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Friday, June 6th, 2008
One of the best things about being a guitarist is being able to contort yourself while in the middle of your killer solo or scorching riff. But not all jam faces are the same — in fact, there are distinct variations. Luckily, Rock Daily has provided a field guide to ...
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Friday, June 6th, 2008
We know that the rockers on Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Guitar Songs of All Time list can shred their own tunes, but can you? We know what Berry, Townshend, Clapton and Slash can do; now it’s your turn. Pick a song from the 100 Greatest Guitar Songs list and film ...
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Friday, June 6th, 2008
It was a tumultuous ride that few expected would last, but the vanhalenVan Halen sorta-reunion tour came to a close June 2nd in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In the end, the tour grossed $93 million and played to nearly a million fans over the course of 74 shows. In retrospect, it ...
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Friday, June 6th, 2008
Brett Gurewitz holds a new CD in his hands, an advance copy of an expanded edition of last year’s New Maps of Hell. He opens it up and proudly points to a live DVD, lyrics, panaramic photos, posters and other fine extras, all set for release in July. It’s an ...
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Friday, June 6th, 2008
As a founding member of At the Drive-In and the Mars Volta, Omar Rodriguez Lopez has set the standard for post-modern squalls that combine post-punk, prog, metal and Latin influences. Click below for more on Rodriguez Lopez, including an album guide and an essential playlist.
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Friday, June 6th, 2008
Scientists have used human stem cells to dramatically improve the condition of mice with a neurological condition similar to a set of diseases in children that are invariably fatal, according to an article in the June issue of the journal Cell Stem Cell.
With a one-time injection of stem cells just ...
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Friday, June 6th, 2008
Long-term, heavy cannabis use may be associated with structural abnormalities in areas of the brain known as the hippocampus and amygdala, according to a report in the June issue of Archives of General Psychiatry, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.
Conflicting evidence exists regarding the long-term effects of cannabis use, according to ...
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Friday, June 6th, 2008
A study from researchers at Children’s Hospital Boston published in Pediatrics found that a simple infection control intervention in elementary schools – disinfecting frequently-touched surfaces and using alcohol-based hand sanitizers – helped reduce illness-related student absenteeism.
Illnesses caused by bacteria and viruses account for millions of lost school days each year.(1) ...
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Friday, June 6th, 2008
Walking often tops the list of good ways to get exercise. But walking isn’t easy for everyone. A number of conditions can cause leg pain that makes walking difficult. The June 2008 issue of the Harvard Health Letter looks at treatment and management of four of these non-arthritic conditions. Among ...
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Saturday, April 12th, 2008
A friend asked me that question quite some time ago, and I finally took time to research it.
Healthy Communications
This is an awesome site that lists harmful ingredients in your cosmetics.
GLYCERIN (MSDS)
Draws moisture from inside the skin, and holds it on the surface for a better “feel”. Dries skin from the ...
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