Don Henley talks "History Of The Eagles". Grateful Dead vault release. "Instant Karma" anniversary. App shows how drinking will affect your looks. Twitter introduces "Vine". Photographing your food. Perfume additive might lure sexual partners.The weird thing that could cost you the job. Five gross health treatments.

THE EAGLES

Don Henley opened up about the Eagles' new career spanning documentary, History Of TheEagles. The two-part feature recently premiered at Sundance and in the first part chronicles the bandmembers' respective childhoods through their initial split in 1980, with the second part picking up the story from their 1994 reunion to the present. History Of The Eagles will premiere on Showtime on February 15th and 16th and be released on DVD the following month.

Henley recalled how the project initially got underway, telling Rolling Stone, "I don't know who brought it up first, probably our manager. Probably Irving Azoff said it's time for you guys to do a documentary. We'd been kicking it around for a few years but we finally decided that the time had come and, after 42 years had passed, it was probably a good time to get it done, because we said it was a three-year process. We knew it was going to be time consuming so we thought we'd better get started. You know, at our age people keel over, and so we wanted to get it done."

When asked why the band agreed to let the documentary be made, Henley explained, "We wanted to see an honest look at who we are, and what the group is. And, as Glenn (Frey) said at the (Sundance press conference), there have been a lot of misconceptions about this band and about how we got along or didn't get along. And we wanted people to know how hard we worked and how hard we tried. From my own personal point of view, it's a wonderful thing for my kids to have because we all, most of us in the band, became fathers later in life and our kids don't really understand what happened. In some respects that's good, there's just some things they don't need to know about. But on the other hand, it's a wonderful portrait."

He spoke about how the band has matured over the years: "We've just all grown up a lot. We all have kids now, we're much more tolerant of each other and we accept each other for who we are, and our eccentricities and our quirks, and we still get mad. They still piss me off sometimes. . . You learn to pick your battles. Roll with it. You learn what to accept and what to let go, and what to challenge. We've gotten pretty good at that, because, you know, we all know that the whole is bigger than the sum of the parts. So we have much more perspective now, and perspective is a wonderful thing."

Henley was asked what longtime Eagles fans could learn from the doc that they've never known before: "That a rock n' roll band, even though it may be a creative entity, is also a business. And we became pretty good businessmen, and we had to in order to keep from getting screwed by the record companies, and now the Internet service providers and all the digital people. You have to be a grown-up at some level. You can't just leave it to the managers and the lawyers, you have to know what you are doing. It's wonderful just to be very childlike and skip through the daisies and write your little songs and play your little guitar, but there's a lot more to it than that. It's a hard-ass business. It's mean, it's nasty, it's dishonest, so we learned a lot about that.

GRATEFUL DEAD

Available for pre-order starting February 1st is the latest Grateful Dead vault release. The new triple disc set, Dave's Picks Volume 5 - November 17, 1973, was recorded during a particularly hot show at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion and is limited to 13,000 numbed copies.

The liner notes are by UCLA basketball center, retired NBA pro, and Dead Head Bill Walton, who writes: "UCLA, basketball, and the Grateful Dead -- it all rolls into one. Teamwork, creativity, imagination, electricity, fundamentals, physical fitness, speed and quickness, the fast-break, dexterity, flexibility, footwork, crazy fingers, communication, discipline, the beat, rhythm and pace, offense, sacrifice, structured freelance, soaring through time and space, a dream, vision, and a plan. Never had such a good time."

The new live set features a couple of Dead classics co-written by Bob Weir and Jerry Garcia's primary lyricist Robert Hunter -- including "Playing In The Band' and "Sugar Magnolia." Weir said that the pairing wasn't quite the hand in glove fit that Garcia and Hunter made: "I tended to take more liberties with his lyrics than he (laughs) could put up with, though we do still work together every now and again. But, I'm probably well advised to just take his lyrics and just use them as they are. Either that, or maybe we should work at the same time in the same place, and that way. . . and that way we won't have any conflicts."  

