{"id":47593,"date":"2009-07-07T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2009-07-07T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailyvault.adishjain.in\/index.php\/features\/keeping-up-vol-21\/"},"modified":"2026-07-04T11:52:55","modified_gmt":"2026-07-04T11:52:55","slug":"keeping-up-vol-21","status":"publish","type":"feature","link":"https:\/\/dailyvault.adishjain.in\/index.php\/features\/keeping-up-vol-21\/","title":{"rendered":"Keeping Up (Vol. 21)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

MUSIC: Meeting Of Important People<\/b> \u2013 Hailing from Pittsburgh, PA, Meeting Of Important People is a trio that leans in the indie-pop direction. In turn, it is not surprising to report that the band has shared the stage with Blonde Redhead and Secret Machines. Start with tracks five (\u201cDead Man\u201d) and seven (\u201cMothers Pay More\u201d) from the self-titled debut and see if you dig the vocals and songwriting of frontman Josh Verbanets as much as this columnist does. (myspace.com\/meetingofimportantpeople<\/a>) <\/o:p><\/b><\/p>\n

BOOK: Leo Babauta \/ The Power Of Less<\/i> <\/b>\u2013 Founder of popular blog Zen Habits, Leo Babauta has been making waves with his new book, The Power Of Less<\/i>. Focused on increasing productivity while eliminating unnecessary clutter in one\u2019s personal and business lives, effective minimalism is the underlying theme. One reader\u2019s essentials may vary entirely from another reader\u2019s essentials, but it is important to realize that not every element of one\u2019s existence must be as it is now. (zenhabits.net<\/a>)\u00a0 <\/o:p><\/b><\/p>\n

\"ironmaiden_666dvd_200\"FILM: Iron Maiden: Flight 666<\/i> <\/b>\u2013 When the phrase \u201cworld\u2019s biggest band\u201d is thrown around, names like The Rolling Stones, U2, and Coldplay are generally brought up. Yet these days, Iron Maiden seems to be doing as great internationally as those aforementioned artists. Flight 666<\/i> is a documentary chronicling the British rockers\u2019 24-day journey in which 23 concerts were performed on 5 continents. All the while, frontman Bruce Dickinson is the pilot of the band\u2019s airplane. Seriously. At some times humorous, but at all times rocking. (ironmaiden.com\/flight666<\/a>) <\/b>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/b><\/p>\n

TOOL: Packwhiz <\/b>\u2013 A self-proclaimed \u201cpacking list generator,\u201d Packwhiz enables users to create a checklist for upcoming travel. Providing suggestions as based on destination and accommodations, it is a cost-free tool that encourages the more forgetful of travelers. In turn, it becomes less likely to forget essentials and absorb unforeseen new costs in your travels. (packwhiz.com<\/a>) <\/o:p><\/b><\/p>\n

ARTICLE: Productivity 501: \u201cProductive Time Of Day\u201d <\/b>\u2013 As discussed in prior columns, I enjoy articles in which multiple perspectives are presented. In this piece, readers are treated to a variety of opinions about how and when to get things done (\u201cGTD\u201d). Then, of course, there are the reader replies below for even further thoughts. While it may absorb a fair amount of time to get through everything, consider this a temporary hindrance on your productivity for long-term gain. (productivity501.com\/interview-productive-time-of-day\/3981<\/a>) <\/o:p><\/b><\/p>\n

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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, stay tuned for another 5 picks…
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