Wednesday 28 May 2014

MARILYN MONROE: THE LIFE COVERS, 1952-1962

While the legend of Marilyn Monroe will always be closely associated with LIFE — her first cover shoot for the magazine, in April 1952, made by the great Philippe Halsman, remains one of the most famous and collectible covers in the history of the magazine — it might surprise some people to learn how seldom she actually appeared in the magazine itself.
There’s little question that LIFE recognized Marilyn’s singular, profound appeal from early on in her career, but she only graced LIFE’s cover six times while she was alive. (She appeared on several more covers after her death in August 1962, including later editions after the magazine ceased publishing as a weekly.) Six times — that’s fewer than Dwight Eisenhower, for example, while Liz Taylor holds the record with fourteen appearances on the cover of the premier photographic magazine of the age.
And yet . . . when one considers that Marilyn’s run of six covers occurred during a span of a mere 10 years, and that had she lived she might well have challenged Taylor’s supremacy, her close connection to the magazine — and, by extension, her centrality to the American conversation around fame, celebrity, sex and media in the 20th century — is cast in a much clearer, brighter light.
On top of all that, when one recalls that several of her covers are regarded as classics — her debut and a later Halsman, from 1959, of her jumping, glancing back over shoulder; the Ed Clark shot from 1953 featuring Marilyn and Jane Russell in form-fitting red sequined dresses; a Lawrence Schiller shot of a smiling Marilyn by a pool in June 1962, just two months before her death — the notion that Marilyn helped define what LIFE looked and felt like in the 1950s takes on far greater force.
(Speaking of the 1950s, please note what might be the most incongruous clash of word-and-image ever to appear on the cover of LIFE — or on the cover of any magazine, for that matter. In the very first slide in the gallery, and quite easily overlooked by anyone whose eyes are, understandably, drawn solely to the gorgeous woman gazing out from the April 17, 1952, issue of LIFE, one can read these rather dramatic, if head-scratching, words: THERE IS A CASE FOR INTERPLANETARY SAUCERS.
Indeed? There really is a case for flying saucers? Well, well. Fascinating. Now, if we can just get back to this rising young actress named Marilyn Monroe . . .)
In the end, the LIFE covers on which Marilyn appeared — we’re featuring seven here in this gallery, as well as spreads from the articles that accompanied them — are really just reminders of what a true movie star looked like six long decades ago. Seen today, more than 50 years after her death at the age of 36, do these pictures of Marilyn assume another, deeper resonance than they might have had for, say, a LIFE subscriber in Omaha or Minneapolis or a small town in North Carolina encountering them for the first time?
Probably, yes. But if we can, even for a little while, look at these LIFE covers of Marilyn with fresh eyes, keeping at bay the knowledge of what ultimately lay in store for the still-young, troubled, enigmatic superstar, there’s a chance that we, too, can see them all over again, as if for the very first time.
http://life.time.com/icons/marilyn-monroe-life-magazine-covers-photos/#1

Rihanna Quits Instagram

After her account was temporarily disabled, Rihanna has quit Instagram entirely. There will be no more pics of @badgalRiRi smoking two joints the size of your forearm in Amsterdam. No more pics of RiRi draped in furs in front of fireplaces, flashing her diamond studded grill, or lounging in barely-there bikinis on boats.

In the meantime, some imposters have created fake accounts for the star and she is not amused.
According to E-Online, Rihanna quit Instagram after the site accidentally disabled her account. IG is known for policing photos that are too racy and either deleting them or closing the account entirely. The photo sharing company told E that in Rihanna’s case it was a glitch. “This account was mistakenly caught in one of our automated systems and very briefly disabled. We apologize for any inconvenience.”

Beyonce, Jay Z Announce On The Run Summer Stadium Tour

The Carters have officially announced their rumored joint tour. Beyonce and Jay Z will head out on a 16-date stadium tour they're calling On The Run, to kickoff in Miami on June 25th and wrap in San Francisco on August 5. The tour is sponsored by Chase.
Chase cardholders as well as Beyonce Fan Club members will be granted access to a ticket pre-sale tomorrow, April 29, at 10AM. General pre-sale will be available at 10AM on May 1. $1 from each ticket sale will be donated to the Shawn Carter Foundation, which provides scholarships to underserved students. The donations are in partnership with Beyonce's #BeyGOOD initiative, which supports a number of charities.
The couple recently made surprise appearances during the first weekend of Coachella, with Beyonce popping in during her sister Solange's set and Jay Z dropping by Nas' midnight set in Indio.
Jay Z's tour with Justin Timberlake in 2013 brought in an average of $5 million a night, according to Billboard Boxscore.
June 25 -- Miami, FL (Sun Life Stadium)
June 28 -- Cincinnati, OH (Great American Ballpark)
July 1 -- Foxborough, MA (Gillette Stadium)
July 5 -- Philadelphia, PA (Citizen's Bank Park)
July 7 -- Baltimore, MD (M & T Bank Stadium)
July 9 -- Toronto, ON (Rogers Centre)
July 11 -- East Rutherford, NJ (MetLife Stadium)
July 15 -- Atlanta, GA (Georgia Dome)
July 18 -- Houston, TX (Minute Maid Park)
July 20 -- New Orleans, LA (Mercedes-Benz Superdome)
July 22 -- Dallas, TX (AT&T Stadium)
July 24 -- Chicago, IL (Soldier Field)
July 27 -- Winnipeg, MB (Investor Group Field)
July 30 -- Seattle, WA (Safeco Field)
August 2 -- Los Angeles, CA (Rose Bowl)
August 5 -- San Francisco, CA (AT&T Park)

Thursday 22 May 2014

Gambling Addiction:10 Ways To Stop Gambling And Stop The Harm Now




Gambling Addiction

Gambling addiction is brutal and highly destructive addiction. This addiction has many consequences that run the gamut from bankruptcy, job loss, depression, anxiety, loss of friends and family.. and of course suicide. This is why it is important for the addict to stop gambling or mminimize gambling harm sooner rather than later.

