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I was first turned on to Nine Inch Nails at the tender age of 14 - around the same time they released The Downward Spiral. This album was seminal in evolving my tastes into what would become a love of electronic music.
What I'm bringing to the table today is something different, a dish from a different palette if you will. These tracks are all taken from Where Darkness Doubles Light Pours In. This album is a bootleg of a 2006 radio collaboration between Trent Reznor and Peter Murphy from Bauhaus. Peter Murphy takes the lead vocal on most of the album tracks, and they cover a lot of ground taking on tracks from TV On the Radio, Joy Division and Iggy Pop... here are a few of my favourites.
Trent Reznor & Peter Murphy - Warm Leatherette
Trent Reznor & Peter Murphy - Head Like A Hole
Trent Reznor & Peter Murphy - Night Clubbing
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The KO Chiefs signed a partnership agreement as owners of Wataynikaneyap Power with the company that will build the transmission line to connect their First Nations. Executives from FortisOntario and RES Canada and Ministers Gravelle (MNDM), Mauro (MNRF) and Chiarelli (MOE) were present to provide their support. 20 First Nations are united to lead the project into the next planning phase with their industry partner. Chief Chris Kakegamic spoke on behalf of the KO First Nations; "Diesel fuel is expensive, dangerous and harmful to our land. Our communities will not be limited by generators. It is our vision that this project will support the investments we have made in renewable energy".

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Thank you Netgally for letting me read The Secret Life of Lincoln Jones by Wendelin Van Draanen in exchange for an honest review.
Here is the book synopsis.
"Award-winning author Wendelin Van Draanen gives us a fresh and funny story about a boy learning to become the brave hero of his own life. Perfect for fans of Counting by 7s and The Fourteenth Goldfish.
My secret life is filled with psychic vampires, wheelchair zombies, chain-rattlin' ghosts, and a one-eyed cat. But they're nothing compared to my real-life stalker: a sixth-grade girl named Kandi Kain. . . .
Lincoln Jones is always working on the latest story he's got going in his notebook. Those stories are his refuge. A place where the hero always prevails and the bad guy goes to jail. Real life is messy and complicated, so Lincoln sticks to fiction and keeps to himself. Which works fine until a nosy girl at his new school starts prying into his private business. She wants to know what he's writing, where he disappears to after school, and why he never talks to anybody. . . .
The Secret Life of Lincoln Jones is a terrifically funny and poignant story about a boy finding the courage to get to know the real characters all around him—and to let them know him."
My Reflections
Lincoln and his mother have moved from a small town in Southern United States. In this new place, Lincoln has a lot to learn about being human, connecting with other people, and growing up.
Lincoln is a boy with secrets. He doesn't want anyone to know that he spends his time after school at Brookside, an old folks home. He doesn't want anyone to know why he and his mother left their old home. He doesn't want anyone to know what his life was like before now. Lincoln is a writer. It's one of those things he keeps hidden but it's also how he protects himself from other people.
Readers will cheer for Lincoln as he forges many new relationships. At school there is a group of girls he shares a table with. There is Kandi, a girl who seems to be always wanting to know his business. Then there are the people at Brookside, a home for old people who are suffering from dementia and memory loss. Mrs. Graves, his elderly neighbor is another person he gets to know. Eventually, Lincoln's relationship with his mother also evolves.
One of the things I really appreciate about Van Draanen is how she is able to bring social issues into great fiction. Lincoln is being bullied by another boy on the bus. Trying to ignore him doesn't work. What does work is when other kids step up to stop it, just like in real life. There is the homeless vet who hangs out around their apartment. And then there is Kandi, who seems to be irritating but has her own story to tell. All of this reminds readers to dig deep to understand what's inside of other people.
I like this book a lot. Van Draanen combines laugh out loud humor and heartbreak into one fabulous narrative. I appreciate that these adults, from the teachers to the mother and the workers at Brookside are fine people. I like that these other kids are mostly kind and good. I love how she brings social issues, like the ones with the veteran and the old people who never get any visitors into our vision. I was able to make personal connections to this since my mother lived among people like those who live at Brookside. It's a very lonely place for many people.
Margaret Mead once said something to the effect of, You know a civilization is in decline when old people and young people are separated. Thank you Wendelin Van Draanen for showing us what we miss.


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What happened for the learners?
My learners had to get used to a completely new way of learning maths.
They learnt to carefully read, talk about, argue, listen to others, and communicate their ideas about a problem
...before attempting to solve it.
They learnt to attempt new problems in groups of 3-4, and insist that their group work together and share their thinking
...before finally agreeing on a solution (or an attempt at a solution)
They learnt to share their ideas and explain their thinking back to a much larger group (15-20 learners)
...before listening to those of another group (or vice versa)
And they had to learn to be able to do all of this before I (the teacher) would offer them much in the way of support with the problem.
Before considering anything else, I think that this alone is a huge thing to have happened for my learners, and I couldn't be more proud of the way they have taken these lessons on.
There are other changes to their maths learning that I will briefly list:
- Half class groups
- Mixed ability grouping
- Flexible groups (i.e. changed regularly)
- 40-60 minutes lessons
- Only 2 formal maths lessons a week
To be fair to the inquiry I think student achievement has to be talked about in two different areas. Maths achievement and Dialogic capabilities.
Maths achievement - The ultimate goal of the inquiry.
Short answer: achievement gain = yes, accelerated shift = no.
I had a target group in mind for this inquiry. 7 learners working around the same level (Late Lv 2/ Early Lv 3). Their results were mixed. These mixed results matched the rest of my class as well.
Dialogic capabilities - What was originally supposed to be the vehicle for achievement.
At the beginning of the inquiry I never thought of dialogic capabilities or skills as something that needed to be achieved, instead I thought of them as the necessary tool or vehicle that would drive the maths achievement. In most regards this holds true, however what I didn't anticipate was the amount of learning that would need to happen (dialogic learning), in order to use it as the tool for maths achievement. As stated above this learning was massive, and although was not something that I formally recorded or captured, that changes in the class behaviour and practice is very noticeable. Does this mean that every kid became capable of these skills, unfortunately no. In fact it became more and more noticeable which leaners continued to stay quiet and allow others to speak.
Short answer: Dialogic increase = BIG YES, Whole class: no
What evidence do I have of this happening?
As stated above I had a target group in mind for this inquiry. See their PAT results below
As you can see the results are positive, however mixed. What you might find interesting to know is that the learners from this group who had the most growth, also showed more development in their Dialogic capabilities. This pattern was reflected across the rest of the class, however there were many outliers that did not fit to this correlation. i.e Some of my least talkative learners still had big gains in their maths learning. So although there appears to be some evidence that good mathematical discourse and critical discussion can lead to gains in mathematical understanding and achievement, perhaps the learners who listen and reflect on the discourse internally can gain understanding just as well.
I also noted that there appeared to be a similar pattern of achievement from these learners in their literacy. How and if this inquiry is connected, or whether the literacy gain helped to lift the maths is yet to be determined...
Dialogic capabilities
Unfortunately this was not recorded or captured throughout the inquiry. Having seen the achievement gains in this area I wish that I had, although I'm not entirely sure what this would have looked like. Perhaps a simple audio or video recording that could have acted as a comparison could have sufficed.
Language acquisition
The acquisition and use of precise mathematical language was an intended part of this inquiry and again unfortunately was not captured well. I battled with the best way to have achieved this but kept getting stuck. For example a pre and post vocab test would have been simple when starting a new unit. But it ran the risk of teaching to a test, rather than allowing the vocab to be learned authentically and needs based as part of their mathematical reasoning. However, anecdotally I believe that the student-talk IS helping the acquisition of language among the students. At least you can hear them questioning and correcting each others language throughout the lessons. This was most noticeable when working with decimals "wait you mean tenths, not hundredths" "its not 5 its 5 tenths" etc. I also believe that the discourse that the students engaged in greatly impacted their understanding in our geometry unit, where the students argued over whether they needed to solve the perimeter, area, or volume etc.
What did I do to make this happen?
