Navigate every nook and cranny in DC’s oldest Get the scoop on what's happening in Georgetown Learn more about the organization that enhances Georgetown’s commercial district Frank Vignola stunning virtuosity has made him the guitarist of choice for many of the world’s top musicians Stanley Jordan has consistently displayed a chameleonic musical persona of openness Be it bold reinventions of classical masterpieces or soulful explorations through pop-rock hits to blazing straight ahead jazz forays and ultramodern improvisational works-solo or with a group-Jordan can always be counted on to take listeners on breathless journeys into the unexpected Get the weekly scoop on sales & events in Georgetown EnglishEspañol The first time neuroscientist Nicole Vignola held a brain in her hands she thought that within it lay an entire person’s life This moment sparked a cascade of questions: What makes us who we are Can we rewire our brains to change our habits and improve our well-being As the author of the book Neurohabits: Break the Loop she believes the key to it all lies in brain plasticity: “We all have habits and behaviors that hold us back from reaching our full potential we now understand how to change our minds to change our lives.” Nicole Vignola not only explains how brain plasticity works but also shows how we can use our behavior and thoughts to make meaningful and lasting changes in our lives getting out of the stress cycle… all of that is possible,” she says And she adds: “If there are habits and behaviors standing in the way of the person you want to become The habits you build today will determine who you are in the future.” Argentina Colombia Switzerland Belgium Mexico United Kingdom Uruguay Peru Venezuela If ever there was a player that personified resilience this season, it has to be Angel City FC defender Mary Alice Vignola The defender missed most of the 2022 season with injury A great season for club led to National Team spotlight She also earned herself a two-year extension at the finish of this season one that many looked forward to as she appeared set to really take steps towards being looked at as one of the best defenders in the league can be cruel and this season for Vignola was less breakout — Angel City FC (@weareangelcity) October 5, 2024 you would think it was a down year for the Ohio native She made 17 appearances throughout the NWSL regular season She finished the season with 78% passing success percentage but only had 366 passes She did finish the season with two assists and even got on the scoresheet for the squad but it’s also important to look at the season in context Vignola may not have had the absolute meteoric season that we all may have expected but she also spend a majority of this season dealing with injuries she did seem to have little knocks and niggles that hung around for most Despite the struggles with staying healthy winning 80% of her tackles and coming away with 16 interceptions this season to go with her 20 aerial duel wins — Angel City FC (@weareangelcity) December 16, 2024 When you take into account having to deal with injuries this was a stellar season from the defender who only continues to establish herself not just at the club What many in Los Angeles love about her most is just how cut from the same cloth as Sarah Gorden she is unafraid to do the dirty work and absolutely the teammate you want in any battle While still a young player in her own right she is already taking on leadership roles within the squad Vignola is one of those players that you want out there even if they aren’t 100% because you know them at 70-80% is still far better than a lot of other options The biggest goal for her in 2025 needs to be staying healthy If she can string together another solid season she could very well be a name to watch for USWNT come 2027 let’s just all enjoy her while here in Los Angeles One and done is typically something we only see on the collegiate side of sports.… three teams stand out amongst the rest as… Jesús Murillo was about as beloved a player as you can be at LAFC without… while Ray served in the Navy before returning home to Rehoboth Beach to raise their three children Adella cultivated deep roots in the Rehoboth Beach community Klingel and Farmers’ Bank before becoming the director of the Rehoboth Beach Chamber of Commerce After Ray retired from the Delaware State Police where he had risen to the rank of lieutenant colonel Adella had a passion for the game of golf and was a proud member of the Red Hats Adella’s memory will be forever cherished by her devoted husband Susan Vignola and Diane Vignola; her grandchildren along with their spouses Anna and Kadra; and her great-grandchild and namesake Memorial services for Adella will be private expressions of sympathy may be made to Grace Davis Hall Hospice in Ocala the iconic Birdland Theater proudly presents Frank Vignola’s Guitar Night with an all-star lineup of jazz greats on Wednesday April 30th at 8:30 PM (doors open at 7:30 PM) The evening will feature Frank Vignola alongside special guests Maria Muldaur and Pasquale Grasso with Gary Mazzaroppi on bass and Rudy Peschauer on drums Taking place at Birdland Theater (315 West 44th Street this one-night-only performance brings together some of the most respected talents in jazz known for his dazzling technique and dynamic performances welcomes the legendary and six-time GRAMMY nominee Maria Muldaur whose bluesy voice and timeless presence have captivated audiences for decades whose technical brilliance is setting new standards in jazz guitar This unforgettable night of music coincides with International Jazz Day a global celebration that highlights jazz’s role in uniting people across cultures What better way to honor the spirit of jazz than with this unique gathering of talent in one of the world’s most legendary venues Tickets and more information available HERE Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience jazz history in the making—live at Birdland Progressive jam giants Umphrey's McGee‘s return to Las Vegas for the seventh installment of the massively popular UMBowl production was marked once again by a stand-out tour closing dual evening extravaganza where all stops were pulled out and the power given directly to the fans, for better or for worse. Privacy Policy The New York SunJoin TodaySign InArts+Frank Vignola Fêtes Gene Bertoncini During ‘Guitar Night’ at BirdlandTo celebrate the 88th birthday of the remarkable Vignola gets help from two additional guitarists Frank Vignola’s Guitar NightWednesdays at Manhattan’s Birdland In the world of jazz and jazz-influenced popular music guitar players have one major thing in common with male singers: The overwhelming majority of both seem to be either Italian American or African American it takes a moment to even think of a great guitarist — or a crooner — who isn’t Black or Italian Messrs. Vignola, Pizzarelli, and Grasso started with an uptempo “Tangerine.” Then, Mr. Pizzarelli took the lead and sang on a romping “They Can’t Take That Away From Me,” followed by an even faster “Sweet Georgia Brown” and a ballad-speed “These Foolish Things.” For his solo, Mr. Grasso gave us a lovely, lyrical, and unaccompanied reading of a deep cut from the Tony Bennett songbook, “So Beats My Heart For You.” In addition to ethnicity and geography, these guitarists have other things in common. They all share an almost genetic gift for harmony, melody, and rhythm, as well as a preternatural sense of self-deprecating humor.  