Now Zak Abel is Breaking out!
A deeper dive into why Zak Abel stood out from the recent review of up and coming British Soul Artists. We explored his live performamces at Sofar in London.
Now Matthew Sweet with the Robert Quine!
Your first introduction to Matthew Sweet could have occurred contemporaneous time with his debut release, Inside (1986). Let’s say you were born October 1, 1991, 21 days shy of his superb power pop release, Girlfriend.
Now Why Peter Gabriel is here for us!
Peter Gabriel’s charisma, shamanic crowd ownership, disciplined histrionics, and overall band artistic leadership. Imagine Genesis without Gabriel, and you have a very polished musical enterprise with excellent bass and Phil Collins’s incredible percussion and vocals.
Up There and right now
My first listen to “Up There,” by Trevor Hall from Fruitful Darkness, by my friend, Rick Ramirez, in the living room of our mutual friend Vasu. Rick indicated that we should listen closely to this new Trevor track as it described Trevor’s profound visit with Sri Siddhi Ma. Rick said the experience of listening to the track was very much like a visit with Ma. Rick was correct. Since then, I have listened in quiet reverence to this track while either visualizing Ma in my mind or looking at the image featured in this header
John Coltrane: Afro Blue right now
I heard Afro Blue for the first time when the choreography for the Dayton Dance Company ADF performance featured this track at Stewart Theatre back in 1996. I was mesmerized by the dancer’s hypnotic synchronized movement to this Afro Blue Coltrane track. Such an incredible tour de force the way it builds momentum, from a very subtle intro, middle, and crescendo (inspirational)!
Kelly Willis, Whole lotta Love is what we deserve!
What occurred to Nashville and mainstream country music is our fault. Our collective fault due to the passive way we comply when our music devolves to a corporate advertisement rather than a human expression drawn from the drama of “real” life.
Virginia Woolf train station scene in The Hours, Film
The Train Station Scene in the Hours with characters Virginia and Leonard
No better blues from Prof. W. Marsalis!
In April 2011, Wynton Marsalis launched “Hidden in Plain View: Meanings in American Music,” a three-year performance and lecture series at Harvard University
Now learning about Matthew Rhys!
Introduced to the actor Matthew Rhys on the excellent drama series, the Americans we arrived at respect within the first few episodes
Now Start Watching the Detectives
Watching the Detectives by Elvis and the Attractions is playing all day on Durham Cool. The virtual JukeBox is stuck in this lovely groove rut and thus grist for the mill (see practice).
Now Tina Turner, RIP, Chanting her way to Peace!
Video clip for the Hindu Mantra recorded by Tina Turner, Regula Curti & Dechen Shak-Dagsay for the album ‘Children Beyond’ released in 2011 and available on Amazon (See links at the bottom).
Clip created with footage from the “Children Beyond” documentary.
Now time for Sunday Papers with Joe Jackson!
Born in Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, England, David Jackson spent his first year in nearby Swadlincote, Derbyshire. He grew up in the Paulsgrove area of Portsmouth, where he attended the Portsmouth Technical High School. Jackson’s parents moved to nearby Gosport when he was a teenager.
The Train House on Lobengula Street is available now!
The Trainhouse on Lobengula Street centers on the Kassims, an Indian Muslim family living in Southern Rhodesia in the mid-20th century.
You’re the One Rhiannon Giddens right now
This article today is prompted by reading the “Folk Like Us” profile by John Jeremiah Sullivan in the May 20, 2019 issue of New Yorker Magazine.
Now Anything Better than an Emmylou Duet?
Emmylou is an excellent musician. Any knob with ears knows the rare musical talent that is Emmylou Harris on her own or when beautifully supporting another vocalist. Emmylou Harris is an artist that deserves your full attention.
Why bring us this Angel Olsen NOW?
Angel Olsen comes to us today thanks to Guitartown@guitartwang on Twitter. According to Guitartown, “Stephen Judge of SchoolKids records in Raleigh first brought her to my attention circa Burn Your Fire for No Witness, but it was hearing “Shut Up Kiss Me” on KEXP that set the hook for me. From that moment on, I’ve been all in”.
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Now a study on how to question obdurate individuals.
Watch how every other Democratic Representative questions Attorney General William Barr, then watch Rep. Ted Deutch and Rep. Charlie Crist, D-Fla., A.G. Barr. Notice the key differences?
Now Damien Rice and Lisa Hannigan Watch the chemistry sparkle!
The sparring, flirtation, of Lisa Hannigan and Damien on Volcano; a palpable attraction. The torment of lovers whose voices blend together so well-brings the lyrics alive. Lisa Hannigan is an easy voice to love.
We are ready for Manchester Orchestra now
NPR’s new music 03-10-23 brought Manchester Orchestra, The Valley of Vision, to our attention. What a new music Friday it has been; many artists explored and reconsidered, 2nd-chanced, to arrive finally at Manchester Orchestra.
Now Rufus Wainwright reviewed it for you
Discovered Rufus prior to truly getting to know the songs of his mother (Kate McGarrigle), sisters (Martha and Lucy), and father (Loudon Wainwright III). Like so many, I came to Rufus via his first release in 1989 and songs like, “in My Arms”, “Millbrook” “Beauty Mark” and “Barcelona”.
Are you living the life of your dreams?
My name is Shawn James and I am a Canadian outdoorsman, photographer, self-reliance educator, blogger and freelance writer for Ontario Tourism and outdoor magazines. In 2017 I began building a log cabin in the Canadian woods without power tools and I documented my journey on Youtube. Below are some of my videos.
Now James Vickery brings the UK soul across the Atlantic to you!
While listening to a track from Zak Abel I googled British Soul Artists to watch 2019 and once again a Truly soulful voice is discovered (belated) with 12MM views on Youtube, James Vickery.
Now Lake Charles is ready for you!
Lake Charles is my favorite track from Lucinda Williams album, car wheels on a gravel road. There are several great tracks on this seminal release by the great singer songwriter Lucinda Williams. “He had a reason to get back to Lake Charles. He used to talk about it he’d go on and on”.
John Prine-Summer’s End is now!
A necessary telling by a humane, humorous, empathetic singer-songwriter.
Now We live in Hamilton’s Republic find out why?
The “Hamilton” Broadway musical Uber hit of the 21st Century may leave one with the impression that Hamilton was well loved during his historical time. What is clear from contemporaries and contemporaneous writings for Hamilton’s period is that Hamilton and Adams/Jefferson had distinct differences on the constitution, and future direction of these United States of America.
Why Amadeus now, see sublime?
After many years from the first viewing, I just watched Milos Forman’s Amadeus (Director’s Cut) last night. I mainly wanted to confirm my initial impression of Tom Hulce, Mozart’s performance as more than helium laugh farcical. In contrast, actors F. Murray Abraham, Solieri, and Tom Hulce’s Mozart are readily apparent. Was this contrast more indication of acting understanding or lack thereof or prescribed by the screenplay, director, and Mr. Hulce’s full-throttle performance as the ribald, entitled spoiled prodigy, Amadeus Mozart?
“Ready To Love Tift Merritt As We Do?”