The tracklist to Dave's Picks Volume 5 - November 17, 1973 is: 

Disc One: "Me And My Uncle," "Here Comes Sunshine," "Looks Like Rain," "Deal," "Mexicali Blues," "Tennessee Jed," "The Race Is On," "China Cat Sunflower," "I Know You Rider," "Big River," "Brown-Eyed Women," and "Around And Around"  

Disc Two: "Row Jimmy," "Jack Straw," "Ramble On Rose," "Playing In The Band/Uncle John's Band/Morning Dew/Uncle John's Band/Playing In The Band"  

Disc Three: "Stella Blue," "El Paso," "Eyes Of The World," "Sugar Magnolia," and "Casey Jones."

JOHN LENNON

It was 43 years ago Sunday night (January 27th, 1970) that John Lennon recorded "Instant Karma." Lennon had already recorded several experimental albums and two singles under the name the Plastic Ono Band. "Instant Karma," however, was released under the name John Ono Lennon, the name he'd created when he legally changed his middle name from Winston to Ono the previous April.

Although the public didn't know it, Lennon had quit the Beatles in September 1969, which is reportedly why he had the single's sleeve featured his name in bold, black letters, to announce himself to the world as a solo artist.

Lennon wrote the song in a single afternoon, recorded it within a week, and originally hoped to release it the following week. At the time, Lennon told Britain's music paper Melody Maker that he wanted to be able to release music as easily as issuing newspapers. Lennon talked about what the song meant, explaining, "Whenever you do something, there's a reaction to it. Even if you cough, you cough germs out all over the place. If you cough love out, out goes love. That's what 'Instant Karma' is."

The song was recorded between 7:00 p.m. on January 27th and 4:00 a.m. the following morning at London's Abbey Road Studios. At the suggestion of George Harrison, legendary "Wall Of Sound" creator Phil Spector produced the song. Harrison also played guitar and piano on the session. There's still some disagreement as to who actually played on the backing track, with several reports listing Eric Clapton, Billy Preston, and Badfinger's Pete Ham overdubbing parts as well. Future Yes drummer Alan White -- who had made his live debut with Lennon the prior September in Toronto -- handled the drums. At the end of the session, the Beatles' road manager Mal Evans rounded up the patrons of Hatchett's, a nearby nightclub, to help supply backing vocals.

Following his work with Lennon on "Instant Karma," Alan White went on to drum on George Harrison's first post-Beatles album, All Things Must Pass. White revealed that Lennon was a regular presence on the 1970 Harrison recording dates: "He showed up quite a few times, he wasn't there every day, but he did show up a few times. I don't think he played on that many things, but he was around."

"Instant Karma" was released to radio on February 22nd, several weeks ahead of the Beatles' "Let It Be" single. The two songs battled each other all the way up the BillboardHot 100.

On April 10th, 1970, Paul McCartney issued a press release announcing his split from the Beatles, effectively ending the group. The next day "Instant Karma" peaked at Number Three behind the Jackson Five's "ABC," which held the Number Two spot while the Beatles were on top with "Let It Be."

Although 'Instant Karma' was originally only a single-only release, it has turned up on a number of Lennon compilations over the years, including Shaved Fish, Lennon Legend, Working Class Hero: The Definitive Lennon -- and most recently on the 2010 Lennon collection Power To The People: The Hits.

Lennon's 1972 live version of "Instant Karma" can be found on the posthumously released collection Live In New York City.

APP SHOWS HOW DRINKING WILL AFFECT YOUR LOOKS

A free app released by the Scottish government aims to cut down on excess drinking. It's called Drinking Mirror, and is free. Brave users upload their picture and enter how many alcoholic drinks they have per week to see what their future face will look like. For those who enjoy too many cocktails the app shows a face that has aged less than gracefully and has redness, puffiness, and deep wrinkles. Dermatologist Michele Green says that alcohol is a toxin to the body, and causes the body to dehydrate and age prematurely. (Women's Health)

 

TWITTER INTRODUCES "VINE"