When the man of the hour took the stage, his first order of business was to deflate a common stereotype regarding Italo-Americans. Mr. Bertoncini recounted how he and Mr. Pizzarelli’s father, the late and legendary Bucky Pizzarelli, would play together as a team, and they typically started sets by announcing to the audience in a mock-threatening, offer-you-can’t-refuse kind of a tone: “We’re the Pizzarelli-Bertoncini Duo — and youse better like us!”   John Pizzarelli responded by confronting a different ethnic stereotype: that when he and his father would play gigs together, the latter would declare, “We’re the Pizzarelli Brothers — we do driveways.” Mr. Bertoncini called the tune on “If I Had You.” His solo wasn’t the flashiest but it was the most satisfying, showing his understanding of classical music and his architecturally influenced sense of structure.  In deference to Mr. Bertoncini, Mr. Rosenthal worked a highly reharmonized “Happy Birthday to You” into his solo here, and the next tune, “Route 66,” had Mr. Bertoncini quoting the habanera from “Carmen” and Mr. Pasquale doing the same for “Humoresque.”   The septet, as it were, then played another ballad, this time with the fine singer Melissa Stylaniou, best known as a member of the Duchess trio and for her work with Mr. Bertoncini. Her “East of the Sun” started essentially as a duo with her “favorite guitar player,” before the other three guitarists and the rhythm section joined in at the halfway point of the first chorus. For those who can’t get enough of Gene Bertoncini, he’s hosting a further celebration at Mezzrow on April 6. Meanwhile, Frank Vignola Guitar Night returns April 2 with Mike Stern, one of the more celebrated guitarists to work with Miles Davis.  About two tunes into Mr. Bertoncini’s portion of the evening, the host turned to him and said, “Gene, you’re still swinging at 88!” The sold-out house immediately roared in excitement and agreement, not for the first time that night, and not for the last. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy The material on this site is protected by copyright law and may not be reproduced This refined pairing gets the approval of chef Michael Vignola, culinary director of Catch Hospitality Group He's the creative culinary force behind The Corner Store in New York City a restaurant that's hosted celebrities like Taylor Swift and Gigi Hadid chef Vignola describes the combination of vodka and caviar as "a perfect balance of richness and refreshment" and "the ultimate study in effortless luxury — pure Why do fish eggs and this particular rectified spirit work so well together "The magic is in the contrast: Caviar's briny resetting your palate so every pop of those salty pearls hits fresh," Vignola says and with the right attitude — it's not just a pairing Chef Michael Vignola's perfect fish roe and vodka pairing doesn't involve spooning caviar onto blini He doesn't pour his vodka into shot glasses he focuses on combining the appetizer with a drink using the caviar as part of the garnish for a top-shelf martini Vignola calls for using the smoothest high-quality vodka you can find and strained into a chilled coupe or Nick & Nora glass He also recommends skipping the vermouth for a bracing he takes briny castelvetrano or picholine olives and stuffs them with quality osetra or Kaluga sturgeon caviar "The chilled vodka martini provides the perfect neutral buttery complexity shine," Vignola explains Of course, it's no secret that caviar is pricey — the world's most expensive sturgeon roe can cost over $10,000 Vignola recommends caviar alternatives like salmon roe (ikura) "which has big flavor and great pop," plus trout roe for its smaller size — and because it's particularly delicious when smoked — and even vegan seaweed caviar Broadway Off-Broadway Off-Off Broadway Cabaret Dance Opera Classical Music Nashville Minneapolis / St. Paul Connecticut Atlanta Chicago Los Angeles WEST END UK Regional Canada Australia / New Zealand Europe Asia Latin America Africa / Middle East TV/Movies Music Evening to feature special guests Maria Muldaur and Pasquale Grasso the iconic Birdland Theater will present Frank Vignola's Guitar Night with an all-star lineup of jazz greats on Wednesday April 30th at 8:30 PM (doors open at 7:30 PM) The evening will feature Frank Vignola alongside special guests Maria Muldaur and Pasquale Grasso with Gary Mazzaroppi on bass and Rudy Peschauer on drums Taking place at Birdland Theater (315 West 44th Street welcomes the legendary and six-time GRAMMY nominee Maria Muldaur This night of music coincides with International Jazz Day a global celebration that highlights jazz's role in uniting people across cultures What better way to honor the spirit of jazz than with this unique gathering of talent in one of the world's most legendary venues Tickets and more information available HER Ahead of its airing this Thursday, CBS has shared first-look photos of the Season 2 finale of Elsbeth, which reveal a special musical number: Chicago's iconic 'Cell Block Tango.' 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Privacy Policy Meet the ‘brain coach’ who has found a way to flip negative thoughts and actions and use them for good We’re all assigned a label at some point in our lives But is that designation really an accurate and comprehensive way to describe you neuroscientist and brain performance coach Nicole Vignola explores the anatomy of the brain the nuances of identity and self-awareness and how something as simple as stating your small wins every day can change your entire life The stories of our livesIf you wanted to think of your brain as a computer that wouldn’t be the craziest analogy to make Vignola believes that much of our lives run on programming and automaticity “We have this programming that was given to us in our formative years by our peers and what the kids around us said to us,” says Vignola “It kind of perpetuates through everything you do Most of our self-perception comes from the observational knowledge gained by the people around us and the places we live in If you grew up in a small town where neighbors dropped off milk whenever you needed it