“Tift is an important Artist”] in my life for a myriad of reasons. TIft Merritt is one of the first artists I caught live in Durham, NC at the Americana music series at Fowlers Gourmet Market loading dock. From the moment I heard her sing the first note I was smitten. TIft has such a great Southern roots/rock/blues/country/ (see Americana) impossible to pigeonhole voice. So many comparisons to great singers of the past yet her voice is her own-unique blend of styles and nature. Did I mention the conversational persuasive style TIft employs when conveying the subtly nuanced emotions in her songs
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Do we need a Dr. Katz Marathon right now?
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist is an adult animated series that originally ran on Comedy Central from May 28, 1995, to December 24, 1999, starring Jonathan Katz, H. Jon Benjamin, and Laura Silverman. Produced by Tom Snyder Productions (which would later become Soup2Nuts), it was the first-ever original animated cartoon series shown on Comedy Central, paving the way for South Park and the like.
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Now Linda Ronstadt, the song whisperer, and genre surfer.
She could raise the power level when the melody demanded but quietly convey emotion when bigness was unnecessary. Serving the feeling of the song and telling the story was paramount.
Get in the groove with the Style Council now.
The Style Council were an English band formed in 1983 by Paul Weller, the former singer, songwriter, and guitarist with the punk rock/new wave/mod revival band The Jam, and keyboardist Mick Talbot, previously a member of Dexys Midnight Runners, The Bureau and The Merton Parkas. The band enabled Weller to take a more soulful direction with his music.
We get the butts, Kaitlin, now!
Based on the track Jackson, Kaitlin Butts is with us today (Ann Powers is equally responsible for her compelling copy, cited below). Red-headed young country singers may be a dime a dozen and sometimes end up at the bottom of the remainder bin, dead letter post office basement, Iowa City, Idaho.
Everything but the Girl-Shoot Me Down
This track alone is good enough, to sum up, the fervency of late teen adolescence. If this is your first go then welcome to my UK musical youth.
What is Petite Noir right now?
Yannick Diekeno Ilunga (born 24 August 1990), known professionally as Petite Noir, is a South African-raised, Belgian-born, Congolese musician, singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. His debut extended play, The King of Anxiety, was released in January 2015. His debut studio album La vie est belle / Life Is Beautiful was released in September of the same year via Domino Records’ Double Six Imprint
Have you seen JP the bee whisperer!
This man is a saint, bee whisperer, teacher, shaman, Queen handler, hive protector-humorist. Gentle with bees and humans alike.
Now Paul Stamets is prepared to save our planet!
Leading mycologist Paul Stamets (full bio) shares his work exploring the diverse role medicinal mushrooms may have in activating our immune systems and helping treat cancer, to new data supporting the role of fungi in biosecurity and the health of the bees that pollinate our planet.
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Any questions about the official report on 09-11?
Questions about the Official version of events to explain the collapse of 3 buildings and the science behind the official conclusions are reasonable and expected. A reasonable nonscientist may rightfully question how three buildings collapsed on the same day due to fire(s).
Now Dark Money has permeated your Supreme Court.
Again we venture into the exciting world of dark money’s influence into our precarious Republic’s highest court.
Morgan Wade The night comes in strong right now.
Morgan Wade is an artist who struggles daily and sought professional help with addiction and suicidal ideation. Ms. Wade has publicly discussed her habits and failed relationships, making her songs more relatable.
Now is the Time for an Introduction to American Law!
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Jorgen Dahl Moe is the voice that wakes your heart.
This time the Voice is so original-honest-connected directly to emotive source universal pain and loss-love we had no choice but to share with all of you! Jorgen’s cover of Dancing in the Dark penetrated to the heart essence of the beautiful Bruce lyric and made it Jorgen’s song.
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Rickie Lee Jones surfs the hidden and seen universe
Rickie Lee Jones is unlike any other musician. It is not uncommon for us to describe a musician as unique, unrivaled, and even head and shoulders above the competition, yet Rickie Lee Jones is on her own planet when it comes to originality, artistry, and command of her vocal instrument gift.
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Student Loan Crisis and the College Degree dilemma today
ABC News’ Diane Sawyer spoke with Rohit Chopra, the former assistant director at the Consumer Financial Bureau, and Sheila Bair, the former president of Washington College and a former FDIC chair, as well as recent graduates and student loan borrowers about the student debt crisis in the United States.
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Are you down with that now?
The “Down with That” track from the 2001 Lucinda Williams Essence is lyrically spare yet has a damn righteous groove.
The Habit of Ferocity-Steven Kotler!
If you’re passionate about personal transformation, it may sometimes feel like your brain is your worst enemy. “What If You Could Rewire Your Brain To Reject Mediocrity – And Automatically Choose
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Now A Lyrical life composed by Pete Townshend
The primary songwriter for the Who who sang backup mostly to Roger, turns out to be the better singer over time. Voice survived in the background.
What we need now is Steve schmidt’s humor and wisdom
We have a real opportunity during shut-in, shut down to observe and analyze our current leaders, up close under crisis. How do our gubernatorial, congressional, President and chief leaders handle crisis management with urgency, command, and control or confusion and apathy?
We love Lovett, Lyle now for you on Durham Cool!
Surprised today to find that I had neglected Lyle Lovett for this long. Now we find ourselves with a month of Sundays featuring the great Lyle Lovett on Durham Cool.
We all know something, Mr. Robot is the big drama on any viewport.
Excellent episodic narratives transcend time/place/age and other limiting factors. Mr. Robot is so damn good based largely on the primary characters’ believable storyline and Rami Malek’s skills as an actor.
Your Republic is in peril, time to notice!
Sometimes blowing away the noise and residual dust is a necessary act of Catharsis for all.
What is the best drama series RIGHT NOW?
Quality serial drama narratives begin with excellent writing, followed by superb acting. Slow Horses has both and something else.
Now meet the Chuck Prophet
We have Guitartown on Twitter to thank for Chuck Prophet today. Circling above and below Chuck Prophet for years, largely due to the alluring name, we now find ourselves indebted to KEXP for an excellent in-studio live session. KEXP, like NPR’s tiny desk, knows how to mix live music.
Now Talking Heads and all the supporting cast
We listened to the Talking Heads from Junior High (1977-1979) and continued our appreciation through High School and early college with estimable releases like, Stop Making Sense. So much begins with the live album release and film, Stop Making Sense, released: on September 12, 1984. The live album concert directed by Jonathan Demme christened parties, including our younger brother’s high school graduation encouraging dad to the dance floor
Why Raised by Wolves resonates right now!
Raised By Wolves, from the album ‘Songs Of Innocence’, tells the story of the biggest loss of life in a single day of the conflict in Ireland, following a car bomb incident in Dublin’s city center in 1974, and was a center point of the iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Tour in 2015.
WOW Tal Wilkenfeld Bass is right now
Tal is young, with many possibilities and opportunities avail. All we can do is enjoy the journey with her as she explores her compositional and performance gifts.
Now Yeshua, the Nazarene we know as Jesus.
Two thousand years ago, an itinerant Jewish preacher walked across Galilee, gathering followers to establish what he called the “Kingdom of God.”
Poetry and Prose we love!
East of me, west of me, full summer.
How deeper than elsewhere the dusk is in your own yard.
Birds fly back and forth across the lawn
looking for home
As night drifts up like a little boat.
Now Genesis with Gabriel or Collins in the lead?
