Elizabeth’s first studio-recorded cover: “Jealous Guy” by the very famous and legendary, John Lennon! After filming wrapped on the first season of Victorious last week, the cast gathered for a wrap party, and Gillies walked up to the series’ executive producer, Dan Schneider, saying shyly, “I have a little present for you.” She handed him a CD of her singing the Lennon classic, which the two talents from different generations had bonded over weeks prior on set. As a gift to the man who helped move this New Jersey-born talent from the Broadway stage of the coming-of-age musical 13 in front of national tween audiences on Victorious, Gillies called the show’s music composer and asked him to help her record an impressive take on the song. Elizabeth & him both share a strong love for this song. Song: “Jealous Guy” Artist: Elizabeth Gillies Album: “Covers From the Heart” Written By: John Lennon Original Song By: John Lennon Font: Palace Script MT Download Link: www.sendspace.com Program Used: Sony Vegas Pro 0.9 Personal Review: In the first minute of the song, we get to hear Liz and the piano all alone – that part maybe the best part of the song. Liz’s vocals are incredible in it, even without trying and reaching high notes. Her voice is very smooth, gentle & mature. The piano playing in the background was very good as well. If Liz played the piano part as well, I’m seriously clapping my hands for her cause both the piano and the singing were perfect! Then in the second part of …
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Reader’s Question:
Parenting without marriage appears to have become acceptable, as has participating in sexual liberties free from stigmas of past generations. Society functions, and families are still families. What purpose, then, does marriage serve now?
Grit, can you not commit without marriage? Seriously.

How To Handle Blame and Criticism

By Ivan Kelly

Blame and criticism are among the most damaging relationship problems that couples experience. Knowing how to handle it is one of the most important social skills that we can possess as we learn how to effectively cope with the negative attitudes and barbed comments of others.

We have to deal with all sorts of people, and there are many – including boyfriends and husbands – who’ve not yet learned that we respond better to charm and appreciation than to put downs and attempts to make us feel guilty.

Because of this, it is important that any relationship advice which aims to help should include techniques for dealing with these attacks quickly and effectively without allowing the situation to get out of hand.

Verbal strategies for coping with criticism and blame normally show how to deflect unwanted comments without causing further antagonism. With practice, it’s possible to become very adept at side-stepping hurtful comments from others and re-directing the conversation in the direction that you prefer.

A related skill is in learning what NOT to do. When we feel under attack, it is natural to become defensive. This can easily create a pattern of attack and retaliation, as can be seen even at international level when one country attacks another, which responds in kind, inducing further attacks. The hostilities then go back and forth.

The same effect can also be seen with family feuds. Folklore is full of tales about harm suffered by one party being passed down the generations as different family members are hurt, injured or killed and others carry out reprisals.

Valuable as these lessons are, they are short-term tactics to deal with immediate problems. Consider:

1. Also important is a long-term strategy as this will reduce the number of unhappy incidents which require these coping skills.

2. Applying a long-term strategy which is simple to use and has a broad impact on your life also means you’ll have to deal with blame and criticism less often and you’ll be able to cope more easily if you do.

3. Following a long-term strategy that is easy to apply in your daily life can also make a creative, positive impact. You aren’t simply responding to other people’s negativity but are actively building positive experiences.

A REAL solution to the pitfalls, problems and conflicts you presently face involves a strategy which shows you how to build a life that is a lot more likely to attract more love, respect and appreciation with fewer relationship hassles.

If you are ready to experience more love and harmony in your life, go for a long-term solution.

A number of useful books have been written to show readers HOW they can get past relationship problems and gain more love and harmony. The best of these will describe simple processes, and examples, that readers can easily follow and quickly apply to make a HUGE difference in their lives. Check this out: