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The Doors - The Singles Box; The Doors [50th Anniversary Deluxe]; Strange Days [50th Anniversary Deluxe] (Rhino/Elektra) This year represents the band’s 50th anniversary and is being commemorated by this collection of every Doors single and B-side (which comes as either a double-CD or as 20 45s) along with double-CD 50th Anniversary Deluxe editions of the first two albums that feature mono and stereo mixes of both releases.
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ell-packaged and well-annotated music collections always make far more of an impact in the appreciation and ingesting of music than downloads or streaming ever will. While these qualify as last-minute missives, given the quality of the music and packaging of these sets, I hardly think anyone is going to give you a hard time for hitting them with one of these gems after Hanukkah/Christmas. Various Artists - Jesus Rocked the Jukebox: Small Group Black Gospel (19511965) (Craft Recordings) This double-CD set perfectly represents the bridge between the sacred and sanctified via these 40 cuts featuring nuggets by the Staple Singers, The Blind Boys of Alabama, The Swan Silvertones, The Soul Stirrers and The Pilgrim Travelers, whose most famous members, Sam Cooke and Lou Rawls respectively, are represented here. Little Richard - Here’s Little Richard (Specialty) Having lost Chuck Berry this past year, Little Richard (along with Jerry Lee Lewis) remains one of the last standing cornerstones of early rock and roll. While the mercurial man born Richard Penniman just celebrated his 85th birthday, this deluxe reissue of his 1957 debut not only contains some of his biggest hits (“Tutti Frutti,” “Long Tall Sally,” “Rip It Up”), but a bonus disc of alternate takes, demos and the unbridled element of raucous passion and danger that thrilled teenagers and worried parents. Isaac Hayes - The Spirit of Memphis 1962-1976 (Craft Recordings/Stax) Between his latter-day incarnation as South Park’s Chef and his larger-than-life persona as the Black Moses in the early 1970s, Isaac Hayes’ talents as a supremely gifted composer/arranger/interpreter often goes overlooked. This outstanding collection examines all facets of his career in a 14-yeartime span that spans 4-CDs and one seven-inch vinyl 45 (his first commercially released single) accompanied by a stellar 60-page hardcover book that includes a stellar essay by author Robert Gordon ((It Came From Memphis) and new interviews with Stax luminaries Deanie Parker, Jim Stewart and Sam Moore (Sam & Dave).
John Lee Hooker - King of the Boogie (Craft Recordings) The Mississippian would have celebrated his centennial this year and befitting the musical legacy he left behind, this 5-CD career-spanning retrospective delves deep into his canon. It not only features iconic hits like “Boogie Chillen,” “Boom Boom” and “One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer,” but also includes rarities, live recordings and several previously unreleased tracks. There is also a 56-page book featuring a wide selection of photos, taken throughout the musician’s life, plus new liner notes by writer and historian Jas Obrecht and longtime manager and friend, Mike Kappus.
Bob Dylan - Trouble No More-The Bootleg Series Vol. 13/1979-1981 (Columbia) This look at Dylan’s Christian period is covered in this set that’s available in an 8-CD/1DVD or 4-LP/1-DVD format. In addition to shining the spotlight on the albums Slow Train Coming, Saved and Shot of Love, this collection features four discs of live performances, two CDS of unreleased material, a hard-cover book and the feature-length movie, Trouble No More: A Musical Film. Elvis Presley - A Boy From Tupelo: The Complete 1953-1955 Recordings (RCA) The definitive collection of Presley’s stint at Sun Records encompasses three CDs and includes every known master and outtake, live performance, radio recording, the King’s self-financed first acetates and a previously unreleased recording. There is also a 120-page book brimming with rare photos of Elvis’ early years.