you’d probably go on to think most people were generous If you grew up with adults telling you how smart you were you’d most likely tie your sense of self to being smart Once these perceptions become ingrained in our minds and identities going through life assuming that what we’ve experienced is applicable everywhere But what happens when we grow up surrounded by negativity Beating our biasesDealing with negative thoughts is just a part of human nature arises when these negative thoughts become an everyday way of thinking “Those negative stories that we repeat to ourselves also reside within the default mode network,” Vignola explains which then drives us to conduct ourselves in a particular manner in the world.” This vicious cycle that she describes is a result of two biases: a negativity bias and a confirmation bias If we go through our lives observing negative self-perceptions from our family or friends our brain reflexively seeks to confirm that assumption any chance they get Metacognition & small winsAlthough repetitive negative thoughts can make us sick we have something called metacognition,” says Vignola who has a BSc in Neuroscience from the University of Bristol and an MSc in Organizational Psychology from the University of the West of England “It’s the ability to think about what we’re thinking about and we can use that tool to leverage this ability to then change our thoughts We can start to observe and detach and say this is the automatic pattern that I normally repeat but I have the power to change this.” Vignola goes on to say that labeling a thought as negative causes our rational brain to take over and realize these thoughts are not useful and often untrue we can begin to change our thought patterns into something positive once we begin to repeat these positive self-perceptions our brain will naturally narrativize everything in the world around us to confirm that These acknowledgments build more momentum towards your more positive self Vignola says: “If you continue walking down the less traveled and positive dirt road We spoke to Nicole Vignola for The Science of Perception Box a Big Think interview series created in partnership with Unlikely Collaborators they’re on a mission to help people challenge their perceptions and expand their thinking This series dives into the science behind our thought patterns and visit Perception Box to see more in this series NICOLE VIGNOLA: Those deep-rooted beliefs about who we are and how we perceive ourselves in the world and where we place ourselves in the world can keep us feeling stuck in this Perception Box about how we see ourselves— and not only that—how we think other people interpret us as well It could be we are a sporty one or a creative one or that perhaps we want to be someone that's creative And the question is whether that narrative is really yours It wasn't until I started studying neuroscience that I realized that we have this ability to change our trajectory We can expand our perception of who we are in the world I am a neuroscientist and organizational psychologist I'm the author of "Rewire: Break the Cycle So the stories that we tell ourselves about ourselves have been shaped by our environment We have something called 'observational knowledge,' and that means that we learn about how the world is by observing those around us in our formative years how to get to school without your parents having to teach you you just kind of know them through nuanced communication whilst you're growing up But observational knowledge has a flip side: Sometimes we observe our peers or parents being highly critical of themselves Or perhaps your parents will exacerbate a particular narrative And then that boxes us into this kind of fixed mindset in our adult life where we don't want to step outside the realms of what's been defined for us and her parents always highlighted that about her She struggled a lot growing up because she wanted to be more than just a ballet dancer When Martha then went on to the real world She didn't know how to handle it because her entire persona was built on this very smart high-achieving person who had never really failed you have this pre-programming that was given to you by your peers and parents we do have a 'negativity bias.' So we perceive negative information more greatly than positive And the negativity bias can really highlight those things that we say to ourselves I'm not worthy enough to be loved." Maybe it's the way that you speak to yourself about your body you've got this 'confirmation bias' that tells you to go into the world and confirm that you are correct And so we can stay stuck in this loop of perpetuating these stories that are no longer serving us it will basically form a template to how you see the world So you will carry that into every aspect of your life and your brain will perceive that as normal So whilst our thoughts are extremely powerful we can use that to our advantage to really pull out the positive narratives that we want for ourselves what are the small wins or the big wins of your week "Not that much." And as soon as they start talking that is." And then as we go along in the day or the conversation they start to see more and more small wins than they previously had seen it will start to shine a light on a different outcome not the one that you have usually perpetuated And it's not until you bring conscious attention to it that you can start to make a change because the brain is just doing what it knows best It's going to optimize energy for other things and just repeat what has been ingrained So if you have a pathway that has been ingrained and it's a beautiful tarmac highway you're gonna have to step onto a dirt road And then you have to put in some streetlights we have something called 'metacognition.' We can watch thoughts come in and exit which is responsible for higher order thinking And what that does is that it alleviates the pressure from the emotional brain which usually perpetuates those negative stories even more we take control of that steering wheel and we start to say but I want to change that." And you start to essentially rewire and reshape your Perception Box and how you conduct yourself in the world The brain is capable of change well into old age We don't need to stay stuck with the narratives that we have reinforced if it's no longer serving us Expanding your worldview starts with understanding your brain Stanford neuroscientist David Eagleman explains The defender will be with the Los Angeles club through 2026 Angel City FC announced a two year contract extension with defender M.A who will be signed with the club through 2026 I feel fortunate to have the best teammates along with supportive coaches and staff who I know will help me continue to grow my game,” Vignola said “The rush of emotion and excitement that our