There is nobody that can be spared of a gambling addiction.If the propensity is there and you cross over that invisible line into problem gambling or gambling addiction, it will not discriminate.

If you are young, old, rich or poor, female, male, hispanic, educated, or uneducated, it really does not matter.This addiction does not care how intelligent you are, how wealthy you are,or how kind you are. An addiction to gambling sends people to jail, causes major social and occupation problems, mental instability,emotional breakdown, financial devastation, and even death. When a person with this addiction does not stop gambling the consequences are truly devastating.

Studies have show that gambling addiction has the highest rate of suicide of all addictions combined. This is most likely due to the financial consequences and gambling debt that can go on for ye

When people stop drinking.. they stop drinking and most likely can resume their lives as before. This is not to say that there are no lasting consequences to drinking or drug use.. there are, but most drug, alcohol, food, or sex addicts are not destroyed financially, having debts to pay back for years and years of their life.

This is where gambling addiction is different. It can affect the life of an addict for years to come. This is why it is so important to get help now... and find ways to get on with your life... reclaim your life, and empower yourself to get better.

It is not easy to quit gambling when you have a gambling addiction or a gambling problem. There are some ways, however, that you can help yourself before your life falls into shambles and you get to the point of no return. Here are 10 ways to help you to stop gambling so you can reclaim your life and restore yourself to a healthy way of thinking and living.
10 Ways To Help Quit Gambling Now

Here are 10 ways to help you quit gambling when you have a compulsive gambling addiction and your life is falling apart. These stop gambling tips will help you to get started on your way,

1. Make a decision on a given day when you wake up that you will not gamble. Decide that for this one day you will not gamble. If you have to do it an hour at a time, this is okay. Sometimes you may have to do it a minute at a time. This is okay, as you are promising yourself in a given moment that you will not gamble. Schedule your day in a very structured way so you do not have a lot of free time. This can really help a lot, as you will have no time to gamble.

2. Find something at that time to replace your gambling. One of the ways to quit gambling is to be able to find healthy replacements that will substitute for your gambling activities. Exercise, go shopping, go out with friends, or do some cooking. You can also rent a movie, or listen to some soft music or do some reading. Anything, and I mean anything not to go back to gambling. Your goal is to stop gambling, or at least begin to reduce gambling harm. I know that it is not easy, especially when you get such a high from your gambling. Doing these replacements, however, can help in some way. I empathize with the struggle that this can cause. Gambling can be such a powerful high, and replacing is never easy. I just suggest that you try, and see how it goes.

3. Remember the feeling when you leave the casino or lost a lot of money in an online casino or through sports betting. Think about how bad it feels when you lose a lot of money. Remember that feeling, and allow yourself to feel that despondency when you are having thoughts about gambling again. Sometimes these feelings can mimic exactly how you feel after a gambling binge. This can really deter you from going out and placing a bet. I have done this before, and just felt the feeling of the drive home from the casino. I must admit that these feelings have stopped me from taking that ride to the casino. Not all the time, but many times this tool has helped me.

4. Read as much as you can about gambling addiction. Educate yourself about the different types of gambling, and especially the type of gambling you participate in. Find out what type of gambler you are and whether or not you have a gambling problem and have crossed over this invisible line. Are you an escape gambler or an action gambler? Find out what some of your triggers are as this can help a lot. When you read about gambling addiction, especially the power that slots/pokies, fobt can have on our psyche, you may think twice about going out and placint that bet.

5. Purchase self help for gambling addiction books, or courses, or just regular books about gambling addiction. In addition, self-hypnosis for gambling problems are also shown to be helpful. In addition, join some Gambling Addiction/Gambling Problem forums online, or if you do not join, just read people's stories. When you read peoples' stories of gambling addiction you will realize that you are not alone. This is important, because sometimes as addicts and problem gamblers, we think that we are the only one with this problem This is really very far from the truth. You are really not alone, and many share the same plight as you. They are looking for answers, as well as support from other gamblers.

6. You may want to attend your nearest Gamblers Anonymous meeting for group support. There is also an online self help program called "Smart Recovery" if you are not into the 12 Steps. 12 Steps are not for everyone, however, it does not mean that you cannot join another support group. Having support from other gamblers who want to get better can be an important piece of your recovery.

7. Have a close family member handle your money. If you do not have money on your person, you will be less apt to impulsively go out and gamble this money away. This may be hard, but this will be an important step in your recovery. In addition, do not allow yourself access to ATM or credit cards. Just keep a small amount of cash with you so you are not tempted to spend the money gambling.

8. Make a list about how your gambling problem has affected your life in a negative way. Write as much as you can and list this in order. Do this on the left column of a sheet of paper so you have room on the right side. On the right side right about how your life will change for the better when you stop gambling.

9. Talk to a debt counselor about your gambling debts to relieve financial pressure and find out how to solve financial problems caused by your problem. This is important, because the financial stress that you have from gambling addiction debts can actually drive you back to gambling if not addressed. This is the strongest and most powerful consequence of this problem, and there is help available. Be sure to use a non-profit debt-help agency, and not one that is for-profit.

