The Flobots have a new release coming on March 16. Here is a video for the song White Flag Warrior.
WhiteFlagWarrior from Flobotics on Vimeo.
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White Flag Warrior Flobots Video
Saturday, March 13th, 2010Galvanize Your Life with the Power of the Master Mind
Friday, March 12th, 2010
The Sheri and Erin Show has started a new feature on the second Thursday of the month, it’s all about the power of the Master Mind and how you can use this powerful tool which is step nine in the classic book Think and Grow Rich.
Do you have goals and dreams that have so far gone unrealized? Are you frustrated? Do you procrastinate? If so, you’d surely benefit from finding out about Master Minding. This is amazingly powerful and fun information that can transform your life in any way you want it to.
In this show Sheri and Erin discuss real-life examples and tips on how to have a successful Master Mind group. Whether you want to be a tattoo artist, a public speaker or a roller derby queen, this information can help you create the life you want.
For your free audio about Master Minding and other materials to help you start a group, go to www.startamastermindgroup.com
Music and the Brain – Free Podcasts on iTunes
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010
If you’re a music freak like me, you have found that rhythm and beats are more than just a form of entertainment.
Listening and dancing to music can be healing to the core. A series of podcasts by the Library of Congress explores the power of music and how it interacts with the brain. Current episodes now available include:
Trance Formation: Music, Trance, Religious Experience and the Brain
From Mode to Emotion in Musical Communication
The Music of Language and the Language of Music
Click on any of the links above to go to the entire list of podcasts on iTunes.
‘Big Youth’ at Ragga Muffins Festival Saturday in Long Beach
Sunday, February 21st, 2010
On Saturday, I attended the Ragga Muffins Festival in Long Beach. Michael Zampelli took some photos for The District Weekly and I snagged a few for this blog.
My favorite musical act of the day was Big Youth (pictured above). This man exudes more verve and childlike enthusiasm than most people a fraction of his age. He’s got a groovin’ rap style and smooth moves to go with it. Go to Big Youth’s MySpace page if you want to get in the groove.
I also felt childlike and care-free wearing my Gal Vanized get-up and eating funnel cake. I decided that I was going to surrender myself to the IRIE vibes and absorb as much of the experience as possible.
The crowd was very diverse and fun. Everyone was relaxed and having a good time. It was like sitting in a big huge living room. No problems whatsoever. I wasn’t the only one there with pink hair, click on the photo below to see a larger version of the audience.
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It’s My Body by Jenni Schaefer
Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
It’s my body. If I am overweight by societal standards or some height/weight chart, my body does not need to be starved in order to fit in. My body will be the size it is supposed to be if I am taking care of myself. I will not fight it.
It’s my body. If I go out on a date and a guy buys me dinner, I do not owe him a kiss or anything else. A simple, “thank you,” does the job just fine. Despite what society might say, my body is not my currency.
It’s my body. If I overeat at a party today, because the food is just so good, I do not need to restrict or over-exercise tomorrow. My body needs to be nourished, everyday, and never deserves to be punished.
It’s my body. If I have been abused, my body does not deserve to be hated. My body is not disgusting because of what someone else did to me. My body is not something to feel ashamed of or to hide. I cherish my body.
It’s my body. If I am sick, I need to give my body rest and do whatever it takes to get well. My body is not invincible. It is fragile. I must not abuse it with food, alcohol, drugs, or anything else. I must take care of it.
It’s my body. Today my organs are nourished and can function properly. I get enough sleep. 
I am strong. I do things that feel enjoyable like hiking, swimming, getting a massage, yoga, or even kissing my date — when I choose to do so.
It’s my body. I do not look like you or anyone else. You might be taller or thinner than me. By societal standards, you might be prettier than me. But you are not me. And I am not you.
It’s your body. Respect it. Nourish it. Love it.
Jenni Shaefer will be a guest on The Sheri and Erin Show on February 18, 2010. You can visit the show page to set a reminder before the show so you won’t forget. Also, if you see this post after February 18 you can listen to the archive.
Here’s a link directly to Jenni Shaefer’s interview. You can listen to the archive using the player below.
Appointed to the Ambassador Council of the National Eating Disorders Association, Jenni Schaefer is a singer/songwriter, speaker, and author of Life Without Ed and Goodbye Ed, Hello Me. She is a consultant with the Center For Change in Orem, Utah and Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, visit www.jennischaefer.com.