Developing Mathematical Inquiry Communities (DMIC), is a complete overhaul of our mathematical teaching practice. It involves spending more time allowing learners to attempt problems collaboratively without teacher support, to share their thinking, and listen to each other's ideas. It involves the teacher listening to the students and identifying misconceptions that can be addressed at the end of the lesson.
This meant that in my practice I needed to adopt the use of the talk moves in maths discussions, and allow the students time to wrestle with the problems on their own. Identifying and predicting misunderstandings and misconceptions during the planning process. Then later responding to students needs during the "connect phase" of the lesson.
Instead of being grouped by level or ability, the learning groups are of mixed ability allowing students to learn from each other, and not have their learning capped by their groups achievement "level". Lessons last 40mins to an hour, rather than 20 to 30 mins.
Instead of taking 2-3 maths groups per day, I only take 1 a day instead because of the time constraints.
Wonderings for what next?
At this point in time I'm not sure that I can claim that the inquiry has led to accelerated student achievement in maths. However there has been a growth in student dialogic capabilities in maths.
It does appear to be leading towards a growth in mathematical understanding, however I believe that because the dialogic learning needed to come first, that we won't see the intended the results within this academic year.
A truer test will be to follow these same students next year (assuming their Year 7 teacher will continue using the DMIC approach in the classroom next year), now that their foundation dialogic skills are already there. Because there are lots of indicators to show that this inquiry is on the right track, at least in line with my initial hypothesis. I'm hearing a lot less "is it a plus" and more questions like "what is it asking us to do" "how do we do that".
Another example has been the problem solving ability through dialogic conversations of the students in other curriculum areas. - I have been experimenting with students and different Digital coding applications. I have offered limited support and set challenges for the students to complete (in a similar fashion to their DMIC lessons). Throughout these lessons I have heard the same types of critical discourse and dialogic discussions, that the students use in their maths learning. They are solving complex problems and learning to do things far beyond the guidance I have given them. The students have been allowed to form their own groups and interestingly have followed the DMIC model and naturally formed mixed ability groups. The 'expert' students in the class tending to group themselves with less capable peers, rather than teaming up.
The student-talk I believe IS helping the acquisition of language among the students, at least you can hear them questioning and correcting each others language throughout the lessons. This was most noticeable when working with decimals "wait you mean tenths, not hundredths" "its not 5 its 5 tenths" etc. I also believe that the discourse that the students engaged in greatly impacted their understanding in our geometry unit, where the students argued over whether they needed to solve the perimeter, area, or volume.
This is the first time in my short career (5 years) that I have had to really "unlearn" something to change my practice. The DMIC pedagogy is so different to how I had previously been teaching maths that it took me a lot longer than I expected to become proficient at it (and I am still learning and not at the level I hoped to be). Because of this, my own learning journey affected that of the students, it felt like it wasn't until term 3 that we really started to learn maths again, instead of learning DMIC.
This meant that I didn't get to see the growth in language that I hoped to see in this inquiry. Yes I saw a growth in dialogic discussion and discourse skills from the students, however these skills were necessary in the first place for me to test my hypothesis. It feels like my work in this inquiry was about setting up the foundations for what I wanted to investigate, rather than actually investigating my theory.
Do I feel like my practice or professional learning has grown in this inquiry cycle - Absolutely yes. I have done lots of work around dialogic conversation before (mostly in literacy), however I have never attempted a complete overhaul of my practice in the way that I have for DMIC. My use of the talk moves, and my ability to set up and maintain group norms has grown.
There is still a tonne of work that I need to improve in my practice in DMIC, for example; accurately pitching the problems at the right level, tracking all students (including the quiet ones), assessing the students, maintaining group norms, and time management.
There are also parts DMIC pedagogy that I am still yet to fully understand, most notably the mixed ability grouping. This is an area where myself and my team have become very frustrated and stuck in how to meet the needs of all the learners in the group.


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Yahoo's Mayer Bullish on Video For Magazines, Lukewarm on 'Yahoo Screen'
Yahoo plans to produce lots more original video content tied to its growing stable of digital magazines. It has also secured the rights to stream more live concerts and music festivals, while continuing to dabble in scripted content.
But the Web company seems less focused on trying to challenge the likes of YouTube or Netflix.
During its NewFront sales pitch to advertisers last night, Yahoo touted the fact that its magazines—like Yahoo Style and Yahoo Food-- now feature a total of 47 series, including 14 new projects announced at the show. Plus, Yahoo is extending the daily live concert partnership initiated last year with Live Nation, and will also launch a live competition series, "Ultimate DJ," which is being shepherded by some of the talent behind Fox's long running hit "American Idol."
But after making a splash last year by entering the market for scripted half-hour, TV-esque comedies—which was soon followed by the acquisition of the NBC sitcom "Community," Yahoo announced just one new scripted show this year, "The Pursuit," which executives described as a modern day "Friends." That show will premiere in 2016.
Chief Executive Marissa Mayer told CMO Today that when it comes to video, Yahoo will focus on creating original content that meshes well with its core content categories—categories that naturally mirror the company's suite of digital magazines, which are focused on areas like travel, technology and movies.
"Sometimes we will do scripted series," she said. "In this case, we thought 'The Pursuit' just fit so well with our other content. For us, it's about being aligned with verticals." She joked that Yahoo's verticals are very similar to the content categories that Yahoo used to list in its old email interface.
Under Ms. Mayer's leadership, the company isn't totally running from its portal past. Many of the magazine-anchored Web shows are talk-oriented, celebrity-driven vehicles like "I Am Naomi," a reality show featuring model Naomi Campbell.
Meanwhile, Yahoo is looking to use music, particularly the live concerts and "Ultimate DJ," to bring in younger consumers. According to Lisa Utzschneider, who was recently installed as vice president of sales for Yahoo Americas, 43% of the viewers of the Live Nation concerts this past year were not regular Yahoo users.
The "Community" revival surely brought some new folks to Yahoo as well. Ms. Mayer spoke enthusiastically about the "Community" acquisition, and said she'd consider another such broadcast TV salvaging act if it made sense. But she seemed less committed to building out Yahoo Screen as a major brand that competes with either YouTube or Netflix as a central hub for Web video content.
"I care more about the verticals," Ms. Mayer said. "It's important that we have a destination for video. The [Screen] name may come or go. I want people to know that we have Katie Couric or Joe Zee [editor in chief of Yahoo Style]….That's more important to me."
That talent is also important for Yahoo's turnaround chances. On that note, Ms. Utzschneider said that she's been encouraged by the enduring affinity the ad community has for the company, and downplayed any talk of a brand perception drop among advertisers.
If anything, Ms. Utzschneider hinted that ad buyers wanted more clarity and organization from Yahoo. "We tried to spell it out for people tonight, 'this is what you can buy.'"
In fact, several advertisers have asked her team to start thinking smaller, at least initially. "They've said. 'let's focus on a few key accounts, and hit singles and doubles.'"
Of course, Yahoo needs some home runs if Ms. Mayer wants to reignite ad revenue growth. Video is a key component of her strategy. When asked whether it is realistic for Yahoo and other Web companies to compete for ad budgets that normally get allocated to TV, Ms. Mayer predicted a macro shift in media consumption at large.
"I think that advertisers follow audiences," she said. "If you think about the previous 60 years , the only thing people spent more time doing other than sleep is watch TV. And with the growth of digital devices, that flipped in like 16 months. So it's a brave new world."
"People are really receptive to messages in digital format. They are so engaged. As advertisers, that's the moment you want. "


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HÀ NỘI — The Ministry of Planning and Investment has launched the Small- and Medium-sized Enterprise (SMEs) Development Fund for 2017.
Accordingly, these programmes loan SMEs a maximum of 70 per cent of the acceptable investment capital of each project or business plan.
The support programme for SMEs' innovation has total funding of VNĐ100 billion (US$4.39 million). It provides a maximum loan of VNĐ10 billion and allows a 24-month grace period for the original loan. Another programme with the same funding targets companies involved in water supply, waste and wastewater management and treatment activities, with loans worth up to VNĐ25 billion.