The Replacements - For Sale: Live at Maxwell’s 1986 (Rhino/Warner Brothers) This 2-CD set captures one of the last live performances by the original lineup of this storied Minneapolis quartet. The 29 songs include staples (“Kiss Me On the Bus,” “Bastards of Young,” “I Will Dare”) and covers (“Black Diamond,” “Fox On the Run,” “Nowhere Man”) and liner notes by band biographer Bob Mehr (Trouble Boys: The True Story of the Replacements). David Bowie - A New Career In a New Town (1977-1982) (Parlophone) The third installation in Rhino’s chronological series is a 13-LP/11-CD set highlighting all the material released by the Thin White Duke during this time period including all four studio albums, his 1978 live album Stage, the newly compiled HEROES EP, the exclusive new compilation of single versions, non-album singles and B-sides dubbed Re:Call 3 and a 128-page, hardback book. Van Morrison - The Authorized Bang Collection (Sony) This 3-CD set highlights Van the Man’s initial postTheme songs overseen by legendary record producer/ songwriter Bert Berns. Here, you’ll find the Original Masters, Bang Sessions & Rarities and the Contractual Obligation Sessions, featuring a boatload of material.
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5 Questions To Ask Yourself For An Enjoyable Holiday Season
ith another holiday season upon us, let’s take the opportunity to reflect on the kind of significance they hold for us. When we become intentional about what the true meaning of this time is, we can be more intentional about how we create our participation in the holidays. Ask yourself these five questions and take the time to mindfully step into a more exciting and purposeful experience of the festivities.
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What Needs To Go?
How Do I Want To Feel?
We all subconsciously hold onto things that no longer serve us. Use this time as a cleansing to release those things you no longer choose to hold space for in your life. This could apply to physical items, relationships and even thoughts that you are ready to let go of. There’s such a sense of freedom that comes from shedding the old and welcoming fresh new ways of living. What can you choose to release?
Throughout the holidays, we so often get taken down by tiny ideas and details that hold little meaning. Think about how it is that you want to feel at this time in the season and focus your energy on that. When you shift your attention to your intention, you are better able to create a way to dwell in that feeling on a moment to moment basis. How would you love to feel during the holidays?
How Can I Enjoy This Moment? One of the biggest things that robs us of our joy during the holidays is wishing that we could change the past or thinking ahead into the future. We rarely take the time to enjoy the present moment. Take notice of all the times that you are doing one thing but your mind is completely somewhere else. Bring your attention back to the now. The present moment is all we have and once it’s gone it cannot be reclaimed. How can you step into the now?
How Can I Choose Peace? The holidays often serve as a prompt to stir up serious emotion for us. Unfortunately this is a time when family quarrels and disagreements are at an all time high. Know that at any given moment peace is just a thought away. We can choose to blame others for our internal
condition or we can take responsibility for changing our internal state and shifting our perceptions. It feels good to look at things from a viewpoint that is more empowering to us. How can you choose to dwell in a state of peace?
How Can I Be Generous? We often get so hyper-focused on the laundry list of things that we forget one of the most crucial pieces of getting into the holiday spirit—giving. Take this time to step outside of your schedule, your obligations and your own stress and find a way to help another person. It feels good to give and there is no better way to expand yourself and those around you than finding a way to express your own generosity and putting some positive vibes out there in a world that needs it so badly. How can you express your generosity this holiday season? Sending my warmest wishes for a safe, and meaningful holiday season for all.
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he holidays don’t have to be synonymous with weight gain and overindulging. Instead of resorting back to old habits, why not get a head start on the New Year? By making a few small changes to your nutrition and lifestyle routine, you can stay in control and positive this holiday season. Here are some of my favorite practical fit tips for December:
Focus On Weight Maintenance: Holiday parties and massive amounts of food can make weight loss seem very intimidating during the holiday season. You may start restricting yourself to “save” calories for an event, but ultimately give in to overeating at the end of the day. Once the New Year rolls around, you have to do some “damage control” on the 10 pounds that mysteriously snuck up on you. My personal tip to clients during the holiday season is to focus on weight maintenance. Instead of stressing over losing weight, try your best to maintain where you are and not gain any additional weight during
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this month. Once the new year hits, you can get right back on track with your weight loss journey.
Avoid Skipping Meals This goes hand-in-hand with the weight maintenance concept. Skipping meals does not equal weight loss! If anything, starving yourself and going for a long period of time without food actually slows the metabolism down and can lead to weight gain. Feed your metabolism with wholesome, fresh, natural foods throughout the day. Listen to your body, and eat to nourish.
