Month: September 2017

Chai means tea. “Chai Tea” is redundant,
and it doesn’t make any sense whatsoever to
ask for some “tea tea.” If I owned a store and
someone came in using the phrase “Chai Tea,”
I’d probably get away with selling him/her my
oldest & crappiest bag for a hundred dollars
an ounce more than it’s worth because she/
he just revealed to me that they won’t know the
difference (and may even subsequently thank me
about it later like a fool).

We’ve got Black, Green, White, and Herbal.
There are times, however, when we have to
forbid ourselves from having caffeine, on those
days a good Rooibos or Ginger Tea can provide

Mornings are something else for me. My
body seems to be the type that has the most
positive energy and mood as soon as I wake up.
Unfortunately, this dissipates quickly as soon as
I attempt to do anything other than sit with my
thoughts or read a book.
THE MOST IMPORTANT part of my day is
morning quiet time. Now I do understand and
am well aware that I have the unusual luxury of
being able to wake up at 9:AM and sit still either
reading or meditating until Noon before I decide
to do anything with the day, BUT rest assured, I
too have days where I am to be somewhere by
8:AM. On those days I find it best to wake up 2
hours earlier and either sit still and think about
the day or read for at least 30 minutes before
starting in on the tasks ahead.
QUIET TIME! Without it, burnout

I’m sure most people when they think of “Rock
Star Recipes,” they think of the lot of us drinking
Jack Daniels for breakfast and doing a couple of
needles full of heroin for lunch. That may be how
it used to be in the industry, but life requires more
flexibility than the “party all night, sleep all day”
axiom that prevailed with our musical forefathers.
Don’t get me wrong, I have plenty of nights
where I come home late and am ready to crash
until 2:PM the next afternoon. But, I’ve also got
conference calls and publicity appearances in
various different countries and timezones on the
same day, not to mention interactions with my
fans and friends on social networking platforms,
as well as in person meet and greets.
Let’s face it, our forefathers didn’t have a flat
technology-connected world propelling their
careers. They physically went from city to city,
country to country to meet fans and promote
their endeavors, and that’s it. All though David
Lee Roth is filled with some great advice, part
of me thinks he would have spiraled into a Bret
Michaels style stroke and sleep deprivation
psychosis in a matter of months if he were to be
active in today’s demanding lifestyle.
I know. I’ve lived the stereotypical rocker life too.
Back in the 90s and early 2000s when we were
just starting out as a band, a common breakfast
for me would be a lot of smoke, 12 beers, and a
fistful of Xenadrine. If it was a video shoot day,
we would wrap up by nightfall and would party
until we passed out – with me usually being the
last one up, awake, and still going. Our food
choices were ridiculous.
When Ryba and I were roommates and were
writing and recording initial Anand Clique and
A&A tracks, we were also college students at
UIC (the University of Illinois at Chicago). I
irresponsibly consumed a pound of ground beef
every day, and my only vegetable was probably
whatever was on a pizza. If it weren’t for Zantac
prescriptions (and some great David Lee Roth
advice that would allow you to keep your immune
system up even when sleeping on a bus) I’d
be dead by now; and keep in mind that I’m
neglecting to mention much of the body-taxing
partying details on top of it all.
I remember a period where every night for an
entire summer, during times when I wasn’t out
until dawn after my “day” job of playing bar
mitzvahs and weddings, I’d go to bed early and
wait

It’s true that entertainers are subjected to a life
defined as feast or famine. When we’re first
starting out it’s quite literal and after success has
hit, it rings true emotionally and physically. The
ups and downs are part of the excitement of
the fast-paced life, whether you’re a rock star, a
CEO, a parent, or a student. They are also the
reasons why our physical and emotional health
can be so important in order to not spiral out of
control. A daily dose of of the drive-through just
doesn’t cut it for us no matter how “easy” the
option looks. The foods that we accept as part
of our daily lives without question only appear
to give us freedom of choice through ease of
consumption, but in reality

Just because the sun’s rays may not be blazing doesn’t mean your skin isn’t in dire need for a little
more extra love and care.
As the temperatures outside start to cool down one of the key points to remember is that a lack of
moisture in the air can lead to higher chances for dry skin. So, switch out the blotting sheets and facial
misting sprays for a long lasting moisturiser that’ll not be too heavy, but still get the job done. For those
weekends when the time isn’t an issue indulge in intensive facial masks that’ll give your skin that extra

Being slaves to high rising cable costs may soon become a thing of the past.

When moving into a new home, it used to be that seeking out cable provider, waiting hours for the technician and making sure all desired channels are working just fine used to be as routine as making sure the electricity was in place and ready to go.  

The crucial need for entertainment has become such a regular part of our everyday lives, that living without it is almost unthinkable.

How is consistently being ripped become a normal way of life?

For the longest time consumers only accepted the fact that their rapidly increasing cable bills were simply a part of life. Some of these monthly statements can reach astronomical heights of the upper 400’s. These high numbers are hardly an exaggeration rather for the longest time they’ve been accepted part of life to most American homes. It’s astounding how fast multiple cable boxes and premium channels combined with regular service can add up.

By Mary Thompson –

One of the oldest crimes known to man…
Wanting to get something from nothing isn’t anything brought upon by the technology of the .com age.
Pirated otherwise known as counterfeited items have been in circulation since merchants have tried to
earn more with spending a lot less. The popular business term of, you’ve to spend money to make
money is hardly a recognised word to what is

They’re cheap and fit just right, does it get any better than that?
We’ve all seen those ads for companies claiming to send samples of cosmetics that would otherwise
cost entire paychecks or more. These deals are further sweetened by the claim that not only are they
going to cost less than weekly metro tickets, but they’re customized as well.
All beauty is created equal, but its varieties are vast…
The process of finding just the right shade, hair product or facial treatment takes less than five minutes.
Most of these beauty bundles require some

When schedules are tight and there’s no room for hours of primping.
With the fast-paced life styles, so many women tend to lead these days. It would be a far cry
from reality to think that anyone has the time to maintain a strict beauty regimen every morning.
This is especially true during those mornings when all that’s left is a few minutes to try and look
presentable before face the world. Then there are those days everyone’s familiar with when
resorting to applying makeup on the way to the office seems to be the only viable option.
Kiss eyeshadow palettes and eye liners good bye!
Trying to apply eye shadow or eye liner while in a rush or