Two packages worth VNĐ180 billion each are designed to assist businesses in agriculture, forestry and fisheries and those in processing and manufacturing industries.
Maximum lending under the scheme for agriculture, forestry and fisheries businesses is VNĐ20 billion and that for processing and manufacturing industries is VNĐ25 billion. The programmes will run until December 31 this year, or until their funding is used up or the SME Development Fund issues any other announcements. The interest rate will be kept unchanged during the loan term at under 90 per cent of that of commercial loans. The number of SMEs makes up 97 per cent of Việt Nam's total businesses.
SMEs employ more than 50 per cent of the workforce and contribute over 40 per cent of the GDP in Việt Nam. However, they are facing an array of obstacles in accessing credit, production sites and market. — VNS


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The film most people will mention when discussing Spotlight is All The Presidents Men, perhaps the most famous of all movies about journalism. The only real similarity between the two is that they, in the loosest possible terms, are about journalists uncovering a major scandal. Alan J Pakula's film is the more stylish of the two whilst Spotlight is filmed far simply thus allowing the story, performances and script to become the main driving force. Spotlight is a film without any directorial flourishes, it a controversial story simply told that wants the main focus to be on the story not superficial directorial touches.
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Note that there are possible spoilers in the review, but I haven't mentioned anything that isn't in the trailer.
Tuesday, 2 February 2016
The Big Short
In 2008 Michael Burry realises that a number of subprime home loans are likely to default, this means that the entire housing market will collapse. To the shock and delight of the banks Michael Burry bets against the housing market banking on it collapse, something that hardly ever happens. Little do they know that, in the near future, the market will collapse like never before. However, Burry's actions don't go unnoticed and there are others who also want a piece of the action.
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The wedding outfits of the Duke And Duchess of Sussex, Harry and Meghan are to go on public display later this year at the wedding venue, Windsor Castle.
Royal fashion fans will be able to get a close look at Meghan Markle's silk Givenchy wedding dress and 16-foot veil. Meghan Markle's diamond-and-platinum tiara loaned by Queen Elizabeth II will be centre of attraction.
Copy of Blue and Royals regiment frock-coat uniform worn by Prince Harry for the May 19 service which was watched by millions will also be displayed.
Harry and Meghan's exhibition
The exhibition will be titled "A Royal Wedding: The Duke And Duchess Of Sussex" is scheduled at Windsor Castle from Oct. 26 to Jan. 6, and at Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh, Scotland, from June 14 to Oct. 6, 2019.
There will also be a copy of the frock-coat uniform of the Blues and Royals regiment that Harry wore for the May 19 service, which was watched by millions around the world.


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Many multitalented people feel inspired and energized to pursue multiple creative projects, often at the same time. One potential downside is physical and emotional burnout.
Abigail Breslin has acted in a number of films since "Signs" (2002), including "Little Miss Sunshine" (2006) and Scream Queens (TV Series, 2015-2016), and commented at a young age about the kind of polymath passion that many actors, writers and other creative people have:
"I want to do wardrobe. I want to do hair. I want to do makeup. I want to do writing. I want to do directing.
"And I want to do producing. I want to do all of it. I like it."
Jennifer Westfeldt wrote, produced and acted in "Kissing Jessica Stein" and "Ira & Abby." For her movie "Friends With Kids," she not only wrote the screenplay, acted and produced (along with other people, including her long time partner, actor Jon Hamm), she also directed the "two-year, round-the-clock endeavor" as a Los Angeles Times article describes it – not an uncommonly demanding schedule for filmmakers.
Westfeldt said, "I must have been crazy to have donned so many hats. It made good sense for me to direct it, since I was involved in every aspect anyway. But I'm not sure I'd ever do it again."
[From "Jennifer Westfeldt writes her own story line in Hollywood" by Nicole Sperling, Los Angeles Times, March 8, 2012.]
This burned-out house image comes from the post "When Life Loses Its Meaning: The Heavy Price of High Achievement" by Sherrie Bourg Carter, Psy.D. on her blog High Octane Women.
She quotes this passage from the 1980 book, "Burn-Out: The High Cost of Achievement" by Dr. Herbert Freudenberger, who was, she says, the "first person to describe the syndrome known as burnout":
"If you have ever seen a building that has been burned out, you know it's a devastating sight. What had once been a throbbing, vital structure is now deserted. Where there had once been activity, there are now only crumbling reminders of energy and life.
"Some bricks or concrete may be left; some outline of windows. Indeed, the outer shell may seem almost intact. Only if you venture inside will you be struck by the full force of the desolation."
Psychologist Sherrie Bourg Carter is author of the book "High-Octane Women: How Superachievers Can Avoid Burnout."
The burned-out house is a pithy metaphor for our condition when we are suffering burnout.
It's a 'system breakdown' I have experienced a number of times over the past couple of years, when putting "too much" time and energy, emotional and intellectual, into writing and research for my multiple sites, including The Creative Mind, plus doing technical "web-master" maintenance on a dozen or so of my sites, plus affiliate marketing of products and programs I think will be helpful to other creative people, etc etc.
There is no end to it. And as interesting and fulfilling as all that may be, there are times when 'only a few more hours' of work becomes too much, and I end up kind of comatose the next day.
And I hate losing the energy to work, and being able to do not much more than eat and watch some TV, and, of course, sleep more than usual.
But I am learning to engage in better self-care by taking more breaks and exercising more. I am using the voice time announcement (every 15 minutes) on my iMac to remind me to stand up and stretch a bit, and every hour to take a mini rest break.
Multipotentialite Burnout
One definition of multipotentiality is "An educational and psychological term referring to a pattern found among intellectually gifted individuals.
"Because gifted students generally have diverse interests across numerous domains and may be capable of success in many endeavors or professions, they are confronted with unique decisions as a result of these choices." [Wikipedia]
A variation of that definition, using Emily Wapnick's term "multipotentialites" instead of "gifted students" comes from the post "I am a multipotentialite, and proud of it" by Angela Giese, quoting from Wapnick's blog Puttylike.
Gifted students, of course, grow up to become adult multipotentialites. But this is not just about intellectual giftedness – it's about creative people who have multiple "intelligences" and capabilities.
In her stimulating post "How to Deal with Multipotentialite Burnout," Wapnick articulates how we may go "too far" in pushing the boundaries of our capacities to keep achieving.
"It's a collapse. Complete mental exhaustion. While most people experience burnout from time to time, multipotentialites are prone to hitting this point more frequently and more intensely.
"It makes sense, considering how passionately curious we are, and how easy it is for us to lose ourselves in our projects."
Wapnick adds, "Now don't get me wrong, the multipotentialite tendency to jump into a new interest immediately and go hard is one of our greatest strengths.
"Our fiery passion means that we learn at lighting speeds and acquire new skills much faster than most people.
"It also means that we can inspire others more deeply, since this kind of enthusiasm is very infectious.
"But at the extreme, even strengths can become liabilities… Since our projects are just so much fun, it's easy to push ourselves too far– to sort of O.D. on them."
Emilie Wapnick is author of the program "Renaissance Business – make your multipotentiality your day job" — see more information on my page Resources For Multipotentialite Entrepreneurs.
Reframing 'Too much"
This image ("so. much. homework." by anna gutermuth) is one I also use in the article "Work Life Balance: The Gift Of Too Much To Do" by Molly Gordon.
How we respond to having "too much to do" is to a great extent a matter of attitude, of framing.
In her article, entrepreneur coach Molly Gordon offers ways to think differently about it.
"On any given day I generally have more than enough to do. Sometimes I have so much to do that I hardly know where to begin. Yet the fact is that most weeks I work less than 40 hours.
"People are always asking me how I get everything done. How do I find the time to read so much? How can I travel and attend trainings while keeping up with my practice?…What's my secret?"
She notes "There are many answers, but one in particular arose in the midst of one of my morning meditations. As usual, my mind was prancing around like a young puppy, willing to heel for only a moment or two before racing off to explore some enticing scent in the bushes.
