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Justuff League #28 - Assessing True Value

2/22/2019

Travis, James & Kevin share their over-50 collective years of experience in the business of collecting. Where is the future taking us? So much is an unknown, but listen in as these powerhouses in the world of collecting talk about their future, and yours – and how you can jump on board some fast moving trends…to your entrepreneurial success.

Do your due diligence and seek the truth! That's the message in this week's episode.

Listen to "Justuff League #28 - Assessing True Value" on Spreaker.

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How your driving playlist can help you focus at the wheel

2/20/2019

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Humankind has invented so many wonderful things throughout its long history. From conquering the air with airplanes to writing so many wonderful stories and songs, human creativity knows no bounds. One of if not the most magnificent of all human creations is definitely music. Since the earliest of times, people all over the world have been crafting various musical instruments. Today, the importance of music is greater than ever. It is one of the chief hobbies of an average person and also one of the most developed industries in the world. People play it in malls, in schools, in their homes, and in their cars. Playing music in one's car has always been a cause for debate on whether it is a good or bad thing. So, how can your driving playlist help you focus at the wheel and is that even the case?

Short answer: Yes, your driving playlist can help you focus at the wheel

However, there are many factors that you should take into consideration before you turn your speakers to 100%. Music is definitely something that can be helpful in a variety of situations, not just when driving. For instance, it can be helpful when you are studying if you fall into that type of students. Or, if relocating to Miami on a tight budget, and you have to plan the whole thing really carefully, you can turn on your favorite playlist in order to relax. Moving and studying can be really stressful processes, so playing some music is a rather common way of dealing with them.

Still, there are some situations when playing music is not really nice or appropriate. If there are people who are sick in your proximity, playing music, even at low volume can be rude. Also, when your parent or partner, for example, comes back home from work and lays down to take a nap, it is not really nice of you to turn on the speakers and play Motorhead loudly, is it? The same goes for playing music in cars. There are situations where that is a really useful thing, but there are also situations where complete silence is needed. This is often the case in situations like being in the downtown area of a bigger city around noon. Under these circumstances, music is definitely a hindering factor.

So, now that we have made it clear that there are some situations when playing music, whether in a car or otherwise is a bad thing, let's see how your driving playlist can help you focus at the wheel.

It improves your level of alertness
It is a proven fact that music can really affect your level of awareness making you more alert. This is really important, particularly when driving over longer distances, like when moving from New York to Miami, for example. Drivers who work for long distance moving companies, like Moving Kings Van Lines FL, have to be very professional and experienced. It is not easy to drive for the better part of a day with very little rest. Staying focused is not easy, especially if the move is an urgent one, so playing music is a great solution to this.

However, not all music is good for you to play while driving. Some scientific researches claim that the ideal number of beats per minute is in the 60-80 area. That is because this is also the rhythm of a human heart. Any more than that, and you are likely to start driving more aggressively. On the other hand, if the number of beats is lower than 60, the level of your alertness will drop. Slow rhythm songs can even be deadly if you are tired and driving at night.

Music is calming and refreshing
Driving, especially over longer distances, can be really tiring. It can feel really uncomfortable at times, especially for your back. However, listening to music can also help with this. Playing any music that you like is greatly beneficial, as it creates pleasant, positive feelings that can ease potential pain. Perhaps the most important feature of an average song is that it is not obtrusive. This means that it won't "invade" your attention. Thus, your driving playlist can help you focus at the wheel definitely. Furthermore, driving itself can be a sort of a defense mechanism for your mind.

A lot of people find driving relaxing and calming. Driving provides you with a chance to get away from the stress of your everyday life and find your peace. If you add music to this, you are sure to have a nice time driving. The important thing to emphasize is that you will get the best results while listening to your favorite music. Your favorite playlist should always be close at hand, for times when you need to get some motivation and relaxation. This kind of relaxation can be really useful as, after a while, you will start thinking clearly and have an opportunity to reflect on things happening to you.

There are different kinds of music that you can listen to
When using their driving playlist to help them focus at the wheel, people will often turn to classic rock and metal playlists. Of course, those represent a guaranteed quality and will surely make you feel better. But, playing an average radio station can also be really helpful. However, we have another suggestion that may be of use to you. Listening to podcasts can also greatly improve your driving concentration. That is, as long as you make yourself aware of the fact that you shouldn't get completely invested in it since you still have to be focused on the road.

Preparing a list of instrumental music that you like can make your ride a wonderful experience. For instance, getting your hands on The Lord of the Rings original soundtrack is a great idea. Movies like The Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Harry Potter, etc. have wonderful soundtracks, and if you are a fan, this is a great idea. If you are a fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe or Interstellar, for example, having those soundtracks as your go-to playlist will be greatly beneficial for you when driving.

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Tony Jones Show #205

2/19/2019

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Check out The Tony Jones Show #205 with music from:
Damone, The Egos, Russ Carrick, Mark Cutler, The Safes, Nymphidels, Glenn Robinson, The Sheckies, Ravi Shavi, The Devil's Twins, The Z-Boys, Deer Tick, Five of the Eyes, and We Own Land.