10. See a counselor that specializes in addictions, especially gambling, and talk to this person about your problem. This is truly important, because if your addiction is severe, you will need as much support as you can possibly get to stop gambling now.

Overall, gambling addiction is one of the hardest addictions to beat. It is also one of the most dangerous, because of the high suicide rate that is related to it.

If you have a gambling problem, try to quit gambling now, or at least try to reduce harm by gambling less. Put obstacles in your way of gambling such as casino self-exclusion. This can help a lot as well.

When you stop gambling, your life will improve, and you will reclaim your life that you once had before.

http://michelletee.hubpages.com/hub/Gambling-Addiction10-Ways-To-Stop-Gambling-Before-It-Is-Too-Late

Dealing With Sexual Addiction

Sexual addiction facts

Sexual addiction is a condition that involves the sufferer becoming excessively preoccupied with thoughts or behaviors that give a desired sexual effect.
More than 30 million people are thought to suffer from a sexual addiction in the United States alone.
Paraphilias are disorders that involve the sufferer becoming sexually aroused by objects or actions that are considered less conventional and/or less easily accessible to the sex addict.
Sexual addictions may be either paraphilic or nonparaphilic. Nonparaphilic addictions are classified by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) as sexual disorder, not otherwise specified.
No one factor is thought to cause sexual addiction, but there are thought to be biological, psychological, and social factors that contribute to the development of these disorders.
Sex addicts have been described as suffering from a negative pattern of sexual behavior that leads to significant problems or distress.
As is true with virtually any other mental-health diagnosis, there is no one test that definitively indicates that someone has a sexual addiction. Therefore, health-care practitioners diagnose these disorders by gathering comprehensive medical, family, and mental-health information to distinguish sexual addiction from medical and other mental-health disorders.
Many people with a sexual addiction benefit from the support and structure of recovery groups or cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). When sexual compulsions become severe, the sufferer may require inpatient treatment or participation in an intensive outpatient treatment program.
Seroetoninergic (SSRI) antidepressants, antiseizure medications, naltrexone, and medications that decrease male hormones have been found to decrease the compulsive urges and/or impulses associated with sexual addictions for some sufferers.
The prognosis of sexual addictions depends on a number of factors.
Prevention of sexual addiction may involve interventions that enhance self-esteem and self-image, addressing emotional problems, educating children about the dangers of excessive internet use, monitoring and limiting computer use, and screening out pornographic sites.
Sex addiction is associated with a number of potential medical, occupational, legal, social, and emotional complications.
Research on sexual addiction includes exploring potential risk factors and developing accurate screening and assessment tools for these disorders.

What is sexual addiction, and what are the types of sexual addiction?

As with other dependencies, sexual addiction is a condition that involves the sufferer becoming excessively preoccupied with thoughts or behaviors that give a desired effect. It involves spending an exorbitant amount of time thinking about and/or engaging in sexually addictive behaviors. Examples of sexual addictions may involve easily accessible or less accessible (paraphilic) behaviors. Examples of more easily accessible addictive acts may include having one-night stands or multiple affairs, contacts with prostitutes, viewing pornographic pictures or videos, or excessive masturbation. The sufferer may engage in behaviors like frequenting chat rooms, engaging in personal ads, or making obscene phone calls.

Statistics show that from about 10% to 17% of college-aged people suffer from a sex addiction at any one time. In the general adult population, the frequency of sexual addiction is thought to be more like 3%, translating to 17 to 37 million people with a sex addiction.

Paraphilias are disorders that involve the sufferer becoming sexually aroused by objects or actions that are considered less conventional or less easily accessible to the addict. Examples of paraphilias include fetishism (arousal by objects or specific body parts), voyeurism (arousal by watching sexual behaviors), exhibitionism (arousal by having others view his or her sexual behaviors) and pedophilia (arousal by sexual contact with children). When paraphilias include the sufferer having obsessions about the object of their desire, they may be considered sexually addicted. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) only refers to nonparaphilic sexual addictions in the category of sexual disorder, not otherwise specified.

Sexually addictive behaviors have been described in modern times for more than a hundred years. During the 19th century, people were described as frenetic masturbators and as having nymphomania, compulsive sexuality, and sexual intoxication. Although nonparaphilic sexual addictions are not yet formally included in the DSM, it was described in 1978 as addictive sexuality.

http://www.medicinenet.com/sexual_addiction/article.htm

The Unreleased Cut Album Review




This 15 track music album is a classic basing on the following reasoning.
It features humor, style, and elegance with a blend of creative stories.
Jay-P creates a blend of timeless hip-hop tracks that one can listen to over and over.
In God’s Green Earth he talks about being given a gift which he must utilize wisely for
his benefit and those around him in an unusual manner.
In Rock America he describes what it takes to take over the world music scene as an artist.
In My Type A Lady 69 Jay-P makes clear what type of girl he seeks, knowing every man desires
a certain kind of lady and every lady desires a certain kind of man to settle with.
In Exotic vs. Erotic he skillfully uses word play to describe an urban young man’s fantasy lady.
In Truly A Gentleman Jay-P uses irony to portray the fact that there are situations where you
may have to literally take off your gentleman’s outfit to get it done or you lose.