Peter Gabriel and Phil Collins (both natural leaders of the band called Genesis -different approaches and styles-yet quite complimentary when in sync) Notice how they work together on these two different live versions of the same track. Please keep an eye on the histrionic antics of Mr. Gabriel versus the football player charm of Phil Collins.
Why Flow now?
Do you experience FLOW?
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Now Fleetwood mac-hold the fries-extra, Christie McVie!
Fleetwood Mac is subtly influential in the American musical conscience. Now wake up and realize, the cheap conceit, that you really love Fleetwood Mac and do for all the right reasons.
It’s So Heavy, Easy to Remember Kofi Burbridge, RIP
Susan’s plaintive vocal on this beautiful song is so heart-piercing great I was moved almost to tears listening to this on the drive home last evening.
Now Gather friends and family to enjoy your favorite word-guessing game in real life with Wordle!
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We have only Love for Ben Howard
Anyone lucky enough to catch the great documentary, Austin to Boston, would have noticed standout British folk singer, Ben Howard
Right NOW Explore the Light Side of the Moon with TTB!
The Tedeschi Trucks Band invites you to experience I AM THE MOON, an expansive, inspired and ambitious musical journey that takes the esteemed American ensemble into new and exciting creative territory.
Now join me in a new Lloyd Cole Robert Quine phase.
It would not be easy to find a more apt artist soundtrack to accompany this brief moment in my life, a friendship in early bloom, the redolent prose of Robertson Davies, and Lloyd Cole’s sultry, slyly wise vocals. Music has a way of finding you at just the right moment.
No Neutrality on the subject John Mayer, Right?
What thoughts have you on John Mayer, the musician-esteemed guitarist, singer, and songwriter John Mayer? Sans the sordid details of TMZ-publicized romantic breakups and Narcissistic public tirades, I make an effort to discuss the musician Mayer.
Are we ready for simply SYML now?
SYML is the solo venture of Brian Fennell, who was previously part of the indie band Barcelona. SYML released his eponymous debut album on May 3, 2019, through Nettwerk Records. Now we have a new release, The Day My Father Died to inspire us.
Why Traffic’s John Barleycorn Must Die right now?
John Barleycorn” is a British folk song. The character of John Barleycorn in the song is a personification of the important cereal crop barley and of the alcoholic beverages made from it, beer and whiskey. In the song, John Barleycorn is represented as suffering indignities, attacks and death that correspond to the various stages of barley cultivation, such as reaping and malting.
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Jimbo and Andrew Bird are together again now
Folk rocker Andrew Bird has reunited with his former Squirrel Nut Zippers bandmate for a new joint album.
Discovered this new creative effort while exploring the solo work of Andrew Bird and Bird’s collaboration with artist Tift Merrit.
Teddy Thompson the beautiful voice and family legacy
Teddy is an artist we should all know-for the tender sadness of his songs and his plaintive delivery. One listen and your heart is slain.
Now Roger Waters is Pink Floyd, Right?
Most solo Waters shows are excellent though it would be nice to hear a Gilmour solo and backup vocal to support Rogers’s strong moral microphone and keyboard/bass center.
Now It’s Midnight in Harlem for all!
We have written many articles on this worthy band, now to find ourselves honoring the genius of this meritorious union of musical giants-marriage and fronting the band-Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks-
Trevor HALL’s beautiful music
Trevor Hall was born November 28, 1986) is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. His music is a mix of roots, folk, and reggae. Many of the artist’s themes revolve around spirituality and life exploration. His album, KALA, written in Hawaii and recorded in Los Angeles, was released on August 21, 2015. It debuted at No. 2 on the iTunes singer-songwriter chart.
Transcendence with Van is now!
We bring this article forward today from 2019 to February 02, 2021 (ground-hog day) Van’s Caledonia Soul Music, thanks to our friends at Vizieroframbling-for this super HD quality version. Listen all the way through on your best AirPods, headphones, or speakers. This track is the best example of vanTransdencent you can find. Transcendent music from Van for you.
Now the relationship between the technical details and aesthetics of music for you,
Discover ways in which music theory may be relevant to enjoying, communicating a love for, and performing music.
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Why Night Swimming deserves your love
Nightswimming is the best track on this great REM release. The track conjures up a shared universal memory most of us experience in childhood and then perhaps revisit as less inhibited adults.
Little Earthquakes big Thunder after!
Little Earthquakes is the debut solo album by the American singer-songwriter Tori Amos, featuring the singles “Silent All These Years,” “China,” “Winter,” and “Crucify.”
Now Carly Simon show us how Her Big Hit Is About No One And Everyone”
Carly Simon was featured all too often in People magazine for my or most sensible cultured pallets. Her gender was the root cause for these salacious Romance stories with leading rock, folk, and Hollywood actors. Born male, Carly Simon would have escaped these purple prose stories in People Magazine as did her male counterparts.
Ready for the Canadian Groove Masters, Bahamas now?
The Bahamas the Canadian groove sensation from the Great White North is an essential listen. We discovered this artist thanks to the overwhelming enthusiasm for the same from a guitar teacher, YouTube host, Michael Palmisano.
Our new addiction is a clever songwriter and Campy performer.
You can wiki this pop star and find out all the juicy details like discovered by Bieber, referred to the B’s agent/producer who signed her immediately, and Shazam, Call me Maybe!
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The Mommyheads Genius Killer conjures up a voice!
Today we heard Genius Killer for the first time thanks to WICB, one of the nation’s best College Radio stations, still making news and great musical programs daily. WICB 91.7 Ithaca College, “the Station for Innovation,” for introducing us to the Mommyheads Genius Killer track. The Genius killer tracks build with orchestral momentum, synchronous guitar lines, and melodic vocals. A great lyric, tight arrangement, songs, and, most significantly, lead vocalist Adam Cohen AKA Adam Elk. Which late 70’s early 80’s singer-songwriter does Adam sound to conjure up?
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Phoebe Bridgers is here and now
New Yorker magazine is like an old friend that waits for you, picking up the conversation on new people places and things. This morning we owe a credit once again to the much esteemed and worthy periodical. Thanks to the May 25 issue, we have Phoebe Bridgers on our new music Durham Cool plate.
Tesla’s Energy solutions make sense!
Alternative energy sources are in our best survival self-interest. Finite energy sources no longer (see the last 40 years) make economic, climate sense. Financing a new coal power plant is so much more expensive and environmentally unsound than wind, solar power plant coupled with a storage solution (see lithium-Ion battery.
The Misch family gives us another great talent in Laura!
The music gene in the Misch family profile is clearly dominant. While watching videos of brother Tom Misch during Tom breaks out article and the performance with multi-instrumentalist, Fkj we came across sister Laura Misch
Now Swim with Mac Miller
It wasn’t just his writing, either. His production and overall songwriting talents were truly remarkable and perhaps underrated by the general public.
Sometimes an interpretation adds new insight to the original-Gregory Porter shows us how
I watched the “hard to say it” master performance at least 20X in 24 hours and each time notice something more nuanced and subtle in the intonation, tone, and delivery of a song not penned by the performer. Then, if you have any tears of joy left, watch and or listen to Gregory re-imagine for the better, Bruno Mars “Just the way you are”
Now it’s time for Sushi at Kurama Kool!
