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Well the Ravens are Super Bowl champions (told ya so), and there’s not too many more happy about it than Raven’s running back Ray Rice. The New Rochelle, New York native said that when you win it all, you really reflect on your journey and where you came from. That must be true because in the hours after he was able to hoist up the Lombardi trophy he was tweeting up a storm. Siting his school and his friends and family. He even tweeted to his home town; “New Ro stand up.”
But then he made it clear that he hasn’t forgotten the small city just north of the Bronx.
He tweeted “New Ro I’m coming back Friday it’s on we taking over spectators on north ave.”
So there you have it. If you want to party with the Super Bowl champ, be at Spectators Sports Bar on North Avenue Friday night. You might have to brave some bad weather but it will likely be an unforgettable night.
Apparently, Mario Lopez lost a bet. Instead of choosing for the Ravens to win the Super Bowl, Lopez went for the San Francisco 49ers. The outcome was him running through in the streets with nothing on but a Ravens helmet and his little purple undies.
I recently had the pleasure and honor of interviewing author Jon Meacham about his book, Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power for Audiofile Magazine.
The interview is below. Here is a link to my sound review of the book on Soundcloud.
Interview
by Bob Grundfest
Talking With
JON MEACHAM
Our nation has always had a place in its culture for public historians. These are people like Barbara Tuchman, Theodore White, and David McCullough, who can make history come alive for the general reader while also producing books that are rigorously researched and connect the past with the present.
Welcome to the club, Jon Meacham.
Not yet 45, Meacham is an executive editor at Random House, a former co-anchor of the public affairs broadcast “Need to Know on PBS” and former editor of NEWSWEEK. His book, AMERICAN LION: ANDREW JACKSON IN THE WHITE HOUSE, was published by Random House in 2008 and in 2009 was awarded the Pulitzer Prize. Meacham is also the author of two other New York Times bestsellers–AMERICAN GOSPEL: GOD, THE FOUNDING FATHERS, AND THE MAKING OF A NATION, and FRANKLIN AND WINSTON: AN INTIMATE PORTRAIT OF AN EPIC FRIENDSHIP, about the relationship between Roosevelt and Churchill, which was named a book of the year by the Los Angeles Times and won the Churchill Centre’s 2005 Emery Reves Award for the best book of the year on Churchill.
Meacham’s latest book, THOMAS JEFFERSON: THE ART OF POWER, is not just another biography of our third president. He focuses on Jefferson the politician and philosopher and adds texture to what we already know about this complex man. “My goal was to try and walk with Jefferson and see things from his perspective, who his mentors were and how his education affected him,” Meacham says.
“His presidency hasn’t translated as clearly to the public as his other accomplishments, but he was president during tumultuous times, and although he didn’t see himself as a successful executive, the public certainly did. After all, they elected Jefferson or Jeffersonian politicians in every election but one from 1800 to 1840.” He writes that Jefferson understood the art of compromise and governed as a Renaissance man, applying the arts and sciences to the political realm.
Meacham wants us to see Jefferson as a man of ideas and of the Enlightenment, but he also notes that Jefferson was a sensuous man with big appetites when it came to women, wine, and gaining life experiences. “We have an image of Jefferson as a clinical man who was somehow removed from
emotion. I learned that he was intensely human and interested in other humans.
I could see myself having a glass of wine with him. I couldn’t say the same thing about George Washington.”
The audiobook is narrated by actor Edward Herrmann, whom Meacham requested. “I think he’s brilliant,” Meacham says. “He made the text better. The audiobook universe is so fascinating. I have never listened to a book I’ve also read and not had a different experience. Edward Herrmann is a central element of the authorial experience. He’s the translator. I had listened to his work before and knew what he could do. I respect the skills I don’t have that he does.”
For his efforts, Herrmann was awarded an Earphones Award for this book. To Meacham, that’s proof that the right narrator can enhance any written work. “I think serious readers value audiobooks. For a writer, it’s one of the only ways you can end up with a coauthor who is interpreting your words. I want people to feel that their investment in time and money is well spent. I want to repay that to the reader.”
All but one of Meacham’s previous books are on audio, but he wants all of his forthcoming books to be recorded as well as written. He knows that with all of the technology, there’s only so much mind space available for people to read or listen to or view specific media. With this book, he’s provided our minds, and ears, with an opportunity to learn and enjoy ourselves.
FEB/MAR 13
© AudioFile 2013, Portland, Maine
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9 Things To Do Today… or Tomorrow
I just had to share: 
1. Make Vanilla pudding. Put in Mayonnaise jar. Eat in public.
2. Hire two private investigators. Get them to follow each other.
3. Wear shirt that says “Life.” Hand out lemons on street corner.
4. Get into a crowded elevator and say, “I guess you’re all wondering why I gathered you here today.
5. Major in philosophy. Ask people why they would like fries with that.
6. Run into a store, ask what year it is. When someone answers, yell “it worked!” Run out cheering.
7. Change name to Simon. Speak in third person.
8. Buy a parrot. Teach the parrot to say, “Help! I’ve been turned into a parrot.”
9. Follow joggers around in your car blasting, “Eye of the Tiger” for encouragement.
Her reason?