Factoring his diversity and versatility. i rate ''The Unreleased Cut" 5 mics
Reviewed by Music Lifer

Jay-P: The Leader of the Mainstream



Born Paul Omiria Epeju in Kampala, Jay-P also known as Jay P is a young musician and entrepreneur.
How he learned to write and sing main stream hip hop is something we just cannot explain and neither can he.
May be it is a gift from God.



Having been initiated to hip-hop and popular music in the early-mid 90’s as he sought refuge in music,
little did he know that he would actually start doing music.
Jay-P’s debut Credibly Evident, a 20 track CD is yet to be released to iTunes and other stores.
It features singles such as My City, Change Up, Credibly Evident and N**ga 4 Life. In a nut shell it is
about the life tales of a young modern day gangster seeking and paving his way to success while
trying to escape a life of crime, lawlessness and recklessness.


To him, hip-hop is a culture he did not invent and cannot run away from either. He intends to keep
that culture mainstream as he depicted continually garnering critical acclaim
Having tried to get a record deal unsuccessfully, Jay-P set out to start a record label, a brand he named
Recipe Records popularly known to his peers as “the Recipe”. The motive of creating Recipe Records
was to develop and nurture music talent to maturity to a point where their music can be pushed into
the market to generate royalties with the focus on mainstream music. He was later joined by one of
his peers “Dave” who partnered with him for the love of the game.


Aggravated by the future of his music, Jay-P became increasingly absent from school ultimately being
suspended for absenteeism at the age of 17. He engaged in selling drugs to make a quick buck to advance
his career. Having become aware of his skills, he realized he did not have to engage in contraband to
advance in life thereby investing his all in career development.
From his first venture Recipe Records, spreading his wings was inevitable, tying his wings not an option.
Attributed to his love for music, he is always on the lookout for emerging talent offering avenues to
penetrate the main stream

Jay P always wanted to do music he appreciated knowing that it would be appreciated by others an indicator
of how confident he was in his taste of music. Making music that can penetrate the world, from the ghettos
to the suburbs, the pent houses to the villas, from the streets to corporate avenues with the motive of imprinting
his brand of music in households and a diverse array of places world over.


Truth be told, mainstream hip-hop let alone mainstream music is a phobia for many a Ugandan born music act.
Very few actually venture there with an extremely high mortality rate. Many faint hearted have surfaced and
bow to criticism and public opinion abandoning the game. Jay-P has been called all sorts of things many unpleasant
nevertheless being the guy who begun with the end in mind, he continues to brush off diversions meant to divert
him from his course of action for victory.

Credibly Evident Album Review



This 20 track music album is a classic basing on the following reasoning.
It features humor, style, elegance and class with a blend of realist stories.
Jay-P creates a perfect blend of timeless hip-hop tracks that one can listen to tirelessly.
In Change Up, he tells about being on a Bonnie n Clyde travail with his lady in a one of
a kind manner.
In Political Bureau, he discusses the reality of the music industry politics.
In Credibly Evident he tells the story of a young hustler working to make it to the top of the
music industry escaping a crime life of guns and drugs in the midst of law suits.
In Can I Kick It, Jay-P borrows an idea for a hook from mentor jay-z and a Tribe Called Quests'
"Can I Kick It" singles coming up with a hot song.
In Nigga 4 Life, Jay-P adds positive aura to the nigga term using it to describe the kinda'
fella he is, hardworking, proactive and ambitious.

Factoring that. i say 5 mics for "Credibly Evident"
Reviewed by Music Lifer

100 most influential people in the music business

1 Eminem Bad-boy rapper Marshall Mathers III has sparked controversy with his extreme lyrics and courtroom battles with his former wife and mother (for lines such as "my mother smokes more dope than I do"), but he is an astute businessman with his own range of clothes. He also used his influence to persuade 75,000 young people to register to vote. And he doesn't do cheesy endorsements - he sued Apple for using one of his songs without permission.

2 Steve Jobs and Jonathan Ive The co-founder of Apple and his creative sidekick have revolutionised the music industry with the invention of the iPod. The iTunes music store has been heralded as the saviour of the industry.

3 L Lowry Mays As the chief executive of the world's largest media conglomerate, Clear Channel, Mays employs 60,000 people in 66 countries. A former associate of George Bush, Mays owns more than 50 per cent of rock radio in the US.

4 Doug Morris The chief executive of Universal has been in the music business for more than 40 years, starting out as a song writer and penning hits such as the Chiffons' "Sweet Talkin' Guy". Wields huge power in the industry.

5 Edgar Bronfman Jnr As chairman of the Warner Music Group, the 49-year-old father of seven oversees artists including Madonna and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. But he is planning to cut 1,000 jobs.

6 Andre 3000 The frontman of OutKast, Andre "3000" Benjamin is refusing to play the music industry's game and has threatened to quit music for film.He is about to star in Be Cool, the sequel to Get Shorty.

7 Jimmy Iovine A former producer, Iovine built up Interscope records, whose artists include Eminem and U2 in America. His recent contract with parent company Universal Music was worth $50m.

8 Sir Howard Stringer Chief executive of the Sony Corporation and highest placed Brit on the list. The saviour of Columbia Pictures and CBS Television, his next task is to launch Sony's online music store.

9 Bono The Irish rock legend has forged a second career as a campaigner on global issues, including Aids. When he is not managing the U2 brand, which nets about £35m a year, he is doing good deeds.

10 Chris Martin One minute the Coldplay frontman was a geek in an anorak, the next he was a world famous singer with two albums and a Hollywood star, Gwyneth Paltrow, on his arm.