"Also as usual, one of these enticing scents was my 'To Do' list. As I gave a gentle tug on my mental leash, I experienced a sudden shift in perception. It was as if I had slipped through the looking glass to discover that I was living in a world of abundant possibility as opposed to one of temporal scarcity.
"I no longer had the problem of not enough time and balancing my life with my work; I had the gift of more than enough to do."
One of her programs is: "The Way of the Accidental Entrepreneur, The Practical Path to a Business that Fits Just-Right."
Dealing with stress
In his article "One Approach to Apply Immediately When Stress is Affecting Your Professional and Personal Life!" psychologist Elisha Goldstein, Ph.D. writes:
"We are hounded with external pressures, overwhelmed with information overload, asked to deliver more with less, work longer hours, and have less personal time for renewal activities. What is the result?
"Self-inflicted attention deficit disorder, exhaustion, lack of focus, reduced health, and burnout. This leads to lower job satisfaction, morale, and productivity. Hardly the results we want."
He is author of the audio CD "Mindful Solutions for Stress, Anxiety, and Depression."
Stress is certainly a part of burnout, and I have found that CD helpful for relaxation – but more often I use the Holosync CD from Centerpointe Research Institute.
Also see other Meditation Programs (listed on my Personal Growth Information site), and articles on Anxiety and Meditation/mindfulness.
But also, as Molly Gordon advises, we can help ourselves by shifting our perceptions and thinking about having "too much" to do.
[The Abigail Breslin quote is one I use in a related post "I Want To Do It All: Creative Polymathy" – and in my main book – see reviews and excerpts on the book site: Developing Multiple Talents.]
Many creative people are highly sensitive, often more introverted than extroverted, and possibly gifted and intense. These traits can sometimes lead to emotional challenges including anxiety and overwhelm.
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Motherhood and creative work
"I'd be in the middle of a sentence and someone needed to go to mall for new shoes, so the sentence would be lost."
That is a quote by Amy Bloom, who has worked as a psychotherapist, taught at Yale University, and is Wesleyan University's Writer-in-Residence.
In an interview about being a mother and writer, she commented, "When I started, I wrote late at night, after they were in bed.
"I could do that and get away with it because I'm not much of a housekeeper and I didn't need much sleep.
"I liked my kids and didn't care much about my house, so it worked."
But, she admitted, "writing with children present is not productive. They really never go away. My daughter made a sign for my study door that says 'Come in' on one side, and on the other side it says: 'Knock first, then come in.' That's a perfect description of me as a writer."
From "Mothers Who Write interview" by Cheryl Dellasega, PhD.
See the Amy Bloom author page for a list of her titles.
In her article "The Special Challenges of Highly Intelligent and Talented Women Who Are Moms," Belinda Seiger, PhD, LCSW, writes that in her private psychotherapy practice and her personal life, she has "known many gifted women who seem to possess what I refer to as the 'rage to achieve.'
"They are constantly driven to learn, to create and to be intellectually productive even while raising young children. Many of these women face periods of frustration when the demands of family and their need for intellectual immersion collides."
Mass chaos
Seiger adds, "As one friend who was getting her second master's degree put it: "mass chaos" ensues when one attempts to become immersed intellectually while simultaneously remaining attentive and available for family responsibilities…"
She notes that "Like gifted children and young adults; gifted adults are distinguishable not only by their IQ's but by their intensity, multiple talents, high energy, curiosity and obsessive need to increase in-depth knowledge in subjects that interest them.
"Trying to ignore these qualities can result in a depressed mood, anxiety and feelings of being unfulfilled emotionally and intellectually."
Those kinds of feelings and reactions may also be part of burnout from either attempting too much, beyond your emotional and physical resources – or being chronically frustrated at not being able to pursue creative ambitions, whether or not you consider yourself gifted.
A rage to achieve
In another article, Dr. Seiger writes about a client she called Weed Girl who liked to use pot because it "took the edge off of her brain."
Seiger adds, "Instead of developing the essential coping skills for managing what I call a 'rage to achieve,' many gifted adults grow up doing exactly what Weed Girl learned to do, that is they learn how to 'numb and dumb' their passion and sensitivity by smoking pot not just once a day, but all day every day."
From article Weed Girl – numbing her "rage to achieve"
This may apply also to a number of talented performers such as actors and musicians, who have additional pressures to achieve at a high level because so many people are depending on them to keep going, keep performing.
Writer's burnout
While Amy Bloom seems to have developed her attitudes and schedules to work productively and maintain her health, other artists may push themselves too hard.
"Writing furiously for a month can be exciting and a lot can be accomplished, it may also be a recipe for exhaustion and writer's burnout.
"Also, what happens afterward? Are the novels and scripts getting completed? Or are they put back on the shelf when regular life takes over again?"
From my Inner Writer post "The Writer's Circle" – about a program by coach Jenna Avery.
Our workaholic culture
In his article "Overwhelm & Clutter," Brad Swift notes "When our lives are shaped by the fear and lack-based inherited purpose, many times we can get into a vicious circle of doing and having which leads to a life of overwhelm and clutter.
"Going down this path can lead us to a life filled to over-flowing with doing, doing, doing, which can in many cases result in a lot of having, having, having but at the same time a true sense of satisfaction, fulfillment and joy continues to elude us.
"To add fuel to the fire, we live in a culture where 'workaholism' is a socially sanctioned addiction, for which we get well rewarded with acknowledgement from our boss, overtime pay, and other perks until we finally burnout, still wondering, "Is this all there is to life?"
Read about the publications and programs of his Life on Purpose Institute.
Mania – Hypomania
Peter C. Whybrow, M.D. thinks "the technologies that helped create the 1990s bubble have also created a new world of…overload of everything from food to information…The new environment that we have created in America (which in the book I have dubbed The Fast New World) is compelling, but also unique in human experience.
"And most important, it is potentially toxic for the individual and for our nation. … Too many of us are now addicted to the treadmill we have created, and we are making ourselves sick. More of what we are doing is not enough…"
Comments from his site peterwhybrow.com about his book "American Mania: When More Is Not Enough."
Related ideas are presented by John D. Gartner, Ph.D., who says "Successful entrepreneurs are not just braggarts. They are highly creative people who quickly generate a tremendous number of ideas — some clever, others ridiculous."
He thinks their "flight of ideas, jumping from topic to topic in a rapid energized way, is a sign of hypomania – which can also include being "filled with energy… flooded with ideas… driven, restless, and unable to keep still… often works on little sleep… feels brilliant, special, chosen, perhaps even destined to change the world… can be euphoric…"
These quotes come from his book "The Hypomanic Edge : The Link Between (A Little) Craziness and (A Lot of) Success in America."
A Booklist review of the book notes when clinical psychologist Gartner says "hypomanic," he "refers not to clinical mental illness but to a temperament, characterized by an elevated mood state that feels 'highly intoxicating, powerful, productive and desirable,' that can, and sometimes does, easily tip over into full-blown manic depression."
Also see Gartner's article "The Hypomanic Edge."
Depression vs burnout
In her article "5 Ways to Bring Yourself Back from Burnout" (O, The Oprah Magazine), Martha Beck, PhD writes, "Scientists differentiate the two, and it's a crucial distinction. If you confuse burnout with depression and address it only with antidepressants or therapy, you'll overlook the behavioral changes you must make to restore your depleted physical and hormonal reserves.
"Left unchecked, burnout can be lethal. So if you're anywhere between lightly toasted and totally charred, it's time to chill."
One of her books: "Finding Your Way in a Wild New World: Reclaim Your True Nature to Create the Life You Want."
Managing stress
A description for the course Your Best Life in the Arts by creativity coach Eric Maisel, PhD notes:
"Life produces stress, the artistic personality produces additional stress, creating produces even more stress, and living the artist's life is the topper! Learn how to identify the stressors in your life and how to implement stress management techniques…"
From my information page: "Eric Maisel on Your Life in the Arts" – which includes a video interview with him.
Also see my list of articles on Stress.
Another book that could be helpful: "Reclaiming the Fire: How Successful People Overcome Burnout" by management consultant and psychology instructor at UCLA and Harvard, Steven Berglas.
