Town Red
Paradise Awaits
Parisian Romance/Escape
Picture Perfect
Putting on the Glitz
Remember Me Always
Retro Romance
Romance in the Park
Saturday Night Fever
Save the Last Dance for Me
Saving Forever for You
Shores of Venice
Show Me the Meaning
Simply Forever
Simply the Best
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Space Odyssey
Springtime in Paris
Stand By Me
Star Struck
Starlight Fairytale
Still the One
Sunset Serenade
The Perfect Prom
The Way You Love Me
These are the Times
This Magic Moment
Time after Time
Time of My Life
Tonight is the Night
Tonight's Dream...Tomorrow's Memory
Tropical Paradise
Under the Sea
Underwater Paradise
Unforgettable
Unforgettable
Voices That Care
Waiting for Tonight
Waiting for Tonight
Waltz under the Blue Moon
What Dreams May Come
When You Believe
With Upon a Star
Written in the Stars
You'll be in my Heart
The Ultimate Dance for your Students
Selecting a theme and going over ideas will help guarantee a fun and memorable event. This is a key component in producing an unforgettable prom or homecoming dance. First, think about the type of prom you want to have, whether you want it to be romantic, fun, or mysterious. Most schools develop themes that generally set the guidelines for the prom colors and decorations. Some schools have become more creative by revolving the entire dance party around the theme and ideas. This goes all the way down to the students costume attire to decorations. Whatever theme your committee chooses, make sure it fits the personality and customs of your student body.
Robert Reno DJs for High School Homecomings and Proms. He has vast exposure with ideas and themes for high school dance parties. He works for Encore Entertainment & Productions. For further information about DJs please visit their High School Prom page or High School Prom blog.
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