11 50 Cent The bullet-scarred gangsta rapper signed by Eminem and Dr Dre has his own line of trainers. His new album and an autobiography about his upbringing in New York are out in the autumn.

12 Rick Rubin The most influential producer working today, he co-founded Def Jam, worked with Run-DMC and Aerosmith, made albums with Johnny Cash and produces the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

13 Rolf Schmidt-Holtz Chairman and chief executive of BMG, he oversees Avril Lavigne and Pink. Currently masterminding BMG's merger with Sony and expected to become chairman of the group.

14 Clive Davis The head of BMG North America was axed in 2000, and retaliated by setting up his own label and discovering Alicia Keys. BMG then offered him $150m to rejoin the company.

15 Simon Fuller The creator of Pop Idol and former manager of the Spice Girls owns 19 Entertainment, managing artists such as Gareth Gates. The Pop Idol format has been exported to 18 countries.

16 Sir Paul McCartney The 62-year-old former Beatle, who headlined the Glastonbury Festival on Saturday night, is currently on a summer tour of Europe and also has a new album on the way.

17 Britney Spears The show is not over. She duetted with Madonna and her last hit, "Toxic," was her first number one since "Oops! I Did It Again". She has a greatest hits album coming out next year.

18 Jack White Fans of the White Stripes frontman range from Iggy Pop to Joss Stone and he is dating the actress Renée Zellweger. He turned down $1m for a Gap advert.

19 Dr Dre The founding father of gangsta rap with NWA in the Eighties was behind artists including Tupac, Snoop Dogg and Eminem, and can claim much of the credit for the success of 50 Cent. Dr Dre recently decided to abandon recording the final album of his career, which was to be called Detox. He is currently producing Busta Rhymes' next album, due for release next year, and continues to work with rappers including The Game.

20 Van Toffler The president of MTV is credited with reviving the career of Ozzy Osbourne by bringing his dysfunctional family to the small screen. He also brought the wacky gore-fest Jackass to MTV.

21 Lyor Cohen

The new chief executive of US recorded music for Warner Bros.

22 Kanye West

The producer-turned rapper dubbed "the new Pharrell".

23 Bob Dylan The rock legend whose debut album was released 42 years ago.

24 Michael Gondry Music video director behind Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.

25 Dave Grohl Lead singer of the Foo Fighters.

26 Alan Levy The Frenchman who runs EMI.

27 Madonna The pop legend who now wants to be known as Esther.

28 Beyoncé Knowles Solo artist and former member of Destiny's Child.

29 Michael Bebel The boss of Napster, the now legitimate former music pirates.

30 Thom Yorke Radiohead frontman.

31 Rich Harrison R&B producer whose clients include Janet Jackson and Usher.

32 Yoko Ono John Lennon's widow and the chief curator of his legacy.

33 Terry McBride Head of Nettwerk Productions and manager-mogul to Dido

34 R Kelly R&B legend who is facing child-porn charges.

35 Spike Jonze Music video producer for the Beastie Boys and Fat Boy Slim

36 Antonio "LA" Reid R&B hitmaker turned Def-Jam chairman.

37 Linda Perry Grammy-nominated songwriter who penned Pink's "Get the Party Started".

38 Pharrell Williams & Chad Hugo, The Neptunes Music producers behind Justin Timberlake..

39 Jay Berman Head of the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry.

40 Dido The British female solo artist who has enjoyed huge international success.

41 Rod Smallwood & Andy Taylor Heads of music management group Sanctuary.

42 Usher America's favourite R&B singer.

43 Jeff Kwatinetz Chief executive of The Firm whose clients include Limp Bizkit.

44 Kevin Weatherly Head of Los Angeles radio station KROQ and the Infinity radio network.

45 David Bowie The rock star is recording an album.

46 Justin Timberlake The former boy-band member who has made it as a solo star.

47 Red Hot Chilli Peppers: Anthony Keidis, Flea, John Fruscianti, Chad Smith Californian rockers who have recently enjoyed a revival.

48 Jay Z Hip-hop legend who turned the Roc-A-Fella label into an urban lifestyle brand.

49 Prince The pint-sized artist is touring the world with his new album Musicology.

50 Norah Jones Ravi Shankar's daughter has sold more than 25 million records in her own right.

51 Korda Marshall Managing director of East West UK and the executive behind The Darkness and Muse.

52 Beastie Boys The rappers have now turned into political activists.

53 Mick Jagger & Keith Richards The pair have made more than $750m out of Rolling Stones tours since 1989.

54 Simon Cowell Pop Idol presenter and music tycoon.

55 Robbie Williams Former Take That member is planning new singles and a greatest-hits album.

56 George Michael The most-played artist on UK radio over the past 20 years.

57 Gwen Stefani The frontwoman of No Doubt

58 Tim Armstrong Californian rocker and songwriter.

59 Christina Aguilera US pop diva.

60 Big Boi Andre 3000's partner in OutKast

61 Bruce Springsteen Rock veteran whose tours still sell out.

62 Cliff Burnstein & Peter Mensch A&R men at Q Prime Management behind Metallica, Def Leppard and Shania Twain

63 Martin Dodd Senior vice president Worldwide A&R, Sony who masterminded Britney Spears's success

64 Timbaland R&B producer who made Missy Elliott and Aaliyah

65 David LaChappelle Pop photographer who was given his first job by Andy Warhol.

66 Cathy Dennis Former

90s pop singer turned songwriter.

