Rainmaker Rewind: How Advice Columnist and Author Heather Havrilesky Writes, Part One

Rainmaker FM rewind
We always have great guests on Rainmaker FM, and this week is no exception …
This week’s Rainmaker Rewind features an interview on The Writer Files with advice columnist and author Heather Havrilesky who chats about her writing process as well as the many hats she’s worn over the last 20 years.
Plus, I’ve included my favorite Copyblogger post from the last week and eight more must-read articles for you.
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  1. This week on Rainmaker FM, Kelton Reid interviews advice columnist and author Heather Havrilesky on The Writer Files: How Advice Columnist and Author Heather Havrilesky Writes, Part One
  2. This week on Copyblogger, Pamela Wilson explores how business owners can keep up with the demands of content marketing: The Content Marketing Continuum: How to Create Content to Meet Customers’ Needs
  3. Paul Jarvis explains why you should try giving notice every single day: I’m giving notice
  4. Managing creative teams effectively may require additional skills. Here are six from Fast Company that you might need: 6 Habits Of Creative Managers
  5. Set yourself up to win with seven practical work-from-home tips from Business 2 Community: Get On the Productivity Train: How to Successfully Work from Home
  6. Listening to music may make the daily commute tolerable, but streaming a podcast through your headphones can make it disappear. The New York Times explains what’s happening: This Is Your Brain on Podcasts
  7. Success in life and work is often a matter of attitude and beliefs, and YFS Magazine explains why that applies to entrepreneurs: Dear Wantrepreneur: These 4 Toxic Thoughts Are Killing Your Success
  8. Intelligent people’s good habits are often highlighted, but this visual from Tech.Co explores the good and the bad: The Bad and Good Habits of Smart People [Infographic]
  9. From infographics and SlideShares to articles and memes, marketers and bloggers can never have too much help coming up with ideas for compelling, relevant content. ProBlogger explains how to decide which type to use for your business: The Best Research Tools for Finding Kick-Ass Content
  10. Marketing Profs looks at what neuromarketing can teach us about consumers: What Neuroscience Can Teach Us About Marketing

[SPOILER] Eunji and Ailee face off in a vocal match on 'Finding Sugar Man'


Ailee and Eunji, both of whom are known to possess power vocals, went head to head on the February 23 broadcast of 'Finding Sugar Man.' 


Ailee, who was teamed up with Yoo Jae Suk, sang a reinterpreted version of Jung Il Young's original ballad track "Prayer." The piece was spiced up with hints of British rock, and Ailee's voice was the perfect complement to the guitar and piano. 

Meanwhile, Eunji was teamed up with Kim Je Dong and sang K2's "To Her Lover," which was originally a ballad track and had orchestral instruments added to it for a dramatic effect. 

It was neck and neck, but in the end, Eunji took more audience votes, having moved the hearts of those in their twenties and forties. 

Check out the performance clips and let us know whose vocals you think were better! 
















Khloe Kardashian Explains Her New Relationship With Lamar Odom After NYFW Appearance: "We're Not Back Together"


Khloe Kardashian, Lamar Odom
Khloe Kardashian, Lamar OdomKevin Mazur/Getty Images for Yeezy Season 3
Khloe Kardashian is sticking by the vows she took the day she said "I Do."
While she has been separated from her former husband, Lamar Odom since filing for divorce in 2013, the 31-year-old has remained fiercely by his side since the day he went unconscious from a drug overdose and was rushed to the hospital in October 2015.
"I was told when I did go to the hospital that he had four hours to live and make your peace with this and I was not going to accept that answer," she told the hosts of The Talk. "This is not the way this man is going to go out."
Since that day, Kardashian stayed devotedly by his side, calling off their divorce and even arranging flights for Odom's children to visit him in the hospital in Las Vegas. Nearly five months after intense hospitalization and subsequent private rehabilitation, the former NBA athlete finally made his first official public appearance at Kanye West's New York Fashion Week season debut—a move that made Kardashian feel a bit on edge. 
"He wanted to go to Kanye's show so badly. I had so many reservations. I was so nervous," she revealed on the show. "I was just so protective. I'm still so protective."
Despite her concerns, Odom's first public steps went off without a hitch. "He walked in on his own with Kanye and he went to Madison Square Garden where he used to play," she gushed. "It was so just impactful. It was beautiful."
Khloe Kardashian, Lamar Odom, Kardashian WeddingAlbert Michael/startraksphoto.com
As a visible caretaker to the athlete, many have speculated that the former pair has resumed romantically, but Kardashian asserts they've just taken on a different kind of love.  
"We're not back together. We're not at all. I love him with every fiber of my being…but we were married and I shared that union with him," she explained. "I didn't want for our divorce to happen, but it happened for many reasons and that doesn't mean I just forget about this person."
She hasn't forgotten about Odom, nor has she forgotten about the solemn promises she made the day she married him in 2009. 
"I still believe in my vows of being there for him," she admitted. "I know it's confusing. it's very confusing. It's not a romantic place. It's coming from a place of real care and concern and love."
Anyone who can't wrap their minds around the concept is—for Kardashian—far too restricted. 
"I don't think love just because we're not romantically involved means I can't care about someone," she said. "I find that so simple-minded."

Jonghyun shows great love for Taemin as he claims to be the first Taemin mom




SHINee's Jonghyun showed strong support and love for his fellow member Taemin and his solo album.

On February 22, Jonghyun updated several tweets referring to Taemin. His tweet full of love reads, "My son! Good luck on this new start~~ ^^~* Lee Taemin fighting ♡ My Son fighting ♡ First album fighitng ♡ Go big my son ♡"

Another tweet was added shortly as it said, "His dance was so powerful.. I was worried that my son's legs were going to get broken~~^^~~* I shed a bit of tears as I was saw him dictating the stage like a pro~ ☆ My Taemin is all grown ♡."