fans bring to BMO every single game is unmatched Vignola played in 17 games this past season despite dealing with injuries ACFC Technical Director Mark Wilson praised the 26-year-old defender’s talent: “M.A Vignola is an exceptional talent who is truly beginning to understand her potential and how to work toward fulfilling it.” We are thrilled to extend M.A.’s time with Angel City FC as she continues to grow as a player and as an integral part of our future moving forward.” Vignola has played in 43 matches for Angel City in her three years with the club She has been with the club since its founding in 2022 and was the third player to be named to the team’s first roster Vignola was named to the NWSL Best XI Second Team she earned her first USWNT cap in her hometown of Cincinnati on September 21 and author with a mission to make neuroscience accessible to all Known for her practical tools and scientifically-backed methods to improve mental well-being she has reached millions through her platform Named "Instagram’s favorite brain expert" by Women’s Health Magazine Nicole is dedicated to helping individuals understand how their brains work to achieve personal growth and fulfillment provides a comprehensive tool kit with strategies to rewire the brain ROARDHOUSE VIGNOLA: Torricelli R. 10, Cavani 3, Bussoli 3, Miani 1, Fossali 8, Cappelli 16, Torricelli F., Nardini ne, Vucenovic 6, Righi, Perez 9. Coach Landini. CLEVERTECH MONTECCHIO: Romualdi no, Sieiro Perez no, Petrolini 4, Beltrami no, Pisi no, Usai 12, Ramenghi 10, Vaccari, Germani 7, Doddi, Lavacchielli 20, Rovatti 7. Coach Menozzi. Referees: Pezzoli of Bologna and Dell'Infante of Parma. Sign In Guitarist talks about fellow string players in a Before & After listening session Ever since I was in the 7th grade, I have had a passion for jazz. I have always listened to and enjoyed a wide variety … Read More “The Definition of Swing” “My overall goal is trying to figure out how to connect the languages of jazz and classical to make an interesting and engaging performance, and … Read More “Aaron Diehl: Before & After” We calculated our top 40 new releases of 2022 based on year-end lists by our writers. They were asked to choose the 10 best new … Read More “Year in Review: The Top 40 Jazz Albums of 2022” We calculated our top 10 historical/reissue recordings of 2022 based on year-end lists by our writers. They were asked to choose the five best historical … Read More “Year in Review: The Top 10 Historical Albums of 2022” Published since 1970, JazzTimes—“America’s Jazz Magazine”—provides comprehensive and in-depth coverage of the jazz scene. Often controversial, always entertaining, JazzTimes is a favorite of musicians and fans alike. Alyssa Thompson did a give-and-go with Vignola who finished into the right corner in the 34th minute (()=>{const e=document.getElementById("yt-img-BNmGz8QMLAA");e&&e.addEventListener("load",(t=>{t.target.naturalWidth<=120&&(e.parentNode.children[0].srcset=e.parentNode.children[1].srcset=e.src)}),{once:!0})})() Thompson has five goals and two assists in the last seven games On Thursday, Angel City (7-12-4) was fined $200,000 and docked three points for violating the NWSL salary cap. The win keeps them in playoff contention. Angel City FC The National Women’s Soccer League has fined Angel City FC $200,000 and has suspended their president and general manager from making player transactions. Soccer Subscribe for unlimited accessSite Map Performances run March 12 through March 16.  Guitar virtuoso Frank Vignola will present a celebration of the legendary jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt at the Birdland Theatre, from March 12 to March 16, 2025. This extraordinary event will feature some of the brightest stars in the world of gypsy jazz, including Joscho Stephan, John Jorgensen, and veteran jazz bassist Gary Mazzaroppi. This celebration honors the musical legacy of Django Reinhardt, one of the most innovative guitarists in jazz history. Through Vignola's passionate performance and the contributions of his distinguished bandmates, the audience will experience the timeless sound of gypsy jazz and Reinhardt's unforgettable compositions in an intimate and vibrant setting at the Birdland Theatre. The New York Drama Critics' Circle has named Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’s Purpose Best Play of the 2024-25 season. The award for Best Musical went to Maybe Happy Ending, book by Will Aronson and Hue Park, music by Will Aronson, lyrics by Hue Park. Jonathan Groff (Just In Time), Robyn Hurder (Smash), Josh Bergasse (Smash), Warren Carlyle (Pirates! The Penzance Musical), Jasmine Amy Rogers (Boop! The Musical),  Shannon Lewis (Just In Time), and more are nominees at this year's Chita Rivera Awards! Check out photos of this year's honorees at The 2025 Chita Rivera Awards Nominees Reception. function closestickysocial(){document.getElementById("foxsocial").style.display="none";}@media(max-width:1024px){.most-popular,.video-row{display:block;margin-top:25px}}Videos Jazz guitarist Frank Vignola and violinist and fiddler Tessa Lark are two renowned award-winning instrumental virtuosos who are now performing shows as a duo They'll be taking the stage at 8 p.m. Saturday at Tuckerman Hall for the final concert of Music Worcester's 2023-24 season It's a lot of fun," Vignola said during a recent telephone interview they are their own musicians — "a lot of cool music at a high level," Vignola said "She's an amazing instrumentalist," Vignola said of Lark Widely praised for her technical agility and expressive nuance Lark is not only an acclaimed traditional fiddler in her native Kentucky she has also garnered an Avery Fisher Career Grant a Grammy nomination for best classical instrumental solo and other accolades cementing her place as a classical violin star Vingola said they met when he was teaching at the Juilliard School in New York City and Lark who was there on its artistic diploma program took his class which involved playing in an ensemble "I kind of jokingly said if you ever need a rhythm guitarist let me know," he said It was for a concert in Indianapolis in 2017 but Vignola was recovering from serious injuries received in an ATV accident During the pandemic she called again and the two performed together online This is the first full season the two have performed live in-person concerts together — about seven or eight so far at the time of the interview They have already booked shows for next season He had been sidelined for over a year by the ATV accident which occurred when he crashed into a tree two collapsed lungs and several broken bones including his right arm The bone in his right arm became infected and he had multiple surgeries He has a metal plate in the arm which will be removed in the near future 'I wasn't afraid to knock on doors'A native