“Due to the weather, due to the delay, due to no proper sound check, I did not feel comfortable taking a risk. It was about the president and the inauguration. I wanted to make him and my country proud,” she said. “I decided to sing along to my pre-recorded track, which is very common in the music industry.”
Beyonce started her Superbowl news conference with the singing of the National Anthem. At the end of her singing, she asked “any question?”
The first question was about her performance at the inauguration, and whether or not she lip synced. She answered, “I am a perfectionist and one thing about me, I practice until my feet bleed and I did not have time to rehearse with the orchestra,” she said, explaining her decision to go with lip synching. “I am very proud of my performance.”
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VOUGE
In the age of the endless quest for “the newest thing” its become way too easy to suppress our unique individuality for the sake of vogue.
We work so hard at being trendy, barely noticing that we’re relying on total strangers to dictate our life’s style, from the toys we buy to the food we’re now told are our favorites. Who died and left them boss, I wanna know?
Seeing as one day we ALL will have to Give Up Our Individual Consciousness For The Exaltation Of A Greater Singularity Of Oness With The Cosmos…but right now I resist the universal pull to mold me, shape me, amalgamate me…
Ah! But the World, she is vast my friend. And just when I think I’m out, she pulls me back in…
Here’s a look at a few trends taking hold in 2013, according to that pinnacle of trend spotter blogs, Trend Hunter:
On second thought…I think I’m good, thanks.
Aquarians are extremely intelligent and interesting people to be around. They challenge the status quo, show you new ways of looking at the world and really force you to question yourself and everything around you. However, they can rub some people the wrong way. Understand how an Aquarius works so you can appreciate these individuals to the fullest.
Engage in some intellectual rapport with your Aquarius friend or acquaintance. There’s nothing that an Aquarius appreciates more than mental stimulation. Talk about politics, philosophy, psychology and science to really get her gears turning.
Avoid letting yourself take anything personally in any kind of debate that may naturally occur between you and an Aquarius. It is Aquarius’ nature to grow extremely opinionated and contrary while debating, and he may even take the exact opposite position on a topic to simply force you to see the other side. They are constantly questioning ideas, and while they may be very dogmatic about a concept one day, they might not be the next. Do not let this get to you. If you are bothered by having your ideals coming into question, decline to participate in debate.
Expect an Aquarius to be unpredictable. She may be gregarious, personable and extroverted one day and be quiet and thoughtful the next. She is also given to wild experimentation in her way of doing things. Do not be disturbed by this, it simply comes along with the type of person who is constantly questing for some kind of truth.
Grow a bit of a thicker shell if you’re the sensitive type, because Aquarius tends to “call it like he sees it.” This can be viewed as overly assertive and tactless by some, but Aquarius is just trying to cut past the fluff so that he can get to the center of the matter. If an Aquarius touches on your insecurities or hypocrisies (big or small), it’s better to listen to what he has to say than get angry at him because it is more productive.
Understand that Aquarius can be a very unemotional and detached sign. When growing to be closer and closer friends, you may intuitively start expecting a more sensitive side to emerge that you can open up to. Don’t be disappointed if this does not happen. You can still pour your heart out to an Aquarius and explain every overpowering emotional experience you’ve ever undergone, and she will listen with her undivided attention. It is simply that she processes these things more like a scientist fascinated by how you work, than a sympathizing ear. This does not mean she doesn’t love you or care about you–it’s just the way she is.
Tips & Warnings
As long as you don’t come off as close-minded or emotionally clingy, you have a great shot at making a friendship with an Aquarius work.
h/t e How
GENEVA (AP) – Tina Turner is on her way to becoming a Swiss citizen.
The American rock diva has lived in the Zurich suburb of Kuesnacht since the mid-1990s. The local Zuerichsee-Zeitung newspaper said on its website the local council announced its decision to grant the 73-year-old Turner citizenship in an official notice published in Friday’s edition.
The decision still requires formal approval from cantonal (state) and federal authorities.
h/t The Associated Press
Let’s get real: Every character on The Walking Dead is up a zombie creek without a paddle to bash the undead’s heads in.
That being said, a new Season 3 trailer is here! And, predictably, things are looking grim. There’s creepy backwoods music, a prison surrounded by zombies, and some spooky-sexy eye patches.
On the plus side, looks like Andrea might try to take out the governor! While naked! For whatever reason! Yay!
h/t Buzzfeed
How do you suppress a controversy? You take control of it and the message. That’s exactly what Beyance is trying to do after it was revealed that she lip-sync the national anthem at President Obama‘s second historical inauguration. The famous R&B singer is taking control of this controversy by sharing pictures of her rehearsing the song for all to see.
Nothing to hide here folks… move on.
These pictures are from her Tumblr page.
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Okaaaaay…Red is good too! She was absolutely radiant!
The color red is a warm and positive color associated with our most physical needs and our will to survive. It exudes a strong and powerful energy.
Red is energizing and passionate. It excites the emotions and motivates us to take action.
It signifies a pioneering spirit and leadership qualities, promoting ambition and determination. ~ empower-yourself-with-color-psychology.com