 Twitter has introduced a new app called Vine. The app is being called the Instagram of video, and is currently only available for the iPhone. Users must sign into the app using their Twitter account or via email, then they simply hit the video camera button and press down on the viewfinder to record. The recording stops if you remove your finger from the viewfinder, so you can choose to record various things. Videos shot through Vine are limited to a time of six seconds, and are designed to be shared via Twitter and Facebook. When shared through Twitter, it embeds your looped video right in the tweet - the result looks like an animated GIF. Vine was launched yesterday (January 24th.) (ABC News)

TIPS FOR POLITELY PHOTOGRAPHING YOUR FOOD IN A RESTAURANT(PopPhoto):

1) Don't use your flash. This is by far the most important thing to remember. Yes, it's dark inside of many restaurants, which is the exact reason you should leave that flash powered off. Firing a strobe of any kind is going to be immediately conspicuous and annoying to some other diners. If you're using a smartphone, the offense is even greater. Not only are you bothering everyone with a bright light in a dark space, but the inherent awfulness of smartphone flashes is likely making your gourmet food look about as appetizing as week-old prison gruel. If you're shooting with a smartphone, like the iPhone, try and turn on the built-in HDR mode. It will likely work well since the food isn't moving.

2) Turn down the brightness of your screen. The flash isn't the only thing on your camera or smartphone that's throwing light all over the place. Those giant 3+ inch screens are like big, rectangular flashlights. If you need to use it to compose your shot, turn the brightness down and don't leave the screen on to admire your handiwork.

3) Don't fire away. To photographers, the sound of a camera shutter is a beautiful thing. It's like a well-hit iron shot for a golfer. But, to someone trying to eat a $90 steak, it can be an annoyance. If you're shooting with a DSLR, take one or two shots, then pack it in. If your DSLR has a silent mode, like the Canon 6D, you should definitely engage it. If you're shooting with your phone, turning the shutter sound off should be a no-brainer even if you're not in a restaurant. If you can't turn it of (some phones don't allow it) just keep the volume as low as possible.

4) Share only the good pictures. Yes, part of the reason restaurants are banning food photography is because of the distraction element. But, there's likely another reason: They want their food to look good. Taking an ugly cell phone shot of a complex plate in a dark restaurant is less than ideal. So, when you share that photo with the world, their food ends up looking bad. You could attach a caption like, "Best steak ever!" but if the picture makes your beef look like dog food, it's still not going to be good for business. It also makes you look like a bad photographer.

5) Keep your camera off the table. The table is a dangerous place for delicate electronics. But more importantly, keeping your camera on the table is a far worse offense than putting your elbows there. Not only does it take up space meant for eating, but it's also a distraction. It's even worse if it's your smartphone and it proceeds to vibrate and light up throughout the meal.

6) Shoot now, share later. Instagram and services like that make it seem like you need to share everything immediately, but it's simply not true. Take your food picture, then leave it on the camera and share it later. The light from your screen will be less intrusive and you won't need to rudely stare at your phone ignoring the rest of the people you're with.

7) Keep your camera bag out of the way. Checking a bag full of expensive gear can be stressful and setting it on the floor could end up tripping someone. So, your best bet is just to plan ahead and bring the smallest bag possible. If you can comfortably wear it without encroaching on the space of the diner next to you, that's a fine solution. Or, if you have to, make sure it's placed entirely under the table where no one could possibly step on it.

8) Kill them with kindness. So, what if you're being as courteous as possible when taking your photo and the restaurant still tells you you're not allowed to shoot? For some people, the next step is to make a scene, but that's often not the best course of action. Be sure to keep an eye out for signs posted forbidding photography. If the rule is right there in front of you, your argument isn't going to be nearly as effective. If you're truly offended by their photographic restrictions, kindly ask for a manager and calmly explain your viewpoint. It is, after all, a private establishment and they make the rules. Don't make a scene.

