Kids Talk Politics on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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Kids 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.
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Songs to Galvanize Your Mind Now in Production
I'm putting the finishing touches on my newest creation, it's an eBook titled Songs to Galvanize Your Mind - A List of Songs for a Strong Mind and a Stronger Purpose. I'm going to give it as a free gift to all my readers. A great way to have fun and feel powerful.
Galvanize Your Mind is a 19-page music list that's broken down into various categories. Here's a sneak-peek at the table of contents:
Page 4 - Galvanize Your Mind Soundtrack
Page 5 - Moods
Page 5 - Dare to be Authentic and Have Fun
Page 7 - Get Pumped Up
Page 8 - Get to Feelin’ Groovy
Page 10 - Blow Off Steam
Page 11 - Favorite Albums
Page 12 - Favorite Artists
Page 13 - Alphabetized Song List
Page 18 - Misc./Bonus
*Recommended Downloads
*All Engines are Burning Workout Playlist
*Songs not on iTunes at the date this was published but worth checking out
*Completely obscure but appreciated
Page 19 - Final Thoughts
To get your free copy, stay tuned to this blog. I'll post the sign up form shortly.
Song #8 of the 2009 Galvanized Music Countdown
Between Christmas Eve and New Years Eve I will post my top eight favorite songs of the year. These tunes were selected from the 51 songs of the week that were submitted by Michael Zampelli during 2009.
Song number eight is Fight Riff by Eula. I like DIY feel of the video, reminiscent of the Clash and other artists from London who used the desert or an industrial wasteland as their set.
Singer Elyse exudes an artistic flair with punk rock edge. It's a fun song with a strong beat and great to have on my iPod and listen to while I'm out for a walk. I recommend purchasing the entire Language of Threat EP. In the meantime, you can see the YouTube video here.
Happy Holidays
Kelly ka-BOOM and Derby Dolls Visit The Sheri and Erin Show
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Celebrate the anticipation of New Year's Eve with three members of the Derby Dolls. Kelly ka-BOOM, Pushy Whipped and Asa Hearts will be guests on The Sheri and Erin Show December 31, 2009.
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Kelly ka-BOOM is a member of the Tough Cookies, the team that won the Championships in 2008 and 2009. She played her last bout on December 5. ka-BOOM will talk to us about what she describes as the best 6 years of her life. Ka-BOOM is a model and actor in Los Angeles. We will also interview L.A. Derby Dolls Pushy Whipped and Asa Hearts to find out more about behind the scenes roller derby.
Listen live on December 31, 2009 from 11-12 PST/2-3 EST. You can call in and ask the Derby Dolls questions or you can join them in the live chat area. Go to Blog Talk Radio now and sign up for a show reminder.
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Celebrate the anticipation of New Year's Eve with three members of the Derby Dolls. Kelly ka-BOOM, Pushy Whipped and Asa Hearts will be guests on The Sheri and Erin Show December 31, 2009.
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Kelly ka-BOOM is a member of the Tough Cookies, the team that won the Championships in 2008 and 2009. She played her last bout on December 5. ka-BOOM will talk to us about what she describes as the best 6 years of her life. Ka-BOOM is a model and actor in Los Angeles. We will also interview L.A. Derby Dolls Pushy Whipped and Asa Hearts to find out more about behind the scenes roller derby.
Listen live on December 31, 2009 from 11-12 PST/2-3 EST. You can call in and ask the Derby Dolls questions or you can join them in the live chat area. Go to Blog Talk Radio now and sign up for a show reminder.
Tough Cookies Win Roller Derby Championship
The Tough Cookies became two-time champions on Saturday night when they challenged The Swarm at the Doll Factory in Los Angeles. Final score: 107-91.
See Michael Zampelli's photo gallery on Flickr.
Roller Derby Lessons: Jump Over Obstacles and Embrace Exhilaration
One night in roller derby practice, I had to jump over the back seat of a Chevy Corvair on roller skates. The prospect of it terrified me but the end result of taking a risk and having success was life-transforming.
