The Rock & Roll Hall, Fame Winners and Losers

 

The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame – the entity that honors ABBA over Ted Nugent – announced this year’s inductees today. While the lineup includes some obvious first-ballot choices among its mid-’80s nominees, like Guns N’ Roses and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, it also honors Nuge-baiting acts like the Beastie Boys and lite-rock songstress Laura Nyro, so it’s sure to be a controversial year. Here’s a look at some of the winners and losers of the Class of 2011.

Golden age of hip-hop loser: Eric B. and Rakim helped transition hip-hop from the “I went to the hat store and I bought myself a hat” style of lyricism in its early days into the sophisticated form we know today. Even so, they’ll have to continue resting on the plaudits of the huge number of contemporary artists who cite them as an influence — in their first year of eligibility, the Hall’s voters opted to pass on the duo.

Golden age of hip-hop winner: The Beastie Boys have demonstrated more staying power than anybody else in rap, so it’s not a shock that they stormed into the Hall the first time their name came up. Their influence on the direction of the genre can’t be traced as directly as that of Rakim, but isn’t it time we gave something to white people?

Motivation, 7 Ways to Bounce Back From Life’s Challenges

 

In life, stuff happens. People get sick.  The IRS calls. Then, just when you think it can’t get any worse, the dog throws up on your shoes.
And that’s before you’ve left for work. What do you do when you don’t know what to do anymore? Here are ten ways for you to develop your resiliency – your ability to bounce back from the challenges in life.



1. Acceptance
Ugh. People hate it when I talk about acceptance because they equate acceptance with giving up. Actually, acceptance has more to do with giving in than giving up. When life throws you a curveball, your immediate response is usually to resist what is happening. This is a form of denial, which is okay for awhile, but at some point, you need to see the situation for what it is and go with it rather than resist it. The key is to accept life as it is, rather than what it should be.
Acceptance is a big topic that needs its own article, but for now, here are a few more components:

• Being okay with emotions, even when they’re “bad.” This means it’s okay to feel however you want about a situation and not saying to yourself, “I need to keep a stiff upper lip” or “I guess I shouldn’t be angry about this.”
• Realizing that accepting a situation doesn’t necessarily mean that you like it. I think this causes a lot of confusion for people, too. “How am I supposed to like the fact that I’m losing my house to foreclosure?” You don’t, but you do need to accept the reality of the foreclosure so you can develop strategies to address the situation.
• Being able to hold two opposing thoughts or feelings at the same time. This one is kind of tricky, but it has to do with acknowledging opposites like “I love my kid AND right now I can’t stand him because he’s being defiant.” Or, “I’m relieved that my dad died and is now out of pain AND I want him back.”

2. Social support
Even though you might think you need to “tough this out alone,” it really doesn’t help when you’re trying to overcome a problem. Going it alone leads to feeling isolated and immersed in your problem. You have people who love you and want to help, even if it’s just to provide a listening ear. Be okay with sharing your circumstances with at least one close friend or family member.

Share, Quantum Success Secrets Review – Read Before You Buy!

In this article, you will find a full, unbiased review of one of the latest self-improvement courses (at this time of writing) that was released on the Internet… This course is called “Quantum Success Secrets”, released by both Greg Frost and Alvin Huang.

Brief Overview Of What Quantum Success Secrets Program Is All About
To briefly describe what the entire Quantum Success Secrets program is about – This course is about how you can make use of what is called the “Quantum Philosophy” to allow you to live a richer, as well as more fulfilling life…

Which includes being able to achieve success in anything you set your mind on, finally breaking free from “living paycheck to paycheck”, where you finally achieve financial freedom, as well as live an entire life full of joy, happiness, as well as being surrounded by people who love and adore you.

Main Learning Pointers In The Quantum Success Secrets Program
You’ll discover, in the Quantum Success Secrets program, how you can improve your overall quality of your life (by getting control over it, instead of letting external forces “control” you), using the Law of Attraction.
Now, in case you do not know what the “Law of Attraction” is all about, not to worry, as the first section of this course will give you a good understanding of that.

Entertainment, New Radiohead Songs Set for Next Week

 

In 2011, Radiohead released their eighth studio album The King of Limbs, handed out newspapers to promote it, played some intimate shows in New York City, didn’t play for Occupy Wall Street (then did) and released a lengthy remix album. What else is left? Next week, two songs from the Limbs sessions that appeared in Radiohead’s From the Basement concert broadcast will hit your favorite digital retailer:

“The Daily Mail” and “Staircase.” Both tracks have been in live rotation this year and were commonly thought of as songs that could’ve bolstered Limbs standings within the Radiohead community. Right now, our (unscientific) calculations places Limbs somewhere between The Pyramid Song EP and Hail to the Thief in terms of likability.

We suggest splicing these songs into your own copy and create that perfect version of Limbs you’ve always dreamed about.

The King of Limbs — From the Basement arrives January 31 on DVD/Blu Ray.

Scarlett Johansson Debuts New Pixie Haircut

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Scarlett Johansson's baby bump is growing by the day, but that's not what caught our attention when we saw this photo of her out and about with fiancé Romain Dauriac in New York City Tuesday afternoon.
Of course, the first thing we noticed was that hair! Apparently, Scarlett took the plunge and chopped off her hair in favor of an ultra-short pixie cut.
Scarlett went for a bob earlier this year, but clearly she wanted something even shorter and more summery. The answer? An ear-length, close-cropped cut. During her city stroll with Romain, Scarlett sported a white tee, baggy black overalls and silver-rimmed shades.
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Scarlett has kept a relatively low profile since the announcement of her pregnancy back in March. Earlier this month the Lucy star was spotted leaving her Upper East Side apartment in New York City clad in a red maternity top. She was sporting a short cut then, but not nearly this short.
Is this Scarlett's new "mom haircut"? The 29-year-old actress and soon-to-be-mother can pull off almost any style—from a pixie to a bob to long, romantic waves. Although, admittedly, this short cut is a bit of a departure from her trademark "bombshell" vibe.
What do you think of Scarlett's new pixie haircut?