of Long Island Vignola studied at the Cultural Arts Center of Long Island and went on to enjoy a lot of sideman gigs in the 1980s He also formed the Hot Club Quintet in New York he signed with Concord Jazz and recorded his first Concord session as a leader He has since recorded over 30 albums for different labels as a leader and has been a guest on hundreds of recordings He has played with guitar masters such as the late Les Paul who named Vignola to his “Five Most Admired Guitarists List.” Vignola currently holds a residency at New York's famed Birdland Jazz Club He is also an esteemed music educator including producing guitar video teaching courses and running his online Jazz Studio Vignola took to the guitar early and can recall being fascinated by hearing a Reinhardt recording "My father (who was a musician) taught me a couple of chords and I'd play along with the record." He now has his students play along with recordings Jimmy George...he was (a) great guitar player That's something else Vignola imbues with his own students "A lot of young musicians think they don't have to read music He got his first paid gig as an artist when he was 13 "It hasn't gone up much since then," he joked Asked what led him to performing jazz rather than One of his early favorites was Frank Zappa and he also listens to groups such Aerosmith and Led Zeppelin "I enjoy putting on Aerosmith. I think Keith Richards (of the Rolling Stones) was the best at guitar breaks But my heart for playing is in jazz," he said Regardless, Vignola paraphrased Duke Ellington's maxim How much: $45 to $65; student, $17.50; youth, $7.50. musicworcester.org Vignola scored her first goal of the season as Angel City FC defeated the host Seattle Reign 1-0 on Friday night in a National Women’s Soccer League match DiDi Haracic made one save in posting the shutout for Angel City (7-12-4 which snapped a four-match winless streak (0-3-1) The club was fined $200,000 by the league and docked three points in the standings Thursday for violating the terms of the salary cap 20 points) suffered their fourth consecutive defeat since a 3-2 victory against Angel City on Sept Angel City scored the lone goal in the 34th minute Vignola dribbled down the left wing and played a give-and-go with Alyssa Thompson Vignola got the ball back near the top left of the 6-yard box and put a right-footed shot into the netting Sprawling Reign goalkeeper Claudia Dickey got a slight touch on the shot with her left foot Katie Zelem put a header off the crossbar after a corner kick in the 44th minute Angel City’s Megan Reid went down near the left edge of the penalty area after being bumped by defender Shae Holmes Referee Matthew Thompson took a look at a video review but declined to call a penalty Haracic’s lone save came on a 15-yard shot by Seattle’s Jordyn Huitema in the 54th minute The Kansas City Royals are playing their best baseball of the young season They also remain at their best against the Chicago White Sox Jacob Wilson delivered an RBI single to center with the bases loaded and none out in the 11th inning to give the Athletics a 7-6 victory over the Seattle Mariners… who are set to play the host Miami Marlins again on Tuesday night are without the services of 13 pitchers due to injuries Athletics keep coming back to knock off Mariners in 11 Dodgers, Marlins continue to dig deep for pitching options Padres’ Michael King faces former Yankees team for first time Following postponement, Guardians, Nationals ready for doubleheader We know that in the right circumstances sex can be mind-blowing but there’s increasing evidence that it can be beneficial for the brain in more tangible ways can be good for our cognitive function and memory the neuroscientist and bestselling author of Rewire: Break the Cycle Alter your Thoughts and Create Lasting Change says that of all the feelgood activities we experience engaging regions responsible for sensation “Sex is the only activity that appears to light up every area of the brain simultaneously,” she says “During orgasm it’s almost like a firework display.” Research by the American psychologist Barry Komisaruk 06-23-2024MINDFULNESS AT WORK A neuroscientist explains that even five minutes of repetition can help rewire your subconscious and lay the foundations for a new path [Photo: Gaspar Uhas/Unsplash] BY Next Big Idea Club and speaker committed to making neuroscience tangible for laymen and experts alike she helps individuals improve their mental capacity and acuity by teaching best practices for healthy cognitive habits Below, Vignola shares five key insights from her new book, Rewire: Break the Cycle, Alter Your Thoughts, and Create Lasting Change (Your Neurotoolkit for Everyday Life). Listen to the audio version—read by Vignola herself—in the Next Big Idea app. Negative emotions elicit a much larger response in the brain than positive ones meaning that we tend to pay more attention to bad things and overlook the good ones we tend to dwell on the negative and fail to see our accomplishments These negative biases can show up as stories we tell ourselves you always come home to recount the malevolent and unfortunate events of the day in a melodramatic and embellishing tone making it sound as if your day was worse than what it was Neuroscience studies support that we tend to give more weight and attention to negative experiences and emotions and also that the brain registers negative stimuli more easily than positive events Neuroplasticity is the ability of your brain to reorganize itself and dismantle habits and behaviors that are no longer serving you Rewire equips you with the tools to ditch the negative It is estimated that the majority of your brain (around 90% to 95%) is subconscious and it’s driving your everyday actions and decisions Have you ever said you were going to do something on a Monday and then by Friday you have forgotten that you wanted even to try Your brain will revert to mental shortcuts called mental heuristics whenever possible This is because your brain tries to be efficient and save energy for more cognitively demanding tasks You don’t think about how you brush your teeth or make your coffee; you do it without thought This is a positive because if you had to pay attention to every single thing you did all the time this means that sometimes it can feel hard to adopt new habits yet by understanding the neuroscience of how your brain creates new pathways and the neurobiological prerequisites to make plastic change you’re better equipped on a path for change your brain requires attention and repetition to make changes we think that if we can’t commit to something for an hour a day but even five minutes of repetition can help maintain the thing you are trying to change in your conscious mind and lay down the foundations for a new path Neurons are responsible for