In this 6 minute video taped at Agape Toastmasters, I talk about how jumping over that car seat, even though I was initially convinced I couldn't, was proof to me that my mind doesn't always tell the truth and maybe I shouldn't take it so seriously. When I hear the words "I can't" in my mind, I ignore it. If you want less fear and more joy, check it out.
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For step-by-step guidance to overcome failure mentality or fear of failure, purchase From Sabotage to Success.
Women of Zimbabwe Arise Awarded Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award
President Obama presents the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award to the 2009 winners Magadonga Mahlangu and her organization Women of Zimbabwe Arise (WOZA) in a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on November 23.
The Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award was established 24 years ago to shine a bright light on injustice and those who are fighting it. Obama spoke of how the award is based on Robert ("Bobby") Kennedy's "belief that in this world, there is right and there is wrong and it is our job to build our laws and our lives around recognizing the difference. "
Women of Zimbabwe Arise (WOZA) began operating in 2003 and is dedicated to empowering women to speak out on issues that impact their families and their country such as hunger, public health, rape, domestic violence and poverty.
"WOZA's guiding principle is tough love. The idea that political leaders in Zimbabwe could use a little discipline. And who better to provide that than the nation's mothers," Obama said.
Over the past 7 years, WOZA has staged more than 100 protests. They have been gassed, abducted, threatened with guns and badly beaten but continue their work. Magadonga Mahlangu has been arrested 30 times and jailed numerous times. She has been beaten badly by police yet she continues to fight.
"When asked how they can endure so much violence and what keeps them going in the face of such overwhelming odds, the women of WOZA reply simply, 'each other.' That may be Magadonga's greatest achievement. She has given the women of Zimbabwe each other...She's given them a voice they can only have collectively said Obama." "By her example Magadonga has shown the women of WOZA and the people of Zimbabwe that they can undermine their oppressors power with their own power. They can zap a dictators strength with their own."
Comedian Sharon Lacey to Perform at Pacific Northwest Women’s Comedy Festival
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This coming Saturday, November 21, 2009 Sharon Lacey will be performing at the Pacific Northwest Women’s Comedy Festival in Springfield Oregon along with a dozen other female comics. Today on The Sheri and Erin Show we interviewed her about her career.
Lacey had her first introduction to stand-up comedy at the age of ten. With support from one of her teachers and her parents, she performed for about a year but then lost interest and moved on to other things. After raising her daughter and teaching middle school for 23 years, she decided it was time to pursue her passion and jump onto the comedy stage.
Ms. Lacey has been seen on the Disney Channel, ABC, Lifetime, and A&E. She recently returned from entertaining our troops in Kuwait and Iraq (Read her travel diary here). Lacey has performed in clubs, colleges, and casinos from coast to coast and in Canada.
I recently posted one of Sharon Lacey's videos on this blog. You can find more videos and a list of Sharon’s upcoming performances on her MySpace page.
This coming Saturday, November 21, 2009 Sharon Lacey will be performing at the Pacific Northwest Women’s Comedy Festival in Springfield Oregon along with a dozen other female comics. Today on The Sheri and Erin Show we interviewed her about her career.
Lacey had her first introduction to stand-up comedy at the age of ten. With support from one of her teachers and her parents, she performed for about a year but then lost interest and moved on to other things. After raising her daughter and teaching middle school for 23 years, she decided it was time to pursue her passion and jump onto the comedy stage.
Ms. Lacey has been seen on the Disney Channel, ABC, Lifetime, and A&E. She recently returned from entertaining our troops in Kuwait and Iraq (Read her travel diary here). Lacey has performed in clubs, colleges, and casinos from coast to coast and in Canada.
I recently posted one of Sharon Lacey's videos on this blog. You can find more videos and a list of Sharon’s upcoming performances on her MySpace page.