{"id":47560,"date":"2008-12-22T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2008-12-22T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailyvault.adishjain.in\/index.php\/features\/keeping-up-vol-7\/"},"modified":"2026-07-04T11:54:03","modified_gmt":"2026-07-04T11:54:03","slug":"keeping-up-vol-7","status":"publish","type":"feature","link":"https:\/\/dailyvault.adishjain.in\/index.php\/features\/keeping-up-vol-7\/","title":{"rendered":"Keeping Up (Vol. 7)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here are 5 quick picks for you, the loyal reader:<\/o:p><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

\"thestills_oceans_150\"ALBUM: The Stills \/ Oceans Will Rise<\/i><\/b> \u2013 In recent years, attention has been drawn to Montreal as a \u201cnew Seattle\u201d for its export of great bands. The Stills is among the noted pack with The Arcade Fire.\u00a0 I first discovered The Stills a few years ago when a track of theirs (\u201cChanges Are No Good\u201d) was bundled with a download of Winamp.\u00a0 Well-textured, lush rock to say the least.\u00a0 If unfamiliar, use \u201cBeing Here\u201d and \u201cDon\u2019t Talk Down\u201d from their MySpace page as starting points. (myspace.com\/thestills<\/a>)<\/o:p><\/b><\/p>\n

BOOK: Chris Jericho \/ A Lion\u2019s Tale: Around The World In Spandex<\/i><\/b> \u2013 Although known today as a WWE superstar, cable TV personality, and recording artist, things weren\u2019t always so rosy for Chris Jericho.\u00a0 Chronicling his early years as a pro-wrestler, A Lion\u2019s Tale<\/i> primarily focuses on Jericho\u2019s work in Mexico, Germany, Japan, and the lower-tier organizations of United States and Canada before making it to the big leagues.\u00a0 Always looking at hard times with a laugh, this autobiography is full of amusing anecdotes and what-not-to-do\u2019s.\u00a0 Ultimately, this is a fast read and one need not be a wrestling fan to finish reading it in the matter of days.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (chrisjericho.com<\/a>)<\/b> <\/o:p><\/b><\/p>\n

SHOW: \u201cduder.\u201d \u2013<\/b> Simply billed as a \u201cweb comedy series,\u201d \u201cduder.\u201d is the creation of New York City-based writer\/producer Matt Kirsch.\u00a0 A staff writer for The Onion, Kirsch also stars in the show as Glen.\u00a0 Perhaps a bit coarse for the Bible Belt, \u201cduder.\u201d is likely to appeal to fans of shows like \u201cCurb Your Enthusiasm\u201d and \u201cIt\u2019s Always Sunny In Philadelphia\u201d; its characters look and sound like everyday people.\u00a0 All episodes are available for free streaming.\u00a0 (dudershow.com<\/a>)<\/b> <\/o:p><\/p>\n

TOOL: Genius <\/b>\u2013 Have you downloaded the latest version of iTunes?\u00a0 If so, have you used the Genius feature?\u00a0 If you have, then you can move to the next pick.\u00a0 If not, it is surely worth your time and attention.\u00a0 As requested, the feature makes recommendations and creates playlists based on what is in your library.\u00a0 In turn, it takes little effort to stay current, or even enjoy what you have.\u00a0 (apple.com\/itunes\/whatsnew<\/a>) <\/o:p><\/b><\/p>\n

ARTICLE: Tom Hoobyar \u201cTom\u2019s Twelve Laws of Life\u201d<\/b> \u2013 It seems that most people are under the impression that there is a time for business and a time for one\u2019s personal life.\u00a0 But Tom Hoobyar \u2013 a former Silicon Valley CEO \u2013 has written a list of \u201claws\u201d to apply to one\u2019s life.\u00a0 Nothing applies to everyone, but Hoobyar puts in these in perspective to his life and challenges readers to do the same.\u00a0 At worst, you have yourself a little conversation for the dinner table. (nplco.com\/news\/2008\/12\/11\/toms-twelve-laws-of-life<\/a>)<\/o:p><\/b><\/p>\n

As always, if I\u2019m missing something that\u2019s worthwhile and deserving of column space, please reach out with an e-mail: darren.paltrowitz@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/o:p><\/i><\/p>\n

In the meantime, Happy Holidays to you and yours.\u00a0 Stay tuned for another 5 picks…<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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