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Article: Making More Calm and Less Stress for A Better Life
"Being more intentional, grounded and grateful is not just a good thing to do for the holiday season. It's a way to live all year long. And not only that, it's the quickest way to transform your life from ordinary to extraordinary." Carrie Contey, Ph.D.
"If you aren't intentional about how you want the holidays to go, you'll be swept up in the rapids this time of the year." Lisa Byrne, founder of the WellGrounded Life Community.
"So much research has been done on stress that we now know even if you cannot change all of life's circumstances, you can change what stress does to you…and thrive." Naturopathic physician Alan Christianson
The article includes videos about the above, and links to their online classes, plus other resources from a variety of coaches and psychologists.
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Article: The Creative Mind – Something Running All The Time.
Stephen King has commented about his creative mind: "It's as though something in there is running all the time."…
In his book "Why Smart People Hurt," psychologist Eric Maisel notes that one of the challenges every smart person experiences is "Dealing with a racing brain that doesn't come with an off switch."


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Places in Zambezi River
The Zambezi River runs throughout 6 countries in Africa, and is the fourth largest running river on the continent. Access to this area is via road or air transfers, for guest who want to see the rivers most remarkable characteristic - the Victoria Falls.Zambia
Tourists flocks to the Zambezi River to delight in aquatic activities and exciting game viewing opportunities. At the Zambezi River in Zambia, water based activities include white river rafting, river surfing, and many more. Among extraordinary wildlife that inhabit the area along the Zambezi River are elephant, hippo, crocodile, rhino, giraffe and antelope.
Zambezi River accommodation in Zambia is offered at luxury lodges that each feature their own modern amenities. Activities in Zambezi River include game drives, bush walking safaris, canoeing, community tours and horseback riding. See below for Zambezi River safaris in Zambia.
Southern Zambia (Victoria Falls | Zambezi River)
8 Day Zambian Explorer Safari, ZambiaDuring the next two days your activities will include: game drives with experienced guides, visits to the Falls themselves, boat cruises, fishing and an
9 Day Zambian Discoverer, ZambiaTransfer by road to Chichele Presidential Lodge. The Lodge has a magnificent hilltop site with sumptuous, air-conditioned accommodation
African Queen River Boat Cruises, ZambiaThe African Queen is a triple deck 70ft catamaran, furnished with Rhodesian Teak, Beech Wood and brass finishes. Accommodating a total of 120 guests
Avani Victoria Falls Resort, Victoria Falls, ZambiaIf you are looking for sun, wildlife, endless activities, comfortable and affordable accommodation, Avani Victoria Falls Resort offers it all.
Chundukwa River Lodge, Zambezi River, ZambiaFor a Zambia lodge experience encompassing authentic wildlife sightings and rustic accommodation, a stay at Chundukwa River Lodge on the Zambezi River is advised
Kasaka River Lodge, Lower Zambezi National ParkKasaka River Lodge is situated on the banks of the Zambezi River in the Chiawa Game Management Area, Zambia. It's conveniently located just 4km
River Club on the Zambezi River, Livingstone, ZambiaThe River Club is situated on the Zambian side of the Zambezi River, 18 km upstream from Victoria Falls. The camp has a distinct Edwardian flavour and
Sekoma Island Lodge, Zambezi River, ZambiaTucked away in a great riverside setting on the Zambezi River, this Zambia safari lodge is the perfect place to unwind and get out the fishing tackle, the fish
Zambia Classic Safari package to South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi National Parks and LivingstoneThis safari covers two of the premier parks in Zambia The South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi - and Livingstone, home to the spectacular Victoria Falls


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This is one for the Australians! Once you adopt a gluten free diet, something as simple as grabbing fish and chips becomes almost impossible. Making it yourself at home isn't quite the same as buying it from a greasy spoon and eating it by a river or on a beach, but it's better than nothing!
So first up, the batter. The original, gluten-filled recipe was from my friend Awanthi. Here is my gluten free and lactose free adaptation:
3/4 cup gluten free self-raising flour
1/4 cup cornflour (do check if it's gluten free; some aren't)
5 1/2 tablespoons cold water
5 1/2 tablespoons lactose free milk
Just mix it all together! Easy peasy.
(This batter can be used for virtually anything deep-fry-able.)
Now, for the 'sav', I use Hans American Hot Dogs, which are gluten free. All you do is coat the hot dog with batter and deep-fry it for about five minutes. However you do need to hold it up above the deep-fryer basket with tongs for the first minute or so, because otherwise the batter will stick to the basket.


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6 Best Remedies For Whiteheads
Whiteheads are usually seen in people with oily or combination skin. Problem may become even more pronounced in summers. Whiteheads are also known as closed comedones. They are caused when oil and dead cells clog skin pores.
These white bumps can be seen on upper lips, nose and chin. They are not like pimples as they do not contain pus or sebum but are covered with skin.
There are some remedies that you can try to get rid of whiteheads.
Baking Soda
This is the most common way to remove whiteheads. Take 1 tsp. baking soda and make a thick paste by mixing few drops of water. Use it to scrub the affected area gently. You will see improvement soon with daily usage. This scrub is harsh so remember to be very gentle.
Steam or Warm compress
Steaming is an easy way to remove whiteheads. Boil some water, remove it from heat and steam your face from a distance of 12 inches. After 10 minutes use a whitehead-popper to take out the whitehead easily. Do not be rough on your skin and do not squeeze with your fingers.
Instead of steam, you can try using a towel soaked in warm water. Wring it well and apply the towel on affected area of your face. Remove the towel when it cools down. Then try taking out the whiteheads as described earlier.
Egg and Honey
We know that egg-whites are very effective in treating open pores and acne and honey has anti-bacterial properties. Mix egg-white and honey in equal proportions and apply on face. Wash off the pack after 30 minutes.
Tea Tree Oil or Lemon Juice
Tea tree oil is a very good antiseptic. Lemon juice has acidic action and helps in removing whiteheads. Soak a cotton ball in tea tree oil or lime juice and apply it on whiteheads daily.
Fenugreek leaves
Make paste of some fenugreek leaves. Apply it on the problem areas and leave it overnight. You will get a better skin soon.
Make the paste of raw potato. Apply it on face and leave it for around 30 minutes. Then rinse the pack to achieve flawless skin.
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By: Derek Jung
After a magical Friday night at MusicNOW with Kronos Quartet, Jennifer Koh, and Chris Thile, I was even more ecstatic to see Thile's main project The Punch Brothers perform at the festival's closing night. I had never been to the Cincinnati Masonic Center before, and honestly I didn't even know it existed until the show was announced a few months ago. To my surprise, it's right next door to the Taft Theatre, where I had been a week earlier seeing the Experience Hendrix Tour. The building itself is a bit of a maze, with different meeting rooms and several long corridors surrounding the main performance space. The large auditorium was much bigger than I imagined, with two large medieval castle pillars rising on either side of the stage and steep, narrow, banister-less steps leading up into the seating area. A small floor area in front of the stage was also seated. The room itself was decorated with various crests and I could almost picture some of the masonic meetings that had happened there in the past. Each of the performers commented on the beauty of the room, and the acoustics were great.
The Australian duo Luluc were the first to peform. With two guitars and beautiful harmonies, the pair dazzled the mostly full theater over the course of their set. The two mentioned that they had moved from Australia to Brooklyn, where they were neighbors with Aaron Dessner of The National, who produced their latest album, Passerby, named a top album of 2014 on numerous lists, including NPR's Bob Boilen.
Next up was acclaimed folk singer-songwriter Sam Amidon, who performed with only a banjo and an acoustic guitar. While is music was fairly minimalist, the stories were a prime example of why folk music still thrives in so many places around the world today. He told a story in between songs about how he would hear a song performed live and the story wouldn't exactly flow properly, but then he'd hear it performed live another time and it turned out that the first time the performer just forgot two of the verses. He explained how he liked the version that was missing the two verses better. Sam's singing was reflective of what you'd expect from a folk singer, a little off key, but mellow and expressive. I enjoyed his set, but there were times when his voice did come across a little too rough for my taste.
