Word: spasticity
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...noise techniques of French musique concrte. And Subliminal Minded is chock-full of the sound. DJ Wally, the Dub Pistols, Karsh Kale and DJ Spooky himself reconstruct four songs from Riddim Warfare, ranging from the delicious spy-movie groove of the Dub Pistols' "Peace in Zaire" mix to the spastic percussion of Karsh Kale's "Futureproof in Zaire." Interspersed among the more conventionally structured tracks are sound collages like "Dr. Satan's Echo Chamber," a 20-second exploration of the evil one's sound effects. But such moments of humor are sparse in DJ Spooky's austere, dark music. Though...
...cross between Crazy Eddy and the Micro Machine Man, Molly Shannon ("Saturday Night Live" and Superstar comedian) possesses the spontaneous energy considered charmingly refreshing among celebrities, yet perhaps more typical of the mentally deranged. Loud, hyper and spastic, I initially attributed her behavior to a hearty intake of speed prior to our phone interview. But after listening to her answer question after question, I became increasingly impressed by her sincerity and her down-to-earth goofiness...
...with the sketch. I don't like the physical stuff, 'cause it gets scary, hard, and you do get bruised. But, I really was sort of a clumsy person myself. I ate a lot of Captain Crunch and drank a lot of Coke so I was always a very spastic kid. I was always knocking things over in my own house and banging my head. Captain Crunch is the best. It makes me too shaky because it's so sugary - Captain Crunch with berries... mmm, and with peanut butter...oh no, it's just so delicious...
...Focusing on me, me, me, meditation is mental health's answer to a personal trainer. Open Mind Meditation's (UHS, 75 Mt. Auburn St., 2E; 495-9629; Oct. 5 to 19; free) variety of visualization, concentration and relaxation techniques conquer spastic daily routines on the way to inner peace and fulfillment. Classes are suitable for beginners...
...play-offs their team has exploited the general disorganization in the league. It's the Knicks' Sprewell-led bench (and Spree, who will never be nominated for Mr. Congeniality, has made it clear that he should start) that fooled the Heat and Hawks with their transition game and spastic, slashing offense...