Kurama; How many times have we uttered this / met there / threw down quick or celebrated long? This place is a gem and still somewhat of a small, best kept secret. Known for sure by foodies, local chefs and most certainly by the Japanese community…this hibachi joint on 15-501 business in Durham on the service road across from Target is a favorite of mine and many others.
The sensual world of Kate Bush is for you now!
Why resurrect and revitalize a Kate Bush article from 2016 on 12/19/18? KATE Bush warrants a Durham Cool celebration. The Enduring, Incandescent Power of Kate Bush article in today’s online New Yorker by Margaret Talbot was a notable inspiration. This time an even deeper dive for so many of our new readers to discover. While we celebrate the up and coming British pop notables it is wise to look back on the singer/songwriter groundbreakers of British music. Kate Bush was the first UK # 1 with own penned song, Wuthering Heights (referencing the Bronte novel of the same name).
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Mount Moriah we love you!
What better band out there to represent our town and state than Mount Moriah? I fell in love with this band’s creative output on first listen.
Ready now for HC McEntire’s solo career?
H.C. McEntire, frontwoman of Mount Moriah, strikes out on her own with her debut solo album LIONHEART. Stereogum describes her voice as “weary, wise, and bright as morning sunshine all at once,” and that sunshine glows throughout the triumphant LIONHEART.
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Many years back my very smart, professional, kind hygenist recommended I purchase an electric toothbrush to save my gums. My problem, like many, was aggressive brushing (see not correct) with a non-electric toothbrush
My Everchanging years with Paul Weller Now
Paul John Weller (born John William Weller; 25 May 1958) is an English singer-songwriter and musician. Weller achieved fame with the punk rock/new wave/mod revival band The Jam. He had further success with the blue-eyed soul music of the Style Council (1983–1989), before establishing himself as a solo artist with his eponymous 1992 album.
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“The Terror of War,” also known as the “Napalm Girl,” is a Pulitzer Prize-winning photograph taken by photojournalist Nick Ut, a Vietnamese American photographer working for the Associated Press at that time. Nick joined AP in 1966 after his brother died in 1965 at 27. He worked in the darkroom and later became a combat photographer like his brother.
Not time to replace Brother Strut on the blues auto!
Brother Strut is an English Funk & Soul band from London. The band consists of bassist Paul Turner, drummer Frankie Tontoh, guitarist Otha Smith, keyboard player/vocalist Sam Tanner, percussionist Karl Vanden Bossche (of Gorillaz), and saxophonist/keyboard player Stevie Jones.
Climate Crisis. Too Late? The time to act is NOW?
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Watch now as Dua Lipa Blows Your Mind
When Dua Lipa was in primary school, she bombed an audition for the choir. “My voice is so low that sometimes when I try to do high notes, nothing but air comes out,” she says. That didn’t deter her from pursuing a music career: At age 15, she moved by herself to London (where she grew up) from Kosovo (where her family had relocated a few years earlier) to attend theater school.
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Now my favorite course, the Age of Jefferson
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Now, Why is Buddhism true? Is this Wright?
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Now, what’s better than Jim Lauderdale and Buddy Miller?
There’s something endearing, old-timey and almost vaudevillian about Buddy Miller and Jim Lauderdale — even the way they bill themselves as “Buddy and Jim.”
Now a River of Red Nose dreams!
Next up, Have any of you watched the new BBC1 production, The River on Netflix? Prepare yourself for this one. The material will bring you to the first sentence of a suicide note.
Now one stop for all things Jon Seskevich!
Jon “Vasu” Seskevich is a Great 100 in NC Nursing award winner in 2005-06″, was nominated for the Fetzer Foundation Norman Cousin’s Mind/Body Medicine Award in 1996. In 1998 he received the Friends’ of Nursing, “Excellence in Nursing Practice” award, and the “Alumnus of the Year” award from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of Nursing, Alumni Association in 1997.Jon has given over 300 presentations, lectures, workshops and classes that teach stress reduction, mind-body, and complementary therapies to hospital patients, health care professionals, community and church groups, and high-school and college students.
Now, Remember Toni Childs Union with me.
Union is the debut album by American singer-songwriter Toni Childs. Released in June 1988, Union peaked at number 63 in the US (where it has since been certified Gold for sales of over 500,000 copies).
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Now English for Media Literacy
Welcome to English for Media Literacy, a course created by the University of Pennsylvania, and funded by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Office of English Language Programs.
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On Main street with Los Lobos right now
This song is a tribute to east LA’s community where members of Los Lobos grew up. The main street is more than a relaxed vibe, chill driving down with windows open like the beer bottles in all the Amigo’s hands- This song is about being home and noticing/observing those walking down the Boulevard with the sun on their faces.
Jackson Browne still present after all these years
Widely known and often discussed, Jackson Browne co-authored, Take it Easy with Glenn Frey. Take it easy was the Eagle’s first track, the first hit on the Eagle’s first album. It epitomized the way Browne has always worked at his own pace in his own way. His debut album didn’t appear until 1972 when it was released on David Geffen’s Asylum label, though Browne had been working in the music business since the mid-Sixties.
Now So What’ by Miles Davis
It is one of the best known examples of modal jazz, set in the Dorian mode and consisting of 16 bars of D Dorian, followed by eight bars of E♭ Dorian and another eight of D Dorian.
Love and Affection is ready now
“Love and Affection” is a song by Kittitian-English singer-songwriter Joan Armatrading. Her fourth single and third for A&M Records was her first chart success. It reached number 10 on the UK Singles Chart in November 1976.
Why BBC1 found the best interviewer of all.
Ali Plumb is hands down the best interviewer of film and Television actors working today. We state this assessment, as a matter of fact, sans hyperbole.
Now Learn To Think Like A Computer Scientist.
Algorithms are the heart of computer science, and the subject has countless practical applications as well as intellectual depth. This specialization is an introduction to algorithms for learners with at least a little programming experience.
Now Ready for Inelegant Bernthal Elegance
We enjoy Jon Bernthal’s complete emotional immersion acting in The Punisher role and numerous film roles. Yesterday we relished getting to know the actor, human being, Jon Bernthal on Hot Ones
Durham is the hub for innovative electronic music?
This auditory quest started over twenty years ago when life long Durham, NC friends in Rock(Hammer No More The Fingers) and Hip Hop(LiLa, Gappa Mighty) bands needed an outlet when they started exploring outside their respective genres into a charcuterie board of bombastic dance, pop and electronic tunes.
We need My Sweet Lord right now!
George Harrison grew up in a Catholic household, later embracing many elements of Hinduism through his frequent visits to India. My Sweet Lord was inspired by George’s overarching goal, transcending sectarian religious differences in favor of Unification.
Where do you think you’re going now?
If we look at the song’s lyrics, we will see that it is a “love affair” between a guy and a girl. The band had a lot of positive reviews for this song because it is a pure melody with some unexplained love issues.
Get in the groove with multi-instrumentalist FKJ NOW!
This video rolled up, ala algorithm, on the heels of James Vickery, Until Morning Colors performance. This is what lovers do, sometimes an Algorithm is your natural ally, anticipating, serving your aural needs. This week we are back, like so many others in the funk of it
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Where is the future of database software heading now?
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Amy Helm rescues all of us with her beautiful voice!
This performance reminds us how much talent comes from the genetic profile yet remember the early childhood exposure to musicians like Rick Danko, Richard Manuel, Garth Hudson, Eric Clapton, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, Bob Dylan, Robbie Robertson, and her father.