Lastly, Jonghyun made a clarification to his fans as he tweeted, "Everyone, we have to accept what needs to be accepted. I was Taemin mom from our trainee days. Even if you guys were fast, probably 3 years after me. The very frist Taemin mom was me. - From 11 years Taemin mom Jonghyun with pride-"

Jonghyun sure did showed overflowing love and support as the first Taemin mom! 





























Double S 301 takes home first trophy since sub-unit debut!



The seniors are back and taking home the wins!

Double S 301, a new sub-unit of SS501, has now grabbed their first trophy since making their debut with "Pain"!  'The Show' awarded them with the win, making it the group's first trophy after seven years or so.

It must have been a wave of nostalgia for the boys to promote together again and now win, too!  Congratulations!




Rory Feek reflects on 'week to remember,' Valentine's Day with Joey

Rory and Joey Feek had "a week to remember," according to the title of Rory's most recent blog post.
Between Valentine's Day, their daughter Indiana's second birthday and the Grammys — where the married couple was nominated for "Best Country Duo/Group Performance" — it sounds like his description was spot-on
From 'This Life I Live' by Rory Feek
The couple shared a special moment on Valentine's Day: their first cuddle since Joey entered hospice care in November.
"There have been big parties for little people and small losses with great lessons… and we even had a romantic night filled with more love for each other than we even thought was possible," Rory wrote on ThisLifeILive.com. But mostly, this has been a week filled with thankfulness.
It's a bittersweet time for the couple, with Joey in full-time hospice care after battling cervical cancer since 2014. Having neither expected the nomination nor knowing if they would get to see the results together, Rory explained that the year's more important gift was that of perspective.
"I've said before that just being nominated is enough," he wrote. "But after having more time to think about it… that's not actually true. Instead, I would say that just being able to wake up and look into the eyes of the people we care about and tell them that we love them is enough. Everything else is just icing on the cake."
The couple even joked about how there was "always next year."
To celebrate Valentine's Day, Rory wrote, the two enjoyed a takeout spread of sushi, one of Joey's favorite foods. Despite having little appetite in the preceding weeks, Joey "had the greatest time," donning makeup and a nice shirt for the occasion — along with a corsage that had been sent in the mail. "I hadn't even seen a corsage since my senior prom," wrote Rory, who wore a matching boutonniere.
The most special part of the evening? An unexpected cuddle, when Joey asked Rory to "lay down with me and put your arms around me" after the meal. The two hadn't shared a similar moment since Rory entered hospice care in November. "For one sweet half-an-hour … that changed on Valentines day," Rory wrote.
But perhaps the week's greatest victory came with daughter Indiana's second birthday, another event the couple didn't know if they'd experience together.
"We made it," Joey told her husband, crying. "We made it."
From 'This Life I Live' by Rory Feek
Rory wrote that he would "let Indy’s face tell the story."
The family decorated the room where Joey is staying so the whole family could celebrate together … and Indiana celebrated hard when it came time for cake.
"Thank you Lord that we were able to all be together for this special day, for this special week," Rory wrote.

Thank you, thank you, thank you."

UD Las Palmas v FC Barcelona: Tough test survived in Canary Islands (1-2)

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Luis Enrique has often said of late that he’s wary of playing teams that are fighting for First Division survival. The recent trips to Levante and Sportingwere far from easy, and his team was also made to a lot harder than might have been expected to take three points from Saturday’s visit to Las Palmas.

Goal each for starters

With Busquets suspended and Piqué left at home, the Barça boss also opted to leave Ivan Rakitic on the bench, but a nevertheless fearsome starting eleven powered into the game. It took just six minutes for them to open the scoring. Jordi Alba picked outLuis Suárez to perfection and the latter smacked home his 26th league goal of the season.

Arsenal draw in FA Cup

Barça's Champions League rivals Arsenal were held 0-0 in the FA Cup fifth round by Championship leaders Hull City. Arsène Wenger chose to rest several key players, presumably with an eye on Tuesday's game. They’ll now have to play a replay, although it’s not clear exactly how the game is going to squeezed into what is already a tight schedule for the Gunners.
With the colours the teams were wearing, it almost looked like he’d just scored for Uruguay against Brazil. To add to the illusion, four minutes later Las Palmas were back level when their Brazilian strikerWilliam José converted a back-heeled assist from Jonathan Viera. Ten minutes gone and an electrifying game was back to all-square.

Neymar re-establishes lead

The goal fired up the home fans and although they were let off the hook after 27 minutes when Suárez nodded a simple header wide, the Canary Islanders responded well. Barça were not on top of this game.
That changed after 39 minutes thanks to a goal involving all three of the trident. Messi’s shot off a Suárez assist was parried away by keeper Javi Varas, but only as far as Neymar Jr. The Brazilian scored, and the Catalans would be taking a 2-1 lead into the dressing rooms at half-time.

Intense battle

Immediately after the restart Suárez was frustrated once again, slamming a perfect headed assist fromDani Alves straight at Varas. That wasn’t the last of the chances Barça couldn’t afford to waste against a Las Palmas team, led by the fleet-footed Viera, that showed little sign of flagging despite the game’s relentless pace.
As the minutes ticked by, Barça couldn’t kill of the game. Meanwhile, Las Palmas grew more and more hopeful of sneaking an invaluable point to boost their bid to avoid relegation, with former Barça B manSergio Araujo causing plenty of danger when he came on as a substitute.
The game remained intense right through to the final whistle, when Luis Enrique and Barça fans around the world breathed a huge sigh of relief. The six-point lead remains intact, and thoughts can now turn toArsenal and the return of the Champions League.