67 Courtney Love The key custodian of Kurt Cobain's back catalogue

68 Metallica: James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammet, Rob Trujillio Veterans of heavy rock.

69 Axl Rose The front man of rockers Guns'N'Roses.

70 John Silva The manager of Nirvana who now oversees the Foo Fighters and the Beastie Boys.

71 Sharon Osbourne The power behind Ozzy.

72 Alex Jones Donnelly Editor of music policy, Radio 1

73 Missy Elliott Hip-hop singer who starred in a Gap advert with Madonna (sorry, Esther).

74 Nigel Godrich Record producer favoured by Radiohead and Travis.

75 Kelly Jones Stereophonics frontman.

76 Beck Individualistic artist whose record contract allows him to do whatever he wants.

77 Morrissey The iconic former frontman of the Smiths.

78 Noel Gallagher Oasis singer-songwriter.

79 Kylie Minogue Australian pop singer who has enjoyed enduring success.

80 Irving Azoff Manager whose clients include Christina Aguilera and the Eagles.

81 Russell Simmons The head of a $300m hip-hop empire.

82 Matt Bellamy The frontman of West Country indie band Muse, who headlined Glastonbury on Sunday.

83 Josh Homme The front man of Queens of the Stone Age.

84 Geoff Travis The indie mastermind behind the Strokes and the Libertines.

85 Janet Jackson Still going strong despite her "wardrobe malfunction" on stage this year.

86 Marilyn Manson The weird-looking rocker and bane of US Christians.

87 Joseph Kahn MTV video director who made the video for Britney Spears's Toxic.

88 Lil' Jon Rap DJ and producer.

89 Sean Paul Jamaican R&B star who has duetted with Beyoncé.

90 Alicia Keys Singer-songwriter who rose to fame as a teenager.

91 Danger Mouse Producer behind the Grey Album, a mix of Jay-Z and the Beatles.

92 Michael Parkinson The Saturday night chat-show host and Radio 2 DJ.

93 Vince Power The head of the Mean Fiddler Group, the festival promoters behind Glastonbury, Reading and Creamfields.

94 Jack Black Star of the film School of Rock.

95 Tim Westwood Veteran hip-hop DJ.

96 Liam Howlett The mastermind of The Prodigy.

97 Ryan Adams Singer-songwriter whose second album Love is Hell was rapturously received.

98 Rollo Armstrong Dido's producer, co-writer and brother.

99 Michael Eavis Founder of Glastonbury.

100 Mike Skinner The voice of The Streets, credited with capturing Britain in 2004.

40 most influential people in golf under 40

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15-year-old phenom Alexis Thompson is the youngest person who appears on the list.



There are flashy ways to leave your mark on the game at a relatively early age, like, say, shooting 58 or winning 14 majors. And then there are less glamorous but equally important ways, like discovering how to use restaurant grease to fuel greenskeepers' mowers or designing technology that makes golf easier and more fun to play (with the simple twist of a wrench!). These 40 people—all under the age of 40—have followed both paths. They are the game's up-and-coming generation of influencers, trendsetters and newsmakers, an eclectic mix of talent worth watching today and for many years to come.

Nominees for this ranking were solicited from a variety of sources, including but not limited to the PGA Tour, the LPGA, the United States Golf Association, The First Tee, the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, the American Society of Golf Course Architects, leading equipment manufacturers, and the editorial staff of the Sports Illustrated Golf Group. The finalists were determined by a panel of Golf Magazine editors.


PLAYERS
Ricke Fowler, 21, golfer, PGA TOUR
Pairs a skater 'cut and love of motocross with a killer homegrown swing that earned him two second-place finishes during his rookie season in 2010 and a ticket to the Ryder Cup. Titleist and Puma wasted little time signing him.

Natalie Gulbis, 27, golfer, LPGA Tour
She's won just one LPGA event, so there are plenty of players with more game. But better looks and marketability? Hardly. Gulbis has 16 sponsors, a modeling career and the ultimate branding vehicle: her own reality show.

Alexis 'Lexi' Thompson, 15, golfer, LPGA Tour
Qualified for the U.S. Women's Open at age 12, turned pro this past June and a month later finished just a shot back at the Evian Masters. The LPGA hasn't had a young player grab the public's interest and hold it since Nancy Lopez back in the 1970s. Maybe Lexi can do it.

Ryo Ishikawa, 19, golfer, Japan Golf Tour/PGA Tour
The Bashful Prince, as they call him, has won eight times on the Japanese Tour, the first W coming at age 15, and earlier this year shot a 58 in competition. Seems destined to be a star on the international level à la Isao Aoki and Jumbo Ozaki, and maybe snare Japan's long-sought first men's major championship.

Lorena Ochoa, 28, retired LPGA player
Retired from competitive golf earlier this year when she was the world's top player so she could focus on family and her foundation, which helps marginalized children and teenagers. She also helps fund La Barranca Educational Center, near Guadalajara, where more than 300 kids are educated and fed.

Rory McIlroy, 21, golfer, European Tour and PGA Tour
He's won twice—at Quail Hollow this year (thanks to a final-round 62) and in Dubai last—and finished tied for third at both the British Open and PGA. Major titles are imminent for the most buzzed-about Euro comer since Sergio Garcia (remember him?).

Anthony Kim, 25, golfer, PGA Tour
One of only five players in the past 30 years to win three Tour events before age 25, Kim was also a stud at the '08 Ryder Cup (2-1-1, including a 5-and-4 beatdown of Sergio Garcia). He struggled with injuries in 2010, but few doubt that he will quickly return to form.