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Martin Frost Elevates Clarinet To The Front Of The House Now!
Martin Frost is a clarinetist musician extraordinaire. My late discovery of his immense and sublime featured soloist talent/proficiency came while writing the “Why Amadeus ” article. Whether we find Martin playing Mozart Concertos for Clarinet, Bach, Haydn, or Rhumbas by Chick Corea, he excels with fluidity, expertise, perfect articulation, control, and humility
Now Silvia Perez Cruz for you!
Two YouTube videos which capture the natural flow of life in the surrounds, while this angel, incarnated here on earth, lifts us up over the small talk and petty postures of ego into the sublime.
Now an introduction to Mary Spender!
Mary Spender is an excellent guitarist, editor, narrator of any topic, and a gifted songwriter. Young as she is, she has a ripening curious mind. I am slowly falling in love with Mary due, in no small part, to her wonderful, slightly Posh, British accent and her perfect elocution with the English language.
Now the Night of comes back to us!
The Night of HBO drama series is one of the best written, acted, and cinematography within any size viewport we have watched thus far. This may sound like hyperbole to some, but reserve judgment until you watch it
Now Jamala’s Ukraine Song 1944 channeled by Elina Ivaschenko
This is one of the most passionate song performances, executed by a 14-year-old vocalist, that I was left with little choice but to publish it on Durham Cool. Please let me know if you share my appreciation for this precocious talent.
Yo-Yo Ma, Bach suites for Cello: see extraordinary!
Continuing the Durham Cool tradition of featuring music posts on the Weekends, here is A sublime sonic selection from Yo Yo Ma, Bach-Suite for Cello in G Major. If you have not heard this prior, close your eyes and drink this fully into your heart and mind. Same advice for the initiated.
All things must pass in the now
George Harrison was my favorite solo artist coming from the musical organism known as the Beatles. What did George do that the other Beatles did not pursue as earnestly and honestly?
Do you know Cucurrucucu Paloma?
Early fans of Pedro Almodovar’s work, may recall this scene. The viewer is led into this scene like a moth to candle flame. A summer night at a private estate; a poignant song sung by a master-Caetano Veloso
Now a chance to listen to Maggie Rogers!
Funny how an artist like this could escape our attention from 2019 to now (see today June 14, 2021).
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The most important concepts in modern robotics. A study of the kinematics, dynamics, motion planning, and control of mobile robots and robot arms.
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Now Patty Griffin will always have an honorable PLACE HERE.
After taking some time off to battle breast cancer, Patty Griffin is back with new music.
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Ready Now FOR Krishna Das Live?
Those who have enjoyed the blessing of catching Krishna Das live know how this professional recording comes very close to capturing the experience! Do yourself a favor and catch K.D. live sometime soon.
Now Shirley Horn’s If you go a perfection masterclass
To anyone not familiar with the great (RIP), Shirley Horn. it’s not too late. Miles Davis named her his favorite singer-pianist.
Our first listen to Courtney Marie Andrews, now yours
We were introduced to the music of Courtney Marie Andrews at the same time as Tyler Childers while watching the 2018 Americana Honors and Awards show in Nashville. You are familiar with Tyler Childers, and now we explore Courtney Marie Andrews.
Ready for the Best Live Jeff Lynne RIGHT NOW?
Jeff Lynne is a composer, extraordinary visionary musician-workaholic creator-better to describe him as a flow creator-always creating. Ideal human. Influenced by the best-commencing with the Beatles, he has alchemized periods of popular music into his own private Idaho.
Do you have what it takes to be a veterinarian?
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Getting to know 1,2,3 Puppetry led by sol Ramirez
1 2 3 Puppetry (1,2,3 Puppetry) is a youth/young adult-led puppet and theatre company based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. They have been performing Spring puppet spectacles in Chapel Hill since 2017 but was started by now-17-year-old Sol Ramirez around 2010.
The main goal of 123 Puppetry group is to use puppetry, acting, music, and movement to promote a social justice message, as well as bring to light many issues that are otherwise overlooked.
Now Larry Bird or Pistol Pete?
Much love for the newly discovered by me, YouTube channel, BTM Basketball Time Machine for reinvigorating my love in the sport of basketball and appreciation for the old school greats like Larry Bird.
Tedeschi Trucks getting by with strong feelings Now!
Now you’re thinking, another article about Tedeschi Trucks Band? I know this band is worthy of our attention but do they warrant 7 articles on Durham Cool?
Now is the best time to start a BSc in Marketing!
Get a taster for BSc Marketing with one of the University of London’s Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). The Business Sustainability in the Circular Economy course introduces topics covered in the BSc Marketing degree and is a great way to gain insight into what to expect from the degree.
Robert cray I guess I showed her NOW WHAT!
Robert Cray can play and sing the blues as great as anyone living or deceased. This is is indisputable fact not open for debate. Some might argue his guitar mastery outshines his vocal croon but I say they hold equal weight in the Durham Cool blues boiler room of love
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“How Spalding Gray Talks To You now.”
Spalding Gray was a hyperbolist. A storyteller, monologuist. Exaggerator, in other words, an actor. There was an undeniable charisma to this storyteller-Monologuist-actor, Spalding Gray. Swimming to Cambodia was my introduction to Spalding.
Van Morrison: Got to Go back
Got to go back, Van Morrison’s first track on the No Guru, no method, no teacher release. This is a track I listen to when I am immersed in the creative process. This Van release is oft overlooked and less familiar to some. This album is as full as Astral weeks, birthed of course, from the womb of Astral. You must purchase this CD for your beach and or mountain trips from Durham. No better soundtrack than this for the pastoral drive, sorting laundry, washing dishes.
Now Prince assumes his throne on stage, RIP
Thanks to Tim Esse, Apple recruiter, for sharing this incredible Prince guitar obligato on Linked in. Watch George Harrison’s son’s expression when Prince turns around to Tom Petty and him. George Harrison’s spirit was in the room
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Eno’s impact on Bryan Ferry, U2, and Roxy Music
You know there’s no way that we can write about Everything but the Girl without posting also on the subject of Bryan Ferry and Roxy Music.
Consider first the degrees of separation between Bryan Ferry and Bono? It’s only 1° of separation really and that’s Brian Eno, the estimable producer of most of Roxy music’s discography and a good deal of early U2.
Now Why Ten Word Answers Get Some Candidates Elected
History reminds us to be wary of Ten-word answers for complicated political issues or concerns. Can you identify the 10-word answer for candidates running in this cycle (midterms and 2024).
Now The Timothy, Jeff Buckley, and Leonard Cohen connection
Timothy “Tim” Buckley, father of Jeff Buckley was a contemporary of Nick Drake and fan of Leonard Cohen songs.
Now the IBRAHIM MAALOUF Community Hive is LIVE!
Watching the live performances featured herein, you will immediately notice Maalouf’s intentional collaboration between the band and the audience. Ibrahim rides the energetic exchange with his audience like a Taoist master. The Maalouf community is a hive, with each individual participating in the trance of prayer, daydreaming, and homeland memory together and alone.
Soar with Stamets 7 now!
I ordered the Host Defense Stamets 7 Daily Immune Support from Amazon based on the solid reviews and trust gained by watching these videos and interviews with Paul Stamets.