Song of the Week – 2-2-10 – Determined by Mudvayne
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010This week’s song is Determined by Mudvayne. It’s time to kick it up a notch. Honor the call.
Get Determined by Mudvayne on iTunes
Check out more on their MySpace page.
The song of the week is brought to you by Michael Zampelli, former owner of Southern California punk rock icon, Zed Records. For almost 30 years, this mecca of punk and alternative music kept Southern California enthusiasts adequately supplied with unique, original and innovative music.
Currently, Zampelli manages a hockey fan message boards at www.letsgokings.com with thousands of subscribers. He takes photos for the LAist and the LA Derby Dolls. Each week he will contribute a song with a theme, a message and a beat. Enjoy and stay tuned.
Michael Zampelli: Supplying Songs for Alternative Music Lovers Since the ’70s
Thursday, January 28th, 2010
If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you’ve no doubt seen the song of the week by Michael Zampelli.
What you probably don’t know is that Zampelli has been supplying unique songs for alternative music enthusiasts for about 40 years.
This week, I found a clipping from Billboard magazine on Google Books written by John Sippel in 1986 that mentions Micheal Zampelli and his legendary punk rock record store, Zed Records.
Zed Records opened in 1979 and remained a thriving Long Beach business and punk rock icon for 27 years.
The store was especially known for bringing unique releases directly from the UK to Long Beach. During the surge of the punk movement, Michael Zampelli would travel to the UK with suitcases full of local punk rock releases. He would come back with suitcases full of punk rock from the UK. Zampelli was particularly skilled at servicing the needs of voracious music collectors. He carried limited edition releases such as a Devo single with 4 separate and unique picture sleeves and UK-only releases by The Cure on colored vinyl.
The 1986 article about his store has two parts. Part two of the article is on page 43, not page 41 as Google has indexed it.
The article mentions how DJ’s from KROQ and KNAC discovered new finds at Zed and how the Zampelli’s (especially Micheal and Marlene) formed family-like ties with punk and new wave bands such as the B52’s, Dead Kennedys and The Misfits before anyone else even knew who they were.
Michael Zampelli continues to search for and share new music by contributing a song of the week to the Get Galvanized blog. He also photographs live music and has recently captured images of acts such as Lil Wayne, Skinny Puppy, The Prodigy and various punk rock shows. Visit Michael Zampelli.com to see more.
Marianne Willamson on Rousing the Sleeping Giant of American Womanhood
Wednesday, January 20th, 2010
I just finished listening to a live teleseminar featuring Marianne Williamson. It was so filled with bits of wisdom to galvanize women that I found myself Tweeting quotes throughout the show. This call was part of the Women on the Edge of Evolution teleseries.
Her topic was Sister Giant: Rousing the Sleeping Giant of American Womanhood. You can listen to it on-line here.
She’s going to do a Sister Giant: Rousing the Sleeping Giant of American Womanhood event in Los Angeles on February 26, 27 and 28. Sign up here. Scholarships are available for those who can’t come due to lack of funds.
Galvanize Your Mind for ‘The Shift’
Tuesday, January 19th, 2010This video is about a movie being made from a movement. There’s some interesting footage of people in action at a grass roots level. I have long wanted to be the kind of person who makes a difference but it seems I was always getting in my own way.
I didn’t always know that’s what I was doing but as I look back on the past with the knowledge and experience I have now, I know…”It was all me, every bit of it me.”
I proclaim that 2010 is going to be an exception to the rule. If there’s a shift going on (and I do believe there is) I want to be a part of it.
I have three goodies for you and each one will contribute to galvanizing your mind and preparing you get out of your own way and take action on your dreams and desires:
1) a free hypnosis MP3 titled Create the Life You Want at my iCreateHabits.com blog
2. Songs to Galvanize Your Mind list available here.
3. The Sheri and Erin Show on Blog Talk Radio.
Each of these goodies will give your mind what it needs to live free from fear so you can take part in ‘The Shift’ if you’re ready.
Kids Talk Politics on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, January 18th, 2010Kids Talk Politics at www.kidstalkpolitics.com.
“As heated as any adult debate over the war or the economy.” – L.A. Times
Check it out for yourself. It’s enlightening.