Michelle Wie, 21, golfer, LPGA Tour
In 2006, Time named her one of "100 People Who Shape Our World." Things didn't quite work out that way. She finally won an LPGA event late last year, and has been on the bounce—if slowly—since she dumped the William Morris Agency as her handler and switched to IMG. She went 3-0-1 in the Solheim Cup for the U.S. last year, by far her best performance as a pro. She's still only 21, even if it feels like she's been on the scene for 30 years.

Tiger Woods, 34, golfer, PGA Tour
It has been a year he'd love to forget, though a recent Harris Poll showed he's still tied as the most popular athlete in America with Kobe Bryant. Dubious company, for sure, but a big indicator that really all Tiger needs to do to regain his standing with the public is, in the words of Al Davis, "Just win, baby."

INSTRUCTION
Sean Foley, 36, teacher, Core Golf Academy
Seemingly on the verge of becoming Tiger Woods's next swing coach, Foley mixes physics, kinetics, psychology, philosophy and a dash of hiphop with mechanical advice for the likes of Sean O'Hair, Hunter Mahan and Justin Rose.

Matt Killen, 25, teacher, The Club at Olde Stone (Bowling Green, Ky.)
Still the reigning boy wonder of teaching, his good ol' boy students include Kenny Perry and J.B. Holmes. Killen was only 19 when Perry started heeding his advice.

Gio Valiante, 39, sports psychologist
An associate professor of education at Rollins College in Winter Park, Fla., Valiante has helped Tour players such as Camilo Villegas, Chris DiMarco, Justin Leonard, Matt Kuchar, David Duval, Vijay Singh, Stuart Appleby and Fred Funk identify their performance fears and conquer them. Four of his PGA Tour clients have won this year, including Appleby, who shot a 59.

BUSINESS
Donald (Donnie) Trump Jr., 32, real estate developer
He's handling the development of the controversial Trump course in Aberdeen, Scotland, for the old man. In the end, the site will have 900 apartments, villas and a 400-room hotel—and the very traditional-sounding Scottish name, Trump International Golf Links.

Pete Bevacqua, 38, chief business officer, USGA
After serving as the managing director of the U.S. Open from '03 to '07, Bevacqua brought corporate partnership to the USGA for the first time, signing sponsorship agreements with RBS, IBM, American Express and Lexus. He also helped to implement the "Virtual U.S. Open Championship," an online video game that allowed users to compete with each other during the actual tournament. He oversees the USGA's broadcasting, membership, communications and digital media operations.

Robbie Henchman, 38, senior vice president, IMG Golf
International Management Group (IMG) is the game's heavyweight champ of behind-the-scenes operators. Henchman runs the booming Asia Pacific region for the company, and he built the LPGA tournament platform in Asia (where women's golf is far and away at its most popular), revamped the Australian Masters, and played a key role in developing HSBC Champions into the biggest tournament in Asia (and a WGC event).

Kevin Lynch, 37, head of recruiting, IMG
Over the past two years, Lynch (a former golf coach at Northwestern, Richmond and Kent State) has mined the amateur ranks to bring Danny Lee, Ryo Ishikawa, Jamie Lovemark, Matteo Manassero and Matt Hill into the IMG fold.

Alissa Super, 37, vice president, SFX World
She reps her brother (Tim Herron) and LPGA legend Juli Inkster, in addition to several rising LPGA players. She's known as a savvy marketer, and she's a pretty good stick herself (she won the '99 U.S. Women's Mid-Am).

MEDIA
Laura Hill, 34, senior director of communications, PGA Tour
Primary media liaison for the Tour's Championship Management arm, which includes the Players and Tour championships, WGC events, Barclays and the Northern Trust. No small chore in the eye of the Tiger storm this year.

Elizabeth Hutter, 35, producer, The Golf Channel
The only woman golf producer in the TV biz, she's in charge of TGC's LPGA Tour coverage. Among innovations she's helped implement are players wearing live microphones during Tour events, analysts interviewing players at the turn, and the "walk and talk," where an on-course commentator joins a player after her tee shot and chats with her.

EQUIPMENT
Alan Hocknell, 39, senior vice president, research and development, Callaway Golf
For years the force behind clubs at Callaway, Hocknell now drives the development of balls, Odyssey putters and electronic devices.

Matt Pringle, 38, manager of research and development, USGA
Inventor of the TruFirm device used to measure the firmness of greens to insure consistency. Also developed the Pendulum Tester, which is used to measure COR for driver heads. Lead engineer for the USGA's groove research over the past few years, and co-inventor of the GrooveScan portable measurement system.

Nate Radcliffe, 32, metalwoods development manager, Cleveland Golf
Co-developer of the HiBORE driver, which led golf into the geometry era of drivers and woods. Currently leading research on ultra-light metalwoods to reduce total weight of the club to generate greater swing speed.

Nathan Sargent, 30, R&D expert, TaylorMade
A mechanical engineer in the company's metalwoods division, Sargent developed a core feature in the R9 driver called "Flight Control Technology (FCT)," which enables golfers to adjust the left-to-right ball flight trajectory with a simple twist of a wrench. In 2009, the R9 was the game's best-selling driver.

COURSE DESIGN/GREENSKEEPING
Michael Nicklaus 38, design associate, Nicklaus Design, and owner/broker, Golden Bear Realty
He may never design as many courses as his old man, but the youngest son of Jack and Barbara Nicklaus took the lead on Applecross CC near Philadelphia, which debuted this summer. Baby Bear also runs Golden Bear Realty, a luxe real estate firm with nearly 40 agents in North Palm Beach, Fla.