What to love about Quorn Meatless roast
The Quorn pieces and mince are what Finnigan refers to as their “heroes”. They contain almost 90 percent mycoprotein, which is showing many health benefits. It’s low in saturated fat (less than a gram per 100g), high in protein (around 11g per 100g), high in fiber, and low in carbohydrates (3g per 100g).
Do you know Itsuro Shimoda?
Itsuro Shimoda
Composer
Born: May 12, 1948 (age 73 years), Miyazaki, Japan
Albums: Nakukamoshirenai, Sarigenai Yoru, Hitohira, MORE
Awards: Drama Desk Award for Most Promising Composer
Japanese singer-songwriter. Was musical director and composer for the Tokyo Kid Brothers theatre troupe in their early years.
Why One and Brother in Arms are continuum now?
Why does the music “Brothers in Arms” have such a hold on this author? Could it be the yearn for peace after the inhumane chaos of conflict and battle expressed so artfully in the lyric?
Now Marlon crafts music on the state of our disunion
As law enforcement and the Senate pursue accountability for the Capitol riot and insurrection, world leaders and cultural figures have been speaking out and condemning the attack on democracy. Rapper Marlon Craft has a new song challenging clichés about unity and arguing America cannot try to be unified until people confront things that should not be negotiated, from scientific truths about Covid-19 to white supremacy.
Neil Young is back High in the Rockies now!
Neil Young. Enough said? You may go to WIKI or the excellent 70 facts you might not know about Neil Young from Tidal to find the C.V. and pertinent discography. Here we focus on the music we love. Throughout this article, you will find old and new achronologically mixed together.
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What is the Metaverse now?
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Now the launch of a New, Machine Learning Specialization by Andrew NG!
Machine learning is the science of getting computers to act without being explicitly programmed. In the past decade, machine learning has given us self-driving cars, practical speech recognition, effective web search, and a vastly improved understanding of the human genome.
JavaScript is the most popular programming language for building interactive websites.
Working with a Code Editor, Intro to Selection Control Structures, How to Create Loops, and Understanding Core Programming Structures.
Yes it’s time for Core Java Specialization now
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Now Listen closely to this important rant for sanity
Don’t disobey lockdown orders: If you have a cough or a cold for God’s sake stay at home.
I’m not going to play the game of endlessly defending what I didn’t say by people mischaracterizing me as a troll tactic.
Lyle, the intern is now an expert conceit.
This recurring character, Lyle the Intern, played by actor Jimmi Simpson was a cheap conceit played expertly by Jimmi with ensemble help from Letterman and Paul.
Now a One Minute of Meditation.
Take an inward journey of self-discovery as you follow this beginner’s meditation practice with certified lyengar yoga instructor, Maritza.
Now Keep on Growing by your favorite band!
This Derek and the Dominoes song, Keep on Growing, performed by the best live band in the business right now is righteous! You know this song is in the deepest D. Trucks DNA.
Now H.E.R. Soul Artist born under the name Gabi Wilson
Prime Day 2021 brings us Gabi Wilson, AKA soul singer/multi-instrumentalist H.E.R. A series of song performance vignettes filmed throughout the conference/room suites of Los Angeles, Dunbar Hotel.
Robert Glasper – so beautiful (live at Capitol Studios)
‘Covered (The Robert Glasper Trio recorded live at Capitol Studios)’ available June 16, 2015
Now The Singing Detective May help
A word of caution, Singing Detective is so damn good; watch Episode one at your own risk as you will be compelled to watch all 6 in one sitting. Best for family sanity and your own to savor this serial drama over a number of days or Sunday nights.
A lesson in how easily a free press can be silenced by a Despot.
Vigilance. Certain freedoms need your protection. The First Amendment guarantees freedoms concerning religion, expression, assembly, and the right to petition. It forbids Congress from both promoting one religion over others and also restricting an individual’s religious practices. It guarantees freedom of expression by prohibiting Congress from restricting the press or the rights of individuals to speak freely.
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Learn The Essential Tools That Every Web Page Developer Needs To Know Now!
Do you realize that the only functionality of a web application that the user directly interacts with is through the web page? Implement it poorly and, to the user, the server-side becomes irrelevant!
Learn how to Astrally project now!
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Have you heard about Andrew Yang’s new Forward Party?
Welcome to the Forward Party!
I started the Forward Party for a few big reasons. The main one is one we can all see – the current two-party duopoly is not working. While the two major parties have different issues, we can all see that polarization is getting worse and worse, with 42% of both parties regarding the other as not just mistaken, but evil. Neither side is able to meaningfully solve problems, so we all get angrier and angrier.
Now the Truth about Cats and Dogs
What is your cat revealing to you when she purrs? What is your dog expressing when he yawns or wags his tail? Understanding your cat and dog’s behaviour and the way they communicate with you, will enable you to better understand their needs and strengthen your relationship with them.
Learn Compassionate Leadership with Jane Goodall now!
Join us for an action-oriented online teacher professional development course! This course will teach participants how to identify and implement a local service-learning campaign using the Roots & Shoots program model.
Why Decentralized Finance (DeFi) is now!
DeFi and the Future of Finance is a four-course learning experience. DeFi, or Decentralized Finance, is a new technology whereby users interact as peers with algorithms or smart contracts rather than through traditional intermediaries such as banks, brokerages, or insurance companies.
Now All shook down with the replacements?
All Shookdown started life as Paul Westerberg’s solo artist debut. Before the recording began, his management talked him into doing it as a Replacements album. As a result of its initial intent, All Shook Down is marked by numerous session, side, and journeyman musicians, in addition to the three other Replacements.
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Fool in the Rain makes the sun shine in me!
Who was the creative force behind this jumpy little world music sortie? Could it be that Robert Plant had Paul Simon’s yearnings for a broader world music horizon? Is this limiting the input of the rest of the members? Not! The story goes Jimmy Page got the idea for the Samba beat from a World Cup soccer tournament in 1978.
Now the best TTB tiny desk concert for you.
Yes we bring back Tedeschi Trucks Band Tiny Desk Concert
This band is so great they even make it large in the smallest of places. This NPR tiny desk concert is not the best live show, more like live to tape in a very cramped studio space.
Now Jonatha Brooke is a very GOOD bad dog artist!
In 1999 she started her own independent label, Bad Dog, and has since released six more albums. Her 2008 release, The Works, combined previously unheard, unpublished Woody Guthrie lyrics with her own music and arrangements. Recently, she’s co-written songs with Katy Perry and with The Courtyard Hounds. Jonatha has written for three Disney films and several television shows, and has composed the theme song for Joss Whedon’s, Dollhouse.
Now Watch Tyler Childers put the hurt back into Country Music!
Have you noticed the return to quality in Country and the larger tent of Americana Music over the last 10 years?
Now Justin Timberlake’s Mirrors lingers in the mindstream
Is it the well-crafted lyric, great vocal crooner or the Timbaland beat that makes, Mirrors such a classic pop hit? What explains the 636,380,640 views on the official youtube release video of Mirrors other than the fact this song is great.
32 Short Films about Glenn Gould
This video is from one of the best independent films I have ever watched, The 32 Short Films about Glenn Gould. A brilliant musician, child prodigy, eccentric misanthrope, misunderstood artist in every sense of the phrase.