Incorporate More Fiber High-fiber foods include fruits, vegetables, and whole grains; these
items tend to be low in calories, but high in vitamins and minerals. Dietary fiber helps normalize bowel movements and aids regularity. Even more importantly, fiber actually helps regulate blood sugar levels by preventing insulin spikes. Fiber also moves fat through your digestive system at an efficient rate so that less of it can be absorbed. The average healthy adult should be consuming 25 (females) to 38 (males) grams of fiber daily.
Eat Your Calories, Don’t Drink Them Do you ever notice that alcohol doesn’t typically carry a nutrition facts label? You may be drinking away a bottle of wine without realizing how many calories even a glass is worth. If you’re trying to manage your weight, try to at least cut back on the size of your drink. Start with half a glass of wine and pace yourself throughout the night. Other items like soda, juice, and sugary beverages are just not worth the weight gain. Opt for seltzer, fruit-infused water, and unsweetened iced teas. There are a variety of new
sparkling water products with unique flavor combinations that can satisfy your taste buds.
Stay Active At Least three times/Week During the holiday season, we are typically taking in more calories than usual. Between holiday parties and coworkers bringing in festive treats, it can be easy for sugar and calories to add up. Try to offset your caloric intake by staying physically active at least 3x/week. Although any physical activity is better than nothing, setting a routine to exercise at least 3x/week can lead to a significant calorie burn and muscle gain.
Best wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season. Stefani Pappas, MS, RDN, CDN, CPT, is a Clinical Dietitian Nutritionist at St. Francis Hospital. She also provides private and group nutrition counseling at her office in Great Neck, NY. Visit her website www.StefHealthTips. com for more information or call 516225-1745 to schedule an appointment.
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a redesigned Naga motif (the brand’s legendary dragon icon). The strong, powerful silhouette is represented across key pieces including sculptural chokers, artistic coils and unexpected rings. The collection also features an expansion of the chevron-style Modern Chain collection, with highlight pieces including art deco-inspired drop earrings and cocktail rings and gold-capped wide cuffs. Barden, who took the helm in 2016, is the first woman to embody the role for John Hardy.
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2017 DVD Box Sets: A Gift For The Eyes BY DAVE GIL DE RUBIO dgilderubio@antonmediagroup.com
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he beauty of film and television is the medium’s ability to sweep us away on a magic carpet ride of imagination, wonder and memory. There’s plenty here to guide the gift recipient no matter where their tastes may lie.
The Strain: The Complete Series (20th Century Fox) Based on the graphic novel of the same name that was created by filmmaker Guillermo del Toro and novelist Chuck Hogan, the premise centers on treating vampirism as a viral outbreak dating back to ancient times. All 46 episodes of this four-season series are featured here on four DVDs.
Samurai Jack: The Complete Series (Warner Brothers) From the mind of Genndy Tartakovsky (Dexter’s Laboratory, Star Wars: Clone Wars) came this series about an unnamed samurai battling a shape-shifting demon who casts him through an interdimensional portal, where he ends up in a dystopian future. All 62 episodes from the show’s five seasons are featured here on five discs, along with making-ofs, a creator profile and commentaries. Only available as a Blu-ray as a standard DVD format is not available.
Harry Potter 8-Film Collection (Warner Home Video) Among the highest-grossing films of all time, the eight films that make up the Harry Potter franchise are repackaged and include three separate Blu-ray versions: Ultra HD, regular Blu-ray and a digital version that you can upload onto your portable device. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation—The Complete Series (Paramount) What the Velvet Underground was to rock bands,
The Godfather Trilogy: The Omerta Edition (Paramount Home Media) Exclusivity is the name of the game here as this set is only coming out as a limited-edition run of 45,000 sets. Trivia cards, a bonus disc of featurettes and trivia cards along with commentary from director Francis Ford Coppola pad out this set of four Blu-ray discs.
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CSI was to the forensic science world. While the original series ran from 2000-15, it was the springboard for three spinoffs. The 337 episodes are here on 93 DVDs along with featurettes, cast/crew appearances and 2015’s finale. Everybody Hates Chris: The Complete Series (Paramount Home Entertainment) Chris Rock’s autobiographical series set in Brooklyn that ran from 2005-’09 has all 88 episodes packaged in 16 DVDs. Bonus material includes behind-the-scenes extras about the series and the cast.