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Semaphore Releases New Single And Music Video

2/18/2019

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NEW YORK CITY – Semaphore's new single and music video "Unreliable" provides a close scrutiny of modern interpersonal relationships.From confronting the emotional games often played in dating, to the hurt of unrequited friendships, it explores the anxieties of being surrounded, yet so often alone, even in a place such as New York City. Blending post-shoegaze, alternative rock, and pop-punk influences, "Unreliable" provides a catchy hook and melody, but resonates deep in its content.

Raw, honest, and shot in a DIY-style, "Unreliable" provides a close review to the synthetic construction of our modern society, and the shortcomings it brings. Vocalist Siddhu Anandalingam shared, "It deals with the central themes of our upcoming album: lack of trust in ourselves, our friends, and the city we live in. If all these things work harmoniously, they could bring us happiness, and yet they are so often the things that fail us and leave us dejected." As the twenty-first century dating scene has led to the prevalence of 'ghosting', 'catfishing', and countless other scenarios pushed as the 'new normal', it's easy to see how a jaded perspective could be easily formed.

"Central to the video is the old tale of how the prevalence of technology should make us feel closer to one another but instead amplifies loneliness," Anandalingam said. A cathartic release comes with the smashing of a phone mid-video; breaking free from its addictively toxic hold, releasing the burden and frustration that it brings. "For filming, our DIY approach worked well," noted Anandalingam. "The slow-mo scenes of breaking the phones and burning the subway cards all took place at my apartment!". The band also makes a pointed tongue-in-check comment towards NYC's subway system, the MTA - often unreliable with delays, changes and miscommunication - utilizing a burning Metrocard, as the perfect metaphor towards our negative relationships. The video was directed by George Ivanoff.

With a myriad of influences, Semaphore defy a single genre, while building musically intricate and catchy pop hooks. "Unreliable" is the first single from their new EP Leave With the Season, which is scheduled for release on February 22, 2019. It follows their 2017 album All Too Robot. "Unreliable" premiered earlier this week on VENTS Magazine, and can be found now on Bandcamp, Soundcloud, and Youtube.

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Justuff League #27 - All About Marketing

2/15/2019

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Travis, James & Kevin share their over-50 collective years of experience in the business of collecting. Where is the future taking us? So much is an unknown, but listen in as these powerhouses in the world of collecting talk about their future, and yours – and how you can jump on board some fast moving trends…to your entrepreneurial success.

Listen To The Episode Twenty-Seven: All About Marketing

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Wickford Art Association Scholarship Program - Applications Being Accepted

2/12/2019

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March is Youth Art Month and in celebration, The Wickford Art Association (WAA) will present its annual Scholarship Fund awards to three Rhode Island public high school senior art students with a fourth award presented by the Rhode Island Art Educators Association in March.

Each Rhode Island public high school chooses one college-bound senior art student for consideration. The competition uses National Scholastic Standards overseen by the Rhode Island Art Educators Association. The four winning students will receive cash scholarships in the amounts of $1,500, $1,000, $500 and with a fourth award from Rhode Island Art Education Association of $500 to use towards college. Winners also receive a one-year membership to WAA, a fine art exhibit in our gallery and exhibit space at the 57th Wickford Art Festival, ranked the #7 fine art festival in the country. This is an excellent, resume-building opportunity for college bound students. Interested students should speak with their art teachers about submitting their portfolio for consideration.

The 2019 WAA Scholarship Program application may be downloaded at http://wickfordart.org/scholarship-program-exhibit-and-awards-ceremony/
Application submission period ends February 21, 2019.

The Scholarship Program Exhibit is February 22 to March 1, 2019, free and open to the public during regular gallery hours.

The Scholarship Program Awards Ceremony will take place on Friday, March 1, 2019 at 6:30 pm at the Wickford Art Association, 36 Beach Street, North Kingstown, RI. It is free and open to the public.

The 57th Wickford Art Festival is July 13 and 14, 2019. The festival experience will help build the winners’ resume and teach them the business side of art, including preparing, exhibiting and selling their artwork to approximately 60,000 festival attendees and providing the opportunity to meet other professional artists and art collectors.

The Wickford Art Association is a non-profit organization with 450 members from Rhode Island and New England. The association hosts art shows and classes in its gallery at 36 Beach Street in North Kingstown, and has produced the Wickford Art Festival every July since 1962. Wickford Art Association is dedicated to educating, encouraging and inspiring artists and art lovers of all ages throughout the community.

Wickford Art Association hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00 - 3:00 PM and Sunday noon to 3:00 PM. For more information, call (401) 294-6840 or visit www.wickfordart.org/ Admission to the WAA gallery and Wickford Art Festival is free and open to the public.

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Justuff League #28 - Assessing True Value

How your driving playlist can help you focus at the wheel

Tony Jones Show #205

Semaphore Releases New Single And Music Video

Justuff League #27 - All About Marketing

Wickford Art Association Scholarship Program - Applications Being Accepted

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