Now a cloud computing law specialization from U of London
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Now Join Dr. Chuck’s Django & or PostgreSQL for Everybody Specialization!
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A good carpenter is hard to find
“A good carpenter is hard to find” has never been more true than Right now. We are in a boon of new construction and growth. So many contractors in our area are excellent craftsman but consider the number of “skilled” carpenters in our area?
Now how software ate up finance.
Software is eating the world, with radical consequences for financial services. This course gives you a foundation for understanding the future of financial services, and provides guidance for creating fintech businesses in the 2020s and beyond.
Curious about Dog Emotion and cognition?
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Now Entangled in the transition between Gabriel and Collins.
On the heels of Peter Gabriel’s departure from Genesis, Phil Collins came out from behind the drum kit to the front of the band. What did this do?
Now Blue Nile Film noir atmosphere for our times
The Blue Nile, formed by childhood Glasgow friends, Paul Buchanan and Robert Bell is a moody synth UK soul brother band.
Now Heaven On Earth so above so below!
Let’s say you’re angry with someone or at odds with a loved one, someone you’re having difficulty with; listen to this track with an open heart and your anger will at the very least, dissipate.
Now Joni Mitchell for the inner Aquarians everywhere
Joni is my favorite singer songwriter, artist, performer, open chord, transcends all genres -creative human.
Get ready to Master Final Cut Pro now.
This course unravels the post-production world for editors. Students will dive into the key features of Apple’s Final Cut Pro software for Video and Audio Editing and learn elements for creating professional videos with the use of transitions and effects, titles and motion graphics, color correction, 360 Video and Media Management.
Aidu Du is the sensual flow for you!
Musicologists may wax poetic about the connection between West African music and American blues, but this GRAMMY®-winning 1994 release—a genius collaboration between a Malian guitar legend and an American multi-instrumentalist/producer—was a groundbreaking proof-of-concept. Touré’s hypnotic melodies (sung in 11 languages!) float over shimmering acoustic and electric guitars from Cooder and notable guests (including John Patitucci and Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown). Dusky, entrancing, and stunningly gorgeous,
Now the I Ching Guidance website is live!
The Durham Cool team actively contributes to and maintains another website called I Ching Guidance. The IChing Guidance website was established to provide insight into the 4,000 year old oracle, I Ching (comprised of 64 divination Hexagrams). The IChing guidance website is dedicated to propogating a broad spectrum of original spiritual content. We encourage readers of Durham Cool to visit I Ching Guidance, the yin to Durham Ccol’s Yang.
Why the unison of Gillian Welch & David Rawlings is now!
This intimate cafe live performance is purely excellent. Synchronized singing between two professionals of this magnitude, so obviously in love, union, and mutual respect is something all musicians and lovers can admire.
Emily Blunt and Why we love her!
Emily Blunt is beautiful. Men and women agree. The reason we all find her so attractive is not due to her British accent nor the Mary Poppins elan.
When Tift and Andrew Collaborate magic is the result!
This track, Drifting Apart, featuring the harmony and back up vocals of Andrew Bird is so heartfelt beautiful.
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Now time to fly with Aerial Robotics Study?
How can we create agile micro aerial vehicles that are able to operate autonomously in cluttered indoor and outdoor environments? You will gain an introduction to the mechanics of flight and the design of quadrotor flying robots and will be able to develop dynamic models, derive controllers, and synthesize planners for operating in three-dimensional environments.
Now the most popular Certificate on Coursera for you?
This is your path to a career in data analytics. In this program, you’ll learn in-demand skills that will have you job-ready in less than 6 months. No degree or experience is required.
Now the profound wisdom of Elijah Cummings.
“Representative Elijah Cummings had the final word as chair of the Oversight Committee. I sat in silence, listening to this now deceased man with decades of experience in the civil rights movement and other forms of public service, who, as a lawyer, had represented disgraced lawyers like me. He understood that even the least of us deserve the opportunity to seek penance, redemption, and a second chance in life. Cummings was the lone politician I encountered in all my travails who took an interest in me as a human being. When I reported serving my sentence, he even took steps to ensure my security in prison. It was a selfless act of kindness for which I will always be grateful.
Now a Real Fake news Story about Robert Downey!
Durham is cool, right? Have we been affirmed by this news? Perhaps Robert Downey Jr. likes most of all our lack of pretension and our welcoming attitude toward newcomers.
Have you heard Dirtwire? If not why not now?
Who is Dirtwire? I first heard this incredible assemblage of World musicians, dressed hat to toe in Southwestern black cowboy coolness, when they backed Trevor Hall on the track, Strength in One
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The Global Master of Public Health from Imperial College London is a high-quality online degree program from one of the top 10 universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2019). As a Global MPH student, you’ll study biostatistics, epidemiology, health systems and more. You’ll also hone your research skills by exploring issues that affect your own community.
Great time for a Marketing Strategy Specialization Now!
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Now is a good time for the BlockChain certificate from Duke University!
Learn how to use blockchain to solve real-world financial market challenges.
From bitcoin to blockchain, financial technology (FinTech) is changing the way we think about financial services. With blockchain technology serving as an encryption base for a variety of applications, understanding its use and limitations is a critical skill for leaders across industries.
New learning opportunities for design careers, AI, UX/UI
Coursera is committed to ensuring learners everywhere have access to world-class learning to gain new skills or start a new career. Individuals with design skills are in high-demand, and there are a wide range of roles available for those with an education in design.
Now Jukebox Quarter in for Silk sonic-leave the door open
Why Blood on the Tracks is the best Dylan now!
Blood on the Tracks Blood on the Tracks is seminal. Blood on the Tracks stands out as one of Dylan’s best, American Music best, the best-recorded music of a generation. I was introduced to Blood on the Tracks in the 9th-grade Dewitt Jr High library music room….
Now, Alice, the wolf is at your door!
Lipstick on the Glass was our introduction to the Wolf Alice mileau. This extraordinary performance, artfully sound and light mixed is incandescent. The Alice Wolf experience begins now. The Wolf is at our door and we are willingly letting them in.
Now time for Discrete Optimization!
ired of solving Sudokus by hand? This class teaches you how to solve complex search problems with discrete optimization concepts and algorithms, including constraint programming, local search, and mixed-integer programming.
Steady now a deep dive into Operator by Croce.
Jim Croce’s operator is a novel with four verses. So much human frailty in this richly textured song
Are you ready to Launch an Innovative Business?
Identify, Analyze, and Launch Your Startup. Build Your Skills to Develop Great Ideas into Great Companies.
Bobby timmons-come’ on now
This album is a must-have. Think how well Chun-King will do for your first post-COVID-19 gathering-still maintaining safe 6 ft distance from your dancing partner-Dancing cheek to expansive air between us.
Now the Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship Specialization
Navigate the legal challenges facing entrepreneurs. Build the skills to understand and act on the legal issues encountered when creating and launching a new business.
Ready now for Python Data Products for Predictive Analysis?
Build Predictive Systems with Accuracy. Collect, model, and deploy data-driven systems using Python and machine learning.
This is now for Swift 5 iOS Application Developer Specialization.
This program is intended for anyone who wants to learn how to develop Apps using Swift and iOS. Through four courses, you will learn topics beginning with the absolute basics and ending with selling your apps on the app store. This program provides the skills you’ll need to advance your programming career and seek employment in Swift and iOS application development.