communicating information in our brain the stronger the communication pathways become—like a small footpath that turns into a dirt road that eventually becomes a tarmac highway “If you knew how powerful your thoughts were you’d never think a negative thought again?” I want you to imagine that it’s a hot summer day You grab a handful of shiny lemons from the fridge; they’re cold which is so juicy that it runs down your chin you just evoked a physiological mouth-watering response as if it were right before you This shows us how important our thoughts are We can change our physiological response according to what we’re thinking if you’re perpetuating a negative narrative about yourself you’re reinforcing these pathways in your brain and strengthening these beliefs Neuroscience studies show that we can create neuroplasticity through thought alone and what we perpetuate in our heads becomes a reality We can use this knowledge to our advantage Research shows that mental imagery stimulates the same brain regions as when we physically perform the same movements and actions Mentally rehearsing your performance with repetition means that the actions become habituated in your mind If you’ve already imagined executing something then it will be easier to execute later because you’ve created a blueprint for new pathways to form Have you ever thought to yourself that as soon as you get to place B like gaining Instagram followers or buying a first house Some were professional athletes who never felt satisfied with any of their wins The underlying theme is that whenever they got what they thought they wanted if you’re relying on being happy after you get what you want Dopamine isn’t the chemical of pleasure; it’s the chemical that motivates us in pursuit of pleasure It helps reinforce pleasurable experiences by linking them to the desire of wanting to do them again This is because dopamine is responsible for anticipating and driving you toward a reward To maintain dopamine balance and avoid overstimulation dopamine drops quickly after reaching your goal if you are relying on reaching your goals to finally be happy The brain is a remarkable piece of machinery that uses information from previous experiences to better equip for future occurrences Every failure and downfall updates our brain’s software with more data points to communicate what we should or shouldn’t do to get a better outcome next time we begin to believe that it’s a direct indicator of our self-worth understand that fear and failure are part of the process Neuroscience shows that we can increase the size of the area of the brain responsible for growth mindsets Deep within the layers of the cerebral cortex is a worm-shaped structure called the dorsal anterior cingulate cortex and scientists have shown that this area becomes more active when we adopt a growth mindset teachers told their students they were very smart when the students were asked to select problems to solve they favored fewer challenging ones for fear that it would jeopardize their beliefs about being smart They chose problems that would reinforce their beliefs and allow them to continue demonstrating good performance Other students who were congratulated for their efforts demonstrated a greater ability to choose difficult problems because they didn’t fear that they would fail but we can learn how to deal with them better we can increase our mental resilience to withstand more stress and fear This article originally appeared in Next Big Idea Club magazine and is reprinted with permission The final deadline for Fast Company’s Brands That Matter Awards is Friday, May 30, at 11:59 p.m. PT. 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Learn More Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Teresa Lynne Vignola passed away in the early morning hours of Thursday February 2nd surrounded by family and friends She graduated from Cape Henlopen High School in 1978 and earned her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Delaware in 1983 and worked for many years at the Camel’s Hump in Rehoboth Beach where she lived for 20 years and worked as Vice President of Operations for National Maintenance Inc. part of a long career in healthcare support services that included stints at Aramark She was also founder and CEO of Safe Concepts eventually earning a black belt and competing in international tournaments.  When Terry and Nancy weren’t traveling including trips to The Villages to visit her parents they were happiest hosting the people they loved at their home in Rehoboth Beach and she threw legendary dinner parties for her many friends and family The dinner parties were often known to evolve into dance parties or drinks around the backyard fire pit.  Mike and Sue Vignola and Ted and Diane Vignola Mikey and Anna Vignola and Rory and Kadra Vignola She will also be missed by her father-in-law Family and friends are invited to visit at The Donohue Funeral Home, 1627 West Chester Pike, West Chester, PA 19382 on Friday, February 10, beginning at 10:30 AM and join in a remembrance celebration at Noon. The Visitation (10:30 AM) and remembrance celebration (12 Noon) will be livestreamed here: https://youtube.com/live/4rpMxvWkQ2M?feature=share Following the remembrance will be a Celebration of Life party befitting Terry with plenty of food and drinks to enjoy while listening to live music and ending late in the evening with fireworks. The celebration will be held at the home of Mike and Linda Gillan in Broomall memorial contributions to Main Line Health Home Care and Hospice Click to watch Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Cort was the son of the late Leonard and Dorothea (nee Costello) Vignola He lived a life of servitude and loved his job as a Critical Care Nurse Cort worked at Temple for 10 years where he took care of those less fortunate He always treated everyone he met with respect Cort had 11 happy years with his first wife Cort organized family reunions on Block Island for many years He found happiness again and they married in October 2021 in Ocean City Cort grew to love Ocean City and bought a condo there to retire to he lived his life every day to have one more day with his wife and grandchildren (nee Yocum) Vignola; caring father of Deanna Wilson and Kadynn Davis; caring brother of Erik Vignola (Claudia) and the late Mark Vignola; predeceased by his wife Relatives and friends are invited to his Visitation 1:00-2:00 PM Monday In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Elwyn School, an organization close to Cort’s heart, would be appreciated. 