Porky Pig 101 (Warner Archive) Warner Brothers dipped into its voluminous vaults and emerged with a linear and themed set for Porky Pig that avoids the usual greatest hits presentation that’s usually taken. This five-DVD set includes 101 different Porky Pig cartoons from 1935 to 1943 and includes 99 blackand-white cartoons, two Technicolor cartoons and 14 distinct audio commentaries from numerous experts, including animation historian Jerry Beck (Nickelodeon Movies vice president), animator John Kricfalusi (Ren & Stimpy) and filmmaker Joe Dante (Gremlins). Quantum Leap: The Complete Series (Mill Creek) Before Scott Bakula was going forensic in the Big Easy by way of NCIS: New Orleans, he was time traveler Dr. Sam Beckett, who made Laugh-In: The Complete Series (Time Life) Hosted by comedians Dan Rowan and Dick Martin, this seminal sketch comedy series ran from 1968 to 1973 and helped launch the careers of Goldie Hawn, Lily Tomlin, Ruth Buzzi, Arte Johnson, Jo Anne Worley, Judy Carne and Henry Gibson. All 140 digitally remastered episodes are here on 38 DVDs and include bloopers, interviews, a cast reunion and a book.
100 Years of Olympic Films: 1912-2012 (Criterion) This set spans 53 movies and 41 editions of the Olympic Games and includes landmark documentaries like Kon Ichikawa’s Tokyo Olympia and Leni Riefenstahl’s Olympia. This set also comes with a lavishly illustrated, 216-page hardcover book, featuring notes on the films by cinema historian Peter Cowie, along with a letter from Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic Committee, a short history of the project by restoration producer Adrian Wood and hundreds of photographs from a century of Olympic Games. Available in either a 32-Blu-ray or 43-DVD set. The Mod Squad; The Complete Series (Visual Entertainment, Inc.) One of Aaron Spelling’s first forays into television production featured three young undercover cops whose counterculture looks allowed them to blend in and fight crime. In addition to featuring a prominent African-American character in a lead role, the 124 episodes that make up this 20-DVD set weave social commentary into their storylines.
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his trips with the aid of Dean Stockwell’s holographic sidekick Al in this Emmy Award-winning series. The five seasons worth of 95 episodes are spread over 18 DVDs and feature a number of notable celebrity guest stars.
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hances are there is someone in your life who is into photography. There are so many facets of the hobby—shooting film or digital, black and white or in vivid color, portraits or still lifes, macro or panorama, and the list continues. Whatever the focus or skill level of your gift recipient, you can find the perfect present. Here are a few ideas to start.
RhinoShield Add-on Lens iPhone users on your list would love to receive a RhinoShield Add-On Lens that augments the capabilities of the phone’s camera. Choose from Fisheye, Wide + Macro, Super Wide and 0.6X HD Wide Angle (pictured), or try them all to capture a range of unique photos. $24.99-$59.99; rhinoshield.io
LomoChrome Disposable Camera OneStep 2 Camera What’s old is new again! Inspired by the original Polaroid OneStep, the OneStep 2 blends classic design with contemporary style. This camera has a powerful flash and a longlasting battery and produces high quality prints instantly. $99.99; us.polaroidoriginals.com
Film cameras don’t have to be complicated. The LomoChrome Purple ISO 100-400 can produce some fun and funky shots with just the push of a button. It comes preloaded with color-shifting film and three color flash filters to mix and match. Buy in bulk and give as stocking stuffers. $21.90; shop.lomography.com
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Adventure photographers will love this alternative to a typical camera bag. The Matador Camera Base Layer provides full protection for a DSLR while also allowing full access. The opposite of cumbersome, the padded shell is comfortable and lightweight. Comes in four sizes. $59.99; matadorup.com
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The Brixton Messenger Bag by Ona Upgrade that nylon bag to premium Italian-tanned leather. This messenger bag by Ona can hold a camera, two to three lenses and a 13" laptop. The interior dividers are removable for a customized fit, and the exterior gets better with age. Shown in Antique Cognac. $439; www.onabags.com