After a short break, The Punch Brothers took the stage to a roaring round of applause. The musicianship of every member of The Punch Brothers is phenomenal. Chris Thile, of course, is talented on mandolin, but I think he is very underrated as a lead vocalist as well. He really has some great pipes. Gabe Witcher is extremely talented on the fiddle, as is Noam Pikelny on the banjo. Chris Eldridge held down the fort playing acoustic bluegrass guitar and the biggest unsung hero might be Paul Kowert on the upright bass. Really, there is no weakest link to this group of talented, distinguished musicians, and I really enjoyed that they each had at least one song to showcase their respective instrument in a solo. This kept the show from becoming what I thought it might be - a mandolin solo fest. In fact, it was everything but that. Thile, while he was the charismatic performer solo on Friday night, did not speak nearly as much as I was expecting; Noam did most of the banter in between songs and was very funny. The only extended mandolin solo came near the end of the set.
The band played a good mix from their discography, spanning from their most recent release, The Phosphorescent Blues, all the way back to at least their sophomore release Antifogmatic. The audience ate up everything that happened on stage, and after two standing ovations, Thile commented that every show from now on needed to be in Cincinnati. Chris, if you want to play in Cincinnati every day, I'd happily attend.
My only complaint of the night is for the crowd, who had the hardest time not knocking over their plastic drink cups. The loud pattering echo of kicked cups interrupted a few of the quieter songs in the set and broke my concentration.
Other than that, it was a fantastic closing to another successful installment of MusicNOW. I can't wait to see what next year brings. Memorial Hall's renovations will be completed; Music Hall will be in the midst of its own. I'd love to see the Emery Theatre be a featured venue next year, especially since The National have a history there already, having performed there in 2012.
Also shout-out to the guy who cut in front of me at the merch booth and bought the last vinyl copy of The Phosphorescent Blues. Prick.
Check out a fan-shot video below of "Familiarity", the final song of the encore.
By: Derek Jung
MusicNOW Festival has, over the past 11 years, grown from a tiny passion project into a full blown collaborative masterpiece. Captained by The National guitarist and Cincinnati native Bryce Dessner, the festival's focus on collaborations between contemporary indie artists and the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra has become a platform for debut new, experimental, and sometimes still unfinished pieces in front of friendly, familiar, and sometimes familial faces. Some notable indie rock festival alum include Sufjan Stevens, who has appeared on multiple occasions, Justin Vernon of Bon Iver, Robin Pecknold of Fleet Foxes, The National, Perfume Genius, The Lone Bellow, Sharon Van Etten, and many more. This year's lineup featured acclaimed mandolinist virtuoso and MacArthur Fellow Chris Thile performing both solo and with his band, The Punch Brothers, violinist Jennifer Koh, Kronos Quartet, the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, and more. I had the pleasure of attending Friday night at the beautiful, historic Cincinnati Music Hall and Sunday night at the Cincinnati Masonic Center.
Friday night's performance began was surprisingly not crowded. Music Hall, with three levels (the floor, 1st balcony, and 2nd balcony) was only around half full when the show began. For such a beautiful and unique performance, I was a little disappointed with the lack of patronage; usually MusicNOW is very well attended. The emptiness was palpable for me, and I imagined the musicians were a bit let down, a full house in such a beautiful space would be a memorable, fun experience for even the most exhausted touring artist. Regardless, the Kronos Quartet kicked out the night by performing a piece entitled "Ahyem" written by Bryce Dessner. While he and the other members of The National could not attend any of the weekend's events (they are touring Australia), the Kronos Quartet performed it beautifully. I loved the powerful string triplets and the synchronization and tightness of the group's performance. The group received a rousing applause from the crowd as they exited the stage. Next, the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra entered along with the aforementioned Jennifer Koh to perform "The Seamstress", written and composed by Anna Clyne. Koh was absolutely stunning, dressed in a flowing gown and showcasing her abilities to perfection. During especially intense moments, Koh would hunch herself over while feverishly playing her violin. The song itself was quite beautiful. I imagined a seamstress, skilled with her fingers like a violinist, hard at work on an important article of clothing, perhaps for royalty or someone generally important. The story incorporated into the song kept the attention of the audience for the twenty plus minutes that it was performed.
The second twenty minute piece that was performed did not have the same reception. Koh exited the stage after "The Seamstress" and the Kronos Quartet returned with the orchestra to perform "My Beautiful Scream", written, as explained by composer Julia Wolfe on stage, about her experiences in New York City on September 11th. The song began with the Kronos Quartet playing a very slow, mellow melody while the orchestra stood still. This continued until, out of the blue, the orchestra came crashing in with a horrifying wailing similar to the shower scene in the movie Psycho. This went on for only a few seconds, a scream if you will, and then subsided back to the mellow part that the Quartet had continued to perform during the "scream". This continued for about fifteen of the first twenty minutes, with the quartet's part getting more and more anxious, brooding, and ominous with each passing scream. Soon, with a final scream, the quartet exploded into a barrage of screeches, the quartet unimaginatively flailing on their instruments, not necessarily playing anything specific, but instead with the sole purpose of making it as horrifying to hear as possible. The four members of the quartet were even louder than the entire orchestra during their screams. It was painful to hear and went on for quite some time. Personally, I did not enjoy it, but it did communicate the proper feelings for a song written about 9/11.
After another brief intermission to remove chairs, the noticeably smaller crowd returned to their seats for the final performer of the night, mandolinist Chris Thile. I'm not sure why some of the crowd left before he performed, but my guess is that it was either getting late for some of the older attendees or people hated "My Beautiful Scream" so much that they didn't want to take the chance of having to sit through another twenty minutes of horror again. It was really their loss, because Thile was incredible. He performed songs from a number of his projects, including "Rabbit On A Log" from his collaborative album with guitarist Michael Daves and "Magnet" from his band The Punch Brothers (more on them later).
I was really impressed with how Thile commanded the giant orchestra stage as a solo performer, and he did it with humor. When he first walked on stage, he mimed shaking the first and second violinists' hands, and when he was taking a bow after a song, he signaled for his nonexistence orchestra to stand and bow. He also questioned his homeschooling background and whether or not he knew how to spell "Music" correctly. The backdrop spelled it "Musik". After performing a Bach movement, he joked that he wrote the song, then correcting himself that he hadn't written it only because it was all improvised. He also joked about his "TINY" mandolin could be heard throughout the giant theater.
Notice how I haven't mentioned much about the actual music in the songs. Well, his talent is truly something to behold. The mix of folk, classical, bluegrass, country, and americana that he employs seemingly at will is, without a doubt, a must see. The fact that he is also so energetic and enthusiastic on stage is just icing on the cake.
After another brief intermission to remove chairs, the noticeably smaller crowd returned to their seats for the final performer of the night, mandolinist Chris Thile. I'm not sure why some of the crowd left before he performed, but my guess is that it was either getting late for some of the older attendees or people hated "My Beautiful Scream" so much that they didn't want to take the chance of having to sit through another twenty minutes of horror again. It was really their loss, because Thile was incredible. He performed songs from a number of his projects, including "Rabbit On A Log" from his collaborative album with guitarist Michael Daves and "Magnet" from his band The Punch Brothers (more on them later).
I was really impressed with how Thile commanded the giant orchestra stage as a solo performer, and he did it with humor. When he first walked on stage, he mimed shaking the first and second violinists' hands, and when he was taking a bow after a song, he signaled for his nonexistence orchestra to stand and bow. He also questioned his homeschooling background and whether or not he knew how to spell "Music" correctly. The backdrop spelled it "Musik". After performing a Bach movement, he joked that he wrote the song, then correcting himself that he hadn't written it only because it was all improvised. He also joked about his "TINY" mandolin could be heard throughout the giant theater.
Notice how I haven't mentioned much about the actual music in the songs. Well, his talent is truly something to behold. The mix of folk, classical, bluegrass, country, and americana that he employs seemingly at will is, without a doubt, a must see. The fact that he is also so energetic and enthusiastic on stage is just icing on the cake.