What better time than now for an America’s Unwritten Constitution course
This course is designed to teach you some of the basic tool and techniques for constitutional interpretation. Over the next 13 modules, Professor Akhil Amar will teach you how to go beyond the text of the U.S. Constitution, while still remaining faithful to it.
Now a Healthy Partnership made real by Susan and Derek
What I found interesting about watching this husband-and-wife duo front this well fleshed out band was their mutual respect and telepathic, “sub lingual” conversation. Great musical partners often have these qualities. Watch closely and I think you’ll notice what I noticed, love and affection.
Now Single Page web Applications with Angular JS
Do you want to write powerful, maintainable, and testable front end applications faster and with less code? Then consider joining this course to gain skills in one of the most popular Single Page Application (SPA) frameworks today, AngularJS. Developed and backed by Google, AngularJS is a very marketable skill to acquire.
Steve Earle and Lucinda Williams on Art and Empathy
Lucinda Williams and Steve Earle, fine artists each on their own. Lucinda has a special emotional place in my heart for the Car Wheels on a Gravel Road release
Solo Hayley Williams is loyal to the Paramore.
Paramore is Hayley Williams and Taylor York along with a team of first-rate rotating musicians. Current 2021 Paramore band personnel include 2 (see aforementioned).
Now Walk down Sweet memory lane
Say what you will about this 1982 interview on Letterman and the relative states of being between the 3 participants
Now Leilani WOLFGRAMM brings her rasta roots and R&B swagger to the people!
This video had me from the visual alone and then the harmonious collaboration of extraordinary groove masters working together. Yet what about the lead singer, Leilani, hiding under a hoodie sporting black engineers opticals, with such beautifully strong vocals. We had to know more.
Start your new path towards a career in Digital Marketing now!
This is your path to a career in digital marketing. In this program, you’ll learn in-demand skills that can have you job-ready in less than 6 months. No degree or experience is required.
NC Launches free Solar panels for middle-class Homeowners.
The Sign and Shine program is an innovative new way to power your home and it’s now available for North Carolina homeowners! With this program, you can get solar installed for $0 out of pocket, save money on your electric bills, and generate your own clean energy. Thousands have signed up for this program and, as a North Carolina homeowner, so can you.
“Ready Now For The United House Of Prayer For All People Brass Band!”
This was my first exposure to this gifted Gospel Brass band, The United House of Prayer for all people, at the Durham craft market (across from the DFM awning) Saturday 07/20/2013. I recorded this performance on my Apple 4S iPhone. We, unfortunately, cut this video short due to other pressing Saturday to-do list items.
Peter Gabriel with Paula Cole “Don’t Give Up”
“Don’t Give up” is such a deeply inspirational, uplifting song for me. I truly loved the original studio version, featuring Kate Bush yet truly enjoyed the Paula Cole duet on Secret World Live after watching the video. I love the secret world lineup so much I find myself watching the YouTube videos regularly. There is so great chemistry and apparent carmadarie on this tour I highly recommend purchasing the Secret World video from Amazon Instant video as I will today.
Michael McDonald’s going strong for all of us!
How much of anything do we know about Michael McDonald, other than the wiki biography about his seminal influence on so many classic rock/soul/jazz hits from the 70s, 80s, and today?
Now Religions and Ecology: Restoring the Earth Community Specialization
Gain broader literacy and deeper knowledge of the world’s religions and their ecological perspectives. Experience the vitality of religious environmental action and the longstanding contributions of Indigenous peoples for ecological flourishing.
Shop Meditation Essentials for Your Practice.
Sitting in meditation pose (full or half-lotus asana) requires a supportive meditation cushion. Some, due to back or other physical requirements, prefer sitting in a chair with straight back support. Daily practice (sitting in the stillness of body and mind) may be as short as 2 minutes and as long as 4 hours. Most daily sitting practice is for 30 minutes.
Why does Crazy Stupid Love repeat in cycles?
Something about the film, Crazy Stupid Love, draws me in to watch it again. We know some of the reasons Crazy Stupid love works for us have a lot to do with human frailty and the sagas that make up an average life.
Now a Foundational Business Education from U of North Texas!
Pursue a foundational business education with an emphasis on the development of real-world job skills in a flexible, hands-on program from an established leader in business learning.
Healer John Lee Hooker with Carlos!
Listen to this track, regardless whether this is your first or 157th listen, with beginner’s ears and mind. Let the flow of Carlo’s guitar notes wash over you then John Lee Hooker’s emotive lyric preacher chant. This is a track on should play upon walking each day or before shutting your eyes at night. “The blues is a healer all over the world”.
Now all in with Nathaniel Rateliff and the night sweats!
5 old VW camper vans. 4 bands. 3 thousand miles. 2 weeks. 1 gloriously backward tour. The adventure starts after a fire-fuelled final night at Austin’s SXSW Music Festival, where the bands (Ben Howard, The Staves, Nathaniel Rateliff, Bear’s Den) pile into their rides and head northeast.
Now Ready for AI in Healthcare?
In this specialization, we’ll discuss AI’s current and future applications in healthcare with the goal of learning to bring AI technologies into the clinic safely and ethically.
Now Complete your Bachelor’s Degree 100% online!
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Stay current with AI & LAW course from Lund University now!
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Apr 16, 2021
As a Practising Litigant Advocate, I found the course insightful, full of innovating ideas and opening up new possibilities in my field. Thoroughly enjoyed completing the course and taking home a lot of info on AI and the Legal regime.
HoneyWhat is what we are listening to now, honey?
Sugar shack delivers once again. We know the vibe is right in the sweet spot of the groove for the Sugar Shack.
Little Stranger-see Fly mustacho guys!
The ears don’t lie, despite the funky retro 70’s porn director/producer staches, these guys are pretty fly for white guys.
Now give openly to the Venerable Pureland Project!
Pureland Project promotes physical and spiritual well-being through recognizing human interdependent relationship with nature. We leverage best practices to support Tibetan nomads in Tibet and spread their wisdom to the Western world. Our aspiration is to support sustainable living practices in Tibet & the Americas utilizing the ancient Buddhist principles of Purblind Meditation.
What better time for an Intellectual Property Law Specialization?
Become fluent in the rules of the new economy. Learn how to use intellectual property law to protect and maximize the value of your innovations
Drain weasel the plumbing solution so simple yet ingenious
Sometimes a product comes along in your life, so simple and ingenious, to solve a problem so ordinary and routine, that you have no choice but to crow about it! This week that product also shares a moniker for what I call myself when I do something so stupid there is no other nomenclature that suits, it is the Drain weasel.
Now meet Andrea Reusing, James Beard’s foundation-winning chef.
Now American Contract Law 1 & 2 via Yale Law!
An excellent introduction to the laws pertaining to the formation of contracts. Cases are well explained and the professor’s lectures are easy to follow and understand.
Now it’s time for the Yale University Law Student’s Toolkit!
Excellent course to learn about fundamental legal concepts. Highly recommend it to anyone who has a slight interest in law or needs some sort of understanding of the law for work or research.
Start your new career today with Google Project Management Cert!
Start your path to a career in project management. In this program, you’ll learn in-demand skills that will have you job-ready in less than six months. No degree or experience is required.