Stacy Bonos, 39, turfgrass researcher, Rutgers University
Working to improve dollar spot resistance in bentgrasses and increased salinity tolerance of coolseason grasses. Think of her when you don't see any blotches on your course.

Christopher Gray, 38, superintendent, Marvel G.C. (Benton, Ky.)
Has won several environmental awards for his innovative thinking. Our favorite: modifying mowers to be fueled by grease collected from nearby restaurants.

Eric Greytok, 37, superintendent, Belfair G.C. (Bluffton, S.C.)
How's this for résumé fodder: the youngest super ever to host two U.S. Opens (2000 at Pebble Beach and '06 at Winged Foot).

Jason Straka, 38, senior designer, Hurdzan/Fry Golf Course Design
In a show of respect from his peers, Straka was one of the youngest members of the American Society of Golf Course Architects ever elected to its board of governors. He's currently working on a project in Brazil called Aguas Belas, and his Dundarave GC in Prince Edward Island has garnered acclaim despite its relatively low cost to build.

Bryce Swanson, 38, senior designer, Rees Jones Inc.
His recent refurbishing work at Atlanta Athletic Club's Highlands Course in preparation for the 2011 PGA Championship has drawn rave reviews. He's also done a facelift at Royal Montreal's Blue Course, and rebuilt Bellerive C.C. in St. Louis, a former host of several major championships.

GOOD OF THE GAME
Justin Timberlake, 29, entertainer
The pop star is the host of the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open, which benefits a network of hospitals that provide free care to children with orthopedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries and cleft lip. He's also the owner of Mirimichi GC in Tennessee, the first course in the U.S. to be designated as a certified Audubon International Classic Sanctuary and to have certification from the Golf Environmental Organization.

Amy Mickelson, 38, inspirer
The most high-profile Tour wife is in the throes of a brave battle with breast cancer that has given hope to many families and raised awareness of the disease among PGA Tour players and fans. Amy and a victorious Phil embracing at the Masters was the highlight of the 2010 season.

Dan Rooney, 37, PGA professional, founder of the Folds of Honor Foundation and Patriot Golf Day
This guy deserves his own gatefold. Folds of Honor provides scholarships to the spouses and children of troops injured or killed in conflict. Patriot Golf Day is a nationwide fund-raiser supported by the PGA of America, the USGA, the National Golf Course Owners Association and the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America. Rooney is the majority owner of Grand Haven GC in Michigan, as well as a residential developer. And, oh yeah, he's flown two combat tours in his F-16 over Iraq. Remember this guy next time you hear some Tour pro whine about fast greens.

Kevin Fletcher, 39, executive director, Audubon International
Golf courses have always been associated with green, but as "green" has taken on a new meaning and golf development has come under assault from some environmentalists, Fletcher and Audubon have embraced the game and its courses, educating developers and architects and publicizing the positive environmental, economic and social impacts of environmentally responsible course development and management.

Guy Garbarino, 34, director of outreach, The First Tee
Introduces and sells The First Tee National School Program to elementary schools across the United States. With 3,400 schools actively engaged, and a goal of 4,000 by year's end, Garbarino is helping thousands of kids learn golf fundamentals, and he's also doing what The First Tee program does best—promote personal character and development by incorporating its "Nine Core Values" into the curriculum.

Joshua Jacobs, 34, founder/president/CEO, TGA-Premier Junior Golf
Since its inception in six Los Angeles schools in the fall of 2003, TGA is now nationwide in 2,100 schools, reaching 90,000 students from kindergarten to 8th grade in 21 states. Its fivelevel program includes not only golf instruction and self-esteem enhancers, but also fundamental math, science, English and history.

Dawes Marlatt, 38, director of education, PGA of America
Since joining the PGA in 2008 has led a complete overhaul of the membership process at the PGA. He's now engaged with a diverse team of experts to revise the curriculum for PGA professionals, with a focus on how best to employ technology to teach golf and manage facilities and events.

David Normoyle, 32, founder, Normoyle Historical Consulting
Former assistant director and historian of the USGA museum in sleepy Far Hills, N.J., Normoyle—a Ph.D. candidate at Cambridge— is taking golf history to the people with his new firm that will help clubs, courses and resorts research and organize their individual histories. He's also the new Mr. Dottie Pepper.

Ben Sater, 19, philanthropist
At ages 2 and 10, Ben was a patient at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, in Dallas. He had trigger finger, a condition that can lead to permanent curling of the digits. At 11, he started KidSwing, a ninehole scramble for kids to raise money for the hospital. He raised $20,000 the first year, and this year, the eighth for KidSwing, he raised $128,000, for a total of more than a $1 million in less than a decade.

Kate Tempesta, 37, founder, Kate Tempesta's Urban Golf Academy
Golf in Gotham? Yep, Tempesta teaches hundreds of New York City kids the SNAG (Starting New At Golf) approach to the game in Central Park and playgrounds around Manhattan during the spring and on Long Island in the summer.

David Windsor, 39, teacher, Adaptive Golf Academy, Sarasota, Fla.
Has made it his life's mission to help injured veterans of Iraq, Afghanistan and Vietnam to learn golf, and has literally been a lifesaver for many of them. He has also developed new training curriculums that help hospitals around the country implement community adoptive golf programs online and train staff and therapists.


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