By: Derek Jung
[Disclaimer - Derek does the weekly email newsletter for Madison Theater]
Dr. Dog is one of those bands that pops up occasionally on my Pandora and Spotify radio stations, but I've never really dug into their discography as much as I probably should have. The Pennsylvania natives have, like many other bands in the indie jam rock genre, a fervently loyal and passionate following, yet for those who are uninitiated, they may have never heard of them. Dr. Dog has made a few runs through Madison Theater since I started my involvement there, but I had never attended their show; so when I saw that they were coming back, I told myself I wouldn't miss them again.
I'd estimate about 900 people filled up Madison Theater, and most were quite early for opener The Districts, who have been receiving some hype lately too. I really enjoyed their heavier sounding rock sound paired with the lighter, head-bobbing vibe of Dr. Dog. I'd recommend everyone check out their new album A Flourish and a Spoil. My only knock against their set was that I was straining to hear the vocals the entire time. Unlike Dr. Dog, who take advantage of multiple harmonies to fill their sound, The Districts really only have the lead singer. But isn't the stereotype that you really can't expect great sound from an opening band? (eyeroll)
Dr. Dog was pretty great. I wasn't aware that their new album The Psychedelic Swamp was actually a redo of material that they recorded back in 2001. When it comes to artists evolving their sound over the years, if this was truly a redo of 15 year old material, they either updated it significantly or it was just good material to begin with. "Bring My Baby Back" is a hell of a single, and it was super memorable live, with the crowd singing along. Speaking of, the crowd was super laid back and relaxed throughout the entire show. Only a few head-bobbers here and there, I think I was one of the biggest in our area. Yes, a lot of them were stoned, and the aroma of the green stuff was noticeable from the moment the house lights went down, but if I didn't know better I would have thought they were bored. They weren't, of course, and I have to give credit to the band for keeping the energy level high for the entire set. I enjoyed bassist Toby Leaman's little shuffle move that he did during the heavier grooves. He and guitarist Scott McMiken share lead vocal duties. I found Toby's vocals much more appealing than Scott's, but together their harmonies fit well with their sound.
Overall, they were a fun, entertaining act. No frills, no gimmick, just 90 minutes of music. And that's the way that it should be.
Check out a live performance of "Bring My Baby Back" on the World Cafe below:
By Derek Jung
When it comes to guitar heroes, most would agree that Jimi Hendrix was one of, if not the greatest guitarist of all time. His influences can be heard in a multitude of modern artists spanning almost every genre of rock and pop imaginable. It's only fitting that a tribute tour to the late, great guitarist would include some of the best modern blues and rock artists in the world. Sunday, at the historic Taft Theatre in downtown Cincinnati, a group of over a dozen different artists dazzled for nearly three hours.
The star-studded lineup consisted of Jimi Hendrix Experience bassist Billy Cox, blues legend Buddy Guy, Ozzy Osbourne guitarist and Black Label Society frontman Zakk Wylde, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Jonny Lang, Dweezil Zappa, Eric Johnson, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble drummer Chris Layton, Mato Nanji, Ana Popovic, Noah Hunt, Calvin Cooke, and Henri Brown. While each of them brought their own distinctive styles to Hendrix classics, some did them better than others.
The night started with Billy Cox and Dweezil Zappa teaming up on "Freedom". When Cox wasn't playing bass, Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band/Gary Clark Jr. bassist Scott Nelson would join the group. He and Layton would be the backing band for the majority of the night. This kind of featured guitarist rotation was a staple of the evening, with different musicians jumping in and out to create a truly once in a lifetime collaborative experience.
Dweezil Zappa was only featured in a few songs, but he used that time to showcase the excellent guitar playing and similar styling that those familiar with his father, the legendary Frank Zappa, or his band, Zappa Playing Zappa, would immediately recognize.
Ana Popovic showed some chops on her last night of the tour by performing a few songs, one featuring slide guitar. While there's no doubt that Popovic is an excellent guitar player, her slide guitar was a little to erratic for my tastes.
Eric Johnson, who admittedly I was mostly looking forward to because his song "Cliffs of Dover" was a staple of my adolescence in Guitar Hero 3, was the next featured guitarist, and tackled some of Jimi's more psychedelic material, including "Are You Experienced?" and "Third Stone From The Sun". I think those in the crowd who were either less familiar with these songs or unfamiliar with Eric's playing were bit bored of the feedback-heavy, effects laden songs. But when Johnson could actually solo, his licks sounded great and his stage mannerisms conveyed a sense of ease and comfort that really made you feel like the material was a walk in the park in terms of difficulty for him. I really wanted to see him break out into an extended solo, but he stuck to the basic structure of the original Hendrix songs more than any of the other guitarists.
Zakk Wylde, undoubtedly, had the most enthusiastic crowd reactions of the night. He spent the majority of "Purple Haze" soloing in the crowd, up and down each section of the floor, fist bumping fans along the way while sustaining trills with one hand. The problem with the amount of soloing that Wylde did is that, frankly, his flailing all sounds the same. Not only does it sound the same, but it's a pretty large departure from the original Hendrix version. Look, I get that he's a hard rock/metal guitarist, but I can picture Jimi shaking his head at what Wylde was doing out there. But I digress.
Jonny Lang was the next featured performer, and while I loved his singing on the songs he performed, especially "The Wind Cries Mary", I couldn't help but be a little irked by his guitar playing. He's a talented musician, don't get me wrong, but he takes the gaping mouth, eyes closed, orgasm-face while soloing stereotype way. too. far. That, and when he and Mato had a "guitar duel", his segments were much longer and he repeatedly cut off Mato before he was finished. Former child prodigy aside, I saw enough.
Kenny Wayne Shepherd took the stage next and really showed the crowd what a great showman he is. Granted, he was probably the most comfortable featured guitarists of the night since Layton and Nelson are his normal backing musicians in the Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band, Noah Hunt is his normal vocalist, and the songs he played were Jimi Hendrix covers that are normally included in his set - Gypsy Eyes and a Voodoo Chile/Voodoo Child medley. That said, he was definitely the show highlight for me. Just pure talent and showmanship. I loved when he held a trill with one hand and the spotlight was on him. Slowly, he made a finger gun and pointed it up and the light and shot it out, immediately backing into an immense swell in his solo. Such a badass move.
Buddy Guy was the final featured guitarist to play, and he had his own drummer so Layton left the stage for the first and last time of the night. Buddy didn't play lead on any Jimmy Hendrix songs, instead playing the Muddy Waters tune, "Close To You", with added lyrics like "One leg to the east, one leg to the west, I'm here in the middle, tryin' to do my best". Now, coming from a 79 year old man, it was absolutely hilarious. His guitar playing, understandably given his age, was sparse; he played a few extended licks, but mostly left the main guitar parts to Mato Nanji, who joined him on stage. Mato was a staple as a backing guitarist for much of the night, only singing on one song, "Hey Joe" towards the end of the night, and playing lead on a few. Having seen his main band, Indigenous, a handful of times, his presence on stage for this stood in stark contrast to the charismatic showmanship that he displayed leading Indigenous. That's not to say his playing was lacking, because it fit exactly what he needed to contribute as a backing guitarist, but he never really hit the extra gear that I admired in the past.
Overall, if you're a fan of Jimi Hendrix, good blues rock guitar playing, and seeing a handful of guitar gods in a single concert, I'd recommend seeing the Experience Hendrix Tour. At times it felt a little like a guitar solo circlejerk, especially when the meat of every song felt like its sole purpose was to be an introduction to the inevitable solo, but generally speaking I enjoyed listening to most of the artists featured.
Cheers, Jimi. You left us way too soon.
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" If you promise not to scream I will uncover your mouth, are you going to scream?" I whispered in her ear. She shook her head side to side. "Ok but if you do scream I will gag you," I said as I uncovered her mouth. She drew in a deep breath, I reached up and grabbed her right breast through her blouse and bra. " Mmmm April, you have nice supple titties, let's have a look at ' em shall we," I said.