9) Don't include other diners. Many people hate having their picture taken and there are few things as unflattering in a photo as a mouthful of food. So, having a camera pointed at you while you're eating is the worst. In order to make food look as good as it can, you should likely be photographing it from an angle at which you'd see it if you were sitting down to eat. This will also help ensure that people around you don't think you're shooting in their direction. Keep your camera on your own plate.

10) Use common sense. If taking a picture seems wildly inappropriate or like it will bother people, it's ultimately up to you whether or not that shot is worth it. If you're at a fast food joint, no one is going to care if you use your flash. If you're the only people in the restaurant, your lit-up screen probably isn't bothering anyone. So use your judgment and don't ruin it for the rest of us.

POTENTIAL PERFUME ADDITIVE MIGHT LURE SEXUAL PARTNERS?

The immune cells in the human body influence a person's scent, and now the immune "scent" can be mimiced by certain chemicals. This means the synthetic immune scent might be one day added to perfumes to lure potential mates, according to a new study. The study, published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B, found that women preferred wearing perfumes with the odorless substance that mimics the immune "scent." Researcher Cristina Davis who studies body odor and its relation to immune status says the study suggests that "the sense of smell might affect behaviors, and one of those behaviors might be mate selection." (FoxNews)

THE WEIRD THING THAT COULD COST YOU THE JOB

Research published in Psychological Science finds that if strong job applicants met with your interviewer before you on the day of your interview, you'll probably receive a lower score on your interview. Study co-author Francesca Gino says you can blame this on a phenomenon knows as narrow bracketing. Gino explains narrow bracketing by saying, "Instead of evaluating applicants in relation to all of the applicants who had been or would be interviews, interviewers would only consider them in the frame of applicants interviews on that day." Gino suggests upping your chances no matter when your interview is by being yourself, being honest, telling details, and remembering to ask the interviewer questions. (Men's Health)

FIVE GROSS HEALTH TREATMENTS(Women's Health):

1) Hemorrhoid cream for reducing under-eye circles. Hemorrhoid creams soothe and shrink delicate rectal tissues by constricting blood vessels. Put a little under your eyes, and some dermatologists say it'll work the same way, de-puffing eye bags and getting rid of dark circles around the thin skin of your under-eye area. That said, this is a home remedy that hinges on whether you can handle the smell, as hemorrhoid cream doesn't exactly have the most fragrant odor.

2) Maggots to heal a wound. This ancient remedy has experienced a resurgence in modern hospitals in the past decade, according to an article in the March 2009 issue of the Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology. That's thanks in part to the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria finding their way into bed sores, post-surgical wounds, and foot ulcers commonly found in diabetics. How it works: Doctors place creepy, crawly fly larvae onto a patient's wound. Immediately the squirmy maggots start feeding on bacteria-laden tissue, clearing it out and allowing healthy tissue to grow in.

3) Leeches for dissolving blood clots. It's another old-school cure that modern docs are bringing back, CBS News reported last year. Leeches are slimy, eel-like critters usually found in lakes, where they attach themselves to a host and feed by leeching blood through your skin. To treat a blood clot or boost blood circulation in an injured body part, MDs might put one of these blood suckers on the skin for 15 or so minutes, where they bust clots and reestablish optimum blood flow. The FDA approved the sale of leeches for medicinal purposes in 2004, so at least docs don't have to wade through ponds to find them.

4) Horse urine for hot flashes. Short-term hormone-replacement therapy has helped many women deal with the discomfort of menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes. But the hormones in one type of HRT, known by the brand name Premarin, come from a pretty icky source: horse urine, specifically that of a pregnant mare, who produces excess estrogen in her urine.

5) Chia seeds to score nutrients. These are the gritty, unappetizing little seeds that when mixed with water and slathered on a terra cotta figure sprout into a green 'fro of hair. Now they're a trendy superfood, with nutritionists touting their high levels of antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids, and fiber, according to an article in The New York Times. Native to Central and South America, the seeds are finding their way into stir-frys, cereal, juices, even cookies.

Thanks for listening to The Eagle while you work. Keep it fabulous, Houston!

xoxo,

Jennifer Tyler

Fabulous Mid-Day Diva