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champagne portfolio is a collection that any lover of bubbly would want in their possession. A great last minute gift or perfect for New Year’s Eve, get your hands on Veuve Clicquot champagnes. No matter what the occasion or the person on your gift list, Veuve Clicquot has a champagne that will fit your every need. Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Who: For your best friends What: Structured and perfectly balanced, Yellow Label is an ideal everyday Champagne and the epitome of Veuve Clicquot style. Yellow Label has an intense, pleasant fragrance, with notes of white fruits, vanilla and brioche. A blend of fifty Crus, Yellow Label is a perfect example of harmony between delicacy and power Where: Enjoy at home this holiday while hanging the decorations or baking cookies SRP: $49 Veuve Clicquot Non-Vintage Rosé Who: For the food and champagne enthusiast What: This wine is perfectly balanced in the best Veuve Clicquot style of pink Champagnes and combines both elegance and flair. The refined fragrance reveals great notes of red fruits, dried fruits, almonds and brioche making it a delectably full champagne that can be enjoyed as a true delicacy Where: Pop a bottle and toast to traditions like singing carols or sending out your holiday cards SRP: $60
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SEAson’s Greetings Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2006 Who: For that very special someone What: The ultimate celebratory Champagne offering, La Grande Dame is an exceptional Champagne created to pay homage to Madame Clicquot herself—an audacious woman who embodied elegance, wisdom and passion in all her work and life. The 2006 La Grande Dame Rosé reveals notes of red fruits like cherry, wild strawberry, and red current with more toasted notes of hazelnut, cocoa bean and sweet spices. In the mouth it is plump and full of substance with a crisp and silky texture Where: Serve and impress guests at your formal dinner parties this holiday season SRP: $150
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es, it is being said. There are rules for regifting and whether you admit it or not, it is extremely resourceful to do so. But there are tactful ways to do it and not so tactful ways too. Regifting, giving a gift that you received to another person, has been happening for centuries, but there are some simple etiquette rules that should be followed.
Do not feel bad about regifting. There is a slight work around for this though. If you are regifting something seriously expensive, you might want to tell the giftee so they do not feel obligated to gift you back with something equally expensive.
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Not To Regift
The best gifts for regifting are gifts that you really believe are best suited for a specific person. There are times when the person to whom you are regifting will get enjoyment out of something that doesn’t suit your taste. Don’t regift just to get rid of the gift. Just because you don’t want the gift doesn’t mean the person you are giving it to does either. Personalize the new and unopened regift. Rewrap it, and definitely change the gift card that it originally came with.
Use common sense. Never regift a Christmas candle in the middle of the summer. Do not give anything monogrammed to your neighbor, unless, by odd chance, they have the same initials as you do. Do not regift handmade items or free promotional items like the tote bag from the perfume counter. Make sure your giftee is not related to the person who originally gave the gift to you. Do not discuss that your gift is recycled. It might be true, but you should not tell someone it is a regift.
An idea mentioned on www. regiftable.com suggests hosting a sort of White Elephant Party, when people gather together for the purpose of exchanging essentially impractical items. Just be sure that the original gift giver will not be in attendance.
Here’s how it goes: Each guest brings one wrapped regift. All guests draw a number. The regifter with the lowest number chooses a wrapped regift and opens it for everyone to see. The person with the next lowest
number can either take the opened regift or select a “new” wrapped regift. If they choose a “new” regift, they must open it for all to see. Each subsequent person is allowed to either unwrap a “new” regift or take any of the regifts already opened. If a regift is taken from someone, that person gets to immediately choose another “new” gift to open or they can get revenge by stealing someone else’s gift. When all the gifts have been opened, the person with the lowest number gets to trade with anyone or keep the regularly rejected regift they ended up with. So, maybe it is the gift that keeps on giving or it’s something you have a duplicate of—either way, make sure to thank the person who gave it to you with sincerity. If you cannot bring yourself to regift, some choose to donate their unwanted gifts to charity or sell them in an online auction.
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