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April couldn't believe she was getting turned on by this.
My fingers slid across her hardening clit, making her shutter in pleasure. I found her wet hole saying, " wow April you are really turned on, I am looking forward to fucking you. I continued working on her nipples with my other hand, making them fully erect, while I slid two fingers into her wet pussy. April could feel my hard cock pressing aganist her.
I was fingering her hard, while rubbing my thumb on her clit. She started, to involuntarly, gyrate her hips in my hand. She could feel herself getting close to an orgasm, suddenly I stopped pulling my hand away from her pussy. I spun her around to face me. I pushed her back aganist the desk. I ripped her panties off, leaving just her nylons and heels on. I pushed her back on to the desk, she sat on the edge of the desk and I grabbed her knees, forcing them apart, spreading her legs open.
She looked down at my crotch and saw my hard cock straining at my pants, wanting out. I dropped my pants, she responded by sobbing heavily, as her terrified body tried to test my strength. She whimpered and begged me " Please! Please Stop!". Standing between her legs, I admired her body. She was a tall slender woman with a small waist yet curvy hips and a nicely rounded ass. Stepping forward, I slipped my hands under her ass squeezing real hard causing her to yelp " STOP!" as her buttocks twitched and tensed.
Sliding my hands over her inner thighs, I reached up and mauled her tits as she squirmed. Like most young women, she knew what rape was, but had never really considered the possibility that it was something that could happen to her. I squatted down in front of her, with my face nice and close chick with glasses gets banged doggy style her labia and exposed pussy. Her pussy lips were plump and soft looking, with no stretch lines or sagginess.
I placed a thumb on each side causing her to cry out " OMG! STOP! at the contact and then I roughly pulled her lips apart. Peering in I looked closely, her small tight opening.
It wouldn't be tight for long. Standing up, I spit in my hand and slapped it against her tender pussy, spreading the saliva around as she cried at the feeling. I moved into position closer to her.
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Even experienced women found it a bit intimidating. It really should have had a warning sign on it saying 'Not suitable for small tight women'. Of course I didn't care if it was too big for a woman. That just meant that I really got to enjoy a young woman's tightness. All of my women conquests were screamers.and they weren't screams of pleasure. Spitting in my hand again, I coated the bulbous head, making sure it was slippery enough to get in.
I roughly parted her lips again and said "Here it comes" as I lined myself up and then grabbed her hips. Normally I work the head in a bit and then drive in tearing and stretching. This time I wasn't that patient. With the head barely touching her lips, I drove my hips forward using all of my might. For a brief moment, like a hundredth of a second, her lips resisted, and then split to allow the missile entering her to slam through her tight tunnel and drive itself at least 6 inches in on the very first thrust.
Young women are not meant to be stretched like that, so I wasn't surprised at all when her whole body jerked in response to the white hot pain of the weapon slicing into her tight young quim as she emitted a screech " OMG! AAAAAAGGGG!". She screeched terribly as her whole body fought desperately against my hold on her, to escape the agony being driven into her. Pulling back several inches, I saw lots of blood covering my cock, and dribbling down her thighs.
Then I drove forward again, driving my head right up against her cervix. I still had a few inches to go, but that would take a bit of battering ram action. I drew back and started thrusting long deep thrusts like a pile driver into this tight young woman as she howled pitifully " OMG! AAAAAAHHHHH! PLEASE STOP!". Whatever it felt like for her, the feel of her underprepared and undersized tight pussy milking my cock sent shivers of excitement through my body as I beat it with my cock.
Her pussy was resisting with each thrust, clamping down in a vain attempt at stopping each subsequent penile impalement. Tears were pouring from her face as her tight tunnel was stretched, scrapped and even torn by the sustained assault I was inflicting on her.
Gradually, the beating my cockhead gave to the back of her pussy caused something to give a bit, and I was able to get the last few inches in. It felt great, having her tight pussy grasping the base of my cock, convulsing from the trauma, twitching as her whole body heaved from the sobs and screams she was emitting. I fucked my young assistant for several more minutes, loving the tightness, and getting off on her screams.
I felt my orgasm approaching and started slamming harder, wanting to keep impaling her pussy, as I slammed into this wailing woman without mercy until my orgasm came, and I drove in, holding it there as I erupted like a volcano, my semen flowing like hot lava into this crying woman. I held my cock there for a few minutes, feeling her pussy struggle to expel me. After a few minutes of this I pulled it out and looked at the blood on it, and the blood and sperm dripping out of her split open pussy, as it still twitched from the trauma it had just endured.
She sobbed heavily for a few more minutes as I checked my watch. I still had some time so I figured I should give her one more go. I only had time for one more fuck so I had to decide.mouth or ass. Well that was pretty easy. I like a good blow job, but it doesn't compare to the feel of fucking a woman's small tight virgin ass.
My cock was dripping all kinds of goo anyway so that would suffice as lube I grabbed her flipping her around bending her over the edge of the desk. I forced her thighs apart, she felt my hairy thighs aganist her inner thighs as I stood between her legs. I grab her ass and part her cheeks roughly as she cried out " NO! NO! PLEASE NOT THERE!". When I touched the head of my cock against her tight puckered little anus, she went wild, struggling against me with renewed vigour as she screamed desperate pleas " NO!
NO! NO! PLEASE NO!." Well, no better time than the present. I lined my hard rod up nicely and leaned in hard, pressing the swollen bulbous head against the resisting ring. Her entire body tensed, in an effort to resist the coming impalement with all her might. I was experienced enough to know that I would win this battle.
Pushing hard, I had to hold on to my cock to prevent it from sliding off of her ass. She wriggled, clenched her sphincter and grunted with exertion as my cock head fought against her resisting ring.
I could feel the ring was starting to give, ever hard tranny getting pounded on pool table jet multimedia slightly. She could sense it too, and she started crying out from exertion and fear as the ring slowly started to lose the battle. " OMG! STOP! YOUR HURTING ME! STOP!". I pushed a bit harder and suddenly her anus lost the battle and parted as my cockhead forced it's way in.
Her whole body arched, her head going straight back as she emitted an agonized screech,"No, AAAAGGGG, not there, it hurts so bad, please don't, AAAAGGGHHHH", when her anus was forced much wider than it had ever been in her life. She shuddered as if she was trying to shake the pain from her body, yet couldn't get rid of it. The pain was about to get worse.much worse. Once the head was in it was the beginning of the end as I was able to now force inch by inch, slowly into her rectum as she convulsed and howled from the pain as her rectum was cruelly stretched, "OMG!
AAAAGGGHHHH! AAAAGGGHHHH". and forced open very deep within her.
Finally I got the whole shaft in as her traumatized sphincter clenched and convulsed around the base of my rod. It felt so fucking amazing, so unbelievably tight.
The violation of her body, with my cockhead right up in her was sheer ecstasy for me as it was agony for her. She was insane with pain, as she felt the ball bat rod invading her and stretching her.
I pulled back and then shoved it in again, causing insane convulsions from her and high pitched noises, "OOOOOHHHH! AAAAAHHHH! OOOOHHHH!".
Her ass forced the thrusts to be slow, as it resisted every inch. That would soon change. I started fucking this young lady.
I started working my cock in and out, with long deep merciless thrusts as my she screamed and cried. I thrust my hips against her ass with repetitive thrusts WAP, WAP, WAP, battering her insides.
Her buttocks and thighs kept quivering in response to the violation of her ass. She struggled endlessly against my gripof her waist.I carried on slamming my cock into her tight gripping rectum as she howled, still trying to thrash around, yet not succeeding.
After another 10 minutes of this, I felt my orgasm coming, and planted myself balls deep inside her clenching asshole as she tensed every muscle in her body. I came in powerful jets of semen that fired deep into her bowels as she cried loudly. When I finished, I held it there for a few more minutes, then pulled it out, seeming to pull some of her insides with me as I yanked my thick rod out of her.
She collapsed on the floor, curling up in a ball, sobbing in loud cries. I pulled my pants up and looked down at her. I turned and left the office.