111 Elwyn Road, Elwyn, PA 19063, or online at https://www.elwyn.org/ Do you often find yourself bored and scrolling through endless memes neuroscientist and author of Rewire: Break The Cycle Alter Your Thoughts And Create Lasting Change says creating a dopamine menu can help you steer clear of never-ending screen time and make your days all the more joyful Her research has centred on neuroplasticity: how we can change habits behaviours and thought processes in the brain Vignola told Jim Mora on Sunday Morning the best way to boost and maintain brain plasticity is through sleep and aerobic exercise "This releases a protein that helps brain synapses stay strong and continue to proliferate and differentiate," she says We all know exercise is good for our health and makes us feel better - but how do we put that knowledge into action especially when checking our phone gives us an immediate dopamine hit The key is to steer away from automatic habits and create a dopamine menu: a list of things you could be doing instead of that "so you're essentially reminding yourself that there are other things in your environment that could also be fun" Examples on that list could be: put on music; have a snack; feed pets; or It's such a beautiful thing to go for a walk with all my animals 'I can't believe I've forgotten about playing guitar all week - it's the best thing ever!'" Awareness is another important part of steering away from doom-scrolling "Sometimes I go into an Instagram reel hole and I'm having a great time do it with awareness that you are doing it rather than an impulse behaviour that you are unable to control." It was a "100 percent" good idea to limit smartphone use in children and young adults "The dopamine system in young adolescents is very much still developing - it's the reason why teenagers will act in reward-seeking behaviours that put them in danger because they do understand the consequences The frontal cortex - which is responsible for impulse control, decision making, and how we think about ourselves - is not fully developed until the age of 25 and adding in stimulants such as phones - stymies or disregulates its development "There's a lot of depression in young adolescents that are spending too much time on their phones There appears to be a disruption in the way the brain then produces dopamine overnight and that then impacts mood the next day which will impact productivity and motivation." and hot takes - is always going to win in the short term "You can forget about your life for a second you might not roll over chuckling on your sofa because you've seen something hilarious but in the long term you're doing a lot better for yourself." She points to the problem of attentional capture "The brain's going to be working very hard at trying to divert the attention back to the screen." "I think about me when I'm 70: who do I want to be Or do I want to be a really good guitar player.. Once you've figured out your dopamine menu - what makes you feel good instead of reaching for your phone - write it down we tend to ingrain it more in our memory centres." It's hard to break the scrolling habit when we're feeling anxious One of the best tools for anxiety is to go for a walk - without our phone and this quietens the amygdala - the part of the brain that processes emotions So this act of walking helps us think about problems in a more logical mindframe It's the same concept used in EMDR therapy Another thing that adds to cognitive overload and stress is having a messy room This is the brain is constantly filtering information from our environment while paying attention to the screen "The more mess there is in your environment and every time the brain filters something that is less important it is taking energy away from you and your ability to concentrate on something or it's going to diminish your pool of energy for the day A little Bluey goes a long way - but hours of screen time is preventing crucial interactions between children and their parents Explainer - What will a ban on cellphones in schools achieve And what happens if you need to contact your child She says understanding what's going on in our brains when we're stressed or stuck in bad habits can help us… Audio As a cellphone ban comes into force this term for school kids Nine to Noon looks at the issue of when to get a phone for your child While many - if not most - of us had a phone-free childhood What's going on in our brains when we experience dark or negative thoughts Lance Burdett spent 22 years in the police and was the National Advisor for all police… Audio New Zealand RSS Follow RNZ News This year, as we are all learning how to adapt and work during a pandemic, leaders from across the public service came together to participate in a virtual edition of FEDTalks: Beyond2020 in Action This three-day event hosted in November and organized in 12 different segments brought in professionals from the Public Service to share their stories and insights on how the Government of Canada is navigating the COVID-19 pandemic Working in the virtual world during a health crisis is difficult but was made possible with various digital tools Lucie Vignola, Director General of the COVID-19 Taskforce, Health Canada, closed out the second day of FEDTalks with a segment on How COVID Digital Health Tools are making a big difference for Canadians As Vignola has been working closely with Health Canada she said there's an urgent need to share information with Canadians through reliable and trusted sources This is why “Health Canada created digital tools to provide information in a way that is accessible and possible to all Canadians,” she said during her segment at the FedTalks: Beyond 2020 in Action to answer all coronavirus related questions the COVID-19 Taskforce team has taken a coordinated approach through the Canada.ca website and other digital tools to communicate COVID-19 related information to all Canadians For example, the team launched a website, a virtual assistant, a Wellness Together portal, and a COVID-19 Alert app “As the crisis evolved we needed to amend the ways we communicated and amend the ways we responded to Canadians,” she said Not only did those digital platforms allow space for detailed guidance on social distancing these digital tools also provided information on domestic violence “We really made the Canada.ca coronavirus website the place to go to to be able to provide information to Canadians on a regular basis,” said Vignola The COVID-19 Taskforce team also coordinated a full advertising campaign to reach the private sector, schools, retail stores, and banks. In collaboration with Jack.org they were able to reach a younger audience by advertising their campaigns on social platforms like Twitch one of the most used initiatives to limit the spread of the coronavirus in partnership with the Canadian Digital Services is the COVID-19 Alert app “What I keep saying is that it's an additional tool you maintain your physical distance and you have your app on your phone,” Vignola explained “It’s the tool that is going to tell you if you've been exposed or if you need to get tested.” none of these initiatives would have been made possible without collaboration All of these digital tools were a team effort “Every step of the way there was a lot of collaboration not only in terms of communication products but how we coordinated and maximized our advertising to get the word out there,” she said To close out the segment on How COVID Digital Health Tools are making a big difference for Canadians Vignola reminded viewers to help protect themselves she was the daughter of the late Michael J She was the beloved wife of the late William J Vignola; loving mother of Jill Marie Shaddock (Bill)) and Susan Mary Dunphy (Mark); absolutely adoring “Grandmom” to Molly Kieran and Patrick Dunphy; and dear sister of Michael Gray (Sheila) She was predeceased by her siblings: Teresa Beauchamp She was proud to be a Godmother of 7 and loving aunt to many nieces and nephews Gabriel’s Grade School and Notre Dame she went to work at Bell Telephone for 16 years They started their married life in Aston and had 2 daughters Mary returned to the workforce spending 17 years at the Franklin Mint She had many fond memories of her time at “The Mint” Mary enjoyed shopping (often day long events) attending and hosting parties and getting together with “The Gang” a group of friends that originated in grade school and grew and grew You could often find her talking on the phone She had many stories of family and friends growing up Her quick wit and sense of humor were second to none and will certainly keep us smiling and laughing for years She was particularly proud of her Irish descent and being first generation American Mary loved all holidays and celebrated to the hilt the 4th of July and Christmas being her favorites Mary enjoyed any time spent with her family especially her 7 grandchildren whom she loved dearly Each grandchild held a special and unique place in her heart It can’t go without mentioning that as Mary became less independent over the past several years her daughter Jill became primary caregiver making sure that her final years were filled with fun Relatives and friends are invited to her Visitation 6:00 to 8:00 PM and 9:30 to 10:15 AM at SS Peter & Paul Church Interment will be at SS Peter & Paul Cemetery contributions may be made to Mercy Volunteer Corp PA 19002  or The Foundation for Catholic Education The guitarist turns a devastating accident into an opportunity for musical growth made a fateful decision: to go out for a quick pre-dinner spin in the all-terrain vehicle parked in his half-acre backyard It was something he’d done many times in the past Somehow the ATV went into a skid and hit a tree The impact was so forceful that it threw Vignola into the air “When I woke up,” he recalls on the phone nine months later ‘Don’t go back to sleep.’ They put me in a helicopter and brought me to St My right shoulder was broken in two places Vignola—known for his work with everyone from Wynton Marsalis and Bucky Pizzarelli to Jane Monheit and Donald Fagen videos and online guitar courses—stayed in the hospital for a week was only the start of a long recovery that required four surgeries and was hampered when he developed an infection in his right arm “I remember lying in bed in agonizing pain,” he says “I thought the arm might have to be amputated it was a simple infection and it did eventually respond to antibiotics but even after that there was a lot of doubt I’d always had an aggressive approach to playing using my shoulder to kind of throw my arm at the guitar I just wasn’t going to be able to do that anymore.” After having to cancel 100 concert bookings in the wake of his accident Vignola toyed with the idea of taking an indefinite break from music But that lasted only as long as it took for him to be able to lift his right arm over a guitar “I started picking out melodies I liked,” he remembers “You don’t have to be a speed demon to play ‘All the Things You Are.’ Then I was like maybe I can get into one thing I’ve always wanted to do which is learn more Charlie Parker heads.’ And I mean learn them—not just kinda play through ’em I finally can play ‘Donna Lee’ correctly for the first time in 40 years!” Vignola quickly progressed to rearranging them he’d put together about 25 challenging new three-guitar arrangements of compositions by Parker “I had the time to refocus on what I want to do musically.” In November his string-picking friends David Grisman and Tommy Emmanuel invited him to a concert they were playing in New Jersey; he ended up staying for hours talking and playing with his pals backstage It was a sign that he was ready to get back to work he played a couple of low-profile gigs close to home came his first big post-accident engagement with pianist John di Martino’s trio at the Iridium in New York—standing room only that his initial reaction to the sellout was “Wow I have to hit a tree to pack this place!”) As everyone assembled onstage the guitarist picked out his first notes and … nothing happened Vignola turned to the audience with a big smile and said Such wisecracks continued for much of the next two and a half hours interspersed with crisp takes of classic tunes bluesy statement of the theme before launching into a solo section that ran at a finger-taxing gallop Although Vignola moved around the stage a bit gingerly his playing sounded as fluid as it ever had “I’m not all the way back to where I’d like to be,” he said when the show was over The best therapy is to practice as much as I can.” The high point of the evening was when Vignola brought out longtime creative partner Vinny Raniolo and 19-year-old wunderkind Jan Knutson to help him play some of his new three-guitar arrangements (They’ve recorded a bunch for an upcoming album one of two studio projects Vignola’s been working on; the other is an album with Di Martino’s trio.) A dizzying run through “Donna Lee” sounded like Django Reinhardt Jimmy Bryant and Les Paul having a late-night jam that Iridium show was meaningful to Vignola for reasons that went beyond his accident “It was the second Monday in February of 2000”—exactly 18 years earlier—“when I started playing with Les Paul at the Iridium,” he says had a legendary Monday-night gig at the club for many years He went through an accident like mine [a 1948 car crash that left his right elbow permanently bent] and it was like he was there putting his hand on my shoulder “When I was in the hospital,” Vignola adds “the first thing I remember thinking was ‘This sucks.’ And then I said I’m going to make this the best thing that ever happened to me.’ I don’t know how that’s going to happen but I do know that if I was given the gift of life again Read the Before & After listening session with Frank Vignola from the July/August 2010 issue of JazzTimes. 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